Live Raiders chat with Jerry McDonald, Tuesday, 1 p.m. PDT
By Jon Becker
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 at 12:26 am in Oakland Raiders.
Get your post-draft questions ready for Jerry McDonald, who’ll be on hand for a live chat on our “Inside the Raiders” blog on Tuesday, April 28 at 1 p.m. PDT.
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April 28th, 2009 at 12:32 am
Numero Uno
April 28th, 2009 at 12:38 am
HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS..I CANT BELIEVE CHRIS CARTER HOW IMMATURE AND DISRESPECTFUL HE WAS TO DHB AND WHILE THEY WERE INTERVIEWING HIM YOU HEAR THEM LAUGH, I’M SO PISSED I HOPE THIS KID PROVES ALL THOSE GUYS WRONG…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NpAN7O2UWM
RAIDER FANS WE REALLY NEED TO SUPPORT THIS KID AND SHOW HIM MUCH LOVE FOR REAL
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54 am
DHB said in his interview with murph and mac that he wants to wear #12… rich gannon anyone?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:27 am
the more time goes by the more im luvn these picks
April 28th, 2009 at 2:59 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
Yes it would seem that the brain-trust is alive and well in Oakland =)
April 28th, 2009 at 3:01 am
Raider Serious havent seen you sinse registration,hope all is well
April 28th, 2009 at 3:02 am
Anyone know if theirs a transcript available to read for the interview?
April 28th, 2009 at 3:04 am
havent seen 1 Marco
April 28th, 2009 at 3:05 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NpAN7O2UWM
THIS IS DISGUSTING!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Chris Carter is a “prick”!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:09 am
Morning CRA I mean BabySlash
April 28th, 2009 at 3:13 am
I know its a lil off topic, but lambardi is a prick. IMO cringe when I see him on nfl network…
April 28th, 2009 at 3:21 am
Chris Carter is just afraid Bey is gonna get more yards than he could dream of,that little girl
April 28th, 2009 at 3:24 am
I love all of the banter from these know nothings that couldnt get a job with an NFL team. I lost a lot of respect for Chris Carter and gained a lot more for DHB after handling that situation with poise, Rich Eisen for keeping it real on draft day, and Jon Gruden for showing that in those veins silver and black blood course.
All of of this negativity meant to discredit our picks has made many of the true fans that were at first upset band together and support our guys. I myself was pissed about our picks but after closer examination and reading up on these guys i am for the most part happy. I would have liked for us to take Sid vicious with our first 4th and Murphy with our second instead of Murphy then Slade but all in all these are high character football players. All of these guys were team leaders and have great work ethic. If DHB holds true to his word and adopts the Jerry Rice workout plan there is no way that a guy with that much natural ability won’t be successful.
I would like us to look at Chris Baker from Hampton at DT, and Jorvorskie Lane and Cook at FB since Chris Pressley has been signed.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:30 am
I’m backing up DHB all the way now. Nobody disses our dudes like that!
I had to write to Florio at PFT and tell him to deal with this. It is AN EMBARASSMENT to the NFL to have those clowns do that to a kid on TV. Even if they hate the Raiders, they should be professional. They were cracking up and showing NO respect at all.
Chris Carter should hit the crack pipe again soon.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:38 am
BSlash
Thats a great point. Even if they hate the Raiders they should respect the player that just got drafted. That took a lot of maturity for DHB to go out there and be so professional when the so-called professionals couldn’t even do it. I also had to laugh at Keyshawn who was hating on the kid as well, basically mad because DHB is faster than he could ever dream of being. Key even went as far as to say fast receivers can’t catch the ball.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:21 am
# BabySlash Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:57 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NpAN7O2UWM
THIS IS TOTALLY UNACEPTABLE!!!!!!! How the hell can these guys crack up like that and then have the kid on the show?!
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no isht man, (supposedly) grown-ayss men too. i wouldnt wish this act on my enemies kids now i sure do not wanna see Cris Carter near Canton after this. what a sorry collection of numb individuals.
welcome to the Nation DHB, this haterism is some of the powers you will have to face here. im out today ordering a jersey bro. i know you will give your all for the Nation. EFFK THE HATERS!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:21 am
It’s ok to say we suck until we win, but to MOCK our players like that is a joke. The kid hasn’t even played a down yet!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:30 am
i must admit, i hate dilfer, but he is right. the game has passed Al. the style of football he wants to play does not exsist anymore. and it doesnt work. thats why we have not won. and, when we did have those great years under gruden, we didnt play that style. we had the west coast offense. gannon did a lot of dink and dunks to garner or he passed to rice and brown in the flat or 8 or 9 yrd gaines. hopefully, with DHB, Mcfadden , and russell, this style will work for our sakes, but until they can show it does, this team could be lost no matter how much tallent is on it.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:49 am
NJRAIDERFAN
Maybe the game has passed Al by. But, if one were to believe that his philosphy might be able to be revived, we do now have the players to make it work on offense.
1) Big QB with huge gun
2) Speed at WR, JLH, CHAZ, Bey, Shields and the rookie from Florida.
3) Good TE in the mold of Todd Christensen and Casper.
4) 3 good RB’s, Bush as Van Eegen and McFadden as a super improved version of Clarence Davis.
If it doesn’t work now it never will.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:57 am
LOL, you guys are rather funny to read, I dont disagree, but man you are funny =)
April 28th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Trent Dilfer won his superbowl on the back of his Defense. He’s always been a punk and the guy was a BUST as a player!
Funny that a guy who was such a huge bust talks trash about Bey
April 28th, 2009 at 4:57 am
LMN you’re turning into a hater man. Go FCK!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:03 am
you are so pathetic, try ad your posts, you soulnd like 11 year olds, who are pissed at the teacher for giving you detention…
grow a pair, will you, and eff uFCK you girl!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:04 am
you are so pathetic, try read your posts, you sound like a bunch of 11 year olds, who are pissed at the teacher for giving you detention…
grow a pair, will you, and eff uFCK you girl!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:07 am
padding each others shoulders and agree that the teacher is such an idiot, and when someone say and he is a fool too, you all agree, its pathetic… and VERY FUNNY, to read, especially when its grown men…men *cough*
April 28th, 2009 at 5:07 am
LMN it’s called Raider pride! Us against the world.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Bwhahaha pride?? when grown men act like 11 year olds.. well it also called whining, moaning and bi1ching….
April 28th, 2009 at 5:11 am
What’s really funny is a Danish guy telling a bunch of Americans what a real man is LOL
April 28th, 2009 at 5:13 am
bwahahah, man you just cant stop acting like a child? can you?
April 28th, 2009 at 5:14 am
What it is, is a commentary on a group of sports journalists who went over the line and became totally unprofessional, and took shots and laughed hysterically at a kid, and then invited him on the show right after (for one of his first NFL interviews on national TV).
If you think it’s ok, that’s fine with me.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:16 am
# BabySlash Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Trent Dilfer won his superbowl on the back of his Defense. He’s always been a punk and the guy was a BUST as a player!
Funny that a guy who was such a huge bust talks trash about Bey
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As a huge Fresno State Fan and some who has met Trent Dilfer in person numerous times I can tell you while he wasn’t a great NFL QB he is about the classiest guy and we absolutely love him here in the Valley so you don’t like his opinion but punk I think not
April 28th, 2009 at 5:16 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:57 am
LOL, you guys are rather funny to read, I dont disagree, but man you are funny =)
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let me re-post this, I assume you already forgot, with you short attention span…
as I said I dont disagree, but you are very funny to read your posts, try go to the top and read them again, its pathetic, even more pathetic than the pundits…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:18 am
NOMOREFARGAS….look at Differ’s behavior on the clip and tell me he’s not a punk.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Dhb can prove people wrong were the Raiders of course everyone is against us and I like that way, You know being a hardcore Raider fan means taking way more bs then other fans .
April 28th, 2009 at 5:19 am
LMN why is it pathetic to voice outrage at something that is totally unjust and morally incomprehensable, as well as being a disgrace to journalism?
April 28th, 2009 at 5:21 am
NoMoreFargas…no being a Raider fan means people TRY to give you BS but you fight back.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:22 am
Dilfer had happy feet and was a chump. He shouldn’t talk any trash, let alone LAUGH HYSTERICALLY at a guy who’s never played a down in the NFL.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:23 am
tiny slash,
its not, but go read your posts on the matter, go make 11 year old voices while you read it, and what you asy is pathetic… you can voice your outrage, of course you can, its just when you act like a child you are perceived as a child
April 28th, 2009 at 5:23 am
The Raiders offensive line should pay Dilfer a visit to support their new rookie
April 28th, 2009 at 5:27 am
LMN you’ve often got a pretty condescending and authoritive tone, and use insulting and mocking terms.
I consider that to be much more childish than actually using logic and reason to make a counter argument.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Had to put in a few thoughts after the fallout from the draft. Crabtree better learn how to run block if he can keep up with the defenders in front of him. The Giants were poised to trade up to get DHB because he can run block coming from a run first offense with horrible quarterback play and constant double coverage in the passing game. There will be no locker room issues with any of these picks, just hard work and a team first attitude. Chris Carter still has no Superbowl rings last time I looked and if he had been a Raider he would have at least played in one.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:29 am
LOL keep on, you are making me laugh, I can use that, please dont stop =)
April 28th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Keep on chuckling all you want dickweed LOL
April 28th, 2009 at 5:34 am
All this from the guy who corrects people’s spelling when he most likely never completed a college degree.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:39 am
Chris Carter is a coked up punkt…
If he’s a recovering drug adict he’s not following the principles of recovery with that behavior.
“Shortly after, Carter had a falling out with coach Buddy Ryan and was a surprise cut following the pre-season. Carter later admitted that Ryan released him because of alcohol and drug abuse, massive amounts of cocaine being his drug of choice”
April 28th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
AM Crew…you know who you are…what’s going on fellas?
Everyone has their own opinion, but I had to give it up to Hey Bey…after listening to the Bay Area conference call that is on the Raiders site, he kept his poise and was mature enough to brush off all the negativity that came after his name was announced as the #7 pick. If his work ethic is what he says it is, we need someone like that on this team. Even the bay area call people were laughing in the background. I hope he learns to really catch the ball and prove everyone wrong…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 am
Those that doubt the effect speed has on the game need to look no further than the 2008 Florida Gators. Here is what Urban Meyer said in 2005 when he stated he would create “the fastest team in America”. Now two National Championships later what do you guys think?
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2008/11/18/1118gators.html
April 28th, 2009 at 5:54 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, HWNDR , NOMOREFARGAS, L M N ,DO NOT KNOW U YET BABYSLASH,BUT WELCOME,ALL OTHER’S…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:54 am
# BabySlash Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 5:34 am
All this from the guy who corrects people’s spelling when he most likely never completed a college degree.
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never corrected any spelling, I correct when foo1s cant spell a raider player or coach name correctly… and no, I never went to a college, we dont have those here…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Morning Dirtlot, HwnRdr…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:57 am
Dirtlot…
baby slash = Copenhagen Fan…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Mitchell hitting Crabtree will be fun to watch.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:02 am
# MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Mitchell hitting Crabtree will be fun to watch.
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LOL yeah, and Singletary then yells at crabby for being a puzzy =)
April 28th, 2009 at 6:08 am
never went to collage
I’m no fool
never went to collage
the jokes on you =)
April 28th, 2009 at 6:08 am
HOW ABOUT L.T. GOING DOWN 4 THE COUNT FROM A MITCHELL TRAIN-WRECK IN WEEK 1 ON NATIONAL TELEVISION…..
April 28th, 2009 at 6:08 am
you cant call this a solid connection… LOL =)
April 28th, 2009 at 6:12 am
that would be GREAT Dirt-Lot,then his carrer will be over.Its only right we end him
April 28th, 2009 at 6:14 am
—”The Steelers met with free agent WR Ashley Lelie on Monday. Lelie would fill the deep threat role left vacant after Nate Washington signed with the Titans. The Steeles are clearly not going to just hand the third receiver role to Limas Sweed without making him earn it”—
LOL, please take Javon too
April 28th, 2009 at 6:16 am
THE RAIDER’S WILL TAKE LIMAS SWEED OFF THERE HANDS IN A HEART-BEAT, GOOD MORNING 4EVA..
April 28th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Javon could bust loose this year if he get’s in shape and is healthy.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:20 am
I ALSO NEVER WENT 2 COLLAGE, WHAT A BUNCH OF DUMMY’S..
April 28th, 2009 at 6:22 am
LOL, you guys are rather funny to read, I dont disagree, but man you are funny =)
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Not half as funny as the crap u say
April 28th, 2009 at 6:25 am
severe…
im glad i can make our day better, are you done moaning about dilfer and carter?
April 28th, 2009 at 6:31 am
How was i moaning??? Because i felt that the way they acted to a player was immature and unprofessional??? I also had no problem with what Dilfer said all of the ignorance was coming from Carter You are the funny one with the constant crying about Al Davis and your man crush on Kiffin, he has a wife man. Man, no wonder you get smacked around this blog so often.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Dirt-lot,those were a couple of lines me and some ex-band members wrote years ago
April 28th, 2009 at 6:32 am
vegas…
you were the one talking about wind-power, right? Westas let 1900 go, 1275 here in DK… our government didnt want to help them out… so much for Dakota’s claim we are socia1ist, LOL…
April 28th, 2009 at 6:32 am
severe…
sorry then =)
April 28th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Did you even bother to look at the video??? If you did and you had no problem with how the guy was laughed at and demoralized right before the interview (and you know he heard all of it)you are a pretty sad human being.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:34 am
LMN
Fake apology accepted
April 28th, 2009 at 6:35 am
severe..
hmmm man crush on Kiffin, well whats that about now? im not drafting WRs AL is, he obvoiusly want to replace the picks made by kiffin, the best drafts we have ha the last 10 years were the ‘07, and the ‘08 drafts… just saying..
April 28th, 2009 at 6:37 am
# severeraider Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:34 am
LMN
Fake apology accepted
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oh its real, i backlogged to see what you wrote, i was clearly wrong about you moaning…
April 28th, 2009 at 6:39 am
# severeraider Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Did you even bother to look at the video??? If you did and you had no problem with how the guy was laughed at and demoralized right before the interview (and you know he heard all of it)you are a pretty sad human being.
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as i wrote, i didnt disagree, it was just funny to read the others, they sounded like 11 year old pizzed at the teacher for giving them detention…
April 28th, 2009 at 6:42 am
LMN
How does this logic work…Al doesnt trust Kiffin and lets him run the draft and get all the players he wants. Al trust Tom Cable yet doesnt let him choose the guys he wants??? Al runs every draft and will until he is dead, learn to take the good with the bad.
Thanks for the sincere apology then my man. Apologies about the Kiffin crack, thats not how fellow fans should treat each other.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:44 am
GREAT ARTICLE ON HEYWARD BEY PRIOR TO THE DRAFT…
http://warroomreport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=388&Itemid=1
April 28th, 2009 at 6:46 am
and if DHB cant handle two old players, two has-beens ridiculing him, then we are in loads of trouble, he will be rediculed even more his first years as a Raider… if, IF DHB has butterfingers the first 4 games the blackhole will booh him far worse than dilfer and carter did…
April 28th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Thats a good laugh 07 and 08 being the best drafts of the last ten years, where is Williams and McCown when you need them?
April 28th, 2009 at 6:50 am
thats true LMN.This is another reason why I believe the NFL stii has a hard-on 4 Al.Putting young players in a fish-bowl the 1st game of carreer is hard 2 handle.Just like last year.Da Raiders never back down but 2 yeard in a row,national tv with the youngest team in nfl.Why didnt they put the Stealers on the 1st Monday nite game??? their the champs.Just another example of the nfl trying 2 keep the Raiders down,imo
April 28th, 2009 at 6:51 am
severeraider Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:42 am
LMN
How does this logic work…Al doesnt trust Kiffin and lets him run the draft and get all the players he wants. Al trust Tom Cable yet doesnt let him choose the guys he wants??? Al runs every draft and will until he is dead, learn to take the good with the bad.
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I dont quite follow, all im saying is, we were stacked with WRs, we picked TWO wr’s in ‘07 and ‘08 besides the FA WRs… and yet we pick 2 again!
to me the agenda is to get rid of what Kiffin ever touched as a raider…
I hope they know the limit is 45 on gameday and 53 on the roster…
April 28th, 2009 at 6:52 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:46 am
and if DHB cant handle two old players, two has-beens ridiculing him, then we are in loads of trouble, he will be rediculed even more his first years as a Raider… if, IF DHB has butterfingers the first 4 games the blackhole will booh him far worse than dilfer and carter did…
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Its not about him not being able to handle it, he shouldnt have to handle it at this point and in that type of setting. No rookie draft pick of any team should have to deal with that type of blatant disrespect basically in his face.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:52 am
ohh well guys…
have to go, have to go treat my female chromosomes, lol, well i have to go to YOGA =)
see ya, take care!
April 28th, 2009 at 6:54 am
wel now he got all the fire he needs 2 be awesome
April 28th, 2009 at 6:59 am
anyone else keep getting data-base error???
April 28th, 2009 at 7:02 am
With the Raiders taking 2 wr walker hopefully has seen his last days in a Raider jersey he just looks awful in Silver&Black. We got to use Dmac all over the place like the rams did with marshall. Line up 3 wr Chaz,Dhb,Jlh and dmac/bush backfield dmac in motion to outside pound it down their throat with bush or let it fly to 4 wr all with to the house speed if no pass rush jruss for 5+ yrds running but lets score some TD!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Yeah 4eva the site keeps going down
April 28th, 2009 at 7:03 am
SAME HERE 4EVA, WORK CALL’S, GOOD DAY 2 ALL…
April 28th, 2009 at 7:05 am
repost:
Morning Nation any one see this break down…..it looks like DHB with more talent around him would have been a lot better he compares across the board with Crabbs….
% of receptions – Crabtree 22% to DHB – 19%
% of receiving yards – Crabtree 22.7% to DHB 22.7%
% of receiving tds – Crabtree 41.9% to 33.3%
YPC – Crabtree 12.2 to DHB 14.5
Total % of Offensive Yardage – Crabtree 13.5% to DHB 18.2%
April 28th, 2009 at 7:06 am
repost:
CRACKRAIDER Says:
April 27th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
HAS ANYONE SEE THIS..I CANT BELIEVE CHRIS CARTER HOW IMMATURE AND DISRESPECTFUL HE WAS TO DHB AND WHILE THEY WERE INTERVIEWING HIM YOU HEAR THEM LAUGH I SO PISSED I HOPE THIS KID PROVES ALL THOSE GUYS WRONG…
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Carter is bitter an pissed off because moss replaced him and bey is built alot like moss he is bitter b/c he didtnt get 30 mill gaurntee and was replaced by a primadonna I would be biitter to…but what a tool All I do is catch TD’s LOL why not help a team win Chris you are a punk!! hope to never see you in the TOWN…Bey will be a better player and for sure a better person than CC ever was!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 7:10 am
4eva,
I am getting errors too. I have already lost 3 posts that i dont feel like typing over because of the error.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Good Morning, Nation.
The Seahawks signed Ken Lucas and Grifith and appear to have moved on from Hill.
GO GET LEROY HILL!
April 28th, 2009 at 7:12 am
You can hate on cris carter but to say bey will be a better wr is nuts 13,000 yrds and 130 td . No rings but more the Vikes fault then his
April 28th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Oaklifer,
Great post and it illustrates whjat many have been saying, if DHB had Graham Harrell and the spread offense he would have put up big numbers as well.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Carter was a ghost in the run game, couldn’t block a flea if it were standing in front of him, sounds alot like Crabtree.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:21 am
I thought crabtee was gonna cry on sat.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Amusing how Killion over at the Merc tries to dismiss the early 2000’s as not the Raider way when they did exactly what Al has always preached, reloaded with slow over the hill veterans to try and make a Superbowl run year in and year out. No wonder these newspapers are going under. Cable had to undo Kiffin’s attempt to fill the roster with washed up vets and convince Davis youth is the way to go. Anyone with a brain can see that.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:27 am
I fixed em I got the site on 2 tabs now
April 28th, 2009 at 7:28 am
I wonder how many NFL teams the Gators would have beaten with their speed last year, probably at least half.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:29 am
There will always be naysayers in life. DHB will face them for the rest of his NFL career. Even fans of the Raiders will doubt him and think of what could have been with Crabtree. He will just have to go out and do his job just like the rest of us.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:29 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 7:12 am
You can hate on cris carter but to say bey will be a better wr is nuts 13,000 yrds and 130 td . No rings but more the Vikes fault then his
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Attitude and heart mean alot when it comes to an all around player letd face it we could be the chris carters/ or we can carry our selfs with poise and pride. Stats are stats ask any man why he plays the game he loves he will tell you to win and get payed!! Carter is a punk and if DHB has 1/2 those stats and two rings who was the better receiver..Attitude needs to factor into your awnser…
April 28th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Carter was a ghost in the run game, couldn’t block a flea if it were standing in front of him, sounds alot like Crabtree.
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My point excatly the best WR’s in the game are COMPLETE ones and what was jhis favorite phrase???
All I do is catch TD’s..Granted one of the best at that!! (im not blind) but if all he did was block down feild and playfake and be more of a mentor maybe the viks would have one and moss would have learned how to carry him self but its evident by seein Chris on TV that Moss immulates him and was taught how to act by a PUNK….DHB will be better by helping his team win and having the right attitude!!
April 28th, 2009 at 7:41 am
you know im tired of our own fans bashing on the team.the way i see it r u gettin paid the bucks fo being a scout,second i dont want a prima donna receiver(crabtree)who thinks he’s already the sh**.that’s trouble already down the road.look,dhb has said in an interview that they compared him to randy moss,even cable has said scouts compare him to moss he say “thass good n all but i have to make a name for myself darius hayward bey”.and as for MM,hell i’ll take a ronnie lot jack tatum back anyday.we need to go to that ole school of hitting.he’s not a wasted pick bears were gonna get him at 49.so if ya want to be a whiner go the the other side of the bay.if not stand the f**k for ur team.thass all i have to say.laterz true oak fans.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:48 am
I remember another wide receiver that was booed as a rookie for dropping too many passes, his name is Jerry Rice.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Oaklifer,
You know how big a idiot you soundlike screaming about Chris Carter and how DHB will be better than he ever was? I mean, seriously. You are the exact reason why Raider fans are the laughingstock of the NFL world. Do you even read what you write? Chris Carter is a HOFer and knows more about playing WR than 99% of the people in the world. And your blocking comment was completely wrong on both accounts. Both Carter and Crabtree are well known for being willing and able blockers. You really have no clue.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Dude you can laugh all the way to the emergency room
April 28th, 2009 at 8:27 am
It’s gonna take DHB a bit but the young guys will learn together. If he can become a sure handed route runner no1 can keep up with the guy
April 28th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Moderate the deep regions of my rec-tal canal, just don’t moderate my words.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Long time follower, few time poster.
Now, I understand the rational with the picks selected. We can look at Mitchell and think of him as an out of the box safety because when it comes to drafting at the safety position… we have SUCKED!!
Huff, Bing, Gibson, Patrick Bates…. on and on, we just blow the S position during the draft.
That said, what I find funny is how there are people all excited about the UFA we have signed. Very few UFA make a practice squad, let alone a roster.
There is a reason that 32 other teams through 7 rounds and compensetory picks didnt pick these players.
