Can’t blame Friday this time
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Never has a day of the week been so culpable in the demise of a sports franchise.
In the aftermath of a 23-3 loss to the Denver Broncos, many key figures pointed to a sloppy Friday practice as a sign the the Raiders weren’t ready to carry the fight to a division rival in an important game on their home field.
Coach Tom Cable said it. Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said it. Defensive end Richard Seymour said it. Defensive end Greg Ellis said it.
Cable never mentioned the poor Friday practice until the final score was rendered against the Broncos, keeping his comments to a minimum as he does on most Fridays.
After the game, it was a different story. Not enough focus. Too may do-overs. A lack of urgency. All the things which went into allowing the Broncos to steamroll a previously decent run defense for 215 yards and for the Raiders offense to put up an embarrassing 137.
So how did things go this time around on Friday?
“Much different. It’s the way it’s supposed to be today,” Cable said. “I think the focus, the attention to detail was sharp on both sides of the ball, the kicking game.”
– Then again, the Raiders will have to guard against a Saturday letdown. The club boarded buses to leave for Houston following practice.
“It’s just important to prepare the way we have this week and then put it together on Sunday,” Cable said. “The amount of work we do between now, the end of Friday practice, and Sunday is still ultra-important. I think we’re learning that. I think we’ve done a good job of that this week.”
– It will be huge for the Raiders defense to be on their game and not let a potentially explosive Houston offense get rolling.
In the last two weeks, a 34-31 win in Tennessee and a 31-24 loss to Jacksonville, the Texans gained 420 and 397 yards.
The Houston running game is ranked 30th with a 70.7 average, but defensive coordinator John Marshall noted that Steve Slaton showed signs of getting back on track last week with 76 yards on 12 carries.
Coach Gary Kubiak imported his the running and zone blocking system from Denver, and the Raiders also are a zone blocking team, so that must have been what Cable was referring to when he said, “We’re similar that way. So you want to get started fast. I think it probably bodes well for whichever team can get going soonest.”
When it comes to production, the teams are nothing at all alike.
Houston’s yardage totals in each of the last two weeks exceed anything put up by the Raiders over the last 61 games, dating back to a 416-yard effort against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 23, 2005.
– Defensive coordinator John Marshall said the run defense issues against Denver had more to do with getting off blocks than making tackles.
“They ran a couple of plays in there that we didn’t react to early on and they started doing pretty well with them . . . but we didn’t miss a lot of tackles,” Marshall said. “We weren’t physical enough going after people, driving them back and being physical enough. It’s that simple.”
– During one answer in a very brief media session, Marshall was talking bout Houston’s offensive weapons and inadvertantly hit my notebook with his hand, then gave me a playful tap on the jaw.
Feels OK, although I reserve to right to drive to Napa for X-rays to be absolutely sure.
– Wide reciever Chaz Schilens will officially be listed as doubtful, but he won’t play after doing little more than jogging around at practice, Cable said. Listed as out are guard Robert Gallery (broken fibula) and wide receiver Nick Miller (broken shin).
Hiram Eugene made it through the entire practice and is listed as questionable, but Cable expects him to assume his spot in the starting lineup at free safety with Michael Huff reverted to his role as the deep nickel safety.
Fullback Luke Lawton (hamstring), defensive end Greg Ellis (shoulder), cornerback Jonathan Holland (elbow) and Huff (rib, quad) all practiced without limitations and are probable. Safety Mike Mitchell “tweaked” an ankle and didn’t finish practice, Cable said, but is also probable.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
1st-C-YA in H-town!
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
– During one answer in a very brief media session, Marshall was talking bout Houston’s offensive weapons and inadvertantly hit my notebook with his hand, then gave me a playful tap on the jaw.
Feels OK, although I reserve to right to drive to Napa for X-rays to be absolutely sure.
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Haha! Now that’s funny right there.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Marshall Bumaye!
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
29th?
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Lets hope they play as hard as they did against SD!
Go Raiders!
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
fix the blog
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Jerry – note to self. don’t ask Tom Cable for a playful tap on the jaw!
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Higgins says he will play at Houston and he so wants his first catch of the season … and the second, and the third, and …
“I just want the ball,” said Higgins, who led all Raider receivers in receptions and yards last season. “That’s it. If I could give myself the ball every time, I would. When I do get the ball, I’m just like, ‘I’m gonna make a play, I’ve got to make the play.’ That’s just my mentality.”
Does he say as much to Russell in the huddle?
“I don’t say nothing because the thing is you don’t want to get a quarterback mad at you. You don’t want to look like you’re a pouting receiver or anything like that. I just say when I do get the ball, I’m going to show you what I got.”
-David White (SF Gate)
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gotta love JLH !
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
After the game, it was a different story. Not enough focus. Too may do-overs. A lack of urgency
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Speaking of do-overs. We have Simple JaMarcus as our QB. Think the NFL will start letting us have do-overs in real games?
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
So you let a 70 year old man chin check you Jerry and you didn’t do nothin’??
Weak sauce.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Jerry, give us a ball park figure of Al’s net worth, for a laugh.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
“Does anyone believe that Al would truly try to resist with force?”
With every fiber of my being. You know Al’s ready for armeggedon.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I know a writer in the bay area who’s currently working on a piece drawing comparisons between the Oakland Raiders and some militia compounds in America, based on the behavior of John Herrera in the past couple of years. Interesting stuff. What would the Raiders do if the NFL really tried to remove Al Davis? Does anyone believe that Al would truly try to resist with force?
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
repost action..
Kell, it’s hilarious when these guys try to say that if Davis died tomorrow, it wouldn’t make any difference. Are you kidding me? It would make a world of difference. I don’t wish death on anyone but if Davis did die, this team would improve immediately. Marshall gone. Cable is new school, zone blocking schemes, I’m thinking he’d like to see more zone blitzing on defense. He’d bring in a completely new DC and a completely new scheme with him. No more forcing the deep ball. Throwing deep from the end zone, forcing it to Bey, has Davis’s signature all over it. Basically, if Davis died tomorrow, we’d look how we looked the first two weeks. Not great, but competitive. With Davis alive, we’ll see more of what we saw against Denver.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Marshall is already revealing himself to be a Davis shill. Using basic football cliches to explain the poor run defense, as if that’s it. They’re not fighting off blocks. Something any of you could figure out from your own couch. Could it be that perhaps they’re incapable of fighting off run blocks at the NFL level? That’s what these Raider shills never tell you. They tell you this basic football stuff about how they need to make tackles and need to put the ball into the end zone. What they don’t tell you is that doing these things in the NFL requires solid management from the top down. Does anyone here honestly believe that the Raiders have sucked for this long simply because they don’t tackle? At some point, you have to look at the people who are putting these players on the field. We can’t stop the run because we don’t have a run defense. Period. Bringing in one guy from NE is not going to do it.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Al Davis has spend the past 5 years building a pass defense, which isn’t shabby. It would be the best in football if it wasn’t stuck in an archaic scheme. Now, suddenly, Al wants to stop the run? Uh, that was something to think about in 2004, Al, when that Gruden/Shaw/Breshnehan D fell apart and it was time to rebuild. You chose pass defense. We’re here. Now, suddenly, it’s time to stop the run? And you think that simply bringing in one run stopper is doing to do it? Now do you guys see what we mean when we say that Al Davis has no idea what he’s doing anymore?
