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ARLINGTON, Texas Desired defensive-line depth combined with a lack of healthy linebackers prompted defensive coordinator John Marshall to move Trevor Scott to linebacker earlier this week.

So far this NFL season, Raiders fans have seenA much of the same old same old. But what has been different, it seems, isA that the players are starting to care when they lose, rather than brushing it off carelessly because they get paid either way.

A big win in dramatic fashion is the best medicine for a struggling team. It doesna t get much better than scoring 10 points in the last 33 seconds of the game to knock off the Bengals last week.

Whatever I ask of you, I must ask of myself. If the Oakland Raiders are perceivedA as having fallen into a rut, then it is likely the Raider Nation is in a rut.

"The game has passed Al by." And that one the really has to light you up... "His deep passing game doesn't work anymore." Idiots.

Now that most of your food has digested and the tryptophan has worn off it's time to focus on getting gifts for the special people in your life.

Run, pass, catch. Darren McFadden did it all at Arkansas. Heck, he even returned kicks.

The New York Jets have waived former Pro Bowl cornerback-kick returner Justin Miller a month after re-signing him.

For 46 plays, the Raiders' defense was stingy, disciplined and shut down the Cowboys.

The game was played 39 years ago, to the day, yet Raiders Hall of Fame center Jim Otto remembers in vivid detail the grass condition, the steel beams supporting the stadium and that the Raiders lost a game they should have won.

If Chad Ochocinco really wants to fight a mixed martial arts champion, Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan hopes it happens before Cleveland's game at Cincinnati on Sunday.

The big Gradkowski era, or Bruce Gradkowski era, has started in Oakland and it has begun with a victory.

The Raiders haven't left California since they played the New York Giants on the road Oct.

The high school honor student and the NFL's highest-paid defensive back stroll down the destitute streets of Skid Row.

Former Cowboys teammate Leon Lett was the head instructor. Homework required one of those playback machines that flashed "12:00" all the time.

RON T. ENNIS Fort Worth Star-Telegram Raiders running back Darren McFadden gets caught in traffic Thursday at Cowboys Stadium.

The Oakland Raiders traveled to Dallas to play the Cowboys coming off of a big win over the Bengals, and once again could not get any momentum going.

The Oakland Raiders still have the speed to run the vertical stretch offense that became the trademark of the franchise's championship teams of the 1970s and '80s. The Raiders just lack the skill to catch those deep balls any more.

Witten to play against Raiders Dallas tight end Jason Witten, seen giving a straight arm to Philadelphia defender Will Witherspoon in a November 8 game, will play against Oakland on Thanksgiving Day.

Zach Miller's first thought? "Oh, I think it's really cool," the tight end said.

Here's what Express-News Cowboys beat writer Tom Orsborn says you should keep an eye on during today's game: 1. Tougher time for Tony: Thanksgiving Day has been delightful for Tony Romo since he became the Cowboys' starter in 2006.

You don't need me advising you to start Peyton Manning and Chris Johnson, or to bench Brady Quinn and Jabar Gaffney.

In the NFL great safeties are a luxury and teams with two great safeties are few and far between.A Great safetieA tandems are a QB's worst nightmare...Well, maybe second worst behind the second coming of Lawrence Taylor.

From a sheer numbers standpoints, it's no contest. The Dallas Cowboys' decision to release Greg Ellis and give the full-time job at strong side outside linebacker to Anthony Spencer has not worked out the way they hoped.

The Dallas Cowboys have played some decidedly unspectacular football over the past two weeks.

Raiders punter Shane Lechler has no plans to intentionally try to hit the video boards in Dallas this week, although the idea is tempting.

When the Oakland Raiders were discussed at the beginning of this season, the question, "How far can they go?" was generally answered with, "As far as JaMarcus Russell can take them." Based on his play over the first nine games, that wasna t very far at all.A Now, Russell is on the bench , and there is a new man under center: Bruce Gradkowski.A A ...

