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Raiders Shocked By Chargers, But Ultimately Drain Bolts’ Power

Over the past few years the Raiders' slogan of "Just Win, Baby" has been mocked and ridiculed but not actually used much.  There hasn’t been a game in recent memory that epitomizes the phrase more than the one that took ... (Continue reading)

Oakland Raiders: Time to Just Win Baby, Isn’t It?

It’s time to just win baby. Former Denver offensive coordinator and now head coach Gary Kubiak comes to town Sunday and brings his high powered offense.  Houston’s offense is one that features all world wide receiver Andre Johnson and un-drafted ... (Continue reading)

Tom Cable: Love Him or Hate Him, He Is the Oakland Raiders Coach

Since being beaten by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl following the 2002 season the Raiders have struggled.  Struggled is not the proper word to describe how the Raiders have played but we will go with it. Bill Callahan ... (Continue reading)

Bruce Gradkowski: Is Bruce Truly Almighty for the Oakland Raiders at QB?

On Sunday the Oakland Raiders began the day believing they could end the day 1-1 and back on track.  They were playing at home against an opponent who like them selves is young and still developing.  After four quarters of ... (Continue reading)

Oakland Raiders: It’s Only One Game, People

I woke up on the morning of September 12th early and excited.  10:00AM local time could not come soon enough.  A number of friends were coming over to take in the first game of the new season.  A new season ... (Continue reading)

JaMarcus Russell Is Out: Is It the Right Decision?

It's being reported by multiple news outlets including ESPN and NBC Bay Area that JaMarcus Russell has been released by the Oakland Raiders.  This comes as a surprise to some but not to others.  Over the past few months, there's been ... (Continue reading)

The Raiders Have a Fever, and the Only Prescription Is More Bruce Gradkowski

On April 28, 2007, I woke up early, made a pot of coffee and got my typical Saturday chores done early.  This was NFL draft Saturday.  I am a football junkie and lifelong Raider fan.  The Raiders owned the No. ... (Continue reading)

Being a Loyal Oakland Raiders’ Fan

I recently did some thinking about loyalty in sports.  Here’s what provoked the thoughts.  I was completely irritated with another co-worker who is an alleged San Francisco 49ers' fan. He has been a season ticket holder since he was young. In the ... (Continue reading)

JaMarcus Russell Has Potential for Oakland Raiders

What we know about JaMarcus Russell Russell has physical gifts. He’s big, strong, has a strong arm, and is athletic. He’s also overweight; how overweight I am not sure, but most NFL quarterbacks don’t have a gut. Russell seems to be immature and ... (Continue reading)