Cameo for Russell, offense
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 at 12:07 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News and notes following Tom Cable’s press briefing Friday before the Raiders boarded a plane to Seattle:
– If all goes as planned, quarterback JaMarcus Russell will get a series or two and then begin preparing for the opener against San Diego on Sept. 14. Same with most of the first team offense.
Jeff Garcia will relieve Russell, Bruce Gradkowski will play into early in the third quarter, with Charlie Frye finishing up.
Gradkowski vs. Frye is one of what Cable termed, “one of the great battles that will go on Thursday night,” and give the coach credit _ he said it with a straight face.
– LB Slade Norris, recovering from a calf strain, is expected to play, as is S Michael Huff (quad), CB/KR Justin Miller (turf toe) WR Louis Murphy (bruised foot) and DE Matt Shaughnessy (foot sprain).
– Those who won’t play include CB Nnamdi Asomugha (wrist), WR Chaz Schilens (foot), T Khalif Barnes (ankle), RB Justin Fargas (hamstring), S Mike Mitchell (hamstring), C John Wade (stinger), LB Kirk Morrison (elbow), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (shoulder), S Rashad Baker (stinger) and P Shane Lechler.
– Cable said he’ll name a starter at running back next week while a the same time saying game planning will have a lot to do with who plays.
He said Fargas’ hamstring is sore enough that he couldn’t play Thursday night, but that he could be OK if there were a game Sunday and that he will ready for certain against San Diego.
– Regardless, it will be a heavy dose of Louis Rankin and Gary Russell agianst the Seahawks to make sure McFadden and Bush are ready for Week 1.
– Mitchell is expected to join his teammates on the field next week for the first time since Aug. 11 when he pulled his hamstring.
– Best estimates have Barnes available by Week 2 or 3.
– Wade, who practiced for one day before being proclaimed a candidate to start at center, sat out for the second straight day and Cable said “it’s not enough yet” regarding his recovery.
– With half-filled venues at home and a fairly friendly environment at Candlestick Park, the Seattle game offers at least a simulation of a hostile venue.
“We’ll have to work on our cadence, managing the game, all those things,” Cable said.
Coming later: Position-by-position roster breakdown heading into preseason finale . . .
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September 2nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Repost
RRS
I don’t think those injury stats mean a damn thing.
Okay, Fargas has been playing in the league for six more years than they have.
If I’m six years older than my nephew, I’m sure I’ll have taken more sh*ts than him.
I guess my point is, Bush ans DMC don’t have a body of work in the NFL yet to compare to Fargas.
Which also means Fargas is way more accomplished than the other two.
When we say we want Bush and DMC, we say so because of what little we’ve seen from them and their potential.
That being said, I like Fargas, but out of the three, I think we ride Bush the hardest (minds out of the gutter, people).
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Bad idea. Protect JaMarcus. Don’t risk him at this point. What is a meaningless preseason series going to achieve? The downside is far too great.
Can’t wait to see Mike Mitchell finally hit the field. Hopefully he’s ready by Week 1.
Go Raiders!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
“Cable said he’ll name a starter at running back next week while a the same time saying game planning will have a lot to do with who plays.”
He’ll name a starter, but his game plan is contingent on who starts? What? Jerry, if your aunt had balls, she’d be your uncle. Tell me if I missed something there, Nation.
“News and notes following Tom Cable’s press briefing Friday before the Raiders boarded a plane to Seattle”
I see Cable has also purchased a flying Delorean and took Jerry along for the ride.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Bad idea. Protect JaMarcus. Don’t risk him at this point. What is a meaningless preseason series going to achieve? The downside is far too great.
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It would be catastrophic…but he needs that rep in a windy rainy Seattle…With a bunch of crazy Hwaks fans He needs this……imho
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Chris in NY Says:
“Bad idea. Protect JaMarcus. Don’t risk him at this point. What is a meaningless preseason series going to achieve? The downside is far too great.”
Normally, I’d agree with you, but a token series or two with some vanilla play calling might do him some good. If he throws a TD to Murphy or DHB, it may serve to boost their confidence a bit after last Saturday.
They’re professional, so I don’t really see the point, but a little action couldn’t hurt, as long as line holds up.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I think we see Mitchell in some sort of function 9/14. My guess would be goal line situations and STU gunner, which actually, I think is a real good fit for him, at least for now.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Repost action, bitches.
That’s why most people come here, SNB666. An easy paycheck. It’s the rapport Al Davis keeps with veteran players around the league. They know if they come to Oakland they won’t have to work. That’s why real coaches like Gruden and Kiffin have such a tough time here and make so many enemies. The first thing they have to do is clear out the dead wood and get rid of all of the dinosaurs here for their siesta. It took Gruden 3 years to do it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I think we see Mitchell in some sort of function 9/14. My guess would be goal line situations and STU gunner, which actually, I think is a real good fit for him, at least for now.
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This would make the second round alot easier on my mind if this happened..I at least want to see what the kid has…if he is as advertised!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I think Real Coach Lane Kiffin was not a Raider and stunted the growth of our franchise QB and shouldn’t be mentioned in the same breath as Gruden other than perhaps “Lane Kiffin is nowhere near the coach that Gruden was.”
Besides, Gruden got his veterans to play well. When he left and Callahan couldn’t hold down the fort, we were left with a bunch of over-the-hill disillusioned vets not interested in playing for a sub par team.
