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Go time: Raiders challenge players from other teams in 7-on-7

BUFORD, Ga. — Oakland Raiders players went through a seven-on-seven workout against players from several different NFL teams Wednesday at a local high school football field. Players from multiple teams have been holding such sessions among their own groups for weeks, but this is believed to be the first seven-on-seven workout with players from different teams during the lockout, which is in its third month

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Oakland Raiders "Evil," Says War Criminal Donald Rumsfeld

Oakland Raiders "Evil," Says War Criminal Donald Rumsfeld

During an interview with Financial Times earlier this month, Donald Rumsfeld talked about his new memoir, Known and Unknown , and his tenure with the Bush administration.

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Oakland Raiders "Evil," Says War Criminal Donald Rumsfeld

Oakland Raiders "Evil," Says War Criminal Donald Rumsfeld

During an interview with Financial Times earlier this month, Donald Rumsfeld talked about his new memoir, Known and Unknown , and his tenure with the Bush administration. The former US Defense Secretary also talked football. Namely, the Oakland Raiders

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Hall Of Famer Woodson Joining Raiders Staff

Hall Of Famer Woodson Joining Raiders Staff

Rod Woodson seen as a player with the Raiders in 2004 (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) OAKLAND (AP) – The Oakland Raiders have hired Hall of Famer Rod Woodson as an assistant to coach the team’s cornerbacks. The Raiders announced the move Monday to bring back their former star player as a member of Hue Jackson’s coaching staff

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Rod Woodson Joins Oakland Raiders As Defensive Backs Coach

Read More: Oakland Raiders Rod Woodson has joined Hue Jackson’s Oakland Raiders staff as defensive backs coach, the team announced Monday.

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Woodson is important reminder to Oakland

If the Oakland Raiders need another reminder of the importance of re-signing cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, all they have to do is watch the Super Bowl on Sunday. One of the reasons the Green Bay Packers will be facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl is the presence of cornerback Charles Woodson

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Oakland Raiders notebook: Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson content but open to other opportunities

Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said he is quite content with his current position.

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Oakland Raiders and Texas Southern University Made Us Half-Happy With New Trend

Oakland Raiders and Texas Southern University Made Us Half-Happy With New Trend

Jeff Gross/Getty Images We all select our favorite teams in different ways. Some folks are born into the Raider Nation

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Raiders scramble to replace DE Scott, who’s out for season

The Oakland Raiders might find it easier getting over last weekend’s blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers than overcoming Trevor Scott’s knee injury.

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Which Oakland Raider Team Will Be Playing The Miami Dolphins? Both Are 5-5

The Oakland Raiders, having played miserably last Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, have a chance at redemption when the Miami Dolphins come to town.

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Oakland Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins: Raiders Return Home in Week 12

The Oakland Raiders will need to have a short-term memory when they return home to take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 12. The Raiders got embarrassed in Week 11 against their old rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers crushed the Raiders 35-3 and made Oakland look like the Raiders of old

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Tomlin refuses to rip NFL for Seymour fine, officials for calls

While the Pittsburgh Steelers complain that the toughened-up rules are being redefined almost weekly, causing confusion about what hits are legal and which will draw punishment, their coach doesn’t want any more debate about what is being called — and what isn’t.

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Cable: Raiders’ Campbell still starter after benching vs. Steelers

There’s no quarterback controversy in Oakland — for now. Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who came off the bench to replace Raiders starter Jason Campbell in the Raiders 35-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will remain the backup, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Oakland Raiders: Finally Falling Apart?

Oakland Raiders fans — Don’t book those flights to the Super Bowl just yet. The Oakland Raiders’ impressive resurgence was knocked off course Sunday when they were dominated by the Pittsburgh Steelers in every phase of the game during a 35-3 thrashing at Heinz Field

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