Papa closing in on Scully
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Ventured in to the city for a dry run performance of the “Chronicle Live” show on the network Comcast Sports Bay Area, with the added bonus of being there for the network’s introductory party in the evening.
As the title suggests, San Francisco Chronicle reporters and columnists will be featured, but those from other media outlets will also be guests.
My topic?
To explain how I could possibly label the Raiders a contender in the AFC West, as I did in an April 1 blog.
(Funny, considering the state of the division and that there are only four teams in it, I didn’t consider it that big a deal).
Anyway, since the show’s host is Raiders radio announcer Greg Papa, at least I had a sympathetic ear. You watch this team every week for several years, you go into every season hoping they’ll be relevant.
Upon arriving at the studio in San Francisco, Papa was having his makeup applied.
“Don’t laugh, Jerry, you’re next,” he said.
A few moments later, I had makeup brushed on my face for the first time in half-century of life. (It got re-applied later _ apparently I have a shiny forehead).
Before the taping began, a news director asked me if I could weave in the fact that Papa had been named winner of the California Sportscaster of the Year. I told him I could handle it.
Papa asked me about the Raiders being a contender on the air, and I talked about the the Raiders closing out the 1999 season with a 41-38 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, which included the memorable call of the newly-named California Sportscaster of the Year saying, “Wheatley won’t go down!.”
While I didn’t think the Raiders were on the verge of a 12-4 season, as that team was, I said I thought considering the state of the division, they were legitimate contenders. The last obstacle was the Chargers (they’ve shown the last two years they can beat both the Chiefs and Broncos) and that was a wall they could climb in Week 1.
I also said I thought the Raiders were better off in the short run but not necessarily in the long run for the Broncos having dealt Jay Cutler to the Bears for a pair of first-round draft picks.
As stated before, I think Cutler’s got wonderful passing skills, but is lacking in leadership and tends to make the worst of a bad situation _ not the skills I would want in a franchise quarterback. Still, the Broncos would be worse off in 2009 after such a messy divorce.
Anyway, I wasn’t included in a later panel of which Bay Area team (excluding the Sharks) would be the first to have a winning season among the Raiders, 49ers, Giants, A’s and Warriors. None of the panelists (Glenn Dickey, Gwen Knapp, Jorge Ortiz, Chris Townsend) thought it would be the Raiders.
When you’re in the worst six-year run in franchise history, media optimists are understandably in short supply.
The Comcast party afterward had big-name attendees from the front offices of every team but the Raiders. That’s not surprising, considering the network’s Web site advertises itself as a network for the Giants, A’s, Warriors, Sharks, Kings, Quakes, Monarchs and also has an entry for “college teams” with the Raiders nowhere to be found.
That’s right. The soccer earthquakes and WNBA Monarchs are involved. Not the Raiders.
(The Raiders have their own syndicated shows, with Papa serving as a host, and will get somewhat of an organizational point-of-view by having Papa affiliated with the station).
Talked to Papa at the network’s opening party afterward and told him I’d been set up to sneak in word of his award. He told me Vin Scully had won 28 times, so he needed only 27 more to catch him. Wish I’d had that line before the cameras were rolling.
On the other hand, it doesn’t matter much, since it was a practice show which won’t be aired as the network worked out the kinks for its opening. They’ve been running test shows for awhile now.
I’m tentatively scheduled to be a guest later in the month to talk about the draft. Unless, of course, I don’t make the cut. If not, I’ll figure it’s that my forehead is too shiny.
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April 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 pm
First
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Go Raiders
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Great news! Hope this puts an end to all the Raji ditto heads out there…
Imagine Kelly and Raji both rushing the QB…that would leave WHO to stop the run??? Oh right, they both play the same position….sigh.
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 am
You should look into doing some type of web show once in a while Jerry. Maybe do an interview or have a clip from one of these shows you do if you can permission.
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 am
With thoughts of us winning the division no wonder your forehead is so shinny. I’m about to get me some polish right now to buff mine all bright. Nice line by Papa, and I’m glad he’s the one to stick with us after Mr. Holy Toledo himself! I would love to get the games on television with Papa and the crew’s coverage of the game broadcast. I can see this Charger’s game really generating some inertia towards playing winning football again. Thanks, Jerry, for throwing out the idea.
Raider on,
Chamorro Raider
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 am
I feel your pain Jerry. I was once interviewed as a guest on a local start-up show. The show never aired locally but I’m told it ran in China. I never got to see the final product but I’m told people in China liked it.
I agree the Raiders should be contenders in the AFC West but considering 8-8 won the division last year that’s not saying a whole lot. A 7-9 or 6-10 record can be 2nd place this year. The out-of-division schedule is rough. The team has to at least go 3-3 in the division or it can get real ugly.
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 am
RaiderDogg…
Alvin Heartblood…
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3408827398_d976b3c2e0_o.jpg
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 am
Morning guys!
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:30 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 am
RaiderDogg…
Alvin Heartblood…
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3408827398_d976b3c2e0_o.jpg
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LOL, sorry, a bit early for me LOL, Alvin Youngblood Hart… in DK last night =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 am
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/03/AR2009040300609.html?nav=timespace
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:16 am
4-12, tops. Maybe worse. I’ve seen too much Art Bugel III in Tom Cable to believe he’ll prevent this team from going on it’s usual mid season skid.
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:48 am
Good Morning NATION
Jerry,you no longer have a 4 head.With all the hair loss it’s now an 88 head =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 am
LMN,no never heard of Alvin Hart.But I was a HUGE Thin Lizzy fan.The Cowboy Song is 1 of my ALL-TIME favs.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:17 am
And BIG-FREAKKIN-DEAL, OH MY GOD NO PLEASE NO!!!
Thats whats wrong with this world,idiots think MARIJUANA is the devils weed or something.Well I’m gonna tell everyone EXACTLY why it was outlawed.
In February 1937 issue of Popular Mechanics had a story on weed.It stated it was more stronger than cotton for clothes,more nutritious than soy-beans and it takes 4 acres of oak trees to make the same amount of paper that mary-jane only takes 1 acre.Well the business-men that were in those fields said WHOA we are gonna be put out of business because of this new wonder-crop.Well they greased the powers-that-be pockets and in 1938 Marijuana was out-lawed.Once again we were ALL duped by big-business Marijuana has NO business being labeled a DRUG.It has no derivatives added,is 100% natural,alleviates menstrual cycle pain and is now thought 2 stop cancer cells from multiplying.All the people in jail because some dumb-azz business men were afraid of loosing their cash-cows.And AS ALWAYS THERE ARE PLENTY OF POLITICIANS WILLING TO TAKE A PAY-OFF FOR THEIR VOTE.WASHINGTON MAKES ME SICK
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:20 am
4eva..
heard him last night, I was sitting in the bar, he noticed my raider cap, and said “the next one is for my fellow raider fan” and pointed at me =) rather amusing =) most there thought i was some VIP, because of it, they didnt get it at all =) LOL
he is from Oakland and has been a fan since 67 =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:21 am
Yep Warren Sapp sure could not play football b/c of his marijuana “addiction” could he
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:23 am
WAKE-UP PEOPLE AND STOP BELIEVING EVERYTHING THE POLITICIANS TELL YOU.Man aint nothing but a bunch of sheep being led 2 slaughter.WAKE-UP PEOPLE!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:24 am
4 EVA…I have a disease called Menuire’s Disease and Mary Jane is the only thing that helps it. 2 hits 1-2 times a week cures me. Otherwise I go down completely with dizziness and angst.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:26 am
LMN you shoulda went up 2 him and saqid lets go out-back.Me and my friend Raji will burn one with you =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:27 am
said sorry
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:28 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWU3_s81pXk
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:28 am
Even though dope in moderation is no big thing. B.J. still blew it. People can have addiction problems and taking bong hits when you know you’re going to be tested is a bad sign.
