Proving ground starts tonight
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, September 14th, 2009 at 1:56 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Seem to remember there was some clown a year ago who wrote “10 reasons the Raiders will beat the Broncos.”
We all remember what happened. Broncos 41, Raiders 14, and Lane Kiffin’s fate was sealed when the bye week arrived.
In the world of Internet media, I can always claim I broke the story first because the Raiders did beat the Broncos 31-10 the second time around on Nov. 23. I just had it more than two months before everyone else.
Instead, I’ll just get out of the prediction business. No grand forecasts of a stunning Raiders upset or the 12th consecutive defeat tonight against the San Diego Chargers.
After six years of you-know-what, I’m willing to buy in to a certain extent because just about anything is possible in professional sports.
All the Raiders have to do is prove the following things, both against the Chargers as well as over the course of the season:
– That Tom Cable’s plan to dedicate much of training camp and the preseason to upgrading the passing game can result in more touchdowns. At virtually every public appearance over the past five years or so, Al Davis has bemoaned the lack of scoring, and with good reason. Sounds simplistic, but scoring changes everything.
Or didn’t you notice that the Raiders defense looked much different in the final two weeks of the season when their own offense was putting points on the board?
– That some of those points come in the final two minutes of a game, with JaMarcus Russell leading the way, putting the Raiders ahead in a game they were trailing.
Concerns? Protection issues, particularly on the right side, Russell’s tendency to get stripped and an extremely young receiving corps.
– That despite putting all that emphasis on the passing game, the Raiders will still be able to run the ball and have a balanced attack.
Do that, and they might even reach 400 yards in a game. Four-hundred yards is a good day’s work, one that decent offenses do a few times every year. You know the last time the Raiders gained 400 yards? Try Oct. 23, 2005. In a 38-13 win over Buffalo with Kerry Collins at quarterback, the Raiders gained 416 yards. That was 58 games ago.
Someone with a subscription to the Elias Sports Bureau ought to look it up. If it’s not a modern NFL record, it’s got to be in the ballpark.
The last two NFL leaders in total offense, New Orleans in 2008 and New England in 2007, averaged more than 400 yards per game.
– That Richard Seymour’s acquisition can have a ripple effect among the front seven that results in more tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage, enhancing both the run defense and the pass rush. Even allowing for the lack of points the offense scores, the whole run-defense issue has been downright embarrassing for the last 96 games. No need to hash over the stats.
– That the Raiders can create some turnovers with their safeties in crucial situations, something which hasn’t been done consistently here until the last game of Rod Woodson’s Hall of Fame career.
– That whatever existed within the makeup of the team which allowed last year’s games against Denver (Week 1, of course) and Atlanta has been removed like a bad microchip. This last two weeks of 2008 gave cause for optimism, but the New Orleans preseason effort gave cause for concern.
– That Cable can work in partnership with Davis in a way which leaves his team to believe he’s in charge while at the same time pleasing the boss. He has to know which battles to pick, which things to let go. It’s a delicate balance that most coaches aren’t up to or simply don’t want to take on.
Notice how Cable stayed out of the way at the Seymour press conference? The last thing he needs is to become a star, a role reserved for the players and the man at the top.
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September 14th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Streaks
The Chargers have taken the last 11 meetings, but still trail the overall series, 54-42-2.
Keep your eye on …
LaDainian Tomlinson’s cutting ability: Though he still had a solid season, Tomlinson’s 2008 campaign was a slight disappointment by his lofty standards. He struggled to make quick cuts and change direction as he dealt with a toe injury, but with that fully healed, his explosion should return.
Darren McFadden and JaMarcus Russell’s emergence: Oakland’s fortunes this year fall on the backfield duo of the RB McFadden and the QB Russell. A good indication on if each is ready for the extra responsibility will come quickly as they face a tough Chargers defense.
Shawne Merriman’s focus: Instead of preparing for his first regular season game in nearly a year, the Chargers linebacker has had to deal with allegations that he chocked reality television star Tila Tequila last weekend. San Diego will need him at his best to fulfill its defensive potential.
Did you know?
The Raiders have a 15-6 all-time mark on Monday Night Football at home. … Chargers LB Shaun Phillips has more sacks against the Raiders than he has against any other team (9.5). … San Diego has won three straight AFC West titles.
September 14th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go RAIDERS!
September 14th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Key Matchup:
San Diego RB LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Oakland LB Thomas Howard
The Chargers have won 11 straight over the Raiders, outscoring them by 176 points in those games. They have not scored less than 21 points in any of those 11 games, while the most the Raiders have scored in any of the 11 games is 18 points.