A questioner is asking Raiders defensive end Jay Richardson about the potential impact of his team's 20-17 upset of the Cincinnati Bengals.

This could be considered a silver lining: The Lions haven't beaten Green Bay since 2005, but they gained one small victory over their NFC North rivals this week.

Studying the historical and contemporary performance of the Oakland Raiders is a heap of fun when you see and discern informationA using verbal, symbolic, numerical and graphical data.

It was a long trip back to Cincinnati. It was already a five hour flight, but the circumstances of late Sunday afternoon made it feel like a lifetime.

JaMarcus Russell's inability to get the ball to his wide receivers consistently was a big reason Raiders coach Tom Cable turned to Bruce Gradkowski as his quarterback.

Now, let me stretch your imagination. Think about big John Madden. He tells you that if you, Oakland Raiders, win the game today, he will give you a turducken.

Cincinnati leading rusher Cedric Benson will miss the Bengals game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday with an injured hip.

It's Thanksgiving week and that's the time that Fresno State fans traditionally talk about getting rid of Bulldogs coach Pat Hill.

The Jacksonville Jaguars today signed fourth-year offensive lineman Paul McQuistan and released veteran safety Brian Russell.

According to the Chronicle's Matier and Ross, the environmental review and design for a proposed 49ers stadium in Santa Clara includes the possibility of accommodating a second team, like perhaps the Oakland Raiders.

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Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. With the AFC North well in hand after last Sunday's 18-12 win in Pittsburgh, the Bengals can turn their attention to more trivial things, like the Raiders.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has been around long enough to know a thing or two about succeeding in the NFL.

The week after Bruce Gradkowski made his Raiders debut, in that 38-0 embarrassment courtesy of the New York Jets, the journeyman was forced to rub shoulders with the unwashed masses.

The headlines of the San Jose Mercury News Saturday screamed from the past. The primary story was about the students who took control of a building on the UC-Berkeley campus.

No one on the Raiders says he's glad quarterback JaMarcus Russell is benched. But then, no one is exactly running to his defense.

The fun-loving Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver wanted to send mustard to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week because they would never "ketchup" in the game before coach Marvin Lewis nixed that idea.

Congratulations JaMarcus. You played yourself out of the starting rotation. Your coach made it plain, in saying that this benching isn't a one game at a time deal.

It seems too easy to pile on Al Davis and the Oakland Raider Asylum; that bit has done before, so we'll just skip it altogether.

You don't need me advising you to start Drew Brees and Adrian Peterson, or to bench Bruce Gradkowski and Mike Furrey.

Russell earned his benching through the regression in his play since last season.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said it figures that Oakland is hosting Cincinnati Sunday, a week after the Raiders lost a tough game at home to Kansas City 16-10. 'Players make their comebacks against us,' Asomugha said.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has a well-earned reputation for speaking his mind.

The Jets' Leon Washington is helped off the field after breaking his leg in the victory over the Raiders.

OTHER NEWS DOLPHINS LOSE BROWN: Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury - again.

The Raiders and Chiefs are warming up in front of an empty Coliseum. Todays inactives: Charlie Frye Todd Watkins Ricky Brown Khalif Barnes Erik Pears Javon Walker Nick Miller Greg Ellis Starting lineups: WR: DHB & Murphy C Samson Satele Defense: DE: Richard Seymour & Matt Shaughnessy DT Tommy kelly, Gerrard Warren This is the closest that the ...

After straining his hip against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the status of running back Cedric Benson is still up in the air on whether or not he will start this week against the Oakland Raiders.

Yes that's right, I said it. JaMarcus Russell is extremely good. Don't believe me? Want proof? Well I could show you an overhead slide-show presentation...or you could just ask Chad Ochocinco .

"You get a concussion, they've got to take you out of the game. So if you can hide it and conceal it as much as possible, you pay for it the next day, but you'll be able to ... stay in the game."-Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers.

Despite the attendance issues, the Oakland Raiders are not leaving the East Bay, at least for the next few years.