It all comes down to winning.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
woohoo!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
I think Real Coach Lane Kiffin was not a Raider and stunted the growth of our franchise QB and shouldn’t be mentioned in the same breath as Gruden other than perhaps “Lane Kiffin is nowhere near the coach that Gruden was.”
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To be fair, our franchise QB stunted his own growth with the hold out.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
The first thing they have to do is clear out the dead wood and get rid of all of the dinosaurs here for their siesta. It took Gruden 3 years to do it.
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Gruden brought in nothing BUT dinosaurs, here and Tampa. But those dinoaurs responded with a SB berth and league MVP AFTER we got rid of the dead wood at the head coach position.
Don’t both rethponding.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
bother
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
BSJ!!!!!!
errr…..Just Intern Baby…..
Is DeAngelo untouchable????
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:31 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
Hayez, why is it a great day to be a Raider fan? What has happened in Alameda to convince me that this team is competing for a Super Bowl? It won’t be a “great day” to be a Raider fan again until that happens. I told you, PLENTY OF TIMES. We win our season opener, we win 3 straight, or we break the 8 win mark, and I’m on board. In the meantime, it’s not a good day to be a Raider fan. It fuggin SUCKS to be a Raider fan. IT’s embarrassing.
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MR — I’m a fan. A HUGE fan of the team, and of Al Davis. It’s a GREAT day to be a Raiders fan EVERY day. I know they’ve sucked for awhile. Means nothing to me right now, today.
If they look bad on opening night, and history shows that’s not unlikely, then I’ll be concerned about that…at that time. But, even if they do…I’ll feel bad about it…and it’ll STILL be a GREAT day to be a Raiders fan.
I would rather (not WHETHER!! Haha) be a fan — a true fan who stands with his team no matter how bad things get — of the Raiders…than be a fan of any other team in the known universe. Good, bad, great, mediocre…none of that matters to how I feel about my support for the team. And I criticize the team (and Al) for their failures, too — so don’t try that cop-out to save face.
If you, MR, were as smart as you tell us you are…with your AA in communications, and your $599 (minus the $100 coupon) Summer-program screenwriter’s class…
…you would realize that ones loyalty to his team doesn’t need to be tied to their Won-Loss record.
Unless you’re a BANDWAGONER. MR…we’ve got you figured out. Go back to another troll name now.
It’s sure a great day to be a Raiders fan!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:31 pm
LAtothebay, Kiffin was trying to clear out the dead wood, and you know it. Al even admitted in that press conference that he was upset with Kiffin over firing people that he wanted protected, regardless of how ineffective they were and that they just took up space. Kiffin wanted to win, and did what he had to do to get wins. Al had other plans. And we still suck. Go figure.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
To be fair, our franchise QB stunted his own growth with the hold out.
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AMEN!!!
But Kid Kiffe errr… Lance…..Hated the Russel pick and try n make him look bad with his F’ed up pattycake O he was running…..however in the long run Russell completing all those dinks and dunks may boad well for his confidence later on…but he should have been brought up to speed and let loose….THIS guy needed to sign and get in camp thou…hold outs make me sick….kida glad fat tits got hurt a bit nothing serious but enough to let him know he should have been practicing and working with his team instead of holding out and eating Double Doubles……
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Lets hope JR gives us a thouchdown drive in his first series he will play, so we can have an idea whats gonna happen week 1. Excited to see the # 3 & 4 running backs go at it to see who stays and who goes. Gray & Louis both have there stuff but one will shine the most.
Can wait to see Mitchell in action. We really need him to shine. If you guys havent seen his hard hits during his college years, please do so. MAN this guy is a Beast. I say we use him as a nickel CB or dime package to see how good he tackles, and get him some experience in the NFL before we start him at S.
Will be back tomorrow during the game to talk about our RAIDERS!!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Lifer
“This would make the second round alot easier on my mind if this happened..I at least want to see what the kid has…if he is as advertised!!!”
Even if he sees limited action this year, our second round pick has gotta look a lot better than Cincy’s first round pick at this point.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2006/08/
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Even if he sees limited action this year, our second round pick has gotta look a lot better than Cincy’s first round pick at this point.
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LOL or Sf’s 1st rounder….LOL again
re: “hold outs make me sick….kida glad fat tits got hurt a bit nothing serious but enough to let him know he should have been practicing and working with his team instead of holding out and eating Double Doubles……
I see great minds think alike!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:37 pm
LB Slade Norris, recovering from a calf strain, is expected to play, as is S Michael Huff (quad), CB/KR Justin Miller (turf toe) WR Louis Murphy (bruised foot) and DE Matt Shaughnessy (foot sprain).
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playing hurt for a shot at making the final 53. I like it!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
jhill Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:39 pm
3 things to look for …
Catching the ball
Tackling someone
Penalties
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BLOCKING please gawd dnt forget BLOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4things!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:39 pm
OAKlifer Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
BSJ!!!!!!
errr…..Just Intern Baby…..
Is DeAngelo untouchable????
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Essentially yes, but only because I can;t remember my new Yahoo ID to log in. LMAO.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:39 pm
3 things to look for …
Catching the ball
Tackling someone
Penalties
Forget about everything else! Until we become consistent in those 3 areas, we won’t consistently win.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Hayez, it’s not a great day to be a Raider fan until we’re a winning team again and it’s proven on the field. I’ve heard enough from you. IGNORE.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Dakota, just for some early afternoon comedy, what Republican do you think will beat Obama in ‘12?
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
This is hillarious.
Brandon Marshall Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njy5_zgi0A0
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Essentially yes, but only because I can;t remember my new Yahoo ID to log in. LMAO.
