Raiders begin Alameda state of mind
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, August 24th, 2009 at 8:21 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and quotes from the Raiders training camp practice Monday:
– The Raiders have two more practices before they break camp in Napa, but have already begun to go into their Alameda mode.
Instead of having the first team offense against the first team defense, and second team offense against the second team defense, and so on, JaMarcus Russell and Co. were operating against a defensive scout team, while the lead defensive unit worked against offensive players who may not be around when the club cuts to the final 53.
The result was the Raiders passing game, which has relied heavily on running backs and tight ends with occasional spurts by the wide receivers, involved the wideouts heavily. Russell opened with a perfectly thrown deep cross to Louis Murphy and a nice connection to Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Coach Tom Cable said involving the wideouts more heavily was the result of “being a little bit more dialed in about some game plan thoughts for this week. It’s the first itme we’ve game planned anything this offseason adn we wanted to focus on that a little bit more.”
– It was a play Javon Walker has done hundreds of times before, only not in the last nine months.
In his first practice after being elevated from the Physically Unable to Perform list, Walker found an open area, sat in it, and caught a pass from Jeff Garcia.
Walker didn’t do much else _ truth be told he worked a lot harder on his rehab days than he did during a full practice session. But if all goes according to plan, Walker will practice again Wednesday and Thursday and see game action Saturday night.
“The rehab part is the hard part,” Walker said. “The easy part is getting out there and catching balls.”
Walker said it felt good to know he could still “get in and out of breaks against NFL corners,” (hold the jokes about being the defender on his reception being John Bowie), and noted, “the catching for me has always been the easy part. The hard part is, OK, what’s the quickest way to the end zone? That’s what I try to figure out.”
Walker didn’t get a lot of work in with Russell, and couldn’t work with him at practice while on PUP. It’s something Walker will need to work on if he hopes to ascend on the depth chart.
He spent part of practice catching passes on the sideline with intern Danny Southwick.
“From my Pro Bowl year to the year in Denver to my rookie year I’ve always done that,” Walker said. “I’ve always just played catch because I treasure catching. I don’t drop the ball. That’s not something to get back in the groove. I’ve been doing that for the last eight years.”
Said Cable: “(He) looked a little rusty but he ran some good routes, caught some balls, looked decent in individual. We’ll kind of bring him along a little more each day as we go through the week.”
Walker said he isn’t concerning himself with earning a role as the lead receiver.
“What I expect is to be No. 1 in my ability that I know I can be,” Walker said. “I expect to be No. 1 in the plays that I know can make. I expect to be No. 1 in my confidence.”
– Napoleon Harris, the starting middle linebacker for the Raiders in their AFC championship season of 2002 as a rookie first-round draft pick, arrived to help pick up the slack for the injured Kirk Morrison (disclocated elbow).
There’s no guarantee that Harris will be around much longer than the man he replaced, cornerback Ricky Manning. Manning was a Raider nine days and struggled in coverage from the outset.
“A lot of new faces,” Harris said. “It’s not the same Raider teams I played with but, hopefully, we can have some great results like we did the first year when I was out here.”
– Cable avoided criticism of Terdell Sands while discussing the elevation of Harvard undrafted free agent Desmond Bryant to the second team.
“I don’t know if I’d say disappointed (with regard to Sands),” Cable said. “I just think it’s a young guy stepping it up. He just continues to improve daily and played really well Saturday night.”
Bryant said the jump from Ivy League to the NFL hasn’t been as daunting as he thought, and said, “Obviously that was my ultimate goal, to make that progress. I didn’t know what kind of timetable I’d be able to make it, so at this point I feel like I’m doing a great job. There’s always going to be room for me to grow.”
– ESPN dispatched a reporter hoping to get to the bottom of the Randy Hanson/Cable issue and didn’t get any elaboration from the coach, although he did say he hasn’t been contacted by local law enforcement or the NFL.
– Safety Rashad Baker, who arrived last week, had an interception in practice and has performed much as he did last year when he had three interceptions. He said despite the turnover on the defensive staff, “it’s still Raider football,” and described his role as a free safety as unchanged.
“That’s one of the freedoms of being a free safety in this defense is you get to read the quarterback and make plays downfield,” Baker said. “You’ve got great corners on the outside and you’re in the middle of the field, if you’ve got good vision, you’re able to make plays and I’m grateful for the corners we got so that I can roam a little bit.”
– Running back Michael Bush seemed pleased but not overly excited about a chance to start Saturday against New Orleans.
“It’s the preseason, and I really haven’t been getting a lot of work,” Bush said. “We’ve been rotating. So it’ll be something fun.”
Bush has learned to wait his turn, having spent his rookie year rehabbing a broken ankle even though he thought would be activated, and then doing a lot of watching last season before exploding for 177 yards agaisnst Tampa Bay in the season finale.
“You kind of learn to go with it,” Bush said. “There’s not a lot you can do about it, you know what I’m saying? I’m not rushing to do anything spectacular or anything like that. I mean, it’s normal.”
– Russell was running sprints following practice along with some linemen, including defensive tackle Gerard Warren.
– Those who didn’t practice included Chaz Schilens (foot), Khalif Barnes (ankle), John Wade (stinger), Justin Fargas (hamstring), Matt Shaughnessy (foot), Isaiah Ekejiuba (shoulder), Kirk Morrison (elbow), Jason Horton (toe) and Shane Lechler (groin).
Tight end Brandon Myers didn’t finish practice with a tight quadriceps and Hiram Eugene was out with the stomach flu.
The Raiders, attempting to simulate a game week right down to the 1 p.m. kickoff, will take today off and pick up practice Wednesday.
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August 24th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
We need to Blast NO……
August 24th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Would like to have heard walker got in more work. Will have to wait until wed.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I live and die with the Raiders….I sure hope I live this year!
August 24th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
The “Terd” is circling the drain.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
– Russell was running sprints following practice along with some linemen, including defensive tackle Gerard Warren.
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Does anyone else find humor in this?
August 24th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
The New Orleans offense has played well in the preseason. This should be interesting. Especially after the pasting they gave us in their house last year.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Keep Harris!!!
August 24th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
STL,
It’s been a long time since we chatted.
How are you?
August 24th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
finally jerry posts one.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Jerry how was the free food in Napa?
August 24th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Fine, thanks.
What is this posting to quickly stuff?
August 24th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
*too*
August 24th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Heard on the Herd today Vick turned down offers from the Browns and Raiders to sign with the Eagles. Maybe thats old news but its the first I heard of it. Also today the Shithawks signed Edge but according to the Seahawk beat writer called the Raiders about Fargas and were told no.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
It’s a server issue according to Thec. He is our IT guy here. lol
August 24th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
# Raider75 Says:
August 24th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
– Russell was running sprints following practice along with some linemen, including defensive tackle Gerard Warren.
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Does anyone else find humor in this?
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Yeah, why isn’t he hitting the sleds and tackling dummies.
I’ll bet Ja-Largest could plug some holes and stop the run.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
# Sweep The Leg. Says:
August 24th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
The “Terd” is circling the drain.
^^^^^^
Yep…getting paid too much money and while not being productive, is just no good. Especially since he has played like crap the last two years. I told you he should be on watch this pre-season and it looks like he sure as heck is.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
1st latino in space takes raider flag. Nation we are now galatic. Ha ha i love it.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
My new favorite player is Dez Bryant, this kid is special. I get tooo excited when I think of the possibilities with this kid.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
A latino in space? Thats takn border jumping to a new level!!
August 24th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
san jose dude, when my latino bro from king rd pops by we get spaced on KJ.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Whats your excuse for the run d this week TJ?
August 24th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
TJ, Garys not back til next week.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
The Turd needs to be flushed out!
August 24th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
saw it on the news. Cant post link cuz im on my phone
August 24th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Jerry, deserves some kudos. He at least is starting point out the goood things Russell does. I think after seeing Garcia this weekend the light has come on.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Bob kj is way old school.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Adios it is waaaay tooo hard to post a comment in here.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Huff is playing played well so far, but he is on thin ice.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Not only Garcia, but Alex Smith, Shaun Hill, amongst others. The only one that looked at all good was Jam. BTW, Dez White is a very nice player for Ok St.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Bhp jerry is and always will b a raider hater
August 24th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
At least Terdell can take consolation that he lost his job to an undersized, undrafted, free agent from a division three, ivy league school……oh wait.
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I can’t take this posting too quickly crap anymore. I feel like punching an assistant in the face and then choking him.
G’night.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Well san jose dude Im old school,..used to live on Story rd,..Im cool with some KJ.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Lets hope Coach Cable and DC Marshall show different looks and different zone and run blitz packages against the Aints….
August 24th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
yea this “posting to0 quickly” non sense is freakin whack!
August 24th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
http://www.ktvu.com/news/20534339/detail.html thats the link to the raider flag in space
August 24th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
des bryant is a very nice player for ok. st. not sure ive ever heard of a dez white
August 24th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
lets also hope the run d comes alive with the first team d.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Kelly was out on all but two of the big run plays in the first half– watch the game- joseph was in — morrison was out as well…. In the second half the runs were on Barry Sims side against our young guys– I think sims was playing like its the palyoffs against our bench— we dominated the line aside from a single missed tackle play, when morrison and kelly in— watch the game again- russell actually looks much better the second time around esp when you see it was mcfadden who tripped him— I think mcfadden still adjusting to the steel toe shoes
August 24th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
i fixed the typing too fast by deleting the cookies
August 24th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
i mean posting too quickly
August 24th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
norco thats what every raider fan does
August 24th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I think we cant really judge the defense until we have or best DB, Best LB and Best Lineman in at the same time- like we will have in the regular season– thats why they dont seem too worried- SF was stupid to run the same play over and over in pre-season rather than practice the playbook like we were doing- SF reminded me of when Art shell was here and we won all the preseason games- no koolaid needed- a good review of the game will show why the coaches- and bspn etc are predicting better days— Russell really isnt that bad already- and is just getting better and better- let him have a year with the same line and recievers- ad teams wont be able to run us– it takes too many plays to score- chances are their will be a mistake- maybe you score on every other posession– with a potent balanced attack with a deep threat option- we can literally score at will –
August 24th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
If walker is back in form- we are set- walker chaz murphy & DHB developing for the future—- three tight ends who can catch– I wonder if brown is fast enough to play safety on running downs- hes got hands and size—- he would be big hard hitting safety
August 24th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Drray,
Your fast approaching RaiderO status with your rediculous posts. Ricky Brown at safety?? LOL!!!!!!!!!
August 24th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
as for ivy league schools- ie harvard and dez bryant– dont forget
FOOTBALL AS WE KNOW IT:
1) the forward pass
2) four downs
3) current field lines
4) player designations
WERE ALL INNOVATIONS OF WALTER CAMP AT YALE UNIVERSITY—- the winningest team in college football until this century
August 24th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
also the whole 10 yards to get a new down: another yale innovation
August 24th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
i was saying on clear running downs- keep three guys in the backfield and keep brown in closer to the line- and isnt the guy BOWE in their doing something similar- hes ten lbs lighter– BTW- when playing at Yale- i played both safety and lb in similar situations in the eighties
August 24th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I bet you did.
August 24th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
not only can you post comments at ridiculous rates but you played the equivalent of soccer at yale
August 24th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
coached by carm cozza- my sister ended up marrying the tight end from our team– he ran a company called countrywide- until he retired last year as you well know
August 24th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
in high school played with Maddens two sons- mike and joe- joe went to brown, mike to harvard- john used to get us psyched watching old raiders clips when calling giants games
August 24th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
that was at boarding school in ct- anway- maybe youre right- browns probably too slow- but hes to small to play MLB
August 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
drray is DR RAY- orthopedic surgery btw- American College of Sports Medicine
August 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
im not interested in college football teams that high schools can beat, the yale football team has no more talent than any club flag football team at any college does
August 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
rained with the chargers and spurs
August 24th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
now in practice in chicago with dr shaffer- the ex lakers guy- his dad is the cubs guy
August 24th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
ok i’ll just listen- thats why I only post on here every few months-
August 24th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Can Walker walk the walk?
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2009_pre_season
I hope he can RUN!
August 24th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Clearly the bloggers here have much more experience with professional sports than I do – anyway- GO RAIDERS!!!
August 24th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
I guess they do, but our tailgate is the best of them all,…best booze, beer, grass,…wings, tritip…ribs…pills,..and music….classic metal.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Drray
What High School did you go to and what year did yu graduate? I went to Jr High with Mike. Were you 2 friends?
August 24th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Excuse me, but we are in for a real long season. The Raiders jellyfish defense against the run is going to make it impossible to beat anybody in this division in the regular season. L. Washington is going to run for a least 400 yards, by himself, when we play the N.Y. Jets, Oct 25, 2009 in Oakland. Cassel looks Great! against the Vikings (who cares about the 2′S and 3’s.) Crap! Even Denver looks like they are well coached. I happened onto a football website rating the coaches in the NFL. Guess what Tom Cable is rated? He is rated “THE WORST” coach in the NFL!
Fk! ….. This is soo Fn frustrating! N.O. is very well coached, on both sides of the ball! So expect a massacre Saturday! They are going to run for 320 and pass for 400 + yards, against this jelly fish! Damm!!!!
August 24th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Excuse me, but we are in for a real long season. The Raiders jellyfish defense against the run is going to make it impossible to beat anybody in this division in the regular season. L. Washington is going to run for a least 400 yards, by himself, when we play the N.Y. Jets, Oct 25, 2009 in Oakland. Cassel looks Great! against the Vikings (who cares about the 2′S and 3’s.) Crap! Even Denver looks like they are well coached. I happened onto a football website rating the coaches in the NFL. Guess what Tom Cable is rated? He is rated “THE WORST” coach in the NFL!
Fk! ….. This is soo Fn frustrating! N.O. is very well coached, on both sides of the ball! So expect a massacre Saturday! They are going to run for 320 and pass for 400 + yards, against this jelly fish! Damm!!!!
August 24th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
It’s a great night to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
MBush can keep playing cool all he wants — but, he’s playing for Justin Fargas’ playing time. The time for Mike to stop waiting around is now…to make it impossible for Cable to not play him.
Even if Bryant looks like the next Howie Long, I say NO to getting rid of Terdell Sands. This D-line needs that beef, and that body in the rotation.
Welcome back, Raider Nap Harris! See ya later, Manning. Didn’t want ya, didn’t need ya.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
hayes,
dogg big terd gots to go man. he’s too inconsistent. he’d be a monster in one game and would disappear in the next. nd it don’t even look like his tryin. wtf why did we release manning? why didn’t release bowie. the kid doesn’t need to here bro. and sirblitzalot you are terrible. you ain’t got no faith. leon washington gettin 400 yds by himself and n.o. havin 720 yards. that’s flat out ridiculous
August 24th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Prediction for first 8 games
San Diego. LT runs for 320 yards. Raiders lose.
@K.C. Cassell and K.C. march down on the last position and beat Raders 24-20.
Denver in Oakland. Raider beat Denver (with Marshall out of the lineup)
@ Houston. Raiders beat Houston again. There run defense is almost as bad as Raiders. Raiders run to Victory
@ N.Y. Giants. Raiders Lose!
Philadelphia, under the direction of Michael Vick (who runs >100 yards) beat the Raiders.
N.Y. Jets. With a vastly improved defense under the Good Ryan, and spectacular day running back L. Washington )for 400+ yards) and 2 TD passes, by phenom Mark Sanchez, Raiders get humiliated in there own house. 35 – 10.
S.D. sweep the Raiders, on the back of L.T.’S routine 300+ day and 3 T.D.’S
ARRRHHHHHH!!!!
August 24th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Blitz — Who’s rating the coaches? Does it even matter? Right now, he’s just a 2nd-year coach with a 2nd-year QB who is STILL one of the youngest in the league at his position. Cable SHOULDN’T be rated higher until he, and his team, do something.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Bush is not going to whine about PT he’s just saying it is what it is. I’d rather hear from him by his play on the field. I cannot wait for the Michael Bush show against the Saints. Fargas is a crap cake who always falls down after 1.5 yards on the ground.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
haha sir blitz you are a big idiot.lt’s had our number since he got into this league but 300 yards rushing in each game against us? get the fuk outta here. lt isn’t even what he used to be 2-3 years ago. and the jets prediction is retarded too. leon for 400? mark for 2tds? yeah right their defense and run game would give us a really good challenge but there ain’t no way in hell that sanchez is gonn do good against are really good secondary
August 24th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
“JaMarcus Russell and Co. were operating against a defensive scout team, while the lead defensive unit worked against offensive players who may not be around when the club cuts to the final 53.” That might not be a bad strategy, actually. The forty niners, during the “glory days” played 8 games a year under those conditions. Every other team in the NFC west in those days were garbage. Motana was able to develop his timing by going against defenseless defenses for 8 games. Two things resulted: They got a backstage pass to the playoffs, and they only played 5-6 respectable teams. When they arrived at the playoffs, they usually got there in uniforms that were hardly soiled. While the other teams had to compete against formidable foes all regular season long. This gave them a tremendous advantage. The other teams came in banged up and slightly debilitated and the niners were fresh. So, as far as I am concerned the 49ers championships are nothing but crepe paper lions. They will never rise above pussi status, in my book. If you sincerely analyze there era you will agree. Again, I think it is good to work against the second string so the players/Jmac can develop timing, with some degree of pressure. The other advantage is that we may discover some really diamond-in-the-rough cover guys in the on-the-bubble squad.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
If my prediction holds true…this Raiders team will score 6-points more per game than last year’s team. From 16-points to 22+ points.