Bruce Gradkowski met with the local media today during the open locker room portion of media access.

Bruce Gradkowski's hamstring injury complicates the situation. Read more. Discussion No comments for "Quarterback JaMarcus Russell remains Oakland Raiders' starter - for now" Please note: Use of a non-personal web site or blog in the field below and/ or comments that are off-topic, personal attacks, or spam will likely be removed at our discretion.

Today Cable will announce whether Russell, Frye, or Gradkowski will start on Sunday Today could be the day that the entire Raider Nation is waiting for.

Coach Jon Gruden of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers directs play against the Oakland Raiders at Raymond James Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Tampa, Florida.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances.

The Oakland Raiders are struggling to find a way to win. Their latest effort against the Chiefs was yet another bitter loss in what has become yet another lost season for the Silver and Black.

Going into last offseason, the Raiders wide receiving corps was supposed to be an area of need.

Defensive end Greg Ellis is inactive for the Oakland Raiders on Sunday against Kansas City with an injured shoulder and knee.

Two of three Tennessee freshmen football players charged last week in an attempted armed robbery have been dismissed from the team.

Earlier in the NFL season I wrote a piece about how JaMarcus Russell will end up as one of the biggest busts in history, and some readers maligned me for it.

One game into the post-Larry Johnson era is all it took for the Kansas City Chiefs to get their first rushing touchdown, first 100-yard rushing day and second win of the year.

The more appropriate title of this article should have been a oeThings Go a Heywarda By the Baya .

The Oakland Raiders season has inverted since last the last meeting back in the second week of the season.

Raiders coach Tom Cable finally received a bit of good news Sunday after a season's worth of bad news regarding his personal and off-field exploits.

As I watch yet another uninspired Raider effort in an ugly game today, I can't help but wondera 'what's the plan for 2010?A Rumormongers are already saying Al Davis wants to fire Cable for cause after the season.A It's just not that simple.

Cornerback Chris Johnson said the Raiders have a shot at running the table after a 2-6 start.

The struggling Kansas City Chiefs don't have many venues they can look on fondly over the past three years when they've won a total of seven games.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison visited Danville's Sycamore Valley Elementary School on Tuesday, speaking at an assembly and joining students in some physical education activities.

Russell doesn't throw to them enough because they don't catch it when he does. This catch-22 has left the Raiders in a catch-28 - the number of receptions by their receivers in the first half of the season.

As far as Raiders rivals go, the Chiefs have become unrecognizable. Since last year alone, there's no Jared Allen to block, no Tony Gonzalez to cover, no Priest Holmes to tackle ... and now no Larry Johnson to chase.

Raiders' wide receiver Javon Walker wants to be released by the NFL club, the Oakland Tribune reported Friday.

A media throng gathers around wide receiver Chaz Schilens every time he enters the locker room these days.

WHEN THE Raiders announce Thursday that Sunday's home game against Kansas City will be blacked out on local TV, the news will be completely expected.

Everyone has an opinion about Al Davis, but the majority seems to think that the game of football has passed him by, and that his arcane ideas about building a team with speed and playing full on man-to-man defense is as outdated as his fashion sense.

THIS SUNDAY, the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League will honor Native American Heritage Month at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Javon Walker, signed by the Raiders in 2008 to be their No. 1 receiver, has asked for his release.

Not long after he was a fifth-round draft pick in 2000 out of Texas A&M, Shane Lechler went directly to the NFL record book for a little research.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 3:24 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Submitted by Gene Frenette on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 14:20. In his first interview since his NFL season ended with a double compound fracture of his right leg against the Oakland Raiders last month, New York Jets running back and former Jackson High star Leon Washington told the Florida Times-Union that he expects to perform at his normal level in time ...

Greg Knapp was having a San Francisco flashback. The former assistant to Steve Mariucci and George Seifert thought he was coaching another one of Steve Young's aerial circuses with the old 49ers.