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ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Bo if I didnt have a hero you would be it by far in my top 10 in here!!!!!!
Im sure your PW and ID are as follows!!!
ID: Soutwickstarts@yahoo.com
PW: STORMIN_MORMON
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Gurden said today on ESPN that the SILVER AND BLACK are black….
“The Raiders are under the radar this year and will be a surprise in the AFC West.”
I think he wants to come back and coach for the Raiders because of all the weapons we have.
(Toys) for him.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
New Word!!!
“DeAngeloing”
Origin: Stupidity displayed by MeAngelo hall
Definition:
When you have been beaten repeatedly play after play the entire game and then at some point you make a routine tackle you then proceed to celebrate like you won the Super Bowl.
Use it in a Sentence:
I don’t want to see any DeAngeloing Thursday Night in Seattle.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
MR
There are a few things Kiffin did that I like. He attempted to change the culture and do what he could to win.
The problem was that he didn’t change it. Many of the players did not respond to him. He openly criticized the team, and not in a constructive manner. Last season, he said Henderson was crap, and continued to play Harris, along with Cable, and made poor personel decisions.
The guy tried to jump ship to an NCAA HC position long before the ink on the resignation Al wrote for him was dry.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Gurden said today on ESPN that the SILVER AND BLACK are black….
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Kinda racist but hey at least we’re getting love……..
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Raiders13LA, Gruden wants to coach again, no doubt. But if he comes here, your so called “toys” will be the first things going. He’ll probably try and keep Garcia on one more year, and make Gradkowski the future QB. Russell will be history. I don’t care what positive things he says about him, you know Russell isn’t his style of qb.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
wow the post magic has happened again!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
My hope is that we gain some senate and house seats to make it even more difficult for the left to pass their agenda.
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Can’t happen when the right is the party of NO!!! Who would vote for that?
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Oh…and I mis-typed my points per game prediction for the Raiders this year.
I didn’t want to lower the points…I wanted to go UP to 22.1 points per game.
So, mark that down…and let it gnaw at you every day for the next 6-months…
MR…you’ve got to…keep an eye on that guy on the blog…every day…make sure he doesn’t try to change his guess, err, prediction…gotta keep thinking about it…even on Thanksgiving day…instead of Grandma and punkin’ pie, you gotta keep thinking about HD37 on that blog…keep an eye on that blog…gotta keep watching that blog…New Year? What’s HD37 predicting now?…gotta keep thinking about it…every day…
I play you like a hand-drum, MR. Here’s another prediction for you: In the next few posts, your bongo partner KK will show up, to try and ridicule me for being a Raiders fan, too…
…boy, is that gonna hurt. Owweee!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I got you, Dakota. I said in the next comment that you already answered my question. I didn’t read your whole comment. Fuggin sue me. Anyhow, you’re wrong about Hillary beating Obama, too. Obama will destroy Hillary just like he did last year. Obama, love him or hate him, is one of the best politicians ever. He’ll be in campaign mode next year due to the pivotal mid term election. You’re going to see the ‘08 Obama next year.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Cable said he’ll name a starter at running back next week while a the same time saying game planning will have a lot to do with who plays.
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Funny that when it was Bush’s turn to start he got 1 friggin carry.
I’m predicting Fargas will be the starter, and the running game will be de-emphasized. Al Davis is taking this team Vertical, baby! lol.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Gruden back in Oakland….now that would be a story to follow.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I agree with MR until we turn this thing around (on the field not in this Blodg or people minds) there is nothing to be happy about.
Did you not see the Saints Game?
We are looking at another 4 win season!
This team has no DESIRE!!!!
These 53 men committed to one thing, picking up a paycheck!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
OAKlifer Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Gurden said today on ESPN that the SILVER AND BLACK are black….
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Kinda racist but hey at least we’re getting love……..
LMAO.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
KK
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I agree with you that we’ll be going more vertical, but with such a crowded backfield, I don’t see us de-emphasizing our ground game.
If we sustain more drives using either, I think both areas of our O can flourish.
I also think you can’t guage playing time based on preseason carries.
Fargas got one in his start, McFadden got, what four or five, and Bush got one.
Using that logic, I say it’s McFadden.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Hayez, you’re wasting your time directing comments toward me. You’re on ignore.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
OAKlifer Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Gurden said today on ESPN that the SILVER AND BLACK are black….
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Kinda racist but hey at least we’re getting love……..
My bad I ment BACK!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I agree with MR until we turn this thing around (on the field not in this Blodg or people minds) there is nothing to be happy about.
Did you not see the Saints Game?
We are looking at another 4 win season!
This team has no DESIRE!!!!
These 53 men committed to one thing, picking up a paycheck!
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Exactly….but watch out, some of the hard-core sheep don’t like it when you pee in their cheerios!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Thank God russell plays, we have a chance now,..please someone blitz and end his season.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
LOL..HAHAHA hope to see this floating around for a few days!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njy5_zgi0A0
a$$CLOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!1hahhaha
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 pm
The rightwing doesn’t know how to read a birth certificate or 1000 pages of a bill much less how to read the country. They do know how to win an election(fraud) but don’t know how to govern.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Dakota, I guarantee you the Dems are working on replacing the Democrats holding out on Obama’s health care plan with other Democrats in their district. The Dems are no longer recognizing red states and blue states. That’s how they’ve been winning so big the past few years. Howard Dean really spear headed it with his 50 state plan. They’ve found out with all of these growing cities in the South that there are a lot of liberals living there that just haven’t been courted yet in the political arena. Those days are over. These so called “blue dog” democrats are dinosaurs and the real threat they’re facing is being replaced with more progressive Democrats as the DNC targets the liberals who’ve been hiding out in their districts.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Exactly….but watch out, some of the hard-core sheep don’t like it when you pee in their cheerios!
