Charles Woodson determined to wear number 24 for Raiders

Source: Silver And Black Pride by RDreamer

When Charles Woodson arrived at Raiders HQ on Tuesday to make his visit, he was greeted by hundreds of fans. Many of them were wearing Woodson's #24 jersey from his first stint as a Raider. When Woodson greeted fans he held up a kid-size replica #24. It's obvious that both Woodson and the fan base have an emotional attachment to that number. The only question is, will Woodson wear it again as a Raider?

Currently that number is taken by another cornerback free agent acquistion -- Tracy Porter. During his conference call today with our fearless leader Levi Damien, Woodson had this to say about the idea of trying to talk Porter out of his former jersey number:

"We'll definitely have to have that conversation," said Woodson.

Charles Woodson Brings Leadership and Experience to Oakland Raiders’ Defense

Source: Sports Media 101 by Nick Gill

When Charles Woodson decided to return to the Oakland Raiders yesterday, it said a great deal about the credibility general manager Reggie McKenzie is gaining. Woodson had other opportunities, but choose to get back to his roots. Now his greatest value to the franchise will be his experience and leadership.

Last season, the Raiders had veterans like Richard Seymour and Michael Huff to serve as the voice of the defense. Both are gone and Woodson along with Tyvon Branch are the players setting the standard. Woodson is a Super Bowl champion, a

Charles Woodson believes the Raiders are a team “on the up”

Source: Yardbarker

With the Raiders being a team that’s going through a massive rebuilding, not many people would voluntarily say that the Raiders are a team “on the up”; Charles Woodson is not one of those people.  After signing a one year deal with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, Woodson gives more details to Dan Hanzus of NFL.com as to why he ended up going back to the team that drafted him with the fourth pick in the 1998 NFL draft. Woodson on why he choose to return to the silver and black; At that point I had to figure out what I wanted to do, and playing football was what I wanted to do so it was going to be somewhere, if it was a team that wasn’t quite there but still is a team that is looking on the up, then I was going to do it. And I feel that the Raiders are a team that are looking on the up. Woodson also reacted to the mob of Raiders fans that showed up in support of him. I think I was actually scared of leaving the facility and not having a deal done,” Woodson joked Wednesday, according ...

From QB to Congress? Next step for ex-ASU star Walter

Source: Yardbarker

As a quarterback for Arizona State and the Oakland Raiders, Andrew Walter faced plenty of pressure and took more than his fair share of hits. Now, he'll face a new kind of pressure as he ventures into the world of politics. Walter, a Republican, announced last week that he plans to challenge for a Congressional seat in Arizona's ninth district in 2014. The ninth district includes all of Tempe, where Walter starred for the Sun Devils from 2002-04, so he may be able to parlay a bit of his popularity with the locals into his campaign. But what prompted a quarterback-turned-businessman to run for Congress? "It's just a sense of duty and responsibility," Walter said Tuesday. "I've never served my country, I've never served in the military, and I think now more than ever we need serious leaders that want to offer common-sense solutions and not play politics." Specifically, Walter believes the U.S. is in uncharted territory with the economy languishing post-recession, gove

Raiders showing themselves to be up and coming

Source: Silver And Black Pride by Marcus Allen Krause

Reggie McKenzie has a plan and he is going off of it accordingly, step by step he is following right along. I have said in the past that he has put himself out there by showing such supreme confidence, but that same supreme confidence has him convincing players that the Raiders are an up and coming team. It is convincing me as well.

The Raiders continue to fly behind the scenes with their steady improvements to their team. People on the outside are writing the Raiders off still and until they are proven wrong will continue to do so. However those lucky enough to have a sit down with Reggie McKenzie always seem to come out of it feeling pretty good about where the team is right now.

This is something that

Raiders expect Woodson to make big impact (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The return of defensive back Charles Woodson may have an impact on the Oakland Raiders that cannot be measured by statistics or even graded on game tapes.

Woodson likes changes in return to Oakland (Comcast SportsNet Bay Area)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Charles Woodson likes the organizational changes he's seen in his homecoming to Oakland, especially where management is concerned.

Charles Woodson: Oakland Raiders 'looking on the up'

Source: NFL.com by Hanzus, Dan

Charles Woodson originally said he wanted to sign with a contender. The Oakland Raiders aren't expected to do that in 2013, but Woodson says the team is "looking on the up."

Woodson likes changes in return to Oakland

Source: CSN Bay Area by pgutierrez

Charles Woodson likes the organizational changes he's seen in his homecoming to Oakland, especially where management is concerned.

