Seymour’s role could be limited
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 1:47 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Ideally, on the first play from scrimmage before a packed house, presumably on national television, Raiders defensive end Richard Seymour will toss aside Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill and stop LaDainian Tomlinson for a 2-yard loss.
With the Chargers facing second-and-12, John Marshall switches to a nickel defense, sliding Seymour inside and flanking him with Trevor Scott.
Scott swoops in from the outside, Philip Rivers attempts to step into the pocket _ and is crushed by Seymour, who makes good on his promise to the Boston Herald about “being the guy on top of the quarterback.”
Bedlam.
“If he could do something like that, I’m sure it would get everybody going,” cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said. “We already know what to expect from him so anything he can do on Monday night would be a bonus.
“I don’t think we’d expect him to get every snap out there. He should do OK.”
Raiders defenders were happy to have Seymour aboard but curious how much he would actually play, given his lack of familiarity with both his new teammates and the defensive system.
When asked how much Seymour could actually contribute immediately, linebacker Thomas Howard said, “That’s a good question. We have some different checks, we slide the fronts. We could keep it simple. But without any practice, it’s tough, but you never know.”
Defensive left end Greg Ellis said there will be some adjusting on the fly with Seymour on the field.
“There are certain things that you can get him in there, and the rest of the three defensive linemen in there know what to do, and we can tell him beforehand, ‘All right, on this play you gotta do this, on that play you gotta do that,’ ” Ellis said. “There will be a lot of those types of things going on.”
Said defensive end Jay Richardson: “We got a lot of calls, and we play some different fronts, so there’s gonna be a few things he has to catch on to. But at the end of the day, he’s gonna be lined up over somebody in front of him, he’s got to beat that person to get to the quarterback or to the ball carrier, and that’s the essential part of football. He’ll be fine.”
Middle linebacker Kirk Morrison thinks just Seymour’s presence should add some juice to the environment.
“We know it’s going to be a limited role but he’s going to help us out,” Morrison said. “I think he’s going to bring something to us Monday night . . . a little leadership, a little knowledge. I think guys are giong to be pumped up.”
Ellis was willing to wait until Seymour felt comfortable enough to come to Oakland.
“You take a human being, a man has wife and kids. Football is important to all of us, but there is a priority list, and wife and kids obviously have to come first,” Ellis said. “And wife and kids was his concern, from my understanding, and something got done to make him comfortable enough to say, ‘Hey, I can go do this now.’ ”
More news and notes from the open locker room session Friday:
– With Nick Miller listed as doubtful with shin splints, Louis Rankin has leap-frogged Johnnie Lee Higgins and will return kickoffs if Miller can’t play.
“(Cable) asked me yesterday if I was comfortable with it and I said yes,” Rankin said. “Hopefully we get the ball first and I can get a big return.”
– Even with Chaz Schilens listed as “out” with a broken foot, Miller doubtful and rookies Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy in the starting lineup, Javon Walker won’t be suiting up against San Diego, Cable said. On the Raiders depth chart, Walker is not listed among wide receivers
Even Jonathan Holland, a practice squad receiver recently moved to cornerback, merited a third-team mention on the depth chart which omits Walker.
“(He’s) just not ready yet,” Cable said. “Not quite there.”
Walker spent nearly three weeks running hard on the sideline without a limp, but has looked to have problems with separation since playing against teammates and opponents in preseason games.
Walker doesn’t see it that way.
“My ability right now is where it’s been at my whole career,” Walker said. “I can go out and play a game to the best of my ability and do what we have to do to win.”
Walker said he sensed during the week when he saw practice reps it was possible he wouldn’t play but said he will be prepared when active.
“They’re kind of getting the other guys a chance to play and a lot of those guys play more special teams than me, so they’ll be more useful in the wideout and special teams,” Cable said. “When my number is called, I’ll be ready to play.”
