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Oakland Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Fall out from the Cooper deal; Can Raiders top visiting Colts this Sunday?

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On the Oakland Raiders podcast with Tony:

#1 The deal to send Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys has changed the chemistry in the Raiders’ locker room, hasn’t it?

#2 Was this the move like team general manager Reggie McKenzie said “an opportunity that couldn’t be passed up” or was it just part of a fire sale that could be continued?

#3 The Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr said he wasn’t crying after getting hit by the Seattle Seahawks in London. What was the true story?

#4 McKenzie said Cooper, 24, was under contract until 2019 and could have made $13.9 million. McKenzie said money was not the reason for trading Cooper.

#5 The Raiders (1-5) take on the Indianapolis Colts (2-5) this Sunday at 1 PM. Both teams in last place in their respective divisions.

Tony does the Raiders podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Amari Cooper traded to Cowboys

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By Jeremy Kahn

If you thought the Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears was big, but just wait and hold on to your hats.

The Oakland Raiders have traded wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2019 first-round draft pick.

With the trades of Mack and Cooper, the Raiders will now have three first-round draft picks in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Cooper, who was the fourth pick of the Raiders out of Alabama in the 2015 NFL Draft caught 22 passes for 280 yards and a touchdown in six games for the 1-5 Raiders this season.

The wide receiver, who was in the same draft as current Raiders quarterback Derek Carr began his career with back-to-back 1,000 yard plus seasons under former head coach Jack Del Rio and also made two Pro Bowls.

Cooper, who is just 24 years old is set to make around $13.9 million during the 2019 season, under the fifth-year option.

Presently, Cooper is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after being injured in the Raiders 27-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on October 14 at Wembley Stadium in London.

Report: Raiders trade WR Amari Cooper to the Cowboys for 1st-round pick

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By Joe Hawkes-Beamon
SRS Contributor

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Jon Gruden and the Raiders are showing another young talent the door out of Oakland.

The Silver and Black have agreed to ship wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys, a source told ESPN’s Josina Anderson on Monday. The Raiders will receive a first-round draft pick in exchange, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The Raiders now own three first-round picks in 2019. In addition to owning their first-round pick, Oakland also owns Chicago’s first-round pick next season after trading star defensive end Khalil Mack to the Bears a week before the start of the season.

Mack has been on a tear in the Windy City, recording 20 tackles (16 solo and 4 assisted), five sacks, four forced fumbles (1 recovery) and one interception this season. As a team, the Raiders have seven sacks combined, three by linebacker Bruce Irvin.

Cooper is off to a slow start in 2018, catching just 22 passes for 280 yards and one touchdown through the team’s first six games this season. Last season, Cooper had a down year, registering just 48 receptions for 680 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games played.

In his first two seasons in the league after being drafted fourth overall by Oakland in 2015, Cooper was a Pro Bowler and amassed 1,000 yards in each season.

Cooper is currently in the NFL’s concussion protocol after being diagnosed with a concussion in Oakland’s 27-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in London on Oct. 14.

The Raiders (1-5) are coming off a bye week and will host the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 28 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Indianapolis (2-5) defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-5 on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Marshawn Lynch out with a groin injury

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By Jeremy Kahn

There is one thing that the Oakland Raiders did not want to hear while on their bye week, an injury to one of their top players.

Unfortunately, that was the news that they received, as running back Marshawn Lynch will be lost to the team for at least a month with a groin injury.

An MRI revealed that Lynch, who is in his second season suffered the injury in their 27-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London.

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden stated that there is a possibility that Lynch could end up going on injured reserve at some point if the injury does not get better.

This season in six games, Lynch is 4.2 yards a carry on 90 carries, while rushing for 376 yards with three touchdowns. In those six games, Lynch gained 84 yards through the air with 15 catches.

Of the four games that Lynch could miss, the first three are all in the Bay Area, as the Raiders return to the field on October 28 at the Coliseum against the Indianapolis Colts, four days later on November 1, the Raiders make their first ever appearance at Levi’s Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers then return to the Coliseum on November 11, as they host the Los Angeles Chargers and then head on the road for two games, beginning on November 18, when they travel to play the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Raiders’ Marshawn Lynch to miss action with a groin injury

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By Joe Hawkes-Beamon
SRS Contributor

OAKLAND — Raiders’ starting running back Marshawn Lynch will miss some playing time due to a groin injury, per ESPN citing a source with knowledge of Lynch’s injury.

