Gallery coming along
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, September 28th, 2009 at 1:48 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Robert Gallery came in to the locker room on crutches, a bandage over a scar on his left leg where doctors inserted a steel plate and screws to repair a broken fibula.
He conceded he won’t play this week, but wouldn’t rule out next week.
He’s got the team’s medical staff to do that for him.
“They had to go through a bunch of muscle to get in there, but it’s not out of the question,” Gallery said. “ So it’s just when I can get moving around and obviously that bone is not a lot of weight bearing so that helps. Pretty much week to week, what they said. This week’s pretty much out, but I don’t think you can count out next week. But you never know. We won’t know until the end of the week.”
Will have updates from minimal locker room availability as well as Tom Cable’s press briefing (2 p.m. on the West Coast) later as well as updates on my Twitter page.
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September 28th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Quit crying Brien, you are better than that.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Who gives a damn Jerry? I dont like you but your Raider hating is getting justification since Russell sucks. Gallery being back means nada for a team that lacks a QB
September 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Repost:
Brien,
If Russell’s the captain of the brigade, Cable’s the general, and he takes his orders directly from President Davis.
It’s worse than ‘Nam.
Sending unprepared youngsters into hostile territory with a lack of leadership, motivation, and strategy, and you’ll witness the result.
Russell does need to be the leader of this team. He needs to be more discipline. He needs to be smarter, more dedicated and better prepared.
He could use some help from the general, but the general is scared of the President.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
DIE AL DAVIS, DIE!!!!!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
this sucks!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Crying? Please no tears here just the truth Dogg. Is the guy is good?
September 28th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
HE DONT CARE BE BLOWWS…. HE HAS 30 MILL GUARANTEED
September 28th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
# raideralex909 Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
ill second u ouitofoakland ill be here waitin for my raiders to come home in la so that just maybe on the move jr slips and falls breaking both legs lol we need a spark plug from that position hes not it he dont care he doesnt know what it is to be a raider all the history of all the players that have come here its pride look in the mirror and be proud you jr you are not a raider you are just another fatbust qb from the south i wanted joe thomas then draft trent edwards not a fat lazy qb who just doesnt care about the raiders or their fans you just like cashin in those checks im tired of lossssssiiiinnnngggg
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Sorry Raider X-lax but LA isnt home
September 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I would rather have Byron Leftwich at QB than Russel.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I don’t know one NFL team that would leave a QB as the starter that can’t throw for over 100 yards in a game and has a less than 50 percent completion rate for the year after 3 games.
Oh wait, I do. The Raiders.
When Al fired Lane Kiffin last year, one of his many reasons was that Kiffin didn’t want to draft Russell. Maybe Kiffin should come back as the GM. He can’t do worse.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
LatoBay………..Cable scared of Al? Please they are thinking the same thing. For Cable to be scared he would actually have to use his brain and think about the consequences of his actions lol
September 28th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks
You think he cared that he heard that?
September 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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September 28th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
On the Bart ride home, the entire car was unified in hatred for Russle and Davis. It’s time for these two lovers to get an apt. together, and get the hell out of our lives.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
i heard that chant and laughed.i’m surprised fans haven’t started throwing crap onto the field yet.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I don’t think Al and Cable are on the same page. When the game was on the line, Cable said run, run, run.
Al says pass, pass, pass.
Two opposing ideologies.
Sorry, Brien, you know you’re my boy, but we don’t agree there.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
our worst fears are coming into reality with this team. russell isn’t getting it and mcfadd cant hold on to the ball. the o is killing our d and its looking like another long season.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Brien, what did Norco have to say Sunday? Calling for Southwick like me? Or did he OD after DMAC’s second fumble…
September 28th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Is Cable supposed to be blamed for bad practice on Friday or is JR to be blamed?
September 28th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
i’ve been saying since forever that we need to run the ball to have success but they keep calling passes and we keep getting burned. great day aint it.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
What pisses me off is Russell’s lack of remorse. He stands up there saying he thinks he’s progressing adequately. He’s either lying to us or is simply one dumb SOB. I choose to select the latter option. I believe he is less than adequate intelligence wise and is totally lazy and unmotivated resulting in someone who simply doesn’t care. He is NOT being held accountable by anyone who counts. After all, think about it. He’s in his early twenties and has $32 million in the bank – GUARANTEED! He has absolutely nothing at risk. He can live well down South with that amount of cash. He’ll never have to work again. Why start now? HE-DA-MAN111
September 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
JerrymcdTom Cable: JaMarcus actually better. Started 6-7. Terms of reading field, etc., but is part of that 10 percent.
less than 10 seconds ago from web
LMFAO
September 28th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Norco was pissed Bo. As I told you he had to pop 3 Norcos to calm down after the game. Guy was more pissed than I was.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
They’ve been grooming Russell all offseason to be The Guy, and to run an offense that’s not neccecarily pass-first, but one that can rely on Russell to win games when called upon.
Does Cable want a capable QB he can rely on? Of course.
It’s not there. At least not yet. Call better plays.
If the same thing goes down in Houston, we all know beyond a shadow of a doubt they are going to ride Russell & DHB until the wheels fall off or until they just “get it.”
Hopefully Chaz will open up a lot for this offense. He is sorely missed. He’ll make whoever lines up on the other side better, he’ll make Zach better, he’ll make the run game better, and he’ll make Russell better.
That being said, he’s a 2nd year guy that hasn’t proven anything, other than he played well in the two games he started last year and that he breaks bones in non-contact drills.
Scary.
We need to gel in a hurry. Like Aso said, find the identity. It’s not 50 yard bombs, that’s for sure.
It worked once to Murphy, on 4th and a mile, and it’s not going to work week in and week out, especially in the first frame.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
The thing that pisses me off the most is the lack of even attempting to HIDE their WEAKNESSES in a game as important as this one at home.
After the KC game…..IT WAS FREAKIN OBVIOUS what the game plan should have been against the Donks….TO HIDE THEIR WEAKNESSES AND NOT FALL INTO BEING STUBBORN AND TRYING TO FORCE RUSSELL TO MAKE EARLY DEEP DOWNFIELD LOW PERCENTAGE THROWS AGAINST THE DONKS when he is freakin STRUGGLING!
Terrible Owner/GM…..Terrible coaching…..terrible game planning…..terrible scheming…..terrible strategy….terrible execution…..terrible EVERYTHING!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
- Will someone please give DMAC some game film on Tiki Barber? And tell him that in high school and college he can get away with using the ball for balance but in the pros they will rip it from you.
-3 weeks in and the WR’s are always out of position, don’t fight for the ball etc. why does Sanjai Lal still have a job???
