Join a live Raiders chat with Jerry at noon
By Jon Becker
Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 11:45 am in Oakland Raiders.
Raider fans,
We’re testing out some new software as we try to make things a bit more interactive for you folks. We’re going to have a live Raiders chat with Jerry McDonald and we welcome all of you to join in if you wish. Just click here to join the discussion. It’s just a quick signup process. Feel free to fire off Raider-related questions to Jerry and he’ll do his best to answer as many as we can in an hour.
Thanks!
Jon Becker
Online sports editor
[You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.]
April 4th, 2008 at 11:52 am
This is a nice idea. Hope it works out and not bombarded with spam posts.
April 4th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I hope Jerry had some coffee
April 4th, 2008 at 11:56 am
“RaiderMight,” I’m with you! … we’ve got our online coordinator and myself trying to moderate things, so we’ll see what happens. Let me know if anyone has trouble with this.
Jon
April 4th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Hey Raider Might.
April 4th, 2008 at 11:58 am
MIA
sup raider bro?
April 4th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
JERRY
I heard NEWBERRY was offered a contract from Tampa Bay. Did he sign and did this have anything to do with us getting their Center Wade?
whats up with Jarood COOPER???
Thanks respect your work!!
April 4th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Why do I have a feeling the CC Times is about to crash…..
April 4th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
whoah, you guys ponied the dough up for new software???? so you’re no longer using that server that was run by gerbils running on a circular treadmill, with flies buzzing around it??
April 4th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
No, we’re still counting on the gerbils … we just decided to give them the day off!!
Jon
April 4th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Jerry I love the new software, will this be a weekly activity?
April 4th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
sports, any chance of u guys initiating a mandatory registration s owe can eliminate some of the sillyness around here?
April 4th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
How’s it going Big E?
April 4th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
who wins in a fist fight? jamarcus or tommy kelly?
April 4th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Mike2h,
I’ve been very resistent to add a registration process because I wanted to make this a blog for you guys. I didn’t want many restrictions on people, but I think we’re probably going to have to add registration very soon.
We’ve just spent too much time having to delete messages that are either inappropriate or are impersonations of other posters. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out who the “real” posters are!
Look, we can tolerate an occasional person screwing around, because that’s the nature of blogs. But we agree the games some people are playing are ruining things.
I’m not meaning this as a threat, but the fact is that if people continue to abuse the current system we’ve got no choice but to add registration.
Jon
April 4th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
“Look, we can tolerate an occasional person screwing around, because that’s the nature of blogs. But we agree the games some people are playing are ruining things.”
I totally agree. While i think the count of the posts would go down, the quality of the posts should go up because of the addition of registration.
I also think the majority of the posters are return posters anyways, so a one time registration shouldn’t be a big deal for them.
Btw, great job on making this site a lot more reliable with the uptime!
April 4th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Jerry
who do you think we will draft?
and who do you think we should draft?
April 4th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
The chat room cut off my message, because I accidentally hit the enter button. Screw it. They get my point. This paper does not do enough to report on the inner workings of this grossly failing organization. It’s because they are afraid of these goofballs in here accusing them of being “negative”.
Don’t bother responding to this. I will not sink down to your guys’ level. So just forget it. OK?
April 4th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Cooper will be a RAIDER.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
OK
April 4th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
That’s not why you got cut off Art Shell’s fat.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
OK Jerry,
No more mincing words!
Blizzard of Oz or Diary of a Madman?
April 4th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Why are you calling me “fat”? I’m not fat. I’m so proper and slim I wear a medium, and that’s how I’m living.
Do you work for the site, Dave Casper? If you do, the chat sucks. Jerry’s responding to the questions at about the same rate that a blind deaf mute person would. I’m really getting fed up with all of this, and won’t be around much longer.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Hey Art Shell’s fat, what exactly do we have to do to get you completely fed up? I’d like to hasten the process.
Do you really think that the folks at the CC Time’s are worried that they have a couple of guys on the Raiders blog that are upset with them? Reeks of self importance.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Jerry will not answer any of my questions about:
The Lakers,
Serilization clause for McFadden, or
Does size matter
Bummer, lol.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Jerry and Jon
I hope you can schedule a chat next time closer to the Draft or after.
Also the time of the chat that just occured should be scheduled to a later afternoon time here in California.
I know we have a lot of bloggers in the eastern time and central time zone that would have participated.
Just a thought to increase your chat participation.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Kenny Wright of Cleveland arrested with 2oz of weed!
Gonna be needing some CB depth…
April 4th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Kenny Wright says, “It was oregano, I swear!”
April 4th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
lol
April 4th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Man, 2oz!
I wonder what the min is before it’s “intent to distribute”?
April 4th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Testing testing one two three
April 4th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Thought I was banned for thanking Jerry for his unsubstantiated reports on the Kiffin/Davis debacle.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
There is a legitimate chance that they could go McFadden, although I don’t like him that high. In fact I’m agains it. So we’ll see.
The player I’m most agreeable to is C Long after that Ellis then Gholston then Mcfadden.
I was watching film of our scheme last year and I do see where if he were in it there would be pportunity for more big plays if used right and Kiffin descrption of how he would use him was the reason I have to admit he would be very effective if used that way.
April 4th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
You know what?
I love beer! I mean, I really LOVE beer!
I love cheeseburgers too.
But if someone was going to give me millions to play a game I worked my entire life to play, I would EASILY drop beer and burgers for 10years. Hell, I’d probably find that I did’nt even like them anymore, who knows.
Dog fighting, drugs, guns, murder, rape, theft, etc.
WTF?????????????
I guess I forgot my point!! LOL.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
BHP,
Come on man, you know it was I that convinced you, not Kiffin’s statements, lol.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I’ll kick that horse one more time BHP.
I just don’t see the excitement over McFadden.
He’s good, he’s fast. No doubt.
He fumbles, has limited moves and limited strength.
There are guys in this draft that are just as fast with better moves and better hands than him.
Those holes that he was running through in Ark were what was most impressive(to me). Everyone brings up the SEC, I guess that Felix Jones should be 1A then??
I want to see what everyone else sees but it’s just not there for me. What am I missing with this kid?
April 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Dakota,
1:34 [Comment From exlaraiderseasontickethol]
Thank you for your site. It allows us from all over the Raider Nation to communicate and we all express our views
What followed that comment was a description of the trolling that goes on this site, how it hurts this blog, and the ones who do it.
Though it was better to use honey than venom.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I hope SouthTexasRaider gets out before they can catch him:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/04/04/texas.ranch/index.html
April 4th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
To Jon Becker,
For what it’s worth, I would support some type of registration system. The blog was great last year, with a few exceptions from some idiotic Raider haters. Now, there are more trolls and less football talk.
If you do go the Registration route, please be sure to establish some rules as well, so things don’t become a free-for-all, yet still be a place where everyone can express their opinions without hassle.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Heck Jon,
Just let us register our own names, and forget about any additional rules. Let us fight it out, but just put a stop to people posing as other posters, it really messes things up.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Dakota it was a conversation I just had
gotta go
April 4th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
BHP,
You hanging with Al Davis again? Tell him to get those teeth fixed the next time you talk to him.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Hmmmmmm.
I can’t post links. Even football related links. Dunno.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Good rant on Yahoo sports about the tuck rule.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
http://sportsline.com/
April 4th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
must just be you Saint.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Jerrymac…says if we do not draft a LT at #4 then the Raiders are likely going with Harris at LT. If thats true then JR should get his body insured through LLoyds of London.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
No fair!
April 4th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
http://www.raiders.com/home/
April 4th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Maybe it’s just yahoo.
I tried 2 articles today that did’nt work.
Very sad news to report…..
April 4th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
DoeDoe is in trouble!!
April 4th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
What i Doo??
April 4th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Thought you posted the livechat transcript that just got removed.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Of course there’s a chance they’ll pick McFadden, but I don’t think its a great move …would prefer to see if we could sue the NFL first lol.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I did – My badd – just wanted to get some ?’s ans that jerry didn’t get 2 -
April 4th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Mad Dog, lol, what do you have against Kwame “Turnstile” Harris?
April 4th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Do you guys see my post or have I been given the boot?
April 4th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Al Davis will draft McFadden. Kiffin will announce he’s quitting, right there in the draft room. He’ll walk right out of there, John Fox style. James Lofton will be out coach, McFadden, when not being a tackling dummy the 9 times or so he actually gets the rock per game, will be a blocking back for Al’s vertical offense.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
DoeDoe
You asked a good question.
I’m sure glad know one on this blog asked the Freddie B question.
That person needs to read a newspaper once in a while, that is real old news or participate on this blog, “sheesh” “criminity” what a question.
Oh vey????
April 4th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
“Turnstile” harris was signed by Davis for one reason and one reason only: He played for the 49ers. Al Davis would pay a running back with his yards per carry in the negatives 30 million to play here, if he were on the 49er roster.
Don’t bother responding to this. I’m not sinking down to your guys’ level. Not today.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Does anyone know how the chat went? I sat there for like 15 minutes and like 2 questions were taken. Seems to me Jerry goes to lunch at around 12, as well. So he was multi tasking.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
for the socal fans, Rod Martin is gona be at the Raider Image at Ontario Mills all this weekend so i hear…
April 4th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Tommy Trojan
carroll is upset with one of the exercises at the USC pro day yesterday.
I believe it was hand to hand combat drill, what is the drill, please explain if you know.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I got smashed with Martin once at a bar in Manhattan Beach.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
It wasn’t just me, there were a gang of Raider fans there. But Martin was there, too. Everyone was really f’d up, man. I don’t know how I made it home. I’m surprised I remember it.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I can’t take another word of this blind optimism. I’m leaving. I don’t know how you guys do it.
Goodbye.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
What round do u guys think Early Doucet will go in?
I hope we can trade for a 3rd round pick with Washington and take him. Jamarcus and him were awesome in college
April 4th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
This blog is dead, back to 1040’s and the real thrill of life.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
The dude #66
only way we can a sure a pick to get Early is if we have a late 1st round or early 2nd round pick
April 4th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Here is a some info on USC pro day.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/allthingstrojan/2008/04/pro-day-part-de.html
April 4th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Jon Becker
Me, a 44yr Raider fan was banned from this site for quite a while, accused of impersonating, while impersonated all day everyday. Registration stop all the bs games.
Why do you guys tip toe the Al Davis issue? Are you guys intimidated by Mr Davis’s Organization?
April 4th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Dakota…you just gave Kwame Harris his nickname. Whether he (”Turnstyle”) deserves it or not monikers are fun. If the Raiders do go with DMc I hope they use him all over to realize his talent. Like putting him the slot and hitting him with a quick pass just to get him the ball. Love to see him throw a few TDs’ much like the Bolts use LT against us in the red zone.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
R.A.W
What do u think about Doucet?
Do u think theres a trade on for us to get an early 2nd?
April 4th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
909Raiderlifer…the coach administering the hand fight drill is lucky Ellis did not out of frustration or plain silliness rythmically plant several of his big paws to the coach’s face, you know kind of like Mo to Curley in the 3 Stooges.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Thanks for the opportunity to chat live today with you, Jerry. Even though my questions weren’t chosen, I found the exchange thoughtful, intelligent, and free from the fracas that seems to descend upon the blog from time to time. Thanks to you and all those responsible for setting it up.
