Huff back as fulltime free safety
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 at 3:32 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News and notes following Raiders practice and a press briefing from coach Tom Cable:
– Free safety Hiram Eugene didn’t practice and won’t play against Denver, meaning Michael Huff will go back to being the fulltime player at that position after intercepting three passes as the deep safety in the nickel defense.
“He’ll just play more. But we’ll have a plan in terms of backing it up in with Tyvon (Branch) and Mike Mitchell, perhaps John Bowie,” Cable said.
– Johnnie Lee Higgins is on schedule to face the Broncos Sunday after doing more in practice Thursday than the day before.
Higgins would return punts, serve as a wide receiver and Cable didn’t rule out using him on kickoff returns. Louis Rankin has averaged 18.0 yards on six kick returns, getting the job when Nick Miller was diagnosed with a shin fracture before the opener.
“I’m not a person who likes to sit on the sidelines and watch,” Higgins said. “ In Kansas City, when we came out of the locker room I still had the shakes and everything and was ready to go and I looked down and was like, ‘I ain’t even suited up.’ Just sitting on the sidelines, that’s really not me.”
– Justin Fargas will be active against Denver, will see some times on special teams, perhaps even in coverage, and don’t be surprised if he gets a carry or three. Cable said Michael Bush will continue to back up Darren McFadden, but likes what Fargas adds to the running game.
“He runs so violently, he changes tempo,” Cable said. “He as a starter kind of sets tempo for you. My opinion is, you need his energy and you need his intensity that he brings to the game.”
When asked if Fargas could have helped against Kansas City, when the Raiders managed 67 yards on 25 carries, Cable said, “There is no question.”
Fargas’ lone 100-yard game in 2008 came against Denver with 24 carries for 107 yards in a 31-10 by the Raiders at Invesco Field. He gained 214 yards on 42 carries against the Broncos in all, and in 2007 rushed for 146 yards on a career-high 33 carries in a 34-20 win over the Broncos.
– McFadden has 47 yards on 20 carries since halftime of the San Diego game and has gone down with minimal contact on a few carries. Cable said McFadden has trouble when he “runs too tall.”
“When he gets his hips down, that’s when he’s at his best,” Cable said.
– At 6-foot-7, Robert Gallery is one of the NFL’s tallest guards. When he went out for for to six weeks with a broken left fibula, Cable replaced him with one even taller. Converted tackle Erik Pears is 6-8, 308 pounds. Most guards are shorter for leverage purposes, with taller linemen usually playing outside.
“We went through that same thing with Robert,” Cable said. “But I think having those same kind of talks with Erik, he’s a very bright guy and he’s figured it out pretty quick.”
The biggest difference between guard and tackle, Cable said, is that things happen more suddenly inside.
“Things are quicker in there. Outside it takes a little more patience,” Cable said. “Inside it just happens right now. It’s like a street fight. You start throwing and you start fighting. Outside you kind of… you’re like in the ring. You move around, you got more room.”
– As the Raiders work with JaMarcus Russell on the field to rediscover the passing touch he had at the end of last season and at the end of training camp this year, the offensive coaches are also working to make sure he isn’t paralyzed by the analysis of his problems from those outside the team.
“I won’t let that happen. As I have said to him and I have even heard him repeat it, there’s two people who are going to take the heat and take too much glory when you win and that’s the quarterback and the head coach,” Cable said. “It is what it is, and he’s had some struggles but offensively as a team we’ve had our struggles. As that gets fixed and he gets better he can take us where we want to go.
“It’s a process, but I still believe with all the improvement we made coming out of camp that we’re going to get there soon.”
– Cable, after learning Sunday’s game would be blacked out locally: “This is a team that’s going to get better and better, and that’ll take care of itself. People will be wanting to get in that stadium probably this Sunday. And as we get better and improve, they’ll be there. They’ll be there.”
– Cable ruled four players out for Sunday’s game _ Gallery (broken fibula), WR Chaz Schilens (broken foot), WR Nick Miller (broken shin) and Eugene (lower leg strain).
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September 24th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Let’s hope he continues to improve
September 24th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Jerry, how many blog entries today? Oh, wait…new thread. See you guys over there.
September 24th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
They have Howie Long Fatheads.
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September 24th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Yay Fargas is 3rd string a saving grace lol
September 24th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I am glad it’s a black out. A sliver and black out.
September 24th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
New thread, guys. Oh, wait, never mind. This is it.
September 24th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Jerry, one way to cut down on the arguing in the comments section is to keep updating the blog several times per day. WHAT A CONCEPT?!?
September 24th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
So that means Pears is learning on the “fly” 2
September 24th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
WOOHOO!
September 24th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I don’t think Cable should use the words “street fight”, in any context for a while…
Fargas will get his six carries up the middle, be prepared to take a bathroom break when he gets in the game. Your blood preasure will thank you…..
September 24th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Being a person that is injured and one that can actually help the team, it must be a horrible feeling on the bench waiting to return.
September 24th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
we all be flyin soon =)
September 24th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
cool huff being free saftey.they need to put mike mitchel in as the other saftey.We need the energy off big smashing hits.Make Denver pay for trying to run the ball or throw over the middle.
September 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
This stuff never gets old:
# Oakglenn Says:
September 21st, 2009 at 10:40 am
The issue with Russell right now from my perspective is he does not have trust in his offensive team mates. He certainly does not trust his offensive linemen, and his trust in his wide receivers is EXTREMELY suspect.
Mistabrown Says:
September 21st, 2009 at 11:04 am
I heard it ALL now! Russell doesn’t “TRUST” his mates so he sails the ball over their head or clunks it off the hands of Db’s.
Beautiful take Oakglen! What a genius perspective…lmao
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“I’m not too worried,” Zack Miller said, “because he’s going to bounce back and our passing game is going to get better as he gets more trust in the wideouts and we fix some things as a passing offense. SF Chronicle 9/22/09
mista brown fan is a troll. An ignorant troll. A very stupid ignorant troll. And a browns fan. Making him even more ignorant.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
So, the guy who couldn’t even get on the field in preseason before the 4th quarter is now a better option at LG than Khalif Barnes? Can we at least hope that this is an indication of Barnes getting more reps at RT?
September 24th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
cant wait to see Mike Mitchell light up a WR comming accross the middle
September 24th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
GOOD JOB JERRY
September 24th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
The game wil still sell-out by Sunday. Even during the blackouts, the games would sell out just not by Thursday.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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September 24th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
we need some depth at Lb and CB. If Howard or Morrison go down we have Ricky Brown and Alston starting and if Nnamdi or CJ go out we have Routt starting? Scary
September 24th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Barnes had been working out on the R outside position before he got hurt. Moving inside to the left side, when you want to keep him available to play outside right, was probably too much to ask a guy to pick up fast.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
yeah i’m sure Khalif is one of the 5 best healthy olinemen we go, get him in the starting rotation
September 24th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Having JLH back is huge. I was real nervous watching Eugene and then Walker field those punts.
The yardage and game changer that JLH brings is huge for this team right now. The field position will change, and with that the plays are called based on what side of the 50 yard line were on, or JlH will keep our backs away from our goal line.
When Walker dropped that punt, which later we found out the refs erred, we got lucky it bounced directly to Mitchell.
The game was tight, in years passed a blunder in the punt game always seem to go against the Raiders.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I like the fact that we may see Mike Mitchell spelling Huff on a couple plays.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
For a Raider fan in Utah this game is huge. The majority of football fans here are donkey fans. They all talk smack and act like the donkeys are the best team in the NFL !! Lets hope Russell can bounce back from that ugly game last week. GO RAIDERS !!!
