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• Larry Holmes says he regrets facing one heavyweight legend: “I shouldn’t have done it”

Heavyweight icon is one of the most successful champions of all time, having put together a legendary seven-year reign. Although, there is one opponent that Holmes admits he never should have faced. Holmes dethroned Ken Norton with a split decision win back in 1978 to get his hands on the WBC heavyweight world title and […] The post Larry Holmes says he regrets facing one heavyweight legend:...2025
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• Muhammad Ali begged George Foreman to end retirement to beat one man: “I can’t but you can”

When lost to Ken Norton in March 1973, there was a growing sense that the best of the floating butterfly and stinging bee might be gone. Norton earned a split-decision victory in San Diego, a verdict that arguably flattered Ali, who also suffered a broken jaw in the opening round. Ali narrowly avoided a second […] The post Muhammad Ali begged George Foreman to end retirement to beat one man:...2025
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• Larry Holmes says one heavyweight ‘without doubt’ hit harder than Mike Tyson

During ’ illustrious career, he faced some of the biggest names – and biggest punchers – of his era. “The Easton Assassin” won the WBC heavyweight title against Ken Norton in an unforgettable fight and holds wins over Earnie Shavers, Muhammad Ali, Leon Spinks, Gerry Cooney, Tim Witherspoon and James “Bonecrusher” Smith. Even past his […] The post Larry Holmes says one heavyweight ‘with...2025
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• Heavyweight Who Faced Larry Holmes, Lennox Lewis And Evander Holyfield Has No Doubt Who Was Best

, and are three of boxing’s greatest ever heavyweights. Holmes, known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, reigned as the undisputed heavyweight champion for seven years between 1978 and 1985, defeating the likes of Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton and Trevor Berbick during this period. Lewis and Holyfield played a key role in the golden heavyweight era of […]...2025
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• Larry Holmes Says One Man’s Power Stood Out In 75 Fight Career: “No Doubt He Hit The Hardest”

played a key role in one of the greatest generations in the history of heavyweight boxing. Known by his moniker ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes quickly rose to the two of the heavyweight division and would go on to capture the world heavyweight championship with a victory over Ken Norton in the summer of 1978. He […]...2025
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• Itauma Steps Into The Spotlight With First Round Destruction Of Dillian Whyte
By: Sean Crose Every so often there are moments like this in heavyweight boxing. One thinks of Gerry Cooney’s destruction of Ken Norton decades ago or Mike Tyson’s flattening of… The post Itauma Steps Into The Spotlight With First Round Destruction Of Dillian Whyte appeared first on BoxingInsider.com Promotions....2025
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• Happy birthday to Seahawks Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith!

Getty Images Smith played four seasons for Seattle from 2011 to 2014, winning Super Bowl XLVIII MVP in his third season. The Seattle Seahawks’ birthday celebrations continue with linebacker Malcolm Smith, who turns 36 today. Smith, who played on Pete Carroll’s defense in his first three seasons at USC, was reunited with his former college coach when the Seahawks selected him in the sevent...2025
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• Five Greatest Fights in Three Rounds or Less

Boxing’s greatest short fights pack unforgettable moments into mere minutes. As I write this, it is the 40th anniversary of Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns, so Big Fight Weekend looks back at the five greatest short boxing fights that ended in three rounds or less. Greatest Short Boxing Fights That Wowed Fans Greatest Short Boxing Fights: Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns On April 15, 1985 at Caesars...2025
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• Five Greatest Fights in Three Rounds or Less

Boxing’s greatest short fights pack unforgettable moments into mere minutes. As I write this, it is the 40th anniversary of Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns, so Big Fight Weekend looks back at the five greatest short boxing fights that ended in three rounds or less. Greatest Short Boxing Fights That Wowed Fans Greatest Short Boxing Fights: Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns On April 15, 1985 at Caesars...2025
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• The Linc - The key to Jalen Hurts success in Super Bowl 59

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/5/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... What Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts each need to focus on in Super Bowl 59 - PFFGetting the ball out on time goes hand-in-hand with avoiding sacks and pressure. Jalen Hurts has the highest average time to throw in the NFL, at 3.21 seconds, which leads to inviting pressu...2025
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• Dan Quinn, Bobby Wagner on cusp of Super Bowl after Commanders upset Lions