I hope that you and the crew decide to do it again–sometime after the draft would be a good time to gauge people’s reactions and opinions.
Thanks again for the live blog.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Mayock now says it´s gonna go Long, Long, Dorsey and he says AD and the Raiders pick ”Merriman clone”, his words, Vernon Gholston.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
road dog: or the classis palm sideways wave in his face
yuk yuk yuk.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
here, let me get the door for you hat. Don’t bother to say thanks!
Now that is something I don’t understand. Why WOULDN’T YOU be optimistic at this time of the year??? This is the time of the year when almost every team has a chance. It’s like they say about politicians: they only talk about the future cause nothing bad has happened there, yet. Every sports fan should have hope that there team is going in the right direction. Every fan should be optimistic!! Lots of us want to play ‘Ivory Tower’ GM and make the franchise draft picks while lambasting our fellow “underling scouts” for doing such a half assed lame scouting job and risking the franchise on some over rated piece of crap we don’t care for.
Oh right, I forgot. Our franchise is in total disarray. Of course, we could look over at Denver where shanahan is hanging off the Rockies by his finernails, his QB just called out the WR publicly, they got guys shot and killed screwing around in the clubs, and those were all the good guys!!! Then they brought a bunch of QUESTIONABLE character guys in.
At least San Diego is solid. Except for the fact that after a 14-2 season they fired the coach, because he couldn’t get along with AJ, only to hire a retread, who fired the WR coach immediately after the season, because ALL THE PLAYERS came to him to rip the playcalling duties from Norv, which got him run!! So we grabbed him (and the discharge playbook) in five seconds!!
On to Kansas Sh***. Well, let’s just say, I don’t see anyone running out of the bar-b-que joints at Meyer and 53rd with bar-b-que sauce all over their grills, drunk with pride and admiration for where that franchise is heading.
Well, at least the SF Phony Whiners are the model of what a franchise should aspire to. Oh but wait, Bill Walsh would be skipping back from heaven if he saw the mess they have with their overall number one pick ripping the coach, the fact that Mike Nolan had his power ripped, and the fact that Mike Holmgren is hanging over the entire franchise like the Sword of Damacles, and the fact that York wants to move his team to LA faster than Spanos can get out of San Diego.
With troubles like those, I am now more optimistic about the Raiders than ever!!!!!
April 4th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
i belive martin will be there today for whoever is interested, i havn’t seen him in months so i’m stoppin by
out…
April 4th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Oakglen,
Have you been hijacked?
April 4th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Not this time Exla, but it has happened tons of times before!
April 4th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Gholston makes the most sense if we don’t go offense with McFadden. All the talk about Ryan Clady makes no sense; I just don’t see Al Davis giving the kind of money he did to Kwame Harris for him to play right tackle…
Gholston is a beast. He was (with apologies to Glenn Dorsey) clearly the best player on the field in the National Championship game; his initial burst is incredible. We will need to replace Burgess; this is probably his last year in Oakland, and Gholston is a viable pass rusher that we will definitely need when DBurg is gone.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Anyone saw Matt Leinart´s latest picture?.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/
I´m just glad that eating a few extra donuts is the only issue for concern regarding our own Franchise QB.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Makes the Huff pick look pretty good, no?
April 4th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Guys,
Thanks for your patience _ and especially your participation _ with the live blog. We’re sorry Jerry couldn’t get to more of the questions. We certainly want to make it a regular feature. And we’ll get better at figuring it out so we can get a quicker pace going.
Right now, we’re thinking about another live chat next Friday afternoon. RaiderDell makes a good point about doing it a bit later to enable more (midwest and east coast) people to participate. We’ll see. I’m finding that in the online world “noon time” is a crucial target time for activity _ at least that’s what my bosses tell me.
p.s., which of Al Davis’ issues are you referring to, KoolKell? I’ll try to give a diplomatic answer _ gotta watch what we say around here.
Jon
April 4th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Teach…that was my first thought too….lol.
The second comment on the pft.com thread:
”Hey Matt,
Esera Tuaolo called… he wants his vest back.”
LOL.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
i’m not gonna read all the responses, to see if this has been mentioned, but as of 4:15 pdt, the transcript of the session is not posted. I happened upon it at work and got to read much of it, but had to get back to work before it was over. I came back in at home and only saw the responses.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Well, since no one is here…I´ll speak for all of us.
Thank you Jon.
Loved to hear you are working on fixing the impersonation problems and making this blog better.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
peeeuw!
I got my own nick registered
April 4th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Replay of the entire blog with Jerry
http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_8772559?nclick_check=1
April 4th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Jon Becker,
A 78yr old man as General Manager, Director of Scouting, Director of Player Personell, and part-time defensive coordinator with a record of 19 wins in the last 5 years. That’s what Al Davis issue.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
No one had the audacity to tell George Halas in his 80’s that he should not run HIS Bear team. We need to remember unless you can convince him to sell to you that it AL DAVIS’S team. For better or worse and we are there to support the RAIDERS.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
OakGlenn, don’t confuse them with facts.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I like the idea of having the dischargers playbook. we should split with them this year, next year go back to sweeping those F@(k$ under the rug where they belong.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Hey Oakglenn owe you a round for pointing out that we have the discharger playbook.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
man this thing, waiting for the draft is like, when we were kids, sitting on the backseat for a long drive, “Daaaad, are we there yet”
April 4th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
why was lofton fired? The dischargers seemed to be playing better than they have been? F them anyway.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
LMN, like the count down 2-3 weeks before christmas. Waiting and anticipating.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Whats up Big E…and the nation in general.
Glad I got at least one of my questions answered with draft visits….awfully curious if we can find out who is visiting us…response was NFLN reported Jake Long was on tap…???
Thanks for the update Bob Marley regarding Mayock’s Mock. Seems like the mocks are getting to be more and more realistic (sorry Dakota…”you cant handle the truth!!”)
Gholston was my pick as you all know ….all along. Here is hoping we grab him at #4! Shawn Merriman clone isnt a bad comparison…bonus is he would pair up with Richardson as the Buckeye Bookends of the future
April 4th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Thec…
yeah, exactly =)
I think Lofton was fired due to personal controversies between him and norw or him or one of the WR…
but the WR played a lot better this year, I don’t know if it is Lofton or Norw who gets the credit
April 4th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Kirwan says Raiders only have $639,00 in cap space. But they can create more with a few cuts. Teams know we will cut LJ and will not trade.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=E02C569595FD149F7B512500F20B926B?id=09000d5d8079422d&template=with-video&confirm=true
April 4th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Did any1 get to hear the rest of the interview with DeAngelo Hall?
April 4th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
KoolKell,
Our writers HAVE been critical of Davis for what’s happened to his team these past few years. There’s a reason why the folks in Alameda aren’t always happy with us.
We and others can criticize all we want, but the bottom line is the man has earned the right to do whatever he wants. It’s his team. There’s a reason he’s in the Hall of Fame. You’ve gotta respect that.
There are certainly times we don’t agree with his moves or motives, but what are you going to do? We can offer our opinions but it won’t change the fact that really only one man’s opinion matters.
Jon
April 4th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Alrighty then. But I can remember the media running Charley Finley and Franklin Meuli out of town.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
KoolKell!
good to see you back!
April 4th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Wass up KoolKell?
April 4th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Whassup fellas
April 4th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Kell what up?
April 4th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
KoolKell,
I’d argue that baseball’s finances ran Charlie Finley out of town. As for Mr. Mieuli, I think he also made a prudent business decision!
Jon
April 4th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
You’re right Jon, but they also faced a hostile local media.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
KoolKell
What’s up MR> GATEKEPPER.
Glad your back, as KK.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
With one of the lowest revenue teams in the league, being subsidized by the wealther teams, and going on spending sprees for overpriced castoffs, Football finances may force Mr Davis out as well.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Where were you old man?….Is that even you?.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
I melted down one day and got booted. Young feller.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Well great to see you back, I see your optimism remains your strong suit..eh?
April 4th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
lol. Let’s hope for the best. I may be wrong, but I don’t think so.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Bob M
If your still out there.
Hope all is well.
My question in general is who in the mock drafts have better insight than us as followers of a team, really we have more of a understanding of our needs than say people in the east coast.
The realty is somewhere in between a few people have a darn good idea of our needs and can see the real need of our team currently.
I like Charlie Casserly for one reason, he was a general manager and knows what goes in to the processs and the time it takes to sort out all the players needed and then to mark them on a board and determine the needs and best fit for the team, I believe he said as much yesterday on the NFLN.
His comment was most teams have their board not completely completed and it’s too early to make a decision.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I think some NFL players need to watch this video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj0mtxXEGE8&feature=related
April 4th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Chargers suck balls. Can I get an AMEM?!?
April 4th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
and by AMEM I mean AMEN
April 4th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Dell
All well, I hope the same goes for you.
Yeah, I was saying something similar the other day, some fans watch every play of every season and they probably have a better feel for their team needs.
But the best draft guys have the access to game tapes and probably know what to look for in a player better than the average fan.
I agree with you that former NFL executives are a lot better than any so-called draft guru, you can see that they know what their talking about.
Personally, I only listen somewhat seriously to what McShay, Kirwan and Mayock have to say and only about the players themselves, I don´t think they have much of a clue as to what any team will do with their picks. Maybe they get a few good tips from scouts and execs. sometimes but that´s about it IMO.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Has anybody heard what is up with C. Carr? Is with the Titans or us?
April 4th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Raiders | McFadden to meet with team officials Monday
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:25:08 -0700
Jason Jones, of the Sacramento Bee, reports University of Arkansas RB Darren McFadden is scheduled to meet with team officials in Alameda, Calif., Monday, April 7.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
TRADE BURGESS
TRADE BURGESS
TRADE BURGESS
April 4th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
DEs in the NFL take time to emerge….
However, trade Burgess now, get a few picks, replace him with the “Next Great Thing” at #4.
Draft Middle Linebacker…the real runstuffing type with the 2nd Round pick via Burgess. Move Morrison to OLB.
The real Raider gems at DT always come in later rounds…hell, Rod Coleman was drafted a linebacker and switched to DT.
Whatever Al does on draft day, he will surely make heads shake…either up and down, or side to side.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Oakglenn, you probably display the same show of overhyped optimism every off season, only to be drowning in your sorrows by November, when it’s obvious you put all of your eggs into the wrong basket, yet again.
Al Davis is still dragging this team through the mud. Kiffin would not deny the resignation rumors. It would have just taken him a second to do so.
G. Wilson is probably the only FA acquisition with an acceptable combination of skill and attitude. The rest either have no skill, or their attitude stinks. D. Hall picked a fight with his entire coaching staff last season, on live television.
Walker is injury prone, and a head case, too.
My grandmother can throw a better block than Kwame Harris.
This is our worst free agent signing period in years. All that’s different is that this time around, we overpaid them all. Real smart.
Don’t bother responding to this because I will not sink down to your level.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Oh, I forgot, we also made Tommy Kelly the highest paid defensive tackle in history, when he can’t stop the run and is also injury prone.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
I’ve had enough. This is ridiculous, and I have neither the time or inclination for it. Goodbye.
April 4th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Hey Art, You’ve said goodbye a bunch of times, whats it gonna be.
April 4th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Fez: “I said goodbye!”
April 4th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
does anyone know what Jerry Rice is up to these days?
