Schilens breaks bone in foot
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 at 12:05 pm in Oakland Raiders.
At some point, the Tom Cable/Randy Hanson story will recede into the background, at which time Chaz Schilens will likely still be a in a cast, recovering from a broken foot.
Schilens said he broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot early in Tuesday’s joint practice against the San Francisco 49ers, injured while simply running a pass route and receiving no contact. He made his way to the fieldhouse afterward, jumping on his right foot.
“They told me my fifth metatarsal broke, so that’s it,” Schilens said.
Since camp opened, probably no Raiders player has put as many good practices together as Schilens. He had become a go-to target for JaMarcus Russell, catching five passes for 52 yards in a little more than a qurater of the opening preseason game and drawing a 47-yard interference penalty.
Schilens made his way from the field house toward the hotel on crutches, his left boot in a foot, stopping for a moment to talk with reporters.
“It’s just a sharp pain,” Schilens said. “Couldn’t run any more so I knew something was wrong. It is what it is.”
Schilens didn’t know how long he would be out, but it means the Raiders will be hoping Javon Walker’s progress with the training staff while on the PUP list is no mirage. Walker is scheduled to return to practice Monday following the 49ers game.
In other news, coach Tom Cable declined to answer questions about the Randy Hanson incident, although when asked directly if “nothing happened,” as was reported on ESPN, Cable repeated, “nothing happened.”
More to come later . . .
For some practice highlights (I mostly watched the Raiders defense vs. the 49ers offense during the morning session) check my Twitter page.
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August 18th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
SHEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTt
Man I hope CHAZ is ok, this could be very detrimental to our health he has showin great rapport with Russell man this is bad……I hope that its just a normal fracture type of injury…..And I hope Murphy is the real deal we need a WR core this year to help a strong run game…..
AZ The nation needs a shot brother…….
August 18th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
injured while simply running a pass route and receiving no contact.
……………NOT GOOD…………..
August 18th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
WOW
August 18th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
bfd
August 18th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Chaz is hurt? Fuk it, trade for Marshall.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I know some of you are thinking why Shilens and why not Fargas.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Thats what the raiders deserve for having the niners there.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
How long will the effects last?
Fifth metatarsal fractures usually heal within 6 weeks. Jones fractures may take longer to heal and may need surgery.
When can I return to my normal activities?
Everyone recovers from an injury at a different rate. Return to your activities will be determined by how soon your foot recovers, not by how many days or weeks it has been since your injury has occurred. The goal of rehabilitation is to return you to your normal activities as soon as is safely possible. If you return too soon you may worsen your injury.
You may start rehabilitation exercises when your provider has taken a follow-up X-ray and see that your fracture has healed. You may safely return to your normal activities when, starting from the top of the list and progressing to the end, each of the following is true:
You have full range of motion in the injured foot compared to the uninjured foot.
You have full strength of the injured foot compared to the uninjured foot.
You can walk straight ahead without pain or limping.
U of M.com
August 18th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
01rdrfan Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I don’t think it’s panic time but this certainly sucks!!! We have to be honest with ourselves. We weren’t going to be passing the ball 35 to 40 times a game anyway. We are still a run first team with the occasional play action pass. That’s our formula to success.
Let’s see if our defence can play up to their potential now!!! I truthfully think we are going to make a splash for a good DT sooner than later. But we are going to have to trade some draft picks. We don’t have anyone on the team worth anything right now.
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The chemistry that he and JRUSS has built is monumental.
All the WR’s are going to have to step up……
August 18th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
OUCH!
This is becoming a crappy week…
August 18th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Thanks cable for inviting the niners and jinxing team.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
4evaRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
sooo…now the DHB and Murphy picks even look smarter.They didnt say which bone,I think there are around 105 bones in the foot or something like that.DHB Johnnie Lee,Murphy,Yvonne and Nick Miller can handle it.I think Jmac was depending 2 much on Chaz as his go to WR.This will make him spread the ball around more ,imo.I still think we got the best stable of WR’s AND RB’s in the NFL.Dmac can line up outside 2.We are better with Chaz in the line-up but this will force Jmac 2 be a more well-rounded QB,imo
August 18th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
thec shut up,..russell sucks.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
5th meta sorry
August 18th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I think cable knocked chaz out of a chair,..broke foot.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
SHEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTt
Man I hope CHAZ is ok, this could be very detrimental to our health he has showin great rapport with Russell man this is bad……I hope that its just a normal fracture type of injury…..And I hope Murphy is the real deal we need a WR core this year to help a strong run game…..
AZ The nation needs a shot brother…….
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Ok, I’m over it…
AS REQUESTED:
STILL 9-7!
JAVON WALKER COMBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
53 MEN…. EErrr 52 MEN, COUTLESS FANS COMMITTED TO ONE PURPOSE!
DRINK UP NATION!
Hey, no biggy. We were all just saying how we are deep with young raw talent at the WR position this year. As much as we really needed Chaz, lets focus positive energy to the other young guys to step their games up in his absents.
