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So Goodell basically saying it's Levi's Stadium or New Stadium in Oakland
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I don't care where they play. They can play in the Coliseum the rest of my life. I'll be there.
Marcus Allen: Raiders should move back to LA
Marcus Allen had some colorful things to say about the Raiders recently. Those hoping the Silver and Black stay in Oakland won’t be happy about it.
The Hall of Fame running back wants the Raiders to move back to Los Angeles.
“I’d rather see — I know people in Oakland won’t like this — the team back in Los Angeles,” Hall of Famer Marcus Allen told NBCSN at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe, via Pro Football Talk. “I think it’s a viable option ... We can’t have them back at the [L.A.] Coliseum, the Coliseum now is USC’s home ... But there’s some locations there that I know I’ve talked to a few owners [about] and I know that they’ve liked. I can’t divulge my sources though.”
One thing to note: Allen is Southern California to the core. The San Diego native and USC grad played in silver and black from 1982-92, when the Raiders were based in Los Angeles. He was never an Oakland Raider, and has no allegiance to the East Bay.
Allen believes the Raiders should head back, and should do so soon.
“I just think it’s ripe right now, being the second largest (media) market and being the entertainment capital of the world it’s almost necessary to have a team there,” Allen said. “And I think, with the corporate support and the brand that has already been there, that’s been established, that has a huge following, I think it’d be a no-brainer.”
While building a new state-of-the-art football stadium in Oakland has proven difficult, owner Mark Davis remains committed to exhausting all options in an effort to stay in the East Bay.
A new facility in Los Angeles is far from a slam-dunk, with several hurdles to clear before attracting a team. The city does, however, have a heavyweight in its corner. The NFL continues to examine possibilities of a team (maybe two) moving back to a huge market that has been without a NFL team since the Raiders and St. Louis Rams left in 1994.
The Raiders have another option close by. Levi’s Stadium is now open for business for the 49ers in Santa Clara and could accommodate the Raiders as well. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday that was an option for the Raiders, at least in the short term.
Davis doesn’t like that idea. Allen doesn’t think his late father (and NFL icon) Al Davis would do that, either.
“That’s not the Raiders,” Allen said. “The Raiders don’t share things ... I don’t think Al [Davis] would like it, I can say that right now. He wouldn’t be happy at all because to him it’s the Raiders and 31 other teams.”
MJDI can't wait to go to training camp next weekend. Going to bring my DSLR and try snapping good shots.
Any pics you guys want in particular?
Raiders training camp preview: Receivers
By. Scott Bair
Who they have: James Jones, Brice Butler, Juron Criner, Mike Davis, Andre Holmes, Greg Jenkins, Greg Little, Denarius Moore, Rod Streater, Seth Roberts, Rahsaan Vaughn.
Who they lost: Jacoby Ford, Jared Green
Looking back: The Raiders spent last season without a typical No. 1 receiver. They featured a young core with no playoff/big-game experience, which hurt some in big moments. Inconsistent quarterback play hindered them some as well.
Streater had the strongest year, flirting with a 1,000-yard season before falling just short. He ended up with 60 catches for 888 yards and four touchdowns.
Holmes had flashes of brilliance later in the year and proved to be strong on deep routes. Moore remained inconsistent – maddeningly so at times – and still ended up with 695 yards and five TDs.
Butler didn’t get many opportunities and Criner was inactive for most of the year, before ending up on injured reserve.
Overall outlook: Jones will add a level of experience and consistency as a possession receiver, especially in the red zone. He had a career-best 817 yards last season, and had 14 touchdowns in 2012. He should provide an instant upgrade in the passing game and could make those around him better with quality leadership. Streater and Holmes should be heavily involved, and Moore is looking for big-time production in the final year of this contract.
Camp competition: Expect a battle on the back end of the depth chart. Jones, Streater, Holmes and Moore are virtually assured of a roster spot, but the last two (assuming the Raiders keep six on hand, as they did last year) are up for grabs. Little will fight for one after being released by Cleveland. Criner and Butler need strong preseason showings to stay in the mix. Jenkins could make the squad as well, particularly if he is the team’s primary kick returner.
Raiders training camp preview: Tight ends
Who they have: David Ausberry, Nick Kasa, Mychal Rivera, Jake Murphy, Brian Leonhardt, Scott Simonson
Who they lost: Jeron Mastrud
Looking back: The Raiders didn’t have much experience at the tight end spot last season. Richard Gordon was cut after the preseason and Ausberry was lost for the year in the second preseason game with a major shoulder injury. That left Mastrud and Rivera to pick up the pieces. Mastrud was primarily a blocker, which left receiving duties to Rivera. The rookie sixth-round pick played well in spurts and showed real potential while collecting 407 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Kasa was primarily a special teams player and Leonhardt spent the season on the practice squad.
Overall outlook: The Raiders wanted to upgrade at tight end but, as head coach Dennis Allen said last month, you don’t get everything on your Christmas list. The Raiders will try and do better with roughly the same cast of characters. Mastrud wasn’t re-signed, though Ausberry is healthy and ready to assume a larger role in his contract year. Rivera should factor heavily in to the passing game as well, and Kasa will certainly compete for more playing time. Steady production is vital, especially considering how much quarterback Matt Schaub throws to tight ends.
Camp competition: Ausberry and Rivera will compete to be the top receiving tight end, though it’s unlikely that either would be an every-down tight end. The Raiders will look to Leonhardt or Kasa to be a blocking option on rushing downs. This is a spot where undrafted rookies have a chance to make the squad with a solid preseason and an ability to contribute on special teams.