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Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 31, 2014
The Raiders wasted no time on Monday as they signed veteran cornerback Carlos Rogers, reuniting him with teammate Tarell Brown. Brown and Rogers were the starting cornerbacks across the Bay with the San Francisco 49er’s for the past three seasons. Rogers started all 48 games in his three years with the Niners before being released earlier this month as an effort to save cap room and rebuild the secondary. In all, Rogers has appeared in 126 career games (116 starts) over nine seasons and recorded 503 tackles (392 solo), 17 interceptions, 109 passes defensed, one sack, four forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. Rogers last made the Pro Bowl in 2011 with the Niners when he was also awarded second-team Associated Press All-Pro honors. The signing also gives the Raiders another veteran presence in the locker room that comes from a winning culture. With Charles Woodson and now Rogers and Brown, the Raiders have surrounded second-year cornerback D.J. Hayden with experienced, successful cornerbacks which can only help in his development. Terms of the contract have not been released.
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Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 31, 2014
After signing former San Francisco 49er’s cornerback Tarell Brown the Raiders are now meeting with his former teammate Carlos Rogers on Monday, according to reports. Rogers was cut earlier this month by the 49er’s after spending the last three seasons with the team across the Bay. Rogers and Brown acted as San Francisco’s starting cornerbacks but he also played the role of slot cornerback, which the Raiders desperately need. Rookie cornerback D.J. Hayden played slot cornerback last season but will likely be kicked outside to a starting position this season. During his time in San Francisco, Rogers started every game in his three-year stint while recording nine interceptions and 146 tackles. If they choose to add Rogers, a nine-year veteran, the Raiders will gain another starting-caliber cornerback that will also provide them with great flexibility with their options of who to put in the slot corner position. Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 29, 2014
The Oakland Raiders helped participate in the first ever We Day California on Thursday at Oracle Arena, celebrating youth’s participation and commitment to serving the community. In attendance was Raiders fullback Marcel Reece, cornerback Taiwan Jones, wide receiver Rod Streater, punter Marquette King and long snapper Jon Condo. Kids could only earn a ticket through participation in a community service tactic that helps the community on a local or global scale. The event was put together by the Free the Children organization, aiming to get kids into community service such as raising money for schools around the world, providing fresh cleaning water, etc. Though it was the first We Day in California, We Days have occurred in places like Canada, the UK and Seattle. The event had a participation of 16,000 kids, according to Free the Children co-founder Craig Kielburger. The event also brought together celebrities, philanthropists, athletes and actors into the same building to address the kids. In attendance were the aforementioned Raiders players, one 49er’s player, Magic Johnson, actors Seth Rogan and Martin Sheen. Johnson is a We Day co-chair and has always been a proponent of getting students inspired and motivated to making the community a better place. The Raiders players in attendance took the stage in front of the 16,000 young fans and addressed them, thanking them and rewarding them for their work done in the community. “It’s amazing. It’s fun for us,” Reece said to Rebecca Corman of Raiders.com. “We’re not out here playing football; we’re out here as men and we’re inspired by these kids. It means a lot to us. Today is not just about giving back but rewarding them for what they’ve done.” Streater felt just as honored to be in attendance at California’s first-ever We Day. “It was an honor to be on stage at We Day,” Streater said to Rebecca Corman of Raiders.com. “I take pride in giving back to the community. To see so many people there who have given back to the community too is amazing.” We Day California hopes that by showing the students they are not alone in giving back to the community, they’ll continue to move forward in their quest to make the world a better place. Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 28, 2014
Never one to shy away from signing a former Packer, Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie was back at it again by signing defensive end C.J. Wilson on Friday. Wilson provides a large body on the defensive line with his 6-foot-3, 305-pound frame. The 26-year-old defensive lineman played defensive end in the Packers’ 3-4 defensive scheme but brings versatility to the Raiders as he will likely play inside at times and be kicked outside for likely running plays. The signing also gives the Raiders more versatility to play their “multiple” defense that Dennis Allen and Jason Tarver have preached since arriving in Oakland. Wilson was drafted in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft and has started just 11 games (50 total games) in the NFL, producing 3.5 sacks over his four years. Wilson appeared in eight games last season (no starts) and finished without a sack and had five tackles. The team also made the signing of Maurice Jones-Drew official on Friday morning.  Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 28, 2014