If that happens, there is no way teams will be able to continue running rampant all game long — time just doesn’t allow it. 22+ points per game does wonders for a Defense.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
People say im crazy but im predicting a 9-7 record for 2009
August 24th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
TazZraider,
Don’t get mad at me because I am giving you my honest opinion, son. I love the Raiders more than anyone. I sit in section 123 (psl holder). I have been a Raider fan probably longer than you have been a alive. I took my sons to every game since the Raiders returned. My judgement is not clouded by emotion. You are clearly very emotional. The fact is, our run defense is non-existent. I generously predict 2 wins and 6 losses after 8. What games do you think we will win. Please give your reasoning.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Sweep The Leg. Says:
August 24th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
The “Terd” is circling the drain.
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The funniest post of the DAY!!
He’s a gonner!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Sirblitz alot…..
I dont know how old you are….
Ive been a fan since they won the Super Bowl Vs Philadelphia 1980…..
My reasoning has mainly to do with how bad Denver w/out Shanahan or a QB have literally set that franchise back 10 yrs… and the same goes for KC…They are horrible….No QB and new head coach. Thats 4 games we can win easily with a little luck.
San Diego is still the bully but were catching up. LT is not the LT of old and Merriman is on the down side as well!!
You can see where im going here!! Just some hard work and a little patience….We are our on our way!!
Rest assured!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Did you see the way Chris Johnson #37 and Nnamdi did their jobs the other night? That’s the kind of coverage JaMarcus is facing in practice daily, and it’s not fair to judge his progress, or lack thereof, on those practices.
It’s the old double-edged sword…tough coverage means the WR’s and QB need to work harder, of course making them better…but, there’s only one way to develop timing between QB and Receiver…and that’s by running consistently sucessful pass plays over and over and over. And then doing it again. Doing it against a scout team is better than wasting our #1 Defense’s time, when they can actually learn a little about their opponent.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Sirblitz alot…
I’m sorry to say but you are plain negative….The GREAT Brett Favre was not able to beat us with the Jets and you expect the Jr from USC to come in and handle us!! C’mon man!! Wake up and if you are really a raider fan give them some credit!!
Thats ridiculous!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:13 am
LT is not the Lt of old… He’s 30 and has had some injuries…. He’s definitley on the down side of his career!! Im glad M Turner is now running for the Falcons….That guy was a beast!!
You heard it here first, I think the Raiders upset the S.D. Chargers 24-21 in the home opener!!
Have a little faith dude!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Sir Blitz, u aught to be ashamed of yourself bro. Where else did you think they would rate Tom Cable? #1? They love to kick us while we’re down. There are what 4- 5 new HC’s that have never been HC’s before but he’s last?? Hateraid……..pure and simple.
I know you guy’s don’t want me going overboard on a undrafted rookie but I’m telling you this kid is special. You just don’t find player that big and that agile. He is really light on his feet and explosive. I read someone they don’t care if he’s Howie Long. Well that is exactly who he reminds me of in terms of quickness, movement, explosion, base and power. I know it sounds crazy biut I watched him in the first preaseason game and was unimpressed with his awareness. He’s physical ability got my attention. However this second game was very different he showed good ball awareness excellent COD and good strength and power. He really improved and if he doesn’t take a step backwards we may really have something here.
Remember our best Dlineman was an undrafted rookie……..Tommy Kelly and so far in camp he’s hands down the most dominant Dlineman we have.
Did we catch lightning in a bottle twice?……….it happened with Chaz and Murphy.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:26 am
For the most part…the differences in athletic ability/stature/size/speed/intelligence, etc. between players in the NFL are relatively minor. The old cliche about losing teams not having enough heart gets thrown around too easily. More accurate, those teams lack confidence, and lose even more confidence as things go downhill. One of my biggest concerns about JaMarcus is his confidence-level.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Dee,
If were at Ricky’s right now, you and I would be blood brothers. Yes, LT is on the other side of his peak, but even last year he scored two T.D.’s against our run-D. For the first time, the coach actually tested LT by making him run in the preseason for the first time. I will gladly genuflex before the Hall of Fame (my sons names and my name are on the wall of fame) if my predictions are wrong. I would love to be wrong but I just can’t get past how pathetic the run d played against the ladies in red Saturday.
I happen to have a DVR and I recorded the SD, KC and Denver, NO and NYJ. Of course I have watched the Raiders play several times. What I see is some “mean’ attacking defenses. The Raider seem to play on there heels, man. That really concerns me.
I have a lot of faith, in God. I will pray that the curse of weak-run-defense be lifted of the raiders camp.
Go Raiders!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:29 am
BTW, I’m talking about Dez Bryant DT/DE from Harvard. If this kid plays well in the last 2 preaseason games, lookout. He will make the 53 man roster even Kelly didn’t do that.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:35 am
HD37, they may not understand that’s who every team first team practices against in season, is the scout team. Because the coaches are creating a gameplan for the defense and the offense, called scout teams. What they do is mimic the uncoming opponent so that you can practice against that teams formations and players as much as is humanly possible. That’s normal in-season procedure.
They just gameplanning!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Sirblitz alot…
You make some very good points!! No doubt the Chargers are still the best in the west… Eventually the Norv Turner effect will catch up with them. We can split with them I tell you!! O’h and just so you know I have a lot of faith in GOD as well. But i’m not talking about GOD right now. I’m talking about the transformation I see with this team!!! If we can split the 1st 2 games…… I think we will be on our way!!
S.D. is not invincible…. And if you can remember last season…The Chargers got off to a very rocky start.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:37 am
BHP — I’m pretty sure they know about scout teams. There are some thick ones in here, but I’m pretty sure most know what scout teams are!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Raider Dee, comment 75.
Your points are well taken, brother. I hope I wrong and your are right, because we both win if you are right. I am 54 years of age, so that makes us colleagues, not just Raider brothers .
GB
Is anybody else getting this air message: “You are posting comments too quickly. Slow down.” What the heck?
August 25th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Hey BHP..Black hole priest is that you man?? I remember you from 2-3 seasons ago!! I used to go under Raider Glory!!
Hows it going??
I only remember u having my back defending the old man(Al Davis) against HUFF24 and a few other dudes!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 am
HD37, Sands looks like he’s playing hurt he is really stiff and can’t get in the stnce he played in last year he looks a shell of himself. There is something going on that the coaches are not saying he is much better than what he’s showing right now. So let’s let things play out. Thankfully we have the new this new hotshot rising star Dez Bryant.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:44 am
Sirblitz alot…
Its all good BROTHER!! Your’e an honest guy and you only call it like you see it. I respect and appreciate that!!
A no bull RAIDER fan!!
Thats GREAT!! I think youre going to be surprised this season!!
Go Raiders!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Whattup Glory!! missed man what happened to the old moniker? I guess same thing that happened to mine. Someone stole it. lol
August 25th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Some one took mine bro!! But thats ok!! Are you ready for another season man?? I cant wait!! I got tickets for the Bronco game 40 yrd line 15 rows up!! AWESOME!!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Youre right about Dez Bryant man!! He might just be the guy we need in there!! I hope he pans out and makes the team!! At firs, I thought he was just another brainy dude from Harvard… But man he’s looking pretty good! SO FAR??
August 25th, 2009 at 12:51 am
i respect that blitz.but you don’t even know me to call me emotional.i agree that are run d is non existent but not like that. I can’t give my full reasoning because the server is dumb sayin i post too quickly but i think we can go at least 4 and 4 with wins against sd, kc, hou, den. and losses to nyg, eagles, and sd. the jets is a toss up
August 25th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Hayez, your predication that we score 22 per game is noted.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Its been fun guyz!!! But I have to hit the sac!!
G’nite all!!
Check you out later BHP???
Nice hearing from you again!!
Take care!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:56 am
What a shame whenever I would read your moniker it would actually make me proud it was a great moniker.
HD37 is right though we are a much better team if we can get Sands right, Dez Bryant is just a huge find hopefully. But Sands is a desparate NEED.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Priest, what’s your case for Cable being rated anywhere above last in the league? Based upon actual events, not what will happen. We all know Cable’s going to lead us to two straight Super Bowl victories, priest. But the writers doing those ratings are forced to go by what’s already happened.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:59 am
ok blitz this is my reasoning. sd: i think we can take them opening night. maybe the run d will do badbut we have a different offense now thats better and we can steal one. KC, they aren’t even at our level and still rebuilding.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:03 am
SD doesn’t look that good. Watched their first pre season game. It was on in LA last week. They didn’t look very cohesive. Just sort of forcing passes. We can beat them. And, our season rests on it because our seasons always go by the way of the first game. But we’ll choke.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:05 am
I’ve already predicted we wouldn’t run the ball 20 times against SD, and that we’d lose. I’m going to add to that prediction. We go up late in the fourth quarter, and drop into that prevent and let SD march right back. I wish Vegas had odds for it because I’d put my life on it.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Later Glory!
HD37, thanks for all you do, you and Jhill and Oak and Lefty12 are Giants in here. What would this blog be without your reason and clarity on issues of Silver & Black. I’m sure I missed some others but rest assured you are appreciated. Also SnB whom I really respect.
Proud to be a part of a fan base that has such knowledgeable generals such as you men. We have to keep teaching the young superstars like Brien and others, so that they can carry the torch proudly.
I salute you!!
Adios!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:09 am
I’m so hurt that you didn’t throw me a shot out, priest. But I’ll throw you one, anyway. Because I’m like that. Priest, you hold it down in here. You are a giant! Your optimism may be extreme and your upbeat predictions might fall flat season after season, but you bleed silver and black and that matters a lot more than being remotely truthful when talking about the Raiders. Goodnight, old buddy.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Oh, and I salute you!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:13 am
PriesttJ, 79.
Why should I be ashamed of myself for having an opinion? I pay a fortune to see these guys play. I agree, I can’t stand KNBR. Won’t listen to them for more than 5 seconds. Tom Tolbert and that screechy voice Ralph B never have anything positive to say about the Raiders. I have to strain my ears to hear some good Raider fan talk on 1140 am (a station from Sacramento). “The Ticket”, which started off as a subsidary to KNBR 680m, was the Raider station, achored by J.T. the brick. They used re-play the Raiders games at 9:00 p.m. on game days. I do not know what happened but the Raiders are now broadcast on 560 ( a weak signal radio station) and the 680 and the Ticket are 49er focused talk. They stole our raider re-broadcast and now re-broadcast 49er games. So, yes the media is heavily biased against the Raiders but that has been a tradition that the Raiders used to thrive on. You obviously know more about football than I do but my opinion, is just that: my opinion. Time will tell, if I am right or wrong.
GB
August 25th, 2009 at 1:21 am
MR, you have been too jaded by what the media has to say and don’t give credit where it’s obviously due. Those men I mentioned are solders. It’s not that you aren’t sincere you just bought this sales pitch that makes MR Davis into some sinister despicable character. That the media created. And you’ve probably never met the man.
You spew way too much hatred towards someone you have no knowledge of. Someday hopefully you’ll see through that hatred and see the truth. Mr Davis may be guilty of loving this team too much but that is about it. Everyone has their faults.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Priest
Don’t talk about Jaded with the green Al Davis Dyk in your mouth, ok?
August 25th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Sir Blitz, i didn’t mean anything by it really I was just saying giving creedence to a writer with obvious bias is not what I would expect from you. Your opinion is more than welcome.
Adios guy’s, I’m tired!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:32 am
Priest
Yeah, you are tired, and I imagine your asshole is tired too.
I spent 5 years in the Navy, and I’ve never seen a whore like you.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:41 am
TazZ, 98
O.K. man, good. I can see we might have a home field advantage, MNF and all. But you have to admit in the past few years, we have tended to fold under the national limelight. If we can get a nice lead, we can force them to pass and hopefully create turnovers and dig them so deep that old man LT can’t dig them out. It is going to happen, if for no other reason, the law of averages is going to catch up with them. Yes, O.K. about K.C. too. I don’t think it will be such a “steal” but you are right we can go there and smash there faces in the turf.
Peace out!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:58 am
priest, wow. What a mess that comment was. Where do I even start?
First off, explain to me just what you mean by me being “jaded” by the media. I hardly even watch “the media”. I watch the games, and base my judgments on what I see in the games.
Who are these “soldiers” you speak of? Why are you using military terminology to describe a bunch of losers who spend valuable time (or maybe not) trying to put a positive spin on the result of an 80 year old senile bat’s work, who wouldn’t even recognize them in public? They’re no soldiers. I don’t know what you call them. I think douchebag is the appropriate term.
I don’t hate “Mr. Davis”. Those of us in the real world call him Al, btw. And why not? What the fuq’s he going to do about it? I just think he’s an awful general manager, and that the Raiders will get nowhere until he retires. That’s not hate. That’s mere truth.
True, everyone has their faults. And we all know Al Davis’s. It’s that he’s trying to run a football team when he’s proven in recent years to be incapable of it.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:59 am
preist, btw, I’m crushed that my comments aren’t “welcome” by you. And ever so fearful of the consequences of posting them anyway. My god I’m scared. I mean, this is your blog…
August 25th, 2009 at 2:05 am
Sir Blitz A Lot, like 18 out of our last 20 seasons our whole season went the way of our first game. We won the first game, we went to the playoffs. We lost the first game, we didn’t. I actually posted a year by year run down weeks back. But anyone can check any NFL database and go over it for their selves. I posted that run down a few times over the course of a couple of days, and it was predictably ignored. The Davis shills just don’t deal with facts. Another possible reason they ducked it is that they know we’re going to lose week one, and they don’t want to give credence to a time tested pattern of the Raiders tanking the season whenever they lose week one. Week one is the Super Bowl to the Raiders, every year.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:21 am
I consider myself a very logical Raider fan who wants to be optimistic but is also hurting bad because of the losing.
I have to say that Priest is one of the posters here that adds food for thought and talks Raider football. I’ve disagreed with him many times, but at least there is something to read that is not garbage or filled with personal attacks, over the top sarcasm and junk.
I say this despite the fact that he’s referred to me as “pumpkin” a couple of times.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Aways bashing Russell about his weight, id bet he can run faster than most of you guys clowning him, better yet he also may in better shape as well
August 25th, 2009 at 2:26 am
MR let’s talk facts.
1) Maybe we won’t stop the run this year, but we have a new DC who is working on it. We drafted some LB’s Nixon and Slade, and replaced Burgess with Elis and picked up Shaunessey as a bigger DE than the small guys we had.
2) We have addressed WR. 2 good rookies, plus Chaz has developed and Walker may be a factor.
3) We brought in 3 new QB’s all of which are better than the backups we had last year. Trying to push Jamarcus.
4) We have a new passing coordinator and offensive coordinator who are trying to fix the passing game, which was crap under Kiffin and Knapp.
5) We got rid of ROB RYAN.
6) we picked up some O-line help and Mario is showing he’s the man.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT OR EXPECT IN ONE OFF SEASON DUDE??
August 25th, 2009 at 2:28 am
You can’t expect to address WR, OL and DL in one off season and place all pro’s at all positions. Get real and get with the FACTS Jack.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:30 am
TRMR,
That is a compelling stat, and it just gave me a great idea! I am having a SUPERBOWL party at my house on September 14, 2009! We win that, we are in the playoffs! It wouldn’t be a miracle but it is going to be challenge. As I stated the “national limelight’ has NOT been good to us of late. I remember we used to OWN MNF. Hopefully, it is cyclic like most everything else and we get back to owning MNF again.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:43 am
Copenhagan, all priest does in here is insult other people, when he’s not lying about how good the team is. You must be out of your mind.
Regarding your “facts”,
Good to know our DC is “working on” stopping the run. As opposed to what, NOT working on it? Is there a defensive coordinator in football not concerned in the slightest as to rather or not his players are capable of tackling the guy carrying the ball?
Since we have no regular season games to reference in either’s case, I think Crabtree is better than DHB. DHB already looks to me like the typical Al Davis pick who can only run down field. Good to know Walker “may” be a factor. Of course, he may NOT be, as well. Considering recent history, I’m going to have to go with may not. See, if we’re dealing with “mays” or “maybes”, it all boils down to what scenario is more probable.
A agree with you on the qb’s. But what do you mean trying to push JaMarcus? Why does he need to be pushed? Who’s pushing Garcia and Gradkowski? Nobody. They’re pushing themselves, which is what professionals do. This is Russell’s 3rd year, and it’s still excuse city for him.
Our passing game has been crap for the past 6 years, and there’s only one person who’s been here for that entire run, and it aint Kiffin or Knapp.
We got rid of Rob Ryan, and replaced him with another puppet. Big deal. The only positive you could come up with on our new DC so far is that he’s “working on stopping the run”. So is every single defensive coach in the country, at every level.
How has Mario shown that he’s “the man”? Has he pancaked someone on a play that led to a 3rd straight win or a playoff clinching victory? Or does he just look good in practice?
What I “want” or “expect” in one off season is for our demented general manager to man up, do the right thing, and retire, so this football team can be brought into the 21st century. That’s what I want and expect in one off season, dude. Got anything else, idiot?
August 25th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Idiot?
Ok tough guy.
You can talk your trash until we start winning again. Go ahead, knock yourself out.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:21 am
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August 25th, 2009 at 5:05 am
What a cantankerous and flippant individual with anger issues
August 25th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Posted by “RaiderChile” on PFT:
“As to the Niner fiasco Saturday, the defensive scheme is the problem. They are doing what they did last year. I don’t think the playoffs or 2nd in the AFC west will be attainable this year. I am looking for 7 wins for a good year. Will be a LONG TIME before the Raiders are relevant with Al at the top.”
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I’m so sick of reading crap like this from all these supposed “raider fans” especially on this site, do you rtards not realize that it is pre season? The Whiners scored 18 points in the 4qtr. when we had all our scrubs in, we went for it on 4th down 2 or 3 times and didn’t kick an ex point to tie the game back up. IT’s PRESEASON…. PRESEASON…PRESEASON, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT PRESEASON…. PRE——-SEASON.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Copenhagen_Fan Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:26 am
MR let’s talk facts.
