Oakland Raiders
Note: Remove any feed (newspaper, blog, etc.) by using the Customize menu item below.
News Articles
McClain's focus on fixing defense, not money
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Money doesn't change everybody, at least not in the first 24 hours. "I feel exactly the same," Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain said after signing a five-year deal for $40 million, $23 million...- 16 hr 11 min ago
- 16 hr 11 min ago
First-round draft pick Rolando McClain is in Oakland Raiders camp after signing five-year contract
Inside Bay Area (By Steve Corkran Oakland Tribune) — Raiders rookie linebacker gets $23 million guaranteed- 16 hr 23 min ago
Gary Peterson: Confidentially, new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson might help the Oakland Raiders
Inside Bay Area (By Gary Peterson Oakland Tribune columnist) — NAPA — If first training camp impressions mean anything, new Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson appears to favor the run.First he ended Thursday's morning practice by joining players...- 17 hr 33 min ago
First-round pick McClain signs deal, reports to Raiders camp
NFL.com (Associated Press) — The Oakland Raiders signed first-round draft pick Rolando McClain to a contract late Wednesday night, hours before the start of their first training-camp practice.- 1 day 10 hr ago
Raiders sign No. 1 pick Rolando McClain
Inside Bay Area (By Josh Dubow Associated Press) — Linebacker inks deal hours before training camp opens- 1 day 12 hr ago
Raiders look cool, calm and collected at camp
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — How relaxed is Raiders coach Tom Cable this year? He is so at ease entering today's first training camp practice in Napa that he actually made a joke about hitting someone. It was just a year ago...- 1 day 12 hr ago
McClain's defensive fixer-upper
SFGate.com — First-round draft pick Rolando McClain, above, signed a $40 million deal with the Raiders Thursday, just in time to join summer training camp practice. McClain and coach Tom Cable, left, will need...- 1 day 12 hr ago
Jason Campbell named Oakland Raiders' starting QB
Inside Bay Area (By Steve Corkran Oakland Tribune) — Coach Tom Cable believes his team can compete for division title, Super Bowl- 1 day 13 hr ago
Monte Poole: JaMarcus Russell's exit not cure-all for Oakland Raiders
Inside Bay Area (By Monte Poole Oakland Tribune sports columnist) — Too big to hide and too slow to get out of the way, he was an easy target.Too indifferent to respond, he was the convenient explanation.With so many bad habits, on and off the field, JaMarcus...- 1 day 15 hr ago
Cable's guy: Campbell opening camp as Raiders' starting QB
NFL.com (Associated Press) — Coach Tom Cable saysoffseason acquisition Jason Campbell will open training camp as the OaklandRaiders' starting quarterback.- 1 day 23 hr ago
Raiders look cool, calm and collected at camp
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — How relaxed is Raiders coach Tom Cable this year? He is so at ease entering today's first training camp practice in Napa that he actually made a joke about hitting someone. It was just a year ago...- 2 days ago
NOTES / Seymour checks in at camp
SFGate.com (Vittorio Tafur) — Defensive end Richard Seymour was one of the first players to check in at Raiders training camp Tuesday. The franchise player signed his $12.4 million tender a month ago, and missing even a day of...- 2 days ago
- Hits: 1
Raiders intimidator Tatum dies at age 61
SFGate.com (Vittorio Tafur) — It's no surprise, given the hits he delivered on the field, that when former Raiders safety Jack Tatum passed away Tuesday at an Oakland hospital, there was an impact felt throughout the Bay Area....- 2 days ago
Former Oakland Raiders great Jack Tatum dies of apparent heart attack at age 61
Inside Bay Area (By Steve Corkran Oakland Tribune) — Hard-hitting Tatum, 61, dies of apparent heart attack- 2 days ago
Quotes about Oakland Raiders' Jack Tatum
Inside Bay Area (BAY AREA NEWS GROUP) — what they're saying about jack tatum"(Other retired players), you never hear about them. It's because of the way he played the game. He leaves behind that legacy of being the assassin.- 2 days ago
Raiders defensive lineman Richard Seymour eager to get early start
Inside Bay Area (By Steve Corkran Oakland Tribune) — Defensive lineman looks to lay foundation for year- 2 days ago
Ready to work: Seymour reports to Raiders camp on first day
NFL.com (Associated Press) — When the team bus rolled into the Oakland Raiders' training camp Tuesday, there was a bit of a surprise when the first person walked off. There was five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Richard Seymour- 2 days ago
Poole: Raiders' Tatum was feared and revered
Inside Bay Area (By Monte Poole Oakland Tribune) — Former Raiders free safety perhaps best known for paralyzing opponent was more than 'outlaw'- 2 days ago
Tatum's legacy goes far beyond hit on Patriots' Stingley