April 4th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
This will probably be posted by Jerry at some point but I got ahead of the game. For those who want to read the live chat transcript, you can.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_8772559?nclick_check=1
April 4th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
There is no excuse not to go to a game this year. I actually bought season tickets for $360. Thats unheard of for an entire season. Actually, 15 other family and friends bought tix as well. Im Juiced!!!
Almost as funny as us taking McFadden…..I actually saw some Mock Drafts that have us taking Matt Ryan
April 4th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Just saw Mike Mayocks Mock Draft on NFL Network
1. Mia – Chris Long
2. Rams – Jake Long
3. Falcolns – Glenn Dorsey
4. Raiders – Vernon Gholsten
5. Chiefs – Matt Ryan
6. Jets – McFadden
April 4th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
If we draft McFadden, it’s likely Kiffin will announce his resignation right at the same podium where McFadden holds up his jersey. Then Kiffin will walk out the door, and so will whatever chance we had of being a winning team this decade.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Same damn fool with the same damn rant. Don’t you have something constructive to do in your life?
FOOOOL!!!!!!!!!
April 4th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
We have to work out a deal with Atlanta to get Dorsey. Sometimes I wish every owner in the league was like Al Davis, so Kiffin could just talk about how great Jake Long, Matt Ryan, and Darren McFadden are, and the imbecile Al Davis like owners will take the bait and draft them to spite Kiffin. But they’re not. It just so happens that they’re smart and would never fall for anything so stupid.
Don’t bother responding to this. I will not sink down to anyone’s level and get into a flaming war. So just let it go.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Don’t listen to art smell’s crap, he’s a bafoon
April 4th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
oh and don’t bother responding to this
April 4th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
blackhole priest, why do you insult people in here? What is wrong with you? Do you realize that anyone in here could manage an NFL team to 2 to 4 wins per year? Like Al Davis is any better than us.
Stop baiting me into a fight. I’m not kidding.
You know what? That’s it! I’m leaving.
I have no time for this nonsense. I’ve got better things to do.
Goodnight.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Hi Madden,..I see you are your usual pleasant self…hard to believe ona beautful friday night you find ways to make it miserable for yourself…cheer up dude…do you also feel this desperate about world events?…the state of society?…does anything bring you joy at all?…are there places you go to inperson to vent?..or is it just internet spewing?…Im hoping you play the neg-head role on the internet only,….because in the real world people will just tune you out with your dark cloud over your head attitude…I suggest you look at the bright side of things,…your daily outlook really needs a makeover.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
The fact is…not everyone is going to agree. If you can learn to live with that, life will become that much easier. McFadden, Gholston, Long. It doesn’t really matter because it comes down to just one thing. Oakland Raiders. No matter who we draft or who we sign, we’ll still root for the Raiders and any 53 man roster and it will be Sunday’s and/or Mondays that matter the most. The Coaches will have to be the ones worrying about the players at that point.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Hey though Madden,..I do like todays nickname of the day you are using,…I also always thought Shell looked really silly wearin that youth cap on his huge head.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
BHP, after you’ve spent the last 6 weeks of your life telling us how we dont need DMAC your going to do a 180 on us just weeks before the draft?
Whats next BHP, should Rob Ryan be fired now too?
Lord!
April 4th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Huff,..I hope we find a sucker to take the 4th pick,..get multiple picks for it.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
The only player in the draft worth taking high is Glenn Dorsey,..period…all others, including Howies kid, we can do without…McFadden will be a major bust for some team, hopefully not ours.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Lakers have a lot of work to do in the 2nd half! Dallas will wilt in the 2nd half…they were on fire the first half…
April 4th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Alameda Insider, are your posts referring to me? First off, if they are, why do you keep calling me Madden? Is my name Madden? No, it’s not. So learn how to read.
Also, this is a blog about football so your insistence that I must be negative about everything because I point out that Al Davis is the single worst general manager in all of professional sports is just asinine.
How would you guys like it if I asked you if you’re this stupid and delusional in your real life? Or, is it just here? Do you guys go through life with these moronic rose colored glasses? When you guys are on a date, and the lady keeps getting up to go the bathroom, staying away for 10 minutes at a time, do you assume she’s really dolling up for you? You probably do. And how can you make fun of me for being here on a friday night when you’re here too?
You guys are unreal, and I’ve had enough.
Don’t bother responding to this. I’m out of here. Goodnight.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Dakota -
I found the shirt that you have been searching for:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Baron-Davis-Warriors-T-SHIRT-awesome-rare_W0QQitemZ260227222205QQihZ016QQcategoryZ25015QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Just look at it, it is screaming your name.
KoolKell -
I hope that I am not the reason that you melted down and got booted. My apologies if so. Unknown, Jeremy and myself held it down for you while you were gone. The legacy, ahh the legacy. I’m glad to see you doing your thing. I kept waiting to see you post as Petey Wheatstraw or something.
I’m kind of bummed, I have been gone for a few days and I come back and find that I missed out on some live chat. Oh well maybe next Friday. Have a good night bro.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Mista -
That link above for Dakota would be a nice addition to your wardrobe as well.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Please dont go Madden.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Classic Phil Jackson out thinking himself.
Radmonavic is a turd! Lakers new Elden Campbell, except he can’t drive either!!!
Kobe goes off in 2nd half.
Lakers by 12. Hello playoffs!
Oh yeah, Go Raiders!!
April 4th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Dogg, I wear XL feel free to scoop me one up.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Baron Davis sucks. The Warriors suck. The only reason they are good is because of Don Nelson and he won’t be there next year. Should have enjoyed the playoffs while we could. Yes…I’m a Warriors fan and I feel sorry for myself.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Canada is America’s toilet? Their money is worth more than ours.
Dumb question….Could McFadden play wide receiver?
April 4th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Art Shell’s Hat – Why do you keep saying goodnight after almost every post you say? Are you here or are you gone?
April 4th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Huff,
I’m a Lakers fan but Baron Davis is a stud!
Come on man, I know it’s been a long, long, long, long road for you guys, but hang in there!
April 4th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
AI – Its fine that you choose Dorsey as the better player but would you agree that DE is more of a need at this point? We have 5 DT’s and 3 DE’s and don’t tell me that Kelly can be effective at end because he can’t get to the QB at that position.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Huff, pull your head out of your bunghole. Nelson’s small ball makes a competitive team but not a Champion. They are what they are with Nellie, a highly entertaining team no more no less. They dont suck and Nellie isnt the best NBA coach.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Has nothing to do with money Huff,…I agree Baron Davis sucks…so does Beidriens…Jackson is all they have,..and Ellis,..get rid of Baron and get a center.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
no kidding good night already!
April 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Saintkaufman – Come on man. Baron Davis? He looks good on a bad team. Thats all. He isn’t the kind of playing that will take you to a Championship and win. Thats the problem.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Mista I guess you can call it a 180 but I’m still not high on him and I told them so but I got it thrown in face like Bill Russell was blcking my layup.
My only thing is I stand by the fact that I feel he is not a feature back. But if you use him as an offensive weapon on ST’s as a KR and move him around on offense looking for matchup advantages then I guess he could offer us the same thing Tim Brown did as we picked him 6th overall and he was a huge advantage on teams and as a 3rd down reciever. So I have to look at DMC the same way. I just don’t like him as a pure RB in this league he’s just too skinny. So we’ll see
It’s not a slam dunk but he is one of 5 or 6 guy’s we’re seriously considering at #4. The fumbling thing could make us go away from him even if who we want is not there.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
MistaBrown – I didn’t say Don Nelson was a great coach, I said the Warriors are only good because of Don Nelson. Below Average team with a “good” coach makes the team average. Thats why they’re fighting like hell to get into the playoffs. You’re right though, the Warriors will never win it all with Nelson but he will at least make them competitive.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I would take Dorsey above all others,..whatever the more important need is…I would consider Jake Long if he is there and Dorsey isnt, which he of course wont be.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
AI – With Dorsey, what is your 4 man lineup? Can we be effective with your 4 man lineup and can the person at RDE get to the QB?
April 4th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Edwards…Dorsey…Kelly…Burgess.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
AI – Don’t you think that Jake Long’s power approach would conflict with the cut block system? Could he be another Gallery in our system or could he be just as effective as he is in college?
April 4th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Don’t bother responding to anything…
Good Day Sir!!!
April 4th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Seriously….Don’t bother responding.
I won’t sink down to your level.
Good night.
Don’t bother.
sink.
your level.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Jake Long is big, bad, confident,..I think he will succeed in any scheme…Gallery fooled everyone,..hes a fraud.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Huff they are fighting like hell because the West is insainely competitive this year. Put the W’s in the East and without looking it up I think they might be a 4th or 5th seed.
To say they suck is just flat out wrong I think they had the 4th best record in the entire NBA just a week ago. Bottom line is they could wind up a 9th seed and miss the playoffs but can still whoop 7/10 top East teams in a series.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I’ve always liked Bo Jackson, I love his comments as well lmao
April 4th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
What kinda fool post on a blog and tells people dont respond at the end…lol
Reverse psychology to get a response ?
April 4th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Only a bunco fan does that
April 4th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Seriously guys….
I’m not gonna sink down to your level.
Oh and don’t bother responding to this, I’m serious. I have had it with all of you.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Jerry before you introduce some new software that probably wont work and F this blog up can you concentrate on just banning the IP’s of the trolls?
Thanks in advance.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
the hip has to sink with the ship
April 4th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I am so sick of you guys being optimistic about the team you root for!
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Bo, thank you for proving my point to Jerry in # 181.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I am super psyched about the Raiders this year. A big concern is the play of Jamarcus though…he has to progress early.
You can respond if you want to.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I too am sick of Don Nelson organized street ball. He just doesn’t develope plaers to my satisfaction. He’s always trying to reinvent the wheel. He has a roster that was underdeveloped and now they’re running out of gas. This team will do nothing in the playoffs if they make it which I don’t think they will.
They have a very good nuecleus but he needs to let players develope at their natural positin and stop this stupid odd match up double switch system.
Mychal Pietris would’ve been a much better player by now if not for Nelson Beidrins would be better. Kelenna would be better if he played on a regular basis. This is not a bad roster by any stretch it’s just underdeveloped. He’s basically throwing away O’Bryant not a starter but a very good backup center.
He essentially has wasted B. Wright just to play Matt Barnes (stupid) even Bellinelli could have offered valuable minutes at this point in the season if he saw some decent minutes all season.
Don nelson IMO i not nearly worth the money he’s being paid. Not to mention that team President is too much of a fan of the coach, that’s the real problem.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Mistabrown,
I hope you aren’t taking me seriously.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Lakers will win this game. Kobe is getting pissed…he will go off in the 4th.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I hope Kobe doesnt get too pissed,..he might just rape Jack Nicholson.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
You G-State fans should be cheering the Lake Show tonight….
April 4th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
No need for that AI.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Not a big fan of Kobe off the court… Rape is nothing to joke about.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
MistaBrown – Your logic reminds me of the NY Giants last year. The AFC had all these dominant teams and they essentially beat the crap out of each other. The NFC had a few good teams and the sleeper snuck by the less talented side unscathed, ended up in the Superbowl and beat a Dominant team that had to scrap throught he playoffs to even make it in the first place. I guess the Warriors “could have” done something similiar in the East but there not in the East so its pointless. The Warriors might be the 10-6 team that doesn’t make the playoffs because the conference is too good. I dont know.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
How about that Matt Leinart eh? He could be our QB right now. lol. Oakland would just looovvvveeee him right now.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Leinart could be the next best thing in San Francisco. They need a QB anyways.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Speaking of sucks…My Giants are terrible. Thank GOD we have the Sharks.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
She was hot. I’m sure she was diggin Kobe. Gold Diggin that is.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Wow! He walked away from this.