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I agree with real madden. The only thing holding this team back is Davis’ old-old-school beliefs. Football has changed in the last 20 years. The Raiders are basically the only team that runs Davis’style of defense and offense. Guess what, they have been terrible at both for the past 6 years. If the Raiders blitzed more, ran different cover schemes, and played an offense that didn’t have to go down field, and just tried to move the chains, we would see a whole different team.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Anything new?
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
It costs $$$ to build a run defense. Run stoppers in the front 7 cost bucko cash. Think Ravens and Bucs. To have a D that stops the pass AND the run? You have to basically make that your whole team, with maybe a couple of good players on offense. Think Dungy’s Bucs. Think the ‘00 Ravens. Only Al Davis and his minions would believe that you can stop the run by trading for one D lineman who can play the run. HA Ha haaaaa!!!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
#16
Exactly correct with the D.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
When it comes to production, the teams are nothing at all alike.
Houston’s yardage totals in each of the last two weeks exceed anything put up by the Raiders over the last 61 games, dating back to a 416-yard effort against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 23, 2005.
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Russell or the Organization’s fault?
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I know a writer in the bay area who’s currently working on a piece drawing comparisons between the Oakland Raiders and some militia compounds in America, based on the behavior of John Herrera in the past couple of years. Interesting stuff. What would the Raiders do if the NFL really tried to remove Al Davis? Does anyone believe that Al would truly try to resist with force?
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You’re a racist.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
What the hell is wrong with this blog? This problem has been going on for weeks and weeks…why the hell can’t you fix it Jerry?
Man, it is tough to argue with…I mean talk with someone when your comments are scattered all over hell and back.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
We return to the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raider Headquarters – Alameda, CA) where the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black has a meeting with his franchise quarterback…
Al: Listen, JaMarcus, we need to ge- what are you eating?
Russell: Gordita.
Al: I’m sorry, I don’t speak Spanish. Anyway, we-
Russell: And some fries.
Al: Yes, well-
Russell: And I gots a Double Double waitin’ on me right here. Animal style. What.
Al: Great, ok, we need to get the ball in D-
Russell: I got a Twinkie too, for after. I’ll hook you up with some, Mr. Davis. It’s cool, ’cause I got a cupcake to -
Al: Silence you idiot!!
Russell (turning red): Yes, Mr. Davis.
Al: We need to get the ball in Heyward-Bey’s hands. He’s a superior athlete with an excellent 40 time and is sure to make The Big Play.
Russell: You sure, Mr. D? ‘Cause I think that Louis is our best choice right now. He’s like 7-11 out there. Hmm, speakin’ o’ which…..
Al: Get the ball in his hands and I guarantee you in a few short years, they’ll be fitting you for your bust in Canton, JaMarcus.
Russell: I don’t know – I don’t plan on visiting Africa anytime soon.
Al: No, Canton, Ohio. It’s where….never mind. Herrera has your tri tip sandwich and marijuana cigar waiting for you outside. Be gone.
Russell: Bye bye, Mr. Davis.
Al: If he wasn’t so committed to excellence and I weren’t such a football genius and master evaluator of talent and scheme, we’d sure be in trouble. Hah, that oaf left a Twinkie. Things are looking up already. BWAHAHAHAH, *cough, cough* Herrera!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Jamarcus “Wild Thing” Russell… Get lasik please!!!!!!!!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Here is something for those of you grasping at straws:
Raiders could be on the verge of decency
By Bob Christ, For The Calgary Herald October 2, 2009
Bob Christ has been given a hypothetical $500 to wager on NFL games. The odds listed are the latest from Las Vegas:
Last week: -$37 Season total: $516
There are some statistics that prove to be grossly misleading.
For instance, it’s always amusing to look at the NCAA charts and see that teams like Rice or Army will be atop the rankings with fewest passing yards against. That’s sort of like a restaurant that never gets any customers bragging about how clean it keeps the kitchen. I think that makes sense.
One stat that doesn’t seem to deceive is defensive passer rating.
In the NFL, there are seven unbeaten teams and all are rated in the top 11 in this category. Over the past 18 years, the leader in this grouping has had a record of 10-6 or better 16 times. On the other hand, all seven winless teams are lumped in the bottom 12. Where this comes in especially handy is while gauging middle-of-the-pack teams about to break into the lower-or higher-echelon packs.
For instance, as poorly as the Raiders (1-2) seem to play, their defensive passer rating is 12th best in the league and tops for a team with a losing record. Maybe these guys are on the brink of doing something decent.
Conversely, New England is 2-1 but ranked 25th –worst among any team with a winning mark. Perhaps the Patriots are about to embark on a fast fade. I hope to cash in on that this week.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
JUST WIN MABEY
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:09 pm
So much firepower on offense. SOMEBODY has to step up and have a game!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Prepare for McFadden Redemption this weekend baby!!!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
LA to TheBay……That was HILARIOUS!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
lmao
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Dakota Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Prepare for McFadden Redemption this weekend baby!!!!!
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He is going to recover three fumbles? Is he playing both ways?
He does tackle better than anyone else on offense.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
“I think I am going to take the wife out for a romantic dinner tonight and then take her to Zombieland….”
Really, I didn’t think they did tours of Al Davis’ office. Hm.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Oakglenn Says:
Actually maddenraider I think we are beginning to see who the real zeroes are in all of this. Russell throws 2 pix in the last game, yet throws them where they should be thrown and the sh** rain boos down on him and Raider “fan” wants him gone. Before him, McCown comes in to run Kiffins offense, completes 6 straight passes to start his Raider career, the 7th falls incomplete, and the sh** rain boos come down onto him. Before him, Kerry Collins gets booed off the field by Raider “fan” in the Black Hole, and yet last year posted a 13-4 record losing to Baltimore in the playoffs. And I can keep going here for the previous twenty years. Now Raider fan wants to bench Russell and put in a guy who in his last NFL start was 7 for 21 for 26 yards, and 3 PIX!! for a 2.6 passer rating. I think it is Raider fan who has reached a new low.
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Dude, go ahead and keep your positive attitude. This team has been losing for 6 SEASONS. Russell sucks, worst QB in the league. Ok, you seem like a youngster so I will talk to you like a kid, very simple.
What happened the year after JR, Bowe, Davis all left LSU to the NFL, LSU WON THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, they lost their best QB, two Wide Recievers Safety etc and they still won more games and national title. That tells me Russel was a system QB not talent, just like Urban Meyers when he coached Utah and made Alex Smth the best QB, same way with JR he is just a system QB. If Al Davis never drafted him he would have fallen the same way Brady Quinn fell who was considered a top 10 talent and better then JR who showed up out of shape and didnt care abt his work ethic while Brady was benching more than running backs. My point is there was signs that this dude is not worth the first overall pick, but Al was fell in love with the prayer throw kneeling down for 70 yards and never noticed that he never took a snap from the center. LSU had top defense and still they ended up with in the Sugar bowl against a Notre idiots who is coached by fat idiot coach.
