Raiders live chat Thursday, 1 p.m. PDT
By Jon Becker
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 5:48 pm in Oakland Raiders.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 pm
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Finally, it looks like the Ochocinco for Bush trade has finally gone down, just like I have been reporting!!!
Matt Aug – AHN Sports Editor
Los Angeles, CA (AHN) – Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco expects a better season for himself in 2009. A season in which he will start with a new outlook and a new team, pending league approval of a trade that will send Oakland Raiders’ running back Michael Bush to Cincinnati.
He is currently working hard in L.A. practicing running routes and getting into top physical shape before joining the Oakland Raiders in late June for mandatory minicamp.
Humility has not always been a trait one would pair with the receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson, yet it is precisely what he considers himself.
“Last year was very humbling for me; it was an embarrassment,” Ochocinco told the NFL Network. “It’s not just for myself, but for the city of Oakland and the team. So before I go, I want to be in just unbelievable form before I even touch the green grass.”
The Bengals were unbelievable in a bad way last season and are looking to improve by dumping the often disgruntled receiver.
Ochocinco also had a flat campaign, nabbing just 53 passes for 540 yards.
Although Ochocinco missed three games last season, he caught 40 fewer passes for 900 fewer yards than 2007.
With five straight seasons of 87-plus catches before 2008, Ocho deserves the benefit of the doubt that he can turn things around.
But another poor season, and people will wonder if Ochocinco’s number is up. Ochocinco responded to the trade in his usual humble manner when he said, “I hope Mr. Davis lives another twenty years because I’m going to be sitting right next to him and Jim Otto in that luxury box after my hall of fame induction.”
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Why bother?
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:03 pm
You’ve been punked KoolKell!!! LMAO
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
“Former Raiders executive Mike Lombardi reported on his National Football Post blog that the Raiders made another trade proposal to the Patriots involving Derrick Burgess. The Raiders reportedly asked for offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer, the Pats’ second-round choice in the recent draft, and backup quarterback Kevin O’Connell.”
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Why would we want another QB and cast-off O-liner? Just trade the guy for the second, which I can’t even fathom would be possible. I would take a 4th in 2013 for him.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I’m not a fan of the Jonas Brothers but this video is so freakin funny that I had to share it. If you’re going to be grumpy about it and not laugh, then don’t bother.
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/videogaga/19556/all-the-single-tweens-all-the-single-tweens-joe-jonas-puts-a-ring-on-it/
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
408Raider – I sent you a great link to your email. A must see….check it out.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
24, that video is midly amusing, if you are 10 years old.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Burgess is relatively cheap. Why not get a contract year out of him, instead of some prospect?
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Is that considered humor? I mean, the spoof of it all is kind of clever, but after LMAO at David Alan Grier’s standup this past weekend, the bar is set a little too high for that clip, 24. But thanks for trying…..I guess.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I guess I’ve been pretty hard on the trolls over the years.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I say it is 50/50 what type of year Burgess is going to have anyways, not to mention Al might pull a god-father move and have him not played much this year for whatever bizzare reason.
One potentially good year from Burgess, or a cheaper younger version for at least 3 years in the future……I’ll take the youth.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I wonder about Stanford Routt.
He got called to task for slacking last year. Brought in and showed his game films and admonsihed.He should have been the heir apparent for the #2 slot when Hall was sent packing but was questionable even at nickle.
Gonna need him to step it up this year…
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 pm
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECHAM I AM
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Burgess stays.
No way a team brings him on now. They might look next year if he snags double digit sacks in 09′, but Oakland would be better served if he stays and auditions for a mega contract in 2010.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Trevor Scott.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Come on Nmamdi, you really think Burgess couldn’t go during the May OTA’s due to that bogus “flu-like symptons”? Al has him on ice so he doesn’t get hurt and ward-off any potential suitors. If Al can’t get his ridiculous asking price for him, he will linger in the background as the youngsters play.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 pm
You never know with Al Davis these days.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Ok…the video was so dumb, it made me laugh. I guess I was 10 years old for about 5 minutes but its all good. The point was…it was stupid and I had to laugh and I was hoping to share the humor whether it be mild or more then that.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Madden was on Channel 7 playing Bocce Ball.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Gunheim may surprise some this year,if he proves he can play the run,he may even start,hes has a great bull-rush and a high motor, he will without doubt move above Richardson on the depth chart
the rookie te Myers,is under the radar right now,but he`s an above average pass-blocker and could end up being the key to this offences success by releasing Miller and allowing more use of the one-back offence,with Bush in the back-field
two sleepers i will be looking out for to make an immediate impact
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:04 pm
If Gunheim and Myers provide ANY impact to each of their units it would indeed be a huge boost.
This whole two TE set is a little overblown, IMO. First of all, he is a rookie, he more than likely is going to struggle in blocking assignments, at least in the beginning of the year. Second, for a two TE set to really work, our run game has to be a serious threat AND we have to been in games or even better, leading them. A two TE set while we are down 17 points or with Fargas in the backfield getting 2 yards and a cloud of dust isn’t going to dictate anything to the opposing D.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:09 pm
# vegas raider Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:04 pm
If Gunheim and Myers provide ANY impact to each of their units it would indeed be a huge boost.
This whole two TE set is a little overblown, IMO. First of all, he is a rookie, he more than likely is going to struggle in blocking assignments, at least in the beginning of the year. Second, for a two TE set to really work, our run game has to be a serious threat AND we have to been in games or even better, leading them. A two TE set while we are down 17 points or with Fargas in the backfield getting 2 yards and a cloud of dust isn’t going to dictate anything to the opposing D.
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Bro if you have a problem with Farges twitter him he cool he responds back so you can sort of tell him to his face LOL..
http://twitter.com/JustinFargas
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 pm
VR
if you watch the tampa game,TC ran alot of two stuff…a few times dmac was split,and we ran play-action from it,which scared the hell outa Kiffin and it opened up everything for Bush….you just dont use it exclusively
Miller blocked ok as a rookie te
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
If I had to say anything to Fargas I would thank him for his hardwork and determination and I am sad that it didn’t go to a better cause than 5 losing seasons. With that being said, I prefer to take a ride in the new car, so-to-speak.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Moose,
We were in the game and leading for some of it and the running game was a big threat. In those types of situations, the two TE can be very useful. The two TE set wouldn’t have done us any good in the season opener, SD road game, NE, CAR, ATL, NO and Balt games.
If we are utilizing the two TE set, we will be in a great situation. I am just worried we are going to have be playing too much catch up for it to be a huge threat, and the guy is 7th round pick to begin with. Bigger fish to fry, IMO, but nothing you said is inaccurate.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:29 pm
DMC: Ferrari
Bush: Hummer
Fargas: Corolla
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
No doubt that the two tight end set was what they were trying to do last year with the signing of Troupe , but that never panned out. This season the running game will be the priority to set up the pass. Then eventually work in more passing packages as Russell gets more comfortable. But, running the ball first will be the plan.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Hopefully we can get more first downs next year and sustain drives, so we can do more of EVERYTHING. Passing to WR’s, Mike Bush, two TE sets, Wildcat, D-Mac on screens, etc.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:50 pm
If the o-line plays better (no penalties to stall drives) the 3 and outs will go away and build some confidence. Then they will become more competitive or even contend.,`
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 pm
I’m ready to contend Lynn!!! I keep looking at our schedule and with a few breaks I see 6-8 wins, and after a few captain and cokes I see 8-10 wins, LOL.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
If Mike Bush is so great or a Hummer as Mr Koolaid himself puts it, how is it that last year while being totally healthy he had 10 games of 3 or less carries?? I am sorry, but if he was any good he would have been on the field more. Period. One game does not a season make. The list of guys who had one big game only to drift away like a fart in the wind is long and undistinguished.
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Justin Fargas gathered in a short pass with a one-handed grab to which Isaiah Ekejiuba reacted with astonishment, given Fargas’ below-average pass-catching skills.
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Ha even his teammates are amazed when he does anything above avg.
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I’m thinking 9 wins this year. Barring critical injuries.
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Burgess stays.
No way a team brings him on now. They might look next year if he snags double digit sacks in 09′, but Oakland would be better served if he stays and auditions for a mega contract in 2010.
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vegas raider Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Come on Nmamdi, you really think Burgess couldn’t go during the May OTA’s due to that bogus “flu-like symptons”? Al has him on ice so he doesn’t get hurt and ward-off any potential suitors. If Al can’t get his ridiculous asking price for him, he will linger in the background as the youngsters play.
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Ho-kaaaay…
How you correlated the two I don’t know. I never said or inferred anything close to resembling what you’re talking about.
could be an opinion I guees, but why direct it at me? Because I mentioned Burgess?
Its no secret at ALL that Burgess opts out of most “vouluntary” team activities. So what?
And exactly what is Al asking for him? Do you know? Seriously, cuz I don’t.
“linger in the background”?
You mean during camps and pre? Yeah, I would think that would be true but again, no shocking revelation there.
If you mean during the regular season, then yes again. Since he’s proven injury prone and an un even (I’m being generous) run defender, it would make sense to use him again as a situational pass rusher.
MY comment was simply that rumors of a trade are simply that.
Rumors.
Have teams inquired? Likely. Does that mean offers have been made? Probably. Does that mean a deals imminent? No.
Burgess stays.
Burgess plays.
Burgess buys cheap knock off duty free trinkets for his family on his way home from the Pro Bowl next year in Miami.
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
love Jmarcus to really get a hold of the hurry-up offence,and come out blazing in the 1st half, to take advantage of his arm and create mis-matches with our speed,the first 10/15 plays should be scripted for each opponent…no returning to the coaches so often this season,it disrupts,and gives the defence time to rest and prepare…he must punish teams by getting to the LOS quickly and controlling things from there and nailing his audibles.
speed alone,cant win,but it can if it gets a jump on you or your not ready for it…we shouldnt even use a huddle in the 1st quarter.we are being too nice on offence by just strolling to the LOS…we need to play on the edge ,the Raider way and it looks like this coach understands that……if Jamarcus starts doing the peyton manning thing..you watch how fast they change the rules
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I can’t remember the Raiders ever being fancy enough to run a no-huddle.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
So your saying that Mr Puppett himself Tom Cable is the man to lead this team out of the doldrems, eh? LOL!! Puhhhhlease
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Nmamdi,
You said, “No way a team brings him on now”. I took that as no team would trade for him, thus a chance of trade is very unlikely. I whole-heartedly disagree, and took all the, yes, rumors mixed with his “flu-like” absence as bogus. Rumors are that the Raiders have been, and still are aggressively seeking a trading partner. I believe it, even if a trade ultimately doesn’t go down.
I mean “linger in the background” as in not playing much this year, whether injury, production or falling out with those in charge as reasons, whether it is one of those options or a combination of all.
Your right hee does usually opt out, but usually he is a no-show like this week, not standing on the sidelines with a towel over his head with the “flu”. When has he ever done that?
None of us know what Al is asking for, but based on previous examples when he usually asks for way too much, pretty much a known fact, I don’t think it is too far-fetched that is the case again.
Why are you playing dumb about why I directed it at you? I commented on Burgess being potentially traded, and you replied back within a few minutes that he won’t be. Don’t know why there would be a confusion there.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Tom Cable is the man!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Tom Cable is not a puppet!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
He basically only speaks in “Al”. Always using the same stupid mantras and archaic philosophies. Tom Cable got the Raider job because he did some major arse kissing at the end of last year. He would have NEVER sniffed a head job in the NFL if he didnt go on the campaign trail for the Raider gig.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Dude,
Did you like Kiffin? Or any HC over the last 7 years?
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
KKell,RaiderO,I Just have a gut feeling that Coach Cable can get the job done,just the way the team held TOGETHER the last few games,just think we may have the right guy in charge,and am looking forward to the DEFENSE being NASTY,RAIDERSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Dude has his Arabian Goggles on right now
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Other than Norv, no other coach is a has a HC position in the NFL.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Dude is a habitual tea bagger
let it steep N0rco, LET…IT…STEEEEP
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 pm
BS,
You write your own jokes?? You are one funny MFer.
I know you really didnt say “Kiss the rings bitch”. LOL!!!! What a freakn tool. “Kiss the rings bitch” LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Raider0,
Your last post dznt make sense. Try again.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
RAIDER O,post 49,are you saying that the RAIDERS ,W/ A second year coach,are about to kick BUTT this year?IM with you,naysayers can whine all they want,but the CHEERS of victory will shut them UP! RAIDERS
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Gilbert,
You have a gut feeling Cables the man, eh? Same gut feeling you had with Kiffin or Shell or Norv or…………
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Gilbert,
I look forward for a balanced offense. Over 5000 yards.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Sorry about 49.
Norv, Art, Kiffin, and Bill C are not better than Cable, let’s see what he does before we judge him.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I really liked how he had the team playing at the end of the season, and we won against good teams. Tampa and the Texans.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Is it safe to say you would be saying the same thing no matter who the coach was??
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:19 pm
POST 54,Dude,yes,w/ART SHELL,the others ,negative ps,not happy w/ bed/breakfast guy,think that Shell just wasnt in the right place at the right time
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Gilbert,
What do you like about Cable?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I didn’t like Art and Norv, but I was excited about the others.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Dude,what do you dislike about Cable?Lets wait and see,I think you will be surprised w/ the RAIDERS,wish we could find a way for a BET, but who holds the money? MY MONEY!CUZ the RAIDERS WILL WIN THE WEST/AFC Dude,figure out the details ,weve got time ,dont be scared ,how do we establish if youre a raider fan,period!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:46 pm
LETS GO RAIDERSSS!!! Show a Pulse this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY6pxtIGclw
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Show a Pulse this year.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Im very interested in seeing DMC this year. I know everybody say as JR goes the Raiders go. I believe actually as DMC go we go. If DMC has the breakout year that he should well be descent.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Raidertay,thanks for post59,that is FUN,talk w/you later,RAIDERS OUT FOR TONIGHT,LATER
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Yeah this site is dead.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:41 am
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June 4th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 4:45 am
Finally a Friday,Hwnrdr can finally slow down!!! =)
June 4th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Hell yeah gm 1 is here , Howard is a beast but come on Lakers our year . Haven’t heard much on the garcia front lately I expect him to lob a couple of more grenades at Jruss but who knows Marc Wilson got drafted high and (give me a second I tear up when I think of this Legend ) JIM PLUNKETT Won 2 SB when Wilson was to young in 80 and got hurt in 83 i’ll pull for jruss but I’m all about who ever can make my Raiders win .
GO RAIDERS!!!!
Lakers4EvaDubsNeva
June 4th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Good Morning 4eva…Just checkin’, what do you mean slow down? LOL
June 4th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Hwnrdr
someone is always calling off and that makesw you work harder,just one more day and you can stop and relax!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:00 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,4EVA,HWNDER,NOMOREFARGAS.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:03 am
That’s true 4eva…that’s true! Funny you said that because there are two people on vacation today and tomorrow. So yup, one more day!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Sorry bro I will start a loooong Capt.Morgan week-end shortly and the 1st pitcher will be in your honor,4 always going above and beyond the call of duty!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:10 am
good morning Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, NMF, 4eva …
June 4th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Morning Nation!!!!
This Is a great read but heres my favorite highlights!!!!
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9634624/NFL-offseason-winners,-losers-and-awards?gt1=39002
NFL offseason winners, losers and awards ~Alex Marvez
fox nfl senior writer~
Biggest Losers:
Denver: The offseason began in disastrous fashion with the franchise’s alienation of Cutler. It hasn’t gotten any better. The Cutler situation became so toxic that someone who should have been the franchise’s cornerstone player was traded to Chicago (more details below). Some of Denver’s free-agent signings were head-scratchers as well. The grace period already has ended for first-year head coach Josh McDaniels before he has even coached a game.
WORST TRADE:
Denver trading Cutler to Chicago for two first-round picks, a third-rounder and quarterback Kyle Orton.
The Bears no longer have questions at quarterback. The Broncos do. Orton — who was never in Cutler’s league during four seasons in Chicago — may not beat out Chris Simms for a starting spot.
WORST RE-SIGNING:
Washington giving cornerback DeAngelo Hall a six-year, $55 million contract with $23 million in guaranteed money.
Yes, the same DeAngelo Hall who was such a washout in Oakland last season that he was cut after eight games even though the Raiders had signed him to their own massive contract. Hall is a good player but not that good.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison’s rationale for declining a White House invitation celebrating the Steelers’ Super Bowl XLIII victory over Arizona.
Harrison said this to Pittsburgh television station WTAE: “If you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don’t win the Super Bowl. As far as I’m concerned, he would’ve invited Arizona if they had won.” No word on whether Harrison also knows that the Super Bowl winner — and not the loser — is given the Lombardi Trophy.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:11 am
THINK I WILL RETIRE EARLY,SO I CAN BLOG 23 HRS A DAY.CAN I COUNT ON U FELLOW’S 2 SUPPLAMENT MY INCOME? COME ON ,DONT LET ME DOWN…
June 4th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Thanks 4eva! I got some Patron at home. With all the thunder and lightning that happened here in Cali…I may have to start tonight, too!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Man I love thunder storms.When I used 2 live in mountains the thunder was deafening.Burn a big fatty and just listen!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Haha! There you go!!!
Good Morning Rockstar, Dirt Lot, NMF…OAKlifer
June 4th, 2009 at 6:17 am
you guys are going to laugh at me, but i’m telling the truth …
My best friend lives in Roseville. We hung out a lot before I moved from Lodi, CA to Missouri. He used to live in Stockton. HUGE Raider fan. We went to a bunch of games together. I even flew out in August ‘07 to go to a preseason game with him, his wife and my wife. My wife is from MO so she’d never been to a Raider game before in Oakland. Good time. We beat the Cards. Andrew Walter & Echemandu were impressive in that game.