Tomlinson has rushed for just over 1,900 yards in 16 career games vs. the Raiders - the best total for any player vs. any one opponent. They will run the off-tackle play between 15-20 times, a play Tomlinson loves and the Raiders have had a tough time stopping in the past.
Howard is strarting his fourth year with the Raiders and has improved every year. If the Raiders are to break this losing skid, Howard needs to make tackles at the line of scrimmage.
– Gil Brandt
September 14th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
yo
September 14th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
we will stomp the dolts
September 14th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
GOOOOO RAIDERS!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Darrius Heyward Bey is going to blow-up tonight. All the doubters are going to be eating their words. 8 receptions 150 yrds and 2 TDs
September 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
JUST WIN BABY!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Eagles sign Garcia Mort try to say Garcia left the Raiders didnt want to be with a losing team…LOL that old POS didnt even play for us he was cut due to lack of production and was never the mentor that he advertised as soon as he realized he would never start he shut it down on us…What a joke…
MORT: this just in Raiders CUT Garcia…It wasnt his choice!
September 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
thats prolly safest jerrymac
September 14th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
first
September 14th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
You know this site is messed, the person that posted 1st is like tenth….lol
September 14th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I think Russell LOST seven fumbles last season….that has to be corrected.
Even Brady Quinn knows to keep two hands on the ball as much as possible…come on Russell! He only scored a few points higher than you on the Wonderlic…
September 14th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Dakota,
Lets just hope that we aren’t googling “Lakers 2009-2010 schedule” at halftime…
September 14th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
LOL, I’m gonna change my clock and get a “First”
September 14th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
First.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Jerry Mac…
Who is this clown you speak of?
September 14th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
first I saw at least… … It’s so time to redeem ourselves… from the chargers… Heavy dose of proper usage of DMC and Bush should bring it
September 14th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Jeff Garcia goes from backing up Russell to backing up Kevin Kolb.
LOL
when McNabb returns, Garcia will be cut or traded
September 14th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Jerry,
Just an FYI, your blog has that “Posting too Quickly” issue again…and some other major problems…might want to e-mail IT about it…they might have it fixed by week 10 or so if you let them know right now.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
KiwiRaider Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Richochet says
No one hates the Raiders. No one worries about the Raiders ???
now that’s a contradiction coming from you pee-wee
Richochet: Actually, no. Where did I ever say anyone hates the Raiders, or worries about the Raiders?? You can’t hate something that you skoff at. You can’t worrie about something that scares no one.
The scariest thing on the Raiders, is your head coach, who takes sucker punches when someone’s not looking.
You’re confused. Which is not to be confused with being slow.
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Serenade us with more richochet manuscripts where my index must scroll three full rotations of my mouse wheel to view the next comment !!
Richochet: I always love it when someone comments about something I wrote, and then proceeds to state they didn’t bother to read, lol.
Oh, I know, I know..you still have a headache from trying to cram in two paragraphs in one sitting.
I told you..schedule your reading in shifts..keeps the “overload” to a minimum.
You’re welcome.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Damn, didn’t work.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Strange. I moved my comp clock one hour ahead, and I got the Too Quickly error 20 times straight. No prob before though…
September 14th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Chris Berman predicted the Chargers would win 30-13.
I thought that was bad. some Raider fans are predicting WORSE!
whoa
September 14th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Myers/Hartman radio show reporting Garcia to sign with Eagles…
September 14th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Garcia just signed with the Eagles.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Oh snap. Biz banned already? Oh snap.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Nothing would make me happier than a win on MNF against the Bolts.
I could live with a respectable, 3- to 10-point loss that would point to better days ahead.
But I don’t see it. We’re too weak on both lines, even with Seymour. Two rookie WRs won’t cut it, either.
37-13, S.D.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Richochet = zero dropped balls
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LOL.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
“Notice how Cable stayed out of the way at the Seymour press conference? The last thing he needs is to become a star, a role reserved for the players and the man at the top.”
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I noticed that too Jerry, I felt bad for him.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
where is Vegas Raider?
somebody needs to tell him to go put down $50 on the Raiders tonight.
Darrius Heyward-Bey is starting …
September 14th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
i ready for this game
September 14th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
DMunoz 26 Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Darrius Heyward Bey is going to blow-up tonight. All the doubters are going to be eating their words. 8 receptions 150 yrds and 2 TDs
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Of COURSE he will.
Reality says 4 receptions, 44 yds, 0 tds, 3 dropped balls.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Here we go baby! Season opener! everything is hope before jano kicks it off!…Here’s what I hope happens during the 1st quarter: our D can hold a zero on the scoreboard. our RBs get a couple of breakaways…JaMarcus does not turn it over…please, please not another embarrassment! give me some hope for the 2nd quarter, and the rest of the season…just win baby!