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You callin me hard core????????
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
HILARIOUS!!!
My predictions are on the spot!!
HayesDaze37 Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I play you like a hand-drum, MR. Here’s another prediction for you: In the next few posts, your bongo partner KK will show up, to try and ridicule me for being a Raiders fan, too…
At 12:46 KK shows up.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Raiders13LA, Gruden wants to coach again, no doubt. But if he comes here, your so called “toys” will be the first things going. He’ll probably try and keep Garcia on one more year, and make Gradkowski the future QB. Russell will be history. I don’t care what positive things he says about him, you know Russell isn’t his style of qb.
Maybe Real MaddenRaider. But I still think he has the adittude that the Raiders need. He is a deffence wins games type guy.
examples— : (Raiders AFC champs if not cause of that bad call against New England.)
(Tampa Bay won us the next year with him on the other side. yea he new every play that was coming but he still started the guys that made it happen.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
My bad I ment BACK!
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I know brother just harassin you I of all peeps am definitly not the grammer police!!! I short hand type like 90 wpm and never spell check LOL
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Wait you callin me a sheep???????
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:58 pm
“Today, the Republican party is actually courting white males, and distancing themselves from everyone else. Dumbest strategy in the history of American politics, considering the results of the past two elections and the obvious fact that the country is not getting any whiter. The party is controlled by Limbaugh and Beck now. Too extreme. Obama can literally do nothing and he’ll still win. As long as the Republican party has their heads this far up their collective ass.”
Me and MR completely agree here. Wow, did I just type that?
But excellent point. Obama would have to take a nose-dive for the Republicans to win 2012. Not going to happen. People have their panies in a bunch because of ***gasp*** government-run programs!!
Oh, and all the while, telling the president not to mess with their Medicare, lol.
Hey, Republicans have glorified soldiers, teachers, fireman, and cops right? Forget that they’ve done nothing to adavnce these groups of people, but, aren’t they ***gasp*** paid for by the government????
Besides, they’re worried that Obama is a socialist. Lol, wow. Anything but. We won’t elect one of those in this day and age. He still has corporate paymasters ans special interest groups to answer to. How do you think he got elected? The American people?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
The Republican Party is full of people Like:
Rush Limbaugh:
I hate drug dealers so much they should be killed, first hung then killed yeah thats it. (”Honey warm up the car we need to go to Mexcio I am all our of Oxycotin”)
Larry Craig:
“damn Homosexuals ruining everything for us GOD fearing people of Idaho I will vote against those people”
(Somewhere inside a seedy airport mens bathroom Larry’s foot was tapping the tune of Broke Back Mountain)
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
How do you think he got elected? The American people?
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HAHAH this has long been knowin that the corperations and the Big $$$ elect and feed us B.S. “cnn” news feeds about whats “realy” happening….Man Politics bum my out…..
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
What’s funny LAtothebay is that they keep calling themselves “ordinary Americans”. Oh yeh? According to the last two elections? I don’t think so. They need to wake up and realize that rural, conservative whites are far in the minority now. There’s nothing “ordinary” about them. People living in metropolitan areas are now the “ordinary Americans”, and have been for decades. Even Bush had to campaign as a moderate, and make his campaign appealing to minorities. Remember all of the black church choirs in 2000? I remember Cedrick the Entertainer saying back then that the only thing Bush was missing was getting the whole Wu Tang on his stage.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
LA To TheBay #47,
Logic, sometimes is not compatible with Davis ideology.
We’ve run a one-dimensional offense this pre-season. Taken it for granted the the Run game will be there. Meanwhile people complain because N.O. threw the book at us, gouged us through the air & ground. Working their whole offense. As a result Russell & co got very few snaps to work on anything.
Anyway, it’s just my hunch, based of 45 years of watching, that Al Davis after re-tooling the passing-game coaching staff, drafting DHB, will do it his way, logic be-damned.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Jon Gruden is more than likely not at all interested in coming back to Oakland. Just gave the team their props based on his honest opinion. He is a man of integrity and right now is having a good time taking a break from coaching. He is having fun in broadcasting, is getting a needed break from the stresses of coaching, and has more time to spend with family. However, should Notre Dame (and Charlie Weiss) not live up to expectations this year, their AD may well slide an offer to Gruden who has avowed that the ND coaching position is his “dream job”. Methinks he is taking a break and biding his time in broadcasting – waiting to see if his “dream job” might become available.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
“Examples— : (Raiders AFC champs if not cause of that bad call against New England.)”
WRONG!!!!
Raiders13LA
Let me remind you what happened that season. Coach Gruden was being courted by Note Dame so he took his attention off the team as we lost 4 games in a row and because of that we had to travel to NE and play them in the snow.
If Gruden wasn’t sniffing around for another job and would have done his job instead, we might have won the SB that year because we would not have traveled to NE to play in the snow.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
If you Want to see a Slepping Raider Beast Watch This Video………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EGBHUVpz08
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm
LAtotheBEY — Good luck. Just like MR’s got the Raiders figured out, he knows all the answers for America. He and LMN.
All you boys, girls, and in-betweeners have a good day.
Politics in a football blog?? There’s no politics in a football blog!