Javon, you really gotta stay healthy and find that 2004 version of yourself we think is still alive in there!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Stepped on his foot more like it
August 18th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
LOL Norco Bob !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
That’s very true Thec. I hope JR starts working overtime now with some other receivers to try and build up the same chemistry he had with Chaz.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
only jerry mac and my bro brien loved chaz,..I respect briens opinion .. to me lozing chaz is nothing,..as we have no qb to toss him the ball.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
start garcia,..all year,..cut russell.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
garcia,..gradkowski,…frye,..in that order.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
well im outta here,..going to tahoe for the day and drink some beer….get high at the lake.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Hey Bob would you allow Russell to throw you a beer?
August 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
thec…Belacheat prolly thinks we have a lot of good young players because he keeps trying 2 get them,imo
August 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Chaz will be back by week 5 I am sure…
August 18th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
4evaRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
thec…Belacheat prolly thinks we have a lot of good young players because he keeps trying 2 get them,imo
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I would comment but I have been told to shut up by “norco bob”…….lol
August 18th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Hope so Dakota thats about what 9 weeks
August 18th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
lets hear it Thec!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
too bad the season will be decided by week five….
August 18th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Who do you guys think are gonna be the atraters for the opener now?? I think it will looks something like this:
WR:
1. Javon Walker ( if healthy)
2. Darrius Heyward-Bey
3. Louis Murphy
August 18th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
We are pretty well stacked at WR’s. contrary to what any drug induced coma person says JRUSS is, and will be a good QB…..
August 18th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
looks like N. Miller might get a shot.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
week five ouch…………nick miller anyone?????
August 18th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
01rdrfan Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Who do you guys think are gonna be the atraters for the opener now?? I think it will looks something like this:
WR:
1. Javon Walker ( if healthy)
2. Darrius Heyward-Bey
3. Louis Murphy
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Yup… Walker is already healthy according to him. He wanted to start practice a week ago, but said coaches wanted to be sure.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
So much for Chaz’s 1000 yard season… FYCK.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
DAMN!!!!! Mutha FN SHT PSY FK AhHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I cannot fn believe this man! Our man is down, great what a freaking tragedy!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
looks like N. Miller might get a shot.
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He should have been getting a shot anyway he is hard….
August 18th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
WR’s
1.DHB
2.Johnnie Lee
3.Murphy
4.Nick Miller-Yvonne-Todd Watson
August 18th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Well I guess it’s time for everyone else to step up their game. He probably will target maybe week 3 at home to the Broncos as his opener.
The offseason was going along so non-Raiderish for awhile. Back to another week in the twillight zone.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
WR:
1. Javon Walker ( if healthy)
2. Darrius Heyward-Bey
3. Louis Murphy
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1. DHB
2. JLH
3. LM
Miller
*Walker
*On the record not sold on walker one bit. However if he comes back to form he could work out.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
4eva we are on the same page………
August 18th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Broken bones usually take 6 wks. If its a 6-week injury he should be back WAY before week 5. Id say wk 3 at the latest.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
We are pretty well stacked at WR’s. contrary to what any drug induced coma person says JRUSS is, and will be a good QB…..
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RAIDER ON THEC!
Fyck that guy, along with all the other fycks in here with all their negative vibes! If this wasn’t an internet blog these skinny asss punks wouldn’t talk trash like they do around Nation Members. I’m so pizzed right now I’d Tom Cable the first motherfycker to say something stupid.
9-7!
DRINK IT!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Unbelievable, just running a route with no contact and a bone breaks! F&CK!
Week 8 is our bye I hope he gets back before that. DHB step up your game! Javon step up your game! JLH keep doin what you were doin! N Miller you are in the MIX bro!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Schilens says he’ll play opener “if God does a miracle.” Not what fans want to hear from their No. 1 receiver.
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August 18th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
If JR doesn’t put the extra time in to build up some chemistry with our other receivers then it no doubt going to be the JR to Miller show once again!!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
We also have to factor in that he will be rusty when he finally does come back. C’Mon DHB. Time to earn that $23 million.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
well gotta go pick up the kid from work BBL NATION
August 18th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
looks like N. Miller might get a shot.
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He should have been getting a shot anyway he is hard
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That’s too much info , but thanks Thec
August 18th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Guys remove Watkins from your vocab the guy is subpar, quit acting like the guy has a career!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
A healthy Walker, or if not DHB, are the more likely guys to take over Chaz’s starting spot, with JLH still set on his side of the field. Murphy, Miller and Holland are probably all competing for the 3rd spot for a few weeks.
It’s all relatively up for grabs at this time with the Chaz injury. The only thing set in stone for week 1 should be JLH playing his same role from the end of last year.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
looks like N. Miller might get a shot.
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He should have been getting a shot anyway he is hard
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That’s too much info , but thanks Thec
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LOL…….ROFLMAO…………….
lynn your an idiot……. in a good funny way of course.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Hey thats Football. Injuries are part of the game. If anything its good that it happened now and not in the middle of the season.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
After that bone is healed he will need a couple weeks to get in shape! He wont be able to run while that bone is healing!
Week 3 or 4 is NOT happening. Probably after the bye (week 9).
August 18th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Mistabrown Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Guys remove Watkins from your vocab the guy is subpar, quit acting like the guy has a career!
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Never agreed with this guy before now, but this statment is true.
1. Walker
2. Heyward-Bey
3. Walker
4. Murphy
5. Miller
August 18th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
AZ Raider, what up Bro……….