-If JRuss was progressing at the end of the season why are coaches changing his mechanics? If it wasn’t broken at the end of last season why did they try to fix it during the offseason. You don’t just go from 41.3% vs. 65.25% in the last four games of the season.
I thought JRuss’s problems last year were scheme and classroom.
Solution:
1. Fire Sanjai Lal.
2. Teach JRuss’s the concepts of the offense
3. Whatever they were trying to do as far as changing JRuss’s mechanics. UNDO IT!!!
4. DMAC meet Tiki Barber game film (hold the ball high and tight.)
September 28th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Here is my thoughts on the game:
- The play calling by Cable is just terrible! I would love to see a “real” innovative player caller work with Bush & McFadden. I think Bush should get the bulk of the carries with McFadden getting about 10-15 touches with screens, sweeps, and a little at slot receiver. Instead, Cable uses these basic play calls that any team in the NFL will prepare for..and of course shut down this mindless offense!
- The fumbles from McFadden are unacceptable. I do not think he is a bust at all..Teams are putting 8-9 men in the box because they know all Raiders can do offensively is run the ball. And of course, JRuss can’t soften that 8-9 man front.
-JRuss is just terrible. I’m not sure he is a bust..but he needs to be on the bench! Put another QB out there and see if the offense improves. What to lose? If anything, it will embarrass Russell and hopefully make him work!
-Heyward-Bey should NOT BE ON THE FIELD! His routes are terrible, he cannot separate, and cannot catch..He will never succeed in this leaugue!
-I feel bad for the defense..I think every veteran on the team and probably every player knows that JRuss is not going to win games. I think QB situation is like a bad smell that will not leave the locker room. These men are professionals…they want to win. You think they want to get embarrassed? Yet, the coach is not playing the best players!
I could go on and on..about Al’s decision making..our head coach is clueless AND HE IS CALLING THE PLAYS!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Twitter Jerry mcd:
Tom Cable: Biggest issue defensively _ 9 explosive plays 2 passing, 7 running. All 1st and 2nd down.
less than 20 seconds ago from web
Should say: Biggest issue offensively – 0 explosive plays.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
JerrymcdTom Cable: JaMarcus actually better. Started 6-7. Terms of reading field, etc., but is part of that 10 percent.
less than 10 seconds ago from web
LMFAO
September 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
yeah 4 a guy who hasn’t played in over a month and really hasn’t proven anything on the field we can’t expect anything from schillens. the best we can hope 4 is a committment to the run. just keep it close baby.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Twitter Jerry mcd:
Tom Cable: Thinks Russell’s work ethic has been transferred to field, just not consistent.
half a minute ago from web
Work ethic?!?. I guess it shows…
September 28th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
When Heyward-Bey reached the sideline, Murphy berated him, we assume, for poor route running and something less than an all-out effort going for the ball. Teammates and coaches separated Murphy and Heyward-Bey.
Soon thereafter, Murphy and Heyward-Bey worked out their differences and talked about the things that each player saw on the field.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Haha now here comes the Chaz talk. You guys putting alot of hope in a guy that hasnt played in a month and a half. He will do nada in Houston
September 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
JerrymcdTom Cable: Haven’t thought about QB change. Stay course, clean it up, clean up all areas.
1 minute ago from web
WERE SCREWED
September 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Tom Cable is in over his head. He’s probably a good O-line coach but offensive coordinator he’s not. I also believe he’s not ready to be a HC. He doesn’t make the tough decisions and making excuses for people should not be in his job description. Somehow I don’t think John Madden would be accepting the performances of the various players we’ve seen. He’d be running around screaming, hand waving and threatening everybody involved. Management by intimidation is sometimes a very useful tool. Too bad it’s not in Tom Cable’s toolbox. we have a so-called eam with absolutely no leadership at the player, coach and ownership levels. That kind of explains it all.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Twitter jerry mcd:
Tom Cable: Russell, McFadden, DHB production just around the corner.
less than 20 seconds ago from web
Hopefully… I can’t stand much more of this.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
JerrymcdTom Cable: You guys can write what you want, we’re on the brink of getting this thing going.
less than a minute ago from web
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WHAT FLAVOR DO YOU LIKE YOU KOOL AID
September 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
texguy Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Twitter jerry mcd:
Tom Cable: Russell, McFadden, DHB production just around the corner.
less than 20 seconds ago from web
Hopefully… I can’t stand much more of this.
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MUST BE THE LONGEST STREET IN THE WORLD
September 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I was at the game yesterday. What I heard were several classless idiots chanting Russell Sucks at times when it didn’t even apply. Like when a blitzer came right through the line untouched for a sack and people chant “Russell Sucks”? They just looked like a bunch of idiots that don’t know sh1t about the game of football.
Does Russell suck? Maybe, maybe not. I know that I have seen him play much better than he has been. Even if he does suck, show some class. It was embarassing and basically sickening.
Do you think hearing that makes ANYONE want to play for the Raider Nation fan base? I had to witness Louis Murphy telling the fans in the Black Hole to shut up and support their team. I paid a lot of money to be there and I was pissed too but I guess I am old school. BTW I didn’t hear any McFadden sucks chants yesterday, how many fumbles did he have? He sure SUCKED yesterday. I guess if Russell ever gets better McFadden will be next in line as scapegoat. I know a lot of the play calling sucked too. Open your eyes wider people, it isn’t all Russell.
The bottom line is I am not an apologist for any team member, I just think people need to sack up or stay home.
BTW that was the worst game that I have ever attended and the officiating also had much to do with that. I have never seen anything like it and I know that I am not just Oliver Stone Jr here. There were sooo many bad calls, as well as several missed ones, that I saw live, in person with my own eyes. I know I wasn’t hallucinating because everyone around me saw it as well.
OK, feel free to fire away at me to your heart’s content. I now know that there are many fans in the Raider Nation that are just looking for someone to sh1t on.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
UP
How many times did McFadden fumble the ball yesterday, 3? That doesn’t suck?
I guess fumbles are better than picks. In my book a turnover is a turnover regardless of who committed it. If you say Russell sucks you better realize that McFadden sucks too. Look at his numbers this year. How many times has he put it on the ground this year already? Don’t be scared to know the truth and it’s not hard to find…
September 28th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I don’t think Southwick is any good stop talking abt him BO, if he is any good he would at least be in the UFL or somebody practice squad I don’t know the dude but I will talk abt frye or Grad both of whom have had some experience in this league. Either call for the backups or go have drink with ur boy.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
JRuss was 18-25 with two TD’s no Picks. Why are the coaches messing with his mechanics??
