Barnes not in `right’ frame of mind
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Notes and quotes from Sunday’s morning practice:
Raiders coach Tom Cable hasn’t broached the subject with either man, but was asked Sunday if he has considered asking Mario Henderson or Khalif Barnes to move to right tackle.
“I am,” Cable said, “because I’ll pick the best five guys, however that all works out.”
Barring injury, the job almost certainly belongs to Henderson. He was given the Al Davis seal of approval when Tom Cable was hired as head coach, noting how he handled Richard Seymour, Mario Williams and then Gaines Adams after taking over for Kwame Harris.
Cable has already put Henderson in the lead publicly instead of citing an even competition. The only time he got with the first unit was in a short-yardage situation as a second left-tackle called a “tank.” Left tackle is Henderson’s job to lose, and odds are he’s not going to lose it.
So here comes Barnes, who was sold on the notion of a one-year, $1.3 million contract to rebuild his reputation after a shaky season in Jacksonville, where his season was similar to the one which ended Harris’ one-year run in Oakland. Too many penalties, too many sacks allowed.
Some scouts believe Barnes’ best position would be at right tackle. Problem is, it was clear Barnes isn’t one of them given the way he answered the question when asked if he would be comfortable switching to the right side if Henderson prevails on the left.
“To be honest with you, no,” Barnes said. “I haven’t did a right-side kick since I was in college. I just _ I’ve been so used to being in this stance for so long, it’d be awkward to be over there. So, I mean, I don’t know man.”
Left or right, Barnes said the topic was never discussed in free agency.
“They didn’t really say anything,” Barnes said. “I didn’t really ask either.”
Barnes figures its way too early to be conceding starting positions and is still learning the system and his teammates. For now, he’s enjoying his surroundings.
“There’s something about the shield and playing for the shield,” Barnes said. “I liked the Raiders as a kid. I’m happy to be here. So, I’m going to do what I can to stay and try to become an important role on this team.”
More notes and quotes:
– While their crossbay rivals were doing pit drills on the first day of practice, Cable has no intention of putting the Raiders through an “Oklahoma” man-to-man combat drill at any time during camp.
“That’s just not constructive and what we want to do is our thing against each other, get it as fast and as violent as we can but also taking care of each other,” Cable said.
– Center Samson Satele, traded to the Raiders by the Dolphins after starting 32 games in two years, gives his surgically-repaired shoulder its first test Monday. Satele has taken virtually every snap with the first team ahead of John Wade.
“The guys in the training room did a good job and I feel pretty good about it right now, but we’ll see tomorrow,” Satele said.
The Dolphins opted for Raiders free agent Jake Grove rather than give Satele a third season as a starter.
“You know I tell everybody it’s a business, you can work every day of your life and your boss can cut you or fire you,” Satele said. “ Same thing in the NFL. They wanted get Jake (Grove) so I am here in a better place it worked out better for me and I hope it worked out for him too.”
– Ryan Boschetti has gotten some work at end as well as tackle, and the ability to do both could determine whether he sticks on the 53-man roster.
“He’s been inside and outside, (we’ll) see if he can do that here if he’s going to be a Raider,” Cable said.
“The past four days we’re just going through, I don’t want to say the motions, but probably 50 percent, getting your reads, getting your stuff right. We’re pretty anxious to put the pads on and start banging heads,” _ linebacker Ricky Brown on the start of padded practices.
“We’ve gone through the learning period and it’s time to go play some real football and start hitting. I think everybody is waiting for the afternoon practice to be over and lace ‘em up Monday,” linebacker and special teams player Isaiah Ekejiuba on the same topic.
– “Kind of saving things for tomorrow to get out there and be fresh. Being a little older these days, kind of letting the other guys get some good work and mental work and physical work. We’re not doing a whole lot of throwing anyways,” quarterback Jeff Garcia on why he did very little in practice.
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August 2nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Can’t wait for tomorrow!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
“Fast and Violent”…
Has a nice ring to it.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Barnes need an attitude adjusment, Mario is the LT PERIOD.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Let them compete, it can only make them and the team better.
