Pears will start at left guard
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 at 3:17 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Rather than create change at two positions, Raiders coach Tom Cable said Wednesday Erik Pears will replace Robert Gallery at left guard when Oakland hosts the Denver Broncos.
Cable said Pears has every position along the offensive line in the NFL, but the only game action has been at right and left tackle, where he had 26 starts with Denver in 2006 and 2007. Pears had seven starts at guard for the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe in 2005.
Starting Pears at guard will enable to keep Chris Morris at center.
“I think one move rather than two is the way I felt,” Cable said. “That was the deciding factor.”
It’s another indication that Samson Satele, acquired by trade (the Raiders gave up a sixth round pick and swapped fourth-round selections) from Miami in the offseason to replace Jake Grove, has fallen far below expectations.
Morris is considered more versatile and better at making line calls and sight adjustments, something which will be crucial against a Denver 3-4 defense which Cable said can send pressure from different angles.
Punt returner Johnnie Lee Higgins fielded some punts and ran some plays at receiver, but sat out enough reps that he was listed as limited and classified as questionable. Cable said he believes Higgins will be able to play.
If not, Cable said Darren McFadden would return punts and call for fair catches.
That’s a dramatic shift from last week, when Hiram Eugene was the punt return specialist backed up by Javon Walker, with Cable saying he wanted them to return kicks and didn’t want to essentially forfeit that part of the game.
Eugene had a pair of fair catches and failed to field another punt which fortunately rolled into the end zone when it could have been downed inside the 5-yard line. When Eugene left because of injury, Javon Walker called for a fair catch, appeared to have his arm brushed by a Chiefs defender, and muffed the catch, with the Raiders recovering.
Cable said the Raiders had gotten a letter back from the league saying that Walker had indeed been hit and the non-call was a mistake on the part of the officials.
Those who did not practice included LG Robert Gallery (broken fibula), WR Chaz Schilens (broken metacarpal), WR Nick Miller (broken shin) and Eugene (calf strain). Eugene was walking in a protective boot, meaning Michael Huff could start at free safety.
Cable said he hoped Schilens would be practicing more at the end of the week but didn’t think he would be available to play Sunday.
More to come later . . .
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September 23rd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
yo
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Manage the game, JR.
Just get the ball completed and let these guys get some YAC (please also explain the meaning of that, as they were probably thinking of a run to the liquor store for some Henny).
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
So it looks like we do get to see MM start.
Where is everyone that said he was already on scholarship, not to be unveiled until next year?
Hopefully he plays well enough to make Eugene obsolete, and lives up to his YouTube video and cracks some fools.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
jlh needs to play, we dodged some bullets last sun. fielding punts
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
keep Morris at center…good non-move
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Per David Whte Tweetter:
Eugene officially out. Branch moves to FS and Mitchell to start at SS.
2 minutes ago from web
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
# Terrapin Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
A lot of this may very well have to do with confidence in his players. That they are going to be where he expects them to be. As well as some fundamental flaws in his rhythm.
That’s the essence behind what JR said and what Gannon eluded to when saying he’s very accurate to the TE. Just think about that …how can that be? It just doesn’t make much sense to be accurate to some and not others.
ZMiller says the same thing ….JR just has to develop a level of trust with the wideouts (ex-TEs).
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Really thinking about it …it makes total sense why he would be throwing off his back leg soo much per Gannon. If he doesn’t have a rhythm with his WRs he’ll be hesitant in his throws to them and try to force it at the last second if they are not exactly at the spot. Like JR said, sometimes when he looks the WR is not where he expects them to be. This is all related to the youth and inexperience between the WR and QB.
They’ll get it down in time.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
YOU LIE!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
denver has been playing d out their a**, this sun. will be an awakening to them. LETS GO! the offense has to have the mentality as if they lost last sun. with that performance.RUN THE BALL TO SET UP THE PASS!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
4eva,
Cable doesn’t want to risk injury to McFadden, a guy he named the starter to much praise from the Nation.
I have no problem keeping him healthy. Besides, who is to say he doesn’t return one anyhow. Denver wouldn’t be expecting it now, or at least not as much.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
just call 4 a fair catch????????