That guy is sleprock. wowsee wowsee wuw wuw wuw.
what a F@CKin buzz killer. the dope has got him F@CKED and the dumb thing is he doesnt know it……
August 18th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Raiders.com has the bye @ week 8.
Insidebayarea.com has the bye @ week 9.
WTF!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Is Chaz injury prone?? Didnt he drop in the draft because of injury.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Mistabrown, did you read that article on rushing Bro???
August 18th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
BRETT FAVRE IS SUCH A FKN HILL BILLY INGRATE!
B CHildress I hope you get canned after FAVRE takes you to 8-8 and you miss the playoffs!
WHAT A FKN JOKE THAT A$$ CLOWN IS!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Thec what article you talking about ?
August 18th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
i’m crushed. i hope javon will step up. There’s just no one else that comes close to what chaz has done in camp. hopefully he can come back by wk 3 or 4 of regular season. what a bad week. i hate it when every sports writers take satisfaction to see us slip up.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Thec,
I’m just bummed man, Chaz is da man… Well, Darren McFadden is DA MAN, but Chaz is pretty sick.
Just like the Drew Carter fyckin BS, as soon as the chemistry starts clicking, bam…
It’s all good, I’ll be over it tomorrow with a new flavor to serve up for my Nation brethren.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
If I was Rosensagefelds & T Jackson id walk the hell out of the Viking organization and leave them high & dry with B FAVRE!
F&CK I HATE THAT PRIK!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
This means we have another off season of Favre contemplating retirement AGAIN!
I thought we were done with this over the hill INT machine backwards hill billy cuntry phuk!!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Mistabrown,
The article on the raiders blitzing…..
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jY8IF5dO9VNaZlJO-deLcUUrUAHgD9A3N3PO0
August 18th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Thank Gawd Brett Favre has returned now we don’t have to hear about Cable being out of control on a team owned by a mad man.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
AZ Raider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Thec,
I’m just bummed man, Chaz is da man… Well, Darren McFadden is DA MAN, but Chaz is pretty sick.
Just like the Drew Carter fyckin BS, as soon as the chemistry starts clicking, bam…
It’s all good, I’ll be over it tomorrow with a new flavor to serve up for my Nation brethren.
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I was for a minute but now that i think about it it may be a good thing in the long run. This will allow JRUSS to really build on the chemistry with ALL of our great young WR’s. This will also increase the level of competition as the position is now offcially up for grabs. We still have a very solid WR’s corp.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
No reason to sulk guys. As long as Chaz doesnt require surgery he will heal easily from this injury. The ship has still got to keep moving. DHB,JLH,and Murphy are competent enough to handle the duty IMO. My friend Norco Bob is right to be harsh on the QB. Russell has improved a little but the team needs even more from him. We shall see.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I wish Cable would have punched Nancy Gay instead. (I don’t condone hitting women)
August 18th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Thank god Chaz is in the capable hands of the Oakland Raiders’ medical staff. Maybe they will just give him a new pair of sh0es and send him out in a couple of weeks like they did with McFadden? Heck, with a medical staff that gave the thumbs up on guys like Troupe, Carter and Walker last year, we know Chaz will be back ASAP!
(someone call team McFadden and get Chaz some real help!)
August 18th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Un-f-ing-believable!!!
I was really afraid of Chaz getting hurt in one of the upcoming preseason games for some reason but didn’t expect this.
If a guy starts the season on PUP, when can he come back? Sounds like the earliest Chaz would be able to return is Week 3 or 4 if it’s a 6-week recovery and we’re just about 4 weeks away from the Week 1 game.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Norco Bob Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
thec shut up,..russell sucks
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Brien, I respect eveyone on this blog until they come at me with silly S#1T.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Raiders doctor:
http://www.about-alcoholism-facts.com/old-doctor-not-buying-story-of-drug-abuser.jpg
August 18th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I hope so Brien…
Fycked up thing is, is this kinda shyt happens always on the upswing. Starting a new season with a new feel to it all… Just disapointing. Just can’t let it domino like stuff like this normally would do under Kiffin or Shell…
August 18th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Dakota Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Thank god Chaz is in the capable hands of the Oakland Raiders’ medical staff. Maybe they will just give him a new pair of sh0es and send him out in a couple of weeks like they did with McFadden? Heck, with a medical staff that gave the thumbs up on guys like Troupe, Carter and Walker last year, we know Chaz will be back ASAP!
(someone call team McFadden and get Chaz some real help!)
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Yeah no shyt…. That damn McFadden shyt still hits a nerve with me.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Damb. The kid has all the heart in the world but can’t stay healthy.
Dear gawd, we may have to look to Walker
August 18th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Dakota Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Raiders doctor:
http://www.about-alcoholism-facts.com/old-doctor-not-buying-story-of-drug-abuser.jpg
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I dont know why I humor you……
August 18th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Thec07 WR’s Depth Chart
1. DHB
2. JLH
3. LM
4. N Miller
5. Holland
6. Walker
August 18th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I’d like to stay positive but I’m not sure what you guys acting like this is no big deal are talking about.
Q: Who has every Raiders beat writer pointed to as the most improved, sharp player since minicamps?
A: Chaz Schilens
Q: Who is clearly JaMarcus’ go-to guy with the best size/speed/hands combo on the team?
