Hold the lights
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 at 2:30 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders released the times of their practices through the first weekend of training camp in Napa, and as expected, they will not have evening sessions.
In training camps under Lane Kiffin, the Raiders would spread out the amount of time between practices by having double sessions at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., always followed the next day by a single practice in the middle of the day.
The reasoning was the time off gave the Raiders more time off to heal, and Kiffin credited the system with keeping the team relatively healthy during training camp under his watch.
With Tom Cable in charge, the Raiders are going old school. They will have double sessions for the first four days of camp, with practices at 8:30 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. on July 30, July 31, Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.
Ordinarly, teams will go in pads for only one of the double sessions.
The team is scheduled to report to the Napa Marriott Tuesday, with Cable available for the first time the Wednesday at noon on the fields at Redwood Middle School behind the hotel. It is at that time Cable will likely update the status of the draft class (they’ll probably all be signed, even if the club doesn’t announce it beforehand) and give updates on which players may not be available to practice due to injury.
The Raiders will have no practices Wednesday, instead having meetings throughout the day to prepare for the double sessions to follow.
Count it as another instance where the Raiders have been de-Kiffinized. Cable also got rid of the music which played during warmups under Kiffin’s watch.
The Raiders released no information beyond the first four days of practice.
The 49ers announced they will be in Napa for double sessions on Aug. 18 and 19 in preparation for the preseason game that week against the Raiders.
Practice sessions are closed to the general public although the Raiders often have groups visiting such as season ticket holders, advertisers and business associates.
The media talks with Cable every day after practice with team members available for interviews after they’re done working out before lunch.
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July 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I can’t wait for all the great info Cable will give us!!!!
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
The Raiders are going old school?
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I am not wasting anymore of my time talking about Warren = you don’t know?
Seriously, I don’t recall an injury to Warren the first year we got him, and I’m not the look it up type. You brought it up, so it’s cool if you want to drop it.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Jhill, of course I know, it is just pointless to even talk about the POS…he was out four games with a quad…cripes…another minute of my life wasted on G. Warren…thanks Jhill.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
LOL Dakota …
Ok, fine! I don’t recall you clamoring for DTs in the draft, or any Haynesworth pleas.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Jhill, you don’t remember my love affair with Ron Brace this year or Red Bryant in the 2008 draft? I’ve been begging for DT help for years….Sands and that other guy need replacing soon, like before the fuking season!
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Guys shouldn’t be so down on the team going into camp. For the 1st time in a while, the head coach believes in the roster as-is.
The O-Line is built the way Cable and Davis want it. They have confidence in Mario Henderson to man the LT and that confidence is deserved. They like Gallery..he is almost pro-bowl level. They like Satele enough not to draft one…and Carlisle, Pears, Green and McQuistan provides enough competition.
As for the Defense..its the same deal…Cable like Kelly/Warren/Sands….they added Ellis to upgrade the defensive end…and they like Scott. Burgess is thought of well enough to not trade him and Shaughnessy provides depth….
They like Howard and Morrison…and Alston/Brown is the anser for the SLB….Slade Norris is the developmental guy…as is Chris O’Neil.
The bottom line is that Davis, Cable, Marshall like the roster as is and drafted for the positions they felt needed upgrading.
Let’s let training camp sort it out.
As long as Russell, DMAC, Bush and Schilens are on the field…it should be all good
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Anti Sands stuff, backup DTs, yes. Ron Brace would not have replaced Warren or Kelly.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
JHill – My team name is always San Jose Raiders. I wouldn’t pass up on Zach Miller because hes a good TE but he may not get me the fantasy points with only 4 TD’s and I look at that as well but hes definitely a good option. If I was confident in JR and if I knew Miller spent more time pass catching instead of blocking, that would make a big difference as well. There are so many variables. McFadden is an unknown at this point and your team should be strong with RB’s. I would go for TD machines first. I would try to get 2 proven RB’s and then McFadden would be a really nice 3rd RB selection later on if he was still available.
I could always take the gamble on him early but that could hurt my team if he proves to be not durable or the Raider offense sputters like they have over the last 6 years. The funny thing is…all the solid backs I usually choose either get hurt or don’t play well and I end up finding gems in the free agent market usually. You just never know but when it comes to the Raiders…I’ll choose the players if they’re proven and put up stats. Rich Gannon was a classic example of a guy who could win you fantasy games.
Seabass? We’d need to score more points as an offense and get closer to the redzone for me to choose Seabass, otherwise I’m going with a top notch kicker because those guys can give you alot of fantasy points if you get good kickers on high octane offenses.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Gerard Warren has been our best and most consistent DT. That may not be a good thing but it says alot in comparison to the rest of the guys including Kelly.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Jhill, I’ll remember you said that when Ron Brace is the Starting NT for the Patriots 14 months from now…couldn’t replace that guy you seem to keep wasting our time on, lol…good one.
I guess I shouldn’t expect much more from the guy that thought KC would draft Crabtree and that the Lakers couldn’t win with Gasol.
just kidding, lol
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4351601
Draft to expand to 3 days.
I think thats WAY TOO MUCH coverage for something that is overwhelming already.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
LOL …
Who did you have KC picking?
And I said they couldn’t win with Gasol at C.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Ellis was a good pick up.
We may actually have a blitz this year with the DEs we have. Will “I am” Smith better step his game up!
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
24,
That is so lame…3 day draft…man, you don’t even get warmed up until 4 hours into the draft! That sucks.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Yahoo!!!! Now we have three days to hear the Raiders get battle rammed with no Vaseline by ESPN!
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24 Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4351601
Draft to expand to 3 days.
I think thats WAY TOO MUCH coverage for something that is overwhelming already.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Every time I think of D-hall I get sick could just started johnson and drafted D.Jackson. 24 you’re right on Warren was by far our best DT last year. Wow zito actually pitched well when the team needed it who would have ever guessed .
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I sure hope Marshall blitzes and does things differently than whats been done over the last 10 years because I’m sick and tired of watching the same thing. Watch…we’ll come out blitzing in the first game and Al Davis will have a talking with Marshall and we won’t see any blitzing in the 2nd game.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
NoMoreFargas – Somehow I thought D Hall would look pretty good. I thought he was overrated but I didn’t realize he was THAT bad. The reason I didn’t like the Hall trade was because he gave away Asomugha’s money to someone else and that was stupid all by itself and put us in the hole. Yeah…Zito pitched well but more importantly, the team actually gave him run support unlike all his other starts. You have to admit, Zito has pitched 10x better this year but we seriously need to trade for a bat and the Randy Johnson injury has hurt us terribly. I honestly wanted the Giants to Johnathan Sanchez right after his no-no because he will never look as good as that.
If the Giants scored more runs, Zito would have more games won.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/07/100-things-your-kids-may-never-know-about?npu=1&mbid=yhp
I thought some of these things would take you guys back in time haha. How times have changed.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I meant…I thought the Giants should have traded Sanchez right after his no-no.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
24, I have never bought into the hole idea that Al doesn’t like to blitz…the DC during the 2002 season sure did blitz alot and he never stopped due to a phone call from Al Davis…then again, maybe that is why he wasn;t our DC anymore? lol
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Its no longer about whether the fans like the talent on the roster. The coaches chose to stick with the players on the roster when there were options to make a change.
Assuming everyone wants to win, you have to believe the coaches think they have the tools available to win.
The defense really should be a top 15 unit. The only weakness the coaches saw was at safety…and they drafted Mike Mitchell to fix it.
They went for depth at wide receiver to increase big-play capability and multiple looks.
They believe in the O-Line and D-Line as is….let’s give the coaches a chance to provide some much needed discipline and skills to make up for the ATROCIOUS coaching decisions Davis has made in the past
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I am still having nightmares about our 2009 draft class:
Round 1: We took DHB but we could have taken a 10 year OT starter – Eugene Monroe. That might haunt us for a decade if Henderson doesn’t deliver.
Round 2: We gambled on Mitchell but we could have had safe Oline bets in Phil Loadholt or Max Unger.
Round 3: We took Shaughnessy but Ramses Barden was still on the Board. He might be the steal of the draft.
Round 4: Louis Murphy – no problem, smart pick. Norris was a real gamble, especially with the likes of McRath and Kropog still available. And I still don’t believe the Bears would have taken Mitchell in the 2nd or 3rd!
Round 6: Sulak – waste. He was another doomed Lombardi-style tweener. We could have taken Myers and saved a trade.
