Gallery may be out until after bye
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 1:21 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Left guard Robert Gallery is facing the reality he won’t be ready to face the New York Jets and hopes to face the San Diego Chargers the following week.
Factoring in the an athlete’s natural tendency to think he’ll be back sooner than is realisitc, it’s looking like Gallery will probably be out until the Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 15.
“I think the bye definitely, that period would definitely help, but I don’t think it’s out of the question before, either,” Gallery said. “We’ll know next week. If I can make the same progress I did this week, and it’s about feeling good and I can go out and be effective, and be able to do all the things I need to do.”
Gallery, who broke his left fibula against the Chiefs in Week 2, is doing drillwork on the field and his leg is supporting his body weight. He said he feels 10 to 15 percent better than he did last week. And while coach Tom Cable said he thought the surgical wounds to put in a protective plate was keeping his left guard on the sidelines, Gallery said it was the bone itself.
“It takes six weeks for a bone to heal,” Gallery said. “We’ll try and get back before then, but there’s not a lot more you can do.”
In the meantime, Gallery enjoyed his vantage point on the field for the 13-9 win over the Eagles, rather than sitting a private box drinking coffee and getting nervous.
“Winning kind of takes care of everything,” Gallery said. “It’s good to see. We did just enough on offense to pull that one out, and defense played great and won that game for us, along with Shane (Lechler) pretty much.
“We did what it took to win. It was a good win for us. It wasn’t real pretty, especially on offense, but a win’s a win.”
More to come following Tom Cable’s press briefing at 2 p.m. . . .
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October 19th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
That hurts. At least Jenkins is out for the season.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
damn
October 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
thanx Jerry!!! Ask Cable if Al got pissed @ him and Marshall please….
October 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Wish Chaz would heal.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
the line played well, hopefully we can bring this back next week
October 19th, 2009 at 1:30 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 1:31 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
October 8th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
# Oakglenn Says:
June 5th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Alston is a savvy guy. He should play well for us.
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Jon was named by the team and coaching staff one of the captains for yesterday’s beat down of Philly. But, you would have to be a born moron to not know that.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
anyone have a link to yesterday’s game? I missed the first half
October 19th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
New offensive line structure should be Hendersen, Gallery, Cooper, Walker, Barnes. We need more meat in the middle to give JR time too setup & find the open receiver. JR’s not good at improvising but if he gets a little time who knows what will happen. It should also bode well for the running game which, if on course, will further help the passing game – and scoring!
Damn, this koolaid is tasting better the longer I keep thinking of the possibilities. Please Al, don’t wreck the buzz.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
It is amazing how well the defense can play, when you get out of the bland 1970’s 4-3 man defense, and play a more modern one that mixes man/zone and blitzes. I hope Al learned that his old style just doesn’t work week to week and you have to mix it up. Hopefully he won’t pull the plug on Marshall and make him go back to the old losing defense.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I got my arse whooped in FF. Thanks for a Raider Win!!
Go Lakers!!
October 19th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Maybe Cable should just run his offense next, and not Al’s and we will see a 400 yard game with more than 1 touchdown.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
If the Raiders regress, go back to Al’s defense of 4 man rush & staight man to man coverage & lose to the Jets we will know without a shadow of a doubt that Al would rather lose doing things his way rather than winning Cable’s way. (Gee weren’t they winning with Gruden too) So all you Al devotees will finally have to look in the mirror & face the fact. Al wants things done his way. Winning is not the most important thing. So now we need to change it to Just Win My Way Baby & Commitment to My Way & Pride, Poise & My Way. Anyone know what Al’s favorite song might be???? I’ll give you a hint…….MY WAY!!!!! JUST DIE AL!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Our defense cannot be expected to play that well all of the time. They obviously got themselves up for this week due to the criticism they got, but they cannot maintain that level of play…
…an offense that could generate more than 15 points would help.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
The Jets are going to run the ball. Andy Reid decided to try and beat us almost exclusivly through the air and it didn’t work (everyone knows how fond of the pass old Andy is).
The Jets are going to pound the rock against us, especially after their golden boy threw, what five picks yesterday?
We saw that the D could handle the pass yesterday, can they handle the run next week?