A: Schilens
Q: Who blew up in the preseason opener, catching 5 passes for 52 yards in just 3 offensive series?
A: Schilens
This is a HUGE loss. It’s as big as losing McFadden or Zach Miller for the first quarter of the season. Not to mention we open against SD, KC and Denver. Schilens is going to miss all 3 of those games.
Hopefully Javon Walker really is ready to rock n roll. We’re going to need him early on.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Sorry guys, this is probably not what you want to see right now! Here are some recovery times for soccer players that have broken metatarsals…anywhere from 10 weeks to 21 weeks on a broken 5th metatarsal!:
RECOVERY TIMES
Michael Owen (2006): Fifth metatarsal – predicted 6-8 weeks returned 17 weeks later
Wayne Rooney (2004): Fifth metatarsal – predicted 8 weeks returned 14 weeks later
Gary Neville (2002): Fifth metatarsal – predicted 6-8 weeks returned 21 weeks later
Ashley Cole (2005): Fifth metatarsal – predicted 6-8 weeks returned 12 weeks later
Steven Gerrard (2004): Fifth metatarsal – predicted 6-8 weeks returned 10 weeks later
Danny Murphy (2002): Second metatarsal – predicted 6 weeks returned 21 weeks later
David Beckham (2002): Second metatarsal – predicted 6 weeks returned 7 weeks later
Scott Parker (2004): Second metatarsal – predicted 8 weeks returned 34 weeks later
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/health_and_fitness/4283136.stm
August 18th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
It’s STILL a great day to be a Raiders fan! Isn’t it?
Well…now Chaz really CAN be compared to Crabtree. They both have bad wheels, and will need to prove they’re healthy all over again.
Just like last year, when we had a great-looking stable of RB’s…right up ’til Lance misused and broke DMac and Fargas, and misused (read: didn’t use) MBush…it only takes ONE injury to put a good rotation under pressure, and to almost guarantee its sub-par performance. That is, unless you’ve got even more depth. We didn’t at RB last year, but we do at WR this year.
Nobody will “replace” Chaz, but we’ve got somebody right now who can do the job in his place: Jon Holland is his name. Cracks me up, and kinda befuddles me, as to why nobody’s mentioned him yet.
If not for the promising Drew Carter and (on-going) Javo Walker experiments…Holland would’ve been getting a lot more looks. He’s faded in the past, mainly due to a lack of confidence…but he’s ready to play now. He’s a veteran WR now, and he’s going to play a role for this team.
A few days ago, when it looked like all WR’s might be healthy, I would’ve dangled Holland for a journeyman D-lineman or a late-round draft pick next year. Now, especially pending Javon Walker’s status, there’s no depth where we all thought we had it. Rookie-only depth is not good in that sense — even if they all look like players.
One thing for sure — DHB, Murphy et al, are going to get a chance to play a LOT. If just ONE of the rookies plays like a good veteran, and Javon Walker is OK, we’ll be just fine.
Don’t rush Chaz back. And play Jonnie Holland some more — let’s see what he’s got!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
# Thec07 Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Norco Bob Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
thec shut up,..russell sucks
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Brien, I respect eveyone on this blog until they come at me with silly S#1T.
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Russell has potential and he has to be damn good for us to have any chance to win. Bob is upset that Russell parties more than dedicate to his craft of being an NFL QB. Bob knows his talent is through the roof but he needs more than that to get it done in Oakland.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
No Dakota, but we expected it.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Richochet Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
ArchBishop Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Holy crap the sky is falling!!
When did we become so pussified?
Seriously the players fight among themselves and then they kiss and make up, so why can’t the coaches fight among themselves, even the fans swing at each other every once in a while; It’s ok .
This is football and football is played by men with testicular fortitude…
This pussification that is rampant among the media is getting ridiculous to the point that somebody need to slap the media…
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gee..I wonder if it’s because PENALTIES KILL DRIVES???
How about “PENALTIES COST YOU GAMES’??
Riddle me this, Einstein. How do you preach self control when you have none? How do you propose setting an example when you’re as bad, or worse than those you’re trying to teach?
Typical juvenile Raider fan response.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
LOL that Beckham had the shortest time on the list, 7 weeks. I know Chaz is tougher than Bex, he will play, maybe somewhat limited on week 3.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
My gawd, how exactly is Lane Kiffin responsible for Fargas tearing his groin last season? And did Lane Kiffin take a hammer to McFadden’s toes last season?
lol, pathetic
I wonder how some of you guys will blame Lane Kiffin for anything bad that happens to us in 2009…
August 18th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Holland is still borderline to even make the team. If he makes it he’ll be a special teamer and 6th or 7th WR early on. He’s got some potential, but you can’t talk about him replacing our No. 1 WR.
If Walker is healthy and really as good as the reporters are saying, I think this is the depth chart:
1) Walker
2) DHB
3) JLH
4) Murphy (will get a chance to beat out Walker and DHB for a starting spot or at least see plenty of snaps until someone emerges).
5) Nick Miller
6) Watkins
7) Holland (These last 3 are probably competing for 2 spots).
August 18th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Chris in NY Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Kawakami rips the Raiders, again, in a column posted on this site. One line that exemplifies how over the top he goes:
“But Cable is the head coach. He’s only a head coach because Al Davis couldn’t get anybody else to take the job, of course; nevertheless, Cable has the job.”
