Trade winds will tempt Raiders
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, April 11th, 2009 at 3:23 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders have never been shy about making deals at draft time, whether it be with picks or players on the current roster.
Last season, Oakland dispatched the No. 104 and No. 213 picks to move up four spots and take Tyvon Branch at No. 100. They dealt cornerback Fabian Washington for a fourth-round pick which turned out to be wide receiver Arman Shields.
Branch has been lightly penciled in as the starter at strong safety, while the hope is Shields can be a more recent version of Michael Bush _ a potential starter who rehabbed an injury for a year and will turn out to be a bargain.
They’ve had their share of swings and misses.
They dealt the No. 7 overall pick in for Randy Moss well in advance of the draft.
They acquired Mike Williams and Josh McCown for a fourth-round draft pick in 2007. (Although, remarkably, the Raiders got the better end of the deal _ if there is such a thing. A.J. Davis, the cornerback the Lions drafted, failed to make the team, landed on the practice squad, and was waived. He’s trying to catch on with the Houston Texans).
They traded up to get Mario Henderson, traded up to get Sam Williams. Back in 1997, they moved up to get Ricky Dudley.
The Raiders have already acquired their probable starting center, Samson Satele, by swapping fourth round picks and sending a sixth-rounder to the Miami Dolphins.
There is conjecture this could be the year Al Davis deviates from his normal mode of trading up in the draft and instead trades back to acquire more picks.
The Baltimore Sun reports the Raiders had an on-site visit with Darrius Heyward-Bey, the most impressive size-speed receiver in the draft out of Maryland. The NFL Network’s Mike Mayock has the Raiders taking Heyward-Bey as a surprise at No. 7.
Yet most mock drafts have only Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree and Missouri’s Jeremy Maclin as receivers who could go that high, which means trading back is an option if they like Heyward-Bey.
At No. 7 the Raiders likely won’t be high enough to land either of the two top tackles, Baylor’s Jason Smith and Virginia’s Eugene Monroe.
They won’t be high enough to get Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry, who’s selection at No. 3 to Kansas City appears to chiseled in stone. (The Raiders don’t have a particular need at weakside linebacker _ although Curry might be good enough to play anywhere _ but he’s considered possibly the best football player in the draft).
If the Raiders are deciding between B.J. Raji, Brian Orakpo, Everette Brown, Michael Oher, Maclin or Crabtree, they can stay where they are be assured of landing one of them.
For virtually anyone else, it would behoove Oakland to seriously consider trading back and adding picks.
If they like Heyward-Bey better than Crabtree or Maclin, they can trade back.
If they want any one of three USC linebackers (Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews), they can trade back.
If they like Mississippi’s Peria Jerry or Raji’s Boston College teammate, Ron Brace, better than Raji, they can trade back.
It’s not a tactic the Raiders have employed in the past, but then again, this entire postseason has been one of a common-sense approach and adding young talent, with the notable exclusion of signing veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia.
Trading back, getting more picks and building that young talent base makes sense.
Follett, Meredith, etc.
Various published and Internet sites have linked the Raiders with Cal lineabacker Zach Follett and Jamon Meredith (Sporting News diary).
Both likely would merit second-day consideration.
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April 11th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
408
April 11th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
go Raiders
April 11th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
thankx Jerry
April 11th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
well we could trade down,if it was any year this would seem 2B it,imo
April 11th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
curry is strong side but he wont be there anyway so it doesnt matter
April 11th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Al wants Mays, but he needs to win now. Al can’t have 7 seasons with double digit loses. We can trade up, but that didn’t work with O Pace.
April 11th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
i would like to see the raiders trade with philly to get 2 1st round picks. i would like to see them get ayers and a safety (possibly chung to help stop run)with those 2 picks. then pick a wr in the 2nd round.
April 11th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Thx for the fix Jerry. Happy Easter.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I like Moore more than Chung.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Philly “may” give a 1st and a 2nd,but not 2 first rounders,imo
April 11th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I would gladly take a 1st an 2nd
April 11th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I think this year Davis is bargain hunting at the end of FA. Solid after last years debacles
April 11th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
here’s who’s left
Free Agents by position: QB | RB | WR | OL | DL | LB | DB
Top Quarterbacks
Kurt Warner, UFA, Arizona Cardinals
The former MVP and Super Bowl winner has had a resurgent season in Arizona and has his team past the first round of the playoffs. He racked up 4,583 passing yards, his second highest career total for a season, and threw for 30 touchdowns and only 14 interceptions. Also, his passer rating of 96.9 was his best since the ‘01 season. Warner has not wanted his contract status to be a distraction, but he will be looking for an extension from the team once the season comes to an end. Warner could find another team willing to name him the starter if the Cardinals want to let Matt Leinart take over.
Kerry Collins, UFA, Tennessee Titans
Collins may have recently turned thirty-six, but he helped lead the Titans to the best record in the NFL at 13-3 when the Vince Young situation threatened to put a damper on the entire season. Instead, Collins stepped in and managed the offense well. He may not have looked like the quarterback he was when he led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl appearance early on this decade, but he did prove that he was capable of winning games and protecting the ball enough to allow his offense to run fairly smoothly. He may not have a lot left after this season and a potential Super Bowl run, but he may still be of interest to some teams looking for a steady game manager or an experienced backup for insurance purposes. The Titans may be looking to move forward with Vince Young, but Collins knows the system and could be offered a new contract to keep his services around.
Jeff Garcia, UFA, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Garcia could retire given that he is nearing forty years of age, but many probably expected that he would have hung up his cleats before the just completed season. The veteran just keeps going and going and has kept the Buccaneers competitive. Last season the veteran passer threw for over 2,400 yards and 13 touchdowns in 13 games. This season, in twelve games, he passed for over 2,700 yards and had 12 touchdowns tosses to just six interceptions. He can still manage a game and make things happen often enough to keep defenses honest. He may be asked to stick around somewhere in the league for another season.
Rex Grossman, UFA, Chicago Bears
With all of the criticism that Grossman has had to face, he did lead a Bears team that reached a Super Bowl in ’06. During that season he threw for over 3,100 yards and 23 touchdowns; however, he also turned the ball over 25 times. Grossman lost his starting role to Kyle Orton this season and threw just 62 passes, completing only 32 and having a pair of touchdowns and picks. Grossman may wind up being a career backup.
Kyle Boller, UFA, Baltimore Ravens
Boller has never lived up to the hype that came with him and he was placed on the injured reserve this season. In five seasons of earning sporadic playing time, Boller has thrown more touchdowns than picks just twice. The presence and early success of Joe Flacco guarantee that Boller will be gone after the season, and it is hard to imagine that he’ll be given a shot at starting anywhere. Like Grossman, he seems destined to be a career backup.
Matt Cassel, UFA, New England Patriots
Cassel will be franchised, thus ending his chance to hit the market.
Other Quarterbacks
Charlie Batch, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers
David Carr, UFA, N.Y. Giants Ryan Fitzpatrick, UFA, Cincinnati Bengals
Byron Leftwich, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers
J.P. Losman, UFA, Buffalo Bills
Luke McCown, UFA, Tampa Bay Bucs
Dan Orlovsky, UFA, Detroit
J.T. O’Sullivan San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Ramsey, UFA, Denver Broncos
Continue to Free Agent RBs –>
Free Agents by position: QB | RB | WR | OL | DL | LB | DB
April 11th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
ummm that “might” be a little out-dated DOH
April 11th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
this is better
2009 NFL Free Agents
By: Greg Davis
View the latest NFL News Headlines and the NFL Free Agency Tracker for up to the minute transactions
April 11th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Never know with olde Al…
April 11th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
trade down get more picks and build for 2010. even with a stud WR we are still a 500 team at best.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Im sold on the idea that the raiders will draft crabtree. analyzing the situation I don’t see it happening another way. I think that chip vaughn kid is high on the radar too.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
i like chung more than moore,but that mitchell guy is worth a long look.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Pick Crabtree or trade down, we don’t have to pick up 2 first rounders, a 1st and a 2nd… throw in a 5th. Pick up Hayward-Bey, now you can go get a D lineman and S in the 2nd. Either way, I just glad we only have 2 weeks left
April 11th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I watch to much NFL network, and now I have to change cable providers because Comcast is getting rid of it. So sad
April 11th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
This entire draft needs to be D. Put simply, Defense wins championships. We have adequate talent at WR to end up with 3 or 4 that can play. We have adequate candidates for both L & R OT positions. Kwamme Harris will be gone as will Green. Our Center position seems to be filled and there is adequate talent coming off of IR to backfill the OL positions. The OL this year should be good but not great. We are set at TE. We are set at FB with the return of OO. We have the best RB trio in the NFL so no help there needed. JR is a year older & wiser and if he an;’t get it done Garcia will. If we use the O players that we have correctly, our offense should be very decent.
Defense is screaming for help. We need a run stopping DT. Raji or Brace fill that bill. Burgess is the wild card. Will he show up this year or not. Either way, we need a devastating DE. We need a MLB. Someone like Maualuga. That way we an move Morrison the SSLB and we are good to go at LB. Both safety positions are screaming fill me, fill me. We are solid at CB. Kicking & punting are also covered. Like I said, Defense is where our efforts are needed.
