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 | Raiders | Miles Burris to play OLB | 5.23.2012 9:52:31 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said LB Miles Burris will be playing outside linebacker for the team initially. | ||
| Raiders | Want Rolando McClain to improve in coverage | 5.23.2012 9:46:40 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said LB Rolando McClain has to improve in pass coverage. 'I think really just in general, I think some of the coverage aspect, are places he needs to work,' Allen said. 'I think hes done a real good job from a leadership standpoint. I think hes very instinctive. Hes smart out there. Hes taken command of the huddle. Those things Ive been pleased with. Physically, I think as you look at him, I think what he needs to improve on, and he knows this, is a little bit of the pass coverage aspect.' | ||
| Raiders | Darren McFadden looks healthy in workouts | 5.23.2012 9:39:39 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) has showed no lingering effects during offseason workouts from the foot injury that forced him to miss the final nine games last season. He has displayed great speed in practice. | ||
| Raiders | Ron Bartell will not wear leg pads | 5.23.2012 9:23:53 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders CB Ron Bartell is one of many NFL players who doesnt wear knee and thigh pads and doesnt like the NFLs plan to make them mandatory starting in 2013. Bartell is saving up some money now to pay whatever fines he gets for refusing to wear the pads a year from now. 'Personally, I wont be wearing them,' Bartell said. 'So Id better put some fine money away.' | ||
| Raiders | Michael Mitchell injury update | 5.23.2012 8:15:18 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders SS Michael Mitchell (knee) remains sidelined during organized team activities following knee surgery and likely won't practice until training camp. | ||
| Raiders | Rolando McClain issues apology | 5.23.2012 8:08:42 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain apologized Tuesday, May 22, for bringing bad publicity to the team following his recent conviction in Alabama for assault and other charges stemming for allegedly threatening to kill a man and firing a gun next to his head. McClain was convicted last week of third-degree assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm in the city limits last week and sentenced him to 180 days in jail. McClain is out on bail and rejoined the Raiders this week at the team's offseason workouts. 'I apologize for the bad publicity that has been put out there,' McClain said. 'It is a legal process so I can't talk much about it but I think in due time if the Raiders and the Raiders fans that are out there, we'll all see, it will all come to an end and it is what it is. I can't really talk much about it, but it will be resolved in the near future.' | ||
| Raiders | Want Denarius Moore to be a complete WR | 5.21.2012 9:29:30 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer said he believes WR Denarius Moore will only get better in his second pro season; however, in order to do so, Palmer feels Moore must be more than just a deep receiving threat. 'Hes so explosive and can do so many things down the field, but for him to take that next step he needs to get more balls that arent deep balls or big posts down the field for touchdowns,' Palmer said. 'He needs to catch slants and curls and digs and things like that. And the way things are lined up hes the guy. Hes our 'X' receiver and Im excited for him. I know hes excited about this year and hes got a lot to prove.' | ||
| Raiders | Denarius Moore expects to receive extra attention | 5.21.2012 9:20:34 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders WR Denarius Moore said he understand he will receive extra attention from opposing defenses in 2012 after a strong rookie campaign. 'I still dont look at it any different,' Moore said. 'I just come out and do the job Im supposed to do, understand what the coaches want and get my timing down with the quarterback and understand that we have a connection.' | ||
| Raiders | Juron Criner could move up depth chart fast | 5.20.2012 3:58:22 PM EST |
Oakland Raiders WR Juron Criner has been impressive during offseason workouts and has a chance to quickly move up the depth chart because of his size and strength. | ||
| Raiders | Rolando McClain sentenced to 180 days in jail | 5.17.2012 3:54:10 PM EST |
Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain has been sentenced to 180 days in jail in his trial which stemmed from an incident last November when he was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, menacing and wrongful discharge of a firearm. | ||
| Raiders | Co-defendant to testify against Rolando McClain | 5.17.2012 1:00:57 PM EST |
Updating a previous item, Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain's co-defendant in his trial, Jaradious Willingham, pleaded guilty Thursday, May 17, to third-degree assault, and he agreed to testify against McClain. Willingham will serve 90 days in jail. McClain is charged with assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, and wrongful discharge of a firearm in connection to an incident last October. | ||
