Coston waived, Brown added to roster
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 8:16 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Guard Junius Coston, signed last week to the 53-man roster, was waived so the Raiders could add defensive back Darrick Brown from the practice squad.
Safety Michael Huff left the Broncos game with a stinger and did not return.
“We don’t think it will be much of a problem,” Cable said Monday. “We’ll see on Wednesday.”
Brown first caught the Raiders attention at the offseason rookie minicamp. A 6-foot-4, 200-pound cornerback, Brown, along with fullback/tight end Marcel Reece, was awarded a Raiders helmet at the conclusion of the camp.
“They were the best effort guys, the ones who did what we talked about at the start of the camp,” coach Lane Kiffin said at the time.
Brown played defensive back as well as some wide receiver at McNeese State,where he was also a track athlet. Brown was a long jump, triple jump and high jump state champion as a high school athlete in Louisiana.
In fact, his bio on Raiders.com is almost exclusively about his track career.
He lasted in training camp until the last cut, and like Reece, was added to the practice squad.
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November 25th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
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November 25th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Looks like hard work and perseverance is being rewarded. That’s a good sign.
November 25th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
only b/c Grove is hurt … lol …
I conceded earlier that Grove has worn out his welcome with th constant injury bug. he’s just not reliable.
but Wade is surely not th answer.
let just say that C is a need that has to b addressed as well as T
November 25th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Center is definitely an area of extreme need. Just behind Left Tackle. Alex Mack of Cal, and Jon Luigs, Dmacs personnel bodyguard from Arkansas, hopefully will be available sometime when we choose next year.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I too, had extremely high hopes for Grove, but he has not lived up to expectations. I don’t have any idea what you guys are seeing in Wade. In that Miami game, he made Kwame look good. Seriously.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Just joogled macafee stadium from a satillite view, someone’s got a grillin party going!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Well, one thing we have all noticed is that to play Al’s defense you need speed and size to play man press. I hope Brown has learned from Nnamdi and Johnson to study hard and put in the efforts. I hope they bench Routt until he proves himself a football player.
Somethings are looking good for our org. We have Alston, Johnson, and Baker getting involved and they all put in the efforts. I like what I am seeing.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Raiders are cookin Chef’s under glass? Must be early turkey day fixins….
November 25th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Alisgod, The man took back his team, you will see results!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
The entire “O” line needs to be upgraded. I thought it curious that Ryan Clady, the LT for the Donkeys played a great game and could have been a Raider just like Cutler. Big Al just doesn’t get it, if he had made the “O” & “D” lines his pet project instead of the so called skill positions, the Raiders fortunes would have been much different since our last Superbowl appearrance.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Yeah baby, another cornerback, awesome!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Good that they decided to have another corner on the active roster. routt was getting torched out there. One guy we haven’t mentioned who is quietly having a very good year is Terdell Sands. Sands has been playing very well the last couple of games.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Well Mad Dog, in his patented style Big Al decided to “reload” instead of rebuild after the Super Bowl loss. He added Moss, Kerry Collins, Derrick Burgess, and Lamont Jordan and got rid of some of Grudens guys he didn’t care for. Gallery and Grove were supposed to be the cornerstones of a fantastic revamped Oline. Those two were really consensus no miss guys. Funny how things don’t work out sometimes.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I must admit I don’t have the foggiest idea what to think when it comes to what Cable is lookingfor in the Oline. His insistence on Kwame is baffling. That’s why when you guy’s speculate about the Oline propects it’s hard for me to see him doing much.
Alex Mack at Cal is a dominant center and the Oline prospects you guy’s mention I personally haven’t studied but I would bet that Cable would pass on several of them if he’s hired. The players he would probably select most haven’t even heard of, he’s just unpredictable.
So if he’s hired don’t expect what makes sense to you. Anyone who thinks Al picked Kwame is NUTS!
Also I definitely don’t think Al wanted D Hall if he did he would still be here. He aint! That was Kiffin…………period Al just wrote the check also Al is still crying about trading Moss for a 4th for that frat boy. Two reasons Big Al is kicking himself.
The rest I feel Al was pretty much on board JMHO.
Somehow someway the coaches have got to get JLH more involved in the passing game, his speed is just sick and with Russell’s arm that’s a match made in heaven. Not speak of Watkins and Schilens (who’s hurt) but in the near future.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Nice post priest!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
MRD: Madden once said that he and al were arguing about whether you base your team on corners, as said al, or OL, as he (Madden) said. in the end, the only way they could resolve the arguement was to accept each other’s beliefs as the 2nd most important aspect of the team. it seems al has forgotten this discussion entirely and just gone off on his own…
November 25th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
The first step in getting Johnnie Lee involved in the offense is getting him off kick return duties. Between Kickoffs, punts and the offense, it was just waaaaay too much for the poor guy. He had no idea what pattern to run on offense. Justin Miller on kickoffs helps Johnnie Lee a ton in the rest of his game.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Good point Oak, but i want to see him start appearing on the deep routes. I think he can bust zones just like C Branch used to. I just don’t think there is a defense that can contain that combo. The way that kid runs, he is extremely explosive in his first 40 yards similar to Branch. They need to exploit that NOW.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Priest nice point about Cliff Branch. Branch was such a unique unstoppable player. Did you see Jamarcus in that last game?? This kid just looks like an All Pro QB. He just looks like a freaking All Pro. It’s amazing. We really need a couple of offensive linemen, and some more playmakers and this team is on it’s way.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
#28 you’re wrong as usual.
#29 you’re also wrong for backing him up.
The first step is getting an O-line that can block and give JR the time to go deep.
The second step is for JR not to over throw or under throw the receiver, so far he is proficient at both.
Step 3, JLH off kick returns.
Step 4, bench Fargas in favor of Dmac & Bush so the running game is on fire to bring the safetys up.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Clown you are such a complete moron why don’t you ask the head coach what he thinks, because he said those exact same things two days ago. You could not be stupider. Why do you come here???? You must be some type of weirdo.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
It seems that ignores the Oline but to believe that is a little misquided all you have to do is look at how many Olineman the Raiders have drafted in the last five years. Anyone that really knows Big Al knows the oline is of utmost importance to the Raiders success past and present. We’ve had some of the most dominat lines in the history of the sport. That is not by mistake.
Steve Wiznieski may end up being the GM Big Al was alluding to and you know how he feels the Oline.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
If Davis didn’t think the Oline was important he wouldn’t have taken Gallery 2nd overall and then followed up with Grove early in the 2nd round of the same draft. I thought both those choices were pretty solid at the time.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Schillens has achilles tendonitis I guess he is red shirted eh Oak ?
November 25th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Russell just needed to make a few plays to get his confidence up, not saying that his struggles are completely over but at least he’s playing to his talent under this coach unlike the last guy. Cable has been very good for Russell which ultimately will be great for this team.
The kids talent is obvious it just needed affirmation, instead restriction. the rest will make history.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
I hope Fargas can run the table and end the season with 0 TD’s that would be special maybe AL could even extend his contract and the professional “bloggers” can talk about his huge heart and fearless running style.
Go Fargas Go !
November 25th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
SADD!
November 25th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
#42 is exactly right. Jamarcus needed someone to put the ball in his hands and allow him to play the game. Seems to me when they do that, most times he comes thru. And he seems to be coming thru more and more.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Russell’s the real deal the line play is essential as you mentioned and DMC must stay healthy. He changes the game with his speed and gives us quick strike ability out of the backfield now we need it up top with JLH or whoever can provide it then we will be legit. Zack Miller is another Casper I mean it, he is just a flat out baller.
ZM, DMC and the deep threat make this a very dangerous offense.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
#45 LOL!
Fargas sucks, and they keep running him up the middle on short yardage. Meanwhile, 245 lb Michael Bush keeps the bench warm. This really is the dumbest team in America.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Bush is in the mix now, stop trippin’ they just wanted him to committ to the team the way I see it. His accepting the FB role was key things are taking shape but it took his willing to play ball.
You’ll see himin short yardage situations now I can almost gaurantee it.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I think clowny is what is wrong with 99% of the new Raider fans. They expect instant results from everything. And then they see a guy like Matt Ryan in Atlanta and these morons go “See, see, see everyone is supposed to be an All Pro the second they step out onto the field.” They don’t realize guys like Peyton Manning or Jerry Rice, or Tim Brown, or Ed Reed, or Jared Allen took a litte while to develop. They didn’t just walk out and become All Pro.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
There you have it. How many times have I said, you cannot throw a rookie QB, an inexperienced Oline and a rookie running back together. The QB will get killed. But once again, some of the people here have no idea what it takes to be out there.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
kirk Says:
November 25th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
#45 LOL!