Anyways, my buddy called me last night (left a v-mail) said he and his wife got a new gym membership. Found out Freddy B. goes to that gym daily from 2pm – 3pm! He hasn’t met him or talked to him yet (just joined yesterday) but I thought that was pretty cool. If he gives me any info i’ll relay it to you guys …
June 4th, 2009 at 6:19 am
good morning OAKlifer. good post bro. thanks!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:21 am
that’s waay cool RR and to tell the truth I’m a little green I’m not laughing,
June 4th, 2009 at 6:27 am
ALL THIS TIME WE THOUGHT WE WERE YOUR BEST FRIEND’S ROCKSTAR. LOL FREDDY B. THE OLD PRO’S NEVER QUIT,DO THEY. THAT IS WHY THEY WERE / ARE THE BEST..
June 4th, 2009 at 6:30 am
yeah whats up with that =)
June 4th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Ok, I never checked old posts from yesterday, but did anyone hear about SF becoming a possible site for the Raiders, and that the name will change to the SF Raiders? PLEASE TELL ME THAT IS NOT TRUE!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Whats up Double R?
Thats awesome bro Freddy B is one of my favs!!! he always looked so crazy catching the ball he was so tall and lankey his body was always out of controll it seemed like!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Dirt Lot: you guys are awesome. enjoy talking to you fellas every morning
good friendships never die though. I moved from Cali 3 years ago and two of my best buddies from CA still keep in touch weekly. sometimes more often than that (during football season. haha) one of them flew out to MO just to be a groomsman in my wedding
June 4th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Freddy B is a legend. can you imagine?
“hey Fred, could you give me a spot?” LOL
Hwnrdr: I think the site was Santa Clara, not SF
June 4th, 2009 at 6:35 am
SF is gay and Big Al knows it.I can’t even picture that in my most tripped out mind,so it cant happen,imo
June 4th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Mornin’ guys.
RaiderRock, your friend shouldn’t have a problem catching Freddie, he’ll be smoking out in front of the gym before he goes in. lol
Yeah, he’s one of my favorites too. Met him in Denver 2yrs ago for a autograph signing.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:37 am
or hey Freddie lets go grab a beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
man-o-man that would be da sh!t!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:39 am
FREDDY B STILL WORKING-OUT AT AGE 112, CAN SOMEBODY GET JARMARCUSS RUSSELL ON A STAIR-MASTER PLEASE….
June 4th, 2009 at 6:39 am
good morning TW …
Freddy signed autos in DENVER of all places?
wow. must have been there already for a ski trip or something. haha
June 4th, 2009 at 6:41 am
CAN SOMEBODY GET JARMARCUSS RUSSELL ON A STAIR-MASTER PLEASE….
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he’s already got “six second abs” and does “perfect push ups” DLF, what more to you want? lol
June 4th, 2009 at 6:41 am
GM to all the lucid morning crowd! And good morning to RRS too! Remember, its the early worm that feeds the… how’s that go again?
Tonight begins the bball extravaganza! To torment Dakota, I’m going to GUARANTEE a Laker victory in the series. As Chick (RIP) would say: Its in the refrigerator. The door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard, and the Jell-O’s jigglin’!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Man I would prolly embarrass myself if I was 2 meet ANY Raider Legend.I’m 50 but would instantly turn 12 again.A 215 pound man jumping around like a 12 year old boy,but I dont care!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Yeah, my friend called me to tell me that and I almost hung up on him! That’s a bad joke and told him to NEVER do that again!!!
Dirt Lot: I think JRuss needs more than a stair master…hahaha!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Ben Davidson or Ike Lassiter whooooooooooooo hooooooooo
June 4th, 2009 at 6:46 am
GM to all the lucid morning crowd! And good morning to RRS too!
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good morning BSJ! lucid or not, i’m here. booyah!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:48 am
BSJ: If they can figure out how to stop the 3’s from raining…I will guarantee a Laker victory too. George Karl said after last Friday that Jesus would have had a hard time guarding Kobe…haha…but Orlando stopped the King 4-2. We’ll see…I’ll predict Lakers in 6 or 7.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:48 am
I DONT WANT THE BACK OF HIS NECK TO LOOK LIKE A PACK OF HOT-DOG’S ROCKSTAR. SERIOUSLY I HEAR HE HAS BEEN AT THE FACILITY WORKING AND LOOK’S OK.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:49 am
I don’t like the Lamers. I hope Orlando pulls an upset. Just can’t see it happening though unless Dwight Howard averages 40 points a game in the series …
June 4th, 2009 at 6:50 am
well maybe there is still hope 4 Jmac!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I DONT WANT THE BACK OF HIS NECK TO LOOK LIKE A PACK OF HOT-DOG’S
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LOL! me neither man. he’s already got a second job lined up if football doesn’t work out. truck driver. check out the gut …
June 4th, 2009 at 6:51 am
If Dwight Howard puts up 40+ points a game, that just may happen. But…if the Lakers play like they did Friday night…I don’t know…
June 4th, 2009 at 6:53 am
I don’t like the Lamers.
me either…..but I hate van gundy as well kinda double edged sword!! I like superman would like to see him in the winners circle my fave thing in the world is to watch Kobe cry….(sorry Dakota)
A 215 pound man jumping around like a 12 year old boy,but I dont care!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lol 4eva me too brother me too!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:57 am
So it will be you’re worst nightmare when Black Mamba get his title this year ! My fave thing is the Dodge Lebaron shows he is a spoiled baby who has 0 class just remember why you have that gold medal cause Kobe made sure the US got back on top!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:58 am
tthats great we all da same!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:58 am
GO RAIDERS!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:58 am
oh-oh already strting 2 type funny!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:00 am
hell I havent taken a vacation in like 5 years or so so this lay-off IS all the vacation time I missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Ask you’re friends wife how much does FreddyB. benches.
June 4th, 2009 at 7:02 am
MEETING ONE’S HERO’S, SPORT’S OR OTHER WISE IS ALWAY’S SPECIAL.THE DAY MY FATHER AND I SAT AT A TABLE WITH KENNY STABLER AND BILL KING,THE LEGENDARY VOICE OF THE RAIDER’S WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
June 4th, 2009 at 7:07 am
WOW Dirt-Lot that MUST have benn really something I am soooo happy 4 you!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Dirt Lot: Those are 2 very big legends in all of Northern California. I bet that was something special and never to be forgotten!!! Right on, bro!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Gruden talking about JaMarcus and Hackett….
From espn.com
“Former Oakland and Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden — who will be part of ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast team — chimed in on the quarterback situation in Oakland on SIRIUS NFL Radio.
Gruden believes the Raiders need to go with JaMarcus Russell instead of Jeff Garcia to start the season.
“I think they gotta go with JaMarcus Russell,” Gruden said.
“He’s the No. 1 pick in the draft. They’ve added Paul Hackett who I think is an outstanding coach. He’s a tremendous quarterbacks coach. No one talks about the addition of Paul Hackett. I think he’s going to really reach out and help JaMarcus Russell. But they’ve got a lot invested in him. This is only his third season. This is the time where JaMarcus Russell has to explode onto the scene. Hopefully [Darren] McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, some of his young support system, can help him, because he does have great ability throwing the football.”.
June 4th, 2009 at 7:12 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
Freddy signed autos in DENVER of all places?
wow. must have been there already for a ski trip or something. haha
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Actually, it was in Aug. He came with Casper, Branch, a few others. Large Raider fanbase here believe it or not. The funniest thing was a clueless woman carrying a Moss jersey to get signed by these guys. I bought a Authentic Freddie jersey for him to sign. Too bad Stabler wasn’t there. Years ago they held a flag football game with the Legends of Denver & Oakland at mile high, pretty cool, a donkey player got his teeth knocked out on a pass play. lol
June 4th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Thanks Marley,
Gruden seems to be less and less biased as time goes by..he might make a good addtion to the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast team!!! I wonder if he and Davis ever kissed and made up???
June 4th, 2009 at 7:16 am
I gotta see that Spike Lee/Kobe flick…
Wonder if he’ll produce one of Russell? Jamarcus Doin’ Wings.
June 4th, 2009 at 7:17 am
It seems like a nice setup for Russell to have an emotional, motivating coach like Cable to push him and a great teacher like Hackett to help him learn the details of the QB position, it’s up to JaMarcus now…
June 4th, 2009 at 7:18 am
a donkey player got his teeth knocked out on a pass play. lol
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Damn Atkinson at it again………
June 4th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Wonder if he’ll produce one of Russell? Jamarcus Doin’ Wings.
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LOL funny stuff BSJ!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Wonder if he’ll produce one of Russell? Jamarcus Doin’ Wings
Thats GREAT Bo!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:21 am
where Jmac is hungry and chickens are scared
June 4th, 2009 at 7:21 am
BSJ: I have seen Kobe: Doing Work. It is actually a good documentary. It shows that Kobe has matured and realizes that they have a better chance of winning when he takes less shots and be more of a leader. Still a little surprised that Spike Lee did a piece on Kobe considering that he is a die hard Knicks fan…
June 4th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 7:16 am
I gotta see that Spike Lee/Kobe flick…
Wonder if he’ll produce one of Russell? Jamarcus Doin’ Wings.
Sorry…that was actually funny. Doing Wings…hahaha!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Q&A Raiders.com what happend too…..
Q: What are your impressions of Raiders fans both past and present?
George Atkinson: Loyal. They have always been very loyal and fanatical. They really exemplify the true meaning of what being a fan is about.
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HE’s talkin bout us!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Yep we crazed and the whole world knows it!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Wow just saw they found David Carradine dead in bankok damn r.i.p grasshooper/Bill .
June 4th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Wow…that’s sad. RIP!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:29 am
A good crazy
June 4th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Woah…they believed that he hung himself. Wow, wouldn’t have seen that coming!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:33 am
OH-NO Quay Chain Cain was the best character of all time.Kung Fu was soo believable because he spent the years of 12-25 living in a Shaolin Temple This is truley a sad day and yet we must celebrate is extraordinary life
June 4th, 2009 at 7:36 am
I was at a bar in Sherman Oaks years ago and David was there.I wanted sooo bad 2 talk 2 him but there was already 2 many around him and I could see he wasnt happy,so I didnt
June 4th, 2009 at 7:39 am
We gotta pour out a little liquer for Quay Chan…
Good day to you all Nation!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:39 am
RIP Koko Taylor, Queen of the Blues.
June 4th, 2009 at 7:43 am
R.I.P. David Carradine
June 4th, 2009 at 7:44 am
rip dorko slob’s moniker….. email or not we will never see that again and while this is a sad day we must celebrate his incoherantness, mindless rambling, and just plain being his lowly self, as N@rco B0B….
so long grasshopper……
June 4th, 2009 at 7:45 am
the Carradines are hollywood royality I find it hard 2 believe he would take his own life,with so much 2 live 4.Maybe its a Bruce Lee type thing
June 4th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Kill Bill is dead…
RIP
June 4th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Cain will allways be remembered….
What a character
June 4th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Hung himself? Coward’s way out. Too bad.
June 4th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Hopefully it wasn’t one of those accidental “playing with yourself” hangings that Californians often suffer.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:00 am
So long Wild West Tech.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:00 am
well try 2 have a nice day NATION
June 4th, 2009 at 8:02 am
BBL
June 4th, 2009 at 8:05 am
http://video.libero.it/app/play?id=3e2f8203e9314d6d0b98b68174780197
June 4th, 2009 at 8:05 am
DHB out with a bad hammy
Raiders first-round draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey is back for OTAs but still not practicing because of a sore right hamstring.
Heyward-Bey injured the hamstring during the May 8-10 minicamp. He missed the first week of OTAs because his college class had yet to graduate and, now that he’s back remains sidelined.
Raiders coach Tom Cable described the injury as “soreness” and expects DHB back by next week.
By the way, none of that downtime was used to work toward getting a contract signed. DHB said his agents have yet to open talks with the Raiders and does not know when those talks will begin.
Last year, first-round pick Darren McFadden signed on June 6 — a stark contrast to 2007 first-rounder JaMarcus Russell’s holdout into September.
-David White (SF Chronicle)
June 4th, 2009 at 8:09 am
OTA notes and quotes
** Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell looked better, and the numbers seem to back it up.
He still hovered around 50% as a completion rate but there were far fewer truly horrible throws that were nowhere near a target. Russell had no interceptions and one touchdown pass.
His backup Jeff Garcia was not at practice for family reasons. Could it be Russell felt more relaxed without Garcia breathing down his neck?
We have no idea. Russell declined to speak with reporters after practice.
** Speaking of roll call, defensive tackle Tommy Kelly and running back Darren McFadden were not at voluntary practice for unspecified reasons — a first for both this offseason.
Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is the one who’s absence is starting to get noticed. He has stayed away from voluntary workouts in recent years — presumably as his only recourse in lieu of the sort of long-term contract he wanted.
Now that he’s the highest-paid player in the NFL (per year average), some are wondering if Asomugha shouldn’t be here as a leader for an increasingly young team.
Give Asomugha this — he trains on his own and has never shown up at training camp out of shape or unprepared. Joining his teammates now would be more about bringing a leader’s presence.
Cable said he hopes Asomugha comes by for the last two weeks of OTAs, or at least the final week.
Fellow cornerback Chris Johnson was in attendance Wednesday after missing the first media-access OTA.
** The Raiders came back from a week off feeling a little healthier.
Center Samson Satele took his first snaps since signing with the Raiders. Back from shoulder surgery, Satele is starting with the second-team offense behind John Wade for now.
Tight end Zach Miller (hernia surgery) and left guard Robert Gallery are also slowly being worked back in.
Still out: wide receivers Javon Walker (knee) and Arman Shields (knee), defensive end Jay Richardson (knee), defensive tackles Ryan Boschetti (pectoral muscle) and Gerard Warren (pec) and offensive tackles Mark Wilson (back spasms) and Paul McQuistan (knee).
** Mario Henderson continues to dominate the number of left tackle snaps. Khalif Barnes missed a lot of time getting a hand strain wrapped by the trainers’ staff, Cable said.
** Very little deep passing, but the receivers often ran long routes to draw away a cornerback and safety to create space underneath — a snapshot of what the passing game will be like next season.
That’s another way of saying the tight ends and running backs will probably catch more balls underneath than the receivers for a second straight year. There will be more opportunity for deep strikes, but they’ll pick and choose their shots.
** On defense, strongside linebacker Jon Alston was all over the place in the passing game once again — but Cable cautioned not to read too much into his first-team action. referring to him as a “good third-down backer.”
Ricky Brown continues to work in the middle with Cable calling him the most well-rounded linebacker pushing for playing time.
** Just to make it clear, Cable said that though Garcia was brought in to create a quarterback competition, there is no quarterback competition.
At least not yet.
“Our decision’s made,” Cable said. “JaMarcus is our quarterback. There’s no issue there, there’s no decisions needed to be made there. What we have to do is get to camp and have that compeittion you’re talking about. This is a learning time. The competition will really get rolling when we get to Napa.”
So, there is no quarterback competition. Until there is.
** Rookie safety Mike Mitchell still can’t practice because Ohio is still in school (league rules). No word on when school gets out.
** Rookie wide receiver Louis Murphy was spotted fielding punts, but not to push for Johnnie Lee Higgins’ job.
Murphy dropped a long, high pass during practice and wanted to improve on catching tall, underthrown passes.
“I wanted to get some deep balls where I have to stop and go back to get the ball,” Murphy said. “That’s pretty much it.”
Of course, the simpler solution is to have the passes hit him in full stride downfield, but give the vertical game some time.
** Quote of the day: “I’d rather fish any time.” — Cable, when asked about his golf score from Monday’s Fred Biletnikoff golf tournament.
-David White (SF Chronicle)
June 4th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Jay Richardson (knee)
defensive tackles Ryan Boschetti (pectoral muscle) and Gerard Warren (pec)
offensive tackles Mark Wilson (back spasms) and Paul McQuistan (knee)
Khalif Barnes missed a lot of time getting a hand strain wrapped by the trainers’ staff
Alston = 3rd down LB
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S&B: what did I tell you? tons of OL & DL guys are injured. I’ll give you the same advice you always give us. They are just OTA’s, don’t read too much into it!
Just for the record though, I hope you’re right. I hope Mario Henderson tears it up and becomes a dominant LT for the next 10 years …
June 4th, 2009 at 8:16 am
The Raiders and Barnes better realize we need him to play RT, and there may be a learning curve so he needs to start taking reps there right now.
Dumbest team in America.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:17 am
I agree with Cable. I’d rather fish than golf
If Alston is a 3rd down LB who excels at playing against the pass I assume Ricky Brown will start at SAM linebacker and be in on 1st & 2nd down. He’s a tackling machine. Cable calls him the “most well-rounded linebacker” of the bunch!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Good morning–
Looking at the opponents this year, the Raiders don’t face any prolific passing attacks with elite receiving talent with the exception of Houston and San Diego.
Nnamdi and C.J should be able to effectively manage receivers from:
Denver – shutdown last gm and Kyle Orton
K.C – No Tony G to deal with..focus on Bowe
NYG – No Plaxico…who’s the receivers there?
Redskins – Nothing stands out
Eagles – speedy guys, but not physical guys
Cowboys – Roy Williams….no problem
Jets – rookie QB and no Coles
Bengals – Ocho is on the downside
Browns – no one (Edwards is no big deal)
Ravens – Again, Mason…but he’s older
Steelers – Ward and Holmes are manageable
So the Raider secondary SHOULD be able to manage these guys. They shut down Andre Johnson and none of the receivers above are in that class.
Chargers and Texans have the potential to present some problems for the Raiders secondary.
