Stats to watch for Russell, Raiders
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, June 1st, 2009 at 9:04 am in Oakland Raiders.
As the Raiders meet for another three-day OTA starting Tuesday, they’ll continue to restructure their offense and indirectly be seeking to upgrade some statistical yardmarkers which will give an idea of how JaMarcus Russell is progressing in his second full season as a starter.
Warren Sapp was fond of saying “stats are for losers,” and it’s true a statistic can be pulled and stretched in different directions. Here are a few numbers that, if improved, will mean Russell’s performance has improved as well because of better help from his offensive line, more explosive playmakers and improved accuracy:
Rushing yards, first-and-10: A strong indicator of how the offensive line is playing, given the New York Giants and their heralded line was first with 1,333 yards. The Raiders were 14th in the NFL at 865 yards.
The two rookie quarterbacks who led their team to the playoffs last season got a lot of help in this area. Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons and Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens operated in offenses which ranked second (1,253 for Atlanta) and fourth (1,202) in this category.
If Justin Fargas is to hold off Michael Bush, first-and-10 is where he has to excel.
Percentage of first downs per pass attempt: The Raiders were 28th at 26.7 percent. This means Russell needs more targets than Zach Miller when he needs to keep the chains moving. Based on the mandatory minicamp and first OTA, Chaz Schilens has the best chance to be that player.
Percentage of third down conversions on pass plays–The Raiders were 31st at 23.3 percent, ahead of only the Detroit Lions. The standard, not surprisingly, is the 47.7 percent figure by Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.
As much as the Raiders talked about “staying on schedule” and keeping down and distance manageable, Russell is going to have to stick a bigger number of third down throws for Oakland to have any hope of being a successful offense.
Yards after catch for receivers– Well thrown-balls mean receivers catch the ball in stride and in a position to do some damage. Ideally, Darren McFadden would rank among the NFL leaders in this category, since running backs are often among the leaders.
Russell has had consistency issues on these throws, both last season and this offseason.
Pass plays of 25 or more yards–The Raiders were 23rd last season with 20. With the help of passing game coordinator Ted Tollner, coach Tom Cable has restructured the Oakland passing game to include deeper routes which play to Russell’s strengths.
If Russell has a bread-and-butter pass at this point, it’s the slant, which he can throw both medium and long-range. A chemistry with rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Media availability for the OTA will be Wednesday . . .
Youth camp
Having stopped in at the Raiders youth skills camp in the past for an interview a time or two, it’s worth a look of you live in the area and have a child who likes to play football.
Sometimes it’s tough to tell who is having more fun _ the kids or the participating players (usually rookies or players who live locally) who are conducting the drills.
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June 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
Anyway Im off to Licoln to see the legends again and help out Freddies cause, which is of course Tracys cause,..you punks should send a donation, and dont fret, you wouldnt have to leave your house to do it.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
“If Justin Fargas is to hold off Michael Bush, first-and-10 is where he has to excel.”
If Fargas is ever in on first and ten Cable should be fired immediately (unless there injuries to Bush AND McFadden of course).
June 1st, 2009 at 9:08 am
By the way Im told Snake is rejoining the Raiders,..hes no longer in the Bama booth,..look for him to join Greg and Coach Tom,..or possibly a PR job,..but he will be out here all season.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:09 am
Dakota, when will you ever get it,..Cable doesnt have a say so on where and when these guys play. Do I need to remind you whos in charge?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:10 am
My wife saw the kids up there this past weekend.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:11 am
Dakota Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
“If Justin Fargas is to hold off Michael Bush, first-and-10 is where he has to excel.”
If Fargas is ever in on first and ten Cable should be fired immediately (unless there injuries to Bush AND McFadden of course).
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They could line up Fargas in the Wildcant formation…
June 1st, 2009 at 9:12 am
Good post Jerry…
Dakota #4, absolutely…
June 1st, 2009 at 9:14 am
repost:
here are the choices for a 5th or 6th WR:
Javon Walker, John Holland, Todd Watkins, Will Franklin, Samie Parker, Nick Miller, Shawn Bayes
Walker is injured. Holland & Watkins have been impressive.
We drafted Holland (6 foot, 195 lbs) out of Lousiana Tech the same year we drafted Russell. He’s not as tall as Watkins (6-2, 191 lbs), but at least he hasn’t washed out with 2 other teams. The Cards & Falcons didn’t think Watkins was good enough to keep on the practice squad. Drafted in Round 7 of 2006, maybe it just took him a while to develop? Going into Season #4 if he still can’t latch on an NFL roster even as a depth player he’s probably out of the league …
June 1st, 2009 at 9:14 am
Dakota,
did you have to dodge any vehicles during your visit to Minnesota? They must have noticed you were a dang foreigner. Janklow rules of the road.
Statistically I would doubt that the last Super Bowl winning QB was in the top ten in many categories. Just win baby.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
Yeah, those are nice markers Jerry. Where can we get those stats?
Percentage of first downs per pass attempt.
Percentage of third down conversions on pass plays.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
BSJ…
he wildcat i presume…. WTH?? why would you use a back that cant catch a cold i siberia in the wildcat formation, especially when we have McFadden and Bush, most likely our best receivers overall?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:16 am
BSJ…
the wildcat i presume…. WTH?? why would you use a back that cant catch a cold i siberia in the wildcat formation, especially when we have McFadden and Bush, most likely our best receivers overall?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:17 am
Look, you shut-ins need to get to Licoln today and bring a head of lettuce for Freddies foundation,…there will be lots of beer and wone,..legends galore,..even Jerry will be there so if you are in some panic, some blog withdrawel, run up to Jerry and look at him and it will be like looking at the blog at home, then you may be able to relax,…anyway friends, cya. And Bush sucks compared to Fargas.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:18 am
If Justin Fargas is to hold off Michael Bush, first-and-10 is where he has to excel.
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LOL. Jerry Mac is trying to stir you guys up again …
the anti-Fargas crowd is growing by the day.
Maybe I should re-phrase that. “Fargas to 3rd string” crowd. haha. I’m a member since December
June 1st, 2009 at 9:18 am
Sorry bout the poor typing, the pills have kicked in and when that happens I need a few minutes to adjust,…Im good now.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:19 am
M,
We were driving a large SUV…near the top of the food chain, so we were in little danger since everyone in Minnesota drives those tiny electric Toyotas.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:19 am
fukking fargas…
June 1st, 2009 at 9:21 am
good morning M, BSJ, LMN, porko slob …
June 1st, 2009 at 9:22 am
RRS!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 9:22 am
And Bush sucks compared to Fargas.
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Could you back up this statement with somethin more than useless dribble??????
June 1st, 2009 at 9:26 am
Could you back up this statement with somethin more than useless dribble??????
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come on OAKlifer. that’s what we’ve come to expect from porko slob …
you’re asking a lot of the guy
June 1st, 2009 at 9:29 am
Post 15 good post!!! =)
June 1st, 2009 at 9:30 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
BSJ…
he wildcat i presume…. WTH?? why would you use a back that cant catch a cold i siberia in the wildcat formation, especially when we have McFadden and Bush, most likely our best receivers overall?
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I spelled it WildcaNt…GET IT?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:31 am
I know, I know, but I was thinkin mixed in with the useless dribble we might be able to gert some sort of coherant awnser but…….the pills are just now kickin in give him a few more mins he will be up to speed…….
“just stand outside like a lost wino lookin fo da lika sto”
June 1st, 2009 at 9:34 am
hehe
June 1st, 2009 at 9:35 am
good morning 4eva. where ya been man?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:37 am
post 24 bad post!!! =)
don’t encourage him!!! LOL whats up 4eva????
June 1st, 2009 at 9:39 am
Morning RR!!!
Picked up a couple of ‘lil side jobs but now they are finished so WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO I B Back =)
June 1st, 2009 at 9:39 am
Dakota Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 9:19 am
M,
We were driving a large SUV…near the top of the food chain, so we were in little danger since everyone in Minnesota drives those tiny electric Toyotas.
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What, you couldn’t afford the Black Hills Limo Service?
http://www.lilligren.com/Redneck/images/redneck_limo_4.jpg
June 1st, 2009 at 9:39 am
OAKlifer Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 8:55 am
Mornin SnB,
I agree 6 is a good number and its prob between Shields and Watkins depends on who stays healthy I supose. You really think Murphy is a lock I know he was on our board as the 2nd receiver in the draft but is that alone enough to make him a lock?
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Yes, I think Murphy is a lock. I think he’s a guy that was rated higher on the board…2nd round/3rd round talent. Again, only flaming out would keep him off the roster. The Raiders passed on a lot of other needs when they made that pick. I can’t see them not carrying him over to the roster.
Plus he played in a big-time program and had demonstrable success. He also has that Al Davis speed too. Shields will have to beat out Javon
June 1st, 2009 at 9:40 am
Stats ARE for losers. Wins are the only thing that matters.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:41 am
Man sure wish I could be at that Legends thing your friend Norco Bob is talking about
June 1st, 2009 at 9:43 am
Thats some good sheet Bo!!
June 1st, 2009 at 9:46 am
anybody watch Outside the Lines ???
Brandon Marshall is a dirtbag. guy is already beating his new fiance since the Pro Bowl
beat up on his ex who he’d been with since the 8th grade. obviously who’d know a girl pretty well if you’ve been with her for 10 or more years. If he didn’t like her, why not dump her in high school or college? You don’t beat somebody you claim to love.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:48 am
you’d, not “who’d” in post #36
sorry. typo
June 1st, 2009 at 9:49 am
Justin Fargas averaged 3.6 yds per carry when you remove a 41 yd run in garbage time on MNF and a 21 yd run in the 4th against Denver…(I applied the Jerry principle that was used on Michael Bush)….anyway, having Fargas crash into the line of scrimmage and face 2nd and 8’s all game will not help JaMarcus on 3rd down.
Michael Bush and DMAC need to be out there. Period. Its crazy that there is even discussion otherwise. If Bush was in the 2009 draft…he would have gone in the late 1st round….Yet the freekn Raiders are considering making him a 3rd string running back to play behind someone that is a role player at best….
If Bush isn’t getting substantive carries…the Raiders won’t win much next year
June 1st, 2009 at 9:50 am
lol, good one Bo. That looks like a sweet ride!
June 1st, 2009 at 9:54 am
I saw that OTL…that chick looked like she might have been telling the truth about what Marshall did but she seemed to be minimizing her own part of it, not that there is anything a woman could do that would call for her to be hit, but she came off as a money hungry temperamental biotch that may have played a key role in instigating many of their spats.
They just seem like a couple that should have gotten away from each other years ago, but she (and her parents and lawyer) were after the money.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:56 am
I am sure that you guys have seen this already, but just in case you haven’t:
http://bangcartoon.com/2008/tvguide.htm
June 1st, 2009 at 10:02 am
That was funny Dogg.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:03 am
Dakota: if an athlete beats a woman, she should have the right to press charges. nobody deserves that. Why didn’t he get a restraining order? Why did he keep going back to her? a high profile guy like him making that much money doesn’t need some old gf to get booty. and he’s getting his new girl already. it’s a pattern. he likes to beat women. that puts him lower than Vick in my book.
If you were going to court next month, would you openly admit fault (even if partial) to the media? I wouldn’t …
June 1st, 2009 at 10:04 am
Good Morning Gents.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:04 am
Fargas on 1st down?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBeUGqeYsQg&feature=related
June 1st, 2009 at 10:05 am
Its waay easier 2 tell the truth
June 1st, 2009 at 10:07 am
RR,
Some people like extreme emotions, love or hate!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:08 am
Great post Jerry, I enjoyed it.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:13 am
Raider O Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 10:07 am
RR,
Some people like extreme emotions, love or hate
to the detriment of all involved.Extreme anything is too much,imo
June 1st, 2009 at 10:18 am
Rockstar,
Hey I agree with you, Marshall is a major POS. I’m just saying she doesn’t come off like an angel either. No excuse for what he did, but she just doesn’t come off as a victim that will draw a lot of sympathy when her lawyer is trying to blackmail Marshall out of $500,000.00 in return for no charges being filed.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:18 am
Some people like extreme emotions, love or hate!
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physical abuse is not an emotion. He needs to be punished
June 1st, 2009 at 10:19 am
Dakota Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 10:02 am
That was funny Dogg.”
How was the road trip? A little bit sweeter after that game 6 W.
How do your boys match up with Orlando? I know that the Magic went 2-0 this year against the Lakers but that doesn’t mean much.
Dwight Howard is annoying as all hell, more so than Sasha Greasy Hair Forgot His Last Name Guy…
June 1st, 2009 at 10:20 am
I am very good freinds with my ex.If I had 500,000 I would just give it 2 her if she just asked
June 1st, 2009 at 10:22 am
No excuse for what he did, but she just doesn’t come off as a victim that will draw a lot of sympathy when her lawyer is trying to blackmail Marshall out of $500,000.00 in return for no charges being filed.
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500k for an athlete is chump change, especially a Pro Bowler looking for a new contract …
If he really did beat her, he needs to pay for it, be it jail time, fine, NFL suspension or other. anger management classes obviously did him no good. He knows it’s wrong, but continues to do it
June 1st, 2009 at 10:22 am
RR,
I don’t RR, some extremes can be nice! lol
June 1st, 2009 at 10:22 am
Brandon Marshall told me a joke the last time I saw him:
“What do you say to a woman with 2 black eyes? Nothing, you already said it twice!”
Then Marshall bent over with laughter, telling me how much truth there is in jest.
I told him that there is never a valid reason to beat a woman and he mumbled something about “that b1tch who took my Bobby Brown cd” and then trailed off into non-sensical babble.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:23 am
Marshall time-line, lol:
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Oct. 31, 2004: During his junior year at the University of Central Florida, Brandon Marshall faced misdemeanor charges of trespass, resisting arrest without violence, disorderly conduct, refusal to obey and assault on a police officer after an argument with an off-duty Florida Highway Patrol officer turned heated at an Orlando Denny’s restaurant. According to the off-duty officer, Marshall, who’d been asked to leave the restaurant for creating a disturbance, accused the officer and the restaurant manager of being “racist,” threatened to sue Denny’s and the Florida Highway Patrol and said he was “a star and a well-known athlete.” Marshall screamed profanities and locked his fists as if he were preparing to strike the officer, according to the report. The charges were later dismissed.
April 8, 2005: Marshall was charged with retail theft, a misdemeanor, after trying to return a stolen set of bed sheets, valued at $19.99, to a Burlington Coat Factory, according to a police report of the incident. The charge was later dropped.
April 2006: Marshall was drafted by the Broncos in the fourth round of the NFL draft, No. 119 overall.
June 17, 2006: Conflicting police reports from Marshall and Rasheedah Watley were filed with the Orange County, Fla., Sheriff’s Department. Marshall told police that Watley became violent after seeing him earlier that evening as the object of another woman’s affection. Marshall described Watley to police as an old family friend and told police that Watley punched him and scratched his chest after an argument inside the couple’s Orlando apartment spiraled out of control. Watley, who filed a police report by phone from Atlanta three days after the incident, told Florida police that Marshall was the aggressor, and that he slapped her in the face, grabbed her by the arms and pushed her to the ground, and that Marshall’s sister, London, who was also present during the fight, cut Watley above her eye by throwing a cell phone or remote control at her face. No charges were ever filed.
Dec. 31, 2006: Marshall and several Broncos teammates were present at “The Shelter,” a nightclub in Denver’s LoDo section, as part of a birthday celebration for Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. Former Broncos wide receiver Javon Walker later told HBO’s “Real Sports” that an argument broke out at the club when Marshall and his cousin sprayed champagne on another club patron and his friend. The men, who argued with Marshall and his cousin, were then asked to leave the club, Walker told HBO. Walker admitted he didn’t see the encounter. According to media reports, around closing time, Marshall and his cousin were seen on the sidewalk outside the club arguing with the patrons who had been ejected from the club earlier that night. Walker told HBO that he believes the argument contributed to a drive-by shooting a short time later that killed Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.
Jan. 24, 2007: Police responded to a parking lot outside an Orlando bowling alley where Marshall and his father had a heated argument. According to a police report of the incident, Frederick Marshall said his son took out a handgun and fired one shot at him after the two men argued. Frederick Marshall, who refused to sign a sworn statement or press charges, said his son left the area after firing the handgun. Several witnesses said they never heard gunshots, according to the police report. While officers spoke with Frederick Marshall that evening, Brandon Marshall returned to the parking lot and provided his own statement. Brandon Marshall told police that his father had asked him for money earlier that night and that when he said “no,” Frederick Marshall left the bowling alley in anger, broke a beer bottle on Brandon Marshall’s vehicle and then tried to run down Brandon Marshall with his car, forcing him to jump between two vehicles in the parking lot to avoid getting hit, according to the report. Frederick Marshall also threatened to “ruin [Brandon's] professional football career,” according to the police report. Brandon Marshall also declined to press charges.
March 18, 2007: Atlanta police responded to a domestic dispute call at the Westin Peachtree hotel. Watley told officers that after meeting Marshall at the hotel that night, he became enraged after he went through her cell phone call list and noticed she’d been speaking with an ex-boyfriend. Watley told police Marshall hit her repeatedly with a closed fist. While she refused medical attention, police noticed a large, dark-colored bruise on Watley’s chin. Police reported seeing Marshall in the lobby of a neighboring hotel but, according to the report, Marshall left and was not arrested. Police advised Watley to take out a warrant for Marshall’s arrest, but Watley never did. No charges were ever filed.
March 21, 2007: Watley filed a report with police in Boca Raton, Fla. Watley and Marshall, who were staying in south Florida with Marshall’s uncle, told police that an argument started that night at a local restaurant after Marshall refused to ask Watley to marry him. According to a police report, while Watley was walking home, Marshall grabbed a large pipe from a construction site and hit the ground with it in frustration. Nobody was hurt. Police characterized the incident as a verbal domestic dispute. No charges were filed.
March 26, 2007: Police in Douglas County, Colo., arrested Marshall for false imprisonment and domestic violence. Watley told “Outside the Lines” she was assaulted by Marshall a day earlier at Marshall’s suburban Denver home — she never reported that incident to police — and that she was attempting to fly back to Atlanta to get away from Marshall. Watley told police she and Marshall argued at the Denver airport and that she later agreed to return to Marshall’s home. Watley told police when she attempted to leave Marshall’s home a second time, Marshall followed her taxi and, at one point, blocked its path with his Dodge Charger, leapt from his car and punched the taxi cab’s windows. When contacted by “Outside the Lines,” the cab driver confirmed Watley’s version of events. Marshall denied punching the taxi cab’s windows and later told police he was only trying to retrieve his cell phone, which he said Watley had taken from him.
May 25, 2007: Charges against Marshall relating to his arrest in Douglas County, Colo., were dismissed after he successfully completed anger management classes.
June 8, 2007: Police responded to Marshall and Watley’s Atlanta condo at 5 a.m. and found Watley with a noticeable cut on her right thigh. Watley initially told officers that she accidentally cut herself with a kitchen knife. Watley told the first officer to arrive that while she had argued with Marshall earlier that evening, no physical abuse occurred. Marshall was not present. Roughly an hour later, at 6:07 a.m., police were dispatched to the condo a second time. On this second visit Watley told police that Marshall did indeed cut her thigh with a kitchen knife during a fight earlier that evening and that he later returned to the condo and continued to assault Watley by punching her in the forehead. Watley’s friend, Kristeena Spivey, told police that while she was attempting to drive Watley from the condo complex, she noticed Marshall attempting to leave the scene. Spivey, who called 911 to make officers aware of Marshall’s whereabouts, said when she attempted to block Marshall’s exit from the parking lot with her vehicle, Marshall rammed her car with his Cadillac Escalade and then left his SUV and threw a large rock at the passenger side of Spivey’s car. Marshall fled the scene before police arrived, according to Spivey and Watley. Watley was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. No charges were ever filed.
June 30, 2007: Atlanta police responded to a fight-in-progress call at Marshall and Watley’s condo. Watley told police that a fight broke out after Marshall missed a flight and blamed Watley. Watley told police Marshall struck her with a closed fist and choked her. Watley had a bruise on her left eye and noticeable scratches on her body, according to a police report of the incident. Officers made Watley aware of the procedures to obtain a restraining order. No charges were filed.
Oct. 22, 2007: Hours after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, Marshall was cited at 2 a.m. by Denver police for driving under the influence after he was seen driving erratically. His blood-alcohol level was 0.116 (the legal limit for DUI in Colorado is 0.08).
Jan. 18, 2008: Watley obtained a temporary protective order against Marshall in Fulton County (Ga.) Superior Court. At the time, Marshall was forbidden to come within 200 yards of Watley. Watley, through her attorneys, eventually agreed to lift the court order.
Feb. 18, 2008: Watley told “Outside the Lines” that as part of a Valentine’s Day present, and in an attempt to repair their relationship, Marshall surprised her with a last-minute trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. While on that trip, Watley said, Marshall argued with her about an ex-boyfriend. Watley said Marshall assaulted her at San Juan’s Condado Plaza Hotel, hitting her in the mouth, which caused her to bleed, and choking her on the bed. A report was filed by police saying officers were called to the hotel to help hotel security escort guests from the property. The report does not mention Watley, Marshall or any details of the incident.
March 4, 2008: Police responded around 9 p.m. to a fight call at Marshall and Watley’s Atlanta condo and found Marshall bleeding from his hand. Marshall initially told police that during an argument with Watley, one of Watley’s sisters cut him on his hand with a knife. When asked by police who had the knife, Marshall then told officers there was no knife, and that he’d been cut on glass during a fight with Watley. Watley told police that Marshall became upset after finding text messages from an ex-boyfriend on Watley’s phone. Watley had several cuts on her lips, according to a police report, and told officers that Marshall had grabbed her by the head and slapped her. While police were interviewing Watley, Marshall fled, according to a report of the incident.
March 5, 2008: Police returned to Marshall and Watley’s condo around 1 a.m. Watley and her sister both told police that after the fight earlier that same evening, Marshall returned to the condo, took Watley’s purse and threw her personal belongings, including clothing, off of the 20th floor balcony. Police told Watley to leave the residence, but she declined and explained that she feared Marshall would return again once officers left and damage more of her property.
March 5, 2008: Watley obtained her second temporary protective order against Marshall in Fulton County Superior Court. Marshall was once again forbidden by the court order to come within 200 yards of Watley.
May 5, 2008: Atlanta police were called once again to the condo Watley shared for more than a year with Marshall. According to a police report, Watley and Marshall’s mother argued about Watley’s attempt to remove items from the condo. No charges were filed.
Aug. 5, 2008: The NFL released a statement announcing that Marshall would be suspended without pay for the Broncos’ first three regular-season games of 2008 for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. The statement noted that “if Marshall fully complies with required counseling and other conditions of the suspension, Commissioner Goodell will consider reducing the suspension to two games.”
Aug. 28, 2008: Less than a month after the NFL released a statement announcing Marshall’s suspension, the league released another statement saying Marshall’s suspension had been reduced upon appeal to one game without pay plus an additional fine of one game check. An NFL spokesman told ESPN “a potential reduction in [Marshall's] initial three-game suspension was always contemplated if he complied with required counseling and other conditions of the suspension.” The spokesman would not elaborate on the precise conditions Marshall met to have his suspension reduced.
Sept. 10, 2008: Marshall was charged with two misdemeanor counts of simple battery as a result of the incident the previous March (his formal bond arraignment was Nov. 3, 2008). Simple battery, according to the Fulton County District Attorney’s office, is punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Sept. 12, 2008: Nearly a year after being cited for DUI in Denver, Marshall pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of driving while ability-impaired. He was sentenced to one year of probation.
Feb. 5, 2009: While attending a dinner party in Honolulu as part of his Pro Bowl appearance, Marshall proposed to Michi Nogami-Campbell. Marshall told the Denver Post he met Nogami-Campbell while the two attended the University of Central Florida. The engagement prompted several sports writers to praise what they characterized as Marshall’s maturity.
March 1, 2009: Marshall and his fiancée, Nogami-Campbell, were seen by an off-duty Atlanta police officer arguing outside the same Atlanta condo Marshall once shared with Watley. According to a police report of the incident, the off-duty officer saw Marshall and Nogami-Campbell kicking and punching one another on the sidewalk outside the condo building. The off-duty officer said she saw Marshall grab Nogami-Campbell by the shirt and pin her up against the wall. Nogami-Campbell continued to kick and hit Marshall, the officer said. Both Marshall and Nogami-Campbell were arrested and taken to the Atlanta City Jail. They were released later that same day and charges were dismissed. In a statement to ESPN, the NFL said the incident remains “under review.”
June 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am
I know TO is a jerk and team killa but I don’t ever see him getting in trouble off the field.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:25 am
RR,
No it’s not, but the action is fueled by emotions, correct?
Extreme emotions. IMHO
June 1st, 2009 at 10:25 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am
I know TO is a jerk and team killa but I don’t ever see him getting in trouble off the field.”
It’s true, most gay guys steer clear of law enforcement.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:27 am
Jay Cutler moved Marshall into his apartment.
Rod Smith was trying to mentor him and protect his image and keep his nose clean.
Why would these guys make such an effort to change a guy who doesn’t have a problem?
I’ve had a psycho ex-gf before that was 10 times hotter than Marshall’s girl. I never beat her. There’s no excuse for that, athlete or not.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:28 am
You heard it here first. As I called the Lakers over the Nuggets in 6, I call the Laker’s in 6. Laker’s have the size up front to handle the Magic if they can get Odem to relax on the sweets.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:29 am
“Rod Smith was trying to mentor him and protect his image and keep his nose clean.”
That’s like asking Juan Valdez to help someone get off coffee…
June 1st, 2009 at 10:31 am
Yep these pos athletes REALLY above the law.Money buys justice or the lack there of
June 1st, 2009 at 10:31 am
ESPN says Odom is a candy junkie:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4210985 lol
June 1st, 2009 at 10:31 am
RR,
Just to be clear, there is no excuse for hitting women. It’s wrong.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:32 am
Exla
Thats what happens when you smoke that stuff, it gives you a mad sweet tooth. Odom knows all about the Chronic.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:32 am
57 great post man this guy is a real stand up dude has silver and black written all over him…man on his way to a real hall of fame career…I bet his mother is so proud of this humble young man! I just cant say enough about the ethics this guy has!!! what a born leader!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:32 am
the action is fueled by emotions, correct?
Extreme emotions. IMHO
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serial killers and rapists have emotions too. I don’t understand why you keep downplaying spousal abuse?
If you like to beat women I hope somebody cuts your nuts off!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:35 am
Every martial art instructer I ever had said the same thing: If you cant control your emotions,your emotions WILL control you.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:37 am
RR,
Did you read post # 66?!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:39 am
4eva,
#71, Great post!! Well said.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:44 am
Check out new Raider board here: http://www.pirateguy.net
June 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
has any one checked out the pirate guy board yet??? I’m at work I try not to click on random links someone shoot me a reveiw……….
June 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
most women could probably beat up Chris Rock.
that guy is flat out annoying too …
I think his best movie was Osmosis Jones
June 1st, 2009 at 10:49 am
RR
New Jack City was Chris Rocks best movie, he played himself all cracked out.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:51 am
never seen it …
June 1st, 2009 at 10:52 am
anybody seen Paul Blart: Mall Cop ?
June 1st, 2009 at 10:53 am
has any one checked out the pirate guy board yet??? I’m at work I try not to click on random links someone shoot me a reveiw……….
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typical forum just starting up. nothing unique or special about it
June 1st, 2009 at 10:57 am
That’s like asking Juan Valdez to help someone get off coffee
— Now that’s funny
June 1st, 2009 at 10:57 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am
I know TO is a jerk and team killa but I don’t ever see him getting in trouble off the field.
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Just that little OD thing a couple years ago
June 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am
Lions cut OT George Foster today.
we need more competition for “Mop Handle” at RT?
June 1st, 2009 at 10:59 am
BSJ…
sorry, thought it ws a typo…. but yes he van play the w-cant =)
June 1st, 2009 at 10:59 am
Pisa Tinoisamoa – Bears
Jon Jansen – Lions
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slow weekend in the NFL
June 1st, 2009 at 11:00 am
anybody seen Paul Blart: Mall Cop ?***
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No good!!! I saw it overt the weekend thought it was too hyped!! not funny enough!!
NJC- man I love that movie Thats Ice-t at his best…
“im a H-U-S-T-L-E-R hustler”
June 1st, 2009 at 11:01 am
what do you guys think about that Falcons OT that beat his wife for looking at his Facebook account?
June 1st, 2009 at 11:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 10:51 am
never seen it …”
Classic flick. The movie in which the “See ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya” line came from, right before they throw some dude off the Brooklyn Bridge. Wesley Snipes, as well as Ice T in his movie debut.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102526/
June 1st, 2009 at 11:02 am
here is an interview with thomas howard about 20 min. long a must listen for raiders fans.give it about i min. to start.
http://podcasts.cstv.com/feeds/fantasyplaybook.xml
June 1st, 2009 at 11:03 am
n ice art work pirate guy but this is thee #1 true best Raider fans site in galaxy,imo
June 1st, 2009 at 11:05 am
Did he use a mop handle?
June 1st, 2009 at 11:05 am
n ice art work pirate guy but this is thee #1 true best Raider fans site in galaxy,imo
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Big ups to Jerry Mac for the site and all of us makin it possible!!!! RAIDER ON!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:05 am
So far so good, is what I would say about The job that we have done this off-season as an organization and as players. I think that we have definitely brought in players that will help us win immediately. As
off-season workouts go, we have a nice nucleus of young and veteran players who are here lifting, running and just trying to get better.
