Cable press briefing transcript
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 10:27 pm in Oakland Raiders.
A transcript of Thursday night’s press briefing with coach Tom Cable:
Cable: Guys who did not practice: Schilens (foot) and Fargas (hamstring) really the only two guys who did not do anything today. One guy did not finish, Nick Miller, has a little touch of shin splint. Khalif Barnes (ankle) did more, still limited, but did more. Ekejiba (shoulder), Morrison (elbow), Asomugha (wrist) did everything today.
Q: Miller able to go Monday?
Cable: It looks like it. Just something that just came up in just one leg so … It’s not a bad deal.
Q: And he’ll return kickoffs?
Cable: Yes.
Q: Who is the backup kickoff returner?
Cable: Johnnie (Lee Higgins).
Q: What is Fargas’ status after another day off?
Cable: I think tomorrow, if he can go tomorrow, then I think we can talk about it. But right now I don’t want to do anything to chance that because we’re going to need that guy.
Q: Who is your starting running back?
Cable: Our starting running back will be Darren McFadden.
Q: Why?
Cable: I just think for everything that he is in terms of being multiple, running the football, catching the football. He’s shown a high level of consistency all through camp and certainly brings some explosiveness like we’re trying to build with this offense.
Q: Is being a starter not such a big deal here because you’ll use all three backs?
Cable: Yeah it’s probably not your typical deal where he’s going to go 25 times, something like that, but he’ll get the bulk of them for sure.
Q: How was practice tonight at the Coliseum?
Cable: It was great. Tonight was, obviously the purpose was to get ‘em out there and practice as the same time as Monday night. Got everything done. It was really kind of a review for us of what a typical Wednesday would be in terms of the base plan and all that. Work kicking game, a couple of situations but it was very good, very good.
Q: What time do players have to be back tomorrow?
Cable: We’ll be back normal time, so practice will be 12:30 tomorrow.
Q: You passed so much in preseason, have run in practice, will running come back to you in a real game?
Cable: Yeah, the thing, you notice how we’re trying to build this team offensively is to get where it can be more explosive points, and that means throwing the football, and you’ve got to throw the football to score points, and will we ever get away from the run? No, but the bottom line is we had a purpose behind the preseason and I think we’ve accomplished that, what I want to see, as I mentioned the other day, as I mentioned a couple of days ago just a little more solid protection in terms of the pocket, being strong.
Q: Have to cut anyone to add William Joseph?
Cable: We did not. Under the current circumstances we were granted an exemption. The (Seymour) issue, I have nothing new to report on that. But in the meantime, this was granted to us so we could get ready.
Q: Have you sent Richard a letter or do you plan to do so?
Cable: I don’t have any knowledge of that right now. I’ve heard something about that. But I have no knowledge of that right now.
Q: Has the five-day letter been discussed?
Cable: No, no. It has been nothing more than just trying to get some of these details worked out, that’s it.
Q: Have you talked to Richard since Monday?
Cable: I have, but not in the last 24 hours.
Q: He still wants to be here?
Cable: Yes.
Q: Does Joseph protect you either way?
Cable: Certainly he does, yes.
Q: Who will start at right defensive end?
Cable: Trevor Scott.
Q: How long is the exemption for?
Cable: I don’t know that.
Q: What’s the timetable on Schilens?
Cable: He is coming along really really well right now. I think he’ll start to move around a little bit next week. We’ll see as we get into the Kansas City week where he’s at. I would say doubtful for that game but soon after we should be pretty close.
Q: Possibility of player coming in this late and playing Monday?
Cable: I don’t want … enough about that.
Q: Tomlinson says last three games vs. Raiders have been tougher for him. Doing anything different?
Cable: When you look back at those games we were able to stay in, keep the defense off the field, keep them fresher if you will. And I thought we played with a little more intensity and violence on defense. I’ve gone back and looked at those so I can understand what he’s getting at.
Q: How do you defend two backs with different styles (Tomlinson and Sproles)?
Cable: In some ways they’re different and in some ways they’re not. They’re both exceptional runners. They probably use one throwing the ball a little more than the other but in terms of difference, they don’t change the style of run play and that sort of thing they’re doing with both of them. Probably a little less difference than you would first look at it. So I think you have your plan and you go to it.
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September 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Raiders are gonna beat these punks monday night just you watch
September 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Crabtree still hasn’t signed a deal with the 9ers, and he isn’t going to.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
# RaiderRetribution Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Mr. McFadden 20 touches for a 160 yds and a TD.
Mr. Bush 20 carries for a 110 yds and a TD.
Raiders 21 – San Diego 9
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Can someone please ask this guy to never post again? 270 yards on the ground against SD will net us more than 21 points. do you not know the Raiders will pass that game. Remember last time in Oakland Russell passed for 277 yards and that pass defense will give up the big. Your score prediction is way off
September 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Q: Has the five-day letter been discussed?
Cable: No, no. It has been nothing more than just trying to get some of these details worked out, that’s it.
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What details? Is he going to play or not? When is he expected here?
What a bunch of bull.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
CHECK OUT ICE CUBES- RAIDERNATION ITS SICK!!!!!!!!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/653861838a314314/
September 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Crabtree still hasn’t signed a deal with the 9ers, and he isn’t going to.
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And we Raider Fans should take comfort in that?
September 10th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Crabwho???????
September 10th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
KK-on that we can agree.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Thank you Jerry. You rawk!
September 10th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
cant wait to see DMAC start, hopefully scott can hold up for this game till seymour shows up
September 10th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Saw the “report” on ESPN about the five day letter and was immediately suspicious. I still believe that the trade has not been finalized and will not be finalized until he has reported to the Raiders and passed a physical. Bill Bellicheat can say he is our property all he wants but it ain’t so until he reports and passes a physical.
McFadden starting will help but I hope a run defense shows up.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I could care less about Crabtree or the 49ers.
Actually thought the Raiders might have a chance to get a win Monday with Seymour coming in. Now its just going to be another ugly game with the Bolts putting up 200+ rushing yards.
Oh well, maybe week 2.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Jerry, as much as I bag on you thanks for the update.
My RB depth chart:
DMAC
MBUSH
RANKIN
Trade to NE for 2030 7th rd pick…
FARGAS
RaiderRon, I told you DMAC would start…
September 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
# Richochet Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
stoopidmike Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
ol crabtree,hope he does sit out.f the niners,and we can pass him up like idiots again next year.only reason we look smart is because he’s sitting out.then again,he wants the money we gave DHB so if we woulda took crab,he wouldn’t be sitting out.he’d have gotten PAID
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Contrary to your handle, you’re dead on.
Crabtree WOULD have gotten what he wanted, #1 WR money.
Raiders would have, hands down, the best WR in the draft. Guy who held every single record in college.
Instead Raiders have a guy that many here are NOW saying is at LEAST a year away from being decent, much less good.
As far as the Niners?
IF Crabtree sits out? Niners get an extra first round pick next year. Niners lose nothing, except not having a player starting this year that was drafted in round one.
If Crabtree doesn’t sign in the next week?
I would LOVE IT IF THE NINERS CHOOSE TO LET HIM SIT OUT.
Would be perfect.
He’ll get to spend the whole season wondering how big the mistake he just made was.
Probably will realize he will NOT be picked until late in the first round..IF THAT (what team is going to risk him sitting out AGAIN, because he didn’t get the huge payday he wants?) while risking the possibility of a rookie salary cap.
Here’s a question for ya..would you trade Bey, now, for an extra FIRST ROUND PICK NEXT YEAR?
We both know the answer to that..don’t we?
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Haha do you guys hear the idiocy and lies continuing to run out of this guy’s mouth? The 49ers lose the pick if Craptree doesnt sign not gain an extra one. This guy is a liar and easy to destroy. That is why he had no rebuttal for me exposing the fact al Davis is responsible for the 49ers’ success. Even a 49er fan website acknowledged it and that was 2-3 years after that Bill Walsh book was published lol. Richochet just quit man. You embarrass yourself everyday
September 10th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
KK
I guess you only find comfort in the negative things about the Raiders, not the 9ers. That’s all you seem to talk about. I figured I would try and balance it out a bit.
Just reminding folks that the Raiders aren’t the only team with issues while sticking it to the 9er fans that seem to lurk on this blog.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
# Raider75 Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I could care less about Crabtree or the 49ers.
Actually thought the Raiders might have a chance to get a win Monday with Seymour coming in. Now its just going to be another ugly game with the Bolts putting up 200+ rushing yards.
Oh well, maybe week 2.
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If you dont win week one, week two wont matter because the season will be over
September 10th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
[...] Cable press briefing transcript – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly… Cable says minor details need to be worked out? obviously not too minor…sounds like hes getting irritated with the issue so i dont think he really knows whats going on. [...]
September 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
# RaiderDogg Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
KK
I guess you only find comfort in the negative things about the Raiders, not the 9ers. That’s all you seem to talk about. I figured I would try and balance it out a bit.
Just reminding folks that the Raiders aren’t the only team with issues while sticking it to the 9er fans that seem to lurk on this blog.
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So on point. I’m starting to question who KoolKell really rolls with as his NFL team
September 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Dogg, what did the breezies he was with look like?
September 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
KK
So you going bowling on Sunday?
September 10th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
i might be a raider fan but thank freaking GOD im not a 9er fan.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
4. You probably know but fo rthose who don’t Eugene Parker is Michael Crabtree’s agent and Richard Seymour’s.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
# CRACKRAIDER Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
CHECK OUT ICE CUBES- RAIDERNATION ITS SICK!!!!!!!!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/653861838a314314/
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Forget Ice Cube! He hasn’t been relevant since America’s Most Wanted album. He is a clown who wasn’t a Raider as a kid. He jumped on the wagon like most LA people after they won in 1983. Cube is as fake as they come. His raps are lame these days and he doesnt deserve to make a song about the Raiders. That should be reserved for a rapper from the Bay Area. Cube’s line just doesnt have the Raider legacy from the Oakland days in his bones
September 10th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
KK
I guess you only find comfort in the negative things about the Raiders, not the 9ers. That’s all you seem to talk about. I figured I would try and balance it out a bit.
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Yeah, because I’m a Raider fan. You, on the other hand, are always trying to excuse losing.
Look the Bengals are losing too!!!
September 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Nnamdi 21
I read that Parker has had 18 clients hold out, in his history as an agent
September 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
it will hurt seymore a whole lot more to sit out than crabtree! Then again,oakland will need seymore a whole lot more that the niners need crabtree. Right?
September 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
KK
Whan have I ever excused losing? Have you been smoking this evening?
September 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I know our run D is swiss cheese, but the dischargers are starting two rookies on the oline. The oline looked awful in preseason. I dont see them getting 200 yards on the ground. The dischargers have turned into the phylis rivers show….
We better put alot of pressure on rivers punch him in the mouth a couple of times….
September 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
WE ARE RAIDER NATION
September 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Jerry
I would imagine if you began to do any commenting on the Raider Organization your access would be shut off toute suite, no?
Or Herreria would be in your face. You up to that?
September 10th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
all this talk of the dolts being in the super bowl would be smashed if we could up set them. a loss to us would put them in a tail spin. i can see it now.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
ninite
September 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I know our run D is swiss cheese, but the dischargers are starting two rookies on the oline. The oline looked awful in preseason. I dont see them getting 200 yards on the ground.
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Well boy, if we could just hold them to under 200yds. Ooooh boy, Yipeeee.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I’m glad we brought Joseph back, I did not want to lose that guy after the preseaon he had. He is a much better player than last year.
The Raiders are going to attack SD, we are going to come out slingin’ and try to put some points on the board early. And to win this game we must score late in the game. We cannot score early and try to hang on. We have to constantly put pressure on SD.
Seymour will be here by Monday and I think he’ll play. I can’t wait to see this game watching Kirk on Chronicle Live These guy’s ain’t it to get SD in the Black Hole. He was so pumped to play this game it was
very evident that they think they can win this game.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Those that fear death, all they see are demons trying to drag them down to hell.
Those that have accepted death, what they see are angels freeing their souls of these earthly chains.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Priestj
So glad you could show up and tell us a bedtime story.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
i like the new raider site. looks nice. bout time
September 10th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Priest, is there a reason you think Seymour will be here by Monday?
September 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I know our run D is swiss cheese, but the dischargers are starting two rookies on the oline. The oline looked awful in preseason. I dont see them getting 200 yards on the ground.
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Well boy, if we could just hold them to under 200yds. Ooooh boy, Yipeeee.
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The 200 yards comment was in reference to someone saying they were going to rush for 200+ yards.
Of course I would like to see us hold the under 100 not sure we can do that with our run D.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
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September 10th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
KTVU is wrong
September 10th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
KTVU just reported the Raiders sent the letter.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
lETS GO RAIDERS
keeep lt in check a big run by DMC and 1 or less turnovers
September 10th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
PriestTJ, If seymour is here on monday, do you really think he can play and be effective on monday night?
September 10th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
If Seymour is here by Monday, even if he doesn’t play, his presence may help their spirits absorb the butt whoopin Monday Nite, and come back in week 2.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
raiders new web looks way better
September 10th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Bush and Dmac and stick fuggy bear jr on the bench where he belongs, just like when we beat Tampa. Get over it Cable Bush ain’t a FB get him and Dmac the ball and we will be a whole lot better.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
# Sweep The Leg. Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Priest, is there a reason you think Seymour will be here by Monday?
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Seymour has 210 thousand reasons to show up by Monday…
September 10th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I was hoping he might have heard something.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Those that fear death, all they see are demons trying to drag them down to hell.
Those that have accepted death, what they see are angels freeing their souls of these earthly chains.
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okay… so what you’re saying is: if you fear the long bomb then you will get the long bomb…
but your running game will move the chains???
i’m not too sure about that last part…
September 10th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
If Seymour is here by Monday, even if he doesn’t play, his presence may help their spirits absorb the butt whoopin Monday Nite, and come back in week 2.”
The definition of Loser Mentality. I guess that happens to some people that don’t have the inner strength to weather even the worst storm, even if it is 6 years or longer.
How do you just accept losing like that? Maybe the Raiders should just not play all together.
Man you must not sell many houses with an attitude like that.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Florida Pete – more intelligent than most on this blog. Most people on here would have to google the word “metaphor”.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
I know we gotta stop the run monday night
but I am more worried about the pass
Rivers broke out last year throwing the ball. The guy looked like his mentor Drew Brees
Add to that the fact the Cromartie is healthy this season he could easily have 10 picks again this season. The guy reminds me of a cat.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Anyone lese notice how NFL Network’s studio was plastered with MADDEN 10 logo’s every where and not one of them said a frakin word abou the Polamalu and the Madden curse?
September 10th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Wondering if Al is starting to regret about not going after B.J. Raji.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Al would have to have a conscience and soul to have regrets.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Yeah, I like to think if we can hold a team to under 120ys rushing, it gives our Offense a chance.
But Phillip Rivers is a very good QB with weapons. Holding the Rush to 120yds probably won’t be enough.
The Raiders Offense will have to be very efficient.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
True, poor choice of words.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Crabtree shouldn’t sign. The whiners are trying to rip him off by paying him 10th pick money when he’s a number 7 pick.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Crabtree shouldn’t sign. The whiners are trying to rip him off by paying him 10th pick money when he’s a number 7 pick.”
Glad to see SOMEONE gets the joke.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
honestly Crabtree’s holdout is kind of a stand on what the niners actually offered him.
10th overall pick and the niners offered him a 5 year 20millions dollar deal with a ceiling of 26million.
Based on the slotting process I just do not think that is even a fair deal.
Maybe if Alex smith wasnt getting 9million to ride the pine they would offer more.
But who cares about the whiners anayway
September 10th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Just saw a clip of Ward forearming the face of a guy on the backside of a play.
He loves those sneak-up blocks on the other side of where the play is.
Where’s Atkinson when you need him?
September 10th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
I just hope that our defensive players get frickn god damn motivated by all this Richard Seymour crap.they better take this as a damn slap across the face.trevor scott especially!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 12:06 am
THEY SHOULD OF LET TOO $HORT DO THE RAIDER NATION SONG.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:06 am
# UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:06 am
THEY SHOULD OF LET TOO $HORT DO THE RAIDER NATION SONG.
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you sound like my hobbit roommate….
September 11th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Can someone please ask this guy to never post again? 270 yards on the ground against SD will net us more than 21 points.
Brein you are the general who would get his soldiers wipedout because he couldnt understand the intelligence report he was reading.
One: it was just a prediction for fun,
Two: Now get this one as I e-x-p-l-a-i-n it to you- i didnt say 270 yds rushing combined
I wrote if you read it again 110 yds rushing on 20 carries for Mr. Bush & 160 yds on 20 TOUCHES(which is both rushing and rec) meaning combined yds rec. & rushing.
So why don’t you go censor yourself!
By the way I hope you are correct and the Raiders do score more than 21 points.
Three: just in case players do read these blogs just attempting to let them know some us fans (since 67 myself) do have confidence in them.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:28 am
Fudge richard seymour… Just Win Baby!!! Go raiders!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:29 am
Watch we annihalate the chargers and the fatboy gone come runnin to help the team. Tiki barber talked so much trash about the giants and eli that year… Even retired. And they went to the sb. After the the media rode the pipe. When we win this year forget kissin the ring, I wanna see seymour and his buddy “hairyson” Swallow the ring.):
September 11th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Typo, after that the media rode the pipe.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:31 am
Curse of the Madden Cover strikes again.
Troy Palamaulu out 3-6 weeks at least.
He was on the cover along with Fitzgerald, uh oh you think AZ management is becoming a little nervous, ahh it’s just superstitous nonsense, right?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Three: just in case players do read these blogs just attempting to let them know some us fans (since 67 myself) do have confidence in them.
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they do read it…i saw somebody ask it on twitter and the reply was….`yah a few guys read it`….
September 11th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Am I the only one who thinks that Cable is increasingly out of his depth? Idaho revisited.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:04 am
The lack of respect from the media should be motivation enough for the raiders to play there butts off…Lets turn the power off on the bolts and make the haters choke on there words..Go Raiders!!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:12 am
can’t wait till Monday!!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:45 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:54 am
Q: Who will start at right defensive end?
Cable: Trevor Scott.
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So, the team isn’t even going to try to win this game. I’m sure they realize they have no chance, but to start Trevor Scott…after the way he’s been abused all preseason?
