Hours after the Oakland Raiders topped the Houston Texans for a thrilling 25-20 win on Sunday, speculation swirled around who will run the NFL franchise after the passing of its iconoclastic owner Al Davis, who died Saturday in Oakland at age 82.
After flying out to a 17-7 lead in the first half, the New York Jets defense would give up 24 straight points. The offense was unable to mount a successful comeback, and the Jets now fall to 2-1 on the season after today's 34-24 loss at the Oakland Raiders.
The Oakland Raiders started the 2011 football season right where they left off last season, beating their division opponents. It was a close game, but the Raiders walk away with the victory.
Many people have criticized Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis for making several curious decisions. Former Raiders head coach and current USC head coach Lane Kiffin turned up the heat a notch by blasting Davis.
The Oakland Raiders selected former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor in the third round of the NFL Supplemental Draft. We still need to find out two things: What position will Terrelle Pryor play, and what were the Raiders smoking?
It has been rumored for weeks and today, those rumors became reality. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Oakland Raiders have come to a terms with former New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss on a four-year, $16 million deal.