September 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Brien the General Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Dogg, you know why people wont yell DMAC sucks yet? He never held out on the team. He shows emotion and cares. He played injured last year. He doesnt show up out of shape. I can go on and on”
Brien
I am all about results. Bottom line. Don’t care if he shows up on time and buys everybody coffee and donuts. It doesn’t mean sh1t to me if he keeps fumbling the ball and contributes to a loss. Results not emotion.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
The 18-25 was last year vs. the Texans.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Brien the General Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Dogg, you know why people wont yell DMAC sucks yet? He never held out on the team. He shows emotion and cares. He played injured last year. He doesnt show up out of shape. I can go on and on”
Brien
I am all about results. Bottom line. Don’t care if he shows up on time and buys everybody coffee and donuts. It doesn’t mean sh1t to me if he keeps fumbling the ball and contributes to a loss. Results not emotion.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
HEY DOGG
I WOULD NEVER BOO ANYONE ON MY TEAM BUT RUSSELL SUCKS
DMAC DOSENT SUCK AND DHB IS A FIRST YEAR RECIEVER THAT NEEDS TIME TO DEVELOP BUT RUSSELL IS BAD ITS TOO OBVIOUS NOT TO NOTICE.
LOOK AT STAFFORD AND SANCHEZ AND MATT RYAN
September 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Brian the Genital, I’m surprised you didn’t sit next to your grandfather Krappy during the game. I assumed, for the sake of public health, that you needed to be next to Krappy for frequent emergency diaper changings and seat cleanup duties.
Because of the low quality of football being played yesterday, I’m sure Krappy had many spontaneous crap explosions which probably contributed to the fan violence in the stadium.
A lesson learned, Brian the Genital, and a mistake I’m sure you won’t let happen again.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Dogg, you know why people wont yell DMAC sucks yet? He never held out on the team. He shows emotion and cares. He played injured last year. He doesnt show up out of shape. I can go on and on
September 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Cable has a great stable of players on offense and him and Russell need to take all the blame.
Get creative or hire someone who can, Al.
What happened to that MNF playcalling and intensity?
September 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
JerrymcdTom Cable: JaMarcus actually better. Started 6-7. Terms of reading field, etc., but is part of that 10 percent.
less than 10 seconds ago from web
LMFAO
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See, Cable is actually clueless, or simply a mouth piece spouting non-stop BS that will make Al happy…either way we be screwed big time!
I wanted McDaniels as our HC…we could have been rid of Russell months ago!!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
DMC reminds of Reggie Bush top athelete but can’t break a tackle always limited to 15 carries.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I see a guy that has been over-coached. The focus should have been on learning things in the classroom. Knowing where everybody is supposed to be during each play, reading defenses and calling audibles to get out of bad plays. explain to me what is wrong with his footwork and mechanics.
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2008122110/2008/REG16/texans@raiders/watch
no wonder JRuss is struggling.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
this Wordpress sh1t is killing me.
I’m out
September 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Beecher! Hey you little drag queen. Been a long time. How was that women’s retreat? You gals finally gonna show us men how to play football when you become the commish of the WNFL?
September 28th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Cutting or trading Russell only further sullies Al’s reputation.
This won’t happen.
He’s cut ties with 1st rounders before, but Russell is under the microscope and Al can’t take many more blows to his ego.
So either Russell’s a bust and Al looks bad.
Russell gets traded/cut and Al looks bad.
Russell gets traded/cut and looks good with a smart organization and looks terrible.
Al’s gonna let this ride for at least this season, IMO. He let these guys ruin his progress from last year.
DHB I think was the beginning of this slump. Get a fast guy that can get behind everyone.
How bout a possesion guy that moves the chains on 3rd down.
We all hope you’re right, Tommy. For our sake and yours.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Al doesn’t like legit head coaches, he thinks the hc is simply the guy to take the timeouts from the sidelines.
He thinks all we need are athletes and we will win. He hires and fires more HCs in the Bay Area than McDonald’s fires local managers.
Al…that doesn’t work anymore. The next Gruden you find, you need to keep him for the rest of your life. And let me clue you in…Cable ain’t no Gruden…hell, Cable ain’t no Norv Turner. You should have taken a chance with a young college kid again, at least they would have had a shot at becoming a decent HC…Cable has no shot.
Thanks for setting us back once again.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Jerry,
Please fix the timing on this blog. Sometimes I’m responding to comments that appear 4-5 minutes after my response.
This is not rocket science. Just make sure all your servers are set to the same time.
Also, the “you are posting too fast message” is getting real old and VERY FRUSTRATING. It’s bad enough that our team sucks. It’s over the top that our blog’s operation is no more efficient than our offense. Fix the damn thing!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Dakota Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
JerrymcdTom Cable: JaMarcus actually better. Started 6-7. Terms of reading field, etc., but is part of that 10 percent.
less than 10 seconds ago from web
LMFAO
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See, Cable is actually clueless, or simply a mouth piece spouting non-stop BS that will make Al happy…either way we be screwed big time!
I wanted McDaniels as our HC…we could have been rid of Russell months ago!!!!
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CABLE DID NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS HONESTLY I GUESS I CANNOT BLAME HIM BECAUSE HE HAS A FAMILY TO FEED AND DOES NOT WANT TO GET FIRED BUT YOU KNOW WHAT HE WAS THINKING AND WHAT CAME OUT OF HIS MOUTH WERE TOTALLY DIFERENT THINGS. I HOPE
September 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
DID YOU GUYS SEE THIS
FROM TWITTER
Adam_Schefter New England added yet another former Raider on Monday, signing former Oakland defensive tackle Terrell Sands.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
DID YOU GUYS SEE THIS
FROM TWITTER
Adam_Schefter New England added yet another former Raider on Monday, signing former Oakland defensive tackle Terrell Sands.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Beecher, so I know you barely talk football but try. Look us men wont bother you. We respect the ladies. We want to hear what you thought of yesterday’s debacle. Ladies first.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
NEW ENGLAND JUST SIGNED TURD SANDS
September 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
so now all of a sudden JRuss can’t read a defense, can only scan half a field. I really think that this is a case of it wasn’t broken but we went ahead and tried to fix it.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
JerrymcdTom Cable: Haven’t thought about QB change. Stay course, clean it up, clean up all areas.
1 minute ago from web
WERE SCREWED
^^^^^^^Man….I freakin HATE the “STAY THE COURSE” talk!
One of the worst Presidents in US history GW Bush said STAY THE COURSE way too often and it spelled DOOM!
