Donald Rumsfeld thinks the Raider are "Evil"

Former US Defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld gave his opinions on the Raiders in a recent interview with the Financial Times.

The interview was done on Super Bowl Sunday, and when interviewer Gideon Rachman asked Rumsfeld on his views about who would win the Super Bowl, Rumsfeld threw in his support for the Steelers.

Here's why. He doesn't like the Raiders.

Rachman explains.

As we get ready to part, we resort to the standard topic for male banter – sport. The Super Bowl – the most important game of the American football season – is being played that night, and Rumsfeld asks if I will be supporting the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Green Bay Packers. I say I like the Steelers, because I have memories of watching them play some epic games against the Oakland Raiders, in my first visits to the United States in the 1970s. “Oh nobody could support the Raiders,” he says, “they’re evil.” At this the retired boss of the Pentagon laughs heartily, and strolls back to his office and his archive of documents.

Regardless of your opinions on Rumsfeld. He got his pick wrong, which should be no surprise to anyone.

Raiders Ink Seymour to Two-Year Deal

SI.com is reporting that the Raiders have signed Richard Seymour to a two-year deal worth $30 million. The veteran defender was given the Raiders franchise tag last season after being acquired from the New England Patriots in 2009.

Extending a career well beyond the NFL average, Seymour will enter his 11th NFL campaign next season.He's racked up 452 combined career tackles and 48.5 sacks, including 9.5 in his two seasons with the Raiders.

Jason La Canfora from the NFL Network also confirmed the deal.

Bush Arrested for DUI

Raiders running back Michael Bush was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Saturday morning in Indiana, according to WHAS11 in Louisville.

Not good news for the Raiders, as they transition to new head coach Hue Jackson.

Bush rushed for a career-high 655 yards in 2010 to help the Raiders establish a foothold in the ground game. The Raiders drafted Bush from Louisville in 2007.