Gotta run.
It’s a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Raiders13LA Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
If you Want to see a Slepping Raider Beast Watch This Video………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EGBHUVpz08
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That is exciting but scary at the same time I counted only five or six different plays in that whole clip its just different angles……….
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Wow, look at all of the positive remarks about Gruden since he said the Raiders looked good. Now Gruden’s a “man of integrity”. I think Chucky is looking to come back to Oakland, and to mend the fence he’s already taking a page out of Al Davis’s book. He’s buttering up the fans.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Is anyone actually reading Hayez comments? I’m not. Had him on ignore since this morning, from his first, annoying, “it’s a great day golly wolly to be a Raider fans, daaa her her”.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Silver-n-Black666 If Gruden wasn’t sniffing around for another job and would have done his job instead, we might have won the SB that year because we would not have traveled to NE to play in the snow.
OK…. But we did and we had the game won! If you dont think that was a fumble then I dont know what is. Because Of that bad call we lost that game.
What other coach in this era has taken us to the superbowl. think about it kid.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Raider on HD37!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Sorry KK, I’ve never even heard of the John Birch Society. How much are their dues?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
NOT TODAY NOT TODAY I JUST MIGHT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
hahahahlol @ the manic of the room………
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Gruden AKA (Chucky) was the face of the Raiders when he was here. Your right real maddenraider he is buttering up the fans…
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
If you were not in denial, you would recognize that the people have resoundingly rejected the far left’s first attempt at shoving their agenda down our throats.
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First? How about ending the needless war in Iraq, fighting the real terrorists in Afghanistan, closing Guantanamo, ending torture programs, stopping domestic wiretapping, adding a female lib SCOTUS justice, investigating the CIA, and re-regulating Wall Street? And cap and trade is coming soon.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
i am ignoring you…
can’t you see i’m ignoring you???
DON’T IGNORE ME WHEN I’M IGNORING YOU…
dammit !!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
First? How about ending the needless war in Iraq, fighting the real terrorists in Afghanistan, closing Guantanamo, ending torture programs, stopping domestic wiretapping, adding a female lib SCOTUS justice, investigating the CIA, and re-regulating Wall Street? And cap and trade is coming soon.
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And last but not least LEAGALIZE IT!!!!
Little shout out to our bother O!!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Dakota, I’m in denial? The Democrats have not gained ground in states considered Republican red states in the recent two elections? And, I never said anything about a far left agenda. I said that the DNC has employed a strategy 3 years back of targeting liberals in red states. These so called “blue dog” dems are from the old Democratic Leadership Council, an organization that focuses on getting Republican votes. The DNC has ditched that strategy and is now going directly toward liberals in these growing metropolises in states once considered red. Dakota, look at the election results fro last year. It uses to come down to Ohio and Florida. Obama got Ohio, Florida, at least one of the Carolinas, one of the Virginias, Iowa, and almost got Missouri. You’re the one who’s in denial, bubba.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Raiders13LA
My point is that Gruden was already on his way out the door looking for an escape out of Oakland. He didn’t want to be here any longer he wanted a 25 Million dollar pay day and he eventually got it.
Luckily for us our owner was smart enough to see it coming and got something for him.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
am ignoring you…
can’t you see i’m ignoring you???
DON’T IGNORE ME WHEN I’M IGNORING YOU…
dammit !!!
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LOL!!!!!!!!! NOT today
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Dakota, Bo, whoever you are. You are ignorant.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Economic stimulus bill-created 12 jobs and funded some art walks in NY;
Cash for clunkers, well, at least it helped foreign manufactures! Just wait to see how many cars are sold in the next 6 months by US automakers now that the gov’t handout has been taken away;
Cap and Trade, most dangerous threat to American jobs and to American pocketbooks maybe in history,
Health Care Reform, already dead.
Impressive…
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
IS THIS A RAIDER TOPIC BLOB OR WHAT? STOP THAT PRESIDENT BS…
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Sorry KK, I’ve never even heard of the John Birch Society. How much are their dues?
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I don’t doubt that. You people often parrot things you know nothing about. Still it’s hard to believe any political minded American would’n have heard of the Birch Society. If true, maybe you should study, travel before you become so-closed minded.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Raiders13LA
My point is that Gruden was already on his way out the door looking for an escape out of Oakland. He didn’t want to be here any longer he wanted a 25 Million dollar pay day and he eventually got it.
Luckily for us our owner was smart enough to see it coming and got something for him.
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correct…
it’s the biggest beef i have against Gruden…
his last game with us he gave up…
and let the Patriots win…
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
OAKlifer Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Raiders13LA Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
If you Want to see a Slepping Raider Beast Watch This Video………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EGBHUVpz08
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That is exciting but scary at the same time I counted only five or six different plays in that whole clip its just different angles……….
There are more clips there look at the 9 min. one if you want to see more. I just got a good one that made him look more like a beast.
Hes A Raider Now GO RAIDERS….
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
SNB666, you can’t be serious. Gruden did not want to leave Oakland. If he wanted to coach here when he was hired, per him actually showing up and taking the job, which he did, then why would he suddenly want to leave? Something happened during that time. And I know the Davis crowd just wants to think he got money hungry and wanted to take over the organization, but considering everything that’s happened here since then, isn’t it pretty obvious what happened? Think overhead projector…
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I doubt Gruden’s on his way back. Al was stubborn enough to think he could win without him then and I don’t see any reason for that to change, despite our record since Chucky left.