September 24th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Huff is doing fine after Rob Ryan is gone!
September 24th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Russell has the right attitude. He’ll get through this. I think they are close and are focused on getting it right now. Fortunately Russell doesn’t care about stats.
For instance, Russell said if it’s third down and his receiver’s timing is off, Russell might just as well accept the incompletion and let “all-world Shane Lechler” punt it away.
“That’s not exactly the bravado you expect from a Raiders quarterback, but it’s who Russell is right now. He’s willing to be patient, while Raider Nation frets and boils.”
Team 1st. how many guys…under the gun like he is would try to force the issue.
1. The guy doesn’t throw INTs…that’s worth something.
2. The guy shrugs off a bad performance and focuses on the play at hand
3. The guy has led two 4th QTR comebacks (lost 1 unfortunately)
There is more than enough reason to want to see this guy succeed. This week will be his and the offenses day. Coaches and players are dialed in and focused…no homeruns, better playcalling and more focus in front of the home crowd.
Defense will keep Denver scoring very low
Raiders win this game in a blowout!
Raiders 27
Broncos 10
September 24th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
The Raiders are new at this QB development thing. When was the last time the Raiders had a homegrown QB that was successfull? Go on…answer it!
September 24th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Go Michael Huff!!!!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Deceptive title.
Basically Joshy wipes his azz with the Raiders and Russell and praises Denver. What a shock…
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txbroncosraiders&prov=st&type=lgns
September 24th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Way to go HUFF! Hope we see more of Mitchell,like him taking Brandon Marshall’s head off…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
September 24th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
32. No one cared. It served as a distraction in the off season to give the club some publicity.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
WHAT EVER HAPPEND WITH THE CABLE/ HANSEN RIGHT-HOOK 2 THE JAW SOAP OPEA ?
September 24th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
How do i live strem the game? someone please tell me how and were i can!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
# 909RaiderLifer Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I don’t think Cable should use the words “street fight”, in any context for a while…
Fargas will get his six carries up the middle, be prepared to take a bathroom break when he gets in the game. Your blood preasure will thank you…..
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about the Cable comment…. i literally LmFaO
I think Fargas should back up Bush for now and get some carries early in the game to set tempo and instill that Raider toughness. I say he is better than McFadden right now as a between the tackles runner until DMac gets his swagger back. Use Dmac on some pitches to the outside and split him out wide to keep the defense off balance… as far as our power running game… Bush and Fargas all the way!!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Wordpress ate Cables left hook
September 24th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
All the rookies are having their breakouts… there was Gallery, Namdi, now its Huff as Namdi predicted… lets keep it going with Bush and hopefully Russell can develop some consistency.. thats all we need to have the team rolling on all cylinders.
this is without mention of of our Dbs getting better because of Seymour and Ellis on the edges,.. making Kelly and Warren better too.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
What about Fab Washington or Phillip Buchanon Busts DONE For. So far three outa 8 Aint bad!!! yea right!!!!!!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
GalacticGus Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
All the rookies are having their breakouts… there was Gallery, Namdi, now its Huff as Namdi predicted… lets keep it going with Bush and hopefully Russell can develop some consistency.. thats all we need to have the team rolling on all cylinders.
this is without mention of of our Dbs getting better because of Seymour and Ellis on the edges,.. making Kelly and Warren better too.
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Nice comment. We were discussing this at the Raider game a few weeks back, with other Raider fans. The maturity level is moving along real well.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
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September 24th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
HALL OF FAME ,RUSSELL ,HALL OF FAME
September 24th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Booring. Hey Rico
Guzzle some Mt Dew, nuke some hot pockets and get busy trolling before Jerry catches you playing Second Life again.
September 24th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Russell is a wussy. He never even runs the ball. Gannon had more guts in his little finger.
September 24th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
OK, who misses Narco? Hahahahaha
September 24th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
LMFAO.. Russell will just accept HIS RECEIVERS TIMING IS OFF?? Oh…not HIS..but his receivers? It’s not that he OVERTHREW, it was that the receiver wasn’t where the ball went? It wasn’t that his throw was BEHIND the receiver, it was that the receiver didn’t come BACK FOR IT? Wasn’t that the ball was over the receivers head on the screen, it was that the WHOLE SCREEN should have been 5 more yards down field, blockers included?
Let me say it AGAIN..I guarantee you that the PLAYERS DON’T LOOK AT IT LIKE THAT..being thrown under the bus, while everyone watching..EVERYONE REPORTING.. is saying that Russell needs to step it up.
Instead he’s stating THEY NEED TO DO BETTER.
and he’s PATIENT?? LOL…what??
No, it’s called BLASE’..it’s called “WHO GIVES A DAMN”. He looks like he’s lost, and could care less if he misses badly. There isn’t a single qb in the NFL who acts like it’s no big deal, who shows disinterest, and who blames everyone but himself…EXCEPT RUSSELL.
The excuses you guys make have everyone laughing at Raider fan.
Seriously.
It’s bad enough you’re stuck with Russell, but stating “WHAT QB IN THE NFL WOULD TRY AND FORCE THE ISSUE’?? You mean…TRY?? You mean..attempt to get the ball to the RECEIVER? oh..I don’t know..how about ALL OF THEM?
Some other idiot ran the “Russell is missing on purpose, because he doesn’t have faith in the receivers”.
Amazing.
Amazing..and sad.
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SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Russell has the right attitude. He’ll get through this. I think they are close and are focused on getting it right now. Fortunately Russell doesn’t care about stats.
For instance, Russell said if it’s third down and his receiver’s timing is off, Russell might just as well accept the incompletion and let “all-world Shane Lechler” punt it away.
“That’s not exactly the bravado you expect from a Raiders quarterback, but it’s who Russell is right now. He’s willing to be patient, while Raider Nation frets and boils.”
Team 1st. how many guys…under the gun like he is would try to force the issue.
1. The guy doesn’t throw INTs…that’s worth something.
2. The guy shrugs off a bad performance and focuses on the play at hand
3. The guy has led two 4th QTR comebacks (lost 1 unfortunately)
There is more than enough reason to want to see this guy succeed. This week will be his and the offenses day. Coaches and players are dialed in and focused…no homeruns, better playcalling and more focus in front of the home crowd.
Defense will keep Denver scoring very low
Raiders win this game in a blowout!
Raiders 27
Broncos 10
September 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
McFadden’s last game makes me miss Fargas..do I hear Dakota digging in his closet for his gun?
September 24th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Hell, I;d rather see Bush going over the goal line with a power run rather than the other 2!!
September 24th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Fargas runs hard, but down near the goal line I would rather the ball be in McFadden’s hands. He seams to have a nose for the end zone.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Tollner worked really hard saying that Russell sucked while at the same time trying to avoid saying Russell sucks.
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It is certainly good to hear from the director of SeaWorld, but I’d rather interview the guy who actually trains the walrus.
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LMFAO FUNNY SHYT
September 24th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I bet the woodchucks don’t want Fargas to come back!
September 24th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I don’t want to see Fargas as a starter but he would have done better than McFaddy last Sunday!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I THINK BUSH SHOULD START IMHO
ALSO DHB SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY DEMOTED WHEN CHAZ GETS BACK MURPHY IS ALL WORLD AT THIS POINT COMPARED TO DHB.
MURPHY, CHAZ, MILLER ,DMAC,AND BUSH (man just imagine what drew brees will be able to do with that) ogh ogh im sorry i was day dreaming again my bad.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Looks like there’s some sirius listeners in here. Just joined the Raiders Pickem game on there and a lot of the names sound familar.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
MaximusRaiderus Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
How do i live strem the game? someone please tell me how and were i can!!!