– Cable’s reasoning on picking Bruce Gradkowski as the backup quarterback over Charlie Frye: “I think at the end of the day, you go with the guy that scored the most points in preseason. They were really pretty even, but I think just production, getting in the end zone.”
– Cable was eager to give Raiders fans a show and make good on his promise of a new era.
“We’re certainly hoping for a packed house,” Cable said. “They’re going to get to see who we are. I think we’ll be just fine.”
More to follow after Seymour-Cable press conference at 5:30 p.m. . . .
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September 12th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Well, of course his role will be limited. This is a guy who clearly did not want to be here, hence Al Davis having to threaten him with disciplinary action for not showing up. Who knows what Al Davis thought he was trying to pull off with this transaction, which has turned into a mess. My best guess is that he needs a scapegoat for the bad run defense, and Seymour’s going to be it.
September 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Simon Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
r8dr4lfe21 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Despite his late arrival, Seymour said he plans to be on the field for Oakland’s opener Monday night against San Diego.
“I’ll be the guy on top of the quarterback,” he said.
i was just getting to post that…
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r8dr4lfe21 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
that quote alone has me pumped up for monday night.
Same here, i can’t wait! Bring it!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
And what’s the word on the television status of this game anyway, Jerry? The deadline’s today, right? It’ll be on, I’m sure. Too much money at stake for the advertisers. They’ll buy the tickets if they have to.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I bet that they will announce the Raider Defense now that Seymour is on board. Yes Madden Raider he is on board. And keep talking trash and watch a long term deal get worked out so he stays. Your foot must taste good to you because it’s always in your mouth.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
The game will be aired on ESPN no matter what. It will only be blacked out on the local CBS channel which is free! people have to pay for ESPN so they will get to watch it
September 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
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.
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If this doesn’t sum things up…I don’t know what does!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Kill Rivers
September 12th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
http://www.ibabuzz.com/darthraider/
September 12th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Then do it again!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hard casts and chop blocks!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
PLAY NASTY!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
AZ you are posting too fast!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I know, but I ignore that fool too LOL.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
AZ
September 12th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Slow down
September 12th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I know we have an ofense that can score points this year, but I was expecting poor defense. Not much better than last years 31st ranked. But with this signing brings hope! Not top 5 or anything, but definatley not bottom 5 either.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
How anyone here could put a negative spin on this is beyond me. Best pick-up in years.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
AZ,
I don’t know man, everyone said he didn’t want to be a Raider.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Dude, your kidding yourself. Everyone wants to be a Raider.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
AZ,
I don’t want to be a Raider though.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Well, can you play football?
September 12th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
AZ,
No…. Well I can play Madden 10 though!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Ok, then you want to be a Raider too!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Things are looking up
September 12th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
AZ,
No, all the recievers drop the ball when they are wide open and Russell throws picks every other pass! I hate playing with the Raiders!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
In this game Seymour is a wild card. No one on either side knows what impact he’ll have. I do think the Raiders will be pumped, but I don’t know what effect that might have. Best case is everybody plays with fire in their gut, and even when Seymour is not on the field, the Raiders will be attacking. Hope says one thing, my mind says another. Who knows?
September 12th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Oh yeah, Seymour’s a great fit. Just what the doctor ordered. He’ll add some juice for Monday Nite, AND we don’t have to worry about Justin Fargas in the Red Zone.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Well, that’s as long as I can talk to a guy with the same screen name as me. Especially when he makes ME type all HIS posts!
9-7!
10-6????
DRINK IT
September 12th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Yup,
Now just two more holes to fill. RT and RG.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Javon Walker still not ready to go Why waste a roster spot on this guy? I say dump him when Chaz returns.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Ok 10-6 is alot of kool-aid.
9-1-6!
DRINK IT!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Javon Walker still not ready to go Why waste a roster spot on this guy? I say dump him when Chaz returns.
