Pre-practice update
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 10:57 am in Oakland Raiders.
Appeared to be a full roster Saturday with the exception of wide receiver/kick return specialist Nick Miller, out with shin splints, and wide receiver Chaz Schilens, who has a broken foot.
It was Miller’s third missed pracitce. Coach Tom Cable said earlier in the week Johnnie Lee Higgins, last year’s kickoff returner before the arrivalof Justin Miller, was the backup. Louis Rankin was taking some reps as the kickoff returner Saturday in a light rain.
Cable will be available following practice, and may or may not discuss the arrival of Richard Seymour, who told the Boston Herald he would come to Oakland and play against San Diego Monday.
More to come later . . .
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September 12th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Is miller playing?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Gotta figure that Cable has had some contact over and above that that he told us. I’m hoping he gave Seymour some idea of what’s expected of him and what role, limited or otherwise, he would have on Monday.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Thank GOD Seymour will play on Monday. I think we have a chance against the Chargers without him but the worry of having Tomlinson and Sproles running all over us makes it difficult to feel confident. Having Seymour in the game changes things completely in my mind, he just solidifies us.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:04 am
“I didn’t demand anything to go there,” he said. “I’m happy to go there, and I told them that. But me and my family have never been separated. This was a difficult transition.” Seymour, NFL Network.
The negative press this deal got never really mentioned this as a possible explanation for the no-show. Typical.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Mikey on the previous thread said that Seymour told his cousin’s aunt who told her gardener’s 10 year old who told his wife while he was being shown the ropes… that seymour planned to play one year here and then was going to resign with the Pats…
now, if this was the Pats plan… then tampering would be the issue…
if it’s Seymour’s plan… well, the reality that the Pats didn’t want him anymore will dawn on him…
he’s not going anywhere if the Raiders win this division… especially considering the credit he will be given for the turnaround…
if we win and go to the playoffs… Seymour retires a Raider…
September 12th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Ellis Warren Kelly Seymour looks a lot better than Burgess Warren Kelly Scott . Also rotating Bryant rather than Sands is a big plus.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:08 am
AD boombaye, Cable boombaye, Seymour boombaye,
Raiders, boombaye!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Bring on the dischargers. Im so happy.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Raiders 24, Chargers 17
but, right now… i don’t care if we win by a point…
it’s all about the W…
and starting the season off with a W is huger than huge…
it is the huge-y-est !!!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:11 am
So what happens to William Joseph?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Lefty if you dont have the capacity or brain cells to follow along then just fall back and forget posting just use this as reading material.
The end.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Where are all the haters? Come back cowards! Tell us again how big al cant get done. best year ever.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Don’t get all upset Dorisangry
Its called Syntax get in line with it.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I am not sure if Joseph gets cut, or if they cut someone else like maybe Watkins. They my want the insurance of the extra DT since Seymour only has two days to practice with the team.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
http://www.raiders.com/team/depth-chart2.html
I don’t know how current this is.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
I hope jerrys camped out at the airport waiting 2 ask this guy what took so long. Go jerry
September 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
man, i am not in the Bayarea anymore but I sure do hope you guys that plan on going to the game chant “BOMBAYE” so that we can hear across the country!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:19 am
# DKnight007 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 10:36 am
The Raiders need to zone blitz or man blitz pressure Rivers and when they do….cover his short hot reads…mainly to RB’s and TE’s. They Raiders also of course need to stay loose yet disciplined on defense and fill the freakin GAPS and wrap up!
On offense…..run the ball…throw screens…use double moves and curls….reverses…wr screens….bootlegs…..MIX IT UP! Keep the the Dischargers defense OFF BALANCE!