The sign of addiction is when drug usage causes problems in your life. If the consequences of your use increase or are great then you’ve got a problem.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:31 am
BabySlash, da purps has MANY values but because it is soo mis-understood sheep are afraid.And I’m very happy 4 you that it helps you.Nancy Reagan had every drug known 2 man in her medicine cabinet and she always said just say no.WHAT A FREAKKIN HYPPOCRITE
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:33 am
LOL
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:35 am
I just got censored! ha ha
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:35 am
Baby slash, are you formerly known as Copenhagen Fan??
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:36 am
LMN ja !
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:38 am
Slap,reminds me of a Vandals song LMN;
Show your love with a slap
So she cried,call her baby
if she wants to go out say maybe
You know a woman cant respect a weak man
You never let a woman have the upper-hand
Chours
And if she talks back,you really gotta slap her down
you give her that slap of love
keeps her coming around
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:38 am
very well then =) good to see ya =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:39 am
LMN you too. You were chillin’ at Mojo last night huh? Remember the 2 gigs at Australian Bar the 10th and 11th ha ha
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:41 am
By the way, I have to comment the Cutler trade. Denver got a lot of value for a guy who is a malcontent and a distraction.
I’m in agreement with Dakata’s dad. If Cutler performs in ChiTown then it’s a good trade for them. Nevertheless, Denver made out. Let’s hope the Orton coughs up a huge furball.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:41 am
Show your love with a slap,you know she will be back!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:43 am
If Denver can boost their D in the draft it could work out for them, because Orton is not bad. He’s got good targets on the outside, a good tight end and they have some servicable RB’s.
Somebody mentioned they could get Rey and that kid who’s the no. 1 RB prospect….if that happens the Donkeys could be ok. doh!
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:47 am
donkeys got 2 1st and a third and Orten
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:49 am
I have flashbacks to the herschel walker deal, chicago like minn thinks they got a great player but man that is a lot of draft picks for a guy who threw 18int last year and is a big crybaby and mentally weak.
GO RAIDERS!!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:51 am
How much better wr do the donkey have compared to da’ bears , oh well If the fins can go from 1-15 to 11-5 with a qb who throws like a girl than the sky is the limit for j-russ.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:52 am
NOMOREFARGAS…I agree! But at the same time, Chi needs a QB NOW, and they we’re getting one who can do anything immediately in this draft. They’re going for it, which I understand from their point of view.
STILL, I’m amazed that Denver could get so much for a creep like Cutler. Shucks, we only got a 4th for Randy Moss.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:52 am
lol
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:55 am
B. Marshall and Eddie Royal, Stokely, Jabbar Gafney and Scheffler at TE are much better than Berian (I think he’s a FA also) and Hester. They (Da Bears) have no WR’s at all.
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:57 am
B-slash..
yup, ive asked my mates if they want to join me =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:57 am
Baby slash..
berian is a viking… he was FA last season..
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:58 am
Bears got a real good RB in Ike Fortay and now they look like a well rounded O,imo
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:58 am
Forte,sorry
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:58 am
Bears ahs Earl Bennett and Davin Hester as their startes this season..
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:08 am
LMN oh yeah..Berian is LONG gone ha ha. They still have lousy WR’s!
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:10 am
ohh yeah… a real crappy WR corp, but they will be better with Cutler as QB, compared to Orton..
nå, jeg vil på jagt efter en frokost pizza…
see ya, all..
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:14 am
I am always more amazed that knowing a test is coming up they get caught, if you perform drinking or that stuff i don’t care but you know a test is coming up. Still look how good castillio is with the chargers and that idoit took roid’s for the combine so if Raji fell getting him in the 2rd wouldn’t be the worst thing.
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:29 am
Why are there so many millionaires in the NFL that can’t take a taxi when they are drunk and stay off drugs???? Don’t get it!
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:31 am
NMF…
its addictive, they know the test is coming, but cant stop… furthermore, they underestimate how long it takes to get it out… Normally you say 30 days, but the real thorough test can trace back to ~3 month.
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:31 am
all that money and no sense
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:34 am
a friend of mine got arrested and had to peeee in a cup.He been a smoker 30 years and it took 68 days 4 him 2 peeee clean
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:34 am
Anybody think we’ll sign more free agents?
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:36 am
4 all that money weed could wait till I retire
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:37 am
LMN agreed show little sense when so much money and youre future on the line.
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:37 am
hopefully not
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:41 am
Maybe they all suffer from ennui and just don’t care and self destruct hæ hæ
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:42 am
I was reading earlier post some saying how bad the last couple of drafts have been, but 08 was amazing dmac,scott,chaz, and branch is turbo and loves to hit hopefully shields can make it back and contribute he is very athletic and a blur when healthy, but look at all that in 1 draft dmac,scott,chaz,branch,shields. That draft is going to help change us back to winners.
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:44 am
I agree NMF =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:47 am
I watched bits and pieces of the infamous Tuck Rule game last night on NFL network. You really forget how much of a field general Gannon was out there.
I have to admit that I haven’t been much of a fan of his since he’s hit the booth, he can be a pompous a$$, but he could orchestrate a drive.
I have high hopes for ‘09. I think this team will play with passion. My MVP call for this year is an easy one, Zach Miller. And I can’t help but think that Burgess is going to have a banner year, in his contract year.
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:51 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Finally got this registration thing. A bit too busy yesterday to do so. Did I miss anything?
4eva, LMN, Rockstar, Dirt Lot, NMF, and anyone else I may have missed…what’s going on guys?
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:36 am
4 all that money weed could wait till I retire
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totally agree…
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 am
Burgess is DONE…he’s got nothing in the tank. Just more injuries waiting to happen.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:08 am
I totally agree BabySlash.To me when people say its a contract year they will play harder,it means said player is dogging it the “other” years of contract.For the amount of money they get they should go lights-out EVERY yeas of contract,imo
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:13 am
You would think that is so, 4eva. However, today’s NFL is no longer a sport where guys used to lay it all on the field and have fun. How many players played their butts off, only to get a new fat contract and then drop off the face of the earth? One is too many if you ask me.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:15 am
BJ Raji = Anttaj Hawthorne (part 2)
we don’t want to go down that road again …
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 am
Cutler & Pace should give the Chicago offense a big boost!
