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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

Hard-working Gradkowski gives foes new look

Fourth-year quarterback Bruce Gradkowski thinks his best has yet to come. After all, it can't get much worse than the worst already behind him. Gradkowski was dumped off the Buccaneers' bench, dropped by the Rams before he played a game, unemployed for 13...

RAIDERS / The future is no longer now - Russell's out

JaMarcus Russell is back to being the quarterback of the future. Bruce Gradkowski has replaced him as the quarterback of the now. Raiders coach Tom Cable made it official Wednesday, benching the No. 1 overall pick of 2007 and naming Gradkowski the starter for...

RAIDERS' FUTURE / Team extends lease at Coliseum 3 years

Put all those Raiders-to-Los Angeles rumors back on the shelf. The team won't be leaving Oakland any time soon. The Raiders agreed to extend their lease at the Coliseum through the 2013 season, the Alameda County Joint Powers Authority announced Wednesday....

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JaMarcus who?

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 backup they...

Cable on JaMarcus

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...

Gradkowski starts, Raiders stay

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 Coliseum lease...

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Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco is in JaMarcus Russell's corner

Receiver says Oakland Raiders quarterback victim of supporting cast

Oakland Raiders put their trust in quarterback Bruce Gradkowski

Raiders passing game coordinator Ted Tollner sees Bruce Gradkowski in practice every day guiding Oakland's offense with the ease of an experienced quarterback.

Ochocinco is in JaMarcus Russell's corner

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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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Gradkowski takes over at QB, says Raiders 'have to stay on course'

Bruce Gradkowski doesn't expect the Oakland Raiders' offense to change much now that he's the starting quarterback.

Gradkowski takes over Raiders' QB job from struggling Russell

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

Cable won't decide on Raiders' starting QB until Wednesday

Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable is staying mum about his starting quarterback. Cable will wait until Wednesday to reveal whether JaMarcus Russell or Bruce Gradkowski will start this Sunday.

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Gradkowski turning up the intensity

The Raiders have ditched even-keeled for energy and passion. It won’t matter if Bruce Gradkowski can’t complete passes with any greater frequency than JaMarcus Russell, but it sounds as if the presence of a new quarterback has picked up the tempo during practice this week. When asked what Gradkowski brought to the huddle, running back Justin Fargas [...]

Bruce Gradkowski Q&A

A transcript of starting quarterback Bruce Gradkowski’s session with the media Thursday: Q: What were your thoughts when you heard the news? Gradkowski: I’m excited. I’m excited to get this opportunity, go out here and start this week and try to make something happen. Our guys have been working hard. We’ve been working hard all year. So, [...]

Benson looking like a no-go

Cincinnati running back Cedric Benson, a key figure in the club’s surprising 7-2 record, appears unlikely to play after missing his second consecutive practice Thursday, according to the NFL Network. Raiders coach Tom Cable, based on his response about Benson during his Thursday press briefing, is probably not surprised. “ I think he’s a tough, physical guy [...]