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Should we believe the Tyler Wilson hype?
Bill WilliamsonThe media praise is high for Tyler Wilson in Oakland. Yes, he had a good rookie camp. He could be a promising prospect. But here's my advice: Let's wait to see him in training camp and in the preseason and, just as importantly, let's wait and see ...
Blog | May 13, 2013 -
Raiders consider Josh Cribbs
Bill WilliamsonThe Oakland Raiders are kicking the tires on a now-healthy Josh Cribbs, according to several reports. The Cleveland free agent nearly signed a deal with Arizona early in free agency. But he wasn't fully recovered from surgery to repair a torn meni...
Blog | May 08, 2013 -
Could Seymour return to Raiders?
Bill WilliamsonDuring free agency, there were reports that Oakland free-agent defensive lineman Richard Seymour was only interested in playing for a big-dollar contract. However, the NFL Network reports that Seymour is highly interested in continuing to play. Th...
Blog | May 07, 2013 -
Report: Chargers get their Gronk on
Bill WilliamsonConsolation Prize Gronk Nation apparently will live on in the AFC West. New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski has tweeted that his brother, fullback Chris Gronkowski, has signed with the San Diego Chargers. Big Ups to my Bro #3 @ch...
Blog | April 23, 2013 -
Manning working out with his receivers
Bill WilliamsonQuarterback Peyton Manning worked out with his top three receivers, incumbents Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, and new free-agent prize Wes Welker at Duke last week before the start of the Denver Broncos' offseason workout program on Monday. Whe...
Blog | April 15, 2013 -
Poll results: Welker will make difference
Bill WilliamsonIt seems our AFC West polltakers think the Broncos' addition of Wes Welker will be a difference maker. We asked if Denver's signing of the slot receiver was enough to make it the early favorite to advance to the Super Bowl. As of 2:50 p.m. ET, 63 ...
Blog | March 20, 2013 -
Tuck rule change won't ease pain
Bill WilliamsonClosure? Probably not. Some wounds never heal. The events of Jan. 19, 2002, in snowy Foxborough, Mass., fall under that category in the Raider Nation. It was the inspiration for the tuck rule. On Wednesday, more than 11 years later and in th...
Blog | March 20, 2013 -
Aubrayo Franklin leaves Chargers
Bill WilliamsonFormer San Diego defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. Franklin played in 12 games for the Chargers last season and filled a nice role on the defensive line. The Chargers liked Franklin but they have some...
Blog | March 19, 2013 -
Poll: Is Wes Welker the answer?
Bill WilliamsonThe Denver Broncos made a huge splash in free agency when they signed Wes Welker from the New England Patriots. Welker has been lauded as a perfect fit for Denver's offense and quarterback Peyton Manning. Along with Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decke...
Blog | March 19, 2013 -
Longshot to keep Dumervil in Denver fails
Bill WilliamsonElvis Dumervil's new agent, Tom Condon, and the Denver Broncos lost an appeal to get the verbal agreement honored by the NFL. The agreement was turned in after the league's deadline on Friday. It was considered a longshot, anyway because had the N...
Blog | March 18, 2013 -
Baltimore Ravens to pursue Elvis Dumervil
Bill WilliamsonCould the team that ended the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl dream benefit from the fiasco that has swept the NFL? The Baltimore Sun is reporting the defending champions Baltimore Ravens -- who beat the Broncos in double overtime in the AFC divisional...
Blog | March 17, 2013 -
Agent says Elvis Dumervil getting interest
Bill WilliamsonIt's been more than 24 hours since the Elvis Dumervil fax fiasco, and there doesn't seem to be a movement to repair the situation between the Denver Broncos and the pass-rusher. Dumervil's agent, Marty Magid, who was at the center of the debacle, ...
Blog | March 16, 2013 -
Danny Woodhead fills a role in San Diego
Bill WilliamsonWes Welker isn't the only Tom Brady toy to join the AFC West this week. Running back Danny Woodhead has signed with the San Diego Chargers. While Woodhead's impact in San Diego very likely won't match Welker's in Denver, he should help the Charger...
Blog | March 15, 2013 -
Raiders find replacement for McClain
Bill WilliamsonThe Oakland Raiders continued their theme of adding young starters on defense in an attempt to rebuild the team. Oakland has signed Chicago linebacker Nick Roach. He is 27 and versatile. He was a strongside starting linebacker but played in the mi...
Blog | March 15, 2013 -
Rule change would be too late for Raiders
Bill WilliamsonTake solace, Raider Nation, the tuck rule may be no more. The NFL Competition aCommittee has proposed getting rid of the rule next week at the NFL owners meetings. If it is passed, when quarterback pumps the ball and loses possession while brin...
Blog | March 14, 2013 -
Kansas City Chiefs release QB Matt Cassel
Bill WilliamsonThis has been a foregone conclusion for months, so the cheering from Chiefs fans in Kansas City may be somewhat muted. But make no mistake; this is not a sad day in Kansas City. Matt Cassel is officially a former Chief as the team cut him Thursday...
Blog | March 14, 2013