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 am
regarding the ‘08 draft, even the Kiffin haters has to credit him for those picks, main reason why AL liked the guy was his knowledge of college players, thats why he wanted Miller and not Olsen…(yeah i know that was in the’07 draft, but still, just to add to NMFs list)
This season AL has said he would use his scouts even more… many of the previous drafts was choices purely made on what Al thought was good, but without doing the homework… him recognizing he cant keep up with the development is a huge part of the resurrection…
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:20 am
Mornin’ LMN, Rockstar, 4eva,hwnrdr.
I’m glad Chicago didn’t give the Donks Urlacher or I woulda s#!+ a brick.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 am
My George Carlin desktop calender today says:
Legally Drunk: Well, if it’s legal, what’s the problem? “Leave me alone, officer, I’m legally drunk!”
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 am
USC linebackers Brian Cushing and Clay Mathews test positive for ‘roids!
Percy Harvin tests positive for dope!
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:25 am
I agree with you TW…but did not think that Chicago would be that dumb to let him go…but then again…3 picks for Cutler and Orton…
Good Morning everyone!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:26 am
according to PFT (via NFLdraftbible)
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:26 am
good morning Hwnrdr, Dirt Lot, LMN, 4eva …
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:26 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, HWNDR, ROCKSTAR 4EVA, L M N ALL THE USUAL SUSPECTS, BEAR’S ALL THE WAY, THINK DENVER CAN REBUILD THOUGH, WITH 4 FIRT ROUNDER’S THE NEXT TWO YRS IF THEY DRAFT WELL…
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 am
BabySlash…oh oh…how many more coming out this year? Scary…
TW: That is why Carlin is the MAN!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 am
morning TW, BS …
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 am
Meanwhile, the Donks got a lot of work to do before they are back to where they were. Maybe the rookie coach will blow the #1 picks like he did his relationship with his QB.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 am
That remains to be seen, Dirt Lot. I just hope that we have a good draft this month. But with everyone testing positive for something…who knows?
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:29 am
My girlfriend is acting like a Cutler ….time to unload
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:30 am
BS, trade her for two #1s & a sixpack.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:31 am
I’m sure Cutler is a bigger puss.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:32 am
Morning, Dirtlot, HwnRdr, TW and RRS
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:32 am
the draft is a crapshoot. no guarantee they’ll improve with chicago’s draft picks
losing a Pro Bowl/Franchise QB entering his prime & his 4th year in the league hurts, no matter which way you slice it
Orton isn’t as bad as some in here may think …
He had 2972 yards & 18 TD’s plus 3 rushing TD’s last year.
not bad for a run first team like chicago.
Now you give him Marshall, Royal & Scheffler to work with?
plus he has leadership qualities Cutler didn’t possess. Look out!
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:32 am
Ahhhh…..
If it was only that easy to trade your girl…
Well, technically, you can…depends on the person.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 am
Her trade value is the same as Andrew Walter, unfortunately, or maybe a Fargas
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:34 am
B Marshall just had hip surgery if you haven’t heard. Just like your Grandmother did.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:34 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 am
Cutler & Pace should give the Chicago offense a big boost!
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and their regular LT, Chris Williams isnt bad either, and they acquired Kevin Shaffer too.. my guess is Olsen will be one of TEs with most catches and yards..
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:35 am
any team that selects Raji in the draft should put a weed claus in his contract.
for all we know this kid could be the next Travis Henry (minus the children)
Fine him 1 game check per doobie.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:36 am
I’ll dump her like Lamont Jordan…no compensation neccessary and pick up some scrubs from my “practice squad” ha ha
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:36 am
Good morning, everybody…
Well, at least we know the Chargers aren’t taking Maualuga now. He’s the only SC linebacker in the draft that doesn’t take steroids, and you can’t play defense for SD unless you do. If they take a LB it’s now down to Cushing or Matthews.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
Cutler will be gun slinging in windy Chicago
plus here is his new WR corps:
Devin Aromashodu
Earl Bennett
John Broussard
Rashied Davis
Brandon Rideau
Devin Hester (does he count?)
yikes!!!
now instead of facing Nnamdi Asomugha twice a year he’ll face Charles Woodson. haha
poor guy …
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:39 am
SORRY ROCKSTAR,ORTON IS WITH THE WRONG TEAM NOW FOR ME TO WISH HIM ANY KIND OF SUCCESS, WE WILL SEE, HE HAS THE TOOL’S AND THE SMART’S
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:40 am
Anybody think the Bears might be drafting a WR in the 2nd round?
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:40 am
Cushing is a chump. I saw a video of him on NFL dot com where he denied the use of roids. What a maroon.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:41 am
POST-90 , WELL SAID EDWARD, LOL
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:42 am
If al get al the blame when things go wrong you gotta give his due when they go right, every draft you gotta go through mr. davis we all know that.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:42 am
My son is asking me again why TURDell Sands is not on the PFT Turd Watch ha ha
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:43 am
NOMOREFARGAS…I don’t think Al will screw this draft up. I have the feeling we’re going to get at least 3 good players.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:45 am
Damn, it’s cheaper now to smoke anything but tabacco.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:45 am
I actually like our last 2 drafts.
OO
Zach
JaMarcus
McFadden
Richardson
Henderson
JLH
Chaz
Trevor Scott
That’s ok with me.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:46 am
TW… no problem there, right?
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:47 am
Ed, just finding it sometimes.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:47 am
Might have to move close to LMN, around Amsterdam. Hahahaha
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:48 am
Darrell Jackson
Shaun McDonald
Mike Furrey
Marvin Harrison
Reggie Williams
Jerry Porter
Matt Jones
Amani Toomer
Drew Bennett
Torry Holt
Koren Robinson
Ike Hilliard
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I’d laugh if Chicago picked up 3 of these WR’s and won their division in their 1st season with Cutler at the helm. They almost won it last year with Orton at the helm throwing to Marty Booker & Brandon Lloyd. LOL
They can use their 2nd, 4th and two 5th rounders to fill some holes on the defense. Plus they were given an extra 3rd round pick (Compensatory selection)
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:48 am
TW…no need for A’Dam. It’s all here in Copenhagen.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:49 am
I gotta think the Bears make a run at Amani Toomer now. He’s a cold weather player, and very reliable. He’d be a good fit there, I think.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:49 am
Well,BSlash, I have some vaction time coming.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 am
yeaaah Amani is pretty clutch
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 am
RRS..
yeah Hester counts, he is in their starting lineup for ‘09..
not just the 4th WR, not just slot, they want him to be a real starter, so yeah he counts…
but what does you guys say to we cut down on the bears talk?
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 am
TW Beautiful city in the summer, with hot chicks everywhere! Easy too
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 am
SORRY ROCKSTAR,ORTON IS WITH THE WRONG TEAM NOW FOR ME TO WISH HIM ANY KIND OF SUCCESS
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I’m not wishing Orton anything but a sack from Derrick Burgess and Trevor Scott!