I’ve said it before: This team doesn’t even care about winning. Pathetic.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Watching the game last night i noticed both teams have something we dont. Something that we can have without trading pics or players. Something that will no doubt help us be more aggressive. It amazes me that we dont have it, when that is what people feared about us when we were relevant. What is this magic something i speak of? well it’s attitude we dont get mad, we dont get in players faces. We need a guy on the Oline like Gallery to be like the Wiz of old, a guy on the Dline to be like the Townsends or Alzados. These players just kind of go about there buisness like they dont even want to be here, i do have to say with the exception of Dmac and Nnamdi and Fargas. We need the in your face attitude. Look at the Titans punking the Steelers sure they lost but the Steelers will never underestimate them. Not only that but they played like they wanted to start a fight with the smack talking the in your face mentality. Think back to training camp and they were saying the Niners punked us and we showed no emotion. We need a Romonowski.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:36 am
Morning NATION!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 5:41 am
What did Dakota do yesterday anyone know??
September 11th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Krist! last nights game was bad… it looked like a 1st team preseason game…
September 11th, 2009 at 5:43 am
He blew his top and whent postal on this blog, mad at the new rules set by the moderator.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:44 am
OAKlifer…
dunno, maybe he said bush was the best prez you guys ever had =) LOL, maybe that was too much for the Mod…
September 11th, 2009 at 5:50 am
We need some new stadium music also, i love classic rock but we need motivation to get these players fired up. These youngsters dont know that music, keep the bells but change the music after it. Get them bouncing up and down and pumped, AC/DC isnt cuttin it anymore. i say play the bells then right after the last DONG, through in some “ya gonna make me lose my mind up in here up in here, ya gonna make me go all out up in here up in here”
September 11th, 2009 at 5:54 am
LOL!!!
Hey LMN did Denmark qualify for the cup yesterday or the day before??
September 11th, 2009 at 5:56 am
vegas raider Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Steelers laying 5 points…….what to do.
Titans beat them last year, and it should be a low-scoring game, so 5 points could be a few too many.
Steelers 17-14
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A little off on the score, but Steelers by a FG…….and the Steelers won by a FG. I might have to start charging you guys for this, LOL.
And the Steelers O-line, awful. 2nd to last in the league on 3rd and 1 percentage last night, and they couldn’t get one last night. Gives us hope.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Three points:
1. Imagine blowing off work and a $200,000 paycheck, as Seymour is doing this week.
2. The Raiders should nullify the trade. Clearly, Seymour does not want to be a Raider. If he does report — purely for the money — he will be a huge distraction. How come this stuff only happens to the Raiders?
3. Watching Pittsburgh and Tennessee last night, it was pretty apparent how much better these teams are than Oakland. Their execution, on both sides of the ball, is fast, crisp, and aggressive. If we can stay within 17 points of San Diego, that would be pretty good. I don’t expect it, though.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:03 am
we play division foes pretty good, unless it’s Denver on monday night lol.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:09 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’ FAN’S. HELP ME OAKLIFER, I NEED A BIG GLASS OF KOOL-AID 4 OPENING WEEKEND..
September 11th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Serve up the purple drank!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:16 am
On Mike and Mike the Lead says Raiders give Seymour 5 day letter.
Gallery to the probowl!!!
Javon CBPOTY
Denver When healthy Orten is the starter,,,,not sure who is number two…LOL @ Denver
Ellis goes for double digits even if Seymour dsnt show!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:16 am
JLH returning kick-off`s isnt smart, we have two rookie WR`s… Rankin is surely the safer option
September 11th, 2009 at 6:17 am
FREE DAKOTA!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Q: Who will start at right defensive end?
Cable: Trevor Scott.
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No !!!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Let Fargas return kicks, a running head start with the crash test mentality makes for a loud BANG!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:19 am
welcome back Willy Jo!
glad we’re not missing a DT for this game, but why do you have Richardson & Shaughnessy on the bench while Scott get abused on rushing downs?
makes no sense to me …
September 11th, 2009 at 6:20 am
FREE DAKOTA!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:22 am
good morning OAKlifer.
Chris Simms is the backup in Dungver…
September 11th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Monday Night is a couple days away…
Let’s see what we really have now!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Nation, What is UP???????
Remember the last year, the first time we played the dischargers. Wasnt such a big blow out, we gave up 25 fouth quarter points. No team can win giving up that. do you gus remember we had a lead going into the 3rd qtr. Ask yourselves a question, did san diego get much better on offense this year? Have any of you watched the preseason san diego preseason games. Ben was getting hit last night, but rivers was getting that in the preseason behind the retooled offensive line that has 2 Rookies………
The Raiders will be fired up for this game. They have a lot to prove…. I am hoping they are not taking this drama lightly , and in fact are using it for fuel. On any given sunday, in this case moday does apply. No one is expecting the Raiders to win, for all we know the chargers could be slacking thinking this game is in the bag. San diego is not as strong as the media would like you to think.
I truly believe that the Raiders can, and will win this game. I am not going to expect anything less…
September 11th, 2009 at 6:26 am
ANYTHING POSETIVE GOING 2 COME FROM THIS SEYMOUR ORDEAL ?
September 11th, 2009 at 6:26 am
sorry guys. I didn’t read the comment from Crow above. mine was almost identical in posts #93 & #95
McFadden is gonna make a name for himself on MNF!
hopefully something better than “D Dogg”
September 11th, 2009 at 6:28 am
ANYTHING POSETIVE GOING 2 COME FROM THIS SEYMOUR ORDEAL ?
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Yes we will have a five time probowler lining up on Sundays……in a week or so!!! PAY THE MAN Uncle Al!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:29 am
“And the Steelers O-line, awful. 2nd to last in the league on 3rd and 1 percentage last night”
2nd to last out of two whole teams that have played so far this season? LOL
September 11th, 2009 at 6:29 am
# OAKlifer Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 5:54 am
LOL!!!
Hey LMN did Denmark qualify for the cup yesterday or the day before??
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No, we effed it up, 1-1 against albania, meanwhile sweden won 0-1 against Malta, they actually couldnt beat them but malta scored a in their own goal, LOL pathetic…
this just means when sweden and denmark meets in october it will be max exciting… we are ahead 3 points so if we win or get a draw we will go to south africa…. we better =) sweden is our rivalry and not just in soccer…
I wont be able to see tonights game, have a lot of work so i hope i will see it in replay tomorrow…
have a nice night, and enjoy the start of the season, guys…
September 11th, 2009 at 6:29 am
r8dr4lfe21 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Watching the game last night i noticed both teams have something we dont. Something that we can have without trading pics or players. Something that will no doubt help us be more aggressive.
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this is a great point, it echoes what mike tomlin said before the game. the team that is the most VIOLENT will win….. pretty telling if you ask me….
But more importantly with regards to the Raiders, this is one of the intagibles that Seymour brings, Leradership and meaness. If you look at our defense who would you consider a hard hittin tough guy mans, man??????? Seymour would be a total upgrade in a lot of areas for this young team IMHO….
September 11th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Dirt Lot: of course there is something positive …
if we manage to beat the Chargers on MNF without Seymour, imagine how much better we’ll be WITH him when he reports next week.
gotta think the dolts will run at least 30 times right at Trevor Scott though to test him. Maybe Cable will get him some help over there?
September 11th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Bryant should start at DE instead of Scott. I think Bryant could easily play DE.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:31 am
I love the positive attitude, i think we will win cause we have gotten better. Besides i dont think we showed anything in preseason, but i think it was purposely done to catch the division off guard for the first couple of weeks. I say by week 4 to 5 teams will realize that the Raiders are a different team, we will run till you stack the box then we will hit you over the top.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Raider on LMN thanks for the info!!
Happy kick off to you as well!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:32 am
LMN: can we trade Richard Seymour to the Denmark fussball team?
September 11th, 2009 at 6:34 am
LMN, I would like to be in the stands when Sweden plays Denmark.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Maybe Cable will get him some help over there?
Free Jay Rich…..
I know he hasnt looked the vest but he is a gamer and they can hold it down till Seymour gets here!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:35 am
RaidingTexas Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 6:29 am
“And the Steelers O-line, awful. 2nd to last in the league on 3rd and 1 percentage last night”
2nd to last out of two whole teams that have played so far this season? LOL
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Whoops!!! Meant second to last in the leaue LAST YEAR, and they couldn’t convert 1 out of 3 chances last night.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:35 am
When Troy left the game with his injury last night “by the way i love the guys heart” he plays with emotion. When he got hurt the steelers didnt panic they just started blitzing a lot more, all out blitzes wow the titans couldnt even stop it. Collins was throwing up ducks when the pressure was in his face. The the titans just allowed the steelers all day to throw the ball woth the 4 man pressure that we use very disappointing.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Kirk: I agree, Bryant has the size of a base DE and has shown he has the aggressiveness to go after the QB
the wiley old vet Greg Ellis would be more than happy to show him a few moves to beat the OT i’m sure
he’s an Ivy League player. a smart guy. wouldn’t take him long to adapt, especially being a rook and not being accustomed to one position all the time
September 11th, 2009 at 6:37 am
RRS…
LOL, i dont think he can run the acquired 15Ks needed… though i would love for us(the raiders) to get rid of this headache…
Kirk…
Oh, man it will be a nasty game =) cant wait, it will be the soccer game of the year…
September 11th, 2009 at 6:38 am
We assume that the chargers are a running team, LT said it best last year in that they have become a pass team first under turner…. However I would expect a balanced attack with the diffrence being our ability to put points on the board. I would say that our offense has improved from last year. san diego will run but the most dagerous part of the discharger offense is giving rivers time….. like any qb you pressure him they will tend to get happy feet and make errors…. rivers is the classic example…
We haqve more of a chance than most realie including us fans.
I truly believe that we will win on monday…..
September 11th, 2009 at 6:40 am
I we are going to win Monday night, we are going to have to score 30 points, and I think we can do it. Chargers were either last or 2nd to last in pass defense last year, and didn’t do much to improve it in the offseason.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:41 am
if we are……..geez it’s early I guess
September 11th, 2009 at 6:42 am
I HOPE YOU GUY’S ARE RIGHT.ROCKSTAR,OAKLIFER, JUST DO NOT KNOW 4 SURE,SOMETHING STINK’S,MAYBEE I HAVE BEEN A RAIDER FAN 2 LONG AND EXPECT THE WORST..
September 11th, 2009 at 6:46 am
With what Norv Turner knows, he’s going to run the ball on us until we can stop it. I believe he will try to get quick scores then run, though. I hope that both sides will step up and end this dam madness!!! I said it before and I’ll say it again, the Raiders need to go 3-0 to start the season!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:46 am
dolts secondary:
Quentin Jammer, Antonio Cromartie, Antoine Cason, Clinton Hart, Steve Gregory, Kevin Ellison, Eric Weddle, Paul Oliver and C.J. Spillman
not great, but not too shabby either Vegas.
If Russell gets time to throw I think we have a shot at 300 yards and 3 TD’s through the air, especially if we use McFadden in the passing game and Myers frees up Zach Miller.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Didn’t Rivers have an amazing year last season, if we don’t get to him we can stop the run all day and still get burned.
I keep waiting for Seymour hate to think PriestJ would give a bum guarantee that didn’t hold. I’m sure PriestJ knows just as much as Cable about what’s going on , which is nothing.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Out of that secondary Rockstar, the only ones that worry me is the first 2 and Cromartie’s production kinda fell off last year due to injury. Why do I believe that DHB will be used as a decoy Monday Night? Oh well, welcome to the NFL kid!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Pittsburg offense really showed little imagination. They looked very predictable. With the players cable has and with ANY, and i mean any imagination he should be able to keep the dis chargers off balance..
Vegas did you win any money last night? I wanted the steelers straight up for a C note but Mistabrown wouldnt bit on it….
I am looking forward to us playing against the discharger offensive line…. the mediots missed this one in the preseason analysis.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:55 am
i’m thinking that Scott really is just too light to be a 3 down end… he’s got speed… but he just cannot take on a OT at all…
i do happen to like the idea of Bryant on the outside… he’s 290, got strength and speed… actually, he probably should be the guy at RDE… all 3 downs… except 3rd and loooong…
September 11th, 2009 at 6:57 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Didn’t Rivers have an amazing year last season
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I do not like the guy, but yes he did have a good season last year. Vincent Jackson is his saving grace. Thay guy is an underated but awesome WR….
As much as I hate to admit it rivers is a good qb. Give him time he will pick you apart, so presure on him will go a long way, sort of like we did for 3 qtrs of the first game last season. The big diffrence between this year and last is the discharger offensive line is retooled, and has 2 rookies starting. I watched all of the dischargers preseason games this year and this is a major concern for them…
We can and will beat them without Seymour…
September 11th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Thec07 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Vegas did you win any money last night? I wanted the steelers straight up for a C note but Mistabrown wouldnt bit on it….
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I did, had the Titans +6. This is how they get me every year, I win week 1 and than creamed the rest of the year.
Haven’t assessed yet who I like on Sunday.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Florida Pete, the draftologist, player personnel director for the oakland raiders has entered the building. Pete what up???????
September 11th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Rockstar,
They have a lot of talent in the secondary, but the stats don’t lie, they are not good against the pass, or at least weren’t last year.
Could be a product of a lack of a pass-rush, and they are hoping Merriman will bring that back. Cromartie makes highlights and big plays, but he gives up yardage and doesn’t bring it on every play like Nmamdi. Remember last year in the playoffs the Colts scored a long TD, when Cromartie wasn’t paying attention and the WR just ran right past him for the easiest playoff TD ever.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Vegas Raider, We should come up with a stratedgy for you to increase your winning and maximize your profits. We should chane your line of thinking.
1. Your trends of the past are just that you need to project and see youeself winning the whole year.
2. Bet on this weeks games with the mindset that you are going to win big.
3. Week 2 Go through your normal routine select the teams you want to bet on and dont bet. Track and see how you would have done. This will be an inexpensive indicator on if you have truly changed your perspective on winning (see point 1)
September 11th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Preseason stats:
Rivers – 20/30 , 327 yards, TD
Russell – 26/39, 283 yards, TD
not a huge gap between the two in terms of stats. Rivers passes averaged a gain of 16 yards and Russells passes averaged a gain of 10 yards. both completed 2/3 of thier passes. neither threw an INT
if we can get the running game going, I think Russell can more than hold his own and complete some passes.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:08 am
“I know our run D is swiss cheese, but the dischargers are starting two rookies on the oline. The oline looked awful in preseason. I dont see them getting 200 yards on the ground. The dischargers have turned into the phylis rivers show….
We better put alot of pressure on rivers punch him in the mouth a couple of times….”
Wow,
Please Raider fans stop saying “Punch in the mouth.” When was the last time our defense punched someone in the mouth? We’re too soft, so get real!
My predction:
IF we are competitive in this game, there’s something to build on for the season and we can possibly beat KC and Denver to start the season 2-1.
BUT, IF the game is a blowout and over early, the season is all but over and we’ll win no more than 5 games again.
This team is too fragile to get their butts kicked again to open the season on MNF. Mark my words.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Thec07,
I like it, might as well go for broke this week, before I develop my usual inaccurate beliefs on teams.
On point 3, I do this somewhat with my baseball betting, since I bet a lot, what I do when I take a week “off” (or a day off in baseball), I usually just bet extravagent parlays (5-6 teams) that I know have no shot of winning, but keeps me in action and watching, but I bet significantly less than what I normally would. Holding off with ZERO action, just can’t do it my friend, it’s ingrained in me.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Nice stats Double R,
I agree Russell keeps getting better and better!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 7:12 am
What’s up, AM crew? Are we still keepin it clean in here?
If so, for the love of RayJay, Seymour needs to get his assets over here and play or at least SAY something.
Cheese and rice, people.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:12 am
RR, Good stats, I would like to know how many times each was sacked…. in one game rivers was sacked
4 out of 7 plays he was steamed….
JRUSS until he can prove to the rivera that he can throw rivera will put 8 in the box sort of like the first game last year. If JRUSS has improved in the area of recognition hot reads audibles and the like it could be a long day for the dischargers. Contrary to some of these “blog professionals” DHB will see brackets all day, not sure a defense wants him one on one with a blitz coming quick slant will = 6 on a hot read….
September 11th, 2009 at 7:13 am
“If Russell gets time to throw”
I’ve seen nothing this pre-season to make me believe that will happen consistently. If I were the Raiders, I would design my game plan with the idea that Russell needs to get rid of that ball very quickly.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Organized crime??? The mob left 25 years ago.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:16 am
daraider09 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 7:08 am
“I know our run D is swiss cheese, but the dischargers are starting two rookies on the oline. The oline looked awful in preseason. I dont see them getting 200 yards on the ground. The dischargers have turned into the phylis rivers show….
We better put alot of pressure on rivers punch him in the mouth a couple of times….”
Wow,
Please Raider fans stop saying “Punch in the mouth.” When was the last time our defense punched someone in the mouth? We’re too soft, so get real!
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I will stop saying punched in the mouth when you start paying some of my bills comprende???????
September 11th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I think McFadden in the slot and Bush in the backfield gives Russell a better opportunity to get the ball out quickly.
If Cable sends all the receivers deep with nothing intermediate for Russell, he’ll be under seige all night long.
He’ll hold up his end of the bargain, but they gotta get the ball out early and often.
Challenge them a few times deep to keep the seconday honest, but Cable needs to call creative, high percentage plays.
Like a fake field goal.
Just kidding.
I hope.
But seriously, I have a feeling we see a lot more Miller, DHB and McBush than we did in preseason.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Watching Big Ben yesterday so glad we took Gallery who dosen’t need a t-rex armed OL drafted at 2 overall and is a good G yeah , almost as bad as Buchannon over Ed Reed.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:20 am
daraider09 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 7:08 am
BUT, IF the game is a blowout and over early, the season is all but over and we’ll win no more than 5 games again.
This team is too fragile to get their butts kicked again to open the season on MNF. Mark my words.
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Your comments above is somewhat pardoxical…..
On one hand you talk about a blowout, and on the next comment we are to fragile to get our butts kicked….
WOW……
September 11th, 2009 at 7:20 am
why didn’t any of the reporters just ask Cable if they are working on a contract extension?
September 11th, 2009 at 7:23 am
I love it! All the sudden the Raiders are gonna just turn it on and be a good well coached team. In spit of ALL the eveidence to the contrary. LMFAO!
September 11th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Wow…I believe we scored 18 at home last year (it should have been more but they fell asleep in the second half)…and this is not the same Charger team that they were a few years ago!
September 11th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Hwnrdr,
Is it the same team who made it to rd 2 of the playoffs last year? Same team the Raiders havent beaten in like 20 years??
September 11th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Apparently, folks believe in the tooth fairy.
The team is one of cast offs and marginal bubble players. It takes years of coaching to make a player great.
Pats Rule.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Is it the same team who made it to rd 2 of the playoffs last year? Same team the Raiders havent beaten in like 20 years??