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September 24th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Is anyone seeing jevan sneed looks a lot like russell
September 24th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Did you guys see the hit DMC laid on that KC player to allow Russell to connect with Watkins.
September 24th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Was that a jab at me midwest?
Don’t tug on Supermans cape.
September 24th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
well , LAGERASSASSIN.COM ALWAYS STREAMS ALL DA GAMES & P2P4U.NET.
September 24th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Midwest,
I sat Miller and Bush week one and they played great,
started them against a poor KC team week 2 and they
faceplanted.
Who knows?
September 24th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
midwest
dmac laid that man out he needed some smelling salt after that hit
September 24th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
WELL. d.h.b. should be runnin slot reciever cus hes learnin. with chaz and murphy outside. just good football decision. javon needs to play dis sunday. let em start,. mcfadden is the snti-reggie bush . he doesnt cut or juke. like hes a fast eddie george..
September 24th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Just looked to see who had Bush in the league. Figure Fargas will cut into his carries.
September 24th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I hate you posting too fast guy!
September 24th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
doriangray
dhb should be running as the killer on kickoffs and returning punts where all second round picks are at this stage in their career. al davis is so stupid that was no first round pick.
September 24th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
maybe so maybe so. its so manic being a raider fan. but on the video game. they kick arse!!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
try being a raider fan in san diego i remember every time the raiders would play in diego it was like a home game at jack murphy now all the band wagoners need constant reminding they have never won shyt.
the last super bowl in san diego raider nation was in the house. i hate charger fans with a passion!!!!!!!!!
September 24th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I think it is imperative that we take the heat off Russell and run the ball. Give him some advantagious situations and let him get comfortable. That will let him relax and play.
When Chaz gets back it’ll make even more of a difference. If the running game continues to struggle it wont be good we MUST run successfully. If we want to win……….period
September 24th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
As big as Seymour has been for this defense to have Michael Huff playing like he is now is HUGE. A great FS changes the way teams attack you. His big play making ability turns this into a very dangerous defense to pass on becaus he can make game changing plays back there.
I guess al those peple who said foryears that no onecould play FS for this defense are seing that they are very wrong. Not only has Baker ad Eugene been successful but Huff has been spectacular this year.
Huff could make this a great defense, with his playmaking ability. This going to make the entire team better as Russell gets the kinks out over the next two weeks. Teams will have to throw to score and that has become a dangerous proposition.
Ellis, Seymour and Huff ae worth at least two more victories and changed the prospects of this entire team. The could catapult us into the playoffs.
September 24th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
We will roll over the Broncos and lead our division. Step by step slowly i turn….
September 24th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
JRuss had one bad game, Priest. Cable and staff are doing a good job calling plays. I’d like to see more two TE sets, but what he’s calling is working. Guys are open. JRuss needs to return to form and get these guys the rock.
20-3 Raiders with the defense scoring it’s first TD of the season.
September 24th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Midwest I saw that hit Mcfadden made. He layed the wood. I love seein that out of a RB.
September 24th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Jhill, the are not showing the game do you know how to see it online? I can’t go I have a previous very important engagement.
Will NFLN recast the game?
September 25th, 2009 at 12:32 am
JHill, 20-3?
We will never hold the Broncos to 3 points in your lifetime.
We’ll win. 24-14.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:38 am
Michael Bush will get over a hundred yards rushing, (yes I know I have stated it twice before and was wrong)
DMC will get over a hundred & twenty total yards from scrimmage,
yes they want to keep building Jamarcus and give him experience in the passing game,
the Raiders want to beat the Broncos even more.
60% run 40% pass this game
Raiders 24 Broncos 10 (14-3 at half)
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 am
DHB has proven to be a good blocking WR, most notably DMC’s winning TD v KC.
Blocking has been excellent a few run blocking let downs in the KC game by the OLine, but great pass protection in the KC game.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:51 am
From what I remember, Eric Pears wasn’t bad in Denver. He wasn’t great at protection, but not bad.
I think he might do ok at guard.
Oh, the “injury” that sidelined him for the rest of the season was an emergency appendectomy in October last year.
I think Gallery had that this off season?
C’mon Pears! Destroy them backers second level and spring our guys!
September 25th, 2009 at 1:05 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 12:47 am
DHB has proven to be a good blocking WR, most notably DMC’s winning TD v KC.
Blocking has been excellent a few run blocking let downs in the KC game by the OLine, but great pass protection in the KC game.
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He’s been ok. Better than most thought in that area.
The O lines been a let down frankly. Having Morris, the 3rd stringer have to come in and play center is a factor.
Henderson plays too high and isn’t the greatest run blocker either but happy with the protection he’s provided so far. Russell needs to take advantage.
Think its been a combination of poor performing pass rush by opponents D’s and our guys doing better.
Green’s a liability especially against the blitz, but early on, Bush and McFadden have been much better in protection and thats great to see.
Oren hasn’t lived up to anything yet either and thats a let down.
Lets hope he’s gto his feet under him now.
September 25th, 2009 at 1:11 am
Anyone notice theris not as huge of a let down when the 2nd stringers are in on defense this year?
Bryant isn’t making noise, but he isn’t getting killed either.
Scott had some nice pressures and run stops last week.
Matt Shaughnessy crushed Cassel last Sunday and has been good against the run.
Richardson seems to be doing better too.
Tear it up Seymour! Have a banner day against Denver and get these youngsters fired up!
September 25th, 2009 at 1:22 am
Maybe RUSSELS’ problems stem from too much time at Mensa meetings.
Just a thought,
September 25th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Good Morning NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Bring on da donkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where is Happy Troll????
September 25th, 2009 at 4:59 am
I saw OO blocking DE’s and DT’S and doing a GREAT job of it.3rd game back from a devastating knee injury…He’s doing really good,imo and will continue 2 do so,imo
September 25th, 2009 at 5:57 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,THIS IS THE GAME BOY’S AND GIRL’S,THE OAKLAND RAIDER’S ARE BACK ON THE MAP AFTER A 52-10 BOOT-STOMPING OF THE DIV. RIVAL DENVER BRONCO’S IN OAKLAND.
September 25th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Oh what the hell!!! Bring on the Donks!!!
Hey Roch, if you’re in here, walk around the D lot which is right in front of Oracle Arena (basketball). We’ll be around that area!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 5:58 am
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September 25th, 2009 at 6:00 am
This is JR’s breakout game. 300 yds, 2 tds, no ints 21/25.
You heard it here first.
September 25th, 2009 at 6:11 am
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 6:11 am
It’s ALWAYS more than that Dirt-Lot!!! =)
September 25th, 2009 at 6:13 am
WHERE IS OAKLIFER ? SOMETHING IS BEING PASSED AROUND THIS MORNING,HOPE IT IS JUST KOOL-AID !!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope its just Kool-Aid too!!!!!!!!!
Maybe OAK is getting ready to make his appearance Sunday at the Coliseum!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 6:18 am
NICE WORK BY TOLLNER,TRY’N TO DRAW HEAT AWAY FROM THE YOUNG Q.B.
September 25th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Yeah,I wonder myself why it wasnt Hackett in the interview
September 25th, 2009 at 6:21 am
I know…Hackett better get JaMarcus’ but in gear!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 6:22 am
YEP
September 25th, 2009 at 6:23 am
word-press already
September 25th, 2009 at 6:25 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Bring on da donkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where is Happy Troll????