September 14th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Of COURSE he will.
Reality says 4 receptions, 44 yds, 0 tds, 3 dropped balls.
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As opposed to Crabtree?
September 14th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
“Notice how Cable stayed out of the way at the Seymour press conference? The last thing he needs is to become a star, a role reserved for the players and the man at the top.”
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I noticed that too Jerry, I felt bad for him.
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Gosh..I wonder if it’s because HE’S A PUPPET?
you know..not given ANY CREDIT?
Cable SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE ONE GIVING THE PRESS CONFERENCE instead of being back in the shadows, watching it from afar.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Richochet = zero dropped balls
September 14th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Darrius will be celebrating in the endzone aka “the BEY area” at least twice
September 14th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
That’s because THIS server is laughing, along with the rest of us, that YOU believe their server actually ‘KNOWS WHAT TIME IT IS ON YOUR COMPUTER’?? and will post according to the time YOU set, lol.
You have NO idea how silly that is?
Damn dude…talk about comedy..
September 14th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
RaiderTW Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Of COURSE he will.
Reality says 4 receptions, 44 yds, 0 tds, 3 dropped balls.
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As opposed to Crabtree?
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WHO cares about Crabtree? I don’t. Hey, Raider blew it. Could have had the best WR in the draft. He WOULD have gladly taken #7 money.
Instead you’re giving 22 MILLION guaranteed to Bey, a guy who, at this point, SUCKS.
Who short arms balls. Who apparently can’t get open. Who bobbles balls. Who DROPS balls.
Wow..exact same knocks he had in college.
Craptree? getting NO MONEY. Not helping Niners at all.
Bey? getting 22 MILLION and not helping Raiders at all.
Next year?
Niners get an extra #1 pick, and know they DIDN’T cower to Crabtree’s demands.
Raiders? Will be answering questions on why they picked Bey, who turned out to be a total bust as a #7 pick.
When Shilens comes back? Bey will be down the depth chart.
Yes, going to be LMFAO.
BTW..had it been the Raiders dealing with Crabtree, in the same situation? Al would have paid him 40 MILLION GUARANTEED..and would still be wondering why people are snickering and why he has to take out ANOTHER loan.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Richochet = zero dropped balls
LMFAO.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Glenn Beck is hilariously entertaining. He is my favorite new comedian. Beck is almost as funny as Al Davis.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Looks like every so called “expert” is saying that SD will rout the Raider. The Raiders can definitely open a lot of eyes with an upset victory tonight.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
The last time I remember us getting our as handed to us by SD was under Are Shell. Right??
September 14th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
More predictions-
Russell-11 for 25, 97 yds. 0 TD’s 2 interceptions, 1 fumble..incessant blank stares.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
C’mon, we kept it close against the bolts the last time we played, only to get blown out on the 4th quarter…so why not this time? did they improve their team?…well they got the takila strangler back…did we improve our team?…awww, mmmmm, yeah! a whole lot, we drafted the next Jerry Rice and brought in the next Reggie White, and we have the next Marcus healthy at RB, and we drafted the next Tatum…etc. we going unbeaten! woooo
September 14th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Richochet Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Next year?
Niners get an extra #1 pick, and know they DIDN’T cower to Crabtree’s demands.
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Hmmm, are you sure about that extra #1 pick? I don’t believe the 49ers get an extra #1 pick in 2010 just because they failed to sign their draft pick this year.
Al has made some mistakes in the past, but wasting the #10 overall pick on a player that will never put on your colors pretty much takes the cake lol. Imagine all the players you could have drafted that would have helped the 49ers, instead, they took a POS and got screwed lol.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I watched 3 games yesterday, so much fun. I haven’t associated Fun & Football for some years now.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Kelly: any barbershop predictions before kickoff?
September 14th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Rich-Chit says No one hates the Raiders. No one worries about the Raiders ???
well chap if you take the time to completely breakdown everything that is wrong with the team and the organisation time and time again on a daily basis, clearly showing an invested interest means you are not worried of them but more you worry about them
Richochet: I always love it when someone comments about something I wrote, and then proceeds to state they didn’t bother to read, lol.
I didn’t read it , not the three wheel rotation one’s , same ol same from you, always well informed are you a teacher by chance, ive seen enough in the past months to know what im getting..
once I see Richochet says: it’s scrolling time dawg !!!
September 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Dakota Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Richochet Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Next year?
Niners get an extra #1 pick, and know they DIDN’T cower to Crabtree’s demands.
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Hmmm, are you sure about that extra #1 pick? I don’t believe the 49ers get an extra #1 pick in 2010 just because they failed to sign their draft pick this year.