So once again, its going to really come down to that front 7 and its ability to force opponents to throw the ball. Force them into more 3rd and longs…force the opponent to become one-dimensional. Otherwise, the Raider defense could be setting itself up for long-time consuming 15 play drives where it gets pounded into the ground and put off-balance by playaction.
Dwayne Board, Mike Maulchak and John Marshall have some work to do
June 4th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Wilfork Pondering Skipping Mandatory Minicamp
Posted by Aaron Wilson (PFT)
New England Patriots absentee nose guard Vince Wilfork has been making a recurring statement regarding his unhappiness about his unsettled contract situation by skipping voluntary workouts.
Now, Wilfork is contemplating whether to up the ante in his business dispute with the Patriots.
According to the Boston Herald, Wilfork told reporters today that skipping next week’s mandatory minicamp is an option he’s considering.
“If I have to, I will,” Wilfork said. “We’ll see. … I’m a professional. I don’t care how long I sit or I stay away from football. I’m staying positive about the whole situation. Whatever happens, happens.
“I’m not losing sleep over it. This is the business part. I hate it, but at the same time, I have to look out for Vince Wilfork. That’s the bottom line. That’s what it comes down to.”
Wilfork is entering the final year of his contract. He didn’t set a specific timetable for his return.
“I don’t know when I’m going to be stepping on the field but I can tell you I’m going to be ready for the first game of the season,” Wilfork said. “I hate not being there. It hurts me not to be out with my guys. I hate not being with my guys more than anything, but the time will come.”
Wilfork added that he’s working out hard and staying in shape.
Per Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe, Wilfork said that his status remains a fluid situation.
Judging by his comments, Wilfork sounds pretty committed to making his point.
“My main thing is that Vince Wilfork is looking out for Vince Wilfork, point-blank,” Wilfork said. “Whatever it may be. If it calls for me to miss something I’m going to miss it because I look towards the future. That’s how I’m going to roll. Something may change in a couple of days, something might not change.
“I’ll take it day by day. I’m looking out for my family and myself. That’s the bottom line. I may pop up. I may not. I don’t know. I’m staying positive with everything. As far as people that are wondering what’s going on with me let me just assure you that I’ll be ready to play football. I’m a professional and I look forward to playing football.”
When it comes to contract stalemates, it’s hardly ever a positive thing when a professional athlete begins referring to himself in the third person.
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I ask again, Wilfork for Burgess?
June 4th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Ricky Brown continues to work in the middle with Cable calling him the most well-rounded linebacker pushing for playing time.
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naanaa, naa-naa naanaa, naa-naa hey hey hey good bye…….
Frantz welcome to the practice squad man I hope we hang on to this dude for a year or two to see what he can do….
June 4th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Vince Wilfork doesn’t have the leverage. He can either play and get paid or sit and get nothing and watch Brace take his job. The Pats are smart about it, they are going to force Wilfork to play under his current contract in 2009 and take the year to evaluate Brace. If they think Brace can play Wilfork’s role they will trade Wilfork after the season and play the cheaper player rather than pay Wilfork loads of cash.
Damn Pats, those bastards are good.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Mike Maulchak = Mike Haluchak?
June 4th, 2009 at 8:37 am
If they think Brace can play Wilfork’s role they will trade Wilfork after the season
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Dakota: Wilfork (like Burgess) is in the final year of his contract. both will be UFA’s next offseason unless they get slapped with franchise tags
June 4th, 2009 at 8:37 am
I ask again, Wilfork for Burgess?
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I wish we could make this deal work!!! but would we be able to afford Wilfork next year and not to be a negetive nancy but what if we are picking in the top ten next year no way we can afford Wilfork Jruss Dmcfadd DHB, New top ten pick along with Nnamdi and Kelly we have alot of $$ tied up…I wonder if throwing in Kelly would net us a pick how bout Burgess & Kelly along with a fourth rounder for Wilfork & a second rounder..maybe throw in thart QB i keep hearin about!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:39 am
You are right Rockstar…my bad, so much for my theory.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:44 am
FREE VINCE WILFORK!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Cheney Endorses Same-Sex Waterboarding
By Don Davis
“I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT WATERBOARDING IS NOT TORTURE, UNLESS OF COURSE YOU ALSO SUFFER THE INDIGNITY OF THROWING UP IN FRONT OF THE OPPOSITE SEX.”
June 4th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Chiefs guard Brian Waters has made clear his desire to get out of Kansas City, claiming that the new regime is arrogant.
-pft
LOL I love all the turmoil in the afc west!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:48 am
would we be able to afford Wilfork next year and not to be a negetive nancy
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good question. Warren is injured. could we come up with an injury settlement? It’d be cheaper than paying him starter money, right? Signing Wilfork means giving him a new contract – just like Boldin. If we trade for him and refuse to pay him, he’ll sit out for us just like he did for them. He’s not unhappy with the Pats as a team. He’s unhappy about his pay. problem is how much more money does he want? We could give him a decent contract. something more than Warren and the same or less than Kelly. If he wants to be the 2nd highest paid DT in football (behind Haynesworth of course) then we might as well wait and draft a DT next year – wishful thinking I know. At least Wilfork is a proven player.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:55 am
To me this is easy.
Derrick Burgess and a 1st round pick for Vince Wilfork. Then make Wilfork a top 5 NT and be done with it.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:55 am
But it won’t happen because the Raiders think Gerard Warren and Terdell Sands are elite players
June 4th, 2009 at 8:56 am
“Former Raiders executive Mike Lombardi reported on his National Football Post blog that the Raiders made another trade proposal to the Patriots involving Derrick Burgess. The Raiders reportedly asked for offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer, the Pats’ second-round choice in the recent draft, and backup quarterback Kevin O’Connell.”
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How would this deal help us now? I don’t know anything about Vollmer and who needs back up O’Connell? I don’t think this helps our situation. I would let Burgess play out his contract year. When not injured he can do some things to disrupt the QB. After this year, let the guy walk.
Why empower the Pats anymore? Heck we gave them Randy “Candy” Moss for peanuts to fill a need. Now we are going to give them Burgess for a watered down beer to wash down those peanuts.
I hope one day the Raiders learn how to trade to benefit our team instead of the other teams in the NFL.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:57 am
NFL-caliber starters I would consider packaging with Burgess for Wilfork:
> Barnes
> Richardson
> Warren
> Morrison
> Lechler
> Jano
But the best outcome would be to couple DBurg with a high draft pick instead. Wilfork is a proven DT commodity, and Al is only going to draft speedy skill players with POTENTIAL to be all-pros. For every genious pick (Asomugha), Al will draft two disappointments (Huff/Gallery). It would be nice to invest that money in a proven player who can address our current glaring weakness: run defense.
To quote Wimpy, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”
June 4th, 2009 at 8:58 am
I still can’t imagine the Patriots trading Wilfork…the key NT to their 3-4 defense, in a year where they have a great chance to return to the Super Bowl. Just doesn’t make sense for them to do it. I can’t imagine they have that much faith in a rookie.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Well, well well look whos here wannaberocker sflifer SnBnofense, Montana, Dont you loser’s have anything better to do??? I just popped a handfull!!! ohh did you girls hear??
Matt Aug – AHN Sports Editor
Los Angeles, CA (AHN) – Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco expects a better season for himself in 2009. A season in which he will start with a new outlook and a new team, pending league approval of a trade that will send Oakland Raiders’ running back Michael Bush to Cincinnati.
this should set us up fopr years to come if Fatty mcfatty chicken wing Russell can at least play like a first rounder. come on russell flaco is making you look bad the same way I own these little troubled bloggerettes!!
you guys are idiots the Pats will never trade with davis and his senile Arse he tries to rip off teams he and sflifer seem to think this is madden 09 you cant just get picks for garbage wilfork is way better than burgess!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Patriots really improved their team this offseason….they are going to dominate once again if Brady is healthy…Bodden, Springs, Galloway, Fred Taylor, all vets that still have gas left in their tanks:
Patriots re-sign DE/OLB Pierre Woods
Patriots sign OT Damane Duckett
Patriots re-sign SS Tank Williams
Patriots re-sign OT Wesley Britt
Patriots sign C Al Johnson
Patriots sign WR Joey Galloway
Patriots re-sign DL Mike Wright
Patriots sign CB Leigh Bodden
Patriots re-sign P Chris Hanson
Patriots sign CB Shawn Springs
Patriots acquire WR Greg Lewis from Eagles for 2009 fifth-round pick and an undisclosed 2010 pick
Patriots re-sign G Russ Hochstein
Patriots re-sign FS James Sanders
Patriots sign TE Chris Baker
Patriots sign RB Fred Taylor
Patriots re-sign ILB Eric Alexander
Patriots re-sign G Billy Yates
Patriots sign DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain
June 4th, 2009 at 9:03 am
BSJ,
I agree with your post 100% and would be willing to depart with any of the players on the list. I could see the Pats happy with Morrison or Lechler….the rest I doubt.
You were more on point with your comments…”Al is only going to draft speedy skill players with POTENTIAL to be all-pros” So let’s skip that drama and dump Burgess, who is older and underperforming AND DOESN’T WANT TO BE HERE and get a good Defensive Tackle. A position the Raiders haven’t filled with a decent talent since Ted Washington.
31st against the run!!!
All wishfull thinking. No way such a deal happens. And to think the Patriots traded up for our pick to grab Ron Brace…sigh
June 4th, 2009 at 9:04 am
> Lechler
> Jano
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this has been or strong point!!!! keep what we have give up that pick next year!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:07 am
hey bobby brown good morning buddy I see someone pi$$ed in you cherrios agian bummer no spoonin with Duder last night??? that 40 must have really buzzed the 3 of ya!!! hows Mr’s creepy uncle???
June 4th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I think I might be suffering from Patriots Envy this morning!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Isn’t Jano in a contract year? It will be interesting to see how badly Al wants him back.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:13 am
I wonder if Jano would have reached his potential had we passed on him and KC drafted him in the second round? I wonder that about many of our draft picks over the last 20 years or so…how many NFL stars died on draft day because the Raiders picked them and they were subjected to mulitple coaching changes and the insanity that is the Oakland/LA Raiders????
June 4th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Heyward-Bey worked with trainer Rod Martin and backup quarterback Danny Southwick after practice, running routes and catching passes.
Heyward-Bey said he is at about 95 percent and expects to be at 100 percent by some time next week.
-Raider Beat
June 4th, 2009 at 9:19 am
To quote Wimpy, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”
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very nice BSJ! I yams what I yams
June 4th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Burgess 4 Wilfok straight up-the patsies owe us 1
June 4th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Hello dear friend BobertsIV !!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:27 am
well hey 4neva good to know that some one appreciates my wits and exceptional insider reporting!! thanks man!! the p
1lls are starting to kick in think I’ll head to the beach and down a few brews!! while you morons continue ur sad little lifes! not you 4neva were cool!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Dakota,
That’s why I am partial to a rookie salary cap. High rated rookies don’t have a choice of what team they will join. They are assigned, for better or for worse, with the team that drafts them.
At least the higher salaries paid to day 1 draft picks forces teams to at least try to develop them.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Right-On Bobby have a GREAT time
June 4th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Burgess, Warren, Fargas, Walker, Walter, Stewart, C. Green, Eugene, Barnes, Wade, Marten, Watkins, Shields, Rankin, Reece, Richardson, S. Williams, Bowie, Horton, K. Davis
I’d say TAKE YOUR PICK! whatever you want you can have!
just give us Vollmer & Wilfork
June 4th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Hey Neckroll Bob,
Seeing your post reminded me we don’t even need Wilfork on this team now. I forgot we drafted BJ Raji.
Thanks again for sharing all the inside info. you get from HQ!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I think the beach is his moms house I think he means to say headin to the beache’s house to barrow some more money or see if she has a half drank beer on the mantle from who ever she brought home last night!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Now you’re talking if they give us wilfork then they can have burgess but not for picks.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:35 am
A rookie salary cap in the NFL would be amazing paying guys who have never proved anything in the league is crazy. My god nhamdi is so classy imagine you’re him the best cb and they bring in and give a kings ransom to d-hall , never a word never let his game slip he and lechler are the 2 Raiders who most deserve us to get great again
June 4th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Burgess, Warren, Fargas, Walker, Walter, Stewart, C. Green, Eugene, Barnes, Wade, Marten, Watkins, Shields, Rankin, Reece, Richardson, S. Williams, Bowie, Horton, K. Davis
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Double R?,
Wade starts at center right now we dnt know how statle will work out and we need either fargas or reece we need three backs!!! Richardson could go but do we have a=enough depth at de once Burgess is gone?? And S. williams is on the AD scholarship although I would like to see frantz get his spot if he left!!!
either way nice list of vets that couild make the deal work….but whats up with this Vollmer kid and why would a BU quaterback even come into play i know AW is on his way out but as of now we have 4 QB’s and prob three headin into the season!!! how many QB;s will we carry this year???
June 4th, 2009 at 9:38 am
S&B – got a tough one for you …
Pats get: Burgess, Kelly, Schilens, Henderson, Bush
Raiders get: Wilfork, Vollmer, 2010 2nd round pick
June 4th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Dakota,
Have u seen this pic of Bynum?
http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/for_the_record/posts/59821-bynums-knee-survives-playboy-mansion-workout?eref=fromSI
June 4th, 2009 at 9:39 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Now you’re talking if they give us wilfork then they can have burgess but not for picks.
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Why not give them a top pick too. Wilfork is far better than Burgess and a few years younger too.
It doesn’t matter though. Such a trade would never happen. The Raiders don’t value tough physical play. The Raiders are a speed and finesse team. I am not saying finesse and speed is a bad thing. Just need to make sure the scheme and playcalling match it. Which is why it perplexes me to no end why the Raiders rarely use blitz packages to take advantage of such speed and finesse.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:42 am
You’re kidding about that being tough, right RRS?
That’s an awful trade for us!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:44 am
San Diego Chargers *** Chambers, Jackson, Gates
at Kansas City Chiefs *** Bowe, Engram (impressive in 2007 – injured last year)
Denver Broncos *** Marshall, Royal, Scheffler
at Houston Texans *** Johnson, Walter, Daniels
at New York Giants *** Smith, Hixon, Boss (Manningham, Moss, Nicks or Barden could step up and replace Burress/Toomer)
Philadelphia Eagles *** Jackson, Maclin, (Curtis & Brown were injured last year)
New York Jets *** Cotchery, Stuckey, Keller
at San Diego Chargers *** SAA (don’t forget about Sproles!)
BYE WEEK
Kansas City Chiefs *** SAA (Mark Bradley isn’t a bad #2 WR)
Cincinnati Bengals *** Johnson, Coles, Henry
at Dallas Cowboys *** Williams, Crayton, Witten
at Pittsburgh Steelers *** Ward, Holmes, Miller (Sweed?)
Washington Redskins *** Moss, Randle El, Cooley (Thomas, Kelly or Davis from last years draft?)
at Denver Broncos *** SAA (Brandon Stokley isn’t a bad #3 WR)
at Cleveland Browns *** Edwards, Patten, Cribbs (Robiskie or Massaquoi?)
Baltimore Ravens *** Mason, Clayton, Heap (LJ Smith?)
June 4th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Yes, I’ve seen that picture Bo…at least he doesn’t look dead drunk with a 40 year old’s beer belly hanging out of his shirt like our QBs party pictures, lol.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Gotta agree with Jhill…bad trade for us.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Why is everyone slobbering over Wilfork?
Didn’t the Patsies just draft Brace?
Don’t they run a 3-4?
I’m sure they intend for Brace to play right away as a 2nd rd pick, so maybe Wilfork isn’t all you think he is?
June 4th, 2009 at 9:48 am
post #194 should show that Nnamdi Asomugha & Chris Johnson do NOT have easy tasks in ANY game next season.
Don’t forget some of these teams with scrub WR’s are run first smashmouth offenses (Chiefs, Jets, Giants, Browns) Larry Johnson, Thomas Jones, Brandon Jacobs, Jamal Lewis …
June 4th, 2009 at 9:50 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 9:38 am
S&B – got a tough one for you …
Pats get: Burgess, Kelly, Schilens, Henderson, Bush
Raiders get: Wilfork, Vollmer, 2010 2nd round pick
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No. Schilens, Henderson and Bush are going to prove to be the keys to the Raider offense today and into the future. Right now those three were underrated and underused. I see them breaking out in the next year or two so I say no. I wouldn’t make the deal.
Burgess and Kelly. I have no problem putting them up on the trade block. See what you can get.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Yes, I’ve seen that picture Bo…at least he doesn’t look dead drunk with a 40 year old’s beer belly hanging out of his shirt like our QBs party pictures, lol.
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You could have saved some keystrokes by replacing “dead drunk with a 40 year old’s beer belly hanging out of his shirt” with “BSJ last Friday”.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Pats get: Burgess, Kelly, Schilens, Henderson, Bush
Raiders get: Wilfork, Vollmer, 2010 2nd round pick
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(Henderson) Barnes, Vollmer
(Schilens) DHB, Higgins, Murphy, Walker, Holland, Watkins
(Bush) McFadden, Fargas, Rankin (or Gary Russell?)
(Burgess) Scott, Gunheim, Richardson, Shaughnessy, Sulak
(Kelly) Wilfork, Warren, Sands, Boschetti, Joseph
extra 2nd round pick = use for OL or DL
June 4th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Post 194 does not have one receiver on there that Nnamdi can’t shut down…or at worse…keep under control. C. Johnson can manage the other side.
The key is pass rush to force QBs into making mistakes AND stopping the doggone running game so that the secondary can focus on coverage and not run support.
The Front 7 is the key for a defensive turnaround. D-Line has to absorb blockers and the linebackers have to get their hats in the gaps and make plays.
