Roster trimming appears underway
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 11:26 am in Oakland Raiders.
The following players were not present as the Raiders ended stretching and special teams work to begin practice:
G Marcus Johnson, C Jonathan Compas, WR Shawn Bayes, WR Will Franklin and DT Joe Cohen.
It’s possible the Raiders gave themselves a day’s headstart to reach 75 players.
Among those who were not suited up were S Rashad Baker (stinger) and CB Nnamdi Asomugha (chip fracture). LB Slade Norris (calf) was not on the field, nor was wide receiver Chaz Schilens (broken foot).
Those who looked to have returned to practice are C John Wade (stinger), out for the first preseason game, and DE Matt Shaughnessy (foot sprain). LB Kirk Morrison is suited up, but his left elbow as heavily wrapped and it remains to be seen how much he’ll practice.
Practice closed to the media following stretching and warmups starting today. Will update later after briefing from Cable and player interviews, if available.
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August 31st, 2009 at 11:25 am
okay
August 31st, 2009 at 11:30 am
No surprises there. When does Sands get cut? Lets give Bryant some PT. Wonder what Cable’s approach to this week’s practice will be.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:34 am
I don’t know if getting rid of Sands makes us better or not. Were pretty weak depth wise but,cutting him could make room for some one who contribute.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:35 am
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 11:28 am
Then come back and report how you feel.
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Done and I feel like I smashed you again…
I read my statment which awnsered all your questions bout me….
and in conclusion…..
JUST A FEW TIDBITS….no one in here likes you and you get owned by everybody…….run along son…ur subway shift is about to start….
Besides typing blog after blog with his frantic cut and pasting, I’m sure the little dude is peering out his window every 20 seconds for little green men looking to take over his mind. And I’m sure his nervous twitch and frothing at the mouth doesn’t freak out any of his co workers.
Oak, don’t waste your energy on little Ricky until he calms down. See, he drinks 8 Red Bulls every morning before his breakfast of Red Vines and a line of speed.
a niner fan is what he is
and he has the mouth to prove it
a niner fan he’ll always be
let’s be nice, don’t abuse it
Your still mad you’ve been getting punkt in here for like a week straight? I’m putting you back on my ingnore list kido.
OK so read above and tell me who sounds like they are on the playground making fun of a kid on the swing?
LMFAO!
You do it to yourself… What a tool.
What are you in here blabbing about now Rackoshit?
Damn your pathetic. What do you get out of posting here? I’ve never seen such a loser.
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And the beat goes on……
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Richochet: See? You make NO SENSE.
First you whine about me cutting and pasting (see, kind of hard to know what someone is referring to otherwise..but..I digress) and here your whole post is YOU CUTTING AND PASTING..except you’re too damn slow to figure out how to do it properly, or to make it be sensible.
Why cut and paste your comment, then reply, then cut and paste Beeechbitch’s comment, then reply, with no breaks?
MAKES NO SENSE.
Is it too much for you to give everyone the impression you aren’t a full blown clod?
Or do you care?
Oh..lifer? you live in what city? Does that question stump you?
August 31st, 2009 at 11:39 am
Ricoshit do us a favor and cut and paste your head out of your ass then repeat ,it might take a while.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:42 am
As I don’t post much, I selfishly, and sometimes foolishly, consider myself the voice of reason occasionally, so here goes.
My assessment of the offseason so far, Saturday’s game, and the future of the team.
1. Preseason game in which Cable did nothing but call passes that went to rookie wideouts and occasionally TE’s and RBs should alarm us but not to the extent some of us are perceiving this loss to be.
O not really the issue. We’ll run the ball in the regular season, DMC will be in the slot, Bush will be in the backfield (or together in pro), with Fargas on the pine pony. Meaning our O will be on the field longer and that JV team we call a defense will be on the field less.
2. Silver (and Black) lining: We all know the D can play when they want. This D. Same one, same players did so a few times last year. Sub Burgess for Ellis, Branch for Wilson, and its basically the same.
The need to make some stops and play discipline football. we will have to rely heavily on our secondary, cuz the front 7 isn’t much.
3. Desmond Bryant looks great.
4. Scott looks terrible.
5. Russell looks great. High completion percentage, throwing to WRs, no INTs.
6. O line is serviceable. Rookie WRs will come along, DHB is already getting doubled and hes caught what, 2 three passes? Plus, Chaz will be back soon.
7. What else can Cable really do with regards to discipline? He spent the first week of camp working on all that. Team showed none or very little of that Saturday. A few FAs or a trade cant do much unless its a player, like Ellis, these punks can (or should) respect.
8. We will look a lot better than this come opening night. We’re still pretty vanilla. That being said, we’re in store for a lot of 100 yard rushing performances.
I mean from other teams, not ours.
This team will continue to suffer until we start replacing these ATHLETES with PLAYERS.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:43 am
Good cuts, not so sure about Johnson. We need a young rg, and a new RT. Sands should be cut prior to cut down day. Big dont mean shiyt if you sorry. Barnes needs to get healthy ASAP so we can see if he is the answer at RT, could delay us from picking up a suprise cut.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:44 am
That was curious Cable forced the passing game ,i guess to get some reps for Murphy and other potential targets for Russell.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:44 am
I have a feeling the Raiders will be VERY BUSY signing other team offcasts, don’t you?
Let’s see..you need help at D line, O line, WR, Dback.
15 new players should do it.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:48 am
Good players get cut all he time, your a dumb ass.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:51 am
Richochet, you seem to be spending quite a bit of time on a blog about a team its very clear you hate.
What happened, did Marcus Allen f**k your girl?
Are you an ex- Al Davis employee?
Mike Shanahan?
Lombardi?
Wait, I got it.
Jerry McDonald?
August 31st, 2009 at 11:51 am
Check it out…
*Rackoshyt says…
“Cut and Paste! Cut and Paste! My Name is Richochet!
Cut and Paste! Cut and Paste! My mom thinks I am gay!”
“I love to come to this here board where the men are big and strong!”
I post some really stupid stuff and get slapped here all day long.”
“For I love Michael Crabtree! He’s my favorite 49′er.
He whipped me with his penis once and gave me a lovely shiner.”
“Been so long since have I’ve seen him. My dreams they are a crashin’.
He’s got the greatest football skills but I really miss his fashion.”
“I’m hoping that The Raider Fans will help me grow a sack.
