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Weekend mail call: Tom Giovino from Port Charlotte, Fla., wants to know if the Oakland Raiders could sign Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew in 2014 as a free agent. Bill Williamson: It's an interesting thought. Jones-Drew is from Oak...

A look at a player entering a contract year on each AFC West team who must deliver in 2013: Denver Broncos: Left tackle Ryan Clady. Clady will likely deliver just fine in 2013 -- he's an upper-echelon left tackle whom the Broncos have given the fr...

Mid-week mail call: Murray from Edmonton, Alberta, wants to know how I think Chris Ault's experience with the Pistol offense will affect the Chiefs. Bill Williamson: Ault is simply a consultant. He will not be around the team full-time. The Pis...

The Oakland Raiders made most of the headlines in the division last week while I was on vacation. The Raiders made several signings, and like earlier moves, these moves are inexpensive additions in an attempt to fill the roster. Let's review some...

The Atlanta Falcons have not ruled out bringing back pass-rusher John Abraham, who was cut by the team last month. Denver showed some interest in him, but they did not pull the trigger. Denver may wait for the draft to take a pass-rusher to replace t...

The Oakland Raiders officially dumped Rolando McClain less than three years after the team made him the No. 8 overall pick in the draft. However, McClain has been out the door in Oakland for more than four months. The team suspended the middle ...

The Oakland Raiders' salary-cap troubles have been well documented. But after paying the price for years of wild spending, the Raiders will be paroled from salary-cap jail. Next year, after shedding several contracts and being unable to build thei...

There has been some speculation the Oakland Raiders would be interested in trading running back Darren McFadden if the price is right. On one hand, it is understandable. The Raiders are rebuilding and they need more draft picks. They do not have a...

A look at some of the storylines that stood out most in the first day of free agency Tuesday: Where's the defense in Oakland? As of now, the Oakland Raiders have just three set starters on defense -- lineman Lamarr Houston, linebacker Miles Burris...

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson reportedly will void his deal and will become a free agent. It is not a great year for running backs in free agency or the draft. Jackson, who will turn 30 in July, had 1,042 yards last season and he can ...

All four AFC West teams will have interest in a running back in some form. It is not a strong free agency class. One player who could attract some interest is Peyton Hillis. Hillis was not effective in Kansas City last season. He had just 309 yard...

New Oakland offensive coordinator Greg Olson is going to be a popular man in Raider Nation for several reasons, including the following: He is not Greg Knapp, the man who was fired after one season because his system didn't fit the Raiders' tal...

Here are some highlights of our AFC West chat, which was held earlier Thursday: Denver Chad from Mile High: I love Champ, but is it time to make the transition to safety for him? Chris Harris is beginning to become a player and Tony Carter is m...

NFL free agency starts March 12. We will look at potential fits in the AFC West leading up to that date. One position where all four teams in the AFC West will have a varying amount of interest in free agency is at running back. This year's is not...

CBS Sports is reporting that running back Reggie Bush is unlikely to return to the Miami Dolphins. I have been getting a lot of questions about whether or not Bush could fit the Oakland Raiders as a free agent. I understand the question. The Ra...

The Oakland Raiders' search for an offensive coordinator -- their most important hire of the 2013 coaching season -- is over. Oakland has hired Greg Olson as its offensive coordinator, according to an NFL source. The Raiders are expected to formal...