Lal has a big job in front of him
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at 9:13 am in Oakland Raiders.
UPDATE: Raiders confirm six undrafted free agent signings. See bottom of story.
On the bright side, at least the Raiders haven’t brought back Jerry Porter.
Nothing against Porter, who did some good things as a Raider. But he could be tempermental, and that’s the last thing wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal needs as he faces one of the most daunting challenges of any position coach on staff.
Quarterbacks coach Paul Hackett has a huge job, molding and shaping the future of the franchise in JaMarcus Russell. But he can concentrate virtually all of his efforts on Russell and he’s got Jeff Garcia to help him. Hackett also has years of experience at the position, where he has long been considered one of the best teachers of quarterback fundamentals.
Lal is in his first season as an NFL position coach, having served two years as a quality control coach, which includes a heavy dose of doing video cut-ups. He replaces James Lofton, who was re-assigned without explanation one year after being hired by Davis for Lane Kiffin’s staff.
(Best guess? Lofton was too resistant for Al Davis and Tom Cable when it came to fast-tracking younger receivers).
Lal has climbed the ladder locally, serving as the the passing game coordinator at Miramonte High in Orinda, as an assistant at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburgh, working on the staff at St. Mary’s and as an administrative aide for Jeff Tedford at Cal.
Now it’s Lal’s job to make sure Darrius Heyward-Bey is better than Michael Crabtree.
Heyward-Bey is only the fastest quarter-horse in the stable. Davis made it clear he thinks the world of Johnnie Lee Higgins and Chaz Schilens. Louis Murphy had a 40-time Davis couldn’t refuse and arrived in the fourth round. Arman Shields was a fourth-round pick last year who spent the year on injured reserve.
As for Jonathan Holland, Todd Watkins and whoever else the Raiders bring in to camp, good luck.
That doesn’t even include Javon Walker, who will be paid $4.6 million over the next two seasons unless he manages to get himself fired for “cause.”
It’s already crowded enough that Cable is leaning toward not bring in a veteran who could serve the same purpose with the wide receivers that Garcia is with Russell.
“Had Murphy not been there, that was definitely an option,” Cable said.
Someone like Amani Toomer, who has track record as a productive receiver and a good teammate, might have served the unit well. But it’s also true veteran wideouts aren’t always good mentors. They want to play, they want the ball.
When Jerry Rice failed to catch a pass in a game under Norv Turner’s watch, he went to Davis and said he wanted out. When Turner determined Ronald Curry’s development would greatly reduce the role of Tim Brown, Brown opted for his release rather to stay on as a mentor who occasionally would be inactive on game days.
Walker’s status remains in doubt in that he was declared healthy by Cable at the owner’s meetings and now suddenly was referred to as “getting healthy.” He’s apparently doing it on his own, away from the facility.
Assuming he is still around at training camp, Walker, whose practice effort was called out by Kiffin last year, will be one of Lal’s biggest challenges. Walker will hopefully be trying to get his own career jump-started and isn’t likely to mentor anyone.
That leaves it up to Lal and the receivers, learning together on the field. Luckily, from all indications, Walker aside, there isn’t a head case in the bunch, and even Walker is more quirky than moody.
“Can we overcome some of the youthfulness and all that?,” Cable said. “Probably not, but I think that’s the least of our worries right now, just in terms of getting more production there and better players there.”
Another Chris Johnson
The Tennessean reports the Raiders signed wide receiver Chris Johnson of Tennessee State as an undrafted free agent.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Raiders signed Oregon linebacker Jerome Boyd.
UPDATE: The Raiders announced the following signings of undrafted free agents on the transactions page of Raiders.com: TE Chris O’Neill (Boise State), DE Desmond Bryant (Harvard), LB Jerome Boyd (Oregon), WR Shawn Bayes (Kent State), WR Nick Miller (Southern Utah) and G Jonathan Compas (UC Davis).
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:04 am
YO
April 30th, 2009 at 10:06 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 10:02 am
It’s raining in England, fukkin fargas
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
April 30th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Ok now I must take Roxy 4 a walk 4 real
April 30th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Yes… yes he does.
That is my single biggest coaching issues as we move into the OTAs.
He has zero experience!!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Bo,
I didn’t say it was bogus…just a convenient excuse to take a week off. She didn’t have knee replacement surgery, just a minor acl or mcl is what was reported. Russell milked it for a week and Cable called him out. Read between the lines Bo. Is he the only family member that could take care of her after a minor procedure? Hell no. Go see your mom, make sure she is okay, and then get back to work. He milked it, got called on out by the coach, and then scurried back to work the next day.
No more of that please Russell…at least until you earn that right.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:13 am
I don’t want to get anyone’s hopes up too high or anything, but there might be a light at the end of the tunnel for you guys that wanted us to go line-heavy in this year’s draft…
Walter Football (I know, but bear with me) has 20 defensive linemen projected as first or second round picks next year, and nine offensive tackles as well. There are also six guards projected to go before the third round (one of them plays at PennState and his last name is Wisniewski, by the way), so maybe it’s better we waited. Seems like the draft will be a lot deeper, talent-wise at those positions next year, and with the skill positions pretty much set you guys could have a much better experience next time around.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I guess you are qualified for an assistant NFL coaching gig if you have worked the local college scene?
“serving as the the passing game coordinator at Miramonte High in Orinda, serving as an assistant at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburgh, working on the staff at St. Mary’s and as an administrative aide for Jeff Tedford at Cal.”
administrative aide for Tedfod and he gets a WR receiver coach gig.
Biggest streach of the offseason IMO
April 30th, 2009 at 10:14 am
E. Teach,
Right now that just sounds like 29 players Al might pass on for a CB next year.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Here is a face to place with the name:
http://www.raiders.com/uploadedImages/Team/Coaches/Lal_Sanjay_2007.jpg
YOU CAN DO IT SANJAY!!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:19 am
I’m behind our draft picks 100% this year and I wish them the best….
but…
1. Brian Orakpo
2. Micheal Johnson
3. Jasper Brinkley
4. Louis Murphey
5. who ever…
I would’ve loved this draft way more!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:20 am
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Dakota… I hear you. If Tyler Mays is there I doubt we’ll pass on him, or even a top corner. The depth does seem to be there for the lines though, so if after a year under Marshall it seems like we have to upgrade there should be some decent talent to choose from. Same goes for the O-line; if one of the positions needs an upgrade we should be able to address it.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Here is a good article regarding DHB on draft day. Not only is he a good guy, but it appears he surrounds himself with good people. This is a really good read, take the time and reaq it.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/thetoydepartment/2009/04/darrius_heywardbey_comes_home.html
April 30th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I say bring back Belitnikoff now that Kiffin is gone!
These guys need an expert to coach them not Lal.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:24 am
“Saints release DT Hollis Thomas”
He had a couple of injuries the last two years maybe there is a little gas left in the tank and we could use him for 10-12 plays a game. (situational player)
What do you guys think?
April 30th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Our season is in the hands of the likes of Khalif Barnes, Sanjay Lal, G. Warren and the Turd.
If they all get the job done we’ll be okay, 8-8 or 9-7 maybe…if not, then we might as well start talking about the 2010 draft.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I would like to see Freddy again.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Dakota…
We’ve been counting on the Turd the last few years. When are you going to realize he sucks!!!!!
Same with Kelly.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Sanjay is definitely going to have to earn his money this year. The young guys played pretty well though, so maybe he knows what he’s doing. I hope so.
I’ve got an open mind about the defense. I know they don’t play, but the new coaching staff on that side of the ball has me optimistic.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:33 am
los9091,
Oh I realize Turd sucks, I’m just saying that unless he and Warren step their games up we are in trouble since we didn’t address the d-line in the offseason. (I certainly don’t count on it, but it seems Al and Cable are!)
I still hold out hope for Kelly since he had the knee issue that may have still been bothering him last year…he had good stats, he just needs some more help from the other DTs.
If they don’t at least get in someone’s way next year we are in big trouble once again.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:35 am
As I was saying…..
Cable was talking up Vargas right up to the end of the season and beyond. He likes what he brings and so do I.
On the other hand I think Bush should start and alternate some with Fargas. If Fargas starts he’s going to get injured anyway with that syle he’s got.
Keep Fargas Al.
Cable thinks we need all three. They’ve been trying to trade Huff and Vargas since the pre-draft weekend, but I suspect the deal there is that no one wants Huff with his “I kind of lost my enthusiamsm” attitude so they’re throwing a real Raider in with him
That demolition derby/test-dummy style Fargas has was a big relief from fat-ass, slow-motion Jordan.
http://www.youtube/watch?v=xg2ZMyhGflc&feature=fvsr
April 30th, 2009 at 10:36 am
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April 30th, 2009 at 10:36 am
I agree Dakota a lot depends on Kelly and Lal.
Neither of them have enough of a good track record for us to feel good about.
Looks like we will be drafting in the top ten again in 2010.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Sorry, I said d-line in #20..meant DTs…
April 30th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Jerome Boyd is kind of small but he’s a solid tackler, good blitzer and………………………..
………………………………………..speedy.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:40 am
EnglandRaider, she is in San Diego until Sunday…she is taking precautions just in case…constant hand washing and staying out of the crowds etc.
Can’t do anything about the flight home though. Should I road trip down there to pick her up and bring her home?
April 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
i believe after what bush did against tampa bay who were trying to make the playoffs if he does not start over fargas that would be unexplainable
April 30th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Actually Lal was the one who went to Kiffin and said the young guys would better targets for Russell but was shunned. He was right so people give him a chance.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:43 am
No doubt Cable wanted guys with heart and play the game with honor. We will see if they can play. I know it is much better than having a bunch of Moss, James Jett and Porter.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Jerry must read raider nation station!
They said before the draft there was no way Oakland would take a WR pointing out they had no WR coach to coach them.
Makes perfect sense, but then again, its the Raiders…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2009_pre_season
(Scroll down. Its the 2nd story “No way a receiver at 7″)
April 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Hey Henry Lawrence on the last thread post #633.
Been there, done that!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Dakota Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Bo,
I didn’t say it was bogus…just a convenient excuse to take a week off. She didn’t have knee replacement surgery, just a minor acl or mcl is what was reported. Russell milked it for a week and Cable called him out. Read between the lines Bo. Is he the only family member that could take care of her after a minor procedure? Hell no. Go see your mom, make sure she is okay, and then get back to work. He milked it, got called on out by the coach, and then scurried back to work the next day.
No more of that please Russell…at least until you earn that right.
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Yeah, I guess I can agree, however I think there were better examples of Russell not showing a Gannonesque work effort. For this week off he had permission, so I trust Cable was talking about the bigger picture. Russell needs to study more on reading defenses, audibles, and needs to get IN BETTER SHAPE. I’m tired of thinking up new fat-guy nicknames for him…(Bubba Rump? you heard it here first).
April 30th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Good topic you chose here Jerry. Definitely a conspicuos choice for WR coach. As always, gotta hope they know something at Alameda that the rest of us don’t…
April 30th, 2009 at 10:55 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Europe is fixing to stop all flights to Mexico period.
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Didn’t know Brits used the phrase “fixing to”. LMAO. You live in St. John’s Hood?
April 30th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Its a good read!
Point 7: Proving once again that the NFL draft is an inexact science, Ohio’s Michael Mitchell was this year’s Phoenix pick
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9516936/7-Points:-Miami-gives-mobile-White-chance-at-QB
April 30th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Henry Lawrence was in there with some great ones.
“They call him killer”!
13 years as a Raider offensive tackler(74-86). Played with the Raiders when they developed that swagger!
Played with GREAT offensive lines:
Otto/Shell/Upshaw/Lawrence.
Vella/Buehler/Dalby/Hannah.
Pro-bowl twice. Superbowls XV and XV111.
Bring it back Al!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Henry the killer tries a little tenderness.
http://www.youtube.co/watch?v=et34SG39ECs
April 30th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Bo:
Born here. Lived there.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am
405…point 5 is even a better read…could you imagine if K Morrison had been drafted by the Whiners…what his dad would look like?
Point 5: Norfolk State cornerback Don Carey wins the award for the funniest NFL draft story of 2009.
The 5-foot-11, 192-pound defensive back worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers twice and had an official visit with the team. He also had visits with the Dolphins and the Seahawks, and their interest seemed sincere, but the Steelers were so impressed by Carey that they had returned for a second workout just a few days prior to the draft.
Funniest draft story: Don Carey. (Scott Boehm / Getty Images)
Everyone on his father’s side of the family is from Pittsburgh, and the anticipation that a member of their family would be wearing the black and gold continued to build. Close to 60 family members showed up for the family’s draft weekend gathering, many of them waiving their Terrible Towels, proudly wearing Steelers team jerseys and hats that they’ve worn for years.
In the beginning moments of the sixth round, the phone rang. The anticipation built to a feverish pitch as Carey learned that he’s been drafted … by the Cleveland Browns, a divisional arch-rival.
So how did his family react?
“They told me, we hope you have a good game, but that you lose — and don’t hurt nobody,” Carey said with a laugh.
Carey captured the moment well in a message that he sent out through Twitter shortly after our talk.
“Terrible towel $15. Polamalu jersey $65. Season tickets $3,000. The look on his face when his son gets drafted by the Browns … Priceless!!!”
April 30th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Why is the choice for WR coach strange? Lal lobbied for Chaz and JLH based on doing that crazy computer simulation stuff. Kiff didnt listen but Lal was correct! People do you even follow the Raiders?
April 30th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Tim Brown about to do an interview on ESPN News.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Sorry Henry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et34SG39ECs
April 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Brien, expand on the “Computer simulation” stuff…you talkin bout Grand Theft Otto?
April 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Timmy always gives good interviews. Better TV personality than Rice. Jerry embarrasses herself on channel 4 all the time.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:18 am
If Russell does not get it done this year and I hope he does, we will hear:
“With the 1st pick in the 2010 Draft, the Oakland Raiders select Sam Bradford, QB, University of Oklahoma.”
April 30th, 2009 at 11:20 am
No Bo, I dont play video games. Refer to archives when we announced Lal a few months ago. Jerry had a post about it. Try again
April 30th, 2009 at 11:21 am
“Jerry embarrasses herself on channel 4 all the time.”
Jerry couldn’t talk the first ten years in the league he is just learning give him a break.
LMFAO
April 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Fuk Sam Bradford!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Brien the General 510 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Why is the choice for WR coach strange? Lal lobbied for Chaz and JLH based on doing that crazy computer simulation stuff. Kiff didnt listen but Lal was correct! People do you even follow the Raiders?
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Again, I refer you to exhibit A…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2009_pre_season
April 30th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Fuk breakfast!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Tim Brown says he would like to work with DHB to make him great in the NFL.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:25 am
666, me give a 49er bitch a break? Never. I booed Rice at the Coliseum. Prayed for Harrison to kill him.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Tim Brown would like to work period.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Tim Brown wants to help DHB? Okay fine, but didn’t you get Al’s message when he didn’t allow you in the facility for your retirement presser? Al doesn’t want you Tim! You flirted with the Broncos and then signed with the enemy…sorry Tim…maybe ND has an opening?
April 30th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Raider nation station sucks. I say fuk the Raider nation! New ass made up shyt in 98 means nada to me! Refer to Jerry blog a few months ago.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:33 am
How are the Bucs the fukin enemy? The 49ers are the enemy. Guess who I root for when they play KC,SD or Den?
April 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Sorry Henry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et34SG39ECs
well at least we know what Henry did with the money his Mom gave him 4 singing lessons;he spent it on collage.God bless Henry Lawrence!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:38 am
That last thread was interesting.
We have Henry Lawrence,
Then we have Norco Bob coming back to spew out some more garbage.
He objects to 24 not wanting HB to have the #12 and then goes on a rant: “why don’t you shut the f*ck up and quit embarrassing yourself in here you bitch”.
This from a guy who had a screaming hissy fit in here because Daddy Al didn’t get him wanted he wanted!
He cried all over Jerry’s blog and wanted Heward-Bey’s plane to crash when it landed1
Bob you’re the guy embarrassing himself in here.
And anyway #12 belongs to a guy working on his twelth beer in a bar in Alabama and I want it retired as well you fat, ugly, dik-headed jackass.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:39 am
fukkin Fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Brien, I assume you’re referring to this post:
drray Says:
January 14th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
i hear lal is one of the sharpest young guys in football- and was talking of bringing statistical regression analysis – ie analyzing every matchup statistically by down player vs player vs play vs situation vs team – like the ravens and patriots do- on computer simulation—- that seems to be the right type of coach – 21st century—
Encouraging but not enough to put aside concerns about the guy’s ability to coach the position in the NFL. I’ve never coached receivers but I imagine there’s a whole aspect involved where you know, they coach receiving. My concern would be in well, that area.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:42 am
As 4Eva would say:
Beer me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Man! I,m out of beer!, fukkin Fargas.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Henry sings a whole lot better than I do.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Thank-You ENGLANDRAIDER,I BELIEVE I WILL AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Brien, you know who the enemy was…not the Bucs, the guy in charge of the Bucs.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:49 am
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April 30th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Man I just scored a sweet azz bag,fukkin Fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Yeah, I guess I can agree, however I think there were better examples of Russell not showing a Gannonesque work effort. For this week off he had permission, so I trust Cable was talking about the bigger picture. Russell needs to study more on reading defenses, audibles, and needs to get IN BETTER SHAPE. I’m tired of thinking up new fat-guy nicknames for him…(Bubba Rump? you heard it here first).
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That worries me too. If the kid is having trouble staying around 265 when he is 22-23 years old what is going to happen when he turns 28, 29 or 30 and his metabolism starts to slow down? Kid better start paying attention to how Garcia preps himself or he might be out of the NFL before he is 30.
Come on J-Russ, we are counting on you.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:57 am
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April 30th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I just scored some Skunk weed from Fargases little brother and damn this chit is top grade.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
All in unison now
Fukkin Fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Kiffin didn’t want Chris Johnson to play either.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Just in. Picture of Russell working out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWieyPPR7OY
April 30th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Exla,
Wasn’t that Shaq’s workout his last couple of seasons with the Lakers?
April 30th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Russell is really working on his diet…see, I am worried about nothing:
http://www.funfry.com/data/563/medium/fat_guy_big_hamburger_funfry_resize.jpg
April 30th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Man that hamburger looks good!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Shaq and Russell both aspire to the Richard Simmon’s
workout.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Russell at 27 if he doesn’t change his ways…
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7822/78881486lj8sp5.png
April 30th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
EnglandRaider…are you from the States living in England or is it the other way around?
April 30th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
What up Nation.
Poor Lal!!!! Yavone Walker, 2 Rookies, and 2nd year guys!!!!
Wow!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Dakota:
I was born here(UK) but lived most of my life in the US.
So are you driving?
April 30th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
All in all, I’d rather be in Temecula heading to the Pechanga.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Interesting:
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/04/woman-claims-father-was-infamous-zodiac-killer.html
April 30th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Raider O.
I hope your daughter is better.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Not driving. We’ll take our chances.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone!!
Al Green, you know!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
It’s quite a drive.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
England,
Prev post, wow I was singing!!!!! Freaky!!!
She’s a lot better, thank you for asking sir.
Classy as always.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
“Wheatley won’t go down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
April 30th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Dude,
I love Al Green!!!
Some Al, a little Ray, a few puffs from the Magic Dragon, and you have a session!!!
You know!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
plumbed alot of houses in temecula,marrietta,sun-city,hemet area
April 30th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
When you think about it if Al reads Jerry he might just read some posts.
Keeep Fargas Al!
And for that matter players and retired players might be checking in.
You out there Gannon? What do you think of the situation?
You out there Coach Cable? How about some insight?
You out there Snake? How about a beer, I’m all out?
April 30th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Where is 4eva and 408 when you need them!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I’d like to visit England someday, the history, the beauty and
…the food and orthodontics.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Just kidding…England rocks.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Where is 4eva and 408 when you need them!!!
Trying 2 find you guys!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
4eva,
Afghani Goo. Wow!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
4eva,
One hit goo, another GDP. OMG!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
We should all have a session together, and talk Raiders then go watch a game.
That will be a great day!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Lai sounds like a smart, modern X’s & O’s guy – we need that.
BUT
A WR coach has to be able to teach DHB how to beat press coverage, use his shoulders to set up a CB for a fake, and other fundamentals you don’t get from stats.
Coincidence? The Raiders pass on two spread offense guys who would need twice as much coaching to get the pro offense DHB….hmmm. Think their WR coach situation factored into that?
April 30th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Raider O
Ain’t no Sunshine when she is gone is a Bill Withers song not Al Green.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdIqbv7SPo
April 30th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
4evaRaider Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Damm Dirty,how in the world didnt those toms see you????You know they see EVERYTHING
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Ground blind, and sent block baby. 870 Rem w/ 3″ #4 Copper plated mag’s.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
And maybe a little Scratch… he he he he he
April 30th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Bill Withers also wrote:
Lean on Me
and Use me up!!
great songwriter!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
That would be MOST Excellent O.I’m trying 2 make the K.C.game,should be able to.Man that would be a time 2 remember!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Here’s a more optimistic view of Russell…Will be interesting to see what he does with better receiver talent next year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iByBO8aZ0g&NR=1
April 30th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Dakota:
When it comes to food in England. We have some the finest……………………….Italian restaurants.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
they love that Scratch
April 30th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Toots Hibbert
April 30th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
“Wheatley won’t go down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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One of my all-time favorite Raiders…from THE University of Michigan
April 30th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
There’s great food, we have McDonalds, Burger King, KFC,Millies Cookies, Starbucks, Wendys but unfortunatley no Jack-in-the-Box. I love those tacos.
Went down to McDonalds today and had a Big Mac meal.
Cost $7.50. Tomorrow I’m ging to take out a loan so I can afford Burger King….that’s if I have seven dolars for a gallon of gas.
On the other hand, beer is plentiful.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
COW
LOL
April 30th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Damn its been a chitty day in the cubicle…and my boss keeps wondering why I’m calling him Fargas.
Fukkin Fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
One of my all time favorite Raides was Stork.
The guy lined up where ever the hell he wanted!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Hold up, you gotta be shytin me:
.
.
Lal has climbed the ladder locally, serving as the the passing game coordinator at Miramonte High in Orinda, serving as an assistant at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburgh, working on the staff at St. Mary’s and as an administrative aide for Jeff Tedford at Cal.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
There’s great food, we have McDonalds, Burger King, KFC,Millies Cookies, Starbucks, Wendys but unfortunatley no Jack-in-the-Box. I love those tacos.
Went down to McDonalds today and had a Big Mac meal.
Cost $7.50. Tomorrow I’m ging to take out a loan so I can afford Burger King….that’s if I have seven dolars for a gallon of gas.
On the other hand, beer is plentiful.
That’s what I call REALLY counting your blessings!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
BO LOL
April 30th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
4Eva:
I quit quit counting some time ago.
April 30th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Good one COW…heard this one a while ago:
Did you know that President Obama signed his stimulus package on the same desk that President Clinton had his package stimulated?
April 30th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Passing game coordinator at Miramonte High in Orinda…
Assistant at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburgh…Administrative aide for Jeff Tedford at Cal…
Gives me the warm fuzzies
April 30th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Some one on the last thread raised the question of how well Mitchell actually tackles. If you watch the youtube film, it’s a fair question because sometimes he looks like it takes no effort at all. I doubt that’s a problem. He’s big(I think 6ft 2ins) and strong.
Even taking into account the quality of the players he’s knockin the crap out of, he is just dominant and they all stand around and watch him.
And when he hits them! Holy Toledo!
April 30th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Dakota!
LOL
April 30th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
666,
I’m listening to Al Green singing Aint no sunshine.
Dude, I’m high, not crazy!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
236 outbreaks world wide A1-H1 virus.
I remember when scientists were happy in their belief that the avain flu couldnt mutate in humans on a consistent basis.They never thought that it could jump from bird to pigs and THEN to humans
April 30th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Did the Pee-Wee guy want too much money?
April 30th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
BSJ,
LMAO.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Raider O I agree that Al green sings the song but it was written by Bill Withers was the point I was trying to make.
Not being a jerk just trying to give you some information.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Hell ENGLANDRAIDER,raise a pint 4 all us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
666,
So sorry bro, i’m crazy!!!!
It’s bill’s song.
That’s it, no more goo for me!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
thankx Dakota
Harketh,I see my neighbor,time 4 another Fosters 4 me
BBL!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
“Lal and his receivers will be learning as they go”
WOW..