And hoping Mr. Crabtree will help me paint it Silver & Black…”
August 31st, 2009 at 11:55 am
Cable probably uses Thursday’s game to showcase Rankin and Gary Russell before he cuts them. Perhaps also to determine whos 3rd QB.
Very tough to see him doing anything with starters or anything resembling a regular season game.
Maybe more Javon Walker. Give Bryant a chance. Line him up at DT, RDE, lol SLB.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:55 am
*******LA to the Bay******
Nice Post!
Thanks for talking about a real thought out football perspective. Some of these clowns on this blog are not even talking about the game they are actually jaw jacking and most likely jacking back in forth like little a$$es. This blog has been taken over by dope heads, drunks and nerds who never even touched a football before. It is nice to have someone with common sense comment for a change.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:57 am
We really wasted a great opportunity Saturday to gameplan for a strong opponent and execute what was practiced.
Still, I don’t see the Seattle game being anything out of the ordinary for a 4th preseason game.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:58 am
Javon “take a walk” Walker
Has to get some more time on the field so we know what he can do. You have to test a head case like him ASAP and often.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:00 pm
CJ
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Preciate it. I love the opportunity to talk Raider football. Sometimes I get sidetracked (see post 11), but I think most of us, even the knucklheads, know football, but frequent the site so often, it becomes a January d;ck measuring contest in Wisconsin, and valuable insight becomes limited while trying to defend opinions and call out others for theirs.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Expect a ton of screens from Sandy Eggo Monday night. That and a lot of jump ball to their receivers.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:01 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 11:51 am
Richochet, you seem to be spending quite a bit of time on a blog about a team its very clear you hate.
What happened, did Marcus Allen f**k your girl?
Are you an ex- Al Davis employee?
Mike Shanahan?
Lombardi?
Wait, I got it.
Jerry McDonald?
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Hate??
Au contraire’.
What’s to hate?
It’s a never ending source of entertainment.
Do you realize how many times I get genuine laughter from what the Raiders do?
What Raider fans say?
How Raider fans act?
Way the Raiders play?
It’s a smorgasbord of chuckles.
I mean, with other teams, the offseason means you wait endlessly for something/anything to give you a football fix..but with the Raiders?
Offseason is the Raiders stage..
the yearly search for a new HC alone is worth the price of admission.
Draft day? lol..Raiders never fail to provide “OMG..He signed WHO??? ARE YOU FRIGGIN SERIOUS??”
Training camp? It’s almost enough material for a full 20 episode sitcom.
What’s not to like?
August 31st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I agree with regards to Javon. I know they’re being cautious with him, but at some point prior to opening night, they have to cut him loose.
I have a feeling he can make Russell look real good this season.
It seems hes ready to come back and be productive, if not explosive.
What a story it would be to see him be a player in this league again after all the sh;t thats happened to him recently.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I think we should let Bryant try taking over Scotts place on rushing downs also he seems to have adequate quickness. Then kick him back inside on passing downs to allow Scott to rush the passer. They have to see Scott can not hold the edge. Also put Ricky Brown at SLB and let Morrison countinue at MLB. Brown is just to small. Alston sucks. Maybe with some experience Norris could be a option at SLB.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:04 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 11:42 am
As I don’t post much, I selfishly, and sometimes foolishly, consider myself the voice of reason occasionally, so here goes.
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Then knowledge that you could be wrong isn’t seen much around here. Hence your voice does carry more weight.
I would change #4 to
4. Scott looks terrible against the run.
I’d expect a lot of runs right at him until something changes.
It sure seemed to me that during this summer, the Raiders prioritized attitude more than any other single factor. I hope it continues into next year and beyond the expected lockout the following year.
Cable bumaye this year, Raiders bumaye next year.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Did some one fart , Oh its just Richoshit again.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Maybe we should ask the Seahawks to play patty-cake with us instead of tackle football during the 4th preseason game so that we can get back to basics?
August 31st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Richochet,
So I take it in the unlikely event the Raiders are a decent team, will u be snatching at straws or giving credit where credits due?
The team looks bad. Has for a while.
Its been bad before, and we’ve brought it out of the cellar. No reason we can’t do it again.
Hopefully your team will entertain you, as ours should only entertain us, and they can only do so when winning.
Its getting old being the butt of a joke and having guys like you rubbing it in. But, hey, thats football. If your team was getting being used to mop the floor, I’m sure I’d be laughing at their expense and yours as well.
Alls fair in love and football, or something corny like that.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I can safely say Lil Ricky is fast becoming one of my favorite little bloggers of all the newbies.
I even kind of like the fact that he’s wacked out on medication and still able to post – however disjointed. That takes dedication, a quality I demand in a follower. Don’t worry, dudes, he’s not in my Top 10 yet, but damn if he isn’t making the effort.
Anyway, looking forward to more of his frantic cut and pasting and incoherent ramblings as the season goes on. And it’s always enjoyable to see him go down in flames at the hands of the older dudes on the blog.
Keep it up, old timers – you still got it!
Speaking of old dudes, man I hope poor Krappy survived the night. Poor old goat was desperately trying to get everyone to read some lame link he found and posted it about a dozen times.
That’s about the number of lines Lil Ricky will snort at lunch to maintain minimal brain function.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Then again, Richochet, you sound like a classic Raider Hater. No respect for the team you hate, because you have no team of your own.
I’ll get roasted for this, but I respect the Broncos, Chiefs, and Chargers. Toss in the Steelers and Pats as well.
Doesn’t mean I have to like them. Considering our record against said teams recently, its hard not to respect them.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
glad Baker is still here!!!! hope he stays
Cj I hope my smashing racko was not misconstrewed as me not wanting this organization to return to glory…I ran down my opinion of the game chated aliitle before my meeting then got back to see troll had taken over so I smashed a little but make no mistake….I for one care about turning this thing around!!!
La to TheBay,
3. Desmond Bryant looks great.
He looks real sharp maybe more of a DE tho…he is to slender to stuff gaps and stop the run he looks like a TE next to Warren and Kelly..I hope this guy is here for a bit to prove if he can play!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:18 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I agree with regards to Javon. I know they’re being cautious with him, but at some point prior to opening night, they have to cut him loose.
I have a feeling he can make Russell look real good this season.
It seems hes ready to come back and be productive, if not explosive.
What a story it would be to see him be a player in this league again after all the sh;t thats happened to him recently.