The Jags picking one spot after us took a completely different approach. They looked after the lines with their first three picks – and then took ’skill’ players in the lower rounds.
1) Eugene Monroe OT
2) Eben Britton OT
3) Terrence Knighton DT
3) Derrick Cox CB
4) Mike Thomas WR
5) Jarett Dillard WR
6) Zach Miller TE
7) Rashad Jennings RB
Perhaps that is why the Jags are 10+ places above us in most pre-season power rankings?
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Dakota – You talking about Bresnahan? I wasn’t a big fan of him in general but maybe the blitzing did cause him to get fired or it was a purge of the coaching staff when Callahan was out and Turner was in.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Dakota – Also…I don’t remember him blitzing alot btw.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
You’re right 24 they gave a stat during game said 7 times zito has gotten 0 run damn even koufax can’t win with 0 runs.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox got a Perfect Game. Obama is a fan of the White Sox. There must be a conspiracy haha.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Thx, AZ — I need another beer!
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
i hope Cable makes it tough… the season is going to be tougher.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
No prob hayes…
where are all your haters? I have fun punking them when they try and trash you LOL.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
NoMoreFargas – I think we should trade Sanchez for a bat and bring up some young guys from AAA and work with them. They can’t be any better or worse than Sanchez and without run support, great pitching is wasted.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
I just hope Cable can keep his job. Priority #1.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
LOL
He’ll have to win 8 games. Reachable goal.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
“de-Kiffinized”…..lol
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Scottish Raider Post 24,
I think after the Robert Gallery and Jake Grove experience….Al Davis is very wary of using high picks on lineman.
My guess…opinion…is that Davis looks at Kelly/Warren/Sands/Henderson/Carlisle/Scott and others and feels that he can get decent enough line talent in late rounds or free agency.
Davis focuses the picks on skill position players…I also feel that will be the strategy going forward.
Have to hope the coaches can teach up the players they have on the roster…which I think they can.
Although a Vince Wilfork for Burgess would be nice
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
We just might win again under a no salary cap era. Thats when Al Davis was dominant. When you don’t put restrictions on how much Davis can pay out…things change. We’ll see.
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
AZ — I try to fend them off with common sense…it’s all we can do. And, it’s never enough!
Scottish — Great post. Except for the fact that draft choices are about 50-50 to have an impact for their team AT BEST, I’d agree with you almost down the line.
There are NO safe O-line bets coming out of college. Ask Gallery. Expecting Cable’s OL to be at least no worse than last year’s, and knowing the odds of drafting starter-ready players out of college, the team HAD to take a chance on a different position this year.
Since Al knew he needed to fix his receiver corps, he went and got who could be the next great Raiders WR in DHB, and just as possibly in Louis Murphy. What a draft, if they’re both for real!
And with Mitchell…if he’s the guy The Man (and others) wanted, he’s the guy we HAD to go get, or he wouldn’t be there next pick. Sulak? Has he signed anywhere yet? If not, he can be invited back. Notice the Raiders still haven’t said anything about him.
All those draft picks by Jacksonville have the same statistical chance to make/contribute to their team as the Raiders draft picks do.
So — even though, there a lots of different ways to draft…I don’t think the Raiders draft was a nightmare. That, we won’t know until at least next off-season.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
24 — Even Al doesn’t put restrictions on how much he spends, salary cap or no salary cap. Either Al can get it done, or he can’t — and it doesn’t matter what year. Al was allegedly washed-up last time he put together a team that made a few runs…and that was in the salary cap & free agent era.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
We can blame Al Davis and the draft picks but in reality…you can blame the inconsistency in the coaching staff and that is the main reason we have had failed experiments with draft picks. When you draft players, you draft them to fit your system and when the coaches all change, the systems change as well and the players are never able to get acclimated to whats going on with all the constant changing. Now…we can also say that Al Davis is always trying to keep his system similiar with each coaching staff so I don’t know but its not easy for players to develop when they don’t have the proper leadership and the consistent direction.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
HayesDaze37 – True but it hasn’t happened without a strong money man sitting next to him like Bruce Allen either and I know Allen may not have done well in some regard in Tampa but I’ll say it again…Gruden/Allen and Davis all made a good team. Theres no other way to look at it then that. Al Davis was willing to pay the players, Allen was willing to crunch the numbers and Gruden was able to coach them up. The consistency really helped as well. Without a salary cap at least…it just helps a little more.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Plus…one coach may like a player and the new coach comes in and hates that player. Its just tough. Gallery was turning into crap until Cable got there. Imagine if we would have continued to have coaches that didn’t know what to do with him. For all we know…Cable could have turned Gallery into a Top LT had he been around when Gallery got drafted but the previous coaching staffs ruined him.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Gotta go for now. Peace.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Agreed on the coaches 24 …
I’ll say it again, the only real mistake Al has mad is how he has handled the coaching situation.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
And, AZ — The troll haters (not just the haters) get banned off and on. When one’s been gone for more than 36-hours, you can figure he’s on restriction for awhile (or forever).
Even the sometimes-likeable KK has been on restriction from here before…to the point where he “threatened” to sue BANG/MNG for discrimination. What a crack up. He thinks they shook in their boots and caved. Even funnier.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Whoo hoo! camp!
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
My take on Cable is that he is smart enough to know that he has to work within the “Raider” system. And I think he is okay with that.
Another blog mentioned the relationship between the HC and the QB. Russell and Cable are joined at the hip. If Russell succeeds, Cable will be our HC for a long time. ( Long time in Raiderland = 2-3 years.)
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
24 — Can’t argue with the success they had together…but, I think Gannon had as much to do with it as any of the people mentioned above. It also shows just how hard it is to find the right mixture of coaches/players/administrators to be a special kind of team. Those mixtures are oft-times volatile, too!
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Twocents — If Russell and Cable shine together, they’ll probably be together for more than 3-years… unless somebody offers millions of $$ and draft picks for Cable in 3-years!
Hey, it happened with Gruden…and if anybody says they would’ve seen that coming when he was hired by Al, THAT person should be our GM.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
24 – DING DING DING!!! WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!
Everyone blames Al for the bone-head coaching changes, and yes he will take responsibilty for it, but really. Besides Gruden, who did we want to keep?
Callahan was an in house guy and the players wanted him, so Al gave him a shot. He did nothing but cut and paste Grudens playbook onto his empty one and used the original in the SB against him – FIRED!
Turner also an in house guy with a great football mind, but obviously not a head coach. Having success in SD is an over-statment. He inherited a team on the verge of a SB and still hasnt gotten to the big show. His tenure in SD has been an extended version of Callahan in Oakland. He’s on his way out. He had problems developing young talent and winning the locker room – FIRED!
Shell was rediculous – the whole staff that was put to gether was a joke and this one is ALL AL DAVIS! – FIRED ANYWAY!
Kiffin interviewed well and convinced the old guy he was the 2nd comming of John Madden. It was clear when he took to the sidelines he was exactly what AL accused him of being – a saboteur looking to gain NFL experience at the Raiders expense. Never attepted to develope Russell, becuase he’s a bigot and a cry baby -FIRED! (WITH CAUSE)
I’m liking what i’ve seen from Cable so far, he reminds me of an Andy Reed guy. Players coach, but with some grit and old school smash mouth in him. We’ll see.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
AZ, you’re acting like you weren’t one of the people who shilled for every single one of those coaches you’re now decrying, right up to the second Al fired them. Those of us smart fans, on the other hand, called them a joke the second they were hired. You can’t be a dumb ass shill for the coaches when they’re here (your last paragraph…), then act like you’re an authority on their lack of qualifications after they’re canned. After this season, you’re going to be telling us how bad Cable sucks. The smart fans are telling you so RIGHT NOW, while you shill for him. Take a hike, idiot.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
“Twocents — If Russell and Cable shine together,”
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They wouldn’t shine together in a pop warner league, let alone the NFL. Stop doing this to yourself.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:33 pm
HayezDaze, Gannon always gives Gruden props for how good that team was, and always talks about the chaos in the front office that both he and Gruden had to contend with, EVERY DAY. Every time you idiots try to credit Gannon for how good that team was, it just reminds me of when Gannon said that. Without Gruden, Gannon never would have stepped foot in Oakland. He hates the Raiders. Hates Al Davis. Admit it. He just came here on the hire, and no thanks to Al for giving his career a rebirth because he was content with retirement, anyway. He only came here because he liked what Gruden was doing. Stop lying to everyone. F’n liar!
