First quarter: Saints 14, Raiders 0
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, August 29th, 2009 at 1:49 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Scoring
NO_Heath Evans 4-yard run (John Carney kicks PAT), 9:29
NO_Devery Henderson 40-yard pass from Drew Brees, 4:22
Notes:
– Following a Raiders punt, Brees guided New Orleans into Raiders territory as the quarter ran out.
The series had started with a sack by Desmond Bryant, only to have Lynell Hamilton rush twice for 26 yards to negate the play.
New Orleans has 197 yards of offense in the first quarter. Brees is 11 of 14 for 152 yards.
– Following the Russell fumble, Brees took the Saints 67 yards for another easy score, this time finding Henderson for 40 yards behind a trailing Hiram Eugene on third-and-9. Brees couldn’t find receivers at the outside, stepped inside the rush and lofted a strike just before reaching the line of scrimmage.
An illegal contact foul on the Raiders was declined.
In two possessions, Brees is 9-for-10 for 123 yards.
– Russell waited too long on a playfake, was hit and fumbled the ball away to Jonathan Vilma after driving the Raiders to the 27.
Russell fumbled 12 times last year, losing seven. Fumbles were more of an issue than interceptions.
Before the fumble, Russell hit Darrius Heyward-Bey for 12 yards on a alsant and Zach Miller for 33 yards on a nice play-fakie.
– The Saints drove 80 effortless yards the first time they had the ball, with Evans scoring on a first-and-goal from the 4.
Brees picked up where he left off against the Raiders in the regular season last year, completing 4 of 4 passes for 60 yards.
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August 29th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Saints won’t punt until 3rd quarter
August 29th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Hear Flores this is an embarrassment!!
Another TD!
August 29th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
OMG! Another Saints TD.
Can someone play fucking defense?
August 29th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Is our defence just useless or are they just not trying?
August 29th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Scottish…
Wish I could say they weren’t trying. They are just getting BEAT and looking confused.
August 29th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Been sayin this for years now but year after year the draft goes by,FA goes by and no improvements are made to the defense.
And here it goes again,getting absolutely SHREDDED.
This team sucks.
The defense SUCKS.
Another 4 win season if they continue to play like this.
When will the old man realize that this scheme with these players DOES NOT WORK.
Oaklands defense is a fukin joke!
August 29th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Brees is ripping this D a new asshole.
August 29th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Chargers will win the opener by at least thirty points. This is the worst effing ‘defense’, for lack of a better term, that I have ever watched.
August 29th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
“Brees is ripping this D a new asshole.”
Effortlessly!!!!!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
At least Nick Miller is trying.
Kelly and Warren are in the top 10 best paid DTs in the NFL. Where are they?
Or are they just a monumental waste of money?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Note to self:
In Fantasy play whoever is going against the Raiders D that week
August 29th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Another LONG year.
Another high draft pick.
Another wasted pick on a speedy WR,RB,CB.
Get ready Raider fans.
It’s deja vu all over again.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
al has to see its personell not coaching with this d-line.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Ugh… Really? This is so bad, I’m getting sick. Nice to know we game planned for this. Looking good! AAAAAAAARRRRRGGGHHH! OMG MURPHY!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Man….
August 29th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
i think i heard next years draft was loaded with d-line. so we’ll draft tibow
August 29th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
It’s not just the line.
LB out of position and overmatched.
Secondary getting burned.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
I think I am going to throw up.
I don’t watch other sports so I wait all year for Raiders Football.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
holy shit.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
A few notes:
1) BREES is phenomenal. There’s a reason he threw for 5,000 yards last year. This is probably the best offense in the NFL and they should move the ball on just about anyone.
2) TREVOR SCOTT better make a huge leap once the games start for real. Too light in run D (got run over on the 1st TD) and a non-factor in the pass rush. Doesn’t look like he has a single pass rush move. I really don’t think he should start if this is all he’s got.
3) RICKY BROWN looks lost. Terribly slow to decipher what’s happening in front of him. Notice, with one exception on the 2nd TD, Brees’ passes aren’t going outside the hash marks. Everything is happening in the middle of the field. Kirk deserves to start.
4) TYVON BRANCH is young. He flashes ability but you can see he’s still trying to figure things out. He’ll be OK, but it’ll take time before he’s great. And our SS is asked to be pretty damn great with the poor run D and coverage demands.
5) JOHN MARSHALL is going to have to blitz on virtually every play. This d-line is all but worthless.
6) NNAMDI is great. T-Howard, Chris Johnson are very good. Branch will get there. Eugene, Ellis and Huff are OK. Everyone else ranges from below-average to lousy.
7) Despite the fumble, JAMARCUS is going to shut a lot of haters up this season.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Wow…and we supposedly prepared for this game too…our D is baaaaaad.
I may have to downgrade my forecast from 6-10 to 3-13….
August 29th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
They are ahead by so much they put their second string QB in a whole quarter early.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Saints have mercy on Raiders and pull Brees.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
A rare appearance by the Saints punter.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Wow, N.O. showing mercy by taking their starting QB out after only the FIRST QUARTER of the always important 3rd preseason game…
…pathetic.
