HAPPY THANKSGIVING, INDEED!!!!

You awake each and every early Sunday morning, watch the Player interviews, the damn sideline reports, the horrible NFL recap shows and read the wet Newspapers hoping for the best each and every Sunday…
You hope, pray and wish that one particular Sunday was no longer like the others..

then….the inevitable happens, with a hangover intact.

You ponder what should of been..
what could of been..
what it would be like if we finally finished close games..
You then ponder when a Sunday will be more uplifting to your soul, health and general well being..

PONDER NO MORE NATION, WE’VE FINALLY GOT A DUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Insert crowd noise here)

Celebrate, dear Nation. Celebrate until your voice is hoarse and head is sore. Celebrate like it’s the year 3000. Celebrate like you lost weight, like your baby boy was born,
like you passed Statistics, like you got a promotion…
like your team hasn’t won in only God knows how many weeks….
Heaven forbid!

Justin, you’re the main reason we got this done. You helped us get the 17 AFC divisional loss Monkey off of our bruised backs..

“It is all the same,” said Fargas, who had the Raiders’ first 100-yard rushing day in Kansas City in 29 years. “It feels good to beat the Chiefs. It feels good to get a divisional win and get things going in the right direction for this team.”

Can anyone really remember ALL of our past divisional losses?

“You don’t really think back to past games,” Fargas said. “You try to live in the moment and take advantage of the opportunities that you have. It feels so good, a divisional opponent. We haven’t beaten them in so long. It feels good for the guys in the locker room to get over that hump.”

I’m glad all of the hard work has finally paid off, son of a Bear.

Culpepper also had an outstanding day today.
Yeah, passing for 170 yards is not quite setting the NFL record books on fire..but you made the passes you needed to make, sir.
Despite the lack of stability and discipline infested in our Offensive Line..
Despite the Oakland Receivers not always catching the balls they needed to catch..
Despite the fact that you know the Kid will eventually replace you at some point…
you maintained your balance.
May the force be with you, Master Jedi.

Thank you also for the 10 yard TD run, Mr. Lamont Jordan. Does this mean you still want to escape from the big O? EHHH! Think about it another day, kid!!!

How about the play of my main man, Mr. Cap n’ Kirk Morrison?
He racked up over 10 tackles and executed a 4th and 1 stop that could put down Godzilla AND Rodan.
My word, that kid keeps getting better and better. Must be something in the Oakland waters…
that’s not being spilled from a boat.

Lord, am I now happy I beat KC last night at Madden.
Everyone needs a Voodoo doll.

This all serves you right, KC. Did you really think dressing up a hic to be Darth Vader and then kicking him with your crappy dog mascot would diminish Oakland Raider enthusiasm and belief??
Guess it turned the other way, Chief Chumps.
Fools, you should of known by now..
not to F#$& with the powers of the Dark side.

Lets give the Bronco’s hell.
-DR.

Yaaaawn, does it really surprise you anymore?
You know what’s going to happen…
I know what’s going to happen..
You hope it’s not going to happen….

then shit happens….

At least I have a new found perspective. Today and tonight, I don’t want the kid in. We have too many holes to fill in this destructive, weakened, brittle dam. The water keeps breaking through gaps in so many areas, it makes it almost impossible to believe one plug will fix the entire wall.

Plugs that were noticed today….

Jano….Slim, you are reborn hard again. I almost expect three every time Kiff calls your number. This has not always been the case.
I believe I heard it was something like 16 out of your last 17 Field Goals? You’re foot has become a deadly weapon again, sir .Maybe you’re just waiting for the opportunity to attempt a 60 yarder again. Does that drive you harder? You betcha..
Way to work, kid.