I’m just saying … a ton of Raider fans think he’s garbage – which isn’t true
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 am
LMN we have to talk Bears because nothing is happening in Raider Land
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 am
TW… I don’t know where you live, but just be glad it’s not Idaho. Slim pickings here sometimes for sure.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:52 am
It’s so eerie that there is no real activity or dysfunction in Oakland. Al must be brewing something huge. Bush trade?
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:52 am
TW..
sorry to correct you, have never lived in amsterdam… nor Netherland/holland for the matter…
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:53 am
RaiderRockstar…agreed. Orton is about the same level as Jeff Garcia actually
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:53 am
Darrell Jackson, Shaun McDonald, Mike Furrey, Marvin Harrison, Reggie Williams, Jerry Porter, Matt Jones, Amani Toomer, Drew Bennett, Torry Holt, Koren Robinson, Ike Hilliard
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I’d laugh if Chicago picked up 3 of these WR’s and won their division in their 1st season with Cutler at the helm. They almost won it last year with Orton at the helm throwing to Marty Booker & Brandon Lloyd. LOL
They can use their 2nd, 4th and two 5th rounders to fill some holes on the defense. Plus they were given an extra 3rd round pick (Compensatory selection)
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:53 am
Denmark is much cleaner than Holland ha ha
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:54 am
# BabySlash Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 am
LMN we have to talk Bears because nothing is happening in Raider Land
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true :/ but then I take up the thread and start talking about redskins, per PFT, Campbell is a helluva classy guy…
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:54 am
I’d laugh if Chicago picked up 3 FA WR’s and won their division in their 1st season with Cutler at the helm. They almost won it last year with Orton at the helm throwing to Marty Booker & Brandon Lloyd. LOL
They can use their 2nd, 4th and two 5th rounders to fill some holes on the defense. Plus they were given an extra 3rd round pick (Compensatory selection)
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
LMN yeah he is….he’s all class. He throws a pretty ball as well. Campbell is a good QB actually.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
Slash…
its warm and a beutiful day here in copenhagen, all the girls in the streets is in a fantastic mood, man i love april =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
why are all my comments “awaiting moderation” ???
i don’t even use foul language!
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
LMN… I’d rather talk Raiders, too, but I have a soft spot for the Bears. Always liked the whole Windy City cold-weather, beat your brains out with defense and the running game thing they do there.
Plus, I think they got the better of that deal. Pro Bowl QBs don’t grow on trees and with their defense they just got a LOT better. I wouldn’t want to be a Vikings fan right now.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:56 am
LMN the silence in Raiderville suggests that Al is up to something wacky. I hope it’s not a Bush deal.
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:56 am
I like him, I wouldnt mind having him as a starter..
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:57 am
I DONT THINK HE IS A BAD BALL PLAYER ROCKSTAR, ENJOYED WATCHING HIM PLAY AT CAL AND A LITTLE IN THE NFL , LIKE ANYONE ELSE HE NEED’S A GOOD SITUATION SO HE CAN PLAY, MAYBEE THIS IS THE FIT…
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:57 am
i doubt Al has the strenght to prepare for the draft and do some wacky stuff, wll i hope so..
I hope he trades Burgess, Fargas and Walter!
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:58 am
LMN just waiting to get off work so I can participate. I need to open my eyes to the beauty of the Danish women again. I love it when it’s a bit sunny and still cold and they put on a belly-shirt and freeze just because they are so desparate for some attention! LOL
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
Teach..
ive had a soft spot for Bills =) to me they are the raiders of the east coast =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
slash….
Bwahahaha, lol true…
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
BILLS the Raiders of the East Coast? How? They lost 4 super bowls ha ha.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 am
welcome CJ Legend 34
join the fun!
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 am
slash…
you know we have more international models per capita, than any other country.. Sweden is just in our heels, but we’re still in the lead =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:13 am
I wonder what John Herrerra would do to BJ Raji if he was brought in for an interview?
“you poke smotter!”
errr..
“smoke potter”
errr…
“pot smoker!”
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
LMN if you a stand-up guy you will send some of those models 2 us poor souls in da states!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
The big question is if JaMarcus is going to get it together this year. If he does, we’re going to the playoffs. Period.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
the mod is hard at work right now.
we’re not allowed to speak about french or danish women I take it?
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
Yeah, like that Frency Fuqua; I just wanted to skin that furry little critter. Grrr…
Raider on,
Chamorro Raider
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 am
Would John Herrera punch him if Raji didn’t offer?
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:13 am
I wonder what John Herrerra would do to BJ Raji if he was brought in for an interview?
“you poke smotter!”
errr..
“smoke potter”
errr…
“pot smoker!”
Fire it up dude
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:17 am
why are all my comments “awaiting moderation” ???
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thank you Mr. Becker!
you guys can feel free to read posts #104, 117 or 120 by me
posted a long time ago, but now approved by the mod
Let me know what u think …
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:18 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 4:58 am
Bears ahs Earl Bennett and Davin Hester as their startes this season..
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Wow! I can’t believe you disrespected DEVIN Hester so bad by misspelling his name wrong! =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:18 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
LMN if you a stand-up guy you will send some of those models 2 us poor souls in da states!!!
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having we send you guys enough? though they are some old bags, they are still hot… you know Helene Christensen?
and Lars Ulrichs new wife, Connie Nielsen?
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:19 am
Ryan…
goo try, but the rule only applies to raider players =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:19 am
Would John Herrera punch him if Raji didn’t offer?
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you guys don’t remember the presser when John Herrerra was going to punch writer Tim Kawakami? he tried to call him a “pot smoker” 3 different times, but got tongue tied. It was really funny.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:20 am
good to know
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:20 am
It’s NEVER enough BROTHER =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:22 am
# hwnrdr Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 am
Would John Herrera punch him if Raji didn’t offer?
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bwahahaah… good stuff, Raji would get instant respect if he punched that bi1ch a good one… I hate herrera..
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:24 am
THEY TOOK MY POST ALSO ROCKSTAR, COULDN’T TAKE A JOKE I GUESS…, WORK CALL’S , GOOD DAY TO ALL.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:24 am
LMN, are you talking about Connie Nielsen, the actress that was in Gladiator? Dam Lars…
Rockstar, I remember. If Tim busted it out, would he have gotten it straight?
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 am
ryan..
but you are welcome to correct me when and i say when i slip, and misspell a raider player’s name…
appointed name police is a tough job, you know =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 am
show your love with a slap!!! =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 am
Hwnrdr…
yeah! that one, a regular dane =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:26 am
have a nice one DIRTLOT…
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:26 am
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2008/09/22/the-raiders-john-herrera-vs-me-in-front-of-the-cameras-today-well-that-was-fun/
Herera melt down
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:32 am
HwnRdr..
I assume Lars wanted a girl that knew what Denmark was about, no-one does that better than a dane =)
http://www.digitalhit.com/fest/tiff/2004/9/t4i-9-201.jpg
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:37 am
I guess so, LMN. Isn’t he from there, too? Can’t remember. I know his dad was a tennis star, just can’t remember from what country.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:39 am
Obama wants to put and end to nuclear weapons.
