It's the final preseason game, practically none of the starters and some of the backups will be playing, and due to mine and Patrick's 53 man roster analysis, you may find yourself wondering,...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/28/93....

Preseason games are nothing more than a double edged sword for coaches. One edge, the blunt one, is the improvement of the team and for getting everyone on the same page prior to the season. The other edge, the sharp one, is where you try to keep the players you really need healthy. Winning   more...
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As reported earlier, Javon Walker became big news Saturday. When ESPN's Chris Mortensen broke the news about his attempted retirement, we decided to take a 'wait and see' approach to the news. Even though it's rare that Mortensen whiffs, when it comes to the Raiders ESPN has a way of turning into   more...
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Going into last night's game, there was plenty of concern over how good the Raiders really were. Last week, they faced an opponent that wasn't as good of a litmus test for how far they've come since last season. Both teams were in the bottom third of the league and it was still the first   more...
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By all accounts, the practice on Tuesday was light and done in soft pads. Many of the starters played cheerleader as they sat on the sidelines giving those practicing funny words of discouragement...
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Another day of training camp brings yet another day of reports on the progress of the Oakland Raiders as they lurch towards the 2008 season. JaMarcus Russell continues to work hard and improve his game, despite making a few mistakes. The defense is getting after the offense, which is a validation   more...
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No. 2 running back: Darren Sproles vs. Jacob HesterYes, you know a team is in good shape when its biggest concern is the backup tailback position. But this is a position of concern for San Diego as it tries to reach the Super Bowl. Superstar LaDainian Tomlinson was banged up in the playoffs last   more...
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This is part one of a three part series where we analyze how the Oakland Raiders stack up with the other teams in their division. We'll start at the bottom and work our way up going by 2007 standings. This edition will have the Raiders going against the Chiefs.In 2007, these two teams tied for the   more...
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This in depth analysis of the offensive line includes the projected starters for the upcoming season, statistics and injuries from the past season, an overview of players on the line and an outlook for the 2008 season.
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Since the end of the NFL Draft several things have come up, limiting my time to blog: the flu (lost 5 weekdays), major reports due at school and work (continue to lose free time), family obligations/graduations 3,000 miles away (lost a week), and a change in Internet provider that should've taken 2   more...
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With as bad as the OL has been for the Oakland Raiders in the past few years, anyone with a pulse is a plus. This may be better than a pulse?The Raiders agreed to terms with John Wade, bringing him over from Tampa Bay.
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Al Davis was aggressive in rebuilding the Oakland Raiders this offseason. He upgraded most of the need positions through free agency, bringing in a plethora of fresh faces. With their first pick in the draft, the Raiders look to have upgraded their already strong rushing attack. Questions do remain   more...
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The offensive line is a fundamentally critical aspect of every football game. However, Sunday's matchup between the Buccaneers and Saints will be even more important than usual for the guys in the trenches.Why? If Jeff Garcia cannot play - which seems at this point to be a plausible outcome -   more...
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Last season, average backs turned the Oakland Raiders into roadkill. Elite backs? Just say its a good thing that Adrian Peterson was out when the Raiders went to Minnesota last year. This year, the Raiders need to be much better in that department for the revamped secondary to fully do its job.   more...
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Not five days ago, the Bucs released long-time Tampa Bay center John Wade, apparently looking to rebuild the offensive line starting in the middle. Well, not even a week later, the team filled that void, signing former New Orleans Saint Jeff Faine. Everyone expected the Bucs to spend some money   more...
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