It just keeps you wondering…
WOW…
April 30th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
666,
I’m an idiot bro, I really appreciate the information.
It’s the Goo talking, forgive me bro. lol
April 30th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
If DHB was the pick all along..
Wouldn’t you think that we’d have someone to help make him an impact player???
Someone with SOME sort of experience in the Pro/College level??
Someone besides a Admin Assistant?
Dang
April 30th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Dang
April 30th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Play all the young players…Veteran experience is overrated. Vet experience only means something if they are still good.
I’ll take “The D-HB” and Schillens with rough edges and all over Javon Walker.
As for Jeff Garcia….sure he can help Russell with some finer points…but remember…the last game Russell and Garcia went head 2 head…Garcia lost
DMAC and Bush over Fargas. Teach DMAC and Bush all the pass blocking they need in camp. Fargas is a do-right guy. Good…but he is not a playmaker
Put Michael Mitchell out there over Hiram Eugene or Michael Huff. Huff and Eugene were so bad that the Raiders felt the need to use a 2nd round pick on a position they just drafted #7 overall three yrs ago.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I think Rice can be a great WR coach, but if he ever does that, I think it will be for the 9ers.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
SnB,
I won’t say ” overrated”. It depends on the Vets you have.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Bo,
LMAO
Sick but funny!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
You guys are being way to hard on Lal. The guy played WR for UW in their last rose bowl season, so I am sure he knows a little bit about the position. Coaches either have it or they don’t, his quick rise up the coaching ranks tells me that he definitly has that “something” that makes him a decent coach. We clearly had better WR play at the end of the season, after Lofton was being phased out and Lal phased in; that’s good enough for me. I don’t want some new guy that doesn’t know the system.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Raider O
No problem man just a fellow Raider fan sharing information with another fellow Raider fan.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
SS Michael Mitchell, Oakland Raiders
Unlike most draft prognosticators, I’m not going to pile on Mitchell, the Raiders’ second round pick. Fact is, I really like Mitchell and think he has as much upside as any strong safety in the draft class. When I was studying film on his teammate, CB Mark Parson, there was a bone-crunching hitter who kept making plays against the run and pass. The more I watched the game, the more intrigued I was with Mitchell. Now, because of the small-school label and some concerns I had about his overly aggressive nature, I simply didn’t have the guts to put him in my top 10 (I’m kicking myself for it now). However, don’t think Mitchell is just some slug with a nice YouTube video; the kid can run, hit and consistently drive on the football. The only problem I have with the selection is where he was taken. I think the third/fourth-round range would have been more respectable. At the same time, I believe if you have certain convictions about a player, it’s never too early to take him.
– Wes Bunting, NationalFootballPost
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/04/nfl-draft-second-round-breakdown/
April 30th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I bet Lofton is still being used to teach fundamentals of the WR position, clean breaks, hand position, etc. But he will have no input on playing time, depth chart, and playbook. I can live wif dat.
In the same vein, I think Rathman was dumped for pushing Fargas over the youngsters (I bet after Rathman got the news from Al he uttered the now famous “fukkin Fargas”).
Fukkin Fargas.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Sorry Bo, this is Lofton’s new position with the team:
http://stevestewart.mlblogs.com/Window%20Washer.jpg
April 30th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
ESPN has never been known for hiring the sharpest tools in the shed as NFL analysts.
It is one thing to hire people lucky enough to make it through 25 percent of the questions on their SAT heading, and quite another to hire people who have no class.
I just finished watching an interview on ESPN with Oakland Raiders first round draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey, and the clowns involved at ESPN should be ashamed of themselves.
The panel included Tom Jackson, the former Denver linebacker who clearly hasn’t gotten over all the thumpings the Oakland Raiders used to hand him and his Broncos when he was playing.
Cris Carter, who has never been known as the brightest guy on the block and was an admitted drug addict in his early days in the NFL, was another of the so-called “analysts” during the interview.
Trent Dilfer, the quarterback no NFL team wanted even after winning a Super Bowl, and Suzy Kolber finished out this panel of clowns.
I am not angry with what was said during the interview, but rather with the fact that a classy young man was set up by this panel of buffoons.
The whole interview started out with the members of ESPN doing a stand-up comedy spot where they mocked the classy Heyward-Bey while Jackson dug every minute of it, laughing like a hyena.
That would be low-class enough, but the part that really set me off was that this whole time, ESPN had Heyward-Bey sitting with his family waiting to be interviewed on the program.
Author Poll
Should ESPN clean house and hire some brighter NFL Analyst?
YES NO vote to see results I am sure they were watching the panel’s shameful routine as it unfolded.
If the analysts had just offered their opinion on DHB, it would be one thing. But it went much further than that.
You could see and feel the panel’s hate for the Oakland Raiders, and it just so happened Heyward-Bey was the unlucky fellow that allowed these low-class clowns to spout off.
When he was introduced after all the outright mean banter, he showed nothing but class. It sure is nice to see a wide receiver like him coming out of college.
The young man answered Kolber’s questions as she smiled and smirked at his answers, but he withstood it all.
ESPN has gotten so bad with their bias against anything Raiders-related that people from the mainstream media are starting to see it and are calling it for what it is.
The San Francisco Chronicle recently ran an article titled, “ESPN Bias and the Oakland Raiders,” where the author went on to list several commentators and the axes they have to grind with the organization.
I always thought the NFL looked out for these young men coming out of college and tried to portray itself as a classy league.
How the NFL can stand by after watching what ESPN did to this young man is beyond me. I will be writing a letter to the NFL and including a copy of the video that I have included with this story below.
This interview and clear setup of this young man not only showed ESPN’s lack of class, but was simply mean-spirited and very unprofessional, whether or not they happen to like Heyward-Bey or the Oakland Raiders.
Any person with an ounce of class running through their body should see this for what it was—nothing more than a mean-spirited attempt to try to humiliate the Oakland Raiders and Al Davis.
The sad part is that they tried to humiliate a bright and young very talented wide receiver to do it.
DHB will have plenty of time to show what he can do, and I am sure he will use this as motivation when he enters the NFL.
The Oakland Raiders are bringing not only classy, but very smart players into the organization. You can add DHB to the likes of Nnamdi Asomugha and so many others that make up the Raiders roster.
I hope the people who see this video below will take the time to write the NFL and make sure this never happens to another great young man and his family again.
Contacting ESPN would be a waste. Until they wise up and clean up their act, it would be like talking to a wall.
You can watch the interview by hitting the link below.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4100600
April 30th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
SnB,
I won’t say ” overrated”. It depends on the Vets you have.
=======================================================
With the veterans the Raiders have…..I would say overrated.
No way I want to see Walker, Fargas, Huff, Garcia on the field over their younger counterparts.
I also want to see Scott get a lot more reps this year.
Tired of playing veterans and the team still loses.
Wasted half the year last year b.s’n with Curry, Lelie, Walker and Fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
SnB,
I won’t say ” overrated”. It depends on the Vets you have.
=======================================================
With the veterans the Raiders have…..I would say overrated.
No way I want to see Walker, Fargas, Huff, Garcia on the field over their younger counterparts.
I also want to see Scott get a lot more reps this year.
Tired of playing veterans and the team still loses.
Wasted half the year last year b.s’n with Curry, Lelie, Walker and Fargas
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yeah i think we need the young guys to play too, but i like huff, i dont think the scheme we’ve been playin in the secondary ever really played to his strengths
April 30th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
LOL Dakota
April 30th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
racoon that jerk cris carter and the rest of them are raider haters, they would have never treated bey like that if he was drafted by another team, shows bey’s maturity how he handled that situation, he looked liked the veteran and carter looked like a little punk kid
April 30th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
DirtyRaccoon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtJMP8wZhQ
April 30th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
# 146 – Thanks fo that post there
#144 – Fair enough, didn’t know that about him playing receiver at UW. I hope he does well.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
LOL Dakota. Al doesn’t get on the field much anymore, so Lofton’s shoe cleaning gig is just part time.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Raidersince87,
Yeah, but the time of michael huff is over. Cable clearly doesn’t like him. He benched him the 1st week after he became coach. Mentioned Tyvon Branch and the desire to get more guys like Tyvon.
Huff is done. 50/50 he doesn’t make it out of camp.
Plus, the Raiders used a 2nd round pick on a position that was supposed to be filled.
Terdell Sands, Gerard warren, Tommy Kelly and Kirk Morrison are getting another chance to work with John Marshall.
Michael Huff is done
April 30th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Huff?
Huff is done.
The fact that Huff didn’t bat an eye when he got benched should be the final straw for the Huff lovers. I’d respect him more if he were saying, “I want to start. If they want to go with other guys they should cut me.”
The guy seems like he’s given up.
HE’S NOT A CB! So give it up.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
ESPN is known w/in the industry as having an air of arrogance about themselves. They think their sh!t don’t stink. I am glad they are being called out for and continuing to make complete a$$es of themselves. 1) I know the new kids + the rest of the team will use it as motivation. 2) The rest of the country is beginning to notice. It’s so dang arrogant. With that said, winning is the best rebuttal we can give.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Don’t think Huff will beat out Branch and Mitchell, those guys are gonna be blasting guys from day 1, but let him compete for the job and go from there. Great comp at the S, WR, and DE spots this year
April 30th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
DirtyRaccoon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtJMP8wZhQ
*********
I can’t. What is it?
April 30th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
“Michael Huff is done” – I hope so. I hope there’s no room for uninspired millionaires on the new Raiders. If Cable shows something this year and makes it to next year, I expect next offseason we’ll complete the roster-turd purging.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
they didnt use him right i still like huff i think he can be a good player, they had him man on the best te’s in football, did a good job, but making someone cover the whole secondary in a 1 deep saftey scheme is kind of ridiculous,
April 30th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
maybe im wrong about huff and he is done with the raiders, if thats the case what a waste
April 30th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I dunno SnB,
I think “benched” is the wrong word to use for Huff b/c he played A LOT last year at S and nickel CB. There were a lot of times when 4 Ss were on the field with Baker, Eugene, Hufgf, and Wilson.
I don’t know WTF Ryan was doing half the time with his lineups, but I wouldn’t say he’s done. Nnamdi has him as his breakout player in a Rover role. I don’t think Al is going to give up on a player he drafted so high quite yet. Like Gholston is Rex Ryan’s reclamation project in NY, I wouldn’t be surprised if that is the train of thought here with Huff.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
i have his jersey too, great
April 30th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
In Al’s defense…
The talking heads at bspn wholly agreed with the selection of Michael Huff at #7. Let’s hope they’re equally wrong about DHB.
Light em up DHB.
April 30th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
H1-N1 thats the virus.I mis-stated earlier,sorry
April 30th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
huff is no bob sanders when it comes to hitting, but his speed and closing ability is good, i think if they used him facing the LOS and making a play on the ball in true free saftey fasion he would become more productive
April 30th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
JHill,
Huff better renegotiate that contract
April 30th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
SnB,
I like the young guys too, but Burgess, Fargas, and Walker can still be used.
I’m not saying we need them to start every game, but they can have some plays and young guys can have more time on the field. IMHO
April 30th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Who would you rather have;
Huff
Leinert
Cutler?
All were drafted the same yr. We passed up the other 2.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
87 to bad Huff cant caught a cold i remember 1 drop in K.C and another vs the Jets that would have closed out the deal…we won anyway but…..
April 30th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
SnB,
I like the young guys too, but Burgess, Fargas, and Walker can still be used.
I’m not saying we need them to start every game, but they can have some plays and young guys can have more time on the field. IMHO
=======================================================
How? Injury? Late in the game? I see Burgess still playing…but Fargas..Walker???
I could see Fargas out there with Bush when the Raiders are trying to take the air out of the ball by running between the tackles late in the 3rd QTR or 4th QTR…
Walker??? Maybe on 3rd and short situations
April 30th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
trying to cover the feild in a 1 deep scheme(no wonder he was always late on coverage) or always having your back to the ball trying to cover a nfl te isnt the easiest thing to do, he’s not a cb he’s a true free saftey who played the position well at texas and could do it here
April 30th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Huff played well as a SS. Just b/c he didn’t knock someone’s head off, he’s a bad player? Too funny!
He shut down Gates twice, Gonzales, twice, and Winslow that year. He was 3rd on the team in tackles behind Morrison and Howard, but he sucks?
After playing two year out of position, 5 games into the switch to the safety killing, single deep safety position, he can’t play at all?
April 30th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
RaiderTW Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Who would you rather have;
Huff
Leinert
Cutler?
All were drafted the same yr. We passed up the other 2.
=======================================================
Cutler….Leinert is a big, blazing bust
April 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
That was Wilson who dropped the one in KC, and we lost b/c of it.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
COW,
LMAO.
I always thought Janocan kick, but it’s all those Damn white lines on the field!!!!
How is he suppose to concentrate with all these white lines!!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
burgess is a third and long de at best, scott hasnt proven he can play every down, richardson hasnt proven anything, we are in trouble at that spot
April 30th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
JHill,
You think Cable is going to play Huff over Tyvon Branch? Cable loves Tyvon Branch
Michael Mitchell was taken over a lot of players. They wouldn’t spend a high pick unless they had given up on Huff.
He’s paid too much to be a backup role player
April 30th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
It’s not the painted white lines Raider O. It’s that bseball white chaulk line that gets him confused! So much powder…
April 30th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
jhill Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
That was Wilson who dropped the one in KC, and we lost b/c of it.
======================================================= the first game…just rewatched it today on DVR
April 30th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
jhill Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Huff played well as a SS. Just b/c he didn’t knock someone’s head off, he’s a bad player? Too funny!
He shut down Gates twice, Gonzales, twice, and Winslow that year. He was 3rd on the team in tackles behind Morrison and Howard, but he sucks?
After playing two year out of position, 5 games into the switch to the safety killing, single deep safety position, he can’t play at all?
———————————————
i feel ya, i think he’s are most talented and athletic saftey on the roster besides all the points we made,rr was just….. i dont even know the words to explain it
April 30th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
SnB,
Exactly.
I’m not saying start these guys!!
Walker on 3rd and short, Fargas when we need a blocking RB, and Burgess on 3rd downs and passing situations. IMO
Also Fargas can be depth, we need more than 2 RBs for 16 games!!!
That’s my opinion.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Maybe Huff was/is so distraught over the losses.When he said he lost his desire,or whatever,he saw no end to the sickness.Well Huff is a Raider and I will pull 4 him.Maybe this new wonderful camp coming and all the good things we hope come out of it will light that fire anew
April 30th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
666,
I hope my ignorance will not stop you from sharing more info with me later!!! lol
April 30th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
DirtyRaccoon Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
ESPN has never been known for hiring the sharpest tools in the shed as NFL analysts.
It is one thing to hire people lucky enough to make it through 25 percent of the questions on their SAT heading, and quite another to hire people who have no class.
I just finished watching an interview on ESPN with Oakland Raiders first round draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey, and the clowns involved at ESPN should be ashamed of themselves.
The panel included Tom Jackson, the former Denver linebacker who clearly hasn’t gotten over all the thumpings the Oakland Raiders used to hand him and his Broncos when he was playing.
Cris Carter, who has never been known as the brightest guy on the block and was an admitted drug addict in his early days in the NFL, was another of the so-called “analysts” during the interview.
Trent Dilfer, the quarterback no NFL team wanted even after winning a Super Bowl, and Suzy Kolber finished out this panel of clowns.
I am not angry with what was said during the interview, but rather with the fact that a classy young man was set up by this panel of buffoons.
The whole interview started out with the members of ESPN doing a stand-up comedy spot where they mocked the classy Heyward-Bey while Jackson dug every minute of it, laughing like a hyena.
That would be low-class enough, but the part that really set me off was that this whole time, ESPN had Heyward-Bey sitting with his family waiting to be interviewed on the program.
Author Poll
Should ESPN clean house and hire some brighter NFL Analyst?
YES NO vote to see results I am sure they were watching the panel’s shameful routine as it unfolded.
If the analysts had just offered their opinion on DHB, it would be one thing. But it went much further than that.
You could see and feel the panel’s hate for the Oakland Raiders, and it just so happened Heyward-Bey was the unlucky fellow that allowed these low-class clowns to spout off.
When he was introduced after all the outright mean banter, he showed nothing but class. It sure is nice to see a wide receiver like him coming out of college.
The young man answered Kolber’s questions as she smiled and smirked at his answers, but he withstood it all.
ESPN has gotten so bad with their bias against anything Raiders-related that people from the mainstream media are starting to see it and are calling it for what it is.
The San Francisco Chronicle recently ran an article titled, “ESPN Bias and the Oakland Raiders,” where the author went on to list several commentators and the axes they have to grind with the organization.
I always thought the NFL looked out for these young men coming out of college and tried to portray itself as a classy league.
How the NFL can stand by after watching what ESPN did to this young man is beyond me. I will be writing a letter to the NFL and including a copy of the video that I have included with this story below.
This interview and clear setup of this young man not only showed ESPN’s lack of class, but was simply mean-spirited and very unprofessional, whether or not they happen to like Heyward-Bey or the Oakland Raiders.
Any person with an ounce of class running through their body should see this for what it was—nothing more than a mean-spirited attempt to try to humiliate the Oakland Raiders and Al Davis.
The sad part is that they tried to humiliate a bright and young very talented wide receiver to do it.
DHB will have plenty of time to show what he can do, and I am sure he will use this as motivation when he enters the NFL.
The Oakland Raiders are bringing not only classy, but very smart players into the organization. You can add DHB to the likes of Nnamdi Asomugha and so many others that make up the Raiders roster.
I hope the people who see this video below will take the time to write the NFL and make sure this never happens to another great young man and his family again.
Contacting ESPN would be a waste. Until they wise up and clean up their act, it would be like talking to a wall.
You can watch the interview by hitting the link below.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4100600
^^^^^
Yep! Hence why ESPN should now be known as BSPN!! LOL
Their football coverage is simply TERRIBLE!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I think Mitchell might start off on STs and get situational play. I think Huff and Branch will start the year off, and I think Huff moves to that Rover position when there are 2 TEs or 3 WRs on the field.
All I know is Ozzie Newsome LOVES Huff, so I’m not closing the book on him when he was CLEARLY used wrong last year. I disagree that he just took that on the chin too. He admitted that he had some things to get better at, what’s wrong with that? Obviously he improved on those areas b/c again, he was on the field A LOT!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
My bad R8paver …
April 30th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
COW,
LMAO.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Bush should start BUT did you guys watch the TB game? Bush was wasted and the team had to call a timeout b/c Fargas and DMAC were injured. We need depth in a 16 game season. Fargas is a punisher who can spell Bush in the 2nd half and hurt defenses.
PLUS
Fargas won’t pout about not starting. He’ll come off the bench and go 110mph.
Fargas is the IDEAL back-up.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
How does Ozzie Newsome like Fabian now days?
April 30th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
4evaRaider Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Maybe Huff was/is so distraught over the losses.When he said he lost his desire,or whatever,he saw no end to the sickness.Well Huff is a Raider and I will pull 4 him.Maybe this new wonderful camp coming and all the good things we hope come out of it will light that fire anew
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so true, coming from texas, u can probably only take so much losing, coaching changes, position switches, scheme changes,personnel changes, i never heard him complain to the media about any of these things
April 30th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
no prob jhill…….fkkn fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Here’s the problem folks….Huff makes too much money to be the Nickle, Dime or special situations guy.
Michael Mitchell was brought in because Huff wasn’t getting it done and Cable doesn’t like him.
Cable didn’t bring in a NT. He didn’t bring in a MLB because he likes the guys at those positions.
But Huff….Cable has gone out of his way to praise Tyvon Branch and even Hiram Eugene. Barely a word on Huff….He’s done
April 30th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
There are OTAs today, ya????
Where is Jerry and the fix??
April 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
COW & Dakota…..
In these stressful economic times, an ice cream company has introduced a new flavor: “Barocky Raod.”
Barocky Road is a blend of half vanilla, half chocolate, and surrounded by nuts and flakes. The nuts and flakes are all very bitter and tremendously hard to swallow.
The cost is $200 per scoop. When purchased, this delicacy will be presented to you in a small but beautiful cone, but then the ice cream will be taken away and given to the person in line behind you. Thus you are left with an empty wallet, no change, holding an empty cone, with no hope of getting any ice cream.
Are you feeling stimulated?
April 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Fabian played well for Baltimore, I would think.
Didn’t they cut all their corners except him? I know Rolle came back for pennies, but McAlister is still looking for work.
Fabian will be starting again for Baltimore next year.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Here’s the problem folks….Huff makes too much money to be the Nickle, Dime or special situations guy.
Michael Mitchell was brought in because Huff wasn’t getting it done and Cable doesn’t like him.
Cable didn’t bring in a NT. He didn’t bring in a MLB because he likes the guys at those positions.
But Huff….Cable has gone out of his way to praise Tyvon Branch and even Hiram Eugene. Barely a word on Huff….He’s done
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i dont know if he’s done or not but theres going to be sum good competion at that spot, man, icant wait 4 pre-season
April 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
It’s not clear to me if it’s Huff Or the Raiders who don’t know how to play Safety.
Afterall the Raiders have been weak at Safety for Decades, other than the brief appearance of imported All-Stars Woodson and Lott.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Huff and Branch will compete for FS, and Mike the Head Hunter Mitchell will start as SS. IMO
April 30th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I seriously doubt anyone will shed a tear when Huff is shipped out of town.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Maybe Marshall can turn Huff around the way Cable helped Gallary? I don’t dislike the guy, he just gets paid way too much to be a “decent” guy or a back-up roleplayer.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
It’s not clear to me if it’s Huff Or the Raiders who don’t know how to play Safety.
Afterall the Raiders have been weak at Safety for Decades, other than the brief appearance of imported All-Stars Woodson and Lott.
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i think it was rr
April 30th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
SS is a need b/c Wilson was let go. Mitchell was brought in to compete with Branch for those snaps. You can’t really expect to basically have 2 rookies a the S position.
And Huff will start and move to R in passing situations. What do you mean nickel and dime situations?
April 30th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
anybody know who has the best shot at starting slb going into camp?
April 30th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Dime situations?
Wait a minute here SnB …
Are you telling me I can expect to see Morrison on the sideline when there are 4 or 5 WRs on the field? Did you get a sneak peak at Marshall’s playbook or something?
April 30th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
COW,
Michael Bush and the 4th pick overall in the 2008 draft should be the primary running backs.
Fargas gets carries in special situations. Less than 5.
The Raiders have to stop playing games with one-hand tied behind their back. Just play the absolute best players and let them learn as they go.
Russell should have been on the field more in 2007. JLH and Schilens should have started after week 2.
Trevor Scott should have received half the snaps after the Jets game.
The Raiders did this with Nick Bell 15 yrs ago. B.Sn with the younger guys and then letting them fade away
April 30th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
i dont think eugene has the speed to play fs, and branch lacks experience, both of those guys to me would not do as well as huff in a 1 deep saftey scheme
April 30th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
909
LOL! I got my scoop!
Barocky Road!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Weakness at the Safety position goes back further than Rob Ryan.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Let’s not forget who this guy WAS, not what Ryan tried to turn him in to …
NFL teams are split on whether Huff is a safety or cornerback. Has the athleticism and size to do either. Is fluid and fast. Flips his hips easily to change directions quickly. As a cornerback, would be best suited in a cover-2 scheme. Is aggressive and covers a lot of territory. Can shut down a tight end. Has the intelligence to make all the secondary calls. Is loved by coaches. Is a solid tackler, but isn’t real explosive on contact. Is comparable to the Ravens’ Chris McAlister.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Weakness at the Safety position goes back further than Rob Ryan.
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yes it does, im trying to 4get, thanx 4 bringing it up though, lol
April 30th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
War Room analysis
Coverage skills: Started at cornerback early in his career; can play press coverage and jam receivers at the line. Is above-average in man-to-man coverage; can contribute in subpackages and line up against slot receivers. Is a solid deep defender. Takes good angles to the ball. Grade: 8.1.
Run/pass recognition: Is an intelligent defender. Reads his keys and diagnoses plays quickly. Doesn’t bite on play-action fakes. Reacts quickly and puts himself in position to make plays. Grade: 8.3.
Closing speed: Gets a great jump on the ball and packs a punch; can separate receivers from the ball. Stiff hips slow him down in transition, but closing speed helps him get back into the play. Grade: 8.1.