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Same team that went 12-4 then Norv hit town turned them into 8-8. I agree that SD could run on us until we stop them but the Norv factor will prevail making it closer than airraid thinks.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Youll find many guys on here who live in Denial Dreamland.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:32 am
There is a lot or restructuring needed if we are to sign Seymour. Al should have figured out his finances before the trade. IMHO
September 11th, 2009 at 7:32 am
about 17 or 18 years ago i designed a spreadsheet that i hoped would be a good predictor of football outcomes in terms of winning or losing…
it was my intention to further develope the spreadsheet to become a predictor of point spreads based upon the outcomes in that season…
unfortunately, i abandoned the project at the end of the year…
but, the results were actually quite good during that first year…
it worked like this…
the setup… based on the previous seasons record determine tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 teams… top 8, bottom 8, everyone else is tier 2…
then analyze how each team did against each group of teams during the previous season… and plug this into the spreadsheet via formula…
the entire previous season counts as one game as averaged against the games in the current season… which diminishes the previous season’s impact on the current season’s predictions…
then, as each game is played, scores are entered into the spreadsheet and patterns should develop for most teams… some teams will be demonstrably better, others worse…
and so when a tier 1 team with a weakness against tier 3 teams plays a tier 3 team with a strength against a tier 1 team… well you have the makings of an upset and a good betting line…
it’s all in the setup and diligent upkeep…
but my little spreadsheet was about 90% accurate in predicting wins and losses…
i wish i had kept it going…
September 11th, 2009 at 7:34 am
FIVE DAY LETTER TO RICHARD SEYMOUR
By Al Davis
Dear Richard,
You need to get your rear in gear and get ready to play the Chargers. I’ve sent you a copy of the defensive gameplan, but reading and research is for sissies. Let me just spell it out for you:
Just win, baby!
I think you will change your mind about us as soon as you look at some game film. Enclosed in the package I sent is a Betamax of some of our classic games. You may not recognize many, as I’m told that you weren’t born until 1979.
But, I’m telling you, we should be committed….to excellence!
We have some great players here. JaMarcus Russell can throw the ball 80 yards while reading something called ‘Jet magazine’ while sitting on the toilet. Just wait until we can protect him on the field.
Then there’s Cliff Branch and Napoleon Kauffman. Ted Hendricks will be joining you in the front seven as will Howie Long, as soon as he pushes some more Chevys.
So hurry up and get here, Richard we can’t wait to see you. You have five days before I send my 10 day letter. If at that time, there’s no response, I’m prepared to send my 20 day letter. If you really play hardball, I’ll be forced to send my 30 day letter.
Thank you for your pride and poise.
Love,
Al Davis
Supreme Commander
Oakland Raiders
September 11th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Pete did you include point spreads? They have these contests where you just pick winners (no spread) and I do over 60% each time (61 or 62), but you have to go close to 70% to win. And the winner is usually some Philipino chick who doesn’t know a thing about football.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:42 am
LMAO
September 11th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Captivating research Pete. Put that cranial diligence into picking stocks and you can make enough money to pay one of us to run your spreadsheet.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:46 am
too $hort would def be a better pick for the raider nation song. i can see it now…all the raiderettes in thongs givin the players lap dances on the field for the official video. anyhow, i hope zach miller stands up merriman and puts that pizza face in the turf! raiders can win this game with desire and good play calling.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Ummm….5 1/2 years. Not 20. not living in denial dreamland, just being a fan! An earlier post is right…it will take good coaching to make this team a contender again. But not going to get into that “team that got into the 2nd round of the playoffs” stuff. They’ll impress me if they get to the SB. It could happen, but i am predicting not…
September 11th, 2009 at 7:49 am
The Raiders will be able to claim a moral victory if fewer than 3 of their players are arrested before the kickoff and the remainder of them actually show up.
Ha ha ha
When will they change their name to the Clippers?
September 11th, 2009 at 7:49 am
There is a lot or restructuring needed if we are to sign Seymour. Al should have figured out his finances before the trade. IMHO
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Pats probably just put Seymour on the trade block Sunday morning and Al Davis got of the phone before he even finished his prune juice or changed into his favorite white sweatsuit!
Schefter reported that we rewored the contracts of Green & McQuistan on the O-Line to make room for Richard Seymour’s $3.7 million (not a brand new megabucks deal)
Maybe Seymour wants a healthy weathly long term deal before pulling his 4 kids out of school and moving to Cali?
September 11th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Seymour is from SC or NC and wants to be in Carolina or Atlanta if he can’t get another ring in NE.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:52 am
In the wake of the Richard Seymour debacle, Al Davis hires a new cap-ologist and player personnel advisor to provide expertise in turning the Raiders around:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_the_Headless_Chicken
September 11th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Hwndr,
Oh it hasnt been 20 years?? No sheet, Sherlock. Good coaching is only a part of what needs to happen in Oakland. Good GM, good owner, good players and good coaching. Raiders have NONE of those.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Fact: If Seymour had been traded to ANY other team he would be practicing today, yesterday and the day before.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:55 am
AirRade,
watch your mouth. this is a family blog
September 11th, 2009 at 7:56 am
i can’t wait til brady goes down for the pats and idiot belichick has to use andrew walter as a back up qb. oh yeah, brady’s already hurt and probably won’t last half the season. drink some of that kool-aid pats trolls.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:57 am
RR,
Shove it.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Walter was cut. He couldn’t make the Pats as a 3rd string QB.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Texas,
Brady get hurt last year??
September 11th, 2009 at 7:58 am
AirRade should do a panty raid on Michael and steal his Brady Jammies.
September 11th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Belichick is a real idiot. He certainly doesn’t have the coaching credentials of any of the recent sociopaths who’ve coached the Clippers (I mean the Raiders).
September 11th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Texas Steve, I’d laugh if the Bills picked up former Chiefs S Bernard Pollard for the Pats game on Monday Night
September 11th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Poor AirRade…his team has no trophies, ever, and his city has more Raider fans than Dolts. I’d be acting like I just ate a turd sandwich too…
September 11th, 2009 at 8:00 am
indeed he did get hurt last year and i’m sure matt cassel and family are very glad he did. i was surprised any team would sign that weasel of a qb they call andrew walter. the guy has a strong arm…nothin else
September 11th, 2009 at 8:00 am
You know what, I do give you that about Seymour, but like I said earlier in the week…he chose his profession, now act like a grown man and accept it.
Hey Texas…didn’t the Pats cut Walter?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:02 am
texas steve Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 7:56 am
i can’t wait til brady goes down for the pats and idiot belichick has to use andrew walter as a back up qb. oh yeah, brady’s already hurt and probably won’t last half the season. drink some of that kool-aid pats trolls.
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Walter was cut!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Bo,
Keep livin in the past bro.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:02 am
vegas raider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Pete did you include point spreads? They have these contests where you just pick winners (no spread) and I do over 60% each time (61 or 62), but you have to go close to 70% to win. And the winner is usually some Philipino chick who doesn’t know a thing about football.
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point spreads was the next step…
i wanted to get data for an entire season…
i also wanted to break down tier 1, 2, and 3 teams into 4 categories…
rushing off
passing off
rushing def
passing def
and mesh that data into the rest…
i was hoping that i would come up with a deadly accurate spreadsheet… that could then be compared to the point spreads coming out of vegas… and hopefully there would be margins that really stick out…
i know it’s baseball… but do you remember back in the 70’s… the toronto blue jays… basically the worst team in baseball would regularly thump the Baltimore Orioles… one of the best teams in baseball… but the line never acknowledged that Toronto had Baltimore’s number…
September 11th, 2009 at 8:03 am
i have no idea, haven’t kept up with their transactions. i’m more than sure that whoever’s behind brady now wouldn’t stand a chance. who’s their number 2?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Adam Schector has backed off his 5 day letter report per PFT:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/11/uncertainty-surfaces-regarding-seymours-five-day-letter/
September 11th, 2009 at 8:04 am
At the end of the day, Patsie fans were right next to us on the couch watching the playoffs.
You have ZERO defense to speak of, so let’s see if you can score 40 points a game. The new Indy has arrived. Let’s see if Brady can take the pounding all year. He was getting lit up against vanilla defenses in the preseason. What do you think is going to happen when defenses really come after him?
LOL at Patsie fans.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Born in 1980 Pete……can’t help you there, but I know of similar scenarios. Betting baseball is a passion of mine, the only sport where you can make some serious hay. Vegas is too good at football poit spreads to really win some money, unless you have impeccable discipline.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Clippers = Raiders
I mean how many regurgitated BSPN takes are we going to see in here. ESPN is to the sports fan what MTV is to these youngsters.
6 years without a playoff win turns you into the Clippers?
So what do you call Dallas who hasn’t won a playoff game in 12 years? A WNBA squad?
Some of you really need to THINK before you post.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Seymour knew early in camp,he would be traded..he told a few players that he expected to be dealt away…previous contract disputes and his age,it was no surprise to him
whether or not he had Al Davis in mind, is another story….
September 11th, 2009 at 8:06 am
i heard that RR…brady would prob ask to be benched if he saw pollard come on the field..lol
September 11th, 2009 at 8:07 am
6 new starters on defense for the Pats.
Miami Dolphins won that division last year.
Jets had 9 wins last year and now have a loaded defense and somebody who isn’t an old goat at QB
it’s no lock for the Pats to win the AFC East, even if Brady does stay healthy!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:08 am
ANYWAY …
Trevor Scott ?!?!?!?!?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Does Belechick get fired if the Patsies don’t make the playoffs AGAIN?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:12 am
vegas raider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Born in 1980 Pete……can’t help you there, but I know of similar scenarios. Betting baseball is a passion of mine, the only sport where you can make some serious hay. Vegas is too good at football poit spreads to really win some money, unless you have impeccable discipline.
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my biggest disappointment that year was seeing how often the spreadsheet would indicate a Raider loss…
and then it would come true…
i think that was what made me give up on the spreadsheet…
I CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH !!!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:12 am
yea looks like the pats back up is rookie brian hoyer…i believe. hell, at least we have 2 decent back ups who can manage a game. brady’s shoulder better hold up or the pats are done for the season in my opinion
September 11th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Jhill,
I think the disfunction in the franchise brings the Clipper comparisons more than anything else.
Im no Pats fan but arent you reacing a bit dogging a team that lost the best player in the game and STILL won 11??
September 11th, 2009 at 8:13 am
AirRade Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Bo,
Keep livin in the past bro.
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LOL. No championships ever. You must feel like a 50-year old virgin looking at a Playboy.
Buck up little geek.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Seymour is a Piece of Crap!
Reports that he’s “waiting to hear from Oakland” as to when he was to report are pure Bull!
He know’s he was to be on that plane ASAP.
He’s stalling for time, missing a game and being a turd.
I hope this deal gets voided, he’s going to be playing ‘operation shutdown’ anyway, and probly get hurt in his 1st game and draw IR checks all year…Forget HIM!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:13 am
i would be sleepin much better at night if seymour would just show up with a big smile on his face with some burger king for the big boys and apologize for being a spoiled anus.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:14 am
there’s nothing worse than a football player filing for worker’s comp…
September 11th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Bo,
LOL! Whos “my team” by the way?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:17 am
I have returned thanks to the groundswell of support! Thank you exla, Raider Dell, TW, KK, Oaklifer, 666 etc etc ect…
September 11th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Just simply said that say what you want, the Pats were right there on the couch with us watching the playoffs.
AND
They traded their BEST defensive player to us. Lost a lot of other leaders on that D, and are going to have to rely heavily on rookies. If it were any other team who did that, NO ONE would be predicting success for them.
The Pats will win games with that offense, but the playoffs are no lock without defense. And Brady is getting POUNDED. Those are all legitimate questions. I’m no hater of any team, but if you want to talk about the Raiders, be prepared to talk about your team.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:18 am
there’s nothing worse than a football player filing for worker’s comp…
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what about unemployment? Kwame Harris.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Welcome back Dakota. The level of discussion has been raised with your return.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Scott is starting at RDE? Chris Morris is starting at Center?
We are screwed.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Lol…i think he better come with all you can eat prime rib for the big boys! But, if he doesn’t show…oh well…I like the way Cable is (trying to) keep this issue from being a distraction…whether or not it works, you gotta love it!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Jhill,
Like I said, I am no Pats fan but do you realize how rediculous you sound going after the Patriots as a Raider fan?
Lose best player in the game and win 11. Hows that possible if theyre so questionable?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Did you get a message that you were banned or were your posts just rejected. Just curious as the procedure.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:21 am
And Donald Sterling is a joke …
What a ridiculous comparison to compare Al to Donald. No one questions Al’s desire or willingness to put a winning team on the field. He spends $ and does whatever it takes.
The one mistake Al has made IMO is how he’s handled the coaching situation. I liken it to the Lakers bringing in PJ instead of going with Michael Cooper.
Callahan? Turner? Shell’s staff? Cable?
Stop trying to find the next Madden or Gruden, and just PAT A FRICKIN COACH! Ya cheap BASTUD!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Hmmm, is that the real dakota?
Tell me, how do you spell the word for female dog?
Where in SD is the big statue of Obama?
What is the only team to win more college football games than ND?
The real Dakota will respond correctly…
September 11th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Exla,
No messages, just went to post and nothing would appear. I thought I had used a banned word, like shoes, lol, so I went through my comment again, changed a few words, and it still wouldn’t appear. Then I tried to post anything, and none of it would appear! I could still see all of the comments, but could not interact.
I guess they didn’t like my little testing of the boundaries!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:23 am
what happens if Seymour does show up, gets “injured” and sits on the sidelines for the rest of the season. Is Al gonna franchise him next year? I wish the Raiders would find someone to trade his rights with and at least get someting for him. The only excuse for him being out this long would be that they are working on a long term deal.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:23 am
yea cable, i believe, is a much smarter coach than he gets credit for. hey, at least he attempts to keep the teams “biz” off the streets and wait for the facts. i’m a believer that hanson probably deserved to get flipped from his chair, allegedly.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I just posted a warning over a partial use of the word screwdriver and wordpress kicked in.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:24 am
The ONE mistake?? COME ON JHILL!!! WTF?! Your freakn dillusional.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Trent Edwards, Fred Jackson, Terrell Owens, Lee Evans, Roscoe Parrish, Josh Reed, Derek Schouman …
the new Pats defense will give up 21 points by halftime!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Hmmm, is that the real dakota?
Tell me, how do you spell the word for female dog?
Where in SD is the big statue of Obama?
What is the only team to win more college football games than ND?
The real Dakota will respond correctly…
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MICHIGAN SUCKS AND IS GOING DOWN!!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:25 am
where is Biz Markie? oh snap! the chargers choke …
September 11th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Look Air,
This is a Raider board. Pats fans are in here, ON A RAIDER BOARD, and I’m going after them?
Don’t know if this is really your first day in here or you have a new name, but your not off to a good start.
Where the Pats on the couch last offseason, yes or no?
Did they just trade their best player on defense, yes or no?
Do they have a lot of rookies they are counting on on defense?
Is Tom Brady getting pounded?
Are you really saying that the Pats are above analysis? Are you sure you are not a Pats fan?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I guess I am dillusional ….
Am be careful, the mods will ban you from posting if you keep up the name calling. It’s a really fine line, but people are disappearing let and right. Just a warning, take it for what you want.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:26 am
So Air …
Why don’t you tell us what mistakes Al has made.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Cromartie is in trouble for posting notes of game film on his Twitter account. It’s top story on PFT right now.
Think they were notes for the Monday game? Hope somebody in the Raiders org was able to pull down the pics before Antonio locked his Twitter page.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:28 am
agreed RR, the pats have zero answers for owens or evans. it does amaze me that buffalo hasn’t tried to find more depth at rb. maybe fargas?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Hey Dick,
oops, I mean richard, why don’t you get out of bed, take the kleenex away from your face and stop crying.
Everyone gets dumped once in their life, and the Pats “Dumped” you.
So it’s time to be a big girl, (I mean man) and get back to work. I know it hurts inside, but it’s time to get back to your life, you remember, Football?
that game that gave you a big house, and private schools, and lots of money, you know…Football.
I know, I know, Bill said you’d always be his, but, well, things change honey, now get out here.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Dakota Says:
I have returned thanks to the groundswell of support! Thank you exla, Raider Dell, TW, KK, Oaklifer, 666 etc etc ect…
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How did you get sprung, Dakota, find that file Dell put in your cup cake?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Raider Dell got banned?
No way!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Where do I begin….
He wastes vital draft picks year after year.
He signs FAs to huge deals and they rarely, rarely pan out.
As you mentioned the coaching carousel.
He absolutely embarrasses himself every chance he gets in media relations. Have you seen the pre-season games on tv?
Are you denying the dysfunction throughout the Raider franchise?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:37 am
RaiderTW Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Dakota Says:
I have returned thanks to the groundswell of support! Thank you exla, Raider Dell, TW, KK, Oaklifer, 666 etc etc ect…
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How did you get sprung, Dakota, find that file Dell put in your cup cake?
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Dell and Exla rode up to the jail wall on horses, tied a rope that was attached to their saadles to the window bars and tore down the wall.
yeeeeeehaw!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:38 am
i’m really hoping to see a huge game from jlh and howard. always nice to see some UTEP boys doin good in the nfl.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:38 am
The Patriots, unfortunately, are the best franchise in the NFL right now. Are they beyond reproach? No. But for a Raider fan to throw stones is absolutely rediculous.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:39 am
P.S.
The Patriots will absolutely DESTROY Buffalo. The Bills are garbage.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:40 am
or saddles…
September 11th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Dakota what the hell I though you were banned?
What are you Houdini?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Ok, Texas. Who is then?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:41 am
are the pats a very good franchise? yes the best in the nfl?no
September 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Welcome back Dakota. I pictured you as Cool Hand Luke, with Jon Becker making you dig and refill that hole until you broke:
http://image08.webshots.com/8/7/45/70/126474570SQXlML_ph.jpg
September 11th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Sorry I did not see the earlier post
Nice touch with the horses!
Who rode the ass (Donkey)
Can you say that in here?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Now I’m going to be wanted for a jailbreak. But it was worth it for a member of the Raider Nation.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Yeah Tennessee Defense people take note thats how you play defense.
Pitt averaged 1.6 yards per carry!
They did this without Albert Haynesworth.
So did Washington over pay him or what!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:46 am
the reason the raiders had a crappy preseason is they didn’t want to injure the rbs. cable had a goal and that was to pass..pass..and pass some more. period. now it’s all about the run stopping, especially on third downs.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Im waiting Texas. Best franchise in the NFL??