Here I am
You’ll 
be saying Broncos after Sunday 
my friend. B-R-O-N-C-O-’s
September 25th, 2009 at 6:28 am
TAKE CARE OF BUSNESS DOWN THER IN D-LOT HWNDR,HAVE A GREAT GAME-DAY..
September 25th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Oh we will!!! Thanks Dirt Lot!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 6:42 am
People will be wanting to get in that stadium probably this Sunday.
-Tom Cable
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coach seems pretty confident we can whoop Denver, huh?
September 25th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Dirt Lot: 52-10? wow!
I don’t see the donks scoring more than 7 … haha
September 25th, 2009 at 6:44 am
LOL. well said Dirt Lot. almost forgot about that!
and if we’re winning by 49 points late in the 4th quarter I’m sure we’d pull Nnamdi out and give Routt some playing time, which would explain who gives up the TD during the prevent defense abberation.
September 25th, 2009 at 6:44 am
lol
September 25th, 2009 at 6:46 am
LATE T.D ROCKSTAR,THAT PREVENT DEFENSE U KNOW…
September 25th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I can’t wait to see Russell’s press conference after we win on Sunday. JaWalrus will throw for 280 yards, 2 TD’s, no turnovers. He’ll be wearing a snuggie.
the running game will produce 200 yards and 2 TD’s as well. Seabass kicks a 60 yard FG.
Higgins returns a punt for a score. Huff gets a pick six. Ellis gets a sack/fumble, Howard recovers and returns it 30 yards for another score, high steppin like Deion.
September 25th, 2009 at 6:56 am
Damm…Denver better not show up then, huh?
September 25th, 2009 at 7:00 am
JERRY- WAKE UP, your blog almost died last night.
Good morning Raiderworld
If Cable&Company deliver a beatdown Sunday, who will the Cable haters direct their scorn towards?
Opps I forgot. JR is receiving all the scorn.
I hope he unloads a few long TD passes so Al can get all wee-weed up.
VEGAS——
When do you give us your game score. I am betting on you after last week.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:01 am
There all good Bo!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Sweep The Leg. Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 1:22 am
Maybe RUSSELS’ problems stem from too much time at Mensa meetings.
Just a thought,
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Russell? MENSA?
You must mean the My Execution Needs Somethin Association.
Or perhaps the Mobile Eatery & Nightclub Supporters Association?
What about the Monday Evening No Show Association?
September 25th, 2009 at 7:07 am
My question from the other day still remains valid. Considering the blackout, where (not if) should the team move to in 2011? Is there a community in NOCAL that goes to games?
September 25th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Last time we were blacked out, Russell had a good game. Won at home and took it to the road and won there coming from behind! Lets hope history repeats itself starting Sunday!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:09 am
My eco-nuersery SCORES again!!!…right now 2 =)
September 25th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Many Elephants need superior asprin
September 25th, 2009 at 7:11 am
My energy needs something again
September 25th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Bo, yeah, but they go to Cal games in Berkeley!!!
Once Russell proves his worth and we start winning games, the crowd will be back!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:23 am
hwnrdr Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Bo, yeah, but they go to Cal games in Berkeley!!!
Once Russell proves his worth and we start winning games, the crowd will be back!
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Yeah, I always thought that was understandable for Bball and baseball in Oakland… if they aren’t winning you save the duckets. But football? The Raiders only play 8 home games per season for Al’s sake!
Where I live they could sell out 150K seats for the Bears or Packers, in 10 degree weather. And not because they win a lot, obviously.
Maybe Amy Trask should make Mt. Davis a student section – $5 tix with a student ID. Get the kids in there!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:27 am
They should Bo, because those seats are way to up there! I think Russell’s performance last week (even though he did put it together for the winning TD) caused people to stay home. Or, could be no one got paid yet. I have noticed in years past that the game sells out, but not in time. This could be one of those…
September 25th, 2009 at 7:28 am
good job 4eva …
“Right now”, though?????
Get back to work man!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:30 am
when the Bears go 2 Madison 2 play the Packers,you woud see effigy bears hanging from the trees going into the beautiful state of Wisconsin
September 25th, 2009 at 7:34 am
the problem isn’t ticket prices.
the problem is winning football games. the bears & packers aren’t the best in that division – vikings are, but at least they are competitive and have been to the playoffs in recent memory in a tough division (besides detroit)
we could advertise tix buy one, get one free. probably even free beer & hot dogs. we’d still have empty seats galore if the product on the field stinks!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Although I love the energy of a sell out crowd on game days, I also do love the fact that I can move around easily during the game when it is not sold out. Last year for the Texans game, I think there were only about 40k there (because we got blown out by NE the week before), but the crowd was still loud as hell to cheer on the team in the rain. Week 16 and your team is 3-11, yeah, that would cause many people to stay home. I know everyone was surprised when we won!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Its a combination of Barback Hussein 0bama running our economy into the ground, ticket prices, and the product.
The end.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Jhill…I been laid-off from work since last Christmas…
good thing I can work the fields!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:38 am
JaMeatloaf doesnt exactly inspire the casual fan to fork out hard earned cash to watch him play the position of Qb either.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:39 am
hwnrdr Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Or, could be no one got paid yet. I have noticed in years past that the game sells out, but not in time. This could be one of those…
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This game comes right before the “eagle craps”, if you get my drift. The game is on the 27th and many local fans haven’t got a check since the 16th.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Tollner worked really hard saying that Russell sucked while at the same time trying to avoid saying Russell sucks.
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It is certainly good to hear from the director of SeaWorld, but I’d rather interview the guy who actually trains the walrus.
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That was hilarious Bo!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Good thing you had a backup plan 4eva, but your output should be a lot more …
Look into the “coliseum”
September 25th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Isnt that when the sparrow farts???
September 25th, 2009 at 7:44 am
We should a few QB draws…
http://www.sammiller.org/gallery2/d/3835-2/walrus.jpg
September 25th, 2009 at 7:45 am
ever since Rich Gannon got hurt and retired the Raiders have been terrible at the QB position.
the QB is supposed to be the leader of your football team. Him and the Head Coach.
we’ve been inept in both catagories going on 6/7 years now.
Gannon put the work in and it showed on the field. His teammates didn’t like him, but they respected him & followed him. Trusted him to lead them to victory.
what does Cable do with Russell after an ugly performance? give him a pat on the back and a kudos bar? I wonder how many Raider players in the locker room were secretly sick to see Jeff Garcia released, even if he is a washed up veteran with 1 year left in the tank?
September 25th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Ok, Mista …
But what about the defense, special teams, and running game? And the fact that those units legitimately give the team a chance for a W every week?
I thought the idea was to see a team that has a chance to win every week? Or do you only want to see good QB play, not Ws?
September 25th, 2009 at 7:48 am
thats an EXCELLENT IDEA Jhill!!!
And in case anyone needs 2 know…
sunrise = 7:20 A.M
sunset = 7:25 P.M
September 25th, 2009 at 7:49 am
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Thec!!!
Man I already salivating,I can just feel it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Mornin’
I just secured Broncos-Patriots tickets for Oct 11th in Denver…guess I have to go for the Pats in that one!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Jeff Garcia is FOURTH STRING
September 25th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Nation, What Is UP???????
September 25th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Its Aiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaade!!
Wud up hos and bros. Morning Raider update 4 yous all……Russell still sux, Seymour is a bad MFer, Nmadi is a blanket, Cables still fa
September 25th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Jeff Garcia is backing up a guy who just got out of jail and hasn’t played football in 2 years.
Who happens to be backing up a guy no one ever heard of.
Who backs up Donovan McNabb.
Can we please stop mentioning a guy whose best job offer is 4th string on some other team?