Now if we get the help in Defense and Cable & staff show up, we may have something to cheer about.
April 11th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
useing the trade value chart, i believe philly would have to trade both 1st round picks to acquire our #7
April 11th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Sign Plaxico Burress and draft defensive front seven for the first two rounds and they can have a reasonable chance of being division contenders.
April 11th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
156 days to kick off!!!
Crack open a beer fellas!
April 11th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
outside of crabtree and maclin i dont think any of the receivers coming out this year are better than the wr that came out last year and got picked in the 2nd rd
April 11th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
where you go 408???
April 11th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Barden could go eddie royal
April 11th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Al has always loved former track stars, it looks more and more like they may trade down and pick up Heyward-bey which at a lower spot may not be bad.
April 11th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
I agree about drafting defense. All of the free agents The Raiders signed (at least the ones who are going to contend for starting spots) are on offense and even the trade to The Dolphins netted an offensive player. It seems like the defense has been neglected. I wonder what Marshall’s appraisal of the defensive personnel is. Is he telling Cable and Al Davis that they have the talent in place to be a solid defense or is he telling them that they need a substantial talent upgrade? Ryan always swore he had one of the most talented defenses in the league but somehow they never seemed to get the job done.
April 11th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
none of the top safties are good in man-to-man coverage,we have to get this pick right…cant wait to see who out of these top guys,the Raiders think will be able to man cover…….the #7 will be traded,the way this off-season is going,i wouldnt bet agaisnt a tradedown
April 11th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
The problem with trading down is you have to have a trade partner and as much as I would like to see one, I would want The Raiders to get fair value and not to have to give up more than they get just to make a trade. My best scenario would be to trade with Philli and then draft on of the centers and the Maualuga in the first and then to get Ron Brace in the second.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Despite being 6-0, 220 lbs. Moore isn’t a big hitter but proved he can be a ball hawk snagging 11 interceptions, 4 for TDs.
Wasn’t productive till his Junior year but played so well he got on a lot of scouts radars. Bitten by the injury bug his senior year which may make him a 2nd day pick with room to learn and grow. Vast potential for what may be an economic stand point.
Supposedly breaking bread with the Chargers…
I can’t see a clear top all around safety in this calss. Moore’s got potential but not an out of the box starter.
Malcolm Jenkins may be the best safety inthis class or he might be a bust at the position.
We need someone though and I hope Tyvon can come in and dominate. Man is he fast…
April 11th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
South Carolina offensive tackle Jamon Meredith will be visiting the Raiders…
and i’m hoping the only question the Raiders ask is:
is Jaspar Brinkley the real deal or what ???
April 11th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Not likely Meredith makes it to day 2.
The trade down possibilities are many, and all the more likely if more picks aren’t acquired by draft day.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
30. They are talented for whata they were designed for, rushing the passer and coverage.
Its up to the offense to start clicking to make the D scheme work…
April 11th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
i think Huff is a very good cover guy…
he probably should be the nickel back…
i’m not ready to give up on him…
unless someone offers us a 2nd or 3rd…
i would make that trade…
April 11th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
“The Oakland Raiders and the Falcons are among the teams who appear to have Safety Chip Vaughn high on their list of draft prospects.
The Wake Forest defensive back told Scout.com that he had already completed a private workout for Oakland and is now scheduled to visit the Raiders on Tuesday, April 14.
And the 6-foot-1, 221-pound defensive back worked out on April 7 in front of a heavy-duty group of representatives from the Atlanta Falcons that he said included General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, Head Coach Mike Smith and Defensive Coordinator Brian VanGorder.
Should Vaughn get drafted by the Raiders, he’d end up playing on the team of one of his NFL idols, a hard-hitting safety who bore the nickname “Assassin” and who had retired from the game five years before Vaughn was born.
“I first saw Jack Tatum play when I was watching old games on the NFL Network,” Vaughn said during his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine.
“And his one hit when they were playing the Minnesota Vikings, a guy ran a deep-dig route and Jack Tatum came out of nowhere, knocked his helmet off and everything. And I said, ‘oh my God, who is this guy?’. And after that, I looked him up on Google, YouTube and everything to learn about Jack Tatum.”
The highly versatile and speedy safety says that he models his game after Tatum and former Redskins safety Sean Taylor.
“I feel that those are two guys who brought it, every play. I think they kind of changed the game in their respective eras,” he said.
In addition to the recent interest from those two teams, Vaughn has previously worked out for the New England Patriots and visited the Buffalo Bills.”
Scout.com
April 11th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
yes, I know the adage “defense wins championships”. It can be qualified in most years as “adequate defense wins championships”. In 08 it was the Giants D-line, not the defense that won against the Pewks. In 01 it was the Ravens entire D swamping the hapless Kerry Collinses. This year if Roethlisberger didn’t get lucky in the end and Warner had not puked all over himself at the end of the first half then the best D would not have won.
In most years it is having an adequate show on D that can get you a ring. The Pewks had just an average D when they cheated their way to titles. The Rams? But for ex-Raider Mike Jones at the goal line, the better D (Titans) would have won the game. The Donkey champs. Defense?? Not the way they won. Packers? Reggie and the whos? It was Favre and Desmond. Colts? The Bears had the better defense and lost. The great Pittsburgh D in Detroit would not have won if the Seadogs hadn’t been jobbed by the officials. The axiom “defense wins championships” might better suit the NBA or MLB (pitching). In the NFL most often if you do not have an offense you are going nowhwere.
Finish the project Al. QB and TE and RBs and WRs, now O-line. Let Marshall make the D adequate with his plan.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
My guy on the island told me today the pick at 7 will be BJ Raji,…my guess is it will be Maclin, to be used as wr of course and in gadget plays as well as special teams.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I think a good trade for us regarding Huff is getting nothing, because thats what hes worth,…good for both sides.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Birdwell, Marley Esq., Florida Pete, Nnamdi – Good Easter to you.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Safety has been its own version of a septic tank for years, is Chip Vaughn the one to dispell the stench?
April 11th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I’ve been saying this for weeks. I’m all for the trade down to get Heyward-Bey. He is no less likely to be a star than Maclin or crabtree.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Reading the scouting reports there doesn’t seem to be a perfect player out there.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
If the Lions take Stafford as is projected. there will be plenty of teams looking to trade up for QB Mark Sanchez who will be targeted strating with the jags @ the 7th pk. Teams like the 9ers, broncos, redskins, jets & bucs. Teams dont usually make trades with rivals,but, the rat is no longer the coach in Denver & the Raiders did trade for Gerrard Warren last season. If the broncos offer thier 12th & 18th pks. should the Raiders make the 2 for 1 deal & allow the broncos to get thier possible franchise QB.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
M…thanks, same to you buddy.
April 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
The Broncos Brandon Marshall expected back from hip surgery by mid July.
I’m hoping they don’t sweep his FOURTH arrest under the carpet and not suspend his azz for the year like they should.
This A hole is a woman beating punk.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=rotowire-randonarshallxpected&prov=rotowire&type=fantasy
April 11th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Norco Bob Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
My guy on the island told me today the pick at 7 will be BJ Raji,…my guess is it will be Maclin, to be used as wr of course and in gadget plays as well as special teams.
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Raji’s a no go. Too much money for him at 7, plus the pass rush cover D is predicated on the offense.
Maclin has issues and wouldn’t be a projected contributing #1 starter and besides, we already have him. His name is Johnnie Lee Higgins.
Might look at Mac as a dual threat and therefore value if we hadn’t snagged Justin Miller.
Special teams may suck this year because of the new wedge rules. I wonder if Al knew this was coming when he let Schnieder go…
April 11th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
If the broncos over 12 and 18 I say jump on it. No use hurting yourself just to spite the broncos.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
The intra-divisional rival trading will be done between the ex-Pewks. Pioli – McDaniels. Josh lost his cherry with the Cassell – Cutler debacle and Pioli will offer him a bone at #3 for his picks at 12 and 18. Josh is young enough and dumb enough to take it.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
#2 or #3 for the chiefs is it? I forget. Long day.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Jeremy Maclin, makes no sense to me. Heyward-Bey however ives us a real threat in the red zone. Plus I could see him playing the X catching slants and crosses and taking them the distance his size and speed is very attractive. If yu could trade down to say 17 ot lower and get him. I could definitely see that and would make sense. He brings a very interesting skillset.
My guy Robert Ayers is getting a lot of love from Mayock. The reasons are obvious, he just has a very consistant and very skilled talent to the DE positon. While he isn’t as explsive as you would like, he has hned his skilled and has the size to be productive edghe rusher and run defender. In a pinch he is stout enough to play inside. Also if not him Lawrence Sidbury is Greg Townsend clone. A hyper explosive edge rusher who will get double digit sacks just based on speed and agility.
We’re obviously targeting a SS and the reason is there are some very good ones in this draft and the hole we have at that position. Ellison, Vaughn and a host of others could fill that need. I’m not picky just get one, a good one.