Daunte, there are still things about your game the Sith does not like. I.E. The case of Fumbleitis, the lack of mobility from center, your QB vision, your lack of speed outside of the pocket, etc, etc..
but today you proved you’re better than the other guy.
23/39 for 344 yards with one TD might be your best game of this losing season.
Could we of improved our execution on 3rd downs? You bet.
Should we of received more points off of the 6 total turnovers? Hell the F$#& yeah!
But honestly though, Pep..I didn’t think you could manage that total again. You did alright in my eyes while others will tell you you’re still a bum..
Faced.

Ronald Curry, you made next year’s team with that superb catch with two defenders on you like Roaches to Hotels. I always knew you had it in ya..
I’m just glad I witnessed the A game again. 4 catches for 120 yards? Yeah, I think you might be the only receiver I’d carry on for next year…

The high man on Defense was once again, Oakland’s own, Mr. Captain Kirk Morrison with 8 tackles. I swear I’m picking up your jersey soon, son.
Sure, you would have liked your run defense to improve..
Sure, you wish your team could defend the pass more efficiently..
Sure, not all of the Linebacker’s can read as fast as you….
but let’s face it, we know you’re not the main problem, kid.
As a matter of fact, as I look around your defensive squad, I realize there is still some talent at many positions…
That fact makes me wonder if Ryan is going to keep his job next year.
Yeah, I know many of you like the long haired hippie ( I do 2 to a degree)
… but we can’t stop Wasps at this point…
You tell me the problem!!! ( I’m now sensing the word “Stuart” comes to many people’s minds)

This just in…

The JaMarcus Russell era in Oakland likely will begin Dec. 2, sources told the media.
The Raiders have circled Dec. 2 vs. the Broncos as the likely starting debut for the 2007 No. 1 overall pick, team sources said.
Russell’s “light came on” a couple of weeks ago, a source told ESPN.
Russell had a great week of practice, then weighed in at 259 on Friday after hovering in the 270s most of the season.
Unless Duante Culpepper excels the next few weeks, Russell likely will get all starts in December.
Russell held out all of training camp in a contract dispute before agreeing to a six-year contract that carries a maximum value of $68 million, a league rookie record. His first practice was Sept. 12.

So much for keeping the kid on lock down. Let’s just hope the sources don’t know Di$&.
-Dr out.

First off, a big congratulations goes out to my best bud, Mr. Chad Shelton. Today he will become the Father of all great Fathers.
Now, if he only told me the damn kid’s name….
No one ever likes the name “Anakin”!

“Obviously the kid’s here for a reason and they picked him No. 1 for a reason…at some point, he’s going to have to play. Obviously for us we hope that’s not this year because we want to get on a roll here and start winning some ballgames.”
-Josh McCown
So not only does the Dark Lord of the Sith know it..
the people know it…
Office Management knows it..
AND even our starting Quarterback knows it!!
JaMarcus Russell should now lead this team.
At times, it’s the only thought that keeps the Nation awake, lively and gitty.
Any other hope?
Is out the damn door…
To repeat myself once again, we are now sadly witnessing:
an Offensive Line that executes poorly and is the most penalized line in the NFL..
a Quarterback who has a lack of vision with a high turnover rate..
and more noticeably Sunday, Wide Receivers who lack separation skills.
Justin Fargas did a decent job (23 carries for 83 yards), but needed way more help coming his way.
Zach Miller had 4 catches for 43 yards, but who knows were the rest of the Offense was??
I guess still on Milk cartons, MIA posters and Newspaper Flyers.
If I was the Head Coach, I’m only keeping 5 or 6 guys on my Offense next year…the rest?
Pack your Gucci, homies.
I guess that opinion might change after the rest of the games are played out…
but look around you Oakland..
we’re not seeing enough energy out of anybody lately. Isn’t it time for something new??!?!
Yes, I am also somewhat feeling the fans that want to save number 2 for next year. I know you have to have the right key elements before you throw the kid into a “trial by fire” situation… but I’m asking you again people; to look closer into your team..
It’s Pre-season early, and we have to prepare and groom this kid for next year. The risk will not be any different if it’s now or in Pre-season, next year..
It’s the Vince Young way…
It’s the risky way…
but It’s the only move that’s going to get our team and fans enthusiastic and inspirational once again.
Sure, I know 2-7 can turn easily into 9-7, but if you’re a realist, you know it’s not going to happen.
To truly improve, you must show signs of progression through each game…
and right now? We’re moving backwards.
JR might be our only hope, kids.

