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Oakland Raiders Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor - Patrick A. Patterson, mvn.com/nfl-raiders

Team Needs - DT, WR, OT, DE, S

Key additions - CB DeAngelo Hall (Falcons), S Gibril Wilson (Giants), WR Javon Walker (Denver), T Kwame Harris (49ers), WR Drew Carter (Panthers), DT William Joseph (Giants)

Key Losses - DE Chris Clemons, DE Tyler Brayton, WR Jerry Porter, QB Josh McCown

Key Free Agents Retained - CB Nnamdi Asomugha (Franchised), RB Justin Fargas, DT Tommy Kelly

Free Agency Notes - The Raiders hit the ground running with the addition of Gibril Wilson the first day, and have been aggressively pursuing players in position of need. The rumored (At press time) acquisition of CB DeAngelo Hall from Atlanta is not a move at a need position, but a move that would give the Raiders an elite cornerback tandem. The Raiders still have yet to address their defensive line in a meaningful way after losing pass rush specialist Chris Clemons to Philly. The Raiders should be looking to add at least one more defensive end and a big space eating nose tackle. The Raiders added Kwame Harris hoping that their offensive line guru Tom Cable can help resurrect his career the way he has done with Gallery.

Grade - C+

Review of Grade - The buzz around the league is that the Raiders have overpaid their free agent acquisitions. Honestly, they may have, but if the Raiders turn in 8 or 9 wins and snap out of this funk it will have been worth every penny. If the Raiders address their defensive line in a meaningful way and possibly an offensive tackle with the draft and/or later in free agency this grade will increase significantly.

sfgate.com

Raiders receivers play catch-up during bye week

The Raiders' wide receivers have the fewest catches in the NFL because quarterback JaMarcus Russell doesn't throw to them enough. Russell doesn't throw to them enough because they don't catch it when he does. This catch-22 has left the Raiders in a catch-28 -...

Lechler hopes to give Baugh's record the boot

Raiders punter Shane Lechler is chasing the ghost of Slingin' Sammy Baugh, and has been all his NFL life. Ten seasons into the hunt, Lechler is finally within kicking distance of a punting record thought to be unreachable by the modern leg: Baugh's 51.4-yard...

Without Larry Johnson, Chiefs minus star power

As far as Raiders rivals go, the Chiefs have become unrecognizable. Since last year alone, there's no Jared Allen to block, no Tony Gonzalez to cover, no Priest Holmes to tackle ... and now no Larry Johnson to chase. The Chiefs released their embattled...

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Mum is Cable's word

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...

Now starting at WR ...

Don't ask Raiders coach Tom Cable. He still hasn't decided who will start at wide receiver with Chaz Schilens back. Frankly, Cable doesn't think it matters. He has every intention of playing all three receivers on a rotational base, so don't bother asking him to name two starters for Sunday's...

Most hands on deck

The Raiders' offense is back to full strength, or close enough to it, after a bye week. Left guard Robert Gallery (leg) and wide receiver Chaz Schilens (foot) were a full go Monday. Right tackle Cornell Green (calf) and running back Darren McFadden (knee) were limited. All practiced together...

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Chaz Schilens' return to Raiders might help bad passing game

Receiver is back from foot injury, key figure in team's second half

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Raiders Team Up with CA Lottery

The Raiders and the California Lottery have teamed up to present fans with the opportunity...

1983 AFC Championship Rewind

The Raiders hosted the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983 AFC Championship Game drawing a record crowd of 92,335 to the...

Raiders Bid Farewell to Napa

On Thursday, the Oakland Raiders bid farewell to their Napa Valley Training Facility accomplishing...

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Women's group wants Raiders coach Cable suspended during probe

The National Organization for Women says Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable should be suspended while the team investigates allegations that he has a history of violent behavior toward women.

Raiders coach Cable discusses allegations against him with Davis

Tom Cable says he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that the coach has a history of violent behavior toward women.

Raiders to have 'serious evaluation' of allegations against Cable

The Oakland Raiders will undertake a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women.

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It’s a must, all right

Quarterback JaMarcus Russell used the phrase “must win” in conjunction with Sunday’s game against the Chiefs at the Coliseum. It’s a term most often utilized for teams in a playoff context, as in, must win to stay alive for a chance to play in the postseason. Unless you’re as optimistic as cornerback Chris Johnson, who invoked the [...]

Cable mum on deployment at RB, WR

News and notes from Friday’s practice as the Raiders prepare to host the Kansas City Chiefs at the Coliseum: – Raiders coach Tom Cable predictably played it close to the vest regarding the use of wide receiver Chaz Schilens and running back Darren McFadden. Schilens missed the entire first half the season with a broken fifth metatarsal [...]

Ellis on field

Defensive end Greg Ellis was wearing his helmet and joining his teammates on the defensive line as team sessions began Friday. The defensive line didn’t go through any actual drills as special teams worked on kickoff and punt returns, instead meeting as a group with line coach Dwaine Board, shooting the bull and at one point [...]