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“En-Tice-ing”: Attention to detail’s key for Raiders OL

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From left tackle Donald Penn to right tackle Marshall Newhouse, Oakland’s line is considered the 1B to the Dallas Cowboys 1A. The Raiders arguably have the best interior line in the league. The mastermind that gets Penn, Kelechi Osemele (LG), Rodney Hudson (C), Gabe Jackson (RG) and Newhouse all on the same page is offensive line coach Mike Tice. They are mean and nasty thanks, in large part, to Tice’s tutelage.

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Olive Branch: Raiders WR’s latest HOF bid snapped again

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Before Deion Sanders, there was Raiders legend Cliff Branch. Long before “Neon Deion” dazzled sporting No. 21, “Speed Kills” was the “OG” 21 lighting up the NFL. “He said it verbally: “You’re not going to cover me,’” Ronnie Lott said of Branch during a feature that aired at halftime of the Raiders first preseason game

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Duke It Out: Raiders’ Penn puts in work

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The 6-foot-4, 315-pound is set to earn $5.8 million in the final year of his pact with Oakland and ended his holdout Wednesday afternoon, returning to the team.

As his teammates went through the grind in Napa, Penn was in Texas working with Offensive Line and Development Consultant Duke Manyweather. In a two-minute video of a 90-minute workout, Manyweather put Penn through the paces.

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Smith-ereens: Raiders CB’s 2017 campaign just gets worse

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Sean Smith’s on-field struggles may pale in comparison to what he is facing off the field.

What’s been a tumultuous 2017 campaign for the veteran Oakland Raiders cornerback can potentially turn into an absolute nightmare after he was arrested on Thursday. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced it was charging Smith with felony assault of a Pasadena man — who happens to be his sister’s boyfriend.

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Table For 3: Calhoun, Lee and Cook need to elevate game Saturday

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Ready for tease No. 2?

That is what we will get when the Oakland Raiders host to the Los Angeles Rams this Saturday night. It is preseason game number two and another sneak-peek into both squads.

Based off of what occurred in the Raiders preseason opener, here’s a trio that needs to step up during Saturday’s tilt.

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“Ram Tough”: Five L.A. cats Raiders fans should eye this Saturday

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We don’t know exactly how much playing time the starters will get. We don’t even know if the stars will dress for the game. Regardless, here’s five Los Angeles Rams that Raiders fans should keep an eye on during Saturday night’s clash. Jared Goff While his playing time may be limited in the second preseason

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