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So much for my “JAVON WALKER COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR” chant huh? Oh well…
September 12th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Yeah, Holland can give us what we expect from Walker.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Holland is a CB
LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
666,
Our defense is actually pretty good, on paper that is. Seems like the front 4 should be able to pressure the LOS for the first time in a long time. That pressure on the LOS will make the LBs and secondary much better.
Key question ….
Can the offense do it’s part?
September 12th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
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September 12th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
AZ I like your enthusiasm but 8-8 is reachable now as last week I thought it wasn’t.
Maybe the play of Seymour will make the LB’s better and the DB’s wont have to cover for 6 seconds thus making them better.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Ill be the guy on top of the quaterback!!! LOL I love it!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
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September 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
One has to wonder how good Seymour’s endurance is. In New England, he could always count on the offense being able to keep the ball awhile, letting him catch his breath. That may not happen here.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Post no 1 is uter stipidity…….
September 12th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
post number 1 is utter stupidity, who gives a rats tail. We are ALL tired of your senseless drivel….
September 12th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I can just see it now …
ESPN: It’s like we told you all along, Jamarcus Russell had all the tools to be GREAT not just good, but GREAT! All he had to do was find the motivation and it looks like he’s finally done that. What a talent!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
My god MR, at all corners you want the Raiders to lose. To see Al make a move for Seymour scares people like you Dude, Richochet and Crow lol. What will you do when the team turns things around?
September 12th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I take back all that punk arse – spoiled Richey Rich brat stuff I said yesterday, Mr. Seymour. Now produce.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Yvonne misses Vegas
September 12th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
UCLA 10 Tennesee Kiffins 10
Kiffins going down
September 12th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
post 1, you are posting about stuff no one cares about…. Go join a 9ner site you sound like a woman…
September 12th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Thec………all MR can do is whine these days. He is upset because the Raiders wont go 2-14 like he wishes
September 12th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Cut walker, cut fargas, and cut they guy who posted post number 1….
September 12th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Thec07,post47,youre right about mrs
September 12th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Seymour went through an entire training camp with no issues. Endurance shouldn’t be a problem.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Haha Kiffin and that dink and dunk offense in the SEC is sure gonna be a hit lol
September 12th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
The Raiders will take the AFC west this year…With all the negative talk about the team they will be pissed off with something to prove. The time is now! No more excuses… the only good team in the division is the Bolts. If we can beat them we can beat the Donkeys and Chefs twice…Go Raiders!!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Gilbert, What up Bruh? Just tired of all the negative, we are about to rise from the ashes the number stops at 6. That guys is a wet blanket…
September 12th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Who left the door open? I see we still have some Haters in here. When you find one please step on him…
September 12th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Wassup Young B!
Tenn losing at home to UCLA?
I see you Chow!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Thec07 says “We r about to rise out of the ashes” Sept 09
Thec07 says “We r about to rise out the ashes” Sept 08
Thec07 says “We r about to rise out the ashes” Sept 07
Thec07 says “We r about to rise out the ashes” Sept 06
Thec07 says “We r about to rise out the ashes” Sept 05
Think I notice a pattern developing here….
September 12th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I would think that Seymour would want to be with the Raiders – especially because this is a contract year. His skill set should stand out when compared to his new teammates. New England is known to be cheap when it comes to rewarding players moneywise for their efforts. AD on the other hand seems to have no problems setting new payout records for players he wants to keep. Seymour is in exactly the best place he could be to insure that his payday is as big as one can get. As long as AD keeps breathing, Seymour can plan on becoming very rich in the very near future. And let’s not forget, our Defense, given one or two more key players should be as good as any out there. If Mitchell can come around as advertised than all we will really need is another DT and MLB. With those additions we should be formidable on the D side of the ball. Likewise, with 3 new players (C, RG & RT), our Offense should be fairly potent. We are in better shape today than we’ve been in many years. There is some good reason for hope.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
UCLA is a much better place than USC Dudette. UCLA has cooler people and isnt in such a trashy ass area. USC is the most overrated school ever. UCLA females also were head and shoulders above USC women
September 12th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Seymour will get a 3yr deal…Just long enough to realize that we are headed back to the top..