I dont believe my eyes
thats just deleting a scoring opportunity,imo
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/4301/more-bad-injury-news-for-chargers
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
i predict denver will allow more points in this game than they have the first two games. didn’t watch the game vs. browns but the cincy game they were very quick and physical, challenging wr’s for every ball. i remember lavernious coles dropped like 3 1st downs though, which could have changed that game. i still see their front 7 (den) being on the small side that is why i say JUST POUND THE ROCK BABY!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
hey what ever happened to JRuss’s QB coach for the draft Tom Martinez, he worked with Brady and cleaned up his mechanics why can’t the Raiders bring him in to help out also??
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Dakota Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
YOU LIE!!!!
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Dakota
Are you calling yourself a liar? Now that would be funny!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
What happened to my post?
Again DW’s piece on JRs interview is very informative
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
First down run, second down screen pass, third down play action..first down again!!! Let’s try running the ball this game. We have to establish the run game from the beginning.Short pass, slant routes, P.A.,RUN!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Branch moves to FS, Mitchell at SS? I hope for the Raider Nation’s sake that David White’s info is wrong. Branch has been playing very well at SS especially when covering TE’s or the 3rd receiver. I do want to see Mitchell eventually take over and knock people out but I can’t imagine his pass coverage is reliable enough to earn a start (especially reading all the notes from camp). I’d rather see them ease him into the defense at first. Crossing fingers this is not true.
I love these apology letters from the NFL also. If the NFL videotaped their apologies to the Raiders, the Raiders would be able to see that the NFL is laughing uncontrollably while “apologizing.” NFL didn’t apologize for the non-td by murphy because NFL officials almost died of laughter trying to write the letter seriously.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Really, vick what do you really think he is gonna do right now no offense but that was pretty dumb
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Schilens pseudo-poll:
1) Schilens will return next week and be healthy all year
2) He is rushed into a return next week, reinjures the foot and is out for half the season
3) He is rushed back next week, and get into a cycle of aggravating the injury and playing dinged up (MacFadden year)
4) He is given time to completely heal and plays great all year
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Aaahhh that’s what happened. Jerry is blocking the competition. Wouldn’t let me post the link to DWs blog.
BTW David White did not twitter that Mitchell is starting SS.
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Anyway, I think its very obvious Russell and the WRs have to get on the same page. That’s what’s causing the hiccups in the passing game. Starting two rookie WRs is no joke. You think its some weird coincidence that Chaz was getting all the catches for JR when he was playing?
They’re all learning on the fly.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
If we continue seeing the same problems after this game we should strongly consider trading for Dereck Anderson or Vick before trade deadline!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Please let it be #4
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I see college quarterbacks having more accuracy than JRuss. I salivate at Mark Sanchez who is playing like a veteran with poise & accuracy. Is JR not working hard enough? I mean the Raiders provide him the best QB coach money can buy, why his mechanics are still wrong after all that off-season OTA, camp, etc.?
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Sanchez looks about as good as possible in two games and Russell the opposite in two.
Keep in mind, it’s two games.
Sanchez will struggle in some games and JaMarcus will improve and play better in some games.
Let’s not anoint Sanchez just yet, and by that same logic, let’s not crucify JaMarcus either.
I must say it again, he is capable of throwing the ball well. We all saw it last year. We know he can complete more than 60% and we know he can manage a game.
It’s important Russell and the Raiders O as a unit, strike early and get a rhythm going.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I don’t understand why they would move Branch to FS and start Michell at SS. Leave Branch at SS and give Huff the start at FS. He has earned the chance!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:58 pm
I trust whatever Gannon says about Russell. He did some Raider games last year where he appeared to be impressed with Russell’s growth.
I think his comments are well intentioned.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
r8eray Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
If we continue seeing the same problems after this game we should strongly consider trading for Dereck Anderson or Vick before trade deadline!!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
16yearsold16yearfan Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Really, vick what do you really think he is gonna do right now no offense but that was pretty dumb
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16 year old
The proper way to debate the comment is Derek Anderson can’t even beat out Brady Quinn, so why do we want a backup as our strating QB, and Michael Vick who was out of football for two years, and was a free agent. Vick was available to all teams and only a few had any interest. The Raiders had no interest or they would have signed him.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
When in doubt Russell has a tendency to just throw it away. And you are seeing a lot of throw aways now.
