http://www.sportsnipe.com Oakland Raiders, Team News, Updates, and Stats from all sports sources, updated continually. http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048058/cincinnati-bengals-vs-oakland-raiders-nfl-week-11-picks-pointspreadscom.html Point-Spreads.comCincinnati Bengals vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 11 PicksPoint-Spreads.comThe Oakland Raiders host the red hot Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday Nov 22, as the Bengals look for an easy road win. The Raiders have won three of the past ...Cincinnati Bengals at Oakland Raiders NFL Predictions & PicksLocksmith Sports PicksCincinnati Bengals vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 11 PredictionsSports-Odds.comCincinnati Bengals Week 11 Preview: West Coast Warm-Up Against RaidersBleacher ReportCincinnati.com -StarNewsOnline.com -Bleacher Reportall 19 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048057/bengals-source-benson-likely-to-sit-larry-johnson-get-carries-usa-online-gambling-news.html TSN.caBengals Source: Benson Likely To Sit; Larry Johnson To Get CarriesUSA Online Gambling NewsAt this point, it is assumed that Benson will miss Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders. Benson is ailed by a hip injury suffered during the win last ...NFL Preview - Cincinnati (7-2) at Oakland (2-7)Kansas City StarBengals' Newest RB Expects To Play SundayWLWTReport: Bengals will be without RB Benson vs. RaidersCoversBleacher Report -Betfred.com Betting News (blog) -Chicago Sun-Timesall 153 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047193/cincinnati-bengals-at-oakland-raiders-nfl-predictions-amp-picks-locksmith-sports.html Sports-Odds.comCincinnati Bengals at Oakland Raiders NFL Predictions & PicksLocksmith Sports PicksThe 7-2 Cincinnati Bengals head west to take on the 2-7 Oakland Raiders this Sunday in a Week 11 AFC non-conference clash. Last week, Cincy solidified ...Cincinnati Bengals vs Oakland Raiders NFL Week 11 PredictionsSports-Odds.comRaiders haunted by mistakesCincinnati.comOchocinco leads surging Bengals into OaklandStarNewsOnline.comBleacher Reportall 13 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047192/oakland-raiders-week-11-pressures-hurries-knockdowns-bleacher-report.html SkySportsOakland Raiders Week 11 : Pressures, Hurries, and KnockdownsBleacher ReportThere have been some shakeups around our beloved Raiders, the most obvious of which is a switch from the struggling JaMarcus Russell to Bruce Gradkowski at ...Oakland Raiders have supreme confidence in new starting quarterback Bruce ...San Jose Mercury NewsRussell benching reveals Raiders' lack of foresightExaminer.comJaMarcus Russell: The face of the franchise.Just Blog Baby (blog)Philadelphia Inquirer -The Associated Press -Seattle Post Intelligencerall 366 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046277/bengals-newest-rb-expects-to-play-sunday-wlwt.html TSN.caBengals' Newest RB Expects To Play SundayWLWTCINCINNATI -- The Bengals' latest running back thinks he'll play at least a few snaps against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. If Cedric Benson can't play ...NFL Preview - Cincinnati (7-2) at Oakland (2-7)Kansas City StarReport: Bengals will be without RB Benson vs. RaidersCoversCedric Benson Declares Himself Game-Time Decision for SundayBleacher ReportBetfred.com Betting News (blog) -Chicago Sun-Timesall 141 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046275/oakland-raiders-put-their-trust-in-quarterback-bruce-gradkowski.html Raiders passing game coordinator Ted Tollner sees Bruce Gradkowski in practice every day guiding Oakland's offense with the ease of an experienced quarterback. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045312/10-spot-browns-raiders-truly-offensive-espn.html ESPN10 Spot: Browns, Raiders truly offensiveESPNThe Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders are challenging, and could set, the NFL 16-game regular-season record for fewest points scored in a season. ... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045311/report-bengals-will-be-without-rb-benson-vs-raiders-covers.html TSN.caReport: Bengals will be without RB Benson vs. RaidersCoversThe report also said some of Benson's teammates would be surprised if he played vs. the Oakland Raiders. He suffered the injury in last week's win at ...NFL Preview - Cincinnati (7-2) at Oakland (2-7)Kansas City StarBenson heads running repairsSkySportsBengals sweating over BensonBetfred.com Betting News (blog)Chicago Sun-Timesall 137 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045310/gradkowski-takes-on-run.html Fourth-year quarterback Bruce Gradkowski thinks his best has yet to come. After all, it can't get much worse than the worst already behind him. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044878/bengals-going-without-cedric-benson-yahoo-sports.html It's looking like running back Cedric Benson won't be taking the ball at all this Sunday when his team... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044042/benson-heads-running-repairs-skysports.html TSN.caBenson heads running repairsSkySportsBenson has been brilliant for the Bengals this season but a hip looks like keeping him out of Sunday's games against the Oakland Raiders, and there could be ...NFL Preview - Cincinnati (7-2) at Oakland (2-7)Kansas City StarOchocinco leads surging Bengals into OaklandStarNewsOnline.comJohnson's arrival appears to irk CedChicago Sun-Timesall 130 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044041/gruden-finds-safe-haven-in-booth-yahoo-sports.html Jon Gruden's approach and delivery on MNF have resonated with fans as his coaching rep is restored. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1043846/hardworking-gradkowski-gives-foes-new-look.html Fourth-year quarterback Bruce Gradkowski thinks his best has yet to come. After all, it can't get much worse than the worst already behind him. Gradkowski was dumped off the Buccaneers' bench, dropped by the Rams before he played a game, unemployed for 13... