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Center position still wide open

Monday, August 31, 2009 at 2:59 by P360

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 there.” Part of the picture is John Wade finally… Read More »

What we have here is a failure to communicate. Maybe.

Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 8:29 by P360

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.… Read More »

A good, old-fashioned butt-whipping

Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 8:03 by P360

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. … Read More »

Does Hanson have a broken jaw?

Friday, August 28, 2009 at 10:27 by P360

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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All-time Raiders roster: running back

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 2:50 by P360

When selecting the backfield for my all-time Raiders team, I violated one of my own cardinal rules. … Read More »

All-Time Raiders: Quarterback

Monday, August 24, 2009 at 2:16 by P360

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.

Hey, Charlie Frye, loosen up

Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 3:44 by P360

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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Who is Deep Throw? And why it matters.

Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 5:51 by P360

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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And yes, some football, too

Friday, August 21, 2009 at 5:24 by P360

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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Lorenzo Neal, waived

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:03 by P360

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. … Read More »