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Twocents Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
My take on Cable is that he is smart enough to know that he has to work within the “Raider” system. And I think he is okay with that.
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YOU JUST ADMITTED THAT CABLE’S A PUPPET!
Nice. Lots of hope for this team, now.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
The White Sox showed today just what it takes to have something special happen — it’s usually much more than just one guy doing something great. It takes a lot of good things happening at just the right time.
Old School is a label I don’t mind Cable getting (it’s a great label, actually)…as long as it translates. No matter what, this team is going to be exciting and interesting, and I can’t wait for camp!
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
AZ Raider…
Young Lance, may be a lot of things but, I seriously doubt being a “bigot” is one of them.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
HayezDaze, did you just compare the present day Raiders to the White Sox? Why not compare a pop warner team to the Steelers, while you’re on this kick?
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
909, did he call Kiffin a bigot? I missed that. He’s probably saying that because Kiffin didn’t want to start the 90 year old Culpepper over Mccown, who was far better at running his ball control offense.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Cable’s an old school Davis puppet, Hayez. You’ve got that right. Two Cents admitted it. Scroll up. You don’t want to know the combined w/l record of Davis puppets since free agency, do you?
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Speaking of bigots, Al Davis is noted as not liking smart black players. Ask Tim Brown.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:50 pm
What up fellas? Been a while since last post. I’m not too excited about hearing the words “Old School” when it comes to training camp. Fart Smell would get those same rave reviews about how he ran his camps “Old School.” The only good thing about how it turned out was JaMarcus Russell was at the end of that tunnel.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:53 pm
504, I honestly think Art Shell is a better coach than Tom Cable.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
MR,
I’ll admit, I was behind Kiffin because I was intruged by a young guy coming in and shaking things up. Sorry but after his first year I was in the Kiffin bashing club.
You on the other hand bash by statistics. Chances are still good the Raiders have a losing record, but they are just as good we’ll improve on what we saw last season twards the end. Just because you can predict a 5-11 team will go 5-11 again doesnt make your football IQ any higher. Your posts are always negative and derogatory. Your the same as any sports analys out there but with less knowlege and a smaller pay check. Anyone can say the Raiders will suck, but only a man can say he was wrong if they win. So, we’ll see if your in here bashing optimists if the Raiders go 9-7, or will YOU be spitting kool-aid? Chances are your probably just a troll trying to get a rise out of people. Problem is you just sound depressed.
For the record:
I was crushed and angered when Gruden was traded.
I hated Callahan for his Botched SB playbook.
I knew Turner was a patch and didn’t have the fire and he proved it.
Kiffin? Well I had no idea who he was so I hoped for the best and was dissapointed.
Anyways – Kids call people names and trolls are always negative. So I’m guessing your a 13 year old troll with poor parents who cant regulate your internet usage. But, thank you for your insight! It was enlightning
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
MR — You’re one of the least imaginative, and most repetitive haters in here. To think you can throw around your manure every now and then, and expect the casual observer to appreciate it, is hilarious. It takes exactly one post to figure out you have one agenda — and enjoying the blog isn’t it.
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
./. Without Gruden, Gannon never would have stepped foot in Oakland. He hates the Raiders. Hates Al Davis. Admit it. He just came here on the hire, and no thanks to Al for giving his career a rebirth because he was content with retirement, anyway. He only came here because he liked what Gruden was doing. Stop lying to everyone. F’n liar
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Ummm — Gannon was content with retirement? WTF??
Once again, MR — you prove you just want to throw out BS and hope it grows. Gannon wanted to start, and he knew he wasn’t ready to quit. Period. Gannon content with retirement? Right.
Show where I lie to anyone on here, MR. Show it. You can’t do it.
You continue to show just how immature you are, MR — since you cannot end any discussion without calling someone a name. Very 9-year-old of you, big boy.
Another thing, hypocrite — You say above that Gannon just came to Oakland for the hire…then you say he only came here because of Gruden. What’s that? A contradiction? Coming from MR? Naaah!!
Here’s the ONE true fact you always ignore, MR…the ONE person responsible for bringing Gannon to Oakland is, and always has been, one Al Davis. Gruden didn’t sign that contract.
And…to say that Al/Gruden/Gannon all have to like/love each other is just too simple-minded — respect is enough. Some of the most volatile (even hateful) relationships in football have been wildly successful — and the Raiders were nearly that.
Call me another name, MR — everybody in here (EVERYBODY) knows you’ve got nothing useful to add, so the names will have to do.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
About the WR analysis,
Our Starters will be Walker and Schilens with JLH in the slot.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:53 pm
504, I honestly think Art Shell is a better coach than Tom Cable.
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Wow, I didnt think you’d prove me right so soon
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Speaking of bigots, Al Davis is noted as not liking smart black players. Ask Tim Brown.
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That’s why Timmy B lobbies publicly for a position at Raiders HQ right… Numbskull.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
BSPN is reporting that Michael Vick, will be reinstated after serving a four game suspension.
Let the circus begin.
Just say, “no thannks” Al.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Really! NO VICK!
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
504, I honestly think Art Shell is a better coach than Tom Cable
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MR. Honest. Think.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Vick is coming to the Bay, but to play for the 49ers. He could start for them right now.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I forgot the Shell regime!
I was sick to my stomach every time I heard an addition to that staff… Was NEVER on the Shell band-wagon.
I’d bet if the Raiders were 10-6 last season, MR would NOT be here saying good things about them. He’s be on the Broncos site bashing thier fans optimism.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
504 — If Walker’s healthy, it would be (more) difficult for either DHB or Murphy to start. Each of those guys could end up with as many catches as Javon this year, even if he’s the starter…but if Javon is anything like the excellent WR he WAS, neither of the young guys are likely to have half the catches he gets (and his QB will have a good-to-great year!).
What if Javon IS healthy, and the young guys beat him anyway? That would be dream-come-true stuff. For everybody except Javon, that is.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
http://www.profootballtalk.com.nbcsports.com2009/07/23report-vick-to-be-suspended-four-games/
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
HD37,
If Walker is healthy, look for DHB to supplant Shilens by week 6. Javon would become the go to guy like Michael Irvin and DHB would be the Alvin Harper from the 90s Cowboys. I think JLH is best suited for the slot receiver postion only. He’s too small to be on the outside IMO.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
cr@p. Sorry about that. You guys can find it.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
The only reason trolls/MR-types go to the Broncos’ and other sites is to stir the pot…with hopes to entice other BS artists back to this site so they have some confederates to help spread his manure.
What MR finds out, though, is that they think he’s as unreasonable and ill-prepared for discussion as anybody else they have on their sites.
The only thing in common they have, is a hatred for the Raiders and/or for Al Davis. After they realize he’s got nothing else to offer, he’s just another un-respected turncoat (as if he ever wore a Raiders coat to start with).
Not even respected by arch-rival teams’ fans. Now, that’s a legacy all haters should strive to match!
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Mr’s parents must have come home from work…. Bummer.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:22 pm
AZ Raider, I see you’re still shilling for Art Norv Cable, or whatever his name is. After the season’s over, and Al scapegoats him, you’ll be saying the same things about him that I am. That’s all I’m saying.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:23 pm
With training camp and a four week suspension, Vick would know the offense better than Alex Smith when Goodell takes the cuffs off. 49ers fans, say hello to your new QB.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Hayez, i’ve never been to a Broncos site, ever. You get your ideas about me from the same part of your brain where you get your ideas about Al still being a good gm. That part of the brain that day dreams, makes things up, you know, the part you use 100% of the time.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
If Cable fails, I will bash him for it. If Russell flops and cant deliver, I’ll bash him for it. If DHB is a bust, I’ll bash him for it. On and on, but what i wont do is expect the worst. I’m a Raider fan and i wish every Raider the best.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
AZ Raider Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
“I’d bet if the Raiders were 10-6 last season, MR would NOT be here saying good things about them.”
……
If that were the case, at least you’d have a better comeback than insisting that Cable has potential. And you have no clue what people would be saying if the Raiders won, because it’s been so long you forgot what it’s like.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:29 pm
504 — Can’t disagree. Schilens must stay healthy to keep his job, IF DHB or Murphy is ready to play.
Methinks I’d be satisfied if DHB and Javon shared that “#1″ spot, with Murphy chasing Chaz, and JLH becoming a real threat from the slot…
…with Zach Miller leading a well-balanced receiving corps in receptions — somewhere in the 80+ range.