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Yeah, if J Walker does catch on like wild fire, I will be hot for him all the way….oops I mean, I would really like to see him perform…oops I mean, I would reaaly like to see him grow long, I mean go long and take it real deep…See LA to The Bay I can joke every once in a while as well. LOL!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:19 pm
4. Scott looks terrible against the run.
I’d expect a lot of runs right at him until something changes.
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FREE JAY RICH……
30 sum tackles and 3 sacks in spot duty last year let the kid play!!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
glad Baker is still here!!!! hope he stays
Cj I hope my smashing racko was not misconstrewed as me not wanting this organization to return to glory…I ran down my opinion of the game chated aliitle before my meeting then got back to see troll had taken over so I smashed a little but make no mistake….I for one care about turning this thing around!!!
La to TheBay,
3. Desmond Bryant looks great.
He looks real sharp maybe more of a DE tho…he is to slender to stuff gaps and stop the run he looks like a TE next to Warren and Kelly..I hope this guy is here for a bit to prove if he can play!!!
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I know Oaklifer -I guess I am just in the dumps after witnessing Saturdays game. It is not the O man, it is the defense I am worried about. They played so soft. I have actually witnessed JV football teams make more contact and hit harder than those guys. They were actually arm tackling in the NFL. NO shoulder pads were required.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:19 pm
4. Scott looks terrible against the run.
I’d expect a lot of runs right at him until something changes.
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FREE JAY RICH……
30 sum tackles and 3 sacks in spot duty last year let the kid play!!!!!
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Yeah, Jay needs to be back out there. The other DEs are getting pushed around like rag dolls. Our LBs sure do suck!!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Oh..lifer? you live in what city? Does that question stump you?
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sorry guys Im not sure racko has even ever read a map……..im going to help him out….
Vallejo (pronounced /vəˈleɪoʊ/ or /vəˈleɪhoʊ/ in English; /baˈʎexo/ in the original Spanish) is the largest city in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 116,760 at the 2000 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay. Vallejo is named for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo.
LINE THREE WORD TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CITY…I know very hard to understand……
August 31st, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Lifer,
I agree about Bryant. I guess I should specify.
Hes not physically suited for the postition he currently plays.
That being said, Al & Co. play pass rushers at the DT spots these days, and in the current system, stands a good chance to be a better DT than any ahead of him on the depth chart.
At least hes got a motor.
Kelly is getting there, Warren shows up 40% of the time, and we all know how Sands plays.
Kelly continues to take the double teams and free up Bryant to get after the QB. About the only option we have cuz Brown is too small, Kirk doesn’t shed blocks (not that we’d blitz them anyhow), and Scott is just getting enveloped by O lines out there.
I’ll take quality play where and from whom I can get it.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
They played so soft. I have actually witnessed JV football teams make more contact and hit harder than those guys. They were actually arm tackling in the NFL. NO shoulder pads were required.
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No doubt man this has got to change if this is the “culture” or “fundamentals” that Marshall was talking about he has done nothing to improve!!! This is not a GAP controll problem this is a we need 7 more guys to step up on d=D if we want top look respectable its past gap assignments these guys have been playin “most of them” for 10 years or more and they dnt know what GAP to shoot….HARD to believe…They better step it the F up come SD opener or we will be embarassed!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/31/chargers-acquire-former-first-rounder-travis-johnson/
August 31st, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I wish Frantz was still in camp..He would have played big in the middle or what if we had drafted Petes boy Brinkley…We need better play out of our LB’s!! If J Rich steps up Kelly keeps taking double teams and Ellis continues to work hard our line might shape up with Bryant and his motor!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Lynn we should be scouring like this!!! He is garbage it sounds like but our Dline is not much better talent wise……..teams are making moves cuts signings fits non fits lets do some house cleanin guys get a few fresh bodies in here looking for work…lets not be left behind….
August 31st, 2009 at 12:37 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
They played so soft. I have actually witnessed JV football teams make more contact and hit harder than those guys. They were actually arm tackling in the NFL. NO shoulder pads were required.
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No doubt man this has got to change if this is the “culture” or “fundamentals” that Marshall was talking about he has done nothing to improve!!! This is not a GAP controll problem this is a we need 7 more guys to step up on d=D if we want top look respectable its past gap assignments these guys have been playin “most of them” for 10 years or more and they dnt know what GAP to shoot….HARD to believe…They better step it the F up come SD opener or we will be embarassed!!!
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Oaklifer you got that right dude! They can try to paint the picture any way they want. But I saw guys get to the runner and put their hands out to make a tackle and notput any pop!!! Into it. The hard contact is what breaks the opponents backs. No wonder runners can get 150 yards a half on us. We don’t give them enough migrane headaches and make their legs feel like jelly. I played aginst Tyrone Weatley in highschool and the only way you could beat him is to gang tackle like crazy and someone had to him hard and low because he was a high runner even in the pros. If not, guys who love the run and are fast will kill you! They smell the blood like a shark. You have to hit them hard from play 1. We need a d@mn hitter with heart!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:40 pm
We need a hitman out there. Branch needs to get mad enough to hit like he did in college!!! Mitchell needs to come back cracking pads as well. These guys don’t play mad enough for me on D!!!!
Ronnie Lott never would have taken this BS, he would have been doging these guys!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:41 pm
My guess is we start out poorly and start to click, nuch too late, as was the case last year.
I was hoping to pick up where we left off, and thats still entirely possible, but I think we hit the reset button and won’t look righ until after the bye.
If this offense becomes dynamic, we can win even with srubs on D, or at least improve.
Arizona showed us last year, you can be a one-dimensional offense, lousy defense, win your division and play like hell in the postseason.
I want all these chumps in the media and football world in general to eat their words and have the Raiders feared and respected once again.
Winning that MNF opener would do us some real good. I mean like morally, spiritually, and mentally.
I think the lack of talent can be overcome with a winning attitude and the desire to win.
Another comment I’m sure to be roasted for, but F it. If we had 53 Rick Browns and Justin Fargases, we’d be in a lot better shape.
Not enough talent to win the SB, but enough heart to change our ways and get better.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Bryant is playing the 3 tech, which he is suited for but he can also play the 5 and I think they will actually play him there some to help with the run. He actually played very early in the Saints game so he is accending rapidly. I don’t know why we played as bad as we did Sat. but if they use the players they have better they should get better results.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:44 pm
why cut Cohen and keep Sands?
do they think Sands has trade value? LOL
give this Cohen kid a shot. what have we got to lose?