October 19th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Dirty Sanchez must go down and go down hard Sunday.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
VARaider Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
It is amazing how well the defense can play, when you get out of the bland 1970’s 4-3 man defense, and play a more modern one that mixes man/zone and blitzes.
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Actually VA you have to watch that thinking. The line stunts that Dwaine Board and John Marshall used was the thing that was most effective. Once you start mixing in blitzes around line stunts, guys are flying all around and the offensive linemen have no idea who to block. It is a very effective scheme. It is even more effective when the opponent has NO IDEA you are going to do that. Now that opponents have seen it they will prep for it and it won’t be nearly as effective. Our guys beat their men yesterday. THAT, more than scheme, won the game.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I agree that the defense can’t maintain that level of play week to week, but if they continue to mix it up like yesterday, they should at least be better than they were.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Dakota is right our D cant be expected to play like that every week, however if we had an offense that could score points they wouldn’t have to.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Waiting for the repost from Cables press conference. So here’s a little humor from Hall of Famer Bill Donovan on the Carson Show years back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl_Sa94gCzg
October 19th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
The Jets are going to run the ball. Andy Reid decided to try and beat us almost exclusivly through the air and it didn’t work (everyone knows how fond of the pass old Andy is).
The Jets are going to pound the rock against us, especially after their golden boy threw, what five picks yesterday?
We saw that the D could handle the pass yesterday, can they handle the run next week?
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Please don’t front as if you have any idea how this game of football works. You wanted McFadden for crying out loud, shows how much you know. Nada.
Just worry about YOUR Chargers tonight, us Raider fans will worry about our team. RAT.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
By all accounts in this blog AL is too senile to know the difference between man coverage and zone. So what is it too senile to know football or too stubborn to change or adapt?
October 19th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Still on a lunch break Mr Charger?
So full of BS
October 19th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Awwww Dakota the Charger fan is on another “lunch break” right? So full of sh1t man. McFumbles is the man anywhere but with the Raiders right? Such a pathetic loser. Kiss the rings b1tch.
What a pu$$y
How does it feel to be OWNED by a black man you little rat?
October 19th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
From the offensive production (or lack thereof) and inconsistent to down right horrible play of special teams so far this year it should be obvious that in order to be competitive the Raiders are going to need to rely on the defense to win games like yesterday.
IMHO this Raider offense would do alot better switching from deep strike to ball control and playing field position as opposed to playing to score from anywhere on the field and play with the mind set of setting the table for the defense to be successful at least for the balance of this season until the rookie WR’s get up to speed. It would also relieve the pressure being placed on JRuss and that O-Line to take the 7 step drop and heave the ball deep in the face of teams throwing the kitchen sink at the blitz.
On another note:
I am praying to the football gods that someone can convince Al Davis that DHB is NOT ready to be a full time starter! 2 catches through 6 games is beyond pathetic, he has more drops than catches, runs suspect routes, and has generally been invisible out there.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
LMFAO
Owned
October 19th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
wishbone Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
If the Raiders regress, go back to Al’s defense of 4 man rush & staight man to man coverage & lose to the Jets we will know without a shadow of a doubt that Al would rather lose doing things his way rather than winning Cable’s way.
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There is no doubt Davis wants to win, but you can’t just mouth off to Davis. You have to be able to prove your point. I think Cable and Marshall proved their point yesterday. Now all that being said, as I stated above, even that blitzing, stunting aggressive defense will get stale if you don’t continually change things up. (See the “zone blitz”), which we actually ran yesterday with Gerard Warren in coverage.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
What Mcfadden needs is someone to force him to get better protecting the ball like Tom Coughlin did years back for Tiki Barber. He forced Barber to hold the ball right and it drastically changed his fumbling
October 19th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
HA! BSPN just gave us, and our lucky pigeon some love…
October 19th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
It won’t mean squat…unless they back it up on Sunday against the Jets. Be pissed at the media and our comments, Oakland Raiders, if that is what it takes to get the intensity, and the urgency out of you. The Raiders looked like an entirely different team on Sunday than what I witnessed in person in NY. Keep the fire lit, and come out swinging and you’ll beat the Jets… Then, how sweet will it be to finally win THREE in a row over the Chargers right before the bye. If they don’t come out on fire like they did against the Eagles, it will feel like another, dare I say, SCRIMMAGE!?!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:19 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 2:19 pm
BS Detector
Is off to the Charger blog….to find some hot man love!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
RAIDERS WIN!