Ok here is another factor, check out the games JR struggled against, those defenses resembled NFL defenses.
This 2006
Against Auburn no TDs 57.1 Pct
Against Florida 1 td 3 INT 58 PCT
This 2005
Against Tennesse 158 1 int 50 Pct
Against Auburn 190 1 td 48.5 Pct
Against Alabama 229 1 td 53.3 Pct
Against Arkansas 194 1 td 44.8 Pct
Dude check the facts then talk, don’t just blame us the fans, especially the ones who are smart enough to put you on check. I think the Real MR always says its Al davis that is reason we are losing for 6 seasons.
Btw, this is also to all JR band wagoners.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Kelly: why are you so angry at Al Davis?
did his grandpa own your grandpa?
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
One of the Texans has swine flu. JaMarcus got excited when he heard about it. The teammates had to explain it wasn’t a barbeque on a plane.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I think I am going to take the wife out for a romantic dinner tonight and then take her to Zombieland….
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
take her to Zombieland
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Dakota: an ACLU fundraiser?
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
909RaiderLifer I dont live in the area what happenend?
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
lol, don’t try and drag me into that stuff Rockstar.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Hey Dakota
What are the easy $ college games this weekend?
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Kelly: why are you so angry at Al Davis?
did his grandpa own your grandpa?
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Because I’m a diehard Raider Fan, and the Raiders have been the laughingstock of the NFL for years now.
6 winning seasons in the last 20 years.
Why are you so stupid, can’t your parents read & write?
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
For thousands of years, alpha men have risen to the top and on the way they father children that nobody hears about.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
If everyone was a zombie, there would be no human rights. And Charlton Heston would be president.
We did actually have a zombie president once. You guys are probably too young to remember, but Reagan was definately a zombie. Never had an independent thought. Got shot but couldn’t be killed.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
DMAC Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Hey Dakota
What are the easy $ college games this weekend?
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Michigan is going down.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
One of the Texans has swine flu. JaMarcus got excited when he heard about it. The teammates had to explain it wasn’t a barbeque on a plane.
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LOL @ exla …
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I think so too
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Jeff Garcia just threw Russell, Al, and pretty much half the team under the bus, on the Myers/Hartman radio show.
I’m sure you’ll be hearing/reading more about this soon…
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
This is a QB league, if u dont have a decent QB you will never win. We don’t have one, JR is not decent, he is a bust.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
909…give us a little taste of what he said…paraphrasing is okay with us.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Kelly: why are you so angry at Al Davis?
did his grandpa own your grandpa?
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Rockstar, you are an idiot. Al Davis is J*wish, born in Massachusetts, and grew up in Brooklyn. Do you really think his family owned slaves? I understand your being purely facetious, but your joke is just ignorant, not to mention not funny at all.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
He said Al sucks, Jr and half the team are drunks and the team couldnt play hard for Lombardi let alone Cable
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
But thats just my guess
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
JERRY WAKE UP
Theres a news scoop out there. Get on it!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Book claims Ted Williams’ frozen head abusedby FOXSports.com
Updated: October 2, 2009, 10:05 AM EDT 1222 comments
Workers at a cryonics facility mutilated the frozen head of Hall of Fame baseball player Ted Williams, the author of a new book alleges.
In “Frozen,” Larry Johnson, a former executive at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Scottsdale, Ariz., describes how Williams’ frozen head was repeatedly abused, the New York Daily News reported.
The book due out Tuesday alleges gruesome behavior at the facility, where bodies are kept suspended in liquid nitrogen in case future generations learn how to revive them.
Johnson writes that in July 2002, shortly after the legendary slugger died at age 83, technicians with no medical certification used crude equipment to decapitate the majors’ last .400 hitter. Williams’ severed head was then frozen, and even used for batting practice by a technician trying to dislodge it from a tuna fish can, according to the book.
Johnson was the chief operating officer for eight months before becoming a whistleblower in 2003. He said he wired himself with an audio recorder for his last three months at Alcor, and gathered internal records and photographs reproduced in the book.
The paper says the book details other incidents at Alcor, including the dismemberment of live dogs that were injected with chemicals in experiments. It also details suspicious circumstances involving the bodies of others frozen in steel cylinders at Alcor.
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Jezuz cripes!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Kelly: why are you so angry at Al Davis?
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Because the Raiders are the laughing stock of the NFL, and he’s the man in charge!
Surely even poor trash like yourself can understand that, no?
All those Opossum vittles going to waste?
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Dakota Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
DMAC Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Hey Dakota
What are the easy $ college games this weekend?
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Michigan is going down.
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LOL. Are those grapes you’re eating too sour for you?
Notre Dame can’t even sell out their tiny stadium. Weiss can pull his pants up to his chin, but it won’t help.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Truth be known Garcia is washed up so he is ready to get on the Raider bashingwagon in the hopes of landing a job talking trash like that fat worthless Sappslob.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I guess that means he’s not going to sign up again. LMFAO
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Why are you so stupid, can’t your parents read & write?
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Kelly, you’ve got it! thats the perfect sign to make for the Raiders next home game!
just put “Dear Jamarcus Russell,” in front of it!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I’d take a little BP on Ted’s gourd.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Kelly: why are you so angry at Al Davis?
did his grandpa own your grandpa?
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Rockstar, you are an idiot. Al Davis is J*wish, born in Massachusetts, and grew up in Brooklyn. Do you really think his family owned slaves? I understand your being purely facetious, but your joke is just ignorant, not to mention not funny at all.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
LOL to post 61,,,CLASSIC!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I’d let Teds living relatives play ball with the heads of the workers who touched the splendid splinters dome.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Why are you so stupid, can’t your parents read & write?
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Kelly, you’ve got it! thats the perfect sign to make for the Raiders next home game!
just put “Dear Jamarcus Russell,” in front of it!
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Maybe, but his parents are living in the “Big House”.
Your illiterate kin are still living trailers, fighting over the salt pork.
Only in America!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Garcia more or less said:
Russell isn’t ready to lead, doesn’t put in the work.
That he thought he (Garcia) could have helped the team, if allowed the chance.
There are several players on the squad that aren’t putting in the work.
The reason he asked to leave, had to do more with how the organization was run, than being the #2 QB.
Al would NEVER call him back, thus admitting a mistake in going with Russell…
Ouch… A nice distraction heading into H town..
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
So looks like Jeff is auditioning for NFL Network and not coming back to the Raiduhs. He will not be missed.
Speaking of NFLN, saw Warren Sapp defending Russell with the ususal excuses, but to watch, wait and see.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I’d play kickball with Bo Schembechler’s gourd.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Sanitation Officer: thanks for coming in here to clean up the place. your service is much appreciated
I was just messin’ with Kelly. he’s easy provoked and he’s a wiley old mule. reminds me of bill cosby, but with the character of lawrence phillips
sorry if my comments offended you ABP!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Garcia is an over the hill wantabe that never was!
Career LOSER.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
“I was just messin’ with Kelly. he’s easy provoked and he’s a wiley old mule. reminds me of bill cosby, but with the character of lawrence phillips”
LMAO.
