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Raiders hire former Stanford, 49ers assistant Tarver as DC
NFL.com (NFL.com Wire Reports) — The Oakland Raiders didn't look far tofind a defensive coordinator, hiring Stanford assistant Jason Tarver on Monday.- 14 hr 30 min ago
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Raiders hire Jason Tarver as def. coordinator
SFGate.com (tfitzgerald@sfchronicle.com (Tom FitzGerald)) — After reportedly striking out with five other candidates for their defensive-coordinator job, the Raiders turned to a man with a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. After...- 23 hr 10 min ago
When Al Saunders' sentries let him down
SFGate.com (sostler@sfchronicle.com (Scott Ostler, Chronicle Columnist)) — Al Saunders has been replaced as Raiders ' offensive coordinator. Now that he's likely gone, I can share a story with you, because it has a useful life lesson: Always check the asparagus. Saunders...- 23 hr 10 min ago
NFL's Goodell says expansion isn't imminent
SFGate.com (Howard Fendrich, Associated Press) — Sorry, Los Angeles. The only NFL expansion happening any time soon is to next season's schedule of Thursday night games. During his annual Super Bowl news conference, Commissioner Roger Goodell...- 3 days ago
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NFL's Goodell says expansion isn't imminent
SFGate.com (Howard Fendrich, Associated Press) — INDIANAPOLIS - Sorry, Los Angeles. The only NFL expansion happening any time soon is to next season's schedule of Thursday night games. During his annual Super Bowl news conference, Commissioner...- 3 days ago
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Frank Pollack is Raiders' offensive-line coach
SFGate.com (Staff and News Services) — The Raiders have hired Frank Pollack as their offensive-line coach, according to a source. The Texans' assistant replaces Bob Wylie, who did a nice job last season with a patchwork line that gave...- 5 days ago
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Raiders denied permission to interview Cowboys' DeCamillis
NFL.com (NFL.com) — Texans coach Gary Kubiak extended good wishes to quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp on Wednesday as Knapp leaves Houston to become the Oakland Raiders' new offensive coordinator.- 5 days ago
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Raiders seek permission to talk with Packers' cornerbacks coach
NFL.com (Wyche, Steve) — The Raiders have requested permission from the Packers to interview cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt about their defensive coordinator job, a league source said Wednesday night.- 5 days ago
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Raiders seek permission to talk with Packers' cornerbacks coach
NFL.com (Wyche, Steve) — The Raiders have requested permission from the Packers to interview cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt about their defensive coordinator job, according to a league source.- 5 days ago
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Raiders reportedly keep RB coach Skipper, interview Manusky
NFL.com (NFL.com) — The Oakland Raiders will keep Kelly Skipper as the team's running backs coach and interviewed Greg Manusky regarding their defensive coordinator position, a source told FoxSports.com Tuesday.- 5 days ago
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Frank Pollack is Raiders' new offensive-line coach
SFGate.com (Staff and News Services) — The Raiders have hired Frank Pollack as their offensive line coach, according to a source. The Texans' assistant replaces Bob Wylie, who did a nice job last season with a patchwork line that gave...- 5 days ago
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Julian Edelman ready for whatever Patriots need
SFGate.com (John McClain, Hearst Newspapers) — Patriots defensive back Julian Edelman, a Woodside High and College of San Mateo alum, has been the object of New York Giants receivers' fancy this week leading up to the Super Bowl. Can you blame...- 6 days ago
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Sports people: Aaron Rodgers, Phil Jackson
SFGate.com (Chronicle News Services) — Aaron Rodgers The Packers' quarterback and Cal alum wasn't happy with his team's performance. No, not in that 37-20 season-ending loss to the Giants - in the 59-41 Pro Bowl loss. On his radio show...- 6 days ago
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Julian Edelman ready for whatever Patriots need
SFGate.com (John McClain, Hearst Newspapers) — Patriots defensive back Julian Edelman, a Woodside High and College of San Mateo alum, has been the object of New York Giants receivers' fancy this week leading up to the Super Bowl. Can you blame...- 6 days ago
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Raiders name Greg Knapp offensive coordinator
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur, Chronicle Staff Writer)) — It's funny how with all the talk of change and a new era and the severing of ties to the past, new Raiders coach Dennis Allen decided to reach back to a couple of the darkest years in team history...- 6 days ago
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Raiders name Greg Knapp offensive coordinator
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur, Chronicle Staff Writer)) — It's funny how with all the talk of change and a new era and the severing of ties to the past, new Raiders coach Dennis Allen decided to reach back to a couple of the darkest years in team history...- 6 days ago
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Sports people: Aaron Rodgers, Phil Jackson
SFGate.com — Aaron Rodgers The Packers' quarterback and Cal alum wasn't happy with his team's performance. No, not in that 37-20 season-ending loss to the Giants - in the 59-41 Pro Bowl loss. On his radio show...- 6 days ago
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Texans' Knapp accepts offer to become Raiders OC
NFL.com (La Canfora, Jason) — Houston Texans offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has accepted the same position with the Oakland Raiders.- 6 days ago
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Blog Articles
Displaced Raiders fan builds a cave, wins big prize
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Mike "Blaze" Blazik said it took him four months of blood, sweat and tears to build "The Ultimate Raiders Cave." "I hurt my biceps early on so I was literally building it with one arm behind my...- 4 days ago