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agre3d..,this is exactly what I expect to see from both sides this year too…especially the zone-blitzing from the defense
September 12th, 2009 at 11:20 am
JerryMac, just a hint. Seymour is probably using a private jet so don’t hang out at Jet Blue or Southwest. LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Will there be a presser. I have 2 admit jerry has been comming thru with the fixs a lil late but hey thats jerry. Thanks again
September 12th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Dick Seymour is a good player, was a great player. He isnt worthe the franchise tag anymore however and more than likely will be one and done in Oakland. All you idiots slobbering over Al for making this deal will be crying in your Cheerios come April 2011 when NE is picking in the top 10.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Like I stated earlier what Big Al wants he gets..He will be there and ready to go.. Were headed in the right direction now..Go Raiders
September 12th, 2009 at 11:25 am
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September 12th, 2009 at 11:25 am
That being said, makes the team better now, not in the future. The Raiders are still a 4to6 win team however.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Dude – Wow…what would you have suggested that we do? We needed some help.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:26 am
408 – I think everyone should change their fantasy football team name to their blog nickname. How are we supposed to know who we’re playing against?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Because of the lack of practice and familiarity with the Oakland defense, I hope Seymour does not become a detriment to the Raiders for the San Diego game.
although in the long run of the season, he will definitely be a great help to the d line.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
The part that bothers me about the Raider Depth chart is it has Fargas as the starter which tells me that as soon as he gets healthy, he’ll be the starter again. Lame.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
24,
You think this team is close enough to mortgage the future on a solid veteran DE?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
From the dischargers web site, a preview of the game:
http://www.chargers.com/media-vault/videos/Chargers-Raiders-Preview/ed5c4cbf-6450-4f6b-a049-2d8363ed318a
September 12th, 2009 at 11:31 am
24,
If Fargas earned the starting job why is it lame? Because YOU think he shouldnt be? You know more than Cable?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:32 am
GalacticGus – I can’t possibly see how difficult its going to be for Seymour to jump into a game and play. I guess the most difficult thing would be his adjustment from being a 3-4 DE to a 4-3 and he hasn’t practiced that adjustment but the guy knows how to get to the passer and how to stop the run. Its like going out and playing street ball.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Now does Harrison eat his words or were they true?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Dude – Yes. Yes I do. Haha.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Seymour has been in camp all off season it shouldnt be hard for him to step in and get pressure. Like riding a bike if you know how you dont forget.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Dude Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
24,
You think this team is close enough to mortgage the future on a solid veteran DE?
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In the NFL, the future is now! Any team except the whiners can have a turnaround. If cheapskate Bidwell’s Cards can do it, why not our Raiders.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
24. Well some of us are easy 2 spot i suggest you just use the smack talk thing thats what i do
September 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
24,
Well, in your world it is a good deal then.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Because the Cardinals have/had alot of talent on both sides of the ball, good coaching and a good QB. The Raiders do not.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:35 am
24,
Even if its only for a year?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Dude – What difference does it make? I’d rather have Seymour than a DHB or a Huff or a Brayton or a Gallery. We don’t pick the greatest players in the 1st round anyways, I’d rather go with something already proven.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Harrison spoke the truth. Seymour put a PR spin on it, what else was he supposed to do ?
If he wanted to be here he would have been here 4 or 5 days ago…..period
The end.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:37 am
This is a great deal win now, and make the Pats draft late. Why anticipate what the draft will look like in 2 years when it’s hard enough to guess while it’s happening.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I guarantee the Pats will be picking top 10. Would bet my house on it.
