Murphy, Johnson can’t finish practice
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 4:00 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News and notes from the Raiders open locker room session Thursday and post-practice press briefing from coach Tom Cable:
– Not sure it’s anything that could threaten their status for the game yet, but starting wide receiver Louis Murphy (hip) and cornerback Chris Johnson (groin) could not finish practice because of injuries and their status will be re-evaluated Friday.
If Murphy’s condition is a factor for Sunday, it would mean an increased role for Todd Watkins and perhaps even Javon Walker, because Chaz Schilens still isn’t practicing likely won’t play, either.
– Cable said Russell outwardly appears the same as always, but that he can see a difference in the way he is going about business.
“I actually see the same demeanor in terms of not letting things get to him but I’ve seen a little more attention to some things, which is good,” Cable said. “He’s in here early, he’s working at it. The fact that he’s had a chance to look at it after Sunday and take some responsibility for those kinds of things. It just adds to his motivation. He’s got to get better.”
– Cable said his starting offensive line would be Mario Henderson at left tackle, Chris Morris at left guard, Samson Satele at center, Cooper Carlisle at right guard and Khalif Barnes at right tackle.
Which means that Robert Gallery, limited in practice for the second straight day, is looking at a post-bye return against Kansas City Nov. 15 unless Cable pulls a surprise as he did the previous week with Barnes starting over Erik Pears.
– Cable is hopeful to see running back Darren McFadden (knee) and wide receiver/return specialist Nick Miller in action after the bye, but the fact is neither player is doing any hard running or cutting, doing most of their cardio work treadmills and stationary bikes.
“It’s where they’re at this coming Monday, as we start the bye,” Cable said. “Cause you really look at it as a two-week process for them to play. If it goes through the bye and we’re on that Monday of Kansas City, then I think that’s a real question. I’m not sure they would be ready at that point. But if they’ve got the full two weeks to do it, I think they can get that done.”
Miller, who made the team as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Utah, will have waited at least half a season to make his debut.
It’s rare a team would hold a roster spot for that long without putting the player on injured reserve _ even more rare when you consider the trouble the Raiders have had with their kickoff returns and punt returns.
“They put a lot of faith in me and I have faith in myself,” Miller said. “I know I can do it, so I’m just itching to get out there. If it was just play through the pain, I would. It’s not like that. If I feel pain I have to lay off, because that means (the injury is) still there. I want to prove to everybody I can play in this league.”
– Astute observation by defensive end Greg Ellis on regarding concussions in the wake of Roger Goodell’s testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about head injuries in the NFL:
“Yeah, it’s something that has to be taken seriously. And in most cases, it needs to get to the level where they are protecting us, the players, against our own selves. Since we started playing football as a little kid, you’re taught toughness, toughness, toughness.
“Some of us, if we can walk, we say, ‘OK, I’m good, I’m fine.’ My wife is getting on me all the time, ‘How you feeling, Greg?’ Well, I’m fine. ‘No, you’re not fine. Why are you doing this? There’s something wrong.’ But it’s just a conditioned thing. So, unfortunately, when it’s something that’s not going to be long-term, OK, it’s fine. But if it’s something where you’re talking about a head problem, then it needs to be supervised by somebody better than the players.”
– Free safety Michael Huff thinks the inability to stop the run has also effected the ability to get interceptions.
Huff had three interceptions in the first two games and none since.
“I think back then, we were stopping the run decently, so we made them throw the ball,” Huff said. “The main thing is us stopping the run and getting them in obvious passing situations to get the picks.”
Cable said Huff’s ability to be a more relaible last line of defense has been the reason for his return to the starting lineup.
“I remember when I first got here in ’07, (I saw) a good athlete, can run, can cover and all that, but he really just didn’t have that real `get after it’ in terms of a tackler,” Cable said. “When he got sat down last year and went to being a predominant special teams player, he really developed himself as a tackler. It has showed since that point, and he’s been very, very good for us this year.”
– LB Isaiah Ekejiuba was back at practice without limitations after being ill for two days with a stomach virus. Backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski missed practice for the second straight day with the same ailment.
