'Wise, old' backup back is ready to step in

Local News Source:SFGate Sports: Oakland Raiders - about 2 hours ago

Running back Michael Bush had screws inserted into his left thumb as part of a surgery Monday, which could prevent him from making it back onto the field for the season opener in Tennessee on Sept. 12. The Raiders aren't saying, but they are planning to keep... Michael Bush - Tennessee - President - Surgery - Oakland Raiders... Read More »

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Oakland Raiders linebacker/defensive end Trevor Scott has shown his versatility

Local News Source:Raiders - September 3 08:52 PM PDT

His ability at LB and DE may let Raiders employ a 3-4 look... Read More »

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Oakland Raiders report: Thumbs up and thumbs down from Thursday's game vs. Seattle Seahawks

Local News Source:Raiders - September 3 05:48 PM PDT

RAIDERS REPORTA review of Thursday's game:THUMBS UPS Stevie Brown: He recovered a fumbled punt that set up a Raiders touchdown drive. He also broke up a pass just outside the Raiders goal line.... Read More »

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Raiders Preseason Week 4: Ballers & Busters

Blogs Source:Thoughts from the Dark Side - Independent Oakland Raiders News - September 3 04:56 PM PDT

For many of the guys on the field on Thursday, this is the most important of their career. Basically because it could decide whether they have a career at all. With the Raiders sitting nearly all their starters, these hopefuls would get their chance to prove they are worthy. And if they couldn't, it would likely be the last time they suited up in a Raider uniform. For others, it was not quite so dire though. The first half was played mostly by players whose roster spot was not hinging on how th... Read More »

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Oakland Raiders 27, Seattle Seahawks 24

Blogs Source:Oakland Raiders NFL News - Raiders Football Blog - September 3 03:38 PM PDT

The Raiders should have won by more points than they did last night as they pushed the Seahawks around.  Bruce Gradkowski started this game at QB and he looked good in completing 7 of 14 passes for 128 yards with 2 TD passes.  Kyle Boller completed 7 of 13 passes for 157 yards with 1 [...]... Read More »

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Kyle Boller Shined Bright In Raiders-Seahawk Game, Sept 2

National News Source:Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders - September 3 03:27 PM PDT

If anyone is concerned about the depth chart, you can feel better when you look at the Oakland Raiders quarterback position. Jason Campbell is the starting quarterback. Kyle Boller and Bruce Gradkowski played in the Sept. 2 game and they both did a great job. There is no doubt that there is still room for improvement, but the Oakland Raiders made a lot of people happy in the Raider Nation with the 3-1 win-loss record during preseason. It was a tremendous improvement over the 2009 preseason ... Read More »

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Nick Miller and Johnnie Lee: The Playmakers

National News Source:Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders - September 3 03:16 PM PDT

Raiders fans have all kind of excuses as to why Nick Miller and JLH should not be a part of the regular receiving rotation."Louis Murphy (team leader in drops) is a beast, he caught a TD against the Steelers, blah blah blah.""Heyward-Bey will be way better with a good QB, blah, blah, blah." Preseason stats: 5 catches 0 TD.Now on to the playmakers. First, lets discuss the excuses:"Nick Miller is to small." "He only does this against the backups" (He only plays against the backups) "He's a seventh... Read More »

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Should the Oakland Raiders Go After WR's Patrick Crayton or TJ Houshmandzadeh?

National News Source:Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders - September 3 01:09 PM PDT

ESPN's Calvin Watkins is reporting that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton wants to be released. In six NFL seasons Crayton has 196 catches for 2,888 yards and 23 touchdowns in 82 games. Crayton has become a trusted veteran for quarterback Tony Romo. However the Cowboys seem interested in keeping younger wide receivers like Dez Bryant, their first round pick in the draft, and Kevin Ogletree, Sam Hurd, and Jesse Holley.The Oakland Raiders have a need for a veteran wide receiver to help ... Read More »

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