Don’t let him get away with that, KK.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
The Ted Williams part doesn’t bother me…it is the dog killing…those jokers should spend more time in jail than Michael Vick.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Sanitation dude^^^^^^^^
Since you and your boss cant run this dump blog without it crapping all over us, we will no longer mantain civility. Let alone not curse
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Dakota Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I’d play kickball with Bo Schembechler’s gourd.
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And I would pick up your slow roller and nail you with Bo’s nugget on your way to first.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Sanitation Officer Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Al Davis is J*wish, born in Massachusetts, and grew up in Brooklyn. Do you really think his family owned slaves?
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A little research reveals that Al’s family actually drafted Art Shell’s ancestors in the 18th century:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2005/is_3_33/ai_61372270/
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Russell isn’t ready to lead, doesn’t put in the work.
That he thought he (Garcia) could have helped the team, if allowed the chance.
There are several players on the squad that aren’t putting in the work.
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Jeff Garcia was right on the money! He didn’t say anything that Tom Cable hasn’t already said.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Bo’s nugget? We went over this Bo…I am not into that…first you demanded “Satisfaction” and now you want to “nail me with Bo’s nugget”!
Talk to MR for that kind of stuff.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Kelly: once again I take the high road as you continue to act like you’re above the rules set forth by McDonald & Becker.
where’s Beeecham? he’s always ready to put you in check. lol
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Have a nice weekend!
McFadden’s redemption!!!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
1. LA to TheBay Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
r8dr4lfe21
Well put.
I’ve said before it’s hard for the Nation to have patience because we’ve been in a real drought for 6+ years.
Al is asking the fans to wait some more, and we’re all frustrated, especially after witnessing the team look legit against the Chargers.
It won’t happen overnight. Russell, McFadden, and DHB are not where we want them to be, although (and I’m going out on a real limb here, skeptics) I’d think that they WANT to get better rather than sucking, collecting a check, and getting booed at.
Most in here are ready to dump all three of them and several other players and they think we’ll win immediately.
Maybe with better personel and coaching, they’re right. Fact is a lot of time and money has been invested in those three and it may take time to come to fruition.
Who was the last good Raider QB?
Gannon. How old was he? Who were his WRs? Who was his coach? What kind of system did they run?
RB? WR?
See what I’m getting at?
No, Peanut, they didn’t say Raiders would win immediately. Said would immediately be better.
Bey? ANY RECEIVER IS IMMEDIATELY BETTER THAN BEY.
McFumble? No contest. Prior to signing McFumble, Raiders running game was #6 in league. Since he signed it’s gotten worse and worse. Bush IS better. Fargas IS better.
Russell? How could it possibly be worse? He’s the WORST IN THE LEAGUE..you can’t drop any lower than WORST. Putting in anyone else behind center automatically gives the team a spark, a new reason to go all out.
Now? They just watch Bey drop balls, Russell miss wide open receivers, and McFumble either fumble the ball or drop once touched.
You should ask for permission to post.
Maybe send in your posts to be reviewed prior to submitting. Would save you a lot of embarrassment.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Reading over some of the posts for the past few weeks and I have to say that no wonder raider fans have the rep of being the worst in the league. Out of everyone here there are maybe three that actually understand what’s going on. The rest of you are absolute morons.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
1. KoolKell Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:09 pm
The Black Hole, For Player Careers & Fans
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Worst of all, McFadden – their prize No. 4 overall draft pick – has more fumbles (seven) than touchdowns (five) in 16 games played. Outside his 164-yard game at Kansas City last year, he has no games with more than 68 rushing yards – and 14 with under 50.
That’s right. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell and wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey aren’t the only first-round picks struggling their way into Sunday’s game at Houston.
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Oh, ABSOLUTELY.
You think the chaos and dysfunction is limited to Russell? Hell no. Russell has the biggest crash and burn, by far, and yes, you can directly point at Russell as the reason for the bad season (hey, qb..worst qb in the league..qb..most important position on the team..do the math. Ok, in some of your cases, have someone else do the math, then you trust their answer) but at this point Al’s last THREE FIRST ROUND PICKS are all very very close to the BUST label.
Has that ever happened, on any team? The Trifecta of Crappola?
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Dakota Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Bo’s nugget? We went over this Bo…I am not into that…first you demanded “Satisfaction” and now you want to “nail me with Bo’s nugget”!
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Nice try, but I never get lured into “confession” with an ex-altar boy.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
All it will take is one good performance by this team and everyone will be back on the bandwagon. Pathetic losers…
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Richochet Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Reading over some of the posts for the past few weeks and I have to say that no wonder raider fans have the rep of being the worst in the league. Out of everyone here there are maybe three that actually understand what’s going on. The rest of you are absolute morons.
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I disagree.
Besides you and me, I see no one.
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Im not trying to start anything but isn’t your arguement basically the team sucks and always will? lol
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Just tried to post some links where you could find Garcia’s interview. The mod thought otherwise.
Try, am570radio.com or foxsportsradio.com
Look for the Myers/Hartman link, they put up the interviews for replay via the web. Might take an hour or two before they have it up.
This will make for another fecal matter storm, can’t wait for Herrera’s comment’s on this one….
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Reading over some of the posts for the past few weeks and I have to say that no wonder raider fans have the rep of being the worst in the league. Out of everyone here there are maybe three that actually understand what’s going on. The rest of you are absolute morons.
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I disagree.
Besides you and me, I see no one.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Can you imagine what would have happened if we had taken Crabtree? That guy is a bust and has never even laced up a pair of cleats. LOL… niners get a break from the mediots. Raiders in the same situation would have been ridiculed mercilessly.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Ricky,
What the F are you talking about? I think you just needed an excuse to call someone a peanut.
The notion is, this team would be a contender were it not for Russell. Also, its thought by many that DMC and DHB suck. Where did I say they didn’t? As a matter of fact, I said they did suck, but probably want to get better. What a jackass.
Russell, McFadden, and DHB are not where we want them to be, although (and I’m going out on a real limb here, skeptics) I’d think that they WANT to get better rather than sucking, collecting a check, and getting booed at.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
It only take a few weeks for Players who come here from other organizations to realize the place is weird. There’s no chance to win, and they’re not going to kill themselves over it. Period.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Think you may be right Ricky. I’llmake peace with you now…
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
And why are you pulling stuff from hours ago?
That was so last post, d*ckhead.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
All it will take is one good performance by this team and everyone will be back on the bandwagon. Pathetic losers…
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Facts are many, if not most Raider fans own multiple hats.
Offseason? Raider hat..visions of grandeur..guarantees of victory.
Preseason..Raider hat/Niner hat/Steeler hat/Colt hat
Season starts Raider/Niner/Steeler/Colt/Pats/ hat #6 to be decided.
Game 4 Any hat except Raider hat.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Russell’s father, Bobby Lloyd, 43, says, “JaMarcus is focused because it’s his time. He’ll shock the world.
“He’s the chosen one.”
07/29/08
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LOL!
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Wrong again. Tsk tsk, you could make a career out of being stupid.
“Facts are many, if not most Raider fans own multiple hats.
