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 Rumors: Oakland In Talks With Wade Phillips About Joining Coaching Staff

The Oakland Raiders had their most successful season in 2016, winning 12 games and reaching the postseason for the first time since the 2002-03 season. Unfortunately they were bit by the injury bug late, as quarterback Derek Carr went down…

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Raiders News: Head Coach Jack Del Rio Is Happy With How His Team Fought

The Oakland Raiders season came to an abrupt end Saturday afternoon, as they were defeated 27-14 by the Houston Texans in the Wildcard round of the postseason. While it did not end how they hoped it would, it was still…

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Preview: Raiders, Connor Cook Travel To Houston Texans For First Postseason Game In Over A Decade

All eyes will be on the Oakland Raiders (12-4) and rookie quarterback Connor Cook Saturday afternoon as they travel to take on the Houston Texans (9-7) in their first postseason game since losing the Super Bowl to the Tampa Bay…

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Raiders News: Donald Penn Misses Practice For Second Consecutive Day With Knee Injury

The Oakland Raiders have been bit by the injury bug at the wrong time, as they looked poised to make a Super Bowl run with quarterback Derek Carr playing at an MVP caliber level. Carr went down with a broken…

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Raiders Quarterback Connor Cook: ‘I’m Just Embracing The Opportunity’

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio announced Wednesday morning that rookie Connor Cook will be the team's starting quarterback Saturday in their first postseason game against the Houston Texans. Cook, who is making his first career NFL start, is…

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Texans Head Coach Bill O’Brien Names Brock Osweiler Starting Quarterback Vs. Raiders

When the Oakland Raiders lost their Week 17 game to the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Diego Chargers, the Raiders dropped from the second seed in the AFC and possibly earning a first round bye,…

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Raiders News: Matt McGloin’s Status For Saturday Currently Up In The Air

The Oakland Raiders suffered another blow at quarterback on Sunday against the Denver Broncos, as just a week after losing Derek Carr to a broken fibula backup Matt McGloin left the game with a shoulder injury. He did not return…

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Recap: Raiders Lose To Broncos 24-6, Fall To No. 5 Seed In AFC

The Oakland Raiders had an opportunity to win the AFC West and earn a first round bye by winning Sunday when they traveled to the Denver Broncos. They could not take advantage of that opportunity, as they lost another quarterback…

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Preview: Matt McGloin Quarterbacks Raiders Against Broncos Trying To Clinch AFC West Title

The Oakland Raiders close out their regular season Sunday afternoon as they travel to the division rival Denver Broncos. For the first time this season it won't be Derek Carr at quarterback for Oakland, as the Pro Bowler broke his…

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Raiders News: Cam Newton Says He Would Vote Derek Carr For MVP

The NFL MVP race last season compared to this season is completely different, as last year Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton ran away with the MVP award, leading the Panthers to a 15-1 record and playing almost flawlessly. Newton has…

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