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042837/raiders-lease-inspires-ambitious-plans-san-francisco-chronicle.html CBC.caRaiders lease inspires ambitious plansSan Francisco ChronicleIn a rare bit of good budget news, Ignacio de la Fuente announced yesterday the Oakland Raiders football team agreed to a lease extension with the ...Raiders extend Coliseum agreement to 2013Bizjournals.comRaiders Extend Deal to Stay in OaklandNBC Bay AreaDon't Buy That Los Angeles Raiders Jersey YetNBC Los AngelesSan Jose Mercury News -East Bay Express -AHNall 196 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042579/raiders-haunted-by-mistakes-cincinnaticom.html Raiders haunted by mistakesCincinnati.comOakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said it figures that Oakland is hosting Cincinnati ...and more » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042578/oakland-raiders-have-supreme-confidence-in-new-starting-quarterback-bruce-san-jose-mercury-news.html SportsBlogs Nation (blog)Oakland Raiders have supreme confidence in new starting quarterback Bruce ...San Jose Mercury NewsRaiders passing game coordinator Ted Tollner sees Bruce Gradkowski in practice every day guiding Oakland's offense with the ease of an ...NFL: Raiders bench Russell, promote GradkowskiPhiladelphia InquirerGradkowski In At Quarterback For Raiders; Ineffective Russell BenchedAHNRussell benched by RaidersSkySportsThe Associated Press -Seattle Post Intelligencer -National Football Postall 342 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042101/raiders-high-on-highlands-mike-mitchell-cincinnaticom.html Raiders high on Highlands' Mike MitchellCincinnati.comFormer Highlands standout Mike Mitchell (34) went on to a successful career at Ohio University before being drafted by the Oakland Raider.Raiders haunted by mistakesCincinnati.comall 3 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042100/ny-jets-leon-washington-in-good-spirits-face-long-rehabilitation-for-starledger-njcom.html The Star-Ledger - NJ.comNY Jets' Leon Washington in good spirits in face of long rehabilitation for ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.com... he spoke to the local media for the first time since suffering a compound fracture of his right fibula and tibia against the Oakland Raiders in Week 7. ...Leon Washington on Road to RecoveryNew York TimesInjured New York Jets running back Leon Washington optimistic, hopes to rejoin ...New York Daily NewsJets RB-KR Washington optimistic about being back from broken leg by MarchThe Canadian PressThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comall 33 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042099/lets-go-ski.html Cable made the right move by benching Russell although it should have happened a few games ago. Bruce Gradkowski gets the opportunity to prepare as the starter this week, get 1st unit reps., and have a game plan tailored to his strengths.Gradkowski does a few key things that Russell has yet to demonstrate on a consistent basis:(1) Ski moves within and outside the pocket much better than Russell. He has better footwork, nimbleness, decisiveness, and quickness when avoiding the pass rush. His mobility gives the team a chance to make positive plays when the pocket breaks down.(2) Ski throws a more accurate, catchable ball which allows the Raiders WRs more opportunities to secure the ball and get YAC.(3) Ski is more engaging when interacting with teammates. The bounce in his step, his energy, and sense of urgency are important game managing traits. Getting quickly in and out of the huddle, taking control at the line of scrimmage, and having more time to audible out of a play call benefits the offensive unit.There is no doubt that Gradkowski has a tall order in facing an elite defense like the Bengals. I thing this change at QB will give the offense new life and direction. Having Russell sit and watch from the sidelines for 1 game or the rest of the season will hopefully recalibrate his career purpose. At this point in a lost season, Russell's sense of entitlement has been officially revoked.My general feeling is that Gradkowski is getting an audition for his role in 2010. I don't see him as anything more than a stop gap measure and serviceable back up. Russell hasn't proven to be even remotely competent through 9 games. Whether the Raiders sign a veteran free agent QB, draft another QB, or let Gradkowski, Frye, and Russell battle it out in an open competition next spring is unknown.With Cable's job in serious jeopardy due to poor performance on the field and controversy off the field, a new head coach will need to provide input in evaluating the QB position for next season. Just like the previous 6 seasons, there are many unsettled issues that need to be resolved. At the top of the list is the QB position, the Head Coach, and the vacancy at GM which is typically the heart and soul of a team's leadership and vision. Ideally, I would love to see these 3 areas of concern addressed in reverse order: Hire a GM. Let the GM choose a Head Coach. Let the Head Coach size up the best QB for his team. Is that asking for too much? I guess so considering these 3 areas have been in flux for countless consecutive years. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042098/2009-nfl-rookie-rankings-week-11.html As Week 11 of the NFL season approaches, Scout.com’s Chris Steuber updates his 2009 NFL Rookie Rankings; a Big Board system where the top-20 rookies are ranked. The ranking system is based on playing time, potential impact, surrounding cast and team environment. Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo is rising up the rankings; find out where your teams top rookie ranks inside. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042097/colts-gain-edge-thanks-to-belichick.html The NFL's rivalry of the decade turned in another game for the ages Sunday night as the Indianapolis Colts remained unbeaten after rallying to defeat the New England Patriots, 35-34. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041276/mistakes-haunt-raiders-cincinnaticom.html Mistakes haunt RaidersCincinnati.comOakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said it figures that Oakland is hosting Cincinnati ...and more » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041275/nfl-preview-cincinnati-72-at-oakland-27-kansas-city-star.html TSN.caNFL Preview - Cincinnati (7-2) at Oakland (2-7)Kansas City StarMany speculated the head-scratching move will spoil the karma in Cincinnati, which will find out soon enough when it visits the Oakland Raiders this Sunday. ...Ochocinco leads surging Bengals into OaklandStarNewsOnline.comJohnson's arrival appears to irk CedChicago Sun-Timesall 105 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041274/gradkowski-doesnt-expect-much-change-from-raiders-san-jose-mercury-news.html SportsBlogs Nation (blog)Gradkowski doesn't expect much change from RaidersSan Jose Mercury NewsBruce Gradkowski doesn't expect the Oakland Raiders offense to change much now that he's the starting quarterback. Gradkowski, who replaces struggling ...NFL: Raiders bench Russell, promote GradkowskiPhiladelphia InquirerGradkowski In At Quarterback For Raiders; Ineffective Russell BenchedAHNRussell benched by RaidersSkySportsThe Associated Press -Seattle Post Intelligencer -National Football Postall 337 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041273/gradkowski-doesnt-expect-much-change-from-raiders.html Bruce Gradkowski doesn't expect the Oakland Raiders offense to change much now that he's the starting quarterback. Gradkowski, who replaces struggling former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell, said he's comfortable enough with the Raiders' playbook that there won't be a need to make any alterations. "There might be a couple tweaks here and there, but we're just going to run the offense, do what we do and try to make some plays," Gradkowski said Thursday. "We have a lot of weapons. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041272/ochocinco-leads-surging-bengals-into-oakland.html Chad Ochocinco sent deodorant to the Baltimore Ravens before a key AFC North showdown to pump himself up for the big game. The fun-loving Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver wanted to send mustard to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week because they would never "ketchup" in the game before coach Marvin Lewis nixed that idea. With a game against the struggling Oakland Raiders next up on Cincinnati's schedule, Ochocinco has no plans for any gimmicks. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041271/gradkowski-doesnt-expect-much-change-from-raiders-ap.html Bruce Gradkowski doesn't expect the Oakland Raiders offense to change much now that he's the starting quarterback. Gradkowski, who replaces struggling former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell, said he's comfortable enough with the Raiders' playbook that there won't be a need to make any alterations. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041270/ochocinco-leads-surging-bengals-into-oakland-pa-sportsticker.html By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040659/tom-cable-day-in-life-oakland-raiders-coach-pt-2-bleacher-report.html Bleacher ReportTom Cable: A Day In The Life Of The Oakland Raiders Coach, Pt. 2Bleacher ReportWhen we left: Tom Cable was waiting for players to arrive for their Monday meetings. Cable, trying to rub away the pickaxe-wielding gnomes in his head, ... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040657/tom-cable-day-in-life-oakland-raiders-coach-pt-2-bleacher-report.html Bleacher ReportTom Cable: A Day In The Life Of The Oakland Raiders Coach, Pt. 2Bleacher ReportWhen we left: Tom Cable was waiting for players to arrive for their Monday meetings. Cable, trying to rub away the pickaxe-wielding gnomes in his head, ... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040655/day-in-life-tom-cable-part-deux.html   For A Day in the Life pt. 1 click here. When we left: Tom Cable was waiting for players to arrive for their Monday meetings. Cable, trying to rub away the pickaxe-wielding gnomes in his head, is waiting for Russell while trying to think of a new way to reach him. “Maybe I should invite him over for dinner like Al Pacino invited Steamin’ Willie Beamon in On Any Given Sunday. Wait, that’s not going to work. What am I going to do, microwave some Hot Pockets and have a sit down in the office? Maybe I could make him watch the movie; or, better yet—I should invite him over to my house. He and my wife can work some things out while I relax here.” Cable reaches for the intercom, “Les, where’s JaSuckus? Please tell me that he at least bothered to show up…or better yet, quit.” “Oh yeah, apparently he was here before the morning crew started their 5 A.M. shift.” “Really? That’s outstanding.” “Well, it would be, except he is passed out in the cafeteria under his new fur jacket. The cleanup guy thought he was a wild animal and whacked him with his mop, but he didn’t even move. He kept poking him until JaMarcus threw his cell phone at him.” “Ugh…did it hurt the guy?” “You’re kidding right? It missed him by a mile. It did go through the wall and leave a two-foot hole though. We got a crew trying to get him up now.” “Commitment to excellence,” Cable said. In the background he overheard Les’s TV, “Breaking news!” Accompanied by various whizzing sound effects, “Chris Mortenson is live with new developments on Tom ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Cable.” Cable shook his head and thought “Oh good, I was wondering what was taking them so