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2009_regular_season
October 19th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
so, the usual suspects imply that is all AD’s fault that the Raiders were hosed three weeks in a row, actually quitting on the field against the G-Men.
now it is all congratulations to Marshall that he supposedly defied AD’s preference with D scheme.
I had a longtime woman-friend who would always twist any situation any which way she wished and declare that was the whole truth, sole truth, and nothing but the truth. claimed she was the most sane person on the planet. not much you can say when faced with such spin doctory.
enjoy the win.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
nam is ok
chaz is back
October 19th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
so wtf happened yesterday to the TV coverage yesterday? I live in the Fresno market and ALWAYS get blacked out games. When it was time for the Raiders game they played some dumb ass poker starts deal.
The game was on the schedule of my satellite provider – anybody know whats up with that?
Has it come to this – are we really so bad that network execs think they will get better raings from a poker game show?
October 19th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
From your boy D White’s blog …
Bad: Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey letting his first catch squirt out of both hands for a near interception on the second play of the game.
JaMarcus Russell did not throw to the No. 7 overall pick again, and DHB played all but a handful of snaps. He remains stuck on two catches for 36 yards. If they want to keep trotting him out there, they may as well throw his way — and if they don’t trust him enough to do that, then sit him.
Bad: Rookie receiver Louis Murphy letting his first ball squirt out of both hands for an Asante Samuel interception.
Yes, the ball was high, but anything on both hands must be caught. Murphy had his first no-catch game of the season.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
So, is Chaz playing against the Jets?
October 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
So Lefty doesn’t accuse me of being biased …
Bad: JaMarcus Russell being off the mark for a 17-of-28 day. He was intercepted just before halftime, giving the Eagles field position and just enough time inside the 2-minute warning to kick a field goal.
Although I will say that I don’t know how 60% completion with dropped balls is considered an off the mark “DAY”, lol!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
DMAC Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
So, is Chaz playing against the Jets?
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according to Cable’s presser, yes.. Gallery and Green are day to day, Nam is going to wear a visor and Ellis is day to day as well
October 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Clearly the best parts of the game was Russels spin move and being able to actually kneel with the ball at the end of the game
October 19th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
** Good: JaMarcus Russell cool under the blitz’s fire. With an extra man coming, he found fullback Gary Russell in the flat for an 18-yard screen early in the fourth quarter.
They Russells connected on a 19-yard screen on the next drive, with Fargas picking up the blitz from the left corner.
With 15 of 17 passes going to tight ends and running backs, Russell got the ball out of the pocket when he needed to. Much, much better pocket awareness this time out.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
grat newz
thanx
October 19th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
OWNED!
LMFAO
October 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Cable is a Fargas lover…
October 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Oakglen, we run that coverage with Warren dropping into coverage every single game…
Of course we blitzed. The Eagles are missing nearly as many starting linemen as we are. Andrews, Herrmann, and yesterday, Peters went down in quarter one.
Likely why we were so successful…
What REALLY happened was this team didn’t QUIT!
Too many teams I’ve watched them deflate after a bad call or serious mistake then sleep walk thru the rest of the game.
Not yesterday. They played four quarters and put the game away.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Russell continues to be a work in progress. There were a couple of times he had BOTH Murphy and DHB open on GO’s. He didn’t even try to deliver them the ball. On the fourth and one call, which I thought was brilliant, he had Gary Russell flat and completely wide open for the lst down. Then he saw Murphy COMPLETELY uncovered for an easy six and missed him. Good decision, bad execution. Other than that, he was fairly solid and continuing to improve which is what most informed sources would want.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Oakglenn knows football
Dakota knows nada
October 19th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I would like to see more blindside corner blitzes on dirty sanchez that will hurt him or cause fumbles to rattle him even more!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
well I see this place hasnt changed much – trolls calling everyone else a troll…
Ill chekc back in another year or ten – maybe you all grow up by then.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Oakglenn Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Russell continues to be a work in progress. There were a couple of times he had BOTH Murphy and DHB open on GO’s. He didn’t even try to deliver them the ball. On the fourth and one call, which I thought was brilliant, he had Gary Russell flat and completely wide open for the lst down. Then he saw Murphy COMPLETELY uncovered for an easy six and missed him. Good decision, bad execution. Other than that, he was fairly solid and continuing to improve which is what most informed sources would want.
