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Green Bay Packers Destroy Oakland Raiders, Now 13-0
2011-12-12 18:54:00 Oakland Raiders fans (like this blogger) can erase any dream that the Silver and Black would be able to knock off the Defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers and stop the midwestern team’s win streak at 12 games for the 2011 NFL Season. The Raiders were destroyed by the Packers 46 to 16, and (Read More...)
Chester McGlockton ? Oakland Raiders Legend Dies At 42
2011-11-30 19:26:00 The news that Oakland Raiders Legend Chester McGlockton passed away this Wednesday morning at the age of 42 of a heart attack reached this blogger via Facebook just a moment ago. The first memory was of meeting Mr. McGlockton when he came to the Oakland Mayor’s Office in 1997, and then Oakland Mayor Elihu Harris (Read More...)
Carson Palmer Trade Took Oakland Raiders Hue Jackson Off Focus
2011-10-24 10:51:00 When Carson Palmer signed the deal to join the Oakland Raiders last week, thus effectively replacing Raiders Quarterback Jason Campbell, who was out with a broken collarbone, this blogger said in vlog form that it wasn’t a trade that I would have made. Not that it was a bad trade, but the Silver and Black (Read More...)
Al Davis, Oakland Raiders, and The Autumn Wind
2011-10-10 03:34:00 The Oakland Raiders 25 to 20 win over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Houston today was a big win for Raiders Owner Al Davis, in the wake of his passing on Saturday morning at the age of 82. The Raiders won in a fashion that Mr. Davis is proud of: with timely defensive (Read More...)
Al Davis ? Great Oakland Raiders Owner Dies ? RIP
2011-10-08 17:15:00 Al Davis – Great Oakland Raiders Owner Dies – RIP, a photo by zennie62 on Flickr. Al Davis, the great and legendary owner of the Oakland Raiders, died this morning at the age of 82. On their website, the Oakland Raiders said they would issue a statement. Stay tuned. Related Blogs
Oakland Raiders Al Davis / Hue Jackson Press Conference (Video)
2011-01-19 23:56:00 Raiders Manager Of The General Partner Al Davis could not resist hiring Hue Jackson as the new Head Coach of The Oakland Raiders without giving another informative and memorable press conference. An Aside As an aside, Coach Jackson is someone I've pushed for NFL Offensive Coordinator or NFL Head Coach since 2006, as my friend and former Oakland Raiders Running Back Michael Dotterer reminded me the other day. Moreover, I bluntly told Raiders fans that the Raiders should fire then-offensive coordinator Tom Walsh and bring in Hue Jackson and that was in the 2006 NFL Preseason. Walsh went on to be a total failure and arguably cost Art Shell his job as the head guy of The Raiders. And that was at a time when the Green Bay Packers hired a then-green Mike McCarthy and let him grow into the role of Packers Head Coach; an opportunity enjoyed only by perhaps one other black head coach in the NFL, Lovie Smith of The Chicago Bears. Coach Jackson is one of the giants of the modern ...
Advice For Hue Jackson, The Oakland Raiders New Head Coach
2011-01-18 04:44:00 Two hours ago, Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinator Hue Jackson was named "Head Coach," of the Oakland Raiders. The news, officially broke by ESPN's NFL General Manager-in-the-making Michael Smith, was really no surprise to observers. In fact, had Raiders Manager of the General Partner Al Davis not named Jackson the next coach, it would have been a surprise. But now that Jackson's the official choice, and a press conference will be held on Tuesday at Oakland Raiders Head Quarters, here's some scheme-oriented advice, offense first. First, don't be afraid to be innovative, even if it means arguing with Mr. Davis - This is important because in an NFL with an unprecedented talent balance, having a new approach will make the difference between wins and losses. Some say there's nothing new in football, but that's totally wrong; what's new is the application of an approach at a specific point of time for a specific reason unique to your personel. Second, give some study ...
ESPN: No Oakland Raiders Bias - NFL Draft Notes
2009-04-27 16:41:00 More at Zennie62.com | Follow me on Twitter! My long-time friend Richard Lieberman is prone to hyberbole and god-love him, this is one of those moments. The San Francisco Chronicle blogger may have made some hay by charging ESPN with a "bias" against the Oakland Raiders, but where I am in New York, and where I was at Radio City Music Hall for the NFL Draft, the notion was quickly put to rest. I'm going to spend about as much time on this as ESPN did, but the bottom line is a lot of people didn't like the Raiders draft, almost from top-to-bottom. I was editing videos in the Interview Room when I overherd NFL Network's Pat Kirwan, and Clark Judge of CBS Sports doing a take for NFL Network, and both were almost laughably derisive of the Raiders decision to take Darrius Heywood-Bay, who's the third ranked receiver in the draft over Michael Crabtree who was picked in an almost regional slap-in-your-face move by the cross-bay San Francisco 49ers. The pr...