Fargas sucks, and they keep running him up the middle on short yardage. Meanwhile, 245 lb Michael Bush keeps the bench warm. This really is the dumbest team in America.
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It has nothing to do with running the ball. I CAN RUN THE BALL. I can’t just walk out onto a field and master the protections. Not many backs can in a game or two, and they certainly cannot do it with a QB that hasn’t been out there for years. That’s why Fargas is the main back. Jeeez.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
I remember when Elway was booed in Denver they were worried he would never learn to read defenses. Joe Montana was yanked in and out of the lineup like a yoyo.
They were starting a bum ahead of Troy Aikman because Aikman couldn’t beat him out.
Point being Cable is putting th pieces together and the team is starting to follow him. They are becoming a very good team right before our eyes, so just sit back and enjoy it.
The best is yet to come.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
It gets frustrating because in here the overall majority just are here to file complaints about anything and everything. There’s no insight so it makes it very hard to just talk football.
But Oak bro. there’s still a few of us left thank gawd.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:07 am
BHP: Three weeks ago it seemed like we needed to rebuild completely just to be good enough to rebuild! But you are right, most players have a 3- year learning curve, and offensive backs have alot to learn, it’s not just the running and passing. If you look at the prodigies, it is likely that they are in situations with all the other pieces in place and FAMILIAR with each other. We have placed our rookies in tough spots. The “bust” talk is very premature, except that the O-line as constituted simply isn’t talented enough to grow together into the consistent force it needs to be to get the most out of our backs. That is where our free-agent money should go, reasonably proven players, still young enough, since we have been burned so badly in the draft at O-line (I had still wanted to trade down and get Clady, but I’m fine with Mcfadden ,since we chose that path). Or, perhaps, a GM who knows what he’s doing. O-line is the key to our future. Am I dreaming?
November 26th, 2008 at 12:15 am
It would be refreshing to see the inclusion of Michael Bush into the offense. He’s very athletic and he was also a Quarterback. Why not run him wide and let him throw down the field…if even as a trick play when we need a big gain. We would probably catch the defense out of position as they wouldn’t be expecting us to use him this way, until we actually do. Then, when he just taking it wide, the defenders will have to play their position both ways, or not over commit themselves to the run.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:17 am
No, Oline is the backbone of any team, the defense is the way to win big. But the Oline allows you to play offense and keep the defense fresh. Thus the reference as the backbone of the team..
November 26th, 2008 at 12:23 am
RRF: I would also like to see a little more M. Bush. We should be giving him a few more touches, as he is a mystery at this point. If it comes down to money at the fullback position, he’s only a stop-gap there.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:23 am
MBush has that ability and so does DMC. Guy’s this offense is just starting to come together all these ideas are in the offing. MBush threw a pass in the Denver game which Zach caught for a first down. So it’s in the offense.
Again this just getting started. First Russell had to get his feet under him to have any offense at all. Now that he’s starting to play to his talent the rest is possible.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:25 am
BHP: Agreed…
November 26th, 2008 at 12:32 am
There have been alot of criticisms re: Russell’s attitude on this blog, but in the long run we’ll see that he was doing the best anyone could have in the insane position (coaching changes, drama, subpar line, no recievers, etc.) he found himself in…..
November 26th, 2008 at 12:35 am
I’ve been in here since 5pm Sunday. That has to be a record.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:37 am
I agree Coinman, but while he was struggling the people that were anxious to attack him took the opportunity. Now they aren’t anywhere to be found.
This is by no means the end of his struggles he still has a lot to learn, but what he did do is dispell all the talk of him being a bust. Now he just needs to continue to improve and fulfill that enormous potential. That’s when the SB’s will start to roll in.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:39 am
What the hell do you do for a living Oak? that’s crazy.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:39 am
BHP: Can’t help but wonder if Kiffin is still calling him…
November 26th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I would venture to guess that Russell has told him enough, but that guy is a real piece of work.
Cable has no doubt shared his opinion on it and I gaurantee you Big Al has.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Adios, thanx for the opportunity to discuss Raider football with the best fans in the world.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:51 am
BHP a good o-line will make an average QB look good and a good QB loot great.Btw OG jerry rice was great the moment he stepped on the field.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:53 am
BHP: counting JLH, but not really Walker, do you think our corps of young recievers can be developed? Or do you think we need a major addition? Remember, we had alot of hope for Carter, if he makes it back from IR…
November 26th, 2008 at 1:01 am
sorry for jumping in here coinman,but if you have a good line the QB will have time to find a WR,so i dont see the need to overspend on the WR pos,but there are guys out there that are really good but maybe not priority at the mo.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Mac: that’s cool. I agree: our priorities are on the line. Whatever old warrior who said battles (games) are won and lost in the trenches was right. I just don’t think we have the talent to develop a line worthy of our backs right now. This ZBS, I fear, is being solved by good defenses and will take us just so far. I’d love a stalwart tackle or two to give us time to throw when we need to. We also need a center to develop. We may be OK at guard.
November 26th, 2008 at 3:14 am
I see that Lester Hayes has made it to the semi’s of the HOF, as has Ray Guy, Ken Stabler and Rod Woodson….what about Plunky and Tom Flores….are there any other two win SB QB and Coach(s)not in the HOF?
November 26th, 2008 at 3:37 am
Aussie: am I typing into the future? Is it Thursday where you are? Anyway, I’d love to see Kenny make it (he was found not guilty of his last drunk driving). I’ve never been so sure of a TD when he was under center with 2 minutes to go and a 4 point deficit. He was a great. Ray Guy and Woodson should be automatic. And Hayes? One of my all time favorites. I still have his jersey. I hope these guys get fair treatment this time.
November 26th, 2008 at 3:42 am
Good Morning NATION;I agree get JLH into starting line-up,him & Jmac are a match made in heaven!!!Wisniewski would be perfect GM yeah baby Polock power!!!I’ve stated b4 we close real close.fukkin Kiffin tried 2 sabotage us: Off with his head I say!!!Man-O-Man Jmac looked like king of football world standing back there.The greatness of the RAIDERS is truely in its future WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Hoooooooooooooooooooo
November 26th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Morning 4eva Raider! I really hope for a serious, competent GM. It would make a world of difference.
November 26th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Coinman,I think that would b a difining moment 4 the rest of this year and 4 a great start next year imo!!! Well I gotta go check in at work,wont do much,we’re ahead that much,so I will BBL HAVE A GREAT DAY NATION
November 26th, 2008 at 4:08 am
I’m out too, so depending on where you are and what you do, good morning/night nation!!!
November 26th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Hey jerry can u give us a little insight as to why we need another Db? Brown has rare size for his position, is he fast? Or are we planning to use him as a FS? What’s up !?
November 26th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Alright went and got my check so in the words of some one in here lets BLOG RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2008 at 5:26 am
I agree with DBW,I thought we needed more help/insurance on the OL.Sup with dat???
November 26th, 2008 at 5:33 am
DBW,
We probably signed him because Routt has been playing like trash and we are looking for a reason to get rid of him like we are doing with Huff.
I’m sorry but I have advocated for Huff but he is terrible. I forget what quarter it was but they brought him in with either a nickel or dime formation, can’t rememeber…and I saw him play the worst coverage I’ve seen in a long long time. That one play right there has pretty much made up my mind. Believe me, I am the first guy to overlook terrible play from our high draft picks but Huff is terrible. Add another 1st round pick to the scrap heap that we just wasted.
November 26th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Yeah we make moves that continue to baffle me…….guess that’s why im not a coach nor a GM
November 26th, 2008 at 5:53 am
with reguards to huff, I still believe he can be a good player maybe our system don’t fit his play since all we do is leave people on an island most of the time…… I agree with Routt that guy stinks I would rather have kept fabian over him, that guy on denver made him look silly. Like I posted yesterday when we play the pats if nnamdi and CJ do a good job on Moss and that other guy on the outside, we will be tested with welker and I honestly can’t see Routt doing anything to stop that guy
November 26th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Welker is known 4 going underneath&over the middle,maybe one of our LBs can knock the snot out of him when he trys =)
November 26th, 2008 at 6:14 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
November 25th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Unknown..
Raider TW, cut an pasted one sentence and thought I was a bush(prez not player) supporter..
I said he couldn’t have read the entire post if he thought that.. he still do apparently…
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Relax LMN, I accused you of what? You read way too much into things. My comment was ONLY a political one questioning what exactly did the Pres. do right in 8yrs? Nothing about you at all. Most of us sane Americans can look back to 2000 & find exactly NOTHING he did right or good for the US. This was the length, depth, & soul purpose for my post.
