Cable completes coaching staff
By Jon Becker
Monday, February 9th, 2009 at 4:11 pm in Oakland Raiders.
This post is done by Raiders beat writer Steve Corkran. I am filling in for full-time Raiders blogger Jerry McDonald on an interim basis.
The Raiders moved closer to readiness for the 2009 season by hiring former Cal coach Jim Michalczik on Monday to be their offensive line coach.
Michalczik agreed in December to join new University of Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian’s staff as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Family concerns prompted Michalczik to spurn Sarkisian’s offer and remain in the Bay Area. He was slated to be Washington’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
“This hire completes our 2009 coaching staff, with the exception, perhaps, of a quality control position or two,” Raiders senior executive John Herrera said.
Michalczik coached at Cal the past seven seasons. Last season, he was the assistant head coach to Jeff Tedford, as well as the team’s co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
Raiders coach Tom Cable coached the offensive line the past two seasons. However, he was forced to broaden his responsibilities once he replaced fired coach Lane Kiffin on Sept. 30.
Cable still helped with the offensive line, though assistant James Cregg assumed a heightened role. He also took over offensive play-calling duties from then-offensive coordinator Greg Knapp for the final eight games.
The delicious twist in this hiring is that the Raiders lured away Michalczik — he never signed a contract with Washington — from the person who turned down an offer to be their head coach in 2007.
Sarkisian interviewed with managing general partner Al Davis over a two-day period in January of 2007 and even brought in Kiffin for an interview with Davis as his prospective offensive coordinator.
Sarkisian rebuffed the Raiders, and Davis settled upon Kiffin. We all know how that turned out.
Kiffin was fired after only 20 games “for cause,” and Cable rose to prominence within the organization.
Cable has hired six new coaches since the end of the 2008 season. Five returning coaches accepted jobs at different positions. He said he intends to call the offensive plays this season.
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February 9th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
First
February 9th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
A great hire!
February 9th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
cable
February 9th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Now lets get back to mudslinging tard boy.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Is Gruden considered to join the raiderettes? He is so hot!!!
February 9th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Read about this and more at http://www.raiderbeat.com hot new site for FRESH Raider NEWS WE HAD THIS FIRST WHY WAIT?
February 9th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Alex Mack in the second round! Make it so Machuchalsnack, er Michalcsik.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
new piece of FA info is that Antonio Bryant will be up for grabs unless TB resigns or franchises him. I would rather have Bryants big play ability over Houshmanzadeh especially since Bryant is going to be 28 and Housh is 31
February 9th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
hope it = wins
February 9th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Interim? So, Steve does this mean you need to hire a staff to keep the gig?
Thanx for the FIX.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
#7… You are so right. I see the Raiders snatching up Mack in the 2nd to shore up the Center position.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Go Raiders
February 9th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
the gaytriots will take him
February 9th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Sounds like a solid hire by Coach Cable!
Nice to steal him away from Sark!
Good move!
February 9th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
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February 9th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Good hire, as long as he doesn’t bring that stiff Nate Longshore with him.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Alex Mack is the key. Not since Barrett Robbins have we had a stud center to anchor the O-Line. We need Mack to lead the running game and keep the pocket from collapsing. Next we need a run stuffer – perhaps a monster ILB or Tackle. After that we can go for an OT or WR, but not before. One other note. Other than the Raiders, I have long been a fan of the Rooney family (Pittsburgh Owners)ever since the days of Rocky Blier. Evidently, the Steeler Media guide is loaded with items about the players and coaching staff but nothing about the owner. Interesting…. the owner sits in the background and lets the team get all the press. Are you listening Mr. Davis? And…. they won the Super Bowl along with usually in the hunt every year.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Hey, a second thought…. Philadelphia has two first round picks – 21 and 28. Do you think we can get Mack and a DT or ILB with those picks?
February 9th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Is anyone else a little leery about Cable calling the plays?
February 9th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
hammergramps Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Alex Mack is the key. Not since Barrett Robbins have we had a stud center to anchor the O-Line. We need Mack to lead the running game and keep the pocket from collapsing. Next we need a run stuffer – perhaps a monster ILB or Tackle. After that we can go for an OT or WR, but not before. One other note. Other than the Raiders, I have long been a fan of the Rooney family (Pittsburgh Owners)ever since the days of Rocky Blier. Evidently, the Steeler Media guide is loaded with items about the players and coaching staff but nothing about the owner. Interesting…. the owner sits in the background and lets the team get all the press. Are you listening Mr. Davis? And…. they won the Super Bowl along with usually in the hunt every year.
^^^There is rumours and rumblings that some of the Rooney brothers may be involved illegal gambling rings. Specifically the one that was busted in Atlantic City earlier in 2008.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I have long been a fan of the Rooney family (Pittsburgh Owners)ever since the days of Rocky Blier. Evidently, the Steeler Media guide is loaded with items about the players and coaching staff but nothing about the owner. Interesting…. the owner sits in the background and lets the team get all the press. Are you listening Mr. Davis? And…. they won the Super Bowl along with usually in the hunt every year.
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Amen. Al Davis is more interested in a sycophantic cult instead.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Hammergramps I agree Draft Mack at #7.I dont care people say thats 2 high 4 a center,I say bolderdash!!!.Draft Mack at #7
February 9th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
# B.W. Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Is anyone else a little leery about Cable calling the plays?
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guy was learning on the job..by seasons end,we were blowing ppl off the ball and passing downfield intelligently imo
February 9th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
4evaRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Hammergramps I agree Draft Mack at #7.I dont care people say thats 2 high 4 a center,I say bolderdash!!!.Draft Mack at #7
^^^Too high for a Center man…..way too high.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Dakota, Obama’s talking right now about people not being able to afford RVs. Don’t ever tell me he’s not reaching out to red states…
February 9th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Darkknight01,I think its funny when people say that is 2 high 4 this position or that position.The draft is a crap shoot at best,so I’ve always said draft 4 need and hope it works out.Grove sucks,we havent givin Morris a real chance.Center calls the game at the line,Mack scored highest on the scolastic tests of all players.Center needs 2 be smart quickly during a game.We got recievers,RBs,QB.We need a C,RG,RT.I’ll take the smartest player and that just happens 2B Mack
February 9th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
THE ROONEY’S HAVE ALWAY’S BEEN CLASS ACT’S KOOL-KELL, IT ALL CAME DOWN FROM ART ROONEY SR. JR. AND HIS BROTHER’S HAVE HAD SOME ISSIUE’S BUT STILL CLASS ACT’S FOR THE MOST PART..
February 9th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Hemergramps…
I bought an OAK table today in GLENNdale.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Vote for Asomugha at PFT!
http://www.profootballtalk.com/
February 9th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Agreed 226, and it may be why a community as small as theirs, were able to come up with a state of the art stadium for them.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Cable’s staff…
LOL.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
LOL!
February 9th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Barack’s talking about A- Rod right now. It’s not his fault. Some dumb ass reporter asked him about it. Obama just said A Rod’s not on the White Sox, so he doesn’t care. Then he said the Yankees suck. Now he’s taking the next question.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Oakglenn, just post under your name.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Do you guys want to know what Barrack is talking about now?
February 9th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
And, Oakglenn, congratulations on finally figuring out that I haven’t posted as “MR” for weeks, and am back to “MaddenRaider”. I see earlier on this thread you made the “MR” mistake again. Hey, old habits die hard.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
WHEN HE WALKS UP AND KICKS THE OLD MAN SQUARE IN THE NUTS AS HARD AS HE CAN, THUS MAKING AL’S GEAR LADY PARTS!
February 9th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Obama just said he can see Russia from the white house. The press corp is laughing. That’s messed up. He shouldn’t rub it in like that. Palin’s not that bad. Well, actually, she is.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
yes a proposal to look into the Bush adminastration and see what laws were broken YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS monkey-man Bush could go 2 jail
February 9th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
DEFFINATLY HELPED KOOL KELL . DOES THE STEELER ORGANISATION OWN ANY PART OF THAT COMPLEX OR IS IT ALL CITY AND OR COUNTY MONEY ? I AM NOT SURE
February 9th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Dakota Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Sorry, we don’t have a decent coaching staff. We have a bottom of the barrel coaching staff.
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“We have a bottom of the barrel coaching staff”. Let’s take a look at that statement:
Well, our defensive coordinator and defensive line coach both hail from Mike Holmgrens staff up in Seattle. In fact, Dwaine Board has four Super Bowl rings as a player and a coach. John Marshall has 29 years in the NFL including his last 6 with Holmgren. If I am going to choose who might know a little more about the pro game, either Mike Holmgren who has been to 5 Super Bowls as either a OC or head coach winning three, or some loser in the middle of nowhere who is best known for posting pictures of scantilly clad females on an internet site, I think I’ll go with Mike Holmgren on this one.
At LB coach, Mahulchak developed DeQwell Jackson, Mike Peterson, Danny Clark and went to the Super Bowl with The Rams. Really have to opt for Mahulchak. Dakota circling the drain like a slimy loaf of crap.
Then there is Lionel Washington who has been overseeing the Green Bay Secondary for the last decade. Al Harris made his first pro bowl at the age of 33. Washington’s Packer team has been very successful over the last few years, and the GB pass defense has been one of that teams better units.
Paul Hackett developed Joe Montana. Dakota develops rashes.
Sanjay Lal was a very highly sought after young coach who we retained. John Fassell who has been around football his whole life, has been promoted to Special Team coach. Dakota thought John’s father Jim Fassell should have been hired as our HC even tho John has been out of the league for five years. Now we have Jim Michalczik coming here to coach our Offensive linemen. Once again, here is someone who has worked for a very bright offensive mind in Jeff Tedford and has done a tremendous job of developing young men and making them successful offensive linemen in the Pac 10 including Mike Gibson and Alex Mack. Just post photos of women Dakota. Keep to that.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Oakglenn, posting under other peoples’ names isn’t cool. Dude. Let it go. Just post under Oakglenn. You’re a smart guy, even though people don’t like you. …Just joking. You’re not smart. But hey, post as yourself. Stand up like you have a pair. There’s no points for hiding under other peoples’ names. You’re not going to deter me or my message of goodwill to the Raider Nation, which is that we can not spend a dime on this football team until Al Davis retires from football operations. Your trolling bullshyt is not bigger than that message, Oakglenn. It’s the message!
February 9th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
[...] [Raiders] Raiders Coach Tom Cable Completes His Staff The Raiders moved closer to readiness for the 2009 season by hiring former Cal coach Jim Michalczik on Monday to be their offensive line coach. Michalczik agreed in December to join new University of Washington head coach Steve Sarkisians staff as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. He was slated to be Washingtons offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Source: Oakland Tribune [...]
February 9th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Barrack reminds me alot of Gruden. They are both alpha male mfk’ers.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
It’s the message!
February 9th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Glad your back under your name, Oakglenn.
And, yeh, every time Joe Montana’s interviewed, he speaks of how he wouldn’t be who he was without…Paul Hackett. Did he tell you this when you stood next to him taking a piss at Black Angus, Oakglenn? When he told you he wanted to play for the Raiders?
February 9th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Oakglenn, just post under your name. This is weak, dude.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Oakglenn, people like me. Everyone here despises you.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Oakglenn, you can not stop me, bro. Quit it. My message will get out. Boycott the Oakland Raiders. Hit Al Davis in his wallet. It’s the ONLY answer.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
And if Al leaves, good. Why pay for the team to stay in Oakland when they’re just going to suck?
February 9th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
I have a message.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Please dude.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
This is weak, dude.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
You guys like me, right?
February 9th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
yep MaddenRaider
February 9th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
226
The owner of Heinz Field is the City of Pittsburg.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz_Field
February 9th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Looks like you got a bunch of trolls posting as you again MR. Funny that. Remember what I told you about the lst noble truths of the buddha. It looks like you haven’t learned yet. Besides, you should know this is not me posting as you.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I suck donkey dix. No I did in Tijuana once. I wasn’t even that drunk.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
nite all
February 9th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Pac-Man and Plaxico are both misfits enough to be on Al Davis’ radar. No thanks Pac, but Plax would be ok. He’s a dumb-ass, but sometimes a self inflicted gunshot wound as a direct result of one’s own bad choices are enough to change a man.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Coach Cable will be fine as a playcaller, as long as he NEVER tries that crappy fake field goal where the holder flips it to Jano EVER AGAIN!
Go Raiders!
February 9th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Glad to here it MR.
Blaze, now this is me personally, I am sooooo tired of idiots and lunatics who come here and want to do everything but actually perform on the field. Jerry Porter, Darrel Russell, Fabain Washington, routt, Antaj Hawthorne. I would rather have undrafted guys come here and put them out there. I would rather keep giving Todd Watkins playing time than bringing Plaxico here.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Do you really want Plax and Pac in Raider Nation? I don’t think so.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Pro Football Talk has open voting for the best corner in the league going on right now.
Aso is down about 100 votes.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Aso sucks. Randy eat him for breakfast.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Get on board Raider fans, the Raiders will compete! The players believe in Cable and it showed in their 2 straight wins at the end of the season, if they didn’t believe in him they wouldn’t have played as hard as they did to secure the wins at the end of their season risking injuries before their healthy time off, so either you’re with us or you’re against us so step up or step the hell off!
February 9th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Oaklenn would rather have Todd Watkins over Plexico. I can’t believe the Raiders have not made you their top scout yet. I know it was you, Oakglenn. You will never stop me.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
http://www.profootballtalk.com/
Scroll down and vote for Asomugha.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Boycott the Raiders!
February 9th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
What does Aso get if he wins?
February 9th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
DON’T FORGET TO CAST YOUR VOTES FOR THE DARRELL GREEN AWARD
Posted by Mike Florio on February 9, 2009, 5:02 p.m. EST
Among the many things we forgot to do today, we flat-out failed to remember to remind you to vote, via the PFT Planet Poll at the front page of the site, for the cornerback whom you believe should win the Darrell Green Award.
The finalists are Antoine Winfield, Nnamdi Asomugha, Charles Woodson, Cortland Finnegan, and Darrelle Revis.
Asomugha currently is running away with it, but Winfield is within shouting distance.
We’ll leave the voting open until the morning. And then we’ll pick someone — and not necessarily the guy who wins the voting.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
yee
February 9th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
The Brown-Shirt Davisistas will stop at nothing to keep Anti-Davis talk off this blog.
