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"Teach the Concepts" is What Dennis Allen Says to the Oakland Raiders and Raider Nation

Damali Binta – Feb 2, 2012

Grant Napear's Show on 1140 The Fan aired an interview with Head Coach Dennis Allen. Certain things stood out. When Allen focused on the importance of teaching the concepts to help the Oakland Raiders understand what he and the other coaches will be looking for, it impressed this writer.

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Oakland Raiders: 5 Offensive Free Agents the Raiders Should Target

John Doublin – Feb 2, 2012

The "new era" of Oakland Raiders' football is upon us. New ownership, (in a sense) the first general manager in two decades, a new coach and most likely an entirely new coaching staff with a few exceptions.

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Oakland Raiders: 5 Free Agents the Oakland Raiders Could Target this Off Season

Luis Reyes – Feb 1, 2012

2012 will be a historic year for Raider Nation. This will be the first off-season in the post Al Davis era, led by new General Manager Reggie McKenzie and new Head Coach Dennis Allen. For the first time since 1963, the Oakland Raiders organization is going to hit free agency with a different man pulling the strings besides the late owner Al Davis.

Oakland Raiders: 5 Defensive Free Agents the Raiders Should Pursue

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David Wilson – Feb 2, 2012

The Oakland Raiders are transitioning to an almost totally new coaching staff in 2012, and inevitably with that will come change within the roster. Some players who donâ€™t fit new systems will be shipped out, and the Raiders will look for others who do fit to be moved in.