Report: DHB agrees to terms
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, July 30th, 2009 at 7:02 am in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders have reportedly come to terms with top pick Darrius Heyward-Bey, according to former NFL Network and current ESPN-to-be correspondent Adam Schefter via Profootballtalk.com
It remains to be seen whether the deal will be finalized before this morning’s practice. Check my Twitter account for an update on the field to see if Heyward-Bey takes the field.
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July 30th, 2009 at 7:05 am
1ST
July 30th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Yeeeeehoooo lets go baby 2nd!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:07 am
JerrymcdAdam Schefter reporting Raiders and DHB will agree to terms. In time for this morning’s practice? I’ll check in from the field in Napa later
Jerry’s on top of it!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Again who is this southwick guy is this a joke or something? Yvonne your out buddy with your pound cake knees, what a waste
July 30th, 2009 at 7:10 am
I’m not surprised Walker & Gallery will start on the PUP list, but I am surprised that Oren O’Neal isn’t joining them. With Lorenzo Neal & Luke Lawton at FB we’re pretty solid there. I’d shelf him as a precaution, like we did with Michael Bush in 2007
July 30th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Now get out there and prove the haters wrong!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:11 am
I guess shanrat was right about yvonne and his knees…..should’ve listened
July 30th, 2009 at 7:12 am
DBW: Danny Southwick is a football player. Larry King married his mom. He’s very talented. please get educated before coming on here and shouting nonsense about a future star in the NFL …
July 30th, 2009 at 7:14 am
good morning Exla, Holla …
it’s a great day, isn’t it?
Heyward-Bey is in the fold before camp opens this morning!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Danny Soutwick
In the Thunderbirds’ West Coast offense, Southwick threw for 3,200 yards and just under 30 touchdowns and received letters and scholarship offers from over 60 programs from major conferences.
So he selected the Cougars coming directly out of high school.
However, he did not enroll until after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This is where the plans change.
A couple of weeks after enrolling in Corvallis, Ore. Coach Erickson left for the NFL and left Southwick with another hiccup in his plan.
“I was impatient, and decided to transfer to Dixie State,” Southwick said.
The move was sudden and close to the season opener for Dixie.
While with the Rebels, Southwick threw for over 2,000 yards and led the team to the Junior College National Championship game and back-to-back top-five finishes.
“When he was hot, he was as good as anyone I’ve ever coached,” said former Dixie State coach Greg Crowshaw. “Even here, he had all the abilities to get it done. We knew he was a special player.”
His last year of college football was spent at Occidental, an NCAA Division III school located in southern California.
When it’s all said and done, Southwick competed at every level of College Football other than the NAIA
“Everywhere I went, I learned a lot from the coaching staffs and my teammates,” Southwick said of his travels. “It gave me the opportunity to mature as a player and person.”
Upon completion of his senior year at Occidental, Southwick began working with quarterback guru Steve Clarkson, who has worked with the likes of Ben Rothlisberger, Matt Leinart, and J.P. Losman, and trained at Athletes Performance – an institute focused on prepping college players for pro combines.
Ohhh and we think he might be BSJ’s nephew!!!
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:16 am
With DMB and Murphy signed, Schilens and JLH already safe and Walker on the PUP list – that presents a big opportunity for one of Holland, Franklin or Watkins to grab the 5th spot. Mind you, none of those three really inspire and Bayes and Miller are just (very, very, very short) ball boys.
We surely can find another decent WR in the next few weeks – preferably one big enough to help in the red zone?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:16 am
“hes on a mission and its all part of the plan”
He performed so well that during his workout with Collie, one scout stopped the drills just to find out what his name was.
“I knew all I needed was a chance, and I am just grateful to have had that opportunity,” Southwick said.
From there Southwick first received a tryout with the Carolina Panthers in mid-April. Two days later, the Oakland Raiders had him on a plane headed for the Bay Area to meet with front office personnel and workout with quarterbacks coach Paul Hackett.
The Raiders must have seen something they liked, because Southwick was invited back for a mini-camp.
“To be here, from where I have been is a great opportunity. The Raiders have been great, and coach Cable and the staff here are building something really special, I am just grateful to have the chance to contribute anyway I can.” Southwick said from Oakland Friday night. “It has been a long road, a lot of hard work, but to have the chance to compete with guys at the highest level in the world is an honor.”
No matter how long the road has been, for Southwick it was all just part of the plan.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Buenos Dias Rockstar,
Yes it is a great day…Now if I can get through the next 13…LOL
July 30th, 2009 at 7:17 am
We surely can find another decent WR in the next few weeks – preferably one big enough to help in the red zone?
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FREE PLAXICO!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Where have I shouted nonsense about southwick??? Read b4 u post
July 30th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Morning RaiderRockstar and all!
From Wiki in regards to Danny Southwick
Career highlights and awards:
No notable achievements
LMFAO
July 30th, 2009 at 7:21 am
OK, DHB signed. Any word on Mike Mitchell?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Does putting Walker on the PUP free the roster spot for DHB further putting the screws to Walter? Does PUP count against the roster?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Hwnrdr,
Mitchell was traded yesterday…
July 30th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Mitchell signed a few days ago leaving only DHB unsigned. All would be accounted for if DHB has signed.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Way to go Big Al…get your project in on time to see if he is a player.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Pup counts against the roster.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Not sure about Danny ‘the second coming’ Southwick but, Frye and Gradkowski are mediocre at best. Wouldn’t it have been a better idea to have found a talented rookie QB and let them learn from Garcia?
I thought Sam Keller was a decent prospect – and now he’s working in a bar somewhere. What about Drew Willy or Graham Harrell?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:25 am
LOL @ WIki anybody can post anything on there….. here are some links!!!!
http://www.dannysouthwick.com/
http://www.dannysouthwick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=32
July 30th, 2009 at 7:29 am
dmcfadden20~
Lookin forward to tha first day of 2adays let’s get it
17 minutes ago from web
July 30th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Yeah I would pick up graham harrell b4 southwick hehehehe
July 30th, 2009 at 7:31 am
DHB’s deal is reportedly 6 years, $62 million with a $32.5 million dollar signing bonus and $55 million guaranteed over the life of the contract.