Franz to try SLB not ILB which we really need help at the ILB spots.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Anybody catch the interview of Crabtree on the Bay Area fox sports last night? I understand what Cable means by “goofy”. He is kind of awkward talking to people and comes off like a high school kid (arrested development)with all the personality of a door knob. You can definitely see the early signs of self-absorption that scared off the Seahawks, Browns, Raiders and Jacksonville. The 9ers didn’t have a private visit with him, just took him based on hype alone, that would scare me alot more than our DHB pick, where Cable broke down to reporters why he was a better fit for our offense.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:57 am
whats up fellas?
April 28th, 2009 at 8:58 am
how much would Levi Jones, Leroy Hill and Larry Foote improve this football team?
if they come at a good price. sign all 3!
jut read that Hill is up for grabs right now and that the other two will likely be cut …
April 28th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Cable said the Raiders are interested in signing a defensive tackle, fullback and tight end in the coming days of free agency.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Carter has never been a class act. He has always been a loud mouth and it still shows. I guess a leopard cannot hide its spots. I wished DHB had asked Carter to show off his champisionship ring…wait he doesnt have one. They lost to the lowly dirty birds.
I may not agree with the dhb pick but no way do i support the BSPN Jerry Springer wannabe. How can they have the nerve to interview the kid after they trashed him.
AS for the rest of you blind whiners, f’ck you all and you know who you are.
This is the best offseason yet.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Anyone here who has an account on BSPN’s website go there now and bombard them with negative emails on Chris Carter and Trent Dilfer to their “contact us” button.
Me and some of my Raider buddy’s have sent them quite a few emails already, I told them there coverage was a joke when you got a self proclaimed coke head laughing at a first round pick on the biggest day of his life when he agrees to do an interview with their station and that is why I watched NFLN instead.
Go forth my Raider Brothern.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Raider 405, Franz doesnt have enough speed to play SAM. He is at best a ST that is willing to tackle and dish out punishment. If we lucky, he develops into a good run defending back up that can push Kirk to improve on shedding blocks.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Justin Griffith signed with the Seahawks. Ashley Lelie had a visit with the Steelers.
DT’s Brian Young & Kindal Moorehead were cut today. If we’re looking for competition at DT they might be worth a look …
April 28th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I want ESPN’s customer service dept. so pissed off that they issue an apology, go people go! It’s easy just tell them that Chris Carter is an idiot and their biased coverage is getting old!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Inside the NFL: Grading the draft classes (prematurely)
By Jerry McDonald
Raiders: Don’t you just love the Raiders taking guys the talking heads have never heard of? For that reason alone I’m pulling for Mitchell, the second-round pick and hammer at safety. Still think they could have traded back from No. 7 and got Heyward-Bey, who could be the next Cliff Branch or the next Johnny “Lam” Jones. Grade: C
April 28th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Dude Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Oaklifer,
You know how big a idiot you soundlike screaming about Chris Carter and how DHB will be better than he ever was? I mean, seriously. You are the exact reason why Raider fans are the laughingstock of the NFL world. Do you even read what you write? Chris Carter is a HOFer and knows more about playing WR than 99% of the people in the world. And your blocking comment was completely wrong on both accounts. Both Carter and Crabtree are well known for being willing and able blockers. You really have no clue.
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Brother,
I have a clue let me point out a few of my words that I read when I write….
(All I do is catch TD’s..Granted one of the best at that!! (im not blind) )
(and be more of a mentor maybe the viks would have one and moss would have learned how to carry him self but its evident by seein Chris on TV that Moss immulates him )
(DHB will be better by helping his team win and having the right attitude!!)
AND LAST BUT NOIT LEAST you bashed me but did not awnser my question….
(Stats are stats ask any man why he plays the game he loves he will tell you to win and get payed!! Carter is a punk and if DHB has 1/2 those stats and two rings who was the better receiver..Attitude needs to factor into your awnser…)??????
Dnt bash me cause carter is a punk who never won anything.. do I think hes great yes…Do I think he is all around mentor team guy W/ good attitude…NO!!!
As I said if DHB has half the stats but helps his team win who has the better carrer I never hear anyone sayning man marino held the TD record for so long he great.. All I hear is man he never one the big one @!!! like it or not you are judged on winning!!and Attidude…or else you one of the woulda shoulda coulda…
April 28th, 2009 at 9:13 am
No pressure, JaMarcus, but no more excuses this time, as far as Cable is concerned.
You have a year-plus under your belt. The run game is solid. The pass game just added a No. 1 receiver. The line has been addressed. The tight ends are set.
All the weapons are in place, as far as the Raiders concern. Time for Russell to sink or swim is the overwhelming message I’m hearing out of the Raiders camp.
-David White (SF Chronicle)
April 28th, 2009 at 9:14 am
As I watched the NFL Network Crew on Sunday rehash the Raiders’ pick of Michael Mitchell, the safety the Raiders picked with the 47th pick of the second round, I had to laugh. I was thrilled with the pick and had just written an article on Mitchell a day before the draft.
Mike Mayock and the rest of the ESPN Crew did not know much about Mitchell, so no team would consider picking this kid that high in the draft, would they? It would be a crazy man’s call without the so-called experts that walk on water’s OK.
Never mind Mayock admitted not ever watching any film on the kid. Mayock walks on water and does not need to see the kid play in order to put a grade on the kid.
Never mind that the Chicago Bears had Mitchell targeted with their 49th pick per the story in the Chicago Tribune. Once the Raiders selected Mitchell, the Bears traded out of the 49th pick. Wow, the Bears did not rank any of Mayock’s players still available as a value at that spot?
Never mind the Dallas Cowboys wanted Mitchell in round two and traded out after the Raiders took Mitchell. The Cowboys stated that the player they wanted was taken at the Raiders’ spot and also traded out.
Never mind that the Green Bay Packers, Colts, Texans, and others had Mitchell in for a visit. The “experts” that did not have a clue on this kid were thrown for a loop, and they did not like it.
The Raiders got the safety that they wanted from the get-go by trading down in round two, two spots before he would have come off the board. Looks like value to me if that is your player.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:15 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Raider 405, Franz doesnt have enough speed to play SAM. He is at best a ST that is willing to tackle and dish out punishment. If we lucky, he develops into a good run defending back up that can push Kirk to improve on shedding blocks.
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I agree he doesnt have the speed to play OLB, but they have him listed as SLB to come in because he isnt going to replace Howard at WSB because he is way too slow and he cant come in for at least a couple seasons to MLB because he wont know the schemes to make the calls. So its SLB as the only option coming in and contributing. Truth be told, he better do everything to contribute on ST because he wont make the club otherwise.
Ideal MLB, but too rough to place there now with the learning curve and Morrison in the middle as it now stands. Morrison needs to move back to SLB, but Ricky Brown scares me too much to man the middle.
– On a different note, people are hyped about Mitchell, but I ALWAYS fear the highlight real.
How many BLOWN tackles as he always goes for the hit and not the wrap-up?
April 28th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Duder,
I bashed Chris but gave him his praise where praise is do!! He might be one of the best ME WR’s of all time.
To call me blind and sterotype me with raiderfans who arnt even old enough to remember watching a superbowl win…Is about as flase as Chris carter going off on something he thought he knew what he was talking about. He may know more about playing WR than 99% people aout there but did he ever learn how to do it the right way??? and how many rings does he have?? did he ever make anyone around him better or did he teach moss how to be carter jr…and as any one else in my family if some one bashes them I am going to stick up for them DHB is a new member to our family and we as a nation need to shut up punks like carter. maybe its the fans like you the reason were getting soft!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:20 am
DHB, Murphy and a healthy Arman Shields are upgrades over Ronald Curry, Drew Carter & Ashley Lelie.
Myers and a healthy Darrell Strong are upgrades over Stewart, Reece and Wakefield.
Mitchell and a healthy Tyvon Branch are upgrades over Rashad Baker & Gibril Wilson.
Norris and Sulak are upgrades over Jon Alston and Sam Williams.
Shaughnessy is an upgrade over Kalimba Edwards or Derrick Gray.
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our football team will be more talented this year than last year. not only due to coaching, scheme and play calling – but personnel too …
April 28th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Nice Raider TW, And I have to say. Trent Dilfer is a very classy guy. Like No more Fargas said. We here in the Valley love Trent. After his team won the super bowl he came into town for a Fresno State baskeball game and signed autographs for an hour. But, he looked and acted so unprofessionally during that espn telecast I was disgraced and embarassed for them all. Tom Jackson a noted Raider hater looked like a little kid. I thought the whole event was embarassing. I really am disappointed that they haven’t made a formal apology to the Raiders and Darius Heyward Bey. my 2 cents.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Oaklifer:
I agree with you that Christ Carter venting his spleen all over HB is a load of crap on post#17.
That’s pretty unprofessional doing that to the kid and then HB comes on and is complletely professional.
HB is going to have to show he’s worth it.
Hey Chris Carter! As we say down at the lake, go duck yourself.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:30 am
OH FUK Cris Carter and Trent “I was second at best” Dilfer. We loved him at Fresno State but never amounted to nothing after.
And…AND… Keeshon Johnson.ppfff!!! nough said.
The only reason Cris Carter is bashing DHB is because he has been working out with Crabtree per KNBR interview with Crabs.
He is just pissed off because we passed on his student.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Chris Carter and Dilfer will never issue an apology. Don’t waste your time thinking about them, just ignore them.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Jerry has got to be a Raider fan.
That last thread of his is a lulu.
He comes on, writes a real short article in which he basically says:
There’s a lot stuff out there on the players we got and if you want to read them, go find’m yourself! LOL
HaHaHaHaHaHa!
He must be part of the Nation,that guy’s got Raider-size bowling balls.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:33 am
I just watched some Frantz Joseph highlites and an interview on examiner.com provided by Draft Guys TV.
I must say I was very impressed with him as a player and person. They say he can change the culture of a defense and could develop into a Pro Bowler
WOW. also said that his lack of speed makes him a liability vs. the pass
That makes him a 2 down LB, like most “experts” say USC’s Rey Malalala is
Most Raider fans say that Kirk Morrison is undersized, but Joseph is only 1 inch taller and 3 pounds heavier …
April 28th, 2009 at 9:35 am
What do you guys thinnk of Mike Lombardi on NFLN claiming he talked to the Bears and they said they never would have taken Mitchell in the second round…the guy was right about DHB, could he be right about this too?
April 28th, 2009 at 9:36 am
405…Man our SAM position has been weak for so long and now we got a few guys that can rush the passer. I hope they work out and am optimistic since I do consider them natural football players rather than projects that we bring in year after year.
You’re right Ricky Brown and Sam Williams scare the crap out of me. Sam Williams is a specail team guy anyway now. I htink Kirk is adequate but not great. He would need our DT’s to step u[p to be great.
As for Mitchell, This was THE guy that I wanted teh Raiders to draft. When you got 9 minutes of hits after hits, it does get us excited. Here is the thing a lot of us are not aware of, his coach said there are 4 years of film on him so the scouts didnt miss anything. How much film do you think the pundits spend on a player that is not in the top 30 projection. Mitchell does not walk on water. His coach said he has committed to improving his weaknesses every year. We know Huff cannot hit. We know Eugene bounces off people. We have suffered through Dorset, Bates, Gibson, and Schweigert. There’s light at the end of the tunnel for our safeties…
April 28th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Chris Carter and Dilfer will never issue an apology. Don’t waste your time thinking about them, just ignore them.
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The same with Madden Raider/Norco Bob/Dude!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Mike Lombardi is a babbling idiot. he was riding on Mayock’s coat tails prior to the draft about the Raiders pick
April 28th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Well why would the Bears call Mitchell to tell him to stay close to the phone…maybe the bears are saving face…whey didnt they dispute that they asked him to stay close to the phone.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I hope Mike Mitchell knocks out Crabtree in the preseason. You know he’s not going to burn past Nnamdi or CJ down the sideline, so he’ll be running slants and hooks in the middle trying to move the chains. I want to see M&M lay him out!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Rockstar, after he lays him out, I expect an apology from all the haters.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:42 am
You guys are never going to get an apology out of ESPN. Has Al ever apologized to anybody, for anything? Hell no. This franchise does it’s thing and never looks back, never regrets, never apologizes, never forgives and certainly never cries about injustice; and as fans we can expect the same kind of treatment from others in return.
You know why guys like Chris Carter talk all the crap they want about the Raiders, because they can; and they know it will get a rise out of us tormented Raider fans. Until this team wins, there is nothing we can or should say to defend Al Davis and Co. All you can do is shrug at the haters and let them know that this is what it is to be a fan.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:42 am
ENGLANDRAIDER,
Thanks bro normaly I wouldnt lash out but to question my/our fan hood for stating the obvious really irked me!! I bleed silver and balck an gaurntee unless dude has had season tix for more than 13 yrs then Ive been to more raider games and showed unwavering support to Mr. Davis and my team thro thick and thin more than he ever has!!!! WIN LOSE OR TIE RAIDER TILL I DIE!!!!!
(I mean, seriously. You are the exact reason why Raider fans are the laughingstock of the NFL world.)
Uncalled for brother………..
April 28th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Holla4Lost:
Thanks for post#74. That was an interesting scouting report on Heyward-Bey. It says he wasn’t properly utilized and that the Maryland passing game left a lot to be desired.
It also talks about his hands and problems catching and holding on to the ball. Actually, you can see he’s got a problem there even in photos., but that’s something that is coachable.
I’m guessing that Russell and HB are going to be playing a lot of catch before the season starts.
As fast as HB is going to streak down the line, no team is going to be able to ignore him anymore than they could Cliff Branch.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Mitchell would have went to the Bears in Round 3. Raiders could have traded down (again) and still got him late in Round 2. Cable said an offer was on the table to move down again, but they didn’t want to gamble and lose him
I wonder who the backup plan was for SS?
April 28th, 2009 at 9:44 am
All I have to say is I embrace this DHB kid and I hope the Raiders a whole “PUT UP” , so the so called “Out of Work Pros” can “SHUT UP!”.
I want out team to win the west more than anything this year.
The media has nothing better to do than bash kids trying to come up in this God Forsaken World.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Oaklifer:
Your first mistake was talking to Dude or is it Mr.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Rockstar…it was chip vaugh. Cable admitted so. Chip was the only other bad a$$ safety in the group.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:46 am
ohhhhh mr/dr/donk/troll/hater/sffan i get it my bad…..
April 28th, 2009 at 9:47 am
RaiderRockstar:
On post#129
You have a link for that Frantz Joseph film?
April 28th, 2009 at 9:47 am
….or anyone else for that matter.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I confess, I was ill when Crabtree was there and we took HWB. I also beleive the reason CC gave in his interview makes some validity to the pick so I am on board with that.
As far as Michell, he can hit sure… but I cant lie when I say I do get worried when someone is picked in the 2nd round and cant even make 1st, 2nd or honorable mention for a mid-major conference.
Youtube is tight, but that is like only getting 1/2 the story. Like Roy Williams for the Cowboys… he could it, but took a beating in coverage. Clearly Mitchell is faster, but we only have so much available to us.
On a similar note, I love the idea that the coaches watched all the film on him. I sure hope to hell their quaility of game tapes was genuine and not hand held crap the youtube video shot. That quality sucked ass for 6 minutes of hits compared to years of game film
April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 am
The thing I really like about DHB-his faults. You know why-they’re coachable. Inconsistant hands and route running. These are focus issues, that can be taken care of with practice, practice, practice. Sorry but you can’t teach 6′1″, 210, 4.3. He’s not James Jett track star BS, he has proven he is a playmaker, not a run past everybody and hope to catch the ball type of guy. Ever seen a track star go up for the ball like him, I think not.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I Am Sick and Tired of NFL Broadcasters Hate Towards Oakland Raiders!
As much as I love to watch ESPN, ESPN2, and Fox Sports, I can’t stand the negative remarks towards Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders.
Whether it’s personal attacks against Mr. Davis himself or attacks on the franchise, one thing is for sure: the Oakland Raiders are looked down on by almost every NFL broadcaster or so called NFL “expert.”
Now I understand the Raiders over the years have always been a wild football team in the NFL.
If you look at the history books, a lot of these broadcasters were former NFL players who used to battle the Oakland Raiders: players such as Tom Jackson, Terry Bradshaw, Chris Carter, Ron Jaworski, Keyshawn Johnson, Chris Mortenson, Warren Sapp, etc. The list goes on and on.
The point being that over the years, all of these former players, coaches, and NFL experts in one way were against the Sliver and Black at one point of their career.
So now, when regular old football fans from across the nation see and hear the negative remarks, those fans learn to hate Oakland and Al Davis. It almost becomes “cool” to bash the Oakland Raiders during this current down period for the Raider Nation.
Al Davis doesn’t get enough respect. These broadcasters say that Al Davis has lost touch of current times, and that Al Davis is too old. They say that until he leaves or dies, the Oakland Raiders will never return to glory.
Although the Oakland Raiders have been down since there 2003 Superbowl defeat, you can’t take away the fact that Al Davis has won three Super Bowls in the NFL. If Al Davis feels his way is the right way, then so be it.
Look at all the teams in the NFL who have never won a single Super Bowl: Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and New Orleans Saints.
And yet Al Davis has won three Super Bowls. Al Davis has been running the Oakland Raiders since 1960.
For the ones who want to poke hate towards Al Davis for his crazy draft picks or picking the wrong coaches, you know what? It doesn’t matter the Oakland Raiders are Al Davis’ team he can do whatever he wants, because Al Davis is the man.
People want to look down on his formula for winning, well ask yourself this, in a league where it’s so hard to win Super Bowl championships, how many has your team won? Regardless whether it’s 1960, 1977, 1983, 2003, or 2009.
Al Davis will always handle business the Oakland Raider way.
To all the NFL broadcasters on these major sports networks, keep hating on the Oakland Raiders. When the Raider Nation returns to glory, I don’t want to hear a single word from Tom Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson, Warren Sapp, Mel Kiper, or Todd McShay. For the last seven years of watching ESPN, I have heard nothing but negative comments.
There is nothing more I would love to see than Al Davis holding his fourth Super Bowl Championship in one hand and flipping the camera off with the other.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Larry Foote just got cut by the Steelers.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Anyone have a link to the Carter/Dilfer interview with DHB you guys are talking about? Was that during Saturday’s draft coverage or after?
April 28th, 2009 at 9:53 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NpAN7O2UWM
chris here it is again
April 28th, 2009 at 9:53 am
heres the DHB interview on murph and mac yesterday… im excited guys!!!!! RAAAAAIIIIDDDDDDEEEERRRZZZZ!!!
http://www.knbr.com/common/global_audio/201/6825.mp3
April 28th, 2009 at 9:54 am
# Chris in NY Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Anyone have a link to the Carter/Dilfer interview with DHB you guys are talking about? Was that during Saturday’s draft coverage or after?
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LOOK AT POST #2!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I hope Mike Mitchell knocks out Crabtree in the preseason. You know he’s not going to burn past Nnamdi or CJ down the sideline, so he’ll be running slants and hooks in the middle trying to move the chains. I want to see M&M lay him out!
======================================================= I know were are all grown-up in here except 15yearoldfan but wouldnt be nice to send tape to the so called experts to give them a big WHAT NOW a$$hole
April 28th, 2009 at 9:57 am
CRACKRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 am
post 149
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AMEN BROTHER
April 28th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Lowdown_In_Beijing:
How are things in China?
Is the swine flu over there yet? It’s already in Scotland and Spain over here in Europe.
I’m going to have to find out whether I can buy some of those medical masks that people in the US and Mexico are wearing.
I’ll need some that that say GO RAIDERS.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:00 am
You have a link for that Frantz Joseph film?
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i just google searched him and found it on that website I gave you by those guys I named
April 28th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Dakota:
There’s film of Mitchell saying that the Bears called him and told him to stay by his phone because the Bears were going to call him.
Chicago will never admit that because it means wily old Al outfoxed them.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:04 am
CRACKRAIDER post #149 very well said brother that would be great for AL and the RAIDERS one last FU then walk away……that would be classic
April 28th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Rockstar,
that is a good point on Morrison’s weight vs Frantz. Kirk cannot shed blockers but this guy punishes the blocker. Kirk is more fluid but frantz is definitely more physical.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am
England, do they make masks with the Shield on it?
April 28th, 2009 at 10:07 am
24 Says:
April 27th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNstliEo4Hs
GREAT video of Frantz Joseph. This is the kind of guy we need at the MLB position if this guy can make it happen in the NFL.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Alisgod:
I don’t know but I’ll buy it.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I thought we might get some discussion going on these picks, starting with dhb.
I am hearing a lot of things about this kid, namely
1. Speed, speed, speed
2. work ethic
3. inconsistent hands
4. good leaper
5. not strong, or tough in the middle
I watched a tape of his pro-day, and that kid can straight burn. Not only fast, but he has very, very good acceleration.
In his interviews all he talks about is working harder, getting better, bringing his lunch-pail to work like Jerry Rice and improving all aspects of his game.
I keep hearing the term “inconsistent hands” which is troubling. I have also heard that there were a lot of drops on the Maryland team as a whole. I saw them play in person once in 2007, and their QB Turner is horrid. Lots of wobbly passes, mis-placed passes, floaters and poorly timed passes. Not to say that Russell is the most accurate passer in the world, but he can deliver the deep ball and the short/intermediate stuff with ease and a tight spiral.
Bey is not the highest leaper in college, but he can time it, and climb the ladder well enough to be a great red-zone guy.
I have yet to see any footage of him going over the middle and making the tough catches to move the sticks. My impression is that he was not asked to do that at Maryland, which is why his “catches” stats are so low. He went deep every play to pull out a DB and Safety, allowing the TE and other WR’s to work the middle and the HB to run. He does have a slight frame and would never be confused with Anquan Boldin running the ball, but it is what it is. In the pros, teams will not be able to double-team any longer, which might open up his game.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Now the Raiders can run double reverses with DHB and Higgins. You won’t be seeing Crabtree running a reverse I can tell you that much.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Good morning Nation.
Who cares what Dilfer and Carter think?!?
Dilfer was cut after winning the SB for a rookie!!!!
Carter was cut from the Eagles because of drug issues!!!
Who cares what they think!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:11 am
wouldnt be nice to send tape to the so called experts to give them a big WHAT NOW
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r8rpaver: the draft “experts” and media idiots (retired players) are the ones talking about these players. DHB & Mitchell will use it as motivation.
DHB was graded as the 5th best WR and a late 1st/early 2nd round selection – ended up being the 1st WR taken, 7th overall. then they talked about him as a reach with bust potential who can’t catch a cold
Mitch was labeled an undrafted player. 5th round at best. possible special teams guy at the next level – ended up being the 2nd safety taken behind Chung, 47th overall. now he has a chance to start at SS in Oakland. then they talked about him as a reach with bust potential who nobody evens knows or cares about. nobody even had his profile or highlights to show.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Carter is such a fool. Real classy ripping a 20-year-old kid for several minutes on the biggest day of his life right before he does you’re station a favor by sitting down for an interview. I’ve never liked Carter. I remember when him and Marino would yuk it up with their dorky jokes and lousy commentary on Inside the NFL.
Maybe Cris Carter gets passed over for the HOF every year because he’s such a complete and total unlikable jackass.
Warren Sapp is still definitely the worst football analyst on TV. Carter ain’t far behind.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Florida proves speed rules at any level.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Murphy needs to get away from Carter ASAP.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Oaklglen went a few rounds with Dude about a week ago that had some seriously funny stuff.
It was like Tatum hitting Lyn Swan over and over and over….
April 28th, 2009 at 10:15 am
See guys…this year the guys cable brings in from the draft are all heart and attitude. You gotta love it. No more I play when I want to play. No more Jerry Overrated Porter.
