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Oakland Raiders walk down the tunnel before a game last season. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Agent Lays Out Roadmap For Raiders’ Return To Glory

The Oakland Raiders haven’t lived up to their slogan of “Commitment to Excellence” for a decade. Since losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII, the Raiders have been plagued by questionable personnel decisions and bad player contracts. Reggie McKenzie, who was the Green Bay Packers director of football operations before being hired as general manager in January 2012, is overseeing one of the NFL’s most difficult tasks in his attempt to rebuild the Raiders.

2013/05/24

Fmr. Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hue Jackson Says Davis Offered Him Raiders GM Job In 2009

Would Hue Jackson still be a Raiders employee today if he had taken Al Davis supposed job offer?

2013/03/07

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Fans of the Oakland Raiders cheer against the New York Jets at O.co Coliseum on September 25, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Raiders take a few steps forward but many steps backward in disappointing 2012 season

This was supposed to be a year where the Raiders would finally have a winning season and possibly challenge for a playoff spot. But under new head coach Dennis Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie, the team’s rebuilding efforts were largely unsuccessful. A few players showed promise but overall, it was a frustrating season for the organization and the team’s long suffering fans.

2013/01/01

Top Five Raiders Tailgating Legends of All Time

From Gorilla Rilla to Darth Raider, legendary Raiders tailgaters are a cast of characters.

2012/12/30

Terrelle Pryor #6 of the Oakland Raiders hands off the ball to Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders (Ed Jay Photography)

Terrelle Pryor: The Future Quarterback of the Oakland Raiders

Terrelle Pryor, a decorated college football quarterback at Ohio State University, was chosen by late owner Al Davis as his final Raiders draft pick before he passed away in 2011. Pryor hasn’t played much since he became a Raider and signed to a four-year contract. He has excelled in high school and college, but will that success include the NFL?

2012/12/18

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Head Coach Dennis Allen throws his red flag challenging a call during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at O.co Coliseum on November 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

As The Raiders’ World Turns: Oakland’s Drama Continues In The Post-Al Davis Era

Despite the years of losing, the Raiders continue to be newsworthy for all the drama associated with this once storied franchise. Even after the passing of owner Al Davis, controversy surrounds the team. Following a fifth straight loss, head coach Dennis Allen abruptly left to be with his ailing father who passed away Monday night. Now rumors are swirling that former coach Jon Gruden may return to the Silver and Black..

2012/12/05