Davis aboard; the Russell pictures
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at 3:55 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders have signed veteran safety Keith Davis, according to the transactions page on Raiders.com
Davis, 30, is primarily a special teams player who started 15 games for Dallas in 2005. In 84 career games, Davis has no interceptions and six passes defensed. Davis had nine starts for Dallas last season.
The JaMarcus party shots
Received a few e-mails ofphotos of JaMarcus Russell holding drinks and posing with friends, originally posted on “partychaser.com” and chances are they’ll continue to be circulated in the coming days, although I won’t post a link to them here.
A few things worth mentioning:
– Who of us hasn’t posed with a drink at a party with friends? If photos of my best friends’s 50th birthday party ever get out . . .
– There is no way to tell how hard Russell was partying or how much he was drinking from a few photos.
– Just think if John Matuszak and Co. had lived in the age of digital photography and cell phones . . .
– All that aside, Russell has to realize that if he poses for a photo that is a less than flattering portrayal, it will be everywhere in the blink of an eye. Just ask Michael Phelps, Matt Leinart and Eli Manning, just to name a few.
– If Russell continues to struggle with his passing, the photos will be used as evidence for his lack of personal discipline even if the two things aren’t related.
If Russell doesn’t know better yet, he should now. And if he still doesn’t get it, someone in a position of authority on the Raiders ought to sit him down and tell him about the pitfalls of celebrity.
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May 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Wow…I didn’t know Keith Davis was a free agent. He was starting for the Cowboys at SS at the end of the season and the Cowboys have nobody to replace him that I know of. My brother is going to be pissed.
May 21st, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Keith Davis
2008 Scouting Report – Scouts Inc.
Grade: 59 | Key
Alert: None
Comment: Davis is a solid athlete with decent size who has been relegated to a backup position for the Cowboys. He has good foot agility, quickness and speed for the safety position, but can be inconsistent in coverage. He may be a liability in pure man coverage, but is best in off-zone schemes. He is inconsistent reading route progressions in coverage and rarely gets his hands on the ball. He is a solid tackler in run support and keeps good leverage when filling the alley.
Davis uses his hands well to work through trash and stay alive to make plays. He does have some limitations, but used in the right schemes he can be effective. He is a good football player and has been a solid special team’s contributor, which gives valuable depth to the Cowboys secondary.
May 21st, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Keith Davis
Birth Date December 30, 1978
Birth Place Dallas, TX
Height 5-11
Weight 207 lbs.
Age 30
Position S
Experience 7 years
College Sam Houston State
May 21st, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Keith Davis
Bio: Doesn’t matter. He is camp fodder who will need multiple injuries to other players to happen in order to make the team.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:19 pm
BART Bridge Blues Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Jerry makes this point on his blog all the time, and I think it’s a good one; your back-up QB should have slightly different skills than your starter, rather than just a lesser talented version of him. When and if Garcia comes into a game, we would probably resemble a WCO team more than a vertical one.
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I don’t understand that logic. You have a strong-armed starter, with the complimentary WR’s and system. You practice that all Camp, Pre-Season, every week in the season.
That strong-armed QB goes down, You bring in a weak armed WCO QB, and you have to do something new? How the hell is that beneficial?
May 21st, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Im lost….Wherez the links???
May 21st, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Who would that person of authority be? Cable?, Al?. I don’t think either of them would have a clue, about the “pitfalls of celebrity”.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Barack Obama could give him a lesson on how to carry himself.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:36 pm
It’s not that he’s partying, Jerry. It’s that he’s a fatass. He got the wrong surgery in the off-season. Instead of getting his knee scoped, he should have had lypo-suction.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Hopefully Jruss will play like he did at the end of the year of course who can blame any qb early in the season with that o-line and at one point our wr lelie,curry and fargas, starting now jruss has chaz,dhb,jlh,murphy,dmac,bush so he has the weapons its up to him now.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
May 21st, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I love that second pic. He looks like Uncle Fester.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Ryan Leaf, indicted on drug and burglery charges. Per, pft.com
May 21st, 2009 at 4:47 pm
they just showed the titans ota on nfl network.collins throw a pass into the feet of a lb.the second was over thrown and intercepted.they talked about how good kenny britt looked at wr.then ended with saying britt pulled a hamstring and did not finish.if it was the raiders and dhb they would of had a field day.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:56 pm
What Jamarcus Russell said of Michael Vick…
It was a good time for him as far as sitting down and his body healing,” he said of Vick’s prison time.
(Yeah Jamarcus. That was the idea. Nothin like dog fighting to get you into a restful place so you can just take a nice 2 year break away from the game.)
May 21st, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Cable also gave his most detailed answer as to why he hired defensive coordinator John Marshall to replace outgoing Rob Ryan.
It turns out to be a lot more do with his experience than any notion he would revamp the style of defense preferred by Al Davis.
“John was similiar enough to the style of play and the package that we had here before but John’s been a part of building teams from the ground up and he’s been a part of Super Bowl champions, he’s coached in that game, so he’s been there and developed what we’re trying to do here in Oakland. I felt like I needed that piece to go through this journey. I needed people that have done what I’m trying to accomplish, and that is to build it and build it so it can last and not just be a one-hit wonder and then ultimately, when we get to the playoffs, you get to the Super Bowl, someone who’s been in that game and coached it and what it’s like for those of us who haven’t done it yet. I think his role is very important.”
Asked about the increase in blitz packages during practice, Cable indicated this was not a shift in philosophy as much as a tool to help the offense.
“I like what he’s bringing to the defense … the pressure. One of the things I wanted to do, probably more for the offense and more for the quarterback position, was to get us under duress right away. We started it in minicamp and we’ll continue it all throughout OTA because I don’t think we did a very good job the last couple of years of handling the blitz pressure and really understanding where I’ve got to go with the football and what I need to check through, if I need a different protection, so I want to start that right from the beginning. We’ve done a nice job of that and the defense has heated it up pretty good and offensively we seem to be getting a little better at it every day so we’re improving that way.”
At least a few players would be surprised if all these blitzes stick around in the regular season. As Thomas Howard recently said, Ryan blitzed a lot in the spring but for whatever reasons did not do it much in the real games.
If Ryan goes blitz-crazy in Cleveland, we’ll know who was the reason behind the tone-down playbook here all these years.
May 21st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
originally posted on “partychaser.com” and chances are they’ll continue to be circulated in the coming days, although I won’t post a link to them here.
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Pretty much did Jerry, I guess the actual link though would matter right? Not that this matters, but we do live in an era where there is always a camera when you go out in public. If you don’t want the pics taken, dont do the act.
May 21st, 2009 at 5:03 pm
It drives me insane that our coaches can actually tell us that our defense blitzes in practice to put our offense under duress and in pressure situations with a straight face. Knowing that…wouldn’t you want your defense to do the same thing to the other teams offense on game day? Our team wants to literally prepare our offense for pressure because it actually works but they don’t want to apply that to themselves. It makes absolutely no sense at all. We don’t need to be the Eagles and blitz on 80% of our plays but for crying out loud, have some b@lls and confuse the offense by mixing it up with a 50% ratio at least.
May 21st, 2009 at 5:06 pm
24, interesting take.
May 21st, 2009 at 5:15 pm
QB Comparison
MARK SANCHEZ HAS A ROUGH DAY
Posted by Aaron Wilson on May 21, 2009, 5:24 p.m.
New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez struggled markedly during an Organized Team Activity session today, completing just one of nine passes with one interception during full-team drills, according to Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger.
Per the report, Sanchez repeatedly drew criticism from offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for missing open targets and not reacting well to blitzes. The miscues haven’t discouraged Sanchez, though.
“It was a good day .. for the defense,” Sanchez said. “They got after it. It was good, though. For a rookie to play against a defense like this, you can’t ask for anything better.
“They’re smart. They’re fast. They know exactly what they’re doing and they know I’m not quite up to speed yet. It was a tough day, but that’s what these days are all about. I learned a lot.”
Added Jets coach Rex Ryan: “We’re kind of throwing him to the wolves.”
And inside linebacker Bart Scott delivered a few barbs: “You still have the training wheels on, Sanchez. … You’re gonna get somebody killed, Sanchez.”
Meanwhile, veteran quarterback Kellen Clemens completed 5 of 13 throws, a percentage affected by several drops.
Plus, Sanchez has been getting teased for his recent GQ Magazine pictorial and his photos are pinned up all over the locker room.
“They called me David Hasselhoff,” Sanchez said. “… The first thing I would say is that it was two months ago. It was one of those things where you’re about to get drafted and you’re going to do a shoot with a supermodel, are you kidding me?
“That’s one of those you have to do. And the guys even told me that I earned it. The Jets know, or they wouldn’t have drafted me, that I’m all about football.”
May 21st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Does this mean Sanchez is a bust?
May 21st, 2009 at 5:20 pm
909 – Yes but at least he looks like David Hasselhoff hahaha.
May 21st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
24 Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 5:15 pm
QB Comparison
MARK SANCHEZ HAS A ROUGH DAY
Posted by Aaron Wilson on May 21, 2009, 5:24 p.m.
New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez struggled markedly during an Organized Team Activity session today, completing just one of nine passes with one interception during full-team drills, according to Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger.
Per the report, Sanchez repeatedly drew criticism from offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for missing open targets and not reacting well to blitzes. The miscues haven’t discouraged Sanchez, though.
“It was a good day .. for the defense,” Sanchez said. “They got after it. It was good, though. For a rookie to play against a defense like this, you can’t ask for anything better.
“They’re smart. They’re fast. They know exactly what they’re doing and they know I’m not quite up to speed yet. It was a tough day, but that’s what these days are all about. I learned a lot.”
Added Jets coach Rex Ryan: “We’re kind of throwing him to the wolves.”
And inside linebacker Bart Scott delivered a few barbs: “You still have the training wheels on, Sanchez. … You’re gonna get somebody killed, Sanchez.”
Meanwhile, veteran quarterback Kellen Clemens completed 5 of 13 throws, a percentage affected by several drops.
Plus, Sanchez has been getting teased for his recent GQ Magazine pictorial and his photos are pinned up all over the locker room.
“They called me David Hasselhoff,” Sanchez said. “… The first thing I would say is that it was two months ago. It was one of those things where you’re about to get drafted and you’re going to do a shoot with a supermodel, are you kidding me?
“That’s one of those you have to do. And the guys even told me that I earned it. The Jets know, or they wouldn’t have drafted me, that I’m all about football.”
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OMG! He struggled during OTA’s!?!
He is a BUST! LOL
May 21st, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I will forever compare JR to BQ…
It’s extremely early in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition, but former Notre Dame star Brady Quinn appears to be emerging as the initial leader during a voluntary minicamp.
According to James Walker of ESPN.com, Quinn took the first snaps with the first-team offense today ahead of former Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Anderson.
And Browns coach Eric Mangini indicated that Quinn’s offseason efforts contributed toward his early advantage in the quarterback derby.
“Brady will get the first reps today,” Mangini said. “He started with the first reps on Wednesday, and that’s because he’s done a really outstanding job in the offseason program. Not that Derek hasn’t done well, but [Quinn] gets the first reps.”
May 21st, 2009 at 5:34 pm
http://www.totalprosports.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/it-always-rains-in-pac-land/
May 21st, 2009 at 5:41 pm
http://www.totalprosports.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/jamarcus-russell-is-the-king-of-bling/
May 21st, 2009 at 5:42 pm
DoughMarcus has 4 chins
May 21st, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Thanks Rellik30, that puts it into perspective a little bit better. I guess Russell’s just trying to fit into the NFL.
May 21st, 2009 at 5:45 pm
my goodness this guy is a slob!!!
May 21st, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Face of the organization and looking like that imagine what this mess of qb will look when he hits thirty! This pig suppose to be a role model? Yeah, some role model! You don’t see Ryan or Flacco out in the scene like this pig, some class! I said it before and I will say it again the PIG is a bust! Just another diva from the ghetto livin it up! Garcia will be the starter by week four you wait and see nation! !!!!WOW!!!!
May 21st, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Wow,
So I don’t know why people are hyping this team, when we have no quarterback!! It’s inconceivable how bad Russell is…he’s had 2 seasons (ok maybe one full one, but he should have been practicing his ass off the first season anyway) and he still looks like trash.
The problem is, he just doesnt care enough, and he is really dumb; plain and simple. He won’t ever be a good quarterback in my opinion there’s just not a spark there, and any loyal raider fan would know this. You knew Jim Plunkett would be amazing just by the way he looked out there. Russell is fat, dumb, and has no heart. Why do you think he held out on the money for so long…because he knew he would be trash and wanted some sort of insurance for when he would be let go.
AL >>>> CUT HIM!!! he is only going to hurt us, and our true star (RUN DMC) is going to get aged. Dmac is going to get banged up because jamarcus is goin to throw him a crappy pass and he’s going to get knocked out on his blind side. That’s another thing with rusell is that he never looks out for his recievers…don’t throw to a receiver when they are crossing the middle and you see the strong safety waiting to paralyze him! Anyway, our only real future is through mcfadden, and if russell stays in oakland, then not only are we gonna keep having losing seasons but McFadden is going to get weathered out and never be allowed to reach his full potential. Look at LT, he’s on the decline because his prime is over. I wanna see our RB shine, but that must come with the cost of cutting #2.
PLEASE JAMARCUS, get a season ending injury in the first game so the coaches can see how much you’ve been single handedly holding this team back
Raider Fans, you know this is all true.
I’m starting the BOOT JMAC CAMPAIGN…
BOO THIS MAN!!!!!
BBBBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
May 21st, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Some of you are pathetic. A guy drinks and gets hammered, other then RaiderO for religious reasons, who doesn’t? Some of you should be BSPN shills for the prosecution against all things Raider. If JRuss shows up tanked and bloated on a gameday in October then you may have a reason to complain. Let it all be dealt with inhouse if there something unrighteous going on, ’cause the “holier than thou” crud in here is sometimes too much.
And. If that was truly Mistabrown giving an analogy with icecubes in a glass as per the melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, it was probably the most ill-informed analogy of all time. Ice cubes already in a glass, ice sheet not already in the ocean. Wishful New Math?
May 21st, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Well I’m not certainly quitting on Russell and neither should any other Raiders fans. Hes young and he looks like an offensive lineman but hes a big guy so thats not uncommon. Hes a different kind of speciman and its his body build and size that allows him to throw as far as he is supposed to. All that really matters is what he does on Sunday’s. Thats when everything counts. Theres no proof that hes dumb or anything like that and we shouldn’t judge him on anything but his QB play. Hes a guy thats going into his 2nd full year of starting, he will make mistakes.
I’d rather have JR than Billy Joe Hobert or Donald Hollas or Vince Evans so lets take a wait and see approach. Its one thing to poke fun because something is funny, its another to be downright mean. If we want JR to be successful, his fans need to support him as well.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:16 pm
And whatever a Chalug is, it could be a Dude, Norco or MR. It is in the hate category.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:16 pm
QB’s in the 70’s would play great after a night of partying and drinking. Some can do it, some cannot.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Not to change the subject, but what the hey.
GO LAKERS!
May 21st, 2009 at 6:18 pm
24,
I know you’re 27 or so and have suffered through multiple poor seasons. I appreciate your fandom. And I also appreciate that you have the willingness to forgo the retreadism with patience enough to develop a potentially great QB. Good on yer.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:26 pm
M Lonetree – If theres anything I ever wanted as a fan, it was a young QB for the future. Well we have him. He wasn’t my 1st choice but we have one so I will give him some time to develop in a league that is extremely difficult. I poke fun at JR sometimes because I’m bored and there isn’t much Raider stuff going on. With all seriousness, I originally labeled him as a bust but I’m not going to define him by what he does at a party or how he looks in a white shirt (mind you everybody looks heavier in white). The team has given him options on offense and our defense is improved with Marshall.
I don’t want Garcia starting at anytime unless JR is hurt. Garcia had his time. JR needs to develop all year long and given at least next year to continue. Period.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Every young player needs 3 years. If they can’t do anything in that time, then you need to look elsewhere. In that 3 year period, a player needs to show progression. They don’t need to be a Pro Bowler or put up incredible stats, they just need to improve enough each year to merit consideration for another start the very next season. JR will have his 2nd starting season. McFadden will start his 2nd season but he was hurt most of his 1st. DHB will start his 1st season. Miller will start his 3rd season. We hopefully have 10 more years of progression from all of these guys.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:31 pm
24
Careful, you are making too much sense. It is a refreshing alternative to the “Chicken Little” attitude with this kid after a couple of pictures.
Give the guy a fighting chance before throwing the man under the bus. It’s sad to see so many people in the media, and in the Raider Nation for that matter, almost rooting for this kid to fail.
As far as his weight goes, I am ok with it as long as he uses that size to his advantage and stops going down so quickly.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Evening M
Hope that you are well.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:31 pm
A few things worth mentioning:
– Who of us hasn’t posed with a drink at a party with friends? If photos of my best friends’s 50th birthday party ever get out . . .
– There is no way to tell how hard Russell was partying or how much he was drinking from a few photos.
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OK here’s the deal. I’m a huge fan of JaMarcus and have close ties to a cat who went to school with JaMarcus’ moms. My guy has been to a few family functions in Mobile and also gets reports from others (probably some of those cats in the photos with him) about how JaMarcus parties. His words were that JaMarcus parties real hard. One that went down right after the season had him at one with a bottle of grey goose in each hand. Some of that Marice Clarett stuff. But hey, Al said the Snake was a drinker too.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:32 pm
24 Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 6:16 pm
QB’s in the 70’s would play great after a night of partying and drinking. Some can do it, some cannot.
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They were making $60,000 per year and had part-time jobs in the off-season.
It’s a full-time league now.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Give the guy a fighting chance before throwing the man under the bus. It’s sad to see so many people in the media, and in the Raider Nation for that matter, almost rooting for this kid to fail.
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He’s black, dresses like a stereotype. Waaay too easy of a target for those inclined that way.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Kell
Throw in the fact that he is a Raider and you’ve got yourself quite a target indeed.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:38 pm
He is only 24 and with all that money he probably will not start producing for another couple of years which may mean it is not with the Raiders.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:38 pm
About Keith Davis,
Dude is a good Safety. He would’ve started for us last year. He’s got some baggage though. A few years ago the Saints signed him to offer sheet in Payton’s first year because Payton knew him from Dallas practices/games giving QB’s fits. Dallas ended up matching the offer and keeping him.
Then Davis got shot in a car chase in which he was the target. He missed some games but played again. He was also shot at again (baggage) but not hit. A very good footbal player but lately seems to be ducking the homies for some reason. He is a hitter and can cover. Just keep him off the streets of Oakland and don’t let him hang out with Stephen Jackson of the Warriors.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
But, on the other hand Raiderdogg, I had an old HOF Oakland Ganster (family friend) over here a hour ago, and showed him the Russell Pixs. He was already down on Russell, those pix sealed it for him.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:43 pm
If I was a single man with all that money…I would have probably forgotten that I had to be back in Oakland for OTA’s as I would be in Europe, Australia, Mars and in the Starship Enterprise. I’d be partying, living the good life in every great city, waking up to a different sunrise every morning with a different girl, you name it. What JR is doing is minor compared to what I would do so hey…it is what it is.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:44 pm
RaiderDogg,
wish I can joke about it too but just stating the facts from an inside person. I’m not too worried about him because he constantly weighed 275+ every off-season at LSU and got himself back together by the start of the season. The difference is (stole this from Cable and tweaked it) “The Goon coming off that corner in the NFL is not the same Goon in the NCAA.”
May 21st, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I’d say the only thing I didn’t like about the pictures was the Russell chain around his neck. Thats tooting your own horn in my opinion. Maybe people wouldn’t have known who he was without the chain and thats why he wore it? He might as well have walked in with his own game jersey on.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
But the fact of the matter is this:
13 TD’s
8 ints
2423 yds
77 passer rating.
All BS aside, not too shabby considering his environment last year. Really, not too shabby in any environment for a Rookie QB.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
The Cowboys have placed Greg Ellis on the trading block. He was originally a DE converted to LB in the 3-4 the Cowboys use. Hes a whiner but hes a solid DE that could be useful in our 4-3 as a DE. I say trade Burgess for Ellis straight up.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
We got more OTAs and training camp to deal with where JaMarcus is in terms of progress. If he’s not where he needs to be then I’m good with Garcia filling in until further notice. And if Garcia is still pitching ground balls, then Mike Vick will always be a Cable/Davis option. And with Vick, Kwame Harris could still be the LT for all he cares.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
KoolKell – I Agree.