September 11th, 2009 at 8:46 am
B.S.J., I had to copy the link and open it off site. LOL
September 11th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Bo, I overpowered them and then made them dig the holes…then I buried them up to their necks and poured water in their faces (very effective by the way) until they gave me the code to the server and I let myself back in.
http://www.michigansux.com/picpages/1500days.jpg
September 11th, 2009 at 8:48 am
LOL
September 11th, 2009 at 8:49 am
well, in my opinion, both pitt and tenn are better franchises. solid coaching, great d and good offense. the giants are prob a better franchise as well.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Texas,
How could you rank them above a team that has won more Superbowls the last decade. Pittsburgh I give you but the others, come on.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:50 am
How many SBs does Tenn have?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:52 am
the pats are an extremely good franchise, but remember their “dynasty” started off of a blown call. even non-raider fans remember the snow game. just like pitt is great too, but that superbowl win last year was given to them.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Hey Jerry,
Looks like your early prediction that the real comparison to watch would be Crabtree vs. Schilens rather than Crabtree vs. DHB was dead on, at least for week 1!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Texas,
Your reaching, and bad. No rational thinking in your posts. You have a good day now.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I love seeing all the losers here today…I can just see them mustering up the courage to come comment on the big bad Raider blog. It clearly means they are worried…
These are the same types who wilt when the NATION comes to their stadium and takes over. “Honey, just don’t look at those guys…they’re really big, and I think they’ve been drinking.”
September 11th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Trevor is going to get ran over, Richardson is much better stopping the run
September 11th, 2009 at 8:57 am
yeah man, i’m reaching….how many rings does dallas have? does that mean they’re the best franchise?no
September 11th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Dakota
Now comes the hard part. Getting the IT guy those front row seats to the Laker Cavs game, next to Jack.
I did the bribe, you must come through or we will be banned for life.
Dakota, don’t let me down. I stuck my neck out for you.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:59 am
When are they going to change regular season overtime rules?
The NFL should consider the NHL format. After a shortened period, say 10 minutes, if the score is still tied, it comes down to a shootout.
Marvin Harrison’s posse, I’m told, is open to suggestion.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Dell and Exla rode up to the jail wall on horses, tied a rope that was attached to their saadles to the window bars and tore down the wall.
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Only in South Dakota, lol.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:03 am
airrade, the spurs have more rings in the past decade than any other team. does that make them the best franchise in the nba? no it doesn’t. have a good day
September 11th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Dell I am connected in LA I can get those for you.
But it wont be cheap.
“passes around an offering plate for Dakotas tickets”
September 11th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Send your donations to:
Free Dakota Fund
1313 Autumn Wind Blvd.
Hell, Ca 99666
September 11th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Very solid story on the UM vs. ND rivalry.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbc-t25-notredame-mi,0,6701119.story
BTW, the alltime record is 20-15-1, with the better school and program having the advantage.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Is seymour in oakland yet?…lol oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:10 am
New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum admitted Thursday the team should have disclosed Brett Favre’s torn biceps tendon on mandatory weekly injury reports over the final third of last season.
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I remember Elway went thru most of a season with a rotocuff tear & no one knowing about it until after the season. I don’t remember the Donkys getting in trouble for it.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Hopefully Trevor Scott and Jay Rich rotate A LOT. T. Scott is too small against the run on 1st and 2nd down and then looks too gassed to rush the QB on passing downs. Hopefully of they rotate they can keep the pressure on.
MNF is officially a must win. If not the announcers will talk crap about us on Seymore all frickin night. During the NE game and the Oak game. I may have to watch the game on mute just to enjoy it.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:12 am
i heard barbeque beaver is a specialty in south dakota
September 11th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Seymour will play monday night,..for the Patriots. oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Titans stopped the run but Ben torched them through the air for 350 yards.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Seymour will play monday night,..for the Patriots. oh snap.
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Good, we’ll get our #1 pick back, Oh (someone) snap (his little neck).
September 11th, 2009 at 9:17 am
The fact is this whole Seymore debacle is a last min move of desperation. They should have known they needed to fix this run D 8 months ago. And now they are gonna run with T. Scott the guy who was getting absolutely abused all preseason. What a joke.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Trevor Scott is like the little engine that couldn’t.
I don’t want to see Tomlinson stiff arm him to the ground like a safety!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Seymore will probably be chillin in the box at Gillette Stadium eating chicken wings during MNF.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Nah TWM the Pats dont have to return that draft pick, Goodell said on Mike n Mike that its theres regardless…the Raiders blew it,..oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I don’t know where Seymour is. All I know is when Merriman takes the field, the Coliseum better play Tequila.
-David White (twitter)
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LOL! White made a funny.
“Tequila” by The Champs would be the perfect song to play
September 11th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Cable says working details out so I’m gonna take his word on it and assume contract details. Last thing we want to do is issue 5 day letter because I don’t want a guy on my team that doesn’t want to be here. If that’s the case let’s get our pick back and let New England deal w/ a disgruntled player
September 11th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Dakota, Could you post every 5-10 minutes so we know your not banned again? LOL
September 11th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I think in the long run this is a good deal, lose pick and player never shows,..that will get the ball of change rolling in Oakland. oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:23 am
You will take cables word for it?…lmao…oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Wow, it interesting to read all the negativity about the golden boy Trevor Scott after the love affair most here were having with him all last year and leading up to the preseason. I never thought T. Scott was that good on passing downs or run downs, but I will reserve my wrath until after the Monday night game. I was also not impressed with Greg Ellis during the preseason, but at least he’s proven that he can be a highly productive DE in the NFL. Whether he can still produce at a high level remains to be seen.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Dakota, Could you post every 5-10 minutes so we know your not banned again?
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Dakota, could you post every 5-10 minutes so that I know I’m not the only podunk republican in here?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:26 am
So We can put all the Justin Fargas hysteria to rest now, eh?
I just can’t wait to see the play calling. I think we will know by the end of the first series what type of season we will have, and if we can start the Gruden watch.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Damn I hate the Patriots!!! Somebody should file elderly abuse against those guys for what they do to poor Al.
I feel like they are some buff orderly at a nursing home and your Grandfather starts shakin like hell whenever he walks in the room.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:27 am
oh snap! Biz Markie in the hizoooouuussseee
Seymour gets a bigger payday than Tommy Kelly.
true or false?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Is there ANY chance Satele starts over Carlisle?
Is Barnes healthy enough to sit Cornbread’s arse down?
It’s all about the offense. Seymour is just the icing.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Not from the raiders he dont,..he hates the raiders, wont show ever,..would rather not play then play here.,… oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:28 am
September 11th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Mcfadden hurt my week 2 anyway, book that one. oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:29 am
So We can put all the Justin Fargas hysteria to rest now, eh?
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Jhill: not really. Fargas isn’t healthy enough to play against SD and according to Cable “players don’t lose thier job to injury”
I’ll be convinced if McFadden starts Week 2 and 3 when Fargas is full go
September 11th, 2009 at 9:30 am
hold up.. satele got moved from center ?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Plunketthead
350 years in the air is not that much if you consider that Eddie Royal had that much against DeAngelo Hall buy half time last year in our opener.
Just kidding!!
Yeah you do bring up a significant point but if you take out 60 or 70 of those for OT and its a pretty solid performance.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Richard Seymour wants to get paid. If Big AL pays him what he wants then Seymour will be more than happy to play for the Raiders. Rodney Harrison is bitter because back in 2003 when the Chargettes released him he wanted to come to the Raiders, however after meeting with him the Raiders decided to go in another direction. R. Harrison has been bitter ever since.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:32 am
no mock drafts from u geniuses yet ?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Ben had all dam day to throw the ball. A QB should not be pump fakin 3 or 4 times on one play. Nobody can cover 4ever.
How about the end of the half with Kerry Collin scoring by going 70 yds on two plays. The exact same play.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Satele got moved from starting C to backup.
I’m suggesting, or probably wishing, that he could be better than Carlisle with his mobility.
Clearly reaching on my part. Throwing mud against the wall.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Dakota, Could you post every 5-10 minutes so we know your not banned again? LOL
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and say something dirty! lol
September 11th, 2009 at 9:35 am
This has gone way too far! Trade Seymour for another player!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Yeah Im sure Harrison is real bitter instead of playing for us he won 2 SB good call.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
gannon pump faked like 120 times each snap. it was amazing 2 watch .
September 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
First of all you are wrong about the fourty winers getting an additional 1 st rounder. They sacrafice that pick for not getting him signed and second that ice cube song was off the hook. Great link
September 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
What if Belicheat did make a promise to Parker and Seymour that they are working on a new deal and then just traded him during iin the middle of the negotiation phase. That would explain why Seymour is pissed and Cable saying that it is between the Pats and him. Remember that Bill did say Al called out of the blue.
We know Bill is cold hearted and has no class so this would not be below him.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Raider Dell Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Dakota
Now comes the hard part. Getting the IT guy those front row seats to the Laker Cavs game, next to Jack.
I did the bribe, you must come through or we will be banned for life.
Dakota, don’t let me down. I stuck my neck out for you.
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Dell, I have a “special” relationship with Jeanie Buss…
http://tonybruno.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/jeanie_buss.jpg
…what can I say, sometimes Phil’s hips act up and Jeanie still needs attention, so I am there for her…but floor seats next to Jack? I am not THAT good…but I can get them in the owner’s luxury suite.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Biz Markie=oh no super bowls snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Big AL is not going to give Seymour Albert Haynesworth Type money, but he is going to have to pay him more than Tommy Kelley. This could take some time to complete, but it’s well worth it. We have nothing in the caliber of a Richard Seymour defensively on the entire roster.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
You’re a Republicker too RRS? Be careful, those “teabagging” parties on CraigsList may not be what you are expecting…or maybe they will.
CUT MIKE HUFF!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
350 years in the air
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Talking about jano’s kickoffs?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
We better hope Khalif can be a good Rt and quick. Barring miracle I don’t see Jamarcus having much time in the pocket. Not worried about their running game but we don’t get any pass rush and that’s scary w/ Jackson Chambers and Gates
September 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Seymour is not going to retire, and he is not going to miss too many game checks.
I would call his bluff.
Sign the guy to top 5 money for 3 years and get on with it.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Adam S on Espn is saying the Raiders are sending Seymour the 5 day letter.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Nothing the calilber of Seymour? How about Nnamdi
September 11th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Trade Seymour!!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:42 am
BSJ: nice how you threw a little football comment in there at the end, if “CUT MIKE HUFF!” counts for anything …
very creative.
so why do you want Huff gone, softy?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Bo,
National championships
ND 12
Mich 7 (and they haven’t won an outright national championship since 1948! That’s almost as bad as the Cubs!)
September 11th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Mich Sucks!!!! Go Buckeyes!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:45 am
does anyone know if there’s truth to the rumor that mitchell may compete for the fs spot so that we could cut huff? mitchell has the speed for the job
September 11th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dakota, should we include basketball?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Cut Eugene, and Sign Pollard!!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Last time the Wolverines won an outright national championship in football…the Milton Berle Show had just PREMIERED! And the 1st newsreel in color was filmed in Pasadena, California!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Their best defensive player? Seymour wasn’t in the top 5 of defensive players on NE. He didn’t even dress for a few games last year when he was healthy.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Wolve Who?????
Go Buckeyes!!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:49 am
PS You can’t trade Seymour until he reports and passes a physical.
LOL
September 11th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Rodney Harrison was only good when he was on roids and he played for a franchise in the Chargers that no one in their home city even cares about. Let’s shock the world on Monday night. This Seymour thing is producing lots of locker room material as if we needed any more. Let’s go Raiders
September 11th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Raider O: what do you think we can get in return for Seymour? I hope it’s something significant, since we’re out a 1st rounder in 2011.
I wonder what teams we WOULD report to and what teams are willing to pay out the big time megabucks contract he’s looking for?
I’d ask Buffalo for Aaron Schobel and one of the following:
Chris Kelsay, Ryan Denney, Kyle Williams or John McCargo
Seymour gets to stay in the NY area and play against the Pats twice a year. sounds like a great deal to me!
September 11th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Belichick the great? Yeah he was just stellar when he coached the Browns wasn’t he? And the Giants too. Yeah he was great… lol
September 11th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I think I spotted Seymour in Toledo. http://www.toledogreekfest.com/photog.htm
September 11th, 2009 at 9:54 am
CUT MIKE HUFF!
Hey, if Texas Steve ain’t backing up the Longhorn Huff there’s no way I am.
Huff is always a half step late, which can be OK if you can deliver a hit. Huff has neither a talent for playmaking or hitting. Give the new kid with potential the game experience.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:54 am
The only thing I like about the pats is the stabilty of how they are run. Kraft is a very good buisiness man and runs them like a fortune 500 company..
September 11th, 2009 at 9:54 am
RR good idea send him to Buffalo.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:55 am
or what about the rumor that we’d trade seymours rights to carolina for peppers? prob won’t happen…maybe al’s gonna play hard ball with seymour and sit his whining arse
September 11th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Al:
http://michaelcorey.ntirety.com/Portals/1101/images//Street%20Person%20Laptop.jpg
September 11th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Since 1962, Notre Dame has graduated 98.74% of its football players in four years. As of 2006, only 13 football players in this time have left Notre Dame without finishing their degree requirements. Also of note is the 90% graduation rate of ND’s African-American players (only Navy and Boston College have higher African American graduation rates).[12]
The graduation rate of black football players at the University of Michigan is up but still below the rest of the school’s athletes, according to federal data released Tuesday by the NCAA.
Seventy-one percent of black football players enrolled in 2000 graduated from Michigan within six years, giving the group a four-class average of 46 percent. In last year’s data, which compares only scholarship players, the four-class average was 40 percent.
As a whole, the Michigan football program’s four-class average was up to 67 percent from 63 percent in the 2006 report, though Michigan’s overall four-class student-athlete average dipped from 78 to 76 percent. Michigan’s entire student body graduated at an 86 percent clip.
http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/2007/10/ncaa_releases_graduation_rate.html
go big blue!
lol
September 11th, 2009 at 9:56 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Krist! last nights game was bad… it looked like a 1st team preseason game…
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You must be nuts. That was an outstanding football game. Amazing what you can do with some actual talent on defense, isn’t it?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Dakota Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Last time the Wolverines won an outright national championship in football…the Milton Berle Show had just PREMIERED! And the 1st newsreel in color was filmed in Pasadena, California!
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Outright? We were undefeated, Nebreaska wasn’t. But since you live in a province of Nebraska I’m sure you disagree.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Rockstar,
BBQ beaver? I’ll try almost anything once…food wise that is…
September 11th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Michael nobody is going to look at your links or read your posts. go away son.
September 11th, 2009 at 9:57 am
does anyone know if there’s truth to the rumor that mitchell may compete for the fs spot so that we could cut huff? mitchell has the speed for the job
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I don’t think Gibson #36 is ready to challenge anybody for a starting job just yet. He’s been at school or injured all offseason. He’s just trying to learn a few ST plays to be active on Week 1 and possibly fill Tyvon Branch’s old role of ST gunner
unless you’ve got a link or something which states otherwise?
September 11th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Bo, Nebraska comes in a distant 3rd on the NCAA football teams I detest…USC and Michigan go back and forth between first and second place….
1997 sucked
September 11th, 2009 at 10:00 am
no!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Dakota,
ever tried squirrel brains?
September 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
lol Bo…i’m actually livin in san antonio now so i’m very close to austin, however, i was born and raised in el paso which is why i pull for UTEP. hell, that’s all el paso has besides dust storms and hot mamis..lol
September 11th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Hey Texas Steve…the Spurs suck
September 11th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Notre Dame students graduate in such a hurry because they’re running from the priests!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:03 am
i know UTEP stinks, but they did produce jlh and thomas howard. i think they’re both decent players
September 11th, 2009 at 10:04 am
GO UTEP!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Almuerzo!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:05 am
recipes for ya Dakota!
You shave the fur off the top of the head and fry the head whole. The skull is cracked open at the dinner table and the brains are sucked out.
The second most popular way to prepare squirrel brains is to scramble them in white gravy or to scramble them with eggs. In each case, the walnut-sized skull is cracked open and the brains are scooped out for cooking.
squirrel tastes like chicken — if you add ketchup.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:05 am
So, a friend of mine has season tickets to the Broncos…I am trying to talk him out of the Steelers or Patriots tickets…I’ll probably get stuck watching SD or KC play in Denver instead…
September 11th, 2009 at 10:05 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Michael nobody is going to look at your links or read your posts. go away son.
Hey, Lou Zer:
I do realize that checking out a link would require the ability to use a mouse button. I do agree that perhaps this would be too compliacted for the cadre of toothless hillbilly, Spam-sucking trailer trash that comprises Raider nation.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:06 am
It was funny to see Steeler fans get a little antsy when the teams were tied going into halftime. I swear, I heard a couple of boos. Hell, if the Raiders are tied with the stupid Chargers going into the half of Monday night’s game, I’ll start the standing ovation.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:06 am
ottocrat Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 10:06 am
It was funny to see Steeler fans get a little antsy when the teams were tied going into halftime. I swear, I heard a couple of boos. Hell, if the Raiders are tied with the stupid Chargers going into the half of Monday night’s game, I’ll start the standing ovation.
YOU SHOULD GIVING A STANDING OVATION IF AL IS ABLE TO CHANGE HIS DEPENDS DIAPERS IN TIME.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Lady Quinn will start against the Vikings!
Chris Berman is predicting an upset …
September 11th, 2009 at 10:08 am
don’t hate on the spurs now Dakota…they’re a class organization and always competitive. i don’t much follow basketball being from el paso, but been pullin for the raiders since i first watched nfl as a kid. am i mistaken, or are you a notre dame fan?
September 11th, 2009 at 10:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 10:05 am
recipes for ya Dakota!
You shave the fur off the top of the head and fry the head whole. The skull is cracked open at the dinner table and the brains are sucked out.
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I think I saw that in a movie once:
http://images.dailyfill.com/d9e8e9c08c7e4a1b_8b51a87bdc164f03_o.jpg
September 11th, 2009 at 10:08 am
RR,
I think a few teams would be interested, and 2 are in the AFC East: Miami & NY.
TO know we all hate this option, but the Broncos would love to have Seymour. They may give us a lot for him, including BM!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Texas Steve, I am a Lakers fan so I had to give you some grief! Yep, ND fan too.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:15 am
i hear ya man, i expected the grief on a cali forum..lol lakers and spurs did have some exciting series in the past. nd did put a whoopin on someone last week, if i remember correctly
September 11th, 2009 at 10:15 am
RR,
Also; The Panthers, Bills, Browns, and GB!!
Hawk and a DT for Seymour!!!! I like this one!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:15 am
hawk and a dt does sound good Raider O…seymour obviously doesn’t want to be in oak
September 11th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Can you turn around and trade a player you just received in a trade? Or is it just the NBA that has such restrictions?