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October 29th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
with all the b.s. this season it sure would be nice to whip phillip rivers azz
October 29th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
So I guess McFumble hasn’t gone into the Witness Protection Program, after all.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
UPLOCO
Yes it would. Rivers is a good quarterback, but he comes off as a mouthy jerk. Hopefully, the Raiders are sick of getting clowned on by other teams, the media, and their own fans, and come out in a foul mood. Show some pride and backbone. They should realize they can play with SD, they were the better team for 58 mins. on opening night, and let em off the hook. Time for a little payback. Go into the bye with a little momentum. They need to match the intensity and physicality of that Monday night.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Uh oh, when Tom Bugel says he can “see” Russell taking a better approach to work, you know he means it! I mean, he could “see” the improvement in this team when none of us could. Do not underestimate this man’s supernatural power to “see” things the rest of us can’t.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Trivia, which Raider Head Coach can be attributed to this quote:
“It worked in practice”.
a) John Madden
b) Jon Gruden
c) Tom Bugel
d) Lane Kiffin
October 29th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Yeah they’ll come out in a foul mood, but it’ll subside quickly after 3- 3 n outs, and finding themselves down 21, then they’ll just mill around for the next 3 quarters in route to a 34-3 beatdown. errr?
Then 2 weeks of garbage talk about how we’re gonna be good someday>
October 29th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Oh yeah, phuck todd watkins, that guy wouldn’t even make another teams practice squad!! Ashlie Lelie says thats bunk!!
Play Javon Walker, or atleast give me that contract to sit on the sidelines next year!
October 29th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Raiders suck. Al Davis sucks. Non boycotting fans suck. You heard it. You know it.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
LMFAO! Somebody out there check the 911 calls. I bet my house that when the first person showed up at 6:30 a.m. and saw JaMarcus there, they called the police to report a burglary.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Jhill, when you Oak & Priest put those matching sweaters on I bet you’ll look like Alvin & The Chipmunks.
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Thec can buy us those sweaters with the hundred bucks you owe him. Why don’t you pay him you welch!
October 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Tom Bugel ?
lol
October 29th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
C – Tom Bugel
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Trivia, which Raider Head Coach can be attributed to this quote:
“It worked in practice”.
a) John Madden
b) Jon Gruden
c) Tom Bugel
d) Lane Kiffin
October 29th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Here’s the guy who claims he doesn’t call names immediately name calling. How does it feel to be such a complete total lying thieving hypocrite POS, you don’t even realize it?? It just comes natural.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Oh krap here goes the neighborhood. The village idiot has arrived. Did your meds wear off again ?
October 29th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Oakglen, lets talk football. Jerry said your sweater got shipped via UPS yesterday!
How is that trajectory doing thus far? Is Cable the guy? I know he is YOUR guy but should we ALL get behind him?
Oakglen, are you drinking ?
# Oakglenn Says:
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 pm
MR are you drinking?? If not, whatever you are on, cut the dose. As I posted earlier, Cable is 5-7 in his last 12 and 4-4 in his last 8. Coming from a team with a .250 over the last 5+ years, that is a good trajectory. He is doing a much better job than anyone since Gruden. Might be time to get behind what this guy is preaching.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
At this point in the game, I wouldn’t mind seeing any signs of improvement at all or at least attempts at improving. If the current starters aren’t getting the job done, it’s time to start moving some bodies and trying out some of the other guys. I really wouldn’t mind seeing Javon out on the field as the #2 WR. I mean, he’s healthy and he can catch better than most of the WRs we got. It doesn’t hurt to experiment to see who goes where and to see how they’d perform. I like Cable as coach, but he is a Yes-man who needs to grow some balls and call things the way they need to be called. Right now, I want Cable to break Russell’s jaw to let him know how big of a disappointment Russell has been. For God’s sake, Russell is on the verge of being uttered in the sentence as Ryan Leaf. On 99% of his incomplete passes, Russell has no one to blame but his own fat ass. He needs to start being hard on himself when he makes mistakes as opposed to shifting blame onto his WRs. Yes, they dropped the ball, but it was a crap ass pass. Every pass play begins with him. I liked Russell and I wanted him to mature into one of the great QB leaders that we’ve had in the past, Gannon, Hostetler, Plunkett, Stabler, Lamonica. But now I can see that Russell only cares about the paycheck and not about the Lombardi Trophy. I say wake his fat ass up by suspending him without pay for Conduct Detrimental to the Team. Which is his playing like crap….
October 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I will be the first to admit that Russell has pissed me off beyond words..However for what it’s worth he’s gotten off the couch and started practicing at what I like to call Crack Head early. So I’m willing to give him at least another week to prove us wrong..Go R-A-I-D-E-R-S!!
October 29th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
IS THE RAIDER FACILITY NEXT TO HOMETOWN BUFFETT ?