November 26th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Hey all you guys badmouthing Fargus…. fargus is an animal between the 20’s but can’t seem to find the end zone. Don’t know why but the team still needs him. He’s the utmost professional! You don’t see him running to the media sniveling. He plays every down like it’s his last! Last weeek he got lit up, jumped up and got in the d-linemans face. Next time they needed a first on 3rd and 3 he gained 9. Use him between the 20’s. he wears linebackers out man! lret Dmac & bush gert the TD’s. Fargus don’t care! He’s the ultimate team player!
November 26th, 2008 at 6:29 am
i agree scooter. i like Fargas’ intensity and passion for the game. He is allergic to the endzone and injury prone, but for the price we’re paying him and the crappy o-line he running behind, he’s a good fit for this team. DMC has been injured this year and Bush has proved he’s a sissy and not a team player. We need Justin back there …
November 26th, 2008 at 6:31 am
I can’t complain about the work ethic of Fargas, but his field vision is lacking, he misses the holes, or more importantly he commits before the hole too often and gets stuffed, fargas has to be patient in the zone blocking system and wait for the effective seal block to make his cut. Fargar is an NFL caliber RB, but he’s a change of pace back, a 2nd half guy, not a starter. Those are the cold hard facts.
Now the most important point is the team needs to have another strong showing this weekend at home. KC is better than the last time we played them, but we need to keep building momentum, and again stay focused and disciplined in assignments, and keep the yellow flags off the grass. This weekend is a defining moment for a team that has consistently taken one step forward and 3 steps back.
Keep the Nation Strong
November 26th, 2008 at 6:35 am
why another cornerback?
i know Huff got injured, but it’s not severe. Plus we still have Baker, Waddell, Routt and Justin Miller for nickel and dime.
and why did we bring in Coston (a guard) when Harris and Green (the tackles) were getting lit up in the first place?
and why isn’t Walker on IR? more bonehead moves by management … we should still romp the chefs though!
November 26th, 2008 at 6:55 am
aw man I thought they ment Tim Brown!
November 26th, 2008 at 6:58 am
when we play the pats if nnamdi and CJ do a good job on Moss and that other guy on the outside, we will be tested with welker and I honestly can’t see Routt doing anything to stop that guy
Welker is known 4 going underneath & over the middle,maybe one of our LBs can knock the snot out of him when he trys =)
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As you guys pointed out, Asomugha & Johnson will be matched up with Moss & Welker. You guys are afraid of Jabar Gaffney? Baker or Routt will be fine matched up with this guy. We better not count out their running game though. Against the Jets they had 23 carries for 123 yards (5.3 ypc) and last week against the Dolphins they had 25 carries for 122 yards (4.9 ypc) plus 3 rushing TD’s. Sammy Morris is healthy again, plus Faulk and Green-Ellis have been playing well. They really didn’t need Maroney or Jordan i guess …
November 26th, 2008 at 7:11 am
it’s 7:10am in California. WAKE UP PEOPLE !!!
November 26th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Im awake RRS… Whats good?
November 26th, 2008 at 7:17 am
not much man. how much better would the WR corps look with old man Timmy Brown out there? I think considering the other guys around him, he would lead the league in receptions. Russell would lock on him if Miller was forced to stay inside and block.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:19 am
JLH is doing well! He’s actually the only playmaker we have….McFadden will also step up in that role next year.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:24 am
for a team thats desperate for o line help they sure dont act like it, our o line is what needs the most help and we are cutting o linemen i dont get it.i think our db’s are just fine , how about seeing what kind of skill this new o lineman can bring and go from there.also whats up with that DT they brought up from the practice squad guinman or whatever his name is, why isnt he seeing the field?
November 26th, 2008 at 7:25 am
copen: in the offseason Fargas will only have 1 year left on his contract. If we were offered a 4th round pick for him, would you take it? what about a 5th rounder? it would get McFadden & Bush more touches …
November 26th, 2008 at 7:33 am
RaiderRockstar…hmmm I like Fargas, but would take what I could get! The deal is that Dmac and Bush should be able to carry the load next year. Fargas is a gamer, but he gets hurt often. I think we should trade him. We NEVER get anything for our RB’s in the trade market.
Jordan and Rhodes were guys who we got nothing for.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:34 am
I’d take a 4th rounder…maybe a 5th if we saw value there.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Is it possible that Huff can play CB? If he can’t keep the starting FS job and he can’t play corner; he has to go.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Fargas will continue 2b our starting HB un till Dmac or Bush take it from him.I also will agree lets let Fargas rin between the 20s,whatever makes us better.It wouldnt bother Fargas 1 bit,the man does all his talkin on the field and theres no one on this blog that can dispute that ,imo. Also 4 all of you wondering about our current rooster moves see post 99 DeathbyTatum,it makes sence 2 me =)
November 26th, 2008 at 7:50 am
hey 408 you gotta work 2day???
November 26th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Romanson good point while Fargas helps the team a great deal his vision SUCKS big time no patience to cut back, he does it some times but most of the time he just runs into people
November 26th, 2008 at 8:01 am
RaiderTW..
again you obviously haven’t read the post, because I was talking about the last 8 years..
November 26th, 2008 at 8:22 am
I am real happy with team. Raiders are on the right track. Lots of young, hungry talent. We dont have a losing history and this losing streak will come to an end. I have always believed JR would play at a high level and he is starting to get use to everything. Dmac may become anything he wants to at this point. He has all the skills.
Get Justin and Oren back with Dmac and Bush and Miller
Holy smokes!! folks, that is an awesome backfield.
We are gonna start scoring points and a hella lot of points.
That will make all the difference in the world for the Defense. Its not about the D being on the field too much.
It does not matter if Al retains RR. We will win the division next year.
And last but not least, I love Barney Rubble.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:26 am
BHP… Although it’s hard to be upbeat and optimistic when you’re 20-61, dispite the fact that we all look for singular instances of improvement,( last Sunday’s win notwithstanding..),we have a long road ahead to respectibility, and our collective critisisms should and will continue…
That being said, dispite his continued inability to consistantly target receivers downfield, due to his exemplary performance against Shanifile’s Broncos,…until further review…I will refer to our starting QB as Jamarcus and not Chubbustus….
November 26th, 2008 at 8:32 am
DON’T FORGET…….
VOTE FOR CABLE AND MCFADDEN ON NFL.COM
November 26th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Intriging prospect at DB with his size and speed.
Darrick Brown……
Class: Senior
Hometown: Tangipahoa, LA.
High School: Kentwood HS
Height/Weight: 6-4 / 200
Position: DB
Birthdate: 02/18/1984
Experience: 3L
Perhaps the most athletic performer on the McNeese St. team and will mark his second season in the secondary and his first as a starter…injury kept him out of spring drills but he’s ready to go…also a track standout with numerous conference medals…he and brother Marcus will become the first brothers in the same starting secondary for the Cowboys
2006: credited with 32 tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass breakup…six tackles vs SE La. and four each against SFA, Sam Houston, NW Stae and Montana
2005: started first five games at wide receiver and wound up with five catches for 160 yards and two tds…32 yard average per catch was tops on team…long of 51 yards…tds against Southern Miss (51 yards) and SFA (34 yards)..caught a pass in each of the first five games
2004: sixth on team in pass receiving with 11 catches for 157 yards and a td..had a four catch effort for 61 yards against Northwestern State and three catches for 42 yards and a score vs Southern Utah
High School: all-district as running back, gaining 2,200 yards in career..550 yards receiving and averaged 30 yards per ko return..twice named all-district…won state track and field titles in long jump, triple jump, high jump and hurdles..MVP at state track meet…named school’s all-around MVP…
Other: standout on McNeese track team in 2006 and 2005… 2006 team MVP…missed most of 2007 season with injury…won the Southland Conference triple jump title in 2006; also 2nd in high jump and 3rd in long jump…second leading scorer at SLC meet with 23 points….won SLC indoor long jump title in 2005……10th at NCAA meet and earned all-American status….fourth in high jump and fifth in long jump at outdoor championship…NCAA qualifier three years in row…birthdate 2/18/84…General Studies……parents are Richard and Lena Brown
Career Statistics – Pass Receiving
Year PC Yds TD LG
Totals 16 317 3 51
Career Statistics – Defense
Year Tac TFL PBU
2006 32 1/1 1
November 26th, 2008 at 8:55 am
I think porter-house steaks and stone-crab will be on my dinner table 2morrow.I’m tired of loosing and tired of the same-o same-o thanksgiving.To celebrate a new beggining and new winning ways hopefully,its porter-houses and stone-crab!!!
November 26th, 2008 at 8:57 am
is that why you are here Bo???