1) Maybe we won’t stop the run this year, but we have a new DC who is working on it. We drafted some LB’s Nixon and Slade, and replaced Burgess with Elis and picked up Shaunessey as a bigger DE than the small guys we had.
2) We have addressed WR. 2 good rookies, plus Chaz has developed and Walker may be a factor.
3) We brought in 3 new QB’s all of which are better than the backups we had last year. Trying to push Jamarcus.
4) We have a new passing coordinator and offensive coordinator who are trying to fix the passing game, which was crap under Kiffin and Knapp.
5) We got rid of ROB RYAN.
6) we picked up some O-line help and Mario is showing he’s the man.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT OR EXPECT IN ONE OFF SEASON DUDE??
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i like this post…
personally, i think aside from the draft, the Raiders had the best off-season since… ever…
just not doing something stupid was actually impressive…
i still wish we had at least approached what i had in mind in the draft…
Raji, Brace, Brinkley… we could have had them in place of people who will probably not be a really big factor this year…
and being 31st against the run was something we really needed to fix…
but… i bleed silver and black…
it does look like there is a transition happening…
our d-line may very well be acceptable by week one…
but… we really will miss not having a serious run stopping MLB…
August 25th, 2009 at 5:23 am
And by rtards I am referring to everyone here who doesn’t know the difference between PRESEASON and REG. SEASON… AND everyone on here named Dakota and those who suck him off everytime he’s in here, raider fans used to not be pu**ies.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:25 am
I’m not worried about our run D just yet, our first team did pretty good the last couple of weeks against other teams starters, it’s our backups that played like poo. It’s about darn time some REAL RAIDER FANS TOOK THIS SITE BACK OVER.
TO MANY PEOPLE IN HERE ARSE WORSHIPPING 14 YR. OLD KIDS OPINIONS.
PRESEASON.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Man since the Niners destroyed us in what 93 or 94 and Rice caught the td record we have gotten killed on MNF or primetime come on guys im sick of losing to tomlinson and crew let’s kick some ass. I know its only preseason but we have sucked vs the run for so long untill we stop it i won’t believe.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:46 am
Re: #13
RaiderRon,
If true, it’s probably better for Vick that he did decline an offer from the Raiders. The dysfunctional nature of this team is not an ideal place for somebody trying to turn around his life after imprisonment. I also doubt he wanted to be in a locker room with police soon to be sniffing around, asking questions about the head coach.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:46 am
We got two shots at primetime this year the opener and thanksgiving. We win both of those and id say Tom Cable keeps his job. Tired of getting embarassed on national television.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:57 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:07 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,I HOPE EVERYONE IS TIRED OF GETTING EMBARESSED PERIOD,HOPEFULLY THOSE DAY’S R OVER…
August 25th, 2009 at 6:10 am
It’s something Walker will need to work on if he hopes to ascend on the depth chart.
He spent part of practice catching passes on the sideline with intern Danny Southwick.
“From my Pro Bowl year to the year in Denver to my rookie year
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Expect Walker to be the Number one guy if hes working with Southwick he’s doin BIG things!!!!
Morning Nation!!!!!,
raiderjhawk,
Sir If I may While we have had a great offseason (minus the draft) untill our Poor Run defense shows on game days (regular season) which they havn’t to date in a few years guys like Dakota as well as myself will be at the head of a charge for a revamped run D….Warren Sands Kelly these guys are nobodys that didnt stick anywere else they’ve been and now they are here….While the Pats (just threw up a little) are drafting guys like Brace to back up Guys like Wilfork…I Love the DHB pick…..Not sold on the Mitchell pick (Brace was there) and Ellis is a huge upgrade!!!if Brown is on the field plays will be made …but untill we see something from our DT spot and hopefully start J Richardson…..OUR RUN D is Pizz poor to Shabby…..”The defintion of insanity is dooing the same thing over and over (personal) and expecting different results” (Run D Ranking)….
How ever….
Will Ellis have 7-10 sacks??? YES
Will Brown and J Rich Push the D??? YES
We Will Return to Exellence!!!!!!
yummm..Is that Grape??????
August 25th, 2009 at 6:13 am
but… we really will miss not having a serious run stopping MLB…
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FRANTZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello hello hello…..is there anybody out there??~Roger Waters
August 25th, 2009 at 6:17 am
…just nod if you can hear me. Is there anyone home?
Morning OAK!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:23 am
someone call the roll…
August 25th, 2009 at 6:23 am
hwnrdr,
Morning brother….you got it man!!! hopefully Marshall and Co. get it as well!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:25 am
I MAY NOT BE IN A CLASS BY MYSELF,BUT IT SURE DOSENT TAKE LONG 2 CALL ROLL….GOOD DAY PETE,HWNDR,OAKLIFER,HOW ABOUT SOME COOL-AID ?
August 25th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Morning NATION!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:29 am
DirtyBathWater Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Aways bashing Russell about his weight, id bet he can run faster than most of you guys clowning him, better yet he also may in better shape as well
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LOL Sad but true Russell is just a BIG dude give the brotha a break…..he would out run out throw out eat bout every one on this blog!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:30 am
OAKLIFER..Grape ape ..grape ape!
If you all remember last year, most of us where cautiously optimistic until OO (a main ingredient in the improved run game) and Carter (supposedly a WR who JR was building “chemistry” with) blew out their knees.
This year we also face the Broken Jaw and Chaz
August 25th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Will Ellis have 7-10 sacks??? YES
Will Brown and J Rich Push the D??? YES
We Will Return to Exellence!!!!!!
yummm..Is that Grape??????
Javon WILL produce!!!!!!
Chaz will still get 850-1100 Yards!!!!!!
Our O-line will gel!!!!!
Drink up till AZ gets here!!!!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Projecting the Oakland Raiders first roster cuts
Terdell Sands-Defensive tackle: The release of Terdell Sands has been a prayer on the lips of the Raider Nation for the past couple seasons. With Sands being completely out played by undrafted free agent Desmond Bryant, this may well be the time they get their wish. Through the first two preseason games, Sands has been a complete non-factor.
http://www.examiner.com/x-514-Oakland-Raiders-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Projecting-the-Oakland-Raiders-first-roster-cuts
August 25th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Welcome to the NFL Sanchez!!!
Sanchez, the fifth player drafted this year, went 3 of 8 for 43 yards in his first pro start. He didn’t experience success until the Ravens (2-0) removed several players from the first-team defense, including middle linebacker Ray Lewis.
August 25th, 2009 at 6:40 am
This year we also face the Broken Jaw and Chaz
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Chaz will be back Sooner than we all think they will carefull but he will be fine already begun healing!!! And the Jaw thing…..If this becomes an issue I for see it in a civil manner…I dnt think there will be enough evidence on Hanson’s word alone up against a whole orginization to hold any wheight…..however he may drag Cable through a Civil suit that will take 6-8 months to come filter thro the BS and this and that….then after the judgement (if it bad) the NFL will have to investigate again and maybe suspend him for a game or two….if the Raider dont do it first (they wont) to save face….
August 25th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Morning, Dirt Lot, TW, 4eva, Copenhagen…
August 25th, 2009 at 6:43 am
He didn’t experience success until the Ravens (2-0) removed several players from the first-team defense, including middle linebacker Ray Lewis.
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LOL he didnt experince success at all did you watch the game he threw a pick six to a DT (my boy from oregon) LOL A DT…thats not good…his oline really let him down last nite …but make no mistake Rex Ryan is (unlike his hair lip twin) a defensive Genius and the Ravens D looked VERY good!!!! Its not like he was playin the…(gulp) was I thinking that?!?!?!? (I just threw up a little again)
August 25th, 2009 at 6:44 am
OAKLifer…the main question is…Did Cable blast Hansen in the jaw, push him, and did Hansen get in his face or use fighting words? It’s tough to guess what the liability is in this situation without all the facts.
I pray that Al backs Cable up even though Hansen is his boy/snitch. WE NEED CONTINUITY at all costs.
Do you think that the Raider staff will lie if Cable did indeed go off? I’d love to think that as it shows unity in the face of damage to the team.
August 25th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I hope Napolean Harris & Morlon Greenwood push Jon Alston & Sam Williams off the roster.
better linebackers.
probably not as good at special teams though …
August 25th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Mornin’ hwnrdr, gang. Where’s RR? I wanted to tell him Ted Nugent got fired by the Waco Tribune-Herald. Lol, just razzing you RR.
August 25th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Wasn’t Jon Alston the one that rumbled for 17 yards or so on that fake punt against the Jets? If anything, you’re right…he stays on as a special teamer. As for Sam Williams…I don’t know.
August 25th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Do you think that the Raider staff will lie if Cable did indeed go off? I’d love to think that as it shows unity in the face of damage to the team.
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Lie is uch a strong word…Do I think they unite in the face of adversity..(yes)..well lets hope so….I think that it will come out that Cable did put his hands on him i.e. push/shove/kick chair from but not enough to goveren aggervated assualt hence the civil suit that Hanson will be paid for Cable Jacking him up maybe get a few mill or so thats all this is going to be about in the end….imho
August 25th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Alston serves a purpose not really as a LB but as a good ST and motor type of guy……Harrison may realize this is his last chance being a top ten pick only gets you so far in this league you have to work also!!! and I really like the greenwood signing I for one hope he and Baker stick this year on the 53!!!
As for Williams…….LOL NO MORE SCHOLARSHIPS please!!!!!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Harrison may realize
*HARRIS………….
August 25th, 2009 at 7:28 am
He spent part of practice catching passes on the sideline with intern Danny Southwick.
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At least Jerry didn’t call him a camp arm. Jerry, you sure BSPN wasn’t there to talk with Danny?
August 25th, 2009 at 7:29 am
BSJ: BSPN found out D-Smooth punched Randy Hanson?
August 25th, 2009 at 7:32 am
BSPN found out D-Smooth punched Randy Hanson?
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Thats why there blaming Cable……..We cant be having Danny throwin under the bus Cable stepped up and took the blame….a true leader!!
August 25th, 2009 at 7:39 am
lol
August 25th, 2009 at 7:48 am
lol
August 25th, 2009 at 8:08 am
HA! How do you do things like that on a blog? Wow!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 8:18 am
ask jhawk…he’s the 1 who brought it up so I’m sure he has experience in this field,otherwise he showing the whole world what an IDIOT he truely is
August 25th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I know huh? There are certain things that just shouldn’t be said/written…
August 25th, 2009 at 8:35 am
brought up what, that all you supposed raider fans are soft as jelly?
August 25th, 2009 at 8:41 am
If you paid attention to it then it means that you are one of the people I was referring to…
August 25th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Keep sucking off Dakota and his lame crew, u fools wouldn’t know a true raider fan if one punched u in the face.
REAL RAIDER FANS NEED TO TAKE THIS SITE BACK!!!!!
Get these losers outta here….
August 25th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I have a crew now? Sweeeeet!
August 25th, 2009 at 8:48 am
whats up jhawk?
who do you think will start at WR vs the Saints?
August 25th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I have a crew now?
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yes Dakota.
they are called republicans, also known as “the lucid”
requirements to join: humor and common sense
August 25th, 2009 at 8:54 am
i wanna be a crew…
August 25th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Rockstar, I’d really like to see Walker start, I’m anxious to see how he plays. Other then that I’d say they will play DHB/ JLH. U?
August 25th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I am really disapointed that Chaz won’t be out there for the disChargers…
August 25th, 2009 at 9:00 am
I have a crew …
It’s called Podunk Redneck Missouri Raider Fans of America
bring a guitar, gun, ice chest and lawn chair to the annual regular season kickoff.
they will be chicken catching, pig wrestling, cow milking and a destruction derby
my favorite game is “hit a chiefs fan with a lawn dart” , where you stand 50 yards away and aim for the target on thier chests
winner takes home a 1974 GMC muscle truck
August 25th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Might as well get walker all the pt you can in preseason and see where he is at physically.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:02 am
MISSOURI IS THE TAINT OF THE NATION! The only good thing about missouri is that it borders one of the best states in the country.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Thats a hell of a good prize Rockstar.I’ll have “my people” get ahold of “your people” 4info =)
August 25th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I’d really like to see Walker start, I’m anxious to see how he plays. Other then that I’d say they will play DHB/ JLH. U?
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We need Javon Walker with Chaz out. He’ll be our possession WR. Nick Miller also might help in this role if he makes the team (still a longshot imo)
Heyward-Bey, Higgins & Murphy are your stretch the field speedster types. I’d like to see DHB & Murphy start again. They need lots of work and Russell needs to build a chemistry with them, since they will be key components in this WR corps for a long time.
Heyward-Bey has 1 catch in 2 starts during the preseason. Is he even being targeted? Is he dropping passes or getting seperation? Is he just a decoy?
what’s the deal? You’d think a Top 10 draft pick would be relied upon more than he has been thus far …
August 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
The only good thing about missouri is that it borders one of the best states in the country.
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Arkansas?
McFadden & O’Neal would agree i’m sure
August 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Damn it I don’t have a guitar…will a banjo work?
August 25th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Maybe they just dont want 2 show their hand.dis-chargers 1st game,imo
August 25th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Sasha Vujačić cut by the Slovenia national team! Lol
Dang it Jerry….I thought this site was fixed…guess not.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:12 am
sure Dakota. bring the banjo
4eva come on man. the more the merrier
sweet tea in a mason jar & corn on the cob free of charge!
August 25th, 2009 at 9:13 am
BY-DOGGIE Dakota a bango do jus fine fo-sho
August 25th, 2009 at 9:14 am
# Raider-DEE Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Sirblitz alot…
I’m sorry to say but you are plain negative….The GREAT Brett Favre was not able to beat us with the Jets and you expect the Jr from USC to come in and handle us!! C’mon man!! Wake up and if you are really a raider fan give them some credit!!
Thats ridiculous!!
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Raiders deserve NO credit for the Jets win… That was a complete travesty of a game… If you think by any stretch the Raiders played great, even GOOD football you are on some serious uppers and downers mixed with a little hallucinogens.
Jets lost that game, Raiders didn’t win it.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I just love corn-on-the cob!!! As a matter of fact…I eat at least 1 ear-o-corn EVERYDAY!!!.It really does wonders 4da digestive track =)
August 25th, 2009 at 9:16 am
jhawk,
REAL RAIDER FANS NEED TO TAKE THIS SITE BACK!!!!!
Get these losers outta here….
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What is a real Raider fan???? Do I need to have my 30 year fan pass revoked becauser our run defense sucks? Because I agree with Dakota and 3/4 of the Nation our run defense has been poor for far too long REAL fans should be calling for that REAL raider defense to show up….you know the ones that teams feared to play the ones Lynn Swan called “illeagal” Ruthless” Are you happy with our D play the last few years if you are my friend your fan hood shoild be in check not mine..I posted earlier and to no surprise you had nothing to say to a well thought out arguement…but its cool if you more of a fan than me becase you like our D the way it is now then so be it..if thats the case the “new” raiderfans suck….
If you were not born before 1970 and never lived in East Oakland dont bother responding we know what type of fan you are…….young and from LA….
August 25th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Jets lost that game, Raiders didn’t win it.
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hate to be a party pooper, but I agree. I kept waiting for the Jets to come back in that game. Thomas Jones was a beast.
Trevor Scott was putting some heat on Brett Favre though. got 2 sacks and plenty more pressures. Russell played decent, but certainly wasn’t the difference in the game. Walker caught his only TD of the past 2 seasons.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:18 am
# HayesDaze37 Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Did you see the way Chris Johnson #37 and Nnamdi did their jobs the other night? That’s the kind of coverage JaMarcus is facing in practice daily, and it’s not fair to judge his progress, or lack thereof, on those practices.
It’s the old double-edged sword…tough coverage means the WR’s and QB need to work harder, of course making them better…but, there’s only one way to develop timing between QB and Receiver…and that’s by running consistently sucessful pass plays over and over and over. And then doing it again. Doing it against a scout team is better than wasting our #1 Defense’s time, when they can actually learn a little about their opponent.
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Oh Hayze… Hayze …. Hayze……
Here goes HAYZEDAYZE oversimplifying the game of football as he always does… In addition his simplest terms explanations also equate to how the Raiders will be SOOOOO effective…
Sorry to piss on your gay parade Dayze but it doesn’t work that way……
If it did, then wouldn’t the Ravens had the best offense year in and year out?
And wouldn’t it work in reverse also? That Colts defense should have been lights out seeing Peyton Manning every day in practice…
Sorry to blow your theory into bits.. But that is the ONLY place your logic holds any water, in theory.. In real life and real football applications it fails miserably.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Dont know if I would start Walker probally go with last week starters get the rooks more time Walker has not played or practised cant just throw him in let him get some reps with the reserves.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:21 am
and a receiver
August 25th, 2009 at 9:22 am
If you were not born before 1970 and never lived in East Oakland dont bother responding we know what type of fan you are…….young and from LA….
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ouch OAKlifer!
I’m 26 from the Lodi/Stockton area in CA. does that mean i’m not a true Raiders fan? I’ve been pretty loyal. Never seen my team win the SB … plus now I live in Chiefs territory and support the silver & black
August 25th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Do we agree the loser of the MLB comp. will start at srong side linebacker. If so why wasn’t Brown and Morrison alternating positions before hte injury. Most of the big runs were to the outside. Could be a quick fix if either were out there.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Has any one seen Bob Marley?????????
no O not that Bob…………
August 25th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Damn 4eva, slow down!!!!
http://www.larsonsworld.com/images_blog/060819_mcclain060817.jpg
August 25th, 2009 at 9:23 am
THE RIVERSIDE’S “PRESS-ENTERPRISE” prints RAIDER article by Josh Dubow, of the Associated Press:
NAPA: Just when it seemed as if the Oakland Raiders were in for a training camp devoid of controversy and distraction, the news came out as jarring as a punch to the face.