Watch the vid.
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=3330087
April 4th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
A`s won tonight,..Im going to game manana,..CC Sabbathia pitchin for the Tribe.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Baron Davis sucks – now thats the funniest thing I heard all day -
April 4th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Or winning that is.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
DMac, DMac, DMac
April 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I certainly think Baron Davis sucks,..want him traded, or not re-signed.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Has anyone had any posts removed in the past hour? I posted something and it’s gone, but it wasn’t innappropriate or anything of that nature.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Can you guys see my post?
April 4th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
BHP- It’s so funny to hear you are starting to like “that skinny kid” now and my “delirious” thoughts of how DMac could be used in this offense in comparison to Reggie Bush.
Not only that, how DMac could combine with Michael Bush to create a very strong offense and top rushing attack in the league in not only yards per game, but TDs, and most important yards per carry.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
What’s funnier:
Farts
Someone getting scared
or
someone slipping and falling?
April 4th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
If the moderator is working right now and reading these posts, Alameda Insider is rather offensive and should be banned.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
BHP, I agree with almost 100% of #186 except Pietrus. His BBALL IQ is -100 he cant handle the ball he isnt a good passer his shooting % sucks.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Just days after photos surfaced of Matt Leinart drinking and hot tubbing with co-eds at Arizona State University, yet another scandal has surfaced.
In the pictures (which were not available at time of publication due to a bidding war), Leinart is stepping out of a limousine on his way to the Carl Hayden High School Senior Prom in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sketchy reports from inside the prom claimed that Leinart found the punch to be inadequate, the band to be lame and demanded a recount when he was not crowned Prom King.
It would seem that the young NFL quarterback, who has links and seeds spread all across the country, has been having the time of his life impressing younger women as young as 18 (he swears they were 18, anyways).
I knew there was a reason I wanted to be an NFL quarterback.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Um,..if the moderator is working right now and reading these posts,…please email a tissue to DSM,…and a Kotex.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Do you think Kelly and Sands can handle the middle of the d-line, Jerry?
April 4th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
We need run stoppers on our D line. That’s the problem with Al Davis and his idiot followers. They think it’s all about stopping the pass, like teams aren’t going to run the ball on us. Like other teams are ran by maniacal blowhards like Al, who are still laboring at making a 1960s philosophy work, and will just play right into our hands and throw the ball when we’re playing for it. No, see, other NFL teams have this little thing where they like to take what the defense gives them. They’re quirky that way. And because of that quirk, they can just mark off the Raiders as a guaranteed win because they know we can’t stop the run.
Don’t bother responding. I’ve had enough of the sheer nonsense that pollutes this place, and I will not join in.
Goodnight.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
LOL…I love this guy.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Look at BHP, first he admitted he now wants McFadden and now he is talking NBA on the Raiders’ blog.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Jerry,
This is why the site needs registration, so idiots like Alamenda Insider can’t post this bs.
Your moderator won’t have to work nearly as hard and will get nice solid posts about sports.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
DSM complains about AI being offensive, then follows by saying that the girl accusing Kobe of rape likely wanted it, but then realized he was “too big”. Nothing offensive, there. If your mother heard you say that, she’d grab a gun and put you down, like a dog.
Don’t bother responding. Goodnight.
April 4th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Mista like I said he’s underdeveloped. Not saying he would be great just better more sure of himself and his talent. Peitris has some talent but it’s been largely underutilized. Monta developed inspite of Nelson because he is an awesome talent the others are just good players aside from B Wright and maybe Bellinelli. I think he has a great baskeball IQ.
DSM and ther rest of you guy’s that think I’m some kind of convert on DMC, I”M NOT I just got humbled is all. I feel the same way about him as far as a talent goes. I’m just telling you what they feel. I was wrong about their interest in him. That’s all. I would never draft him that high, maybe after 10
But if he is used in matchup style and returns kicks, maybe 5-10 times in a HB role yeah he could be very effective, it’ the same thing I invisioned for C Johnson but I never thought about DMC that way until now. I was always casting him as a fulltime HB and he’s not.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Dakota- By the way I was originally Jeremy on this site. Then other’s started posting with name and took it to crazy levels.
I then got upset and posted back towards whom I found out later was an imposter for Kool Kell who kept saying he was gay.
This led to my banishment and after figuring out a way to get back in, I changed my name to DSM Raider and have been good in my blogs since and avoid the trolls.
But, isn’t funny to see BHP talk about “that skinny kid” in a good way?
Man I can’t wait to see DMac & Bush lined up together.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
AND ONE!
April 4th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Ever consider that maybe she pressed charges because he was too small, and that the only reason she wanted a black guy was to see if, you know, “it” was true?
Just some food for thought, Laker fan.
Goodnight. Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Dakota control yourself I DON”T WANT DMC, let’s go a little easy on the enthusiasm. If I had my say there is no way we draft him at #4…………period
April 4th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
DSM, I never would have guessed that. There was a Jeremy that I got into a spat with…let’s just hope it was your troll, lol.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
They’re never going to ban anyone from this site. And all you have to do is reset your modem if you do get banned, and remember to post under different names…at least that’s what I heard.
Goodnight.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Just admit your love for McDadden.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Make BOTH FTs!
April 4th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Dakota- You didn’t get into a spat with me, in fact I don’t think we’ve really argued since we are Raiders, Lakers, and DMac fans.
There was a period of middle of January until middle February where I didn’t post.
I even went to Jamaica and posted from a computer there and it was quickly taken off of the site.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Artie Giagintino is the NFL’s William Hung. If he got fired today, he’d be working at Taco Bell.
“Let me tell you why the 7 layer burrito is a better deal the than the burrito supreme…sir…, and believe me, I know…”.
I can just hear him now. Speed it up, Artie. I’m on my lunch.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Are you hitting on me DSM? My wife is sitting here wondering WTF is up…
April 4th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Madden,..he got canned over 2 months ago…how did that get by ya bud?
April 4th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Artie Giagantino is the reason I watched so many pre season games on mute. Thank god they yanked him. It’s the only thing Al’s done right since hiring Kiffin.
That’s it. Goodnight. You guys have fun waiting for a train that will never show up, called “The Raiders win their 8th game”. I can’t watch you guys do it to yourselves, any longer. I’m leaving.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I love this Laker team.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Madden,..Im more interested in the tailgating then the wins and losses.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
I will bet you a million dollar’s he’ll be back.
Don’t bother responding.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Kobe’s a B!tch
April 4th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
I didn’t know Artie was fired. Thank you god. One less Al Davis shill. Maybe there is hope for Kiffin’s status? Artie being thrown through the door head first certainly has Kiff’s signature on it.
Don’t bother responding. Goodnight.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
If the wife of Dakota is looking at this, realize the whole time we blog on this we’ve mentioned DMac and people have ridiculed us for months saying among things:
“he’s too skinny”
“his calfs are too small”
“when he gets hit in the legs he falls down”
“your love for the guy is insane”
“now you’ve gone over the ledge with your description of DMac being like Reggie in Kiffin’s offense”
etc. etc. etc.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
she is proud if us.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
of us…sorry
April 4th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Now people like Terrapin aka Turtle and BHP admit since Kiffin spoke to the media about DMac being utilized like Reggie in this offense, that there’s validity to picking him #4.
Remember, he doesn’t need to touch the ball all the time to make an impact. As long as he touches the ball 20 times a game his impact will be big enough.
When Reggie was used right in Payton’s offense the whole offense was amazing.
DMac might not put up the huge HOF numbers people like Tommy Trojan and other have mentioned, but when he lines up with MB in the same backfield and goes in motion, the whole D is going to be confused and have to worry about what DMac is doing.
I love D and want C Long, but if he’s not there we take the next best player provided he’s available in DMac.
I can see Kiffin’s imprint all over this offense. Just in the one year Kiffin has been away from USC you can tell a huge difference in USC’s offense.
Look out guys, if we get DMac you are going to see a big time offense.
And if it’s true that he must get us to the playoffs to keep his job, then if DMac is available then you damn well we will pick him.
Anyway, enough of my lovest.
I’m outta here.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Lakers bailed out the Warriors once again.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
No I never drank with Artie I was only around him at the facility or practice somewhere professional, but that didn’t stop him.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
I remember when Kobe needed to be bailed out.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
night all..I am downloading the movie Evil Dead from netflix…heard it was a classic.
April 4th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
If Artie got fired Why is he still listed on the Raider Web Page. Now I know the Web Page is not great as far as keeping up but Artie is still listed as being employed in Public/Community Relations along with Mike Taylor.
April 4th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I was posting about the possibility of the Raiders going after Rivers yesterday and I just read that the team’s defensive staff loved him at the Senior Bowl. Interesting. I don’t know if he’s a better player or a better fit than Gholston or the two tackles, but if the Raiders like him better than the d-linemen who are available at No. 4 they should pick him. I know everyone has Rivers going around No. 10 to the Bengals or Saints, but if the Raiders think he’s going to be great they should pick him and screw the criticism about “reaching” on a pick.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:04 am
For the 90th time, bye hat, er maddenraider, er MoRon. And no, I normally am hoisting a series of world championship rings from a variety of different teams I have been involved with over the years. If I was supporting an organization that I knew for certain was headed for the dumper I would throw myself in front of a train. Or get out. Since for some weird reason you won’t get out, maybe you should take the other suggestion.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:07 am
you can find good lineman just about anywhere in the draft in any draft, but you can only find a player like mcfadden at the top of the draft, and only in certain drafts(how many years between LT and AP were drafted? and between LT and barry? and between barry and OJ?), but we don’t plan on being at the top of the draft next year, or any time soon, so let’s take the superstar, all-world offensive player while we have the chance, our O and D lines are adequate, they’re not good enough to win us any games on their own but not bad enough to lose us any games on their own, and we have pretty good WRs and what we believe will be an all-world QB, we have the best secondary i the NFL and one of the best LB cores, there will no be another mcfadden for who knows how long, but i can guarrantee that we can solidify either our O or our D line with our first next year, and we do have four picks available after #4, so we should take mcfadden while we can…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:08 am
a decent DL with great players behind them suddenly becomes a very good DL, and an adequate OL in it’s second year under cable with several key new additions and better skill position players suddenly becomes a good OL, factor in the additions we have made to each line, they’re not blockbusters but they’re solid signings, factor in that burges and kelly will be healthy next year and thathall is a drastic improvement over washington and that wilson is one of the best run defenders of all NFL S’s, and that he is also a general playmaker, , factor in that russell will have a year of practice and study and an entire offseason to prepare and that better recievers will be open sooner and the OL will need to block less, but they’re already better, this team looks like a playoff team, not a legit title contender but a lock to be in the wildcard discussion next year…how many holes do we really have, we have a QB, we are good at RB, we are two deep with very good FBs, we have a good TE, we have decent WRs, he have two good Gs, we have two capable starters at C, we have two decent starters at RT, we have a need at LT although we appear to have decent players contending for the job, we have an elite DE and a good DT, we have multiple options at the other DT spot and several capable of starting but it is arguably our greatest need, or you could argue that a bookend is our greatest need although we have a decent run option and a decent pass rush option in rotational roles, we are set with two pro bowl LBs and two adequate starters at LB, our secondary is great from top to bottom, a great coverage S a great run defense/hart hitter/playmaker, and we have two elite cover corners, one who also a playmaker, so for all the cynics and pessimists…we have 3(DT, DE, LT) real needs and our OLB and and WR spots arguably could use some improvement, but all of our needs already have what are rotational options/arguably adequate starters/quality depth, this team is capable of winning, regardless of who we draft, if Russell is half of what we drafted him to be this season then we will make the playoffs…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Rivers, while quite good, is still pretty light at maybe 230. To have your defensive linemen shoved in your face, and have to tackle 220 lb backs with a head of steam at 230, probably would make our run d worse not better. JMHO.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:16 am
dsm, if mcfadden is successful in the “reggie bush”(marshall falk) role long-term(as long-term as RBs are…although they last longer without 30+carries/game) then he will be a HOFer, and McFadden is no a bush clone nor is he an AP clone, he is a combination of boh, he has the running ability to take the ball 20+ imes/game and put up 100-150+yds and also has the ability to be split out wide or in the slot and run reverses, and posts, and slants, and streaks, and be generally successful as a WR, he is the best of both worlds, and he will consistenly put up 2,000 all prupose yrd seasons, and that would make him a HOFer, possibly a first ballot…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:27 am
rivers is actually 243
April 5th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Tommy, I want to thank you here for a lot of reasons. lst off, I really enjoy your posts, I enjoy your passion, and I certainly enjoy that you are no nonsense when it comes to taking out the trash around here!!