*Thomas Howard (mr53.com – his official website)*
June 1st, 2009 at 11:08 am
now, if our very own Mop Handle Green wants to perform a public service as redemption for his domestic violence episode, week 3 he should break out that famous mop and use it to beat the crap out of Brandon Marshall during pregame. a service to women, a service to the league, a service to the Raiders. Man up! Mop Handle and git ‘er done!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:09 am
Fargas, Garcia, and Walker should only see the field in an emergency, in case of injury. Out with the old, in with the young (except for L. Neil, play him).
Bring back Ron Wolf.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:10 am
LOL @ M #96 …
Agreed. but that still doesn’t assure Cornbread a starting job, just a roster spot.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:11 am
I read on the press democrat blog that Javon Walker was seen in Vegas last weekend hanging with Jesse McCartney(who?) and Reggie Bush. Although there was no reports of champagne spraying, what the hell is he doing back in Vegas? Some people never learn.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:14 am
I read on the press democrat blog……..
LOL read no further…….
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Fargas, Garcia, and Walker should only see the field in an emergency, in case of injury.
Or some one needs water (they could bring it to them)but that could be an emergancy!!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:14 am
Dogg.. you know guys have to go back to the scene of the crime
June 1st, 2009 at 11:15 am
typical donkey
June 1st, 2009 at 11:16 am
you know for…. closure lol
June 1st, 2009 at 11:17 am
Dogg,
Alston has a slight advantage over Fisher.
Kobe is better than all of their shooting guards.
Ariza will have his hands full with Turkeyluuuuge.
Gasol should be able to post up Lewis easily, but can he cover Lewis at the three point line?
Bynum will get worked by Howard.
Odom and Pietrus might be the x-factors…one of them plays out of their minds and their team will have a huge advantage.
Jackson the master of cool v. Ron Jeremy the MOP…toss up? lol.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:17 am
r8rpaver Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 11:14 am
Dogg.. you know guys have to go back to the scene of the crime”
Yes but how many times?
If I found myself Javon’d (left for dead in a gutter) in Anytown, USA you wouldn’t find me in that town again. Maybe it’s just me…
June 1st, 2009 at 11:17 am
RaiderDogg,
re Javon, all too commonly, empty souls seek out empty avenues to combat empty lives. maybe he’ll get it someday. some do, some don’t. que sera.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:18 am
Dakota
Nice breakdown.
I say Lakers in 5.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:19 am
Alston has a slight advantage over Fisher.
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Yes but the real question is can he get off special teams and contribute to the defense this year???
Ohhhhh Raefer….not John….my bad
June 1st, 2009 at 11:20 am
Oh yes and good morning Rockstar.
Saw an article today listing 5 most violent cities in this country.
1 Detroit (where else)
2 Memphis
3 Miami
4 Vegas
5 Stockton!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:20 am
M
The depth and insight within every one of your posts always inspires more thought.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Skip to My Lou will give Fisher problems but if Fisher can find his shot all bets are off.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Im with you Dogg..but some guys never learn
June 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Dakota,
one factor the Magic has shown is a teamwide whole lotta heart. can the Lakes say the same?
June 1st, 2009 at 11:22 am
RaiderDogg,
gracias.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:22 am
110,
Agreed M good work
“what ever we’ll be we’ll be”
June 1st, 2009 at 11:23 am
r8rpaver Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Im with you Dogg..but some guys never learn”
Even before getting Javon’d, the dude had a ringside seat to see his best friend get killed in Vegas.
Javon is obviously a very troubled soul.
M said it best in post #106
June 1st, 2009 at 11:24 am
M i saw that too ..more violent crimes per 200,000 people…Stockton is a sewer hole…worked there for 5 years
June 1st, 2009 at 11:25 am
M,
Lakers are showing a pulse…but I can’t classify it as a heart until I see how they come out in game one.
The Magic have heart…but they threw their coach under the bus two weeks ago, so they may not be as tight as people think. Wack them hard in LA the first two games and they may just fall apart…like the Lakers did last year.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:27 am
I’m out for a while
Good chatting fellas. Y’all have an excellent day.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:27 am
later gentleman, ladies
Raider on.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:27 am
Damn…the French are giving up on that plane already! Go figure…
June 1st, 2009 at 11:27 am
doesn’t seem right having a Lakers vs. Magic finals without Shaq …
June 1st, 2009 at 11:31 am
Shaq might show up court-side in LA with an Orlando Magic jersey on just to try and rub it in Jerry Buss’ face…
June 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
WOW as much as I wanted some things 2 just disappear,they never do.So how in the hell does a JET disappear???
June 1st, 2009 at 11:37 am
WOW as much as I wanted some things 2 just disappear,they never do.
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I bet all the mops in Cornell’s house disappeared!
Just like all the knives in OJ’s house did …
Brandon Marshall is also writing a book called “If I did it”
June 1st, 2009 at 11:40 am
Kell is nowhere to be fouind yet here you are talking smack about the guy.
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see posts # 7 & 12
June 1st, 2009 at 11:44 am
Hey! Well what do you know?
A NFL analyst who is actually OBJECTIVE when it comes to talking about the Raiders, without making a fool out of himself and being unprofessional!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:46 am
Hey! Well what do you know?
A NFL analyst who is actually OBJECTIVE when it comes to talking about the Raiders, without making a fool out of himself and being unprofessional!
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I heard Marshall Faulk & Jamie Dukes were talking some trash about the Raiders this weekend. Anybody catch that?
June 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am
bs detector you seem about as bright as Krappy, so I can only assume you too take dumps in your pants and have trouble programming simple appliances.
but while i’m here to help Krappy and get him the attention he needs in a safe senior housing facility, you seem too dumb to be able to fill out the application.
hey, whaddya know – we finally found something Krappy can do on his own!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:49 am
Dakota Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 11:17 am
Dogg,
Alston has a slight advantage over Fisher.
Kobe is better than all of their shooting guards.
Ariza will have his hands full with Turkeyluuuuge.
Gasol should be able to post up Lewis easily, but can he cover Lewis at the three point line?
Bynum will get worked by Howard.
Odom and Pietrus might be the x-factors…one of them plays out of their minds and their team will have a huge advantage.
Jackson the master of cool v. Ron Jeremy the MOP…toss up? l
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Bynum will play Howard with some occasional help from Gasol, so they will force Howard to pass out of it conistently. Howard isn’t a good passer yet. So by doubling Howard as soon as he touches the ball, Howard will try and pass to an outside shooter Lewis.
Ariza or Kobe should be able to guard Lewis on the perimeter. Odom and Walton should be the ones guarding Turkolou because he likes to play on the perimeter as a point forward. Odom has the same style as Turk. Fisher and Farmar should be able to guard Alston and Lee with no problem.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:49 am
We can not take Beeecham too seriously, RaiderRockstar. Everyone who frequents this blog knows that he was born with severe mental deficiencies. His posts are akin to the ramblings of a madman, sort of like Rush Limbaugh.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:53 am
We can not take Beeecham too seriously
His posts are akin to the ramblings of a madman
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ABP: you mean KK doesn’t brown his britches? shoot. I thought beach was on to something!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:53 am
Dakota Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 10:23 am
Marshall time-line, lol:
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Oct. 31, 2004: During his junior year at the University of Central Florida, Brandon Marshall faced misdemeanor charges of trespass, resisting arrest without violence, disorderly conduct, refusal to obey and assault on a police officer after an argument with an off-duty Florida Highway Patrol officer turned heated at an Orlando Denny’s restaurant. According to the off-duty officer, Marshall, who’d been asked to leave the restaurant for creating a disturbance, accused the officer and the restaurant manager of being “racist,” threatened to sue Denny’s and the Florida Highway Patrol and said he was “a star and a well-known athlete.” Marshall screamed profanities and locked his fists as if he were preparing to strike the officer, according to the report. The charges were later dismissed.
April 8, 2005: Marshall was charged with retail theft, a misdemeanor, after trying to return a stolen set of bed sheets, valued at $19.99, to a Burlington Coat Factory, according to a police report of the incident. The charge was later dropped.
April 2006: Marshall was drafted by the Broncos in the fourth round of the NFL draft, No. 119 overall.
June 17, 2006: Conflicting police reports from Marshall and Rasheedah Watley were filed with the Orange County, Fla., Sheriff’s Department. Marshall told police that Watley became violent after seeing him earlier that evening as the object of another woman’s affection. Marshall described Watley to police as an old family friend and told police that Watley punched him and scratched his chest after an argument inside the couple’s Orlando apartment spiraled out of control. Watley, who filed a police report by phone from Atlanta three days after the incident, told Florida police that Marshall was the aggressor, and that he slapped her in the face, grabbed her by the arms and pushed her to the ground, and that Marshall’s sister, London, who was also present during the fight, cut Watley above her eye by throwing a cell phone or remote control at her face. No charges were ever filed.
Dec. 31, 2006: Marshall and several Broncos teammates were present at “The Shelter,” a nightclub in Denver’s LoDo section, as part of a birthday celebration for Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. Former Broncos wide receiver Javon Walker later told HBO’s “Real Sports” that an argument broke out at the club when Marshall and his cousin sprayed champagne on another club patron and his friend. The men, who argued with Marshall and his cousin, were then asked to leave the club, Walker told HBO. Walker admitted he didn’t see the encounter. According to media reports, around closing time, Marshall and his cousin were seen on the sidewalk outside the club arguing with the patrons who had been ejected from the club earlier that night. Walker told HBO that he believes the argument contributed to a drive-by shooting a short time later that killed Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.
Jan. 24, 2007: Police responded to a parking lot outside an Orlando bowling alley where Marshall and his father had a heated argument. According to a police report of the incident, Frederick Marshall said his son took out a handgun and fired one shot at him after the two men argued. Frederick Marshall, who refused to sign a sworn statement or press charges, said his son left the area after firing the handgun. Several witnesses said they never heard gunshots, according to the police report. While officers spoke with Frederick Marshall that evening, Brandon Marshall returned to the parking lot and provided his own statement. Brandon Marshall told police that his father had asked him for money earlier that night and that when he said “no,” Frederick Marshall left the bowling alley in anger, broke a beer bottle on Brandon Marshall’s vehicle and then tried to run down Brandon Marshall with his car, forcing him to jump between two vehicles in the parking lot to avoid getting hit, according to the report. Frederick Marshall also threatened to “ruin [Brandon's] professional football career,” according to the police report. Brandon Marshall also declined to press charges.
March 18, 2007: Atlanta police responded to a domestic dispute call at the Westin Peachtree hotel. Watley told officers that after meeting Marshall at the hotel that night, he became enraged after he went through her cell phone call list and noticed she’d been speaking with an ex-boyfriend. Watley told police Marshall hit her repeatedly with a closed fist. While she refused medical attention, police noticed a large, dark-colored bruise on Watley’s chin. Police reported seeing Marshall in the lobby of a neighboring hotel but, according to the report, Marshall left and was not arrested. Police advised Watley to take out a warrant for Marshall’s arrest, but Watley never did. No charges were ever filed.
March 21, 2007: Watley filed a report with police in Boca Raton, Fla. Watley and Marshall, who were staying in south Florida with Marshall’s uncle, told police that an argument started that night at a local restaurant after Marshall refused to ask Watley to marry him. According to a police report, while Watley was walking home, Marshall grabbed a large pipe from a construction site and hit the ground with it in frustration. Nobody was hurt. Police characterized the incident as a verbal domestic dispute. No charges were filed.
March 26, 2007: Police in Douglas County, Colo., arrested Marshall for false imprisonment and domestic violence. Watley told “Outside the Lines” she was assaulted by Marshall a day earlier at Marshall’s suburban Denver home — she never reported that incident to police — and that she was attempting to fly back to Atlanta to get away from Marshall. Watley told police she and Marshall argued at the Denver airport and that she later agreed to return to Marshall’s home. Watley told police when she attempted to leave Marshall’s home a second time, Marshall followed her taxi and, at one point, blocked its path with his Dodge Charger, leapt from his car and punched the taxi cab’s windows. When contacted by “Outside the Lines,” the cab driver confirmed Watley’s version of events. Marshall denied punching the taxi cab’s windows and later told police he was only trying to retrieve his cell phone, which he said Watley had taken from him.
May 25, 2007: Charges against Marshall relating to his arrest in Douglas County, Colo., were dismissed after he successfully completed anger management classes.
June 8, 2007: Police responded to Marshall and Watley’s Atlanta condo at 5 a.m. and found Watley with a noticeable cut on her right thigh. Watley initially told officers that she accidentally cut herself with a kitchen knife. Watley told the first officer to arrive that while she had argued with Marshall earlier that evening, no physical abuse occurred. Marshall was not present. Roughly an hour later, at 6:07 a.m., police were dispatched to the condo a second time. On this second visit Watley told police that Marshall did indeed cut her thigh with a kitchen knife during a fight earlier that evening and that he later returned to the condo and continued to assault Watley by punching her in the forehead. Watley’s friend, Kristeena Spivey, told police that while she was attempting to drive Watley from the condo complex, she noticed Marshall attempting to leave the scene. Spivey, who called 911 to make officers aware of Marshall’s whereabouts, said when she attempted to block Marshall’s exit from the parking lot with her vehicle, Marshall rammed her car with his Cadillac Escalade and then left his SUV and threw a large rock at the passenger side of Spivey’s car. Marshall fled the scene before police arrived, according to Spivey and Watley. Watley was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. No charges were ever filed.
June 30, 2007: Atlanta police responded to a fight-in-progress call at Marshall and Watley’s condo. Watley told police that a fight broke out after Marshall missed a flight and blamed Watley. Watley told police Marshall struck her with a closed fist and choked her. Watley had a bruise on her left eye and noticeable scratches on her body, according to a police report of the incident. Officers made Watley aware of the procedures to obtain a restraining order. No charges were filed.
Oct. 22, 2007: Hours after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, Marshall was cited at 2 a.m. by Denver police for driving under the influence after he was seen driving erratically. His blood-alcohol level was 0.116 (the legal limit for DUI in Colorado is 0.08).
Jan. 18, 2008: Watley obtained a temporary protective order against Marshall in Fulton County (Ga.) Superior Court. At the time, Marshall was forbidden to come within 200 yards of Watley. Watley, through her attorneys, eventually agreed to lift the court order.
Feb. 18, 2008: Watley told “Outside the Lines” that as part of a Valentine’s Day present, and in an attempt to repair their relationship, Marshall surprised her with a last-minute trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. While on that trip, Watley said, Marshall argued with her about an ex-boyfriend. Watley said Marshall assaulted her at San Juan’s Condado Plaza Hotel, hitting her in the mouth, which caused her to bleed, and choking her on the bed. A report was filed by police saying officers were called to the hotel to help hotel security escort guests from the property. The report does not mention Watley, Marshall or any details of the incident.
March 4, 2008: Police responded around 9 p.m. to a fight call at Marshall and Watley’s Atlanta condo and found Marshall bleeding from his hand. Marshall initially told police that during an argument with Watley, one of Watley’s sisters cut him on his hand with a knife. When asked by police who had the knife, Marshall then told officers there was no knife, and that he’d been cut on glass during a fight with Watley. Watley told police that Marshall became upset after finding text messages from an ex-boyfriend on Watley’s phone. Watley had several cuts on her lips, according to a police report, and told officers that Marshall had grabbed her by the head and slapped her. While police were interviewing Watley, Marshall fled, according to a report of the incident.
March 5, 2008: Police returned to Marshall and Watley’s condo around 1 a.m. Watley and her sister both told police that after the fight earlier that same evening, Marshall returned to the condo, took Watley’s purse and threw her personal belongings, including clothing, off of the 20th floor balcony. Police told Watley to leave the residence, but she declined and explained that she feared Marshall would return again once officers left and damage more of her property.
March 5, 2008: Watley obtained her second temporary protective order against Marshall in Fulton County Superior Court. Marshall was once again forbidden by the court order to come within 200 yards of Watley.
May 5, 2008: Atlanta police were called once again to the condo Watley shared for more than a year with Marshall. According to a police report, Watley and Marshall’s mother argued about Watley’s attempt to remove items from the condo. No charges were filed.
Aug. 5, 2008: The NFL released a statement announcing that Marshall would be suspended without pay for the Broncos’ first three regular-season games of 2008 for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. The statement noted that “if Marshall fully complies with required counseling and other conditions of the suspension, Commissioner Goodell will consider reducing the suspension to two games.”
Aug. 28, 2008: Less than a month after the NFL released a statement announcing Marshall’s suspension, the league released another statement saying Marshall’s suspension had been reduced upon appeal to one game without pay plus an additional fine of one game check. An NFL spokesman told ESPN “a potential reduction in [Marshall's] initial three-game suspension was always contemplated if he complied with required counseling and other conditions of the suspension.” The spokesman would not elaborate on the precise conditions Marshall met to have his suspension reduced.
Sept. 10, 2008: Marshall was charged with two misdemeanor counts of simple battery as a result of the incident the previous March (his formal bond arraignment was Nov. 3, 2008). Simple battery, according to the Fulton County District Attorney’s office, is punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Sept. 12, 2008: Nearly a year after being cited for DUI in Denver, Marshall pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of driving while ability-impaired. He was sentenced to one year of probation.
Feb. 5, 2009: While attending a dinner party in Honolulu as part of his Pro Bowl appearance, Marshall proposed to Michi Nogami-Campbell. Marshall told the Denver Post he met Nogami-Campbell while the two attended the University of Central Florida. The engagement prompted several sports writers to praise what they characterized as Marshall’s maturity.
March 1, 2009: Marshall and his fiancée, Nogami-Campbell, were seen by an off-duty Atlanta police officer arguing outside the same Atlanta condo Marshall once shared with Watley. According to a police report of the incident, the off-duty officer saw Marshall and Nogami-Campbell kicking and punching one another on the sidewalk outside the condo building. The off-duty officer said she saw Marshall grab Nogami-Campbell by the shirt and pin her up against the wall. Nogami-Campbell continued to kick and hit Marshall, the officer said. Both Marshall and Nogami-Campbell were arrested and taken to the Atlanta City Jail. They were released later that same day and charges were dismissed. In a statement to ESPN, the NFL said the incident remains “under review.”
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Goodell is and his supposed more disciplined stance on the some of these overpaid LOW -LIFE players is a JOKE!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:54 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 11:49 am
We can not take Beeecham too seriously, RaiderRockstar. Everyone who frequents this blog knows that he was born with severe mental deficiencies. His posts are akin to the ramblings of a madman, sort of like Rush Limbaugh.
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With the same taste for pills
June 1st, 2009 at 11:57 am
Hey sweet it’s Lil Al! It’s been a while since we’ve had the opportunity to chat, son, I guess you finally got out of high school for the summer.
So fill in your buddies on the blog with your plans for the next 3 months. Hopefully your parents will let you do some cool things this year. And that does NOT include masterbating to Sears catalogues in your bathroom.
Silly Al!
June 1st, 2009 at 12:00 pm
hmm, the mods removed my post…
well the humidity still is killing me
June 1st, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Hey guys, what you guys think about the new stadium built in Santa Clara? Rumor has the Raiders might join the 49ers haters in that stadium. Really sharing a stadium is bad, I wish we have our own but I guess there aint no more money since we been wasting it paying bumps like Javon W, Kelly, De Angelo and the many more before them.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:02 pm
My comment is awaiting moderation …
June 1st, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Russell, McFadden, Bush, Heyward-Bey, Miller = people in the stands
June 1st, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I guess we are all awaiting moderation.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
The run game will be out bread n’ butter, and Play-action will be our special weapon!
I can’t wait!
June 1st, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Be our, sorry.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Moderate this!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 12:09 pm
My drinking is awaiting moderation.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I still have 2 concerns:
1- Run Defense
2- Oline
June 1st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
RR,
You have a problem with me? Let’s hear it. I’m here now.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
The Alameda Naval Station should be the site of any new Raider Stadium. Close by, beautiful views. And piss on those stupid “naming rights” for sponsors. Call it Otto Stadium and be DONE with it.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
This daiquiri is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Imagine a new football stadium where the runways are:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alameda_Naval_Air_Station
June 1st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I also think Fargas should get cut, he aint better than other players available in free agency like Ed James. Personally, I also think all the hype over the young WRS should be dismissed. I don’t think Watkins, Holland, Shields are gonna produce. I would also get rid of Walker, Parker and any training camp bumps signed. I will try to get a real veteran even if he is washed up like Harrison, Toomer, DJ Hackett or also a bump like Drew Bennett. Too many rookies need some form of leadership and Walker, Parker aint real leaders.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:17 pm
KK,
I meant to ask you, but I forgot. Were you a Buddahist before, or after you did travel?
June 1st, 2009 at 12:18 pm
you dont cut players who bleed silver&black
June 1st, 2009 at 12:18 pm
BSJ…
since i saw mythbusters do their first test out there, ihave been wishing for this, but now that 9′ers getting a new field, i dont think it will happen, I assume we will be leasing their stadium, still, its better than the thing we have now…
June 1st, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Play by play, from the Freddie B. tournament:
http://twitter.com/oakraiders
June 1st, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Krappy is back and he sounds feisty! Don’t worry, dudes, this is how he always gets after his morning pant crapping.
He’ll calm down once he takes his Benadryl and gets a little Arby’s in his belly.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:20 pm
4eva,
I agree. They are good leaders, and they add depth to the roster.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Big Al is a man who if nothing else values commitment above all else.Fargas will retire a Raider,imo
June 1st, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Raider O
Before. I grew up catholic, but rejected it when I was about 14. Read about Buddism and felt comfortable with it.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
The Alameda Naval Station is on an Island.
Transporting 60,000 into and off of an Island is Idiotic, Bo Turd.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
=)
June 1st, 2009 at 12:25 pm
KK,
Then you must have really enjoyed your travels to the far east.
By the way, you have a lot of fans on this blog! What’s your secret? lol
June 1st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Hay O….Why do they call it the “Far East” LMFAO…. Just Kidding
June 1st, 2009 at 12:32 pm
DMC: 1000 yards rushing, and 500 recieving.
Bush: 900+ yards, and 300+ recieving.
Fargas: 500+ yards rushing, and 0 yards recieving!
June 1st, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I dont believe bleed silver n black argument otherwise we would have Maquese Tui, Ronald Curry, Jerry porter and all the bumps along with fargas. Listen I am a Raider fan and want to see my team win not entertain myself watching bumps play. I still think we are far away from .500 just cause we have alot a questions in our OL and DL lines and I hope our QB can become a good QB
June 1st, 2009 at 12:34 pm
R8,
LMFAO
June 1st, 2009 at 12:34 pm
repost:
Everyone knows the Raiders will be a running team this year. I believe DHB was drafted to add to that. Not necessarily by going deep, but he runs a VERY good end around.
Look for DHB to get a lot of his tounches behind the line of scrimmage this year.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:34 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
The Alameda Naval Station is on an Island.
Transporting 60,000 into and off of an Island is Idiotic, Bo Turd.
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Oh, now KK is in attack mode. Spare me misplaced anger, loser.
Transportation would be a challenge, but BART is nearby and there are already 4 bridges. Plus, aren’t there 2 tubes running under the channel already?
Frankly, this is the only site worth considering near the East Bay armpit that is Oakhole. I was just trying to be constructive, but objectively speaking your POS town doesn’t really deserve a stadium at all.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I agree Jerry. That was the most frustrating part of watching JR. Guys were jumping and diving for his passes either leaving them exposed for big hits (jumping) or killing any possibility of any YAC (diving).
That what Tony Gonzalez told Z. Miller that JR was leaving them exposed.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I don’t see a problem with us rushing for over 2400 yards.
JR will throw for 2500 yards:
800 yards from DMC and Bush, 800 yards from Miller, and a 1000 yards from all the WRs??
JR will throw for 2500+ yards for sure, and 2500 yards rushing!!! We should have a descent offense, but can the Defense improve?
June 1st, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Raider O
My secret is that I call a lot of these little racists.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Alameda is an Island of 70,000 people. It’s hard enough getting on & off during commute.
Bringing in 70,000 to a football game is idiotic. That’s why it’s never mentioned.
So Bo, talk what you know, and let the rest go.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Correction:
I really think JR can get 3000 + yards this season.
800 from the RBs
800 from Miller
500+ from JLH
600+ from Chaz
400+ from DHB
That’s 3100 yards!!
June 1st, 2009 at 12:50 pm
J Russ will have over 4000 yrds passing this season, guaranteed. As soon as that Ocho Cinco trade goes down, the offense will really open up.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:50 pm
KK,
I understand.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
The Alameda Naval Station should be the site of any new Raider Stadium. Close by, beautiful views. And piss on those stupid “naming rights” for sponsors. Call it Otto Stadium and be DONE with it.
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Then what would the Mythbusters do? Isn’t that where they do all their fun tests and stuff?
June 1st, 2009 at 12:55 pm
You have a problem with me? Let’s hear it. I’m here now.
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KK,
sounds like beeecham does … read the posts
June 1st, 2009 at 12:58 pm
KK,
I was trying to expand a topic this morning by adding, that Domestic crimes are caused by extreme emotions. Then I get accused of hitting women!!!
I talk about animal, and human rights all the time!!
I talk about my love for my family a lot, but I forgot I was Arab!!
You know how we all like to abuse women, it’s part of our culture!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:00 pm
TrueRaider Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I dont believe bleed silver n black argument otherwise we would have……..Jon Ritchie
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Whats up noon crew KK, d 26 BSJ, what up O? Tay, R8 and the rest
June 1st, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Ahh Double R, How you livin?? thought you was gone I took the extened lunch today….sometimes I hate mondays!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Raider O
I’ve been on this blog since it started. And I’ve learned you never know who’s who or what, in here. So I just respond to what’s said.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
OAK,
“GOD” lol
I said to guy in Jordan ” what’s up”, and he said God.
True story.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Dakota,
I saw Spike Lee’s “Kobe Doin Work” yesterday. It was interesting in the perspective it gave to the game and his passion for it.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
to each their own O, Jordan as in Southwest Asia??
cool man!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
DKnight007 Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 11:49 am
Bynum will play Howard with some occasional help from Gasol, so they will force Howard to pass out of it conistently. Howard isn’t a good passer yet. So by doubling Howard as soon as he touches the ball, Howard will try and pass to an outside shooter Lewis.
Ariza or Kobe should be able to guard Lewis on the perimeter. Odom and Walton should be the ones guarding Turkolou because he likes to play on the perimeter as a point forward. Odom has the same style as Turk. Fisher and Farmar should be able to guard Alston and Lee with no problem.
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First, Bynum will pick up two fouls within the first 90 seconds of the game, and then we will be stuck with Gasol on Howard. Gasol gives centers fits because of his length, but Howard will dominate him on the boards and we can’t afford to have Gasol in foul trouble, otherwise it will be Kobe taking 40 shots a game.
Second, even if Bynum somehow stays on the floor, and you have Ariza or Kobe defending Lewis (Orlando’s PF) who is Gasol going to guard? The shooting guard? Gasol has to guard Lewis if he and Bynum are on the floor.
If Bynum is in foul trouble, then Odom comes off the bench to guard Lewis and Gasol tries to take on Howard.
The major issue will be stopping Howard from getting easy put backs off of all the 3 pointers the Lakers give up. If whomever is guarding Lewis can’t get back into the lane to help rebound Howard is going to have a field day.
And the Lakers damn well better guard the 3 ball better than they have…usually the Lakers just let the other teams shoot the three while trying to clog up the middle of the paint…can’t do that against Orlando as they will kill you shooting 40% from down town.
Lastly, if the Lakers can somehow get Bynum and Gasol going down low on the offensive side of the ball, maybe, just maybe, the Master of Panic will try and use another big, like Gortat, to come in and play more minutes…which would lessen the impact Lewis might have on the game.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I agree that Marshall is a POS, but it sounds like that chick has some issues.
Some of these women are crazy. One time, I had a chick come at me with a huge butcher knife and they were tryng to take me to jail on domestic violence charges because they said I bruised her wrists when I grabbed her to stop her from frickin stabbin me. Unbelievable. That domestic violence stuff is CRAZY.
Take my advice the best bet (especially in Cali) is to just leave whenever there is an argument no matter what.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
living well, OAKlifer. what about you man?
hate mondays too. i’m getting some work done today though. not too much NFL news to talk about this morning
change of pace topic: How well do you think Jay Cutler will do in Chicago this year?
I guess a ton of Bear fans are mad at him because he refused to sign autographs at a Cubs game. lol
June 1st, 2009 at 1:13 pm
OAK,
My family are from Palest!ne, but due to the War they had to immigrate to Jordan, and then to the US.
We made a few stops on the way!! Saudi and Europe.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:15 pm
My family is from.. Sorry.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Air France flight 447. Horrific. Veerrry scary!! God bless.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Raider O: ask Kell if he thinks it’s ok to abuse women
he’ll probably say yes.
He abuses his white wife because her ancestors had slaves 150 years ago …
still trying to fight against racism in his own home. lol. all whites are racist, right Kelly?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I hope Obama & Co remain firm on shutting down the West Bank settlements.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Dakota,
I saw Spike Lee’s “Kobe Doin Work” yesterday. It was interesting in the perspective it gave to the game and his passion for it.
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I watched that this weekend too. Kobe obviously is one hard working, knowledgeable SOB. If only we could bottle that up and give some to Jamarcus!
Talent alone gives you Dominique Wilkins, Tracy McGrady or Vince Carter…Talent plus monster work ethic gives you Kobe, Bird, Magic, Stockton, Malone and Jordan.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Cutler will do well in Chicago, RRS. The team has good leadership and coaching, and the fans are easy to please.
One win over GB and Cutler will be welcomed as the second coming of Bobby Douglass. They love Douglass in Chitown, and he had a career QB rating of 48.5!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:19 pm
RR
My white wife is from Switzerland, her ancestors were no part of the slave trade.
You’re so ignorant. That’s your main problem. I bet you’ve never been out the country, or college educated, no?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
KK
the question was about abusing women …
stay on topic old man
June 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I hope Obama & Co remain firm on shutting down the West Bank settlements.
