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In part one of our Rebuilding the shield series, I explained the beginning of the raising of the Titanic that is the Oakland Raiders. In no way, shape, or form are we saying that this is the only way it will work. This is just one way that we believe will help turn the Raiders around and put then back on top of the NFL world.....In part one of our Rebuilding the shield series, I explained the beginning of the... more
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You don't have to go far on the web before you begin seeing either A) Former Raiders talking publicly about how bad the Oakland organization is, B) Current Raiders making comments about their unhappiness with the way things are going, or C) Raider Nation bickering and calling each other out about differing opinions. When will the soap opera stop?...You don't have to go far on the web before you begin seeing either A) Former... more
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The Raiders were able to prove something to themselves, Raider Nation, and the rest of the world on Sunday. The proof wasn't so much that they were in disarray, nor was it about how poorly they've played at times during the season. The proof was more about something that nobody thought that they were capable of, including themselves. On Sunday, they proved that they actually could play well enough to win a football game against a very good opponent...The Raiders were able to prove something to themselves, Raider Nation, and the rest of... more
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By now, you’ve probably grown tired of all of the rumors and drama that has surrounded the Raiders recently. Tired enough to begin worrying about the game, and the Raiders chances of having an actual winning streak longer than one game. OUCH! Yeah, that tid-bit of truth ‘truly’ does hurt. It’s really simple, if the Raiders play better than the Bills they should win...By now, you’ve probably grown tired of all of the rumors and drama that has... more
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Alright, I haven’t slit my wrists or gone into a funk since the end of the live blog on Monday night. I just want to set the record straight on that front before anyone starts using the term ’sensitive’ about me…uh…hold on, I think it might be too late for that. However, I’m alive and well and completely finished with any and all ‘feelings’ that I may have had on Tuesday morning....Alright, I haven’t slit my wrists or gone into a funk since the end of the live... more
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It’s the final preseason game, practically none of the starters and some of the backups will be playing, and due to mine and Patrick’s 53 man roster analysis, you may find yourself wondering,...It’s the final preseason game, practically none of the starters and some of the... more
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So you wanna’ know who’s going to make the team? Here at TFDS, we’d like to know too. We’d like to know so much that we decided to predict who’s in and leave the guys out that don’t belong. We realize that many things can happen between now and the final cuts occur such as injuries to our favorite players,....So you wanna’ know who’s going to make the team? Here at TFDS, we’d... more
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While sending my kid off to college this weekend, I realized that the Raiders marketing department is deficient when it comes to getting the games televised in Northern California. There I was, nearly four hours away from the Oakland Coliseum and the only NFL game on in the area was Pittsburgh at Minnesota!...While sending my kid off to college this weekend, I realized that the Raiders... more
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Going into last night’s game, there was plenty of concern over how good the Raiders really were. Last week, they faced an opponent that wasn’t as good of a litmus test for how far they’ve come since last season. Both teams were in the bottom third of the league and it was still the first preseason game, so neither team played their starters long....Going into last night’s game, there was plenty of concern over how good the... more
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Preseason games are nothing more than a double edged sword for coaches. One edge, the blunt one, is the improvement of the team and for getting everyone on the same page prior to the season. The other edge, the sharp one...Preseason games are nothing more than a double edged sword for coaches. One edge, the... more
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As the Raiders prepare for preseason game two, they are also packing up in their ‘off time.’ Camp ends after two practices Wednesday, and then they’ll prepare for flight to Tennessee where they’ll face the Titans. The Titans are the only team to outrush the Raiders in the NFL’s first full week of preseason action...As the Raiders prepare for preseason game two, they are also packing up in their... more
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Yesterday prior to the game, many of us were saying that there were no bragging rights over a preseason game. I agreed, expecting the game to be close in every way. I didn’t expect to see what I did, a complete domination over a 49er team that is definitely in transition on offense, and still not cohesive on defense. I’m not saying go out and run smack over the win, but there’s no reason not to feel confident that the team is rolling along in the right direction...Yesterday prior to the game, many of us were saying that there were no bragging rights... more
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I keep hearing from both 49er and Raiders fans that the game means nothing. Nothing? Like pretty much everything in life, I guess it’s all in the perspective that you look at it from. If you’re looking at it from a ‘bragging rights’ point of view, then it only means something if your team wins the game....I keep hearing from both 49er and Raiders fans that the game means nothing. Nothing?... more
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So now we wait. Friday can’t come soon enough for the Raider Nation to get its first glimpse of their 2008 Oakland Raiders, ‘glimpse’ being the operative word. The first preseason game is not a game for fans to get good long looks at most of the players that will be starting on opening day, but there will be a series of plays to go....So now we wait. Friday can’t come soon enough for the Raider Nation to get its... more
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As reported earlier, Javon Walker became big news Saturday. When ESPN’s Chris Mortensen broke the news about his attempted retirement, we decided to take a ‘wait and see’ approach to the news. Even though it’s rare that Mortensen whiffs, when it comes to the Raiders ESPN has a way of turning into BS-spin...As reported earlier, Javon Walker became big news Saturday. When ESPN’s Chris... more
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We are now less than a week away from the from the first test for the Oakland Raiders. Next Friday night, we’ll get the first glimpse of how much the hard work is paying off against the cross bay rival 49ers...We are now less than a week away from the from the first test for the Oakland Raiders.... more
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I’m happy, Patrick is happy, Raider Nation should be happy, because JaMarcus Russell is happy. At least he is according to one reporter that we here at TFDS know and trust. According to Jerry McDonald, when asked about the pain of his injured elbow...I’m happy, Patrick is happy, Raider Nation should be happy, because JaMarcus... more
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Oakland Raiders head coach, Lane Kiffin, wasn’t mincing words when he talked about the morning session of training camp day 6. The first edition of Tuesday’s two a day was full of physical plays and a hit that forced one player to take the rest of the day off....Oakland Raiders head coach, Lane Kiffin, wasn’t mincing words when he talked... more
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