At DE Orakpo scares me, I would much rather trade down and get MJ, Everette Brown, Ayers or anyone of several talented DE’s at a much lower rate.
Someone is going to get Fili Moala very cheap and this kid is going to be very good at the next level when he grows up and starts to fulfill that tremendus potential.
That beings t mind what is happening with our own JaMarcus Russell who’s just growing into manhood and will be one of the most dominant QB’s to ever play the game. Right now he’s somewhat immature and feeling his way around. I’m hoping like hell that he starts to hang out with Garcia and get some of Garcia’s experience in this game to understand how to be a pro.
Without question that’s why Al Davis was trying to bring him here for the last two years. There’s something he feels Garcia has that can really help Russell. So we’ll see.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
A nut-less monkey could do your job Jerry………………just kidding………………….no, really a nut-less monkey could do your job.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
To me the most sure & underated WR in the draft is Brian Robiskie who should be available in the 2nd.. It would be nice to see the Raiders trade down & fill the void @ FS with Malcolm Jenkins or shore up the run D with DT Raji.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Ghost the Raiders aren’t looking at FS they’re looking at SS. Their FS is Tyvon Branch and M Huff whom I believe are plenty good enough. H Eugene is the only SS we have at this point and he played FS much of last year but he really excelled at SS.
While Robiskie is an obvious talent, IMO Heyward-Bey brings extraordinary talent. However if they feel the need another WR and got Robiskie I wouldn’t mind at all.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
robiskie can`t stretch the field.heyward-bey and maclin can.crabtree will be gone.tyvon branch is the ss,eugene is the free.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Branch is penciled in @ SS with Eugene & Huff as FS.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
LOL Tyvon Branch is the SS LOL.. Hirum Eugene is the FS who replaced Huff last as a starter LOL.. Raiders let Rashad Baker go to the Eagles because they believe Branch will start at SS.. and i really have no idea when Eugene excelled at anything especially SS.. he is a FS LOL.. Huff isnt good enough to do anything but keep a bench seat warm LOL..
April 11th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Bey is being over hyped by size & speed. The guy has inconsistant hands & speed doesnt make you run good routes. If they do get Bey I hope its not with the 7th pk. trade down & get some compinsation atleast.
April 11th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
i checked raiders.com and i didn’t see a depth chart. so we’ll have to go based on our own opinions.
huff’s only problem is his confidence, the talent is there. rashad baker played fs so whoever replaces him i think would be looked upon as a fs.
April 11th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
There were times when Hiram Eugene played very well wether you realise it or not. There has to be a reason he’s still here unless you think you know better than the coaches.
April 11th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Lets not be dumb here..gotta get Crabtree..if u watched the team last year..obviously..our receivers suck..drafting someone else if Crabtree is there is just plain dumb..enough about drafting D..we got enough players that are adequate..maybe in the later rounds..
April 11th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
btw robiskie sucks..hes slow..and hes from ohio state..they dont produce good players
April 11th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Who else sucks?? do you suck?? does everyone suck??
I’m so tired of that dumbass word cause it usually means that the person using it has no clue of what the speak thus everything sucks.
Robiskie sucks………and you’re a freakin idiot. Suck on that.
April 11th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
HOF C Carter is from The OSU, and so is Jack Tatum. Our beloved and Best Safety ever.
April 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
RB E George is also from the OSU , and so is that WR from Pitt that made the catch to win the Game. S Holmes is his name. I can keep going, but after there is no need after Tatum and Carter.
April 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
By the Way, Happy and Good Easter Nation. I wish you all the best on Easter. And if you don’t celebrate Easter like Myself ( I’m Musl!m ), Happy Sunday. lol
April 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
# RaiderTW Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am
The funniest banking joke in the world:
A man says to the teller “I’d like to open a f@ckin’ checking account.”
The teller says “what did you say to me?”
the man says “I’d like to open a f@ckin’ savings account.”
The teller says “I’m getting the bank Pres.”
The bank Pres. comes over & says “What’s the problem here?”
The man Says “Ive got $200,000 & I’d like to open a f@ckin’ savings account”
The Pres. says “And this f@ckin’ c@unt is giving you a problem?”
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Bwahahahahahahah thats funny =)
April 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
# Mad Road Dog Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
LMN…awfully hypocritical of you when just the other day you insulted us Americans by calling one of our great American hero’s, Dwight Eisenhower, a scumbag.
The previous jokes are funny and Don Rickles is also one of my favorite comedians.
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damn straight, and i stand by that…
he didnt want any blacks in any victory parades because he wanted to elude and all white victory.. the paradox is they were fighting racism… the French forces were forced to use Spanish soldiers because most of their soldiers were black…
and from an egotistical point of view, he wanted to give my nation to the Russians after the war… in my book thats a scumbag…
I dont care what he did to your white folks of the USA, he is a scumbag no matter how you turn the stone..
Don Rickels was not funny… again if you find shoe polish in the head and big front teethe and crooked eyes funny here were, to me he was a pathetic fat white man….
April 11th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Night all, i better get some sleep its 0730 here…
take care, sleep tight!
April 11th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
I would love to see the Raiders go all D in the first 4 rnds. The Raiders O is built around the run and the Raiders have some young talented WR’s in Higgins & Chaz, not to mention the potential of Arman Shields. I know thier not big names but I beleive a good QB makes recievers look good more so then the other way around. I also believe a good D is more vital for a young QB rather then a potential good receiver. With a good D you keep the games close, allowing you to stay within your game plan & continue running the ball. Not to mention it puts the O on the field more for more opportunities.
1st. B.J Raji DT
2nd Patrick Chung S
3rd Lawrence Sidney Jr. DE
4th Frantz Joseph LB
April 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Rashard Baker played SS not FS,.. Hirum Eugene is the FS.. and it isnt that Eugene is a great FS.. its just Huff is a bust..
April 11th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Jerry, what is this ‘trade back’ you speak of?
April 11th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I think we should trade our #7 and #4 (this was the dolphins 4th roundn pick, so it’s not even early in the 4th) to the Rams for their #2 pick. Then we should draft Curry, not only would that give us one of the best LB corps in the business, but we could simultaniously fck over the Chiefs! Make it happen Al!!
2nd round – if you’re happy with Satele at center, then Brace makes a lot of sense here, if not, then I would look at Mack (if available) or Unger.
3rd round – If we didn’t trade up for Curry, (which we wont) I would take Crabtree in the first, and I would take Jasper Brinkly right here. If we took J.B. and put him in the middle, and slid Kirk outside, that would also give us one of the best LB corps in the game.
4th round – (without my trade proposal for the Rams’ #2, which there is virtually no chance of) Here I would take Bear Pascoe, TE. This may be a bit of a reach for him, but he will be the best TE left at this point in the draft, and as of right now, we don’t have a 5th or 6th round pick, so take him here and have a vicious TE combo for 2 TE sets.
7th round – Fletcher, C. The C/G from Stanford. I hope he makes it all the way to us in the 7th. He is gonna be good weaher he plays C or guard, and if we do go with Satele as the starter, then this guy would be perfect for lighting the fire under his a$$. He will also be a great backup at the guard position!
April 11th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I had hella typos in that last post…I’m drunk. Where the F is everyone?
April 11th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
15 minutes w/o a post must be some kind of record for Jerry’s blog. Of course it hasn’ realy been 15 minutes because I’m typing this stupid BS to myself, but besides me it’s been 15 minutes since someone posted, that still has to be some kind of record
April 11th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
F you guys. My draft rocks! If Al reads my post and reacts accordingly we’re looking at never ending trips to the playoffs. Well, maybe not never ending, but at least 6 or 7 trips to the playoffs, and probably a couple more trophies. I think we have a lot of peices in place, a lot more than people give us credit for, that’s for sure.
April 11th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Al Davis should trade himself for the 1970s’ Al Davis.
April 11th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I don’t see anything positive, guys. Just the usual hyperbole. I see Cable ditching our improved running game, airing it out to please the old man. Then being scapegoated, just like so many puppets before him. As usual; We have the car. We have the driver. We just have an owner who doesn’t want his car leaving the garage. 4-12.
April 11th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
I’m starting to like Hakeem Nicks in round 2, although I’m officially on the Crabtree bandwagon now – I don’t know what his 40 time is, but he can break some ankles running routes – seriously sick moves to go with his hands, body control, and tackle breaking ability – I think he’ll be able to separate well at the NFL level – Maclin I’m not at all sold on, DHB I like quite a bit, but he might be a bit of a project and way to risky to take at #7.
Remember, with us moving to a more vertical offense, the receivers don’t need to be all that great – we’ll run most of our passing game off play action and dump-offs to dmac and bush, with a healthy dose of Miller thrown in. The combination of a healthy (and humbled after his pay cut) Walker, Schillens, and Higgins might turn out to be sufficient, with Shields getting some pt as well.