Lynch is expected to miss a month with the injury, but the team has been discussing placing the running back on injured reserve, per the source.

News of Lynch’s injury and expected time missed was first reported by NFL Network.

Lynch has rushed for a team-high 376 yards on 90 carries (4.2 yards per carry) and three touchdowns this season. He also has amassed 15 receptions for 84 yards

The Raiders have veteran running back Doug Martin and holdover Jalen Richard who will be counted on to pickup the slack in the ground game for Oakland in Lynch’s absence.

Martin is second on the Raiders with 99 yards on 27 carries (3.7 yards per carry), and Richard has rushed for just 32 yards on 11 carries (2.9 yards per carry) through the team’s first six games this season.

Richard is better suited to help in the passing game, where he’s second behind tight end Jared Cook (32 catches) for the team lead with 31 catches for 253 yards this season.

The Raiders (1-5) are on a bye week before hosting the visiting Indianapolis Colts (1-5) in Week 8 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Oct. 28 at 1:05 p.m. PT.

Oakland Raiders podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon: Raiders will try to recover from loss in London, battle Indianapolis next

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On the Oakland Raiders podcast with Joe:

#1 Last Sunday in London, the Oakland Raiders suffered their worst loss in 2018 by a score of 27-3. It just didn’t seem the Raiders could do anything against Seattle.

#2 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw 23-31 for only 142 yards. Carr was running for his life all day, getting sacked six times.

#3 Injuries also have plagued Raider guard Kelechi Osemeli (knee) and two Raider rookies Kolton Miller and Brandon Parker started at tackle.

#4 The Raiders’ total offense was just 185 yards and 33 percent in third down. They went 4 for 12.

#5 So the Raiders have a bye this weekend, a badly-needed one they can use the rest after losing five out of their six games.

Hear the Raiders podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon everyone Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Oakland Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Trip to London didn’t do wonders for Raiders; Raiders gear up for next shot at Colts

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On the Oakland Raiders podcast with Tony:

#1 The Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw three touchdowns and it looked like another shot at victory was out of reach for the Oakland Raiders.

#2 The Hawks’ defense held the Raiders defense to 185 yards in total defense.

#3 The Seahawks had more fans travel across the pond to see this game against the Raiders than Raiders fans.

#4 The Raiders have a bye week this Sunday in a much-needed week off.

#5 It doesn’t get easier as the Raiders face the Indianapolis Colts at the Oakland Coliseum Sunday, October 28th.

Raiders podcasts with Tony are heard each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders limp into bye week at 1-5 after Week 6 loss in London to Seattle

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By Joe Hawkes-Beamon
SRS Contributor

OAKLAND — Last week, the Raiders suffered their worst loss in 2018 losing to the Seattle Seahawks 27-3 in London, England in front of 84,922 fans (mainly Seahawks fans) at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon that saw their record fall to 1-5 on the season.

Starting quarterback Derek Carr, who completed 23-of-31 passes for just 142 yards, but was harassed by Seattle all day as the Seahawks sacked Carr six times. Mind you, Oakland’s offensive line was decimated by injuries with guard Kelechi Osemeli (knee) missing the game and two rookies in Kolton Miller and Brandon Parker starting at both tackle positions.

Against Seattle, Oakland’s offense totaled just 185 yards and completed just 33 percent of their third down opportunities (4-of-12). Seattle jumped out to a 27-0 lead in the fourth quarter before undrafted rookie kicker Matt McCrane booted a 43-yard field goal to put Oakland on the board.

Carr lost both forced fumbles by Seattle’s defense, but didn’t throw an interception for the first time this season. Heading into Week 6, Carr threw an NFL-high eight interceptions on the year.

At the bye week, Carr has thrown for 1,783 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 71.7 percent of his passes, which ranks third among all starting quarterbacks.

He did apparently injure his left arm (non-throwing) in the latter stages of the fourth quarter, which will be monitored throughout the bye week.

Running back Marshawn Lynch has rushed for 376 yards on 90 carries with three scores, which leads the Silver and Black.

Tight end Jared Cook who has been Carr’s most trusted receiver this season, leads Oakland in catches (32) and receiving yards (400) to go along with two touchdowns scored. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson leads the team with three touchdown receptions.

Through the team’s first six games of the season, Oakland’s offense ranks 28th in points per game (18.3), 15th in yards per game (373.5), passing yards (281.0) and 24th in rushing yards per games (92.4). Oakland has scored over 20 points in just two games this season (lost 28-20 in Miami in Week 3 and won 45-42 in overtime against Cleveland at home in Week 4).

