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McClain says he's done with interviews
ALAMEDA -- Rolando McClain has been anything but cooperative with the media in his young Raiders career, even if it's actually a required part of his job.
So with the proclamation by the second-year middle linebacker's was done talking to the media on Thursday, in the wake of his arrest on four misdemeanor charges in his native Alabama last week, it was a tad comical.
"Nope," McClain said, when asked by reporters if he had a minute to talk. "I'm done for the rest of the year. Rest of my career. It was fun while it lasted."
[RELATED: McClain arrested in Alabama hometown after alleged gun incident]
Last season, the then-rookie McClain took a shot at Raiders fans for low home attendance, saying he would only speak to the media when fans "sell out a damn game."
This season, with the Raiders having already sold out all six home games, McClain has talked at least three times in the regular season, once in training camp.
McClain, 22, could potentially be fined by the NFL for refusing to speak to the media.
The eighth overall pick in the 2010 draft was charged last week with with assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and firing a gun inside the city limits. According to a police report, McClain held a gun to a man's head then fired it beside his ear.
McClain's arraignment in Alabama is set for Jan. 24.
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you gettin paid mils!! interviews are part of your damn job kid
ALAMEDA -- Rolando McClain has been anything but cooperative with the media in his young Raiders career, even if it's actually a required part of his job.
So with the proclamation by the second-year middle linebacker's was done talking to the media on Thursday, in the wake of his arrest on four misdemeanor charges in his native Alabama last week, it was a tad comical.
"Nope," McClain said, when asked by reporters if he had a minute to talk. "I'm done for the rest of the year. Rest of my career. It was fun while it lasted."
[RELATED: McClain arrested in Alabama hometown after alleged gun incident]
Last season, the then-rookie McClain took a shot at Raiders fans for low home attendance, saying he would only speak to the media when fans "sell out a damn game."
This season, with the Raiders having already sold out all six home games, McClain has talked at least three times in the regular season, once in training camp.
McClain, 22, could potentially be fined by the NFL for refusing to speak to the media.
The eighth overall pick in the 2010 draft was charged last week with with assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and firing a gun inside the city limits. According to a police report, McClain held a gun to a man's head then fired it beside his ear.
McClain's arraignment in Alabama is set for Jan. 24.
Read more: McClain says he's done with interviews
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raid...ne-with-interviews?blockID=608512&feedID=7638
you gettin paid mils!! interviews are part of your damn job kid
Denarius Moore (ankle) and Jacoby Ford (foot) both returned to Raiders practice on Friday.
Denarius Moore (ankle) and Jacoby Ford (foot) both returned to Raiders practice on Friday.
They're both shaping up as game-time decisions. According to beat reporter Steve Corkran, Moore and Ford's work was limited to "drills with team trainers," indicating that they will be listed as "limited" participants and questionable at best on the injury report. Moore and Ford were spotted running in "short bursts." We'll have another update before the day is over.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter Dec 9 - 1:23 PM
http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/222872/denarius-moore-jacoby-ford-back-at-practice
Denarius Moore (ankle) and Jacoby Ford (foot) both returned to Raiders practice on Friday.
They're both shaping up as game-time decisions. According to beat reporter Steve Corkran, Moore and Ford's work was limited to "drills with team trainers," indicating that they will be listed as "limited" participants and questionable at best on the injury report. Moore and Ford were spotted running in "short bursts." We'll have another update before the day is over.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter Dec 9 - 1:23 PM
http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/222872/denarius-moore-jacoby-ford-back-at-practice
Hue Jackson says the Raiders’ mental state is just fine
Hue Jackson doesn’t like the negativity surrounding his Raiders team after their ugly loss to the Dolphins.
He wants everyone to know the Raiders are still in first place (tied) and they will still make the playoffs.
“We lost one game. We had a three-game winning streak and no one was asking me about the mental state of the team then,” Jackson said via Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “So why are we going to ask about it now? Here’s the deal. We need to get back to playing football, go win a game.”
What the Raiders really need is healthier players. Darren McFadden, Jacoby Ford, Denarius Moore, and Taiwan Jones all missed practice again Thursday and should miss Sunday’s game against the Packers.
“This team is 7-5 and still in first place in the AFC West,” Jackson said. “Obviously we share it with somebody now. That’s our doing. Everybody’s going to write and say what they want and pour dirt on us, but this team will be back.”
The question is whether the Raiders will still be in first place after this weekend. Odds are they won’t.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...n-says-the-raiders-mental-state-is-just-fine/
Hue Jackson doesn’t like the negativity surrounding his Raiders team after their ugly loss to the Dolphins.
He wants everyone to know the Raiders are still in first place (tied) and they will still make the playoffs.
“We lost one game. We had a three-game winning streak and no one was asking me about the mental state of the team then,” Jackson said via Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “So why are we going to ask about it now? Here’s the deal. We need to get back to playing football, go win a game.”
What the Raiders really need is healthier players. Darren McFadden, Jacoby Ford, Denarius Moore, and Taiwan Jones all missed practice again Thursday and should miss Sunday’s game against the Packers.
“This team is 7-5 and still in first place in the AFC West,” Jackson said. “Obviously we share it with somebody now. That’s our doing. Everybody’s going to write and say what they want and pour dirt on us, but this team will be back.”
The question is whether the Raiders will still be in first place after this weekend. Odds are they won’t.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...n-says-the-raiders-mental-state-is-just-fine/