They can’t stop me either. They can impersonate me (not very well), they can personally attack me. But they can’t scrub my message from this blog, without Mod help, that is.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Asomugha leading Winfield 1368 to 1351
February 9th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Boycott the Raiders.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Barack is not an alpha male. he is a fukking tool. he is what the liberal elitist and media made him to be. he never once got bad press except from those who weren’t drinking the cool aid. fukk obama. fukk MaddenRaider.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
boycott MaddenRaider
February 9th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
When it comes to the Raiders, I have learned not to have any expectations. I have no control over anything, even if I complain about it sooooooo…Whatever!!! I think the biggest thing about being a Raider fan now is being a fan at a distance. Every year, I psyche myself up thinking that the Raiders are going to be a playoff team and I am disappointed. Maybe I care too much or maybe I put my priorities in things that ultimately don’t matter.
The fact is, I love the Raiders but they always find a way to disappoint. The point is, things will eventually get better, we just don’t know when. Just take it all in with a grain of salt and don’t take the losing personal. It may take awhile but it will turnaround one day. Even if it doesn’t…I guess I’ll find ways to enjoy life without football more.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Asomugha pulling away 1417 to Winfield 1396.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
JUST HOW MUCH EFFECT WOULD A BOYCOTT HAVE ? WITH THE SHARED REVANUE IN THE NFL U HAVE TO WONDER ?
February 9th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Oaklenn
post 41
nicely done. good post.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
#24, thanks for sharing. I thought you were “out” when Kiffin got axed. What ever happened to that? Oh well, it’s not to late. Join the boycott. If you are a real fan, you’ll boycott. BOYCOTT THE RAIDERS! Who’s with me?
February 9th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
So far, it’s me and Kell. Who will be three? Boycott the Raiders!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
BOYCOTT MADDENRAIDER AND HIS LOSER POSTS!!! He is here, and he brings trolls. He is here, and he is a laughing stock. If you have a urinal or bathroom in your house, and you don’t need to come here to piss on him, BOYCOTT MADDENRAIDER AND HIS STUPIDITY!!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I know it’s you Oakglenn. You’ll never stop me. boycott the Raiders!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Nnamdi Asomugha – Tied 1st 94 Grade with Champ Bailey
2008 Scouting Report – Scouts Inc.
Grade: 94 | Key
Alert: None
Comment: Asomugha is a six-year veteran out of California who was drafted by the Raiders in the first round of the 2003 draft. He has been a solid starter for the past three years and had a breakout year in 2006 coming down with eight interceptions but slipped a bit in 2007 coming up with just one. He has excellent size for the position as well as premier top-end speed. He is a bit stiff in the hips and knees and does not pedal with ease to extend the cushion. He often has to bail early as receivers can close the cushion on him and he is not real fluid or quick in transition.
He plays better in a trail alignment than when in man/off or in zone where he can use his speed to stay in the receiver’s hip. He does not show great route awareness and does not get a great jump on the ball from zone. He has the ability to use his size and long arms to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage or re-route them after the release but does not look real confident in his skills. At times it looks like he is too afraid to make a mistake to take any chances. He is still a better athlete than football player but he is improving.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
MR…Fake MR…FireKiffin – Whatever. If you’re going to boycott the Raiders, you should start by boycotting this blog. That should get your point across.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Yeh, Section 226, the reason the Raiders advertise their tickets is because a boycott wouldn’t hurt them. If the league has to chip in to keep the lights on in Alameda, because the Raiders’ attendance was dipping down to 10,000 per game, believe me, they’ll do it on one condition, that Al Davis is gone.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Oakglenn*
not guys of recent success (save Michalczik), but we got board and marshall from an off year with a lame duck HC and a staff purge of the team by mora, who had been assembling his staff for a minute.
washington had an outstanding, proven secondary in GB and will have to shape some of our young DBs and get his best from vets like CJ and Aso.
Hackett has worked with many a young QB, and is more familiar with the WCO for a bit of a wrinkle.
Tollner has been a HC (not a very good one albeit) and around the league forever and studied under great offensive minds.
Cable got a lot out of young talent late in the season. he will continue to push and develop them. they will have a solid rusing attack with his “power ZB” and the advantage of having Michalczik who developed the best rushing scheme in the PAC 10.
Al Davis may have (and still) seemed crazy, geriatric, and foolish, but these are not bad hires and this is not a bad teams if they (shuddering at my own lame cliche) believe in themselves.
i don’t know, this is my one post of the evening so i thought i might as well give something i thought was important to underscore Oakglenn’s point.
f*ck it maybe i’m trippin or maybe we could be proud of this team someday soon.
only time will tell.
Later, Nation. Be good.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
thanks for the update steve
February 9th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
whatever Oakglenn. You can’t stop me. Boycott the Raiders!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Antoine Winfield
2008 Scouting Report – Scouts Inc.
Grade: 78 | Key
Alert: None
Comment: Winfield is a short, powerfully-built player with excellent athleticism. He is a nine-year veteran who continues to be a productive defender on the perimeter. He is a fierce competitor who plays with great instincts and toughness. He is an intelligent player who understands angles and leverage as a run and pass-defender. He anticipates and jumps routes as patterns develop. He gets his hands on lots of balls and reacts quickly in run support. He throws his body around as a solid wrap tackler and is one of the better open-field defenders in the league.
Winfield is an excellent technician keeping position and leverage on receivers, while continuing to maintain his cushion. Despite his height limitations, he can jam receivers to reroute them off the line of scrimmage or get in their hip pocket. He doesn’t have outstanding pure speed to run with the top receivers, if they get separation early in the play. He is a smart player who can still be effective maintaining body positioning and cushion when he needs to. Winfield continues to be one of the best small perimeter defenders in the league, it remains to be seen how well he will bounce back from his 2007 injury.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
24,
This blog is not affiliated with the Raiders. And, the blog’s author is often critical of the Raiders, as well. Why would anyone who dislikes Al Davis want to boycott this blog? Jerry McDonald is a friend to us. He tells the truth about Al and this organization. This blog is an asset. As far as the comments section goes…why boycott it? It’s fun coming in here and shytting on the Davis worshipers. A great pastime. No “al hater” in his right mind would leave this blog’s comments section. It’s sparring practice for smarter debate.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
It’s sparring practice for smarter debate.
LOL!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Obama’s coming here tomorrow…
my little 4 year old is very upset…
he found out Obama wasn’t going to come to his preschool class…
i don’t believe the boy is going to vote for Obama nest time around…
February 9th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I am making a difference.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
WAS JUST ASKING MADDENRAIDER HELL,WHY DO YOU ATTACK EVERYBODY ?
February 9th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
MaddenRaider the trolly troll of trolly trolls. Dumbest poster in cyberspace!!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I LIKE HOW THE STAFF HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED. I’M CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE MADE TO THE DEFENSE..NOW THAT THE ORIGINAL BUFFOON ROB RYAN IS GONE.
MARSHALL SHOULD MOVE KIRK OUTSIDE, GET A SOLID MIDDLE LINEBACKER AND SOME HELP ON THE D LINE… AND THIS DEFENSE HAS SOME HOPE.
IN MY OPINION, THE DEFENSE HAS BEEN THE REAL LET DOWN FOR THIS TEAM FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS. I’M ECSTATIC THAT ROB RYAN GOT KICKED TO THE CURB!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Section 226, Davis worshipers were put on this earth to be beaten on, or “attacked”, as you so dramatically put it.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Considering your boy will be about 8 years old, I don’t think he will be voting for Obama either.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I am NOT a troll.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Herrera’s buffoon,
What staff? This is just a squad of the best puppets Al Davis could find.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
SECTION-226 Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
WAS JUST ASKING MADDENRAIDER HELL,WHY DO YOU ATTACK EVERYBODY ?
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clearly, you haven’t visited us that often…
you see, this blog is like a village…
and every village needs an idiot…
unfortunately, we got the idiot that won’t shut-up…
February 9th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
maddenraiders posts=yawn.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
8 year olds voting for Obama only proves that even 8 year olds are smarter than conservatives.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I’ll never shut up. You can’t make me.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Pete, Davis worshipers are actually a village OF idiots. And, you’re one of the leaders. Congratulations.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I’m a rebel.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
maddenraider has never gotten one thing right. You would think just by some law of averages he could get one thing right. nope.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
CABLE WILL RIGHT THIS SHIP, IF GIVEN THE CHANCE. AS LONG AS HERRERA & DAVIS DON’T GET IN THE WAY!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
The last 6 seasons I predicted we’d suck, before the first kick off. 6 for 6.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Herrera’s buffonery, as long as Al Davis doesn’t get in the way? The only reason Cable is head coach is because Al Davis was in the way.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I’ ve never been wrong.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
About Al Davis and the Raider, I’m rarely wrong, Oakglenn. Rarely. That’s correct.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Al, I know you are reading this. Hear me good, you are going down. I’m your Huckleberry.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
JHB, Tom Cable has already got this ship going the right way. He has Davis’ trust, the players trust, the trust of the coaching staff, now if he can get the team to believe they are actually good enough to win in this league, 3/4’s of the battle will be done.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Except for the Denver game and the Tampa game, I’m never wrong.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Oakglenn Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
JHB, Tom Cable has already got this ship going the right way. He has Davis’ trust, the players trust, the trust of the coaching staff, now if he can get the team to believe they are actually good enough to win in this league, 3/4’s of the battle will be done.
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i rarely quote the Fonz…
but…
correctamundo!!!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
“MADDENRAIDER”…LAY OFF THE SPEED DUDE.
MADDENRAIDER’S MOM MUST HAVE LET HIM HIT HER CRACK PIPE TONIGHT
February 9th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Oakglenn, you’re a smart guy when it comes to the NFL. When you start talking Raiders, you turn into a brainwashed talking head. When you regress into the trolling scumbag you are now, you’re worthless. You’re just going lower and lower, Oakglenn. Why not stick to your strength, and talk NFL in general? You’re never going to beat me in an argument about Al Davis, because I have the truth on my side. You’re just running into a brick wall, over and over and over again. Talk NFL, Oakglenn. And avoid the Raiders altogether. It’s your calling. You can still be a Raider fan, but just don’t talk about the team. Because you’re knack to try and defend the team just kills your credibility. Just trying to help.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
MR, did you call the Jets game too?
February 9th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Oooh, my momma’s on crack rock? You’re so funny, Herrera’s buffon. 1991 called. They want your jokes back, and your faith in Al Davis.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
TELL ME YOU ARE NOT AL DAVIS’S LAWYER / AGENT MADDENRAIDER, LIKE GOOD / EVIL , GOD / THE DEVIL, THEY NEED EACH OTHER, PROBABLY EVEN BUSNESS PARTNER’S….
February 9th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Darth, okay you got me. I was wrong about that game too. Come to think of it, I was wrong about the Texans game as well. Beyond that, I’m never wrong.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
maddenraider = kiffie
give it up, kiffie…
you got plenty to do at Tennessee…
a whole new program to schit on…
but i do know you are up to the challenge…
February 9th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
DartPirate, I said I’m right about the Raiders most of the time. I don’t think I ever said we’d go 0-16. A broken clock is right twice a day and the Raiders have to win a couple of games per year. We can win more if we run the ball. We can win 8 or more and make the playoffs if we have a coach who’ll take control of the team and fend off Al’s meddling. But as it stands, it’s just a couple of games per year. Maybe 4. In fact, there’s my prediction for next year: 4-12. Mark it. Quote me on it. Because Cable is not going to use that running game he used at the end of last season. Al’s going to make him put the game in Russell’s hands, and that’s going to be a disaster, week after week. Then, conveniently, Cable will be scapegoated for it all. What a nice guy. What a spineless loser.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
This is just between me and Oakglenn. The rest of you, BACKOFF! Boycott the Raiders!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I was way off about the Texans game. I thought that had a recipe for the worst blow out of the year written all over it…
February 9th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
# JOHN HERRERA’S BUFFOONERY Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
“MADDENRAIDER”…LAY OFF THE SPEED DUDE.
MADDENRAIDER’S MOM MUST HAVE LET HIM HIT HER CRACK PIPE TONIGHT
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maddenraider you are a total complete joke. It’s a known fact accepted by millions. I will now dicuss football with Florida Pete.
He seems like he’s been sucking the glass dik to me as well. have you been smoking meth again MR?
February 9th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Quote me, 4-12!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Oh, and, again, in case anyone forgot, I will not spend a dime on the Raiders until Davis is out of ALL football operations. Nobody else with a brain should, either.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
That’s right, Oak. 4-12.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
GOOD CALL FP…MADDENRAIDER SOUNDS LIKE LANCE..A PROFESSIONAL LIAR.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Who’s with me?
February 9th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
FLA Pete, Kiffie is melting down in the SEC and they haven’t even gotten thru recruitment week. Poor Kiffin. The last guy who ruined the family name as badly as he is going to do is Thomas Edisons son who invested heavily in some fraudulent medical scheme.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Who’s with me?
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right now… this very minute ???
your mom !!!
did i win ??? what do i get ???
February 9th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
The Vols will destroy Florida on their way to the SEC title. Mark it down. I’m never wrong.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
# MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Who’s with me?
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Freddy, maddenraiders other gay lover.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
i hvae a feeling Tennessee is going to have a very bad year…
you don’t get to piss off coaches of the cabibre the kiffie has pissed off without paying a penalty…
they’re going to be calling for kiffie’s head before the season is even over…
mark that down…
February 9th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
You guys don’t get it. Kiffin is calling them out. Cable never calls people out because he is a spineless loser. BOYCOTT THE RAIDERS!
February 9th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
You guys don’t get it. Kiffin is calling them out. Cable never calls people out because he is a spineless loser. BOYCOTT THE RAIDERS!
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hahahah…
you of all people should know that calling people “out” is a prelude to an asskicking…
February 9th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
All this “sparring” is wearing me out. Kell, where are you buddy?
February 9th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
they are going to have a terrible year. I completely agree with your post #140 Pete. Kiffin had no idea what he got himself into there in Knoxville. Tennesse fans make the black hole seem like disinterested observers in drag. And Kiffin was one of the toughest greatest playcallers when he had BLUE CHIP prospects 3 deep on his offense. Once the playing field was level or in his case inverted, and ingenuity is what is going to help him win, he is in DEEP DEEP trouble.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
hey…
Q. What’s the last thing Monte says to his dear son every night???
A. What were you thinking ???
HAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAH…. oh jeezus… that was goddammed funny…
February 9th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Who’s with me?