JR had to deal with the Kiffin/Davis feud and have a new Head Coach after week 4. His offensive line was suspect, play calling suspect by our OC, McFadden was a hurt rookie, Walker was always hurt, Lelie was new, Curry dropped everything, JLH giveth and taketh, Schilens was a rookie, Fargas is one dimensional and Miller had to help block while Rob Ryan’s defense couldn’t hold down the fort. Yeah…JR’s stats were pretty good considering.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Vick is a terrible QB, great athlete.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:54 pm
504
If you had said it was you who had seem the double grey goose I may have been more inlcined to hear you. But all of that he said she said is just conjecture once it involves multiple parties.
No offense, sorry if I came off like a dick.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:54 pm
We should keep Burgess if the Pats don’t give us a #2. I would play him and let him get his double digit sacks then franchise his azz after the season. Then work out a deal with a team. That should get us a #2 or better.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:54 pm
2008 Scouting Report – Scouts Inc.
Grade: 75 | Key
Alert: None
Comment: Ellis is 10-year veteran with very good size and adequate speed and quickness. He reacts quickly to the run. He has good size and strength to maintain effective hand use. He has long arms to stack and shed. He will get upright with his pad level, but has good strength and balance to keep his feet. He’s a former defensive end who understands leverage. He can play physical and get off blocks with good timing. He is still quick enough to work his feet and re-gain outside leverage.
He is also quick enough to contain and force running backs back inside. He has adequate acceleration in space with good effort to pursue from behind. As a pass rusher, the Cowboys will bring him off the edge from a three-point stance where he has good success recording sacks when his hand is on the ground. He has strength in his upper body to re-work his hands inside then react off of the offensive tackle’s technique. He’s physical with his hands and works to finish. He is also strong with the ability to rip inside-out.
He has a variety of pass-rush moves including spins and counters. He does a good job turning speed to power. He will get upright on counter moves, but comes hard inside and has strength into traffic. He has some limitations in coverage due to his lack of burst in space. He will stall changing direction and lack the quickness to break down consistently, when isolated.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I would give Burgess away for a 3rd round…we’d be lucky to even get that.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Knowing Burgess, he’ll be injured for most of the year instead of producing in the final year of his contract.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Derrick Burgess
2008 Scouting Report – Scouts Inc.
Grade: 75 | Key
Alert: None
Comment: Since coming to the Raiders, Burgess has become one of the more consistent pass-rushers in the AFC. He is an undersized defensive end with excellent athleticism. He has great initial quickness off the line of scrimmage to gain leverage on blockers. He is an explosive player who can close well in space. Burgess shows good range to chase down ball carriers from the backside as well as downfield. He uses his hands well to separate from blockers versus the run as well as using a variety of pass-rush moves.
He has deceptive power to anchor versus power zone-blocking schemes, but is more of a finesse player when defending the run. He is an instinctive player who has a knack of getting opponents off balance with a variety of speed rushes and counter moves. He plays with an outstanding motor and is effective because he out-hustles his opponent. Burgess has had some durability concerns in the past, but has only missed two games in the past three seasons.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:57 pm
All BS aside, Russell’s passer rating over the last 6 games of the season was 92.5
So the fact that so many Raider fans are down on him is curious. Of course I know why, and so do you.
http://www.nfl.com/players/jamarcusrussell/gamelogs?id=RUS539462
May 21st, 2009 at 6:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
But, on the other hand Raiderdogg, I had an old HOF Oakland Ganster (family friend) over here a hour ago, and showed him the Russell Pixs. He was already down on Russell, those pix sealed it for him.”
Kell
Sometime’s when a person’s mind is already made up, their bias influences their judgement.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I happen to agree with you and 24. Russell showed signs of improvement those last few games and, considering all that he had been through up to that point, it was almost a small miracle. Some young kids would have folded and faded in their confidence, given the exact same situation. Alex Smith comes to mind.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:00 pm
– Just think if John Matuszak and Co. had lived in the age of digital photography and cell phones . . .
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You’d have alot of broken cameras, cellphones and noses!
Definitely, lol
May 21st, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Finally someone with some sense. Snake Stabler said DMAC should touch the ball 30-35 times a game. He was a starter in the SEC. Felix Jones got carries because he was so talented but DMAC could’ve run 30 carries a game.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
504
Snake lives in Alabama and has been a fan of McFadden for a few years. He knows what he is talking about.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Man…I remember when people couldn’t get ahold of you because you weren’t home. Now you can’t go anywhere without someone finding you.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Hah…”I need to call someone so I can get a ride. Now…wheres the nearest pay phone? Great…I don’t have 10 cents on me. I’ll call collect. The Operator says that person’s not answering. Shoot…I can’t remember any other numbers. How am I going to get home?”
Those were the days haha.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:07 pm
To think…I had a pager in High School and I graduated in 2001. Thats how fast technology has moved.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:09 pm
NFL Cheerleaders: Best of 2008
http://www.nfl.com/photo/photo-gallery?campaign=ec0005&chronicleId=09000d5d80c68c20
May 21st, 2009 at 7:09 pm
24
I graduated in 1988 and I remember when having a pager meant you were either a doctor or a drug dealer.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:09 pm
hahaha a pager
May 21st, 2009 at 7:11 pm
So, Davis/Kiffin blowup, New Coach Cable comes in, 2 different play-callers to start the season. No WR’s to speak of.
Yet he the last 7 (SEVEN) games of the season he pitches a 91.9 passer rating??????
Folks a 91 passer rating is damned good. If Walter had produced such a rating, Da Nation would be deifying him by now.
http://www.nfl.com/players/jamarcusrussell/gamelogs?id=RUS539462
May 21st, 2009 at 7:14 pm
24,
i had a pager in 1989 .main use was to hook up with girls.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
John Elway said as a QB you get paid to play on 3rd down and the 4th quarter. Let the kid party in the offseason, hes gonna be fine. His stats are very good for 1 year starting. Peyton Manning threw like 25 INTs his rookie year. Aikman won 1 game. Elway sucked. Get some perspective people, hes only 24. Let the kid grow.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Kell
Keep killin ‘em with facts brother!
May 21st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Oh…the kid is growing…thats not the problem hahaha. I had to throw that one in there sorry.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
One thing that has been a constant with Russell is that he is mentally tough. He is also very confident in his abilities in a quiet way. We will be fine with him.
The one thing I think he really needs to work on was already praised by Cable the other day, Footwork. JaMarcus is as mobile as Tom Brady. If our line protect him like Brady’s do, then we in business.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Also 8 ints is low for any QB, let alone a Rookie in those circumstances.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:35 pm
79. Kool Kell
Very good point, the fact that he had more TD’s than INT’s with our crappy O-Line, suspect recievers, and all the BS with the coaching changes and the playcaller changes, indicates that he knows the QB’s job is put his team in a position to win, not to lose the game for us. I have faith in JRuss, (and I too wanted BQ) and we may be playoff bound this year, just have some faith people.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Yeah, I think we’ll be fine too. I got a little nervous seeing those pix, but, he’d have to regress quite a bit for our QB play to be a problem.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Jamarcus Russell’s QB Rating Per game.
Week 1 – Denver – 111.1 – Excellent
Week 2 – Kansas City – 45.0 – Poor
Week 3 – Buffalo – 93.3 – Great
Week 4 – San Diego – 80.6 – Good
Week 5 – Bye
Week 6 – New Orleans – 40.1 – Poor
Week 7 – New York – 88.6 – Good
Week 8 – Baltimore – 66.2 – Poor
Week 9 – Atlanta – 19.0 – Terrible
Week 10 – Did Not Play – Adjustments
Week 11 – Miami – 88.4 – Good
Week 12 – Denver – 149.1 – Great
Week 13 – Kansas City – 51.5 – Poor
Week 14 – San Diego – 42.0 – Poor
Week 15 – New England – 85.7 – Good
Week 16 – Houston – 128.1 – Excellent
Week 17 – Tampa Bay – 98.9 – Great
These stats show a rookie at work. This guy was like a wave as he would go up and then back down again. He constantly rebounded from a poor performance which shows character. This is completely typical of a rookie trying to find his way. He struggled against the Chiefs during both games but we should expect him to improve with a new regime there and he’ll have more study film on them more often. New Orleans was just a bad game. Baltimore has a great defense. Atlanta had his number. The Chargers had film on him from the 1st game and took advantage.
Other then that…JR did pretty good against some very good competition.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Afternoon Nation
KK, Black Death 29, Dogg, 24, 504 Raider…and all
So we have pics of Jamrcus posing with associates and drinks…BFD
22yrs old, and on top of the financial world, compared to most of us.
The Young Man is flexing a bit of His muscle.
Let’s all say together…EGO
I’m damn glad He’s got one. I hope It’s Huge.
I love them cocky egotistical athletes that kick ass.
My personal opinion is that Jamarcus is willing to work hard and learn.
I believe He also posses’ a humility that enables Him to listen to the advice…(coaching) of those whom He respects.
If some in The Nation are looking for a choir boy, milk drinking monk, then I guess they’ll have to look elsewhere for a QB.
Jamarcus is our future and I’m feeling very good about that.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Also…JR seems to own Denver but they have a new regime. Kansas City owned JR both games but they also have a new regime. The Chargers owned JR 1 out of 2 so I’d say JR is 50/50 on division games at this point and thats alot better than 0-6 in our division so he should progress even more with the continuity of this team and the changes of the other teams.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:47 pm
RaiderLen – Yo!
May 21st, 2009 at 7:51 pm
24…. whaaaats UUUUUPPPP!
May 21st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
The N.O game was a blowout 34-3
The Atlanta game was a blowout 24-0. 77 total yards, 14 mins of possession.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Amen RaiderLen
May 21st, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Also….
Defensive Coordinator of the Broncos – Mike Nolan
Defensive Rankings of his Defenses:
2008 49ers – 13th (Nolan was fired mid-season)
2007 49ers – 32nd
2006 49ers – 26th
2005 49ers – 32nd
2004 Ravens – 31st
2003 Ravens – 21st
2002 Ravens – 26th
Seriously. Does anybody really think we have ANYTHING to worry about when it comes to Mike Nolan and his defense? JR should continue to own this team.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I could just kick myself…I screwed up those numbers. They’re not any better but **^*&%&*()*(%
May 21st, 2009 at 8:05 pm
make mcfadden the featured player on offense and the raiders will be fine.min 20 touches a game.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
What’s up Nation?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Also….
Defensive Coordinator of the Broncos – Mike Nolan
Defensive Rankings of his Defenses:
2008 49ers – 13th (Nolan was fired mid-season)
2007 49ers – 25th
2006 49ers – 26th
2005 49ers – 32nd
2004 Ravens – 6th
2003 Ravens – 3rd
2002 Ravens – 22nd
Ok. Those are the updated numbers.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:14 pm
DMC and Bush need atleast 40 touches agame.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Yo Raider O!
Death29…Yes, Kenny Stabler said 30-35 touches.
I think that might be a bit much, but His point was clear.
Get the ball in this Mans hands.
Dogg, You get it too.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:17 pm
That leaves JR about 15-20 passes that he can throw to the WRs and Miller.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Defensive Coordinator of the Chiefs – Clancy Pendergast
Defensive Rankings of his Defenses:
2008 Cardinals – 19th
2007 Cardinals – 17th
2006 Cardinals – 29th
2005 Cardinals – 8th
2004 Cardinals – 12th
May 21st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
5 of those passes should be deep balls for hopeful TD’s.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:19 pm
#94, Raider O…
At last someone who gets it!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Ryan’s ratings
WEEK OPP RESULT CMP ATT YDS CMP% LNG TD INT RAT ATT YDS AVG TD
1 DET W 34-21 9 13 161 69.2 62 1 0 137.0 5 -2 -0.4 0
2 @TB L 24-9 13 33 158 39.4 23 0 2 29.6 6 10 1.7 0
3 KC W 38-14 12 18 192 66.7 70 1 0 120.6 1 15 15.0 0
4 @CAR L 24-9 21 41 158 51.2 23 0 0 60.8 2 11 5.5 0
5 @GNB W 27-24 16 26 194 61.5 37 2 1 94.1 4 16 4.0 0
6 CHI W 22-20 22 30 301 73.3 47 1 0 116.1 1 1 1.0 0
7 Bye Week
8 @PHI L 27-14 23 44 277 52.3 55 2 2 68.1 1 4 4.0 0
9 @OAK W 24-0 17 22 220 77.3 37 2 0 138.4 4 1 0.3 0
10 NO W 34-20 16 23 248 69.6 67 2 0 134.0 2 -2 -1.0 0
11 DEN L 24-20 20 33 250 60.6 37 0 1 71.5 5 18 3.6 0
12 CAR W 45-28 17 27 259 63.0 69 0 0 94.5 3 2 0.7 0
13 @SD W 22-16 17 23 207 73.9 38 2 0 130.2 4 -3 -0.8 0
14 @NO L 29-25 24 33 315 72.7 59 1 1 99.9 4 13 3.3 1
15 TB W 13-10 (OT) 15 23 206 65.2 30 0 2 57.5 6 19 3.2 0
16 @MIN W 24-17 13 24 134 54.2 22 1 0 84.4 3 2 0.7 0
17 STL W 31-27 10 21 160 47.6 41 1 2 49.8 4 -1 -0.3 0
WEEK OPP RESULT CMP ATT YDS CMP% LNG TD INT RAT ATT YDS AVG TD
WILD @ARI L 30-24 26 40 199 65.0 28 2 2 72.8 4 6 1.5 0
Flacco’s rating
WEEK OPP RESULT CMP ATT YDS CMP% LNG TD INT RAT ATT YDS AVG TD
1 CIN W 17-10 15 29 129 51.7 15 0 0 63.7 4 37 9.3 1
2 Bye Week
3 CLE W 28-10 13 19 129 68.4 19 0 2 47.8 6 -2 -0.3 0
4 @PIT L 23-20 (OT) 16 31 192 51.6 35 1 0 81.7 2 -1 -0.5 0
5 TEN L 13-10 18 27 153 66.7 22 0 2 50.4 2 4 2.0 0
6 @IND L 31-3 28 38 241 73.7 54 0 3 57.0 3 12 4.0 0
7 @MIA W 27-13 17 23 232 73.9 40 1 0 120.2 3 2 0.7 0
8 OAK W 29-10 12 24 140 50.0 70 1 0 81.9 4 23 5.8 1
9 @CLE W 37-27 17 29 248 58.6 47 2 0 109.6 4 2 0.5 0
10 @HOU W 41-13 15 23 185 65.2 43 2 0 118.9 1 8 8.0 0
11 @NYG L 30-10 20 33 164 60.6 16 1 2 58.1 6 57 9.5 0
12 PHI W 36-7 12 26 183 46.2 53 2 0 95.5 5 3 0.6 0
13 @CIN W 34-3 19 29 280 65.5 70 2 0 119.9 3 15 5.0 0
14 WAS W 24-10 10 21 134 47.6 30 1 1 64.4 4 11 2.8 0
15 PIT L 13-9 11 28 115 39.3 24 0 2 22.2 1 5 5.0 0
16 @DAL W 33-24 17 25 149 68.0 23 1 0 96.9 4 4 1.0 0
17 JAC W 27-7 17 23 297 73.9 48 0 0 115.8 0 0 0.0 0
WEEK OPP RESULT CMP ATT YDS CMP% LNG TD INT RAT ATT YDS AVG TD
WILD @MIA W 27-9 9 23 135 39.1 31 0 0 59.1 5 8 1.6 1
DIV @TEN W 13-10 11 22 161 50.0 48 1 0 89.4 5 5 1.0 0
CONF @PIT L 23-14 13 30 141 43.3 22 0 3 18.2 2 -8 -4.0 0
Now these are REAL ROOKIES at WORK!!
This FAT PIG should be embarassed he simply got out played and out perform by real QB ROOKIES!
This FATAZZ is a BUST!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
24,
What are you doing?! Why all these stats?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Defensive Coordinator of the Chargers – Ron Rivera
Defensive Rankings of his Defenses
2008 Chargers – 25th
2006 Bears – 5th
2005 Bears – 2nd
2004 Bears – 21st
May 21st, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Raider O – Why not?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I say Justin Fargas 40 touches a game hahahahahahahha
May 21st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
24,
“Why not”!! LMFAO
May 21st, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I like the idea of us being able to run the ball effectively.
Pound it, Pound it, Pound It.
I don’t mean in the sense of the 3 yards and a cloud of dust sense.
I mean, stretch the defense out on the edges because of our speed, and let our guys either cut back into the gap, or take the edge if it’s there.
Once the D coordinator is trying to figure out how to stop us from killing Him in the run game, we go up top, over the middle and to the sidelines.
If Jamarcus has time to throw, we are gonna kill on the Offense.
I can’t wait.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:26 pm
If Fargas gets 40 touches agame, I will kill the Ol Man!!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Raider O
24 Has long been our Stat Man around here. He’s just kicking old school so to speak. There was once a time when I came in here and would say “24 hook me up with some random stats” and within minutes the man would produce.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:30 pm
RaiderLen
I also like the idea of McFadden hitting the edge with his speed and Bush running up the gut with his power. Then line them both up behind Russell and watch a defense scramble.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
=D
May 21st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Dogg,
It’s all good bro, stats are good!! lol
I thought he was trying to prove a point!!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Raider O
Back then 24 was known as “Huff24″. I think because he had a problem with huffing as a teen.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:32 pm
My Giants need to score some effin runs. They’re getting ridiculous. We need to trade some pitching for some power.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Hah! I wonder what problem I had when I was Wo0dSoN24? LOL.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Len,
If we run well, we can use Play Action.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Raider O – My point was JR should have an easier time against the Defensive Coordinators in our division.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:35 pm
lol
May 21st, 2009 at 8:36 pm
24,
I knew it, there was a point!! lol
Then why not say it instead of “why not?”??!!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Raider O – Well because…Why not?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Dogg,
LMAO
May 21st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 8:30 pm
RaiderLen
I also like the idea of McFadden hitting the edge with his speed and Bush running up the gut with his power. Then line them both up behind Russell and watch a defense scramble.
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Dogg,
What’s cool is DMAC is now healthy, and Bush showed the orginazation what he can do when called upon.
The possibilities of a Bush /DMAC tandem are off the charts in potential.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
24,
lol
You remind me of a go worker I used to know. Every time I asked him why, he would answer why not! I think he got fired. lol
May 21st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Can we possibly have DMAC take the snap and hand off to Jamarcus Russell? Goal Line baby!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
24,
lol
You remind me of a co worker I used to know. Every time I asked him why, he would answer why not! I think he got fired. lol
May 21st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Raider O – Haha. These days, everybody’s getting fired. I heard its the in thing to do during a depression because hell…everyones depressed, why not get fired?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Raider O Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Len,
If we run well, we can use Play Action.
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Yes. and we will.
Chaz is gonna kill this year, as well as DMAC when He is split out.
JLH, DHB…Z Miller…It’s all good.
Just so long as “Mop Handle” Is not the RG.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I was pretty happy with Tom Cable’s play calling as well. It was more aggressive than Kiffin.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:43 pm
RaiderLen
That’s what I’m talking about. It’s not just hopeful optimism either, these kids are TALENTED!
It seems that we are all on the same page this evening.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:44 pm
24,
We are in a depression!!!! How come prices keep going up?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Good game on ESPN right now
May 21st, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Len,
“Mop Handle” will be a backup lineman.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
You guys missed the entire point. Nobody cared about him drinkin and kickin it. I was just amazed at that gut in the 2nd pic.
Party and kick it all you want. Just find a treadmill every now and then.
http://www.raiderfans.net/forum/oakland-raiders-forum-message-board/151619-pictures-jamarcus-may.html
May 21st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
24 Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Jamarcus Russell’s QB Rating Per game.
Week 1 – Denver – 111.1 – Excellent
Week 2 – Kansas City – 45.0 – Poor
Week 3 – Buffalo – 93.3 – Great
Week 4 – San Diego – 80.6 – Good
Week 5 – Bye
Week 6 – New Orleans – 40.1 – Poor
Week 7 – New York – 88.6 – Good
Week 8 – Baltimore – 66.2 – Poor
Week 9 – Atlanta – 19.0 – Terrible
Week 10 – Did Not Play – Adjustments
Week 11 – Miami – 88.4 – Good
Week 12 – Denver – 149.1 – Great
Week 13 – Kansas City – 51.5 – Poor
Week 14 – San Diego – 42.0 – Poor
Week 15 – New England – 85.7 – Good
Week 16 – Houston – 128.1 – Excellent
Week 17 – Tampa Bay – 98.9 – Great
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Excellent post 24….for a point of reference, below is Joe Flacco’s numbers. 7 Poor/Terrible games vs. 9 good to excellent games.