Personally, my hesitancy with Dmac is such: and no one at this point can say anything with certainty. If any of us could, we’d be sitting with either Parcells or Polian, AJ Smith or Pioli. We CANNOT BLOW THIS PICK. CANNOT. IMPOSSIBLE. Effing this pick, will set the franchise back 5 years. It just can’t happen.
I’m OK with the Oline and I’ll tell ya why. The offensive linemen will set to One QB fairly easily. Switching QB’s screws with the oline. Different cadences and styles, and pocket presence really hurts the offensive linemen. Having Russell in there should help the Oline right there. Just having one guy at QB, will help solidify the line.
Now as to the Dline: “a decent DL with great players behind them suddenly becomes a very good DL,” while I might agree with that, operative word being “might”, what happens when you have a weak Dline?? A Dline that is in the bottom of the league in sacks, bottom in the league in QB pressures and bottom in run defense?? A weak Dline is going to bring EVERY OTHER UNIT DOWN! We’ve spent soooo much $$$$ why not finish the job and bring in a guy who is going to solidify the Defense???
Now, if we were a 10-6 team or even an 8-8 team, I would probably agree with you and say, hell, go for it, draft the potential super star, and hope we go to the stratosphere. But the college game is a different game than the pro game. And we draft this guy #4, and he does not pan out for whatever reason, we’d be seriously effed. JMHO.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:36 am
i like long, and gholston, and ellis, and even rivers and clady(albeit not at the #4 spot), and i would be happy if we drafted any of them, because they would all be a cherry on top of a potential playoff team and would fill a need, but so would mcfadden, he would fill the need of the freakish playmaker and he would have more of an impact than any player we could potentially draft, he would fill the “bush role” while bush could fill the “white roll”, mcfadden could take 10-20 hand offs and rack up 60-120yds rushing and catch 5-10 passes for 30-100yds, overall getting 20-30 touches and racking up atleast 100-150(if not 200+)yrds/game, while bush could take the other 15-20 carries and rack up 80-150yds rushing, and he’s also a pretty decent reciever as well, that duo pluss russell at QB would give us one of the most feared offenses in the league…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:38 am
I haven’t focused on Keith Rivers or his weight. I’ve seen his weight listed anywhere from 225 to 241. I thought 230 would be a good middle ground, especially playing 10 weeks into the season.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Tommy the thing that I love about McFadden that you don’t hear anyone else say, is his knowledge of the offense. He’s a smart guy. He knows how to run an offense, he knows how to read keys, and not many backs coming out of college can say that. I’d be thrilled to have him. I just hope to God to becomes very, very good. If he was just good, it would probably be a waste unfortunately.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I’m probably Long, Ellis, gholston in that order and then Dmac. I’m sure Kiff would go Dmac 1, and then who cares. I’m being very, very conservative here which actually kinda goes against my nature.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:45 am
respect your opinio oak, and appreciate the appreciation, but i don’t believe our DL is weak at all, factor in the injuries of kelly and burgess, our two best D-lineman, and that sapp selfishly lost weight in an effort to reach the magic triple digits, and thus hurting his already questionable run stopping ability, our DL was not even close to full stregth, it wasn’t even at half strength, and that’s why everyone’s evaluation of it doesn’t do it justice, when burgess is healthy he is one of the best in the league, and he is one of the most underrated run defenders around, he gets great penetration both vertically and laterally and disrupts alot of plays, and kelly is good at everything and close to great at some things, our DL the year before last was proficient at rushing the passer and when evealuating the yds/carry rather than the misleading yds/game, our DL was actually solid at stopping the run when all healthy, so our DL overall is decent, especially considering that we have added solid depth as well..decent, not weak, which is why i used the term decent, and not weak, in my afformentioned post…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
i’m never coservative ever, which is probably why this is the perfect team for me and why i have salvaged some respect for al davis(that and the fact that he signs my paychecks…well actually he doesn’t but the logo on my paycheck is close enough)
mcfadden knows the offense so well because he has been playing QB, RB(at times FB..which isn’t too far from TE or OL), and WR since pee wee, so he sees the offense from every perspective and can adapt, and that is a key to why he is so successful, again that and his freakish athleticsm and hard work…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:54 am
and oak, i’m looking at the team right now, not what what they were during the season with banged up O and D lines, and a revolving door at QB..so right now i look at us as an 8-8 team(which we easily should have been last year, and now factoring in the improvements will be the worst case scenario next year), i see long, ellis, or gholston pushing that to 9-7 and mcfadden pushing that to 10-6
April 5th, 2008 at 1:02 am
You bring up a really good point TT. And this isn’t a Raider position or any one here’s position, or any writers position, but when opponents come thru that tunnel I want them to crap themselves when the see our defensive line. The Dlinemen are kinda my guys, and I’ve been disappointed with the play of the unit going back years. Burgess I love. I don’t want to hear excuses and I don’t want to use injuries as a crutch. If that’s the case then Warren and Sands should come in and dominate. Now, Terdell lost his Mom last year, maybe that effected his play, you don’t know. Warren played well for the most part. You’re probably right that the unit is decent. So, my assessment is most likely a little unfair. I just want them to be Awe inspiringly brutal.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:17 am
the word “excuse” is thrown around too liberally…when it’s legitimate it’s a REASON, or some people prefer EXPLANATION(but that doesn’t look as good in all caps…)
April 5th, 2008 at 1:21 am
if the pats lost tom prady, or the whole left side of their line(hell, half of both lines if you want an accurate comparison) and they missed the playoffs would it be a “crutch” to blame those injuries…no, it would be the reason
April 5th, 2008 at 1:22 am
that should say “brady”, but you know who i’m talking about, but you all hate him so you probably don’t care anyway…
April 5th, 2008 at 4:53 am
TT…
the word ‘liberally’ is thrown around wrongly too! =)
April 5th, 2008 at 5:46 am
Dakota,
That makes 55 out of the franchises 60 yrs that they have at least made the playoffs.
April 5th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Its funny, I asked a question: Now that its obvious Kiffin is in control of bringing in the players and all Al does is give his blessing and decide how much money to pay them, do you think that Kiffin, Ryan, and Davis finnaly agreed on the direction the offensive and defensive philosophy and game plans would be headed this season? Well he did not show my question or it was the moderator but here is exactly what I was talking about:http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8078fb5d&template=with-video&confirm=true
Bottom line is Kiffin has more control than most folks want to believe and Davis is holding him accountable for a 4-12 season.
April 5th, 2008 at 7:39 am
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8078fb5d&template=with-video&confirm=true
April 5th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Jerry,
clearly you were afraid to answer my questions about Maria Sharapova…
can you honestly discount the liklihood that she would draw triple coverage???
and that her presence on the field would free up the other receivers???
don’t you think this would help the offense as a whole???
i’m not entirely sure that even on an obvious running play she wouldn’t be able to clear out the safeties…
she could be a real force in my opinion…
i am just disappointed that you refused to address this issue in yesterday’s live blog…
loyally yours,
Florida Pete
p.s. please excuse my rant… i get a little passionate about Raiders football…
April 5th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Not McFadden, Not McFadden, Not McFadden, Not McFadden….
April 5th, 2008 at 8:24 am
“Teams that win over time it’s always the quarterback. Very rarely, unless you have a dominating defense, one of those defenses that’s the best over a five-year run type of thing, the quarterback has to play really well. It’s always going to go back to that quarterback’s play. As I said a year ago, hopefully we’ll be able to run the ball really well and be able to stop the run. And if you do those two things the quarterback play becomes a lot easier and you’re going to be in every game.”
I hope Jamarcus is working his butt off.
April 5th, 2008 at 8:26 am
As Russell goes, the Raiders go.
April 5th, 2008 at 8:49 am
why is it we have to get all of the pieces this year?….i think we should start thinking over the next few years…if we get a dominant DT now-fine…if not we can pick one up next year…any of the top gus will add to the team..
April 5th, 2008 at 8:55 am
im just glad kiffin answered the questions we were asking…I’m happy so far about the offseason..and I can tell you for a fact that at least the San Diego players are getting a little worried about us….kwame harris was pretty dominating at times in the running game…Sometimes I think that the professional atheletes are are much more respectful in general of each others abilities than the fans are of their own teams….very few of the players are discontents and lazy…the main problem is a lack of continuity in systems/teaching/philosophies and personality conflicts- not so much a lack of effort or attitude- the vast majority of players have to be focused to play at this level- laziness and immaturity are reserved as an option only for the truly gifted top 10% or less of players- the work like crazy just to keep up
April 5th, 2008 at 8:56 am
…most of them work like crazy just to keep up
April 5th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Drray,
You hit it square. With the big money in the NFL, most players train year round. The days of using training camp to get in shape are over. If you’re not ready to shine, someone else will. Only a few malcontents don’t show up to mini-camp in shape.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Too bad consistency is important cause that’s exactly what this team hasn’t had for the last 10 years and won’t have until Al is gone. I just finished reading the entire Kiffin interview and it’s really clear that he’ll be gone as soon as there isn’t $4 mil still on the table. One thing will be amusing to watch, though: will we take a DT at #4. If Al again goes against need then Kiffin will be off the hook as far as our record goes. It’ll be clear that Al is solely responsible for this mess.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:19 am
I got a completely different impression of the interview. He is extended if the team improves, and if not exit stage left. Kiffin has been given by AD the players who are upgrades over what he inherited.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:22 am
blat Says:
April 5th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Too bad consistency is important cause that’s exactly what this team hasn’t had for the last 10 years and won’t have until Al is gone. I just finished reading the entire Kiffin interview and it’s really clear that he’ll be gone as soon as there isn’t $4 mil still on the table. One thing will be amusing to watch, though: will we take a DT at #4. If Al again goes against need then Kiffin will be off the hook as far as our record goes. It’ll be clear that Al is solely responsible for this mess.