Otherwise it will be more of the same.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I’d rather have one of the 2nd rd picks in next year’s draft than Vollmer.
A 25 year old RT prospect, who missed a year with back surgery?
Yeah, OK!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Pats get: Burgess, Kelly, Schilens, Henderson, Bush
Raiders get: Wilfork, Vollmer, 2010 2nd round pick
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Double R, they let you smoke and drink at work bro??? I’m in the wrong line of buissness….
lets look at this a back up RT tackel prospect…..(thought he was a QB geuss not) never going to be a LT and might not even be able to play RT maybe better suited a G.
Wilfork- prety self explanitory VERY good at clogging running lanes and would make our whole D better imagine our LB’s being able to play with out ol getting to the second level!!!! AWESOME!!!!!
2nd round pick~ Davis would just waste this pick on a fast DB WR or RB gauranteed!!!! this would cost us to much to get with to little in return!! unless Davis Promises to tak ethe best lineman Available Im not sure a second round pick for davis to waste is a good option.
But…..
Burgess, Kelly, Schilens, Henderson, Bush
Burgess~ sure he is the trade bait!
Kelly ~sure if we want to be able to afford another top 10 player in wilfork!
Schielns~hmmm intriging one here with all the talent we just added he may be expendable but would hate to see him flourish in NE like Moss, Welker and Co.
Henderson~ummm you mean our starting LT the guy we NEED to protect Jruss if not him then who??
Bush~ did we draft some no name Bush in the 7th round this year?? Cause Iknow you cant be talkin bout Mike bush this kid is part of our future “thunder&lightning”
June 4th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Good Morning Gents.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:00 am
No. Schilens, Henderson and Bush are going to prove to be the keys to the Raider offense today and into the future. Right now those three were underrated and underused. I see them breaking out in the next year or two so I say no. I wouldn’t make the deal.
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not even for Wilfork? I thought you said stopping the run was important? isn’t this enough offense for you?
(Henderson) Barnes, Vollmer
(Schilens) DHB, Higgins, Murphy, Walker, Holland, Watkins
(Bush) McFadden, Fargas, Rankin (or Gary Russell?)
don’t forget the improvements from JaMarcus! Tollner, Hackett, Cable, Garcia, another offseason, etc
June 4th, 2009 at 10:01 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Dakota,
Have u seen this pic of Bynum?
http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/for_the_record/posts/59821-bynums-knee-survives-playboy-mansion-workout?eref=fromSI
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Hell yeah kid having some fun, just make sure to show up in the finals.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:03 am
not even for Wilfork?
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There you go again! Any answer for why the Pats would draft Brace if Wilfork was really all that?
June 4th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Chaz, Mario, and Bush should not be traded!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Double R, they let you smoke and drink at work bro??? I’m in the wrong line of buissness….
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nope. I don’t even drink or smoke on my own time …
a bunch of guys are getting crazy about the question. I’m just trying to throw out some scenarios here people
obviously a trade would have to benefit both teams – not just the Raiders. The questions was basically thrown at S&B anyways. I know that stopping the run was his #1 priority. Justed wanted to see if he would be willing to part ways with a few building blocks on offense to solidify the D-Line. guess not!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:12 am
I here ya RRS …
Personally, I would stand pat with what we have. If The Patsies want to give us a 2nd or 3rd for Burgess, fine. But outside of that, no trades. I’d use Burgess the way we used Clemmons, as a situational pass rush specialist. In a contract year, I see that producing double digit sacks. In the meantime. This is the year to see if Gunhiem and Scott are the answers at DE.
Play the young guys!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Rockstar,
DHB is a big ole question mark. I was not for drafting a receiver high because I believe that Schilens has the ability to develop into a bonnafide #1 receiver. So that’s why I keep him.
I keep Henderson because I believe he is capable of being a solid Left Tackle. Don’t trade those guys if you think you have one.
Michael Bush is the best running back in the AFC West. Yes, he’s better than DMAC. No way I trade him and have Fargas’ 2 yards and a cloud of dust there to spell DMAC. Bush is a 1st round draft pick if he were re-entered into the draft.
Is stopping the run important? Absolutely! But not at the expense of gutting the key inputs to a strong offense. I would trade Burgess and a 1st Round pick for Wilfork. I would do this because Burgess wants out and because I don’t want to see the Raiders draft Taylor Mays or Eric Berry next year!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:13 am
I know that stopping the run was his #1 priority. Justed wanted to see if he would be willing to part ways with a few building blocks on offense to solidify the D-Line. ____
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Ahhhh.. .under stood brother and your right it has to go both ways (even tho NE owes us 1 or maybe 2 LOL) NE would want ALOT to give up a proven comodity and a future pick!! your right tho we all say stopping the run is number 1 so trading a few up and comers might be the only way to get proven talent!!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:18 am
LDE – Gunhiem/Shaunessy
DT – Warren
DT – Kelly
RDE – Scott
Bring in Burgess on 3rd down at LDE and we are, I mean we should be in business.
And wouldn’t we get some type of compensatory pick if Burgess signed somewhere else as a FA?
June 4th, 2009 at 10:18 am
No way Al drafts Mays!! We drafted MM in the 2nd, and they like Branch a lot.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Jhill,
I think we do.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:23 am
I would trade Burgess and a 1st Round pick for Wilfork. I would do this because Burgess wants out and because I don’t want to see the Raiders draft Taylor Mays or Eric Berry next year!
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That’s just crazy, man!
You guys have Wilfork’s value off the charts. A 3-4 NT that would be a player in a 4-3, right?
You still have Kelly, Warren, Sands, and Jospeh on the squad. What do you do with those guys?
June 4th, 2009 at 10:32 am
You still have Kelly, Warren, Sands, and Jospeh on the squad. What do you do with those guys?
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My computer crashed when I tried to answer that question.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:35 am
My computer crashed when I tried to answer that question.
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LOL funny stuff!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Raider O Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 10:18 am
No way Al drafts Mays!! We drafted MM in the 2nd, and they like Branch a lot.
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want to bet? Mays or Branch will be the most athletic players in the draft.
Tyvon Branch and Michael Mitchell have nothing guaranteed. Nothing.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Ok SnB …
I’ll just take that as you have nothing more than “I like him better” as a justification for Wilfork.
Or maybe it’s still the “I just don’t like Warren” theory you’re still hanging onto?
June 4th, 2009 at 10:57 am
If the offense could put up 40 points a game, the other team would have to give up on the run and throw the ball.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:01 am
it’s like banging your head against the wall Jhill.don’t you understand,the GMs on here know much more than the people who get paid to operate the team and the owner for that matter.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:07 am
If the offense could put up 40 points a game, the other team would have to give up on the run and throw the ball.
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Henderson + Bush + Schilens = 40 points per game?
pass that Kool-Aid this way!!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:09 am
lefty12 Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 11:01 am
it’s like banging your head against the wall Jhill.don’t you understand,the GMs on here know much more than the people who get paid to operate the team and the owner for that matter.
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I’d bet Lefty12 would have won the same amount of games as GM of the Raiders over the past 6 years as Al has. No doubt. You really couldn’t have done worse Lefty12.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Tyvon Branch and Michael Mitchell have nothing guaranteed. Nothing.
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Agreed. especially Branch. He was drafted for special teams use. Jarrod Cooper’s replacement as ST gunner. We didn’t draft him to be our future starter at FS or SS. Huff was moved to FS last offseason and was supposed to become a star there at his natural posistion, remember? Gibril Wilson had SS locked down! No way did we think Branch was anything more than a younger Keith Davis (minus the gunshot wound)
June 4th, 2009 at 11:12 am
LOL hey Lefty!!!
This GM would rather have Wilfork than any of our dgenerates do to his namesake alone teams would game plan the run around a guy like him he is an anchor. Not flashy with the sacks but stout run defender!!
Den HC- hey dc are we going tro run against Warren, Sands, Boschetti, Joseph and co?
Den DC- No way boss we have to reevaluate the game plans the Pats just traded Wilfork and a 4th rounder to oakland for burgess and oaklands second round pick!! we cant just run up the middle for 6 yrds a carry anymore!!
Den HC- SHHEEEEET I just traded away cutler b/c we didnt ever need to throw against the raiders…you mean now we have too??? CRAP!!! I suck at my new job!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Give up the necessary picks, get Wilfork, and install a max runstopping front four of Richardson/Shaughnessy, Wilfork, Warren, Kelly.
Sands, Joseph, Boschetti = rotate in at DT
Scott is a situational rusher.
I like Kelly as our base end. Why? Warren is a good 3Tech, and a healthy Kelly at base allows us to SHUT DOWN THE RUN in the first half. Can you imagine if teams realized they couldn’t run on us and expect to score? They’ll try and pass, and our LBs and DBs start making the big plays…
Now, I understand Kelly is not as mobile on stretch plays…but thats what our fast LBs are there for! Plus, Kelly CAN get pressure from the DE position. Strong AND quick. I’ve always thought Kelly’s best potential was to develop into a Reggie White type player rather than a 3Tech/Sapp type.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:16 am
The Pats don’t want our 1st round pick, they have no use for top five draft picks. If they wanted to pay someone $25-$35 million up front they would just re-sign Wilfork.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Well lunch time for me brothers raider on!!! BBS
June 4th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Wilfork and Brady for Burgess and Russell and how ever many draft pick NE wants?
lol
June 4th, 2009 at 11:22 am
If we are able to acquire Wilfork and pay his contract demands that means getting rid of either A. Kelly or B. Warren and Sands
Can’t have 4 DT’s making starter money! Kelly is not a DE and Burgess is only making 2 million.
Burgess, Warren & Sands + 3rd round pick for Wilfork seems fair, but I don’t think the Pats wouldn’t accept Warren & Sands bloated contracts … They wouldn’t start for any team in the league outside of Oakland – not even Denver or KC!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Wilfork and Brady for Burgess and Russell and how ever many draft pick NE wants?
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no way! seriously …
I’d rather have Russell entering his 3rd season (his prime) than a gimpy Brady coming off of major surgery – especially with our swiss cheese o-line!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:24 am
true dat RR
June 4th, 2009 at 11:24 am
NYG HC – We’ve got the Raiders coming in here, I figure we will focus this week’s practice on running the football. I think we go smashmouth right?
NYG OC – Not exactly Tom. Actually we’ve got a problem. Their tackle Wilfork is tough to move up the middle and their linebackers are making some plays and flying around. Its going to be hard to get our guys to that 2nd level.
NYG HC – Hmmmm see that’s gonna be a problem. Our passing attack is struggling a little bit as our receivers are quite young and inexperienced. I mean I like them…but I can’t see Nicks getting separation from that Asomugha kid…Their other guy has already made plays this year….we’ve got a problem….what do we do?
NYG OC – I don’t know yet. I am assembling the staff to do some more brainstorming. I still think we might go run heavy
NYG HC – Look, I am going to join you in this meeting. Running is not going to be easy as we thought and I really don’t want to see Eli throwing against that secondary….they can really run
June 4th, 2009 at 11:25 am
I think DHB is going to be a real good WR in this league. I can’t wait to see him play. If he plays opposite of Chaz and Higgins plays flanker with DMAC filling in on some plays they may be able to do something. Not to mention Miller going over the middle man. I like DHBs attitude and confidence. Just a gut filling fellas, can’t back it up by facts.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:25 am
#231 true dat
June 4th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Good stuff Bo. Thanks for at least having a plan, lol!
I like Kelly at LDE with Wilfork and Warren at DT.
Richardson is a backup though, IMO. I like Scott in that space.
Still have questions about Wilfork’s value though. Why not keep that same scenario and trade Burgess for Brace straight up? I don’t know about Burgess and our #1 next year for Wilfork. I don’t know about Wilfork straight up for next year’s #1.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 11:16 am
The Pats don’t want our 1st round pick, they have no use for top five draft picks. If they wanted to pay someone $25-$35 million up front they would just re-sign Wilfork.
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Them give them 2010 and 2011 second rounders! Odds are both will be no later than number 40.
Or maybe the Pats see a rookie cap coming and WANT a top five pick…
It would be interesting to watch the Pats maneuver in a capless league too.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:27 am
JHill,
Wilfork can be a stubborn run stopper and clog running lanes. More importantly he will keep LBs clean. 3/4 or 4/3 doesn’t matter. That only matters for the 1-gap penetrator types.
Warren is a 3-tech and Sands has underperformed. Look, I know there will be no trade and the Raiders have to ride with the team they got.
I am hoping like all hell that Dwayne Board has something to teach them and the offense can build those double digit leads that will “force” opponents to pas.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:31 am
S&B: the Giants could go spread offense on us and still rip us a new one …
Raiders dime package: 4 DL, Morrison, Nnamdi, CJ, Mitchell, Branch, Routt, Eugene
Giants 5 WR: Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon, Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss, Hakeem Nicks
(maybe even Ramses Barden? a lot of Raider fans were high on him prior to the draft …)
did you forget their QB is SB winner Eli Manning?
June 4th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Dwayne Board was a solid, heady, DE.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I don’t think the Giants go spread on anybody.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I don’t think the Giants go spread on anybody.
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Kell: have they ever HAD to?
their running game was top notch last year!
plus Plax always used to dominate 1-on-1 matchups
S&B presented a scenario in which the Raiders stuffed the Giants running game and they didn’t want to pass the ball against our secondary …
June 4th, 2009 at 11:36 am
At the end of the day, you guys have to know that defense is all about attitude, and playing downhill. This team cleary has talent on the defesive side of the ball. It’s just a matter of the coaches getting their shyt together, plain and simple.
The one thing that sums it up above all else is the guy who was calling the defense, didn’t know what he was doing. How many times did you see Kirk still trying to get guys in the right position when the ball was snapped? How many times did we litterally see him looking the other way at the snap of the ball? If we are recognizing the play late, and getting into position late (the front 7 that is), then our guys are constantly playing on their heels, right?
June 4th, 2009 at 11:37 am
The Pats have one of the Lowest payrolls in the League. The Raiders have on of the highest. Go figure.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Rockstar,
If we force the Giants to have to spread it out….we will have won the game!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:38 am
One of the “fundamental” changes I hope we see is a true dime defense. I challenge someone to tell me when Howard and Morrison were not on the field together regardless of down and distance?
June 4th, 2009 at 11:41 am
jhill Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Good stuff Bo. Thanks for at least having a plan, lol!
I like Kelly at LDE with Wilfork and Warren at DT.
Richardson is a backup though, IMO. I like Scott in that space.
Still have questions about Wilfork’s value though. Why not keep that same scenario and trade Burgess for Brace straight up? I don’t know about Burgess and our #1 next year for Wilfork. I don’t know about Wilfork straight up for next year’s #1.
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True Richardson is a backup, but I was talking MAX run stopping. If Scott were in opposite Kelly on all run downs, they’d truck him until he couldn’t get up.
Wilfork vs. Brace: Wilfork is PROVEN to be a stud, whereas Brace may someday be that good (no way better). Plus, NE would never give up Brace for Burgess without picks involved.
I say dump our first pick. How many unproven skill players can one team overpay?
Then again, we may need a top five pick next year if Al can’t resign Janobrewski, LMFAO.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:43 am
JHill,
I guess I am in a “show me” mode with the run defense because as you said, it is so much about attitude.
My concern given that is Rob Ryan was a pretty animated guy and I am sure he instilled a mentality to compete.
The problem, as I see it, is that while Cable has focused on “high motor” guys at DE, LB and safety…the guys that are at the DT/NT don’t appear to me to be high motor guys. I think its something you have or you don’t.
But I like the background of Board and Marshall so we will see.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Rockstar,
In fact, if the Raiders can force any team to throw more than they run…this team should be in the playoffs
June 4th, 2009 at 11:45 am
If we force the Giants to have to spread it out….we will have won the game!
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explain this one to me. They have 6 good WR’s. 5 of which can be on the field at a time.
We have 2 shutdown corners
unless you’re thinking that the 4 DL can pressure Manning into sacks, turnovers, incompletions, etc. no blitz. There wouldn’t be a TE, FB or RB to help block for the QB. just beat the man in front of you. Isn’t that the ancient Al Davis defensive philosophy though anyways?
June 4th, 2009 at 11:47 am
The problem with the Defense, is that Al Davis is the Coordinator.
It’s his pet project.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Rockstar,
Their receivers are not scaring anybody yet. They got guys with potential but no one that the Raiders can’t handle.
Plus if they spread it out….shouldn’t that give Scott, Shaughnessy, Tommy Kelly and Stryker an opportunity to pin their ears back and get to the QB.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Wilfork had one good year, and that was last year.
Really, I’m just in the “let’s see what we have” camp. I really, really, really think that Ryan was a huge problem. From play calling, to personel packages, player positions, and fundamental teaching. I also believe that the DE and LB situation are our true weaknesses. Hopefully, Gunhiem and Shaunessy solve the base end problem, and Scott IS the every down RDE we need him to be.
Scott: “My biggest thing in my running game, I went home in the offseason and I really hit the weights hard because I knew that was one of my biggest things. I can run fast but I really want to hone in on my run game because I want to be out making tackles. I love tackling, too. I just don’t want to be looked at as, ‘Trevor’s out there, pass rush.’ I want to be that complete D end that can do both.”
June 4th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Tyler Brayton @ OLB ???????????
June 4th, 2009 at 11:54 am
RRS,
You’re talking about the same Giant’s group of WRs who couldn’t get open after Plax went out?
June 4th, 2009 at 11:57 am
S&B quotes regarding the Giants WR corps:
1. who’s the receivers there?
2. receivers are quite young and inexperienced. I mean I like them…but I can’t see Nicks getting separation
3. Their receivers are not scaring anybody yet. They got guys with potential but no one that the Raiders can’t handle.
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Isn’t that what every team is going to say about Schilens, Higgins, DHB, Murphy, Holland, Shields, Watkins, etc. ???