The one thing that these guys will do is push Jamarcus to be a tough leader because if you want to lead these guys you better work as hard or harder to earn their respect. I LOVE IT!!!!!
Where’s the next bottle of Koolaid?
April 28th, 2009 at 10:16 am
I’d laugh my head off if Crabtree got 80 catches, 1200 yards and 9 TD’s and the 49ers finished with 4 or 5 wins.
Then DHB gets 50 catches, 800 yards and 8 TD’s and the Raiders on top in the division with 9 wins.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Madden Redneck, what if they do a double reverse with McFadden and DHB? Holy sschyytt, can you imagine the combinations we can do with JLH, DHB and mcFAdden…SPEED KILLS BABY
April 28th, 2009 at 10:19 am
QQ
April 28th, 2009 at 10:20 am
What’s the happs RAIDER NATION !?!
I’m sick and tired of the premature draft grading B.S.!
These guys haven’t even started camp yet and the “SO CALLED” experts are running their mouths.
Hope all this S*@# talk motivates these young guys for years to come.
GO RAIDERS !!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Carter is a dikhead and everyone knows it. So is Tom Jackson, Fukface Shlereth or Stink or whatever his gay ass soap opera name is, and now so is Trent Dilfer.
Give me some Eric Allen and Rod Woodson please…only guys that support the Raiders.
I’ve seen Terrell Davis on NFLN before and he seemed fair about the Raiders…please, correct me if I am wrong about that one.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:22 am
# r8rpaver Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:04 am
CRACKRAIDER post #149 very well said brother that would be great for AL and the RAIDERS one last FU then walk away……that would be classic
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IT WILL HAPPEND!!! an ill be right there to watch it.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:23 am
The most memorable moment I have of Chris Carter? 41-0 loss in the 2000 NFC Title game.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:23 am
I thought we might get some discussion going on these picks, starting with dhb.
I am hearing a lot of things about this kid, namely
1. Speed, speed, speed…Yes yes and yes
2. work ethic…..not heard any thing bad my geuss is that he will want to prove to himself and the haters he was the first WR taken for a reason.
3. inconsistent hands…..”Jerry Rice”….This can be coached the more confident he is the better his soft hands will be plus he is a ball hawk he just needs to rountinly get his hands on the ball he will learn to catch ‘em.
4. good leaper…This kid can flat out fly and attack the ball at its highest point.
5. not strong, or tough in the middle….hmmmm well he might be able to bulk up with out losing speed but not much…I see him taking that slant to the house if he catches it….nobody catches him from behind!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Mike Mitchell,
I’m sorry but I am completely over being concerned about this pick. So-called draft experts who have no access to any live workouts outside of the combine missed this kid because he was somehow passed up for consideration to Senior Bowl or the Shrine game. Real scouts, who do the actual research on players seemed to know this kid but kept a tight lid on his skills, in the hopes that none of the other teams would notice. Mitchell even stated in an interview that one GM told him “I wish you weren’t on the radar so I can pick you up in a later round.” This kid was in the middle of a secret game between several NFL GM’s to keep his name off Mel Kiper’s tongue and hoping they could draft him as late as possible. In the end, as always, Al is the ballsiest GM in the NFL because he works for no man, and he took the kid in the 2nd, breaking the hearts of several team that might have gotten him in the 2nd or maybe 3rd. Doesn’t matter, this was our #1 Rated SS, a Raider type, we wanted him and we got him.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
CrackRaider:
That was a good post on the last thread about Gruden.
http:/www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d81000862
I can’t say I ever liked Gruden’s play calling but he was a good coach and a winning coach. I also like him but I’m not advocating anything here. The guy’s got class and a great stare.
Once a Raider, always a Raider.
Gruden’s gone out of his way to say positive things about the Raiders and Al Davis. Does he want to come back? Maybe he likes the idea of being a GM?
I’m advocating, I’m just wondering.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:15 am
See guys…this year the guys cable brings in from the draft are all heart and attitude. You gotta love it. No more I play when I want to play. No more Jerry Overrated Porter.
The one thing that these guys will do is push Jamarcus to be a tough leader because if you want to lead these guys you better work as hard or harder to earn their respect. I LOVE IT!!!!!
Where’s the next bottle of Koolaid?
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Exactly, and that IS the very REASON we didn’t take Craptree.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I’ve heard so much about DHB drawing double coverage, and that would be great. Problem is, if he can’t catch, they are not going bother double teaming him. That said, I really hope he works out. I would love to shove it in the face of all of those smug fools. who are only held accountable for predicting WHEN the prospect gets drafted. Not the WHY he is drafted. Or the HOW he ends up. I’ll say the same for Mitchell, though he has opened many eyes with that highlight reel over the past few days.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:26 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
CrackRaider:
That was a good post on the last thread about Gruden.
http:/www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d81000862
I can’t say I ever liked Gruden’s play calling but he was a good coach and a winning coach. I also like him but I’m not advocating anything here. The guy’s got class and a great stare.
Once a Raider, always a Raider.
Gruden’s gone out of his way to say positive things about the Raiders and Al Davis. Does he want to come back? Maybe he likes the idea of being a GM?
I’m advocating, I’m just wondering.
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Gruden kind of seemed pissed, and it appeared as if he was telling them to STFU in his own way. I respected that.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I don’t think you can coach hands Oaklifer…you either have good hands or you don’t.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am
make that
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d81000862
April 28th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I don’t think you can coach hands Oaklifer…you either have good hands or you don’t.
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No, thats not true Dakota. You can coach fundamentals, hand eye coordination. It can be done with the right person who has the will to learn and get better.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Sure you can coach hands. Check out Jerry Rice in his rookie year, booed off the field yet Walsh kept him starting.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:29 am
the pick I liked the LEAST was Matt Shaughnessy in Round 3. I think we would have picked Jarron Gilbert or Michael Johnson had one of them been available, but the Bears & Bengals snatched them in Round 3 right before us.
A better pick in Round 3 would have been Sammie Lee Hill, Terrance Taylor or Terrance Knighton imo …
April 28th, 2009 at 10:29 am
I hope those azzholes keep stoking the fire
April 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am
4evaRaider Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:29 am
I hope those azzholes keep stoking the fire
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Who care what they say bro. F them. “We are a bunch of castoff’s and malcontents” thats what makes us the Raiders.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am
How about a staring contest between Gruden and Singletary? Who’s going to win that?
I can’t wait to see Singletary giving Craptree that look he’s got when Crabtree starts doing his TO personality impression.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I don’t think you can coach hands Oaklifer…you either have good hands or you don’t.
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Come on bro……Jerry rice catching bricks with his bare didnt make him better…not saying to toss a brick a t the kid but all joking aside the kid can catch thats why he played WR and was the 1st one taken.
And I truly beleive that if you posses a skill you can get better every day at that skill or else we would all top out and amount to nothing…If he wants to this kid could be great…Same goes for any body if you try hard enough and dedicate your self you WILL inprove with time IMHO.
Congrats on the SWEEP…
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
beer me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
did Mitch King get signed as an undrafted rookie FA yet?
April 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Rice at one point had 26 catches in 11 games as a rookie with numerous drops at the worst possible moments. Lets hope JR can hit DHB in stride like Montana did for Rice. Those catches become oh so easy when the passes land in the bread basket.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:32 am
I figure it will make DHB and the others want 2 shove them words down their own throat,you know add fuel 2 the fire get it???
April 28th, 2009 at 10:33 am
beer me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Dakota
you are actually right, you cant coach no hands, if you dont have them -good luck. But, if you have inconsistent hands, that can be coached. it’s called focus. He’s knocked for missing the easy ones, thats focus and can be fixed. Go watch highlights of DHB and tell me he has “NO” hands.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:33 am
beer run
April 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Hey if you guys say so…why didn’t someone coach up James Jett’s hands then? Maybe the Raiders need to call up some former 49er coaches to show us how to coach up Bey’s hands?
Brien won’t like that.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am
YOU KNOW FOR A FACT AL CALLED JERRY RICE AND SAID TEACH THIS KID EVERYTHING YOU KNOW…I PUT MONEY ON THAT CAUSE AFTER ALL THE BS FROM ESPN..I KNOW I WOULD>
April 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Jett had decent hands but Hoss had to float rainbows to hit him in stride.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
“inconsistent hands” is different than “bad hands” I have read some Maryland fans describe him as making acrobatic catches all the time and rarely dropping passes. But clearly he has the inconsistent hands label for a reason. He spent three years at Maryland where he caught passes from 3 different QB’s, none of which have ever made it to an NFL camp (to my knowledge). He was forced to make a lot of adjustments on poorly thrown balls, and bring in some wobbly duck passes. Remember how many drops our WR’s had at the beginning of the year as they were adjusting to the timing and velocity of Russell passes. Inconsistent hands are not necessarily coachable, but there are a lot of fixable factors, that can alleviate the problem.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Wow, Dakota you really know how to get our attention!!LOL….but for sure he needs to work hard not to be inconsistant!!
I’ll take an IPA
April 28th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Brien won’t like that.
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Whos give a rats azz about what that loser thinks or says. Why bring his name up you moron. The minute that tool comes in here the conversations go to h3ll.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Raiderwoj, it’s so hilarious that BSPN talks about his lack of hands in 1 sec and the next sec they show him catching balls one handed. F’cking Morons.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Good idea Dakota, Al needs to phone Rice and get a receiver camp going. But please no Tim Bown, the current king of drops as a Raider receiver.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Hey, as long as DHB isn’t a cyclops then he is already a better pick than Joe Aska…hands or no hands.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
DHB is on the record as saying he is looking forward to training with Jerry Rice….hmm..training with Jerry or with Carter….I’ll take Rice any day.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Tim Brown would just hand DHB a roll of tape and call it good. I wanted to stick that tape up Brown’s nose everytime he dropped a pass.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:39 am
4Eva:
I wrote some new words.
Lord, Al was born a gambling man, do-a-loo…….
Bringing back glory and doing the best he can
When it’s time to leave us, he hopes we’ll understand
Al was born a gambling man.
My father was a Niner fan in Hayward
He wound up on the wrong side of the Bay
I was born in a truck on Snake’s birthday
Rolling down highway 63.
Lord, Al was born a gambling man, do-a-looo…….
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
DHB is on the record as saying he is looking forward to training with Jerry Rice….hmm.___________________________________
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Is this runor or true….
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Why are you bagging on Joe Aska. he actually had a 150 yard game against the Jets and ran over their LB. For a one eye guy, he has done more than players with 2 eyes. On top of that, a recent article said he sacrificed his career for his son and family. Dude you should know your schyttt…you’re just as bad as Dude/Mr./aka the Pinata.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
what? the Whiners didnt even have a face-to-face with their first rounder? hm hm hmm…thats a no-no. thats like gettin messy with a one-nite-stand w/o a hat nowadays. they might regret that one in the future….
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Alisgod, well studies have shown that a majority of ex-NFLers are brain damaged, so….
April 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
OAKLIFER!! Where did you hear that from???
April 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
DHB says he wants #12.
That number should have been retired a long time ago.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Oaklifer…it is the truth. He was quoted in his conf call with the bay area reporters.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I think all these rookies will be on the Roster: IMO
1- DHB
2- MM
3- TE
4- Louis Murphy
5- Joseph F
6- you know!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
214!!!
GENIOUS
April 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
cantstand,
i do believe that the 9er’s did have craps in on interview, at least scheduled 1, we were the ones that didn’t.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Tim Brown would just hand DHB a roll of tape and call it good. I wanted to stick that tape up Brown’s nose everytime he dropped a pass.
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WTF is your problem with Tim Brown? One of the best Raiders of all time.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
CantstandtheHaters Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
what? the Whiners didnt even have a face-to-face with their first rounder? hm hm hmm…thats a no-no. thats like gettin messy with a one-nite-stand w/o a hat nowadays. they might regret that one in the future….
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The niners did what Detroit did in picking Mike Williams. Wiliams dropped to detroit and they said whoa too good to pass up. Even though they didnt need a WR nor researched him. Time will only tell.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
CRACKRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
OAKLIFER!! Where did you hear that from???
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POST 212….
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Why are you bagging on Joe Aska. he actually had a 150 yard game against the Jets and ran over their LB. For a one eye guy, he has done more than players with 2 eyes. On top of that, a recent article said he sacrificed his career for his son and family. Dude you should know your schyttt…you’re just as bad as Dude/Mr./aka the Pinata.
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You are pathetic.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Why are you bagging on Joe Aska. he actually had a 150 yard game against the Jets and ran over their LB. For a one eye guy, he has done more than players with 2 eyes. On top of that, a recent article said he sacrificed his career for his son and family. Dude you should know your schyttt…you’re just as bad as Dude/Mr./aka the Pinata.
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You are pathetic.
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Why is he pathetic? You are bagging on a dude with one eye who made it to the NFL, and Tim Brown. Maybe some of us are just a bit hot right now with all the Raider bashing. How bout you just stfu man.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am
My problem with Tim Brown is that he dropped passes in the most pressure packed situations thoughout his entire career, go back and watch him in the Superbowl. If not for Rice the Raiders would have never gotten that far with Brown as the go to guy.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I think Bey was sandbagging it at the combine. He’s run faster.
In 2006, he ran a 4.23-second 40-yard dash, which set the school record for a wide receiver.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Einstein Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Tim Brown would just hand DHB a roll of tape and call it good. I wanted to stick that tape up Brown’s nose everytime he dropped a pass.
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WTF is your problem with Tim Brown? One of the best Raiders of all time.
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For calling yourself Einstein you sure are slow. Read my statement and that was the problem I had with Brown. Nothing more. Brown is my boy from ND…one of my all-time favs…but the tape on all his fingers bothered me, especially when he dropped the ball, which he did do on occasion.
You guys are more sensitive than a bunch of menstruating women sometimes.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:48 am
He was also a highly sought after collegian. Heyward-Bey was recruited by Alabama, Boston College, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, and Virginia, before ultimately choosing to attend Maryland.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Dakota..Who’s the f’ck pathetic a$$hole now….?????
Prep football: Joe Aska is being a father, hero to his son
Prep footballAska relishes opportunities, time to teach, support his son
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Joe Aska wanted to be the father he never had.
Fifteen falls ago, the Putnam City High product was a hot-shot running back. He had hulking size and blazing speed and college opportunities aplenty.
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He also had a son.
Aska decided to pass on bigger programs and grander opportunities to be close to his baby boy.
Most would say things worked out for the best — Aska became a small-college All-American at Central Oklahoma, then played four seasons in the NFL — and he would not disagree. But it has little to do with his football career.
His son, Joe, is an honor-roll student and a straight-lace kid. He’s also a junior running back carrying Edmond North’s playoff hopes into tonight’s regular-season finale.
Aska is one proud papa.
“I felt that whatever the situation, whatever I had to do to be in his life, I made sure that I made it happen,” he said. “I made sure he didn’t have to worry about that.”
That wasn’t the case when Aska was growing up. His father was rarely around, leaving his mother to raise her children alone.
“Even though he was in and out, he wasn’t in my life, not consistently,” Aska said of his father.
The man with the colossal shoulders fell silent a moment.
“Do I still love him?” he said. “Yeah, I still love him.
“But he wasn’t a dad to me.”
Aska wanted to be all the things that his father wasn’t for him, and more than anything, that meant he needed to be there. Being a father was more than a title. It was a responsibility.
How could he be a parent if he lived in another city? Another state? Another time zone?
He just didn’t see how that was possible.
Aska, who spent one year at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, had opportunities as far away as Florida State but said no. He had opportunities at Oklahoma and Oklahoma State but said no to them, too.
When the UCO track coach called with a scholarship, though, Aska accepted.
He decided at the last minute to play football, too. Even though he played sparingly his first season, he rushed for 1,629 yards and 15 touchdowns his second season.
“When he saw daylight, he was gone,” said Chuck Bailey, then an assistant at UCO, now an associate athletic director there. “You hear that all the time, but nobody could catch him.”
Aska hammered that point home when he posted the fastest 40-yard dash time at the 1995 NFL Combine.
A few months later, the Raiders drafted him in the third round.
Aska made sure his son was there for all of his games.
Now, the father is there for all of the son’s games.
Aska never pushed his son toward football. Truth is, he wishes Joe would’ve stuck with his first sport, baseball, but now that his son’s playing football, Aska gives him constant support and occasional advice.
“We talk a lot,” the younger Aska said. “He tells me to go out there and have fun.”
The elder Aska said, “I want him to enjoy it.”
The father made sure the son knew early on that he didn’t have to live up to anyone’s expectations. He didn’t have to be his father. He only needed to be himself.
Before the start of his freshman season at Edmond North, the younger Aska went to his father with a question.
“Would it be all right,” he asked, “if I don’t wear your number?”
Aska had worn No. 35 throughout high school, college and the pros. His son wanted to wear No. 28.
“Is it OK?” he asked, nervously.
“Sure,” his father said, laughing.
The father couldn’t be prouder of the person his son has become, and the son couldn’t be happier to have such close ties with his dad.
“I feel like he loves his family a lot,” the younger Aska said. “He was willing to sacrifice his favorite thing, which is football, to take care of us.”
Thing is, the elder Joe Aska doesn’t believe he surrendered anything. Not with his son. Not with his three daughters. Not with his three step-children.
He’s never seen parenthood as a sacrifice.
“It helped me out to be a better person,” he said.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Einstein Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Why are you bagging on Joe Aska. he actually had a 150 yard game against the Jets and ran over their LB. For a one eye guy, he has done more than players with 2 eyes. On top of that, a recent article said he sacrificed his career for his son and family. Dude you should know your schyttt…you’re just as bad as Dude/Mr./aka the Pinata.
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Why is he pathetic? You are bagging on a dude with one eye who made it to the NFL, and Tim Brown. Maybe some of us are just a bit hot right now with all the Raider bashing. How bout you just stfu man.
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Fellas…I’m sure D-train was just being funny with the aska comment “read the context” and I love timmy but that was a lot of tape…LOL Dakota is not in the pinata group IMHO he was just adding some color to the convo….we need not to bash each other…..
April 28th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Fact is when talking about inconsistant hands I think of Tim Brown first as a Raider fan and I know I am not alone. He was never the same after his knee injury.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Alisgod…juzuz dipschit, I know you are slow, but I posted that exact article about Aska several days ago. I have no problem with him as a person, and nothing I said could conceivably be construde to sound that way except by a fuking retard like you.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Dakota, so if people don’t get your lame azz jokes they are slow? Whatever man.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Dilfer???? Does he really think the Riaders will line up down after down and throw deep??? We can pound the running game, (which we will), then when you fall asleep DHB will be in the end zone handing the ball to the official….
April 28th, 2009 at 10:54 am
yes I remeber we were all joking bout aska a couple days before the draft..saying anyone we draft would have a leg up on him or at least an eye..ect….Its all in good fun he may be one of the best stories iin the nfl.. we love all our raiders…well i didnt like romo but he fit the bill!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
PA
isn’t it great how all these commentators, and experts talk like the play calling is going to be, run, run, bomb over and over.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
# alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:43 am
The niners did what Detroit did in picking Mike Williams. Wiliams dropped to detroit and they said whoa too good to pass up. Even though they didnt need a WR nor researched him. Time will only tell.
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thats another reason I like CC, he “works” hard. what basically means he gets to know as much as possible about anyone who calls himself player, regardless of the guys status with him, just for the sake of having info on the guy.
the outcome is a class of “typical” Raider, Al Davis-type athletes who went through CCs evaluation process and thats why I have faith in our decisions….I trust the hard working guy.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Tim Brown: Career
1094 – Receptions
14934 – Yards
100 – TD’s
9 – Pro Bowl’s
Good numbers for a guy who “dropped” the ball alot.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Matt Shaughnessy
Easily my least favorite pick of the weekend in retrospect. There were numerous guys on the boards that could stuff the run or pressure the passer, this guy does neither well. BUT, this guy could end up being my favorite pick if he does everything right. He has the potential to put on at least 10 lbs of muscle (mostly in his lower body) which puts him at around 275. IF he can get that lower body strength to anchor the point he might be a decent force against the run. He already has the awareness and technique to string running plays to the outside and get to the ball. He is also a very savvy pass-rusher with a lot of moves and a high motor. He loses points on speed and explosion, but he has long arms and big hands, which always translates well to the NFL trenches. His injury problems concern me the most, but he played through almost all of them, more than can be said of Burgess. So it could just be a matter of bulking him up and hoping for better health with NFL conditioning. He seems like an all-purpose type DE, who can play all over the line, without any glaring weaknesses. What we have now in Burgess and Richardson are two players with obvious weaknesses, also playing out of position. If Shaughnessy becomes everything the Raiders want him to be, he could become the very quiet reason that our defense begins to show improvement.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:59 am
the pick I liked the LEAST was Matt Shaughnessy in Round 3. I think we would have picked Jarron Gilbert or Michael Johnson had one of them been available, but the Bears & Bengals snatched them in Round 3 right before us.
A better pick in Round 3 would have been Sammie Lee Hill, Terrance Taylor or Terrance Knighton imo …
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who was YOUR least favorite pick Nation?
April 28th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Did someone spill there beer today, or what?
Easy fellas!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Brown also whined his way for more passes.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Einstein, did you ever watch Tim Brown play? Even I, as a huge ND fan and Raiders fan, know he dropped the ball on occasion…he is still a HOF WR. I was just commenting on all the tape on his fingers.
Go change your tampon and pop a couple of midols.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
100 – TD’s
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I remember that like yesterday…. monday night right???
April 28th, 2009 at 11:01 am
—”Steelers released ILB Larry Foote. Pittsburgh will use the $2.885 million it saved with this move to sign its rookie class. Foote, 29, is a Michigan native and is expected to sign with the Lions. Detroit passed on middle linebackers in the draft, taking only Wisconsin OLB DeAndre Levy. Foote wouldn’t have any trouble starting there.”—
I know he is old as santa, but i still would like some help in the middle!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:01 am
BBB – well timed brother. I was just about to bring up Nessy (again).. haha
April 28th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I don’t know why Nessy is getting to much flack. Cable described him as a bigger Trevor Scott.
Anything besides his past injury, which didn’t cause him to miss any time?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Einstein, did you ever watch Tim Brown play? Even I, as a huge ND fan and Raiders fan, know he dropped the ball on occasion…he is still a HOF WR. I was just commenting on all the tape on his fingers.
Go change your tampon and pop a couple of midols.
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Dude why don’t you just stfu with you stupid azz comments.
Take a break from this blog and finish listening to the Jim Rome show, maybe you can call in , bash the Raiders, and he will “rack you” sweetheart.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:02 am
LMN they have signed the second leading tackler in the nation at MLB.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Foote?
Another LB?
What about the MLB we picked up instead? Frantz, is it?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
You know, maybe I am just trying to justify the DHB pick over Crabtree, but I just took a look at some of the stats.
DHB had 42 catches 609yrds in 08 with only 5 TD 2nd wr 26 catches
His QB had ony 2500 yards total with 13td.
Crabtree had 97 catches with 1165 and 19td 2nd wr 76 catches
his QB had 5111yrd 45td with only 9ints
Maclin had 102 catches with 13tds 2nd wr had 90 catches
his QB had 4335yrds 39tds with 18tds
Can anyone really say that DHB’s numbers would not have been comparable if he was on a pass first offense?????
April 28th, 2009 at 11:05 am
McRaider5150 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
You know, maybe I am just trying to justify the DHB pick over Crabtree, but I just took a look at some of the stats.