September 11th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Raider O: I’m sure the donks would trade BMarsh for him in a second, but our WR corps is loaded once Chaz Schilens returns
trade Seymour to the Jets for FS Kerry Rhodes & DT Sione Pouha!
trade him to the Dolphins for RT Vernon Carey & LB Channing Crowder!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:18 am
free john bowie! free richard seymour! hmmm.. jon and rich
FREE BIG & RICH!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Seymour is waiting on a deal. Has to be. Would Cable get away with saying on two occasions that Seymour wants to be a Raider.
I can’t understand why the deal isn’t done already.
This is not the time for Al to come to his senses and actually pay guys what they’re worth.
That being said, if it takes him missing week one and getting on boeard, long term, I won’t like it but I’ll live with it.
Seymour could have shown some class and showed up for practice under his current contract at least made a statement.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Dakota,
He is a Raiders, so you can cut, sign, or Trade him.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:23 am
*sign: Franchise him!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Raider O: i’d only trade Seymour to the donks if they were offering Ryan Clady!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:28 am
the thing that’s most concerning about seymour is his crooked agent. they’re gonna break al’s pocket book
September 11th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Unless the Raiders can work a trade for him, this is going to end badly someone. Either the Raiders get robbed of a high draft pick or the Pats get handed a nearly irreperable situation.
Starting to think that a realistic solution for the Raiders would be to trade Seymour, likely to the Jets or Fins. Not sure that any team would be willing to give up the value that Al did, but either AFC East team would be getting a HIGHLY motivated pro bowl level defensive lineman. Seymour would be looking for both vengeance and a big contract, either of which are proven means of getting the best out of a player.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:31 am
i’m sure the fins would scoop him up in that division
September 11th, 2009 at 10:32 am
RR,
It’s not my 1st option!
1- GB: Hawk & Kampman for Seymour & T Scott!!
2- panthers: J Peppers
3- Jets/ Browns/Bills/ Miami
4- Denver: the only player I would want is BM, and the rest are not better than what we have.
No way a team trades their LT, 1st RD pick, and future LT for a 30 year old DE!!! Maybe Josh would, if you ask him!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:33 am
1. ship him to Buffalo for Aaron Schobel and one of the following:
Chris Kelsay, Ryan Denney, Kyle Williams or John McCargo
2. trade Seymour to the Jets for FS Kerry Rhodes & DT Sione Pouha!
3. trade him to the Dolphins for RT Vernon Carey & LB Channing Crowder!
which would be the best scenario for Oakland?
September 11th, 2009 at 10:33 am
The real Dakota will respond correctly…
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MICHIGAN SUCKS AND IS GOING DOWN!!!!!
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Welcome home Dakota!!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Come on guys, we are not going to trade Seymour…
Just pay the man Al…if you could bring yourself to pay the likes of D. Hall, T. Kelly, J. Walker huge money, then you can pay Seymour…at least his play has earned that type of contract!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Thanks Oaklifer!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:41 am
PAY HIM!!!!!
TRADE HIM!!!!!
I DON’T CARE!!!!
JUST DO SOMETHING WITH HIM!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:43 am
cut walker and give seymour some of his money. i think our receivers can do without him.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:43 am
The more this drags on, the more this appears to be an Oakland Raider problem and not a NE patriot problem…by drafting and sending a letter to Seymour (which we may or may not have done) are we taking ownership of him and giving up our rights to get our pick back?
September 11th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Dakota, Al’s money might not be good enough. Seymour likely feels that if he can just escape Oakland he can land a contract similar to anything Al offers with a team of his choosing. Unless Al completely blows him away with something that dwarfs what his FA market value is perceived to be (and further screws the Raiders’ finances in the process), Seymour wants nothing to do with the circus that is the Oakland Raiders.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Dakota,
I don’t think it’s a question of the amount, but the finer details.
We all know Al will pay the man. I wonder if there really is some sort of dispute with the Patriots over a bonus or something in the current deal.
The Patriots can play dumb a lot easier than we can because they have credibility with the national media.
When Tom Cable says ‘oh, it’s on their end and we’re working out details,’ he’s obviously a liar, but when Billicheck says ‘we don’t have his rights, as far as I’m concerned it’s on Oakland,’ it’s fact.
Again, I don’t think Cable could get away with putting words in Seymour’s mouth (maybe a fist, but not words – Cable Bumaye).
September 11th, 2009 at 10:45 am
hawk and kampmann would be a sweet deal, don’t see the packers givin them up though…
September 11th, 2009 at 10:48 am
If this trade goes through and we lose our 2011 1st round pick, what they hell are we going to talk about between January and April of that year? Which undrafted free agent Al might take in the second round?
September 11th, 2009 at 10:49 am
i don’t see cable as being a liar either. he seems to be a straight shooter, unlike belechick. maybe the pats do owe him 6 mil? they wouldn’t admit to it
September 11th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Dakota: I got something for ya
Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem). What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don’t have to pass a urine test.
So, here is my Question: Shouldn’t one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them?
Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their butt doing drugs, while I work. . .. Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?
I guess we could title that program, ‘Urine or You’re Out’.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:52 am
lol RRS…couldn’t have said it better myself
September 11th, 2009 at 10:53 am
The Pats owe him nothing. He was entering the last year of his agreement. Bonus and signing monies have already been paid.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:54 am
‘Urine or You’re Out’….sound good too me, lol. Does this apply to food stamps too?
September 11th, 2009 at 10:55 am
RRS I agree with 375, nice post! Hope Jerry doesn’t you for posting off topic material.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:55 am
If this trade goes through and we lose our 2011 1st round pick, what are we going to talk about between January and April of that year? Which undrafted free agent Al might take in the second round?
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hey man, if the Bears hadn’t traded away thier draft picks for Jay Cutler they would have drafted Mike Mitchell in the 1st Round!
LOL
September 11th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Michael you know nothing. You are being laughed at.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Maybe he can’t pass a physical cause he’s on the juice and wasn’t expecting to take one, as he wasn’t expected to be traded.
Of course, this is all speculation. Which more or less, makes me Mike Florio (except not a chump).
September 11th, 2009 at 10:57 am
TS,
Hawk & Kampman are not adjusting well to the 3-4 Defense, But Seymour is used to it & Scot can rush the passer. That’s all he can do! lol
Kampman lacks that speed, and Hawk is a 4-3 LB. Kampman is a Base End trying to cover TEs!! He can’t do it.
I think such a trade can happen, if we offer Scott, Seymour, and a pick!
JUST DO IT AL!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Every trade in the NFL is contingent on the player passing a team physical… If he does not pass, then the deal is void. Legal contracts are my profession…
September 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
*as he wasn’t expecting to be traded.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:59 am
I don’t buy that the Pats owe him money and won’t pay up.
All his bonuses were due well prior to the trade and all that remains on his contract are the 17 weekely regular season paychecks that are now the Raiders’ responsibility. Bob Kraft is very image conscious owner and would’t allow the illegal withholding of payment, which is essentially what this would be. Even if it were the case, it would result in legal action but nothing that would hold up the trade.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:00 am
maybe his feelings are hurt and he feels the pats “owe” him an apology. it’s hard to feel sorry for some of these athletes who don’t want to pack up n move from one mansion to another. seymour gets zero sympathy from the nation. he needs to man up and do his job.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:02 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Every trade in the NFL is contingent on the player passing a team physical… If he does not pass, then the deal is void. Legal contracts are my profession…
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Jake Plummer refused to report to the Bucs and they never got their 4th round pick back did they?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Let’s leave the Rats out of this. The Trade is Done, and they are not envolved anymore.
As BB said: he is a Raider Now, so we can’t even talk to him!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:04 am
one hit to the knee and a few wild nights on the town and seymour could be a pooper-scooper for a living. he should feel blessed to still be playing a game for a great living.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Bucs opted to keep his rights, for some reason. maybe they thought they could sign him. It is an option but not one Al would make.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:07 am
if Seymour is the Raiders property and the Pats are still talking to him, can we hammer them for tampering like AD claims they did with Randy Moss?
that would be funny.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Let’s stay with the Facts!!!!
Here is what we know:
1- we traded for him Sunday 9/6 for our 1st pick in the 2011 draft.
2- he is not here.
3- it’s been 5 days since he was traded, and he’s still not here.
4- RG & BB say the trade is Final!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:07 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Every trade in the NFL is contingent on the player passing a team physical… If he does not pass, then the deal is void. Legal contracts are my profession…
Have you read the 375 page collective bargaining agreement? It is clear that once the trade was registered with the NFL, the Pats are out of this. If he reports and passes the physical, he belongs to the Clippers (I mean the Raiders). If he doesn’t, he belongs to the Raiders but they needn’t pay him if they put him on the refused to report list. However, the draft pick belongs to NE at this point.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:08 am
‘Dick’ doesn’t want to report and get “franchised” next year.
He’s dragging his feet to try and get that in writing. I say ’screw him’ and all these “i don’t want to get franchised’ crybabies. I’m sick of these players telling the teams what and how they will be dealt with.
If he doesn’t like it, RETIRE!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Okay, if the Raiders can get their pick back, and they have not done so yet, then one could only conclude that they are simply working out the terms of a deal.
If Seymour is refusing to play for Oakland, then the Raiders would have already demanded that they trade be rescinded (unless of course the Raider management is delusional, uh-oh!)
September 11th, 2009 at 11:09 am
RS is VERY high maintenance. BBelichick got tired of the act as did his fellow players (hence, his removal as a team captain). I’m sure he will thrive in the structured environment of the Raiders with their recent dedication to excellence.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:10 am
that would be funny RRS…no wonder the pats are keepin their mouths shut
September 11th, 2009 at 11:10 am
The trade has not been registered with the NFL. They only approved it. Not registerd until all conditions are met or waived…
September 11th, 2009 at 11:11 am
The raiders don’t want the pick back. They want Seymour… Look guys none of us are attorneys . Nobody, not us or any of the talking heads know what is really happening behind the scenes.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:12 am
no matter how high maintenance he is, i think al will get it done some how. it’s no longer up to seymour at this point. i think the 5 day letter is to make him come take the physical, right?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:13 am
The media reported the trade paperwork did NOT have a provision in it stating that the deal was contingent on the player passing the physical. Sometimes that’s agreed to; sometimes not. Not in this instance, I guess.
Ooops!!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I actually am an attorney.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:14 am
By the way, his knees are shot. His intensity are way down. He is still good, but his best days are long over.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Pro player contracts are very similiar to real estate contracts. Deals have contingencies. I think Al is a little brighter that he’s getting credit for.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:14 am
why wouldn’t Cable talk to Seymour within 24 hours of our Thursday night practice to gameplan for SD?
how long would it take to give him a jingle and say “hey man, we need you. what’s the friggin hold up? got a letter coming your way if you’re not in Alameda tonight that says you’re not getting paid this season unless you report, take a physical and kiss Al’s ring by 9/16″
September 11th, 2009 at 11:15 am
well then that would mean he’s already oaks property right? wouldn’t that benefit the raiders being that we know he will pass their physical?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Merriman should be jailed,and banned from football forever!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Trade him to Carolina for the rights to Rae Carruth.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:17 am
They want his fat rear to stop the run. Who cares about his knees… And if they are then he can’t pass the physical then can he?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:18 am
“IF” Seymour is waiting for a deal the holdup may not be with him but with his agent……
Who is Seymours agent??????????
EUGENE PARKER…….
September 11th, 2009 at 11:18 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Pro player contracts are very similiar to real estate contracts. Deals have contingencies. I think Al is a little brighter that he’s getting credit for.
No they aren’t. The Collective Bargaining Agreement covers most of the provisions.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:20 am
i guess that depends on the physical itself and how hard he tries to pass it..lol
September 11th, 2009 at 11:20 am
eugene parker=turd bucket
September 11th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Al Davis is now the sucker-mark of pro sports. It really is pathetic. If he wasn’t so litigious, the NFL should consider removing him as an owner and putting a sentient person in charge. Right now Al has the brain power of cream of wheat.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:23 am
here’s the physical:
Seymour, we need to to knee Shawne Merriman in the groin on MNF 9/14 like Tyler Brayton did to Jeremy Stevens. If you get that done and your knee holds up, you passed the physical and we’ll give you a Tommy Kelly type of contract. Deal?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Michael: it’s odd to claim to be an attorney when all your posts resemble those of a bitter 17 year old
September 11th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Seymour’s best years are behind him? Is that why they were negotiating an extension with him and not Wilfork?
LOL …
The Pats kool aid is ridiculously strong. Lots of sugar. I bet we could’ve traded that same #1 for Tom Brady enabling them to keep Cassell. Those same Pats fans would be saying, Oh, he’s old, coming off an injury, best years are behind him, yada yada yada.
Too funny.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:26 am
nice RRS. i would enjoy anyone of our players knockin merriman out.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:26 am
RR-it isn’t up to Cable to call the guy.as you have no doubt heard many times he has to worry about the game at hand and the players who are here.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:26 am
So Pats fans are really happy about the Burgess trade?
Doug Jolley trade?
2011 #1 pick????? Really???? How’s the defense looking in 2009 and 2010? LOL!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Doug Gabriel*
September 11th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Just one question for the Pats fans …
Will Belechick be fired when he misses the playoffs for the second straight year? Or does he get until 2013? You know, right about the time the 2011 1st rd pick MIGHT actually develop into an impact.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:29 am
pats kool-aid is too strong for sure…soon as brady goes down we can watch moss just give up and weep about another year with no ring.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:32 am
The next pro athlete to disregard $ will be the first.
Seymour will not be hit in the pockets. 250k or so per game? We will soon see how strongly he feels about what ever he’s going through.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:32 am
The Pats were not trying to hard to renew him. They have lots of guys who are free agents after this season. Pro Bowl kicker, two starting OL players and also Wilfork. They have Jarvis Green who is outstanding and will take RS’s place. Recall they cut their starting safety Lawyer Milloy a few days before the 03 Season?
They went 14 and 2 and beat Carolina in the Super Bowl that year.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Not even an attorney would know how this deal will work out without seeing the exact language of the trade agreement. Call me cynical, but I wouldn’t put it past Al and the boys to have overlooked certain provisions that would normally be in a trade agreement.
I happen to have some contract experience myself and I know NE will argue that the deal meets the elements of a contract:
1) Meeting of the minds-Raiders will give up the right to the 2011 1st round pick, Pats will give up the rights to Richard Seymour;
2) Offer and Acceptance-One of the teams made the offer, the other team accepted the offer;
3) Mutual Consideration-the Raiders receive the RIGHTS to Seymour, the Pats receive the RIGHTS to the 2011 first round pick;
4) Performance-The Raiders transferred the rights to the pick to the Pats, the Pats transferred the rights to Seymour to the Raiders;
5) Good Faith-the Pats didn’t know Seymour would refuse to play for the Raiders.
NE could argue that the trade has been consummated, the rights have been exchanged and it is not their fault if the Raiders cannot control their hold out player. NE would point to the fact that if their pick in 2011 holds out, they couldn’t void the deal and get Seymour back from the Raiders now could they…
…and we all know which side the NFL will take…
September 11th, 2009 at 11:33 am
…yes, I am paranoid when it comes to the NFL and the Raiders…
September 11th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Disagree with point 5 Dakota. I they suspected he would refuse but hoped he wouldn’t.
Also, how many trades , in all sports, have been cancelled because the traded player did not pass a physical? Happens all the time.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:37 am
What the heck does not trying too hard mean?
Cmon!
They WERE negotiating with him, NOT those other guys. Had the Raiders not traded for him, he would be a Patriot until he retired.
It’s niether here nor there man. I am more than happy to have the guy who you are implying you didn’t want, lol! I really couldn’t think of a single guy I would rather have to solve our #1 problem of RDE. Maybe Mario Williams, but he doesn’t have the winning pedigree that Seymour does.
Again, I just simply can’t thank you guys enough.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Dakota,your hate for Davis is well documented,but i seriously doubt he would overlook “certain provisions” while making a trade.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Post 427, keep your reality to yourself. We have a game on Monday to expect to win.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Put Bryant at DE, if you want to stop the run.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
And to show nofavoritism toward the Raiders in view of John Madden now being a NFL employee, Goodell upholds the trade and says its the Raiders problem.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Contractual experience Dakota? LOL!
You’re not referring to your standard forms at the pawn shop are you?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
14-2 and beat Carolina?
Are we talking about this year or what?
And are you really comparing Lawyer Milloy to Seymour?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
From the Boston media
12:20 [Comment From Guest]
What’s more likely, Seymour getting Oakland to agree not to franchise him at the end of the season, or Seymour signing an extension with Oakland for a boatload of money?
12:21 Chad Finn: Probably the former, though I don’t think either scenario WILL happen. He has to report, or they’ll suspend him, and he’ll be an additional year from free agency. By all accounts — most notably Rodney Harrison’s — Seymour is horrified to be going there. But he doesn’t really have much of a choice.
How is it that one of the major players in the last decade for the Patriots, Richard Seymour, is causing significant waves with potentially serious consequences in the NFL and nobody in the Boston media, including the Globe apparently knows anything about it? Whatever happened to first-rate investigative or behind-the-scenes reporting?
12:45 Chad Finn: Because the Raiders don’t have a clue what’s happening, the Pats won’t say a word besides “he’s their player,” and Seymour won’t answer his phone and sends someone else to anwere the door. It’s not from a lack of effort, but you can’t make up answers when you don’t have them. It has been interesting to hear Rodney Harrison’s take on this, since Seymour has talked to his ex-teammate and friend, if only to get the sense for how distraught Seymour has been. Hey, I wouldn’t talk, either, if I got traded to the Raiders.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Parker is not the problem. He got a lot of players in on time this year. Obviously his biggest rookie client, Crabtree, is not too bright and is getting bad advise elsewhere. ( Family and Deion sanders to name a few.).
September 11th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Big Ben is Fat!! Just as fat as JR!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:40 am
be back later. work to do
Miami is going to sweep the patsies
September 11th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Back to work. later fellas..
September 11th, 2009 at 11:41 am
the choice for Seymour is:
1. retire
2. report to the Raiders
now i should say that if he reports… the Raiders should prompty allow him to fail his physical… and that should negate the deal…
September 11th, 2009 at 11:43 am
How do you prove that NMI? Eric Mangina doesn’t work there to throw Bill B. under the bus again!
And as to the physical, he hasn’t failed a physical yet has he? If he doesn’t want to play in Oakland, but shows up and takes a physical, the Raiders can’t just claim he failed the physical and get the pick back. The Pats are going to demand an independent third party medical exam (probably from the KC, Denver or SD medical staff, lol), and they will verify that the player is healthy. Then we are SOL.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I believe that all NFL trades are contingent on passing a physical. This is the only potential sticking point to Seymour being completley a Raiders’ problem.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:45 am
jhill Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Contractual experience Dakota? LOL!
You’re not referring to your standard forms at the pawn shop are you?