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To quote the Klown himself, “talk what you know, and let the rest go.” That you make you a mute for years.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:22 pm
That SHOULD make you…
June 1st, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Dakota
Yeah I agree. Kobe comes from an entirely different background that JaMarcus.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:23 pm
KK,
I am not trying to cause any domestic disputes between you and your wife, but…
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/968715/posts
…looks like even Switzerland played a major role in the slave trade.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
KK,
I’m sorry to tell you my friend, but there is nothing that can be done there.
My moms family just lost their house to settlers in the west bank. Very sad bro!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:25 pm
RaiderRockstar
Did I tell you I bought a piece of property in Switzerland last year? I have quite a few friends there.
No not ALL white are racists, far from it. Just the ignorant, low-class ones.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:27 pm
even Switzerland played a major role in the slave trade
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somebody call the cops.
description: 5′8 black guy with yellow teeth and a beer gut dressed as an african witch doctor
June 1st, 2009 at 1:29 pm
It’s a house from the days of OLD Jerusalem. It’s been with the family for over 500 years!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Rockstar
Just the ones who aren’t doing well in life, and can’t stand to see a black guy like JaMarcus Russell make tons of money. While your own white skin is not paying off.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:31 pm
RR,
Dude, what’s up with you today?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Rockstar
Are you a musician? Every musician I know, practices 24/7.
Don’t blame black atheletes for your failures, ok?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:25 pm
No not ALL white are racists, far from it. Just the ignorant, low-class ones.
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Prejudice = Pre-judging. Classifying one huge group of disparate people according to your own narrow experience. KK you are prejudiced.
As Buddha would say, why don’t you go eat some sh!t.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Aromashodu, Devin
Bennett, Earl
Broussard, John
Davis, Rashied
Iglesias, Juaquin
Kinder, Derek
Knox, Johnny
Peterman, Eric
Rideau, Brandon
Hester, Devin
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BSJ – Is that a good enough WR corps for Jay Cutler? I think he’ll be throwing a ton of passes at TE’s Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark, just like Orton & Grossman did …
June 1st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
change of pace topic: How well do you think Jay Cutler will do in Chicago this year?
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Life is good brother!!!
I think the Cokkie Cutter will be just fine in the windy city!! like BSJ said one win over the
Pack and hes doin the Super bowl shuffle or what ever that horrible dance was back in 85…….LOL
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We made a few stops on the way!! Saudi and Europe.
Thats Cool O, Wish I have seen more of that part of the world western Europe is cool but never been to Pal!stine or anyting like that!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:34 pm
O
He’s not intelligent, educated, or traveled enough to deal with me straight up. So he resorts, what else is he gonna do?
No problem, I got him.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:34 pm
can’t stand to see a black guy like JaMarcus Russell make tons of money
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who are you talking to? norco bob?
I got no probs with Russell, other than his weight and accuracy issues
June 1st, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Hey Bo
Shouldn’t you be out looking for a job?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Nothing wrong with a lil fashion from JR:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjDW37CIPh4
June 1st, 2009 at 1:36 pm
“I’m glad I don’t play the game today. I’d probably owe money by the end of the game.”–Jack Tatum, at Freddie B’s tourney. From D. White’s twitter thingy.
http://twitter.com/bydavidwhite
June 1st, 2009 at 1:36 pm
OAK,
There is no country called Palest!ne now, it’s not on any map.
It was on the world map before 1950s, but not since then.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Aromashodu, Devin
Bennett, Earl
Broussard, John
Davis, Rashied
Iglesias, Juaquin
Kinder, Derek
Knox, Johnny
Peterman, Eric
Rideau, Brandon
Hester, Devin
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BSJ – Is that a good enough WR corps for Jay Cutler? I think he’ll be throwing a ton of passes at TE’s Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark, just like Orton & Grossman did …
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True, but he’ll connect a lot more often. The Bears never rely on a downfield attack, just an efficient QB to complement their running game and defense.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
mods catching my posts now. sorry KK you’ll have to wait
maybe Becker doesn’t like the word HYPOCRIT ?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Raider O…were you born in Jordan after your family moved there?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
RR
I hear you’re divorced.
Ya know, I’ve been married to that Swiss beauty for 25 years now. You know where we went on out 20th? Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. We went on Safari. Took a Balloon ride over the Serengeti Plains at Sunrise. Ngorongoro Crater…….wow!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:44 pm
The Bears never rely on a downfield attack, just an efficient QB to complement their running game and defense.
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true. he never had a defense in dungver. or a running game last year. Maybe guys in the locker room like Urlacher will toughen him up so he doesn’t seem like such a whiner
June 1st, 2009 at 1:44 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Hey Bo
Shouldn’t you be out looking for a job?
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I’m at work, and doing just fine thanks.
Meanwhile we have a black Archie Bunker spewing hate speech on a football blog. Open your mind, KK. Ask Obama if being born black gives you license to be a bigot.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
RR
I hear you’re divorced.
Ya know, I’ve been married to that Swiss beauty for 25 years now. You know where we went on out 20th? Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. We went on Safari. Took a Balloon ride over the Serengeti Plains at Sunrise. Ngorongoro Crater…….wow!
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I’ve been places! Aren’t I cool?!?!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
nope. not divorced. happily married just over 2 years now
you say you’re educated? then why can’t you read?
nobody EVER said anything about me being divorced or being a Russell hater. keep reaching
June 1st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Dakota,
My family immigrated to Jordan then the US, then went to Saudi looking for work in the late 70s when their economy was doing great. I was born there, as a US citizen and not Saudi. You can’t be a Saudi citizen without having a Saudi born parent.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Ask Obama if being born black gives you license to be a bigot.
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LOL !!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson says:
I’ve been Nowhere, and I’m very judgmental, aren’t I cool?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
I’ve been places! Aren’t I cool?!?!
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Exactly. nobody cares about where you go on vacation. this is a FOOTBALL blog. yet the only thing guys like you and MR ever want to talk about is racism or politics
Why is that?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Raider O…dang it…I was hoping you were born in Amman so this song would work! I’ll try to come up with something else…all in good fun of course:
Now, this is a story all about how
My life got flipped-turned upside down
And I liked to take a minute
Just sit right there
I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called San Diego
In Old Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground was where I spent most of my days
Chillin’ out maxin’ relaxin’ all cool
And all shootin some J3ws outside of the school
When a couple of guys
Who were up to no good
Startin making Jihad in my neighborhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
She said ‘You’re movin’ with your auntie and uncle in San Diego
June 1st, 2009 at 1:50 pm
There is no country called Palest!ne now, it’s not on any map.
It was on the world map before 1950s, but not since then.
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Thanks for the insight brother…I just meant that whole piece of the world the holy land that has been sought after and fought over the west bank I would love to see Gaza, Jerusalem…just get out you know!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:50 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Ask Obama if being born black gives you license to be a bigot.
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LOL !!!
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Hahaha Hehehehe Hahahaha, soooooooo funny, lol
June 1st, 2009 at 1:53 pm
woohaa!~
June 1st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Dakota,
LMFAO
I showed it to my wife!!!
We are both LOFAO
RR,
Should I hit her now, or after she stops laughing!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:57 pm
NOW HIT HER NOW!!!!!!ohh wait laughing you say???? YES HIT HER NOW!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Raider O:
according to that Falcons OT you should only beat her if see looks at your Facebook account
June 1st, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Raider O: how do you feel about 1srael and/or the j3wish people?
June 1st, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Brandon Jacobs – 219 carries 1,089 yds
Derrick Ward – 182 carries 1,025 yds
Ahmad Bradshaw – 67 carries 355 yds
I hope the Raiders have a similiar distribution with Bush, DMAC getting the carries like Jacobs and Ward while Fargas gets the same number of carries as bradshaw
June 1st, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Later Nation untill next AM!!!!!
RAIDER ON!!!!!!!
Peace Double R, O, Dakota and the crew
June 1st, 2009 at 1:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson says:
I’ve been Nowhere, and I’m very judgmental, aren’t I cool?
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You’re telling me where I’ve traveled, and then calling ME judgmental????
KK, there is a log in your eye…
June 1st, 2009 at 2:01 pm
OAK,
The 1st Christian Chuch is there. You can see Jerusalem, it’s amazing!! Arab ruins, Roman, and other old nation ruins.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:02 pm
OAK,
LMAO,
Take care bro, later.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:03 pm
KK, there is a log in your eye…
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and his “wife’s” pants …
June 1st, 2009 at 2:03 pm
later OAKlifer!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
J3wish people are people like you and me. If you are asking if I hate j3wish people, then the answer is no. One of me EXs here was J3wish, great debates!!! lol
To answer the 2nd part of your question, I don’t believe that the state of 1srael should be over Palest!nian land!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Once the Raiders move back to LA, where they have had the only success the franchise has seen over the past 28 years, then everything will be okay again.
GOOOOOO LA LAKERS!
GOOOOOO LA RAIDERS!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
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June 1st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I don’t believe that the state of 1srael should be over Palest!nian land!
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so you think the war over there is justified?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
They should have given Wyoming to the J3ws after WWII. No one would have cared.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Dakota,
LA RAIDERS?
NO !!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:10 pm
You can’t take away land from people, and give to others so they can establish a country due to their past in Europe!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
That’s what I’am talkin’ about….MCFADDDDDDEN!
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Posted by: Chris Shellcroft
The numbers don’t lie and since Tom Cable is calling the plays in 2009, I hope he’s more than aware of this. During Darren McFadden’s injury shortened rookie season, the Oakland Raiders won three of the five games when Run-DMC got 12 or more touches.
Forget about JaMarcus Russell. Never mind that Zach Miller is on the verge of making a trip to Honolulu. Ignore Michael Bush. Darren McFadden needs to be the lynchpin for the Oakland Raider offense in 2009. Everyone else is just a decoy for him because after he touches the rock a few times he, in turn, becomes a decoy for all of them.
We’re talking about a talent who is the future of the NFL here. Gone are the days of handing the pill to a guy 30 times a game and asking him to simply chew up clock and move the chains. Guys like Reggie Bush and D-Mac are what this league is quickly becoming.
McFadden might not ever run for 1,700 yards. He might not ever have 1,400 yards receiving. But I guarantee you this much. He is more than capable of netting over 1,600 all purpose yards and 10+ touchdowns a year. Simply find a way to get him the rock.
Honest talk, McFadden might have the best hands on the Raider roster. Split him out wide.
McFadden is as shifty as a Helio Castroneves. Line him up in the backfield.
His Arkansas resume is the reason why the NFL is “Wildcat” crazed. Line him up under center.
I don’t care how you do it Coach Cable. Get Run-DMC the rock!
He’s the Brian Westbrook upgrade with a splash of Priest Holmes and has an E-40 sprinkle of East Bay funk in his game.
GET HIM THE ROCK!!!
Don’t take my word for it, just ask Kansas City, Denver and Houston what its like to defend the Raider offense when you have to keep tabs on where McFadden is lining up on every down. Suddenly the whole playbook opens up and guys like Johnnie Lee Higgins, Chaz Schilens, Zach Miller and Darrius Heyward-Bey become a nightmare to cover. Then, just when the opposition is weary from chasing all that Raider Speed all over the field, the hammers Justin Fargas and Micahel Bush come in to punish the d-line.
Nnamdi Asomugha, Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard, Tommy Kelly and the entire Raider defense will line up to shake your hand Coach Cable for giving them all something the haven’t had as members of the Silver and Black: Rest. That’s right. Sometimes the best defense is a good offense. Let John Marshall have a few extra moments on the sidelines to make adjustments, give Nnamdi a chance to get down one more swallow of Gatorade and before you know it they’re getting more three-and-outs than Nolan Ryan.
I’m not saying I want McFadden to go Keyshawn or Dwight Howard on Cable. But the Raiders do have an obligation to just get him the damn ball if they want to reverse this losing trend.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:13 pm
And once back in LA, maybe Al will sell the team to Jerry Buss, who will turn them into a classy organization…and good free agents that don’t have major holes in their games or are not just looking for money, will finally start signing with the Raiders again.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:14 pm
you guys think Obama will have the U.S. drop 1srael as an ally?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:14 pm
# Dakota Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
They should have given Wyoming to the J3ws after WWII. No one would have cared.
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but why oming?
nahhh they should have given them North Dakota, they might have made the land able to produce something….
furthermore, the money they get from the US would be inside and the all the weapons didnt have to be shipped so long =)
June 1st, 2009 at 2:14 pm
just don’t sell the Raiders to the Maloofs!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Dakota,
If we use the same logic as 1srael, then:
we should give back the SWest to Mexico, and the rest to the Native Americans!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Dakota,
to be sung aloud,(your erstwhile Wyoming anthem)
Yom Kippur on the range,
Where the yentas and gonifs kibbitz all day,
Where seldom is heard an encouraging word,
And the skies aren’t cloudy enough all day.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Raider O…
Damn straight, and I want most of england, nothern france and the entire scandinavia =)
June 1st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
LMN,
I want Spain!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
RaiderO,
my very favorite politial campaign of all time was the 1980 US out of North America – Nobody for president campaign. Wavy Gravy and Country Joe presiding.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
There is no logic in saying:
This our promise land from the days of Moses, we want it back!!
What do you mean Pales!niame live there now!!! They didn’t 3000 years ago!!!!
LMAO
June 1st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
My family is Wales, but I want Ireland!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Raider O: plenty of logic in that … for believers
you’re obviously not one
June 1st, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Rockstar,
have you ever read a book called “Children of First Man” by James Alexander Thom? As a Welshman you would find it quite an excellent read.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:27 pm
M,
Good one!!! LMFAO
June 1st, 2009 at 2:27 pm
M,
lol,
By the way, in 1980 I was only 1 year old!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:27 pm
1srael is in violation of UN Resolutions by occupying the West Bank. People are dying so J3wish developers can can build on somebody else’s land. Every US President has asked for it to stop. Will Obama demand it?
He’s got leverage, we give 1srael 3 Billion per. And the new Democratic coalition is not AS dependent on J3ws.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Raider O…conquered people have three choices, STFU, assimilate or fight back. Palestinians are fighting back with what they have…very admirable, but it will eventually end badly for them once they push things too far.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:29 pm
RR,
Since you see the logic in that, would you like to share it?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Thanks M.
I just read a summary of the story on Thom’s website. sounds awesome
June 1st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Why is it that 1srael or J3w cannot even be typed correctly on this blog?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
# Raider O Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:29 pm
RR,
Since you see the logic in that, would you like to share it?
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bwhahahhaha….. ohh and btw, believing and logic has nothing to do with each other… in fact it has nothing to do with each other =)
June 1st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Dakota,
Palest!niame are hoping that one day, the other Arab nations will get involved After so many Paest!nians die!!!
Still waiting!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
# KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Why is it that 1srael or J3w cannot even be typed correctly on this blog?
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or mus1im or sho3s?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hmmm. I LIKE the idea of Buss owning the Raiduhs…
I wonder if Buss and Al have any relationship?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Palest!nians, sorry.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Since you see the logic in that, would you like to share it?
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religion is always a touchy subject. It offends a lot of people and it certainly has it’s place. Just not on a football blog. plus I only got 25 mins left until work is done for the day
June 1st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Since the beginning of man people have been fighting and dying over land. It will never end. Eventually China will outgrow itself and attempt to take Siberia away from Russia and bring back Taiwan. Russia is already trying to re-establish its post WWII buffer zone. North Korea will eventually invade South Korea. Pakistan and India will continue to fight over Kashmir. Heck, Japan and Russia might go at it over the Kuril islands.
In the end the strong survive.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
# KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Why is it that 1srael or J3w cannot even be typed correctly on this blog?
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or mus1im or sho3s?
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But there’s no screen setup for the N-Bomb. Go figure.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
KK,
LMFAO, sorry but that’s crazy!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
there’s no screen setup for the N-Bomb. Go figure.
***
now Jerry Mac is a racist, too?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:38 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hmmm. I LIKE the idea of Buss owning the Raiduhs…
I wonder if Buss and Al have any relationship?
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WHY ON EARTH… havent Al scr3wed it up enough, you want us to get kicked out of the NFL???
June 1st, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Raider O Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Dakota,
Palest!niame are hoping that one day, the other Arab nations will get involved After so many Paest!nians die!!!
Still waiting!!!!
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Didn’t they try that once in the 1960s? It took 1srael all of what, six days to take care of business?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:39 pm
No, but he might be J3wish:
1srael, J3w, Musl!m, and Sho3s!!! lol
June 1st, 2009 at 2:40 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
there’s no screen setup for the N-Bomb. Go figure.
***
now Jerry Mac is a racist, too?
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RRS, easy now… settle down, nobody said that…
June 1st, 2009 at 2:40 pm
RaiderRockstar
If the shoe doesn’t fit, don’t wear it, ok?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:40 pm
LMN-if they move back to LA-hell yes!!!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:41 pm
# Raider O Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:39 pm
No, but he might be J3wish:
1srael, J3w, Musl!m, and Sho3s!!! lol
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of course he is, most named McDonalds are j3wish, its one of the old clans of the old land….
LMAO…
June 1st, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Any possible answers for that discrepancy?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Jerry has a sho3 fetish ???
June 1st, 2009 at 2:42 pm
It’s not like I’m lying. Try it!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Rockstar,
you’re welcome.
as well, Thom’s “Panther in the Sky” is one of my all-time favorites.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:42 pm
If the shoe doesn’t fit, don’t wear it
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that’s deep. you must be highly educated
Yale? Harvard?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Dakota,
The did it a few times, in the 40s,50s, 60s, and the last attempt was in the 70s.
Egypt, Syria, and Jordan tried, but the failed.
Raq sent troops in the 40s and 50s to help the palest!nians.
US helped 1srael, and so did the UK in the 70s.
Twice the Arabs could have win against 1srael, but UK and US helped.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:43 pm
KK-possibly because the term could be used on whites,blacks,browns,yellows,etc.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:44 pm
In all fairness to Jerry & Co. The R…Neck-Bomb is still available here too.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Dakota,
Nice DMAC article. Too bad it took JaMarcus having to personally lobby Cable to get DMAC a couple of touches before halftime.
The Raiders are still seriously contemplating making Fargas the primary back
June 1st, 2009 at 2:45 pm
KK,
No thank you sir, I don’t want to try it, see it, or hear it!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
S&B-and you know this how?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Correction:
The: they, win : won,
June 1st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Dakota,
“…in the end, the strong survive.”
actually, in the end, none survive. not individuals, nor nations nor cultures. a species per day bites the dust on this lil ol’ self-important planet.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:47 pm
SnB Defense Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Dakota,
Nice DMAC article. Too bad it took JaMarcus having to personally lobby Cable to get DMAC a couple of touches before halftime.
The Raiders are still seriously contemplating making Fargas the primary back
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Right, so he can stay in and block on passing downs because our dumb-fuk team is banking on Barnes (K. Harris 2.0) to protect the QB….
June 1st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
288. The Isreali’s are the invaders no matter what the Bible says. Propped by Brittish Petroleum in the 50’s. Any one ever see Lawrence of Arabia?
Theres a reason we pay them over a billion dollars a year you know…
June 1st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
banking on Barnes (K. Harris 2.0) to protect the QB….
***
Barnes isn’t starting. Henderson is
no guarantee Pears beats out Green for RT either …
June 1st, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Excited about Oakland offensive potential this year. Weapons!
Lets just hope the new tackles are better than Harris and Green…
June 1st, 2009 at 2:51 pm
SnB
Remember when Dmac called his own number and walked into the end-zone. After 2 failed attempts by Fargas? Tom Cable threw-off his headset and ran over and bear-hugged him. Remember?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:51 pm
M,
Well said sir. War is the product of the dark side of the human spirit. Fueled by greed, anger, and hate!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:52 pm
it was reported Barnes was playing RT.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:53 pm
#297, exactly!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 2:54 pm
lefty12 Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
S&B-and you know this how?
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Here you go:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=3780349
McFadden hasn’t had nearly the success as a rookie despite being the first running back taken in the draft when Oakland selected him fourth overall. He is seventh among all rookie backs in yards rushing this season, having been slowed by a pair of turf toe injuries that forced him to miss three games.
But even when McFadden has been healthy in recent weeks, the Raiders have struggled to find ways to get their most explosive offensive player the ball. McFadden has taken the lack of work in stride, always smiling when asked about it and never complaining about his use.
“You really want the ball, but at the same time you know the coach is going to make his decisions and you’ve got to go with it,” McFadden said. “With me, it’s just like I go out there, work hard and run the ball when I’m called on. I’ve just got to do what I can.”
McFadden has 100 carries for 451 yards and four touchdowns this season. He has also caught 22 passes for 234 yards, leaving him second on the team in yards from scrimmage.
But he has also gone long stretches without getting the ball. In one seven-quarter span beginning with the second half against Kansas City on Nov. 30, McFadden had just four touches.
That included the entire first quarter of last week’s 49-26 loss to New England, when McFadden was wearing a jacket on the sideline while the Raiders quickly fell behind 21 points.
“If we weren’t going three-and-out, he would have been involved,” interim coach Tom Cable said, not addressing whether using McFadden would have avoided any of those three-and-outs on the first three drives.
By the time McFadden did enter the game, he ended up with 114 yards from scrimmage, turning some short passes into long gains that took some pressure off quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
Russell said he planned to lobby to get McFadden even more involved this week against the Texans, and Cable has seemed amenable to it.
“That’s on coach. He’s seen that,” Russell said. “A lot of people have probably been talking about it. When the ball is in No. 20’s hands, it is fun to watch. I’m pretty sure he might work on getting him some touches early in the game and go from there. Because once he got the ball in his hands last week you saw some turning points in the game.”
While McFadden has been unable to displace Justin Fargas as Oakland’s primary back, Slaton has benefited from injuries to take the job in Houston.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:55 pm
it was reported Barnes was playing RT.
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where?
June 1st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
thar was last year!this is a new year.besides,i thought nobody on here believed anything bspn put out about the Raiders.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:49 pm
banking on Barnes (K. Harris 2.0) to protect the QB….
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Barnes isn’t starting. Henderson is
no guarantee Pears beats out Green for RT either …
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Are you a fortune teller or something? How do you know Barnes won’t start at LT over Henderson…and if not LT why are you counting out Barnes playing RT? Training camp will be more indicative of who will be playing where…not OTAs.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Paul Gutierrez at the Sac Bee is lame
rather have Jason Jones back …
June 1st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
RR-it was either in an article about the mini camp or in the 1st OTAs.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:00 pm
you guys have a great night. see ya
June 1st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 2:51 pm
SnB
Remember when Dmac called his own number and walked into the end-zone. After 2 failed attempts by Fargas? Tom Cable threw-off his headset and ran over and bear-hugged him. Remember?
=======================================================I think you mean this
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80cc09a2/Darren-McFadden-Highlight-WK-12-vs-Broncos-2008
and that was week 12. Could have used DMAC against the Chiefs the following week….ridiculous…then to cap it all off…Michael Bush saves CAble’s job at Tampa. I will not be confident until I see the starting lineup come MNF.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Later Gents, I enjoyed our chat.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:10 pm
i’m not saying this is fact like a lot on here do when they perceive a certain situation a certain way,but i’d be willing to bet the reason Bush didn’t get more involved last year had nothing to due with the coaching staff.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Wow, that was a nice shot to my day.
Judging by that reaction from Tom Cable, I think that Russell’s & Dmac’s input will be welcomed.
We’ll have to ask, does this put to rest the Russell IQ question?
June 1st, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Yeah, Why didn’t they play Mac in Tanmpa?
June 1st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Koolkell,
You would think it would put the IQ question aside. Also deals with the leadership question too.
As for MacFadden in Tampa…he got hurt…fargas was hurt again too.
Again, ridiculous. A 4th overall pick relegated to spot duty. Made no sense.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:40 pm
That dude’s seriously delusional.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Looking forward to DMC this eason. Ihope he stays healthy and the new coaching crew can get him involved in a creative productive way. He’s a serious weapon who made some great catches last season lined up in the slot and out wide.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Beecham
You blame me for all your problems?
June 1st, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Yep. Lets hope we get alot of DMC and Bush two back sets, with Miller in at TE. Just run those speedy wideouts deep and let DMC, Bush and Miller work the flats and middle of the field. That should improve our 1st down yardage.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Krappy, so glad to hear you’re safe indoors and not roaming the streets aimlessly in the nude. I had the local dog catcher standing by on speed dial.
Phew!
Now the best thing for you old man – as i recommended earlier – is a warm shower and and a comfy place to lay down for the night.
Sound like something you can handle, you crusty old frog?
June 1st, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Beecham
Let me do you a favor. Obviously, whoever you are, you must have a long history with me. Lol. Tard Boy, perhaps? Whatever.
If you’re trying my technique of pounding a message. The message has to be credible. If not, you look stupid.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:40 pm
JaMarcus Russell’s Football IQ & Leadership on full display.
Russell said he planned to lobby to get McFadden even more involved this week against the Texans, and Cable has seemed amenable to it.
“That’s on coach. He’s seen that,” Russell said. “A lot of people have probably been talking about it. When the ball is in No. 20’s hands, it is fun to watch. I’m pretty sure he might work on getting him some touches early in the game and go from there. Because once he got the ball in his hands last week you saw some turning points in the game.”
While McFadden has been unable to displace Justin Fargas as Oakland’s primary back, Slaton has benefited from injuries to take the job in Houston.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:45 pm
LosRaiders,
each and every single item you just mentioned as well as every other item for the Raiders in the upoming season is predicated on the performance of the ofeensive line. everything.
the success of the RBs, the success of JRuss, the success of the wideouts, the success of the TEs, and by extension, the success of the defense overall by not having to pitch a perfect game or spend the entire second half on the field each week.
everything. O-line. period. just pray to whatever God you wish that The Cable Guy and Michalczik know their stuff with regards to that unit.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Gotta agree, Lonetree, that it all comes down to the play of both our lines. However, a certain older fellow has instead invested heavily on the players that sell jerseys, so, gotta hope those perimeter guys have enough talent to make up for what we are missing at the core of the team.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:55 pm
KoolKell,
don’t know about your feud going on, don’t wanna know. Anyway, I have no understanding why some posters have questions about Jamarcus’ smarts. Just because doesn’t yell and sneer like Gannon, lisp like Garcia or gesticulate to every corner of the universe like Peyton people assume he’s not all there in his grasp of things. Personally I prefer the quiet mode. One learns a lot more that way. The leadership is effective as well.
Plus he doesn’t whine about every little obstacle like a Cutler or Rivers.
I believe the young man is going to be a very good QB for the Oaktowners. Already on his way.
June 1st, 2009 at 5:03 pm
LosRaiders,
when push comes to shove, ya gotta remember we always have a Mop Handle to back us up!
(Remember a story Howie told from his rookie year. One of his fellow Raider d-linemen was pissed off during halftime about an opponent. The lineman told Howie he was going to put a straight razor in his sock to pull it out and cut the guy in a pileup. Howie was shocked. Told the guy not to do it.
Don’t know how Mop Handle will stash it, but there’s always hope.)
June 1st, 2009 at 5:04 pm
M Lonetree
I agree, exactly! I like his quiet, confident demeanor. Doesn’t get too high or too low.
June 1st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
wow!tom cable just said his d-mac target is 25 touches a game,running and recieving,in the i,in the slot split wide.he said look at the last few games that`s what you should expect.with him and bush smashing up in there.no mention of fargas.
June 1st, 2009 at 5:26 pm
By the way I got my pic today with The Boss`s son,..cool dude, for a lawyer that is,..he told me , Rilla, all of us he will NEVER sell the team his dad built and will NEVER leave No-Cal.
June 1st, 2009 at 5:50 pm
GIVE US THE STAT JERRY!
The shrills want to blame Fargas but for those of us who endure the games sober, it was obvious all year – Fargas averages more yards on 1st down than DMAC or Bush. Can you get us those stats Jerry? That’s why Fargas was starting and why I hoe DMAC and Bush improve where it counts – on the field, not bloggers dreams.
BTW – Russell is NOT accurate. Even his completions are often inaccurate thus killing yards after the catch. Russell has got to hit somebody in stride more often. His big plays to JLH and Miller were not 60 yard bombs – they were a 5-yard slant and a 10-yard seam route that broke big because they were on target for a change.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:33 pm
What about doctors that continually prescribe narcotic drugs to obvious drug addicts, just because they are in the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies? Addicts get prescribed narcotic pain killers in bulk so that they keep coming back.
Then those people turn around and sell the narcotic pain killers on craigslist so even more pathetic drug addicts can continue their downward spiral into the abyss, all the while draining precious resources from the state because they are “unable” to work due to “mental incapacities”.
It is a serious drain on the economy and society as a whole. Just perpetuating addiction for the bottom line, money. I feel sorry for the suckers that fall for it and especially the bottom feeders, who’s only hope is to score pain killers on craigslist because they have no legitimate reason for taking them. They are just pathetic, delusional addicts with no future and no real grasp on reality.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:33 pm
[...] The Oakland Tribune wants to see what JaMarcus Russell has in an upcoming offseason workout session. [...]
June 1st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Dogg,..your jealousy of me is destroying you,..try and get over it man.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Pitiful thread Jerry. I dont want stats or projections.
J Russell needs learn WR’s dont catch the ball with their feet and become an accurate passer. He needs to be a leader and that means dont have the appearance of a fat slob. He needs to lose the fur coats and bling until he wins a SB.
Lastly, win on Sunday. I don’t care how he does it but he has to win. Stick those stats and projections where the sun dont ever shine.
The end.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Jealousy it is not.
I have seen your case play out many times and it never ends pretty. Just trying to wake you up out of your haze.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Brilliant COW! Did it ever occur to you that Fargas avg on 1st downs is better because DMAC & BUSH were usually on the bench during 1st downs? What a pathetic coaching decision that has been!
COW is it ok if DMAC bust a 60 yard TD on 2nd or 3rd down or are you all wrapped up in gaining 5 yards on 1st down?