If “stay the course” to Coach Cable means sticking with the same stupid uncreative offensive game planning and strategy on a week to week basis….then yeah….IT SPELLS DOOM FOR RAIDERS this season…..AGAIN!!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
NEW ENGLAND JUST SIGNED TURD SANDS UNBELIEVABLE
September 28th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
F’ING WORD PRESS
September 28th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Beecher no thoughts on the game? Oh I get it, forget football Oh Girls just wanna have fun
September 28th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I think I got banned
September 28th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
forget about Russell is a bust and will probably be out of the league by next year (my fingers are crossed). he can’t read a defense, sees only half the field, and he is NOT accurate…this adds up to a losing season. ..it reminds of a strong arm QB – Jay Schroeder…although i would give Jay a better grade than Russell…it is unbelievable to me that someone who signs for 30 million, and AFTER 3 years proves he still can’t play in the NFL….AND where does he get the cockiness from!!! he THINKS HE ISN’T BAD??? JR needs to wake-up
September 28th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
He he he, those were some sweet comic gems, Brian the Genital. Suck an egg, Richard Pryor!
I’m not sure if Jerry tweeted about this already, but are you aware of any measures the Raider organization is taking to prevent Krappy from unleashing his exploding poop torrent at the next home game?
Because if you aren’t there to assist your grandfather in diaper cleanup/containment, they’re going to need the National Guard to stop all the fan violence that will come as a result.
I’m sure Tom Cable will be addressing this issue throughout the week, Brian the Genital, but if you have any information on the matter please enlighten us.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Cable’s right in one regard, this team is not too far off.
If they play with intensity and violence like MNF, they’ll be in a lot of games.
The jr. high offense will not get it done though. Simplify if you must but “go deep” sounds like a porno flick, not a gameplan.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
What the hell happened to JLH on the depth chart? Even Todd Watkins is ahead of him?
September 28th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
So Beecher I’m not the expert on on areas of other men’s bodies especially those that are associate with bowels. Not my job madame.
Comic gem? Yeah the same joke over and over again that wasnt funny to begin with. You are the new D.L. Hughley. Take a bow.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
# toec Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
What the hell happened to JLH on the depth chart? Even Todd Watkins is ahead of him?
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No Watkins isnt. JLH shoulder is jacked up. When he is 100 pct he will be back at slot……..yawwwwwwwnnnn excuse me 4th WR
September 28th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Last year I thought Russel was making progress as a qb at the end of the season but someone said it earlier and was right not many other teams would let him keep starting with the performance he has put on so far. I really dont think this team is that far off from competing each week but the QB position is a big, big part of any team. Some teams just need someone who isnt great and can manage a game though. I think Cable needs to show the team that no one is untouchable really now. The short series I saw with Gradowski in game1 showed me he can read the feild better than Russel and can hit the short dump off passes Russel can’t even seem to make. In reality if someone can manage the game we got a shot almost every week. This will stop the defense from tiring out by the end of the game so they wont be on the feild all day long. As far as Mcfadden foes 3 fumbles are not acceptable. Start Bush and pound the rock and let Gradkowski complete short to mid range passes the keep drives going. Let Mcfadd have a few carries but also a few short screens etc as a wideout. Dont try to make him the every down back. Man our coaches need to give the team a chance instead of hindering them
September 28th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Looks like they shot the whole wad against the chargers
September 28th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Brian the Genital, we’re talking about people’s lives here. I know you’re a silly little dude built like Tyra Banks, but that shouldn’t stop you from caring about your fellow man. Or woman.
Now we all know your grandpa Krappy is prone to explosive pant crappings at the Raider games, and we know these crapping – when not properly contained by you, his grandson – lead to fan violence.
The question to you is – why would you sit in a different section from your grandfather unless you hate your fellow Raider fan?
Brian the Genital, without having a psycho chick hissy fit and starting your period prematurely, explain your position to the Nation.
We’re waiting.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
# Noshadowking Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Last year I thought Russel was making progress as a qb at the end of the season but someone said it earlier and was right not many other teams would let him keep starting with the performance he has put on so far. I really dont think this team is that far off from competing each week but the QB position is a big, big part of any team. Some teams just need someone who isnt great and can manage a game though. I think Cable needs to show the team that no one is untouchable really now. The short series I saw with Gradowski in game1 showed me he can read the feild better than Russel and can hit the short dump off passes Russel can’t even seem to make. In reality if someone can manage the game we got a shot almost every week. This will stop the defense from tiring out by the end of the game so they wont be on the feild all day long. As far as Mcfadden foes 3 fumbles are not acceptable. Start Bush and pound the rock and let Gradkowski complete short to mid range passes the keep drives going. Let Mcfadd have a few carries but also a few short screens etc as a wideout. Dont try to make him the every down back. Man our coaches need to give the team a chance instead of hindering them
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I think I will isten to ole drunken Raider great Kenny Stabler when it comes to Dmac. Bush is not starting over Dmac nor should he.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I am a little calmed down…anyway…this is all on the organization (read Al Davis) and sad and pathetic organziation/coaches! How can ALL THESE PLAYERS be that bad
Let’s go through the list of busts:
1999 Matt Stinchcomb Tony Bryant
2000 Jerry Porter
2001 Derrick Gibson, Marques Tuiasosopo
2002 Phillip Buchanon, Naploean Harris, Langston Walker, Doug Jolley
2003 Tyler Brayton, Teyo Johnson
2004 Robert Gallery, Jake Grove
2005 Fabian Washington, Stanford Routt
2006 Michael Huff
2007 JaMarcus Russell
2008 Darren McFadden
2009 Darius Heyward-Bey
September 28th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Noshadowking Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Last year I thought Russel was making progress as a qb at the end of the season but someone said it earlier and was right not many other teams would let him keep starting with the performance he has put on so far. I really dont think this team is that far off from competing each week but the QB position is a big, big part of any team. Some teams just need someone who isnt great and can manage a game though. I think Cable needs to show the team that no one is untouchable really now. The short series I saw with Gradowski in game1 showed me he can read the feild better than Russel and can hit the short dump off passes Russel can’t even seem to make. In reality if someone can manage the game we got a shot almost every week. This will stop the defense from tiring out by the end of the game so they wont be on the feild all day long. As far as Mcfadden foes 3 fumbles are not acceptable. Start Bush and pound the rock and let Gradkowski complete short to mid range passes the keep drives going. Let Mcfadd have a few carries but also a few short screens etc as a wideout. Dont try to make him the every down back. Man our coaches need to give the team a chance instead of hindering them
^^^^^^EXACTLY!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
DMac should be our slot receiver. He’s never going to make it as a RB in this league. He does his best when he’s got the ball “in the open”. He’s not built or able to go between the tackles. He just goes down to easily and that’s not going to change. Leave the RB positions to Bush, Fargas & Rankin if he’s still around.
