Postgame wrap
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 8:55 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and quotes from the Raiders’ 13-9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday at the Coliseum:
– Talk about a reversal of fortune.
The Philadelphia Eagles came to town with the highest blitz-frequency ratio on pass plays in the NFL at 47.3 percent.
The Raiders blitzed less frequently than any team in the NFL at 13.1 percent.
And so it was the Raiders staged a veritable commando raid into the Eagles backfield, coming early and often with Thomas Howard, Kirk Morrison and Tyvon Branch, among others.
Nnamdi Asomugha, who missed much of the game after being poked in the eye by DeSean Jackson, wouldn’t have believed it had he not seen it with his good eye. Asomugha is a bit of a skeptic when it comes to promises of pressure tactics.
He said he lobbies defensive coordinator John Marshall every Monday, only to come away disappointed the following Sunday.
“This time, I guess it worked out just because we knew the type of weapons that they had, and he said he was going to do it,” Asomugha said. “Maybe he’ll see that it actually works, and we’ll stick on it. He said that he might get yelled at for it, but he’ll keep it going.”
The Raiders’ change-up flummoxed the Eagles’ offense.
“They were doing some stunts. They caught us by surprise,” Eagles tackle Winston Justice said. “They did a lot of things that we weren’t really expecting.”
It certainly wasn’t what right gurd Max Jean-Gilles had in mind.
“They just generated a lot of pressure,” Jean-Gilles said “They ran a lot of games and everything. We just weren’t prepared.”
From Eagles coach Andy Reid, there was this: “I thought they blocked better, I thought they tackled better. I thought they blitzed better. They did it all. They coached better. No. 1, they coached better.”
– The Raiders backed their pressure with Cover 2, another wrinkle. But this wasn’t an all-out blitzfest. The Raiders did come hard and early often enough to put the Eagles on their heels, and for a good period afterward let a dominant defensive line carry the fight to the Philadelphia offensive line.
“This week the defensive coordinator came up with a scheme in which we haven’t seen,” McNabb said. “They’re known for playing man coverage. They dropped back in a lot of zone, more zone than we’ve seen in the early games.
“That allowed them to sit back in a zone and just wait for a guy to catch the ball and make the tackle. They came up with more of a blitz package today. They were able to get pressure.”
Oakland’s six sacks of McNabb were the most they’ve had since getting six against Tennessee in 2005, and five of the six came from defensive ends. Richard Seymour and Trevor Scott had two each and Jay Richardson one. Linebacker Thomas Howard beat teammate Kirk Morrison to the lone sack by someone other than a lineman.
– Cable has been saying a single play could change the fortunes of the Raiders offense. It may have arrived in the form of an 86-yard touchdown catch by Zach Miller, with Louis Murphy throwing two key blocks. Read about it in my Web exclusive column.
– All the defensive pressure helped hold Eagles to a 2-for-16 performance on third-down conversions. Philadelphia also managed just 67 yards rushing, although at a respectable 4.3 yards per carry built primarily off one 25-yard run by Brian Westbrook.
Not bad for a Raiders team giving up 182 yards per game on the ground over their last four. Of course, it’s not like the Eagles are an impressive running team. They had 79, 93 and 76 yards in the games preceding the Raiders loss.
– The most impressive aspect of JaMarcus Russell’s game were flat passes, screens and circle routes which have often eluded him in terms of consistency. Fullback Gary Russell caught five passes for 55 yards and had three receptions for 50 yards in the fourth quarter when the Raiders needed first downs to work the clock.
There was more than a little I-told-you-so in his voice when Tom Cable was asked about that aspect JaMarcus Russell’s game.
“If you look at the last two weeks, he’s actually thrown the ball much, much better than prior to that,” Cable said. “So it was coming, it was actually coming. I know you don’t want to believe that but it’s true.”
Russell was 17 of 28 for 224 yards, the one touchdown to Zach Miller on an 86-yard touchdown play, and two interceptions. Both came on poor throws, one a high and outside pass to Louis Murphy which bounced into the hands of Asante Samuel, and the other a force to Miller down the middle.
Oakland’s defense was so stout neither mattered. Russell also showed off a nifty spin move on a 12-yard run.
– Wide receivers were a rumor other than as blockers. Todd Watkins caught one pass for four yards, Johnnie Lee Higgins one for two yards. Starters Darrius Heyward-Bey and Murphy failed to catch a pass. Heyward-Bey’s only opportunity hit hish ands but wasn’t a great throw. Murphy was targeted three times.
– Running back Justin Fargas had his biggest game since last season with 23 carries for 87 yards, and in so doing is probably no longer the third wheel behind Darren McFadden (when he returns) and Michael Bush.
“I think he and I have had a connection since I got here about running the ball and how you do it,” Cable said. “I thought he was really big for our football team today. I don’t know what his numbers were. But I thought it was very consistent.
“ I thought he was great in short yardage situations. That’s what you need. You need a guy who will go in there with his shoulders square and stick it up in there. That’s what he does.”
Said Fargas: “It felt good to just getting back to doing what we do, being who we are. It’s not always pretty, but we can run the ball and we can control the clock and obviously that will open up things in the play action game like we did today.”
In all, the Raiders rushed for 116 yards and averaged 3.3 yards per carry _ not great, but they controlled the ball well enough to have a 33:02 to 26:58 advantage in time of possession.
– For the most part, the Raiders downplayed comments by the Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce about last week’s 44-7 loss being “like a scrimmage” to New York. Murphy, however, said he took Pierce’s comments to heart and basically conceded he was right _ the Raiders had played an uninspired game with no passion and he used them as motivation.
The comments were posted in the Raiders locker room and near the special teams statistics board in a nearby hallway.
Seymour shrugged them off as inconsequential.
“I could care less about Pierce,” Seymour said. “They got what they deserved today anyway.”
What the Giants “deserved” was a 48-27 loss to unbeaten New Orleans, their first loss of the season after five wins.
– No telling when the Napa DA’s office will have a determination on whether Cable will be charged in the alleged attack on assistant coach Randy Hanson. Napa District attorney Gary Lieberstein said last week to check back Monday.
All that was missing in Cable’s only reference to the issue was a flag and apple pie.
“You know, you live in America for a reason; the process will take care of itself with that other stuff,” Cable said. “Enough said.”
– Punter Shane Lechler _ yawn _ had seven punts for a 51.1 yards average, a 42.2 net and received one of what will eventually be several game balls. Sebastian Janikowski converted both his field goal attempts from 29 and 46 yards and still hasn’t missed this season.
The Raiders coverage teams smothered the Eagles, but their own return game is still playing poorly. Higgins fumbled two punts, losing neither. Jonathan Holland averaged only 17 yards on two kick returns, one which he took a yard deep in the end zone and made it only to the 14.
– Cable may not be hear from the Napa DA today, but he’s sure to hear from the NFL after Stanford Routt’s interception and touchdown run was nullified on a debatable pass interference penalty.
“That’s a ridiculous call,” Cable said. “He went in the back door on the guy and caught it with two hands and scored a touchdown. He couldn’t have hooked him.”
The Raiders bench, presumably Cable, got a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct for its protest on the sideline.
– Here’s the thing that was most impressive about the Raiders Sunday _ they won anyway.
The play happened on the first play following Miller’s 86-yard touchdown reception from Russell, so the Coliseum was as loud as it’s been since Week 1 against San Diego. It could have been a deflating moment. The Raiders could have lost the game and had a whole week to complain about the officiating and their lot in life.
Not this time.
That’s called progress.
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October 18th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
a win is a win…go raiders!!!
October 18th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Heck yes it is. We’ll take it.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
We need to get the ball to WRs. Hopefully Schilens can come back and make that happen.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Will C. Schilens be back this Sunday against the New York Jets? If so, I think it will be a good battle between Schilens and Revis. I also like our Defense against Sanchez. (Btw, he threw 5 ints today)
October 18th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Anyone know how to watch the game on nfl.com ? they were supposedly going to show blacked out games in local markets on a delay…
October 18th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
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October 18th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Pigeon power
October 18th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
The offense still leaves a lot to be desired. But one thing I was encouraged by today was that this looked a lot like the type of game we’ve found ways to lose in the past…especially under Kiffin (think Bufallo and 1st SD game last year). I also think the team was fueled by the embarrassing performances they’ve put out the last few weeks (and I use “performance” loosely). So I’d really love to see this followed up by another inspired game and not another egg laying like we saw after the K.C. win.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
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October 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
You have to fool the other team in the NFL today. The Raiders did that with blitzes on defense and throwing to the fullback on offense. If you are predictable in the NFL, it doesn’t matter how much talent you have. You have to do the unexpected.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
“That’s what I’m here to do. I want to help, I want to block downfield,” Murphy said. “I want to help the team win, by any means necessary. I didn’t have a catch today. Doesn’t matter. We won. That’s all that matters.”
—YES!
October 18th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Dude Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Hold on, let me be like Alisqueer and go back and search for EVERY one of his lame ass posts. Do you want a pat on the back for making a rediculous 1 in million prediction that actually came true? Ok, congrats. Happy?
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No DUDE, I actually prefer it if you start questioning everyone on here and act like a KNOW IT ALL, then at least know your facts. I doubt you do. All you do is wait for the RAiders to lose, pound on anyone here talking positive about the team just so you can feel good about yourself.
I do remember earlier this year you said that you’d quit this board if you were wrong on your prediction. YOU WERE. Now will you man up or act like a chixken shcytt?
October 18th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
I wonder if Culebra will ever wise up or will he always ask stupid questions?
October 18th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
I wonder if Marshall is going to keep dialing up the blitz packages from here on out. If Davis sabotages Marshall’s daring it’ll be the same old story w/ this team.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
# Brien the General 510 Says:
October 16th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Haha i highly doubt we win this game unless Philly comes in Oakland overlooking the Raiders completely. Too bad the Edgewater aint open anymore. Maybe then the Philly players would have a big letdown. Cant see it now.
You really think Russell gonna do shyt? Schilens aint playing and we still run that old ass lame defense. I just dont see how they can win unless the o-line and d-line took some insta-roids………we’re fked
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Well well a win is a win. Philly players played awful and couldnt catch a cold at all but still you have to perform regardless. The Raiders wanted to win more than Philly and played with passion.
Stanford Routt played one helluva game against some big time playmaking WR. Hope that boosts his confidence because we are gonna need him to continue this sort of play.
Gary Russell played well today and made some crucial plays to pull out the victory.
Wow as you can see Friday morning I was highly doubting we wouldnt run that lame ass defense. Excuse the F outta me. The Raiders finally used that team speed and frustrated the Eagle offense all game long. It was very exciting to see that and let’s pray it continues. The schemes today were different and Andy Reid could never adjust.
Russell played better…a little bit and I still think the guy is garbage. He missed Zach Miller time and time again.
Big ups to the O-line who received much criticism. Russell had time and there were some running lanes for the backs.
I will never be a Farglass fan but the guy played with some heart today and made some plays. A real man gives credit where credit is due and Farglass played his best game as a Raider today.
The team is 2-4 and now have to play a reeling Jets squad who have a rookie at QB and will be missing their mammoth of a Nose Tackle Kris Jenkins. Feel good tonight because winning feels excellent but the team cannot be patting themselves on the back too much because NY has a good defense and has a tough nosed coach who wants to end this losing streak.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
What prediction was I wrong about??
October 18th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Norco Bob<—————leveled Philly fan at game today! It was awesome!
October 18th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
# Kirk Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
You have to fool the other team in the NFL today. The Raiders did that with blitzes on defense and throwing to the fullback on offense. If you are predictable in the NFL, it doesn’t matter how much talent you have. You have to do the unexpected.
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Hell yeah you damn right. I was shocked watching it repeatedly. With our personnel this isthe best way to go. You can see the defense was juiced about it as well. The entire Dline rotation played great today
October 18th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Culebra………….Al better swallow his pride and try to win some damn games. The product on the field is still awful. 2-4 is unacceptable
October 18th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Since your not REAL smart I will help you out….
My prediction was as follows: “Justin Fargas if healthy will start vs SD.”
Facts: Justin Fargas was NOT healthy.
Justin Fargas therefore did not start.
Thanks for playing. Now you can go back to your crystal ball reading career.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
there was some dumbass eagles fan at the game today that wouldnt shut up i wish that wouldve been the guy bob got
October 18th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
“I could care less about Pierce,” Seymour said. “They got what they deserved today anyway.”
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Aw Big Rich is too much
October 18th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Overcame the refs, over came turn overs, over came themselves and got production out of their workmen.
Imperfect, but they played till the end, took advantage of Eagle weaknesses and their half time adjustments.
Good win! and the pigeon was really awesome! So funny and like a good sign you know?
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2009_regular_season
October 18th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Defense looked confused at times, but played solid and minded their responsisbilities well…
October 18th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
From Eagles coach Andy Reid, there was this: “I thought they blocked better, I thought they tackled better. I thought they blitzed better. They did it all. They coached better. No. 1, they coached better.”
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Those Fat Club for Men members are so loyal to each other.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I’m happy with the win. A win is a win and it feels good to not have to deal with the negative media for 1 week.
John Marshall is going to get yelled at for not playing the type of defense Al wants to play according to Asomugah. We still need to let Al know the fans deserve better. Cherish this win… The way we played on offense we won’t beat very many teams. What’s good for us is still not on par with the NFL. The only way this gets better is by not letting Al mess with the coaching. Al wants a win now and next week will be Al’s way because his ego needs it. Hopefully instead of winning despite Russell, we can win despite Al.
Cheers Raider Nation. Cheers.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
“I could care less about Pierce,” Seymour said. “They got what they deserved today anyway.”
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MAN I LOVE SEYMOUR
October 18th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
“Russell was 17 of 28 for 224 yards, the one touchdown to Zach Miller on an 86-yard touchdown play, and two interceptions. Both came on poor throws, one a high and outside pass to Louis Murphy which bounced into the hands of Asante Samuel, and the other a force to Miller down the middle.”
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Sorry Jerry. Not sure what you were watching but the throw to Murphy bounced right off his hands. He barely moved for it and just doinked it. Not every pass is right between the numbers nor can it be. There are only so many windows in which a QB can place a ball and even the best aren’t going to hit dead-center on the bullseye every time. That’s a routine catch for an NFL receiver. Murphy redeemed himself with his blocking on Miller’s TD, but the receivers need to start doing a much, much better job of moving their feet to get in position to make these catches and then actually grab the ball when it hits their hands. These guys are coming out of their breaks and standing flat-footed waiting for the ball to come to them rather than keeping their feet active and going after the ball. It’s something Sanjay Lal really needs to work on with this young group.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Dude, go to another blog. You know what you said but then again we won today so go fck yourself!!!
A lot of folks are high on Routt after this game, IMO he looked good because of the pressure from the trenches. McBigMac was rattled all game and he was not accurate.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves, but the Jets have lost 3 straight, Mark “Sanchize” is looking every bit like a rookie QB and now Kris Jenkins — arguably the 2nd most dominant DT/NT in the game behind Haynesworth — is out of this game.
Of course the Raiders are not a team that can simply bank on winning any game at this point, but if they come out with the same intensity and heart they showed today and vs. SD in the opener it’s anyone’s ballgame.
The D will have to find a way to duplicate this effort and JaMarcus will have to protect the ball vs. Rex Ryan’s blitz-happy defense. JaMarcus will also have to hit a few passes downfield to the WRs.
I really hope Chaz is ready to go for this one.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Well Chaz,Gallery and Dmac will be back for the offense by the SD game so we will be on all cylinders. I’d really like to see JLH get more snaps at WR. Just dont get why Al is being this way. The guy is very elusive after the catch………if Russell can complete it
October 18th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I’m outro yall. Take care and enjoy the week at work
October 18th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
did we just win the super bowl…?
October 18th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Hey Jerry you stupid idiot how would youmlikeit if every game you coached you knew the guy’s in charge to evaluate your work were biased againstyou and alwys looked ffor a way to screw. Getting used to tha and getting past it, would you call it progress. No you would at leat want some kind of retribution it’s should’t uup t Tom Cale to ignore this bia by the ref’s. You damn dumbell. You cover this tem andhave never said a word about the ineguities involved with the officiating of this team. Thisstuff is blantant disregard for the sport itself. Yet you mediandon’t utter a word in disgust for it. But you look at theorganization as if they deserve it. And that sucks!! You lazy ass ignorant fool full of hatred.