November 26th, 2008 at 8:59 am
DBT & 4eva,
you guys think we should release Routt for 1 bad game and Huff for 1 bad play? glad you guys aren’t on the coaching staff! How many years did it make Nnamdi to develop? and Chris Johnson? (not that CJ has emerged, but he was complete CRAP when he first showed up here). I think once Rob Ryan steps out of the picture, the entire defense will play better. Huff will be starting FS next season unless Davis gives up on him. Routt will be with the team until his contract is up. He’s the third best corner here. I wonder what will happen to Baker, Waddell, Brown and Eugene when Branch and Bowie come off IR next season and Huff regains his starting role under a capable DC. The main problems are LB (either keep Morrison at MLB and sign/draft a solid OLB or move Morrison and fill the MLB position). No more stop gap solutions like Thomas, Williams, Brown or Alston please. Then we need major help on the d-line at DE and DT. Burgess gets hurt too often and is still unhappy about his contract. Richardson wouldn’t start at DE for any other team in the league. Warren, Kelly, Sands, Joseph might be ok at DT with proper coaching and techniques. Better than having slim Sapp and Brayton there like last season. I’d still draft a DT in round 2 just to be sure…
November 26th, 2008 at 9:05 am
THE WIZ Wisniewski i miss watching that man play he was what u call a TRUE RAIDER a superfootball hero that man would play with so much heart and passion he would bring life to all the rest of the o line deadbeats around him he was a super spark plug he would throw 300 pound linemen around like rag dolls stand over them and talk $hit if only Gallery would take after him . The Wiz for GM sounds very intriguing but has he been around football operations even so he still gets my thumbs up for GM maybe sith lord AL might actually listen to him .
November 26th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Re 147, no I am here for the occasional smart comment about football…my mistake.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:09 am
4eva..
you still live in the miami area?
November 26th, 2008 at 9:11 am
turner29: good players don’t always make good coaches, analysts or front office guys. Remember when we had Art Shell, Jackie Slater and Irv Eatman here? In 2006 we thought they were going to make Jake Grove & Robert Gallery pro bowlers. that was the possibly the worst o-line the Raiders have ever had. I wish we could bring guys like Madden, Tim Brown, the Wiz and Howie Long in to correct the many issues inside Raider HQ, but that isn’t reality. unfortunately
November 26th, 2008 at 9:13 am
I think the staff is looking 2 up-grade where ever they see a weak link.Ever since we cut Hall staff took the approach no one is safe.Plus CJs knee was bothering him last week and maybe the OL is in better shape psychically so we went that way.Huff does have a lot on his plate being the free safety in this defence,but he knew that going in.But this being only his 2nd year I’m willing 2 give him another year.Routt on the other hand;hey if this kid Brown is an instant up-grade over Routt then why not???
November 26th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I own this blog and no one that supported Lame Kitten will be around once I am thru with you! The Broncos game proved all of you Kitten lovers wrong and I am going to take a pound of flesh from each of you traitors.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:14 am
LMN Tampa-Bay area =)
November 26th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Wasn’t Brown the guy that was getting continually beaten during training camp by our sorry WRs?
November 26th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Routt was a 2nd round pick. Brown went undrafted. both are track stars, not football players. Bowie is another one of these guys. we’ve gotta stop throwing athletes on the roster and expecting them to be great football players. Huff has talent in the secondary, it just hasn’t showed yet. Same with Higgins as a WR. We need coaches who bring the best out of their players. Next year Russell should be able to throw 30 times a game. no training wheels.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:20 am
SacRaider..
No AFAIR, it was Waddell..
November 26th, 2008 at 9:24 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Routt was a 2nd round pick. Brown went undrafted. both are track stars, not football players. Bowie is another one of these guys. we’ve gotta stop throwing athletes on the roster and expecting them to be great football players
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True, so true, but we all know Al will at least draft one track star and pick up 2 undfrafted..
November 26th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I kinda kept out of the Kiff argument.I mean I thought he was doing good 4 the team and the players seemed 2 play 4 him.But then Als presser saying Hall was all Kiff,he just had 2 have him.Then more news came out about Arkansas,this&that,and what I thought was a bad move of playing Dmac with the dreaded TOE.But what really made me turn on Kiff is the “what rivalry thing”.Thats all we are 2 every other team everyone hates us ,they are thrilled 2 have us as a rival,without rivalry what is there.I’m sure Kiff well I cant say that either untill I know why in the world Kiff would play Dmac with the TOE soundes like sabotage
November 26th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Strong points Raiderrockstarr but I never said we should release any one of the guys, in fact I was being a bit crittical for leaving huff on an island some guys just can’t play man for most of the game, and I just don’t think Routt is or has been playing good ball we had him for a few years already and I really don’t see much improvement from him since we drafted him, he’s a liability when teams spread us out and im guessing bringing in brown to mix things up (which I don’t understand, just stay with routt more experience) in the line up
November 26th, 2008 at 9:31 am
lol =)
November 26th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Bo Schembler Jackson. With brains like yours you don’t deserve to use Bo Jackson in your name. Feel free to keep the schembler part, it is as stupid as you are. Did you forget what Kiffin did to the Donkeys last year? We pounded them once and got cheated by the Shanahan timeout the other time. We should have swept them. How does Cable finally winning a game spport your rediculous comments about Lane Kiffin. Kiffin was the best thing that has happened to the Raiders in a long time. had he been given any sort of control of the team he was supposed to be in charge of we would really have seen signs of improvement. Did you fail to notice that when Kiffin left our offense left? Last week was the first time we even scored a TD since Kiffin left. Wait, we did score once against the Jets and once against the Ravens sorry, but sill, when Kiffin was here we were putting up 20 points a game minimum and barely losing. When Kiff left we took about 50 steps backwards, like we always do when dumbass Al changes coaches.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Um Correct me if i am wrong Javon Walker is out for the year and stil on the roster?
Why did they not just place him on Ir and the promote Brown. Why waive a healthy player and keep one on the active roster that said he ias done for the year?
Makes no since then again its the raiders so maybe it makes perfect since lol.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Bo you know after taking a second look at what you wrote above I have had a change of heart. You are 100% correct about Lame Kitten, he was worthless and a traito and the Broncos game justifies all of Al Davis’ decisions regarding players and coaches. Al Davis has put Cable in charge and Cable is clearly the next John Madden. We are set up for a run of SB for the next ten years with all the young studs Al Davis has planted in this team.
Al Davis is King and I was dead wrong for supporting Lame Kiffin.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Is Al Davis trolling in the blog today?
November 26th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Bo? Mr. Schembler? are you here? I thought you owned this blog and were gonna take pounds of flesh form “Kiffin lovers” or something? Put me down as one of those. I hope he sues the pants off of Al Davis, he deserves to get paid. What do you have to say bad about Kiffin? He did nothing but good things for this organization. If he didn’t have his too short tenure with us we would still be in the Bed and breakfast offense. Would you like that better you retard?
November 26th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Walker is still on the roster because they want to be able to say he is healthy enough to waive him in the offseason and not have to pay him..
November 26th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Sure somebody is stealing my name now LOL Im honored! 114 is not me I don’t have changes of heart, I say what I want to say and that’s that.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am
I’m going to work feel free to troll away with my name Bo you fckn idiot.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am
??? Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Um Correct me if i am wrong Javon Walker is out for the year and stil on the roster?
Why did they not just place him on Ir and the promote Brown. Why waive a healthy player and keep one on the active roster that said he ias done for the year?
Makes no since then again its the raiders so maybe it makes perfect since lol.
HAHA……Read his contract. He has an accelerator clause for injuries. Thats why he wanted to retire at the beginning of the year. He knew that if he didn’t play, he would not get paid. Well, we see what a fool he made Al look like.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:44 am
get him Mod you got him on the runnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2008 at 9:48 am
LMFAO you Kiffin supporters are really getting your azzes handed to you around here lately. I enjoy watching this troll tear you guys apart bit by bit. This is what you get for being such wimpy azz fans and having no faith in Al Davis, the greatest owner is professional sports history. Now that he has us turned around you babies can’t just jump back on the Raider bandwagon. You were traitorous losers and now you are paying.
I congratulate whoever is doing this to all of you. Maybe you should all take a hike like some of the other losers have!
November 26th, 2008 at 9:51 am
MRs Troll Patrol Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:48 am
LMFAO you Kiffin supporters are really getting your azzes handed to you around here lately. I enjoy watching this troll tear you guys apart bit by bit. This is what you get for being such wimpy azz fans and having no faith in Al Davis, the greatest owner is professional sports history. Now that he has us turned around you babies can’t just jump back on the Raider bandwagon. You were traitorous losers and now you are paying.
I congratulate whoever is doing this to all of you. Maybe you should all take a hike like some of the other losers have!
