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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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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Raiders News: Kicker Sebastian Janikowski Sets Goal Of Making It To Las Vegas

The longest tenured Oakland Raiders player is kicker Sebastian Janikowski, who was drafted by the team in the first round in 2000 out of Florida State. In 17 seasons with the team Janikowski has missed just four games, and was…

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Raiders News: Sean Smith Poised For Bounce Back Year After Rough 2016

Last offseason the Oakland Raiders signed cornerback Sean Smith to a four-year, $40 million deal, with $20 million guaranteed, to come in and be the team's lockdown corner. That did not exactly work out as planned in the first year…

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Raiders News: Ken Norton Jr. Expects Breakout Year From DE Mario Edwards Jr.

When the Oakland Raiders drafted defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. in the second round in 2015 out of Florida State, it came with high expectations that he could be a premiere pass rusher in the NFL. But Edwards has been…

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Marshawn Lynch Decided To Return When He Found Out Raiders Were Leaving Oakland

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis broke a lot of fans hearts in the city of Oakland earlier this year when he decided to move the team to Las Vegas. One person who was affected by the move was retired running…

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