It is a 42% increase over last year’s #7 pick and it rivals this years #1 pick Matt Stafford’s contract (6 years, $72 million)
July 30th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Scottish Raider Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Real shame about Andrew Walter. I thought he was the real deal. Guess he never recovered from 2006 – not his fault that we had an Oline that forgot it was supposed to keep their QB upright.
Walter still holds many PAC10 records – he beat Elway in touchdowns. So sad that we couldn’t translate that talent to the NFL. Perhaps he will fly somewhere else?
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The A.Walter experiment was a textbook case on how not to develop a QB. The Raiders haven’t developed a QB in over 30 years. Hopefully they won’t screw up JaMarcus Russell’s development.
This also might be the last shot Oakland gets to develop a top tier talent out of college. Gotta believe that future high-round QB picks would pull an Eli Manning/John Elway if the Raiders were to draft them in the 1st or 2nd rounds.
Raiders have to get Russell developed.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Now that we have our pieces in pllace, how do you guys feel about trading burgess for rom brace from the patriots? Id do that in a heart beat
July 30th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Dakota!!!!
WTF where did you hear this???
Thats alot of $$$$$$ SHEEEEZ
July 30th, 2009 at 7:33 am
I just can’t wait to see Mitchell level someone.He has the potential to be a beast in this league.We need a Jack Tatum type hitter back there! GO RAIDERS!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Harrell is now playing for something called the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL. What a waste. Surely he’s good enough to be the 3rd QB on our roster.
Harrell will be the new Flutie.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Oaklifer,
Erin Andrews told me this morning, but it was difficult to understand her as her mouth was full at the moment.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:36 am
haha you got him D. welcome DHB. good job AD. now what Crabtree?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:36 am
FREE PLAXICO!
I like my receivers with two legs no bullet holes and a hard work ethic…..Does he fit this profile cant remember??
July 30th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Dakota Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 7:31 am
DHB’s deal is reportedly 6 years, $62 million with a $32.5 million dollar signing bonus and $55 million guaranteed over the life of the contract.
It is a 42% increase over last year’s #7 pick and it rivals this years #1 pick Matt Stafford’s contract (6 years, $72 million)
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You sure it’s not all guaranteed including the stike year?
LMFAO
July 30th, 2009 at 7:37 am
that’s strike.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Dakota Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Oaklifer,
Erin Andrews told me this morning, but it was difficult to understand her as her mouth was full at the moment.
Dakota,
Taping vidieo thro a key hole is one thing renting the room beside her and puttign acupo to the wall as a listening device is a whole new ball park….you better be careful!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:42 am
http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/08-01-29-mb-0283.jpg
July 30th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Morning Nation!
Cool beans! Looks like everyone will be at camp. It’s a good day to be a Raider fan!
RAIDER ON!
P.s.
Just want to say I told you so, regarding the defense
July 30th, 2009 at 7:42 am
If Dakota is right (and he has been occasionally) about the DHB contract, then it demonstrates why the Raiders have the highest wage bill and the lowest average performance. Madness.
Sedrick Ellis was No7 in 2008 and his contract is for $49 million, with $19.5 million guaranteed. Which wally has agreed a 42% premium on that?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Off to climb Harney Peak….see ya later.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Dakota,
Is that proof you are stalking her?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:43 am
39 congrats post of the day!!!!!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:44 am
“Looks like everyone will be at camp”
Morning AZ Burgess will be there bout halfway throu preseason!!! LOL
July 30th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Mike Crappy mad and wants more money he’s nothing more than a poor mans mike williams he’s gonna suck! wanting top pick money and is damaged goods
July 30th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Off to climb Harney Peak….see ya later.
all this Erin talk you sure your not folling woth “hands peak?”
July 30th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Wouldn’t it have been a better idea to have found a talented rookie QB and let them learn from Garcia?
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Danny Southwick was supposed to be that guy!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:47 am
how do you guys feel about trading burgess for rom brace from the patriots? Id do that in a heart beat
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If we wanted Ron Brace we would have drafted him in Round 2 instead of trading the pick to New England. don’t you think?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:48 am
DirtyBathWater Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Now that we have our pieces in pllace, how do you guys feel about trading burgess for rom brace from the patriots? Id do that in a heart beat
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Nope. I’ve already kool-aided myself into believing Cable that Warren/Kelly/Sands/Boschetti can get the job done. So let’s give those 4 a chance under the new system
I am done with advocating change on the D-Line.
Just get a 3rd round draft pick for the guy and move on.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:48 am
CRABBYPATTY SUX!!!!!!!! He will not be signed for weeks !!!LOL @ HIM
“old school big mac F*** the whopper”~ Mac Dre
July 30th, 2009 at 7:50 am
DHB’s deal is reportedly 6 years, $62 million with a $32.5 million dollar signing bonus and $55 million guaranteed over the life of the contract
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I guess that means Michael Crabtree will get 6 years, $65 million with a $40 million dollar signing bonus and $60 million guaranteed over the life of the contract
July 30th, 2009 at 7:51 am
how do you guys feel about trading burgess for rom brace from the patriots? Id do that in a heart beat
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If we wanted Ron Brace we would have drafted him in Round 2 instead of trading the pick to New England. don’t you think?
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That and the fact they drafted Brace to maybe replace the soon to be over priced Wilfork that we well some of us all want!!!! They would never trade a first day pick for a aging vet with injury problems imho…
July 30th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Good for Al and DHB, with the 6th and 8th pick unsigned (at least as of yesterday), they could have turned this into a mess.
So far DHB 1, Crabs 0.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Lol!!!!!1
July 30th, 2009 at 7:54 am
So far DHB 1, Crabs 0.
Nice count Vegas……
Wonder what the odds are on DHB having a better Career than crabypatty???
