Mike Mitchell

NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT In a game against the Chicago Bears last December, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame patch on his jersey with a post-it that read "Vote Ray Guy," in protest of the...

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 - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT Through almost two decades of taking part in the NFL Draft, the Panthers had used a top-50 pick on a defensive tackle just once, taking Kris Jenkins with the 44th overall selection in...

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 - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT Even as the Carolina Panthers plan to meet their newest players in a rookie minicamp this weekend, they took time to pay gratitude to one of the most tenured veterans in franchise history. Place kicker...

The Sports Xchange 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...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT Coming into the 2013 NFL Draft, the Panthers could've been looking at filling a number of needs. They have a suspect offensive line, they could use another playmaking receiver, they'...

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...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT As the first dozen picks of the 2013 NFL Draft came in, as offensive linemen and pass rushers came off the board, it was all falling into place perfectly for new Panthers general...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Carolina Panthers - INSIDE SLANT Former Panthers general manager Marty Hurney took a lot of heat for his drafts. Normally conservative throughout the year, he oftentimes turned into an over-aggressive, trade-happy...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT It's a whole new ballgame for Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie in the 2013 draft. A year ago, after being hired by owner Mark Davis to run the football operations, McKenzie...

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