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Well, we know for sure you are devoid of female companionship.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
TENNESSEE IS GOING TO GET CRUSHED IN THE SEC THIS YEAR.
KIFFIN IS GOING DOWN IN FLAMES…AND HE’S TAKING HIS DADDY WITH HIM.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
sweep the leg Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Who’s with me?
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Well, we know for sure you are devoid of female companionship.
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c’mon… that’s not true…
he does have a mother…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
# MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Who’s with me?
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there’s lot’s of people with you. They are over there. They’re called SF Whiner fans.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
MR, last time I checked, Al Davis still owns this team. Ummm, time to give it up?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
What’s up Pete?
It’s combine time!
You’ll have everybody glued to NFL Networks coverage of LB group 1 for “J”"B”.
Hope the secret doesn’t get out to the other 31 teams.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
madden raider is a frigging idiot,moron,nutcase,hater,etc fug off,loser
February 9th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Well above this post people were discussing taking Alex Mack
Now i should say that if Alex Mack is available in the 2nd round… (and it’s not because he was run over by a bus)… definately take him… but i don’t see a mock anywhere that shows him still available when we pick…
Florida Pete Says:
January 25th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Peter’s Picks for 2009 (revised 1/25/09)
Our 1st round pick…
Defensive Tackle
B.J. Raji, Boston College
Height: 6-1. Weight: 325.
introducing our 2nd round selection:
Defensive tackle
Ron Brace, Boston College
Height: 6-3. Weight: 329.
Our 3rd round selection:
Offensive Lineman
Augustus Parrish, Kent State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 308.
Could be RT or Guard…
Here is our 4th round selection: a brand spanking new middle linebacker:
Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina
Height: 6-2. Weight: 267.
Here’s our 6th round draft choice…
center
Dallas Reynolds, BYU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 328.
Our 7th round draft choice should be:
Defensive End (and Burgess’ replacement)
Derek Walker, Illinois
Height: 6-4. Weight: 272.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
sweep the leg Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
What’s up Pete?
It’s combine time!
You’ll have everybody glued to NFL Networks coverage of LB group 1 for “J””B”.
Hope the secret doesn’t get out to the other 31 teams.
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Mr Leg !!!
how are you, sir ???
February 9th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
FPete, I don’t see Kenny Britt on that list….We could use him!
February 9th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Here’s some added info on my 7th rounder…
and yes… i do think he would be a steal…
i think all my picks are steals…
and yes that includes… BJ Raji !!!
Florida Pete Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
This guy is my 7th round guy… (yes, yes, if he’s still there… ’cause if he’s not, then i say we shouldn’t take him…)
Defensive End (and Burgess’ replacement)
Derek Walker, Illinois
Height: 6-4. Weight: 272.
this guy will kick ass… i think.
here’s some stuff about my man derek…
Position: DE
School & Year/Status: Illinois – Senior
Height & Weight: 6′4 – 270 lbs.
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
Derek Walker, DE, Illinois
Illinois’ Derek Walker is a solid pro prospect, but routinely gets overshadowed by conference mates like Aaron Maybin, Brandon Grahm, Maurice Evans, Greg Middleton, Matt Shaughnessy, and Tim Jamison.
The Illini senior got off to another good start in 2008, recording 18 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 pass broken up in coverage, 2 recovered fumbles, and even intercepted his first career pass (which he returned for a touchdown) early in the season.
Unfortunately for him, as Illinois began to struggle, so did he.
Walker has good size for the defensive end position.
He routinely gets his hands up when he can’t get to the quarterback, and tips a lot of passes.
Walker is incredibly strong and has good, but not great, speed.
Walker isn’t like many of the explosive edge rushers in this draft class, in that he relies more on power and technique to beat blockers.
Scouts will be impressed by his motor. Even during a disappointing season, Walker managed to register 33 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and tipped a pass at the line, and best of all he played hard all year unlike many of his teammates.
In 47 games at Illinois, Walker has tallied 110 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, and 6 passes broken up in coverage.
Walker plays the run well, and fits into both a 4-3 and 3-4 defensive system. These attributes, along with his consistent effort, should get him drafted in the late fourth or early fifth round.
Last Updated Jan-18-2009 by Randall Weida
February 9th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Pete, the only stat the guy doing our drafting looks at is running speed. Nothing else. I’m sorry you spend so much time on it. But you can ask scouts who’ve worked for the Raiders, and who have actually gotten paid to the work you’re doing right now. Speed is all Al cares about .
February 9th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Tennessee might get crushed. The Raiders definitely will. Lane Kiffin is a smarter football guy than Al Davis.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
As long as Kiffin goes down in flames, I could care less what the Raiders do.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Christensen’s shadow,
Of course Davis still owns the team. And, I don’t have a problem with him owning the team, just that he’s involved with football operations. And I will encourage fans to not spend one dime on the team until Al Davis is out of football operations.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
this is my honest opinion about wide receivers…
coming out of college, (other than the obvious extraordinary, no-bout-a-doubt it blue chipper)…
i think receivers are a dime a dozen…
here’s why…
they are all dependent on the coaches system…
they are all dependent on the quarterback’s ability…
they are all dependent on so many variables that measuring one against the other in an equitable way just isn’t possible…
now you can exclude some receivers because they can’t freaking catch…
but just looking at stats… man, not fair… facts, when it comes to receivers, DO LIE …
and i feel the same about halfbacks…
so my strategy when it comes to receivers… go ahead and sign undrafted prospects…
then start searching for the diamond…
really, you only need to find one each year…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
LOL, person posting as Oakglenn. Might as well be Oak, though, because that’s how he truly feels. Fla pete, as well. The Raiders can start the season 0-10 and these guys will be boasting that Kiffin and Tennessee are like 5-5 and not being invited to a bowl.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Florida Pete Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
sweep the leg Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
What’s up Pete?
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Mr Leg !!!
how are you, sir ???
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Well, I just spent 12 minutes dealing with a 4 year old girls hissy fit over bedtime.
Reminds me of Madden Raider in a way.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Florida Pete, what are the sprint times of the guys you’re talking about? You do realize that the 90 year old maniac who’s doing our drafting only pays attention to speed, don’t you? Surely you know at least that much about your team. Maybe you don’t.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
LOL, person posting as Oakglenn. Might as well be Oak, though, because that’s how he truly feels. Fla pete, as well. The Raiders can start the season 0-10 and these guys will be boasting that Kiffin and Tennessee are like 5-5 and not being invited to a bowl.
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wow… you really think tennessee will be that good ???
February 9th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I don’t care about Tennessee, Pete. I’m a Raider fan. I want Al Davis to retire from football operations so WE can be that good. We haven’t won more than 5 games since the season we went to the Super Bowl. That’s not Kiffin’s fault.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
The Oakglenn Mock Draft List:
Round 1: Jason Smith OT Baylor or Eugene Monroe OT Virginia
Round 2: Max Unger C Oregon or Hakeem Nicks WR UNC
Round 3: Ron Brace DT Boston College or Fili Moala DE USC
Round 4 Jasper Brinkely ILB U South Carolina
February 9th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Oakglenn, is that the draft you think will help us best? Or…is it what you think Davis will do, regardless?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
sweep the leg Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Florida Pete Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
sweep the leg Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
What’s up Pete?
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Mr Leg !!!
how are you, sir ???
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Well, I just spent 12 minutes dealing with a 4 year old girls hissy fit over bedtime.
Reminds me of Madden Raider in a way.
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you make me feel pretty good about my 4 year old…
un-asked for advice… it worked for us…
we read to young Tan every night… and he is NOT required to turn off the light and go to sleep… we tell him he can read… but he cannot play or get out of bed…
rarely he will read… mostly he just goes to sleep…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
uhhhhhh…..i……ahhhhh…and….ummmm…. ~obama (studdering dumb ape)
February 9th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
BTW, good one phony Oakglenn. Kiffin is going down in flames. There is nothing anybody can do about it.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Pete, you’re pretty sure of yourself when you say YOUR 4 year old, aren’t you?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
i don’t think Brace will last till the 3rd round…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Anyone wanna use my hummingbird shape dildo on me?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Carlin, what does Obama have to do with apes?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Pete I think this is a very deep draft just like last years and you are going to see very very good players in the 3rd and 4th rounds.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Pete, you’re pretty sure of yourself when you say YOUR 4 year old, aren’t you?
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he calls me daddy…
now i can’t account for why you were given permission to call your old man “Homer”…
but that does not mean he’s not your dad…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Oakglenn, you said the same thing about our draft 5 years ago. How have those players panned out, aside from Nnamdi? Are we winning today, as you certainly said we would be a few years ago?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Pete, just because he calls you daddy, doesn’t mean he’s yours.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Florida Pete Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
you make me feel pretty good about my 4 year old…
un-asked for advice… it worked for us…
we read to young Tan every night… and he is NOT required to turn off the light and go to sleep… we tell him he can read… but he cannot play or get out of bed…
rarely he will read… mostly he just goes to sleep…
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I have a six year old boy and he sounds like your son. Boys are very steady that way.
Girls are an emotional rollercoaster.
Anyway, back to football.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Sweep the Leg and Pete, you guys are always talking about your kids. Are you guys kind of the home makers, while the wife earns the bread? That sort of thing? Mr. Mom?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
I was watching WWE Raw tonight and they flashed to the audience to show some of the fader players.
My take: my high school football team had players that looked more like fottball players than those fader whimps.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Pete and Sweep,
Are your wives out tonight? With friends? You guys pretty much stay home and take care of the kids, do the dishes, clean house? It’s cool. Lots of couples like that, these days. You just wouldn’t expect Raider fans to be like that. But hey, times are changing.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
LOL. They probably announced the Raiders players in the audience, like the Raiders are still feared. Only WWE fans would believe it.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I don’t care about Tennessee, Pete. I’m a Raider fan. I want Al Davis to retire from football operations so WE can be that good. We haven’t won more than 5 games since the season we went to the Super Bowl. That’s not Kiffin’s fault.
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you’re not a fan of the team…
you clearly don’t like the owner…
you don’t like the coaching staff…
you have said that the only two good players on the Raiders are Lechler and Asomugha…
you have made fun of people who claim they are fans by telling them they only like the colors and are gangbang wannabes…
and you denigrate anyone who sees anything good in this team… (other than Aso and Lechler)…
let’s review:
hates ownership + hates coaching + hates almost all the players + hates fans + hates colors =
RAIDER HATER + TROLL
February 9th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Pete and Sweep,
Are your wives out tonight? With friends? You guys pretty much stay home and take care of the kids, do the dishes, clean house? It’s cool. Lots of couples like that, these days. You just wouldn’t expect Raider fans to be like that. But hey, times are changing.
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You are a real tough-guy online.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
FPete, Dump Walker, draft Britt, as a junior, he has Fitzgerald numbers, and is 6′4″ of mean-ness. He’s 20 and could help this team for years…IMO
February 9th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Pete, hating Al Davis and all of his joke staff is proof that I love the Raiders. I want to see THE RAIDERS win, with any system, any coach. Just as long as they’re in Oakland, wearing the silver and black. You just want to see Al Davis win, with Al Davis’s guys, and Al Davis’s players. If there’s someone on the coaching staff commanding more respect from the players than Al Davis and taking control of the team, you’ll root for the team to lose. And you’re saying I’m not a real fan?
February 9th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
LOL. They probably announced the Raiders players in the audience, like the Raiders are still feared. Only WWE fans would believe it.
My take: If I could gather up my old high school football team which we are all in our 50’s….I bet we could give the faderz a good run for their mone on the gridiron.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
this is one year when i don’t think we should draft for a skill position…
this should be the year when we get the lines fixed and just a little linebacker help…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Sweep, wow. It’s true? I was just joking at first. But hey, man, a lot of couples are like that. What do they call those guys? Mr. Moms? It’s nothing to be ashamed of. At least you’re taking care of your kids. Lots of guys don’t. In fact, it’s probably a guy like that that’s the biological father of your kids. It’s good that you’re taking care of them, and being a good, obedient husband to your wife. We need more nice guys like you, Sweep The Leg.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Florida Pete Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
this is one year when i don’t think we should draft for a skill position…
this should be the year when we get the lines fixed and just a little linebacker help…
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I completely agree with that statement. Funny thing, we get the lines shorn up, and some run stuffing interior play, and I have a feeling we will be a competitive team. And BTW Pete, you are also right about loser troll hating owner, hates tea, hates fans, hates players, hates QB, hates fans who stick up for team. But he’s a “real fan”. Suuuuuuure he is.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Pete,
I am inclined to agree with you.
WR’s are dangerous to draft in the 1st round…P. Warrick, C. Rogers, D. Howard, to name a few. They also take 2 years to develop and learn to read defenses.
We have a QB, an everydown RB, a versatile RB, a great TE, and 2 promising WR’s.
Draft some big boys.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
# 4evaRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Darkknight01,I think its funny when people say that is 2 high 4 this position or that position.The draft is a crap shoot at best,so I’ve always said draft 4 need and hope it works out.Grove sucks,we havent givin Morris a real chance.Center calls the game at the line,Mack scored highest on the scolastic tests of all players.Center needs 2 be smart quickly during a game.We got recievers,RBs,QB.We need a C,RG,RT.I’ll take the smartest player and that just happens 2B Mack
^^^I hear ya and I like Mack, but Grove was considered the best Center as well in the draft when we got him in Round 2 and he has been up and down and always gets banged up. At #7, draft value dictates that you get a guy who will make an impact and start immediately and yes Mack would probably fit in nicely but if Cable and the old man want Mack, then they need to be SMART about it and TRADE DOWN and acquire more picks, then they can snag Mack 5-7 spots later while acquiring another pick or two.
I would rather have an impact pass rushing force off the edge who also makes tackles for losses and helps against the run like Everette Brown with that #7 pick. A team can never have too many playmaking DE’s IMO.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
come on madderaider, admit you have some type of weird unhealthy fetish about Al Davis. You have posters of the guy?? Is Mr Burns your favorite Simpsons charachter??
February 9th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Pete, hating Al Davis and all of his joke staff is proof that I love the Raiders. I want to see THE RAIDERS win, with any system, any coach. Just as long as they’re in Oakland, wearing the silver and black. You just want to see Al Davis win, with Al Davis’s guys, and Al Davis’s players. If there’s someone on the coaching staff commanding more respect from the players than Al Davis and taking control of the team, you’ll root for the team to lose. And you’re saying I’m not a real fan?