July 30th, 2009 at 7:55 am
So let’s give those 4 a chance under the new system
I am done with advocating change on the D-Line.
Just get a 3rd round draft pick for the guy and move on.
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S&B has seen the light! why argue and debate things that you know aren’t going to happen?
thats like all the people saying “Al Davis should hire a GM!” what good does that do? is there any chance of that happening? No. so why waste your time talking about it?
July 30th, 2009 at 7:56 am
is there any chance of that happening? No. so why waste your time talking about it?
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Almost every day these types of things are the premiss of our convo its slim picking this time of year!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Oaklifer,
F*ck Burgess… I never really liked the guy since he came here. Good solid DE no doubt, but he never felt like a Raider. I know he has a bad taste in his mouth about the contract he was supposed to get, but hey it happens in the real world too. When i first started looking to move to AZ, I found a job out here first working for Nissan. Great pay plan and hours, I was excited. I moved all my crap down here a week later, went in to fill out my employee packet and drug test, but the guy who hired me got promoted and tranfered to another city and the new guy knew nothing about my hire, so I had to find a new job… Got one that day, but it still sukt.
July 30th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Good point Oak guess im having wishful thoughts
July 30th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Todd Watkins will be our 5th or if we keep one, 6th reciever – 6′2 210 or so. By the way, Walker wanted to retire because of Kiffin; when assured that Kiffin wouldn’t be there long, he stayed. His heart was mostly into football, his body is another story…
July 30th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Watkins looked about 160 lbs on TV LOL…
July 30th, 2009 at 8:04 am
good morning Joseph, AZ, S&B, Dakota …
July 30th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Yeah im willing to gig the big guys up front a chance in the new system……I simply lost faith in sands man, I hope he proves me wrong and shows he belongs out there. I think kelly will be better this year after test driving the knee, and I like warren I hope the new system will help Go Raiders!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Morning RR
July 30th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Todd Watkins will be our 5th or if we keep one, 6th reciever – 6′2 210
Here, here!!!!
this kid has showen some flashes may be more of a shileds than anyhting but lets hope not!!
Yeah AZ,
Burgess pi$$es me of alot as well and we misused him imho I think he is not a base end and he should played more situationaly!!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:14 am
DBW,
Warren and Kelly are our best DT’s for sure, but they didn’t get any help from the LB’s either. Nnamdi and Kirk obviously thought Ryan lacked in teaching proper technique. hopefully, Marshall will make a diference.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Hopefully Ellis has 3 years left at least. My boy is a Cowboys fan and was pissed to loose him, so he must have something left. I didn’t watch alot of Cowboy football last season to remember his play lately. As always it a wait and see senerio with the Raiders.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:18 am
AZ Raider,
Let’s just wait and see what’s to come for the defense. The coaches and players went out of their way to toss Rob Ryan over the cliff and feel very confident (based on the repeated and consistent message) in the scheme, technique, discipline etc…
I am not ready to annoint John Marshall as the savior…let’s just see how they handle San Diego in week 1. That game will tell us all we need to know.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:25 am
I agree whole heartedly Az
July 30th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Had to catch up, but I see our savior Southwick was cut… There is NO WAY we cut him because of his ability to play QB in the NFL, so he must of had off field issues LOL…
July 30th, 2009 at 8:28 am
SnB,
I need that win agaist SD in the opener sooooo bad… Yeah I, ME, MYSELF… I’d almost take 10 losses just to win THAT game. Need to split with SD and sweep the rest of our division! I’ll be depressed for weeks if it’s another Dever type opener.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Lol
July 30th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Yeah week one is a def must win I hope slade Norris has an impact,
July 30th, 2009 at 8:35 am
AZ Raider Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 8:28 am
SnB,
I need that win agaist SD in the opener sooooo bad… Yeah I, ME, MYSELF… I’d almost take 10 losses just to win THAT game. Need to split with SD and sweep the rest of our division! I’ll be depressed for weeks if it’s another Dever type opener.
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S.D game at home. Also think there is a sense of urgency with this Oakland team. Let’s face it…Al Davis, Russell, Cable and the defense have taken a beating in from fans, media etc…after 6yrs of losing, you have to think the focus will be there this time around.
Whether they win that 1st game, I can’t predict…but a strong showing in the 1st one should help get them to at least 2-2 by week 4. Which would be fine by me.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:39 am
2-2 by week 4. Shoot, if we lose to SD (hopefully) it’s in OT if we do. We had better hand it to Chiefs, Bronco’s and Texans. 3-1 week 4!!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Man Caught Raping Horse in South Carolina by little Old Lady with Shotgun.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1162665.html
Sorry, I know it’s off topic, but……geez.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:43 am
bydavidwhite
FB Oren O’Neal is out here, no PUP after all.
Mr53
1st actual practice this morning. Just with shells and helmets tho. Its nice and cool outside, here we go.
Tweet updates for th “workin” FANS!!!!!!1
July 30th, 2009 at 8:43 am
F*CK IT! 4-0 week 4! We’ll be all over the media in a good way for once if we can start like that. Completely possible. Week 5 is when it gets really tough though.
Schedule after week 4:
5. NYG
6. Eagles (ouch) they are gonna be good
7. NYJ
8. @ SD
9. BYE
10. Chiefs
11. Bengals
12. @ Cowboys (Turkey day gift please, got $$$ on this one)
13. @ Steeler (ouch)
14. Skins
15. @ Denver
16. @ Cleveland
17. Ravens (Sack Flacco!)
July 30th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Good morning Nation, and Gents.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:46 am
What, he couldn’t afford a plane ticket to Argentina?
July 30th, 2009 at 8:47 am
I understand your enthusiasm.
To me winning the Denver and K.C games are mandatory.
S.D is a toss up because the game is at home and the Raiders should be able to compete with them.
Houston is a toss up because the game is on the road. They can beat them…but you also could see a different team within the comfortable confines of that dome they play in.