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Hell no, I’m talkin’ about my same-day loan business! Before you sign at the bottom, the Truth in Lending Act requires that I inform you that I am about to bend you over this table and take all your money…now please sign here…
September 11th, 2009 at 11:46 am
so the boston media and a juiced up harrison are good sources for information? gimme a break…pats fans are very bitter that they lost seymour i see.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:48 am
This just in: Richard Seymour has now surpassed Terdell Sands as the worlds largest invisible man.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:49 am
jhill Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Contractual experience Dakota? LOL!
You’re not referring to your standard forms at the pawn shop are you?
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The actual form:
1) Meeting of the minds-Hillrod Pawn LLC will loan $25 cash to Delores Johnson of Rapid City, SD, and Rushmore Pawn LLC will receive the rights to used AIWA DVD player;
2) Offer and Acceptance-Hillrod Pawn LLC made the offer, Delores Johnson of Rapid City, SD accepted the offer;
3) Mutual Consideration-Hillrod Pawn LLC receives the RIGHTS to used AIWA DVD player, Delores Johnson of Rapid City, SD receives $25 loan;
4) Performance-Hillrod Pawn LLC transferred the cash to Delores Johnson of Rapid City, SD, and Delores Johnson of Rapid City, SD transferred the used AIWA DVD player to Hillrod Pawn LLC;
5) Good Faith-Hillrod Pawn LLC has not faced criminal charges since 2007, and Delores Johnson of Rapid City, SD is a well known waitress at Hungry Joe’s Truck & Fuel.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:49 am
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Hey Chad. Based on Seymour’s unhappiness could the Patriots have signed him at the end of the year for cap friendly money? Based on recent events, it seems like location/winning was more important than dollars.
1:12 Chad Finn: No, dollars were pretty important to Seymour (who, by the way, was the league’s highest-paid player in ‘06, bonus money included. So spare us the sob stories, Ron). Remember the famous quote when asked if he’d take a hometown discount to stay here? “I’m from South Carolina.” I think he’s just stunned that the Pats dealt him, because he felt like he had all the chips. Either they pay me, or I hit free agency. I suspect he was blindsided by this deal.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Just so we’re clear… Richard Seymour has received the letter. In his hand.
The Pro Bowl defensive end, who is engaged in a well-publicized Sit Out instead of reporting to Oakland, got the five-day letter from the Raiders on Thursday. It was hand delivered to him, according to a friend of Seymour.
That means the clock began on Thursday. Remember, it was reported that the Raiders sent the letter, and we learned what it means. This is about a trade that sent Seymour to the Raiders for a 2011 first-round pick.
At least now, we know Seymour has it. And the fun continues…
September 11th, 2009 at 11:50 am
andrew33 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I believe that all NFL trades are contingent on passing a physical. This is the only potential sticking point to Seymour being completley a Raiders’ problem.
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So what? We wend him that five day letter, he shows up and passes his physical, and then holds out…the deal is done and we still don’t have a player. Yeah, we don’t have to pay him, but we lose the pick…yeah!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Hillrod pawn…hilarious!
September 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am
post 448..hilarious man..lmao
September 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am
i doubt the patsies would be able to ask for a 3rd party to give a physical.you see it happen all the time where 1 team will say a player failed their physical,yet the player will pass his physical on another team.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Dakota Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:32 am
4) Performance-The Raiders transferred the rights to the pick to the Pats, the Pats transferred the rights to Seymour to the Raiders;
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Here is the crux of the problem. There has to be performance by all parties. The Patriots have to execute the deal, Seymour has got to “perform”, ie show up, the Raiders have to sign their portion of the deal and pay Seymour. Seymour, one of the parties to the deal, did not perform on the trade contract or his own contract. That “should” negate the deal.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Bryant played De in college he could do it. How come we who are not pro football coaches can see that Bryant or Richardson are a better option at DE than Scott but Davis/Marshall/Cable can’t?
September 11th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Only way we get hosed is if he passes the exam and holds out forever.
You people may disagree, but I hardly miss the 2011 pick. Al picks better in later rounds. In the first he is too tempted by the nation’s best “athlete”.
Moreover, if Al is “retired” by then who knows who our new GM John Herrera will pick.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:56 am
I mean, how many “FRIENDS” does Seymour have?
All these sources popping out of the woodworks is comical.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Here is the crux of the problem. There has to be performance by all parties. The Patriots have to execute the deal, Seymour has got to “perform”, ie show up, the Raiders have to sign their portion of the deal and pay Seymour. Seymour, one of the parties to the deal, did not perform on the trade contract or his own contract. That “should” negate the deal.
Tell it to Judge Wapner
September 11th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Only way we get hosed is if he passes the exam and holds out forever.
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Or promptly retires. Then we would be hosed.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:59 am
al should punish seymour by making him sit out and wear one of his own personal white jumpsuits while riding the bench and being docked pay.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:59 am
OG,
Thats what I meant by forever. Not a Favre type retirement.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
inonewordraider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Just so we’re clear… Richard Seymour has received the letter. In his hand.
The Pro Bowl defensive end, who is engaged in a well-publicized Sit Out instead of reporting to Oakland, got the five-day letter from the Raiders on Thursday. It was hand delivered to him, according to a friend of Seymour.
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(2:01 am, Thursday, Richard Seymour’s house)
Knock Knock…ding-dong ding-dong ding-dong…knock knock knock
Door opens
RS: What the hell are you doing pounding on my door at two am! Someone better be dead, or you will be!
PTJ: My name is Priesttj, and I am an errand boy for Mike Taylor and John Herrera of the Oakland Raiders, so listen up Mr. Ungrateful! This is a letter stating that you must report to the Raiders in five days or your are screwed! You’ve been served boy!
RS: Come here you little….
(PTJ running away, but yelling back at the house)
PTJ: That’s right you patsy Patriot, get your butt in Oakland or we will make your life miserable! One more message from the Boss…if your kids are holding you up, they will be taken care of, one way or another!!!!
RS: WTF?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Who is this Michelle guy. Beat it, go back to your Tom Brady fan club blog and listening to your Hanson cds.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Hahahaha. Likely happened just that way Dakota. Except Priest would have yelled “Period!” at the end of each sentence.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
he’s a pats fan and a lawyer, allegedly. never have cared much for either.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Well, I think the “he just wants to spend labor day with his family before leaving” theory has just sailed, hasn’t it? All aboard! Leaving Denial. Next stop, Anger.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Seymour show up yet?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Hanson? I have Miles Davis and John Coltrane playing.
Who said “There’s no there, there?” What did she (a hint)refer to?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Dakota
So the news yesterday of you being banned, was more of your prankster bs?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Proud Pats fan, through thick and thin, since 1966. Saw them play in Fenway Park, Harvard Stadium, Boston College, Schaeffer Stadium, Foxborough and Gillette.
Less than proud to be an attorney at times.
The Raiders are pathetic.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I love how people/fans say just pay him already like a 7 yr 50.5 million dollar contract with 18.125 million guaranteed is nothing. Well, that’s what Tommy Kelly got so of course Seymour is going to want more. These matters take time and a talent like Seymour is worth the wait.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Pats were a real powerhouse all those years.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
RS justs wants to spend Thanksgiving, Channukah, Kwaansa and Christmas with his family but will report right after.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
These matters take time and a talent like Seymour is worth the wait.
LOL. Have you seen him play in the past year? He has lost several steps. He was a DNP-CD last year I believe. He is not the Richard Seymour of 4 years ago. BB ruined his knees by playing him at Fullback. Never been the same since.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Michael
No one cares…scram
September 11th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I agree. The Pats sucked until the mid-seventies and then again (except for the 86 team that got smoked in the SB) until Parcells came home. Since then, they’ve been very good and they are the winningest team in the decade (2 games better than Indy in regular season).
September 11th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
seymour received the 5 day letter by D white
September 11th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Pats site down? Or your wi-fi does not work so good in Brady’s bushes.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
This is more fun. It is like watching the kids in the woodworking class in high school try to do calculus.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
He will report right after XMAS. He needs some time for the grieving process to play out.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Wow.
Seems two parties went from “penthouse to outhouse”.
First Seymour, blindsided, and faced with the stark reality that his life as he knows it, his “nirvana” is, for all intents and purposes, over. From NE to Oak..two teams that are as far apart by miles as they are by perception..
And then the Raiders, and their fans, immediately assumed they’ve reached the pinnacle, and that SD was road kill come Monday night.
Raider fan quickly announced to one and all “We are now complete. Matters little that we have 5 holes on defense, we have Seymour and by osmosis, we are complete. SD is going down. Division title is ours.”
And now, a scant 4 days later, it appears that those who were quick to tout Al as “still having it” are slowly, albeit “oh so slowly” accepting the fact that everything that is being said about the Raider organization being totally dysfunctional is a lot closer to fact, than fiction. Instead of praises, and visions of grandeur, instead it’s a funeral.
Being buried forever are comments that have long been dying a slow death.
You know the ones.
“Commitment to Excellence”
Phil Villipiano’s “Just win, Baby”
“Every player has always wanted to play for the Raiders”
Obviously there is no commitment, certainly no winning, and, as is oh so obvious, players just don’t want to play for the Raiders, unless you back up the Brinks truck.
Sad watching a “once mountain” crumble into an abyss, with no end in sight.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
So Harrison talked to Seymour and told him he was terrified of going to the Raiders. Cable spoke with him twice and he said he wants to be a raider. Who ever is lying should be fired.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Hey Michael,The Patsies are pathetic.Hows that undefeated season feeling going with a SuperBowl,priceless.Plus,you have Sandy Moss.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
SUP NATION
September 11th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/index.php/2009/09/11/defensive-end-richard-seymour-has-received-the-letter-from-the-raiders/
September 11th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
LOL. Have you seen him play in the past year? He has lost several steps. He was a DNP-CD last year I believe. He is not the Richard Seymour of 4 years ago. BB ruined his knees by playing him at Fullback. Never been the same since.
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I have seen him play in the past year he his production was solid to say the least. 52 total tackles, 35 solo and 8 sacks. I’ll take that kind of production from a DE everytime.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Dakota
So the news yesterday of you being banned, was more of your prankster bs?
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Dakota was on “double secret probation”.
that..and he had to mow the lawn.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
482, you nailed it. I used to love the Raiders even though I was a Patriots fan first. I loved the swagger. It is really pathetic now. We should boycott the team until they get a sentient owner who knows what he is doing, where he is and if he is wearing pants. The damage that the dysfunction is doing to the proud legacy will take years to undo.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
harrison is still cryin about that missed tackle in the superbowl vs the giants. he’s just a negative dude. hey michael, see post 476
September 11th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I just want to know when did Seymore hire Rodney Harrison to be his publicist. The guy is on every station.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
who’s are break out player this season? offense and d
my money is on mcfadden
September 11th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
where do you get “we” from michael? you’re not a true fan of any sort
September 11th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
I read that Seymour wants to wait and see how badly SD whips the Raiders before reporting. If it’s as bad as everyone thinks then he will most likely sit out 2009. I am guessing SD 38 Oak 9. Give or take a TD… The Raiders would probably lose to USC at this point. Why is Cable calling the plays? We are the only NFL team without an O Coord. The saddest thing is, Oakland ran the same offense SD runs now when Turner was in Oakland and the Raiders still can’t stop it. But then we were running it with Rick Mirer not Phillip Rivers. Or was it Culpepper? Or was it Brooks? Or was it…
September 11th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Article from two seasons ago about how Seymour’s knees were so screwed up, his effectiveness was very limited.
This is not an after the fact puff piece. Note the Jan 2008 date:
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2008/01/11/the_imperfect_season_of_richard_seymour/
September 11th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
So now he’s got 5 MORE days to stall out…
What a bunch of garbage,which, by the way,
Hey Al, why don’t you pursue these renegade blockbusters, during the OFF-SEASON, not a week B4 the season opener.
No way to Jerk w/ this team anymore, is there? Please don’t answer that…
September 11th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
482, you nailed it. I used to love the Raiders even though I was a Patriots fan first because of my man crush on Steve Grogan. I loved his whole rooster look. I loved his crop and his waggle. It is really pathetic now. He’s so old. We should boycott the Pats until Grogan agrees to come out… The damage that hiding his true nature is doing to his proud legacy will take years to undo.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
dmac, i say mcfadden as far as rb and murphy at wr. as far as d, hopefully branch at ss
September 11th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I am a Raiders fan. Love the eye patch and the slightly crack-glazed pirate vibe thing. I am one of you, although I am not on medication.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
So a friend of Seymore is saying that the Raiders hand delivered the letter Thurs. That means the clock began on Thursday. So five days puts us at Monday. So maybe he will play on MNF.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Who is we. Thought you was a Pats fan. Bandwagon please pull over for another pickup. 1966 but I used to love the Raiders. Grow a spine and take a side.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Canadian Raider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
So Harrison talked to Seymour and told him he was terrified of going to the Raiders. Cable spoke with him twice and he said he wants to be a raider. Who ever is lying should be fired.
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Maybe Seymore is the one lying.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
if no seymour, i think we all agree richardson is a beast compared to scott at de
September 11th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Raiders are my second favorite team. Hate the Eagles, Giants, Jets and Cowboys. Love the old AFL teams except for the Titans-Jets.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
OK, so Seymour sucks then, right? Which is it? Does he suck? Or is he great, and merely just ironing out some business back home before suiting up for the silver and black? It can’t be both, guys.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
JRich is no beast. The Suckeye grad is weak. Some surprise.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Cable if you telling the truth call Harrison and tell him hes full of crap
September 11th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Dakota
So the news yesterday of you being banned, was more of your prankster bs?
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No, I was really banned. I broke all of Jerry’s new rules in one single comment, and they banned me…for less than 24 hours lol.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
aint no 2nd favorite teams…we all know the guy at work who shows up like “well my pats lost, but the raiders whipped some san diego butt.” the nation doesn’t need or want waggon riders
September 11th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
OK, so Seymour sucks then, right? Which is it? Does he suck? Or is he great, and merely just ironing out some business back home before suiting up for the silver and black? It can’t be both, guys.
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Sucks as a Patriot, great if/when a Raider. Whats so confusing?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Canadian Raider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
So Harrison talked to Seymour and told him he was terrified of going to the Raiders. Cable spoke with him twice and he said he wants to be a raider. Who ever is lying should be fired.
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And which do YOU think gave the “politically correct” answer, as compared to an honest answer?
What COULD Cable say?
reporter: “And did Seymour say he wanted to be a Raider?”
Cable: “well..actually..I called and introduced myself. There seemed to be sobbing on the other end..people sounded distraught. So I said “Sure glad to hear you’re going to be a Raider….uh..hang on..lost my place on the paper..oh..ok..here it is.. And we just know you’re going to be happy here. You are happy, aren’t you?…
Richard??? Are you there???
And Richard said “yes”…so HELL YA HE’S GLAD TO BE A RAIDER…
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So instead he just shortened it to “yes”.
You notice he had NOTHING to add about the “discussion’?
I mean..here’s everyone waiting to hear how it went, what was discussed..and all Cable could come up with was “Yes”??
In other words, he had little good to report.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
# Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Raiders are my second favorite team. Hate the Eagles, Giants, Jets and Cowboys. Love the old AFL teams except for the Titans-Jets.
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Then why don’t you go and hang out with your 1st favorite team ? I’m sure you eat Eggos every day for breakfast.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
WHILE YOUR AT IT WHY DON’T YOU BOYCOTT THIS SITE.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Hey, Tex, when does your ESL class meet?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
not that jrich is a beast, but compared to scott. we do need an upgrade, but i’m speakin about monday night.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Yes like Shaq, he ruled as a Laker, and is a total butthole as a Magic, Heat, Sun, Cav etc etc
September 11th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
thurs-fri 24 hrs
fri-sat 24 hrs
sat-sun 24 hrs
su-mon 24 hrs
mon-tues 24 hrs
So the question becomes is it five full days or the 5th day.
If the former, it means he has to sit out, er, report by Tuesday. Would he be able to play anyway?
If not for the different color jerseies, he wouldn’t even know who’s on his team.
What a mess. I was dead wrong. I thought he’d practice yesterday.
What a chump. If he signs and plays well, I’ll eat my words again, but for right now – I’d rather have guys that want to play here.
Contract negotiations or whatever the hold up is, the guy should have made some good faith move.
Doesn’t matter if the Raiders are a good team or not, this is inexcusable.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
hey mikey boy, i think you’re much better suited as a frisco fan, that is, when your patsies aren’t playin.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
You be a good boy Dakota.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest
September 11th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I think he has to report WITHIN 5 days and it says that Thurs is included. So that would be Monday right.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
maybe al is planning for seymours private jet to land on the field as a pregame “extra.”
September 11th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
“If not for the different color jerseies, he wouldn’t even know who’s on his team.”
Huh? What if he looked up at the score board? The seats in the stadium (empty seats in Oakland)? The lack of media coverage? The lack of post-season chances? Not being on national TV?
He truly is an Inglourious Bastard.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
i think richardson should be starting over scott. bring in scott on third down passing plays. plus richardson looked somewhat better in the preseason.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
where are the new rules posted
September 11th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
“Sucks as a Patriot, great if/when a Raider.”
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Exactly…which makes this comments section a bastion of credibility in the blogosphere.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Hey Tex,
You think Texas will secede from the US?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
why should Cable call anyone?he should be busy getting ready for SD.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
i wish texas would secede that many less republicans in washington.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
KK, i would hope it never comes to that, but tx would prob lead the way..lol i’m lookin forward to the houston and dallas games since they’re both in tx this year.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Maybe he will jump from an airplane and land at the 50 yard line as the players do their stretching before the Oakland-SD game? Without knowing the plays (does Crable have any yet), he can draw up coverages in the dirt and be a star.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
why don’t you ask cable that mikey. cable mumbaye!
September 11th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
im leaving tomorrow for oakland from so-cal cant wait my first game in oak. man i hope we beat san diego ive been to every game in san diego and im getting tired of their mouths. as good as they think they are at least half the stadium is raider fans in san diego.
im curious to see how many charger fans will be in oakland
September 11th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
The Raiders are a blight on the NFL. That is why Seymour hasn’t shown up. Today’s Raiders aren’t even thought of as a legitimate football team. That is why Seymour doesn’t want to report.
The head coach punching out an assistant? A senile owner still calling the shots? DHB with the #7 pick when he would probably have been available at #37?
Come on, guys. I know it sucks for you because you can’t just change the team you root for because of poor results, but what Davis is doing to the Raiders is an embarassment. It borders on criminal. Your loyalty is being abused.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
wow andi, seems like you were “abused.” anything you need off your chest lil fella?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
No what sucks is…
that Seymour should have been HERE, making this unit BETTER, showing his ability as a LEADER and improving his questionable VALUE as a player.
Now he is MIA, losing value, and has SCREWED the Raiders already…
That’s what SUCKS!