NFL.com (Carucci, Vic) — Former Raiders defensive back Jack Tatum may have died Tuesday at the age of 61, but he leaves behind a highlight reel of hits and a strategic intimidating style that will last forever.- 2 days ago
Blog Articles
No update on Schilens
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Receiver Chaz Schilens walked off the field during the afternoon practice and did not return. The Raiders said there would be no update on his condition until the morning. Schilens was not...- 15 hr 50 min ago
McClain here for not-slow first day
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — First-round pick Rolando McClain doesn't feel any different after becoming $40 million richer Thursday morning, in time for the Raiders' first practice of training camp. "I feel exactly the...- 23 hr 55 min ago
Jack Tatum, 1948-2010
SFGate.com (letterstogreen@sfchronicle.com (The Sporting Green)) — Jack Tatum, one of the most feared hitters in NFL history, has died at age 61 . Tatum was part of the great Raiders' teams of the '70s, as you know. He made the Pro Bowl in 1973, '74 and '75,...- 3 days ago
Campbell ready, Houston signs
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Two days until the first training camp practice ... Here's the link to today's big training camp preview in the Green. New quarterback Jason Campbell told 106.7 The Fan in Washington D.C. how...- 3 days ago
DHB catches windfall
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Surprise, Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey is the highest-paid athlete in the Bay Area (and No. 28 in the country) in 2010, according to a recent Sports Illustrated report. Heyward-Bey will...- 7 days ago
Why the Raiders don't need T.O.
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — One week left until training camp ... As the slow no-news days fade away, and players get ready to put on pads next Thursday and start getting ready for the season, there are still come chirps in...- 8 days ago
Raiders sign Ford
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The Raiders signed fourth-round pick Jacoby Ford out of Clemson. The speedy receiver is expected to/hoped to/pleaded to take over kick-return duties for the team this season. That means all the...- 10 days ago
Campbell, "My Wish" and fries
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — 10 days until training camp, and so far ... getting ready to cover the team this season has not gone well. I am sorry about the lack of stories or blogs last week, but I was back in the hospital...- 11 days ago
- Hits: 1
- 11 days ago
Bo knows Davis and the best of Louis Murphy
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — Bo Jackson had some things to say about Al Davis in a Los Angeles Times interview and receiver Louis Murphy made a couple of appearances online. 17 days until training camp ... Here's Bo: Q:...- 18 days ago
Jay Richardson says 10-6
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — 20 days until training camp ... Chuck Carroll at FootballNewsNow.com talked to Raiders defensive end Jay Richardson, who is thinking big things. "I think we're gonna have our first double-digit...- 21 days ago
Ekejiuba cut
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The Raiders have released special-teams ace Isaiah Ekejiuba, the reserve linebacker announced on his Twitter account. "Well, Raider Nation, it was fun while it lasted," Ekejiuba wrote. "Sure...- 21 days ago
Raiders say they tried to help Russell
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — The Raiders issued a statement to the Chronicle and Associated Press on Wednesday afternoon, saying they did all they could to help quarterback JaMarcus Russell before releasing him two months...- 22 days ago
What about Plax?
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — 21 days until training camp ... I don't usually play The "They Should Get That Guy" Game, and you haven't read anything here saying the Raiders should sign Terrell Owens or trade for Vincent...- 23 days ago
Purple Drank
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — This may not be the right time to admit this, but I would like to try one, just a sip. Maybe readers and Nation members with a bit more street cred than I have now -- because back in the day, you...- 24 days ago
Weekend reading material
SFGate.com (vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vittorio Tafur)) — 26 days until training camp ... 1. If you're looking for just one reason that the team's offseason was a success, Nnamdi Asomugha says its because of who's not in Oakland anymore. The Raiders...- 27 days ago
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/Richard Drew,File)
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/Press-Register, Mike Kittrell)
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, file)
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/file)
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Yahoo.com (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)