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i have never ever hoped the Raiders would lose… and that includes the coin toss…
even as much as i thought kiffie sucked… you nor anyone else in here saw a single word from me saying i am hoping the raiders will lose…
you, on the other hand… in this particular thread, less tham 200 comments… have said constantly that that Raiders will lose next year…
how can you say that and claim you hope the Raiders win???
what rational person here will speak up for you and say they believe you are a fan of the team…
you’re a bigger fraud than kiffie…
and struggling at trying to involve my family isn’t going to get you anywhere…
when you do that you are simply indicating who the classless fuqq is on this blog…
and… by the way… in that respect, no-one else comes close…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Sweep, wow. It’s true? I was just joking at first. But hey, man, a lot of couples are like that. What do they call those guys? Mr. Moms? It’s nothing to be ashamed of. At least you’re taking care of your kids. Lots of guys don’t. In fact, it’s probably a guy like that that’s the biological father of your kids. It’s good that you’re taking care of them, and being a good, obedient husband to your wife. We need more nice guys like you, Sweep The Leg.
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You are truly a pathetic loser. Your parents did a poor job. TOUGH GUY!!!!
February 9th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Florida Pete Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
this is one year when i don’t think we should draft for a skill position…
this should be the year when we get the lines fixed and just a little linebacker help…
My take: It doesn’t matter who you draft. As long as the faders are run by a senile owner and a new coaching staff every year they will remain the pathetic faderz.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
past my bedtime…
take care everyone…
February 9th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I’ll bet within minutes maddenraider will be off to the local sacto gay clubs looking to pick up some 90 year old guy with slicked back hair, wearing a black leather Raider jacket. He probably does it every nite.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Oakglenn Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I’ll bet within minutes maddenraider will be off to the local sacto gay clubs looking to pick up some 90 year old guy with slicked back hair, wearing a black leather Raider jacket. He probably does it every nite.
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February 9th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Maddenraider later this nite:
“Please no “uncle al” not without vaseline again…”
February 9th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Too far.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
It’s truely amasing how this idiot can’t wait to come in here and get abused, night in night out. What’s his problem? Glutton for abuse.
MR are you one of those sadistic masochist, getting yo’ ass beat while screaming YA-ESSS!!
February 9th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
At some level it’s comic relief, but the fact that he is relentless with his classless comments shows his character.
Pretty pathetic.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
That’s the problem with me STL I always go too far, but yes BHP, there is something wrong with him that he just comes here to be abused.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
out.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
All stupidity aside….in the last two games of the year, do you guys think we won those games with our defence or our offence?
February 9th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Actually Grim, we won with offense, defense, coaching and special teams. We lost games earlier that were team losses, the wins later in the season were team wins.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Al Davis, Al Davis, Al Davis
February 9th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
EXACTLY. Our team isnt as bad as thay made themselves look at times throughout the season. We now have a coach that is teaching them to play with some unity.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Carlin, what does Obama have to do with apes?
he is ONE idiot!
February 9th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Hey, I may troll now and again, but trust me, Al Davis is every bit as sharp as he was 25 years ago.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Post #200 Seriously LMAO
February 9th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Carlin, #212
Lol, he may be an ape, just not a Great Ape. lmao
February 9th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
troll if you want to be oakglenn, I can take another name.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
The main thing I like about coach Cable is, this isnt just business. This is personal. Hes not just some shmo looking for a paycheck. This is his team. Just think of how many of us in here grew up with the RAIDERS just like he did. And he gets to coach ‘em. This is VERY personal. Just like someone who disresects your momma. It makes it personal. It brings out those emotions that make you do things you probably wouldnt do under regular circumstances. It makes you go THERE! Does anyone in here know what im talking about? Its GO time Muthaf#^$#rs!
February 9th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Profootballtalk.com has a poll going right now for the best cb in the NFL.
Nnamdi is in 2nd place by less than 100 vote to Antoine Winfield.
Let’s hook him up.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Has anyone here read this new article about more Kiffin blunders this week in TN…
http://www.collegefootballtalk.com/2009/02/09/well-well-well-look-whos-cheating-now/
February 9th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Thanks OG, thought you’d like that one.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
# Real Oakglenn Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
troll if you want to be oakglenn, I can take another name.
* Aint that the truth!
February 9th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
How about this potential Raider draft if Andre Smith falls…..
1. Andre Smith- will be plugged right in and play RT and be a mauler for years.
2. Kenny Britt- big, fast, strong and has an attitude. Can easily develop into a #1 WR
3. Terrance Taylor or Alex Magee- here are two potential solid DT’s to plug into the rotation
4. Jasper Brinkley- we all know and want this guy potential beast of a MLB as our 4th rounder.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
So now u gonna try and take my name? Fu-Q!!
February 9th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
#221 Is a troll. Thats not me.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
This isnt oakglenn you FU(IN pillow-biter.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
George Carlin,
Obama’s an ape? Wow. Didn’t know that. So, basically, Sarah Palin and her grandpa got beat by an ape? That doesn’t say a lot about the Republican Party.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
BHP, it’s funny you talk about masochists who keep coming back for a beating. Kind of describes Al Davis, doesn’t it? Comes back every year as GM of the Raiders, only to get beaten on like a pinata by the rest of the NFL.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Alabama’s Mobile Register just registered JaFATso Russell at a whopping 370 pounds of crisco eating pig!!! Who needs to draft a left tackle we have this useless pig of an Elway talent (LOL STUPID OLD GOAT)maybe now he will be the next Jonathan Ogden talent!
February 10th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Inside the bay’s Jerry kiss @ss Mc#*ckled reports that the old goat is currently taking pimozide for the treatment of monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis (now classified as the delusional disorder, somatic type by DSM-IV-TR).
February 10th, 2009 at 1:31 am
MR you know why Oak defends the Raiders/Al? because as you pointed out correctly multiple times, he DOES know about other teams in the league, about their operations/failures/fukkups…
and you also say Al just cares for 40 times…
what is Seabass’ time in the 40 bra, or Gallerys, Grove? even Aso is not the fastest CB out there and never was when we picked him.
you guys are so possesed with Al (since the beginning of the internet-era) its just, nuts, funny lol.
go to any mock-draft for instance, all they do is fill the raider-parts with cliches on Al, everyone of em, and all they do explaining their picks for other teams is “this guys got speed, NO cant pass him up. their secondary is too slow for the NFL. they suck”, “this dude is a huuuge, physical OLiner and wont slip past Andy Reid” etc etc etc.
i posted one the best of’em a couple days ago where the mediots reported how the Cards management “ENCOURAGED their new HC Whisenhunt to retain the DC” while they blast Al for keeping Ryan last year
Peter “did anyone else wittnessed the greatest game/catch/drive/coaching/SB last weekend” King aka the BIGGEST BANDWAGONER OF ALL TIME was blasting the Redskins how they are handling team info in one article (about their OL) and critisizes Al/Raiders a month before “for running a tight ship on that regard, pissing of the media and deserves what he gets in return as speculation blablabla”.
its just sad that some of us fall for it(media-agenda) like teenagers for anti-pimple-solution…
come ooonnn.
February 10th, 2009 at 1:38 am
…or 45 year old women paying a 100 bucks for 25 ml of anti-wrinkles lol. promoted by 16-year old teenagers. lol
February 10th, 2009 at 4:48 am
MaddenRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
BHP, it’s funny you talk about masochists who keep coming back for a beating. Kind of describes Al Davis, doesn’t it? Comes back every year as GM of the Raiders, only to get beaten on like a pinata by the rest of the NFL.
My take: anyone who would respond to BHP must be very lonely. BHP is a kunt.
February 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 5:04 am
darkknight01 Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
# 4evaRaider Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Darkknight01,I think its funny when people say that is 2 high 4 this position or that position.The draft is a crap shoot at best,so I’ve always said draft 4 need and hope it works out.Grove sucks,we havent givin Morris a real chance.Center calls the game at the line,Mack scored highest on the scolastic tests of all players.Center needs 2 be smart quickly during a game.We got recievers,RBs,QB.We need a C,RG,RT.I’ll take the smartest player and that just happens 2B Mack
^^^I hear ya and I like Mack, but Grove was considered the best Center as well in the draft when we got him in Round 2 and he has been up and down and always gets banged up. At #7, draft value dictates that you get a guy who will make an impact and start immediately and yes Mack would probably fit in nicely but if Cable and the old man want Mack, then they need to be SMART about it and TRADE DOWN and acquire more picks, then they can snag Mack 5-7 spots later while acquiring another pick or two.
I would rather have an impact pass rushing force off the edge who also makes tackles for losses and helps against the run like Everette Brown with that #7 pick. A team can never have too many playmaking DE’s IMO Darkknight01 THAT MAKES TOTAL SENCE 2 ME BRO
February 10th, 2009 at 5:14 am
Our primary Oline need is tackle. We can get by with Grove/Wade/Morris. Remember we still need to sign Carlisle and Grove and hope McQuistan comes back from ACL otherwise we are looking at two Oline picks on day one.
Our top priority on Dline is DT.
I can see day one with OT,DT,DE in that order.
I would say that Warren,Sands and Harris are gone.
February 10th, 2009 at 5:15 am
Great Morning NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a great day 2B alive.I know this is a Raiders blog but…There has been a break-through on Muscular Sclerosis!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 10th, 2009 at 5:25 am
MS usually affects white women.But a young black male came down with it.Doctors harvested his own stem-cells and saved them.Then doctors destroyed his immune system.Then they injected his own stem-cells back into him.MS leaves lesions on the brain,thus debilitating the parts of the body where the lesions on the brain are.3 years later this young black male has NOOOO lesions on the brain!!! 2 me this is just truley wonderfull
February 10th, 2009 at 5:58 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Oakglenn..
your dutch might be better than mine, i know one word, and its the equivalent to n’gger, and its not something im proud of…
okay, so to get you right, its a FACT, because you say it is?? aha…
February 10th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Worst staff in the NFL with puppet Cable and the rest of these stiffs. And how did they supposedly hire this guy away from Washington when he didn’t even take the job? Idiot.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:03 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, 4EVA-L M N -HWNDR-ROCKSTAR AND OTHER’S, THAT IS GREAT NEW’S ON M S 4EVA , WHERE DID U READ THAT ?
February 10th, 2009 at 6:04 am
DirtLot..
here the TV networks started showing regular season games in 2002, i believe.. so most here are Pats, Steelers, Bucs, Eagles and Seattle fans..
So when I wear my black jerseys i get plenty of heat.. maybe thats the reason to why im so pissed at Al..
Old NFL fans (not age, but for how long they have been following the sport) are raider fans, Bills, Bears and skins fans..
February 10th, 2009 at 6:06 am
what was that Nononoxyl 9 fella’s problem, all he did was asking how guys felt about old players.. it was a bit annoying to go through his post, not that Oakglenns trolling was any better.. very tiresome! and Brien was running his mouth again.. *sigh*
February 10th, 2009 at 6:11 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 5:25 am
MS usually affects white women.But a young black male came down with it.Doctors harvested his own stem-cells and saved them.Then doctors destroyed his immune system.Then they injected his own stem-cells back into him.MS leaves lesions on the brain,thus debilitating the parts of the body where the lesions on the brain are.3 years later this young black male has NOOOO lesions on the brain!!! 2 me this is just truley wonderfull
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great isnt it, here they call it rebooting as the PC, wonderful you guys got rid of the republicans so stemcell science can be be explored fully.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:12 am
INTERESTING L M N , THANK’S. ARE U OK, SOUND’D LIKE U WHERE READY TO HURT SOMDODY YESTERDAY MORNING ?
February 10th, 2009 at 6:14 am
yeah Morning to you too Dirtlot, 4eva, RRS… and to the rest, whom aren’t present =)
February 10th, 2009 at 6:15 am
ASOMUGHA WINS THE VOTE — TROY VS. ED IS NEXT
Posted by Mike Florio on February 10, 2009, 8:35 a.m.
In a stunning comeback unlike anything his Raiders team has accomplished in the past several years, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha erased a 60-vote deficit with 60 minutes to go and blew away Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield, finishing with a margin of more than 200.
And so the 2008 Darrell Green Award goes to Asomugha.
Next up, it’s the Pat Tillman Award. And there are only three finalists — Ed Reed, Troy Polamalu, and Brian Dawkins.
Vote at the home page. The polls close at 9:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 11.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Dirt Lot I saw it on the news,but it was done in a hospital in Illinois
February 10th, 2009 at 6:17 am
LMN I take it Denmark and surrounding countries are already deep into stem-cell research???
February 10th, 2009 at 6:21 am
A look at some of Obama’s claims in Elkhart, Ind., and the news conference called to make his case to the largest possible audience:
OBAMA: “Not a single pet project,” he told the news conference. “Not a single earmark.”
THE FACTS: There are no “earmarks,” as they are usually defined, inserted by lawmakers in the bill. Still, some of the projects bear the prime characteristics of pork — tailored to benefit specific interests or to have thinly disguised links to local projects.
For example, the latest version contains $2 billion for a clean-coal power plant with specifications matching one in Mattoon, Ill., $10 million for urban canals, $2 billion for manufacturing advanced batteries for hybrid cars, and $255 million for a polar icebreaker and other “priority procurements” by the Coast Guard.
Obama told his Elkhart audience that Indiana will benefit from work on “roads like U.S. 31 here in Indiana that Hoosiers count on.” He added, “And I know that a new overpass downtown would make a big difference for businesses and families right here in Elkhart.”
U.S. 31 is a north-south highway serving South Bend, 15 miles from Elkhart in the northern part of the state.
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OBAMA: “My bottom line is, are we creating 4 million jobs?” he told the news conference.
He said in Indiana, “The plan that we’ve put forward will save or create 3 million to 4 million jobs over the next two years.”
THE FACTS: Job creation projections are uncertain even in stable times, and some of the economists relied on by Obama in making his forecast acknowledge a great deal of uncertainty in their numbers.
The president’s own economists, in a report prepared last month, stated, “It should be understood that that all of the estimates presented in this memo are subject to significant margins of error.”
Beyond that, it’s unlikely the nation will ever know how many jobs are saved as a result of the stimulus. While it’s clear when jobs are abolished, there’s no economic gauge that tracks job preservation.