Wide receiver, though, says his foot isn't '100 percent" Read more. Discussion No comments for "Oakland Raiders' Chaz Schilens eyes his 2009 debut vs.

The phone call came a little more than a year ago. Matt Shaughnessy's father was on the line, and Shaughnessy sensed something wasn't quite right.

Brought in for his breakaway speed that Oakland hoped would revive the vertical passing game, Heyward-Bey has only five catches for 74 yards and no touchdowns in his first eight games as a pro.

Posted by Anthony Stalter Yahooa s Jason Cole reports that Raiders owner Al Davis wants to fire head coach Tom Cable by the end of the season, but is working with the NFL to make sure that Cable can be fired for cause.

This Oct. 25, 2009, file photo shows dejected Cleveland Browns fan Mike Randall after the Browns lost to the Green Bay Packers, 31-3, during an NFL football game in Cleveland.

When an NFL player retires, he often misses the camaraderie of his football buddies.

The long-anticipated arrival of one of the best wide receivers the Oakland Raiders have seen since the Jerry Rice-Tim Brown combination.

Last Wednesday, the president of the National Organization for Women, Terry O'Neill, emailed the USA Today and announced that Oakland Raider Head Coach Tom Cable should be suspended .

The NFL has triggered an evaluation process under the personal conduct policy for Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable to determine whether he needs mandatory counseling related to any issues stemming from recent allegations, according to sources familiar with the league's review.

ALAMEDA, Calif. a ' Wide receiver Chaz Schilens is scheduled to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The bye week couldn't have come at a better time for this team. Right in the middle of the season where the players and coaches can look back at the first half and try to fix the problems and improve upon the things that worked.

The Oakland Raiders are finally healthy, at least on offense. Running back Darren McFadden, wide receiver Chaz Schilens, left guard Robert Gallery and right tackle Cornell Green returned to practice Monday and are expected to play against the Kansas City Chiefs this week.

Three years ago, the Raider Nation thought it witnessed the worst possible offense in the history of their franchise, as Art Shell tapped Tom Walsh to run his offense.

Philip Rivers threw for 249 yards and a touchdown, LaDainian Tomlinson scored twice and the San Diego defense made a late stand to lead the Chargers to their 13th straight win over the Raiders with a 24-16 victory at Qualcomm Stadium.

Now that the bye week is over, it is time to look ahead to the second half of the season.

Three years ago, the Raider Nation thought it witnessed the worst possible offense in the history of their franchise, as Art Shell tapped Tom Walsh to run his offense.

National Organization for Women president Terry O'Neill has proclaimed that Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable must lose his job because he apparently hit his first wife and may have done the same to a past girlfriend.A As this article tells us, O'Neill asks why anyone who has allegedly committed DV in the past should be permitted to coach in the ...

On Sunday, the harsh glare of the autumn sun exposes the Raiders as a team of spare parts that don't fit together.

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.

" Jay Richardson sees a confident guy. Charlie Frye is impressed by a seemingly renewed sense of dedication.

THE NEW YORK Yankees bought their 27th World Series title this week. Bought? That's how their haters phrase it .

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.

Do you believe the numbers tell a story? Well, they do. The numbers do not tell the complete story, but they certainly measure efficiency and effectiveness in some categories.

"Tom Cable's history of violence against women raises a question: why is he still the head coach of an NFL team? Mr.

With the injuries that have occurred through the first part of this season, there were a few players that the Raiders had to sign to either fill in for them or add depth at certain positions.

We in Raider Nation have long asserted that ESPN "had it out" for Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders.A In the past year, that idea has gone from mere complaints of perception to blatantly clear to objective observers of ESPN coverage of the Raiders.

"He has the best arm I've seen since John Elway," announced Al Davis, not long after the giant JaMarcus Russell was drafted by the Oakland Raiders .

JaMarcus Russell has been nothing short of awful for the vast majority of the season.