2-2 is bare minimum
3-1 is possible
4-0 would be a dream come true
July 30th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Looks like Al signed DHB for huge bucks to stick it to the Niners. Now they have to pay hold out Craptree mega bucks!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Mornin’ O!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Scor so far:
DHB 1….CRAPTREE 0
July 30th, 2009 at 8:50 am
OAKlifer Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 8:43 am
bydavidwhite
FB Oren O’Neal is out here, no PUP after all.
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Great! I hope they let him play. I think players get lost when they go on injured reserve/PUP.
Even if O’Neal is 90%…it would be better for him to still be able to practice and get a few plays in a game or two.
Injured reserve did nothing for John Bowie and Armon Shields. Nor did it help Michael Bush any.
Keep O’Neal on the 53 man roster if he can hold up through practice.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Trade Burgess!!
Was That a joke about DHB’s contract?
July 30th, 2009 at 8:56 am
TW,
Good morning.
You believe that about DHB’s contract? 42% increase in this bad economy seems unreasonable IMHO.
July 30th, 2009 at 8:51 am
DHB is in the house! Anyone have any numbers? 5 or 6 year deal?
July 30th, 2009 at 8:52 am
KoolKell Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Man Caught Raping Horse in South Carolina by little Old Lady with Shotgun.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1162665.html
Sorry, I know it’s off topic, but……geez.”
KK
Just don’t return to the scene of the crime and you should be fine.
Remember what I said about a sense of humor?
July 30th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Help, I’m being held as MR’s prisoner! His other personalities are keeping me captive!!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Dakota Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 7:31 am
DHB’s deal is reportedly 6 years, $62 million with a $32.5 million dollar signing bonus and $55 million guaranteed over the life of the contract.
It is a 42% increase over last year’s #7 pick and it rivals this years #1 pick Matt Stafford’s contract (6 years, $72 million)”
Dakota, where did you get this info? This is what it says per pft.com:
UPDATE: A league source tells us that Heyward-Bey’s deal, which has not yet been signed, covers only five years. For the first sixteen picks in the draft, the maximum duration is six. There has been a trend over the past couple of years toward five-year contracts below the top five.
July 30th, 2009 at 9:08 am
per David White:
First-team OLine: LT Henderson, LG McQuistan, C Satele, RG Carlisle, RT Green.
First team DLine: RE Scott, NT Waren, DT Kelly, LE Ellis. Also, SS Branch, FS Eugene.
CBs are Asomugha and CJohnson, LBs are Howard, Morrison and Alston.
Nothing set at RB or WR.
July 30th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Man that’s plain nasty sumthn wrond with that guy sexing a horse! Im gonna puke
July 30th, 2009 at 9:27 am
DirtyBathWater Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Man that’s plain nasty sumthn wrond with that guy sexing a horse! Im gonna puke
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Where does he think he is, Kentucky?
July 30th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Cornell Green, Hiram Eugene & Jon Alston are starters?
uh oh!
July 30th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Rockstar,
Where’s your boy Michael Huff?
July 30th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Where’s your boy Michael Huff?
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the same place Khalif Barnes, Ricky Brown & Michael Bush are – the bench.
the question is: WHY ???
July 30th, 2009 at 10:35 am
S&B:
Where’s your boy Mike Mitchell?
July 30th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Where’s your boy Mike Mitchell?
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The young man is watching Hiram Eugene on the sideline while Lionel Washington gives him pointers….sort of taking mental reps….
He might also be working out with the special teams unit with Michael Huff.
July 30th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Raiders official makes it official: Heyward-Bey is signed, on his way to Napa.
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can’t wait to watch DHB rip Antonio Cromartie down the sideline for six!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:42 am
S&B: where you getting that info?
Jerry Mac tweets?
forbidden at my work, but not David White’s for some reason!
weird.
July 30th, 2009 at 10:45 am
From Nancy Gay:
Alvin Keels says Raiders’ DHB cashed in: 5 yrs/$38.25 mil base/$23.5 mil guaranteed. Total max value — $54 million.
July 30th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Rockstar,
LOL….I was channeling my inner Tom Cable personnel logic….
I am not too excited about seeing Hiram Eugene or Cornell Green in the starting lineup.
Fortunately there are 30 some days for that to change
July 30th, 2009 at 10:46 am
thanks for that info Exla!
good news
July 30th, 2009 at 10:48 am
What about Burgess and a pick for Wilfork?
July 30th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I am not too excited about seeing Hiram Eugene or Cornell Green in the starting lineup.
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no kidding. me neither. we’ll see if Justin Fargas continues to get the bulk of the carries (starter or not) and Sam Williams claims a roster spot again …
the scholarship program is still alive & well in Oakland under HC Tom Cable
yippee!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Guess Eugene has pictures of Green and Cable together, only reason either is on the field
July 30th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Would you rather have Eugene or Huff starting? C’mon people. Its not going to be a rook.
July 30th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Green or Pears?
July 30th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Wouldnt mind getting a bad ass center or RT for Burgess.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Oline still biggest weakness on team
July 30th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Hope McQuestian plays good during Gallerys absence, so he can take that spot from Carlisle next year.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:06 am
What a horrible draft that Michael Huff draft was. Except for T Howard, what a total whiffffffff.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Oline still biggest weakness on team
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AHC: yes it is!
I’d rather have Huff, Barnes & Brown starting than Eugene, Green & Alston.
if you don’t put your best players on the field, you’re not going to give your team the best chance for a victory. None of the 6 players listed above would start on a different NFL team, but at least Huff, Barnes & Brown have potential!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Hope McQuestian plays good during Gallerys absence, so he can take that spot from Carlisle next year.
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next year?
I’d like to see McQ take the RG or RT spot this year!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Rockstar,
I hate to say this. But once Jon Alston gained those 20 extra pounds AND retained his “Raider Speed”….that put Ricky Brown in a backup role.
Of course its still early and lets hope the training camp sorts out who the best players are.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Cornell Green and Hiram Eugene were the starters at the end of the year. That’s probably why they are starting on the 1st day of camp.