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OBAMA: “They’ll be jobs building the wind turbines and solar panels and fuel-efficient cars that will lower our dependence on foreign oil and modernizing our costly health care system that will save us billions of dollars and countless lives.”
THE FACTS: The economic stimulus bill would allocate about $20 billion to help hospitals and doctors transition from paper charts to electronic health records for their patients. Research has shown that in some instances, electronic record keeping can eliminate inappropriate services and improve care, but it’s not a sure thing by any means. “By itself, the adoption of more health IT is generally not sufficient to produce significant cost savings,” the Congressional Budget Office reported last year.
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OBAMA: “I’ve appointed hundreds of people, all of whom are outstanding Americans who are doing a great job. There are a couple who had problems before they came into my administration, in terms of their taxes. … I made a mistake. … I don’t want to send the signal that there are two sets of rules.”
THE FACTS: Two of his appointees, former Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle for health and human services secretary and Nancy Killefer as Obama’s chief compliance officer, dropped out after reports they had not paid a portion of their taxes.
Obama previously acknowledged he “screwed up” in making it seem to Americans that there is one set of tax compliance rules for VIPs and another set for everyone else. Yet his choice for treasury secretary, Timothy Geithner, achieved the post despite having belatedly paid $34,000 to the IRS, an agency Geithner now oversees.
That could leave the perception that there is one set of rules for Geithner and another set for everyone else.
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OBAMA: “We also inherited the most profound economic emergency since the Great Depression.”
THE FACTS: This could turn out to be the case. But as bad as the economic numbers are, the unemployment figures have not reached the levels of the early 1980s, let alone the 1930s — yet. A total of 598,000 payroll jobs vanished in January — the most in nearly 35 years — and the unemployment rate jumped to 7.6 from 7.2 percent the month before. The most recent high was 7.8 percent in June 1992.
And the jobless rate was 10.8 percent in November and December 1982. Unemployment in the Great Depression ranged for several years from 25 percent to close to 30 percent.
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Associated Press writers Tom Raum, Jim Kuhnhenn, Kevin Freking and Anne Gearan contributed to this report.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:24 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 6:17 am
LMN I take it Denmark and surrounding countries are already deep into stem-cell research???
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yup, I believe the 3 largest stem-cell banks are danish..
February 10th, 2009 at 6:27 am
NOW THAT OUR MORNING POLITICAL COMMENTARY IS OUT OF THE WAY…WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON NnAMDI, SIGN AT ALL COST’S OR TRADE ?
February 10th, 2009 at 6:30 am
WAS TALKING ABOUT POST-249, U GUY’S ARE OK L M N ,4EVA
February 10th, 2009 at 6:32 am
NOW THAT IS SOMETHING 2B PROUD ABOUT LMN.Wish I could say that about the good ‘ole USA
February 10th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Well chores are calling BBL NATION =)
February 10th, 2009 at 6:35 am
—”Jets announced that former Raiders quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo has been hired to serve as assistant quarterbacks coach”—
Thank God he is gone, he isnt even worth being QB coach, only assistant..
February 10th, 2009 at 6:36 am
# DIRT LOT FOOTBALL Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 6:27 am
NOW THAT OUR MORNING POLITICAL COMMENTARY IS OUT OF THE WAY…WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON NnAMDI, SIGN AT ALL COST’S OR TRADE ?
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Muhahhaha, good one =) my thoughts too, but i didnt think it was in my place to say so =)
February 10th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Of course all the liberal supporters want to end the political talk when the truth is exposed.
When they are spouting lies about Republicans, then the conversation is great.
Liberals are like roaches. Turn on the light and they scurry back into the darkness.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Obama has been in office for 2 or 3 weeks now. Where is my free gas and free food?
I thought he was going to “hook a brother up” after the election.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:43 am
MAYBE NOT MY PLACE ETHER L M N, JUST THAT I COME IN HERE TO TALK NFL / RAIDER’S, AND TAKE A BREAK FROM THAT STUFF, THAT IS WHY I DO NOT COME IN IN THE EVENING’S MUCH ANY MORE…
February 10th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Man, I leave for a few seconds and all hell breaks loose.
I hate trolls.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Have to sign Nnamdi. Not only is regarded as one of the best in the NFL, he is a character guy. Leaders are needed on this team.
It would be a huge hit to the locker room to lose him.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:51 am
DirtLot..
at least more your place than mine =) LOL
February 10th, 2009 at 6:54 am
right on, Raiders75….with all the talk of the ‘culture’ with this team, Nnamdi is an invaluable presence both on and off the field. A class act. I hope things work out and he is not an unhappy camper.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:55 am
whats up Dirt Lot, LMN, 4eva?
how u doin fellas?
February 10th, 2009 at 6:59 am
YEH RAIDER-75, I HOPE WE CAN KEEP HIM, HAVE HEARD RUMMBLING’S THAT HE WANT’S TO LEAVE THOUGH,POST-263 GOOD POINT’S AS WELL…
February 10th, 2009 at 7:02 am
ROCKSTAR, ALIVE & WELL…
February 10th, 2009 at 7:02 am
well you can’t blame a guy for wanting to bail but maybe he’ll get a new dose of optimism with the changes that have been made; and the draft and free agency on the way.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:04 am
The Raiders moved closer to readiness for the 2009 season by hiring former Cal coach Jim Michalczik on Monday to be their offensive line coach.
“This hire completes our 2009 coaching staff, with the exception, perhaps, of a quality control position or two,” Raiders senior executive John Herrera said.
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From the (above) article. Why do people keep saying that this dude will be our OC? ESPN doesn’t know squat. Steve & Jerry cover the Raiders on a daily basis and actually check with the team to see what rumors might be true. Tollner is the passing game coordinator. Cable is the play caller. We don’t need an OC. Tollner will be used in the same role Knapp was last year after he was stripped of his play calling duties. He’ll assist in the game plans and help Cable & Russell as much as they need. Cable controls the running game. We’re not hiring anyone else, except maybe a quality control person or two according to Herrerra (who speaks for Al Davis) … the staff is complete. quit complaining and get behind it
February 10th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Neil Young’s new tune has line about missing the Raider game because his flatscreen gets repossessed.
a classic low-budget Neil production, with low-budget ipod, lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7L7XsHKCVs
February 10th, 2009 at 7:09 am
I don’t see Nnamdi signing a long term deal, but i’ve been wrong before
He’ll be tagged. Play for $12 million this year and then move on next offseason. Routt will also be a FA next offseason.
Justin Miller, Rashad Baker & Chris Johnson are FA’s this offseason.
for once in my life I wouldn’t be angry if Davis drafted a corner in the first round. gotta think about the future unless we want Darrick Brown or John Bowie starting in 2010…
February 10th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Rockstar I hear ya on corners but man our lines are in immediate need of help!
February 10th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Rockstar,
I don’t see both Cincy and Cleveland passing on the local kid Jenkins before us. 3rd or 4th round might be a better area to look at a DB.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:39 am
RRS
ya, i think you’re right about our CB situation.
Aso and CJ line up as 1 and 2 next year with routt at nickel most likely (depending on how camp and preseason go).
We draft Jenkins or V. Davis and start getting him trained under the two of the better CBs in this league right now.
I still don’t think we need to be drafting a CB in the 1st though, barring a trade of some kind, we really need to be addressing our lines.
If Grabtree’s there, Al takes him. If not, I’d say despite the high level of play from Henderson, we go LT or grab Orakpo.
I still feel stupid saying stuff like that though. According to us, the Raiders are taking Rey, Orakpo, Crabtree, Jenkins, and Raji with the #7 pick.
Its still very up in the air, but bottom line, its very possible that Al grabs Jenkins in the 1st or Davis in the 2nd.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I don’t see both Cincy and Cleveland passing on the local kid Jenkins before us. 3rd or 4th round might be a better area to look at a DB.
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Vegas: you’re probably right. Both teams need a corner too. I’ve never seen you on here before 8am. you feeling ok?
You guys know this from me because i’ve said it many times that corners are a dime a dozen with a solid pass rush & stout run defense. If Marshall can turn us into that kind of defense we’ll be much better off in the win column. I would rather see Huff and Branch given a shot at CB than take one in ANY round of the draft. I also hope we resign Johnson, Miller & Baker. I’m not thrilled about tagging Nnamdi unless he signs a long term deal. Paying him that much money for 1 year of service is a waste imo. We’re not a Super Bowl contender, even Al Davis admitted that in his press conf.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:53 am
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LOL, Classy =)
February 10th, 2009 at 7:54 am
If Nnamdi Asomugha refuses to sign a long term deal and Malcolm Jenkins is available at #7 you might as well go out and buy a Jenkins jersey, because he’ll be a Raider. no matter what other team needs are …
thats not what I want. Thats what I predict will happen
February 10th, 2009 at 7:58 am
#274
Yeah I’m all right, got to the office a little early, and the work I was supposed to do kind of fizzled out, thanks for the concern.
Good points on the pass rush and the effect it has on corners. I also don’t like the idea of having Nmamdi playing with a one year deal, although you have to franchise him some-way so he just doesn’t walk out the door.
Huff is an interesting enigma. He has all the “physical skills”, size and speed, to be a DB, but based on his past failures here, moving him to corner will probably be just the next failure for him.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:59 am
RRS
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exactly, we can get solid play from our DBs already on the roster. toss in a little zone, zone blitz, and we don’t need shut-down man-on-man machines.
our picks could be much better spent.
but we’ll probably get jenkins.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:02 am
If Jenkins is as good as advertised, than I guess we can do much worse. Just doesn’t seem like the biggest “need” for the team.
In his favor, he is the unquestioned best corner in the draft. I would rather have the best college player at any position, than the 3rd best tackle, and pay him #7 money.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Oakglenn,
Do you think anyone here values the opinion of a guy who trolls as MaddenRaider and who thought the Giants only blitzed a couple of times in the SB and that Tampa had a young SB team and that Warren and Sands are highly graded in NFL circles? lmfao
Get a life.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:04 am
we really need to be addressing our lines.
If Crabtree’s there, Al takes him. If not, I’d say despite the high level of play from Henderson, we go LT or grab Orakpo.
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LAto theBay: Agreed. As soon as Jim Michalczik watches film of Kwame Harris & Cornell Green false start and their matador style pass protection he’ll probably wonder “what was I thinking, taking this job”? Then he’ll see Jake Grove & Cooper Carlisle undersized and overpowered by DL and how we get stuffed every time we try to run up the middle. “Wow, are these really my starters”? Then he’ll look at what we got for depth and see John Wade & James Marten, who don’t fit the zbs in any way, shape or form. “who signed these clowns”?
If the Raiders don’t address the o-line this offseason I fully expect Jim Michalczik to walk, even if he is best friends with Cable. All he has to say is “geez man. i’m not a miracle worker”
February 10th, 2009 at 8:06 am
i rather have macklin than jenkins
February 10th, 2009 at 8:09 am
SuspectJ,
I was in the Maclin corner for awhile, he is a dynamic prospect, but he seems a little more of a “project” than what I would like with #7 pick. He is a straight-ahead burner, but not a polished and fluid WR like Crabtree is.
But gun to my head…Maclin vs. Jenkins….have to go with Maclin, strictly as a bigger need. Of course, if Nmamdi and CJ leave, that all changes.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Dakota..
LMAO.. =)
February 10th, 2009 at 8:10 am
If Jenkins is as good as advertised, than I guess we can do much worse. Just doesn’t seem like the biggest “need” for the team.
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Vegas: Davis doesn’t draft based upon NEED. I would, but Davis does not. He has a history of drafting DB’s and if given the chance to take the best DB in the draft I gotta think he will. I didn’t think McFadden was a need pick with Fargas, Rhodes, Jordan, Echemandu all tearing it up in 2007 and Bush waiting in the wings. I would have taken Ryan Clady, the best LT for the zbs in the draft. Did anybody REALLY expect Kwame Harris to become a stud LT for the Raiders? I didn’t.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:12 am
drafting Maclin at #7 would be a bigger reach than when the Dolphins took Ted Ginn Jr. at #9
February 10th, 2009 at 8:13 am
LMN and Dirt Lot;It’s your place 2 say anything you want,when you want,imo
February 10th, 2009 at 8:15 am
how many WR’s were drafted in the first round last year? NONE. WR’s are a dime a dozen unless you find a rare specimen like Crabtree. Crabs will be taken in the TOP 10 and I could easily see him being the only WR selected in round 1 …
February 10th, 2009 at 8:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 8:10 am
If Jenkins is as good as advertised, than I guess we can do much worse. Just doesn’t seem like the biggest “need” for the team.
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Vegas: Davis doesn’t draft based upon NEED. I would, but Davis does not. He has a history of drafting DB’s and if given the chance to take the best DB in the draft I gotta think he will. I didn’t think McFadden was a need pick with Fargas, Rhodes, Jordan, Echemandu all tearing it up in 2007 and Bush waiting in the wings. I would have taken Ryan Clady, the best LT for the zbs in the draft. Did anybody REALLY expect Kwame Harris to become a stud LT for the Raiders? I didn’t.
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You are right about AL, let’s just hope the Browns and Bungals do there part and draft the kid.
D-Mac as a RB might not have been the biggest need, but our offense desperately needed, and still does to some extent, an exciting play-maker, one who could pick up big chunks of yardage. Still think he is going to have close to a 1,000 yard receiving year soon.
Kwame was a joke of a signing, and an even bigger joke of a LT.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:15 am
4eva…
thanks =) LOL
February 10th, 2009 at 8:15 am
If we want immediate WR help I think Mike Furrey, formerly of Detroit, would be a nice, cheap addition. Certainly not the end all be all answer to our WR problems, but he would be more likely to produce next season than a rookie WR.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Dakota..
My thoughts too, he is this years Drew Carter, with an upside, no ruined knees, AFAIK..
February 10th, 2009 at 8:19 am
do you guys think Al will go after PacMan this year?? LOL
February 10th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Steve, in one post you made jerry’s posts look like a fourth graders scribbles! Hopefully you’ll take over this blog! NO MORE JERRY!!!!
February 10th, 2009 at 8:26 am
The question with the O Line boils down to: Mario is are best player there. gallerys a lock at LG. center? thats a need, but one that can be addressed in the 3rd.
we really need a RG, RT, and a C.
It would be foolish to draft a LT and park our best player on the line, or move him out of position. You draft a LT at #7, pay him #7 money and play him at RT? Bad idea.