Offseason? Raider hat..visions of grandeur..guarantees of victory.
Preseason..Raider hat/Niner hat/Steeler hat/Colt hat
Season starts Raider/Niner/Steeler/Colt/Pats/ hat #6 to be decided.
Game 4 Any hat except Raider hat.”
Reality: Raiders have the same “hat” all year, just b*tch and complain for good reason when the team doesn’t play well. You see it in here all the time.
The only difference is that, yes, we get hopeful in the offseason, only to have our hopes dashed.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
And why are you pulling stuff from hours ago?
That was so last post, d*ckhead.
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First off, unlike you, I don’t live here, peanut. I read/post/bolt.
You? You read..say ‘huh’?? read again..wipe stains off of your screen that you leave from your index finger going back and forth as you read, say “huh” again, then go back to your Dungeons comic books.
Slapping down ignorant posts has no expiration date.
Watching you squirm, and feebly attempt to conjure up a thought? Also no expiration date. (thank god..if there was one, you would never post)
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
BOMBARDIER BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
RaiderRockstar:
Post #38(assuming it stays that number).
Very funny!
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
“First off, unlike you, I don’t live here, peanut. I read/post/bolt.”
Lol, I live here 9.30 – 6 out of sheer boredom. I don’t read comics. You didn’t like my stories, you didn’t have to read them.
Something creative rather then looking, poorly evaluating, rushing to judgement, taking what was posted out of context, and regurgitaing it with a lame response. Followed by ‘peanut.’
You live here way more than I do. It’s scary, really.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
“Watching you squirm, and feebly attempt to conjure up a thought? Also no expiration date. (thank god..if there was one, you would never post)”
Squirm? Lol, ok, buddy. You know nada.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Wrong again. Tsk tsk, you could make a career out of being stupid.
“Facts are many, if not most Raider fans own multiple hats.
Offseason? Raider hat..visions of grandeur..guarantees of victory.
Preseason..Raider hat/Niner hat/Steeler hat/Colt hat
Season starts Raider/Niner/Steeler/Colt/Pats/ hat #6 to be decided.
Game 4 Any hat except Raider hat.”
Reality: Raiders have the same “hat” all year, just b*tch and complain for good reason when the team doesn’t play well. You see it in here all the time.
The only difference is that, yes, we get hopeful in the offseason, only to have our hopes dashed.
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BULL..#1 in BLACKOUTS? Raiders. Fans bail, and as stated above, after a win? RAIDER SHIRTS COME OUT..that’s the definition of BANDWAGON.
True fans are there win or lose. Bandwagon fans jump on, jump off, jump on.
Two teams didn’t sell out last week..TWO..Raiders and Detroit, the 0-16 Detroit.
Tell me something, peanut. How is it the Niners haven’t been to the SB in over a decade, yet they’ve sold out each and every game, for the last 28 years? Almost 300 games? IN A ROW?
Where, in the same market, same area, seperated by only 5 miles of water, Raiders have more blackouts in the last ten years than ANY TEAM?
Because of the fans, PERIOD.
Get it, peanut?
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
“Its called reading, left to right, top to bottom, group words together to form sentences, take tylonal for any headaches midol for any cramps”
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
It would be one thing if JR was improving but he’s actually gotten worse in just the three games this year.
I think that guy needs to get his eyes checked.
I became convinced of that watching him trying to complete screen passes in the last game.
I know he’s had laser surgery but quite often people who subject their eyes to that procedure need “touch-ups”.
In any event he needs to show something THIS year.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Ric^^^^^^^^You and No arent the only ones who are “right”
I too am right
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
BULL..#1 in BLACKOUTS? Raiders. Fans bail, and as stated above, after a win? RAIDER SHIRTS COME OUT..that’s the definition of BANDWAGON.
True fans are there win or lose. Bandwagon fans jump on, jump off, jump on.
Two teams didn’t sell out last week..TWO..Raiders and Detroit, the 0-16 Detroit.
Tell me something, peanut. How is it the Niners haven’t been to the SB in over a decade, yet they’ve sold out each and every game, for the last 28 years? Almost 300 games? IN A ROW?
Where, in the same market, same area, seperated by only 5 miles of water, Raiders have more blackouts in the last ten years than ANY TEAM?
Because of the fans, PERIOD.
Get it, peanut?
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Again, I don’t get the obsession with nuts, but whatever.
The 49ers have a classy organization and a bunch of h0m0 fans that go to the game to watch a cute display of men in tights.
Raiders fans are pissed. Tired of the organization. Raiders fans are also spread out around the country, moreso than the 49ers, comparable to the Packers, Steelers, and Cowboys, and don’t make it to every game.
The 49ers have fielded better teams. I would say that’s the primary reason. Fans stick with this team week in and week out, year in and year out, and they’re fed up and it shows.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
“First off, unlike you, I don’t live here, peanut. I read/post/bolt.”
Lol, I live here 9.30 – 6 out of sheer boredom. I don’t read comics. You didn’t like my stories, you didn’t have to read them.
Something creative rather then looking, poorly evaluating, rushing to judgement, taking what was posted out of context, and regurgitaing it with a lame response. Followed by ‘peanut.’
You live here way more than I do. It’s scary, really.
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YOU IDIOT..you just admitted you’re here for over 8 hours every day. 8 HOURS.
You’re here for over 8 hours..because of “boredom”??
Damn..shoot yourself now, put yourself out of your misery.
Wow..you’re even sadder than RealMR..the boards Motley Fool.
Get it, pumpkin?
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
To prepare a team in case its roster is hit by swine flu, commissioner Roger Goodell is going to offer emergency roster help.
Goodell, according to a source, notified teams Friday that if they have at least six proven cases of swine flu prior to a game, they will be allowed to bring at least six players off their practice squads to restore competitive balance. These would be done in the form of roster exemptions, the source said, and the team would be granted permission to add these players as late as four hours before kickoff.
The maximum number of exemptions allowed would be eight, the source said, but they would only be granted if the count of swine flu victims reach six.
On Friday, Texans tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized with swine flu symptoms. He is the only player in the league who might miss this weekend’s games because of swine flu.
The emergency plan is available immediately.
John Clayton is a senior writer for ESPN.com.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I post here while at work out of boredom. You post in here all night, every night out of some sick fascination with peanuts.
Again – I win.
“How is it the Niners haven’t been to the SB in over a decade…”
I thought your boy Alex Smith was supposed to rectify that.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I find it odd that as bad as the Raiders have been, we’ve still been to a Super Bowl more recently than the 49ers.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Plunketthead Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Ric^^^^^^^^You and No arent the only ones who are “right”
I too am right
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Oh..well..there you have it.
Three.
He was right
My bad.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
From Bill Simmons of ESPN’s Power Rankings:
28. Oakland
From Anthony in Philly: “Has there ever been a uniform number that so perfectly describes a player’s performance as JaMarcus Russell’s No. 2?” Nope. And that wasn’t even the best Raiders-related e-mail this week. Vallejo, Calif., reader Steddy Long writes, “I was at the Broncos-Raiders game on Sunday. Took my son for his ninth birthday as part of his *gift.* How am I supposed to keep my little guy interested in a product like that? So he is sitting there on the ride home and finally he just says it: ‘Hey, Dad, can we not have the Raider tickets be part of my birthday present next year?’ Kills me.”
