Disconnect remains with WRs
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 at 6:50 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News and notes from Tuesday’s second practice:
– If Tom Cable was hoping quarterbacks and receivers would get on the same page with the wide receivers after a shaky first practice, he failed to get his wish.
Wideouts were an afterthought both for JaMarcus Russell, who his coach said bore responsibility for timing issues in the first session, as well as Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye, as the Raiders went through third down and red zone team sessions in shorts and shells.
The majority of the completed passes went to tight ends and running backs, with misfires and occasional drops going to wide recievers, virtually across the board.
– Neither safety Mike Mitchell nor Darrius Heyward-Bey participated in team sessions. Mitchell sat it out altogether after it looked as if he had a hamstring injury of undetermined severity near the end of the morning session. Cable will adress the availability of players Wednesday at a brief walkthrough, but don’t be surprised if Mitchell sits out the Dallas game.
Heyward-Bey was suited up and went through some drills, but was not involved in running pass routes against defenders in the team sessions.
– Before the final red zone session, Cable and Russell met for a talk in the middle of the field, with Cable appearing to do most of the talking. Each quarterback had an unsuccessful four-play series, and in the final round, Russell was skipped while Gradkowski and Frye each took one last series.
– Cable said Monday preparation for the Cowboys would consist mainly of working on things the Raiders would do this year, but it looked as if there was at least some rudimentary scout team working going on in the second session in getting ready for Dallas.
– The National Football Post is reporting the Raiders have shown some interest in free agent lineabacker Derrick Brooks, although “it was unknown what their level of interest is.”
Brooks, a player with Hall of Fame credentials, was exclusively a weak side linebacker in Tampa 2 defense throughout his career. The Raiders have what they believe to be their weak side linebacker for the next several years in Thomas Howard.
So it could be no more than the Raiders having their name floated as a possibility in order to get another team (like New Orleans) to react.
Besides, would Brooks want to change positions at this point in his career? If he did, and was moved to the strong side, economics say Ricky Brown, who received a high $1.7 million tender to prevent him from being a free agent, could dislodge Kirk Morrison in the middle.
Jon Alston the strong side starter last season after Brown was injured, is sidelined with plantar faciatis and Cable said he wanted to get a good look at rookie fourth-round pick Slade Norris against Dallas.
Morrison is in the final year of his contract and acknowledged Monday he was fighting for his job.
– I won’t be at the brief pre-game walkthrough Wednesday but should have access to a pool report and press update from Cable.
– More practice quick hits are available on my Twitter page.
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August 11th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Brien – If we run really hard…we can be the Raiders starting HB. You want to see if we can make the roster?
August 11th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
# 24 Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Well the Vikings had 2 1,000 receivers in Cris Carter and Jake Reed so Moss had to start 3rd with those guys already producing. Once Moss proved to be dominant, it was over for Reed.
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So let me get this straight, the vikes had 2 guys who proved themselves is regular season games and then when moss showed on the field he was dominant it was over for Reed? It is exactly what I’m saying man. DHB will eventually start but for now start those guys who helped the momentum that we pray is carrying over from last year
August 11th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
24, Harvey Williams ran hard too. So did Gaston Green
August 11th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Raiders also interested in OLB Brooks?
The New Orleans Saints appear to have company in their pursuit of free agent linebacker Derrick Brooks(notes).
A league source has told National Football Post that the Oakland Raiders spoke to Brooks recently, but it’s unknown what their level of interest is for in the 11-time Pro Bowler, who has spent his whole 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Under new defensive coordinator John Marshall, the Raiders are letting Ricky Brown(notes) push veteran Kirk Morrison(notes) at middle linebacker. Thomas Howard(notes) is projected to be the starter on the weak side. On the strong side, a foot injury has sidelined Jon Alston(notes), giving rookie Slade Norris(notes) time with the first team.
The Saints are looking for help after news broke that veteran Mark Simoneau(notes) will undergo surgery to repair a torn triceps. Simoneau missed all last season while recovering from back surgery.
August 11th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Brien – Exactly on the Harvey Williams thing haha. I don’t recall Gaston Green.
August 11th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Source: National Football Post
August 11th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Napolean Kaufman ran very hard but guess what…he produced. Charlie Garner also ran very hard and he produced as well.
August 11th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Damn Garner
August 11th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Raiders run game decreased when Garner came. Nap is the man
August 11th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Napolean Kaufman said Tim Brown was the best WR in 2001. Damn Fairy Rice. Nap is a real Raider. Too bad he got Jesus on me
August 11th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
damn straight!
August 11th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Farglass(AFLAC) sucks and so does the support for him
August 11th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Fargas ahead of McFadden and Bush?
This really is the dumbest team in America.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Garner use to trip over a blade of grass. He could catch like hell though
August 11th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
ZMiller is much better than Olsen. It just feels good saying that. Great draft pick.
Statistically beat Olsen out 2 years straight. If DHB turns out to be the truth (i.e. Branch redux, hopefully better), I suspect Miller will have a monster year.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
# Kirk Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Fargas ahead of McFadden and Bush?
This really is the dumbest team in America.
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No dumn means you dont know better. I think we know better…….gasp
August 11th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I dont want a monster year from Miller. Tight ends that make the pro bowl usually have garbage at WR. I dont want Miller being a pro bowl TE. That will mean our WR suck
August 11th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
dumb*
August 11th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
don’t you so called geniuses understand that preseason depth charts are usually pretty close to the depth chart you ended the previous season with.then they start to play the games and the charts change.it’s Aug. 11 for g0d sakes.the season is over a month away!get a gripe.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Well its time to roll out yall. Take care and just win
August 11th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Sooo I guess we had sucky WRs when Casper & Christensen were here?
August 11th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Lefty, yeah and that is a damn shame nonetheless. was dhb starting at the end of last year?
August 11th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Terp i said usually, not 100 pct of the time. Look at nowadays with teams. Guys like Gates,Gonzo and Alge Crumpler before he left atlanta.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Anyhow……..its time to get plastered……..see ya guys
August 11th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Brien-you do know what pretty close means don’t you?
August 11th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
And Terp you are talking about two totally different era when it comes to the tight end.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Yeah lefty and close is very sad. i have a feeling close may mean close to sept 14th against the bolts and trust me we will lose if Farglass is getting 20 plus carries. 3 and outs all night
August 11th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Outro
August 11th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Lets get pre season going shall we?
August 11th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Brien,i’d bet your yearly stash of purple Fargas doesn’t get 20 plus carries a game unless the others get injured.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOdj5Ou-kvE
fast forward to :45secs and go from there…
August 11th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
The 1st preseason game is almost always a disappointment. The 1s barely play and the backups are playing against other scrubs. Mostly cuts get the PT.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
mcfadden and bush should be a much better tandom than wheatley and kaufman. both dmc and bush are good receivers out the back-field.
the receivers …..
if javon’s comeback is for real i think jlh will be the odd man out as far as starting wr’s. you would have to think dhb is learning all three spots at wide-out. it could look like javon on one side schillens on the other and darius in he slot ,until he takes one of the starting positions. three big receivers with speed.(could pose serious problems) thus making z.miller the go to guy putting up todd christensen no’s. and a ticket to hawaii.
dhb will have a very productive rec.
his rookie campaign. having to go against our corners and being able to get seperation will pay huge dividens.he i think have the potential to be the best offensive player in this years draft.
if he emerges as the season progesses look for schillens or walker on the inside.
either way this can be a potent wr’s corps .
man, if our offensive line gels early and blocks well
i see us scoring 24 to 28 points a game ….. easy !
August 11th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
SaintKaufman – Thank you. That video reminded me of why I love football so much. That was good stuff.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
My brother and father are Cowboys fans. I love watching these games. Its awesome that they play on Thanksgiving Day. We’re gonna have a great time.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Having them also play on pre-season is such a bonus.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Ok, someone needs to re-light the fire under Russell and the receivers arses!!!
August 11th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Hwndr – Yes…with the talent surrounding Russell, hes really the key to the season. If he doesn’t come out sharp, this offense is in trouble.
August 11th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
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August 11th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
You’re welcome 24!
This guys videos are pretty good. Check out the JLH/Miller vid….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fqe7jj0KrA&feature=channel
August 11th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
i think cables plan is to let the run game open up the pass attack to let russell find his rythem with the wr’s. as the season moves on the offense will open up . the line is ‘key ‘ if russell has time you have to think he’ll get the job done . the line play can determine if we go 8-8 or 10-6 .
we are going to surprise …….
count down to armegeddon.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
dont get fool raider nation the haters have come out raiderhaters and raider “fans’ who talk bad about the raiders are the same thing russell has had a great camp -no comments from the haters one bad day and they have so many comments dont be fooled by fake fans
August 11th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Rog, it’s camp. I don’t care if Russell had the best day of his career today. Check the standings and let me know if there’s one single win there yet. Considering the past 6 years, I’ll start getting my hopes up when we pass win 5. Heck, as I’ve stated earlier as well, I might even settle for a mere 3 straight wins, something that hasn’t happened since 2002, mind you. In the meantime, call me a “hater” all you want. I’m keeping it real.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
maddenraider im talking to REAL fans im just being real
August 11th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
If there’s anything we learned in the Art Shell debacle, it’s that preseason games don’t mean squat.
I just want to see the offense put up a good drive or two, or at least see decent protection from the O Line.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I’m a real fan, Rog. I’ve probably been a fan before you were born. I’m just not an idiot like you wearing blinders.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I agree 24! Russell needs to be the man this year, or the Raiders will be set back a few more years…and no one wants to see that!
August 11th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
And if the offense has two good drives and the o line looks good, in this preseason game, DP, remember, it doesn’t mean squat. Your words. When the homers are in here predicting Super Bowl in light of a solid outing Thursday, I’m going to refer them to your comment. Thanks for getting my back.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Wow my people cattin off. Scared of a DUI tonight but yet wanna go to the Bar on Friday. LOL that is weird………….
Anyhow lookey here. My arch nemesis MR is in the building
August 11th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I thought Brien’s name had 510 in it, too? I can find out really fast if you’re the real Brien.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Super bowl aint happening yet until Cable shows us he isnt an idiot
August 11th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
MR, for some reason Jerry took it off. I have no clue why but oh well
August 11th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
7 step drop, B. All year.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
And if the offense has two good drives and the o line looks good, in this preseason game, DP, remember, it doesn’t mean squat. Your words. When the homers are in here predicting Super Bowl in light of a solid outing Thursday, I’m going to refer them to your comment. Thanks for getting my back.
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The outcome doesn’t means squat. If Russell doesn’t get laid on his butt by the starting cowboys DLine, that means something, I think.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Brien, 7 step drop baby, every down. Right?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Anyway MR, this is a football blog and its hard to talk football with ya, but anyways went to the Rock the Bells concert on Sunday. Nas performance was what was happening
August 11th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
3 step drop every pass play MR?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
MR we are dinking and dunking and I know that hurts your 49er spirit but this team cant do it. The QB’s skills arent conducive to it and I’m sure a genius like you understands
August 11th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Back to pass……..dink aint that right MR
August 11th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
brien!
August 11th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
3rd and 13 from the opp 30……back to pass……dink then punt. It will help the QB rating
August 11th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
LOL. Nice way to play the field, DP. You’re totally prepared for us stinking up the joint Thursday, so you got a little preemptive shot in with your recent comment, suggesting that pre season means nothing, even invoking Art Shell (there’s a great analogy for this year’s team. If half of what you guys say about Cable is true, we should be light years better than ‘06…), then when I bring up the prospect of us looking good on Thursday, and that I’ll refer to your comment up there when I’m trying to bring the kool aid guzzling homers, talking Super Bowl, down to earth, you come back and say, well, the score of the game doesn’t matter. But if our 1st squad looks good Thursday, you’re on the Super Bowl bandwagon, too. Can’t have it both ways. If we stink Thursday, show no signs of being disciplined and organized, it DOES mean something, and you know it.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Alright, you’re Brien. Either that or you’ve been studying your target well. I don’t mind a convincing troll. Like watching a good actor in a film.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Sup wit ya Bob? Hey what the hell are you doing on here? Arent we the same person?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Yes,..dont you enjoy talking to yourself man?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
MR, you would know about characters since you are a film director script writer?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Is Dave coming to pick you guys up in the RV tonight?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Bob I do. It brings me closer to home
August 11th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I’m not a film director script writer, Brien. I went to film school a decade ago.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Bob, Brien, have you guys talked to Dave? Is Dave mad? What’s he mad about today?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
TMR, I’m trying to be positive either way. I hope we’ll be good, hell I’ll settle for 7-9. Logic would say that this team should be better than last year, but the Raiders aren’t logical.
I try to find something positive no matter the outcome. There’s no point in being miserable over sports.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Dave’s mad. We can’t take the RV. Damn.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Is Dave coming to pick you guys up in the RV tonight?
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This is called studying your target lol
Come on sing it with me OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA
August 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Daves alright,…hey brien I will be there afterall,..gave away my 4 seats but Ralph giving me his extra,…try and make it man, we have big tailgate and dude cheap tix will be around, come down with us.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I just reliezed that. If we can truly stop the run. then. we are going to be a AWESOME team because our run game is actually really really good the more i get thinking about it. Jamarcus just needs to do the occasional PA to miller and convert 3rd downs to miller and stretch the defense with a bomb to heyward bey or two.
AFC WEST CHAMPIONS!!!!
im sip sippin on the kool aid!!!!
August 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Dave is cool as hell. Prolly burning some Sac town hippy lettuce right now. Maybe if you hit some every now and then you would be a cool person
August 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
You’re trying to be positive, which means you’re not optimistic, Death Pirate. You even invoked Shell, for crying out loud. If you can’t see the Freudian slip in your invoking Shell’s ‘06 preseason to insist this preseason means nothing, I sure did. For all of your forced optimism, you might think less of this team than even I do. I’m thinking 4 wins. If you’re seeing shades of Shell, you really can’t see the team winning more than 2. We’ll see.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Bob, got somewhere to be that day. Good look though. I’ll be around come Sept 14th
August 11th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
MR we will be 3-13 right
August 11th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
A cool person? Oh, sorry, Brien. Sorry I’m not “cool”. Fonzi. Shouldn’t you be doing your homework now?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Brien, it didn’t take much studying to come up with the Dave thing. Norco Bob comes in every day, asks for Brien, then tells Brien that Dave’s mad and that the RV’s not available.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
brien,…dont worry bout MR,..hes the same old miserable person, he cant change,…if he wants to come in here daily, actually hourly, and embarrass himself thats his bag.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Many things have to go right for the team to win the division
WE better pray Farglass doesnt start
WE better pray Russell doesnt stink up the place
WE better pray Cable isnt an idiot……again
WE better pray the oline and dline are tougher
WE better pray SD has some bad luck
WE better pray Farglass doesnt start
August 11th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Brien, I hope we’re not 3-13 come end of the season! But…
August 11th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
WE better pray Al Davis gets thrown out of the league.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
That’s right, I’m jealous of you guys because I don’t go to games. You nailed it. Bye, Norco. Say hi to Dave, when he feels better
August 11th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
maddenraider your an idiot you talk about madden ive seen madden at raiders practice over the years wistanding nexto al smiling yes ive seen this with my own eyes nothing you say is taken seriously you make up stats to make yourselfef seem right but i got news no one is falling for your propaganda
August 11th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Opening night formation will be a two TE set with McFadden in the backfield, with DHB and Chaz on the outside.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Hwnrder, Cable saw Bush and DMac have to be the starters. But it doesn’t matter what he thinks.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Hwnrdr, wassup man!
Late night appearance?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Whats up JHill? I would say, what about Murphy, but he did get hurt again, right?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
LOL, MR …
So you’re saying that Fargas will start b/c that’s what AD wants?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
rog, you’re acting way too hard right now. I’ll talk to you when you calm down, kiddo.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Yeah, one of those rare late night appearances!
August 11th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
No, JHill, of course I didn’t say that Fargas will start b/c that’s what AD wants. AD makes no decisions here, whatsoever. He’s known for being the most trusting owner in the league with his coaches, and never meddling. So of course I didn’t say that, JHill. Duh.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I hear ya on that one, Brien!
August 11th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
No, Murphy is just behind JLH, and possibly Walker when he gets back. We have A LOT of talent at this spot, so it’s going to be hard for him to see significant time.
Definitely a good “problem” to have.
I say trade one of these WRs for a 2nd rd pick in next years ridiculously deep draft.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
I agree Al Davis is a senile old POS but to say he would prefer Fargas start over DMC is cuhhhhhrazzzzyy.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
John Goodman…LOL. It’s funny you bring him up. He was a better coach in Revenge of the Nerds than Cable is in real life.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I don’t know what Al Davis wants, RaiderRon. But we’ll find out when the season starts. Because the starting lineup and the playcalling will be exactly what Davis wants. With a puppet like Cable at HC?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Ever stop and think that Fargas is just a better all around back than both Bush and DMC??
August 11th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I must say that is the first time I have heard that take!
Fargas is starting b/c of AD, now I have really heard it all.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
No doubt Cable is the ultimate puppett but I sure would think he would rather start a guy he drafted at number 4 than Fargas.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
That Cable drafted? Who did Cable draft? RaiderRon, you’re usually pretty smart. Did you smoke one earlier?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Ok we have a full house with Ron in the house …
This should be fun.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
RaiderRon, that could be, but aren’t you tired of opening play call…Fargas up the middle for a yard!?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Ok…I know this happens in the AM, but wtf is this “you’re posting too fast” BS?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
OK, Brien, what viable 3rd party candidate, who has a chance of getting on the ballot, would you rather see president than Obama?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Brien, ducking the question? Out of people who have a chance of winning, who would you rather see president than Obama?
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Come on MR. Try again. You know I’m not like the rest of these simpletons to get baited into a corner like that. Both McCain and Obama work for the same elite punks. It didnt make a difference. My damn name went in the space. I refuse to be duped
August 11th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
F5 Hwnrdr … you might have to do it more than once.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Evening Maddenraider, what’s up.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Evening also to Brien,Jhill,Hwnrdr.
August 11th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Yeah, I know…the last time I had to do it like 10 times…it just gets frustrating! I wonder if that is the mods way of controlling the blog?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Wassup Dell?! Any predictions for Thursday night?
August 11th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
hwnrdr, what about when you reload the page and it says you already posted that comment, when you haven’t posted anything? I have to go back to the main Raider page and re click on this link. This site blows. The recession’s hit IBA hard. This blog runs like we’re in a depression.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Hwnrdr,
I see your trying to comment in the evening, i usually read your comments in the mornin. The evening has a little more fight to the blog.
I will be there, and the raiders should win. I am reading the Cowboys are only going to play their starters only for a series or two.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
MR…I’ve gotten that too. I actually logged off and didn’t come back for a week or so.
Dell, I know. Its been awhile since I posted in the PM.
I actually sold my tickets for Thursday because I don’t have anyone that can watch the kids. But, I’ll be watching…
August 11th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Anyhow…….back to the Raiders
August 11th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
The SD game is all that matters. If the team doesnt start 3-0 its over. If Farglass starts its over. If Warren stays as the primary NT it is damn sure over. If Kirk starts at MLB its over. Wake up people and stop being stupid. You know better
August 11th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Hwnrdr
I usually leave by the third quarter, most, not all of the players remaing will be cut or practice squad development players.
It will be great to see some friends again, that we tailgate with.
I guess the game will be taped delayed in the Bay Area, so you’ll see the game still.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Dell…where your seats at and where do you tailgate at? I’m always in D lot somewhere around the 6th or 7th row in. Also sec 130, rw 31…I’ll be there for the Saints game on the 29th!
August 11th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Wow, many comments just got deleted…
August 11th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Meant that Al drafted.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Ok Brien,
If Fargas starts “were” in trouble. Why?
August 11th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Hwnrdr
I’m usually in the C lot, near the chain link fence on the freeway side. I have been meeting the same people for 10 years now.(Hegenburger side)
My seats are in section 112, two sections over from the black hole.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Kush
Did Ridoscheit ever get back to your question, regarding who his team is that he supports.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
***** WINNER: FUNNIEST POST OF THE DAY! *****
Brientheprivate Says:
No dumn means you dont know better. I think we know better…….gasp
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That is one of the funniest things you’ve ever posted, Bri…you should turn it into a T-shirt!
Man, it’s a great night to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
August 11th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Maybe one day we should meet up and have a beer, a shot, or whatever!!! First tailgate of the season in 18 days…cannot wait!
August 11th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Tom Cable should put Mike Mitchell on the shelf right now…don’t even mess around.
There’s another game next week — and I don’t want to “McFadden” the kid by playing him instead of healing first.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Raider O
Where are you? man your turning into a family man, keep it up.
Dakota you’ll read this in the mornin, signed up for the FFL, will wait for the draft and when the season starts, I will kick your behind.
Note to Dakota, stay away from Westbrook, to many injurys.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Who’s talking politics on a Raider Blog?? lol
August 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Haha Kush…Crab patty maybe crap of the draft if he sits out the whole year…
August 11th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
hayesdaze37
You have been on fire the last week or so, man are you ready for the season.
My favorite “HYPROCRITE ALERT”.
Thanks for the laughter, it’s all good.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
My english is terrible tonight, this lap top is too difficult to type using this small keyboard, plus I’m watching a movie.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
All I know is this…
We better have the best players on the field come 9-14 against the Bolts…btw: what happened to Charged Up, figure he’ll be here by now?
I don’t care who it is…Cable better stick to his word! Some Kool-Aid from OAKlifer in the morning sounds relaly good right now!!!!
August 11th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
And…the “disconnect” between the QB’s and the WR’s is a common occurrence during the dog-days of training camp — even for veteran teams (especially?).
Getting focused, and staying focused, at a high level is what camp’s supposed to prepare these guys to do.
So far, Cable’s approach seems to be working, with many more positive reports than negative out of camp. Now, can he get ‘em tuned-in on Thursday?
August 11th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Kush, this is not a blog for Raider fans or “Nation members”. This is a blog owned by InsideBayArea and operated by a journalist, completely independent of the Raiders. Comments sections are supposed to be on the topic of the current blog post.
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This comment gets the WTF??? award of the day.
Maybe I’m crazy but I thought this blog was called ‘Inside The Oakland Raiders’ and it’s facilitated by Jerry Mcdonald who’s an NFL correspondent for The Oakland Raiders.rotflmfao.
But apparently MR thinks that this blog is just about whatever the ‘topic of the day’ is. Has there ever been a topic on this blog that isn’t about something related to the Raiders???
That’s why I can’t take nothing that dude says seriously.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Dell,
My family is asking me to spend more time with you guys! lol
August 11th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Hwnrdr-i’m sure the players that are on the field will be the ones the staff thinks are the best,but they might not be the ones many on here think are the best.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Raider 0
When school starts I would expect to see less of your comments in this blog, plus having a family is always challenging to find time to comment here also.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Lefty: I’m staying confident on that! I know that there’s always going to be a debate on here on who starts and who should. I just hope that the players on the field are going to push hard so that we can get out of this slump!
Dell: I agree with you on that one. That is why I am hardly in here at night!
August 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Dell — I salute you, Black n’ Silver n’ Blues Brother. Yes, I am ready for the season…for the past 5-months.
I enjoy the HYPOCRITE ALERTS as much as anybody, too. They crack me up. We’ve all got at least a little hypocrite in us, but some got more than others, for sure.
That funny post by Brientheprivate a little while ago could actually qualify as a HYPOCRITE ALERT, too, since he was criticizing intelligence…while misspelling the word DUMB!
DUMN…Man, that’s just too funny.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Nights slowing down for now…time to sign off and say goodnight to you all, Nation!!!
Got to get my coffee ready for the AM…
Peace/Out!
