Dennis Allen

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT The Raiders brought in Matt Flynn in part because of his leadership qualities. Yet Flynn, both on the field and in the locker room, isn't about to force the issue. As the new Raiders'...

The Sports Xchange Raiders restore gap and power blocking scheme ALAMEDA, Calif. -- One of the key aspects of Oakland Raiders minicamp has been the return to gap and power blocking after an epic failure with a zone scheme in 2012. Running back Darren...

The Sports Xchange Raiders sign third-rounder Moore The Oakland Raiders have seven of their 10 picks in the 2012 NFL Draft under contract after third-round selection Sio Moore signed Thursday. Moore, a linebacker who was chosen 66th overall, had 72...

The Sports Xchange Raiders working to improve run defense ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Raiders have been a bad team since last winning their division and AFC championship in 2002 for a number of reasons, but the most persistent problem has been run defense....

The Sports Xchange Raiders punter turns down Obama offer ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders punter Chris Kluwe said "thanks, but no thanks" to the president of the United States. Kluwe, a supporter of gay marriage, was invited to a reception in honor...

The Sports Xchange Raiders' risky draft pick has setback ALAMEDA, Calif. -- A draft pick called risky by has become an even bigger gamble as Oakland Raiders first-round selection D.J. Hayden underwent abdominal surgery and will miss the rest of the...

The Sports Xchange Woodson returns to Raiders as 'blank man' ALAMEDA, Calif. -- On Tuesday, Charles Woodson participated in his first practice as a Raider since 2005, but he was wearing a blank jersey and not the No. 24 he wore for eight seasons in...

The Sports Xchange Raiders' Flynn battles quietly for QB role, respect ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders brought in Matt Flynn in part because of his leadership qualities. Yet Flynn, both on the field and in the locker room, isn't about to force...

The Sports Xchange Raiders CB Hayden undergoes abdominal surgery First-round pick D.J. Hayden underwent abdominal surgery to remove scar tissue, but the Oakland Raiders expect the rookie to make a full recovery before the start of training camp. "We...

The Sports Xchange Raiders CB Hayden leaves hospital Days after undergoing abdominal surgery, Oakland Raiders rookie cornerback D.J. Hayden was released from an undisclosed hospital Wednesday. The team reported that its first-round draft was home...

Former UCF linebacker Ray Shipman is among the players making an impression early on in his rookie career. The undrafted free agent has found his way onto the New Orleans Saints two-deep at middle linebacker, prompting one blogger to ask, “Who...

The Sports Xchange Raiders expect Woodson to make big impact ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The return of defensive Charles Woodson may have an impact on the Oakland Raiders that cannot be measured by statistics or even graded on game tapes. "You want to play this...