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By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at 12:58 pm in Oakland Raiders.
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June 18th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
link anyone?
June 18th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
two
June 18th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
666, I actually do think Tiger is a superior athlete to Kobe (or anyone else), although they have a lot in common as far as mental toughness and desire. Both were child prodigies and from unique ethnic/geographic backgrounds too. And both would undoubtedly kick ass at any competitive venture they chose.
June 18th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
666, I actually asked Jerry if he only answers questions from people who do not comment on his blog. Then he answered my Southwick question, LOL. I’ve got 5 others pending…
June 18th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
[Comment From Bo Schembechler Jackson]
Has Danny Southwick looked as impressive as he did at Occidental? GO OXY!
1:29 jerrymac: He hasn’t taken a single snap in a 7-7 or team session. He’s a camp arm to throw to WRs.
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LOL !!!
June 18th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Wow. in all of the OTA’s Jerry Mac watched 2 of the 3 players who have played “especially bad” are Russell and Heyward-Bey
but he’d still take JaWalrus over Orton. LOL!
June 18th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
With Schilens, JLH, DHB and Murphy assured spots (injury aside), then Nick Miller, Bayes, Holland, Samie Parker can compete. Walker will have to prove he is healthy and willing to play hard at camp.
-Jerry Mac
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what about Will Franklin, Arman Shields & Todd Watkins?
what are they? chopped liver?
June 18th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Remember Russell’s four passes for TDS last week?
Happened with Eugene out, Huff in.
-Jerry Mac
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ouch. J-Russ has played like crap in OTA’s , but he’s still able to torch Huff Daddy in the red zone?
June 18th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Bo I was a wrestler in school,this is NOT wrestling as we know it its the ultimate glam rip-off,imo
June 18th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
you guys back from the live chat yet??
June 18th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Jungar!!! Not a DJ for sure!!
Jungar not as a last name or nickname.
Jungar.
June 18th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
4evaRaider Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Bo I was a wrestler in school,this is NOT wrestling as we know it its the ultimate glam rip-off,imo
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For small minds, unlike football. I enjoy Olympic wrestling a bit…
June 18th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Jerry said it was ok to talk about religion!! Interesting!! Politics too!! Very interesting!!
June 18th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Is surfing a sport?
June 18th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Dzungar? As in an asiatic ethnic group?
June 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Jungar not Dzungar!!! lol
June 18th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I love jokes ( ask Dakota, TW, R8, and other), but I don’t like insults!
June 18th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
i wish Trevor Scott would grow a mullet like Jared Allen did.
classic!
June 18th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
see ya BSJ … i’m out in 15 min
June 18th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Yes BSJ was in the USMC, but got out just before Bush the Elder could give him the Gulf War Syndrome.
June 18th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
tough? when did I ever say that?
you’re assuming that because I’m from Wales I’m tough?
if you didn’t want anybody to respond to your “Jungar” comment or whatever you shouldn’t have posted it 5 or 6 times
June 18th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
that’s awesome BSJ. My brother n law is a Navy corpsman (marine medic – kinda) … He’s in Afghanistan right now
thanks for your service brother!
my wife’s grandpa was a marine (saw tons of action in Korea, met Eisenhower!). so was my cousin. Also have a good friend that was a marine
June 18th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Anything that you can drink beer, or get baked, while you participate is NOT a sport. They are recreations
Golf.
Bowling.
Darts
Skiing/Snowboarding.
Surfing.
Skate Boarding.
Haki Sak.
Horsesho3s.
Softball.
Did I miss any?
June 18th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
chess
June 18th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Later BSJ.
June 18th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
WELCOME TO THE JUNKYARD
WE GOT TIRES AND STUFF
WE GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED
OCHO CINCO WILL CHANGE YOUR TIRES
SHA NA NA NA NAN ANA NA
IM GOING TO WATCH YOU DRIVE AWAY
June 18th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
You didn’t answer me!! Would you say to my face??
June 18th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Say it, sorry.
June 18th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
say what? that you’re sensitive?
June 18th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
time to clock out. later BSJ. later O
June 18th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Post 30!! Would you say that to my face??
June 18th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Rockstar,
I lost a lot of respect for you because of comment #30.
June 18th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
By the way RR, I’m not angry or really insulted.
You and me know for a fact that you wouldn’t say that in public around Arabs.
Anyone can say anything from their PC, but are you man enough to tell people your true feelings and opinions to their face??!!
June 18th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Goodell, dropped the sledgehammer on Stallworth.
pft.com
June 18th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Later Nation!!
June 18th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
909
Found the chat, thanks!
My favorite answer from Jerry:
“Laker talk (dakota) or sports talk (everyone) not a big deal, (here comes the mod hammer) as long as profanities (no-co bob) religion, politics (Raider TW KK, Dakota, Madden Raider, BSJ, LMN, etc..) personal insults (mistabrown, Oakglenn, dude, and many others) and all other fun stuff that goes are kept under control”.
Jery covered it all,except woman talk (24) and blues talk (Raiderdogg, SNB666, Raider Dell, Vegas Raider) and let me add just be polite and pleasant like Raider O.
So we no our limits until training camp, let’s have fun talking about ??????????
June 18th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Under control, sir!!!
lol
June 18th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Raider TW
You have my blessing to talk about your favorite passion. What is your favorite passion?
Politics, Raiders, Art, or woman.
Just curious.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
All the above but I’m here for the RRRRaaaaiiiddeersss!!!
June 18th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I have a couple degrees in art but I’d rather do it than talk about it.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Raider TW
That leaves us with many discussions, on various topics.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
You sir are talented, Im impressed with your multiple degrees.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Degrees help but EVERYONE wants to be an artist so the market is flooded. Can’t find a job at it so I do it for myself & sell a few things on the way. Airbrush.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Raider TW
Do you work out of a studio, or do you have a business location to work at.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Usually this time of year, the trolls would take over. Not this year.
You’re Welcome.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
RaiderDell,
are you haunting this site with reasonableness and insight and curiosity again? Good on you young man.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
KoolKell is in the hizzzouse!!!
June 18th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Kell, are there any truth to the rumors that Brandon Marshall may be coming to the Raiders, especially now that the Ochocinco trade fell through?
June 18th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
M
Just looking for some conversation that does not include the topics that could get you moderated or banned from this site.
See comment #75
June 18th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Dell, I have a second b-room I work in.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Thanks RaiderDell,
I have revisited post 75 to see the parameters set. lol
June 18th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Kell, do you thinkg Marshall’s defense will be a vast improvement over Ryan’s?
June 18th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Knee-jerk reply took less than two minutes. Wonders never cease do they?
June 18th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Beeechman, how do you know so much information about Kell’s bowel movements? Is because you change his diapers every day? Are you his diaper b*tch?
June 18th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Lonetree
Yes, but they can’t impersonate other’s anymore. And they eventually get banned. They’re still here, but they’ve been castrated.
June 18th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
You were wrong about me Kell.
June 18th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Espn did report today on Jamarcus calling on this meeting with his WR’s on NFL live, and Golic and Eric Allen both said they expect big things from McFadden this year. In fairness it was like the last 30 seconds of the show.
June 18th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
OMG, the Black Eyed Peas are breaking up!!!!!!! I can’t believe it!!!!!
June 18th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
KoolKell,
a well-deserved OUCH! is beset.
I was extremely pleased to read JRuss’ words about gathering the receivers and QBs for a time on their own. (Perhaps that will shut up many of the pukes who do nothing but bust his chops for all reasons.) Jamarcus is manning up as he gets it that this is HIS TEAM.
June 18th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
later y’all, be good
June 18th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I agree M Lonetree, later.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Where is everyone??
June 18th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
HEY RAIDER O,THERE IS AN ECHO IN HERE.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
TW,
Would you fight a woman, compete against a kid, or argue with the insane??
No!! Cause you know the outcome, correct? It’s good to stand up for yourself when it’s important. This is a blog, some will say odd and weird things for attention and other needs. IMHO
Some don’t even agree with what they post, but it does get them the attention they need!
June 18th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
DLF,
Not used to seeing you here I’m the evenings!!
June 18th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
YEH. A LITTLE LATE 4 ME .THOUGHT I WOULD CHECK OUT THE CONVERSATION B4 CALLING IT A DAY.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
In the … Sorry.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
You didn’t miss much! lol
June 18th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
IS IT THIS EXCITING EVERY EVENING ? MAYBE JUST DINNER-TIME..
June 18th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
What do you think of The 2nd shift? lol
June 18th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Just about!!
June 18th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
DO NOT TELL THE AM-CREW I WAS MOONLIGHTING, I WILL BE PUT ON DBL-SECRET PROBATION OR SOMETHING…WHAT DO U THINK OF MR RUSSELL AND HIS AD-LIB PRACTICE SESSIONS ?