August 11th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Kush-it’s funny.i’ve read many times where he has given people flak for being off topic-talking about something different than Jmacs topics.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Hayesdaze37.
I know you and Brien go around and around, and that’s between you two. I’m glad to comment with Brien due to his passion for the Silver n’ Black. Brien is fun to read and holds nothing back.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
we in trouble….SIGN VICK AND BROOKS
August 11th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Dell,
I have been posting less than before, and I will continue to do so.
I’m going to start learning how to play the Guitar. I’ve been shopping for a few days now.
There is much that I want to do, and not enough time or money.
Like I said, Me and time have a race going on. Time is winning, but I’m catching up fast.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I haven’t read any comments from SNB666, or RaiderDogg when I’m on the blog. My six week vacation was memorable, I traveled to many blues concerts and had a great time.
I was in New Mexico, what a show that was. I had some of the best tacos ever, and the crowd was great.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
the team is young and heading in the right direction.we don’t need a late 30 something LB and we sure as he11 don’t need M.Vick.players like JLH,Chaz,DHB,etc.,would be wasted with him.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Raider O
I have been trying to play the guitar for years, it’s great to sit and string some notes together.
May you find happiness in all of your time, besides you can always stay up later, forgo sleep.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
This lap top battery is calling out for me to sign out, later Raider Men.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Dell — I agree with much of what Bri says…right up ’til he shows his true colors with the name-calling, etc, as soon as somebody disagrees with him. There’s a reason he’s been banned numerous times, and it has nothing to do with what’s gone on between he and I. But, he does get mad when someone doesn’t agree with him…to the point of testoso-meltdown. Those are the times that crack me up the most, probably.
Raider on, Dell, I get where you’re coming from.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Dell-who did you see in N.M.?was it in Albuquerque?
August 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
# Kush Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Kush, this is not a blog for Raider fans or “Nation members”. This is a blog owned by InsideBayArea and operated by a journalist, completely independent of the Raiders. Comments sections are supposed to be on the topic of the current blog post.
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This comment gets the WTF??? award of the day.
Maybe I’m crazy but I thought this blog was called ‘Inside The Oakland Raiders’ and it’s facilitated by Jerry Mcdonald who’s an NFL correspondent for The Oakland Raiders.rotflmfao.
But apparently MR thinks that this blog is just about whatever the ‘topic of the day’ is. Has there ever been a topic on this blog that isn’t about something related to the Raiders???
That’s why I can’t take nothing that dude says seriously.
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
OK, Brien, what viable 3rd party candidate, who has a chance of getting on the ballot, would you rather see president than Obama?
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I don’t know Kush. Did you not see the Jerry MacDonald article about viable third party candidates in the next presidential election cycle??? Don’t worry. Neither did the rest of the known universe.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
lefty
I may lose this any time here goes, Animas River Blues Festival. I saw Shemekia copeland,Mem Shannon,Sugarhouse,Blues Wizard and the masters of humility and Edgar mac Blues band.
Better submit………
August 11th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Dell,
Thank you sir, and the same for you.
I have been sleeping less, but I don’t feel tired. I feel this energy in me that I haven’t felt since I was a kid.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Dell,
I feel as if I’m reaching my OPtimal point of operation.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
BTW, good to see you back here Dell. Maybe we can start getting some cogent Raider talk in here.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Don’t ask me why, but I’m actually more optimistic about the defense right now than the offense.
I think Marshall will have the defense in the top 20 this season.
But I think Cable has a severe problem with just putting the most explosive players on the field. That depth chart with Fargas as the 1st string receiver is making my stomach churn.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
O’s Depth Chart:
RE: T Scott, Matt S
DT: TK, Joseph
DT: Warren, Bryant
LE: Ellis, Jay
WLB: TH, Alston
MLB: Kirk, Euk
SLB: Brown, Norris
CB: Nnamdi, SR,
CB: CJ, Miller
FS: Branch, Huff,Eugene
SS: Mitchell, Boyd
QB: JR, Garcia, Frye
RB: DMC, Bush, Fargas
FB: OO, Reece
TE:Miller, Stewart, Rookie
WR: Chaz, DHB, JLH, Murphy, Walker
LT: Mario, Pears
G: Gallery, Johnson
C: Satele, Wade
G: Cooper, Paul
RT: Barnes when health, Green
August 11th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Not bad O, just a couple changes …
J’s Depth Chart:
RE: T Scott, Matt S
DT: TK, Joseph
DT: Warren, Bryant
LE: Ellis, Jay
WLB: TH, Alston
MLB: Kirk, Euk
SLB: Brown, Norris
CB: Nnamdi, CJ,
CB: SR, Miller
FS: Huff, Eugene
SS: Branch, Mitchell
QB: JR, Frye, Southwick
RB: DMC, Bush, Fargas
FB: OO, Neal
TE:Miller, Stewart, Rookie
WR: Chaz, DHB, JLH, Murphy, Walker
LT: Mario, McQuistan
G: Gallery, McQuistan
C: Satele, Wade
G: Cooper, Paul
RT: Green (I see ya!), Pears
August 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I like my depth Chart, Walker is the 5th WR on my chart, and Neal is Gone!
August 11th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Why do you want to get rid of Neal?
August 11th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Jhill,
I can live with that! lol
August 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Jhill,
I don’t want to cut Neal, but I want to see what Reece can do. I know he can catch, run, but can he block? If he can, then we need to cut Neal to keep Reece. We can’t have 3 FBs!
August 11th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Man, cannot live alone on bread…
Go Raiders!
August 11th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Jhill-no Garcia-i like it!however,Eugene over Huff.Brown backing up Kirk,and SLB still undecided between Alston and Brown.also,flip sides with Matt and Jay and Barnes backing up Mario and Boothe instead of Wade.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Lefty,
Can Boothe play C?
August 11th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
it’s waaaaay to early,but i’m beginning to wonder if Mitchell isn’t being set up for the IR-like we did with Bush.not the same circumstances,but give him a full year to sit and learn while Huff is given one last chance.just food for thought.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
sorry,i meant Morris.sometimes it pays to think before you write.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Lefty,
Mitchell doesn’t have a real injury, and he can learn more from being on the field. IMO I don’t think they will do that. He may not start at 1st, but he will play, and become the starter at some point.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I can’t wait to see this Desmond Bryant. Also Eugene, Mitchell and Branch give us a lot of versatility, I’ll include Huff if he includes himself.
I have to believe that Garcia is pondering retirement. Cable is really pushing Russell which is good. He’s refusing to let him relax. And Russell is growing in leaps and bounds as a result of it. That problem of holding onto the ball is due to his not wanting to turn it over. There is a fine balance if in doubt check it down.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Let’s not forget, he is the hardest hitter on the team. Atleast according to Madden 10. lol
August 11th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Lefty12, who’s Morris?
August 11th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
O,as i said just food for thought.however,i think he’ll be more of a special teams player this year but it sure won’t bother me if he is good enough to win a starting job this season as that will mean we are getting better and that is my main concern.
August 11th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
BHP,
I’m done with Huff ( the shadow king). If it wasn’t for the fact that he will cost us less being on the team, I would cut him.
1 INT in 3 years!!! 1 Dude!!!!! He is a DB, not a DT!!!
Sands has as many INTs as Huff in 3 Years!!!! 1 !!!!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Raider O, I think he made a mistake, he didn’t mean Mike Mitchell.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
LMAO @ 175!!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
6′1 220, runs a 4.4, angry, and likes to hit!!! Put him on the field. If he doesn’t hurt himself, he will hurt others.
I love this kid. He tackled Murphy!!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I don’t think MM cares for INTs. He just wants to punish people!!
This kid needs to be on the field. We need his attitude!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Raider O, I have to agree his aggressiveness makes us a very different defense. He may struggle early but that’s just par for the course. I have no problem with young players learning as long as they get better.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Priest-Chris Morris-center-Michigan State.yes i did-M.Mitchell.i haven’t seen him play except for his highlite reels,which i usually question.but from what i’ve read his coverage has been lacking and he could learn on IR.i’m not saying i think it WILL happen,just that i could see it happen.we’ve seen stranger things happen with our team.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Bush needs to start IMO, with Run DMC as our wildcard, change of pace back. Fargas, man this guy’s got heart and is tough, so I have a lot of respect for him but he goes down easy and goes down hard. Bush, on the other hand, makes them pay.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
River throws, Chambers is going up to make the catch, and…. Boooom
Mitchell knocks him out!
The Nation Is yelling: Mike!!! Mike!!! Mike!!!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
BHP,
We are not a SB team now, so why not play the young guys?
- we find out what we have.
- they get exp, and learn more being on the field.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Priest have you been to any practices yet?if so,have you noticed that kid Norris(LB) .i’m anxious to see him.he’s making the switch to lb from end so i wonder what his progress is.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
I miss having that attitude on my team.
Players like Regan Upshaw and Romo were fun to watch.
What ever happened to upshaw? That dude hit so many players late, it was funny!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Yeah I read the same thing Left, but that’s just because he’s overly aggressive. He’ll learn and start to read the QB better, Branch is a better cover SS becuse he’s played corner. Same as Huff, Mike is a safety IMO will be better a FS eventually IMO.
Eugene right now is the best FS we have but that could change with Mitchell here.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
No Lefty12, They wont let me in anymore I think I pissed off the Dir. of Scouting. When I devulged some info on the radio when Lombardi was here (you can’t do that in this org.). But Lombardi and I got along good something happened and it’s not real clear to me. But hopefully things will get better.
Hopefully!!
August 11th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
don’t get me wrong,i want to see him succeed because when he does he will make the team better,even though i’ve read some really good things about Eugene.plus,it will be great when he proves all the so called experts wrong,although they will never acknowledge it unless he becomes all-pro and they can’t ignore it.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
this “wall” is really what matters Jerr, not the physical wall but the mental wall.
watch this team click towards the end of camp, still four weeks away.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
i just find it really exciting that when you look at our roster how young it is-mostly 2-4 year players that will grow together.it looks like we are putting a team together that can put points on the board and put them up quick and our QB won’t have to be great,even though we all hope he is.if this Off. gets as good as many think it will,we will never be out of a game due to our quick strike ability.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Can’tstand, Russell is growing to read that he struggles putting it all toghether is expected. As long as he continues to improve. That is all that matters. Cable should continue to fry his as when he’s not right that’s his job. But he also knows Russel is much better than he was 6 months ago, and 6months from now he’ll be even better…………period
August 11th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
btw,when i speak of “quick strike ability” i don’t necessarily mean bombs away.i’m talking about being able to pick Defs.apart and move down the field in short periods of time with many different weapons.hopefully it will happen sooner rather than later.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
I expect great things from this team next year, and a flash of it this year.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
early start tomorrow so i’m out.later O,Priest,and any other Raider fan reading.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
We have all the weapons on Offense, WRs, TE, RBs, but I’m not sure of the Oline.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Later Lefty.
It’s getting late, so I’m done for the night.
Have a great night Gents, and later Nation.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:16 am
# priesttj Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Can’tstand, Russell is growing to read that he struggles putting it all toghether is expected. As long as he continues to improve. That is all that matters. Cable should continue to fry his as when he’s not right that’s his job. But he also knows Russel is much better than he was 6 months ago, and 6months from now he’ll be even better…………period
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agreed. i expect them to struggle for couple of more sessions and then BOOOM! evrything will be routine all of a sudden. im glad we hit this “mental” wall tghis early in camp.
also notice the difference between Kiffs PCs and coach Cables, how he gets his “constructive” criticism across to the media W/o the childish oneliners about a players performances about where they are lacking, always following them up in detail why he speaks up about a player leaving not much room for speculations on their part. i think thats why the media is not as negative as they used to be. they are being schooled in football 101 at the pressers and can see “the light” so to speak.
TC was a blessing for this team.
August 12th, 2009 at 3:58 am
We’re doomed
August 12th, 2009 at 4:28 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 4:45 am
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August 12th, 2009 at 4:50 am
lefty12 Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
it’s waaaaay to early,but i’m beginning to wonder if Mitchell isn’t being set up for the IR-like we did with Bush.not the same circumstances,but give him a full year to sit and learn while Huff is given one last chance.just food for thought.
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could very well B Lefty
August 12th, 2009 at 5:13 am
I was wondering why we drafted him…Be good in red-zone D: Darrick Brown
PERSONAL: All-district running back at Kentwood (Tangipahoa, La.) High School…Gained 2,200 yards in his career…State prep MVP twice in track…State champion in long jump, triple jump and high jump
August 12th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Good mornin’ crew (from the East Coast). I am ready for some football!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:42 am
aintKaufman Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOdj5Ou-kvE
fast forward to :45secs and go from there…
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Thankx SaintKaufman!!!
That was Great,imo
August 12th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Morning tbone…
Its a fine day 2B a Raider Fan!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Why pull a Bush on Mitchell and sit him???
August 12th, 2009 at 5:51 am
TBH, the roster for Week 1 preseason is really no surprise. I have a feeling that with Fargas in the backfield, we’ll see a combination of some power running early and see his ability to pass block while we try to give DHB a couple of deep balls. The fact that DHB starting is no surprise either, because he (of all people) needs a lot of game-speed action. They’ll probably pull Jamarcus after two offensive series.
Remember people – this is only the starting roster for this week’s game!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
What’s up 4eva, Tbone, Copenhagen? Tomorrow is the night!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:56 am
I just have nightmares thinking of fargas starting. NE cable waits till game is over to start giving dmac the rock. Jruss had to go to the staff and tell them we need to get dmac the ball! Please Mr. Davis people bitch when you step in but you have to let cable know get DMAC the ball and play BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:57 am
He may not B ready 4 the big leagues yet,Coenhagen_Fan
August 12th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Morning Hwnrdr,I bet you guys in Cali can feel it building!!!1 more day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:03 am
I am wondering if they are going to put Bush in during the second half (when some of the Cowboys starters are out) and let him just run wild on their defense, like he did against the Bucs. Also, limited touches early for DMac may be a safety move, more than anything else. I don’t think Cable is an idiot — I just think he is being extra cautious in game-planning for the preseason.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:08 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S. WHAT WOOD BE CONSIDERD A GOOD YEAR 4 THIS TEAM, 8-8 OR WINNING RECORD W/ WILD-CARD-PLAYOFF BIRTH ?
August 12th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Yeah 4eva, The intensity is starting to build! I can’t make the game tomorrow, and I heard that its on a tape delay for tv…but, i’ll follow on nfl.com, or here.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:10 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 6:08 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S. WHAT WOOD BE CONSIDERD A GOOD YEAR 4 THIS TEAM, 8-8 OR WINNING RECORD W/ WILD-CARD-PLAYOFF BIRTH ?
Good Morning Dirt Lot,
I think 8-8. i believe that will also let Cable keep his job. But who am I? The Raiders is going to have to beat SD Monday Night!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Good Morning NATION!!!!!!!!!
Bring on the Cowgirls!!!!!!!!1
August 12th, 2009 at 6:14 am
I think an early barometer, definitely, is the first 3 games; anything less than a 2-1 start and I think Cable will have to start sweating about his job. Beyond that, I think 8-8 is realistic and that 9-7 is optimistic; either one is attainable, but all depends on injuries, the run defense, and Jamarcus finally asserting himself as the leader of this team … oh, and no more fake field goals!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:14 am
take my kid 2 work…BBL NATION
August 12th, 2009 at 6:15 am
interesting depth chart!
Derrick Gray, Desmond Bryant & Ryan Boschetti are all competing at DT (not DE) for that 4th spot in the DT rotation. Sounds like Boschetti is the favorite, even though DMC knocked his block off in pass protection.
Paul McQuistan & Chris Morris will compete for the backup LG spot.
Mark Wilson & Marcus Johnson will compete for the backup RG spot.
Funny thing is … GUARD is not the natural position for any of these guys!
McQ, Wilson & Johnson are tackles & Morris is a C.
I think Barnes is a lock, so Pears is the favorite to land that 4th tackle spot against Marten & Wand.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:17 am
I think you’ll see some mixing of the offensive line pieces, particularly during the second half of the game tomorrow night.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:22 am
games are won & lost in the trenches … my prediction
LT: Henderson, Barnes
LG: Gallery, McQuistan
C: Satele, Wade
RG: Carlisle, Wilson
RT: Green, Pears
cuts – Morris, Johnson, Wand, Marten, Compas
DE: Scott, Shaughnessy
DT: Kelly, Joseph
DT: Warren, Boschetti
DE: Ellis, Richardson
cuts – Sands, Gray, Bryant, Gunheim (unfortunately)
August 12th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Good Morning Rockstar!
T-bone: …and no more 76 yard tries, either! oh wait, that was who again?
August 12th, 2009 at 6:26 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 6:08 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S. WHAT WOOD BE CONSIDERD A GOOD YEAR 4 THIS TEAM, 8-8 OR WINNING RECORD W/ WILD-CARD-PLAYOFF BIRTH ?
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8-8 would be leaps and bounds from the last few (6) years but we all know we want that 10-6 Division Winners to be chatting about this time next year!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:28 am
Morning Double R,
cuts – Sands, Gray, Bryant, Gunheim (unfortunately)
Harsh list to be on Sands needs tyo go but also needs replaced!! and I know your with me on this but I hope Gunheim gets a real shot at making this team!!!!
hwnrdr, raidertbone
You guys get the FFL invite???
August 12th, 2009 at 6:31 am
4eva, RR, raidertbone, mornin’ Nation! I’m fine with Fargas starting in preseason so he gets his annual “season ending injury” done with early so DMc & Bush can mop up the rest of the year. Yeah!!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:33 am
actually, Mark Wilson has been banged up during camp and you can’t make a positive impression by sitting on the bench… maybe that roster spot will go to Chris Morris (again)
I like that Gunheim kid a lot. I hope they give him a shot, but he might not make it based on how many LB’s, DB’s & WR’s Cable wants to keep
August 12th, 2009 at 6:33 am
so he gets his annual “season ending injury”
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I thought it was his annual~
” ohh it hurts just bad enought to where I can still play but be only productive in passblocking but im tough so i should be on the field @ 75%”
August 12th, 2009 at 6:33 am
good morning Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, OAKlifer, 4eva …
August 12th, 2009 at 6:34 am
good morning TW, Tbone, NMF, Copen …
August 12th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Wakey wakey eggs and bakey treys groupies
August 12th, 2009 at 6:37 am
OAKlifer, im tough so i should be on the field @ 75%”
haha, right, & the fans suffer! I just don’t want to see him bouncing off the back of his teammates blocking for him anymore. That sh!ts embarrassing, not enough strength to bust thru a block & not enough vision to go around your own offensive line!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Good Morning OAK,
The FFL invite? No, can’t say that I have…
I thought it was his annual~
” ohh it hurts just bad enought to where I can still play but be only productive in passblocking but im tough so i should be on the field @ 75%”
…but that is some funny stuff!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:38 am
I liked when fargas pulled his groin, wouldn’t you agree oaklifer
August 12th, 2009 at 6:40 am
I hate it when Fargas pulls OUR groin!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:41 am
whats up Trey?
how you doing man? I saw that Adrian Peterson commercial while watching NFL Live on DVR. Now I know the one you’re always talking about & drooling over …
Mike Hill replaced you last night. whats up with that?!?
He did a nice job too
August 12th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Like several of you, I really like Gunheim also. Compas may be on the way out, and I don’t see Marten going anywhere. Sands — not just yet … we just have to hope (I was SOOOOOOOOO hoping that B.J. Raji was going to be there this year!).
August 12th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Hey rr Found this on the web think you might like it:
http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/photos_large/2008/09/18/adrian-peterson-02_.jpg
August 12th, 2009 at 6:45 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 6:41 am
whats up Trey?
how you doing man? I saw that Adrian Peterson commercial while watching NFL Live on DVR. Now I know the one you’re always talking about & drooling over …
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If you look closely at that NFL commercial, you’ll notice (in the background) that Adrian Peterson is actually running away from all the Brett Favre papparazzi!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Found this on the web think you might like it
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Why? I’m not a woman or even a Vikings fan …
you’ve really lost it Trey. Did ESPN make you take a unpaid LOA?
August 12th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Yeah rr, I’m actually a “prime time”( if you will) kinda guy!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:47 am
I just saw the pic. Maybe Adrian Peterson is getting ready to release a rap CD (that’s how they usually look!)
August 12th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Tbone: so if we were to keep Gunheim, Marten & Sands on the 53 man roster, who would they replace?
August 12th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Let’s face it rr you got a little hard…..speaking of hard mike Mitchell may not play on Thursday nights preseason opener!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:49 am
ENOUGH ABOUT PETERSON! Has anyone got an update on our boy Danny Southwick? There seems to be lots of buzz in the NFL about signing “interns” to play quarterback!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:49 am
I’m actually a “prime time”( if you will) kinda guy!
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quick. somebody post a pic of a half naked Deion Sanders for Trey!
haha. j/k ole buddy ole pal
August 12th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Oaklifer? Haven’t posted in a while still looking at the pic?
August 12th, 2009 at 6:50 am
speaking of hard mike Mitchell may not play on Thursday nights preseason opener!
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Trey: Mike Mitchell makes you hard?
August 12th, 2009 at 6:53 am
treyrockstarespn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Oaklifer? Haven’t posted in a while still looking at the pic?
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IT Prob solved now!!!!!!
How you been ol buddy did you have “family” buisness last nite I too like Double R noticed you were replaced!!! who going to kick mark in the nutz for me when ur not there????
August 12th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Has anyone got an update on our boy Danny Southwick? There seems to be lots of buzz in the NFL about signing “interns” to play quarterback!
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With the contract signed by quarterback/coaching intern Matt Nagy voided by the league office and Kevin Kolb still fresh from a knee injury, the Eagles have signed former Temple quarterback Adam DiMichele.
DiMichele was signed in May 2009 after attending a rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He was released on June 11.
Meanwhile, we’re hearing that Nagy’s AFL contract indeed kept him from joining the team, not the fact that the Eagles had him in camp as, in essence, an 81st player on the roster.
Nagy, we’re told, is still under contract with the Columbus Destroyers. Apparently, the franchise asserted the claim, even though the AFL is now defunct.
Nagy had an opportunity in August 2008 to opt out of his AFL contract, but apparently didn’t.
-PFT
August 12th, 2009 at 6:55 am
No need double r
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/sioncampus/06/05/hot.not/deion.jpg
August 12th, 2009 at 6:56 am
hwnrdr Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Good Morning OAK,
The FFL invite? No, can’t say that I have…
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TW, Tbone, hwnrdr,
here is the name and password and a link but the link sucks may work for you tho!!!
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/528978
JerryMacskidz (ID# 528978)
PW: ONENATION
we already have like 7 of us in there room for 7 more!!!should be fun!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:57 am
noticed you were replaced!!! who going to kick mark in the nutz for me when ur not there????
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Marko was replaced too!
by Darren Woodson last night.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:58 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Tbone: so if we were to keep Gunheim, Marten & Sands on the 53 man roster, who would they replace?