Cue the funny “your house is a box” or “your house is a shack” comments…
September 12th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Cable spoke the truth as said by Seymour, not Harrison who is known to have a hatred towards the silver and black. Cable said he wanted to be hear, he just needed time to get his stuff together. He did not say or make it seem like Harrison put it.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Who cares about the 31st pick in 2011? I sure don’t. Al want to win now. He may not even be here in 2011. besides isn’t that the year that the Mayans predicted the world would end/ There’s a chance that none of us will be here. Then who has the last laugh?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Dude – I believe a deal will get done or we’ll franchise him. No big deal.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:39 am
4life21,
Like Seymour would EVER say anything negative publicly. Come on kid, you cant be THAT naive, can you?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am
You guarantee cause you have fingers to type it, does not mean your correct. We can all guess, like me im guessing we win the next 3 superbowls. Sounds kinda lame doesnt it listen to yourself.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
The end of the world is supposed to be 12/21/2012.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
im hiding behind sproles house right now with a crow bar… ? should i do it ?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
4lfe21,
It may be a guess. But its a very educated guess. Anyone who says the odds are not better that the pick will be high are kidding themselves.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Really Dude? Based on what, your hatred of the Raiders?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hello Nation,I think it is rediculous that this story changed 10 times this week. (for better or worse)Whatever happened to being a journalist with integrity? Being a die hard Raider fan for 20+ years this is one of the more assanine “controversies” ever.This past week made me absolutlely sick to my stomach. Why couldn’t the media explore the possibility (more so then our beloved Jerry)that it was mainly (NOT ALL but majoritly)just issues with his personal life? I’ll tell you why, because that wouldn’t be interesting to read or watch and would make it a lot tougher to bash the Raiders, seeing as there is a reasonable and rational reason why Seymour hasn’t reported yet. Everyone is always so quick to assume, instead of reporting FACTS. I love educating myself on anything and everything that is Raiders, it just gets frustrating when there is multiple reports that contradict each other. All I have to say is I pray the Raiders win Monday. Unfortunetley I think it will set the tone for the season. They say the superbowl isn’t won or lost in one game, but in our case this game is huge. We have lost to those punks 11 times. Enough is enough, We need to get the confidence of beating the Chargers under our belt to help catapult us back into the “mix”. The last 6 years have been depressing for all of us, Seymour putting LT and Rivers on there back will help alleviate some of that pain.With that said- GO RAIDERS!
disclaimer-If Raiders lose Monday, but play with heart and intensity all hope is not lost.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
The point is we are all just guessing and hoping.
3 people know what was going on Seymour, Davis, and cable. That is why they kept there mouth shut and didnt assume like the rest of the media. They dig and dig to try to get info on our raiders and when we dont snitch they make up there own story. maybe to get into our skin and make us talk tough luck.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Based on the fact that this team sucks and isnt close to being good. Based on the fact that I am not an irrational fool like most on here are.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Dude(maddenliar’s cousin/sister) says Seymour is a good player, was a great player. . He isnt worthe the franchise tag anymore however and more than likely will be one and done in Oakland.
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Oh really? Then why did he have his highest solo tackles and sacks last year, along with his 3rd highest tackle total? I realize stats don’t always tell the whole story but can you please explain to us lesser life forms what he has exactly lost?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Cinn will clobber Denver.
B-More wil clobber KC.
If take care of business we will be in 1st place, for at least a week.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Dude thanks for the good laugh… Now off you go. Seymour will play for us. you said he wouldn’t. You have no credibility.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Dude
Back to the old stage name, today I see. Was it yesterday RedRader yesterday and a few weeks back RaiderRon. You sure are the tricky one.
I thought you would be droolin and sweating for your game today USC against Ohio State. You are such a big fan of the USC suckers and their stupid fight song, over and over as they play it. The school is a one note samba.
Your always asking questions, do you ever have any answers or do you comment in here to be silly and stupid.
I would guess you hate the Raiders and just like Farglass. Did you know Farglass is injured and won’t start Monday Night. Your heart must be crushed, I bet you are just so hurt, you feel like crying.
Don’t despair, your medicore RB will be back to get two yards and a cloud of dust again very soon.
It’s tough keeping up with your nicks, but a long as Farglass is mentioned in this blog I will always be able too see, your brain less comments.
Let’s go OHIO STATE crush USC.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Trolls,
When did I say that?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:47 am
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become. C.D. == SO I SAY TRADE HUFF AND FARGAS .. BUT FARGAS IS A LOYAL RAIDER ..