long.” “Les!” Cable shouted through the door hoping to bypass the intercom and consequently the reports, “get me What’s-a-football-Bey instead!” Les hit the intercom button, “You got it.” In the half second the button was pressed Cable caught Mortenson saying, “…more than assault…” Les, pressed the button again, “on his way coach, he is at the other end of the building. He should be here in five.” Mortenson was still going, “peacefully sleeping when Cable tried to sever her fingers…” “At least they aren’t being unbiased,” Cable thought. Ten seconds later, Les buzzed in, “Bey is here.” Cable heard Mortenson in the background “innocent housekeeper was assaulted…” “That was quick,” Cable thought, while focusing on his job and not the TV, “he was a half mile away.” Cable saw his door handle turn a half of turn and reset, then do the whole thing over again. “Les! Let these guys in the door this is just embarrassing.” Les opened the door while Mortenson talked away, “a deadly weapon…” Cable shook his head. “Sorry coach,” Heyward-Bey said apologetically and a little out of breath, “I can’t keep my grip on the handle. I have a hard time holding onto round things.” “I’ve noticed, Darrius. Thanks for getting here so quick though.” “No problem coach—I love to run.” “I know you have been getting good grades Darrius and this game you actually got 22 yards, but that last drop you had—well—there is no way to put this gently, it really hurt us. I am afraid I just can’t give you more than a C this week.” “Oh coach, not a C! My mom is going to kill me. I mean all the guys said they supported me and this can happen to rookies and I know I need to catch those, but come on! You’ve seen my mom coach.” “I know Darrius, but you can’t very well use your stats to support your play.” Cable said, while regretting he ever came up with this grading system in order to protect his young receiver’s fragile psyche. “Look, let’s hope this was just a bad week for you. I want you to go out there and have a strong week of practice. Work on those fundamentals and remember the ball is your friend. Remember how we talked about it not being able to hurt you—that’s all in your head.” “You’re sure there’s no teeth hidden in the ball, right?” “I promise Darrius—look for yourself.” Cable tossed the ball, sitting on his desk, to Heyward-Bey’s hands. Picking it up off the floor, Heyward-Bey looked it up and down as he walked out of the office while repeating his mantra, “No teeth, Darrius. Nice ball, Darrius. The ball is our friend, Darrius.” In the background Mortenson was still talking, “the houskeeper is recovering from the attempted murder…” “What?” Cable had heard enough of that garbage. “Les!” Cable shouted through the door, “just shout your answers. Is JaHangover on his way yet?” Les pressed the intercom and shouted, “He is up, but apparently he is on his way to Mr. Davis’s office!” Cable heard Mortenson in the background, “Maria Lutz, Cable’s ex…” “Les” Cable pressed the intercom, “I am going to use the intercom, but from now on you just shout to me, without the intercom. Okay?” “Sure thing, boss.” Les said through the intercom. Long enough for Cable to hear, “assaulted her with deadly weapons…” “Sorry that was the last time.” Les said through the intercom. Mortenson finished his thought, “13 or 22 different times.” “Get me McSissy; keep me updated on JaNoclue, and send Higgins, Murphy and Schillens in. No, wait I’ll talk to Schillens later. Tell him not to move unless he has to.” Cable did not want the one receiver he trusted to re-injure his foot. In a desperate search for his aspirin, Cable looks up to see Les open the door. “Darren’s here coach” McFadden walked through the doorway. Les put his hand on McFadden’s back to show him in, which knocked McFadden to the ground. “Christ Les! You didn’t have to tackle me.” McFadden said while picking up the water bottle he dropped while falling. Meanwhile, Cable could not help but hear the TV “Let’s go to Chris Mortenson with some more Breaking news…” “At least,” Cable thought, “they have moved onto another story.” “Darren, it was great to get you back into the flow last week. How are you feeling?” “Not good coach. I got hit like ten times. The trainers said there was nothing wrong with me, but when I leave here I am going to have them check again.” “Darren, I want you ready to go. I am thinking of putting in some more plays for you this week. Some things to get you into space…” “Oh I like space,” McFadden interrupted, “I don’t think I could get hit hard if everyone is weightless.” “No Darren—space on the football field. We need to take advantage of your quickness and your speed. Maybe some pitches and I also want to line you up wide and run some bubble screens.” “Oh…well, I’ll let you know what the trainers say coach. I should be ready to go before the season’s over.” “Darren, you can leave now.” Cable said while stroking his picture of Justin Fargas. “Good talk coach. I am off to the whirlpool.” McFadden opened the door while thinking, “They need to turn down the water flow though—it keeps knocking me over.” While the door was open Cable heard, “after slapping her, she said Tom Cable asked her to wear a veil and told her to stay away from New York on 9/11.” “What?” Cable thought, but trying to tune it out.  “Les, how are we looking with player’s meetings?” “Well,” Les said into the intercom, “JaMarcus just left Mr. Davis’s office and boss man wants you to call him. Murphy and Higgins are currently stuck shoulder to shoulder in a doorway. They entered the doorway at the same time from different halls and knocked each other over. They got up and did it again. They got up again and now they are just stuck.” In the background, “she said Cable punched her...” “Les, what did I say about the intercom?” “Oh yeah, sorry boss.” Les said into the intercom, while Cable heard, “…then grabbed his gun and sat on the grassy knoll.” In a state of disbelief, Cable picked up the phone and before he even pressed Davis’s extension, Davis answered, “Russell is benched. I want you to give him the Marcus Allen treatment, Flores. He is done!” and he hung up. “Wow, maybe my luck is turning” Cable thought, “I got a Flores and I get to bench JaMumbles. Les opened the door. “JaMarcus is here.” Russell walked in. “Aburighta maLesum mana. High five.”  