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I swear, some of you ppl are completely unreasonable. The ignorance and grandiose expectations are just unbelievable.
These players a young. Let them get their work in. You are talking about two of the most difficult positions to come in the league and play. And you guys are expecting fireworks out of the gates? Get freakin’ real.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Stop talking about these young QBs coming in the league and appearing to do OK. The situations are totally different and that’s how these players look NOW.
You don’t know how they will turn out. Matt Lienhart looked good his first year. VY looked good. I’m sure Pennington looked good his first years and so did many other QBs just stepping in the league. But you know what …they all either plateaued or regressed. You never know how these things are going to turn out.
That’s why I say the comments on this board are beyond ignorant. And entirely premature.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Terrapin,
It’s a young team and people fail to realize that.
It won’t happen overnight.
2nd year starter with two rookie wideouts and playcalling that consists of “deep, deep, deep, screen, deep, deep, run, deep, PA deep.”
At least they’re all getting their feet soaked.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Quick blog on everything I just tweeted. http://bit.ly/G3qbu
about 1 hour ago from web Cable thinks Johnnie Lee Higgins (limited) can return punts Sunday. If not, Darren McFadden will do fair catches at PR.
about 1 hour ago from web
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
[...] [Raiders] Raiders OT Erik Pears To Replace Injured Robert Gallery Rather than create change at two positions, Raiders coach Tom Cable said Wednesday Erik Pears will replace Robert Gallery at left guard when Oakland hosts the Denver Broncos. Cable said Pears has every position along the offensive line in the NFL, but the only game action has been at right and left tackle, where he had 26 starts with Denver in 2006 and 2007. Starting Pears at guard will enable to keep Chris Morris at center. "I think one move rather than two is the way I felt," Cable said. "That was the deciding factor." Source: Contra Costa Times.com [...]
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Oh stop it, LoggerHead.
YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT A TIMING PATTERN..stop and go, hook, whatever..but a slant is a slant..going deep is going deep..a screen is a screen..YOU LOOK AT THE RECEIVER AND THROW THE BALL TO WHERE HE IS MOVING TO.
JR is standing in the pocket..and there’s Murphy going STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE towards the endzone. JR throws, and misses horribly. How is that on the receiver? How can you say he wasn’t sure where they were going to be?
What’s obvious is Russell is repeating the excuse others are giving him, and he’s even bungling that.
Honestly, do you actually believe JR is sharp enough to where HE knows where he needs to get the ball, before hand? He looks lost, and he just flings it.
Yeah, he gets it to his TE.
Why is that?
BECAUSE IN ALMOST EVERY CASE, THE TE IS BLOCKING THEN RELEASING..and in most cases he runs his route, and turns around, usually with no one around.
Amazing that Flacco and others can step in, WITHOUT EVER HAVING ANY TIME TO ESTABLISH CONFIDENCE IN A RECEIVER, and throw the ball, leading the receiver, and complete it.
Year 3 and Russell and RAIDER FANS are still making excuses that you make for rookies…sad.
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Terrapin Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
# Terrapin Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
A lot of this may very well have to do with confidence in his players. That they are going to be where he expects them to be. As well as some fundamental flaws in his rhythm.
That’s the essence behind what JR said and what Gannon eluded to when saying he’s very accurate to the TE. Just think about that …how can that be? It just doesn’t make much sense to be accurate to some and not others.
ZMiller says the same thing ….JR just has to develop a level of trust with the wideouts (ex-TEs).
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Really thinking about it …it makes total sense why he would be throwing off his back leg soo much per Gannon. If he doesn’t have a rhythm with his WRs he’ll be hesitant in his throws to them and try to force it at the last second if they are not exactly at the spot. Like JR said, sometimes when he looks the WR is not where he expects them to be. This is all related to the youth and inexperience between the WR and QB.
They’ll get it down in time.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Gannon should go in there and correct it. A hall of fame nod and a chance at a ring I think merits ‘ol Rich getting past his dislike of Al Davis and being a member of the coaching staff in some facet.
