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2 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Joshua Cribbs Gives the Special Teams in Oakland a Huge Lift

The Oakland Raiders were not a good team in 2013. The offense was bad, the defense was bad and the special teams was terrible.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC, AFC West, Denarius Moore, NFL Players, Sebastian Janikowski, Joshua Cribbs

6 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Charles Woodson: Are the Denver Broncos or Oakland Raiders the Better Fit?

As defensive back Charles Woodson looks for a place to play out the final chapter of an NFL career - a career that will likely culminate with enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame - it appears that the leading suitors are a pair of AFC West clubs.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC, AFC West, Denver Broncos

6 hrs ago | BleacherReport

What Potential Charles Woodson Signing Would Mean for Oakland Raiders

As the Charles Woodson sweepstakes have heated up, the odds of the Oakland Raiders landing one of the all-time fan favorites has, unfortunately, declined.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football

10 hrs ago | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Another rookie named Wilson threatening Matt Flynn's job

After leaving Seattle for what seemed to be greener pastures in Oakland, the perennial backup quarterback may be destined to ride the pine once again this year -- backing up a rookie quarterback named Wilson.

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Related Topix: Sports, Seattle Seahawks, NFL Football, Matt Flynn, NFL Players, Tyler Wilson, Russell Wilson, Terrelle Pryor

Fri May 17, 2013

The Miami Herald

Raiders' Kluwe, leading proponent for gay rights, working on his day job

Chris Kluwe will let the Supreme Court sort out what to do with Proposition 8 while he focuses on what he hopes will be his job in 2013 - replacing Shane Lechler as the punter for the Raiders.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, NFL Players, Marquette King, Chris Kluwe, Shane Lechler, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings

KARE-TV Minneapolis

Jets RB arrested on firearm, drug charges

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested by New Jersey State Police on Thursday and charged with possession of a loaded firearm and simple possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police spokesman Lt.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Claude Davis, Cliff Harris, NFL Players, Mike Goodson

The Miami Herald

Extra Points: McClain needs to retire the immaturity

The immature ex-Alabama star "retired" from the NFL earlier this week, just over a month after signing a one-year contract with the reigning Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Baltimore Ravens, Rolando McClain, NFL Players, Ray Lewis

The Morning Call

Jets RB Goodson arrested on gun and drug charges

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested for drug possession and gun charges, according to News 12 in New Jersey.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, NFL Players, Mike Goodson, Carolina Panthers

Contra Costa Times

Oakland Raiders' Josh Cribbs downplays knee recovery

Newly signed Raiders return specialist Josh Cribbs sounded amused by speculation by an NFL general manager that his surgically repaired left knee is not ready for football.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Jerrell Harris, NFL Players, Marquette King

Roll Bama Roll

The Jumbo Package a" 05.16.13

And so ends McClain's thoroughly disappointing NFL career. The 23-year-old linebacker out of Alabama was the No.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, SEC Football, NCAA Sports, University of Alabama NCAA

Thu May 16, 2013

StripeHype

AFC North: Browns Sign Brian Hoyer. Rolando McClain's Retirement Could be Short

December 30, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brian Hoyer passes the ball during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, Brian Hoyer, NFL Players, Rolando McClain, AFC, Baltimore Ravens, AFC North

WTMJ-AM Milwaukee

Former Packers DB Woodson still without team after visit with Broncos

The Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, February 6, 2011.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Green Bay Packers, Charles Woodson, NFL Players, Clay Matthews, Minnesota Vikings

CNN

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Between the draft and free agency, much of the NFL offseason is spent celebrating talent that's either entering the league or on the move.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Rolando McClain, Baltimore Ravens, NFL Players, Cleveland Browns, Desmond Bryant, NCAA Sports, Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAA Football, Oklahoma State University NCAA, NCAA Football

CBS Sports

Report: P Kluwe signs 1-year deal with Raiders

It sounds like punter Chris Kluwe -- cut earlier this month by the Vikings -- will continue to be outspoken about the issues in which he believes.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Chris Kluwe, NFL Players, Shane Lechler, Houston Texans

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Ravens LB McClain retires before playing with team

A first responder who helped evacuate people ahead of a deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge he possessed bomb-making materials.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Baltimore Ravens, Rolando McClain, NFL Players

Wed May 15, 2013

Philly.com

Former Penn State QB Matt McGloin signs with Oakland Raiders

Former Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Terrelle Pryor, Matt Flynn, NFL Players

Rant Sports

Oakland Raiders: Tyler Wilson in Mix With Matt Flynn for Starting QB Spot

It seems the slope's being greased once again for the veteran quarterback's slide into a backup role.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Seattle Seahawks, Matt Flynn, NFL Players, Matt Leinart

Rant Sports

Top 5 Impact Offensive Rookies for Oakland Raiders

Coming into to the 2013 NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders probably had more glaring holes than any other team in the NFL.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Khalif Barnes, Rod Streater, NFL Players, David Ausberry

Rant Sports

Oakland Raiders Hope Addition of Josh Cribbs Pays Off

One of the hottest free agents from this offseason has been Josh Cribbs as the former Cleveland Browns star has drawn plenty of interest from numerous teams considering he's proven to be one of the most dangerous returners when healthy.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Cleveland Browns, Matt Flynn, NFL Players, Josh Cribbs

Rant Sports

Oakland Raiders: What Signing WR/KR Josh Cribbs Means

After being pursued by the Detroit Lions , New York Giants and the New York Jets , free agent return specialist and receiver Josh Cribbs has decided to sign with the Oakland Raiders on a one year deal.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Jacoby Ford, NFL Players