Johnnie Lee Higgins News

They couldn't run the ball, and until the last drive, they couldn't pass the ball.

Johnnie Lee Higgins finally got some groove in at wide receiver, catching double his season total with four receptions for 41 yards.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 4:31 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Raiders defense: Forced a three and out. Raiders fourteenth drive: Russell ran for five yards.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 4:28 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Darrius Heyward-Bey has been the subject of controversy since the Raiders selected him with the seventh pick in April's draft.

The Oakland Raiders losing streak against the San Diego Chargers has grown by yet another game.

The Oakland Raiders enter their bye week in similar fashion to the way they started their season: coming off a close loss to the San Diego Chargers and with more allegations being thrown at coach Tom Cable.

The Raiders played better against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday than they did a week earlier in a lopsided loss to the New York Jets.

This is not an offense that can come back from a 14-0 deficit, no matter how first the quarter is.

CBS analyst Charley Casserly said Sunday that Raiders defensive assistant Randy Hanson is scheduled to meet with Napa Valley authorities this week for the second time in regard to allegation that he was assaulted by Raiders coach Tom Cable on Aug.

That worked out great, because Vick said he had no intention of coming to Oakland.

Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker said he is open to being traded, if that's what the team feels is in its best interests.

Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker says he is open to being traded, if that's what the team feels is in its best interests.

Most fans would seem to be writing off the Raiders season as yet another washout.A Though, a win for Oakland on Sunday against the mighty NY Giants would be a huge boost for the franchise and the sullen Raider Nation.

KICKOFF: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET SURFACE: Grass TV: CBS SERIES: 5th regular-season meeting.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 1:20 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Then again, that's easy to do when kept off the field for all but one play. With the Raiders' offense dropping nine passes, Higgins played a single offensive snap - and a run play at that - during Sunday's 29-6 loss to the Texans at Reliant Stadium.

Get off the blocks. Tackle better. Get physical. "It's that simple," Marshall said.

The Raiders' team transports are pulling out of their Alameda compound and we are being entertained by an energized chanting/singing member of the 66th Mob Fan Club who is regaling the Raiders with song.