June 18th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Dont worry, I will not say anything!
Players say they don’t pay attention to the media, but they do. you can look at way in 2 ways:
- the man has pride, and he wants to prove himself.
- something to get the media and fans excited about, instead of all the JR bashing.
Perception!! Glass half full or half empty.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
DMunoz 26 Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
OMG, the Black Eyed Peas are breaking up!!!!!!! I can’t believe it!!!!!
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Is there no GAWD?!
June 18th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
I think the man’s pride was hurt a few times by the Kittin, Caoch Cable, the Media, and the fans. He had enough, time to show them what he can do. A man’s pride can’t be ignored.
That’s my opinion, what do you think?
June 18th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Coach Cable.
June 18th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Nnamdi,
There is, think about it. DMunoz is blessed!!
June 18th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Compare JR to V Young & Matt L, both lost the respect of the fans and the media, and look at how they acted!! Now look at JR!
The man has pride, and he wants to win. We’ll be fine with JR at QB, now we need stability and an Oline. Again IMHO
June 18th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I SAID A FEW DAY’S AGO, I THINK THE FIRST THREE GAMES THIS YEAR WILL TELL US A LOT ABOUT THE QB.AGAINST THE THREE MOST HATED AND ARCH RIVALS THE RAIDER’S HAVE. IMO HE HAS TO LET THE FAN’S THE COACHES HIS TEAMATE’S, AND MAYBE MOST IMPORTANTILY MIMSELF, HE HAS THE ABILITY , AND HEART / GUTS TO WIN THESE GAMES.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
A few hours without a single post!!! Really slow tonight.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Where is 16, and LMN?? I hope all is well with these 2.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
A foolish man is know by a few things:
- Anger without cause
- speech without profit
- change without progress
- inquiry without object
- putting trust in a stranger
- mistaken foes for friends
Arabia saying.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Arabic saying, sorry.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Good night Nation.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Just a comment on the Russell private practice session. I find it some what ridiculous that he could get ridiculed for doing what he thinks can make the team better. The fact that he is doing it at this point in the offseason is consistent with every QB &WR corp in the league this is when it’s done.
If you know anything about the process in the offseason it makes no sense to do this earlier. In the early part of the offseason Russell was in QB school. Then minicamp then post draft minicamp subsequently the OTA’s if you understand what the OTA’s are for then you’ll understand this post OTA impromtu session.
Minicamps and OTA’s are for teaching the system, terminology and bringing new FA’s and draft picks up to speed in the system. It’s mostly classroom type stuff and then they take it to the practice field for application. So there is a lot of teaching of the system to all parties. Once that’s done then things like timing and familiarity with each other makes more sense.
To do a session like what Russell is doing now early in the offseason would defeat that purpose essentially wasting time. Some of the principle parties wouldn’t even be on the team (draft picks and FA’s). And the system if any changes were in place wouldn’t have been installed yet. <Making an earlier session of this sort POINTLESS!!
So when you make these criticism how ’bout giving what your saying a little thought FIRST.
What Russell is doing NOW!! will be much more effective because all of the above. Now they can just utilize everything they’ve learned in OTA’s and minicamp and put it to good use.
Also Russell has been under reconstruction so to speak in terms of mechanics and he’s trying put that to good use while familiarizing himself with his reievers. The passing game is all timing and familiarity the WR’s can tell him where they like the ball and he can tell them what he sees and wants to accomplish in terms of anticipating they’re route running. This is very critical that they trust each other and he can start to trust that if he throws that pass that they will get to that point when the ball gets there. It’s called timing but it really amounts to TRUST.
This is Russell’s first real big step in the process of becoming what we all(hopefully all)want him to become. To rag on him shows a lack of understanding of that process.
June 19th, 2009 at 12:23 am
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June 19th, 2009 at 2:11 am
Morning NATION!!!
Finally Friday!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 2:14 am
Dirt-Lot
I find it GREAT that Jmac is finally starting 2 see the light.And dont worry your moonlighting secret is ok by me =)
June 19th, 2009 at 2:40 am
no double-secret probation…but you might have 2 pick up the tab 4 coffee 4 da A.M. crew!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 5:04 am
good morning 4eva!
June 19th, 2009 at 5:14 am
AURORA, Colo. — Holdout wide receiver Brandon Marshall reported to camp — his own.
The Denver Broncos Pro Bowl receiver who skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp last weekend in a contract dispute,is holding a two-day youth football camp for 500 kids ages 7-18 at a local high school.
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500 boys can attend Camp Slapahoe and learn from the best!
June 19th, 2009 at 5:28 am
Stallworth suspended indefinitely by NFL
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good for Roger Goodell. 30 days of prison is nothing for drinking, getting behind the wheel and taking another man’s life
June 19th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Burgess has also been the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but the Raiders insist the signing of Ellis is not related to that situation.
“I don’t think it has anything to do with it at this point,” Cable said. “This was just let’s make our team better and here’s the next opportunity to do that.”
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D-Burg isn’t going anywhere this year, unless the Pats offer something significant such as a 2nd or 3rd round pick in next year’s draft
June 19th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Wooohooo!!! Evryone is up early this morning…
Yeah, funny thing about that, Rockstar…Stallworth gets 30 days for taking a man’s life and Vick gets 2 years for killing dogs…hmmm…only in America!
…and I am not picking sides here***
June 19th, 2009 at 5:53 am
4evaRaider Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 2:40 am
no double-secret probation…but you might have 2 pick up the tab 4 coffee 4 da A.M. crew!!!
…and I got some brownies to go with that…lol
Good Morning 4eva, Rockstar, Dirt Lot…
June 19th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Morning ALL
June 19th, 2009 at 5:55 am
good morning Hwnrdr!
I know you don’t pick sides. you’re a good man for doing that
for what it’s worth, I agree with your comment though
yeah, I came in to work an hour early so I could get off an hour early. It’s friday. woohoo!
June 19th, 2009 at 5:56 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,4EVA,HWNDR, ROCKSTAR. POST-94 IS EXACTLY RIGHT HWNDR.ROCKSTAR TOOK A LITTLE HEAT LAST NIGHT 4 A CERTAIN POST..
June 19th, 2009 at 5:57 am
free coffee and brownies? sweet (literally!)
bring it on.
Maybe I can convince my wife to cook up some biscuits n gravy and get them over here?
gotta cover all the food groups ya know
June 19th, 2009 at 5:59 am
good morning Dirt Lot!
i’m always taking heat for something (ask the wifey)
just as soon as I get out of the doghouse, I’m right back in … haha
June 19th, 2009 at 6:03 am
I just LOVE bisquits and gravy!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:03 am
I HEAR U ROCKSTAR,DO NOT PUT THE WIFE TO WORK THIS MORNING.BREAKFAST IS ON ME AT THE LOCAL COFFEE SHOP..
June 19th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Hey, local coffee shops is the bomb for breakfast!!! Thanks Dirt Lot!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:06 am
I’ve chosen to stick with football discussion today.
It’s a safer choice. Guys may have a different opinion, but they normally don’t get too riled up about another guy’s point of view. just agree to disagree
for the record, i’ve never claimed to be an internet “tough guy”. Never threatened anybody with violence. but I do speak my mind. this is America and we have freedom of speech
June 19th, 2009 at 6:08 am
DO NOT PUT THE WIFE TO WORK THIS MORNING.
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Dirt Lot: she’s good for two things. you just eliminated one of them!
haha. just kidding.
PLEASE DON’T TELL HER !!!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:10 am
thanks DLF. local coffee shop sounds good!
I’ll have a monster breakfast burrito: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sour cream and cheddar cheese
folgers columbian coffee please. black
June 19th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Hey Rockstar…Yeah, some people can get offended easily here. I mean, come on people, this is an internet blog. For the record, i have never heard you say those words, and I do enjoy your piece of mind. Some posters in here, especially at night get way overboard with certain things…That is why I love the AM!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Agreed. the AM crew rocks!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:16 am
MAN, U R ALWAY’S IN TROUBLE.THE OTHER THING SHE IS GOOD AT IS GARDENING, RIGHT?……
June 19th, 2009 at 6:17 am
what do you guys think of post #’s 91 and 93 ???
June 19th, 2009 at 6:17 am
I’ll have what RR is having,with sliced avacado please
June 19th, 2009 at 6:18 am
haha. yes Dirt Lot. Gardening
right on brother
June 19th, 2009 at 6:20 am
I agree with them. Post 91 made me laugh this morning…Camp Slapahoe…hahaha
As for Burgess: Yeah, I don’t think he’s going anywhere, but you never know about the Pats though…that would suck!!! Screw the Pats! I can literally watch highlights of that SB when Brady and Moss were DEJECTED!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:24 am
I know. that was a great game to watch – that Super Bowl. Having the Pats finish 18-1 was priceless though. icing on the cake!