Problem is, I don’t think Davis wants to give him a job. Gannon was reported to have approached Davis about a front office spot and was turned down.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
# DT42 Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
hey what ever happened to JRuss’s QB coach for the draft Tom Martinez, he worked with Brady and cleaned up his mechanics why can’t the Raiders bring him in to help out also??
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why isn’t this Martinez guy, a qb guru, not doing in the NFL? he should at least be a qb coach. he’s a local guy
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
HA! You can make the argument that the Raiders don’t pass for less than 10yds unless its a screen or a check down! lol.
But you know what …I don’t mind it too much because the plays are there …the QB and WR just have to get on the same page. When they do ..watch out b/c this offense will be hell on the field.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
well, we can at least say that Gannon on many occasions has come out and state his support for the Raiders and that he wants to see them turn it around. His critique is out of frustration. He has some respect, loyalty and appreciation for the team that gave him a team to call his own after many years of being a journeyman.
I would not mind having Gannon come in and assist Paul Hackett and eventually take over as qb coach. It is the Raider tradition to have former players come in as coach. If sanjal Lal aint’ getting it done with our Wideouts, heck, bring Tim Brown in.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
“Cable said the Raiders had gotten a letter back from the league saying that Walker had indeed been hit and the non-call was a mistake on the part of the officials.”
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I forgot about that play because we recovered. But he didn’t just get brushed by the defender. He got run into. Should’ve been a 15-yard penalty. Another blatant screw job vs. the Raiders, although the Chiefs did get their fair share of penalties in that game.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
raiderdeek Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Branch moves to FS, Mitchell at SS? I hope for the Raider Nation’s sake that David White’s info is wrong.
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I couldn’t agree more, Mitchell will see the field plenty just by virtue of us being thin at safety. There is no need to start him in a spot Branch has played very well at. The Logic of starting Pears at LG so as to only make one move on the OL as opposed to two is very sound. Why not use this same logic in the secondary. Huff at FS with Branch staying at SS seems to make alot of sense.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
“There’s a number of things that you need to take into consideration. First and foremost, he’s had a number of different coaches, a number of different play-callers, a number of different coordinators, different QB coaches, in just his three short years in the league. That, I think, has had an impact on him, a negative impact. The second thing is the inexperience and lack of production at the wide receiver position has hurt him as well. Finally, after looking at all the film, I am convinced that all the things that he is struggling with can be corrected. So that’s a positive.”
THIS IS ENCOURAGING KNOWING HOW GANNON DOESENT HOLD BACK.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
“plateaued” lol..that alone is ignorant.
Leinart NEVER looked good. He struggled from day one.
But hey..WHY CAN’T ANYONE MENTION THE QB’S WHO COME IN AND DO GOOD?
Oh..I know why…BECAUSE IT DOESN’T BODE WELL FOR THOSE DEFENDING RUSSELL..that’s why.
You don’t want to read about other qb’s connecting with a WR running a route. That blows apart the “isn’t familiar with that WR” or that sorry weak take of JR that blames his WR’s for NOT BEING WHERE HE THINKS THEY SHOULD BE.
Here’s a reality check..gosh Russell…considering these guys are running full speed, running their routes..maybe it’s YOU who’s not getting the ball to where THEY ARE????
Wow.
What a novel idea.
Throw it TO AN ACTUAL RECEIVER???
Just might work..or hell…just throw it over his head, and then wonder why he didn’t grow two feet..yeah, that works.
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Terrapin Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Stop talking about these young QBs coming in the league and appearing to do OK. The situations are totally different and that’s how these players look NOW.
You don’t know how they will turn out. Matt Lienhart looked good his first year. VY looked good. I’m sure Pennington looked good his first years and so did many other QBs just stepping in the league. But you know what …they all either plateaued or regressed. You never know how these things are going to turn out.
That’s why I say the comments on this board are beyond ignorant. And entirely premature.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Free Huey
Free Dakota
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I wrote this in the previous article but I cant believe JR partially blamed the 0-line for the passing games struggles. As the QB and leader of this team, he needs to take on the full responsibility, even if it really isn’t all of his fault. The last two games, I have seen very good pass protection for Russell including many, many blitz pickups. Cornell Green has put Russell in holes with his false starts but other than that, the protection has been great. Let’s go JR. Earn that paycheck, starting with the Broncos.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Terrapin,
I agree. If Russell and the WRs can make the adjustment it’s on.