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What world are you living in pansey? Who is getting torn up? Because some idiot says he wants to grab out meat and tug a bit we are getting handled. Please. Words my friend. Words. He hasn’t said shyt to put anyone in check, nor does he have anything like yourself to say to prove the facts otherwise. You keep living in your fake world of belief all you want……
November 26th, 2008 at 9:55 am
MRs Troll Patrol Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:48 am
LMFAO you Kiffin supporters are really getting your azzes handed to you around here lately. I enjoy watching this troll tear you guys apart bit by bit. This is what you get for being such wimpy azz fans and having no faith in Al Davis, the greatest owner is professional sports history. Now that he has us turned around you babies can’t just jump back on the Raider bandwagon. You were traitorous losers and now you are paying.
I congratulate whoever is doing this to all of you. Maybe you should all take a hike like some of the other losers have!
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How has the team been turned around? After winning 1 game? Did you say the same thing after we beat the Jets then got our as$es handed to us the next week? I’m a faithful raider fan but i’m not ready to say we are turned around after beating 1 team..
November 26th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Chaos, don’t be sore at me because some troll is making you guys look like fools for supporting Lame Kiffin. Now why don’t you start some collective or something, maybe this time it will work lmao.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:58 am
How about Todd Christensen for the Hall?
– 5-time Pro Bowler
– 4 straight years of 80+ catches and 900+ yards at a time when tight ends were used much less as primary receivers and for wide receivers the 1,000 was more meaningful than it is today.
– 41 career TDs
– Key piece of the dominant 1983 Super Bowl team.
For comparrison, look at Kellen Winslow Sr. numbers (who played at the same time and was inducted to the Hall in 1995):
– 5-time Pro Bowler
– 3 seasons of 80+ catches and 900+ yards
– 45 career TDs
– No Super Bowls (obviously)
If Christensen had showboated and pretended he needed to be carried off the field after a big game, would that have gotten him in too?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Todd Christensen is a Mormon (not to be mistaken with BHP who is IMOROM).
November 26th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Chris in NY..
yeah, Todd was the man, legend TE!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:03 am
You obviously know nothing if you couldn’t tell that Sundays win against the broncos was the penultimate ending to our years of suffering. Al finally has someone in charge of the team that can control the players and even works with them instead of against them like Lame Kitten did. Cable will get his 3 year extension and Rob Ryan will finally get the credit he deserves for implementing the best defense he could when being advised by several bad head coaches. Al has finished the house cleaning and has taken back control of this franchise and the glory days are back again.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:03 am
MRs Troll Patrol Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Chaos, don’t be sore at me because some troll is making you guys look like fools for supporting Lame Kiffin. Now why don’t you start some collective or something, maybe this time it will work lmao.
You just exposed your dumbazz. Oakglenn………..
November 26th, 2008 at 10:04 am
MRs Troll Patrol Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:03 am
You obviously know nothing if you couldn’t tell that Sundays win against the broncos was the penultimate ending to our years of suffering. Al finally has someone in charge of the team that can control the players and even works with them instead of against them like Lame Kitten did. Cable will get his 3 year extension and Rob Ryan will finally get the credit he deserves for implementing the best defense he could when being advised by several bad head coaches. Al has finished the house cleaning and has taken back control of this franchise and the glory days are back again.
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Al Davis is trolling the blog again. LOL..
November 26th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Exposed myself? What do you mean Chaos? I am not a relative of yours that exposes himself all day every day. You have no idea what you are talking about. I am Oakglenn, but so what? I am not the troll doing all this damage, you can look for MR/Dakota/KK/RaiderRockstar/LMN if you want to know who the real troll is in here.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:07 am
How about all the people who have been saying the way to show Davis that you don’t like what he has been doing to stay away from games and buying Jersey’s. I just ask that you continue to do so. Us season ticket holders really enjoy not having you fair weather fans show up and act like complete fools at every Raider home games. Please don’t come running back now that things look to be getting better. I had the best time at the Carolina game. I didn’t see any stupid fights. So, if you could please keep your promise and not show up to the rest of this seasons games. I am totally cool with it. I didn’t miss you one bit. Thanks
November 26th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Back to the 70’s Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:07 am
How about all the people who have been saying the way to show Davis that you don’t like what he has been doing to stay away from games and buying Jersey’s. I just ask that you continue to do so. Us season ticket holders really enjoy not having you fair weather fans show up and act like complete fools at every Raider home games. Please don’t come running back now that things look to be getting better. I had the best time at the Carolina game. I didn’t see any stupid fights. So, if you could please keep your promise and not show up to the rest of this seasons games. I am totally cool with it. I didn’t miss you one bit. Thanks
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I second that. I always said that boycotting the games was a stupid thing to do. Show up and make some noise, which IMO would have been better then boycotting. I also had a great time at the Carolina game!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:14 am
For all you Peter, Paul and Mary fans out there…
“Huff the Tragic Longhorn lived by the Bay,
And frolicked in the Autumn Wind well paid for all to see,
Huff the Tragic Longhorn benched for lousy play,
Ne’er a tackler nor a cover man would he ever be.
One grey night it happenened,
Willie Brown he came no more,
And Huff that Tragic Longhorn,
He ceased his feeble roar.
His head was bent in sorrow,
Steer dung fell like rain,
And Huff that flighty Longhorn,
Sadly slipped into his cave.
Oh, Huff the Tragic Longhorn lived by the Bay
And frolicked in the Autumn Wind well paid for all to see
Huff the Tragic Longhorn benched for lousy play,
Ne’er a tackler nor a cover man would he ever be!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am
For all of you unfamiliar with the song ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ I am truly sad.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am
lol =) =)
November 26th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Sup Nation!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I’m sure everyone knows PUFF =)
November 26th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Scary wont let me say H.R. Puffinstuff?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:21 am
and Little Jackie Paper
November 26th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I love the little articles that are coming out in our favor.
Surely (I hope), any Raiders reading this will realize that you have a chance to win the division. If the Raiders win out, the Chargers lose only to Oakland, and Denver suffers three losses (which is likely), then the Raiders will be tied with the Chargers.
After what I saw the Raiders do to the Broncos—surely, the Raiders can handle any of the remaining teams (Kansas City, New England, Houston, San Diego, Tampa Bay).
Plus, three of which are at home in Oakland: New England, Houston, and Kansas City. If you can win at Arrowhead and in Denver, then PLEASE win in San Diego. And if the game is the difference between 7-9 and 8-8, then you can win at Tampa Bay.
B/R Ticket Guide Powered by FanSnap.comI know it.
Detroit nearly beat Tampa Bay for crying out loud. Consider this, only once has the Mike Shanahan Broncos been defeated by the Raiders in Denver and still earned a playoff spot (2004). Consider the Broncos DONE.
If the Raiders win out and the Chargers lose only to Oakland, the Raiders would be 4-2 in the AFC West, as would be the Chargers. Both teams would also have equal winning percentages with common opponents.
What it would come down to is point differential. Unless San Diego loses to Atlanta. Then the Raiders would just need to win-out and hope the Denver falls flat, which they probably will.
Play for pride, play to win. Sure, you’re out there to have fun, but isn’t it more fun to win?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Hmmm must have been something else I said.
Anyway, I am so old I remember Puffinstuff., whos your friend when things get tough.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Are the Raiders Still in the AFC West Race?
Posted Nov 25th 2008 12:20PM by Adam Gretz (author feed)
Filed under: Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders, AFC West
It’s amazing what a blowout win over your arch-rival can do for your morale and outlook on the season. On Sunday, the Raiders marched into Denver and absolutely crushed the division-leading Broncos, in what was perhaps their most complete game of the year. The win improved the Raiders to 3-8 on the season, three games behind Denver in the AFC West.
With five games remaining on the schedule, the Raiders are, technically, still mathematically alive, and that’s leading to some surprising optimism around the club.
From David White of the San Francisco Chronicle:
“Things are wide open,” Raiders nose tackle Gerard Warren said. “We’re not looking ahead, but if we were able to run the table, we might be able to squeak into the playoffs.” Don’t laugh. Lots of things became fathomable when the Raiders straight-up thumped the Broncos 31-10 Sunday.
Hurray for optimism! Normally, a three game deficit with five games remaining would be almost insurmountable, but in the AFC West this season? Maybe not.
The Broncos currently have the top spot, almost by default, and haven’t been able to stop anybody (including the Raiders) from scoring on their woeful defense. The Chargers, meanwhile, have perhaps the biggest handicap of any team in the division, and that would be the wonderful leadership of Norv Turner.
Oakland has two divisional games remaining with one-win Kansas City and a road tilt with San Diego, before ending the season with games against New England, Houston and Tampa Bay. So, yeah, there’s definitely some challenges remaining.