State of the Franchise: Oakland Raiders
2009-03-26 21:37:00 The NFLTA crew talks Tom Cable, JaMarcus Russell, and what to expect from the Raiders in '09.This video belongs to NFL.com Courtesy of http://www.nfl.com/videos
Oakland Raiders Stink - New England Up 42 to 20 In Rain-Soaked Game
2008-12-15 00:27:00 I've been an Oakland Raiders fan since I was little, and went to a lot of games. I've seen bad years, but this one's too much to take. For the second straight year, the Oakland Raiders are guaranteed of a high -- second pick in 2009 -- NFL Draft pick. It's not that the Raiders need the players; the Raiders need a coach and a system. Right now, they're losing 42 to 20 to the New England Patriots at the Raiders home, a windy, cold Oakland Coliseum. The main problem is the defense; good in places, the Pats no-huddle strategy got them off guard. What's the best answer? Blitz and from different angles. Make them think about what they're doing. But the Raiders didn't do that. Still, this 3 and 10 team could come back. It's 3:30 in the third quarter, and the Raiders just need to score three more touchdowns and a field goal to win. Oh, and hold the Pats to zero additional points. Let's see what happens.
Al Davis, Jim Fassel, and The Oakland Raiders Need For A Head Coach
2008-11-18 06:22:00 Jim Fassel says he wants to coach the Oakland Raiders. I think he should hold off on that before he hears my take. To make it work, Mr. Davis, the Manager of the General Partner of the Raiders, needs to really give the head coach power to be...head coach.
The GTL?s NFL Picks ? Week 11, 2008
2008-11-13 23:01:00 Last Year: 176-90 Last Week: 10-4 This Year: 85-58 Throughout The Weeks, Months & Years ? Click HERE? Let’s see now… what’s going on around the league this week? Hmm… not too excited about much of anything being the Niners fan I am and always will be (sorry, Cousin... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Create-a-Caption for Thu. Oct. 2
2008-10-02 18:40:00 Brian Griese returns to Colorado (AP Photo) Your wittiest, most cleverest captions in the comments. Yesterday’s winner - Mark: Al: ?Yes, Tom will be the interim coach-? Tom interrupts: ?WHAT!?! Oh hell no! Hey, who tied me to this chair!?! HELP!!!? Remember to leave your caption for the top photo. Happy captioning!
By: BroncoTalk
The Raiders are Plenty Aggressive, Thank You Very Much
2008-09-24 05:54:00 If there’s anyone out there who still isn’t convinced that the Oakland Raiders are an absolutely mess… this video is for you. Not only does this show the disarray in the Raiders organization from top to bottom, this clip singularly represents the most aggressive play made by anyone collecting paychecks from Al Davis in ...
By: BroncoTalk
Oakland Raiders Losing To Broncos 41 to 14; Officiating Terrible
2008-09-09 07:17:00 I'm watching this debacle of a Monday Night Football game, which finds the host Oakland Raiders getting hammered by the visiting Denver Broncos 41 to 14 at this point in the game with about a minute left. But even though the Raiders are losing, I've got to complain about how the officials just let the Broncos defensive backs plain manhandle the Raiders wide receivers -- there should have been at least three pass interference calls. Tragic. More terrible still is the overall game plan put together by head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff. They tried to rely on their running game almost exclusively in the first half and even then Kiffin does not seem to know that his prize running back Darren McFadden is an outside speed specialist and not Deuce McAllister of the Saints. It seems like it's going to be a long year for the Raiders.
Oakland Raiders Heaquarters In Alameda, California
2008-07-05 21:21:00 RaidersOriginally uploaded by jobyybojThis is a photo of the Oakland Raiders headquarters in Alameda, California. It's at 1200 Harbor Bay Parkway. The facility was acquired with the help of a $10 million "loan" from the City of Oakland and the County of Alameda as part of what's now called "The Raiders Deal."