I wonder what Bashin’ Brandon is going to teach the kids though. seriously. he’s injured and disgruntled over his contract. he’s obviously doing this to try and improve his image as a d-bag
June 19th, 2009 at 6:25 am
That sounds good 4eva…and 2 wheat toast on the side.
June 19th, 2009 at 6:25 am
BEEN EATING BREAKFAST ON WEEKDAY’S AT SAME LOCATION MY ENTIRE LIFE. SAME CAFE MY MOTHER WORKED WHEN MY FATHER , WHO WORKED ACROSS THE STREET,ENTERD ONE MORNING AND AS THEY SAY ,THE REST IS HISTORY. CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK W/COUNTRY FRIED POTATOS,,
June 19th, 2009 at 6:30 am
Chicken Fried Steak with country fried potatoes….If I ate that right now, my Hawaiian “paralysis” will kick in sooner than I would want it too…that just gave me an idea for tomorrow mornings breakfast though…thanks!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:31 am
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK W/COUNTRY FRIED POTATOS,,
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yowsa! that sounds good too Dirt Lot. nice story as well. my dad was a janitor and substitute teacher in Cloverdale when he met my mom working at the front desk
moved to Lodi. he became a truck driver and she stayed home with us kids until my sister and I were both in high school. then she worked for the high school as a teachers aide in a special ed class up until about 6 months ago. taught kids with mental and physical disabilities life skills and basic education.
were married 29 years
June 19th, 2009 at 6:35 am
HOLY SH%T, CLOVERDALE, MY FAMILY OWN’S 80 ACRES IN MENDACINO COUNTY..
June 19th, 2009 at 6:39 am
CLOVERDALE, MY FAMILY OWN’S 80 ACRES IN MENDACINO COUNTY..
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cool. I was born in Santa Rosa
did you know that Greyson Gunheim is from Sebastopol?
My aunt is fixing up my grannys old house (she passed 2 years ago) in Cloverdale and is planning to sell it soon. Then i’ll have no more ties there
June 19th, 2009 at 6:43 am
MENDACINO COUNTY YA————HOOOOOOOOOOOO DIRT-LOT
Lets celebrate “harvest” at Dirt-Lots!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Good ‘Ole Dirt-Lot!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:45 am
What’s up fellas wow great offseason for broncos ha ha!
June 19th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Cloverdale has grown by leaps and bounds the past 5-10 years
it used to be this little podunk town. now it’s full of new housing and a bunch of yuppies that commute to the bay area for work (nothing wrong with that – just saying)
June 19th, 2009 at 6:47 am
good morning NMF!
Bowlen & McDaniels are doing a bang up job, eh?
June 19th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Just about a year ago,
I set out on the road,
Seeking my fame and fortune,
Looking for a pot of gold.
Things got bad, and things got worse,
I guess you will know the tune.
Oh ! Lord, Stuck in Lodi again.
Rode in on the Greyhound,
I’ll be walking out if I go.
I was just passing through,
Must be seven months or more.
Ran out of time and money,
Looks like they took my friends.
Oh ! Lord, I’m stuck in Lodi again.
June 19th, 2009 at 6:48 am
HEEEY NOW !!!!!! STOP IT. DIRT-LOT’S MILE HIGH CLUB, NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. NO CHECK’S. CREDIT-CARD / MONEY-ORDER’S ONLY..
June 19th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Money orders only? Awww man…
Good Morning NMF
June 19th, 2009 at 6:52 am
LOL @ NMF …
not stuck in Lodi anymore!
Lodi had the first ever A&W. yeah, thats right. how about some props? haha
a rootbeer float, cheese curds and a triple papa burger. now tell me that isn’t pure bliss
June 19th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I love A&W cold mugs best burgers and fries !
June 19th, 2009 at 6:55 am
LOL @ Dirt Lot
sorry man. I don’t know much about Cloverdale these days truth be told. I haven’t been there in about 4 years … but it has changed a lot
My aunt calls them “yuppies”
I don’t think i’ve ever actually spoken that word out loud. haha
June 19th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Where will marshall go isn’t he gonna be real close to a multi game suspension, he is talented but that is a lot of baggage.
June 19th, 2009 at 6:58 am
80 ACRES IN MENDACINO COUNTY..
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Dirt Lot: I’ll bet that property has increased in value at least x10 since 2000/2001
congrats! no wonder breakfast is on you.
June 19th, 2009 at 6:59 am
WE STILL HAVE AN A & W DRIVE IN IN MODESTO, THE LOCAL 50-60′S CAR CLUBS MEET THERE ALL THE TIME. I ENJOY EATING THERE IN THE SUMMER.
June 19th, 2009 at 7:02 am
likely destinations include Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago and Tampa Bay according to most rumors i’ve seen. I doubt Dungver would accept the Bears 2nd rounder as fair compensation though … look what Minny gave up for Jared Allen and he was 1 bottle of Jack Daniels away from a 1 year suspension too (plus he owned a bar!) haha
June 19th, 2009 at 7:03 am
A GREAT WEEKEND 2 EVERYONE . GOOD 2 HAVE U BACK ROCKSTAR.. GOOD DAY EVERYBODY-WORK CALL’S…
June 19th, 2009 at 7:04 am
Dirt Lot: the A&W in Lodi is the same way
I think Modesto has one of the only Sonic’s i’ve seen in Cali … my brother lives there
they are everywhere in Missouri. very popular
June 19th, 2009 at 7:04 am
take care DLF. have a great weekend man
June 19th, 2009 at 7:14 am
GM all! Is Raider O punishing you with his absence RRS?
June 19th, 2009 at 7:14 am
AHHH morning Nation!!!
Yesterday this site was SLOW it wouldnt even let me on!!!!!!!!!
OLD news but cool read!!!!!!!!!!
ALAMEDA — Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is arranging a week of practice for any of the team’s other quarterbacks and all the wide receivers and tight ends, at an undisclosed location.
Russell wasn’t about to divulge many details. He said he just wants to make sure the quarterbacks and receivers are on the same page when training camp begins July 30 in Napa.
“We’re going to get the receivers and tight ends a week away from everything, just go along by ourselves and accomplish something that would make us a lot better during the year,” Russell said after Wednesday’s practice during organized team activities. “Just work on our own, with nobody out there but us, get ready for camp, get ready for a new year.”
That’s music to Raiders coach Tom Cable’s ears as he yearns for Russell to grow into his role as a starting quarterback and team leader. Cable has made it known that he wants Russell to work harder and grasp better the things necessary to be a successful NFL quarterback.
“It’s a big step,” Cable said. “It’s kind of what we’ve been talking about all along, and to hear about that is, obviously, a positive from a coach’s standpoint. It will be good to hear how that goes and what his plan is.”
LET THE KOOL-AID commence!!!!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 7:16 am
good morning BSJ -
naww. i’m sure Raider O is a good guy
I have no beef with him
June 19th, 2009 at 7:18 am
good morning OAKlifer. thanks for the Kool-Aid
it helps most of us wake up in the morning and realize that the Raiders are just a little closer to being competitive in the division. baby steps, but at least we’re heading in the right direction
June 19th, 2009 at 7:24 am
i don’t normally recommend movies on this blog, or even in general really. Last great movie i’ve seen was the Dark Knight. seen a ton of good movies since then. nothing great until last night.
‘Defiance’ with Daniel Craig is an excellent movie. rent it, if you guys get the chance
June 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am
I haven’t seen porko slob or MR here in the last 3 days … where’d they go?
June 19th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Bring on da Chargers and their 0 SB trophies!
June 19th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Good day Nation!!! And to all you fathers out there…HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!! You all have a good weekend!
June 19th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Hey cant find the chat no biggie…but if anyone has the link!!! man this site is always acting up on me!?!?!!?
Hey Double R, not to start anything but what was so heated last nite….I’m admitting to not knowing much about other parts of the world…jus curious how a select few words got everybody all in ups??? or was there alot of deletred stuff???
June 19th, 2009 at 7:54 am
hwnrdr,
Good day brother!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 8:06 am
BorcoNob, lol. Anyone remember Jim from Taxi, played by Christopher Lloyd? I’m sure Bob is just as brainfried…
and MR probably looks like Louie. Raider O = Latka.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:07 am
see ya Hwnrdr! have a great weekend man
June 19th, 2009 at 8:08 am
MR probably looks like Louie.
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Louie Anderson?