Coach on Wheels Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 5:50 pm
GIVE US THE STAT JERRY!
The shrills want to blame Fargas but for those of us who endure the games sober, it was obvious all year – Fargas averages more yards on 1st down than DMAC or Bush.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Dogg Im hangin with legends on golf courses,..going to all home games and two roadies a year,..you hang in a blog and play docter giving out diagnosis1s,..as if anyone takes you seriously,…Dogg your words of wisdom are only good for a laugh.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Kansas needs abortion DRs, we don’t need them making more of them, they might spill over into the rest of the United States!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Whatever you need to tell yourself to perpetuate your denial.
Not playing docotor at all, just speaking the facts.
While you’re “hangin with legends on golf courses,..going to all home games and two roadies a year” I am out making a very good living for my family as well as my future generations to come.
You are part of the problem, I am part of the solution.
One day, sooner or later, you will have to face everything. Good luck with all of that. Until then keep on “hangin with legends on golf courses,..going to all home games and two roadies a year”. It’s clearly something that you cling to, let’s hope it’s enough.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:53 pm
No Mista – It is that DMAC was on the bench BECAUSE of how he plays. AVERAGE oh brilliant one has nothing to do with how many. In fact Bush had a 67 yard run on first down so his average should be over inflayed by that. Sadly, when you look at the game log most of Bush’s 1st down carries were 2-3 yards. EVERY ONE of those drives ended in a punt That was his BEST game.
On the opening play of the game 1st and 10 Fargas gained 5.
Bush and DMAC are far more explosive and tht’s why I want them to be more consistent. Without CONSISTENT play Russell-DMAC-Bey will just be the next George-Kuafmann-Jett and Cable will be the next Bugel.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:07 pm
It’s hard to imagine how a so-called “Big-Time” Raider fan, could so pathologically hate his own Quarterback, after only 1 season, which he played well.
Something fishy.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:14 pm
COW, you are chasing meaningless stats to make a case for Fargas. A losing proposition to say the least. There’s a reason why 98/100 Raider fans want Fargas to ride the pine. How does it feel to be .2% ?
June 1st, 2009 at 7:18 pm
COW, way to discredit yourself by proping up Fargas. This is blogging suicide to the OakGlenn’th proportions.
If you’re on wheels it seems like you have a flat tire.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I do hate him, and its because Im a true raider fan,..Kell, that may go aver your head, but think about it,..Russell came here to get rich and not put in the work,…he never wanted to be a Raider so from day 1 I hated him,…hes a complete flop, and whats more he doesnt mind being one…try going to a game once in a while, watch him on the sidelines, I understand body language,..dudes looking at the clock because he cant wait to get the game over and put on those pimp clothes and get in his Rolls and pick up his boys,..by the way, ever see any party pics with him and chicks?…nope.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Propping up fargas is so bad?…hes only the raider with the most heart and guts on the team,…maybe you would rather prop up dmac, a dude that if any tiny pain he might have, will not even consider playing,…the SEC is full of jive ass players who are as soft as cotton.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
heard it on radio today from lincoln kennedy`s mouth.the o-line not j-russ is at fault.no raider QB has won more than 4 games since the superbowl including gannon. russell has won 5 but is the target by media and fans.the raiders can not be a playoff team without improved line play no matter who`s at QB.in so many words he said the two tackles are killing them.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Post#245 is exactly what I’ve been trying to say can and will happen.
Good job Dakota!
June 1st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Evening BHP
June 1st, 2009 at 8:22 pm
” welfare is not considered a salary”
LMFAO
June 1st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Dogg,
What about unemployment? lol
June 1st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Raider O
The 2 combined is still not considered a salary.
On another note someone asked me today “What’s up?”. I used your “God” answer and they just looked at me and smiled.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:29 pm
BHP,
We can go over 5500 yards on offense this year, easy!!
2500 yards rushing, and 3000+ yards throwing.
Not hard to do, IF the Oline plays well. What do you think?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Dogg,
LMAO
June 1st, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Dogg,
I can’t stop laughing! Can you blame the kid for thinking that?!
June 1st, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Kell Im fine with that,..because I dont consider you guys as people.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Norco,
I’m poor, can I have those tickets?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Kell you must really be a poverty case to live so close but dont attend games. Sad. Funny, but sad.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
O if you hit me up around the Dallas game I most certainly will.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Are you a ticket agent Bob?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
O you dont need to tell me youre poor, I already know that,..goes for the rest of you too,..especially kell.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Nope kell I just have 4 season tix in the NEZ,..and usually see the games in 236, like hangin in the club,…I like the bars there.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Norco Bob Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 8:38 pm
You see, losers like Dogg, Kell,…they are the typical jealous people of the world,…they see others having a great time and it really bothers them,..so what do they do?…well they cant do anything but be bitter,…maybe they can post something out of jealousy and hope another jealous person who can relate will high five them for it,..but they are alone, in their houses,..miserable that they dont have my life.”
The textbook definition of DELUSIONAL.
FYI
I am very happy with my life, I come here for Raider conversations if I have the time. When I do, I see your drug addled ramblings day in and day out and it is CLEAR that you need help.
The fact that you constantly lie about being at games and hangin with legends is a real sign that you really need help. When an addict begins to believe his delusions all bets are off.
I am sure I will read about you in the paper one day.
“Drug addict seen walking around the outside of the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum talking to himself, jumps in front of train. Apparantly he was well known in the area as the local “druggie” that always insisted he went to every game. He never made it inside according to the one’s that knew of him, but they would toss him a hot dog and the occasional beer out of pity”
June 1st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Have any of you tried posting anything with brians name in it?…with his usual spelling with an e, not an a?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Sounds wonnerful. Why are you so angry towards the people of this blog?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Dogg, I do go to all games and was in Licoln today,..if you choose to not believe that thats your problem, not mine.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Kell, there you go again, you arent people to me. And Im never angry.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Norco,
Dallas Game!! Thank you.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:51 pm
O
It was a very existensial moment for the both of us. LMAO!
June 1st, 2009 at 8:52 pm
We aren’t people, what are we?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Did registration catch up with you Bob?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:55 pm
KK,
I’m a lion!
June 1st, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Kell,..are you serious?…you think its impressive to simply attend raider games?…geez dude,..I also goto A`s games,…Giants,..Sharks,..and Kings,..bfd,..not that big a deal.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Bob
I actually attend several games a year, when I am not out of town on business or traveling with my family.
I hit 5 games last year. Unfortunatley due to my schedule I can’t attend every game, but when I don’t I have it on every TV in the house or suite.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Ok then dogg you are invited to our tailgate,…D lot,…bout 7 cars,…just listen for the heavy metal drowning out the rap and thats us.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Why do you need to tell us faceless typists what you do in your life, Bob?
June 1st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Did that show up?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
At some point this I’m not sure when but the offense will be one not many defenses can stop. The running game and the potential for the deep ball will be tough to deal with.
I see DMC as one of the most dangerous threats in the game and you’ll see that early. Focusing on him will be difficult due to speed outside and the TE inside. I was watching the ‘83 SB in it’s entirety and that’s exactly what they had, a punishing running game with FB and HB’s capable of catching passes as well as 2 dynamic runners in M Allen and Kenny King not to mention Frank Hawkins at FB. But outside they had Branch and Calvin Muhammad, the TE was Todd Christensen. Plunkett was starting to slow but he was still an effective deep ball thrower and had the backs and the TE underneath. Tom Flores changed the offense to accommodate the underneath stuff due to Plunketts penchant for throwing int’s.
The defense had a fierce pass rush and we played a 3/4 defense with great corners and the safeties were very good Mike Davis and Vann McElroy. But while Plunkett wasn’t efficient he could make big time throws. Russell i can almost gaurantee you will be as efficient as Plunkett was. DMC will give us what Marcus did that year because in retrospect Marcus struggled most of the year until the playoffs.
DMC and Mbush are a better combo than what we had then and I’m sure we have a better WR corp. the TE could be a wash. The Oline may not be as good but the best thing about the ‘83 line was the center killer at RT and Mickey Marvin. Not what I call a great line.
The dline was dominant as well as the LBers on the front7, there were 4 HOFers. 2 IMO in the secondary. But my point is we might have better talent on offense now than what we had then. Branch was declining so was Plunkett the engine was the running game. The same is true with this present team.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Kell I do it for kicks,..I do it even more on twitter but wont give that out here.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Bob
Is Brian dying to get back into this blog?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Well hello docter TJ,..nice dignososis of me the other night,…thank god youre a janitor and not a real docter or I might be worried.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Bob
Ok I am curious, what did B do?
I just spelled it the correct way and it is awaiting moderation.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Ya kell hes pretty mad at jerry,…I talked to jerry about it but did no good,…as I said, jerry banned me for a day until someone in Alameda emailed him.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Are you enjoying your conversation with me, Bob?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Brian I think invoked race or something like that,..thats what brian thinks happened anyway,…but brian has other theories, like because he sticks up for al davis and jerry hates davis.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:03 pm
No kell Im not, I dont come here for enjoyment.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I never had any problems with B, in fact we had a few decent conversations.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Then why are you talking with me, Bob?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Tell you what kell,..I am a man of my word,..if you want to sit with brian on mnf opener I will promise you the the last ticket I have,…I will be in 236 in the club,…and invited to our tailgate,..but kell, you even think of getting out of line, you will go face first into my bar b q, without the grill on…comprende?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Why would you worry about and old man like me, Bob?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Well Im out,…why dont you “people” do something meaningful and petition jerry to allow brian back in.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Kell did you see anyplace I typed the word “worry”,,….thats funny.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Why would Brian want to be part of this worthless blog, Bob?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:08 pm
However, TJ, I know who you are, what you look like,..you will meet me in about two and a half months,…got that old man? I even told Gary that…and feel free to get Mike Taylor totry and bail you out,..but guess what, his ass in new mown grass too. Goodnight dear friends.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Final thought,…if any of you miss brian, email jerry at jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com
June 1st, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Norco, are you sure you want to meet me? you might want be careful what you wish for.
Not interested in Gary or having Mike bail me out of anything as if he could care.
How ’bout getting over yourself and this weird interest of me and Gary talking.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:51 pm
The rallying cry in this Blog was registration, and most not all couldn’t wait for this to happen.
The blog title is: INSIDE THE OAKLAND RAIDERS
Jerry McDonald is the columnist, who writes opinion or storys of interviews he has to contribute to this blog.
The cry for some to complain about Jerry is funny. The blog is suppose to have people who like or dislike the Raiders, contribute comments to the topic the blog has for that particular entry.
To throw arrows or bad speech towards Jerry will not help you continue on this blog with your comments.
You all asked for Registration and to have this blog cleaned up, and Jerry has.
To complain, is to point out others, but yet some of you wonder why your post get deleated, moderated, or banned, says you croseed the line on the topic at hand.
The Raiders is the topic, yes we stray of course at times, but Jerry is the contributor of this blog and without his blog entrys, we would have no forum to discuss the Raiders.
Read Jery’s contributions and point out facts or misstatements, but don’t attack the contributor who has given us this forum to talk about our passion, Raiders.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:18 pm
What’s wrong with the website? at least it’s detailed while I may not be. What are you looking for?
My opinion on these 2 men are this. they are very detailed to a fault almost. Paul Hackett reminds me of Tommy Protho huge on X’s and O’s not as strong a motivator. Tollner very much into the passing game and it’s intricacies. They were brought here for Russell to break him down and rebiuld him into a drop back read first and mechanics type QB. They worked wonders with QB’s in prostyle offenses in the pass. Russell needs that now. Cable will need to fill in where motivatin is concerned. Neither Tollner nor Hackett are grreat motivators IMO. I’ve watched their careers in various stops and motivation was sometimes an issue. What I like about this setup is that neither are responsible for that. Cable is and he’s good at it, better than both of them put together IMO.
Fundamentals will not be an issue with Russell if they are successful. In 2 years with these gentlemen his talent will do the rest because he will be fundamentally sound. Both are great teachers.
Hopefully that helps. If not, Oh well!!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:22 pm
BHP,
I agree! That’s why I said he reminds me of Madden.
He is not great at Xs and Os, but he can motivate the team.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Our OC and DC are good with Xs and Os, Cable can motivate, Al wants to win now, and we have young talent!!
The Raiders are back, Just Win Baby!!
I love it.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Raider O, do you understand this dude character? man he’s worse than one of those tiny dogs yippin’ at your ankles.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:32 pm
BHP,
Take your own advice, and learn to ignore.
Correction: OCs.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:33 pm
BHP,
By the way, I do know what you mean!
I own a Mini Pin!!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Good point Raider O, that makes a lot of sense. Because it appears Marshall is a good teacher as is Tollner and Hackett. I haven’t seen Dwain in many years but he learned from Chuck Studley and George Seifert. So I know he’ll bring great technigue.
I get a chance once in a while to talk to some ex-Raiders that played along the Dline and the criticism from them centered on our technigue. We played way too high and didn’t use our hands well, something Dwaine knows well from playing with Tommy Hart and Cedric Hardeman. If we play with better pad level and use our hands correctly guy’s like Sands, Kelly and Warren could benefit tremendously.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Raider 0
Hope all is well.
I disagree with your comment about Cable not great with “the X and O’s”
You don’t become a HC or great line coach unless you know the nuances of the game, and thay includes the X and O’s.
A line coach is to prepare the most critical part of any team offense for the various blitz pick ups, the defensive alignment and the angles his lineman need to make the running game work. The line coach also will provide the passing game with strong fronts for the protection of the QB.
The NFL has running packages, that most offensive coordinators ask of the offensive line coach in determining what to use during the game, and the game plan prior to the game.
To state Cable has some knowledge is simply wrong, he may not be a great QB coach like Hackett, or a passing cordinator like Tollner, who knows more tree route knowledge than most, yet he is more than a motivator.
Cable loves his job, he looks at this job as a great opportunity to return the Raiders back to their winning ways.
The motivation is not phoney, he believes what he preaches.
To be negative or less than enthusisatic is someone just there to receive a paycheck.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Raider O
I know man, but sometimes he seems so anti-everything Raiders you wonder what he’s doing here.
I guess some people can’t see past their present situation, no matter what.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Marshal and Board did a lot for that Seattle D. They didn’t add many players, but they still improved!
Great teachers!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:44 pm
You mean like Kiffin RaiderDell? But truefully some HC aren’t gredat at X’s and O’s ie; Mike Singletary or Art Shell. They know X’s and O’s but they are not the type to design an offense something I think Tom Cable probably could do. Cable is strong in X’s and O’s stronger than either Madden or Art Shell. Flores was great with strategy.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Dell,
All is well sir, thank you for asking.
I didn’t say he doesn’t know Xs and Os, but that I don’t think he is great at it ( I’m adding) yet.
That’s due to the few bad calls he made as a play-caller last year, but he will improve with time.
I do agree that his passion for the Raiders is real.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Priest
I believe Al Davis was thinking of hiring the offensive coordinator from the NY Giants, (his name escapes me at this time) over Cable.
Cable surely must know enough X and O’s to get the job, or he wouldn’t be the HC at this time.
Kiffin was about Kiffin, simply put and enhancement to the resume for future work, end of story.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
BHP,
I think the Kittin was good with Xs and Os, but he let his feelings get in the way of great things. IMHO
June 1st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Raider O, that deals more with gameplanning and strategy. His X’s and O’s IMO are strong but his gameplanning needs to get better. He takes some real gambles, like the fake punt or HB pass and fake FG. But if you notice only one didn’t work, the FG.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Gilbride, I think.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Raider O
Cable took the reigns of a team that was very dysfunctional and easy to defend. Kiffin wanted no mistakes from Jamarcus and played it so easy and cautious.
I still say your wrong with your correction on the X and O’s by Cable. His play calling was suspect, due to the changes he slowly made and the players he had to work with. Good or bad they played better down the stretch.
June 1st, 2009 at 10:54 pm
That’s what I meant. Kiffin IMO has great potential as a HC. Here he was always trying to showup the owner.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Dell,
I hope I’m wrong, I’ve been wrong a lot before!
He will show us what he can do this year, AND the next season.
He and the players need time. Can’t judge after 1 season.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Like BHP said, maybe it was just his play calling and has nothing to do him being great at Xs and Os.
I still think that you can’t be great at Xs and Os, and not be great at play calling!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Raider O
I read Norco is inviting you to the Dallas game, take him up on the offer. The game will be the first practice game, an that usually will tell us watching what, the team will do during the season, with limited play, but the players you can’t hide.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Goodnight gentleman.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:10 pm
If you are great at Xs and Os, play calling, and motivation. Then you be like Bill W, Tom L, and others.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Good night sir.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:15 pm
BHP,
Good night sir.
Later Nation.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Raider O, as an example we can use Tommy Protho. Trust me there was never anyone better X’s and O’s not Walsh, not Sid Gilman nor Paul Brown. He was shear genius at designing offense and moving players from one position to another of using schemes most coaches would’ve never imagined. But he was terrible at playcalling and motivation. He thought that he could design a scheme that no one could defend. And if you watched them ypou could tell that if he had the right players or the right person to implement his scheme they would’ve set the NFL on it’s ear. But he insisted on coaching and that was his downfall. Most have never heard of him for that reason. He rarely ever won. There really was no place for him to practice his genius. Most of his offense you see with likes of Don Coryell and Mike Martz. But he was a genius who couldn’t coach or playcall.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:35 pm
BHP,
I had to google his name, since I never heard of his name before.
From what I could find, he was a GM with the Browns at the end of his career, but they didn’t do much.
I can’t read the post, I’m done.
Good night Sir, and remind me to ask you why you think he was a genius? It sounds very interesting.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 am
priesttj Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Raider O, that deals more with gameplanning and strategy. His X’s and O’s IMO are strong but his gameplanning needs to get better. He takes some real gambles, like the fake punt or HB pass and fake FG. But if you notice only one didn’t work, the FG.
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In the opening drive of that KC loss Oakland moved down field on two quick plays and then ran a beautiful hook and lateral ala Curry to DMC that gained BIG yards. Next play they ran a reverse to Higgins again for BIG yards.
DMC made some impressive grabs in traffic from the slot too.
I realize KC was sh*t last year but it looked good…
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 am
How many of these great plays you guys keep talking about resulted in something called “WINS”?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 am
Wow couple days later and queen lebaron sitting at home crying into his yankees hat sweet!
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:49 am
[...] The Oakland Tribune wants to see what JaMarcus Russell has in an upcoming offseason workout session. [...]
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:55 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:56 am
WOW it was a wild and crazy nite in here last nite
EEEEEE-HAWWWWWWWWW!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:20 am
WILD DOGS!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:21 am
HOGS WILD!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:34 am
Would it be safe to say no fake fg this season.
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:58 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FANS,4EVA ,HWNDR,NOMOREFARGAS, ALL THE USUAL SUSPECT’S. NO FAKE F.G. TRIES NMF,MAYBEE A FEW 75-80 YARD ATTEMPT’S THOUGH !!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 am
75-80 yard attempts? We better sign Gus the mule! LOL
As for fake tries, I hope not, or they better listen when it gets called off!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:12 am
good morning Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, NMF, 4eva …
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:18 am
ROCKSTAR,GOOD MORNING.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:20 am
Hey them Budweiser Clydesdales can kick 90 yarders!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 am
Morning Naton!!!
Man Dakota had A nice write up yesterday about McFad!!!! Post 245!!! Play makers make plays period!! I love it
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:23 am
Hey them Budweiser Clydesdales can kick 90 yarders!!!
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Maybe Kiffen was thier ST coord. we all know he loves the long attempts!!!! and he’s full of hor$3Sh!t
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:24 am
:=)
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:25 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:20 am
Hey them Budweiser Clydesdales can kick 90 yarders!!!
Hey 4eva…yes they can and they can pour me a beer while they’re at it and kick it to sec 130…
Good morning Rockstar. OAKlifer!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:26 am
My favorite QB Held up by a dirtbag sports writer, DrZ. from entering the HOF. Maybe I can hope for a “rightwing domestic terrorist” to correct this problem.
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Dickey: Stabler still a legend despite HOF snub
Appearing with Ken Stabler on a Comcast SportsNet program last week reminded me of a question Raiders fans often ask: Why isn’t he in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
The short answer is that he didn’t have a long time at the top of his game. Stabler was the starter in Oakland for seven seasons before he was traded to Houston, and he went downhill quickly in Houston and New Orleans.
I’d accept that argument more easily if Bob Griese had not been elected to the HOF. Griese and Stabler were contemporaries, and, though Griese had a longer career, he was never as effective a quarterback as Stabler.
Griese, for instance, only twice threw more than 20 touchdown passes, and his high was 22. Stabler had two seasons in which he threw 26 touchdown passes and another in which he threw 27.
But it was more than just statistics. I saw them both often (Stabler more often, of course) during their careers, and it was obvious Stabler was the key player in the Raiders offense and Griese was not for the Dolphins, who were a run-oriented team, with Larry Csonka as the key player.
Griese apparently is in because the Dolphins were perfect in 1972 and won two Super Bowls, but Griese wasn’t even the quarterback for the last nine games of the ’72 season, because he’d broken his leg in the fifth game. Earl Morrall took over, and the Dolphins never missed a beat. I’ll guarantee you that wouldn’t have been true of the Raiders if Stabler had been injured.
And those two Super Bowls? Griese threw a combined 18 passes. Hardly the pivotal player — and it wasn’t unusual for the Dolphins to win with Griese hardly throwing the ball. In the AFC Championship game in 1974, when the Dolphins beat the Raiders, Griese threw only six passes , completing three for 34 yards. Didn’t matter. Csonka ran for 117 yards and three touchdowns, and Mercury Morris ran for 86 yards.
Stabler never waited for somebody else to do the job. There were some especially memorable moments in his Raiders career. My favorite is the 1974 “Sea of Hands” playoff game against Miami when he threw the winning touchdown pass to a well-covered Clarence Davis.
“It probably should have been intercepted,” he admitted later, but he was confident he could complete it.
That was Stabler. He always had that confidence, even when things went wrong. One time he threw seven interceptions against Denver but never stopped throwing, thinking he could find a way to win. After the game, he shrugged his shoulders and said, “Win some, lose some.”
Mostly, he won. When a game-opening drive in the ’77 Super Bowl stalled, coach John Madden was worried, but Stabler told him “Relax, John, there’s plenty more points were that came from.” He was right. The Raiders won 32-14.
In a 1977 playoff game in Baltimore which was in the second overtime, Stabler came off the field during a timeout, looking up in the stands. “Those people are seeing a helluva game,” he told Madden.
When he went back on the field, he threw the winning touchdown pass to Dave Casper.
So, though Stabler might not be in the HOF, Raiders fans have great memories like those. Dolphin fans have memories of Griese handing off to Csonka.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:31 am
tom cable just said his d-mac target is 25 touches a game,running and recieving,in the i,in the slot split wide.he said look at the last few games that`s what you should expect.with him and bush smashing up in there.no mention of fargas.
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good to hear blackdeath29 (post #340)
gotta link?
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:32 am
Kenny 2 the HALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:33 am
good morning OAKlifer, TW …
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:34 am
Mornin’ Mornin’ Crew!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:35 am
OTA’s start back up today and all the rookies should be there.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
sorry if I offended anybody yesterday …
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
GREAT POST RAIDER TW 503.THE SNAKE IS MY FAVORITE PLAYER BY FAR.BETWEEN HIS POST-GAME ACTIVITIES,AND AFEW OTHER THINGS, NAMELY-SOME GAMBLING ALLIGATION’S (UNPROOVEN) I SADLY DO NOT TNINK HE WILL MAKE THE HOF.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:40 am
oh my god…. the crazy fools, was let loose last night…
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:41 am
# Norco Bob Says:
June 1st, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Dogg, you have no clue what profession Im in,…I will match my salary with anyones in here,…and would win.
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Bwahaahahhaah, LOL, yeah right, like a drug addict like you could get a job…. and do you really think any would be interested in your twitter? Haah…
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:42 am
Morning Dirtlot, RRS, TW, HwnRdr, 4eva…
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:44 am
So true, Dirt Lot. It is also sad that (I believe) that Jack Tatum won’t make the HOF because he never apologized for that crippling hit on Stringley, Stingley (forgot his name, sorry).
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 am
Morning/Afternoon to you, LMN!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 am
Mornin’ LMN …
do you get ESPN or similar sports network where you live? I was wondering how popular american football was there and how you became a Raiders fan
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 am
L M N, THOUGHT U RORGOT YOUR PASSWORD HOW ARE THING’S IN YOUR PART OF THE WORLD ?
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:48 am
# hwnrdr Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 am
Morning/Afternoon to you, LMN!
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THANKS!!!!!! =)
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:51 am
RRS…
we get ALL the games, we get the video feed and audio feed from the field, but not the commentators audio, we have our own commentator….
though, the last season, the late-late games we were just plugged into the original feed, with no danish commentators or anything…
Hence I hate Kornscheisser…
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:51 am
Its just another example of da powers that be trying to keep the Raider greats down,imo
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 am
Maersk Lexi, stopped its route to help looking for survivors from AF447….
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 am
TW,
That was awesome!!! WE WANT THE SNAKE IN THE HOF!!!
Hey guys lets get Jerry to write up a Stabler HOF article!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:55 am
LMN, was the Lexi in that terrible storm also???
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:56 am
LMN: if the NFL ever gives the Raiders one of those games in London, would you attend?
probably a cheaper flight than Oakland, CA . right?
I know the Raiders are one of the more popular NFL teams globally. do you know any Raider fans close by where you live?
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:58 am
RRS…
absolutely!!!, but even if it was a bills-steelers game, I might wanna attend =)
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:00 am
Kornscheisser… LOL
do you know any Raider fans close by where you live?
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:07 am
DIRT-LOT, I saw the Stingley hit on DVD again for the 1st time in 20yrs & I’m surprised he took such flack. There was nothing he could do but brace for the hit. I’ve seen worse “hits suppose to hurt you” by Lynch, LTaylor, R Harrison, etc
Raider Haters. No oe runs that route back then because of such hits plus it was preseason? What are you tryin’ to prove?
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 am
If Marshall is a POS, what does that make Javon Walker ?
This moron’s pea sized cerebrum couldn’t/wouldn’t resist the tempation to “make it rain”…again…after his friend dies in his arms after being shot ?
Javon Walker is a Godzilla-sized POS !!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:55 am
LMN, was the Lexi in that terrible storm also???
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what storm??
AF447,is a plane that went down, 4 merchant ships in the area, where they think it went down, stopped their route, so they could help with the searching, being floating platforms for the search-teams… Lexi Maersk is one of those 4 ships…
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 am
why you guys bashing tony its not his fault he’s cana!dian.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 am
TW…exactly!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 am
Sorry LMN I thought it was the Airbus flight
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:18 am
I used to like the Bills.
Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, Thurman Thomas, James Lofton (LOL), Bruce Smith, etc
Ever since they played the Giants in the Super Bowl (1989?) I was rooting for them in that game. Then Scott Norwood missed the game winning FG
After they lost that last SB appearance I gave up on them and switched to the Raiders. My brother, who is 9 years older than me is/was a HUGE Raiders fan
Also liked the Colts as a secondary team for a while with Jim Harbaugh, Marshall Faulk, Zack Crockett (LOL), Ken Dilger, Aaron Bailey, etc
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:22 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 am
Sorry LMN I thought it was the Airbus flight
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hmm it is an airbus…
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:22 am
Boy
I
Love
Losing
Superbowls
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:23 am
If Marshall is a POS, what does that make Javon Walker ?
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Javon Walker has demanded trades, releases, the ball (like Keyshawn), been a loudmouth in the locker room and to the media. injury prone and overpaid
he sprayed champagne in Vegas. the result of that was a beat down.
If the guys’ only knock (off the football field) is spraying champagne after receiving a fat contract then we should be glad. Tommy Kelly got a DUI.
Neither of these guys even come close to the scumbag that is Brandon Marshall, who likes to abuse women.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:24 am
Yes I will resort to 5th grade humor at anytime!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:24 am
Oaklifer,thats GREAT I never heard that one HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:26 am
at this moment I would love to lose a SB… the 6 wins we will get this season hardly can get my juices flowing :/
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 am
Bills lost SB’s to the Giants, Redskins & Cowboys (in that order)
Right?
thats terrible to get dominated by one division like that …
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:29 am
sarcasm is tough to decipher through typing……you never heard that 4eva?????
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:35 am
i DONT THINK SO MAYBE BUT I ALMOST FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR WHEN i SAW IT
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:36 am
no sarcasim
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:37 am
WOW, rereading last night’s comments made me want to take another shower…KoolKell spent basically the whole day picking fights.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:37 am
love to lose a Super Bowl?
I think even winning 9 games and tanking at the end of the season to miss the playoffs like the Jets & Bucs did would be an improvement at this point …
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:38 am
LOL I agree LMN well not with the 6 win thing….But I never thought i would be happy with LOSING a SB….but that means we would have to be winning to get there…..LOL what has my fanhood come to?????????
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:41 am
BSJ -
I read some of the comments last night too. It was difficult to sort through all the garbage and find some comments about the Raiders or even football in general… I wish the mod would take care of business and delete all the junk about racism and guys insulting eachother rather than just the profanity here
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:42 am
I HOPE for 6 wins, then we at least have progress… to me we will experience Shell v2.2
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:42 am
LOL yhea 4eva think I heard that bills joke back in the day…..I was a HUGE Thurman fan and my big bro always gave me grief!!!!!think its goes something like…..
you know what BILLS stands for right??
lol funny stuff!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
Rockstar liked the Bills before he liked the Raiders?