Woodson: Fans' response 'overwhelming'

Source: AFC West Blog

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Charles Woodson had gotten word that Oakland fans had mobilized through social media to hold a rally at his free-agent visit to the Raiders. Even Woodson was blown away by the reception, which included more than a hundred fans decked out in Raiders gear and costumes waiting at the team facility for his arrival Tuesday. "It was overwhelming," he said Wednesday. "I think that if at any time I'd ever forgotten what the love was like in Oakland, I was definitely reminded yesterday.

NFL Roundup: Bears' Urlacher retires, 49ers' Crabtree may miss most of 2013 (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL on Wednesday. He walks away from football with a list of accomplishments that include an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time All-Pro and the 2005 Defensive Player of the Year award. clear."

Charles Woodson confirms fans played a role in his decision

Source: Silver And Black Pride by Marcus Allen Krause

It wasn't hard to see the effect that the crowd had yesterday at the Raiders Headquarters. That was a welcoming of epic proportions for the Raider legend Charles Woodson and it did not go unnoticed by the man himself. He knew it was a possibility, but he didn't know how big it would end up being in reality.

"Yeah, I had gotten word that they were going to do it. I didn't know if it was a fact that it was going to be done, but I got word it was going to happen."

After witnessing the event that was taking place in his honor Woodson didn't even

Charles Woodson: Raiders a team 'looking on the up'

Source: NFL.com by Hanzus, Dan

Charles Woodson originally said he wanted to sign with a contender. The Oakland Raiders aren't expected to do that in 2013, but Woodson says the team is "looking on the up."

Woodson was scared to leave without a deal

Source: Silver & Black Blog by vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vic Tafur)

Charles Woodson had heard Raiders fans were planning to come and welcome him back for his free-agent visit on Tuesday. But he wasn’t sure if they really would. “It was overwhelming,” he said, to see 120 or so fans waiting at the security gate when his car pulled up. “I think that if at any [...]

Woodson overwhelmed by Raiders fans (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Charles Woodson had gotten word that Oakland fans had mobilized through social media to hold a rally at his free-agent visit to the Raiders.

More Woodson Q&A

Source: Inside the Oakland Raiders by Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer

Inadvetently left off some questions from the Woodson conference call, including an illuminating answer about the difference in the building from the Al Davis days to the Reggie McKenzie regime: Q: Can you talk about the process with Denver, and what kind of role did they want you to fulfill? Woodson: Just typical free agent stuff. [...]

Davis on Woodson signing: 'Once a Raider, always a Raider'

Source: CSN Bay Area by pgutierrez

Charles Woodson is coming back to the Bay Area to don the Silver and Black, and it has Raiders owner Mark Davis fired up.

What the Oakland Raiders Should Do with Terrelle Pryor

Source: Bleacher Report

Actually, I'll admit that this headline is a little misleading: It's obvious the Oakland Raiders need to trade talented third-year quarterback Terrelle Pryor—perhaps as soon as possible.

This probably is not a popular sentiment right now among Raiders fans, myself included. 

They (we) have seen glimpses of what Pryor can do with his arm and his legs. He's indisputably the most talented quarterback on the roster from a physical standpoint. 

Also, with the recent proliferation of the read-option in the NFL, he seems like an ideal candidate to make that trend work for Oakland, while

Charles Woodson Q&A

Source: Silver And Black Pride by Levi Damien

Charles Woodson is now and Oakland Raider. I had a chance to speak with him via conference call Wednesday. Here is what he had to say.

Q: As you were making the trip, had you gotten wind of the fan support you were going to receive?

Woodson: Yeah, I had gotten word that they were going to do it. I didn't know if it was a fact that it was going to be done, but I got word it was going to happen.

Your impression of driving in and the whole experience?

I'll tell you, man, it was overwhelming. I think that if at any time I'd ever forgotten what the love was like in Oakland, I was definitely

Davis on Woodson signing: 'Once a Raider, always a Raider' (Comcast SportsNet Bay Area)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Charles Woodson is coming back to the Bay Area to don the Silver and Black, and it has Raiders owner Mark Davis fired up.

Charles Woodson Q&A

Source: Inside the Oakland Raiders by Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer

A transcript of Charles Woodson’s conference call with the Bay Area media Wednesday, a day after he signed with the Raiders: Q: As you were making the trip, had you gotten wind of the fan support you were going to receive? Woodson: Yeah, I had gotten word that they were going to do it. I didn’t know [...]

NOW: Charles Woodson media conference call (Comcast SportsNet Bay Area)

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NOW: Charles Woodson media conference call

Source: CSN Bay Area by gjames

Dennis Allen Charles Woodson brings swagger to Oakland (NBC Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Charles Woodson’s return to Oakland has excited plenty of Raiders fans and it sounds like coach Dennis Allen is pretty excited about the chance to coach the team’s 1998 first-round pick. Allen told Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group that he enjoyed seeing fans lined up outside the facility waiting for confirmation that…

McGloin impresses Raiders, Padron waived

Source: Silver And Black Pride by Levi Damien

Undrafted free agent Kyle Padron announced via his Twitter page today that he will be waived by the Raiders.