I’d prefer to take Raji at #7 now that his Mary Jane situation has been proven to be false and then see what’s available at the top of round 2 – we’ve finally got a decent amount of depth on the o line so we can skip that need for a year and build the defense. DE, SLB, and S are all needs, although I think SS is set with Branch and FS they appear to be content with Eugene – There’s really no great FS’s this year anyway so rolling with Eugene and Huff isn’t all that bad, especially in a system that doesn’t leave them out in centerfield all game. We should still sign Roy Williams for depth, possibly push Branch to FS.
I think we can find a viable backup SS in round 4. I’m still miffed that we dumped Wilson – we couldn’t have saved that much money considering he just signed – the dead money hit against the cap has to be worse then keeping him, plus I thought he was solid for us – we have so many needs, no reason to add another one if you don’t have too – he got another big money deal too so it’s obvious he didn’t stink.
So I’d go Raji in round 1, the best DE or SLB on the board in round 2, a WR that slipped in round 3 (Nicks, Robiskie, Britt), and hopefully a S in round 4.
Alternatively, I’d go Crabtree in round 1, Ron Brace in round 2, best available SLB, DE, or S in round 3, and “” of the remaining two not selected in round 3 in round 4.
April 11th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Jedi
Stop making so much sense you should young padawan. For hate, some people might.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:28 am
Crabtree, the way he runs through tackles, reminds me of Sterling Sharpe. His hands are amazing. We already have speed receivers, we need a guy who can be physical and fight for the football.
If Andre Smith or one of the other tackles is not available, we should absolutely draft Crabtree.
April 12th, 2009 at 1:02 am
GForce, everytime I watch a Crabtree highlight reel, I doubt more and more that he’ll be there @ 7. One guy that does intrigue me a little on film is Malcolm Jenkins. He LOVES to hit. Shows good field speed too. I know that’s an unpopular pick in this blog but I wouldn’t be disappointed if no OT or Crab were on the board and we picked this guy.
April 12th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Being from Big 10 country I happened to see a lot of Jenkins the last few years. He is a really physical dude for a corner.
He did not run well at the combine though, so many of the talent eval guys are saying he will play safety in the NFL. The last safety we took with the 7th overall pick didn’t pan out too good for us.
If we did target Jenkins with that low of a pick, I would hope he would be a corner. I just don’t think that a safety (or guard, center, kicker, punter)is worth a first round pick. I would not mind trading back a bit and taking him though.
I still think the best we could hope for is one of the 3 tackles falling to us at 7 and then taking whomever is left out of Hayward-Bey, Hakeem Nicks and Kenny Britt in round 2. I assume Crabtree, Maclin and DHB will be gone by then, but the other two might be. I left Harvin off the list on purpose because I think he is a gadget play guy, and I hate reverses.
April 12th, 2009 at 4:19 am
LOL I think its a bit of a pipe dream to think Denver would offer a 12 and an 18. I dont see that happening.
Not to the Raiders anyway.
On the other hand who would have thought they would trade Cutler, but i still dont see that happening.
Maybe Philly would be willing to trade up for their two. But then again when was the last time Oakland traded down in the first round? The Moss Trade dont count that was a trade out of te round. They only later made a second trade to get back in to a later part of the first round that year.
Watch they keep the pick and take a DB just so we all can scratch our heads and say what the F was Al thinking.
April 12th, 2009 at 4:28 am
Thanks Jerry. We realize it’s Easter Sunday.
The Raiders have had some swings and misses in previous off-seasons? No doubt.
Two of them that you mention though were Kiffin’s doing. Kiffin wanted to lose Moss–personally I was pleased with that decision although Al wasn’t.
The acquisition of Mike Williams and Josh McCown was also Kiffin’s decision. He liked Williams having coached him before and saw him as a good player. That worked out real well. He got McCown because he didn’t think much of Russell, plus Russell didn’t fit with the scheme he had in mind.
This year may be the year Al “trades back to acquire more picks”? I hope you do that Al. Trade down and target Mack! Yes, I know they’ve got Satele but centers like Mack don’t come around often and Mack is familiar both with our OL coach and with Cable’s system.
Heyward-Rey coming to Oakland doesn’t mean Al won’t trade down. It seems unlikely he’d use the 7th pick on Heyward-Rey even if he wants him.
We’re being much more sensible and organized this year. It’s the Al/Cable era. Trading down is smart.
Trading down seems to fit with what Cable wants. He liked how Higgins and Chaz played Fargas style football in those last two games. He wants young talent with the right attitude not older players who might not play as well once they get that big paycheck and he doesn’t want veterans who are so into “me” that they shoot themselves in the leg during their off time.
April 12th, 2009 at 4:33 am
Warren Sapp did say that his contacts with the Raiders said they were looking at a Safety with the first round pick….
With our severe needs at tackle, receiver and defensive line, I would hope not. I hope that Sapps sources are being led astray on purpose knowing Sapp cannot shut up, or that Sapp was kidding.
Or maybe he is helping Al Davis throw people off. Sapp did speak very highly of Davis recently.
April 12th, 2009 at 4:42 am
GForce21
Sapp was just talking because Sapp likes to talk but also because, now he’s a tv personality, he only gets paid if he says something that’s far out there.
Actually, I like your idea that Sapp is secretly working for Al to throw other head coaches off. Why not? Who’s going to buy that line though?
McDaniels maybe.
McDaniels inspiring his team:
“We know we’re lost but we’re making progress”*
*Yogi Berra.
April 12th, 2009 at 4:43 am
LMN:
You’ve lost your sense of humor? You live too close to Germany. The Germans have no sense of humor whatever.
April 12th, 2009 at 4:46 am
I am hoping Davis sent people to Maryland to see Heyward-BBB(B)ey for second round consideration. I would be irate if we selected him over Andre Smith or Michael Crabtree (if they were available) at 7.
Mack can play guard as well, so if we were able to draft him, he and Samson Satele could fight over who would be center and the other could move to guard.
I am not comfortable with Walker, Chaz, and JLH as our top three receivers. I am not sure why everyone else is.
Maybe Shields will pan out, who knows. I think our core of pass catchers is feeble and I am amazed that we have not addressed it at all.
April 12th, 2009 at 5:03 am
I don’t see Al picking Heyward-Rey over Crabtree or Maclin.
Mack can play guard but I think he might be the center we want. Every great Raider team had a great center.
It’s hard to be comfortable with Walker unless you’re a drunk in Las Vegas. Maybe he’ll reestablish himelf this year. Like Cable, I really like Chaz and JLH but we could use a break-away guy.
The problem is the defense. Marshall has been left out of the new player acquisitions. He has some holes to fill too. Like someone who can stop the run.
April 12th, 2009 at 5:12 am
EnglandRaider…
there is no humor like british humor.. thats for sure!
April 12th, 2009 at 5:17 am
LMN:
There you go I knew you’d be right some day-just kidding.
I’m off to the pub for Sunday lunch: Roast beef and a pint of Carlsberg.
Life is sweet.
It was really nice of the Germans to teach the Danes how to make beer.
Hej hej
April 12th, 2009 at 5:25 am
yup, we are really grateful for that too, but my head today isnt =) LOL
EnglandRaider, I still watch “Couplings” once in a while..
April 12th, 2009 at 5:53 am
GhostRaider Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
I would love to see the Raiders go all D in the first 4 rnds. The Raiders O is built around the run and the Raiders have some young talented WR’s in Higgins & Chaz, not to mention the potential of Arman Shields. I know thier not big names but I beleive a good QB makes recievers look good more so then the other way around. I also believe a good D is more vital for a young QB rather then a potential good receiver. With a good D you keep the games close, allowing you to stay within your game plan & continue running the ball. Not to mention it puts the O on the field more for more opportunities.
1st. B.J Raji DT
2nd Patrick Chung S
3rd Lawrence Sidney Jr. DE
4th Frantz Joseph LB
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substitute my man Jaspar Brinkley in the 3rd round and i’m happy…
April 12th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Morning NATION…. happy Easter 2 all you believers…
April 12th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Morning 408…
happy easter to you too, and the non-believers =)
Thursday, Friday, are holidays here, and then Today(Sunday) and tomorrow… Niiice =)
April 12th, 2009 at 6:44 am
LMN…
Damn you guys go all in…
I would be in the non-believer category but I dont harsh on the believers..
April 12th, 2009 at 6:50 am
French commandos stormed a yacht on Friday to free hostages, but one captive was killed during the operation.
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I cant believe the french have more balls than us when it comes to dealing with these fake ass pirates….
April 12th, 2009 at 6:53 am
408…
I believe these hostages have been kept since mid-march… and im not sure, but didnt one of the hostages die too?
April 12th, 2009 at 6:56 am
408..
WHAT?! you dont believe that he died and then walked around a few days later?? LOL
well easter here is for family celebration, some have konfirmation, and the rest of us just celebrate we have some days off work =) but there is one reoccurring thing we all drink the brains out these days =)
April 12th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Heyward-Bey is 6-3, 206
chaz is 6′4 225…. wtf
April 12th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Bryan Leftwich and Luke McCown, will play for the QB spot in TB.. LOL, donkos QB situation just keeps on looking ridiculous
April 12th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
April 12th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Morning 4eva happy easter…
April 12th, 2009 at 7:45 am
yep we already have our WRs,imo
April 12th, 2009 at 7:49 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 7:45 am
yep we already have our WRs,imo
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I almost agree, i still think we need Robiskie =), but thats no secret =)
April 12th, 2009 at 7:52 am
http://www.worldofcombat.net/frank-shamrock-vs-nick-diaz-fight-video.html
oh yeah
April 12th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Happy Easter 2 you 2 408 =)
April 12th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Roll away the stone.