I don’t ask for much.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:29 pm
AZ, of course if Cable fails, you’ll bash him for it! That’s the routine. Shills like you talk up lousy coaches until Al cans them, then you guys act like you’re an authority on the idea that they’re bad. No, it’s us, the ones who called it from the start, who are the authorities. You’re a flip flopping team shill.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Don’t make me pull up some praising comments of past coaches from some of you regulars who are now saying the same things about Cable…
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Comment 78: Weak as any lame put down I’ve ever seen in here. I make more money than everyone in your house put together. You’re probably trailer trash, anyway. It’s usually guys like you going right to the “you live with your parents”, angle, because it’s only one notch below where you are. No, wait, that’s not true. Your parents live in your trailer.
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Just call it how I see it Mr. Your the one crying wolf. If your not a child troll, stop acting as such brother, damn… I feel like a school yard supervisor when your in here.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Feel free MR… I’ll be waiting for those like I’m still waiting for Dude’s “scouting report” LOL.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Good one, MR. You’re really making gains in here today.
Running the highest-paid Lemonade Stand in your own trailer park doesn’t qualify as a career, big man.
Oh, wait…I guess that is a step-up from just being the #1 lemon-squeezer in the park. Congrats on your promotion!
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
AZ Raider, the reason why idiots like you are always insisting people live with their parents is because your condition is only one notch above that, like a trailer park, or crappy ass run down apartment. I live in a house. I make more money than your whole family. So give it up.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
HayesDaze, running a lemonade stand is a more honorable career than any position with the Oakland Raiders’. Higher paying, too.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:39 pm
MR has bored me once again…it’s not even (too much) fun to bash him when he’s this easy. Not even a challenge.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Ok whats your routine Mr? Bash everything Raiders until they win? What happens when the wins come and you were in here bashing? Will your name change? Will you admit you were wrong. You don’t sound like that kind of guy…
What can Al Davis do for YOU “MaddenRaider” to help the Kool-aide taste better? Who should he have hired for HC? Who should he have drafted the last 3 years? Please tell me what the great MaddenRaider would have done to save our beloved franchise?
I know “Fire Al Davis” Ok, and replace him with who? If Al Retired…. No, if the team was YOURS what genius idea’s do you have?
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I’m sure your not interested in a career with a salary so much lower than yours, but just imagine…. what would you do?
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
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July 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
AZ Raider, the reason why idiots like you are always insisting people live with their parents is because your condition is only one notch above that, like a trailer park, or crappy ass run down apartment. I live in a house. I make more money than your whole family. So give it up.
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I bet your Dad can beat up my Dad too huh…. Sniff, sniff
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
MR — With his AA in communications (now THERE is an oxymoron!)…and his $599 (minus the coupon) screenwriting course…
Yeah, MR…like you make more than $12 an hour. More likely…telemarketing is right where you are, and right where you’ll stay.
I’m on the No-Call List, by the way.
Nothing like putting all those communications “skills” of yours to work!
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:49 pm
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July 23rd, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I don’t know if my dad can beat up your dad, AZ Raider, but I’m pretty sure my dad is more educated and makes more money than your dad. That’s obvious, considering how dumb you are. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Hayez, you couldn’t ignore me if you tried, sweetheart. Also, I challenge to you name one position with the Oakland Raiders, from the sideline to the front office, that pays more than someone would make running a lemonade stand. Still waiting.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Hayez, telemarketers make far more than anyone working for the Raiders. Tell me, why is a Raider employee mocking other underpaid jobs? Al Davis is the single worst employer on the planet. Pays his employees dirt, micromanages them when he himself has no clue what he’s doing (the team’s results in the past 6 years are proof of that). The he hires a token female and black here and there to make himself seem like a civil rights crusader. Oakland Raiders are the single worst company on the planet to work for. They fail at just about everything. So it’s funny to see their employees mocking other lines of work. And, no, I’m not a telemarketer. Think about one more figure.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I don’t know if my dad can beat up your dad, AZ Raider, but I’m pretty sure my dad is more educated and makes more money than your dad. That’s obvious, considering how dumb you are. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Hayez, you couldn’t ignore me if you tried, sweetheart. Also, I challenge to you name one position with the Oakland Raiders, from the sideline to the front office, that pays more than someone would make running a lemonade stand. Still waiting.
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Wow, keep proving my point MR. I can feel my intellegence deteriorate as I converse with you LOL. So if I continue I might prove YOU right for once LOL. It’s 6:00 boys, I gotta get back to my trailer park before they close the gates on me, so I’ll talk with ya’ll tomorrow.
Oh, MR, don’t forget the posts on the old coaches and tell Dude I’m still waiting for the “scouting reports”
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Hayez, I told you to name one position with the Raiders, from the sideline to the front office, that pays more than a lemonade stand. You’re still ducking the question. Did you hear Davis pays Atkinson in drinks? That’s funny shyt. What a cheap skate, 3rd rate sports franchise.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Later, AZ. It must be your turn with the trailer park hose. Thank god. I can smell you from here.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I can’t wait for the preseason to see Atkinsons’ drunk ass on the sideline. He’s always gone by half time.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:05 pm
And who said I work for the Raiders? You? Hahaha. You have NO idea who I am, or where I am, for that matter. (It’s how I planned it, duh!)
MR — I manipulate you for sh#ts n’ grins all the time, and when I’m through with you, I’m satisfied you’re frustrated by getting nowhere. I’m sure you think about it at night, when you just can’t sleep without conjuring-up a little dose of hatred for tommorrow. Now, that’s just sick, dude.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
MR, I “stand” corrected (get it?!)…
Of course you can’t sleep at night! The third-shift at the telemarketing strip-mall starts at midnight! Lots of time to plan a new, old, lame line while chatting with the 9ers fan at the urinal.
Want to get smart(er), MR?? Try hanging out with a more-educated bunch! If you’re in here all the time…does it mean that’s what you’re doing?
It IS a great night to be a Raiders fan! Isn’t it?
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Hey man, you can’t knock shifts that run passed 5pm. I work 1pm-9pm for the Department of Defense…not all of use are telemarketers!
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
What happens at 420? He he he. Sup nation. Yo mr saw you talking bout the streets o sac the other day. Nice job. We r bout the same age
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:04 pm
free dirty and my ip
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Hayesdaze37,man,Good Job,Im not sure why you put up with some things said,if its me,I just HANG UP on mr/mrs,get tired of negative crap ALL the time cuz its a NEW year,lets see what the season brings,cant wait for Mon nite vs the dischargers,need I say,RAIDERS!!!!
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Mod,please free up 408RAIDER S,IP!Its that time of the year,training camp,pre season ,etc Let 408 jump in and post,just askin
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Tatum — I would never denegrate 3-shifters per se, especially the truly necessary people with jobs that can never shut-down.
I was only proving the point with the little one who calls himself MR most the time. And, for the most part, telemarketers didn’t deserve the stereotype I may have used while lumping in MR with them. I apologize to all telemarketers for putting that lump of bitterness in your water cooler.
Gil — It’s too easy to get the dude worked up. Waaaay too easy. Can’t resist sometimes, ya dig.
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
MR, you are so effing stupid…For the umpteenth time, Al was the first to hire an African-American as head coach, league executive, AFL official, not to mention the first to hire a hispanic coach. Plus, the only person that has more power than Al in the organization is Amy. These are anything but ‘token’ hires…You’re so desperate to trash Al for anything you’ll even go after his impact in the sports world on racial equality. The only person that comes close to Al in the sports world in terms of promoting equality is Branch Rickey, and I’d say you can make an argument that Al surpassed Mr. Rickey.
It must really eat at you that Al has accomplished so much in his life in terms of success, race relations, friendships, etc., whereas you have nothing to do with your life except rip on Raider fans all day.
I don’t think you have any room to rip on someone’s lack of education which you’re cleary lacking.
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I hear Cable also installing the Wing-T and having Lechler practice drop kicks.
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
And Jano will wear George Blanda’s old helmet…
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I read a couple of posts from people wanting to get ride of Justin Fargus.
O.K., this is what I have to say about Fargus:
That dude is bar-none, THE toughest S.O.B. that’s played in the NFL, on the offensive side of the ball, over the past decade.
He is by far my favorite Raider. He defines what a Raider is all about.
1. He has no respect for his body or well-being.
2. He goes balls-out on every single play.
3. Anything he lacks in talent, he more than makes up for in shear heart.
The dude is a real-life Rocky Balboa. Give me 22 Justin Fargus’s and I’ll win a Championship every year.