Of course, right about now is where, if you’re a Raiders fan, you look back to those blown fourth quarter leads against Buffalo and San Diego, not to mention the frustrating losses to Miami and Carolina, and say “what if …”
Tags: Gerard+Warren, GerardWarren, Norv+Turner, NorvTurner
November 26th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Hopefully all the fense riding Davis haters will show up to the game and support their assumed favorite team, otherwise piss off!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I think Al is trying to see if Walker can get better and then dump him. I think he is optimistic that he may return and then he can dump him and his payroll. That’s the only reason I can see why they don’t put him on IR.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:25 am
M, may I borrow that song for the kindergarten class?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Please give this blog registration Jerry so us haters can run all the real fans out and we can cry about Davis in peace.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:27 am
startin em a bit early arent we !!!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:29 am
4evaRaider,
glad you enjoyed it. Just came up out of the blue.
Humor could easily replace mud-slinging and name-calling with just a bit more thought by those who venture here.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:32 am
very nice M maybe you could make money doing little jingles like that =)
November 26th, 2008 at 10:32 am
El Dirty,
thanks for the post 147.
Post 151,
certainly
November 26th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Mud slinging does have it’s perks and bonuses tho. I’m just saying it does.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:34 am
M..
yeah that was a good one, but he had some good action against DEN, i saw it again last night, and Huff saved us for a TD..
well that was all i wanted to add =)
November 26th, 2008 at 10:35 am
4evaRaider,
ever heard of penny-wise and pound-foolish? well I’ve lived a life of penny-foolish AND pound-foolish. even if I ever made anything I’m back to zero soon enough.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:36 am
The biggest mistake we’ve made is not grabbing lineman in rounds 3-5 (the typical zbs guys) the last couple of drafts and especially last year in free agency. Kiffin bombed on the Henderson pick, and overeached for him on top of it (could have grabbed him in round 5 or 6) but he put together a decent collection of guys in year 1 to get us through the first year – Newberry was a stud in the middle, who along with Carlisle and Green (a good run blocker) and Gallery pulling and trapping from the other side (the only thing he does well) gave us a good run game to the right and on the inside. The ZBS all starts with Center – Center is the most important position for the run game in any system – if you don’t have a goood one, you can’t run inside. Grove was small coming out of college, but he was supposed to be a great fit for the ZBS – he’s always injured, can’t get push in the run game, and gets collapsed far too often vs. the pass.
No matter what, we need a LT or RT, and C just to be competitive next year. If we get just one stud tackle, we can leave him on an island and scheme to help the opposite tackle (double teams, back/TE chipping, roll outs, etc.) – one tackle and one center are the minimum we need to improve next year so we can run inside and keep JR off his back vs. good teams. A plus would be adding a new guard as well, so we have a bread and butter running game on one side (three holes to run through) in short yardage situations (we get stuffed too much on 3 and short).
The bad thing is that if we switch schemes, we will need an entire new line – Carlisle is useless in a power running scheme, Gallery wouldn’t fair much better, Grove would be even more worthless, Kwame stinks in any scheme, and Green would actually be the only servicable guy left.
We also need dline help, but I think we can find some FA’s and late round guys to provide depth and it’s not as big a problem as our o line, especially considering we have drafted a franchise RB and QB in the last two years – we need to build around them first as a priority. We’re not going to be top 10 vs. the run any time soon, but if we can put up points on O it will take away the running game from other teams, so we might as well consider that helping out our d line.
I would like Ryan to switch to a 3-4, moving Richardson and Kelly to 3-4 ends, sands to NT, draft or acquire a starting NT via FA, and then move Howard and Burgess to OLB (Burgess becomes the Merriman rush lb, Howard the Coverage LB) and Brown and Morrison as ILB’s along with some FA’s for depth/competition. Brown could probably back up Howard in that scheme since he has 4.5 speed as could alston. The rest of our D would remain untouched. I think that would help our D more than anything in stopping the run. If we stay in a 4-3, our ends are too small to hold the POA, we still need a NT, causing our smaller LB’s get eaten up vs. the run – I wonder what parcells could have done for us this year after what he did with miami.
Anyway, my priorities for this draft are:
1. LT
2. C
3. RT or best available WR/DT
4. Same as above minus whatever we took at 3.
5. G
6. DL
7. Best Available
Al screwed our salary cap up so I’m not sure we can go after more than one or two good FA’s, especially since we’ll be drafting high, if even that.
That draft should enable us to get a top LT and C, and a starting caliber RT/DT or WR that might have slipped into the early part of round 3. I’m also not opposed to packaging the 2nd and 3rd to move back into round one to make sure we get a great center, which I think is key to revamping our o line – for a long time we had consistency at center (otto, dalby, mosebar, robbins), and I know Al drafted Grove with that same intention in mind (he was the highest rated center in the draft) – what’s funny is that in that draft, Al took the highest rated LT and C with the top two picks, and they both busted – not his fault, everyone thought they were great prospects. Anway, we need to address those two key line positions and hopefully get a good gaurd in FA or the draft and build around them.
I know we need a #1 WR, but with DMAC and Miller in the passing game, Schillens and Lelie as speed #2 guys, JLH gaining some confidence and hopefully ready to emerge as a slot guy (when we can actually put 3 WR’s on the field AND keep JR off his back), I think if we can block, we have enough weapons to put up points without a #1 guy for the time being. Hopefully we can pick up a vet like Joe Horn, Mushin Muhammed, etc. (except with something left in the tank) that wants to play (unlike Javon Walker) another year. Torry Holt may be a good guy – I think he’s a FA and he shouldn’t need a contract that breaks the bank. It takes at least a full season, usually two, before the majority of WR’s are ready to step up at this level anyway.
However, if Crabtree looks like the next Randy Moss or Calvin Johnson, I won’t complain about sucking again next year because we would have a core of JR, DMAC, and Crabtree to build around for 10 years, but we can’t afford to miss on another draft pick.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:42 am
I hear ya M last 3 years have been a little rough,so too say
November 26th, 2008 at 10:44 am
“In my eleven years this is probably the worst team, emphasize the word ‘team,’ that I’ve been on,” Taylor said. “We have some outstanding players but the mix is bad. We can’t really find that chemistry that we need. Usually, I think, if you have that chemistry good things just tend to happen to you just because. But we don’t have that mix and it’s just tough right now.”
Al Davis: I don’t believe in Chemistry…
November 26th, 2008 at 10:48 am
I like Tom Cable. Say what u want but thus far he is undefeated against Denver.
Tom Cable is the only Raider coach with a winning record against Shanahan. Shanahan just can’t beat Tom Cable. He hasn’t beaten him ONCE.
Cable is one Raider HC who absolutely OWNS YOU Shanarat. UNDEFEATED against Denver.
Therefore, Cable gets my nod for permanent HC.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:50 am
I am not the troll doing all this damage, you can look for MR/Dakota/KK/RaiderRockstar/LMN if you want to know who the real troll is in here.
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MR’s TP: what gives? since when did I get lumped in the “troll” category? I leave for an hour lunch break and when I come back, my name is mud … sheesh
November 26th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Hey you guys…..you should put your energy on someone who is actually currently more pathetic then we are. You do have to register and no trolling, but fun none the less:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20081126-9999-1s26chargetv.html
November 26th, 2008 at 10:51 am
DjohnNYG..
okay!? would you be satisfied with us going 14-2 the next 3 years, if it meant Cable would beat Denver each year?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:53 am
JediRaider,
seems that you it all taken care of. You did however mention one thing “Al screwed up our salary cap”. ??
The Raiders have always figured out a way to deal with the cap. No reason to think that it would be any different next year.
LMN,
Taylor?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:53 am
LMN: who is Taylor?
Mike Taylor? Jason Taylor? John Taylor? Lawrence Taylor?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:54 am
# MRs Troll Patrol Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Exposed myself? What do you mean Chaos? I am not a relative of yours that exposes himself all day every day. You have no idea what you are talking about. I am Oakglenn, but so what? I am not the troll doing all this damage, you can look for MR/Dakota/KK/RaiderRockstar/LMN if you want to know who the real troll is in here.
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funny its you who needs to change your moniker and email, and those you list has been able to stay here for as long as Oakglenn has been trolling?
November 26th, 2008 at 10:54 am
LMN has no idea what blowing out a rival means because he is in the same mindset as his boy Kiffin was, rivals are not to be taken seriously.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:56 am
160. Jedi
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Very nice!
Grove’s not it. Said he was healthy for the 1st time in years. Had work done on his knee inthe off and all.
He’s had good games against name brand DTs this year, but consistently cannot get 2nd level on the LBs and our ground game suffers because of it.
Wade’s done better, but for a vet, hes making some mistakes. Must be his unfalimiarity with the ZBS, but still, we need a new anchor for sure,especially if we stay ZBS.
Think Henderson may delvelop still. He wqas green coming in.