I was just informed that I will be put on waivers+released from the Raider Nation today. Grateful for the opportunity, excited for the next!

— Kyle Padron (@KPadron2) May 22, 2013

While Padron was unable to attend Raiders OTA's due to his college classes not being complete yet, the Raiders added a fifth quarterback to the roster -

Allen: Woodson brings a swagger

Source: Inside the Oakland Raiders by Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer

Got a few minutes with Raiders coach Dennis Allen Wednesday to get his reaction on the signing of Charles Woodson. Here’s a transcription: Q: What does Charles Woodson bring to your team at this stage of his career? Allen: I mean, I think there’s a lot of things. But when you really look at it and you [...]

Raiders OTA depth chart

Source: Silver And Black Pride by Levi Damien

Offense QB Matt Flynn Terrelle Pryor Tyler Wilson Matt McGloin Kyle Padron RB Darren McFadden Rashad Jennings Latavius Murray

Bears LB Brian Urlacher's retirement forced in part by blow to pride (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The lack of interest in free agency helped push the 13-year veteran away from the game.

Ravens' LB Brown out 4-6 weeks (The SportsXchange)

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Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Arthur Brown is likely to be out until training camp after undergoing sports hernia surgery.

Cowboys' Jones: Garrett's job safe (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Owner Jerry Jones said head coach Jason Garrett isn't coaching for his job in 2013 and is in no imminent danger of being fired.

Oakland Raiders And Charles Woodson: New Team, Old Faces

Source: Yardbarker

The Oakland Raiders agreed to a one-year, $1.8 million contract with former cornerback Charles Woodson. Including incentives, the deal is worth a maximum of $4.3 million according to RotoWorld.com.Division rival, Denver Broncos, also offered Woodson a one-year deal, but worth $3.7 million through reachable incentives according to the Denver Post. Oakland’s agreement includes incentives described as ‘hard to achieve.’It seems somewhat surprising Woodson chose Oakland over Denver with the Broncos a clear Super Bowl contender this coming season. The fact that both contracts are based on incentives makes the decision even more puzzling. But as the saying goes, what’s the difference between $4.3 million and $3.7 million: $600,000. That total may be chump change for the NFL, but it could be a significant amount for a 36-year-old football player.Of course, Woodson did spend his first eight seasons with Oakland who drafted the defensive back fourth overall in the 1998 draft. Woodson was a m...

Charles Woodson returns to the Oakland Raiders

Source: Yardbarker

Charles Woodson, the former fourth pick of the 1998 NFL draft has returned to the team that selected him, the Oakland Raiders. Woodson has been a free agent for months and is currently 36, turning 37 during the upcoming regular season. The details of his contract outline that he will receive a signing bonus of $700,000 with the ability to reach $4.3 million through incentives. Woodson had been linked to the Denver Broncos and it is curious as to why he returned to the Raiders than the Broncos. Given his age, his playing time is running out and you have to figure that Denver is closer to possibly reaching the Super Bowl than the Raiders. The former first-rounder appears to have chased the money on this signing rather than opting for a chance to win a championship. It’s believed that the incentives the Raiders have offered up are not really attainable by Woodson while his level of play on the field continues to erode. Woodson played eight seasons for the Raiders prior to joining the P...

Video: 'Mike & Mike' on Woodson's decision

Source: AFC West Blog

Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg discuss Charles Woodson's decision to sign with the Raiders instead of the Broncos.

Charles Woodson joins Oakland Raiders for one season

Source: NFL.com by Hanzus, Dan

Charles Woodson's long trek through free agency is over. The veteran safety is returning to the Oakland Raiders, who brought him into the NFL when they drafted him in 1998.

Woodson Back With Raiders

Source: ESPN YouTube

Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg discuss Charles Woodson's decision to sign with the Raiders instead of the Broncos.

AFC West links: Max Starks joins Chargers

Source: AFC West Blog

San Diego Chargers Left tackle Max Starks, who spent his first nine seasons with the Steelers, agreed to a one-year deal with the Chargers. GM Tom Telesco deserves credit for upgrading a position that was a serious weakness last season, writes Tom Krasovic of U-T San Diego. Chargers president and CEO Dean Spanos made a firm commitment to staying in San Diego Tuesday as the team continues to press for a replacement for Qualcomm Stadium, reports NFL.

Charles Woodson back in silver & black

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Cornerback Charles Woodson shares his feelings about once again being a member of the Oakland Raiders.