Like Barnes said: it’s still too early, and Mrio had a head start with our system.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
*Mario
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Lets Kick BUTT!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Quots fro post
“Barring injury, the job almost certainly belongs to Henderson. He was given the Al Davis seal of approval when Tom Cable was hired as head coach, noting how he handled Richard Seymour, Mario Williams and then Gaines Adams after taking over for Kwame Harris.”
To bbe truthful the “competition” would be a sham, not a real competition at all.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Mario, Barnes, and Pears should compete for both OT positions. IMHO
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Thec….
One of Mrs. 909’s co-workers is a Dolt fan, he and I have been talking some pretty good smack all summer. I’m betting a bottle of Patron with him on the MNF game.
Dolt fans really are annoying with they’re light lightning dolt shirts and all…
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I would prefer to see us not play musical chairs with the line, put the best guys on the field who can pass protect, and can run block. Lets take Mario for instance give him reps on the right side when he has proven himself on the left. Mario having a head start is good for the NATION, means the postion is solid.
I do however beleive we need depth at the positions fo insurance, so your thoughts about platooning are good IMHO…
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
“To be honest with you, no,” Barnes said. “I haven’t did a right-side kick since I was in college. I just _ I’ve been so used to being in this stance for so long, it’d be awkward to be over there. So, I mean, I don’t know man.”
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dude get on the right side or get on the bench…
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Post 9,
ROFLMAO………
How tru you are….
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
patron I love that stuff…
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Players that should compete for a starting position: (IMHO)
- OT: Mario, Barnes, and Pears.
- WR: Chaz, JLH, DHB, Murphy, and Walker if healthy.
- SLB: Brown, Alston, and Norris
- S: Branch, Mitchell, Huff, and Eugene
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I want to see the Raider organization ban Peter King form their facility. This Raider Hater has gone on long enough. This guy “hasn’t written a good word for ten years about the Raiders” that is what Mr. Davis was quoted as saying in the march owners meetings. The personal attacks that come from out of know where just to disgrace and bad mouth the Raider organization has gone on to long and a statement form the Raiders by banning him from our complex would be a great move. The fans are getting tired of this guy and I don’t know why you would let a guy in the complex when his only objective is to bad mouth the Raider organization. Peter king is not an objective reporter he is a Raider hater, when you report you do so objectively giving both sides of the story. The Raider organization letting him in would be the equivalent of the F.B.I allowing a terrorist in an airport with a bomb. The Raiders are enemy number one on this guys list “its personal” to I mean if you follow this guys column you can only agree that’s the case. When dose it end when do the Raider’s finally say hit the road you hater. We are trying to get back to winning ways fans need to be positive and up beat allowing Peter king in to the training complex would be a mistake a statement must be sent. Boston MA otnom@nescape.net
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Queston which espn, or NFL analyst do you guys despise the most. I just finished watxh DHB draft, tom jackson,
and cris cater are idiots, but i would have to give it to jackson.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Thec,
I understand what you are saying, so if Mario us playing well then we should keep him there , but if Barnes is playing better then you know what we should do.
I think Mario should play LT and Barnes RT, but I want them to earn it. So, I would add Pears and make all 3 compete.
No more Al programs!!! You compete, and then you earn you position.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Brien The General 510 Says:
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
And Pete I called JLH 2 breakout not you. I got archives to prove it. And i called chaz n mario as well
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i don’t recall saying that JLH would have a breakout year… i’d be happy if he does…
i don’t need to be reminded about what i said last year…
i said Higgins didn’t have a brain…
i said i didn’t think any receiver who was on the previous year’s squad should be on the team…
and i also said i was wrong about Higgins…
being on the squad that is…
i still haven’t retracted the “not having a brain” thing…
let’s see how he does, after a few games i might say he does have a brain…
stranger schitt has happened…
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
MARIO HENDERSON!!!!!!!!
wow this guy has just been on the rise.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
The Bronco Ex Bit.. On NFL Live on ESPN.
Give me 2 mins with him, and I’ll have him begging and calling on Mr. Davis for help and mercy.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Raiderforlife……..