June 19th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Louie Depalma.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:10 am
OAKlifer: about 95 percent of my convo with Raider O yesterday evening got deleted by the mod and thats probably for the best
it had nothing to do with football and was offensive to some
June 19th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Bring on da Chargers and their 0 SB trophies!
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wow OAKlifer. looks like NMF drank some of that Kool-Aid you dished out earlier too!
the dolts have owned us for 5 or 6 straight years
June 19th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Need to Know
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Report: Ellis turned down Pats 06.18.09 at 6:42 pm ET
By Christopher Price
According to this report in the Dallas Morning News, Greg Ellis — who was recently released by the Cowboys — was offered a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Patriots. However, the veteran pass rusher decided against signing with New England, preferring instead to ink a three-year, $10 million contract with Oakland.
The 33-year-old Ellis, who has played his entire 11-year career with Dallas before being cut loose earlier this spring, had 77 sacks in 11 seasons with the Cowboys. His best season came in 2007 when he made the Pro Bowl after posting a career-best 12.5 sacks, despite missing the first three games recovering with a torn Achilles’ tendon.
A first-round pick out of North Carolina, Ellis is a 6-foot-6, 262-pounder who spent eight years at defensive end in Dallas before the Cowboys moved him to outside linebacker.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:14 am
you mean Danny DeVito ? LOL
June 19th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Was it in the evening RRS? I thought it was your sand ****** comment following his Jungar quiz.
Tha hairlipped Axl Rose lyrics were funny…
June 19th, 2009 at 8:17 am
hmm.. let’s see:
1 year at $1.5 million or 3 years for $10 million
seems like a no brainer!
However, us getting Ellis at an average of $3.3 million per season is dirt cheap for a proven vet who can start at LDE on Week 1
June 19th, 2009 at 8:19 am
BSJ: I forget about the time difference …
5pm here is 3pm there, it was late afternoon (1 or 2 pm? PST) I suppose
and it was Colonel Mustard in the Lounge with the Candlestick!
June 19th, 2009 at 8:19 am
LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKERS!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 8:22 am
RIIIIIICCOOLLLLAAA !!!
June 19th, 2009 at 8:23 am
SnB,
Man you should know that an unrestricted Free Agent is NOT a cap casualty. And there is a distinction between a great player and a good one.
Again, NO ONE and I mean NO ONE or team gets rid of a ‘GREAT PLAYER’ for cap considerations…………that’s foolishness.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:25 am
priest: what “great player” are we going to get rid of?
June 19th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Namely Vince Wilfork has a way to go before being called a great player. I thought maybe you would understand my point. If they let him go for cap reasons, that should tell you all you need to know……….period
June 19th, 2009 at 8:30 am
If they let him go for cap reasons, that should tell you all you need to know……….period
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so any player that enters free agency is worthless? whether he’s cut or his contract expires?
June 19th, 2009 at 8:36 am
I agree with Priesttj…pretty much any player that a team does not retain during this period of expansive cap room is a player that has injury problems, head case problems, major holes in their games, or they are overreaching for the $$$.
The days of teams having to make hard decision on whether or not to keep a great player are over…all the good ones are kept in house.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Priest/RRS,
Other considerations include whether a team has quality younger, cheaper, healthier players available at said player’s position. Burgess and Scott for example, or Kelly/Sapp. The cap is always just one of many issues.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Vince Wilfork is a pro bowler and super bowl champion. He’s only 27 years old (in his prime). there is a reason why he was drafted by the Pats (good talent evaluators) and why it was in the 1st round … he’s got skills! he’s one of the best interior linemen in the league. the NT in a 3-4 defense that eats up OL like JaWalrus eats pancakes.
Richard Seymour & Ty Warren are also solid DT’s drafted by the Pats in Round 1. Why take all these DT’s that high? because stopping the run is a priority to them
June 19th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Haynesworth had one of those problems Dakota?
June 19th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Bo, Haynesworth has personality issues, work ethic issues and was out for the money.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Dakota Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:36 am
The days of teams having to make hard decision on whether or not to keep a great player are over…all the good ones are kept in house.
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Except in the NBA! GO KUPCHAK! GO GASOL!
June 19th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Dakota Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Bo, Haynesworth has personality issues, work ethic issues and was out for the money.
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A player is not “reaching for the money” if they end up getting it. Ask Meangelo.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Well guys, you may be seeing a lot of more of me over the next few weeks. Just got suspended (with pay thankfully) for two weeks from work, and think they will terminate me after the two weeks. Securities violation.
Kind of pissed, but ready to move on.
BTW, the fact that Daniel Snyder is the one who gave Haynesworth his big payday kind of implies he will be a bust. History has a way of repeating itself. I think the next “good” FA signing by Snyder will be his first.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:56 am
The days of teams having to make hard decision on whether or not to keep a great player are over…all the good ones are kept in house.
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Stacy Andrews
Chris Baker
Eric Barton
Rocky Bernard
Matt Birk
Michael Boley
Keith Brooking
Derrick Brooks
Jason Brown
Chris Canty
Corey Chavous
Rod Coleman
Laveranues Coles
Angelo Crowell
Brian Dawkins
Warrick Dunn
Greg Ellis
Really? none of these guys are worth anything? I’d LOVE for the Raiders to have gotten their hands on any of these players (and thats only A-E of the free agent list!)
June 19th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Just got suspended (with pay thankfully) for two weeks from work, and think they will terminate me after the two weeks. Securities violation.
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Vegas: wow man, sorry to hear that!
did you even know what you were doing was wrong?
June 19th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Wilfork????
Again?
Ok so what, we trade for him this year, and pay him how much? What’s the going rate for DTs this year?
Hmmm!
Then, what do we do with Warren and his $? Sands and his $?
I know, I know ….. Just cut those bums, right? LMFAO!
Wilfork, Tommy Kelly, William Joseph, and Ryan Booschetti.
Yup, I see it … TREMENDOUS upgrade! Should be #1 against the run with that group of DTs!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Securities violation? Like an SEC issue? Sounds rough Vegas, good luck.
Consider swing trading perhaps during the down time…
June 19th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Did Raiders draft the next Rashaun Woods?
Maybe the most significant event of yesterday: Raiders’ No. 1 pick Darrius Heyward-Strain, err… I mean Heyward-Bey… pulled up after one route in Wednesday’s OTA.
That hamstring has been a nettlesome issue for DHB this entire off-season–DHB was not known as an injury-prone guy in his unproductive Maryland days.
So maybe he’s just going through a random bit of hamstring tenderness. Maybe he’ll be 100% once training camp starts in Napa in late July and explode past all defenders.
But we’ve all seen this before out of a first-round WR in the Bay Area, and the precedent is not a happy one: Rashaun Woods couldn’t make it through a couple practices at a time after the 49ers drafted him in the first round (31st overall) in 2004.
Woods just wasn’t physically capable of getting to NFL speed without his legs giving out on him. He caught a total of 7 passes in his 49ers career. Oops.
An old coach told me long ago that the first thing rookies have to prove is that they can stay healthy in the NFL–the practices are harder and more important than in college, the games are tougher, and the willingness to baby players is less prevalent.
If they can’t get through practices, doesn’t matter how talented they are, they’ll never make it as NFL standouts.
Of course, Al Davis is going to baby DHB for a little while and will blame anybody else he can think of for Heyward-Bey’s leg troubles.
As Mike Lombardi hilariously pointed out via Twitter: ”The groundskeeper probably did not mow the grass right… he will get blamed.”
But if DHB can’t make it through a couple practices in a row at Napa… Man, Al will have to blame the people who convinced him to draft DHB. Darn those football guys who keep forcing Al to draft shaky players!
By Tim Kawakami
June 19th, 2009 at 9:05 am
RRS, good point. You stopped at E so you didn’t have to include Deangelo Hall huh? LOL.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Heh heh, Smoke Potter said “grass”.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Jhill: I’m not saying that Vince Wilfork will be the answer to all of our problems in fixing the run defense or that the Raiders can afford him or even that the Pats would be willing to part ways with him.
All i’m saying is that he’s a good player. Better than any DT we currently have on the roster. priest was making it sound like VW is a bum
I know that it takes 11 guys to stuff the run and I also know that we have a new defensive staff in place. John Marshall should have a year to see if these guys can be effective under his scheme and teaching before we go and scrap the entire heap of defensive players off the roster. I said this leading up to the draft you might recall
Let’s not say that Kelly/Warren/Sands/Joseph/Boschetti = a solid group of DT’s either though. None of these guys even come close to Wilfork’s talent or production. We ranked 31st against the run last year. I think coaching makes a difference. Question is “how much of a difference?”
June 19th, 2009 at 9:13 am
You stopped at E so you didn’t have to include Deangelo Hall huh? LOL.