FUK!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
is THIS what you got for us Tommy?
this team looks LOST!
i wanna punch you in the grill right now…
PATHETIC!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
MURPHY can’t catch for shit.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
DAMNNIT Louis!!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
another stellar offensive series
August 29th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Raiders mailing it in now.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
so much for our high powered offence so far 6-10 maybe
August 29th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
The weakness of our pass defense has been overshadowed by the defenseless run defense. Extremely disappointing, but not surprising. We should be the bottom of this division.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Good God. These guys are horrible.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Routt is so pathetic i am actually laughing at his dumb ass.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Isn’t that their 4th STRING RB making us look bad now?
JEZUZ CRIPES!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Did I mention that the 10 points that the Raiders do score, will be in the second half and off the N.O. scrubs.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
7-9 and were good.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
This is not comfortable viewing
August 29th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…
August 29th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
the refs are our best td stoppers
August 29th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
no pressure – where are the blitzes?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Too ugly!!!!
We need help at:
RT
DT
DE
MLB
SLB
CB
S
August 29th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Raiders are playing like bitches
August 29th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
ANOTHER LOOOOOOOONG SEASON!!!!!!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
the refs are buyest seriously. there was no penalty on that run from Mcfadden he was already 10 yards down field when that run was over the flag came out.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
After watching this, im glad we’re not going to play the Saints of Pats this season… Routt is terrible
August 29th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
i need a scotch
August 29th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Nnamdi is great, and Branch will be even better at FS.
We need MM to get healthy so he can help with the run!!!
Bad Defense!! Bad!!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Can we fire Cable yet?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Three ring
Walk away from the Kool-aid, brother. We are, this bad.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
just give mcfadden the ball
August 29th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Drray
You got your wish
August 29th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Mario needs to stay away from Burger King…he got beat bad
August 29th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Good news for fantasy owners…Raiders Offensive players will make good 2nd,3rd options because the Raiders will be playing from behind A LOT this season and should get some decent fantasy numbers.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I don’t think it’s too early for Al to be looking for Cable’s replacement.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
# El Dirty Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Three ring
Walk away from the Kool-aid, brother. We are, this bad.
………..
I called 8-8 based on last year’s finish. However, this defense is really bad. I am still hoping for 8-8, but its looking like 5-11 may be a good year for them.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Cable has ‘that look’ that comes over all of our coaches…sad
August 29th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Horrible game. To think I was actually excited to watch this game.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGHHH!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I would play my starters the rest of the game if i were Cable. They need serious work.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
drray
I asked you a question the last time you were on but I think you had just left. You had mentioned that you played HS football with Mike Madden. Were you guys friends? What school did you go to? Was he a good player?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Man this is so bad I have waited since February to at least look at a little improvement but…………
August 29th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
lets go offense
August 29th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Nice pic, Still… stay away form the kool-aid
August 29th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
wow the sun even shines on a dogs ass once and a while!!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
on the bright side its a total team effort
August 29th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
They show the most Horrible game on NFL Network. We Look like shit… Wheres our D?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
He was a couple years older- i knew joe – he was my year at the choate school- john used to stop by when doing nfc east games in his bus and get us psyched up with old raiders clips
August 29th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
WOW We got A pick!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Jr. is looking the play all the way! Damm.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
joe was pretty good o lineman payed at brown- mike was a linebacker at harvard- but i think he only played one year
August 29th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I am going to bury my head in the sand now!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Was that the 3rd string sacking Jr.?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
last i saw joe- he was going comercials- i think it was a mitsibishi one – my roomate in college- chris bodig- later became the producer of espn sports center
August 29th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I once knew a guy that touched a guy that lived next door to a guy that touched Mick Jaggers big toe!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
31 – 0 at half????
August 29th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
he hated it- retired and went into real estate–
this is embarassing—- raiders look completely outclassed
August 29th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Routt should be cut
August 29th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
We should have gone after Drew Brees! He has incredible vision. But then again that would mean somebody with executive power on the Raider staff would have had to recognized the potential.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
4-12.
If we’re lucky.
This is the same team I’ve been watching for 6 years now.
We still suck.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Ahhh, I thought you had said High school. Well, that’s cool. I hear Mike is a big developer in The Bay Area
August 29th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I thought we had the best practice this week! this is bullshit!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Same as it ever was…
worse is, that Jamarcus is leaving the door cracked for garcia.
Watch, Jeff will play his ASS off…
August 29th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Is Bowie really WORSE than Routt? How could that be?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
yeah- high school- joe and mike went to boarding school in Connecticut- The choae school- same school JFK went to in wallingford ct- about twenty minutes from yale
August 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
wow thaTS horrible
August 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
31-0 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
i was there 82-85
August 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Jerry stop lying to us on your blog!!!! You are serving this awful Kool-Aid. Lies, Deceit, betrayal!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I am not watching the game, just listening, yes, it sounds bad BUT, we don’t have all of our starters, the Saints offense is probably the best in the nfl, this is still a pre-season game. I think the Opening game vs. the chargers will be a better barometer. PLUS, it sounds like Jmac is getting better, our receiving corp is better than last year, especially once chaz comes back, we know our running game is going to be good. The main thing I am looking for is improvement and I believe we are improving
August 29th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
and now Gallery holds
August 29th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Do we have STARTERS?