CIN W – 17-10 – 63.7 – Poor
Bye Week – Bye Wk
CLE W – 28-10 – 47.8 – Poor
@ PIT L – 20-23 – 81.7 – Good
TEN L – 10-13 – 50.4 – Poor
@ IND L – 3-31 – 57 – Poor
@ MIA W – 27-13 – 120.2 – Excellent
OAK W – 29-10 – 81.9 – Good
@ CLE W – 37-27 – 109.6 – Excellent
@ HOU W – 41-13 – 118.9 – Excellent
@ NYG L – 10-30 – 58.1 – Poor
PHI W – 36-7 – 95.5 – Great
@ CIN W – 34-3 – 119.9 – Excellent
WAS W – 24-10 – 64.4 – Poor
PIT L – 9-13 – 22.2 – Terrible
@ DAL W – 33-24 – 96.9 – Great
JAC W – 27-7 – 115.8 – Excellent
May 21st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
The only thing that matters is if Russell passes the conditioning tests that all players have to pass prior to camp. Other than that test, there are three people whose opinion matters on this…in order of importance:
Tom Cable
Brad Roll
JaMarcus Russell
I can rest assure you all that the coaches develop an individual conditioning plan for all players so that they can be at their best for season
Jerry. CAN YOU PLEASE ASK CABLE ABOUT RUSSELL’S CONDITIONING SO THAT THESE HATERS CAN BE SILENCED? It’s disturbing that NFL fans are becoming like gossipy teenagers hunting for paparazzi photos and making comments on a man’s figure, friends etc…..
May 21st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
LMAO…Lakers suck. Love it.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Wow
The Nuggets just stole home court advantage.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:54 pm
SnB,..hilarious that you put that list together,..get a clue,..the list goes more like this…
Al Davis
Al Davis
Al Davis
May 21st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 8:56 pm
I think I just heard Dakota break something.
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Hahahahahah,
I don’t know what I’m laughing about.
I’m a Warriors fan.
May 21st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
What is CL?!
May 21st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
132. Fuk RF .net
5.”If Ryan goes blitz-crazy in Cleveland, we’ll know who was the reason behind the tone-down playbook here all these years.”
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We already know. Its Davis’s scheme and preference to have a 4 man rush.
May 21st, 2009 at 9:59 pm
)
my bad 
I didn’t see the semi 
May 21st, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Norco,
Why all three, if not more?!
May 21st, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Trolls,
How is coaching?
May 21st, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Good Night Trolls.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Ya O I suppose they do.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Good Night Mr. Freindly Ttroll.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:06 pm
O
Coaching is going pretty good 
The little league team is 14-2 with two games to go, but the traveling team is only 14-16 with 4 games to go 
which isn’t too bad when you consider this is a first year team and all the other teams have been together for at least 3 years. Although I never judge a season (at this age) by wins and losses. My goal is to make sure these little guys learn the fundamentals so that they can compete t the next level 
May 21st, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I’m really going now
May 21st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
14-2. that’s great.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:09 pm
OMG…#180
I’ve actually read a post from Trolls 35….
Good Job Man.
Troll on.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Good Night Len, Bob, and Nation.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:56 am
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has been indicted by a Randall County grand jury on drug and burglary charges.
The indictment handed up Wednesday in Canyon charged the 33-year-old former San Diego Chargers quarterback and former West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach with one count of burglary to a habitation, seven counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and one count of delivery of a simulated controlled substance.
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Leaf is even more stoopid than I thought! I went to West Texas State Uni. before A & M took over. Randall county is a DRY COUNTY!!!! THEY DON’T LET YOU DRINK, WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THEY TOLLERATE DRUGS????!!
But then, if you’ve ever had to live in Canyon Texas, you realise you HAVE to do drugs to stand the place!
Canyon Texas is known for 3 things:
Wrestler Terry Funk
Artist Georgia O’Keefe
the 2nd largest canyon in America,
Palo Duro Canyon.
This is where to drive when you want to smoke p*t between classes at WTSU.
When someone says “Have you done dr*gs?” I have to answer “I went to college during the 70s, whatta you think???”
Like South Park says “There is a time and place for everything! And that place is called college!!!”
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:47 am
What’s up fellas still up drinking trying to forget that choke job by the Lakers. Man I understand being a bust football wise but damn Leaf you’re a bust as a person too.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:50 am
Hey NMF, GO NUGGETS!!!
here’s your asprin, go to sleep, it’s Friday on a 3 day weekend!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:44 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Russell posing with drinks and friends? Darn, I do that frequently…but wait…I’m not a sports celebrity…who cares. Jerry was right. As long as he does well on the field, who cares? Stabler used to show up with hangovers to games in ‘76. Guess what he did that year?
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:04 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, HELL WE ARE ALL FRIEND’S . LET’S HAVE A DRINK..IT IS NEVER TO EARLY OR NEVER TO LATE TO HAVE A DRINK…
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:07 am
Oh, by the way this week has gone, with layoffs and other bad news sweeping the Bay…shoot, I am having one at 3PM.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:28 am
Stabler used to show up with hangovers to games in ‘76. Guess what he did that year?
——————–
Biletnikoff used to throw up before every game & would smoke right on the field as a player & coach.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:33 am
LET’S SEE #2 WIN A FEW GAMES SOBER B4 HE TRY’S IT HUNG-OVER ..
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:37 am
was JaMarcus named after neiman marcus?
he’s obviously loves that cookie recipe …
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:38 am
good morning Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, NMF, TW …
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:38 am
Exactly TW. Just because they are professional athletes now, they aren’t allowed to have a party social life anymore. Maybe they should catch some of these news reporters at a party and take their pics. They would probably just blow it off. but like I said, I don’t care. As long as he/she doesn’t break the law doing so and play hard on the field…who cares? Its a job like evryone else, they just make tons more than you and I…does it matter?
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:38 am
Nuggets are gonna slam the Lakers by 20 on Saturday.
get ready!
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
You do have a point there, Dirt Lot. Russell has a ways to go before being in Stabler’s status quo.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:40 am
ROCKSTAR,GOOD MORNING !
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 am
Good Morning Rockstar…Anything new?
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:44 am
Keith Davis, eh?
are we looking to move Tyvon Branch from ST gunner to starting FS? sounds like it.
why else bring in Davis?
a fresh body for OTA’s until Mike Mitchell finishes school?
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:45 am
Raiders add strong safety
The Raiders signed veteran strong safety Keith Davis, who took over for an injured Roy Williams last season.
Davis, a special teams regular, considered joining the Raiders last year before picking the Dolphins. He was then cut and re-signed with Dallas.
According to Scouts Inc., his lack of speed makes him a liability in man coverage. That could be a problem if he sticks in Oakland, which lives in man coverage.
His strength is in run support, which is where the Raiders would want him to contribute.
-David White (SF Chronicle)
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:46 am
49ers signed Dre Bly to replace the injured Walt Harris
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:48 am
Lions signed OT Ephraim Salaam
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:04 am
OTA Q&A with JaMarcus Russell
May 21, 2009
The Oakland Raiders hit the field at their Alameda, Calif., facility this week as the Organized Team Activity phase of the off-season program got underway. Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell took time out to speak to the media following Wednesday morning’s OTA.
Q: How’s it going out there today?
Russell: Pretty good. You got young guys coming in and working. You can tell those guys are getting better and familiar with what we do. On both sides of the ball you can tell guys are coming in to work.
Q: How would you describe the relationship between you and Jeff (Garcia) out there?
Russell: It’s like any other relationship on the team. We’re obviously competing for a job but at the same time we are on the same team. Not too much I can say about it right now.
Q: How does the competition help you get better at your job?
Russell: Knowing that we’re both getting at each other, helping one another be better as a quarterback and person.
Q: Jeff has a lot of experience under his belt, has he taught you any of that?
Russell: You can just tell by the things he does on the field. I haven’t been around him too much off the field, but when a guy has been in the league that long I’m pretty sure he’s been through plenty of coaches and plenty of games on the field that you can pull away something.
Q: Do you get the sense that he really wants to push you?
Russell: As a quarterback and competitive guy you always want to do that. Being a back up he’s going to be giving good advice. His eyes off the field while I’m on the field, will be seeing things I can’t see. That’s what you look for from a guy that’s behind you and will help you do what you do. If I get nicked I’ll be his eyes off the field to see what’s going on.
Q: Are you guys’ simplifying the offense?
Russell: Those guys came in [Paul Hackett and Ted Tollner] and put their touch on it. Some things are the same, like I said they came in and gave it a touch…working each and every day to get it down pat for the new guys.
Q: Is it easier for you to grasp?
Russell: It’s similar to what it was before, just different terminology.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:04 am
that’s all I got so far this morning, Hwnrdr …
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:09 am
Thank gawd we signed Keith Davis! He’s worth at least two more wins just on his own.
I said the same thing about Jeff Otis last year, so you know my instincts are bona fide.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 am
It made me sick to read of Chubbustus’ sunny endorsement of ex-con Michael Vick…
( …Not only does Chubbustus still appear to lack commitment comesurate with paycheck and his elite peers , but also sensitivity to the correct public outrage against both dog fighting and the sadistic execution of many of these dogs, of which Vick was an active participant…
It’s a disgrace to the N.F.L. that this deeply disturbed individual wasn’t expelled for his henious crimes…
Open question…
If Vick’s crimes weren’t severe enough to warrant expulsion, just how low do we indeed lower the bar on such behavior ?…
What’s next ?, homo-pedio-bestial- necro-cannibalism-(..whatever…)…
“…Hey,Mike Vick…What’s up with the dead male puppies in the fridge ?”…
(…as Chubbustus suddenly and gleefully appears with his mother’s BBQ sauce…)…
Yo…Chubbustus…
…..Your new name…”Chu-BBQ-ustus”…..
Kudos to Amy Trask,( humanitarian and dog lover), for having proper perspective on this issue…
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:13 am
RRS, got a source for the Q and A with Jawalrus? It seemed so canned it was prob raiders.com…
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:15 am
Thanks Rockstar!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:24 am
…Perhaps Chu-bbq-ustus might gleen valuable insight from volunteering to stand in front of his friend Vick and thus be positioned to deflect any incoming objects such as tomatoes thrown in Vick’s direction by outraged and irate members of the ASPCA…
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:26 am
Never mind…I see on raidernews.com I was right about the team website.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:27 am
Russell said in his interview that there’s a competition, but followed by saying that Garcia will be his back up unless he gets injured.
doesn’t sound like Garcia wants to help Russell. doesn’t sound like Russell wants his advice either. they aren’t spending any time together. relationship is like any other on the team. in other words, Russell spends the same amount of time with Garcia as Sands. “i’m sure i’ll pull away something” haha
doesn’t sound like he really cares about Jeff Garcia. he doesn’t feel pressured and he’s not going to be mentored by a vet.
is this the right approach for a young QB to take?
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:29 am
sho3s…
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:29 am
I was right about the team website.
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yes you were. I responded to your question, but my comment “is awaiting moderation”
Jeff Otis is with the Rams now. Andrew Walter and Danny Southwick have some big sho3s to fill
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:30 am
The Raiders should take advantage of Russell’s upper body “strength” and use him as an extra blocker in the wild-cat formation. Why send his fat ass out wide? Use him like an extra tackle on the field. He outweighs guys like Glen Dorsey…might as well throw that gut around at siomeone Russell.
fukin Lakers!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:35 am
At least Russell isn’t Ryan Leaf….yet.
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CANYON, Texas (AP) – Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has been indicted by a Randall County grand jury on drug and burglary charges.
The indictment handed up Wednesday in Canyon charged the 33-year-old former San Diego Chargers quarterback and former West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach with one count of burglary to a habitation, seven counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and one count of delivery of a simulated controlled substance.
The indictment said Leaf presented an incomplete medical history to several physicians between January 2008 and September 2008 to get or try to obtain the painkiller Hydrocodone.
It was not clear whether Leaf had an attorney.
Canyon police Lt. Dale Davis said Leaf is suspected of breaking into a Canyon apartment on Oct. 30 and stealing Hydrocodone, which had been prescribed to an injured football player.
“There were signs of a forced entry,” Davis said. “A window in the back of the home was (damaged).”
The count of delivery of a simulated controlled substance alleges Leaf gave an individual a substance he said was Hydrocodone but was not that drug.
James Farren, Randall County criminal district attorney, said Leaf has been undergoing drug rehabilitation in British Columbia, the Amarillo Globe-News reported.
Farren told the newspaper that efforts were under way to try to convince Leaf to return to the United States on his own.
“We have not found any evidence implicating anyone other than Mr. Leaf in this case … but believe there’s additional evidence implicating him in other events,” Farren said. He would not elaborate.
Leaf, a Great Falls, Mont., native, led Washington State to the Pacific-10 Conference championship and Rose Bowl appearance. The Chargers made him the second pick of the 1998 NFL draft. He played for the Chargers from 1998-2000 and also played for the Dallas Cowboys in 2001. He threw for 3,666 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 am
Dakota,
i bet Russell rolls out of the pocket like a 3 toed sloth. can’t wait until preseason when I can see it with my own eyes!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 am
Here’s hoping that you all have a great weekend!!!
Have a good one, Nation!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 am
From the Dallas News:
It was pretty clear the Cowboys were looking elsewhere for safety and special teams’ help this off-season, and as a result Keith Davis has a new home in Oakland.
Davis, who led the Cowboys in special teams’ stops with 20 in 2008, signed with the Raiders on Thursday. He had visited Kansas City earlier this off-season.
Davis was the heart of the special teams’ unit and was one of the Cowboys’ best leaders. He was unafraid to voice his feelings. He played hard. He played hurt. He played tough.
The Cowboys will miss Davis this year for what he brings to the locker room. It said a lot about how his teammates felt about him when he was named captain last year despite being on the roster only a few days after his release by Miami.
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I like the character angle! He might be worth three more wins now!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 am
Rockstar…let’s hope he can shed some tackles with all that extra “strength” he put on in his mid section, lol.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:45 am
Brad Roll has done great work with Russell this offseason, using twinkies as a motivation tool to get him in the classroom or even to watch film!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:46 am
You mean Brad “Belly” Roll?
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:48 am
Morning all.
From PFT:
Said Lions DE Eric Hicks after QB Matthew Stafford outran him, “Sorry I couldn’t catch you. I was just picking up all the money falling out of your pockets.”
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:49 am
if Russell surpasses 3000 passing yards or 20 TD’s he’ll be on the new hostess advertisements in 2010
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:50 am
where’s the cream fillin’ ?
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isn’t that thier slogan?
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:52 am
I’m submitting Russell’s name for the next season of Biggest Loser. Jillian Michaels will whip him into shape for the 2010 season.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
Ok, before I go…this stuff is funny!!!!
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:48 am
Morning all.
From PFT:
Said Lions DE Eric Hicks after QB Matthew Stafford outran him, “Sorry I couldn’t catch you. I was just picking up all the money falling out of your pockets.”
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
I was thinking of Jeff Otis last night while musing on a good name for a Great Dane. I’ve been hounding the wife (no pun intended) to let me get another dog, and it looks like this Father’s Day may be the time. Otis would have been a good name for a black/white male, but I think I’m gonna name him Otto. Then I’ll call him Jim LOL.
If I don’t go with a Raider name, it could be Lamont. Then I can open the door to the yard and yell “C’mere you big dummy!!” Redd Foxx = BSJ idol.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:55 am
is Shaq still trying to fight childhood obesity?
what’s the age cutoff? maybe we can fudge the numbers and get JR in there?
in fact, just mention the word “fudge” and he’ll be there ..
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 am
LOL @ BSJ #195
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:00 am
I went to Terminator Salvation last night…I can’t believe they killed off John Connor!
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:03 am
…and blaming Bill Gates for Skynet was strange too! Linda Hamilton was great in her cameo.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:03 am
and just as much protection … none
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:07 am
who is Linda Hamilton ?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:10 am
Wait…they didn’t kill off John Connor…I saw it last night too. He was saved.
Linda Hamilton was the original Sarah Conor.
Now, was that Arnold or a CGI from the first one?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:14 am
I liked Terminator 1 & 2.
after that they all got pretty lame imo
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:16 am
What is Salvation Terminator?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:35 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:10 am
Wait…they didn’t kill off John Connor…I saw it last night too. He was saved.
Linda Hamilton was the original Sarah Conor.
Now, was that Arnold or a CGI from the first one?
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Man, I was kidding…I can’t believe you gave away the ending hwnrdr!!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:36 am
Here’s the solution to JamRock not finding his receivers during minicamps & OTA’s. Instead of putting the receivers in Raider uniforms, you should have them wear Burger King uniforms. Or maybe even dress them up as Shane Company employees. Just trying to help the team!
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
What is Shane Company? A big and tall store or something?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:41 am
Message for MaddenRaider
“And inside linebacker Bart Scott delivered a few barbs: “You still have the training wheels on, Sanchez. … You’re gonna get somebody killed, Sanchez.”
could easily have been:
“Hey Tim Brown, Al Davis hates black athletes from Notre Dame….they’re smart enough to take the money and run”
We all knew this…if you ever played a sport you would have known too.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:41 am
Yeah I noticed that as I sent it…sorry guys!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:43 am
…but wait, John Connor cannot die…yet. As mentioned in part 3…
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:49 am
doesn’t John Connor play for the Panthers?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:50 am
How come y’all haven’t latched onto the fact that Keith Davis is Al Davis’ greatnephew. Career long scholarship is now on.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:50 am
nevermind. that’s his brother Dan
my mistake
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:51 am
Keith Davis is african american. why would Al Davis bring in another black player? isn’t he racist?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Dan Connors, MLB, Eleven Angry Men, specialized in stripping ball from offensive players.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:54 am
Darn closet skeletons.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:54 am
What position does this John Connor play?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:54 am
http://www.shaneco.com/default.aspx
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Here you go Dakota
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:56 am
hey Laker fans, at least Jordan Farmar can team up with Delonte West as the starting guard tandem on the All NBA All Ugly team. Lord, please prevent a Laker-Cav final so that those two won’t be shown on the screen at the same time.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:58 am
I see R8rpaver…but I thought Russell went to Jareds?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 am
how much do you guys think the Nuggets will win by on Saturday?
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:00 am
# hwnrdr Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:43 am
…but wait, John Connor cannot die…yet. As mentioned in part 3…
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ehhhhh, duh!?…. as mentioned in each of them… its basically the concept behind it all… JC gone, we will be gone…
you didnt give anything away =)
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:00 am
I’ll go by -12points Rockstar!
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:00 am
M,
What about our other uglies? Gasol and Mbenga?
http://www.nba.com/media/warriors/MbengaSigned_250.jpg
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
Dakota Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:58 am
I see R8rpaver…but I thought Russell went to Jareds?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO…Only when he gets engaged to the Mrs Fields
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
Mbenga looks like he is looking at the ceiling and the floor at the same time in that picture, lol.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
I thought Russell bought his maternity clothes at GAP ?
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:06 am
Dakota,
okay, Mbenga can team with “Birdman” Anderson as part of the All Ugly frontcourt.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:09 am
what about Louis Scola and Anderson Varejao ?
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:12 am
I’d say Sam Cassell, but he is beyond ugly…he’s alien looking…and he just retired today…
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 am
Need somebody from Orlando to round out the All Ugly five and be inclusive of all final four teams.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 am
Sounds like a bunch of teenage girls in here this morning.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:14 am
lol, ten ugliest athletes…I can’t say I argue with any of the selections:
http://armchairgm.wikia.com/Top_10_Ugliest_Athletes
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:14 am
ex Mavs coach Avery Johnson and Joakim Noah are also goofy lookin’
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:21 am
Hmmmm, Orlando….what about Tyronn Lue?
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:21 am
turkoglu (sp?) would work …
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:22 am
So, Donte Stallworth can join Leonard Little in that quaint little club along with S.D. ex-Guv Janklow.
The, “I was drunk at the time when I ran you over, but I’m gonna get away with it anyway” club.
Looks like ol’ Mop Handle might get away with just a slap on the wrist if those other clowns get away with what they did.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:22 am
Sorry girls. Carry on/out.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:24 am
LOL. Turkoglu. Thats what you use to put your turkey back together after the dog pulls it off the counter.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:24 am
Rockstar,
Hedo fits.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:26 am
Janklow wasn’t drunk…he was just doing 90 in a 25 mph zone and blew through a stop sign. I think his sentence of 2 days was adequate. It’s not like he killed someone from South Dakota or something, the guy was from Minnesota.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:26 am
BSJ, you’re full of jokes today
keep’em coming brother. LOL
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:29 am
we got rid of jarrod cooper and dominic rhodes
then kelly gets a DUI and we pick up keith davis…
history repeats itself?