Of course…Michael Bush was also the starter on the last game of the year. But injury probably doesn’t count
July 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Oline still biggest weakness on team
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AHC: yes it is!
I’d rather have Huff, Barnes & Brown starting than Eugene, Green & Alston.
if you don’t put your best players on the field, you’re not going to give your team the best chance for a victory. None of the 6 players listed above would start on a different NFL team, but at least Huff, Barnes & Brown have potential!
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The only potential Huff has is the potential to give up TDs
July 30th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Brown might be the starting MLB if Morrison doesnt get his Sheeet together
July 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Al Davis Has Cojones Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Brown might be the starting MLB if Morrison doesnt get his Sheeet together
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Morrison is a well-regarded MLB in the league. He is as big a lock to start as Nnamdi Asomugha. He is also a leader on the team. Plus, he has the cover ability that the Raiders covet. And we all know that the Raiders system emphasizes speed and coverage ability over hard hitting tackling and run stoppage.
Run stopping and pass rush is the primary responibility of the front 4. The Back 7 is supposed to lock down the opposing passing game.
Ricky Brown has to beat out Jon Alston to get on the field.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
No Huff, no Burgess, no Morrison, healthy Kelly = better Run D.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:25 am
The Raiders draft and free agency was a clue into how they felt about each position going into 2009 camp.
They saw the weaknesses as:
1. Safety
2. Defensive End Depth
3. Linebacker depth
Other than Michael Huff/Hiram Eugene…the Raiders are satisfied with the starters on defense.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Morrison is overrated as FUG.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:28 am
hmmmm….what is happing here???
July 30th, 2009 at 11:29 am
no more registration????? mine quit working bout 9am just came back up and I dnt have to log in!??!?!?
July 30th, 2009 at 11:31 am
hahahahahahahhahahahahahah trolls are back!!!!!!!!!
Hey SFlifer, hey wannabe hows it goin?????
July 30th, 2009 at 11:32 am
THIS better be fixed by time Im back for lunch they are already amongst us?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
oakLIFER Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:31 am
hahahahahahahhahahahahahah trolls are back!!!!!!!!!
Hey SFlifer, hey wannabe hows it goin?????
July 30th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Old Al coulda drafted a healthy Lavelle Hawkins (who had a better senior year than Desean Jackson)from Cal. Instead he took an injured (missed almost entire senior year) small college guy (Richmond) because he ran a fast 40 at the combine. Typical Al move. Well, the football field is longer than 40 yards and you have to make cuts and get hit and evidently Shields injured knee wasn’t up to the challenge. This was another dumbass -Al Davis on speed- wasted pick.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am
For the most part, I like the defensive starters. Ellis and Scott and DE are upgrades over what we had last year. Alston, his speed, and that 20lbs should be nice at OLB paired with Howard. A LOT of speed on the outside to attack the QB.
Will be very interested to see how this S thing shakes out. I expect Huff and Mitchell to end up as starters, but if they get beat out, then so be it.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Dont mind given Alston a shot. He must have worked his ass off to put on the weight. Green has to go, I really am pissed he is with the first unit instead of Barnes, or at least Pears.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Remember how excited everyone was going into last season? Darren McFadden and all those high-priced free agents Al went and signed? Just hit instant replay of the 2008 season for a preview of 2009.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I’m proud to say I’ve never been a Raider fan but the other personalities make me post here because I hate myself!! My other personalities are Narc0 b0b, Dude, and many others. Help free me by forcing the Real Madden Raider go to therapy for my very serious psychosis!! I’m trapped in a fat slug’s body!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:40 am
2 game win streak you fag
July 30th, 2009 at 11:44 am
jhill Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am
For the most part, I like the defensive starters. Ellis and Scott and DE
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Biggest improvement we make is because of these two guys and by having Chris Johnson sarting all year opposite Namdi
July 30th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Great decide to come back today and all a get is these two niner fans.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Anyone have the proxy name up for david and jerrys tweaker tweeter accounts for training camp?
I can’t get tweeter here at work….
July 30th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Mal Davis Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Old Al coulda drafted a healthy Lavelle Hawkins (who had a better senior year than Desean Jackson)from Cal. Instead he took an injured (missed almost entire senior year) small college guy (Richmond) because he ran a fast 40 at the combine. Typical Al move. Well, the football field is longer than 40 yards and you have to make cuts and get hit and evidently Shields injured knee wasn’t up to the challenge. This was another dumbass -Al Davis on speed- wasted pick.
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Agreed!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:46 am
relax,its the 1st day.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:48 am
First day or not Green needs to go. Only Harris was worse in penalties than Green.
July 30th, 2009 at 11:49 am
The realMaddenRaider took Ambient last night, now “they’ are asleep I can ask for help. My psychiatrist is keeping me in a mind controled state because he also hates the Raiders (something about Al Davis porking his mom) please help! My others do nothing but call people names, sleep, and eat pig’s feet ALL day long. I’m locked in my mom’s basement!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:50 am
I can’t get tweeter here at work….
hee hee hee, I won’t say it!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Mal Davis Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Old Al coulda drafted a healthy Lavelle Hawkins (who had a better senior year than Desean Jackson)from Cal. Instead he took an injured (missed almost entire senior year) small college guy (Richmond) because he ran a fast 40 at the combine. Typical Al move. Well, the football field is longer than 40 yards and you have to make cuts and get hit and evidently Shields injured knee wasn’t up to the challenge. This was another dumbass -Al Davis on speed- wasted pick.
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OK Alex Smith, you keep drafting fags like your fans.
Michael Crabtree asked what his hobbies were, Crabtrees reply: “FASHION”
LMAO
July 30th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Fuck Burges! Dumbass sonofabitch! Get out of my life, asshole!
July 30th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Whats the chances of us really trading with N.E. for there NT. As much as I wish this would happen I put it at about 10% plus or minus ten. Hopefully with an improved run D we wont have to put eight in the box like last year. This would allow the safteys to be more productive against the pass. Split the field 50/50
July 30th, 2009 at 11:57 am
MaddenRaider Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 11:50 am
I can’t get tweeter here at work….
hee hee hee, I won’t say it!
