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Belichick finds it hard to believe only one kicker is in Canton

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With former Raiders great Ray Guy sounding off on the absence of punters from the Hall of Fame, Guy has given the media fresh meat for the questioning of NFL types. Surprisingly, the subject prompted Pats coach Bill Belichick to offer up something much …

ESPN.com

As expected, the Oakland Raiders will be without starting running back Darren McFadden and his backup, Mike Goodson, for the second straight game Sunday when they host New Orleans. Both players were hurt in Week 9 and they didn’t play last week because …

Jerry McDonald , insidebayarea.com

Whether Mike Mitchell makes his first start at strong safety won’t be determined until game day as Tyvon Branch emerged from the locker room after warm-ups and drills and was a limited participant in practice Friday. Branch, who has started 57 consecuti…

Jerry McDonald , insidebayarea.com

Mike Mitchell inched closer to his first start as Raiders strong safety Friday when Tyvon Branch missed practice with a neck injury. Also not practicing as warm-ups and drills gave way to team sessions were running backs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson…

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

Fullback Marcel Reece is expected to get a second straight start at running back for the Oakland Raiders this week if Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson are unable to play. McFadden and Goodson have yet to practice this week as each is dealing with a high…

sfgate.com

Jimmy Graham to challenge Raiders Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:46 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2012 The Raiders have plenty o…

sfgate.com

Campbell landed on a winner in Chicago Being a backup quarterback is not an easy job, especially when you have to come in for the injured starter and are asked questions like, "Do you think your teammates have confidence in you?" The Captain C…