Dmac has good hands and could succeed at the slot WR position. We could get a lot of mismatches with him there. Of course this all assumes we have someone who could get the ball to him. But, we all know the problem there. We had another converted running back who did well as a receiver (TE in this case). Remember Todd Christensen? He turned out to be a great receiver. I believe DMac too could make a great contribution is we played him in the right position – and, that’s not at RB.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
# beeecham Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Brian the Genital, we’re talking about people’s lives here. I know you’re a silly little dude built like Tyra Banks, but that shouldn’t stop you from caring about your fellow man. Or woman.
Now we all know your grandpa Krappy is prone to explosive pant crappings at the Raider games, and we know these crapping – when not properly contained by you, his grandson – lead to fan violence.
The question to you is – why would you sit in a different section from your grandfather unless you hate your fellow Raider fan?
Brian the Genital, without having a psycho chick hissy fit and starting your period prematurely, explain your position to the Nation.
We’re waiting.
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Ooooooooooh groundbreaking comedy we got here today by Beecher. What has gotten into you today? Oh you must have broke a nail yesterday when you saw the Raiders not come out and wear those pink jerseys women wear at the games. It is okay Beecher, dont cry too hard about it. A little fairy pillow biter such as yourself should be concerned with baking cookies or taking the kids to soccer practice. This football stuff is very heavy for you I know but maybe you should get in where you fit in more often. The women’s empowerment meetings are a start
September 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Under the cheater, Sands will probably develop into an all pro. lmfao
September 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
After watching the first three games, I do not believe Russel is the primary problem. Sure, is accuracy is terrible, but the real issue is the return of Al Davis’ vertical game. The rest of the NFL adjusted to Davis’ strategy back in the 1980s. I saw it with Jay Schroeder and Jeff George. The Raiders are still running the same offense they did in the 1970s. Run the ball, and throw it deep. Where are the quick slants and screen passes. Denver killed us with the underneath stuff. As long as Russel keeps taking seven step drops and chucking it down field, he is going to continue to take sacks and throw interceptions.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
per JMcD Tweet:
we’re on the brink of getting this thing going.
per DWhite Tweet
Cable says they are close to being very good.
*** Are you kidding me? Is this week 1 and we lost a close one at the end?
Hate the company line BS, its the same 6 year coach regurgitation. What should he say? I dont know but clearly the same routine over and over isnt exactly working as expected…
and bottom line, Al Davis can bleed silver and black more than all of us combined, there is a bottom line $$ that takes presidance over anything else.
45k in attendance at a game in September – maybe in December in a 3-13 season, but 1-1 divisional home game?!?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Ken Stabler= says Dmac needs 25 touches. you wanna go against him? He knows more football than you guys can ever know combined. Bush is cool and all but he just aint better than Dmac. Now the fumbles are not cool at all but we still have only seen one game where either guy has gotten more than 20 touches. so until then shut the hell up
September 28th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I noticed yesterday that Russell sat by himself a lot when the D was on the field, sometimes with Murphy. But I didn’t see any coaches with him while he sat. I thought that was weird.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Brien,
DMAC aint’ the guy. I would have no qualms with trading/cutting him.
sorry, not for his pay
September 28th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Do you honestly want to see Russel throw an out pattern, pick 6 every time lol
September 28th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Good grief, Brian the Genital – how much longer are you going to run and hide from the questions of the Nation?
I’ve asked you 3 times why you allowed fan violence to take place at the Coliseum yesterday by not properly patrolling your grandfather’s hazardous pant crappings. And you’ve tried to change the topic each time.
Well let me tell you something, Brian the Genital – the Nation is not going to stand for your silly chick games any longer! We want answers and we want them now!
This is finally your chance to show us that you might actually be a man despite your feminine build and those expensive French cut designer jeans. A very slender, sensitive man, but a man nonetheless.
So come forward and tell us the truth and let your soul be free!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Beeecham, stfu.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Good grief, Brian the Genital – how much longer are you going to run and hide from the questions of the Nation?
I’ve asked you 3 times why you allowed fan violence to take place at the Coliseum yesterday by not properly patrolling your grandfather’s hazardous pant crappings. And you’ve tried to change the topic each time.
Well let me tell you something, Brian the Genital – the Nation is not going to stand for your silly chick games any longer! We want answers and we want them now!
This is finally your chance to show us that you might actually be a man despite your feminine build and those expensive French cut designer jeans. A very slender, sensitive man, but a man nonetheless.
So come forward and tell us the truth and let your soul be free!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
In fact, I would not be sad to see any of the mentioned go if they are going to play like they have so far
1. Russell
2. DMAC
3. Heyward-Bey
4. Huff
5. Morrison
6. Warren
7. Kelly
8. Seymour (why pay for nothing)
9. Ellis
10. Carlisle
11. Green
12. Satele
13. Brown
14. Eugene
15. Walker
September 28th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Where are the screen passes? LOL I cant believe this guy. Bigelow we do too many damn screen passes. It is predictable now
Sorry SnB but Bush isnt better than Dmac. Ask Ken Stabler. Bush does deserve carries. I like the guy but he isnt better than Dmac
The word press thing is killing the rip session I usually do on folks. I’m out
September 28th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Sanitation Officer Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
After watching the first three games, I do not believe Russel is the primary problem. Sure, is accuracy is terrible, but the real issue is the return of Al Davis’ vertical game. The rest of the NFL adjusted to Davis’ strategy back in the 1980s. I saw it with Jay Schroeder and Jeff George. The Raiders are still running the same offense they did in the 1970s. Run the ball, and throw it deep. Where are the quick slants and screen passes. Denver killed us with the underneath stuff. As long as Russel keeps taking seven step drops and chucking it down field, he is going to continue to take sacks and throw interceptions.
^^^^^^^^Exactly! There were no TE sets….Miller wasn’t involved underneath, neither Stewart or Myers got involved….no ATTEMPTS and misdirection reverses, bubble WR screens, no quick outs, curl routes…..NOTHING……but running off tackle and then trying throwin LOW PERCENTAGE 25,30 to 50 yard plays….AND FAILING MISERABLY.