(No, I’m not Fargus’ family member. I swear!)
I just love guys that play their hearts out. Raider fans should be proud to have a guy like that on our roster.
And if you really look at teams like NE, they’re made of guys who really care.
Justin Fargus should hands-down be our starting tailback. I love our other 2 backs, but, their hearts combined don’t add up to the human Kamakaze we have in Fargus.
Go Raiders Baby!!! I can’t wait!
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Rocky Balboa!
LMAO
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:48 pm
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July 23rd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
The Raiders & Al Davis are masters of the absurd and media magnets in the off season.
Once the 2009 season begins on Sept. 14th the Chargers will beat the hell out of the Raiders for the umpteenth time in a row.
Take it to the bank.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
I like the talent on this team and will be the first to admit it if we can’t win with them. Not at all saying that we have prbwlers at every position.
Just saying we have quality starters at most positions which is what you need to compete. It’s funny how most of our players culdn’t start for any other team until they do.
COW saying the most of our players couldn’t start for over 50% of the league is an assumption all his own. Truth be told he doesn’t have a freakin’ clue if they could or not. It’s just constant bashing by someone who undervalues the talent on this team and because a players on another team he MUST be better just on that premise alone. Who could even prove if that claim is true.
COW for once talk sense instead of this crap that can’t be proven by anyone let alone yourself. Tell us who YOU think will perform and who wont and why and then we have something that can be studied and quantified. Rather than this ‘I’m above it all crap’.
You make a statement about our passing game not throwing the ball deep every down harkening back to the days of Lamonica. Russell and Lamonica were very different players. That was Lamonica and no one did t
what he did. Blanda would come in for Lamonica and run the offense with much more efficiency because he would use the backs and TE’s more. Lamonica was damn near crazy.
Nobody even wants to see that crap again, I want to see well thought out balanced passing which utilizes the backs the TE’s and the WR’s to force the defense into bad decisions and then take advantage. Lamonica would just heave the ball downfield until it worked. Blanda played QB and so did Stabler. Lamonica threw tons of int’s and at times frustrated fans with his inconsistency.
Russell needs to play the game smart and give the offense a chance to be consistent and at times explosive in the mold of Namath or Elway or Marino. As for the rest of the unproven slobs that couldn’t start for anyone else, well they’ll just have to do.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
how much is it worth at the bank ?
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Raiders players that can start else where:
Offense: JR
DMC
BUSH
OO/ L Neal
Gallery
Satele
Cooper
Barnes
Miller
Defense:
Nnamdi
CJ
Kirk
TH
Burgess
Ellis
TK
Not bad!!
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Nnamdi and Lechler are PBs, but here are a few more that can PBs else where:
Miller
Gallery
TH
Kirk
Burgess
JLH as a punt returner
And Maybe DMC & Bush
We have talent, but not enough to make a SB run. We may still need some help on both lines.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Raider O, sometimes COW gets his nose in the air as if he is some GM capable of putting together a team that can win SB. Yet he’s sitting on this blog second guessing everything those who are actually capable of doing those things. He’s smells himself just s little too strong.
Your list IMO is just as good as any, who the hell knows until they go to another team and fit in thir system. Last year everyone in here practically said Jake Grove was a bum and could start anywhere else then Parcells picks him up and gives him a big contract. Now all of a sudden Sam Satele is a bum. It’s just crazy.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
They said Grove couldn’t start anywhere else.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
For us to compete and go deep in the POs, we need a OLineman, Base End, and a DT.
-We have 4 speed rushers, so we need a base end if Jay doesn’t play well this year.
-Warren, TK, and Sands are not enough. We need one more DT.
-even if Mario, Barnes, and Satele do well, we still need to add depth.
-KEEP OUR COACHING STAFF for more than 1 season.
After that, we will make a SB run. IMHO
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
BHP,
It’s good to have opinions, but people shouldn’t state them as facts.
Who cares if they start for another team or not. Collins started for us and the Titans. We had better WRs than they do now, did he take us to the POs??!!
Moss was on our team, did he take us to the POs?? Did he help the Pats go to another SB?!?
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
To say that CJ couldn’t start for over 50% of league is crazy. I definitely think MBush could start anywhere except a couple of teams. Another thing if Russell hit the open market most in here would be shcked at the interest to start for another franchise.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:46 pm
What if DMC played for the Titans last year, and C Johnson played for us? Would have they had the same stats?
Are you having fun BHP, we can play the game too bro. You should try it! lol
What if JR played for the Ravens and Falcons, and Matt R or Joe F played for us??
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:51 pm
BHP,
I wanted to ask you about CJ. Why now?? Why at age 29?
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Raider O,
Shaunessey has a chance to be a decent base end if he is healthy, he played the open end in college but he was dominant when healthy in a very physical conference. He plays the run very well as well as come off the egde. He went in the 3rd due to injury he has size potential and is capable of getting up to 280 no prob. Everyne is overlooking this kid but he may turn out to be quite good.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
He was in the NFL for 4 years and played for the Rams and Packers, and both teams needed DB help. I don’t get it! He was with us last year too.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
BHP,
I forgot about Matt!! What’s he at now? 260?
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:06 pm
BHP,
At the combine, They had him listed at 6′5 266.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:07 pm
10- 15 more pounds. EASY!!
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:17 pm
[...] Raiders have broken down some of the details on their training camp. The following comes from the Contra Costa Times: The Raiders released the times of their practices through the first weekend of training camp in [...]
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Raider O, sorry I didn’t see your question. But it as simple as him developing slower. Sometimes players lack confidence early or lack proper technigue Chrise just may not have come from a program that taught proper technigue. I’m not sure as to his career but I do know that when I saw him 3 years ago he was still raw but very competitive. Then he gets enough reps in practice and here you have it. A system that fits his style. This is not unusual, many inhere talk about scolarship players not understanding what’s involved in develping players. Not every player developes at the same pace. As an organization you must understand who fits what you like to do and if they are putting the work in to get better.
This is players on scholarship idea is really the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard but everyone says because they just don’t understand this league. You need players that understand your system they may not be huge contributers but they provide depth. In a pinch they can play and these idiots call them scholarship players I guess that’s supposed to mean they have no value. Well no player makes an NFL roster unless he brings something to the table.
But most just don’t understand how cmpetitive this league is. There are literally thousands of talented players walking the streets because they can’t make rosters. When ever I read that crap I just consider the source.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Matt’s about 272, should get to 280 in a few years.
Raider O, I type very slow man you’re way to fast for me.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:38 pm
It’s getting Late, so we can continue later if you dont mind.
good night sir,
Later Nation.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:39 pm
BTW I’m hoping T Scott can get up to say 260 that kid has star potential.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Not a prob Raider O
Adios!!
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:42 pm
137 That made sense.
I can’t keep my eyes open. lol
I enjoyed reading your posts as always, and thank you for your time.
July 24th, 2009 at 12:44 am
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July 24th, 2009 at 5:56 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, ANYBODY AWAKE ?
July 24th, 2009 at 6:16 am
ROCKSTAR,HWNDR,4EVA,NOMOREFARGAS,OAKLIFER,L M N ,SOMEBODY-ANYBODY..FINALY,SLUMPING FOWARD ON HIS KEYBOARD,THE LAST MAN ALIVE HAS ACCEPTED HIS FATE,THE HUMAN-RACE IS NO MORE….
July 24th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Good morning nation!!!!!!
RISE AND GRIND!!!!!! Old school LOL I wonder if that was a cabel quote or creative reporting on Jerry’s behalf either way I like the sound of that!!!!
This one was one my fav post from yesterday!!!!
Dakota Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Jhill, you don’t remember my love affair with Ron Brace this year or Red Bryant in the 2008 draft? I’ve been begging for DT help for years….Sands and that other guy need replacing soon, like before the fuking season!
LOL Dakota you a funny Mfer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 24th, 2009 at 6:22 am
DLF!!!!!!
I made it!!!
Its a late friday for me!!!! LOL I was about hour late this morning!!
Cant wait to see a few of these youngins in action Murphy and Mike M. are the most intriging for me I wanna hear about MM getting in trouble for blowing up Watkins over the middle on a slant!!!! Then helping him up!!!
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!!!!!
July 24th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Now that Michael Vick is going to be allowed to play…hello, Raiders?