KC didn’t respect Russell at all, and gave him opportunities all over the field. If they can start connecting, that vertical offense can work.
We’ve seen the 70s D work with the proper coaching and personell.
Apparently Branch can be used at either safety spot, but I like the way he’s been playing.
want to see Mithchell play, but not if it’s going to cost the team in the long run.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
# itzSteve Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I don’t understand why they would move Branch to FS and start Michell at SS. Leave Branch at SS and give Huff the start at FS. He has earned the chance!!!
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He has earned the chance by having TWO, TWO, TWO, decent games? Are you fauking stupid or just a moron?
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Can you believe it, the Donkeys are now a 1 pt favorite.
What did Dakota say now?
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
For the Record, I believe in JaMarcus Russell.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Einstein Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
# itzSteve Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I don’t understand why they would move Branch to FS and start Michell at SS. Leave Branch at SS and give Huff the start at FS. He has earned the chance!!!
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He has earned the chance by having TWO, TWO, TWO, decent games? Are you fauking stupid or just a moron?
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Look at the mess you’ve caused Dakota. Hey fellas. Don’t take everything that is written in here as gold. Double check. David White didn’t write that.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Where did you see JR blaming the Oline?
The essence of what he was saying was him and the WRs need to get on the same page. He took blame.
I think sometimes ppl read what they want to read.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
For the record, I agree with you, Kell.
We’ll all just have to wait and see. Either we eat crow or we get to have our ‘I told ya so’s.
Unfortunately, being that the kid only started 21 games and is 24, we won’t know for a while either way.
I do know that the last 4 straight reg. season games he’s been in a Raider uniform, he left the field with a lead, 3 of them and almost 4, were Ws.
I’m out, Nation.
Be good.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Dakota YOU ARE AN IDIOT! David White wrote Michael Huff will start at FS not Mitchell. You are stupid!
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
The following is the bigger underlying problem.
Russell not only will NEVER be a leader, but is already being viewed as being anything but a leader.
What?
You don’t think that EVERY RECEIVER ON THE RAIDERS DIDN’T JUST READ how Russell stated that it’s THEIR FAULT?
“NOT QUITE THERE YET”
“THINGS THEY SHOULD KNOW”?
Here’s your worst reality..Russell doesn’t see this as being on him. He’s passing the buck to everyone he can, bumbling stumbling mumbling..while still not saying ‘THIS IS ON ME’ “THIS LOSS WAS ON ME.” “I NEED TO DO A BETTER JOB“
That’s what leaders do.
they step up when they’re supposed to. They absorb much of the blame, when the other players know that ‘hey, that was actually on me”..they don’t do what Russell just did.
Oh..and let’s not leave out the ‘I KNOW I’M THE MAN. WAS NEVER WORRIED ABOUT BEING YANKED BY THE COACH”.
Now what’s the excuse?
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QUOTE: “I know where the guys are going to be, but at the same time, once you look there, they’re not quite there yet,” Russell said. “Things sort of… you know… we worked on that, things that they should know and I should know . . . sometimes you have a guy get in your way so you’re not going to make your next step.”
That’s a word-for-word transcription, by the way, exhibiting that sometimes it’s as hard to see where Russell is going with an answer as where his pass is going on any given play.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Richochet Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
WHY CAN’T ANYONE MENTION THE QB’S WHO COME IN AND DO GOOD?
Oh..I know why…BECAUSE IT DOESN’T BODE WELL FOR THOSE DEFENDING RUSSELL..that’s why.
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Because there are hardly any you damn fooking idiot. And once again, you can’t say Dan Marino, or John Elway, because those guys went to teams that were good by trading up to get them or drafting later than the top overall three. There’s a reason teams have been very reluctant to draft Q’s in the top three picks over the last few years. let’s take a nostalgic look back:
Do the names Vince Young, Alex Smith, Carson Palmer, Byron Leftwich, David Carr, Joey harrington, Michael Vick, Tim Couch, Donavan McNabb, Akili Smith, Ryan Leaf ring a bell with any of you?? Those names are enough to give a GM gas. Not a real high percentage of NO MISS guys there. But once again the bottom line is rack-o-sheeit proves he doesn’t know sheeit do you rack-o?? But hey, go Alex Smith!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:40 pm
You guys are sooooo negative over here. Good Lawd!!!