Seattle’s offense racked up 369 yards of total offense against the Raiders on Sunday. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 222 yards on 17-of-23 passes with three touchdowns and one interception. Wilson led Seattle to two touchdowns on their first three drives of the game, and made it look easy in the process. Oakland’s defense looked confused by Wilson’s playmaking ability, which allowed Seattle to convert 9-of-13 third down attempts (69 percent).

Wide receiver Doug Baldwin led Seattle with six catches and 91 yards, while Wilson threw touchdown passes to Jaron Brown, David Moore and Tyler Lockett.

For the season, Oakland’s defense ranks 28th in points surrendered (29.3), yards (398.5), passing yards (266.7) and 28th in rushing yards (131.8).

Linebacker Tahir Whitehead leads Oakland with 43 total tackles (30 solo and 13 assisted), while fellow linebacker Bruce Irvin has three of the team’s seven sacks.

Oakland has four interceptions as a team, with four players each recording one.

Following the team’s bye week, Oakland will host Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum in Week 8. Game time has been set for 1:05 pm PT on CBS.

Wilson throws three touchdowns in Seahawks’ 27-3 win over Raiders in jolly ol’ London

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By Jeremy Kahn

Maybe heading across the pond to London would possibly change things for the Oakland Raiders, but it seems that they are not getting any better on two continents.

Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Raiders 27-3 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Wilson went 17-for-23 for 222 yards plus those three touchdowns and an interception, as the Seahawks go into the bye week with a 3-3 record.

Chris Carson helped out on the running game, as he ran for 59 yards, while Rashad Penny gained 43 yards before the largest crowd to ever attend a NFL game in London, as 84,922 were in attendance in the legendary stadium.

Despite going 23-for-31 for 142 yards on the afternoon, Derek Carr was forced to leave the game with 8:52 remaining in the game, as he was hit by Jarran Reed and immediately went to the sideline grabbing his upper left arm.

Jaron Brown was the receiving end of the first Wilson touchdown of the afternoon, as he took it in from five yards out. Wilson then found David Moore for a 19-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, and then threw his third and final touchdown in the fourth quarter, as he threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Lockett.

To make even worse for the Raiders, who fall to 1-5 on the season, former kicker Sebastian Janikowski, who played for the Raiders for 17 years, kicked two field goals for the Seahawks.

Marshawn Lynch, who was playing against his former team carried the ball 13 and gained just 45 yards during the game.

The Raiders finally got on the board with 8:30 remaining in the game, as Matt McCrane kicked a 48-yard field goal. McCrane could have gotten the Raiders on the board in the second quarter; however, his 48-yard attempt went wide left.

NOTES: It was a tough day for the Raiders with injuries, as besides Carr, they will leave London not healthy.

Amari Cooper left the game with 13:40 remaining in the first half, as he suffered a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Strong Safety Bradley McDougald. Joe Feliciano, who started in place of the inactive Kelechi Osemele, who was out with a knee injury was forced out of the game with a rib injury and Seth Roberts suffered a concussion like Cooper in the fourth quarter and did not return.

UP NEXT: After their bye week, the Raiders will return to the field on October 28 at the Coliseum, where they will host the Indianapolis Colts at 1:05 pm PT on CBS.

Oakland Raiders podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon: Raiders face Seahawks next in London; Raiders’ atypical travel plans; Raiders’ impact on world

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On the Oakland Raiders podcast with Joe:

1. The Oakland Raiders face the Seattle Seahawks at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. What are your three keys to the game?

2. Football teams have different approaches when it comes to preparing for a game overseas. The Raiders departed Thursday night and ran around on Friday morning with a walk-through and media availability. Do you feel like the Raiders’ travel plans will affect the outcome of their upcoming game?

3. The Raiders’ injury list obviously wasn’t as long as the 49ers’ injury list, but Marshawn Lynch was limited during Thursday’s practice. Various sources said the Seahawks miss Lynch and mentioned that Bobby Wagner couldn’t wait to tackle Lynch. If Lynch ends up not playing, would that have an effect on the Raiders’ offense?

4. #RaiderNation has gone global over the years in London, Mexico City, Barcelona and Tokyo. A saying was coined a few years ago: “The world’s team.” Do you feel like the Raiders are the world’s team and do you think they should play games in any other countries?

Joe Hawkes Beamon does the Oakland Raiders podcasts each Friday for SportsRadioService.com