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2013 Oakland Raiders Schedule Announced

Elias Trejo – Apr 18, 2013

The Oakland Raiders schedule has officially been announced today. There are several key games for the Raiders especially looking at their first six games. Oakland opens the season visiting Andrew Luck and the Colts. Their first home game is in week two against the Jaguars. The very next week the Raiders open up AFC West play as they face the defending AFC West Champions in Denver. Below are the games for the Raiders 2013 season that can also be found on the Raiders Official Website.  All times listed are Pacific Time.




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Oakland Raiders Sign Running Back Rashad Jennings

Elias Trejo – Apr 10, 2013

According to multiple reports The Oakland Raiders have signed Rashad Jennings. Jennings is expected to back up Darren McFadden. Jennings is a quality back up. He averages 4.2 yards per carry for his career and has scored seven career touchdowns. Jennings may get a start or two during the season as McFadden has yet to play a full season. 

Oakland Raiders Sign QB Seneca Wallace

Elias Trejo – Apr 10, 2013

According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com the Raiders have agreed to terms with Seneca Wallace. Wallace is a 10 year veteran that has spent time the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns. He will compete come in to compete for the starting job, but will most likely take the 3rd string role with the Raiders. He joins Matt Flynn and Terrelle Pryor as the three quarterbacks on the roster. 


Raiders Resign Joselio Hanson

Elias Trejo – Apr 9, 2013

The Oakland Raiders are busy today as they've made several moves. Their latest move is resigning cornerback Joselio Hanson. Hanson played in all 16 games last season and totaled 49 tackles and two interceptions. The Raiders appear to be rebuilding their secondary that needed much help in 2012. Hanson will join Mike Jenkins, Tracy Porter, Usama Young and Tyvon Branch as the new secondary in 2013.


Oakland Raiders Sign Safety Reggie Smith

Elias Trejo – Apr 10, 2013

The Raiders signed Reggie Smith according to Reggie Smith on Twitter. Smith is the second safety signed by Oakland this week. He was drafted by the 49ers in 2008, but hasn't appeared in a game since 2011. Smith will get another opportunity to play in the Bay Area as he will suit up as a Raider. Smith has 60 total tackles and two interceptions in his career. He'll be fighting for a roster spot this off season. 

Raiders Sign Safety Usama Young

Elias Trejo – Apr 9, 2013

The Oakland Raiders have announced they've signed Usama Young.  He is yet another defender signed by the Raiders this offseason. Young will most likely start at safety next to Tyvon Branch. Young is coming off a career high 3 interceptions for the Cleveland Browns. Young started his career with the New Orleans Saints where he played for then secondary coach Dennis Allen. 




Opinion

Oakland Raiders Training Camp Battles – Offensive Line

David Wilson – May 29, 2013

With the Raiders looking to run a power blocking scheme this coming season, they need to improve the offensive line in order to have success.

Oakland Raiders 2013 Draft Signalling Change in Defensive Scheme?

David Wilson – May 2, 2013

Now that the dust has settled on the Reggie McKenzie’s first full draft, there are widely varying opinions of how he did.


Oakland Raiders Training Camp Battles – Tight End

David Wilson – Jun 16, 2013

Of all the positions on the Oakland Raiders Roster for the 2013 season, who will get the starting role at tight end remains the most difficult to predict.

Raiders Continue Solid Offseason with Solid Draft

Justin Smith – Apr 29, 2013

A major topic of discussion during the Raiders offseason has been how difficult the task of rebuilding is for new General Manager Reggie McKenzie. With over 40 million in dead money weighing down the salary cap and yet another year where they lacked a pick in the top rounds - this time the second as a result of the desperation trade for Carson Palmer two seasons ago, t the Raiders have managed to acquire potential starting cornerback and linebackers in free agency, and bolstered their talent pool and competition with a solid draft. 


Oakland Raiders: 2013 Draft Prediction

David Wilson – Apr 23, 2013

It is going to be a lot more difficult to predict what the Oakland Raiders will do this year than it was under Al Davis. But, this article is written by the ONLY writer to correctly predict Oakland’s first choice in last year’s draft (T/G - Tony Bergstrom).




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Never Give UP: Looking forward to NFL 2013

Damali Binta – Jun 12, 2013

It is going to be challenging to predict outcomes in 2013 because there are so many changes in the roster and staff of the Oakland Raiders. Some of us never give up; we hold fast to our dream of winning again, and again, and again.....


Mechelle Brock, A Chaplain, will Attend Hall of Fame Gala with Damali Binta

Damali Binta – Jun 14, 2013

In 2007, Mechelle Brock spoke positive words to Pastor Tina Wilson (now deceased) and Damali Binta. Brock, who works with many retired NFL athletes and other professionals foresaw a time when Mr. Warren Wells would be honored for his contributions to professional football. Now is the time for this honor to happen.


Amy Trask: A Mother of the Oakland Raiders for 25 years

Damali Binta – May 12, 2013

The resignation of Amy Trask is a benchmark to indicate that the Oakland Raiders have the same name, but they may not have the same character that was built by the late Mr. Al Davis. I might add that a "mother" knows when it is time to let "the mothered" go forward, to develop a new style, a new "collective person."



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