August 31st, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Our LBs are soft as spreaded cream cheese. They like they are a bunch of d@mn over weight corners out there playing LB. I wish Cable would please tell them that their job is to get up in the hole square and make a tackle. None of them deserve credit for always making tackles 2 yards plus behind their line of scrimage.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Ya, we have a bunch of super-quick, undersized LBs who can’t hit, wrap, or penetrate.
They’d probably be pretty damn good in coverage (See: Howard, Thomas) if the DLine got penetration.
Even Tom Brady very recently said the style of D the Raiders play (4 man front with man coverage on the outside, saftey playing over the top) is the scariest.
Al’s philosophy still translates. Othe r teams play that kind of D.
Difference is they have players, not just athletes.
Forget coaching, forget philosophy. I have really been looking at this carefully lately, and I feel its personel.
I think Cable will dump the scholarship system (with perhaps a few exceptions) and play his best players where they’re the most productive. Problem is, he doesn’t have a whole lot to choose from.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
We have 1 football player, and 52 guys that play flag football. Greg Ellis…
August 31st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
justin fargas…..
nnamdi….
just sayin……..maybe 3 and 50
August 31st, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Any football player that parties before a game, or parties at all during the season is not serious about the game.
Any one that quits during a game is not serious nor do i consider that person a football player.
team is not hard, it is super soft, like a softy cone…
August 31st, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Thec,
you know I respect your opinion brother….But Stabler would disagree as I do to this statement..
“Any football player that parties before a game, or parties at all during the season is not serious about the game.”
Back then They loved the game they played thats why they could party and still win games ….now days kids hold out for contracts and sign shoe deals its not about the football any more its about the money and staus qou these “kids” just cant handle it…..
August 31st, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Thec, I think we got some players on this team.
McFadden
Fargas
Z. Miller
Gallery
Murphy
Nnamdi
the Law Firm
Ellis
CJ
and possibly Bryant.
I know hes a rookie FA with 0 pro playing time, but hes got a motor and looks like he gives a sh;t, which is more than I can say for the rest of the roster not mentioned here.
Others that are coming along and could or will be players
Myers
Russell
Bush
DHB
Scott
Branch
Honorable mention to Ricky Brown cause he plays hard without much talent.
Notice a lack of DLine players mentioned?
August 31st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Oaklifer,
What up Bro??????? reason why i say only 1 Greg Ellis, no one says anything about taking care of yourself during the season. Ellis has been on the team a couple of months. How come Kirk, Justin, or namdi ever said anything?????
I am still very pissed off by that debacle in NO.
I kno its presea, but they look like a bunch of quitters.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
shhhhh…..hear that sound SMASHED…lol free time at the library must have run out!!! LOL
August 31st, 2009 at 1:04 pm
# Richochet Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 11:44 am
“I have a feeling the Raiders will be VERY BUSY signing other team offcasts, don’t you?
Let’s see..you need help at D line, O line, WR, Dback.
15 new players should do it.”
LOL.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:06 pm
lifes good Thec,
I agree but I dont think Nnamdi is a Vocal type he is the consumate pro who leads by exsample…And im sure Fargas is the first on in line at the party…”i’ve seen him around” but these two dudes are footballers make no mistake and vocal or not Nnamdi has got to assume that leader role WE NEED HIM!!!!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
# Thec07 Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
“We have 1 football player, and 52 guys that play flag football. Greg Ellis…”
LOL. Did Ellis say that? Or are you saying that Ellis is the only football player? I agree with you, although I’d have to add Nnamdi, Miller, Garcia and Gradkowski. But that would be funnier than hell if Ellis said that. I thought you were quoting him. We’ve got our Warren Sapp…
August 31st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
too much of the turkey bag for some of these Raiders huh
August 31st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
glad Baker is still here!!!! hope he stays
Cj I hope my smashing racko was not misconstrewed as me not wanting this organization to return to glory…I ran down my opinion of the game chated aliitle before my meeting then got back to see troll had taken over so I smashed a little but make no mistake….I for one care about turning this thing around!!!
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I’m sorry..but you did what??
Where, exactly, did that “smashing” take place?
Last I recall, I suggested a discounted Hooked on Phonics edition for you. After that I saw mumbo jumbo.
I must have missed the day in school when mumbo jumbo was discussed.
Apparently that’s the only day you showed up.
Let me guess? Bus pass expired?
And now it’s come back to bite you in the ass, hasn’t it?
August 31st, 2009 at 1:10 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Richochet,
So I take it in the unlikely event the Raiders are a decent team, will u be snatching at straws or giving credit where credits due?
The team looks bad. Has for a while.
Its been bad before, and we’ve brought it out of the cellar. No reason we can’t do it again.
Hopefully your team will entertain you, as ours should only entertain us, and they can only do so when winning.
Its getting old being the butt of a joke and having guys like you rubbing it in. But, hey, thats football. If your team was getting being used to mop the floor, I’m sure I’d be laughing at their expense and yours as well.
Alls fair in love and football, or something corny like that.
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You are right.
It is football.
Can’t take the heat, grab your purse and go shopping.
Or at least that seems to be the mantra of the meek, weak, and defenseless that seems to permeate this board…the Oakglens, Az, Beechbitch, etc..
Nothing like seeing a football fan throw a hissyfit..you know?
August 31st, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Romanowski and Bruno your Raider post game host.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
1. Dakota Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Maybe we should ask the Seahawks to play patty-cake with us instead of tackle football during the 4th preseason game so that we can get back to basics?
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Brings to mind the first week of raider camp, where Cable had everyone rolling their eyes as he had players “partially” go through plays, over and over and over, as if the kindergarten class would now remember which exact line to stand in when the bell rings.
Obviously someone moved the line.
In that regard, Seahawks might oblige a “walk though” game..where you get “do overs”?
Where Russell gets to throw the ball, over and over and over, hoping Bey catches one?
Hey?? Maybe they’ll back off, and let JR just throw to Bey..until he catches one, while they encourage him on the sidelines.
I think you’re on to something here.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Thec, regarding the partying thing, you’re absolutely right. It was a different game back when Stabler and those guys got smashed into the wee hours of the morning on nights before games. Players are in much better shape today, much faster and stronger. And, the game is a lot more mental now. More plays, more complexities to schemes, etc, things you have to memorize. You just can’t be hungover and trying to perform in today’s NFL. The time for partying has been minimized. They still do it, even the best players and the best teams. But not on eves of games. Not anymore.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I see the short bus just pulled up on the board.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:13 pm
1. LA to TheBay Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Then again, Richochet, you sound like a classic Raider Hater. No respect for the team you hate, because you have no team of your own.