Hope you feel better, by getting that off your chest.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Rod Woodson &Eric Allen are the the ones i do trust.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Free Dirty!
Bring Back 4eva!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
and where is LMN???
Bring Back LMN
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
909Raiderlifer, I do feel better and hope it happens Peter King is a Raider Hater plane and simple and to let him in the complex is a crime.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
He is well, and will try to have a connection to the net by sept.
Just moved to big house and is doing very well. Sounds very happy bro.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
” mark schlongface”…..
LO effin L……
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
408,
Post 26 is about 4eva.
Big house, big Land, BBQ, Green, and Beer!!!
He is very Happy!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I’ll have to go with Tom Jackson, Cris Carter and Trey Wingo. Those three were totally unprofessional when DHB was drafted.
Its one thing to have a rationale discussion as to whether he should have been the first WR off the board.
But the laughing and jokes was disappointing and unprofessional. The kid was waiting for the interview and they are making fun of him as a person and player. And Cris Carter should know better considering his son is about to play in the white hot spotlight of Ohio State.
Garbage. I was actually shocked when that happened. After the straight insults from the media….I became 100% on board with D-HB and Mitchell as Raiders.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
408,
We should all go visit him. Me and Raccoon want to.
Smoke party at 4eva’s!! lol
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
THere are some that know what the Raiders are capable of. Gil Brandt is picking the Raiders to take the AFC West. Now that guy knows football and every guy that plays the game. Also, Michael Smith said he thinks JaMarcus Russell is going to break out.
I think those that get beyond the sensationalism and all that and look at the Raiders critically can see that there is a potential for something cool to happen in 2009
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
O, I am good with the competition, and your right no more scholarships as this is pro football not college.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
909
Im in but it would be better to all meet up at a home game… (Florida is kinda far 4 me)Ill bring the greens since we’ll all be in my area.. Im just sayin
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Raiderforlife…..
Hopefully Al, will have John Herrera at the gate with an axe handle in hand waiting for King, calling him a “pot smoking buddy.” of Kawakami’s before whacking King on the knee cap…..lol
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Mike Mitchell is going to break out, all over LT, i expect JT2 to flat out knock LT out of the game….
Mike Mitchell = Jack Tatum II
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
S&B D…
Bringing the heat… I dig your take brethren… Keep up the good work…
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
post 29, Yeah i just watched it. You could see in DHB’s eyes he was a lttle stunned. I hope it wasnt because of the zoo animals like cater, jackson, and wingnut’s performance. That was an utter embarrasment.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Thec,
If you know you can’t start because the player infront of you is on a scholarship program like Sam Williams, then why would you work harder??
If the backups are not working hard to earn a starting position, then the starters are somewhat secure and relaxed.
I don’t want relaxed starters, I want hungry players!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Hey SnB, funny how when a guy says something positive about the Raiders you say he “knows football” but if a guy is negative its “garbage”. Funny, funny, funny…..
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Thec,
You watch a ton on Ohio U football???
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
so how many of you guys twitter???
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I want to see Mitchell hit Brandon Marshall, and the next play hit Royal!!!
He is so fired up, Murphy jumps to congrats him, but MM hits him hard on the sideline.
“That’s for all the Ohio Crap you gave me” MM said.
lol
Go get’em Mitchell!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
DHB=Troy Williamson, are you Jerry Mc donald?
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
LMAO @ 43!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
The hate from BSPN even carries over to they’re radio programs.
I was running some errands this morning, and flipped over to the local bspn station, had some d-bag I’ve never heard of taking calls about the NFL. A member of the NATION asked this jackazz about the Raiders, this puke went on a rant about Russell’s over weight, doesn’t think Russell can step it up this year. Blah, blah…. pathetic…
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
DHB=Troy Williamson,
Your name is quite telling. I would bet the farm you didnt even know, or had ever heard of DHB. Question my raider hatin friend, how much maryland football did u watch. You sure have a bold name and opinion to suggest DHB is TW without the young man palying a game. How studious of you…. try again, jerry.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Thec,
Good answer, thought so. Love guys who predict that a dude is gonna dominate yet has never seen him play. LOL!!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:14 pm
9 all the damn time, we get that kinda hate. Makes me proud to be a member of the NATION.
