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The 2013 NFL draft class is believed to have quality NFL players throughout, however, there is not believed to be any superstars.  When the best part about a draft is its depth, the only way to take advantage of that depth is to have as many picks as possible.  The Oakland Raiders currently hold the No. 3 overall pick in ... Read More »

  Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain may have found a new home in Baltimore with the Super Bowl Champion Ravens.  According to NFL.com, McClain and the Ravens are said to be working out the details of a contract. The former first round pick was released last week by the Raiders.  He showed flashes of talent on the field, especially ... Read More »

It is possible that no team has done more to remodel itself than the Oakland Raiders this offseason.  Gone are the likes of Richard Seymour, Rolando McClain, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Michael Huff, Carson Palmer, and Tommy Kelly.  The Raiders are clearly headed in a new direction but no one knows what direction that is as of yet.  The trade for quarterback ... Read More »

The Oakland Raiders’ approach this offseason seems to be that they have accepted things are going to get worse before they gets better. The Raiders have already parted ways with Michael Huff and Darius Heyward-Bey.  Mercurynews.com is reporting the Raiders have now given 2010 first round pick Rolando McClain permission to seek a trade.  McClain has had a number of ... Read More »

After venting his frustrations on social media, Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain was suspended on Friday for conduct detrimental to the team, according to Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer:  Raiders players tell me McClain was informed this morning and they believe the suspension was for more than just this week — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 30, 2012   The ... Read More »