You guy’s make m sick you see the officials week in week ou and say NOTHING!!! that is COWARDESS!
All you ever do is point out the bad plays Russell does. Hey !! Coward did he even throw one pass accurately?? No QB plays flawless games. They won and they were QB’s by the QB you hate because yu thought he should be benched by now. Sometimes your obvious bias and hatred turns my stomach. Matt Ryan ad Jay Cutler threw 2 int’s each and they were their faults as well. No QB is perfect and he’s the only QB playing with two rank rookies in this league.
Russell is learning and getting better wether YOU like it or not.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
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October 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Lets try this again for Alisanidiot…..
“v.s. SD” as in game 1. Never said word one about the rest of the games there tough guy. Go back to the shallow end pup. No reason to allow facts to get in the way of your good story right??
Next weeks poll question. Who is the bigger moron, Alisgod or Priest???
October 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
2-4…YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE
October 18th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Maybe this win will help sell some tickets… See u guys there against the jets
October 18th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Chris,
I thought that when they got Seymour we moved our team to the competitive level by 1 year (this year). We can compete with anyone.
The biggest issue is momentum and it can have a snowball effect either way. Cable and Al has done a poor job of gameplanning around our talent so far this year. We know JR needs to get into rythm and we have rookie WR’s so they should have dinked and dunked to death to keep the O moving.
The D is very good but Cable cannot allow the O to lose the momentum for the D. Today’s formula is perfect for our team. Dink and dunk and allow the D to keep the game close. In some ways, our gameplan today is almost a carbon copy of Denver this year in terms of how to use your personnel, keep it close, and grind it out.
When we get Chaz, Gallery and Dmac back, then I think he should open up the playbook.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Alisgod, I will give you all the credit in the world because you called this one from the start and it worked out exactly as you said. Kudos for you my friend, awesome job!!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
That stadium today was probably 60-65% full. But the fans that were there today were not like any of you. They weren’t whiny ass biotches like you all are. They were loud. They were there. They were supportive. The real Raiders showed up today on the field and in the stands. As for the rest of you, go the fook away. We don’t need you.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Alisgod, your right but Cable has to understand how to use his weapons much better. Run the football first and foremost and don’t give up on it because of the score. Use DMC primarily in the passing game out in space it is andshould beery clear that Fargas is still a huge factor on this football team. Run the ball with Fargas and Bush and use DMC in the wildcat and out in space.
And please get CHaz the ball early and often.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Ooohhh, Alisgod may have just clinched the title…
“The Raider D is very good” Alisgod
NFL Total Defense Rankings from ESPN.com
#31-Oakland Raiders
Clap, clap, clap, clap. Well done.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
LISTEN WE WON FOR ONE NIGHT ALL IS GOOD IN THE NATION,
GO TO BED POUND THE OLD LADY’Z A$$ SLEEP WITH A SMILE.
WE WON WE WON WE WON
1 2 3 WE WON
October 18th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
i was there and my throat is sore from all the yelling
October 18th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
OFL71 Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
did we just win the super bowl…?
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No but after 4 weeks of frustration it sure does feel like we won a SB. I only care about this win today. We worry about the Jets on Wed cuz you know its never a gimme with us.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Props to you both for being such cock eyed optimists. No matter how much evidence to the contrary there is. Keep it up!!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Raiders!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Props to you Priest for staying strong with the lowest rated QB in the NFL. Big props!!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Right on PriestJ,
I’m pretty sure that in every single Raiders game this season the TV crew notes that a flag has been thrown on the Raiders or some other call goes against them, then they look back at the replay and the reaction is as follows:
1) Speechless. Dumfounded.
2) WTF?
3) “I don’t know about that one.”
Just a few of the most glaring examples from this season:
– SD game: Murphy’s TD overturned
– Denver game: JaMarcus picked on throw from end zone when defender blasts DHB to the ground while the ball’s in the air.
– Houston game: CJ mild celebration draws 15-yard flag. Murphy makes a clear catch with two feet down on a critical early 3rd down play and the sideline judge right on top of the play gets overruled by some other official away from the play about 30 seconds after the play is over. Then, inexplicably, the (2nd) call is upheld on review.
– Eagles games: Routt’s Pick-6 overturned on an atrocious PI call; Cable flagged 15 yards for arguing (how often do you see that called while coaches rip officials a new one several times a game); Seymour scissor-locked to the ground by Philly’s LT on Philly’s last drive goes uncalled.
I know there were calls in the Giants and Chiefs games that I just can’t remember as well. And this is all in addition to the blatant holds, blocks in the back, etc. that go unchecked against us week in and week out.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Oak, post#43 thank you my friend I couldn’t have said it as eloquently as you did thank you!!
These people on this blog suck worse than have for the last 7 years. All the Jadumbells!!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
thanks Priesttj,
honestly man, i was starting to lose faith too on Cable. I have backed him since last year but you know the last 4 weeks have been tough bro. It’s a shame the Raiders dont play at home the last half of Dec, when I will be back in the Bayarea for a visit. You can’t beat $5 tix to nfl game like in Oakland.
props back to you for staying strong with JR.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
GO RAIDERS! I hope the John Marshall doesnt give in to Al and holds on to his balls come tomorrow…Al davis needs to let his coaches COACH…great game by the defense…they need to keep it up! Raiders can be 4-4 .500 by wk8 bye week if they keep on playing D like this and running the ball…hope Gary Russell keeps playing like this and stays in the line up as a fullback once DMC comes back
October 18th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
News, it ha alwaysbeen a known fact that Big Al will give you rope if you prove him wrong. If the win he’ll let have it all…………..period That went a long way towards winning his trust in them.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Alisgod, if this doesn’t get these guy’s to understand how important Fargas is to this team nothing will.
As you can see Brien and all the anti-Fargas crowd aren’t in here and it’s easy to see why.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Raider O Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Post 188,
Was that a joke?!
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No joke. Anyone else listening to the post-game interview would have heard it as well. Cable said it was “a matter of getting the ok to do it” when asked about the blitzing. Look back at the posts. Lefty heard it too.
It’s clear that Davis had his thumb on the back of Cable’s neck and Cable finally said “He11 with this. I’m doing it my own way”. My guess is Al said “Ok, Cable. I’m tired of this crap. Do what you want but you better be sure it works or your azz if fired.”
October 18th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Oakglenn,
You dont even live in the Bay Area, how would you know?
October 18th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Dude,
Keep on spinning bro. You should send your resume to fox news.
you remember this right?
*****Dude Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Man alot of you guys are going to be crying in your cheerios when Fargas is starting next year. LOL. *****
October 18th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Cable is dying to yell…WE WON AND I TOLD YOU SO!! HAHAHA…I LOVE IT…GO RAIDERS!!!
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http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009101808/2009/REG6/eagles@raiders/recap/full-story#tab:watch
October 18th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Does anyone know what JaMarcus said in that postgame conference video?? i swear he sounds like the defensive coor in the movie the Waterboy….
October 18th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Chris,
check out this post from PFT.
PatrickD29 says:
October 18, 2009 8:03 PM
The Eagles played horrible, and became completely one dimensional on offense. Reid has the tenancy to do that on these bad wins. It also didn’t help that the officials were TERRIBLE. Philadelphia couldn’t but a call from today. I’m thinking specifically of the hit on Akers after the last FG, and the late hit on Jackson when he was 4 yards out of bounds.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
“the RAIDERS outcoached us and outplayed us…”
-Andy Reid…
so Cable and Al Davis is better than Reid?? ahahaha!!!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
“That’s a ridiculous call,” Cable said. “He went in the back door on the guy and caught it with two hands and scored a touchdown. He couldn’t have hooked him.”
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Heard Cable talk about this in the post-game interview with Papa. He sounded ticked about this and all the other Bu11sh1t calls this year. I’m glad he’s getting p1ssed. Something needed to be said about all the crap calls.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Raiders face a losing Jets team with a rookie beaner at QB then we get revenge on San Diego after that..i say we go 4-4 .500 into the bye week
October 18th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Marshall told Asomugha he would get yelled at for calling blitzes?
AL YOU MFRK’R KEEP YOUR A$$ OUT OF THE DEFENSE!!!
Well this puts the issue of our defense into perspective doesnt it!!!
“This time, I guess it worked out just because we knew the type of weapons that they had, and he said he was going to do it,” Asomugha said. “Maybe he’ll see that it actually works, and we’ll stick on it. He said that he might get yelled at for it, but he’ll keep it going.”
October 18th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Hey RealMaddenRaider. . . .
Hey RichoCrap. . . .
Hey Dakota. . . . .
Hey, the rest of you whining little monkeys. . . . .
O.K., I’m going to post Richcrap’s comment from a few days ago:
Richocrap says:
“What Al does is prevent the players from playing, the coaches from coaching, and the team from winning.”
Hmmm. . . .
Hmmm. . . .
Hmmm. . . .
O.K. Fools: Answer a few questions for us all:
1. How exactly did Al Davis prevent the Raider D-Lineman from playing out of their mind?
2. How exactly did Al Davis prevent the Raiders from blitzing? I thought Al didn’t allow anyone to blitz?
3. How exactly did Al Davis prevent JaMarcus Russell from practicing his drop-backs and developing his touch passes on screen passes?
4. How exactly did Al Davis prevent L. Murphy from making 2 great blocks on one play?
5. How exactly did Al Davis prevent Tom Cable from calling a great game?
6. How exactly did Al Davis prevent Justin Fargas from playing his heart out.
You people are FOOLS. The Raiders won today because they played their ass off for an entire football game. Plain and simple. Al Davis had nothing to do with that, just as he had nothing to do with us getting blown out last week.
Al Davis puts the pieces of this team together. And when those pieces come together and put out this type of effort, we have a chance to be good.
Period.
Now go ahead Richocrap, MaddenRaider & Dakota (and you countless others). . . .
Let me see how you’re gonna play spin doctor.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I’m glad we won, but I have to ask: why did we only play like that on Defense against SD & Eagles but not the rest?
October 18th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
And note to a whole bunch of other clowns:
(NoMoreFargas is at the top of the list)
THAT is why we need Justin Fargas on this team.
I don’t want to hear no crap about his yards/carry blah, blah, blah.
The man ran his ass off, play after play, and turned nothing into something on countless occasions.
He gained yards when there were no holes whatsoever.
All you clowns who continue to rip on this true Raider are the lowest, most un-educated of football “fans”.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Fargas is a nice 3rd string back nothing more, nothing less. He served his purpose today and should go sit down when DMAC is healthy.
Take away Millers RAC and JaMarshmallow had a VERY mediocre day but for his standards probably a Hall of Fame day.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Raider O:
I wish we’d blitz more like this too. But honestly, while I do think the blitzing did fire the guys up more, I think this win had more to do with an entire team being hell-bent on winning today and putting a small dent on the public perceptions out there.
They played with a lot of fire (i.e. the SD game). 5 of the 6 sacks came from D-lineman and I love seeing that.
Teams like Philly who are totally blitz happy are often making up for lack of talent up front. It’s exciting, but, you expose yourself a lot.
But like you, I’d still like to see some more of it.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
# Dude Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Oakglenn,
You dont even live in the Bay Area, how would you know?
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Dud, are you a stupid imbecile, or do you just play one on JHerry’s blog.
And missed-a-brain every single thing you have said over the last two years was proven wrong today. Go away. Seriously.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Oakglen, wouldnt you be better off just shutting your pie hole
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Why don’t you talk about the game missed-a-brain?? Oh right, you spent the game wandering around buying a Browns hat. Well, your Browns got rolled again, loser.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Big surprise this black out. The Raiders usually play better at home when blacked out.
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# Oakglenn Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
And missed-a-brain every single thing you have said over the last two years was proven wrong today. Go away. Seriously.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Oakglen, wouldnt you be better off just shutting your pie hole ?
lmao
October 18th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Fargas is a nice 3rd string back nothing more, nothing less. He served his purpose today and should go sit down when DMAC is healthy.
Take away Millers RAC and JaMarshmallow had a VERY mediocre day but for his standards probably a Hall of Fame day.
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Your tag really should be MistaClown.
I love D-Mac, but, if he played today, we never would have sustained all those drives. That’s why we won the game.
All those times that Fargas blasted his head into the defense for 2, 3, 4 yard gains would have been nothing but D-Mac going down with arm tackles for no gain.
We needed physical running today, and Fargas runs with more of that than Bush & D-mac combined.
End of story. You can all keep frothing at the mouth at D-Mac’s “TALENT”.
There’s more to winning football than talent. Raider fans, after all these years, should know that better than anyone.
We need more guys like Fargas and Murphy who really give a crap.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Oakglenn:
I loved that post man! I’m with you all the way on that. I’m tired of these whining little monkeys.
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Exactly S&S! Looking at missed-a-brain here. But at least his Cleveland Browns got rolled again. How bout Dat Brady Quinn!!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
# Oakglenn Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
That stadium today was probably 60-65% full. But the fans that were there today were not like any of you. They weren’t whiny ass biotches like you all are. They were loud. They were there. They were supportive. The real Raiders showed up today on the field and in the stands. As for the rest of you, go the fook away. We don’t need you.
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Oakglenn:
I loved that post man! I’m with you all the way on that. I’m tired of these whining little monkeys.
But trust me, there’s plenty of them at the stadium too. When I hear anyone boo our team (don’t matter which player), I give’em a mouthful.
I’d love to see Richocrap at a game.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Oakglen, read this again so you dont forget it.
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# Mistabrown Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Big surprise this black out. The Raiders usually play better at home when blacked out.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
S N S,
The Dline played great like you said, and they need to play like this every game. We don’t need to blitz a lot as long as the Dline and the entire team plays hard.
-Murphy making 2 good blocks to help Miller get the TD.
-Dline playing great, and getting 5 sacks.
-Calling a descent game, and having your guys ready to play.
I hope we continue to play well. Keep up the good work dude. I enjoy reading your posts.
Good night Gents, and Later Nation.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
“He said he lobbies defensive coordinator John Marshall every Monday, only to come away disappointed the following Sunday.”
“This time, I guess it worked out just because we knew the type of weapons that they had, and he said he was going to do it,” Asomugha said. “Maybe he’ll see that it actually works, and we’ll stick on it. He said that he might get yelled at for it, but he’ll keep it going.”
(Now what could Al Davis possibly get mad at John Marshall for? He ran his own defense instead of Al’s and they dominated? If Al gets mad at that, hes crazy. Just do your thing Marshall and don’t worry about it. Winning cures all.)
October 18th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Why don’t you talk about the game misses brown hole?? You didn’t go did you??? Or did you spend the entire game buying a brand new shiny bonnet you can wear to the market?? STFU liar.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Silver, you hate these whiny little monkeys? Are you referring to priesttj or are you ok with him being a “whiny little monkey” ?
October 18th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
We finally ran a defense that wasn’t 40 years old and look what happened. It’s Al Davis that is holding this team back.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
**********MEMO TO CABLE*********
Put the best men on the field & fug AL!!! That means activating Walker! DHB can get some reps but let Walker play! Sit JaMeatball if he has a bad 1st quarter. CABLE GROW A FKN PAIR OF NUTS OR RESIGN!!!!!!!!!!!
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You sound like a whiny little monkey to me, missus brown hole. Of course Walker was out there today and had NO RECEPTIONS!
October 18th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Oak thats a great post thanks for digging that up..
Id like to amend it to Marshall, ok?
Hey Marshall give AL the middle FINGER and run your defense!!!!
Thnaks Oak!
October 18th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
STFU Brown fan. What 14 points did he leave on the field loser??
October 18th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Oakglen, here you go I’ll talk about the game.
JaMeatball left at least 14 points on the field with his pi$$ poor accuracy and Miller saved his fat dumb a$s but priest is allover Jerry as if Black Moses lit the field on fire….what a ignorant schmuck you are priest!
October 18th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Who didnt watch the game? You’re a fraud! You didnt see that bounce pass to Murphy I think it was ? Were you out buying a Rams leg warmers or what ?
LMFAO
# Oakglenn Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
STFU Brown fan. What 14 points did he leave on the field loser??