Good luck with that buddy.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:42 am
…to boldly do what no one else has been able to do before…yeah, I can see that one…
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:44 am
To boldly waste his time and our money on something that is not possible! The lib way.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:48 am
Good way of putting it!
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:49 am
Ummm….thoughts?
The St. Petersburg Times considers Boston College DT B.J. Raji “very unlikely” to fall to the Bucs at No. 19 overall despite news that he flunked a drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine.
The paper believes Raji could experience a “slight” drop, but we doubt he’ll make it by the Raiders at No. 7 overall. The Oakland Tribune reported Thursday that owner Al Davis will have little concern about Raji’s drug test.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Related: Raiders, Buccaneers
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:50 am
Big Al to herera
Al:John lets play Star Trek
Herera:ok how do you play
Al: you bend over and I”ll boldly go where nobody has gone B4
Herera:sounds good Al lets play
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:51 am
Right. Like anybody knows what Al Davis is thinking.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:52 am
Sorry. I was responding to post #163.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:53 am
edward teach Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:51 am
Right. Like anybody knows what Al Davis is thinking.
I know. Where do all of these reports come from?
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Glad the St. Petersburg Times feels they are in touch with what Al Davis and the Raiders will do…no one else seems to be. Gee, a player with problems…the Raiders will sign him!!! Kind of a third grader thought process if you ask me. Raider players haven’t exactly been getting into tons over trouble over the past few years. We just suck, but we have very few incidents.
I’ll be right back…put down that broom handle Green!!!
Sorry about that, but really, the Bungholes, Broncos and Cowgirls are the teams that sign all the malcontents, not the Raiders any more.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Dakota…
and the conservative way is, just bomb the hell out of this world???
HwnRdR.. yup he is dane too, the first 4? albums was recorded here as well…
Metallica has 5 concerts here in copenhagen within a week, they kept getting sold out so they jsut added a new date, and a new date, and a new date LOL… only MEX Cit can compete, they have 3 shows =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Hwnrdr… One thing’s for sure; they don’t come from Al.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:56 am
Dakota… lol
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
LMN,
Do you really believe everyone in the world will give up their nukes or stop trying to build them? You are not that naive are you?
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:59 am
Good morning folks,…yes thank God its friday,..its early but I took today off,..so thats why I have some JD in my coffee,..and its gooooood.
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:59 am
You know, and the first 4 is the best!!! I wonder if that is why those 4 aere getting re-released on vinyl.
Anyways…gotsta go. You all have a good weekend!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 am
wonder if we will trade our one for both of denvers number ones so they can get there quaterback. we could get who we wanted and pick up another first rounder, I know this is he Broncos and Raiders
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:01 am
# Dakota Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
LMN,
Do you really believe everyone in the world will give up their nukes or stop trying to build them? You are not that naive are you?
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no but to complain about reducing stockpiles is j dumb, you on republican hero has demolished more nuke-heads than anyone…(reagan)
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:01 am
own…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:02 am
HwnRdr…
have a nice one! take care
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:02 am
yes Dakota and they will be replaced with stink-bombs =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:02 am
Raji at 12
big Rey at 18 Like two picks in one, get Mlb and OLB when we move Morrison outside. Our we could pick up Nicks or Mack.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:04 am
hellsbells Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 am
wonder if we will trade our one for both of denvers number ones so they can get there quaterback. we could get who we wanted and pick up another first rounder, I know this is he Broncos and Raiders
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That might not be that unrealistic. Jacksonville is one of the rumored landing spots for Sanchez and the Broncos might want to trade up for him. Well, we wouldn’t get both their first round picks, but maybe the #12 pick and the #48 pick.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:04 am
La Mary Negra,..your soccer and politics posts are as usual,..boring,…and boy george could sell out in copenhagen you moron.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:05 am
All I said was ask N K*rea, I*an, Isr@el Ind*a and P*kistan. Ha Ha. LOL. Moderator deleted.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:05 am
Dakota…
#12 and #48, would be nice, then we could get both Brace and Robiskie in 2nd round! =)
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 am
NFL network was saying it would cost Denver both picks to move into the five spot, Maybe we could get both if we threw in our third.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 am
exLA…
israe1 is your b1tch, they do what you tell them too.. you funded their sorry country, so they better..
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
Narko bob, go shoot some dope…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
Oh damn, almost forgot,..my post I will me makinging daily until the draft….here it is…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
Draft Rey at 7.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
no-one cares…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
They said that Sanchez is there man. We could burn them knowing that Jacksonville is looking quaterback.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:09 am
I can live with this first 3 picks in the draft….
1.- (7th) OL Michael Oher
2.- (40th) DE Michael Johnson
3.- (71st) WR Ramses Barden
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:09 am
Le Mary negro,…hey when you attend that metallica show, and they play unforgiven, do you tear up and hold your bic lighter up?…loser.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:10 am
LMN,
I guess you are missing the point of what Obama said. He didn’t say reduce them, his goal is to END THEM. I am all for reducing the stockpile…we only need a few thousand nukes to protect ourselves, we don’t need tens of thousands, lol. But if he really thinks Russia, France, England, Pakistan, India, Isr@el (you know they have them even if they won’t admit it) etc are all going to destroy ALL of their nukes, well, then I have a bridge in the Bay Area I want to sell you. Oh, and I am sure Iran will stop trying to make them and North Korea will gladly open its boarders to let us all in to snoop around to make sure they are in compliance, lol.
Get real.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:11 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 am
exLA…
israe1 is your b1tch, they do what you tell them too.. you funded their sorry country, so they better..
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Not worth a reply. No political exchanges today.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:11 am
I went to Slipknot the other day at ARCO,..saw a dude get his nose smashed to smithereens in the mosh pit for having a metallica t-shirt on. It was awesome….same thing happened ot a punk with a limp biscit shirt on.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:12 am
Thanks for the invite Bob.Right now I’m laid-off but if I can get back 2 work shortly I should be able 2 make a game at the hallowed coliseum.Of course it would B4 the squaws.Growing up it was always the squaws.But I extend my deep thankx 4 the invite and hopefully I can make the chiefs game.And you’re source is right on thye money BROTHER.Raiders on TURKEY DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:12 am
ecla,…La Mary Negrit is as always, this rooms female dog,..its a role he plays very well.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 am
Dakota..
I cant see any problem with having it as a goal.. its the same as our goal is going to SB this year, though we all know its not going to happen, its still okay to set the bar high…
but you are right i havent read it, but i cant see any problem with it, but i sure think its typical to b1tch and moan about it, and to not have any goal at all, you guys have been goal-less in any regards for 8 years…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 am
How about
12 Andre Smith dudes gamefilm dont lie
18 Raji, pot is no big deal. If it was pot.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 am
You got it 4eve,..tell you what, get out here for KC and will have a row 7 seat on the aisle for you as a gift, will give other one to brien, he has sat there several times,…ya my Alameda person gave me thanksgiving like 4 days prior, actually was on 1st day of owners meetings in dana pt.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 am
woaw narko bob, is that all you got? LOL go listen to you fairy KISS and Slipknot music… while you ad it do some more crank…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 am
Second round hope for Mack or Nicks to slide or maybe Matthews from USC.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Norco Bob Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:12 am
ecla,…La Mary Negrit is as always, this rooms female dog,..its a role he plays very well.