October 29th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
The only question is whether or not he can keep this up and actually improve and put some W’s…
October 29th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Again, its the organization that Al Davis has managed into the ditch.
He doesn’t hire good coaches.
He doesn’t allow the coaches to manage the players and instill real discipline.
He signs players that are immature, talentless or both
I think if Russell, DHB adn DMAC were on any other team…they would be decent players right now.
Why?
Mike Tomlin and Bill Belicheck create lockerroom environments that instill discipline, professionalism and high caliber teaching.
Their owners don’t sabotage any of those efforts.
Its the Owner…it starts with him and ends with him.
October 29th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Yahoo has Sproles as a fantasy pick to run all over us.
DEFENSE!!!
Real simple ladies. MIND YOUR ****ING GAPS AND RESPONSIBLITIES!!!!
MORRISON!!!
Quit getting out of position!!!!
How may ****ing YEARS have you been playing MLB?!!!
D LINE!!!
Break their thumbs if they hold you like the Jets did!!!
Get it together NOW!!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
I recognize that the Raiders will have a tough time winning as long as Davis owns the team.
So, I am just going to watch the games and hope they compete.
If they don’t compete (which is the norm)…no big deal..there is plenty of good football to watch on a weekend.
October 29th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Nnamdi21,
What happened during that week long exercise to focus on the basics?
These problems have been going on for years and years. Not just the past 6yrs…but also during many of those years in the 90s.
Remember Ronnie Harmon killing us on 3rd and longs all the time….
This has to do with how these schemes are designed and called. There is too much of a pattern. Again, the players change yet the results…including how the team looks during these losses…looks the same
October 29th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
beating sd would make my year!
October 29th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
walker is 10x better than watkins
October 29th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
i dosen’t matter who returns kicks if u can’t block. schneider has been sorely missed. how bout that sc coaching staff, nothing but ex-pro assistants. schneider, bates, norton soon to be pro assistant.
October 29th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
so did jerry see mcfadden doing cardio work personally or thats what cable told him. last he mentioned him he hadn’t seen him since before the texan gm.
October 29th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Question…
Can you name a bad football team with a good offensive line?
October 29th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Mrs,post 8,stfu,have you forgot how much mr sucks!Whining crybaby ,who will jump back on the bandwagon as soon as a victory occurs,(this week),cmon mrs,give me youre email address so I can send you some coupons for the RAIDER IMAGE ,perhaps a new jersey? In my opinion, youre a bright guy/gal,but JUNK as a so called Raider fan,period! wanna make a bet? Raiders over sd,an outright win,chime back in,mrs
October 29th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
# Kirk Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Question…
Can you name a bad football team with a good offensive line?
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Can I say the Bears ????
October 29th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Gilbert,
U sayn the Raiders win this week?
October 29th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
post 31,mr dude,YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I DO, RAIDERS will break the sd winning streak over us
October 29th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Gilbert,
Based on what? What makes you say that?
October 29th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
“None of youre business” LOL!!!!! Yeah, thats kind of what I thought. Well done! LMFAO!!
October 29th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
mrs dude,none of youre business,perhaps you should check w/ youre niner bookie for info, mr
October 29th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Gilbert, you suck, Al Davis sucks, and the Raiders suck. Try and find a shred of evidence from the past 7 years to prove otherwise, moron.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
post 34,thank you,all three of you ,mr and mrs dude
October 29th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Gilbert,
Your just a typical dumb arse Raider fan, nothing wrong with that, I guess. Nothing like coming on a public Raider forum, posting something then when asked about it refuse to explain. LOL! Again, WELL DONE!
October 29th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Gilbert, I’ll bet you anything SD wins Sunday, by at least 10. Don’t be stupid.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Telling Gilbert not to be stupid is like telling water not to be wet.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I have 100.00 that says Gilbert is OakGlen.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Mista,
Good call. No doubt about it.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
mr,you finally showed up,Im trying to figure out a way for the bet to happen,in a way for me to COLLECT! Lets see now,youve said youre in so cal,youre half brother is in the bay area,dude,right.So,may I suggest a middle man,someone we both trust,where emails are known,atc ps consider the bet/bets ps, raider o,brien,dakota,armond,oakglenn,jhill,dell,etc maybe we meet at Rickys in San Leandro and pay UP!!! RAIDERS
October 29th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Cable said his starting offensive line would be Mario Henderson at left tackle, Chris Morris at left guard, Samson Satele at center, Cooper Carlisle at right guard and Khalif Barnes at right tackle.
….