I say:
Keep Mario at LT
Take a DE/DT in the 1st
Take a WR/CB (thats Al, personally, I take a MLB here) in the 2nd
Take a C in the 3rd
Take a RG in the 4th
this doesn’t leave a lot of room to get a high-caliber MLB, but if out DLine play is solid, it will create space for our LBs to make stops.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I think our WRs just need 2 mature.I may be dreaming but…Chaz looks an awful lot like Warren Wells wearing #81,and JLH is almost as fast as Cliff Branch.Hopefully we have our WRs 4 years 2 come
February 10th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Mike Furrey’s stats -
2006: 98 catches, 1086 yards & 6 TD’s
2007: 61 catches, 664 yards & 1 TD
Not bad. He’ll be 32 years old before the season starts though
February 10th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Were Furry’s stats padded by playing with the Lions and going against prevent defenses at the end of games? Maybe, but he would be cheap, and being an undersized, slower, white, undrafted, WR in the NFL, you gotta think he is a hard-worker. Those guys don’t get much of a chance, they have to earn it.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:33 am
32 years is nothing, Rice made sure we know that..
February 10th, 2009 at 8:33 am
and he might come cheaper than Toooooooooooomer Dakota
February 10th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Plus he can play FS, one of the few guys in the NFL who has started on both Defense and Offense, and is a special teams guy as well.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Crabtree is already showing his WR mentality. Do you really want to subject JR and DMC to another headcase like Javon Walker? This team has enough problems. The last thing that needs to happen is for another mental midget to get drafted by the Raiders mental retard.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Toomer, Furrey, I don’t care, as long as we get Jamarcus some help. It is nice that Al thinks our WRs played great the last few games of the season, and they did, but we need some insurance.
I don’t know if we will get it though as long as Walker is stuck on the roster.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:36 am
4evaRaider Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I think our WRs just need 2 mature.
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yup, but to do so, they need an older rolemodel, that they can compare themselves by, not stat-wise, but as how they work and acts…
February 10th, 2009 at 8:36 am
I rather have Furrey than Toomer..
February 10th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Raider Nation 951 Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Crabtree is already showing his WR mentality. Do you really want to subject JR and DMC to another headcase like Javon Walker? This team has enough problems. The last thing that needs to happen is for another mental midget to get drafted by the Raiders mental retard.
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What did Crabtree do or say? Just curious.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:37 am
he would be cheap, and being an undersized, slower, white, undrafted, WR in the NFL, you gotta think he is a hard-worker. Those guys don’t get much of a chance, they have to earn it.
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yeah. he could be our version of Wayne Chrebet. Or Mark Wahlberg in that Disney movie where he played for Dick Vermeil & the Eagles. i think that was based on a true story, right?
February 10th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I hate Arizona and they need a DB. Trade Nnambdi straight up for me and I’m there!
February 10th, 2009 at 8:42 am
post 304 LMN I agree =)
February 10th, 2009 at 8:43 am
RRS…
nah, I dont think so.. do you honestly think he would make returns??? ha has had 23…
LOL, he was listed as FS in STL in 2005 =)
February 10th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Boldin and a 2nd this year, and a 3rd next year, for Nmamdi and we should listen.
Trading the best corner 1 or 2 corners in the league, for the 7th-10th best WR, straight up, doesn’t make much sense.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:44 am
# ANQUAN BOLDIN Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I hate Arizona and they need a DB. Trade Nnambdi straight up for me and I’m there!
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no thanks we would rather keep N N A M D I, than have you here, go see the Eagles they would love you and your tantrums..
February 10th, 2009 at 8:45 am
my client wants to get paid twice as much money as Javon Walker. Javon is garbage and Anquan is coming from a Super Bowl team and a starter in the pro bowl
Arizona said they will give Anquan Boldin to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for two 1st round draft picks. We talked to Al Davis about Nnamdi Asomugha, but he would not budge.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Dakota,
NFLN did a thing where they followed him around to see how he’s preparing for the draft. He sounds like a retard when he opens his mouth, speaks in 3rd person, went to “Prime U” and never actually worked out. Stood around talking to Sanders and Rice. If it was me, I would have been working my azz off with the two of them trying to become a complete player and increase my draft stock, not showing off my blinged out “Crab5″ Tahoe. He needs to get his head on straight or he will be another Javon Walker and find himself knocked out in an alley.
I realize he is just a kid and doesn’t know better, but not many people when given $40M suddenly change for the better. Add that to the “roommate” drug dealer and I think he is just too much of a risk to take at 7. I think he has potential to be a very good WR in the NFL, however, I think it won’t be that way if he comes to the Raiders. They aren’t known for helping headcases grow out of that phase.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Arizona doesn’t have to trade Boldin, he has one year left, and if Boldin goes “public” with his intention to not show up to mini-camp and training camp, AZ has no hand or bargaining power.
Kind of like us with Moss. We would have gotten more than a 4th rounder for him, except he ruined our bargaining power by basically saying he wouldn’t play or show-up. If Boldin does the same shyt, he can be picked up for a 2nd rounder or maybe a 3rd.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I say:
Keep Mario at LT
Take a DE/DT in the 1st
Take a WR/CB (thats Al, personally, I take a MLB here) in the 2nd
Take a C in the 3rd
Take a RG in the 4th
this doesn’t leave a lot of room to get a high-caliber MLB, but if out DLine play is solid, it will create space for our LBs to make stops.
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LAto theBay: I’d be cool with Orakpo or Raji in the 1st round. Then i’d go RT in round 2. C in round 3 and best available DE, DT (whichever we dont take in rd 1) or LB in round 4.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:51 am
*********** Al Bundys Commitment to Excellence ********
****Hire a Coach that has never had a winning record***
How a team so many L’s and not many W’s, can become a winner again. Cable has never experienced winning, never had a winning record. How can he show himself to his team as a winner and a leader. How can he install a winning game plan, when he never could. At Idaho, opposing teams laughed at him, for his inept play calling. He has 11W-35L at Idaho !
You can have very good talent, but with a so called leader as Cable is projecting himself, which he is not.
How can he turn this Faider team around. Its not going to happen. Cable as head coach at Idaho 11W and 35L and was laughed off the field many times.
Idaho Coach………………11W and 35L
Raiders………………….4W and 8L
Total……………………15W and 43L
*** Just Sell Baby………………..and so it is!***
February 10th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Vegas: Look what Chad Johnson did all last offseason. Then when push came to shove he played. Remember Lance Briggs in Chicago? Anquan Boldin was unhappy with his contract LAST offseason and played. Derrick Burgess hasn’t been happy with his contract for 2 years now. Haynesworth will probably stay in TN. Ray Lewis will stay in Baltimore, etc etc
guys talk when the camera is rolling, but when the team comes at them with a contract offer, they sign and say they wanted to stay all along.
We should have kept Moss. Even with half effort, he was still better than Porter & Curry.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:57 am
JSB
It was IDAHO, who cares! Really?!?! IDAHO? That is like saying UC Davis should be a powerhouse. How many times have you heard anyone say “I want to play in Idaho!” NEVER. Idaho is like coaching for a startup high school. He got his feet wet, grew as a coach and moved on……….Just like you should. IDAHO? If that is all you could come up with to complain about this team, you need to lay off the hard stuff.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Vegas and Rockstar,
I agree with DE or DT in the first, but then I think we go Center in the 2nd, as that is the only spot that assures us of getting Luigs or Mack (former Michalcsik player). Jake Grove was a former second-rounder, I am not sure that we can replace him with a rookie third-rounder so easily, and those two guys are heads and tails above the rest of the centers in this draft.
RT’s that would fit our system will be available late in this draft, guys like Lydon Murtha or Sebastian Vollmer. Plus we MAY already have our guy in James Marten.
As for the rest of the draft, we need TALENT at SOLB, DT, DE and maybe WR. So we should get one or two of those with the 3rd and 4th rounders.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Nice 2 see you posting again RN 951 =)
February 10th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I DA HOE =)
February 10th, 2009 at 9:15 am
BBB,
Kiper has the Steelers taking Mack 32nd. May have to trade up, which Al is more likely to do than trade down, to get him.
I agree with you that we can lineman who can play and add depth later in the draft, rounds 3-5.
Would love to have Raji, only DT worth taking at 7th, but highly doubt he last until us. Listened to John Clayton on espn radio this weekend, and he said that Detroit is taking a QB, only way they wouldn’t is if they took Raji. Same thing with St. Louis, taking an OT but might look at Raji, and he said no way does Cincy pass on him if available. DE might be more likely at #7.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:16 am
it seems, either way, we have to sacrifice a need in the draft. whatever the void is, we fill it in FA.
Al wakes up and smells the coffee draft:
1. Orapko
2. Mack
3. Best available NT
4. MLB (Brinkley?)
5.
6. RT
we gotta get a couple of gems on day 2 for this to work and we address WR through FA or trade.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Thanks 4eva.
I had to take a break. Trying to get things together to open my own business.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Thanks 951, interesting stuff on Crabtree.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:20 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I DA HOE =)
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Ida, is a female name here in scandinavia, I always wondered what she did to deserve to be called a ho.. =)
February 10th, 2009 at 9:22 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 9:20 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I DA HOE =)
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Ida, is a female name here in scandinavia, I always wondered what she did to deserve to be called a ho.. =)
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she stayed in oakland for a minute, lol
February 10th, 2009 at 9:25 am
“He was the assistant head coach under Jeff Tedford……Tedford credited Michalczik with turning Cal’s offensive line into one of the best in the Pac-10.”
Thats all I needed to read. Tedford is a helluva letter of recommendation.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Vegas,
I don’t see Raji being there either, but I just threw that in just in case. I really have NO clue who we will end up with at #7. Most years you can narrow it down to two or three guys that you are sure it will be, but this year I think we could draft Raji, Orakpo, Everette Brown, Jenkins, Crabtree, Maclin, Oher, Jason Smith, Eugene Monroe, Aaron Curry or even Rey-Rey, hell maybe Laurinitis. There are just so many question marks, I hope they just take the highest-rated guy on their list when the time comes, regardless of position.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:27 am
LA2 daBAY..
LOL
February 10th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Dakota
I was disappointed. I figured he would wind up in S&B come April. Kind of still do, hope he doesn’t perform well in Al’s eyes at the combine.
I just don’t see the need to draft a WR at 7, but I also didn’t see the need to draft a RB last year at 4. I wanted either Ellis or Rivers, this year I would rather have Rey Maualuga or Brian Cushing, but I’m also a USC homer who wants to see them in S&B. Neither of them are “projected” to be top 10 picks, but either could fill a major need on the Defense. We need a strong hard hitting MLB, and Morrison could easily slide outside to SAM. That takes care of 2 holes with one pick.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Best of luck 2 you 951 bro =)
February 10th, 2009 at 9:35 am
RN 951,
What about the Matthews kid in the 2nd or 3rd round. Don’t know where he is projected, but a USC back-up or lower on the depth chart is as talented as a starter on most other teams.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Forget WRs, LBs and DEs….o-line has to be our priority this offseason. We need a new RT, C and maybe RG. Without addressing those needs everything else is moot, we will continue to be below average on offense and we will continue to lose games. If we get those positions secured then Russell, McFadden, Bush and the young WRs are going to look much better next season.
Our defense was bad, but hopefully a new DC can breath some life into that talented side of the ball, and with a better o-line maybe our offense can help them out more in coming years, that is, of course, if Cable plays our best players next season. If the defense still stinks under Marshall, then we will be forced to find replacements on that side of the ball in next year’s draft.
Come on Al, tackle and C rounds 1 and 2.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am
One thing to keep in mind about Jenkins and this is coming from a huge Ohio State fan who watched all of their games. He not actually be a true lockdown corner at the next level and might be better suited playing safety. He has great skills at the line of scrimmage but his recovery speed is suspect along with the fluidity of his hips. However, he is a great tackler with good instincts so I can see why safety was mentioned as a possibility at the next level.
So, being an OSU and a raider fan, it would be cool to see somebody go from your team in college to your team in the NFL. However, I think that he would be a mistake for us to draft as we do not really need a CB or a safety who may be a little overrated at this point.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Dakota Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Forget WRs, LBs and DEs….o-line has to be our priority this offseason. We need a new RT, C and maybe RG. Without addressing those needs everything else is moot, we will continue to be below average on offense and we will continue to lose games. If we get those positions secured then Russell, McFadden, Bush and the young WRs are going to look much better next season.
Our defense was bad, but hopefully a new DC can breath some life into that talented side of the ball, and with a better o-line maybe our offense can help them out more in coming years, that is, of course, if Cable plays our best players next season. If the defense still stinks under Marshall, then we will be forced to find replacements on that side of the ball in next year’s draft.
Come on Al, tackle and C rounds 1 and 2.
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But is there a RT worth the #7 pick? Or, if so, we draft a LT and shift him over to the right and pay him LT dollars? What about Mario? Trade him?
There seems to be too many question marks taking a tackle here.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:41 am
951,
USC homer huh? What do you think about ND stealing that LB from Hawaii out from under your nose? That kid is going to be a monster. Too bad for USC.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:42 am
BBB -
I don’t see us taking Rey-Rey, Laurinitis or E Brown.
Assuming the Lions take QB Stafford, and the Rams take LT Andre Smith there are 4 teams and Raji, Orakpo, Jenkins, Crabtree, Maclin, Oher, Jason Smith, Eugene Monroe, Aaron Curry to choose from.
Chiefs get Crabtree. Seahawks get an OT or Maclin. Think the Bengals & Browns will take Curry & Jenkins.
That leaves us with Orakpo, Raji and 2 tackles to select from …
of course everything could change if the Chiefs or Lions trade for a franchise QB like Matt Cassel. Rams might target Jordan Gross in FA. Browns could target Julius Peppers to play OLB in their 3-4 defense.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I would rather have the best DE, WR, or LB with the #7 pick than the 3rd best LT.
But if we can get the best center at #39, that would be a steal
February 10th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Our best 1 and 2
1) Raji or Orakpo
2) Phil Loadholt to play RT. Mario is playing LT!