Oakland Raiders Talking With City - City Attorney John Russo Interview
2008-06-14 00:32:00 I met with Oakland's elected City Attorney and my friend John Russo the day after election day to talk about his unopposed win for a third term, how Oakland has changed, Oakland Politics and the District Three Council race, who Senator Obama should pick as his VP, what Russo's is proudest of with the evolution of his office, and the talks between the City of Oakland and the Oakland Raiders. Russo explains that the talks are between the Raiders and the Oakland / Alameda County Joint Powers Authority and that they're going well. He also confirmed that Raiders Manager of The General Partner Al Davis is not in good health and has not attended all of the meeting. As to the possibility that the Raiders would get a new stadium, he said no, but they're in agreement on the matters of concern to the Raiders. Given what I know from trying to bring the 2005 Super Bowl to Oakland (we lost to Jacksonville), that means we should expect to see an upgraded Coliseum at some point in the future...
Javon Walker to the Broncos: It?s Personal
2008-06-06 19:32:00 If this doesn’t get you fired up as a Broncos fan you must be in a coma. Javon Walker left a message for his former team in an interview with ESPN’s Bill Williamson, “it’s personal”. Walker says he still loves the city of Denver but detests the Broncos organization. He refers to the orange and ...
By: BroncoTalk
NFL Teams Have A Helluva Way Of Telling You They Don?t Want You Anymore
2008-06-04 21:13:00 LaMont Jordan showed up to Raiders camp this week, ready to report for duty and begin mentoring Oakland’s #1 pick Darren McFadden. The problem was…. Oakland locked him out of practice and refused to allow him on the field. This isn’t a rare story in the NFL, it happens to dozens of guys every year ...
By: Sportaphile
Oakland Raiders presales in a city near you - code posted
2008-06-04 17:05:00 The Oakland Raiders presale password has been posted: Right now you can buy Oakland Raiders tickets BEFORE the public. The free presale password for Oakland Raiderss game in a city near you gives access to tickets for a short time. This is your best chance to see Oakland Raiders perform. Here are all the Oakland Raiders game details:Oakland Raiders VS. San Francisco 49ersMcAfee Coliseum, Oakland, CAFri, Aug 8, 2008 07:00 PMVS. Arizona CardinalsMcAfee Coliseum, Oakland, CASat, Aug 23, 2008 06:00 PMInternet Presale InfoRaiders Presale:Start:Wed, 06/04/08 10:00 AM PDTEnd:Wed, 06/04/08 12:59 PM PDTOakland Raiders fanclub presale code: Click here to see the Oakland Raiders presale code. WISEGUY'S TIP: Ticketmaster coupon codes are available now! Save some money on your next ticket purchase.This content was originally posted at www.tmpresale.com
Daily Links - New Evidence Brings Renewed Hope
2008-06-02 16:34:00 Rosalind Williams finds comfort and hope in the recent break in her son’s murder investigation. [Denver Post] The Broncos coaches and players are also encouraged by the intercepted letter. [Rocky Mountain News] Casey Wiegmann will return home this week - his hometown of Parkersburg, Iowa was ravaged by a tornado, killing seven and injuring more than 50. ...
By: BroncoTalk
Daily Links - I?m Not Beaten!
2008-05-08 21:54:00 John Lynch is expecting a good year and wants to disprove his critics. [Rocky Mountain News] There is still talk about Shaun Alexander signing with Denver. [Bleacher Report] Adrian Madise signed with CFL team the Hamilton Ticats. Remember Him? [TSN] The Raider Blog over at MVN is echoing the same reports that Kyle posted last week only from ...
By: BroncoTalk
Drunk / Annoying / Funny Oakland Raider Fan Video
2008-05-01 22:38:00 I’m typing these words with tears in my eyes…. tears of laughter from this video. A couple of reporters are trying to conduct an interview inside the stadium, except they keep getting interrupted by a drunk Raiders fan. Every time the guy goes to say something you’ll hear “GOOOOOOOOOOOO RAIDERRRRRRRRRRS in the background”. “I paid to ...
By: Sportaphile
All Sorts of Unrest in Oakland
2008-04-30 20:02:00 The Oakland Raiders may have made a big splash by drafting Darren McFadden Saturday, but anyone with any scrap of sense will tell you that it was the last thing the Raiders needed. Yesterday they released Dominic Rhodes, who let some of his feelings about the Raiders organization be known in a recent interview ...