Al has made some mistakes in the past, but wasting the #10 overall pick on a player that will never put on your colors pretty much takes the cake lol. Imagine all the players you could have drafted that would have helped the 49ers, instead, they took a POS and got screwed lol.”
LMFAO
Dakota you are the man. Good to see that you were “un-banned”. You are correct, the 9ers will not get any compensation for failing to sign their draft pick, just an empty feeling that they wasted a top 10 pick. How many yards did Gore run for yesterday btw, 30? I thought he was going to blow up this year? lol.
MeAngelo Hall got worked yesterday, now that was funny.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I get my hair cut Once every 2 weeks, not everyday, ok?
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That one hair grows like a weed.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Richochet,
Sooooooo, are you still sure you get that extra #1 pick if Crabbs doesn’t sign????
And speaking of draft busts, ever heard of:
Vernon Davis
Alex Smith
Rashaun Woods
Kwame Harris
Mike Rumph
Reggie McGrew
R.W. McQuarters
Jim Druckenmiller
J.J. Stokes
The 49ers make Al Davis look like a draft expert.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Props to Mike Singletary…what can I say? I just hope the fatman had some of that…
September 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Richochet,
Sooooooo, are you still sure you get that extra #1 pick if Crabbs doesn’t sign????
And speaking of draft busts, ever heard of:
Vernon Davis
Alex Smith
Rashaun Woods
Kwame Harris
Mike Rumph
Reggie McGrew
R.W. McQuarters
Jim Druckenmiller
J.J. Stokes
The 49ers make Al Davis look like a draft expert!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Dakota..are YOU SERIOUS??
Dude..you signed RUSSELL who missed the WHOLE FIRST SEASON BECAUSE HE DIDN’T SIGN UNTIL WEEK 2..now THAT’S getting screwed.
You stupidly took McFadden, when the Raiders already had the 6th best rushing in the league..when you had LOTS of holes you needed filled. So far? McFadden hasn’t done ANYTHING..now..that’s getting screwed.
You signed Huff…LMAO..yep..screwed..BIG TIME.
You’re talking about a #10 pick, who THE NINERS REFUSED TO BOW TO..which they should refuse to do..when Al Davis has written the book on dumb signings, and bad contracts?
Here,,besides the draft picks, which NO ONE is as bad as Al…
Hall?? 72 MILLION CONTRACT..released after 8 games…DUMB.
Walker? 50 million, and HASN’T EARNED A SINGLE PENNY..now THAT’S getting screwed.
Kelly? 50 million..and the defense got WORSE since he returned from IR.
Kwame? oh damn…sides are hurting…nothing needs to be said…
And Gabril? THE ONLY SIGNING THAT PAID OFF, AND AL LET HIM GO BECAUSE HE DARED TO COMMENT ABOUT HOW THE RAIDERS SHOULD HAVE KEPT HALL.
Man, NEVER bring up draft picks, or signings, lol…unless you want to get laughed at.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
KK
Could you believe that last play of the Bronco’s/Bengals game? I was stunned. Just goes to show, anything can happen in this league.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I get my hair cut Once every 2 weeks, not everyday, ok?
September 14th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Post #55 is pure comedic genius
September 14th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Rockstar
I love Claire McCaskill though.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
predictions:
Tomlinson- 22 carries, 67 yards, 0 TD
Sproles- 15 carries, 49 yards, 0 TD
September 14th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
RR, you got Krappy’s haircuts and crap panting confused. While Krappy only gets that old dome trimmed every two weeks, he fills his trousers with gravy every three or four hours.
Per day.
And that is not a prediction.
I’m guessing ol Krappy is really taking it to a whole new level today with his excitement over opening night. If he hasn’t gone through a box of diapers and two pairs of pajamas by kickoff I’ll be astounded.
I guess you could compare him to Lil Ricochet who knocks back 3 or 4 Super Big Gulps before his breakfast of speed cut with cocaine.
After all, how is that silly little goof going to get the “lift” he needs to frantically cut and paste all day?
September 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Claire McCaskill ?
talk about lipstick on a pig or bulldog in heels
or the skunk in podunk
September 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
KK
Could you believe that last play of the Bronco’s/Bengals game? I was stunned. Just goes to show, anything can happen in this league.
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Yeah,I saw that, and I thought just another bad break for the Raiders. They get to start their season 1-0.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Hey Raiderdogg…we’ll give you Sasha, Luke and a 2nd round pick for Stephen Jackson!