September 12th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Refreshingly quiet in here today. It will be really quiet after we win monday night…
September 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am
The point is it’s a guess and that is all it holds no merit. Not you or the media or the raiders no what will come of that draft pick, but if you can make your team better now, then you do it. You dont put a % on a guess thats why Vegas makes money cause they know in the end the house always wins.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Dude – Heres my thing. I think the Raiders will go 6-10 until they prove they can actually start winning and even that is optimistic. I think we have a team that can beat the Chiefs and Broncos but I’m not yet sure about the Chargers. To me, Norv Turner is destroying the team each year but we’ll soon find that out. For all we know, Seymour won’t have any affect on how bad the Chargers will beat us. It can still happen. However, despite feeling this way, I’m totally happy to get a player like Seymour and I just can’t understand how you don’t like the idea. I think these kind of trades are awesome. As to how much it makes us better, we’ll soon find out.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Dude has no credibility or a house either. So easy to to be brave behind a keyboard…
September 12th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Now wait a minute Dell …
I know you meant to say go USC, crush OSU.
I know this board has been doing some crazy things like moving posts around.
This is the first time I saw it rearrange a sentence.
Dzam!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:49 am
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. WINSTON CHURCHILL / dude
September 12th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Dude Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 11:39 am
4life21,
Like Seymour would EVER say anything negative publicly. Come on kid, you cant be THAT naive, can you?
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IF he truly HATED coming here, he WOULD say something. What you think the Raider lovers in the media wouldn’t cover it?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Fargas is a loyal Raider because he gets paid by the Raiders. If he went to another team, he’d be loyal them them as well. Loyalty is a strange word in the NFL. Are you loyal to the company you work for or do you stay cuz they pay you? What if they stop paying you?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Im still in the trade Bush mode, put rankin in as a 2nd or 3rd and get some oline help. I love Mbush dude runs hard but we have so much depth at RB and no starter in other areas. With his salary and his stature as a Rb i believe he has a ton of value.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. RFK
September 12th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Dell,
Been in Hawaii for the last week, nice try though. Just got back today.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Alexander Graham Bell:
When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Trolls,
When did I say Dick Seymour wouldnt play here?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:53 am
WTF? PFT says Fargas is at practice and is sourcing this blog posting for that report. I don’t see that anywhere in Jerry’s post. Florio and his crew have no credibility.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:53 am
“SILVER AND BLACK the colors of greatness”-by r8dr4lfe21
September 12th, 2009 at 11:53 am
LEAVE THE BAD PAST BEHIND. WE EXPECT THE RAIDR PLAYERS TO PLAY HARD . BELIEVE IN A BRIGHTER FUTURE . LET OLD BAD SEASONS GO. CHANGE CULTURE. BUT U FANS (24 ARE STUKK IN NEGATIVITY.. 6 – 10 ?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Barack Obama:
Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it’s not. It takes patience, it takes commitment, and it comes with plenty of failure along the way. The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. it’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I’m right there with you on trading the backup RB.
I think it may be a little late for that though. Would take too long to get that Olineman up to speed.
Should’ve done it 2 or 3 weeks ago.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Dude Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Trolls,
When did I say Dick Seymour wouldnt play here?
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I don’t know but you said he’s not a good player anymore, but this makes us better…makes sense to me.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Im only 32 so i really dont know the greatness of the raiders, except for what i see on the T.V. Sop i have been witness to a couple of good years not the great ones. So i tend to look at the progress not what we were. These players today could care less about the hall of fame or any great player. the humble themselves after they get there big money contract or get older themselves.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:57 am
No one, Eleanor Roosevelt said, can make you feel inferior without your consent. Never give it.
STAND UP NATION !! NEVER GIVE UP!!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Attention Staff and Security in Ward 5:
Dude has not taken his medication and has been located on the computer in the mental rehabilitation center. Nonsensical dribble about putting up his nonexistant houses for a bet. Careful, he may be dangerous. Approach with caution and have the tranquilizers ready.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Madden is a douche,
When did I say he wasnt a good player?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am
catch you all later, keep your head up and f the nay sayers raiders for life.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Doriangray – Look…The Raiders just had the worst 6 seasons that any team has ever had. I’m not going to say we’re going 10-6 until the Raiders prove it to me. I have lost my expectations of the team. Every year I see a team that I believe can be a winning team and every year I’m disappointed. That won’t happen this year. I can find reasons to be optimistic and I am but I’m going to be logical about this. Whether I yell out that we’re going to win or not won’t make a difference. The team themselves have to believe they can win, not me.