What a joke!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
79. Raider Young guns misfire
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2009_regular_season
September 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Brien The General, I have seen maybe 3 or 4 attempted screen passes. They seem to work pretty well for other teams. The Raiders just can’t execute them very well because of Davis’ antiquated philosophy.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
DMAC is going to through his Tiki Barber stage. Someone just find some old Giants film and show it too him and he will be fine.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Brien,
DMAC has to prove he’s better than Bush. Bush got 27 carries for 177 yds and 2TDs…..even against K.C he got 16 for 90 and a TD
DMAC has shown NOTHING but fumbles and shoestring tackles. I could care less how hard he works
September 28th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
NO WILDCAT formations to try and confuse the Donks defense……NOTHING!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
S&B
I’d rather use McFadden as we all envision him being used as opposed to the way he’s been used recently.
We all forget that the guy is playing with steel toes in his cleats. Maybe why he’s not as explosive as we thought.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I was at the game yesterday. What I heard were several classless idiots chanting Russell Sucks at times when it didn’t even apply. Like when a blitzer came right through the line untouched for a sack and people chant “Russell Sucks”? They just looked like a bunch of idiots that don’t know sh1t about the game of football.
Richochet: awww…widdle waiderdoggy? You had to endure listening to your hero get booed? “classless idiots”? moron..they played good money to watch JaBlubberButt stink the place up.
And how precious are you to think that there’s an appropriate time to chant? See, ANY TIME to tell a piece of crappola that he stinks is pretty much a good time.
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Does Russell suck? Maybe, maybe not. I know that I have seen him play much better than he has been. Even if he does suck, show some class. It was embarassing and basically sickening.
Richochet: Oh shut up, you whining little tool. Class would have been for Russell to state “game was on me” or “no, I’m not happy with where I am as a qb”. Instead he blames everyone but himself.
And saying ‘Does he suck? Maybe, maybe not.” MAYBE NOT? You’re a wuss, not to mention sorry. Like it or not, he’s the worst qb in the league. uH…MORON??? that means HE SUCKS!!
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Do you think hearing that makes ANYONE want to play for the Raider Nation fan base? I had to witness Louis Murphy telling the fans in the Black Hole to shut up and support their team. I paid a lot of money to be there and I was pissed too but I guess I am old school. BTW I didn’t hear any McFadden sucks chants yesterday, how many fumbles did he have? He sure SUCKED yesterday. I guess if Russell ever gets better McFadden will be next in line as scapegoat. I know a lot of the play calling sucked too. Open your eyes wider people, it isn’t all Russell.
Richochet: Again..aren’t you just so sweet? ‘poor widdle JR. quit picking on him. He’s my hero. Don’t hurt his feelings”
Here’s a tidbit for you. Fans have watched Russell suck for THREE WEEKS STRAIGHT. Booing everyone takes away from the message of “YOUR ACT IS OLD, RUSSELL. YOU ACTING LIKE A BLASE’ PRIMA DONNA IS OLD. YOU THROWING PLAYERS UNDER THE BUS IS OLD. YOU BLAMING EVERYONE BUT YOURSELF IS OLD.”
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The bottom line is I am not an apologist for any team member, I just think people need to sack up or stay home.
Richochet: LMAO..not an apologist? YOU’RE BEGGING EVERYONE TO QUIT CALLING OUT RUSSELL. What do you call it? Besides hanging on his sac, that is?
Oh..and you want “everyone to sack up, or stay home”?? lol..sure, weenie, just because you say so.
Everyone should just pay their good money..and what? POLITELY CLAP AT THE EFFORT?? Oh..I know..cheer that Russell actually gets to the huddle without stopping a hotdog vendor?
hey, I know..maybe YOU should stay home..with your poster, and your JaJabbathebigButt poster and his bobblehead doll?
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BTW that was the worst game that I have ever attended and the officiating also had much to do with that. I have never seen anything like it and I know that I am not just Oliver Stone Jr here. There were sooo many bad calls, as well as several missed ones, that I saw live, in person with my own eyes. I know I wasn’t hallucinating because everyone around me saw it as well.
Richochet: ahhh..got it…WAS THE REF’S FAULT THAT RUSSELL HAD A 22 RATING??
Let’s summerize your post, cupcake. You think everyone should treat JR like a fragile child..don’t boo..politely watch..and if that fails, blame the refs?
Good one, cupcake.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
This team will need to seriously consider bringing in Michael Vick next year.
Because of the antique offense THEY run….you need someone who can improvise on the fly…draw a play in the dirt and use his legs when the receivers disappear
September 28th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Start Bush and RB and put DMC as the slot and change of pace RB…it will cause matchup problems for defenses.
I’m tired of this UNCREATIVE, CRAP, PREDICTABLE GAME PLANNING, SCHEMING AND OFFENSIVE PLAY CALLING!
Tired of this crap….thank god
September 28th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
alright se we are going to have a top 5 pick next year so what do we go for? and don’t say its too early because im predicting 4 wins at max for us, which puts us down there with the lions, rams, browns.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Thank god I’m not a season ticket holder anymore!!
My season tickets left when Gruden left! Thank christ!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I was hoping that ther Raiders were going to make it worthwhile for me to go to watch them in Cleveland on Dec. 27th. Went online and tickets can be had for 70% of face value. Still don’t know whether to drive the 2 hours in the winter to the game.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Guys, I’m officially done responding to Brien/NorcoBob. Never again. Permanent ignore status. I don’t know why you guys bother, but soon you’ll learn to ignore him, too.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Heyward-Bey is a joke
Tom Cable is a joke!!!! His playcalling is a joke!!!!!
But it all rests on the feet of Al Davis
September 28th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
SnB ok so what about the later picks we have had, how many turned out lets compare.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Apparently this team is too stupid to do anything other than the basics.
Very young team but COME ON!!! Sure its Al Davis man on man football but its still FOOTBALL!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I would like to see us pay a little more attention to the intellectual side of scouting draft picks and free agents.
Seriously, when a guy can barely string together a sentence, he should not be the starting QB. That might be okay for RBs and WRs, but you can’t have half-wits playing MLB, C, or QB.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Quite frankly, until Al Davis hires a competent coach and allows said coach to have full control of his job…this will continue as it has for the last 24 years.
Michael Vick will at least provide some excitement
September 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Funny how no-one in here for the past 2 days has made a comment about the collapse of the O-line yesterday? Too many people out for JR’s head. The reason we didn’t run the ball was because there where NO holes? We had 9 first downs for the game. Who was protecting the QB? The RB’s? Only time JR had time to throw was out of shotgun, and damn little of it! Our recievers do not know how to seperate, or when. They do not see the line collapse and the QB trying to get the ball to them, we as a team were not prepared to play yesterday. Our D had some fine moments, but were on the field way too long! Maybe film will wake some people up.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hey, it’s that silly little English kid Albert Bigelow! He must be finished playing “Let’s give eachother ponytails” with his nanny and demanded to blog.