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:24 am
LOL. Turkoglu. Thats what you use to put your turkey back together after the dog pulls it off the counter.
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sorry to correct you, its what kept Hagia Sofia together for all these years…
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 am
be back later
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:34 am
Dakota,
just a heapin’ helpin’ of good ol’ boy frontier justice. damn fer’enner from Minnesota gettin’ in the way of Janklow’s veehickle, had it comin’ I reckon.
2 days. Wow.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:37 am
#248 LMAO!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:38 am
M,
Damn right, that guy was lucky Janklow didn’t sue his estate for damages to Janklow’s Caddy! j/k
Janklow actually got 100 days in jail…which was 10 days more than Leonard Little got in Missouri, and that incident involved alcohol.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:43 am
This just in, South Dakota ranks 5th best in the US for drivers. Guess it all depends on the definition of “best”.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:44 am
M,
That’s just because we only have two roads and they are both straight as an arrow.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
30 years, a mountain of junk food, a river of beer and booze, a career of hiding between breaks and basically following the Homer Simpson workout program and yet my gut still isn’t as BIG as Jammy’s!! That dude’s got skills!
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Saint…Russell is pregnant…lay off him, he can’t help it!
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dakota
I heard a loud crash coming form your general direction last night at around 8:30 PST. Is everything still intact in the Dakota household?
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:56 am
Saint,
251. LMAO.
RaiderDogg,
good morning. caught your yesterday comments this morning. I was only on site here for a couple of minutes last evening.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
Morning M
Happy Friday.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:00 am
RaiderDogg Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dakota
I heard a loud crash coming form your general direction last night at around 8:30 PST. Is everything still intact in the Dakota household?
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I was actually at the movies and missed the game…so I didn’t break anything. Although I was driving home and heard the score and didn’t have any inclination of driving the car off the road towards a light pole or anything like that…I was very proud of my self control!
Now, back in January of 2003, driving home from a Super Bowl party in Omaha, traveling North on I-29, I certainly had to fight the urge to unbuckle my seat belt and smash into an overpass pillar at 120 miles per hour after the Raiders lost the SB.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:04 am
Dakota,
If he is pregnant then I hope it’s a DT!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 am
Dakota,
perhaps that is the reason S.D. drivers are so good. self control in the face of the bleakest circumstances.
RaiderDogg,
you got your BBQ workin’ overtime this weekend?
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 am
Dakota
You missed the game?! That is unheard of.
I think all of us shared a similar moment after that SB. I lived in LA at the time and all of my neighbors went apesh1t. I thought someone was going to get killed. I didn’t live in the best area and most of my neighbors were very audibly pissed off.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:11 am
M
Funny that you mentioned the BBQ. Last weekend while cleaning my grill with the usual ferver, I put too much pressure on the back end and broke the wheel and frame that housed it.
Long story short I sold the broken one, which was 6 years old, on Craigslist for $35, then went down to Home Depot and bought a brand new grill for $300.
Coincidentally it is Silver and Black in color and is definitely an upgrade from the old one. I have already used it twice in the 2 days that I have had it, with plans to use it tonight. The Father in law is coming over and I will be grilling some chops. Then the wife and I will be going out on a date!
No big party plans though, how about you?
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 am
You guys are going wild today. Wow!
Vitrol for a young QB who had an 80+ rating in 9 games in his first year as a starter.
Jeff had an 80+ rating in 7 of his games last year.
One QB has a full career in front of him…the other..2 yrs tops….
I would rather see Russell take all the snaps, I don’t care how many balls he throws in the ground. If Russell struggles…go with Gratkowski or Southwick…Garcia is a 1 and done QB.
And people wonder why some franchises just keep losing and losing
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 am
RaiderDogg,
your L.A. neighbors from back then could’ve hunted down Callahan and asked him why he didn’t change a single bit of the Gruden’s terminology as they went through the thousand paper cuts on “the dumbest coach in America”.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:13 am
Dogg,
I can’t even watch the Lakers live anymore…I just DVR the games and watch them later (I tried once this postseason and I ended up breaking a coffee table). I get too pissed off and my blood pressure spikes every time Sasha and Fisher jack up threes and miss…unless I already know the outcome, and then I can watch all calm and cool like. I’m 33…time to start watching my heart health.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
RaiderDogg,
sounds like the new grill was “planned”.
me, I used to always head for the wilds on Mem weekend, but now it is a time when I avoid that because too many people have the same idea.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
Dakota,
don’t you worry. It’ll all be over soon. Unless your boy Bynum decides to crawl out from whatever hidey hole he’s been invisible in.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:21 am
Ariza is a Raider fan as quoted in the LA Times
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
Dakota
Good for you for knowing your limitations and taking the right precautions. I used to have the same problem with all of my teams. My teams pretty much have stunk for the last few years so I have had no choice but to learn how to ddeal with it without losing my sh1t. You’re lucky because it seems like the Lakers are a perrenial playoff team. What has happened to Fisher anyway? He can’t hit a 3 to save his life.
M
I think the majority of my neighbors were more focused on tracking down Barrett Robbins. I laughed out loud at the 1,000 paper cuts comment. Funny sh1t my friend.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:25 am
I am off to take my son to the redwoods. Good chatting with you M and Dakota. Have an excellent day and Memorial Day weekend.
Enjoy the holiday weekend Nation!
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:26 am
Dogg,
I punched a window when ND lost to BC a week after beating Florida State back in 93 or 94.
I smashed an oscillating fan into a million pieces when the Cubs blew game 6 (Bartman Game).
I threw a jar of peanut butter through a wall when the Raiders lost a regular season game to the Broncos back in like, 1998 or 99.
I threw a Crown Royal bag full of coins through a wall after Tim Duncan threw up a prayer shot and it went in back in game five of the 2004 playoffs (and then Fisher hit the shot to win the game .04 game).
I threw a glass into a fireplace when the Raiders lost the snow job.
I kicked a hole in a bedroom door when Sharpe scored in the AFC championship game against the Raiders.
And this year, when the Lakers lost to Houston, I tore a leg off my old coffee table in my man cave and commenced beating it apart with its own leg (which reminds me, I have to take a trip to the city dump this weekend).
What can I say, I’m Irish and German.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:30 am
Dakota, this is a repost from 3:56 this morning about Leaf:
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has been indicted by a Randall County grand jury on drug and burglary charges.
The indictment handed up Wednesday in Canyon charged the 33-year-old former San Diego Chargers quarterback and former West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach with one count of burglary to a habitation, seven counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and one count of delivery of a simulated controlled substance.
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Leaf is even more stoopid than I thought! I went to West Texas State Uni. before A & M took over. Randall county is a DRY COUNTY!!!! THEY DON’T LET YOU DRINK, WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THEY TOLLERATE DRUGS????!!
But then, if you’ve ever had to live in Canyon Texas, you realise you HAVE to do drugs to stand the place!
Canyon Texas is known for 3 things:
Wrestler Terry Funk
Artist Georgia O’Keefe
the 2nd largest canyon in America,
Palo Duro Canyon.
This is where to drive when you want to smoke p*t between classes at WTSU.
When someone says “Have you done dr*gs?” I have to answer “I went to college during the 70s, whatta you think???”
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
The only photo of JaMarcus that matters…
http://tinyurl.com/ouomrp
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:41 am
Dakota,
there are those who equate sport fanatacism as an outlet for humans that used to be reserved for warfare. in your case I believe it goes further back in time. to when you were wrestling mastodons and duking it out with cave bears.
Go Raiders.
good chatting.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
I blame it on gamma radiation exposure…
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 am
The only photo of JaMarcus that matters…
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ottocrat: what a silly, unprofessional, unrealistic picture. how dare you ?!
Russell wouldn’t throw a burger. he’d catch one. I think the last time Russell ordered fish was during his pre draft wine and dine visit with the Raiders
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:51 am
There are weather channel storm chasers converging on Hot Springs for this weekend…I better go make sure my insurance policies are paid up.
Later
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:54 am
The only photo of JaMarcus that matters…
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ottocrat: what a silly, unprofessional, unrealistic picture. how dare you ?!
Russell wouldn’t throw a burger. he’d catch one. I think the last time Russell ordered fish was during his pre draft wine and dine visit with the Raiders
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Hehe. You’ll notice Cable’s observing that burger toss pretty closely as well…
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Ottocrat,
Just read one of your posts from last night, where you came up with my favorite new nickname for JaMarcus:
Uncle Fester…
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:56 am
are we looking to move Tyvon Branch from ST gunner to starting FS? sounds like it.
why else bring in Keith Davis?
a fresh body for OTA’s until Mike Mitchell finishes school?
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
YEP!!!
Dakota Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:26 am
Dogg,
I punched a window when ND lost to BC a week after beating Florida State back in 93 or 94.
I smashed an oscillating fan into a million pieces when the Cubs blew game 6 (Bartman Game).
I threw a jar of peanut butter through a wall when the Raiders lost a regular season game to the Broncos back in like, 1998 or 99.
I threw a Crown Royal bag full of coins through a wall after Tim Duncan threw up a prayer shot and it went in back in game five of the 2004 playoffs (and then Fisher hit the shot to win the game .04 game).
I threw a glass into a fireplace when the Raiders lost the snow job.
I kicked a hole in a bedroom door when Sharpe scored in the AFC championship game against the Raiders.
And this year, when the Lakers lost to Houston, I tore a leg off my old coffee table in my man cave and commenced beating it apart with its own leg (which reminds me, I have to take a trip to the city dump this weekend).
What can I say, I’m Irish and German.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
Ahh, we all have to laugh to keep from sobbing…
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:00 am
Come on Jerry give us some news
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:02 am
Have you guys seen this one yet:
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/05/22/jamarcus-russell-having-a-good-time/
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:05 am
666 I got your news flash!!
IT IS MAY F.ING 22nd J Russ is working out, we got some new WR’s, and Still need a above average DT
FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 am
I like Fat Albert better than Uncle Fester …
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:15 am
At least the PFT guys had some perspective and didn’t pile on. I know that seems pretty hypocritical considering how much we pile on. But, that’s different. We are FAMLAY!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:16 am
Wow Dakota, that inventory of damage looks very familiar, just replace all the Cubs references with the failure of the A’s to advance past the ALDS for three years, (also mostly Irish). But my crowning achievment in mayhem was the complete dis-assembly of a backyard trampoline, while attending an after superbowl party at my former friend’s house, who was a Bucs fan. He never spoke to me again, well worth it.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
a lot of people wanted us to keep Culpepper to mentor JR.it seems like JR learned a lot from him in the short time they were teammates.that being said,JR will be fine.i’d guess if most had the money he has at 22/23 years old,you wouldn’t be with us today.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
I also broke off the rearview mirror of my father’s truck, after listening to ND lose to Michigan State on the car radio a few years back. We were like a minute away from the Mexico border when the game ended, so we drove past the border patrol with me still brandishing the mirror like a weapon. The agent didn’t even look at me twice, just waved us through.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:29 am
Lefty12: so if somebody paid you 10 million per year to do your job, you wouldn’t do it?
you’d goof around and waste your money instead of earning that payday and working your butt off to set yourself up in the future?
I know personally that I’d be getting the coaches, receivers and fellow quarterbacks together every opportunity possible to learn this new system, develop a chemistry, build relationships and eliminate mistakes. how a person spends thier money and time shows where thier priorities lie …
if Russell didn’t want to work with any Raiders this offseason he should have given McNabb or McNair a call. This kid has that much potential and upside. Too bad his heart isn’t in it. how can a professional athlete NOT take care of his body? We drafted a black version of Jared Lorenzen
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
SaintKaufman Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
30 years, a mountain of junk food, a river of beer and booze, a career of hiding between breaks and basically following the Homer Simpson workout program and yet my gut still isn’t as BIG as Jammy’s!! That dude’s got skills!
At least he doesn’t post here anymore begging for donuts
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:38 am
happy troll,
JaWalrus doesn’t need to beg for donuts. He’s loaded. He owns a Krispy Kreme!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:39 am
666 would you like Jerry to just make up somthing for ya?
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 am
due to the secret nature of the Raiders nobody really knows how much JR is working out and spending time at the facility.we don’t know if he was working with any teammates or not.to be truthful,he doesn’t look any different than he did last year and his play was ok and got better as the year progressed.would i like to see him at 250 instead of 270-sure,but i’m not his employer.plus he is sooooo young.he will either mature or flame out.we shall see.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:41 am
ottocrat Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
The only photo of JaMarcus that matters…
http://tinyurl.com/ouomrp
Ah Man
That looks like a W-H-O-P-P-E-R to me 
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:46 am
Good Afternoon Gents.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:49 am
DirtyRaccoon
Every time I post it gets deleted so it doesn’t matter what I say the mod/troll has it out for me.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:51 am
I guess I should be nicer to her its probably not that easy having sand in your Vag!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Good Afternoon Raider O.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:52 am
thats disgusting, silver …
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 am
666,
“IT” did that to me yesterday.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:54 am
Dakota, if you aren’t watching the Lakers game, living and dying with each shot and turnover, the team CAN TELL. Stop letting them down and watch it live. Do your part. Right now you are on the fan PUP list and a drain on the team.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:54 am
From 10:09 pm to 11:00 pm, all my posts were deleted!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am
I guess I should be nicer to her its probably not that easy having sand in your Vag!
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It helps wear down the calluses.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am
RR-also,the local(bay area) media doesn’t do a great job covering the Raiders so we don’t get a lot of info like most cities do about their teams and its players.in the SF/Oakland bay area much more info is available about the whiners than the Raiders.the Raiders and A’s are treated like the black sheep of the area.the whiners and aints are the media darlings.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:59 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:38 am
happy troll,
JaWalrus doesn’t need to beg for donuts. He’s loaded. He owns a Krispy Kreme!
And probably an IN-AND-OUT to RR
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
sources tell me Jamarcus Russell is being converted to nose tackle
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
BSJ,
PUPF: Physically Unable to Perform Fan.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Ryan Leaf arrested:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/And-for-Ryan-Leaf-s-final-act-drug-and-burglary;_ylt=Ao63.ocy3_NzClTCIT1gA.VDubYF?urn=nfl,165331
Jayzuz, this guy can’t get out of his own way…
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Harrison’s pit bull attacks 2 yr old son:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-steelers-dogattack&prov=ap&type=lgns
Better call Vick to have the dog taken care of.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
When was the last time Yalls Trippin posted? Always had the scoop early, and accurate too. Probably fired.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Better call Vick to have the dog taken care of.
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Vick’s gotta keep his nose clean if he wants to play for the Raiders in a few months …
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
RR-god i hope not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!having 2 QBs who couldn’t hit the side of a barn.lol
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
or maybe that would be 3.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Raider O Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
BSJ,
PUPF: Physically Unable to Perform Fan.
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That reminds me…FREE DIRTY!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
BART Bridge Blues Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
I also broke off the rearview mirror of my father’s truck, after listening to ND lose to Michigan State on the car radio a few years back. We were like a minute away from the Mexico border when the game ended, so we drove past the border patrol with me still brandishing the mirror like a weapon. The agent didn’t even look at me twice, just waved us through.
_______________________________________
LOL!
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
having 2 QBs who couldn’t hit the side of a barn.
***
Russell & Vick?
Danny Southwick is the QB of the future. just ask BSJ!
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Harrison’s son attacked by pit bull…big surprise there!
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Normal answer from pit bull owners: “The dog was so well behaved, I can’t believe this happened!”
lmfao
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Danny Southwick is the QB of the future. just ask BSJ!
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It is only because Southwick is such a stud that the coaches thought the team could survive without Jeff Otis…
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Jeff Otis made Trent Green expendable. maybe even Marc Bulger. the competition is heating up!
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Have a nice weekend…Lakers will win in Denver…
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Dakota Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Have a nice weekend…Lakers will win in Denver…
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ONLY IF YOU WATCH TURDELL!
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I need some news Jerry!
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Friday afternoon – time to pre-hydrate!
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Namdi21
“Better call Vick to have the dog taken care of.”
Priceless
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Apologies, Nation. Goodmorning/afternoon all.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I was reading the blog this morning and couldn’t help but notice the negativity concerning the J-Russ pics.
Y’all seem to have lightened up a little since.
What’s the current state of mind?
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I need some news Jerry!
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http://www.cnn.com/shut.the.fuk.up
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Happy memorial day to all, and an especially happy and thankful memorial day to those who have served.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Braveheartraider,
Looks like the general consensus in this forum is that Russell is a bust. I was listening to the NFL Radio show and they were talking about the competition…Gallery said “everyone is competing” for their jobs, but, that Russell is working hard.
There is a ESPN article on the same issue.
Well, I will have to feet firmly planted in the Russell camp. I believe he will come out of this season as a solid starter for the Raiders for years to come.
He played okay to excellent (Rating over 80) in half of the games he started last year.
It’ll be interesting to read the public sentiment when he plays well this year.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
smellylittleDirtyRaccoon
Calm down take your meds or something there is no need to overreact to everything I post. I know you have a man crush on me and look up to me but there is no need to use profanity and CNN to prove your point.
Here is a picture of the smellyDirtyRaccoons wedding:
http://i5.tinypic.com/14acsqp.jpg
He even looks like a Raccoon!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Happy memorial day to all, and an especially happy and thankful memorial day to those who have served.
***
I would like to echo Vegas’ comments …
have a great 3 day weekend. be safe everyone!
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
The only real temper tantrum I’ve had, other than the usual loud outburst of profanities after a loss, is when I took a few swings with a crowbar on an old work truck of mine, after a close loss to KC 3 or 4 years ago.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Also take a moment to remember those who gave their lives, in defense of our country.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I’m a Navy Vet. You mothahubberds thanking me today?
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
If you exclude the trolls, I see many people thinking that this is a make or break year for Russell and a lot of people thinking that next year is the make or break year.
I don’t see anybody honestly saying Russell is a bust since he was as good as reasonably expected to be at the end of the last year.
By the end of this year, I expect him to have flashed greatness and thats about it. The following year if all he does is flash, then the Raiders need to worry.
At that point, with heavy reliance on a good run game, they will have moved up into the average playoff team ranks but without either a dominate defense or QB, they will have turned into the Chargers/Broncos of recent years. Able to get to the playoffs but no more. If Russell progresses to his apparent potential then there is no reason to not expect the Raiders to be able to compete with the top tier teams at that point.
Although at that time there will probably be a lockout and god knows what will happen with completely uncapped spending by Dallas/Washington.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
From NFL.Com:
Jeremy T., Johnston, IA 02:16 PM ET
Hi Gil. I love your work. Most people have already written the Raiders off as a bad team. I think with all of the talent they have, they really could suprise some people, and be in contention for the AFC West title. What do you expect out of the Raiders this year?
Gil Brandt, NFL.com
I agree Jeremy. I think they’ll be much-improved. If you look at the last six games that Russell started last season, it was a pretty good run. In one game, he completed 10-of-11 passes and then they knocked Tampa out of the playoffs in the season finale. In a recent chat, I said I thought the Raiders were capable of winning the AFC West. I stick by that. I think Tom Cable is a good, hard-nosed football coach — they’ll be strong in the running game and protecting the QB.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Does anyone know the spread for the Lakers/Nuggets tomorrow? I can’t look it up at work.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
When was the last time Yalls Trippin posted? Always had the scoop early, and accurate too. Probably fired.
^^^^^
Yeah he had some good inside info….wonder where where he is at?
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Here’s the Real JaMarcus Russell.
http://media.2theadvocate.com/images/jamarcus+russell_041907.jpg
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Denver -3.5
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
SnB Defense Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Braveheartraider,
Looks like the general consensus in this forum is that Russell is a bust. I was listening to the NFL Radio show and they were talking about the competition…Gallery said “everyone is competing” for their jobs, but, that Russell is working hard.
There is a ESPN article on the same issue.
Well, I will have to feet firmly planted in the Russell camp. I believe he will come out of this season as a solid starter for the Raiders for years to come.
He played okay to excellent (Rating over 80) in half of the games he started last year.
It’ll be interesting to read the public sentiment when he plays well this year.
^^^^^^
People who call Russell a bust when he is barely going into his second full season as a full time starter are idiots and are probably not Raider fans….period.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Kell…
Thanks.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
The Lakers should win one of the two in Denver. I took Denver for the series, thinking it will be tied 2-2 come game 5 in LA.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Big ole country mamma’s boy.