Happy Easter Nation.
April 12th, 2009 at 7:58 am
back @ ya M…
April 12th, 2009 at 7:58 am
408RAIDER Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 6:44 am
LMN…
Damn you guys go all in… I would be in the non-believer category but I dont harsh on the believers..
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 6:56 am
408..
WHAT?! you dont believe that he died and then walked around a few days later?? LOL
well easter here is for family celebration, some have konfirmation, and the rest of us just celebrate we have some days off work =) but there is one reoccurring thing we all drink the brains out these days =)
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Re: Easter
This is a Raider board and content should be Raider related, but we all discuss other topics at times–sometimes even as adults.
Today is my day, as I am a believer and this is the most important of all Christian holidays.
Not preaching, but just to make a couple points;
Jesus said he would rise from the dead, the disciples said they saw Him after He rose from the dead, and they all (except John) were eventually killed for thier belief.
If He was dead then where was the body?
Libraries could be filled with the books written on the resurrection, and some of the greatest men and minds in history have been believers.
You don’t have to believe, but to say it is ridiculous is to not understand the reasoning behind it.
Explain the existance of the universe, without something that operates outside of the laws that govern it, being responsible for it.
Explain infinite time, human conscience and thought, a single strand of DNA that holds a computer full of information.
I could say much much more, but like I said–Raider board
Say what you want, I don’t care. True faith can be well reasoned and well thought out.
I am off to church, will return later.
Raider on.
April 12th, 2009 at 8:00 am
408 says:
“I can’t believe the French have more balls than us when it comes to dealing with these fake ass pirates.”
I hear you 408 and agree.
Of course, Sarkozy is actually of Polish extraction.
Maybe someone told him one of the pirates was German.
April 12th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Well happy easter to all of you sports fans, of you too la mary, anyone who follows soccer isnt a sports fan but happy easter anyway,..Im on my way to Oakland to see the A`s get swept by the M`s.
April 12th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Very well stated Sweep The Leg.Today is THEE day the human race has been celebrating for at least 2009 years.It is the greatest story ever told and justifiably SO
April 12th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Have a nice day Norco Bob =)
April 12th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Looking back at the last thread I see the Nation is all speculated out and are resorting to old jokes until the 25th.
A guy comes home from dinner one day and he’s carrying a rabbit.
He sits down at the dinner table, still holding the rabbit.
His wife comes in with the dinner, looks at him, sits down.
The guy says, “This is the cow I’ve been f#ck$ng all these years”.
The wife looks at him like he’s an idiot.
“That’s a rabbit” she says.
Guy says, ” Who’s talking to you?”
April 12th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Of course, Sarkozy is actually of Polish extraction.
Maybe someone told him one of the pirates was German.
Ahh no wonder,I shoulda known my Polish brethren dont like 2 stand still!!!
April 12th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Good morning to the “breakfast pirates” (usual suspects here before 6am every morning). Gloomy day in Denver, hoping the gloom lasts for the Donkeys until jan 2010.
Happy Eas….no, no, no Spring solstice since that’s the original reason to celibrate around this date. I love the logic…”If He was dead then where was the body?” If he EVER lived where’s the proof?
Faith??? ALL good congames rely on faith.
Celibrate the Elohim or the Annunaki at least they can be historically proven.
Sorry to p!ss on your colored eggs but seeking TRUTH should be the only objective for spiritual minded people.
GO RAIDERS!
Draft for Defense!!!
April 12th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Thanks for the fix Jerry, I think it would be awesome to trade down and get a couple number 1’s and still Bey… everyone here knows Russell needs a WR that can get down the field!
April 12th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Sweep the leg…
please show me where i said it was ridiculous…
I dont mind believers, we the raider NATION needs believers…
April 12th, 2009 at 8:49 am
# ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 8:00 am
408 says:
“I can’t believe the French have more balls than us when it comes to dealing with these fake ass pirates.”
I hear you 408 and agree.
Of course, Sarkozy is actually of Polish extraction.
Maybe someone told him one of the pirates was German.
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Most Polish Nobility left Poland for France during the Russian Zar’s reign..
April 12th, 2009 at 8:51 am
The resurrection sounds kinda like an important thing…why only written of in the bible by 2 of the disciples? And the story was later inserted in the book of Mark 200yrs laters. hhhhmmmm….I smell rotten eggs and PAGAN celibrations involving symbols of fertility & SEX!
The rabbit done died.
Feed your mind not your superstitions.
TW, stomping on dogmatic foolery since 1979.
April 12th, 2009 at 8:54 am
LMN:
Yes, I know but I think Sarkozy left sometime after that.
As French Presidents go, I like he guy……and he sure seems to get lucky. How does he nail all those good looking women?
April 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Actually, I answered my own question. He’s the president of France.
April 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
JLH is comming into his 3rd year.Chaz almost has a third of a season under his belt =).The norm is 3 years 4 a WR 2B a WR. Man you guys,these 2 WRs of ours are just gonna BLOW-UP the nfl 4 years 2 come,imo.I mean I know ALL you guys can see this
April 12th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Happy Easter, Y’all…..no matter your reason for celebrating/observing the holiday. Several of the posters on this blog have claimed to be educated, inelligent, etc., and, frankly, seem to be so. We have all heard quite a bit of what “science” might have to say regarding everything “spiritual”. Time for those who claim to be knowledgeable and open-minded to put their money where their mouths are. The challenge is simple….. At least hear what someone of the other opinion has to say. Read “Who Moved the Stone” by Frank Morison. Who knows, you may still hold to your prior viewpoint, but I doubt you will do so with such “certainty” unless you close your mind to what you read and take an “Oh, NO! That just CAN’T be” stance.
P.S. Science? History? OK, for those of you who are uneducated and fear seeing beyond what mommy and your teachers told you…… Jesus is not just a biblical character. His existence and some of the facts regarding his actions are documented is secular historical writings. As LMN sometimes says, “Look it up”.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:02 am
E-Raider..
I know very little about Sarkozy… all I know about him is from tabloids =) and yeah man that guy keeps on scoring =)
it was merely and explanation to why there are so many Frenchmen of Polish descent
April 12th, 2009 at 9:07 am
4Eva
On Chaz and Johnny Lee:
I’m hoping that’s true but we will see this year.
Chaz is 6′4″ and 225lbs and it will be interesting to see how he develops. Great potential there.
Higgins is just plain fun to watch. He’s really explosive on those run backs and as a receiver in the TB game he was running around guys like they didn’t see him.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:11 am
On resurrection sunday google resurrected gods & count how many occured before the most recently we celibrate.With an open mind of course.
Happy spring awakening.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:14 am
yeah I gotta say, there are plenty of evidence that Jesus lived… that said I dont for a single second believe he ever resurrected… but im fine with those who do, its their thing, the easter bunny and the heathen solstice is all the same thing to me, celebration of life, everything comes to life this part of the year…and for some Jesus too =)
April 12th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Trade down:
We trade the 7th pick to Dallas for their 2nd (51st), 3rd (69th) and one of their multiple 5th round picks, plus DL Marcus Spears.
We end up with 2 picks in the second round (40, 51), 2 picks in the third round (69,71) and we pick up a 5th rounder.
We get out of the 1st round where the best value is outside the top 10 and with 4 selections between picks 40 and 71, we get help at WR, OL, DL and S.
Plus, we add Marcus Spears (6′4 315) a big, young (26), versatile DL who can line up inside and outside and plays the run well.
Spears can start at Tackle next to Kelly or at Left End with Burguess coming in on passing downs, wherever he plays, he’s a wide body who’s gonna help vs the run and make the DL rotation much better.
Dallas scores a P.R. hit with the local kid, they get another big name to play in their new stadium and take pressure off Roy Williams.
Dallas has 11 picks in the draft and not that many holes to fill, even if they give us those 3 picks they have 8 picks remaining to add depth and some youth.
Dallas was reportedly shopping Spears prior to last year’s draft, they have signed DL Igor Olshansky and have a couple of young kids who can play on the bench, they can afford to move Spears if the right deal comes up.
And they may get another 2nd round pick if the NYJ sign WR Miles Austin and Dallas decides not to match, that deal would only increase their need to add another WR as well as they would have another valuable trade asset.
Raiders “new” draft board:
2nd rd: (40),(51)
3rd rd: (69),(71)
4th rd: (126)
5th rd: (166)
7th rd: (216)
April 12th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Bob- that is amazing! If only AL would do just that. I’m in with that tactic!
April 12th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Bob Marley…
hmmm, very intriguing!