I’ll get roasted for this, but I respect the Broncos, Chiefs, and Chargers. Toss in the Steelers and Pats as well.
Doesn’t mean I have to like them. Considering our record against said teams recently, its hard not to respect them.
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Then again? THEN AGAIN? Oh geez..another “sharp” raider poster. What? Little light bulb went off after you posted the first “let’s be pals” post?
I’m not a “classic” Raider hater.
I’m your worst nightmare..someone who feels it’s in the best interest of you “wannabee” football fans to be enlightened as to how your season is bound to go.
See..I’m impartial.
So my word is gospel.
You will learn that, as others have, albeit in a painful way.
In time you will learn to appreciate my words of wisdom.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
in perspective …
the teams that could have their way with us on the schedule…
the steelers o-line and defense
the ravens defense
the new york city giants oline and d-line
the redskins d-line
the eagles defense
the jets run game and their blitzing defense
the chargers could but i think we’ll be up for both games, they always pound us in the end.
the bengals will be interesting .
other than that i think we’ll have some good battles.
we are just 2 dominating dt’s and a dominating right side of the o-line including center fom being a power in the nfl.
5 players away baby !
August 31st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
too much of the turkey bag for Richochet….
“Oh..lifer? you live in what city? Does that question stump you?”
Vallejo (pronounced /vəˈleɪoʊ/ or /vəˈleɪhoʊ/ in English; /baˈʎexo/ in the original Spanish) is the largest city in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 116,760 at the 2000 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay. Vallejo is named for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo.
LINE THREE WORD TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CITY…I know very hard to understand……
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sorry guys Im not sure racko has even ever read a map……..im going to help him out….
School is in session and I have now dismissed you and you will only be discussed in Third person to real Raider fans by me..
August 31st, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Post #54 Oakifer I remember last year Nnamdi getting all pissed off because guys were in the locker room laughing it up after a loss and while he was being interviewed.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Not only does little Riochoet cut and paste poorly his syntax is awful trying to read what the little guy wrote but his post look like an ink pen puked on my computer screen.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:25 pm
everyone screams we need DTs,we need DTs.well we finally get a young one that looks promising so what is the first thing people want to do?move him to DE.i can’t go along with you on that one Priest.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I don’t do ‘lets be pals posts, Richochet.’ I just post.
‘Then again’ is a great politician answer. You don’t like it, don’t read the post.
With regards to the partying issue….
I don’t think its partying, it the lack of commitment.
Fargas goes out and parties hard, but is arguably the hardest worker and plays the hardest.
The Raiders used to be weed-smokin, womanizing drunk baddasses who left it all in the parking lot and played like hell on Sunday.
Now, the Raiders are weed-smokin, womanizing drunk canyasses who do it all in the parking lot (possibly minutes before kickoff the way they played v. NO) and play like sh*t on Sunday.
Party hard, play hard.
Theres a different breed of player in today’s league (bigger, faster, better conditioned), but to think that guys on succesful teams don’t party is just naive. They’re young, popular guys with a whole sh*tload of money.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:27 pm
post 66-6………
I remember that!! That is the fire he needs the whole D needs….I think if Ellis plays as loud as he speaks and Nnamdi steps up we will have a couple of guys for the rest of the D to look up to!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Was a simple request, in English, for where you lived, lifer.
YOU replying:
“valley-jo on tha regular and in oregon working over the summer…”
just comes across as more inane babble from the resident crappola for brains.
Reason I asked is because it appears you are, actually, dumber than that cotton ball..
See..YOU POSTED;
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 10:27 am
And even have Sunday ticket for away games….
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Vallejo is local.
You get the tv broadcasts, cotton ball.
YOU DON’T NEED SUNDAY TICKET TO SEE AWAY GAMES, DUMBASS..THEY’RE ALL TELECAST.
Now, slap a big ole DUH on your forehead, Lifer…and thank me for saving you the cost of Sunday Ticket.
Another community service announcement from yours truly.
You’re welcome.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Lefty12
I agree. Bryant is needed more where hes at than on the end.
If they an get Warren to play, maybe.
Not likely, though.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Well, I was in a remote part of Oklahoma for a funeral this weekend. I just now saw Saturday’s disaster. Wow. It looked like 11 guys who can play football and 11 guys who can’t play football for three hours.
I wanted to feel a lot worse about this season after that. But then I realized that they can fix this quickly if they can just find some OLs, DEs, DTs, LBs, Ss, WRs, and a QB worth a sh!t. Seems like that shouldn’t be too hard to do in two weeks time.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:36 pm
For those of you who are out of area, justin.tv is the free way to get all those games.
Also, when blacked out in the Oakland area (or the Raider game is dumped in favor of a better AFC team by week 3 in the LA area), you may be able to find the CBS broadcast anyway, as someone in the other team’s area is sure to stream it.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I’m telling you guys, lets not panic just yet.
We saw this same group beat the hottest team in the league last year and then a playoff-bound team (albeit on a downward slide) in their own barn.
They can play.
Lets panic if they start 0-3 and look real bad doing it.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
has anyone ever knowin anybody so socialy retatarted that needed so much self afirmation that they hang a round a group of people even tho they make fun of him/her at all times…like being a fat girl at school and hanging around the cheerleaders you know they are all talking about you making fun of you but you still try to hang out and make jokes…I knew this blogger one time rack-o-schit and man this dude was sooooo bad even after some of the nice people turned on him he still hung around us spewing just about everything about mothing….sad dude I wonder what he is up to these days man i’m jealous I miss living in grandmas basement free rent and all the dial up I could use when the library kicked me out…..Ahhh those were the days….
August 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Also, when blacked out in the Oakland area (or the Raider game is dumped in favor of a better AFC team by week 3 in the LA area), you may be able to find the CBS broadcast anyway, as someone in the other team’s area is sure to stream it.
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Man the Ticket is the way to go every game every week no matter what!!! All the games too I love to watch denver and SD lose it brings me joy!!!Last year it was fun to watch a little Miami as well as they “shock and ahhed” everone!!! in area or out of area ticket is the way to go…Exspecialy if you travel on buisness like I do you can unhook and go anywhere!!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
They should keep Johnson. The team needs young players to develop and to compete with Carlisle at RG.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Whats up guys? Lots of different opinions since the blow out saturday
My two cents is it is all still up in the air as to what we are gonna do this season. Many of you are on one side saying we are gonna be the same and many are on the other still holding out hope.
