September 30th, 2009 06:18pm
An entertaining Cable package
Tom Cable’s post-practice media session Wednesday was more fruitful than usual. He was by turns frankly honest and semi-delusional. Here are a few highlights:
September 30th, 2009 01:39pm
Nnamdi Asomugha, gift to reporters
I’ve been looking over the transcript of Nnamdi Asomugha’s interview after the loss to Denver Sunday. I know, it’s old news by now, but I didn’t have room to run many of his quotes, and they bear repeating.
September 28th, 2009 11:49am
JaMarcus approaching (gulp) 2006 status
How bad has JaMarcus Russell been through the first three weeks of 2009? To sort it out, you have to turn to that ultimate litmus test of horrendous offense: 2006.
September 27th, 2009 02:50pm
JaMarcus’ problems
OK, maybe JaMarcus has settled down.
After an abysmal first quarter, Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell had a nearly perfect second quarter. He would have been 8 of 8 for 85 yards in the second frame, had Zach Miller’s 29-yard catch on the sidelines not been overturned on replay. It was a good call, so the scattered boos weren’t justified. Still, it was a decent rebound by the big QB.
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September 24th, 2009 03:03pm
Updates on Schilens, Higgins
Has there ever in the history of the NFL been a second-year receiver, a low-round draft pick with 15 career catches, who has been as desperately needed by his team as Chaz Schilens?
September 20th, 2009 04:59pm
So far, JaMarcus is weak link
In Week 1, the Raiders proved they could trade punches with one of the NFL’s elite teams. In Week 2 they showed they have the fortitude to pull out a close game. Now they must prove they have a capable quarterback.
September 16th, 2009 12:27pm
Nick Miller has stress fracture
It turns out Nick Miller has a lot more than shin splints. The rookie wide receiver and kick returner went for a bone scan yesterday, and it revealed a stress fracture in his lower right shin, right above the ankle. He’s expected to miss four to six weeks.
September 15th, 2009 12:38am
Different takes on a wild game
Well, that was a hell of a night. One of the best games I’ve seen since joining the Raiders beat in 2003. Here are some notable quotes from the post-game locker room and podium.
September 12th, 2009 08:44pm
Surprise: Al Davis speaks
Normally when Al Davis holds a press conference, it’s a major sporting event. It wasn’t like that today, because no one figured Davis would be there to introduce his newest player, defensive end Richard Seymour. But there he was. So we became part of a strange proceeding, with the most interesting man in sports addressing perhaps 10 writers. Here are some excerpts:
September 12th, 2009 05:27pm
TV Monday night
We just got word: The Monday-night game against San Diego is sold out. You can watch it on ESPN at 7:15 p.m.
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