Sad.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
Raider Rockstar… Forgive me if I’m wrong but,from what I’ve read, the first time Javon Walker ” made it rain” in Las Vegas, unhappy ,( and presumeably wet), “patrons” of the club he was in at the time may have been responsible for the shooting of his teamate Darrent Williams,( who actually died in Walker’s arms)…
As Don Drysdale might have said, I don’t know, but I’ll tell you what. If I act like an insufferable arrogant a-hole to the wrong people, and my friend dies as a direct consequence of my actions, I would be reticent as to seriously contemplate a repeat performance…
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
IDK, I am hoping for a 3-0 start. That would mean that we defeated our division opponents, 1,2,3. Especially San Diego on Monday night. I think, that alone, would be an improvement. Heck, when was the last time we won 3 in a row? 2002?
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:48 am
Gotta admit tho Oaklifer going 2 4 straight SB’s is unheard of.Man those guys were so mentally ready,I just think that was an incredible feat,imo
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
It is funny though because my brother was a fan of both the Bills and the Rams (which he was a fan of since the late 60’s). Between the two teams…1-6 in SB’s. Even though, the 2001 should have been a win for the Rams!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:54 am
hmmmmm……
will we be running more 2 TE sets and if so does..Brandon Myers or Chris O’Neill make the roster or do we run with the usall suspects??
John Paul Foschi
Zach Miller
Tony Stewart
Darrell Strong
and can Chaz block if so lining him up on the line oppisite Miller he would create MAJOR match up problems Imagine a LB and a S trying to cover Chaz and Zach???? LOL that would be awesome…..
backs and receivers wildcat who would the D cover?!?!?!?
QB: Mike Bush.. or MB in the back feild with J russ @ QB and Mc fad spread out…..it’s endless
RB: Mcfad!
TE: Miller
TE: Schilens
WR: DHB
WR: JLH
WR: Mruphy
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:56 am
Gotta admit tho Oaklifer going 2 4 straight SB’s is unheard of.
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We prob will never see this again we will see teams like the browns/benGALS in the SB b4 we see a 4peat again……
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:56 am
Greise had 3 good running backs – including Jim Kick(sp) and Mercury Morris… and a great defense.
Stabler was so much more fun to watch. Miami and Pittsburg made for great rivalries during Stabler’s time at QB. Greise is in the HOF because he was the QB on the only undefeated team in history.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:57 am
Hey Dakota,
Do you remember when Jim Kelly used to remove his helmet on the sideline , and his rapidly thinning hair made him look like an alloy of someone suffering from radiation sickness and Bill Mosley’s character in Texas Chainsaw Two ?
…Re: Lakers… Without a healthy Odom, Bynum, or enough guards that can consistantly shoot from outside anymore… I think they are overmatched…
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:00 am
Good Day Nation!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:05 am
And if Lambert didnt intercept that Faragammo pass as the Rams were driving the Rams prolly win that 1,imo
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:08 am
Good Day Brother Hwnrdr!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:18 am
see ya Hwnrdr!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:19 am
Good morning to all me dear friends that I truly cherish.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:19 am
What would we do without each other.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:19 am
Rockstar liked the Bills before he liked the Raiders?
Sad.
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Dakota: I was 6 years old … everybody makes mistakes!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:20 am
We had a great time at the Freddie B event yesterday in Licoln,..well, me being me and the Raider nation,..not you bloggers.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:20 am
Hey there Bobbo.
Freddy B called JaMarcus the next John Elway, didn’t he?
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:21 am
Wannabe Rocker to the real Raider fans, youre still a Bills fans.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 am
Man Bob I wish I could go 2 those events,but sinse I cant I guess I wil live it through your words: Sooo how was it!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 am
Senile King :
Are you seriously blaming Javon Walker for Darrent Williams’ death ?
that’s cold man. that’s sick and it’s wrong.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 am
I didnt hear that,..Im aware Davis saw him that way, around draft time, couple years ago.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:23 am
and the golf event
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:23 am
I’m a Bills fan? LOL
stay off the Norco, Bobby
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:23 am
4eva it was better then expected,…all the legends were there,..Stabler was mobbed everywhere,..his legend grows,…hes amazing,…Im hearing hes rejoining the Raiders,..unsure what dept,..maybe in booth with Greg n Tom.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:23 am
SKA,
I can see the resemblance…
As to the Lakers, I guess we’ll have to wait and see won’t we? Odom looked pretty healthy in the last two games against the Nuggs, but Bynum hasn’t looked right since the last game of the regular season. It’s up to Odom and Gasol to support Bryant…which they completely failed to do last season…but Orlando isn’t half the defensive team the 2008 Celtics were.
Game one will decide the series.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:25 am
Dont blame my addiction for you being a Bills fan wannaberocker…hey I dont hate the Bills,…I actually root for them when not in our way. I like Ralph Wilson.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:25 am
I didnt hear that,..Im aware Davis saw him that way, around draft time, couple years ago.
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thats because you weren’t there. Freddy B said that JaMarcus is a franchise quarterback that only comes around once every 10 years and he expects the kid to reach Pro Bowl status next season (2010)
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:26 am
WOW having SNAKE in ANY capacity would be GREAT!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:27 am
you like Ralph Wilson? must be a Bills fan …
that would explain why you don’t like Russell too. Because he was drafted before your boy Trent Edwards
you happy about the T.O. signing, Bobby?
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
Man that would be the BOMB 2 see those guys
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
Bob I just gotta know:
Was big Ben Davidson there???
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
what is the task, Bobby?
spit it out!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:33 am
ya 4eva,..there was a big dinner/silent auction after,…I didnt go to that,…but went to Raider Image signing in Roseville sunday,…all the legends were there,..was a riot….thousands of fans there as they all heard Stabler was going to be there,..hes the grand marshall at nascar race later this month in sonoma,..theres a raider car at nationwide race,..number 12.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:36 am
Oaklifer,..nice to know that I have admirers like you hanging on my every word. lol
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:36 am
Hay bob do you have a daughter ?
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:36 am
Man Bob thats awesome thanks man!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
Norco your cool in my book brother!!!
We’ve had some good chats admirer is a little strong its a term of affection…..and hardley… but your cool!!!
and you offered me tix one time I’ll never forget that!!! and there was a genious post about you wandering around pretending to be a bum at OTA’s looking for da lika sto….to get some insider info…Loved that post!!anyways bobert we coll brother….and I think you do know somebody inside HQ maybe the janitor but I’ think you do know somebody!! and you make almost all the A’s games I dig that…dont you have a gold agreen broom????
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
and thanks 4 the heads up on car #12 !!! I really dont watch any racing but I will be cheering on the #12 car
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
Raider Rockstar…Facts are facts… If Walker was only indirectly involved ,( that is , by “making it rain” as reported by some), don’t you think that would have given him cause for pause ? Most rational people would be pretty shaken up and wonder “what if?”
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:42 am
Oaklifer,..nice to know that I have admirers like you hanging on my every word. lol
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OAKlifer hasn’t posted anything in 45 min. you tool
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 am
Dakota…. agreed… I hope we see more of Shannon Brown- it makes the trade of Radmonovich look better…
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:45 am
Does anyone know if this week’s OTA’s are like the last time, no media access until Wednesday?
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:45 am
that was prolly me =)
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:45 am
but it’s ALL GOOD
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 am
if somebody sprayed champagne on me in a crowd setting the last thing I’d be thinking would be “i’m gonna murder this guy and his little friend” where’s my gun?
thats not just cause imo. the guy obviously had some other agenda, if any
maybe it was a gang intitiation thing?
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:47 am
Does anyone know if this week’s OTA’s are like the last time, no media access until Wednesday?
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same schedule each week for OTA’s
DHB & Mitchell should be present and finished with school now though. It’d be good to hear more about these cats
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:59 am
“Till then not all that wander are lost and he’s jus lookin for da lika sto……”
Deep bro, deep. Not M Lonetree deep, but deep none the less. And funny too.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 am
…and perhaps you’re right…gang initiation ?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 am
will we be running more 2 TE sets and if so does..Brandon Myers or Chris O’Neill make the roster or do we run with the usall suspects??
John Paul Foschi
Zach Miller
Tony Stewart
Darrell Strong
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OAKlifer: I think Myers will make the team. O’Neill is a long shot. More than likely a practice squad guy. Strong too. Foschi is camp fodder/competition. Stewart is average with blocking and receiving, but solid on special teams, cheap and a good locker room guy.
Having said that, would rather see 2 TE sets with O’Neill & Myers if Miller isn’t full strength by training camp
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 am
the mod is shedding posts off this blog like Michael Bush sheds Tampa Bay defenders!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:06 am
Or GREAT
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:07 am
Any word on Joseph? He still on the team?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:07 am
D-train…,
That was funny MD post brother….sorry mods
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 am
Warren Sapp was on the Dan Patrick show this morning and when asked about the strangest moment he had as a Raider he recalled a story of his first year with the Raiders week 17 during practice when a player got in a fight with a coach. Warren compared it to the end of the school year when somebody finally decides to fight back against the bully (I wonder who that bully was). Anyways Warren says that Al Davis was watching practice from the corner of the endzone and after the fight the player walks by Al and Al tells the player, “well you can’t win em all.” Hilarious
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 am
ahhh…well the main points were…. You have to keep tose types at “bay” you need to tell them what they want to hear….no wait what they need to hear…to smooth out the rought ego edges…sometimes they just need a little reassurance even if they are janitors or fake being a janitor in a facility even worse…..some times you have to cater to egos….
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 am
inonewordraider: thanks for sharing post #554
that was Norv Turner’s coaching staff in 2004 …
Phillip Buchanon probably got punked by Willie Brown!
LOL. P-Diddy was gone the next season (Houston)
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 am
Guess I missed Dakota’s post…gotta read quick this AM!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 am
OAKlifer: gotcha. I’m trackin’ now
did you read my response to your double TE sets question?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 am
must be spring cleaning day at CC Times
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 am
Dr. John Walker, DO, MD, IMG-Alameda, California
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hooray for this guy!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 am
he csan still read post im sure Dakota he just cant post!!!
Thanks for the TE response Double R!!!! I like Myers Alot think he has potenional to be lined up w/ miller!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 am
Jon Becker is cracking heads and taking names today
… or however that saying goes?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:20 am
is there a Live Chat today or is it pushed back to Thursday again?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 am
NFL lawyers: No immediate action against 2 Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Lawyers for the NFL say the league won’t try to enforce its four-game suspension of Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for their use of a banned substance for the moment.
Attorneys for the Williamses and the NFL appeared Tuesday before Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson as the star defensive tackles fight their four-game suspensions.
The Williamses tested positive last year for a banned diuretic that can mask the presence of steroids. A federal judge last week dismissed most of the Williamses’ lawsuit but sent the case back to state court to resolve two remaining claims.
Larson told both sides to file briefs later this month addressing whether his temporary restraining order against the suspensions remains in place, and whether he has jurisdiction.
By STEVE KARNOWSKI
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Wow. I bet Bill Romanowski & Jarrod Cooper are upset about this! Maybe they’ll un-retire now?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 am
I would like to see Branch at the free safety position. What do you guys think?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:28 am
can you guys see post 552??? It says awaiting mod next 2 my moniker
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:28 am
guess not…whew
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 am
DMAC: rather see Branch at FS than Eugene or Schweigert
i’m not ready to give up on Huff yet though …
I’m also convinced that Mike Mitchell will be the opening day starter at SS (barring injury)
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 am
nope I guess not
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 am
can you guys see post 552???
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4eva: nope (#552 belongs to OAKlifer)
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 am
If da Raiders play as good as the mod 2Day we go undefeated
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 am
4eva,
Sorry, can’t see it…did you place one of the banned words in it like sho3s, Ir@q, N0rco, 1srael, Br1en or J3ws?
However, you can say ass!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
RR 4 awhile it was my post on my screen so now I know how it works
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
how about Huff as our nickel back?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 am
567 Yep it was our friends name I wrote
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
looks like bob is gone 2 bad I like him
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
Good morning all,
last spring the Raiders had OnlyTeamwideAngst. this season there are actual OrganizedTeamActivities, with real coaches and real players and real schemes rather than scheming.
I may have just fallen off the turnip truck, but I do believe that this spring is a much better scene.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:38 am
we all have fallen off the turnip truck at least once
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:38 am
how about Huff as our nickel back?
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he’ll face tough competition from Routt and Branch (if he’s not a starting safety)
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 am
Oaklifer,
if you consider the AM to have contained “mindless drivel”, I’d hate hear what you’d say about the PM crew.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dakota,
here’s your existential choice. no equivocating. McFadden having a breakout ProBowl year leading the Raiders to the playoffs, or Kobe winning another ring?
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 am
M,
Lakers winning another ring hands down…it’s not about Kobe though…its about catching the Celtics.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 am
Dakota
What about catching the stealers???
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:53 am
if you consider the AM to have contained “mindless drivel”, I’d hate hear what you’d say about the PM crew.
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only from a select few that seem to be no longer aloowed here……I read over the night some times there are some Characters in here KK. Duder . Beecham
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
4eva,
good question. what about catching the steelers.
Dakota,
sad. Kobe is not worthy of such loyalty.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
4eva,
If the choice were Lakers Championship or Raiders Championship I would choose Raiders…but the question was Lakers Championship or Raiders Playoffs with McFadden leading the way…I’ll take the certain ring every time.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
Catching the celts will be nice but this year its for Kobe and for Phill to pass red and the greatest owner ever Dr. Jerry Buss!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:58 am
OK guess I didnt read it right =)
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
I am on my 3rd daiquiri pitcher E-HAWWWWW
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
Like I said M, it’s not about Kobe, it’s about the purple and gold overtaking the Celtics as the best franchise in b-ball (although it could be argued that they have already done that in terms of consistency over the years).
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
Rum that is
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:00 am
Vicodin Victor must be flipping out right now.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:00 am
living in florida is a tropical depression =)
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Come on Dmac this year is as big for him as it is jruss no excuses this year.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 am
thats funny Dogg
no offence bobby
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:04 am
okay…it might be a little bit about Kobe v. Shaq, Jordan and Lebron….and Phil passing Red too…but those things are secondary to just adding titles to Lakers’ lore and becoming the team of the decade by winning 4 titles and appearing in 6 finals…
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:10 am
Dakota
Never go against the family, even for the Lakers.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 am
or we gonna have 2 make you a deal you canta refuse
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 am
and to say these things, on the day of my daughter’s wedding?
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 am
RaiderDogg,
very well said.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
M
I heard Marlon Brando’s voice in my head as I typed those comments. I may have even scratched my fingers up under my chin as well.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
RaiderDogg,
salutations to you and yours!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
what would you guys do if Justin Fargas started every game, lead the AFC in rushing yards and went to his first Pro Bowl?
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 am
you know wadda we mean???
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 am
hey guys………..
Good morning to all me dear friends that I truly cherish.
What would we do without each other.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:21 am
Rockstar,
if the CrashTestDummy did that I would never use his Huggy Bear Jr moniker as a curseword again.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
Rockstar
I would say it couldnt happen 2 a more deserving guy
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
Congrates Dogg on the wedding…I hope they have a wonderful life togeather…My daughter is 19 i hope no wedding for her in the near future
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
what would you guys do if Justin Fargas started every game, lead the AFC in rushing yards and went to his first Pro Bowl?
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Trade him IMEADITLY 1st thing inthe off season!!!! get a 2nd rounder for him!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:23 am
bobertsIV Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 am
hey guys………..
Good morning to all me dear friends that I truly cherish.
What would we do without each other
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:23 am
YOU DA MAV IV
SMART 2
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:24 am
maN i MEAN
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:24 am
r8rpaver Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
Congrates Dogg on the wedding…I hope they have a wonderful life togeather…My daughter is 19 i hope no wedding for her in the near future”
I have to say thank you for the kind words bro.
The only thing is I was just quoting the movie The Godfather, an attempt at humor I guess.
Thanks though bro, good luck with your daughter. I have a young son that is a little ways away from marriage as well. He’s 3. He’s a stud but no where near ready to commit to one woman.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 am
RaiderDogg Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
Victor Vicodin
what took you sol long to re-register?
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LOL hahahahLOL….as soon a s my people get that email sent out there will be no reregistering for anybody!!! They crossed the line. I am on the phone right now with my insider……
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 am
M Lonetree Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
RaiderDogg,
salutations to you and yours!”
Right back at you my friend. I liked your OTA analysis earlier. Things are definitely looking much more positive and loose as opposed to the last few years.
Schemes instead of scheming. How refreshing.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 am
They crossed the line. I am on the phone right now with my insider……
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you mean the janitor? haha. you’d be better off giving Cornell Green a call. He’s dangerous with a mop!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:32 am
M Lonetree Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
RaiderDogg,
salutations to you and yours!
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Well Dogg atleast i wasnt you only one that didnt get it……LOL
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:32 am
Congrats Dogg!
is this your first child getting married?
I take it you’ve warned the guy not to treat your daughter like Brandon Marshall treats his girls, right?
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:34 am
Rockstar
I guess my attempt at humor has failed.
I was quoting the Godfather for Dakota because he was “going against the family”.
Thanks for the kind words though, I appreciate it. My son is 3 and will not be marrying any time soon, although he is stringing a few ladies along.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 am
watching golf & baseball and popping pills = having a life?
Bobby, your guidance counselor in high school needs to get fired!
either that or somebody should have called Child Protective Services on your parents a long time ago …
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 am
well well well Bobby whats up lil buddy???
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 am
There are some good, kind people out there giving me their best wishes.
If I did have a daughter that was getting married, you guys would be invited and there would be an open bar in your honor.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
We gonna teacha a lesson
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 am
you go to the toll booth now
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 am
sorry Dogg. I guess this conversation was about 16-20 years too early!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 am
Lol, good one dogg.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 am
4eva
you would be invited too, hell you are the only one that got my humor. For that, you have my blessing to marry my daughter and join this family.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 am
and if I refuse???
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 am
you have my blessing to marry my daughter and join this family
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whoa. calm down Dogg. 4eva is a ladies man. better do a background check first!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:40 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 am
and if I refuse???”
This is an offer that you can’t refuse.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 am
I’m headin down to Alemeda to check in with the Boss!!!
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is there a Taco Bell in Alameda?
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:42 am
well then I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 am
Rockstar
If 4eva wants to be a Don one day this is his way in. Of course he will have to earn his way. I have a feeling that this one will be a big earner.
If you haven’t seen The Godfather I highly recommend 1 & 2, but don’t bother with Godfather 3. Weak as hell.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 am
Check in with the boss…hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha….now i get your wife works for the RAIDERS
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:44 am
doesn’t ‘Defiance’ come out today ???
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:45 am
I’m out for the day fellas, got work to do.
Good chatting as always. Have an excellent afternoon!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:45 am
r8rpaver: Bobby isn’t married
maybe his mom works for Big Al?
at the heavy petting zoo …
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
Check in with the boss…hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha….now i get your wife works for the RAIDERS
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Classic love it bro!!!!!! poor poor bobby….LMFAO
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
I’m afraid I will be long gone by the time your princess is ready 4 marriage tho
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
see ya Dogg! have a great Tuesday brother
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
Good morning Gents.
Dogg,
your Daughter is getting married!!! I’m playing!!! I read the prev posts, LMAO!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
later Dogg!!
Peace and Love Brother
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
IV’s wife is prolly Amy Trask
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
RR ya your right maybe he needs gas money
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
RaiderDogg,
your treatment of others here bespeaks itself with the reactions you invoked. A fine testament.
Dakota,
and if I had included the Bartmans in the equation, would the Raiders have come in third?
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 am
Hey there Raider O …
you missed some good dialogue this mornin’
the mod deleted half of it though
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 am
Take care Dogg, and have a great day.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
IV’s wife is prolly Amy Trask
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Come on 4eva Don’t make me defend Trask I like her…she is far to evolved for Bobby…
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 am
Have a good day Dogg
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:50 am
well i’m off 2 sicily
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 am
Trask would probably marry Kurt Rambis before she married Bobby …
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 am
see ya 4eva. enjoy the day
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:52 am
4eva….you mean Little Ceasars????? or you really rollin to Sicily????? I have an Aunt and Uncle there
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:52 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
IV’s wife is prolly Amy Trask
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That would mean when AL is gone and Amy takes over that IV would be…….NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:53 am
RR,
I have been reading since 9am, but I didn’t have a chance to post.
Vicodin Victor!!! LMFAO
Dogg, you are killing me with laughter.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Have a good one 4eva
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Later 4eva.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Morning O
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:56 am
M,
The Cubs winning the WS takes precedence over everything, including the Lakers and Raiders, for one simple reason…I want them to win for my Dad before he kicks the bucket.
If they don’t do it in his lifetime, then the list looks like this:
1 Raiders SB
2 Cubs WS
3 Lakers Ring (we already have so many!)
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
OAK,
You don’t drive an IROC Z, do you? I’m playing!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:59 am
Dakota
My father raised me as a Raider fan. We started goingto the games in 64′. He died Dec 12, 1976. One month before the first SB victory.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:00 am
Oaklifer
Yep little Ceasers is better 4 my wallet.
But I know a guy who called me from jail and gave me his grandmothers phone number so she could bail him out of jail.The phone number was to,you guessed it,Sicily.Well when he got out of jail,about a week later I get this phone call,you guessed it,from Sicily,and this little old lady told me she was VERY gratefull 4 helping her grandson and all I had 2 do was name it and it was mine.Well I’m no dummy and said you people owe nothing,Earnie is my friend and I was glad 2 help.Whew NO THANK YOU,if you no what I mean
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 am
KK,
Bless your dad, but that’s sad. 1month!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 am
Raider O Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
OAK,
You don’t drive an IROC Z, do you? I’m playing!!
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Whats it to yous, you Guido, your Stella Girlfriend need aride….LOL
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Nice Ya taking “favors” from those likes is scary bizz!!!! but thats cool you made mention of Earnie is this ur friends name??? just curious hits close to home with me………
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 am
Raider O
It’s just another reason why I’m so emotionally involved with the Raiders.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:09 am
My father raised me as a Raider fan. We started goingto the games in 64′. He died Dec 12, 1976. One month before the first SB victory.
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Bless ur Father Double K, That is cool brother your Pop’s is Raiderin on Where ever he is….”depends on what you belive” And so are you… KoolKell IMHO Pop’s would be proud!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
Oaklifer
Yes his name is Earnie and we used 2 hang out around Palm Harbour Florida
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
Thanks a lot OAKlifer.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
OAK,
LMAO
KK,
My father used to tell me stories about Lamonica, Tatum, Freddy, and others when I was overseas. I couldn’t wait to get here, the Raiders were one of my reasons for coming to the US.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
I meant no disrespect, but I hate to be so PC!
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All good brother LOL I get ya man we cant even laugh at our selves with out offending some one or some group!!! I mean in this sue happy we win you lose country…..Sheez Didnt a women win a law suite Against Lil Bobbie’s former employer Mickie D’s for the Coffe
being too hot?!?!?!? yes former he was laid off due to the 40 yr old with Downs that now cleans the tables and wipes the trays twice as fast as ol bobby boy did…geuss Ronald wanted no part of it!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:13 am
Raider O…If it will make you feel better bro the next time i get a chance to i will….and it WILL be in good fun and with NO disrespect..OK pumpkin..lol
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 am
I love the Raiders, and Al!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:17 am
I love the Raiders, and Al!!
here here!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
When I was about 12 years old, I’d hear my father and his friends talk about Al Davis in such a way, that I though he was very very important, very powerful man.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 am
So what up Oaklifer???
Family of yours???
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:22 am
well Raider homies it is almost lunch time I will be back to raider on with ya’ll in a few…KK your Pops’s sounds like a good & smart man!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:22 am
OAK,
Exactly, I agree.
It’s good to be proud, but not to the level of ignorance!
I love my cultures, both Arab and American. IT doesn’t stop me from enjoying a good laugh.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 am
So what up Oaklifer???
Family of yours???
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LOL no but this is agaisnt every fiber in my body but here it goes……….my name is Ernie…so I was just curious as if that was ur buddies name or not thats all!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 am
Later OAK.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 am
KK,
Wow, that is exactly what I am afraid of with my Dad and the Cubs…sorry dude, that really stinks.
I’ve often wondered how many people in the U.S. have been born, lived their entire lives, and then died without a Cubs victory in the WS during their lifetimes? Must be closing in on a billion by now…its like that old McDonalds sign…except it says CUBS: Over One-Billion Served a Life-time of Disappointment!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 am
OAK,
Your name is Ernie?
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Man Oaklifer Earnie was only like 5′1″ and carried around 10-20 grand all the time on him.And you guessed it N-O-B-O-D-Y wanted any of that cash,if you know what I mean
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Ernie? Only a Jailblazers fan would be named Ernie!!!
just kidding
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 am
My last name is…Wehadababbyitzaboy…..the third.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:31 am
My name is Osama, have Fun!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
My name, and born in Saudi!!! Not a good combo!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
OAKlifer Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 am
So what up Oaklifer???
Family of yours???
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LOL no but this is agaisnt every fiber in my body but here it goes……….my name is Ernie…so I was just curious as if that was ur buddies name or not thats all!!
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What a coincidence, 4eva is named Bert…
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
Raider O
We been looking ALL over 4 you!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
Hello, where did you all go!!! Helloooo!!!
LMFAO
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
Why did you tell on us Bo?!?!?!?!?
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
My name is really Marcus Allen Davis Buss III.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
sweet. Burt & Ernie!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
Yep I grew up on da streets
Sesame Street
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
4eva,
You know!! HLS, what a joke!!!
I’m in SD, surfing and soming!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 am
Dakota,
Where are you, are you calling your friends at the agency?!?
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 am
I grew up in Walnut Grove …
my friends call me “Grover”
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:56 am
When the Economy slowed down, I thought of getting a 2nd job to secure our income since my wife doesn’t work. I got a job at a university as an enrollment counselor.
At Xmas time, I told my co Christian co-worker Marry Christmas. My boss took me aside and told how that wasn’t PC, and that I should have said: Happy Holidays!!
By the way, I don’t work there now.
I thought it was a good way to earn a degree and an income at the same time.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
So O are you the only guy walking down the beach with a tie-dyed shirt on with a long beard and a silver and black turbin ?……or do you own a quicky mart lol
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:59 am
you hurt my widdle feewings
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
with a boom box next to your ear blairing Sweet Home Amann…sorry about spelling
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
break-time
just give me something 2 break
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good lunch! See ya.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
r8rpaver…
oh, that was a good one…sweet home amman…
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Raider O: thats cool of you to say Merry Christmas to a Christian co worker, even though you don’t beleive in Christ …
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Dakota Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Ernie? Only a Jailblazers fan would be named Ernie!!!
just kidding
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LOL, well you got me on that one Dakota!!
good work!!
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What a coincidence, 4eva is named Bert…
LMAO!!! funny shizzz
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Sweet home Amman Jordan
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet Home Amman Jordan
Muhammad, I’m coming home to you
In Badr Al Jadeeda they love the governor
Now we all did what we could do
Now waterboarding does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you?
Tell the truth
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Dakota: did you listen to Weird Al growing up ?
Amish Paradise was a classic!
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
LMFAO
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
NFLPA meeting postponed
New NFLPA director DeMaurice Smith cancelled today’s scheduled meeting with players on the Raiders team, his spokesman said Tuesday morning.
Smith will meet with the team Monday, which comes after he begins new CBA negotiations with the NFL. The current agreement expires after the 2010 season.
One person Smith may want to get know better: Raiders owner Al Davis.
Davis was instrumental in pushing through the previous labor agreement without a work stoppage. His relationship with former NFLPA director Gene Upshaw was considered a key to getting things done between the owners and players’ union.
Smith does not have Upshaw’s ties to Davis. And though Davis may be just one of 32 voices, his voice carries a little more weight than most. With Steelers owner Art Rooney headed out, that voice could get even louder.
-David White (SF Chronicle)
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
R8,
Sweet home Amman!!
LMFAO
RR,
I believe in and love Christ, to be a Musl!m you have to believe in Christ, Moses, and others.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Which draft pick makes the team better?
By OAKlifer – NFL Writer
Monday, June 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
True many of us had barley heard the names or maybe not at all, but in this case the two unproven footballers “deemed unworthy” of the draft slots just may have been the right picks. We may have finaly got it right!
Mike Mitchell S
Although Mitchell was regarded as a second day pick in most war rooms, the Raiders nab the workout warrior with their second-round choice. The hard-hitting, versatile defender has outstanding quickness and good power, showing that he can come up and make plays inside the box. He began his career as a free safety, shifting to strong safety during the 2006 GMAC Bowl, where he would line up for his final 22 games. This kid can bring the attitude back we’ve all longed for so long and just might be our awnser to the void left by R. Woodson and other great Raider safties. G. Wilson provided that but with a me first attitude that showed him the door. We need a stout run defense and a saftey to strike fear in the hearts of WR and RB in all the leauge.
DHB-WR
It all starts with his size and toughness. At 6-3 and 206 pounds, there are taller receivers out there, but few can combine that size with athleticism that matches Heyward-Bey. The junior has used that athleticism to become one of the best jump-ball threats in the nation. Heyward-Bey also has the speed to match just about any other receiver in this class. Taking a Flier on this kid that can flat out fly seemed to be right in line with many of the Raiders selections over the years, but this one felt different. This is a Kid who has excelled at track and field, played linbacker and was a Biletnikoff Award finalist, but above all he was a good kid and excellent football player. If this kid can learn the pro style offense and start trying to do the small things like work on blocking technique and his hands then we have a sure fire WR on our hands.
With that being said, I think that we had a bigger need at S then at WR and if Mitchell can jump ahead the learning curve and earn a starting role he will have a bigger impact in the imeadit future. However both of these kids will go on to have great Raider carrers.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
the whole last hour was just mod’ed LOL
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel and guard Brian Waters remain absent from “voluntary” offseason drills
Waters previously has made known his displeasure with the new regime. The reason for Vrabel’s absence isn’t known.
-Mike Florio (PFT)
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Very nice job Oak better then Jerry…..today lol
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
A Republican Rock star, never heard of such a thing.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
So how did Russell do in camp? Heyward-Bey? Mitchell?