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Former Seahawks and Super Bowl champions are on the verge of a Cinderella run to New Orleans. The NFL has its Cinderella story of the 2024 season, and it involves former Seattle Seahawks. In the biggest upset of this year’s NFL Playoffs, the Washington Commanders took out the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions in a 45-31 slugfest that will leave Lions fans heartbroke...2025
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• John Schneider’s mistakes in assembling the Seahawks’ 2024 roster

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The Seahawks have major roster holes in Schneider’s first season without Pete Carroll, and one glaring flaw at a familiar position. Since January 2010, it has been impossible to think of the Seattle Seahawks without associating them with Pete Carroll and John Schneider. Well, that changed at the beginning of the 2024 season when the longtime head coach was remove...2024
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• The Cowboys young linebackers will need to step up against Detroit

Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions are going to provide a difficult test for the Cowboys defense. The Dallas Cowboys have a history of drafting and developing impact players at the traditional linebacker position. Sean Lee, Bradie James, Dexter Coakley, Ken Norton Jr., Leighton Vander Esch, and Jaylon Smith, although in a small sample size, had their time in t...2024
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• Seahawks All-22 Film Review: The Good and Bad from Week 1

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Time to analyze what went right and wrong in the first Seattle Seahawks victory of the Mike Macdonald Era. As much as the preseason helped us to get over our longing for the NFL, now it’s for real! The playbooks are starting to open up for real and we’re starting to get a sense of what our 2024 Seattle Seahawks season will be like. Let’s look at the positives and...2024
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• Ted’s Talk: I still like the idea of Marquise Blair

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Marquise Blair probably won’t make the final roster, but Seattle’s oft-injured 2019 second-round pick is back with the Seahawks and should be a contender for the practice squad. I’ve always had a soft spot for safeties. Don’t ask me to explain why because I can’t quite put my finger on it. Michael Boulware is one of my favorite Seattle Seahawks ever....2024
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• Winners and Losers from Seahawks 16, Chargers 3

Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images It was a superb preseason opener for the Seahawks defense. It was a victorious start to Mike Macdonald’s first season as Seattle Seahawks head coach. While it’s only an exhibition game, Seattle’s 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers was cleaner than expected given a new coaching staff, new players, and the fact that it’s the preseason. T...2024
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• 3 years later, Pete Prisco thinks the Chiefs’ 2022 draft was even better

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The CBS Sports columnist now gives Kansas City an A+ for 2022. On Tuesday, CBS Sports writer Pete Prisco re-graded the 2022 NFL Draft. Back then, he thought the Kansas City Chiefs had made excellent choices in the draft. But now, he thinks they were even better. Kansas City Chiefs2022 Grade: A The Skinny: They had 10 picks in this draft and all but one...2025
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• Legion of Blueprint: Brian Schottenheimer taking familiar approach to building Cowboys

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Brian Schottenheimer appears to have learned from his past. Brian Schottenheimer may not have been there for the Seahawks’ peak, but he saw what a championship culture looks like. By the time Schottenheimer arrived in Seattle following the 2017 season, the Seahawks had already won a Super Bowl after appearing in the big game two straight years. They had also jus...2025
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• NFC East news: Washington bringing back Bobby Wagner, New York signs a quarterback

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Commanders appear to want more than the way last season went for them. Commanders’ LB Bobby Wagner one of two players re-signed on Thursday - David Harrison, WUSA9.com Washington is bringing back a key defender for at least one more season. ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders took two pending free agents off the market on Thursday by re-signing li...2025
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• The Super Bowl threepeat has happened before, just not the way you think

Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images The Super Bowl threepeat has happened before, just not with a whole team. With a win this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs would become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. They’re already the only team to even reach the Super Bowl in their “threepeat” attempt, but that ain’t the goal for this jugg...2025
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• Dan Quinn, Bobby Wagner on cusp of Super Bowl after Commanders upset Lions
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• 2025 NFL Playoffs features plenty of former Seahawks players, coaches

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks aren’t going to the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean there will be a shortage of former Seahawks in the postseason. The 2025 NFL Playoffs are here, and while the Seattle Seahawks aren’t a part of the postseason, there are so many former Seahawks who will be participating on other teams. In fact, the number is large enough that it’s too t...2025
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• John Schneider’s mistakes in assembling the Seahawks’ 2024 roster
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• The Cowboys young linebackers will need to step up against Detroit
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• Ted’s Talk: I still like the idea of Marquise Blair
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• Happy birthday to Seahawks Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith!
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• The Linc - The key to Jalen Hurts success in Super Bowl 59
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• Bobby Wagner plays big role in ending Commanders’ playoff win drought

