Oakland Raiders

By dwhite@sfchronicle.com (David White) Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had Terrell Owens there to cry, "That's my teammate ... that's my quarterback." Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell isn't having such luck. To a man, players Friday talked up new starting quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, saying things about the promoted backu...

Bruce Gradkowski, a Seton-La Salle graduate, will be making just the 13th start of his NFL career Sunday against Cincinnati.

Arizona Cardinals Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett says he has talked to Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck and "everything's cool" between him and the Seahawks quarterback.

The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.

By dwhite@sfchronicle.com (David White) Raiders coach Tom Cable said he hasn't "given up" on No. 1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell. He just isn't willing to throw away the final seven games over his slow development as a starting quarterback. But don't take my word for it. Here is what Cable had to say today after naming Bruce Gradkowski...

By dwhite@sfchronicle.com (David White) Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski was named the new starter by coach Tom Cable, putting franchise face JaMarcus Russell on the bench for Sunday's game against the visiting Bengals. And, the Raiders and the Alameda County Joint Powers Authority agreed in principle to extend the Coli...

By Michael Wagaman Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey saved his best move for the locker room. After letting Oakland’s final hope bounce off his chest and into the hands of a Kansas City defender, the Raiders’ first-round draft pick bolted out of the team locker room before he could face questions about it.

Charles returned the kickoff 40 yards to the KC 38 and Cassel moved the Chiefs past midfield with a 13-yard pass to Bowe. Charles ran 12 yards to the Oakland 37 but the drive soon stalled and Succop was wide left on a 52-yard field goal, giving the Raiders the ball at their 43 . . . Five straight runs b...

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Defensive end Greg Ellis is inactive for the Oakland Raiders on Sunday against Kansas City with an injured shoulder and knee.

By dwhite@sfchronicle.com (David White) Raiders coach Tom Cable knows who his starting running back and wide receivers are. He just isn't telling. The reason? These are the all too familiar Chiefs coming to town Sunday. If the Raiders can keep them guessing who to prepare for, then make them guess. Maybe Darren McFadden will start...

By John What we are talking about today: At San Diego recap, Raiders News, Jeremy Brigham

The National Organization for Women called on the Oakland Raiders to suspend coach Tom Cable while the team investigates allegations he has a history of violent behavior toward women.

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By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer It seems reasonable enough. The Raiders are coming up on their bye week. Al Davis fired his coach, Lane Kiffin, last season at the bye week. The bye week presents an opportunity for the interim coach to at least begin to get up to speed for the Raiders’ post-bye game Nov. 15 at the Coliseum against...

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Which means that Robert Gallery, limited in practice for the second straight day, is looking at a post-bye return against Kansas City Nov. 15 unless Cable pulls a surprise as he did the previous week with Barnes starting over Erik Pears.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Raiders coach Tom Cable has preached that blitzing leaves open the possibility for big plays, something JaMarcus Russell, sacked six times by the infrequently blitzing New York Giants, is hoping for against the Eagles. Against the Giants, the Raiders had only three wide receivers acti...

Segment #1: "Oakland Raiders at New York Giants Postgame" Segment #2: "Philadelphia Eagles at Oakland Raiders Pregame" Pregame analysis of the Eagles at Raiders game to be held at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum this coming Sunday October 18th at 1:05pm.

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A live online conversation with Raiders beat report Paul Gutierrez will begin at 1 p.m. today. He'll answer questions, respond to comments and share his insights into the troubled team. We'll also talk about other NFL issues. Join the chat, and bring your best stuff.

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By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Portions of a transcript of an interview on the Fox Sports syndicated Chris Myers-Steve Hartman radio show with quarterback Jeff Garcia that pertained to his time with the Raiders: Q: Still in shape, want to play, correct? Garcia: I’m always going to want to stay in shape and I do feel like...

By David White Offense RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER)This was supposed to be quarterback JaMarcus Russell's breakout year. Instead, he's off to a 19-for-54 start. He went 34 1/2 game minutes without a completion. He missed high, low, wide and long. The pass protection was there...

Segment #1: "Chargers @ Raiders Postgame" Raider Greg gives you his eye witness account of the Raiders home opener vs. the San Diego Chargers, starting with the tailgate party and ending with the Chargers come-from-behind, last minute 24-20 victory.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer The day after a 24-20 loss to the San Diego Chargers, he used the word that sticks in the craw of every armchair quarterback in the country. – The Raiders held San Diego to 77 yards rushing, with a problem area suddenly having some promise being that it came against a Chargers team with LaDaini...

Oakland's Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 37-yard field goal with 40 seconds left in the second quarter and Nate Kaeding answered with a 47-yarder 5 seconds before halftime as the Raiders and San Diego Chargers headed into halftime tied at 10 on Monday night.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer I’m not going to touch on exactly what happened – I will afterwards. But we’re proud now for the Raider fans, for the Raider team, for the Raider organization, to welcome Richard Seymour, a great player, from the New England Patriots. And I want to state this from the very beginning, and let hi...

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer And, to be clear, neither Seymour nor the Raiders has confirmed a letter or any contact at all other than Cable saying he spoke to the defensive lineman at least twice and that he “wanted to be a Raider.” – The Raiders will wear white throwback jerseys with silver numbers outlined in black.