October 18th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Silver N Smac, post# man that’s why i love knowledgable fans most people don’t realize that the blitz is actually a sign of weakness. In the past teams that blitzed were viewed as victims. The fact that 5 out of 6 sacks came from Dlineman is a strength not a weakness. Most everybody in here all they want to talk about is why we don’t blitz. Because when you have lineman like what we think we have it’s a strength to get pressure with your front4.
Sure to do it as a change up fine but when you blitz just to blitz is stupid, not smart football. Our linebackers are great incoverage and if we can get pressure from the front4 and cover the defense is much tougher to beat. Even Russell was looking forward to Philly blitz tactics. Because he knows the potential for a big play.
But these neophyte raider fans only listen to the blogger who doesn’t know squat about football. \
Oak, I pay no attention to SistaBrown all she ever does is come in here with idiotic rhetoric. With no basis for anything other than what’s bouncing around in her pea brain. She never talks football just slander and enuendo. Like most ignorant ass heffers.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Donovan McNabb is a 5 time pro bowl player who has played in 5 NFC Conference Championships. He completed LESS than 50% of his passes today. If he were on our team most of you would want him cut or traded.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
You are right priest. Missus brown hole is a sociopath. She never discusses anything of merit, can’t discuss the game, and when I have questioned her about a game, she claimed she spent the game shopping. What does that tell you??
October 18th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
You have to blitz to win in the NFL.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Kirk, Then how do the Giants win because they don’t blitz and neither do the Pat’s. So what’s their secret?
The Packers and Vikings don’t blitz heavy either so why are their defenses so effective? The blitz was designed because some teams couldn’t get pressure with their base fronts. I’m nt against the blitz I’m just not as blind crazy about it as you are.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
I think the bottom line to this is that Al’s philosophy of man coverage only works if you have a front four that dominates, and the Raiders have not had that for years. If they can’t pressure the quarterback consistently, then you have to send people. And you have to adjust the secondary coverage to compensate, thus the cover 2 and zone. Maybe the Lord High Mucky-Muck will have the light dawn after this game and let Marshall put schemes in that work, instead of insisting on using something that works only in theory.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Yet if we didnt throw blitz’s at Philly those 13 BIG from Blk Moses wouldn’t have been enough for a win.
Oh wow…the Giants dont blitz now…..LMAO!
g’night Im not sticking around for the Village idiot to preach his nonsense
October 18th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
And what is this with people who post the same thing ten times?? They don’t want anybody to miss it?? Also, this stupid back and forth name calling – what is that?? Say something substantive and then shut up.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Anybody who’s watched the Giants over the past 4 year know they don’t blitzheavy like Philly or the other teams that have to rely on it. The iants have one of th best front4’s in football. The Great defenses of yesteryear did not rely on the blitz. The Purple people eaters, the great Rams teams with Deacon Jones, The Steelers of yeateryear, The NY sack exchange with that great front4, All these teams were great with their front4’s. Teams that blitze were viewed as inferior not great. The 85 team with Bears brought back an old 5 man front that was blitz heavy and from that the zone blitz with the Steelers. The 49ers with that gold rush rarely blitzed.
But in today’s world it’s excepted as a given that the blitz is viewed as a weapon. But most of th est defenses DON’T blitz. Vikings, Giants, Raiders, Packers, Dalllas, Saints, Seattle and those tht play 4/3 mainly rely on their front4.
Now the 3/4 fronts are the ones that do most of the blitzng because that defense is designed to rely on that blitz packages. If you look at the Cradinals they don’t rely on the blitz. They use it smartly.
Blitzing teams normally giveup a lot of explosive plays and they always have. Blitzing is NOT a way to make a living it is a change up sort of lke a picture in baseball.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Richard Bentley, but I think we really have that now it’s till developing but by years end we may have one of the best rotations of a front4 in the league. really believe that. So we’ll see…
October 19th, 2009 at 12:09 am
I think what you saw today is the Raiders ge excited that thy were allowed to blitz a lot which is more exciting to them and I remember when Charlie Sumner who believe was the best DC we’ve ever had was coh he let players decide if they wanted to blitz all heasked was that they do it 100 miles an hour and make them work. The Stork did whatever he wanted to do and so di Matt Millen of course within reason. They weren’t selfish about it they did it with a purpose and never took advantage of their teamates.
But those guy’s were together for a few years and really know each other well.
Well adios!!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Oakglenn Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Donovan McNabb is a 5 time pro bowl player who has played in 5 NFC Conference Championships. He completed LESS than 50% of his passes today. If he were on our team most of you would want him cut or traded.
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That’s not true … every QB has a bad game.
Here’s the problem … JaMarcus has NEVER won a game for the Raiders by himself. If you think putting up 13 points is great for a QB … give your head a shake.
Josh Johnson starting ONLY his second career game threw for more TDs and yards against the Eagles last week than JaMarcus.
The Raiders two wins … the defense won those games.
Yes … I’m enjoying this win BUT please don’t insult me by builting up JaMarcus … seriously the Raiders should be 4-2 if JaMarcus was just an average QB.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:53 am
# raideralex99 Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:25 am
seriously the Raiders should be 4-2 if JaMarcus was just an average QB.
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I doubt it. Russell was average in the monday night opener, if not better. We still lost. Misuse of the prevent defense cost us the game, and nothing else. You can split hairs over Russell’s numbers that game all you want to. Bottom line is with our defense playing well that entire night with a cover 1 scheme, had we stuck with it on our final defensive outing, we win.
Did you read Jerry’s article? Nnamdi has to lobby to Marshall to use more blitzes, and usually they wind up not doing it. Jamarcus is not the problem. Al Davis is.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:01 am
priesttj, in other words, al has to stay out of weekly gameplanning! As usual, we ditch al’s philosophies, we use a cover 2 blitz scheme, we shut down one of the better offenses in football.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:07 am
Some of you guys are acting like the Raiders won the f’n super bowl or somethin’.
GET A GRIP.
The offense was still terrible. Take away 1 86 yard TD and the offense has about 250 total yards and 2 FGs. Russell also threw 2 picks.
The sacks were awesome, but this has been few and far between. This defense can’t show up every 5th game and expect to keep winning.
You guys get way to high over an ugly win.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:20 am
I will enjoy the win this week no doubt, but this team still has a ways to go before they are ready to compete with even good teams in the NFL.
Broncos – blowout
Giants – blowout
Texans – blowout
Raiders have 2 ugly, ugly wins and 3 ugly, ugly losses.
Gosh, how pathetic is this team when people are acting like its f’n Chinese New Year over 1 sloppy win.
I want to see better play from Russell and consistency in the run game before I go overboard.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Man that pidgeon was either ,deaf dum blind or a Raider
October 19th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Anyone have a link to a replay of the game? Directv failed me
October 19th, 2009 at 3:05 am
The team has to build on this. Murphy is a rookie and not polished as a WR but his attitude and desire is great.
Funny how some guys being called “scrubs” came through. Routt and Fargas come to mind.
JaMarcus needs to hang in there and we need our WR to mature. We need to blast the rock on the ground and play hard nosed pressing defense.
I find it amazing that our coaches have to get the “green light” from Al to blitz. Do it your way, Cable, you’re gone anyway if you don’t win so you can just as well do it your way and go out like a man. Just keep it cool with Al, make it look like Al’s plan with the media and JUST WIN BABY.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:40 am
Most Excellent Morning NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Monday morning SURE starts out on a promising note =)
October 19th, 2009 at 4:27 am
sadly enough… I’m not even excited about this win… KC won, and one of other the AFC west teams will win tonight, we just ruined our draft order…
its really really bad when Al and his crew has ruined the joy of a win.. I still hope for 6 wins, though i still doubt it…
October 19th, 2009 at 4:31 am
Oh come now LMN…
Open your window and SCREAM THE RAIDERS TURNED THE CORNR,as loud as you can =)
October 19th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Oh yeah LMN… 408 says YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
October 19th, 2009 at 4:36 am
LMN how about using this year to LEARN how to win. We’ve gotten blown out 3 times, and won 2 dirty ugly games where we actually pulled it out and almost pulled out a last minute win against the Chargers.
Wouldn’t you rather have the team learn to win some games and get some experience and confidence, not to mention MOMENTUM so we can be good next year after yet another draft, this time where we load up on linemen?
October 19th, 2009 at 4:38 am
We are one last minute loss against SD (were we got robbed of a touchdown) from 500% baby.
I’ll take that over last year any day.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:43 am
We all want to turn the corner except for the haters.
This game was huge for several reasons.
1) We blitzed and found out it works.
We started running the ball again.
2) Our coaches actually outcoached another team.
3) Murphy and others proved that hustle and desire wins.
4) JaMarcus is improving and the team LIFTED him instead of sitting back and expecting a 24 yr old kid to win it for them.
5) Seymour has not quit.
6) Fargas, Routt and Gary Russel are non-stars, basically role players, but contributed (that’s what you need to win).
7) The coaches did it their way (not Al’s) and won.
9) Our special teams kicked ass.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Anyway, the score was 10-6 and I was sitting there thinking, “what a perfect score for us to give up a last minute TD and get beat again”…didn’t happen.
That IS GROWTH you haters LOL
October 19th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Man I like this post
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Oakglenn Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
That stadium today was probably 60-65% full. But the fans that were there today were not like any of you. They weren’t whiny ass biotches like you all are. They were loud. They were there. They were supportive. The real Raiders showed up today on the field and in the stands. As for the rest of you, go the fook away. We don’t need you.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:51 am
Hey 4Eva..how sweet does victory in the face of impending doom taste, bro?
October 19th, 2009 at 4:57 am
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October 19th, 2009 at 4:58 am
morning all.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:03 am
If you thought the bird bit was good,have a look what my other sporting love did on Saturday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5V0…
October 19th, 2009 at 5:05 am
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October 19th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Just a quickie then I’ve got to get ready for work…
Yes,We won and I’ll admit I thought we’d get stuffed.However,this result counts for nothing unless we do the same again next weekend and for the rest of the season.
Later…
October 19th, 2009 at 5:08 am
4eva….
LOL!! Enjoy it my friend.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Neil..right. This win means nothing if we don’t build on it. But what came first, the chicken or the egg?
October 19th, 2009 at 5:17 am
Lets hope this win leads to others D was great hope they keep it up F the refs on that Routt pick .
October 19th, 2009 at 5:19 am
LMN that and a pick six that got called back.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Copenhagen…
i agree, if they actually learn how to be a winning team its not worthless, but 6 years of losing still makes me doubt seriously in this team.
I still think its a fluke when they win, and i will believe that until they proved me wrong, but more important they proved their worth..
October 19th, 2009 at 5:21 am
Silver and Smac how many of those runs did Fargas almost break for TD how many games can we win with 1 td we need points so suck it we won and Im happy but get back to me at the end of the year genius .
October 19th, 2009 at 5:22 am
ohh and didnt we only win, because they missed FGs?
October 19th, 2009 at 5:28 am
LMN when one team makes mistakes you win, you don’t say “we should have lost”. All teams make mistakes and you have to capitalize on them and win.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:34 am
We are still one bad hatchet job call and a last minute prevent fold from being 3-3
October 19th, 2009 at 5:35 am
If you guys wanna piss and moan the rest of the season, be my guest. No we are not going the playoffs, but let’s win some games and beat people up like we did yesterday.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:43 am
2-4 with again no help from wr all thought murphy 2 blocks on Miller were awesome but just a little bit not asking for 100 yrds but these drops come on I expect the wrong route running but help the qb out a little bit.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 5:49 am
It is starting to be very apparent that our WR’s stink and it is therefore JaMarcus has not performed. Sure he wouldn’t be a Marino but he might be a lot better.
I am sure many of you saw the Saints game, where all of their WR’s we making great catches and making it look easy for Brees. Colston is slow, but that guy turns in mid-air and adjusts to the ball and never drops it, making Brees look like a god.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:57 am
Copenhagen…
I dont think that they stink…just young mostly,imo
October 19th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Good morning Nation the only Nation
Great game could have been better, but hey i will take a win anyday anyway we can get it.
The WR’s are young and i think they are having a hard time trying to catch the fireballs Jmac throws at them. Miller catches them cause he is down field by the time the ball gets to him, it loses some steam lol.
Either way we should feel good for at least 6 days, then it’s time to put our game face on again.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Hopefully Chaz big frame will help him out every qb can use a big tall target like that and of course gotta be a man and give fargas props he ran hard a even caught a ball. Z.Miller is the man!
GO RAIDERS !!!!!!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Gotta love all the Eagles they were carrying off the field thats Raiders football!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:15 am
You can see the difference, M-Bush is a better runner, but Fargas can pick the blitz up way better. So as a team struggling to keep the QB off the dirt. He is a better fit right now.
Now i always look for M-Mitchell on the field, and everytime i see him he is knocking someone out. On special teams he popped there kick returner and i read his lips when he said F-ck OMG, i was laughing hard.
We need him on obvious running plays to plug the gap wow can he hit.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:15 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, A WIN OVER A DESCENT TEAM,CAN THE RAIDER’S WIN 2 IN A ROW CVER GOOD TEAM’S AT HOME ?
October 19th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Lets hope that whatever Mcnabb said too Jmac sticks. I love the photo of the 3 QB’s Vick, Mcnabb, and Jmac together. It shows that in football players want 1 another to succeed. They do not like the media or fans ripping into them when they struggle.
I dont blame them for not being amongst us on off days, as far as chillin in public. We are to judgmental only wanting to support them when there doing good, when other players pick them up in bad and in good times.
Lets start a new cheer and stop the booing. Let me say most fans not all. Oh and the “Saints felt like the Giants game felt like a scrimmage”. Wow if that is not the football gods working there humbling magic, io dont know what is lol.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Also i finally seen some fire on the sidelines with Cable. First ripping into the official Pete Morelli who is from my town of stockton Cali. Then Cable slamming his headset into the ground shattering it into a hundred pieces, when his team didnt have the proper personel on the field.
By the way i remember Morelli’s house being vandalized years back when he made a bad call on the Steelers costing them a playoff win. They throw a brick through his window at his home.
He is also the principal at St. Mary’s highschool, witch has a great football program.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Funny thing about yesterday was that darn bird on the field that would not go away…and no, I am not talking about the Eagles…haha!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Yup, that was funny as hell!!! And the bird did not leave til when? It ws funny!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 6:33 am
“Copenhagen_Fan Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 5:49 am
It is starting to be very apparent that our WR’s stink and it is therefore JaMarcus has not performed. Sure he wouldn’t be a Marino but he might be a lot better.
I am sure many of you saw the Saints game, where all of their WR’s we making great catches and making it look easy for Brees. Colston is slow, but that guy turns in mid-air and adjusts to the ball and never drops it, making Brees look like a god.”
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This is a good point and one I’ve been trying to make for weeks.
Now, Brees is a tremendous QB and his receivers look good because of him more than vice versa. But your point about Colston adjusting to the ball and being sure handed is excellent. When Brees throws those passes and Colston comes down with it, everyone’s like “how great is Drew Brees?” When JaMarcus throws a similar pass and the WR inevitably fails to adjust to the flight of the ball or has it doink off his hands, everyone’s like “And JaMarcus Russell continues to struggle.”
I have yet to see one of our wide receivers make an adjustment on a ball and track it down or just come up with a really nice grab to help JaMarcus out. Which is just insane when you’re 6 games into a season. That type of thing should be happening every game.
I have, however, seen at least 25 balls that probably should’ve been caught doink off the receivers’ hands.
This is why you won’t find another team this season or in recent memory starting 2 rookie WRs. There’s an adjustment period and very, very few rookie WRs have any success whatsoever.
It’s worth noting that very few passes to Zach Miller have been off the mark this year. So that begs the question, how much of the poor completion percentage is on the WRs.
I’m hopeful that Chaz will give our passing game an enormous boost soon.
I do worry that JaMarcus just doesn’t see open receivers too often though. Every QB is going to fail to see open guys sometimes, but I wonder if JaMarcus’ field vision and ability to pull the trigger on a reasonably open receiver are the biggest problem with this offense.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:34 am
OMG that bird flew down with our coverage team trying to tackle the returner, funny as hell. On T.V. the guys were saying it was our 12th man lol.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Yeah, that pigeon was great. If you didn’t see it he seriously was just walking around the field throughout the game for a really long time. Then at one point, he was near where our kickoff coverage unit was lined up and then started running and took off in flight with them when the ball was kicked. Then, instead of flying away to safety, angled right toward the mass of players where the return was going. The annoucners were joking that he had contain where he finally landed on the edge of the blockers where the return man was tackled.
