21.New England Patriots: Daniel Graham TE Colorado: Graham was predicted to be an every down tight end but that hasn't quite happened. He has been mainly been used around the goalline and he has gotten over 20 career touchdowns. He is now the highest paid tight end in the league after signing with   more...

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...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/06/16/st....

Here are some note and links on the first 4 days of Oakland Raider training camp.Ronald Curry looks like the best receiver so far. I'd actually be surprised if the only returning receiver (worth mentioning) wasn't ahead of the new Raiders. With plenty of good comments for Drew Carter during the   more...
Original Story: http://justblogbaby.com/2008/07/28/598.

Raiders players keep on making positive influence among youngsters and the community. This time it was Raiders linebacker Robert Thomas who joined some young adults at the new Covenant House in Oakland to inspire those to persevere through rough and discouraging times they will encounter throughout   more...
Original Story: http://www.raidersfanz.com/blog/content/....

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...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/15/oa....

Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin gave the team extended time in practice to gauge their conditioning with mixed results. To no one's surprise, Nnamdi Asomugha continues to shine in camp. JaMarcus Russell has shaken off the effects of his recent injury, and was able to throw it deep. Derrick Burgess   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/03/oa....

As the camp battles series winds its way through the defense, we come to the linebackers. The Raiders have two 'backers who are knocking at the door of the Pro Bowl in Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison. They form a dynamic duo and have become both fan favorites and top notch players. They combined   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/05/oa....

As I was looking through some of the reports concerning the Raiders, I realized that there are 11 wide receivers in camp right now. Last year, the Raiders held on to five out of 15 or 16 that attended camp. Those are long odds if your name isn't Javon, Ronald, or Drew. Of course those three,   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/28/ra....

"It's just been a situation that unfortunately we haven't brought guys in. I can control what I can control, come out here every day and get our guys as good as we can. I'm pleased with the top of our roster, but we need to add to the bottom of our roster. We need more competition." - Lane   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/11/as....

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...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/27/oa....

Prior to seeing the added moves, I already had gone back and forth in my head about what type of message I wanted to post in this space regarding the Ashlie Lelie move. Let's just say that it wasn't the most complimentary message that I've ever thought up about the Raiders. If you follow the   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/09/04/ra....