Post after post after post after post after post after post calling Russell names and saying he’s worse than some college QB. Calling for an emergency trade for Vick or Derek Anderson. And the Richochet/Misterbrown 24 hour vigil against a QB that plays for a team they have already acknowledged is not their favorite team.
Well for those FEW that still see the glass half full going into a game for 1st place against Denver…..Pat Kirwin and Tim Ryan said that Russell can make it because he’s mentally tough. They said it takes a lot for someone struggling to come on the field on the last drive and get it done. They said many QBs would have sulked and been depressed over a bad game.
They said it just takes time and he’s not there yet…but he can get there. Also said he’s good on the sidelines. BTW, they also went through the “excuses” and acknowledged those set him back.
Anyway, I am sure Richocet would rather post about another “bench Russell” diatribe. Does he know that the 49ers are playing the Vikings this Sunday.
I can’t really blame Mistabrown…the Browns are never worth really following.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
[...] Cable said that McFadden could return punts.. Punt returner Johnnie Lee Higgins fielded some punts and ran some plays at receiver, but sat out enough reps that he was listed as limited and classified as questionable. Cable said he believes Higgins will be able to play. If not, Cable said Darren McFadden would return punts and call for fair catches. Pears will start at left guard – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly … [...]
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Hey Raiders Fans and wecolme to reality!
Yes we have a young team, yes we have major injuries to counted on players.
Blame the QB all you want, he is not a bust! He’s doing the best with what he has to work with.
Yes, JR isn’t a major force as a QB yet, in this instant age of electronics, everyone is a bust in 1 minute, football is a game of time and production on the field, always has ,always will. In most cases, controlling clock, controls game. We had the clock thrown at us last game, but we pulled it out. That tells me a lot of what this team is made of. To sit and say one pass, or another, didn’t do what someone wanted, is an inaccurate assessment of the total exploits of this young team. I saw a lot of comradre in this years team, absent for so long, and if it carries into the next game, Donkies are getting re-shoed.
It’s easy to sit in here and be haters, but this is my team, since 64, and I stand by them, in injury and health, that they will continue the uphill battle that the NFL presents them any given week.
We are Raider Fans, we back our team, swaggering or staggering, we cover their azzes.
You in?
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
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September 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
[...] will start at left guard Pears will start at left guard – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly … __________________ KIFFIN [...]
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
# 860Todd Christensen Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Hey Raiders Fans and wecolme to reality!
Yes we have a young team, yes we have major injuries to counted on players.
Blame the QB all you want, he is not a bust! He’s doing the best with what he has to work with.
Yes, JR isn’t a major force as a QB yet, in this instant age of electronics, everyone is a bust in 1 minute, football is a game of time and production on the field, always has ,always will. In most cases, controlling clock, controls game. We had the clock thrown at us last game, but we pulled it out. That tells me a lot of what this team is made of. To sit and say one pass, or another, didn’t do what someone wanted, is an inaccurate assessment of the total exploits of this young team. I saw a lot of comradre in this years team, absent for so long, and if it carries into the next game, Donkies are getting re-shoed.
It’s easy to sit in here and be haters, but this is my team, since 64, and I stand by them, in injury and health, that they will continue the uphill battle that the NFL presents them any given week.
We are Raider Fans, we back our team, swaggering or staggering, we cover their azzes.
You in?
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KoolKells other logon name.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
# TBuckey Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I finally have a log in.does that officially make me a Raiders fan?
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No. You have to piss all over rack-o-sheeit (Whiner Fan) and mistabrown (Browns fan.) Then, you are officially a Raider Fan!
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I finally have a log in.does that officially make me a Raiders fan?
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
# Einstein Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
# itzSteve Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I don’t understand why they would move Branch to FS and start Michell at SS. Leave Branch at SS and give Huff the start at FS. He has earned the chance!!!