Head coach Tom Cable allegedly got into an altercation that sent assistant Randy Hanson to the hospital. And, just like that, it was back to the usual ways for the Raiders.
This once proud franchise that has lived on owner Al Davis’ mantras of “Commitment to Excellence” and “Just Win, baby” has become the “laughingstock” of the NFL.
About the only time the Raiders register on the national conscience these days is for something negative: an embarrassing loss, a feud between owner and coach, disgruntled players griping and now, it seems the latest -
coach-on-coach violence.
It’s definitely been interesting, defensive end Jay Richardson said. “I haven’t been here long. This is my third year, and it’s never a dull moment out here. You have to love it. It keeps you on your toes.”
The details of what happen August 5, 2009, between Cable
and Hanson might never be clear to those who were outside the meeting room that day. Did Cable punch his assistant or just knock over his chair? Did Hanson provoke the attack by launching a verbal tirade against defensive coordinator John Marshall?
But a few things are clear. Hanson ended up in the hospital with a broken bone in his jaw and has not been seen around the team since. Hanson told police he was attacked by an unidentified member of the coaching staff and Cable has been fingered as the culprit.
Cable says nothing happened, “but the NFL is investigating the situation. It’s the second time in less than a year that Hanson has been involved in the crazyness. After criticizing the coaching staff during a meeting following a season-opening loss to Denver last season, Hanson was suspended by coach Lane Kiffin. Al Davis intervened on Hanson’s behalf and later fired Kiffin? While players now admit that the long running Kiffin-Davis feud made it difficult to prepare for last season, they don’t envision this latest controversy setting them back this year.
But controvery and losing have gone hand-in-hand for Oakland over the past 6 1/2 years. This run of odd stories and bad football began just before the Super Bowl in San Diego in 2003 when Pro Bowl center Barrett Robbins disappeared on a bender in Tijuana. Robins was deactivated for the game after showing up incoherent the night before the kickoff, and Oakland went on to lose to Tampa Bay 48-21.
What followed is one of the worst six-year stretches in NFL history. The Raiders are the first team to lost at least 11 games in six-straight seasons. Their 24-72 record over that span is the worst in NFL history and two losses shy of Tampa Bay’s ignominious mark for most in a six-year period.
Oakland has had five head coaches in that span, plenty of botched draft picks, free agent busts and shoddy play. But what has happened away from the playing field has truly set apart the Raiders. There was linebacker Bill Romanowski shattering teammate Marcus Williams” jaw with a punch in practice in 2003, and coach Bill Callahan calling the Raiders the “dumbest team in America” later that season.
Norv Turner came on the next year and ran off long time star receiver Tim Brown, and ended Jerry Rice”s consecutive games streak with a catch at 274, angering the future Hall of Famer and leading to his trade to Seattle.
Things truly turned in 2006, when Art Shell was brought back to replace Turner for his second stint as a Raiders coach. He hired Tom Welsh away from a bed-and-breakfast in Idaho to be his offensive coordinator, leading to an immediate feud with receiver Jerry Porter that led to Porter’s eventual suspension for insubordination.
Before the season even started, star receiver Randy Moss complained on his radio show that things were “fishy” in Oakland. Moss essentially quit on the team, failing to run out patterns he didn’t like and setting back on offense that was already inept.
Late in the 2-14 season, Shell accused team excutive Michael Lombardi of being a “fox in the hen house” for anonymously criticizing the team and its coaching staff to reporters. That led to the firing of both Shell and Lombardi and Kiffin took over. Kiffin quickly realized that Davis was in control and there were arguments over personnel decisions. Later that season, Kiffin angered Davis when he expressed interest behind the scenes in the Arkansas job, and the feud only grew in the offseason. Davis refused to allow Kiffin to change defensive coordinators, leading Kiffin to dare Davis to fire him and Davis to dare Kiffin to resign.
Neither side blinked and things grew tenser through out the offseason, with Davis hiring an assistant without telling Kiffin, and Kiffin publicly badmouthing Davis” off season acquisitions and complaining that he had no control over the roster. Finally, Kiffin accused Davis of making the defensive game plan after a humiliating opening night 41-14 loss to Denver.
Kiffin was fired a few weeks later in a surreal news conference that featured Davis posting a letter detailing Kiffin’s failures on an overhead projector, and an intermission between the one-hour discussion of Kiffin’s firing and the announcement that Cable would take over.
The Cable era has been relatively quiet in off-field news until this most recent report. “It’s just another day around here,” running back Justin Fargus said, “Things wouldn’t be normal if there wasn’t some controversy.”
WOW…WHAT A BLAST AT THE RAIDERS. KIFFIN NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO SUCCEED, AND ROB RYAN WAS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE HIS DEFENSIVE CLOWN SHOW. SAD.
AS A LONGTIME RAIDERS FAN, WE NEED TO MOVE ON AND WE NEED TO START WINNING. DAVIS NEEDS TO BACK OFF AND ALLOW SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN THE TEAM WHEN IT COMES TO MAJOR DECISIONS…AND THAT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN ANYTIME SOON.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I put that boy 2 shame Dakota!!!
lmao OAKlifer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 9:29 am
If you were not born before 1970 and never lived in East Oakland dont bother responding we know what type of fan you are…….young and from LA….
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I was born in 77, knew a little about football.. But did not know the game well enough by any means to be a true passionate fan when the Raiders won the SB in 83.
I also live in Jersey….
The fact that I have been a fan in the shittiest years of Raiders football makes me MORE of a fan than anybody…
If anything, the fans born pre 1970 and live in the East Oakland area are LESS fans if you ask me… Because we know SOME of them were more than likely bandwagoners.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:29 am
We sure have an easy preseason schedule. The only game we have to travel for is up to Seattle. Nice…
August 25th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Moring Nation. I’m back.
Wow, I knew our run D sucked, but I didn’t know it SUCKED! The Niners reminded me of those Douche-bags on Madden who keep running 1 play over and over again like a glitch or something. It was bad…
Good things? Well, not a whole lot besides JLH and Murphy burning Nate a few times. Penalties are back, and the run D was horrible (kinda expecting that). I was hoping we would improve that more.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:34 am
San Franciso bumper sticker:
Got Crabbs?
August 25th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I’m 26 from the Lodi/Stockton area in CA. does that mean i’m not a true Raiders fan? I’ve been pretty loyal. Never seen my team win the SB … plus now I live in Chiefs territory and support the silver & black
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Double R,
No Sir you are a true fan as well as I am….That statement was for anyone from LA who says preseson dosnt matter and our D is just fine…and any one that makes a statement like this
” fools wouldn’t know a true raider fan if one punched u in the face.
REAL RAIDER FANS NEED TO TAKE THIS SITE BACK!!!!!
Get these losers outta here….”
This guy needs to take off his tight fit emo pants rinse out the black dye lose moms eyliner and buy a ticket to a game go to the LOT or sit any where in the first few levels with his man love for sands and our run defense…then tell a few “fans” whats what…..
Your fan hood has never been questioned Sir…..
August 25th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Good Morning Nation.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:34 am
If you notice while everyone seems to want to blame the DT’s for the run D. If you pay attention to what the coaches seem to be trying to fix (player acquisitions) it’s always the LBers I know the last pickup was due to Kirk but that MLB SLB positions is getting a lot of attention.
See first 2 preseason games for evidence. We are getting killed on the perimeter of the defense. I don’t think Jon Alston has made a tackle yet. His next tackle will be his first.
Adios have a good one guy’s!
August 25th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Just ran across this….lmfao
http://www.coletrain.org/uploaded_images/qbs.jpg
August 25th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Born in 59 here. lived in LA but the Raiders were always my team as a kid. Hated the freaking Rams. Then they came to LA and guess what? Bruce Davis, One of our best OT’s ever, moved in next door. Used to get us tickets all the time. very cool dude. Even came to my Dad’s wake and funeral… I moved up to Tahoe a year before the Raiders came back Oakland. Now wasn’t that a good story? I can tell it again if you want.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I am Raider fan born before 1970 and have to say there is alot of raider bashing going on this site sometimes but good ol (The way I see It) is cool if you know what you are talking about like Dissing J Russ after 1 season not 2 yea. McFadden needs to start but trash fargas for giving a 100% when in there and ect lets talk about ways the boys could improve not start Dissing our players,Al and the team….True Raider Fam.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
RR,
You from Stockton? That’s my hood! Went to Lincoln High soph-grad. Went to Bear Creek for half of my freashman year but kept getting suspended LOL.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
In Tahoe I met and befreinded John Brooks Jr., the son of one of the minority owners of the Raiders. He is the one that told me that the order to sit Marcus Allen came from Pete Rozell who hated Marcus for trying to sue the league and didn’t want to see him in the Hall Of Fame. Al hated Pete but had a ton of respect for him. Believe it or not but that’s what he told me…
August 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Our Run Defense is SORRY!
-We need help at the DT position.
-We need to try D Bryant at Base End.
-We need to keep N Harris.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Raider O whats this “we” stuff?
August 25th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I was born in 77, knew a little about football.. But did not know the game well enough by any means to be a true passionate fan when the Raiders won the SB in 83.
I also live in Jersey….
******************************Teabag,
Sir I have never heard you say this either….
“” fools wouldn’t know a true raider fan if one punched u in the face.
REAL RAIDER FANS NEED TO TAKE THIS SITE BACK!!!!!
Get these losers outta here….”
MY COMMENT WAS TO ALL PHONIES…TRUE RAIDER FANS WE KNOW WHO WE ARE AND WHAT A DEFENSE SHOULD LOOK LIKE!!!
RaiderTW
AZ Raider
No More Infield or Trolls
Brien
4evaRaider
Dakota
Double R
Marley
Chris in NY
On the beach in Cancun “aka”
hellsbells
HayesDaze37
NoMoreFargas
Florida Pete
Hwnrdr
Exlaraiderseasonticketholde
Bo Schembechler Jackson
Copenhagen_Fan
LMN
S&B ST & D
RaiderO
THE WHOLE MORNING CREW heck..even bobby and MR like the team……
AND ANY REAL FAN I MISSED regardless of age or location WE ALL BLLED SILVER AND BLACK…its only the few that fit in my LA hating catagory and hawkie pockie is one of them….
August 25th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Panty waste wannabe raider fans sheesh!
August 25th, 2009 at 9:47 am
-We need to change to a 3-4
-We need a hugantic NT
-We need more depth at LB
August 25th, 2009 at 9:49 am
What the hell is Walker talking about? That mfer is in his own world. That’s something we can dismiss as “eccentric” if he produces this year. If he doesn’t, it’s just annoying. Maybe the Raiders should not allow him to speak to the media. Cuz, he sounds like a mental patient who is off his meds.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Raider O…I heard you quit the FFL! Man, the draft takes a few hours, but on a weekly basis you will only have to spend 10-15 minutes setting your roster up before the games start…
Not too late to come back!
August 25th, 2009 at 9:52 am
raiderjhawk Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Panty waste wannabe raider fans sheesh!
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Who is this guy???????????????
Anyone pour this guy a glass yet? Who is hosting this party anyway LOL!
9-7!
JAVON WALKER COMBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
53 MEN AND COUTLESS FANS COMMITTED TO ONE PURPOSE!
2 1000+ YARD BACKS!
GALLERY TO THE PROBOWL!
DRINK UP!
August 25th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Raiderjhawk
What determines who is a real Raider fan. Why are you a Raider fan also.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Raider O…you’re not intimidated by the level of competition in out league,ate you??? lol
August 25th, 2009 at 9:57 am
aRe sorry
August 25th, 2009 at 9:57 am
add BHP to my list please….
Morning brother!!! hi and bye!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:00 am
dell as well!!!!
Whats the haps brother???
” fools wouldn’t know a true raider fan if one punched u in the face. ”
LOL all you have to do Dell is punch someone in the face then your a true fan of the sport and the team you love its not that hard bro….LOL
August 25th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Dakota,
I have too much on my plate bro, and I’m almost starting to worry. ( I think about it)
The is one less thing to worry about. I hope you understand.
4eva,
Raider O knows no fear, I will destroy you! lol
August 25th, 2009 at 10:01 am
thanks for clearing that up OAKlifer.
so what do you think of the Nappy Harris signing?
August 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Post 205 …No more infield or trolls:
No way, Jose. If you believed that story, I have some future ocean front property for sale here in Riverside County.
It was ALL Al Davis in regard to benching Marcus Allen.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:04 am
thats the spirit Brother O…so I cant wait 2 play you so you can back dem words up,pardner!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:06 am
crybaby rivers got PAID !!!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Oaklifer
Thanks. I really don’t need to be on a list, to prove my loyalty to the Raider Nation as a Raider Man!
I will say KK, OakGlenn, RaiderDogg, SNB666,Norco Bob, 408, Madden Raider, Thec, Dirty, Mistabrown, SAINT, Raider Might, AZ2.
Should be on that list, if I missed anybody my apologies to the Raider Men.
I will say the only list I would like to be on is the Playboy Mansion invitation list for their partys.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:13 am
also…
Bart Bridge Baller
Albert Bigelow Paine
ENGLAND RAIDER
Copenhagen Raider
Dirt-Lot
Los Malosos
somebody else’s turn
August 25th, 2009 at 10:15 am
hey did anyone say
ExlaRaiderseasonticketholder???
August 25th, 2009 at 10:15 am
RaiderO…that is okay bro…next year
August 25th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Don’t forget Lefty12…I always piss him off, but he is a true fan fo sho!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:18 am
ottocrat Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 9:49 am
What the hell is Walker talking about? That mfer is in his own world. That’s something we can dismiss as “eccentric” if he produces this year. If he doesn’t, it’s just annoying. Maybe the Raiders should not allow him to speak to the media. Cuz, he sounds like a mental patient who is off his meds.
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LOL, ain’t that the truth. He’s always been that way though. He’s a bit off his rocker, but I think he can still play.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Big Al’s Goon
August 25th, 2009 at 10:20 am
951Raider
909Raider
August 25th, 2009 at 10:20 am
* Louis Murphy shoves off Chris Johnson hard for a long catch. That’s a flag.
* Everything has been scout today, hard to gauge how anyone is doing.
* Nick Miller has punt go off finger tips. The camp star is falling.
* Back to back Gradkowski from Ricky Brown and, yes, Michael Huff.
* Robert Gallery poked Gerard Warren in the eye in 1 on 1s. Unintended payback for Compas.
* Gerard Warren mixes it with Jonathan Compas, an undrafted center from UC-Davis.
-David White (twitter)
August 25th, 2009 at 10:20 am
4eva,
I even put the guitar thing on hold. I’m trying to finish 55-60 units in 1 year.
18 units every sem, and 6 in the summer, and I can finish in 1 year. For that 1 year I can’t do anything else but be a father, husband, student, and work.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:23 am
John Marshall as I have been told relys on his defensive line to hold up or engage with the o-lineman to keep them from getting to the linebackers. My information was from older Niner fans when he was there in San Fran. I started looking into his past and looked at Seattle defensive numbers and it seems to me, the linebackers are usually making the plays.
The linebacker needs small lanes cleared out by the defensive line to shot gaps to make the tackle.
The revolving door in linebackers coming in the last week really opens up my eyes, that this style is close to being the truth, which I read and heard from others.
We have brought in Greenwood, Harris, and Manning was built more to stop the run in the slot than his playmaking ability.
Lofau Tatupu was a machine on the field for the Hawks and Petersen when he was there, also played a large role in the defensive schemes as linebackers.
So it’s not coincidental Brown is being tried at the Mike, and Alston came into camp heavier for the Sam position.
The linebackers need to tackle and shoot gaps, for his defense to compliment our d-line to be effective.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
so what do you think of the Nappy Harris signing?
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I was a huge Harris fan when we drafted him…and was a little upset when we traded him…but he never lived up to his billing…He has some tools to be solid at the LB spot but so did/does guys like Hartwell, Greenwood, I just hope he gets to work realizing this may be his last stop on his NFL tour..that may light a fire under him…All in all not sure how many LB’s we will carry
I Really like
Brown,Greenwood,Morrison@SLB
kinda like
Harris, Norris,Howard,Ekejiuba@ST,
not sold on:
Nixon, Williams, Alston
Then the famous Condo!
Not to sure who will stay or go what we should keep bout 5-6 lb’s???
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THANKS for adding to the list I think he gets the point we love our team we go to games we blog and bleed silver and black!!!!!!!All of us know those names and what they stand for we all have a different opinion on what The Raiders should be doing but we never question eachothers fan hood…( its better to just yell stupid random shizzz..) LOL
Any one Jhawk on those lists…..NOPE
August 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Raider O…
scared-E cat
scared-E cat
simple as that lol
August 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
What, like 8 lists and I still can’t make the cut?
I will seek revenge in the FFL!!!!!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Gilbert
Sweep The Leg
Vegas Raider
Ohio Raider
Nevada Raider
Are true fans!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:26 am
sirblitzalot Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:13 am
PriesttJ, 79.
Why should I be ashamed of myself for having an opinion? I pay a fortune to see these guys play. I agree, I can’t stand KNBR. Won’t listen to them for more than 5 seconds. Tom Tolbert and that screechy voice Ralph B never have anything positive to say about the Raiders. I have to strain my ears to hear some good Raider fan talk on 1140 am (a station from Sacramento). “The Ticket”, which started off as a subsidary to KNBR 680m, was the Raider station, achored by J.T. the brick. They used re-play the Raiders games at 9:00 p.m. on game days. I do not know what happened but the Raiders are now broadcast on 560 ( a weak signal radio station) and the 680 and the Ticket are 49er focused talk. They stole our raider re-broadcast and now re-broadcast 49er games. So, yes the media is heavily biased against the Raiders but that has been a tradition that the Raiders used to thrive on. You obviously know more about football than I do but my opinion, is just that: my opinion. Time will tell, if I am right or wrong.