Ball skills: Is active when the ball is in the air; shows great body control and catches the ball at its highest point. Consistently gets a hand on the ball. Reads the quarterback’s eyes. Struggles to outjump larger receivers and tight ends. Grade: 8.4.
Run support: Is a ferocious run defender with great instincts. Can make plays from sideline to sideline. Is stronger than his frame indicates and can shed blockers to get to the ball carrier. Hits like a linebacker. Is comfortable being the eighth defender in the box. Makes plays in the open field. Sometimes fills too hard and overpursues. Grade: 8.4.
Bottom line: Huff is a complete player. He has the ability to play cornerback in the NFL, but he projects much higher as a safety. He is the top safety prospect in the draft because of his versatility, and could possibly be selected as one of the top 10 players overall.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
909,
Chocolate, Vanilla, nuts, and Flakes!!!!
You are making me hungry. lol
I will say this once:
In this great Capitilist country, no president has the power to do much!!!
Who pays for their campaighns??!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Bottom line: Huff is a Gay player. He has the ability to suck at cornerback in the NFL, but he projects much semen at the crowd. He is the top loser prospect in the draft because of his gayness, and could possibly be selected as one of the top 10 busts ever!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
huff is our most athletic saftey, used in the right way, branch and eugene would not be able to beat him out in camp the starting fs spot
April 30th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Quote stolen from Jhill!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Sorry, campaigns!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
From Scouts, Inc.’s NFL draft bio on Huff: “At the very least he projects as an extremely versatile free safety, as he can play deep in zone coverage, cheat up into the box as an extra linebacker-type in run support and also match up in man-to-man coverage in the slot or on the perimeter. Huff built on the momentum of his strong senior season by showcasing his elite overall physical tools at this year’s combine. As such, Huff grades out as the best overall defensive back prospects in the 2006 class and warrants consideration in the top-15 picks overall.”
April 30th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Raider O…..
It was JUST a joke. Nothing more, nothing less.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
OTAs!!!! Today!!!!! It’s Thursday!!!!
Where is Jerry and my fix!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
JHill,
The Dime defense would have been very helpful against the Dolphins on that last drive. Or how about a similiar formation against the Bills.
Hopefully Marshall brings some more creativity than Ryan
April 30th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
jhill Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Let’s not forget who this guy WAS, not what Ryan tried to turn him in to …
NFL teams are split on whether Huff is a safety or cornerback. Has the athleticism and size to do either. Is fluid and fast. Flips his hips easily to change directions quickly. As a cornerback, would be best suited in a cover-2 scheme. Is aggressive and covers a lot of territory. Can shut down a tight end. Has the intelligence to make all the secondary calls. Is loved by coaches. Is a solid tackler, but isn’t real explosive on contact. Is comparable to the Ravens’ Chris McAlister.
^^^^^
Skills of a FS or an ideal nickeL back and backup CB.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
JHill,
The Dime defense would have been very helpful against the Dolphins on that last drive. Or how about a similiar formation against the Bills.
Hopefully Marshall brings some more creativity than Ryan
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an actual blitz would be better than anything rr ever brought to the d
April 30th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
909,
I liked the joke, I hate the economy!!! lol
April 30th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
OTAs start next Thursday, I believe …
April 30th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
JHill,
I still can’t get around the fact they used a 2nd round pick on Michael Mitchell and started throwing around comparisons to Ronnie Lott and Jack Tatum.
Mitchell is playing week 1.
Michael Huff WAS a great prospect. But he got Ryanized…Now he is overpaid and a backup.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
The pre-draft Huff stuff is nice. Got any pre-draft info of Tyler Brayton?
The guy has been in the NFL 3 seasons. He has shown none of the play-making skills he was suppose to have. IF he could play CB at the NFL level, there is NO WAY he does it on the Raiders. Aso, CJ?
I warned everybody that Huff at FS would NOT magically upgrade the spot over Stu S. “Third in tackles.” Just like Stu was the year before.
If Marshall significantly changes the safety role, maybe Huff will thrive but Cable clearly has Huff on a short leash.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Brayton?
Damn that Sapp!
He’s starting and playing well now for Carolina though.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
SnB,
Mitchell is a SS. Has nothing to do with Huff.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Todays economy is different, you can’t have a pure Capitilist system!
How can we be rated among the highest of most hours worked per week, and then have the lowest rating in savings!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Medical field and insurance companies are rich, and most can’t afford their medication?!?
April 30th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Where is that Goo?? Damn it where is the Goo??????
April 30th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Capitalist? LOL
In Economics class we learned (years ago) that on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being pure capitalism, the USA is about a 6. The Sociaist Chinese are about a 4.
We also learned the economy is a cycle and politicians ride the cycle, they don’t steer it.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
You know!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
JHill,
I think Huff is on the trading block too
April 30th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
COW,
Capitalist, sorry.
I’m still working on my edjumucation. lol
April 30th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
COW,
I’m also a Finance Major, sad!!!
But we don’t write much!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Huff was on the trading block the last two years but nobody wants him. Remember, trade for the player, you trade for their contract. 31 NFL teams don’t think he’s worth it.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
We also learned the economy is a cycle and politicians ride the cycle, they don’t steer it.
====================================================== No truer words spoken
April 30th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
If there was any value to be had for Huff we would have cashed in last year.
Huff was Art Shells pick and we all know how that panned out.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Raider O – The bad thing about that major is you learn how bad our gov’t, banks, businesses, schools, etc… do things.
“When people are drug from the cave the light of truth hurts their eyes.”
- Plato (paraphrased)
= )
April 30th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
666…shell may have been in the room but he didnt pick him
April 30th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
As for us being a 6 out of 10, now that’s funny!!!
We allow COs to take jobs from here to cut costs for more profit, and we don’t charge them a special Tax that can be used to subsidize people who lost their jobs due these Cos.
April 30th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
FS – Michael Mitchell
SS – Tyvon Branch
CB – Nnamdi Asomugha
CB – Chris Johnson
NB – Stanford Routt
Hiram Eugene, Darrick Brown and some free agent will be the back ups
Huff is outta here unless he restructures that contract.
Huff probably won’t do that and will want to try his luck somewhere else
April 30th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
“we don’t charge them a special Tax that can be used to subsidize people who lost their jobs due these Cos.”
Clinton tried to do that and the Republicans screamed tax hike Tax Hike!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
r8rpaver
We all know that Art Shell didn’t actually pick anyone what I meant was he was chosen on Arts watch.
Sorry
April 30th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Al Davis picked Michael Huff…he makes all the draft decisions.
The Raiders draft for skill positions and use free agency and trades to build the lines
April 30th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
COW,
You look at some income statements for these Cos, and you will be amazed won much profit their making by paying 1/3 the wages!!!!
And then you look at all these people who lost their jobs!!! These people were our middle class and they are disappearing.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
It’s okay Raider O. If they did charge a tax it would never make it to us working stiffs. Like the AIG mess.
If a CEO pulls the stuff they did they should be charged criminally.
Steal $20 from a 7-11? Felony!
Steal $20million from retirement accounts? Oh well, bad business.
Go figure.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
COW,
That’s my take on things now, I will let you know if I change my views after more Edjumucation. lol
April 30th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
COW,
Right!!! lol
April 30th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
666 Trackin
April 30th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Where did eveyone go?
April 30th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
o its 420 somewhere
April 30th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
everyone went to get stoned
April 30th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
O how was your sing-a-long to elmo last night ?
April 30th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
R8,
It was great bro. I love it, but I hate Elmo!!
She is so Effectionate.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
good one 909.
Later guys, time for me to mow the lawn before another frigging storm hits tonight…might have more snow tonight! Sheet man, it never ends! 80 degrees one day, snow the next, flsh floods on the third day when it warms back up!
April 30th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
She is calling the Computer Compu!!
I love it!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Anyone here feel good about the defense?
Is TK, Warren and Sands in the offseason program.
Jerry, keep on top of this through the offseason.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Boy, you look at me when I speak!! DON”T EVEN THINK ABOUT COMIN OVER HERE!!
IF you keep quite, I won’t bust your AZZ too bad today, B!TCH!!
On the first snap let your DT stand him up, and put a hat right in his GUT!! Believe me it works like a charm, even in the NFL.
Don’t take no sh!t, but dish it ALL DAY!!
April 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I hear ya bro i miss that stuff with my baby girl..now shes in the army..no more sing-a-longs for me just cadints
April 30th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
SnB Defense Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Anyone here feel good about the defense?
Is TK, Warren and Sands in the offseason program.
Jerry, keep on top of this through the offseason.
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Not I. We got some good talent, but no TEETH!! No BITE!
Where’s the DOGS?? No Howie on this roster, not even a big TED.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
R8,
God Bless her, and keep her safe.
You are good people bro.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
R8,O you both sound like very good people. Keep it up, the world needs more guys like you.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Jmarcus `send ya decks`
DHB `peer into the depths`
DMC `arrr pleasin to the eye me lad`
Mike Mitchell `15 enemy ships sighted captain`
OL ` show me some pride, me hearties`
DL `divvy spoils to all ye mateys`
Law Firm ` man the riggins`
Zac Miller ` make ye mark on those scallywags`
Marshall ` what be troubling thee?`
Bush `avast,make yerself known`
ESPN `walk the plank `
April 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Henry Lawrence
What about me I am your typical great guy I rape, pillage and sacrifice small children to Lucifer…..the usual cool guy stuff.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
RaiderO and Henry : thank you very much my family means everything to me
April 30th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
SeaBass ‘fire me cannon’
April 30th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
666 I bet your a big teddy bear lol
April 30th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Henry,
Thank you, that’s why I love this nation.
April 30th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
SilverNBlack666 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Henry Lawrence
What about me I am your typical great guy I rape, pillage and sacrifice small children to Lucifer…..the usual cool guy stuff.
******************
Then you are GOLDEN, the man for the job, AS LONG AS THIS ALL TAKES PLACE ON THE FIELD!! No bullsh!t outside the lines. Well ok some bullsh!t is ok, but no rape off the field, unless it is Mike Shanarat, or Elroy
April 30th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
1 Nation BABY.
RAIDER on.!!
April 30th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Moose Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Jmarcus `send ya decks`
DHB `peer into the depths`
DMC `arrr pleasin to the eye me lad`
Mike Mitchell `15 enemy ships sighted captain`
OL ` show me some pride, me hearties`
DL `divvy spoils to all ye mateys`
Law Firm ` man the riggins`
Zac Miller ` make ye mark on those scallywags`
Marshall ` what be troubling thee?`
Bush `avast,make yerself known`
ESPN `walk the plank `
**********************************
Oren O ‘ full steam ahead ‘
April 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
# SnB Defense Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Anyone here feel good about the defense?
Is TK, Warren and Sands in the offseason program.
Jerry, keep on top of this through the offseason.
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what about “Cockroach”? dont forget about the Cockroach now.
http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/2009/apr/30/sorry-ryan/
April 30th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
271,
lol
April 30th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
lol Raider on bro
April 30th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Aint no sunshine when she’s gone
It’s nit warm when she’s away
April 30th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
After thinking things over I decided I will not continue to support the raiders financially. I will give up my season seats of 13 years just because of you AL DAVIS. You make me SICK! I was a loyal Raider fan of 25 years but now you got me to a point that I can’t watch my beloved team. I do not only speak for myself but for my family and freinds as well. I hope your happy of what you done to a part of the nation.I just can’t believe you are so naive and refuse to adapt to a whole new era of the NFL. The year is 2009 Al not the 60’s or 70’s the game has past you by and yet you refuse to adapt to it. I hope you relize this before it’s to late you seniled old fool.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
“The Cockroach” is a really solid handle for an Oakland D-lineman. Raider on Boschetti!
So we got…
J-Roc
Run-DMC
JLH
DHB
The Truth
Double O/Mr. Pain
Captain Kirk and the Law Firm
Scrabble
We need to work on some handles for Bush, Chaz, Mike Mitchell, Trevor Scott, and the lineman. Stryker is his own nickname, and Slade “Chuck” Norris
speaks for itself.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
England,
I can’t open the Link, can you post it pls?
April 30th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
It should be:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3oxXflDPGw
April 30th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Henry: LMFAO
April 30th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Henry Lawrence,
Yeah, all the money and high draft picks on the defense is spent on the secondary.
The schedule this year is all about big offensive lines with either bruising running games or lightening quick scat backs….
NFC East: Big O-Lines in fron of: Brandon Jacobs, Westbrook/McCoy, Portis, Barber/Felix Jones,
AFC: Thomas Jones/Washington/Shonn Greene, Steve Slaton,
AFC North: Parker & Mendenhall, McGahee/Rice/McClain (ran 40x against us) and Cleveland (Mack & Thomas) and Cincy (Andre Smith) have added to their O-Lines
AFC West: Moreno, L.J, L.T & Sproles…and we gotta face those guys twice
This is what I see when I think of our D-Line
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1SGC4vojs0
We gotta do better
April 30th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
90210:
You’re giving up your season tickets? 90210 is Beverly Hills isn’t?
I tell you what, give ‘em to James Garner. He hasn’t been to a game that I know of in years.
We’ll miss you Beverly Hills folks. Lol
April 30th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Henry,
We need you here bro.
LMAO.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
90210……
As they say on the old country: “AMF”.
Or: Adios Mother F—-R
April 30th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Speakin of TURN COATS, where the FU(K is Norco Bill Bob?
I need some a little sompin!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
420!!!! Time for that GOO. lol
Happy421
April 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
i think Henry should be Al`s new PR man…
April 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
90210 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
After thinking things over I decided I will not continue to support the raiders financially. I will give up my season seats of 13 years just because of you AL DAVIS. You make me SICK! I was a loyal Raider fan of 25 years but now you got me to a point that I can’t watch my beloved team. I do not only speak for myself but for my family and freinds as well. I hope your happy of what you done to a part of the nation.I just can’t believe you are so naive and refuse to adapt to a whole new era of the NFL. The year is 2009 Al not the 60’s or 70’s the game has past you by and yet you refuse to adapt to it. I hope you relize this before it’s to late you seniled old fool
SCRAM!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I love Cali, love it!!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Norco Bob ..the guy`s always cursing out Jmarcuss on Jerry`s live chat .. and Jerry keeps answering him .its a little annoying
April 30th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
O we need you here too!!
I get a little worked up when talkin RAIDERS, readin you and O and 4eva, and others calms me down a lil bit.
I want to be on that field SO SO BAD. Those guy do not know how lucky they are. If I could get a second chance I’d break somones neck on the first G@D D@M play of PRACTICE!! Cause I know I can not make it in the NFL!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Someone asked Jerry if we should start JG over JR!!!
I want some of what he’s smoking. lol
The Goo and GDP are good, but not that good!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
4evaRaider Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
90210 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
After thinking things over I decided I will not continue to support the raiders financially. I will give up my season seats of 13 years just because of you AL DAVIS. You make me SICK! I was a loyal Raider fan of 25 years but now you got me to a point that I can’t watch my beloved team. I do not only speak for myself but for my family and freinds as well. I hope your happy of what you done to a part of the nation.I just can’t believe you are so naive and refuse to adapt to a whole new era of the NFL. The year is 2009 Al not the 60’s or 70’s the game has past you by and yet you refuse to adapt to it. I hope you relize this before it’s to late you seniled old fool
SCRAM!!!
*****
GREAT! One B !tch out the way! Who’s next??
to ALL “TURN COATS”… GET THE F U(K OUT!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
You know what cracks me up is ..some of these guys make it sound like AD just started doing thing diffrent…my god we have aways beat to our own drummer..most of us are from the land of misfit toys anyway
April 30th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Moose Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
i think Henry should be Al`s new PR man…
*************
Sign me up! I’m goin to ESPN studio’s first.
It’s time to put the Joo boy in he place!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
No offence NORCO.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Henry,
What position, and where did you play?
I want to be on the Field too, but at 6′0 190, 5.0 40, no one wants me. Imagine that!!
Honestly, I don’t want to be outhere!!
MM can end my life not my career!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
MLB, but at 6′3″ and 315#’s thats a no go now.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Hey, guess what, no DTs in the undrafted FA signings, but hey, we got 2 more speedy WRs. Hahaha, Kelly and the Turd must be really sweating not making the team. Al, competition is good for WRs AND DTs! jeesh
April 30th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Luther Burbank high, Sacramento City College, and tried out for my Oakland RAIDERS.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Henry Lawrence Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Moose Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
i think Henry should be Al`s new PR man…
*************
Sign me up! I’m goin to ESPN studio’s first.
It’s time to put the Joo boy in he place!
Man,this is getting real good.Get em Henry!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
6′3 315 is a good DT size, can you still play?
If you can, go try out. We need a guy like you on the team too.
Put some fire under their A$$es.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
how did russel get drafted ?? did he run a 4:3 40 ?? i sure hope he gets itdone this year !!! but we have to block people i just dont see it. we could of had a stud left tackle next to gallery that side of the line would have been set for years. oh well im still on board i hope we can get it done. i hate to be negative but with one pick we could of protected russels @ss from behind for many years.
my patiece with the raiders will be tested if fargas isnt dropped to 3rd on the depth chart. if bush dosent get the lion share of carries it will feel like they are trying to run us off like they are doing this shyt on purpose.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I hadn’t seen this one of Mitchell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc_2Qj5T5SU
April 30th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Henry,
Bro, they made a mistake with you. I would pay more to see guys like you and MM on the field.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Its a great day for football fans everywhere, but only if you have Comcast,…at midnight tonight, that Joo Rich Eisen and the rest of those punks get the plug pulled…the NFL Network is garbage, thank God it will be off my cable service in about 7 hours,..goodbye Joo-Boy Eisen.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
6′3 315 is a good DT size, can you still play?
If you can, go try out. We need a guy like you on the team too.
Put some fire under their A$$es.
****************
No I can’t play any longer. I am 32 years old and did I mention I was 315 lbs?
I could get down to 275 pretty easy, but I lifted too much in the las few years to drop more anytime soon.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Hells Yeahs!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Oh f*ck,..now Comcast is extending the f*ckin cuttoff time now,…they have a bunch of Joo`s in an office in Joo York City fighting over money,..real shocking,…theres never enough money for those people.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
4eva whatch ya got in the smoker??
April 30th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
if anyone is giving up season tickets ill take them
April 30th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
skunk :=)
April 30th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Good night all.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
brien wouldnt take mine,..I offered them.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
hey Norco Bob and 16 !!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Skunk LMFAO>>>>
Not that smoker, the meat smoker!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Check again Bob your wrong
April 30th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
BOB you need to get here earlyer!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
night Henry
April 30th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
you caught it never mind
April 30th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
oooh oh sorry Henry.Nothing 2day
April 30th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Henry, dont tell me what I need to do…Im not here to make friends.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
wrong about what?
April 30th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Henry,
Don’t even bother with 4eva!!!
That’s all he thinks about, I know, I’m the same way!!!
April 30th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Al Davis responds once again to his critics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3oxXflDPGw
April 30th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Later Henry.
A brother who played the game, and did try out for the Raiders.
That’s great.
April 30th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Raider O
You’re studying finance but you think you want to be a car dealer?
Would you like to buy a Chrysler?
April 30th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
F*ck Comcast if they keep the nfl netwrok past midnight tonight,..I want that network gone for good,..however if that Joo-Boy Rich Eisen would get fired I would watch again.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
England,
I was poor when I was young, so I started looking for a career. Started selling cars when I was 18, I’m really good at it. It’s been 12 years now.
I want my degree for personal reasons more than a career.
What year, model, and how many miles? lol
April 30th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Watching Crabtree on Chronicle Live,..hmmm,…clearly that Madman in the war room picked the wrong wide receiver. Nobody in the war room had the balls to tell him what a stupid move he was about to make.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
My personal reasons for going and getting a degree was to be able to get drunk for 4 years.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
O do you sell for one of the big 3 ?
April 30th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
And I hope it’s not in the UK!!
If it’s, you pay shipping. lol
April 30th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Raider O
There’s money to be made in that business. I know I’ve paid through the nose. A very uncomfortable action.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Raider o
I’m going to float it over. The dealer told me it was waterproof.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
R8,
I used to work for Honda/ Acura, but now I’m a wholesaler now. I work on my own time, so I can finish my education.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Henry, you went to Burbank? What year?
April 30th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
England,
I don’t know how things are in the UK! But I can help you here.
Same goes for all of you.
I like making Profit, but not killing people.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Man, I’ve got to get up in six hours, fukkin Vargas.
Later, and Raiders uber alles.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Sweet O
April 30th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
England,
The Dealer will tell it can fly too if it means a sale.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Later England.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Hey I misspelled that, Fukkin Fargas.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
England Raider man your going to be tired tomarow… fukkin vargas
April 30th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
it caughting Fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
!@#$%^&catching
April 30th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
R8,
Money comes and goes, but family, friends, and a good rep last forever.
I learned that the hardway.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/30/nfl-network-staying-on-comcast-for-now/
April 30th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Don’t kill me now, but I like Fargas as our 3rd back. The kid has heart, that should count fir something.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
you got that right O family always has your back no matter what..alright O talk to you later Bro
April 30th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Later R8.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Norco Bob Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
My personal reasons for going and getting a degree was to be able to get drunk for 4 years.
————————
Hey Tard Boy, how ya doin?
April 30th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I wonder who Norco Bob/Brien really is? I used to think that he can’t work for the Raiders, because of the bashing he does (although he pretends to be more of a kool aid drinker under his “brien” handle). But then when you think about it, rather he’s posting as Brien or Norco Bob, he always boasts of going to all games, as if it’s the thing to do. Always talking about how fun it is and how people are missing out. So, I’m thinking he could be a ticket agent. The end result is to make it seem like that no matter how critical you are of Al, going to the games and partying is the thing to do, no matter what. Not a bad sales tactic. But pretty sad, at the end of the day. Winning is the best way to sell tickets, and that’s obviously out the window as long as Al’s here.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
LMN – I saw that video you posted of that car that ran over 4 people. Brutal. Makes you keep your head on a swivel everywhere you go.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Yeah…Going to the Raiders games can be pretty boring when your team is getting the crap kicked out of them and we haven’t won much so its not very fun.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Well, it’s fun if you hang out with NorcoBob/Brien and his imaginary friends. Just a riot. You start drinking at 6 am, and you party until 3 in the morning. You pop pills all day long, and smoke ganj. Of course, f’n John Belushi couldn’t handle one day of that, but it’s a great sounding story, nonetheless.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Asher Roth’s song, “college” reminds me of the typical Norco Bob post.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
NorcoBob is an attention whore. He thinks what he says is cool but hes a fraud. Saying you go to games and saying you pop pills and saying you drink till you pass out isn’t cool. Sorry.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Narc Boob: ” I go to every Raider game” I get high and tailgate at every Raider game” ” I’m in Maui right now, how are the Raiders doing” I’m on a Manatee tour right now” “You bloggers are losers” “etc, etc, etc”
Methinks he’s overcompensating.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
24 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Yeah…Going to the Raiders games can be pretty boring when your team is getting the crap kicked out of them and we haven’t won much so its not very fun.
======================================================= The worst is when the seaguls invade the place after a loss… but 2 years ago i took one of my kids friends (a donkey fan) and the birds $hit on him it was classic..and we also won so that was a plus
April 30th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
KoolKell – NorcoBob is one of those guys where…If you say you have a truck, he’ll say hes got a bigger truck. If you say you have a fast car, he’ll say he has a faster car.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Narc Boob
…………..
LOL
April 30th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
R8rpaver – Hey…it was harmless but a great message to the Bronco fan. Serves him right haha.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
This is one of those Raider Organization quirks that worries me, Weird. Where’s Lofton:
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Lal has climbed the ladder locally, serving as the the passing game coordinator at Miramonte High in Orinda, as an assistant at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburgh, working on the staff at St. Mary’s and as an administrative aide for Jeff Tedford at Cal.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
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April 30th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Btw…I said Fargas would probably start Day 1. I didn’t say that was the smart thing to do. I’m just hoping Cable doesn’t come up with the usual excuse of…Fargas works hard and blah blah blah. McFadden “should” start and Bush “should” get alot of carries as well. Hopefully Cable makes it happen.
Fukkin Fargas!
April 30th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Looks like we may not have a chance at LeRoy Hill if there was a chance to begin with…
MORA: SEAHAWKS ABOUT TO RE-SIGN HILL
Posted by Aaron Wilson on April 30, 2009, 3:57 p.m.
The Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of re-signing linebacker Leroy Hill after lifting the franchise tag on the defensive starter over the weekend, Seahawks coach Jim Mora said during an interview with KJR Radio, per Eric Williams of the Tacoma News-Tribune.