June 4th, 2009 at 11:58 am
How about as a consultant?
A consulting position might work in another profession, but not in pro football. There’s no such thing. They give a guy a parking spot and put his name up as a consultant, and in six months they erase the name. Guys are working 16, 18, 20 hours a day. You can’t come in and say, “When they go to cover 6 on that side, you ought to run a bob trail and then go play-action . . .” They’re not going to listen to that B.S.
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I wonder how many hours per day the GM puts in?
June 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Plus if they spread it out….shouldn’t that give Scott, Shaughnessy, Tommy Kelly and Stryker an opportunity to pin their ears back and get to the QB.
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who says any of these guys are starting (besides Kelly)?
starting D-Line last year: Burgess, Kelly, Warren, Richardson
Cable said players can’t lose their job to injuries and all these guys are either sick or injured right now. Well, Kelly is still trying to get back to 100 percent. Who knows if D-Burg really had the flu?
June 4th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Rockstar,
Yeah, the Raiders have question marks too. The difference between Oakland and NYG is that when Schilens and Higgins got playing time they were productive….when Complexico got arrested the Giants passing offense fizzled
June 4th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon, Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss & Kevin Boss combined for 149 catches, 1733 yards and 11 TD’s last year .. that’s without Burress and Toomer
Higgins, Schilens, Holland, Watkins & Miller combined for 93 catches, 1370 yards and 7 TD’s last year .. that’s without Curry and Lelie
DHB & Murphy (like Hakeem Nicks & Ramses Barden) are rookies.
Again, how do we have a better WR corps than they do?
June 4th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Say what you want about the Giants, but they have a better Oline, good RBs, good QB, and a great Defense.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon, Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss & Kevin Boss combined for 149 catches, 1733 yards and 11 TD’s last year .. that’s without Burress and Toomer
Higgins, Schilens, Holland, Watkins & Miller combined for 93 catches, 1370 yards and 7 TD’s last year .. that’s without Curry and Lelie
DHB & Murphy (like Hakeem Nicks & Ramses Barden) are rookies.
Again, how do we have a better WR corps than they do?
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Manning is the difference.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
-Say what you want about the Giants, but they have a better Oline, good RBs, good QB, and a great Defense.
-Manning is the difference.
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Agree with both comments.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
It’s not Manning. The Giants do what they always do. Run the ball and stop the run.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I haven’t been on in awhile cause of the punks on here. Just registered, can we actually talk Raiders on here these days since registration began?
June 4th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
PDXRaider: you’re in luck
i don’t think i’ve heard anybody mention woman abuse, animal rights, religion, politics or racism!
give it a little more time
June 4th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
so far today, that is …
June 4th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
The Giants GM is the main difference between Oakland and NY; they have a competent GM and we don’t.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Thanx, sounds good, but I am for bronco abuse.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
PDX,
We did mention David Carradine’s death and I brought up the possibility of autoerotic asphyxiation and it looks like that is now the rumor going around…too bad.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
More info on Carradine:
http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/10/28/128696953545446982.jpg
June 4th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
man, I hope those rumors are false…
June 4th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
RaiderRockstar,
Take a look at the passing offense of the Eli and Russell after week 12…when Plaxico went down.
Eli Manning 106/175 61% 1159 6 TDs 3 INTs 84.4 rating
JaMarcus R 78/130 60% 978 7 TDs 4 INTs 88.6 rating
Now what makes these numbers as it relates to the receivers.
1. Schilens and JLH were starters for 3 of the final 6 games
2. JaMarcus’ stats include two dreadfull games (K.C & S.D) where Schilens and JLH were not starters
June 4th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
S&B: I am a firm beleiver that you have to weigh the good with the bad (ie the entire season)
4 or 5 games don’t tell the whole story.
We should know that. The Raiders haven’t won more than 5 games in 6 years!
June 4th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
1st question to Jerry:
who has looked like the best safety in OTA’s thus far: Eugene, Huff, Branch, Brown, Boyd or Davis?
let’s see if he responds …
June 4th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
that would be donkey abuse
June 4th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
2nd question to Jerry:
can you tell us anything about Greyson Gunheim, Stryker Sulak, Slade Norris or Terdell Sands? haven’t heard their names mentioned much thus far in the mini or OTA’s
let’s see if he responds …
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some fool thought the Eagles would trade for Justin Fargas, even though they just drafted McCoy. LOL
June 4th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Well, six legit questions asked by yours truly…so far no traction from Jerry. I am unimpressed by the ones he has answered.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
3rd question to Jerry:
how close are Miller, Gallery, Satele, O’Neal and Walker to being 100 percent healthy?
let’s see if he responds …
June 4th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
1:27 – What type of contract do you see the Raiders giving DHB?
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Jerry, please pick the GOOD questions!
June 4th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Nice zinger from Jerry, on Andrew Walters’ “blank expression”, not being much of a threat to Russell for #1 QB job.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
No more questions from PT (Franklin, NC)!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
4th question to Jerry:
don’t you think Nnamdi Asomugha should be attending OTA’s after getting that monster contract? he’s the leader of the defense and it’s not like he knows John Marshall & Lionel Washington like the back of his hand or anything
let’s see if he responds …
June 4th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Good question 909! Whew!
June 4th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
5th question to Jerry:
is Luke Lawton starting at FB in OTA’s? If so, how does he look?
let’s see if he responds …
June 4th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I learned the hard way, but this a Raider’s blog. I will do my best to only post about the Raiders. No more other topics, even if you guys bring it up.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
6th question to Jerry:
is Sanjay Lal out there or is Tollner still basically doing the job of two men? Also, has there been a James Lofton sighting in Alameda?
let’s see if he responds …
June 4th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
BSJ – he answered one of your questions!
sort of ….
June 4th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Raider O Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I learned the hard way, but this a Raider’s blog. I will do my best to only post about the Raiders. No more other topics, even if you guys bring it up.
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Whaddya mean the hard way? Something happen?
June 4th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
My ninth question, with one answered:
Have you heard what Bruce Allen is up to since leaving the Bucs?
June 4th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Woohoo, I got this one through for our buddy Bob:
[Comment From Bo Schembechler Jackson]
Heard any rumors that Burgess was indeed at HQ?
June 4th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Raider O Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I learned the hard way, but this a Raider’s blog. I will do my best to only post about the Raiders. No more other topics, even if you guys bring it up.
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Don’t be ridiculous Raider O…this is our comment section and we can talk about pretty much anything we want to. They want us talking about non-raiders stuff, it keeps the comment count high during the offseason.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
With the uncertanty of RB Westbrook, will the Eagles make a pitch to acquiere one of the Raiders RB’s? What possible trade will Al consider worthy of listening?
Thanks
Jose (Mexico)
June 4th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
BSJ,
No sir, but I know a saying that I should have followed.
A sports Bar ( or Blog), is not the place for religion, politics, or Race chats.
I did enjoy most of those chats with you guys, but this is not the place to have them. IMHO
June 4th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
[Comment From Art Shell]
If Cable only manages to win 5 games in ‘09, do you think I’ll get my job back in ‘10?
LOL
June 4th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Jerry answered 1 of my 6 questions:
Hiram Eugene looks like the best safety in OTA’s!
LOL.
that doesn’t sound good for guys who are rooting for Huff (me) or Branch (90 percent of Raider Nation) to start at Free Safety …
June 4th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Rockstar got through 2
June 4th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Louis Murphy was talking yesterday about how helpful Walker has been in terms of learning the offense, so he’s not looking to get cut.
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Walker was spotted on the sideline showing the rookie WR’s how to spray champagne on a crowd
Heyward-Bey is taking the guys to Vegas after he signs his contract in celebration ala Walker …
June 4th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
7th question to Jerry:
Russell, Rivers, Orton, Cassel. Where would you rank JaMarcus among these guys?
let’s see if he responds …
June 4th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Of all my questions he has ignored, I would really like to know if Russell is practicing audibles or a no huddle offense. Maybe its too early to stress, but he HAS to show this ability this season!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Great comment KK!!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Russell has not demonstrated the ability to lead a pass-first offense when need-be _ that will be his big next step. The Raiders won’t be able to run against everyone.
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well said Jerry. I’ve been trying to tell people that for 6 months now. guess it doesn’t compute for some folks!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
BSJ….
Thanks.
I got a good laugh from your Burgess question, Knew exactly what your angle was on that one, very clever.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
By Mimi Hall, USA TODAY
CAIRO — President Obama called on Musl1ms, J3ws and Christians around the world Thursday to cast aside fear and mistrust in the name of a safer, more prosperous future.
In a soaring speech delivered at Cairo University, Obama sought to challenge stereotypes on all sides after a decade of violence and misunderstanding, particularly between Musl1ms and Americans, precipitated by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
“I have come here to Cairo to seek a new beginning between the United States and Musl1ms around the world — one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect, and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive,” he told an audience of several thousand dignitaries, students and journalists.
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lol, good luck with that.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Kell…
Nice question from you, also..
June 4th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
thats prolly a dream 2
June 4th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Are you guys done patting each other on the backs about your live chat questions? lol, cripes…make me puke.
Good job! Right back at you! Great question! You are the best! Congratulations! Well done! Nice one! Good for you!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
nice post Dakota #309
took my breath away!
couldn’t agree more
June 4th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
lol, good luck with that.
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Dakota, would you like Obama to fail, so you can say Cheney was right?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Dakota,
LMAO
June 4th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Thank you Rockstar…great response to my post. Atta boy! Great job. Way to go!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Dakota….
LOL……
Got your liqour cabinet stocked up for the Lakers vs. VanJeremys
June 4th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
politics anyone..?
where did PDXRaider run off to?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Still LMAO
June 4th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
None for me, thank you!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
RR
Are you the Host here?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Dakota: absolutely marvelous. terrific journalism
post of the decade!
I just felt chills
June 4th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Hell no, I don’t want Obama to fail at anything that keeps the nation prosperous…I just want him to fail at raising my taxes, creating a universal health care system that will bankrupt us or double my taxes…beyond that I just want him to be reasonable….and he can kumbayaa all he wants about peace, but it isn’t going to happen as long as there is that very small minority that wants to do the US harm no matter how many asses we kiss.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Are you guys done patting each other on the backs about your live chat questions? lol, cripes…make me puke.
Good job! Right back at you! Great question! You are the best! Congratulations! Well done! Nice one! Good for you!
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LMFAO! Game time is in a few hours, and the stress is getting to him.
Dakota, didn’t you see I already guaranteed victory? Its in the proverbial fridge, so relax. The sports gods would never dare to defy me (again).
June 4th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Kell: you are one smart cookie
i’d be surprised if you weren’t up for Man of the Year award
your wife is one lucky lady and we are all thrilled to have your thoughts and input on this blog
thanks for all your hard work and dedication
June 4th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Kobe going to do work and drop 71 on that French dude tonight. Lakers in 6.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Got to admit there was a FEW questions today that were better than the usual,
How did player X look, compared to player Y?
Or
How fat does Russell look?
and
Do you think Al will get a new stadium soon?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Who asses are we kissing?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
if the Lakers win this series, the Raiders will finish last in the AFC West …
go go Orlando!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Bo, I did see that comment…you are playing with fire. I learned my lesson last year when I ended up spending $75 on a Celtics Jersey and sending it off to a fellow Raiders fan because I was overconfident…
June 4th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Raider O: you are an asset to the team.
thanks for all you do
this blog wouldn’t be the same without you!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
The same asses that will shart in our faces given the first opportunity KK.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Kissing asses like how? aren’t we involved in 2 Wars?
How are we kissing asses?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Lakers will not be denied, after getting their ass handed to them by the Celts last year.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
If the Lakers win the finals, the Chargers will win the Super Bowl next year.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
what is a “Laker” anyways?
I don’t see the connection between Los Angeles and the Great Lakes …
June 4th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I wish McCain would have won. Then we could have just bombed the sh*t out of that desert and turn it into golf courses and luxury hotels.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Rockstar….
Where would we be, without you scouring the web every morning. To get us information, when Jerry is goofing off.
For that, thank you, sir.
You are a very valuable asset to this blog.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
RaiderRockstar, you must be like 13 years old. The Lakers are originally from Minnesota, the land of lakes. Get it?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
what is a “Laker” anyways?
I don’t see the connection between Los Angeles and the Great Lakes …
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Your kidding right? You know the Lakers were originally from Minnesota right?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
DMunoz 26 = Troll. Outrageous statements to get attention. Lonely.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
you must be like 13 years old. The Lakers are originally from Minnesota, the land of lakes. Get it?
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so moving to L.A. didn’t justify a new team name?
thanks for the useful information DMunoz 26 . what a stand up guy!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
post 309 awww you are 2 kind
June 4th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Dakota, I didn’t know that. i’m only 13 years old.
please stop yelling at me …
June 4th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
we all deserve a round of applause
June 4th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Dakota…
Haven’t forgot about you. Can always count on you to provide some humor, when it is most needed around here. Or, just start a feud with the whole continent of Europ3.
I don’t think a value can be placed, on those qualities. Thank you.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
man we are great
June 4th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
4eva: how about a high 5?
June 4th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
We are all great, except for KoolKell. He needs to just take a nap.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Dakota: i’m sorry that I accused you of yelling
please forgive me. I think you’re a swell fellow
June 4th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Somebody killed Bill, himself. RIP David Caradine, I hope you at least had some Thailand fun before checking out.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
That was enough ball washing. Time for a shot and some ice COLD beer!
Everyone can GFYS!
June 4th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
KK, he is bowing to the Saudi King, he’s taking an anti-!sraeli stance, he’s defending !rans attempt to become a nuclear power, he is apologizing to the world over every little US position, he is closing Gitmo and placing the FBI in charge of our domestic protection despite them being nothing more than an investigatory branch (glad to know they will be able to figure out how the bomb got inside the capital after it explodes).
Obama’s lips must be really chapped.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
RR,
Thank you sir.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Dakota: i’m sorry that I accused you of yelling
please forgive me. I think you’re a swell fellow
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SHUT THE HECK UP AND GO TO YOUR ROOOOM YOUNG MAN!!!!!
lol
June 4th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Dakota
Bowing to Saudi???????????? Aren’t the Bush’s oil people? Wasn’t Bush holding hand with the Saud King in Crawford?
Isn’t Cheney/Halliburton in the War business?
Defending Iran’s attempt to get nuclear weapons? That’s a damned lie and you know it.
Aren’t you willing to be intellectually honest?
June 4th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Dakota, BSJ & EXLA:
“You can put this one in the refrigerator. The door’s closed, the light’s out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard and the Jell-O is jiggling.”
Good luck tonight gentlemen
June 4th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Dakota
Do you care at all about this country?
Didn’t 9/11 happen on Cheney’s watch?
June 4th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
RIP
KOKO TAYLOR
The best woman blues singer in the world.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Dakota,
What kind of condition did Cheney leave this country in?
June 4th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Raider Dell Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
RIP
KOKO TAYLOR
The best woman blues singer in the world.”
The music world lost a true original.
Carradine, Taylor, who’s next? These things seem to happen in 3’s…
June 4th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Dakota
Dead or Alive ?????????? Who ????
June 4th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Dick Cheney finally admitted that Saddam Hussein had nothing to do with 9/11.
When asked how he obtained this information he said “I waterboarded myself”
June 4th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
KK, first off I didn’t say nuclear weapons, I said nuclear power, but don’t be silly, once a nation has nuclear power plants the next step is inevitable if they choose to pursue it. Don’t be so naive…like the President. 1ran has publicly threatened to wipe 1srael off the face of the planet and you want to support them developing nuclear power which they will certainly use to create nuclear weapons? Are you insane? Or do you think we will be able to control their use of nuclear power with UN inspectors? lol
June 4th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
YOUR TAXES! Don’t make me laugh.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
KK, first off I didn’t say nuclear weapons, I said nuclear power, but don’t be silly, once a nation has nuclear power plants the next step is inevitable if they choose to pursue i
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Don’t play BS games. I know what you meant, and you know what you meant. Be honest, and let’s discuss.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
YOUR TAXES! Don’t make me laugh.
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Are you talking to me? I paid 20+ K in federal income taxes last year. Yeah, my fuking taxes.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Dakota
You a little stressed today? Didn’t you see my post #354?
June 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
KK,
So you really believe that if we support !ran’s production of nuclear resources and power that they will suddenly become pro-American and pro-1sraeli and forget their promise to wipe 1srael off the map? You are not that ignorant are you KK?
June 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
YOUR TAXES! Don’t make me laugh.
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Are you talking to me? I paid 20+ K in federal income taxes last year. Yeah, my fuking taxes.
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Good for you. You made a good living. What are you beetching about. Maybe next year you can offshore in the Caymans.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Ooops! I must be in the wrong blog….I thought this was an Oakland Raiders FOOTBALL blog, but apparently I’ve taken a wrong turn into a political blog.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Dogg, thanks for that encouragement….but before we shut the fridge door I want to see if Nelson is close to the same player he was when he torched the Lakers twice this last season.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
ELWAYs TEETH Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Ooops! I must be in the wrong blog….I thought this was an Oakland Raiders FOOTBALL blog, but apparently I’ve taken a wrong turn into a political blog.”
It appears that you have bit off more than you can chew!
I bet that happens to you a lot.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Dogg, thanks for that encouragement….but before we shut the fridge door I want to see if Nelson is close to the same player he was when he torched the Lakers twice this last season.”
My people are telling me that Nelson will dress but won’t see the court AT ALL.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Dogg, that’s good! Elway was and always will be the only QB in NFL history who can eat an apple through a chain link fence.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
YOUR TAXES! Don’t make me laugh.
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Are you talking to me? I paid 20+ K in federal income taxes last year. Yeah, my fuking taxes.