July 24th, 2009 at 6:28 am
GOOD DAY OAKLIFER, U GOT MAN, BIG PLAY’S ON OFFENSE, AND KNOCKEN SOME U-KNOW-WHAT’S IN THE DIRT ON DEFENSE. NEXT WEEK GET’S IT ALL STARTED.
July 24th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Up and ready to talk football! We have a few more days nation! Though im still mad about the madden 10 ratings for the raiders
July 24th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Now that Michael Vick is going to be allowed to play…hello, Raiders?
Is this the joke of the day???? First of all we are full of fast athletes all over the field and have a stable of quaterbacks he wouldnt even be of service!!1 And Oakland isnt a place for a G from the dirty south that fights dogs and smoke Ganj…..trust me its a dark circle down here in the East O!!! Plus do we really want him telling prison war stories in the locker room Garcia (according to Owens) Might kinda like that a bit!!! Either way this guy Should be able to play again he did his time however I would pass on bringin him to the O he isnt who I want Jamarcus learnig from….another G from the South it could be a bad combo!!!
Could you imagine the siging bonus Party???
J. Walker: Hey mike heard you just inked lets do it BIG!
Vick: Yeah !! Hey Javon you know any dope spots in Vegas???
Walker: Ohh He!! yes bro I own that city!!!
Vick: Cool I just wanna errr…well place a couple of bets I got a “buddy” fighting down there this weekend!!
Walker should be cool lets see if Mcfaden and Jammy wanna come wit us!!!
Vick: yup, then I can start mentoring him right away!!
hmmmmm….Sounds Scary to me!!!!
FREE MIKE VICK!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Minnesota……..
July 24th, 2009 at 6:35 am
I like cables mentality that’s one thing the raiders need is mental toughness, cable pulling no punches im on board!
July 24th, 2009 at 6:37 am
SOME TEAM IS GOING TO GET ONE HELL OF AN ATHLETE WITH SOMETHING TO PROVE IMO,SOME WHAT CHEAP IN VICK, IS IT WORTH THE RISK. WHO KNOWS 4 SURE..
July 24th, 2009 at 6:40 am
one question…
who’s gonna stop the run???
July 24th, 2009 at 6:42 am
What’s up I think anyone only likes cable because kiffin was throwing in the towel and anybody would have been bette. He must have had the biggest smirk on his face when he called for that 75 yrd fg it was like he was daring al. Can’t believe this numnuts when to the same college as me and then UT hires him screw that jerk.
Of course I hold against cable when I heard he was a celts fan!
July 24th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Yeah im pulling for Vick all these self righteous people let it go he served his time let the man move forward with his life
July 24th, 2009 at 6:47 am
No vick lover but other than Jruss I’ll take Vick over the other guys garcia is washed up, Walters is a never was what people are hoping for frrom charlie frye? I’ve heard a lot of buzz on southwick so i’ll give him a chance but those other guys no way.
July 24th, 2009 at 6:52 am
a lot of buzz on southwick!!!!!
Thats no Buzz my friend thats Bo’s Nephew!!! LOL
Vick should be able to play IMHO……I just think he would be better served somewhere he can at least get on the field….unless he says he will play WR and he can catch I dnt see him doing anything in Oakland…
July 24th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Florida Pete Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 6:40 am
one question…
who’s gonna stop the run???
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Tom Cable believes in Kelly/Warren/Sands/Boschetti/Morrison to get the job done.
Have to give them the benefit of the doubt. I am looking forward to what John Marshall has in mind.
The coaches say they have the players they need to accomplish everything they want to on defense. Better technique, focus on fundamentals and discipline.
I will defer to the coaches on this one.
Top 5 pass defense – Nnamdi & C.J with more pass rush
Top 15 run defense – They have the pieces in place now.
July 24th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Id take a chance on him as well dump walter
July 24th, 2009 at 7:07 am
SnB,
Why do you keep using the phrase ” the coaches beleive in them” to bolster your argument for the personell on this club? Its a joke in more than one way.
1) How do you know theyre happy with the players they have? You REALLY think the coaches would say a negative word about ANYTHING Raider? If you do I gots a bride to sell you.
2) Do you honestly beleive Tom Freakn Cable had one iota of input into personell decisions? No way your that naive.
3) Did you say the same thing last season? LOL!
July 24th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Watched comcast sports bay area such homers for the niners they actually said hill is a great qb and the winers would have a amazing pass attack? Yeah that’s why the winers haven’t won shizz since they cheated the salary cap to get deion and then rice and young don’t let him hold the lomabardi god I hate the winers.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Dude,
The Raiders have been waxing poetic about the incompetence of Rob Ryan. Rarely have I ever seen an organization throw a former coach under the proverbial bus. The players are all talking about the focus on fundamentals, discipline and simplification of the defense.
Would Cable and Marshall want to get fired on purpose by claiming they have the players to be a great defense only to be a bottom-5 defense.
I don’t think John Marshall, Dwayne Board and the LB coach would have taken the job.
The Raiders paid those guys a lot of money so why shouldn’t we expect a top tier defense.
I’ll let training camp sort it out
July 24th, 2009 at 7:18 am
I also had my opinions on what needed to change during the offseason. Now camp is starting. Let’s just see how it all sorts out.
If the Raiders are as bad as you claim…..then you will have more opportunity to say “You told us so”
I prefer to look forward with a little bit of optimism.
Its only a sport….recreation…..a hobby
July 24th, 2009 at 7:21 am
TALENT WIN’S, SCRUB’S LOOSE, COACHES COME AND GO.NOTHNG EART SHATTERING HERE..
July 24th, 2009 at 7:21 am
THAT WOULD BE EARTH SHATTERING..
July 24th, 2009 at 7:27 am
The players say the same sheet every year. WTF? Are you insane? Rob Ryan barked every year how bad ass the “D” was gonna be. Coaches on EVERY team in the league talk up their players in June and July. Marshall and the rest of his crew were out of work, THATS why they took the job. You really think they sat down, looked at the Raiders situation and thought to themselves ” Hell yeah, thats something I want to be a part of.” LOL! More like “Damn, I have a family too support, oh well, the checks wont bounce.” Bro, you usually are pretty level headed, you have gone straight loco on this one.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:28 am
24 Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Dakota – Also…I don’t remember him blitzing alot btw.
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24, our LBers had 15.5 sacks that season…I think we blitzed. Compare that to the 2 sacks our LBers had last season.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:30 am
LOL!!! Raider fan accusing some one of being a “homer”. Now THATS some funny sheet.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Dude,
Season is about to start and there is a clean slate. We all know the weaknesses on the team.
I believe the off-season is for critiquing the roster moves…but now that training camp is about to start…let’s just observe what happens and what comes out of the camp and make a judgement on the team’s chances prior to the season.
maybe Russell goes lights out…maybe he does a big face plant….its a new season and the team wasn’t as bad as the Lions….Let’s just wait and see how things shake out.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:41 am
I dont need to wait, I have years of evidence that tells me how things are gonna shake out on D. The offense is up in the air at this point, although I am not hopeful based on the OL and WRs. The D however will will go something like this: Will get gauged by the run, the safeties will will be piss poor again, teams wont throw at 21, Chris Johnson and Routte will get picked on every game, and when teams NEED to throw they will. Nothing will change on D just because there are different puppets in the show. The same “Gipetto” is pulling the strings.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Players I have great confidence in to perform well in their jobs in 2009:
Nnamdi
Lechler
Condo
Neal
Players that are on the fence:
Gallery
Cooper
Morrison
Howard
JLH
Players I do not have great confidence in to perform well in their jobs in 2009:
The rest of them
6-10 unless everythig goes right….then 9-7 maybe
July 24th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Justin Fargas actually posted a comment on our blog!! He even misspelled his plast name to try and be coy!!!
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Silver-n-Smac Says:
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I read a couple of posts from people wanting to get ride of Justin Fargus.
O.K., this is what I have to say about Fargus:
That dude is bar-none, THE toughest S.O.B. that’s played in the NFL, on the offensive side of the ball, over the past decade.
He is by far my favorite Raider. He defines what a Raider is all about.
1. He has no respect for his body or well-being.
2. He goes balls-out on every single play.
3. Anything he lacks in talent, he more than makes up for in shear heart.
The dude is a real-life Rocky Balboa. Give me 22 Justin Fargus’s and I’ll win a Championship every year.
(No, I’m not Fargus’ family member. I swear!)
I just love guys that play their hearts out. Raider fans should be proud to have a guy like that on our roster.
And if you really look at teams like NE, they’re made of guys who really care.