April 12th, 2009 at 9:37 am
the raiders have to draft a wr in the first round wheather it be maclin at #7 or a trade down and get darrius heyward-bey plus an extra draft pick.that`s
the question per the depth chart walker is the #1,schillens #2,higgins #3.no other wr on the roster had a catch last year.and you never know if walker will return to form.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Here is a good video about Crabtree vs Macklin and you guys be the judge.
La Milicia Negra, I have to point out for you that these pirates are a just small thugs but the real thugs are the ones who don’t get their hands dirty and are focused to drift all the attention from them. My guess would be Italian mafia’s who still supply warlords with money and guns. U just have to understand how politics works before commenting on who is doing what and who is not.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:42 am
TW – Doesn’t hold water. Not a good analogy. That’s like explorers from another solar system checking out ours and finding myriads of planets without life on them and determining what life in our solar system does not exist. The search is not over until earth is located. Read the book…..with an open mind of course. Or don’t if you are fearful of discovering something you don’t WANT to discover.
LMN – You are incredible in that most every post I see from you appears studied and well thought out. Don’t sell yourself short. And don’t be afraid.
READ THE BOOK
It can be obtained on Amazon
April 12th, 2009 at 9:43 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziwu0QRwbbA
sorry here is the link.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Bob marley are the cowboys shopping Spears, or are they interested in any of the players that high? Off hand, I think that crabtree or maclin may tempt them, but I have not heard the cowboys having any interest in players high in the draft.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Mayock is an idiot. Hayward-Bey is a second round pick may late first. Al Davis will take a playmaker high in the draft first and foremost. Bey does not make enough plays to merrit consideration that high.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
TrueRaider- after looking at that video they are both intriguing WR’s. Crabtree has moves that will break ankles and I think makes up for his straight lines speed deficiency.
Maclin has the burst and straight line speed to outrun everyone.
I still think Crabtree is the better pick because of his route running and those sticky-icky hands. He reminds me of my second favorite Raiders Recieiver in Timmy Brown.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:52 am
spears had 5.5 career sacks playing de in the 3-4.he is not quick enough to play de for the raiders scheme.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:52 am
True Raider…
believe me I know about the pirates, not much guys here can tell me or I can learn from, this is not a new problem, to americans maybe, but Denmark is a shipping nation, and we have had a few situations like these..
so I dont know what your point is… there are tons of weapons in somalia, more weapons than food… thats a major reason to why they hi-jack these boats..
a year ago the shipping industry asked US to help out, but they had no interest, now suddenly its another talk… just a little too late.. not that I think this would have been avoided since the Crew of the Alabama was of their designated route…
Puntland is more or less without rule, so its a renegade state, hundreds of tribe leaders rule the area as they please..
April 12th, 2009 at 9:53 am
BJ Raji has bust written all over him if he goes high in the draft. missed the 07 season due to being lazy and a little slow. he has motivation issues and he smokes weed. We may as well defer the pick until next year.
My guess is that the Raiders will take a defensive end or a wide receiver. Rey Malauga stock has fell too far on too many peoples boards; however, if the Raiders want to get nasty on defense he would be the pick.
I don’t see the Raiders taking a tackle anymore with Barnes and Henderson both ready to roll.
I don’t see Maclin because the raiders have dynamic return men on the roster and he is too similar to JLH.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
# blackdeath29 Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 9:52 am
spears had 5.5 career sacks playing de in the 3-4.he is not quick enough to play de for the raiders scheme.
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then we are back to the talk if we shouldnt shift to 3-4, I love that scheme, and all great raider teams were playing 3-4
April 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
DickV!!!!
good to see ya!
April 12th, 2009 at 9:55 am
crabtree plays in the spreed offense just like maclin.they run the same routes.crabtree can not stretch the defense.maclin and heyward-bey can go over the top.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Dick V
That “trade” is all a product of my imagination, Spears was reportedly shopped last year and I don’t know if the Cowboys are interested in moving up for anyone.
There’s nothing to it, I’m just playing GM while killing some time.
But it seems to me like a reasonable trade that would help both teams.
We can use more picks and what is Dallas gonna do with 11, maybe 12 pick in this Draft?…they don’t have room in their roster for so many players, might as well trade some of those picks for a “can’t miss” type of player.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:59 am
One other thing in looking at size with Chad vs. Darius, Chad is bigger and still fast enough to stretch the field.
So I have to think Crabtree will be the pick if he is there.
I hate to say this guys but if Crabtree is gone Al will pick his Safety maybe a LB.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:01 am
I can live with a LB, as long as its not Malauga(or whats his name)… I like Cushing…and I pray for Curry =)
April 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 8:54 am
LMN:
Yes, I know but I think Sarkozy left sometime after that.
As French Presidents go, I like he guy……and he sure seems to get lucky. How does he nail all those good looking women?
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when women were told he was “polish”…
they thought they were speaking of his “equipment” !!!
bah… hahahahahahahaha !!!
April 12th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I see the raiders taking
Crab 1st
round 2 is anybody’s guess, but we know this is where Al starts to rely heavily on size and speed: assuming that Crab goes in rd 1 the raiders will be looking for other positions in 2.
Conner Barwin Cincy de/lb,
jaron gilbert dt/de San jose state
Jamon meridith ot South Carolina
Micheal Johnson DE Georgia Tech
william Beatty Uconn
Clay Mathews De/lb USC because of family genes
Eben Britton Arizona OT(played in zone blicking scheme)
Brandon Pettigrew TE best in the draft (Al likes best in class types)
All these men stand out and Al will take one of them if Crab is taken in rd 1 and depending on who is on the board and who the raiders rate highest.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Blackdeath29
“spears had 5.5 career sacks playing de in the 3-4.he is not quick enough to play de for the raiders scheme.”
He wouldn’t come here to get sacks, he who would play primarily inside with some snaps outside when facing run-heavy teams, he might still help the pass-rush with his inside push but Burguess, Scott and maybe Gunheim would be on the field on obvious passing downs.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:05 am
The Raider with the stickiest hands was Fred B. if you don’t count Lester. Lester picked it up from Fred anyway.
People keep comparing Maclin to Cliff Branch. Is that going to be too tempting for Al?
Trade down Al. Target Mack.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Bob Marley:
Post 133-very interesting.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:06 am
LMN nice to see that the board has some integrity back. the registration was way over due. now we know who we are arguing with.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Rd 1 is a still a mystery to me. With Hakeem nicks, Percy Harvin and Hayward Bey all being 2nd rd picks (most likely) Al may just wait on one of them. Orakpo, Raji, or one of the OT is the other option. Maybe Cushing or Rey Rey.
Who knows Raji would make a lot of sense if he wasn’t already screaming bust at me.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Rd three I see the raiders taking Chip Vaughn.
Rd 4 the Raiders could take lyndon murtha, the DT Baker or Hill, terrance taylor, or De Brandon Williams from Texas Tech if he falls a few spots.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:11 am
EnglandRaider…
what is it called in english, teams like lets say West Bromich, when a team is in danger of leaving the Premier league and has to pla in the chapionsship next year???
April 12th, 2009 at 10:12 am
SinceFrankYouellField…
thanks for the kind words =)
April 12th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Everyone should check out gil brandt’s hot 100 prospects on NFL.com The ex cowboys GM has consitently pegged over 90% of the top 100 picks not in exact order but who are generally the best players on the board.
Him and Al Davis are very close.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Bob Marley excellent possiablities!!!
Florida Pete,yep “us” Polocks are laughing all the way 2 da bedroom =)
April 12th, 2009 at 10:20 am
and gil brandt has maclin and crabtree in the top ten.crabtree will be gone get the second best wr and watch him grow with russell.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Patrick Chung SS Oregon:Cons: Doesn’t have great speed and his height isnt what most scouts would look for. Can be over aggressive and over pursue the play. Wont impress anyone with his man to man coverage skills. Tends to get enveloped when blocked and doesnt get away well once engaged.
Chip Vaughn SS Wake Forest:Cons: Going to be a liability in man coverage due to limited physical skils..doesnt posses the ball skills you would want from a saftey..shows times of being inconsistent when he gets beat doesnt have the db short term memory you would like..has problems covering the deep patterns tends to get to stiff in the hips
Micheal Hamlin SS Clemson:Cons: Average athlete that hurts him in man to man coverage, doesnt flip his hips very well and lacks recovery speed..has had injury problems…needs to work harder on fighting off blocks..not the big hitter you would want from a saftey..
Based on their man -coverage skills..none of these will be drafted by the Raiders,its almost impossible to find a good man cover SS..more than likely a CB will have to be converted,to play in an AD scheme….or they want Branch to start,backed up by Huff and are looking to draft a top FS ….
April 12th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Combine Info:
LINEBACKERSName Time
Curry, Aaron 4.56
Arnoux, Stanley 4.61
McRath, Gerald 4.61
Matthews, Clay 4.67
Phillips, Jason 4.69
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Brinkley, Jasper 4.72
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Freeman, Marcus 4.74
Cushing, Brian 4.74
Follett, Zack 4.75
Fokou, Moise 4.76
Beckwith, Darry 4.79
McKillop, Scott 4.80
Felder, Anthony 4.81
Sintim, Clint 4.82
Maiava, Kaluka 4.83
McKenzie, Tyrone 4.87
Robinson, Lee 4.87
Laurinaitis, James 4.88
Williams, Worrell 4.90
Maualuga, Rey 4.91
Ivy, Mortty 4.99
Wooten, Morris 5.10
April 12th, 2009 at 10:24 am
LMN:
You mean relegation?
