Posted Mon Apr 14th by Monty
Peter King‘s latest edition of MMQB has a nice little nugget (one of the “Quotes of the Week”): “JaMarcus has been able to play at a big weight. He really has phenomenal feet for that size, to be able to move around for that size. You’re never going to play with him at 260 or […]
Posted Thu Apr 10th by Monty
ProFootballTalk is reporting that the Oakland Raiders are strongly considering selecting defensive end Vernon Gholston with the 4th overall pick in the draft, in lieu of RB Darren McFadden. This, of course, to the disappointment of Broncos fans everywhere, who will now have to work hard to engineer a suitable nickname for the Raiders’ #1 […]
Posted Thu Apr 3rd by Monty
The 2008 NFL Draft is a few weeks away, and the Broncos aren’t the only team excited for what the future holds. What are the Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and San Diego Chargers in need of as the draft approaches? That’s what this CBS article set out to do. It starts by stating the […]
Posted Wed Apr 2nd by Monty
ProFootballTalk turned us onto this little tidbit – ESPN has yet to reveal (or decide) the announcing crew for the 2nd Monday Night game on September 8, between the Raiders and Broncos. Last year, three Mikes called the second game, and the one who doesn’t host an insanely popular morning radio talk show was caught […]
Posted Tue Apr 1st by Monty
Bill Williamson, formerly of the Denver Post and now enjoying his new digs at ESPN, has another interesting nugget on the Broncos. Apparently Raiders coach Lane Kiffin and our old friend Javon Walker are ready and eager for our first week matchup. BRING IT ON! [Hashmarks] The full schedule should be announced in a week […]
Posted Mon Mar 31st by Monty
The Broncos’ week one matchup of the 2008 season is set! Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Denver Broncos will visit the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football to kick off the NFL season. The game will be the second of a MNF Doubleheader (the other, earlier game between the Vikings and Packers). The game […]
Posted Wed Mar 5th by Monty
The aftermath of the Javon Walker six-year deal is making the rounds of the Internet, and the consensus is clear – this deal is easily the worst signing by a team in the past 5 years – and possibly ever. “Tommy Kelly looks like a bargain now. Javon Walker’s six-year, $55 million contract, with $27 […]
Posted Tue Mar 4th by Monty
Wow… just wow… Al Davis has officially gone off the deep end. [Full Story] According to a league source, the Oakland Raiders reached an agreement with Javon Walker on a multi-year deal. The contract is for six years worth $55 million with $16 million guaranteed. Under the terms of the deal, Walker receives $27 million […]
Posted Tue Mar 4th by Monty
It’s been eerily quiet in Javon Walker camp since it was first reported that some 10 teams were interested in his services (a claim I figured was some serious chest puffing by Javon’s agents)… today, Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports that the Oakland Raiders are visiting with Javon, and the two could agree […]
Posted Fri Feb 29th by Monty
Keeping up with Ebenezer Ekuban these days is tricky. Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reported that the Denver Broncos had come to an agreement with Ekuban for a one-year deal. The news was still appearing on the NFLN ticker the last time I checked at around 11am MST. It is important to note that […]
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Published on 04/14/2008 at Mon Apr 14 07:41. Comments Off on Kiffin Says JaMarcus Russell Belongs at 270 lbs.
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