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will Al be solely responsible if the Raiders win???
April 5th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Absolutely, though it will probably have more to do with Cable. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:44 am
That’s a double standard, Blat. When the Raiders lose, it’s because of the people Al hires; same thing applies when they win.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:50 am
sport- “And we’ll get better at figuring it out so we can get a quicker pace going.”
Maybe get a court reporter to do jerry’s typing…
That should speed things up a bit.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:51 am
exactly Fritz. It’s ridiculous these Davis haters. They think Gruden did everything. OK, then why doesn’t he have a winning record in Tampon Bay???? He took over a world championship team???? You can’t take over a Championship team and win???? They must think Tampon Bays problems are probably Davis’ fault too.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Come Monday our draft selection will be set in stone.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Why is that Dakota?
April 5th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Come Monday…it’ll be alright…
April 5th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Dakota…Come on dude do not go chisel DRAFT MCFADDEN on the face of Mt Rushmore
April 5th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Oakgleen,
Right, Gruden took over Dungy’s team and got lucky that our center who calls all the blocking signals went off on a binge caused by a mental disorder. Gruden did not build the Bucs. We also had a moron as a Coach that did not change the play calls so TB knew what was coming. Then our QB gets racked and we have to reload. Yes, it took 5 yrs but that was not all AD’s fault. So many AD haters out there. I give him his due as a great coach and man. Remember that everyone still went to Sid Gilman for offensive ideas even though he was in his 80’s.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Dakota,
Where are the Warrior bloggers. That makes 55 out of the franchises 60 yrs that the Lakers have at least made the playoffs. they are going to miss again after giving you so much grief.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Exla…It took the Colts 17 years to replace Bert Jones…Good thing the Patriots planned on a 6th round QB to be the next great QB…So sometimes it is blind luck but AD did try and has tried again with drafting JR…MANY MANY experts thought Andrew Walter would develop into a great QB…Always a gamble regardless of how well you scout.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Jh,
Funny how things work out. Jones goes to the Rams goes down and is a bust in L.A. Lasted 4 games before the neck injury.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Exla, dont be so sure with 6 or 7 games to go the W’s are out of it. We play Dallas again I think next weekend so they still have control of their fate if they win out.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Mista,
If they win out and get in, I’ll issue a retraction. Good luck, I wish no member of the Raider Nation ill.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:37 am
The Warriors will make the playoffs.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Does anybody think Roger Goodell wont ban Chris Henry from the NFL ?
He’s gone.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:39 am
If the W’s dont make the playoffs Nelson will have to answer why he didnt use his bench throughout the year and his players are out of gas in April.
Im pissed at Nellie because I think he had a strong bench to tap into which makes it more puzzling.
April 5th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Anyone that loses their job to Avery Johnson is not worth hiring.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Adios Carr!
“NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cornerback and kick returner Chris Carr officially joined the Tennessee Titans when the Oakland Raiders declined to match Tennessee’s offer sheet.”
http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=070859155E054A7EB9A1500763528643?id=09000d5d8079ad2b&template=without-video&confirm=true
April 5th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Kiffin has a double concern this upcoming year. He must win over the players and produce W’s in a significant enough number to convince all that we are on the way back – I think he will do this in spades. Secondly, he must build a coaching team that will stick with him and not take off to Jim Mora in WA. Winning with power and a bright future solves a lot of problems.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:19 am
you can find good lineman just about anywhere in the draft in any draft, but you can only find a player like mcfadden at the top of the draft, and only in certain drafts(how many years between LT and AP were drafted? and between LT and barry? and between barry and OJ?), but we don’t plan on being at the top of the draft next year, or any time soon, so let’s take the superstar, all-world offensive player while we have the chance, our O and D lines are adequate, they’re not good enough to win us any games on their own but not bad enough to lose us any games on their own, and we have pretty good WRs and what we believe will be an all-world QB, we have the best secondary i the NFL and one of the best LB cores, there will no be another mcfadden for who knows how long, but i can guarrantee that we can solidify either our O or our D line with our first next year, and we do have four picks available after #4, so we should take mcfadden while we can…
a decent DL with great players behind them suddenly becomes a very good DL, and an adequate OL in it’s second year under cable with several key new additions and better skill position players suddenly becomes a good OL, factor in the additions we have made to each line, they’re not blockbusters but they’re solid signings, factor in that burges and kelly will be healthy next year and thathall is a drastic improvement over washington and that wilson is one of the best run defenders of all NFL S’s, and that he is also a general playmaker, , factor in that russell will have a year of practice and study and an entire offseason to prepare and that better recievers will be open sooner and the OL will need to block less, but they’re already better, this team looks like a playoff team, not a legit title contender but a lock to be in the wildcard discussion next year…how many holes do we really have, we have a QB, we are good at RB, we are two deep with very good FBs, we have a good TE, we have decent WRs, he have two good Gs, we have two capable starters at C, we have two decent starters at RT, we have a need at LT although we appear to have decent players contending for the job, we have an elite DE and a good DT, we have multiple options at the other DT spot and several capable of starting but it is arguably our greatest need, or you could argue that a bookend is our greatest need although we have a decent run option and a decent pass rush option in rotational roles, we are set with two pro bowl LBs and two adequate starters at LB, our secondary is great from top to bottom, a great coverage S a great run defense/hart hitter/playmaker, and we have two elite cover corners, one who also a playmaker, so for all the cynics and pessimists…we have 3(DT, DE, LT) real needs and our OLB and and WR spots arguably could use some improvement, but all of our needs already have what are rotational options/arguably adequate starters/quality depth, this team is capable of winning, regardless of who we draft, if Russell is half of what we drafted him to be this season then we will make the playoffs…
April 5th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Dakota Says:
April 5th, 2008 at 10:37 am
“The Warriors will make the playoffs.”
That’s what I’m talking about! Preach on Dakota. BTW did you check out your new shirt on ebay? Just in case you missed it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Baron-Davis-Warriors-T-SHIRT-awesome-rare_W0QQitemZ260227222205QQihZ016QQcategoryZ25015QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Nice W over the Mavs last night…
April 5th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Tommy Trojan- I agree with everything you said in your last post except I don’t have the optimism that you have regarding Darren McFadden. I don’t share your belief that he is an AP, LT or other premium Running Back. However, if we do draft McFadden, I sure hope you are right.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:41 am
What It Doo Nation
April 5th, 2008 at 11:41 am
The Warriors will make the playoffs? Who cares. They will get knocked out early. They might as well not waste their time, pack their bags and go home because its going to happen anyways. Why give the fans a false sense of security?
April 5th, 2008 at 11:42 am
if you want a simplified evaluation of mcfaddne, he has the running ability of adrian peterson(w/o the durability concerns), the versatility of reggie bush, the blocking proficiency of joseph addai(or MJD if you prefer), and is at least as accurate a passer as mike vick(sadly maybe more accurate), andmcfadden knows the offense well because he has been playing QB, RB(at times FB..which isn’t too far from TE or OL), and WR since pee wee, so he sees the offense from every perspective and can adapt, and that is a key to why he is so successful, again that and his freakish athleticsm and hard work…he is just generally a freak, he is not just a RB but he is one of the best runners around, he is not just speed but he has underrated power, one of the best stiffarms in all of football and agility that is scary for a man of his size…he is a beast, and by far the best player in the draft, it’s ridiculous that he will be available at the #4 pick(because teams 1-3 have very good RBs…or think they do), and even more ridiculous that some people don’t want him
April 5th, 2008 at 11:42 am
To early to be talkin badly about my Warriors – Even if the Lakers do get to the finals – They aint beating the Celtics and I can promise that
April 5th, 2008 at 11:42 am
If we get McFadden…I think he will be like Reggie Bush. Show flashes of brilliance and then go through games where he doesn’t do chit. He will however draw defenses attention a la Reggie.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Celtics Suck!
April 5th, 2008 at 11:44 am
They play all geked up once in awhile when they play the top West teams…then they coast for a week beating up chitty East teams. Put them in a 7 game series with the top 4 West teams and they are toast.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:46 am
The following teams are better than the Celtics:
Lakers
Spurs
Suns
Pistons
Jazz
Hornets are a year away.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Some of you got all happy when BHP changed his tone about McFadden but I don’t think some of you understood what he was saying. I think similiarly to BHP in the McFadden department. I don’t think McFadden is the right choice because I don’t believe we need him. On top of that, I don’t think he will be a great back. Now…can he be an additive to this offense with his athleticism? Absolutely. Do I expect him to be the main focal point in this offense? No.
I believe McFadden can contribute and I believe Kiffin can find ways for McFadden to contribute in a role similiar to Bush in Payton’s offense. Does that make him a game changer? No. That makes him a role players. That might change some of our plays or give us an advantage against certain defenses but thats all. In all, we can still go 3 and out and watch our defense get run all over all the way to the endzone.
Basically, I don’t want to draft McFadden but if we do, I am confident that he can contribute in a positive way because Kiffin knows how to use him. Does that make him the best pick? No…but its a pick that doesn’t hurt us, it just doesn’t fix our biggest need on the defensive line. I will accept whoever is drafted because I am positive.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:48 am
looking at the schedule it appears dallas will get in and the GSW DEN game will decide the 8 spot, so nothing is final yet…
April 5th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Well said Huff24. The O and D lines…need to be remade through solid drafting….it is not going to happen overnight…I trust Cable to fix the O-line…I am concerned with the D-line…I don’t think we have good coaching there.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:51 am
mcafadden is similar to bush, but he is also an elite pure rusher
McFadden is not a bush clone nor is he an AP clone, he is a combination of boh, he has the running ability to take the ball 20+ times/game and put up 100-150+yds and also has the ability to be split out wide or in the slot and run reverses, and posts, and slants, and streaks, and be generally successful as a WR, he is the best of both worlds, and he will consistenly put up 2,000 all prupose yrd seasons
April 5th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Paul Pierce Ray Allen and Garnette – No chance for the lakers – no chance at all – I’d pick the Celtics in 5 games – maybe 6 if Koby’s B!tch a$$ crys to much
April 5th, 2008 at 11:53 am
I really think it will be a 3 team race in the West.
Lakers
Spurs
Phoenix
The East will be a cakewalk…but the East Finals will be sweet.
Celtics and Pistons
Celtics better hope the 3 Amigos stay healthy in that series.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:53 am
more likely lakers in 4…maybe 5
April 5th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Im out to the A’s game
As Greg Papa would say…
TouchDown RAAAIIIIDDDDDERRRSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
April 5th, 2008 at 11:55 am
huff, is response to 306 read 295
April 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Huff24 #306
You nailed it right on the head. The right pick should be Ellis, Dorsey or Gholston. Any one of the three mentioned will be big time player makers or stuffers in this instance.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I’m no Al Davis hater. I respect him, but that doesn’t mean that I think he is entirely in control of his wits. He’s older than dirt and people start losing it after a while. Keep in mind, he’s trying to be the general manager, chief negotiator, college scout, Free agent scout and defensive coordinator. Very few people can do that in their prime. Sadly, he’s not in his prime anymore and the results show for themselves. It’s hard to forgive last year’s draft. Given the glaring needs going into it, the number and position of their selections, they came away with precious little to show for it (even giving away selections for future drafts!!) and nothing to address their biggest needs. So it looks like we’re going into this season with Kwame Harris as our LT!!!! And some of you guys are talking about wins?! If they win this year it’ll be because Cable was able to cobble together something out of nothing. That’s what Al’s given him…a sack full of manure.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:57 am
The Lakers aren’t invincible guys. You’re setting yourself up to be very disappointed if you think that the Lakers would sweep the Celtics in the finals. Come on back into reality folks. Just make it past the Spurs and into the finals before you start talking sweeping anyone.