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No, I just wanted to add Greg Ellis! haha
June 19th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Jeez, I was gonna trim trees this weekend but I might reconsider…
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Family of tree trimmer killed by wood chipper sues manufacturer
1:56 PM | June 18, 2009
It was just another work day for Rafael Jimenez, a veteran tree trimmer in his 24th year on the job. But as he stuffed branches from the Chinese elm tree into a wood chipper in Inglewood that sunny day in April, Jimenez’s right hand became entangled in the branches and he found himself being jerked toward the steel knives.
The machine, which devours a 20-inch branch in a second, consumed Jimenez’s hand, then his elbow, his shoulder, and soon his entire self. All that remained were his two feet from the ankle down and a part of his gloved left hand.
This week, his wife and four children sued the manufacturer of the machine, Michigan-based Morbark, alleging that the company knew for years that its safety features were insufficient and did nothing to prevent injuries and deaths such as Jimenez’s.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Yeah, so I like the signing of Ellis, but DAMN there is no question why he joined the silver and black instead of going to get a ring with the Pats
That money difference is INSANE!!!
1 yr at 1.5
3 yrs at 10 million
I dont like the signing as much after seeing how we overpaid.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:19 am
bottom line is Wilfork may be better than any of the DT’s on our roster…I rember greats like Marcus Allen Joe Montana to name a few that changed teams and I’m sure it had nothing to do with cap….If a “great” player wants out or lik BSJ said they have younger less expensive options or just plain want the guy out of town….Dosnt mean they have no skills and were let go for thier attitude it could have been anything!!!and Post 168 1st paragraph says it all!!! we neet TALENT at all spots…whats one mans garbage is another mans GOLD……..
KOOL _AID Flow’in!!!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Vegas,
all things come to pass.
you ever go out to Valley of Fire State Park? beautiful area, nice campground, modern showers, barbecue grills, good hikes, few people.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:21 am
yup, client complained, she gave me “discretion” awhile back, and than when it didn’t work in her favor, she complained. Hopefully she won’t sue, but I think the firm is going to move on.
My firm merged with another 6 months ago, and they have been trimming cost ever since. Had a job on the trading desk packaging and marketing structured products and they cut that from me a few months ago. since that was about half my pay, it’s time to move on. Maybe go work for the IRS, just sent in my resume.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:23 am
VW may not be a bum, but if he was remotely the player some of you think he was then why is he on his way out of NE? That point just can not be dismissed. They are not even willing to sit down with this guy as evidenced by the Brace pick.
Think his pro bowl appearnce might have something to do with him playing for the Pats?
Honestly, I’d rather have one of their draft picks for Burgess than Wilfork. Our current group of DTs could absolutely be called solid. Get those guys a 4th DT in the rotation and some DEs and LBs with some physical attributes, and that 31st run defense will improve by leaps and bounds.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Raider-405 Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Yeah, so I like the signing of Ellis, but DAMN there is no question why he joined the silver and black instead of going to get a ring with the Pats
That money difference is INSANE!!!
1 yr at 1.5
3 yrs at 10 million
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EVERY MAN PLAYS FOR THE HARDWARE……with a few exceptions and I’m sure over Ellis’s 7yr Stint in the NFL he has $$$$$$$ you know what he really wants IS TO WIN!!!!!! The pats have an injured Qauterback and lost every bit of SWAGGER the NFL handed them in the “SNOWJOB” They are done running the AFC it’s going to be the new regime!!! like the OAK-towns and miami’s of the world are comin up!!!!!!!!
KOOL AID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
read it… breath it…. live it!!!!
PLAYOFF BOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Valley of Fire is beautiful, and usuall 10+ degrees cooler than the city. Haven’t been in a few years.
Great thing about being canned, go to Albuquerque in a few hours to spend Father Days with Father-in-Law. Nothing like being pretty much unemployed around the in-laws, LOL.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:30 am
jhill,
Get those guys a 4th DT in the rotation and some DEs and LBs with some physical attributes, and that 31st run defense will improve by leaps and bounds.
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Like Ray Lewis always said give ME A REAL DT so i can do my job….our run defense will not improve if our current group of DT’s play like they have in recent years you know how hard it is to make a play from ou LB postion when we have FB and RB and other lead blockers runnig full steam at them???HARD!!!! almost impossible. Hence our last ranked run D….Again we need “TALENT” ant the DT spot….none of our guys show that.imho….or we wouldnt be having this convo..on last point…If Marcus allen wasnt complete garbage then why didnt we retain him??? I man we should have at least sat down woth him right…there is always an underlinning issue…not just $$$$ or talent!
PLAY OFF BOUND!!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Good morning Nation.
Vegas,
I’m sorry to hear that bro, maybe it’s time to start working for yourself.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
You sound quite capable of handling the change Vegas.
Not to trivialize, but your situation again illustrates that employers let go of good personnel for a variety of reasons. Many of which are not related to the skill and potential of an employee.
My prediction? Vegas will make the Pro Bowl in 2010.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Our current group of DTs could absolutely be called solid.
but if he was remotely the player some of you think he was then why is he on his way out of NE?
These two point are counter dictive..imo
we would not be having this disscusion if we thought our DT’s were solid…
PLAY OFF BOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
June 19th, 2009 at 9:34 am
BoSJack,
I’ve been around plenty of people in various trades who, over time and familiarity, lost respect for the fact that were working with tools that could kill them. Don’t know Jimenez’ story but…
Rockstar,
my father’s side of the family were coal diggers in Wales going back into the mists of time. In fact, when one of them finally crawled up out of the pit long enough to take a boat to this continent he promptly looked for another coal hole to crawl into in the Midwest. My father himself was the very first family male NOT to do this (his brothers did). There has to be a name for such lack of insight, lack of imagination and superlative ignorance. And it is my heritage.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:35 am
WHAT UP O,
good mornin brother!!!!!
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
You sound quite capable of handling the change Vegas.
Not to trivialize, but your situation again illustrates that employers let go of good personnel for a variety of reasons. Many of which are not related to the skill and potential of an employee.
My prediction? Vegas will make the Pro Bowl in 2010.
SAYS IT ALL good luck to you vegas!!!
PLAYOFF BOUND!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:38 am
My prediction:
Vegas will have his own business.
if you need partners or investors, let me know. lol
June 19th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I’m sure our DTs are saying “GET ME A REAL MLB” so y ou can see that I AM doing my job!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Thanks, BSJ. I guess I’m a Free Agent. Don’t tell Al, he might throw a ton of cash at me if he knew I could cold-call 400+ calls a day. That should roughly be the equivalent of a 4.41 forty.
Anyone see the NFL live show yesterday on ESPN, or more importantly the last 30 seconds? They mentioned the Russell private workout with WR’s thing, said it was a good sign and moved on to D-Mac should breakout this year. Refreshing to hear Golic and Eric Allen say something positive, must have been like pulling teeth. If STink were there he would have had something smart to say I’m sure.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:42 am
ESPN segment asked who is more likely NOT to be a bust, Russell or McFadden. They both picked McFadden(shocker) and neither said anything about a breakout year. But why let the facts get in the way of a good story?
June 19th, 2009 at 9:43 am
You lost me with 194 Oak …
I don’t get that post at all.
Not sure how our DTs being solid, and VW being on his way out of NE are contradicting.
I’d say we wouldn’t be having this discussion if some of you would realize where the real issue lie with the run defense. You know, the one the COACHES have identified?
June 19th, 2009 at 9:44 am
not a big morrison fan?? just ask Al he’s FAST!!LOL
June 19th, 2009 at 9:45 am
They both said they expect big things from him, cited his pass-catching ability and 4.5 ypc. But let’s not let your hater-aid get in the way of about the most positive thing any national media said about the Raiders in 6 months.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
OAK,
What’s up Dude? I forgot to ask you, do you know Muse? We talked about music a few times, and ialqays forget to ask you.
I love their music, been a fan for about 6yrs now! Great music!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Vegas…HOW ‘BOUT THEM LAKERS!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Hate ‘em. Love Bill Simmons and hate the Lakers, but the article he wrote a few days was awful, I’ll give you that.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Vegas,
400 calls!!!! My best record was 350+!!! My avg is close to 200 per day.
I don’t get paid to make calls, I get paid to sell.
400!!! Crazy!!! Do you talk to anyone!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:51 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:56 am
The days of teams having to make hard decision on whether or not to keep a great player are over…all the good ones are kept in house.
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Stacy Andrews
Chris Baker
Eric Barton
Rocky Bernard
Matt Birk
Michael Boley
Keith Brooking
Derrick Brooks
Jason Brown
Chris Canty
Corey Chavous
Rod Coleman
Laveranues Coles
Angelo Crowell
Brian Dawkins
Warrick Dunn
Greg Ellis
Really? none of these guys are worth anything? I’d LOVE for the Raiders to have gotten their hands on any of these players (and thats only A-E of the free agent list!)