We have a squad of youngsters and a young, pocket QB with a cannon arm.
I don’t think we need to overhaul the whole offense AGAIN. Let’s see how this Cable Guy thing pans out.
KK
I do believe Bush and McFadden were Al’s picks, and he paid the latter a whole boatload of money to be his star RB.
This is still a run-first team that can (hopefully) pass it around a bit too.
I also think JR will be using all 5 options available to him at any given time. Most of us think of the ol’ school Raiders as Snake to Branch on a 50 yard go, but Al prided himself and team on being able to use anyone in the passing game at any time.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
KK…it is called sarcasm…maybe you have not run across it in your world-wide travels?
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Cap and Trade, most dangerous threat to American jobs and to American pocketbooks maybe in history.
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No, that was Geo. Bush II.
Cap and trade is USING the market/capitalism to encourage green proctices. Very American and profitable.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
KK
I do believe Bush and McFadden were Al’s picks, and he paid the latter a whole boatload of money to be his star RB.
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True. I hope you’re right.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I am still convinced that Mike Mitchell will be on IR before we see him lined up.
He has all the physical tools, just not the technique or feel for the position.
Doesnt matter how good your highlight real is, if you are at a mid-major (closer to DII) and you cant make honorable mention at your position…. what does that tell you about the plays NOT shown in that high light reel
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Bo, you’ve gotta love how they act as if the economy was just soaring when Bush was in office…They’re not fooling anyone. Dakota’s talking points are part and parcel of that Limbaugh, Glen Beck extremism. He’s only hurting his cause.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Raiders13LA Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
IS THIS A RAIDER TOPIC BLOB OR WHAT? STOP THAT PRESIDENT BS…
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Any time before 11am is good for Raider talk other than that you will have to sift thro bout 400 political, g@bashing, Davis hating, troll infested, muck…..to find the 30 Raider posts…..but hey show up tomarrow and my boy Double R will buy coffe for all!!!!!! before 11 that is….
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Silver-n-Black666 Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Raiders13LA
My point is that Gruden was already on his way out the door looking for an escape out of Oakland. He didn’t want to be here any longer he wanted a 25 Million dollar pay day and he eventually got it.
Luckily for us our owner was smart enough to see it coming and got something for him.
Have you seen our owner??? he can berley move. Chucky only wanted what was good for the team.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Al Davis voted for Obama. So did Danny Southwick.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Al Davis voted for Obama. So did Danny Southwick.
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Do mormons even like blacks?????
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Bo,
Oh yes, green practices…at the expense of what? Jobs. Do you really think American manufacturing companies will just sit there and eat the expense? You are a smart guy, and you know damned well that companies will either uproot for countries that do not have the same punishing restrictions or pass those costs on to the consumer.
Cap and Trade will die the same death as health care reform.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
OAKlifer, I know this is a Raider blog, and we should be talking Raiders. Guilty. But did you ever think that the reason why these political conversations drown out the Raiders conversation is because there’s really nothing interesting going on with the Raiders’ right now? I mean, they don’t look good. If the Raiders were coming off of a playoff year, Oak, I guarantee you we’d all be talking Raiders right now. You can figure it out.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Dakota, we’re eventually going to create government ran companies in green industries. The private sector will have the choice of competing, or sinking. It’s their choice.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Gruden will not be here next year I would be willing to bet moneyon that…and like someone said above within a few years if his “dream” job opened up he would pounce…which would be great for him I see Gruden dominating the college ranks…..
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Al Davis voted for Obama. So did Danny Southwick.
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False!
D-Smooth has morals & values. he would never vote for that liberal piece of cr@p …
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Al Davis voted for Obama.
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See, Al can’t hire anyone decent. Callahan, Shell, Norv, Kiffin, Cable, Obama…yikes.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:33 pm
“Al Davis voted for Obama. So did Danny Southwick.”
Lol.
I’m willing to bet Ice Cube did as well.
I’m with Dakota, let’s pay him 10 mil and line his Disney @$$ up at RDE.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:33 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Dakota, we’re eventually going to create government ran companies in green industries. The private sector will have the choice of competing, or sinking. It’s their choice.
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Jezuz, Joseph and Mary! With that lovely thought, I am off to do some work….
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Kell,..you still in here trying to convince others you arent completely insane?…lol…do you sit in front of your computer, wringing your hands in thought of your next post?…try a beer and a joint bro, its your only chance to bust out of your Hell.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hello Nation!
I see everyone is HAPPY! Go Raiders! LIVE LONG AL! BEAT THE DOLTS! BLAH BLAH BLAH! I cant even fake it. Sorry
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Dakota, what death of health care reform? Obama has 7 years to get it passed. Do you honestly think he won’t get it done in that time? This is round one. And, he might even get it this time around. Justice Souter is also talking retirement. Another supreme court appointee. If it’s a minority, I think your tea bag buddies are finally going to lose it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Raider-405 Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I am still convinced that Mike Mitchell will be on IR before we see him lined up.
He has all the physical tools, just not the technique or feel for the position.
Doesnt matter how good your highlight real is, if you are at a mid-major (closer to DII) and you cant make honorable mention at your position…. what does that tell you about the plays NOT shown in that high light reel
Raider-405,
Are you a Raider Fan? Your f**ken negitive. He his just what this team needs a HARD HITTING S. or DB what ever the Raiders deside. I havent seen the a hit like those by mitchell in a long time.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Rockstar, it’s funny hearing you talk about morals and values. You probably fly a confederate flag. You probably wish the Civil War had gone the other way.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Americans are smart enough to know who got us in this mess, too bad Dakotaks’s memory is so short.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Dakota, government ran companies actually operate better than the private sector, especially now. Especially since Wall Street’s dominated the private sector. When right wingers like Dakota complain about government agencies and how their operated, they’re really just complaining about blacks working at the post office. Keep drilling them on it, they’ll eventually admit it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I think your tea bag buddies are finally going to lose it.