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Justification not needed. DHB IS a better pick than Craptree, hands down.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:05 am
was nessy the kid that was tought to strip the ball every time he got to the QB or was that trhe otherguy??? swore I read on a q&a that his ballstripping ability should NOT be overlooked..
April 28th, 2009 at 11:05 am
In not in character alone. Craptree seems to have some character issues.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Lol, maybe you should take your own advice Einstein.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:08 am
McRaider5150 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
You know, maybe I am just trying to justify the DHB pick over Crabtree, but I just took a look at some of the stats.
Here are the %
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Morning Nation any one see this break down…..it looks like DHB with more talent around him would have been a lot better he compares across the board with Crabbs….
% of receptions – Crabtree 22% to DHB – 19%
% of receiving yards – Crabtree 22.7% to DHB 22.7%
% of receiving tds – Crabtree 41.9% to 33.3%
YPC – Crabtree 12.2 to DHB 14.5
Total % of Offensive Yardage – Crabtree 13.5% to DHB 18.2%
April 28th, 2009 at 11:09 am
# MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:02 am
LMN they have signed the second leading tackler in the nation at MLB.
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What and who?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:09 am
OAKlifer: No, you’re thinking of Sulak. he’s a hybrid that Cable plans to use at OLB
April 28th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Frantz Joseph Strauss!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:12 am
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Brown also whined his way for more passes.
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you know man,I was never comfortable whenever Brown opens his mouth. Dont get me wrong. He will always be a Raider in my book and a great one. However, I have never been impressed with him when he talks. How many times did we hear him say he held a players only meeting and the result was still the same. The true leader in that locker room was Gannon during the run in those years.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:12 am
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/college/fau/sfl-042609joseph,0,7316087.story
For you LMN please read.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Larry Foote just got released by the Steelers… He would make a solid veteran addition to the team at MLB, giving Morrison the chance to move back to his natural position as the SAM linebacker.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Jhill: I’m not saying Matt S. is a terrible pick
I’m not trashing the Raiders draft. Just not sold on the guy (yet)
I think Richardson, Scott, Gunheim & Gray deserve a shot at DE in a John Marshall defense. D-Burg is in his last year and we could always add a vet that Davis loves for the vet minimum, someone like Ebenezer Ekuban
Are W. Joseph, Boschetti & Bryant enough to push Kelly, Warren & Sands? I don’t think so.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I really thought we were going for Michael Johnson at that point. I did like that guy. Shaughnessy had that interview that Jerry posted: I hope the guy plays faster than he thinks.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
What about the MLB we picked up instead? Frantz, is it?
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He’s an rookie, and an undrafted one at that. He could use a good mentor, and Larry Foote would be perfect for that role.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Sulak, thats right thanks Double R!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
LMN & YoungAmerican -
Larry Foote’s dad is a HUGE Raiders fan …
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:09 am
OAKlifer: No, you’re thinking of Sulak. he’s a hybrid that Cable plans to use at OLB
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…and DE. “put their hands down and rush the QB”.
those guys have some passrushing experience I cant wait to see on the 3rd and longs we constantly seem to blow on defense, because of the inconsistent rush, pressure from the 4-3 front.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Dakota, making a lame azz joke on someone with one eye who has accomplished more than your DUMB AZZ only shows how much of a dumb a$$ you are ok?
Speaking of aksing people to get a life…why the Fck are you on here… Why the fck are you a Raider if you fcking hate this team so much? Are you on here to share with us your miserable fcking life?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:16 am
MaddenRedneck…
i like the kid, no doubt, but he has never played a single snap in the NFL, Larry Foote on the other hand, has been a beast, give the guy a 1 year contract, let him mentor frantz if he has it for the first half of the season, if frantz does not have it, we have foote…
dont get me wrong, i like Frantz, but the excitement here frightens me, it reaks of another Darnell Bing… everybody loved him to, before he ever took a snap
April 28th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Shaughnessy had that interview that Jerry posted: I hope the guy plays faster than he thinks.
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I read that too. doesn’t seem like this kid is all that excited to play for the Raiders. Either that or he has zero passion and personality
April 28th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Foote is one of the over the hill vets Cable avoids. Bing played safety in college.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:19 am
OAKlifer Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
100 – TD’s
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I remember that like yesterday…. monday night right???
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Yup, against the Jets.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Bing was a converion to LB where Frantz did it in college at MLB.
Nothing against Foote, but I like the youth movement instead of aging vets.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:20 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
LMN & YoungAmerican -
Larry Foote’s dad is a HUGE Raiders fan …
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didnt know, even better, let him please his dad one final time
April 28th, 2009 at 11:20 am
LMFAO! Dakota is a bust up! And you bums fall for it everytime,LMFAO!
Keep it up Dakota sometimes you gotta kick em’ in the ass so they will move.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:22 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Dakota, making a lame azz joke on someone with one eye who has accomplished more than your DUMB AZZ only shows how much of a dumb a$$ you are ok?
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Wow bro overreaction…….Dakota posted the same damn article that was posted today never ever once hated on aska..it was a joke that had been running for a few days before the draft all in good taste…damn man that is repressed agression if I’ve ever heard it are you a cyclops by chance???
April 28th, 2009 at 11:22 am
LMFAO!…Again!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Foote hardly “over the hill”. 28-years-old, a seven-year NFL vet. Throw him a three or four-year contract, have Frantz Joseph waiting in the wings (should he even make the team, that is).
April 28th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Jhill…
its not the position, its the way you all think he is a locked to be the best player in the world ever… all rave the same way about bing, without ever seeing him play a NFL game…
I think its rather premature to say Frantz is a lock at MLB, that you are willing to gamble the season on a guy never played the NFL… DOnt get me wrong I hope you are right, i would be fantastic, but the odds and history speaks against it…
April 28th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Foote is* hardly “over the hill”.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Foote is one of the over the hill vets Cable avoids.
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He’s a 28 year old starter at ILB and won 2 Super Bowls with the Steelers after being coached up by Dick LeBeau
Maybe you could say he’s not a system fit, but you can’t say he’s too old or not talented enough
April 28th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Yeah, he is a real funny guy!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:25 am
yes bing sucked he was a fat saftey thats it!!! not a tweener olb/de/saftey just a fat saftey….
April 28th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Problem is they can’t keep them all, go with the youth movement. If Foote has anything left in the tank then sign him but there is a reason the Steelers let him walk.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:27 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Dakota, making a lame azz joke on someone with one eye who has accomplished more than your DUMB AZZ only shows how much of a dumb a$$ you are ok?
Speaking of aksing people to get a life…why the Fck are you on here… Why the fck are you a Raider if you fcking hate this team so much? Are you on here to share with us your miserable fcking life?
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Lol, oh come now you sensitive little Al Davis ball sucker. Sorry I don’t deify Al Davis and proclaim every move he makes is the right one. And please, just because your life might be miserable, don’t try to transfer your problems onto me. My life is great, wife, house, dog, kid, money, a good career. Sorry to break the news to you buddy boy, but everything in my world is just great…with the exception of how your god has trashed the Raiders.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:27 am
The draft situation is old. Right now the spotlight has to be on JRuss.
Al and Cable have given him the tools to win and it’s up to him to either explode or implode.
Hopefully he blows everyone away this season.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Hold on here …
I’m not advocating Frantz, per se. You’re exaggerating with this best player in the world stuff.
The reality is Morrison is our MLB. Frantz MIGHT be looking at a STs role this year, and if all the moons align, he MIGHT see some time at MLB.
I don’t care who the old FA is, I’d prefer to go with young guys than old.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I like foote….
are you just picking out inadament objects and saying you like them? Or do you really like foote??
April 28th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Frantz Joseph would be lucky to make the team. you guys are acting as if he’s going to be the starter at MLB
the kid has talent, but to say he’s a better MLB in pro football than Captain Kirk just because you watched a highlite reel produced by some scouts, his friends, family or agent of him playing in college doesn’t mean he’ll dominate against anybody in the NFL
April 28th, 2009 at 11:31 am
But Morrison has trouble shedding blocks, arm tackles too much but is good in pass coverage. Do they want to stop the run or pass?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Out to lunch…be back for the JMAC chat.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:31 am
but there is a reason the Steelers let him walk.
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They’re dangerously low on cap space.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Tim Brown did not drop many passed when they counted. I remember him being the one guy that could get open and covert on a third down play. Too bad the bandwagon fans that rode the Raiders to the bowl in 2002 can only remember that he dropped a pass in that game. They seem to forget that he was the only play maker we had for many years.
Tim’s hands did not become inconsistant until later in his career, well after his knee injury.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Dakota,
Good for you. Life is so great then why are you always on here whining like biatch son? I like my God just fine. I accepted his old crazy aZZ a long time ago.
i swear if we picked Raji, you’d be Oh why didnt we get Monroe. If we picked Monroe, oh why didnt we get Oher. If we picked Crabtree, oh why didnt we get Orakpo…you see a trend here you f’ck loser!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Brien won’t like that.
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Whos give a rats azz about what that loser thinks or says. Why bring his name up you moron. The minute that tool comes in here the conversations go to h3ll
I give a rats azz.He’s not a loser,knows da Raiders very well and personally I like him.Hope this answewrs your question
April 28th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Does anyone know anything about this guy?
Saints Dump Brian Young
Posted by Mike Florio on April 28, 2009, 2:05 p.m.
As the Saints try to improve on their sin of a defense, they’ll have to do so without defensive tackle Brian Young.
New Orleans dumped the nine-year veteran on Tuesday.
“This was a very difficult decision to make,” G.M. Mickey Loomis said in a team-issued release. “Brian is one of the hardest working individuals I have ever met and I have as much respect for him as any player I have ever been associated with. We will miss his passion for the game. He has been a key contributor to our defense for a number of years and has also brought a lot to our organization as a high character individual. He has not received as much recognition and credit as he deserves for what he has brought to our team and this community. He will always be welcome in our building.”
No reason for the move was given. But it wasn’t likely motivated by a desire to create cap space. Per NFLPA records, Young was due to earn only $745,000 in base salary this season.
After spending four seasons with the Rams, Young signed a free-agent deal with the Saints in 2004. During his first three years in New Orleans, Young started all but one game.
Young finished each of the past two seasons on injured reserve, playing only nine games in 2007 and eight in 2008.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Madden Redneck…my biggest issue with all of our current starters are their inability to shed blockers. They suck in that department. They sure as heck can cover though. We need a mean and nasty SOB in that group.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Einstein Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:05 am
McRaider5150 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am
You know, maybe I am just trying to justify the DHB pick over Crabtree, but I just took a look at some of the stats.
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Justification not needed. DHB IS a better pick than Craptree, hands down
Gee Einstein,thats EXACTLY what Brien thinks
April 28th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Brown always dropped passes when the weather got below freezing, which always amazed me since he played at ND.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:35 am
But Morrison has trouble shedding blocks, arm tackles too much but is good in pass coverage. Do they want to stop the run or pass?
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This is true. His natural position is the SAM. He’s got plenty of speed to close the gap on the edge or drop back in coverage. But it would be nice to have a guy to back up our DTs.
Not to mention, every good team needs a little veteran leadership – especially young teams. A 7-year NFL vet with Superbowl experience fits that mold well.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:36 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Frantz Joseph would be lucky to make the team. you guys are acting as if he’s going to be the starter at MLB
the kid has talent, but to say he’s a better MLB in pro football than Captain Kirk just because you watched a highlite reel produced by some scouts, his friends, family or agent of him playing in college doesn’t mean he’ll dominate against anybody in the NFL
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exactly! and we have a huge problem with Morrison, he is fantasitc i the pass-game, but he gets whiffed around in the run-game, to me he is an OLB in 4-3, might be a ILB in the 3-4…. Foote would make our entire LB corp better just by being there…
April 28th, 2009 at 11:36 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Dakota,
Good for you. Life is so great then why are you always on here whining like biatch son? I like my God just fine. I accepted his old crazy aZZ a long time ago.
i swear if we picked Raji, you’d be Oh why didnt we get Monroe. If we picked Monroe, oh why didnt we get Oher. If we picked Crabtree, oh why didnt we get Orakpo…you see a trend here you f’ck loser!!!
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lol, not true, I’d be on here doing cartwheels and praising Al Davis had he picked Monroe or other tackles or o-linemen…but I do know this, had we picked Frantz Joseph with the number 7 pick YOU and some of the other retard loyalists would be on the blog right now defending the pick, lol. That makes you the loser my friend.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Monroe is a poor run blocker.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:38 am
The reality is Morrison is our MLB.
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exactly. Norris & Sulak will compete with Ricky Brown to start at OLB … Morrison & Howard are the other 2 starters. Ekejiuba is Kirk’s backup at MLB and he’s one of the best special teamers in the league. Just got a fat contract to boot.
Last year we had Alston & Williams. Then we signed Cooper when Robert Thomas got reinjured. That’s 3 backup spots.
If Frantz Joseph wants to make this team he’ll have to beat out Alston, Williams & Nixon (shouldn’t be too difficult) and be an asset on special teams
April 28th, 2009 at 11:40 am
4evaRaider,
I missed that one. Who said that about Brien?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
for crying out loud!! Jerry get your freaking connection working, its pathetic of a business that cant keep up the connection…
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Dakota,
your dumb a$$ should know that I have stated over and over again taht I dont like WR or QB taken in the first round. I am reserving judgement on DHB. I do like the Mitchell pick and PREDICTED ON YOUTUBE COMMENTS that he was a guaranteed 2nd round pick long before your a$$ even knew about him.
As much as you hate blind loyalty to Al Davis on here with some of the posters…I can’t stand blind whiners dumb a$$ pricks like you and your morons.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Don’t assume Joseph won’t make the team, he turned down a full ride to BC to be at his mothers side.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/columns/story?columnist=garber_greg&id=4084063
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
The problem with Carter’s comments are that they’re all true.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Jerry’s network must not like Europeans much.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:43 am
RRS…
hey wait a minute, you say its easy to beat Williams of the team, I think he will be the hardest to beat, Al loves this kid, he get 1000 chances where a 1st round pick only would get 5…
April 28th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Whats true about Carter’s comments?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:44 am
# alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Jerry’s network must not like Europeans much.
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4eva had problems as well, he is in Florida… and networks dont chose, its either working or not…
April 28th, 2009 at 11:45 am
The only thing true about Carter’s comments is that he probably had a bump before he made them.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Sam Williams was re-signed in the offseason. he is goign to be on the scholarship and can contribute on ST. Al traded up for him in the 3rd round. We tried to make him a SAM and didtn work. he was a DE at Fresno but I have yet to see any pass rushing skills. I think Al picked him because he had long arms and looked the part. reminds me of Michael Johnson.
I hope Sulak and Slade are much better prospects for the same project.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Her ya go Dakota
Einstein Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Brien won’t like that.
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Whos give a rats azz about what that loser thinks or says. Why bring his name up you moron. The minute that tool comes in here the conversations go to h3ll.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I doubt Singletary will change the niners approach to offense from smash mouth to spread offense to satisfy his new diva at WR.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:47 am
LMN, i was being sarcastic. my apologies…you didnt need that.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I need a link 2 those cartwheels,Dakota lol
April 28th, 2009 at 11:49 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Dakota,
your dumb a$$ should know that I have stated over and over again taht I dont like WR or QB taken in the first round. I am reserving judgement on DHB. I do like the Mitchell pick and PREDICTED ON YOUTUBE COMMENTS that he was a guaranteed 2nd round pick long before your a$$ even knew about him.
As much as you hate blind loyalty to Al Davis on here with some of the posters…I can’t stand blind whiners dumb a$$ pricks like you and your morons.
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This is getting a bit tedious my retarded little friend. Please, by all means, continue your Al Davis ball sucking and if you can’t stand any Raider criticism, maybe you should stop reading comments on this and other Blogs. I know this concept is alien to you, but fans do not have to agree with 100% of the owner’s moves. You root for the team in your way, I will root for them in my way and we can all be happy.
Now wipe that smegma off your chin and get back to suckin the sack.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:51 am
If Frantz Joseph wants to make this team he’ll have to beat out Alston, Williams & Nixon and be an asset on special teams
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Cable went heavy on LB’s last year and thin at guard. If we have backups for Gallery & Carlisle this year we may not have this extra slot. of course, we could always cut Chris Morris – the 3rd string center and backup guard.
Cable said that Paul McQuistan, Marcus Johnson & Mark Wilson are all competing to make the team as guards this season.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:51 am
MaddenRedneck…I just dont buy that Singletary wanted to draft Crabtree. I think the young York wanted him. It’s a flashy pick that I can see the young York jumping for. Singletary is trying to build the attitude ont hat team that Cable is doing but you can’t do that with miss crabtree and vernon davis.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Brown always dropped passes when the weather got below freezing, which always amazed me since he played at ND.
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Mmmm..I wonder how many players dropped passes in below freezing tempatures???? I think there is a reason they run 90 percent of the time under thos conditions.
For whatever reason Tim used a lot of tape on his hands, but never wore gloves.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
LMN & Alisdog -
If Sam Williams or Jon Alston make the team, Frantz Joseph will not. guaranteed.
one thing that doesn’t bode well for Frantz Joseph?
Alston & Williams are good on the ST unit …
April 28th, 2009 at 11:54 am
I can see it tho,Cable and Singletary are cut out of the same cloth,imo
April 28th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Slade Norris
This guy played OLB and some DE in the Pac 10 at 233 lbs. Kid has got wheels and is known for forced fumbles and tackles for a loss, like most of our defensive draft picks. I think this guy has the best chance of the LB’s to stick on our 53-man roster, because he can back-up Howard and Brown in addition to playing special teams. He also seems to be one piece of a new defensive strategy to bring 5 rushers on third downs.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Dakota,
Who do you want to face in round 2, Blazers or Rockets?
April 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Joseph is gonna BLOW-UP THE NFL,imo
April 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Sam Williams was re-signed in the offseason. he is goign to be on the scholarship and can contribute on ST. Al traded up for him in the 3rd round. We tried to make him a SAM and didtn work. he was a DE at Fresno but I have yet to see any pass rushing skills. I think Al picked him because he had long arms and looked the part. reminds me of Michael Johnson.
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ohh is that so…. sarcastic, right back at you =)
April 28th, 2009 at 11:58 am
What a bunch of bitches you are to ever diss Timmy for a tranny like Fairy Rice!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:58 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
LMN & Alisdog -
If Sam Williams or Jon Alston make the team, Frantz Joseph will not. guaranteed.
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true, I would love to see Williams gone, mostly because it would mean some was better than him… I have always wondered what he did too Al, maybe he has photos of Al..
April 28th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Dakota,
How many times do you I have to bitach slap you on here for you to get it? Do you see me backing Al 100% of the time? If so, please point it out. I just dont hate Al 100% of the time like you do. I just dont go searching for anyhthing Negative on the Raiders and post it on here day in and out like you do. I just dont go sucking Lombardi’s balls like you do.
I mean did you even realize that Mayock was the first to predict DHB before Lombardi? yet you gave credits to Lombardi…why because he is anti-Al?
You quoted Lombardi said the bears would pick Mitchell in later rounds…when Mitchell said the Bears told him to stay close to the phone. I mean unless there was a 3rd round pick on Sat why would they ask him to stay close to the phone….or maybe they wanted to thrwo Al Davis ooffff….yeah I’ll buy that one…not
April 28th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
He also seems to be one piece of a new defensive strategy to bring 5 rushers on third downs.
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you mean pressure the QB? you mean no more prevent defense? no LB’s in coverage? no interchangable safties? no players out of position? a decent run defense?
How are we supposed to win ball games???
trade Russell, McFadden and DHB to Green Bay for BJ Raji and we’ll start winning some games! haha
April 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
McRaider Brown was a diva for the Raiders that got thrown way too many passes at the teams expense. He lobbied for Shell and Walsh only to call plays to himself when he disagreed with running the football. Anytime he did not get his way he either whined to the coaches or Al directly.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Exla,
You know which team I don’t want to face, but I am too afraid to say it in case I jinx the Lakers and they lose to the other team…I think I blew the finals that way last year. I’m taking no chances this year!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
AlisGOD…
maybe its you nick!? dunno..
April 28th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Louis Murphy
he has similar size/speed #’s to DHB, and Chaz for that matter. The other similarity he has with DHB is that many scouts believe he will be a better pro than a college player. Was in a spread offense that did not use his deep skills, but he was very consistent and made big plays when it mattered the most. It seems like he worked the middle of the field more than DHB, so maybe they can teach each other a few things.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
LMN, it’s not what Williams did for Al…again you should know your Raiders history and tendecies….
It was what Al did for Williams. He traded up for him and so he is stuck with him. Cutting him would be admitting a mistake. I have been a Raiders fan since 83 and I can tell you admitting a mistake on Kitten was the only time he ever done such a fess up.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Exla,
You know which team I don’t want to face, but I am too afraid to say it in case I jinx the Lakers and they lose to the other team…I think I blew the finals that way last year. I’m taking no chances this year!
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Dakota are you from California or do you just like California teams?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Crow says:
The problem with Carter’s comments are that they’re they’re all true.
Crow, the problem with Carter’s comments is that he’s a jackass. That stuff was strictly unprofessional with HB coming on right after and HB was a lot more professional that the jackass.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Lane Kiffin. LOL
is there a bigger joke in the SEC right now?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
RR why limit it to the SEC
April 28th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Lane Kiffin. LOL
is there a bigger joke in the SEC right now?
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RR I am laughing just reading this. What did this fool do now?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Us folks here in the SEC cannot wait for football season. Alabama, Ole Miss, So Carolina, Florida, and Georgia are all waiting to whoop this lame kitten. never has one idiot become such a point of motivation for all these teams.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
fukkin bird-brain
April 28th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Diva? Diva plays PR,KR and WR at the same time lol. Your hermaphrodite Fairy Rice was too scared to do that
April 28th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Good Day 2 you Brother Brien!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
What cold weather game did Timmy drop passes? Dont say buffalo in 93 because he killed then in reg and postseason. Ill wait
April 28th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:45 am
The only thing true about Carter’s comments is that he probably had a bump before he made them.___________________________
LMFAO!!!!!! YUP!!!
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Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Exla,
You know which team I don’t want to face, but I am too afraid to say it in case I jinx the Lakers and they lose to the other team…I think I blew the finals that way last year. I’m taking no chances this year!
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Well Well Well…..3 in a row would be tough but one tonite…then its just one at a time…..
April 28th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Post-draft needs for all 32 teams
by Alex Marvez
Oakland: Wide receiver. The Raiders shouldn’t expect first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey — an early-entry junior — or fourth-rounder Louis Murphy to make an immediate impact. Nobody knows what to expect out of Javon Walker, who has missed 31 games the past four seasons because of injuries. Youngsters Johnnie Lee Higgins (who led Oakland’s wideouts last season with a paltry 22 catches) and Chaz Schilens have to grow up fast unless a more proven receiver is added.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9506032/Post-draft-needs-for-all-32-teams
April 28th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Rice did not drop passes in the biggest games of his career, Brown did. There is a reason Rice was brought in to start over Brown, to get the team over the hump and into the Superbowl.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Alisgod, (I laugh whenever I have to type that)
You are seriously reaching…I simply asked what everyone thought of Lombardi claiming the Bears told him this and that etc…and he was right about DHB going to the Raiders, even if he did get the idea from Mayock
I know you are retarded, but the sentence was clearly a question. Please, let it go already. Let me post it here for you again.