Me? I am just playing it by ear and waiting to see whats next.
By the way I am a huge sooners fan. Does anyone know where to buy Authentic college jerseys? I have found only one place and they dont do customizable ones and only offer three numbers. Any advice helps.
Thanks
August 31st, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Cut Fargas and Sands. Please!
August 31st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
By the way I am a huge sooners fan. Does anyone know where to buy Authentic college jerseys? I have found only one place and they dont do customizable ones and only offer three numbers. Any advice helps.
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NFL shop dot com…..
August 31st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Fuk, when does the NBA season start? Only question the Raiders have for 2009 is where in the top ten will we be picking in next Spring’s draft…
August 31st, 2009 at 1:50 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Also, when blacked out in the Oakland area (or the Raider game is dumped in favor of a better AFC team by week 3 in the LA area), you may be able to find the CBS broadcast anyway, as someone in the other team’s area is sure to stream it.
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Man the Ticket is the way to go every game every week no matter what!!! All the games too I love to watch denver and SD lose it brings me joy!!!Last year it was fun to watch a little Miami as well as they “shock and ahhed” everone!!! in area or out of area ticket is the way to go…Exspecialy if you travel on buisness like I do you can unhook and go anywhere!!!!!
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The NFL Ticket is the ONLY way to go! Having access to all the games, stay at home or go to friends and BBQ, have some drinks, still get some things done at home. Gamble on the games online, monitor fantasy stats.
Saves money then going to a freakin bar and dealin with dumbass drunk jackasses…..who can’t hold their liquor! LOL
August 31st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I’m interested to see player reaction this week in practice.
Hopefully, Cable is implementing Wildcat offense, getting McFadden lined up all over the field, Bush in between the tackles and Russell to Miller, Russell to Myers, Russell to whatever WR steps up all day.
I agree with SnB that, thus far, DHB is dissapointing. Give the kid the ball. Plain and simple. Test him.
Drawing double coverage and being a decoy is great, but the best can do that and get 75 – 100 catches a year.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:53 pm
now plus the you are posting too fast crap,the site won’t reload.had to log off for a few,log back in to get the site to load.this site is getting more pathetic every day.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Only question the Raiders have for 2009 is where in the top ten will we be picking in next Spring’s draft…
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MAYES!!!!! oh when not who sorry Dakota!
August 31st, 2009 at 1:56 pm
GASOL is SOFT……….
August 31st, 2009 at 1:56 pm
sorry again Dakota…..
August 31st, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Raider on Nation gotta run…
Odem is a punk…..dang my terets is kicking in sorry again Dakota….
LATER NATION!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
OAKlifer Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Also, when blacked out in the Oakland area (or the Raider game is dumped in favor of a better AFC team by week 3 in the LA area), you may be able to find the CBS broadcast anyway, as someone in the other team’s area is sure to stream it.
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In other words, either you’re a LIAR, and you are, in fact, DUMBER THAN COTTON.
Which is it, cotton ball?
See..YOU stated ‘I’m such a die hard that I go to games, AND I have Sunday ticket to watch the away games.”
THE AWAY GAMES ARE SHOWN ON LOCAL TV, fool.
So, which is it?
You a liar, or stupid?
Please..explain TO EVERYONE WHO’S LOCAL THAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU COULD WATCH AWAY RAIDER GAMES..and that you needed “Sunday Ticket” lol.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Na, the Lake Show is going for a reapeat, then a threepeat.
Odom is not a punk, hes the business. Gasol has soft hands. Luis Murphy should take notes.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
LA to TheBay,
Nice to hear from ya!!! I respect LA Im a Portland fan tho and I love to harass Dakota!!!!
Peace brother!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:12 pm
My dear bud Lifer,..I bought my authentic Bama jersey from their official website…got the Stabler. By the way has the bum of the team Russell been cut yet?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:13 pm
You cannot argue with people who do not use compassion, reason or logic. To do so lowers you. Many times they think only of dragging someone down to their level and making them as frustrated, bitter and angry as they are.
Lifes too short. Time to precious.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:14 pm
LA to the Bay, Is justin.tv on the puter? It sure would help when I have to work some Sundays? I listen to KSFO on puter at work, it gets me by. Conn, here. TIA
August 31st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Nambdi,..you talking about Kell?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:17 pm
The sunday package still isnt enough to make directv worth having, had it, its pure garbage…worst cable provider.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Gotta run,..catch you “people” later.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Gust372 Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
# Thec07 Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
“We have 1 football player, and 52 guys that play flag football. Greg Ellis…”
LOL. Did Ellis say that? Or are you saying that Ellis is the only football player? I agree with you, although I’d have to add Nnamdi, Miller, Garcia and Gradkowski. But that would be funnier than hell if Ellis said that. I thought you were quoting him. We’ve got our Warren Sapp…
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No Gust its just me sayin it…..
We have no heart, and the so called leader is turning out to be a bum hate to say it….
August 31st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Norco, I have DISHTV, works good, tons of HD channels
August 31st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
The Chiefs demote their OC a week before their final preseason game and they get fluff stories like
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“Better late than never on Gailey ouster”
Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/3152/better-late-than-never-on-gailey-ouster
Really, the only surprise about Chan Gailey’s ouster as the offensive coordinator in Kansas City is that it took this long.
I was shocked Gailey was retained when Todd Haley took over as head coach for Herm Edwards at the end of last season. Haley is known as an aggressive coach whose offense in Arizona was explosive. Gailey is much more conservative and he was often criticized for the non-attacking style he used in Kansas City.
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If it was the Raiders, we would have been killed by the media for disfunction. All these other teams in the West do something and it’s “understandable”. Bs.
This AFC West is a joke right now.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:40 pm
We need a hitman out there. Branch needs to get mad enough to hit like he did in college!!! Mitchell needs to come back cracking pads as well. These guys don’t play mad enough for me on D!!!!
Ronnie Lott never would have taken this BS, he would have been doging these guys!!!!
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Agreed, the defense as a whole just does not play with enough consistent play to play intensity for me.
Maybe not enough of them are doing HGH or the juice….I don’t know?