I’m not an especially religious person, but that play was so uncanny, I could see where someone might be reminded of Marquis Cooper there.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:39 am
You wonder if Jruss has lost all faith in his young wr, Dmac when he comes back needs to be spread out more Russell has much more confidence in him catching the ball then our young wr hurry up back Chaz.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:44 am
I knew we would win.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Yeah right.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:51 am
wow…that Marquis Cooper reference is damn eerie! Wacky
October 19th, 2009 at 6:52 am
I think the more bizarre reality about the pigeon was that he was clearly on our side – a “home” pigeon – playing against a team of supposed “Eagles”. A little get-back for the common birds of the street. Raideresque.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Great day to be a Raider!
McNabb admitted the Eagles did not prepare for the blitz’s. That makes it more complicated for the teams we will face in the future as they now will have to prepare for different zone packages, cover 2, and the blitz. Even if we go back to man to man, it makes it more difficult to prepare for the Raiders.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Note to Jerry re Web Exclusive Column: The quote is “nattering nabobs of negativism”, not “negativity”. When you quote William Safire (via Agnew), you darn sure better get it right.
It’s doing the little things well, Jerry, that separates the Pulitzer winners from the rest of you wretched hacks. Focus.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:07 am
What up NATION???????
I am in my office smiling from ear to ear……
I can get used to this winning stuff….
What a way to start the week, doing the Improbable…
Watched the NY game, I guess they still thought it was
preseason, with all the scrimmage talk…..
October 19th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Biggest reason for this win……..
Decent play from the offensive line. They allowed Jmac time to throw, they allowed Fargas to gain some yards. If the o-line had played like they did last week, the result would have been the same as last week.
Fargas haters can STFU now. Best performance all year by any Raiders running back. Showed what it means to be a Raider with tough smashmouth football. And also by not falling down everytime someone touches him with thier finger. I hope DMac and Bush were watching and taking notes.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:10 am
I will admit, I was a fargas basher…. I was calling for him to be cut or traded. Proves that I was wrong on him. I am glad we didnt get rid of him, his performance yesterday deserves a game ball…
He, and G Russell played well.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Great job defense!
We still suck. Cable should still be fired.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:13 am
did anyone catch the Seymour quote on the NY giants getting what they deserved? I read it last night but cant seem to find it.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Yeah interesting that JaMarcus had time and did not get crushed.
How did we stop their blitz?
October 19th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Fire Charlie Weis!
Fire Tom Cable!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I hope Cable gave a game ball to that pidgeon!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Cables comments about Blitzing…
Looks Like the defense left the 70’s….Hope its not a 1 game aberition….
October 19th, 2009 at 7:24 am
# Mistabrown Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Big surprise this black out. The Raiders usually play better at home when blacked out.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:26 am
AL DAVIS did a hell of a job coaching from his suite ….80 years old and he can really put together a gameplan…Just win Baby….Great Job AL
October 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Not only that cable in his press confrence said “we have to get the go ahead to do these things”. the go ahead from who herrera? After those comments if it wasnt clear Mr. Davis still has his hands on the D it should be crystal clear…. Mr. Davis needs to relax
in his chair, not make and sudden moves, and just enjoy
watching the game let his coaches coach….
October 19th, 2009 at 7:28 am
OK, Justin Fargas’ mix of toughness and skills made me look like an ahole for raggin’ him out. Which is his fault.
Fkin Fargas.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:28 am
He said he lobbies defensive coordinator John Marshall every Monday, only to come away disappointed the following Sunday.
“This time, I guess it worked out just because we knew the type of weapons that they had, and he said he was going to do it,” Asomugha said. “Maybe he’ll see that it actually works, and we’ll stick on it. He said that he might get yelled at for it, but he’ll keep it going.”
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The D-coordinator has to worry about getting yelled at?!?!?…this is why we are fooked up.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Louis Murphy….friggin great job blocking on the Miller TD. That was the play of the year.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Dakota. Same old story. Al tells them what to do and when they fail he fires them LOL
October 19th, 2009 at 7:37 am
HAH!
This will be my one and only comment of the day. I will be back tomorrow after looking at the tape again with unbias assessment.
Rock on, Nation.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:38 am
You guys enjoy this victory, I still beleive the ORGANIZATION needs to be blown up….
LTR
October 19th, 2009 at 7:41 am
October 19th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Coach Reid…thank you for not rushing the ball. Thank you very very much.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:43 am
some of you morons need to wake up and smell the coffee. Wins have been rare in the last 6 years. Enjoy it and watch it on nfl replay. Wait til Wed to Whine and biatch. It has been a tough 5 weeks so enjoy the FCKING WIN.
We win against KC and you whine it doesnt count.
We DOMINATED against one of the NFL elites and you STILL FCKING WHINE. Yes, I said dominated. How many eagles were hurt on the field? It was a do over from the SD game.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Hey Dakota,
I am sooo sorry the Raiders won yesterday…kinda ruined your plan to have something to look forward to every Monday morning.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Hopefully with experience Murphy will keep getting better those blocks showed his hustle , just 1 deep TD just 1 will get DHB going. Is Walker paying the price for his knee surgery nonsense Al gave you a lot of money stood by you when everyone wanted you gone and you go and have a secret surgery couldn’t have sat well with the boss. Seymour just killing !
October 19th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Alisgod,
Your handle proves you are a complete moron.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Did DHB have a catch yesterday?
October 19th, 2009 at 7:50 am
If Cable and Marshall just do what they want and WIN, they can just say it all came from Al and Al will love them.
Just win and keep telling Al he’s a genius. It’s that simple.
October 19th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I wonder if Big Al will fire marshall for cause…
October 19th, 2009 at 7:51 am
ummmm how the heck do I watch the game on nfl.com??? (duhhhh)
October 19th, 2009 at 7:57 am
alisgod Says:
We DOMINATED against one of the NFL elites and you STILL FCKING WHINE.
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Get a Clue….the Eagles are hardly an elite team you moron….They were pummeled by New Orleans…and their only victories are over cellar dwellers Chiefs, Panthers, and buccaneers….LMAO…ELITE indeed
October 19th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Amazing what a little pressure on the QB will do.
McNabb got creamed by Howard right after he threw the ball in the beginning of the second quarter. Never was the same the rest of the game.
Yesterday ensured that we will continue to see lots more of Cable, Fargas, Routt and Russell. Some in here might be pissed by that, but if that what it takes to win, I’m all for it.
Raiders!!!!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:01 am
“If you look at the last two weeks, he’s actually thrown the ball much, much better than prior to that,” Cable said. “So it was coming, it was actually coming. I know you don’t want to believe that but it’s true.”
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224 yards, 1 TD and 2 ints…this is what Cable said was “coming”? Awesome!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:02 am
If the Raiders would have payed a competent QB yesterday they’d have blown the Eagles out.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Hey, if the Jets decide not to run the ball and the rookie QB plays like he did yesterday, we could have a two game winning streak!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:09 am
For those of you that were blacked out and couldnt see the game. You can watch it on NFL.com using their game rewind: http://gamerewind.nfl.com/raiders
I wont get to watch it ’til tonight.
My son’s bday was yesterday so I still haven’t seen more than the highlights. Should be a good watch tonight.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:09 am
If we win who cares about who is in their not the biggest huggy bear fan but if he gets 90 go with a hot hand , hell at this point you could put dmac at wr he’s got great hands and breaks tackles like a wr.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:11 am
The Raiders need to hire Florida’s Wide Receiver coach
he did a hell of a job teaching & motivating Murphy.
That kid has a motor and can lay down some blocks….watch the replay of the second block near the goal line and look at the technique he used….he was composed and smart enough to be very careful how he used his hands….he’s gonna be a great one.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Crude Earl Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Get a Clue….the Eagles are hardly an elite team you moron….They were pummeled by New Orleans…and their only victories are over cellar dwellers Chiefs, Panthers, and buccaneers….LMAO…ELITE indeed
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well, here are my clues….we were supposed to be a scrimage team right? We were supposed to be worst than the Chiefs, Panthers and Bucs right?
well then wtf happened? As an elite team you are supposed to beat a sorry a$$ team. Did you forget that New Orleans just blew out the giants too. Wait now, I dont hear any of you say the Giants are not an elite team.
The EAGLES gave up 6 sacks so far in the season and we doubled that in one game. DONT FCKING TELL ME WE DIDNT DOMINATE AND EARN THAT WIN. WE DID.
What are you clues bro? or too much of that losing the last 6 years got your brain a little fried to enjoy a fcking win.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Would have helped if our WRs could have made more than two catches!
Murphy dropped 3? DHB dropped 2? I forget the rest. I dont remember how many the TEs dropped. From waht I hear, Russell could have played better, but he did enough to get a win. The rest of the O needs to help him out more. Hopefully they can all start to wake up.
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Crude Earl Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 8:02 am
If the Raiders would have payed a competent QB yesterday they’d have blown the Eagles out.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:17 am
No Raider Might… it would have helped if JaWalrus threw to the open receivers more, if he could find them….all that moron can do is look for and throw to Miller….doesn’t matter how well covered Miller is either….if Miller has two or three on him that means somebody else is wide open…Period
October 19th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Alisgod,
Your handle proves you are a complete moron.
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Your daily whining and crying shows how happy you are.
Again, I am sorry the eagles didnt rush yesterday. I mean their lineman were so dominating I wonder why they didnt run and control our team yesterday. You know jackshytt about football.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:20 am
so the Raiders won a game without McFadden, Schilens, Gallery, Brown, Lawton & Green?
thats 6 starters out of the lineup!
Russell had twice as many turnovers as TD’s
Raiders defense got 6 sacks and what should have been a pick-6! Marshall’s defense looked dominant. those guys came hungry and prepared.
we won by 4 points, but David Akers missed 2 FG’s …
Zach Miller is a pro bowl talent!
kudos to Zach Miller, the kickers and the defense for finally giving the home crowd something to cheer about!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Man I am glad we got a win yesterday. It was not pretty but I will take it!
Watching parts of the game I think it helps having shorter routes for Russel to get the ball of during a rush. He seemd more comfortable with that. Besides Chaz I think the other WRS Myers and Miller can help him out as well with the quick short underneath stuff.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:27 am
CJ Legend 34 …..do you find this blog all by yourself???? Brandon Meyers is a Tight End not a Wide Receiver…..brilliant commentary CJ
October 19th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I
hate 
to burst your 
bubble 
But unless your D 
hold the opposing team 
to less that 12 points a game 
you’re 
not going to win many games 
since your 
O will never score 2 TD’s in a game the rest of the year 
October 19th, 2009 at 8:30 am
week 1 SD L
week 2 KC W
week 3 Den L
week 4 Hou L
week 5 NYG L
week 6 Phi W
week 7 Jets W
week 8 SD W
week 9 bye
week 10 KC W
week 11 Cin W
week 12 Dallas W
week 13 Pit L
week 14 Was W
week 15 Den L
week 16 Cle W
week 17 Bal L
= Raiders 9 and 7…. It could happen
October 19th, 2009 at 8:31 am
What WRs were open? I did not see the game but I do see a pattern of two rookie WRs fighting to get open. Was JLH playing any WR? Was he open?
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Crude Earl Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 8:17 am
No Raider Might… it would have helped if JaWalrus threw to the open receivers more, if he could find them….all that moron can do is look for and throw to Miller….doesn’t matter how well covered Miller is either….if Miller has two or three on him that means somebody else is wide open…Period
October 19th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Crude Earl Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 8:27 am
CJ Legend 34 …..do you find this blog all by yourself???? Brandon Meyers is a Tight End not a Wide Receiver…..brilliant commentary CJ
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I know he is a TE so what? He can still get down the field (5-10 yrds) and catch the ball. A TE is nothing more than a WR that can also block. So what’s your point Little Earl?
October 19th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Looks like we used memebers from our “practice squad” to win. ——————————————————
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 8:20 am
so the Raiders won a game without McFadden, Schilens, Gallery, Brown, Lawton & Green?
thats 6 starters out of the lineup!
Russell had twice as many turnovers as TD’s
Raiders defense got 6 sacks and what should have been a pick-6! Marshall’s defense looked dominant. those guys came hungry and prepared.
we won by 4 points, but David Akers missed 2 FG’s …
Zach Miller is a pro bowl talent!
kudos to Zach Miller, the kickers and the defense for finally giving the home crowd something to cheer about!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:37 am
yo happy troll… bite me…
a win is a win…….
October 19th, 2009 at 8:38 am
So is Fargas our starter now?
October 19th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Power game and quick hitters.
Brilliant!!!
Why did it take so long to figure out.
And a pressure D.
This had no sign of the old mans hands in the game plan.
What happened this was Seattle’s defense from 2007.
Did the coaches get together and say “if we go down we go down our way”
Or did someone else get to Davis and say “let them coach”
Marshalls got the toys he needs, and by playing the amount of man to man they have had to they are probably the toughest one on one team to pass against when the pressure is coming.
If they leave Marshall alone we could see a great turnaround.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Biggest reason for no 4th Q meltdown was the time of possession in our favor. The “D” was not gassed for a change.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
JerryMac,
I hate this out of order posting!
October 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Great Raider win!!!! The defense played unbelievabley well and there no change or let up towards the end of the game that would cause concern.The Raiders defense kept Eagles offense in limbo. With Seymour being the Eagle primary concern, other Raider players stepped up big time. Now, if The Raiders can get Kelly totally committed to the cause of playing in top fitness the Raiders Big four would be unstoppable.
Russell played well.He moved and threw better.He also looked better, a bit more athletic. Rolling out,hitting players on the run, playing like he was brought here to play.
Routt was in my dog house for weeks. Thanks for stepping up. You played a hell of a game and that was an interception for a touchdown!!
Murphy is a completed wide receiver. The Raiders uncovered a jewel with this guy. He’s tough, he blocks,catches and is fierce.
Play this way each week and the Raiders got a shot at winning quite a few games the rest of this season.
OH!!!!, I’M blaming Al Davis for this win too.
Raiders Be With You.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Jamarcus played well.
His footwork was good and he protected the ball when he had to.
He toned it down because he had the lead.
He could have ran for the first down on the 4th down attempt instead of throwing the ball.
It may take some time to get the risk reward concepts to happen naturally, but I thought he was very poised with the lead, something he is not used to.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Alisgod,
What, do you think this is our turnaround game? Our watershed victory that will put us back on the winning track?
LMFAO
Listen putz, if you feel like celebrating like this was some major accomplishment, that is fine with me…just don’t be surprised when the team continues to struggle this season. We are still a bad team, believe it or not.
Call me when we win three in a row…..
October 19th, 2009 at 8:47 am
408RAIDER Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 8:37 am
yo happy troll… bite me… a win is a win…….
408
I 
guess that I 
should allow you 
to bask in the sunshine of your 
win 
Who knows 
when the next one might be 
October 19th, 2009 at 8:53 am
AD will leave Marshall alone until the next loss. Then AD puts the headset on upstairs. They probably let him know in advance that there was a TV camera coming so he put headphones under the maxipads.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:55 am
dilema:
Al’s defense has stunk up the nfl for four years.
Marshall, in one game shows what can be accomplished using a hybrid of packages he used with the same type of personell he had in Seattle.
Does Al submit to the new schemes or push harder to prove he was right all along….stay tuned.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Great Raider WIN!! Baby!!
Just unbelievable how the Raider haters can hate on a quality win like this one. No J-Russ wasn’t perfect and at this point some of you here that’s what he’ll have to be to satisfy you and then most of you haters still won’t be satisfied. The defense set the tone and carried the game as most strong defenses do.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Fargas played well yesterday and ran really hard, so I don’t want to take anything away from him. But no, he should not be starting now.
Fargas carried the ball 23 times for 87 yards and 0 TDs yesterday. It’s not like he had a 200 yard game or something. He averaged 3.8 per carry to Bush’s 3.7 in the game. For the season Fargas is averaging 3.0 per carry to Bush’s 3.7. Both Bush and McFadden have higher average yards per carry and TDs than Fargas since the beginning of last season despite Fargas having about 2x as many carries as either of them.