^^^^^^
I’m glad I don’t get it at work actually….the only thing the stupid overexposed fad is good for is training camp updates anyway! lol
July 30th, 2009 at 11:58 am
****Must read article*****
I was trying to look for an article about DHBs contract negotiations and ended up finding a great article. This article was about DHB before the draft, if I would have read it I would have known who the Raiders were going to draft. If I was Al with all of his bad luck with WRs lately, he was probaly thinking “bring me a WR with 4.2-4.3 speed, good hands, about 6′4 who is humble and has good charater that won’t screw me over by partying once they sign a contract.” Bam!!!! Out pops DHB! Read the article!
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.heywardbey14apr14,0,6443333.story
July 30th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Jerrymcd
Finally have wireless connection. No sign of Burgess. DHB not official . . . check blog for news and quick hits . . .
July 30th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Nice read CJ. Hope this kid is the real deal.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
dmcfadden20
1st practice was good we got a lot of thing installed. Gettin ready for our meetins now.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Lunch is over back to the grind. Hope my season tickets arrive today, dude at work got his already said they have a coll look to them.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Thanks CJ!!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Interesting read, CJ Legend34. It would be great if DHB made a splash for us. I wasn’t very happy about the selection, but I really hope my initial reaction was wrong. From everything I’ve read, he seems like a good guy. A quality young man. I love the unofficial competition he’s about to have with that punk across the bay. Maybe, this time, a nice guy can finish first.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
gotta run later gents
RAIDER ON
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!1
July 30th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
http://www.ibabuzz.com waits until the start of Training Camp to work on it’s Raider Blog. Does EVERYTHING in Oakland have to be mismanaged?
July 30th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Does EVERYTHING in Oakland have to be mismanaged?
not everything, been to Oaksterdam?
July 30th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Russell on his weight: “I’m probably a little heavy. But I’m not 300 pounds like you all said last year.”
3 minutes ago from web
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LOL!
There you go RRS … a little ammo for ya!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Cj I can’t get that link can u post it again? Thanks
July 30th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Like whaaaa! 2009 season is here!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Russell on his weight: “I’m probably a little heavy. But I’m not 300 pounds like you all said last year.”
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Jhill, thanks for the info. I don’t care if JaWalrus is 350 lbs and we call him Fat Albert all season long. I just want to see progress!
3200 yards, 20 TD’s and fewer fumbles …
July 30th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
be back later. gotta meeting
July 30th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Jheezy, what it do bruh bruh?
July 30th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
JHill,
Actually that’s a good answer from Russell. Able to talk freely and throw a little joke in there. Sounds like a confident guy. He could have just said…”I am fine..next question”
But as Rockstar said…bottom line is progress, 3000+ yds 20TDS and few fumbles….It will be all good then
July 30th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
RRS that is fair
July 30th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Jeff Garcia is my favorite Raider.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
SnB is bout to overdose on kool aid. Oh yeah
July 30th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Haha Oakhole? Bo is that you?
July 30th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
It will be a hot day in Alaska before Garbagecia is my favorite
July 30th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Bout to be an interesting year in Raiderland
July 30th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Wassup B
July 30th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Pass the kool-aid! 4-0 baby!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Im bout to jet but just to let yall know…Oakglenn is the King and BHP is a sage master!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
ottocrat Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Interesting read, CJ Legend34. It would be great if DHB made a splash for us. I wasn’t very happy about the selection, but I really hope my initial reaction was wrong. From everything I’ve read, he seems like a good guy. A quality young man. I love the unofficial competition he’s about to have with that punk across the bay. Maybe, this time, a nice guy can finish first.
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I hope he is the real deal. I actually wanted us to draft Crabtree until I thought about how many other teams who need a WR passed on him as well. They keep doging the Raiders for passing on him and taking DHB but there were other teams in need of a WR that passed on the guy as well. I think with Crabtree coming out of college what you see is what you get. I thought DHB had the most upside because of his natural ability, size, speed and hands. He can catch in traffic and I already heared he played B-Ball which really helps you develop your hands. So will wait and see man. I will be cheering for the guy and I understand the strategy for drafting him to open up the field. I am really excited about our youg offensive talent.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
LOL. Yeah, nice to see you out on parole Brien. When you disappeared we had to ask Bob of you over-thizzed.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
if you over-thizzed
July 30th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I dont pop thizz anymore unless i head to vegas. Thanks for asking
July 30th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Brien the Oakhole Ambassador, you’re one of my personalities too! how did you get out!!!??
July 30th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
So are YOU Brien the 510 General??!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Just out of curiousity Brien, which is the strong side of the offense?
July 30th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Jhill im just chillin. Been a strange summer weather wise in da bay. How SoCal?
July 30th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Strong side is where the TE lines up which more times than not is the right side. No disputing this watch all levels of football
July 30th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
We better sign Southwick back soon or the Mormon spirits will haunt us bigtime.
BTW, the only way to remove a Mormon hex is to wear a headband that says PLUTO on it…
July 30th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Ridiculous heat … Even in the city.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Go ahead troll and try to say otherwise but Im right
July 30th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Brien the 510 General Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Strong side is where the TE lines up which more times than not is the right side. No disputing this watch all levels of football
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Correct! B got himself edumacated! I’ll ask you again after purple time to make sure it sunk in…
July 30th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Jesus….how overrated and overexposed can Erin Andrews be??
Freakin ridiculous…..there are blonds that look like her everywhere….
July 30th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Mormon spirits…………….lol……southwick isn’t good enough maybe he can try in the UFL or go overseas, pumping this guy up and he didn’t do a damn thing
July 30th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Troll pull up the archives I said this from the beginning. Nice try
July 30th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Jhill, so these fools gonna handle or what this year?
July 30th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
# AZ Raider Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 8:43 am
F*CK IT! 4-0 week 4! We’ll be all over the media in a good way for once if we can start like that. Completely possible. Week 5 is when it gets really tough though.