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0704/gallery.mothersday/images/Sugar-Bowl-Football.jpg
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
The QB’s Oakland crib.
http://www.sportshometribune.com/images/jarus1fin2.JPG
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Nah, he’s just the biggest QB I ever saw.
http://media.2theadvocate.com/images/jamarcus+russell_041907.jpg
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Thanks, 909.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I have a buddy who works for the UPS in San Diego who works with a chick that is friends with Russells cousin. (Don’t ask me how…..but anyways she told my friend that she went to a get together or small party of about 20 people at Russels house in Februrary and she told him that he is very cool guy and doesn’t have an ego and is laid back and easy to talk to.
He is NOT some big time party animal who gets drunk all the time and does drugs.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Did you guys see Rowells red face during the hiring of Riley at the W’s conference?
haha…an overpaid white man who gets that red is either really nervous, emabarrased, pissed, or an alcoholic or ALL of the above! LOL
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Come on DirtyRaccoon admit it that was a seriously funny picture!
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
On the weight issue… A friend of mine is a professional cyclist. When she was in her early 20’s she still carried some baby fat and didn’t look particularly lean, just kinda soft.
As she got older and her metabolism changed a little bit she leaned out and looks quite different. I don’t think the work level changed a whole lot from then to now, as she was at the Olympic Training Center earlier in her career, and they work those people pretty hard.
JaMarcus is a young guy. Does he need to work more on his conditioning? I haven’t heard anything like that; the only thing I’ve heard is that he doesn’t LOOK the way some folks think he should. That may change as he gets older, but one thing’s for sure; if he starts lighting it up this year nobody will be complaining about his apppearance.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Come on DirtyRaccoon admit it that was a seriously funny picture!
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I bet it was, but I can not view e-net pics from work. I will look tonight though.
Cheers, it’s Two Finger Tequila time!
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
can someone post that youtube video of tom cable playing football in college
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:40 pm
alot of people are just stupid. they want russell to be what THEY want him to be. nobody commented on the pictures of big ben, eli and quinn. problem is people on this blog just like to bitch over and over again about anything. they complain about espn but then they do the same type of shiit talking about the team. great fans they are.its only may and they act like the season is over. cable never said jamarcus doesnt work he said he wants him to do more.rich gannon said that it takes alot of young guys time before thay get it so its not like yung jeezy is the only one. whats funny is alot of these fools talk about him but u know alot of these jackasses dont work out much themselves. they care about him being in shape more than themselves which is stupid.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
What happened to 4 hours of posts, they all got deleted!?!
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
KK,
Is that why all the those posts were deleted?! lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:30 am
For the sake of the season, Garcia needs to be under center.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 am
For the sake of the Raiders-Russell needs to be under center
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:51 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:52 am
KK
When was that picture of Russell taken???
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:53 am
only in america…
http://j.photos.cx/trytostealmyguns-db9.jpg
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
LMN, I guess he’s primed, now he’s ready to shoot.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:32 am
Now that Kwame Harris is gone, Jamarcus will be fine as long as Fargas doesn’t start.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:41 am
TW…
LOL
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:42 am
Beam me up Kirk!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:33 am
As long as he performs on the field jruss can rock all the bling and furs he wants this is Oakland baby win and it all good. Dmac/Bush will be explosive this year !!!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
Good morning Nation.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:18 am
Slow morning!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:25 am
Nation!!!!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:04 am
Did you guys ever watch Destino, it’s a Dali/ Disney collaboration? Its great!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:19 am
Helloooo!!!
Hello
Helloo
Hellooo
Helllooo
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:23 am
Ok I’m out, it’s not fun talking to myself!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
hey Raider O…
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
LMN,
I was just about to leave bro, what’s up dude?
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:26 am
LMN,
Did you watch Destino?
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 am
whats that?
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:30 am
Salvador Dali working with Disney, it’s on YouTube 6 min+. it’s great. Go watch it, I’ll wait if you want. It’s really, really, really great.
Bravo Dali, Bravo.
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
ohh yeah, its from 2003, made in the 40’s
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
LMN,
Do you know who is Salvador Dali?
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:32 am
Yes sir, did you watch it?
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
LMN,
I love animation, but this is something else. Way ahead of it’s time.
Our generation missed all the good stuff!!! 60s & 70s music, muscle cars, and great artists like Dali!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
We also missed the great Raider Teams!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
which is more importtant!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:49 am
oh well!
last stint of my 4 day drunk cruise =)
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 am
Had Fun?
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
yup..
but i can feel im getting old….. cant party like i used to =)
in fact im a bit glad this is the last night…
3 nights getting home past 0700, and then 5-6 hours sleep and on it again is damn hard, dont know how i could do this all the time when i was younger =) LOL
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
well see ya!
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Did you guys ever watch Destino, it’s a Dali/ Disney collaboration? Its great!!
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O, I love Dali, I majored in art & have several books about him. Did you know there are 3 movies coming out about him? One is out now with the star of Twilight playing him. Soon Al Pacino & Antonio Banderas playing him.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I remember those Days!! It was fun.
You are single right?
Stay that way bro, a few more years atleast!! lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Little Ashes is the name of the one out now.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Later LMN. Go recover. lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
TW,
I’m a huge fan of Animation and drawing, my wife is the real artist in the Family. I learned about Dali from her.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Alfred Hitchcock did a movie called Spellbound with Gregory Peckery. Dali did a 2-3 min dream sequence in it. Have you seen it?
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
You live in San Deigo right O? I’m going down there for the Comic Con, you said you like drawing, it’s pretty cool.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
TW,
I don’t use colors, pencil or coal only.
Ya dude I’m in SD, let me know exactly when you are coming.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
TW,
Do you like Japanese Animation ( Anime )?
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
My brother lives in Laguna Nigel & we’ll be driving up there 7/23. I paint with an airbrush. I’m still setting up my studio in my house. Do alot of drawing as well.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
TW,
No I haven’t seen it, is it good?
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I used to collect comics & alot of the titles started going to Anime. Haven’t gotten into the animation as much like Ghost in the Machine etc.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Spellbound? Yeah, it’s a classic Hitchcock, B/W thriller they show it on AMC sometimes.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Me and my wife dream about a studio!! Hard to do now with a kid, and maybe more soon.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Forget the New stuff!!
Watch Akira and princess Mononoke. They are great.
Akira was done in the late 80s.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:34 pm
TW,
I want more kids, but the wife wants to wait. Some crap about needing more time for drawing, painting, etc… lo
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Have you heard of Image/Malibu Comics in SD? I tried to get a portfolio ready for a job but I was too late back in the 90s.They do Spawn, Wildcats, Young Blood comics.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Does your wife do art for a living? You guys live in the right state & city for it.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I gotta go the girlfriend is demanding my attention. lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
TW,
She is trying, but she needs more time. Hard to get ready for a gallery with a baby.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Later TW.
By the way, I never heard of Image Comics. I know a lot of people at Avalon.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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May 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNpHrwIv9QE
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
LOL. good one Saint. I hate indecision & procrastination altho I posess too much of both. Selfish activity indeed.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Hey there TW.
Was just watching this one. Don’t remember ever seeing it. Jamarcus spoke the same way when he was 15.
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?p=jamarcus+russell&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-101&fr2=tab-web&tnr=21&vid=0001305024878
My butt print on the couch speaks volumes about my procrastination skills!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
What’s up Saint McGiver?
That’s a great video on JR, he looked good.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
McGiver,
I can’t open the last link!!
What should I do??!! lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Whatup O??
Check out Green at 1:07 of this one. What a frickin genius!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2McczwENe8
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Don’t get me started man!
Try a bottle opener, works every time for me!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Saint,
He got to the 2nd level, but….WT$ was that!!!
He looked too confused!! What a Tool!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Everybody should read this article about Marshall. This is the most encouraged I’ve been about our DC and defense for years.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181634-who-is-raiders-defensive-coordinator-john-marshall
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Saint,
#420, LMAO.
420??!! Is that a sign?
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
LTR,
I read it today, it’s a great article about Marshall.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Saint, thanks for the link, I learned a few things. I am confident JR will be all right for us. I still wish he was 235lbs.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Cool. Thanks LTR. Let Marshall do it Al, sit back and enjoy the rest of your days.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
After seeing some highlites of JR to McF I can’t wait to see some well exicuted screen passes to McF. I can’t remember the RAiders pulling many of those the last 6yrs.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
TW,
The last time JR was 235, he was a Jr at HS!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
An attacking 3-3-5 defense with blitzes from just about anywhere sounds really good with all the young fresh motors we now have. I think we’re going to surprise the league and maybe do some damage. BTW, How about Heavy Metal? Just watched The Secret of Nimh? Bummer Dom Delouise died. Final Fantasy the Spirits Within was the best computer generated I’ve seen.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Darren gets up the field FAST!
More than anything the OLine has to step up this year. If Russell gets time, he’s accurate enough because these guys will be getting open. McFadden out of the backfield should be just a checkdown in most situations, not the only choice Russell has because the pass rush is coming straight up the middle.
Miller should light it up this year!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
LTR,
Where the hell did that come from??
I loved Heavy Metal when it came out. Nose time!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
From LTR’s article on Marshall:
His defenses are all fundamentally sound and he teaches his player’s where they must be in terms of the scheme so that the unit plays as a unit. He does not want his player’s doing more then their job and getting out of position.
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Thank GAWWDDD. That’s something I’ve also missed the last 6yrs!! Ryan had them otta position at every point of attack.
lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
LTR,
It depends on which Heavy Metal? I don’t like CGI thay much, I like real Animation.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
LTR,
I heard about The Secret of NIMH, I was 3 when it came out! I havent seen it yet, but it’s on my list.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm
That Final Fantasy movie was pretty amazing though. You start forgetting that your watching a “cartoon”. I’m with O on this one though, they took that too far. They could have just made a regular movie with real women!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
O,
You can watch the whole thing on Youtube. The kids really liked it. I was already chasing girls when it came out so I don’t remember it as a youngin.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
hahaha. I had to look up Final Fantasy movie, that’s the one when the guy looks like Ben Affleck & the girl like Kate beckensale or Jenifer Connaly. Yeah they could have made that with real people.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Where did everyone go? The Nuggets don’t beat the Lakers until another hour.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I hope the chick in Colo that Kobe that had a beef with hires a WWF wrestler, maybe the Rock to body slam him at half time! lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Damn, we got us a Nuggets fan in here!!
TW, you live in Co.??
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Yeah, & not much to hope for, this would be monumental to win this series. I don’t watch much until the playoffs but EVERYONE is tired of the Lakers xcept the west coast. lol
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Well, best of luck to you guys.
Me, I’m from the west coast. Love my Lakers and look forward to a great series with you guys.
I would say HATE instead of TIRED!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Enjoy the game smellas!
I’m out
Go Raiders!
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
You’re right, tired I’m a casual fan if they can’t make the playoffs.lol good luck.
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
lets go lakers
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:48 pm
George Karl looks a lot like a middle aged Popeye at the very least a close relative. All he needs is a sailor suit and a corn cob pipe. And a retort “well blow me down”.
I wonder if his wife looks like a middle aged Olive.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Saint, LTR, and TW,
I’m so sorry for leaving like that, please excuse me. I had to leave, I’m sorry.
Saint,
Animation is about style, good lines, and it focuses on drawing more than anything. IMO CGI is a quick fix. Look at all the great Animation Movies, from Disney to deep underground Animation. Nonehave CGI, all done by hand.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
To bad he’s not as strong to finish, maybe he needs a little more spinach.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:58 pm
TW,
I’m still amazed by Destino!!!!!
That’s animation at it’s best.
Bravo Disney and Dali, Bravo!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
way ahead of it’s time, it 60 years to get released!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
What’s up BHP?
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Hey Raider O!
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Did you read the article above ( posted by LTR) about Marshall? It’s a good article.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:42 pm
King James and the Cavs Vs Kobe and the Lakers. I can’t wait!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:54 pm
does anybody watch ufc
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
UFC! That’s MMA, correct?
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Kobe hate all you want is da man!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:18 pm
George Roop def. Dave Kaplan via split decision
Yoshiyuki Yoshida def. Brandon Wolff via guillotine choke – 2:24~ Round 1.
Krzysztof Soszynski def. Andre Gusmao via TKO (strikes) – 3:17~ Round 1.
Kyle Bradley def. Phillipe Nover via TKO -1:03 ~Round 1.
Tim Hague def. Pat Barry via guillotine choke- 1:43~Round 1.
Brock Larson def. Mike Pyle via arm-triangle choke- 3:06~ Round 1.
Main Card
FRANKIE EDGAR def. SEAN SHERK via Unanimous Decision ( 30-27)
CHAEL SONNEN def. Dan Miller via Unanimous Decision ( 30-27)
DREW MCFEDRIES def. XAVIER FOUPA-POKAM TKO- :37 ~ Round 1.
MATT HUGHES def. MATT SERRA via Unanimous Decision ( 29-28)
Lyoto Machida def. Rashad Evans via TKO (strikes) – 3:57 ~Round 2.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:21 pm
i cant believe rashad lost i was watching right after the laker game and he got knocked the f out
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
hughes vs serra was good though and O kimbo slice isnt an mma fighter he gets his ass beat in mma but hes the best street fighter ive ever seen
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:29 pm
16,
What do you mean he is not an MMA fighter?!
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Will jruss call for more dmac like he did last year and when he wants more dmac that means less fargas!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Good Night Nation.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:21 am
Morning NATION!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 5:34 am
4eva
shhhh, not so loud!
May 24th, 2009 at 5:41 am
LMN,is that spider stomping his legs on the wall too loud again??? =)
May 24th, 2009 at 6:03 am
yeah! im trying to kill it with the power telekinetics, it doesnt work, it just hurts my head even more =)
May 24th, 2009 at 6:12 am
LOL
May 24th, 2009 at 6:54 am
What’s up still up drinking celebrating Lakers win!!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Raider O,
it didn’t occur to me to find Spellbound on you tube, Doh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzxlbgPkxHE
May 24th, 2009 at 8:10 am
O
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jFXGUMkM7o&feature=related
another segment in the movie, Dali also did a famous short that climaxes in slicing a woman’s eye in half but you can see they substitute a goat & slice it’s eye.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:22 am
I don’t know TW, I prefer my acid trips in Technicolor!!
May 24th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Good Morning Nation,
TW,
Wow,I just watched the 1sr clip ( dreams), what’s up with the Eyes and Dali.
You see them a lot in his work, a lot of body parts also.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Saint, and TW,
Please excuse me for yesterday, but I really had to leave. I’m sorry.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:34 am
TW,
Just watched the 2nd clip, the part when he’s drinking and looking through the Glass was great. I think I want to watch that movie.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:01 am
O, no problem, you don’t need to apologize on a blog. We have thick skin, that’s developed by guys like Dude/MR/NarBo,etc who just bash just to be bashing.
One of the reasons Dali was so “Sureal” or just plain weird is his mother had a boy the yr before Dali that had died. When she had Salvador she gave him the same name as the first boy. Salvador was also born on the same day a yr later & she would take him to the grave to morn her 1st born SD, Sooooo, in effect he was celebrating his birthday every yr at his own grave.
He also said “The only difference between me and a madman is that I’m not mad!”
One of the most interesting people to live, I think.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:03 am
OK you day trippers,
I’m taking Kanaan in the race today, Sluman and Sabbatini on the course, Chicago over Detroit and Orlando in the game tonight.
I love Sundays!
May 24th, 2009 at 9:08 am
TW,
I liked what he did before leaving home, hegave his dad a condom with semen in it. He said: now I owe you nothing.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:14 am
[...] http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/2009/05/21/davis-aboard-the-russell-pictures/#comment-458894hughes vs serra was good though and O kimbo slice isnt an mma fighter he gets his ass beat in mma but hes the best street fighter ive ever seen. [...]
May 24th, 2009 at 9:15 am
So you’ve heard the story of spreading dung all over his suit in anticipation of a date with friends then changed his mind. When he came down the staircase to meet them he imagined what it would be like if he had worn it. Then he burst out laughing to exhaustion until they thought he went mad.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:34 am
TW,
LMAO, no I never heard that one before. I have his book, The Construction Of The Image 1925- 1930.
My favorite Dali work is the Black Cherub.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:40 am
TW,
My Favorite Now is Destino. I wached it no less than 20 + times in 24 hours.
I love it, 50+ years a head of it’s time!!!!!!
I like to look at Dali’s work while listening to Muse. Smoke a little, and its heaven on earth!!
May 24th, 2009 at 10:01 am
One of my favorites is “Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee around a Pomegranate”
And “Portrait of the artist with fried bacon”
May 24th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Soft Self!!! One of by Favorites also. lol
May 24th, 2009 at 10:30 am
2 things I like about Dali:
1- he has a lot work with not much color.
2- He was influenced by Picasso.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:33 am
I’ll do that O.
I was looking for Pink Floyd’s Take it back on youtube but I can’t find the original VH1 video, talk about sureal! Have you seen it?
May 24th, 2009 at 10:34 am
I think Sal D would have been a Raider fan, probably would approve of all of Al’s moves.Hahahahaha
May 24th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Not the VH1 video, no.
I’m looking for it now.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I would like to see a portrait of AD by SD. I would buy that!!! I would have to sell a few organs 1st!! lol
May 24th, 2009 at 10:43 am
It has this huge knarled tree and a guy in silver armour & an axe (careful with that axe Eugene?)marching to cut it down. Great cinematography.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:49 am
This must be it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRHNKPbBMQU
But I remember a guy in armour rather than a bio suit. It’s been a long time.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:52 am
# RaiderTW Says:
May 24th, 2009 at 10:34 am
I think Sal D would have been a Raider fan, probably would approve of all of Al’s moves.Hahahahaha
____________________________________________________
he truly were a madman =)
May 24th, 2009 at 10:58 am
LMN. surreal indeed, Sal would have them drop kicking on 1st dwn & throwing deep on kickoffs or some such s#t.
Hell the Gatoraide would be spiked with pscylocibin & Matuzak would be right at home. lol
May 24th, 2009 at 10:58 am
That was great.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:03 am
TW,
LMAO
May 24th, 2009 at 11:06 am
I like the term surreal, I don’t think he was crazy. He craved attention. IMO
May 24th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Rich crazy people who have alotta moola $$$ are call excentric. poor crazy people are put in asylums.
May 24th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
TW,
Boy, you are so surreal!! lol
May 24th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I can’t stop thinking about Destino!!! I’m watching it over and over again. I guess, I’m just amazed of how great it is, and it was made in the 40s.
May 24th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
TW,
Watch KARAS. It’s a great Anime, also very surreal. Great work for new Anime.
May 24th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Putting 1&2 together Burgess will get traded is my hunch. Which gives further reason why a few DEs were drafted when it appeared that the Raiders had more pressing needs elsewhere.
Many are being way to impatient and over-analytical with respect to JR. 1-year starting. Just focus on the stats and progression throughout last year and come back to me. I don’t expect a bursting out the gate this season with new WRs and all; but I do expect to see further progression and much more consistency as the season unfolds.
At the moment I have more concerns about the Oline and the Dline.
May 24th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
The numbers of JR are misleading. He had training wheels on all year and teams didnt even pay attention to the Raiders passing game, which explains how he got a few TDs and less picks. The guy just dznt get it, he absolutely does not care and it shows. He will always be where he is at right now because he wont work like top notch qbs do.
May 24th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Forget his early numbers Lelie and Curry were starting wr Harris was starting LT and Fargas was starting rb no QB would be good with those horrible players when he got Chaz,JLH,Dmac,Bush,Henderson he played much better.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
I feel that JRUSS should be given this year and NEXT before even thinking about the BUST word.The recent story about JRUSS,with the Snakes comments,failed to mention that my favorite(Stabler)sat for FIVE years before starting!So,guess I disagree w/norco bob,mr,dude,dakota,and others ps,do agree with snakes observations of Dmac touching the ball 30 times per game/with a stingy/nasty defense
May 24th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
My main prob with DMC is that he is top heavy and slender waste down …so he won’t have those AP moves that I love to see imho. But he is tremendously talented and will get his chance to shine this year for sure. He will be the starter with Bush/Fargas splitting the remaining carries.
I envision a scheme where they’ll have 2 rbs in a lot of plays. DMC being used often as a wide out.
May 24th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Terrapin,bingo,just keep/get the ball in his hands,run Bush and Fargas up the middle,that opens up the field for Miller,Dhb,Jlh,Chaz,etc ps I Know,wish it was that easy RAIDERSSSS
May 24th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Like I said before – with respect to the O, its the Oline that I’ll be paying particular attention to come preseason. If they protect well, it’ll we a good year for the Raiders. If they can’t, its another bum year (up & down year at best …just flat out sux at worst). The better the line gets the better this team gets.
The more and more I think about it the more I see the DHB pick being a phenomenal pick all things being considered. Crabtree’s speed is questionable and if true, he would’ve only gave the defenses a shorter field to play – not much better than last year. Crowding the infield for ZM.