September 14th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Yeah Kell the Broncos looked unbeatable.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
RaiderRockstar Im loving “THE BEY AREA” the new Lambo leap. Cant Friggin wait
September 14th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Claire McCaskill ?
talk about lipstick on a pig or bulldog in heels
or the skunk in podunk
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I knew you’d say that, damn I’m good.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Jeff Garcia has agreed to a contract to return to the Philadelphia Eagles.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I’d never really watched Adrian Peterson, boy, he’s gooooood! I didn’t know he was that fast.
Brett Favre & J Maclin seem to have something going.
We need more out of Bey other than being a decoy and playing 10 against 11.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
3 minutes left …
so who goes on the horse trailer tonight?
my pick: DARREN MCFADDEN
pour that in the Kool-Aid fountain for tonight’s game
September 14th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Damn I’m excited. No matter how bad this team is I’m always excited for some Raiders football.
Go out there and surprise some people today!
September 14th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Predition: Crabapple gets drafted by the Raiders. Rnd.2 signs 3years.4millon $ deal. Al Davis says: WE ARE LAUGHING AT YOU NOW!!!! HAHAHAHA
September 14th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Brett Favre & J Maclin seem to have something going.
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where, your Madden video game?
I think you’re thinking of Percy Harvin!
September 14th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Dogg,
He just wants to play for a title contender right? I think we qualify.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
KK
It certainly made me try and think of when have the Raiders ever gotten a break like that?
As much as I hate to complimemt any Bronco, I was impressed with the way Stokes ran out more clock as he ran parrallel to the goaline. That was pretty head’s up.
Otherwise the Bronco’s offense wasn’t that impressive and their D looked a little better than I expected, although against a not so powerful Bengal offense.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
later guys.
enjoy the redemption game tonight
GO RAIDERS !!!!!!!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Dakota Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Hey Raiderdogg…we’ll give you Sasha, Luke and a 2nd round pick for Stephen Jackson!”
Done
You do know he wants out right? Too late now, the offer is already on the table…
NO WE BLOODY WONT , HE IS A HEAD CASE WE HAVE JUST GOT ONE OF THOSE REMEMBER , how about we just waive sasha and thats that..
September 14th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Jeff Garcia has agreed to a contract to return to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Didn’t they go down that road before?
September 14th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I wonder if Garcia will throw us under the bus.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
What do you guys think of the new RaiderVille?
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Introduce-Raiderville-/cf0ab803-694f-4e0d-95ae-80bcf7a54b50
September 14th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
He already has
September 14th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Dogg, the Lakers will rise again! We got this young guy named Adam Morrison…some call him the great white hope, I mean the next Larry Bird!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Dakota Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Hey Raiderdogg…we’ll give you Sasha, Luke and a 2nd round pick for Stephen Jackson!”
Done
You do know he wants out right? Too late now, the offer is already on the table…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
aka “the BEY area”
!!!!!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Dakota Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Dogg, the Lakers will rise again! We got this young guy named Adam Morrison…some call him the great white hope, I mean the next Larry Bird!
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Who is the Injured Center you guys have really young and good but always hurt???
September 14th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
forget morrison dude
raiderdogg – why wouldnt they , they have the black mamba Kobe Bryant
Resigned Lamar , pau , healthy bynum .
probably short at the point and the verdicts still out on Ron Ron , phil jax will get this team back to the championship games its more a matter of who they play from the east , cavs,boston,magic,bobcats . . . ? just kidding MJ
September 14th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
KiwiRaider,
Dogg and I are just kiddin’ each other about our NBA teams…no worries, he knows what is up.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Its getting closer!!
Woohoo!!
Its Suzy Kolber time!!!!!!!!
I have survived the past 8 months by drooling over Hannah Storm but I luv Suzy!!
Go Raiders!!
Best year ever!!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Dakota
What makes you think the Lakers will contend this year?
That sentence was very hard to finish typing without cracking up…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Here you go
Laker.com
theres where you fellas can talk about them.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
NO FRIGGIN SOUP FOR YOU! lol good one
September 14th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I bet the Bills are anxious to get some shots on Brady’s knee, to see how it’s holding up.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Dakota
as long as Morrison keeps that 70’s porn mustache he will be a star in the NBA.
Now I will continue to post from the future…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Maybe Crabtree can transfer to Texas? lol
September 14th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
KiwiRaider Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
forget morrison dude
raiderdogg – why wouldnt they , they have the black mamba Kobe Bryant
Resigned Lamar , pau , healthy bynum .
probably short at the point and the verdicts still out on Ron Ron , phil jax will get this team back to the championship games its more a matter of who they play from the east , cavs,boston,magic,bobcats . . . ? just kidding MJ
September 14th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Rack o Lamb – John Clayton (Only BSPN mediot that’s halfway credible) says that you (The Niners) own Crabtrees rights until 2010 draft day. If you (the niners) don’t sign or trade his rights by then he goes back into to draft and you (the niners) come away with nothing. Zilcho… Nada… No extra pick. No soup for you… Sorry… Seems to me you (the niners) should have done your homework on this guy. There’s a reason he dropped to tenth. Nine other teams passed on ass as well… A diva attitude and a well dressed entourage…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
OAKlifer Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Dakota Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Dogg, the Lakers will rise again! We got this young guy named Adam Morrison…some call him the great white hope, I mean the next Larry Bird!