They need to play more with a chip on their shoulders and with a mean streak.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:25 pm
You cannot party like they did in the 70’s. To me the 1976 Raiders were the best team ever in football. They stepped on the field you KNEW they were going to knock someone out, be tougher and meaner, flatout kicka$$ and at the end of each game wind up victorious.
Now the QB has to be damn near a brainiac, which is why it is the toughest position in sports.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:26 pm
860
Ya, it’s on the net. Make sure u type in “justin.tv” and not “justintv.com”
Someone is streaming NFL network at all times usually. You should be able to catch any game, any time.
I’m really surprised it hasn’t caught on more.
Not as good as the Ticket, but its free.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:27 pm
The 1976 Raiders all were “hitmen”, and stand up guys.
The 2009 raiders 1 stand up guy greg ellis…
August 31st, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Having the NFL Sunday Ticket makes DirecTV worth it all by itself!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Thec
I understand your argument and don’t neccecarily disagree with it.
But if Rick Williams can blow a blunt during the season and still perform the way he did, more power to him.
I think rather than a suspension, the guy get recognition.
Forget that it treats nausea, minor aches and pains, headaches, upset stomach, etc.
If Ricky was puffin the cheeba and running like that, how could the stuff be banned (well,um other than that its illegal). In an age of performance enhancing drugs so commonplace, this guy was smokin stuff which is the exact opposite of performance enhancing and more like ‘taste and color and hunger enhancing’ and performing at a high level.
I guess my point is, yes, its best to be clean and discipline in today’s NFL.
But, what really counts is what you do ON the field, not OFF.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:33 pm
408,
who you play in week 1 in FF?
August 31st, 2009 at 2:34 pm
playing QB today is much easier than it was in the 70s.those guys called their own game.some act as if this is rocket science.it isn’t-it’s football.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:38 pm
What’s disheartnening to me, is that so many so-called fans, particulairly those who idolize Al Davis, really don’t care if the Raiders win or not. All they care about is Al Davis.
The Raiders are 24-72 over the last 6 years, 6 winning seasons in the last 20 years, still getting gouged on the ground. NFL players say this is the worst Organization in the game.
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/125013
And certain posters insist all is well, that we’re just stupid fans, don’t know what we’re looking at, the coaches no better, blah, blah, blah.
Folks, problems have to be faced, addressed, and solved. Sweeping them under the rug, is a disservice to all of us who care about the Raiders. The Fans and, Players and the great legacy of teams past.
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AZ Raider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
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.
HayesDaze37 Says:
July 14th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
What does it hurt to lose the most games over 6-years?
Ummm…NOTHING, but merchandise and ticket sales.
Oh, and a lot of pride.
But, that’s all.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:53 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 12:41 pm
“Another comment I’m sure to be roasted for, but F it. If we had 53 Rick Browns and Justin Fargases, we’d be in a lot better shape.”
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LA – Great post man.
I’ve been saying that about Justin Fargas for 3 years. I know it sounds corny as hell, but, that dude is “Rocky” and “Rudy” in real life.
But, contrary to popular opinion, I think he’s got plenty of talent. Even today, he’s in the top-15 in terms of speed when compared to other starting tailbacks. And his lack of touchdowns have everything to do with bad O-Line play in the red-zone, and nothing to do with lack of talent.
The guy basically gained 1000 yards in only a half-season, a couple of years ago. And everything he’s done in his career to date, has been done behind atrocious offensive-line play. He’s a freakin’ Kamikaze and I love that!!!
Fargas is all heart and he holds onto the ball a hell of a lot more securely than D-Mac & Bush. I’m thrilled that we have both those guys as well, but, as you said. . . .
Fill up my starting line-up with a bunch of Fargas’s and I’ll be in the playoffs every single year.
Go Raiders!
August 31st, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Kell, I doubt there are as many Davis Worshipers as you think.
I’m Davis’ biggest advocate, but I’m realistic.
Any success we’ve had, its because of Davis, directly or indirectly.
Any failure (after ‘63) we’ve had, its because of Davis, directly or indirectly.
I think your average Raider fan appreciates the history of the team, thankful for what Al did 30 years ago, and hates his guts and wants him to step down (or worse, which is bit disturbing).
For the most part, you’re preaching to the choir. It seems rather than talk about current Raider football, you’d have u simply blog all day about how sh*tty Al Davis is and how we need need a new GM.
As long as Al is cognisant (no jokes, please), he runs the show.
I’ll keep watching and I have a feeling so will you. MR said a while ago if you’re a true fan, you’d boycott all the games. Whereas I don’t agree with that in the least, it sounds like something you may want to look into.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Kell, Thats a very telling list. Its what the league really thinks about the Raiders….. Truth be told we
are the laughing stocks of pro sports. This just confirms it, pretty sobering, funny at first but sickening a moment later. Damn the players have spoken.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
what i find disheartening is people who claim to be fans have written the team off before 1 regular season game has been played.and the hypocrisy they show be calling the team quitters while they have already quit on the team.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Silver-n-Smac
Ya, Fargas runs hard and takes a lot of unearned criticism.
Honestly, I’d prefer Bush as our every-down back because I think the guy is a beast, and versatile. Getting better in pass protection only makes him more appealing.
But let it be known that I have a great deal of respect for Fargas. He runs hard, with no regard for his body.
Farglass or whatever, the guys a player. I’d imagine if he ran like Cornell green blocked, he’d be a lot healthier throughout the season.
eventually, he should be phased out in favor of McBush, but if I’m the coach, I take a long look at Fargas, which is exactly what coaches have been doing.
If someone proves they can outplay him, go ahead. I think Bush did a lot to prove that in the Tampa game.
I respect Brien a great deal, but disagree with his notion that we can’t have 3 solid backs, that we need a scat back/change of pace guy as our 3rd option.
Well then keep Nick Miller on the roster.
we have the best of all worlds.
Fargas – straight ahead, one cut runner who has no regard for his own body. A Raider.
DMC – quick, outside the tackles explosive back who can be lined up anywhere and catch
Bush – a hybrid of the two and an everydown candidate.
Nick Miller – our change of pace guy. A little WR built like rock who can (according to Jerry) apparently take snaps at RB.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
what i find disheartening is people who claim to be fans have written the team off before 1 regular season game has been played.and the hypocrisy they show be calling the team quitters while they have already quit on the team.
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I have called this current team a bunch of quitters and will stand by that stament lefty12. Not sure i read
anyone on this blog say they were not going to be a fan of the team. As for me would never quit being a Raider fan fyi.