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RRS, I said great players and you give me this list? LMFAO. The only one that comes close is Jason Brown, and he is more of a potential guy than a great player at this point.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:54 am
You can’t be talking about the Kobe changed article?
That was one of his best pieces. He was dead on about the Kobe overkill and the different angles that could have been pursued instead.
But what else can you expect from BSPN?
Totally agreed with the point he made about PJ giving Kobe that “married” look at the end of game 2. Tell me you weren’t ?ing that “look” from PJ when it actually happened? LOL! You just couldn’t explain that facial expression and non reaction to Kobe slapping the chair. That was classic!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Jhill,
Brother, in post 194 i was saying
if our line is a “soild group” then why are we having this conversation?
just like you where saying:
“but if he was remotely the player some of you think he was then why is he on his way out of NE?”
I’m just sayin the to convo’s kinda counterdict them selves….
I geuss What I’m asking is why are we even mulling Brace, wilfork, or any other DT out there if we are SOLID at that spot we wouldnt!! hence this convo is counterdicting…he is an upgrade of talent on our roster imho he is better than all our DT’s
June 19th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Those are the long days, O, stricly prospecting. Don’t usually close on first call anyways. I get to the point, when you make an investment decision what do you usually start with 100K?, “No”, on to the next call.
The little guys are the ones who complain, file stuff and take up all your time. The wealthier the easier they are to work with.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:56 am
If you want guys that shoot themselves in the leg, stomp on people’s heads, can’t cover in man to man, are over the hill, care more about money than winning, get beat up in Vegas, have had major knee injuries, or have major holes in their games…then free agency is the place to shop!
I think Al learned that lesson the hard way last year.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:56 am
LOL!! I just watched it, not 45 mints ago. They did talk about his catching ability and mentioned his YPC but as I said, it was a “who is less likely to be a bust segment” and NEITHER said to expect big things.
As far as the hater thing, DMC is one of the guys on the club I really like so, nice try.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
O,
not heard much of them they are a rock band from th U.K. no???
I wil check it out!!
Side note I partied w/ Mistah FAB the other day!!!!
No this is not like billy bob claiming to hang out with legends!!!LMAO!! He was a record release party I was invited to!!! it was fun!!! you like the bay hip-hop???
June 19th, 2009 at 10:03 am
duder what up bro????
PLAYOFF BOUND!!!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Dude your a hater, you would love nothing more than for Jamarcus to be a huge flop so you can puff out your chest and say told you so.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I’m actually NOT mulling bringing anyone in.
Sands is my favorite player on the team, and our DTS are as solid of a group in the league!
I’m looking for a 90 jersey this weekend!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:04 am
U.S. Military Set to Intercept North Korean Ship Suspected of Proliferating Missiles, Nukes
Friday, June 19, 2009
The U.S. military is planning to intercept a flagged North Korean ship suspected of proliferating weapons material in violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution passed last Friday, FOX News has learned.
The USS John McCain, a navy destroyer, will intercept the ship Kang Nam as soon as it leaves the vicinity off the coast of China, according to a senior U.S. defense official. The order to inderdict has not been given yet, but the ship is getting into position.
The ship left a port in North Korea Wednesday and appears to be heading toward Singapore, according to a senior U.S. military source. The vessel, which the military has been tracking since its departure, could be carrying weaponry, missile parts or nuclear materials, a violation of U.N. Resolution 1874, which put sanctions in place against Pyongyang.
The USS McCain was involved in an incident with a Chinese sub last Friday – near Subic Bay off the Philippines.
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This could really turn into some bad stuff!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:09 am
OAK,
Yes sir, they are from the UK, and they have great music! IMHO
I like Cali rap, the Game, mitchy, little Mitchy, Tony Y, and others.
I like Mista FAB, is he Odd and funny like his videos??!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:12 am
I’m actually NOT mulling bringing anyone in.
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jhill Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Honestly, I’d rather have one of their draft picks for Burgess than Wilfork. Our current group of DTs could absolutely be called solid. Get those guys a 4th DT in the rotation…………………\
I must have misconstrude that comment my bad…
I like sands as well but with his track record and record whieght…….wilfork is a better option
June 19th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Vegas,
You look at as a #s game correct? The more you call, the more you will close!
I can’t do that, that’s why I hate phone sales. I don’t see your facial expressions, body language, etc…. I’m a closer, not a sales man.
ABC!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Vegas,
Like I said…Why let the facts get in the way of a good story?
J Hill,
I know you did not say the Raider DTs were as soilid a group as there is. Unless I missed the sarcasm
June 19th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Yes it could be bad stuff. Especially when you have a weak Pres going around apologizing to Dictators for the USA.
# Dakota Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 10:04 am
U.S. Military Set to Intercept North Korean Ship Suspected of Proliferating Missiles, Nukes
Friday, June 19, 2009
The U.S. military is planning to intercept a flagged North Korean ship suspected of proliferating weapons material in violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution passed last Friday, FOX News has learned.
The USS John McCain, a navy destroyer, will intercept the ship Kang Nam as soon as it leaves the vicinity off the coast of China, according to a senior U.S. defense official. The order to inderdict has not been given yet, but the ship is getting into position.
The ship left a port in North Korea Wednesday and appears to be heading toward Singapore, according to a senior U.S. military source. The vessel, which the military has been tracking since its departure, could be carrying weaponry, missile parts or nuclear materials, a violation of U.N. Resolution 1874, which put sanctions in place against Pyongyang.
The USS McCain was involved in an incident with a Chinese sub last Friday – near Subic Bay off the Philippines.
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This could really turn into some bad stuff!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Dude, please find one regular commenter who does not think you take pleasure in Raider missteps. Until then, we will trust out concerted opinion more than your “story” that you are a fan.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:27 am
BSJ,
Latka!!!!!! lol
June 19th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Sands is my favorite player on the team, and our DTS are as solid of a group in the league!
I’m looking for a 90 jersey this weekend!
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are you kidding me? Sands is a huge waste of space and he punched Shane Lechler – our most consistant and productive player
I don’t ever want to hear you complain when I say that Michael Huff deserves another shot to start at FS
June 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Priesttj,
The Titans wanted to re-sign Albert Haynesworth. They just weren’t willing to pay $50 million guaranteed! The Titans were so upset with the speed that Haynesworth signed with Washington that they went ahead and filed TAMPERING CHARGES!
As for Vince Wilfork. The Patriots have to manage their cap. They will have to re-sign Tom Brady next year. Right now he is paid less than all the rookie draft picks the last 4 years, Matt Cassell, Peyton Manning and others. How much is he going to get? They also have to pay Richard Seymour, Logan Mankins. Not to mention having guys like Moss and Welker on the roster.
So they have to make difficult choices. YOU CAN’T PAY EVERYBODY! Wilfork is a great player who is going to command a high salary. THe Pats have to make a decision. Has nothing to do with talent or what they think of him. That’s why they drafted Ron Brace! Unlike here, some teams PROACTIVELY plan for the future!
Perhaps if the Raiders didn’t GROSSLY overpay Tommy Kelly, the Pats could re-sign their nose tackle.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:31 am
For the $ we’d have to pay Wilfork on top of what we are paying Kelly, Warren, and Sands … I just can’t warm up to Wilfork. The scenario and timinig just isn’t right for Wilfork, IMO.
I like the guys we have, and would like to add a 4th guy, a young guy in next years draft.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Yes it could be bad stuff. Especially when you have a weak Pres going around apologizing to Dictators for the USA.
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Mistabrown: did you see those Gitmo detainees walking around Bermuda eating ice cream after being released last week? sickening! probably thinking “stupid americans”
June 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Not kidding at all RRS!
GO DLine IN 09!
And you won’t hear me complain about Huff. I have him penciled in as the starting FS.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
JHill,
I admire your confidence in the DTs play in the face of overwhelming evidence that suggests the contrary.
Go get that Sands jersey and hope he makes the roster.
Here’s the bottom line. The Raiders don’t value D-Lineman and there strategy is to focus on pass defense and GET BY on run defense. No problem with the strategy as long as the offense scores a bunch of points.
Look at the draft. They pick up pass rushers and defensive backs. The two LBs they drafted are known more for their pass coverage and speed and not so much for their toughness. The Raiders have not spent a 1st day draft pick on a stout DE, run-stopping LB or DT in years.
They rely on long-shots UFAs like Franz Joseph, Ricky Brown, Tommy Kelly or free agent longshots like 7th round pick NFL Europe refugee (and twice cut) Terdell Sands. Gerard Warren was a castoff from Denver (and spare me the “defensive philosophy changed in Denver B.S”
The Raiders are a finesse defense. Not a smash mouth, physical, win in December type of defense.