By: BroncoTalk
Branch Is Taken By Raiders In 4th Round
2008-04-27 18:00:00 UConn Huskies cornerback/kick returner Tyvon Branch has finally been selected as the Oakland Raiders took him with the first pick in the 4th round (100th overall). Last season for the Huskies, Branch returned 27 kickoffs for 780 yards including two 97-yard returns for touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, he had 89 tackles. Branch will ...
By: Random Thoughts
Darren McFadden At NFL Draft - Three Interviews With Oakland Raiders RB
2008-04-27 15:52:00 I am in New York City for the NFL Draft. As part of our partnership with KRON TV Channel 4, San Francisco, we created these video interviews of Oakland Raiders First Round Pick Darren McFadden. You can see more of our coverage at http://kron2008nfldraft.comAgen-t Ian Greengross On The Thursday Before the Draft talks about character and the chance of a holdout should the Raiders draft McFadden. Agent Greengross after the Raiders pick McFadden and McFadden Press Conference Darren McFadden Interview after press conference
NFL Draft Day Entertainment: Look No Further Than the Oakland Raiders
2008-04-17 07:15:00 When I learned about this contest, I was pretty sure I was going to write a column about Matt Ryan dropping into the teens while pretending to not be counting every dollar he?s losing as the hours crawl by. But I figured Ryan was the obvious selection to slip now that the Dolphins have apparently decided on Jake Long, so it probably wouldn?t be an original idea. Then I thought about writing something discussing the Detroit Lions potentially drafting another wide receiver, but I figured that one would be done a few times over by a few other people. I gave some thought to writing about how entertaining it was to have a 16-0 team picking in the top-10, making a mockery out of an NFL system that actually stripped them of their own first round draft pick. But I assumed some other Patriot fan would take a crack at that one. Then, as I was going over my notes for the Mock Draft Part Deux, it came to me. I?ve already discovered the most infuriating (and entertaining) pick of...
Raiders Leaning Toward Gholston?
2008-04-10 16:16:00 ProFootballTalk is reporting that the Oakland Raiders are strongly considering selecting defensive end Vernon Gholston with the 4th overall pick in the draft, in lieu of RB Darren McFadden. This, of course, to the disappointment of Broncos fans everywhere, who will now have to work hard to engineer a suitable nickname for the Raiders’ ...
By: BroncoTalk
State of the Franchise: The Oakland Raiders
2008-04-04 01:20:00 While I acknowledge that there is a time period that exists where it is too early to talk football, I believe we have passed it. As long as you stand on the precipice of the NFL Draft and refrain from talking too much about Week 10 match ups and other things that just need to wait, than your
By: A Wikia Wiki
Looking at Draft Needs Across the AFC West
2008-04-03 19:18:00 The 2008 NFL Draft is a few weeks away, and the Broncos aren’t the only team excited for what the future holds. What are the Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and San Diego Chargers in need of as the draft approaches? That’s what this CBS article set out to do. It starts by stating ...
By: BroncoTalk
Daily Links - Javon?s ?ready? for Denver
2008-04-01 18:19:00 Bill Williamson, formerly of the Denver Post and now enjoying his new digs at ESPN, has another interesting nugget on the Broncos. Apparently Raiders coach Lane Kiffin and our old friend Javon Walker are ready and eager for our first week matchup. BRING IT ON! [Hashmarks] The full schedule should be announced in a ...
By: BroncoTalk
Broncos at Raiders to Kick Off 2008 Season on Monday Night Football
2008-03-31 19:37:00 The Broncos’ week one matchup of the 2008 season is set! Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Denver Broncos will visit the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football to kick off the NFL season. The game will be the second of a MNF Doubleheader (the other, earlier game between the Vikings and Packers). The ...
By: BroncoTalk
The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #4 - Oakland Raiders
2008-03-19 17:36:00 With the third pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College. Ryan received 68% of the total vote. Glenn Dorsey was in second place, with 21%. So now the draft looks like this so far: Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia (49%) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan (67%) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, BC (68%) Up next, with the 4th pick, are the Oakland Raiders. For all of your Raider needs, including news and insight, check out Silver and Black Pride. Below are the Raiders' draft needs, according to NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Defensive Line: Depending on where the choose to play Tommy Kelly, who they grossly overpaid for in free agency, they will either need find a stud pass rusher at defensive end or defensive tackle. 2. Offensive Tackle: Either Kwame Harris or second year pro Mario Henderson will hold down the old fort at left tackle (they hope) but Cornell Green leaves much to be desi...
