Dennis Allen

Troubled inside linebacker Rolando McClain informed Ravens officials Wednesday that he will retire from the NFL, a decision he reached before participating in one practice with his new team. McClain signed with the Ravens on April 12, was arrested just...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT With most of the national publicity having subsided, D.J. Hayden was back doing what he loves best: wearing a helmet, playing cornerback, and knocking down passes in the defensive...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT Amy Trask, long-time chief executive officer of the Oakland Raiders who had a strong commitment to former owner Al Davis, but not necessarily his son and heir, Mark, announced she...

NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT The Raiders added a third quarterback to the meeting room in the fourth round of the NFL draft, and Tyler Wilson said he's intent on competing for the starting job. Competition is all well and good,...

The Sports Xchange Ravens LB McClain pleads guilty Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Rolando McClain had a false identity charge dropped and entered a guilty plea to violating state regulations on window tinting. McClain, 23, has a court date July 9...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT With the 2013 NFL Draft lacking marquee talent in the top 10, the Oakland Raiders were able to engineer a trade out of the No. 3 overall spot and still address a major area of need in...

1. Texans (3 last week): They proved they are for real by winning against a tough Bears team in bad conditions Sunday. 2. Falcons (1): Did anyone really think they were the '72 Dolphins? They are allowed one mulligan. 3. Bears (2): No disgrace in...

1. Packers: The addition of Cedric Benson could give the Packers a dimension they lacked. 2. Giants: They are a little beat up at cornerback, but their pass rush should be able to compensate while they get healthy. 3. Patriots: Questions about the...

Even as days are reduced to hours before the 2013 NFL Draft, clarity remains hard to come by, and mock draft projections merely code for "best guess." Over the past eight months, scouts have visited hundreds of campuses and evaluated thousands of...

The Sports Xchange By Dane Brugler, The Sports Xchange 2013 Mock Draft Even as days are reduced to hours before the 2013 NFL Draft, clarity remains hard to come by, and mock draft projections merely code for "best guess." Over the past eight months,...

Looking to upgrade their depth at inside linebacker, the Ravens were willing to give Rolando McClain a second chance in the NFL. However, the 2010 first-round pick wasted no time in putting his future with the team in question. The troubled linebacker...

Rolando McClain has more legal trouble. The linebacker, who signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on April 12, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Decatur, Ala., multiple media outlets reported. WHNT...