September 25th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Well, it is a good thing that Pears is 6′8″. Fargas will have an easier time of finding him when looking for an O-lineman to run violently into. Just what we need — fewer carries for Bush— more 3 & outs.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:59 am
RR
I live near Philly and get a dose of local media.
Garcia is a joke out here.
He was brought in because he knows the system and can run the scout team.
When McNabb is back Garcia will probably be gone.
All I have heard for the past three years is draft JR,Dmac and then a WR (Maclin, Crabtree).
Those who wanted that have it. Great potential but there will be alot of growing pains.
We are on that path and the young guys have to play.
No playoffs this year. Too many mistakes.
I still believe that buiding the lines is a quicker path to success. Skill guys can be had in the later rounds and they have greater success with solid line play.
We are building form the outside in and it takes longer.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Gim him the ball and lets find out, or should we try more passing?
September 25th, 2009 at 8:04 am
fat, Als still senile and there will be no TV on Sunday. This was Airrade with your morning Raider report.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:05 am
God job bay area Raider fan. Way to step up and support your team. LMAO
September 25th, 2009 at 8:07 am
75,
How did the Raider offense with Bush fair against the 85′ Bears last week? Wait, it wasnt the 85′Bears? Thats right it was KC, my bad. Anyway, howd Bush do??
September 25th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Wait, since it blacked out…where’s Norco Bob?
September 25th, 2009 at 8:12 am
What’s up my fellow Raiderlites happy friday to all of RaiderNation!!, in all honesty I am abit worried about this week with our young recievers facing one of the best DBs in the league in Bailey. This is a game where I truly believe walker can help us. When we have a Qb that telegraphs who he’s going to throw 2 and a WR in DHB, who telegraphs where he is going to run itts not looking good. We will need a big game out of Miller and the run game with DMC and Bush
September 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Airrade thinks that Michelin Man Russell is gonna get his ear drums rattled on Sunday. BOOOOOOO! BOOOOOOO!!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:15 am
You guys see the pic of Jamarcus’ new puppy?
http://yepyep.gibbs12.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/dog-walrus.jpg
September 25th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Airrade thinks the Raiders are gonna start seeing 11 man boxes from defenses. Thats right 11 man boxes. Thats how little other teams think of Michelin Man.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Yep Ol Mike Bush or Dmac aint been tearing it up lately…
Many reasons 4 this
Fargas will get some carries…Like 2C Rankin get some carries 2
September 25th, 2009 at 8:18 am
OMG BO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW THATS FUNMNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:19 am
AirRade thinks that Lois Rankin is a bum and is only on the roster cuz some cracker named Nick Miller got himself jacked up. Lois Rankin wont be gettn any carries.
AirRade also thinks Javon Walker couldnt help my kids Pee-Wee league team. Those lil buggers would straight push that bum around!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:24 am
3rd person blog posting?
Cmon now!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:31 am
LOL OMG this blog gets better by the day, now there is a 3rd person blogger, too funny.
So whats the spread at for the game? I see 2.5 but I’m in Canada so could be different up here lol
September 25th, 2009 at 8:35 am
AirRade thinks the Broncos are better than people think, not neccesarily good, but not bad. AirRade is think like a 8-8 type season for the Broncs. AirRade warns Raider fan not to take them lightly.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Eagles looking to bring back linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, who is 32 and hasn’t played in the NFL since 2007.
I didnt know he was out of the league for that long, and only 32 – surprised he didnt at least get a phone call from Mr Davis over the past season or so
September 25th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Jhill,
Offense sells tickets. The running game is nothing special until JR can spread the ball around. Defense is much improved under Marshall but defense doesn’t put butts in the seats. ST’s, are you kidding me? haha
# jhill Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Ok, Mista …
But what about the defense, special teams, and running game? And the fact that those units legitimately give the team a chance for a W every week?
I thought the idea was to see a team that has a chance to win every week? Or do you only want to see good QB play, not Ws?
September 25th, 2009 at 8:42 am
AirRad done tolt me, thats how.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:43 am
how do you know what he thinks
September 25th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Plunketthead thinks airhead bumped his head
September 25th, 2009 at 8:44 am
3rd person blog posting?– And reproducing pee wees????
Cmon now!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Let’s see some real hitting, Plunketthead. I want to hear those pops!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Airrade invites plunkett head to dispute anything AirRade has posted.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:52 am
who Air Rad
September 25th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Mista,
I think the point was those 3 things combined gives the Raiders a chance to win every week. Not quite sure what else the fans would want in a football team. The point was made earlier that there are only 8 home games per year. Fans won’t come despite the chance to win?
That Monday night game was a good game that the home team was in until the last minute. This team should beat the Donkeys on Sunday, and no one wants to see this team do that?
That’s crazy!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:54 am
The discharge will be lucky to win 6 games this year after the brutal beatdown we laid on them.
The donkies will not recover from the beatdown for years. They will be lucky to win 4 games this year.
Charge up the golfcarts, kick the tires on the ambulance,and pray that no donkies die Sunday.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:55 am
morning all.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:56 am
RR thinks the donks are a garbage football team that got lucky against 1 terrible team in Week 1 and beat the NFL worst team last week.
Browns will have the #1 overall pick next year and Mangini and Ryan will both be fired. Even the Lions will beat them in Week 11. Brownies will win 2 games this year. at home against the Bungles and the Chiefs.
Lions will beat the Rams, Browns and maybe even Seahawks if Hasselbeck isn’t playing…
September 25th, 2009 at 8:57 am
“one more day on your self banishment”…..
sounds like one more day of self medication would be better….
September 25th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Raiders are gonna hit donkeys so hard on Sunday that snot bubbles come out of their noses (ala Little Giants)….
Ricky Brown is gonna be like Steve Lattimer in that movie ‘the Program’ minus the roids.
“There are snot bubbles in his nose. No first down. No way.” as he jabs both arms in the air …
September 25th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Plunketthead thinks airhead = the AlDavis hating troll with a new plan of attack and Plunketthead is not stupid enough to play with morons who spend their entire lives trying to get even with Al for spanking their daddy and stealing moms love away.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Show NO MERCY take no prisoners do unto others as they have done unto us BEAT DOWN HARD they will be
September 25th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Plunkethead,
Ummmm…… AirRade cant remember but he thinks the Raiders lost the game to the Chargers. AirRade wonders how much a beat down they must have takin when they won the game…..
AirRade thinks Plunketthead is a typical DRF…… Dillusional Raider Fan
September 25th, 2009 at 8:59 am
“I feel he’s doing fine, honestly,” wide receiver Louis Murphy said. “We’ve had some dropped balls; nobody’s mentioned any of the dropped balls. Nobody’s mentioned the wrong routes. JaMarcus, he’s taking a lot of (flak), a lot of criticism for our lack of play, too, as receivers, running backs, the entire offense.”
MAN I AM REALLY STARTING TO JUMP ON THE LOUIS MURPHY BANDWAGON. CLASS ACT.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:00 am
KC will probably beat Dungver …
September 25th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Bob, is that you? You said you would stay away for one week. I think you have at least one more day on your self banishment.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Keep bashing JR and I might forget to bring a scrip of 90 norcs to the Raider-jet tailgate party.
How many can you do at once? 6? 8?
I am pretty sure I could do 4 without tossing or passing out
JERRY++++++
The main reason your blog is the slowest train wreck in history is because of wordpress and the posting too quickly, oh dont forget the future before the past on posting times.
Is it that hard to fix?