^^^^^^^Saw that also….where I thought he should have went short to Russell to get the 1st….but if Murph was that open, then he had to go for it. Bad throw, but I felt Murph still should have caught that damn ball.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Lucifer-666 Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
What a paranoid little turd you are to think that I am Dakota.
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Well if you are not Dakota then you might want to take his cok outta your mouth! LMFAO!
OWNED
October 19th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
If we are able to blitz effectively against the Jets, there will be some fumbles. Sanchez carries the ball really low when about to throw, doesnt have the best ball security even for QB standards
October 19th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Your not that bright are you I am guessing about a 85 IQ you probably live in Tennessee (inbreed) and sleep with your sister.
Or you are the son of an alcoholic mater bating family member that missed the toilet and accidentally impregnated his sister.
Either way you are the single most unintelligent person to ever post in her and that is saying a lot because have you seen the tards that post in here (MR KoolKell MistaBrown) and the gang of derelicts that surround them?
October 19th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Thank you BS detector. What I saw in that game at least in the first half was team that started to play with confidence! That, is so wonderful to see after the last few years. Now that began to fade later in the game, particularly on offense, but still, the Raiders won the game. Philly didn’t lose, the Raiders won. When you are Minus 2 in turnover ratio you should not win unless you are good team. We did. Good game Raiders.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Lucifer-666
Just face it, I own you son. Nothing you can say to change it. Now go pee sitting down and quit your b1tching.
OWNED!
LMFAO @ your feeble attempts at intelligence.
Look to posters like Oakglenn and learn from them. You are clearly a moron, talking about missing the toilet when you pee and having sex with your relatives. Good for a laugh though. Moron.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Black Bart, the Pigeon of DOOM!
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2009_regular_season
October 19th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
This team also needs Chaz back….ASAP!
The inconsistent play of the two rookie WR’s is hurting…..
October 19th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
You don’t know Oakglenn you little boy so sit back down and next tine you want to talk raise your hand first.
I know Oakglenn!
Oakglenn its me SilvernBlack666 tell little Richochet that changing his name to BS detector didn’t mask his stupidity!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
that 3-4 look was hella refreshing and finally utilizing our speed on d by blitzing was even more satisfying.need to keep it going, stay away al!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
SNB666
Loser got booted and had to change his name. Awwww cry somewhere else you pathetic woman. Change your maxi pad already.
KoolKell OWNS YOU!!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
If J Walker is not going to be used…..then TRADE him to the Cowgirls for a 3rd or 4th rounder!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Lol, I have a job and occasionally it gets in the way of commenting in here.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
BS Detector sounds a lot like Richochet
October 19th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Wassup Nation
posting from new zealand .. 10.48 am tuesday here !!
how good was that one yesterday ..i broke my keyboard in excitment.
can anyone tell me was mike mitchell playing vs the eagles , gamecast only shows you so much .smh !!!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Dakota
If you would ever just admit that you were wrong about McFadden, I would not be so hard on you. But all accounts have you being an arrogant cuss that CANNOT admit when he is wrong.
You were also wrong about Andre Smith. Future bust as well. But please tell us how right you are all the time.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I saw the game in my DIRECTV Sunday Ticket package…..no problem! LOL
October 19th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
watch a free replay of eagles raider game
http://gamerewind.nfl.com/raiders
October 19th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Speaking of work, mine is done here, for now.
I will be back detecting BS where ever it resides.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
You Stanford, I called you out on Saturday in this blog, and man did you step it up on Sunday.Way to step up Player!
Watched the game twice and gotta think there is a lot to build off and a lot to work on…sure feels good tho!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
http://gamerewind.nfl.com/raiders or nfl.com
October 19th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
# DKnight007 Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
If J Walker is not going to be used…..then TRADE him to the Cowgirls for a 3rd or 4th rounder!