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Commanders have finally won a playoff game, and they did so in the most vintage Seahawks way possible. The Washington Commanders are in the NFC Divisional Round after an incredible 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a Seattle Seahawks legend had one of the biggest plays of the night for the Commanders. Having had the misfortune of getting t...2025
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• John Schneider’s mistakes in assembling the Seahawks’ 2024 roster
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• Seahawks All-22 Film Review: The Good and Bad from Week 1
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• Winners and Losers from Seahawks 16, Chargers 3
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• Cowboys offseason countdown: 99 facts until the regular season (Day 55)

Photo by James Smith/Getty Images We countdown the days to kickoff giving you an interesting fact about each number. Today is number 55 We are at day 55 of our 99 day countdown until the regular season. Here is your daily fact associated with number 55. There are plenty of memorable players that have worn 55 for the Dallas Cowboys. One of them is Robert Jones. Photo by T...2024
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• How will Dre’Mont Jones’ role change in Mike Macdonald’s defense?

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Jones’ first season with the Seahawks didn’t end as expected. There are changes on the horizon that could help him reach his potential. (Editor’s note: Everyone please welcome Alexandre Castro to the Field Gulls staff! He will be our lead analyst moving forward, all the way from Brazil!) Last week, Dre’Mont Jones agreed to terms on a restructured contract that ...2024
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• Former Seahawks DC Ken Norton Jr returns to the NFL

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Norton will reunite with Dan Quinn in Washington. The Washington Commanders will have a pair of former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinators on staff. Head coach Dan Quinn has brought Ken Norton Jr on board to be the linebackers coach, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Former #Raiders and #Seahawks defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. is joini...2024
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• Itauma Steps Into The Spotlight With First Round Destruction Of Dillian Whyte
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• Happy birthday to Seahawks Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith!
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• Five Greatest Fights in Three Rounds or Less
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• George Foreman’s Top Five Greatest Wins

On March 21, the family of George Foreman released a statement via his Instagram account, announcing to the world that “Big George” had passed away aged 76. Inside and outside the ring Foreman’s legacy will live on, and Big Fight Weekend wanted to pay tribute to Foreman and bring you his five greatest wins. Looking Back at George Foreman’s Five Greatest Wins George Foreman vs Joe...2025
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• George Foreman, One of Boxing’s Greatest, Passes Away at 76

George Foreman made history throughout his boxing career, recording many brilliant wins and challenging some of the greatest fighters ever. It was announced today (March 21) by Foreman’s family that “Big George had passed away aged 76. Inside and outside the ring his legacy will live on. Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away at 76 George Foreman: His Greatest Triumphs The statement ...2025
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• NFC East news: Washington bringing back Bobby Wagner, New York signs a quarterback
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• Bobby Wagner plays big role in ending Commanders’ playoff win drought
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• Examining the Hardest Punchers in Boxing and UFC History

Boxing and UFC fans enjoy the drama of knockouts, and many watch combat sports live for these dramatic moments. The heavyweight division in boxing and UFC is rich in history with devastating punchers who have entertained fight fans in both disciplines. Big Fight Weekend are bringing you our choice for the hardest puncher in boxing history and the biggest puncher in UFC. You can also check the odds...2024
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• Raiders hire Ken Norton Jr. as defensive coordinator
The turnover on the Seattle Seahawks' coaching staff continued with the Oakland Raiders hiring former linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. to be their new defensive coordinator on Friday....2015
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• Ken Norton Jr. gushes over new pupil Khalil Mack
New Raiders defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. sees promise in Khalil Mack. "I've been very, very impressed," he said. If you're looking for hope in Oakland, it starts with Mack, and Norton Jr. knows it....2015
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• Bruce Irvin to Sign with Raiders: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Ken Norton Jr.: Raiders' defense 'going to surprise you'
New Raiders coordinator Ken Norton Jr. believes that Oakland's defense is better than people expect, saying: "They are going to surprise you."...2015
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• Raiders hire Ken Norton, Jr. as new defensive coordinator
Head coach Jack Del Rio announced Friday that his former teammate with the Dallas Cowboys will join his staff to run the defense in Oakland....2015
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• Raiders fire DC Norton Jr. after loss to Patriots
The Oakland Raiders have relieved Ken Norton Jr. of his defensive coordinator duties. The Raiders rank in the bottom third of most defensive categories this season and do not have an interception in their first 10 games....2017
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• Ken Norton Jr. Tremendous Hire as Defensive Coordinator for Rebuilding Raiders
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• Larry Holmes Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Prime Mike Tyson Would Beat Prime Joe Frazier