If this guy follows the Raiders at all he has to know this is a flat-out lie. PLENTY of qualified candidates wanted this job when Al hired Cable. Don’t be ridiculous. I spent weeks on this site lobbying for Jim Fassel to get the job. Fassel, who wrote a letter to Al telling him how much he wanted the job, is a winning NFL head coach who has been to the Super Bowl and was a finalist for the Rams job this season.
Either Kawakami knows so little about the team he’s bashing that he really has no business writing columns about them, or he’s knowingly flat-out lying. Take your pick.
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Sorry, you left out NO DECENT HC WANTED THE JOB.
Why is it Al waited until AFTER the SB to announce Cable?
BECAUSE HE WAS TRYING TO INTERVIEW SB TEAM COACHES.and none, as in ZERO returned his calls.
Fassel hadn’t been hired by any team in years.
Great example, lol.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
# Chris in NY Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I’d like to stay positive but I’m not sure what you guys acting like this is no big deal are talking about.
Q: Who has every Raiders beat writer pointed to as the most improved, sharp player since minicamps?
A: Chaz Schilens
Q: Who is clearly JaMarcus’ go-to guy with the best size/speed/hands combo on the team?
A: Schilens
Q: Who blew up in the preseason opener, catching 5 passes for 52 yards in just 3 offensive series?
A: Schilens
This is a HUGE loss. It’s as big as losing McFadden or Zach Miller for the first quarter of the season. Not to mention we open against SD, KC and Denver. Schilens is going to miss all 3 of those games.
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Those teams all suck but yeah its a bummer and it will be tough to pull it out but we can let tnat stop us. The team is together and love that coach.
Hopefully Javon Walker really is ready to rock n roll. We’re going to need him early on.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Norco Bob Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Thanks cable for inviting the niners and jinxing team.
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He didn’t “invite them” dummy.
Teams did it last year as well.
going to do it each year, even next year, after Cable is fired.
you’re new at this. You’ll catch on.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Its all good even if Walker doesnt come back. Those young guys need the snaps anyway. With DMAC and Bush in the backfield along with a competent tight end like Miller, the chances for big plays are still available.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
You know whos about to hate Rob Ryan as much as Raider fans? Brady Quinn!
Those 4th quarter fold ups by Ryans defense are going to kill Quinn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahahahaha
August 18th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I am excited for N. Miller…hopefully this opens the door for him…
August 18th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Lane Kiffin is to blame for the HUGE deficit, lost jobs in last 6 months & out of control spending in Washington!
Sincerely
Barback 0bama
August 18th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
No reason to sulk guys. As long as Chaz doesnt require surgery he will heal easily from this injury. The ship has still got to keep moving. DHB,JLH,and Murphy are competent enough to handle the duty IMO
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wow. I actually agreed with Brien on this one!
somebody please take my temperature …
August 18th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
# Dakota Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I am excited for N. Miller…hopefully this opens the door for him…
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Yeah well for all these young guys that get their shot. I think they are up to it.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Heyward-Bey, Higgins, Walker, Murphy, Holland/Watkins/Miller/Bayes = reliable WR corps
especially when you take into consideration that Stewart & Myers have both shown up ready to play this offseason and are showing big time skills in both the blocking and receiving dept. That should free up Zach Miller more and don’t forget that McFadden can line up out wide and Bush also has a nice pair of hands
don’t sweat fellas. When Chaz returns it’ll just be icing on the cake. We don’t need him. He doesn’t play on the D-Line.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Sfgate.com reporting DHB continues struggles catching the ball, with 3 drops at joint practice…………DHB man we are gonna need ya bro, get it together, I really like murphy. I think he’s kinda lost in the shuffle but I think he will surprise many this year!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
No reason to sulk guys. As long as Chaz doesnt require surgery he will heal easily from this injury. The ship has still got to keep moving. DHB,JLH,and Murphy are competent enough to handle the duty IMO
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wow. I actually agreed with Brien on this one!
somebody please take my temperature …
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Haha, RRS! It is only common sense to have this mindset. No excuses this year. This team better win the fukin division. SD,KC, and Denver suck.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
2 positives:
1. It’s not a knee
2. Javon has a chance to prove something
Help me if there are more Nation.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
DirtyBathWater Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Sfgate.com reporting DHB continues struggles catching the ball, with 3 drops at joint practice…………DHB man we are gonna need ya bro, get it together, I really like murphy. I think he’s kinda lost in the shuffle but I think he will surprise many this year!
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Yeah the drop excuses will not be accepted either. I wonder how the rest of it is going
August 18th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Heartbroken!!!!
Chaz=class act
Walker=Flake.
Heartbroken!!!!!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
4eva,
I know what you are saying, and you are a good man. Too bad about Life’s owner manual, that would be great. lol
August 18th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
the Raiders don’t rush players back from injury. See WR’s Ronald Curry, Drew Carter, Arman Shields & Javon Walker as recent examples…
Chaz Schilens will start out on the PUP list and be activated after the bye week – if he’s ready by then.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
RR,
Ask me if we should CUT Walker now? lol
August 18th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
AZ, yeah well Javon is gonna have to surprise the hell outta me. I’m doubting it
August 18th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
We are pretty well stacked at WR’s. contrary to what any drug induced coma person says JRUSS is, and will be a good QB…..