GB
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Razor and Mr. T suck. They’re anti 49er as well. Both are bandwagon announcers. You win, they were “there all along” you lose and they laugh at the team.
Arguably the worst duo on the radio.
RE: 1050?
KNBR bought 1050. That’s why the Raider deal stopped.
And unfortunately in the afternoon they broadcast the Idiot and Mr Boring on both stations.
It sucks. No quality sports cast in the bay area.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:28 am
On the beach in Cancun Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Post 205 …No more infield or trolls:
No way, Jose. If you believed that story, I have some future ocean front property for sale here in Riverside County.
It was ALL Al Davis in regard to benching Marcus Allen.
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Tru dat…
Davis at his worst there.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:28 am
RRS
Camp concludes on Thursday, the New Orleans game is Saturday and the first cuts are Monday.
I will submit my final roster next week, after the first cuts, which is usually the easiest cut.
Will You?
August 25th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Vegas
You definetly should be on all lists. Sorry Raider Man
August 25th, 2009 at 10:30 am
vegas raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
What, like 8 lists and I still can’t make the cut?
I will seek revenge in the FFL!!!!!!!!
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YOU ARE THE LIST VEGAS!!!!!!! Thought you knew brother!!!LOL
August 25th, 2009 at 10:30 am
1. Raider-DEE Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Sirblitz alot…..
I dont know how old you are….
Ive been a fan since they won the Super Bowl Vs Philadelphia 1980…..
My reasoning has mainly to do with how bad Denver w/out Shanahan or a QB have literally set that franchise back 10 yrs… and the same goes for KC…They are horrible….No QB and new head coach. Thats 4 games we can win easily with a little luck.
San Diego is still the bully but were catching up. LT is not the LT of old and Merriman is on the down side as well!!
You can see where im going here!! Just some hard work and a little patience….We are our on our way!!
Rest assured!!
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Sorry but “we’re on our way” and “rest assured” goes along with “mark my words” and the infamous, if not notorius “I guarantee it”.
It’s called grasping for straws.
Witness: In the past Raider fans stated “Shanahan sucks. Elway made him. He’ll doom the organization.”
Now YOU’RE saying that without Shanahan, the team is doomed.
Grasping for straws.
KC? Yes, new HC. That’s usually a plus (Raiders being the exception, in that the Raiders never actually get a head coach quality guy in)
As far as “hard work, and a little patience”? You must have the patience of Job. I think 6 years is patience enough, isn’t it? Of course, you do have Al Davis, so you might be looking at another decade.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:31 am
4eva,
I’m no Scared E Cat!!!
I’m the Lizard King!!!!
lol
August 25th, 2009 at 10:34 am
yeah you right about that one blitz. we’ve been choking in the national limelight. We can beat SD. i agree wuth you on that too. merriman ain’t what he used to be and lt. Plus one of the reasons why we lost to them other than our run d, is that we couldn’t score against them. We are much improved on offense and new o-line and if we block well our passing game would be on the notch. Oh yeah if miller doesn’t have to block most of the time and he gets the chance to be in the passing game NO ONE on Sd will stop him. Hes our best proven receiver even though he’s a te.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:34 am
DAMN VEGAS
SORRY BRO
August 25th, 2009 at 10:35 am
DirtyBathWater Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Aways bashing Russell about his weight, id bet he can run faster than most of you guys clowning him, better yet he also may in better shape as well
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LMAO..are you SERIOUS??
If JR can outrun you, you need to seriously get on a treadmill.
The guy is a walking blob.
he doesn’t run, he rambles. There is zero burst.
He’s a fatass..even he knows that.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Just messing with you guys a little…
What is this Jhawk guy talking about? Although I did get a kick out of “Dakota and his crew”, lol!!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:42 am
they quit making Magnum minnies Jhawk and a few other “fans” will have to go back to Trojan small….So they are in here airing it out no biggie….literatly
August 25th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I think San Diego is on the decline. Each of Norv Turners first two years the Chargers got worse. Im thinking thats a trend thats going to continue.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:48 am
4evaRaider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:15 am
hey did anyone say
ExlaRaiderseasonticketholder???
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August 25th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I hope this Bryant kid sticks. He’s got a motor, and is a Harvard guy, so I’m sure Nmamdi would enjoy being able to conversate with someone else with his intellect.
He should see some more 1st half action Saturday, and we should all have our eye on him.
An undrafted ivy-league to shore up the run D, yes we can!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:52 am
short memory span Exla lol
Hubbard went 2 Colgate,so I agree yes we can!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:55 am
vegas raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I hope this Bryant kid sticks. He’s got a motor, and is a Harvard guy, so I’m sure Nmamdi would enjoy being able to conversate with someone else with his intellect.
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LMFAO!
Now that’s the TRUTH!
August 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Not sold on Ricky Brown. That pick floated into his hands. At least he didn’t drop it, which often happens with defenders, and looked pretty good running it back. But Chris Johnson deserves more credit for that play for dislodging the ball from the WR. Johnson is known most for his speed, but he plays pretty physical for a corner.
Brown did get wiped out on one of Coffee’s long runs in the first half. Not the first time I’ve seen that.
I’m wondering if Napoleon Harris has as good a shot as Brown or Morrison at winning the starting MLB spot at this point.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Richochet Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:35 am
DirtyBathWater Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Aways bashing Russell about his weight, id bet he can run faster than most of you guys clowning him, better yet he also may in better shape as well
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LMAO..are you SERIOUS??
If JR can outrun you, you need to seriously get on a treadmill.
The guy is a walking blob.
he doesn’t run, he rambles. There is zero burst.
He’s a fatass..even he knows that.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2798856
Russell was the star of Wednesday’s show, however. He weighed in at 256 pounds — nine pounds lighter than at the scouting combine just more than two weeks ago and spot on his playing weight — and ran a 4.84 40-yard dash.
“That’s a pretty good time,” said Todd McShay, senior draft analyst for ESPN’s Scouts Inc. “Compare that to [Ohio State's] Troy Smith, who’s 6 feet tall and 220 pounds and ran a 4.77.”
4.84 forty
Let me geuss Troy smioth is slow and fat too right and you could beat him a t a foot race right heck maybe even thrwo the ball further//LOL THESE guys ARE IN THE NFL dnt be mistakin 4.77 4.84 this is fast for regular people just because we are used to seein 4.40 on our roster….get a clue bro watch the vid clip watch the last 4 games last year watch him play at LSU the kid is a winner he will be our QGB for the next 10 years write it down!!!!
Other notable measurements for Russell were his arm length of 34½ inches and his hand size of 9½ inches
August 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Chris in NY Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Not sold on Ricky Brown. That pick floated into his hands. At least he didn’t drop it, which often happens with defenders, and looked pretty good running it back. But Chris Johnson deserves more credit for that play for dislodging the ball from the WR. Johnson is known most for his speed, but he plays pretty physical for a corner.
Brown did get wiped out on one of Coffee’s long runs in the first half. Not the first time I’ve seen that.
I’m wondering if Napoleon Harris has as good a shot as Brown or Morrison at winning the starting MLB spot at this point.
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Don’t get it twisted Chris, C. Johnson is a cover corner baby! He would start in the #1 spot on most teams after his late break out season last year.
Harris? I’d hope so. Heck, after the Niner game, I was thinking about going for a try out at MLB. I think I can make the deffensive squad from the looks of it. Cable would be crazy not to try ANYTHING.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Chris in NY Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Not sold on Ricky Brown. That pick floated into his hands. At least he didn’t drop it, which often happens with defenders, and looked pretty good running it back. But Chris Johnson deserves more credit for that play for dislodging the ball from the WR. Johnson is known most for his speed, but he plays pretty physical for a corner.
Brown did get wiped out on one of Coffee’s long runs in the first half. Not the first time I’ve seen that.
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Brown has been every where on the feild during the Pre season and camp his motor runs high watch the game again you will find you r self saying dang whos 57 ohh thtas brown around the ball every play….yea the tip was lucky but to be in the right place at the right time is skill/coaching…..He should see alot of snaps this year!!!imho
August 25th, 2009 at 11:09 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:48 am
4evaRaider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:15 am
hey did anyone say
ExlaRaiderseasonticketholder???
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Hwnrdr
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Can I get a seat on this bus?
August 25th, 2009 at 11:13 am
What about my brother AZ Raider2 LOL…
August 25th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Can I get a seat on this bus?
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Driver, Pull Over!
August 25th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Dirty, you know your on there in spirit. Can’t believe he remembered all those handles. I’da been sitting there for hours trying to remember everyones handle LOL.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Can I get a seat on this bus?
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Driver, Pull Over!
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Thought you was drivin Rac!!!!!! you always welcome brother!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
vegas raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I hope this Bryant kid sticks. He’s got a motor, and is a Harvard guy, so I’m sure Nmamdi would enjoy being able to conversate with someone else with his intellect.
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Well, we know you wouldn’t be in company with Nnamdi… Being “conversate” isn’t even a word.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
1. Matthew Stafford Georgia 6-21/4 225 4.81
2. Mark Sanchez USC 6-21/8 227 4.87
3. Josh Freeman Kansas St. 6-53/4 248 4.97
4. Rhett Bomar Sam Houston St. 6-21/4 225 4.82
5. Stephen McGee Texas A&M 6-27/8 225 4.66
6. Pat White West Virginia 6-01/4 197 4.57
7. Nate Davis Ball St. 6-13/8 226 4.98
8. Hunter Cantwell Louisville 6-43/8 235 5.15
JAMARCUS RUSSELL LSU 6-6 250 4.84
August 25th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Richochet Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Sorry but “we’re on our way” and “rest assured” goes along with “mark my words” and the infamous, if not notorius “I guarantee it”.
It’s called grasping for straws.
Witness: In the past Raider fans stated “Shanahan sucks. Elway made him. He’ll doom the organization.”
Now YOU’RE saying that without Shanahan, the team is doomed.
Grasping for straws.
KC? Yes, new HC. That’s usually a plus (Raiders being the exception, in that the Raiders never actually get a head coach quality guy in)
As far as “hard work, and a little patience”? You must have the patience of Job. I think 6 years is patience enough, isn’t it? Of course, you do have Al Davis, so you might be looking at another decade.
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Shits-o-lot… er… Crap-o-load… er whatever…
your reasoning skills are deformed…
elway did make shanahan…
without elway… shanahan has won ONE… ONE post-season game since elway retired… he lost 4… that’s 10 seasons of futility…
to help you put that into perspective… the Raiders have won 4 post-season games and lost 3… since Elway retired…
so when people say that Denver is a mess… it’s not because Shanahan left… it’s because Denver is a mess…
a lot like yourself !!!
August 25th, 2009 at 11:22 am
My Favorite Beech,
Hey Add Beech to the list he does have alot of Raider knoledge you just have to drag it out of him…
Kell is fine I suppose thought he liked Arby’s?? I’m confused..(easily done)
Easy on Brien beech you dnt wanna be caught slippin……
Any ways whats up bro DOES N Harris make the team and even maybe start????
August 25th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Nap Harris is still garbage. The LB unit will still be soft against the run. It wont change
August 25th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Oakglenn
The Raiders get Gouged for 275 on the ground, after ranking last in the same category last year, AND YOURE GOING TO TELL ME CABLE WAS WORKING ON SOME THINGS!!!!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 11:28 am
There is nada to work on for the run defense. Until you get a real NT and a true MLB you will get ran through like Beecher does at swinger parties
August 25th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Oakglenn, Priest
6 winning seasons in the last 20 years, and the coaches are working on some things?????????????
Do you 2 work for the Raiders PR Dept, such as it is?
August 25th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Later Raider Nation. Always great to read up on the posts. Seems I’m always “You are posting comments too quickly. Slow down.”
August 25th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Some funny shyt …
http://ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com/archives/2009/01/ask_the_expert_is_conversate_a_word.php
Irregardless of what you think, “conversate” is a word
August 25th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Wassup Folks!
What’s the beef with ole Nappy, B? He was a decent player for us when he was here, but it sounds like you don’t even want him in the house.
I realize if he was ANY good, he would’ve been in someone’s camp by now. But you know how that goes.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Quinn ran a 4.75
A.Rodgers ran a 4.77
JAMARCUS RUSSELL LSU 6-6 250 ran a 4.84
This is all looking good to me…..Just curious how fast do you think you could run dicleschet?????
August 25th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Typical Raiders magic.
We keep the same sorry a$$ defensive line and LBs from last year and we also bring in a LB has been. Let me answer everyones questions. Does our defense sink? Yes! Is our defense soft? Yes! Does it really matter what LB is in there? NO! Because theya re all soft! They play up high sucking in air every play after play, not making a play. How can we beat SD letting running backs get the type of yards they are getting each game.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:34 am
OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Can I get a seat on this bus?
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Driver, Pull Over!
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Thought you was drivin Rac!!!!!! you always welcome brother!!!
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Eva’s driven, i’m in the back Q’n up some Boar chops, Brawts, and Deer steak… handin out the 211 40’s.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Jhill, exactly. He is a bigger Morrison who still doesnt make a difference out there. KC got rid of him after having a horrendous defense in 2007 and he rode the pine in Minny last year. He never really impressed me when he was in Oakland
August 25th, 2009 at 11:37 am
LUNCH TIMEEEEEEEEEEEE
YEEEE
Raider on men see ya in a few
August 25th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Gotta jet yall. I’m out. This site’s server is a joke
August 25th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Eva’s driven, i’m in the back Q’n up some Boar chops, Brawts, and Deer steak… handin out the 211 40’s.
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Colt 45 fo me Bruh!!!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Yeah ….
At this point, it is what it is.
Dakota, I change my projection to 25-30 against the run.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:44 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
…the order to sit Marcus Allen came from Pete Rozell who hated Marcus for trying to sue the league…
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Dr Rob Huizenga who wrote
You’re OK, It’s Just A Bruise: A Doctor’s Sideline Secrets About Pro Football’s Most Outrageous Team
Says Marcus’ inability to play due to his leg injury kept Al thinking he was just tanking it. No one knew what a hairline fracture was back then & that’s what Marcus had. Couldn’t be detected & Al thought he was a p*ssy who wanted more money. Both things could have been at play.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Because Al Davis made the decision to draft a raw WR at #7, and ignore the talent on the D-Line. His two main coksukkers, Oakglenn & Priest come in here and say there’s nothing wrong with the Defensive Tackles.
I’ll be back later to respond.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Our run D:
We had better learn from our mistakes in the preseason. Like The Captain said “its a copy cat league so we will definatley see that play again…”
Like I said in April. We still have a draft or 2 to go before we are SB contenders.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:51 am
STFU KoolKell, you clearly are an ignorant racist that doesn’t have clue 1 about the game of football. Now be gone flea.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Ahhhhhhh… we finally have a Napolean back on the roster. What a relief.
The previous two Napoleans were far better players though.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Whats up fellas!
Glad to hear Desmond Bryant is looking good. We’ll need some youth at the DT spot a lot sooner than we probably know. The battle in the trenches always results in injuries early in the year.
I’m still peeved at the fact that we didn’t pick up Raji in the draft this year. Kid looks like a straight beast off the ball against NFL linemen. He’ll be as big a regret as not picking up Sean Taylor the year we scooped Gallery. But oh well, we live with our choices. Hopefully DHB can shut me up with some big plays in one of the first 3 big games.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Eva’s driven, i’m in the back Q’n up some Boar chops, Brawts, and Deer steak… handin out the 211 40’s.
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Colt 45 fo me Bruh!!!!!!
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You got it Oak, ice cold…
How bout u Eva, drink of choice?
August 25th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Not arguing with anyone about the Marcus thing… Just relaying what Brooks Jr. said while sitting at my bar getting hammered on martinis.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
CJ Legend 34
Post #279
“How can we beat SD letting running backs get the type of yards they are getting each game.”
DING DING!!!
Why is it so hard for people to grasp this concept!!
Yet we do nothing about it as an organization.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Fosters Oil Can.
Open. Drink. Repeat.
Oy!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Damn, the 9ers kept pulling a G or T on that play. who’s resposibility was it top get over and cut that guy anyway? MLB? DE? S?
August 25th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
CJ Legend 34
Post #279
“How can we beat SD letting running backs get the type of yards they are getting each game.”
DING DING!!!
Why is it so hard for people to grasp this concept!!
Yet we do nothing about it as an organization.
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3 years ago, everyone was saying the same about our QB, RB, and WR’s. So 3 years running we addressed that and in the meantime our D has fallen on its face. A couple more drafts and we’ll be back to greatness guys. Your all expecting 10 losses anyway so why cry about it now?
August 25th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Krappy does have an affinity for Arby’s, but only because of proximity. After his mid morning medication, its close for him to stumble down there and scare all the kids in the drive thru.
Oak, it’s really impossible to say what we have in Harris. He’s been sitting around all summer and had no bites. How many teams could use a good MLB? Seems like nothing more than a stopgap.
Hey Brian the Genital, in regards to your measurements, you do have a very similar build to one Tyra Banks. That’s pretty cool, bro. All hope’s not lost for you, she’s a totally successful supermodel / sassy talk show host!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Ahhh……Lunch was Goooooooooeygoooooooood
August 25th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
maybe wearing all silver will get us less penalties than wearing black – harder to see on the edges of vision – thats why they changed – couldnt see numbers on bnw film
August 25th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
What some of you don’t seem to understand is that although our defense was crappy between the 20’s, they were able to buckle down and hold the forty whiners to 3 points. Had it not been for the turnovers, they may not have scored a TD at all in that game.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
No More Infield or Trolls, I don’t doubt you at all that’s why I said both things could be at play. I wish Al would write a book but I don’t think he cares what anyone thinks.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
AZ
Just who are you talking to when you say “Your all expecting 10 losses anyway so why cry about it now”
Because nothing in my post had anything to do with 10 losses or crying. Three years ago Art Shell was our coach and he hired the bed and breakfast 1984 offense guru Tom Walsh that would have made Johny Unitas look like AJ Feely
Secondly are you a Raider fan? Do you got o the games?