Hell, you’d think the Raiders played in a Dome…..That’s how the team is built….with the exception of Michael Bush, who had to bully his way into the lineup!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Bo S Jax,
Ask me if I care. Really, go ahead, ask.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am
O,
You got the right mentality for your line of work, that’s why you are probably doing well. I was looking for quality not quantity. I was looking for the dough, and “seeded” the people on the initial cold-call. People are skeptical on phone sales, so the chance of closing on the cold call were slim to none anyways, I would move for an appointment as my “close” if things went well.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Jhill,
Harvest came early!!!!! Huff at FS!!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Jhill, your take on the DTs is just silly. Explain your thoughts please.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:40 am
JHill,
Michael Huff is diggity diggity diggity DONE my friend!
You don’t go and reach 3 rounds to draft Mike Mitchell if you have confidence in a former 7th overall draft pick. Michael Huff is still struggling.
Tom Cable benched him the first chance he could for Hiram Eugene. In fact, Rashad Baker was getting more time.
Huff is DONE unless there is a miracle in camp. Starters will be Eugene and Branch in the two safety system with Mike Mitchell taking over by the end of the year.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Jhill: the problem with our DT’s is we have 3 or 4 UT guys and only 1 NT. Kelly, Warren, Joseph & Boschetti are not NT’s. Not solid run stuffers who occupy 1 or more OL and allow our other DT and LB to come in and hit a RB behind the LOS
Sands is the only NT and he’s very inconsistant. He might have one big game and follow it up with 10 terrible ones. often disappears. gets beat down by smaller, more aggressive OL (not just the mammoth OL or pro bowlers) …
If we’re going to pay Kelly all that money and expect him to become one of the best DT’s in the game – fine. But we’re going to need a NT next to him to make his job easier. Warren should be Kelly’s back up, or at least rotate with him to keep eachother fresh and healthy.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:42 am
SnB,
Who is Mitchell going to step in for? Why do you believe he will be a starter
June 19th, 2009 at 10:44 am
I love the guys who get hated on for no reason.
Have my Jamarcus jersey already.
Looking for Sands and Warren jerseys next.
Won’t go out on a limb for the Huff jersey, yet! But would you guys please stop telling me his job is done b/c we drafted Mitchell! Mitchell is a SS, as is Branch.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Vegas,
I understand that selling securities is not the same as a car.
You see the car, touch it, drive it, etc…. But don’t you think you are leaving money on the table? I know what you mean, “cherry picker”!!
I can’t leave money on the table, big or small. 1k, 10k, or 100k is all money, and I get commission.
My job is to make the comany and myself as much money as I can. If that means a small sale, or a bug sale. I willnot spend a lot of time on small sales so I won’t lose a big sale, but never ignore a sale.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Dude Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 10:42 am
SnB,
Who is Mitchell going to step in for? Why do you believe he will be a starter
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Mitchell will take over for Eugene at some point in the year. Mitchell won’t start opening day.
He’s going to play because the Raiders drafted him in the 2nd round AND Mitchell was one of the top players on the Raiders board. The criticism they got afterwards will only strengthen their resolve to get him on the field.
Fortunately for the Raiders, Mike Mitchell has a winning attitude and is a physical player. Question that remains is if he can mentally adjust to the NFL game and the change in speed from the MAc to the NFL.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Bug sale : big sale.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:47 am
SnB,
Not a bad point actually.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Please tell me RRS why the 6′4 330lb Warren is a 3 tech and not a NT.
Then explain to me why the hell it even matters. Line up in front of your guy and maul him. It’s that simple.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:48 am
JHill,
The FS and SS positions are going to more similiar this year. I think Marshall will be playing with a two back safety as opposed to that FS on an island B.S that Ryan and Davis ran last year.
Cable talked about playing both of them.
The Raiders love Tyvon Branch…and rightfully so…The Raiders do not like Michael Huff. Cable benched him at the 1st opportunity and Davis blamed Shell for drafting him.
Plus, Huff is still looking awful out there and is clearly behind EUgene in the depth charts.
Do you believe in miracles? Cause I don’t!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Realistically, I think we are looking at Eugene at FS and Mitchell at SS. I think Huff will continue to play that “rover” role and be the 3rd DB on the field.
You keep saying he got benched S&B, but that’s very misleading. He played A LOT last year at FS, SS, and CB.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:51 am
S&B makes a good point. Al Davis drafts guys in skill positions WAY more than he drafts grunts to protect his investments. I was shocked when Norv Turner/AD drafted Gallery & Grove in the 2004 draft!
the zbs is known for taking late round draft picks, undrafted guys, scrub free agents or versatile players from the old system and forming a solid unit with great run blocking ability. However, we’ve seen Sims & Harris flop at LT the last 2 years and Carlisle had a rough time last season. Green is not a starter (as Jerry points out, nor did they intend for him to be) yet they make no effort to replace him.
the D-Line has been suspect talent-wise for years. We’ve brought in Sapp, Dana Stubblefield, Ted Washington, etc under Rob Ryan and all of them failed miserably at stopping the run
June 19th, 2009 at 10:52 am
JHill,
I have been and continue to be a JaMarcus Russell supporter. I like him and see what he can become. I actually like the offense going into the year.
The defense? I can’t get with you on Terdell and Gerard. Like Rockstar said, the Raiders have a bunch of 3-techs playing out of position. Warren SHOULD be backing up Kelly and possibly coming in on definite passing downs.
It gets back to the Raider pass-oriented finesse defensive strategy. They place a premium on “trying” to get QB pressure at the risk of getting scraped against the run.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Raider O, no offense w/ the Latka remark. I loved that show! We need an Elaine in here…
June 19th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Jhill,
If the Raider DTs are so good, why cant the Raiders stop the run, EVER?
Huff got benched. Plain and simple.
Do you even watch the games?
Mitchell is going to start over Branch? Dont think so.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am
I think we are looking at Eugene at FS and Mitchell at SS. I think Huff will continue to play that “rover” role and be the 3rd DB on the field.
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Agreed. Branch was drafted to replace Jarrod Cooper and be the ST gunner – not to be a future starter at SS. Mitchell is a SS, not a FS … these guys will compete for the job as Eugene & Huff will compete for the FS job
may the best men win (not the guy on scholarship!)
June 19th, 2009 at 11:01 am
I know one thing for certain. While watching the games the last 2 years I cant even count the amount of times CBS would show a replay of Sands getting either absolutely manhandled by some smaller guard or flat out rolling over on a play. Terdell Sands is the type of player that this team does not need and anyone who defends him is ignorant.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:01 am
I will give Kelly a free pass given his knee injury. But he has not demonstrated to this point that he is one of the top 3 or 4 DTs in the league. He is paid like one.
As for Gerard Warren…He’s a penetrator, but on run plays he needs to clog running lanes a force offenses to put two hats on him. He does not do that consistently.
Terdell Sands was supposed to be the wall up the middle. He’s paid in the top 25% of all DTs….so let’s not use the “he’s a backup” excuse.
Boschetti and Joseph are rotation guys….and that’s fine because their paychecks and previous work history support that.
Although, had they drafted Ron Brace…then you could rotate Kelly/Warren at UT and Brace/Sands at NT and be all set.
Oh well
June 19th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Raider O Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I like Mista FAB, is he Odd and funny like his videos??!
Just like that man he is one cool cat and he can freestlye for like 20 mins at a time!!! just askin people to pull stuff out thier pockets and bust on ‘em it was awesome he is goofy but real down to earth chill cat cool as the fan!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:01 am
BSJ,
None taken. I like jokes, but not insults.
Don’t let what happened yesterday force you to be more PC. Please! I like your sense if humor.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:03 am
JHill,
During the last 2 or so years, who HAS been the nickle DB on the field or as you call it “the 3rd DB”? No one else help him, trying to see if he actually watches the games.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:03 am
The Raiders can’t stop the run on occasions because Burgess, Edwards, Morrison, Richards all are WAY below average run defenders who need to be replaced.
You guys want a DTs who can take up two players so those guys can run “free”. Well I’m of the belief that these guys, the NFL caliber guys that is, should be able to beat 1 guy and make a play. They should be able to fill their gap and allow the OTHER guy to make a play.
11 guys people!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Of humor, I can’t type.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Dude,
When the team gives up 159 yds a game on the ground….something needs to change. Period!
Of course we do have Marshall….heard he was shouting this at OTAs when they were fighting at Wednesday
“He who hath not missed a tackle cast the first stone”
Gotta like someone who has famous quotes like that!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:04 am
It gets back to the Raider pass-oriented finesse defensive strategy. They place a premium on “trying” to get QB pressure at the risk of getting scraped against the run.