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Wow.
Just because YOU say so?
Only problem is you should have stated “JRUSS WILL be a good qb”. You stated “JRUSS IS, and will be a good qb”.
Lost all credibility with the “JRUSS IS”.
Sorry dude, JRUSS isn’t even adequate, much less “good”
August 18th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
RR,
Ask me if we should CUT Walker now? lol
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I wouldnt be mad
August 18th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Not Chaz!!!!!!
Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
AZ Raider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
We are pretty well stacked at WR’s. contrary to what any drug induced coma person says JRUSS is, and will be a good QB…..
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RAIDER ON THEC!
Fyck that guy, along with all the other fycks in here with all their negative vibes! If this wasn’t an internet blog these skinny asss punks wouldn’t talk trash like they do around Nation Members. I’m so pizzed right now I’d Tom Cable the first motherfycker to say something stupid.
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Of COURSE you would.
don’t you just love the internet tough guy?
Online they’re a badass. In real life, very very likely a mouse.
And this is where that “internet tough guy” replies with ‘oh yahs..yous wont says dat to my face..I’s kicks yo azz”
And then we all get to laugh.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
f**kn great!
Lets hope Chaz is back in 6 weeks.
Injuries are starting to creep up on this team already…..NOT good!
Un f**Kn believable!
Walker better step it the hell up!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Kelly: why’d you call me a f@ggot yesterday?
what a terrible name to call somebody, especially coming from someone who calls himself sophisticated & classy.
totally inappropriate given your choice to support the democratic party as well you might say. aren’t most democrats supporters of g@y rights?
you know your man ob@ma is a G@y lover. don’t you back everything he says & does?
August 18th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
AZ,
My flavor is 9-7!!!!!
Drink it!!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Hopefully Cable doesn’t go insane and try to convert McFadden to WR to fill the gap…I could see him trying something that dumb.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Russell is an inconsistent QB as of now. The excuses have run out for me. He held out,doesnt always prepare correctly,parties and throws for only 50 pct. I know he has the talent but will he work to to be great. Right now Im upset to even ask that question because it prolly means he wont
August 18th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Raider O:
If Chaz starts on the PUP list and we still go with 6 WR’s I sure hope Javon Walker is one of them …
otherwise Heyward-Bey, Higgins, Murphy, Watkins, Holland and probably Nick Miller have how many combined starts ???
not good.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
D White reports:
Chaz says he will play the opener ” if god does a miracle”
I believe in miracles!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
DirtyBathWater Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Sfgate.com reporting DHB continues struggles catching the ball, with 3 drops at joint practice…………DHB man we are gonna need ya bro, get it together, I really like murphy. I think he’s kinda lost in the shuffle but I think he will surprise many this year!
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Seems Crabtree and Bey have something in common..neither are catching any balls this training camp.
Except one is actually having them thrown to him.
23 million? Guaranteed? LMAO…great investment Raiders.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
RR,
You didn’t ask me! I was going to say we need him now, if he can play.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Now the kool aid drinkers have a scapegoat for an inevitable, atrocious start this season. “We didn’t have Shillens. We didn’t have Shillens”.
BTW, Jim Rome just killed Al Davis. Great impersonation.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
RaiderRockStar, I’m a supporter of the Democratic party and gay rights, and I think you’re a fa66ot, too. There’s nothing wrong with calling someone a fa66ot. It just means you’re gay. Nothing more. I believe you have the right to get married, and do anything that straight people do. There’s no contradiction.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Favre has deal with Vikings, in pads at practice
No less than 90 minutes later, Favre was on the field in his familiar No. 4 jersey with purple shorts and a purple helmet, a vision that has had Packers fans cringing about for months. He shook hands with a few of his new teammates and quickly began throwing as fans peeked through the security fence to catch a glimpse of the superstar.
SAD!!!!!
LATER NATION t=untill next AM!!!
RAIDER ON
GET WELL SOON CHAZ!!!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Get the ball to Nick Miller and Zach Miller now…..!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
RR,
He has to be if healthy. We can’t start the season with 1 exp WR ( and not that much exp), and 2 rookie WRs. Thad not good for JR. Maybe Favre or a an exp QB can do it, but not JR. Atleast not now!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Now the kool aid drinkers have a scapegoat for an inevitable, atrocious start this season. “We didn’t have Shillens. We didn’t have Shillens”.
BTW, Jim Rome just killed Al Davis. Great impersonation.
^^^^^^Jim Rome is a overrated douchebag of a little midget…..who is also a little media c**k suka!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Dakota…Kiffin didnt cause Dmac’s turf-toe but he prolonged his injury and could have ruined his whole career by letting him play on it.Imo a coach who truly cares about the organization he works 4 and about the players that he is responsible 4 would have never let Dmac anywhere near the field until he was totally healed,imo
August 18th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
We need to run the fuk out of the ball to win this season anyhow…maybe this will make us a better team? Probably not…probably just throw five more incompletions down the field to DHB…
August 18th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Now the kool aid drinkers have a scapegoat for an inevitable, atrocious start this season. “We didn’t have Shillens. We didn’t have Shillens”.
BTW, Jim Rome just killed Al Davis. Great impersonation.
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Jim Rome is a little runt punk who barely even talks sports……….but that was damn funny. I was rolling lol but fuk him.
I aint bout to make excuses for shhit. Teams lose people all the time. You need depth just in cases of situations like these.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Later OAK, and enjoy the rest of your day.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
4eva, coaches don’t give medical clearance for players to come back from injuries…the medical staff does.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
yep we will be a running team anyway and we still got great weapons so we just pound the rock and pick our bombs
August 18th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
DK,
Smoke, drink the KoolAide, and relax.
We will be fine!! 9-7 baby!!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Dakota thats prolly why Dmac went home 2 Arkansas to get with real doctors =)
August 18th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Rashad Baker got cut by the Eagles today.
apparently he didn’t have “Eagle speed” either. LOL
can we stop pretending like this guy is a stud now?
I remember when Philly first signed him everybody in here acted sadder than the day we lost Marquis Cooper
August 18th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Foxsports’ take on the Raiders/Cable incident:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9950928/What-did-you-expect-from-the-Silver-and-Black?
August 18th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Nation,
We have a lot of Talent at WR, so need to worry.
Now, if anything happens to Z Miller, then we can freak out!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Guys, I know you don’t like Rome, but his Al Davis impersonation was spot on. Hilarious. He went on doing Al Davis for like 2 minutes. It was great.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
MaddenRaider, you will like that foxsports story I just posted the link too…
August 18th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
It’s a good insult. I like to call people fa66ots when they act like it, like you, for instance.
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give some examples please. how do I act like a homos3xual man?
August 18th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Cable’s melt down is big national news today, btw. Been on ESPN all day.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Raider O,
If Z. Miller is injured, they will just ask Michael Bush to play TE. It is all good, lol.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
* No need to worry……
August 18th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Rockstar, to ask someone why they would call you gay is gay itself. Just deny it. Don’t start asking people why they think you’re gay, because then it makes you look confused yourself as to rather or not you’re gay.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Now, if anything happens to Z Miller, then we can freak out!
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Agreed. losing Chaz & Zach would be devastating
However, when you have the 31st ranked passing offense there is only room for improvement. can’t get much worse!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Man, they’re still talking about Cable on ESPN. His melt down and the chaos in the Raiders’ camp is bigger than Brett Favre.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Dakota,
No!! No!!! Bush will play QB, he did that at HS. Why not JR? He has the perfect size at 6′6 275+!!
LMAO
August 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Rockstar, you’re really paranoid about this gay thing, aren’t you? Relax. I never thought you were gay. But now I’m starting to wonder…
August 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Cable Bumbaye
August 18th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
i wonder if cable punched chaz in the foot???????
August 18th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
MR: so you call somebody names with no reasoning behind it whatsoever? what does that do for you?
It doesn’t impress the ladies or gain you many friendships. not productive in the workplace either.
I’m guessing you act this way online and completely the opposite in the real world. congrats on the multiple personalities & lifestyles. I guess thats your way to cope with loniless & boredom
August 18th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Cable Four and Twelvye
August 18th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Before the season is over:
1. Murphy…the next Tim Brown
2. Walker…his last chance at football greatness
3. JLH…all heart to go with that speed
4. N. Miller. A.K.A Wes Welker
5. DHB. I mean Rickey Dudley
6. Chazz…will contribute something but a lot less than we had hoped for.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
RR on Baker:
I think we were bummed because of how he started looking good at the end there, then he’s the first one gone. Then? We draft a SS in round 2. Not sad any more.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
RockStar, relax, would you? You’re not going to let this gay thing go, and if people think you’re gay, that’s probably why. The first sign that someone might be gay is if they’re going overboard trying to explain that they’re not. Explaining yourself gives credibility to the accusation. Just say you’re not gay and get on with it, fa66ot.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
No, Raider O, I’m not.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Any update on Mike Mitchell’s injury?
we need Gibson #36 back in the lineup asap!
he’s a rookie and he has already missed too much time to start Week 1.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Brien, the practice session against SF went great. We looked like Super Bowl contenders. We kept our first string in against the Niners’ 3rd string, and looked awesome. There’s your update.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
RaiderRobG Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Before the season is over:
3. JLH…all heart to go with that speed
(I have been a big fan of JLH, but the dude has no brain to go with that heart, lol…watch him run straight out of bounds again or field a punt at the 2, lol…guess you have to take the good with the bad sometimes…once he gets it together, the dude might be special)
August 18th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
MR,
I was just asking. Do you know a lot about the subject? It’s an interesting topic to debate. Is it Nature Vs. Nurture!! Very interesting!!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Brien, the practice session against SF went great. We looked like Super Bowl contenders. We kept our first string in against the Niners’ 3rd string, and looked awesome. There’s your update.
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Please spare me the constant hate fest
August 18th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Is it Nature Vs. Nurture!! Very interesting!!
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O: the only thing that nurtures MR at night is his hand…
August 18th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I got some work to finish up last 30 min. here
you fellers have a great evening!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I agree, at times JLH would drive me batty! Well, even Tim Brown had to carry the water for his not so gifted fellow wide outs. But I think, in Murphy you’ve got a guy like Brown who’s going to be in the right place at the right time and actually catch the football. For every Tim Brown you have your James Jetts.
