Mon Jun 2 2014 | 21:38 | Khalif Barnes penciled in at LG for Raiders |
Khalif Barnes is penciled in as the Raiders' starting left guard. |
The Raiders need to aim higher. Barnes started the final five games of the season at left guard in 2013 after manning left tackle the first 11 weeks. He fared decently as a pass blocker but was obliterated in the run game. If the season were to start today, the Raiders line from left to right would read: LT Donald Penn, LG Barnes, C Stefen Wisniewski, RG Austin Howard, and RT Menelik Watson. |
Source: Contra Costa Times | |
Fri Feb 28 2014 | 17:35 | Raiders re-sign LG Khalif Barnes |
Raiders re-signed LG Khalif Barnes. |
Turning 32 in April, Barnes finished 2013 as Pro Football Focus' No. 58 guard among 81 qualifiers, and 78th in run blocking. He did draw positive marks as a pass blocker. Still, it's startling that the Raiders continue to settle for Barnes' mediocrity when he obviously isn't getting better at his age. Barnes figures to open 2014 as Oakland's starting left guard, with Stefen Wisniewski at center. Incumbent RG Mike Brisiel is tentatively expected to be released. |
Source: Fallon Smith on Twitter | |
Fri Sep 6 2013 | 13:50 | Raiders to start Khalif Barnes at left tackle |
The Raiders will start T/G Khalif Barnes at left tackle in Week 1 against the Colts. |
It'll be Barnes' first start at left tackle since 2008 with the Jaguars, where he got destroyed in pass protection and was not re-signed the following year. Barnes played guard and right tackle in camp. Pro Football Focus graded out Barnes 63rd among pass protecting tackles in 2012, among 77 qualifiers. In big-play IDP leagues, Colts ROLB Robert Mathis is a recommended start. |
Source: Vic Tafur on Twitter | |
Fri Jun 14 2013 | 12:26 | Raiders RT Barnes working with first-team |
Raiders RT Khalif Barnes received the majority of minicamp reps with the first-team offense. |
Barnes started nine games in 2012, but struggled to play above replacement level. With second-round Menelik Watson likely to open the season as the starting right tackle, the San Francisco Chronicle expects Barnes to be moved to guard. |
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter | |
Wed Mar 20 2013 | 11:08 | Khalif Barnes re-signs with Raiders |
Raiders re-signed RT Khalif Barnes. |
Barnes missed Weeks 3-9 last year due to groin surgery. But he's started at right tackle in his last 25 games for the Raiders, grading out 64th among 80 qualifiers in 2012 according to ProFootballFocus. Barnes was a particularly poor run-blocker in the squashed zone-blocking scheme. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jan 17 2013 | 19:00 | Raiders RT Barnes underwent surgery |
Impending free agent RT Khalif Barnes underwent an offseason procedure on his arm. |
GM Reggie McKenzie neglected to provide details. Turning 31 in March, Barnes was limited to nine games in 2012 due to early-season groin surgery. His best chance of starting next season is to re-sign with the Raiders. |
Source: CSN Bay Area | |
Mon Nov 19 2012 | 10:49 | Khalif Barnes returns for Raiders |
Raiders RT Khalif Barnes (groin surgery) returned to the lineup in Week 11. |
Barnes had been out since Week 2. He didn't give up any sack against the Saints. "There was a little rust, but I shook it off during practice," Barnes said. "For the most part, I was pleased. I didn't have any pain." |
Source: Contra Costa Times | |
Wed Nov 7 2012 | 20:04 | Raiders RT Barnes returns to practice |
Raiders RT Khalif Barnes (groin) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. |
It's the first time Barnes has been on the field since early September. He's been out since Week 2 and then subsequently underwent a "procedure" on the groin. Willie Smith has been filling in on the right side, but he has been thoroughly abused in pass protection. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Oct 10 2012 | 22:20 | Raiders RT Barnes doesn't practice |
Raiders RT Khalif Barnes (groin) did not participate in practice on Wednesday. |
Barnes underwent a "procedure" on his injured groin a little over three weeks ago and has been out since Week 2. Second-year undrafted free agent Willie Harris has been filling in. There was some speculation that Barnes could return this week, but it doesn't look promising at this point. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Oct 1 2012 | 16:24 | Khalif Barnes (groin) had surgery |