| Raiders | Marcel Reece still not practicing | 5.17.2012 1:26:23 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders FB Marcel Reece is still not participating in offseason work. The restricted free agent is represented by Joel Segal, who also is the representative for Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson. | ||
| Dolphins | Were interested in Owen Schmitt | 5.17.2012 1:21:43 AM EST |
The Miami Dolphins were interested in signing FB Owen Schmitt, who ended up signing with the Oakland Raiders. The Dolphins appeared to be serious about adding a veteran fullback. | ||
| Raiders | Marcel Reece not taking part in workouts | 5.16.2012 1:37:46 PM EST |
Oakland Raiders restricted free-agent FB Marcel Reece is not participating in offseason workouts because of his contract situation. | ||
| Raiders | Is Terrell Owens a possibility? | 5.16.2012 11:13:59 AM EST |
Free-agent WR Terrell Owens (Bengals) took part in offseason workouts with Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, TE David Ausberry and WR Eddie McGee in Southern California. Palmer said Owens' presence was good for the young receivers. 'It was great for them,' Palmer said of his young teammates. 'It was our fourth or fifth day in a row of throwing and they were tired and sore and for them to see another guy, that's not on a team, that's grinding I think it was a little bit of an eye-opener for them.' Palmer added he has no issues with Owens, despite rumors of such from their one season together with the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Palmer is not sure the team needs a veteran presence in the receiving corps. | ||
| Raiders | Darren McFadden has big goals for 2012 | 5.16.2012 10:52:24 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said Tuesday, May 15, his goal is to rush for 1,800 yards in 2012, the same goal he had for last season. 'I was hoping to get to 1,800 rushing yards, but it didn't work out that way,' McFadden said. 'I will keep pushing for it this year and hopefully get to those goals.' | ||
| Raiders | Carson Palmer adjusting to new scheme | 5.16.2012 9:16:03 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer said hes adjusting well to new offensive coordinator Greg Knapps scheme, which requires him to roll out and throw on the run more than he has since early in his career and in college. 'Ive done a ton of it in my career early on and in college, did a ton of different nakeds and keepers and boots and stuff like that,' Palmer said. 'It really suits me well. It suits our personnel well with some of the guys we have on the outside.' | ||
| Raiders | DHB issues apology for arrest | 5.16.2012 8:53:30 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey issued an apology to fans after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. 'I just kind of regret bringing bad attention to the team, for the most part,' Heyward-Bey said. 'Want to let the fans know that I'm here, working hard, trying to get on the same page with Carson and looking forward to the season.' | ||
| Raiders | Expect David Ausberry to be a receiving TE | 5.16.2012 8:49:02 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he expected TE David Ausberry to be deployed as a receiving tight end this season. Ausberry, a converted wide receiver last season, is noticeably bigger in the upper body as he grows into his position. | ||
| Raiders | Darren McFadden comfortable with zone scheme | 5.16.2012 8:27:35 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said Tuesday, May 15, he is comfortable playing in the team's zone blocking scheme. McFadden struggled with the scheme in his first two seasons as a pro, only to have more success when the team switched to a power scheme. 'I feel I can fit in any scheme running the ball,' McFadden said. 'Now I feel like Ive got my feet wet in the NFL, now I have my confidence boosted, so its just, going out there and playing with confidence Im going to go out there and run the ball.' | ||
| Raiders | Darren McFadden says he's healthy | 5.16.2012 8:24:10 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) said Tuesday, May 15, he is 100 percent after suffering a severe foot injury last season. McFadden is not concerned with injuring the foot again. 'It was just a freak thing, you know. Im going out there and playing like it never happened,' McFadden said. 'Im not going to worry about it. My thing is, just go out there and play hard. I cant control the things that happen when you go out there and get tackled, so I just go hard every play.' | ||
| Raiders | Owen Schmitt signs | 5.16.2012 12:33:39 AM EST |
Updating a previous report, the Oakland Raiders signed free-agent FB Owen Schmitt (Eagles) Tuesday, May 15. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. | ||
| Raiders | Darrius Heyward-Bey won't plead guilty | 5.16.2012 12:28:24 AM EST |
Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey was apologetic in a message to fans regarding his recent drunk-driving arrest. 'I just kind of regret bringing bad attention to the team, for the most part,' Heyward-Bey said. 'Want to let the fans know that I'm here, working hard, trying to get on the same page with (QB Carson Palmer) and looking forward to the season.' Heyward-Bey's agent said his client will plead not guilty. | ||
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