September 12th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
How about those gutty little Bruins, giving young Lance and the Vols all they can handle!
If UCLA can somehow hang on to win, and after Tebow and Co. whip the Vols next week. Should be fun times ahead for Lance. LOL…..
Oh, welcome to Oakland, Seymour. Remember to tell Al a few times what your first name is before the presser. Al will probably still call you Robert…
September 12th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Uhhh, I have to say yes I am.
I thought Tenn at home would roll UCLA, but I have to admit I forgot about the Norm Chow addition.
The subplot of Chow vs Kiffin is definitely interesting, and I have to pull for Chow on that one.
At the same time, any time the PAC 10 can gain a bit of national respect, can’t be a bad thing.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Jhill,
Ummm….are you rooting for FUCLA?
September 12th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
adam shefter just reported that Tom Cable said that Garcia asked for his release and it was a shock to all of us? What?
I’m glad we got rid of him but why haven’t we heard of this sooner
September 12th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Adam_Schefter: Raiders coach Tom Cable said today Jeff Garcia asked for his release. “It was a shock to us all,” Cable said. “We were blown away.”
less than a minute ago from web
September 12th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Yeah … My boy is a UCLA and a Dallas fan. Usually doesn’t happen.
But the PAC 10 factor, Lane Kiffin factor ….
Also, it would be nice for UCLA to be ranked when SC spanks them.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
# raiderjhawk Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
adam shefter just reported that Tom Cable said that Garcia asked for his release and it was a shock to all of us? What?
I’m glad we got rid of him but why haven’t we heard of this sooner
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Garbage-cia is a loser
September 12th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Raiders defenders were happy to have Seymour aboard but curious how much he would actually play, given his lack of familiarity with both his new teammates and the defensive system.
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I predict encrochment penalties in our future.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Jhill I’m just chillin. You know my commentary is usually faster but every comment I post is in moderation lol
September 12th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Garcia, who cares. He was the obvious odd man out. He’s too old and is injury prone. Frye and Gradkowski both have a better upside than Garcia. Our future is in front of us and not behind us. Garcia is yesterday’s news. He may not even be signed by another team. He was a good scrambler but was never that good from the pocket. He’s now an old scrambler with a load of past injuries.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Tahoe has major lightning goin on,..Dude, I see you live the same miserable life that Kell does,..thats too ban bud,..try a beer and a bong hit, you need it.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Its a toss up who has the most miserable life,..Dude or Kell,..too close to call.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Chows been at FUCLA bud. Rooting for FUCLA is sacreligiuos in my house. LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
“Raiders defenders were happy to have Seymour aboard but curious how much he would actually play, given his lack of familiarity with both his new teammates and the defensive system.”
They need not worry. He’ll be where the ball is. They can all meet there.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
what a great day so far.Seymour reports,Mich. beating ND,Pac 10(UCLA) beating SEC(Tenn),and Cal taking care of business.now,if USC does as it should and beats OS.it will be a great Sat.oh,forgot-Stanford lost.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Huge party in A lot if any of you wanna pop on by.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Haha Kiffin is getting the housed at Rocky Top lol. Kiffin is getting out coached at home
You see the offense looking alot like it did in Oakland. Boring conservative crap that isnt explosive.
Florida is gonna kill them next week
September 12th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Haters,
How long you been singing the “We are back!” song?
Raiders are a bad team. Will not win 6 games. Anyone who says different is dillusional.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Dude,Kiffin doesn’t work here anymore so i could care less about the guy.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I see you on the Pac10 and SC thing. But whats the Kiffin factor??
September 12th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
You know, I really can’t argue the wins until I see Cable’s play calling.
The defense is damn good with the Seymour addition. But will it be a bunch of 3 and outs, or drives ending due to penalties on Green and Carlisle. I have ZERO confidence in those guys.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I was under the impression that Chow was kind of forced out by Kiffin. I was not happy about that! Chow does not like Kiffin and I’m sure he would like nothing more than to beat him tonight.
