Camp Confidential: Young Raiders share Kiffin's hunger
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comCoach Lane Kiffin is committed to returning the Raiders to excellence, and he's convinced his young skill players share the same mindset, writes Bill Williamson.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008Friends offer counsel, support -- if Walker decides he wants it
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comIn the span of 18 months, Javon Walker has had a teammate die in his arms and has been brutally assaulted himself. Walker's friends hope he starts accepting their offers to help, writes Bill Williamson.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008Hall brings swagger, leadership to Raiders
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comAfter a tumultuous exit from Atlanta, DeAngelo Hall has found a new home in Oakland and he's ready to start a new chapter in his career, Bill Williamson writes.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008Burden is on McFadden, Russell to resurrect Raiders
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comThe Raiders need Darren McFadden and JaMarcus Russell to lead them out of the AFC West gutter, Bill Williamson writes.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008Walker's message to Broncos: It's personal
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comAl Davis isn't the only Bronco hater in Oakland. Wide receiver Javon Walker has an avid distaste for his former club and is counting down the days until the season opener, writes Bill Williamson.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008VY, take heart: Your QB brethren know your pain
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comSo Vince Young admits he almost cracked under the pressure? The young Titans QB and many of his first-round peers also have faced publicized challenges, Bill Williamson writes.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2008AFC West: Chiefs benefit from Dorsey's slight fall
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comThe Chiefs had a very solid draft, and it all started when DT Glenn Dorsey fell to them at No. 5, writes Bill Williamson.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008McFadden offers Raiders a chance at rejuvenation
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comAl Davis just couldn't resist selecting Arkansas RB Darren McFadden with the fourth overall pick. And you know what? The boss finally might have gotten a top-10 selection right.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2008On draft day, teams learn to expect the unexpected
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comIn addition to intense preparation, the key to a successful draft is the ability to take advantage of unexpected twists, says former Broncos GM Ted Sundquist.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008Some bigwigs need to nail this draft to keep their jobs
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comCan the draft save jobs? Here are some coaches -- and two executives -- who could bolster their job statuses as well as their teams if they can land the right fits.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Kiffin appears comfortable in his role, surroundings
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comIt's been a bizarre offseason for Lane Kiffin. But the Raiders' coach appears to have embraced the challenge of trying to thrive in Al Davis' universe, writes Bill Williamson.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008McFadden has chance to be instant star in Oakland
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comHow much a rookie plays in his first season is always a tough situation for coaches to handle. However, several rookies in the class of 2008 appear primed to make an impact right away, writes Bill Williamson.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008Walker, other Raiders receivers a big concern
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comThe shine on the Raiders' offseason is tarnished by the news that Javon Walker, one of the team's big acquisitions, suffered injuries in a robbery attempt.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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