He’s looked good on occasion (compared to Harris) but still makes mistakes, misses cuts and blows assignmnets. Not sure if its all inexperience or if he just doesn’t have it at this level.
I’d like to see him get a chance though.
Right on about a serious tackle. Would allow our talented pass catching back field to go out into pattern rather than stay in or chip.
Zach Miller would make the Pro Bowl.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:57 am
LMN- I think all of us would be satisfied with a 14-2 record over the next three years. What are you talking about. That’s a great record.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:58 am
how is that grievance filed by Kiffin going right now?
how about that charge from the Commish to make Davis show proof of tampering by the patsies?
nothing will happen in either case. Davis is either correct in both cases or is above the NFL rules & regulations. Davis & the Raiders will not be punished. How much did Davis pay Shanarat? zero dollars, zero cents. expect more of the same.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:59 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:53 am
LMN: who is Taylor?
Mike Taylor? Jason Taylor? John Taylor? Lawrence Taylor?
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ahh sorry, fred taylor of JAX
November 26th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Jedi, I think Oaklands looking forward to Spiderman Arman Shileds. I worry that he gets dinged too much and may not be reliable enough.
Probably keep Walker too so that may proclude a big name big money target for J. marc at least not next year.
Boldin would probably want to be made highest paid to come here. I think Housh would be viable, but not our ideal speedster. Could move the chains though.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Normally the first game of the year sets the tone for the season and Kiffin had two blowout losses, last year to the the worst team in the league this year and one to a hated division rival. Taitor Kiffin doomed us from the start.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:01 am
if the Raiders went 14-2 next season I think 100% of the Kiffin lovers will either:
1. disappear
or
2. say they backed Davis all along
and every media analyst would crap their pants and root for the teams we played against in the playoffs ..
November 26th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Hey guys how come you think it’s so easy to get a good OT in the draft. It’s not easy especially for us. I love how you all act like. We can get a can’t miss OT in the draft. It really isn’t as easy as you all are saying OT check. Like it’s that simple. If it was that simple Gallery would have worked out at OT? Right?
November 26th, 2008 at 11:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:58 am
how is that grievance filed by Kiffin going right now?
how about that charge from the Commish to make Davis show proof of tampering by the patsies?
nothing will happen in either case. Davis is either correct in both cases or is above the NFL rules & regulations. Davis & the Raiders will not be punished. How much did Davis pay Shanarat? zero dollars, zero cents. expect more of the same.
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He’d rather pay his lawyers more than the amount your fighting for just so you don’t get it.
I think Kiffin owes us money for insisting on Walker and Hall.
Kiffin couldn’t have done more damage if he’d tried.
That’ll teach Al to turn over power!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Davis don’t need anymore proof of sabotage than the seventy six yard field goal attempt or the running out of the clock in Buffalo. We were all conned just like Davis said.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:03 am
# Back to the 70’s Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:57 am
LMN- I think all of us would be satisfied with a 14-2 record over the next three years. What are you talking about. That’s a great record.
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bwahahhah LOL, yeah, I of course meant 2-14 =)
November 26th, 2008 at 11:04 am
# djohnnyg Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:48 am
I like Tom Cable. Say what u want but thus far he is undefeated against Denver.
Tom Cable is the only Raider coach with a winning record against Shanahan. Shanahan just can’t beat Tom Cable. He hasn’t beaten him ONCE.
Cable is one Raider HC who absolutely OWNS YOU Shanarat. UNDEFEATED against Denver.
Therefore, Cable gets my nod for permanent HC.
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DjohnNYG..
okay!? would you be satisfied with us going 2-14 the next 3 years, if it meant Cable would beat Denver each year?
November 26th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Back to the 70’s Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Hey guys how come you think it’s so easy to get a good OT in the draft. It’s not easy especially for us. I love how you all act like. We can get a can’t miss OT in the draft. It really isn’t as easy as you all are saying OT check. Like it’s that simple. If it was that simple Gallery would have worked out at OT? Right?
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Yup.
Gallery suffered under regime changes and the 3 headed line monster of Eaton, Shell and Slater, but ultimately has to be considered a let down. Playing well at guard, but man, we still need a pass blocking LT.
Not easy to get an LT in the draft. Ask the Chielfs and Bears how their gusy are doing this year.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:05 am
After the 23-66 record we have suffered through 8-8 would look like a trip to the SB!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:06 am
An quote made during the Cowgirl-Whiner broadcast last Sunday. “What do all the Super Bowl winners of the past thirteen years have in common? No T.O.” pretty funny
Same could be said of the past 11 years with regards to Mr. Chemistry Fred Taylor (and I do respect what he has accomplished in his career.)
November 26th, 2008 at 11:07 am
the only thing Kiffin has to hang his hat on is going 2-1 against the Chiefs.
wait, nevermind..
November 26th, 2008 at 11:08 am
fragile fred might have a new HC next year..
November 26th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Nnamdi21,
did you catch Keyshawn interviewing Joey Porter last weekend when Porter went off on the Belicheats for stealing rings from him while he was with Pittsburgh? That was entertainment.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:10 am
# Chaos Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:03 am
MRs Troll Patrol Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Chaos, don’t be sore at me because some troll is making you guys look like fools for supporting Lame Kiffin. Now why don’t you start some collective or something, maybe this time it will work lmao.
You just exposed your dumbazz. Oakglenn………..
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obviously this is MR posing as me, screwing with you guys again. Funny how you all fall for it everytime. No wonder he does it constantly, you all continue to fall for it.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Guys are correct saying we need tackles and wides, but we need a solid FB too.
O’Neil’s loss was devastating. He was really looking good in all phases.
Knee blow out is likely career ending. It was graphic.
I think Bush is right to want to be an RB, but he brings lots of possiblites to the table (like we saw with his pass on 3rd dwn to Miller). Ithink he’s in the dog house a little for not being a team player about jumping in at FB.
Can’t blame him but still, we took a chance and let you sit for a year and rehab. Least you can do is help out mang…
November 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am
You guys are funny as hell. Al hasn’t let anyone have any say in player signings since before Bruce Allen left for Tampa. Bruce was a figure head and nothing more. If you think he had any say in who was brought in you need to put down the green.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am
M Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Nnamdi21,
did you catch Keyshawn interviewing Joey Porter last weekend when Porter went off on the Belicheats for stealing rings from him while he was with Pittsburgh? That was entertainment.
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KeyShawn is actually one of the more lucid player / broadcasters. Not a fan by any means though.
Missed that interview. Sounds classic.
More than Billicheat, I wonder about Brian Billick?
For some odd reason I can see him interested in HC next year…
November 26th, 2008 at 11:13 am
LOL yeah right and Mike Lombardi never existed.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am
RaiderRockstar,
yes indeed, Del Rio seems to have lost that team.
A lot of it is the modern athlete. When things are going well, winning etc., everyone is all happy joy joy. Great “chemistry”. When the feces hits the fan and the losses pile up, when it is time to man up, many like Moss just prefer to take a dive.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Who can Al ruin with his top 7 pick in the 09 draft? Crabtree will be long gone by that pick.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am
LaMilicia,
No I wouldn’t be satisfied. I was just trying to point out a funny stat(although it IS true) to make us all feel better about the Raiders
It’s one of those stats that you can throw out to a Denver fan just to annoy them.
We as Raider fans need all the fun we can get. God knows we deserve it after all we’ve been through.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Kiffins final record including preseason 8-24.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:18 am
N21:
I wonder about Brian Billick?
For some odd reason I can see him interested in HC next year…
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the Detroit Lions are already jumping on Billick’s sack and the seaosn isn’t even over yet! When asked about the possibility of coaching them BB said something like “out of respect, i will not comment on any employment opportunities while that team still has a Head Coach”. That’s classy. He didn’t say anything about not being interested in getting back into coaching.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:18 am
# djohnnyg Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am
LaMilicia,
No I wouldn’t be satisfied. I was just trying to point out a funny stat(although it IS true) to make us all feel better about the Raiders
It’s one of those stats that you can throw out to a Denver fan just to annoy them.
We as Raider fans need all the fun we can get. God knows we deserve it after all we’ve been through.
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Lol great =) I got ya =)
November 26th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I remember when Brian Billick was crying cuz he didn’t get the Fresno State job. That guy is a loser. At any level. I would rather have Rob Ryan as the head coach. Seriously.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Nnamdi,
Billick? Interesting thought.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:20 am
If Cable manages to beat the Chefs and Chokers he will be the HC.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:20 am
CBDH: since when do preseason wins count?
Art Shell had 3 or 4 wins in the preseason, didn’t he?
November 26th, 2008 at 11:22 am
The only hire Al needs to make is bring in a GM. Its sad that the fan’s in Cincy actually got billboards up and the Raider Nation couldn’t get sheet done. Sad, very sad.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:22 am
# Cry Baby Davis Haters Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Kiffins final record including preseason 8-24.
