• Raiders Free Agency Update #13: Josh Cribbs signed, Charles Woodson rumored

  With the first Organized Team Activity (OTA) set to start on May 20th, the Oakland Raiders are still searching the market for players to improve its current roster. Earlier today, the Silver & Black signed wide receiver and return specialist Josh Cribbs. Also, the Raiders offered a contract to their former first round pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, defensive [...]

  

• The 8th Round: Raiders ink 14 Undrafted Free Agents

  The NFL Draft process does not end with the nomination of “Mr. Irrelevant”. After selecting D.J. Hayden on Thursday, Menelik Watson and Sio Moore on Friday and seven other players during the third day of the draft, the Oakland Raiders turned their sights on what is called the “8th Round”. After searching through the vast pool of undrafted free agents, [...]

  

• NFL Draft Grades for All Four AFC West Teams

  Another year, another draft. Hopes everywhere are high. Fans are going over their team’s pick, figuring out where each player fits into their scheme and how they might help bring home a Lombardi Trophy. Here at Silver and Black Daily, we know that the knowledgable Raider Nation fanbase cares not only about what the Silver and Black are doing, but [...]

  

• In Reggie We Trust: Did the Raiders Get It Right?

  As every Raider fan, I sat with anticipation and waited to see what Raiders GM Reggie Mckenzie would do with his first full draft as the Raiders man in charge . Although I didn’t see the big splash that late former owner Al Davis would make, it did leave me scratching my head just the same. Like many Raider fans I [...]

  

• NFL Draft Day 3: Raiders Select Seven New Players

  Heading into the 2013 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders had seven selections to work with. But thanks to three trade downs performed by general manager Reggie McKenzie and his crew, this year’s draft class brings ten new players to the Silver & Black. Seven of those were selected during the third day of the process, which held rounds four to [...]

  

• My Two Cents: Oakland Raiders 2013 Draft So Far

  What up RaiderNation? Welcome to this week’s edition of My Two Cents, with your favorite old Raider fan, Old Timer. Well, it has been an exciting couple of days hasn’t it RaiderNaion? We have had a full compliment of picks so far thanks to some brilliant maneuvering by Reggie and company. While planning to take arguably the best CB in [...]

  

• NFL Draft Day 2: Raiders select Menelik Watson and Sio Moore

  After going with cornerback D.J. Hayden in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday, the Oakland Raiders went back to action on the second day of the player selection process with two picks to work with. Differently from what happened yesterday, the Silver & Black stayed put and did not negotiated any of the selections. Instead, they [...]

  

• Raiders Trade Down: Take D.J. Hayden with 12th Pick

  Do you believe in miracles?  D.J. Hayden certainly does.  He has gone from a near death experience to the 12th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.  As Don King would say “Only in America.” Reggie McKenzie had his first 1st round pick with the 3rd overall selection in the 2013 Draft, but he decided he could get his top [...]

  

• Raiders Draft Possibilities: Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher

  We continue our Raiders’ Draft Possibilities series with Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher, who are widely considered the top two prospects at the offensive tackle position. The Oakland Raiders seem to be pretty happy with what they got in LT Jared Veldheer, but that might not stop them from drafting another OT with their first round pick, the third overall

  

• Last Minute Complete Mock Draft: Oakland Raiders

  To get to the picks that I finally decided on, I took many things into account. First and foremost, team needs. Given the laundry list of needs on the current team, that doesn’t exactly narrow it down much. Second, is “best player available” at the time of their pick. I also considered which way I think Reggie McKenzie may be leaning, given his history and comments he’s made in regards to his approach as a GM.

  

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Raiders Draft Possibilities: Sharrif Floyd and Star Lotulelei

Continuing our Raiders’ Draft possibilities series, we take a look at the top two prospects at the defensive tackle position. The Oakland Raiders will certainly look very different over that spot of

by Felipe Amaral / on April 23, 2013 at 6:22 pm /

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Raiders Draft Possibilities: D.J. Hayden and Miguel Maysonet

CB D.J. Hayden and RB Miguel Maysonet have been directly linked with the Raiders at some point during the draft process, which could lead to their names being called by the Silver & Black at the end of this week.

by Felipe Amaral / on April 22, 2013 at 7:50 am /

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Schedule Release: Best and Worst Case Win-Loss Scenarios for the AFC West in 2013

Today, I’m sharing my numbers on the 2013 AFC West with the loyal readers of Silver and Black Daily as well as a brief explanation as to how I got them. Let me first say I am 100% impartial to any team (including the Raiders) and my fanboy allegiance is directed elsewhere.

by Jesse Scott / on April 21, 2013 at 4:55 pm /

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RAIDERADE: This Week’s Topic, Raider’s Second Round Success Stories

The 2013 NFL Draft is right around the corner and several mock drafts suggest the Oakland Raiders will be selecting Florida’s DT Sharrif Floyd with the third overall pick.

by Blogging in the Back / on April 21, 2013 at 9:35 am /

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Raiders Draft Possibilities: Kevin Reddick and Kiko Alonso

We continue our Draft Possibilities series with two inside linebackers who caught the Oakland Raiders attention during the scouting and player evaluation process: Kevin Reddick and Kiko Alonso.

by Felipe Amaral / on April 21, 2013 at 9:25 am /

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My Two Cents: Oakland Raider Off-season So Far

What up RaiderNation? Welcome to this week’s edition of My Two Cents, with your favorite elder Raider fan, Old Timer. My apologies to all of my loyal readers for having gone AWOL the last few of weeks. I spent a stint in the hospital and came close to getting to meet Al Davis. Thankfully the good Lord was watching over [...]

by Old Timer / on April 20, 2013 at 8:40 am /

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Oakland Raiders 2013 Schedule Announced: Are You Ready for some … Turkey?

In the history of the NFL, the Oakland Raiders have played on Thanksgiving Day a total of 6 times.  They have a .500 record in those games, most recently losing to yearly participants, the Dallas Cowboys 24-7 in 2009.  Prior to that, the team hadn’t missed a Turkey Day with their families since 1970 where they lost to the other [...]

by Aaron Morales / on April 18, 2013 at 11:32 pm /

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Raiders Draft Possibilities: Dee Milliner

Here’s a look at one of the Raiders draft possibilities with the number three pick in the April 25th draft. Alabama’s Dee Milliner arguably the best corner back in the draft would add to a glaring need in the Raiders secondary. At 6 ft 1 and 197 lbs and with a blazing 4.37 40-yd dash time at the combine, he [...]

by L.C. Williams / on April 18, 2013 at 7:47 pm /

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Raiders Free Agency Update #12: Jennings, Smith added; Wallace not

The Oakland Raiders continue their trend of signing low-cost free agents to short contracts with their sight set on the upcoming season. Most recently, the Silver & Black has inked running back Rashad Jennings and safety Reggie Smith. Also, the Raiders have been taking a closer look at some quarterbacks, bringing in Vince Young, Troy Smith, Tyler Thigpen and Seneca [...]

by Felipe Amaral / on April 12, 2013 at 7:06 pm /

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Raiders Free Agency Update #11: Jenkins, Carter, Young and Hanson Signed

The Oakland Raiders have added four names to their 2012-2013 defense. Two of them are veterans that debuted as a member of the Silver & Black last season, in defensive end Andre Carter and cornerback Joselio Hanson. The news faces are also cornerback Mike Jenkins, who signed a one-year deal after five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and free safety [...]

by Felipe Amaral / on April 9, 2013 at 6:17 pm /