September 11th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Andrew33 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
The Raiders are a blight on the NFL. That is why Seymour hasn’t shown up. Today’s Raiders aren’t even thought of as a legitimate football team. That is why Seymour doesn’t want to report.
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So true, and the so-called loyal fans need to stop accepting this.
The Raiders half the time can’t even line up straight. The Keystone Cops routine need to stop.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
andrew33 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
The Raiders are a blight on the NFL. That is why Seymour hasn’t shown up. Today’s Raiders aren’t even thought of as a legitimate football team. That is why Seymour doesn’t want to report.
The head coach punching out an assistant? A senile owner still calling the shots? DHB with the #7 pick when he would probably have been available at #37?
Come on, guys. I know it sucks for you because you can’t just change the team you root for because of poor results, but what Davis is doing to the Raiders is an embarassment. It borders on criminal. Your loyalty is being abused.
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We always have these doom and gloom as fans that come in here and pis on everyone’s sunshine. Can we atleast be a lil happy that the season is finally gettin ready to start. Is this the real Andrew Walter still pised because he was cut??
September 11th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
hey andrew why dont you go blog on whatever teams band wagon your on right now
September 11th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
although i was sitting here contemplating whether to pay the 300.00 direc tv sunday ticket and before i would never put a thought into it
September 11th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
hey andrew the cfl is looking to pick up garbage qb like yourself
September 11th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
534 — Cogently stated with great prescience!! Kudos to you. It is really sad. The term “blight on the NFL” is dead-on.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
# Brien the General Says:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
“Forget Ice Cube! He hasn’t been relevant since America’s Most Wanted album. He is a clown who wasn’t a Raider as a kid. He jumped on the wagon like most LA people after they won in 1983. Cube is as fake as they come. His raps are lame these days and he doesnt deserve to make a song about the Raiders. That should be reserved for a rapper from the Bay Area. Cube’s line just doesnt have the Raider legacy from the Oakland days in his bones”
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What? Hasn’t been relevant since AMW? Death Certificate was his biggest album ever, which came after AMW. AMW was really only consumed by hip hop audiences, where Death Certificate crossed over to the mainstream. Significantly, it crossed over to the mainstream without compromising itself. The entire album was critical as hell of the government and law enforcement and a lot of LA cops were partly blaming the riots on it. Ice Cube became an icon due to Death Certificate, which was after AMW.
And, Cube’s raps are not lame these days. His two recent albums are good. Are you talking about his radio songs in the past 10 years? Like “put your back in to it”, those stupid songs? Don’t tell me you’re judging rappers by their radio songs without even listening to their albums, just like a suburban college girl, who thinks LL Cool J is gangsta, would. Despite doing his movies, which I agree, have been stupid, his musical style never changed. Both of his recent albums mirror the spirit of Death Certificate, although I’ll admit I think the few songs with misogynistic lyrics are below him. His recent albums haven’t sold well because they were both made independently, but they’re both good. Brien, how old are you? Serious question.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Up Locomotive: When is your next Mensa meeting?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
PS, Locomotive:
It is either “team’s” or “teams’,” depending on whether you are referring to one team or more than one team. I know, English is hard for someone who grew up in a trailer eating spam on white bread, waiting for your cousin to come of age.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
KK-do you actually believe loyal fans are accepting “this”?face it,besides complaining,what can the fans do?do you believe coming here everyday and talking about how AD has lost it and should be relieved of his GM duties is going to change a thing?by reading the daily comments on here,i seriously doubt the fans are accepting things as they are.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
the same time as your arent you the guy with the helmet in the front row ?
September 11th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
BOYCOTT the team. This is a travesty. Don’t show until Al does the right thing.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
“the same time as your arent you the guy with the helmet in the front row ?”
$5 to whoever can rewrite that in English.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I’m trying KK…old habits die hard…
September 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
hey michael sorry didn’t know you and michael had a thing going. not that im against that sort of thing
September 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Suicidal man in police standoff in Castro Valley. Wonder if it’s Seymour.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
you and andrew
September 11th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
DAKOTA WHERE ARE THE NEW RULES POSTED
I HAVENT SEEN NORCOBOB IN HERE HE SURELY WAS BANNED
September 11th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
So what do you suggest Kell? Hide in a corner until the team starts to perform? Isn’t that called being a bandwagoner?
Maybe we should whine about it all the time? That should help fix it?
Maybe we should stop being Raider fans? Lord knows we haven’t had a winning season in a few years.
I have an acquaintance that had a leg amputated because we was hurt in active duty. He had a raw deal dealt to him and he rarely complains about it. Doesn’t give the “oh poor me” crap you seem to give every day on this blog.
Fact of the matter is that the Raiders are having a tough time. We are still going to be fans. Quit tryingto convince us to see life in your twisted “cup is empty” view. Most of us don’t care about your view. Us whinning about the state of the Raiders in the last two decades will not change anything. The only thing that will change that is time. If you can’t ride it out, you should re-evaluate your priorities a little.
Maybe you should go root for a team that is winning now, but you should do it now before they start sucking down the road and you start the cycle all over again.
Maybe a different sport?
Have fun whinning and see how much that changes anything. But hey, atleast you can say “i been a fan since the stone age.”
Blah! Broken record.
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KoolKell Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Andrew33 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
The Raiders are a blight on the NFL. That is why Seymour hasn’t shown up. Today’s Raiders aren’t even thought of as a legitimate football team. That is why Seymour doesn’t want to report.
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So true, and the so-called loyal fans need to stop accepting this.
The Raiders half the time can’t even line up straight. The Keystone Cops routine need to stop.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
i’m ready for a nice weekend of bass fishin followed by a monday night stomping of the dischargers! al davis for prez 2012
September 11th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Hey Michael and Andrew 33,both of you guys are blights on this site.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
#539- No bandwagon fan here. I was in the stands cheering Dick McPherson’s ill fated Pats teams. The are good now, but will suck again someday. That’s how it works. Barring Bob Kraft becoming a senile egomaniac who refuses to cede control to a sane and competent CEO, when they do suck again I will be there watching them rebuild.
The fact is that the way the Raiders operate is fundamentally broken. Success is all but impossible until it gets fixed. The only fix is Al Davis being removed from the decision-making loop and replaced by competent leadership. Just a fact. While I admire your dedication, I feel sorry for you guys. I really do.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Dakota Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I’m trying KK…old habits die hard…
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Why does the afternoon posters drop down 20 IQ points from the A.M.?
Good job Dakota.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Seymour is here in Massachusetts. I gather he lives near the stadium. It is worth losing his 3.8MM salary to avoid the stench of Al Davis on his c.v.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
ANDREW WHY DONT YOU AND MICHELLE TAKE A HIKE OOPS IM SORRY I MEANT MICHAEL MY SPELLING ISNT QUITE UP TO PAR.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Andrew, catch you later at the 4 Seasons bar in the Back Bay? Bring the wife as mine is coming by after jetting in from Paris.
Ciao, later dude.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I do agree that there is a desperate need of change in the leadership of this Team. A change of owner would be nice, but doubtful to happen in the next 10 years.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
oh well, bring him in time for the next game then…RS will come in mad as hell and take some heads off in the process
good posts by Lefty & Might
September 11th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
UP L.E.
Right here:
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2009/09/09/starting-over-to-clean-things-up-here/
September 11th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Definately, (& the Crowd needs to shout it out) when they play the Tequila song;
also if Seymour fails to report and NE wants to play hardball refuse to void the trade and not return us our #1 pick; then we should trade Seymour on Tuesday to the Dolphins for a #2 pick in 2010.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Lefty12 Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
KK-do you actually believe loyal fans are accepting “this”?face it,besides complaining,what can the fans do?do you believe coming here everyday and talking about how AD has lost it and should be relieved of his GM duties is going to change a thing?
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Yes I do. Blogs like this is, is where national stories originate. Keep the pressure on, demand more, something’s got to give.
Yes I believe it. That’s why I’m here.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Our friend Up Locomotive is a bit phobic. Quoting Lady MacBeth said, “methinks the lady doth protest too much.”
No answered my question. The answer of who said “There’s no there, there” is Gertrude Stein and she was referring to Oakland.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
we’re sure you know where he lives mikey…you’re prob at his place now goin thru his underwear drawer.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Off to the gym.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
The “visitor” spike is hilarious.
The old saying about no such thing as bad press … LOL!
And the fact that they come in here “dropping knowledge” is hilarious.
It’s like “Hey fellas, the sky is blue. Ahh ha ha haha ha!”
I mean please, at least have something to contribute.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
LISTEN IF THE RAIDERS PULL IT OFF ON MONDAY SEYMORE WILL BE SPEEDING TO OAKLAND. WE HAVE A WEEK DIVISION BEHIND US AND THE CHARGERS AND WE WOULD HAVE A CHANCE AT POST SEASON.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Ok Andrew,
Fair enough. You admitted your team sucked, is riding high, and will suck again. The nature of the beast.
Our team was good 6 years ago, sucks now, and will be good in a year or 2, if not this year. JMO!
Now I ask you, didn’t Parcells leave b/c he couldn’t buy the groceries?
And tell me what you think about Jerry Jones?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
lol gym,..lmao… oh snap!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Hey Michael you come on our site talking all that smack about The Raiders.Be a man and come back when things go wrong with your team.You can dish it out so you better be able to take it.That goes for all of you Raider Hating whatumacallits!!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR DMAC AND BUSH. THEY HAVE BEEN PINNED UP SINCE LAST YEAR
WE DID NOT USE THEM IN THE PRE-SEASON WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO US LOOKING REALLY BAD AT SOME POINTS BUT WE MUST NOT FORGET WE HAVE ONE OF THE BEST ONE TWO COMBOS IN THE BACKFIELD IMO.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Looks like we are wearing the white throw back jerseys on MNF. Why are we wearin away jerseys and SD is wearin home jerseys in our building??
September 11th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
LISTEN (sic) IF THE RAIDERS PULL IT OFF ON MONDAY SEYMORE (sic) WILL BE SPEEDING TO OAKLAND. WE HAVE A WEEK (sic)DIVISION BEHIND US AND THE CHARGERS AND WE WOULD HAVE A CHANCE AT POST SEASON.
How about:
Listen. If there Raiders were to pull off a win on Monday, Seymour will be speeding to Oakland. We play in a weak division, and we would have a chance to play in the post season.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
when people say “this team doesn’t care about winning”, who do they mean? Who is “this team??”
Al?
Cable?
Namdi?
Lechler?
Amy Trask?
Kool Kel?
Anyone explain??
September 11th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
HEY MICHAEL WHILE YOU WERE LEARNING WHERE TO PUT COMMAS IN HIGH SCHOOL I WAS OUT LEARNING WHERE TO PUT SOMETHING ELSE. WE CANT ALL BE DORKS
September 11th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Wife jetting in from Paris????
I see you!
LOL!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Off to the gym
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Is this your Facebook status??? Wrong site Kell.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
JERRY SHOULD GIVE CLEMENCY ON THE NEW RULES WHEN TROLLS ARE IN HERE.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Nothing more annoying than spell check blogger guy editing all your posts!
AZZ LONG AZZ U GIT IT, WHUT DUZ IT MADDER?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Off to catch my jet to head to London for a week. Will be staying near Sloane Square. If you are in town, feel free to pop by The Connaught, although I do remind you that ties are required to use the lobby.
Thanks guys. Back to the homeless shelter to you and please don’t use the restroom.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Exactly…which makes this comments section a bastion of credibility in the blogosphere.
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Most of us here for the entertainment… you, on the other hand, are here to get as much abuse as you can.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
oh yeah mikey, well my wives are jetting in from london. eat that with your fine wine.lol
September 11th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
MAN MY FFL WAS LOOKING GOOD TIL TROY P. WENT OUT STEELER DST ONLY 11 POINTS
September 11th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Yes I got 19 from Santonio Holmes for my FFL last night.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
raidertay Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Looks like we are wearing the white throw back jerseys on MNF. Why are we wearin away jerseys and SD is wearin home jerseys in our building??
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San Diego does not want to get their whites dirty on the dirt infield.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
His and her private Jets?
Man!
That’s what I’m talking about.
Or are you just refueling the one wifey is headed in on?
Wow!
Amazing!
How can I be down?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Did Harrison really say the Seymour is terrified to join the Raiders??
Dude, You are 6-6 310 lbs. Are you scared someone is gonna snatch you up in the shawer or somethis. He is sounding more and more like a Bich
September 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
The use of the pluperfect subjunctive is tricky for you reform school graduates. Put your teeth back in your mouth and go back to the underpass. Someone is about to steal your ball of rags.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
The home team always has choice as to which uniforms they are going to wear. Raiders wantwed to wear their white with silver numbers in black trim for their throw back jersey. The NFL office might have had some influence, potential $$$$ from jersey sales having the most influence of course.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Ok mikey …
Wanna try it for a 3rd time? I thought you were leaving?
I know about long good byes and all, but cmon!
Your wife must not be that hot!
Bloggers … Jet setting wife ….
Hmmmmm!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
You say we won’t be good until Al Davis leaves but we were in the Superbowl this decade when teams like the Dallas Cowboys and the Chargers weren’t. Just because the media loves to rip us watch closely by years end we will be 2nd in our weak division mind you but 2nd nonetheless. Rag on us not Denver or KC however as we like it that way so it’s that much more fullfilling when were winning
September 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
was anyone else amazed that bironas blew those fgs last night? man i’ll bet he’ll be hearin abt that for weeks
September 11th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Hey Mike, just make sure your wife doesn’t kiss you in the mouth when she meets with you. I just flew back from Paris and stayed in the same hotel as her.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
The use of the pluperfect subjunctive is tricky for you reform school graduates. Put your teeth back in your mouth and go back to the underpass. Someone is about to steal your ball of rags.
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Its Norco!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
“Off to catch my jet to head to London for a week. Will be staying near Sloane Square. If you are in town, feel free to pop by The Connaught, although I do remind you that ties are required to use the lobby.
Thanks guys. Back to the homeless shelter to you and please don’t use the restroom.”
Oh, gimme a break, fool.
What’s more sad, pretending to be high society, or doing so on a Raider blog?
What a clown.
Go ahead and ban me, Jon – it’s not worth it.
London. Lol.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
pluperfect ????
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Did you really pull the pluperfect card?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Only females and flits know the phrase “pluperfect subjunctive”.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
i reckon your jet has wi-fi eh mikey?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Bo, I hope you guys are just here for the entertainment, particularly the comedy, because that’s all Raiders football is anymore. Your comment about me taking abuse is nothing more than cyber macho mouthing. So impressive. Oh, and so intimidating…
September 11th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Not macho “mouthing” MR. Just a friendly note that we are on to you and your personality disorder. You seek out abuse to reinforce your terrible self image. It is a sad, self-reinforcing syndrome. I have explained this before…
September 11th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Later dudes.
I am really off to London. Not thrilled about the karma of today’s date.
Anyway, will try to log in from the flight. If not, catch you in a few hours.
You guys are the best. You really are.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Michael, is your first name George?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
“Back to the homeless shelter to you and please don’t use the restroom.”
Nice use of grammar.
You must have attended a game at one point in your life with Raider fans. You were probably beat up and your girl ran off and road the Amtrak (if you follow me, which I don’t expect you to, Connaught).
The tats, the strong stench of B.O. and M.J., E&J, and Hennie was just too much for your sensitive lifestyle.
Of course you were jaded.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Texas dolt, I don’t know. Most flights to the UK don’t. I hope so, though. The movies usually are insipid.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
605. Bingo
606. Peace be with you and never forget our Government perpetrated it…one percent own 80% of All the worlds wealth now…
September 11th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I mean Texas Tard, although that is redundant.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
if we don’t hear back, we’ll just assume you have the “swine flu.”
September 11th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
613. Good on ya bro!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
OFF TO GET IN MY 3/4 TON DIESEL AND GET 12 PACK OF NATTY LIGHT
September 11th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
don’t let that thong ride too high mikey. you seem a bit anal retentive today
September 11th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Bo, you caught me. It is George. George Bukkake.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Texas dolt, I don’t know. Most flights to the UK don’t. I hope so, though. The movies usually are insipid.
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Your in flight movies?
The “Look who’s talking” series…
September 11th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Texas Tard: I am wearing boxers. You? Tighty whities with skid marks?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Richochet,
For 25 years my best friend has been a 49er fan…we argue over who was the greatest receiver (81 not 80), whose dynasty was the best…we have conversation and bag each other for dumb picks and trades …
Drukenmiller vs. Marinovich
Bono vs. Brooks
JJ Stokes vs. Desmond Howard
etc.
Inteligent conversation takes much greater effort than sandbagging…we don’t however, redicule each other…that takes no effort.
If you are trying to be mediocre, you have suceeded.
Today I wished my buddy well on opening day, 49ers my catch the Cards napping and hungover.
I’ll ridicule when they lose, but it’s cool.
It’s only football brother…it’s kinda sad, however, if you need to win pointless arguemtns for your ego…but there are plenty of takes in here willing to make you feel like man.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Mr. Michael, does Elton call you Georgie or Boy? Say “HI” to him for Biz Markie please. Thanks, and oh snap.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
BA usually has a selection, but generally BBC drivel.
I think I will read unless I can get online — in which event I will keep up this colloquy with my new best friends.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
ask your wife mikey, as she does my laundry, skid marks and all.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
THEY SHOULD OF LET TOO SHORT DO THE RAIDER NATION SONG INSTEAD OF ICE CUBE
ALTHOUGH HE PROBABLY WOULD OF MADE A SONG THAT GOT HIM BANNED
http://www.zshare.net/audio/653861838a314314/
September 11th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
You guys are getting a little mean in here…Jerry will ban your butts in a heartbeat!!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
George, make it a soliloquy.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Such homophobes. Bay area overload? Is it dressing in black makeup and sitting with smelly men all day that drove you to the point of phobia?
Look, I am a Raiders fan; I am just not a moron. I want to do something to help my team. Boycott and criticism will take care of that pinhead Al D.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Leniency, not lienecy.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Bo, you are polysylabic!! Congrats.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
DAKOTA JERRY SHOULD SHOW SOME LIENIECY WHEN TROLLS COME IN
September 11th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I DIDNT SEE IN THE NEW RULES WHERE SAYING “OH SNAP” 1,000,000,000,000,000 TIMES EVERY DAY GETS YOU BANNED THATS TOO BAD
September 11th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I hope Bush is simply being held in check to conceal his abilites and not riding pine because of some BS or attitude.
His big START this pre season consisted of about one hand off and we all know he was under utilized last year.
I think they’ll use RB by commitee, but stil, he needs more reps. Almost never tackled for a loss and deceptive in the open field.
Moidah’s DB’s.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Boycott and criticism will take care of that pinhead Al D.