August 25th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
we didn’t get Raji… Heyward Bey may make this excusable…
we didn’t get Brace… i am really, really, really sure Mitchell is not going to do much this year…
we didn’t get Brinkley… Shaughnessy and Slade Norris… um, we shoulda got brinkley… nuff said…
of course, everyone is welcome to check out last weeks pre-season game stats… show me where i’m wrong…
August 25th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I was watching the game against the 49ers again and the Sam LB which happen to be Alston kept on getting washed by his own man it was as if he didn’t see the play come quick enough and react on time and attack. Not to mention our boy Trev Scott may need to be a situational rusher and maybe we need to move T.Kelly to the other end again. Just a thought I think D. Bryant and Boscchetti will be getting alot of PT
August 25th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
AZ
Just who are you talking to when you say “Your all expecting 10 losses anyway so why cry about it now”
Because nothing in my post had anything to do with 10 losses or crying. Three years ago Art Shell was our coach and he hired the bed and breakfast 1984 offense guru Tom Walsh that would have made Johny Unitas look like AJ Feely
Secondly are you a Raider fan? Do you got o the games?
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Sorry, didn’t mean to put you in the 10 lose catagory. I’m just saying we havent drafted deffense in the first round since Michael Huff if I’m not mistaken, I’d have to check. I was just pointing out that we needed a QB, a RB, and a WR, just as bad as we need DT and DE help. It can’t all be done in one draft.
Yes, probably the biggest Raider fan on the planet. Had season tickets when I lived in Pleasanton for 2 years and lived in the valley for most all my life. Been in AZ for 2 1/2 years now.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Anybody who thinks Jamarcus can run a 4.84 40 now is delusional.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Thanks for explaining AZ!
Yes I can see you are a true fan!!
I expect 7 or 8 wins this year but to get over .500 we will have to be better than 25th in run defense.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Teabag Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Anybody who thinks Jamarcus can run a 4.84 40 now is delusional.
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Must be me cause Big Ben ran a 4.76. Safe to say Russell is right arounf there.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Jamarcus was outrunning everybody who was chasing him on the Dallas scramble.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I think he can run a 4.8/4.9 40 easily he has good wheels at least TE wheels and is more mobile than 80% QB’s in the league. Because he has a country accent doesn’t make him dumb. Man are our fans really that dumb? I know were not but some of the comments are stupid.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
# AZ Raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Teabag Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Anybody who thinks Jamarcus can run a 4.84 40 now is delusional.
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Must be me cause Big Ben ran a 4.76. Safe to say Russell is right arounf there.
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We are talking NOW… As in “Today”
Jamarcus Russell ran a 4.84 at the LSU Pro Day…. You know, the thing where people looking draft you and pay you multi millions in guaranteed money to see if you can perform at a high level??
You would think Jamarcus would be in his best shape to secure that money… Which he did
And ballooned over 270 in camp this year…
So it’s safe to say he isn’t running anywhere near that 4.84 forty right now.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
PRESEASON, FOOLS…
August 25th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Ummmm, Jamarcus didnt “outrun” anybody… he ran in a wide open field because nobody is spying him.. Because he is not known to take off.. he has good feet.. He isn’t goofy or awkward.. But he is not fast by any means.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Teabag Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Anybody who thinks Jamarcus can run a 4.84 40 now is delusional.
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Why? It’s only 2 years and 5-10 pounds ago. Not like he’s been in the league for 15 years or something. Looked OK on that 18-yard run vs. Dallas. JaMarcus has decent QB speed. 4.84 isn’t particularly fast for other positions — kind of borderline fast enough for say MLB or TE — but he’s no slug, that’s for sure.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Oaklifer and Dakota are Ho….mos.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
9-7 this year…. sweep the Chefs and the Donks!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Richochet Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 10:35 am
DirtyBathWater Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Aways bashing Russell about his weight, id bet he can run faster than most of you guys clowning him, better yet he also may in better shape as well
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LMAO..are you SERIOUS??
If JR can outrun you, you need to seriously get on a treadmill.
The guy is a walking blob.
he doesn’t run, he rambles. There is zero burst.
He’s a fatass..even he knows that.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2798856
Russell was the star of Wednesday’s show, however. He weighed in at 256 pounds — nine pounds lighter than at the scouting combine just more than two weeks ago and spot on his playing weight — and ran a 4.84 40-yard dash.
“That’s a pretty good time,” said Todd McShay, senior draft analyst for ESPN’s Scouts Inc. “Compare that to [Ohio State's] Troy Smith, who’s 6 feet tall and 220 pounds and ran a 4.77.”
4.84 forty
Let me geuss Troy smioth is slow and fat too right and you could beat him a t a foot race right heck maybe even thrwo the ball further//LOL THESE guys ARE IN THE NFL dnt be mistakin 4.77 4.84 this is fast for regular people just because we are used to seein 4.40 on our roster….get a clue bro watch the vid clip watch the last 4 games last year watch him play at LSU the kid is a winner he will be our QGB for the next 10 years write it down!!!!
Other notable measurements for Russell were his arm length of 34½ inches and his hand size of 9½ inches
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Dude..that was from almost TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO.
You know..right before he got a “FREE BUFFET FOR LIFE” card, that he obviously utilizes whenever possible.
I mean, look at him. If he doesn’t have a huge, gigantic hole in front of him, he’s not going anywhere.
Was it yesterday Jerry reported that Russell was running sprints…WITH LINEMEN??
Linemen..the absolute slowest players on the team.
And “inside source” say they still had to wait for him
August 25th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Jamarcus Russell is greased up lightning!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
We have seen Jamarcus have a few scrambles in his career, the KC game last year, ATL at the end of the game, this Dallas scramble, even one against JAX his rookie year. He has yet to be caught from behind.
He may be a 4.7 or a 4.9 now, or a 5.1, but who cares. All the guys who get “behind” him, D-lineman and LB’s, don’t ever catch him. The guys who are faster than him, CB and Safeties, are in front of him.
So I say he is “fast enough”.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Was it yesterday Jerry reported that Russell was running sprints…WITH LINEMEN??
Linemen..the absolute slowest players on the team.
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LOL regardless name one other starting QB in the league that runs Sprints NONE!!!!! I’d be willing to bet on it!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
last year there was a play where Jruss was running and dropped his shoulder on some dude, laid him out!
I’m telling you guys, lightning!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I always thought Russell looked fluid and quick rolling out of the pocket on PA pass plays. The scramble was nice too. Just wish he’d use that 265 LBS to shed the pass rush instead of dropping like a sack of potatoes.
Don’t really care what the # is, so long as he is a porductive QB. I’ll stand behind Russell, as I have since we drafted him until after 2010 season. If he isn’t THAT guy by then… Well nuff said right.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
BREAKING NEWS: League source reports raiderjhawk, and Richochet have just been cut….reports out of Mexico were that they just had no “huevos”….and were beat at the 40 yrd dash by B.J. Raji….
August 25th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
”….and were beat at the 40 yrd dash by B.J. Raji….
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So was Rich Eisen. lol
August 25th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
AZ I posted alot of 40 times read above he is beating a dead horse Jruss is twice as big as all those dudes and just about as fast!!!!
BREAKING NEWS: League source reports einstien has been “teabaged”…one source reports the two misfits have been traded to LA’s new ufl blog in return for two tall cans of colt 45 a corked bat and some canadaian oreo’s (two packs i think). LA will be hold a shamefull press confrence at 4pm PST.
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Laughing too hard… Can’t respond to this yet.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
Hayez, your predication that we score 22 per game is noted.
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OK! And what happens if I’m wrong? I’ll have my prognasticator’s license suspended?
Oooooh.
And, genius — I’ve been making that statement for weeks. Way to be on the ball.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
If Russell is running sprints at practice (I laugh as I say that because no QB runs sprints) it’s a good thing. Working on his body, I’m all for it! Go Russell!
9-7!
JAMARCUS RUSSELL = FASTEST QB IN NFL HISTORY!
DRINK IT?
SURE! IT’S TUESDAY!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Hayez, exactly. Your prognasticator’s license, the one you profess to have at present day, will be revoked. Do you mean to tell me you’re not wielding a self made prognasticator’s right now as you’re making this prediction? You act like you know everything about football, and that people who disagree with you know nothing. So we’ll see how close you get with this 22 ppg. It’s been noted, and it will be shoved in your grill all season and into next year if it doesn’t hold up. Count on it.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
# OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
AZ I posted alot of 40 times read above he is beating a dead horse Jruss is twice as big as all those dudes and just about as fast!!!!
BREAKING NEWS: League source reports einstien has been “teabaged”…one source reports the two misfits have been traded to LA’s new ufl blog in return for two tall cans of colt 45 a corked bat and some canadaian oreo’s (two packs i think). LA will be hold a shamefull press confrence at 4pm PST.
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BREAKING NEWS – OAKlifer still thinks Kirstie Alley is still hot and slim as she was in the 80’s movie “Loverboy” …
Also, after seeing Governator in his most recent “Speedo” pics says “HE CAN BENCH 500+ POUNDS!!!”
EARTH TO OAKLIFER!!! PLEASE READ
# OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
1. Matthew Stafford Georgia 6-21/4 225 4.81
2. Mark Sanchez USC 6-21/8 227 4.87
3. Josh Freeman Kansas St. 6-53/4 248 4.97
4. Rhett Bomar Sam Houston St. 6-21/4 225 4.82
5. Stephen McGee Texas A&M 6-27/8 225 4.66
6. Pat White West Virginia 6-01/4 197 4.57
7. Nate Davis Ball St. 6-13/8 226 4.98
8. Hunter Cantwell Louisville 6-43/8 235 5.15
JAMARCUS RUSSELL LSU 6-6 250 4.84
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS
IS
IRRELEVANT
You just compared this years QB class (who are STILL at their current weight for their respective combines)
With a QB TWO YEARS AND 20 POUNDS REMOVED FROM THE COMBINE!!!
There is a word I am trying to think in regards to your comparions….. FAIL… yea that’s the word.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Question for MR (who trolls much less than in the past), and for the trolls:
How’s that bargain for Crabtree working out?
?
August 25th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Oaklifer, your posts lack thought and really aren’t all that funny. You can’t step to me fool, your game just isn’t strong enough yet. Keep on it though – it will come around.
Now go make Dickota a sandwich.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Southwick ran a 4.26
August 25th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Danny is the Man…….e!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
If Al Davis was serious about winning, he’d just cut his losses and dump Russell right now, and put Garcia and Gradkowski at the top of the depth chart, in that order. But of course Al Davis isn’t serious about winning. He’s serious about proving to the world that Russell was the right pick. Because ALL Al Davis cares about is what other people think.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
# OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
1. Matthew Stafford Georgia 6-21/4 225 4.81 <– almost just as fast (2 years and 1000 cheeseburgers ago)
2. Mark Sanchez USC 6-21/8 227 4.87 <– faster (again….2 years ago)
3. Josh Freeman Kansas St. 6-53/4 248 4.97 <—- see above
4. Rhett Bomar Sam Houston St. 6-21/4 225 4.82 <—- more of the same
5. Stephen McGee Texas A&M 6-27/8 225 4.66 <— nowhere near as fast TWO YEARS AGO
6. Pat White West Virginia 6-01/4 197 4.57 <— hahahahahah
7. Nate Davis Ball St. 6-13/8 226 4.98 <— oh I feel better knowing my QB is faster than Nate Davis!!! The guy who cant throw a football without a glove and is borderline retarded… Oh, lets not forget the heavy competition BALL ST faces
8. Hunter Cantwell Louisville 6-43/8 235 5.15OAKlifer <— makes you feel better? LOL HUNTER CANTWELL
Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
AZ I posted alot of 40 times read above he is beating a dead horse Jruss is twice as big as all those dudes and just about as fast!!!!
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STOP
POSTING
NOW
reading your foolish mess lowers my IQ by the nanosecond.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Hayez, it’s up to Jerry McDonald and the moderators to determine rather or not anyone here is a troll, not you. It’s not your blog. You’re a guest here, with no more seniority, privilege, or clout than any random person who drops in and leaves a comment. Any stature you have beyond that is manufactured in your own warped brain, probably from the same diseased matter that convinces you Al Davis is a genius.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
**** You act like you know everything about football, and that people who disagree with you know nothing. ****
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LMFAO… this… coming from you ???
i’m astonished…
where is that hypocrit alert guy when you need him ???
August 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Teabag,
The only #’s for those types of things come from the combine. What else can he compare them to? Seems like a legit argument to me. Don’t think anyone of substance really cares what their QBs’ 40 time was though LOL.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
hmmmm sandwich that sounds good are you working today if so I’ll wait and get my subway discount you can still hook that up right? After all you just made ASSistant shift manager didn’t you?? either way make sure those little cinnamon rolls ready I love those things plus I always sweetin up ya momma wit them soo umm yea come wit it!!!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
# AZ Raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Teabag,
The only #’s for those types of things come from the combine. What else can he compare them to? Seems like a legit argument to me. Don’t think anyone of substance really cares what their QBs’ 40 time was though LOL.
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I dont care what my QB’s 40 time is… Never have…
But at the same time I will point out a horrible argument when I see one…
Trying to indicate your QB is not slow by comparing his 40 tims @ his pro day with a QB class that JUST came out is silly at best.
And Jamarcus is nowhere, not even close to the shape he was in at his pro day. It goes without saying.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
**** Because ALL Al Davis cares about is what other people think. ****
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LMFAO !!!!
you are on a roll today !!!
do i need to say more???
August 25th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Was it yesterday Jerry reported that Russell was running sprints…WITH LINEMEN??
Linemen..the absolute slowest players on the team.
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LOL regardless name one other starting QB in the league that runs Sprints NONE!!!!! I’d be willing to bet on it!
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And you would be wrong.
Every team runs sprints.
Every player runs sprints.
Its the NFL. If you aren’t running sprints, you’re out of gas in the 2nd half.
As far as who?
well, on the first mini-camp, Jeff Garcia for one.
Reports stated that while Garcia was running sprints, Russell was walking.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
teabag,
I know raiderjhawk just got you that job at subway bro dont let him down get off the blog wash ur grubby little hands ang go to work you had the 2pm shift today man….ur not a very good friend!!!!!! AND a horrinle sandwich artist!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I wish people would just realize that this team sucks….
Just say “God, this team sucks” and AL is running this team into ruins.. Let’s suffer together until lightning strikes twice.
No need to hope for the blind squirrel finding the nut, although, that is the only hope with this team.
“I REALLY LIKE DEZ BRYANT – DID YOU SEE THE WAY HE MANHANDLED ANDY DICK ON NINERS 4th TEAM???”
16-0!!!
August 25th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
**** Hayez, it’s up to Jerry McDonald and the moderators to determine rather or not anyone here is a troll, not you. ****
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it’s WHETHER you nitwit…
whether…
W H E T H E R !!!!!
from a dictionary:
Main Entry: 1wheth·er
Pronunciation: \ˈhwe-thər, ˈwe-, (ˌ)(h)wə-\
Function: pronoun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hwæther, hwether; akin to Old High German hwedar which of two, Latin uter, Greek poteros, Old English hwā who — more at who
Date: before 12th century
1 archaic : which one of the two
2 archaic : whichever one of the two
August 25th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
the realmadden youd honestly think we would have a better chance of winning with gradkowski as our qb. Im embarassed to say that tard is even on the raiders. Just look at the guy. Hes lucky to even be in an NFL camp right now.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Was it yesterday Jerry reported that Russell was running sprints…WITH LINEMEN??
Linemen..the absolute slowest players on the team.
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LOL regardless name one other starting QB in the league that runs Sprints NONE!!!!! I’d be willing to bet on it!
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hahahahaha OAKlifer using prognostication…. which means you would be willing to bet on it but you really have no clue at all..
hahahahah
and you are wrong… QB’s have to run sprints…
YOU FAIL…
*adds OAKlifer to the list of obvious psuedo-fans who never played football in their life*
August 25th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I wonder why Dude got banned but MR is still here…
Hey MR, whatever happened to your alterego StrahanManNY? That manifestation of your personality disorder was by far the most entertaining.
“I getz minez!” – StrahanManNY
August 25th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
actaully not even prognosticating as that would be an educated guess… OAKwifer is just “guessing”
August 25th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
vegas raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
We have seen Jamarcus have a few scrambles in his career, the KC game last year, ATL at the end of the game, this Dallas scramble, even one against JAX his rookie year. He has yet to be caught from behind.
He may be a 4.7 or a 4.9 now, or a 5.1, but who cares. All the guys who get “behind” him, D-lineman and LB’s, don’t ever catch him. The guys who are faster than him, CB and Safeties, are in front of him.
So I say he is “fast enough”.
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Dumb comment.
Russell runs directly at the sidelines.
Any blob can do that when the defense has overpursued.
Ben can run to the sidelines.
Collins can..McNabb can..etc.
Except they’re not out of shape.
Russell is.
Look at the difference of Garcia scramblin, and Russell.
Garcia, and most qb’s, are “quick”. At least quick enough.
Russell will NEVER be confused with anyone who’s quick.
you will NEVER see Russell fake anyone out, in the open field, and score..ever.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
nice one OAKwifer that is a very intelligent play on words. Insulting and degrading, since and all theres nothing more offensive than being a wifer.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
49ers’ Vernon Davis re: QB Shaun Hill:
As for the common perception that Hill’s passes tend to float, Davis insists it’s not a problem.
“It’s fine to me,” Davis says. “Every time he throws a pass, it always comes right to me. I like his balls.”