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They’ve all ready lost it, tht’s why they areteabaging each other.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
OAKlifer, I know this is a Raider blog, and we should be talking Raiders. Guilty. But did you ever think that the reason why these political conversations drown out the Raiders conversation is because there’s really nothing interesting going on with the Raiders’ right now? I mean, they don’t look good. If the Raiders were coming off of a playoff year, Oak, I guarantee you we’d all be talking Raiders right now. You can figure it out.
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Go talk on some other Blog if you want to talk about boring political conversations! why even get on here if thats how you feel?
GO RAIDERS…………….
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
TW, I mean lose it as in they’re finally going to make their move, know what I mean? It’ll be fun to watch on the news, that’s for sure.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Raiders13LA, don’t tell me what to do, stupid net banger.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Gang banging doesn’t belong here, either, Raiders”13″LA. Stupid little punk.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
they’re finally going to make their move
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The only move they know how to make is lay on their backs with their mouths open.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Ha ha haaaa, RaiderTW.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
MR,..you really have that much love for the government?…lol…dang…thats welfare case mentality….f*ck the government. They have fooled you bud, not me…and they never have.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
LAtothebay, again, I guarantee you that if the Raiders were coming off of a winning season, and were actually a competitor in today’s NFL, we’d all be talking Raiders. It is what it is.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I hope Cable Puts Mitchell on ant–GAY–ino Gates. ON the 14th. He can cover that sum bag, and put him on check.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Despite not being much of a regular, I would say we can get away with the political back and forth only because a lot of us are in here every day and there’s only so much football we can talk with out going crazy.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
LA,..no,..theres just alot of idiots in here that think they know about politics, but they dont,..they are just lost souls waiting for the government to give them their block of cheese.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Norco, government ran companies are more reliable than the private sector. Fact. And it’s funny hearing a drug addict telling me he hasn’t been fooled. Pop another one, space man.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I have no use for a block of cheese, Norco Bob.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Bo,
Oh yes, green practices…at the expense of what? Jobs. Do you really think American manufacturing companies will just sit there and eat the expense? You are a smart guy, and you know damned well that companies will either uproot for countries that do not have the same punishing restrictions or pass those costs on to the consumer.
Cap and Trade will die the same death as health care reform
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Wrong. The government is creating an incentivized marketplace for NEW green busineeses to make money. It follows the same model of the internet boom, which was fueled by government (defense) investment/research in the underlying technology.
The role of responsible government is to channel market forces for the greater good. Once cap and trade is in place many NEW business opportunities will open up because the gov’t created the demand.
Econ 101
Also, can’t you learn from history? Only ONE party has produced economic growth in the last 20 years – guess which it is.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Health care should not be for profit anymore than the Police & fire dept.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
OAKlifer, I know this is a Raider blog, and we should be talking Raiders. Guilty.
Good Point…..
If the Raiders were coming off of a playoff year, Oak, I guarantee you we’d all be talking Raiders right now. You can figure it out.
Good Point……
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
they are just lost souls waiting for the government to give them their block of cheese.
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I’m sure your cheese is in your underwear.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Wow I hadn’t seen anything on Mike Mitchell. I hope he can stay healthy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0e4yTwmHyc
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I wish I could collect goverment “cheese”
Like Nachos I get I get cheese and chips ya dont got none I dnt need ya b1tch…….
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Gradkowski vs. Frye is one of what Cable termed, “one of the great battles that will go on Thursday night,” and give the coach credit _ he said it with a straight face.
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Interesting. According to David White & Jerry Mac, Frye has been our most impressive QB this offseason (outside of the intern Danny Southwick of course). He faces his former team and the new coach who ousted him the first chance he could get.
Gradkowski signed with Oakland much earlier than Frye and has some experience with QB coach Paul Hackett (Tampa) as well. Gradkowski always enters the preseason games before Frye, but according to Jerry Mac doesn’t have the strongest arm and can’t make all the throws
who is it going to be Nation ???
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
RaiderTW Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Health care should not be for profit anymore than the Police & fire dept.
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Amen. Or the Post Office.
Studies of health care systems regularly show that the best run AND most cost effective is the GOVT RUN VA SYSTEM. Ask vets if thats socialism.
Of course the VA only works for the lucky few vets who the Repubs couldn’t screw out of their benefits.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
f*ck the government,..famously corrupt and inept,..but if youre into that its your choice…but the government isnt better then private sector in anything and they prove it all the time.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:54 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Gang banging doesn’t belong here, either, Raiders”13″LA. Stupid little punk.
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What ever you say Buddy. LMAO! Go Ahead and Talk your Bull about your lovely curupted government.
People agree with me not you here. This is a Raider Blog. Not government Blog.
Tell Me where to meet you at any Raider game if you want to start talking shit. 13 happens to be my favorite number. Let me know kid…
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
13 as in the letter M?
So weak and played out.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
13 as in the letter M?
So weak and played out.
Who Asked you? GO Raiders……..
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
who is it going to be Nation ???