April 12th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Combine Info:
Bench Press
LINEBACKERSName Reps
Cushing, Brian 30
Freeman, Marcus 30
Maiava, Kaluka 30
Felder, Anthony 28
McKenzie, Tyrone 27
McKillop, Scott 27
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Brinkley, Jasper 26
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Curry, Aaron 25
Casillas, Jonathan 24
Robinson, Lee 24
Beckwith, Darry 23
Maualuga, Rey 23
Williams, Worrell 23
Matthews, Clay 23
Laurinaitis, James 22
Phillips, Jason 20
Arnoux, Stanley 19
Levy, DeAndre 19
McRath, Gerald 19
Ivy, Mortty 18
Wooten, Morris 15
Fokou, Moise 12
April 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Florida Pete:
I checked with Sarkozy and he said they were talking about his equipment.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
EnglandRaider…
yup i think so :/
My team just lost 3-0 to a team in danger of relegation…
Crap, crap, CRAP!
I think this means we lose pace to the leaders we were at same point as them before today, tomorrow they have an easy opponent, so they will lead the league with 3 points…
FUKK! :/
So if i sound more cranky than usual, thats why :/
April 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Combine Info
Vertical Jump
LINEBACKERS
Name Height
Curry, Aaron 37.0
Follett, Zack 37.0
Freeman, Marcus 37.0
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Brinkley, Jasper 35.5
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McKillop, Scott 35.5
Matthews, Clay 35.5
Cushing, Brian 35.0
Ellerbe, Dannell 35.0
Williams, Worrell 35.0
Sintim, Clint 34.5
McRath, Gerald 34.0
Phillips, Jason 34.0
Laurinaitis, James 33.0
Robinson, Lee 32.5
Arnoux, Stanley 31.5
Fokou, Moise 31.0
Beckwith, Darry 26.5
Ivy, Mortty 25.5
April 12th, 2009 at 10:30 am
—”Tyvon Branch is “lightly penciled in” as the Raiders’ starting strong safety heading to the draft. The Raiders have long been high on Branch, but there have been whispers that they’ll do something surprising at No. 7 overall, like draft Malcolm Jenkins and put him at safety. Branch will be a huge IDP sleeper if he keeps the strong safety job, though. It’s an extremely tackle-friendly position.”—
April 12th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Moose,
the defense is not the al davis scheme.it`s a 4-3 under.same one i played corner in college.it`s the most used defense in the pro`s.the raiders play more man to man than anybody.huff should be able to play it.chip vaughn and patrick chung both play in this system so the raiders should be able to get a good read if they can do it.but look out for michael mitchell.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Branch is good,but can he hold up? we need at least two potenial starters,i wouldnt be surprised we took Jenkins..
April 12th, 2009 at 10:45 am
yeah i agree….but only somebody like Rod Woodson can do what the Raiders ask you to do at SS…
u got the SR on M,Mitchell?
April 12th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Wishing a Happy Easter, to everyone.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
TW – Doesn’t hold water. Not a good analogy. Read the book…..with an open mind of course. Or don’t if you are fearful of discovering something you don’t WANT to discover.
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Always the fear card, I’ve swapped my fear for reason & gravitate to the truth. Is there one philosopher/writer that is known to have lived that time period that even mentions JC? Coming back from the dead seems to be a big thing to have been “passed over” by facts & truth. That’s where “faith” comes in huh? Like any con game. Only your belief system(BS) is at risk.
Since we are exchanging book clubs http://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Revisited-Science-Catching-Knowledge/dp/1879181908/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239557700&sr=1-1
April 12th, 2009 at 10:49 am
michael mitchell has a private workout with the bears and raiders next week.look at the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8KF2-_OXoA
April 12th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Florida Pete….
After doing some detailed analysis, the pick as to be:
Malene Espensen, over Maria Sharapova.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:54 am
errrr… (H)as…
April 12th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Malene Espensen!? hmmm is she a Dane or a Norwegian ?
April 12th, 2009 at 11:07 am
LOL, a Dane apparently… well, just more ammo to my statement we got the best girls =)
April 12th, 2009 at 11:08 am
any Tennis nuts in here?
last night, Caroline Wozniacki barfed, and barfed, and still won a game, she now is in the final down in florida..
April 12th, 2009 at 11:08 am
he plays like a mean SOB ..hope he works-ou well this week..
April 12th, 2009 at 11:09 am
La Milicia Negra
Let me correct your fact, Puntland has a government and always had a government. It is a federal state completely autonomous from the central government that is called TFG. In addition, Puntland is the only state that very recently had a successful democratic election compared to other regions in Somalia. The Pirates issue is always blamed on Puntland while the right answer is that different factions are funding it with big people from Europe also involve it. The pirates were created as a response of governments failure to guard the sea which was a heaven for Asian fishing companies to illegally fish and the French dumping their nuclear waste. If you really interested in knowing a solution to this problem, it is simply by employing those pirates to protect their sea while earning decent income instead of being forced on acts of piracy.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Captain Richard Phillips is free!
April 12th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Nice job of the USN! 3 pirates down, and the Captain unharmed… thats a good job…
April 12th, 2009 at 11:13 am
TrueRaider..
good for you, that you have everything figured out
April 12th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Countries like Morocco and Egypt always taxes ships that travel in their territories. Somalia used to that until the collapse of the central government which is now used by anyone. Listen, I am not saying these pirates acts are justified but what I am saying the solution isn’t to bomb and kill but rather to understand and solve the central government problem.
Anyways, going back to my team. I don’t think Crabtree will be available at 7, if he is I think Raiders will take him. If not, we should draft the best available OL.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
LMN:
Too bad about your team. A 3-0 game is pretty much of a wipe-out. Sounds like they can still come back.
United is only one point ahead of Liverpool.
A few weeks ago they were in the catbird’s seat.
I don’t really follow it but my brother-in-law’s a United fanatic and he makes an effort to follow the Raiders.
When I watch soccer, I keep wanting to yell: “Hit someone!”
April 12th, 2009 at 11:20 am
The US Navy took control of the situation?
Captain Philipps free?
Good things do happen.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:20 am
EnglandRAIDER…
LOL, then you should have watched this game, maaaaan it was ugly.. albows in the head, kicking at the knees and what not.. if the Ref wanted to, he could have given each team at least 4 reds…
up on the horse again as we say, my team will play in the Cup semi-finals against Aab on Wednesday, that is a must win game now…
April 12th, 2009 at 11:22 am
yup, I assume the USN just played the waiting game.. at least Thursday back at work will be business as usual..
April 12th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Good morning Nation, and Happy Easter.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Alright! The navy took care of it. Just when I thought we were going to do the Jimmy Carter dance.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Happy Easter!
Beware of eating too many hard boiled eggs people!
April 12th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Good Morning Raider O.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:32 am
TW are you still here? I would like to discuss a few things with you sir.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Hey Jerry!
Did you ask why Walter left the building yet?
April 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
LOL, What!? the Jimmy Carter Dance? bwahaha, lol, never heard about it =)
yeah, they killed 3 pirates.. no negotiation there…
APM has been good friends with the Navy since WW2.
They might have helped a whole deal so they did not had to pay the ransom, cheap bastards.. LOL just kidding =)
April 12th, 2009 at 11:35 am
England,
Good Morning, and How are things on your side of the world?
April 12th, 2009 at 11:37 am
PFT.com
Said Raiders T Khalif Barnes, “I’m so determined to be this franchise’s left tackle for the next nine years.”
April 12th, 2009 at 11:38 am
there is nothing wrong with diplomacy,imo.If that dont work,send them 2 kingdom.com
April 12th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Five Qs with Khalif Barnes
NFL.com
New Raiders left tackle Khalif Barnes wants to apologize for not calling right away for a previously scheduled phone interview.
“I just get caught up in training and it’s like tunnel vision, that’s all I see,” Barnes said after coming up for air three weeks into offseason voluntary workouts. “Sorry ’bout that, it won’t happen again.”
He also wants everyone to know that he’s here to play left tackle, as opposed to the widely assumed right. So if Mario Henderson wants to be the starter at that position, he’ll have to go throw Barnes, a four-year starter with the Jaguars who signed a one-year deal with Oakland last month.
Barnes took some time to answer five burning questions as the Raiders prepare for the NFL Draft.
Q: Any experience with the zone blocking scheme?
A: A ton of experience. That’s all we did in Jacksonville. I’ve been going through a few plays here already and like what I see. It’s something I’m very good at and something I can get better at. It gives you a chance to get running off the ball. Looking around, we’ve got a lot of athletic linemen here.”
Q: Tom Cable, the offensive line coach turned head coach?
A: “He’s a player’s coach. He’s an offensive line guy. He understands how we work, how we think. He sees things I can already fix so I can become more explosive. I can see and feel the difference already. At one point, you get comfortable playing in a certain stance and a certain way, but the guys coached the positon … little nuggets here and there can help you out and elevate your game.”
