Khalif Barnes Rumors & News

Last season there was a new starter at every interior line position. Stefen Wisniewski moved to center, Cooper Carlisle moved from right guard to left guard, and the team added Mike Brisiel as a free agent. The tackle positions remained the same with Jared Veldheer and Khalif Barnes at left and right tackle respectively. The offensive line play was a travesty. Much of that had to do with the change in scheme. Adding to their issues was Barnes and Brisiel both getting injured. Barnes was replaced by Willie Smith for a few games and Brisiel dealt with a nagging ankle injury all season. H...

With Raiders right tackle Khalif Barnes an unrestricted free agent, there was a question as to who would take over at Right Tackle. That questions was answered today as Barnes will be returning to the team for what he hopes will be his fifth season in Oakland. He seems to be the man everyone laments while he is in the lineup. But when he is gone, such as for seven games last season, you quickly realize just how much this team needs him. Barnes has developed into a solid right tackle in the NFL. He struggled his first two seasons in Oakland after coming over from Jacksonville in 2009. F...