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Now that Donovan McNabb is off the market, the rumor mill surrounding the Oakland Raiders has changed direction, but has picked up steam. Albert Haynesworth, Jason Campbell, Troy Smith, and Flozell Adams are just some of the names that are being thrown around as possible acquisitions of the Raiders. I am just as guilty of perpetuating this speculation as anyone else. There is no doubt that each of these men could help ...

"Holding. No. 76, offense." This was a recurring phrase uttered at Texas/Cowboys Stadium over the last dozen seasons. Flozell Adams was one of, if not the most penalized offensive linemen in the game during his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. That said, there are some advantages to signing him. He is a big, physical left tackle with a reputation for having a mean streak. He pass blocks as well as he ...

While We're Dreaming... The Oakland Raiders have a myriad of issues within the organization. Some say it's all Al Davis' fault, others say it's due to the media portraying the team as dysfunctional. Whatever the case, things have not been going in the right direction lately. Questionable first round draft choices, a continuous coaching carousel, and the inability to attract high profile free agents and coaches have all contributed to the downfall ...

The Oakland Raiders are the leading candidate in the trade talks for Donovan McNabb. That is the consensus among media "experts" who are also saying one of the hold-ups in making this happen is that McNabb doesn't want to play in Oakland. His attitude is more than understandable when you consider the recent history of the Raiders. They don't have a very good track record for winning since they lost the Super ...

Rumors abound about a potential trade that would bring Donovan McNabb to Oakland. Whether true or not, it has unleashed a firestorm of speculation and opinion within Raider Nation. Should this trade actually take place, it could have a profound effect on several people within the organization. This slide show will look at the people that McNabb's presence would impact the most in no particular order. I'll be focusing only on the ...

The Oakland Raiders have put together some pretty impressive offenses over the last 50 years. Hall of Fame players, crazy personalities and consummate professionals have donned the Silver & Black. All Raider fans have their favorites for various reasons. I will be listing my favorites based on specific criteria. Production, longevity and character. If a player was good for only one or two seasons, he won't make this list. If he ...

The lack of information flowing from the Oakland Raiders front office this off-season has spurred a lot of debate within Raider Nation. Some fans think Al Davis is back to his old, wiley self; others think that he has just lost his mind. Whatever the case, it leaves the Silver & Black faithful answerless and wondering. What happens when there is a lack of information? Speculation. Speculation is all Raider fans have ...

Let the guessing game begin! I have been reluctant to write a mock draft because there have been about a billion of them written in recent weeks; the Internet is flooded with them. They all have one thing in common; they are speculative and are no better than a shot in the dark...at best. I don't operate that way; I'd rather deal in absolutes. What can we do with the talent we have? ...

Where have all the fullbacks gone? The days of 250 pounds, shoulders square, and a bad attitude running down hill are just about over. One of my fondest memories as a child was watching Mark Van Eeghen (pictured) receive a hand off from Jim Plunkett and turn a simple dive play into a hard fought, eight yard touchdown. I fear that my son will never get to see that. There was ...

At this moment in time there is more controversy surrounding JaMarcus Russell than any other player wearing Silver & Black. Some of it is harsh criticism; some of it is blind devotion. Those that criticize him are pointing to every aspect of his life. His game, his behavior, and spending habits. Those that are blindly supporting him are primarily using his unrealized physical potential and the color of his skin to ...