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 9:35 am
What do you guys thinnk of Mike Lombardi on NFLN claiming he talked to the Bears and they said they never would have taken Mitchell in the second round…the guy was right about DHB, could he be right about this too?
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Only to a dipschit like you does that sound like I am a Mike Lombardi supporter. I call him the fat fuk on here all the time.
No why don’t you just let it go, you are starting to look foolish.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
The drops were too numerous to list, Cinci ring a bell? I’ll wait.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
YOU SEE GREG PAPA DEFEND THE RAIDERS AND RAY ROTTO’S FAT AZZ On chronicles live check it out…
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
http://player.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/ailrBRB-Sp?pid=HNyAj9TocVosRPua__tLT4bUUXI8uCrv
April 28th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Beer me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Rice was a nobody in Oakland! Thank god for the Tuck game and SB37! Justice was served. Winning a title with Mrs. Diva 49er would have resulted in a c4 blowout at headquarters
April 28th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Redneck#314 man i hope this kid makes it…its nice to see a kid with Heart and do thing for others and not just think about themselves. we need kids like that who want to play football and not just the money
April 28th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I’m going on record saying that DHB and Louis Murphy will pay “BIG” dividends this year
LET ER RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Rice was a nobody in Oakland? Good one. He started over Brown as did Jerry Porter lol.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Do you guys see how Frantz just blew up that 220 lbs back with a forearm shiver. Man why can’t Kirk do something like that. I know the level of competition is less but bouncing a 220 lbs back with your forearm is pretty impressive.
Frantz…JUST MAKE PLAYS BRO.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
4evaRaider Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I’m going on record saying that DHB and Louis Murphy will pay “BIG” dividends this year
LET ER RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hear, Hear. I second that notion.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Rice and Porter catch touchdown passes in the Superbowl and Brown drops his passes, enough said.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Post-draft needs for all 32 teams
by Alex Marvez
Oakland: Wide receiver.
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Cable already said that we are NOT going to add a WR in FA … unless you count undrafted rookies like Kent State wide receiver Shawn Bayes
However, we are in the market for a Fullback!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Rice was a nobody in Oakland? Good one. He started over Brown as did Jerry Porter lol.
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Ok brown was on year 14 and same with rice…….Brown is an all time raider great rice came in to compliment him and at the time porter was on the up and up..I’m sure we are all Brown fans in here the talk was of the tape “alot of it”and a few dropped balls…..which were way late in his carrer and well after the knee!Rice came in and did a good job Freddy B and Timmy B might be a 2 of the best 5 all time raider receivers…
April 28th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
CRACKRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
YOU SEE GREG PAPA DEFEND THE RAIDERS AND RAY ROTTO’S FAT AZZ On chronicles live check it out…
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
http://player.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/ailrBRB-Sp?pid=HNyAj9TocVosRPua__tLT4bUUXI8uCrv
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What was more fascinating was seeing Barry Bonds after that interview. Obviously a difference now he’s off roids. Neck and head back to normal size.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Brown is overrated.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Beer me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
======================================================= All you need is a 10 and a 5 and a sober driver BEER RUN
April 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
JUST WIN BEY BEY
April 28th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Cincy in 93? Jaegar blew that game as did Losstetler
April 28th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Brown is overrated.
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Maybe over rated and he did jump ship (FU&% Tampa) I’ll always resent him for doing that!!! but he did alot for this organiztion and did it all pr/kr/posseion reciver very well at a high level.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Higgins, Schilens, Shields, DHB & Murphy all have speed and youth.
Walker seems like the out man out. I’m guessing he still starts and becomes the possession type of WR we try to move the chains with though – providing he stays healthy and doesn’t get schooled by more than 1 of the youngsters in camp/preseason
I doubt we’ll ever see Javon streaking down the sideline trying to catch a bomb from Russell. After 3 knee injuries, an ankle injury and a Vegas beatdown Walker should just catch the pass, reach the 1st down marker and hit the ground or head for sideline.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Now that Griffith signed with Seattle is it finally time to set aside these silly ZBS FB notions and sign Lorenzo Neal in case OO is on the PUP for the first few games of the year?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
What about the 51-3 thumping without Bo Jackson, Brown was in his prime then. Brown disappeared in the big games, his stats are padded for his own legacy.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
OAKlifer Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Brown is overrated.
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Maybe over rated and he did jump ship (FU&% Tampa) I’ll always resent him for doing that!!! but he did alot for this organiztion and did it all pr/kr/posseion reciver very well at a high level.
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Also tried to go to Denver before AD matched the offer.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I see Larry Foote might be available in the offseason, that would be a good addition to help stop the run.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Stryker Sulak
The most interesting of our picks. This kid goes about 250lbs but is described as having a long, slender build. He played DE mostly, but also some OLB and even MLB. Has a nose for the ball and aggressively pursues. Cable says they will start him at LB. I see this kid as playing rush LB in our occasional 34 looks. Maybe in the running to replace Brown and then as he bulks up, they will try and slide him over to DE. I think he is a situational player at best though. But who knows what they ultimately have in mind for Stryker.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Rockstar,
I see Javon as an injury setlement buyout candidate during training camp. Cable said “hoping to get javon healthy” the other day, laying the seed to still pay him, but get rid of him in a buyout. I doubt he could make it through a training camp, good health and desire left that dude last year.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Also tried to go to Denver before AD matched the offer.
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Maybe just leverage he kew Al hated Denver and would have givin brown ANYTHING to stay away from the donks..LOL
April 28th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Pittsburg per PFT is keeping Foote on the roster until next week hoping for a trade.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I think Javon will compete with all of these guys in the offseason, and beat out enough of them to remain on the roster as a very credible mid-range target. A WR corps with JLH as the vet would be a BIG problem.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
What about the 51-3 thumping without Bo Jackson, Brown was in his prime then. Brown disappeared in the big games, his stats are padded for his own legacy.
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Losing BO was a huge, going into Buffalo without the most feared Runner in the game kind of takes the wind out of your sails. Plus the Bills were very good on defense.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
McRaider Brown was a diva for the Raiders that got thrown way too many passes at the teams expense. He lobbied for Shell and Walsh only to call plays to himself when he disagreed with running the football. Anytime he did not get his way he either whined to the coaches or Al directly.
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What in the hell are you talking about??????
I have been watching the raider for a very long time. Haven’t missed a game live or on TV since 1995. You have no idea of what you are talking about. Not only that Rice was know for do far more whining in 49er land.
Brown did not have a “Diva” attitude. he was the only player that the raider could count on day in and day out. Once thing the Raiders are missing is Tim’s leadership. We haven’t had it since he left.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
And Brown was not a factor, don’t leave out that tidbit.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
1995? lol I go back way farther than that.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
# Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Now that Griffith signed with Seattle is it finally time to set aside these silly ZBS FB notions and sign Lorenzo Neal in case OO is on the PUP for the first few games of the year?
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I totally disagree… but to sign Lorenzo neal would suit Al nicely and our 70s style football…
April 28th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Diva=Self Proclaimed Mr. Raider.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Haha you use the year Timmy was the slot guy coming off a major knee injury? You arent smart at all. That game was done 1 week earlier when Bo fell.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
vegas…
you were the one talking about wind-power, right? Westas let 1900 go, 1275 here in DK… our government didnt want to help them out… so much for Dakota’s claim we are socia1ist, LOL…
April 28th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
and as I said before Brown was never the same after his knee injury, read before you post.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Diva=Self Proclaimed Mr. Raider.
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Why are you so “butt” hurt over Timmy? He dissed you? Didn’t sign your hat or autograph your football? Wtf is your problem?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
You guys defend Brown like he helped us win a Superbowl and never mention Cliff Branch lol.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
vegas…
you were the one talking about wind-power, right? Westas let 1900 go, 1275 here in DK… our government didnt want to help them out… so much for Dakota’s claim we are socia1ist, LOL…
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I just heard Obama say Denmark got 20% of their power from wind power, and I thought it was impressive if it were true.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
and as I said before Brown was never the same after his knee injury, read before you post.
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Hey moron, Tim’s knee injury was in 1989, ONE year after he was drafted in 1988. So can you explain your lame azz comment “Brown was never the same after his knie injury”?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Haha you use the 90 afc title game? Timmy wasnt the starter coming off a major knee injury! That game was over in LA when Bo hurt his hip. Be serious
April 28th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Because some morons in here think Brown (himself included) is the best receiver the Raiders ever had and I disagree, stats or no stats.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Wow einstein is making sense 4 once
April 28th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
You young fans show your age.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
I think Javon will compete with all of these guys in the offseason, and beat out enough of them to remain on the roster as a very credible mid-range target. A WR corps with JLH as the vet would be a BIG problem.
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BBB: Agreed
Vegas: I read Cable’s comments the other day too. I think you and Jerry Mac are reading too much into that. Cable said Javon was only 100 percent healthy for 2 games before getting the ankle injury and was productive in those games last year. He took a paycut and obviously was a Davis favorite at some point last season. Remember, Davis talked him out of retirement AFTER the Vegas beatdown … not before
Cable made the mistake of saying that Javon was healthy and training in Alameda in one interview. Then said Javon was healthy, but absent from Alameda in another interview. Most recently said Javon was “trying to get healthy”. Which is it?
Did he lie to us? Did he get reinjured this Spring? Did he have a set back while rehabbing? If that’s the case I’m sure none of us are surprised
April 28th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Timmy by far the most talented. Cliff was the best raider wr overall.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Branch caught passes in the Superbowl Brown dropped them, how do you explain that? Age is not a defense.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Wind Power, you know!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
You show your idiocy everytime you post.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
What about the 51-3 thumping without Bo Jackson, Brown was in his prime then. Brown disappeared in the big games, his stats are padded for his own legacy.
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That show what you know. 1990 is the year brown was coming off his knee injury. Only 18 catches dummy…
April 28th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
You young fans show your age.
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Nah grandpa, it’s the old fans like yourself that is showing your age.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Brown was not a factor in the post season, period. If he ever was please explain why Gruden and Davis signed Jerry Rice. I’ll wait.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
You sure MaddenRedneck isn’t KookieKell?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I think the selections of Murphy and DHB are the greatest indicator for Walker’s future. Those two plus JLH and Chaz are safe, so is Walker the 5th guy or will it be Shields, even Holland was a contributor on special teams.
I just don’t see Walker’s heart in it enough to outwork these young guys to beat them out for playing time.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Brandon Meyers
A blocking tight end with solid hands and a knack for getting open in the red-zone. What more can you ask for in a TE? This guy will need to be great on special teams to earn himself a roster spot though.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Brien nobody likes you and from what I gather most think you are a moron.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Brown dropped one damn pass in the game when he is 37 years old! The other wrs didnt do nada until we were down 31!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
And by the way…he is the only WR to catch 75 ot more passes for 10 consecutive season.
No one else to date has done that. Not even Jerry Rice
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Thats easy to do when you have coaches that call your number. did you know Brown thinks the Raiders would have won more games if Madden had not been the coach in the 70’s?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Ha, you think Im on here to make friends? Most get slapped just like you are
April 28th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
All these Rookies Will make the 53 man Roster:
1- DHB: 1st RD pick!!
2- MM: the only true SS on the Roster, and a 2nd RD pick.
3- Rookie TE: free up Miller
4- L Murphy: speed kills, and we will carry 5-6 WRs.
5- Joseph: we need a MLB/ SLB who can shed blocks and can stuff the run. Also a nasty hitter
6- wild card: Shaughnessy: for Depth.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Tim Brown for front office then he can rehire his buddy Art Shell.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I didnt like when Timmy said that about madden
April 28th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Brien nobody likes you and from what I gather most think you are a moron.
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LOL, now you are resorting to personal attacks. LMFAO. You get beeotch slapped and this is how you respond? Classic.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Ask Marty S. how to cover Tim Brown and he can give you a decades worth of advice.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Just responding to your attacks because I think Brown is over rated. Classic.
April 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
You talk about youth, do you know when Timmy became starter? What happened that year? Did he make big plays? The next year? And the next?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Thats easy to do when you have coaches that call your number. did you know Brown thinks the Raiders would have won more games if Madden had not been the coach in the 70’s?
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I love Madden, but did we lose 6 AFC championships under Madden before we won the SB????
April 28th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Yes and before we added Cliff Branch.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Tim Brown had good numbers vs Marty so thats bullshyt! Last time against Marty in 03 Timmy balled!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
sorry 4 championhips and one divisional
April 28th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
*yaaaaawn* =)
April 28th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Ask Marty S. how to cover Tim Brown and he can give you a decades worth of advice.
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LOL. Now you are resorting to using Marty Shotenhiemierhosehouser to defend your hatred for Tim Brown? LMFAO. The ref was in the way, James Hasty got a gift on that one, and Marty Shottenhamerhoser kissed him on the head in the end zone. LMFAO. Weak bro, you are very weak.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Tim Brown called plays with Todd M., what?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Desmond Bryant
I know he is only an UDFA, but I am very excited to see if this guy will show up to camp and make an impact. This Bryant kid is a physical freak of nature, with his strength, speed and size. He had very little productivity at an Ivy League school, which would be troubling, except that everything I have read about him says that he was double and even triple teamed on every snap. He also was suspended for a few games for undisclosed reasons and took a leave of absence from football for an entire season. He might not have his heart in football, considering the education he has and his ability to get other jobs it is a concern. But he might also blossom as a football player once he is removed from the strict academic and moral code that is placed on Harvard athletes. This guy could be the second coming of Tommy Kelly, only time will tell.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Tim Brown signed an offer sheet with the BRONCOS in his prme, and then Mr. Raider was too proud to retire as a Raider and joined the dreaded Bucs. Thus, Al had him retire with no org. support at the Hyatt rather than team HQ.
And Tim’s hands were fine. My beef with Timmy (as I have told Brien often) was that he tackled himself or went out of bounds after every catch. Dismal YAC.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I don’t hate Tim Brown but I still think he caused more problems that he solved. You going to talk for me now? Is that your last resort?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
MaddenRedneck
Go drink an Ensure, swallow a few fiber pills and re-group. You need a break.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
We added cliff in 72! Lost 73 to 75 until we won in 76! Your youth is showing
April 28th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Cliff got us over the hump just like Rice, what did Brown do? Whined about not getting the ball enough to satisfy his ego.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Bo thats a lie and you know it! Late in his career he did but overall a guy who did KR and PR is scared? Come on
April 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Here is how I see our Roster:
Defense:
DE: Burgess, Scott, Jay, Shaughnessy
DT: TK, Warren, W J, and that guy we signed.
OLB: TH, Brown, Euk, Alston, and ONE Rookie
MLB: Kirk, Joseph
CB: Nnamdi, CJ, SR, Bowie
FS: Huff/ Branch, Eugene
SS: MM, Huff/ Branch
Offense
QB: JR, JG, ?
RB: DMC, Bush, Fargas
FB: O’neal
WR: Walker, DHB, JLH, Chaz, Murphy
TE: Miller, Rookie,strong/ Stewart
OT: Mario, Barnes, Pears, Green
G: Gallery, Cooper, Paul, Johnson
C: Satele, Wade
What do you think?
TE
April 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Brown was always afraid of getting hit even in college.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
How did Rice get us over the hump? We lost! There is only first and last place! Redneck, where are you from?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Brown was always afraid of getting hit even in college.
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LMFAO. OMG STOP PLEASE. You are just emberassing yourself now. ENOUGH ALREADY. We know you don’t like Tim Brown, MOVE THE FARK ON MAN. So what he didn’t autograph your football, LET IT GO PSYCHO.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Rice took us to the Superbowl starting in place of Brown, not much of an arguement there.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Brown scared in college? Lol now your reaching. Heisman scared to get hit lol
April 28th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Thats exactly what he was.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I don’t know who the other FB would be?
Most of the Rookies this year have a great chance of making the Roster, just like last year. IMHO
April 28th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I have to give you guys credit …
You are way more up on the Raider trivia than I am, LOL!
Brown’s first season? I couldn’t tell you one thing about it off the top of my head.
I couldn’t tell you one thing about the game Bo got hurt in, other than that play.
I don’t retain half the stuff about the games that you guys do. Especially games from 20 years ago. Heck 10 years ago.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
first question to Jerry, we’ll see if he responds:
Jerry, will Marshall be able to squeeze more milk out of the current cows at DT than Ryan? Joseph, Boschetti and Bryant don’t seem like fierce enough competition for Kelly, Warren and Sands. Are we waiting for more FA DT cuts like Young & Moorehead today?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Thanks to Cable there will be no diva receivers whining about running the football aka Tim Brown.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Don’t hate on Chris Carter, hes just keepin it real.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Brien nobody likes you and from what I gather most think you are a moron.
I like Brien and he’s not a moron
April 28th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Scroll up and discover your the first one. Early in the day people were glad to be on early enough to avoid Brien.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
So brown was scared to get hit haa??
Is that why he is the only player to every score a TD rushing, KR, PR, and Rec.??
Didn’t he run a punt back 85yrds when he was 35? Wow..what a scary guy.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Rice was the 1st diva! Its not even close.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
only Einstein
April 28th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
McRaider nobody ever got the chance because Brown strong armed Al by threatening to go to Denver, sad to say.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
McRaider lol. Redneck is an idiot
April 28th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Rice took us to the Superbowl starting in place of Brown, not much of an arguement there.
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You defend your hatred for Tim Brown with Marty Shotenheimerhoosomethingsomething and Jerry Rice? Wow.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Hey theres the attack like normal but that the moron Brien the private for all to see.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I see Bryant making the Roster too since him and Jay are the only 2 Base Ends on the Roster. He has a good chance of winning the job from Jay.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I got no problem with Brien, just got to get him on the DHB bandwagon. Dude knows his Raiders though, even if his opinions are a little crazy at times.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Guys lacking testicular fortitude avoid me
April 28th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Tim Brown held back the Raiders and it took Jerry Rice for everyone to see how bad it had become.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Brien the General 510 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
McRaider lol. Redneck is an idiot
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This could be the first time I have ever agreed with you. Am I changing or are you?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Tim Brown held back the Raiders and it took Jerry Rice for everyone to see how bad it had become.
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Now you are just a plain fkn MORON.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Briens private is stuck in the women of your familys mouth on the daily.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
McRaider, ummm…. Sounds good. Does it have special sauce??
April 28th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Tim Brown, most drops ever by a Raider receiver.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
second question to Jerry, we’ll see if he responds:
Jerry, what are the chances that Norris or Sulak could steal Ricky Brown’s starting job away? Does either player possess the ability to start right away or are they both projects like Trevor Scott and Mario Henderson when they were drafted?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
People,
Can we talk about our roster now!!!
The draft is Over, time for the Roster?
Cmon guys, Brien help me out bro, you know!!! lol
April 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
An idiot insinuates Rice isnt a diva over Tim Brown. Remember 04 when she got pissed about her streak?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Brien, what is “the woman of your family’s mouth?”
April 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Tim Brown lobbied for Art Shell, Mike white and Joe Bugel, I give him credit for that.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
MaddenRedneck Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Tim Brown lobbied for Art Shell, Mike white and Joe Bugel, I give him credit for that.
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You’re done dude. Let it go and move on to something else.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Sorry Raider O, but a 49er is in here speaking on a raider. Wait up
April 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Why? It bothers you and entertains me so I think we should make Tim Brown who he claims to be, Mr. Raider.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
By the Way, I like the Eagles and Giants from the NFC this year, and Pitt and the Raiders from the AFC.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Brien, I think Tim brown must have banged his wife at some point.
He has to be one of the biggest idiots on this blog…
Oh and Rice must have been washed up when the 9ers replaced him with TO, right?? and the raider must have been really stupid to want 2 HOF wr on thier team at the same time. I wasn’t aware that Rice replaced Brown. I think that were both on the field at the same time.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Don’t know what the debate is about the greatest Raider receiver of all time.
Fred Biletnikoff is in the Hall of Fame, and nobody else is. Anyone old enough to have watched the Raiders back in the day knows what he brought to those teams. People talk about him being slow and using stickum and all that, but the man was a master at his craft. Always found a way to get open, and believe it or not had some moves to get open that were just sick. He made a lot of DBs look very foolish.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
April 28th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Rice lobbied for George Michaels greatest hits to be Raider theme music
April 28th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I think the only “significant” potential cuts at the end of camp would be Walker, Walter and Huff. Other than that, no other names should be a shock if they get cut. Pears, Shields, Gradkowski, Norris all wouldn’t be shocks if they were let go.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Redneck I can see how your stupidity may be entertaining to you, but the rest of us call that “mental retardation”.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
No Jerry Porter and Jerry Rice started, Tim Brown was a fill in by that point.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Brien,
LMAO, go Get’em Killer. lol
You know!!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
If you keep responding I know you have an issue with Tim Brown being a diva, I don’t.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Raider O Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
By the Way, I like the Eagles and Giants from the NFC this year, and Pitt and the Raiders from the AFC.
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I think we are one year away…
April 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
McRaider, you mean his sister/wife? He is a redneck
April 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Edward Fred got open alot more when Branch came aboard.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I love this blog!!!
We get’em all in here!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Vegas: I wouldn’t be shocked if Walker and/or Walter were released before the season starts
In fact, I think it’s funny that since Andrew Walter has no trade value and a bad attitude that we’re going to use him as a camp arm instead of Jeff Otis, Erik Meyer, Josh Booty, Tui or any of those other scrubs in recent memory
April 28th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I give Brown credit for calling his own plays along with Todd Marinovich.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Porter didnt start over Timmy in 02! I was at the games, were you?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Porter did start at some of those games and yes I was.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Rockstar,
If Walter is a camp arm it would be the most production we got out of him yet!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Redneck do you know who John Vella is?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I remember when Porter dropped that TD in the AFC championship game against the Titans. I was there and I wanted to kill him. Perfect pass by Gannon in the corner.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
OT for the Raiders? lol how about you?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I agree, one or two years and we will be The Raiders again.
MM and Joseph can hit, and Sulak plays after the play is done, can you say Regan Upshaw.
I miss that dude, I still remember that hit on Leaf.
We are getting Nasty again, we will be the Raiders Again.
Cable was honest when he said he loved the Raiders, look at the players he got ( other than DHB, but even him has good work ethic), they are all hard playing Football players.
I can’t wait to see this team in action this year!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
third question to Jerry, we’ll see if he responds:
Walker, Higgins, Schilens, Shields, Holland, Watkins, DJ Hall, DHB, Murphy and now Shawn Bayes. Thats 10 WR’s. If you’re planning to keep 5, which 5 do you keep?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Ha so now its some games? You werent at any games. You are scrambling at this point. Im past done now. When they reach you got em beat
April 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
MaddenRedneck… Fred also played with Warren Wells. He had his role, they had theirs. Keep in mind that the Raiders weren’t the only team playing press coverage back in those days. “Bump and run” was the defense back then, and everybody had to beat his man. Bottom line, the guy was always open when he had to be and always made the catch, especially in the clutch.
You don’t get into the Hall of Fame if the committee thinks your contribution was because of somebody else.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Brien where did Art Thoms get drafted? quickly now quickly
April 28th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
The end zone will now be referred to as the BEY area
April 28th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Redneck I go to his store all the time! Have been since it opened in 87. Guess who he said was better at wr? Not Rice!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I keep DHB, Murphy, Schilens, JLH and either Shields or Holland (special teams).
Hall, Bayes and Watkins are as good as gone, unless injuries happen in the preseason.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Brien the private Brown is overrated and won’t ever be Mr. Raider in anyones book but himself.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I know a couple of morons in here misconstrued my statement about tape on Tim Brown’s fingers as me hating on Tim Brown earlier today, but the fact of the matter is Tim Brown was basically the only consistent thing worth watching on the Raiders for about 10 years.