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He has earned the chance by having TWO, TWO, TWO, decent games? Are you fauking stupid or just a moron?
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I see where YOUR intelligence level is at…let’s start a rookie at SS (Michell) and move our best SS (Branch) over to FS instead of a 4yr vet whose lightbulb has finally gone on and has two…yes TWO quality games in a row! Get a grip dude, this isn’t the old Michael Huff we are talking about here…
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
# itzSteve Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
# Einstein Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
# itzSteve Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I don’t understand why they would move Branch to FS and start Michell at SS. Leave Branch at SS and give Huff the start at FS. He has earned the chance!!!
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He has earned the chance by having TWO, TWO, TWO, decent games? Are you fauking stupid or just a moron?
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I see where YOUR intelligence level is at…let’s start a rookie at SS (Michell) and move our best SS (Branch) over to FS instead of a 4yr vet whose lightbulb has finally gone on and has two…yes TWO quality games in a row! Get a grip dude, this isn’t the old Michael Huff we are talking about here…
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ahh ok, “ItzSteve”, because you say so, I’m in man. I sure am glad it isn’t the “old Michael Huff we are talking about here”. Whew… I feel better now. Thanks for clearing that up “ItzSteve”. When I call Tob Cable, I say to him, hey Tom, “ItzEinstein”…
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Einstien, go to your own home page, please. Me and Kell are Raider Fans, have been for years, certainly longer than you sorry butt has been on this earth. You contribute nothing in life, why would you think you can contribute anything to this site? Punk!
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Einy, I’m only 53 and will put your sorry butt in,
SNB, there is so much talent amassed on this team, it might not be this year, but the next 7 are looking real good!!!!:)
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
For the Record, I believe in JaMarcus Russell.
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For the record you also believe in Santa Claus.
Good news is JaMarcus can play Santa Claus this year, with no padding…so you have that going for ya.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
860Todd Christensen,
Great post. This Raider team has shown toughness and resiliancy these first two weeks. Some of these Raider fans are going to be embarrassed by the garbage they’ve posted over the last couple of weeks
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
# 860Todd Christensen Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Einstien, go to your own home page, please. Me and Kell are Raider Fans, have been for years, certainly longer than you sorry butt has been on this earth. You contribute nothing in life, why would you think you can contribute anything to this site? Punk!
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LOL. Whatever. So you are King Raider Fan eh? What you say goes? We bow down to your old azz because you have been Raider fan since 64. Damn man, enjoy it while you can you old goat, because you probably only have one or two seasons left in you.
Just the fact your name represents Todd Christensen…. Nevermind.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Anyone notice I posted back in time! Einy, fear me! lol
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Oakglenn,
thanks for the heads up i’ll be sure to get on them when i see them.it feels good to get off the Eagles bandwagon after 5 long, stressful years.
LET’S GO RAIDERS!!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
BREAKING NEWS: JaBlowme NoHustle will be placed on injured reserve because of a severe case of the gout. This will give him time to pursue his new television career. He will be the subject of a TLC documentary called: “The Half Ton Quarterback”
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Einstein
Please comment on football, the part of trashing on Jamarcus. It brings out the comments and discussion on the blog. The other stuff is not you.
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
# TBuckey Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Oakglenn,
thanks for the heads up i’ll be sure to get on them when i see them.it feels good to get off the Eagles bandwagon after 5 long, stressful years.
LET’S GO RAIDERS!!!!!
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Welcome aboard! You will find it quite an amazing experience. Being a Raider fan is not just about following the team, it about being in a community where we all have your back. It’s just every once in awhile a couple of wayward souls have to be tossed over board. Now, grab some grog, enjoy the ride, and EXPECT TO WIN!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Richochet,
Wouldn’t it be more productive and mentally healthy for you to spend your time talking with other 49er fans about the possiblity of going 3-0?
Frank Gore ran for a whole heap of yards and your team is in 1st place…a strong 1st place. Singletary doing a nice job.
So why spend your time here, telling us over and over and over why JaMarcus (or whatever nickname you come up with) should be on the bench.
For a guy that doesn’t like the Raiders, you seem preoccupied with the QB.