A new deal may happen fast, perhaps as soon as today or Friday, according to Mora, who discussed rescinding an $8.3 million franchise tag on Hill in a move that made him an unrestricted free agent.
Hill had previously declined a six-year, $36 million offer prior to being designated as the team’s franchise player.
“We believe we made the right decision,” Mora said during the radio spot. “Sure it was a risky decision. A very risky decision. … If for some reason Leroy decides to go somewhere else then we’re open to criticism. We probably deserve it.
“But my belief in talking to Leroy as much as I have is that he’ll be wearing a Seattle Seahawk uniform next year. I feel very confident of that.”
Meanwhile, Mora announced that Ken Lucas will start at right cornerback over Josh Wilson.
“I know it wasn’t a popular move with Josh, but I felt like it was the right thing to do,” Mora said. “We signed Kenny. He’s been a player in this league for a long time. He’s been a successful player. And we’re going to put him in that spot. … He’s a taller guy. He’s physical.
“He’s competitive. He’s smart. And I think we’re going to get his best. I think he’s really motivated. He’s got a little chip on his shoulder because of what happened to him. He got cut. He was on the open market for a while, and I think he has something to prove.”
April 30th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Spend 50 million on a Receiver and put him in the hands of this guy?
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Lal has climbed the ladder locally, serving as the the passing game coordinator at Miramonte High in Orinda, as an assistant at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburgh, working on the staff at St. Mary’s and as an administrative aide for Jeff Tedford at Cal.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
24…. there was no way we were signing Hill we already drafted 2 guys to compete for that position.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Alisgod – I figured as much but it couldn’t have hurt to have a guy like LeRoy Hill play the strong instead of unknowns and since Hill knows Marshall’s system, he could have helped implement it. So far, Marshall is working from scratch. He has no on field help and that could slow the process.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I think Norco and Brien are one person who works with the Raiders. The whole dance about being at every game, partying, the two alter egos texting each other all day, about plans to go to more games and do more partying, sounds like he’s trying to promote being a Raiders season ticket holder as sort of like being in college all over again. Sales gimmick.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
The O-Line the way I see it:
51 Chris Morris C-Youngblood beats out Wade’s waning productivity, especially since he can play guard.
71 John Wade C-Joins the ranks of millions of unemployed Americans.
64 Samson Satele C-Screw the rumors coming out of Miami, Satele, when healthy, is extremely strong. Add in the fact that we run a zone line, and with Cable’s tuteledge, Satele will be ready opening night. Better than Grove but still has to prove he’s a Raider ready Center.
66 Cooper Carlisle G-Will win the starting job by default…really hope McQuistan beats him out. Big Red has talent to start.
62 Jonathan Compas G–Need to check my compass to find Davis ( and I am from CA)…wait…oh,,Davis has a football team?
79 Paul McQuistan G-Bring on the Big Red Mullet. Kiffin hid this kid deep on the roster when he should’ve replaced Green. Cooper is a good player but has reached the limit of his abilities. Big Red is bigger, younger and has room grow.
76 Robert Gallery G-Gallery is a playoff game away from the Pro Bowl. While he won’t make us forget the Wiz, he’s done an amazing job turning around his career and playing at an All-Pro level.
59 Jon Condo LS- Condo is another All-Pro, albeit at a position that requires less skill than many others. Condo makes team and six figures again this year, and deservedly so.
69 James Marten T-Ricky’s cousin competes for the last backup tackle spot, but likely loses out to Wilson.
74 Cornell Green T-The Raiders make Green’s firing into a Pay-Perview event and raise millions. Fans go wild and overturn cars and the Mayor throws a parade.
72 Erik Pears T-EP phones home and tells mom and dad he’s a serviceable backup at RT. No complaints here.
70 Khalif Barnes T-The Main Event, a battle royal for the coveted LT spot…After Kiffin’s tongue lashing of Henderson, I doubt he (Henderson) goes quietly into the night. KB will have to really flash some talent in order to play better than Henderson did at the end of last year. And if he does, the Raiders will be better off for it.
78 Marcus Johnson T-Mostly likely join Brett Farve in Missippi to watch the 2009 NFL season from home.
75 Mario Henderson T-Shut down several elite DEs at the end of the year. However, if Cable has a hankering for KB it won’t mean squat. McQuistan did the same thing the year prior and still rode the bench.
63 Mark Wilson T-His name alone should disqualify him from playing for the Raiders. However, Wilson has shown enough in previous preseasons to warrant a spot as backup…Pears best bring his best to ensure the Raiders never again have to hear the name “Off-the-Mark Wilson”.
Oh, and LMN: Manchester U baby!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Religion is not a gimmick, it’s a choice…like being a Raider or a minority.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Religion is the biggest scam ever invented.
Think about it I have an imaginary friend and he only talks through me…so give me your money…then the government gives them a tax exemption on that money.
Then they build these big churches that only get used for about 5-6 hours a week what a waste of space, if they truly were a church they would house the homeless during the week in those big empty churches.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
666 – No worries. You’re just a ball of energy existing on the planet and when you die, you will become nothing. Isn’t that awesome?
April 30th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Homeless could be considered a choice as well. Choice to be lazy or choice to make a living.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
SNB666-
You are right…vote for the Fair Tax Act and every Church, religious people who don’t attend church, drug dealers and minorities, will have to pay tax.
Couldn’t agree with you more!
April 30th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
666,
Ever read The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong. Also she wrote A History of God, I think you will like them.
April 30th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Raider O i like this book
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great-Religion-Everything/dp/0446579807
April 30th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
666,
Also,
Religion is not what it’s suppose to be now, you have people killing in the name of God, homeles people, and the list goes on and on…
Is this what God wants??!?
I don’t think so, but that’s only my opinion.
I believe in God and Religion. It’s not to go to heaven or avoid hell, but more about doing the right thing. IMHO
April 30th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
666,
Those books by Armstrong share your views, and that’s why I asked you if you ever read them.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Raider O-
Not that I agree with Trip-6, but I do agree about the tax issue…can’t wait for everyone to pay tax.
The sooner all Americans pay tax, the sooner we get true reform.
If not, all the factories will move to Beijing and I’ll have even more wealth.
Raider ready!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
When you believe in a God, it has more to do with believing that theres a reason or a purpose for living in the the first place. I mean…question why you’re here. Did this just magically happen or is something behind the madness? I believe there is a God but can I prove it? No. Do I hope there is a God? Absolutely. I would rather risk living right and being accepted into Heaven if there is one, then to risk doing wrong and end up in Hell if there is one. Religion certainly makes it difficult to do wrong because the consequences after death “could be” far greater than the consequences on Earth.
But hey…If you don’t believe in God then you have nothing to lose right? Might as well do anything and everything you ever wanted because you only have such a limited time to live and if theres no consequence after death then fuk it…live at your own free will…whats holding you back? Man’s law?
April 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Every player on defense should be given a pass after Rob Ryan was DC.
Rob Ryan is a fuktard and a half. Lets see who can play under a credible DC. After week 8 i’ll be willing to hand out pink slips.
Oh, and OakGlenn is a braindead pickle kissing pillow biter.
The end, period, rack me Jerr.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
The Raiders didn’t draft a defensive tackle to help the run defense. Here’s Tom Cable’s explanation:
“The run game is kind of addressed a couple of ways. I think that we’ve gotta coach better and clean up some things in terms of what we’re doing, system-wise. I think we’ve addressed that by the coaching staff we’ve hired. And then we’ve got to get better at the linebacker spot. And when I say better, I mean more depth there. That’s really a key for us. You look what happens who we lose a guy, and then we kind of have to piecemeal it together. So this gives us a chance to not have that issue. Mitchell definitely upgrades us if any of you have taken the time to look at him now and see what he is physically. We feel a lot better about it. So we’ve got some good tackles on this football team. They’ve gotta play like it.”
April 30th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
666,
I do see your point. I just think true Religion is talked about by most people, but only a few practice it.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Raider O I am looking at it right now on Amazon.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
666 – My question to you is and I’m not against what you may or may not believe by the way…I just want to know. If you don’t believe in God, which is perfectly fine, then why do you support the number 666? If there is no God, there surely is no Satan. Also…if 666 represents Evil…with or without God…do you support being a bad person? I’m just curious simply because its interesting to hear others takes. I used to be Atheist. I then used to be Agnostic. I am now a believer but my previous past allows me to see things from everyones point of view. I’m open minded.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I’ll be back…gotta go to the store.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
More tax!! It depends whos paying it.
Cos I’m all for it, but leave me alone.
No more tax for me pls.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
You guys have done it now
buttholeprick 
will soon log on and tell you how the Catholics are the root of all evils 
and how the Catholic religion has ruined the Philipines 
Then he’ll start bragging about working for the CIA as a spy and how he single handed brought down the Marcos rule 
You guys had to stir the pot, didn’t you 
April 30th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Boy does this blog need for the OTAs to get underway ..
You’re right about the 6 days a week those churches are empty.
My favorite one is the “Building Fund”, LOL! Has anyone EVER seen anything built with their Building Fund?
April 30th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
What’s up Trolls.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
becareful O hes waiting under the bridge for BHP to show so he can POUNCE on him….be verw verw quite(that elmer fudds voice) hes hunting wabbits
April 30th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Jhill,
I like it. we have all the Flavors, Baskin who?? You know!!
April 30th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
# SilverNBlack666 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
24 Says
lets not have a religious debate because we all know that the granddaughter of the pastor of the church (who also taught Sunday school there) is in jail for murdering an 8 year old girl in Tracy not an Atheist.
Just one example
………………
The problem is not that God. The problem is PEOPLE. No matter what belief system they are in, people will always do horrible things.
You can’t name me one group of people who doesn’t have a murderer in the bunch.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
R8,
You crazy!!
LMAO.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
# jhill Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Boy does this blog need for the OTAs to get underway ..
You’re right about the 6 days a week those churches are empty.
My favorite one is the “Building Fund”, LOL! Has anyone EVER seen anything built with their Building Fund?
……………..
Yes. I have.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
A famous Catholic Cardinal once said that it would be a mistake to think that God was chiefly interested in religion.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
You guys really have to read this book, The Great Transformation.
It’s very interesting and it reflects on all these subjects we talked about.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Issues not subject.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Holy $hit we fight enough on this blog just talking about the RAIDERS…lets not start religion,or politics….i guess if it gets out of hand we can always blame…..you no who………ffkin Fargas
April 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
PFT says Seahawks just signed Leroy Hill.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I thought I was the only Bible thumper here.
April 30th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
666 – I get what you’re saying. Its cool. Certainly…religion does not make a person good and if you don’t believe, that does not make you bad.
You also have to question. Does God get tired of doing whatever he does after all these years just like Al Davis? Is God’s Franchise (Earth) on a 6 year losing streak? He’s really got to get this Sh1t turned around because hes losing his touch haha.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Man…I know we can’t win talking religion or politics, its just nice to break away from football and get into the topics sometimes. I mean, we’re basically friends without faces on this blog. We spend a good amount of time talking to each other and we don’t even know each other. The least we can do is enjoy other facets of life right? No harm, no foul and no judgement. Its easy to move onto another topic at any time.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
It started raining here about 20 minutes ago. Supposed to be record breaking rains or something like that in San Jose. Its about freakin time.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Lets discuss knitting.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Haha. If only…
April 30th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
SilverNBlack666 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
do me a favor and ask god where she lives?
http://pibones.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/elisha_cuthbert.jpg
======================================================= WOW…. he sure does good work doesnt he
April 30th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Says…a perfectly made ball of energy.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
SnB, #203 Nick Bell was one of the laziest players I’ve ever seen. He had a hamstring injury and took 3months to rehab and the team waited and waited. There were days when Nick Bell never got out of bed.
I was very close to the team at that time and it was the most frustrated I was with a player outside of Marinovich. Those two were suppose to take this team over and win and the both lacked the desire to be great.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
SilverNBlack666 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Raider O i like this book
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great-Religion-Everything/dp/0446579807
————-
666…dude you must be hardcore atheist…not many of us out there but i believe the numbers are growing.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I can’t wait for some real news!! OTAs!! Anything!! At this point I don’t care!!
I need my fix!!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Al,
Great!! That all we need!! lol
I’m playing bro.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I hear you O. 5/8 cannot come fast enough.
April 30th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
That’s, sorry.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
24…How is the Swine shcytt in SJ? I am about to be there next week.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
yahoo sports just did a real nice piece on Nnamdi. And people whine about him being overpaid. he deserves every penny and more so than the rookies.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
One thing is for certain.
Us fans are on a COMPLETELY different page than the old stubborn man Al and Coach Cable as far as the draft was concerned and it is disturbing and sad at the same time.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
(As of April 30, 2009, 10:30 AM ET)
States
# of laboratory confirmed cases
Deaths
Arizona 1
California 14
Indiana 1
Kansas 2
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 1
Nevada 1
New York 50
Ohio 1
South Carolina
10
Texas
26
1
TOTAL COUNTS 109 cases 1 death
April 30th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
DKnight007 – Everyone in the world is not on the same page as Al Davis.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Alisgod – There was 1 case at Branham High School which isn’t far so they shut the school down for a week. There was a possible case at my ladies work in East Side San Jose but we don’t know anymore than that.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
# SnB Defense Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
The Raiders didn’t draft a defensive tackle to help the run defense. Here’s Tom Cable’s explanation:
“The run game is kind of addressed a couple of ways. I think that we’ve gotta coach better and clean up some things in terms of what we’re doing, system-wise. I think we’ve addressed that by the coaching staff we’ve hired. And then we’ve got to get better at the linebacker spot. And when I say better, I mean more depth there. That’s really a key for us. You look what happens who we lose a guy, and then we kind of have to piecemeal it together. So this gives us a chance to not have that issue. Mitchell definitely upgrades us if any of you have taken the time to look at him now and see what he is physically. We feel a lot better about it. So we’ve got some good tackles on this football team. They’ve gotta play like it.”
^^^^
This team still needs another STRONG DT…
April 30th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
# 24 Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
DKnight007 – Everyone in the world is not on the same page as Al Davis.
^^^^^^
Yeah and it’s sad….doesn’t that usually happen to the great minds of our time?
They usually become delusional and insane…
April 30th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
DKnight007 – Age affects everyone and our day will come to.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
I gotta sleep…goodnight…
Alisgod – Where in San Jose are you going?
I’ll read later. Peace.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12252778?source=most_emailed
April 30th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
24…man that schytt is scary. For once, i feel safe in hillbilly country (Tennessee) but gotta see family.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_12250368
April 30th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
The only thing to fear is fear itself.
Goodnight…(For Real)
April 30th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
24…I’ll be visiting Evergreen and staying there for 4 months. We got a little baby so we are nervous for sure. We’re making stops in Tex, NM, and Arizona…all along the border states…scary schytt.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
24…actually the worst part is I’m supposed to go to strip clubs in phoenix but that is out of the question now. They got good strip clubs there.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
nite all
April 30th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Well….this past draft should make or break the old stubborn man.
If these guys don’t show any sense of development by year two…the old man needs to end the lunacy and step aside and retire.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:26 am
chris johnson practices with deion in the summer time, and guess what receiver they brought in to run routes against him …your boy and mines ” michael crabtree”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT_Ny4s4IL0
or just type chris johnson…silver and black show
May 1st, 2009 at 12:35 am
With the 11th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft the Oakland Raiders select Taylor Mays, Safety, USC.
2 girls kissing is a beautiful thing, but this pick would be sexy lol.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:45 am
Sanjay Lal wow!!! Thats not good.He is A Al Davis “guy”/spy. just teach DHB the 9 route and watch him fly. war silver & black.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:28 am
I seriously think that our WRs are far too young, we need at least one vet – maybe a 5-8 year pro… thoughts?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:28 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
1 week
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May 1st, 2009 at 3:29 am
When is our mini camp?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:35 am
Centurion,I think its 5/08!!! or these are OTA’s,if thats what you mean =)
May 1st, 2009 at 3:37 am
Cool, cheers. I’ve seen you on before, you from the bay? I’m a Brit
May 1st, 2009 at 3:44 am
No,I used to live in SoCal but now I’m in Florida.
There are a few posters from England or Denmark.They ALWAYS have insightful comments.From all of us on this site WELCOME ABOARD!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:49 am
LMN is from Denmark and ENGLANDRAIDER is in Eangland,of course.Its afternoon where you guys are so they are usually the 1st 2 post daily.This place gets hoping around 9 or 10 eastern time.As a matter of fact those guys should be here already.Babyslash is in England also
Where you guys at?!?!?!?!?!?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:56 am
# Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Dude,
I love Al Green!!!
Some Al, a little Ray, a few puffs from the Magic Dragon, and you have a session!!!
You know!!!
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I KNOW, but you need to add some Bill Withers… but the Reverend Al Green sure can make some tunes..
Raider O, how is your girl?
May 1st, 2009 at 4:04 am
Awesome, i’ve posted on the site before but without a registered username, i’m guessing guests arn’t allowed anymore..?
How easy is it to get tickets to see the S+B? I’m thinking of coming over and watching a game, maybe even a preseason vs. the 49ers….my bro is a 9ers fan – of course, delighted that Crabtree fell to them :/
May 1st, 2009 at 4:06 am
LMN I think 24 is saying;
To be safe you have to be aware and look 360 degrees around you at all times.A swivel spins in a circle
May 1st, 2009 at 4:08 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 4:06 am
LMN I think 24 is saying;
To be safe you have to be aware and look 360 degrees around you at all times.A swivel spins in a circle
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true, makes sense… thanks!
May 1st, 2009 at 4:24 am
Oh and thankx 4 correcting me,sorry I hate 2 post an incorrect thingy :=)
May 1st, 2009 at 4:28 am
What do you guys think of our new secondary? Asomugha, Johnson, Branch and Mitchell – or will they put Huff in still?
May 1st, 2009 at 4:30 am
hey Centurion,if you go 2 OAKLAND RAIDERS,you can get all ticket info there
May 1st, 2009 at 4:39 am
We all been talking about Huff sinse the draft b/c of Mitchell.Some say hes on the way out,others think we wont start 2 rookie safetys as Branch was injured last year.I hope we start Mitchell&Branch.It’s highly improbable we go 2 the S/B this year,but not impossible.Let them grow together.We got really good picks the last 3 years,imo.I say TURN THE HOUNDS LOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 4:39 am
Yeh but is it easy to get tickets…is there a high demand or are there always seats available? I support Manchester United in Soccer and their tickets wherever they play, are almost impossible to get hold of!
May 1st, 2009 at 4:40 am
yeh man, we should do it! We just need to get a decent DT somehow…
May 1st, 2009 at 5:23 am
Centurion..
isnt it hard to root for Man U, when the owner beat our Raiders in the last SB??
May 1st, 2009 at 5:46 am
oh oh
May 1st, 2009 at 5:52 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, 4EVA , L M N, GOOD DAY 2 EVERYONE..
May 1st, 2009 at 6:00 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
AM Crew, whats up guys?
Darn IT dept blocked me from logging on the last day and a half.
How many receivers we need?
May 1st, 2009 at 6:12 am
GoodDay, Hwnr8r and Dirtlot
May 1st, 2009 at 6:15 am
ROOKIE’S & FREE AGENTS ARE DUE IN MAY 7-8. JERSEY # WILL BE ASSIGN’D THEN..
May 1st, 2009 at 6:15 am
I think of thought Bryant would be a DE in the NFL … he’s too small for a DT
May 1st, 2009 at 6:16 am
good morning Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, LMN, 4eva …
the AM crew is intact!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:21 am
HEY ROCKSTAR , HWNDR, GOOD MORNING
May 1st, 2009 at 6:21 am
the Raiders just listed Oregon linebacker Jerome Boyd as a safety – He’s 6-foot-2 , 185 pounds …
May 1st, 2009 at 6:23 am
Boyd is the owner of the fastest 40 time by a Ducks linebacker (4.33) seconds.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:25 am
DE Bryant is listed at 6-foot-6, 289 pounds and he has unusual speed for his size (4.92 speed)
May 1st, 2009 at 6:32 am
Good Morning Rockstar, Dirt Lot, LMN, 4eva…
Sorry, in and out this morning. Deadlines moved up…so
You guys think that Lal can do wonders for our ever growing receiver core?
May 1st, 2009 at 6:34 am
How many receivers we need?
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looks like we got 12 guys competing for 5 (maybe 6) spots. should be intense!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:35 am
Morning RRS…
May 1st, 2009 at 6:37 am
You guys think that Lal can do wonders for our ever growing receiver core?
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Sanjay Lal needs help. Maybe experienced guys like Tollner & Hackett can give him some tips or advice. James Lofton is still with the team in some capacity and Tim Brown is always saying that he wants to help the Raiders turn the corner…
May 1st, 2009 at 6:39 am
PUT HUFF ON SPECIAL-TEAMS AND LEAVE HIM THERE,HE CAN FILL IN ON DEFENSE IF SOMEONE GET’S HURT,GOD FORBID, OR TAKE THE CAP HIT AND CUT THE MAN..
May 1st, 2009 at 6:40 am
yep
May 1st, 2009 at 6:41 am
What’s up fellas, 4eva you started a craze I bet you see a couple of fukking fargas jersey at the coliseum this year
May 1st, 2009 at 6:43 am
Vet wr rarely help out in the sense of developing young wr look at Timmy and Rice neither wanted anything to do with mentoring most wr want the ball !!!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:47 am
Vet wr rarely help out in the sense of developing young wr
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the only “veteran” in the WR corps is Javon Walker. he’s just trying to get healthy according to Tom Cable
retired WR’s like Lofton & Brown are the ones I was referring to NMF
May 1st, 2009 at 6:47 am
I read yesterday some one posted huff was a sure tackler what which huff have they been watching because he misses tackles like he is schweigert.
My god how do we draft such horrible safeties gibson,huff,schweigert and the two great fa pope and dorsett some one bring eddie anderson out of retirement he will still outplay huff. I remember when people use to fear our safeties well they will again!!! Branch/Mitchell
May 1st, 2009 at 6:48 am
bwahahaha…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/28/police-stop-bicyclists-to_n_192511.html
great youtube-thingy =)
May 1st, 2009 at 6:53 am
LMN, fair point about the Glazers! But we don’t really pay attention to who owns a club in England it’s all about the managers and players. As far as we’re concerned Ferguson is more the face of Man U!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:54 am
Did Branch switch to safety because he couldn’t win a spot at CB, i can’t remember…
May 1st, 2009 at 6:58 am
Did Branch switch to safety because he couldn’t win a spot at CB, i can’t remember…
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No. He played CB in college, but was a projected safety in the NFL, sort of like Malcolm Jenkins that way
May 1st, 2009 at 7:01 am
FUNNY ABOUT OWNER’S , IF THEY PUT A “NO POST’S MENTIONING AL DAVIS ” THING ON HERE 4 ONE WEEK,HALF OF THE PEOPLE HERE IN THE EVENINGS WOULD LOSE THERE MIND’S.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:03 am
I bet Al Davis remains the Raiders’ owner until hes forced otherwise…i think after he leaves, the fans should own the Raiders!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:09 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 6:47 am
I read yesterday some one posted huff was a sure tackler what which huff have they been watching because he misses tackles like he is schweigert.
My god how do we draft such horrible safeties gibson,huff,schweigert and the two great fa pope and dorsett some one bring eddie anderson out of retirement he will still outplay huff. I remember when people use to fear our safeties well they will again!!! Branch/Mitchell
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Don’t forget the great Patrick Bates…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:11 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 6:48 am
bwahahaha…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/28/police-stop-bicyclists-to_n_192511.html
great youtube-thingy =)
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LOL. This is also the Danish approach to Somali pirates?