On another note, i woulld be willing to bet jerry mcdonald is some of these trolls that post in here. Drive your ratings up, unique hits, advert money and the such…
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I watched no less than 3 Maryland games a year and watched their Bowl game this year real close. Nice try though. Working at a FOX sports grill has its advantages come football season.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
DHB=Troy Williamson Says:
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Hey SnB, funny how when a guy says something positive about the Raiders you say he “knows football” but if a guy is negative its “garbage”. Funny, funny, funny…..
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I’m calling b.s on that. I have no problem with critical analysis from the media. That’s their job. And when the Raiders have played as poorly as of late…a lot of criticism is well-deserved. In fact, you will hear me criticise the Raiders all the time. Especially Al Davis’ coaching decisions and draft methodology.
But making fun a kid on draft day because you didn’t like the pick is B.S. Laughing and giggling it up….denigrating his accomplishments….and doing all of this while the kid is listening with his family and about to be interviewed.
Tell me another time that’s happened before.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I guess even dishwashers need jobs…
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Time to make some popcorn, this could be good…
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
909
already on my 3rd beer…
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
DHB=TW,
You are so predictable, you must be an alias for MR. that was his tacticle line of thinking, so very predictable. LOL @ you name because it speaks of the same thing you accuse me of jerry. How much DHB have you seen, and yet you call him TW ROFLMAO….
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Exactly how did they “make fun of the kid” or “denigrate” him? You cant call B.S on it cuz you just said it not 25 minutes ago. LOL!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Oh so you are a griller, i like my steaks well done, jump on that proto. So if that is your occupation, how is it that you massqurade to be an all knowing all seeing football guy Funny occupation fox sports grill
ROFLMMFAO….. Fox sports grill????? WTF…..
ROFLMAO
I can see thru you though and you are funny to say the least I cant stop laughin at you.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Like I already said, I have seen DHB quite a bit, my job entails it. Sux to be called out for spewing pure BS dznt it pal?? LOL!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
thec
I thought he was a dishwasher
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Yep, I work at the one in Atlanta while going to school, so make fun of it all you want, I dont care. Only have 1 more year left. Fact remains I have watched DHB play and he never struck me as a top 10 pick. Your screaming how great MM will be yet you never watched the kid. HILL ARE EE US.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
# DHB=Troy Williamson Says:
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Like I already said, I have seen DHB quite a bit, my job entails it. Sux to be called out for spewing pure BS dznt it pal?? LOL!!
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yeah and my job entails I drink beer and smoke the Purp all day…. what a joker!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I don’t mind the criticisms of the Raiders when it has some good points and is thought out. When you see guys making a joke about where a guy was picked on draft day that sh** is just over the top. I mean 7 or 27 pick that is a debate but trying to make a joke over it that’s another think. Peter King is not a journalist you only hear the worst from him your not going to hear McFadden looks very good or bad, you are going to hear Tom Cable doesn’t have what it takes to coach this team, the organization is dysfunctional and has no direction. I mean when are the Raiders going to help put a stop to this. Ill tell you when the fat pig Peter King gets to the gate and they tell him to fu** off you hater. Boston MA otnom@netscape.net
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I never said i didnt see MM play, you assume that by my non answer. You need to be careful how you interprete, as i saw through you hold card dishwasher, or grill master. So let me get this straight he never struck you as a top 10 pick, and you work at a fast food joint no less and football minds that get paid big bucks and not tips pick this guy. Forgive me for not riding with you on this one but bwahahahaha.
You saw something they didnt funny, coming from a guy working the dishwasher.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Im looking forward to the RNC,..and y`all goin?…next saturday.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
The DHB pick i didnt agree with but the damn guy is here now. Why dog the kid so bad? Troy Williamson is a different player than DHB. Try again
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
DHB=Troy Williamson Says:
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Exactly how did they “make fun of the kid” or “denigrate” him? You cant call B.S on it cuz you just said it not 25 minutes ago. LOL!!