Schedule after week 4:
5. NYG
6. Eagles (ouch) they are gonna be good
7. NYJ
8. @ SD
9. BYE
10. Chiefs
11. Bengals
12. @ Cowboys (Turkey day gift please, got $$$ on this one)
13. @ Steeler (ouch)
14. Skins
15. @ Denver
16. @ Cleveland
17. Ravens (Sack Flacco!)
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HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
July 30th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Report: DHB signed
I know this is a little late, practice ran all morning followed by an hour of interviews.
So before lunch is served, No. 7 overall pick Darrius Heyward-Bey has signed a five-year contract, as first reported by Adam Schefter and confirmed by a Raiders official.
Sports agent Alvin Keels tweeted the deal had $23.5 million guaranteed and $38.25 million in base salary with a maximum value of $54 million, according to his league source. Why does Keels care if he doesn’t represent DHB? Because he’s got the No. 6 pick, Andre Smith of the Bengals.
Raiders coach Tom Cable would not confirm the signing, saying he did not know because he was at the first practice of training camp. DHB wasn’t because the deal was still being worked out at team headquarters in Oakland.
In other quick-hit news …
** Still no Derrick Burgess, and don’t ask Cable about it because he doesn’t want to talk about it.
** DHB could be at today’s afternoon practice if the league approves the contract in a hurry. If he is, one player won’t be — and the guess here is quarterback Andrew Walter will be cut (and gladly so).
** Wide receiver Javon Walker (knee) starts camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Robert Gallery doesn’t, but he rather he is on the Reserve Non-Football Illness/Injury list as he recovers from an appendectomy.
** Practice had no contact. Nothing but position drills and semi-plays being run as they focused on footwork, being in position, etc. When the offense lined up with the defense, the play was whistled dead before it could develop beyond the line of scrimmage.
It will stay this way for another three days of two-a-days before the pads go on Monday. Players all sing the same tune — this is smart, this is better — and of course they do. The easier the better, considering they’ve got to be here 31 days.
** Position competition won’t start until Monday, but here are people discerned to be on the first team: LT Mario Henderson, LG Paul McQuistan, C Samson Satele, RG Cooper Carlisle, RT Cornell Green, TE Zach Miller, QB JaMarcus Russell.
On the defense, LE Trevor Scott, NT Gerard Warren, DT Tommy Kelly, LE Greg Ellis, SLB Jon Alston, MLB Kirk Morrison, WLB Thomas Howard, SS Tyvon Branch, FS Hiram Eugene, CB Nnamdi Asomugha, CB Chris Johnson.
It’s worth noting Ricky Brown also did some first-team at middle linebacker.
More after eating.
Posted By: David White (Email) | July 30 2009 at 12:38 PM
July 30th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I feel the raiders have win those first 3 games if people wanna take them serious
July 30th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
My god Eugene at FS again?
July 30th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Warren at NT? My god we may have trouble again
July 30th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Brien the 510 General Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
My god Eugene at FS again?
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Yeah….probably will have Fargas starting at RB too.
It is what it is
July 30th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
All I know is Henderson better hold the LT spot and Barnes better beat out Green for the RT spot or we are in for a loooooooong season
July 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Just heard on KNBR…they are reporting that DHB contract is 5yrs for 38 million…with 20+ guaranteed.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Ryan Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Report: DHB signed
I know this is a little late, practice ran all morning followed by an hour of interviews.
So before lunch is served, No. 7 overall pick Darrius Heyward-Bey has signed a five-year contract, as first reported by Adam Schefter and confirmed by a Raiders official.
Sports agent Alvin Keels tweeted the deal had $23.5 million guaranteed and $38.25 million in base salary with a maximum value of $54 million, according to his league source. Why does Keels care if he doesn’t represent DHB? Because he’s got the No. 6 pick, Andre Smith of the Bengals.
Raiders coach Tom Cable would not confirm the signing, saying he did not know because he was at the first practice of training camp. DHB wasn’t because the deal was still being worked out at team headquarters in Oakland.
In other quick-hit news …
** Still no Derrick Burgess, and don’t ask Cable about it because he doesn’t want to talk about it.
** DHB could be at today’s afternoon practice if the league approves the contract in a hurry. If he is, one player won’t be — and the guess here is quarterback Andrew Walter will be cut (and gladly so).
** Wide receiver Javon Walker (knee) starts camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Robert Gallery doesn’t, but he rather he is on the Reserve Non-Football Illness/Injury list as he recovers from an appendectomy.
** Practice had no contact. Nothing but position drills and semi-plays being run as they focused on footwork, being in position, etc. When the offense lined up with the defense, the play was whistled dead before it could develop beyond the line of scrimmage.
It will stay this way for another three days of two-a-days before the pads go on Monday. Players all sing the same tune — this is smart, this is better — and of course they do. The easier the better, considering they’ve got to be here 31 days.
** Position competition won’t start until Monday, but here are people discerned to be on the first team: LT Mario Henderson, LG Paul McQuistan, C Samson Satele, RG Cooper Carlisle, RT Cornell Green, TE Zach Miller, QB JaMarcus Russell.
On the defense, LE Trevor Scott, NT Gerard Warren, DT Tommy Kelly, LE Greg Ellis, SLB Jon Alston, MLB Kirk Morrison, WLB Thomas Howard, SS Tyvon Branch, FS Hiram Eugene, CB Nnamdi Asomugha, CB Chris Johnson.
It’s worth noting Ricky Brown also did some first-team at middle linebacker.
More after eating.
Posted By: David White (Email) | July 30 2009 at 12:38 PM
^^^^^^^
More after eating??
White needs to cut down on the eating….he already chunky enough! LOL
July 30th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Walter out = Southwick back to Napa
July 30th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
What’s up Nation?
What happened to registration??
July 30th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
itzSteve Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Just heard on KNBR…they are reporting that DHB contract is 5yrs for 38 million…with 20+ guaranteed.