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Good for you. You made a good living. What are you beetching about. Maybe next year you can offshore in the Caymans.
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I’m biotching because Obama promised to lower taxes on the middle class and he defined the middle class as a married couple that made less than $250 K…and I have not seen one piece of legislature aimed at keeping his promise.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
lol at #370 and #372…you guys are killing me…funny schit.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
This is why you don’t discuss politics. It will always result in namecalling and there is hardly an exchange of ideas. Usually just a shouting match. Rarely anything with intellectual rigor.
Most people follow sports to get away from the nonsense that passes as politics.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Dakota !srael has plenty of nuclear weapons of it’s own. He who is without sin, cast their own nukes in the sheitcan.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
SnB Defense Post #375
Amen to that…let’s stick to football. Oh wait i hope that wasn’t a religious statement.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I think it’s easier to have candid conversations about politics and race on the internet than in person.
And if there were no name-calling here, there’d be no here.
We’re not calling name, just having a stimulating discussion.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
KK,
You can’t be serious! First of all I don’t believe 1srael has ever admitted to having nukes
but if they did have them, they certainly have not used them…could you say the same about !ran?
June 4th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
“I’m biotching because Obama promised to lower taxes on the middle class and he defined the middle class as a married couple that made less than $250 K…and I have not seen one piece of legislature aimed at keeping his promise.”
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Have you files your taxes yet? or do you intend to, because that’s been done already.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
KK and I are just talking…ignore our posts if you don’t like it….besides, I’m sure the mod will wipe out all the comments after he gets done spanking his monkey in the bathroom.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
KK,
You can’t be serious! First of all I don’t believe 1srael has ever admitted to having nukes but if they did have them, they certainly have not used them…could you say the same about !ran?
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You ever hear of the google? Try it.
And as far as I know, the United States is the only country to ever use nuclear weapons on anybody.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
KoolKell,
I have to disagree with you on that one. When debates are in person, people are more likely to be respectful of the opinion of others.
On the Internet, unless there are some expectations of conduct, I have seen most political/social debates degenerate into crude language coupled with a dismissive tenor.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Well, true enough, you can have any conversation you like. Anyway I gotta head home….see you all later
June 4th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Me too, I gotta go brush my TEETH! Have a good one.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
In person they tend to be “respectful”? Maybe, but less frank. And also less able to talk to different demographics. Many people won’t discuss it at all. I disagree.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
How bout the Lakers mascot on DoubleDribble It was a walking water.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
atomic weapons
June 4th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I have to go…my night to make supper. Later KK. Keep hoping that if we open our arms everyone will love us and embrace us lol.
In the real world people are out there that will do everything they can to kill as many of us as possible no matter how much ass we kiss.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Ok, I quit. Sorry.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Dakota
Not mad at ya. Just love a good debate.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
What you think Dakota lot rest for Mamba I expect him to take over right from the get go of course but as always which Odom shows up .
June 4th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I know that KK…I like our discussions…part of the reason I comment on this blog is because I learn things from other intelligent individuals such as yourself…don’t always agree, but I learn another point of view. Best blog on the internet…thanks Jerry!
June 4th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
weak
June 4th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
NoMoreFargas…he better bring it tonight…he has failed to light up the finals his last two tries…
really gotta go now
GOOOOO LAKERS!
June 4th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Dakota
I wouldn’t engage you, if I didn’t respect you.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Krappy, the only debate you should be interested in is whether you get put in the old folks home, nuthouse or simply set adrift on a block of ice.
Don’t encourage this deranged old goat anymore, people. Before you know if he’ll triple crap his pajamas.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Orlando is not as good defensively as the Nuggets, Rockets or even the Jazz but the Lakers tend to sit on leads and Orlando is never out the game unlike the Jazz, Rockets, and Nuggets who bowed down to the Lakers. However the sixers are terrible, Boston was depleted, and Lebron didn’t have much help so Orlando has not faced an opponent like the Lakes. Lakes are winning this series somehow someway
June 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Was able to see Koko Taylor in 95. Woman could sing, very powerful voice. Could work the room very good as well. A true legend. RIP.
June 4th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I see nothing has changed in here since the last time I could post. KoolKell getting punked by beeecham
Dakota cheering for the Lakers and hating the Europeans.
Just remember posters you patronize and degrade other posters you can even post racial hatred and foul language and it will stay up! But if any of us call jerry lazy or say the mod/troll is on her period and you will be booted for three weeks! I know this to be a fact.
June 4th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
666
Your problem is you’re a troll. Anti-trolling measures have put a crimp in your game.
June 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
unKoolKell obviously you cant read…what else is new the old man is losing his faculties he craps his diapers twice a day probably has a drool rag (Like Al Davis) and takes 20 different pills daily.
poor old geezer I kind of feel sorry for him….naw unkoolkell is a turd pain and simple!
June 4th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Dakota Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Patriots really improved their team this offseason….they are going to dominate once again if Brady is healthy…Bodden, Springs, Galloway, Fred Taylor, all vets that still have gas left in their tanks:
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Funny, that sounds very peculiar …hmmm, have the Raiders every tried that??
June 4th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
What really amusing is what i’m not hearing now ….i.e. “JR suxs”, “JR is a bust” …blah, blah, blah after 1 media session practice.
I told you all not to make too much out of one practice. Just as you should make to much out of this practice (according to media, not as many deep strikes were thrown).
Just look at the silver lining ..e.g. they’re reported to be getting better overall, not worse… and withhold judgment until you see for yourself.
June 4th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Or you can keep crying about this and that like a baby wetting its diaper.
June 4th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Like I said earlier, JR over the last 7 games was a 91 passer. He’d have to get way worse next year to be a problem.
June 4th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
The Raiders win 9 this year.
And I’m so glad all the AFC West opponents are playing the same Defense.
June 4th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
402,really hope Koolkell is in much better shape than you suggest!Now,I look forward to his posts,his opinions,same as the rest of us.On the Raiders,we agree on JRUSS,a strong defense,dissagree on AL,and perhaps Coach Cable.Anyway,thats what this blog is all about,OPINIONS,RIGHT!My opinion is,the RAIDERS will KICK BUTT,this year!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
If Orlando hits 3-pointers like they did vs. the Cavs, they’ll win. If they get cold from outside, they’ll lose. It’s that simple. Take Kobe out of the equation and the Magic are the much better team. Of course, Kobe is a big part of the equation, but his surrounding talent is not as good as what Dwight Howard has to work with.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I’m doing well thanks. Don’t know where that comes from, hey….
Yeah Gilbert, I’m feeling pretty good right now about this season. I get the feeling they’ve got a young core coming together.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Oh one thing I forgot,KK and I do NOT AGREE on politics,think Dakota is right on,since IM OLDER,Dakota agrees with me! Enjoy the game,fellas RAIDERS!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
The most I can say is that it Could be a good year – not a stellar year – but a decent/good year. Depends on a lot though.
I’m liking what I hear about Henderson likely being at LT with Barnes at RT. Just get Green outta there already. Like I have repeatedly mentioned – Henderson succeeding at LT would be a boon to this team.
Henderson (LT), Barnes (RT) surely improves the line.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Whenever you want to talk about it Gilbert, I’m here.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
The Raiders line up Playmakers on 1st down:
Russell QB
McFadden RB
Z. Miller TE
JLH WR
C Schilens WR
DHB WR
Lot’s of speed.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Dakota
I clearly need new people.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Yeah, those guys are real playmakers. LOL!!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
http://www.realclearsports.com/articles/2009/06/the_raiders_mystery.html
interesting article
June 4th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Koolkell,like youre lineup,but it would of course depend on field position,backed up against youre own goal,perhaps Bush would be the man,same going in for a TD,RAIDERS
June 4th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Post 419,Thanks for thinking of me,sheets are on sale at Target,check it out,jude
June 4th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
gilbert Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Oh one thing I forgot,KK and I do NOT AGREE on politics,think Dakota is right on,since IM OLDER,Dakota agrees with me! Enjoy the game,fellas RAIDERS!!!!!!!
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Got some fiber supplement on your “Rush is Right” T shirt there G, but I agree, GO RAIDERS!~
June 4th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Nnamdi21,how did you know about the fiber supps,you undercover at Longs/cvs? You forgot Hannity,Beck,Levin,Koolkell,SAVAGE,YEA,thats my boys!Hey,I like youre FOOTBALL posts,the rest,I DONT READ,why raise the blood pressure at my age!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Dilbert,
Whats with the “Raidersssss” you end all your posts with?
June 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
GO RAIDERS!
GO RAIDERS!
GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS
June 4th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
KK,
I agreed with everything you said today. All of it.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
WTH,
Raiders,
Go Raiders!!!
R A I D E R S!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Raider Dell Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
GO RAIDERS!
GO RAIDERS!
GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS GO RAIDERS
June 4th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Ole’
Ole’ ole’ oleeee’
Ole’
Ole
Raiders!!! Goaaaaaaaaal!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Field Goaaaaaaaaaaaaal !!!!!!!
lol
June 4th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Post 422,jude,if you have a problem w/ RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!! Then, YOU must be the Discharger,bronco fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Gilbert Comments 423& 426 were for you, let me say one more time
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
And 425, 427!! Go Raiders!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
8-8 or better!!
Next year POs!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
We should have won 8 games last season, if you Add the Bill’s game, KC, and SD.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
The Bill’s game!!!!! RR’s prevent Defense!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Raider O
Financial business education forwarded to you:
“Past results will not idicate future performance”
The Raiders record is what it was last year, future results will be different.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
RaiderO,
Shoulda won 8 games? Please. How many more years of 10 or 11 loss seasons will it take for you to understand that Al Davis is done??
June 4th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Raider Dell,Raider O,HEY fellas,thanks for the support,when you think about it,at least with MOST of us,its PASSION for this team ,wanting to WIN,with family and good friends,and with those we dont know/yet,the celebration of time,one year till the next!With that said,those of you that can attend a game,pre game party,etc ,many of this blog are season ticket holders,so,lets plan a game,pre-game party!I think KK may have ideas,lets hear them all.And for jude,RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Thanks for the support?? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wonder if all NFL fans are as lame as Raider fan. Thanks for the support!!
Dilbert,
I am going to count you as Raider fan who REALLY dznt care if the team actually wins or not, just that they are the Silver and Black and Al Davis is the maverick of the NFL and so on and so forth.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
POST438,jude,I dont CARE what YOU think,done w/you,unless you see the LIGHT RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Dell,
I can’t argue with that, and thank you for the free education. lol
June 4th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Gilbert,
If you do something like that, I’ll come.
I live in San Diego, but I would like to meet most of you, and watch a Raiders game. That will be fun.
Dude,
You are one of the people I would like to meet. We can argue for hours!!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Raider O
Anytime. I see the Dud has challenged you again.
Please note; The Dud always asks questions, due to his lack of Raider and football knowledge.
When you know somebody who is asking all the questions the flag in the brain is raised, can this person actually think for themself.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Dell,
So you don’t look at past Financial statements to get an idea of how the company is doing!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Raider O
Your an analyst, and I asked you in October of 2008 if GM was a buy or sell, wouldn’t you look at the past as well as the future.
The critical eye towards the future is why I would have hired you, the past will play no role in the future.
With what we know of GM, forward thinking serves your Companys interest first, and the decisions you made for your clients is valuable.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Dell,
I can’t argue with Dude, I never win.
Why enter a Losing battle??!! I like to win too. lol
June 4th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
raider O
I know what College is teaching you, especially Finance.
Let me say when you can be a critical thinker towards the future, your value will be a benefit to any employer.
I know many large Managers in the Finncial field, the future is like a hour glass with sand, look to hard and nothing changes, look beyond the sand.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Dell,
I’m still learning, and trust me, I will not forget this free lesson.
Thank you so much.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
# Chris in NY Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
If Orlando hits 3-pointers like they did vs. the Cavs, they’ll win. If they get cold from outside, they’ll lose. It’s that simple. Take Kobe out of the equation and the Magic are the much better team. Of course, Kobe is a big part of the equation, but his surrounding talent is not as good as what Dwight Howard has to work with.
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BS Odom,Gasol,Ariza,Farmar,Walton,Brown any day over Magic garbage
June 4th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Dell,
One more thing if you don’t mind.
I worry that my age will be a problem, I will be in my early 30s by the time I’m done with my CFA. What do you think, from an enmployer’s point of view?
June 4th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Davis and Kiffin’s relationship went south when Davis vetoed him and draftted Russell or Calvin Johnson, the player Kiffin wanted. Time will tell who was right. Russell still has a very high ceiling.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
And my work exp is in a diff field, car sales!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Raider O
Your age won’t be a factor, your experience will be.
The people hiring you will be other CFA’S, they will only want to know what you’ve learned and area of expertise you have,(equities, real estate, banks, manufacturing, retail,etc..)
I remember passing this on to you, before you can take the third CFA test you would have had to work one year in the financial profession.
My suggestion is if you can afford to, work for free as a summer intern and gain as much knowledge to show your future employer you are ambitious in the financial field. The service shows your driven.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Post#226 what???????????? are you serious??
Tyvon Branch was drafted as a STer??? Guess again!!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Welcome Priest
Hope all is well.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Fellas,dont think most of us had a clue,oct2008 thru TODAY,what exactly has happened/is happening,just KNOW its Crushing for most of us when looking at statements,for those of us lucky enough for a job,still scary!Those that have lost a job,or a home,cant imagine that!United Way/American Red Cross,get in touch,hang in ps Coast to Coast,radio in the evening,has been warning about this for some time,check it out
June 4th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Dell,
I can’t express how much I really appreciate this, thank you.
I hate free work, but I need the Exp. lol will do what you said, or even try to get a part-time job in that field. I have over 10 Exp in reatail, due to car sales.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Raider O
I know serving your family and going to school takes a real man to do both real well.
I believe you can accomplish both, just remember the salary you receive will be there, stay true to the CFA designation and as a analyst before the age of 40 you will be earning over $200K.
Have a great evening. I’m off to sleep.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Dell,
Good night sir.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Everythings great Raider Dell, thanks
June 4th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
BHP,
I’m glad we agree about Brach. I see him as a Safety who will cover well since he played CB and has a lot of speed, and he likes contact. He added a few pounds since we drafted him. He would have been a 1st day pick, if it wasn’t for his off the field issue at Uconn. IMHO
June 4th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I guess Jerry’s answer that H Eugene looks the best at safety seems to be a concern to some. WHY! That says more about Hiram than anything about the other kids. Most of the kids are very young and Hiram’s just starting understand the league is all. What most don’t get about guy’s like Hiram, CJ, Baker and players like them. They are very hungry and just as talented but their skills aren’t as polished as higher picks. But Hiram is a very gifted athlete quiet as kept. He just needed to learn the safety position. He was a corner so now things are just clicking for him. Same as T Kelly, look out for TK this year and Rickey Brown another undrafted FA. These guy’s are very gifted and they are starting to catch up to the NFL game.
Branch will be an outstanding safety IMO but he’s very young yet. You saw what Nnamdi di once he settled in at a position.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Add another Safety who is 6′1 220, runs a sub 4.45, and loves contact!!!
Team them with the best CB in the NFL, and a hungry 29 CB who has fresh legs.
Add a good DC, and a few young pass rushers, and what do you have??
Tell me you are not as excited as I’m!!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Raider O, we are stacked at safety right now the competition will be fierce. Hiram will not back down in fact he will push the others I saw this kid early and he is extremely talented but he hasn’t been allowed to settle at a position. Now just like Rickey Brown and T Kelly these guy’s will push the high draft picks.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I can tell you are!!
June 4th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I’m extremely excited Raider O, Guy’s like SnB just can’t see it because they didn’t get what they thought the Raiders should do. But this is a very talented defense that has underperformed and I think those days are over.
June 4th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Positions I feel good about, due to that reason:
DBs
LB
TE
RB
WR
And JR has Garcia
June 4th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
I’m going to add the Dline as a whole. I just think they get the short shrift due to the run defense.
So we’ll see
June 4th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Here is what I say to people like myself who wanted a Lineman:
DHB is better than any WR comming out next year, and next years draft will be full of good talent on both lines.
Let’s see what we do with the talent we have on both lines this year, and we can draft a few if needed next year. It will be a good year for linemen.
We are good on skill positions now, we need to work on the lines next draft.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
BHP,
I like the DLine as pass rushers, but they have to show me something against slowing the run before I can trust them again. Last few years are hard to forget, all those 100 yard rushers!!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Yeah, I know what you mean but I’ve watched the line and there are some tecnigue things but it’s very correctable. I’m not nearly as worried as some. Because IMO it’s more a function of the entire defense.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I almost forgot!
Why did you think that coach was a genius?
I googled him, and he didn’t du much in the NFL.
HC for the Rams and Chargers, and was a GM for the browns. I forgot his name, sorry.
I’m just interested, since I respect your opinion.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Im glad your happy with the “pass rushing”. In my view the pass rushing has been piss poor.
What have you been watching the past 18 years ?
# Raider O Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
BHP,
I like the DLine as pass rushers, but they have to show me something against slowing the run before I can trust them again. Last few years are hard to forget, all those 100 yard rushers!!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
He didn’t do much in the NFL fr the reasons I mentioned. He just was not a motivator. He was a great teacher and X’s and O’s guy in fact one of the bets I’ve ever seen. I remember watching his schemes when he was with the Rams and Chargers. Then later watching other coaches succeed with those same schemes. He was truely brilliant but at this level just not a coach of grown men.