May 1st, 2009 at 7:11 am
centurionWR87 Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 6:53 am
LMN, fair point about the Glazers! But we don’t really pay attention to who owns a club in England it’s all about the managers and players. As far as we’re concerned Ferguson is more the face of Man U
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true, just had to ask, im a LFC fan, or rather if/when i root for a premier league team i root for LFC, mostly because thats where Agger plays…
LFC kicked out of the champions league, gives them some time to prepare for the hunt for !st place in your league…
what really bothers me, is the russians, glazers and the americans in LFC, the thai dictat0r in city and all the others, they take the game away from the fans, now there are too many suits attending (or rather NOT attending, but owns the tickets, and not enough proper fans.. I think thats why you cant get tickets to Man U games, I dunno, but I think it stinks
May 1st, 2009 at 7:14 am
LMN, you’re spot on. What i admire about the NFL and NHL (and i assume it’s the same in the NBA and MLB) is the equality of it. How it’s not about the richest club getting the best players and becoming richer….it’s about who manages their team well in the front office and down on the field, motivating the players and getting them to play as a team. This is what sport is all about…..ANY GIVEN SUNDAY – great motto, i wish the football and rugby leagues in England would take a leaf outta their cousins’ book!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:15 am
BTW, bring it on Liverpool!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:19 am
Centurion…
but still….. a franchise like Raiders should praise them lucky for not having relegation… we would be the 5th division had the NFL had such a thing =) LOL
May 1st, 2009 at 7:31 am
Relegation? WTF?
May 1st, 2009 at 7:31 am
# La Milicia Negra Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:28 am
BSJ..
btw, Maersk “gave” its ships to USN during WW2, and the maersk family fled to USA, and the ties have since been rather strong.. USA asked many nations for its ships, but Hr Møllers father asked before that if the USMM would want to have them…
usmm.org/foreign.html
usmm.org/danish.html
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yup you captured one, I know, and I think that was a mistake, a bad hit… but you have more stricter jurisdiction than we have…. I advise you to read the marine laws, i posted some weeks ago…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:32 am
wow, did the Mod just delete something here?
May 1st, 2009 at 7:33 am
Got rid of my comment too :/
May 1st, 2009 at 7:33 am
After all the religious talk last night I find this:
Eatery stops using grill after chef sees Virgin Mary’s image on it
The day after the chef spotted Mary, the Rev. Gerardo Fernandez of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church confirmed the image was a true likeness of the Virgin, says restaurant general manager Brenda Martinez. Since then, the griddle with the image has been retired from service in the kitchen and put on display in a storage room.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:34 am
Wow, the mod erased my comment about the pirate we did capture…curious.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:34 am
Some more info on these 2 players, I like the comment about Shaugnessy’s technique and use of hands being the best in the DE class.
Matt Shaugnessy:
“(Kyle) Moore and (Matt) Shaughnessy are never going to be productive sack artists at the next level, but possess the frames and length to hold the point of attack and can possibly mature into five-technique defensive ends.
Shaughnessy has seen his first step slowly diminish because of a rash of injuries throughout his college career.
However, he showcases great technique and uses his hands to shed blocks as well as any defensive end in the class.”
“A closer look at the Raiders’ picks: Round 3/71 – Matt Shaughnessy, DE, Wisconsin, 6-5, 270…
A base end who can play either side and can hopefully upgrade a porous rush defense, Shaughnessy will push two-year end Jay Richardson if he holds up physically. Overcame a broken leg in spring practices in 2008 to go on to earn All-Big Ten honorable mention honors.”
On Slade Norris:
“COULD SURPRISE: Linebacker Slade Norris, Oregon State. A speedy presence at outside linebacker with experience as a situational pass rusher, Norris could end up contributing on special teams and in third down situations.”
“A closer look at the Raiders’ picks: Round 4/126 – Slade Norris, OLB, Oregon State, 6-2, 232…
“Joins incumbent linebackers Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard and Jon Alston as a speed player, with the added bonus that he has successful college experience rushing the passer with 10 sacks as a senior. Lewis also has the potential to be a core special teams player.
Positives: Rangy build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Good initial burst off the edge as a pass rusher and the speed to close quickly. Capable of challenging the tackle’s shoulder and shows some flexibility to bend around him and attack the passer.
Good late explosiveness to force fumbles. High effort player who gives full effort on every snap. Experienced, cerebral player who may only need an opportunity to enjoy success.
Negatives: Classic ‘tweener. Essentially a one trick pony at this time. Lacks the bulk to remain at defensive end and may lack the necessary speed and agility for coverage. Questionable instincts for linebacker. Relies on his agility to avoid blockers when in space. Struggles to disengage from blockers once locked on. Only one season as a fulltime starter.”
May 1st, 2009 at 7:35 am
Raider TW – random story! You a Christian?
May 1st, 2009 at 7:35 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:34 am
Wow, the mod erased my comment about the pirate we did capture…curious
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i read it before they deleted it..
May 1st, 2009 at 7:36 am
Shaughnassy looks great! I think he’s a great developmental player, maybe along with Scott…. i think our lower picks arn’t too shabby, i like stryker sulak too from that bunch
May 1st, 2009 at 7:36 am
I was until I reached the age of reason.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:37 am
Maybe we arn’t allowed to talk politics on here…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:38 am
centurionWR87 Says:
Maybe we arn’t allowed to talk politics on here…
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Yeah, but Narco Boob call threaten not to watch the NFL chnnl until they fire that “j3w” Rich Eisen.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:40 am
LMN, I think the UN has authorised the pirates to be tried in Kenya.
And thanks to Maersk for the ships. I’m sure your buddy Eisenhower appreciated the help.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:40 am
Bob…
well, i guess we are all different.. whats importatn to me, in that report is….
—”Shaughnessy has seen his first step slowly diminish because of a rash of injuries throughout his college career.”—
I dont like that one bit!
—”Classic ‘tweener. Essentially a one trick pony at this time. Lacks the bulk to remain at defensive end and may lack the necessary speed and agility for coverage.”—
to me he sounds like another Darnell Bing…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:42 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:40 am
LMN, I think the UN has authorised the pirates to be tried in Kenya.
And thanks to Maersk for the ships. I’m sure your buddy Eisenhower appreciated the help.
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LOL, regarding the Scheissenhower comment…
regarding Kenya, yeah but Denmark is against death penalty so we cant do that…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:43 am
As reported here Tuesday, No. 7 overall pick Darrius Heyward-Bey will wear the No. 12 of quarterback great Ken Stabler (as well as Rich Gannon). If they’re going to call him the next Randy Moss, why not No. 18?
** Well, because No. 18 went to fourth-round wide receiver Louis Murphy. No pressure, kid.
** Safety Mike Mitchell will wear the No. 34 once preferred by Bo Jackson.
** Defensive end Matt Shaughnessy got No. 99, but don’t tell Warren Sapp.
** The rest: linebacker Slade Norris (No. 58), defensive end Striker Sulak (No. 96) and tight end Brandon Myers (No. 83).
** Undrafted pickups given numbers so far are No. 67 Desmond Bryant, No. 62 Jonathan Compas, No. 89 Nick Miller (thanks, Ronald Curry), No. 87 Shawn Bayes, No. 30 Jerome Boyd and No. 88 Chris O’Neill.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:43 am
# RaiderTW Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:38 am
centurionWR87 Says:
Maybe we arn’t allowed to talk politics on here…
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Yeah, but Narco Boob call threaten not to watch the NFL chnnl until they fire that “j3w” Rich Eisen.
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bwahahahhaa for real???? Narko Bob is ridiculous =)
May 1st, 2009 at 7:45 am
I hope we waterboard the captured pirate just for FUN!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:45 am
RaiderWOJ…
good! In like WRs with low numbers! so fine with me =)
May 1st, 2009 at 7:46 am
# Dakota Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:45 am
I hope we waterboard the captured pirate just for FUN!
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well why not, your nation has the experience, what does your daddys war-buddies form the pacific war think of that???
May 1st, 2009 at 7:49 am
LMN,
I honestly think he & MR get aid to disrupt blogs by talking about race, politics, drugs & such just to make (in this case) Raider fans look bad. I’m sure they are on other blogs (politics) doing the same. I try not to engage the a$$h0le$ because it does nothing constructive & feeds their ego.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:50 am
Waterboard Cheney until he comes to his senses.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:50 am
TW…
sponsored by denver and Pittsburgh…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:52 am
Somebod please tell DHB to take a tai-chi, meditation, or some other class that teaches focus and concentration. Usally WR’s that miss the “easy one’s” lack focus, and thats what they say aboout him
Focus is inconsistent. Drops too many ‘catchable’ balls
May 1st, 2009 at 7:54 am
# Raiderwoj Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:52 am
Somebod please tell DHB to take a tai-chi, meditation, or some other class that teaches focus and concentration. Usally WR’s that miss the “easy one’s” lack focus, and thats what they say aboout him
Focus is inconsistent. Drops too many ‘catchable’ balls
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and some Astanga Yoga…. it would do the entire team some good =)
May 1st, 2009 at 7:55 am
Raiderwoj, COULD BE he was double teamed when he dropped those balls. But I haven’t watched the youtubes of it all.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:56 am
I’m gonna waterboard my dog next time she gets in the garbage…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:58 am
couldnt hurt right? I just really want this kid to do good. because if nothing left to have the aholes at bspn look stupid. I would love to see in five years, at the draft,them replay the clip of carter and those jacka$$es while reeling of great stats for him while waitin for the Raiders pick in the 2014 draft
May 1st, 2009 at 8:01 am
# Raiderwoj Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:58 am
couldnt hurt right? I just really want this kid to do good. because if nothing left to have the aholes at bspn look stupid. I would love to see in five years, at the draft,them replay the clip of carter and those jacka$$es while reeling of great stats for him while waitin for the Raiders pick in the 2014 draft
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that could be sweet, and no it couldnt hurt… btw ace WRs get the ball in double and triple coverage…
as a #7 he better become an ace…
May 1st, 2009 at 8:04 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson, I waterboard my dogs a$$ when he s#!+s in the house!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:04 am
Bob,
I like this Shaugnessy kid as well. Great technique, great motor, long arms and big hands, stronger than he looks. They just need to bulk up his lower body, and get him some better conditioning, so he won’t injure as easily.
Slade Norris and Jon Alston might be battling for a roster spot, with special teams being the deciding factor.
I don’t know how they plan to use Stryker Sulak. They have him listed as DE on their website, so I guess they want to bulk him up.
I still think Frantz Joseph is gonna turn out to be the best LB in this bunch. He will never be able to cover anybody well, but he can set a tone on defense. Give him a full year with no more financial worries and nothing but football to work on 8 hours a day, and he could be a monster, after all Bart Scott was once an UDFA.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:05 am
tai-chi, meditation, Astanga Yoga …
WHAT ??? screw that
DHB is like Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights “I wanna go fast!”
May 1st, 2009 at 8:05 am
Here’s what I like about these picks, specially Shaughnessy, Norris, Sulak and Myers.
Many people here have noted these kids we drafted are all described as the “high effort”, “non-stop motor”, “character” type of players.
On top of that, they have also been very productive in College, as they always say about a player with size or speed concerns “just put on the tape”, well their tape will show productivity.
So, we have the motor and the college production nailed down….and they are all fast, athletic players as well.
Norris size-speed numbers match those of Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews.
Sulak’s speed ranked 6th for DE’s and just outside the top 10 for LB’s.
Myers pro-day 40 time would have ranked in the top 10 had he ran at the combine.
Point is, we didn’t drift away from drafting top athletes but they come in with great work ethic and production, isn’t that how experts say you are supposed to draft?.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:05 am
Speaking of Somalia, read this article about a guy I served with in the Marines – Aidid’s son. We didn’t know who he was at the time, but we sure gave him a lot of sh!t for wearing too much cologne in the field. He claimed to be a prince, but we just called him a camel pimp.
http://www.boston.com/news/daily/11/somali_warlord.htm
May 1st, 2009 at 8:05 am
Question
I know Sanjay Lal’s dentist, does that make me an insider?
May 1st, 2009 at 8:06 am
Last night a horse & rider was pulled over for drunk riding here in Denver at a strip mall.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:07 am
Only a Donkey fan
May 1st, 2009 at 8:08 am
The Denver Broncos’ crowded backfield has become a bit clearer with the release of third-year tailback Selvin Young. The Broncos released Young on Thursday.
LOL, but they kept Lamont!!!???
May 1st, 2009 at 8:10 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 8:05 am
tai-chi, meditation, Astanga Yoga …
WHAT ??? screw that
DHB is like Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights “I wanna go fast!”
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remember Usian Bolt? he does Astanga Yoga =)
May 1st, 2009 at 8:11 am
BBB:
last year we kept Jon Alston, Sam Williams and Robert Thomas on the roster. After Thomas got injured and placed on IR we signed Cooper to take his roster spot.
Ricky Brown & Isaiah Ekejiuba are locks. Sulak, Norris & F. Joseph will make the roster if they all get prove to be upgrades over Alston & Williams. Thomas signed with the Redskins. RIP Cooper
May 1st, 2009 at 8:13 am
# RaiderTW Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 8:08 am
The Denver Broncos’ crowded backfield has become a bit clearer with the release of third-year tailback Selvin Young. The Broncos released Young on Thursday.
LOL, but they kept Lamont!!!???
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yup, and Torain might be next to go… I would love to have a guy like selvin young if it meant Fargas wouldnt be a part of the ‘09 season..
May 1st, 2009 at 8:14 am
So how long before Lamonts back goes out again, are there odds in vegas on that?
May 1st, 2009 at 8:15 am
LMN
Shaughnessy has had 2 major injuries, tore ligaments on a knee in 2006 (missed 2 games because of it) and broke a leg before last season, but there are no reports of nagging injuries, he hasn’t been the type of guy who misses 2 or 3 games a year with a variety of ailments, he missed 2 games in his freshman season and that’s it.
Maybe he has lost a little in his first step, but that’s not his game anyway.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:16 am
I still think Frantz Joseph is gonna turn out to be the best LB in this bunch.
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Unfortunately, the only way we’re gonna find out is if this kid proves to be an absolute beast on special teams. We already know that Alston & Williams are strong in this category and we also know that speed is not Joseph’s strong suit. He’s facing a VERY difficult challenge to even make this team. I wouldn’t pencil him in as a starter at MLB for the next 10 years just yet fellas. Might even be a practice squad guy to start out with …
May 1st, 2009 at 8:17 am
woj…
between week 4 and 6…
May 1st, 2009 at 8:18 am
Shaughnessy plays well hurt. plus he’s a solid run defender …
Maybe Derrick Burgess should take notes?
May 1st, 2009 at 8:20 am
LMN,
That long, you got alot of faith in him. I was thinkin second day of dbl days.
RR,
I think you are right on about Joseph, just don’t see him breaking into that starting lineup real soon, but a bit of an upside on him cause of the type of player he is.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:20 am
Bob…
true, but the hits will be stronger than in college, an dif he is that fragile now, how fragile will be after he´s been attacked by a Pro-oline ??
I doubt very strongly about this kid…
May 1st, 2009 at 8:23 am
an dif = and if….
May 1st, 2009 at 8:32 am
# Bob Marley Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 8:05 am
Here’s what I like about these picks, specially Shaughnessy, Norris, Sulak and Myers.
Many people here have noted these kids we drafted are all described as the “high effort”, “non-stop motor”, “character” type of players.
On top of that, they have also been very productive in College, as they always say about a player with size or speed concerns “just put on the tape”, well their tape will show productivity.
So, we have the motor and the college production nailed down….and they are all fast, athletic players as well.
Norris size-speed numbers match those of Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews.
Sulak’s speed ranked 6th for DE’s and just outside the top 10 for LB’s.
Myers pro-day 40 time would have ranked in the top 10 had he ran at the combine.
Point is, we didn’t drift away from drafting top athletes but they come in with great work ethic and production, isn’t that how experts say you are supposed to draft?.
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my sentiments exactly…we are definitly changing our mentality, the culture in the lockerroom with the mental expectations CC stresses from the players
May 1st, 2009 at 8:33 am
Good Morning Nation!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:35 am
Subject: Pirate Hunting Cruise
Somali cruise package that departs from Sawakin (in the Sudan ) and docks at Bagamoya (in Tanzania ). The cost is a bit high @ $800 per person double occupancy but I didn’t find that offensive. What I found encouraging and enlightened is that the cruise is encouraging people to bring their ‘High
powered weapons’ along on the cruise. If you don’t have weapons you can
rent them right there on the boat. They claim to have a master gunsmith on board and will have reloading parties every afternoon. The cruise lasts from 4-8 days and nights and costs a maximum of $3200 per person double occupancy (4 days). All the boat does is sail up and down the coast of Somalia
waiting to get hijacked by pirates. Here are some of the costs and claims
associated with the package.
M-16 full auto rental $ 25.00/day ammo at 100 rounds of 5.56 armor piercing ammo at 15.95
Ak-47 riffle @ No charge. ammo at 100 rounds of 7.62
Com block ball ammo at 14.95
Barrett M-107 .50 Cal sniper riffle rental 55.00/day ammo at 25 rounds 50 Cal armor piercing at 9.95
Crew members can double as spotters for 30.00 per hour (spotting scope included).
RPG’s at 75 bucks and 200 dollars for 3 standard loads
“Everyone gets use of free complimentary night vision equipment and coffee and snacks on the top deck from 7pm-6am.”
“MOUNTED MINIGUN AVAILABLE @ 450.00 per 30 seconds of sustained fire”
They advertise group rates and corporate discounts….. and even claim “FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY”
They even offer a partial money back if not satisfied….here’s some text from the ad.
“We guarantee that you will experience at least two hijacking attempts by pirates or we will refund half your money back including gun rental charges and any unused ammo ( mini gun charges not included).. How can we guarantee you will experience a hijacking? We operate at 5 knots within 12 miles of the coast of Somalia . If an attempted Hijacking does not occur we will turn the boat around and cruise by at 4 knots. We will repeat this for up to 8 days making three passes a day along the entire length of Somalia . At night the boat is fully lit and bottle rockets are shot off at intervals and loud disco music beamed shore side to attract attention. Cabin space is limited so respond quickly. Reserve your package before Feb 29 and get 100 rounds of free tracer ammo in the caliber of your choice.”
May 1st, 2009 at 8:41 am
Exla …good family fun…a family that hunt togeather stays togeather
May 1st, 2009 at 8:46 am
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/05/01/michael-crabtrees-dukakis-moment/
======================================================= man im glad we passed on this clown
May 1st, 2009 at 8:47 am
# r8rpaver Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 8:41 am
Exla …good family fun…a family that hunt togeather stays togeather
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Lol, yeah just ask the cheneys =)
May 1st, 2009 at 8:50 am
Frantz Joseph has been facing an uphill battle his entire football career, I think this kid makes the team by outworking everyone else and impressing Cable so much with his work ethic that he has to keep him. Besides out back-up MLB position is extremely bad, Brown is our best back-up, but he will probably start at SOLB, and Ekejiuba is the other option, but he is never played a down on defense in his entire pro career. Ekejiuba is special teams ONLY.
Assuming all of these guys have a great pre-season, I see our LB corps shaping up like this…
SOLB: Brown, Norris, Sulak
ILB: Morrison, Joseph, Ekejiuba
WOLB: Howard, Alston
it seems like they are trying to develop the ability to run a 34 look more often. We did not have the LB’s to pull that off last year.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:52 am
Good Morning Nation.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:54 am
Exla…funny stuff
May 1st, 2009 at 8:55 am
LMN…you need to work on your sense of humor more and get rid of the your anti-american sentiment on this blog.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:56 am
LMN,
She is doing a lot better today. Thank you for asking bro.
Do you like Ray too, listen to Georgia. It’s a good story too?
May 1st, 2009 at 8:58 am
Anti American!!! LMN loves American Football!!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:02 am
BBB: I know ST is important, but Cable wants guys that can do both …
It’s either Alston, Williams or Joseph. only one of those players will make the team unless somebody gets injured
SOLB: Brown, Sulak
ILB: Morrison, Joseph
WOLB: Howard, Norris
ST only: Ekejiuba & Condo
May 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
# Mad Road Dog Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 8:55 am
LMN…you need to work on your sense of humor more and get rid of the your anti-american sentiment on this blog.
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LOL, is it only fun if its a one way streak? I dont think so, you need to be able to take the pun both ways…
May 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
Crabtree will not practice with his fellow rookies in this weekend’s minicamp.
He says “I should be ready to go by training camp.”
Jason Smith will be the Rams starting RT this year (not LT)
Raji admitted he was a pot smoker in college
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LOL. I’m feeling pretty good about DHB now!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:08 am
Raider O…
yeah I do Like Ray, but Al Green better… and Bill withers over Ray, but I do like him =)
Im glad your girl is doing better..
May 1st, 2009 at 9:13 am
RRS,
I think it will come down to who else is on the roster and how these guys perform, of course. If Shields, or Walker or one of the DE’s is not looking sharp and all of these LB’s impress, they will try to make room.
There is also the chance that Alston gets cut. He was our key back-up last season and Cable said that our back-up situation was one of the problems last season. Not a ringing endorsement of his skills, I know he is a great ST’s guy, but so is Slade Norris apparently.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
Otis Redding
May 1st, 2009 at 9:16 am
Barton has introduced legislation that would prevent the NCAA from labeling a game a national championship unless it’s the outcome of a playoff system.
Is this really what tax $ is going to?
May 1st, 2009 at 9:18 am
# DirtyRaccoon Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
Otis Redding
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of course while we ad it, wilson-picket
May 1st, 2009 at 9:18 am
you guys have a great weekend. be safe!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:22 am
SnB666…
‘GrandMas hands’ is fantastic too, wasnt it sampled for that No-digity song by blackstreet boys or something like that??
May 1st, 2009 at 9:22 am
RRS…
thanks, you too…
May 1st, 2009 at 9:24 am
Later R8, and have a great Weekend bro.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:24 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:46 am
# Dakota Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:45 am
I hope we waterboard the captured pirate just for FUN!
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well why not, your nation has the experience, what does your daddys war-buddies form the pacific war think of that???
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They laugh at people that compare waterboarding to real torture.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:26 am
Keith Sweat
May 1st, 2009 at 9:27 am
Just kiddin LOL
May 1st, 2009 at 9:28 am
SilverNBlack666 Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 9:20 am
my head is so nappy wilson couldn’t pick it
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Ha ha ha
May 1st, 2009 at 9:30 am
Bob Wills is the King.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:30 am
Sorry, I meant RR.
By the way bro, I hope your Mother is doing and feeling better. God bless her.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:35 am
LMN,
Georgia On My Mind, wow!!!!!!
I’m having a great session now.
LMN when you come visit, you and me will have a great session, Cali Style!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:37 am
Torture? haaaaa hahahaha
May 1st, 2009 at 9:37 am
Waylon Jennings
Well the honky-tonks in Texas were my natural second home
Where you tip your hats to the ladies and the rose of San Antone
I grew up on music that we called western swing
It don’t matter who’s in Austin,Bob Wills is still the king
Lord i can still remember,the way things were back then
In spite of all the hard times,i’d live it all again
To hear the Texas playboys and Tommy Duncan sing
Makes me proud to be from Texas where Bob Wills is still the king
You can hear the Grand Ol’ Opry in Nashville Tennessee
It’s the home of country music,on that we all agree
But when you cross that ol’ Red River hoss that just don’t mean a thing
Cause’ once you’re down in Texas,Bob Wills is still the king
Well if you ain’t never been there then i guess you ain’t been told
That you just can’t live in Texas unless you got a lot of soul
It’s the home of Willie Nelson,the home of western swing
He’ll be the first to tell you,Bob Wills is still the king
May 1st, 2009 at 9:38 am
BART
Yeah, Frantz Joseph was a good signing, if he had remained at Boston College he probably would have been a mid-round pick.
They say he’s slow and projects as a 2 down player only but he’s actually just as fast as Laurinaitis and Maualuaga, if not faster.
People who were excited about bringing in Edgerton Hartwell last year should be very pleased with this pickup.
John Marshall has a background coaching LB’s and in his last stop at Seattle he turned Lofa Tatupu, LeRoy Hill and Julian Peterson into the best set of 4-3 LB’s in the league.
Hopefully he can help Morrison and Howard take the next step and find capable a 3rd LB out of the Brown, Alston, Norris, Sulak and Joseph bunch.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:38 am
Willie Nelson
With all the GREATS
May 1st, 2009 at 9:38 am
Some stuff about Slade from his teammate Victor Butler:
He took care to point out that close friend Slade
Norris – the unsung defensive end on the OSU team considering how little attention he has been given before the NFL draft – stands a good chance of being drafted, even if the pre-draft analysis indicates Norris will have to go the free agent route.
“He is a phenomenal athlete,” said Butler, “and he is an even better person. … I had a lot of teams ask me about him, teams I won’t name. … I’ve heard nothing but good things about him (from other NFL teams). I think he’s a guy that will help someone win games.”
May 1st, 2009 at 9:40 am
LMN,
Cali is great, surf, Mexican Food, hot girls, and the Sun bro, the Sun.
I Love Cali, don’t forget the lowriders and Sticky icky.