September 25th, 2009 at 9:01 am
AirRade says its typical of a DRF to call any non DRF a hater ot troll.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:04 am
AirRade thinks the Raiders will be right there with the Lions and Browns if Michelin Man dznt step up his game. AirRade says the Raiders were flat lucky to beat a garbage KC team, a team that DRFs said the Raiders would blow out.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Leon can’t do it all.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:05 am
when Chaz Schilens returns:
will that push Heyward-Bey to the bench? If so, will Schilens or Murphy be the new X receiver aka “decoy” in our offense?
will we run more 3 WR sets to give DHB more playing time? We certainly haven’t seen many double TE sets …
I don’t think anybody is upset about Walker & Watkins riding the pine. Too bad we’re still paying Walker a boatload of cash for essentially practicing and wearing a jersey.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:05 am
I agree those 3 things give us a chance to win but we are talking about selling tickets. The economy, ticket prices, and the product are all working against Oakland right now.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I see the clocks still crap.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:07 am
******************* NEWS FLASH ****************************
Dont worry folks that was not repeate NOT an earth-quake that just happened in the Denver area this morning at sun-up.That was the population of Denver Colorodo realizing who their donkeys are playing this Sunday and they all shook in unison.They are SKEEERT
September 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Dakota thinks AirRade is a DFT.
Dumb
Fu@#
Troll
September 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 8:59 am
“I feel he’s doing fine, honestly,” wide receiver Louis Murphy said. “We’ve had some dropped balls; nobody’s mentioned any of the dropped balls. Nobody’s mentioned the wrong routes. JaMarcus, he’s taking a lot of (flak), a lot of criticism for our lack of play, too, as receivers, running backs, the entire offense.”
MAN I AM REALLY STARTING TO JUMP ON THE LOUIS MURPHY BANDWAGON. CLASS ACT.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Ok Mista,
Can’t fault people for the way they spend their $ in these tough times. I’m just saying that if all we have to complain about this year is the QB play, then that is light years ahead of where we’ve been the past 6 years. This team is finally watchable, and I would think folks would want to see that.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:11 am
UP LOCO ALSO THINKS AirRade is a DFT
September 25th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Jhill…..pardon the pun,but you’re right on the money with that.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:13 am
they would have 2 ask themselves first what they thought about it,ya know
September 25th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Actually….a sad, pathetic no-life troll that lives a life so devoid of anything meaningful that he only finds joy in entering another fan base’s blog and making a fool of himself is the most ignorant and laughed at fan in all of sports.
That would be you Airrade (aka DFT).
September 25th, 2009 at 9:14 am
AirRade could care less what DRFs say. Raider fans as a whole are the most ignorant, laughed at fan base in all of sports. And there really is no second place. Congrats.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:17 am
lol dumbass Heres a clue that even Vanna would give you for free.
Raider fan has always been the object of scorn, ridicule and hatred, mostly because of Almighty Al.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Its pretty sad when the term “Raider fan” is being used as an adjective to describe stupidity. You here it anywhere from late night talk shows to sitcoms to sports radio/tv. Again congrats.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:19 am
AirRade,MR or whoever you are.You’ve never met a Newcastle Utd fan then…..
September 25th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Airhead was more entertaining when he was calling Nick Miller a cracker.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:21 am
AirRade has a tip as well for the “duplicate comment” issue. When you get that message, put your arrow on refresh, then hit it, then hit enter back and forth really fast about 5 times and you will get the “duplicate comment” detector. Then hit back arrow and your golden.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:22 am
playing on passing downs in a nickel-like package (Huff’s old role) will now be shared by Mike Mitchell and John Bowie. Huff made plays in this role the past 2 weeks. Maybe one of these two cats will step it up and do the same?
Justin Fargas & JLH on KR duties.
Darren McFadden & JLH on PR duties.
Rankin probably inactive.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:25 am
sure
September 25th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Actually….a sad, pathetic no-life troll that lives a life so devoid of anything meaningful that he only finds joy in entering another fan base’s blog and making a fool of himself is the most ignorant and laughed at fan in all of sports.
That would be you Airrade (aka DFT)!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Wife and I watched the movie The Informant Wednesday night…
…funny, yet frightening movie
September 25th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Outside of the hard core fans the other fans are fickle. I dont think the Kiffin-AL fiasco helped. Alot of Kiffin fans threw their hands up with AL and decided to do other things with their $…IMO
September 25th, 2009 at 9:28 am
No you are not a Raider Fan, you are just DFT.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Jerry Mac & Jon Becker:
YOU PEOPLE need to fix the blog.
-a true fan
September 25th, 2009 at 9:31 am
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 8:59 am
“I feel he’s doing fine, honestly,” wide receiver Louis Murphy said. “We’ve had some dropped balls; nobody’s mentioned any of the dropped balls. Nobody’s mentioned the wrong routes. JaMarcus, he’s taking a lot of (flak), a lot of criticism for our lack of play, too, as receivers, running backs, the entire offense.”
MAN I AM REALLY STARTING TO JUMP ON THE LOUIS MURPHY BANDWAGON. CLASS ACT.
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See?
that’s a classy, politically correct thing to say, as compared to Russell pointing the finger at everyone else but himself.
Good to see the QB coach state what EVERYONE knows, (well, except for a few used, abused and confused posters on this site) that it’s ON RUSSELL.
Oh..but hey..to make some of you feel better? He actually completed an awe inspiring 7 passes last week…WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Dakota, I am a Raider fan, just not a DRF like yourself.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:33 am
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September 25th, 2009 at 9:38 am
What’s a DRF?!
Good morning Nation! RR, Dakota, 4eva, AZ, 408, Dirty, BHP, TW, Bo, Dell, Dogg, Mista, and all others.
I miss this place!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Neilb
Yep, Matt D is in it.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Richochet, Russell will complete 7 passes in his first 2 drives this week. don’t worry about the big fella
he may be dumb as a box of rocks and fat as a sumo wrestler, but I’m sure the coaching staff has made the changes that need to be made.
Hackett: Heyward-Bey is a hamburger, Murphy is a hotdog, Miller is a piece of fried chicken
Russell: I’m hungry
Hackett: pay attention. hit the target. can you do that?
Russell: chill. i got this
Hackett: what is your assignment?
Russell: pick up some lunch and watch my excellent performance from the past 2 weeks?
Hackett: just hand the ball to Darren & Michael, ok?
Russell: you mean like a screen pass? those are hard coach!
Hackett: NO! a running play. you’re not throwing the football
Russell: I’m ready coach. can you move out the way? Entourage is on!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:41 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 9:05 am
when Chaz Schilens returns:
will that push Heyward-Bey to the bench? If so, will Schilens or Murphy be the new X receiver aka “decoy” in our offense?
will we run more 3 WR sets to give DHB more playing time? We certainly haven’t seen many double TE sets …
I don’t think anybody is upset about Walker & Watkins riding the pine. Too bad we’re still paying Walker a boatload of cash for essentially practicing and wearing a jersey.
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Bey will stay.
Al’s picks always stay.
#7, much ridiculed picks? That Al chose?
He’s chiseled in.
Going to be funny watching the comments from all sources wondering why the hell he’s still in, stinking the place up, while Murphy is on sideline.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Dakota…..hasn’t got over here yet.Is that one with Matt Damon in it ?
September 25th, 2009 at 9:44 am
jhill Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Mista,
I think the point was those 3 things combined gives the Raiders a chance to win every week. Not quite sure what else the fans would want in a football team. The point was made earlier that there are only 8 home games per year. Fans won’t come despite the chance to win?
That Monday night game was a good game that the home team was in until the last minute. This team should beat the Donkeys on Sunday, and no one wants to see this team do that?