Seems like any job on this field should be up for grabs…
August 29th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Ahhh, I guess I didn’t realize that they had gone to a boarding school. I thought they went to public school in the bay area
August 29th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
It’s just a reality check for everyone talking about major improvement.
There is minimal improvement,AT BEST.
More like taking steps backwards today.
This is a BAD team.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
im an optimist- but todays performance has no excuses
August 29th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
The Judge Says:
August 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I am not watching the game, just listening, yes, it sounds bad BUT, we don’t have all of our starters, the Saints offense is probably the best in the nfl, this is still a pre-season game. I think the Opening game vs. the chargers will be a better barometer. PLUS, it sounds like Jmac is getting better, our receiving corp is better than last year, especially once chaz comes back, we know our running game is going to be good. The main thing I am looking for is improvement and I believe we are improving
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kool aid drinker
we should of drafted EUGENE MONROE OR RAJI SERIOUSLY
August 29th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
O.K. it’s time clear the benches, run to the other side of the field and beat the Saints players up. Never mind, they will beat also physically kick our asses. What a bunch of effeminates. D. McSadden. Murphy’s Law is alive and well!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
i’m looking more forward to how cal does, or maybe get into high school football, i’ve seen better play at youth games.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I’m a REALIST and this team sucks.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Unreal…god, I can’t wait for the NBA to start.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
run into defenseless punter lucky he isnt hobbled, – ref sucks
August 29th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
So where are the folks around here who were convinced that we didn’t need offensive line up?
August 29th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
offensive line help*
August 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
On a brighter note, Stephen Jackson is demanding a trade…go get him Lakers, lol.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Halftime.
Thank god!
Can’t watch anymore.
If that was the best our starters have to offer…….
August 29th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
The Rookie Receivers must not start. Not yet, Unfortunately are best receivers are hurt.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
ANY LINE MEN IN THE DRAFT LIKE O OR D WOULD OF BEEN GOOD EUGENE MONROE COULD OF BEEN PLUGGED IN AT RT AND RAJI WOULD OF BEEN A CLASSIC NTckle
August 29th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Shit We forgot how to play football.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Al Davis has no shame. He has watched this shit for years and done nothing.
August 29th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
This organization is soo bad. Al Davis also had a chance to hire Shawn Payton, but he decided it was better to stay with I forget which garbage coach he had at the time (or go with Cable)
August 29th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
this is worse then the last time the racoon got stuck in the copy machine
August 29th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Sirblitzalot-you are incorrect,Payton turned Davis down when Al made him the offer to be coach.
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It starts from the inside out.
And both sides of our line are fucking terrible.
Al should know this but the game has really just passed him by.
Oakland WILL NOT get better until 1 of 2 two happen,either Al lets go of his kung-fu grip on management and brings in a quality GM or Al dies and the team moves on from his washed up philosophies.
As much as Davis is to be credited for past glory he is just as much to blame for recent failure.
August 29th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
O.K. Thanks for correcting me. It figures. Payton is SMART!
August 29th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
1 of 2 things* happen
August 29th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
He(Payton) knew better
August 29th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Russell doesnt look bad
August 29th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Do you believe this? The NFL network just cut from live Raider game and went to the 3rd Q replay of the Rams vs. Cinn game! WHF!!!!
August 29th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
The raider game is still on nfl netowrk here in NY
August 29th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Cable needs to punch the WHOLE TEAM in the jaw.
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“Russell doesn’t look bad”????
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Russell doesn’t look any different than he ever has,couple of good plays followed by a terrible play that wipes out the good ones.
How many times will he be hit backside and fumble,how long until he learns to have a clock in his head that screams GET RID OF THE BALL!!
He is making way to much money to be so slow in his development.
1st overall pick for fucks sake!!!
August 29th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
i think the Raiders on the NFL Network was a broadcast mistake. Corporate probably called them and told them to pull the plug because the game was not a sellout! I kind of wish they had not broadcast any of this nightmare!
August 29th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
WR’S are dropping passes. give russell credit with that joke of an OL. And our joke of Wr’s. Russells got skills
August 29th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I was listening to Greg Papa interview Tom Cable, subsequent to the game, on the Raido. Cable stated that he told his guys that “This is not going to DEFINE us.” He reiterated that statement at least three times. Well, Tom, this ABSOLUTELY DOES DEFINE YOU! Actually, if you go to the thesaurus and look up the words Ineptitude, underachiever, loser, overrated, girls, stupid, caca, pp, and such.. you will find these are ALL synonyms for what “Defines” the Raiders, presently. Your job is to CHANGE THAT DEFINITION! We have to live with YOUR CONGLOMERATE PILE OF FAILURE! The whole damn team should walk the plank. “Raiders” Tha loco! The only thing you guys raid is the refrigerator!