Ahhh….we don’t know. Remember that folks. Media only has a small window into what is going on in these OTAs.
So regardless of what’s reported tomorrow…remember that….the media only gets a glimpse.
Save the projections (good or bad) until training camp.
Just my opinion
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
http://raiderbeat.com/?p=2500
COACH CABLE TRANSCRIPT FROM WEDNESDAY’S OTA
pretty sure most of us have already seen this!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Like were supposed to believe the controlled media
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
how you doin’ SnB Defense ?
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
4evaRaider Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Like were supposed to believe the controlled media
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Everything is controlled by someone
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
“The Raiders lease expires in 2011. They have made it clear that they’re looking for a new stadium. They’ve already sniffed Dublin, looking at some land near the center of the tri-valley area, but were essentially rebuffed by city officials.
Their options would appear to be limited; no, I don’t believe LA is in the equation because, A. LA still doesn’t have a suitable stadium. B. LA pols have indicated they really don’t want the Raiders back, (conversely, I don’t think Al D really wants to play the LA charade again–ok, call me naive) and C. if any team were to actually move there, it would probably be San Diego, which, yes, has their own stadium issues, but that’s another story.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
how you doin’ SnB Defense ?
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Not too bad. Had a pretty good day today…kept pretty busy…away from the desk
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
r8rpaver Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Very nice job Oak better then Jerry…..today lol
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Thanks brother it was gettin grimm in here!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Mike Mitchell is going to knock the pelosi out of some WR’s & TE’s in preseason
write that down.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
SnB … Cable should take his extra OTA now he has everyone back from school…wonder why he wont ?
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Mike Mitchell is going to knock the pelosi out of some WR’s & TE’s in preseason
write that down.
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I wish he would lay some wood on pelosi herself
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Rockstar,
Talking about draft busts on ESPN. I gotta ask why would a great high school QB prospect go play in a spread offense in college? None of these spread guys can play in the NFL at all.
Wouldn’t it be better to go to a Northern School where, do to the cold weather, tend to play more of a pro-style offense?
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
(conversely, I don’t think Al D really wants to play the LA charade again)
Yeah but he loved that LA market but between the leauge and Uncle Al I think your right LA wouldn’t be the choice….but your right there is not an abundance of stadium sites in or around our beloved bay….
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
r8rpaver Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
SnB … Cable should take his extra OTA now he has everyone back from school…wonder why he wont ?
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I never understood it personally. Actually he’s entitled to an extra minicamp. I think CAble is making a big mistake not taking advantage of that extra time. Especially with a young team that is hungry to work.
Being a “players coach” is fine and good….but I just hope that Cable realizes that sometimes he has to make unpopular decisions….like holding an extra mini-camp or benching popular lockerroom players
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Rockstar,
Mitchell has the right attitude and is sufficiently motivated. Let’s hope his football IQ matches his intensity and willingness to work hard
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I saw many gamesw when I was in LA but it never felot like home ya know???
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
felt sorry
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
LOL….Hey Wally Pippers
Just came home to grab a handfull of n0rco and saw your dribble on here thought I would LOL at all my bloggin buddies that havnt left the house yet today!!! Just got back from Alemeda…you guys will be surprised when you hear the news from beyond the steel gate!!!!! Funny how when I dnt post all my fans miss me and cant live with out me…well gotta go the first handfull is kickin in
~vios con dios~ boys!!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
yay
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
OAKlifer Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Which draft pick makes the team better?
By OAKlifer – NFL Writer
Monday, June 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
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Oaklifer jerry should have you banned from here sheeze try to compete with a legend!!!! HOW DARE YOU!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
S&B: yeah, you would think so (depending on the team)
Cable said part of the reason they drafted DHB ahead of Crabtree & Maclin was because he played in a pro style offense, which would make his development much quicker than guys from a spread offense. Said DHB would have got 50 TD’s in a spread offense. haha. DHB had garbage college QB’s too. He’s probably used to making shoestring catches and trying to run under or leap for inaccurate throws.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Man, that guy is desperate for attention!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Warren Sapp recently said that it doesn’t matter that Al Davis micro manages the Raiders, they do not have any talent. How would you assess their talent level?
Gil Brandt, NFL.com
Don, I think they may have the best player in the league in CB Nnamdi Asomugha, and they have three very good RBs in Darren McFadden,. Justin Fargas and Michael Bush. Zach Miller is one of the top TEs in the NFL. LB Thomas Howard is very god. and punter Shane Lechler is one of the best punters in NFL history. The guy I like is CB Chris Johnson, who quietly played really well for them last season.
As you and Warren can see, I think there is plenty of talent on this team. If they get good play from the QB, they have chance to be pretty good. And as a reminder, they are my pick to win the AFC West.
http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/278
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
who bobby jones jr.
nahh he just needs positive reinforcment for his ailments…LOL Cue Dakota and the email come on I know someone copy and pasted that thing!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:50 pm
He’s taking his meds by I V now.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Being a “players coach” is fine and good….but I just hope that Cable realizes that sometimes he has to make unpopular decisions….like holding an extra mini-camp or benching popular lockerroom players
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Agreed. I don’t think Cable is afraid to pull players. He did that last year with Huff, Curry, Routt, Etc.
I think his problem is knowing which players are the best at their position and what players he can trust.
He showed false loyalty to Fargas & Harris last year when they were clearly outplayed by their back ups. He said that players can’t lose their job to injury, so when he thought Walker & Burgess were “good to go” they were in the game and when they were out other guys stepped up and outplayed them
He wasn’t afraid to try a risky 17 yard FG run with Janikowski, but he was too afraid to try a RB by committee approach because none of them would get a “feel for the game” ? I’m actually glad Al Davis is helping Tom Cable out. Never thought I’d say that.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
S&B: yeah, you would think so (depending on the team)
Cable said part of the reason they drafted DHB ahead of Crabtree & Maclin was because he played in a pro style offense, which would make his development much quicker than guys from a spread offense. Said DHB would have got 50 TD’s in a spread offense. haha. DHB had garbage college QB’s too. He’s probably used to making sho3string catches and trying to run under or leap for inaccurate throws.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
LB Thomas Howard is very god
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Don’t tell O!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
OAKlifer Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
lookie lookie, bobert baged the neibors cat for some nookie…..Hey bob you got the night shifht this week or you still part time weekends man that new umm chicken burrito for 79 cents man I love that one!!!! howas the boss anyways and when did tacosmell get a new *steel gate!!!!!!!!
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Oak: I think they also have bullet proof glass in alameda….. Mom had to give him gas money and she works in alameda. He lives in citrus heights
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Of where all the rookie WR’s landed, which one do you think has the best chance to substantially contribute this year? And is there one who you like, who may be a sleeper?
Gil Brandt, NFL.com
Mike, I think Michael Crabtree has a very good chance of contributing in San Francisco.
I’m not sure if Brian Robiskie is considered a sleeper, but he is so well-prepared and could have an impact with the Browns this season. Fifth-round pick Johnny Knox of Abilene Christian is already signed and could make a dent with the Bears.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Oak: I think they also have bullet proof glass in alameda….. Mom had to give him gas money and she works in alameda. He lives in citrus heights
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LMFAO …ok this time I’m really out!!!!PEACE
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:02 pm
see ya OAKlifer!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Johnny Knox? LOL
S&B projected him as our 7th Round pick …
I’d laugh if he has immediate success with the Bears, even though they do have a talented QB and a depleted WR corps (light competition)
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
NFL Network 6/2
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
TW,
lol
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
channelsurfing.net
nfl.network …showing Raiders v eagles
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Later OAK, and take care.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
45 min. left!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
RR,
What do you do sir, if you don’t mind me asking.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I guess we won’t get a OTA update till tomorrow.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:19 pm
i’m an accountant. you?
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
do some consulting on the side …
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I wholesale cars, and I’m a student at SDSU.
Finance major.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I’m a professional beer taster. For the time being.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
RR,
CPA?
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Lynn,
I’m a part-time smoker!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Ive been known to work with trees myself.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Lynn,
lol, Xmas trees!!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I was doing the work of the Lord but, got laid off…… ….union carpenter.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Johnny Knox? LOL
S&B projected him as our 7th Round pick …
I’d laugh if he has immediate success with the Bears, even though they do have a talented QB and a depleted WR corps (light competition)
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I also picked Jarron Gilbert. Maybe I’ll take a peak at a few Bears games LOL….
As for the spread offense question…I understand and support Cable’s logic in picking D-HB over Crabtree and Maclin. I just HATED that the Raiders used the 7th overall to get him. Trading down had to be an option. Oh well…
Anyway, I think young QBs from southern conferences/spread offenses are at a disadvantage. They usually play with superior talent and offenses that exploit that advantage. They develop bad habits and take longer to develop. There are five starting QBs in the NFL from the SEC/Big12….Eli, Peyton, Cutler, Russell and Campbell…Only Peyton Manning came strong out of the gates. The other four have had to…in my opinion…unlearn some of the bad habits learned in their sandlot conferences.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
So am I crazy for thinking that the O will go over 5000 yards this season??!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
In the long run I think DHB will work out better than Crabtree and Maclin for us. As for taking him at seven I thought defense was the call at that spot.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
The offense should run for 2000 + as for the passing game it should get better how much remains to be seen.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Lynn,
So you like to drink, smoke, then play with wood!! lol
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Lynn,
Sorry dude, I couldn’t help it!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Percy Harvin is turning some heads in Minny
they are planning to alter the playbook to get the ball in his hands more, possibly even some use of the Wildcat formation
I hope Darrius Heyward-Bey makes that type of impression this week!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Wood??
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Carpenter??
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Duh ! I’m a little hung from yesterday.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
No more joke for you!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Someone should cut you loose, your neck must be killing you!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Anything new? Can our QB throw yet?
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
As the general would say…
OUTRO!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
last year we ran for 1987 yrds and gave up 2555 yrds that needs to reversed to be a contender.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I’m not propping up Fargas. READ. I’m saying there was a reason he was starting last year and it WAS NOT because he is great. It was because Bad Toes McFadden and Bad Attitude Bush couldn’t beat him out.
BTW – I don’t give rat’s if 98% of Raider BLOGGERS (not Raider FANS) agree with me.
98% of Raider bloggers thought -
Huff will thrive at FS
Cut Stu and Defense will be waaay better
G Wilson at SS will turn around the run defense
Sapp retiring was a help to the Defense
WRONG-WRONG-WRONG-WRONG
I’d rather be right than part of the ignorant masses.
I WANT DMAC and/or BUSH TO EARN A STARTING SPOT. I’m just not ready to annoint them because of their potential the way 98% of bloggers are.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Fargas BLOWS
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I thought McFadden earned the job when they signed him for 54 million dollars?
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Fargas-7396 career carries-7 TDs, 22 missed games due to injury, 65 dropped passes, lol
don’t quote me on those numbers, lol!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
COW,
I thought Huff will be better at FS, and I did think cutting Stu was the right thing.
Am I part of the 2%, or the 98%?!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
7396 carries!!! 7TDs!!!!!
Every 1000 carries, he will get a TD!!!!
F$@” Fargas!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I’d rather be right than part of the ignorant masses.
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LOL. you’re so much better than us COW
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Dakota,
7396!! Yards or carries??
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
LMAO
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
COW,
look at McFadden & Bush in the games where they had at least 15 carries …
then get back with us
you were also completely ignoring YPC and TD’s
gosh we’re so ignorant, aren’t we Jerry Mac bloggers?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
later guys!
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
You spend a #4 overall & 54 Million dollars, why BS anybody?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
164 yds in his 2nd pro game. Why BS anybody, COW?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
RR,
Later Bro.
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I don’t see any Mistabrown post?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
COW,
Justin Fargas has to earn the position as well. Right now he’s a good running back. But he can’t catch, does not score touchdowns and has not demonstrated the ability to consistently dominate football games. As it stands now, I’ll give Fargas 5 games in the last 2 years where he was the difference maker. THat’s 5 games over the course of 30 games, or, 1 out of 6.
DMAC and Bush have the potential to do much more. Then you add the age difference, catching ability and its easy for fans (and bloggers) to prefer that DMAC/Bush get most of the carries..
Huff? Never thought he would be the savior.
Stu Schweigart is a reserve safety for the winless Lions
I’ve been on record as saying run defense is the primary responsibility of the front 7. Davis has it backwards when it comes to run defense philosophy and I think puts waaaaaaaay to much responsibility on the position.
I was done with Warren Sapp at the end. But have no problem with the Raiders attempt to upgrade the position at the time.
See this is the problem with relying on free agency. Usually your getting a flawed player. Why was Wilson and Sapp available? It was because they were deemed not worth the dollars that Al Davis was willing to pay. THe other strike against free agency is that even if the player is talented…they retire on you in a few years (see Gannon, Rice and Sapp)
Free agency should only be used to plug a hole on a team that is on the brink of making a deep playoff run. That’s why Denver’s experiment is going to be an unmitigated disaster….and fun too watch!
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
should have said: “Davis puts waaaaaay too much responsibility on the SAFETY position”
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
That’s because you’re legally blind, Krappy.
Where in the heck has that little Blink 182 lover Charged Down been? I know high schools are out for the summer, maybe his folks forced him to take that job at Pizza Hut.
Or maybe he’s just been rehearsing his pants off to get the jams off the new Blink record down.
Either way, the Chargers have still never won a super bowl.
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
The Moderator isnt letting my post through unless they are so vanilla its not worth it.
KoolKell Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I don’t see any Mistabrown post?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
K00lKell I get the feeling since you are aware there are no post from me you are the l i b e r a l S o c i a l i s t M O D thats blocking my post!
True or false ?
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Ok, it works if you space out the “pointed” keywords. That same post without spaces is awaiting moderation!
What a joke..
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Raiderettes, in 1raq to boost morale for our troops!:
http://www.theredbulls.org/article112
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Raider O,
Been crazy busy.
We’ll have that discussion soon.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Raider O you are funny bro!!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
here`s your ota update from twitter.
Coach Cable: ” We looked really good. There was a really good turnout. We got some guys back, I like the first day. Good attitude.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Coach Cable: “These next three weeks are pretty valuable in terms of situational play. We just have to keep getting better.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Bumped into TE Zach Miller, he says he’s feeling pretty good and he’ll be getting into it on the practice field today
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Willie Brown: “I think the (defensive backs) did very well today.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Willie Brown on the team: “Being off for a week gives you a chance to regroup. They came back well-rested with a lot of energy.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Rookie WR Louis Murphy: “I felt sharp and crisp today. Coach said practice went very well, especially with last week off.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Rookie WR Louis Murphy: “There was high intensity and high enthusiasm.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Thanx Blackdeath..sounds very incouraging
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
BlackDeath…
thanks for sharing, great news, I must say I didnt like the guy at first, but when I read Jerrys interview with him right after the draft, and how Cable had wanted him, i wasnt all that pissed, hope hell beat Javon out of the line-up =)
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Is there a press conference this week during the OTA?
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Hey, Jerry Mac…..
How about a FIX!
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
LMN,
I don’t hope that anyone beats anyone else out of the line-up. All I hope is that the best players are put on the field come September. If Walker wins then so be it. If Barnes wins then so be it. If Gunheim wins then so be it. If Hiram wins then so be it. I don’t care. Preconceived notions don’t necessarily help a football team to turn around a poor recent history.
The only qualification of that is at QB. I don’t care if Russell stinks in camp or pre-season. Garcia will take no one anywhere we want to be. The youngster deserves the chance to swim.
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
M…
I really dont know what to say about that post…
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
From, David White’s twitter page:
“Per a source, Raiders in no rush to sign draft picks. Think post Independence Day, with McFaddens signing an exception last year.”
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
909…
that can mean two things, and even both… they dont have the money ready, or they have doubts in their picks… and if its both, they have doubts in the picks, and needs to use the money very wisely….
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Hey LMN
I was wondering, why aren’t you a Viking Fan?
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:42 pm
LMN….
Or it could mean back to business as usual. It has been Al’s practice over the years, to start getting guys signed in July. He usually gets them (contracts) done in time, so that no one misses any training camp time. With of course, Russell being a glaring exception.
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:42 pm
LMN….
Or it could mean back to business as usual. It has been Al’s practice over the years, to start getting guys signed in July. He usually gets them (contracts) done in time, so that no one misses any training camp time. With of course, Russell being a glaring exception.
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Al seems to get things done contract wise.
No one thought he’d get Nnamdi and Lechler and when he did, they complained he paid too much.
Not happy either way…
Just need to WIN…
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Nnamdi21…..
Very true, it’s always a “damned if you do/damned if you don’t”. With making 20-22 year old kids, instant multi-millionaires.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
M Lonetree
Couldn’t agree more. Now, how do you suppose a “Mistabrown” could come up with such an “wrong” statement?
I just don’t understand some people.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Jerry/Mod why do I have to use characters to get my post through while others dont ?
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
post823,Mistabrown,couldnt agree more,how these libs think amazes me! Koolkell,the post about youre pops passing before the RAIDERS win over the Vikings,GOT to believe he saw the game in the best seats in the house GB
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Thanks Gilbert, I appreciate the thought.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
It would be nice to have Charles Woodson and Mitchell playing Safety right now. Wow
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:50 pm
In relation to intellectual honesty
Intellectual rigour is an important part, though not the whole, of intellectual honesty — which means keeping one’s convictions in proportion to one’s valid evidence.[2] For the latter, one should be questioning one’s own assumptions, not merely applying them relentlessly if precisely. It is possible to doubt whether complete intellectual honesty exists — on the grounds that no one can entirely master his or her own presuppositions — without doubting that certain kinds of intellectual rigour are potentially available. The distinction certainly matters greatly in debate, if one wishes to say that an argument is flawed in its premises.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I have 2 kids in the @rmy and i lost a nephew in the w@r…..How dare you say it was for nothing
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:03 pm
STL,
I can’t wait to hear your answers, especially about the Holly Spirit!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Sorry, What was it for?
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:03 pm
You guys just sit there and let other families fight for your freedoms…Man in pi$$ed…HOW DARE YOU F
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:07 pm
R8,
I’m sorry for your loss, my cousin is in the @rmy.
Green Beret.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Repost
Sorry, What was it for?
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 pm
All I’m getting is indignation?
What did those 5,000 die for?
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
O nephew was a ranger hooah
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:13 pm
R8,
KK is a Vet!!
Bro, it sounds like a very important and sensitive subject for you. Are you sure you want talk about it in a blog! You may hear things…. You know!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Kell has there been another attack on USA soil ????
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
R8,
Prev post, just trying to help!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
No i dont O…..KK if you are a VET Thank You
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Thanx O
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
R8,
LAX!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:20 pm
R8,
Sorry!!! Didn’t read your last posts!!
So I ask again:
Is it to crazy to think, we can get 5000 yards frim the Offense??!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:25 pm
# M Lonetree Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
LMN,
I was just responding to your assertion that you hoped that Murphy would beat out Javon. I don’t care who beats out the other guy. Best man win.
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well that makes sense….
but you said: “I don’t hope that anyone beats anyone else out of the line-up”…
hard to respond to that… if javon is on the starting line-up our offense wont be any better than they were last year…. Schilens, Murphy or even Watkins really needs to be better than some of last years crowd…
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
R8paver,Im with you all the way,W/much respect for youre family and loved ones,pray that all return safe!Also,as prior service Army,I understand youre emotions,just remember,most of our country are center right,got youre back,period! Now Obama is planning on cutting defense,so the 2010 elections are so important!vote!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I was being cheeky, sorry.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:45 pm
LMN,
How can you say that, when there are people here that lost loved ones at war!
I’m not saying that your statement is Right or Wrong, but think of those parents.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
KK,
LMAO
That’s a 1st, Musl!ms are too emotional!
lol
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Sympathy for the fallen or the parents, don’t change the horrible caprice of the decisions made/Out.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:48 pm
KK,
Don’t be sorry, I know it was a joke.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
raider O…
sorry, that they died is tragic, but that does not change they died for nothing…. and thats even worse… like the french and germans in WW1 all over again…
if you have to fight, it has to be worth something… the 1raq war was not worse the cost, at any point or at any way you weigh it… so yeah they died for nothing… and if I was a parent I would fight the gorvernment like rumsfeld and ch3ney in courts to get them punished for sending my son/daughter in a war worth nothing…
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
post 870,OSAMA did that,Osama did that,like all you posters,will refrain from any more comments tonight,wake UP,done and OUT
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
LMN,
Maybe I am too sensitive! Having kids will do that to you.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
correction… worth the cost…
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
raider O…
i have been to war, and it was worth it, its now safe in those parts….
I stopped my contract, because they wanted to send me to 1raq…. it was not worth it, you can die in any war, but if you have to it shouldnt be in vain….
if they wanted to send me to afghan1stan, I would go, but now i have been out for some time, so I doubt they will call my number…
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Layer KK.
Gilbert,
I didn’t do anything!! I smoke a little, but that’s it!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:59 pm
raider O…
i stopped my contract BECAUSE OF my parents… if they were going to lose me, they at least should have the optiond to say he died for a good cause… 1raq was not in any way a good cause…
all a11ies that died in 1raq died in vain…
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:00 pm
well, i will pack my things and walk home in the sunrise, listening to the birds sing their songs.. man i love having the late shifts this time of year…
see ya guys, take care, and behave =)
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Raider O,
I have a little time now if your ready.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:05 pm
STL,
Yes sir.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
raider o…
I was in yugos1avia, several tours, we stopped genocide, we stopped massacres and we gave tehm freedom…. THATS WORTH IT!! had I died down there, my parents could say I died for a good cause… They wanted us there, they now can live among each others, they have schools, elections and so much more…. thats WORTH IT…
the 1raq war was not mandated, it was elegal and if there should have been an international force they should ahve been there after the 2nd gulf war (the first american gulfwar)
Im out….
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
LMN:
Thanks for your serveice. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the freedoms provided by the young men and women of this country who join the military.
God bless…
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Hey Jerry
Russell’s passer rating over the last 7 games was 91%. He would have to regress quite a bit to disappoint, no?
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:50 pm
In Justin Fargas’ last 440 carries, he’s got 5 TD’s.
http://www.nfl.com/players/justinfargas/profile?id=FAR068315
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am
5 Questions with Rookie WR Louis Murphy
2 June 2009 No Comment
DeMarcus Davis
Staff Writer, SBreport.net, Raderfans.net
Wow and double WOW!!!
Watching workouts, it’s clear that another Raider wide-out is trying to make a name for himself. The much lesser hyped Louis Murphy out of Florida is quickly showing just why the Raiders drafted him. Louis’ athleticism is quite evident and seemed almost effortless as he would make the difficult grabs as well as the easy ones wit ease. He also possesses the natural instincts to change his routes and come back towards the ball rather waiting for the ball to come to him. Add in his speed and his 6′-2″ 200lb. frame, and you have the makings of a legitimate deep threat
I was able to slow him down long enough to shoot a few questions to him:
Q: How was your practice?
A: Oh, I think it went well…it went very well.
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Q: With your size and speed, what do YOU think you bring to the table?
A: I just bring myself really. Everything I do…everything I do for the game. At Florida, I was considered as a deep threat. Here, they have me doing a lot of stuff; deep routs, crossing the middle, everything. Right now I’m just learning the playbook and learning from the leaders on the team.
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Q: Coming from college to the pros, what do YOU feel is the hardest thing for you now?
A: The hardest thing? The hardest thing…for me…is just picking up the playbook. You know, they’re throwing a lot at you real fast. The speed, I can say is kinda pretty much the same for me. It seems like…you know…just some faster linebackers and some faster linemen but on the outside, going against defensive backs and safeties, it’s pretty much the same.
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Q: Now, you were talking about you were a deep threat, but a lot of those passes you were making weren’t deep but were very athletic and difficult. Is that an added dimension you’ve always had or is that something you have been working on now?
A: That’s what I did a lot of at Florida too. We had kind of a west coast offense at Florida too. A lot of the plays are the same but the terminology is a little different. I caught a lot of hitches, drive routes, drag routes, shallow routes at Florida, but yeah…whatever the coach has me to do, that’s what I am here to do.
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Q: Down in Florida, you had one starter, but here you’ve got Garcia who’s the seasoned veteran and you have JaMarcus who’s been in the league a couple of years; talk about that dynamic because they’re two totally different styles. Are you able to adjust to the two?
A: YEAH man YEAH! Actually, both of them are just coaching me. I just call them “coach” really because Jeff Garcia, after every play, he’s talking to me. Every time I’m out there with JaMarcus, he’s talking to me. I really can’t just pick one style because I’m trying to learn everything…I’m just trying to soak it up.
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:01 am
KoolKell Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:50 pm
In Justin Fargas’ last 440 carries, he’s got 5 TD’s.
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Dizam he only needs like 900 carries to get 10 td guy is a scoring machine!
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:43 am
For the Osmonds, bonus points for Blazing saddles! Minus points for Spinal Tap, but given your line of work, that one forgiveable.
That one hits a little too close to home for musicians from that era…:)
Love to quote movies too, nothing quite like zingin’ one out there at just the right moment…
How long you been doin’ the medical speciality? Never had and no offense, hope to never have one. Can’t imagine…are your patients knocked out first or how does that work me wonders?
Ahh, probably the last thing you want to talk about is WORK!
Like that you’re adventurous with your hair and not married to one style (Like Homer says to Spider Pig in the Simpsons movie “Ooh! You have so many LOOKS!”) not to imply…uh, never mind…even in e mail form I manage to lodge my foot in my yapper on occasion…
You have magnificent cheek bones by the way. Remarkable…
Though I am woefully partial to blondes, the brown hair works for you too.
Shorter make you look younger…
My mind hops about…
Oh! Speaking of!
Dancer aye?
Something terrible seductive about a woman who can move…
maybe its the well defined legs too…
Hop-ping-aboot!~
Sorry…
Anyways you, really enjoyed the site. You’re a tremedously interesting person and it seems you’ve made a nice little life for yourself.
Congrats!
Enjoy the week Sherene (OMG! Even your name is cool! *thinks to self* “WTF gives?!
and don’t forget to take time out just for you.
Gotta recharge those batteries now and again don’t cha noe…
Peace!~
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:44 am
Oops
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:46 am
I think we still ahve a question at SAM LB. Williams has had like 19 frikkin years to earn the spot and has proven time and again even when healthy he can’t.
Many thought picking up a true run stuffing MLB and moving Morrison down to the spot would help and it probably would, but so will gap responsibility and solid, basic play. No more over running and making bad reads Captain!
Hope Marshall calls them out for it. at least privately…
Lets go Raiders!
June 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 am
We’ll find out in 09′ if Davis’s vision has turned around the team or tarnished his legacy.
Lets hope we see the improvements in W’s on the board.
Plenty of explosive weapons. Hope Cable can help utilze them.
June 3rd, 2009 at 4:01 am
New coaches this year anyone know mcuh about them?
Seems like guys who specialize in Davis football. Thats a good thing I’m thinking since they answer to the man
June 3rd, 2009 at 4:52 am
Morning NATION
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:28 am
2009 AFC West Champions Oakland Raiders
Get user 2 it YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:29 am
useD,sorry I a little excited!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:47 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
How’s the AM crew this morning? Dirt Lot, 4eva, LMN, NMF, Rockstar…good morning Nnamdi21!
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
2009 AFC West Champions Oakland Raiders
I like the sound of it.
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
fine AND dandy Hwnrdr!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,HWNDR,4EVA NOMOREARGAS,N21…
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:55 am
SORRY NOMOREFARGAS,FINGER’S ARE WALKING 2 FAST.WHAT THE HELL IS EARGAS ANYWAY ?
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:58 am
Mornin’ O Nation breakfast crew!
http://twitter.com/oakraiders
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:00 am
eargas,now thats funny,could you just imagine???
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 am
EARGAS, isn’t that the methane emitted from the ears by s#!+heads like n@rco b@@b?
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:03 am
‘MORNING RAIDER TW, SORRY I BAILED OUT ON YOU YESTERDAY, U TALKED ABOUT THE TATUM HIT ON STINGLEY, A TRUE SPORT’S TRAGEDY..
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:03 am
The NFL site has a poll on their Raider page:
Which team do you think will win the NFC East?
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
But they don’t have a vote for WHO GIVE A GOOD G@DDAMN!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:05 am
EARGAS- A.K.A / EAR FART’S
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:06 am
MOrning Nation Whats good brethran????
But they don’t have a vote for WHO GIVE A GOOD G@DDAMN!!!
Thats one for me!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:06 am
Yes, that was a true sports tragedy, especially now that he has passed on. I was pointing out that is the reason why Tatum will probably never get in the hall.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:07 am
No prob DIRT-Lot, I was at work & can reply intermitantly anyway. I guess Tatum will just have to be happy to see Willie Brown in the HOF.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:15 am
THAT IS ALWAYS A TOUGH DEBATE, SOME SAY U GO FULL SPEED BE IT PRACTICE / PRE-SEASON / GAME-DAY / SUPER-BOWL, OTHER’S LIKE RUSS FRANCIS SAY JACK TATUM IS NOTHING SHORT OF THUG..
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:15 am
That’s funny…why would the NFL post a poll like that on the Raider page? Oh well, check me off for who cares, also!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 am
Whoa…there’s a name from the past…Russ Francis. Local Hawaii boy who played across the bay, but was soft enough to not take a thug hit from Tatum. Funny because his whole family was involved in wrestling…well, in Hawaii anyways.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:21 am
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Brandon Marshall is free to play the entire 2009 season, providing his surgically repaired hip allows it.
Marshall learned Tuesday he won’t face disciplinary action from the NFL over his latest arrest in a domestic dispute.
League spokesman Greg Aiello told The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos’ Pro Bowl receiver has been notified that no punishment is forthcoming as the result of his arrest in Atlanta on March 1 that stemmed from a fight with his new fiance.
Charges were dropped the next day when Marshall and his fiance, Michi Leshase Nogami-Campbell, refused to testify against each other.