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Doesn’t have much NFL football knowledge so he spouts worthless political sh*t trying to get a response. I won’t take the bait. He’s a master at it, a master baiter. LOL
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
the donks will take Mack at #18
he’s the perfect fit for the zbs and Casey Weigmann is like 35 years old
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
Have never tried crank,…dont listen to KISS,..havent for about 25 years,..did see them last year as was given tix and a hotel at clear lake,…metallica hasnt had a cd worth listening to in about ten years, maybe longer,…Slipknot sold out
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
yeah it must be a good concert, with a great audience when they smash eachothers heads in… nice, I bet you are the kinda guys who wear a blade to raiders games…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
the donks will take Rey Malalala or Jenkins at #12 – whichever one is there. they need major help on D
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
grrr…Slipknot sold out ARCO in a day,..Metallica had 4 months to try and sell out one show at the oracle,..couldnt even come close,..was funny…copenhagen losers are stupid,..you fit right in dipstick.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 am
exLA..
thought you were okay, now im thinking if you used to be brien!?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 am
LMN,
The problem with the US having it as a “goal” is that we will actually put forth effort to get it done, while Russia, China and North Korea will just say they are doing it and sit back laughing their asses off while the US Govt continues to bankrupt itself. It is just like the global war on carbon emissions. We resist doing something about it because we will end up being the only (important) nation that really put forth an effort. Why bother when you know India and China will not comply?
How about this…when we can verify that all other nations of the world have destroyed all of their nukes, then we will reduce ours to 5,000…because WE KNOW EVERYONE WILL LIE ABOUT IT!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 am
Not if they have to trade both picks to move up to get a QB. This is great news for us them losing Cutler and maybe be able to rob them for their draft picks. Sanchez will not last past eight.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:20 am
La Missy gigro,..you keep guessing poorly,..never wore blades to raider games,..lol,…hey La Mary, shouldnt you be shrink wrapping a pallet right about now?…get out of your bosses office you loser.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:20 am
you are totally STOKING ME BOB!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:21 am
Here’s an interesting guy in the 4th round:
DT Clinton McDonald (6-2, 283 pounds): Ran a 4.89 and 4.83 in the 40, had a 38-inch vertical jump and did 36 bench press reps.
Those are some great numbers, very fast and very strong, he’s undersized but can rush the passer and maybe play some DE as well, should at least contribute in a rotation with his pass rushing skill.
Seems like he can be a Rod Coleman type of player.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:22 am
La Mary,..your now thinking he was brien?..um, La Moron, try not thinking,..its not working for you,…just get on that forklift and leave the thinking to others.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Anyone here about that DT playing in the CFL putting on a show at his pro day. Very athletic and young will go and find his numbers.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Ya 4eva,..just get out here,…brien told me you live pretty far away,..just get a cheap ticket on priceline,..travelocity,…we got you hooked up,..ticket, and the mother of all tailgates.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Bob Marley:
we don’t need DT Clinton McDonald. We already have 5 UT’s on the roster and no NT. That’s why we need to draft Ron Brace in Round 2 or Sammie Lee Hill in Round 3
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Speaking of Brien, he is conspicously absent from the post-reg blog…..
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Dakota…
I cant see the problem, most countries have nukes because they fear that USA will use’m again…
by reducing your stock you will reduce the others, they cant afford to pile-up if there isnt a legit thread…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
trust but verify one of the only times Reagan made sense,imo
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Yo bob marley,..dude,..try getting high today, have a beer,..anything but worrying about the 4th round man,..cmon bud.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
So Cutler is a Bear huh? This is wonderful.I think we can make a serious run at the division title this year now. All we have to do is find a way to beat the Chargers on opening night. I think that if we can win that first game it would give us a tremendous amount of confidence and momentum. But, if we lose, I think it will take a lot of confidence and momentum. I said the same thing about the Donkey game last year, and when they stomped us (thanks D Hall) it sent our season right down the tubes. It took about 10 weeks just to play a respectable football game again. This year is the same thing. We start the season with a monday night football game against a division rival. This may turn out to be the most important game of the year. We HAVE TO BE READY this time around. Our schedule is soooo freakin hard that we are going to have to beat the Chargers at least once, and if it isn’t in the 1st game, then I don’t see us having a very good season at all. We need to start fast this year, fck waiting till week 10 to start winning football games. Is it September yet?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Getting the world to give up nukes would be easier than getting the Republicans to agree with ANYTHING. Losers.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Vegas..
ask narko bob, they were bong mates…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
brien has registered.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:25 am
I live in florida Bob
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
nice, then you have a playmate =) LOL
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
La Mary,..lol,..you are in here giving nukes and world peace advice?…look man, your area of expertise is shrink wrap,..pallet jacks,…sweeping break room,..so please, stop…it is funny though.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
who’s Batman ans who´s robin?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
If I am the Broncos why trade both our first round picks to move up and take Sanchez? Why not sit back, draft Raji at 12 and Rey M at 18, get the D improved and see if Simms or Orton can be a ball control QB?
If they fail you can always use the two number one picks to move up and take a QB next year, or maybe you were so bad this season that your first rounder next year will be high enough to select one of the decent QBs coming out next year? Seems like a waste of picks to move up for the second best QB in the draft. He is certainly not a sure thing like Peyton Manning was back in the day.
But hey, here’s to hoping the Broncos squander all the picks like we did with the Gruden bounty.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
Norco Bob Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
brien has registered.
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I hope so, when he talked football it was short and to the point, easy to read
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 am
Denver doesn’t need go go for Mark Sanchez. He has been impressive no doubt, but was he just a 1 year wonder?
This year’s draft is extremely weak at QB.
Next year there will be 2nd Round QB’s better than Stafford & Sanchez.
Denver will have a Orton/Simms QB competition. Orton will win and post his first 3000 yard season.
the donks will take Rey Malalala or Jenkins at #12 – whichever one is there. they need major help on D
the donks will take Mack at #18
he’s the perfect fit for the zbs and Casey Weigmann is like 35 years old
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 am
Ya thats far,..I flew to TB for Bucs game,…got a RT ticket from hotwire for less then 200 bucks….you can swing it.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 am
Rockstar
In the 4th round I want value, Macdonald has value.
Norco
LOL…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 am
Gotaa split,..later 4eva,…remember what I said,..you get here and we will hook you up. Cya!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 am
Raji is off my draft board until round 2 now, but he is still a great talent – I just wouldn’t risk a top 10 pick on him – if we get crabtree and raji I’ll be jumping for joy – Raji is NOT a 3 technique – he is a classic run stuffing NT who just happens to be so physically dominant that he can penetrate and apply pressure on the QB as well – a truly unique talent – reminds me of young Jerry Ball, with more talent.