Laker fans crack me up.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I am a Laker fan, but I was skeptical until recently. Have you seen this team play? They are legit my friend. Kobe is Kobe…no need to say anything else. Gasol is a perfect fit for the Triangle. He is unselfish, yet can put up huge #’s along the way. Odom is so dominant in the 3rd option role it is scary…his free throw shooting scares me though. Fisher is unselfish, but clutch with the outside shot, plus he does all the little things (Takes Charges, dives for loose balls, etc.) The bench can provide a spark when needed. Farmar, Sasha, Walton, Turiaf…
And when when it comes down to it…
who would you rather have coaching your team:
Phil Jackson or Doc Rivers?
enuff said
April 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
when bynum is healthy they will be damn near invincible
April 5th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
for a breakdown of the draft/team needs/next season read he exchange last night between myself and oakglenn(243-258)
April 5th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Dogg…
I said it is a 3 team race in the West.
But the Celtics are a Mirage…
Their coach sucks and they are way too thin after you take away the big 3.
The Lakers scare me because they don’t always play solid Defense and they have atendency to go away from the offense and start taking too many outside shots.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Tommy Trojan,
I think he is a year away from making this team damn near unbeatable. He is young and missed too much time. If he had stayed healthy all year, you would be right. Of course if he stayed healthy I don’t know if we would have gotten Gasol.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
All I’m saying is that you guys are waaaay ahead of yourselves. I don’t even see the Lakers getting past the Spurs. Sorry to inject a bit of reality in your win it all dream…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I personally think the Spurs are the team to beat as well. The Lakers need to get healthy….but they still have a punchers chance…again
3 team race in the West
Lakers
Spurs
Phoenix
April 5th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Sorry about the NBA talk…just scroll past it.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
the lakers are the favorite and the spurs are contenders, bynum will be back in a few games and should need very little time to adjust, plus we can coast through dallas or denver or houston or golden state in the 1st and get situated, but that front line can not be beat b small ball or hybrids, the spurs and celtics are the only teams that can take a healthy lakers team to 6, and the leakers will be healthy come the 2nd round
April 5th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
“the leakers will be healthy come the 2nd round”
is the “leakers” comment some sort of Freudian slip? j/k
You know the old saying “To be the best you have to BEAT the best.” Get past the Spurs and we’ll talk.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Spurs are contenders? LOL…
You mean the DEFENDING NBA CHAMPION SAN ANTONIO SPURS are now just an afterthought because the Lakers are doing something in the regular season?
THIS Lakers team has proved nothing in the playoffs. They are yet to beat anyone in a series.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
RaiderDogg’s Top 10 Mock Draft Picks
1. Dolphins – T Jake Long
2. Rams – DT Glenn Dorsey
3. Falcons – DT Sedrick Ellis
4. Raiders – DE Chris Long
5. Chiefs – DE Vernon Gholston
6. Jets – RB Darren McFadden
7. Patriots – CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
8. Ravens – QB Matt Ryan
9. Bengals – WR Devin Thomas
10. Saints – LB Keith Rivers
So tell me what you guys think. I don’t care if you agree or disagree I just enjoy the feedback.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Hey Dogg, I think you just want so bad for C. long to fall to the Raiders..I just don’t see it happening though unfortunately. He would fill a need for all the teams picking before us.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I think the Chiefs will take Matt Ryan if he is available.
Someone in this top 4 will not be picking in their spot. I feel a trade coming…
April 5th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
agreed K-Rock, regarding the Quiefs.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
It may be wishful thinking for the Raiders to get Chris Long but if thats who you want, you have to be glad that Jake Long, Vernon Gholston and Glenn Dorsey are in this draft to make it hard for these teams to pass them as well because the Dolphins could be swayed to take either Jake Long or Gholston while the Rams could be swayed to take Jake Long or Glenn Dorsey. The Falcons are the wild card behind this because they could throw the rest of the draft off by selecting McFadden or Chris Long.
They signed Michael Turner as their RB so it would be a surprise if they drafted McFadden but its not out of this question if they feel he is the best player available. They didn’t re-sign Patrick Kerney and Long is similiar to him so it wouldn’t surprise me to see them draft him. The obvious need is QB so you would have to think they would take Matt Ryan or a QB overall but you just never know. The opportunity for the Raiders to get Chris Long is increased by the amount of weaknesses the Dolphins and Rams have.
The Dolphins were terrible. They need just about EVERYTHING. The Rams went through the QB shuffle with every QB getting knocked out of the game because of their poor offensive line. If they want to protect their investments, they would be smart to draft Jake Long if available. I think Vernon Gholston fits more of what Parcells likes. This draft is going to be very intersting in the 1st round.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I hear Art Smells Fat bouncing down the hall!
If he returns, dont respond because he will not come down to our level.
Goodnight.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Dogg,
I agree, except I think Arthur Blank will insist the Falcons take Matt Ryan at No3 if they think he is the only franchise QB in the draft.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
The rest of the draft could be pretty damn boring if the Raiders don’t trade anybody for picks. Good thing the Raiders pick early and we still won’t pick until 45 minutes later at the most. The draft takes forever but I love sitting through it. I must be nuts.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Rotoworld say the Raiders are claiming they have a 2nd round pick on the table in exchange for Fabian Washington – which doesn’t make sense as they are also alleged to be talking to the Browns who don’t have any Day 1 picks!
I think Washington will go – but probably for a high 3rd or a 3rd plus some Day 2 picks. His recent arrest probably spiked any chance of a 2nd rounder.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
give it up Huff.these Dm lovers are totally ruinning this site.if you don’t agree with them they try to drive you away and start to call people names,or tell you how ridiculous you are.the only opinions that count are theirs.guys that work in media depts think they’re so much more knowledgable than anyone else.one could also throw out arguements to counter their points and they just blow them off.all that being said-if we draft DM it will set us back at least 2(two) years.
April 5th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
The Falcons have the #3, #34, #37, #48, #68, #98 and #103.
WOW. Thats 6 picks in the Top 100 with a 7th being just outside of it. Thats incredible and its for a team that really really needs it. If any team can build from a draft, this would be the team with all the tools to do so.
Round 1, Pick 3 (3)
Round 2, Pick 3 (34) (From Raiders)
Round 2, Pick 6 (37)
Round 2, Pick 17 (48) (From Texans)
Round 3, Pick 5 (68)
Round 3, Pick 35 (98) (Compensatory selection)
Round 4, Pick 4 (103)
Round 5, Pick 3 (138)
Round 6, Pick 6 (172)
Round 7, Pick 5 (212)
Round 7, Pick 25 (232) (From Steelers)
April 5th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Huff-yea,but having them and using them wisely is two different things.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Whats funny is that Washington is a 1st round pick. Teams would probably give us a 2nd rounder but he gets one arrest and hes now only worth a 3rd?
McFadden hasn’t even played in the NFL, is considered a Top 5 pick, has a bunch of problems outside of the NFL and his stock hasn’t dropped at all. This league is messed up.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Lefty 12 – You’re right but its alot of work to get yourself in that kind of draft position in the first place. Its creative.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
time for the A’s game-see ya!
April 5th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Ib wonder why nobody is talking about McFadden’s bowl game? Last year it was JR’s great because of a bowl game and Quinn stank. McFadden nonexistent in his bowl appearance this year. He showed no ability to break tackles or move a pile. Give him a huge hole and he’s great.
Comparing him to Reggie Bush? Bush is not worth the #2 pick so far. He looked good as a punt returner in his first season as a change of pace guy for Duece. In year two he proved the Saints wasted a #2 overall pick on a guy who can’t carry the load. Steaker replaced an injured Bush and proved it wasn’t the rest of the team. Bush is a change of pace guy.
Do the Raiders need DMAC? No. Do they need D-line and O-line help? No doubt.
For you delusional types who say, “Al doesn’t draft for need.” YOU’RE WRONG.
JR was a need pick. He was not the best athelete. Ditto Huff, Gallery, Nhandi, and so on.
The Raiders may draft MacFadden. They could be that dumb. I hope not. I’d like to see us actually win some games this year.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
COW – Right on.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Huff24 -
Atlanta is following the Jimmy Johnson Dallas model. Bring in tons of guys and play the odds that you’ll get some quality players.
Smart by Parcells.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Whats funny is that nobody talks this much about Felix Jones when he is a carbon copy of McFadden. He does the same exact things.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
‘ F#@& ! the falcons !
April 5th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Darren McFadden
DATE OPP RESULT ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
COTTON BOWL AT DALLAS TX Missouri L 38-7 21 105 5.0 19 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
I don’t know that McFadden didn’t accomplish anything but they did lose 38-7 against MISSOURI. Some of you guys think McFadden can do EVERYTHING for a team. Well, he didn’t help the team win a Championship all by himself because it takes a team. It takes a defense.
Felix Jones
DATE OPP RESULT ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
COTTON BOWL AT DALLAS TX Missouri L 38-7 10 45 4.5 23 0 3 65 21.7 41 0 0 0
April 5th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
If Parcells wants to run a 3-4 he could take Ghoulston #1. The Rams draft Jake Long or Dorsey #2.
The Falcons draft either Ryan or maybe Jake Long because their D is better than their O. Don’t forget they let Dunn go so MacF is a possiblity.
At #4 Chris Long could be there. If not, Dorsey or Ghoulston will be.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Al Dont Draft McFadden!!
April 5th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Tommy Trojan with regards to post 295. I have to ask you this question. How many Super Bowls have been won by taking once in a decade talent like Barry Sanders, LT, and Adrian Peterson. I agree that they are rare breeds and they change the game instantly upon their arrival, but does that equate to winning?
April 5th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Huff, Dont know how accurate your statement is of Felix Jones is a carbon copy of Mcfadden?!?!
anyhoo…McFadden is my #1 on the RB board…we just dont NEED any more freakin RBs!
Draft DE or DT in that order. Period. Or else we wont get to see DHall and Aso pick them pigskins from the sky!!
April 5th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Lets clear up those stats.
Cotton Bowl
Darren McFadden
21 Rushes 105 Yards 5.0 Average 19 Long 1 Touchdown
His longest was 19 yards in the biggest game of his life. He didn’t catch a pass so he was one dimensional.
Felix Jones
10 Rushes 45 Yards 4.5 Average 23 Long 0 TD’s
3 Receptions 65 Yards 21.7 Average 41 Long
Jones put up a similiar rushing average with less rushes but had a long of 23 compared to McFadden’s 19. He also had 3 Receptions for 65 yards with a long of 41, proving that he was a double threat as a runner and receiver.
Darren McFadden
Total Touches – 21
Total Yards – 105
Touchdowns – 1
Felix Jones
Total Touches – 13
Total Yards – 110
Touchdowns – 0
Felix Jones did more with less carries between rushing and receiving but didn’t have the TD. Jones also had a longer run as a home run hitter and 41 yards off one reception which makes another point. McFadden was the primary back which put him in position for the points.