The guy had how many different systems and HCs? 6 or so? How many different QBs? 7 or 8? If he had been on a team that had some stability at HC and QB he would have put up numbers that would boggle the mind.
The last great ND player.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Brien the General 510 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
McRaider, you mean his sister/wife? He is a redneck
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LOL…my fault, I hope he wasn’t offended….
April 28th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
A raider legend defends Timmy over Rice. You get it?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Brien name Ted Hendricks strip club, I’ll wait.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
third question to Jerry, we’ll see if he responds:
Walker, Higgins, Schilens, Shields, Holland, Watkins, DJ Hall, DHB, Murphy and now Shawn Bayes. Thats 10 WR’s. If you’re planning to keep 5, which 5 do you keep?
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great question, I assume/hope Holland will be cut, DJ Hall, Bayes goes to the practice squad or get cut…
Walker, Higgins, Schilens, Shields, Watkins, DHB, Murphy…. thats 6, if Walker gets cut, there will be balance…
April 28th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
how many years can a player be on your practice squad?
Holland spent year 1 on IR, year 2 on the PS
Bowie was inactive all 16 games in year 1, IR in year 2
Shields was on IR year 1 …
I wonder why we hang on to these players for so long? seems like Holland is another Kevin McMahon and Bowie is another Sideeq Shabazz
April 28th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Still waiting Brien.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Ha you wanna mention a guy drafted over 35 years ago as if its trivia hour! Vella lives here and you can go ask him yourself is the point. Hick you dont get it
April 28th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Practice squad ?
April 28th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
The end zone will now be referred to as the BEY area
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good one! lets hope its true…
April 28th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
syracuse
April 28th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Still waiting Brien. I bet you had no idea Hendricks even owned a strip club.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Wife just called and she is getting comped two tickets to the fight this weekend. Pays to having a slumping economy, especially here, and a wife that fires on the slots!!!
I think Manny is going to clobber him.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I hope Sea bass doesn’t mistake DHB for GHB and we lose are pick.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Dakota,
See what you started!!!
You are a trouble maker, you know!!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
our*
April 28th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
[Comment From Norco Bob]
Jerry Mac, when Captain Ahab is about to make a minumental mistake, isnt there anyone in the war room with the guts to stop him?
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Narco Bob, whatta tool!
April 28th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Brien you won’t find it surfing the net, I am still waiting.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Lynn,
LMAO.
Still LMAO.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
fourth question to Jerry, we’ll see if he responds:
Larry Foote is an ILB for the Steelers. His dad is a HUGE Raiders fan. Wouldn’t he be an upgrade over guys like Frantz Joseph and Isaiah Ekejiuba to push Captain Kirk for the MLB job?
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Jerry said earlier in the live chat that Foote was an OLB. LOL
April 28th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I was born in 80 and i dont do strip joints. Its weak
April 28th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Just had to do it, Raider O
April 28th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
My god Redneck you reach from WR to places of business that has nada to do with football lol
April 28th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Lame excuse for someone that uses a player from the early 70’s to prove a point.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Can anyone tell me what issue of Playgirl the TOOZ was in ? I’m waiting.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
I’m so slow, I just got the Bey area thing!!!!!!
Zoom, went by over my head.
Good one.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Sad redneck you trick off dough to a strip joint in the days where women gave it up for free lol
April 28th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
BTW Brien 1980 was one of the greatest years in Raider lore and one hell of a team despite the spotty record, a moment in time I will take to my grave.
April 28th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Tooz was in playgirl!!!!
No way!!!!!
LMAO
April 28th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
fifth question to Jerry, we’ll see if he responds:
you remind me of Steve Carrell’s character Michael Scott on that show THE OFFICE when I listen to you ramble on about how Michael Huff is a worthless player. I hope he proves you wrong AND burns down your paper company
April 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Depends on if you get in for free, or in your case not.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Hold on, how do you know be was in playgirl???!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
BTW Brien 1980 was one of the greatest years in Raider lore and one hell of a team despite the spotty record, a moment in time I will take to my grave.
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BTW if it wasn’t for Herm Edwards we would have played the Giants
April 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Excuse when the guy CURRENTLY owns stores in the east bay? My god use a raider legend who said Timmy was better is what I did and you then went to trivia of strip joints?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Brien should know the answer to that question Raider O lmfao!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
It’s part of raider lore and My mom bought the damn thing.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Where is rdrfan94590?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Strip joints are lame. Never dug em. California is the worse!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Brien is naked women dancing bothers you then there is always playgirl to fall back on.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
If
April 28th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Redneck how 49erish of you
April 28th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
We are starting to learn more about Brien, born in 1980 and has fetish against strip clubs, nice!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I knew a stripper who if you gave her a dollar she could give you back 4 quarters. If you know what i mean.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Naked women fukin and suckin on me 4 free is my speed. You havent had a woman in the new century yet. Hey you still got MR beat
April 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
All this because I don’t have a man crush on Tim Brown, what about you Brien?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Spend dough on strip hoes? Please old timer. That sounds too much like trickin
April 28th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Your the only one talking about “spending dough” as you put it Brien, hows Tim Brown treating you these days?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
The end zone will now be referred to as the BEY area
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good one! lets hope its true…
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i like it
April 28th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Tim Brown is a Raider and Rice isnt. We know you wore 9er shyt from 82 to 94 you traitor
April 28th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
The Bey Area….I like it…hopefully he actually visits it a few times this season. I know McFadden will take up residence there this season.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
The niners gets the Crabs and the Raiders own the BEY
April 28th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
LOL good one Brien now back to reality, Tim Brown is overrated and Rice proved it. Fact is Tim Brown 0 Superbowls until Raice came aboard.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
is jerry still answering questions and why all the strip club talk
April 28th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Zzzz, how is it watching Lifetime with Rice on sundays?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Just asked Brien “Raider fan since maybe 1988 at the earliest since he was born in 1980″ if he knew what strip club Ted Hendricks owned. But he has a thing against naked women so its a mute point now.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
The Bey Area….I like it…hopefully he actually visits it a few times this season. I know McFadden will take up residence there this season.
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man im hopeing mcfadden has a break out year, and im starting to like bey more and more, anybody see that jerk chris carter interview him
April 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Back to the truth, you sported an autographed jerry rice skirt their last cheater bowl
April 28th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I hope DHB erases Cris Carter from the books
April 28th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
2:16 [Comment From Norco Bob]
Jerry regarding Jamarcus`s contract,…when he sucks this year, can the team cut him easier after 2009 then to have already done it?
======================================================= What a TOOL
April 28th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Damn you, jerry. Damn you.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I have a thing against paying hoes for something I can get for free
April 28th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
i’m starting to like the bey is handling himself with all the raider haters out there questioning the pick, hopefully this will inspire him to work hard and prove he was worth it, and carter being unprofessional like that wasn’t cool, i never really liked him anyway, he talks about stuff that already happens and never goes out on limb
April 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
How come nobody seeks out Tim Brown for help learning the pro game Brien? Why is DHB seeking out Rice? Why is Murphy training with Chris Carter and not Tim Brown? Nobody is asking Tim Brown for guidance, I repeat nobody, why is that?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I hope DHB erases Cris Carter from the books
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Let’s start off by hoping he isn’t the second coming of another Viqueens WR, one picked at #7…Troy Williamson.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I hope DHB erases Cris Carter from the books
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Let’s start off by hoping he isn’t the second coming of another Viqueens WR, one picked at #7…Troy Williamson.
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lets pray thats not the case
April 28th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Lynn,
You are killing me.
LMAO
April 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Pray, sacrifice virgins to the football gods, whatever it takes raidersince87!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
man i hear ya!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Thats their choice. Carter always had that school in Florida where he has guys work. Bey can try all he wants but Rice gonna work with Craptree
April 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Thats not my question Brien, where is MR. Raider when you need him?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
dont we have positional coaches he can work with
April 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
and my god, please bey, if your reading this, stay wawy from walker!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Tim does whatever he feels, I mean he is retired.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Heyward-Bey is handling things the same way JaMarcus does when people trash him. By not attacking the questioner and throwing a hissy fit, and keeping quiet and humble. McFadden does the same thing.
Good traits for each of our last three #1’s, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence. Say what you want about Kiffin, but he didn’t want prima donnas here either.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Brown sure did want to weasel his way into the front office just like he did as a player.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
edward teach Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Heyward-Bey is handling things the same way JaMarcus does when people trash him. By not attacking the questioner and throwing a hissy fit, and keeping quiet and humble. McFadden does the same thing.
Good traits for each of our last three #1’s, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence. Say what you want about Kiffin, but he didn’t want prima donnas here either.
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iv’e noticed that exact same thing, all these guys seem like humble guys from not the richest parts of the south, looks like their mommas have been raising them right
April 28th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
How can any Raider fan not be appreciative of what Tim did for the team and the organization? I mean who were you a fan of in the 90’s, Chester McGlockton? He was the only excitement for those stuck in mediocracy teams.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Your issue is the Mr Raider thing? Lol, everyone in here have talked bout that already years ago! Jim Otto is Mr Raider but Timmy is a Raider legend
April 28th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Michael Vick has a place on a minor league football team if he can get reinstated by the NFL.
The Albany Firebirds, an arenafootball2 franchise, have offered the 28-year-old quarterback a one-year contract at the league standard: $200 a week plus a $50 bonus for a win.
Vick quarterbacked the Atlanta Falcons for six seasons before being convicted of bankrolling an interstate dog fighting business.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not said if he will lift Vick’s suspension after he completes a 23-month prison sentence. Vick goes from federal prison to home confinement next month.
The Firebirds’ contract offer requires that Vick donate $100,000 to a local humane society.
A call to Vick’s agent was not immediately returned.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
iv’e got a question who you guys like to win sam if howard is will and morrison stays at mike
April 28th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
VR, redneck wore 9er jerseys in the 80s and 90s is why
April 28th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Vegas I still have bitter feelings from his power play with the Broncos and his consistant meddling in team affairs “calling his own plays to himself ect…” and the drops at the worst possible times, some forget but long time Raider fans don’t. Brown=Diva and always has been.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent TE Chris O’Neill (Boise State) on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
footballguys.com
April 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Brien you barely had pubic hair in 1990.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Vick rules! Bret Favre kills dear
April 28th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
jaws loved the DHB pick. Why is everyone ripping us for taking a player that fits our offense.
jerrymac:
I agree its somewhat excessive because he was going to be a first-round pick (mid to late). My problem is there are issues with his ability to catch the ball. If he catches everything in sight at camp, I’ll be happy to be wrong. It took Darren McFadden all of three or four practices and I was on board after wondering if they needed a RB.
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I was hoping Jerry would have answered my question on this but do you guys think Jerry’s answer is from video or first hand view of DHB and his “catching” ability or just jumping on ship with other critics who blast DHB for not being able to make the catch? Sure there won’t be a drops highlite, but some grame footage is out there and I haven’t seen any problems with the kid.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Lol and yet redneck my manhood was more impressive than yours in 1990!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Brown did have two bad games with key drops, the Bengals and the Super Bowl. Other than that, if ever one else did their job as good as Tim we would have won a helluva lot more games.
Football is still a business, and I can’t hate on Tim leveraging himself to get more dough. I think it’s kind of cool he used the ponies as a pawn to furthur benefit himself. Nothing wrong with that.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
At the expense of the rest of the team Vegas? I don’t think so.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Calling his own plays? Stop it becuz was Jett, Wright,Ismail,Triutt,Shedd and others couldnt catch or get open!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I hope Denver signs Vick…he was a schitty QB before he had his ass pounded in prison for almost 2 years, imagine how bad he will be now!
Now he is probably better suited to playing center…that was the position he was in while serving his time anyhow.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Vick rules! Bret Favre kills dear
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Who cares is Favre is an outdoorsman? I shot a deer in November. I’m not about to be thrown behind bars!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Timmy took many paycuts so I dont know where you think he hurt the team
April 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
GO RAAAAAAAAAAAAAIDERS!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Brien how can we ever know because Brown called plays to himself. You were not a fan when he was drafted how could you possibly know? Oh you were 10 years old in 1990 I forget.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
IndianaRaider Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
jaws loved the DHB pick. Why is everyone ripping us for taking a player that fits our offense.
jerrymac:
I agree its somewhat excessive because he was going to be a first-round pick (mid to late). My problem is there are issues with his ability to catch the ball. If he catches everything in sight at camp, I’ll be happy to be wrong. It took Darren McFadden all of three or four practices and I was on board after wondering if they needed a RB.
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I was hoping Jerry would have answered my question on this but do you guys think Jerry’s answer is from video or first hand view of DHB and his “catching” ability or just jumping on ship with other critics who blast DHB for not being able to make the catch? Sure there won’t be a drops highlite, but some grame footage is out there and I haven’t seen any problems with the kid.
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lets remember when jerry rice came into the league he dropped plenty of balls, t.o. led the league in dropped balls a couple years, theres going to be transition for sure, but the more he feels comfortable out their with russell the better he will get, i hope, if he works hard he has all the tools to make an impact in the league
April 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I killed a duck once…really bummed me out and never hunted again.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Yeah he took a pay cut threatening to go to Denver didn’t he. Brien you are showing how little you know, time to stop while you still can.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
—”The Albany Firebirds of AFL2 have offered suspended Falcons QB Michael Vick a one-year contract that would pay $200 a week. He’d get a $50 bonus per win, but the deal is contingent on Vick donating $100K to a local humane society. He’d have to play 500 games in AFL2 to earn back that money. AFL2 plays a 16-game schedule, so he’d break even around 2040.”—
Bwhahahahahhaa 50$ bonus per win!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
TE Chris O’Neill was a 2004 graduate of Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif
He’s 6′3 , 245 lbs. Only played in the first 4 games last year. Missed the rest of the season with a broken foot
April 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Fool timmy took paycuts many times in his career! You are speaking nonsense now
April 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Watch, Mike Mitchell will blow DHB and McFadden up in training camp, losing both players for the year with broken collar bones and then Mitchell will be cut because he can’t cover or something like that….just our luck, lol.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Name them.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Im not a fan. I was born in Oakland and my family was at every game ever played in the bay area all the way back to Kezar. Damn right Im not a fan
April 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Brien in 1995 you were 15 years old and you want us to believe you know about Tim Brown pay cuts? My sides are hurting from the laughter.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Dakota Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Watch, Mike Mitchell will blow DHB and McFadden up in training camp, losing both players for the year with broken collar bones and then Mitchell will be cut because he can’t cover or something like that….just our luck, lol.
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please dont say things like that, but mitchell and bey do have all the physical tools in place, hopefully the mental part of their game will flourish and prove all those idiot raider haters on tv and in the media wrong
April 28th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
if these guys dont pan out al has set us back at least 3 years
April 28th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
We needed a hard hitting safety and they drafted one, whats the big deal? There will be no cap in two years so it does not matter where you draft anyone, get the players you need and move on.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
He did it in the late 90s. Did it back to back 00 and 01. Guarantee you at least 4 times and thats alot. Didnt he take it also Gruden 1st or 2nd year?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
He took a cut to make room for Rice as I remember it.
April 28th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
there is no big deal, im pulling for him, and the cba is going to be restructured b4 that happens
April 28th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
You refer to age becuz you have nada 2 combat with. Its a last ditch resort
April 28th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Yea madden after doing so the year before!
April 28th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
anybody know who the favorite to win strongside lb is?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
2003 u remember that deal?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Brien you have been owned all day. You were born in one of the most storied years in Raider history and were not alive for the first Superbowl win and barely three years old for the third, stop pretending you know what you are talking about.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Anyhow time 2 go. We can resume later no prob. but its known about the paycuts. ticket 1050 spoke about it alot man. See ya
April 28th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
I don’t like Tim Brown and you do, lets just leave it at that.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
im out too nation
April 28th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Hey Vegas
Being a Republican, you must understand the limitations of strict ideology, and it’s effect on losing. There’s more to life than Tax-cuts & 40yd dash times.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Ha, you using the age thing becuz you are getting worked by a youngster. The world is ridding themselves of you old dudes
April 28th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
KK, as Urban Meyer put it, he was going to create the “fastest team in America” and two national championships later in four years how can you debate speed?
April 28th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Edward Teach says:
Post #481
“Don’t know what the debate is about the greatest Raider receiver of all time.”
And he gives Fred Bilitnikoff.
Bilitnikoff was amazing. The guy made moves that receivers don’t do anymore or maybe they just can’t.
Stick-um or not he was great. Everyone then was using stick-um anyway
Of course, Freddy had an advantgage with Branch streaking down the line.
Let’s hope that HB is going to have the same effect as Branch. HB is a definite gamble but he could be great out there for Russell with McFadden, Miler and Chaz.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
ok then fair enuff. you jumped ship in 82 and returned in 95. leave it at that
April 28th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Brien when you can sit in a strip club and like it then talk to me, until then stay with your playgirl magazines.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
What does it matter? The swine flu is going to kill us all before training camp anyhow.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Which receiver is a diva?
Even TO is going to seem normal when Craptree gets going.
They should sell tickets for the ocassion when Singletary loses it with him.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Is there any evidance on tape Crabtree can run block?
April 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Dakota you’re not going to get swine flu. You’re too isolated out there in the Dakotas.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
EnglandRaider,
My wife is flying into San Diego as we speak…she is going to bring it back and kill everyone in South Dakota.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Crabtree has amazing moves with the ball.
He reminds me of Gale Sayers. HB is a straight ahead runner. If Crabtree is healthy, he is going to be a much better player than HB.
Watch video of both and then decide.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Kirk can Crabtree run block or is he just a part time player?
April 28th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Dakota,
I used to hunt, and I can’t do it anymore.
I can fish now.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Crabtree has amazing moves? I just see him running behind WR screens a lot on his highlight videos.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Dakota…
Don’t kiss any pigs….lol
April 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Lyn:
You’re on roll here.
The Niners got the Crap and the Raiders got the Bey!
LOL
April 28th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Yeah O, I have no problem with fishing either…nothing like a relaxing Sunday morning on Angostura reservoir trolling for walleye with my dad.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
53 Man Roster?
QB – Jamarcus Russell, Jeff Garcia, Bruce Gradkowski (3)
RB – Darren McFadden, Michael Bush, Justin Fargas (6)
FB – Oren O’Neal, Marcel Reese (8)
WR – Derrius Heyward-Bey, Javon Walker, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Chaz Schilens, Arman Shields, Louis Murphy (14)
TE – Justin Miller, Darrell Strong, Brandon Myers (17)
LT – Mario Henderson, Erik Pears (19)
LG – Robert Gallery, Paul McQuistan (21)
C – Samson Satele, Chris Morris (23)
RG – Cooper Carlisle, Marcus Johnson (25)
RT – Khalif Barnes, Cornell Green (27)
LE – Derrick Burgess, Jay Richardson (29)
DT – Tommy Kelly, Gerard Warren, Terdell Sands, Ryan Boschetti (33)
RE – Trevor Scott, Matt Shaughnessey (35)
LOLB – Ricky Brown, Stryker Sulak (37)
MLB – Kirk Morrison, Frantz Joseph, Jon Condo (40)
ROLB – Thomas Howard, Slade Norris, Isaiah Ekejuiba (43)
CB – Nnamdi Asomugha, Chris Johnson, Stanford Routt, Justin Miller, John Bowie (48)
FS – Hiram Eugene, Tyvon Branch (50)
SS – Michael Huff, Mike Mitchell (52)
P – Shane Lechler
K – Sebastian Janikowski (54)
Now…I have my roster set at 54 players instead of 53 players so I would have to cut one of these guys. Its hard to cut Javon Walker because he restructured his contract and hes the only veteran. We drafted so many LB/DE’s that it is tough to cut one because they’re so similiar and these guys are special teams type guys. I left out Sam Williams and he will likely stay based on scholarship but this could finally be the year hes gone.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Dakota says:
My wife is in San Diego as we speak…she’s going to bring it back and kill everyone in South Dakota.
On purpose? LOL
No offense, but I once dated this gal from South Dakota and when I asked her what she liked most about the state.
She said: The view in my rear view mirrow as I left.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
24 wins the prize for the first guy to post his 53 man roster!
http://guidesmedia.ign.com/Colin/Blog/platinum.jpg
April 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Nothing like Great Plains Walleye. I used to go to the lakes around Brainard, MN. Nothing to compare. Lake Erie Walleye tastes like c*ap compared. There is a restaurant in St. Paul called Tavern on Main that is awesome.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Dakota says:
My wife is in San Diego as we speak…she’s going to bring it back and kill everyone in South Dakota.
On purpose? LOL
No offense, but I once dated this gal from South Dakota and when I asked her what she liked most about the state.
She said: The view in my rear view mirrow as I left.
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Must have been one of those corn fed east river SD girls.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Swine flu or not. Nothing’s killing me till we win at least three superbowls.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Oops, It’s Tavern on Grand
http://www.tavernongrand.com
April 28th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Dakota…haha. Yaaayyyy!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Well she did have a purpose for her mouth but it wasn’t for eating corn feed.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Was it corn on the cobb England Raider if ya know what I mean?
http://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/medfrd1848.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=2325B07D3876C008E9E7321E21BC227700123AA3B5A18ED0
April 28th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Just so you guys know…The Swine Flu reported that 40 cases yesterday and now the number is at 64 cases reported. Thats 24 new cases in 1 day.
State # of laboratory
confirmed cases
California 10 cases
Kansas 2 cases
New York City 45 cases
Ohio 1 case
Texas 6 cases
TOTAL COUNT 64 cases
April 28th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER – You’re a bad bad man haha.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Does anybody think Gradkowski is sick to death of Jeff Garcia? I bet Gradkowski thought once he left the Buccaneers, “Oh Thank God. I finally get away from Jeff to make a name for myself.” And then BOOM!, Jeff Garcia walks in the door. Haha. Gradkowski, “SonOfABitch”.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Raider O Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Dakota,
I used to hunt, and I can’t do it anymore.
I can fish now.
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What do you mean you “can’t” hunt anymore O?? Why?
Gotta get out there.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I dont see Arman and maybe Bowie making the Roster.
Bowie due to miller.
I also can’t see the Raiders having 9 LBs on their Roster.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Could we all be in the movie, “The Stand”. Everyone should go rent the movie “The Stand” by Stephen King. Its a 4 part movie. Its really long. Not only is the world coming to an end on 12/21/12 but maybe we’ll have 4 years of hell and this is the 1st step before the sh!t hits the fan? Better read your bible for some answers haha.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
24, I read the book, but the movie sucked.
m-o-o-n, that spells schitty movie!!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
MMM Bacon MMM
April 28th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
24,
I am thinking they will keep Alston and place the least polished out of Slade, Frantz or Stryker on the practice squad.
I am hoping that they find a trade partner for Burgess, maybe some 2010 picks from a team with desperate pass-rushing needs. Then they can keep Gunheim, Shaughnessy, Scott and J-Rich at DE.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Raider O – I think Arman has a chance to be on the roster but he could definately end up on the practice squad. I think Arman might even beat out Murphy believe it or not. I think Bowie could be the next Sam Williams. He stays just because of the Moss trade if for no other reason. You see…the linebacker thing is tricky because all 3 of our DE draft picks played LB/DE so 1 will stay at DE and the other 2 will play LB. Condo stays because hes the long snapper and Ekejuiba is our special teams ace. The Wild Card is Frantz because he looks great on tape but he may not make it since he came in undrafted but I thought he might be the surprise to stay.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
he gets mastodon flu
April 28th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
BART – Thats a good possibility regarding the linebackers. I honestly hope we keep Burgess now because we don’t have anybody better than him in my opinion. Considering hes got 1 year left on his contract, I’m hoping he has 16 sacks this next season and if he sucks again, fuk it, he won’t be with us anymore but I’d rather take advantage of his 1 year deal at this point and get lucky.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Hey Vegas
Being a Republican, you must understand the limitations of strict ideology, and it’s effect on losing. There’s more to life than Tax-cuts & 40yd dash times.