(The Oakland Raiders … where “Just Win Baby” has given way to “Hey, Dad, can we not have the Raider tickets be part of my birthday present next year?” Al Davis, I think it’s time to sell.)
OUCH! LMFAO again.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Marshall is already revealing himself to be a Davis shill. Using basic football cliches to explain the poor run defense, as if that’s it. They’re not fighting off blocks. Something any of you could figure out from your own couch. Could it be that perhaps they’re incapable of fighting off run blocks at the NFL level? That’s what these Raider shills never tell you. They tell you this basic football stuff about how they need to make tackles and need to put the ball into the end zone. What they don’t tell you is that doing these things in the NFL requires solid management from the top down. Does anyone here honestly believe that the Raiders have sucked for this long simply because they don’t tackle? At some point, you have to look at the people who are putting these players on the field. We can’t stop the run because we don’t have a run defense. Period. Bringing in one guy from NE is not going to do it.
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Real MaddenRaider, let me help you out on this one; Ok, having played the game (dont roll your eyes!) , When you cant get off blocks it means one of two things…more than likely, as a unit, you have reacted too late and your DL have let linemen get to the second level unimpeded. It also means you are either
1. late reacting or seeing the flow of the line scheme
2. or you are (surprise) playing too far back.
you think that you can have more momentum running from further back to make the tackle, when it reality, you cant change direction or move laterally.
also playing too far back means you conceded yardage and your zone is too soft. Very little communication in aligning yourself so you can switch at the receiving window (usually on either side of the hash marks) – now, if you are instinctive you can read the qb, read the linemen shift and attack because you have seen the formation and where the ball is going. Thats why the great ones like Ray Lewis attack…they are never really unaware of what gap to force, how to attack the lineman and blunt his surge…if you dont have people flying up to the ball it means one thing…uncertainty, bad alignment and the ol’s getting off the DLinemen blocks. Then the RB has momentum and can attack.
At this point, the Raiders would do better to blitz (AND SUCCEED in getting pressure) A LOT MORE. Even if you play fake , safeties have a better chance to read an errant pass then with no pressure.
No pressure is probably the worst, because as a db (where I played at Weber State – shout out to coach McBride)
You cant read the play..you have to wait..you want to read the play then force, but have to follow what route the receiver goes and either sit on it, or come off of it to jump a route underneath…the further you play off (Raiders) the harder it is to come underneath to the insertion point (thats why you see guys coming late to the tackle on crossing routes – too deep in coverage).
anyway, It could get ugly with Houston. They are in a must win game with a FUNCTIONAL offense. i envision a same pattern…two three an outs, a field goal, then some broken plays, a fumble, then Raiders having to “come from behind”. WHERE THEY DONT WANT TO BE.
The defense will have to play the game of its life.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
“Get it, pumpkin?”
I’m sure I look similar to your wife with the facial hair and all, but I’d appreciate it if you leave your pillow talk and peanuts at home.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
And your excuse, Rich?
If not bored, if not at work, what are you doing here seven days a week?
Are there no ambulances for you to chase?
You are lamer than WordPress.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I post here while at work out of boredom.
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In other words…LOSER!!!!!!
Yeah, creampuff, we know.
Peanuts? Whatever are you talking about, creampuff??
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
you sure the niners alwasy sell out, cause every where i look online there is an add for 49ers ticets, and one of mike singletary’s cliche’s…maybe some company always buys out the rest of the tickets or something cause the stadium is never full especially the last few years no one was in the stands yet somehow it’s a sellout, something’s fishy…..
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Noone is sadder then MR, not even JR’s daddy.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I find it odd that as bad as the Raiders have been, we’ve still been to a Super Bowl more recently than the 49ers.
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Why mention the 49ers, peaches?
Besides, let me help you.
Since the LAST TIME THE RAIDERS WON A SUPER BOWL, THE NINERS HAVE WON FOUR.
lol…fool.
Yes, only a fool would bring up the WORST BEYOTCHSLAPPING IN A SUPER BOWL..was embarrassing having the Raiders represent the AFC. Every AFC team player, and the fans, cringed watching that sorry weak showing.
BTW..THAT YEAR?? ‘02? Raiders STILL had blackouts..that’s what you call SORRY FANS.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
“Yeah, creampuff, we know.”
You’re a sad internet nerd, aren’t you, Ricky?
You won’t even tell your kids you go online and call people peanuts. It’s tragic. You seem to hate the Raiders, or are just extremely jaded.
You don’t ever contribute anything. What a hack.
You don’t know what I had to go through to be a “creampuff” and be able to have the luxury of being able to get to a computer and get a paycheck. You’re the type of chump that would get f*cked up hanging out anywhere near me.
But of course, you’re trying to be an internet tough guy, not a real one.
You are about the sorriest MF I ever came across.
Even if I were sit here and blow sunshine up peoples @$$es all day like “we’re fine, Davis is great, Russell’s almost there, he’ll show you, McFadden’s a beast. DHB must have stickem the way he catches,”
even then, I wouldn’t be a loser who who has no creativity, no respect, and no backbone like you.
Go tell your kids your an internet thug and see what they say.
“Yes, Timmy, I go online and try to play ‘gotcha’ with Raider fans.”
Goodness gracious.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
JERRY! Any idea why Walker’s not in?
Is he in the dog house?
Is he being saved so we can trade him? (lol!)
Or does Al just want our rookies to learn in a trial by fire?
Odd, but thats O town…
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
They are going to replay Garcia’s comments on the Raiders in a couple of minutes…
http://www.am570radio.com listen live link top of page.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Wow did a guy just throw out “Weve been to the Superbowl last” argument out there?? And actually using it against a 9er fan! LOL! Some of you clowns just sleigh me.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Our players are reactive instead of taking the game to teams.
I wouldn’t mind the screw ups that are going to apparently come anyway as long as our guys played their azzes off.
Can’t take the abuse much longer…
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Just listened to Garcia…… What a shame. I believe 100% of what he says and I thought he was very forthcoming.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Dude Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Wow did a guy just throw out “Weve been to the Superbowl last” argument out there?? And actually using it against a 9er fan! LOL! Some of you clowns just sleigh me.
Sure did. I’m glad I “sleigh” you buddy. Context is a real probmlem for the youth of America it seems.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Garcia is full of it. He showed how to max out old man pulled muscles and injuries. Hardly was on the practice field. Tried to lead by example my a**. This is no defense by the way of Chow Hound.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Richard Seymour fined $7,500.00 by the league for tugging on Clady’s hair…Schefter @ bspn, via pft.com
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Ricky, where’d you dissapear to?
Jerry must be gettin ready to post a new thread.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I’m out, Nation. Be good.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Seymour fined for pulling hair
Posted by Mike Florio on October 2, 2009 6:58 PM ET
Last week, Raiders defensive tackle Richard Seymour didn’t want to answer questions regarding his pulling of the hair of Broncos tackle Ryan Clady.