I love Cali!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:43 am
John Marshall has a background coaching LB’s and in his last stop at Seattle he turned Lofa Tatupu, LeRoy Hill and Julian Peterson into the best set of 4-3 LB’s in the league.
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Bob Marley, but can he turn a Frantz Joseph into a Tatupu, or Lewis, or Peterson????
Thos guy were going to bo good even if Chucky Bresnahan coached them.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:43 am
I love the Sticky Icky, you know!!!
Damn Goo, GDP, all Cush, Snow Cap, and My Fav: Sophia!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:43 am
Shaunessy is 6′-5″,270.Howie came into the league the same size and I think he retired at 280lbs.Nessy has the body 2B a sucessfull DE,imo
May 1st, 2009 at 9:44 am
and so what some punk said yada yada.Nessy gonna be good,imo
May 1st, 2009 at 9:48 am
Racoon
“Bob Marley, but can he turn a Frantz Joseph into a Tatupu, or Lewis, or Peterson????”
Here’s the last part of my previous post:
“Hopefully he can help Morrison and Howard take the next step and find capable a 3rd LB out of the Brown, Alston, Norris, Sulak and Joseph bunch.”
That would be good enough for me.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:48 am
# Raider O Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 9:40 am
LMN,
Cali is great, surf, Mexican Food, hot girls, and the Sun bro, the Sun.
I Love Cali, don’t forget the lowriders and Sticky icky.
I love Cali!!!
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yeah, its a mistake on my behalf, that i never been there, but I WILL correct it, though LA doesnt say me much..
May 1st, 2009 at 9:50 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 9:43 am
Shaunessy is 6′-5″,270.Howie came into the league the same size and I think he retired at 280lbs.Nessy has the body 2B a sucessfull DE,imo
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I think you can find 100 DEs that been in NFL since the 80’s that had that size and weight without being near Howie…
May 1st, 2009 at 9:50 am
Bob, Agreed.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:55 am
LMN,
Come to Cali, and leave everything to me!!
We know how to take care of people here.
A blunt, some Cognac ( Remy Martin XO or 1738 Accord Royal( ummm), and a lot of Pu$$y!!!and Mexican food. I love it.
You know!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:55 am
Frantz Joseph already has the skills to be a tremendous 2-down MLB in the NFL. He was what, 2nd in the nation in tackles. He is already a highly skilled tackler, Marshall just needs to coach up his coverage abilities.
He may not work out in the end, but the Raiders really could use a 2nd ILB to complement the skills of Morrison, especially for 34 looks. I know this guy was on a lot of teams’ radars, so he must have been the highest priority free agent signing for us. This isn’t some dude we took a flyer on, Cable/Marshall pursued this guy once he slipped past that last pick.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:56 am
I know, ya know
May 1st, 2009 at 9:57 am
raider o…
sounds great, but I only drink beer, no wine or hard alcohol for me, learned a lesson or two when i was young!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:57 am
Freaking hilarious Crabtree take:
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/05/01/michael-crabtrees-dukakis-moment/
May 1st, 2009 at 9:58 am
sorry, didn’t see that was posted earlier.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:58 am
well, thats enough R&B/soul for me today, im on to Rammstein now =)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:00 am
ESPN has a rumor claiming Boldin might land with Haley in KC.
That is concerning…Boldin + Bowe + Cassel…not a bad trio.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:01 am
Raider O,
full agreement.. I was born and raised in Cali (Nor and So). It is without a doubt the best place on earth. All the flavor of Mexico, but with all the trappings of America. LMN, LA gets a bad rap from the rest of the world, don’t let that stop you from checking it out, but don’t miss out on Frisco, Oakland, San Diego, SLO and everything in between.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:01 am
I didnt say he was near Howie,I said he’s the same size,as a shot back at the reporter who stated Nessy is slowly losing a step.And imho,Howie was the best DE EVER.I watched him get triple teamed,double teamed his whole career,ann he still finished with 90.5 sacks.Nessy may end up 2B very good,but its HIGHLY doubtfull he will be anywhere near Howie
May 1st, 2009 at 10:05 am
BBB,
I lived in Cali, Ohio, KY, Jordan, Saudi, and visited Europe and a few other States here. Let me put this way, I love Cali.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:07 am
Ray should have made a song for Cali too.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:10 am
BBB…
sorry, I just cant see what LA has to offer, there is nothing there that interests me… well some does, but after the 70’s those areas has diminished.. to me LA is just huge freeways with buildings and houses around…
I guess im more of a norcal guy, though i obviously ahve to visit SD, but from bakersville and up will be where i will use my time, when i get there…
But Tennessee will be my primary destination when i go to the USA, and maybe west virginia…
california the best place on earth will be to stretch it..IMO… no doubt Denmark is the best place on earth =) LOL
May 1st, 2009 at 10:13 am
had Joseph went to BC he would have been drafted a lot higher. The guys the same player except for he played against lesser talent than he would have at BC. This guy is our MLB with his run stuffing, hard hitting mentality and he has alot to play for. This guy alongside other hard nosed, highly motivated guys like Mitchell, Branch, Richardson, Johnson, Morrison, Howard, and Kelly, and we might have a real D on our hands…..
May 1st, 2009 at 10:15 am
O,
Never lived outside the state, but have done a lot of travelling in my time. The thing that always makes me homesick the most is the mexican food. They don’t make it right anywhere else (except in Mexico and S. America of course). I can’t go a week without a decent taco, it makes me cranky.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:15 am
didnt know oiler fans could read
May 1st, 2009 at 10:16 am
LMN,
I’m in San Diego.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:17 am
# Raider O Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 10:16 am
LMN,
I’m in San Diego.
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only heard great things about the city, except the obvious their team sux =)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:19 am
inonewordraider Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 10:13 am
had Joseph went to BC he would have been drafted a lot higher. The guys the same player except for he played against lesser talent than he would have at BC. This guy is our MLB with his run stuffing, hard hitting mentality and he has alot to play for. This guy alongside other hard nosed, highly motivated guys like Mitchell, Branch, Richardson, Johnson, Morrison, Howard, and Kelly, and we might have a real D on our hands…..
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Very true. He has dominated at every game and level. He dominated in his league, in his bowl game and in the all stars game.
To me most of the college players that are overachievers sometimes cannot make it in the nfl due to their physical weakness and limitation. I look at Frantz and Mitchell as two guys that seem to have the physicality required to play in the nfl. It only takes one or two guys to change the mentality of the D.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:19 am
BBB,
I know what you mean, I can’t imagine a week without surfing or a Cali Burrito.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:21 am
LMN,
I think Frisco would probably appeal more to your European sensibilities for sure (not an insult as I live in the City myself). LA is cool though, forget the freeways, just stay right near da beach. I have heard great things about the set-up in Denmark (government, etc.) but Cali has claimed new citizens from every corner of the globe. If the lifestyle here fits your personality, you might never leave.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:21 am
LMN,
I mean what I said, so let me know.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:21 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 10:15 am
didnt know oiler fans could read
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hey hey, easy now =) LOL
They were business partners of my fathers, he had a Oiler jersey with him one year, a few month later he cam back saw i hadnt opened it… he then a year later came with a raider jersey, and I opened right away…. he is a closet raiders fan, he hates cowboys, does not like Titans and not Texans either, though he has season tickets for texans… but at heart I think he is a raider fan….
Maybe thats why he can read =) LOL, mighty nice fella, his kids are at my age they are ok too, but ole bill is the best =)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:22 am
BBB..
I guess thats what im fearing, and maybe thats why i never been there yet =)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am
Raider O…
Ill remember, im having a standing offer from another raider fan that used to visit this site, maybe you remember him, Charlie Oakley…
May 1st, 2009 at 10:25 am
one thing is sure, I will have to make a visit to napa valley…
and if im in LA i will have to visit Topanga Canyon..
May 1st, 2009 at 10:26 am
Lil’ Lal lull. lol
May 1st, 2009 at 10:27 am
Cool LMN :=)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:31 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 10:25 am
one thing is sure, I will have to make a visit to napa valley…
and if im in LA i will have to visit Topanga Canyon..
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dude, if you going to Napa then make sure you make an appointment at Far Niente Winery (by appt only). It’s the coolest winery in town and the best wine too…you can bs that you own a restaurant back home with a wine bar and they will comp you.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:33 am
We grow our own here too, and it’s the best. Better than Amsterdam!! IMO
May 1st, 2009 at 10:35 am
LMN:
Mark Twain once said: “One of the coldest winters I ever spent was one summer in San Francisco.”
May 1st, 2009 at 10:38 am
Man, this is pretty weird. When you post something they don’t like, they catch it in mid air and throw it back.
Talk about speedy. Sign ‘em up Al.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:38 am
LMN,
Right now is towards the End of that season. We don’t have real winters here bro, it almost doesn’t rain. I think this is the best time, sunny but without the killer heat.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:40 am
englandRAIDER..
yup i know… thats why i used SF as a reference, as of what i know, SF is 10c cooler than Oakland… (cooler meaning less warm) LOL
May 1st, 2009 at 10:41 am
Raider O…does it ever rain in SD? I once had a gf there that left her washer and dryer out in the yard because she says it hardly ever rains.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:42 am
# Raider O Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 10:38 am
LMN,
Right now is towards the End of that season. We don’t have real winters here bro, it almost doesn’t rain. I think this is the best time, sunny but without the killer heat.
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you have two seasons, early summer and late summer… whereas we has 4 seasons… 5month of spring, 1month of summer, 5month of fall and 1 month of winter… LOL just kidding =)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:43 am
I think it only rained 10 or 12 times this entire year!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:43 am
Dakota says I hope we waterboard the pirate just for FUN!
LOL
I’m with you.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:45 am
it never rains in california but boy dont they warn ya, it pours,man it pours
May 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Al’s friends take him out on his 80th birthday to the Bada Bing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjpyhs4MGG4
May 1st, 2009 at 10:48 am
LMN,
We have 3 seasons:
Spring, Summer, and then you have Aug and Sep!!!!
Dude, you can fry eggs on the sidewalk!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:50 am
LMN,
Come in Aug.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:50 am
Jerry Brown, Attorney General of California and therefore the state’s chief law enforcement officer, had his tires stolen outside of the Oakland City Hall.
He don’t get no respect, fukkin Fargas
May 1st, 2009 at 10:51 am
raider o..
how hot(F) is in Aug?, and humidity?
May 1st, 2009 at 10:52 am
ohh, duh!, i would go up in flames in aug… i think spring is more like me =)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:53 am
Winters in California are great. My brother-in-law spends May-October in Minnesota and October-May in Cali.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:53 am
Fargas, LMAO.
Cali is broke: its Fargas
It’s all Fargas, you know!!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:56 am
LMN,
What I look like, the Weather Channel. LMAO
It gets to the high 90s!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am
zero humidity LMN
May 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am
Low 100s, like 101- 105 no more!!!
I love it, shorts and flops, you know!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:00 am
Dallas is STILL talking about whether to trade for Huff.
Do it!
They’re just worried about that 2010 mountain of cash.
They’re saying that the safeties in the draft were not as good as Huff? Lol
May 1st, 2009 at 11:00 am
LMN,
I’ll take you surfing, the best thing on Earth next to Family by far.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:03 am
Bwahahaha…
I tried surfing when i was in my late teens, man im not an champion in that genre =)
May 1st, 2009 at 11:03 am
Dude,
Catch a wave, ride it, and feel the power of the Ocean.
You see sharks,Fish, Seals, and Dolphins.
I love surfing with a Seal next to me on the same wave.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:04 am
R8power:
That’s some picture of Craptree-post #554.
The guy’s probably going to want to change his clothes after every play.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:04 am
We’ll get you a long board, anyone can ride that!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:12 am
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2008/08/28/saluting-the-nfls-10-toughest-injured-players/5/
May 1st, 2009 at 11:13 am
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2008/08/28/saluting-the-nfls-10-toughest-injured-players/8/
May 1st, 2009 at 11:14 am
LMN,
Now I’m excited, look:
In the morning, real early, wake and bake, then go surfing. Now it’s time for a breakfast Burrito!!!
Chill at the beach and watch all what the Great state of Cali has to offer, and fish till about 6pm ( you can drink your beer and I will smoke), surf again then go home.
Change and go hit the clubs, not really my thing but hey!!
It’s a good day bro, great day.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:15 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 10:50 am
Jerry Brown, Attorney General of California and therefore the state’s chief law enforcement officer, had his tires stolen outside of the Oakland City Hall.
He don’t get no respect, fukkin Fargas
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LOL. Wasn’t Moonbeam the Oakhole mayor?
May 1st, 2009 at 11:18 am
I love Cali.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:18 am
You KNOW Brien got them rims….
May 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Bo:
That he was. He’s now running for governor again.
He’ll have to run because Fargas stole his tires.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:22 am
Mr Moderator:
There’s something wrong with Jerry’s blog-it’s not even there! You have to search for it!
Put that taco down and fix it please.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Ol school, Ghetto Boys, Die MFs!!!
I like it more than the new. Mr. Doctor, Luniz, NWA, Biggy, Pac!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:26 am
fukkin Fargas@W$R^&^%$
May 1st, 2009 at 11:29 am
is Fargas on a date with Jerry?
May 1st, 2009 at 11:29 am
I just don’t like guys like 50, MM, and such crappers!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:29 am
I used to gas on Brown when he was gov…his official portrait in the capitol looks like it should be taped to the fridge:
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/capitolalertlatest/BrownPortrait.jpg
May 1st, 2009 at 11:29 am
Fargas, LMAO. Poor guy.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
Raider O…
gotta say, I like Nas’s two first albums!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
I am getting seriously hacked off with all those smug, arrogant offspring of unmarried parents, called network draft experts/analysts – especially Messrs Mayock, Kiper and McShay. They talk in ridiculous cliches and deliver soundbites without substance.
They were all bleating the Raiders had ‘yet again’ drafted track-stars and athletes before footballers. The truth, if they got off their fat expense accounts and cared to look, is that in taking Shaughnessy, Mitchell, Sulak, Myers, etc. the Raiders weren’t picking for speed – they were actually picking for intensity, competitiveness, leadership and spirit.
Cable knows that the Raiders crumbled in a few games last season – he knows that the team mentality wasn’t strong enough – he knows that we need more responsibility in the locker-room and more leadership on the field. This should be a new roster, with a new attitude and old-fashioned Raider values.
I just can’t wait until we make Mayock, Kiper and McShay eat humble pie – on prime time!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
♫ Number Of The Beast ♫
May 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
LMN, did you see the Colbert show when he implied that a Republican Senator was part crocodile? Then he called his grandmother a crock tease? I just about
p!ssed myself laughing.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:31 am
dammit too late again! Grrrr
May 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
TW…
lol, yeah that was huge… especially when the paper said he was and ILLEGITIMATE child =) of a Crock and his mother… Man Colbert saves my day, everyday =)
May 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
Yeah, the stupid guy mentions it to a reporter & even adds to the story by saying ILLEGITIMATE.lol what a tool.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
TW..
im a bit behind, I have the ones form 27th and forwar lying waiting for me to watch them =)
May 1st, 2009 at 11:35 am
Like Mr. Doctor said:
I’m so high of this of this Chronic Sh!t
I bumped my head on a Helicopter
And I’m not knowing what to tell my Dr.!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:37 am
There is an article say the right wing beleives Colbert is serious;
http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/ohio-study-finds-conservatives-believe
May 1st, 2009 at 11:38 am
4eva, you know!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:42 am
That Jerry Brown picture “should be taped on a fridge”?
It looks like it should be on America’s Most Wanted
May 1st, 2009 at 11:42 am
Raider O, is the opposite of that, so low that a snake fart got dirt in my eyes?
May 1st, 2009 at 11:43 am
Colbert is serious? That’s the problem, the guys’s not even funny.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:44 am
30 days is the hole
May 1st, 2009 at 11:45 am
The conservitives “think” he’s serious because they can’t beleive that someone can make so much fun of them.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:45 am
Peter Frampton’s 1st big band
May 1st, 2009 at 11:45 am
Humble Pie
May 1st, 2009 at 11:46 am
# ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 11:43 am
Colbert is serious? That’s the problem, the guys’s not even funny.
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if you dont find the guy funny, it really says something about your intellect or lack thereof… he is grossly funny =)
May 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am
he is what David Letterman was in the early 90’s… today he is just family entertainment.. Colbert is what the simpsons was in the late 90’s and early 00s ow thats just kiddy-show…
May 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am
Scottish Raider:
Post #669.
I hear ya.
Here’s Al’s response to ESPN one more time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3oxXflDPGw
May 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am
My twenty sack of the Bomb
Money Back Guaranteed
If you hit that sh!t and don’t wanna kill your mom!!!
Mr. Doctor
LMAO
May 1st, 2009 at 11:50 am
4eva…
I see you are still lost in the 70s =) jk
May 1st, 2009 at 11:50 am
LMN:
What it says is that I don’t find him funny and since I know you Danes are sensitive I won’t return the insult.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:51 am
4evaRaider, ever heard of Mahogany Rush? Dragonfly? Great 70s band.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:51 am
Sorry, but I found a few old CDs. I will stop now.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:52 am
Raider O, btw David Sanborn did the best version of “love & Happiness” an Al Green song.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:54 am
I love the Simpsons.
Kiddy show!!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:54 am
yep and there was Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush too
May 1st, 2009 at 11:55 am
LMN, a lot of people I know don’t like Colbert because it reminds them of O’reilly. It’s the way he talks like he knows it all. Some people can stand sarcasm or irony.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:57 am
oh Sh!t some chores just snuck up on me BBL!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
You guys ever see when Colbert actually went on O’reilly’s show? Hillarious, posted the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QquTUR9nbC4
May 1st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
RIP Danny Gans, found dead in Las Vegas.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I hope that Frantz Joseph turns out to be a great player, which is a high hope for an UDRFA, but I if he is such a big strong stud I wonder why he only did 19 reps on the bench press.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:06 pm
TW,
I’m listening to it now. lol
Thank you.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:08 pm
# Raider O Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 11:54 am
I love the Simpsons.
Kiddy show!!
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I did too, the last 4 seasons just getting worse and worse, I crumble my toes now, so emberrasing and pathetic it has become, but I still see, I feel i have to… but its a kiddy show today, it used tobe late teeners and early 20s that were the target, but now it is as toothless as a nickelodeon or disney show.. it “tries” to educate and “tries” too much to be political correct… its boring and pathetic…
But i still watch it, i have been for 20 years, so I feel i have to… sick I know…
May 1st, 2009 at 12:10 pm
# RaiderTW Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 11:55 am
LMN, a lot of people I know don’t like Colbert because it reminds them of O’reilly. It’s the way he talks like he knows it all. Some people can stand sarcasm or irony.
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I must admit, first time i watched it, I thought “oh now, one more of those idiot” the 2nd time I got it, have been watching ever since =)
May 1st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
# RaiderTW Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 11:52 am
Raider O, btw David Sanborn did the best version of “love & Happiness” an Al Green song.
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NO WAY!! its edgeless, Al Greens is way better it has balls and groove…
Sanborns is a elevator/Super Market/easy listening version
May 1st, 2009 at 12:16 pm
im not sure, but I believe a black man would call it too white… LOL =)
(now somebody will call me a racizt) :/
May 1st, 2009 at 12:17 pm
O’Colbert clowns him throughout, but Bill gets him pretty good at the end, “What time is your show on 4:30 am?”.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:18 pm
LMN,
I just read Denmark is the happiest place on earth.
What’s the saying “hgguy” or something like that?
May 1st, 2009 at 12:20 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
RIP Danny Gans, found dead in Las Vegas.
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Indeed, a great performer and a great man. He created many charities throughout town, for many different causes, and I never met anyone who seen his show and felt ripped off.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:20 pm
LMN, Love & happiness is definetly NOT elevator music. Listen to that sax.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Does Mitchell hit hard?
He knocks ‘em out.
“Everybody usually gets up,” he says, “but there’s three that I’ve actually, realy, put down.”
Tatum has to be loving this.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:29 pm
LMN,
LMAO, too white. lol
You crazy!!
May 1st, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I liked the simpsons better before, but I still watch!! I know what you mean.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Don’t know if this was posted…
It’s from FOX Sports..7 Points on the Draft
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Point 7: Proving once again that the NFL draft is an inexact science, Ohio’s Michael Mitchell was this year’s Phoenix pick.
After suffering through a 4-8 season at Ohio, safety Michael Mitchell needed to rise out of the ashes like the mythological bird, the Phoenix, before he could soar to new heights.
And boy, did he ever.
Mitchell and I talked two months ago and he was clearly befuddled over being snubbed by the NFL Combine selection process and by his status as an under-the-radar prospect who many prognosticators projected as a late-round selection at best. But on Saturday, to the shock of practically every draft pundit and members of the NFL media community, the Oakland Raiders added Mitchell to their roster in the second round with the 47th pick overall.
At 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, the former Bobcats defensive back had startled NFL scouts with a Pro Day workout that included 21 bench press reps, a vertical jump of 37.5 inches, and a pair of sub-4.5-second 40-yard dashes. And when teams started to review more film, they saw a fast-to-the-ball safety who really packs a wallop when he hits people, forcing their legs to fly out from under them as he lowers his shoulder into their chest. He made 62 tackles during his senior year, forced a pair of fumbles and picked off three passes.
“I looked at the day as, ‘finally here’s my chance.’ I just wanted to get in a room with guys like William Moore, Mike Hamlin and Louis Delmas and compete with those guys. But since I didn’t get to do that, my Pro Day was my chance to show that I could,” he said.
Mitchell worked out for the Chicago Bears, who stayed in close contact with him following his Pro Day, and for the Bengals during their local Pro Day for area athletes. And he had official visits with the Indianapolis Colts, the Cleveland Browns, the Oakland Raiders and the Green Bay Packers.
“I would be lying if I said that I knew I was going to get drafted on the first day, but my agent, Brian Hamilton of Plan B Sports told me I had a good chance,” Mitchell said during a phone call Monday night. “He called me at about pick 44 or 45 and told me that Chicago had just called and to stay close to the phone, that he thought I was about to be a Bear.”
But before Chicago had an opportunity to make their move, Oakland stepped up to make their second-round pick.
“Pick 47 rolls around and my phone rings, and it’s Oakland, and they said that they were going to draft me. Once I got off the phone with Coach Cable, we went nuts, I went running down the street barefoot, just screaming. It was a really good time.”
Mitchell’s agent also told him that the Cleveland Browns had led him to believe that they were targeting the physical defender early in the draft.
At 6-foot-1, the hard-hitting safety will have the most imposing physical frame out of all of the defensive backs in the Raiders secondary.
“I’m going to go in there anywhere between 215 to 220. I’ll be a really good size, I’m going to be strong, I’m going to be ready to help them win games,” he said.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:35 pm
vegas…
yup, and let me remind you i pay 54% in taxes, but thats because I earn what i earn, and that i get money from letting out an appartment… happy all the time =)
I dont know, is it “hyggelig” you are thinking of?
May 1st, 2009 at 12:36 pm
TW,
I liked it, but I like Al’s more.
I think 666 said it best, he is ” smooth”.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Mike the Head Hunter Mitchell.
I want to be in a room with the top 3 Ss to compete!!!! I love this pick, he is my draft this year, once we drafted him I was done.
Thank you Al, that’s a great pick.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Raider O, yeah, I like the rest of Al’s catalog of music. Can’t beat it. Up there with Marvin Gaye.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Raiders 83:
Thanks for post 714.
Good stuff!
May 1st, 2009 at 12:43 pm
LMN,
It must be “hyggelig”. The article said there is a phrase out your way that doesn’t translate well, but means something like “everything is everything” or something easy-going like that.
54%!!! Yikes, I think we would have a mutiny out here if that happened. Of course, if we had any confidence in our govt spending the money the right way it might slide, but we are tired of picking up the bill for their mistakes.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:52 pm
vegas…
then its “hyggelig” its a unique thing, “cozy” is the best way to describe it, though its not quite right..
yeah, but then again, I never paid for anything my entire life, All has been taken care of by the government.. we are truly equal, not just a saying…
May 1st, 2009 at 12:53 pm
vegas…
do you have an link, to the article… its always fun to see
May 1st, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Vegas,
This last Bill broke my back. They call it Ir.. Sshhhhh
May 1st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Jerry Mac…
Are you going to give us our FIX?
Or, are you still free lancing?