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Who is the Injured Center you guys have really young and good but always hurt???
andrew bynum – he will be a beast this year
September 14th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Richochet,
Sooooooo, are you still sure you get that extra #1 pick if Crabbs doesn’t sign????
And speaking of draft busts, ever heard of:
Vernon Davis
Alex Smith
Rashaun Woods
Kwame Harris
Mike Rumph
Reggie McGrew
R.W. McQuarters
Jim Druckenmiller
J.J. Stokes
The 49ers make Al Davis look like a draft expert!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
BTW – Happy Birthday Michael Crabtree. Heard he’s really matured since the draft. Also heard he’s having a part at his favorite spot – Chucky Cheeses!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Rack o Lamb – John Clayton (Only BSPN mediot that’s halfway credible) says that you (The Niners) own Crabtrees rights until 2010 draft day. If you (the niners) don’t sign or trade his rights by then he goes back into to draft and you (the niners) come away with nothing. Zilcho… Nada… No extra pick. No soup for you… Sorry… Seems to me you (the niners) should have done your homework on this guy. There’s a reason he dropped to tenth. Nine other teams passed on ass as well… A diva attitude and a well dressed entourage…”
No Soup For You!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Dakota
The 9ers drafted Jim Druckenmiller based solely on a video they watched of him pulling a car with a rope! True story. Talk about a stellar scouting department.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
raidertay Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
The last time I remember us getting our as handed to us by SD was under Are Shell. Right??
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TayTay??
Short memory?
No memory
didn’t the Chargers hand the Raiders their ass last time you played? Something to the tune of 34-7?
but hey, you’re right about Shell..think that game was almost as bad, 27 to GOOSE EGG.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Evander Holyfield must really be broke to dress up like his mama in a Taco Bell commercial.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I hope we play inspired tonight. Gonna need all we got to make this happen. Gotta be poised and calm, tho. Need to stay as penalty-free as possible. If Seymour can make an early impact on LT & Rivers, Raider Nation & rest of D is gonna be juiced. On Offense: JRuss, Z Miller, Murphy, and Bush need to have big games for us. I can see Rankin exploding for a long return, as well as Higgins on a punt. O-Line needs to show up big time tonight for us to have a chance.
New Oakland Coliseum chant between quarters & during timeouts:
“R-A-I-D-E-R-S, B-U-M-A-Y-E!!…R-A-I-D-E-R-S, B-U-M-A-Y-E!!”
September 14th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Plunketthead Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Here you go
Laker.com
theres where you fellas can talk about them.
really ?? smh
September 14th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Jerrymcd Was asked on Seattle radio whether Raiders/Bills had best chacnce to win over Chargers/Patriots. Both 11-game losing streaks. Said Raiders.
11 minutes ago from TweetDeck
September 14th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Here we go baby, just win baby, FEEL THE STORM OF THE COLD AUTUMN WIND BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
No soup for you Ricky…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Dakota Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
KiwiRaider,
Dogg and I are just kiddin’ each other about our NBA teams…no worries, he knows what is up.
haha classic very good !! golden state will be better this season-for the record !!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Rack o lamb … Hope you’re man (?) enough to come back tomorrow if your insightful predictions regarding this evenings game are incorrect. The usuals will all be here – win lose or draw…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Crabtree gets drafted late 1st round around the 25th pick; possibly early 2nd, I would agree as GMs will not want to get into another contract squabble for a WR Diva that hasn’t played down.
Template for 1st round signings-
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d810d9ec2&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
10th pick this year would’ve “earned” $17 million quaranteed/$27 total (approx)
picks #20-32 got $6-8 million quaranteed and a total of 12-15 million
counting the half a mill he earns in base salary this year his holdout has cost him, crabtree, his agent, and friend (advisor) has already cost him over $10 million dollars in lost wages, not counting the one year closer to free agency lost,and the $$$ he would earn from his first FA contract (presuming he actually earns a pro-bowl berth or two).
haha, lol, fofl at you michael crabtree
September 14th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hey Crabs will easily make that money back doing Subway commercials with Jared…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Dogg,
Yeah, I remember that! lol Way to go 49ers!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
For your viewing pleasure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yiQmDDMKc
September 14th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Richochet Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
DOES ANYONE HERE DARE REFUTE THAT???