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Agreed! Actually we have more than enough RAW talent at WR. Now, we need to develop what we have: Schilens, Bey, Murphy, N. Miller, JLH, Watkins & DMac. We need the coaches to refine the talent to do those things that make successful receivers. One thing is for sure – we have the fastest group in the NFL. Now catch the damn ball and we will start winning games. NOTE: I included DMac in that grouping because I truly believe that’s where he belongs. So what if he’s not a great RB? As long as he’s a great receiver who cares?
October 19th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I know a lot of people are making a big deal about all of the blitz’s, dogs, stunts and games against the Eagles this week, it was effective and well timed. But the Eagles and the Jets are like night and day. The Jets running game has a lot of zone blocking and that kid Jones gets behind the QB about 7 yards and makes one cut and is gone. This week the pressure has to be well timed becuase the Jets are not gonna turn Sanchez loose. This weeks focus should be penetration by the front seven, disengaging from the blockers and pursuit down the line. No cutback lanes for Jones or he will shred us. The linebackers have to control their gaps and get after the Jets to put them in obvious passing downs. Then we can put pressure. I hope the Raider running backs have some game film on Thomas Jones from this week, its exactly the way you are supposed to run a zone scheme. Plus you know the Jets will be ready becase Bill “dumbest coach in America” Callahan is on the Jets staff.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I haven’t noticed it but, has anyone being able to view the JMac 360 video?
October 19th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
cum on cum on
posting from new zealand .. 10.48 am tuesday here !!
can anyone tell me was mike mitchell playing vs the eagles , gamecast only shows you so much .smh !!!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Glad 2 know Chaz is coming back this week, hope he can get a catch for the WR unit.
What i need to know, is where has Johhny Lee gone?
He looks like a different guy when he’s got the ball yesterday.
Come on Johnny Lee, we need you man!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
BS Detector Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Dakota
If you would ever just admit that you were wrong about McFadden, I would not be so hard on you. But all accounts have you being an arrogant cuss that CANNOT admit when he is wrong.
You were also wrong about Andre Smith. Future bust as well. But please tell us how right you are all the time.
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Lol, players get injuries, it doesn’t make them a bust moron.
All you McFadden haters will rue the day you labeled him a bust. RUE THE DAY!!!!!
Remember, I am making a list and payback will be hell!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
They have laughed and giggled at Fargas and yesteday he was a huge fator in why we won that game. I don’t think DMC has the guts to run like that, yes he is without question the better athlete and muc more talented. But has yet to prove he is the better player and I’ve said that these young guy’s need to take it from Fargas. It’s not Fargas’s fault that thecoaches trust him more it’s DMC and Bush’s fault and until they do something about it on a consistent basis it should stay that way.
This Russell guy is a football player the FB he just makes it happen. The other guy’s make excuses, he’s poised and effective at whatever he’s does. He’s not pretty like Fargas but when you look up the chains are moving an nothing else matters. He doesn’t run 4.3 or weigh 250 he just gets the job done……..period
October 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Dakota, SHUTUP!! nobodies calling him a bust but I’m still wating for those 80 yard runs you promised me. You guy’s love to laugh at Russell but DMC’s spends more time in the whirlpool than on the field. Russell’s out there taking his lumps and booos and still fighting for this team. Trying to find a way to get a win. Where’s DMC andhen he gets I don’t want to see him tripping over his own feet anymore I want to the 80 yard run you promised me.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Priest: Would you settle for an 80yd TD reception? That’s more do able for DMac. Get him in the open on a crossing pattern and I can see a lot of big plays happening. He simply not an NFL built RB. He could get away with it at the college level but the NFL is totally different and meaner animal. DMac is a receiver body style & not a between the tackles RB. Think of him as a cheetah and not a tiger or lion. He built for speed not brawling.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
look have your sweet online domestics , but can anyone answer me one question.
DID MIKE MICTHELL PLAY IN THE DAMN GAME VS EAGLES ??
and i know his tackle count has not been huge so i want to know how he is looking out there.is he getting any game time
i know he is keen as to get involved ??
is anyway out there pleaseeeeee ??
October 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I have NO problem with Fargas getting 10 carries or so per game.
I swear to GOD I wish Bush ran half as hard as Fargas does. The way he dances around drives me crazy! I think Cable even had enough of it on that swing pass.