Screw a WR
February 10th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Crimedog,
How about James Laurinaitis in the 2nd or trading back into the end of the 1st to pick him up if they don’t get Rey Maualuga at 7? Would he be an upgrade over Kirk? Don’t know enough about him to make that call.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:52 am
I agree with Crimedog in post #341
February 10th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dakota
I was in shocked to say the least. If he want’s to throw his future away by going to ND and playing for a coach on the chopping block and a mystery HC next year basically loosing 2 years of his college career, maybe he wasn’t USC material. With the entire starting LB corp entering the draft and 2 out of 3 being projected as 1st rounders, there is no way I would go to ND.
I would rather take my chances as walking into a starting spot as a Freshman or worst case a Sophomore.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:52 am
4eva
Thanks man.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:55 am
I don’t think Raider fans have come to realize, yet, how bad a coach Kiffin really was. Now it has come out UT had to admit two cheating violations committed by Kiffin on the same day Kiffin insinuated Urban cheated. I am seriously starting to wonder if Kiffin will last the full season when the Vols start getting blownout by the likes of Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Auburn and South Carolina. Loosing to Kentucky and Vanderbilt could be the deal breaker.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Vegas,
I would rather have the third best tackle and sure up a major need than the second best WR (Maclin) who will be unlikely to contribute next season or reach for a LB like Rey or Lauranitististstestis that have major holes in their games.
DE is another story, but who’s spot does he take, Richardson’s or Burgess’? Does replacing one of them make us that much better? Having another solid tackle on the roster seems like it would make us a better team. If he ends up playing RT, or if Henderson is forced to RT, hopefully they can adjust. It wouldn’t be the first time in NFL history a player went from LT to RT.
LaTo TheBay,
As far as cost of a LT playing RT, do you think that really matters to Al? He paid Gallery LT money to play RT and G, and he paid Walker major money for absolutely nothing and he paid D. Hall major money for giving a WR a 15 yard cushion. If Henderson wins the job Al would be paying the rookie LT money to play RT, but he would also be saving money by playing Henderson and his cheap rookie contract at LT, so it balances out, for a year or two at least.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am
vegas raider Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I would rather have the best DE, WR, or LB with the #7 pick than the 3rd best LT.
But if we can get the best center at #39, that would be a steal
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extremely good point, VR
i think taking a (3rd best) franchise LT in this draft is foolish unless you’re dealing or benching mario (both ideas foolish).
We should be in the market for a RT and can certainly get a good one on day 2.
we really need to be looking defense with that pick.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am
RRS,
I would agree that Rey-Rey, Laurinits and E. Brown are the least likely choices, but you never know with Al, however he has drafted only one LB in the first round in his entire history with the Raiders so I would not bet on it.
I think we may be drafting heavily on defense in this draft. Al wants to go young, and the offense is young and talented with the exception of the O-line (center, RT)
The defense however is older and aging fast, with very few draft picks used on it over the last few years. We need younger DE’s, DT’s, and more talent at SOLB and FS. The other wildcard is that our offense will retain continuity with the coaching staff, but the defense has a new coordinator.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Raider Nation 951 Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dakota
I was in shocked to say the least. If he want’s to throw his future away by going to ND and playing for a coach on the chopping block and a mystery HC next year basically loosing 2 years of his college career, maybe he wasn’t USC material. With the entire starting LB corp entering the draft and 2 out of 3 being projected as 1st rounders, there is no way I would go to ND.
I would rather take my chances as walking into a starting spot as a Freshman or worst case a Sophomore.
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As a ND fan, I can’t say I disagree with anything you said, lol. It was crazy that the guy chose ND over USC.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I dont think Laurinaitis would be a real upgrade over Kirk. I would bet that Kirk is a little bit faster than Laurinaitis. People here are quick to shove Kirk aside but lets not forget that this guy has been one of the best, if not the best, locker room guy we have and he has not let the losing change his attitude toward the team.
Another thing to keep in mind about drafting a linebacker with our 1st round pick. This would pretty much ensure that either Kirk or Howard, or possibly both, would be gone when their contracts are up. We would not be able to keep all 3 linebackers due to money issues. Do you guys really want Maualuga that bad that are don’t care if Howard or Morrison is gone after next year? Personally, I would like to see those two stay Raiders for a long time!!
February 10th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that people take me really seriously, a redneck Laker fan from the sticks who don’t know squat about the NFL, but who just wallows in negativity. Compared to me, La Milicia Negra is a football expert. LMFAO.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:02 am
BBB
I know Rey is a very very long shot. Hell, I’ll even go as far to say it will never happen, hovever, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t make it the most logical pick up. IF you were to draft Rey or Cushing you could plug them into the middle of the Defense and slide Morrison out to SAM and fill 2 needs with 1 pick. Which other pick in the draft will fill 2 needs?
February 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am
If Henderson wins the job Al would be paying the rookie LT money to play RT, but he would also be saving money by playing Henderson and his cheap rookie contract at LT, so it balances out, for a year or two at least.
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thats a rather good point, although if Mario plays great, he’ll command a huge contract and we’d still be paying a rookie RT LT money for several years and paying Mario LT money.
Thats a lot of money to be invested in such an unproven line.
LT-Mario
LG-Gallery
C-Mack
RG-Best available
RT-Oher?
I like it, but its young. I still say we address DT/DE with #7 and get a RT gem later. Tough call.
It really could go several ways this year.
At least we got an interesting draft.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am
LOL, yeah no need for WRs, Jammy just have to throw the ball high enough, then he can run down the field himself, and catch the ball as well… no biggy..
February 10th, 2009 at 10:05 am
LAto theBay Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am
We should be in the market for a RT and can certainly get a good one on day 2.
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Latothebay,
You think our starting RT position can be left to the second day of the NFL draft? No fuking way. If that spot isn’t filled in free agency then we must address it in the first three rounds of the draft.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Dakota Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that people take me really seriously, a redneck Laker fan from the sticks who don’t know squat about the NFL, but who just wallows in negativity. Compared to me, La Milicia Negra is a football expert. LMFAO.
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so gutless
February 10th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Post 349 good points BBB
February 10th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Dakota,
Do you think Andrew can make it 3 knee injuries back to back to back? Lakers aren’t going to know what to do with him in the playoff’s next year if he doesn’t. LOL
February 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am
LOL, yeah no need for WRs, Jammy just have to throw the ball high enough, then he can run down the field himself, and catch the ball as well… no biggy..
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DRAFT SOLVED:
we move JaMarcus to RT and draft Sanchez.
Al, I am your new GM.
Gimme my Mo-ney
February 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Dakota,
If we draft the best RT in the 2nd round, that seems better than over-paying for a guy to switch to RT.
I wouldn’t want Maclin at #7. I campaigned for it last week or so, but I have changed my mind. Too much of a project, but Crabtree is a different story, I would take him.
I think our D, in just about all facets, was a much glaring need at the end of the year than our O-line. Our O-line dominated the last two games, when has any part of our D dominated a game for 60 minutes?
We have to address the line in the draft, but there is other ways of doing it besides throwing 20 million dollars to the 3rd best college player at his position, than asking him to change positions.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:11 am
We need younger DE’s, DT’s, and more talent at SOLB and FS. The other wildcard is that our offense will retain continuity with the coaching staff, but the defense has a new coordinator.
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BBB -
I’m glad Ryan is gone. That guy and his staff accomplished NOTHING here. I’m glad we got Marshall, an experienced DC. At least the staff on D has continuity amongst themselves. They should work well together. DL Coach, LB Coach and DC are all from Seattle. I think Davis wanted Martindale, but Cable wanted Marshall. Cable got his man, as stated in the presser. I think our secondary will be better with more pressure from the D-Line & LB’s. I also think the run defense will be better with new schemes. It’ll be interesting though to see what happens to situational pass rushers like Burgess, Edwards & Scott in a Marshall defense. I expect J-Rich to keep his job, since he’s our only DE stout vs the run. Maybe Gunheim figures in someplace, but I doubt we keep 5 DE’s on the roster…
February 10th, 2009 at 10:11 am
LMN
The only way JR would throw anything down field and run and catch it is if it was a jelly filled doughnut. Then I could see him hustle down field to catch it. Maybe a large steak, some cajun dish, but not a football.
Unless he though it was a bag of fried pork skins insted of a pigskin.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:12 am
vegas raider Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Dakota,
If we draft the best RT in the 2nd round, that seems better than over-paying for a guy to switch to RT.
I wouldn’t want Maclin at #7. I campaigned for it last week or so, but I have changed my mind. Too much of a project, but Crabtree is a different story, I would take him.
I think our D, in just about all facets, was a much glaring need at the end of the year than our O-line. Our O-line dominated the last two games, when has any part of our D dominated a game for 60 minutes?
We have to address the line in the draft, but there is other ways of doing it besides throwing 20 million dollars to the 3rd best college player at his position, than asking him to change positions.
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I agree, our need to address our bookends is going to be the most challenging aspect of our off-season.
Defense not as hard. Draft our guys, plug em in and roll em with whoevers already there.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Vegas,
RT in round 2 would be fine, but I have my hopes up for one of the good centers in round 2 (Unger or Mack) and I doubt we will find a great RT in round three, at least not one that can help right away.
Everything is so fluid right now with the #7 pick. Our best bet is to find a decent RT in free agency and then pick the best DT or DE in round 1 and a C in round 2, but right now I am just going with the assumption that we will not sign a RT before the draft.
Everything could change in the coming weeks, it should be fun to watch.
For those of you who want Loadholt at RT…he is 6′8″ 351….is he too big to play in a ZBS?
February 10th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Ya, we have to address one of these spots in FA, be it RT or MLB or maybe WR.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I understand the arguement about not wanting to take the 3rd best OT in the draft at #7, but I still wouldn’t be upset if that happened. If we draft Oher, Jason Smith or Eugene Monroe that fills a need. Cornell Green & Kwame Harris are not starters. You can’t count on Paul McQuistan or James Marten either. One spent last season on IR while the other didn’t even push Cornell, because he’s not a system fit. The TACKLE position must be addressed in round 1 or 2. Mario Henderson is not a good practice guy. He’s not a workout freak. He’s ready come game time though. This makes me think that if we drafted a tackle, that guy would dominate Mario from June thru August and win the LT spot. Mario would be moved to RT. Who says he can’t play there? Even at LT you need to run block.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Dakota,
Didn’t Al mentioned something about adding some power in the scheme? He may be a little oversized for ZBS but I personally like the mammoth o-line. With Gannon we had a huge o-line and it seemed like there were games where he could just sit back there for 10 seconds and survey the field.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Dakota
Do you think the Raiders are going to play a full time ZBS or some type of hybrid? Does the new line coach have a ZBS history or more of a traditional blocking sceme?
February 10th, 2009 at 10:24 am
draft WR in 2nd round.. Hakeem Nicks, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Derrick Williams and Juaquin Iglesias might be available
February 10th, 2009 at 10:24 am
this is all moot when Al takes Maclin and resigns Green
February 10th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Our best bet is to find a decent RT in free agency
***
tough call. I doubt you’ll find anybody who fits the zbs that can start day 1 at RT. Nobody thats better than Cornell Green. Who’s out there? George Foster? Move Kwame to RT? this must be addressed in the draft imo. Guys of Kevin Mawae/Alan Faneca calibur don’t show up in FA too often and not everybody is suited for the zbs.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:28 am
this is all moot when Al takes Maclin and resigns Green
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Green was resigned last offseason to a 2 year contract. so this will be his last year under contract. Harris is too, but I expect him to be cut unless Cable wants to try him at RG …
February 10th, 2009 at 10:29 am
draft OT in first and move Henderson to RT.. or draft B.J. Raji…
February 10th, 2009 at 10:30 am
RRS
thanks for the fact check
revised: this is all moot when Al takes Maclin and doesn’t cut Green.
Thats only sort of a joke really. It wouldn’t surprise me if Al took Oher or Monroe and stuck him at RT.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:34 am
# LAto theBay Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am
LOL, yeah no need for WRs, Jammy just have to throw the ball high enough, then he can run down the field himself, and catch the ball as well… no biggy..
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DRAFT SOLVED:
we move JaMarcus to RT and draft Sanchez.
Al, I am your new GM.
Gimme my Mo-ney
_____________________________________________________
I see Jammy as a DE… let Walter be the QB, then draft Jason Smith to protect Walter!
Al, I would be your GM for season tickets and loads of plane-tickets!
February 10th, 2009 at 10:36 am
# RaiderDK Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:24 am
draft WR in 2nd round.. Hakeem Nicks, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Derrick Williams and Juaquin Iglesias might be available
___________________________________________________________
Jason Smith in 1st, move Henderson to RT, then in 2nd draft Robiskie!!
February 10th, 2009 at 10:37 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:34 am
# LAto theBay Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am
LOL, yeah no need for WRs, Jammy just have to throw the ball high enough, then he can run down the field himself, and catch the ball as well… no biggy..
===============================
DRAFT SOLVED:
we move JaMarcus to RT and draft Sanchez.
Al, I am your new GM.
Gimme my Mo-ney
_____________________________________________________
I see Jammy as a DE… let Walter be the QB, then draft Jason Smith to protect Walter!
Al, I would be your GM for season tickets and loads of plane-tickets!
======================================
nicely done, 3 birds with one stone.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Dakota
NFL.com has a small clip of crabtree with Sanders and Rice at Prime U.
http://www.nfl.com/draft Click on the video clip on the right side. They cleaned it up alot from the full video I saw a couple of days ago. He doesn’t sound like a moron in this one.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
B.W. asks, “Is anyone else a little leery about Cable calling the plays?” Is the Pope Catholic? You bet I am, given his terrible record so far as a head coach. Whatever else Cable is, he is NOT an Xs and Os kind of guy, which surely must be the most important trait of an Offensive Coordinator. What the Raiders do and why they do it mystifies me–and just about everyone else following this team.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I still say we should take Rey Mauluga with the #7 and shift Morrison to SLB. Then take a RT in the second, or maybe take a center in the second like Mack Or Unger and try to find a RT in FA. But if the Chiefs take Crabtree instead of Aaron Curry, then I think we should take Curry in the first. It is gonna suck trying to defend Bowe and Crabtree at the same time, I can tell you that right now. If the Cheifs take him, let’s hope he’s a bust! lol.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:49 am
ZBS is such a nuance. I wouldnt feel comfortable putting first round money in an OT that MAY be able to play ZBS.
Unless a guy currently plays in a ZBS system in college (ie Ryan Clady), I wouldnt draft one early in the draft.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Vegas Raider mock draft:
Detroit- Stafford
STL- Andre Smith
KC- aaron curry
Sea- Crabtree
cle- Jenkins
Cincy- Raji
So than what do we do? Jason Smith might be the pick, or do we go for Orakpo??