Russell mumbled. Les held up his hand and Russell swung for a high five and missed as Les walked out the door. The door was open long enough for Cable to hear, “she said he slapped her for being Jewish and he and his friend Adolf we going to do something, because Jews were destroying…” Cable—knocked back by the smell of booze and vomit that accompanied Russell—said, “Jesus, JaMarcus! You smell like a bar bathroom at the end of Mardis Gras.” “Ahwellum I baslept herez and Iz dranktd a littlez too much and macouldn’t makes it homez.” “JaMarcus, you need to enunciate. Focus, we have to talk.” “Whatever coach; I think it’s your ears not my talking. Don’t you?” Russell said really slowly while thinking he sounded like an idiot, yet making an excellent point. “We do need to talk though Cable guy.” “Al said I was done,” Russell was still speaking slowly and seemed a little perplexed. “I went up there demanding he get me a new cell phone, because the janitor made me break mine. Also, I need a new beanie since I puked in my good one and I don’t make enough to buy one on my own. He went off, saying, ‘You don’t come here and demand more money from me’ and ‘I am through, blah blah blah.’ He looks like the Emperor from Star Wars when he gets pissed. You want me to play though, right? You saw it wasn’t big ol’ number two’s fault out there, right?” “Actually JaMarcus, you are not making the strides I hoped: you are not putting in the extra time, you don’t seem to care and your accuracy and decision making is getting worse. You are so hungover now that I think your breath is getting me drunk. Now if you change…” “Whatever,” Russell interrupted, “it’s all about the benjamins. I am going to da club. Did I enunciate that well enough?” JaMarcus said as he slowly walked out the door, while thinking he was storming. Russell tried to slam the door for effect, but missed and then realized he didn’t care enough to do anything else. In the background Cable heard “she told me that Cable slapped her while saying he was going to tell the authorities where to find Jesus.” Cable, finally able to block it all out, sat back in his chair and for the first time all day let loose a big smile. “Les, things are looking up my friend! Get Gradkowski in here.” Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040654/day-in-life-tom-cable-part-deux.html   For A Day in the Life pt. 1 click here. When we left: Tom Cable was waiting for players to arrive for their Monday meetings. Cable, trying to rub away the pickaxe-wielding gnomes in his head, is waiting for Russell while trying to think of a new way to reach him. “Maybe I should invite him over for dinner like Al Pacino invited Steamin’ Willie Beamon in On Any Given Sunday. Wait, that’s not going to work. What am I going to do, microwave some Hot Pockets and have a sit down in the office? Maybe I could make him watch the movie; or, better yet—I should invite him over to my house. He and my wife can work some things out while I relax here.” Cable reaches for the intercom, “Les, where’s JaSuckus? Please tell me that he at least bothered to show up…or better yet, quit.” “Oh yeah, apparently he was here before the morning crew started their 5 A.M. shift.” “Really? That’s outstanding.” “Well, it would be, except he is passed out in the cafeteria under his new fur jacket. The cleanup guy thought he was a wild animal and whacked him with his mop, but he didn’t even move. He kept poking him until JaMarcus threw his cell phone at him.” “Ugh…did it hurt the guy?” “You’re kidding right? It missed him by a mile. It did go through the wall and leave a two-foot hole though. We got a crew trying to get him up now.” “Commitment to excellence,” Cable said. In the background he overheard Les’s TV, “Breaking news!” Accompanied by various whizzing sound effects, “Chris Mortenson is live with new developments on Tom ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Cable.” Cable shook his head and thought “Oh good, I was wondering what was taking them so long.” “Les!” Cable shouted through the door hoping to bypass the intercom and consequently the reports, “get me What’s-a-football-Bey instead!” Les hit the intercom button, “You got it.” In the half second the button was pressed Cable caught Mortenson saying, “…more than assault…” Les, pressed the button again, “on his way coach, he is at the other end of the building. He should be here in five.” Mortenson was still going, “peacefully sleeping when Cable tried to sever her fingers…” “At least they aren’t being unbiased,” Cable thought. Ten seconds later, Les buzzed in, “Bey is here.” Cable heard Mortenson in the background “innocent housekeeper was assaulted…” “That was quick,” Cable thought, while focusing on his job and not the TV, “he was a half mile away.” Cable saw his door handle turn a half of turn and reset, then do the whole thing over again. “Les! Let these guys in the door this is just embarrassing.” Les opened the door while Mortenson talked away, “a deadly weapon…” Cable shook his head. “Sorry coach,” Heyward-Bey said apologetically and a little out of breath, “I can’t keep my grip on the handle. I have a hard time holding onto round things.” “I’ve noticed, Darrius. Thanks for getting here so quick though.” “No problem coach—I love to run.” “I know you have been getting good grades Darrius and this game you actually got 22 yards, but that last drop you had—well—there is no way to put this gently, it really hurt us. I am afraid I just can’t give you more than a C this week.” “Oh