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Garbage! You listen to this clip and compare the “real” analysis that Jesse Palmer gives to the derisive…insulting…nonsense from Cris Carter…who decides to make a spectacle of himself.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4100600
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I agree with you Raiderforlife, The announcers are making fun of someone who has no control over where he was picked. You can make fun of the Raiders for picking him where they did, but why make the kid feel bad for being picked when he was? No one has any control over when they are picked. If that’s funny to an announcer, then so be it, but was the point of interviewing him to make fun of where he was picked, or to learn something about the kid and how he will appraoch the game? It seemed lame to me abou the laughing from people who are supposed to be professional on TV making asses of themselves.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Barnes is an insurance policy as a LT against Mario being a fluke last year – personally speaking, I don’t think Mario is a fluke – he has the size (he has gotten HUGE since his rookie year when he looked too thin to anchor), long arms (Gallery’s downfall at Tackle), and agility/speed/feet to play the position – Tom Cable and the strength coaches have done a great job with him.
Cable should just get it over and move Barnes to RT to get him the reps right now – he could be the next Lincoln Kennedy (bust at LT, Pro-bowler at RT for us). Anything happens to Mario, Barnes can step in for him and Green/Pears/McQ can duke it for the primary backup position. Finally we’ve got some decent depth on the oline and some quality starters. With Mario’s break through and the addition of Pears, Barnes, and Satele (with Wade backing up who was better than grove IMO), and Gallery’s accession to probowl level with Carlisle playing well in the system we’re good to go (upgrades would be nice but we’re set for a couple of years).
Routt pressing Johnson for playing time is a shocking surprise – very welcome surprise, but very shocking. Routt does belong on the outside and it did take Nnamdi four years to finally break through so maybe Routt has finally transformed from a track star to a football player. Good news all around because Johnson can play the slot and having three good corners in our system is a necessity.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
# KoolKell Says:
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Im looking forward to the RNC,..and y`all goin?…next saturday.
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KK
ill be there… doing this…
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/the408RAIDER/FromLynnsCamera340.jpg
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Hey Raider fans Crabtree is holding out and our guy DHB is in camp but you will never hear that comparison at ESPN. Just Tom Jackson laughing like a fool while Chris Charter make a fool of him self.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Cable, on Mike Mitchell: “A guy thats getting lined up right, making the right calls.”……raiderbeat.com
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Getting the mental things down early, is the way to impress the Coaches, let’s hope this carries over when the hitting starts tomorrow…
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
JerrymcdAl Davis arrives for his second practice . . .2 minutes ago from PockeTwit
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Big AL in the CASA!!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
more hater aid from Jerry
JerrymcdWarmups for last of 8 ‘learning’ practices. Derrick Burgess has missed all 8. Apparently, he hasn’t learned a thing.10 minutes ago from PockeTwit
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Routt will be what he is…..a track star, like cable said don’t give too much emphasis on what’s going on out there he’s not beat out CJ no way unless Deion Sanders held another prime u practice, then he would have a chance!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I tend bar, its actually fun as hell. Watch sports and pour beers all day, sux to be me. Did you watch MM?
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
DHB is a totally diff player than Williamson?? How so?
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
408….
No beer for me today ); had way to many yesterday, I don’t recover as fast as I used to……although a 16oz. bloody mary was required over at the local dive at 10:30 this morning……lol
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
4eva & Roxy…
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/the408RAIDER/DSCI0038.jpg
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
There is a BIG difference between a bartenter and a beer tender.
Know how to make a flaming Dr. Pepper?
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
word…
and there’s an even bigger difference between bar tender and dishwasher….
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Oh yeah, on the front of “BSPNs” football site under headlines is a line about Crabtrees hold out….. Haters??? Unreal…
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Amaretto, 151 and a beer
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Oh, and a BIC
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
408 enough of those gay pics,..aight bra?
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Ha!