I’m siding with Chow on this one.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Thec07,hope all is well With you!Never mind those gosh darn naysayers,the RAIDERS will kick butt on Monday nite,cant wait!Oh, and next time mr/mrs chimes in,tell him/her that I,and Willie said HI! RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
# Dude Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Haters,
How long you been singing the “We are back!” song?
Raiders are a bad team. Will not win 6 games. Anyone who says different is dillusional.
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Please shut up. You are delusional to believe the team hasnt improved at all. If the Raiders wins monday, I guarantee you they win the division and get off to a 3-0 start.
Dudette we know you want the Raiders to fail. The Raiders arent your team. You are more than likely some Charger idiotic fan that omes in here purposely to hate on the Raiders. But we smell your fear. It is obvious
September 12th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
so silly how the posts get shuffled around
September 12th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
look mani was just trying to be civil.it seemed as though you were asking me a question.if your comment wasn’t directed at me,oh never mind.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I hope the Kiffins get fired halfway through the year.
Kiffs = losing
Domers = losing
Trojans = win
Raiders = win
September 12th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Wow the mods hate me so much they delete all my posts now
September 12th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Got a brew in my hand right now Bob and I am happy as a clam. Thanks for your concern homey.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Raiders have now put themselves in serious contention for the Division. This pulls us away from Den. and KC and close to the chokers. We will have their number come Monday night. On Tuesday I will have no voice and my laugh will sound funny, but it will be Loud and Proud!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Dude you are not happy, you are miserable, its clear to us all,..but if you want to claim you are happy thats fine,…but your entries show you as a very miserable person, even with that brew.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Lefty,
Ummm…thanks for the info. Who asked you?
September 12th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Had to change the handle up just to even post on here. Every damn comment is going into moderation. Damn shame
September 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
102,000+ at the Tenn game. That’s almost twice the size of an Oakland sellout. Then again, there’s probably not all that much to do in Tennessee – might as well go to the game.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I dont live and die by the Raiders bro. I got too many good things going in my life. Again, thanks for your concern bud.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Damn this ND/Mich game is good as hell
September 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Jhill,
Gotcha. I believe you are right on the Kiffin/Chow thing. Still rooting for FUCLA?!! LOL!!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Dude stop with the assinine predictions. Otherwise when you post you will get the message, “You Are Posting Too Stupidly. Smarten Up.”
September 12th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Lol, ok dude. Thanks for that “too many good things…”,..that was funny. lol
September 12th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
No prob Bob. Take care of yourself now pal.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Norco- You in Tahoe? My stomping grounds? Can still get 10 points at Lakeside casino. Over / Under 44. I put $100 on the Raiders parlayed with the over… If I win I will buy you all a beer, but you have to come to Tahoe…
September 12th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Predicting the Raiders will win 6 games is ASSININE?? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Dude stop with the assinine predictions. Otherwise when you post you will get the message, “You Are Posting Too Stupidly. Smarten Up.”
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Hahahaha, google “get a brain moran.”
September 12th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Moron is spelled with an “O”…LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Raider O,Where are you,young fella? You still cant be sleepin off last night,get a grip and jump in! ps maybe youre waiting for the 1730 presser,Raiders!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Wow Oklahoma State may be on its way to an upset loss at home to Houston!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
What is up with the shuffling of posts?
September 12th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
#104 & #105
LMAO!
Who is Moran? LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Seymour Butts
September 12th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
“I’ll be the one on top of the quarterback”!!!
Welcome Seymour!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Who remembers Larry Todd, Don Highsmith, Drew Buie, Rod Sherman?
September 12th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Nehemiah Wilson, Neal Colzie, Art Thoms, Horace Jones?
September 12th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Gus Otto, Willie Hall, Dan Connors, Wayne Hawkins, Bill Enyart…
September 12th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
The new Raider book is out:
On top of the Quarterback
By Seymour bunz!