That’s crazy!
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And you’re surprised?
Is there any bigger oxymoron than Raiderfan/diehard?
September 25th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Raider O, long time no see brother.
you closed my account at Bank of Omerica! what gives man? what bank has an animal cruelty policy?
where’s Randy Hanson? did the truth come out? LEGALIZE IT
September 25th, 2009 at 9:47 am
LOL @ Raider O. I always knew you were a Huff supporter in secret. Your hatred for him was really masking a man crush
everybody except Jerry Mac knew he was poised for a breakout season!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Jhill,
Where is my sack?!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Raider O you should know with-out having 2 ask anyone LOL
September 25th, 2009 at 9:50 am
To whom it may concern…….will you please…..PLEASE…SORT OUT THE FREAKING CLOCK.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:50 am
RR,
Our boy Huff is playing great! WE were RIGHT about him!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Where are your seats at Richie? Hope to see you at the game.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:52 am
4eva,
Now I’m confused!! What sack are you talking about?
Dirty ol’man!!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I dont know either Raider O
I’ve been confused 4awhile
September 25th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Speaking of horrible fan base..
Two teams didn’t sell out. Just two.
The team that went winless last year, Detroit…
and Oakland.
The team that has fans who, when challenged vertically, and void of thought, are quick to start thread after thread on any number of boards that state “WE’RE THE BEST FANS IN THE NFL. WE’RE EVERYWHERE. WE’RE DIEHARDS.”
All the while proving, beyond any doubt that they are down the list..WAY down the list, and clumped in with the worst of the worst.
Actually..you are the worst.
Last 10 years? Raiders have the most blackouts of ANY TEAM IN THE NFL. Oh..that was before the “recession”.
Only team that had beat you out previously was Az, who’s fans sat on college metal bleacher seats, in 115 degree weather.
Now that title goes TO RAIDER FAN.
Oh..and as salt in the gaping wound?
THE RAIDERS HAVE THE SECOND SMALLEST SEATING CAPACITY OF ANY STADIUM IN THE NFL..second SMALLEST..and you still can’t sell out.
So, please, no more “we’re da best fans”..because..obviously..you aren’t.
NO, NOT SAYING YOU BABBLING BOOBS AREN’T FANS..saying you’re fanbase is nothing like you so desperately want to believe..and it hasn’t been that way since Al said SCREW YOU FANS, and went to LA.
QUOTE FROM AL DAVIS, BACK IN ‘02.
Reporter: With you moving, this is going to break the hearts of a lot of long time, very loyal diehard fans, who’ve supported you even when the team wasn’t winning. Anything you want to say to them?
Al: “I don’t care what they think. It’s not their team. It’s mine.”
Classsy..and so Al, lol.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:56 am
RR,
Your Account is open!!
BOO has new rules:
1- open a savings account & you get a gun.
2- we took a new stand on animal rights: they have no rights!
3- it’s all about the green!
Legalize it!!!
That’s what they are teaching me at SDSU!!
Go Aztecs!!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Sorry…the above on #220 should have read back in 1982, not “02″
September 25th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Jerry likes to keep us busy!
I love his new game! Post locator!
September 25th, 2009 at 10:00 am
GO SDSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 10:01 am
# 224 wow only a one line comment
September 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Amazing but true stat of the week….
After 2 weeks Darius Hayward Drop only has 1 more reception than Micheal Crabtree.
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He also has one contract more than Crabgrass.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Speaking of horrible fan base..
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Richochet: you’re a part of it, otherwise you wouldn’t be here.
any non-Raider fan who spends all day here must have a mental disorder or seriously has no life nor pride in their own football team
September 25th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Amazing but true stat of the week….
After 2 weeks Darius Hayward Drop only has 1 more reception than Micheal Crabtree.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:08 am
hey, O. Kiffin has to play Miami Sat!!! Boy do they want revenge. Feb Kiffin accused them of violations.lol
September 25th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Dakota, going to see the Michael Moore movie? lol
September 25th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Richochet,
According to a study by ESPN just a few months ago, the Oakland Raider fan base was ranked 9th based on a study using the following factors:
-Stadium factor (St.): Loud? Great atmosphere?
• Live and die factor (LDF): Fans take loss hard? (That’s a good thing.)
• Traveling road show factor (Travel): Big presence in other guys’ stadium?
• Loyalty when team sucks (Loyal): You score points with us if you stick with a loser.
• Hate factor (Hate): Other teams’ fans dislike your fans? (Hate is good in our book.)
• Tailgate factor (TG): Home tailgates sizzling or stale?
• Home fans’ creativity (CF): Wacky ideas … or not?
A rating of 1 is great, 5 the worst.
The Raider fans scored as follows:
St. 2 LDF 2 Travel 2 Loyal 3 Hate 1 TG 1 CF 5 TOTAL 16
Don’t you ever get tired of making a fool of yourself in here?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview08/columns/story?id=3530077
September 25th, 2009 at 10:29 am
RaiderTW Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Dakota, going to see the Michael Moore movie? lol
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What is the subject of his next movie? Why the Dems pull the race card when the public doesn’t accept left-wing policies?
September 25th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Crabtrees getting 0 dollars, DHBs getting millions.
After 2 weeks
DHB 1 catch
Crabtree 0
Hmmmm..
September 25th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Wow, the 49ers completely lost a first round draft pick because they didn’t do their homework on Crabtree, lol. Now that is funny.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:44 am
So whats the deal with that anyway? if he doesn’t sign with them and is in the draft next year do they just lose the pick and get nothing at all?
September 25th, 2009 at 10:44 am
How did they lose a first rd pick? Oh, you mean your one of the foold who actually believe he will re-enter the draft? OK.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Man, I thought the Raiders had some bad draft picks in the past decade or so…but what the 49ers have done on draft day makes Matt Millen look like a genius!
Crabtree
Vernon Davis
Alex Smith
Woods
Spencer
Kwame Harris
Adams
Rumph
McGrew
McQuarters
Drunkenmiller
Ouch!
September 25th, 2009 at 10:48 am
49er Ron,
Until Crabbs signs with the 49ers, that is where things are headed right? What, do you actually believe you can trade him before the draft and get back a pick equal to the #10 pick?
lmfao
September 25th, 2009 at 10:48 am
No they do not get the pick back. They retain his rights until draft day 2010. If they do not trade his rights before then they get nothing and he reenters the draft. They should just do it now. He obviously does not want to play for them. Seriously who would want him in their locker room? He makes TO look like the pope.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:50 am
regarding Crabtree:
ESPN says if he isn’t signed by 11/17 he is ineligible to play in 2009 and the 49ers can trade his rights in March.
If there aren’t any takers I think he can re-enter the draft and the 49ers get thier 1st round pick back …
September 25th, 2009 at 10:53 am
He also won’t be able to run or work out for other teams while the niners hold his rights. No one will know if he has any speed. more than likley he won’t.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Rockstar, the 49ers DO NOT GET THEIR PICK BACK!
Raider headbutt,
Crabtree’s rights cannot be traded until right before next year’s draft, and they certainly will not receive value equal to the #10 pick they wasted on him in 2009.
Or Crabtree can re-enter the NFL draft and the 49ers get nothing in return. In baseball, if the pick refuses to sign and re-enters the next draft, you get a compensatory pick…not in the NFL, lol.
Slick job 49ers.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
I’m sorry the Reps are racist, but America is FOR the left wing policies just not you. lol
September 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
TW,
The kittin is going down, hard!!
Now they are giving him excuses! He doesn’t have talent on offense!
Sorry about the delay, but we got too high in the sky and we needed time to land!