Frye it is!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I want to to see the RAIDER HEADS AT EVERY GAME THIS SEASON… THEY ARE BAD ASS AND TRUTH RAIDER FANS!
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:03 pm
OAKlifer Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
who is it going to be Nation ???
Frye it is!!!!!!!
*****************I think Frye. he seems more determemed! That game against the 49ers show it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Who here has seem the (RAIDER HEADS) Play before the game while tailgating?
comments anyone?
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Raiders13LA Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Are you a Raider Fan? Your f**ken negitive. He his just what this team needs a HARD HITTING S. or DB what ever the Raiders deside. I havent seen the a hit like those by mitchell in a long time.
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i haven’t seen Mitchell hit at all…
oh… you’re talking about that highlight film on youtubes???
does that schit even count???
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:07 pm
The M Word!!!!!!
AKA Mike Mitchell
So should I call him The 13 Word…
Im confused……
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
REpost:
OAKlifer Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Raiders13LA Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
If you Want to see a Slepping Raider Beast Watch This Video………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EGBHUVpz08
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That is exciting but scary at the same time I counted only five or six different plays in that whole clip its just different angles……….
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
i haven’t seen Mitchell hit at all…
oh… you’re talking about that highlight film on youtubes???
does that schit even count???
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Ahhh… yea! have you heard of Drafting? thats why NFL teams draft players cause they see what they can do.
You dont even know what your talking about. Florida pete! Stay in Florida please.
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
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September 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
IF YOU WANT TO SEE SLEEPING RAIDER BEAST WATCH THIS VIDEO………………………………….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGNV5WG4k7M
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
OAKlifer Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Bad idea. Protect JaMarcus. Don’t risk him at this point. What is a meaningless preseason series going to achieve? The downside is far too great.
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It would be catastrophic…but he needs that rep in a windy rainy Seattle…With a bunch of crazy Hwaks fans He needs this……imho
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LMFAO..uh…peanut??
“Catastrophic”?? Losing the absolute worst starting qb, in the league, would be “catastrophic”?
Oh..well..there is his leadership ability, that makes other players look up to him…oh wait, I’m thinking of someone else.
Well, there is his ability to “come from behind” and pull games out, in the clutch.
Oh damn..that’s not him, either.
Well, heck, if nothing else, his attention to detail, his neverending striving to be the best he can be, while working out as hard as he can to stay in top shape…..
Oh..shoot…wrong again.
What was it that would be “catastrophic”, again, besides Zane jewelers worrying about his monthly payment on his bling??
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I think Real Coach Lane Kiffin was not a Raider and stunted the growth of our franchise QB and shouldn’t be mentioned in the same breath as Gruden other than perhaps “Lane Kiffin is nowhere near the coach that Gruden was.”
Richochet: And you would be wrong. Kiffin could have thrown JR to the wolves, but didn’t. Brought him along slowly..putting him in towards the end of the year in different spots, then let him start a game.
For that matter Russell went public and stated the regardless of what Dinosaur Al said, Kiffin bent over backwards to help him, including actually contacting him to give him tips, AFTER Kiffin was fired.
Admit it…when Kiffin came on board, and through his first year, you loved him. Al told you to hate him, and you politely curtsy, and do as you’re told.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Besides, Gruden got his veterans to play well. When he left and Callahan couldn’t hold down the fort, we were left with a bunch of over-the-hill disillusioned vets not interested in playing for a sub par team.
It all comes down to winning.
Uh..who was it who picked those “over the hill” vets?
Don’t say Gruden..because he didn’t.
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
“the absolute worst starting qb, in the league”
Really? Until he gets shipped out of town and become a retread – can you say Byron, Dante, Orton… he wont wear a title like that one.
He has looked better, I can’t wait until the chat to ask Jerry what he REALLY thinks of Marshall and the D, is it Rob and John’s issues or if its an Al Davis issue.
Not quite sure if JmcD can run a speculative op piece like that and still carry credentials… or get a nice unannounced visit at home by perhaps…. John Herrera?
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
If the Raiders go 8-8 I can see Gruden come back as Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach, or if Cable would be demoted to what Callahan was, Offensive Line Coach/ Assistant Head coach. The odd man out would be Tollner. he had already laid the ground work for the Verticle offense. Al would only allow Gruden to come back to conform to the Verticle game because now he has the weapons. Paul Hackett should still be the QB coach.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:34 pm
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September 3rd, 2009 at 6:21 am
I think the players that should be monitored closely in terms of contributing are these;
Michael Huff – I mean, they really could deal him to Atlanta or Green Bay – i think this is a critical game for him…Hiram Eugene is starting over him?
Morlon Greenwood – Has anyone even seen the guy play or was he M.I.A. vs. Saints? – Could he have been any worse than the other LB’s?
waiver wire?
Ellis Hobbs, CB/KR, Eagles – wants to start, as good a KR as Justin Miller.
Anthony Montgomery,DT, Redskins – odd man out when Skins acquired Hayworth. Would be an instant upgrade up front.
Ryan Fowler, LB, Titans OR Matt Wilhelm, LB, Eagles – both are odd men out and started at Tennessee and San Diego – unfortunately they have two critera that wont make them Raiders – one they arent good in pass coverage, two they hit anything that moves.
Nick Miller – actually has a chance to catch on somewhere else , due to his versatility (returner). One more fumble, and he’s probably finished.
Chris Morris – can you believe dude has a chance to actually start? Can they swing a deal for Green Bay’s Scott Wells? Satele has not locked this down by far, and he faces Jamal Williams AND Travis Johnson in week one!?
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
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