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lol, pre-season??? well belichaet almost lost all his preseason games.. shell won his? pre-saons shouldn’t be mentioned at all
November 26th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Shell went 4-1 in PreSeason. Then 2-14.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:23 am
They count for Shell same as Kiffin. They both sucked with or without preseason games.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Ok so he was 5-15 lol.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:24 am
6-15 whatever they both suck.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:25 am
I knew I would get a rise out of the top crybaby on the site LMN, small fish bite just like the big ones.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:25 am
See what happens when we blitz the whole game
November 26th, 2008 at 11:25 am
=)
November 26th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Shell blew his chance by not bringing in the right staff. He had the talent to do much better then 2-14. Kiffin blew it by looking for a job 5 weeks into the season.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:26 am
The fence riders need to find a new team. Raider for life here, with or without crusty ole Davis.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:27 am
What? Aaron Brooks talented? I think I might vomit from all the laughter.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:29 am
November 26th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Cry Baby
Watch what you ask for. If al(zheimers) didn’t have the $$ from the “fence riders” he wouldn’t be able to put a team on the field.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:30 am
who cares about preseseson ? you can go 5-0 and then in regular season you can go 2-14.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Al does not need money, the league shares in the revenues lol.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Brooks didn’t have a line, 7-9 step drops, etc. Lets see ANYONE play behind a OL that had 3 coaches all telling them differnt techniques. They was lost. so was the season. Brooks was a scapegoat. He wasn’t perfect, but he was better then alot of others out there.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:33 am
The league only shares tv, and merch sales, not ticket sales.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Brooks flat out sucked, you are delusional or just want to argue.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:33 am
How about moving Michael Huff to corner since he can’t play safety?
November 26th, 2008 at 11:33 am
nice try though.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:34 am
After suffering with this team for so long I must be suffering from some psychosamatic disorder.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Not going to the games is not going to help you remove Davis, but it might help Davis remove the Raiders from Oakland, careful what you wish for.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Don’t forget to vote, for Cable,for Coach of the week. And, McFadden, for Rookie of the week.
Vote @ nfl(dot)com
mod won’t let me post the link.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Let them move. The stadium sucks azz! Until he can put a desent product on the field he will never get the support he needs for a new stadium.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:39 am
He has put a decent product on the field and they blew out Denver. The winning will continue, maybe not as consistant as you like yet, but this team is going to win again, soon.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:39 am
# Back to the 70’s Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:30 am
who cares about preseseson ? you can go 5-0 and then in regular season you can go 2-14.
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exactly!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:40 am
The coliseum doesn’t suck azz. What are you comparing it too? Candlestick, Quall Comm, What?
November 26th, 2008 at 11:41 am
# Raider Nation 951 Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Let them move. The stadium sucks azz! Until he can put a desent product on the field he will never get the support he needs for a new stadium.
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I would prefer having them in the bay area.. but honestly I don’t care, I rather have our team to play in a modern environment and with a field without infield..
November 26th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Most teams don’t go 5-0 in the preseason and suck in the regular season, those are mostly flukes and before you start attacking google it and read.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:42 am
The area around the stadium is what sucks.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Aaron Brooks was a pretty good QB from 2000-2004 (5 years). Hurricane Katrina misplaced the Saints in 2005 and Brooks took the blame for a terrible team performance that season. Raiders signed him and he had Moss, Porter & Curry to throw to. Jordan & Fargas in the backfield. Sounded good to begin with. Art Shell should have brought in a OC with knowledge of the current NFL and an OL coach with a proven track record, not two former players with no coaching experience. The talent was on the roster. This example shows what a difference coaching, play calling and schemes can make.
Anybody guess the Falcons & Ravens would be winning games in bunches this year?
November 26th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Man, it is a great day to be a Raider today. Hmm..where are all those “we looked so much better under Kitten at now?”
In embarrassing Rat Face, Cable has already gotten the job. What happned last Sunday was no fluke.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:45 am
RD 951 and LMN. The A’s are building a stadium in Fullerton. We will no longer share the stadium in Oakland with The A’s so your problem with the infield is over in two years. O yeah and they are never going to build and Al Davis team a stadium in Oakland or L.A. So quit dreaming. Besides I like my seats just fine where they are in Oakland. Thanks L.A. Sucks.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:46 am
A convicted felon out on parol punched a police sargent in the face and nearly started a riot just as I passed by on the board walk into the stadium before the opener. They need more than one entrance into the place.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:49 am
What’s wrong with the area around the stadium? I’m a CIO of a major I.T. company. My grandfather was a train engineer. We live around the stadium. If it’s good enough for me, it certainley is good enough for you gangstas!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:50 am
NEW POST !!!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Aaron Brooks stinks, if he was even OK he would be holding a clipboard or would have gotten an invite to training camp this year. Maybe his year here made him damaged goods, but geez even Tim Couch was invited to a camp and teams contacted old man Testerverde before inquiring about Brooks.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:51 am
CBDH. Those are the same fans that were saying that they weren’t going to come to games to show Al Davis how they felt. They are the reason the Raiders get a bad rap. I am soo glad all of those gangs in LA started to wear our apparel. It’s reall broadened the fan base. A whole bunch of loser felons. Sad. Very Sad.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:52 am
RR if you like graffiti on the sides of your condo, bars on your doors and windows then you don’t mind living there.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:52 am
New post/thread!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:52 am
The stadium does suck…very old. It was voted the worst stadium by players a few years back.
Some say it got that rank due to the poor visitor locker room.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Well all of you who think that the Coliseum is so terrible please stay away. I really don’t mind when your not their?
November 26th, 2008 at 11:55 am
AlisGod
The Raiders were a better team under KIFFEN…the facts are in the stats. You cant argue the stats.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
screw the soft Raider fans who after providing strong criticism of AL the tyrant, crawl with thier tale between thier lehs and go lick his boots.
AL is GOD,Collective, Chaos….loss respect for you.
Fickle as cranberry asses!
We win freking game to a DEnver team that is injured, no champ bailey.. no pass rush…a year in ehich the AFC west is crap..
AL davis king????
SCREW YOU…AL davis screwed us when he fired Kiffin period.
This game of the team coming together started from off season work outs.
CANT YOU READ! Ruun the ball, take shots down the field and make few mistakes and solid special teams like JERRY said!! just what KIFFIN preached!
all you fans that say let the kid play”,,open it up!…dont know sqaut anout the game of football..
Brown nosers…and disullsioned fans drunk on Raider mystique of the 70’s dont make intelligent fans..maybe on this blog you van listen to yourself tlka but in real;ity you dont know what your bias hearts will allow.
Blackhole preist…writedown your call before you call post game show…ner heard a guy put so much energy and not say a damn thing..
I knew you cpome out of ALS closet with this win..
DAVIS was prime negotiator in his signing for over four hours..dude, man. priest…so put that in your davis crack pipe and smoke it brutha
Preist didnt like Kiffin because ” whos this young guy”…he was called the head coach! which means he gets to be undermined by DAVis, who has to put energy in a smear campaign
now thats real talk
November 26th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Raider Nation, 1st off, to all of my fellow TRUE RAIDER FANS, Happy Thanksgiving! 2nd, an absolute disgrace that some of our old RAIDER heroes are not in the HOF, be it Guy, Hayes, Plunkett, Christiansen, or Flores. Some of the guys that are already in don’t stack up to these guys.Anyway, I’ll leave it at that. “JUST WIN BABY!”
November 26th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Big E: Can’t agree with more!!
Davis has betrayed us, but not on purpose…ergo my handle.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
ALbert Davis has lost it… There is no doubt about that. Allen Davis was a STUD but ALbert Davis is a Dud.
So they won a game… a great game… they put it all together well thank Kiffin because he’s the one who hired all the offensive guys that are now coaching the team.
They were in cutlers face all day (not an ALbert favorite) They got a man to man corner (by defacto coz AL wanted HALL) Like Warner with the RAMS, he wasn’t the 1st choice but the (there isn’t anyone else)choice.
It is amazing how the Koolaide flows here but I am exited none the less. I will never candy coat AL but I am so happy the Raiders won because of the way they won, and not only because of the W.
The chemistry ALbert destroyed when he fired Kiffin could in one single swoop be formed again and that could only be positive.
As long as the ol Crumudgeon stays away and lets cable coach.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Don’t forget…Dispite the fact that Al Davis is a Shakepearean tragedy, implies the notion that his sick genius can…once in a while…pull a rabbit out of a hat…Best fuc*in’ soap opera in the history of sports…..PERIOD!…
November 27th, 2008 at 12:07 am
You are right Seinle King!! In Al I trust!! I recant all my beliefs. Al is Right!!!!
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