once predicted what he believes would have happened in a fantasy fight between and . Also known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes wrote his name into boxing folklore as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, reigning as the world champion between 1978 and 1985. After defeating Ken Norton to capture the WBC title […]...2025
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• John Schneider’s mistakes in assembling the Seahawks’ 2024 roster
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• Savant Sundays: Rocky Marciano’s strengths and weaknesses
Photo by Stanley Weston/Getty Images Rocky Marciano earned his fame, but he’s also been picked apart many times over the years. Who was he in the ring? Born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, the man known as Rocky Marciano is best remembered for finishing his career with a record of 49-0, becoming of the more famous boxers in the history of the sport, a distinction he earned in the ring. Marciano...2023
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• Happy birthday to Seahawks Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith!
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• Countdown to the season opener: Day 72 Ken Norton Jr

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 72) with some Cowboys history We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football...2025
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• Legion of Blueprint: Brian Schottenheimer taking familiar approach to building Cowboys
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• NFC East news: Washington bringing back Bobby Wagner, New York signs a quarterback
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• The Super Bowl threepeat has happened before, just not the way you think
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• 2025 NFC Championship Game open thread: Commanders at Eagles

Peter Casey-Imagn Images Let’s go, Seahawks East! And then there were four. The Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and Buffalo Bills were generally expected to make it to Conference Championship weekend. No one at the start of the season could’ve foreseen the Washington Commanders reaching the NFC Championship Game under rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. If the Commanders shock the...2025
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• Dan Quinn, Bobby Wagner on cusp of Super Bowl after Commanders upset Lions
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• Before Buster Douglas Leon Spinks Shocked the World

On this day in 1978, long before Buster Douglas stunned Mike Tyson, a 7-0-1 fighter from Saint Louis called Leon Spinks shocked the world and defeated the legendary Muhammad Ali by a 15-round split decision at the Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. to become the new heavyweight champion of the world. At Big Fight Weekend, we love our nostalgia and want to take you back to a loss for the gr...2024
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• Brad Sham’s top moments of the Jimmy Johnson era in Dallas

Photo by James Smith/Getty Images Here are the most memorable moments during Jimmy Johnson’s time with the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys put the period on their dynasty run on January 28, 1996, having just won their third Super Bowl in four years. For context to this article and the writer behind it—I was born just seven months later. When I came into this world, the lore and legend of what...2023
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• Savant Sundays: Rocky Marciano’s strengths and weaknesses
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• Week 12 Snap Judgments

Musings, observations and the occasional insight from a jam-packed holiday-infused Week 12 in the NFL... * With 12 weeks of the NFL’s regular season all but in the books, we hold these truths to be self-evident: That hangover effect in Atlanta? It might be over. The suddenly resurgent Falcons have won three games in a row and they even found a way to stave off what would have been another galling...2017
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• Khalil Mack, Bruce Irvin do not practice a day after Norton's firing
Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin did not participate in the Oakland Raiders' practice on Wednesday, which left many reporters speculating that it was related to unhappiness over the firing of Ken Norton Jr.First off, the Raiders listed both defensive stalwarts as not practicing for non-injury reasons. The team later said they were given a day off to rest. The Review-Journal's Michael Ghelken says this ...2017
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• Report: Jack Del Rio taking play-calling duties away from Ken Norton Jr.
After a terrible opening to the 2016 NFL season defensively, Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio is reportedly taking matters into his own hands. According to Pat Kirwan, Jim Miller and Greg Robinson of the Real Football Network, he’s stripping play-calling responsibilities away from defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. Additionally, “several starters” might sit this week when Oakland takes on...2016
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• Oakland Raiders' Expectations for 2016 Now Sky-High After Early Free-Agency Haul
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• Free-Agent Matchmaker: Perfect Fits for Brock Osweiler, Mario Williams and More!
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• Oakland Raiders' Defensive Adjustments Paying Dividends in Ugly Victories
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