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Bayes, Compas, Foschi
August 12th, 2009 at 7:00 am
its gonna be great to see the new guys move in an NFL game for the first time. Nessy, Bryant, DHB, Murph, Slade, Dixon, Miller-Lite, MM, vets like Pears, M Johnson, the ONeal-bros, Frye, Bosch… cant wait!
and NMF(and everyone else wanting the end of JF). one more year bro, give it one more year. this team is not expected to make the big run this year although everybody has a chance to have a breakout-season in this league. but one more year of Fargas taking away some hits from our youngsters is the wAY to go IMO, while in the meantime we try to find answers to our other questions. i bet you having Fargas probably added two-three more years to DMCs and MBushes overall careers dont you think? we couldnt have given MBush the time to heal when he came in hurt dont you think? DMC had problems staying healthy regardless.
i for one love the “oldschool” approach, patience displayed here by the Raiders.
what im trying to say is, fastforward two years from now, and these guys will be fresh and healthy as an ox by the time our QB and the rest of the team is ready, in their prime too if nothing bad happens.
everything is about Russells developement for the next couple of years. so IMO that RB group can dink and donk along. once JR is ready and time flushes out those vets, todays back-ups will become the vets. and they should, will be ready to step up mentally AND physically by then.
think longterm . as AD and others around him stated, there is a longterm plan in effect here ever since we took Russell…the ol’ fox is taking a shot of becoming a Dynasty, folks! dont you guys see this?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Come on groupies we all know Tuesday nights are not Trey nights, besides I’m moving on to more important segments: mike & mike & Trey
or maybe pti: Trey edition
or maybe otl: Trey = the t
just throwing some names up but you get the picture
August 12th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Derrick Brooks could be of use as a LB/coach Im not sure he would have the Lerenzo affect in on the team but he knows his stuff……but isnt he from a traditional zone coverage scheme we have like 3 zone play in our D playbook!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Jon Runyan gets clearance to run
Posted by Mike Florio (PFT)
Tackle Jon Runyan, a grizzled veteran who has started every game the Eagles have played since 2000, has received clearance to run on his surgically-repaired knee, according to Sal Paolantonio of ESPN.
“I’m cleared to do everything, except hit people,” Runyan told Paolantonio. “And I’ll be able to do that in about two weeks.”
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sign him Al !!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Hey Rockstar, where’s Gabrielle?
Thanks for the link OAK…unfortunately I cannot open it here at work…
August 12th, 2009 at 7:02 am
What the heck is wrong with this blog!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Oh and chris berman is teaching me how to say raiders the way he says it
August 12th, 2009 at 7:03 am
CantstandtheHaters Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:00 am
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nice post bro!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Thanks for the link OAK…unfortunately I cannot open it here at work…
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Just regular yahoo public leauge try to go into it that way using the name and password either way you should give it a shot at home!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:05 am
BJ Legend 34 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:02 am
What the heck is wrong with this blog!
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your hear that’s what’s wrong
August 12th, 2009 at 7:06 am
BJ Legend 34 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:02 am
What the heck is wrong with this blog!
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your here that’s what’s wrong
August 12th, 2009 at 7:06 am
CSTH:
I am right on board with you. What we had did not require a quick-fix. First, we had to get Kiffi the pretender out (which we did); second, we needed to promote an old-school guy (which we did); third, we needed to have a different approach to training camp, maximizing fundamentals and minimizing injuries (which we did), while at the same time getting rid of a cancerous free-agent-to-be (which we did). Finally, we had to answer the quarterback question (which I think has been done now). Now, we are primed to make a run at the division, and our timing could not have been better! Now, let’s see how the pieces fall into place.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:07 am
I like Derrick Brooks, both as a player & person, but I don’t think he fits here.
The Saints worked him out and gave him a physical after losing LB Mark Simineau. I think he’ll sign there and look forward to playing against the Bucs twice this year
locks at LB: Morrison, Howard, Brown, Alston, Norris, Ekejiuba
Condo is also a LS/LB … and I don’t see us keeping 8 LB’s on the roster unless Sam Williams makes it by scholarship alone
August 12th, 2009 at 7:08 am
************Hey Jerry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**********
Why do I keep getting slow down messages deleting my posts even though I only submit my comments once, hiting th ebutton rrrrreal ssssllloowwww?
Jerry fix this crap for crying out loud!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Anyone see the bald guys on the broncos?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:09 am
and I don’t see us keeping 8 LB’s on the roster unless Sam Williams makes it by scholarship alone
LOL which will prob happen!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:09 am
CantstandtheHaters Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:00 am
its gonna be great to see the new guys move in an NFL game for the first time. Nessy, Bryant, DHB, Murph, Slade, Dixon, Miller-Lite, MM, vets like Pears, M Johnson, the ONeal-bros, Frye, Bosch… cant wait!
and NMF(and everyone else wanting the end of JF). one more year bro, give it one more year. this team is not expected to make the big run this year although everybody has a chance to have a breakout-season in this league. but one more year of Fargas taking away some hits from our youngsters is the wAY to go IMO, while in the meantime we try to find answers to our other questions. i bet you having Fargas probably added two-three more years to DMCs and MBushes overall careers dont you think? we couldnt have given MBush the time to heal when he came in hurt dont you think? DMC had problems staying healthy regardless.
i for one love the “oldschool” approach, patience displayed here by the Raiders.
what im trying to say is, fastforward two years from now, and these guys will be fresh and healthy as an ox by the time our QB and the rest of the team is ready, in their prime too if nothing bad happens.
everything is about Russells developement for the next couple of years. so IMO that RB group can dink and donk along. once JR is ready and time flushes out those vets, todays back-ups will become the vets. and they should, will be ready to step up mentally AND physically by then.
think longterm . as AD and others around him stated, there is a longterm plan in effect here ever since we took Russell…the ol’ fox is taking a shot of becoming a Dynasty, folks! dont you guys see this?
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Yep
August 12th, 2009 at 7:10 am
The Raiders will be ok is they do two things.
Start Michael Bush and blitz.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Hey Rockstar, where’s Gabrielle?
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Gabrielle Union?
hopefully at my place waiting for me to get home!
j/k. I’m married and I know you’re talking about our waitress Gabby.
Gabby! get these fellas some coffee please. put it on my tab!
I thought Trey was going to pay for breakfast coming in here talking about eggs & bacon this morning, but I guess not. cheap b@stard!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:11 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:07 am
I like Derrick Brooks, both as a player & person, but I don’t think he fits here.
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oh really rr, is this because he doesn’t run a 4.3 40?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Trey: Mike Mitchell makes you hard?
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Hey, that could be his nickname:
Mike’s Hard Lemonaide, squeezes WRs until they’re juice.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:13 am
good morning Kirk, CJ, CSTH …
August 12th, 2009 at 7:14 am
treyrockstarespn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:06 am
BJ Legend 34 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:02 am
What the heck is wrong with this blog!
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your here that’s what’s wrong
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When did you say summer vacation was over so you can take your donkey loving @$$ back to grade school?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:15 am
is this because he doesn’t run a 4.3 40?
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LOL. good point Trey. that could be part of the reason too!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:15 am
CantstandtheHaters,CJ Legend 34
You guys down for our FFL????
August 12th, 2009 at 7:15 am
# treyrockstarespn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Anyone see the bald guys on the broncos?
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Hey, if you want to see something even MORE embarrassing, go to the Broncos website – they have a section called “Broncos Country” which shows off pictures of their fans. There is one photo in particular of these guys who call themselves “Tha Horsemen” … DONKEYS!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Raider Rockstar good morning bro!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:17 am
I thought Trey was going to pay for breakfast coming in here talking about eggs & bacon this morning, but I guess not. cheap b@stard!
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And he makes more than two or threee of us together I know Bspn is handing out the CASH!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:17 am
I would not count on Brooks being a Raider. I think he fits in better with the Saints D than our D. We need guys that are jelling together that we can see two-three years from now playing in their prime.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:18 am
excatly Tbone. the plan is there regardless of what happens along the way. otherwise the boss wouldnt say he wants two more rings AND M Vick would be in town two month ago
August 12th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Colt Brennan made a bet with the Redskins DB’s that they couldn’t pick him off during thier entire training camp. He finally threw a pick on Day 13 and it cost him $100
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good thing JaMarcus Russell didn’t make a bet like that! Nnamdi would be jumping everything in sight …
August 12th, 2009 at 7:20 am
If Trey’s got all that jack, maybe it’s because he is making a guest appearance on Adrian Peterson’s new rap album (just kidding about the album) — but I know he is feelin’ the love!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:21 am
the plan is there regardless of what happens along the way. otherwise the boss wouldnt say he wants two more rings AND M Vick would be in town two month ago
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Along with T.O. and whoever else!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Colt Brennan made a bet with the Redskins DB’s that they couldn’t pick him off during thier entire training camp. He finally threw a pick on Day 13 and it cost him $100
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It’s horrible what back-up QBs will do sometimes just to make themselves appear relevant!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:23 am
OAK, i have never played FF bro. but i try if you guys dont mind a rook constantly asking questions lol
August 12th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Colt Brennan is getting his confidence back. That is good considering that he lost it at the Sugar Bowl that year!
Sorry guys, he played for my home team…and didn’t get drafted by any of our rivals, so i wish him well!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:25 am
ExOAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:15 am
CantstandtheHaters,CJ Legend 34
You guys down for our FFL????
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Excuse my ignorance but what is the FFL?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Morrison is in the final year of his contract and acknowledged Monday he was fighting for his job.
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Brown & Alston only signed 1 year deals this offseason too. Has Howard got 1 more year after this or is this his final year as well? Next offseason should be interesting. These guys know that Al Davis isn’t afraid to pay big bucks for bigtime players. This might be especially delightful for Morrison, who grew up in Oakland as a huge Raiders fan, along with his dad. Somebody has to step up & deliver. We’ll find out who wants it more!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Raider Rockstar
If I recall you are a Michael Huff fan. Once again tell me why we should keep this guy around? I just can’t see it.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Excuse my ignorance but what is the FFL?
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Fantasy football leauge for the blog…
OAK, i have never played FF bro. but i try if you guys dont mind a rook constantly asking questions lol
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We have another rook in there to its all good bro its a user friendly system with yahoo!!! lets roll!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Can Derrick Brooks play DT?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Colt Brennan was a player at Hawaii. He’s a fan favorite in Washington DC too.
what a bargain in Round 6!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:33 am
link me up, Oak.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:34 am
If I recall you are a Michael Huff fan. Once again tell me why we should keep this guy around? I just can’t see it.
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we’re keeping 2 FS on the roster. Huff & Eugene. they are splitting all the 1st team reps. whats the big deal?
look at the depth chart. Mitchell, Branch & Boyd are all competing at SS … just as i’ve been saying since the draft
August 12th, 2009 at 7:34 am
If I recall you are a Michael Huff fan. Once again tell me why we should keep this guy around? I just can’t see it.
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First of all he is a 7th over all pick in his first salary deal here….he got paid
Second We have little to no proven talent or vet leadership in the 2 saftey spots and if “The M Word” Mitchell is having hammy probs that dsnt boad well for us to count on him…So by process of eliminaton he stays at least thro this year untill we can replace him or who knows maybe with the support of a New D coord along with a offense that wont be going 3 and out every other series he will have plenty of help this year to rebound!!! If not then so be it he is gone but not now when we need depth and he is realitvly cheap and familiar with our HOUSE!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Good mornin RAIDER MEN!!!!!!! Oaklifer,RRS,BSJ,CJ,CSTH,Raidertbone,Hwnrdr,Dakota, and others.
I’m in early, will take a day off tomorrow, to go to the game. I’m looking for some interesting football to be played, with the guys we have spliced and diced all off season.
Where is my coffee!! This machine is taking to long, I need my coffee.
So this is what it’s like in the mornin, “wow” maybe I should change my schedule, actual Raider comments.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:37 am
http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/images/2008/09/07/2008_09_07_adrian_peterson.jpg
August 12th, 2009 at 7:37 am
CantstandtheHaters Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:33 am
link me up, Oak.
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http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/528978/teams
JerryMacskidz (ID# 528978)
PW: ONENATION
Link may or may not work if not just join custom league on yahoo and use the name and Password!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Let’s just blitz and throw the bomb….and POUND it on the ground and see what happens.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Yeah, he wouldn’t have dropped that far if it wasn’t for the Sugar Bowl that year. If we didn’t draft Russell 1rst overall the year before, I would have loved to have him in S&B!!! But…at least he made a roster spot, unlike Timmy Chang years before him. if I’m not mistaken, I believe he’s the first UH QB to be drafted and signed on with an NFL team in ages…that does say something!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Whats up Dell,
i’m here during my regular time…Lol
Where’s JHill?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Have you guys noticed that the Media is not dogging us as much these days??
They have good things to say about Chaz, McFadden, Bush. Even DHB is getting a bit of credit once he stopped dropping the rock in practice.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Hwnrdr
Please remember to let everyone know that Fargas new nick is AFLAC, thanks.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:41 am
good morning Dell, BSJ …
August 12th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Good mornin RAIDER MEN!!!!!!! Oaklifer,RRS,BSJ,CJ,CSTH,Raidertbone,Hwnrdr,Dakota, and others.
So this is what it’s like in the mornin, “wow” maybe I should change my schedule, actual Raider comments.
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GABBY!!!! get Dell a cup of coffe and a menu stat!!!
“thats our waitress”
And yup at about 9 or 10 PST the few trolls come in usally MR or Beech Trey amusses us some mornings but other than that its Raider football Brethran and your always welcome on the AM crew!!! GABBYYY!!!!! damn it hurry it up!!!! Oh and the Laker talk and ploitics and O tryn to get it legalized but for the most part its all Raiders All the time with us!!! (and me pushing the FFL leauge) Which your already in good work!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Where is Raider O? I told him to forgo sleep. Some youngsters never listen.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:43 am
FOR THE RECORD!!!
COLT BRENNAN IS A STUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I watched him alot last year he dominated every game but the bowl!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Hwnrdr,I 2 had my eye on Brennen.Man that kid lit it up.I think he is a huge steal 4 the 6th round.I’m also very thank-full we dont have 2 face him twice a year,but if we did,I;d be all 4 throwing him the knock-out punch =)
August 12th, 2009 at 7:44 am
AFLAC? That’s funny. Now everytime I see Fargas…haha!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Yup! Like I said, I’m glad he didn’t go to any of our rivals…but, Washington does come here this season. If anything happens to Campbell…
August 12th, 2009 at 7:47 am
I know some of you guys have commented on who will deserve the roster spots on the final 53. Let me caution you that injurys will have the final outcome and position needs. With that caveat, I will give you mine after the New Orleans game.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Copenhagen,
The mediot vultures are circling every team 4 now,if Jmac falters,they will B feasting,imo
August 12th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Mornin’ Dell,
So this is what it’s like in the mornin, “wow” maybe I should change my schedule, actual Raider comments.
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Jokes, coffee, weird news and much much more…
Fish falls from sky and shatters woman’s windshield
Leighann Niles, 35, was driving her 2004 Toyota Matrix when a bald eagle flew over her vehicle and dropped a moderate-sized freshwater drum, or sheepshead, from about 40 feet onto her windshield, shattering the glass.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Raider TW
Was the fish edible? Really, did she stop and cook the fish. That would have been the best end to the story.
Did you see my comment on Fargas, as is his new nick is AFLAC.
August 12th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Wow…what did that eagle eat? A batterry?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Sheepshead is EXCELLENT table fare,just boney so you need at least 2 big ones if you eat fish like me =)
August 12th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Why doesn’t this blog let me post?
August 12th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Oops…sorry! I should have checked my brain and comprehended that he dropped a fish. oh well, I was thinking that if a bird poop can do that…
August 12th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I know some of you guys have commented on who will deserve the roster spots on the final 53. Let me caution you that injurys will have the final outcome and position needs. With that caveat, I will give you mine after the New Orleans game.
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come on Dell, live a little!
take a walk on the wild side. give us your final depth chart predictions for the lines at least (barring injury of course)
August 12th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Why doesn’t this blog let me post?
its not a BSPN blog sorry bro….
August 12th, 2009 at 7:58 am
ohhh opps…. key stroke error again ..uhhummmhuh!! I meant “e”spn
August 12th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Dell, I think she had forced sushi!!lol
August 12th, 2009 at 8:03 am
I believe the following Raider players have been the most commented on in this blog per the last 9 months.
Fargas, Huff, Kelly, Sands,Burgess, Jamarcus,Henderson Bush,Chaz,Walker Morrisson,Nnamdi,Routt, JLH, Miller.
A few or slighly more but not much, Gallery Satele,Johnson,Scott,Gunheim,Eugene,Branch,Carlisle,
Wade,Stewart,RichardsonGreen, DMAC.
The disection on the top players have been documented, the other player not mentioned much better step up, or it will be a long year.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:06 am
RRS
I tell you what, I will give you my final 53 after the Thursday game. I do get a mulligan by the Seattle game, right?
August 12th, 2009 at 8:08 am
The market is at 125, the news is all good. Except for that fish story.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Terdell Sands is not even listed on that unofficial depth chart…
August 12th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I tell you what, I will give you my final 53 after the Thursday game. I do get a mulligan by the Seattle game, right?
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boo!
everybody gets a mulligan Dell. I thought we should have cut Chris Johnson & Hiram Eugene 2 years ago when they both stunk in up in camp & preseason. As of today they are both starters! yowsa. I’ve been wrong PLENTY
August 12th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Turdell not on the roster, I never cared about his weight it was he gets little or no push and is lazy. How many times did are DT make plays in the backfield last year. Kelly must be a force for the D to stop the run cause it ain’t gonna be Warren,Turdell.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:17 am
The market is at 125, the news is all good. Except for that fish story.
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O, was sayin the markets 380-400 down in SD!!!!
Ohhhhh that market nevermind!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Have a good day guys!!! Time to do some work…haha!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Turdell not on the roster, I never cared about his weight it was he gets little or no push and is lazy.
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I think he was just left off the first Deprth chart mot the roster how ever he should be if he dsnt get his arse in gear!!!!
HEY BOTH NOMORE’s,
You guys want in on the FFL??????? Its a Raider blog league we still have like 6 spots i think!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I enjoyed the mornin crew, but work requires my strict attention. Coffee is starting to work and my final two comments are, if you see Dakota, let him know not to select Westbrook in the FFL.
Raider O, your suppose to be in the blog, where are you?
Later mornin crew.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Later hwnrdr,
Raider on brother!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Later Dell,
Raider On Brother!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Last 2 years we finished 4th & 10th respectivly.We slipped last year because of,imo
1.Injuries:the loss of OO was devasting 4 our scheme.Cerberus was never 100%
2.lame kitten
3.Kwaaameeee
If we can stay healthy and let our RB’s afford the WR’s and Jmac 2 feel comfortable,I can see a top 6 running attack allowing the passing game to pick and choose.Carlysle and Green,no matter4 what is said about them,at the end of the day they have played in a TOP 10 running despite all da bullsh!t =)
August 12th, 2009 at 8:26 am
in rushing,sorry
August 12th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Oaklifer,
Sry I forgot to sign up for the FFL last night – wife’s dinner was siblime, and led to…no computer time.
I’m in tonight fosho!
Weird mood today though. Wrenched my back drying off from the shower. Popped a “skelaxin” muscle relaxer which didn’t help wif da pain. Got to work and popped an oxyc. Now everything is covered in velvet…
Its like crack koolaid.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:34 am
If I recall you are a Michael Huff fan. Once again tell me why we should keep this guy around? I just can’t see it.
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we’re keeping 2 FS on the roster. Huff & Eugene. they are splitting all the 1st team reps. whats the big deal?
look at the depth chart. Mitchell, Branch & Boyd are all competing at SS … just as i’ve been saying since the draft
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Makes sense, makes sense. I just wish this guy could that intensity back that he had at TX. He seemed like he was going to be a big time hitter in the NFL when they drafted the guy.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:35 am
This is the perfect time 2 apply 4 your medical marijuana card BO =)
August 12th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Morning BSJ!!!
Velvet Covered I Love it!!!!!!!!! Crack koolaid!!1 LOl man ur day at work should be greeeeeaaat!! (tony the tiger voice)
August 12th, 2009 at 8:41 am
This is the perfect time 2 apply 4 your medical marijuana card BO =)
Get me one too……..
Wait you need a card?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:42 am
4evaRaider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:35 am
This is the perfect time 2 apply 4 your medical marijuana card BO =)
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Strange…how did you know I was dry? LOL.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I refuse to go to twitter.
How stupid of an invention, I mean its great for people like Chad Johnson and T.O. who desperately seek attention on a daily basis, but I am not going there for Jerry MacDonald news.
Also it seems like profootballtalk always beats Jerry to the punch, even on his own stories and Raider news. Example: I read about the Derrik Burgess trade 1/2 an hour before it was posted here.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:46 am
OAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Morning BSJ!!!
Velvet Covered I Love it!!!!!!!!! Crack koolaid!!1 LOl man ur day at work should be greeeeeaaat!! (tony the tiger voice)
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Just don;t call me NorcoBo, LMAO. Where’s da lika sto?
August 12th, 2009 at 8:46 am
I just wish this guy could that intensity back that he had at TX. He seemed like he was going to be a big time hitter in the NFL when they drafted the guy.
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CJ: couldn’t agree more. We drafted Huff in the Top 10 to be a playmaker, not a special teams or depth guy. Certainly wouldn’t expect to see him beat out by an undrafted guy. I think the talent is there, but I’m not sure what the issue is. I like to blame Rob Ryan because no safety has had success under his watch in Oakland. Putting Huff in the box is far from lucid (owe 25 cents to BSJ). He’s scheduled to make less than $1 million this year, then his salary jumps to over $5 million next season (uncapped year & the final year of his contract). This will be a make or break year for him. I’m glad he finally has a legit DC in the 4-3 defense. If he can’t produce, he’s out – no more excuses after this season. Same goes for Richardson, Warren & Sands on the DL.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Got to work and popped an oxyc. Now everything is covered in velvet…
Its like crack koolaid.
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Now, BSJ, if you lost your job you would know how Narc0 b0b lives..hahaha
mmmmmm,velvet (best Homer Simpson voice). Oxyc, is there anything you can’t do?
August 12th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Where’s da lika sto?
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Plain as yesterday I remember that post it was only up for a few moments but lives forever in my head!!!!!
dryyyyyy…NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! thers always the summer outdoor to get ya through no??!?!?!?
August 12th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Makes sense, makes sense. I just wish this guy could that intensity back that he had at TX. He seemed like he was going to be a big time hitter in the NFL when they drafted the guy.
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CJ, at TX I thought Huff was an arm tackler and a ball hawk. I didn’t see a hitter…he always looked too slight.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Cooper Carlisle is in 10th year out of florida.It looks as tho they have setteled on RG 4 Mark Wilson,6-7 320 Cal.Wilson has been hampered by his back.So if Carlysle can play 4 one or 2 more years,we will have a nice mixture of youth and experiance.And it will be a smooth transition from Carlysle to Wilson.This team that the organization(Big Al)is building is coming along,finally,imo.Oh did I mention Wilson is from Cal???
August 12th, 2009 at 8:50 am
How stupid of an invention, I mean its great for people like Chad Johnson and T.O. who desperately seek attention on a daily basis
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ummm.. Silver, McFadden & Morrison tweet on a regular basis. I think Louis Murphy, Thomas Howard and others do so as well!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Willie Joe actually helped a lot when he came back.
Kiffin was an idiot for carrying only 3 DTs.
I can see if they were 3 healthy studs but a rehabbing Kelly and a air sucker like Sands?
Maybe Willie Joe wouldn’t take his shirt off?
August 12th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Bo’s in rare form this morning! I’ll trade you some Kool-aid for what ever your on this morning Bo…
9-7!
JAVON WALKER COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
GALLERY TO THE PROBOWL!
PLAYOFFBOUND!
DRINK UP NATION!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:53 am
RR
Well I guess I would go to McFadden’s tweet page.
Do you go there?
August 12th, 2009 at 8:53 am
thats what I’m surviving on OAK =)
August 12th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Bo ;I can feel your pain through the key-board,thats how I knew =)
August 12th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Well I guess I would go to McFadden’s tweet page.
Do you go there?
