http://www.realfootball365.com Oakland Raiders Football News, scores, analysis and discussion. NFL Football News. en-us info@realfootball365.com Copyright (C) 2005-2008 www.realfootball365.com http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14101 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14101 Although the Oakland Raiders feature several playmakers on defense, linebacker Kirk Morrison has assumed the role as the unit's leader. Since arriving in the Bay Area in 2005, Morrison hasn’t missed a game and has compiled nearly 500 tackles. With the Raiders poised to break a string of six consecutive losing seasons, Morrison and the Oakland defense will have to do their part in 2009. While ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-07-03T04:08:19-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14093 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14093 While many question marks surround the Oakland Raiders’ wide receiving corps, the tight end position is in good hands thanks to Zach Miller -- who proved to be one of quarterback JaMarcus Russell’s favorite targets a year ago and their relationship is expected to flourish even more during the upcoming season. For a young and developing signal caller, having a dependable tight end is one of the ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-07-01T04:02:41-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14091 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14091 Wide receiver Javon Walker’s tenure in Oakland has been turbulent thus far, but his importance during the upcoming season is crucial. The Raiders deploy an inexperienced group of wideouts and Walker must become the catalyst the team expected him to be. If Oakland’s passing game is able to get back on track this year, Walker’s leadership and production must take a major step forward. As the ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-30T04:04:23-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14089 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14089 Although he was drafted into one of the most dysfunctional franchises in the NFL, Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell continues to draw adverse reviews. Russell’s long-term future remains uncertain, but continuous remarks regarding his poor work ethic are becoming redundant. Russell has risen above several factors working against him and should be given a clean slate entering just his ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-29T04:09:37-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14083 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14083 The Oakland Raiders have been plagued by a revolving door at the left tackle position in recent years, but they may have found their long-term solution in Mario Henderson. Henderson came on strong toward the end of last year and is expected to pick up right where he left off in 2009. After the now-departed Kwame Harris struggled late last year, Henderson started the final three games at left ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-26T04:13:39-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14075 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14075 You know who’s not bored during this nadir of NFL activity? The bookmakers! The odds-makers and money-takers continue to try to make a living off those ever-speculating punters (bad economy, schmad economy!), even in this wasteland. Because we’ve been known to partake in a little speculation here at RealFootball365.com, today brings a brief look – and pithy commentary, naturally – on odds posted ... os_davis@yahoo.com (Os Davis) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-25T04:04:18-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14070 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14070 Although the Oakland Raiders have filled their depth chart with valuable experience, the young players will be crucial to the team’s offensive success during the upcoming season. The Raiders feature a surplus of youth at nearly every skill position and will depend on their continuing progress to improve the NFL's 29th-ranked offense from a year ago. While the signings of quarterback Jeff Garcia ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-24T04:01:02-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14068 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14068 Oakland Raiders safety Michael Huff has been a career disappointment thus far and his time in the Bay Area may be wearing thin. Rumors have surfaced that Raiders owner Al Davis is prepared to part ways with the former seventh overall draft pick if he’s unable to claim a starting position heading into the 2009 season. Huff’s time in the Oakland secondary has been turbulent and culminated last ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-23T04:00:34-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14066 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14066 Since his arrival in the NFL, Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell’s passing skills have been on full display. However, his ability to run the ball may be they key to a more successful 2009 campaign. Weighing in at 260 pounds, Russell is surprisingly agile for a player of his stature and could prove to be a bruising runner on the ground. While the 6-foot-6 Russell is generally thought ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-22T04:01:11-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14062 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14062 The Oakland Raiders went against the grain with their selection of wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey with the seventh overall pick in April's NFL draft; although extremely early, their risk has provided little return thus far. Heyward-Bey has been injured on two different occasions, and with so much invested in the rookie wideout, the Raiders are hopeful the trend quickly comes to a halt. While ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-19T04:01:18-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14056 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14056 Another Oakland Raiders foray into free agency has resulted in the signing of 11-year man Greg Ellis, who had been a starting linebacker for the Dallas Cowboy over his entire career, ultimately most noted for his pass-rushing and for the Comeback Player of the Year Award he scored in 2007. However, because this is the Raiders we’re talking about, no good signing will go unquestioned. Hey, why ... os_davis@yahoo.com (Os Davis) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-18T04:20:49-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14051 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14051 While wide receivers such as Anquan Boldin and Plaxico Burress have previously been linked to the Oakland Raiders this offseason, rumors regarding the latest disgruntled wideout have already begun to surface. Brandon Marshall has requested a trade from the Denver Broncos, so would the Raiders be interested? While Marshall has developed into one of the most productive receivers in the NFL, he’s ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-17T04:03:33-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14048 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14048 With defensive end Derrick Burgess rumored to be on his way out of Oakland, the Raiders prepared for his departure by signing 11-year NFL veteran Greg Ellis -- whose pass-rushing skills will help mentor a young group of defensive linemen in the trenches; he should also boost a run defense that struggled mightily a year ago. While the Raiders’ most glaring need remains improving a dismal run ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-16T04:02:05-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14044 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14044 While quarterback JaMarcus Russell's arm strength has been well documented, it's still uncertain whether he can make all of the necessary throws at the NFL level. If the Oakland Raiders are to be successful during the upcoming season, Russell will need to demonstrate improved accuracy and consistency along with his extreme arm strength. Since being selected with the first overall pick in the ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-15T04:14:08-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14035 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14035 The Oakland Raiders went into last season with major question marks under center, but this year is shaping up differently. The Raiders have an adequate mix of experience and youth on the roster that will compete for playing time. Charlie Frye is Oakland’s latest addition at quarterback and could end up seeing the field more than anticipated. Not only does Frye bridge the gap between third-year ... bwill5025@msn.com (Brad Wilbricht) Oakland Raiders 2009-06-12T04:00:13-05:00