Albert, I’m guessing you only have a few minutes to play before your daddy demands you go on a grand goose hunting adventure with him.
I recommend you don’t spend too much time sucking up to Brian the Genital. He’ll sell you a lifetime subscription to Vogue and have you wearing a gurdle by the time your mother finishes bathing you tonight.
Remember, lil Al – this is not Gwenyth Paltrow’s website you’re on anymore.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Beeecham, contrary to what you believe, I am not a pre-teen. But, I really hope you are. The sort of sophomoric drivel you continue to spew could only come from a slightly retarded 14 yr old boy. If, by chance, you are an adult, that would just be utterly pathetic.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Apparently this team is too stupid to do anything other than the basics.
Very young team but COME ON!!! Sure its Al Davis man on man football but its still FOOTBALL!!!
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If you are going to play man on man streetball…then get a bunch of improvisers that can move on the fly.
QB = Vick
RB = Bush and draft pick
WR = Schilens
WR = Murphy
WR = JLH
TE = Miller
FB = O’Neal
September 28th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Raider Headbutt Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
alright se we are going to have a top 5 pick next year so what do we go for? and don’t say its too early because im predicting 4 wins at max for us, which puts us down there with the lions, rams, browns.
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Trade it! Trade for lower picks.
Did you see my list of recent 1st and 2nd round busts since 1999? 19 players have busted in the last 10 years!!!!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
RaiderDogg, the rush to blame Russell is part defense of Al, part racism. I base my racism accusation on the ad-hominem attacks on JaMarcus, his accent, etc.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Davis needs to give the playcalling to Tollner. Cable is amateur hour.. Said it last year
The Raiders need Michael Vick because the team is listless and the game plan is a joke.
Only a guy like Vick could make the improvisation necessary to make this garbage work
September 28th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Albert, who said anything about you being a pre-teen? I think we all realize you’re most likely a 43 year old man-goof living in his parent’s castle in London.
See lil Albert, though you’ve been sheltered your whole life and only attended the best boarding schools, you’re still a young lad inside. There’s a name for it here in the States, but it would only confuse you if I were to explain. All I’ll say is it rhymes with “returd”.
Anyway, I’m glad you and your bobby socks and big lollipop decided to pay us dudes a visit on the blog today.
Even if you do have your afternoon pony ride happening shortly.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Ftw. I hate the donkeys so much and my guys just lay it down in our own casa even. Is it just me or does russell remind any 1 of mark wilson. I hated that guy.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
860Todd,
I agree that the RBs didn’t have a chance yesterday, but Russell often had plenty of time to throw…he just failed even when he had time.
We need Cable back coaching the o-line and we need a legit coach that can fix this…
What a mess.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
The Raiders are forcing Bey on the offense. They seem to start every game trying to get Bey involved. To no avail and a slow start.
I guess Seymour has appropriately lowered his standards to the Raiders standards. Get out, bro.
Rich Gannon-gate was sorry, sad.
Al Davis is the Worst, they need him gone and the building fumigated.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Dakota Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Why the Seymour hate already? he looked to be playing hard yesterday…sure he pulled some hair, sfw?
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What did he do to alleviate the 200+ yds rushing.
Time to call a spade a spade! This entire team is garbage. The players lack discipline and intelligence. I was as patient as they come….my patience has run out.
Russell is a joke
McFadden should be CUT immediately
Heyward-Bey is “maybe” a 5th round pick
The OLine and DLine is a joke
Cable is amateur hour
September 28th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Why the Seymour hate already? he looked to be playing hard yesterday…sure he pulled some hair, sfw?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Oh and mcfumble needs to back up bush
September 28th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Fear not…the NBA season shall soon begin!!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Dakota, we really need C, and right side help, we are getting beaten every time. We have good RB’s, they don’t have time to recieve the ball and their hit. Just look at those fumbles. That’s junior high stuff.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Lol at NBA, Go Celts!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Guys, I’m officially done responding to Brien/NorcoBob. Never again. Permanent ignore status. I don’t know why you guys bother, but soon you’ll learn to ignore him, too.
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LMFAO..dude..you don’t get it.
It’s childish, not to mention weak, to ask for support.
What the hell is it with you and your snivel-fest?
“Guys..so and so just said..”
“Guys..don’t reply to so and so”
“Guys,..I’m having such a hissyfit”
One day you’re whining about everything. Next day a lobotomy and you love everyone..then you hate a player, then you can’t believe any could ever dis the same guy you just dissed for a week.
You menopausing on us, Mama’s boy?
BTW..how’s your new Russell jersey? LMFAO that you made a point of telling everyone “After KC Russell sold me. He came back at the end. That shows me he’s going to be a super star. I’m going to Sac today, with my Mom, to get a new jersey”
All you need now is a little pat on the head..and a “good boy, goofus”.
Let me be the first..”good boy, Goofus”.
There..don’t you feel better?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
860,
It is junior high stuff…that is the caliber of our HC. Should we be surprised by the results?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
And whats up with the presser fix
September 28th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
we spent a little to help the D, let’s spend a little to help our Franchise 32 million dollar QB?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
It was one year ago to the day that Kiff gave Al the middle finger with a 70 yard field goal try.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
We should just out right stop drafting skill players and build inside out from now on. If you have a dominant O Line you can have an average QB and still put up points.
If we have a good D line natural pressure will happen for the D and we dont have to blits or lbs because we never do anyway.
Im telling you, if we can start drafting from the inside out, thats the onlt way we have a chance to rebuild this team, not by adding decoys and toys for Al
September 28th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
“The Raiders are forcing Bey on the offense. They seem to start every game trying to get Bey involved. To no avail and a slow start.”
This absolutely true and needs to stop.
Like I said before, it’s like Cable’s playing Madden out there and wondering why he can’t have Russell lob it for 50 every time he drops back.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I would like to see us pay a little more attention to the intellectual side of scouting draft picks and free agents.
Seriously, when a guy can barely string together a sentence, he should not be the starting QB. That might be okay for RBs and WRs, but you can’t have half-wits playing MLB, C, or QB.