September 12th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Carlton Oates: You are posting too fast SLOW DOWN!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
# RaiderKen Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
What is up with the shuffling of posts?
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Yes, I’ve noticed that also. No predictable pattern either. Someone is just screwing with us. It’s better than getting that “you are posting too quickly” message.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Lane Kiffin MUST be trying to get fired.
run right, run left, run up the middle.
Damn I don’t miss that crap!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
hahahahahahahahahaha kiffin’s genius WCO on its way to losing at home against USC. Go figure that the offense cant score when they needed to. Familiar trend he set in Oakland
September 12th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
SnB, what do you mean find out? We need another DT to stuff the run and get a true MLB. This isnt hard. Hopefully we have the safeties in Branch and Mitchell
September 12th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Its about players making plays now. We will find out everything we need to know about the following this year and will have CLARITY on any needed moves in offseason!
Kirk Morrison
Tommy Kelly
Ricky Brown
Eugene/Huff
Those 4 players have to play at a level that they haven’t demonstrated to this point.
Thomas Howard is not on this list because I believe he has been misused in the past. This guy should be flying all over the field…and thats on Marshall
September 12th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Yo Brien,where in lot A are you and Bob? I usually tailgate with friends from work,a HUGE tailgate,$20 bucks gets you prime steaks,chicken,turkey,and all the booze you can handle! Bob may have to pay twice,know what Im sayin! Anyway,were on the 66th ave side,where the live music used to be,got banned from the parking lot,etc Anyway,I may walk thru the parking lot screaming NORCO BOB,WHERE ARE YA!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Reasons this year will be better than last year…
Cable instead of Kiffen.
Henderson instead of Harris.
McFadden instead of Fargas.
Seymour instead of Burgess.
Bryant instead of Sands.
Bush instead of injured McFadden.
DHB instead of Walker.
JLH instead of Curry?
Russell and Zach Miller have one more year’s experience.
Am I right?
September 12th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I’d say the matchup of the night is Green and Carlisle vs. the refs!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Gilbert right near the entrance into the game in Lot A. There wont be a tailgate on monday. Us fellas gotta work and such so that wont happen week 1. Week 3 we will through a fat ass tailgate cuz I have a feeling we will be 2-0 when that time comes
September 12th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
# Brien the General 510 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
hahahahahahahahahaha kiffin’s genius WCO on its way to losing at home against USC. Go figure that the offense cant score when they needed to. Familiar trend he set in Oakland
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Meant to say UCLA lol. Sorry Bruin fans to every confuse you with a trash university as USC
September 12th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
SnB, the real matchup that is vital for monday’s game is Chris Morris vs Jamal Williams. It just seems that every center we have gets pummeled by that guy. Can Morris hold his ownand not let Williams be such a clogger?
September 12th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Oh my god what the hell kinda playcall was that UCLA? Why no QB sneak? Idiots man idiots
September 12th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Wolverines just knock off the Irish
September 12th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
LOL Kiffin suks
September 12th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Amazing game
September 12th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Seymour just arrived.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
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September 12th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Post 123,OK Brien,will look for week 3 vs the donkeys,in the meantime RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Wow Michigan gonna pull this victory out. My lord I can imagine Bo and Dakota trash talking
Ha, Michigan time keepers are cheating!!!
LOL and Kiffin officially is a loser! If you can handle UCLA’s defense what do they think is gonna happen in the swamp next week
September 12th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Awesome!!!…Irish go down and so do the Vols!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
College football has been exciting as hell!!! These were some good games for sure
USC will lose tonight and lose bad. Watch what I tell you. Pryor is about to go off
September 12th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Brien the General 510 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
SnB, the real matchup that is vital for monday’s game is Chris Morris vs Jamal Williams. It just seems that every center we have gets pummeled by that guy. Can Morris hold his ownand not let Williams be such a clogger?
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Don’t complicate my good mood man……..
