INSTANT RAIDERS (Free subscription) | 22/11/2008
The Raiders should be getting a long-lost defensive starter back this week. Which means the run defense should get - even worse. Yes, it's sad but true. The long-anticipated return of defensive end Derrick Burgess could actually have a detrimental effect on this team's ability to stop the run. Burgess has missed six games with a torn triceps muscle, and there's no doubt the Raiders...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
"We got to find a way to get Derrick Burgess back out and get Darren McFadden back out," interim coach Tom Cable said Monday. "Two guys who we think can give us a boost on both sides of the ball. We're not making any plays on offense in terms of a playmaker, an explosive-type play. We have to hopefully get those guys back as soon as possible and hopefully this is the week for Darren to...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 24/10/2008
ALAMEDA Derrick Burgess was seen leaving team headquarters in his black truck shortly after noon the past two days. That means the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end still isn't practicing, and his status for Sunday's game in Baltimore against the Ravens is uncertain.
BroncoTalk (Free subscription) | 22/11/2008
... Javon Walker WR Ankle Out Chaz Schilens WR Ankle Questionable Andrew Walter QB Ankle Questionable Derrick [...]
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Darren McFadden and JaMarcus Russell were back on the Raiders' practice field Wednesday, and Derrick Burgess took part for the first time in more than a month, although all three were limited in the drills. Burgess, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive end who led...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
... a viable option.** Speaking of shutting it down, the Raiders still won't do that to defensive end Derrick Burgess, who hasn't practiced in five weeks with a torn tricep.It's not a complete tear so surgery isn't an option. But, if he tries to play, it could completely tear. At some point, Injured Reserve has to be seriously considered.** Outside linebacker Ricky Brown (groin) is doubtful,...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
... on the sideline by No. 4 draft pick Darren McFadden (turf toe) and two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Burgess (triceps).Each player is listed as day-to-day. Coach Tom Cable expects each man back on the field as soon as he is good and healed, and not a minute sooner."The thing you have to be careful of is putting them out there when they're not healthy, when they're not ready...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... to keep throwing him the ball no matter what. I know what he's capable of."Briefly: Defensive end Derrick Burgess is out for a fourth straight week with a strained triceps, but Cable said he is now "pain-free." ... Strong safety Gibril Wilson (toe) and nickel cornerback Chris Johnson (back) sat out practice. ... The Raiders will announce today whether Sunday's game against the Falcons...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... to keep throwing him the ball no matter what. I know what he's capable of."Briefly: Defensive end Derrick Burgess is out for a fourth straight week with a strained triceps, but Cable said he is now "pain-free." ... Strong safety Gibril Wilson (toe) and nickel cornerback Chris Johnson (back) sat out practice. ... The Raiders will announce today whether Sunday's game against the Falcons...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
... running back Darren McFadden, who was scratched because of a lingering toe injury. Defensive end Derrick Burgess, arguably the Raiders' most intense defender, missed his third consecutive game because of a triceps injury.Still, the injuries didn't explain the noticeable lack of desire at the start of the game."In this league, you've got to play all 60 minutes," said safety Gibril...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
... time for Michael Bush, the No. 3 back who had no carries last week. No surprise, defensive end Derrick Burgess is inactive for the third straight week with a strained tricep.Posted By: () | October 26 2008 at 09:05 AM| :
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
... list by wide receiver Todd Watkins, safety Rashad Baker, linebacker Jon Alston, defensive end Derrick Burgess, offensive tackle James Marten and center . Marques Tuiasosopo was designated the third quarterback.The Ravens' other inactives were return specialist Yamon Figurs, cornerback , safety Dawan Landry, offensive tackle Adam Terry, wide receiver Marcus Smith and defensive tackle...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
... the Raiders on Sunday in Baltimore.Briefly: Nose tackle Gerard Warren (ankle) and defensive end Derrick Burgess (triceps) missed practice. Warren is expected to practice today. ... Tight end Ben Troupe was placed on injured reserve. Signed Sept. 19, he hurt his foot in his first practice with the Raiders and never played.E-mail David White at .This article appeared on page D - 4 of...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
... the Raiders on Sunday in Baltimore.Briefly: Nose tackle Gerard Warren (ankle) and defensive end Derrick Burgess (triceps) missed practice. Warren is expected to practice today. ... Tight end Ben Troupe was placed on injured reserve.E-mail David White at .
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
... the Raiders on Sunday in Baltimore.Briefly: Nose tackle Gerard Warren (ankle) and defensive end Derrick Burgess (triceps) missed practice. Warren is expected to practice today. ... Tight end Ben Troupe was placed on injured reserve. Signed Sept. 19, he hurt his foot in his first practice with the Raiders and never played.E-mail David White at .