I really don’t get it. But spend your time as you will
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
TBuckey Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Oakglenn,
thanks for the heads up i’ll be sure to get on them when i see them.it feels good to get off the Eagles bandwagon after 5 long, stressful years.
LET’S GO RAIDERS!!!
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WAIT..You WERE a Eagles fan? But..after “5 long stressful years”..now you’re switching teams?
LMAO..damn…that is sorryass damn.
WTF? You admit you’re a bandwagon fan?
So, you just kind of jump around from team to team?
Support numerous teams? Numerous hats in the drawer?
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
who the hell decides “haven’t won a SB, so I’m switching teams’?
Now, it’s obvious you didn’t pick the raiders because you think they’ll win a SB in your lifetime, so I can only surmise that it’s because you like wearing a pirate on your shirt, right? Makes ya feel tough..like in “aaarrrrughhhh”?
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
SNB, I’m with you, the team is finding its nitch, but rough waters are before us, I say 9/6, we have the tallent, everyone counts us out, that is our advantage. We are the Raiders, no explaination needed!
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
# Raider Dell Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Einstein
Please comment on football, the part of trashing on Jamarcus. It brings out the comments and discussion on the blog. The other stuff is not you.
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You are right Dell. My bad. Look, I will be the FIRST to admit I was wrong by dissing JaFur Coat. Sure isn’t looking good for him at this point though. At what point in time are excuses non existent for his poor play?
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Richo-woman, Thank god I respect women, otherwise your rediculous rants in here might hold some value. You are not going to bring me into your everyday banter, just meet me for one day for coffee!
I’m sure this site would enjoy it, and I will have cameras to record it, punk!
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
SNB, I’m with you, the team is finding its nitch, but rough waters are before us, I say 9/6, we have the tallent, everyone counts us out, that is our advantage. We are the Raiders, no explaination needed
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I am with Cable….Focus on going 1-0. Don’t get bogged down in the B.S…like the stuff posted here…and don’t get overconfident over a strong showing. Just put 100% into the next game.
They should be able to compete against anyone on this schedule because they can play good, tough defense. Seymour is worth 2 1st round picks.
I’ve been preaching this for a long time….when you can play good stout defense, no apologies or compromise defense….you will be in every game.
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
SNB, I’m with you, the team is finding its nitch, but rough waters are before us, I say 9/6, we have the tallent, everyone counts us out, that is our advantage. We are the Raiders, no explaination needed!
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Wow.
You’re..uh…in your 50’s? And you spell like that?
Damn…well, be that as it may, I fail to see how it’s to your advantage.
See, everyone counted you out in ‘03.
You stayed out.
In ‘04? Same counting. Same result.
‘05? Oh yeah..and on, and on, and on..so..why, now, is it to your advantage, when for the last 6 years you were counted out, and you went down for the count?
Oh..because you HOPE SO???
Ah…got it. Well, hell, I hope it rains diamonds tomorrow.
We both have the same odds on realizing our dream, don’t we?
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Einstein
Fair comment. To others in this blog, the missed throws on some of the easy excuted plays are very troublesome, and are very bad throws.
I have to believe Jamarcus will never be a high percentage QB, regarding his accuracy, but it would be nice to see a completed screen pass or a out pattern completed.
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
New post you guys
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
[...] Eugene officially out. Branch moves to FS and Mitchell to SS Just read this on the web on Pears will start at left guard – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly … , scroll down to the comments. If this is true, is a BAD call IMO. The best call would be keep [...]
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
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September 23rd, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Richocet,
im not a bandwagon jumper i just REALLY got into football five years ago after basketball got boring and MJ retired.i got hooked to the Eagles b/c….well it’s a long story.after a while i realized that i wasnt a true fan like you’re supposed to be.i do like the Raiders b/c of their history–even though they have been the worst team the past six years–so i feel like i will be with them forever;win or lose.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
[...] Broncos offensive lineman Erik Pears will start at Robert Gallery’s left guard spot against Denver on Sunday. Gallery is out four to six weeks [...]
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:53 pm
just make sure that forum post on the safeties switching positions isn’t from raidermick, because if it is, i have some atlantic coast beach property to sell you from spokane