I’ll keep saying this, Murphy is going to make us think of what might have been at number seven.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Now the kool aid drinkers have a scapegoat for an inevitable, atrocious start this season. “We didn’t have Shillens. We didn’t have Shillens”.
BTW, Jim Rome just killed Al Davis. Great impersonation.
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Cable’s melt down is big national news today, btw. Been on ESPN all day.
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Man, they’re still talking about Cable on ESPN. His melt down and the chaos in the Raiders’ camp is bigger than Brett Favre.
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Mr, WTF? No one is responding… Remember when we discussed the definition of insanity?
August 18th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
You too RR!
Later Bro.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Still talking about Cable on ESPN. Oh, and btw, AZRaider, you, Brien, and DKnight “responded” to my comments about Cable. 3 and counting, moron.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
To the JerryMac’sKidz2 Fantasy League…
My team is Broncos Suck
August 18th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Raider O, you and RaiderRockStar have been talking about being gay all day. All day. If you guys don’t want us to think something’s up, stop showing all of the signs. RaiderRockStar and Raider O are cool names for gay Raider fans, btw. RaiderRockStar, as in Freddy Mecury? You go girl. And Raider O…I think we know what the O represents. Your O is probably hurting today.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Raider75,
I will destroy you too!!! LOL
August 18th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Well, I guess we’re lucky Jivin’ is about ready to step in.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
MR,
Are you crazy?!
You were talking about the subject in posts:
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August 18th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
MR ( Talking Monkey),
You are as ignorant as your posts!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Freddie Mercury is a legend, gay or not that guy is one of the best musician and song writers that ever lived.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
SNB666, it’s not Freddy’s music I’m making fun of. I’m making the association between him being a gay rock star, and our own gay Raider Rock Star.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
MR use them in your script about gay Raider fan bloggers!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
George Michael would be more funny
Or Boy George
August 18th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I have time Talking Monkey, I can’t copy and paste from this device, so I posted the #s to prove my point.
Anything else you want to talk about Talking Monkey?
August 18th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Favre news should overshadow this non story with Cable flipping Hanson over his chair.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I don’t write anymore, 666. Make decent $ here in Sacramento.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Talking Monkey,
I’m a happy Nerd!!! What’s wrong with that?
August 18th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
DKnight, it’s not. The Cable news is right up there with Favre. I’ve had it on ESPN all day. Favre/Cable, Cable/Favre, all day long. Favre coming back, more chaos in Oakland. That’s the news of the day.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
AZ Raider, you said nobody responded to my Cable comments, when in fact, you, Brien, and DKnight all responded. And why not? It’s an important Raider story, and this is a Raider blog. You don’t decide the topics here. You’re not a moderator. So my Cable comments are fair game. Don’t like it, scroll on, whiner.
Oh, and don’t say “fuckstick”. Raider O gets turned on.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
MR you cant stop writing until you have a script about the Bloggers in here. I will help you finish it.
What are you doing in Sac?
August 18th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Are you writing a book about me, SNB666? Why so many personal questions?
August 18th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Favre baby! We have something interesting in the league to watch this season. Won’t be any Raider football to look forward to till Al dies.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Sportscenter’s talking about Favre right now. Who wants to bet Cable’s meltdown is up next?
August 18th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Why would I write a book about you, who would read that boring chit?
August 18th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I am so bummed right now. I truly feel sad.
I apreciate all u optimistic fans. I always try and look at the positive things but this one is kind of tough.
We really needed Chaz in the line-up, he was building great chemistry with JR and looked bound for a great season. Zmiller n Chaz with good chemistry with a JR… Not many teams have that… a Qb, Wr/Te chemistry…and the ones that do are very respectable offenses.
We can always hope for somebody else steppin in or takin their game to a higher level (which we often do) well Chaz was doing that already now we have to hope for another wr to do the same… I know theres talent but that’s always a coin flip. Our coin seemed to have flipped our way with chaz… now we need another coin flip and this one feels a bit more one sided than the other.
I read this blog daily. I seldom write, but I truly had to speak out this time. Especially livin in a san diego Charger infested area and whoever I try to break out to will just laugh and say it´s a good thing.
We need Chaz, and yes I will still keep an optimistic outlook on the season.. after all…someone can always step up there game.
p.s. Don’t worry no silver n black tears came out of my eyes… that´s only what runs through my veins.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Freddie Mercury is a legend, gay or not that guy is one of the best musician and song writers that ever lived.
I sat right in front of Brian May 1st row when I saw Queen.Brian May played with an English six-pence not a guitar pick and he gave me one!!!Excellent concert and yes Freddie was GREAT!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 18th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
DKnight, it’s not. The Cable news is right up there with Favre. I’ve had it on ESPN all day. Favre/Cable, Cable/Favre, all day long. Favre coming back, more chaos in Oakland. That’s the news of the day.
^^^^^^^BSPN just trying to stick to negative news on the Raiders as long as they can…..non news….no charges were pressed and cable just flipped him over on his chair.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
It’s time for our young WR’S to step up now..DHB.
August 18th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Hope DHB can catch the ball, we are going to need him now more than ever. That will give some of the other wideouts a chance to make the team. Hpefully it is not to serious. Shilens was having the best camp of anyone.
Go Raiders!!!! Not happy about the injury!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
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