If this Oline ever settles in I look forward these young guns shining. A lot of talent is on this team – much more than before.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Terrapin nice to see you in here again, how have you been?
May 24th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Justin Fargas is the starting RB for the Oakland Raiders. Period. When are you fools going to get that? McFadden will end up with a ton of touches but Fargas will be the main ball carrier. DMC will get 10 or 12 carries and 3 or 4 catches per game. Bush will get his token 5 or 6 per game but he will be on the sidelines more often than not. He is not as good as some of you like to believe.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Terrapin that’s what I’ve been saying for some time, (concerning the talent) the Raiders really have a chance to do a lot of damage. I know most don’t believe the line and I also would have rather had another OT but I knew Cable wasn’t going to do it. At first i was upset but how can I argue with him. Aside from K Harris he’s done wonders with our line.
Another thing that I think we’ll see, This defense is a lot better talent wise than given credit for. If we play an attack style we can be dominant I know that sounds a little crazy, but I see it. Our problem on defense were lack of discipline and technigue NOT talent. Everyone thought we needed DT’s but what we need was to stay aggressive and play with discipline.
If you look at the games when we attacked, we were very successfful. Whenever we pressured the QB we got good results and I’m not just talking about blitzing but aggression from the front 4. And from what I understand that is the Marshall plan.
Back to the Oline if you think about it after Harris was benched the Oline really held it’s own. I’m not nearly as worried about the OLine as everyone else. Sure we’ll have games when a great pass rush may give us problems but nothing like ‘06. And I think that most people are remembering that.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
NMF, I totally agree #500
May 24th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I’m watching Barnes right now agaisnt the Titans, he’s not bad at all. He’s not Orlando Pace but he’s very decent.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
I’ve been real busy. Focusing on a lot of things professionally (CFA, searching for a different job, jump starting this business partnership).
I know I left here on bad terms b/c I was pissed off with what occurred last season. But oh well, we all can’t have what we want. I just hope for the best. Someday they get over the hump. All turds rise to the surface at some point.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Even the Browns (color of a turd) had they’re day.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Terrapin,
Can I ask a question about CFA? I major in Finance at SDSU.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
The level of talent is truly impressive. I just need to see more improvement on the lines. Most NFL QBs will have no problems with accuracy if they are given the time to pass. If Mario turns out to be Super Mario indeed, then that will catapult the team in competitiveness. Each additional second given to the QB counts in this league.
I’m really psyched about our safeties, Branch & Mitchell. These are physical ball players – big time hitters.
The defense has something to prove. I cannot be so confident of the line given that they’ve disappointed so much in the past.
What you say rings true though. When they attack – when they mix it up, the talent on the defense is hard to game. I’ve seen it and wondered why they don’t keep at it.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Priesttj,does Pete Franklin ring a bell? Days of calling talk shows,getting into Raider debates,etc Rod Brooks,working for the initial 1050,on the Raider sidelines,brings something to mind! Why cant the Bay Area have a Raider backed station,tired of knbr and the niner s—a–,seems Sac based stations give the raiders a fair shake!This blog is fine,would just like a call in show featuring the Raiders#1,as well as Bay Area coverage of sports teams
May 24th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Sure. I only took Level I so far.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Terrapin,
I know it’s 3 levels. I was wondering if I can do it all or part of it, as part of my Masters?
May 24th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
So,
Instead of doing masters then CFA, maybe I cab do both at once.
I will have the extra required credits in Fin and Acc as part of my BS.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Can do both, sorry.
Also, was level 1 hard?
May 24th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Terrapin you mentined DHB, and I just wanted to make an official comment of sorts about the kid. I watched film of him and like you said I realized what they are doing. His speed is awesome, there are a lot of very fast players in this league but he has ELITE speed. At 30 yards he has a burst kind of a 5th gear. JLH has outstanding speed but DHB is just more powerful with it. Only Randy Moss IMO have I seen such explosiveness where at 40 yards when you think they are running full speed, they kick it in and man O’ man it’s scarry. With Russell’s arm and DHB’s speed at some point they will get on the same page and when they do forget it.
Randy has played with some great arms but he still outruns them, very few WR’s can run under Russell’s passes but this kid can. It is going to be fun to watch because I don’t think this has ever happened since maybe the “Mad Bomber” and Warren Wells. It is the reason why Wells caught so many TD’s (every 3rd catch) more often than any WR in history. Lamonica couldn’t overthrow him. There is the timing thing but once DHB is 30 yards down field Russell can just throw over the top of the defense and DHB will just outrun everyone to the ball. Also DHB’s athleticism makes him, Branch, Wells and Moss very rare athletes. Incidentally they all played here.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I should have said Questions. lol
May 24th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Bush has quick feet soft hands is 245 he learned how to pick up the blitz much better late in the year he is better than fargas in every way. The d will be better if the offense can score and move the ball.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Hello Nation!
Memorial Day Celebration.
My hope is all the military families and those who served have a great day, and remember the good, the present and those who served for our freedom to voice many opinions.
Bless you all.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Please let us see Mitchell/Branch !!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Hello Dell, how are you?
May 24th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Not sure if I fully understand the question; but here are the requirements:
http://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprog/charterholder/program/program_require.html
It is a lot of studying involved; so if you were interested in it I would recommended taking it after your Masters program so you will have the time to devout to each. Plus, many firms will pay for your CFA exams once you begin working, if not already.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
They do have a new all sports station that’s quite good #860 KHRT I believe are the call letters.
Yeah! sometimes I think of old Pete, he was definitely a ‘one of a kind’.
Anyway gotta go!
Adios!
May 24th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Raider O
I’m off to a barbeque. I employ two CFA’s. The test takes time to prepare for and is very difficult.
The first two tests can be taken during your school study, but the third test you must have worked or had an internship with some employer to sit for the third test. I believe a year of employment is required.
Terrapin, will tell you the quantitive analysis and the other topics are difficult, but if you study and prepare for the information the degree of difficulty is not so bad.
The CFA’S I know earn well over $250,000 per year after 5-7 years of experience, it is a great profession to have and good luck.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Terrapin,
Thank you for the link sir, and I do appreciate the advise.
What I was asking is:
Since it’s not required to have a masters for CFA. Can I use the credits from CTA towards my Masters program? That way, I don’t have to keep studying for 5 more years? 2 for Masters, and 2-3 for CFA.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Dell,
Thank you for the info sir, I plan to work abroad. In the Midd East.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Dell,
I almost forgot, enjoy the BBQ sir.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
CTA is CFA, sorry.
One last question please.
In the Finance sector, do I need a Masters and a CFA for better employment, or is the CFA is all what they require other than experience .
May 24th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
You know, that’s a good question. Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer. I haven’t even begun to look into a Masters program so I can’t say if they’ll give you any credit for taking the CFA. Plus each program is different I suppose.
If you can do it. Do it. Its like knocking two birds out with one stone. But the drawback is – you’ve got to pass or you won’t likely get any credit (if applicable). Not many people pass. The pass rate for Level I in December was in the 30% range. But if you put enough time in it, you can pass. A lot of it is about time & Preparation.
There are plenty pluses and minuses though that you’ll have to weigh. For example, you can take it now and it will cost you a good sum of money or you can wait and have your employer pay for it (if applicable). You can take it now and pay the cost; which could be weighed against the prospect of setting yourself up for a brighter future down the road (makes you a more competitive candidate vs those who haven’t done the same).
Many things to consider I guess – all depending on your situation.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
What’s up Raider O. I’m an SDSU alum from 99. Common reader but rarely a poster in here. Go Aztecs! Go Raiders!
May 24th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Nevadaraider,
Go Aztecs, we have 2 on the roster.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Hoping to see the Raiders unveil a new version of Thunder and Lightning this year: Clarence Davis and Van Eeghen / Banaszak, Kenny King and Van Eeghen, Wheatley and Garner, now DMC and Bush. Am I missing anyone? Allen and Jackson?
May 24th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Terrapin,
2 things I should have told you:
1- I’m 30, I don’t have the luxury of time. Still working at BS at SDSU.
2- I’m self employed, so I can make time.
Also, I’m doing well now. I have a 3.79 GPA as a Jr. I don’t have problems with tests or studying.
By the way, Im working to improve my GPA. I want a 3.9+.
wish me luck bro.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Wheatly and the Saint!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Brady Hoke better fix our football team. Saw Kirk Morrison at training camp last year and said to him, “Go Aztecs!” He just kind of laughed, more ashamed then proud. Who can blame him? The team puts talent in the NFL every year and almost never wins. At least the basketball team is good! Go to any games?
May 24th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Generally speaking, the more you have the better. Anything that separates you from the crowd is a good thing.
I’ll give you two people (me & one of my boys): Me – I got a Bachelors in Economics. I interned at Morgan my Junior year. After graduating, it was tough finding a job (Bachelors has become a saturated market …many ppl have one) but I landed one with the same group I interned with at JP. Its a middle-office type roll in the cash business. Pay is decent relative to where I live but definitely not enough for me. But in a continuous pursuit for better things – not to mention my independent mindset, I’m looking elsewhere for employment to provide a dependable stream of cash while I work on this business startup.
My boy – We graduated same year from the same school. He got a Bachelors in Finance. I’m not sure if he had a lot of offers; but he decided to go straight through for his Masters. He got accepted in a program from an elite school – masters in mathematical finance I believe. It cost him a lot of money. After the program he landed a good job with Goldman involving measuring risk or something like that. He’s getting paid good money too, more than me, but his cost of living is much much higher.
This story is still writing itself. Often its not where you start off its where you end! Your ambition. Your determination. Your goals. Will determine a lot.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Terrapin,
I have ambition and Determination. I have been working since I was 15, so I can have enough money for EDU. I’m paying for it cash, since I don’t qalify for FA due to some stupid Selective agreement that I didn’t sign.
I was accepted to UCB, but I can’t afford it. I want this so bad, I can taste it. lol
I appreciate your time and advise. I agree, it’s not where you start, but where you finish. I know other people have an edge on me by their age, but ill make up for that with grades,brain, personality, and my Determination.
I wish you all the best with your new business, I may need a job soon. lol
May 24th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I went to a few football games before I was a student there, but not after I started attending. Fall Sems are the Hardest for me, that’s the best time for my business. I sell cars.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
I haven’t been to SDSU football games since 98. I have gone to a few hoops games over the years, and I like what Fisher has done, but I’m up near Reno, so I don’t get there easily.
May 24th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Lord, I despise the Kobes, but when the sNuggetly punk tried to kick a foul on the worthless Balkanite at the end of the third, and then spout crap at him on a 2 for 10 night on threes, I hoped the resulting tech would mean a one point win for the Kobes. Good enough.
I was going to mention that the only player I liked in the West Con finals was Trevor Ariza and that was before someone mentioned that he is a Raider fan.
At least in the East Con there is Pietrus and Foyle for Warrior fans, plus Superman and the King.
H B’day, Bob Dylan.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Raider O has to step up and put points on the board this year.
Red zone offense needs to be priority.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Read an article on how KC’s new coach Todd Haley gave a rare compliment to Larry Johnson.
No doubt Johnson’s a great back, but he’s been injured alot lately and no matter what he says, isn’t thrilled with still being a Chief.
I remember his departure this off season was assured until it was decided he would NOT get paid his $3.5 million if he left the team.
Suddenly he was happy a clam to play for KC in 09′.
Haley’s supposed to be a real A hole too so hoepfully the Chiefs will continue to suck and self destruct.
Let some one else in AFC West take over doing that for a while
May 24th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Nnamdi21, redzone offense is simple DMC, MBush, ZM and DHB or Chaz. If a defense can stop all that then you take your hat off to them. Incidentally Chaz and DHB both have 40 inch vertcles. Russell will have his pick of the litter.
I’m starting to think that LeBron James is the greatest athlete I’ve ever seen in any sport. Until now that was Wilt Chamberlain. If LB played football he would be a WR name another human that could cover him. If he played Baseball he would be the best centerfielder ever, he just have to hit the curveball.
Hockey no problem, his biggest hurdle would be skating.
Top 5 Greatest Athletes I’ve ever seen B4 now
1. Wilt Cahmberlain
2. Jim Brown
3. Bo Jackson
4. Muhammad Ali
5. Willie Mays
Lebron James vs Jackie Robinson 6th
honorable mention:
a. Jesse Owens
b. Michael Jordan
c. Gale Sayers
d. Rafer Johnson
e. Dwight Howard
May 24th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
LeBron James is ascending to the top of that list fast.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
They need to do a “Bo knows” commercial with LeBron I’m sure there aren’t many athletic endevuors that LBJ couldn’t do and excel in fact I’d be very surprised if there were any at all.
His size, agility, power, speed, body control and athleticism would allow him to excel at anything. Some of the things he does on the court make watching Michael Jordan look ordinary.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
24 post#17
thought I would comment on your question or statement concerning our defense during minicamps. We’re blitzing the offense and creating havoc for them and you wondered why we couldn’t do that on defense on a regular basis.
Well the simple answer is, we can’t lose games in the minicamp’s if we get beat. Blitzing in camp helps prepare the offense for regular season. The’re trying to improve blitz pickup and coordination. No coach in his right mind would just blitz indiscriminantly as we’re doing in camp in a real game.
Teams in mid-season form would kill you. We aren’t in midseason form. So while what we’re doing in camp will help the defense some, a well coordinated defense that employs the blitz smartly can be very effective. Blitzing also takes into account how well your players are at blitzing. If you don’t have a great talent for it, it wouldn’t be wise to do it. Your talent must fit your scheme. Which is why we drafted the way that we did, to add the type of players that ARE great blitzers. That should answer the question some had during the draft about all the DE/LBers that we drafted. They obviously wanted to employ a very heavy blitz package. And they got the players they think can deliver.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
priesttj,baseball,Mays best all around,period!I like Walter Payton ,a guy who missed one game with only a defense to help him until the mid 80s,I mean,HE was the offense for most of his career!Bo Jackson is the best athlete Ive seen,two sport,and I just wish we all could have seen him on the field longer,but for the freak injury! RAIDERSSS
May 25th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Walter Payton was very hard to leave off the list but I felt Gale Sayers athletically was a better pick. But if you choose Walter you’ll get no arguement from me. In a word he was incredible.
The sports world was cheated when Bo went down. No one like him before or after.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:15 am
DHB could be mentioned in this arguement if he reaches his potential. Randy Moss would be if not for his contraversial stint with the Raiders. Moss as well as Deion Sanders and Barry Sanders are on the fringe.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Delete DHB I got carried away let’s let him at least put together a body of work. But his talent is flat out scarry………and in 5 years that comment wont seem so silly.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:23 am
This is crazy. Did you guys know this…..
When Hurricane Katrina was approaching New Orleans in August 2005, Dianna Chenevert encouraged Fats to evacuate, but he chose to stay at home with his family, partly because of his wife’s poor health. Unfortunately his house was in an area that was heavily flooded. Chenevert e-mailed writers at the Times Picayune newspaper and the Coast Guard with the Dominos’ location.
Someone thought Fats was dead, and spray-painted a message on his home, “RIP Fats. You will be missed”, which was shown in news photos. On September 1, Domino’s agent, Al Embry, announced that he had not heard from the musician since before the hurricane had struck.
Later that day, CNN reported that Domino was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. Embry confirmed that Domino and his family had been rescued. The Domino family was then taken to a Baton Rouge shelter, after which they were picked up by JaMarcus Russell, the starting quarterback of the Louisiana State University football team, and Fats’ granddaughter’s boyfriend. He let the Dominoes stay in his apartment. The Washington Post reported that on September 2, they had left Russell’s apartment after sleeping three nights on the couch. “We’ve lost everything”, Domino said, according to the Post.[8]
By January 2006, work to gut and repair Domino’s home and office had begun. For the meantime, the Domino family is residing in Harvey, Louisiana.
Chenevert replaced the Southern Stars poster Fats Domino lost in Katrina and President George W. Bush also made a personal visit and replaced the medal that President Bill Clinton had previously awarded Fats.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Yeah it’s been reported, Russell took him in but no one has interviewed Russell concerning it. I wonder why?
You know there is an article in the newspaper about Alex Smith, it appears the media is trying to rehab Alex’s image again to sell him to 49er fans.
If they can’t destroy Russell with all the negativity then they will repair Smith. They jsut don’t want the Raiders succeeding at something the 49ers failed miserably at.
This may seem like a reach but the way the media deals with Smith as opposed to Russell is at least curious. You never read about Smith’s accuracy or completion percentage in minicamp. But that’s all you read about with Russell. As poorly as Smith has performed the national or local media rarely mention him. Why?
May 25th, 2009 at 4:17 am
Priesttj,
Everyone already knows A.Smith is a bust,old news,imo
May 25th, 2009 at 4:51 am
What’s up fellas I’m biased because he is my idol and favorite player but Marcus Allen was the most complete rb ever he could block better than any other rb and the man was the greatest pass catcher at rb he could have played wr with his hands, but if were talking the best it starts and ends with Jim Brown imagine hardly any passes and 11 in the box and he still killed guys for 5 yrds a pop.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:53 am
PriesttJ smith had a weeny arm in college and always played out of the shotgun horrible reach by niners but davis may be just as big a bust a te at 4 overall wow and guy can’t catch.
May 25th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Priest lebron ain’t jordan remeber jordan would take a beating in the 80’s no flagrant fouls no ejections you could kill a guy and only get a personal, the next time lebron drives imagine someone just grabbing him and slamming him down lebron would freak had would all these modern NBA players man it used to be no free baskets and and and 1 were almost impossible because the d would tackle you lebron is a beast but best bb player has to be Jordan modern era, Big O before that and this is coming from a lifetime Laker fan
May 25th, 2009 at 5:29 am
Like Ricky Mahorn
May 25th, 2009 at 5:54 am
Exactly 4eva plus you just never gave up free baskets you were taught if you foul make sure he don’t make the basket.
If were gonna add all-time great athletes where is Jim Thorpe and Bullet Bob 100gold and SB.
May 25th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Man there are just sooo many all-time greats!!!
1 of thee all-time greats imo was when Jessie Owens shoved it down hitlers throat in hitlers own back yard!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Nobody disses A. Smith because everybody already knows he’s a documented bust.
Russell is a bust in the making so they’re on him.
May 25th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Just to put things in perspective:
Eli Manning was a BUST until he won the SuperBowl!
To quote the great Mel Brooks, “With the birth of the artist comes the AFTERBIRTH….the critic!”
How many of us go to a movie because what you heard from a critic, someone who gets paid to watch movies for a living?
Then that’s how many should take critics seriously because otherwise the smarter of us can decide for ourselves. Only weasles report falsely to sway public opinion:
Dude
MR
Narco Boob
FOX news(opinion chnl)
Eli Manning for gawwdd’s sake!
May 25th, 2009 at 8:21 am
4eva…
I wrote 408, havent heard from him…
May 25th, 2009 at 9:01 am
He will get 2 you soon
May 25th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Hey, LMN. I was checking the movie sales for the weekend & thought Terminator would be the moster hit but here in the US Night at the Museum out did it! incredible.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Good morning Nation.
I hope all is well with 408.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Happy holidays to all my dear friends in here,..I would like to dedicate this Memorial Day, to the memory of the good ol days in Oakland,…when Gruden was here, building a great team on the verge of multiple superbowls,…after games he would race to the endzone and high-five us all,…how he would not take any crap from the refs or punk players,…however, the old man was threatened by his publicity, how he was loved by the fans, players, media,…so instead of a dynasty in the making, in the middle of the night, the old man sold him for 8 million dollars and worthless draft picks,…thank you Mr Davis,..oh and you got what you always wanted in a head coach, a baffoon who doesnt even try to hide the fact hes a puppet,..if it werent for drugs, alcohol, and tailgating, I wouldnt even consider going to games anymore,..happy holiday.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I’m a huge fan of T1 and T2, but T3 was stupid. I heard a few good things about T4, but I’m not going to go watch it.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I work downtown, Sac,..and have actually met The Terminator,..he was real cool, him and his posse allowed me to get a pic of he and I with my cell phone,…only politician worth a damn in Sac.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Happy Holidays Norco.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Ya you too man,…battling a f`n hangover,..when I shake it I will go for a bike ride.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:23 am
TW…
LOL! weird how americans love ‘funny haha’ movies… but really shouldnt surprise me, ‘dude wheres my car’ ’scary movie’ and so on, did rather well too, mediocre quality just gets people in the theater… LOL
I bet not more than 20.000 will go see ‘Anti Christ’ LOL
May 25th, 2009 at 9:34 am
LMN,
We love to laugh, and invade other countries. It’s in our blood. lol
May 25th, 2009 at 9:35 am
La Mary, what do you care who goes to what movie?…youre a dork whos opinion doesnt matter at all,…soccer sucks and so do you La Mary,..feel free to never return to the USA.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Or,
Invade other countries, and then laugh!! Who cares?!? we love to laugh. lol
May 25th, 2009 at 9:39 am
O,..why do you always have to ad a “lol” all the time?…thats a common thing little kids do when theyre texting,..c`mon man, enough.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Norco,
You are right, I do use it a lot. I was just thinking about that myself.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
lol
May 25th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Maybe life is all fun and games with you man, maybe you walk around laughing all the time,..maybe youre mentalli ill,…so if thats the case by all means go around town laughing all the time,…however you may be institutionalized at some point.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Bob,
By the Way, I learned it from here. I hate texting!