#
David White
bydavidwhiteRussell deep to DHB for a perfectly timed timing pass. Makes up for a few earlier drops.6 minutes ago from mobile web
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I am going to run to the 50 yard line at the RNC this saturday,..nude,..and sodomize 408….who said that?…..lol…
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:14 pm
whateva fake KK Ill be at all home games come C me…
ill be the guy doing this
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/the408RAIDER/FromLynnsCamera340.jpg
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Dhb is a much more raw talent. Has better athleticism but not a polished at TW. Also more physical is DHB than Williamson
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:15 pm
LOL
sodomize deez fake KK…
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
You obviously have never watched TW. They are almost mirror images, DHB is built better, but their game’s are almost identical. TW and DHB are both bigger fast guys who were inconsistent and never dominant in college.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
WTF?
“RB coach Kelly Skipper is rolling a soccer ball back and forth with RB’s one at a time…a holy roller drill?”—-http://twitter.com/jerrymcd
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A FOOTBALL field is NO place for a freaking soccer ball, period.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Warmups for last of 8 ‘learning’ practices. Derrick Burgess has missed all 8. Apparently, he hasn’t learned a thing.
about 1 hour ago from PockeTwit
Al Davis arrives for his second practice . . .
41 minutes ago from PockeTwit
DHB, Chaz and Murphy spent time catching purposely low passes from intern Southwick . . . hopefully it won’t come in handy.
28 minutes ago from PockeTwit
RB coach Kelly Skipper is rolling a soccer ball back and forth with RBs one at a time . . a Holy Roller drill?
20 minutes ago from PockeTwit
JaMarcus deep down left sideline to McFadden . . . clank . . . rare drop.
16 minutes ago from PockeTwit
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I say we run the Holy Roller play 3 times a game!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
#82 & #83… o.k. then..
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
what are you talking about barnes not in right frame of mind he is doing all he can to be a part of the team i thunk he is in the right frame of mind other wise he would be upset that the job is mario henderson but it seams you want to write some BS that’s not true so go write some other crap about another team cause it’s all about the positive not the negative but it seams you want to find something negative about the silver and black like everybody else
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
“Javon Walker is running routes and making catches. He looks fast.”—http://twitter.com/raiderbeat
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Did they take him off the PUP list?
Also, sounds like DHB is not having a good day. Dropping balls in front of Al.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Scratch that. Spurrier wasnt there. 2 much purp lol
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Im attending the RNC, nude, with a 5 foot long strap-on on…looking for some action…who said that?……lol…
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
“Right” frame of mind as in Right Tackle….LOL! Idiot.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Time to fire up the grill…porterhouse time.
take care, all….
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Whats happnin up in here? bout a week and a half til the Boys in town,..should be off the hook, we will treat tailgate thursday night like its the superbowl!…and for all you fake asses in here using my name, you are weak and you know it.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
909 I go my grill goin as we speak,…fowl though, no porterhouse,..dang bro think you got me beat!
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I have a few spies in wine country, and says all looking awesome,…a little laid back on the field as you all know via the 2 dorks who hang there and tweet,..but lookout tomorrow, collision time,..see what Mitchell is all about,…Im not sure why Oakland doesnt take a flier on Marvin Harrison,..on a crucial 3rd and 5, he would never drop that ball.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I’m starting to like what Cable is doing. Barnes & Henderson will be the book ends. RG & C will be competitive. More DMAC & BUSH less Fargas. Bush basically served Cable his job in that Tampa Bay game & Cable knows it.
Marshall Law!
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I will never understand why Fargas gets bagged on in here,..so many here never attend games,..they layin on the couch clueless,..in my opinion, and my opinion is always right,..Fargas is the hardest working, toughest, butt kicker on the team,…plays hurt,…team man,…no ego,…and yet in here hes a bum,…Im still waiting for dmac to be anything buy a guy that wont play if he has a hint of an injury…Bush had one good game against a tired old defennse that quit…I like Bush, dmac Im still waiting,…I still take Fargas over both of those guys,…and his dad is at every game on the sidelines and comes to my endzone and talks to us during pregame crap,..I hope Fargas starts every game.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:37 pm
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August 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Im not going to even repeat all the reasons why Fargas should be on the bench. Its been beaten like a dead horse.