Justin Fargus should hands-down be our starting tailback. I love our other 2 backs, but, their hearts combined don’t add up to the human Kamakaze we have in Fargus.
Go Raiders Baby!!! I can’t wait!
July 24th, 2009 at 8:05 am
People on here just want to annoint DMC and Bush as the starters, doesnt matter if either actually earns the job. Fargas will be the starter. Just like last year.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:08 am
LOL @ Condo!
July 24th, 2009 at 8:10 am
6-10 ????
Kwame Harris if off the roster …
Rob Ryan is gone …
Those 2 things alone have got to equal more than one win.
Uggghhh!
July 24th, 2009 at 8:14 am
The same “Gipetto” is pulling the strings.
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What exactly does that mean?
July 24th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Dakota, you don’t even put Jano on the fence?
July 24th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Bo, for safety concerns, I left the drunk kicker off the fence.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Dakota,
Stop pissing in the Cheerios, people are trying to enjoy their breakfast!
Good morning Nation.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
24, our LBers had 15.5 sacks that season…I think we blitzed. Compare that to the 2 sacks our LBers had last season.
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See, this is why I question your Gipetto cliche.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
I think we can count on this team to be in better shape, more physical and better coached than past versions.
Say what you want but Cable cleaned up a pretty big mess that was handed to him when he took over.
He has a clean slate and the players know what is expected.
Guys who do not perform are not going to get the reps. If Sands is still lumbering around out there he will be cut.
Way too much evidence from last year to suggest otherwise.
I think our biggest problem will once again be stopping the run against solid Olines.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Gipetto is the puppet master, Pinnochio. Al Davis is the puppetmaster…….
July 24th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Like Cable has any pull in regards to Sands or any other player moves. What exactly did cable do to clean up the mess? They still finished 5-11.
What year are you refering to on the LB thing??
July 24th, 2009 at 8:21 am
jhill Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
24, our LBers had 15.5 sacks that season…I think we blitzed. Compare that to the 2 sacks our LBers had last season.
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See, this is why I question your Gipetto cliche.
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“your” as in mine? Hey dipschit, I never said anything about Gipetto. Damn.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Damn Jhill, well, at least you are a Lakers fan, so I can’t get too pissed at ya.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I was actually talking about the DC.
That was Dakota’s post about the LBs, but I would guess it was under Breshnahan.
Point being, just like the offense, the defensive coaches can call the game as they see fit. Morrison and Howard publicly begged Ryan to blitz and attack more. The guy was in over his head, and it wasn’t a big surprise since he was learning on the job.
Gipetto is a bad cliche. You are talking about personell moves, and it is NO secret that Al is the GM.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Lakers I have great confidence in to perform well in their jobs in 2009-10:
Kobe
Gasol
Fisher
Phil/Jeanie
Lakers that are on the fence:
Artest
Odom (obviously)
Farmar
Walton
Brown
Coaches Rambis and Shaw
Lakers I do not have great confidence in to perform well in their jobs in 2009-10:
Sasha
Powell
Mbenga
Bynum
Morrison
Asian guy
Tex Winter (tragic)
60 wins unless everything goes right….then 70 maybe
July 24th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Hey, minimum wage is going up….great news for Charger fans!
July 24th, 2009 at 8:28 am
WTF is your problem this mng Dakota? I’ll let that comment slide. You’re obviously sleep deprived or something.
“Your” was not misused, so obviously I wasn’t talking to you.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:29 am
What did fargas do to win the starting job those amazing 1 td on a 1yrd run how about all those amazing catches he makes, fargas get payed a good salary enough of this like he is some undrafted nobody he was drafted higher than bush and guy went to Michigan and USC he is a mediocre back who can’t break long runs or catch the ball, if so hardworking you thing he would be spending his offseason working on his brick hands. BSJ should I change my name to NOMOREFARGUS
July 24th, 2009 at 8:35 am
jhill Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
24, our LBers had 15.5 sacks that season…I think we blitzed. Compare that to the 2 sacks our LBers had last season.
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See, this is why I question your Gipetto cliche.
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Jhill, you can’t be that dumb right? You post one of MY comments and then you use the word YOUR…and you really can’t see where that might make some readers of the comment think you were talking to me? Next time reference the person’s name the comment is directed towards.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Dude
There is not a head coach in the NFL that does not have to answer to a GM or an owner.
Zero. None.
I am amused by those who think that Mr Davis is the only involved owner in the NFL.
You guys do not know have the crap a guy like Andy Reid has to put up with Lurie. Take a look at all of the veteran losses the Eagles go through almost every year to avoid paying for performance.
Cable has been able to influence Mr Davis like no one since Gruden.
Where is RR?
Hall was cut in midseason.
We resigned Nam and Lechler.
Wilson was cut.
Too many positve moves in a relatively short time to think this is going to be the same Raider team as in the past.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Bo, where do the Laker Girls fit on your list???…I’d put them on the fence…if not just to get a better view…
July 24th, 2009 at 8:42 am
He got drafted higher than Bush?? Who gives a funk? Obviously he is doing what he needs to do to be the starter, he started for the last two years. His numbers in 07 were pretty damn good if you actually look at them instead of just dismissing the guy as a bum and annointing DMC and Bush as the next HOF running backs. Hell, he put up decent numbers last year despite being banged up most of the season. The lack of a passing threat and general anemic offense is more to blame on his low TD numbers. How any so called Raider fan could bash Justin Fargas is absolutely beyond me.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:47 am
There are roster moves made every year, with or without Tom Cables opinion being made. Your out your damn mind if you think Al Davis consults Cable about anything. Your right, all coaches answer to owner/GMs, difference is most if not all coaches have at least a bit of say about personell moves, Tom Cable has none. Rob Ryans contract ran out if I am not mistaken, its not like Cable fired the guy. What world are you living in where you think a guy like Tom Cable influences Al Davis on anything?
July 24th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Check that, he was fired.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Dude Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 8:42 am
The lack of a passing threat and general anemic offense is more to blame on his low TD numbers. How any so called Raider fan could bash Justin Fargas is absolutely beyond me.
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Really Dude? Then why did Michael Bush and McFadden combine for 7 rushing TDs last season playing with the same “lack of passing threat and general anemic offense”? As a matter of fact, Bush and McFadden had a combined 208 attempts and scored 7 TDs, whereas Fargas had 218 attempts and score ONE TD!
Furthermore, Fargas has had 698 CAREER ATTEMPTS and only 7 CAREER RUSHING TDs! McFadden and Bush matched that total in about half a season’s worth of carries.
Only a complete moron would believe Fargas should start over either Bush or McFadden.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Dude Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 7:07 am
SnB,
Why do you keep using the phrase ” the coaches beleive in them” to bolster your argument for the personell on this club? Its a joke in more than one way.
1) How do you know theyre happy with the players they have? You REALLY think the coaches would say a negative word about ANYTHING Raider? If you do I gots a bride to sell you.
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isn’t this illegal ???
July 24th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Seriously, you can have her. 25 bucks.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I guess I am that dumb Dakota, or maybe you are …
The person who I was talking to picked right up on it and we were going back and forth on it BEFORE you posted your comment. If you can’t comprehend, then that’s on you. What you should’ve just manned up and said was, Oh, my bad J, you weren’t talking to me?
If you’re just trying to be a dhick this mng, you need to tango with someone else. Wait for LMN or one of your other stooges to come on here. But I’m not going to sink into the “troll” style BS back and forth bickering with you young man!
You are the one who misunderstood, plain and simple. You’re gonna piss me off Dakota. I’m outta here. Y’all have a good one.
LMFAO!
July 24th, 2009 at 8:56 am
who the hell wants to start fargas over mcdaddy and bush ???
a closet charger fan… that’s who !!!
July 24th, 2009 at 8:57 am
So your using two guys against one. Ok, didnt know Fargas had to match two guys. Look at the goal line carries and then youll have your answer. How is it that Fargas had more yards than both of them? How is it that Bush couldnt get his ass off the bench all year untill BOTH Fargas and DMC were hurt? Hmm…interesting.
July 24th, 2009 at 8:58 am
wow…
it’s not even noon on the east coast and people are telling each other to “man up”…
i need some popcorn… this is gonna be a fun day…
July 24th, 2009 at 8:58 am
McDaddy???? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 24th, 2009 at 9:01 am
he’s got like, 13 kids…
damn!!!!