I appreciate the effort from Fargas yesterday and it was the first time the o-line opened some running lanes in a long time (which has a lot to do with the limited production in the run game by all 3 backs). But Bush and McFadden should still be options 1 and 1A when everyone is healthy.
October 19th, 2009 at 8:59 am
LOL….
happy troll…..
October 19th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Marshall bucking Al’s orders…no wonder Al looked pissed when they showed him on TV despite us having the lead…that and he was probably thinking, “Damn, there goes my chance to draft Taylor Mays!”.
lol
October 19th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Al:”Why are my headphones wet?”
Herrera: “I put them under the used pads by mistake!”
October 19th, 2009 at 9:01 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 8:53 am
AD will leave Marshall alone until the next loss. Then AD puts the headset on upstairs. They probably let him know in advance that there was a TV camera coming so he put headphones under the maxipads.
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lollol
October 19th, 2009 at 9:03 am
# The NEWS Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Raider O Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Post 188,
Was that a joke?!
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No joke. Anyone else listening to the post-game interview would have heard it as well. Cable said it was “a matter of getting the ok to do it” when asked about the blitzing. Look back at the posts. Lefty heard it too.
It’s clear that Davis had his thumb on the back of Cable’s neck and Cable finally said “He11 with this. I’m doing it my own way”. My guess is Al said “Ok, Cable. I’m tired of this crap. Do what you want but you better be sure it works or your azz if fired.”
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Yep, I listened to the post-game too and heard the same thing. I was a little surprised. A little. I mean, we all know Davis mandates his D-coordinators to run his scheme but to actually hear the coach admit he needs “permission”. Wow.
Sometimes you hear people say things like “they won this game in spite of their qb”. Well, the Raiders won this game in spite of Al Davis!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Rothlesberger and maybe Phillips are the only QBs left on our schedule with the tools to read and beat this new defensive game plan.
The nice thing is that when they think they have read it we can drop man to man and catch them off guard.
I think playing MTM all of this time has made our cover skills stronger than the teams that only play zones, you can’t win with it but it’s great for development and gives you more options if you can play it.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:04 am
And for those who are complaining that the win wasn’t convincing enough please remember that the Raider hating league took one TD away so add 7 to the score. That was not illegal contact on Stanford Routt. That should have been a Raider Touch down!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Huff = bust
Mcfadden = bust
Russell = bust
DHB = bust
pretty pathetic
w/ Schilens and Murphy at wideouts we could be on to something, too bad we’ll keep starting DHB
October 19th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Chris,
Fargas is best as a 6th man like in basketball. Bring him off the bench to change intensity. Also Cable did say that Bush didnt play much because he was dinged up early.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:07 am
the reason the raiders won
SEYMOUR
FARGAS
LECHLER
L. MURPHY
LECHLER KEPT THE EAGLES WITH BAD FIELD POSITION ALL DAY
MAN I’M THINKING ABOUT BUYING A TICKETS TO THE CHARGER GAME NOW
I REALLY THINK WE CAN BEAT THE JET’S. SANCHEZ IS THROWING ALOT OF BAD PASSES AND OUR SECONDARY CAN EXPLOIT THAT AS LONG AS WE CAN STOP THE RUN.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:07 am
IMAGINE IF WE HAD NOT TAKEN DHB AND TOOK E. MONROE OR AN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN WHO COULD OF STARTED IMMEDIATLY.
CRAPTREE GAVE DHB A MONTH AND A HALF HEAD START AND WILL SURPASS HIS STATS IN ONE GAME.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:10 am
The Eagles only averaged 4.8 yards per carry against us…not bad!
Keep on passing Reid! lol
October 19th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Dakota,
I take this win for what it is….A Win.
i dont make excuses for it. i dont say the Eagles were not an elite team cuz they badly beat Tampa, KC and Panthers. I dont say that they were not an elite teams cuz they got blown out by the Saints. Why?
1. An elite team is supposed to blow out doormats right?
2. the Saints hung 40+ on the Giants. Now you gonna tell me the Giants are not an elite team?
You on the other hand have nothing to add except the typical Al this, The raiders are a joke….oh btw, Al is Your God Dakota. Why? cuz you hate his guts but worship his product. Guys like you make me use my name alisgod.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Note to Jerry re Web Exclusive Column: The quote is “nattering nabobs of negativism”, not “negativity”. When you quote William Safire (via Agnew), you darn sure better get it right.
It’s doing the little things well, Jerry, that separates the Pulitzer winners from the rest of you wretched hacks. Focus.
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now that’s some funny schitt…
October 19th, 2009 at 9:13 am
the Jets are going to lose a 4th straight game…
the dolts are going to get beat down tonight. then they’ll make a statement against KC and beat them by about 3 TD’s. then the Raiders will show up and physically dominate the game again (like week 1), but will end the game with a victory this time around.
at our bye week (week 9):
donks 6-1
raiders 4-4
dolts 3-4
chefs 1-6
October 19th, 2009 at 9:18 am
This game reminds me of last year’s Jets game…Alisgod was probably in here talkin schit about the greatness of the Raiders and all that jazz after that game too, lol.
We are still not a very good team.
Cable is still not a good NFL coach.
Fargas still can’t score.
And Al still runs the D.
This game doesn’t change any of those things.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news…
October 19th, 2009 at 9:19 am
This defensive “renissaunce” might change the organization more than anyone thinks.
Do not think that the shareholders will apply enough pressure on Al, if they think he is a threat to their investment.
As a coach he is a definite threat, and the proof was on the feild yesterday.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Jeff Fisher’s time with the Titans may be coming to an end…he is a USC guy…helped McNair become a good QB…
One can only dream…
October 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Of course the UFO and Bigfoot conspirators are in full swing after just a mere mention that Big AL had anything to do with the process whether defense or offense. Marshall never said he needed Big AL’s permission to do anything. Where’s the link to that article? Right, there isn’t one. Fact is it was reported that Marshall made the statement in a joking manner and never said who he was referring too.
But of course UFO’s are living amongst us, Bigfoot is alive and well and teaching school in Washington State and a 80 years old man in a wheel chair has grown men half his age scared to do or say anything that he doesn’t agree with.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:23 am
OUR RAIDERS LOOKED GOOD YESTERDAY!! I’m So Happy!!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:24 am
PIDGEON AKA UPSHAW # 63
October 19th, 2009 at 9:25 am
RRS
the haters are still here.. Cant you hear all the whiners… Bla bla bla we still suck .. Ufck some of you cant even enjoy a win.. were still a long ways off but cant you people just appreciate the effort or the win???
October 19th, 2009 at 9:27 am
If it is true about Al holding the defensive attack back, I really don’t think he can ignore yesterday’s results and demand a return to a non-blitzing scheme. It’s not just about blitzing, which was awesome and I think T-Howard should especially be blitzing a lot more with his athleticism. But it was also running d-line stunts, which is something I was calling for since Week 1 with Trevor Scott. And it’s the threat of the blitz. It slows down the QB’s decision making when he first has to say, OK who’s coming, and then identify who’s blitzing, who dropped, etc.
The threat of the blitz makes the front-4 pass rush all that much more effective.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Dakota: quit being so negative man!
when Chaz, Darren, Luke, Robert & Cornell return this offense is gonna be powerful. I’m talking 30+ points per game!
where are the haters?
Raiders finish 12-4. Cable for Coach of the Year. Al Davis for the Nobel Prize. woohoo!
RRRRRAAAAAAAAIIIDDDDEEERRRRRRSSSSS
October 19th, 2009 at 9:29 am
236.
I couldn’t agree more.
I think our philosphy up front was a straight line rush allowed the LBs more predictablilty in filling gaps, but we were getting trapped too much.
That and Al thought his linemen were bigger and faster than everybody else.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:30 am
This weekend was absolutely great!!!! Good morning, afternoon Natioon!!! We need to play defense like this all year! What good is it to have a good secondary and speed all on defense if its one dimentional?! Thanks Marshall for finally listening to you best defensive player to mix it up! You gotta make the opposing qb think about what he’s gonna do before he does it, and that will make him hold on to the ball longer which will end up with the results we seen yesterday. That’s some damn good football!! And big ups to my man Russsell way to hang in ther, now lets bring in some consistancy and we will be fine!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Javon Walker & Trevor Scott played well against the Jets last year.
I wonder if Javon will be active again in Week 7 ?
Heyward-Bey is gonna make Darrelle Revis look like an average DB… DHB for rookie of the week!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:38 am
It is my job to be negative in here, at least until we show some real signs of life…
We had a heartbeat in week one, then went flat line for four weeks…this game was more of a post death muscle spasm…not much to really gleam from it.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Dakota: Zach Miller will carry this team to 12 wins
booyah!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:40 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Javon Walker & Trevor Scott played well against the Jets last year.
I wonder if Javon will be active again in Week 7 ?
Heyward-Bey is gonna make Darrelle Revis look like an average DB… DHB for rookie of the week!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I can say this: Russell did look a little thinner….or did I have too much vertical stretch on my tv???
October 19th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Dakota, Little Earl Happy Troll – blow it out your arses! none of you have any credibility and everyone here knows it. The three jokes of the board…lol
October 19th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Repost:
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Javon Walker & Trevor Scott played well against the Jets last year.
I wonder if Javon will be active again in Week 7 ?
Heyward-Bey is gonna make Darrelle Revis look like an average DB… DHB for rookie of the week!
October 19th, 2009 at 9:42 am
HIRE SHANAHAN
October 19th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Oh that hurts soooo bad NMIOT!!!!
I may never recover from such abuse!
lol
October 19th, 2009 at 9:43 am
RR what’s up bro! Man I’ve been gulping the kool aid since yesterday, but I think you may have had way more than me lol. Maybe a little rum or extra sugar? There is absolutely no way DHB makes revis look average, he shut down moss soi can’t imagine DHB doing anything at all
October 19th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Go kick a puppy or something….
October 19th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Rockstar,
Zach Miller rules!
Shhhhh, don’t tell Rex Ryan that all they have to do to stop our offense is cover Miller….
We’ll keep that one quiet….shhhhhh….he won’t notice.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Eagles have the fourth best D in the league and we controled the clock and won the game despite the drops and despite missing some quality starters on offense. If Al keeps his nose out of it we should win easy this week… Just win baby…
October 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am
They doubled Miller yesterday and how did that work out? get a clue dude… moron
October 19th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Dakota & DBW:
Heyward-Bey is poised for a breakout game. Revis will be playing him soft, because he doesn’t respect his hands. then like Emeril, BAM! they won’t even see it coming. Cable is a mastermind and he’s kept DHB aka the secret weapon on the shelf, waiting for a time like this to explode.
Heyward-Bey: 5 catches, 130 yards, 2 TD’s
Raiders win 28-14
October 19th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Ok for what? I am seeing improvement on this team. Playing with a little passion for once. Some fire finally even from the qb. Sounds like some people here would have preferred it if we had lost. they probobly had their stupid JR fat jokes all ready to go and are PO’ed.. lol
October 19th, 2009 at 9:52 am
NMIOT
Hey happy troll and Dakota are ok….
October 19th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Dakota’s just mad cuz McFumble is the new Fargas without the heart.. And Happy troll is, well he’s a troll…. I have no excuse 4 earl tho..
October 19th, 2009 at 9:55 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Go kick a puppy or something….
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I leave that up to the fools that get all excited about our one win every four games…those are the guys that get pissed and kick puppies when the realize they have been had…once again.
October 19th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Dakota,
What did we say we would look for? Improved Oline play and the HC getting a clue. It is SOOOO obvious that a lot of you did not pay your 199.95 for the package so you didn’t see the game.
THE reason we were in the game was John Marshall.
THE reason we have not been in games the last 3 weeks has been John Marshall.
What you saw yesterday was an attacking defense with a zone behind it focusing on Westbrook and the short routes over the middle. I have NEVER seen the Raiders play that type of defense for an entire game. The effort that the defense gave because of it being in attack mode all day was INCREDIBLE to watch.
The other thing that happened was TOM CABLE TOSSED THE VERTICAL GAME!
I swear we had the playbook that won us the Houston and Tampa game. Run Run Run and then hit them with the play action. And not 7 step drop vertical passing that we’ve seen all season. Props to Cable for getting his head out of his ass.
I just don’t get the complaints about the QB! He completed 60% of his passes and that 1st pick was clearly a dropped ball by Murphy. Throw in DHB’s drop, and what you guys want the guy to complete 100% of his passes?
What I’m looking for next week is for Marshall to give Al the big middle finger again, and for Cable to stick with the running game. Chaz will be back next week so I expect to see more Russell the Muscle on dump off instead of that punk ass Lawton, more passes to Miller, and finally a WR that will get 4 or 5 catches a game.
Raiders should be able to hold the Jets to under 15 pts, and out running game and kicking game should have us right there.
Watchable football is step 1. Let’s hope Al doesn’t fire Cable and Marshall today for insubordination, and we’ll be good!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:00 am
We Won!!!
We Won!!
We are 2-4!!!
Just Win Baby!!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Dakota
Why do you have to piss on everyone’s happiness? We are all well aware of the realities within this team. Maybe give it a rest until at least Wednesday. We don’t get to enjoy this feeling very often, why not let others enjoy it?
October 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am
They doubled Miller yesterday and how did that work out? get a clue dude… moron
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Lol, you must be blind or dumb, or both…Miller certainly was not double teamed on his TD catch.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
fine. whatever. you prefer misery. i see some light at the end of tunnel. a speck maybe but light none the less
October 19th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Dakota
There are plenty of other things to b1tch about until then. Notre Dame getting beat by USC for the 8th straight time would be a good place to start.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I am neither. look again there was a saftey over the top…
October 19th, 2009 at 10:04 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Dakota & DBW:
Heyward-Bey is poised for a breakout game. Revis will be playing him soft, because he doesn’t respect his hands. then like Emeril, BAM! they won’t even see it coming. Cable is a mastermind and he’s kept DHB aka the secret weapon on the shelf, waiting for a time like this to explode.
Heyward-Bey: 5 catches, 130 yards, 2 TD’s
Raiders win 28-14
October 19th, 2009 at 10:05 am
ldynblk26 Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:24 am
PIDGEON AKA UPSHAW # 63
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Actually, since the pidgeon was out there on D and kickoff, I think the pidgeon was Marquis Cooper checking things out.
Put a number 95 on that bird.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:06 am
I think we found or Fullback in Gary Russell!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:07 am
It would have been easy for this team to call it a season after last week and they didn’t. That comes from the coach…
October 19th, 2009 at 10:08 am
I hope Cable worked on his speech for the Monday morning PC.
Cable: “What a fantastic owner we have! All he cares about is winning! HE suggested that maybe we change things up and attack the LOS. My owner basically told me to do whatever it takes to get this team out of a funk, and I want to thank him for his belief in our players. It’s the players that will make this team great! Again, I’d just like to say that all the credit goes to the owner for putting us in a position to be able to coach these fantastic players up!”
October 19th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Heyward-Bey: 5 catches, 130 yards, 2 TD’s
RRS – Maybe by the end of the season…. If we are lucky.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Don’t give up on DHB yet. I admit it does not look to
promising right now but it has been to easy to D these young guys up since there has not been a threat of a running game and our QB is not doing to well right now. Get Chaz in the mix and give DHB some time and we will see. After looking at DHB in college I don’t agree with the way he is being used right now as well. They need to get him involved with more WR reverses a quick out or two to see if he can make a move or two and get up field with that 4.3 speed. They may even try a couple of jump balls in the corner of the endzone and let him go get it. Football especially offense is a game of rythm and he has to get in rythm with Russel first. He really does not have a role on the team yet. One big catch is all it will take to get him going.
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UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:07 am
IMAGINE IF WE HAD NOT TAKEN DHB AND TOOK E. MONROE OR AN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN WHO COULD OF STARTED IMMEDIATLY.
CRAPTREE GAVE DHB A MONTH AND A HALF HEAD START AND WILL SURPASS HIS STATS IN ONE GAME.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Dogg,
I gave you guys all night to celebrate what a great and meaningful win this was…you really need until Wednesday for the wake-up call?
You know I can’t stand idly by while you guys talk each other into jumping off the cliff and into Kool-Aid sea only to be drowned and devoured by the sharks of reality in the coming weeks! I couldn’t live with myself!