^^^^^^
That whiner KNBR station better be ready for a looooooong hold out from Crab Diva with the Niners….haha
July 30th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
# DO NOT HATE ON MY BOY SOUTHWICK Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Walter out = Southwick back to Napa
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Negative, Russell, Garcia, Frye… peace out Southwick.. Back to baggin groceries.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Jerry is still a weak little man. Period.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I still think the lot of you are a bunch of internet homos that dont attend games like me and brien do,…we will be there 2 weeks from today while you are all in here masterbating each other.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Hey B, WTF is up with your buddy Bob? He said he is goin to camp in Napa with his “insider” LMFAO. More likely he is tasting at the Thunderbird winery.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I was invited back cause you losers had this blog in a coma.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Mario Henderson minus Kwame Harris seemed to cure a lot of the O-line problems last year. So, Cornell Green’s job may be safe.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Shazam! There’s Ignatowski himself, with his old nic!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
http://www.napavalleyregister.com/pages/raiders/
BOOKMARK THIS great info and pics
July 30th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Where are the Trolls, this blog just got more interesting!! lol
July 30th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I see O is still in here snivlin as usual.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I would invite you all to our tailgate in 2 weeks, but that would mean leaving your moms house, so forget that,…maybe next year when they come up wit ha cure for imafukkinlossermamsboyitas.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Norco Bob Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I was invited back cause you losers had this blog in a coma.
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LMAO!
Bob, your drug-addled brain couldn’t power an ant’s mtorcycle around the inside of a cheerio…
July 30th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Norco, let’s sit together & root against the Raiders!! Unless we’re the same person!!
July 30th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Kell! Whats happening OG?
July 30th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Position competition won’t start until Monday…
It’s worth noting Ricky Brown also did some first-team at middle linebacker.
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Ricky Brown is a tackling machine. He’s going to be a starter and so are Morrison & Howard. Alston is garbage. He was resigned for special teams.
I wonder if Brown will impress enough in camp to move Morrison out to strong side? That would allow Morrison to use his speed on the edge, but I think Brown has questionable cover skills. I’m torn with this decision
July 30th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Hey brien,..still waiting to hear about what we mentioned,..but gotta get movin,…take care of these blog losers ok bro? Out.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Brien
It must have been frustrating as hell not being able to comment?
July 30th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Its gettin awfully close 2 purple time
July 30th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Russell, Garcia, Frye… peace out Southwick.. Back to baggin groceries.
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LOL. Gradkowski & Frye are terrible QB’s. horrid.
Danny Southwick is impressive. you guys should check him out before slamming him. Tommy Kelly wasn’t drafted and every Raider fan in here is counting on him to be the best UT in the league!
July 30th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Norco Bob Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I would invite you all to our tailgate in 2 weeks, but that would mean leaving your moms house, so forget that,…maybe next year when they come up wit ha cure for imafukkinlossermamsboyitas.
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Actually, YOUR mom is having us over for her usual gameday get-together. She knows how to turn every game into a blowout…
July 30th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
And Michael Jackson never molested kids. And OJ and Robert Blake never killed anyone either.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Kell not at all. It boosted my ego
July 30th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Terdell Sands has to take that NT job or we are in trouble
July 30th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Brien The 510 General Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Kell not at all. It boosted my ego
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Really? I see that as soon as the Registration system is down, you and your monkey friend are in here gangbusters.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Kell, how do ya feel about our chances?
July 30th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
The comments were rough on your ego Brien? I’m sorry, I’ll back off cuz…
July 30th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
New server must have blown up, so they resorted to a backup.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
what up NATION…….
July 30th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Lmao any video on thi southwick guy if he that good how come he can’t beat out gradkowski good God man gimme a break the guy is a bonefide stiff
July 30th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Hey Kell not my fault jerry is a wimp. I told Monte Poole this last week and he started dying laughing
July 30th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
It’s an awesome day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
Here’s to DHB earning every dime of that contract! It’s hard to temper my enthusiasm, when a kid has this much potential…BUT, we all need to remember he’s only “just another rook” until he does anything. Same thing for Mike Mitchell, et al.
Because of the over-hype of the so-called “reaches” Al took to get DHB and MM, they will now be some of the most (the most?) scrutinized draft picks in all of football.
Physically, both guys have the bodies and the tools/gifts to make it…now, do they have what it takes to really contribute at a high level as rookies? If they’re not, is the team good enough with others starting in front of them?
I hate the fact we may need to rely on the rookies. I’d much rather we see the rookies push the vets fighting for their jobs…and they’ll all be better for it. If one-of-every-two new guys on the team blossoms into good pro’s right away, it would be a HUGE success story.
MMMmmm…football.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Hey did you guys read where Sulak was picked up by new england.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Troll your commentary is dry and lame. Just stop boring me
July 30th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Brien, what up man how u been?
July 30th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Sniveling!! Very interesting!!
July 30th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
DirtyBathWater Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Lmao any video on thi southwick guy
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http://www.youtube.com/next_raider_HOFer.asp
July 30th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Anyhow its great to have football back. Its purple time and time to grab some Colt 45. Be good yall
July 30th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
what gives?
July 30th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
NEW POST>>>>>
July 30th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
DBW: get ready to eat some crow, brother. thats all we can say.
I’m glad you’re not a scout for the Raidahs!
you wouldn’t know talent if it kicked you in the face
July 30th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Thec, just living life anticipating a good raider season
July 30th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
The General has left the building….
July 30th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
# DO NOT HATE ON MY BOY SOUTHWICK Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
DirtyBathWater Says:
July 30th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Lmao any video on thi southwick guy
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http://www.youtube.com/next_raider_HOFer.asp
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And the next Raider Hall of Famer is “404 Not Found”
bwhahahahaahhaahahah
July 30th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Great so Im sure he’ll be like the 3rd highest paid WR in the NFL now. Gotta love those rookie contracts. Now go prove me wrong about probably being a massive bust.
July 30th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Jerry Mac,..you chubby little troll,…creeping around the halls of the Marriott, only there for the free food. Pathetic.