All I can do is hope for the best. The Seymour trade was a step in the direction to getting better.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Dude …
There was a new guy in here yesterday, swearing he wasn’t new. Said he has been ih here for a while, got banned, and had to use a new handle.
Posts look a lot like yours.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Dude Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Dell,
Been in Hawaii for the last week, nice try though. Just got back today.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Yeah right! Just to let you know, I had a very stressful week. I live next door to Hugh Heffner.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I wonder if Cable is going to let Dmac call some plays in the huddle? He was pretty good at it last year.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Jhill,
And?????? If I say it wasnt me you wont believe it anyways so…..whatever.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Cmon Dude, you know I could really give a fugg ..
I don’t really take the time to try and figure it out.
You show up and have something to say, I’ll respond regardless of the handle. I try and avoid the childish stuff but we all get sucked in from time to time. I TRY and keep it Raiders, good or bad.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Anyone wanting to write Richard Seymour and welcome to the Raiders or call him:
Richard V. Seymour
1156 Cate Rd
Eastover, SC 29044-9550
(803) 353-0077
Household: In respect for his privacy I deleted the info.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
YEAH
YOURE RIGHT 24 . WE JUST MISERABLY SUCK. JUST MIGHT AS WELL CUT OFF DIS RAIDER TATTOO ON MY CHEST
September 12th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Dell,
You dont believe me? Damn!! Damn it to hell!!!! Why god? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
September 12th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
LOL! ok my bad, you said he wasn’t ‘great’ anymore. Based off what?
September 12th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
McFadden hasn’t had a full season yet, Fargas is always injured and Ranking is unproven and you guys want to trade Bush? You guys are crazy. If Cable really wanted to focus on the offensive line, he would have draft Eugene Monroe but guess what, his scheme allows him to find scraps to play the offensive line. Thats how he does his thing, Cable isn’t going to trade Bush for an offensive lineman, hes going to continue to find people that fit our scheme because they don’t need to be the most talented.
If McFadden’s toes start failing again and Fargas gets hurt as usual, you’re going to rely on Rankin and who? I believe we need Bush because he could be better than all of our running backs and hes more of a 25 carry back than McFadden.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
CUS WERE JUST GONNA GO 0-16 DIS SEASON . YOURE RIHGT.. WE WONT WIN ANOTHER GAME 4 LIKE TH NEXT 3 SEASONS . MIGHT AS WELL BE A CHIEF FAN
September 12th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I had the Raiders getting blown out Monday.
Now…………….I wish we had Chaz.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Trading any of the RBs would be crazy. All 3 will be needed this year.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Doriangray – First off, you don’t have to capitalize your letters to be seen. If someone wants to read what you say, they will do so normally. You having a tatoo is your own thing, that has nothing to do with winning or losing. In fact, maybe your tatoo is the reason we have sucked for the last 6 years. You should think about removing it so we can be better. Maybe you cursed us?
September 12th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
# 24 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 11:32 am
GalacticGus – I can’t possibly see how difficult its going to be for Seymour to jump into a game and play. I guess the most difficult thing would be his adjustment from being a 3-4 DE to a 4-3 and he hasn’t practiced that adjustment but the guy knows how to get to the passer and how to stop the run. Its like going out and playing street ball.
*******
I suppose you may be right. DT and DE is more instinctual than lets say, middle linebacker which may be more cerebral and having the duty of calling in the plays on Defense or being the captain of the Defense having plays Radioed in like the Quarterback.
however, there are still plays involved. There are intricacies in defensive plays such as coordinated d line stunts and stuff like that. Am I right? or correct me if I am wrong.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Another great Trade
Senators ship F Heatley to Sharks
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Associated Press
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have sent disgruntled winger Dany Heatley to San Jose in exchange for Milan Michalek, Jonathan Cheechoo and a second-round pick.