So until the team starts playing like a real football team, i will continue to call them out on it all day and night Bro……
August 31st, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Oh good lord Krappy -
After posting your lame little link all night last night, you’re starting up again with it today? What, you don’t have enough to worry about with getting your old head out of the microwave?
First of all, you old goat, do you really think you’re going to organize a fan upheaval with a few bloggers clicking on a link? I know you have these delusional ideas that you’re a world traveler and an owner of real estate, but you definitely can’t take down Al Davis with an article from something called “Spots Business Daily”.
But more importantly, did you survive the game on Saturday without dropping an historically large dump in your trousers? I lectured your grandson Brian the Genital about what cautionary measures to take if this were to occur.
Hopefully that little dickens bought enough clothes pins for everyone’s noses in your section.
Fingers crossed.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I’m guessing playing Scott against run just so he improves knowing that Jay Rich and Ellis will start at Ends come regular season. Bryant will earn some time at End as well. Morrison will help. Mitchell needs to get healthy, improve, start sh@$ w/ other teams, and replace Eugene
August 31st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Coach Cable on DHB:
…Cable singled out Darrius Heyward-Bey for his ability to draw double teams quite often. Heyward-Bey caught only one pass Saturday, but he received double coverage on a deep throw down the right sideline and on a handful of other plays.
“Well, it’s already happening,” Cable said. “I said this would happen earlier. They’re already starting to lean towards him in coverage, so it’s going to help everyone else and, obviously, that’s why those other guys were getting the opportunities they were getting.”
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Now, let hope some of you bums get the picture.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Damn glad we got ellis on the team to call out our sorry ass performance. I love it that he said he came to Oakland to help get us a superbowl. Now if only the rest of our roster started having that attitude
August 31st, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Thec, post 116, I’m In!
August 31st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
LA to TheBay:
I like Michael Bush, but, I’m not completely sold on him as my starting back.
I’ve just never been a huge fan of really “Big” backs. I know there have been some good ones in the past (Jerome Bettis, Barry Word, etc.), but, I tend to think that these guys are basically fullbacks playing out of position.
They just don’t possess enough speed in my opinion. If they don’t get great blocking, they generally don’t have the quickness to make a darting move and break into the open field. And sometimes, you need that.
I’m being a bit hypocritical in saying that because I actually believe the 3 & 4 yard runs throughout a football game mean more than the occasional 60 yard burst.
I personally like to throw Bush into the mix in the 4th quarter to preserve a lead. I’m not convinced he’s an every-down guy for 16 games.
But, like I said, I could be totally wrong about that.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:27 pm
And call me crazy, but, I’m predicting that Javon Walker will have a 1200 yard season this year.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:27 pm
HELP!
Ordering stuff on Raider Image does anyone know any coupon codes for a discount. This is like 300 bucks!
August 31st, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I really hope our scouts are lined up outside of the NY Giants’ complex, in their sleeping bags, in the event that the G-men release ANY of their defensive lineman.
That team is a factory for D-linemen. . . .the way we used to be in the 80’s (a.k.a. Long, Pickel, Townsend, Scott Davis, Alzado, Mike Wise, just to name a few)
August 31st, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Who, besides ellis has stepped up and said anything worth saying? What about our “leader” JRUSS WTF has he said? It is an embarrassment? Yeah i see an embarrassment you coming in overweight out of shape not ready to play 65 million dollar football…..
Hey JRUSS news flash this team is going to follow you. Problem is you are not ready or mature enough to handle it.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I need to get off this blog the more i read the madder i get. LTR
August 31st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Thec07,
Why does J-Russ have to say ANYTHING? Words are cheap man.
Just go out and play great on Sundays and that speaks loud and clear. And he’s started to do that. Joe Montana wasn’t out there yappin’ it up during the week. But tell me a guy who was more clutch and demanded more respected that that dude. Do you see Namdi yappin’ it up? No.
J-Russ just needs to keep getting better with time. And he’s doing that. I don’t give a rat’s ass how many fur coats he owns or what his Mohawk looks like.
Just play hard and produce on Sundays and that’s all I can ask for as a fan.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Defensive Leaders need to step up and be accountable and vocal about the D. QB start raggin on the D and thats how u split a locker room. Work in progress he is just 23.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I think that teams that rely on guys “talkin” through the media are usually bad ones.
We don’t need guys “talking”.
We need guys who simply play on sundays when it counts.
And it starts to count on September 14th.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Thec07,
Why does J-Russ have to say ANYTHING? Words are cheap man.
Just go out and play great on Sundays and that speaks loud and clear. And he’s started to do that. Joe Montana wasn’t out there yappin’ it up during the week. But tell me a guy who was more clutch and demanded more respected that that dude. Do you see Namdi yappin’ it up? No.
J-Russ just needs to keep getting better with time. And he’s doing that. I don’t give a rat’s ass how many fur coats he owns or what his Mohawk looks like.
Just play hard and produce on Sundays and that’s all I can ask for as a fan.
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Ok.
So its about actions right. So JRUSS coming into camp overweight, and out of shape?
JRUSS should be in 65 million dollar shape, good example set by our “leader”.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
August 31st, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I think that teams that rely on guys “talkin” through the media are usually bad ones.
We don’t need guys “talking”.
We need guys who simply play on sundays when it counts.
And it starts to count on September 14th.
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Of course its about playing on sunday when it counts.
OK dont talk thru the media check players on the sidelines anything, show a pulse. Lead the team.
Example when we were getting toasted by SF in practice who brought th O togather and blasted them JRUSS?
No it was JGARCIA….
I want JRUSS to succeed, and lead.
So JRUSS Step the F@CK up Man up 65 mill up, and Lead this team.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Ok I am really out this time. we can continue ltr I gotta jump in traffic..
LTR NATION
August 31st, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Thec07,
Ok.
So its about actions right. So JRUSS coming into camp overweight, and out of shape?
JRUSS should be in 65 million dollar shape, good example set by our “leader”.
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Thec,
I agree with you that I wish he were a bit lighter, but, tell me how good a shape Kenny Stabler was EVER in???
Just play on sundays man! I don’t care if you’re fat or anorexic!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Taz. I dont know last time i checked i had a bye. I do know it aint thec cuz he chickened out at the last min. Lol jk thec
August 31st, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Dam I hope Dmac starts running like that
September 1st, 2009 at 10:26 am
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