Cable invokes the past and gets his first win
Bill Williamson, AFC West...week, at least, the 1970s are alive. In town for a team memorial for the late Gene Upshaw, former Oakland greats Ken Stabler and Raymond Chester came to the team's hotel Saturday night...
Blog | October 19, 2008Halftime news and notes from Oakland
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Ken Stabler and Jim Plunkett participated in a halftime ceremony to honor Raiders' hall of famer Gene Upshaw who died after a short bout with cancer in August
Blog | October 19, 2008AFC West mailbag
Bill Williamson, AFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Weekend mail call: Ryan from San Diego: Being an AFC West blogger you must be loving what the next decade will h...
Blog | October 18, 2008Setting up in Oakland
Bill Williamson, AFC West...field. It is in memoriam of NFL Hall of Famer and the NFLPA's executive director Gene Upshaw, who died last month of cancer. The memorial hits home here since this is the field...
Blog | September 08, 2008AFC West news and notes
Bill Williamson, AFC West...West tidbits: The Raiders are expected to bring a large contingent to the memorial service of Gene Upshaw in Washington, DC. He died last month of cancer. Before he was the executive director of...
Blog | September 01, 2008Your AFC East mailbag delivered
Tim Graham, AFC East...East mailbag. Joe in Buffalo writes: Honestly, it is sad that NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw passed away, but the fact of the matter is that he treated the retired players like...
Blog | August 23, 2008QBs impress in Broncos-Packers matchup
Bill Williamson, AFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson DENVER -- Here is a look at the Broncos' 27-24 loss to Green Bay on Friday night: As I mentioned earlier, the sta...
Blog | August 23, 2008Live from Denver
Bill Williamson, AFC West...just a moment of silence to honor Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw, who died this week at the age of 63. I will check in later with updates...
Blog | August 22, 2008The Beast Report: Eagles Edition
Matt Mosley, NFC East...Asante Samuel. May have been tricked by 8-year-old camper/reporter. The Eagles' reaction to Gene Upshaw's passing. Get a good look at the Eagles' starters tonight. It's the last you...
Blog | August 22, 2008The Beast Report: Redskins Edition
Matt Mosley, NFC East...shortage. Mike Wise of the Post has a column on the losses of Holly Bugel and Gene Upshaw
Blog | August 22, 2008Mercury Morris scoffs at Upshaw's legacy
Tim Graham, AFC East...their memory and their loved ones. The sudden passing of controversial NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw late Wednesday elicited a somber reaction. Players and alumni who despised Upshaw's tactics so much...
Blog | August 22, 2008Former coach, foes honor Upshaw
Bill Williamson, AFC WestPosted by ESPN.com' s Bill Williamson Here is reaction from some key figures in Gene Upshaw's NFL career who I caught up with today: Former Oakland Raiders coach Tom Flores: "He...
Blog | August 21, 2008Peterson, Edwards remember Upshaw
Bill Williamson, AFC West...have released statements from general manager Carl Peterson and coach Herman Edwards regarding the death of Gene Upshaw: Both Peterson and Edwards had a personal relationship with Upshaw and both gave heart-felt recollections...
Blog | August 21, 2008Spanos: NFL owes 'debt of gratitude' to Upshaw
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Bill Williamson The Chargers have just sent out a statement from president-CEO Dean Spanos on Gene Upshaw's death: "This is disheartening news for my family and me. Gene was familiar to all...
Blog | August 21, 2008AFC North coaches, players react to passing of Upshaw
James Walker, AFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's James Walker The passing of Hall of Famer and NFLPA head Gene Upshaw was on the minds of many in the AFC North Thursday. Here are reactions from players...
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