Heatley
The Sharks also got a fifth-round pick in the deal announced on Saturday.
The trade on the opening day of training camp ends a dispute that has overshadowed the Senators in recent months.
The 28-year-old Heatley said he wanted out of Ottawa because he wasn’t being used properly. But he angered fans when he refused to waive a no-trade clause to go to Edmonton.
The Sharks beef up their offense by acquiring a former 50-goal scorer. Heatley had 39 goals and 33 assists last season.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I figured he changed his home phone by now. LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Based on the fact that he has been a little banged up the last 2 years and his overall play has slipped a bit. 4 years ago he was THE de in the NFL now hes a good one. Sheesh, say a guys a good player and you STILL get drilled in here. Wow. Would have loved to hear your opinion on him 2 weeks ago. Something tells me you wouldnt be so kind.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
what’s the matter mrsbrown,don’t like to be called on your flip flop posts?
September 12th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Jhill,
I am assuming he was a non kool aid drinker. Why do all the reality folk have to be one person? LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
GalactisGus – You’re right but I think the players will help him with the plays on gameday and who knows…when Seymour was traded to the Raiders, I would think the team sent him the playbook regardless of whether he was here or not. How much he studied or how much he retained is another story but hes been apart of some intricate playbooks under Belichick so I’m sure learning our playbook is probably easier based on what we usually do.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I’m looking forward to see how my Notre Dame team is going to play. Go Irish!
September 12th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Dude Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Based on the fact that he has been a little banged up the last 2 years and his overall play has slipped a bit. 4 years ago he was THE de in the NFL now hes a good one. Sheesh, say a guys a good player and you STILL get drilled in here. Wow. Would have loved to hear your opinion on him 2 weeks ago. Something tells me you wouldnt be so kind.
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LOL! Again based off what? He was better in 2005 even though his stats alone weren’t as good as last year. In fact he missed more time 4 years ago than last year…So again I ask where has his overall play slipped as you said? Or are you just talking of your anus like Maddenliar does.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Who said the Raiders “mortgaged the future”?.
The Raiders have 4 picks among the top 96 in next year’s draft, we should add a couple of good players there.
Yes, they lost a 1st round pick two years from now…. but trading a 1st round pick for a player who is, at least, an above average starter makes plenty of sense to me, specially when that player fills your biggest need.
I do hate to lose draft picks, but according to Bill Polian’s research of the last 27 drafts roughly 50 percent of first-round selections never live up to expectations.
“It never fails” Colts general manager Bill Polian said.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Umm… he hasnt played a full season in 2 or 3 years. He hasnt been as dominant as he used to be. Your using nothing but stats which dont always tell the whole story. All your doing is using GOOGLE to get your info. Its a pretty universal opinion that he has slipped a bit. Like I said hes still good, just not as good as he used to be. GOOGLE on bra! LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Because he said he was more than one person. He literally said he posted in here under another name, got banned, and had to do what he had to do to get back in.
Coincidentally, you had not been around in a while. I guess some people tied you two together.
I think at this point your Anti Davis kool aid has got to be losing it flavor. It is just INSANE to paint this trade as anything but a good move by Al. The number one NEED on the team was filled by a top 5 player and all for a future draft pick.
The funniest thing to me about your stance is the bashing of Al’s ability to draft. And imagine what he will do in 2011. To say that it was a bad move to fill the # 1 need on the team with an asset that “probably” would be bungled anyway is laughable. The guy could bring in Boldin, an all pro RT, a MLB, and whoever else and you guys would still be saying 6-10.
You are just NOT making any sense. But whatever.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Funny how a guy becomes “great” only after the Raiders aquire him. Kind of like how DHB was all the sudden “great” after the draft.