City Of Oakland Approves Extension for Discussions for New Stadium

With the clock ticking down, the Oakland City Council on Tuesday gave a revamped group planning the Coliseum City stadium development a 90-day extension of its exclusive negotiating agreement with the city.

Council members privately told us they were encouraged by the team’s 11th-hour addition of new deep-pocket investors being represented by San Diego asset manager adviser Floyd Kephart, chairman of the board of Renaissance Cos. Kephart is expected to take the lead role in the newly reconstituted group, New City Development LLC.

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2015 Oakland Raiders: A New Mentality With A Fresh Start

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 27: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

This year the Oakland Raiders are off to a great start. So far in the early goings of the 2015 regular season, we have seen team chemistry that has been missing for a long time.  Can this be our year to regain our stronghold in the AFC West, i believe it will be, and here's why.

This year has started off great because of a new ideology brought in by our new head coach, Jack Del Rio.  Del Rio was successful during his 8 years as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his last two with the Denver Broncos.  Being that he had spent the last two years leading Peyton Manning and Co. Deep into the Playoffs, should give the raiders the edge when the two teams square off twice, the first of which is in week 5. 

Another reason is that the Raiders have an aggressive playbook, and a show of fast players, that can help generate big plays as well as put points on the board.  Derek Carr, who was the 2014 offensive rookie of the year, has continued to play QB at an extremely high level.  In Week 1 versus Cincinnati (3-0), the Raiders struggled to score, but in Weeks 2&3 amassed 64 points. 

With a lot of help from the strengthened Offensive Line, who has kept these  opposing defenses from getting close to Carr, which allowed him to put up 351 yards passing against the Baltimore Ravens in week 2.  This OL unit has only allowed 1 sack through three weeks, this is a great feat, lets hope this continues.

One also has to give praise to the running game led by Latavius Murray, the successor to Darren McFadden who signed with the  Dallas Cowboys during the off-season.  Murray has already gained 248 yards on 52 carries, placing him in the top 5 rushers in the NFL, fouth to be exact.

Lets get to the Receiving core, led by Rookie Amari Cooper, another stand-out player who can run routes as good as any receiver in the League.  His speed, and vision combine to make him a threat to score eberytime he touches the ball.  In addition to Cooper, the Raiders brought in Michael Crabtree, to be a solid number two receiver, with his strong hands and great field awareness, he has become Carr's favorite target.  These guys are a tough task for any defense, almost impossible to cover when you add Andre Holmes and Seth Roberts to the huddle.

Now the Raiders have an opportunity to build on their momentum this week against an 0-3 Chicago Bears team.  If Jay Cutler is the QB who starts in this matchup, expect Oakland to bring the heat defensively, and take Cutler to the ground early and often.  This should be a solid win for the Raiders, as long as the secondary shows up to play.

Raiders put Taiwan Jones at running back with McFadden sidelined

By Steve Corkran

scorkran@bayareanewsgroup.com 

POSTED:   12/04/2013 12:04:50 PM PST | UPDATED:   3 DAYS AGO 

   Taiwan Jones is being tried out at running back again by the Raiders after Darren McFadden's latest injury. 

(Associated Press)ALAMEDA — Taiwan Jones is working at running back in practice Wednesday for the first time since last season. 

Jones, who entered the league in 2011 as a running back, was converted to cornerback after last season by coach Dennis Allen. But the Raiders need depth at running back. 

Although Rashad Jennings was at practice Wednesday, Darren McFadden was out with an ankle injury.

Funny Take On Sundays Matchup, C'MON MAN!

Pete Prisco and Will Brinson share their thoughts on the Week 3 Raiders-Broncos AFC West showdown on Monday night.


I think Terrelle Pryor is going to embarrass the Denver Defense. Watch Charles Woodson TKO Peyton Manning, Being the Sack Leading Defense in the League!

NFL Football 2012 Week 3 - Steelers vs. Raiders

FIRST HALF

SECOND Half

Carson Palmer to have Big Day in the Stat Book

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Carson Palmer could be in for another busy day for the Oakland Raiders.

With top two running backs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson slowed this week by sprained right ankles, the Raiders may need to rely on their passing game when they visit the Baltimore Ravens.

Palmer threw the ball 61 times last week against Tampa Bay as the Raiders (3-5) were forced to play catch-up in the second half after losing McFadden and Goodson to the injuries. Neither back practiced Wednesday and their status remains in doubt for Sunday's game against the Ravens (6-2).

''We've got a plan in place if either or both of those guys are not able to play,'' coach Dennis Allen said.

That likely will involve lots of passing with no other proven halfback on the roster. Palmer set a career high in attempts in last week's 42-32 loss to Tampa Bay, completing 39 passes for 414 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions.

With McFadden out for the entire second half, Goodson getting hurt in the fourth quarter and Oakland falling behind by 18 points, the Raiders ran the ball just three times in the second half - their fewest in eight years.

''You got to adjust to what your health is of your team, but you know it's a team that's had some yards rushing on them, especially the last couple of weeks,'' Palmer said. ''It's very odd. I have never seen that before in my career. So, there are some things we want to take advantage of in the run game.

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Don't sleep on Oakland's Marcel Reece

By Warren McCarty | National Football Post

Former NFL Veteran and Iowa standout Matt Bowen told me this week that the ultimate compliment any football player can receive from a fellow player or coach is to be called “tough”. I find that to be concrete truth. In my opinion, one of the next best things a player can be labeled as is “versatile”.

