Daniel Starkand

Daniel Starkand is a graduate of Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for RaiderssNewswire.com, Daniel also writes for LakersNation.com, DodgerBlue.com, and RamsNewsire.com. Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
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NFL Trade Rumors: Raiders Acquire Antonio Brown From Steelers For Third And Fifth Round Picks

From the moment that Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown requested to be traded, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden had to have had his eyes wide open hoping to find a way to pair him with Derek Carr…

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NFL Free Agency Rumors: Raiders To Sign Former Patriots Left Tackle Trent Brown To Record-Breaking Contract

Coming off a 4-12 season in his first year back as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, there was a lot of pressure of Jon Gruden this offseason to make some big splashes to get the team back into postseason…

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Raiders News: Donald Penn Not Reporting To Training Camp, Unhappy With His Contract

The Oakland Raiders recently reported to Training Camp with high expectations for the upcoming season after going 12-4 a season ago. The team returns all of its key contributors, including all of their core offensive lineman that was the best…

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Former Raiders Marcus Allen, Tim Brown Believe In Oakland’s Chances This Season

The Oakland Raiders had their best season in over a decade in 2016, finishing 12-4 and reaching the postseason. If it were not for a season-ending injury to quarterback Derek Carr then they could have done some damage in the…

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Raiders News: Derek Carr Took Less Money To Enable Gabe Jackson’s Extension

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr recently signed a record-breaking five-year, $125 million extension, making him the highest paid player in the league. Soon after, Oakland also reached an agreement with offensive guard Gabe Jackson on a five-year, $56 million extension,…

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Raiders News: Oakland Signs Guard Gabe Jackson To Five-Year Extension

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has approached this offseason with a championship mentality, as he knows that the Raiders were an injury away from possibly winning a Super Bowl last season. He has improved the offense through free agency…

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Raiders News: Marshawn Lynch Gives Away 2,000 Waterpark Tickets To Kids In Oakland

The Oakland community is always something that has been near and dear to NFL running back Marshawn Lynch's heart, as that is the city he grew up in. Now that he is a member of his hometown Oakland Raiders, Lynch…

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Raiders News: Derek Carr Says He’ll Give Ball To Marshawn Lynch At 1-Yard Line

The Oakland Raiders had a very successful offseason, with perhaps their two biggest signings being Marshawn Lynch and a record-breaking extension for quarterback Derek Carr. They also made other acquisitions on the offensive side of the ball, adding dynamic wide…

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Raiders News: Derek Carr Finalizes Five-Year, $125 Million Extension With Oakland

On Wednesday it was reported that the Oakland Raiders and Derek Carr were close to finalizing a contract extension to make him the highest paid player in the league. Carr took to Twitter himself though to let everyone know that…

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Raiders News: Derek Carr, Oakland ‘Close’ To Finalizing Record Contract Extension

The Oakland Raiders and quarterback Derek Carr have been involved in contract extension negotiations all throughout this offseason, as he is set to hit free agency next offseason. Carr has said that he has no plans to test the free…

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