BUSH & DMAC!
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Ya ok mista…Iv read in here the bullshiit reasons, nothing legit…dmac isnt a workhorse, not even close, and Bush, hes had one good game.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Maybe you are biased because his father goes to the games?
If you cant see his talent is very limited in contrast to Bush & Dmac I cant help you out.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Questions:
1. which RB would give us a higher ypc?
2. Which RB would give us a better chance to score?
3. Which RB would give a defense more problems?
4. Which RB is the most versatile?
5. Which RB is going to be featured this year?
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
DMAC has scoed more TD’s with turf toe in 1 game than Fargas in 2 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELLO! U PLAY TO WIN THE GAME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
post 113, roflmao…. herman edwards reset…
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Hey hes back, thec. Still waitn on an answer on how many Ohio U games you watched……
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Fargas and McFadden will be the ball carriers for this club. Bush will get some short yardage and goal line stuff, nothing more nothing less. Fargas or MCfadden WILL get banged up, thats when Bushleague will get his shot.
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Thec Says:
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Queston which espn, or NFL analyst do you guys despise the most. I just finished watxh DHB draft, tom jackson,
and cris cater are idiots, but i would have to give it to jackson.
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My vote is Uncle Tom Jackson. That MFer hates us with a passion and says it on air. He laughs at the thought of the Raiders. In 2002 the only time he really put forth some effort to cover us was Super Bowl week and that was b/c there were only two teams remaining.
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:27 pm
SNB Defense Says:
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
THere are some that know what the Raiders are capable of. Gil Brandt is picking the Raiders to take the AFC West. Now that guy knows football and every guy that plays the game. Also, Michael Smith said he thinks JaMarcus Russell is going to break out.
I think those that get beyond the sensationalism and all that and look at the Raiders critically can see that there is a potential for something cool to happen in 2009
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Yeah, Michael Smith is from the 504.
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Sure, Tom Jackson hates the Raiders with a passion. That’s because, as a Denver Bronco, he was the unfortunate victim to the many beatings brought upon by the Raiders.
I hope the Raiders can “break out” this year…however still uncertain about the receiving core. The one thing that sticks to my short term memory about last year was the pathetic “air” game.
August 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
I’m not as concerned about our receivers as I am of JaMarcus getting them the ball.
Case in point: In less than 5 seconds name 1 Saints WR?
We all know Brees is the QB but the WRs are pretty much unknown outside of New Orleans. Yet the put up numbers because of Brees.
Zach Miller is faster than their best receiver. We just gotta protect the pocket and let JaMarcus keep saying “Chill, we got this.”
August 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
These writers just spit out information and statswith little regard for FACT. During Barnes 4 years as a starter with the Jag’s he averaged 4.75 penalties per year and a little under 5 sacks per year.
The sacks during his early year raised the average to the just under 5 sacks per year. But his sack numbers during his last couple years were very low.
Watching him play against the Pats, Colts, Ravens, Pittsburg and other 3-4 power house D’s the kid more than held his own against some very good ends.
The Jag’s let him walk more for his off field issues than his play. Jake Grove allowed more sacks the ONLY year that he started 16 games than Satele and Barnes almost combined.
Just because these media types write something does not make it TRUE. Check the stats on penalties and sacks allowed by both Satele and Barnes for yourself.
Jerry is dead wrong in his writing Barnes was let go because of to many sacks and to many penalties.
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Marques Colston!
Zach Miller is faster than Colston ? Wakeup from your dream!
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August 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 pm
I’m not as concerned about our receivers as I am of JaMarcus getting them the ball.
Case in point: In less than 5 seconds name 1 Saints WR?
We all know Brees is the QB but the WRs are pretty much unknown outside of New Orleans. Yet the put up numbers because of Brees.
Zach Miller is faster than their best receiver. We just gotta protect the pocket and let JaMarcus keep saying “Chill, we got this.”
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