July 24th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Jhill, you even make excuses for yourself I see, lol. Sad dude. Next time, place names on your comment and you will be okay, it is that simple, simpleton.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Cubs I have great confidence in to perform well in their jobs in 2009:
***crickets***
Cubs that are on the fence:
***crickets***
Cubs I do not have great confidence in to perform well in their jobs in 2009:
All of them
62-100 unless everythig goes right….then 79-83 maybe
July 24th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I have great confidence in the Laker Girls’ ability to perform jobs…
just not on me
July 24th, 2009 at 9:06 am
cubs ???
July 24th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Dude,
Just because our moronic coach thinks Fargas should start and get more carries than Bush doesn’t mean it is right…he also started Harris over Henderson when everyone on the planet knew Harris was the worst LT in the NFL.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Goal line theory doesnt hold water. DMC and Bush combined for more but not enough to matter. Bush SHOULD be in on the GL. Fargas will start and get the most carries. DMC will play the most and get the most touches. Bush will be the short yardage guy. Gar ron teed.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:06 am
at a minimum, we should be talking about professional sports here…
July 24th, 2009 at 9:08 am
This is Fun!!!
I’m enjoying the show.
Pete,
May I have some popcorn pls? lol
July 24th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Whos the coach this year? Oh, the same moronic coach as last year who gave the ball to Fargas. Yeah, thats right. Oh, and I never said “should”, I said “will”.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Hey, that wasn’t very nice Pete! Leave those Cubbies alone! That is like picking on homeless people….
Where have you been lately anyhow? We miss your witticisms….
July 24th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Flip! Flip! Flip!
Flop! Flop! Flop!
July 24th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Please Dude, you can’t write up a glowing Fargas comment like 195 and then claim you are not bobbing on his knob.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:16 am
RR,
Where you at Bro? We need some Raiders Articles.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Dude Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Whos the coach this year? Oh, the same moronic coach as last year who gave the ball to Fargas.
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Kiffin?
Last year both Bush and McFad were learning the system, and McFad was dinged up. It made sense to bring them along at a measured pace.
This year, is all are healthy I do not see the need to depend on the vet. Fargas should get no more than 30% of the total carries, and rarely if ever on 3rd down, in the red zone, in the wildcat, or on screens.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Dude Says:
July 24th, 2009 at 8:42 am
He got drafted higher than Bush?? Who gives a funk? (knob bob) Obviously he is doing what he needs to do to be the starter (knob bob), he started for the last two years. His numbers in 07 were pretty damn good (knob bob) if you actually look at them instead of just dismissing the guy as a bum and annointing DMC and Bush as the next HOF running backs. (knob bob) Hell, he put up decent numbers last year despite being banged up most of the season. (knob bob) The lack of a passing threat and general anemic offense is more to blame on his low TD numbers. (knob bob) How any so called Raider fan could bash Justin Fargas is absolutely beyond me. (knob bob)
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How many was that? I lost count at 6 Dude knob bobs on Fargas.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:20 am
LOL…
Moring O,
Got your boots on enjoying the show I see
July 24th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I like him. Hes a good, not great, back. Like I said DMC should/will get the most touches, but Fargas is going to get the most carries. All three guys have to play a role this year considering they all are prone to injury. Keep following the crowd and singing the “Fargas sux” song, its not like you have any of your own ideas anyways.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Bo….I am sure you meant Fargas should get no more than 3% of the total carries. I know you want the Raiders to win so I know you didn’t mean to type 30%….right?
lol
July 24th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Bodumbass,
Bush got more carries when Kiffin was coaching. Nice try though.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Dakota,
I dont know many great backs who when healthy dont even get in the damn game, but hey thats just me, I am crazy like that.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:24 am
AZ,
I love Mornings!
you know!!
Relax and enjoy, the show has started.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:25 am
new post
July 24th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Dude
Mr Davis has admitted his mistakes in hiring coaches as well as the poor performnce of the team over the last six years.
You have been exposed to too much Bay Area venom if you do not think Cable had input in making the changes that were made last year.
You probably think that signing Walker and Hall and Wilson and trading Moss were done without any input from Kiffin.
You think Gannon was brought in without Gruden’s input?
I am tired of giving out examples.
Mr Davis has always used input from his coaches and scouts. Mr Davis also has the final say just like any other NFL team.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Bodumbass? Is that as good as it gets from you?
And Kiffin was the coach who proclaimed Fargas the starter. By the time Cable took over, McFad was dinged and Bush had pouted about a FB role.
July 24th, 2009 at 10:02 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
“Justin Fargas actually posted a comment on our blog!! He even misspelled his plast name to try and be coy!!!”
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O.K. dude, so I misspelled his name. Why don’t you grow up instead of being a total dumb-ass?
You people who keep throwing out all of McFadden’s & Bush’s “sexy” TD stats are so typical of so many Raider fans these days.
You’re the same people that couldn’t wait until Gannon got hurt so that Kerry Collins would start for us. I remember all of you people, going on and on about Collins “Big Arm”. Yeah, that took us real far, didn’t it? Why don’t you people realize, after 6 years of complete futility, that it’s time for a Raider team to actually resemble a TEAM, as opposed to a collection of stat-collecting stars?
As I said before, give me 22 guys who give it all up on every play and I’ll take those guys over 22 “stars” every day of the week.
If you knew anything about the running game, it’s all about toughness and bruising the opponent’s will in the 4th quarter. And if you actually paid any attention to opposing players in the 4th quarter, you would know that they hated Fargas because the dude is still coming at them 100 mph.
Coaches and O-Lineman love Fargus. Gallery & Groves raved about that guy last year and said “that’s the kind of guy you want to go to war with on Sundays”
I don’t give a crap how many TD’s he does or does not get. The bottom line is that the 3 backs are collectively getting the job done. Fargas gets the tough yards for us.
Go ask the Steelers how that type of attack as defined their franchise over the past 35 years.
Yeah dude. . . . . .I’m Justin FargUs.. . . . .
Whatever.
July 24th, 2009 at 10:09 am
LOL……
Hey its Duder/mr/bobby/trollolammmammma!!!!
Hey duder whats the haps on the craps!!!
you think we will win 4 games this year???
July 24th, 2009 at 11:09 am
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July 27th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Dear Jamarcus Russell,
In a year where all the TV analysts are saying this is your make or break season I disagree. Typically the rule is 3 years before the “bust” tag can be applied and your first year didn’t count because of the hold-out. That contract is done, feed and house your family well and give us fan-family what we deserve; A Super Bowl!! Not this year, no pressure but in time? Yes, I believe in you.
So as a big fan of yours and an active member of the Raider Nation I have to ask you: ARE YOU READY? Are you ready to quiet the critics? Are you ready to handle the media? And most important are you ready to be the LEADER of the Oakland Raiders for the next 15 seasons? In the huddle, in the locker room, off and on the field, down by 7 with 1:32 in the 4th? ARE YOU READY?
Your skill is a gift, a god-given gift that was given to you for the purpose of winning and entertaining. And you ARE a RAIDER, so let’s do this huh? I don’t know yet if they gave you that right tools to be a true passer with DHB. Khalif Barnes etc..but only time will tell. And Garcia? They just put him there to light your fire. That’s all. You are the starter for now, but listen to Jeff because he has been around the block a few times seeing that he is 39 years old and all. But also know this, you are 24 years old right? You have your whole life ahead of you, don’t you want to go to the hall of fame some day? I think it’s possible but you need to apply yourself as a leader NOW! That’s where it starts.
While critics say what they say about you, they rarely mention the positive. Never have a seen you blame your WR’s or your O-line men, or slag off your team mates in the media (think Ryan Leaf), You seem to be accountable on the field. Never mind the big arm, that’s just something you already have. You were born to do this.
This season understand this; our defense against ranks worst against the run, and this will not allow you much time to even be on the field as teams will again know to simply eat up the clock on the Raiders by running the ball over and over. This was not addressed in the off season. The schedule is also VERY difficult. This means that 2-6 by mid-season is very possible. But it won’t be your fault necessarily , the organization is to blame for not putting the right people in place. Garcia will come in, he’ll win a couple games and the analysts will go crazy. Warren Sapp will be beaming with arrogance (even though he praised you a few months ago, what’s wrong with that dude?), and people will say “I told you so” BUT they will be wrong. I know there is greatness in you, I know you are pro-bowl material, and I know you can take US to the Super Bowl.
So go into this season as the leader of the Oakland Raiders, hold your head up high, get the team to play for you and gather around you and respect you as a LEADER!!
-A true fan
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