May 25th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Raider O…
problem is those movies i mentioned wasnt funney…
Dorco bob, I care because TW, wrote to me about it..
May 25th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Well Im heading to Tahoe for the day, with a cooler of beer and a bag of pot,…happy f`n holiday to you all.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Bob,
Life is all fun and games for me!!
No, it’s not. I smile and laugh a lot, and just as much as I get angry and sad. I just choose not to share the second 2 with people, I keep it to myself bro.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:49 am
raider o…
you shouldnt care what dorco says, if any in here acts like a kid its him =) LOL
(did you get that…LOL)
May 25th, 2009 at 9:50 am
lol!
May 25th, 2009 at 9:51 am
# SaintKaufman Says:
May 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
lol
____________________________________________________
bwahahaha great post =)
May 25th, 2009 at 9:54 am
if dorco stopped popping all those pills, I bet he would laugh more, smile and be more happy…
May 25th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Saint,
I missed your 1st post # 580!! LMAO
How are you bro?
May 25th, 2009 at 9:56 am
NMF, Marcus Allen is also my favorite Raider.
Two people made the same mistake: They became the face of the organization, became larger than the owner in the media’s eyes, became the face of the Raiders over Al, and he didn’t like it so he shipped them out. Those two are Marcus Allen and Jon Gruden. Am I missing anyone?
May 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
LMN,
What Bob said didn’t bother me, I was thinking the same thing. I just like people to know when I smile because they can’t see it,
I think of people smiling to me as a blessing from God. I try to do the same with others. If it brings me that much joy, then IMO it does the same to others too.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
What’s up smellas??
Just reading about Kim Jong Il’s latest tantrum.
I tell ya, get that little mutha in one of these big multi-lateral conferences. Then Obama get’s up, puts a pair of gloves on and slowly walks right at him(all pimp like) and just starts bitch slapping that dude until he is just a pile of blood, piss and tears!!!
Send that sh!t out all over the world, tell him he’s done as the “dear leader” and force China to take the country.
Just thinking of course….
May 25th, 2009 at 10:03 am
They can’t see it on a blog.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Every time Marcus scored against us by our MOST HATED ADVISORY,imo, it felt like I was getting stabbed in the heart AND back at the same time.Gawd I hate the squaws
May 25th, 2009 at 10:04 am
In a blog!!
May 25th, 2009 at 10:05 am
adversary,sorry
May 25th, 2009 at 10:07 am
I’ll be back in a few hours, going to go play with the litle princess.
Later Nation.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:08 am
peace O
May 25th, 2009 at 10:08 am
# Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2009 at 10:03 am
They can’t see it on a blog.
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exactly…hence the “LOL”…
there is no need for a guy like you to justify you against a guy like dorco… he is beyond reach…
May 25th, 2009 at 10:14 am
All of those records Marcus held should have been achieved as a Raider!!!!! He started complaining about not getting the ball enough when everybody on the team knew he should be getting more touches. He was a media darling in LA due to his days at USC. Overshadows Davis, so Davis tries to ruin his career.
Gruden restores the winning, is on prime time highlights all of the time with his Chuckie-like scowls and grimaces, and the camera eats it up. Davis feels like Davis is too big for the team, and that Davis isn’t getting proper credit, and ships him off.
In these two instances, Davis clearly chose ego over winning, and he is paying for it now big time.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:18 am
WE are all paying for it now big time!
May 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
What do you mean you cant see on a blog???
May 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
ooooooops
May 25th, 2009 at 10:33 am
4eva…
when someone smiles =)
May 25th, 2009 at 10:33 am
or laughs..
May 25th, 2009 at 10:37 am
We need a new thread. Come on, Jerry. Anything!!??
May 25th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Narco Boob:
Well Im heading to Tahoe for the day, with a cooler of beer and a bag of pot,…happy f`n holiday to you all.
————-
Someone in Calif call the feds that a suspicious Boob is dealing in Tahoe.
Weasel d!ck ass O
May 25th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Dont worry TW there is usally a DUI check point going into or coming out of south lake tahoe on holiday weekend so hopefully the CHP will get him…. by the way LOL
May 25th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Then he’s probably lying about going to tahoe just like he lies about being at every game & even being a Raider fan because who calls JR a bust this soon, R8?
May 25th, 2009 at 11:24 am
ahhhh best quote….
movies should be like a pebble in the sho3.. if everybody loves it you havent succeeded… when people leaves the theater and 1/3 gives i zero stars, 1/3 gives it 6 stars, and 1/3 says “what the the hell was that” and will be confused for weeks, then you have suceeded… then its art!…
LOL
May 25th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Regarding Marcus Allen, the rumor I heard was that he was playing around with other teammates wives, hence the “cancer” comment.
Not good for team unity. I’m in!
May 25th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Enjoy the day, but take some time to appreciate the young men and women of this country who gave away all of their tomorrows for your today…
Peace, love and admiration to the families of those loved and lost and all who’ve served with distinction and pride.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I’m back.
Saint, R8,
This little one… God help us all. She scares the Crap out of me. She is 20 months, and she tells me and her mom where to sit, how to play, and then she goes off on the dog!!! He can’t sit when she’s playing, he is her Passe!! lol
May 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Where ever she looks, that poor Mini Pin has to be there.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I feel sorry for some of those young Women and Men that die in war. Some of those kids don’t know what they signed up for. Some do it to travel and see the world, others do it for money, or to escape a crap job at a small town. The Military needs to change the age from 18 to 21.
If yoy are not old enough to drink, are you old enough to make a dicison that envolves their life??!!
I appreciate what they did, and I’m not trying to disrespect them, their Family, Vets, or current Military. My only issue is age.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Happy Memorial Day KK and others, because of people like you we can enjoy a good life here. Thank you.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Every culture has a warrior class, or it better.
The best fighting men in this country, in my experience, come from the south, black and white.
That is a generality, but I would bet that per capita southern boys would have an edge.
So here’s to the warriors.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
what do you celebrate on memorial day?
May 25th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
LMN,
What do you mean?
May 25th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
hmm, isnt in obvious, i dont know how to rephrase it…
whats memorial day for?
May 25th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
that should have been….. isnt it obvious…..
well wiki had an answer for me
May 25th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
whats the difference between memorial day and veterans day, then? 1st is for the dead, 2nd is for the alive ones?
May 25th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
LMN,
It’s a day to honor men and women who gave their lives for this country.
Also known as Decoration Day if you are in the Military.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
V Day is to celebrate people who served in the military.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
LMN,
It’s simple:
M Day is to honor those who gave their lives for this country.
V Day is to honor those who served in the Military.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
well, of respect i wont say my opinion about that…
May 25th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
LMN,
That’s a good idea, especially on M Day.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
nothing against the people or what they do (been one myself, well not a dead one)… i just feel that its redundant with TWO days… it also a bit of a sign you are a warmongering nation… but as such you maybe NEED two days, well i dunno….
doh’ dammit now i did it anyway..
May 25th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
MOD… feel free to delete post 629…
May 25th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
LMN,
What have you done, and on M Day!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Raider O..
I better stay put for some time now =)
well again, nothing against the men and women, just the idea behind it and that there is two days, more or less celebrates the same… but I guess the politicians love the idea of having a day off =)
May 25th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
My daughter just said Laiders!!
I was watching that DMC Ad, and I always say he is a raider. The ad was on now, and she said Laiders!!! I love it!!
May 25th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
awwwwwwwww…. thats nice! how old are she, 3?
May 25th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
20 months bro!!
May 25th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
even more nice!!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
LMN,
She is also bilingual, she speaks English and Arabic.
I’m so proud of her, as you can tell.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Guys took the JR pics to a whole new level. I was only commenting on how big JR gut was. I could care less about him partying. I knew NFL players who would workout all day and do coke all night. As long as they stay in shape I could care less whet they do in their downtime.
I dont by the Stabler partying comparisons. Guys are on an entire different level physically. You cant even compare the two. There were not 300 lbs guys running 4.7 40yd dashes back then.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
LMN,
Her Mom did a great job. She used to spend an hour a day teaching her letters when she was only 4 months. At the age of 1, she started teaching her for 2 hours a day. She counts, talks, and sometimes even act like a 4 or 5 year old child.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Raider O
a parent needs to be proud of their child/ren.. even without a reason…. though you clearly have one =)
May 25th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
LMN,
Thank you.
I think all children are capable of doing a lot, sometimes they don’t due to the evironment around them.
Most families in the US have 2 working parents, it’s really hard to make a lot of time for the kids that way.
We do what we can, but it’s getting really hard to have a stayat home parent. Especially with this economy.
May 25th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Stay at home, sorry.
It’s harder in states like CA and NY, than Ohio or Indiana. Cost of living is very expensive in CA and NY. Incomes are not that diff, so you can live better in the mid west. IMHO
May 25th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I’ll be back in a few hours, time to go play again.
Have a great night LMN, later Nation.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
This is what I´m thinking….During the last 6 years I felt great about the direction our team was taking on the month of may. Every year the off season was the “BEST” part of our season…This year I feel really rotten about the direction of the team..we drafted the next james jett, we didn’t bring in major help for the DLine, our overwieght million-making QB can’t hit a screen, etc…So this is good right? Instead of living a downhill season, maybe this year things improve as the year goes by? right? yes? help.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Hope you’re right, Los.
Twocents, I had not heard that before aboout Marcus and other players’ wives. Recently watched Marcus on America’s Game: SB 18. According to him, he went to Davis and said, “I’d like to run more.” Davis responded, “In that case, take a few laps.”
May 25th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Nevadaraider,
I heard that third hand years ago, that is why I called it a rumor, although someone on here mentioned it also.
But my take on Al is that he is somewhat like a mafia Don, he’ll do anything to win but there are certain lines that you just don’t cross.
I have no idea whether it is true, but it sort of makes sense to me.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I agree. He is very much Don Raider. No one can be bigger than him. Both Gruden and M Allen became bigger than him, so he tried to ruin one’s career and shipped the other one out. I like to think that Davis was always “win at all costs.” But his treatment of Allen and Gruden were the only times that his ego interfered with “Just win baby.” IMHO
May 25th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I think Gruden just didn’t play “Raider” football. And in retrospect, Al may have been right about “Chucky”.
He was handed a team in Tampa Bay that had a great defense and the good fortune to play in the Super Bowl against a team that had not changed a single play since he had left.
What did he accomplish after that, nada.
May 25th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Oh don’t get me wrong. I’m not in favor of bringing him back, I just think we had a good thing going and Al’s ego got in the way. He almost admitted as much at the presser to fire Kiffin.
I do see some similarities with what Cable is doing now. They both tried to cure a culture of losing by bringing in the right kind of team guys. One of the first things Gruden did was get rid of Chester McGlockton and his poor work ethic, if memory serves me right. Then came two or three straight division titles?
May 25th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Geeez…I went to San Diego this weekend and when I come back, everything looks the same. Wheres the news? Jerry, you’re slacking!
May 25th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
24,
Did you enjoy your stay in SD?
May 25th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Who the hell is Keith Rowen?
RAIDERS CONFIRM SNEAD IS OUT
Posted by Aaron Wilson on May 24, 2009, 8:42 a.m.
The Oakland Raiders have confirmed that personnel director Rich Snead is no longer working for the team, removing his name from their web site and acknowledging to RaiderBeat.com that both sides have agreed to go in separate directions.
The report follows RaiderBeat.com’s initial report in April that Snead’s tenure in Oakland was about to end two years after his arrival.
Snead reportedly maintained a low-key style and didn’t speak to reporters after joining the Raiders in 2007.
So, who’s whispering in owner Al Davis’ ear now?
With Snead’s departure, Keith Rowen “is said to have Davis’ ear more and more each day and playing a pivotal role in the shaping of the roster.”
May 25th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Raider O – LOVED IT!!! Thats where I want to move and raise my kids when I have them. I hope the Chargers move to the East Coast or something.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
24,
I hope that the Chargers will leave soon, and it looks like it might happen soon.
SD ISA great place to live, but it’s very expensive. Houses are at 200k and up now, they were 300k and 350k and up. By the way, that would be a 3 BD, 2 Baths, and about 1200-1300 SF in a descent to bad area.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
24,
I rent. It’s cheaper to rent than to own a house, and that’s including the House’s equity over the years. How sad is that?!
May 25th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
And there is no other place in the world to live, that can be better than SD. IMHO
I lived in a lot of places, but SD is home, and it always will be. I love SD.
Mexico is 15-30 min away.
Mexican food is great, and the people are even better.
Las Vegas is 4 hours away, and LA is about 2 hours.
The weather is great.You can dirt bike, snow board, and surf in the Same Day.
People are chill, like Oak in the 60s and 70s.
I love it!!
May 25th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
When I was out today, I bought myself a video game. Its called Assassin’s Creed.
I’m going to go try it, I heard it was great!!
I’m so cheap, Madden is the only game I buy as soon as it’s released. I can’t pay $60 for a video game, so I wait till they are about 25-$30. lol
I didn’t buy my PS3, it was a gift. I’m really cheap, and I love it. LMAO
May 25th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Later Nation.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
same blog over the past few days, I guess Jerry is taking the time to relax with family and friends.
Nevadaraider is so right about Davis, except that Davis has gone off on many many occasions. His ego is too big, he’s a control freak, has clearly lost his edge in picking players off the draft and has obviously deteriorated mentally over the years. His defends say he’s still mentally sharp, but Davis isn’t clearly sharp. His numerous, negative actions over the last few years show that he’s either senile or retarded. Ya, we’re not in “good-hands” with Davis at the wheel.
On the plus side, before leaving for the nite, we do have some good players, some with great potential: Russell, McFadden, Bush, Miller, along with some proven players.
With our division rivals in turmoil themselves, and with the worst defensive coordinator, ever, Rob Ryan, gone, maybe we’ll be better than we expect. Defensively we can only get much better, even with the same old scrubs, as Ryan is gone and anyone, even a homeless alcoholic walking down the street could be better than that jerkoff.
Kiffin tried to tell Davis, but Davis isn’t going to allow anyone to point out deficiencies. So, Davis took it out on Kiffin. Thanks to time, that issue is behind us, hopefully.
Good night Raider fans. Just 3 more months.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
# Raider O Says:
May 25th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I’m a huge fan of T1 and T2, but T3 was stupid. I heard a few good things about T4, but I’m not going to go watch it.
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T4 is better than T3 and if your a fan of the whole Terminator concept, then watch it
May 25th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
# priesttj Says:
May 25th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Yeah it’s been reported, Russell took him in but no one has interviewed Russell concerning it. I wonder why?
You know there is an article in the newspaper about Alex Smith, it appears the media is trying to rehab Alex’s image again to sell him to 49er fans.
If they can’t destroy Russell with all the negativity then they will repair Smith. They jsut don’t want the Raiders succeeding at something the 49ers failed miserably at.
This may seem like a reach but the way the media deals with Smith as opposed to Russell is at least curious. You never read about Smith’s accuracy or completion percentage in minicamp. But that’s all you read about with Russell. As poorly as Smith has performed the national or local media rarely mention him. Why?
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Exactly! It’s because the suck up pro Whiner media loves trying to use their manipluation tactics to influence the dimwits in the public.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
659.
Love him or hate him, Davis is Raider football. There are a few other teams in the League that have sucked harder for longer and don’t have 3 championships and a boat load of play off appearances.
We’ll see how Mitchell and DHB do over the next 3 yrs.
Ryan ran the D according to … you guess it, Davis’s design.
The fact he couldn’t get his men to stop making fundamental mistakes is another matter, but he ran Davis’s, 4 man rush, pass cover defense with the exception of Ryans first year with a failed 3-4.
Ryan wasn’t horrible, the offense was. With out points on the board and sustained drives, our D was exposed.
Marshall will bring discipline and gap control and you will see an improvemnet this year IF the offense can put points on the board.
Last year we went 206 plays with out a TD at one point.
Lets hope our tackles can cut it…
Oh, BTW, Fug Kiffin. He contributed nothing and took alot on his way to Tennessee.
Pure A**hole.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
otbic,post 659,on the one hand,you state Al has lost it,cant draft players ,then you proceed listing the players AL has drafted that have a great future!Im confident that the RAIDERS will turn it around this upcoming year,RAIDERSSSS!
May 25th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Raider O – Sorry I disappeared on you as things got busy. Regarding SD being expensive…you’re crazy. I live in San Jose which is off the wall. 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom houses go for $1.2 Million in many areas around this place. I see it all over the place, all the time. San Diego is way cheaper. The problem with S.F. is its even more expensive for alot less room with a tiny garage and a compacted house thats 3 stories with every story being small.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Raider O – Also…to give you an example of how expensive it is in San Jose…I was paying $1180 a month for a 1 bedroom/1Bathroom Apartment with 701 Sq. Ft. I was paying alot less because the rate is going for $1400 for the place. Its really expensive to rent and its impossible to own here.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Raider O – Regarding video games. I usually only buy the Madden games as well but I couldn’t help it and bought the PS3 and the XBox360 and I have to say that the PS3 cannot touch the XBox360 in terms of graphics and gameplay. I loved Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 and 5. Just so you know…I owned and beat Assassin’s Creed. I really liked the game, it was fun to do all the side missions and killings. I was extremely dissatisfied with the ending however so I don’t mean to ruin it but you’ll see for yourself what I mean.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:56 am
Happy Summer NATION!!!
May 26th, 2009 at 4:07 am
Big vote in the Golden State 2Day???
May 26th, 2009 at 4:09 am
Oh I see retro-active issue
May 26th, 2009 at 5:49 am
What up 4eva , man I’m ready 4 some football I wanna see Bush run over merriman and branch or mitchell light up tomlinson!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 26th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Survived the 3day weekend, but it looks like no new posts from Jery. I guess nothing new to report???
May 26th, 2009 at 5:59 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,HWNDR,4EVA,NOMOREFARGAS,IT IS GOOD 2 B ALIVE..
May 26th, 2009 at 6:13 am
good afternoon, 4eva, NMF, HwnRdr and dirtlot…
May 26th, 2009 at 6:15 am
‘24′….
so what you saying is… if i was about to buy PS3 or xbox360, only to play Madden, then you would recommend the xbox360??
May 26th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Yep I about drowned in ribs,cheese-burgers,con-on-cob and Captain Morgan =)
May 26th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Wait, wait, wait…I just read Asomugha drives a ‘97 Nissan Maxima he got in high school. WHA?!?!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/05/25/SPCG17QNVA.DTL
Great article. Sorry if already posted, haven’t read above.
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Raiders’ star finds strength in Berkeley High coach
When Nnamdi Asomugha was a Cal senior invited to the NFL combine, his agent offered to send Asomugha to any top-notch personal trainer of his choice. If Asomugha could boost his strength and speed, maybe he could nudge himself up a bit from his projected fifth-round draft slot.
“I’ll stay with ‘Zo,” Asomugha said.
It seemed like an ill-advised and possibly disastrous move by a naive college kid. ‘Zo is Alonzo Carter, then the football and track coach at McClymonds High in Oakland. Nice fellow, good with kids, but Carter had access to only the most primitive workout facilities and equipment, had zero experience prepping players for the combine, and had below-zero cache in the cutting-edge fitness world.
Footwork, Carter could teach that. He was once the lead dancer in MC Hammer’s concert troupe. But train a player for the combine?
In six weeks, Asomugha metamorphosed into a first-round NFL draftee. The Raiders – specifically, Al Davis – used their No. 1 pick to select Asomugha, who had been All-Pac-10 … honorable mention.
Six NFL seasons later, Asomugha is a certified football star. He is an unusual bird who has come to terms with being a Raider. He honestly respects Davis, and recently signed a three-year contract, the first two seasons guaranteed for $28.5 million.
On Sunday, Asomugha and Carter sat down in an Oakland coffee shop and talked about their friendship and its effect on both their lives.
Carter, who laughs a lot, notes Asomugha’s progress.