You are right…as was JHill with his comments about Carlisle and Green.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Ok …
Now that the JV games are over, we can get ready for the big boys!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Notre Dame is a damn good team but Michigan played with so much heart man. I’m not a wolverine fan or an irish but its good for college football to see those teams be good. Notre Dame may win the rest of its game this year now. I believe they are gonna house USC when they come to South Bend
September 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Almost time for the Seymour presser!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Pryor should have stuck with the round ball.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
BSPN is wrong for having Holtz do the highlights of the ND loss, lol!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Brien
Hell ya #2 holds the game down!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
LMAO Brien how much do you want to bet?
September 12th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
USC is the only cali team I like to watch lose..
September 12th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
They’re cheering upstairs here in Alameda for reasons other than Richard Seymour’s arrival: UCLA 19, Tennessee Lance Kiffins 15
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Thats funny
September 12th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Usc will win all the big games and lose to Stanford.
The OSU faithful will get drunk and cry in their beer tonight after another sound trashing.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
the only team that beats USC this year is the Cal Bears!GO BEARS!!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
brien,..you high?…usc will eat the irish alive, no matter where game is.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I just dont get how Carlisle gets worse. In 2007 he played great. Cornell Green is on borrowed time. By October we will see Khalif Barnes starting at RT
September 12th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Am I the only one who cant post half the time?
September 12th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I haven’t watched much college football in years. I think I’m going to get back into this year.
Who are some of the best RTs and RGs out there right now?
I need to scout Carlisle’s replacement.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
USC got that freshman QB in hostile territory and he wont win there. USC is one very overrated thing. They are good as hell but dammit this aint the 2003-2005 teams we are talking about that were completely dominant. Bob I aint high yet but will be real soon!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Ohio State is about to blow these punks out. Get prepared for Cal taking the pac 10 and finally gettin into a BCS bowl game
September 12th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Well I am high but dont matter, USC will shut up Brutas and the rest of those losers at OSU…and the irish will be destroyed by USC.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
USC has one possible loss,..Cal.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Domers and kittens lose!!
Now its buckeye stomping time
September 12th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
The dink and dunk looked great today for losing
September 12th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
LOL Bob USC isnt the same juggernaut they were few years ago
September 12th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Well, of course his role will be limited. This is a guy who clearly did not want to be here, hence Al Davis having to threaten him with disciplinary action for not showing up. Who knows what Al Davis thought he was trying to pull off with this transaction, which has turned into a mess. My best guess is that he needs a scapegoat for the bad run defense, and Seymour’s going to be it.
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now, i have to say… this is just plain jawdropping stupid…
man, i am sorry that Al Davis had the temerity to try and improve his team…
what nerve !!! doesn’t he understand that his role in the Maddenraider universe is to do nothing right???
dammit… you’re simply going to have to send him a strongly worded letter…
September 12th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Hey Kitten Lovers, how did he do today? lmao!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Cal will beat them. Cal’s defense is rough as hell. A 3-4 is tough for college teams to beat
September 12th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Enough about Kiffin. He’s gone and the Raiders have a decent D-Line on paper.
Its about winning games….not these vendettas and all that stuff.
Al Davis was the one that hired the kid anyway.
Move on
Ellis and Seymour on the edges….nice….much better then an injured Burgess and Kalimba Edwards
September 12th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Time to stomp some buckeyes!!
Bruins win!!
Kiffens lose!!! dink and dunk never looked better!!
Next week Tebow 52 Kiffins 6
Domers lose!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Brien,last week Bob Davies(i believe he was the analyst) said USC’s Off. line was the most athletic Oline he has ever seen in college football.thats why they can afford to play a freshman QB.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
# alisgod Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Hey Kitten Lovers, how did he do today? lmao!!!
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Yes, the guy is the SEC coach of the year lol
September 12th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
wait til Meyer and his qb Jesus get ahold of Lance.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
# lefty12 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Brien,last week Bob Davies(i believe he was the analyst) said USC’s Off. line was the most athletic Oline he has ever seen in college football.thats why they can afford to play a freshman QB.