May 1st, 2009 at 12:57 pm
909..
he is not here, he is on a ate with Fargas…
May 1st, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Big Brother is here!!!!
Hide the weed,and no more talking about important issues.
Big Brother will f$&$ you up if you keep this up!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 12:58 pm
KoolKell
Post #361.
Lol. Narco Boob, yes that describes him.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:58 pm
LMN,
I read it on yahoo the other day, can’t find the link that referenced “hyggelig” but there is plenty of other articles if you google it.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:00 pm
ate=date…..dammit
May 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Anyone know when the Raiders first camp is? I want to know how “plump” Russell is.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Thursday.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
vegas raider Says:
Anyone know when the Raiders first camp is? I want to know how “plump” Russell is.
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On my birthday.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
God, I’m glad the “experts” that attached this jerk’s name to our No 7 were dead wrong…
Harvin Doesn’t Show Up For Minicamp
Posted by Mike Florio on May 1, 2009, 3:07 p.m. EDT
When the Vikings drafted receiver Percy Harvin six days ago, there was reason for the team to be concerned.
There might be even more reasons now.
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Harvin didn’t show for a rookie minicamp that opened today.
A Vikings spokesman told the Star Tribune that coach Brad Childress will address the situation after Friday’s practice.
Rookies technically aren’t required to attend offseason practices, because they’re not under contract. It’s rare, however, that rookies refuse to participate. Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is the last first-rounder whom we can recall boycotting offseason workouts while unsigned.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
RaiderTW Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
vegas raider Says:
Anyone know when the Raiders first camp is? I want to know how “plump” Russell is.
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On my birthday
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Well Happy Birthday, and make sure to hide the cake from Jamarcus.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
—”seems to be that Danes have consistently low (and realistic) expectations for the year to come.”—
Bwahahaha… LOL thats why im not dissapointed over the raiders, I expect them to be a 5-6games win team, so if they win 7 I will be hugely excited…
May 1st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
man its 4 years in a row, we ahve been the happiest.. LOL, as far as i can see… LOL
May 1st, 2009 at 1:18 pm
LMN…
Effin Fargas!
May 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
909…
damn straight! =) LOL
May 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
TW…
sorry, you are not in my calender, when is it?
May 1st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0snDGTcYOyk
May 1st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Expect a little more mobility from Russell this season now that he’s got the bone chips out of his ankle.
Anyone remember that scamper he had against the Pats?
May 1st, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Anyone watching the fight tomorrow?
Thought the wife got comped tickets to the “actual” fight, come to find out it was for a closed-circuit viewing at the Mandalay Bay. Not complaining though.
I see Manny winning an easy decision.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
What was the game where he ran for 20 yards and than was so out of gas he could barely get up to the line of scrimmage.
I want to say it was the Falcons game, although I tried to erase that game from memory.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
May 7th, Raiders training camp, I’ll be going to see Wolverine.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:34 pm
TW…
sorry, you are not in my calender, when is it?
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Get me a DT that can stop the run, gawddammit!
May 1st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
No cake, no candles, no songs, no presents, just a DT to stop the run. Something Al would never get himself. lol
May 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/austin_murphy/05/01/raiders/index.html
Don’t even know who this Murphy guy is, but just another dope piling on.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
bwaahahahhahahhaaaa the guy on that picture is just another of those Kiss/slipknot loving fools, pathetic…. they should be banned LOL =)
May 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Friggin work encroaching on my blog time again!
May 1st, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Vegas, yeah, with a name like Austin he should have to spend his years in Texas. You’ll find it next to HELL. The guy practices douchebaggery.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Vegas….
Just read that SI link. Did you see the e-mail box where you can contact this dope?
I fired one off in his direction. Dude is just another tool.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Souter is leaving the Supreme Court bench…damned turncoat…good riddance.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:53 pm
DAMN! Oh well, he’s still a jerk. And, we all know what “Extreme Dehydration” means: Cotton Mouth.
Harvin Hospitalized With “Extreme Dehydration”
Posted by Mike Florio on May 1, 2009, 4:31 p.m. EDT
Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press advises that, according to Vikings coach Brad Childress, rookie receiver Percy Harvin isn’t present at the team’s weekend minicamp because Harvin has been hospitalized in Atlanta with “extreme dehydration.”
Childress made the revelation at a post-practice press conference.
The team’s decision to select Harvin with the 22nd overall pick in the 2009 draft sparked controversy, given his positive marijuana result at the Scouting Combine and a reputation for being a bit of a handful.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Next up, Ginsburg and Stevens…so Obama will be able to replace three libs with three libs so the baby killing can continue.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
LMN, you can’t blame the fans for dressing up in Calif. it’s all flash & hollywood there. EVERY team has goofs dressing like that. I’d take Kiss over any new groups now days. Greenday, Kings of Leon, fallout boy, Killers, Nickleback, etc. They suck.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Not a baby until it’s born.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Dakota, I told your drivers ed/donkey joke to several Bronco fans, they still laughed.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:58 pm
If that is what you want to believe so you can sleep better TW, lol…your girfriend terminate some of your kids or something?
May 1st, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Man Dakota had to get some off his chest.
One thing about the next Supreme Court nominee. It has to clear some committe with at least one Repub and one Dem signing off. Spector was the one Repub in the committee that the Dems hoped would sign off on a liberal supreme court appointee. Without him as a Repub, things got a little more difficult. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:01 pm
When a pregant woman says “We have 2 children & one on the way” it means it’s not a person yet. Do the have funerals for still born babies? Does a fetus have a birth certificate? You moralists want to force your “beliefs” on the rest of us. You know sperm is alive, does every ejaculation deserve a name? I think not.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:01 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Vegas….
Just read that SI link. Did you see the e-mail box where you can contact this dope?
I fired one off in his direction. Dude is just another tool.
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Good, I just followed suit. Told him I read this same thing all week and asked him if his intern just typed it up for him.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Gotta love a political party that doesn’t want us to pour water on a terrorist’s face but is okay with partial birth abortions, lol.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Remmeber when Bush tried to appoint his cleaning lady to the supreme court?lol
May 1st, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Abortion sucks and shouldn’t be a form of birth control, but I believe staunchly in a women’s right to choose.
You know our countries rate of abortion per pregnancy went down during the Bush adminastration. I guess a broken clock is right twice a day.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:04 pm
If sperm are people TW I guess you can call me Pol Pot and my sheets “The Killing Fields”.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
TW…
maybe so, I still find it very embarrassing… not only does our team lose more than others, they draft bad and then there is those H0m0erotic fans, its damn hard to be a raider fan around these part…
well, im going to the sofa to watch burn after reading…
May 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Mod must be asleep again, lol.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Gotta love a political party that cares for you before you’re born but doesn’t give a fuque after: no welfare, school programs, daycare,etc But as soon as you reach draftable age…..
May 1st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Gotta love a political party that cares for you before you’re born but doesn’t give a fuque after: no welfare, school programs, daycare,etc But as soon as you reach the age to fight a republican war…..
May 1st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Damn, I was just going to make fun of you for mentioning the draft TW! You caught it yourself. Bummer.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Dakota Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 2:04 pm
If sperm are people TW I guess you can call me Pol Pot and my sheets “The Killing Fields”.
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Now THAT is funny
May 1st, 2009 at 2:08 pm
So you don’t remember the Viet Nam war? Nixon?
May 1st, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Harriet Myers was not a “cleaning lady” she was an accomplished lawyer. Also, she was recommended by than minority leader, and now majority leader, Harry Reid.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Harry Reid, is a weak tool. Myers was laughable.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
She, Rove & Gonzales are going to prison. If there is justice.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Love to stay & aggrevate right wingers but I gotta go.lol. See you guys later.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Harry Reid is one of the more powerful people in our country, and played a huge part in drafting the REcovery Act of America.
Far from “Weak”, but a complete tool indeed.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:13 pm
The draft is long gone TW. And your boy Roosevelt, a great prez even if he was a lib, had a lot to do with the 20th century draft system.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I can’t fookin believe it is almost the year 2010…shouldn’t we be mounting a joint US-Soviet mission to Jupiter by now?
May 1st, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I see Boldin sat out camp today with “injuries”.
At least he showed up , what’s up with Harvin blowing it off?
May 1st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
751. Harvin has cotton mouth, highlarious!~
May 1st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
If I were Brad Childress, I would be freshening up my resume about now. Harvin couldn’t even make it through 1 week of being a professional. In three years, Louis Murphy will be having a much better NFL Career than his teammate Harvin.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Harvin = Peter Warrick 2.0
May 1st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Dakota Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I can’t fookin believe it is almost the year 2010…shouldn’t we be mounting a joint US-Soviet mission to Jupiter by now?
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Wheres my f*kin’ Jetson’s hover car dambit! The military industrial entertainment complex has conspired to keep us hooked on fossil fuel…evil b*stards!
May 1st, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Dakota…post 777
Not a bad idea, but I think it would be better to add a new team, a new franchise, to the LA market. It’s crazy that LA, the second biggest market in the USA has no professional football team. And, if and when it comes, please make it a new team, not some team from another area of the USA.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
RaiderTW Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
She, Rove & Gonzales are going to prison. If there is justice.
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A f*kin’ men. Throw in Cheney and his F*kin lawyer too. I know a little place in Cuba that suddenly has vacancies. They call it GITMO…
May 1st, 2009 at 2:30 pm
vegas raider Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/austin_murphy/05/01/raiders/index.html
Don’t even know who this Murphy guy is, but just another dope piling on
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All the piling on shows that the Raiders are still relevant in a contrarian sort of way….Look at all the press dedicated to a team that has hit the skids for the last 6 yrs.
But it shows that the Raiders still matter….Most people either love or hate the Raiders. Its not just another “me-too” franchise. Through its owner, the Raiders have an identity and a way of doing things.
So Davis likes the Vertical Game and is on a constant hunt for the reincarnation of Cliff Branch, Jack Tatum and Willie Brown. Good, its better than being another faceless WCO franchise that no one cares whether it wins or loses. When was the last article written about the Houston Texans, the Rams, Saints, Seahawks or Vikings.
In fact, Davis’ failures the last 20 yrs is due to sticking to his own vertical gameplan. Flirting with the WCO off and on the last few years. If anything, an article should be written about Davis’ abysmal coaching selections the last 20 years. Its the bad coaching and frequent changes that have thrown this franchise into chaos and is at the root of all these draft pick failures.
Oh, and Davis neglects the interior defensive line….but that will surely be addressed next year barring a miraculous improvement from the current incumbents
Givem’ Hell
May 1st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
So I see that Eric Holden’s law firm is representing 17 of the Gitmo detainee’s. Being that they might going to trials now, and potentially his law firm will be paid by tax-payer dollars (someone has to pay for the services and I doubt it is the terroists themselves), isn’t that a conflict of interest and what’s the difference between that and Cheney/Halliburton?
May 1st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Jerry,
Look at us, we need our fix.
Do your job sir.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Harvin is with 408. lol
Where is 408?
May 1st, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Our freaking AG’s law firm is going to defend the “detainees” in painting a picture of how awful America is. Amazing.
I look at Gitmo as another prison, our prisons are full of people who are not guilty, guilty of circumstance and/or taking the wrap for a buddy they don’t want to snitch on. Plenty of prisoners are tortured here in America, but yet no cries from the libs to help them. Why not?
May 1st, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I need it, where is my fix Jerry?!
May 1st, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Vegas,
The system failed these people, just forget about them. lol
May 1st, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Sorry Raider O, I just couldn’t resist.
I blame Dakota, he got the ball rolling and the blood boiling.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Vegas,
It’s all good bro, I’m enjoying it. lol
We live in a bubble, and people need to hear what’s going with their government.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:53 pm
We the people…. What a Load of crap.
That hasn’t been true since 1901!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 2:55 pm
O,
So a week after the draft, I think the nation is much more calm after the storm.
I would be willing to bet at least one of the top 6 picks turns into a much bigger flop than DHB. DHB may never live up to the #7 pick, but he will be productive.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Vegas,
Don’t get me started, say something about the Raiders, quick!!!
Ssshhhhh
Big Brother is here, and he is listening.
Crank poster, crank poster!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
vegas, I’m willing to bet Craptree won’t live up the the #10 pick!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Browns coach Eric Mangini refuted Texas Tech coach Mike Leach’s charges that Mangini leaked the reports of receiver Michael Crabtree acting like a diva during his visit to Cleveland and that they had all but taken him off their draft board.
Leach went on to question Mangini’s draft, saying, “Let’s see how all those non-divas do up in Cleveland this year.”
LOL
May 1st, 2009 at 3:01 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090501/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_naked_frisbee
Draw your own conclusions.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Vegas,
DHB has potential, and he played WR in HS.
I don’t care what the so called experts say about his hands, Crab played WR at TT only. He was a QB at HS.
I like DHB a lot.
Mike the Head Hunter Mitchell is what we need on heartless Defense.
Shaughnessy was a good pick. If it wasn’t for his injuries, he would have been a 1st day talent.
Also, he can play the run, and can rush the passer.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:03 pm
People talk about Sanjay Lal….Nnamdi Asomugha and Chris Johnson can help “The D-HB” and Louis Murphy more than anyone.
Hopefully Nnamdi and C.J bring it everyday this summer
May 1st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090501/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_flu_hogs;_ylt=AlvceT1NWfNzkiAv9Kds4OjtiBIF
* Clap, clap, clap, clap
May 1st, 2009 at 3:05 pm
No pants frisbee, probably more popular in the US than soccer!lol Sorry LMN. I’ll coach the women’s team.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I don’t know much about the other picks.
Also:
DHB in HS: had 100 catches in 2 years, 2000 yards, and 22- 23 TDs.
The kid has no problems with his hands.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Video:British two-year-old becomes youngest member of Mensa
That has to be an Onion story.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:09 pm
If that was another team who drafted him, things would’ve been different.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Why no criticism, none at all, of the winless Lions, with a million holes, drafting a QB and giving him $41 million guaranteed in a weak QB draft class?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Raider O,
You know more than Mike Mayock or Chris Landry or any of the other scouts who ALL say DHBs hands were inconsistent?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Vegas… because the Lions have a new, fiercer logo. Nobody messes with them anymore.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I forgot about Murphy.
I love that pick, he is rated in the Top 10 among WRs in this draft.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
SnB hit it dead on, DHB has the benefit no other WR in the league has, and that is going head-to-head against the best corner in the league in practice.
That is, if he can make the first “unit”.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Vegas,
Raiders did the same thing 2 years ago?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Dude Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Vegas,
Raiders did the same thing 2 years ago?
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And we didn’t receive the same “Pub” the hapless Lions did. Maybe they didn’t want to pile on Detroit anymore.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:16 pm
We got 2 top 10 WRs this draft, and that’s the deepest position in this draft according to Dude’s experts. lol
May 1st, 2009 at 3:19 pm
So your saying you do know more than those guys?
Vegas,
I remember the Russell pick got alot of run in the media
May 1st, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Mayock who!!!
Dude, you crazy. lol
May 1st, 2009 at 3:19 pm
All right fellas, off for the weekend.
Raider On!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Later Vegas.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Catch ya later, Vegas
May 1st, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I hope the Raiders run aggressive practices this summer. They should have Nnamdi, C.J, Aso and the safeties all over those receivers and forcing Russell to make the throws…
Unfortunately, the mere sight of the defensive-line and lack of blitz pressure only serves notice to the Russell and the receivers that they have all the time they need for those long-routes to deliver.
That’s probably why Kwame looked good in camp last year.
Therefore, they should have a airhorn go off after 3 seconds to simulate a real pass rush
May 1st, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I just think its funny how Raider fans just dismisses the fact that EVERY scouting report on DHB says he has suspect hands. I mean, are you really telling me that they are ALL wrong and your right?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Dude,
Know more than the Scouts and Experts, no.
But I do have an opinion, and I think they made a mistake.
Are you saying that’s these people don’t make mistakes!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Read something really hilarious last night, was tipped off by brien,..some in here, MR and a few others,..actually just MR,…he thinks we actually DONT go to every game…and MR is from Sac, but he doesnt go to every game,…well the fact is this, I go to every game, havent missed one since the 95 return,..went to games before the betrayal in 82,…I think its funny that there are losers in this blog that think its such a big deal to attend a Raider game,…I dont consider it a big deal,…its our routine kiddies, thats right, while you bitches are on the edge of your coaches we are standing throughout the game from our seats,…another thing, if I didnt attend every game, I wouldnt blog here,…you bitches that dont go to games shouldnt even be allowed here,..I dont care if you are 300 miles away,…this blog should be reserved for those who actually go to EVERY game,…(4eva not included)…and especially queers who think theyre Raider fans living in other countries…ya you La Bitch Negra…the worst bitch of them all is Maddenraider,..the little weakling who lives as close as I do to the coliseum but he cant go ten feet from his playstaion to actually attend a game,…well thats it for today bitches, Im saying goodbye to you for the weekend and Im giving you all the middle finger as I log off. Cya.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
1 or 2 people I could see. But every single scout/scoutsite? Come on now.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Why does it matter if you go to the games? I have been to games and would much rather watch the game on tv.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Dude,
Do you disagree with the stats I posted about DHB??
HS and college!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Dude,
Also, haven’t your Scouts and experts been wrong before??!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I’ve gone to two Raiders’ games…in Denver…but that still puts money in Al’s pocket…bummer.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Whats that have to do with him having inconsistent hands?
Who gives a sheet about H.S. and his college stats werent great.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
So you just dismiss the fact that every scouting report on the kid says inconsistent hands?
May 1st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Well, I actually used a buddies season tickets, so really, none of my money went to Al!!! Damn, I still watch on TV and he gets a cut of that too.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
buddy’s…yikes…not buddies
May 1st, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I live in Alameda, and I’d rather watch the game on TV. So, you can kiss my azz, too.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Dude,
There are reasons for his stats at College!!
-3-4 diff QBs.
-Pro Offense
-The only weapon on Offense, and he played on the outside not in the slot like crab or Maclin.
They didn’t throw the ball as much!!
Stop your crying, he will be good. lol
May 1st, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Dude,
What Fact??!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Im not arguing whether he will be good or not. I am only speaking to how Raider fan loves to completely dismiss what scouts say because it isnt what they want to hear. The universal opinion on DHB is he has shaky hands. Find a scout that says different and I will never speak of it again.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
A good game for DHB at Maryland was 5 catches, 60yds.
For whatever reason, there wasn’t much production in college. Without production, what is his value based on?
ans: 6′2″, 200lbs, 4.33
May 1st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
No one cares if ever speak again anyways DUDE
May 1st, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Random,
Ummm…..ok. Thanks for the input. Well done.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Your anti-anything Raider or Davis is old and boring
May 1st, 2009 at 3:56 pm
By Ted Hutton | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
May 1, 2009
Most NFL mini-camps have opened, and five former Owls will get their chance to become for first FAU player to make it onto an NFL team’s roster.
The player with the best chance is linebacker Frantz Joseph, who signed a free-agent deal with Oakland Sunday shortly after the draft ended.
Joseph, FAU’s all-time career tackle leader who was No. 2 in the country with 154 tackles in 2008, was disappointed he wasn’t drafted, but said he was ready to prove he has the skills to be an NFL player.
“It was a long, tough day,” Joseph said about sitting through Sunday’s second day of the draft waiting for his name to be called. “But I still have my chance, and I will make the most of it.”
Oakland appears to be a good fit for Joseph, since the Raiders were second to last in run defense last season and drafted one linebacker.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Random,
Ok. Thanks for your thoughts. I will never post again all because you said so.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:59 pm
if only it were true
May 1st, 2009 at 4:00 pm
that leaves 99 other personalities to get rid of
May 1st, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Random,
Its hard to follow your well thought out, insightful posts anyways.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:01 pm
for you….probably
May 1st, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I mean, Al Davis is such a great owner/GM, how could anyone speak ill of him? His draft choices ALWAYS pan out, he hires top notch coaches, he is an owner all Raider fans should be proud of.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:07 pm
You’re being very unDude…..
May 1st, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I guess your just not a Raider fan unless you blindly follow Lord Al no matter how far into oblivion he goes. I may be weird, but I lean towards the side of the road that prefers this team wins over Al Davis being the owner. If it means more wins, then bye bye Al.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:12 pm
“Hands: Heyward-Bey has excellent hands to look the ball in, but needs to do a better job of maintaining focus. He is conscious of ball security, fumbling just once on 163 career touches. He catches most of the deep throws when he gets separation and settles under, but lacks aggression to extend for the ball in a crowd. He drops too many balls, but it is more due to concentration issues than hand problems. GRADE: 7.4″
-there you go, his hands are fine
May 1st, 2009 at 4:15 pm
“Drops too many balls.”
You ACTUALLY tried to use this to support your argument? WOW!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I believe your words were “shaky hands” Dude. Now pay the piper.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Dude, name names. Who here “blindly follows Lord Al no matter how far into oblivion he goes.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:25 pm
My biggest concern with DHB’s hands is that he lets the ball got into his body more often than not. In that regard he does not have great hands, but all he has to do is concentrate and bring the ball in. We will see how well his hands hold up in the fall.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Not enough focus is the knock on DHB’s catching ability, that can be improved with coaching, having stone hands, like Alvis Whitted can not.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:35 pm
i don’t really understand all the concern with DHB.its not like he was projected as a 7th rounder or FA.he was projected as a 1st round pick and that is where he went.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:35 pm
“The D-HB” will be fine. The offense showed life last year with its current players. A guy like “The D-HB” should only help.
Its the defensive line that should be everyone’s concern. That unit has not demonstrated jack in 6 years. Now the defensive strategy is simply to coach them better. What a slap in the collective face of Rob Ryan and the defensive staff last year. To suggest that they were so incompetent that they took a talented group and made them look so awful.
Marshall and Board are on the clock
May 1st, 2009 at 4:41 pm
If Crab went 7th & DHB went 10th no one would be crying about hands.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Dude Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
So you just dismiss the fact that every scouting report on the kid says inconsistent hands?
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How many of those scouting reports were worded almost 100% the same? Did that not tip you off if all the scouts say the same thing that maybe someone cheated and used copy/paste and then took credit?
May 1st, 2009 at 4:43 pm
at least dhb said he is looking forward to practicing against nnamdi thats a good thing it means he wants to get better and he likes competion
May 1st, 2009 at 4:44 pm
dickv Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 4:25 pm
My biggest concern with DHB’s hands is that he lets the ball got into his body more often than not. In that regard he does not have great hands, but all he has to do is concentrate and bring the ball in. We will see how well his hands hold up in the fall.
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Afternoon Nation,
Casserly, of the NFL Network spoke of this in general terms regarding WR’s.
He said it could be a vision issue and can be corrected.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Whoever or whatever this “Dude” thing is that visits this site, it should be given a nice sedative and transport to the far side of the globe whereat it would be dropped off in Chittagong, Bangladesh without monies or even knowing where it is. See how far whining, complaining, nitpicking and debating about everything will get it under those circumstances.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:47 pm
…and then WE’D have the future drug bust/drunk drivin’/wife beating/premadonna/a$$hole of all the league & THEN what would they be saying on BSPN?
future drug bust/drunk drivin’/wife beating/premadonna/a$$hole? Vegas Raider, can I get a bet like that down where you are?
May 1st, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Dakota,
Frantz Joseph already has a land named after him. Franz Josef Land. That means he is a somebody to be reckoned with.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Ron Jaworski said he studied the tape on DHB and the bad hands thing is nonsense. Google “Jaworski defends Darrius Heyward-Bey”
May 1st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
at least dude seems to keep his word. BBB pointed out a report that didn’t question DHB’s hands and dude hasn’t posted since.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:55 pm
He had no1 to throw the rock to him so forget the stats. He may bust but so may Harvin, Crabtree, Maclin etc….. One thing that is certain is that’ll he be ready to step in quicker than they will, he won’t cause drama, and cb’s will have to respect his speed so he singlehandedly stretches the D
May 1st, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Face it guys, Dude ain’t a dude. He/she/it is MR.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Chill, DHB will be just fine.