August 25th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
ha look @ “Mr.DavisIsHot” with his wit.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Teabag Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
# AZ Raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Teabag,
The only #’s for those types of things come from the combine. What else can he compare them to? Seems like a legit argument to me. Don’t think anyone of substance really cares what their QBs’ 40 time was though LOL.
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I dont care what my QB’s 40 time is… Never have…
But at the same time I will point out a horrible argument when I see one…
Trying to indicate your QB is not slow by comparing his 40 tims @ his pro day with a QB class that JUST came out is silly at best.
And Jamarcus is nowhere, not even close to the shape he was in at his pro day. It goes without saying.
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I guess I just don’t get it… To compare something to your only source for comparisson makes sence to me, but what ever.
As for Russell’s current shape (besides a little round) is pretty close to his pro-day weight. He was 250 at the pro-day and 265 now… Don’t know about you but I flutuate 5-6 lbs myself all the time and no on can tell the difference. And that’s 5 lbs on my 175 lb frame. I’d guys 15 Lbs on russell is a morning shyt away from his “pro-day” weight.
August 25th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
*adds OAKlifer to the list of obvious psuedo-fans who never played football in their life*
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hey ball boy, I have played and coached football the minute you can state something football related lets talk…Jruss is fat jruss is a bust is not football talk lets talk about breaking down a zone coversage tell me what the WILL zone is on a cover two simple right?? how bout the SAM in a in a 4-3 what is his gap??? what gap does a True NT take up just curious bro??? you and your little buddies couldnt even awnser one of these could you?????
August 25th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
RaiderFans.net is run by thieves
August 25th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
on fox sports .com they have a video about us and conference in Tim kawagami from san jose mercury news and he says were are going to be terrible, that jamarcus sucks, the d sucks and all the coaches are just coaches who couldn’t get jobs anywhere else.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
That was a good play on words teabag. Sorry to say that teabag is an exceptionally hard word to make a play on. Mostly because everytime i read your name all i can think about is what i did to your mom last night.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
Hayez, exactly. Your prognasticator’s license, the one you profess to have at present day, will be revoked. Do you mean to tell me you’re not wielding a self made prognasticator’s right now as you’re making this prediction? You act like you know everything about football, and that people who disagree with you know nothing. So we’ll see how close you get with this 22 ppg. It’s been noted, and it will be shoved in your grill all season and into next year if it doesn’t hold up. Count on it.
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MR — You’re impossible…And you continue to contradict yourself.
First — and forever — you DEMAND that other people make guesses (predictions). Then, you hammer them for simply MAKING the prediction.
I know I don’t know everything about football. I admit it. I also know I know a lot more about football than most people care to even think about. But, I’ve never said people who disagree with me know nothing — those are your words, as you try to knock me down a bit by spreading/stretching an untruth. I get that.
I also get that THE TRUTH IS you hate it when I point out how often you get caught contradicting yourself, MR.
How come you never gave me answers to my questions WEEKS ago? Afraid of making predictions yourself? Hmmm, MR???
Here we go again: Instead of the Raiders drafted players, who would you rather (not whether!! Haha) have, player-for-player. None of this, “I would’ve taken one of these 3-guys at #7,” either. One guy for one guy.
So…the players must’ve been on the board when the Raiders picked. Instead of the Raiders’ choices, take one player in their stead. Then, we’ll compare notes for this pre-season, season, and the near-future as they develop.
MAKE THE PREDICTIONS, MR — OR ARE YOU AFRAID OF MAKING A PREDICTION THAT YOU CAN BE HELD TO?
AFRAID OLD MAN AL DAVIS MIGHT OUT-DRAFT THE GREAT MR?? Of course you are.
#1 DHB (you insert ONE name only)
#2 Mitchell (one name only)…
and so on down the line…
You even have a head-start because of the Stryker Sulak pick already being cut. If I had faith in you MR (right!), I’d put money on Al’s draft being better than one you could put together now — even after knowing how camp’s gone for the rest of the draftees up ’til now. Even with all that info, you’d probably have a worse draft.
Would you still take Crabtree right this minute?
August 25th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Richochet Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
vegas raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
We have seen Jamarcus have a few scrambles in his career, the KC game last year, ATL at the end of the game, this Dallas scramble, even one against JAX his rookie year. He has yet to be caught from behind.
He may be a 4.7 or a 4.9 now, or a 5.1, but who cares. All the guys who get “behind” him, D-lineman and LB’s, don’t ever catch him. The guys who are faster than him, CB and Safeties, are in front of him.
So I say he is “fast enough”.
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Dumb comment.
Russell runs directly at the sidelines.
Any blob can do that when the defense has overpursued.
Ben can run to the sidelines.
Collins can..McNabb can..etc.
Except they’re not out of shape.
Russell is.
Look at the difference of Garcia scramblin, and Russell.
Garcia, and most qb’s, are “quick”. At least quick enough.
Russell will NEVER be confused with anyone who’s quick.
you will NEVER see Russell fake anyone out, in the open field, and score..ever.
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Same can be said for:
Big Ben
Kerry Collins
Peyton Manning
Tom Brady
The list is long and studded with Division Championship & Superbowl rings.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
What a stupid analogy. As if MR is charged with the Raider Draft.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
big chill Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
on fox sports .com they have a video about us and conference in Tim kawagami from san jose mercury news and he says were are going to be terrible, that jamarcus sucks, the d sucks and all the coaches are just coaches who couldn’t get jobs anywhere else.
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They run that same show every year. We all know about it. It’s like “The Christmas Story” around Christmas time. You just KNOW it;s gonna be on. Only question is how many times are they gonna show it before the time acctually comes.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
# OAKlifer Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
*adds OAKlifer to the list of obvious psuedo-fans who never played football in their life*
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hey ball boy, I have played and coached football the minute you can state something football related lets talk…Jruss is fat jruss is a bust is not football talk lets talk about breaking down a zone coversage tell me what the WILL zone is on a cover two simple right?? how bout the SAM in a in a 4-3 what is his gap??? what gap does a True NT take up just curious bro??? you and your little buddies couldnt even awnser one of these could you?????
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a 34 NT is assigned to both A gaps…
both a Will and Sam are responsible for the curl zones in a Cover 2 (or any of its variants)
A SAM can have several “point” assignments …. that is not a one answer question…
There are four gaps on the strong side.. He can scrape or trail depending on which gap he is assigned.
If you care to be a little less vague I would be glad to answer that question.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
This is the age where mediocre QB’s get big huge 100 Million dollar pay days.
Big Ben is paid way too much money, that team could win with Pee Wee Herman at QB their running game and D are that stout.
Eli Manning 97 million at least won a SB
Phillip cry me a Rivers 92 Million hasn’t done squat!!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Oaklifer,
I didn’t know you coached. Hey, I posted this earlier. But, did you see the way the 9ers pulled a gaurd out into the flat to stuff the OLB holding the edge? Who fills that hole once the LB has pushed him back inside. Is it the MLB resposibility or the DE?
August 25th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Phillip Rivers threw 34 TD’s last year, with a 105 passer rating!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I’m very tough on Russell myself and shall continue to be but he does look like he is a improving but we can never be satisfied until he is elite. I feel more confident with him day by day. I’ll be there saturday so I want to see him complete more passes to WRs and not throw off of that back foot. Also I want to see TDs in the red zone. Damn them FGs
August 25th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
AZ Raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Who fukin cares, he’s a QB. Just read the D, audible, don’t stare your reciever down (still need lots of work with this, especially on short routes), lead your receivers and deliver a consistant ball.
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Except JR DOESN’T just read the D. Is arguably the worst in the league at reading defenses.
Audible? When has he ever audibled? You have to be able to read defenses, understand defenses, and have a full grasp of the offense in order to audible..that’s not an option for russell.
Don’t stare your receivers down-..as you stated, he does exactly that.
Lead your receivers=??? lol…that’s one of his biggest knocks..he has a tough time getting the ball in the immediate area, much less lead receivers. His balls are so badly thrown that KC’s Gonzalez was telling Raider receivers “you better talk to your qb, man, because he’s going to get you guys killed”
Deliver a consistent ball-??? He’s NEVER delivered a consistent ball..not during practice, and certainly not during any game..
The reason your leading receiver last year was the TE is because Russell can’t read defenses, can’t go through the reads, and ultimately dumps the ball off..hence the lowest total passing yards IN THE LEAGUE.
In other words, according to you, Russell doesn’t do anything right…
Ouch.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
If you like him so much Krappy Kell why don’t you go lick his sack in SD with the other losers!
Has he taken his team to the dance like the other two QB’s I mentioned…..NO!!
Stupid Phillip Rivers fans on our Raiders blog!!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
As of right now in pre-season, the Raiders are 2nd in the league avg 25pts per game.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Rivers is a good QB. I hate to say that but he is. considering how he came back from that knee injury you have to respect that. Still the Raiders owe that guy. There has been at least two times the Raiders should have beat the bolts. Last year and in 2006
August 25th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Wow points averaged in the preseason Kell? That means squat.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
i’m thinking Russell will have a good year this year, other people need to step it up for him and we will be alright, if we run with bush and dmc that will definitely help, if Javon can actually play well and when we get schilens back watch out, i’m not worried about our offense i am really worried about the d, no sacks and can’t stop the run, we will never win if we can’t stop the run….
August 25th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
The raiders offense gets an early test Sept 14th. The schedule is perfect IMO. They get thrown into the fire early with 3 division games against teams that run the 3-4 defense.
But Saturday I wonder how the team will look against a 4-3 defense like the Saints.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Man please stop talking about Walker. Guys he will do nada for the Raiders. I hope he is cut. Murphy,DHB,JLH and Schilens are just good enough for me
August 25th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
KoolKell Says:
What a stupid analogy. As if MR is charged with the Raider Draft.
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Wait a second here, KK…YOU, MR, and LOTS of others criticize the Raiders draft soundly to this day. So, what makes the analogy stupid?
There can’t be a more fair way to judge ones ability to evaluate talent (and select it), then to do it player-to-player. I though that’s what comparison debate was all about.
Ohhh, I see, KK. By calling it a stupid analogy, it means you don’t agree with it, so you won’t do it…meaning…you can continue to criticize, because you won’t put your own picks down…therefore, you won’t have a chance to be wrong.
Just another hypocrite, KK. You and MR…quite a confederacy (pun seriously intended). Insisting other people put their opinions out there, while hiding yours until you can pounce with it. Hypocritical to the supreme, and extremely weak. But…we’re used to it by now.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Nice work Oak, my awesome new pal! Way to put that sniveling little sissy Raiderjcock in line.
You still got it for an old dude!
However Tyra Banks – er, I mean Brian the Genital – is still babbling incoherently. Brian, I understand you’re probably dazed from cleaning Uncle Krappy’s pampers all afternoon, but its never wise to blog right.
You and your slender little build should know better.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
# AZ Raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Nice teabag! Who was fuking up when the 9ers pulled their guards outside to take out the OLB holding the edge? Who is supposed to be there? MLB? DE? S?
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Impossible to answer that question as we don’t know who the “check” backer was..
What defensive play was called?
Who is the backfill backer? Who was the “free” backer?
I don’t remember what formation they were running out of to be honest…But if it was I or offset I then it was probably the Mikes assignent to control the gap at the point and the Sam or Will (depending on which side the pay was run) to key on the run play away (when the guard pulled)
Because even though run play to the strongside may seem obvious that the SAM has to fill and make the stop.. He may be checked to physically plug a gap to take away the counter and the Will has to key and flatten out and scrape to the ball on the away play..
And it works vice versa..
which is a great point AZ, because you answer OAKlifers dumb ass question..
there is no static gap assignment for any LB in a 43 (or any D for that matter) as the LB’s have to “key” or “check” depending on whether the play is away or not.
It’s not like an NT who is assigned to man the A gaps on either side of the C , and thats it.. that is his ASSIGNMENT.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
wtf this word press error crap is annoying
August 25th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Richochet Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
In other words, according to you, Russell doesn’t do anything right…
Ouch.
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I never said that. Russell does alot of things right. He is just not doing them consistantly. Trust me, I’d love if Russell just came out Matt Ryan style and lit it up his rookie year, but that just doesn’t happen but once in a blue moon. Flacco did pretty well, but damn, with that D and O-line it’s gotta be alot easier to be a QB in this league. With what Russell has had to deal with comming into this organization the way it was, he’s doing Ok, not great, but Ok. I can’t really comment though until we see some regular season games.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Beecher………….I know you cant wait for lights out tonight. After a long day of ducking death from the white knights in jail that ravish your snatch, it must be a relief to come in here and make jokes about others while trying to pose as if you are a heterosexual. Drag queens such as yourself need an outlet but this isnt the 49er blog so you are indeed in the wrong place
August 25th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
From the looks of it Russel is going to be a lot like he was the last six games of last year. Not enough to lose games, but at the same time not enough to win games.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Tea…………according to BHP we dont really use a NT. We use a 1 gap system with a fake run stuffer like Warren hoping to shoot the right gap instead of playing discpilined football and know how to plug a hole correctly
August 25th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Mt.Davis……..maybe so. I have still yet to see the guy put a team on his back. But you never know. I’m still skeptical
August 25th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I gotta run…
I’ll see KK’s and MR’s list of draftees later.
Or not.
Not.
It’s STILL a great year to be a Raiders fan!! Isn’t it?
August 25th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
BHP
Would say anything to save Al Davis’ face.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
And Kell you will do anything to smash Al Davis’ face. So you two I guess are the same, both got motives.
Personaly I think Al is the man no matter what has happened. Only things I hated were the LA move and the Fairy Rice signing
August 25th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
HayseDave
I’m not gonna play stupid games with you.
Al Davis, and Al Davis ALONE is responsible for this football team.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
So Kell if he succeeds then he will deserve all the credit?
August 25th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Russ is a big lad but fattest ever? Come on. You obviously never saw Billy Killmer or Sonny Jurgenson. Big Ben ain’t exactley svelte either…
August 25th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Teabag,
If we knew for sure it was a cover 3 press that the MLB was responsible correct?
August 25th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Big Ben has superbowl rings, yep 2 in a very short career, JRUSS can be just as good if we have a good team around him like big ben has
August 25th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I know I know, we wouldn’t be running a cover 3 in that situation. I’m just saying. There is SOMEONE responsible for that run play working over and over again from the left and from the right that play kept working.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I need tickets for the 27th and the Broncos, anyone holding interested in selling? Ticketmaster doesn’t have any good seats left
August 25th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Yeah, I think I wrote that rule LOL. I usually don’t even read his posts, but I think I read that one berfore I saw who wrote it… Then I had too.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
# Brien the General Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Tea…………according to BHP we dont really use a NT. We use a 1 gap system with a fake run stuffer like Warren hoping to shoot the right gap instead of playing discpilined football and know how to plug a hole correctly
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We don’t use a true NT.. And we shouldn’t as we run a base 43..
You don’t use a 34 NT in a 43 base.. It is like plugging a square peg in a round hole… But, I am surprised Al hasn’t tried this as this is something he usually likes to do.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
if you want to see a fat qb go look at a picture of jared lorenzen
August 25th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Do you hear this idiot Beecher? You earlier were claiming that we were cousins now he is my uncle? Awful attempt at humor if you cant stay consistent.
Just leave the internet room inside the jailhouse and head tothe TV room so you can get your daily dosage of Soap operas. Let the real men discuss the Raiders.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Vick will play on Thursday. booyah!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
This blog is pulling jerry springer status with all the bytching and moaning that goes on in here.
August 25th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Teabag we dont? Then what the hell did we use in 2002? Why di we sign terdell to play the run sutffing DT? You know there is a nose tackle in the 4-3? It just isnt for the 3-4
time to jet. The mods are at it again
August 25th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
aka: Riverside Raiders Fan
Hey guys, whatever happen to the “comeback” passing pattern? You very seldom see it anymore?
The tight end or wide receiver goes down seven to ten yards, gives a small fake toward the outside line and then cuts back in, but in the process comes back toward the QB at about a 15 to 25 % angle, as he cuts across the field. You may gain 3 to 7 less yards, but it was high percentage completion and almost impossible to intercept.
Casper and Biletnikoff ran the pattern to “mucho” success.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Why we still run a damn 4-3 is beyond me. Anyone tell Al you can still play man outside in a 3-4? I love me some Al, but that gets on my last one…
August 25th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
There simply is not enough good pass rushing outside linebackers in the NFL for as many teams as there is running a 3-4 nowadays.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Jerry Mac….
Did Cable give you the day off also??
Where is our FIX??
Speaking of FIX, FIX your bleeping server already…
August 25th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Cheetos,
I think it would be easier to find a shyt load of decent LB’s and a couple big ass NT’s to rotate and BAM, we have a 3-4. Our DE’s can play a 3-4 right now IMO and we have a couple LB’s that fit the system now. Just need a couple guys who can pass rush and a NT and we’re in.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
On the beach in Cancun Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
aka: Riverside Raiders Fan
Hey guys, whatever happen to the “comeback” passing pattern? You very seldom see it anymore?
The tight end or wide receiver goes down seven to ten yards, gives a small fake toward the outside line and then cuts back in, but in the process comes back toward the QB at about a 15 to 25 % angle, as he cuts across the field. You may gain 3 to 7 less yards, but it was high percentage completion and almost impossible to intercept.
Casper and Biletnikoff ran the pattern to “mucho” success.
^^^^^^One of the best and most highly effective routes out there. All the WR needs to do is dig….dig….dig like he is going to deep for about 20 yards and then stop and just come back about 5-7 yards to the ball. The Raiders need to implement that route more often during games….along with the couble move. I hope we see the WildCat more as well to keep defenses off balance.