Tommy Protho at UCLA would take less talent and scare the crap out of the Bear Bryants and John McKays. But he never reached their status because he just wasn’t a motivator. If you ever see the film of Bill Walsh’s career one of the things GM’s and owners were concerned about him is he was too much of an X’s and O’s guy. GM’s didn’t think he was tough enough to coach at the NFL level. He was very similar to Tommy Protho they were thinkers. But Protho was incredible in that regard same as Bill.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Priest,
You’ve been extremely excited every year the last 40 years. Thats what makes you ridiculous, you never take off your rose colored bifocals.
Having said that..We will be better than last year. I think the defense will be MUCH improved and agree with Cable that “teaching” technique will be a plus. I think they took the approach “how do you evaluate these guys under RR and left the d-line intact for “this” year.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Sista,just give us your opinion man. No one is looking for an arguement.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
I gave you my opinion you monkey!
“Having said that..We will be better than last year. I think the defense will be MUCH improved and agree with Cable that “teaching” technique will be a plus. I think they took the approach “how do you evaluate these guys under RR and left the d-line intact for “this” year”
Priest what do you call that ? Do you just read parts of a post or the entire thing ?
June 4th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Mistabrown, you’ve known me all of 2 years if that much. You really just know me from here. So stop the hype.
Don’t understand your question.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Very mature.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
BHP,
Thank you, I was just wondering.
Mista,
We were 16th in sacks last year, and most team just the ran the ball when they played us.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Monkey brain I been hearing you on the radio since the Pete Franklin, Ron & Don, Dan Selio days.
How long has Franklin been deceased and off the radio you twit?
Thats what I thought! I give you my opinion above on the upcoming season and you being the half wit that YOU are you ask me for an opinion! Pull your head out mr smarty pants!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Find someone more your age, or the age you act.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Raider O,
Frankly I dont care what we were ranked in sacks. Teams ran on us at will and completed passes when they “chose” too.
Our run def was so poor that teams didnt have to pass but they did when they needed to. We made bottom feeder QB’s look like Elway.
The few games that RR did blitz it was effective. Strangely he didnt stick with it.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Nice talking Raider football with you Raider O.
Adios
June 4th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Priest,
When RR was here stinking up the defense you had his back!
Now that he is gone you say we were undisciplined and technique was lagging.
You understand why you are known as a fraud and a joke, right ?
June 4th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Way to bow out Priest..
Adios playa!
Peace out Bro!
Run off with your tail between your legs son..
Just drink the koolaid baby!
June 4th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Translation- If you agree with me we are cool!
joke..
# priesttj Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Nice talking Raider football with you Raider O.
Adios
June 4th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Good night BHP.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Raider O, we havent had a respectable pass rush since Howie, Pickel, and Townsend days IMO.
June 4th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Mista,
I do agree that teams had there way with us on D, but that was due to RR like you said.
RR is gone, so let’s see what happens.
Good night sir, Gents, and later Nation.
June 5th, 2009 at 12:52 am
Mistabrown Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Im glad your happy with the “pass rushing”. In my view the pass rushing has been piss poor.
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PLEASE refrain from posting anymore mistabrown. Your absolute ignorance is astounding even to casual observers. We ranked in the top third of the league last year in pass rush and that was with arguably our best pass rusher out for more than half the season. Kansas City had a “piss poor” pass rush which is why they drafted Tyson Jackson with 4th overall pick. Please, for the good of the nation, refrain from anymore more absolute absurdity. It is incredible what stupid sh** you post.
June 5th, 2009 at 2:45 am
what-up NATION???
June 5th, 2009 at 3:25 am
well Dakota is happy 2day.Kobe dropped 40 wow
June 5th, 2009 at 3:26 am
LeBron who???
June 5th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Oh-wow its only friday =)
June 5th, 2009 at 6:00 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, U THE ONLY MAN ALIVE OUT THERE 4EVA ?
June 5th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Morning Nation!!!!
“I got a million dollars says Lebron dot get a ring I sit court side I know Kobe you know someone that can score 81 points show me”~Game
that was for Dakota, Wow they turned it on in game 1 Olrlando dosn’t stand a chance which dosn’t boad well for this staement…..”if the Lakers win this series, the Raiders will finish last in the AFC West” …
go go Orlando!~Anonymous
June 5th, 2009 at 6:05 am
What up fellas waking up late was drinking and watching my Lakers . What the word on the Raiders Dmunoz26 swears that 85 for bush trade is going down can’t wait,ha ha.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Cable says;
You know, everybody’s going to question you, but the minute those guys start making plays, they’re gonna say, ‘Man those guys were geniuses and they were right all along.’”
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I hope this isn’t a quote that will go dowwn in the catagorie of:
“They will greet us as liberators”
“The smoking gun becomes a mushroom cloud”
“We’re fighting them over there so we don’t have to fight them here”
“I won’t c@m in your mouth”
June 5th, 2009 at 6:11 am
“LIVE RAIDER CHAT THURSDAY 1PM PDT ” AS OPPOSED TO….-DEAD RAIDER CHAT- -RAIDER CHAT IN A COMA- -TAPE DELAYED RAIDER CHAT- GOOD DAY OAKLIFER,NOMOREFARGAS..
June 5th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Dirt Lot, 4eva, TW, NMF, Rockstar, OAKlifer…
What’s up fellas?
It’s Friday!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 6:41 am
GM to all the lucid morning crowd! And good morning to RRS too! Remember, its the early worm that feeds the… how’s that go again?
Tonight begins the bball extravaganza! To torment Dakota, I’m going to GUARANTEE a Laker victory in the series. As Chick (RIP) would say: Its in the refrigerator. The door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard, and the Jell-O’s jigglin’!
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So far so good! Sssooooooo good!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:19 am
It’s a beautifull morning,I think I’ll just outside 4 awhile,and just SMILE
June 5th, 2009 at 6:20 am
I sure hope not Dirt-Lot,cause the beat goes on!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:25 am
My GF/roommate made me a CD of the BEST ’60’s music EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:25 am
HOPE IT TURN’S AROUND 4 U SOON 4EVA,DONT GO STIR CRAZY ON US. THINGS WILL SHAKE LOOSE SOON.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:26 am
and early 70’s when music was real music.Man those bands were H-I-T M-A-C-H-I-N-E-S!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Yes it is a beautiful morning. I hope it goes quick though, as the afternoon will reign supreme.
BSJ’s face @ 4:30pm CDT = Illegal smile.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:28 am
=)
June 5th, 2009 at 6:28 am
I’m 2 crazy 2 go stir-crazy Dirt-Lot!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Hang in there!!! Yup, I agree…60’s, 70’s were real music. 80’s is what everyone else today are either sampling or remaking…no one is really original these days!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:35 am
OOOOOOHHHH Why do you build me up BUTTERCUP???
June 5th, 2009 at 6:36 am
And YES I BELIEVE IN MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:36 am
HEARD EARTH WIND & FIRE / CHICAGO WILL SOON BA JOINING FORCES 4 AN ALBUM,,,
June 5th, 2009 at 6:37 am
So nothing new in Raider Land, huh?
June 5th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Will they record as Earth, Wind & Da Bears?
June 5th, 2009 at 6:39 am
It’s a Ball Of Confusion
June 5th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Seriously Dirt Lot? That should be interesting…
4eva…I believe the Magic will put on better games. Van Gundy looked pissed last night. But…if the Lakers play them consistently like that…it could be over. Orlando has to make those shots!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:41 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 6:28 am
I’m 2 crazy 2 go stir-crazy Dirt-Lot!!!
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I get shack-wacky if I run out of “tobaccky”.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:42 am
WOW Dirt-Lot that would be TOTALLY AWESOME
June 5th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Damn Howard looked just a useless as Shaq did in 94 against the Rockets hope he keeps it up. Man the new post are far and few between what’s going on jerry?
June 5th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Hold on Hwnrdr
I believe in magic-the song
Not the Orlando Magic-I dont want Dakota 2 shake me down or anything like that lol
June 5th, 2009 at 6:45 am
READ SOMEWHERE THEY HAVE BEEN TOURING TOGETHER FOR A FEW YEARS,DECIDED TO COLABERATE. ANYONE OUT THERE THINK THE BEARS ARE SERIOUS CONTENDERS NOW WITH CUTLER ? IF THEY GET BRANDON MARSHELL….
June 5th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Yeah, it was funny NMF. Nelson came off the bench and added spark. Then he didn’t come back in til what…the 4th? You have to admit though, that the 4th was very sloppy on both sides. The score could have been closer, or it could have been worse.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Oh…sorry 4eva. Thought you were making references.
My bad. Any Tony Orlando and Dawn in your mix?
June 5th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Sorry…no play on words intended…
June 5th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I see there was a pass-rush argument going on last night between priest, mista and oakglenn…
Here’s an article about the best pass-rushing teams in the NFL last season, apparently, the Raiders were one of them, even with Burguess missing a lot of time.
From Aaron Schatz of Pro Football Outsidres and the NY Times, Fifht Down Blog.
- “The difference between the powerhouse NFC East and the weaker divisions in the N.F.L. can be summed up with one word: pressure.
Only a handful of teams outside the division can muster a pass rush to equal them: the Steelers, the Vikings and the Raiders.
Wait a minute. The Oakland Raiders? The same three-win Raiders who have a below-average 25 sacks?.
Actually, yes. Numbers show that the Raiders have one of the league’s best pass rushes this season, once you get past simple totals and look at context and opportunity.
Why aren’t opposing teams afraid of Oakland getting to their quarterback? Oddly, the Oakland defensive line has only itself to blame. Its inability to stop the run is the biggest reason its ability to get to the quarterback is underappreciated.
Oakland gives up 4.5 yards a carry, ninth in the N.F.L. Passing on the Raiders is harder, mainly because the All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha takes the opposition’s top receiver off the field. (He is the least-targeted starting cornerback in the league.)
Combine a leaky Oakland run defense with opponents that are usually sitting on a lead, and the Raiders face the run more than 35 times a game, the highest figure in the league.
Winning teams like the Giants and Cowboys get five or six more opportunities to sack the quarterback a game. Some teams, like Pittsburgh and Chicago, may get 10 more opportunities. More opportunities mean more sacks, no matter how good a pass rush is.
Oakland sacks the quarterback on 6.4 percent of pass plays. That is higher than the N.F.L. average of 6.0 percent, but it is not enough for us to say that the Raiders have one of the league’s top pass rushes. Oakland’s success at getting to the quarterback becomes more clear once context and opportunity are considered.
A poor run defense like Oakland’s leads to fewer sacks because the opposition faces fewer third-and-long situations.
We also have to consider which teams the Raiders have played. It turns out that the Raiders have faced the league’s best pass-blocking offensive lines this season, based on the average sack rate of their 13 opponents.
Oakland has played seven games against teams that rank in the top 10 for fewest sacks allowed, and not one game against the 10 teams that have allowed the most sacks (until Sunday, that is, when it hosts New England).
We can correct for these biases with a statistic called adjusted sack rate. This number combines sacks per pass play with intentional-grounding calls, which are essentially the same as sacks; they come from pass pressure and cost the offense a down with lost yardage. (No defense has more than three this season.) It then adjusts for down and distance as well as each opponent, accounting for a bad pass rush that will sack Ben Roethlisberger more than a good pass rush will sack Peyton Manning.
When analyzed in context, Oakland comes out as the fifth-best pass rush in the N.F.L. this season, with an adjusted sack rate of 7.7 percent. The Raiders rank higher than 11 teams with more total sacks, including the Giants (who rank sixth at 7.4 percent).
The four teams higher than Oakland include Pittsburgh and Dallas, which lead the league, each with 45 actual sacks, but neither comes out with the best pass rush according to adjusted sack rate. That title goes to the Vikings, with an adjusted sack rate of 9.0 percent. Minnesota, like Oakland, has faced some of the league’s best pass defenses.
Of course, no amount of context and analysis can improve the standing of a team with no pass rush. Oakland’s division rival in Kansas City has only six sacks for an adjusted sack rate of 2.8 percent.”
Stats are good, but they don’t tell the whole story, the truth lies somewehere in the middle, now if we can become just halfway decent vs the run, the pass-rush may really start to shine.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:54 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 6:45 am
READ SOMEWHERE THEY HAVE BEEN TOURING TOGETHER FOR A FEW YEARS,DECIDED TO COLABERATE. ANYONE OUT THERE THINK THE BEARS ARE SERIOUS CONTENDERS NOW WITH CUTLER ? IF THEY GET BRANDON MARSHELL….
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Yes I think the Bears could contend in a weak NFC.
June 5th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Dirt Lot, if they get Marshall, then Chicago could become contenders. Right now, yeah, they added a much needed qb, but who are their wr’s? If Devin Hester becomes better at that position, then…but who knows?
June 5th, 2009 at 6:57 am
ANYONE OUT THERE THINK THE BEARS ARE SERIOUS CONTENDERS NOW WITH CUTLER ? IF THEY GET BRANDON MARSHELL….
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I think even with out marshall he will do fine the bears can compete with the pack no one can stop Peterson so viks will be tough for every one but the bears are a Run 1st Dfense 2nd QB/wr 3rd type of team he might even flourish……on the other hand LOL @ the Donks LMFAO these guys are making horrible descions WOW!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Mornin’ guys,
Bo the saying is “the early bird who first drinks the Mezcale gets the worm”
that’s why I sleep in, I hate Mezcale!!
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-80’s is what everyone else today are either sampling or remaking…no one is really original these days!!!
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You’re right, they are even remaking ‘The Alien’ movie AND ‘Total Recall’ because hollywood is imaginatively bankrupt!!
June 5th, 2009 at 7:01 am
I find it amusing that some of these expert sports journalists insist on the “Nnamdi takes the opponents best WR off the game” crap, he shuts down his side of the field, he doesn’t follow a particular WR all over the place, now that’s still great and he is the premier CB in the league, but that’s just the way it is.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:02 am
imaginatively bankrupt!!
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LOL thats the one thing we never have to worry about AL Davis doing is going imaginatively bankrupt!! Do to our recent drafts this guy has on heck of an imagination!!!lol only joking Uncle Al!
June 5th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Hollywood is remaking Alien and Total Recall? Wow! Wait…recall, recall…implanted memories of your dream life? Al, go back to recall and wake up!
June 5th, 2009 at 7:04 am
RaiderTW Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Mornin’ guys,
Bo the saying is “the early bird who first drinks the Mezcale gets the worm”
that’s why I sleep in, I hate Mezcale!!
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-80’s is what everyone else today are either sampling or remaking…no one is really original these days!!!
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You’re right, they are even remaking ‘The Alien’ movie AND ‘Total Recall’ because hollywood is imaginatively bankrupt!!
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I’m all for the 80s, except when it comes to Art Shell’s offense.
And yes Mezcal is putrid. Of course, I didn’t always feel that way, lol.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Man how many passes did Nhamdi even have thrown his way I mean seriously , hopefully johnson can be like Eric Davis was in SF his year with Prime and just kill with picks and with his speed take it to da house!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
“I don’t like cricket-
June 5th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Bob Marley Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 7:01 am
I find it amusing that some of these expert sports journalists insist on the “Nnamdi takes the opponents best WR off the game” crap, he shuts down his side of the field, he doesn’t follow a particular WR all over the place, now that’s still great and he is the premier CB in the league, but that’s just the way it is.
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Good point Bob, and nice post earlier.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson,And yes Mezcal is putrid. Of course, I didn’t always feel that way, lol.
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As robin Williams used to say “I had to quit when I found myself nak3d on the hood of my car with my keys up my ass saying, officer, i think it’s flooded!”
June 5th, 2009 at 7:08 am
1 Tequila 2 Tequila 3 Tequila floor!!!!
EAT THE WORM!!!!!!!!!!!
i have woke up in TJ more than once!!!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 7:08 am
A victory was strunk for potty mouths like me!!!
Man cited for cursing about cat feces left in his yard is acquitted
It took a jury just 15 minutes to return with a not guilty verdict. The man who was cursed at said after the trial: “A little piece of America died today when a jury of six says it’s OK to curse in front of a 13-year-old when asked not to.”
June 5th, 2009 at 7:13 am
The question is, are we better off having Nnamdi taking out one side of the field or should he take out the opponents best WR?.
That would take some time to ponder, but right off the bat I say playing the field is better, keeping Nnamdi glued to one guy would limit his value as teams could use their best guy as a decoy to keep Nnamdi busy, but with 21 hanging out on the right side, they just don’t throw it that way, the field gets shorter and the offense has less space to throw as most teams simply will not challenge 21’s area, that’s less ground to cover for the LB’s and the rest of the DB’s.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:14 am
No no Tony Orlando sorry Hwnrdr
June 5th, 2009 at 7:16 am
A~N~D I just pulled a 5 pound pork-tenderloin off da grill,it is a beautifull morning =)
June 5th, 2009 at 7:19 am
4eva,
Smokin a pork loin as we speak I’m at work but it takes me a day or two to smoke a tenderloin the right way!!!! man Im jealous yours is done!!!! u make ur own BBQ sauce????
June 5th, 2009 at 7:20 am
S-L-O-w day news wise
June 5th, 2009 at 7:22 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 7:16 am
A~N~D I just pulled a 5 pound pork-tenderloin off da grill,it is a beautifull morning =)
Ok, now I’m hungry…7 hours to go…
I’m jealous, too! Go get ‘um 4eva!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Not this time Oaklifer woke up 2 early 4 that and the daquiri’s are already flowing.My G/F worked the mid-night shift at the hospital soooo I had her a nice cold one ready when she walked in the door!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Bob Marley Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 7:13 am
The question is, are we better off having Nnamdi taking out one side of the field or should he take out the opponents best WR?.
That would take some time to ponder, but right off the bat I say playing the field is better, keeping Nnamdi glued to one guy would limit his value as teams could use their best guy as a decoy to keep Nnamdi busy, but with 21 hanging out on the right side, they just don’t throw it that way, the field gets shorter and the offense has less space to throw as most teams simply will not challenge 21’s area, that’s less ground to cover for the LB’s and the rest of the DB’s.