On the Defense, we played better than usual…
right up until that bomb was laid out on Chris Carr and Stuart Schweigert.
I’m not blaming either of you guys though. When I really think about it, that might of been the only play that really beat us. We had sacks ( congrats Burgess, Kirk and Clemons) good coverage (Carr, Routt, Huff) and great hits ( Howard, Morrison)
..but we just lost sight of Benard Berrian for one play…
one…..damn…play.
After that play, the rest of the team just gave up. You could see it in their body language.
Hell, you might be throwing in the towel too if you witnessed the Offense as much as they’ve had.
Keep working Defense. This might be a better half for you guys than the Offense.
I mean, look at Jano.
Yesterday he was booed by the entire Coliseum.
Today? He’s praised for his long distance accuracy. Has he been losing more weight too?
Let it be known, every warrior can turn over a new leaf..
let’s just hope that’s the attitude that reflects on more than just many..
-Dr out.

“As much they may hate me or anybody else they don’t understand how I feel…Nobody in this room and none of the fans want to feel what I feel right now. Trust me. It’s a sick, hurting feeling you can’t describe.”
-Josh McCown

I disagree. We know exactly how you are feeling, number 12…
and for us die hards? I would think the feelings sting waaaaay the F##@ worse.
Sure, the most of us have never played college or professional Football..
Sure, we have never threw an NFL TD or interception…
Sure, we haven’t heard 30 to 60 thousand fans booing at us; asking for our head on a pike ..

…but we have been here longer than you.
We also have witnessed first hand what a winning Football team looks like in an AFC Championship..
and we know what kind of team wins meaningful Football games.

When will YOU know?

The Raiders have lost four straight since a two-game winning streak in late September and the calls have already started for No. 1 overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell to play.
McCown, who moved back into the starting role after missing four games with a broken toe, was booed from the get go. Frustrated fans began their chants for Russell in the first half. When McCown played earlier this season, the calls were for Mr. Daunte Culpepper to play. But now after watching Culpepper struggle when McCown got hurt, the fans are looking to the future with Russell.

Seriously, do we want to risk our #1 draft pick with the kind of Offensive Line that couldn’t stop a…
oh..I was about to write “..cat from getting through the back door..”
but then I realized Josh wasn’t even sacked??????
Sorry O-Line, I was thinking of last week..
maybe JR SHOULD start. Jammy time, indeed!!!

You think we might of won this game with the kid starting AND Justin Fargas running for a 104 yards??? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

So, what do you suppose we do about our joyless Defense, Nation?
No, it’s too late for trading, kids…
Hey, i got an idea….anyone heard of that thing called BLITZING?
I heard it works at times…causes INT’s, fumbles and is even a great momentum builder!!
Eh, I’m now blaming the hair of Rob Ryan..
If it wasn’t for those long, lively, pesky, spaghetti looking strands… climbing through Mr. Ryan’s ear and finally finding their way to his large brain…
we would have had a LOT more creativity on the Defense.
I think Medusa in “Clash of the Titans” had the same problem.
As I look over our Defensive players and stats, I really don’t think our guys are the problem…
it might just possibly be the damn scheme.
Please hear me Ryan…
Putting constant pressure the Quarterback wins Football games!!!!
If you don’t hear my thoughts by the next game??!?!?!?!
I swear I jumping from my “Dark side” End Zone and getting my own damn sack stat…
Oakland prevails!!!!!!!!!

Lord, do I need a drink….

Peace and Chicken grease,
DR