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he tweets bout practice (not much) and talks to chicks thats it I jopined the craze but faded out quick but all those guys will respond to you if you talk to them as well as jerry Mac they are cool!!! but uhh yeah it kinda sux and with football season the blog FFL work the wife two kids and two dogs….twitter got bumped to the practice squad for me!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Huff isn’t going to strike fear into anybody with the ball already in thier hands, which concerns me if what Jerry reports is true (that he’s always a step late in coverage)
His strength is pass coverage, not run support. He might be our best cover safety, despite the fact Jerry Mac says Tyvon Branch can cover pretty well for a SS.
Nnamdi & Kirk say he’s much improved this offseason and poised for a breakout year. I guess we’ll find out!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
4eva cuagt wind of that up here too bro but its back to Deislel and kush from here on out…White Rhino will be done in two weeks!!! I love the Med campus!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Medical purple law is making its way through the Illinois legislature, where I live.
Can’t get a CA pot card unless you have a CA license, right? And the old warrants have ruled that out…
August 12th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Well I guess I would go to McFadden’s tweet page.
Do you go there?
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nah. my works bans twitter (except when I click the link to David White’s twitter from his blog for some reason?)
I hear guys talk about tweets from Raider players all the time though. They post them on here for all of us to read
August 12th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Lay law with the new crew: Howard, Alston and Brown.
Morrison finds a new home and we find a young DT.
Engage Cpt. Kirk.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Oak I’m partial 2 a 60-40 mix of sweet Hawaiian.I like da BIG KOLA’S.Of course 60=indica;40-sativa.Lite,airy and 2 da sky eyes wide open high =)
August 12th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Medical purple law is making its way through the Illinois legislature, where I live.
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Has it got the votes BO ???
August 12th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Train Wreck and Super Silver haze
August 12th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Lowdown_in_Beijing
Long time no read brother!!! How goes it???
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4eva,
airy and 2 da sky eyes wide open high =)
You on the islands bro????
August 12th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Train Wreck
one of the best imho……..
Bo,
You live in Chitown?????
August 12th, 2009 at 9:08 am
AZ Raider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Bo’s in rare form this morning! I’ll trade you some Kool-aid for what ever your on this morning Bo…
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Actually, just take that kool-aid u already have, cook it up, apply, rinse, and repeat.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:10 am
hmmmmm…..A litlle help from the brethran???
TurksTagTeam?????
Who…..
August 12th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Actually, just take that kool-aid u already have, cook it up, apply, rinse, and repeat.
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LMAO STILL!!!! Bo, did you hustle and cook crack when you wAS A teenager!??!?! LOL
August 12th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Oak No but close 2 them as I’m in Florida.The soil here needs help but the sun…The Florida Sun is GREAT (Tony da Tiger) =)
August 12th, 2009 at 9:16 am
What Oak?
TurksTagTeam?
Who……?????????????????????
We gots a few “Turks” on the squad including DHB, but waz the question?
August 12th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Dang 4eva yu aways away!!! you and Pete Cross country Raiders I love it!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:17 am
JK…. Oak.
What are you asking?
August 12th, 2009 at 9:17 am
OAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Train Wreck
one of the best imho……..
Bo,
You live in Chitown?????
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an hour outside
August 12th, 2009 at 9:18 am
We gots a few “Turks” on the squad including DHB, but waz the question?
I think that’s TERPS bro……..
is that you AZ in the FFL leauge turk tagteam
August 12th, 2009 at 9:19 am
an hour outside
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Add Bo to the cross country list!!!!
WE ARE EVEYWHERE!!!!!!!!!
Come Rise With Us!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Oak,I used 2 live in Cali (North Hollywood,La~Canada) area but went through a divorce,moved 2 florida and cant get out YET
August 12th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Thanks but no thanks I have never played FF and never will I would suck cause I would only pick Raiders players .
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
August 12th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I agree with #260…get Jon Runyan in here today!!!! We are in desperate need of a RT. We can’t allow Mop Handle to start at RT. Just can’t do it!!!!
I know I give the Raiders schit for acquiring guys that don’t fit the system, like D. Hall and Garcia, but we REALLY NEED SOMEONE THAT CAN BLOCK AT RT…even if he isn’t a zone blocking scheme guy!
Runyan on one leg is better than any RT we currently have on the roster.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:22 am
4evaRaider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Medical purple law is making its way through the Illinois legislature, where I live.
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Has it got the votes BO ???
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Appears to, but it is the early stages still.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Hate to talk soccer in here but GO USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Runyan on one leg is better than any RT we currently have on the roster.
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Sad but true……
And just a message from Dell stay away from Brian Westbrook!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Long gone are the days of players showing up, expecting to get into shape, to get the rust out, to get comfortable.
Only no one told Russell.
Actually, they did.
He just didn’t quite get it.
Honestly, how dare he, or any player, show up for training camp, who has a set guaranteed contract, who’s been annointed the “savior”, the “franchise”, and not be in EXCELLENT shape. To not be sharp. To not have made it perfectly clear they’ve been working out, been doing their own set of drills, and are ready for the new season.
Russell isn’t the only player to do this, by far.
Except he’s the #1 pick in the draft, and now, 3 training camps later, he still is coming in not ready to play his position at a peak level. Relying on camp to get him into “game shape”.
Now?
Him showing he could care less about staying in shape, while hitting the nightlife, booze, and bling is why, at the end of this year, it will be official…..
JAMARCUS RUSSELL=BUST
August 12th, 2009 at 9:25 am
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
THAT WOULD BE EXCELLENT IF IT PASSES THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES home state,like what a statement!!!!!!!!!!!!.Then it will become the DOMINO EFFECT AND VIOLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Hey crew! I’m back in!
Tbone
P.S. Could Jeanette Thompson possibly be any perkier?!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:26 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Thanks but no thanks I have never played FF and never will I would suck cause I would only pick Raiders players .
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Understood bro!! I was just telling somebody in here the other day to steer clear of LT and gates or Marshall or any Division foes….Its hard to cheer for these punks….I would take a fantasy loss any day over a Radier Loss or I would be revoked my Nation membership!!!!! thnx for the response tho!!!
GOOO RAIDERS!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:27 am
OAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:12 am
LMAO STILL!!!! Bo, did you hustle and cook crack when you wAS A teenager!??!?! LOL
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Was just a consumer at Venice High in the 80s…what a wild place to live as a teenager just as the CIA invented crack. The USMC took care of that for me though.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Brian Westbrook rules FF…but I might heed that advice this season!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:33 am
AZ Raider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Bo’s in rare form this morning! I’ll trade you some Kool-aid for what ever your on this morning Bo…
9-7!
JAVON WALKER COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
GALLERY TO THE PROBOWL!
PLAYOFFBOUND!
DRINK UP NATION!
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Is it too much for you to make sense on occasion?
Gallery to the probowl? lol…yeah..that will happen.
Playoffbound?? Oh, right, it’s offseason..before the first game..well, heck, might as well state Super Bowl bound while you’re babbling and making no sense.
Javon Walker? comeback player of the year?
Uh, lol, are you aware you just dissed Al Davis?
Al gave Walker a 50 million dollar contract..just PRIOR TO LAST YEAR.
YOU stating he’s going to COME BACK means you acknowledge he was a total bust last year.
Way to put that knife into Al’s back, Kushy…
(Hey, you’re right, Walker was a total bust, and the signing was arguably the dumbest offseason signing in decades…right up there with other signings of guys named Hall, Kelly, and the ultimate DUH, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING…KWAME HARRIS….
It’s just most Raider fans don’t point it out like you did, dissing the geezer like that. Way to call it like it is, Kushy *thumbs up*)
August 12th, 2009 at 9:34 am
The USMC took care of that for me though.
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I’m sure the same stand true for most in that era…
My buddy just joined the Marines he is stationed in Japan right now Iknow things are alot different now from then but what do you think of his decsion????
August 12th, 2009 at 9:36 am
AZ:
I REALLY like the advice you gave me, it was either Monday or yesterday (I forget which)! I passed it along to several others, as well.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Az,
did he just call you kushy???? LOL
And Gallery to the PB is the most likely Line canidate that we have he has been a beast playing Gaurd for us..thats right Gaurd inkow you still think he is the LT of the future cause you dnt or cant keep up…but he may make the PB as a beast of a gaurd with in the next couple years!!!!
and 9-7 like it live it love it!! Cause its on the way!!!!
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Where is LMN?
I am beginning to get worried about that little soci@list! Hope his dad is okay and I hope he didn’t lose his job or something.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Runyan Runyan Runyan
August 12th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Where is LMN?
I am beginning to get worried about that little soci@list! Hope his dad is okay and I hope he didn’t lose his job or something.
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I concur…hope all is well LMN!!!!!
and ……Hate to talk soccer in here but GO USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Speaking of S0cialist. B@rback is sinking the Dem party with his Health Care. This Country has had it only 6 months in.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:42 am
John, John, John!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:43 am
TBONE……BACKOFF! J Thompson is my babies momma!
I called it last year..
# raidertbone Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Hey crew! I’m back in!
Tbone
P.S. Could Jeanette Thompson possibly be any perkier?!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:45 am
# Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Runyan Runyan Runyan
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If Runyan can stand on two feet, I guarantee he can block better than Kwame!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dakota, if Jon Runyan was so great, why is it so easy for the Raiders to get him? If Green was sooo bad tell me how many sacks did he give last year?
I’m not saying Green is Lincoln Kennedy but why is it that every player we have SUCK worse than a play with no job? If said player was sooo good he would be on a team and certainly not available via trade or anything else.
It’s like Fargas, you’d think he was the worse HB in league history if you believed half the post in here.
Disengage your emotions and engage your brain more often and some of the stuff you say would make more sense.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:46 am
OAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:34 am
The USMC took care of that for me though.
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I’m sure the same stand true for most in that era…
My buddy just joined the Marines he is stationed in Japan right now Iknow things are alot different now from then but what do you think of his decsion????
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I think it is a VERY risky proposition to sign your ass over to the gov’t these days, but for some the Marines are a great fit. As long as he did it with a clear understanding of the REALITY of being a Marine he should be OK. At least that chickenhawk Bush isn’t around to invent more new wars.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Mistabrown,
Why bash….. this country has been going down hill ever since we herded the last Indian in to a camp!! Get over it we have destoyed this place beyond repair in the last hundred years the economy is the least of our worries so lets talk sports today brother cause you or me or barrack or anyother yahoo isnt doin shieet we will keep throwing trash in canyons and in rivers and keep polluting the air and water we have no COUTH as a country WAKE THEF up people this is not one mans problem we have been in a downward spiral for about 75 years now!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:47 am
# Mistabrown Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:43 am
TBONE……BACKOFF! J Thompson is my babies momma!
I called it last year..
# raidertbone Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Hey crew! I’m back in!
Tbone
P.S. Could Jeanette Thompson possibly be any perkier?!!
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Not a dig … just an observation. Actually, I think she does a really fine job on the show!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:47 am
It’s gonna take socialism or some form thereof 2 right the 5 TRILLION curious george spent
August 12th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Runyan!!!!
Sign Pete Kendall as well….
August 12th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Yeah Dakota, start using your brain like Priest!
lmao
August 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
LMAO @ needing Socialism to get the Country out of Debt!
How is it Poland, German, Russia all failed with Socialism and you brain deads think the US nees to adopt it?
August 12th, 2009 at 9:51 am
thanks BSJ!!! nice read!!
BHP,
Runyan is a upgrade over the rest he is unemployed due to injury which has all but healed and with that thinking you have why are there any FA moves or cuts or waiver moves what is one mans garbage is another mans gold!!!! Mop handle is not that good we were porus last year at best and runyan could push that group he is mean nasty and a mauler……
August 12th, 2009 at 9:52 am
I agree with Dakota — we need more quality depth. Hey, maybe we can sign Anthony Munoz!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:53 am
4 those of you that missed this great post =)
4evaRaider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Last 2 years we finished 4th & 10th respectivly.We slipped last year because of,imo
1.Injuries:the loss of OO was devasting 4 our scheme.Cerberus was never 100%
2.lame kitten
3.Kwaaameeee
If we can stay healthy and let our RB’s afford the WR’s and Jmac 2 feel comfortable,I can see a top 6 running attack allowing the passing game to pick and choose.Carlysle and Green,no matter4 what is said about them,at the end of the day they have played in a TOP 10 running despite all da bullsh!t =)
August 12th, 2009 at 9:53 am
4eva its ok B@rback tripled the debt in 6 months on garbage that didnt create a single job?
Ok..
Bush was in office 8 years and your guy spent over 3 times that in 6 months on garbage but thats ok? Thats one of the reasons this Cuntry is going down. People like you with your head in your a$$.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:56 am
priesttj Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dakota, if Jon Runyan was so great, why is it so easy for the Raiders to get him? If Green was sooo bad tell me how many sacks did he give last year?
I’m not saying Green is Lincoln Kennedy but why is it that every player we have SUCK worse than a play with no job? If said player was sooo good he would be on a team and certainly not available via trade or anything else.
It’s like Fargas, you’d think he was the worse HB in league history if you believed half the post in here.
Disengage your emotions and engage your brain more often and some of the stuff you say would make more sense.
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Hey brainiac, Runyan is not on a team right now because he was coming off an injury and is 36. But he is now cleared to begin working out and will be cleared for practice in two weeks by Dr. Andrews. Runyan is an aging vet that is ten times the player Green is.
Oh, and Green gave up 7.5 sacks and was flagged 8 times last season. Anyone that watches the Raiders knows that he is now the weakest link on the o-line…do you even watch the games?
August 12th, 2009 at 9:56 am
um Exactly how much has my boy Barrack amista???
August 12th, 2009 at 9:56 am
People like you with your head in your a$$.
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Dakota and I hate to be left of lists…….
August 12th, 2009 at 9:56 am
spent sorry Mista
August 12th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Mistabrown:
As Raider fans, we probably shouldn’t criticize too harshly many of the things that have gone wrong over the past eight years in this country. We just move along
(hey, anybody got an extra cup of that koolaid for my man?!)
August 12th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Did Raider O and AZ make a geust apperance’s then run this AM?????
August 12th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Hey guys, I just learned my secretary’s husband (separated) is guy who was killed at the Richmond toll booth yesterday. Unbelieveably sad. She is freaking…
http://cbs5.com/local/toll.taker.shot.2.1124999.html
August 12th, 2009 at 9:59 am
If I’m not mistaken Runyan lost his last job prior to that injury. Jon Runyan was at one time a very good OT he no longer is, he is no better IMO than Green. Problem is Green is on the team that struggled some with protection and you saw it every game. In truth Green didn’t play nearly as bad as everyone wants to think. We brought in 3 OT’s and already had his backup ready to take his job. Why is he still starting? Oh! sorry I know, the cach is stupid even though the coach played Oline and is one of the most respected Oline coaches in the NFL. He’s still stupid and the people in here know better.
Give me a freakin’ break!!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I am still perplexed as to what Justin Fargas gives this offense that he starts. Again, why did the Raiders draft a backup running back 4th overall? Michael Bush is younger, stronger and more versatile than Fargas. Not hating on Fargas…but the guy had 200+ carries and 1 TD….that 1TD the result of a INT return to the 1yd line.
Justin Fargas is an average running back who has hit his ceiling. Michael Bush and DMAC can give you the same production with TREMENDOUS UPSIDE.
Bush/DMAC give this team the best opportunity to win.
Tom Cable…..gotta question his personnel decision making…he brought on Kwame Harris despite this tape being available. MUST SEE
http://web.splashcast.net/web_watch/?episodes=2006+Kwame+and+Derek+Episode+Player&code=ZHAC9804LJ
August 12th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Lakers SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(thats for you)
August 12th, 2009 at 10:00 am
I LOVE it, trade him to the Raiders!!!…….
The coaches were relentless, and their target couldn’t pass his latest test.
Dwayne Bowe kept getting opportunities Tuesday to prove he’s better than the Chiefs’ third-string wide receiver. The passes kept coming, and Bowe kept dropping them.
Tuesday’s drill was designed to simulate contact after the catch. The receiver would catch the ball, and a coach would immediately smack him with a blocking pad. One pass after another came toward Bowe, a third-year wide receiver, and for a long and uncomfortable while, he couldn’t secure the ball.
“This group as a whole needs work,” Chiefs coach Todd Haley said after Tuesday’s practice. “They have a ways to go.”
As the unit’s problems continue, Bowe has become the face of an underachieving group of wide receivers that entered the offseason as a potential problem area and hasn’t spent many days outside Haley’s crosshairs. Haley is a former NFL wide-receivers coach, and he’s spent months trying to get through to the Chiefs’ receivers — and none more than Bowe.
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/1378090.html
August 12th, 2009 at 10:00 am
# Kirk Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Fargas ahead of McFadden and Bush?
This really is the dumbest team in America.
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Uh. . . .no, frankly, you people that keep rippin on Fargus are truly some of the most typical modern-day “all flash” fools in America.
As I’ve said so many times, this team is starving for players like Fargas. I wish we had a few more players like him. The dude is all heart and plays his ass off on every play. I’ll take his 3.7 yards on each and every carry all day long over guys like McFadden who give me 6 on one carry and lose 3 on the next. Give me a freakin’ break man.
I love McFadden, but, I don’t want him being the work horse. That’s not what he is, and if we plug him in there, we lose a huge element of toughness that Fargas brings to the starting line-up. No defender likes to see Fargas coming at them 100 mph.
I’m tellin’ you man – You’re the same people who couldn’t wait for Rich Gannon to get hurt so you could stick “Big Gun” Kerry Collins into the line-up.
We all know how far that took us.
Why don’t you guys wake up and realize that “talent” doesn’t mean squat if you don’t have blue-collar guys that give their heart and soul to the team. Why do you think a team like the Steelers is ALWAYS tough and ALWAYS competitive?
If you don’t appreciate a guy like Fargas, then don’t dare call yourself a Raider fan. You ought to go jump ship to that bandwagon across the Bay.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
SnB:
Calm down! Fargas is on his way out … either this year or after the season.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
So let me get this straight Mista…
I said curious george spent 5 TRILLION DOLLARS.
You said Barrack spent 3 times that in 6 months.Thats 15 TRILLION DOLLARS…
Sooo what did he spend 15 TRILLION DOLLARS on in 6 months???
August 12th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I never have seen such a split on a football player in my life. Justin Fargas!!!!!!! Theres no middle ground with this guy either raider fans hate him or like him.
He is obviously inferior and has no business taking snaps away from Bush & DMAC yet these brain deads keep on jockin the guy!
Baffling as hell!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:04 am
we have no COUTH as a country…
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Well put Oaklifer, and nice diction.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Why is he still starting? Oh! sorry I know, the cach is stupid even though the coach played Oline and is one of the most respected Oline coaches in the NFL. He’s still stupid and the people in here know better.
Give me a freakin’ break!!
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I’ll be willing to bet Coach Cable was frothing at the mouth when Eugene Monroe was avialable we all know who made the selection and Ibet he is still frothing at the mouth to bring in Quality guys who want to work hard….Green is mediocore at best and hit his wife with a Fing MOP HANDLE we need better character in here and we need DEPTH!!!! I will alll but Garuantee we will be making one -2 line moves b4 the start of the season write it down !!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:06 am
4evaRaider, don’t forget the 9million that disappeared in Ir@q & the $85billion spent before he left office.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Maybe AZ Raider can start making COUTH 2
August 12th, 2009 at 10:07 am
I don’t hate Fargas; I like him as a player, and I respect him as a warrior. Having said that, he’s getting a lot of mileage on him, and I just don’t see him fitting in to our long-term plans. It’s a shame that we wore him out the past few years on crappy teams.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:09 am
# raidertbone Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
SnB:
Calm down! Fargas is on his way out … either this year or after the season.
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I’m so glad none of you dudes are in charge of organizing the line-up. Go ask any Raider coach or offensive line-up who they think should be the starting tailback and every single one will point to Fargas. And with improved line play, Fargus’ yards/carry will only increase. That dude has played tough DESPITE our poor line play over the past few years.
For Raider fans, some of you are really shallow. You need to be able to move the chains between the 20’s, CONSISTENTLY, and that’s what Fargas gives us. I don’t like Bush’s attitude yet, to trust him to give us that right now.
You can’t be getting 6-7 yards on one play and negative 2 on the next. That’s what you’ll get with McFadden.
Now at the goal line, I’m with you. Just pound Bush into the middle.
I love how people keep pointing to Fargas’ one TD last year. Tell me how effective our O-Line was in the red zone for ANY of our offensive players.
Nuff said.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Priesttj Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:59 am
If I’m not mistaken Runyan lost his last job prior to that injury. Jon Runyan was at one time a very good OT he no longer is, he is no better IMO than Green. Problem is Green is on the team that struggled some with protection and you saw it every game. In truth Green didn’t play nearly as bad as everyone wants to think. We brought in 3 OT’s and already had his backup ready to take his job. Why is he still starting? Oh! sorry I know, the cach is stupid even though the coach played Oline and is one of the most respected Oline coaches in the NFL. He’s still stupid and the people in here know better.
Give me a freakin’ break!!
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You are mistaken…Runyan started 192 straight games…his last start was last year’s NFC Championship game.
2008 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2007 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2006 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2005 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2004 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2003 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2002 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2001 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
2000 Philadelphia Eagles
16 16
1999 Tennessee Titans
16 16
1998 Tennessee Oilers
16 16
1997 Tennessee Oilers
16 16
1996 Houston Oilers
10 0
TOTAL 202 192
Oh and any coach that stubbornly played Kwame over Henderson for as long as he did has about as much credibility as you do in this blog…very little.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:11 am
4eva, this isnt the place to educate you so i’ll just say it once and then you can go stick your head back in the sand.
Bush was in office 8 years & after 911 kept us safe from another attack. He had no choice but to safeguard the Country. People like you don’t appreciate that. It cost $ to fight terr0rism! Enjoy your freedom!
Your wreckless imbecile is attempting a GOVT takeover of the private sector. He spent 800 billion on a job stimulus that didn’t create a single job we actually lost hundreds of thousands. Yet your behind it all the way!
If you want to be pissed about the $ Bush spent I have no problem with it. You want to look the other way when B@rback goes above & beyond BUSH thats what ticks me off about you people, why the hypocrisy ?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:12 am
TW and the most deceitful thing curious george did was,in his last 6 weeks in office he tried 2 sell as much of OUR PRISTINE NATURAL LAND as possible 2 his oil and gas cronies.WHAT A FUKKIN CHUMP CURIOUS WAS AND WILL 4 EVER BE,imo
August 12th, 2009 at 10:12 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I am still perplexed as to what Justin Fargas gives this offense that he starts. Again, why did the Raiders draft a backup running back 4th overall? Michael Bush is younger, stronger and more versatile than Fargas. Not hating on Fargas…but the guy had 200+ carries and 1 TD….that 1TD the result of a INT return to the 1yd line.
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Its been echoed and there is areally good post about it up top but in short having faras here for the next year or so and definitly last lear has added 3-5 yrs on Bush and MCfadss career’s imho…and when Jruss is up to speed and the WR and the lines…we will have two fresh legged BEASTS to unleash in the upcoming years!!!!!WE will prevail!!!
Remember too brother this is only the First preseason first game Depth chart IT WILL CHANGE b4 opening day sooo lets just wait n see…….
August 12th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Did Priest in fact make another statement without facts? Say it isnt so! Priest how is it you are 100 times smarter than all of us & you continue to talk out your anus ?
Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:09 am
You are mistaken…Runyan started 192 straight games…his last start was last year’s NFC Championship game.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:14 am
The politic “discussions” are always so funny to me. Politics are nothing more than a way to keep you distracted. Does it really matter who the President is? The rich just keep getting richer, and the rest of you have your politics and reality shows to keep you occupied. I guess you gotta have something!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Mista Clearly I understand why you cant see the world around you,it’s because you have so much sh!t in your eyes from having your haed soo far up your azz =)
August 12th, 2009 at 10:15 am
head
August 12th, 2009 at 10:16 am
raidertbone Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
SnB:
Calm down! Fargas is on his way out … either this year or after the season
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Its not about people on their way out or not. I am just SICK AND TIRED of watching this plodding offense not produce points.
When Bush and DMAC are getting the carries…the offense seems to have a little more juice.
DMAC was drafted 4th overall. Al Davis picked him 4th overall….Michael Bush was a 4th round pick who everyone knew was 1st round talent if his injury healed (which it did!)
Al Davis gave up on Justin Fargas by bringing in all these running backs. Fargas has a role on this team to play…but the kid has to do more than just pick up a blitz…he’s got to stay healthy, become a playmaker and CREATE opportunities (like Bush did against T.B) and he has to catch the ball…which he can’t do very well.
Fargas should have been playing 4 yrs ago. Are we going to do the samething to DMAC and Bush? Platoon them and then hope they can turn it on in their late 20’s early 30’s
And never has 3-backs been able to share carries. The Giants had 2 ball carriers…Jacobs and Ward….Bradshaw was a seldom used reserve.
Who’s the seldom used reserve in Oakland? My fear is it will be Michael Bush…an our offense will continue scoring 13 pts a game and get blamed for the p^ss poor run defense!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:17 am
very well said Jhill
August 12th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Bush was in office 8 years & after 911 kept us safe from another attack.
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The ULTIMATE distraction!
How much $ did Bush and his boys make off the oil, “security”, and “rebuilding” of IRAQ. And what did IRAQ have to do with 911 or terrorism? I thought that was Al Queda? We’re the plane guys Iraqi?
Hmmmm.
On the same token, why is Obama focusing on Afghanistan? Same reasons. The people who spent all the $ to get him elected need to keep their plan in action.
Obama, George, Bill …. It really doesn’t matter.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Holy Shyt-balls! I’m missing everything!!!!
Oak, you started a FFL and didn’t tell me? I want to play, but my name will stay the same. Just like my License plate! AZR8ER! Don’t get it twisted! LOL.
Hey Oak, there better be a spot left for me. How do I join up?
9-7!
DRINK UP!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:23 am
AND lets not 4get that 911 HAPPENED ON CURIOUS GEORGE’S WATCH
August 12th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Let’s just trade Afghanistan for an offensive tackle and a defensive tackle!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:24 am
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:16 am
“Its not about people on their way out or not. I am just SICK AND TIRED of watching this plodding offense not produce points.”
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And you’re blaming this on Justin Fargas??????
Come on man – have you ever considered that over the past 6 years, we’ve had some of the worst offensive line play in the NFL’s history?
I can remember countless play after play in which there was no hole to run through and Fargas got us 3-4 tough-earned yards. And if we had any semblance of a passing game all these years, he’d easily average 1200 yars/season.
You guys all get a woody over Bush having 2 good games?
And as much as I like McFadden, what exactly did he do last year with any level of consistency that would make you believe he’s an every-down back?
Did you see McFadden flat-out quit on a JRussell interception last year against San Diego late in the year?
Did you seem him quit and NOT tackle the defender?
Sorry man – I like his skills, but that’s not the type of player I want as my starting tailback.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Yeh, Bush kept us real safe on September 11, 2001, didn’t he? The largest attack in US history happened on his watch. FACT. And, the intelligence was there warning him about it. He didn’t act, we got hit. He should still be investigated for that and starting this mess in Iraq in response. People who still defend Bush are certified retards.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:25 am
And let’s not get fancy with “manufacturing” specialist roles.
There is no such thing as a “short yardage” back. What is that. THe only short yardage back I ever saw was William “the Refrigerator” Perry.
Just because Michael Bush weight 245 lbs does not mean he is a “short yardage” back.
Was it short-yardage when he went 66 yds against Tampa? Outruning cornerbacks…breaking tackles and making people miss? Or his run to close out the K.C game?
DMAC is not a “finesse speed back” either. This guy has a different running style….but he can go up the middle, around the edge, or through somebody.
And what is a “between the 20’s” running back? Either you make MEANINGFUL plays or you don’t.
Also a word about JLH. Just because he is 5′11 190 does not mean he is somehow “too fragile” to be an everydown receiver. Its about getting off press coverage, getting open and catching the ball. JLH proved that he is capable of doing that when the guy was scoring touchdowns down the stretch and was the most potent weapon on the field….next to Michael Bush.
THis is not hard….but if Cable elects to get fancy and play “do-right” guys….this team is going to lose……Period!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:25 am
raidertbone Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:36 am
AZ:
I REALLY like the advice you gave me, it was either Monday or yesterday (I forget which)! I passed it along to several others, as well.
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Any time Tbone, what did I help you with? We talk about soooooo much stuff on here I can’t remember…
August 12th, 2009 at 10:27 am
It’s the fans that defend a guy like Green that give Raider fans a bad name.
Yikes!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Why thank you 4eva …
My Mom is a BIG TIME republican from Az who just moved back to Cali. I agree with a lot of the things that they say, but I also agree with a lot of the Dem stuff. It shouldn’t be that hard to do the right thing by everyone, but it always comes down to a pissing contest, like everything else, as to who way it should be, or who the most popular guy, yada yada yada. And of course the ultimate is how can I get control of the $. It all comes down to who controls the $.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:27 am
AHHHH YEEEESSSS!!!
Well said Silver-N-Smac.Tho we all hope Dmac and Bush can get their head out of the sand,so 2 speak =)
August 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I’ll say this and then I’ll leave.
What bothers me is when fans think they know more than a coach. I’m not saying coaches don’t make mistakes lord knows they are not perfect but I think they have a lot more going than thaverage group of fans.
Tom Cable made one mistake with Kwame Harris all of a sudden all the good he’s done is in question. Look at what he’s dne with Gallery, Carlisle, Green and Grove and Mario. A lot of you ding him for not playing Mario earlier. But I understand why he didn’t. We had Harris for one year hoping he could work through his troubles it FAILED. But if it had worked BOOM. His hesitation with Mario is consistent with most coaches. Mario was unknown if he showed Harris that he had no faith in the kid and went to Mario and Mario failed where could he turn? He would have not one but two underachieving OT’s. So he made absolutely sure before goingt to Mario that Harris was finished……….period
He could not shot the whole wad with a hasty decision and lose both. As a result the team suffered but they have potentially a great OT in Mario.
Coaches think like coaches not fans and they can’t afford to think like fans. To us everything is simple …….get rid of that guy and go get this guy!!
There is a lot more to than that!! systems fits , money just to name a few.
Cable is doing an outstanding job IMO so far he kows who and what he’s looking for, we don’t.
He passed on not one but two LT’s in this years draft Monroe and the kid from ‘Ole Miss. Do you think he would do that if Green was soooo bad? Also give Barnes time to hit the field.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Hey Oak, there better be a spot left for me. How do I join up?
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AZ…LOL Ive been pushing this like cross tops in the 80’s were ya been!!! LOl here is the link if it dsnt work go to yahoo custom and use the name ID and PW!!!!
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/528978
JerryMacskidz (ID# 528978)
PW: ONENATION
Playoffbound!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:29 am
OAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Az,
did he just call you kushy???? LOL
And Gallery to the PB is the most likely Line canidate that we have he has been a beast playing Gaurd for us..thats right Gaurd inkow you still think he is the LT of the future cause you dnt or cant keep up…but he may make the PB as a beast of a gaurd with in the next couple years!!!!
and 9-7 like it live it love it!! Cause its on the way!!!!
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!!!!!!!!
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That guy “rackoshit” or whatever you gys call him, is a DB fasho. If his name is at the top, I just scroll right by. Nothing ever interesting or worth reading in his posts, so if he did I guess that’s cool. I like kush! Leagalize!
9-7!
YOU KNOW THE DRILL!
DRINK IT!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Silver-n-Smac Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:24 am
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:16 am
“Its not about people on their way out or not. I am just SICK AND TIRED of watching this plodding offense not produce points.”
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And you’re blaming this on Justin Fargas??????
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The running game is as instrumental as the passing game. The running game last year was unspectacular. Rarely made any meaningful runs that helped to win the game….except K.C and Tampa games.
The running game has to create as many opportunities as the passing game. 1 TD man. Fargas has to create more opportunities than that. Bush and DMAC ran behind the same raggedy line and put points on the board…points that helped win games….points that helped their quarterback.
Meaningful yards….look no further then that 2nd K.C game. A whole bunch of nothing.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:30 am
# AZ Raider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:25 am
raidertbone Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:36 am
AZ:
I REALLY like the advice you gave me, it was either Monday or yesterday (I forget which)! I passed it along to several others, as well.
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Any time Tbone, what did I help you with? We talk about soooooo much stuff on here I can’t remember…
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AZ Raider:
It was that little noise that we get on the blog every once in awhile that eventually goes away when we ignore it. I would elaborate on it more, but just suffice it to say that I have my flyswatter out!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:31 am
There is no such thing as a “short yardage” back. What is that. THe only short yardage back I ever saw was William “the Refrigerator” Perry.
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ZACH CROCKETT!!!! LOL ok so theres only two but……..
August 12th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Dont let the door hit you..
priesttj Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I’ll say this and then I’ll leave.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:33 am
let’s summarize Cornell Green’s career, shall we?
draft status: undrafted
2002: Bucs – 3 starts
2003: Bucs – 5 starts
2004: out of football
2005: Broncos – 0 starts
2006: Bucs – 0 starts
2007: Raiders – 10 starts, 8 false starts, 7 sacks allowed
2008: Raiders – 16 starts, 6 false starts, 2 holding calls, 7.5 sacks allowed
you guys really think Cornbread Green is starter quality?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Come on man – have you ever considered that over the past 6 years, we’ve had some of the worst offensive line play in the NFL’s history?
I can remember countless play after play in which there was no hole to run through and Fargas got us 3-4 tough-earned yards. And if we had any semblance of a passing game all these years, he’d easily average 1200 yars/season.
You guys all get a woody over Bush having 2 good games?
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Because those two games were pretty much the only 2 games that the Raiders produced a game-changing running attack….Oh, and they won those two games going away!
How much plodding offense do you need to see. And don’t forget Bush had 7 catches in the 1st S.D game. A game the Raiders should have won.
Fargas should be far and away the best running back on the field. And yet his numbers are pedestrian…so much so that we have to talk about intangibles and all that stuff.
Treat Bush and DMAC like Russell….let them start…if they falter, then bring the vets in!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:34 am
OMG is he serious LMFAO!!
MistaBrownNoser is one dumb hillbilly.
“Bush was in office 8 years & after 911 kept us safe from another attack. He had no choice but to safeguard the Country.
Yeah Al Qaeda attacked us so we attacked Iraq?
Its only now that your hero “Obama” is shifting resources from Iraq (where BUSH put them aand they are not needed) to Afghanistan to fight Al Qaeda where there is a real threat.
So “YOUR” Republican administration that is supposed to be so much better at running a military was wrong and a Democrat is fixing it.
In your face!!!!
That has to hurt so bad no wonder you losers of the election have your panties in a wad.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Does anyone rememer…YOU would have too if you watch like I do EVERYTHING!!! Z. Crockett would have his own hand Symbol from the sideline..Gruden would take his thumb and index fingerand move them from a two inch gar to a 1/2 inch gao about two or three times and every time after that it would be a FB dive for two and a half yrds never failed!!!!! I remember…
August 12th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Let me just say this about Fargas (and then I’ll shut up about him for awhile):
1st: It’s a shame we wore his a## out for so long, without any blocking help;
2nd: His TD numbers don’t reflect his value to the offense we had;
3rd: I think we are getting away from that offense now. He needs to go somewhere that’s a better fit for him;
4th: By starting him, we can up his trade value while protecting our other two feature backs (win-win);
5th: Having said all that, let’s see what happens with injuries and our passing game production, as well as our blocking (or lack of).
There, I’ve said what I wanted to … the rest will just have to play itself out.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:35 am
03/22/2009:
Cornell Green has been arrested on a domestic violence charge in Florida. Tampa police say Green became violent Saturday during an argument at his home there with the mother of his two children. Police say Green slammed 30-year-old Teriyonal Ebony Flowers into a wall, then struck her right arm with an aluminum mop handle. The former player at Central Florida then fled the house. He was arrested at Tampa International Airport before a flight he had planned to take to Oakland.
Analysis: The 32-year-old tackle was being held Sunday at the Hillsborough County jail on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Continue to follow the developments as this could be a major problem for Green.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:36 am
The Iraq war had nothing to do with 911. Who said it did? You! It was about weapons of mass dest & the brutal things he did to his own people. Afghan is about 911. As soon as you get your facts straight things will come together for you.
# jhill Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:21 am
How much $ did Bush and his boys make off the oil, “security”, and “rebuilding” of IRAQ. And what did IRAQ have to do with 911 or terrorism? I thought that was Al Queda? We’re the plane guys Iraqi?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:36 am
OK, Dakota let’s see wh signs him and for how much. You could be right I don’t know. I’ve always been a fan of Runyan but he has declined as of late. If you’re right it will be evident.
But I’m going to give Cable every bit of leeway until he proves he can’t do it. So far he’s 4 for 5. And what are you?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Tbone,
Oh yeah, that advise
Anytime bro!
9-7!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:37 am
MistaBrownNoser
Just admit it….IT HURTS because you lost and your bitter.
Go back to your right wing militia compound in Idaho and stock pile weapons then sheepishly prognosticate the end of times as GW would have you do.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:38 am
priesttj: please read my last 2 posts regarding RT Cornell Green and give me your thoughts …
#467 & #472
August 12th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Lot of post today this place is lively and for the most part good reads!!!!!
GOOD WORK BRETHRAN!!!!!!!!
Jhill,
Nice few post bout the GOV sheet its all a huge game and we are losing!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Yeah, I saw Bush run 66 yards against Tampa Bay.
I also saw Zack Crockett run long like that on occasion, when the starter was hurt from time to time.
I’m not here to rip on any of our players.
I’m simply saying that we have 3 quality backs that bring unique traits to the table.
To me Fargas gives us something the other 2 don’t, and that’s an almost freaky lack of care for his own well-being. He will bleed for this team and his teamates. He took a pay cut to be here. He’s said he loves being a Raider. It don’t matter if it’s 1st quarter or 4th quarter. He’s 100 mph all the time.
If you people don’t realize that those qualities are SO rare in pro sports today, then you just don’t get it.
Frankly, if Dallas would trade their defensive end Demarcus Ware for McFadden and a 4th round pick, I would do it in a heartbeat. That’s much more of a need for us right now.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Jhill, all true. Cash rules everything. But the Democrats have been far better at running this country than Republicans have, at least in the past hundred years. FDR led us through WW2, and pulled us out of the depression with the new deal, which led to the middle class and way of life as we know it. JFK and LBJ, with the help of COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS like Martin Luther King Jr., brought us the civil rights act. Something that most southern politicians voted against, btw, and southern Democrats became the modern day southern Republicans because of this. Remember that when they tell you theyr’e not racists… Clinton presided over the most prosperous economy in American history. If Bush had been president in the ’90s, only Wall Street would have benefited from the tech boom, from the get go. We never would have saw the prosperity of the late ’90s. All Republicans do is screw everything up, use distractions and red herrings to blame democrats, and start unnecessary wars for money and political gain.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Oak,
That link didn’t work. It said I cant view the page because I am not a member…
What is “yahoo custom”???
August 12th, 2009 at 10:41 am
priesttj Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I’ll say this and then I’ll leave.
What bothers me is when fans think they know more than a coach.
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What bothers me is when the fans really do know more than the HC lol.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:41 am
post 472 and 467!!!!!
DID WE RELASE HIM YET!!!!!!!!!??????!?!??!!??!?!
Sheez this guy is a chump!!!!!!!!!!
LOL…this could be bad news for green!! LOL
August 12th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Priest I thought you were leaving..
August 12th, 2009 at 10:42 am
The man even lies about leaving!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Excuse me Raider Men, I had to correct this comment from this whiner fan, just call me the fact checker.
Let’s proceed with the comment below, the truth hurst,but we can hand out hankies to Ridosheit.
Richochet Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Long gone are the days of players showing up, expecting to get into shape, to get the rust out, to get comfortable.
Only no one told Alex Smith
Actually, they did.
He just didn’t quite get it.
Honestly, how dare he, or any player, show up for training camp, who has a set guaranteed contract, who’s been annointed the “savior”, the “franchise”, and not be in EXCELLENT shape. To not be sharp. To not have made it perfectly clear they’ve been working out, been doing their own set of drills, and are ready for the new season.
Alex Smith isn’t the only player to do this, by far.
Except he’s the #1 pick in the draft, and now, 4 training camps later, he still is coming in not ready to play his position at a peak level. Relying on camp to get him into “game shape”.
Now?
Him showing he could care less about staying in shape, while hitting the nightlife, booze, and bling is why, at the end of this year, it will be official…..
Alex Smith=BUST
August 12th, 2009 at 10:44 am
RRS I don t know if he is starter quality or not but,he joined the team B4 the 2007 season.That year we finished 4th in rushing/last year 10th.So I dont know but since hes been here we finished in the top 10 both years.Like I said B4 if Cerberus stays healthy and the O-line stays healthy WE COULD DOMINATE,imo
August 12th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Clinton ran a Surplus this is true and he also just freed some hostages from North Korea. Something Jimmy Carter has done as well. Crater has been called upon by world leaders many times to be a peace keeper
Now lets look at what Reagan and Nixon have accomplished in their post presidency year?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:45 am
SnB, you guy’s sometimes remind of little children that wont eat vegetables. The coaches are choosing who THEY want not us.
I look at what the coaches decide and give them credit for the professionals they are. We’re on a blog trying to do their jobs for them. Get it!!
If Cable starts Fargas who are we to say he’s stupid? you ever coach a game in the NFL???
Yet you’re smart and he’s dumb. Those of us who know our rles in the grand scheme of things give credit where credit is due. If he wins he looks like a genius if he doesn’t guess what?? they fire him!!
Wether you are right or wrong you don’t get squat!! It’s his jpob to make these decisions he’s at practice everyday. How many days have YOU been there?? OOh! did you say NONE??
That’s exactly what I thought!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Mista ..
CMon man, are you really telling me that Bush didn’t use 911 terrorist attacks, or should I say the national paranoya(sp) it caused to go into Iraq, or the so called war on Terror? The whole war on terror umbrella made the Bush team ridiculous $.
For you to even try and rationalize differently is the funny stuff I was referring to. It’s like the parent of a criminal … “That’s my baby!”
August 12th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Preisttj,
You are great comic relief.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I wonder if Clinton fingered those Korean chicks on the flight home.
Have a cigar baby!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:50 am
thankx Dell =)
August 12th, 2009 at 10:51 am
And you know what Mista, I tend to lean Republican when I cast my votes, but it makes us look silly to try and defend obvious wrongs that our party is responsible for. Just keep it real! I’m not mad at GW or Obama. It is what it is. I just wish I could get some inside info on the companies that are going to profit. Imagine getting a tip on Haliburton before 911?
Hey, if you can’t beat em, get paid!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I am selling my Ovation Dell
August 12th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Preisttj,
According to Preisttj if the coach says so it must be right and we as fans have no right to question it unless we have coached in the NFL ourselves, lol.
Do you think being a fan means always claiming the team is doing the right thing even when they clearly are not?
You are insane…
August 12th, 2009 at 10:53 am
let them eat ketsup Priest
August 12th, 2009 at 10:54 am
SNB
How much and what model?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:54 am
SNB666
Going to the game?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hey Dell! How are you my friend? Working hard as usual I’m sure…
August 12th, 2009 at 10:56 am
What up 4eva and Dakota
August 12th, 2009 at 10:56 am
This Fargas passion is just hilarious!
The guy is solid, if not spectacular. If Bush can’t beat him out, I just don’t get why it’s Fargas or Cable’s fault.
1 good game by Bush and you guys want to give him a scholarship instead of him earning it? It won’t even be an issue if Bush is as good as we think he is. The fact that you think Cable looks at the next Jim Brown and says “ehhh, I think we’re going to keep him on the bench” is pure comedy.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:57 am
it seems that the Dogg can just smell when a guitar goes up 4 sale,imo =)
August 12th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Al Davis could cut Jamarcus Russell tonight and re-sign Jeff George to start and Priesttj would be in here tomorrow morning trying to justify the move, lol.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:57 am
# Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Preisttj,
According to Preisttj if the coach says so it must be right and we as fans have no right to question it unless we have coached in the NFL ourselves, lol.
Do you think being a fan means always claiming the team is doing the right thing even when they clearly are not?
You are insane…
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No dude, I think he’s saying that these coaches see these players, up close, day-in, day-out and more often than not (not always of course), the right guys end up on the field. And they’re much more in a position to make qualified judgements than you or I am.
So, not to beat this Fargas thing to death, but, if he keeps on starting ahead of the other 2 backs, that ought to tell you something.
What – do you think Cable is so stupid as to start Fargas if it didn’t give him the best chance to win???
Do you think he’d really be that stupid? Do you really believe he feels that good about his job security to make a decision like that without really thinking it through?
Well there’s a novel idea – the head coach may actually have more insights into a player’s value than the average fan.
Oh Nellie! Imagine that!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Mike Bush has a lot of chances last year, and was frankly unimpressive.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Nice and jumpy 2day RaiderDogg
August 12th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Hey Dogg, what is new?
August 12th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Raiderdogg
All is well, are you going to stay in the blog, let’s say for 10 minutes.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Oak,
That link didn’t work. It said I cant view the page because I am not a member…
What is “yahoo custom”???
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Sorry AZ,
Rare but I got busy for a second!!! LOL
Just go to yahoo.com get a yahoo account if you dnt have one (free email acc) then go to sports then to fantasy then to join custom league use the league name ID and password to join Im holdin the spot for ya!!!!
Let me know if you have any more troubles!!
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:59 am
jhill Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:56 am
This Fargas passion is just hilarious!
The guy is solid, if not spectacular. If Bush can’t beat him out, I just don’t get why it’s Fargas or Cable’s fault.
1 good game by Bush and you guys want to give him a scholarship instead of him earning it? It won’t even be an issue if Bush is as good as we think he is. The fact that you think Cable looks at the next Jim Brown and says “ehhh, I think we’re going to keep him on the bench” is pure comedy.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:01 am
priesttj Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:45 am
SnB, you guy’s sometimes remind of little children that wont eat vegetables. The coaches are choosing who THEY want not us.
I look at what the coaches decide and give them credit for the professionals they are. We’re on a blog trying to do their jobs for them. Get it!!
If Cable starts Fargas who are we to say he’s stupid? you ever coach a game in the NFL???
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I didn’t call Cable stupid. I am questioning his judgement. When a team loses as this team has for the last 6 yrs….it is totally appropriate to question the decision making.
The Raiders aren’t the Steelers or Patriots. This is a team that has lost a lot of games and has a penchant for playing mediocre veterans over young talent that has a high upside.
Then the results come in poorly. And then we overdraft the existing young talent that never got a chance to play because they sat behind unspectacular veterans.
Please see:
Chaz Schilens and Johnnie Lee Higgins – Lelie & Curry
Justin Fargas yrs ago – Amos Zeroue, LaMont Jordan
Tyler Brayton – every other veteran
Andrew Walter – Aaron Brooks
I want youth BHP. Especially when such youth produce in their limited opportunities.
Is that too much to ask?