“Brandon is thrilled,” Marshall’s lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, told The AP. “I’ve always maintained that the NFL would treat us fairly. We felt if they took the time to do a thorough investigation, which they did, there would be no basis for discipline. That was the finding. We’re thrilled.”
Steinberg said Marshall received a letter from commissioner Roger Goodell clearing him but also cautioning him to steer clear of trouble.
“The letter in summary says: We’ve done a full and complete investigation of the situation, and because it’s not clear what took place we don’t feel there’s a basis for discipline,” Steinberg said. “He (Goodell) expected Brandon to toe the line and Brandon will toe the line.”
“We are humbled, enthused and excited by this decision by the commissioner’s office,” Marshall’s agent, Kennard McGuire, told The AP. “We also understand that Brandon has to continue to grow, be accountable and responsible. We have no doubt he’ll do all the above and more.”
The Broncos, who declined comment until Wednesday, were worried that Marshall’s latest arrest could lead to another suspension for repeated violations of the league’s personal conduct code. He missed last year’s opener for a series of police-related incidents with his former girlfriend, Rasheeda Watley.
Marshall is scheduled to stand trial in Atlanta next week for two counts of misdemeanor battery, charges that stem from a March 6, 2008, incident involving Watley. That arrest was part of what led to Marshall’s suspension for the 2008 opener.
Repeat offenders of the league’s conduct policy, such as Tank Johnson and Chris Henry, have received eight-game suspensions. Adam “Pacman” Jones was suspended for the 2007 season after repeated run-ins with the law.
By ARNIE STAPLETON
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:23 am
good morning Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, OAKlifer, TW …
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 am
good morning 4eva, exla (if you guys are still here)
where’s Bobby?
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 am
I read Tatum’s book yrs ago & working under Woody Hayes had him hitting first, intercept after. From the beginning he went for the man. I admired him for the philosophy of hit him so hard so the ball can’t be held on to. Francis, he’s just pissed the Raiders whipped them in 76. Also cries about Villapiano holding him on a pass play.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 am
Thanks Rockstar…looks like Nnamdi and Chris J better make his day a living **** both games!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:25 am
HEY ROCKSTAR..
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 am
RR, that’s just wrong, the NFL has a soft spot for the Donkeys. Last yr they reduced his suspention! Is Bolwen married to Goodell forchristssake????
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 am
Oh well…where is Russ now? Hahaha!!! Phil V holding him?
I think Woody’s philosophy needs to come back to Raiderland. But then…can anyone hit that hard anymore?
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 am
Yep I’m still here 4 awhile anyway
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:29 am
Can’t beleive Marshall gets off the hook that easily!
I’m guessing “Mop Handle” Green won’t be punished by the NFL either, thus re-claiming his starting RT job via Cable scholarship
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 am
But then…can anyone hit that hard anymore?
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Two words…..MIKE MITCHELL
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:35 am
Hwnrdr: CJ & Nnamdi shut down Royal & Marshall last time we played dungver. I expect even better results now that our shutdown CB’s got a pay raise and Bashin’ Brandon is coming back from a hip injury …
Anybody scared of Kyle Orton’s arm? haha
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:35 am
Mornin Double R,
The Mop should be punished by the NFL for his lack of ability to hold his ground at the point of attack….Out the door with the scholarships like I said may the best man win unless his name starts with a G and ends in arcia…
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:36 am
Anybody scared of Kyle Orton’s arm? haha
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Other than Josh Mcdaniels no dont think so…….
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
another slap on the wrist.Thats why he will do something really stupid again and then wonder why he gets the full punishment.Then arbitration then re-enstatment and he will do it all over again.Dakota posted his available rap-sheet yesterday,and what a lond read that was.Oh-yes Marshall WILL get in trouble againand then the NFL looks like they coddle their millionaires cause they do and the players know it.Man if my rap sheet was that long I’d be doing 5-10
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
two more words:
Frantz Joseph….if this kid can catch ya he will whack ya!!!
any news on this guy Double R??? since jerry has decided to take the week off I was thinkin you might have some updated news!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:39 am
I want to see M&M have a bone crushing, jaw dropping, eye opening hit on Tomlinson on MNF behind the line of scrimmage that makes the crowd go nuts!
Our defense needs that confidence & swagger. Especially the run d …
If Frantz Joseph was faster, he’d be a menace
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:41 am
I HAD A STRONG DISLIKE 4 NEW ENGLAND THROUGH THE MID 2 LATE 70′S ALSO. PRIMARILY BECAUSE OF RUSS FRANCIS AND THAT PINCEL-NECK GEEK STEVE GROGAN..
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:43 am
The Mop should be punished by the NFL for his lack of ability to hold his ground at the point of attack
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Cornbread is good at holding. false starts too. he’s not a pass protector by any stretch of imagination. He takes the “matador” approach
olay!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:44 am
Morning RaiderRockstar:
“If Frantz Joseph was faster, he’d be a menace.”
That’s why I think he will be on the practice squad or cut.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:45 am
Rockstar…yes they did. Kyle Orton? McDaniels has confidence in him I guess.
OAKlifer…I’m hoping that Mitchell is the answer to what we needed for a long time now. Have seen youtube highlights on this kid, and yes, he has punched guys in the kisser.
Dirt Lot…LOL, that pencil neck geek!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 am
That’s why I think he will be on the practice squad or cut.
sad but true……to bad too I love this kids motor he would make a great back up middle line backer…..could you imagine after tomlinson and co get three 1st downs d will be a little tired and 1st and 10 from the Oak 45 Morrison just came out 9 straight running plays…. Jospeh in at middle line backer…ball is snapped play action Mitchell on a blitz on the strong side forces Rivers to step up in the pocket..SMASH Frantz crushes Rivers fumble!!! ball is loose huff there to scoop it up….AHHH!!!! crowd goes wild
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 am
exla: I think you’re right
David Nixon = practice squad
Frantz Joseph = sorry pal. you don’t have “Raider speed”
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:53 am
OAKlifer -
9 straight running plays from SD sounds about right
Raiders blitz though? hmm …
Jerry Mac thinks it was just good practice for the o-line, not something Marshall plans to implement on game day (I guess we’ll see)
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:56 am
Hopefully Big Al realizes that MLB is a waaaay diffrent position altogether.Lambert,Butkus,Singletary and even Millen were not fast,just mean,nasty and a nose 4 da ball.Keep Joseph,imo
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:56 am
OAKlifer Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 am
But then…can anyone hit that hard anymore?
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Two words…..MIKE MITCHELL
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GAWD, I hope so, knockin’ out some Donkeys(would that be called a Donkey punch???)But remember Tatum took out about 4 key Raiders in practice one year. His only down side I ever saw from him. Dirty? NO. Big hitter!lol
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:58 am
U REMEMBER GROGAN,HWNDR. GUY HAD A NECK SHAPPED LIKE..A HALF A PRETZEL OR SOMETHING,THEY WERE A GOOD TEAM TO.THAT PLAYOFF GAME IN 77 WENT INTO DBL OT. WAS THE GREATEST FOOTBALL GAME EVER IMO !!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:58 am
and we may just play some 3-4,so Frantz may just make it
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
I remember when they was the boston pats
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
Jerry Mac thinks it was just good practice for the o-line, not something Marshall plans to implement on game day (I guess we’ll see)
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It will happen we are set up to surprise some people this year!!
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just mean,nasty and a nose 4 da ball.Keep Joseph,imo
Yup!!! this is the heart and attitude we need on D he will be the
Fargas of the LB crew IMHO if every group had a Fargas/Frantz type of dude everybody woudld be better!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 am
my sentiments EXACTLY Oaklifer!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:03 am
SORRY NOT AWAKE YET ,COLTSGAME WENT DBLE OT, STABLER WON NE. GAME WITH RUSHING T.D. AS TIME RAN OUT..IN 76
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:03 am
Yup, I remember Grogan…that is why I was laughing this morning. That was a good game in ‘77. Now, I don’t remember that far back, 4eva.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:03 am
Yep Jmac at DT and Fargas at MLB we would have the best run D hehehehehe
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:05 am
‘76…sorry.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:06 am
Anybody see this?
Blues owner Checketts wants to buy Rams (AP) – 16 hours ago
St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts is heading a group seeking to buy the NFL’s Rams and keep the team in St. Louis.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:06 am
That would be funny, 4eva…but sad. But these days, you never know. Stranger things have happened!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:07 am
speaking of guys with goofy necks …
what ever happened to RB Harvey Williams?
or 49ers DB Merton Hanks (sp?)
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:08 am
Yeah its fun 2 say such things but in reality that would suck
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:09 am
he Broncos have made a lot of moves, but they don’t appear to have a sound plan. ~Clayton
LOL…..
Rumors: Cutler may get Marshall to Chicago…~bspn insider
LOL……..
with LaDainian Tomlinson only mustering 3.8 per rush. ~ Bill W.
LMFAO……..
Just some morning qoutes off BSPN for the AM crew!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:09 am
LOLOLOL RR Williams takes the neck,I mean cake
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:10 am
he looked like a turkey on the chopping block
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:10 am
RaiderTW,
The problem is the NFL rule against majority cross ownership. Some waiver would have to be made and the owner of the Nugget also is a part owner.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 am
Yep Jmac at DT and Fargas at MLB we would have the best run D
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can we run the 3-4 jmac could be that legitiment Nose Tackle all 3-4 coaches rave about….man would we be versitile.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 am
Eric Dickerson had a long neck. lol
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 am
Justin fargas 3rd 96 pick he is not some undrafted fa who made the team and if he played mlb he would probably whiff on most tackles considering his horrible vision, but enough negative Im ready to see an explosive Offense !
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 am
Rodney Harrison = goodnight now.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:16 am
In late March, reports surfaced that the league was considering the possibility of selling discreet corporate sponsorships to team practice jerseys.
DOh……
who’ll fork over cash for the privilege of sponsoring the 3.5-to-4.5-inch patch on the shirts worn by the team while on the practice field.
DOh….
hopefully this isnt the rib joint down the street I can just see it now right above the big silver 2 a all you can eat bbq advertisement…lol weare going to be the laughing stock of preseason!!! LOOL
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:16 am
Captain Morgan run!!! BBL NATION
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:19 am
is it 7:16 am where you are??? jus curious!!
LOL
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:21 am
Dolphins QB Chad Pennington wants the world to know that he doesn’t Twitter.
on a side note Pennington also thought it would be wise if he came out of the closet about he and Eric mangini’s G@y realationship….
” I just think the world and the city of NY should know”
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:22 am
HARVEY WILLIAMS LOOK’D LIKE A BOTTLE OF BEER FROM BEHIND !!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:24 am
Wasnt Harvey Williams A black belt or something????
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
on a side note Pennington also thought it would be wise if he came out of the closet about he and Eric mangini’s G@y realationship….
” I just think the world and the city of NY should know”
FUNNY S%&T!!!
HARVEY WILLIAMS LOOK’D LIKE A BOTTLE OF BEER FROM BEHIND !!!!
Even funnier!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:36 am
On that note…hope you all have a good day!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:37 am
Later Hwnrdr!!!
Good day to you !!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:51 am
zzzz….tumbleweed.zzzzzzz…..
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:57 am
Let me interrupt this uncomfortable gap in the conversation with a hearty GGGGOOOOO LLLLAAAAKKKKEEEERRRRSSS!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:05 am
Oaklifer,I live in west central florida,new port richey 2B exact,so no its not 7:16 but 10:16,1105 now.But its too muggy 2 go out later so I take my dog 4 a nice cool ride and do my running early =)
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 am
where is vicodin victor???
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
test,its only wed.so RR shouldnt be in a meeting.Give us something Rockstar!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:22 am
damm the bad luck,my neighbor just started his smoker BBL NATION!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 am
Live at OTAs
The Raiders open OTA practice to the media Wednesday morning at about 9:30 a.m.
We’ll go ahead with some live Twitter coverage of the 2-hour workout, but we’ll limit the posts a little more … things like player roll call, injuries, plays of note.
You can read it live here or go to http://www.twitter.com/bydavidwhite. A post-practice blog post will follow in the afternoon.
Thanks as always for playing.
-David White (SF Chronicle)
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
test,its only wed.so RR shouldnt be in a meeting.Give us something Rockstar!!!
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sorry 4eva. actually was in a meeting. got out just in time
OTA’s start in 1 hour
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 am
HARVEY WILLIAMS LOOK’D LIKE A BOTTLE OF BEER FROM BEHIND !!!!
he looked like a turkey on the chopping block
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LOL. you guys crack me up!
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
****The year, the draft, Rod Woodson Comments****
Man, I really want to see the Raider Nation do real well this year to make the play-offs would make my year.
I also would love to see the players we drafted do better this year than any other draft. Mainly for two reasons, One, they seem like such high character footballs guys. Second, I am just tired of the media talking so much smack! I think if New England made the picks we made ESPN would be going on and on about how New England’s staff does their homework better than anyone else in making there selections. I could hear big mouth Chris Carter now, “they find the hidden gems in the draft.” Winning should take care of all that smack!!!!
Now on to Rod Woodson (Jerry’s previous post) – I respect Woodson but I am getting tired of this track speed football player comparisons, from other track guys. I lived in Fort Wayne, IN for a short time where Rod Woodson grew up and all I would hear about Rod Woodson was not just his football game. Most of the time I would hear how fast he was on the track! I had friends tell me they thought he was a better track guy when they played against him. So maybe Purdue should have passed on Woodson in fear of his track speed (NNNNoooo!!!!)
I also played football against Tyrone Weatly in high school and guess what? Not only was he fast on the football field, he was one of the fastest track guys I ever saw at his size. If you recall Raider Nation Weatly had an 80 yard TD when he played for Oakland Guess what? He made that TD with track speed(NNNoooo!!!!!). Derrick Alexander went to U of M as a WR (opposite of Desmond Howard) and played at KC. He could stretch the field and make a big catch. A couple big catches were on the Raiders. Guess What? He was a big time track guy in high school. What??? Yeah, he had track speed (NNNNoooooo!!!!!). Don’t fear track speed when the guy can play football.
I think it is crazy to hold DHB’s feet against the fire because he runs a 4.3 40 time God bless him! I bet Woodson or Jerry Rice wish they ran a 4.3 40 time back in the day. Could you imagine Jerry Rice running a 4.3 40 time? Now DHB has to do more than run he has to adjust to the ball and make great catches but I don’t see why they keep calling this guy just a track guy, when he played football as well. He made some great catches in college, which usually his QB had off target. Most of the time he had to go get the ball or muscle it away from two a double team. Most football athletes in any skilled position are pretty fast guys, would you agree? Most of us who played skilled positions in High school always had coaches pushing us to run track to stay in shape or play another sport. When did it become a bad thing to be fast at WR? This kid DHB is not just fast he is tall, has a strong solid build and fast in a pro style offense.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I would be happy if we picked Crabtree but the more I hear about Crabtree, I don’t know if he fits into the selfless player the Raiders are investing their dollars in at this time. Not to mention there were 9 other teams who passed him up as well. Besides Crabtree I think DHB had the #s to get you the most upside at WR. The other issue the analysts did not bring up in the draft is picks 17 Jets, 19 Tampa Bay (possible), 21 Eagles, 22 Minnesota, 29 NY. So the only way we could have got DHB lower in the draft is if someone else traded down with us, which was not in the cards. I was big on Hakeem Nicks he kind of reminded me of Tim Brown in his play on the field (not speed) but he was rumored to have put on an additional 15-20 lbs nursing an injury before the draft. Some people said he looked more like a tightened and this was a guy who was already getting buy with 4.55 speed.
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
damm the bad luck,my neighbor just started his smoker BBL NATION!!!
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We must have different interpetion of bad luck…LOL
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
Dungy Will Take Collinsworth’s Spot On FNIA
Posted by Mike Florio
According to the New York Daily News, former Bucs and Colts coach Tony Dungy will be joining Football Night In America, the NBC Sunday evening pregame show.
Dungy likely will be taking the spot previously occupied by Cris Collinsworth, with former Chargers and Pats safety Rodney Harrison replacing Jerome Bettis.
NBC Sports & Olympics Chairman Dick Ebersol is expected to announce the hiring of Dungy and Harrison today.
As previously announced, Collinsworth will be working the games with Al Michaels, and Bettis’ contract wasn’t renewed.
-PFT
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:45 am
Collinsworth is a tool
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 am
Mike Brown To Visit The Chiefs
Posted by Mike Florio
Former Bears safety Mike Brown, whose contract expired in Chicago earlier this year, will be visiting the Chiefs, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Brown could be signing with Kansas City in time for an upcoming mandatory minicamp.
The current starters at safety are Bernard Pollard and Jarrad Page.
Biggs points out that Brown has a connection to new Chiefs coach Todd Haley, who was the receivers coach in Chicago during Brown’s second season with the team.
Brown could push Pollard, the man who coincidentally blew out the knee of Pats quarterback Tom Brady last September. The injury launched the career of current Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel — and helped cement Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli’s ability to find high-quality players in the latter rounds of the draft.
-PFT
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 am
ex chargers/broncos S Marlon McCree signed with the Jags …
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:55 am
good work Double R, as usuall!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 am
You cannot access the following Web address:
http://www.twitter.com/bydavidwhite
The site you requested is blocked under the following categories: Dating/Personals
LOL. (above) is from my work computer. Darn It! somebody else is going to have to keep us updated …
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
Hey RR
same here!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 am
well, well, well, look whos here all the same morons that never leave the house and live to blog!!!! I was just got back from the island looks like burgess has showed up! he’s ready!! insider tells me that j-russ will start to share snaps with Garcia as early as next week. and mike bush was already complianing about playing second fiddle thats right all the reports from inside say fargas is still number 1 with mcfadden backing him up…I smell a trade!!! Hey wannaberocker oaklifer, dont you guys have jobs???? hey wanna be we could read pft or espn if we wanted to copy and paste makes you look stupid!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 am
good work Double R, as usuall!
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thanks man. I wish 4eva would smoke some turkey legs for us at his neighbor’s place and share!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:07 am
Bad news re: Mike Brown. That guy has incredible instincts when he is healthy. I’d rather have him than that Cowboy DB. Brown reminds me of Woodson in his last few seasons…
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:08 am
Bobby,
i’m sharing useful information. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. others might want to stay informed
we all know how useful your janitor “insider” friend is … (BJ Raji to Oakland. LOL)
and we do have jobs. I’m at work right now. what are you doing porko, besides substance abuse?
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:10 am
ROD Woodson that is…
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
thanks man. I wish 4eva would smoke some turkey legs for us at his neighbor’s place and share!
thats what I’m talkin bout!!!!!!!
hook it up 4eva!!!!!
LOL hey bobby how ya doin little guy…mom have enough gas $$ for ya to get to work yesterday??? do you think you could hook up a couple of my buddies if they came through the drive-up window????
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 am
hey wannabecocker,
As I saidI just got back from Alemeda were I was chatting with my “buddy” the janitor as you like to call him/her and with d burgess. Guy is here and ready to cash in….Substance abuse hardly havnt hit a pill in years!!! took about 4 this morning tho waiting for them to kick in then back to HQ!!! What about you wanna-be you just gonna twitter you info since you grounded to the basement.What did you do to pis$$ off grandama this time??
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
others might want to stay informed
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like me!!!!!
with usefull info bobby not the mindless babble…….ummm burgess is here raji to oakland…bush trade, garcia to split time…LOL!!!
Thanks Double R for the input brother!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:18 am
Bobby is here every morning (just like us), but calls us unemployed losers for being here? LOL
it’s obvious he’s not employed while he’s on this blog. talking about taking his “happy pills” and falling asleep on the couch. way to go slob! you sure told us!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:18 am
….Substance abuse hardly havnt hit a pill in years!!! _______
gotta to give it to slobo porko on that one lmao that was funny!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:20 am
Substance abuse hardly havnt hit a pill in years!!! took about 4 this morning tho waiting for them to kick in
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LOL. nuff said
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:21 am
Bobby is here every morning (just like us), but calls us unemployed losers for being here? LOL
yes but I pop in and out just like my pills you guys live here and need the constant reassurance of your fellow sheep!!!
And oaklifer wasnt tryin to be funny I dont neet your sheepish reassurance!!! btw sent out my email today I will have my screen name back in no time!!! my insider was pi$$ed about this whole thing……
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:23 am
And oaklifer wasnt tryin to be funny I dont neet your sheepish reassurance!!! ________
Speaking of Sheep how is your mom and the rest of my kids?
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 am
Bobby,
I’m pretty sure Jerry Mac could care less what a janitor at Raiders HQ thinks about banning some loser from his blog. He’s at OTA’s right now. the mod takes care of his dirty work. Jerry Mac is fairly popular, getting interviews with ESPN now and recognized on PFT very often. some strung out hippie lowlife and his boyfriend don’t really present a threat …
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 am
well sheep,
It’s that time again where I leave into the real world and you all stay herded in here rambling about nothing!
the pills have kicked in and I just got a text from hq sayin I have access to the afternoon session!! Looks like I will be surrounded by raiders again today!! man life is rough!!! later girls blog on!!LOL p.s. hey wannabe there is a lawn mowing sign up sheet at the local boys and girls club maybe the wife would be happy if yuo could help make some ends meet around the house!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:29 am
Is it draft day yet? What are we going to do with the 5th overall pick next year?
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
some strung out hippie lowlife and his boyfriend don’t really present a threat …
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LMFAO funny stuff Double R!!!! And Jerry Mac is gettin pretty big huh?? thats cool its all because of us!!!lol
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the pills have kicked in and I just got a text from hq sayin I have access to the afternoon session!!
I know I shouldnt feed the trolls but this one is funnier than all h3ll….. Access to the afternoon session LOL hahaha…didnt know janitorial work was broke up in sections!!! LOL HAHAHA
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
Is it draft day yet? What are we going to do with the 5th overall pick next year?
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Saftey from TENN…lol
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 am
well hey Dakota sorry I had to leave right when inteligent life form shows up!!!! TO HQ!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:33 am
Figures OAKlifer!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 am
lol yah forgot his name but has Al Davis written all over him 4.2 40x or something!!lol
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:41 am
blackdeath29 posted some good stuff last night after I left …
here`s your ota update from twitter.
Coach Cable: ” We looked really good. There was a really good turnout. We got some guys back, I like the first day. Good attitude.”
Coach Cable: “These next three weeks are pretty valuable in terms of situational play. We just have to keep getting better.”
Bumped into TE Zach Miller, he says he’s feeling pretty good and he’ll be getting into it on the practice field today
Willie Brown: “I think the (defensive backs) did very well today.”
Willie Brown on the team: “Being off for a week gives you a chance to regroup. They came back well-rested with a lot of energy.”
Rookie WR Louis Murphy: “I felt sharp and crisp today. Coach said practice went very well, especially with last week off.”
Rookie WR Louis Murphy: “There was high intensity and high enthusiasm.”
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 am
OAKlifer Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
Is it draft day yet? What are we going to do with the 5th overall pick next year?
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Saftey from TENN…lol
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Or the guy from USC…Taylor Mays. I really hope that the Raiders are not even in position to draft those guys.
I also hope that the Raiders try to develop Mitchell, Branch and even Huff before going back to the well and using yet another 1st day draft pick on a DB.
At some point the Raiders have to address the lines.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:43 am
5 Questions with Rookie WR Louis Murphy
Watching workouts, it’s clear that another Raider wide-out is trying to make a name for himself. The much lesser hyped Louis Murphy out of Florida is quickly showing just why the Raiders drafted him. Louis’ athleticism is quite evident and seemed almost effortless as he would make the difficult grabs as well as the easy ones wit ease. He also possesses the natural instincts to change his routes and come back towards the ball rather waiting for the ball to come to him. Add in his speed and his 6′-2″ 200lb. frame, and you have the makings of a legitimate deep threat
I was able to slow him down long enough to shoot a few questions to him:
Q: How was your practice?
A: Oh, I think it went well…it went very well.
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Q: With your size and speed, what do YOU think you bring to the table?
A: I just bring myself really. Everything I do…everything I do for the game. At Florida, I was considered as a deep threat. Here, they have me doing a lot of stuff; deep routs, crossing the middle, everything. Right now I’m just learning the playbook and learning from the leaders on the team.
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Q: Coming from college to the pros, what do YOU feel is the hardest thing for you now?
A: The hardest thing? The hardest thing…for me…is just picking up the playbook. You know, they’re throwing a lot at you real fast. The speed, I can say is kinda pretty much the same for me. It seems like…you know…just some faster linebackers and some faster linemen but on the outside, going against defensive backs and safeties, it’s pretty much the same.
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Q: Now, you were talking about you were a deep threat, but a lot of those passes you were making weren’t deep but were very athletic and difficult. Is that an added dimension you’ve always had or is that something you have been working on now?
A: That’s what I did a lot of at Florida too. We had kind of a west coast offense at Florida too. A lot of the plays are the same but the terminology is a little different. I caught a lot of hitches, drive routes, drag routes, shallow routes at Florida, but yeah…whatever the coach has me to do, that’s what I am here to do.
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Q: Down in Florida, you had one starter, but here you’ve got Garcia who’s the seasoned veteran and you have JaMarcus who’s been in the league a couple of years; talk about that dynamic because they’re two totally different styles. Are you able to adjust to the two?
A: YEAH man YEAH! Actually, both of them are just coaching me. I just call them “coach” really because Jeff Garcia, after every play, he’s talking to me. Every time I’m out there with JaMarcus, he’s talking to me. I really can’t just pick one style because I’m trying to learn everything…I’m just trying to soak it up.
-DeMarcus Davis (SBreport.net)
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
So Narc@ tells us he takes his DR@GS by I V now.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am
SnB,
I’m afraid they had a golden opportunity to improve both sides of the line in this draft, so I’m not going to hold my breath and hope they do it next year. They seem to like to take other people’s turds, like Barnes and Harris, and hope they can polish them up, lol.
Good luck Cable.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am
Hey Boberts,
If you happen to give your friend “B” a reach-around later today — I’m pretty sure thats what you meant by “access to the afternoon session” — make sure to let him know that all of us here at the blog think of him every time we see another news story about his friends “running up in people’s houses” in Oakhole.
Thank goodness your imaginary insider at HQ can’t send an imaginary email to Jerry and get “B” unbanned.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:57 am
what did B do anyway???? anyone no??? and what do you think bobby did was it the OJ post?????
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:57 am
Hey, it’s Bo Douchebag! Amazed to see you still in here after getting ruined by that old goat Krappy the other day.
Man, if you can’t even put up a decent fight against the village retard, I wonder how you’d do against real life senior citizens?
Speaking of the old bucket of bones … Krappy, I’m sure you’re getting ready to make your morning appearance on the blog. That or your crusty old dome is wedged in the refrigerator.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:58 am
I think Cable took that saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” too seriously
most of the guys we’ve added to the lines are all just depth guys. I don’t expect ANY of them to make a major impact. Samson Satele is the only exception and he’s injured right now …
Barnes, Pears, Johnson, Compas (undrafted rookie)
Boschetti, Bryant (undrafted rookie)
re-signed guys like Cooper Carlisle & William Joseph
should get Wilson & McQuistan back from injury
drafted DE’s Sulak & Shaughnessy
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 am
http://twitter.com/bydavidwhite
DT Gerard Warren still out with a pec injury, DEs Jay Richardson and Derrick Burgess also MIA
1 minute ago from mobile web
CB Chris Johnson is here, but no Nnamdi Asomugha — even after the massive contract, 21 is staying away.
4 minutes ago from mobile web
QB Jeff Garcia not here, same goes for RB Darren McFadden.
5 minutes ago from mobile web
Darrius Heyward-Bey back after missing OTAs because of school. SS Mike Mitchell still can’t come, NFL rule on class graduation
7 minutes ago from mobile web TE Zach Miller, new C
Samson Satele practicing for first time this offseason. LG Robert Gallery is also healthy to go again.
9 minutes ago from mobile web just starting at ota’s
15 players not volunteering for duty (that, or hurt)
10 minutes ago from mobile web
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:06 am
Zach Miller back practicing. Russell should look better.
Jeff Garcia not participating.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 am
Victor Vicodin (drug addled, delusional “insider”): I was just got back from the island looks like burgess has showed up!
David White (actual journalist with access): Derrick Burgess also MIA
It seems that Victor Vicodin’s and David White have conflicting reports. Imagine that.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 am
lol, nice catch Dogg.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
RaiderDogg Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 am
Victor Vicodin (drug addled, delusional “insider”): I was just got back from the island looks like burgess has showed up!
David White (actual journalist with access): Derrick Burgess also MIA
It seems that Victor Vicodin’s and David White have conflicting reports. Imagine that.
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Shocker
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 am
glad to hear Satele, Gallery & Miller are getting healthy. back on the field
No surprise Nnamdi & D-Burg are no shows …
Why aren’t Garcia & McFadden there?
DHB vs. CJ head-to-head should be fun to watch
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:20 am
thanks for the updates SnB Defense …
keep them coming!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:20 am
http://twitter.com/bydavidwhite
DHB had minor hamstring issues at minicamp, but that was a month ago. We’ll see after practice
5 minutes ago from mobile web
Newsflash: Heyward-Bey is not practicing. dressed in uni, but no helmet. just watching.
7 minutes ago from mobile web
not tracking yet, but JR already looking more accurate than recent workouts. He’s missed but nothing outlandish. No Garcia has him relaxed?
11 minutes ago from mobile web
WRJavon Walker juist walked in. not practicing, but he’s here. Wow.
14 minutes ago from mobile web
Tom Flores checking out practice, Sanger’s finest.
15 minutes ago from mobile web
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 am
RaiderDogg Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 am
Victor Vicodin (drug addled, delusional “insider”): I was just got back from the island looks like burgess has showed up!
David White (actual journalist with access): Derrick Burgess also MIA
It seems that Victor Vicodin’s and David White have conflicting reports. Imagine that.