This is scarier than anything on TV this Halloween weekend.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Raider75 Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Cable said his starting offensive line would be Mario Henderson at left tackle, Chris Morris at left guard, Samson Satele at center, Cooper Carlisle at right guard and Khalif Barnes at right tackle.
….
This is scarier than anything on TV this Halloween weekend.
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Its embarrassing. How do you go into the season with those starters…Henderson is the only guy that is a solid player. Get a pass with Morris due to Gallery’s injury.
But Satele, Carlisle and Green/Barnes?
Incompetent scouting/recruiting and coaching.
Think the Giants would roll with something like that?
October 29th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Gilbert,
I will bet you whatever you want as soon as you explain why you think the Raiders will win.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I love Greg Ellis comparing Tony Romo and Troy Aikman in the last article. Then he says Russell is more like Tony Romo. LOL
Lets see…
Troy Aikman – Fired up, coach on the field, get in guys faces = 6 Pro Bowls, 1 All Pro, 3 Super Bowls
Tony Romo – Laid back, smiling, not to high or low = NADA DAMN THING
Then Ellis says Russell is more like Romo. Why the hell would that be considered a good thing?
October 29th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Hey, I will be happy if the Raiders win this week. I hope they win every week regardless of logic saying otherwise.
However, a win this week would be like putting lacy panties on a moose.
You can sexy it up all you want, but its still a big, sweaty, hairy, stinky, mess. Just like the 2009 Raiders.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Gilbert’s a typical homer. He has nothing to discuss. He’s just here to call a home run shot. He picked the wrong week.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
It took Huff & Nnamdi a few years to develop, so don’t be so hard on JR now. Someone here said that we need to stop drafting projects, and draft players who are ready to contribute as soon as they get on the field. That’s is very true, we are not full of PBers, so we can’t afford that luxury.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
OakGlenn…
you still think Khalif Barnes was a great acquisition? or are you slowly ready to agree with me, we should never had touched him in offseasons, do you finally agree that it was a huge mistake to give that guy money???
October 29th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Oakglenn’s been making a lot of comments lately about meeting up with me, so I don’t doubt that Gilbert’s Oakglenn. Oakglenn’s starting to snap. I mean for real. He really is one of the biggest Raider fans on the planet and he’s taking this stuff very personally. 7 years of losing and his credibility being beyond toast is finally getting to him, and he’s starting to make threats, something he didn’t necessarily do in the past few years. I don’t know whether to laugh of feel bad for the guy. I mean Raider football is really, really serious to him. I used to think he was an employee of the team until Richochet pointed out that he was in here leaving comments just minutes before game time, something that nobody on the Raider payroll would do. All hands are on deck at that point. I dunno. The guy’s got real issues.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
POST 46,you play football cards at all,the best advice I can give is stfu until Monday,we will chat then,look forward to a WIN PS,waiting on terms for a bet,cmon now,someone MUST be in charge,mr,mrs,dude,etc
October 29th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Huff developed? I missed that.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Gilbert (probably Oakglenn), I am not meeting you in person. Whatever your problem is with me, if you can’t discuss it here on this blog, you need to let it go. Regarding the game Sunday: I predict SD by 10. Stand by that. I’ll be here after the game and all next week to take my lumps if I’m wrong, as I’m sure you’ll be here too. If I’m right, I won’t see you in here again for at least a week. That’s another prediction, right there.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Post 50,mr,youre killin me,just pay up if you lose,collect if you win,simple,right!Why you only trust two people on this blog is amazing,shows thats how YOU WANT IT! RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
LMN,
I wanted Barnes too, and I’m glad we signed him. He doesn’t cost much against the cap, and he could become our RT. I still wanted us to draft an OT due to Barnes 1yr contract, you can always move him to G, or we can trade him.
Fire Cable & Legalize it!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Gilbert, you never answered Dude’s question. Why do you think the Raiders will win Sunday? Chargers going to get hit with the swine flu? The Chargers are a far superior team, almost entirely, position by position, coach by coach, and definitely GM by GM.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
It’s OK MR. You miss a lot of things.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Raider O…
LOL, Trade Barnes? what ahve you been smoking, no-one wanted him after his Jax tenure, so what makes you think any want him after half a season injured and all his playing time has been one big failure??? he is done, and he was before the offseason started…
October 29th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Raider O, I missed any interesting point you’ve ever made, that’s for sure. For starters, would you care to explain to me just how Huff has “developed”?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
LMN,
I was talking about Drafting an OT after we signed Barnes to that 1yr deal, and IF barnes was playing well then we could have been able to trade him.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
MR,
Huff has 3 INTs in 3 games (starter), and he had been playing very well. It’s not Rocket Science dude!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Raider O…
well not likely if you knew how he had played in JAX…
and ‘ifs’ is what rule this site, i really dont care about’em… or rather the only ‘if’ i care about is if Al had resigned 6 years ago, how would our franchise have looked…
October 29th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Almost everything SUCKS with the Raiders this year and the last six years as well. Starting with “Just sell the team, Al Davis” to fatass, I’ll workout when I’m benched and Dud, is that spelled right, I didn’t read too good?” I’m behind in the playbook, I’ve only had 3 years to learn it.