Although he’s not a household name just yet, Oakland’s Jack-Of-All-Trades Marcel Reece is on track to catch the label of “tough” and “versatile” from teammates, opponents, and coaches throughout the NFL. He made the Pro Bowl last season, and yet many fans across the country have never heard of him. He wears many hats for the Raiders, and for the second straight week he’ll be in the role of starting Running back against the New Orleans Saints.

He’s already being compared to guys like Keith Byars and Larry Centers for his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, carry it with effectiveness, and to be a solid pass protector as well. Centers played 14 seasons in the NFL, and had over 1,400 carries and catches as a Fullback and Runningback. He was also a perennial Pro Bowler due to his versatility. Byars played 13 seasons in the NFL, and had over 1,400 carries and catches as a Fullback and Tightend. He also threw 6 touchdown passes in his career.

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Week 7: Raiders vs. Jaguars Highlights

2012 Regular Season Week 7

Raiders Fly Away in Baltimore

The Raiders fell short of Amazing last week, almost pulling through on a comeback, in which, they were down 18 at beginning of 4th quarter. Carson Palmer threw 3TD passes, in just the fourth qtr. alone. This Raiders team is gellin right now, and if they get going, we will see some high scores.

Look for Baltimore (6-2) to make a statement early on in this game, but watch Ray Lewis, Be a emmotional player as always. We know the Ravens will take the hit. Both QBs have been liberal with the ball as of late, what we use to call butterfingers. Carson has a QB rating of 85.6, while Flacco on the other hand has an 85.0 passer rating. I think the Raiders will show their beast Marcel Reece. He will show up big today and bring the Raiders to Victory!

KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH: Marcel Reece and Denarius Moore


A Look Back to this week last year!

CP3: Carson Palmer is a Leader

Should Starting Carson Palmer, be seen as a weakness, or a positive? I believe, Carson Palmer is in no way sub-standard. In the 2012 Season so far he has shown poise, leadership, and game awareness like a true veteran player should. He knows what is expected of him while on the field with his team mates.

His play during this last Sundays win over the Kansas City Chiefs was impeccable. His first pass was picked off by former Raider Stanford Routt. After this turn over, he would only make wise decisions from here on out!

Denarius Moore, Jacoby Ford, and Darrius Heyward-Bey

Oakland Raiders vs. Atlanta Falcons Week 6 2012-13 NFL Season

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Week 6 Raiders @ Atlanta

Raiders WR Heyward-Bey leaves game on stretcher

By The Sports Xchange | The SportsXchange

Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey left Sunday's game on a stretcher after being hit by two Steelers defenders in the end zone with 14:31 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Heyward-Bey was surrounded by medical personnel and remained on the ground in the end zone for several minutes. He was ultimately lifted onto a stretcher and gave the home crowd a thumbs-up, signaling that he still had movement in his extremeties.

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Raiders rally past Steelers 34-31

Raiders rally past Steelers 34-31

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski, second from right, celebrates with teammates Dave Tollefson, right, and holder Shane Lechler, third from right, after kicking a 43-yard game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. At left are Steelers linebackers Larry Foote (50) and Chris Carter (54). Oakland won 34-31. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

by Josh Dubow (AP Sports Writer)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- With an efficient offense led by Carson Palmer, an opportunistic defense that stepped up in the final minutes and a clutch kick by Sebastian Janikowski, the Oakland Raiders turned a somber mood into a celebratory one.

Janikowski kicked a 43-yard field goal on the last play as the Raiders scored the final 13 points after wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was knocked out and hospitalized by a scary hit to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-31 on Sunday.

''You put a lot of hard work, blood sweat and tears into trying to build a championship team, and one of your guys goes down, especially in a situation like that, it's hard to keep your focus,'' coach Dennis Allen said. ''But I thought our guys did an outstanding job in getting their focus back, coming back and executing, and winning a game in the fourth quarter.''

There was a pall over the stadium early in the fourth quarter when Heyward-Bey was knocked unconscious by a helmet-to-helmet hit in the end zone by Steelers safety Ryan Mundy that was not called a penalty by the replacement officials. Heyward-Bey was taken to the hospital with a concussion and neck injury. But Allen said he was able to move his extremities, which was a welcome sign for the Raiders (1-2).



The team said he was in stable condition and will stay in the hospital overnight for observation.
Palmer then threw his third touchdown pass and Janikowski kicked two field goals to beat the Steelers (1-2) and get the Raiders on track after two losses to open the season.

''Any time they take one of your brothers out, you have to retaliate and get them back,'' safety Michael Huff said. ''Obviously not in an illegal way or anything like that. We wanted to go out and get the win for him because he couldn't finish it.''

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Palmer prepares for familiar foe in Steelers

By The Sports Xchange | The SportsXchange

Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Carson Palmer brings an AFC North rivalry to the West Coast Sunday when the Raiders play host to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It's doubtful Palmer will have any better understanding of an opposing defense than he does this week, given the 12 regular-season games since 2004 he has played against the Steelers while a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.

"There's some different pieces to the puzzle, but it's really the same scheme," Palmer said. "There's always a new wrinkle or two each week. But as far as preparing for a fist fight in the trenches, battles on the outside, getting rid of the ball on time and finding ways to run the ball, it's the way you prepare for them every time."

Palmer is 4-8 against Pittsburgh as a starter, with the most success coming in a two-game sweep of the Steelers in 2009.

His 12-game statistics, not surprisingly, are below his career norms against a team that historically has one of the NFL's top defenses.

Palmer has completed 57.1 percent of his passes (234-for-410) for 2,402 yards, 17 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 76.7 passer rating.

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