Darren McFadden News

Running back Darren McFadden, wide receiver Chaz Schilens, left guard Robert Gallery and receiver/kick returner Nick Miller are in for a huge surprise if they expect to ease their way on to the field after long layoffs because of injuries.

LaDainian Tomlinson, who has often come up big against the Raiders, warms up before today's game at Qualcomm Stadium.

When Tom Cable was hired as interim coach of the Oakland Raiders last year, owner Al Davis memorably whispered to a subordinate that he did not know much about him.

Oakland running back Darren McFadden is expected to be ready to return in Week 10, especially considering the additional rest he'll get with this week's bye.

Justin Fargas has been stirring the pot lately, making a case that he is the best running back in Oakland.

Coach Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm in Oakland Raiders .

The Raiders ended the first half of their season Sunday in much the same manner as it started: with coach Tom Cable facing allegations of physical abuse, quarterback JaMarcus Russell struggling and the San Diego Chargers walking off the field with yet another victory against them.

Greetings from the "Q"...a gorgeous day as the Raiders attempt to snap a 12-game losing streak to the Bolts, though there is a dark cloud hanging over Silver and Blackdom.

The Chargers forced a Darren McFadden fumble in the season opener at Oakland. The Raiders have practically given the Chargers 12 straight victories.

Maybe Tom Cable is stubborn enough to truly believe success can be summoned through an approach generally recognized as a definition of insanity.

JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders looks to throw a pass against the New York Giants on October 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Fourth-year safety Michael Huff was in the starting lineup for the third time this season Sunday.

The Raiders and Jets game is blacked out on TV in the Bay Area. Join the conversation and follow along with our live notes from the Coliseum.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Al Davis is one of the great football men of the history of the NFL. His accomplishments in both the AFL and then the NFL define a legacy that will stand the test of time.

If JaMarcus Russell seemed puzzled about his benching in favor of Bruce Gradkowski on Sunday, he understands better the thinking of coach Tom Cable a day later.

The Jets catch a major break this afternoon vs, the Raiders as Oakland's starting defensive ends Richard Seymour and Greg Ellis are out.

Oakland Raiders receiver Chaz Schilens is inactive against the New York Jets after he was supposed to return this week.

Quarterback JaMarcus Russell is pleased to have his most reliable training camp weapon back on the field and thinks the return of Chaz Schilens on Sunday will give the New York Jets something to think about.