August 31st, 2009 02:59pm
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Not much going on in Raiderland today, other than contrition and wound-licking in the wake of Saturday’s 45-7 loss. The one development that may be classified as a surprise, courtesy of Tom Cable: there is still open competition at center.
Samson Satele has taken virtually all the first-team reps in OTAs and training camp, appearing for all the world like the opening-day starter. But after practice, Cable said “there’s definitely competition …
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TAGS The only surprise today: Not only is John Wade pushing Samson Satele for the starting job. Chris Morris seems to have a shot, too. | CATEGORY Uncategorized
August 30th, 2009 08:29pm
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It’s a daunting enough task to analyze a 45-7 loss and fix the many problems that contributed to it. It’s even tougher when the people involved can’t even agree on the problems.
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August 29th, 2009 08:03pm
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My, that was horrible to watch. Just when you think the Raiders may be ready to leave their primordial muck and step onto solid land, they have a game like Saturday’s 45-7 loss to New Orleans.
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August 28th, 2009 10:27pm
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To hear some tell it, we know that Randy Hanson must have broken a bone somehow; if he hadn’t, Queen of the Valley Medical Center would not have contacted the police. But can we be sure?
I asked an official at Queen of the Valley about the hospital’s policy, and this is what he told me.
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August 26th, 2009 02:50pm
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When selecting the backfield for my all-time Raiders team, I violated one of my own cardinal rules.
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August 24th, 2009 02:16pm
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How could I put myself in this position right off the bat? Quarterback was the first position I analyzed, and when my roster was complete, Jim Plunkett’s name was nowhere to be found.
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August 23rd, 2009 03:44pm
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Charlie Frye has four NFL seasons under his belt, with 20 starts and better than 3,500 yards at quarterback. But it’s never too late to learn a new lesson. Frye got one against the 49ers on Saturday evening.
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August 22nd, 2009 05:51pm
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Tom Cable attacked Randy Hanson. He knocked Hanson out of his chair and choked him. He yelled “I am going to kill you,” like a madman. Or did he? Here’s a scenario that I want you to consider.
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August 21st, 2009 05:24pm
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In case the whole Randy Hanson thing hasn’t entirely made you forget football, Tom Cable took some time this afternoon to preview some of aspects of tomorrow’s game against the 49ers.
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August 19th, 2009 07:03pm
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The Raiders waived fullback Lorenzo Neal today, cutting ties with a 17-year NFL veteran who had performed well in camp and provided a stable presence on a practice field filled with youngsters.
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Phil Barber covers the Raiders for The Press Democrat, uncovering news and features despite the team’s best efforts to keep everything a secret. He’ll keep our online audience up-to-date and informed with his blog “Instant Raiders.”