By: The Phinsider
DeAngelo Hall To The Raiders Would Work If This Were A Movie
2008-03-16 00:58:00 So, the Oakland Raiders continued their offseason reign of terror today, by trading a second round pick for troubled cornerback DeAngelo Hall. So let’s get this straight. -The Raiders only won 4 out of 16 games last season. -The owner doesn’t like the head coach, and doesn’t want him there. -They’ve blown tons of money on free ...
By: Sportaphile
NFL Action Figure: Warren Sapp Limited Edtion Oakland Raiders McFarlane NFL
2008-03-15 14:34:00 NFL Action Figure: Warren Sapp Limited Edtion Oakland Raiders McFarlane NFL Series 10 Action FigureSpecial Limited Edition “chase figure” of Sapp in the Oakland Raiders Uniform from the McFarlane Toys. NICEView product details…
In The Red Zone: Patriots Considering Pacman
2008-03-09 02:00:00 The New England Patriots are reportedly interested in Tennessee Titans cornerback/suspended bad boy Adam “Pacman” Jones. Detroit, Oakland, Kansas City, Houston, New Orleans and Dallas are among those to also have expressed at least some level of interest. Jones, who was suspended all of last season, could come up for review for re-instatement prior to the NFL Draft in April. Jones who was the 6th overall pick in the 2005 draft is considered a top cover corner and is an extremely dangerous punt returner. But he is becoming more well known for his off field behavior than his actions on Sundays. He’s been arrested six times since being drafted by the Titans and was at the center of a Las Vegas strip club melee in February 2007 that left a man paralyzed. He’s currently serving three years probation, stemming from an incident in Fayette County, Ga., where he was alleged to have bitten a police officer’s hand. So the questions begs to be asked. Does “Pa...
By: Random Thoughts
Walker Deal Worst Ever?
2008-03-05 23:51:00 The aftermath of the Javon Walker six-year deal is making the rounds of the Internet, and the consensus is clear - this deal is easily the worst signing by a team in the past 5 years - and possibly ever. “Tommy Kelly looks like a bargain now. Javon Walker’s six-year, $55 million contract, with $27 million ...
By: BroncoTalk
Breaking News: Oakland Raiders Sign Oatmeal To $50 Million Dollar Contract
2008-03-05 12:35:00 The Oakland Raiders have left everyone scratching their heads as of late, due to the organization handing out HUGE contracts to questionable players. Guys like Javon Walker and Tommy Kelly both got $50+ million dollar contracts, despite both men having injury plagued seasons in 2007. By the way, who in the hell is Tommy Kelly? But ...
By: Sportaphile
Raiders Ink Walker to 6-Year Deal
2008-03-05 06:00:00 Wow… just wow… Al Davis has officially gone off the deep end. [Full Story] According to a league source, the Oakland Raiders reached an agreement with Javon Walker on a multi-year deal. The contract is for six years worth $55 million with $16 million guaranteed. Under the terms of the deal, Walker receives $27 million ...
By: BroncoTalk
Raiders Eyeing Walker?
2008-03-05 03:26:00 It’s been eerily quiet in Javon Walker camp since it was first reported that some 10 teams were interested in his services (a claim I figured was some serious chest puffing by Javon’s agents)… today, Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports that the Oakland Raiders are visiting with Javon, and the two could agree ...
By: BroncoTalk
Breaking News: Moss Stays A Patriot
2008-03-03 23:13:00 New England Patriots free agent wide receiver Randy Moss has agreed to terms to return to the Patriots. The contract is 3 years for $27 million, with $15 million guaranteed, $12 million of it in the form of a signing bonus. Moss came to New England in 2007 on a draft day trade with Oakland for ...
By: Random Thoughts
Ebenezer Ekuban Timeline - Signed, Not Signed, to Visit Oakland
2008-02-29 22:12:00 Keeping up with Ebenezer Ekuban these days is tricky. Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reported that the Denver Broncos had come to an agreement with Ekuban for a one-year deal. The news was still appearing on the NFLN ticker the last time I checked at around 11am MST. It is important to note ...
By: BroncoTalk
Five Steps to Fix the NFL's Worst
2008-02-23 05:54:00 I'm sitting here thinking about what to write, and it occurs to me that I'm an incredibly lucky guy. Two healthy, beautiful daughters, a wife that to my knowledge hasn't decided to leave me yet, and a chair within viewing distance of a TV. All things considered, I'm a pretty lucky guy. So tonight, I've decided to give a little something back. I'm going to use my vast football knowledge to give the worst teams in the NFL a foolproof plan to get back to respectability. No need to thank me.View Article...