If I can save one soul I will sleep soundly at night!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:10 am
LMAO at all the Pigeon Jokes! That pigeon was special! It wasn’t even scared. That was amazing.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:10 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
fine. whatever. you prefer misery. i see some light at the end of tunnel. a speck maybe but light none the less
I
think it’s the Chattanooga Choo-choo 
Dude 
you 
really have to change your screen name 
How about No More Infield 
October 19th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Decoy
Has
Burners
October 19th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Lakers suck btw
Yes
they do 
October 19th, 2009 at 10:12 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Dakota & DBW:
Heyward-Bey is poised for a breakout game. Revis will be playing him soft, because he doesn’t respect his hands. then like Emeril, BAM! they won’t even see it coming. Cable is a mastermind and he’s kept DHB aka the secret weapon on the shelf, waiting for a time like this to explode.
Heyward-Bey: 5 catches, 130 yards, 2 TD’s
Raiders win 28-14
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If Chaz is back, I think Chaz gets 7 catches for 100+ yards and a TD, while DHB gets single coverage for a play or two. My guess is DHB drops one and catches one for 70 yds and a TD.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:13 am
No More Infield or Trolls Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I am neither. look again there was a saftey over the top…
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Lol, he was covered by a LB and there wasn’t another defender within 7 yards of him…I have it on youtube right now, but I will not post the clip as a favor to you….
October 19th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Dakota
Like I said, most of us know the reality of the situation and don’t need you to remind us. The question is, who pissed in your cereal today? You GAVE US all night to celebrate?! Well that is awfully nice of you. Your wife is the one who is allowed to be crabby, you have no excuse.
“If I can save one soul I will sleep soundly at night!” Maybe concentrate on saving YOUR OWN soul bro, then you will sleep soundly.
Lakers suck btw
October 19th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Dakota Says:
You know I can’t stand idly by while you guys talk each other into jumping off the cliff and into Kool-Aid sea only to be drowned and devoured by the sharks of reality in the coming weeks!
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You know that ‘Dark and Stormy Night’ contest they have every year, where people try to write horrible prose? Enter the above and you just might walk away with first prize. Brilliant.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:16 am
hey go ahead and talk about dakota but dont get at the lakers
October 19th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Love seeing that infield gone!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:21 am
16yearsold16yearfan Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:16 am
hey go ahead and talk about dakota but dont get at the lakers”
Dakota knows what I meant.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Guys!
On a SERIOUS note, this could be the most important Monday for our Raiders in a LONG time. THINK about what happened yesterday!
Cable said F U Al and your vertical offense.
Marshall said F U Al and your 70’s defense.
THINK about that for a minute!
Today, 1 of 2 things is going to happen – Cable will go back to being Al’s puppet or Cable will continue down the path of F U Al.
Cable and Marshall have put Al in a position to prove that all he cares about is winning, and not winning his way.
How this week shakes out, I guess we will see on Sunday when we play the Jets!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Who will start at WRs when Chaz is back?
Chaz & Murphy, or Chaz & DHB?
If it was me, I would start Chaz & Murphy, and play DHB in the Slot.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Evening Nation.
How sweet it is to win one.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:23 am
lol so many comments supporting Fargas and talking about how he was so great, yet both McFumbles and Bush were both hurt. Who else was gonna rush? Rankin? Oh wait, lol. G.Russell? Who was the FB again? LOL, Fargas got the chance based on no other RB healthy, same as Bush did last game against the Buc’s.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:23 am
If you complain both when the team wins and when the team loses, you might be a troll.
If you blame someone when they fail and excuse their successes, you might be a troll.
If you get your football knowledge from EA’s Madden, you might be a troll.
If you get your news from ESPN, you might be a troll.
If you get your draft info from Mel Kiper Jr., you might be a troll.
If you think the ‘A’ and ‘C’ gaps have something to do with anatomy, you might be troll.
If you think you aren’t a troll, you might be a troll.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:23 am
It was awesome to see Louis Murphy blocking downfield on Miller’s td. He made 2 key blocks to make that td happen. I like this kid.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Is Bush injured? He needs more carries!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:26 am
anybody who isn’t sold on DHB is a hater & a racist
the kid has talent. thats why he was chosen 7th overall. not his fault the Raiders have a bust at QB!
Russell owes Zach Miller a game check after his performance yesterday. Z Miller made JaWalrus look average instead of horrible against a good defense like Philly
October 19th, 2009 at 10:27 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkYsXneqRpQ
murph with the big hustle… 2nd week in a row BTW
October 19th, 2009 at 10:27 am
checking in to see if the usual suspects are moaning about anything and everything even after an improbable Raider victory over a quality opponent. Yup. Sigh.
glad to see RaiderDogg keeping y’all real.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
BadMoodGuy Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:23 am
If you complain both when the team wins and when the team loses, you might be a troll.
If you blame someone when they fail and excuse their successes, you might be a troll.
If you get your football knowledge from EA’s Madden, you might be a troll.
If you get your news from ESPN, you might be a troll.
If you get your draft info from Mel Kiper Jr., you might be a troll.
If you think the ‘A’ and ‘C’ gaps have something to do with anatomy, you might be troll.
If you think you aren’t a troll, you might be a troll.
Obviously
BMG 
has no knowledge of trolls 
October 19th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Dogg,
No one pissed in my cereal, sadly I am not crabby. I may sound crabby, but I am more amused than anything. I would be crabby if the Raiders were a decent team and had lost a game they should have won. I was crabby after the Super Bowl loss. I was crabby after we got screwed in NE. I was even crabby after the week one loss to Denver last year. I was crabby after we drafted DHB. I was crabby after Al hired Tom Cable as HC.
No, not crabby…just waiting for real signs of life…yesterday wasn’t it…sorry.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:30 am
# jhill Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Guys!
On a SERIOUS note, this could be the most important Monday for our Raiders in a LONG time. THINK about what happened yesterday!
Cable said F U Al and your vertical offense.
Marshall said F U Al and your 70’s defense.
THINK about that for a minute!
Today, 1 of 2 things is going to happen – Cable will go back to being Al’s puppet or Cable will continue down the path of F U Al.
Cable and Marshall have put Al in a position to prove that all he cares about is winning, and not winning his way.
How this week shakes out, I guess we will see on Sunday when we play the Jets!
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EXACTLY!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:31 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:31 am
What a ridiculous blog.
I read several entries then I post one and my post is ahead of all the entries I just read!
Get a grip Jerry!
And I
thought that it was just because Jerry 
doesn’t like trolls 
October 19th, 2009 at 10:31 am
What a ridiculous blog.
I read several entries then I post one and my post is ahead of all the entries I just read!
Get a grip Jerry!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Raiders won Im happy lets do it again next week!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Dakota- How’s Andre Smith doing so far this year?
October 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
so if they double Miller and DHB as well then someone is going to be open. four defenders on two guys. sounds like schillens is going to have a big day.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:36 am
408Raider,
thanks for the YouTube link.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am
If Chaz is back, I think Chaz gets 7 catches for 100+ yards and a TD, while DHB gets single coverage for a play or two. My guess is DHB drops one and catches one for 70 yds and a TD.
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If Chaz is healthy enough to face the Jets he’ll get blanked by Revis. DHB, on the other hand, will be in the endzone aka “the BEY area” at least twice on Sunday …
October 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Morning M, good to see you my friend
Dakota
To each his own I guess. It’s probably just because the Laker’s suck or something…
October 19th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Leave DHB and Murphy where they are and put Chaz in the slot… let the other teams nickel guy try and cover Chaz….
October 19th, 2009 at 10:39 am
What’s the difference between this game, the SD game and the other three we lost?
Really good luck.
In the first half Russell played well, was accurate and in that 12 yard run showed some good moves.
In the second half he was forcing the ball in, throwing into double coverage and even missing the receiver completly.
At least three of his second half passes could have easily been intereceptions but we were lucky.
Was he better? Yes. He’s still slow moving though and by the time he steps back into that pocket the defense is sharing the space. That’s not all the fault of a leaky line it’s Russell moving so slow.
The defense won this game.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:40 am
wow! we won! look at that D go! pressuring the Qb, blitzing, tackling!…Jamarcus….well he can’t hit a wr, but hell, at least he’s got mojo with zack and the FB…Fargas made sure Philli’s D did not feel it was a scrimmage, man, you gotta love fargas, he runs with huevos! I felt the refs helped us a little bit, but c´mon they owe us a ton!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:40 am
in general sports fans are everything you would not wish your child to grow up to be.
example – Mark Sanchize.
on the road in the Superdome he stinks it up against a very good team. Que sera.
on Monday night in Miami he plays superbly yet loses.
and yesterday against a downtrodden Buffy squad he is horrendous, costing his team a game.
weeks 1 -3 he is praised as a god.
week 4 he is mortal.
week 5 he is again excellent.
week 6 he is BOOed unmercifully by HIS fans.
you tell me how immature are the fans weighing in on a career exactly six games long.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:41 am
I’m out
Try to enjoy the victory if you can.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:41 am
you are very welcome M… I was gonna post the Pigeon 1 also but….
October 19th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Ghost to the Post Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Dakota- How’s Andre Smith doing so far this year?
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Injured, but still better than DHB…
October 19th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Later Dogg….
Dont trip the haters will always be here…
October 19th, 2009 at 10:43 am
on jamarcus: another 4th &1, another wide open receiver, another incompletion. The kid has no deep ball, but we won! woooo!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:43 am
anybody who works for Al and is stupid enough to say “F U” to him will be fired on the spot without pay.
anybody lining up to hire Cable, Hackett or Tollner?
didn’t think so. these guys are just happy to be employed. just because they change things up, doesn’t mean they don’t respect the owner/thier boss.
Al Davis says he’d rather be right than consistant. As long as the team is playing hard & playing well (despite the W/L record) these coaches will have the freedom to mix it up on occasion. it’s not like we’re going to scrap the playbook at midseason …
October 19th, 2009 at 10:43 am
CHECK IT OUT JERRY!
Trolls repost of my post is now AHEAD of my post!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:46 am
All these 100 yrd game predictions for Dhb how about a 3 rec 60 yrd or anything babysteps babysteps.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:47 am
right now i’m laughing at fantasy owners who picked up Jeremy Maclin, thinking he was going to have an outstanding game against Oakland, like he did against Tampa Bay …
October 19th, 2009 at 10:49 am
later RaiderDogg, always a pleasure.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:49 am
You might as well scrap the playbook….JaCarcus can’t understand it.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:50 am
RaiderRockstarr says “anybody who isn’t sold on DHB is a hater and a racist”?!
I’m going to assume that you’re being facetious because that’s a really dumb statement.
Maybe they just like people to catch the ball.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:51 am
M Lonetree: I couldn’t agree more
I’d trade Russell for Sanchez in a heartbeat!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Al Davis says he’d rather be right than consistant. As long as the team is playing hard & playing well (despite the W/L record) these coaches will have the freedom to mix it up on occasion. it’s not like we’re going to scrap the playbook at midseason …
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Seriously, did you see the game? I ask that because so many people were asking for a link and have already said they didn’t see it.
RRS,
The offensive playbook/playcalling/sequence or whatever you want to call it was DIFFERENT than it’s been ALL SEASON.
I have NEVER seen the Raiders play the defense they played yesterday. When you have PLAYERS and COACHES saying that they HOPE they will be ALLOWED to continue to play this way then isn’t it OBVIOUS?
Of course they aren’t literally saying FU to Al, don’t be silly!
But they CLEARLY wen’t against the company mantra yesterday and pretty much told you they are bracing themselves for the Monday fallout.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Maybe they just like people to catch the ball.
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ENGLAND: Heyward-Bey is the best player on offense outside of Miller & Gallery.
you must be a hater or a racist. which is it?
October 19th, 2009 at 10:54 am
But they CLEARLY wen’t against the company mantra
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nobody does anything in Alameda without big Al’s stamp of approval. Every Raider fan out there is calling Tom Cable & crew a “puppet” , but when we change things up, all of the sudden he’s not? which is it? a puppet when we lose & a guy saying F U to Al when we win?
I’ve never heard of anything so stupid.
Earl thinks i’m an obama supporter? LOL.
ask Dakota, MR, Kell, BSJ or TW …
October 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am
RaiderRockstarr says “anybody who isn’t sold on DHB is a hater and a racist”?!
—————————————————–Don’t be too hard on RaiderRockheaderStar…he learned that line from the White House….(substitute Obama for DHB as proof)
October 19th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Don’t know how badly Bush is injured but we still need to start Bush down the middle and alternate him with Fargas.
Having said that I love the way Fargas plays and all you guys who keep calling for him to be traded can kiss my Fargass.
Looks like we found a good fullback with Russell.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:56 am
He maybe better than DHB. But, according to you he was the Left Tackle of the future and he barely looks like he will ever play in the NFL. And I never once said I wanted DHB. I just told you what a stiff Andre Smith was. I would have prefered Crabtree myself.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Louis Murphy is a great blocker…too bad he drops so many passes…can he bulk up and play RT next year?
October 19th, 2009 at 10:57 am
What can I say? I have been losing hope for the last several weeks, But then a miracle happened. My cherished Oakland Raiders decided to play with heart and purpose as they did for the majority of the opener against S.D.
Please forgive any redundant obsevations here. I’m sure someone else commented on these thoughts-I’m just pyched!
-Who would have thought blitzing really does work! lol
-No Nnamdi yet defense looked good. (even Routt, who was screwed on P.I. call)
-Why is Jonathan Holland returning kicks? Plz Cable anyone else next week!
-Why does Louis Murphy get qouted every week, yet we don’t hear much from rest of team? (I get that he’s outspoken)
-Respect the somewhat aggresive playcalling. ( at least for us lol) going for it on 4th, not running it at the end of game on 3rd down etc; (it’s like we really wanted it!)
-I guess Mcnabb’s “pep talk” helped!-He may need one now lol
-Cable’s job is safe for at least now. Hold of the Gruden talk for a couple more weeks.
-I know Bush/Mcfadden are the more “talented” backs but man can Fargas pass block and pick up the blitz. (good attitude as well)
-Murphy made me laugh with his “flop”, I thought I was watching the NBA.
-Pidgeon power!, perhaps are new good luck charm?
-I live in Ma, and it’s nice to finaly be able to wear my gear without total ridicule.
-I was worried at the end of the game when cable told Russell to EAT the clock, that Jamarcus would take him literally. What’s the matter coach? I was just doing what you asked?- All in good fun, Go Raiders!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:57 am
O and all of you Fairweather fans that stayed home last week. Please do the same this week it was easy to park and fun at the game.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Jhill,
You do understand that in suggesting Murphy move to RT I am not really complementing him as a wr right?
October 19th, 2009 at 10:58 am
What, no mention of Jaramcus miss of a wide open Murphy on 4th & 1. C’mon, truth be told, we won despite Jamarcus and DHB, but hey, a win is a win. The D showed some heart. Howard played lights out!
October 19th, 2009 at 10:58 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:47 am
right now i’m laughing at fantasy owners who picked up Jeremy Maclin, thinking he was going to have an outstanding game against Oakland, like he did against Tampa Bay …
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guilty… I also started McNabb over cutler… I will probably loose this week but I dont care the RAIDERS won and thats all that matters….
October 19th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Louis Murphy is a great blocker…too bad he drops so many passes…can he bulk up and play RT next year?
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LOL!
Man people just have their favorites who can do no wrong. Murphy has literally phucked off several games, or shall I say points since the NO preseason game.
But he can just do NO wrong in some folks eyes. Never mind that he drops 2 or 3 passes EVERY game.
It’s too funny how some of these folks pick “their guy”, lol!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:01 am
REPOST:
Hey RealMaddenRaider. . . .
Hey RichoCrap. . . .
Hey Dakota. . . . .
Hey, the rest of you whining little monkeys. . . . .
O.K., I’m going to post Richcrap’s comment from a few days ago:
Richocrap says:
“What Al does is prevent the players from playing, the coaches from coaching, and the team from winning.”
Hmmm. . . .
Hmmm. . . .
Hmmm. . . .