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Flush. That refutes that.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Game Day!! I spent some of the day as a guest of Amy Trask hanging out with Jim Otto, Tom Flores, Freddy B, some Raiderettes, and a couple of other Raiders as they were doing an AirAsia promotion. Kind of fun. Now it is time for business. EXPECT TO WIN!!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Man, don’t Schefter and Mort look like a couple of used car salesmen…
(no offense Raider O )….(;
September 14th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Troll I think I have some Chucky Cheese coupons in my dice draw, and I haven’t made any donations in awhile, do you have his address so I can mail him some; or maybe we can mail them to his agent’s office.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
MaximusRaiderus Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Warren Sapp just said on NFLTA “Al Davis would rather lose than let some else try and do wat it takes to make this team better”.”
Now I understand why Davis signed Sapp, because he wanted to lose…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
RaiderRetribution,
The Raiders might have once been the dumbest team in America, but Crabtree is the dumbest person in the world…second only to 49ers GM Scot McCloughan!
lol
September 14th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Cable Bumaye
September 14th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Warren Sapp just said on NFLTA “Al Davis would rather lose than let some else try and do wat it takes to make this team better”.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Crabtree’s agent:
Eugene Parker denies Crabtree is willing to sit out and re-enter 2010 draft.
Then sign the contract for $27 million, $17,000,000.00 quaranteed and get to work!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Dakota….
Have you moved any “valuables” out of the living room for tonights game, or did you just leave them in the garage since Saturday?
September 14th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I knew Maximus was going to say that 4 minutes before HE did!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
The Patriots’ and Bills’ throwback uniforms look so much better than their contemporary counterparts.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Dakota….
LOL…
I warned my new neighbor that when he heard some yelling and screaming tonight, not to worry just me yelling and screaming at the t.v…..
September 14th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
# RaiderDogg Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
OG
Have you checked out the new Raider-Ville yet? Sounds like it should be entertaining…
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Actually I haven’t. As long as some of the Raiderettes are there, it will certainly be entertaining on many levels.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
OG
Have you checked out the new Raider-Ville yet? Sounds like it should be entertaining…
September 14th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Dakota….
Have you moved any “valuables” out of the living room for tonights game, or did you just leave them in the garage since Saturday?
______________________________
I have padded the walls of my man cave and all sharp objects have been removed from the premises.
Thank you for your concern!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Wow. According to the blog, it Looks like I am answering questions before they are even asked. I guess I DO have superpowers!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
just read on Raiders’ web site Mr. William Joseph was released again for Seymour’s roster spot.
Mr. Joseph always remember you are a Raider for life and part of the Raider family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, our emotions are mixed as we hope all the players this year will not get injured and that each Raider plays probowl caliber football; thereby not allowing a roster spot to be available to you. Should neither of the 1st two happen I hope you are the 1st to return. You are always a Raider. Yet your loyalty will not go unnoticed.
Thank you for giving 100%; even when you weren’t under contract.
Sincerely,
Ron and the rest of us Raider fans.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Have a good one Dakota
September 14th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Where did Ricky go?
He’s probably sore about the 9ers losing their #1 draft pick this year. He’s Googling to see if it’s true that they blew it and come up with nada in 2010 (other than the top 10 pick they’ll have, that is).
September 14th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Raul Otto, Flores, Freddy, Stork, and a couple of guys I didn’t talk to, I think Willie Brown and one or two others. Greg Papa was the host, some Raiderettes were there and a host of Stewardesses from AirAsia who were EXTREMELY attractive. I want to grab a flight to South East Asia just to hang out with them for a few hours. Mayor Ron Dellums was also there among some other dignitaries but I had to leave before I caused a scene with Dellums and Amy never asks me back!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
enuff talk enuff speculation lets see were we at against our personal golaith lets go RAIDERS buyame
September 14th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
# 909RaiderLifer Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Oakglenn…
Are you, psychic or psychotic??
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Some say A, some say B. I think of myself as A.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I have been waiting a long time for this day!
This afternoon I sang a song to my girlfriend.
I said, “What’s that song?”
She said, “The Raider anthem.”
Bless her.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Oakglen,
Which Raiders players were there?
September 14th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Good luck guys! Let’s hope this is the beginning of something special.
See you tomorrow!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Oakglenn…
Are you, psychic or psychotic??
September 14th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
See you guys in the Stadium!!!! Expect to WIN!!!!!!!!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I thought Gruden was going to do our game.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Am I the only one who thinks most old school uniforms look better then the current ones?
