‘Along with discussing Boldin’s potential trade and return to the NFL, McDermott gave injury updates for his team as it hosts the Oakland Raiders (3-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. at New Era Field. Many are still up in the air, however, one important one is not. Cornerback EJ Gaines (hamstring) has been declared out.’
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Bills pull off another blockbuster, deal Dareus to Jaguars
‘This means the overpaid, underachieving defensive tackle reports to Jacksonville’s new head of football operations: Mr. Show Up Ten Minutes Early, Or Else himself, Tom Coughlin. What’s more, Dareus is reunited with disciplinarian head coach Doug Marrone, Mr. Offer Me $4-million To Leave And I’m Outta Here, who coached the 27-year-old in Buffalo from 2013-14.’
Saturday’s Oakland Coverage
With Karl Joseph doubtful, Shalom Luani could be Raiders’ safety net (East Bay Times)
Those still at UBuffalo from Khalil Mack’s days reflect on his legacy (East Bay Times)
Marshawn Lynch’s practice run at Oakland Tech lands alma mater in trouble (East Bay Times)
After crash course in Raiders’ defense, NaVorro Bowman faces next tough test (San Francisco Chronicle)
Raiders safety Karl Joseph doubtful for Sunday’s game at Buffalo (San Francisco Chronicle)
Raiders safety Karl Joseph expected to miss Bills game (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Oakland Raiders prepare for 10-day road trip to East Coast (AP)
Reserves must perform for beat-up, unsettled Raiders secondary (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Norton: Raiders pushing to snap interception drought (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Controversy Surrounds Raiders Star Marshawn Lynch Practicing with Oakland Tech Football Team (KNTV-TV)
Raiders’ Offensive Line May be Ready to Roll (KNTV-TV)
Head Coach Jack Del Rio On ‘Fast Friday’ (Raiders.com)
Expert Game Picks: Oakland Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills (Raiders.com)
How To Watch/Listen To The Oakland Raiders Game Against The Buffalo Bills (Raiders.com)
Pick Six: Will Richard And Washington Answer The Call? (Raiders.com)
Raiders Travel To Buffalo To Face Bills In Re-Ignited Rivalry (Raiders.com)
Oakland Raiders Week 8 Injury Report: Karl Joseph Doubtful (Raiders.com)
Saturday’s Jacksonville Coverage
Jaguars trade for Buffalo DT Marcell Dareus (Florida Times Union)
Jaguars acquire Bills DT Marcel Dareus via trade (WJXT-TV)
Jaguars make blockbuster trade with Bills for DT Marcell Dareus (WTLV-TV)
Jaguars acquire DT Marcell Dareus (Jaguars.com)
Buffalo Bills trade defensive tackle Marcell Dareus
‘Dareus had played 34 percent of the Bills’ defensive snaps this season and had one sack and eight tackles. He was coming off a season-high 41 snaps in the Bills’ 30-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and had drawn praise from the Buffalo coaches.’
Marcell Dareus traded to Jacksonville Jaguars from Buffalo Bills
‘Dareus was the third overall selection in what was a loaded 2011 NFL Draft. Cam Newton and Von Miller were selected one-two before Dareus, and immediately after A.J. Green, Patrick Peterson and Julio Jones were selected. Tyron Smith, J.J. Watt, Robert Quinn, Ryan Kerrigan and Cameron Jordan were also first-round picks that year. In all, the first round of the 2011 draft produced 15 players who earned at least one Pro Bowl selection. While Dareus does have those two Pro Bowl selections in tow, a strong case could be made that the Bills might have done better with their third overall pick.’
Jaguars acquire former Pro Bowl DT Dareus from Bills
‘Jacksonville ranks sixth in total defense and second in passing defense, but 31st against the run. Dareus, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and the third overall pick in the 2011 draft, should help bolster the middle of Jacksonville’s line.’
Bills cornerback EJ Gaines out for Raiders with leg injury
‘Buffalo will be without tight end Charles Clay (knee) and linebacker Ramon Humber (thumb). Safety Jordan Poyer (knee) and Richie Incognito (ankle) are expected to be game-time decisions.’
Bills trade Dareus to Jaguars for conditional draft pick
‘”I give Marcell a lot of credit,” Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane, who was not part of the front office when Dareus signed his extension, told reporters. “I thought he made huge strides as of late. But we thought this was a good move for us going forward. But it is also a fresh start for him.”‘
Week 8 Game Scout: Raiders at Bills
‘Bills, 27-24.’
Jaguars getting Marcell Dareus from Bills for 2018 sixth-round pick
‘The trade allows the Bills to clear the salary of their highest-paid player off their books. Under the direction of former general manager Doug Whaley, the Bills signed Dareus to a six-year, $100 million extension in September 2015 that included $60 million guaranteed.’
Bills: No plans to release WR Anquan Boldin, won’t rule out return
‘Beane said Friday that he did not personally speak with Boldin and did not discuss with his representatives whether Boldin was interested in returning to Buffalo.’
Two-time Pro Bowler Marcell Dareus goes from Bills to Jaguars in surprising trade
‘In return for Dareus, the Jaguars are sending a 2018 sixth-round pick to Buffalo that reportedly could become a fifth-round pick based on how Dareus performs with the Jaguars.’
Who Won the Marcell Dareus Trade? Aggression, Pragmatism on Display From Bills and Jaguars
‘Next year, when Beane takes his victory lap in free agency—salary-cap site Over The Cap estimated that Buffalo would have nearly $40 million in space before the Dareus trade—the football world can sit back and golf clap the savvy maneuver. Dareus, according to Pro Football Focus, only played in 138 total snaps this year for Buffalo anyway. It was obvious. For now, we applaud the team lining Dareus up next to Malik Jackson, Yannick Ngakoue, Campbell and Dante Fowler against the Bengals next Sunday.’
Bills trade Marcell Dareus to Jacksonville
‘There are many ways to see the move as a surprise. From the timing, the return in the trade or that the Bills found a trade partner for Dareus’ contract that pays out $5.7 million for the remainder of 2017, $10.175 million in 2018, $11.585 million in 2019 and $14 million in 2020 and 2021.’