Report: Allen’s future with Raiders in doubt

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10 years ago

September 21, 2014

Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen’s job status is “tenuous at best,” according to ESPN.

The Raiders head into Sunday’s game at the New England Patriots at 0-2 and considered a longshot to win. Allen is 8-26 in his third season as the Raiders coach.

ESPN reported that Allen could be replaced soon on an interim basis by offensive line coach/assistant head coach Tony Sparano.

Team owner Mark Davis reportedly searched for a new head coach after last season before deciding to stick with Allen.

One move for which Allen received praise from the team was deciding on rookie Derek Carr as the starting quarterback instead of disappointing veteran Matt Schaub.

After visiting New England, the Raiders have a “home” game against the Miami Dolphins in London followed by a bye.

Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

Only two days after losing Billy Winn for the year with a torn ACL, the Broncos are now sweating out another potentially serious injury along the defensive line. Via multiple reports, Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe was carted off the field during practice on Saturday. It’s being described as a right ankle injury by coach [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Buccaneers admit mistake, boot Aguayo

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

In the NFL, it’s always better to admit a mistake than to compound it. For the Buccaneers, the decision to burn a 2016 second-round pick on kicker Robert Aguayo has proven to be a mistake. The Buccaneers made the definitive admission of their error on Saturday, cutting Aguayo. He exits with $428,000 in fully-guaranteed salary [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Did Bucs put too much pressure on Aguayo?

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

After the Buccaneers surprised everyone by taking a kicker with the 59th overall pick in the draft, G.M. Jason Licht explained the move by heaping superlatives on the player. “I was very excited along with my staff and coaches about Roberto for a very long time,” Licht told PFT Live in May 2016. “It’s not [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk