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 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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Raiders News: Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Wishes Derek Carr Well In His Recovery

It was an unfortunate end to a great season last Saturday for Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, as he fractured his fibula in the fourth quarter of a win against the Indianapolis Colts, requiring surgery and effectively ending his season.…

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Raiders News: Latavius Murray Says Team Needs To Run Football In Derek Carr’s Absence

The last few days have been tough for the Oakland Raiders and their fans, as less than a week ago it looked as if the Raiders could be poised to make a Super Bowl run under quarterback Derek Carr who…

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Roundtable: What Are The Raiders Chances Of Making The Super Bowl Without Derek Carr?

The 2016 season for the Oakland Raiders has been a magical one, as not only have they clinched their first winning season since 2002-03, but they have also clinched their first postseason birth since that season.

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Raiders News: Matt McGloin Says Routine Will Not Change Despite Being Starter

The Oakland Raiders defeated the Indianapolis Colts 33-25 for their 12th win of the season, putting them just one win away from clinching the AFC West and a first round bye. The win came at an expense though, as Raiders…

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