I can’t wait to see Mitchell knocken the eff outta somebody. (starting with a dis-chareger on Monday Night.):)
May 1st, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Inonewordraider,
thanks for the “Jaws” radio link. He was very honest and thoughtful.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:04 pm
more 1st rd picks are busts than stars.if DHB turns out to be a bust he won’t be the first and he certainly won’t be the last.let’s give the kid a chance before writing him off.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Ron Jaworski likes Oakland’s pick of Darrius Heyward-Bey and tells us why …
search.espn.go.com/oakland-raiders/
May 1st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Lefty12,
yeah, the 50% rule on high draft picks. In my mind DHBey does not have to be Cliff Branch or Larry Fitzgerald in the first month or season (although some here will scream “bust” if he doesn’t average 7 catches and 1.4 touchdowns per game in September and October – just as some here declare JRuss a lost cause after 16 career starts – ah, the instant satisfaction age, screw ‘em). I want to see a kid who works hard at his craft a la Nnamdi or JRice. That is all one can ask.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Procrastination is like ma$turbation. It seems like a good idea at the time, but in the end you are only f#ck!ng yourself.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
did u hear dhb say our defense was one of the top in the league hes a funny guy at least if he isnt good he can entertain the team
May 1st, 2009 at 5:23 pm
RaiderTW,
of which land did that proverb originate?
May 1st, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I just pulled the draft history of WR on NFL.com
I was looking for Wr that I could identify that played in spread offenses in college that have translated into having a successful pro career.
Roy Williams from Texas in 2004 was the only one that really lived up to billing. Mark Clayton from Oklahoma has had a spotty career for the Ravens.
Last season limas Sweed from Texas, and Malcom Kelly from Oklahoma did next to nothing if anything at all.
This really feeds the notion that cable expressed about Spread offense WR have a harder time transitioning to the Pro game than players that come from a pro style offense.
DHB could very well be bigger, faster and more prepared to contribute this season than Crabtree. On top of that crabtree is clearly infatuated with himself and has shown serious flashes of being a diva.
The Raiders could very well have made the best decision on drafting DHB over Crabtree.
DHB vs Monroe or DHB vs Raji is a whole other can of worms.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:27 pm
i’m sure he meant def backfield.and they are.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:28 pm
oh well thats completely different
May 1st, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Jerry lets start another thread.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
What happened to the link to Jerry’s blog? I had to search for it.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Darrius Heyward-Bey: Welcome to the Black Hole
DHB bypassed scholarships from Boston College, Alabama, Virgina, Pittsburgh, and Michigan State to enroll at Maryland in 2005.
The 6′2″ 210 lb wide receiver was red shirted his freshman year in 2006, and started 10 of 13 games, earning freshman All American Honors.
DHB set a school freshman season record with 45 catches for 694 yards with a 15.4 YPC average. DHB was also the fastest player in school history, clocking a 4.23 at 40 yards in 2006.
However, there were troubles at the quarterback position and the school was unable to find a second wide receiver to help take some of the pressure off of DHB. Because of this, DHB was constantly having to fight his way through double coverage.
DHB again lead the team his sophomore year with 51 catches for 768 yards and a 15.4 YPC average. With the trouble at quarterback, DHB was used more as a runner out of the backfield and recorded 25 carries for 314 yards on the ground.
DHB was also used on reverses, and during his junior year he carried the ball 13 times out of the backfield for 202 yards and a gaudy 13.5 yards per attempt, averaging 14.23 yards every time he touched the ball.
The young man has a very high work ethic and his team and winning come before any personal goals to try and pad his stats. He accepted his team’s offense for what it was and did whatever was asked of him in the role they had for him.
Maryland rarely ever threw the ball down the field to take full advantage of this young man’s talents, and it makes you wonder what type of numbers this young man would have had coming out of college.
Had he played on a high powered offense in college and had a No. 2 wide receiver to play alongside him, one can only imagine the gaudy stats this young and very talented wide receiver could have put up.
Chris Stuber at Scouts.com had this to say pre-draft about this young man’s potential coming out of college and into the draft:
“Heyward-Bey is an explosive playmaker who can change the momentum of a game on any play. He gets a quick release off the line, runs good routes, flashes reliable hands and is elusive in the open field. He gets separation on the outside and tracks down deep throws with ease. He’s doesn’t shy away from going over the middle and making tough receptions in traffic.”
As for all the folks out there that have already added a “cannot miss” title to any of the wide receivers coming out in this year’s draft, history does not bare out your assertions per the very good article regarding top 10 first round wide receivers written by Matt Bowen at NationalFootball Post, which can be read here.
The one thing I learned from reading Matt Bowens’ article is what type of wide receiver is most likely to bust and why coming out of college into the NFL.
It also describes what a wide receiver needs to succeed in the NFL. My money is on DHB; his talents and skills transfer over to the NFL level better than a Crabtree, and that includes his team first attitude and top work ethic.
Only time will tell, but I know he should become one of J Russ’s best friends on the field.
Welcome to the Black Hole and the Oakland Raiders DHB, welcome.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
the one thing i heard from crabtree that meant something was when he was talking about texas wanting him to play db and he said im not in college anymore so i can say this
May 1st, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Repost
.
.A good game for DHB at Maryland was 5 catches, 60yds.
For whatever reason, there wasn’t much production in college. Without production, what is his value based on?
ans: 6′2″, 200lbs, 4.33
May 1st, 2009 at 5:34 pm
nice article crack.
I am more intrigued by the DHB pick everyday. Of course i was shocked and appalled when we selected him and I knew I was going to get behind any new acquisition when it was all said and done.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:34 pm
just saw something interesting on raidernews.com.its a story about Mitchell having a chip on his shoulder.the interesting part is it has a picture with the article.in the picture 2 Ohio players are getting ready to hit an opponent.while a different player is closer and about to wrap up the guy with the ball,he is watching Mitchell.i thought it was interesting and some might like it.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:37 pm
KK 4 qb’s in three years played a small role in that lack of production. They like to run the ball a lot over there as well.
Still this kid is a classic workout warrior. I hope he learns faster then Vernon “baby oil” Davis. He had a lack of production and mean work out coming from the Terps as well.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
but Davis also has the punkish,me first attitude.it doesn’t seem DHB has .
May 1st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
is Dude still here?!?
May 1st, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Practice squad potential…
Oregon SS Jerome Boyd:
One of the top rated Safeties in the country out of high school, turned into the starting weakside LB at Oregon, will move back to SS with the Raiders (they already gave him # 30).
“Oregon Pro Day…The highlight of the day was the performance turned in by SS/OLB Jerome Boyd who measured in at 6′1.9, 219 and ran 4.48/4.51; 34″ vertical and a very impressive 23 bench reps.”
“Jerome Boyd…He looks more like a safety and moves like one as well. He could be a tweener linebacker/safety at the next level as he plays the pass very well near the line of scrimmage.”
“Good effort LB who is a solid tackler. Can transition to SS as he can cover and already hits like a LB. Very good blitzer as a LB. Very good speed. Can meet even the big RBs in the hole and win.”
It’s a longshot but Adam Archuleta made the same transition from smallish OLB to SS.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Wow, Dude loves to argue!!
You know!!
408,
Leave the Bong alone, and come talk to us!!! lol
May 1st, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Whats up with chris Baker from Hampton? I have been checking for him to be signed and have not seen team take a flier on this kid. I would have been happy if the raiders would have took him on day 2 but that obviously would have been a reach even though some draft guru’s rated him as high as the 3rd rd.
I also like this kid Byrd from cincy. He looked solid in the bowl game this year. He is 3 technique. Those two players look like two possible practice squad players to develop.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:46 pm
All the RFA signings are listed on Raiders.com except Joseph and Bryant.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Boyd sounds like a good pick up at Safety. He just needs to be mean.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Baker signed with Denver, and the expert had him listed as a 3rd RD pick.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:52 pm
#890 Marley,
Thanks for that. My suspicions are confirmed.
I read the HT, WT, and speed of this kid and thought Saftey?
Thanks for diging it up.
I hope this kid can make the practice squad, if not the final roster.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Dickv-no offense,but i’d rather have a good player than a mean player,although having a little nasty in them can’t hurt.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:55 pm
O-are saying the experts were wrong about a prospect.AMAZING.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:58 pm
M Lonetree, Discordianism, the world is ruled by chaos so god must be a woman. The goddess of chaos is Eris. their symbol is the sacred chao similar to the sacred tao. Otherwise it’s as true as it gets.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Lefty,
Just don’t tell that to Dude, he will argue. lol
May 1st, 2009 at 6:06 pm
well its raining in the bay area so Jerry cant say he had baseball today….fix time
May 1st, 2009 at 6:07 pm
damn. I think Denver got them self a nice prospect.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:07 pm
or maybe it because of ….ffkin……nooo cant be
May 1st, 2009 at 6:08 pm
O-the Raiders record the last 6 years makes it easy for people like dude and KK.we need to win and win soon or else they will continue with their negativity.i wonder what they will be like when we start winning again.probably will still be naysayers.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:09 pm
FARGAS!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Lefty,
The kid is going to need a lot of confidence and no fear to make the roster. He needs more mean and nasty than anything to make the roster as a special teams player. I hear you on having a good player. He was not drafted so he can’t be too god right now: especially if they are switching him to a new position.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Lefty,
I’m not going to say this year is different since I said that the last few seasons, but this year is different!!! lol
Where is that RaiderAide??!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:12 pm
KK has been here posting consistently for the past few years. He has to endure all the same crap all raider fans have to. it is good to have Raider fans like KK to argue with. It keeps your arguments tighter. You just can’t spout the company line because you will be called out.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Debate, RaiderO, not argue. LOL!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:14 pm
R8,
It’s F$&”&$ Fargas.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:18 pm
KK is fine, you can tell he’s a fan but maddenraider/dude/narcoboob have never said. They just hate like they get paid for it. Otherwise it’s a mental condition to spew the same a$$ thing ALL DAY LONG & make accusation plus the racism. Don’t engage with the Rick Retardo’s on this blog.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Dude,
lol
You are killing me!!
May 1st, 2009 at 6:20 pm
The Raiders gave Harvard’s athletic freak Desmond Bryant # 67, are they plannning on making him a LT?.
The guy is big 6′6 290, fast 4.92 forty and has the long arms (35.5 inches) and huge hands required to play the position.
Could be a good project, no linemen (offense or defense) on this Draft can match Bryant’s off the charts measurables, if that guy put his mind into it he could probably learn to play DT, DE or OT.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:20 pm
i have nothing against KK.i know he is a fellow old time,Frank Yuell(?) field Raider fan.in fact i’m sorry for lumping him in with dude(sorry KK).but i must say,at times,i have a problem with KK posting the same thing over and over,although since registration it hasn’t been happening,so maybe it wasn’t really him
May 1st, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Lefty,
What exactly is your beef?
May 1st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
and at least dude sticks to his word.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Bryant will be a OT with those long arms and speed. Good nugget Marley. He may end up being the steal of the 09 off season. 35.5 inch arms are hard to come by.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:24 pm
mannnnn…that poor SOB we cant catch a break
May 1st, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Dude,sorry.it just seems no matter what the Raiders do,you will find something negative to say.i actually don’t have a problem with you.you don’t attack people,just their views and i find that positive.but i have never read any positive comment from you about the team(not saying you haven’t made any,i’ve just not seen any).
May 1st, 2009 at 6:28 pm
DickV
“35.5 inch arms are hard to come by.”
Yeah, specially when they can do 35 reps on the bench press, that combination of arm length and strength is almost unheard of.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Ricky Retardo, that’s funny.
LMAO
May 1st, 2009 at 6:29 pm
lefty12 Says:
and at least dude sticks to his word.
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Notice how he disapears? He’s got other blogs to post “opinions” to. Blogs aren’t going to poison themselves.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Hey, the Giants might be a good pick to return to the superbowl if they don’t shoot themselves in the leg.
—–overheard while watching the NFL chnnl last month,.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Lefty,
To be honest, I dont have many positive things to say. I personally believe Al Davis has lost his mind. Seriously, I really believe that. The way he runs the franchise is an embarrasment and I am so sick of it that its hard for me to see what positives there may be. In my mind, Al Davis runs this team not to win, but to try and prove all the “haters” wrong by doing things “his” way. Bottom line_ “his” way dont work anymore. He cant draft, he cant hire good coaches and the way he handled the Kiffin situation should have gotten him strung up by Raider fans everywhere.
My feeling is the Raiders will never be good again untill he dies or sells the team.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I like Bryant as our Base End, he has the same size as Mario Williams.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:40 pm
damn it is hard to believe the raiders were able to steal this kid without a fight. did he not play football at Harvard?
May 1st, 2009 at 6:41 pm
repost
Dude, name names. Who here “blindly follows Lord Al no matter how far into oblivion he goes.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:47 pm
The draft was ok except for HB over Crabcake. Crabcake is a much better player.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I expect to see this post from norco boob one of these days: “Man, picked up the best “nachos” today, but my dog’s ruined it! Does he expect to be fed EVERY DAY???
May 1st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Alisgod, Brien are 2 guys on this board I can think of off the top of my head. Lets not kid ourselves here, there are alot of guys who are more Al Davis than Raiders.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Al has the courage of His convictions.
He will suffer the slings and arrows.
I can respect that.
He’s not crazy.
He’s been impaitient for sure.
There are no quick fixes, and this off season seems to indicate a degree of patience on His part.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Crab only played WR at TT, he was a QB at HS.
DHB player WR and LB at HS.
He had 100 catches in 2 yrs, 22 TDs, and 2000 yards.
Crab is too overrated.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Dakota Says:
La Milicia Negra Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:46 am
I hope we waterboard the captured pirate just for FUN!
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well why not, your nation has the experience, what does your daddys war-buddies form the pacific war think of that???
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They laugh at people that compare waterboarding to real torture.
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So you admit that the bush admin tortures but according to your “daddys war-buddies” that it’s STILL ilegal?
May 1st, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I’m one of them Dude.
I honestly don’t think I would have been a Raiders Fan, if it wasn’t for Mr. Davis. He is the Raiders!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
# Raider O Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I’m one of them Dude.
I honestly don’t think I would have been a Raiders Fan, if it wasn’t for Mr. Davis. He is the Raiders!!!!
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I totally disagree! Al Davis made the Raiders, but we the fans ARE THE RAIDERS…
Let me give you an easy analogy, you exist because of your father, but your ARE NOT your father…
May 1st, 2009 at 7:04 pm
It seems to me that Al Davis took to a totally different course following the 2006 Art Shell season and nobody seems to recognize it or to give him credit for not continue down the same path that failed so badly from 2003-2006. I have heard it said the the definition of insanity is to continue to due the same thing expecting a different result. Al Davis has not been doing the same thing.
Starting with the hiring of Kiffin and then with the 2007 draft he has been building a team young team through the draft. He did make a mistake last year with the free agent signings. That was an attempt to speed up the process, but after that failure he cut his losses and has gone back to building a young team through the draft and lower profile FA aquisitions.
Hire Kiffin was suppose to be a step in this process, and I think Mr. Davis would have stuck with him patiently if not for Kiffins self destruction. As a result it set the process back a year or so, but he has continues to stay the course.
People like to say that he has lost it with his ability to recognize talent, but the last two drafts I think have been very good, and now people are blasting this current draft, but I think that they need to wait and see how these players pan out before they make their judgement.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:08 pm
well…
night guys… take care!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:09 pm
LMN,
The raiders were there before Al bought them in 64 or 67, but he made them The Raiders.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Good night LMN.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:11 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDbbc03SjM&feature=related
May 1st, 2009 at 7:11 pm
# Raider O Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:09 pm
LMN,
The raiders were there before Al bought them in 64 or 67, but he made them The Raiders.
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Exactly!
as i said, Al Davis MADE The Raiders, but we the Fans ARE THE RAIDERS!!
Night
May 1st, 2009 at 7:14 pm
And you are also right, we the fans are the Raiders too. Al could not have done it all by himself, we backed him up all the way.
Go Raiders, and Al!!
You know!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I was going to agree with you, just give me a chance!!! lol
May 1st, 2009 at 7:16 pm
May 1st, 2009 at 7:19 pm
most that say Davis has lost it and can’t hire good coaches loved Gruden and Kiffin.didn’t he hire them?that (he can’t hire good coaches) is not a valid argument.saying he can’t draft good players has no basis.his success rate is about the same as all teams(drafting).i’m not saying the old man is perfect,but those arguments against him don’t hold water.now as for some of the others…..
May 1st, 2009 at 7:19 pm
I like our first 4 picks a lot, the rest should be able to compete for a roster spot.
Joseph is a lock at backup MLB. IMHO
May 1st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Lefty,
Like his love for size and speed, or his thoughts on how the coach is not that important!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
O-nobody signed as an undrafted FA is a lock for anything.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Lefty,
Or how much he likes to be different, and he is set on his ways.
But name one guy who had as much success doing it his way!!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Lefty,
I know, but I don’t see another true MLB on the roster.
That will increase his chances of making the Roster. IMHO
May 1st, 2009 at 7:29 pm
actually i agree with the speed part.people knock him for it but whenever you hear a GM talk they ALWAYS mention speed.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I’d love to see Frantz Joseph make the team.
I like what He brings to the table.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Speed kills.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:33 pm
imo,his worst flaw is impatience.you can’t hire a new coach every year or two and be successful.he has others,that’s for sure,but impatience is his biggest,imo.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:35 pm
The NFL game is based on speed.
It IS a pre requisite.
Al just takes it to the nth degree.
If He can assemble a roster of “Raider… speed… guys”, that can really play, then we have the makings of a great team for years to come.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I forgot, he doesn’t like rebuilding his team.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Lefty, I agree. Impatientce is the achilles heel.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Raider O, has it goin?
May 1st, 2009 at 7:39 pm
*How is.*
Crap I can’t type.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:42 pm
RaiderLen Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 7:35 pm
The NFL game is based on speed.
It IS a pre requisite.
Al just takes it to the nth degree.
If He can assemble a roster of “Raider… speed… guys”, that can really play, then we have the makings of a great team for years to come.
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That what he has done in this last draft..he has drafted fast football players, not just fast guys that play football. The only guy drafted that may be classified as the latter is DHB and even he is dedicated to the game.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Len,
Ready for my fix. But other than that, all is well thank you. And yourself?
May 1st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Severraider, I agree. I don’t know how the final roster will shake out, but I’d like to be able to keep all of the draft picks and Frantz and the Kid from Harvard.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:46 pm
That would be 8 new additions, plus our veteran FA signings.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:46 pm
B.Beane-signR. Sweeney to a long term deal NOW.sorry for going off topic.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Raider O, Friday! Beer! Pizza!
All is well.
At Home now talking with my wife and daughter.
My son is at his girl freinds house.
I love Friday’s and the weekend.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:50 pm
RaiderLen
I would also like to keep Frantz, but who would he displace in the LB corps??? He would likely have to play out this year on the practice squad
May 1st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Lorenzo Neal to Oakland?
Unsubstantiated Internet rumors are floating out there that Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal will sign with the Raiders, though no sources are cited and, for the life of me, I can’t tell where it started.
After checking into it, because this is how the Jeff Garcia-to-Oakland scenario first popped up, a few interesting things came to the surface.
I called a mutual friend in Frsno (finally, my lifelong Fresno connections have paid off at the NFL level), and he spoke with Neal (a Fresno State alum) last week. Neal told him and others he was in discussions with the Raiders.
On top of that, a source within the organization confirmed he has been discussed as a potential addition.
The move makes perfect sense. Oren O’Neal is back, but still recovering from major knee surgery. Luke Lawton is also on the payroll but isn’t considered an ideal starter.Tom Cable made a point to say after the draft that fullback needed to be addressed.
Justin Griffith won’t come back because the two-year Raiders starter recently signed with the Seahawks. Remember, they signed Griffith in 2007 instead of Neal, who was a free agent, because former coach Lane Kiffin said Neal was not a fit for the zone-blocking run game.
It looks like Tom Cable thinks different.
Neal is a 16-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowler who is just one season removed from his last trip to Honolulu.
He spent last season as a backup with Baltimore, where the running backs raved about his mentoring and leadership. Neal wants a 17th season in the NFL, and Oakland would allow him to return to his homestate where he played with the Chargers from 2003-07.
If he signs indeed, he would be reunited with Raiders running backs coach Kelly Skipper, who was Neal’s position coach at Fresno State a very, very long time ago.
If this move is going to be finalized, expect it before the May 8-10 minicamp.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/raiders/detail?&entry_id=39508
May 1st, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Severeraider, Sam Williams? I’ve not studied the roster close enough yet to weed out my personal “cuts”
My hope is that Frantz makes it impossible for the staff to cut him.
I like the Young Mans skill set and energy.
It can be contagious.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Len,i was thinking the same thing.also Alston.if he shows hope and is good on ST,he could replace either of those 2.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:59 pm
My least favorite pick is Slade Norris, I would have much rather have had Lawrence Sidbury aka Sid Vicious. He has more talent, more speed, and a greater ceiling.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
If Lorezo Nealhas anything left in the tank, I’d prefer Him to Lawton as a stop gap to OO.
I’d be shocked if OO were truly ready to play a full 16 game schedual this year.
Think Tommy Kelly. But worse, regarding the recovery.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
It’s way too early. But since I can’t post a mock draft, this my mock roster: lol
QB: JR, JG, ?
RB: DMC, Bush, and F”@$” Fargss FB: OO, MR
TE: Miller, Rookie TE, Stewart/ Strong WR: Yavone, DHB, JLH, Chaz, and Murphy.
OT: Mario, Barnes, Pears, and Green. OG: Gallery, Cooper, Paul, and Wilson/ Johnson C: Satele, wade.
DE: Burgess, Jay, Scott, Shaughneddy, and 1 rookie.
DT: TK, warren, WJ, and boschetti
OLB: TH, Brown, Euk, Rookie, condo
MLB: kirk, Joseph
CB: Nnamdi, CJ, SR, miller, and Bowie
FS: branch/ Huff, hiram
SS: MM, huff/ Branch
May 1st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
if we were to sign Neal and OO gets healthy,wanna bet our goal-line running game improves dramaticly!!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:02 pm
RaiderLen,
Sam Williams is as untouchable as Alvis Whitted used to be IMO. I want him gone but I’m not sure it will happen.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Len,
The rookies are on the roster at our site.
MM is # 34
DHB 12
Bryant 67
May 1st, 2009 at 8:04 pm
i should have said short yardage running game.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Len,
Sounds like a great day.
The rookies are here, the rookies are on the Roster.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Severeraider, The Norris pick was “from left field”.
I don’t know enough about Sid Vicious to contrast the two.
I just hope the Raiders are right.
I did read something earlier today that talked about Norris being a great athlete.
I hope so.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:09 pm
If the new LB prospects show promise, Sam Williams is history. True, he was a scholarship player with special protection from above but AD NEEDS to win soon while he’s still breathing. AD can’t wait on Sam Williams any longer. Sam Williams has HAD his opportunities and I don’t believe he’ll survive another go-round when young promising talent is available standing right next to him.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Jano and Lechler, and that’s 53. I think!!
What do you think?
May 1st, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I like my Roster, you know!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Norris was a key player on an Oregon St. team that was one of the best in the country against the run and in total Def.it wouldn’t suprise if he own the starting outside LB job over Brown.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:14 pm
won not own
May 1st, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Jerry!!!!!!!!!
Do your job Sir, and give me my fix.
I need it!!!!!
And why isn’t Joseph on the Roster or the transactions page??!!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Raider O,
I want Shields on my final roster.
Provided He’s healthy.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Lefty, I can envision Norris as the starter at some point as well.
The guy is built “thicker” than R Brown.
Looks to have a much stronger base.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Raider O, I’d also prefer that Burgess were traded and Gunhiem or some other take His spot.
If He can’t be traded I hope we use him as a situational rusher…at RDE.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
unfortunately i doubt we can trade Burgess or we probably already would have.the guy i have a big question about is Bowie.with Huff playing some backup at CB,will we keep 5 CBs?
May 1st, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Lefty,I think Burgess is here next year as well.
If so, I hope He can produce.
Bowie is virtually unknown.
I think he’ll have to have one hell of a camp and preseason to make the team.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Len-he’ll get his sacks,but he is also a big reason our run D has been so ineffective.hopefully we’ll faze him out and make him a situational pass rusher-if someone can step up and beat him out(i’m talking to you J. Rich).
May 1st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Sooner or later all this young talent is going to pay off and when it does the NFL(other teams) is going to pay.
We could have atop ten defense next year. I’m basing that on the offensive firepower that we should be able to unleash on opponents. As well as the talent we have on defense with a much simpler attack.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:59 pm
if the Off. comes along like it should(i’m talking to you J.Russ) we shouldn’t need a top 10 Def. and i’m not sure we have the players to have one.that being said,a Def. that ranks in the teens would be great.don’t get me wrong,i’d love to have a top 10 Def. though.
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