DMac runs WAY harder than Bush. Fumble’s can be corrected.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Mamba,
Mitchell is pretty much relegated to STs play. Huff, Branch, and Eugene are getting all the reps at S. Mitchell got some reps the last few weeks when Eugene was hurt, but not much of anything yesterday.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
priesttj Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Dakota, SHUTUP!! nobodies calling him a bust
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Lol, Priestj, yeah people are calling him a bust…you have all but called him a bust, so I am putting you on the list!
RUE THE DAY!
The 80 yard TDs predictions were based on the o-line playing like it did in 2007…then Al went and blew everything up.
You shall have your McFadden 80 yard runs as soon as we have a decent HC, an o-line that can block and a QB that can keep a defense honest.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
sapp just picked the charger’s
so it looks like the donkeys will remain undefeated.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Did u see the way Fargas got his crash test dummy on driving that S from Philly out of the game for a few plays?!??!
THAT is what the fugg I’m talking about Huggy Jr!
I see you dogg!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
bs detector = BRIEN THE GENERAL.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
jhill
thanks bro ,
gamecast only shows so much , and sportscenter gave me like 2 mins on the blitz. tuff to get good info, thats why i log on here and read more so than comment on all you guys !!
its quality and well informed stuff..
well from most eh ….??
October 19th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Lets face it. The last draft does not look too good. While I think Heyward-Bey as potential and could be decent someday, every one of us was upset when we passed on Crabtree. It looks like we could use somebody with Crabtree’s hands and football IQ about now. And Mike Mitchell looks like a decent enough prospect but he’s not even seeing the field right now. So we use a 2nd rd pick for a special teams player? How is he any different than Tyvon Branch? If you look who was drafted after that spot, somebody like Max Unger or Phil Loadholt looks like it would have been a much better pick.
Al needs to give up the reigns!
October 19th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Dog – who wanted craptree here? no one. He is a fragile possession wr with a diva attitude. he’s a cancer waiting to happen. We already have a very good possession guy in Chaz schillens who is bigger and faster. And what about Murphy? R u saying he wasn’t a good pick? And what about Meyers? M. Mitchell has made some great stops down on the goal line. He’s more than a special teamer. Evaluate the draft when the season is done… not six games in…
October 19th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Craptree ????
Not at all!
Maulauga or Mack should have been the pick. I still stick with those “reaches” over the reach we ended up taking.
With that said, I think Cable HAS to have a better plan for DHB than a reverse on the 12 yd line and constant GO routes.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
No one wanted him? So when our pick came up at 7, you were there saying “Heyward-Bey, Heyward-Bey, c’mom, Heyward-Bey…..YESSS!” I seriously doubt it. I like Murphy and think he’s a good player. Good pick. Myers? Has he even seen the field since the pre-season? Your touting a player who doesnt even play as a good pick? How do we even know if he’s good? Like I said, I like Mitchell but it seems like we could use some o-line help right now. The two o-linemen I metnioned happen to be starting for their respective teams.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
JB,
You are going on the list for suggesting a position change for McFadden.
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October 19th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
No was not expecting DHB but I knew for the reasons that I all ready stated the we weren’t taking Crabgreed. he played in a gimmicky spread scheme. i’m sure he’s going to be okay but I’ll take chaz over that diva any day…
October 19th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I’m not defending Crabtree’s attitude but it is obvious from the tape that he’s a football player. And, by the way, he’s starting next week ahead of Josh Morgan. So we’ll see what he can or can’t do.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Hansens a tattle tail cry baby wuss who needed to have his anus beat.Someone should break the other side of his jaw so he wont run his lips anymore little rat .get him some cheese.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
JB, I was the one telling them this. I told them DMC couldn’t take the NFL pounding. The all swore he could and that his1st year would be 1,500 yards rushing 600 rec. an 8-10 TD’s.
Jhill, I think Bush is just a different animal, he will take a few carries to get going so you have to stick with him. Cable is way t imptient with the running game and it has cost us plenty. We can’t win games throwing the ball 30+ times a game. Our formula is what you saw yesterday tough running game and tough defense.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
There’s no question Bush and DMC are more talented and I’m just waiting for the day when Bush can become the feature back for this team but he has to do it. They’re not going to give it to him.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I didn’t think we needed to draft a WR. BUT, since Davis insisted, he should have drafted the best one. And it certainly aint Darrius Heyward Bey.