But the right to remain silent doesn’t matter when the act is caught on tape. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Seymour has been fined $7,500.
The move came after a play had ended, during the Week Three game between Denver and Oakland.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
no one but us posting and I’m posting too fast!
909
lol, no you got me but due to the magic of word press I was there 5 minutes before.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Texans a “lock” over the Raiders.
Based on what tye’ve shown, yeah, its a safe bet, but I’ve got a feeling about this game…
So much so, I’m taking the odds and placin’ $50 on the Raiders.
I think we’re going to surprise some fools this week. Jekyll and Hyde Raiders are about to come out the monster against the Texans
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/15844982;_ylt=AjNHG57r8X19.H4jNm7WOYpDubYF
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
exla….
Got me again…
Were you checking to see if pft was running with Garcia’s comments, like I was..lol
Jerry will probably post about it sometime tomorrow…
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Seymour fined for pulling hair
Posted by Mike Florio on October 2, 2009 6:58 PM ET
Last week, Raiders defensive tackle Richard Seymour didn’t want to answer questions regarding his pulling of the hair of Broncos tackle Ryan Clady.
But the right to remain silent doesn’t matter when the act is caught on tape. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Seymour has been fined $7,500.
The move came after a play had ended, during the Week Three game between Denver and Oakland.
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Once and for all if you never saw it, Clady got all uppity and incensed trying to throw blows. Seymour negated him by grabbing the back of his head and forcing Clady’s face into his own crotch while the newbie pin wheeled his arms in a vain attempt to do anything.
Typical negation technique against a violent offender.
Clady was the aggtressor and got his hair handed to him by the vet.
Thats what you get for having predator braids and trying to attack a pro bowl vet Cladykins.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Is Garcia a Raider? Then who cares…
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
exla…
Wish I could have wordpress w/ me, when I buy lotto tix….
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
That’s why the NFL in the meeting with the Players Union this week brought up grooming issues.
Did I type slow enough word press
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Got to go, talk to ya all tomorrow!
I love this dysfunctional team. Never a dull moment.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Is Garcia a Raider? Then who cares…
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Player after freakin player says the same thing, and you people……………………just goes to show you how easily people are willing to delude themselves.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:40 pm
# Dude Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Just listened to Garcia…… What a shame. I believe 100% of what he says and I thought he was very forthcoming.
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So what did he say?
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
ice COLD beer time…take care, everyone….
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Say “True” Raider
Russell’s Sophomore season
By the fall of the 2005 season, Russell was the undisputed starting quarterback for Louisiana State University. He led the Tigers to a 10-1 regular season record, the SEC Western Division title, and a top five ranking going into the SEC Championship Game. He also improved statistically, completing 60 percent of his passes for 2,443 yards and 15 touchdowns. Russell received an honorable mention on the AP’s All-SEC Team.
Russell led the Tigers to two dramatic come-from-behind wins in the regular season. The first came on a 39 yard pass to Early Doucet on 4th down in the final minute of the game, as the Tigers defeated Arizona State 35-31. Later in the season, LSU defeated a then-undefeated Alabama team 16-13 when Russell completed a 14 yard touchdown to Dwayne Bowe in overtime for the win.
Russell injured his shoulder in a loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, and missed the team’s bowl game. Backup quarterback Matt Flynn replaced Russell for the Peach Bowl against Miami, and the Tigers won the game 40-3.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Russell housed around a dozen evacuees who had fled the flooding in New Orleans, including New Orleans singer Fats Domino, in his off-campus apartment.[2]
Junior season
Russell was the starting quarterback again at LSU in 2006, beating out backup Matt Flynn and highly-touted redshirt freshman Ryan Perrilloux. Before the season began, he changed his jersey number from 4 to 2. He had a productive 2006 regular season, leading the Tigers to a 10-2 record and a BCS Sugar Bowl berth. He threw for 3,129 yards, 28 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He was second in the SEC with 2,923 yards from scrimmage. Russell won the SEC Offensive Player of the Week award three times during the regular season.
A memorable performance of the 2006 season came against Tennessee. In spite of throwing three interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), he led LSU on a come-from-behind, 15-play, 80-yard drive in the final minutes of the game.
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And that was Russell as a true sophmore and true junior. But you knew that didn’t you?? Now STFU, obviously you don’t know what the fook you are talking about. maybe the SF Whiners are more your style.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Ok here is another factor, check out the games JR struggled against, those defenses resembled NFL defenses.
This 2006
Against Auburn no TDs 57.1 Pct
Against Florida 1 td 3 INT 58 PCT
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One last thing, I think that Auburn team had a top 5 defense and Florida was ranked number one late in the season. And of course, a completion percentage just under 60% against that kind of competition is not that bad. Of course you knew that. And you knew that Russells QB rating that year was third in the nation behind colt brennan and john Beck, neither of which played in a major. And you knew that too didn’t you “True Raider.” You can get up off the floor now.
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
What a Saint Andrew Walter is. I haven’t heard him say a thing.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Oakglenn Says:
And that was Russell as a true sophmore and true junior. But you knew that didn’t you?? Now STFU, obviously you don’t know what the fook you are talking about. maybe the SF Whiners are more your style.
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Dude, R u alright mentally? I am not sure if you read his piece correctly, dude said JR struggled against top defenses that implicated Nfl systems like Florida, Auburn, etc. I think you should read it carefully instead of quoting some idiots from LSU newspaper lol. I agree with TrueRaider that JR was a system quarterback and if u believe he wasn’t how come the year he left they won national championship even though they lost so many talents??? Dude, I am sorry to break it up to you but here read it again carefully. Btw, how old r u? why did u get so mad if someone called u out? Come on grow up.
TrueRaider says:
Dude, go ahead and keep your positive attitude. This team has been losing for 6 SEASONS. Russell sucks, worst QB in the league. Ok, you seem like a youngster so I will talk to you like a kid, very simple.
What happened the year after JR, Bowe, Davis all left LSU to the NFL, LSU WON THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, they lost their best QB, two Wide Recievers Safety etc and they still won more games and national title. That tells me Russel was a system QB not talent, just like Urban Meyers when he coached Utah and made Alex Smth the best QB, same way with JR he is just a system QB. If Al Davis never drafted him he would have fallen the same way Brady Quinn fell who was considered a top 10 talent and better then JR who showed up out of shape and didnt care abt his work ethic while Brady was benching more than running backs. My point is there was signs that this dude is not worth the first overall pick, but Al was fell in love with the prayer throw kneeling down for 70 yards and never noticed that he never took a snap from the center. LSU had top defense and still they ended up with in the Sugar bowl against a Notre idiots who is coached by fat idiot coach.
Ok here is another factor, check out the games JR struggled against, those defenses resembled NFL defenses.
This 2006
Against Auburn no TDs 57.1 Pct
Against Florida 1 td 3 INT 58 PCT
This 2005
Against Tennesse 158 1 int 50 Pct
Against Auburn 190 1 td 48.5 Pct
Against Alabama 229 1 td 53.3 Pct
Against Arkansas 194 1 td 44.8 Pct
Dude check the facts then talk, don’t just blame us the fans, especially the ones who are smart enough to put you on check. I think the Real MR always says its Al davis that is reason we are losing for 6 seasons.