Welcome to AirO!
September 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
after voluntarily sitting out of football for a year it’s a lock that Crabtree won’t be selected in Round 1 of the 2010 draft.
Brandon Marshall is a free agent next year and I can see Dungver going after Craptree in Round 2 …
September 25th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Yeah HOW would you get your 2009 1st round pick back??? You cant cause there will never be another 2009 draft.They surely wouldnt get 2 1st round 2010 picks
September 25th, 2009 at 11:00 am
RaiderTW Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
I’m sorry the Reps are racist, but America is FOR the left wing policies just not you. lol
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Only according to Keith Olbermann lol.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I’d laugh if Crabtree basically takes the season off and the 49ers still end up giving him #10 overall pick money. Forget Top 5 pick money at this point, even Top 10 pick money would make the 49ers look like a joke!
Crabtree’s value can only go down. They better hope he doesn’t get hurt or get into legal trouble between now & March …
September 25th, 2009 at 11:02 am
When I went 2 school 16 million was greater than 0 million
September 25th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Isaac Bruce, Arnaz Battle & Josh Morgan after the first 2 weeks: combined for 14 catches, 170 yards & 1 TD.
Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy & Todd Watkins after the first 2 weeks: combined 8 catches, 159 yards & 1 TD.
Maybe we shouldn’t say anything until Higgins & Schilens start catching some passes?
Right now the 49ers WR corps is a better unit than ours … stats wise anyway
September 25th, 2009 at 11:02 am
SF will trade Crab in March to get something for the wasted pick.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Congratulations Niners. You get your fist round pick back in the 2009 draft. too bad you can’t use it in the 2010 draft. Better luck next time.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:04 am
lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 11:05 am
The 49ers only hope to recover anything in the Crabtree debacle is to find a sucker team willing to trade their late first round pick to the 49ers for his rights right before the draft and who are also willing to pay Crabtree like a top five pick lol
Who the hell would do that for a guy that had questionable speed BEFORE he broke his foot and held out an entire year? Visions of Mike Williams will be dancing in most GMs heads when the 49ers and Crabtree’s agent come a callin next spring.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:09 am
4eva,
Based on what they teach me, I agree!
16m > 0m
September 25th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Can we plz see DHB on an end around. The guy ran a ton of those at MD and had a lot of sucess with them. Also its a great way to get him goin.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Dakota, I’ve been watching Glenn Beck & learned JD Rockefeller was a Progressive. lol
September 25th, 2009 at 11:12 am
we traded Randy Moss for John Bowie.
maybe now we can trade John Bowie for Michael Crabtree?
September 25th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Crabtree will probably go to the Bears for a 3rd rounder or something so they’ll have a diva WR to go with thier diva QB.
Cutler & Marshall had a nice connection in Dungver. why not bring a BMarsh clone to the windy city?
who knows? maybe they’ll get Marshall & Crabtree? LOL
September 25th, 2009 at 11:15 am
RIC good luck recovering from Dakotas #233
That must have left a mark.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Will Crabarella get a gentle-man caller B4 the next NFL Social???
Will Crabarella’s evil G/M agree
Or will Crabarella stay home and “darn” clothes???
Tune in in March 4these and other “exciting” answers!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Very Good Raider O
With the new math an all,I thought the monetary system changed,sooo
16,000,000 > 0,000,000
Got it!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Fact is the Raiders are paying big dough for nothing the 49ers arent. 49ers have moved on and are playing well. Tell you one thing, when Chaz comes back and DHB dznt go to the bench this whole thing is a crock. Murphy is doing a good job and should be playing over Bey.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Craptree is an idiot!
All that wasted time & money could have been used to make him more money, and use this economy to benefit. Instead he is going to wait a year, so he can me a few more mil.
Inflation, time value, etc….
Idiot!!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Craptree is an idiot!
All that wasted time & money could have been used to make him more money, and use this economy to benefit. Instead he is going to wait a year, so he can me a few more mil.
Inflation, time value, etc….
20 mil next year may be worth less than 16 mil this year.
Idiot!!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 11:25 am
16,000,000 in the hand is worth more than 32,000,000 in da bush
September 25th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Crabtree will fall further in the draft than he did this year after sitting for a year. and also teams will be less will to take a chance on because of his sign-ability problem, so he will command less money next year than this.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Thank you for clearing that up for me Dakota I wasn’t sure if it worked like baseball or not, aparently not lol.
Should be interesting to see how it plays out thats for sure.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Yet, there have been many occasions when it’s all on Russell, Tollner said.
“When guys are open, you’ve got to hit ‘em, whether your footwork is right or not,” Tollner said. “We’ve all seen the unorthodox guy off balance, make a great play and throw it accurate, and his footwork is all out of whack.”
Tollner said quarterbacks coach Paul Hackett spent inordinate amount of time in the offseason working with Russell on his footwork. There has been progress, just not as much as hoped for.
-Tollner
September 25th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Who cares about Crabtree or the Browns. Go to a 9er or Browns blog if thats your cup of tea.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Fargas on the cover team??????????? AAAAAAAAAHHHHHAHH HAHHAHH HAH HA HA HA HAHA HAH AHA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!
Funniest $#!T I have heard all day. Special teams cover team???? d@mN man!!!!
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Justin Fargas will be active against Denver, will see some times on special teams, perhaps even in coverage, and don’t be surprised if he gets a carry or three.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:46 am
hmm lots goin on in here today, seen an interesting idea letting j walker play outside and put dhb in the slot could open up the middle for miller real good espec if they crowd lbs & safetys would be havin poopy pants, not to mention walker should have some local knowledge on bly & crew
September 25th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Can you imagine if Crabtree was drafted by the Raiders and didnt sign. The media would have went to town on Al.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I see a lot of people here talking down on Fargas….how soon we forget that he only started 7 games in 2007 and still ran for over 1,000 yards (look it up). Also, he played hurt most of last season.
DMC runs well in open space but in my opinion Fargas and Bush should get most of the reps because they are better runners between the takles.
DMC should be use to return kickoffs & in a similar way to how the Saints use Reggie Bush.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I DO NOT like that.Fargas is a RB…An Oakland Raider RB
September 25th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I am with you there Raidertay, you got that right!
Now since it is the forty whiners they are like “oh no big deal these things happen.”
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raidertay Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Can you imagine if Crabtree was drafted by the Raiders and didnt sign. The media would have went to town on Al.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Fargas aka “Crash Test Dummy” will be the new ST gunner since Mike Mitchell is getting more playing time at safety (due to the Hiram Eugene injury)
September 25th, 2009 at 11:55 am
They need to keep Fargas in the running back rotation. They are dogging him on the cover team. I guy who has a record of durability issues and you stick his @$$ on the cover team. LOL!!!! I am starting to crack up again.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
i have a hard time bashing a guy like fargas i like the other 2 guys better but fargas is a violent runner and blocker.
i was glad to see that block dmac through on that db from k.c. last sunday man that was a nice hit.
if only japotroast had 1/4 the heart of fargas he could be something to watch.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
All we need is a three game win streak and it will end all of this bickering about what RB should play land Russel being a bust. Winning has remarkable curative properties.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
walker should have some local knowledge on bly & crew
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Bly was cut in preseason.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Pears should 2,imo.But 2 me 6-8 is waaaay 2 tall 2B a Gaurd
September 25th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Gaurds should be just like FB’s but only bigger.That low-center of gravity counts 4A lot in a game leverage,imo
September 25th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Because Bey is the future, along with several of the other young players.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Why does Bey get to play, and Walker not?
September 25th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Alrighty then.
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