2008 NFL Mock Draft: Oakland Raiders
2008-02-05 02:15:00 Previous Picks 1) Miami Dolphins: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU2) St. Louis Rams: Jake Long, OT, Michigan3) Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues... Time for everyone's favorite joke of an NFL franchise, the Oakland Raiders. They're picking fourth in my mock draft for reasons previously discussed (click here for a detailed explanation). Quick disclaimer: As you may have already guessed, I hate the Oakland Raiders, their fans, their players, their owner, their city, their stadium, their cheerleaders—OK, I don’t hate the cheerleaders, but you get the point.For the benefit of everyone, I’ve decided to start a “Why I hate everything about the Raiders” list (feel free to add your own reasons).1) Their fans and players refuse to accept the fact that the “Tuck Rule” game was NFL karma getting them back for the “Phantom Roughing the Passer” Game. 2) Al Davis is one of the largest schmucks in the history of pr...
Hall Calls For Tippett, Five Others
2008-02-02 23:46:00 Former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his second year of eligibility on Saturday afternoon. Tippett, a linebacker with the team from 1982-92, made 5 consecutive Pro Bowls from 1984-88 and was named to the NFL’s 1980’s All-Decade team. Tippett, a second round pick in 1982 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hall Calls For Tippett, Five Others", url: "http://soxanddawgs.com/?p=3318-" });
By: Random Thoughts
In The Red Zone - Super Bowl XLII Edition Vol. 19
2008-02-01 18:00:00 When Wes Welker was asked what the difference is between Miami and New England his answer was short and succinct. “Weather. Women. Wins.” Mike Vrabel was asked about Bill Belichick’s now-iconic grey hooded sweatshirt today, and offered… “That is his little ‘woobie.’ That’s his little security blanket. He has got that pouch and he keeps all his stuff ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "In The Red Zone - Super Bowl XLII Edition Vol. 19", url: "http://soxanddawgs.com/?p=3292-" });
By: Random Thoughts
The Washington Redskins are officially the Oakland Raiders of the NFC
2008-01-27 00:44:00 The Stankoniforous One lives in the Nation’s Capital, so the Redskins are ubiquitous conversation starters. This latest move is sure to give some psychiatrists vacation cruises for months to come. So let the Stankoniforous One get this right, Dan? You hired Gregg Williams, overpaid him for failing in Buffalo, snatched Al Saunders from KC, overpaid him ...
By: Sportaphile
Oakland Raiders' Warren Sapp Was Fined $75,000
2007-12-28 16:11:00 NFL docks Raiders' Sapp $75K for penalties in loss to Jaguars - ESPN and APALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 on Thursday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week.The league said Sapp was punished for "physical and verbal actions toward game officials that drew an unprecedented three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and ejection from last Sunday's game."Defensive end Derrick Burgess was also fined $25,000 for verbally abusing an official during the same sequence.The punishments were announced after the Raiders' media availability on Thursday, so neither player nor coach Lane Kiffin was available to comment. Both Sapp and Kiffin said previously they were not worried about a possible suspension.The altercation came late in the first half of last Sunday's 49-11 loss at Jacksonville, when the Raiders were called for four unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in one sequence. The dispute began ...
Oakland Raiders' Warren Sapp Was Fined $75,000
2007-12-28 16:11:00 NFL docks Raiders' Sapp $75K for penalties in loss to Jaguars - ESPN and APALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 on Thursday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week.The league said Sapp was punished for "physical and verbal actions toward game officials that drew an unprecedented three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and ejection from last Sunday's game."Defensive end Derrick Burgess was also fined $25,000 for verbally abusing an official during the same sequence.The punishments were announced after the Raiders' media availability on Thursday, so neither player nor coach Lane Kiffin was available to comment. Both Sapp and Kiffin said previously they were not worried about a possible suspension.The altercation came late in the first half of last Sunday's 49-11 loss at Jacksonville, when the Raiders were called for four unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in one sequence. The dispute began ...
Oakland Raiders Steve Smith Needs Our Help
2007-12-28 16:03:00 Oakland Raiders running back Steve Smith needs the help of every Raider and football fan as he battles ALS or "Lou Gehrig's Disease". This video is about his struggle and what you can do to help. Pass it on. |
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