Veteran running back Maurice Jones-Drew visited the Oakland Raiders on Thursday and it didn’t take long for him and general manager Reggie McKenzie to agree to terms. Scott Bair of Comcast Sports Net has now reported that both sides have come to an agreement, though the terms of the contract have not been released yet. The signing brings Jones-Drew back to the Bay Area, where he grew up and attended local football powerhouse De La Salle High School. Jones-Drew never lost a game during his three-year stint playing varsity football at De La Salle, part of the school’s high-school record 151-game win streak. The 29-year-old running back seemed to lack the explosiveness last season that he once possessed as he rushed for just 803 rushing yards on only 3.4 yards per carry, and five rushing touchdowns. In 70 games started in the NFL, Jones-Drew has 8,071 rushing yards (4.5 yards per carry) and 68 touchdowns. He also possesses great ability to catch the ball out of the backfield as he has recorded 335 receptions for 2873 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Adding Jones-Drew gives the Raiders much-needed competition at the running back position after they re-signed Darren McFadden to a cheap one-year deal hoping he can remain healthy and give the team solid production. The Raiders now have McFadden, Jones-Drew, second-year player Latavius Murray, Jeremy Stewart and CFL star Kory Sheets on the roster at running back.  Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 27, 2014
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that veteran free-agent running back Maurice Jones-Drew could be coming home to the Bay Area as he comes for a visit to Oakland over the next couple of days. Jones-Drew was born in nearby Pinole, Calif. and went to local high-school powerhouse De La Salle high school where he never lost a game in his three-year stint. Part of a high school record 151-game winning streak. Rapoport expects things to move aggressively between the Raiders and the 29-year-old running back. Jones-Drew, a three-time Pro Bowler (2009-2011), seemed to lack the explosiveness last season that he once possessed as he rushed for just 803 rushing yards on only 3.4 yards per carry, and five rushing touchdowns. In 70 games started in the NFL, Jones-Drew has 8,071 rushing yards (4.5 yards per carry) and 68 touchdowns. He also possesses great ability to catch the ball out of the backfield as he has recorded 335 receptions for 2873 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Adding Jones-Drew would give the Raiders much-needed competition at the running back position after they re-signed Darren McFadden to a cheap one-year deal hoping he can remain healthy and give the team solid production.  Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 21, 2014
The Raiders have officially acquired veteran quarterback Matt Schaub after finalizing a trade with the Houston Texans early Friday morning. Schaub was believed to be released by the Texans but instead they kept him and ultimately found a trade partner in the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders are reportedly sending a late-round pick to the Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft. Schaub brings with him a $14.5 million cap hit Schaub, a 10-year veteran, was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons but didn’t become a regular starter until joining the Texans in 2007. In his 88 starts for the Texans, Schaub has thrown 124 touchdowns and 78 interceptions while averaging 3,317 passing yards per season. The 32-year-old quarterback was benched last season due to his poor play and in an effort to see what the younger Case Keenum had. Despite being benched last season, Schaub is just one season removed from throwing for 4,008 yards, 22 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 64.3 percent completion rate.  Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 19, 2014
The Raiders have re-signed veteran safety Charles Woodson, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson. Source: Charles Woodson has agreed to terms on a 1-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. — Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 20, 2014 Woodson agreed to return to the Raiders last offseason after playing with the Packers for seven seasons and winning a Super Bowl there. Woodson was originally drafted by the Raiders fourth overall in the 1998 NFL Draft and playing with them for eight seasons. Woodson, most likely a future Hall of Famer, has accumulated 138 passes defensed, 56 interceptions, 32 forced fumbles, 11 touchdowns, and 853 tackles in his 16-year career. He was originally a cornerback before being converted to safety two years ago. Woodson started all 16 games for the Raiders last season and finished with one interception, three passes defensed and 75 tackles while playing free safety. Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 18, 2014
Reggie McKenzie and the Raiders continued to add pieces to the offensive line on Tuesday as he added former-Buccaneer offensive lineman Donald Penn to the roster, according to NFL.com Penn will seemingly enter offseason workouts as the Raiders starting left tackle after the Raiders failed to complete a signing of Rodger Saffold and let Jared Veldheer walk in free agency. Penn became a free agent after the Buccaneers released him earlier this offseason. Penn recently signed a six-year deal with them in 2010 but was set to make $6.75 million in 2014. Penn is just another signing by McKenzie in attempt to secure up the Raiders porous trenches over recent years. DL Lamarr Woodley and Justin Tuck signed last week as did OL Austin Howard before OL Kevin Boothe signed yesterday. Originally published on Silver & Black Report on March 17, 2014
The Raiders recent run of adding veterans with Super Bowl experience continued as they added veteran offensive lineman Kevin Boothe, who was part of the Giants' two recent Super Bowl victories. Boothe started all 32 games over the last two seasons and brings versatility with experience all along the line. Last season, Boothe played 10 games at left guard while playing the other six at center. Boothe was originally drafted by the Raiders in the sixth round (176th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He then played in all 16 games of his rookie career before joining the Giants in 2007. His 16 games played includes 14 starts at right guard. In his career, Boothe has played in 105 total games with 62 starts at left/right guard, right tackle and center. |
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