It is one OF pro Football's most revered maxims, right up there with the "Who-Dey?" chant and "I love me some me": Why be a second-guesser if you can be a proactive smarty-pants? The Oakland Raiders will be looking for a new head coach soon.

Back in 2003, the Oakland Raiders defeated the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-14. Doug Gabriel returned a punt to win the game for the visiting Raiders.

Louis Rankin admits it's a bit strange as a rookie being called to replace Edgerrin James, the 10th-leading rusher in NFL history, in the Seattle Seahawks' backfield rotation.

My brother Brian found Ken Stabler's Facebook page the other day. If the page is the real deal, and I believe it is, Snake's got 25 friends including me, Brian, and my cousin Paul Hebert who lives in Cleveland.

As the Raiders season swirls the drain down towards another lost season and likely double digit losses, the sharks are encircling Tom Cable and smelling blood.

LIKE COAL miners and infantrymen, the Raiders are accustomed to carrying on regardless of conditions.

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

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

For the Raiders, this probably wasn't where they expected to be. Coming into the season, the hopes of the Nation would have the team looking at 4-4, maybe 5-3, resting up, and then making the push to the playoffs.

It's time for a survey. Rather than assume people think a certain way, it is better to gather data and make an assessment.A I thought I would interview an ordinary fan in a small town.

EACH OF THE 32 men who began this NFL season as a head coach still holds the job, and it's not because all 32 bosses are happy.

As part of their petition, they offer a four point plan that they feel are "the steps that need to be immediately taken to make them good again." We kindly ask Mr.

With the Raiders getting the bye week at week nine, it gives them a halftime for the season.

Going into their bye duringA week five of last season, the Oakland Raiders were in a familiar position.

Posted by Anthony Stalter Following his 109-yard passing day in a 21-16 loss to the Chargers on Sunday, Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell thought that he did a a oepretty good job.a a oeI did a pretty good job,a Russell told reporters.

The Raiders have never been like the rest of the NFL. No kidding...I can hear a few fans already saying that, or something cuter.

Research is a good thing. Sometimes, you get a shock when you see the results. I am so curious I spied on the data for the San Diego Chargers.

Coach Cable expects that most of the Raiders will be out of sick bay when they face the Chiefs after the bye.

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

Shaughnessy is the first defensive end off the bench for Cable. In Sunday's loss to the San Diego Chargers, one rookie had a bit of a coming out party.

Cable has another off field incident to deal with. The only problem with this one, is that it happened long before he was a Raider.

Cable refused to answer any questions regarding those allegations His wall of silence aided in his avoiding charges stemming from the incident in Napa, but wit these latest allegations don't carry any penalties outside the court of public opinion In a prepared press release, Cable stated that the only time he struck a woman was an open handed slap ...

Well, our schizophrenic Raiders showed their "OH" faces again last weekend, getting bent over and taken to task by the New York Jets.

Passing offense - JaMarcus Russell's second pass was intercepted and led to a Chargers touchdown.

Addictions can sap the life out of a man, his family and his friends. Addictions can sap life out of life.

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

LaDainian Tomlinson didn’t rush for over 100 yards on the day, but the end result was the same. Tomlinson scored two touchdowns rushing and helped the Chargers (4-3) defeat the Raiders (2-5) 24-16–extending their winning streak over the silver and black to 13 games in over six seasons. The streak the Chargers are on is the longest active NFL streak of one team’s dominance over another.

The Oakland Raiders offense turned in yet another performance that bordered on ineptitude.

Kansas City running back Larry Johnson was told Tuesday to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a gay slur.

After that thumping by the Jets of the Raiders, I don't know that JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders even care.A I don't believe that they take pride in themselves or what they do.A TheyA seem fulfilled by getting a fat paycheck for doing nothing.

Gertrude Winkenbach lives in a retirement community in San Luis Obispo. She is 99.

The San Diego Chargers were just another team to running back Justin Fargas, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and linebacker Sam Williams when they joined the Raiders in 2003.