August 12th, 2009 at 11:02 am
GAWD Jhill I’m still laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I don t know if he is starter quality or not but,he joined the team B4 the 2007 season.That year we finished 4th in rushing/last year 10th.So I dont know but since hes been here we finished in the top 10 both years.Like I said B4 if Cerberus stays healthy and the O-line stays healthy WE COULD DOMINATE,imo
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Green has had 26 starts for the silver & black the past 2 seasons. Those resulted in 14 false starts & 14.5 sacks allowed
tough to find worse stats from a starting RT around the league …
August 12th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Hiram Eugene or Michael Huff?
Justin Fargas or Darren McFadden
Mario Henderson or Khalif Barnes (injury answered that one)
DHB/JLH or Javon Walker
August 12th, 2009 at 11:03 am
afternoon Dogg,
howz the haps bro you down for a jerry Mac FFL league???
August 12th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Silver-n-Smac Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:57 am
What – do you think Cable is so stupid as to start Fargas if it didn’t give him the best chance to win???
Do you think he’d really be that stupid? Do you really believe he feels that good about his job security to make a decision like that without really thinking it through?
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Actually he already did that with Kwame Harris, so yeah, I think he is that dumb. Henderson came in when Harris was injured and played his ass off, yet Cable stuck with Harris another 4 games before finally doing the right thing….so who is to say Fargas might not get 20 carries a game next year while the players who can win us some games sit the bench?
August 12th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Hey Trip 6
Raider O is looking 4 a guit-box
August 12th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Also wasted time with deAngelo Hall when we had Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson
August 12th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Green has had 26 starts for the silver & black the past 2 seasons. Those resulted in 14 false starts & 14.5 sacks allowed
tough to find worse stats from a starting RT around the league …
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The more he forces you to throw stats around the worse ol moppy looks!!! LOL
August 12th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Also wasted time with deAngelo Hall when we had Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson
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That was a Al choice Im going to have to believe he paid ALOT of $$$$ to “toast” Hall to make him sit behind Routt and c.j. imo
August 12th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Shit fellas, duty calls. Must get back to work. Everyone have an excellent day. Will be back later if time permits. Keep holding it down.
Dakota take care of that little lady now
August 12th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I hear ya Rockstar.Good at the run game,leaves something 2B desired,shall we say,in the pass game.I hope Pears is more balanced =)
August 12th, 2009 at 11:09 am
There is no excusing the Kwame Harris move. Especially with that tape of him existing prior to him signing with us. I can understand how that one personell move can cause some doubts. It’s pretty clear to me based on what I’ve read coming out of camp that the best guys will get the job. Whether it is Eugene over Huff, Brown over Morrison, or Routt over Johnson. Why would there be competition at those spots and not at RB? I guess I will just have to see it to believe it.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:13 am
RaiderDogg and SNB666,
I had a little vacation (Walkabout) and visited friends and family. I stopped at many clubs and listened to local Blues Bands.
I attended the 4th Annual Animas River Blues Festival in Aztec New Mexico. I saw the following artists,Shemekia Copeland, Mem Shannon and the membership, sugarhouse,Blue Wizard and the masters of Humility, and Edgar Mac Blues, and Robby Overfield.
Note on the Festival, killer tacos and something up your line RaiderDogg. One of the sponsors was 96.9 THE DOG ROCKS, pretty cool.
I also went to the house of Blues in Vegas and saw Scott Rhiner and the Moanin Blacksnakes. While in Vegas I also caught the show of Ruffnecks.
My first stop was Monterey Blues Festival, Aaron Neville, Jefffrey Osborne, Clarence Carter,Ernie Johnson, Alvon Johnson,Barbara Morrison,Elvin Bishop and others.
Many stops in between to catch local bands, had a great time.
i spent a week in New Orleans, My wife and I helped restore a few homes damaged by Katrina. The people were very nice and i want to go back soon.
New Orleans is good to go and people should get back there and see the city.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Hey, i think if Shaun Rogers wants out of Cleveland… he would be a fine fit in silver and black.
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/114050-ex-brown-rogers-wants-out-of-cleveland
August 12th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Bush was in office 8 years & after 911 kept us safe from another attack. He had no choice but to safeguard the Country.
Yeah Al Qaeda attacked us so we attacked Iraq?
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Wow, dumber than Joe the Plumber, even got served by MR. Thanks for getting rid of that~dufus, guys.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:15 am
We shall see…I hope Cable does the right thing and doesn’t script the first few drives of the game with the dangerous Justin Fargas in at RB again while McFadden sits on the bench ready to go….until I see otherwise this season, that is what I have to believe Cable will do.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I should have been drafted…….
Too young for WW2
Too short for the NBA
Too skinny for the NFL
Too white for a rap album
maybe I could get drafted as an intern line coach / emergancy center…….TREY CAN YOU GET ME ON ANY ONES BIG BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR????????????????
August 12th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Dakota:
I agree with you about Henderson last year.
The only thing is that as crappy as Harris was in pass protection (and crappy really is being too kind), he was actually a really good run-blocker.
So, if you’re the coach and you know you’ve got a young team, a young QB, and you’re depending on that running game, I can see how it would be hard to throw in a rookie in there at the toughest position on the O-Line to play.
Secondly, when you know your owner forked out like $27 million (or whatever it was) for this guy, I think it’s just human nature to be hesitant to make a move like that.
So again, I agree with you there, but, think about those other circumstances.
But to compare the Henderson/Harris situation with Fargas vs. McFadden/Bush is ludicrous. Justin Fargas has done nothing but good for this team. You can’t honestly point to anything he’s done that has hurt this team.
1. He picks up the blitz way better.
2. He runs way harder than both, CONSISTENTLY.
3. He always gains positive yardage.
4. He’s got way more heart and determination.
5. He totally plays old-school football. Jim Brown would be proud of a guy like Fargas.
6. If I’m a defender in the 4th quarter and I’m dead tired, I’d much rather tackle McFadden than Fargas during a game-ending drive when you want to shove the ball down the opponent’s throat.
I can go on and on about why Fargas is our starter.
There’s a reason, and it’s not because I said so or you didn’t say so.
If Al Davis really disagreed, you think Fargas would be starting all this time?
August 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Who runs this country? Two words, Goldman Sachs.
Great article in the July Rolling Stone, “The Great American Bubble Machine”.
Back to football. Is JaMarcus ever going to be able to string two good practices together? I’m getting a little worried.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:13 am
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that sounds like a dream Vacation brother good work!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:20 am
jhill Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:56 am
This Fargas passion is just hilarious!
The guy is solid, if not spectacular. If Bush can’t beat him out, I just don’t get why it’s Fargas or Cable’s fault.
1 good game by Bush and you guys want to give him a scholarship instead of him earning it? It won’t even be an issue if Bush is as good as we think he is. The fact that you think Cable looks at the next Jim Brown and says “ehhh, I think we’re going to keep him on the bench” is pure comedy.
jhill Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Mike Bush has a lot of chances last year, and was frankly unimpressive.
Mbush 95 att 421yds 3 td’s
Fargas 218 att 853 yds 1 td
In less than half the attempts than Fargas he gained pretty much half the yards and triple the touchdowns, yet Fargas is “The guy is solid, if not spectacular.” but Bush is unimpressive, doesn’t make much sense to me. Then throw Bush’s 19rec for 162 in against Fargas’s 10rec for 52.
The problem last year with Bush and McF, as mentioned by cable, blocking. Cable was trying to protect and play a guy who runs hard. If the 2 young guys get their pick-ups right, fargas will be doin cleanup duty.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Twocents Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Who runs this country? Two words, Goldman Sachs.
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The coorperatons and the Iluminauti!!!!
oh and my old block in Valley Jo CRESTSIDE!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Jon Runyan has started every game since Week 1 in 1997. Thats every game for 12 seasons.
sign him Al! keep the streak alive!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Runyan, Runyan, Runyan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:23 am
AZ, you alive brother??????
August 12th, 2009 at 11:23 am
sorry I will post a link just busy here today
August 12th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Raiderwoj,
Long time no read hows the haps man??? Intresrted in a Jerry Mac FFL????????
August 12th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Silver-n-Smac:
First off, Henderson was not a rookie last season. Secondly, Harris wasn’t signed for anything near $27 million. Thirdly, Fargas is a nice backup RB, and nothing more. I love him on the team, as long as he is only used in emergency situations.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I’m out guys; time to checking in with my boys at training camp. I’ll check back in tomorrow, before we start kickin’ Dallas’ punk asses!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Dakota
Fargas new nick is AFLAC.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I love him on the team, as long as he is only used in emergency situations.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:27 am
My guitar is exactly like this one. This is not my add however.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:28 am
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/msg/1316388586.html
August 12th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Lunch time Nation see ya in a bit!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Lol, that is funny Dell. AFLAC lmao
August 12th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Oak
hows it goin. usually only get time to read and not post much, i’ll actually be going to meet a client here in about 15min. And i’d love to play in another FFL league but got 3 on the table and I’m VP of 1 of em so not much time available, thanks for the offer tho.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:29 am
LOL @ smac talk when it means nothing…way to go Dakota!!!!!!!
***********************First off, Henderson was not a rookie last season. Secondly, Harris wasn’t signed for anything near $27 million. Thirdly, Fargas is a nice backup RB, and nothing more. I love him on the team, as long as he is only used in emergency situations.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Dell
Don’t you think its funny how Jerry Porter doesn’t have a job!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Harris wasn’t signed for anything near $27 million.
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Dakota:
Harris signed a contract worth $16 million over three years
August 12th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Oak
hows it goin. usually only get time to read and not post much, i’ll actually be going to meet a client here in about 15min.
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Good to read ya bro!!! hope all is well good luck dominating those leagues this year!!
RAIDER ON BROTHER!!!!
Im sure we will get a chance to chat once the seasons under way!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:31 am
SNB666
That’s funny you should mention his name, I thought I saw him driving a UPS truck the other day.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:32 am
A sick part of me wishes Fargas would be traded to another team, like NE or Pittsburg.
And when he put up big numbers and helped those teams go to a Superbowl, you’d all wake up and realize what we lost.
McFadden has chicken legs. He’s built heavy up top, but, that’s not where it matters for a running back. You need to be able to churn those legs in the 4th quarter. He’s not built like that.
Bush definitely can be an every-down back, but, he hasn’t beat out Fargas, and there’s a reason for that.
Whether you like it or not. You can keep pointing to all of McFadden’s and Bush’s sexy stats.
There’s a reason why both guys just can’t seem to beat Fargas out.
Sorry.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Lol, that is funny Dell. AFLAC lmao
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I will credit Brien with the new nick.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Hey, maybe if Priesttj’s great RT Green was replaced, then maybe the RB’s blocking abilities might not be so important? And maybe Miller could be used more in the passing game?
By the way, I have yet to have someone show me a clip of a play where McFadden was on the field and he missed a block and Russell got blown up. I have seen some clips of McFadden scoring TDs though! I think there might be one clip of Fargas almost scoring once out there somewhere…but maybe that was in his USC days or just an urban legend?
August 12th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Dakota:
Congratulations on correcting me about the fact that Henderson wasn’t a rookie last year.
Let’s put a star on your forehead. O.K., he wasn’t a rookie. He was a guy who had never started before his stint last year.
And congratulations on correcting me about Harriss’ contract amount. Like I give a crap if he made $7 million vs. $27 mill. The point is he was one of the highest paid players on the team, via free agency.
But regardless, we’ll put another star on your forehead for your brilliant correction.
As for your 3rd point, you’re dead wrong dude.
I wonder why guys like Jeff Hostetler & Gannon succeed in this league. I don’t give a rat’s ass about their stats or their “talent”.
They win. They help their teams win.
That is the point, right? You fools keep pointing to a couple of big TEAM wins by the Raiders last year and it was apparently just because of Bush and McFadden.
So freakin’ ignorant man.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:38 am
http://www.celebritiesfans.com/Pic/marcusallen.jpg
Hey, look, Marcus Allen has skinny legs! We should sign Roger Craig or Eric Dickerson instead!
lmao
August 12th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Later Raider Men,
Lunch Time
August 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
You’re comparing Marcus Allen to McFadden?
O.K., I’m almost done wasting my time with you.
PS – Marcus Allen had anything but chicken legs, and I invite you to name a tougher player that has ever played this game.
What a lame-ass post that was.
Congrats again.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Silver-n-Smac,
If those were not important points, then why the hell did you mention those things in the first place?
And to compare Justin Fargas, a player on a team that has never won diddlysquat to a great player like Gannon and a good player like Hostetler does them a great disservice IMO. Sorry you are so hung up on Fargas, but like it or not, the guy is anything but a winner.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Worrying about who starts is irrelevant at this point because there are 4 pre-season games and 16 regular season games to go and one of these backs, at some point this year is going to get dinged up or hurt.
We need all three backs period.
It wont matter who starts because I can guarantee you if McFadden is healthy he is going to get 20+ touches a game. Weather Fargas is the starter or not
August 12th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Man, I don’t know how Al Davis keeps fending off all those trade offers for Justin Fargas! Around the NFL DCs stay up all night trying to game plan for that guy! lol
Get a fukin clue.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Repost:
I’m fine with Fargas starting in preseason so he gets his annual “season ending injury” done with early so DMc & Bush can mop up the rest of the year. Yeah!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I can see it now…Dick LeBeau up at 3 a.m. thinking to himself: “Hmm, Fargas has had 698 career attempts and scored 7 rushing touchdowns. That means he scores on .0100286% of his carries…how are we going to stop this guy?”
lmao
August 12th, 2009 at 11:52 am
he scores on .0100286% of his carries…how are we going to stop this guy?”
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Don’t have to, he’ll run into the back of his LT.lol
August 12th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Dakota:
Uh. . .well, let’s see:
The first point was that Henderson hadn’t played any meaningful downs prior to being shoved into play late in the season – his exact stature (rookie or not) wasn’t so important.
The second point was that Harris was paid a crap-load of dough to be the starter. His actual contract amount was not the point.
That’s why I brought them up. You chose to be a wise-ass about it, not me.
In fact, that’s the problem with half you people in here.
You come up with these lame, smart-ass jabs that do nothing but reinforce the fact that 1/2 of today’s Raider Nation consists of wishy-washy “fans” that decide who their favorite players are from game to game. They love Russel on one play and they boo him the next.
Freakin’ disgusting.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:54 am
I see both sides of The Fragas argument:
On one side he is a very dedicated and hard working athlete who is probably one of the last guys to leave the building everyday. great example for other players always goes 100% even in practice.
Other side:
Because Fargas is not as gifted or as fast as McFadden he may not be getting us as much yardage out of each carry as Mcfadden would, therefore not keeping the chains moving and costing us points.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:56 am
You chose to be a wise-ass about it, not me.
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To be fair to Dakota, his ass is wiser than most white judges in America!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am
If The Organization & Coaches always knew what was best, we’d have more than 6 winning seasons in the last 20 years, no?
August 12th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Highlights from this morning:
# Mistabrown Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
LMAO @ needing Socialism to get the Country out of Debt!
How is it Poland, German, Russia all failed with Socialism and you brain deads think the US nees to adopt it?
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Actually, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Israel, Norway, Poland, Germany, France, England, Portugal, all adopted socialism and seem to still be there, last time I looked. Yup. Still there. You may want to ask the other conservative wack Sarah Palin about Russia. She can see Russia from her house.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Raider Dell Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:13 am
RaiderDogg and SNB666,
I had a little vacation (Walkabout) and visited friends and family. I stopped at many clubs and listened to local Blues Bands.
I attended the 4th Annual Animas River Blues Festival in Aztec New Mexico. I saw the following artists,Shemekia Copeland, Mem Shannon and the membership, sugarhouse,Blue Wizard and the masters of Humility, and Edgar Mac Blues, and Robby Overfield.
Note on the Festival, killer tacos and something up your line RaiderDogg. One of the sponsors was 96.9 THE DOG ROCKS, pretty cool.
I also went to the house of Blues in Vegas and saw Scott Rhiner and the Moanin Blacksnakes. While in Vegas I also caught the show of Ruffnecks.
My first stop was Monterey Blues Festival, Aaron Neville, Jefffrey Osborne, Clarence Carter,Ernie Johnson, Alvon Johnson,Barbara Morrison,Elvin Bishop and others.
Many stops in between to catch local bands, had a great time.
i spent a week in New Orleans, My wife and I helped restore a few homes damaged by Katrina. The people were very nice and i want to go back soon.
New Orleans is good to go and people should get back there and see the city.
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What a captivating trip! Count me among the blues fans here at the blog Dell – I even met the wife at my fav blues bar, Harvelles in Santa Monica. Been there?
Also, I have a trade show in NOLA in Dec…where do you recommend for the best blues?
August 12th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I said the same stuff about Ronald Curry before last season and Priesttj and some other sycophants took offense to that too, lmao. “How could you say such things about the WR that lead the team in receptions the past three years blah blah blah…”
You can take your loyalty and stick it up your ass…the NFL is about winning, if you are not capable, then get out. Fargas has proven year in and year out that he is not capable being a playmaker…time to move on.
If Cable can’t see it, the next coach will…in 2010.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
This Fargas debate has gotten old, the three headed attack of #25 # 29 and #20 will wear down defenses and allow Russell to strike deep when teams load up the line of scrimmage.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I love the Blues!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
You may want to ask the other conservative wack Sarah Palin about Russia. She can see Russia from her house.
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If she can she saw Putin riding horseback without a shirt!!! eeewwwww
August 12th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Silver-n-Black & Dakota:
I bet you if Fargus & McFadden had a foot-race, McFadden wins by only a split second.
People forget that Fargus is a fast dude.
Now, think Lamont Jordan and that equals slow.
Fargus is NOT slow.
Look: This discussion is all good, it’s all fun and all. When that opening game arrives, if it’s McFadden’s starting, or Bush, or Fargas, or even if it’s Dakota in the starting lineup, I’m going to cheer his “wise” ass off!!! LOL
I’m a Raider fan. And while I have my favorites or preferences like you do, it really doesn’t matter on Sundays.
I’ve cheered Jay Shroeder, Mark Wilson & Rusty Hildger & Jeff George until I lost my voice.
Trust me, that was painful, but, I refuse to boo Raider players on the field. And there’s no way in hell I’m going to rip on a guy with all-heart like Fargas when he epitomizes the few good things about today’s professional athlete.
Go Raiders!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
How sweet, but no one is saying “root against Fargas!” I doubt many of us here actively root for a Raider to fail while he is on the field.
Just saying McFadden and Bush give us a much better chance to win. Hopefully this “debate” ends after week one when Bush and McFadden get 25 carries and Fargas gets 2 or 3…but if not…
The concern is real, whether it be Cable or Al Davis making the call…this is not unprecedented in Raider history…better players sitting the bench while lesser talent plays…see Allen, Marcus.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I think there might be one clip of Fargas almost scoring once out there somewhere…but maybe that was in his USC days or just an urban legend?
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Fargas actualy began his college career at Michigan. But guess what…he transferred because Lloyd Carr didn’t consider him STARTER MATERIAL. BTW, Carr is available (retired) so maybe we should bring him in as a RB coach so he can tell Cable to bench AFLAC again. Go Blue!
Man am I sleepy….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
August 12th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Silver-n-Black & Dakota:
I bet you if Fargus & McFadden had a foot-race, McFadden wins by only a split second.
People forget that Fargus is a fast dude.
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This I must LMFAO at….yikes. Fargas was fast when he was a rookie, but all those injuries have slowed him down a bit…but if that is what you thnk, go ahead lol.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
If Cable can’t see it, the next coach will…in 2010.
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Sad but true……..
Fargas is valuable to the team no doubt but I want to see what we have in or caddy mcdaddy and our bruisin push Bush!!! And they in return need to earn that playing time!!!!
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Dakota??
The concern is real, whether it be Cable or Al Davis making the call…this is not unprecedented in Raider history…better players sitting the bench while lesser talent plays…see Allen, Marcus.
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Not sure how to take this refrence please elaboerate…..Bo was equal to or greater than Allen….no??? or were you speaking of bo being on the bench not allen???
August 12th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Time for lunch…be back shortly…
Can’t wait to see what the pro-Green and Fargas crowd has to say in the meantime.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Oaklifer….not Bo…after Bo…
August 12th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Man am I sleepy….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Hurry try some more “VELVET”……it will wake ya up!! LOL
August 12th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
…..Bo was equal to or greater than Allen….no??? or were you speaking of bo being on the bench not allen???
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Yeah, I hated seeing Bo rip off 36 yd runs when Marcus would fumble near the goal line.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Regarding Justin Fargas, as I have said a ton of times here, let’s be honest, Fargas is NOT the second coming of Barry Sanders. But Fargas is most likely in the top 30% of ALL running backs in the league tho. Plus, he does things like block well, that don’t show up on stat sheets. Lastly, Fargas does not put the ball on the ground very much either, something that both Dmac and Bush have been prone to do in both their college and pro careers. That’s the number one reason Fargas is out there. Lastly Fargas haters, relax, Dmac and Bush will get their opportunities this year. Bank on it. But they have to earn their playing time. According to some of you, just put them in. thank God, you guys are not running the team. That is something you just don’t do. That is a bad message to send to your team. You make those players earn their playing time by performing well when they are out there. Something that is debatable right now.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Yep
August 12th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Man am I sleepy….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Hurry try some more “VELVET”……it will wake ya up!! LOL
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The oxyc is why I AM sleepy! Now I think I understand why John Belushi and Robin Williams mixed their opiates with coke…
The only thing keeping me awake is Raider-caine.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
# HayesDaze37 Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
***** WINNER: FUNNIEST POST OF THE DAY! *****
Brientheprivate Says:
No dumn means you dont know better. I think we know better…….gasp
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That is one of the funniest things you’ve ever posted, Bri…you should turn it into a T-shirt!
Man, it’s a great night to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
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Wow English teacher nice convenient way to throw something in but then you forget that this isnt class you dumbass. I like how you left out when I corrected myself right after that.
# Brien the General Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
dumb*
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But yet you leave that out right? Hypocrite alert? Are you sure you arent talking about yourself?
# HayesDaze37 Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Dell — I salute you, Black n’ Silver n’ Blues Brother. Yes, I am ready for the season…for the past 5-months.
I enjoy the HYPOCRITE ALERTS as much as anybody, too. They crack me up. We’ve all got at least a little hypocrite in us, but some got more than others, for sure.
That funny post by Brientheprivate a little while ago could actually qualify as a HYPOCRITE ALERT, too, since he was criticizing intelligence…while misspelling the word DUMB!
DUMN…Man, that’s just too funny.
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MY comment had nada to do with intelligence, it was pure common sense when referring to Farglass never getting time over Bush and DMAC. Helen Keller can see that.
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# HayesDaze37 Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Dell — I agree with much of what Bri says…right up ’til he shows his true colors with the name-calling, etc, as soon as somebody disagrees with him. There’s a reason he’s been banned numerous times, and it has nothing to do with what’s gone on between he and I. But, he does get mad when someone doesn’t agree with him…to the point of testoso-meltdown. Those are the times that crack me up the most, probably.
Raider on, Dell, I get where you’re coming from.
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Again completely weak argument here since I dont call Raider Dell,Oakglenn,BHP,Lefty,Raiderlen,Chris in NY and Jhill names when they dont agree with me. I specifically call you names because you are a punk bitch and always have been. You are soft and weak. Raider men arent beta male f@gs like you are. I love how you been talking alot of trash when I’m not around and then nitpick every post I put out even when you are reaching for anything to step over me. It wont happen GD49. I get banned because Jerry likes soft men like you to post on his blog. He is a 49er lover dont you know that?