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Wow, out of left-field a little Kool? First off, not a Republican, just not in the corner of the liberal agenda being spread around these days. But yes, pigeon-holing an ideology is never going to work consistantly.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Raccoon,
I can’t kill animals now. Last time I hunted I got really bad feeling, and then I was blessed with my daughter and I just list mydrive for hunting.
I was a good Rabbit hunter, but now I find myself saving them from the neighbors cats. lol
I’m a different man bro, and I don’t I like it. lol
April 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
We don’t really even know what Shields can do yet but I see what you men Raider O. Murphy is solid. I think he’s going to compete.
It’s always risking starting rookies but Miller started right away.
There’s a good chance that Cable starts both Myers and Mitchell.
We really need a good blocking TE to spell Miller and it could be Mitchell and Branch out there starting. I don’t think it’s going to be Branch and Huff as safeties.
Huff would have a hard time doing that anyway unless he commutes since they’re actively trying to trade him.
From what I hear, they’re still trying to trade both Fargas and Huff-maybe as a package.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I know we’ve been talking alot about MLB Morrison and Frantz. Here is what was written about Morrison coming out of college. He was timed at 4.7 and Frantz is around there as well. Both are around the same 240lbs range. The more I watch the tube of Frantz the more I want him to be our starting MLB.
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“He was more instinctive as a junior,” Nawrocki wrote. ” . . . He’s a program guy and will do everything you want, but whether his physical skills match up at the next level is a question he has yet to answer.”
That question wasn’t entirely clarified at last month’s NFL Scouting Combine. Although he participated in the bench press and linebacker drills, Morrison opted not to run the 40-yard dash or take part in a number of other drills because he was recovering from the flu.
When he did run the 40 at SDSU’s pro day March 19, Morrison was clocked in 4.72 seconds. Florida’s Channing Crowder, widely considered the best inside linebacker in the draft, was timed in 4.71.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Lost my drive for hunting, sorry.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
what you mean
April 28th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
George Bush was trying to enforce the borders up against Mexico and now the biggest virus around the globe has come from Mexico. Interesting.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
24,
Arman Shields or Javon Walker is outta here.
John Bowie is on borrowed time
Still don’t see two FBs on the roster come game time this year. Griffin could catch and O’Neal needed development time….but with Griffin gone, O’Neal is the guy…they may keep a 2nd guy if there are injury concerns
April 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
And there there were six UFAs
The Raiders signed Boise State tight end Chris O’Neill, the school announced on its website.
Also, they reportedly gave a contract to Southern Utah wide receiver Nick Miller, according to that school’s website.
One day, perhaps the Raiders will let their own website make similar announcements. In time.
O’Neill had 21 catches for 254 yards and three touchdowns before breaking his foot last season.
A Moraga native, O’Neill went to Miramonte High.
Miller (5-9, 175) is a Michigan State transfer who led the nation in all-purpose yards last season. He broke his own school record with 993 yards on 43 kick returns and caught 55 passes for 763 yards and three touchdowns.
Most telling, he ran a sub-4.3-second 40 at his pro day, according to his school’s website.
“I’m excited,” Miller said at the said website. “It’s a dream come true for me. The Raiders love speed, they don’t care about size as much as speed. They like to throw the ball and stretch the field, which is perfect for me since those are my biggest strengths: my speed and my ability to get down the field. I still have to go try out and make the team, but this is the first step.”
For those interested, check out my take on the Raiders’ draft on NFL Network’s Path to the Draft (3:30 p.m. Pacific time, reruns to follow).
Then, I’ll be on Chronicle Live (overshadowed by an satellite appearance of Darrius Heyward-Bey) at 5 p.m. live and 11 p.m. on tape on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.
As for the other UFAs, they are Harvard defensive tackle Desmond Bryant, Florida Atlantic middle linebacker Frantz Joseph, BYU linebacker David Nixon and Kent State receiver Shawn Bayes.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
I like Arman a lot too, but we can only have so many WRs on the Roster.
1- Walker: the only vet in this group
2- DHB: 1st RD pick
3- JLH: best Slot WR we have
4- Chaz: played well last year, and has the size and speed Al likes
5- L Murphy: a 1st day talent that can be great for depth Now, will get his chance later
Now if you think we will have 6 on the roster then maybe Arman, but I would rather have another vet like Ashley.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
The thing I got from watching the Frantz video was his attitude. He didn’t seem to hesitate or be afraid to just shove his whole body into an offensive lineman with brute force. Thats what I like about the guy. That shows toughness. Thats what I like about Mitchell as well. He just runs right through you. I know thats tough because I had a hard time doing that personally because mentally, I’m too freakin nice. I was more about going after the ball. The people who can run through you are the people who lack heart but have the passion and Mitchell has that. Now…will he be good in the NFL, I have no idea.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
The Raiders offense should be something to watch if they build on last year and Khalif and Mario hold up their ends of the bargin…
Pound the ball up the middle and around the edge
Use the RBs on screens and in the flats
Miller underneath and JLH run and catch on those slants and crossing routes
And have Schilens and “The D-HB” punish safeties deep
April 28th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Raider O Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Raccoon,
I can’t kill animals now. Last time I hunted I got really bad feeling, and then I was blessed with my daughter and I just list mydrive for hunting.
I was a good Rabbit hunter, but now I find myself saving them from the neighbors cats. lol
I’m a different man bro, and I don’t I like it. lol
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I fell you O. I’m not judging ya, I just sayin…
When I had my little girl I too found my heart, it has changed the way I live my life that is for sure, but I still hunt, it is in my blood and soul. If I could I would live in a huntin cabin like Ted Kaczynski, and teach my family to live off the land.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Yeah, I assume if there are no blockbuster trade offers for Burgess then he would easily beat out some of these guys in camp, but I really like Gunheim, and the coaches (Cable) seem to like his effort and motor. That will be a tough decision, I think the DE position makes or breaks our defense this season. Marshall needs to get more consistent run-stopping effort from the two starters, whoever they are.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
24 says:
“….the biggest virus around the globe has come up from Mexico”
I thought Craptree came from Texas Tech.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
SnB – I honestly don’t see Shields being gone but I’ll agree that he could end up on the practice squad. Do you think Shields is gone because he might have been Kiffin’s guy? Shields already has a leg up on the offense over DHB and Murphy because hes been around the system for a year so he should be ahead of those guys and DHB isn’t going anywhere so I think Murphy would be the one to go. I don’t see Walker going anywhere. This team desperately needs a veteran and Walker gives us that for now.
For all we know, Bowie is the next Asomugha because he has been quiet just like Asomugha was back in the day and before he suddenly became a Pro Bowler. Nobody expected it. I’m not a Stanford Routt fan so I would hope Bowie is good enough to take his job.
Keeping 1 FB is risky if you want to have a power running game. If that FB goes down, you’ve lost that essential piece to power block in front of the runner.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
feel
April 28th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
24 says:
“….the biggest virus around the globe has come up from Mexico”
I thought Craptree came from Texas Tech.
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Hell, I thought he was talking about RON Mexico, which means the virus originated on the campus of Va. Tech.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I faxed the starting lineup on offense to Almeda
QB: Russell
HB: DMAC/Bush
FB: O’Neal
X-WR:”The D-HB”
Y-WR: Schilens
Z-WR: JLH
TE: Miller
LT: Henderson
LG: Gallery
C: Satele
RG: Carlisle
RT: Barnes
Javon Walker, Justin Fargas and Jeff Garcia are only to start if there is an injury or the score is out of hand
April 28th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Raccoon,
I loved it too, do I do understand what you mean.
I had the same thought too, cabin, woods, no one around for miles, and just hunt and eat with man’s best friend: Weed, I’m playing. I mean Dog, and Weed. lol
You know!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Hi Jerry.
Your siesta must be over by now. How about an update on all these people were picking since tghe draft.
Who are they, what are they good for, what do they say and what do you think?
Thankyou Jerry.
April 28th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/04/crabtree-boom-or-bust/
April 28th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
24…exactly right. Our LB’s and safeties seem to wait for the runner rather than go at them. I dont care if you weight 260lbs, if a 200lb is at full speed while you’re flat footed, you will go backward. Mitchell and Frantz are full speed nasty hitters. I hope they make a bunch of plays in camp. Can’t wait.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
For what it’s worth.
Caught Jim Trotter on BSPN 1st Take this morning, talking about Mike Mitchell. Said he had talked to “several” coaches around the League, who told him that Mitchell has the tools to be All-Pro.
Would love to see Kiper and that other D-Bag have to eat some crow in a year or two.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
24,
Shields was gone when they signed Louis Murphy. There is no room for Shields anymore. Shields is now the 6th receiver…5th at best if Walker is cut. But Murphy has a similiar profile to Shields…
As for FB….they will have Lawton or Reese on the practice squad in the event of an injury
April 28th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
That Frantz video was impressive, hopefully he can make the team.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Now we have a blocking TE , Miller will be free to catch more passes and give us another weapon .
April 28th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Alisgod – Yeah…this camp could have alot of injuries. Our coaches will probably need to tell these guys to stop hurting our own players haha.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
24…exactly right. Our LB’s and safeties seem to wait for the runner rather than go at them. I dont care if you weight 260lbs, if a 200lb is at full speed while you’re flat footed, you will go backward. Mitchell and Frantz are full speed nasty hitters. I hope they make a bunch of plays in camp. Can’t wait.
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Depends on if the mentality this year is “Front 7″ or “Back 7″
April 28th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
DirtyRacoon says:
If I could I would live in a huntin cabin like Ted Kaczynski.
You’re not making a lot of trips to the post office are you?
April 28th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
SnB – Its easy to be wrong but I just think Shields has a better chance than Murphy. It will be good competition for the both of them, thats for sure.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
well that dont help much to the discussion… I claim Morrison is good in the pass-game and gets whiffed around in the run-game, and is more suited for a OLB job in the 4-3… if we played 3-4 he would be better for the ILB job…
If him and Frantz reminds of eachother it does NOT help us stopping the run…
sadly, but i hope Frantz will be able to be the proper ILB we sorely need…
April 28th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I just faxed the defensive starting lineups…
LDE: Burgess (not comfortable with this)
UT: Kelly (expecting a pro-bowl caliber season)
NT: Sands
RDE: Scott
SLB: Brown
MLB: Morrison
WLB: Howard
S: Mitchell
S: Branch
CB: Asomugha
CB: Johnson
NB: Routt
Different looks with Slade, Stryker, Warren, Eugene and Huff
April 28th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Lyn:
Thanks for #690
April 28th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Raccoon,
I never cared what others thought of hunting, I loved it.
The tracking, the woods, dogs, and Guns. It was great.
But when you almost cry when you hear an animal in pain, or even see its blood. it’s time to stop, and that’s what I did.
Bro, I go around saving little Rabbits, after I used to be their worst enemy. lol
April 28th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Listening to the Crabtree interview yesterday, I wish I would have heard him speak before I vouched for him for months on this blog. What an idiot, his favorite thing on game-day is getting dressed? Who is he Paris Hilton??
April 28th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
What would Ralph the Butterknife of KNBR talk about if there was no Oakland Raiders to make fun of? KNBR is the 49ers flagship, and you’d think they didn’t even participate in the draft judging by the subject matter. The G-damn Sharks just blew it again last night, and the Raiders’ draft is still subject #1 on these airwaves.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12gUVCUTc1U
Arman Shields
I think hes a nice Possession Receiver who will make the team.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
24 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
SnB – Its easy to be wrong but I just think Shields has a better chance than Murphy. It will be good competition for the both of them, thats for sure.
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The Raiders passed on a lot of guys to get Murphy. i think he’s here to play. If they loved Shields, and we are talking about the 5th receiver here…you don’t get Murphy.
Remember, the Raiders in general draft on need…not value…so Murphy was a rare value pick…they needed a tight end, linebacker and DT at the time. Again, passed on a lot of good players…
I think that’s all for Mr. Shields. Should have stayed healthy
April 28th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Raider O Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Lost my drive for hunting, sorry.
======================================================= Just think O before you were married you were hunting for CAT all the time……strange how we come full circle
April 28th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
NOT SURE if this was posted;
BOMB BEY will be on Greg Papas show “The Chronicle” tonight at 5pm pst and taped at 11pm pst.
It airs on Comcast Sports Net Bay Area.
Papa stuck up for him as a draft pick when being interviewed today on the radio.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders were very much into how they dressed and they’re the best at their positions All-Time. Who cares? Being the best on the field is what truly matters so we’ll see if Crabtree can do it. He has the ability, does he have the mind? I’m not going to hate on him. I wanted him on this team and if hes a bust, no big deal.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
The Raiders offense should be something to watch if they build on last year and Khalif and Mario hold up their ends of the bargin…
Pound the ball up the middle and around the edge
Use the RBs on screens and in the flats
Miller underneath and JLH run and catch on those slants and crossing routes
And have Schilens and “The D-HB” punish safeties deep
======================================================= SnB sounds like a plan to envade russia
April 28th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I brought up their measurement to show that they both measure out similar but I can assure you Frantz is MUCH MUCH MORE physical.
The scouting I quoted on Morriosn was dead on. They worried whether he was physcial enough and we all know what the answer is. Morrison reminds me of Dat Nguyen of Dallas. A good all around journeyman player but not great at anything.
Frantz dominated in his league. He dominated in the allstars game. This kid is a gamer. I can see why he wasnt drafted. he doesnt look fluid moving around at all but he just make plays and whacks people.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
24,
The only way Shields stays is if the Raiders are willing to cut Walker:
“The D-HB”: – Lock
Schilens – Lock
JLH – Lock
Murphy – Lock
Walker – ????
Shields – ???? / Practice Squad
Holland – Cut
Watkins – Cut
Miller – Cut/Practice Squad
April 28th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Ottocrat,
Barbieri sucks…he doesn’t even come to his show prepared…he ripped the pick of Mitchell and kept saying “they could’ve taken him the 7th round” even when everyone now knows that the Bears wanted him at pick 47…
Total idiot!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
me and my mom are going to the opening game this year might see some of you guys ill be the black kid in the wheelchair with dreads
April 28th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
SnB – I think totally different. Its all about competition. The Raiders picked 3 DE/LB’s. Its all about competition. Just because Murphy was drafted, doesn’t guarentee him a spot. For all we know, Schilens loses out because we don’t know what the coaching staff is going to see or how its going to play out. Al Davis obviously didn’t feel very comfortable about the WR position even though he talked highly of Higgins and Schilens (smokescreen). Despite having those 2 guys and drafting a 1st Round WR, he went ahead and got Murphy. I think Murphy got drafted because he was the best available on their board at that time.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
BabySlash Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:57 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NpAN7O2UWM
THIS IS TOTALLY UNACEPTABLE!!!!!!! How the hell can these guys crack up like that and then have the kid on the show?!
^^^^^^
Chris Carter is an unprofessional piece of crap and so is everyone else on BSPN!
If it would have been the Pats or Steelers they would have loved the pick of DHB and Mitchell.
DHB and Mitchell should use the negativity as motivation and prove them all wrong!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
R8rpaver,
The offensive game plan is straight forward, just like invading Russia….pound them on the ground while dropping bombs from the air.
Its the defensive plan that is classified……we have to realize the enemy will hit back…..I hope Marshall and Board know what they are doing
April 28th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Frantz is the next Greg Biekert.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Tight End Zach Miller drafted by the Jaguars…
April 28th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
What needs to be proposed to the entire ESPN broadcasting & analyst crew is a charity boxing event of Athletes -VS- ESPN , have it staged in San Fran or LA , get DHB and a few of our LBs in the event and I know they’ll have some fun, someone email the proposal to Jim Rhome, I guarantee his couch coach azz will not air the email on his show!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
R8,
LMAO,
Men are hunters and providers in nature, you can’t really change that.
I never respected life, creatures, and others the same as I do now.
Not just because of my daughter, but also developed mercy for the helpless animals and creatures in general.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Here’s the new Raider response to ESPN et. alll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtJMP8wZhQ
April 28th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DWXtNtyBLY
Louis Murphy
April 28th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
R8rpaver,
The offensive game plan is straight forward, just like invading Russia….pound them on the ground while dropping bombs from the air.
Its the defensive plan that is classified……we have to realize the enemy will hit back…..I hope Marshall and Board know what they are doing
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I hope that isn’t the offensive game plan.
Cable needs to mix up the offensive playcalling just like he did when he took over least year and owned the Ponies at home, and scored points against Houston and Tampa….however he needs to execute against the better teams.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Arman Shields
Stats Overview Receiving Rushing Fumbles
YEAR REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
2004 30 320 10.7 0 4 1 11 11.0 0 0 0 0
2005 62 842 13.6 0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2006 54 643 11.9 0 5 2 1 0.5 0 0 0 0
2007 14 125 8.9 15 0 1 -2 -2.0 0 0 0 0
Louis Murphy
2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2006 2 42 21.0 35 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2007 37 548 14.8 66 5 1 12 12.0 12 0 0 0
2008 38 655 17.2 48 7 2 7 3.5 4 0 0 0
April 28th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
16,
If I’m lucky enough, maybe I will see and others this year up in Oakland.
It’s my dream to watch a game there, this is the 1st time in 15 years that I can do that.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Our defensive strategy: hope for holding penalties, fumbled snaps and dumb pass-happy coaches who will play into our strengths.
To go 8-8 or 9-7, we are probably going to have to score 24+ points a game. I have confidence we can do it.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
this is gonna be my 1st raider game
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
16,
See you there, sorry .
By the way, did you find out how to upload that rookie roster on Madden PS3??
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
The idiots at ESPN are so stupid , they actually said the vertical passing game no longer works! Well excuse me what the hell did the patsies do the last couple of years? Send Moss deep , if he wasn’t open they dropped it off to one of the other WRs mostly Welker, now they have Galloway and it will be the same this year, send Moss and/or Galloway deep , if they’re covered drop it off the Welker all over again. That’s what we’re gonna do next year, send DHB and/or Schilens deep , if they’re covered hit JLH or Murphy underneath or swing it out to McFadden, glory days are here!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Here’s the new Raider response to ESPN et. alll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtJMP8wZhQ
======================================================= LMFAO thats funny
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
# SnB Defense Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
24 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
SnB – Its easy to be wrong but I just think Shields has a better chance than Murphy. It will be good competition for the both of them, thats for sure.
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The Raiders passed on a lot of guys to get Murphy. i think he’s here to play. If they loved Shields, and we are talking about the 5th receiver here…you don’t get Murphy.
Remember, the Raiders in general draft on need…not value…so Murphy was a rare value pick…they needed a tight end, linebacker and DT at the time. Again, passed on a lot of good players…
I think that’s all for Mr. Shields. Should have stayed healthy
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The one thing you have to remember with 4th and 5th WRs is that they’re needed to contribute on special teams. Just based on size, strength, durability I’d think Murphy will probably make a better option on special teams.
However, my guess is that Javon Walker will show up unmotivated with a lackluster performance and both Murphy and Shields will have every chance to make the team while Walker is shown the door. If Walker does play hard though, I think Murphy is much more likely to stick, unless Shields goes crazy in preseason.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I think its funny how good ESPN thinks Merriman is. If he was a Raider, they would hate him. The guy was great when on steroids. Once he got caught, he got smaller and disappeared. Then he completely shredded his knee and now they’re still saying hes going to be back and greater than ever. Yeah…when hes back on steroids, he might be ok because he will be ignorant to the pain in his knee. To me, the guy will never be the same.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
16yearsold16yearfan Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
this is gonna be my 1st raider game
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Hopefully the first of many to come. If they win, you might be required to attend all home openers.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
This whole “getting rid of guys because they were Kifin’s picks” is ridiculous.
If we did that we’d have to get rid of Russell, McFadden, ZMiller, Bush, Higgins and Schilens as well.
Please.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Well…the beauty of it is…Shields and Murphy will be battling for the 5th WR spot so maybe both of them will be completely irrelevant. Who knows?
April 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Stats are deceiving , Shields was hurt most of his last year in college.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
16,
Tell the guys here what game you going to, and I’m sure these guys will show you a good time there since this will be your 1st time.
You can tailgate then watch the game.
That sounds great. If you see a very Hairy Raider Fan with a wife and kid, that will be me. lol
April 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
The Geto Boys, really?
April 28th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
16… I’m assuming you changed your name because you’re now a year older.
Happy Birthday, kid.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Edward Teach – Ah…Those were all Al Davis’ picks man…They’re good. If they were bad, they would have been Kiffin’s picks haha.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
r8rpaver Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Here’s the new Raider response to ESPN et. alll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtJMP8wZhQ
======================================================= LMFAO thats funny
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They should play this during the pre-game introductions
April 28th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
im about to try my lil bro has the ps3 rite now
April 28th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Hopefully our stadium will be packed enough not to spot any of you guys in it. Geez.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
RAIDER O : i hear you brother i have 5 kids 4 boys and 1 girl and she is the baby and turning 19 in may
April 28th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
im going to the opener with my mom
April 28th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Arman Shields career Stats
RECEPTIONS YDS TOUCHDOWNS
160 1,930 13
Louis Murphy career Stats
RECEPTIONS YDS TOUCHDOWNS
77 1,245 13
Shields was hurt his senior season.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
R8rpaver – Geeez. You’re up there aren’t you? haha. I’m freakin out cuz I have white hairs showing up in my hair. Not cool.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
The Geto Boys, really?
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That album is 20 years old.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I’m only 28 and I am sure I have more gray hairs than most on here. I’m like 50/50 right now. Just rocking it these days though, no more Just for Men.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/florida-teen-finds-rocks-in-nintendo-ds-box/1308945
Dakota – I know you must have been guilty of this somehow. Fess up.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
16…Please stay away from the Raider games. I am 36 and they scare the schyttt out of me…LMFAO
April 28th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
R8,
Nice bro, that’s also what I want. A big family.
I spend most if not all my free time at home with the Family.
I love it, and I can post here at the same time. lol
Now if I can finish my Edjumucation soon, then I can move out from San Diego and go live on a farm somewhere were it rains. lol I can’t wait bro.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
24 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
R8rpaver – Geeez. You’re up there aren’t you? haha. I’m freakin out cuz I have white hairs showing up in my hair. Not cool.
======================================================= a very young 45 lol
April 28th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Here is what pisses me off about these analysts with DHB.
1. They make the Raiders into a straw man cartoon with Al in the corner with his stop watch and the coaches having Russell wait 7 seconds while all three recievers go deep. Then they stay how stupid it all is. If that was really what Cable and Hackett were planning I would agree but that is not what they are trying to do.
2. They act like DHB was a projected 4th rounder or something. He actually was going to be dratged from 15-25 without Oakland. That crap about ACC honorable mention just frys me. You don’t build stats with a crappy QB with an average offense in a schedule that includes several teams that actually play defense (unlike Texas Tech). The Raiders did reach but we are talking about 10 slots. About the same number as KC did with no mocking.