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I totally agree! Dumbschits need NOT apply even if their 40 yd sprint time is great.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
SnB you really went off the deep end after this loss. Everyone is acting like we were some super bowl ready team that is off to a horrible start. What did you guys expect this year? We’re gonna be a competitive team by the middle of the year that will upset a few teams and lose some games that we should have won. Somewhere in the 6-7 win area. Just be patient. McFadden does not need to be cut. If that happened, I guarantee you there would be a lot of good teams waiting to pick him up.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
SnB, Cable just needs to have the balls to run the team. That’s what Gruden did. That’s what Kiffin was set on doing. You’re going to be fired anyway. You’re going to be scapegoated anyway. So you’d might as well take charge. It just takes a small street degree. What happens is that Davis will get into the ear of guys like Cable and Turner and try to sell them on the notion that they’ll be the next John Madden. That the Raiders will win again, and they’ll be along for the whole ride, if they just work with Al and not try to take over the team. Of course, the obvious catch is that they will not win because Al is crazy and has no idea what he’d doing anymore in regards to football operations. But guys like Cable and Shell and Turner have nowhere else to go. So, they really have no choice but to believe Al. Where is Cable if he’s not head coach of the Raiders? On a sled somewhere. Kiffin knew he’d have something elsewhere because of his dad. Same with Gruden. They had the capital to martyr themselves. Cable’s next stop after Oakland is bagging groceries at Safeway, and he knows it. So when Al tells him,, “stick with me. It’s going to happen. We’re going to be huge, you and me”. After week one, I thought Cable was coming around to it but obviously he’s not.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
IM STILL SCRATCHING MY HEAD OVER TURDELL SANDS BEING SIGNED BY NEW ENGLAND.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Anyone hearing anything about Davis being broke, and the reason for him not planning any big events for his 80th bday was due to this (he said it was out of respect for the economy and not showing off, etc)? Also that he’s trying to sell even more of the team to gain working capital? If that’s true, the Raiders won’t exist anymore. Think the NFL is going to bail Al Davis out if he can no longer afford to run the team financially?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Tyvon Branch was the bright spot Sunday
September 28th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
So what the heck are we going to do with Jamarcus Russell? Whats going on?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
McFadden needs to be cut…outright. Michael Bush is a FAR better option than McFadden. He gets paid too much to be a 3rd down back…and he isn’t even good at that! He’s not very explosive and that 40x doesn’t translate to the field. His catching ability is marginal and the guy just doesn’t make plays of note.
You need to give Michael Bush the ball 25x and let him wear down the opponent. Like Mike Singletary (a real competent leader of men) does with his offense.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
24 Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
So what the heck are we going to do with Jamarcus Russell? Whats going on?
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Since the Raiders paid $60M for the guy. Might as well see what he can do with Schilens in the lineup. If he fails there then I would CUT him outright too.
Trade for Michael Vick and let him improvise
September 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I really believe Javon Walker needs to be out there. Hes been there, done that and we need to see if he can be a more reliable option at this stage. No?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I told y’all that this f’n fat boy will be a BUST should of gone with our real need RECIEVER which would of given us Calvin Johnson! Then wait and could of picked up Flacco or sh!t why not Ryan but NOOOOOOo this old senile goat fell in love with the big arm and one that one good game he had agaist a horrible Notre Dame defence. JaFATs0 is a BUST!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
schilens is a BUST as well!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
HEY 24
JAVON WALKER IS GETTING THE MARCUS ALLEN TREATMENT HE IS HEALTHY AND AL IS MAKING HIM STAND THERE.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
SnB – I wouldn’t go after Vick. He was never a good QB regardless of his athleticism. I say trade for Kevin Kolb instead if you’re going to go that route but I’m not sure the Eagles would let that happen.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
how dare him have #81!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
we should of went with calvin johnson!!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
UP Loco, New England has scouts in Oakville, and always picks up our trash, and turns them into treasure. It’s the NE way! That’s why they win so many games! Simple, we don’t develope our players to be winners anymore!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Real MR,
The root cause of all this mess is Al Davis. I don’t blame these coaches for taking the job. The job still pays $1 to $2 million. That’s real bank and if you can survive a couple of years…your family is set. Who cares about reputation or what some stupid fan thinks of you. Just nod and say yes-sir boss and do your time until you are fired.
Also, of the 21 or so 1st and 2nd round picks…only 3 are not BUSTS (Nnamdi, Seabass, Howard)….3 out of 21!
Those players can play. Its the antique playbook, pisspoor playcalling and general chaos that is the Oakland Raiders organization
September 28th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I’m not ready to give up on McFadden or Russell.
If they were used properly, they’d be productive. Besides, McFadden hasn’t had the opportunity this season to really show off. The fumbles are a major setback.
Hopefully it’s one really bad game and not the story of the season.
Houston will be a crucial game across the board for the owner, organization, coaching staff, players, and fans.
If we see more of this vertical nonsense, we might as well write the season off.
I didn’t think I was ready to that just yet, but yesterday’s performance was really sad.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
UP LOCOMOTIVE – Thats the strange thing. Why pay Walker all that money to sit on the sidelines? We desperately need a veteran presence out on the field and not 2 rookies. Murphy is pretty good but its just not working out for DHB just yet and thats ok but put in Higgins or Walker.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
24 Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
SnB – I wouldn’t go after Vick. He was never a good QB regardless of his athleticism. I say trade for Kevin Kolb instead if you’re going to go that route but I’m not sure the Eagles would let that happen.
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Kolb is a backup QB. Matt Cassell II…forget that crap. The only QB that can win here with this antique offense is an improvisor. And yes, he might not win often but at least he gives you a chance on every play.
Look at Andrew Walter. He looked just like Russell in 2006…its a freekn joke so stop wishing on the next guy to boo out of here.
Davis needs to relinquish control and he won’t do it
September 28th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
SNB, of course the root cause is Al Davis. The point I’m making is that Cable’s working at Safeway in a year, no matter what happens. He might as well make a run at it and just coach the team his way, and even risk being Kiffin’d for it. Overhead projector style, baby. If he puts up some wins, or even gives pro and college programs the impression that he’s genuinely trying to and that it’s really Al holding him back, he can parlay his time here into a head coaching gig somewhere else in the NFL or the college 1A level, like Kiffin and Gruden. He just sits back and let’s Al pull his strings, it’s “paper or plastic” in one year.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
New Post!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
” this ain’t our finest hour ” !
September 28th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
i’m hearing the obvious, yet no one is talking about john marshall’s sorry defensive scheme. we have three safeties and you’re going to put ricky brown on a wide receiver on third down ? we give horton all day to throw and we still don’t blitz. seems like everytime denver ran the ball they were getting 7-8 yards a pop. with the speed we have on defense we need to blitz. it’s rob ryan all over again. there’s no f@%&en way we let horton beat us ( pathetic ). seymore should play inside on obvious run downs then end on pass downs.and you don’t put a linebacker on a wr. on obvious pass downs !