Shoulda took Crabtree! He’ll have more catches this Sunday than Bey’s had all year.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Priesttj,
Prior to the season when you said this offense would become unstoppable, did you mean the 10.33 points per game we are currently getting, or were you thinking more like 15 points per game?
Or should we all trust you and wait for next year…again?
lmao
October 19th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
No More Infield Or Trolls Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
So you would take crabtree over schillens KK?
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Not at all. But that don’t mean I’d take Bey over Crabtree either.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
So you would take crabtree over schillens KK?
October 19th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Gallery is the new Osama Bin Laden!
October 19th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
You would want an diva attitude like that here?
October 19th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
No effin way. T.O. junior…
October 19th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Crabtree did not want to play in oakland.We dont need another halfass plyer like moss and porter.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
No More Infield Or Trolls Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
At least draft a guy that wants to play here…
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Can you provide a link that says Crabtree didn’t want to play here?
October 19th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Like I said, Crabtree’s attitude sucks and he might not have been a good match with our “leadership.” He needs a coach like Singletary. This does not excuse the fact that we took DHB way too early. If you want him, at least trade down to get him. I’m sure there was someone who would have traded up to get Monroe ahead of Jacksonville.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Dakota Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
JB,
You are going on the list for suggesting a position change for McFadden.
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YES I AM. COUNT ME IN – IN SPADES.
I really only want what is best for him & the team. I think he will excel as the slot receiver. Something I never see him doing as a RB. He’s just too fragile to be butting heads in there with the BIG UGLIES. Yes, DMac for Slot Receiver. All those in favor, please join me on Dakota’s list.
BTW, if you will recall, you were saying DMac & I was saying Cedrick Ellis. Cedrick is doing fine in N.O. DMac will also do fine as soon as they switch his position. LOL
October 19th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
At least draft a guy that wants to play here…
October 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
JB, come on man,
Ellis has 1 sack and 12 tackles…even Tommy Kelly has 30 tackles lol.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Nobody wanted the little dress maker =)
October 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
BS Detector
You’re such a child. Grow up, boy!
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This from a racist pig? Try again bigot.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
KK, don’t you get it dumbell. Crabtree DIDN’T WANT TO COME HERE!!
You don’t bring in a player who disrespects you’re franchise even before you draft him. Then your dumbas would be complaining about that. Because that’s all you know how to do is whine and cry. Shutup!!
October 19th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Jerry how long does it take to relay the presser???
October 19th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
NATION WHAT’SUP!!!!
To all that showed up at the Coliseum, many thanks for the tremendous shouts of encouragement. You were LOUD!!!!!!!
October 19th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Dakota
I see your having some who despise you again. What did you say now?
October 19th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Hey Dakota:
You just don’t get it, do you man?
I’m glad we drafted D-Mac. I think a lot of people are.
That’s not the point.
The point is that 80 yard runs do NOT define a successful running game. Yeah, the instant scoring ability is fantastic to have on your team, but, your bread & butter HAS to be those boring 3, 4, 5 yard runs. Good teams pound the ball throughout a football game to set up a successful passing game.
I just do not believe that D-Mac brings that consistant between-the-tackles running, down after down.
I love him on our team. But, I maintain that the majority of the pounding has to be comin’ from Fargas or Bush.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Raider Dell Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Dakota
I see your having some who despise you again. What did you say now?
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Not Go Lakers! or Go Raiders. Just some new troll who does not like his view on McFadden.
October 19th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Dell,
I don’t know? I mean, I have been my usual bright and optimistic self today! You know, still hoping Cable gets fired and Al is institutionalized! And I didn’t even marginalize the victory too much!
lol
New post up by the way…
October 19th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
# Raider Dell Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
NATION WHAT’SUP!!!!
To all that showed up at the Coliseum, many thanks for the tremendous shouts of encouragement. You were LOUD!!!!!!!
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One of the best parts of yesterday was watching the Eagles fans walking back to their cars with their tails between their legs.
I think they all thought they were comin’ out to the Coliseum for a great time out yesterday.
October 19th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
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October 20th, 2009 at 8:34 am
How did you like Phillips pocket awareness last night?
He has to do a better job of feeling the pressure!!!
JR is not the only QB that looks bad when his protections bad.
Only difference is Phillips has veteran recievers that catch the ball.