3. They were flat out exposed on MM and do not admit and apologizee (except for Mayock).
4. Guys like John Clayton act like they were in the war room saying that Maclin and Crabtree were ahead of DHB on the Raiders board when he has no clue!!!! He is a big fat liar! He hears some rumor from a source and acts like it is credible.
The bottom line is these analysts do not know much about the Raiders but want to pretend they do. That is the def. of a punk for sure!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
With Schilens and “The D-HB” on the edges, pounding the football on the ground…expect more of this next year:
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80bfbbd6
April 28th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
New York arena team offers Vick a contract
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)—Michael Vick has a place on a minor league football team if he can get reinstated by the NFL.
The Albany Firebirds, an arenafootball2 franchise, have offered the 28-year-old quarterback a one-year contract at the league standard: $200 a week plus a $50 bonus for a win.
Vick quarterbacked the Atlanta Falcons for six seasons before being convicted of bankrolling an interstate dog fighting business.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not said if he will lift Vick’s suspension after he completes a 23-month prison sentence. Vick goes from federal prison to home confinement next month.
The Firebirds’ contract offer requires that Vick donate $100,000 to a local humane society.
A call to Vick’s agent was not immediately returned.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
24… I forgot about that part lol.
Truth be told, though… can anybody really have a problem with drafting to replace Todd Watkins and Jonathan Holland? Especially with someone like Louis Murphy?
I don’t know if anyone saw it or not, but Pat Kirwan’s final mock had us taking Murphy in the second round.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
The Raiders did reach but we are talking about 10 slots. About the same number as KC did with no mocking.
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Good point. They will excuse that as a “system fit”, and the sad thing is they had a greater ability to trade down since Sanchez was still on the board. But bash a former Pats executive; not allowed at ESPN.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
R8rpaver – You’re young for having 5 kids. I’m 26 and I haven’t even started.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
We traded out of #40, down to #47, and picked up a 4th rounder. Than we draft Murphy in the fourth who would not have been much of a reach at #40 in the first place. Doesn’t seem so bad. We turned #40 into a legit 2nd rounder (Murphy) and a under the radar prospect who was probably a 3rd or 4th rounder.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Since Cable’s is actively trying to trade Fargas it looks to be Bush and McFadden.
We have to have McFadden for the whole year let’s hope he keeps healthy.
I was just watching this again t remind me what he’s capable of.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQmYA4R6tpw&NR=1
April 28th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
DirtyRacoon says:
If I could I would live in a huntin cabin like Ted Kaczynski.
You’re not making a lot of trips to the post office are you?
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No just to Raider games.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
# holla4LosT Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Tight End Zach Miller drafted by the Jaguars…
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yup, i posted it on draft day, and wrote, I think Jax were two year late =)
April 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. KC made a huge mistake by not taking BJ Raji. Three #1 draft choices on their d-line and not a single nose tackle in sight. Say what you want about the Richard Seymour/Tyson Jackson angle, but Vince Wilfork is the man on the Pats’ defense that makes everything else possible.
Green Bay drafted smart for their switch to the 3-4. KC did not.
April 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
DirtyRacoon says:
If I could I would live in a huntin cabin like Ted Kaczynski.
You’re not making a lot of trips to the post office are you?
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No just to Raider games.
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lol, goood stuff =)
April 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
The Geto Boys, really?
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That album is 20 years old.
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Bushwick Bill on the Mutha FU(KIN Hunt, sendin M fers to the DUMP!!
April 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
We had 5 wins last year with a lot of drama Oneal hurt,Carter out. Walker in Vegas, Kiffin defying AL, Dmac gets turf toe, Hall can’t play man, Then the firing of Kiffin , Knapp demoted, Harris can’t block did I miss anything? This should be a better year I don’t see it getting any worse. Stability and Consistency Instead of I’m In
April 28th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Lynn…
so, you think we will get a smashing 6 wins =)
April 28th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
What sucks for DHB is that he is regarded as the 3rd best receiver in the draft, ahead of Percy Harvin the trouble maker and Harvin gets high marks going to the Vikings while DHB gets blasted because of where he was picked instead of being looked at as the 3rd best receiver. I’m guilty of it too but it is sad to think about it. DHB went from being a projected 1st Rounder to a guy that sounds like a 7th Rounder the Raiders chose at #7.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
We had 5 wins last year with a lot of drama Oneal hurt,Carter out. Walker in Vegas, Kiffin defying AL, Dmac gets turf toe, Hall can’t play man, Then the firing of Kiffin , Knapp demoted, Harris can’t block did I miss anything? This should be a better year I don’t see it getting any worse. Stability and Consistency Instead of I’m In
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Same ol same ol…. Luck of the draw?…Or is it??
April 28th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
We had 5 wins last year with a lot of drama Oneal hurt,Carter out. Walker in Vegas, Kiffin defying AL, Dmac gets turf toe, Hall can’t play man, Then the firing of Kiffin , Knapp demoted, Harris can’t block did I miss anything? This should be a better year I don’t see it getting any worse. Stability and Consistency Instead of I’m In
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Solidarity and normality will certainly be welcomed this year.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I think Davis got hit hard for the DHB pick especially because the guy was the fastest 40 Time. There are things that Al Davis does that are just typical and him going out and drafting the Fastest guy at #7 proved to the world that Al Davis can’t control himself.
Most of you didn’t want to trade for Braylon Edwards because he dropped too many passes and the knock on DHB is that he drops too many passes.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Lynn last year was definately nukin futz.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Since it’s already tomorrow here, I’m going to bed and have nightmares about today.
Raiders uber alles!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I definately feel more confident going into this new season with Tom Cable than I did with Lance Kiffin last year.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
ohh, bed time… see ya guys!
Jerry, hope you get your connection fixed for tomorrow, this has really been a drag!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
YOU GUYS WE MAD THE BEST PICK IN DHB… INTERVIEW WITH NFL NETWORK!!!
CHECK IT OUT!!!!
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d8100c928
April 28th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
check out the end of the interview AL DAVIS FLIPS OFF THE CAMERA
April 28th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
24 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
R8rpaver – You’re young for having 5 kids. I’m 26 and I haven’t even started.
======================================================= My oldest son is 27 LOL
April 28th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
SnB DIDNT KNOW WE HAD A RECIEVER NAMED MILLER ?? RAIDERS SHOULD RUN 4 WIDE RECIEVER FORMATOIN ALL YEAR
April 28th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Raider O Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
R8,
Nice bro, that’s also what I want. A big family.
I spend most if not all my free time at home with the Family.
I love it, and I can post here at the same time. lol
Now if I can finish my Edjumucation soon, then I can move out from San Diego and go live on a farm somewhere were it rains. lol I can’t wait bro.
======================================================= O its great been with the same woman for the whole time we get along great(most of the time..we have our moments)kids are still close its a very loving family
April 28th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
SHIELDS IS ALWAYS HURT.. IM SICK OF INJURED PLAYERS
April 28th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
SOO.. ARE U JERK OFFS GONNA POST YUR RIDICULOUS MOCK DRAFTS NEXT OFF SEASON TOO ?
April 28th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
im going to do a mock draft again next year, thats what we are in here for to discuss things, geez calm down
April 28th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
its true 666 lmao
April 28th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
My cousin has former Raiders punter Leo Araguz as a friend on Facebook. He was roommates with him at SFA. Brian was the kicker and Leo was the punter. Maybe I can chat him up about his days in the Silver N Black.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
if u guys are doing mock drafts i predict the raiders take taylor mays or eric berry(maybe not he plays for the vols)
April 28th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Always hurt…his whole career huh Dorian?
You act like hes a 10 year vet with a history of injuries. Nevermind he was put on IR so they could avoid releasing him.
Genius.
# doriangray Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
SHIELDS IS ALWAYS HURT.. IM SICK OF INJURED PLAYERS
April 28th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Raider Nation rally around DHB get behind this kid and make Dilfer & Carter look like the priks they are.
I would be willing to bet anything if we had taken Maclin the Eagles would have taken DHB with their pick.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
WERE GONNA ROCK
April 28th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I understand you guys complain about stopping the run but did you forget we were the laughing stock of the league last year for consective quarters without scoring a TD in the first half.
Sorry but I think having a competent offense is a bigger need right now. Hopefully our new safety tandem can help out with the run support like Sanders in Indy.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
alisgod Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I understand you guys complain about stopping the run but did you forget we were the laughing stock of the league last year for consective quarters without scoring a TD in the first half.
Sorry but I think having a competent offense is a bigger need right now. Hopefully our new safety tandem can help out with the run support like Sanders in Indy.
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Wasn’t the biggest gripe last year that Jamarcus didn’t have any weapons on the field to throw to? I think we covered that one, gotta keep McFadden and Bush healthy and out there and pray theis young WR corps can do half of what we expect. Bottom line, last years team vs this years team, no doubt explosive.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Indianna, now we have speed everywhere on our WR corp. Any one of JLH, DHB, and Murphy can take it to the house. DHB said it best that a simple hitch can turn to 6.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
DHB and me on Comcast
Darrius Heyward-Bey is No. 1 in the Raiders’ draft class. Now, he’ll be No. 12 on the team roster.
He’ll be wearing Ken Stabler’s number when he makes his Raiders debut at next weekend’s minicamp, the first time he’ll be in Oakland since the Raiders picked him with the seventh overall selection of the NFL draft Saturday.
As for a nickname, we got it right the first time.
“Darrius Heyward-Bey has a nice ring to it but DHB is not bad,” he said during an interview with Greg Papa and I on the Chronicle Live show (catch it on tape at 11 p.m.).
“It’s quick, it’s fast, I think people will catch on pretty fast to that.”
Quick and fast. Kind of like Heyward-Bey himself. Here’s the rest of the transcript from today’s live-via-satellite appearance.
Q: Reaction when picked by Raiders?
A: I was happy. ThereObviously, were so many different emotions were going through my head at the time. The rest of my family was happy. My mom was in tears and it’s just a real blessing to be picked 7th overall.
Q: Surprised?
A: I found out maybe 2 minutes right before, but just talking to the coaches, having a workout with them, seeing them at the Combine, just doing all the regular stuff you got to do just before the draft.”
Q: Thoughts when leaving college a year early?
A: I knew I could have been in the first round. I had a possibility of being in the early second so when I went to the Combine, I wanted to make sure I was staying in the first round. That’s why I went out to Athletes Performance out in Arizona. Worked on what i had to work on so at the Combine, I could perform to the best of my ability. And from there, I just left it in God’s hands and He put me in a good spot.
Q: Once ran a 4.23 in 2006? Have a different gear after 30?
A: Yeah, I get faster as I go. I feel like I have another gear, blowing up in high school and even my years in college, everybody says that I just put it in another gear. I don’t know where it comes from. Maybe it’s fear, maybe it’s skill, but I definitely put it into another gear.
Q: After pro-style offense, thought much of going deep with JaMarcus?
A: I’m looking forward to it. Run full-speed and try to get under the ball and make a play. Running a pro-style offense in Maryland is really going to help me transition to the NFL game with the formations and the play calls.
Q: Lots of end around and reverses?
A: It was fun. We tried to get the ball to me in different ways. In the ACC, they do a great job of trying to stop your number 1 guy so I had a lot of brackets and a lot of double teams just to get me the handoff, a quick bubble screen, just to get me the ball was something I was able to do this past season.
Q: Answer to postdraft critics?
A: I just think Al Davis and the rest of the staff wanted me. They didn’t care about if it was the 7th pick or the 15th pick. I think they just wanted me to be their guy and I’m happy that they chose me. I really can’t worry about what everybody else is saying. All I can do is worry about me and the efforts I put in to be th ebest player I can be.
Q: Comparisons to Randy Moss?
A: I was honored. I think Randy Moss is the most skilled player in the NFL. He’s just born with a lot of talent. But I also know that I have to make a name for myself, put a stamp on the Raiders being Darrius Heyward-Bey and not worry about comparisons to him or anybody else.
Q: Inconsistent hands, true?
A: That’s peoples opinion. I don’t think a lot of people watched Maryland games over the past three years. They’ve only looked at stats and compared them to other people and just think my hands aren’t good but I can definitely catch the ball. I wouldn’t be here if that wasn’t the case.
Q: Ready to sign before camp?
A: It’s very important. I want to get the deal done fast so I can get out there with JaMarcus and the rest of the guys to build that chemistry that I want to give that the rest of the team needs. I’m really looking forward to doing that.
Q: Basketball past, able to win jumpballs?
A: Yeah, actually, the high school I went to was a boarding school in Maryland. I went there to play basketball and couldn’t shoot but I could definitely dunk. Been dunking pretty much since 7th grade. So going up and getting the ball is something I am capable of doing. At maryland, I didn’t really have the opportunity to show my (jumping) ability, just a few times to makwe those plays other people can’t make, so it’s definitely in my future.
Q: Did Maryland QBs somewhat hold your stats down?
A: For me, it was more I understood the situation we had. The quarterbacks we had were great, good friends of mine, they tried their best to give me the ball. I just tell them to throw it up the best they can and I’ll go and bring it down. And that’s the way we did it. Having four quarterbacks in three years, it’s tough for anybody but I just went out there and worked every day and tried to build that chemistry with each guy that I had.
Q: Expectations as a rookie?
A: You said goals. No. 1 is to go in there and learn as much as you can and to work hard. Then everything else will take care of itself. If you go in there (unclear) then nothing but good will happen.
Q: You’re wearing No. 12?
A: That is the plan.
Q: Nickname?
A: Darrius Heyward-Bey has a nice ring to it but DHB is not bad. It’s quick, it’s fast, I think people will catch on pretty fast to that.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
How many times did DHB take a simple hitch and turn it to 6 in college?
April 28th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I wanted linemen but DHB was Mayock’s 3rd rated WR, fits Al’s system as a deep threat as Crabtree and Maclin did not. So I don’t understand their fuss as WR was a need according to most draft pronosticators.
Their indignity if any should be warranted on the basis that AL did not draft the best linemen, especially Monroe or Raji. That was my fuss, still another year with rejects from other teams on the “O” line and no real help for the “D” line.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Why the fuss?????????????
How about the fact that Al picked DHB based soley on him running the fastest 40 time.
How about the fact he reached for DHB at 7
April 28th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
He probably still runs a 4.23; everyone at the combine was talking about how slow the surface seemed to be. Almost all the fast guys ran slower than expected.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Mr. how about you stfu for once. You did that pretty well today until you showed up again.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Cant handle the truth there boy?
April 28th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Answer the question punk. How many times did DHB take a simple hitch to the house in college?
April 28th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Asking for truth from a guy that has to hide his name….nice
April 28th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Mad Road Dog Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I wanted linemen but DHB was Mayock’s 3rd rated WR, fits Al’s system as a deep threat as Crabtree and Maclin did not. So I don’t understand their fuss as WR was a need according to most draft pronosticators.
Their indignity if any should be warranted on the basis that AL did not draft the best linemen, especially Monroe or Raji. That was my fuss, still another year with rejects from other teams on the “O” line and no real help for the “D” line.
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i feel u on this, but cable said earlier it was bad coaching on the d-line, i hope that is the case and they can perform better with different coaching, the o-line was improving by the end of the year and with the signing of barnes and pears it can only help the competition there, but definitly the pass-rush and run d is a big concern going into camps
April 28th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
# Dude Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Why the fuss?????????????
How about the fact that Al picked DHB based soley on him running the fastest 40 time.
How about the fact he reached for DHB at 7
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How about the fact that DHB has better size than Crabtree, can leap out of the building, has very good body control and is good at adjesting to the ball in flight, is more experience at running NFL type routs, and is not a total me person like crabtree. The knock on him about having bad hands was misconstrued. What the scouting report said is that he sometimes has a tendency to let the ball get into his body to catch is instead of catching with his hands, and as a result sometime drops easy ones. That is something that can be coached. Incredible speed and athleticism can’t.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Dont even know what that means. Assuming you think I am someone else, whatever. Never asked you for truth, you cant handle it.
April 28th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
bey was going to be a first rounder anyway, he has all the physical tools, and i like the way he’s been handling himself in his interviews, even the one with that jerk cris carter, this shows some maturity, the situation he was in at maryland he made the best of, im pulling for him and im beginning to like him more and more
April 28th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
I heard Harvin and the vikes called up onterio smith to find where he got his wizzanator at .
April 28th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
DHB just lit it UP at Maryland!
April 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I’m gonna hate on DHB because the way things seem to go for me the guy’s I hate make me like them except fargas of course he has lamont jordan disease when you can’t shake anybody in the open field not even lineman
April 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Q: Inconsistent hands, true?
A: That’s peoples opinion. I don’t think a lot of people watched Maryland games over the past three years. They’ve only looked at stats and compared them to other people and just think my hands aren’t good but I can definitely catch the ball. I wouldn’t be here if that wasn’t the case.
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Hands down, most important question answered.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
My Mock Draft will consist of the people least likely to be chosen in a draft.
The QB will always have a strong arm. The RB will always be fast. The WR’s will always be fast. The Defensive Ends will always be small and fast. The Linebackers will always be small and fast. The Defensive Backs will be fast and some will hit like mack trucks while others will be great against the run and poor against the pass. Our Kickers and Punters will have the strongest legs and almost everyone will either be a project or someone who recently got hurt.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I remember seeing Tim Brown drop the easiest of catches. Its not unusual to see some of the greats drop passes when you consider how many passes are thrown to them such as Terrell Owens and even Braylon Edwards. Edwards had some terrible QB play last year and I’m sure alot of the pressure was on him. I’m sure alot of QB’s forced passes his way that he just couldn’t hold onto or maybe he was frustrated from the different QB’s and had trouble concentrating. We’re only human and some people have a difficult time staying motivating when they lose hope on their season. Tim Brown always played on a bad team so its no surprise he would have an occasional drop, especially when you’re constantly the main target.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Is Mike Mitchell 6′0 or 6′1??
April 28th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Mr. Are you still whining? Still asking for the truth when you hide behind a different name? Kinda stupid isnt it? If you want to talk like a man, log in as yourself and I will carry a debate with you. ohter than that stfu!
April 28th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
6′0 according to nfl.com
April 28th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Alisgod,
Ya I was just on there, I don’t think it’s right. He said he was 6′1 in an interview.
Also they have crab listed at 6′2, he is 6′1!!!
By the way, I found some interesting information:
Crab played QB at HS, and not WR. He only played WR at TT.
DHB: played WR and LB at HS, I like that. He had 16 reps on the Bench!!!
He also was a track star at HS.
I would rather have a WR who played the position for 7+ years rather than a player who only played WR for 2+ years. IMHO
April 28th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Why is Crab listed at 6′2 on Draft Tracker and also at 6′1?
Why are they so in love with this Diva, I don’t get it!!!
Crab: 6′1 215, played QB at HS, runs in the low 4.5s, 34″ vertical, and didn’t play in a pro system.
DHB: 6′2 210, played WR and LB in HS, runs a sub 4.3, 40″ vertical, and came from a pro system.
People say he is a track star, but he played the WR position longer than the Diva.
I love it, you know!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I can see why he was drafted over the Diva.
Let me go read on Maclin, BRB.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Maclin played WR and S at HS. He put up crazy #s as WR, he avg 25 yrds per catch!!!!
I think Maclin and DHB should have been ranked ahead of the Diva, but we do love TDs and he has a lot of those.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
DHB avg 20 yards per catch, and he had 22 TDs in 2 YRs.
Maclin had 29 TDs in 2 yrs.
I think both should have been rated higher than Crab, I really don’t get it!!!
I guess we will have to wait a few years to find out.
April 28th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Hey you guys have to check this out about the slade norris kid. Its to funny… The things they come up with for his name.lolhttp://www.prosportsdaily.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357487
April 28th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
SilverNBlack666 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I am already preparing my 2010 mock draft I am guessing we will finish 6-10 at best since we cant seem to stop the run that’s about all we can hope for.
I would have rather seen us take Aaron Maybin in the 1st then Brace in the second.
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Maybin was a terrible 1st round pick. What is a 235 pound DE going to do in the NFL? Wasn’t Ayers still available when they made that pick?
April 28th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I believe dhb will turn out to be great. I mean the mockery and the ridicule that has been displayed towards this kid is unacceptable. Especially counting the fact of how good a man he is. I know the lord will have his back and help him pan out to be one of the greatest, I mean it has to be damn nea destiny now.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
That’s it.
I’m sold on DHB, the guy had to play with 3 different QBs!!!!
He played very will against Miami, Cal, Wake, and I think Del or ND ( I can’t remember).
He played well agains good schools.
We was double teamed a lot, and he was on a weak offense!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
4 different QB’s in 3 years, with very little help on O. He was it………..period
April 28th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Maclin may have a better start due to the level of talent around him, but I think DHB was the best WR for our scheme.
I also think him and Maclin are better WR prospects than Crab due to them playing the position longer. Both played WR at HS, but Crab played QB. He wasn’t that good at QB as a passer, but was more of a rushing QB.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
4 different QBs!!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Best video of DHB!!! it gets you pump that you know he’s going to shock everyone how good this kid is going to be.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_HqCYsNCc4
April 28th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
DHB all the way, you know!!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Listen, with all that’s happened including our own reactions to him going at #7. This kid is such a good person it seems only right to feel the way we do at the criticism he’s recieved nationally.
I genuinely like the kid forget his talent. But when I really look at the talent he posseses and the situation the coaching staff was in to take him there. As well as his reaction to it all, (he’s already into the playbook) which shows his maturity. I think we have a quality pick. And I never thought I would say that.
While I still haven’t seen any film on the kid but his scouting reports are very impressive. Stats hardly ever tell the story behind them. In his case they totally discredit his talent.
I have nothing but respect for the young man. And everything that happens from here on as an organization and we as the Raider Nation have been served. They (everyone who’s not a part of us) hates us and what we stand for. The national media as well as the local media has continued to spit in our faces for no reason other than the fact that they hate Al Davis. You wait and hld your peace hoping that some of it will subside and it never does. What did that kid do to them except get drafted by the Raiders and they mocked him and have yet to apologies.
Well we don’t need them, we’ll just go out and kick some NFL butt. They still wont like us but they’ll have to respect us.
BTW I’ve watche film of the DE Shanessey, he’s legit he was coming off a knee injury and was dominant in the bowl game vs Florida St. He definitely needs to add bulk and strength at this level but his skills are very good. He can start IMO at base RE and provide good run support as well pressure the passer. In 2-3 years he could be push for a problowl if he puts the work in. Talent is not his problem he has it.
April 28th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Guy’s Crabtree is not our problem, personally I think he’s going to be a great player. DHB fits our scheme to a Tee. He and Russell should be one f the most dangerous combos in the NFL during their careers. The coaching staff really did their homework on this. It could be very explosive as of next year. You have to know that Russell hads seen and heard all he can stand from the media on himself and now his new best friend. If this doesn’t motivate those two to show the world what they’re capable of then I will be extremely disappointed in Russell. But I think he has heard enough and he’s ready to unleash on the league everything he has.
April 29th, 2009 at 3:58 am
24 Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DWXtNtyBLY
Louis Murphy
Thanks for sharing the video, 24. I am rather partial to this kid, as my maiden name is Murphy and when looking at that video his face reminds me a lot of my youngest brother. I am really excited to see both him and MM on the field! I am also glad to see the positivity that has shown up in the wake of this year’s draft. While it took a while for the shock to wear out, I really believe Cable and company have a plan and are following through with it. I am proud as ever to be a Raider fan and to see the character issue take fold for our team. I think it is going to be a very exciting season and one that will make all of us PROUD!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!
Oh, and by the way, I am going to miss all of your daily draft picks, Raider O. You were cracking me up with them!
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