Q: With a one-year deal, plan on sticking around?
A: “I know I have a lot of work to do and a lot of individual goals I want to accomplish. I can be one of those tackles thay can stay there for another nine years. You look at guys like Orlando Pace, Jonathan Ogden, guys that stayed in one place for 13 years. I’ve started four years but I know I have a lot more to do and have a chance to be really good.”
Q: Tom Cable said you’ll compete at left tackle, but some think you’ll be on the right side. Your plans?
A: “I’m so determined to be this franchise’s left tackle for the next nine years. I know that’s a big challenge but that’s my goal. What better place to be a dominant left tackle than with the Raiders? I get a chance to come in here and start I’m not going to let it go.”
Q: Any fearless predictions for next season?
A: “This is the year the Raiders can change things around. I know they haven’t had the best of years here the past few years but that can all change. Who would have thought Arizona would have gone to the playoffs coming off the season they had? It doesn’t matter about the previous records. I’m excited about the players we’re playing with. There’s going to be some good ball played.”
April 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am
LMN:
Jimmy Carter was president when the Iranians held American embassy people hostage for what seemed like a decade.
Raider O
It’s wet and it’s rainy, but I get ESPN so it’s a sunny day.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
England,
Is Easter Diff in the UK?
In Arab countries they do the eggs, but there is no Easter Bunny.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
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April 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
24
Thanks for post#24. I like the sound of Khalif Barnes. Looks like Khalif and Mario are going to be knocking heads.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:43 am
It’s sunny and warm here in San Diego. lol
April 12th, 2009 at 11:44 am
thankx 4 the post 24
April 12th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Raider O.
If you’re a Christian, then Easter is the same everywhere. Easter being about Christianity.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:46 am
PFT.com
Per the report, the Dolphins might consider trying to trade Beck, who has faded into the background since the new regime of Bill Parcells, Jeff Ireland and Sparano’s arrival.
(I say we trade Andrew Walter for John Beck and cut Gradkowski. I think we’d have a nice trio of QB’s and Beck would be young enough and talented enough in case Jamarcus fails.)
April 12th, 2009 at 11:47 am
EnglandRaider – Definately. Tom Cable knows exactly what hes doing. He needs competition on this team.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:47 am
4evaRaider – Welcome.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am
LMN:
Jimmy Carter was president when the Iranians held American embassy people hostage for what seemed like a decade.
_____________________________________________________
yeah i know, i just didnt know there was a “dance” =)
April 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am
LMN:
Watched an episode of Three and a Half Men the other day. Charlie Sheen starts thinking that a girl he laid years has a son by him and he didn’t know about it.
When he finds out it’s not his son, he says:
“Thank God, I was afraid I’d have to start pretending I like soccer”.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:49 am
24
What would your brother think of post 133.?
April 12th, 2009 at 11:52 am
LMN:
Well, there’s no official dance! It’s just that Jimmy didn’t seem too do much about the hostages. They were released within hours right after Reagan was sworn in as President-like the Iranians didn’t want to mess with him.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:54 am
England,
I meant the Celebration of Easter. I’m sure diff countries have diff traditions on Easter my friend. Since you lived in both countries, I was just wondering if you celebrate Easter the same. Christians in Arab countries have a diff tradition on Easter than here in the US.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Bob Marley – My brother would feel that the Cowboys would be giving up too much for one player. The Cowboys can improve their depth even more with their current draft and Jerry Jones has been a master of setting his teams up well in the draft with alot of picks and 2 1st round picks on several occasions. Spears is a former 1st Round player who is still young and productive and he plays opposite of Olshansky so both players are needed. The Cowboys would be making a mistake to trade that much for one player when they are set at so many positions currently and set in the draft for the future as well.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
24
I agree, I like the guy and I’m hoping he’s going to work as well with Al as Madden.
We know that Cable is a very good offensive line coach. We know that somehow he brought the team back to win the last two games last year even though it seemed like they would just quit after the painful Kiffin soap opera.
We know that he understands the underlying problem inhabiting the locker room for the six years and has the support of the players and of Al Davis. We know that he is working well with Davis in what is our most organized off-season in years.
What we don’t know is how well he will call the plays. He was doing ok in the Tampa Bay Game, but will there be any more trick plays for Seabass?
Can we make him promise?
April 12th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Plus…The Cowboys could use more depth on the defensive line, cornerback and SS. They also need another QB and WR and they can find both in the 2nd and later rounds and be ok because neither would need to start right away but would provide them with more quality depth.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I hope a reporter asks Cable the following on Tues:
1. Positions that need to be upgraded on defense to improve run defense
2. The future of Schilens, JLH and Shields
3. Options for Mario Henderson. can he play the right side?
4. Will Michael Bush see more time next year and what does he need to do to improve?
The answers to those questions would be helpful in understanding the draft AND the direction this team will take in 2009
April 12th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Raider O
I guess I misunderstood. Easter here is the same as in the US.
San Diego is a beautiful place. Too bad it’s full of Charger fans. I expect you have a few arguments.
If I remember correctly, San Marcus has a couple of pretty good pubs.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER – I agree with you about Cable. Maybe we don’t need him to be another Madden but anything in that direction would be a positive. Maybe 20 years down the road we can say…that Tom Cable was a great coach? I’d love to say that. Cable definately brought the best out of the players somehow and that speaks volumes compared to the rest of the last 6 years. I personally liked his playcalling as well and so what if he tried a fake or 2. This offense needed a spark. The team needed to know that their coach had the b@lls to try anything in order to win. Had the play worked, it would have pumped the team up. Blame Jani for the poor execution.
As far as Tom Cable coaching at Idaho and having a poor record. For God sakes. Its Idaho. They have never been good and probably never will be so I don’t think the coaching had anything to do with it. No player worth a damn wants to go their and play so of course he had a poor record. He was working with scrubs. He has alot more talent to work with in Oakland and despite the negative people’s comments…we may not have the greatest coaches but we do have a good core of coaches with alot of experience and knowledge on a young team that desperately needs that.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I don’t want Cable to talk to the media until after the draft. We don’t need to give any clues as to the direction of the coming draft. Just leave it alone and let the pieces fall where they may.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I will live in San Diego one day. Its a great place. I will also wear my Raider gear proudly.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
24
Damn.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Bob Marley – If it sounded to good to be true…then it is.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Whatever Cable says on tuesday is meaningless when it comes to the Draft.
He’ll speak highly about the young players and say we need improvement and competition everywhere.
If he goes out of his way to praise or express concern about a certain position or area, it’s a smokescreen, no coah or GM says anything of value at this time.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
New Post!
April 12th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
England,
I haven’t been to a good Pub in SD, but I have a Fav Pub in Jordan.
It’s an Irish Pub, and let me tell you bro. The Irish had nothing on me, I can drink.
That was before I became a Musl!m, so now I can’t drink or eat pork. I miss drinking beer and eating pizza with pepperoni. lol
April 12th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
24
“The team needed to know that he had the b@lls to try anything in order to win.”
True.
I think Cable actually said that was why he pulled the Seabass play.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
damn im so freaking bitter tonight… i think i better put on a movie
April 12th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
New thread, fellas…
April 12th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
24
I know, but why can’t Jerry Jones go back to being the guy who traded 2 first round picks for Joey Galloway?…
But seriously, their window is closing and I don’t see room in their roster for 11 draft picks, trade a couple of them and keep 7 or 8 picks which still would be more than what half the teams in the league have.
April 12th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Raider O
No beer and no pepperoni pizza?! Thazt’s a tough one.
They have an Irish pub in Jordan? I have a nephew working in Dubai and apparently he says he can drink there.
As to you out-drinking the Irish, I guess maybe you’re hanging with different Irishmen than I am.
April 12th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
priesttj Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
That beings t mind what is happening with our own JaMarcus Russell who’s just growing into manhood and will be one of the most dominant QB’s to ever play the game. Right now he’s somewhat immature and feeling his way around. I’m hoping like hell that he starts to hang out with Garcia and get some of Garcia’s experience in this game to understand how to be a pro.
Without question that’s why Al Davis was trying to bring him here for the last two years. There’s something he feels Garcia has that can really help Russell. So we’ll see.
What kind of S@IT are you smokin?
Are you in a F^KIN dreamland?
You must be the most stupid MUTHAF@CKER in the world thinking this fat pig of QB is the real deal.
It’s time to wake up from your dream! Brothers who play qb don’t make it in the nfl. Specially overweight, lazy, stupid f@ks like this PIG of JaBUBBLES.
April 13th, 2009 at 7:01 am
I think JaMarcus Russell could turn out to be a great QB with a big arm. He shows allot of composure for a young QB on a team that has a lack of talent at the WR position.
If he is dedicated at studying his playbook like they say he has been doing since he was a rookie. I thought he showed a lot of dedication his rookie year studying the plays over the phone with his QB coach before his contract was signed. JAM is ging to be a real good QB one day.
April 13th, 2009 at 9:29 am
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