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: 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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Raiders Rumors: Oakland Has ‘Slight Interest’ In Free Agent WR Jeremy Maclin

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has enjoyed a nice offseason, as after the Raiders made the postseason for the first time in over a decade last season he has made some additions to help put them over the top.…

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Raiders News: Offensive Coordinator Todd Downing Does Not See Need For Big Changes

The Oakland Raiders offense developed into one of the best in football in 2016, ranking sixth in yards per game at 373.3 and seventh in points at 26.0 per game. Despite the success in 2016, Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie…

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Raiders News: Derek Carr, Jared Cook Show Mutual Admiration For Each Other

The Oakland Raiders boasted one of the best offenses in football last season, led by quarterback Derek Carr who has developed into an MVP caliber quarterback. In-article: 2016's offensive success did not stop Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie from making…

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Raiders News: Former Lions WR Calvin Johnson Serves As Special Guest At OTAs

The Oakland Raiders welcomed a special guest to practice this week, as former Detroit Lions All-Pro wide receiver Calvin Johnson is in Alameda for Organized Team Activities. Johnson is a guest of offensive coordinator Todd Downing, who served as an…

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Raiders Video: ESPN Basketball Segment Features Michael Crabtree, Teammates

The Oakland Raiders were recently featured on an ESPN basketball segment as Sam Alipour caught up with some Raiders players and discussed the team, the city of Oakland and the Golden State Warriors, among other things, over a game of…

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Raiders News: Gareon Conley Will Not Face Discipline From NFL For Sexual Assault Incident

The Oakland Raiders made a bit of a controversial pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, as they selected Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley. Conley's talent is unquestioned, as he was thought to be high first round…

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