O.K. Fools: Answer a few questions for us all:
1. How exactly did Al Davis prevent the Raider D-Lineman from playing out of their mind?
2. How exactly did Al Davis prevent the Raiders from blitzing? I thought Al didn’t allow anyone to blitz?
3. How exactly did Al Davis prevent JaMarcus Russell from practicing his drop-backs and developing his touch passes on screen passes?
4. How exactly did Al Davis prevent L. Murphy from making 2 great blocks on one play?
5. How exactly did Al Davis prevent Tom Cable from calling a great game?
6. How exactly did Al Davis prevent Justin Fargas from playing his heart out.
You people are FOOLS. The Raiders won today because they played their ass off for an entire football game. Plain and simple. Al Davis had nothing to do with that, just as he had nothing to do with us getting blown out last week.
Al Davis puts the pieces of this team together. And when those pieces come together and put out this type of effort, we have a chance to be good.
Period.
Now go ahead Richocrap, MaddenRaider & Dakota (and you countless others). . . .
Let me see how you’re gonna play spin doctor.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:02 am
408: i never start any fantasy players against the Raiders!
I even benched McNabb for David Garrard. LOL
I don’t own any donks, dolts or chefs either. just my policy.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Jerry,
How the hell are we supposed to have a proper argument in here when the posts are all out of order?
October 19th, 2009 at 11:03 am
RRS,
Look dude, you can keep up all the BS if you want to man! It’s all good.
You OBVIOUSLY did not hear it COME STRAIGHT OUT OF CABLE’S MOUTH in the post game interview on the Raider station.
You OBVIOUSLY have not seen Nnamdi’s quotes about how Marshall said he was going to blitz even thought he knew he would get yelled at for it.
You keep going with your propaganda if you want to. I’m just trying to tell you what the guy said.
It was sooo funny. Papa tried to put him on the spot and flat out have him commit to the type of defensive pressure we saw today. I can’t convey the obvious …. what’s the word …. M, help me out …. You know, the vibe you get from someone who obviously can’t say what he wants to say …. Well he ended up saying something like if I’m allowed to continue doing it. The funny part was he had JUST said that if I’m going to do this, I’m going to do it my way. I don’t want to just sit back in Cover 1, yada, yada, yada, lol. THEN Papa tried to corner him, and he back pedalled so quickly. OBVIOUSLY, he has to be ALLOWED to do it again next week.
Well I say if Al tells him NO, go back to the old way, Cable and Marshall should once again say F U Al and call the game he wants to call.
DARE Al to fire him over it! Make Al do that presser, lol!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:03 am
DakotA:
I really like this guy Murphy. Sure he drops some but he’s a rookie.
Watching him block twice for Miller on that touchdown was terrific even if Miller did have to slow down to let him catch up and block the second time.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Why can’t posts be in order!!!!!!!!!!!!! So annoying!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Trolls
know what you’re 
going to say before you even say it 
See posts 279 and 282 and posts 300 and 301 for examples 
October 19th, 2009 at 11:07 am
ENGLAND: if you hate DHB, you hate the Raiders…
you just got your Raider card revoked. so long sucka!
u rooting for the dolts or donks tonight?
the Raider fanbase can live without an austin powers clone.
i’m out. enjoy the day fellas!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:08 am
# Chris in NY Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Fargas carried the ball 23 times for 87 yards and 0 TDs yesterday. It’s not like he had a 200 yard game or something. He averaged 3.8 per carry to Bush’s 3.7 in the game. For the season Fargas is averaging 3.0 per carry to Bush’s 3.7. Both Bush and McFadden have higher average yards per carry and TDs than Fargas since the beginning of last season despite Fargas having about 2x as many carries as either of them.
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Chris: Why do you guys make such a big deal about yards/carry? Come on man. Fargas ran with violence and that’s how he always runs.
Defenders HATE that. As much as I like D-Mac, he’s got toothpick legs and goes down with arm tackles. I don’t want my starting tailback to only be good for the long gainers. You have to move the chains in the NFL.
And contrary to what you and others have said, the O-Line did NOT open up many holes at all yesterday.
Fargas made something out of nothing on at least 10-12 occasions.
Some of you guys are so enamoured with “talent” all the time, that you don’t realize that it’s the grunt work that translates to winning football.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Troll 35 are you the moderator or the one moving the posts around?
Just asking.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Has anyone found Nnamdi’s eye yet?
What about Tommy Kelly’s spine?
October 19th, 2009 at 11:11 am
We won!!
We won!!
Defense allowed 4.3 YPC, but they played well.
-TK & Warren are backups at best!
-TH & Kirk can play descent, but the rest of our LBs are STs players at best!
-Our DBs are Solid except for Eugene.
-Cooper C, Green, and Satele are backups at best.
-Fargas is a great backup, but he’s not a starter.
- Huff has 3 INTs, so why isn’t he starting?
We need to fix these issues before we can compete as a good NFL team. I’m glad we won, but we are still 2-4!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I do …
I was agreeing with your sarcasm.
Murphy has been SLIGHTLY better than DHB, IMO!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Sorry Jhill, I figured you were arguing with me like everyone else, lol.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Football is won in the trenches we dominated their O-line and our O-line played well its a pretty simple game great effort and great win if losing and giving up are contagious then so is winning.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Alisgod,
You post that same crap in here every week, you are bound to be right once every four or five games…congrats lol.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Like one poster said after the game yesterday, it’s like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny might as well showed up yesterday right alongside that defensive scheme we played.
I just can not get over the fact that WE looked like Pittsburgh and Philly yesterday. I mean, there we so many different looks yesteday that even when we only rushed 4, it looked like a blitz.
PUH-LEEZE let us see that again next week against the Jets! The we have TWO WEEKS to work on it and get better at it!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE -HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:22 am
For the record, I kind of like DHB being on the field.
His speed could eventually be really useful.
I just don’t like people accusing other people of being racist just because they disagree with them or contradict their opinion.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Football is won in the trenches we dominated their O-line
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Are you serious? Russell was running for his life the WHOLE game. Bush was doing much of anything, and Fargas only rushed for 80 yds. I know it SEEMED that way based on what we’ve seen the past 3 weeks, but we REALLY need Gallery back, and Barnes at RT! I mean we REALLY need for that to happen. I hate to say this, but I’d prefer Cornbread over Pears.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hey JERRY!!!!
when are you gonna make with the fix????
October 19th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I’m back and I’m dressed in black. There is hope for this season. There is hope for Jamarcus. I won’t lie I had already giving up on him, yet he may be able to turn it around. What impressed me most was he calmness in face of the blitz, he even made a couple of plays, yes he missed some but he made some.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Listening to talk radio in NY today.
The same fans who were annointing Sanchez the 2nd coming of Joe Montana 3 weeks ago are now almost universally calling for him to get benched.
I guess it’s not just Raiders fans who have zero patience when it comes to letting a young QB develop.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
If you want to beat the Blog malfunction and get your post in order …..all you have to do is….type your post….copy it….exit the blog….re-enter the blog….paste the post immeadiatly ….submit
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This method also works to defeat the dreaded :your posting too quickly error.
A pain in the ass ….but there Moron I T guy isn’t going to fix it
October 19th, 2009 at 11:32 am
408 says
“…I don’t care the Raiders won and that’s all that matters”!
I’m with you brother Raider.
Let’s ENJOY the win!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Pass the beer 4EVA!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:34 am
jhill Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Football is won in the trenches we dominated their O-line
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Are you serious? Russell was running for his life the WHOLE game. Bush was doing much of anything, and Fargas only rushed for 80 yds. I know it SEEMED that way based on what we’ve seen the past 3 weeks, but we REALLY need Gallery back, and Barnes at RT! I mean we REALLY need for that to happen. I hate to say this, but I’d prefer Cornbread over Pears
——————————————————-For Gods sake JHill learn to read or learn Football 101 or both……He was talking about the Raider Defensive line dominating there Ofensive Line….get a CLUE.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Trade McFelldown while we can still get a 2nd rounder for his sorry azz…
October 19th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Andy Reid is a pie wagon, how can a coach preach being in shape to his players and then show up looking like the fkn michlin man!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
ER
Kinda early 4 beers here… But ill burn 1 with ya!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
I agree JHill,
Pears is terrible. He didn’t do anything glaringly bad yesterday that I saw, but he had a very rough couple of games before that. He’s a backup at best.
Barnes should definitely be in at RT if he’s healthy.
A healthy line with Henderson, Gallery and Barnes will be a tremendous upgrade. I guess I can live with Morris at center based on Cable’s statement that he knows the calls really well and that’s an important part of the position. Not sure if Carlisle should still be starting at RG though. Wonder if Green, Langston, McQuistan, Satele or somebody else could be an improvement there.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Louis Murphy is still a rookie, making rookie mistakes but you certainly can’t fault him on attitude, energy & desire. He reminds me of a very young Hines Ward – especially when it comes to downfield blocking! We need a continual effort like that from all players for a full four quarters.
I’ll give credit to JaBustis – he was significantly improved from last week. He’s still got quite a ways to go but he was part of the solution this week. Props to the D. They showed up. Props to Marshall for having the courage to call the feared blitzes. That made all the differences. We now know for sure that we can play D if we are not stuck with 1980 game plans. I like Russell at FB. He did a great job there, especially on 3rd downs. When DMac comes back stick him in the slot as a WR. That’s where he belongs and will do his best. I also say make room for & go get Louis Rankin and make him the 3rd RB behind Bush & Fargas.
Now for the O-line. Gallery will be back soon so how about a line-up of Hendersen, Gallery, Cooper, Walker & Barnes? That should toughen up our middle protection and enable our running game to flourish.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:39 am
the best thing JR did yesterday was making those screens and dump offs look routine. We all know those were really hard to execute for quite sometime now. Sad but it is what it is.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:41 am
JB Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Louis Murphy is still a rookie, making rookie mistakes but you certainly can’t fault him on attitude, energy & desire. He reminds me of a very young Hines Ward – especially when it comes to downfield blocking! We need a continual effort like that from all players for a full four quarters.
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Hope you’re right JB. Ward is a truly great player who does it all. If Murphy ever developed into a Hines Ward type player he’d be a tremendous piece of the puzzle.
But Ward definitely would’ve caught the pass that bounced off Murphy’s hands for that 1st INT. Of course Murphy’s still a rookie and you have to expect stuff like that from time to time with rookie WRs.
The one thing I’d really love to see Murphy work on is keeping his feet active with the ball in the air and tracking the ball better. I’ve seen a few times where he waited for the ball to come to him instead of going after it aggressively. In at least one of those cases it led to an INT. Also, on that 4th down play action pass, I know JaMarcus badly underthrew the ball, but I wonder if Murphy should’ve been able to judge the ball was going to be short and go get it rather than just falling to the ground at the last second in an attempt to catch it.
In short: Murphy does a lot of things that show potential and are great signs of the type of football player he can be. But he really needs to work on his ball skills.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Football is won in the trenches we dominated their O-line and our O-line played well …
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Lil Earl … You happy now?
When are you ever going to learn? Next thing you know you’ll be checking my posts for grammar.
Try reading before you post and make a fool … ehhhh nevermind!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Chris,
Off the top of my head, Pears gave up a big sack on 3rd down, stumbled-bumbled-and fell on his face right in front of a Fargas screen and the play ended up 2 yds short of the first down, lol. That play was hilarious. And there was a play where Pears’ guy was all over JRuss, but he got it off to Russell the Muscle. I thought they might replay it and call Russell’s knee down, but we got a break.
Point being, which EVERYONE knows, except lil earl, is that we need an upgrade at that position. Along with LG and C. According to lil earl, it doesn’t matter that Pears sucks, Satele gets blown 2 yds backwards, Carlisle can’t block anyone, and the same with Morris, LOL! The ZBS makes up for all their shortcomings. LMFAO!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Come on Napa, arrest Cable before Al signs him to an extension after this watershed win!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Trade McFelldown while we can still get a 2nd rounder for his sorry azz…
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you you you a – hole!
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What’s your point?!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Dakota Says
October 19th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Trade McFelldown while we can still get a 2nd rounder for his sorry azz…
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you you you a – hole!
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What’s your point?!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Any FOOL that insisted on drafting McFadden should have his brain checked. The Raiders clearly are better off without him. He either fumbles the ball or trips over the wind and hurts his fragile self. NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN DRAFTED! His college back up is better than he is. Hell JUSTIN FARGAS is better than McFadden is. McFadden is like the car Jaguar. Looks sleek but always in the shop and NEVER reliable.
Thanks to all of the IDIOTS that lobbied to draft this complete BUST!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Trade McFelldown while we can still get a 2nd rounder for his sorry azz…
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you you you a – hole!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Hey 408!
Here you go:
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009101808/2009/REG6/eagles@raiders/recap/full-story#tab:watch
October 19th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:34 am
“Trade McFelldown while we can still get a 2nd rounder for his sorry azz…”
Good to see SOME people sill have their heads on straight.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:53 am
The one thing I’d really love to see Murphy work on is keeping his feet active with the ball in the air and tracking the ball better. I’ve seen a few times where he waited for the ball to come to him instead of going after it aggressively. In at least one of those cases it led to an INT. Also, on that 4th down play action pass, I know JaMarcus badly underthrew the ball, but I wonder if Murphy should’ve been able to judge the ball was going to be short and go get it rather than just falling to the ground at the last second in an attempt to catch it.
In short: Murphy does a lot of things that show potential and are great signs of the type of football player he can be. But he really needs to work on his ball skills.
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You are right of course but a lot of that will come with proper coaching and real game experience. Attitude & energy are things you can’t teach. It just has to be there from the get go. Murphy possesses those intangibles and that’s why I think he’s going to be just fine. If he doesn’t succeed it won’t be due to his failings but rather poor coaching. All the pieces are there. It’s up to the coaches to come up with a finished product.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Hey “BS Detector” lol, why don’t you grow a pair and post a comment under your usual handle? Have a little self-respect.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Mr. Louis Murphy & his sidekick “The Pigeon from the Black Hole” just knocked down another Eagle.
We now have a leader, Mr. Murphy, on offense as well as defense (Mr. Asomugha).
Mr. Murphy stepped up and admitted Antonio Pierce was correct in that we were flat, when management and coaching was looking for positive propoganda.
We Blitzed, and it was effective. Mr. C. Johnson gave up only one big play, he also shut down the WRs the rest of the game & made a devstating hit on the screen pass that took the fight out of the Eagles.
Mr. Routt has become a man among men, he stepped up with his first full time game, following the eye injury to Mr. Asomugha, in more than a year, hopefully Nnamdi’s injury isn’t serious more so for his eye sight than his playing career.
Mr. Miller steady as ever, and made a big play, is this the longest TD by a Raider TE? He is now just a step from being with the great Raider TEs of the past, Mr. Christiansen, Mr. Chester, and the Ghost to the Post, Mr. Casper.
Mr. Seymour & Co. dominated the eagles offensive line, taking Mr. Davis’ defensive philosophy to heart that, “the QB must go down and he must go down hard.”
LBs were solid, kicking game was solid,
Mr. Fargas & Mr. Bush way to run hard and making the most with the limited carries.
Return game, you need to step up or simply down for a touchback on KOR and go for punt blocks!
WRs way to block, I also remember when Mr. Heyward-Bey had a key block on mr. McFadden’s TD run.
Mr. Murphy, Mr. Asomugha, & Mr. Seymour keep leading this team, it’s rubbing off on to your teammates, I think I saw Jamarcus slap a teammate or two on the butt for motivational purposes.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:56 am
The Raiders blitz less frequently than ANY team in the NFL at 13.1 percent.
^^^^^^^Wow! That tells us something right there doesn’t?
See what happens old man Al, Cable and Marshall when you actually do some stunts, move people around on the line, and mix up some blitzes more often??
On offense….see what happens Cable and Tollner when you use the short passing game and use your RB’s as receivers out of the backfield and use your TE’s on the short stuff….instead of having a struggling QB force the ball downfield with LOW percentage throws to ROOKIE WR’s??
You actually sustain drives, instead of killing drives!
Sheesh….
Raiders football…..so easy a caveman can do it!
And they do it yesterday! Heyoooo…..LOL
Sheesh!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:57 am
“BS Detector” you are so afraid to post that McFadden hate under your usual handle because you are nervous that McFadden will come back and play well.
Have you been gender tested, because I think you are talking out of your vag.