August 12th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Bo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come on bruh, come visit us in the east bay. You will have a great time!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Rush Limbaugh’s rush of choice, just don’t try getting your maid to fill the perscription. lol
August 12th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
# Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Regarding Justin Fargas, as I have said a ton of times here, let’s be honest, Fargas is NOT the second coming of Barry Sanders. But Fargas is most likely in the top 30% of ALL running backs in the league tho. Plus, he does things like block well, that don’t show up on stat sheets. Lastly, Fargas does not put the ball on the ground very much either, something that both Dmac and Bush have been prone to do in both their college and pro careers. That’s the number one reason Fargas is out there. Lastly Fargas haters, relax, Dmac and Bush will get their opportunities this year. Bank on it. But they have to earn their playing time. According to some of you, just put them in. thank God, you guys are not running the team. That is something you just don’t do. That is a bad message to send to your team. You make those players earn their playing time by performing well when they are out there. Something that is debatable right now.
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Glenn, you dont see it though. We dont want Farglass out there at all! He limits the explosiveness of the offense. Yes put them in is what we want. If want to beat some of those good 3-4 defenses we will be facing this season then Farglass has to sit man. It will not work at all
August 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
And Glenn, tell me the starting running backs that Farglass is better than throughout the league
August 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Oaklifer,
Yeah, I’m alive but been busy here at work… Anyway, I have a yahoo account. I went there and clicked Fantasy but I don’t see a link to “join custom League” only a link to create my own….
Am i just and idiot or am I stupid?
August 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
raidertbone Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:36 am
AZ:
I REALLY like the advice you gave me, it was either Monday or yesterday (I forget which)! I passed it along to several others, as well.
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LMFAO.
Let me see if I recall.
Az: Richochet just handed me my ass. Hey, Tbone? You aren’t faring too well either. I suggest we STFU, because we’re both embarrassing outself.
TBone: But, I’ll look like a sorry tool, tail between legs.
Az: You already look like that. I suggest we shy away from what we have no business being involved in, which is standing up for ourselves.
Richochet: Wise decision. You may read, and wish you had the balls or tenacity to stand up for the Raiders, but all three of us know you’re my bitch, and that won’t change anytime soon.
As if you had a choice.
Now, again, I get to slap around the Raiders, at will..you get to remain in shallow end of the pool, wishing you had the balls and brains to say something that makes sense.
What’s funny as hell is after I torched Az, he wanted company, and like a flea, Tbone said “I’m your huckleberry”
Way to go, Tbone, lol…just like I predicted.
Now shut up.
Oh, that’s right. You have no choice.
In that case…good boy.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
ahhh Dakota,
You didnt like seeing E.D. and Bell or what ever his name was getting all the carries??? What was the deal with E.D. anyways didnt he go to a nfc team for like five games after his stint here…That was abad move on our”al” part!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Regarding Justin Fargas, as I have said a ton of times here, let’s be honest, Fargas is NOT the second coming of Barry Sanders. But Fargas is most likely in the top 30% of ALL running backs in the league tho. Plus, he does things like block well, that don’t show up on stat sheets. Lastly, Fargas does not put the ball on the ground very much either, something that both Dmac and Bush have been prone to do in both their college and pro careers. That’s the number one reason Fargas is out there. Lastly Fargas haters, relax, Dmac and Bush will get their opportunities this year. Bank on it. But they have to earn their playing time. According to some of you, just put them in. thank God, you guys are not running the team. That is something you just don’t do. That is a bad message to send to your team. You make those players earn their playing time by performing well when they are out there. Something that is debatable right now.
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Good points OG. Fargas is around to show the kids how to be professionals: hold on to the ball, understand blitz pickups, and run with 110% effort and ferocity. Moreover, Lil Huggy has real class and respect for the team. If he got cut today, you know he would never trash us like Sapp, Curry, Moss, Rhodes, Jordan, or Schweigert.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
AZ Raider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Oaklifer,
Yeah, I’m alive but been busy here at work… Anyway, I have a yahoo account. I went there and clicked Fantasy but I don’t see a link to “join custom League” only a link to create my own….
Am i just and idiot or am I stupid?
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I say idiot.
Stupid means you can learn.
Idiot is idiot all the way to the bone.
Yep, lol…a slapped on spineless idiot it is
(Oh, and remember, as I stated you MAY NOT REPLY. I slap you around. You read. You wish it would stop. You accept the fact it won’t.
I love it when some are so easy to control.)
August 12th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Hey! It’s a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
Why can’t we just stick to football/sports? There’s enough debate right there. Having made that point, I know I deserve my own HYPOCRITE ALERT for posting this, but I can’t help meself…
HYPOCRITE ALERT HYPOCRITE ALERT HYPOCRITE ALERT
Mistabrown Says:
4eva, this isnt the place to educate you so i’ll just say it once and then you can go stick your head back in the sand.
———– Mista, don’t even try to pretend to know about economics, in theory or practice…let alone “educate” us. What a crack-up that would be. And, the head-in-the-sand only applies when that person doesn’t TRY to ascertain more facts before forming a wall around his opinions.
Mista says:
Your wreckless imbecile…spent 800 billion on a job stimulus that didn’t create a single job we actually lost hundreds of thousands. Yet your behind it all the way!
———– If you tell the truth, Mista (I know, it’s hard when pride’s at stake), you’d admit that only 10% of the stimulus funds have been appropriated yet (and even “small” jobs which have been started with the funds count as SOME jobs). The country’s been losing jobs for 2-years…the new administration didn’t suddenly open a job vacuum. AND…the fact that many cities around the country have their police/fire/teacher staffs filled, or staffed at all, is because funds are either there, or guaranteed to be on the way. As for who’s behind this thing “all the way”…didn’t you notice (of course you didn’t!) how quickly and quietly this package of incentives and/or bailouts was handed-off from the old admin. to the new admin? The old admin. needed this just as badly as the new one did — they knew we had gone over the edge ALREADY, and needed a lifeline.
Mista says:
If you want to be pissed about the $ Bush spent I have no problem with it. You want to look the other way when B@rback goes above & beyond BUSH thats what ticks me off about you people, why the hypocrisy ?
———– You calling people hypocrites, Mista?? The ultimate in hypocrisy is when one uses only ONE SIDE of any issue, when trying to pursuade others that his is the only right way of thinking (or demanding such). That’s not just ultimate hypocrisy…it’s the ultimate in stubbornness.
***BTW…Your = belonging to you. You’re = you are. (Especially important to know how and when to use words when calling people imbeciles!)
HYPOCRITE ALERT HYPOCRITE ALERT HYPOCRITE ALERT
August 12th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
lol
August 12th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Am i just and idiot or am I stupid?
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AZ,
Neither bro we are crazy!!! thats why we blled silver and black!!! ok yahoo home page click on sports then on the new page bout half way down is a little 1/4 box that says FF play now its green click it!! then at the very top of pager shpuld be two blue boxes and two yellow boxes hit the second blue box Join Leauge it will promt yo uto sign in do so! TRY this http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/register/joinleague...
if that dsnt work click the first blue boc joiin league
then it will promt you to put in name and ID and password try it!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Bo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come on bruh, come visit us in the east bay. You will have a great time!!!!!!!!!
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LMAO. Thx man. Can I show up to the tailgate? Then you can have NorcoBob on one side and OxyBo on the other.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
OK let me take a different perspective on the three headed monster. This argument a good thing man. It is like eating out at a fine restaurant and you look at the menu and the steak is good, the shrimp is good, and the Lobster is good. You like all three but you can’t decide not because the meal sucks but because you like all three. Ok now back to the Raiders.
McFadden has the speed to bounce outside.
Bush has the power and speed to take it off the tackle and go.
Fargas best blocker right now and plays with much heart.
Now I like McFadden and Bush getting most of the carries because I think they are hard for the defense to prepare for and they can take it to the house. Not to mention both can catch and open up the defense. Fargas can not catch out the backfield. I also think McFadden and Bush will mature into better pass blockers.
Lastly, Fargas has so much heart he takes a lot of punishment and seldom can make it to the next game with out being hurt. Plus strategy wise he can really wear some teams down in the 3rd, 4th and goal line situations behind our punishing fullbacks.
Bush and DMAC bring such unlimited ability to the table. The other thing is we can’t afford to loose Bush to another team because he could never get any play time for the Raiders. He could go to Denver and become a 1000 yard plus back easy!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
AZ, if you give me you Yahooemail I’ll send you an invite…unless that is ur regular email and you dnt want every one and there mom using dial up to email you!! LOL
August 12th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Regarding Justin Fargas, as I have said a ton of times here, let’s be honest, Fargas is NOT the second coming of Barry Sanders. But Fargas is most likely in the top 30% of ALL running backs in the league tho. Plus, he does things like block well, that don’t show up on stat sheets. Lastly, Fargas does not put the ball on the ground very much either, something that both Dmac and Bush have been prone to do in both their college and pro careers. That’s the number one reason Fargas is out there. Lastly Fargas haters, relax, Dmac and Bush will get their opportunities this year. Bank on it. But they have to earn their playing time. According to some of you, just put them in. thank God, you guys are not running the team. That is something you just don’t do. That is a bad message to send to your team. You make those players earn their playing time by performing well when they are out there. Something that is debatable right now.
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As usual you don’t have a clue.
Bush is easily better than Fargas.
Is better than McFadden as well.
What? You think the team is blind? Can’t see that?
And yes, they have performed better.
Fargas 3.9 ypc.
Bush 4.4 ypc.
McFadden 4.4 ypc.
You don’t have a clue.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
4evaRaider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
So let me get this straight Mista…
I said curious george spent 5 TRILLION DOLLARS.
You said Barrack spent 3 times that in 6 months.Thats 15 TRILLION DOLLARS…
Sooo what did he spend 15 TRILLION DOLLARS on in 6 months???
August 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
4evaRaider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Mista Clearly I understand why you cant see the world around you,it’s because you have so much sh!t in your eyes from having your haed soo far up your azz =)
August 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Fargas shouldn’t go anywhere, except down the depth chart a few places. He’s the perfect team compliment, and the instant energy he would provide off the bench would give us what he does best — he’s a temporary spark at best.
We know he can’t stay healthy…we hope DMC and Bush can…and the two young guys have upside-potential that Fargas would’ve reached long ago if he had it in him. Fargas is the perfect #3 RB…who knows in his heart he should be starting…keeping the pressure on the kids to hold him off.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
# Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
And Glenn, tell me the starting running backs that Farglass is better than throughout the league
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Bri The G, good to see you in here!! Actually what I said was in the top 30% of ALL backs in the league, assuming most teams carry 3-4 RB’s. But to quickly answer your question, I would probably rather have Huggy Jr than say Ryan Grant, Earnest Graham, possibly Julius Jones in Seattle to name a couple.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
lets tell the WHOLE story Hayes
August 12th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Richochet,
dont be such a punk man you’re like the fat kid at school that took every ones lunch $$$ untill some skinny girl kicked you in the nuts and you started to cryt in front of everybody ran an told the princaple and you’re grandma had to move you to a different small town. Now I know Truckee sucks but come on bro dont take it out on us!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I really think Bush has the potential to be a better every down back than DMAC. He is always running down hill and he just fines the holes so clean. Not sure if it was the turf toe or being a rookie but sometimes DMAC did not look as natural finding the hole and making defenders miss.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
# Richochet Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
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As usual you don’t have a clue.
Bush is easily better than Fargas.
Is better than McFadden as well.
What? You think the team is blind? Can’t see that?
And yes, they have performed better.
Fargas 3.9 ypc.
Bush 4.4 ypc.
McFadden 4.4 ypc.
You don’t have a clue.
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Where do I say that those other backs are not better??? What I said, that clearly you missed, was Fargas does things that do not appear on a stat sheet. You immediately start listing stats. Then I say Bush and Dmac will play, they just have to earn their playing time. You missed that to. You’re not much on thinking are you rack-o-shit???
August 12th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
This Fargas debate has gotten old, the three headed attack of #25 # 29 and #20 will wear down defenses and allow Russell to strike deep when teams load up the line of scrimmage.
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It sure worked last year.
Russell just had defenses quivering in their boots at the prospect of him launching one of those missles right on target.
Oh wait. that wasn’t Russell.
Never mind then.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Dell
Don’t you think its funny how Jerry Porter doesn’t have a job!
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one would think that there is a McDonalds out there…
that could use a young man with a lot of promise…
but who won’t threaten anyone’s job…
August 12th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Fargas shouldn’t go anywhere, except down the depth chart a few places. He’s the perfect team compliment, and the instant energy he would provide off the bench would give us what he does best — he’s a temporary spark at best.
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Yes he is our Derrick Fisher our Robert Horry, our…wait I fing hate those guys!!!! but you’re right and he is to us what those punks were to the lakeshow and spurs/where-ever else!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Lifer, cue the Temptations: “rack-o-shit, he ain’t much on thinking, spends most of his time vomiting from drinking…..”
August 12th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Actually, I must apologize to Mista just a little. I misread the your/you’re thing, and you didn’t deserve what I said at the end. I am indeed a HYPOCRITE meself, and I’ll have to punish meself for it.
Ouch. That hurt.
OK, punishment done…The rest of what I said is right on the money.
Next!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Hey is that Fantasy league still open?
August 12th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
McFadden has the speed to bounce outside.
Bush has the power and speed to take it off the tackle and go.
Fargas best blocker right now and plays with much heart.
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PROBLEM SOLVED! Fargas only comes in on PASS PLAYS!
Does that work for you guys?
August 12th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
heyo Pete!!
Top of the 4 oclock to ya!!!!! howz the swamp???
August 12th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Lifer we’re depending on you 2 tell us the truth =)
August 12th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
raiderdre,
good sir why yes it is but please heed this is for non trolling raider fans but you are more than welcome if you wan tocompete to win….why dnt you post in here that much?????
August 12th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
# Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
# Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
And Glenn, tell me the starting running backs that Farglass is better than throughout the league
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Bri The G, good to see you in here!! Actually what I said was in the top 30% of ALL backs in the league, assuming most teams carry 3-4 RB’s. But to quickly answer your question, I would probably rather have Huggy Jr than say Ryan Grant, Earnest Graham, possibly Julius Jones in Seattle to name a couple.
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Better than those guys? I cant see it at all. Farglass is below average talent who cant find the endzone and lacks versatility
August 12th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Bo, Farglass being not in the game period will work for me
August 12th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
McFadden has the speed to bounce outside.
Bush has the power and speed to take it off the tackle and go.
Fargas best blocker right now and plays with much heart.
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PROBLEM SOLVED! Fargas only comes in on PASS PLAYS!
Does that work for you guys?
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Not really because now you are limited to not throwing the ball that well on screens out the backfield passes and the defense can key on the pass every time Fargas comes in the game. Use Fargas in spots through out the game to wear down the D.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Lifer we’re depending on you 2 tell us the truth =)
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only speak the truth spiked with a little koolaid every once in a while!!! what u need bruh?????
August 12th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I am all about taking the title from someone! I have been busy. I try to post more when the season comes around. Sometimes it gets to be too much in here! LOL By the way does anyone have a link for the preseason game. I don’t want to wait for the replay!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Florida Pete Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Dell
Don’t you think its funny how Jerry Porter doesn’t have a job!
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one would think that there is a McDonalds out there…
that could use a young man with a lot of promise…
but who won’t threaten anyone’s job…
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With that middle finger t-shirt, Jerry would have to stick to drive-thru.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
4eva — I’m sorry I allowed meself to get pulled into the politico-debate, but every now and then I can’t help it. I’d rather let those that actually want to waste their time on that discussion do it…while I waste my own time on sports and other pleasures.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Huggy doesnt deserve carries at all. If he opens the SD game as starter we are in deep doo doo
August 12th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
I was just finishing up that temptations song!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Wear the D down with 2 yard gains is what Farglass does. Come on fellas. This isnt gonna work
August 12th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
4eva!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
S&B!!!!
AZ!!!!!!
Good work fellas!!!!!! bring on the pain!!!!
jerrymacskidz alive and well!!!!!
PLAYOFFBOUND!!!!1
p.s. good luck gents!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Brien, I agree with you, I am not disagreeing, but the reason he is out there is because of some things that don’t show up on the stat sheet. Some posters in here have been complaining about his lack of TD production. Well, sure. But, where in the last three years have we been getting ANY TD production??? It’s not like everyone is scoring TD’s BUT Fargas. Fargas is what he is. Expect to see more Michael Bush and Dmac certainly, provided they can pick up blocking and blitz assignments.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
well gotta go pick-up da kid Its benn real fun 2day NATION.The Natives are truley restless.
L8TER NATION
August 12th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
raiderdre,
sure bro….
JerryMacskidz (ID# 528978)
PW: ONENATION
August 12th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
where’d rack-o-shit go?? I was just going to start unloading on that zero.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I like Fargas but he would never be my #1 back with two talents like Bush and DMAC. We can make it work we did it with Bo Jackson, Marcus Allen and Steve Smith at fullback. We did it with Tyrone Weatley, Charlie Garner and Zack Crockett.
It is just putting together the right sets and players on the field.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Later 4eva!!!
RAIDER ON BROTHER!!!!!!1
August 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Brien I was just pulling out and saw you!!!! I see the neighborhood just went UP in value,GREAT 2 have you back =)
August 12th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
The SD game will set the tone for the entire season and a win is mandatory. Farglass gets the main load vs SD run defense and you can kiss 09 goodbye.
The schit isnt fair to the people who pay to see a winning product. Arent you tired of leaving the games with everyone down in the dumps? Arent you mad that if you gotta watch it at the sports bar spending alcohol money on garbage? Arent you tired of not playing meaningful games during the holidays? I am
August 12th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
good work Drizzle and good luck bro!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
# 4evaRaider Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Brien I was just pulling out and saw you!!!! I see the neighborhood just went UP in value,GREAT 2 have you back =)
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How are things buddy and thanks man
August 12th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Jerry Porter was an @$$ he deserves to be unemployeed now. He took his self and tem for granted. Another Hot Dog who will be back in Miami serving hot dogs because his head and mouth was bigger than his production
August 12th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
# Richochet Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
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As usual you don’t have a clue.
Bush is easily better than Fargas.
Is better than McFadden as well.
What? You think the team is blind? Can’t see that?
And yes, they have performed better.
Fargas 3.9 ypc.
Bush 4.4 ypc.
McFadden 4.4 ypc.
You don’t have a clue.
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Where do I say that those other backs are not better??? What I said, that clearly you missed, was Fargas does things that do not appear on a stat sheet. You immediately start listing stats. Then I say Bush and Dmac will play, they just have to earn their playing time. You missed that to. You’re not much on thinking are you rack-o-shit???
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Actually, moron, what you stated was:
MotleyFoolGlenn: “But they have to earn their playing time. According to some of you, just put them in. thank God, you guys are not running the team. That is something you just don’t do. That is a bad message to send to your team. You make those players earn their playing time by performing well when they are out there. ”
What part of “they outplayed Fargas” confused you?
Ok, let’s make it easy for you. What DIDN’T confuse you.
Shorter list to deal with.
Both had more td’s as well.
Yeah, yeah, dumbass, Fargas is a nifty guy, except he doesn’t perform, and doesn’t get the job done..other than that, by all means, leave him in.
Just slap a DUH on our forehead, and leave it at that.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
i gotta disagree with you Oak…
Fargas needs to be our #3 back…
he plays when / if Bush or McDaddy gets hurt…
and i want to add this…
a healthy #2 back is better than an injured #1 back…
if your #1 guy is hurt… sit him down until healed…
McDaddy looked bad at times last year because of his turf-toe…
i don’t see how him missing so many cuts is helpful to the team when Bush is sitting no more than 50 yards away…
play the guys that are ready and healthy enough to play…
August 12th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Glenn what about being a weapon for the offense? What about that vital aspect. The Raiders have stunk so bad lately we confused hard play with talent. It is embarrassing. Watching Farglass getting handoffs remids me of McCown dropping back to pass………you just knew you werent gonna score
August 12th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Ahhh, Pete. Some common sense.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
So you guys want a 30 year old lack of talent 3rd stringer getting paid that salary? Doesnt make sense at all. Promote Rankin now. Farglass doesnt bring any element to enhance offensive output. Rankin can be the 3rd back in the mold of Kevin Faulk easily. You need little scatbacks like that
August 12th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Remember when I told you guys last year Kwame Harris would fail? All I got was defense for him all day and all night until yall finally saw how garbage he was
August 12th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Things like watching Fargas trying to run down a pass in the flat, without pulling something, are what concern me most about the guy. Otherwise…he’s as good a #3 back in the league, and as good as almost every #2 back out there.
Fargas is an asset to his team in many, many ways.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
As of right now, Dwayne Bowe is not a starter in Kansas City
By MJD
That’s a little bit of a shocking headline, no? The report comes from KansasCity.com’s Chiefs beat reporter Adam Teicher, and he reports in his video blog that head coach Todd Haley is more than a little disenchanted with Bowe right now, and he’s pulled him from the starting line-up.
“Todd Haley took Bowe out of the starting line-up at practice Monday, and afterwards, Haley indicated that he’s just not happy that Bowe’s with the program. Now, Todd Haley’s tried to instill some discipline and conditioning to the Chiefs, and he just doesn’t think that Bowe is with the program right now, and therefore, he’s not in the starting line-up.”
Wow. Since Bowe’s regarded as one of the future stars in the league, and the Kansas City wide receiver depth chart is not overflowing with talent, that’s a bold move.
Of course, Teicher also expresses confidence that Bowe will be back in the starting line-up before Week One. And yeah, it’s hard to envision any scenario where that doesn’t happen.
Still, that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to take away from this. First, it could be an indication that maybe Bowe isn’t going to have the huge year that many people expected him to have with Matt Cassel(notes) under center. And secondly, it’s yet another sign that Todd Haley is not afraid to lay down the law. That certainly can’t hurt.
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LOL.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I get it now. Talent means nothing.
Here goes the first offensive series against SD
1st and 10 Farglass up the middle for 2 yards
2nd and 8 Farglass to the left for no gain
3rd and 8 inc pass to miller(dmac in the slot and farglass in the backfield)
4th and 8 Punt
Riveting stuff guys!!!
And you guys expect to compete for a division title lol
August 12th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
So you guys want a 30 year old lack of talent 3rd stringer getting paid that salary? Doesnt make sense at all. Promote Rankin now. Farglass doesnt bring any element to enhance offensive output. Rankin can be the 3rd back in the mold of Kevin Faulk easily. You need little scatbacks like that
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historically, Davis has always rewarded players after they have produced…
hence, Fargas’ contract after his 1000 yard season…
but, in any case, it’s not our money… let Davis reward the players who give their all…
i’m okay with Fargas being our #3 back…
number THREE back…
otherwise i would have to have a Fargas doll constructed and shoot at it with a nail gun… (voodoo works!!!)
August 12th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
KC and Den are both trash but we will split with them both due to playing players who have no business near an NFL team
August 12th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Brien, I agree with you, I am not disagreeing, but the reason he is out there is because of some things that don’t show up on the stat sheet. Some posters in here have been complaining about his lack of TD production. Well, sure. But, where in the last three years have we been getting ANY TD production??? It’s not like everyone is scoring TD’s BUT Fargas. Fargas is what he is. Expect to see more Michael Bush and Dmac certainly, provided they can pick up blocking and blitz assignments.
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Again, you’re abusing the right to be stupid.
D-mac AND Bush both had MORE TD’s than Fargas, with much less carries.
Better ypc..more td’s..and Bush is a better blocker..more powerful.
Let me guess..Mommy got you a Fargas poster for your bedroom, and he’s your hero?
You’ll get over it.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Results dont matter in so called Raider Nation. Its just a buddy system
August 12th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I logged back on and you guys are still talking about AFLAC. How much longer can we split hairs on this guy for discussion reasons.