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Bob Davies the former loser coach from ND? Yeah I’m sure listening to that idiot. They can afford to get they ass beat by OSU,Cal,and ND. USC is going down people. Get over it USC lovers. Cal is taking that conference and aint a damn thing you fudge packing west hollywood loving trojan fans can do about it
September 12th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I would love to see Cal go unbeaten and beat the Trojans.
I root for west coast teams!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
wheres that game brien?…cal or sc?
September 12th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Power of chris compels Tebow to whip Monte Kiffin’s defense ass
September 12th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
plunkett,..isnt usc a west coast team?
September 12th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
BERKELEY next month!
September 12th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
The Seymour press conference will be shown live on CSN Bay Area. That’s pretty impressive. I figured it would be picked up by the NFLN or maybe ESPN.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
ya that jesus freak will destroy lance…maybe by 40
September 12th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Yes I love USC too. I would rather see Cal step and take it this year.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
wow no kidding, next month at cal,..what a riot that place will be.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I root against USC. Hated them people when I went down to the school in the LA area and USC people always sucked
September 12th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I want the Pac Ten, WAC and Mountain West to all do well this year. Fresno State looked good today but the moocows were just too dam big.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Brien,it’s hard to follow because the posts here seem to show at random,but i did say USC’s only lose will be to the Cal Bears.GO BEARS!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
it’s 8:00… 5:00 in Oakland…
September 12th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Usc get ready for an asswhoopin
September 12th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Brien
What’s up? Hope all is well. What is going on with this blog, my comments are jumpin around in here.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
i am posting in the future…
do not read the above posts until their allotted time…
to do otherwise could result in a space time fluxuation…
and…
you do NOT want one of those!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
later guys-go Raiders,go Cal Bears,Go Pac-10(except Stanford).
September 12th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
Moron is spelled with an “O”…LOL
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Just google it!
get a brain moran.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
JB,..go get a ticket, then you wont have to worry about it,…thats how we roll.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
JT52 Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
“The game will be aired on ESPN no matter what. It will only be blacked out on the local CBS channel which is free! people have to pay for ESPN so they will get to watch it”
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You couldn’t be more incorrect on that.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
When do they announce if the game is sold out (i.e. blacked out or not)?
September 12th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
My little sister was a USC songgirl for three years.
Miss Nevada, Top ten Miss USA.
She is a little stuck up (I cant spell soc?)
September 12th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
King Richard
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
September 12th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
#187
You are right. Bubba is wrong. ESPN doesn’t black the game out the provider (i.e. DirecTV, DISH or the local cable provider) is the one doing the blackout – most likely by zip code.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
King Richard
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
September 12th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Why dont you people buy a ticket then you wont have to worry about it.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
USC D is FAST!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Interception!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Maybe I spoke too soon
September 12th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
JB Says:
September 12th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
#187
You are right. Bubba is wrong. ESPN doesn’t black the game out the provider (i.e. DirecTV, DISH or the local cable provider) is the one doing the blackout – most likely by zip code.
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No, I’m not at all “incorrect.” He said the game would be on ESPN “no matter what.” THAT is not correct. If a blackout is declared (I really doubt it) it WILL be blacked on ESPN in certain ZIP codes.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1197083&srvc=sports&position=0
If this doesn’t shut Maddenliar up, nothing will.
September 12th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
HA HA! chew on that Lance..
Good football today..
September 12th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Did anyone see the Bruins waving good bye to all the Volunteer fans after the big win? It made my hear go pitter patter.
I thought they just opened the Ohio river floodgates
September 12th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Hard to believe people in no-cal, bay area, sit and whine about if theres a blackout or not,..get off the couch and go to the game!!
September 12th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
At least cal is killing even though its against a creampuff
September 12th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Al is rippin the media a new one
September 12th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Lamonica back to pass…