At least Bo has the balls to make those comments under his regular handle.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:58 am
OK. OK. Play McFelldown in the slot. Even if he fumbles after the catch he will be ahead of our other WRs.
Dakota,
Would you trade DMAC for Monroe or Oher or Andre Smith right now?
October 19th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Sup Fellas! Great win yesterday. Can’t believe Stanford “I can’t guard that Route” had a good overall game with all those minutes. The boys definitely looked inspired. Hopefully, we’ll keep it up and get the self confidence good teams need (and have) that if we can beat the Eagles (though they did play poorly), we can at least compete with anyone. Good win. Murphy’s downfield blocks on that play were beyond huge for sending a message about attitude to the rest of the locker room. Florida definitely breeds winners, and I’m glad we got one of ‘em down for the cause.
Looking forward to us beating the Jets two years in a row…..
October 19th, 2009 at 11:58 am
I don’t know about trading McFadden …
I don’t know about sticking him back in the I formation either, but trading the guy?
Put him in the slot, motion him out of the backfield to the outside WR spot, run some reverses and quick screens to the guy.
But if they plan on using him like we have so far, then maybe we should trade him.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:59 am
DMac will be a great asset as a slot WR. He can be our Welker. I think he’d thrive at that position and his YAC will be outstanding. He’s simply out of position in the NFL. He’s not a 20-30 touch RB between the tackles- he doesn’t have the build for that. Get him the ball in the open, mismatched against a nickle back or LB, and it’s lights out.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Speaking of I think I saw …
Was that a pump fake from Russell yesterday, or was I trippin’?
October 19th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Can anyone who went to the game confirm what I thought I was seeing on the tube?
Is Gerrard Warren without question the most vocal guy on the sidelines?
October 19th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Crude Earl is a joke.
AlisGod is a joke.
Al Davis is most certainly a joke.
Raiders won yesterday because the coaches successfully lobbied Al to deviate from the “Raider Tradition”. Next week against the Jets, it’s back to normal. We run the ball 15 times next week, no blitzing and man coverage on defense. Watch. Jets are hungry for a win, too. It will be lopsided.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Finally Marshall got to use the speed of the line backers to get pressure , that’s been lacking in this defensive scheme, that and mixing coverages along with stunts and blitzes. Maybe Nnamdi is getting through to the owner.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
# jhill Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Can anyone who went to the game confirm what I thought I was seeing on the tube?
Is Gerrard Warren without question the most vocal guy on the sidelines?
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Don’t you mean G- Money?
October 19th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Hey Jerry!
You want to start some shyt?!?!?
I date you to right a blog focusing on Marshall NOT playing Al’s defense.
Listen to his interview after the game with Papa and throw a lot of stuff in there about Cable saying he wants to run this type of defense but he needs the owners approval.
Focus on Al claiming that if it truly is about Just Win Baby, he will let the obviously effective defense we just saw run it’s course for the rest of the year instead of forcing the Raider 1 back on this defense.
Focus on how the PLAYERS have been BEGGING for this forever!
Cmon Jerry! Make it happen!
Save us!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
** DARE
October 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
JHill:
Actually, I saw Warren giving the offense some emphatic advice and generally he’s been getting in a few faces.
Some people needed waking up.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Just wondering: How can a team with LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles be ranked 32nd in the league in rushing?
October 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Bo, I’d certainly trade DHB for any of those guys…I would trade McFadden for Clady though!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Hopefully Mr. Gallery can return this week at LG, thereby putting Mr. Morris back at C, where he is more natural and calls better lineblocking schmes for the unit.
Also time to see if Mr. K. Barnes & Mr. L. Walker can play the right side of the line together, can you imagine having those two power blocking side by side?
We can beat the Jets next week, as well as committ Raider retribution on the Chargers the following week, but we must focus on the New York Jets, especially with their best DT out and their QB regressing.
With the new Mr. Russell to Mr. Russell combination we are now giving opposing defenses another play to think about.
Raiders defeat the Jets!
Defense dominate the Jets!
Offense do whatever it takes, just as Mr. Murphy lead by example and proved it to you on the field!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
PRIEST:
I was reading your comments on the last thread about the blitz.
You’re right. Traditionally, it is a play used by weak teams when their front four can’t cut it.
It worked this time because the Eagles weren’t expecting it-or zone defense-but more often than not it’s going to set fire to your valuables.
Still, times and schemes change.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Barnes should have been our RT from day one, but Cable was too busy being cute by pretending Barnes had a chance to start at LT.
Arrest this man at once!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Oh, and for the record, Mr. Routt was robbed of an excellent interception and reurn TD!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
This is BS… I cant even do my 408 thing cuz this damn blog is all busted…
October 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Ok England, Thanks!
I was wrong about that guy then. I had him as a check collector. He’s turned into a solid vet, and we need guys like him on the team.
What about Kelly? Is he as vocal and fired up as Money on the sidelines? What type of effort do you see him giving that we can’t see on TV.
I was glad to hear that DHB is one of the first guys on the field hours before the game working on his hands. That’s all you can ask out of these guys at this point.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Just wondering: How can a team with LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles be ranked 32nd in the league in rushing?
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Because I have Philip Rivers as my starting FFL QB (and Gates at TE)…yeah baby!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
The effective blitzing will now keep opposing offenses from simply calculating what our plain defensive schemes are/will be.
The Raiders have proven they can be effective with a man to man coverage and a blitzing-zone coverage defense,
Jets won’t know what hit’em!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I didn’t see Priest’s comment’s England but here’s my take on the blitz …
You better have some damn good corners!
and
Pressure will bust a pipe!
For the exact same reasons that some folks would consider it wise to blitz our QB, I bring the house at a guy like Mark Sanchez. Rookie QB, we can take away “This is Braylon”, and our LBs can account for Washington by playing a short zone.
Following week against Rivers? You can’t let that guy sit back and have 4 or seconds to get the ball off. Again, I trust our corners against their WRs, and we should be able to keep Sproles in check by playing that zone.
Now Brady or Manning in the shotgun? I might think twice about how I blitz. But we are NOT playing those type of guys every week, and every week that we don’t, bring the house!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I’d love to see how this group of players would play for a real NFL head coach.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
“The Raiders blitz less frequently than ANY team in the NFL at 13.1 percent.”
^^^^^^^Wow! That tells us something right there doesn’t?
See what happens old man Al, Cable and Marshall when you actually do some stunts, move people around on the line, and mix up some blitzes more often??
On offense….see what happens Cable and Tollner when you use the short passing game and use your RB’s as receivers out of the backfield and use your TE’s on the short stuff….instead of having a struggling QB force the ball downfield with LOW percentage throws to ROOKIE WR’s??
You actually sustain drives, instead of kill drives! What a concept huh?
The offensive still needs to score more TD’s. An example of the weird play calling is the end around reverse to DHB on a 3rd and 10 within the 30 yard line??
Like to see the end around reverse finally with DHB, but on 3rd and 10?? Cable and Tollner….you run that type of play on 1st and 10 or 2nd and 8…..NOT on freakin 3rd and 10!
Come on DAMMIT!
Sheesh….
Raiders football…..so easy a caveman can do it!
And they did it yesterday! Go caveman football! Heyoooo…..LOL
October 19th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Just wondering: How can a team with LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles be ranked 32nd in the league in rushing?
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quit copying peoples twitters at least give them credit when you cut and paste.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Speaking of Brady, how about New England piling it on in that game?!
That was truly a pile of unnecessary.
New England, and especially their head coach, need to get their just deserts.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Hey “BS Detector” lol, why don’t you grow a pair and post a comment under your usual handle? Have a little self-respect.
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Sorry little girl, this is my one and only moniker.
Nice way to avoid the truth though isn’t it you little b1tch?
McFadden sucks and you wanted him. END OF STORY. Your football knowledge is quite limited and it frusrates the HELL OUT OF YOU. Understandable, I would be too if I was so clearly wrong about something taht you woudln’t shut up about.
Did I mention that you are a moron. No wonder you are a lonely little kid with no life and never tasted pu$$y. Move out of mom’s basement once and for all and maybe, just maybe, you will get laid. Retards need love too. hahahahahahaha
October 19th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I’d love to see how this group of players would play for a real NFL head coach.
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Guess you didn’t watch the game yesterday then. Moron.
Let me guess, you would be a better coach? The guy that sucked on McFadden’s dik so long that his lips are chapped? The guy that wanted to draft a BUST of a RB when the Raiders CLEARLY needed help on both lines?
Imbecile.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
“Maybe he’ll see that it actually works, and we’ll stick on it. He said that he might get yelled at for it, but he’ll keep it going.”
Does this mean Al makes all the defensive calls? And Marshall finally got to do what he wanted?
October 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Well, I’m off for fish and chips to be followed by my just deserts at the pub.
All that fish eating is why people on this island are so smart.
Hell, they even talked the DANES into giving up their navy! Right LMN?!
Remember folks, we’re the RAIDER NATION
and it’s RAIDERS UBER ALLES!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
wow… There’s some nanny nanny ish going on in here….
October 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Just wondering: How can a team with LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles be ranked 32nd in the league in rushing?
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Because I have Philip Rivers as my starting FFL QB (and Gates at TE)…yeah baby!
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This explains a lot. You are a Charger fan, no wonder you are such a B!TCH!
Kiss the rings you pathetic woman!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Damn, maybe Routt read my blogs where i would talk chit about him. He finally showed up to play yesterday.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Dakota is a Charger fan, no wonder he is always hating on the Raiders. An idiot in sheeps clothing.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
BSD
Dakota isn’t a discharger fan… He’s Just mad cuz McFumble is a poor mans Fargas….
October 19th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Lol
October 19th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
408RAIDER Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
BSD
Dakota isn’t a discharger fan… He’s Just mad cuz McFumble is a poor mans Fargas….
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Oh he’s a Charger fan all right. It all makes sense now. Don’t let him fool you.
McFumble can’t even carry Fargas’ jock.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
So now that we all know what this team is capable of who is going to hold them to this level of play every Sunday?
October 19th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Who wants to buy an authentic Nnamdi Asomugha jersey for $100? (Size 48, fits me too small)
October 19th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Fargas use 2 have a fumble issue 2….
October 19th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
It is disappointing how weak and worthless McFadden is. What a waste of a draft pick!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Looks like we finally found a FB w/ Russell. Had a good game yesterday.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Great to see the team found it’s spine yesterday. Man was I wrong, thought for sure Philly would pimp slap us around.
Murphy lifted the whole team with his effort on the Miller TD.
Props to Fargas, and the O-line ..
Defense was effin people up all day…
Gary Russell is a FOOTBALL player, Lawton better stay on the pine….
Al, sign that pigoen to a three year deal!!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
408RAIDER Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Fargas use 2 have a fumble issue 2….
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That may be true, but he doesn’t fall over when the wind blows and gets turf toe.
Fargas = Tough MF-er
McFumbles = Paper Tiger
October 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
yo 909… You stayin dry down there? It wasn’t the 27-17 raiders game I predicted but I’ll take it…
October 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
There’s a reason Dakota isn’t disputing anything that I am saying. He is a Charger fan that knew if the Raiders drafted McFumbles that we would be drafting a BUST.
October 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Anyone have the status on Nnamdi’s injury???
October 19th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Barnes should have been our RT from day one, but Cable was too busy being cute by pretending Barnes had a chance to start at LT.
^^^^^^^^Agreed!
RaiderRetribution Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Oh, and for the record, Mr. Routt was robbed of an excellent interception and reurn TD!
^^^^^^^Agreed!
October 19th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I’m off to a Charger blog to flush Dakota out, fukkin rat.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
heres some good news for our o-line this week
Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN – Jets NT Kris Jenkins tore his ACL. Out for year. Crushing blow to Jets defense.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Great win yesterday…
I just got finished praying to the football gods that when the A.D. Football braintrust breaks down the tape of the game yesterday that they can see that…
A defensive gameplan with more blitzes, line stunts, and zone coverages does work as opposed to an almost exclusive cover 1 style.
Using short to intermediate pass game more often a showing alittle more committment to the run is alot more user friendly for a struggling offense with a patchwork O-Line than the “Go Deep/Big Play or Bust” scheme we had seen in the previous losses.
Dear Al,
There is more than one way to skin a cat…
Go Raiders
October 19th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I agree king
October 19th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Don’t want to get to excited, but things are looking a little promising for the Raiders. Especially when we get back Gallery, Schilins, and now a decent fullback. Could it be that Marshall finally got to make his own calls on the D????????
October 19th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
i don’t know but the kool-aid is tasting good today.
i’m in the sand diego area i went to oak. for the monday night game and up until sunday was 100 percent sure i wasn’t going to go to the game here in a few week’s i can’t stand the f ing charger fans. but i’m begining to reconsider- chaz, gallery, a right tackle that can block. i sure would like to be there when the raiduhs whip san diego’s A$$.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER….
I am in San Diego as well and have never met such arrogant, delusional and blind fans than Charger fans. They are the worst. I really hope the Raiders can swing it around and blow the Chargers doors off down here.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
BS Detector Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
There’s a reason Dakota isn’t disputing anything that I am saying. He is a Charger fan that knew if the Raiders drafted McFumbles that we would be drafting a BUST.
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lmfao
Ever heard of a lunch break? Dumbazz. Now start commenting with your usual handle, and maybe then some of your self respect will return….but I doubt it.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Jerrymcd Starting to sound as if Gallery won’t be available until after bye . . . won’t face Jets, Chargers sounds like long shot.
5 minutes ago from web
October 19th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Dakota: What did you do to BS Detector? Screw his old lady or something? He’s got a big stiff one out for you, LOL. Defend yourself in true Dakota fashion. One would think, based on BS’s assertions that you were personally responsible for DMac’s woes. DMac could be a real bonus for us if only the coaching staff played him at the right position – slot WR. He’s not built to be an NFL level RB – a between the tackles type. He’s built for speed not bashing. Leave that job to Bush, Fargas and Rankin, if they ever get him back. Let DMac line up in the slot and do crossing routes against safeties, nickle backs and LB’s. He’ll kill them assuming JR can get the ball to him. It’s all a matter of putting the right guy in the right place.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
JB,
That guy is a joke, he is just someone that is too scared to stand by his statements under his normal handle, so once in a while he comes in with the “BS” moniker, lol. What a chickensheeet.
Hey, I was very outspoken about drafting McFadden and he hasn’t shown it yet, but he will…and I will be here to rub it in a lot of faces when he explodes under a legit NFL head coach next year (fingers crossed hoping Al can hire a decent HC).
October 19th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: One of our best all-time receivers was a converted RB. All those who remember Todd Christensen please raise your hand. DMac could easily make a transition to WR and I predict he’d be great at the job. Running reverses from lining up at the WR position would work also. I can just picture a reverse or fake reverse. The defenses wouldn’t know whether to schit or go blind. The possibilities are endless.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Hey here is another caveman football concept that Cable and Tollner should use next week against Jets.
Since the FB swing flat plass to Russell worked so well vs the Eagles…..how this…..instead of running the same play with Russell again (since the Jets will see film of that play and be ready for it) how about just putting Bush as the FB on that play with Fargas as the RB…..and then throw the ball to Bush instead of Russell?
Heyyy! Simple concept, but it’s better than doing something predictably caveman like Cable and Tollner would do….thinking their opponent will not study film.
By putting in Bush on that play instead of Russell, it will confuse the Jets just enough to work again!
October 19th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Somehow I dropped out a line in my last post. It should read:
Running reverses from lining up at the WR position would work also. I can just picture a reverse or fake reverse with Dmac on one side and Bey on the other. The defenses wouldn’t know whether to schit or go blind. The possibilities are endless.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
408…
All good down here bro. Even my hangover is a “good” one today after a WIN!….lol
October 19th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
JB Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: One of our best all-time receivers was a converted RB. All those who remember Todd Christensen please raise your hand. DMac could easily make a transition to WR and I predict he’d be great at the job. Running reverses from lining up at the WR position would work also. I can just picture a reverse or fake reverse. The defenses wouldn’t know whether to schit or go blind. The possibilities are endless.
^^^^^^^Handing the ball off to DMC 25-30 times a game is not the best way to use DMC.
Making sure he gets a MIX of 15-20 touches a game from the tailback position and as a WR IS the way to use him effectively!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
BS Detector and Dakota yer both a couple of marooooons