I’ve never seen this horse beaten so much.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Fargas shouldn’t go anywhere, except down the depth chart a few places. He’s the perfect team compliment, and the instant energy he would provide off the bench would give us what he does best — he’s a temporary spark at best.
We know he can’t stay healthy…we hope DMC and Bush can…and the two young guys have upside-potential that Fargas would’ve reached long ago if he had it in him. Fargas is the perfect #3 RB…who knows in his heart he should be starting…keeping the pressure on the kids to hold him off.
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OAKlifer Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Fargas shouldn’t go anywhere, except down the depth chart a few places. He’s the perfect team compliment, and the instant energy he would provide off the bench would give us what he does best — he’s a temporary spark at best.
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Yes he is our Derrick Fisher our Robert Horry, our…wait I fing hate those guys!!!! but you’re right and he is to us what those punks were to the lakeshow and spurs/where-ever else!!!
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Florida Pete Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
i gotta disagree with you Oak…
Fargas needs to be our #3 back…
he plays when / if Bush or McDaddy gets hurt…
and i want to add this…
a healthy #2 back is better than an injured #1 back…
if your #1 guy is hurt… sit him down until healed…
McDaddy looked bad at times last year because of his turf-toe…
i don’t see how him missing so many cuts is helpful to the team when Bush is sitting no more than 50 yards away…
play the guys that are ready and healthy enough to play…
HayesDaze37 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Ahhh, Pete. Some common sense.
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I think we are all saying the same thing and my lakshow refrence screwed it all up but just to clear the air!!! I AGREE TOTALY how ever as long as the two younger guys work hard to earn the role then acceppt responsibilty after they are annointed!!
Sorry for all the copy and paste!!!
PLAYOFF BOUND!!!!!!!!1
August 12th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Pete………we know he wont be the third at all. He will start at RB and the team will use the 4th pick overall from 08 like he is Ronnie Harmon or Eric Metcalf. Sounds smart
August 12th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Dell it is an important discussion my friend because who touches the more outside of the QB? We are sick and tired of watching mediocre guys get all the reps. We wonder why we cant turn it around?
August 12th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Raider Dell Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I logged back on and you guys are still talking about AFLAC. How much longer can we split hairs on this guy for discussion reasons.
I’ve never seen this horse beaten so much.
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clearly, this topic has got another couple of hours on it…
and it’s not a horse… it’s a rented mule…
i’ll loan you my stick…
August 12th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Remember when I told you guys last year Kwame Harris would fail? All I got was defense for him all day and all night until yall finally saw how garbage he was
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I remember. I also remember hoping you were wrong – just hating on another niner.
Got any personnel predictions for this season? Fargas doesn’t count…
August 12th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
LMAO!!!!!!!!!
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Regarding Justin Fargas, as I have said a ton of times here, let’s be honest, Fargas is NOT the second coming of Barry Sanders. But Fargas is most likely in the top 30% of ALL running backs in the league tho
August 12th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I like Fargas but he would never be my #1 back with two talents like Bush and DMAC. We can make it work we did it with Bo Jackson, Marcus Allen and Steve Smith at fullback. We did it with Tyrone Weatley, Charlie Garner and Zack Crockett.
It is just putting together the right sets and players on the field.
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Too bad Fargas isn’t as good as any of those guys…even Crockett did hos job well and was a good back in the begining of his career.
Just because Fargas is on the roster doesn’t mean he should touch the ball…so long as McFadden and Bush are healthy.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Dell lets talk about the Center position. Satele i hear is barely holding off John Wade. What do ya think about that?
August 12th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Brien
Please correct comment #655
On the first down add additional yard, Lorenzo Neal will be in to plow an additional yard for AFLAC.
On second down, depending on field location Lorenzo Oneal will plow in front of AFLAC for an additional yard.
So on third and 6, the pass to Miller or JLH will be the play.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Remember when I told you guys last year Kwame Harris would fail? All I got was defense for him all day and all night until yall finally saw how garbage he was
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Cable also went to task for Kwame, dumb as that sounds.
I mean, the guy only led the league in false starts and holding penalties while with SF..what the hell, Al, give him a 10 million contract..why not? lol…
where he again led the league in penalties, and that while only playing 12 games.
some Raider fans are a little slow, is all.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Oaklifer,
Your Lakers/Fargas analogy was way off base…Fisher and Horry are winners that greatly contributed to winning teams. Fargas is more like a Mark Madsen or Chris Mihm, should be used in spot duty only when someone is injured or in foul trouble…
Actually, I might be offending Mark Madsen in my analogy!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I cant think of 1 starting RB id choose Fargas over. I guess I need to lower my standards to Oakglens level.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Dell JLH wont be in the game according to some since DHB,Walker and Chaz are over him. Also dmac is a slot WR apparently
August 12th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Oakglenn rules but I dont feel him on the Farglass tip
August 12th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Oaklifer,
Your Lakers/Fargas analogy was way off base…Fisher and Horry are winners that greatly contributed to winning teams. Fargas is more like a Mark Madsen or Chris Mihm, should be used in spot duty only when someone is injured or in foul trouble…
Actually, I might be offending Mark Madsen in my analogy!
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Dakota stop talking about basketball because you evidently dont know what you are talking about. You just compared players who weere on winning teams. What winning team has Farglass been on?
August 12th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Oaklifer,
Your Lakers/Fargas analogy was way off base…Fisher and Horry are winners that greatly contributed to winning teams. Fargas is more like a Mark Madsen or Chris Mihm, should be used in spot duty only when someone is injured or in foul trouble…
Actually, I might be offending Mark Madsen in my analogy!
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Crash Test Dummy does sound like a Chick Hearn nickname…
August 12th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Dell lets talk about the Center position. Satele i hear is barely holding off John Wade. What do ya think about that?
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Brien why do you and I always discuss the center position. I have no clue about Satele, but I will by the end of tomorrow night.
I believe Wade just doesn’t have the athletic ability that Cable likes.
I won’t take sides until I have seen both play.So I reserve judgement until we meet again.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
When people dream of this 3 headed monster who is the third monster. Let Neal block that what he gets paid for Adrian Peterson is a horrible pass blocker yet somehow he gets carries, and yes I know Dmac and Bush ain’t Peterson but still we have struggled to score and fargas makes it that much harder.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
where’d rack-o-shit go?? I was just going to start unloading on that zero.
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Oakglenn, you’re a Psychopath.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Dakota stop talking about basketball because you evidently dont know what you are talking about. You just compared players who weere on winning teams. What winning team has Farglass been on?
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Michigan
August 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Oakglen, once again you came in here and combed the blog for my post. Sociopath, get off my nuts & go pet your cat!
Oh, and move to a Socialst Country of your choice! Funny how Barb@ck & other left wing nut jobs run as moderates and then get elected and turn into what they really are and destroy everything!
Why is that? Why dont Socialist radicals stand up & say vote for me I’m a radical left wing socialist nit wit who will raise tax & spend the country into the dirt?
August 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Farglass is all star material in the CFL…………maybe
August 12th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I cant think of 1 starting RB id choose Fargas over. I guess I need to lower my standards to Oakglens level.
# Mistabrown Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
LMAO!!!!!!!!!
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Regarding Justin Fargas, as I have said a ton of times here, let’s be honest, Fargas is NOT the second coming of Barry Sanders. But Fargas is most likely in the top 30% of ALL running backs in the league tho
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Notice how I emphasize ALL running backs in the league, not just starters, which missed-a-brain missed and confuses into “starting” running backs. Missed-a-brain you are one confused individual who seriously needs to go back to 3rd grade reading class. But don’t worry missed-a-brain, I bet you can see “Germania” from yer house!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Bo, im talking pros here
August 12th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Actually, I might be offending Mark Madsen in my analogy!
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ahhhhh…I didnt read into the comment enought I get ya now thou!!! he isnt the”spark” those other guys were and yeah Chris is prob offended!!!
Sorry chris!!! LOL
Michigan, USC…….
August 12th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Imagine our roster without DMAC & BUSH. Fargas gets 500 carries and 0 TD’s.
The NFL’s worst running attack in history! You people are brain deads!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Oakglen, once again you came in here and combed the blog for my post. Sociopath, get off my nuts & go pet your cat!
Oh, and move to a Socialst Country of your choice! Funny how Barb@ck & other left wing nut jobs run as moderates and then get elected and turn into what they really are and destroy everything!
Why is that? Why dont Socialist radicals stand up & say vote for me I’m a radical left wing socialist nit wit who will raise tax & spend the country into the dirt?
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Country already was in the dirt and clinton got lucky when the silicon valley boomed. no one saw that coming. the right and left both had thier part, because they are both one in the same
August 12th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
I have been under a rock for a while now. Can someone update me on what we have done to insure a successful season? Did we upgrade our WR’s? Did we put some bite in our D? Did we find our nutts?
August 12th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
# Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Regarding Justin Fargas, as I have said a ton of times here, let’s be honest, Fargas is NOT the second coming of Barry Sanders. But Fargas is most likely in the top 30% of ALL running backs in the league tho. Plus, he does things like block well, that don’t show up on stat sheets. Lastly, Fargas does not put the ball on the ground very much either, something that both Dmac and Bush have been prone to do in both their college and pro careers. That’s the number one reason Fargas is out there. Lastly Fargas haters, relax, Dmac and Bush will get their opportunities this year. Bank on it. But they have to earn their playing time. According to some of you, just put them in. thank God, you guys are not running the team. That is something you just don’t do. That is a bad message to send to your team. You make those players earn their playing time by performing well when they are out there. Something that is debatable right now.
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Oak, I think you might be a little off here. First, yes McFadden fumbled a lot in college, he was in a gimmicky offense plays almost like an option QB. Last year McFadden lost one fumble.
Blocking, well, according to reports Bush and McFadden have been lighting up people in camp, so we’ll see if that argument continues to hold water. (besides, no one has yet to offer me any evidence of a case of McFadden, or Bush for that matter, missing a block that lead to a QB sack)
As to letting those guys start and not earning it…correct me if I am wrong but wasn’t DHB just listed as the starting WR? What has he done to earn a starting job other than scare everyone with dropped passes and being the #7 pick? I guess the Raiders themselves sometimes do what you think is such an awful act…
August 12th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Crash Test Dummy does sound like a Chick Hearn nickname…
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put him in the refridgrator hes done!!! LOL ok ok I get it!!!LOL
August 12th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I have a great attitude and never complain while playing on a losing squad. I lack vision, hands and overall ability. I can pass block well but I stink at all the other aspects of my position.
Who am I?
August 12th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
True Brien, those guys were on winning teams, but I would have to go back to the 1860s or something to find a Lakers team that wasn’t a winniner lol.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Speaking of fumbles anyone remember the KC game last year when farglass makes a big run only to fumble it away?
August 12th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Dakota,
As to letting those guys start and not earning it…correct me if I am wrong but wasn’t DHB just listed as the starting WR? What has he done to earn a starting job other than scare everyone with dropped passes and being the #7 pick? I guess the Raiders themselves sometimes do what you think is such an awful act…
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Thats only the preseason roster and Cable would have been castrated if he didnt list DHB as a starter. I think truly DHB will have to earn his spot but WR is much much different than RB..I believe That Dmac and DHB will be starters day one and I think they wil earn that right!! heck maybe even Bush beats out Mcfad..But make no mistake if you are not Jruss or Nnamdi you will be fighting for you’re job!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
no mistake if you are not Jruss or Nnamdi you will be fighting for you’re job!!!!!
EVEN THO JRUSS HAD BETTER STEP IT UP……he kinda gets the pass here!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
True Brien, those guys were on winning teams, but I would have to go back to the 1860s or something to find a Lakers team that wasn’t a winniner lol.
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Dakota that is true, but the biggest winner is Jerry Buss. Buss has the most beautiful woman around him, he makes Hugh’s girls look like LAKER GIRL WANNABEES!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Oakglenn Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Notice how I emphasize ALL running backs in the league, not just starters, which missed-a-brain missed and confuses into “starting” running backs. Missed-a-brain you are one confused individual who seriously needs to go back to 3rd grade reading class. But don’t worry missed-a-brain, I bet you can see “Germania” from yer house!!
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Oakglenn… i like you and i usually stay out of your stuff…
but…
if you’re gonna say ALL running backs in the league…
and if we can accept that the average number of halfbacks on a team is three…
and your saying Fargas is in the top 30% of ALL of them (implying he is probably not higher than that)…
then you’re saying Fargas is in the bottom 10% of starting halfbacks in the league…
no???
August 12th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Raiders<——-lack a true NT
Raiders<——have no RT as of now
Raiders<—–refuse to play better rbs
Raiders<—–have the worse free safeties in the league
Raiders<—–will start the wrong combo of WRs
August 12th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
O.K., so just answer this question for me, after pondering the following thoughts:
1. Al Davis, the all-mighty Al Davis obviously loves speed. . . . .obviously loves talent. That’s why he drafted Bush & McFadden, right? Right. And we all know Al loves to show off that talent at every opportunity he gets, right? Right. So then why the #$#% do you suppose Al hasn’t stepped in and demanded that Fargas be benched so that he can show off that talent? And don’t give me the Marcus Allen BS answer. There are 2 players whom Al really did screw over – Marcus and Steve Buerlein. I’ll give you that. Any real Raider fan knows Marcus was a more complete and fantastic running back than any of the guys that were playing in front of him (yes, including Bo Jackson). But, Al has no reason to stick it to Bush or McFadden. So, if he really wanted those dudes in there, you know damned well they’d be in there.
Hmmm. . . . . .maybe as a few people have now kept saying, you’ve got to show, on a CONSISTENT basis, that you can be counted on to get at least 3.5 yards on every down and be able to block. Not just for a few plays a game, but, for the duration of a 60 minute football game.
McFadden & Bush haven’t done that yet.
So get your own ass out of your head instead of conveniently ignoring those facts, post after post.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Jerry Buss is the man…hope he buys the Raiders.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
joking*
August 12th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I have a great attitude and never complain while playing on a losing squad. I lack vision, hands and overall ability. I can pass block well but I stink at all the other aspects of my position.
Who am I?
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George W Bush
August 12th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Raiders<——-lack a true NT
Raiders<——have no RT as of now
Raiders<—–refuse to play better rbs
Raiders<—–have the worse free safeties in the league
Raiders<—–will start the wrong combo of WRs
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Man sometimes you are annoying, but oftentimes you are so right Brien…and that list is dead on.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
you’re gonna say ALL running backs in the league…
and if we can accept that the average number of halfbacks on a team is three…
and your saying Fargas is in the top 30% of ALL of them (implying he is probably not higher than that)…
then you’re saying Fargas is in the bottom 10% of starting halfbacks in the league…
no???
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WOW GREAT MATH!
GOTTA RUN NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!
til next AM RAIDER ON FELLAS!!!!!!!!1
August 12th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
O.K., so just answer this question for me, after pondering the following thoughts:
1. Al Davis, the all-mighty Al Davis obviously loves speed. . . . .obviously loves talent. That’s why he drafted Bush & McFadden, right? Right. And we all know Al loves to show off that talent at every opportunity he gets, right? Right. So then why the #$#% do you suppose Al hasn’t stepped in and demanded that Fargas be benched so that he can show off that talent? And don’t give me the Marcus Allen BS answer. There are 2 players whom Al really did screw over – Marcus and Steve Buerlein. I’ll give you that. Any real Raider fan knows Marcus was a more complete and fantastic running back than any of the guys that were playing in front of him (yes, including Bo Jackson). But, Al has no reason to stick it to Bush or McFadden. So, if he really wanted those dudes in there, you know damned well they’d be in there.
Hmmm. . . . . .maybe as a few people have now kept saying, you’ve got to show, on a CONSISTENT basis, that you can be counted on to get at least 3.5 yards on every down and be able to block. Not just for a few plays a game, but, for the duration of a 60 minute football game.
McFadden & Bush haven’t done that yet.
So get your own ass out of your head instead of conveniently ignoring those facts, post after post.
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lol 3.5 is an awful average for a starter lol. stop it now man
August 12th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Cable has said tomorrow night the starters will play the first quarter.
Let’s break that down, that could be two to three series for the offense and the numbers could look like this:
9 plays or 13-16 plays. I would hope more plays the better. The breakdown of running plays will be interesting. Will there be balance of 50% equal runs and pass plays or some higher percentage of plays.
The Raiders finished dead last in pass plays in most categories last year (08).
So do they air it out and go towards working on the pass or do they have field position dictate run or pass.
What do you all want to see as far as more plays in run vs pass.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Dell, I wanna see if the oline has improved in both facets of the game. I wanna see Russell go through progressions and hit people accurately. Damn going to the TE so much. I need to see passes to the WRs
August 12th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Jerry Buss is gay? Someone should tell his kids that…might be bi I guess.
I know the Oakland As are run by a homosexual…
August 12th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I dont doubt Billy Beane is the way he sucks @ GM
August 12th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Raider Dell Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Cable has said tomorrow night the starters will play the first quarter.
Let’s break that down, that could be two to three series for the offense and the numbers could look like this:
9 plays or 13-16 plays. I would hope more plays the better. The breakdown of running plays will be interesting. Will there be balance of 50% equal runs and pass plays or some higher percentage of plays.
The Raiders finished dead last in pass plays in most categories last year (08).
So do they air it out and go towards working on the pass or do they have field position dictate run or pass.
What do you all want to see as far as more plays in run vs pass.
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what i want is for our head coach to NOT tell the other team that we’re gonna throw it all night…
that’s what i want…
and by the way… i like Jeff Fisher’s attitude about winning…
in order to get used to it…
you gotta start doing it in the pre-season…
August 12th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
He has no idea what hes saying. He pulled 30% out of his a$$.
A better question is what do you like about a sociopathic troll ?
# Florida Pete Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Oakglenn… i like you and i usually stay out of your stuff…
but…
if you’re gonna say ALL running backs in the league…
and if we can accept that the average number of halfbacks on a team is three…
and your saying Fargas is in the top 30% of ALL of them (implying he is probably not higher than that)…
then you’re saying Fargas is in the bottom 10% of starting halfbacks in the league…
no???
August 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Dakota, wrong. There were two Billy Beanes if you dint know. We dont have the gay one.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Let’s do some math, o.k. Brian?
3.5 + 3.5 + 3.5 = 1st down!
3.5 + 4 yard pass + 3 yard pass = 1st down!
3.5 + 3.5 + 3 yard pass = 1st down!
Tha point is, if your back is averaging 3.5 yards for an entire season, there’s no reason in the world why a team shouldn’t be moving the chains with a half-competent passing game.
And for the record:
Jerome Bettis career yards/rush: 3.9
Marcus Allen career yards/rush: 4.1
Roger Craig career yards/rush: 4.1
Justin Fargas’ career yards/rush: 4.1
And that’s all fine and dandy – at the end of the day, I don’t really care about those stats. You’re either a good football player or you’re not.
And I’ll take Fargas on my team every day of the week.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Dell,
If Fargas starts it will be 6 runs by Fargas, 3 incomplete passes on third and longs, 3 punts, and 14-0 when the scrubs get in.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Dakota,
in regards to the blocking issue with McF and Bush, anytime I brought it up, it was about Cable saying they didn’t know their assignments and blitz pickups very well, and that fargas was better at it. Can’t speak for anybody else but that was my take on the situation, didn’t have to do with the fact they couldn’t physically or wiffed.
Personally I think if Bush can pick up his assignments, he should be starting. McF, blocking or not, should be on the field in space, anywhere he can make a play. And Fargas should be relegated to resting those 2 and clean-up at the end of games.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Mistabrown Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Funny how Barb@ck & other left wing nut jobs run as moderates and then get elected and turn into what they really are and destroy everything!
Why is that? Why dont Socialist radicals stand up & say vote for me I’m a radical left wing socialist nit wit who will raise tax & spend the country into the dirt?
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Mista, Bush is the one who spent the country into the dirt and did his best to “destroy everything”. Obama will be lucky to salvage a decent future for the nation, but his first 6 mos. shows he may well be up to the job.
Sorta like when Clinton rebuilt the economy and erased the deficit after 12 years of Republican mismanagement.
The facts of the last 25 years show that only Democrats can run the nation’s economy. Republicans just have no fiscal responsibility (trickle down their leg economics).
August 12th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
what i want is for our head coach to NOT tell the other team that we’re gonna throw it all night…
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Pete are you still mad at lil Kiffie for annoucing his offensive intentions prior to our exhibition game last year with the Arizona Cardinals.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
but i don like billy so much these days. The a’s are horrible but not as bad as the cubs
August 12th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
NEW POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
# Dakota Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Oak, I think you might be a little off here. First, yes McFadden fumbled a lot in college, he was in a gimmicky offense plays almost like an option QB. Last year McFadden lost one fumble.
Blocking, well, according to reports Bush and McFadden have been lighting up people in camp, so we’ll see if that argument continues to hold water. (besides, no one has yet to offer me any evidence of a case of McFadden, or Bush for that matter, missing a block that lead to a QB sack)
As to letting those guys start and not earning it…correct me if I am wrong but wasn’t DHB just listed as the starting WR? What has he done to earn a starting job other than scare everyone with dropped passes and being the #7 pick? I guess the Raiders themselves sometimes do what you think is such an awful act…
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Basically Dakota I agree with most of what you have here. mcFadden put the ball on the ground a few times in games even tho he might not have lost them, and more than the coaches wanted to see in practice. Same with Mike.
Regarding blocking, both of them HAVE to get better. I don’t know if you have a copy of the last Discharger game from last year to watch, but Bush came in, The Dischargers blitzed, Bush’s head was spinning like he was a cartoon charachter, Jam got wacked the ball came out, and Bush did not see the field again til the last game of the season. Now you know why.
I really can’t comment on the depth chart put up on the Raiders site. There is a lot of things on the Raiders web site I don’t get, But understand, it is not like I am saying Fargas is Jim Brown and Dmac and Mike are lawrence phillips. One thing I really expect is a LOT more Bush and Dmac this year myself.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
And Fargas’s best carreer stat? 698 att 7TD’s! You don’t win with avgYPR, you need points on the board and Fargas don’t do it
PS career total for receiving TD’s=0
August 12th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Let’s do some math, o.k. Brian?
3.5 + 3.5 + 3.5 = 1st down!
3.5 + 4 yard pass + 3 yard pass = 1st down!
3.5 + 3.5 + 3 yard pass = 1st down!
Tha point is, if your back is averaging 3.5 yards for an entire season, there’s no reason in the world why a team shouldn’t be moving the chains with a half-competent passing game.
And for the record:
Jerome Bettis career yards/rush: 3.9
Marcus Allen career yards/rush: 4.1
Roger Craig career yards/rush: 4.1
Justin Fargas’ career yards/rush: 4.1
And that’s all fine and dandy – at the end of the day, I don’t really care about those stats. You’re either a good football player or you’re not.
And I’ll take Fargas on my team every day of the week.
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Drop the smack immediately my friend. The stats you are putting up are for a dink and dunk offense. Notice alot of Farglass runs especially last year were on 3rd and super long. Dont be confused. Haha you used ypc for guys who could find the endzone. Terrible
August 12th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
# Raiderwoj Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
And Fargas’s best carreer stat? 698 att 7TD’s! You don’t win with avgYPR, you need points on the board and Fargas don’t do it
PS career total for receiving TD’s=0
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Ouch! Its MURDER
August 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
So, the general concensus is the Raiders are screwed, right?
Just clearing things up so those kool aid drinkers can start slowly going through the inevitable withdrawals that are soon to come.
Might as well beat the rush and accept the fact record losing year #7 is upon you.
Wait.
Russell is looking like garbage.
Garcia seems to be a walking band aid.
And the STARTING QB FOR THE OAKLAND RAIDERS IS?????
WOW..lots to ponder
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