Oh, I just remembered, I have to take my fur coat to the cleaners. Think I’ll stop at Carl’s Jr and pickup a dozen double cheeseburgers and some fries while I’m at it.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Raiders!!!!!!!!! What’s up Gilbert?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
POST41,MISTA,Ive got $1000.00 bucks that Oakglenn and I,GILBERT are not the same person,only JERRY can PROVE IT,unless you would like to meet us,say,at Rickys Sports Bar! We could collect on bets,right mr,dude,and family members ps Raiders!!!!!!!!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Fire the Fat Monkey!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Raider O, I missed any interesting point you’ve ever made, that’s for sure. For starters, would you care to explain to me just how Huff has “developed”?
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if you compare how baaaaad Huff played since i got here to how he has played this season he HAS developed, I agree on that, he still isnt what we have expected, but I blame Rob Ryan for that, now the browns players cant tackle either… I dont mind having Huff on the team, as long he takes further paycuts..
October 29th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Gilbert is not Oak! He is just a homer like me.
Raiders!!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
# Raider O Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
LMN,
What about The Fat Monkey? He had a lot to to with this team. He can’t call plays, he can’t teach, he can’t coach, but he can eat & talk!
Al made a lot of mistakes in the last 10yrs, but 2 I will never forget:
1- drafting Gallery.
2- hiring the Fat Monkey to be a HC.
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AL has made tons of mistake worse than drafting Gallery, just the HC’s since Gruden was traded are a huge part of his mistakes, not just Cable… we should have given the HC job to Rathman and let cable stay OL-coach…
Drafting Seabass is way way way worse than the Gallery pick, trading Fabian was a blunder as well(beside drafting him) since Gallery has been a guard he has been great… and people who whine about Gallerys salary as guard, isnt that wise, because lets face it, top guards get top-dollar in todays football, just see Adrian Petersons LG =)
October 29th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
well its 0630 in the morning here, and im heading home, see ya guys… take care -and behave…
October 29th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Raider OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO,How are you,young feller? Been a SLOW start for our guys,2-5,yikes!However,O,still nine games left,see what happens.I PREDICT a turn around second half,JRuss and the offense have much to show,and prove O, Im not a Cable hater,maybe Im wrong,time will tell
October 29th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Gilbert,
I’ve never seen you here before but you know Oakglen and you know he is local enough to meet at Ricky’s ? I’ve been in this blog about 3 years and couldn’t tell you where anybody lives aside from maybe Dakota and I sure cant prove he lives there. No thanks Oakglen/Gilbert I dont meet guys off the internet at sports bars or anywhere for that matter.
Gilbert/Oakglen, keep posting!
October 29th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Sad but true. He combed the archives all the way back to 2008 to find a post where I said the Browns should be pretty good in 2009 and then called me a Browns fan for about 3 weeks straight. Normal people dont do that lunatics do.
Jerry can we get Oakglen some help before he hurts his cat or even worse a human?
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Oakglenn’s been making a lot of comments lately about meeting up with me, so I don’t doubt that Gilbert’s Oakglenn. Oakglenn’s starting to snap. I mean for real. He really is one of the biggest Raider fans on the planet and he’s taking this stuff very personally. 7 years of losing and his credibility being beyond toast is finally getting to him, and he’s starting to make threats, something he didn’t necessarily do in the past few years. I don’t know whether to laugh of feel bad for the guy. I mean Raider football is really, really serious to him. I used to think he was an employee of the team until Richochet pointed out that he was in here leaving comments just minutes before game time, something that nobody on the Raider payroll would do. All hands are on deck at that point. I dunno. The guy’s got real issues.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
The NFL is beginning to suck. Parity? Please. There is no parity. There is a different kind of dominance than the old days, but there is dominance. The teams with quality, stable, coaching and good drafting get it done. You can no longer patch through free agency. Greg Ellis was a find, I’m not saying he wasn’t. But he’s the rare exception. You build your team with good coaching, solid drafting, and smart trades.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Too bad the Titans werent on our schedule it would be cool to see V Young & JaMeatloaf go head 2 head in a battle of the wonderlics.