Raiders RT Khalif Barnes underwent a "procedure" on his injured groin two weeks ago. |
Barnes has missed the Raiders' past two games, but could be ready to return when Oakland comes off its bye in Week 6. Fill-in Willie Smith has struggled in pass protection in Barnes' absence. |
Source: Paul Gutierrez on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 23 2012 | 15:08 | Raiders Week 3 inactives |
Raiders declared RT Khalif Barnes, CB Shawntae Spencer, OLs Joe Barksdale and Lucas Nix, WR Juron Criner, and DL Christo Bilukidi inactive for Week 3 against the Steelers. |
Barnes (groin) will be replaced on the right side by Willie Smith. Spencer is out with a foot injury. Criner (ankle) was listed as probable on the injury report but is out. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Sep 19 2012 | 11:05 | Khalif Barnes out indefinitely |
Raiders LT Khalif Barnes (groin) is out indefinitely. |
Barnes left the Week 2 loss to the Dolphins early and was quickly ruled out for the day. Willie Smith, a former undrafted free agent that the Raiders just picked up off the street on Sept. 1, is expected to start on Carson Palmer's blind side in Week 3. |
Source: San Francisco Chronicle | |
Sun Sep 16 2012 | 14:46 | Khalif Barnes exits with groin injury |
Raiders LT Khalif Barnes left Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a groin injury. |
Barnes limped off the field and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Wiilie Smith is replacing him at right tackle |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat May 26 2012 | 09:41 | Khalif Barnes likely to be right tackle |
The Contra Costa Times expects Khalif Barnes to be the Raiders' starting right tackle. |
Barnes wasn't a shoo-in to keep his job when he re-signed in March, but the Raiders didn't spend any draft picks on tackles. He should also benefit from the Raiders' transition to a zone-blocking scheme. Barnes will still face competition from 2011 third-rounder Joseph Barksdale. |
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter | |
Wed Mar 21 2012 | 14:02 | Raiders re-sign OT Khalif Barnes again |
Raiders re-signed OT Khalif Barnes. |
Jacksonville's former longtime left tackle started all 16 games on the right side in Oakland last year. The 30-year-old graded out poorly as both a run and pass blocker by Pro Football Focus, however. Barnes will face competition for the job in training camp, but Oakland's new zone-blocking scheme may help him. |
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 4 2011 | 21:06 | Khalif Barnes wins right tackle job |
Khalif Barnes has won the Raiders' starting right tackle job. |
This looks like the weak link on Oakland's offensive line. Barnes hasn't started since 2008, when he fell apart in the second half of the season. Rookie Joseph Barksdale is a good bet to take over before the end of the season. |
Source: Contra Costa Times | |
Sun Jul 31 2011 | 11:12 | Khalif Barnes may start at right tackle |
Raiders OT Khalif Barnes could get a chance to start at right tackle this season. |
That would be a big promotion for Barnes, who was basically reduced to being an extra lineman in jumbo packages last season. Barnes will compete for the job with third-round pick Joseph Barksdale if the Raiders do not sign a veteran free agent, which they are expected to do. |
Source: Contra Costa Times | |
Sat Jul 30 2011 | 16:49 | Raiders re-sign OT Khalif Barnes |
Raiders re-signed OT Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract. |
Barnes was a rotational lineman for Oakland last season, mostly playing tight end in jumbo packages. He'll return in a similar role this year. ESPN's John Clayton reports that the Raiders have elected against signing Jared Gaither. |
Source: John Clayton on Twitter | |
Mon May 3 2010 | 00:40 | Raiders move Khalif Barnes to guard |
The Raiders have moved Khalif Barnes inside to guard. |
Langston Walker has already won Oakland's right tackle job. Barnes will be a swing reserve if he makes the final roster, backing up as many as four positions. He won't beat out LG Robert Gallery or RG Cooper Carlisle. |
Source: San Francisco Chronicle | |