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Wisniewski returns to staff
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The Raiders officially announced seven hires to Dennis Allen's staff, including three assistants from last season. Former player Steve Wisniewski is back as an assistant offensive line coach, and...- 4 days ago
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Next man up: Raiders look at 5th DC candidate
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The Colts have hired Greg Manusky as their defensive coordinator. Manusky, recently fired by the Chargers, was interviewed by the Raiders for their defensive coordinator vacancy on Tuesday....- 4 days ago
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Dennis Allen a cross between Sean Payton and Gregg Williams
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Late Raiders owner Al Davis wanted to hire Sean Payton as his head coach in 2003, and his son, Mark, and general manager Reggie McKenzie may have come close with the hiring of Dennis Allen last...- 5 days ago
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Allen hires new offensive line coach
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The Raiders have hired Frank Pollack as their new offensive line coach, according to a source. The Texans assistant replaces Bob Wylie, who did a nice job last season with a patchwork line that...- 5 days ago
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Allen reaches back and hires Knapp as offensive coordinator
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — It's funny how with all the talk of change and a new era and the severing of ties to the past, new Raiders coach Dennis Allen decided to reach back to a couple of the darkest years in team history...- 6 days ago
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Notes and quotes from after the news conference
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — * Raiders owner Mark Davis said he was "very excited" about the hiring of Dennis Allen as the new head coach. "He's young, he's disciplined, he's organized, he's passionate, he's young," Davis...- 7 days ago
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Allen reportedly offers Knapp offensive coordinator position
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — While last year's offensive coordinator, Al Saunders, is still under contract, FOXSports.com reported that new Raiders coach Dennis Allen has offered Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp the...- 7 days ago
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Dennis Allen bringing discipline, McKenzie "excited" about Palmer
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Discipline was the key word at Monday's news conference. That's what Dennis Allen is bringing to his new job as head coach of the Oakland Raiders - a year after the Raiders set NFL records...- 7 days ago
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Janikowski 8 PAT's and a FG at Pro Bowl
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The AFC set a Pro Bowl record for points scored in its 59-41 win over the NFC Sunday, and Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski had 8 extra points and a 37-yard field goal. Raiders punter Shane...- 7 days ago
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Allen talking to Emmitt Thomas about defensive coordinator position
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Tom Cable and Hue Jackson were fired after 8-8 records the last two seasons, and more job security is not the only thing new head coach Dennis Allen will have that they didn't. GM Reggie McKenzie...- 10 days ago
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Broncos wish Allen the best in Oakland
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Broncos head coach John Fox issued a statement on defensive coordinator Dennis Allen leaving to become the Raiders head coach. He had some nice things to say: "I couldn't be happier for Dennis...- 10 days ago
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It's official: Allen introduced as head coach Monday
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The Raiders have spoken. They will introduce Dennis Allen as their new head coach at a news conference Monday at noon. A source confirmed early reports that Allen signed a four-year contract. The...- 10 days ago
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Allen had a lot of mentors
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Why does former Saints defensive backs coach and Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen deserve the Raiders job? "I think he's been with a lot of really good programs with John Fox and Sean...- 11 days ago
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Lechler actually played with Dennis Allen
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Raiders punter Shane Lechler, who is in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl, actually played college ball with new Raiders coach Dennis Allen at Texas A&M. "He's a smart guy," Lechler told the...- 12 days ago
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McClain trial set for May 17
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — After he picks his staff, new Raiders coach Dennis Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie will surely have a long talk about what to do with 2010 first-round pick Rolando McClain, who has had...- 12 days ago
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The Raiders coaching carousel in pictures
SFGate.com (kdowd@sfgate.com (Katie Dowd)) — There are few occupations in America with less job security than head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Over the last 17 years, the Raiders have had 10 different head coaches, the most recent being...- 12 days ago
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Broncos defensive players sad to see "tough" Allen go to Raiders
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, in Honolulu for the Pro Bowl, was disappointed when he heard the news that defensive coordinator Dennis Allen was the new coach of the Oakland Raiders. "He knew...- 13 days ago
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Allen new head coach
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Negotiations are over. The Raiders have just hired Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to be their new head coach. He just told Denver. Fox Sports was the first to report the news.- 13 days ago
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