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LMFAO!!!!!! if ur gonna make something up make sure it sounds reall D burg has not EVER been to voluntary work outs!!!lol
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:23 am
Dakota
I guess Victor didn’t read David White’s tweet close enough today. The other day when he was “hangin’ with legends” all of his “insider” info was just lifted from David White’s Twitter feed at the golf tournament.
He must have posters of some Raider legends in his bedroom/basement. I can see him now looking around his room thinking of something “insider-ish” to say. His drugs kicked in and the posters started talking.
Marcus Allen Poster: Come on brother, these suckers on this blog are questioning you.
Bo Jackson Poster: Victor knows Vicodin.
Kenny Stabler Poster: Come on Vic your are surrounded by legends in here, you can think of something!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:25 am
The rookies don’t have contracts yet right? Why would any of them (at least the top three or four picks) articipate and risk injury?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:25 am
JR more accurate? sweet!
no Walker or DHB means more time for Schilens, Higgins, Murphy & Holland …
wonder if Schilens & Murphy will steal the show again?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:25 am
or…participate…
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 am
15 players not volunteering for duty (that, or hurt
out of 53 thats not bad if half of those guys are hurt that means 6-10 players just skipping it!! those are great numbers!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 am
lmfao Dogg…I can picture it now!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am
The rookies don’t have contracts yet right? Why would any of them (at least the top three or four picks) participate and risk injury?
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you think DHB is pulling a Merriman?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am
He must have posters of some Raider legends in his bedroom/basement. I can see him now looking around his room thinking of something “insider-ish” to say. His drugs kicked in and the posters started talking.
Marcus Allen Poster: Come on brother, these suckers on this blog are questioning you.
Bo Jackson Poster: Victor knows Vicodin.
Kenny Stabler Poster: Come on Vic your are surrounded by legends in here, you can think of something!
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LMFAO this is funny shizz!!!!!
David Herrea poster: Come on bob I need you and all your smoke potting buddies to make stuff up for the media!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am
Lebron had a growth removed from his mouth…anyone check to see if it was his thumb? Big baby poor sport, lol.
Still, Lebron, sign with the Lakers in 2010 if you want to win!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 am
you think DHB is pulling a Merriman?
?????????????????????????????????????????
eating a bunch of steriods and figuring out a stupid dance?????? or just not practicing due to an “injury”?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 am
D
You raise an excellent point in post #997. I am all for showing signs of “good faith” but when millions of dollars are involved it seems like a questionable move on their part.
I wonder if DHB has contacted Lloyds of London to get some insurance on himself.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 am
OAKlifer: I don’t think the roster cut down to 53 players happens until late August or early September
We have WAY more guys than that in here trying to make the final 53… Frantz Joseph included
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 am
The rookies don’t have contracts yet right? Why would any of them (at least the top three or four picks) participate and risk injury?
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No. The salaries are largely predetermined due to slotting. Everyone is waiting for the Rams, Chiefs, Seahawks etc…to sign their players.
DHB might just be sitting out to watch a little bit. Who knows….The important thing is he’s dressed and at the practice.
Again, the media only sees one day of three.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 am
Rockstar,
I don’t know if DHB is pulling anything…if I were him I wouldn’t leave the house until I had my $25 million dollar signing bonus in the bank…fuk OTAs…one wrong twist of the knee on a cut and you could be done.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:34 am
eating a bunch of steriods and figuring out a stupid dance?????? or just not practicing due to an “injury”?
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No. Merriman had no part of anything besides meetings and such before signing his contract. Didn’t want to get injured and risk losing money, as Dakota was saying. As agent advised him not to step foot on the football field and he didn’t. As you can image the dolts weren’t thrilled.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:34 am
We have WAY more guys than that in here trying to make the final 53… Frantz Joseph included
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Thats right!! with those number even better over 75-100 guys fighting for thier NFL lifes I love it…only 15 not practicing thats awesome says alot about the character of guys we have out there!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:35 am
I am sure that the RAiders or DHB has some sort of insurance. Short of a career threatening injury, the Raiders will have to pay him a largely predetermined contract.
I’ll bet that before the end of the day he makes a few catches.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 am
I don’t know if DHB is pulling anything…if I were him I wouldn’t leave the house until I had my $25 million dollar signing bonus in the bank…fuk OTAs…one wrong twist of the knee on a cut and you could be done.
true that!!!
DHB might just be sitting out to watch a little bit. Who knows….The important thing is he’s dressed and at the practice.
even truer that!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 am
Al has to find some more investors willing to buy a stake in the Raiders for “estate planning purposes” before he can shell out DHB’s $25 million…and even then I could see Al trying to negotiate the price down because the Raiders took him 15 picks early, lol.
AL: Kid, if it wasn’t for me you would have been a late first round pick with a $5 million dollar signing bonus, so here’s what I am willing to offer…I’ll double what you would have gotten had I not drafted you at number seven. Ten Million bucks, what do you say kid?
DHB: (Just looks at his agent)
Agent: hhhhhaaaaaaahahahahahaaa…fuk off Al.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
Mario fans should be happy…
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http://twitter.com/bydavidwhite
Mario Henderson taking all LT snaps on first, second and third teams. All other OL positions rotating.
2 minutes ago from mobile web
Samson Satele working with second team, John Wade at first-team center.
3 minutes ago from mobile web
team drills, 10 plays, all runs in situational downs and distances
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:41 am
I could see Al trying to negotiate the price down because the Raiders took him 15 picks early, lol.
AL: Kid, if it wasn’t for me you would have been a late first round pick with a $5 million dollar signing bonus, so here’s what I am willing to offer…I’ll double what you would have gotten had I not drafted you at number seven. Ten Million bucks, what do you say kid?
DHB: (Just looks at his agent)
Agent: hhhhhaaaaaaahahahahahaaa…fuk off Al.
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Man Dakota you are on a roll today!!!! LMFAO!!! this is just like Uncle Al too!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
Big headline on USATODAY: “Should planes carry black boxes that float?”
No, they should just make planes that keep flying!
I hate flying…I do it, but I fukin hate the feeling of losing control when that door slams shut for the final time!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:44 am
How about planes that float?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:45 am
Samson Satele working with second team, John Wade at first-team center.
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Tommy Kelly has been a beast this offseason. Knocking Carlisle on his can multiple times and getting after the QB for “would be” sacks. They don’t want Satele getting hurt so he’s going against Joseph & Boschetti instead. LOL
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
How about planes that float?
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How about one of those red “easy” buttons from Staples or wherever ?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:48 am
team drills, 10 plays, all runs in situational downs and distances
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this will be our offense, unless Russell improves this year.
Run-Run-Run, punt
or
Run-Run-Incomplete pass, punt
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
I can see why planes don’t have ejector seats…I’d be ejecting at the first sign of trouble…
Flight Attendant: Ladies and gentleman, please return to your seats and securely fasten your seatbelts. The captain has just informed me that we may (Dakota screams EJECT EJECT EJECT….thunderous explosion as Dakota is shot through the roof of the plane) that we, we may, we, we may experience some slight turbulence ahead…oh my god Susan, did that man just eject?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
accuracy problems what accuracy problems
7 on 7 drills: JaMarcus 4 for 4.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
Remember its still practice.
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http://twitter.com/bydavidwhite
7 on 7 drills: JaMarcus 4 for 4.
1 minute ago from mobile web
7 on 7 drills: JaMarcus 4 for 4. not
1 minute ago from mobile web
Erik Pears gets in at left tackle, a change. h
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:51 am
fukk the mods….. and fukk fargas too
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
OAKlifer David Herrea poster: Come on bob I need you and all your smoke potting buddies to make stuff up for the media!!
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David Herrea has a poster!!!REALLY???
I figured he wouldn’t risk it selling to people to use as dart boards.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
Erik Pears gets in at left tackle
7 on 7 drills: JaMarcus 4 for 4.
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playoffs, baby!
“still practice?” come on man. the offense has ARRIVED !!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 am
—”Javon Walker reported to Raiders minicamps on Wednesday, according to beat writer David White’s Twitter page. Walker isn’t healthy enough to practice yet, but this is the first time he’s been with the team since belatedly disclosing another offseason knee surgery. He remains low on the depth chart and squarely on the roster bubble.”—
just retire javon, then you wont get the humilation of being cut, because all our youngsters are way better than you ever will be….
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Dakota Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
Big headline on USATODAY: “Should planes carry black boxes that float?”
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Why don’t they make the planes outta the black box material?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Good Morning Gents.
I will only sit back of the wing, next to the exit door. I don’t care f I had to wait for another flight, it is that seat or nothing.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Rockstar,
They are still working through issues. As I said when Russell “struggled” its still practice.
Although its good to hear that Russell is doing well “so-far”
Happy to hear Mario Henderson is trying to lock down the LT position.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Walker spotted on the sidelines teaching Heyward-Bey how to spray champagne …
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
RaiderTW Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Dakota Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
Big headline on USATODAY: “Should planes carry black boxes that float?”
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Why don’t they make the planes outta the black box material?
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LOL
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 am
They are still working through issues.
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what issues? Garcia is gone. Russell is awesome. sounds like we’re ready to destroy the dolts on prime time!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 am
Every plane should be outfitted like the one that would land at Fantasy Island, just in case.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 am
LMN,
I read your last post, and thank you for what you did. You are a better man than I am, nut I still disagree.
War, what is it good for???;)
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:00 am
when the Bengals fly to away games the pilot says “thank you for flying Con Air” as they exit the plane
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 am
A lot better than a helicopter!!! Planes glide, that is just a flying bathtub.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:03 am
Did someone actually say “the offense has arrived”?? Wow!! LOL
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:03 am
will only sit back of the wing, next to the exit door. I don’t care f I had to wait for another flight, it is that seat or nothing.
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Whats up O?
I’m sure that door wouldn’t help if that plane were to crash…but if it makes you feel better then HECK yes!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:04 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 am
They are still working through issues.
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what issues? Garcia is gone. Russell is awesome. sounds like we’re ready to destroy the dolts on prime time!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBeUGqeYsQg&feature=PlayList&p=51FE3078E3F55489&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 am
Hey Duder Whats up Bro???
Dorko And Bian letting you check in on us today?? or did you get your own laptop????
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 am
Dude, where’s my car?
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:06 am
OAK,
I think it does, planes crash nose first. Wings are full of fuel, I like my chances in that seat.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:06 am
http://twitter.com/bydavidwhite
Even QB Bruce Gradkowski is looking better. Not a single flubbed snap yet.
1 minute ago from mobile web
Red Zone 7 on 7s: JaMarcus 3 of 6, one TD. Jon Alston busted two plays himself.
10 minutes ago from mobile web
7 on 7 drills: JaMarcus 4 for 4.
19 minutes ago from mobile web
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:06 am
RaiderDogg Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 am
Every plane should be outfitted like the one that would land at Fantasy Island, just in case.
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With Bobby standing next to AL holdind on to his belt loop yelling ” Look Boss Da Plane… Da Plane “
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:07 am
“Red Zone 7 on 7s: JaMarcus 3 of 6, one TD. Jon Alston busted two plays himself.”
Alston has been making some noise at the OTA’s this off season. I like it. I heard that he bulked up a bit this off season as well.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 am
I think it does, planes crash nose first. Wings are full of fuel, I like my chances in that seat.
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ahhh sitting right behind the big explosion I get it!! lol just jokin O I feel ya!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 am
S&B: Russell has taken the next step
we’re ready for greatness.
I can’t watch videos at work, but if it’s a video of Russell throwing that pass to Higgins against Buffalo that he took to the house that sure was beautiful.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:09 am
Red Zone 7 on 7s: JaMarcus 3 of 6, one TD. Jon Alston busted two plays himself.
10 minutes ago from mobile web
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best update yet!!!! 50% and a TD in the redzone!! Back up linebackers blowin up plays!!!! I love it
Sounds like the offense and the defense have arrived!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
# Raider O Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 am
LMN,
I read your last post, and thank you for what you did. You are a better man than I am, nut I still disagree.
War, what is it good for???;)
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the one that they deleted?
oh btw, they deleted my contribution to your religion-conversation too
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
Even QB Bruce Gradkowski is looking better. Not a single flubbed snap yet.
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everyone send Andrew Walter a “so long” greeting card
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
OAK,
No more talk about planes/ Crash, I don’t want to disappear for a few years!!! You know!! HLS!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
LMFAO!!!!! alright O I gottcha!!!! LOL
SOOOOO LOOOONG AW!!!! (to cheap for a card hope he sees this)
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
Alston has been making some noise at the OTA’s this off season. I like it. I heard that he bulked up a bit this off season as well.
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yeah. Alston is bringing it every play. Must be taking notes from Ricky Brown. I think Joseph & Nixon have zero chance of making this roster. Maybe practice squad?
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:14 am
A&W has great cheese curds
AW is just a greasy turd …
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:14 am
Some of the stuff you clowns write is flat out hilarious.
“Looks like were headed for greatness”
“Looks like the offense and defense have arrived”
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:15 am
I think Joseph & Nixon have zero chance of making this roster. Maybe practice squad?
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well as long as brown and alston are making the grade I’m fine with that but I would hate for Frantz not to make the roster due to a stand out special teams player that sees 30 D reps a season!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:18 am
Some of the stuff you clowns write is flat out hilarious.
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Speaking of clowns duder,
how is brian and mr and Porko doin? you guys have some sort of wally pippin good time planned for today?? I know Dorko went to alemeda to day to get some cash from his mom!! maybe you guys could all share a 40 tonite!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:18 am
Again…
Dude, where’s my car?
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:19 am
mmmmmmmm cheeze curds……….
I wish dorko worked at A&W instead of tacosmell!! we could be getting free cheeze curds!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:20 am
LOL. Dude got “wally pipped” by Bobby?
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Jerry I understand that with twitter and Double R doin all the work with SnB fillin in today, that you don’t feel obligated to give us a new fix so as poster 1063 yes one thousand sixtey three threads later…PLEASE give us a fix!!!!! maybe after morning sessions???
Out fellas lunch time for me I shall return…wait I cant find it know I left it some where………
Dude where my car?????
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:32 am
http://twitter.com/bydavidwhite
Frant Joseph picks off pass off Lorenzo Neal’s hands, and so OTAs end. ti
half a minute ago from mobile web
passing game looks like this: wr goes deep, qb dumps underneath to te or rb. Every time.
6 minutes ago from mobile web
That, and multiple coverage sacks where Russell tucks and runs. d
12 minutes ago from mobile web
Defense is racking up sacks, Kirk morrison up the middle on a blitz, Stryker Sulak at DE on a bootleg read.
13 minutes ago from mobile web
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:33 am
see ya OAKlifer
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:35 am
Frantz Joseph picks off pass off Lorenzo Neal’s hands
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why are they asking Neal to catch passes out of the backfield? at least Frantz made an impression!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
passing game looks like this: wr goes deep, qb dumps underneath to te or rb. Every time.
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lots of receptions for McFadden & Miller this season
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
Defense is racking up sacks, Kirk morrison up the middle on a blitz, Stryker Sulak at DE on a bootleg read.
That, and multiple coverage sacks where Russell tucks and runs.
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DEFENSE! *clap clap* DEFENSE! *clap clap* DEFENSE! *clap clap*
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 am
LMN,
I’m sorry your posts were deleted, I’m vey interested in hearing your opinions .
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
passing game looks like this: wr goes deep, qb dumps underneath to te or rb. Every time.
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lots of receptions for McFadden & Miller this season
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Take what the defense gives. Miller/DMAC/Bush will difficult for linebackers to cover. Gotta figure the safeties will be busy with Chaz, DHB and JLH.
If the Raiders keep pumping the TEs and RBs with passes…defenses will have to bring in the safeties to help in coverage underneath….then go up over the top.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:39 am
Rocker,
You write your own stuff?? Freakn HILARIOUS!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:43 am
Zach Miller = 75+ receptions in 2009
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:46 am
Dude: I love you too
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
If the Raiders keep pumping the TEs and RBs with passes…defenses will have to bring in the safeties to help in coverage underneath….then go up over the top.
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Agreed. that has to be the plan
don’t count Louis Murphy out either. he may be a 4th round size/speed guy, but he’s been impressive this offseason while Darrius is away
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
Erik Pears gets in at left tackle
7 on 7 drills: JaMarcus 4 for 4.
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playoffs, baby!
“still practice?” come on man. the offense has ARRIVED !!!
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The spread in Vegas just went down 3 points for opening nite!
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:53 am
crap…. I missed 1066…. :/
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Frantz Joseph *CLAP CLAP* Frantz Joseph *CLAP CLAP* Frantz Joseph *CLAP CLAP*
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Frantz will make the 53 man roster!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I’m glad to know that the defense is playing well.
Even more glad that Russell is completing passes against a defense that is playing well …
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
No big injuries = blessing (excluding Fargas & Yvonne).
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
SnB Defense Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
passing game looks like this: wr goes deep, qb dumps underneath to te or rb. Every time.
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lots of receptions for McFadden & Miller this season
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Take what the defense gives.
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Actually, We take what we want. That is Rule of Being A Raider #2. And there is some merit to that attitude. It is about confidenent and aggressive, and assertive, all of which are needed to win in this league. Recently, we have not had the offensive guys to enact Raider Rule #2. Hopefully, that has been corrected.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I’m glad to know that the defense is playing well.
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At this point in the year, the defenses normally are light years ahead of the offenses. Most NFL offenses are predicated on timing, repetitions and skill which takes a while to pull together.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Brown, Alston, Morrison, Howard, Ekejiuba are locks imo
Norris, Joseph, Nixon, Williams will fight for the last spot.
Slade Norris was a 4th round pick. Sam Williams is an Al Davis scholarship player who played well on ST last year. Frantz Joseph is gonna have to knock some of his teammates out in training camp to earn that spot over a 4th rounder … Hopefully Gary Russell, Justin Fargas or Marcel Reece. We need the rest of those guys!
who knows? Jay Richardson beat out Quentin Moses. Chaz Schilens is better than Arman Shields. Tommy Kelly was undrafted.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Most NFL offenses are predicated on timing, repetitions and skill which takes a while to pull together.
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which makes Russell’s performance today all the more impressive. Especially without McFadden, O’Neal, DHB, Walker, Shields, etc.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
RR,
He will, I can’t wait.
2 head hunters on Defense, Mitchell and Joseph.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Most NFL offenses are predicated on timing, repetitions and skill which takes a while to pull together.
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which makes Russell’s performance today all the more impressive. Especially without McFadden, O’Neal, DHB, Walker, Shields, etc.
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Absolutely. As I have said on this blog many countless times, their are TONS of things I worry about as a recent Raider. Jamarcus Russell is not one of them.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Frantz Joseph will not make the roster. All reports on the guy say the same thing: SLOW. Nice knowing you Frantz.
So when reoprts out of the OTAs say Russell is playing like sheet it doesnt matter because its only May but when reports say hes playing well it means playoffs. Hmmm…interesting.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Aaaah, the time of year when all our hopes rest on the shoulders of undrafted free agents, lol. Gotta love June!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I worry about the Oline and Run D.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Anyone who ISNT worried about Jamarcus Russell is a 100% complete moron. If he fails the whole franchise is hamstrung for years. What a stupid comment to make.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Jay Richardson beat out Quentin Moses.
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That really surised me!!! I was stoked we picked up moses….oh well im no scout! and S. Williams will make the roster due to the Scholarship mentioned above. dont know much bout norris but would like frantz over him just based on the name like I said I’m no scout..and He has a nose for the ball…watch his highlights he chases fools from the other side of the field just to get to the ball!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Biekert was Slow!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Hey, me too Raider O…maybe in next year’s draft we can draft a great LT in round 1 and the best NT in the draft in round 2!!! Oh wait, we could have done that this year…never mind.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
So when reports out of the OTAs say Russell is playing poorly it doesnt matter because its only May but when reports say hes playing well it means playoffs. Hmmm…interesting.
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welcome to fanhood brother!
think Lions fans aren’t talking up Matthew Stafford like he’s the next Troy Aikman?
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I wonder if Russell is calling any audibles yet…
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Raider0,
Asked you this before but cant remember your answer. You watch alot of Josephs games in college??
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:34 pm
All reports on the guy say the same thing: SLOW. Nice knowing you: Duder
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Defense is racking up sacks, Kirk morrison up the middle on a blitz, Stryker Sulak at DE on a bootleg read.
13 minutes ago from mobile web
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Lol, our “upgraded” o-line makes our sheetty defense look like the 85 Bears.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
So when reports out of the OTAs say Russell is playing poorly it doesnt matter because its only May but when reports say hes playing well it means playoffs. Hmmm…interesting.
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Dude, you are not being OBJECTIVE. It is obvious the reports of poor play were wrong and this latest good news is the straight scoop.
Jeez, the bias of some of these clowns…
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Monroe = great LT?
Brace = best NT in the draft?
slow down Dakota. the draft is a cr@pshoot, remember?
there could easily be an NT in the draft selected in Rounds 3-7 (or even undrafted) better than Ron Brace …
Monroe could end up average, injury prone, or better suited at guard (like Gallery)
let’s wait and see!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Dude Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Frantz Joseph will not make the roster. All reports on the guy say the same thing: SLOW. Nice knowing you Frantz.
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Actually, playing inside you do not need to have blinding speed. They don’t call Ray Lewis “Lightning”. You need instincts and smarts. The Raiders drafted Greg Biekert out of Colorado in the 7th round I believe, and if you remember a game in the RCA dome in Indianapolis, Manning and the Colts were KILLING US, Biekert made all the play call adjustments in the 2nd half, completely outsmarted Peyton, and we won that game. And Biekert actually was the one who pounced on Brady’s fumble in “The Snow Job” if I remember correctly.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
DHB, sidelined….
woaw, great pick, huh? :/
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Dakota,
I love the Mitchell pick, and I like DHB.
DHB is better than any WR in next year’s draft. IMHO
There are 2 great Ss in next year’s draft, Mays, !??( I forgot his name).
It’s full good talent on both lines. This draft was good for OTs WRs and Ss.Again IMO
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
# Dude Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Anyone who ISNT worried about Jamarcus Russell is a 100% complete moron. If he fails the whole franchise is hamstrung for years. What a stupid comment to make.
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Dud, if there is one person who posts on this blog who doesn’t know what the fook he is talking about, other than mistabrown, it is you. Imbecile.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
All reports on the guy say the same thing: SLOW. Nice knowing you: Duder
our “upgraded” o-line makes our craptastic defense look like the 85 Bears.
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LOL !
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Dude,
Not a single game!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
the only one slow around here is Dud.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I’m too worried about the Lakers to fret about the sheeety Raiders right now
I can’t get any work done!!!!
I am obsessing.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Dude Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Oh, yeah, I am the imbecile.
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Dud, at least you admit you’re an imbecile. Now get me a coke.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Where is the Imbecile, I have a sword!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
RaiderO,
How are you forming your opinion that he is such a headhunter and that he will go from un drafted to on the field?
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Oak,
Good comeback. Well crafted.
” Im not worried about Russell” LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Hey all you imbeciles back off my boy the Dude. He is the only one that calls it as he see’s it Jfattyrussel is a bust Al is senile and wanna be rocker is delusional!! sounds all about right to me!! Hey Dude isnt cool I have my own laptop now we can double team these panies from the same room at the same time!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Dude,
The normal ignorant stuff that Raiders fans do. You know!! You tube, articles, interviews, etc… Ignorant stuff!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
# Dakota Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I’m too worried about the Lakers to fret about the sheeety Raiders right now
I can’t get any work done!!!!
I am obsessing.
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You should be. Most of these series are going to be decided by one of the role or bench players. One thing no one seems to be talking about is Michail Pietrus. Pietrus was drafted into the NBA a few years back for one reason and one reason only: to guard Jelly Bean Bryant’s kid. And he started to emerge as an excellent player in the Eastern final. so either Odom or Luke Walton become All Stars in the next 24 hours, or Orlando is going to be real, real, tough.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
It’s a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
Worried about JaMarcus?? Every minute of Raiders thinking.
Not worried about the physical abilities…but, has Garcia lit the fire under Russell’s a$$? Did Garcia need to light it, or is Russell motivated enough?
And, when will Party JaMarcus — a real professional athlete — learn that light beer isn’t nearly as damaging to his svelt waistline as those fu-fu drinks he favors?
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
By the way, I never said he will start, but that he will make the 53 man roster.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I dont think Russell is a bust. I dont think he does the things neccesary NOT to be a bust but its early. I personally believe he will not be a quality NFL qb but I will wait a year or two to completely write him off. On the other hand, saying your not worried about the kid is just rediculous. He means too much to the franchise not to be worried.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
****BREAKING NEWS*****
Hey Dude isnt cool I have my own laptop now we can double team these panies from the same room.
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ROF LMFAO!!!!!! LOL LOL
Double team these panies from the same room…LOL LOL he must be talking bout MR and thier creepy uncle all three of them stay with!!! LOL double team!! LOL from behind ??? reacharound??? LOL LMFAO!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Thanks a lot Oakglenn…I thought worrying about Howard, Turk, Lewis and maybe even Nelson was enough, but noooooo, you have to add in another guy!!!
SON OF A BIOTCH I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Did I say you said he would start??
You saying that you tube is a good way to scout a guy?
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
1120,
LMFAO
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:54 pm
In other news:
Was nice to see Schlereth’s kid get lit up by the Dohyers last night.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
WTF? They really are soft!
http://www.wizznutzz.com/images/hardaway/hardaway_lakers.jpg
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Pietrus sucks. He cant guard Kobe, no one can. The Lakers will roll in this series. Orlando cant score with the Lakers and the Lakers have more than one good player for them to worry about unlike the Cavs. No need to worry, Lakers in at the most 5.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Dude,
No, but it helps when you can see what the guy can do on the field. Then you hear him in interviews, and you read articles about him. That helps you to form an opinion, but it doesn’t meant it’s right. Just an opinion, and you know what they say about opinions!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I wonder if Russell is calling any audibles yet…
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I think I’ll have the jelly donut instead of the cake.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Raider0,
I sure do. Guess I will just go with the odds and say an undrafted guy wont make the club and that he wasnt drafted for a reason.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Dude,
I heard of selective hearing, but not selective reading!!!
I said Youtube, ARTICLES, and INTERVIEWS!!!
Selective Reading!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Raider O Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Where is the Imbecile, I have a sword!!!
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He said Imbecile, O not infidel!
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Dude,
Ya, I never heard of Undrafted guy playing in the NFL!!!
Frantz Joseph will be the 1st!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
have you guys checked out the Raiders-twitter page yet? they got some nice quotes from the players out of the OTAs….
http://twitter.com/oakraiders
Lorenzo Neal: The Raiders are back. Commitment to dedication and excellence. Everybody follow the Raiders, we’re coming this year.”
Michael Bush: “We’re out here working hard, trying to get ready for the season and getting in shape. We’re looking forward to the season.”
Post-Practice, TE Zach Miller: “I started working my way back in, I feel good. Next week I’ll start doing everything.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Hey, anyone see Will Ferrell on Man v. Wild last night? Jumped out of a chopper, rappelled down cliffs, ate a caribou eye socket…very impressive…made snow sho3s…hung to a ladder attached to a chopper…
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
You know what “odds” means Raider0??
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
CantstandtheHaters Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
have you guys checked out the Raiders-twitter page yet? they got some nice quotes from the players out of the OTAs….
Good work brother! thanks, its cool to hear Neal sayin stuff like that!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
man this blog is entertaining today hope ol bobby boy is still around!!!
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He’s busy hooking up his IV.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
OAKlifer: did Bobby just call you an internet wankster?
LOL @ post #1120 btw
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Dude Says:
You know what “odds” means Raider0??
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We know you’re ODD!
Yo’re being very undude.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I just want to say, it was nice knowing you guys!!
Let me go, I don’t want go to Cuba!!! What do you mean I have family there!!!
Help!!!
Obama!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Uh-oh, the mod’s got me. C’mon JMac, it wasn’t that bad.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
New post
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
have you guys checked out the Raiders-twitter page yet? they got some nice quotes from the players and coaches out of the OTAs….
http://twitter.com/oakraiders
Darren McFadden: Just give me the ball and get out da way. Forget Russell, I’m our only hope.”
Jamarcus Russell: “Can I eat yet? Hey Javon, we cool for Vegas on Friday? I’ll bring the Kristal, you bring the kevlar”
Post-Practice, Coach Tom Cable: “We’re good, I mean all we have to do is push through that door. I think this is a great group of guys and I can’t wait for us to be called geniuses when Crabtree, I mean Devin Howard-May wins rookie of the year. Welcome to McDonalds, can I take your order?”
Post-Practice, Managing General Parter, Al Davis: Ken Stabler ain’t walkin through that door…and I know for a fact Jim Otto ain’t either.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Lorenzo Neal: The Raiders are back. Commitment to dedication and excellence. Everybody follow the Raiders, we’re coming this year.”
Michael Bush: “We’re out here working hard, trying to get ready for the season and getting in shape. We’re looking forward to the season.”
Post-Practice, TE Zach Miller: “I started working my way back in, I feel good. Next week I’ll start doing everything.
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Post-Practice, XL Bo Schembechler Jackson: “It was a really good workout today at Jerry’s blog. No injuries, inspired commentary, and man the team speed is just amazing! Our unit is really starting to gel now that we got rid of a few underperformers.”
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
OAKlifer: did Bobby just call you an internet wankster?
LOL @ post #1120 btw
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I think he did but his incoherrant rambling is getting worse and harder to under stand(is this spanish post of the day) now I think he’s lying about knowin Duder man this guy needs help!!! but very entertaining tho!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Raider O post #1147: don’t worry. any other nation can do as it pleases, especially Cuba. Obama shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. All those terrorists and criminals are free
if the troops captured Osama bin Laden and brought him to Obama, he’d probably shake his hand and say “let’s let bygones be bygones” promise not to do it again?
spineless coward.
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Frantz Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 am
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