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....

Florida sophomore CB Joe Haden runs a 4.3 40...and he's the seventh fastest player on the team.Get a closer look at two potential first round picks from the Big Ten in Indiana DE Greg Middleton and Wisconsin TE Travis Beckum.How can Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree improve upon a phenomenal   more...
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"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....

It looks like I'm going to have to get used to spelling yet another last name. According to Jerry McDonald, Adam Archuleta has been signed by the Raiders to take the place of injured safety and return man, Tyvon Branch. Branch suffered a hand injury during the first preseason game that requires   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/11/oa....

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....