I’ve watched more tape on crabtree and I’m changing my tune – his cuts out of his breaks on passing routes are sick – he is going to break some ankles – I never disputed his hands, which are jaws of life powerful, and his ability to break tackles is truly impressive. I know the guy can’t run better than 4.5 watching him get caught from behind, probably runs a 4.6-65 40 but he can definitely get open in the short areas and he has #1 WR written all over him.
With Raji off the board until round 2 (somebody will take him in round 1 anyway though), I’ll go with Crabtree in round 1 and Ron Brace in round 2 – somebody on here has my boy Jasper Brinkley as our 3rd round pick and I’m glad somebody else is on that bandwagon – he is a beast at MLB (too slow to play OLB) so if our staff wises up and realizes that morrison is good but never going to be great at MLB and might be better suited to play SLB then hopefully we get brinkley.
Now that Raji is off our round 1 board and if crabtree is gone then my ideal hope is that we trade down, ideally twice and pick up a couple extra 2’s – take a DE with the round 1 pick, ron brace with one of the round 2’s, DHB with the other round 2, and then get Brinkly or a center with the round 3 pick (woods or luigs).
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:30 am
excellent post Dakota #232
I was thinking the same thing. I hope the donks do trade both 1st rounders for Sanchez. that would be awesome for Raider fans! doesn’t seem likely though – especially with Orton in the mix
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:30 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Dakota…
I cant see the problem, most countries have nukes because they fear that USA will use’m again…
by reducing your stock you will reduce the others, they cant afford to pile-up if there isnt a legit thread…
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Lol, riiiight, that is why they have them…because France and England were afraid the US would bomb them, not that the USSR was going to bomb them! Geee, thanks for reminding me. Oh, and Pakistan and India have them not because of each other, but because they are afraid the US will bomb them. Oh, and Iran wants them to protect themselves from the US, not to use them to wipe out Isr@el.
Pull your head out of your ass LMN.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
narko bob…
i think you missed my job description..
right now im surveiling a ship going through the panama, after that im done, and getting out in the sun, get some beers and look at some girls…
Monday, when m shift start, i will surveil a ship rounding port elisabeth…
you might get a job with so much responsibility if you dropped your dope and went to college… or jsut joined the army, but a wuss like you probably to afraid to join…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
My hunch is the donks are going to take the Freeman kid at 18, roll with Orton for a year and see what they have. Sanchez isn’t worth trading up and giving picks for.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 am
I’ll go with Crabtree in round 1 and Ron Brace in round 2
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JediRaider: it’s about time somebody listened to me! haha
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 am
McDaniels didn’t know how to handle Cutler. hopefully he doesn’t know how to handle a draft either
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 am
Do you think he wants to wait a year to start building his offense buy buying his time waiting a year to get his quaterback. This would set them back three years.
Either way its a win, win for us.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:35 am
Freeman wont get past the Jets.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:35 am
Dakota…
regarding 1nida and pak1stan, okay the last 15 years, thats true, but the pile up was because you used the bomb twice, all had good reason to fear your might bomb other countries…
yup England actually had nukes of fear of USA, thats why they would share their program with you, and that was why no brits was involved in los alamos…
french had it because the feared the britts and the USA…
it all leads back to USA having more bombs and that they were sick enough to use it…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:37 am
Dakota…
but just complain over you finally has a man on top that actually has a vision…
back to football, I would love that trade you suggested, if it meant we would get both Brace and Robiskie in he 2nd.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
Dakota,
Your political bitterness is embarassing…stick to sports and funny links pls…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
I’m with you Jedi, I want Crabtree too. He is a beast. I know we have more important needs than WR, but Crabtree is too much talent to pas up on. I will be pissed if we take Maclin though, we don’t need another short speedster. I would be cool with getting a dominant LT with the #7 too, but part of me thinks we ought to give Mario a year to prove weather he’s a fluke or the real deal.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
Yeah where is Brien?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
narko bob…
i think you missed my job description..
right now im surveiling a ship going through the panama, after that im done, and getting out in the sun, get some beers and look at some girls…
Monday, when m shift start, i will surveil a ship rounding port elisabeth…
you might get a job with so much responsibility if you dropped your dope and went to college… or jsut joined the army, but a wuss like you probably to afraid to join…
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LMN, your ships run Wartsila or MAN engines?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 am
Voldemort: I agree. nice post #250
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:41 am
Believe what you want LMN. I’ve never heard such a bunch of ignorant BS before, but hey, when you live in a nation as irrelevant as yours I guess you have plenty of time to make schit up.
Do you really believe that about England and France…oh well, I guess the looming presence of the USSR over Europe had nothing to do with it, lol.
Back to football.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:41 am
One of the Broncos picks will be on a RB, either Beanie or Yesshawn. They have ignored the position in the draft, other than Clarett (great job Denver!!!), for years and it really caught up to them last year.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:41 am
250 Maclin is 1 inch shorter than Crabtree.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:43 am
Rockstar,
I have this sneaking suspicion that Brace will not make it past KC in round 2. I keep picturing Curry and Brace in KC uniforms next season. I know, I know, they have Dorsey…but they are switching to a 3-4 D and there is no way Dorsey, at barely 300 lbs, is going to play the role of the 3-4 NT. Maybe they will try him at DE?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:43 am
Ohhh cool, there is a receiver called Taurus… NICE! i love those freaky names, as peerless, Ra’Shon and Dawon…
they always make me laugh.. =) how do they make them up!?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
BSJ…
yup….
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
If we draft a WR, it has to be one of the top 4, Crabs, Macling, DHB and Nicks. There is a huge drop-off in talent after that. Will Inglesias or this kid from Cal-Poly really help the team? There is always diamonds in the rough, but we have lots of holes, with WR being one of the biggest ones, that need to be addressed with quality picks, not 6th-rounders.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:45 am
Dakota…
man i hope not, because then we wont run pass or through them for years :/
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:45 am
I just hope the Donks don’t somehow wind up with Brady Quinn. I am a big Irish fan, and therefore, have always been a big fan of Brady Quinn’s. I would be sick to my stomach if he became a donk.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 am
LMN,
I agree. I think the team we are going to have to contend with in the future is KC. They are building up a young talented team and Brace and Curry would be quite a haul for them.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:47 am
LMN, I might get a chance to visit MAN in Augsburg for work. Been there?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 am
BSJ…
sorry, didnt see the ‘or’
the new ones are powered by Wärtsilä.. the old ones MAN..
without being sure, I think they are owned by the same company today…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 am
Va. tackle reportedly to visit Eagles
By Bob Brookover
Inquirer Staff Writer
Virginia offensive tackle Eugene Monroe will make a pre-draft visit with the Eagles on Monday at the NovaCare Complex, a league source said yesterday.