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True, but isn’t the left side more valuable against a right-handed QB?
June 5th, 2009 at 7:29 am
we put Nnamdi on T.Gonzeles and Tony took him 2 school
June 5th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Game 2 will be much tougher and closer as the 1st adjustments will be made. Kobe say the Laker’s must forget game 1. The Magic will not miss as many 3’s, though the Laker’s for the most part contested each one which was the key. They switched well and stayed with their man. Except for Fisher, the Laker’s are very quick. I still say Laker’s in 6.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:42 am
With contracts hard to come by in San Diego, LB Shawne Merriman looks like odd man out
By Michael Blunda
June 4, 2009
It was widely believed that the Chargers’ first order of business this offseason would be striking a long-term deal with QB Philip Rivers, who led the league with a 105.5 passer rating and is set to become a free agent after 2009. But here it is June, and while a deal could still be in the works, it hasn’t happened yet.
Considering that two other key, young players whose contracts expire after the season — WR Vincent Jackson and OLT Marcus McNeill — haven’t been signed long-term, either, we hear the odds of LB Shawne Merriman staying in San Diego beyond this year are getting slimmer. Merriman, also a free agent after ’09, has made impressive progress after missing almost all of last season to have his knee reconstructed, but the three-time Pro Bowler is still looked down upon by many within the Chargers’ organization for his constant preoccupation with his numerous off-the-field endeavors. Before his injury in ’08, Merriman was set to make late-week, in-season trips from San Diego to Los Angeles to tape a TV show, and just last month he was absent from minicamp while reportedly vacationing in Europe. Furthermore, the Bolts sent a clear message to him by using their first-round pick on LB Larry English, Merriman’s heir apparent.
Unless drastic changes occur during the remainder of this year, it’s likely that Merriman’s ’09 season will be a showcase to prove to the rest of the league that he’s healthy as he enters free agency.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:47 am
We keep Nnamdi right were he is at on the left side. Let him do what he does best and take away the left sid eof the field. Now that Chris Johnson has stepped up he can lock down the right side and make plays on the ball. Don’t forget are linebackers are athletic and do a nice job of picking off the ball in the middle. Routt has to step up big time and Hiram Eugene is really starting to make plays as well. As for Huff this his do or die year. I don’t know what to do with that guy play him at nickel or just let him lock up with the #1 tightend on the team. This is it for old Huff & Puff.
If our running game ever tightens up we could do something.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Here’s hoping that you all have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!
Talk to you all on Monday!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 8:05 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Bob Marley Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 7:13 am
The question is, are we better off having Nnamdi taking out one side of the field or should he take out the opponents best WR?.
That would take some time to ponder, but right off the bat I say playing the field is better, keeping Nnamdi glued to one guy would limit his value as teams could use their best guy as a decoy to keep Nnamdi busy, but with 21 hanging out on the right side, they just don’t throw it that way, the field gets shorter and the offense has less space to throw as most teams simply will not challenge 21’s area, that’s less ground to cover for the LB’s and the rest of the DB’s.
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True, but isn’t the left side more valuable against a right-handed QB?
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Yes. LCB is more valuable.
June 5th, 2009 at 8:09 am
hwnrdr ,
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Later buddy!!!! great weekend bro!!!
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Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 7:42 am
With contracts hard to come by in San Diego, LB Shawne Merriman looks like odd man out
By Michael Blunda
June 4, 2009
NICE post BSL 550!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Actually Raider O was talking about pass rush. Priest was just serving koolaid on how great we are going to be (year after year). OakGlenn is irrelevant.
Bob Marley Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I see there was a pass-rush argument going on last night between priest, mista and oakglenn…
June 5th, 2009 at 8:24 am
U 2 Hwnrdr!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 8:25 am
So who has been racking up ALL these sacks in recent years?
Jay Richardson?
Tyler Brayton?
Burgess had 1 good season. Our pass rush sucks. You can look at all the stats you want I watch the game and see little or no pressure.
June 5th, 2009 at 8:28 am
TonyG is what 250+ thas asking a lot to cover next to mackey and ditka the best TE ever so I’ll let nhamdi slide on that one. And Sharpe,WinslowI,Gates don’t make it cause they never block.
June 5th, 2009 at 8:32 am
2B fair with Nnamdi,most of T.G’s yards came on “out” patterns.He used the side-line 2 his advantage because he knew Nnamdi was ready everywhere else
June 5th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Some of you guys won’t have Nancy Gay or Gwen Knapp to kick around for their articles about the Raiders.
Both received buyouts from the Chron and will seek jobs else where, in fact Nancy Gay was hired to report for the fanhouse.
Also my best to Michelle Smith, who also received a buyout, she covered Stanford sports and did a excellent job and will be sorely missed.
June 5th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Good riddance to Nancy! Fanhouse is trash.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Nancy and Gwen both suck that’s why the chronicle is rated so low with their awful sports page, BSJ right Fanhouse is garbage.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:19 am
RaiderTW Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Mornin’ guys,
Bo the saying is “the early bird who first drinks the Mezcale gets the worm”
that’s why I sleep in, I hate Mezcale!!
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-80’s is what everyone else today are either sampling or remaking…no one is really original these days!!!
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You’re right, they are even remaking ‘The Alien’ movie AND ‘Total Recall’ because hollywood is imaginatively bankrupt!!
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Thankfully they are not actually going to “remake” Alien, they are doing a prequel to Alien…so at least they won’t be messing with a classic.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:23 am
I might stomach that movie, Dakota.
I really like Phillip K Dick. They could go many different directions with Total Recall because the short story was only 8 pages long.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Total Recall was okay…didn’t knock my socks off. Have you ever seen the original Solaris? The Russian movie? Caught it on IFC a couple of weeks ago and then watched George Clooney’s remake…the original was much better.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Solaris? Yeah, but I could sit there that long, was it 3 hrs? PDK is the sci-fi author that has the most movies made after his books. Battle Star G (new series) was the best PDK show not written by him.
They butchered Minority report.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:32 am
They are remaking the 1980’s classic Red Dawn with Russia and China invading the US…same deal with the high school kids hiding in the mountains…maybe it will win an Oscar for showing the plight of insurgents?
June 5th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Good morning Nation.
Dakota, TW,
They should remake Robo cup, the 1st didn’t have a real budget.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:34 am
wow I was in a meeting and get back to see no raider chatting and still no Double R, hope his lakers winnign the series comment didnt get him strung up among his fellow raider fans!!!lol
Congrats to the mamba Dakota he will get his this year!!
June 5th, 2009 at 9:35 am
I use to wear a Robo cup for protection.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:35 am
They should remake Robo cup, the 1st didn’t have a real budget.
they should remake kindegarten cop!!!!
the first one didnt have an “govener” LOL
June 5th, 2009 at 9:37 am
They should remake Allien, but leave Alliens alone. That movie was great!!
June 5th, 2009 at 9:37 am
TW,
I’ve never really been into sci-fi books. I love the movies, but just never got into the books…I’m probably missing out. When I was a kid I did read about the first 25 Star Trek Next Generation books, and I read a couple of the Alien books…oh, I read all of Arthur C. Clarks space odyssey books too. Mainly I now read historical fiction, horror, and thrillers.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:37 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Not this time Oaklifer woke up 2 early 4 that and the daquiri’s are already flowing.My G/F worked the mid-night shift at the hospital soooo I had her a nice cold one ready when she walked in the door!!!
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I have a whiskey, mollasses, Orange sauce I make if you a smoker its to die for !!! I’ll shoot it to ya if your intrested, do you use a Treager? Chips? or coal and chip? or just old fashioned wood???
June 5th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Cop, sorry!!!
TW,
LMFAO,
June 5th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dakota, PDK is out there. The good thing about him is he wrote mostly short stories 20-50 pages.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:47 am
No problem O. My Robo cup could sense when my balls sweat & would dry & powder them. lol
June 5th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I was thinking of my cup of hot milk, I don’t drink Coffee!! No caffeine for me!!!
You don’t want to see me on Caffeine!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 9:50 am
TW,
Dude, sick!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Oaklifer just plain old OAK-wood.And I’m always ready 4 a new recipe shoot it
June 5th, 2009 at 9:53 am
lol TW.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Wrangler BBQ Pit on El Cajon Blv in El Cajon city is great!!!
If you come to San Diego, you should try it.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Slow morning.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Since it’s dead in here, maybe I should share my political views!!!!!!
I’m playing!! lol
June 5th, 2009 at 10:15 am
PDK’s Blade Runner is one of my favorite PDK movie. Screamers/Next/Minority Report/Imposter/Scanner Darkly/Paycheck/Total Recall all PDK short stories or books.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Or share my views, after some caffeine!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I like Next.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Have a Red Bull & Jaegermiester & spew forth brother! lol
June 5th, 2009 at 10:22 am
It’s called a Bullmiester, grow hair on your toenails!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 10:23 am
I didn’t like minority report, but I’m not a fan of TC. I don’t like his movies. I liked the story.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:24 am
There’s nothing worse than a hyper drunk!
June 5th, 2009 at 10:24 am
O have you watched Battle star Galactica?
June 5th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Red Bull!!!!! That will kill me!!!
I did try it once, with Vodka!!! No sir,not again!!
June 5th, 2009 at 10:27 am
The classic battlestar was great when I was a kid…I haven’t watched the new series, but I heard it is great too…
June 5th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Hyper Drunk!!! That was me!!!
LMAO
June 5th, 2009 at 10:29 am
zzzzzzzz
June 5th, 2009 at 10:30 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Oaklifer just plain old OAK-wood.And I’m always ready 4 a new recipe shoot it
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LOL I feel ya brother I have a apple tree in my yard and after I trim I dnt buy any thing for like 4mo just straight apple wood!!! I will shoot that recipe monday(never online on the weekends) Im at work right now but I shoot it to ya it’s my dad recipe he’s been using orange peels grated up for years it makes the best glaze on pork you will ever taste!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 10:31 am
TW,
No, when it comes to Sci Fi, I watch more Anime.
You can do more, you know!!
June 5th, 2009 at 10:32 am
The new BSG explored the PDK theme of when does a machine(android) start becoming human & when does a human become machine/mindless automation. They explored the use of torture on the Cylons. Claiming they’re not human, then the Cylons acted more human than the soliders.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:33 am
it kinda sounds like huff is on the back burner huh?? Cable tried to make up somethin but sounded fabercated.. he may be packaged with fargas or burgess in a deal…Im sure ol Boobby boy and Dmun26 will update us with trade winds as soon as they hear from their insider’s!….
But who would you guys like to see us bring in for
Huff/burgess/pick (if needed)
huff/fargas/pick (if needed)
burgess/fargas
?????
June 5th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Heavy metal, Akira, The Blue Ship, etc…
June 5th, 2009 at 10:39 am
OAK,
A good Base End, or DT. IMHO
June 5th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Westbrook might be on the shelf so Philly might be in the market for a running back . Any thoughts ?
June 5th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Didn’t philly draft a RB this year?
June 5th, 2009 at 10:46 am
yes but for the future and unproven
June 5th, 2009 at 10:54 am
They drafted a RB in the 2nd RD.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:00 am
True, Fargas is proven…proven to be incapable of scoring TDs.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:06 am
7396 Carries and only 10 TDs if I remember right.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I’m just sayin!!
June 5th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Rookie RBs can have an enormous impact right away. Not like most other positions.
Plus, if the Eagles need a fill-in for Westbrook, they will look for a RB who can catch more than a cold.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Its been pretty boring in Raider land without all the Kiffin drama from last year gone. But the SEC hasn’t been .
June 5th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Proven……
Proven to be drawn to would be tacklers
–like a heat seeking missle is drawn to the sun.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:17 am
OK Oaklifer!!!!! its all good bro!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Lynn, are you Fargas’ agent? If so, keep calling the Eagles and anyone else! Tell them Justin is a HOF talent being ruined in Oakhole!
Its not a lie if YOU believe it…
June 5th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I would like to see us getting some kind of compensation for him before his value is that of a rented mule.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:20 am
too late
June 5th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Sure,
Considering he was tied for 83rd place for most rushing touchdowns last year.
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?season=2008&seasonType=REG&d-447263-o=2&conference=null&tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=RUSHING&d-447263-p=3&d-447263-s=RUSHING_TOUCHDOWNS&d-447263-n=1
June 5th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Just like Wade was brought in 4 insurance purposes last year,if Dmac,Bush go down are you ready 2 count on Rankin every snap???Oh snap.This is Fargases last year I hope he isnt need much but if he is,well you just never know.I hope he retires a RAIDER
June 5th, 2009 at 11:24 am
I hope he retires a RAIDER***
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I wish Jon Ritchie would have!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Lynn from Snot Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Its been pretty boring in Raider land without all the Kiffin drama from last year gone. But the SEC hasn’t been .
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It would be awesome to see Grilla Rilla in the front row at all of Kitten’s away games! Or at least a lot of Raider jerseys in the stands. Al’s marketing team should send 20,000 Raider t-shirts to Urban Meyer.
I am suddenly a huge fan of whoever is playing the Vols.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Ritchie was tough and talented….
Should have spent his whole career here
June 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am
tied for 83rd
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hes in good company guys like Peyton Manning are on that list!!!!lol
June 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
ME 2 O BOY ME 2
June 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
RaiderDogg Says:
June 4th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Dakota
I clearly need new people.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Lynn from Snot Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I would like to see us getting some kind of compensation for him before his value is that of a rented mule.
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Kyle Orton = rented mule
June 5th, 2009 at 11:27 am
yeah but Justin threw waaay more TD’s than Peyton hehehehehehe
June 5th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I think, sadly, that Bush would be traded before Fargas. Seriously, I don’t think Cable cares too much for Bush. Had Fargas and DMAC not been injured in the Tampa game, the Raiders would have traded him for a 4th round pick already….okay…maybe a 3rd rounder.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I was just thinking if Jano had rumbled all the way for a TD on the fake field goal, he could have tied our starting tailback for rushing TDs in a season.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
today has been and will be a very busy work day for me. Read all the morning posts …
OAKlifer: i’m still alive man!
Orlando (like Oakland) will bounce back
i’m out. you guys have a great/safe weekend
June 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
BSJ
I wouldn’t doubt if Al has the shirts made up with an overhead projector on the front .
June 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
SnB Defense Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I don’t think Cable cares too much for Bush.
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SnB,
Al Davis cares for Michael Bush. Al drafted him. He is the decider. Cable will acquiesce.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Kyle Orton = Raider wins over denver
June 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I cant see that Lynn
June 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Later RR, and have a great weekend Bro.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Ha ha ha ha! Bo, that’s so funny! Equating Kyle Orton to a rented mule … genius! I’m wondering, did you go to comedy school or were you just born in the same hospital as Jim Carey?
Calling him a mule, which is like donkey, which is the derogatory nickname of the Denver Bronco is just priceless/genius. We should have to pay an admission fee to get this kind of world-class entertainment.
Bo when you go big, please remember the little people who supported you on your way up. Don’t stop believin’, cool dude!
idiot.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I can with my eye patch on.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Lynn from Snot Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
BSJ
I wouldn’t doubt if Al has the shirts made up with an overhead projector on the front .
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OMG that is an awesome idea! You could make some real cash selling those outside TN away games.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/OHP-sch.JPG/300px-OHP-sch.JPG
June 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Cable would be an idiot!!!! Not to care about Bush.
Bush had to fight his way back from being hurt and earned a spot. Once the running backs in front of him went down hurt he stepped up! I am a huge Bush fan. If they don’t get him on the field they are crazy!!!! He will go to another squad and average 1000 plus yards easy for any other team in the NFL. Except the Lions!!!!
If Bush ends up in Denver or KC we will be crying for the next 3-5 years. This guy is the real deal (power and quick feat)!
If it were me Bush and McFadden would be on the field at the same time in a number of sets.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
ouch!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Bush might get a 1000 even with the Lions.Kinda like Earl Campbell 2 me
June 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Orlando (like Oakland) will bounce back.
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Oh no! They’re gonna bounce back like Oakland!
Does that mean if the series goes 16 games, the Magic will win 5?
June 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Not to mention Bush has some of the best hands on the team out the backfield. He can also throw a number of halfback passes. Just like McFadden this guy was a highschool QB only he had a nice arm. He played against Brian Brohm in the Kentucky HS Championship. Brohms team won I think but Bush was the one man show for his team. Passing and running at the QB position. Bush played three or four positions like all the natural skilled athletes usually do in high school.
Hey Cable – Just start playing your talent and you will win!!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Orlando missed to many shots they live and die by the jumper. Plus, no one really can guard Kobi cheese.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I have another gut filling that Murphy is going to be a good WR for the Raqiders if he does not get hurt. I think Murphy is a surprise pick for us.
wait a minute……I apologize, that gut filling was gas. : )
Sike, I think he will contribute.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
My bad I am really not an idiot not sure why spelled feeling, like “filling” must be the sinus medication.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
# Mistabrown Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 8:25 am
So who has been racking up ALL these sacks in recent years?
Jay Richardson?
Tyler Brayton?
Burgess had 1 good season. Our pass rush sucks. You can look at all the stats you want I watch the game and see little or no pressure.
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that’s because you have no idea what the fook you are looking at. And as we have discussed many many times, being passed out in a dumpster covered in your own bile, is not watching the game.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:54 am
HAHAHAHHAH! Oh man, another great one, Bo Douche! Making a totally inflated comparison like that is absolutely hilarious! How do you do it?
And here I thought it was hysterical when ol’ Krappy would krap his pajamas while toasting a Hot Pocket. Turns out I didn’t even know true comedy!
Thanks Bo Douche and please … keep the hits coming!
June 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
new post guys