Woodson returns to Raiders (National Football Post)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Cornerback was drafted by Oakland in 1998.

Charles Woodson returns to Oakland Raiders

Source: Yardbarker

Charles Woodson has finally found a job with the Oakland Raiders. After being phased out of Green Bay, the veteran defensive back was thought to be a hot property. That was not exactly the case as it took a bit of time for him to find a helmet to put on. Please click here to read this story. The post Charles Woodson returns to Oakland Raiders appeared first on Players View.

Hopeless Raiders selling nostalgia to hungry fan base (Comcast SportsNet Bay Area)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Charles Woodson is a Raider again, proving if nothing else that a memory is a terrible thing to waste.

Full circle: Charles Woodson back in Oakland

Source: Yardbarker

Free agent DB Charles Woodson said he wanted to play for a contender, but instead he went with the sentimental choice, signing with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, the team that originally drafted him way back in 1998. The one-year deal is worth about $4.3 million max in incentives, but with just a $1 million base salary, reports Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Last week, the Denver Broncos looked poised to sign the veteran, and it certainly fit Woodson's requirement of playing for a contender. They reportedly offered him a deal, but he left town without signing. His visit to Oakland was greeted by numerous fans at team headquarters that gave him his due as a former Raiders great. In the end, those fans got their wish, and Woodson will play at least one more year in familiar confines, and a huge fan base that's delighted to see him back.

Hopeless Raiders selling nostalgia to hungry fan base

Source: CSN Bay Area by renteen

Charles Woodson is a Raider again, proving if nothing else that a memory is a terrible thing to waste.

Woodson signs 1-year contract worth up to $4.3 mil (updated)

Source: Silver & Black Blog by vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vic Tafur)

Defensive back Charles Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Raiders Tuesday night. And while the fan support (see previous blog) surely played a factor so did $4.3 million, which is what Woodson can earn including incentives. That includes a $700,000 signing bonus for a 36-year-old player who had very little interest on the free-agent [...]

Charles Woodson's Return to the Oakland Raiders Tops off Productive Offseason

Source: Bleacher Report

The Oakland Raiders, led by GM Reggie McKenzie, have had a very busy offseason in which many players were released and replaced by under-the-radar free-agent signings.

In Oakland, players like Rolando McClain have been replaced by Nick Roach while Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer have been replaced by D.J. Hayden and Tracy Porter.

The Raiders' defensive makeover has been so drastic that only three starters are returning on defense. Now, we can technically say they will have four returning starters.

According to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press,

Back in Silver and Black: Raiders sign Charles Woodson

Source: Yardbarker

May 21th wasn’t just another day at the Oakland Raiders’ Alameda facilities. As the players prepared for their second OTA practice, roughly a hundred Raider fans gathered around the entrance of the team’s headquarters with one person in mind. In the words of their own message that flew all over the internet via social media, they were there to “woo [...]

Woodson rejoins Raiders after seven-year hiatus

Source: Inside the Oakland Raiders by Steve Corkran

Beat writer Jerry McDonald stuck it out in Alameda all day, certainly much longer than many of the fans that arrived early, and he was rewarded with word that defensive back Charles Woodson is coming back to the Raiders. Here’s McDonald’s story: Charles Woodson is coming home, signing a one-year deal to return to the Raiders on [...]

Back in Silver and Black: Raiders sign Charles Woodson

Source: Silver and Black Daily by Felipe Amaral

May 21th wasn’t just another day at the Oakland Raiders’ Alameda facilities. As the players prepared for their second OTA practice, roughly a hundred Raider fans gathered around the entrance of the team’s headquarters with one person in mind. In the words of their own message that flew all over the internet via social media, they were there to “woo [...]

Charles Woodson returning to Raiders

Source: AFC West Blog

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Free-agent defensive back Charles Woodson has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders, a return to his original team. Woodson's deal is worth a maximum of $4.3 million and includes a $700,000 signing bonus, ESPN's Josina Anderson reported. The move will be popular with Raiders fans, many of whom staked out the team's facility Tuesday to greet Woodson on his visit and urge him to sign with Oakland. They got their wish a few hours after he arrived when the team announced the deal.

Raiders, Charles Woodson agree on one-year deal

Source: CSN Bay Area by dshiller

Charles Woodson played the first eight seasons of his career in Oakland. After a seven-year hiatus, he is back with the Raiders.

Woodson signs one-year contract worth up to $4.3 mil

Source: Silver & Black Blog by vtafur@sfchronicle.com (Vic Tafur)

Defensive back Charles Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Raiders Tuesday night. And while the fan support (see previous blog) surely played a factor so did $4.3 million, which is what Woodson can earn including incentives. That includes a $700,000 signing bonus for a 36-year-old player who had very little interest on the free-agent [...]