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how much progress have you made the past 6 years getting the owner de-throned?
if you fail. try try again, eh?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
bush is def a beast…i hope mitchell on d is healthy and just waitin to unload on someone.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
THE NON USE OF DMAC AND BUSH IN PRE-SEASON IS A GOOD PREDICTION AS TO HOW MUCH THEY ARE GOING TO BE USED.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Bo, nobody seeks abuse like Al Davis.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
# Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Leniency, not lienecy.
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whatever Dude, but please dont miss your flight.
nice post Lowdown. same here with a Squeeler fan lol
September 11th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
be good to see bush in the backfield and dmac in the slot. overload sd with all the speed and quick passes
September 11th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Bo, what NFL team has played the most like a gay football team in the past 6 years? I mean, considering the stereotype that gay men are unaggressive and unathletic, and the way the Raiders have played on the field.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Flight is in 3 hours. I can post from the airport lounge. I can’t wait. This is really great.
You guys are the best. Truly the aces. I will dub you guys the Algonquin Roundtable of the Internet!!
September 11th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Would that be the Oakland Briss-Clippers?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
WEE NEED TO OVERLOAD THEM WITH TEQUILLA LOL
September 11th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Bo, 6 straight seasons with 11 or more losses is about as gay as it gets in the NFL. And Al Davis leads this team. Gaylord Al Davis? Fitting.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Thats “polysyllabic”, clown.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
IF YOU ARE TRUE RAIDER FAN YOU WILL NOT REPLY OR COMMENT ON ANYTHING MICHAEL SAYS FROM THIS POINT ON
DEAL OR NO DEAL
September 11th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Bo, 6 straight seasons with 11 or more losses is about as gay as it gets in the NFL. And Al Davis leads this team. Gaylord Al Davis? Fitting.
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Translation: Please abuse me.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
DEAL
September 11th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
I don’t even want to read this drivel. I’m out
September 11th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Bo, nobody seeks abuse like Al Davis.
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Yes, thats why he holds the record for HOF induction speeches. He wants people to think so little of him.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
PS, Locomotive:
It is either “team’s” or “teams’,” depending on whether you are referring to one team or more than one team. I know, English is hard for someone who grew up in a trailer eating spam on white bread, waiting for your cousin to come of age.
Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 11:14 am
By the way, his knees are shot. His intensity are way down. He is still good, but his best days are long over.
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Shouldn’t that have been…His intensity IS way down?
So, what kind of trailer did you grow up in again Michael?
September 11th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
be easy on mikey, it’s a fabricated home..lol
September 11th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
White bread, Spam, and Miracle Whip. Thats some good stuff.
My Grandma used to make it up for me.
Loved Velveta as well.
September 11th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
NflN top ten swans soft
September 11th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Al Davis: “I’ll give yaaaa my 2011 draaaaft pick for Richaaaaad Seymouaaaa.”.
Translation: Please abuse me.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Sorry to break your pathology down so harshly there MR, with the abuse issue. I acknowledge there was no tenderness in my honesty. The unadorned reality can hit a psychotic pretty hard…
September 11th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
al davis will always be respected as one of the best football minds in the game.period. all owners/gms make bad decisions sometimes…that’s just life.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Al Davis: “Lane Kiffin, the job is yourizzz. I’m givin you thaaa keys, kid”.
Translation: Please abuse me.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Al Davis: “Mr. Glaziiaaa, I’ll give you Jon Gruden for some draaaft picks and, some money”
Translation: Please abuse me.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
“Bill, I want my pick back, or I’ll rip your eyes out with these strangely female like fingernails!”
http://www.everyjoe.com/squibkick/files/2009/05/al-davis-nc-zumasportsworld273540-20090204-ala-p72.jpg
September 11th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Al Davis: “I’m moving thaaa team back to Oakland. The fan baaaase there is undenyyyyyable. I’m going to build an extension of the Oakland Coliseeeeum, and make it a 60,000 seat stadium, and sell it out every week”.
Translation: Please abuse me.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Al Davis: “Javon, stay. Keep the money. You’re going to be the next Mervyn Fernandez”.
Translation: Please abuse me.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
“I’ve never walked off the field against San Diego with a `W’ and that just leaves a bitter taste in your mouth,” said Raiders fourth-year linebacker Ricky Brown.
“It was little things. Not getting inside of a block and L.T. kind of squeezing through, small things that we could have prevented that gave us the win,” linebacker Thomas Howard said. “So that’s what we’re focusing on.”
http://sports.cbs5.com/fb/story.asp?i=20090911001020110000201&ref=rec&tm=&src=NFL
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the LB’s are ready. what about the D-Line ???
September 11th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
It appears the afternoon descent into madness is right on time.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Is there an owner in all of sports who is more reviled by his adversaries? It is truly the mark of a conqueror. They nibble at his patent white leather heels like rats. And poor MR expends so much parasitic energy defining himself as a louse on said rat.
In a just world Al would have three statues in Canton.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
BOOM!!!!!
Passed my exams, fully registered to sell life and health insurance.
Where’s Seymour? Is Al going to try to prove another point by demanding him here, without any contract extension, thus insuring he will be here at best 15 games? Can we get a do-over? Hit the reset button!!!!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Congratulations Vegas.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Seymour Tweet!
I aint gowin to the gay bay Moss done told me dey aint schiit and so did DB, LJ an AW!
1:37 PM Sep 11th from web
September 11th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Is there an owner in all of sports who is more reviled by his adversaries?
…….
Is there an owner in all of sports who enjoys abuse more than Al Davis?
Answer: No.
Al Davis isn’t “reviled” by his adversaries. He doesn’t even have any adversaries. He’s no threat to anyone anymore. His so called adversaries feel sorry for him these days. If the NFL were a dinner table, Al Davis would be the crazy old uncle yelling with his teeth out. Sure, everyone pretends to respect him, and says nice things about him. But he’s well past his time, and whenever serious issues come up he’s usually wheeled into the t.v. room.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Dakota Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Seymour Tweet!
I aint gowin to the gay bay Moss done told me dey aint schiit and so did DB, LJ an AW!
…..
Does Seymour talk like that? I’ve seen interviews with him and I don’t recalling him speaking that way. Where’d you get the idea he does?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Then Richard aint gonna get paid. RIP.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
What a slap on the wrist for Dakota. Are the mods the Vermont higher courts or what? That was like a 14 hour ban, that ain’t going to deter much.
But hey, thanks for being a martyr Dakota.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Dakota made it up.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
His creative writing skills are well known.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Lol, seriously, I was banned! I broke every one of Jerry’s rules in one single comment yesterday…he probably knew I was just messin’ around and took it easy on me.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Vegas, the insurers are looking for weasels and scumbags to go around and con people into buying health insurance that will never really cover them. You’re the perfect fit. Congratulations and best of luck.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
MaddenRaider coming to this blog every day translation:
“Please abuse me”.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Easy with the personal attacks on MR….you might get banned!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Backhanded compliment, I’ll take it
September 11th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Al Davis making the daily decision to continue trying to run an NFL franchise:
“Please abuse me”.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
ADAM SHEFTER:
Answering your questions on Seymour
Friday, September 11, 2009 | Print Entry
We’ll lead it off with a handful of questions today — a couple on the big story — with some other notes below.
Q: How can the Seymour trade be finalized when the Raiders have not been able to give him a physical yet? If he refuses to report to the Raiders wont they get their draft pick back? — Sam (California)
A: It depends on the terms of the trade. There is a clause in there that says Seymour must report and pass physical, and that always could be a way out. If he fails, he would go back to being Pats property. But he was healthy all summer, played for the Pats, and barring some shady circumstances, I’m guessing Seymour would pass the physical. If he doesn’t, we’ve got some figuring out to do….But let’s not even go there. This is complicated enough as it is.
Q: If Seymour refuses to report to the Raiders, whose problem is it? If the league has approved of the trade, which by all indications they have does that mean the Raiders are on the hook or can the league step in and reverse the trade? — Marc Landry (Toronto, Ontario)
A: Again, to the best of my understanding, the the terms of the trade says Seymour must report and pass a physical. But each year, the league passes out the Player Personnel Guidelines to the team, and in there, it says trades are binding. The belief — and I emphasize the word, belief — is that the Player Personnel Guidelines supercede the terms of the trade. If they didn’t, what would stop any player from declining to report to any team he was traded to? As an example, let’s just say Braylon Edwards was traded to the Miami Dolphins and he didn’t want to go. If Seymour was allowed not to report, then each player would have a built-in no-trade clause, and that’s something the league doesn’t want.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Gotta run, buffet closes at 3, want get the lunch prices, cheap bastard that I am.
Trying to talk myself into Toledo with the 3 points.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
BIGGER SEASON…….SCHILENS OR MCFADDEN?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
how come nobody is talking about WR Paul Hubbard?
dude was drafted ahead of Chaz Schilens!
6-foot-2 225 pounds.
6th Round pick of the Browns last year.
College: Wisconsin
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Overview:
Blessed with tremendous size, athletic ability and natural gifts, Hubbard has work to do in order to shed the “track guy playing football” label. His injury-laden senior season didn’t help, and Hubbard didn’t stand out at the East-West Shrine practices. He does have upside and, in the right offense, would benefit from being broken in slowly.
High School:
Two-time state Division 4A champion in the long jump and triple jump …won the long jump and triple jump at the 2003 and 2003 USATF Junior Olympic Championships … had the top prep mark in the triple jump in 2003 with a wind-aided 52-7 … 2003 All-American by Track & Field News.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
polamalu out 3-6 wks…anyone think he’ll re-injure that mcl during the season?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Hubbard=Practice squad
September 11th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Wow, so according to the “Personnel Guidelines”, whatever that is, a physical isn’t necessary. Wow. This is huge. And this means Belichick just bent Al Davis over and Malcom Glaziered him.
Al Davis: “Please abuse me”.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Anyone have Richard Seymour’s e-mail address? I’ll convince him Oakland is the place to be…
September 11th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Hubbard can take Javons spot on the roster next year.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
hubbard does seem to be a good pick up. hope he learns the ropes quickly and contributes soon.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
wouldn’t that just mean that he’s raider property without the physical. if we know he’ll pass, how is this a bad thing?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Texas,
How are the Titans and Giants better franchises than NE?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
At least McFadden is starting…too bad he has to try and run behind Chris Morris!!!!!!
Chris Morris
Green
Scott
All starting…
You’ve got to be kidding me!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Michael Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I am a Raiders fan. Love the eye patch and the slightly crack-glazed pirate vibe thing. I am one of you, although I am not on medication.
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What?? LMAO…you can’t make up your mind, can you?
You are now offically know as Eggo, the Waffler.
You like the Raiders AND the Pats?
Your..uh…Patriot hat? wouldn’t be dated 2002, would it?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
well lets see dude..they always have a good defense and their coaches aren’t weasels. good enough?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
If a guy from Dakota can can convince a guy from Boston that Oakland is the place to be then I will celebrate!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
If I had a hot evil chick that was into S & M:
“Please abuse me”.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
No worries 666, I rode the BART once lol
September 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
News: Raiders still haven’t sold out Monday night opener, got a 24-hour extension. No opener has been blacked out since Saints in 04.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Dakota Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Anyone have Richard Seymour’s e-mail address? I’ll convince him Oakland is the place to be…
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Sure.
It’s OMG.OAKLAND?AREYOUSERIOUS?@IWANTMYMOMMY.com
September 11th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
hey nation, if i show up in oak for a game, anyone got a futon i can crash on? that’s a long way to pull my manufactured home:)
September 11th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Was it faster than your horse?
When you rode BART was it to the game?
September 11th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Ottocrat, that’s just flat out embarrassing. I can’t see a MNF game being blacked out, though. Too much revenue being lost at all ends, and therefore everyone will find a way to prevent it.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Texas Steve bring a few of those Austin women and yeah crash at my place.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
nice, i’ll go up there to 6th st when they’re hammered and be like “we’re goin to oak-town baby! who’s in?” lol there are some fine women in austin, you aint kiddin
September 11th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
666,
About the same speed, but the BART performs much better under water!
I took it to an A’s-O’s game.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Now Lombardi is reporting that he already on our reserve list.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
666, if the gals i bring have glitter on them and smell like flowers, i promise i didn’t find em at a strip club.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
NE could argue that the trade has been consummated, the rights have been exchanged and it is not their fault if the Raiders cannot control their hold out player.
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OR Al could spike Seymour’s pee or make it so he doesn’t pass his physical & the pick is ours again. But I think Seymour wants out after this yr & Al won’t give up a #1 pick for one year. So seymour is SOL!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Yeah that underwater part is not good for the horse.
I better go and see what kind of hate Florio is spewing on PFT about Seymour now.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Lombardi just misunderstood because his source in Oakland has a broken jaw.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Update on NFL Network right now
September 11th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
ottocrat Says:
September 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
News: Raiders still haven’t sold out Monday night opener, got a 24-hour extension. No opener has been blacked out since Saints in 04.
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Not to worry.
Al has declared sellouts in the past, when it was obvious thousands of seats were unsold.
He’ll do it again. No way he faces the embarrassment of a local MNF blackout.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
What are they saying 666!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
seymour on left team/not reporting list on nfl net
September 11th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
This is bad news!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Spill it already 666, what are they saying? Hurry, my blood pressure is spiking!
September 11th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
what do we do with seymour now
September 11th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
He said that even though the letter weas sent yesterday he must have said he ios not showing so the Raiders went ahead and put him on the reserve list.
Now they might have done it to get the league involved he repeated that theres is no way the trade could be rescinded.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Guys, read Dakota’s post up there with Schefter’s column pasted. Evidently, under the player’s “personnel” clause, whatever that is, passing a physical is no longer necessary for a trade to be complete. So, there’s a glitch. While NFL rules say a physical must be passed, the master contract between the players and the owners, if I’m not mistaken, states that it’s not so. This changes everything. NE could have royally f’d us on this. The trade may be a done deal, and we’re basically at Seymour’s mercy. And the ‘11 draft pick is gone. What else could explain the Raiders giving a 5 day deadline? If a physical must be passed before a trade is official, the Raiders would have no need to set a deadline. Seymour technically woulnd’t be on the Raiders’ roster yet. This is insane.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Love the Hubbard pick up. This kid has a big upside and has the potential to be the red-zone WR we have been sorely lacking for many seasons. He is 6′2.5″ and has the spring of a long-jumper. Not brilliantly fast but he can jump and catch.
With a year on the Practice Squad, he will replace Walker and add something different to the Schilens, DHB, Murphy, Higgins, Miller crew.
Finally, we are adding some fresh talent to the Practice Squad.
September 11th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
nice freakin trade al
September 11th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
just another day in raiderland
September 11th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
But I thought all the local contract specialists in here said there was no way we could get screwed!
lol
September 11th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Leave it up to Lombardi to throw some hate our way!!
Could be a negotiating power move by him and his agent to get more money out of AD is what some PFT bloggers are saying.
All I know is this is a step in the wrong direction.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Again we will set a new president in the NFL, not in a good way either.
This really screws up my day week month year!!!!!!!!!
I need a dog to kick and a hooker to beat, does anyone have Tequila’s address?
September 11th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Ok, so the question now is, if accurate, can the Raiders remove him from that list if need be?
September 11th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Schefter is saying that Richard Me-More had his 5 day letter yesterday. Which means he has until Tuesday to appear or take the punishment.
Message to Me-More. Turn up and face the Chargers or the Nation will never, ever forgive you. You aint so great that we will tolerate this disrespect.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
get the Jets, Bills & Dolphins on speed dial!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
RIP Larry Gelbart.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Love it how our local media keeps us floating in the wind. Where’s the Fricken news Jerry? Put down that damn Quarter pounder and get to work!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I feel a new post coming…
Kind of like when you have a cup of coffee in the morning and you can start to feel a big one pounding at your back door.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
i have gave up on putting a positive spin on things the raiders have done. the only way i’ll be convinced is by w’s and that’s it
September 11th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
oh snap…is seymour here yet? lol
September 11th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Great blog from the increasingly impressive Bill Williamson:
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/3698/seymour-is-disrespecting-the-raiders
Are you reading this Me-More?
September 11th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Hands off Tequila…no one in their “right mind” would hit a woman, so therefore, Ferryman is not in his right mind and not fit to play on Monday night…
How sweet that would be.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
wouldn’t he be killin his career if al benched him all year and he couldn’t play for another team or am i confused? it’s gotta be about his agent, i would think
September 11th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Oh well, who needed another top 10 pick anyhow?
jezuz cripes!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I need a dog to kick and a hooker to beat, does anyone have Tequila’s address?
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no, but I’m sure BSJ’s has one for pelosi!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Is someone prairie dogging it?
September 11th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Wow. Guess Seymour isn’t as great as he was the day the trade was made. He was Reggie White then. Now he’s Moss. What a difference a week makes.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
It has not been posted on the Raider site. Seymour is listed after Trevor Scott without a # on the active roster. Checked all the other reserve listings. The Raiders might not have changed their site yet.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
here comes the shhh storm from all networks on this subject. the players should be handled like jurors, keep ‘em away from media and t.v. : what a freakin stupid distraction to have right now before gm 1
September 11th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
What gets me is taking a shower, then heading out the door, all of the sudden Grimace is at the back door. The good thing is no one at work is going to want to use the bathroom for about 30 or 45 minutes! And that’s always good for a laugh.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
His agent is a total crapcake!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
are the Raiders in violation of NFL rules by placing him on the “reserve/did not report list” before the 5 days he was given are up ???
if he got the letter yesterday he could still show up Monday night or Tuesday, miss the game, take a physical and get paid. right?
September 11th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
new post!
see ya guys. 5pm in Podunk
September 11th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
raiders.com never lists any transactions the same day or week they do things
September 11th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
There goes the neighborhood!
September 11th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
RR
Thats the issue he must have already told us that he is NOT reporting because hs still has a few days to report.
The fact that he has a couple days and we already put him on the list means there was commubnication between parties and he is NOT coming.
September 11th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
To all your Raiders without a woman…
….Tila Tequila is obviously lonely, lingeried-up and looking for someone sweet and normal. This rules out Dakota but she aint looking for no Charger fans!
http://twitter.com/OFFICIALtila
September 11th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Damn call up Peppers already and see if we can’t make a trade for Grady as well.
BTW, is there an option to trade Seymour to someone else, like Miami, Buffalo or the Jets?
September 11th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Hey guys. What’s up? Is Seymour there yet?
September 11th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
In 2006, running back LaDainian Tomlinson scored 186 points. He outscored the entire Oakland Raiders team, which scored a total of 168 points.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
“raiders.com never lists any transactions the same day or week they do things?”
They probably don’t know how to log onto AOL.
Hahahahaha
September 11th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/americans_observing_9_11_by?utm_source=a-section