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Segment #1: Two Upcoming Raiders Events Raider Greg reviews last weekend's preseason game in San Francisco vs the 49ers. The Raiders may have lost the game, they may have given up lots of yardage against the run, but it's too early to freak out over the Raiders.

Chaz Schilens, projected to be one of the Oakland Raiders' top two receivers this season, broke a bone in his left foot while running a route during Tuesday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.

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By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer In the earlier post I referenced the Raiders’ ultra-light practice session which aborted plays with a whistle within a second or two of the snap. It was a practice which would be scoffed at by old-timers. When the Raiders said they were going twice a day for the first four days Tom Cable was cal...

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By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Branch was a more productive player than Lynn Swann in every area except Super Bowl highlights (although Branch had some Super Bowl moments of his own). He should be in, as well, certainly before Tim Brown, for example. Besides, Davis is pushing harder for Jim Plunkett, anyway.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer When the Raiders came off the field, Branch was talking with defensive coordiantor John Marshall. – Raiders players will largely be on their own from now until training camp begins. The reporting date is July 29. Players will be given things to work on and ostensibly a prescribed reporting w...

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Tackles– Ryan Clady, Denver. No Raiders tackles are ranked. San Diego’s Marcus McNeil is No. 18. Centers– Nick Mangold, New York Jets. Raiders center Samson Satele is not ranked in the top 10 (nor is former center Jake Grove). Chargers center Nick Hardwick is No. 2.

Segment #3: Cornholer Out, Gruden In (Monday Night Football Is Back) Tony Kornheiser is being replaced by John Gruden on Monday Night Football. Raider Greg gives his opinion on this move. Segment #6: Welcome to the Raiders - DB Keith Davis and WR Will Franklin

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By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Gallery, a car enthusiast (pre-1970 American made), had been planning on doing a benefit cruise for some time, and when he learned of the Oakland police fatalities, pulled out the card of an officer he had become friendly with at concerts and after Raiders games.

By jejones@sacbee.com (Jason Jones) When it came time for the Raiders to use the No. 7 pick in Saturday's NFL draft, only one thing mattered to Oakland – Heyward-Bey ran faster than all the other wide receivers. Heyward-Bey's 40-yard dash at the NFL combine (4.30 seconds) was the fastest among wide receivers. In 2006, he was clock...

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Mitchell said he was convinced when the Raiders traded out of No. 40 that he’d be going to Chicago, and it’s no coincidence the Bears dealt their ensuing pick after Oakland grabbed him at No. 49. This was how Lane Kiffin summed up the 2007 draft:

SHOW #233 - "The Raiders Sign Jeff Garcia" Segment #1: "What? A Competent Backup QB? Raiders Sign Jeff Garcia" Raider Greg thinks this is a good signing and he tells you why. Tackle Marcus Johnson is acquired from the Minnesota Vikings. Segment #3: "The Broncos Are ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH"

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By Jay Herres CB - I feel pretty good about Asomugha, and whoever's opposite him. Depending on how our Lechler/Asomugha quandary goes, this could suddenly become a need.  If we don't lose Asomugha, I wouldn't waste a pick here. Finish out our triplets.  Russell's career would skyrocket if he had a "separa...

By Pat Cowan Enter Tom Cable. A Raider fan from childhood and a friend of Lane Kiffin. Known as a motivator, he was appointed by the Immovable Mr. Davis as in-term coach of a devastated Raider team. His first order of business was to tell the media the things Lane Kiffin had told the media were wrong.

In the wake of the Oakland Raiders' latest blowout loss in prime time, star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha questioned whether all his teammates care enough to turn this team around. In the background, other players could be heard laughing and joking, not exactly the type reaction Asomugha o...

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By Matt Loede Just in case you were wondering, the Broncos do have a defense. They finally showed up last week, and played well enough to get a win vs the Bucs at home. The Jags lost to the Steelers on Sunday night, and gave up a bunch of yards and could have lost by more. Look for Denver to keep the momentum rollin...

The Oakland Raiders will have the patch's image painted on the field for their Monday night game against the Denver Broncos. There will be a video tribute as well. Giants Stadium will also have the image on the field for the Giants game ...

I don’t see any moves to fire up the fan base. I don’t even see any moves that as a Raider fan make me think the Chiefs will be a threat. Oakland got the AFC west monkey off our back last year, and the Chief monkey off their back with a win in Arrowhead. Maybe Al Davis overpaid, but he has aggressively f...

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer If the Raiders were interested in Joey Harrington, he'd be on the team by now. If McCown works out and the Raiders don't draft Russell or Quinn, the Raiders could sign him to a contract. If the Raiders draft Russell or Quinn, McCown and Walter could provide a bridge until the new quarterback is...

By Steve_Svekis The Jets got away with exactly what killed the Dolphins season six years ago. Back in 2000, the 5-1 Dolphins, with a 30-7 lead in the fourth quarter in Giants Stadium, packed it in and "prevented" their way all the way to a 40-37 overtime loss. Sunday, the Jets mentally were in the showers when t...