The Giants used the comeback route very well against the Pats in the Super Bowl.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Az, your right 3-4 would be really nice but we just don’t have the personnel to run it. marshall is a 4-3 guy and back when he was with seattle he ran it weel. And as long as davis has control of the team were going to stick to his traditional 4 man rush cover corners and deep free safety.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
*well
August 25th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
RIP Reader’s Digest. KoolKell must be bummed.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
az, i forgot to add we do have good pass rushing lbs. howard can rush the qb well and he’s showed that and so can brown. and tommy k. would be perfect for 3-4 he can juss go back to his d-end spot. nd ellis can already rush so that won’t be a problem. the problem is we don’t have two run stuffing lbs and a nt that can plug the holes and push the pocket. Sands is monstrous enough but hes always slackin
August 25th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Taz Raider- I agree we Don’t have the type of players for a 3-4
August 25th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Krappy, now that’s what I’m talking about – helping a family member out!
I’m glad to see you two have finally stopped fighting. It was really painful to watch a family being split apart like that.
Good job, Krap. Way to step your old ass up.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Let me ask you guys a question:
1. Do you think T.O. is “fluid”? Do you think he is a great “catcher”?
2. How long did it take Eli Manning to be the QB he is today? Does Eli still throw off his back foot? (Think about time frame here)
Really think about this before you all fly off the cuff and get overly critical of DHB and JR. Really think about it. It takes years for a QB to properly develop into one of the best in the league – some longer than others – and still they’ll have some nasty habits.
Look at TO and tell me if you think he looks fluid and is a great pass catcher. The answer to both those questions is NO – he’s not. He doesn’t look as fluid as say a Marvin Harrison or Reggie Wayne; and he’s a body catcher (often double catches the ball). Yet regardless of such – he’s a playmaker. You put the ball in his hands and things happen.
Just saying …players don’t have to fit your perfect mold for them to turn out to be great players.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
That’s what the draft is for. We are going to be drafting deffense the next couple years IMO anyway. Perfect time to get with the program and change up to a 3-4. Madden ran a multiple deffense back in the day. We need at least 1 run stuffing LB anyway right now.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Ima a die hard Raider fan up in Canada (wuddup Hali!!!) n i jus gotta say if Chaz come back strong, and Cable dont get suspended than we turnin it around this year
8-8 Zach miller n Gallery to tha Pro Bowl (wit 21 obviously) and D-Mac a monster yr in total yrds
August 25th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Just get DHB the damn ball!
August 25th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Terrapin,
DHB fits our mold perfectly. He is exactly what I wanted in a reciever.
1. Tall
2. Blazing Speed
3. Raw – he can be molded.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
And we shoulda traded huggy bear if we had tha chance, cuz Rankin can hold down the 3rd RB spot (3rd RB should play spec. teams anyways and Bush shouldnt have to!!!) Seriously tho i love wha Fargas has done for us (07 mainly) but we need to showcase tha Youngin’s to this run-heavy league
August 25th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Young,
I think you will see alot of that in regular season. We know Cable LOVES the gadget plays. Trust me… The spread offense is coming to oakland.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
probably could do that. I just dont see most 34 teams having good pass rushers, guys like merrimen, porter and ware are rare, and it seems if you dont got a guy like one of them, it defeats the purpose of having a 34 in the first place.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Oh i kno its coming, and ur Right Cable loves his tricksters (though Greg Knapp did as well) but i jus want to force the ball into DHB’s hands early in a game (1st Quarter!!!) so that
A –> We get sum early production &
B –> Jamarcus gets sum easy stats to boost confidence
Idunno bout u guys but w/ all tha turnovers this pre-season Jamarcus looks like hes holdin it down
LOL i wish he didnt fall on that 1 play!! HE MADE A FUCKIN AUDIBLE lol i think it was his 1st he was prolly throwin a Td that play, wish he didnt fall!
August 25th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
AZ Raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Terrapin,
DHB fits our mold perfectly. He is exactly what I wanted in a reciever.
1. Tall
2. Blazing Speed
3. Raw – he can be molded.
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Geez, where have I heard that before???????
August 25th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
All Cable has been running in the Pre is a vanilla O. Plain-Jane stuff. Where’s DMC out wide with Bush/Fargas in the backfield? Where’s DHB the reverse? Where’s the DHB WR screen so he can cut loose?
This offense has the potential to the lights out – in a hurry. This is a rarity. Not many teams have the same talent on offense as the Raiders – NO team has the same speed on offense as the Raiders.
Sure up the penalties and the right side of the line. Fix whatever is wrong with the defense and this team can be dominant.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Raw Receiver, uuuummhhhummm, just what we needed.
Did you hear the Raiders gave up 275 yds on the ground last Saturday?
August 25th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Tru Tru havent seen the Tight End screen yet that Dallas run’s and i heard we’re gonna bring that out (prolly go to myers, usually doesnt go to #1 TE)
I jus wanna ensure that we use trick plays at right times and really put tha press on defenses to try n cover our speed cuz than we wil have top 5 runnin teams!!
And stop the 3-4 talk until we get a DT
3-4’s are so aggresive that the main player u need is a GOOD DT to play nosetackle and seriously, Bryant is our best DT and ive seen him in… 2 games ahaha
But fuck it if we get better in tha Run defese than were heading to glory (or atleast above 0.500)
August 25th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
i like the possibility of having a 3-4 but at the same time i still want to stick to 4-3.4-3 is like dyin right now a lot of teams are switchin to it and in the next 5 years i think more than half of the teams are gonna run 3-4. the odds are against us. The last time we had a 3-4 it think it was ‘04 it was a rocky transition and our run d was still disastrous. i agree with you az we should draft a couple of more people that would be a good fit for 3-4, other than that i think we should stick to 4-3 because were still lacking the personnel and players to run 3-4
August 25th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
“Sure up the penalties and the right side of the line. Fix whatever is wrong with the defense and this team can be dominant.”
Still a lot of work to do, sadly.
Getting penalized in the red zone (Green multiple times) is frankly getting asinine. Rev Barnes up and see if he can do better on that side.
The defense? We’ve probably criticized damn near every player on it. They just have to play better football – next problem is the talent there at certain positions.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
From Al Davis KK…
6.2 210 4.3 40 49 vertical or some shyt like that… What’s not to love. He’ll work out the kinks and be a good player Kell, watch…
August 25th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
AND PS… dont sleep on Canada for being in love wit the NFL lol we got our own league (CFL) and fuckin hate it we would give up tha whole league for 1 team (The Toronto Bills any1???)
So dont sleep on Canadian fans or Athletes cuz even tho every1 likes fuckin Hockey (i hate tha fuckin sport worse than anything) Football and the NFL is huge here, every person i kno has Sunday Ticket, NFL network, Madden, plays fantasy football and knows tha game well
August 25th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
This blog is pulling jerry springer status with all the bytching and moaning that goes on in here.
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Welcome to tuesday.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
whats up nation?
just a bit of faith but I had a fantasy draft last night. Took Javon Walker in the last round as my sleeper this year. Based off of what I keep reading about his knee feeling better I hope he comes in and proves all the doubters wrong and has a 1000 yards year.
by the way the 3-4 SUCKS!!!!!! We do not have the personnel nor a coach to implement it.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
damn in like the next 2-3 years i can actually see us having the BEST offense in the league. We have so much talent and potential and if we fix the o-line a little more on the right side there is no doubt we will have the best offense
August 25th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
If we ever go with a 3-4, then:
-TK, Warren, D Bryant, and Jay can play Ends.
-Ellis, Scott, Norris, and TH can play OLBs.
We still need a NT, and 2 MLB that can stuff the run and cover. Our MLBs can cover, but can’t stuff the run.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Did you hear the Raiders gave up 275 yds on the ground last Saturday?
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How many points did the first string give up?
August 25th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
first string still gave up the yards
August 25th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
yeah raider o your right on that one. I wish we woulda kept frantz joseph because that guy is a run stuffing lb. He had a complete nose for the ball.We should’ve kept him at the position we need the most. We released just because he’s slow.its time davis start drafting productive players instead of all these speedy corners every year.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
the 34 is a trend, more and more teams switch to it, harder and harder it is to get the right personnel. Watch once the majority of the league is playing the 34 teams will trend back to the 43 because it will be easier to get quality players for.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
By my count if they JUST play smarter football on D, they can be an average defense; which is enough to win a lot of games if you have a good offense.
But playing the way they are now – they’ll continue to be near the bottom of the league; which will only muster a below 0.500 record.
I don’t think they can rise above average due to the lack of players at certain positions (namely, RDE and SLB – and arguably MLB as Kirk seems to have serious problems shedding blockers and UT where Warren is more suited for DT).
Believe it or not Sands set that defense back tremendously. Its like if Russell turns out to be a bust, how much do you think that would set back the offense?
August 25th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Raw Receiver, uuuummhhhummm, just what we needed.
Did you hear the Raiders gave up 275 yds on the ground last Saturday
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Kell, your argument is rusty. Tired of responding the same way but here ya go.
Q: Did the Raiders deperatley need a QB when they drafted Russell?
A: Hell yeah, even more than that.
Q: Did we need a RB when we drafted DMAC?
A: Not as much as a OT but yeah, unless you are ok with Fargas.
Q: Did we have the least productive WR group when we drafted DHB?
A: Hell yes we did.
I don’t know how many first round picks you think we had all those years but I’m sure it was no more that 3 in 3 years.
Fact was we needed a new TEAM almost. If we drafted Deffense and we stopped the run all year but we couldnt get a first down, we’d still be 11-5 screaming at Al Davis for not drafting a QB, or WR.
You always point to the draft Kell, but I don’t see your point. It takes MANY drafts to build a team.
And don’t ask “Why didn’t Davis do that right after the 02 season then?”
A: Al did what I thought was stupid in try to patch the team back together with vets instead of young talent. It’s obvious Davis see that as being a mistake and is taking the fight ti the draft where it is supposed to take place. We could revert back and start Garcia, if the 2003, 2004, 2005 Raiders are the product you would like to see back on the field.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Sands was a 7th round pick. How can anyone compare the hopes of a franchise on a overall #1 pick to a 7 rounder?
August 25th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Ok, I’m a little pissed today.
Nowadays teams get back to respectability in 1 year turnarounds. The Raiders have been “fixing” the Run Defense for years.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I like the 4-3 more than the 3-4.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Well thats what the Raiders did. They paid him and thought he could produce. They didn’t really go after another UT in the draft since …not that I can remember anyway.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
444.”A: Al did what I thought was stupid in try to patch the team back together with vets instead of young talent.”
More like Chucky. Just like he did in Tampa.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
444.”A: Al did what I thought was stupid in try to patch the team back together with vets instead of young talent.”
More like Chucky. Just like he did in Tampa.
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Yeah, but you know Al and Gruden thought alike. Al like the old vets too.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
443.”I don’t think they can rise above average due to the lack of players at certain positions (namely, RDE and SLB – and arguably MLB as Kirk seems to have serious problems shedding blockers and UT where Warren is more suited for DT).”
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Am I confused? Warren doesn’t play UNDER tackle. He is a DT.
We may on occasion switch to the 3-4 but 4-3 is our primary and that means no under tackle.
BTW, 3-4 “under” or “nose” tackles are one of the hardest players to find.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Its no different from Gallery setting the team back at LT. Once the organization puts up the money, they won’t to make it work. So they invest time. If that investment fails, its time wasted and now they have to spend more time searching for the right investment (which may or may not come around often). As you can see, it all sets you back if you don’t get it right at first. But every team faces this same conundrum.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I’m looking at another losing season, and I’m pissed.
Old Vets my arse. Davis likes flashy players, like a fantasy league player.
Anybody who’s got a name or a Heisman Trophy.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Ok, I’m a little pissed today.
Nowadays teams get back to respectability in 1 year turnarounds. The Raiders have been “fixing” the Run Defense for years.
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Nobody could correct what we had in 03 in 1 year. We just kept slamming in old vets to save the day and their collapsing careers. It was a joke. C’mon Aaron Brooks? WTF? We wasted 3 years on washed up Coaches and washed up players. IMO we started rebuilding the year we drafted Russell and Kiffin fuct that up. If we continue to draft how we are drafting and Cable can stick, and STICK HARD! We have a shot to see a 4th trophy in a couple years time.
53 MEN, COUTLESS FANS ALL COMMITTED TO ONE PURPOSE!
9-7 IN 2009!
GALLERY & ASOMUGHA TO THE PROWBOWL!
3000+ YARDS PASSING FOR RUSSELL!
PLAYOFFBOUND!
DRINK UP!
August 25th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
450. Fuk! Me too!
Gannon was the positronic brain of the raiders then and if he’d mananged a SB win would’ve been a Raider legend.
Sad how he’s discounted because of the horrible, horrible ways those SB run seasons ended…
August 25th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Attitude needs the most work and I hope Cable lights a fire under this young teams azz.
The Raiders are a reactionary team instead of a dictator like they used to be.
They have the offensive fire power. They need to go on the ATTACK!
August 25th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
But every team faces this same conundrum.
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Yes, but team with professional management seem to handle their conundrums:
In the 20 Seasons since the implementation of Free Agency and the Modern Era, some teams have adjusted, some have not. The following is the number of winning seasons by team since 1989:
Pittsburg 15
Miami 14
Green Bay 14
New England 13
Philadelphia 13
San Francisco 12
Minnesota 12
Kansas City 12
Indianapolis 12
Denver 12
Dallas 12
Tennessee 11
New York Giants 10
Buffalo 9
Seattle 8
Tampa Bay 8
San Diego 8
New York Jets 8
Chicago 8
Washington 8
Oakland 6
Atlanta 6
New Orleans 6
St Louis 5
Detroit 5
Cleveland 4
Cincinnati 2
August 25th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I’m looking at another losing season, and I’m pissed.
Old Vets my arse. Davis likes flashy players, like a fantasy league player.
Anybody who’s got a name or a Heisman Trophy.
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Are you for real? How long you been a fan Kell? Al Davis would rather find the diamond in the rough that no one thought would make it, than take the “sure thing” heisman guy any day of the week. Doesnt mean he doesnt take ‘em, I mean we couldn’t pass on DMAC. Point is, that’s part of Al’s legacy.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
To be honest I don’t get mixed up in the terminology of things. I really don’t care for who calls what what. People frankly use terminology interchangeably. Some ppl will simply refer to a NT as a DT – I really dont give a sht (no offense to you of course). But yes, I meant to type NT for Warren …but some still may refer to his position differently as simply a DT. It really doesn’t matter so long as you get the point. Warren is better suited for Kelly’s spot; not a position that a player like Sands would’ve occupied.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Kell,
do you have that hanging on your wall? I’ve seen it hundreds of times. And only here. You post it every day.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
superbowl teams since 1989:
1/22/89 Cincinnati
San Francisco
1/28/90 San Francisco
Denver
1/27/91 Buffalo
N.Y. Giants
1/26/92 Washington
Buffalo
1/31/93 Dallas
Buffalo
1/30/94 Dallas
Buffalo
1/29/95 San Diego
San Francisco
1/28/96 Dallas
Pittsburgh
1/26/97 New England
Green Bay
1/25/98 Green Bay
Denver
1/31/99 Denver
Atlanta
1/30/00 St. Louis
Tennessee
1/28/01 Baltimore Ravens
N.Y. Giants
2/03/02 New England
St. Louis
1/26/03 Tampa Bay
Oakland
2/1/04 New England
Carolina
2/6/05 New England
Philadelphia
2/5/06 Pittsburgh
Seattle
2/4/07 Indianapolis
Chicago
2/3/08 N.Y. Giants
New England
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Lets take a look at this list Kell and tell me what you see..
It’s all about Superbowls. Winning records are fluff and mean nothing. Just ask the current Dallas Cowboys and Jerry jones if that statment doesn’t ring true.
August 25th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
well the bengals have always sucked, along with cleveland a detroit. The Raiders could keep on losing for fifty more years and still have more super bowls than those three teams. While were at it throw in the cardinals as well.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Brien the General Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
So Kell if he succeeds then he will deserve all the credit?
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Tell you what..admit all of he stupid signings are on Al, all of the bad head coach hires are on Al, all of the negative press given the Raider organization by previous players, are on Al, and the current NFL record of consecutive suck seasons are on Al..and the very next SB win, by the Raiders, will be bestowed upon Al.
“And to Al Davis, who celebrated his 112th birthday back in July, finally gets his 4th SB ring.
Last ring was 55 years ago, give or take a decade’
During that period the Raiders have had 63 coaches, 4 this year alone.”
sounds about right.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Am I confused? Warren doesn’t play UNDER tackle. He is a DT.
We may on occasion switch to the 3-4 but 4-3 is our primary and that means no under tackle.
BTW, 3-4 “under” or “nose” tackles are one of the hardest players to find.
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LOL
Here goes Nnamdi showing he knows absolutely NOTHING about football again….
there is no UT in a 34, its impossible… lol
a NOSE TACKLE lines up directly over C hence the “nose” terminology.
There is NO NT in a 43….
You can PLAY a NT in a 43 scheme but he will still be a 1 or a 2 technique. a Nose Tackle is responsible for both A gaps on either side of the Center.. It is not possible to have ONE DT occupy both A gaps lining up in a traditional 43 formation. ONE of the DT’s have to be a 3 technique. having both DT’s line up in the middle of an A gap does not allow this.
Now follow me Nnamdi…
NT = Nose Tackle
UT = Under Tackle
DT = DEFENSIVE TACKLE….
A NOSR TACKLE is a DEFENSIVE TACKLE
AN UNDER TACKLE is also a… DEFENSIVE TACKLE..
ALL 43’s incorporate an UNDER TACKLE.. sometimes TWO
in a 43 scheme…. there is NO NOSE TACKLE…
Whoever lines up over Center in the 43 scheme is called the 0 TECHNIQUE…
got it?
August 25th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
http://www.nfl.com/players/joecohen/profile?id=COH426447
On Nfl.com they are saying we signed this guy.