Monroe’s visit is a signal that the Eagles are at least considering an attempt to move into the top 10 picks of the first round. Both general manager Tom Heckert and coach Andy Reid said last week that they believe they have the trade ammunition needed to move to the top of the draft board. The Eagles have 12 picks, including the 21st and 28th overall selections in the first round.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 am
Not sure of Brace, says he get winded to fast, we dont need another turd in our dt rotation, pray for mack, matthews, Nicks to slide to us. Starting to like A. Smith in first round. Gallery lined up next to him would be a force in running game, with Barnes on the right side.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 am
nope, but its H U G E! there is a car actory nearby as well, cant remember if its VW, but the entire area is a german detroit thingy…
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:50 am
when a piston is 4-5 stories tall, you know you having an engine =) LOL
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:51 am
Earl Bennett played with Cutler in College that could help, other than that they are going to have to get him some better WR’s, Hester ain’t going to cut it but he might me better. Watch the bears try to trade for Edwards.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:51 am
LMN,
no MAN bought SEMT Pielstick not Wartsila.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Think we should sign Holt to give us some flexability in the draft? What about R. Willams and Tank?
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 am
exLA..
thought you were okay, now im thinking if you used to be brien!?
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Just messing with you. I’m kool with everyone.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:55 am
One of the Broncos picks will be on a RB, either Beanie or Yesshawn. They have ignored the position in the draft, other than Clarett (great job Denver!!!), for years and it really caught up to them last year.
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Vegas: they signed Buckhalter, Jordan & Arrington in FA. Plus they still have young guys they’ve drafted in the past like Selvin Young, Andre Hall & Ryan Torain. too many injuries to RB’s last year to know what they truly have. Looks like they’re leaning towards a RB-by-Committee approach though
I doubt they take Wells or Moreno
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:56 am
They have been on the market for awhile, could get a sweet deal. Could always cut before season if we dont give huge signing bounus and draft goes our way. Think Holt is still very good.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:56 am
I have this sneaking suspicion that Brace will not make it past KC in round 2.
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KC traded their 2nd round pick to New England.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
I can’t remember who said it, but one of the talking heads on one of the NFL shows last night said that Ron Turner, the Bears OC, was the HC at Illinois and he turned Cutler down when Cutler wanted to go to Illinois to play QB.
I sense a trade demand coming.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
Good morning Nation. What’s up Rockstar.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:58 am
DRAFT MACLIN!!!!!he’s the next Cliff Branch.Honestly,the receivers that we have right now are looked at around the league as what.Exactly,laughing stock and no respect.Maclin would definitely change that.Plus,Maclin will provide insurance if God forbid,JLH gets hurt.None of the receivers that we have today where as if they were coming out of college draft would be considered a 1st round selection.Don’t let J.Russell go to waste.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:58 am
BSJ..
oh sorry..
I just know that when we ship parts out to the ships they come from the same place, both MAN and Wärtsilä…. what do i know, im not a mechanic =)
better leave that to guys that knows their stuff!
we had a ship “stranded” in australia, and they jsut didnt know what was wrong, it costs ~300K per 24 hour a ship isnt in action, so after a week we send down 3 guys, one from Norway, one from England and a Dane, 28 hours later the ship was out of the harbor…
those guys are priceless..
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:58 am
Holt is used to playing on turf, plus I doubt he would come here.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:59 am
hmm knew, i guess :/
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:59 am
Rockstar,
Forgot a little about the FA signee’s, although I don’t think you pass on the best RB in the draft for Lamont or Arrington. Buckhalter is good but always hurt.
I reconsider, a little, but the saying goes if you think you have 3 RB’s you really don’t have any.
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:59 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:56 am
I have this sneaking suspicion that Brace will not make it past KC in round 2.
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KC traded their 2nd round pick to New England.
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Rockstar…d’oh, I forgot about that…never mind!
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 am
Detroit, St. Louis, Seattle, Cincinnati, Jacksonville could all draft Ron Brace before us in Round 2.
They all need a DT and if they don’t grab BJ Raji in Round 1, Brace would be the next best thing
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 am
# Dakota Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
I can’t remember who said it, but one of the talking heads on one of the NFL shows last night said that Ron Turner, the Bears OC, was the HC at Illinois and he turned Cutler down when Cutler wanted to go to Illinois to play QB.
I sense a trade demand coming.
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Dakota, or Ron found out he made the wrong choice back then… who was his QB, then? in stead of cutler that is?
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 am
Any possiblity of dumping Walker with his contract restructered? Anyone know any details?
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:01 am
New thread..
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
What’s up Rockstar.
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not much man. glad it’s Friday. glad Cutler is no longer a donk!
how about you?
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:05 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:55 am
One of the Broncos picks will be on a RB, either Beanie or Yesshawn. They have ignored the position in the draft, other than Clarett (great job Denver!!!), for years and it really caught up to them last year.
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Vegas: they signed Buckhalter, Jordan & Arrington in FA. Plus they still have young guys they’ve drafted in the past like Selvin Young, Andre Hall & Ryan Torain. too many injuries to RB’s last year to know what they truly have. Looks like they’re leaning towards a RB-by-Committee approach though
I doubt they take Wells or Moreno
If that new coach in Denver doesn’t go DL and LB in the draft he’s dumber than dumb. If they use a high pick on RB those maniacs in Denver will tar and feather him before they run him out of town on a rail.
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 am
A WR doesn’t improve this team at all especially one that is unproven, slow, and short. Knowing that the draft is major gamble why not take the chance on an area of great need. STOPPING THE RUN!! We already have a roster full of WR’s mostly young and in need of development and playing time. It makes no sense to draft yet another WR when you can’t stop the run. This is not passing league football.
The #7 pick and the 2nd rounder should be used on defense. If you want to OOh-and AHH at WR’s catching passes go watch football highlights on youtube. If you want the Raiders to win football games then we need to improve the defense especially the run defense. Hopefully Big AL isn’t fooled into believing that the problem will be solved by simply replacing Ryan with Marshall.
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:09 am
This draft is Diff than last year. This time last year, we had an idea of where the top 5 teams were going with their picks.
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:12 am
Happy as hell that cutler is gone. Now Denver needs O and D help. LMAO
” OH HAPPY DAY”
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:43 am
Morning nation….D-LINEfor’09
I have a stinkin suspision that the donks and the browns are getting ready to make a block-buster deal that would include Anderson/Quinn with Braylon…to the Donks for One of those 1st rounders possibley a later round pick…. as well as injury prone/doper Marshall along with one of thier many RB’s….Rember that pain in our ass….Eddie Royal He will take Marshalls spot they will move Braylon to slot…and have qb comp in camp with Who ever they get form the Stains and orton…..Hmmm this would suck…in my eyes
And I hope KC dsnt end up with Curry and Brace that would be somewhat of a brick wall over there…
D-Line for ‘09
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
i luv the “TOUCHDOWN-RAAAAAIDERS” call by Papa every grateful time we score but he’s still decades behind Vin Scully. Although, if he sticks around for awhile and raiders win some championships he could catch up to him.
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