September 14th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I bet Fragile Fred goes down tonight.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Dirt nap for Al!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Plunketthead Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Yes nice stop after a extra one yard spot from the refs
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Yeah, I noticed that too.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Oakglenn…
I’m, A.} sometimes, B.) sometimes, and sometimes both..lol..
September 14th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
hey… Cable gets 10 wins and gets us into the playoffs…
it’s Coach of the Year, baby…
and Big Al will let him stand right up in front…
Cable will have his moments when he turns this mother around…
Raider On, troops…
class dismissed…
September 14th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
I was just going to say: Go Buffalo!
Then N.E. ran the opening kick to the 50, oh well..
RAIDERS—BUMAYE!!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Yes nice stop after a extra one yard spot from the refs
September 14th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I bet Fragile Fred has a season ending injury tonight.
Wheres Suzy!!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Lots of dropped passes yesterday and so far tonight
September 14th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I thought Maroney was not at the top of the depth chart. More lies from cheaterbellichek
September 14th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
KoolKell…
We get the “B” team. Mike&Mike+Steve Young…
Bet that lil’ puss Greenberg hides in the press box again. Won’t go down to the field before the game..
September 14th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Kirk Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I have been waiting a long time for this day!
This afternoon I sang a song to my girlfriend.
I said, “What’s that song?”
She said, “The Raider anthem.”
Bless her.
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did she roll her eyes???
ya gotta deduct points for eye-rolling…
the wife does that…
especially when i predict a Raider victory…
makes me want to ban her from the room…
September 14th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Deep breath.
I’m out, Nation.
Be good.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
What’s up nation!!!!!!!!! Gameday, going to sail the seas of cheese with my good friend Captain Morgan at the Sheraton in Cerritos, CA. Nice weather out here.
We are going to have to score 30 points, IMO, to win tonight, and I am talking myself into believing it could happen. Get a good game from Jamarcus, maybe a PR from JLH, a key turnover………
September 14th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I missed the pregame show.
What was Suzy wearing? I cant wait till halftime
September 14th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Boy the Raider OT’s better line up on the line tonite. Because this seems to be the Ref’s subjective call du jour this year.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Did you guys read the article on Namndi. The guy actually drives a 97 Maxima.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4464629
September 14th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Vegas…
Got out of that meet & greet deal??
September 14th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Krappy, you seem pretty excited over the big game tonight, as are we all.
But I think we’re all curious how many uncontrollable dumps you think you might take in your pants before kick off.
If the answer if 4 or more, I strongly suggest getting hosed off by KrappyWife in the backyard at 7:05, so your bottom is sparkling clean for game time.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
And Mayo goes down! Tedy Bruschi’s Iphone is already ringing…
September 14th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Dam! Go Bills!!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Down goes Brady…….Down goes Brady…
I’m lovin it!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Bills 7
Pats 0
September 14th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Plunketthead Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Yes nice stop after a extra one yard spot from the refs
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Yeah, I noticed that too.
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I noticed that as well. WTF? As if the Patriots need any help…
September 14th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
ice COLD beer time!….later…
RAIDERS—-BUMAYE!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
On a side note, there seems to be something missing from the Patriots defensive front. Something major. Can’t put my finger on it. Gotta go. Maybe I’ll go hang with our Dline before the game!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Oakglenn Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
On a side note, there seems to be something missing from the Patriots defensive front. Something major. Can’t put my finger on it. Gotta go. Maybe I’ll go hang with our Dline before the game!”
Maybe the Patriots need to seymour of the No Huddle offense before they can make the necessary video adjustments…
September 14th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Buffalo Bills, BUMAYE!!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
hey does anyone know if the game will be on CBS ? I am in modesto not sure if it will beor not.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
That was a Bill first down and the refs had a bad spot again but I guess they gave it back to them
September 14th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Oh man I hope the Pats lose and Seymour has a huge game as we win.
That will chap some cheaters butts
Dam, TO sucks too
Gruden just called Mayo a “great” linebacker.
What does BUMAYE mean?
I like that if Loggers ran the divorce court commercial.
I have been trying to post for 5 minutes
September 14th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
JT52 Says:
September 14th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
hey does anyone know if the game will be on CBS ? I am in modesto not sure if it will beor not.”
Yes, KPIX CBS will be broadcasting ESPN’s feed.
September 14th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
look out! TO looks mad
September 14th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I saw Suzy on the pregame.
Last time I saw a hairdoo like that, it was serving Rob Petrie dinner!
September 14th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
thankx RaiderDogg
September 14th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
New post!!
Anybody???
Does anybody remember the site to watch the Raider games?? it floated around it was like adtv or something
????