coach, not a C! My mom is going to kill me. I mean all the guys said they supported me and this can happen to rookies and I know I need to catch those, but come on! You’ve seen my mom coach.” “I know Darrius, but you can’t very well use your stats to support your play.” Cable said, while regretting he ever came up with this grading system in order to protect his young receiver’s fragile psyche. “Look, let’s hope this was just a bad week for you. I want you to go out there and have a strong week of practice. Work on those fundamentals and remember the ball is your friend. Remember how we talked about it not being able to hurt you—that’s all in your head.” “You’re sure there’s no teeth hidden in the ball, right?” “I promise Darrius—look for yourself.” Cable tossed the ball, sitting on his desk, to Heyward-Bey’s hands. Picking it up off the floor, Heyward-Bey looked it up and down as he walked out of the office while repeating his mantra, “No teeth, Darrius. Nice ball, Darrius. The ball is our friend, Darrius.” In the background Mortenson was still talking, “the houskeeper is recovering from the attempted murder…” “What?” Cable had heard enough of that garbage. “Les!” Cable shouted through the door, “just shout your answers. Is JaHangover on his way yet?” Les pressed the intercom and shouted, “He is up, but apparently he is on his way to Mr. Davis’s office!” Cable heard Mortenson in the background, “Maria Lutz, Cable’s ex…” “Les” Cable pressed the intercom, “I am going to use the intercom, but from now on you just shout to me, without the intercom. Okay?” “Sure thing, boss.” Les said through the intercom. Long enough for Cable to hear, “assaulted her with deadly weapons…” “Sorry that was the last time.” Les said through the intercom. Mortenson finished his thought, “13 or 22 different times.” “Get me McSissy; keep me updated on JaNoclue, and send Higgins, Murphy and Schillens in. No, wait I’ll talk to Schillens later. Tell him not to move unless he has to.” Cable did not want the one receiver he trusted to re-injure his foot. In a desperate search for his aspirin, Cable looks up to see Les open the door. “Darren’s here coach” McFadden walked through the doorway. Les put his hand on McFadden’s back to show him in, which knocked McFadden to the ground. “Christ Les! You didn’t have to tackle me.” McFadden said while picking up the water bottle he dropped while falling. Meanwhile, Cable could not help but hear the TV “Let’s go to Chris Mortenson with some more Breaking news…” “At least,” Cable thought, “they have moved onto another story.” “Darren, it was great to get you back into the flow last week. How are you feeling?” “Not good coach. I got hit like ten times. The trainers said there was nothing wrong with me, but when I leave here I am going to have them check again.” “Darren, I want you ready to go. I am thinking of putting in some more plays for you this week. Some things to get you into space…” “Oh I like space,” McFadden interrupted, “I don’t think I could get hit hard if everyone is weightless.” “No Darren—space on the football field. We need to take advantage of your quickness and your speed. Maybe some pitches and I also want to line you up wide and run some bubble screens.” “Oh…well, I’ll let you know what the trainers say coach. I should be ready to go before the season’s over.” “Darren, you can leave now.” Cable said while stroking his picture of Justin Fargas. “Good talk coach. I am off to the whirlpool.” McFadden opened the door while thinking, “They need to turn down the water flow though—it keeps knocking me over.” While the door was open Cable heard, “after slapping her, she said Tom Cable asked her to wear a veil and told her to stay away from New York on 9/11.” “What?” Cable thought, but trying to tune it out.  “Les, how are we looking with player’s meetings?” “Well,” Les said into the intercom, “JaMarcus just left Mr. Davis’s office and boss man wants you to call him. Murphy and Higgins are currently stuck shoulder to shoulder in a doorway. They entered the doorway at the same time from different halls and knocked each other over. They got up and did it again. They got up again and now they are just stuck.” In the background, “she said Cable punched her...” “Les, what did I say about the intercom?” “Oh yeah, sorry boss.” Les said into the intercom, while Cable heard, “…then grabbed his gun and sat on the grassy knoll.” In a state of disbelief, Cable picked up the phone and before he even pressed Davis’s extension, Davis answered, “Russell is benched. I want you to give him the Marcus Allen treatment, Flores. He is done!” and he hung up. “Wow, maybe my luck is turning” Cable thought, “I got a Flores and I get to bench JaMumbles. Les opened the door. “JaMarcus is here.” Russell walked in. “Aburighta maLesum mana. High five.”  Russell mumbled. Les held up his hand and Russell swung for a high five and missed as Les walked out the door. The door was open long enough for Cable to hear, “she said he slapped her for being Jewish and he and his friend Adolf we going to do something, because Jews were destroying…” Cable—knocked back by the smell of booze and vomit that accompanied Russell—said, “Jesus, JaMarcus! You smell like a bar bathroom at the end of Mardis Gras.” “Ahwellum I baslept herez and Iz dranktd a littlez too much and macouldn’t makes it homez.” “JaMarcus, you need to enunciate. Focus, we have to talk.” “Whatever coach; I think it’s your ears not my talking. Don’t you?” Russell said really slowly while thinking he sounded like an idiot, yet making an excellent point. “We do need to talk though Cable guy.” “Al said I was done,” Russell was still speaking slowly and seemed a little perplexed. “I went up there demanding he get me a new cell phone, because the janitor made me break mine. Also, I need a new beanie since I puked in my good one and I don’t make enough to buy one on my own. He went off, saying, ‘You don’t come here and demand more money from me’ and ‘I am through, blah blah blah.’ He looks like the Emperor from Star Wars when he gets pissed. You want me to play though, right? You saw it wasn’t big ol’ number two’s fault out there, right?” “Actually JaMarcus, you are not making the strides I hoped: you are not putting in the extra time, you don’t seem to care and your accuracy and decision making is getting worse. You are so hungover now that I think your breath is getting me drunk. Now if you change…” “Whatever,” Russell interrupted, “it’s all about the benjamins. I am going to da club. Did I enunciate that well enough?” JaMarcus said as he slowly walked out the door, while thinking he was storming. Russell tried to slam the door for effect, but missed and then realized he didn’t care enough to do anything else. In the background Cable heard “she told me that Cable slapped her while saying he was going to tell the authorities where to find Jesus.” Cable, finally able to block it all out, sat back in his chair and for the first time all day let loose a big smile. “Les, things are looking up my friend! Get Gradkowski in here.” Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039697/leon-washington-on-road-to-recovery-new-york-times.html New York Daily NewsLeon Washington on Road to RecoveryNew York Times... who sustained a rare and serious injury, a compound fracture where his bone broke through his skin, last month against the Oakland Raiders. ...NY Jets RB Leon Washington is in good spirits and has no regretsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comall 21 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039696/raiders-to-extend-lease-until-2013-east-bay-express.html CBC.caRaiders to Extend Lease Until 2013East Bay ExpressThe Oakland Raiders have agreed to remain at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum through the 2013 season, according to the Bay Area News Group. ...Cam Inman's Crystal Ball: New lease, same old Oakland RaidersSan Jose Mercury NewsRaiders Won't Roam Through 2013; Reportedly Agree To Stay By BayAHNRaiders re-up in Oakland through 2013Field of SchemesThe Associated Press -Examiner.com -United Press Internationalall 187 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039689/on-jamarcus-russell-his-rapidlydimming-future-yahoo-sports.html A man who threw two interceptions in just nine pass attempts against the Chiefs on Sunday has just been named... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039101/ny-jets-rb-leon-washington-in-good-spirits-has-no-regrets-starledger-njcom.html NY Jets RB Leon Washington is in good spirits and has no regretsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com... for a player whose career flashed before him when he suffered a compound fracture of his right fibulia and tibia against the Oakland Raiders in Week 7. ...and more » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1038287/raiders-reup-in-oakland-through-2013-field-schemes.html CBC.caRaiders re-up in Oakland through 2013Field of SchemesIn what has to be classified as a major surprise, the Oakland Raiders have agreed to a three-year lease extension at the Oakland Coliseum, keeping the team ...Cam Inman's Crystal Ball: New lease, same old Oakland RaidersSan Jose Mercury NewsRaiders Won't Roam Through 2013; Reportedly Agree To Stay By BayAHNRaiders agree to extend lease at Coliseum to 2013The Associated PressExaminer.com -United Press International -FanHouse (blog)all 175 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1038286/gradkowski-in-at-quarterback-for-raiders-ineffective-russell-benched-ahn.html SkySportsGradkowski In At Quarterback For Raiders; Ineffective Russell BenchedAHNOakland, CA (AHN) - The Oakland Raiders decided they've seen enough of quarterback JaMarcus Russell, and have relegated him to backup. ...Oakland Raiders replace jamarcus Russell as the starterSan Jose Mercury NewsNFL: Raiders bench Russell, promote GradkowskiPhiladelphia InquirerRussell benched by RaidersSkySportsThe Associated Press -Seattle Post Intelligencer -National Football Postall 287 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037456/crazy-as-censored-rat-internet-oakland-raider-fan-bleacher-report.html Bleacher ReportCrazy as a (censored) rat: The Internet Oakland Raider fan.Bleacher ReportBut the Oakland Raider fan's existence is much more complicated. Especially on the internet where people are dropping in from all over the world. ... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037455/raiders-wont-roam-through-2013-reportedly-agree-to-stay-by-bay-ahn.html CBC.caRaiders Won't Roam Through 2013; Reportedly Agree To Stay By BayAHNOakland, CA (AHN) - The Oakland Raiders have come to an accord with the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority regarding the team's lease of the property ...Cam Inman's Crystal Ball: New lease, same old Oakland RaidersSan Jose Mercury NewsRaiders agree to extend lease at Coliseum to 2013The Associated PressRaiders Coliseum agree to lease extensionExaminer.comUnited Press International -FanHouse (blog) -Tri Valley Heraldall 174 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037454/future-no-longer-now-russells-out.html JaMarcus Russell is back to being the quarterback of the future. Bruce Gradkowski has replaced him as the quarterback of the now. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037453/raiders-bench-ineffective-jamarcus-russell.html The JaMarcus Russell era officially is on hold. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037452/cam-inmans-crystal-ball-new-lease-same-old-oakland-raiders.html JaMarcus Russell's loss of his starting job Wednesday cleared the way for the Coliseum to welcome back the Raiders as tenants through 2013. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037451/oakland-raiders-agree-to-stay-at-coliseum.html The Raiders and the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority announced Wednesday that they have reached a tentative agreement to extend their lease through the 2013 season. The lease had been set to expire after the 2010 season. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037266/taking-care-business-cincinnaticom.html Seattle Post IntelligencerTaking care of businessCincinnati.comI wrote it a while back and I'm sticking to my guns ? Oakland Raiders 24, Cincinnati Bengals 23. The Bengals don't play well on the Left Coast. ...Pittsburgh Steelers Big Favorites At Kansas CityUSA Online Gambling News08 Steelers, 09 Steelers, The Same Team, Or Not Even Close?Bleacher ReportChiefs n' Charles Will Face Steelers No. 1 Rush DefenseArrowhead Pride (blog)TruFan (blog) -Seattle Times -Pittsburgh Post Gazetteall 2,027 news articles » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036073/oakland-tentative-agreement-reached-to-extend-raiders-lease-cbs-5.html OAKLAND: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT IS REACHED TO EXTEND RAIDERS' LEASECBS 5The agency that oversees the Oakland Coliseum complex said today that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Oakland Raiders to extend the football ... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036072/candid-cam-russell-benched-for-how-long.html ASIDE FROM VOWING to stay at the Coliseum through 2013, the Raiders' future just got a whole lot murkier Wednesday with JaMarcus Russell losing his job as the starting quarterback. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036071/benching-russell-fine-for-one-game.html ALAMEDA – Tom Cable was talking quarterbacks. In using complimentary words like "pros," he was gushing about the Raiders' signal callers. "I mean, they're here all the time," Cable cooed. "They're here early. They're here late. They study. They watch film. They talk about it. They draw it up. They involve their teammates to a great degree. Just what you'd expect." From the face of the franchise, right? Except, JaMarcus Russell was not included in that conversation. Rather, Cable was heaping his praise upon Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye. Ouch. Still, Russell's noted poor off-field work ethic is not why he was benched in favor of Gradkowski on Wednesday, and not just for Sunday's home game against Cincinnati. But for the foreseeable future. "At the end of the day it's what we do on game days that matter," Cable insisted. "And that's all I based it on." JaMarcus is now JaBackup, inching ever closer to JaBustdom. So there's Matt Leinart, preparing a cot for Russell in the holding cell of purported franchise quarterbacks benched for poor play. Vince Young recently escaped the padded room and seems to have learned his lesson in Tennessee. The jury is still out on Alex Smith across the bay. Sure, Russell is the 30th-ranked quarterback in the NFL with his 47.7 rating. And no doubt he infuriates with his uneven play. But he has a fan in the Bengals' Chad Ochocinco. "You have to remember, a quarterback can only be as good as his supporting cast," Ochocinco told Bay Area reporters on a conference call Wednesday morning. "Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, you take them out of their supporting casts … and you put them in JaMarcus' situation, do you think it would be that much better?" Of course, Ochocinco refers not to Russell holding out until after the first game of his rookie season. Nor to Russell showing up to his ultra-critical third training camp so out of shape and overweight he was fined. Rather, to Russell, 7-18 as a starter, having three different offensive coordinators in his first three seasons. And to his throwing to unreliable rookie receivers behind an oft-banged up line. "JaMarcus is a great quarterback, but he can only be as good as his supporting cast," Ochocinco added. "People have to remember that." Touché. And yet, while I'm on board with sitting Russell to let him marinate in his situation, I'm not sold on making the move indefinite. Even less so with Gradkowski, 3-9 as a starter, replacing him. Giving Frye, a seasoned pro and quiet locker room leader, the start against the Bengals, while allowing Russell a week off to prepare for Dallas on Thanksgiving, would have been the perfect bait to lure Russell. A national television game. Against America's Team. On a national holiday. What better barometer to see what truly makes Russell tick? The kid has to play so the Raiders can see what they have in Russell – a reborn Young, or another Cryin' Ryan Leaf. Because with next year possibly an uncapped season, cutting ties with Russell creates less of a hit. And how do you know what you have if the $32 million quarterback is holding a clipboard? Unless Al Davis has already decided. Which makes Cable's proclamation that the decision to replace Russell for Gradkowski was his and his alone all the more delicious. Paging Jake Locker, Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy and Jimmy Clausen. Tim Tebow and Andrew Luck might even want to pay attention to what goes down in the East Bay over the next seven weeks. Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1035899/cincinnati-bengals-vs-oakland-raiders-odds-gambling911com.html Gambling911.comCincinnati Bengals vs. Oakland Raiders OddsGambling911.comOakland Raiders odds opened at Bengals -10 and that line has only dropped a half point at most online sportsbooks. Cincinnati was getting around 95 percent ...and more » Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1035898/raiders-future-team-extends-lease-at-coliseum-3-years.html Put all those Raiders-to-Los Angeles rumors back on the shelf. The team won't be leaving Oakland any time soon. The Raiders agreed to extend their lease at the Coliseum through the 2013 season, the Alameda County Joint Powers Authority announced Wednesday.... Oakland Raiders - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates