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After a successful 2007, Lane Kiffin looks to continue improving in his second year, to do so the Raiders have tough decisions to make on both sides of the ball.

The Oakland Raiders start anew, from the coach to the QB, JaMarcus Russell while the Denver Broncos add beef and toughness to their defense.

Al Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders, has always been in the limelight and is known for questionable decisions.

Finishing 16-1, the 1976 Oakland Raiders are often called the best Raider team in history.

Adding to world drama of 1980, the NFL's Oakland Raiders made noise in the courtroom and on the playing field.

Interesting similarities exist between the past and present Oakland Raiders.

N.F.L. Union Chief and former Oakland Raiders offensive guard Gene Upshaw died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2008 at age 63 from pancreatic cancer.

21-year-old JaMarcus Russell was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the number one overall pick in the draft. Raider Nation looks to Russell as the team's savior.

According to David Wells, Crabtree's cousin and adviser, "Michael just wants fair market value." However, with no professional experience, is he entitled to more money?

The Oakland Raiders used to be a proud franchise. However, for the past few years, all they have done is lose. The problem starts at the top.

A quick look at African Americans in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Philadelphia Eagles marked the second day of the 2008 NFL free agency period by signing another impact player to their defensive squad

Every NFL draft has its surprises and miscalculations. This year's first pick may be one of the biggest blunders in many years.

Analysis of the 2007 Draft, see who this year's biggest winners were in the first round.

After a week where the world turned upside down, things should be back to normal this week in the NFL. A wild week 10 kicks off in the NFL with plenty to offer

Turkeys are nervous this time of year, and some NFL coaches may be as well. Poor play from teams like Buffalo, Cleveland, and Washington could create coaching vacancies.

Injuries play a key factor in several games this week, but the real story is the grapple for the wild card berths in both conferences.

With Christmas on the calendar, the NFL looks to host a weekend of exciting games with seeding implications for the NFL playoffs.

As week four approaches, look for the good teams to put distance between themselves and the also-rans in their division and conferences.

With a quarter of the schedule in the books, some teams are licking their wounds, while other teams are flying high.

The leaves leaves are changing, and there's still a lot up for grabs in the NFL. Teams on the outside of the playoff picture will need to try to get in the mix.

At this point in the year, the cream has risen to the top and trends have been established that should continue through the rest of the NFL season.

Now that the division leaders look established, some games will begin to have playoff implications as the NFL kicks off the halfway point of the season.

Here is a look at the past 42 Super Bowls, including scores and MVPs.

It was 40 seasons ago that a star-studded football team led by coaching mastermind Hank Stram produced the lone Super Bowl championship in Kansas City Chiefs history.

This junior comes from NFL bloodlines as he is the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis another physical specimen (must run in the family).

While Dick Jauron shuffles out of Buffalo, the Bills should open the purse strings for a proven head coach.

While the San Diego Chargers remain the favorite for the division title, the Broncos have upgraded in the backfield and will compete with the best in the league

The San Diego Chargers are clearly the class of the AFC West. Can another team from the west at least make it interesting and win some games?

Week 6 of the 2009 NFL season featured lopsided wins, upsets, record-setting performances, and a little luck. Here's a look at the storylines.

Fantasy Football owners need to keep an eye on the new coaching hires to gauge the value of players before the season starts.

The Lions hold the key to the upcoming NFL Draft with the second overall pick. Here are three scenarios that might occur on draft day.

Late Friday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the firing of Jon Gruden, who has been with the team since 2002.

Quarterback Matt Flynn throws four touchdown passes, as the Tigers overcome a 10-0 deficit and become the first two-loss team to claim the Bowl Championship Series crown.

America, our time has come ... to make some NFL predictions, that is.

Week 3 in the NFL offers another full slate of games. This week, expect the team's make up and personalities to show themselves in full force.

The Raiders need a quarterback, but can they afford to pass on Calvin Johnson, the draft's best player? Its a classic debate between need and the best available player.

Winning the AFC West in 2009 will require eight wins as in 2008 when the Chargers beat the Broncos in the last game of the season. It won't take a last game in '09.

NBC's decision to cut away from an unfinished game in favor of the movie "Heidi" came to symbolize the turning tide in favor of saturation Sunday TV football coverage.

A bye week can help a team recoup if they're doing badly, or give time for player injuries to heal, but this bye week may have been the reason for the Broncos loss.

Their careers are still young, but some of the most anticipated picks from last year's draft were major disappointments in their first seasons.

Not all the pigskin action was on the field this week as there was plenty of drama off of it

The last week of the 2008 NFL regular season decided the fate and future of several teams ... and a few head coaches

Billioanire developer Ed Roski proposes new NFL stadium in City of Industry for a Los Angeles team

With only 4 games left after this week, teams begin their playoff push, and some teams are about to get pushed out.

Look for games to tighten up as Fall weather and injuries start to take their toll. The unbeaten teams will have larger and larger targets on their backs every week.

The difference between victory and defeat in sports often rests in ownership. Good leadership can result in a dynasty while poor decisions can set a franchise back years.

Will teams pick players that fill needs, or go for the best available player (talent wise). Here is a quick look at the possible top 5 picks of the 2008 NFL Draft.

The NFL is changing, many team's offenses are executing their running game with a different technique of using two running backs.

As week 15 approaches, many teams have nothing left to play for. A tight AFC East continues to entertain, and some unbeaten teams have decisions to make on who rests.