“His first two years (with the Raiders), Nnamdi was one of the guys along the line (during pregame intros), clapping his hands for the starters,” Carter said. “Now they announce him last, the place goes crazy, he comes out high-fiving everyone in the Black Hole, he does the little shake.”
Carter demonstrates by rising from his chair to shake his bootie. Asomugha smiles.
Asomugha is low-key, quiet and contained, a bachelor who earned a degree in finance in four years. Carter has the energy of a tent evangelist preaching down the home stretch. He was a teenage dad in the Oakland ghetto who made himself a football player, dancer and then a coach. He and his fiancee are raising five kids.
It’s quickly obvious how Carter and Asomugha connected. Along with a strong mutual respect, they both have a distaste – fear? – of wasting even an ounce of human potential. They are two driven dudes.
You know what Asomugha has done with his once-modest skills. Carter created a football dynasty out of the dust at McClymonds and now is building a powerhouse at Berkeley High. More importantly, his players go to class and many go to college.
“I have a genuine passion for working with kids who are motivated,” Carter said. “I’m passionate about people making it.”
Carter and Asomugha first connected when Nnamdi was 17, a freshman seeking help to get back into shape after breaking an ankle. His dorm roommate knew Carter as a track coach. Asomugha, raised in an L.A. suburb, caught a bus at the Berkeley campus and rode to West Oakland to work out under Carter at McClymonds, a run-down, inner-city school.
They clicked.
“We jelled because we both believe in the grind before the finish line,” Asomugha said.
A friendship developed. Asomugha, whose father died when Nnamdi was 14, was a good player on mostly bad teams at Cal, so coaches tended to treat him with deference. Carter doesn’t make class distinctions; he treated Nnamdi like a McClymonds player. For the first time in Asomugha’s life, a coach would put hands on hips and demand, “What are you doing?”
“I never had anyone deal with me the way he does,” Asomugha said. “It was his way of showing me there’s another level to get to.”
They continued working together between seasons. They would talk after every Cal game. When Asomugha had an injury and the coaches told him he didn’t have to practice, Carter said, “Nnamdi, you’ve got to practice. You don’t want to get a reputation.”
Asomugha doesn’t read the sports pages. Carter clips newspaper articles, especially negative stories, to motivate Asomugha. Carter would point out game mistakes and bad habits that Asomugha’s coaches either didn’t notice or didn’t mention.
During Asomugha’s senior year at Cal, Carter visited Nnamdi’s mother in Southern California. Lillian Asomugha is a pharmacist with four children, three of them with advanced college degrees. At the end of the visit, she pulled Carter aside and told him, “I need you to look after Nnamdi.”
Carter nodded, and Lillian grabbed his arm more firmly.
“You don’t understand,” she said. “You’re the only person I trust. You need to look after him.”
The two men went to work prepping for the combine. Many top players drop out of school to train, but Asomugha kept on course to earn his degree. Asomugha hadn’t lifted weights, he could bench press 225 pounds only three times. Alarms went off. Three reps! The scouts would laugh him out of the combine. He and Carter hit the weight room at the downtown Oakland YMCA.
“It was some of the most random workouts,” Asomugha said. “It was organized madness. We’d drive to a hill in Oakland and run up the hill. Or I’d be on a trampoline with weights in my hands.”
In six weeks, the 6-foot-2 defensive back grew from 198 to 212 pounds, went from three to 17 reps in the bench press, and cut his 40-yard-dash time from 4.48 to 4.36 seconds.
His rise from projected fifth-rounder to first-rounder is now an NFL draft legend. Asomugha told Carter if he ever made the Pro Bowl, he was taking Carter to Hawaii, a promise he later kept.
End of story? Not quite.
For two NFL seasons, Asomugha struggled mightily, thrown into a new position (cornerback) and looked upon as somewhat of a fraud and bust by teammates and coaches. He heard boos from fans. After every game, waiting outside the locker room for Asomugha, was ‘Zo Carter, wearing a No. 21 Raiders’ jersey.
Asomugha was angry, frustrated, embarrassed – a fringe player on a losing team. He often thought about retiring when his five-year contract ended. The only person he could really talk to, and vent to, was Carter. They talked football and more.
“What he does through football,” Asomugha said, “is teach life lessons. Like, every day you have to work.”
Another: Don’t work to meet the standards set by others. Be the standard.
Now Asomugha is the standard for NFL professionalism. He has maintained his low-key sanity – he arrived for lunch Sunday driving the ‘97 Nissan Maxima he got in high school – while becoming the gold standard for cornerbacks.
Carter is still at every Raiders home game, and it cuts both ways.
“All the significant games in my coaching career, he’s been there,” Carter said. “And no announcements. He’s just there on the sidelines in a hoodie; nobody knows it’s him.”
It’s simple, Carter says.
“He’s always been there for me and I’ve always been there for him.”
E-mail Scott Ostler at sostler@sfchronicle.com.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:17 am
L M N,GOOD DAY TO YOU.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Don’t count the NUGGETS out just yet
May 26th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Actually LMN, its all about player preference. My friend had an xbox 360 and I have the ps3. There are some game on 360 that you can’t beat, and the same for ps3. However, Madden, to me, looks good on both. Depends on how you like your controls and I have heard that the 360 controller is alot easier to play games like Madden then it is on ps3. So, its up to you.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:28 am
That’s a good story, BSJ. Just goes to show the humbleness and professionalism of Aso. Heck, my first new car was a Lancer Evolution 8 back in 2004. Only because I wanted to know what it was like to have a new car. Doesn’t make a difference to me now. Aso kept that 97 Maxima running this long. My philosophy on that is…run it to it can’t run no more. A car payment is not necessary if you can make the old ones work for you.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:31 am
BSJ…
great read!!! No doubt about it #21 is da man…
May 26th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Did you guys see the t-shirt Aso was wearing in the pictures with that SFGate article? LAKERS baby!!
Nuck the Fuggets.
May 26th, 2009 at 7:17 am
They better play like defending Western Conference Champs these next two games…someone really needs to step it up!!!
May 26th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Have a good day Nation!
May 26th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Excellent choice Obama
May 26th, 2009 at 7:45 am
good morning Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, LMN, 4eva …
May 26th, 2009 at 7:46 am
good morning BSJ, NMF, happy troll …
May 26th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I concur 4eva.
May 26th, 2009 at 7:57 am
good read BSJ #676
thanks man.
why not hire Alonzo Carter as Brad Roll’s assistant or as a quality control guy?
he obviously knows how to make a good player great … and he knows how to motivate
May 26th, 2009 at 8:14 am
I have previously written that the Raiders should acquire Vince Wilfork in a trade for Derrick Burgess. Some thought that the trade would be unbalanced in favor of Oakland.
Well, here’s another scenario.
Carolina still must deal with the Julius Peppers situation and have been hesitant to act.
I realize that multi-team trades are rare in the NFL, but are they impossible? I doubt it. Thus if it fits your need, then why not?
The Raiders could send Derrick Burgess and a fourth-round draft pick to Carolina for Vince Wilfork, whom Carolina would acquire for Julius Peppers from New England.
Bottom line is…the Raiders cannot allow the “rich to get richer” by trading Derrick Burgess for less than he’s worth. The Raiders need more help on defense, and should demand nothing less. Rather than believe the lies within the media that pollute the decisions of the Raider turncoats that are only in the organization to enhance their résumé, the Raiders can make moves to improve their defense.
Thus, the Raiders must receive on-field talent for Derrick Burgess in 2009, particularly defensive tackles, in order to compete with the current players to ensure that the best talent is on the field for 2009.
The point was… Burgess is worth more than his stock, right now. The Raiders cannot trade him for nothing like they did with Randy Moss.
Teams think they can steal Burgess for nothing because his stock is low. The Raiders will make offers they think are reasonable, and the other team will reject it in order to push the price lower. The reality is, the Raiders should shop around or keep Burgess.
The Raiders must demand fair value for Burgess in any trade, or just keep Burgess. Another season with Burgess is better than magic beans.
The questions about Derrick Burgess are utterly false. Burgess dominates at his position, and should be treated like a dominant player — not as a throw-in that you’re trying to unload.
Any attempt to say that Burgess is not a dominant defensive player — is a lie.
The same thing happened with Charles Woodson. The media questioned him until Raider fans did, and the Raiders let him walk.
Now he’s in Green Bay as a dominant corner again. Enough with believing the media hocus pocus around the Raiders.
So unless, the Raiders get fair value at a needed position — then keep Burgess.
by David Xaviel (bleacher report)
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is this guy a Raiders fan or what ???
May 26th, 2009 at 8:15 am
HELLO NATION……..
Whats new???
Morning Double R!!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Personnel director Rich Snead departed Oakland in much the same way he arrived two years ago, under the radar, in the cover of night and without the Raiders acknowledging the move.
RaiderBeat.com reported in April that Snead was on his way out, perhaps as soon as the conclusion of the NFL Draft. Sure enough, that’s what happened.
Snead and the Raiders parted ways in late April, though the Raiders still haven’t commented on the matter. Finally, on Saturday the Raiders removed Snead’s name from their website.
It’s unclear how much of a role Snead played in personnel matters in the two seasons since he replaced Mike Lombardi after managing general partner Al Davis fired Lombardi.
Snead kept a low profile, never spoke with the media and worked behind the scenes from Day 1 through his into-the-night departure.
A Raiders official confirmed Saturday that Snead no longer is associated with the team, saying the two parties agreed to go their own ways.
Former Raiders assistant coach Keith Rowen has taken on a more prominent role since he arrived last season and that likely played a huge part in Snead calling it quits in Oakland.
Rowen is said to have Davis’ ear more and more each day and playing a pivotal role in the shaping of the roster.
-Raider Beat
May 26th, 2009 at 8:21 am
I would prefer Carter stays put and continues to mentor and coach East Bay kids. He is clearly more of a father figure than a trainer per se, and his teaching would probably not do much for most of the newly rich NFL types.
Aso might find a local rookie needing guidance and send him Carter’s way.
May 26th, 2009 at 8:21 am
ALAMEDA – When Virginia’s Eugene Monroe unexpectedly became available to the Raiders at the seventh pick of April’s draft, many followers of this team were delighted. Monroe, strong and technically proficient, projects as a legitimate NFL left tackle.
As you know by now, the Raiders instead went for Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Coach Tom Cable appeared before the media soon after to laud Heyward-Bey’s athletic excellence. Asked whether the team had considered Monroe, Cable replied: “Not at all. There’s a reason we have Mario Henderson here and Khalif Barnes, Erik Pears, Cornell Green.”
If you find yourself perplexed, or even startled, by that comment, you are not alone.
Henderson and Green were part of an offensive line that allowed 39 sacks last year, ninth most in the NFL, though the Raiders attempted only 421 passes, second fewest in the league.
Barnes was a four-year starter at left tackle in Jacksonville, but isn’t exactly considered a star at the position. He surrendered 7½ sacks a year ago; only six NFL players at his position gave up more. Pears started for the Broncos in 2007 but missed all of last season. Other tackles on the roster include Marcus Johnson, Mark Wilson and James Marten.
In deciding not to take an offensive tackle in the draft, the Raiders are gambling that the guys already here are enough to keep third-year quarterback JaMarcus Russell upright. It’s a crucial factor, since Cable’s offense is expected to rely heavily on deep passes that take a long time to unfold.
Barnes is trusting in a head coach who used to be an offensive line coach.
“He knows what being an offensive lineman’s about,” the San Diego native said. “So he understands about not putting guys in tough situations. He understands about building the offense from inside out. He’s an offensive-line-minded kind of guy, so he’ll understand what you’re going through in third-and-long.”
But short of calling the occasional screen pass or draw, Cable won’t be able to bail out his offensive tackles after the ball is snapped.
Two of them, at least, will have to keep pass rushers off Russell.
Henderson and Green ended the year as the starters – Henderson on the left side, Green on the right – and they have been working with the first-team offensive line at voluntary practices and the Raiders’ one minicamp. That includes the May 20 practice, the most recent one open to media. The lineup has surprised some people.
Henderson made huge strides last year, but no one is really sure he’s agile enough or mean enough to get the job done week in and week out. Green, 33 in August, is a crafty blocker who gets hurt a lot and incurs too many holding and false-start penalties. When the Raiders signed Barnes on March 16, he came with the fanfare of a starter.
“I knew I wouldn’t just come here and they plug me in there right away,” Barnes said. “I don’t think that would happen. … But it’s all about competition. The more competition you have, the better you make your line across the board, and the farther you can go as a team.”
One scenario has the loser of the battle at left tackle – either Henderson or Barnes – moving to the right side and nudging Green into a backup role. Cable has yet to acknowledge this plan, though. And Barnes notes that he hasn’t played right tackle since college.
“No, I don’t expect for me to be on the right side,” he said. “I really haven’t taken a right-handed stance since my last years at Washington.”
Even then, he wasn’t a true right tackle. The Huskies ran a blocking scheme that had Barnes basically playing the weakside. If the tight end was on the right side, Barnes lined up on the left, and vice-versa.
Like most new players, Barnes is focusing largely on terminology this spring. He has played in some zone blocking schemes similar to Cable’s, but the words used to identify plays and blocking assignments are different than what he was accustomed to in Jacksonville. Until he’s comfortable with the language, he’ll be thinking as opposed to reacting, which prevents him from playing full speed.
An example: At the May minicamp, Barnes confused the Raiders’ two audible calls. On one, linemen are supposed to fire out upon the first sound they hear from the quarterback; on the other, the QB resets his cadence. Barnes wound up with two false starts when he should have waited through the cadence.
The former Jaguar is trying to be patient, though he didn’t sign with the Raiders to back up Mario Henderson. Barnes figures he will be up to speed by training camp.
“By that time I’ll be in the offense a little longer, go through OTAs and I’ll know everything longer,” he said. “And I think once I have no gray area, and once I could just fly off the ball and just run and know exactly who I got, I think it’ll be pretty good.”
It had better be. If Cable can’t shape these guys into solid offensive tackles, he may not outlast his four immediate predecessors in Oakland.
By PHIL BARBER
PRESS DEMOCRAP
May 26th, 2009 at 8:21 am
good morning OAKlifer!
whats up bro?
May 26th, 2009 at 8:28 am
The Raiders could send Derrick Burgess and a fourth-round draft pick to Carolina for Vince Wilfork, whom Carolina would acquire for Julius Peppers from New England.
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RRS, this guy is a lunatic. He expects Carolina to take Burgess and a fourth for Peppers? LMAO.
I would LOVE to add Wilfork, who is probably NE’s best defensive player. But we would have to give them Burgess AND a number one, IMO. Might still be worth it, considering what how Al can gamble with our high picks…
Even better, Al should simply trade down and stockpile 2nd – 6th round picks every year. Thats where his strength is, finding studs in the later rounds.
May 26th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Yo yo yo…lets go Raiduhs!!!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Henderson and Green were part of an offensive line that allowed 39 sacks last year, ninth most in the NFL, though the Raiders attempted only 421 passes, second fewest in the league.
Henderson made huge strides last year, but no one is really sure he’s agile enough or mean enough to get the job done week in and week out. Green, 33 in August, is a crafty blocker who gets hurt a lot and incurs too many holding and false-start penalties.
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I gotta agree with Philly Barber here. We have zero chance at 8 wins or beating Sandy Eggo with Cornbread Green in the starting lineup!
“Mop Handle” just can’t seem to get the job done …
May 26th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Whats all this noise about Burgess being traded?…no man hes good!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Oh snap!…Sandy Eggo!…leggo my eggo!!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:37 am
this guy is a lunatic. He expects Carolina to take Burgess and a fourth for Peppers? LMAO.
I would LOVE to add Wilfork, who is probably NE’s best defensive player.
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Exactly BSJ. only a Raider fan would think Burgess has any more trade value than a 4th or 5th round pick. he’s going to be 31 years old, he’s oft injured, he’s disgruntled and he can’t play the run. The Raiders might be the best team in the league at finding SITUATIONAL pass rushers, just not every down players at DE. I doubt Al Davis is asking for Vince Wilfork in exchange though, due to his love affair with Kelly/Warren/Sands … he’s probably asking for Randy Moss back!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Oh snap!…I could use a cup of coffee!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Oh snap!…keep Burgess!…hes da man!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:48 am
good morning OAKlifer!
whats up bro?
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Long long week… the ol lady is back and forth between our house in Portland and LA…..family matters… had to wrk from home all last week no Raider updates almost killed me!!!! 690 was a helluva read good work Brother!!!!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Oh Snap….you got what I need……..
May 26th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Coach Carter was once the lead dancer in MC Hammer’s concert troupe.
He was also Nnamdi’s trainer/mentor …
Hammer was born in Oakland and now lives in Tracy.
Maybe Hammer could show Nnamdi some moves? you know he’s going to have at least 1 pick-six this year!
Anybody spot Nnamdi wearing Hammer pants yet? that would be sick!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Sotomayor stuck it to the MLB owner’s good in `95. On that basis alone, she has my support:
“Also, in 1995, she ordered Major League Baseball owners to restore free-agent bidding, salary arbitration and other terms of the expired collective-bargaining agreement with players, thereby prompting an end to the 232-day baseball strike.”
May 26th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Keith Rowen = the mysterious local guy?
former tight ends coach with Atlanta, during Cable’s time
former O-line coach with the Raiders under Bugel
former OC under Denny Green
Stanford grad and Frisco native
Sounds like this guy could be Cable’s de facto GM choice, who made some of the personnel decisions during this very abnormal off-season.
May 26th, 2009 at 8:58 am
BSJ,
The Raiders should jump on the offer of Burgess and a 2010 1st round pick for Vince Wilfork. Good point about 1st round picks and Al Davis. Next years pick will end up being another “skill” position player with a high 40x.
Burgess and the 2010 number 1 for Wilfork…I would jump on that in a nano-second…
Hell, Burgess and the #2 next yr for Ron Brace…..
May 26th, 2009 at 8:59 am
had to wrk from home all last week no Raider updates almost killed me!!!!
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doesn’t look like you missed much. last interesting bit of information about our team was when we signed SS Keith Davis last week. since then? crickets.
OTA’s start back up today though. Jerry Mac & David White will be invited to tomorrow’s session. Hopefully Russell will be a little more crisp with his passes this week as he continues to get a handle on all this new terminology from the Tollner/Hackett offense aka Air Coryell
May 26th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Good morning Nation.
I’m a fan of PS3, I don’t like 360 that much. I think it’s better for sports, but ps3 is the best for other games. Madden is the same on both, but diff controls.
Assassins creed was really good.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Keith Rowen = the mysterious local guy?
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sounds like it. we’ve had a very impressive offseason imo. DHB & Mitchell were reaches in the draft, but if they produce nobody will care or even remember what happened on draft day. Nnamdi was considered a reach too …
However, Rich Snead is a respected personnel guy in this league. sad to see him go, but if Davis found somebody he trusts from within and that guy makes sound football decisions? no complaints here!
May 26th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Oh snap!
May 26th, 2009 at 9:06 am
good morning Raider O, BBB, S&B …
May 26th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Hi Nation.
SnB what’s up bro?
Somebody posted previously that giving Burgess away for magic beans didn’t make sense, but sometimes the beans work. The fact is Burgess doesn’t want to be here so his value is less to us anyway. I know it sticks in the threoat when you trade away and the guy really plays for the other team, but they were unlike;y to play that hard for the original team. Even if he were to stay, how committed is he? Last year of a contract with one last pay day left in his career? He’d be looking elsewhere anyway. Sometimes you just have to take what you can get. I’ll take anything from 2-5 for Burgess. That IMO is best we could hope for.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Good morning RR.
We need a new fix!!
May 26th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Agreed RRS,
If Rowen has been responsible for some of this off-season, then I am happy to have him aboard. A de-facto GM that Al trusts and Cable trusts would be HUGE. Let’s hope that the relationship between these 3 doesn’t sour like most of Al’s business relationships
May 26th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Some excellent posts by the way. Thanks Nation. Think we’re all starved but the posts help.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Burgess is just taking up a roster spot and is getting in the way of younger players who have potential and need playing time to grow and develop into solid NFL starters at DE. not oft-injured situational pass rushers
D-Burg is stealing time away from Scott, Shaughnessy, Gunheim, Sulak & Gray.
Richardson started opposite him and is injured right now. Doesn’t really have an impact on J-Rich …
May 26th, 2009 at 9:15 am
new post up
May 26th, 2009 at 9:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 26th, 2009 at 8:54 am
“Maybe Hammer could show Nnamdi some moves? you know he’s going to have at least 1 pick-six this year!”
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I don’t know about Nnamdi….Maybe Johnnie Lee Higgins would be a better candidate. I could see him making moves like this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnKffHHLyjw
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