What if it goes:
Det- Stafford
STL – Andre Smith
KC- Crabtree
SEA- Raji
Cle- Jenkins
Cincy- Jason Smith
Than do we go Curry??
The point is, our hands are tied until we see what happens with the first 6 picks.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:55 am
another prospect to save a pick or a FA signing is to address RG with a player already on the roster (IE moving Grove to RG or giving Kwame a shot there) and draft Mack and a RT. Or try Kwame at RT, Grove at RG and Mack at C. Now thats 2 you saved.
it all depends on if we can fit someone on that right side or if we have to go outside our current roster.
i wouldn’t do it personally, but it appears Al has no problem shifting guys around and overpaying them to play out of position.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:57 am
If we don’t go DE in the first couple rounds, I’ll take Rulon Davis from Cal (admitted Cal homer here).
Former Marine, great motor, great teammate, probably could grab him in 3rd or 4th round.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Whatever else Cable is, he is NOT an Xs and Os kind of guy, which surely must be the most important trait of an Offensive Coordinator.
***
Why do you think Cable surrounded himself with EXPERIENCED play callers? Tollner, Hackett & now Michalczik.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:58 am
VR
The point is, our hands are tied until we see what happens with the first 6 picks.
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right, we’re gonna be doing this all day every day until late april
February 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Good to see the California Golden Bears O-line coach added to the staff. Arrington, Lynch, Forsett, Best; every year a Cal RB tears it up in the Pac-10. Think it could have anything to do with the blocking up front?
February 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
LAto theBay Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:58 am
VR
The point is, our hands are tied until we see what happens with the first 6 picks.
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right, we’re gonna be doing this all day every day until late april
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I’m in!!
February 10th, 2009 at 11:00 am
nice article about our new line coach Jim Michalczik … with quotes from him about joining the Raiders
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskies/2008725319_uwfb10.html?syndication=rss
February 10th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Super Bowl XI is on NFLN right now.
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February 10th, 2009 at 11:05 am
I think Jim Michalczik beleives in Tom Cable & the Raiders with quotes like:
1. this was a no-brainer
2. too good of an opportunity to turn down
3. It’s a good situation
4. there are only 32 of these jobs in the world
February 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am
macklins going to be the pick unless he has a bad 40 time
February 10th, 2009 at 11:07 am
if we have money for one free agent sign the LT out of carolina stud.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:08 am
# David Densmore Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
B.W. asks, “Is anyone else a little leery about Cable calling the plays?” Is the Pope Catholic? You bet I am, given his terrible record so far as a head coach. Whatever else Cable is, he is NOT an Xs and Os kind of guy, which surely must be the most important trait of an Offensive Coordinator. What the Raiders do and why they do it mystifies me–and just about everyone else following this team.
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David Densmore, Tom Cable was the primary play caller on the 1999 Colorado Buffalo team that was one of the top offenses in the nation. He also was the OC and top play caller on an 04 UCLA team that went from 6-6 his first year, to 10-2 he next year and again was one of the tops in the nation. These are major college programs going against excellent defensive players and staffs. Once Cable ripped the play calling here in Oakland, we saw more much imagination in formations, plays, and a much more balanced mixed offense. Using his 4th and 5th string receivers, 3rd string RB, and 2nd string LT he had Monte Kiffin and Richard Smith clearly off balance. If there is one thing Tom Cable is, is an excellent X’s and O’s guys. I don’t know where that came from.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Stimulus bill is passed, we are all doomed.
If we spent a million dollars a day, EVERYDAY, since Jesus was supposedly born, it doesn’t equal the amount our corrupt politicians are going to spend now.
Sorry, back to football.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Cable came to Oakland as the offensive line coach but will focus on the offensive play calling next season while Michalczik tends to the line. Cable will continue to use the zone-blocking scheme, but Raiders owner Al Davis made it clear at Cable’s hiring press conference last week he wants some more power in the blocking scheme.
So, who will Michalczik be coaching? Left tackle Kwame Harris won’t likely be back — the Raiders won’t pick up his option at his current prices (see below). Veteran center Jake Grove and right guard Cooper Carlisle are unrestricted free agents.
The Raiders have initiated preliminary contract negotiations with Grove, according to a source familiar with the talks, and he wants to return. However, after five years in Oakland, Grove is tempted to test the free-agent market before making a decision.
Left guard Robert Gallery and left tackle Mario Henderson are all but locks to return. Right tackle Cornell Green could go either way.
Also …
** Today’s the day NFL teams can begin releasing players with four or more years of experience.
Harris is an obvious candidate to go. He’s owed a $6 million roster bonus on top of a $2 million base salary next season — and they won’t pay him that after benching him last season.
- David White (SF Chronicle)
February 10th, 2009 at 11:09 am
I have faith in the cable man
February 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
politicians less than half the money they spent will ever reach its purpose the other 60 70 percent will go directly into there pockets and others investors pockets
February 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I thought AL said that the perspective HC candidates had to round up a staff during the hiring process and thats what landed Cable the job ?
Oh well..
“But Wednesday night, after UW’s letter-of-intent signing banquet, Michalczik received a call from Tom Cable, who had just been named Raiders head coach”
February 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am
new post!
February 10th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Dakota nice job couldn’t have said it better myself.
Post of the Month!
Rack him Jerry..
Dakota Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Oakglenn,
Do you think anyone here values the opinion of a guy who trolls as MaddenRaider and who thought the Giants only blitzed a couple of times in the SB and that Tampa had a young SB team and that Warren and Sands are highly graded in NFL circles? lmfao
Get a life.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Mistabrown Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I thought AL said that the perspective HC candidates had to round up a staff during the hiring process and thats what landed Cable the job ?
Oh well..
“But Wednesday night, after UW’s letter-of-intent signing banquet, Michalczik received a call from Tom Cable, who had just been named Raiders head coach”
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my guess is that his first choice would be Dalman, and if he couldn’t get him, we’d go without OL coach (Cable doing double duty), and OC (Tollner with the assist and Cable pulling triple duty).
Or maybe Al was just bullsh:ttin’
February 10th, 2009 at 11:20 am
# Mistabrown Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Dakota nice job couldn’t have said it better myself.
Post of the Month!
Rack him Jerry..
Dakota Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Oakglenn,
Do you think anyone here values the opinion of a guy who trolls as MaddenRaider and who thought the Giants only blitzed a couple of times in the SB and that Tampa had a young SB team and that Warren and Sands are highly graded in NFL circles? lmfao
Get a life.
—————————————–
You are a moron. A grade A moron. You have just misquoted me, you lie, you don’t have an IQ that even rodents have, you’re a complete scumbag, AND you;’re fat. Why would I care what you think?
February 10th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I don’t think Henderson is powerful enough as a run-blocker to move to RT. He’s better at pass-blocking and therefore better suited for LT. He played good but you do have to worry about him a little. Unless the Raiders can fit Jordan Gross into their budget, they should just leave Henderson at LT. If the Raiders do bring back Kwame for much less $$, it should only be as RG, not RT. The guy is a terrible liability as a pass-blocker but a good run-blocker. He might be able to fill that position nicely.
Round 1
– Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri (I also like Crabtree and Curry, who will likely be gone, and Maualuga, but I think Brinkley in Round 4 is a good value so I’ll pass).
Round 2
– Phil Loadholt, T, Oklahoma
Round 3
– Best center available, if there’s one worth taking here.
Round 4
– Jasper Brinkley, MLB, South Carolina
Round 5
– No Pick
Round 6
– Trade it for Mike Vick
Round 7
– Best available space-clogging DT or run-blocking TE.
FREE AGENCY:
– Re-sign Nnamdi
– Re-sign Lechler
– Re-sign Chris Johnson
– Re-sign Jon Alston (special teams/backup)
– Re-sign Justin Miller (special teams/backup)
– Re-sign Rashad Baker
– Re-sign Ekejuba (special teams/backup)
– Re-sign Sam Williams (special teams/backup)
– Sign Grady Jackson
– And 1 or more of the following bigger ticket FAs, if they can afford it
CETNERS
– Matt Birk, Vikings
– Jason Brown, Ravens
MLB
– Ray Lewis, Ravens
– Channing Crowder, Dolphins
– Mike Peterson, Jaguars
OT
– Jordan Gross, Panthers
– Mark Tauscher, Packers
DL
– Julius Peppers, Panthers
– Albert Haynesworth, Titans
February 10th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 10:11 am
We need younger DE’s, DT’s, and more talent at SOLB and FS. The other wildcard is that our offense will retain continuity with the coaching staff, but the defense has a new coordinator.
***
BBB -
I’m glad Ryan is gone. That guy and his staff accomplished NOTHING here. I’m glad we got Marshall, an experienced DC. At least the staff on D has continuity amongst themselves. They should work well together. DL Coach, LB Coach and DC are all from Seattle. I think Davis wanted Martindale, but Cable wanted Marshall. Cable got his man, as stated in the presser. I think our secondary will be better with more pressure from the D-Line & LB’s. I also think the run defense will be better with new schemes. It’ll be interesting though to see what happens to situational pass rushers like Burgess, Edwards & Scott in a Marshall defense. I expect J-Rich to keep his job, since he’s our only DE stout vs the run. Maybe Gunheim figures in someplace, but I doubt we keep 5 DE’s on the roster…
^^^If we go defense it should be Maualuga or Everette Brown….maybe even Raji.
In a Marshall defense….Maualuga can be his new Lofa Tatupu, another USC stud MLB.
February 10th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Somebody explain to me how the offense is going to be run. Tollner is the “passing coordinator”. Does this mean Cable calls the runs while Tollner calls the pass plays?? That doesn’t make sense. Or is Tollner the guy who sets the schemes and lets Cable call all the plays?
February 10th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Pathetic Writing. To suggest that anything that happened with our coaching staff is somehow a “delicious twist” is lame. We have the worst staff in the league from the top down. ECK
February 10th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Chris in NY Says:
February 10th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I don’t think Henderson is powerful enough as a run-blocker to move to RT. He’s better at pass-blocking and therefore better suited for LT. He played good but you do have to worry about him a little. Unless the Raiders can fit Jordan Gross into their budget, they should just leave Henderson at LT. If the Raiders do bring back Kwame for much less $$, it should only be as RG, not RT. The guy is a terrible liability as a pass-blocker but a good run-blocker. He might be able to fill that position nicely.
Round 1
– Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri (I also like Crabtree and Curry, who will likely be gone, and Maualuga, but I think Brinkley in Round 4 is a good value so I’ll pass).
Round 2
– Phil Loadholt, T, Oklahoma
Round 3
– Best center available, if there’s one worth taking here.
Round 4
– Jasper Brinkley, MLB, South Carolina
Round 5
– No Pick
Round 6
– Trade it for Mike Vick
Round 7
– Best available space-clogging DT or run-blocking TE.
FREE AGENCY:
– Re-sign Nnamdi
– Re-sign Lechler
– Re-sign Chris Johnson
– Re-sign Jon Alston (special teams/backup)
– Re-sign Justin Miller (special teams/backup)
– Re-sign Rashad Baker
– Re-sign Ekejuba (special teams/backup)
– Re-sign Sam Williams (special teams/backup)
– Sign Grady Jackson
– And 1 or more of the following bigger ticket FAs, if they can afford it
CETNERS
– Matt Birk, Vikings
– Jason Brown, Ravens
MLB
– Ray Lewis, Ravens
– Channing Crowder, Dolphins
– Mike Peterson, Jaguars
OT
– Jordan Gross, Panthers
– Mark Tauscher, Packers
DL
– Julius Peppers, Panthers
– Albert Haynesworth, Titans
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I like what you said for the most part, but I doubt that is how it’d go and there are several players that will likely be available that I think would be a better fit for the Raiders.
Maclin has the potential to be a stand out WR, but I think that #7 is too much of a reach for him here. I can really see defense being the pick here cuz our defense needs more help than our offense does. This pick will likely come down to one of 3 guys; LB Aaron Curry, DE Brian Orakpo, and DT BJ Raji.
The second pick I feel could could one of several ways, depending upon who was drafted with the 7th overall pick. I like OT Kropog here, more than Loadholt. C’s Alex Mack or Max Unger are possible. Mack is the more dominating C of the two, but Unger is the more versatile, as he is also able to play both tackle spots. DT Ziggy Hood and NT Ron Brace could get the call if Oakland doesn’t take Raji with the first pick. WR’s Hakeem Nicks or Darrius Heyward-Bey could be the pick if Al or Cable feel like they not to get a WR here if they are available.
The third round pick could be C Jonathon Luigs if a C wasn’t taken in the 2nd round. NT Brace is said to possibly fall into the 3rd round. OG Herman Johnson could be a good pick if he’s available as he is a montrous OG at 6′7 370.
The 4th round is reserved for MLB Jasper Brinkley. I like the idea of having Morrison play as the SAM. I think he is better suited for that.
The 6th round is reserved for my TE Bear Pascoe. He will be able to get some of the heat from coverage off of Miller and he’ll be a great fit cuz he is a very good blocking TE in addition to his receving ability.
I really just see the 7th round as being a pick to shore up either the DL or the OL.
I agree that Oakland needs to sign all or most of it FA’s. But there are only going to be a limited number FA’s that Oakland will be able to sign and most of the ones you mentioned are gonna be out of our price range. Gross will command a lot of monay. Tauscher is a very real possibility as he is a very solid OT and he will provide great verteran leadership to the younger OL on the team. Khalif Barnes could be signed as he will likely be cheaper than Tauscher. DT Haynesworth will become the highest DT in NFL history. And DE Peppers has stated that he only wants to sign with a team that runs a base 3-4 defense and will also command a ton of money. There is a very real possibility that DT Rocky Bernard will want to follow his forme coaches from Seattle to the Bay. He would be an instant upgrade over all of our current DT’s on roster. Housh will be expensive as well and I think that Bryant will likely just be a one season wonder.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Grove n Farglass wouldnt start on any otherd team in the NFL. Its laughable people can they are good
February 11th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Leave my boy alone. He’s fragile.
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I like how the guy in post 409 gave it some thought, bless his heart, too bad al will just throw darts.
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February 17th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
well let’s hope cable can call a good offense..there were alot of good o. coordinaters out there…get some wide recievers!!!
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