Btw, this is also to all JR band wagoners.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Oakglenn Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Ok here is another factor, check out the games JR struggled against, those defenses resembled NFL defenses.
This 2006
Against Auburn no TDs 57.1 Pct
Against Florida 1 td 3 INT 58 PCT
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One last thing, I think that Auburn team had a top 5 defense and Florida was ranked number one late in the season. And of course, a completion percentage just under 60% against that kind of competition is not that bad. Of course you knew that. And you knew that Russells QB rating that year was third in the nation behind colt brennan and john Beck, neither of which played in a major. And you knew that too didn’t you “True Raider.” You can get up off the floor now.
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Here you go you said it, Florida and Auburn defenses resembled NFL teams defenses and dude struggles, wow how smart are you? you just proved the point that JR was putting good numbers against weak defenses and sucked against real competition loooooooooool. I like what you are saying “And you knew that too didn’t you “True Raider.” You can get up off the floor now.” hahaha, yeah he knew that sure JR sucked he knew that lol, he cant get up off the floor from laughing at you.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
we all support al
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You can only speak for yourself.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Oak*********
You better get up off the floor and punch him back.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:42 pm
We do not All support Al. Speak for yourelf.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Seymour fined for pulling hair
Posted by Mike Florio on October 2, 2009 6:58 PM ET
Last week, Raiders defensive tackle Richard Seymour didn’t want to answer questions regarding his pulling of the hair of Broncos tackle Ryan Clady.
But the right to remain silent doesn’t matter when the act is caught on tape. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Seymour has been fined $7,500.
The move came after a play had ended, during the Week Three game between Denver and Oakland.
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Once and for all if you never saw it, Clady got all uppity and incensed trying to throw blows. Seymour negated him by grabbing the back of his head and forcing Clady’s face into his own crotch while the newbie pin wheeled his arms in a vain attempt to do anything.
Typical negation technique against a violent offender.
Clady was the aggtressor and got his hair handed to him by the vet.
Thats what you get for having predator braids and trying to attack a pro bowl vet Cladykins.
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Numnums? You’re wrong dude.
Seymour was BEHIND the player..and didn’t just pull it..he yanked it, held onto it, and yanked on it some more..and SEYMOUR WAS BEHIND HIM..not in front of him.
Seymour was the punk, and he knows it. That’s why he didn’t want to talk, and that’s why the Raiders sullied their rep even more by telling Cohn he needs to leave because he’s ‘inciting our player’..Seymour was bush league for what he did, and what the Raiders did just added on to their rep as a org. gone amuk.
Banning Gannon FROM THE GROUNDS?
Kicking out a reporter because he ASKED A QUESTION?
I dare anyone to tell me Al hasn’t lost it. lol..man’s a total wreck, and is acting like this little spoiled hermit who hates it that everyone is daring to laugh at him, and his organization.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
we all support al
we really do he owns the team we love so we all in a kinky way support him i know i hate it but it’s true
theres nothing we can do !!!!!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I would like to see us find ways to get the ball to Higgins, McFadden, and even DHB in space. Higgins is a touchdown just waiting to happen anytime he touches the ball in the open field. McFadden hasn’t proved much yet at the NFL level, but that is what he was drafted for, and DHB was also very explosive at Maryland when he got the ball with room to go. Other than giving Higgins that one reverse against SD which got good yardage The Raiders have not done much to take advantage of these guys talents.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
i would like to say good luck to JaPoatroast please prove us all wrong and don’t emberass yourself more than you have on sunday.
mcfadden said he knew he was playing bad and he had been feeling bad about it.
seymour nnamdi and ellis said practice was bad.
louis murphy jumbed heyward beys azz for running the wrong routes.
kirk morrison and thomas howard said it was bad and they needed do get refocused and on track.
JaPoatroast said ” couple of pass interfierence on my int’s recievers are young not running good routes but i’m alright” (IT WASN’T SAID IN QUITE THAT GOOD OF ENGLISH I HAD TO PARAPHRASE IT SO YOU GUY’S COULD UNDERSTAND)
THAT’S WHY WE DONT LIKE YOU JaChickenFriedSteak !!!!!!
like the commentator said we would be undefeated if he was as accurate with the football as he is with the fork to his mouth.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Engine****
Thats a cool little ditty, to be singing.
Fine job, keep one foot on the throttle and one on the brake and you will go places, young man.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Richochet Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Seymour fined for pulling hair
Posted by Mike Florio on October 2, 2009 6:58 PM ET
Last week, Raiders defensive tackle Richard Seymour didn’t want to answer questions regarding his pulling of the hair of Broncos tackle Ryan Clady.
But the right to remain silent doesn’t matter when the act is caught on tape. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Seymour has been fined $7,500.
The move came after a play had ended, during the Week Three game between Denver and Oakland.
=====================================
Once and for all if you never saw it, Clady got all uppity and incensed trying to throw blows. Seymour negated him by grabbing the back of his head and forcing Clady’s face into his own crotch while the newbie pin wheeled his arms in a vain attempt to do anything.
Typical negation technique against a violent offender.
Clady was the aggtressor and got his hair handed to him by the vet.
Thats what you get for having predator braids and trying to attack a pro bowl vet Cladykins.
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Numnums? You’re wrong dude.
Seymour was BEHIND the player..and didn’t just pull it..he yanked it, held onto it, and yanked on it some more..and SEYMOUR WAS BEHIND HIM..not in front of him.
Seymour was the punk, and he knows it. That’s why he didn’t want to talk, and that’s why the Raiders sullied their rep even more by telling Cohn he needs to leave because he’s ‘inciting our player’..Seymour was bush league for what he did, and what the Raiders did just added on to their rep as a org. gone amuk.
Banning Gannon FROM THE GROUNDS?
Kicking out a reporter because he ASKED A QUESTION?
I dare anyone to tell me Al hasn’t lost it. lol..man’s a total wreck, and is acting like this little spoiled hermit who hates it that everyone is daring to laugh at him, and his organization.
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listen i don’t see anything wrong with pulling the hair of the left tackle of your division rival
at least seymore was pissed about the throttling they were taking show some fire.
don’t just clap your hands together and say fu%k while you walk of the fiel after another int. like JaPoatroast does.
call me old fashioned.
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
gotta go nation keep the faith we need h1n1 (SWINE FLU)
T SWEEP THROUGH CORPORATE HEADQUARTES i hear that old people are succeptible.
gotta take my little hethan to chuckie cheese.
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I am confident that Cable will get the Oline run blocking again.
Its one thing he seems to be able to do no matter who the linemen are. Up till recently its been pass protection problems. Thats another reason this team is about to turn it on.
Cable is able, Oline run blocks all day
Dmac run right
Bush run middle
Dmac run left
Bush run middle
Fargas smash anywhere he wants
JaPoppinFresh 47 yards to DHB
Theres no doubt in my mind we win this game by keeping the Boots and the crap that fills them off the field.
Case closed
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Jerry, your blogs dead again.
I am gonna go back to the wilderness survival forum and see what the blackpowder militia is up to.
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