Khalil Mike "learning" in the NFL

But it may be accurately Khalil Mack didn't change the rules of the game in the Oakland Raiders "exhibition on Friday night in Minnesota, it may be a bit unfair. Mike, no. 5 on this year's NFL draft, there are two processing, a loss, and to the second quarter of the Vikings. Just don't have much really. ok, start the expected strong side defender in the coach.

 "I think you see a person, is a rookie, in his first game," raiders of the lost ark coach Dennis Allen in a conference call on Saturday, told reporters. “A couple of times we activated him on rushes and he was able to cause some disruption. But then there were some times where, a little bit in the run game and a little bit in the pass game, he is just a little bit late in reacting to his responsibility. “I don’t want them doing a whole lot of thinking; I want them just really basically reacting to what they see and go play football.” Mack said after the game it felt like “kind of a relief” to be playing in a game, exhibition or not. “Get out there and get back to playing football,” he said, “but at the same time, still (have) some sense of wanting to get better.” Mack has been compared to Von Miller by Allen and to Clay Matthews by Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie. Against the Vikings, Mack looks like a debut NFL, occasional flash. "This is what I mean, you can say I settled," said Mack. "I got a better today. I learned a lot."

A poker game and good food in the Raiders

Oakland Raiders When the Raiders are playing, this is a good excuse to make a night of it and invite your friends around for the whole evening. Oakland Raiders Make sure that you know what time the game will start and that you are able to watch it on your television. If you live outside of the United States, Oakland Raiders perhaps somewhere like France, Oakland Raiders then make sure that you will be able to watch the game, by subscribing to the right passes online or finding the right channels on your television. Also, take into account the time difference between where the Raiders are playing and where you are in France. Oakland Raiders Have everyone arrive a little earlier than the game begins, so that you can all catch up on each other’s lives before the action kicks off. Then get comfortable, make sure that everyone else has somewhere to sit, and enjoy supporting your team. Prepare some food that you can all eat either before or during the game and then have a plan for what to do once the game has finished. One thing that you could do to keep the evening going, is to start up a game of poker. This is always an entertaining game and you can vary it depending on the skill-level of the players. For example, if you are all used to playing the game on the here, then you will all know the rules and can play for higher stakes. However, if you or others in your group are new to the game of poker, then you can play for low stakes and take the game slowly. Whichever way you are playing, you will need some good quality, poker-sized playing cards and poker chips, as well as a good, comfortable table that everyone can sit around during play. With regards to the food that you will be serving on the night, there are many different things that you could choose from. If you are indeed in France, then why not take advantage of being there and delve into some great French food. French cheeses are great served with crackers and chutney and are easily eaten as finger food. Something that is both easy to prepare and easy to eat is ideal, Oakland Raiders as your guests will most likely want to focus on the other entertainment that is going on. You could also serve a variety of other nibbles, like chips and dip, Oakland Raiders cocktail sausages or chips. Finger food is the best choice, as you won’t want to be bothering with a sit-down meal. Oakland Raiders However, as long as you are eating before the game of poker, Oakland Raiders you could always order food like pizza or noodles, Oakland Raiders so that everyone can have what they want and you don’t have to prepare anything, Oakland Raiders.  

Oakland Raiders sign Jones to extension

    

Oakland Raiders special teams ace Taiwan Jones, who has made the transition from running back to cornerback and back again, signed a three-year contract extension to keep him with the Raiders through 2017, the team announced Monday.

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Jones, a Raiders fourth-round pick (No. 125 overall) in 2011 out of Eastern Washington, went to Deer Valley High in nearby Antioch.

“I was excited when they came to me about the extension,” Jones said in the release. “It is definitely a blessing for a local kid to be part of the Raiders’ turnaround. I’ve been an underdog all my life, so I think it’s very fitting for me to remain here. I’m definitely excited about it.”

Jones was being promoted for the Pro Bowl by the Raiders last year as a “gunner” and, after making the switch to cornerback last year, went back to running back when Darren McFadden, Rashad Jennings and Jeremy Stewart were all injured.

In his career, Jones has 117 yards rushing on 27 carries with six catches for 91 yards and 810 yards on 36 kickoff returns. He also has 32 special teams tackles and has recovered two fumbles.

“It’s rare to see and to know that my local team wants me to stay home, and it’s just a blessing,” Jones added. “I’m glad to be a part of it, happy to remain here and there are big things coming that I am happy to be part of it. I feel good about next year. Obviously, I was able to do a lot of good things on special teams last year. Unfortunately, I didn't make the Pro Bowl last year, but that is something I’m shooting for this year.”