Basically…whats the difference between the 2?
April 5th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Darren McFadden
Stat Overview Rushing Receiving Fumbles
YEAR ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
2005 176 1113 6.3 70 11 14 52 3.7 12 0 0 0
2006 284 1647 5.8 80 14 11 149 13.5 70 1 0 0
2007 325 1830 5.6 80 16 21 164 7.8 57 1 0 0
Felix Jones
Stat Overview Rushing Receiving Fumbles
YEAR ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
2005 99 626 6.3 80 3 8 100 12.5 23 0 0 0
2006 154 1168 7.6 85 6 15 107 7.1 29 3 0 0
2007 133 1162 8.7 73 11 16 176 11.0 41 0 0 0
April 5th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Is Gholston Lawrence Taylor 2008?
I think Parcells may think so.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Jones had rushing averages of 6.3, 7.6 and 8.7.
McFadden had rushing averages of 6.3, 5.8 and 5.6.
Jones had Longs of 80, 85 and 73.
McFadden had Longs of 70, 80, and 80.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
What good will it be if we get McFadden, and we can’t protect Jamarcus?
April 5th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Its funny. McFadden and Jones had similiar statistics but McFadden is a once every 10 years or lifetime or whatever. Looks like his backup RB isn’t any different. So much for once and a lifetime.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
OMG..The Stat Machine has Spoken!
Listen my man Huff….Stats dont mean squat (well maybe a little) its all about the game tape.
One reason why your stats in this comparison are “useless”.
Felix was Darren’s Back up!!! Get it now?
Anytime you have a 1RB running ahead of you and you insert a “change of pace” back you get results!! We got fooled on this when we saw Lamont Jordan get tons of yardage behing Curtis Martin and were awed by his yard per attempt…guess what happened. Yeah. You got it now right?
Just like Michael Turner…how he got that disgusting yards per attempt running behind perhaps the greatest RB currently in the league.
You think Felix would have had those stats if he was the #1 Back in Arkansas?? Behind a 2 Time Heisman Runner up??
Your stats are … hmmm… insightful but…hmmm…not relevant for this debate.
See: Lamont Jordan for goosebumps proof.
Huff..u still the man.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Felix Jones
Height: 5-10 1/8 | Weight: 207 | 40-Time: 4.47
Official Bio
Strengths:
Excellent speed and quickness…Explosive with a terrific burst…Elusive in the open field…Good feet…Nice balance and change of direction skills…Great vision…Terrific hands as a receiver and runs good routes…A legit big play threat who can take it the distance…Good production…Team player with good intangibles…There isn’t a lot of wear and tear on his body….Versatile and also an outstanding kick returner.
Weaknesses:
Never carried the load in college…Size and bulk are just average…Not very strong or powerful…Doesn’t break a lot of tackles or pick up many yards after contact…A sub par blocker…Needs to show more patience…Won’t do much damage between the tackles…His upside could be limited to a change of pace role at the next level.
Notes:
Combined with Darren McFadden to form the premier running back tandem in the nation…Earned All-American honors as a kick returner…Finished with the second best career yards per carry average (7.6) in NCAA history behind only Glenn Davis of Army (8.26)…A multi-dimensional weapon…Probably won’t ever be a workhorse in the NFL but could excel in a role similar to the one he played with the Hogs….If everything clicks just right he could be a Brian Westbrook-type but he is probably more of a poor-man’s Reggie Bush..Looks like a late 1st or early 2nd round talent.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Darren McFadden
Height: 6-1 1/4 | Weight: 211 | 40-Time: 4.33
Official Bio
Strengths:
An outstanding natural athlete…Has very good size…Excellent timed speed with a burst…Has great vision and instincts…Big play threat who can take it the distance at any time..Elusive with nice feet..Quick and agile…Real strong…Tough and loves contact…Runs hard and does not go down easy…Has decent hands and can be a weapon in the passing game..Plays with a nasty demeanor..Extremely productive.
Weaknesses:
Has some off-the-field and character questions…Legs and lower body are a little thin….Might run too high and open himself up to big hits…Could still improve as a blocker…Does not have a ton of experience as a receiver…Did not really play in a conventional offense in college and shared the workload…Ball security is an issue.
Notes:
Burst onto the scene as a true freshman…The Heisman Trophy runner-up as both a sophomore and a junior…In the summer of ‘06 he dislocated his toe (which later required surgery) while trying to kick someone during a fight outside a night club at 4am…In January of 2008 was handcuffed during a disturbance outside of a bar shortly after midnight because according to the police report he was agitated and provoking aggressive behavior inciting the incident….
Often worked as a shotgun quarterback in the Razorbacks “Wildcat” package and showed the ability to throw the ball…Pure football player with all the physical tools who is as good or perhaps an even better prospect than Adrian Peterson was coming out…A rare talent who should rank amongst the top running backs in the NFL very early in his pro career.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Thanks for all of the feedback guys regarding my Top 10.
I will be accountable for all of my picks barring any unforeseen trades. I reserve the right to adjust my Mock Draft if that occurs
Otherwise I’m sticking to my guns and I will re-post it after the draft for all to see how close, or far, I really was. I can take the heat if need be.
I have a feeling I’m a lot closer than some of you may realize, but hey I’m just a Keyboard GM that that is just trying to decipher truth from fiction in all of this draft activity.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
M.I.A. – You can say the same thing about McFadden. What would McFadden have done without Felix Jones? Jones looked more like the Home Run Hitter to me. McFadden was a “runner up Heisman” not a Heisman winner. Remember that.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Geesh…another stat/bio/cut and paste.
key words in your insightful cut and paste.
“Combined with Darren McFadden”
“Probably wont be a workhorse in NFL”
“Never carried a load in college”
“His upside could be limited to a change of pace role at the next level”
______________________________________________________
If were talking RB…my sleeper is Jonathan Stewart. What a BEAST with SPEED and HANDS!
He WILL have a BETTER pro career than DMAC…
Write it down.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Felix Jones will be better than McFadden in the NFL. Mark my words. You can come back at me later.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Felix isnt even in the top 5 in most rankings!!
Just cause they played for the same discussion shouldnt mean that they should be debated?!?!
You have to “seperate” all RBs and regardless of teams and evaluate them “individually”
DMac is MUCH better than Felix. Period.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
LMFAO…#366….Your On!
April 5th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Why then are you the ONLY one person throughout ALL opinions and assesments that have Felix ranked HIGHER than McFadden?
Insider Information?
Secret Game Tapes?
Hmmmmmmmm…….
April 5th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
How many RB’s have won Superbowls drafted outside of the 1st round compared to Top 5 Running Backs? I bet you most of them weren’t Top 5 types.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
M.I.A. – My true name is SpyGate. lol. I’m not saying I know more. In fact…my biggest arguement is that Jones is very comparable if not better than McFadden. I’m just trying to prove that they are both change of pace backs. McFadden won’t be this Elite RB that many say he will be. Just my opinion.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
#370 has ABSOLUTELY no relevance to comparing DMac to Felix!!!!
Do you think you knew something all the coaches in Arkansas didnt as to why they started Darren over Felix?
Your a “Stat Machine” and we all appreciate your cut and pastes..at least I hope we all do, but your debate is well, silly.
Read the Bios you just “pasted” and compare strengths and weakness for further evidence.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Huff24,
I respect your opinions. But just feel its not even a close comparison imo.
Anyhooo, we both want D-Line anyways so here is to hoping both backs are on another team.
Just like you, whoever we pick at #4, I will truly support…even if its Run DMC
April 5th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
M.I.A. – Maybe I’m bogus. Maybe I’m off. Maybe I’m wrong? I obviously see things different. I see 2 similiar backs. Thats all.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
M.I.A. – Absolutely. I will support any Raider. I really want a defensive lineman on this team though. I personally feel that will complete this team as a whole vs. adding another player that won’t have that much of an effect as a starter. I want a guy who can play everydown, not every 3rd down.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Huff do you think Al is crazy enough to consider trading up for Long?
April 5th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
M.I.A. – No. I don’t think AD will trade up for Long. Theres too much talent left at #4 that we really can’t lose. If Long was by far the ultimate talent a sure thing to go #1, then maybe but we don’t have the trade power anymore and since AD spent so much money in the off-season, I’m not sure he can afford another #1.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Chris carr is with the titans
April 5th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
R.A.W. – Who? Haha.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I have a feeling our trade partner for Fabian might be the Cowboys since attaining PacMan is getting slimmer by the day.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
We need a left offensive tackle.
Please God, let us draft an OT.
April 5th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
No Faith In Kwame Harris?! He is gonna be the next Ogden or Pace!
LOL
Seriously though…Cable saw something in Kwame to push for him…well see…
April 5th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
push for Kwame….hell, nobody else wanted him!
April 5th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Kwame’s center of gravity is too high. I think he would be a better tight end.
I just don’t want Jamarcus to get killed.
I hope we draft Jake Long.
April 5th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
it’s gonna take more than on off-season to get him better in pass protection that’s for sure..
April 5th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
RB Evaluations….
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=3316155&categoryId=3305091
Green and McShay agrees that Darren McFadden is not the best RB but the best player available overall!
Im thinking Kiffen line about not needing RB and going D-Line just might be a smoke screen.
April 5th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Huff, nice posts on Jones. I always enjoy your posts. What is your take on our left OT situation?
April 5th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Nnamdi Asomugha needs a long term contract, I think i did my part already buying his authentic jersey!!!! This guy is way more better than Hall show’em how a true superstar can cover man to man
April 5th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Kirk,
Rest assured, if Jake Long is still on the board, we will draft him. An absolute certainty.
Except he will be long gone (pardon the pun). Probably to Miami, definitely to Rams.
Interesting that Kiffin said that Harris would start at LT and Green and Henderson would compete for RT. What happened to McQuistan? Is he covering LT or competing with Gallery and Carlisle?
I wouldn’t be surprised if McQuistan is traded. There are reports that Cable is sweet on Mark Wilson as the back-up to Harris. If so, McQuistan may be expendable if either Chris Morris or Jon Palmer is seen as a capable Guard. McQuistan might command a low 2nd or High 3rd rounder.
The other Oline question surrounds Jake Grove. Assuming Newberry isn’t resigned, do we keep Grove or promote Morris to back-up and look to trade Grove for picks? The other option would be Jesse ‘Mr CarLight’ Boone – he could be the springer in this roster.
The next few weeks present a big opportunty for the likes of Wilson, Morris, Boone and Palmer to stake claims for roster spots.
April 5th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
mia i agree, i think we could get their 2nd rounder because its at the bottom
April 5th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Scottish…I can’t imagine Grove ever being an adequate center in this league. Morris may be a decent back up. I thought McQuistan played well last year when Green went out, and it was strange that Kiffin didn’t mention him. I also thought Wilson looked good in preseason, but it seems he’s probably still more of a right tackle. We don’t have a legitimate LT on the roster.
April 5th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Monday Night Football against the donkeys I declare a “BLACK OUT”. The donkeys will be coming into a very hostile sold out Oakland stadium. We will not sit down once during this game. We will be standing and yelling, and eventually celebrating. Finally after the last years of being spat on…We rise.
April 6th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Draft Middle Linebacker!!!!
Move Morrison to OLB with his speed, he will be MURDER on TEs and RBs!!
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