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excellent point. thats just how we do things here in Oakland
Jhill: just because a guy has the size to play a position doesn’t mean he has the skill set. Otherwise Russell could be a lineman, Bush would be a FB, Mike Williams would have been a TE (like Randal Williams & John Madsen), Janikowski would be a LB, Doug Flutie and Troy Smith would be kickers, etc etc
June 19th, 2009 at 11:06 am
jhill Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 11:03 am
The Raiders can’t stop the run on occasions because Burgess, Edwards, Morrison, Richards all are WAY below average run defenders who need to be replaced.
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They drafted Matt Shaughnessy and brought in Greg Ellis. Don’t forget about Franz Joseph
June 19th, 2009 at 11:06 am
SnB
LMAO @ 259!!! Classic quote.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Although, had they drafted Ron Brace…then you could rotate Kelly/Warren at UT and Brace/Sands at NT and be all set.
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See …
If simply adding a 2nd rd NT out of this past years draft makes our DL set, then you obviously don’t think our top 3 guys area bad at all.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Dude,
Uhhhh ….
3rd DB? uhhhh.
Wait, wait …
Uhhhh
Charles Woodson?
June 19th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I am just stunned that someone is actually defending the DTs on this team. Stunned! DTs make LBs, not the other way around.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Of course we do have Marshall….heard he was shouting this at OTAs when they were fighting at Wednesday
“He who hath not missed a tackle cast the first stone”
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LOL. kudos to Marsh! not just Kelly, but Branch is even knocking Cooper Carlisle on his can
Cable and new OL coach take note! can anybody else play RG as well or better than Coop?
June 19th, 2009 at 11:09 am
OAK,
That just made me like him even more.
You love Rap, don’t you? Is that your Fav?
June 19th, 2009 at 11:09 am
So, you cant answer? LOL! Seriously, lets hear it.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:10 am
That wasn’t right?
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
Do I get a second guess?
June 19th, 2009 at 11:10 am
SnB, Rocker or O,
Nickel DB the last few years??
June 19th, 2009 at 11:11 am
jhill Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Although, had they drafted Ron Brace…then you could rotate Kelly/Warren at UT and Brace/Sands at NT and be all set.
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See …
If simply adding a 2nd rd NT out of this past years draft makes our DL set, then you obviously don’t think our top 3 guys area bad at all.
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I would have been happy because then the defensive lineup would have been technically sound.
You have the UTs playing their position and the run stopping NT playing their position. Of course I am assuming that Tommy Kelly will step up his play. Gerard Warren is out of position.
Ron Brace would be a huge upgrade over having Gerard Warren playing the wrong position. As for Terdell Sands…notice how I still have him as the depth guy…where he belongs.
Brace was drafted by Bill Belicheck. They even traded up with our speed oriented management to get the job done. That alone suggests he has some excellent potential. yes, his track record has been that good.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Dude Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 11:10 am
SnB, Rocker or O,
Nickel DB the last few years??
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Stanford Routt
June 19th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Huff, Routt and Baker all got time in our nickel and dime packages last year. Justin Miller as well.
JM started against the Bucs though and got torched on that one pass play from Garcia to Clayton
CJ manhandled Antonio Bryant though, who had a pro bowl type season …
June 19th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Dude,
265, exactly!!!!
That’s it!!!! That’s the 3rd time I agree with Dude this week!!! I’m gong to see my DR, something is not right! lol
June 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Ding, ding, ding. Stanford Routte. Of course only the people who watch the games would know that. Do you even know who that is JHill?
June 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Dude …
Please up your posting game a few notches!
Do U really want someone to respond to the silly azz ? of who was the Raiders nickle corner the past 2 years?
R U really that stupid to try and have that as a ? that legitimizes someone?
You should probably just sit back and observe the posts rather than try and join in.
I’d rather babble with MR.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Raider O Says:
June 19th, 2009 at 11:06 am
SnB
LMAO @ 259!!! Classic quote.
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Well, that’s what Marshall is expected to deliver. I also heard that Marshall was late to the OTAs. In fact he missed the first week.
He finally showed up for the 2nd week with two stone tablets in his hand
June 19th, 2009 at 11:15 am
O,
You just get smarter with age, thats all.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I have no idea who Stanford Routte is …
You got me on that one!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Stanford R, and Miller will compete. Can’t make all that money just to play ST! IMHO
June 19th, 2009 at 11:18 am
JHill,
Well done. Clap, clap, clap. You obviously dont watch the games cause you dont know sheet about the team. ANYONE who has watched the Raiders the last few years would know a simple question like that. If you would have known you would have answered it just to get me to shut up. You didnt, so you resorted to playing dumb.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:18 am
LMFAO @ 277!!!!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Now the Raiders are looking at Jon Alston for the SLB spot. Now here is another speedy player. Is he going to hold the point, can he shed blockers?
What does Alston weight? 220? Perhaps he would makea nice WILL…but then again the Raiders already have that position locked down…More speed, speed, speed, speed.
That’s why Ricky Brown is moved inside….doesn’t have that Raider speed.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:19 am
LAKERS LAKERS LAKERS
June 19th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Now your trying to get me cause I put an E on the end of his name. LOL! Watch a few games and get back to me, cause you cant comment if you dont watch the games.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:21 am
SnB
2 stone Tablets in his hands
LMFAO
Can he heal a sick defense, that can’t stop the run for the last 6+ years, can he?? lol
June 19th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Actually SnB,
Alston is up in the 230’s
I think Dakota instantly went to the HGH card.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Here comes the real troublemaker!!!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hide your women and children, here comes Dakota!! And your Goats!!
June 19th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Jon Alston is a STer/LB for the Raiders. He wears number 55. Since you dont watch the games I thought I would let you know. No need to thank me, bro. Your welcome.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:29 am
The NFL is completely juiced up, anyone with a brain can see it. Only the WWE has more fake muscles…
June 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Dude,
Some think he will start this season next to TH and Kirk, what do you think?
June 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
That’s why Ricky Brown is moved inside….doesn’t have that Raider speed.
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Alston added 15 lbs of muscle during the offseason
will he be any bettle vs. the run? who knows?
Cable said he’s just a 3rd down OLB as recently as last week.
Brown is a tackling machine of the Greg Biekert mold. He’s healthy and he’s taking on a new role as both starting OLB (strong side) and back up MLB
June 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
A typical NFL DE makes McGuire, Bonds and Sosa look small. What a joke.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Raider O,
Good thing for Marshall that the 1st game is on Monday Night.
Heard he has a 2nd job on Sundays
June 19th, 2009 at 11:44 am
SnB and Dude,
I agree with you, undersized and never made the rotation except after injuries.
He added weight and he is 235 now, he was practicing with the 1st unit, but that does mean much now. I want to see how they all play in pre season. That will tell us a lot.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I heard the Raiders will have a Bapt!st choir, complete with the piano, to chear on the defense.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:48 am
SnB,
Stop it, you are killing me!!! LMAO
I know what you mean, but he did do MIRACLES with that Seattle D! lol
June 19th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Jul 4th!!
Dakota,
You still have time, get your Rep friends and do what you do best. WAR!!! lol
June 19th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Raider O,
This is the new hype music for the defense and our DC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD1FYDOM4Ts
June 19th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Oh Dakota, if you are looking for something to do on Saturday night, the Catfish Bay Ski Club is having a free show at Canyon Lake at 7pm. Take the advice of organizer Robert Mudge: “Consider this an early Father’s Day gift. Come early, bring a picnic basket and find a spot along the lake.”
In other town happenings, tests show that the dog that attacked Rapid City resident Nicholas Byers Tuesday did not have rabies. Just in case you knew him and were worried.
(I love the internet!).
June 19th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
SnB
I love it!!
I’m ready!!
June 19th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
BSJ,
I love the you that you love the Internet? I’m enjoying this.
June 19th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
C-ya at the NEW POST!
June 19th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
because we didn’t draft the players you wanted we didn’t do anything to help improve certain positions?we drafted LBs and DEs-positions some of us,including the organization,believed needed improvement for our Def. to improve.you totally downplay our draft picks and pin your hopes on an UDFA-Joseph.i just don’t see the logic in your reasoning.are you really saying that the draft picks will be failures because you did’nt want them,you wanted someone else?
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Wow. in all of the OTA’s Jerry Mac watched 2 of the 3 players who have played “especially bad” are Russell and Heyward-Bey
but he’d still take JaWalrus over Orton. LOL!
Orton?? The same Orton that threw 5 interceptions in practice the day after the Broncos named him the starter? The same Orton that originally lost his job to Rex Grossman and only got it back when Grossman and Griese completely fell apart? That Orton?