Go Raiders!
October 29th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
post75,you must be the uncle that mr,mrs,dude,etc have been waiting for,you were not invited unless YOU are mr,mrs,dude,mistabrown,so,buzz off hey brown,you work for UPS,it would be a step up
October 29th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Too bad the Titans werent on our schedule it would be cool to see V Young & JaMeatloaf go head 2 head in a battle of the wonderlics.
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LOL! Young may be one of the few people that speak JaNormous’ language. How did our dough boy QB pass the 3rd grade, anyway? No wonder Alabama ranks as one of the dumbest states in America. Davis – this should have been your first clue!
October 29th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
JaMeatball will “get it” during his contract year. You just watch. Spending all that money on bling, fur coats, and double bacon cheeseburgers will catch up.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Eaider fans,out for now,to the naysayers,miss me? RAIDERS!!!!1
October 29th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
RAIDER fans,sorry post 81
October 29th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
OK, LMN. Huff has developed from a complete joke to a so-so nickel back who could only get a starting job on the Raiders (he was drafted uno). Keep grasping at straws to defend your buddy Raider O.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Hey Gilbert
you are faaag, you wanna meet ppl of the internet, where is your sugar daddy Priest? U must be Oakglenn cause no crazy person would crack like that, btw, Cable is better coach then Gruden, you are moron.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Raider O, Huff was drafted in the first round. I don’t know if you remember that. He wasn’t picked up off the practice squad. He isn’t a walk on. He was drafted, number one. And you’re telling me he’s developed into a DB worthy of a first round draft pick because he got 3 interceptions in 3 games, in his 4th season?!? First off, no decent DB needs 4 years to develop. That right there is proof he was a bust in the first place. He’s developed into a nickel back on any other team, a starter for Al Davis’s desperate Raiders. BTW…funny how Davis’s minions laid the blame on Shell for Huff…when he’s still here, 3 years after Shell. Like there’s nobody out there better than Huff. Now Nnamdi has developed. That’s one thing you were right about (take note that it didn’t take him 4 years…). But you took down a whole pitcher of kool aid before having the gall to say that Huff has developed.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Augh,, Dilbert apologized for misspelling Raider. How touching and sincere, to even put the post number. LMAO!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 12:18 am
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Raider O, Huff was drafted in the first round. I don’t know if you remember that. He wasn’t picked up off the practice squad. He isn’t a walk on. He was drafted, number one. And you’re telling me he’s developed into a DB worthy of a first round draft pick because he got 3 interceptions in 3 games, in his 4th season?!? First off, no decent DB needs 4 years to develop. That right there is proof he was a bust in the first place. He’s developed into a nickel back on any other team, a starter for Al Davis’s desperate Raiders. BTW…funny how Davis’s minions laid the blame on Shell for Huff…when he’s still here, 3 years after Shell. Like there’s nobody out there better than Huff. Now Nnamdi has developed. That’s one thing you were right about (take note that it didn’t take him 4 years…). But you took down a whole pitcher of kool aid before having the gall to say that Huff has developed.
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1st, no one said he was a beast, all said was he has developed… you gotta agree with that…
2nd, its nowhere shells fault that Huff has been what expected, all blame for that goes to Rob Ryan…
I wanted Huff cut this off-season I admit that, but honestly, no reason to point fingers at Huff, he has by far been one of the best on defense (not that it say much)
if you want to point fingers, point at Routt ( a hight 2nd rounder) or at our LB corp they are the biggest reason why our defense is a no-show…
but the overall reason, clearly is that Al didnt retire after the Gruden-trade or the SB-loss….
October 30th, 2009 at 12:25 am
2nd, its nowhere shells fault that Huff hasNT become what expected of him, all blame for that goes to Rob Ryan…
…..its late here, maybe too late…
October 30th, 2009 at 12:36 am
LMN, he’s drafted number one. You know what that means? He’s a beast, or he’s junk. You don’t waste a number one draft pick on a guy who takes 4 years to become as good as the average nickel back in the league. I understand you’re sticking up for Raider O, but every now and then when your friend walks out in the street with his pants down, you have to just laugh at him like everyone else. It’s called tough love.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Also, Rob Ryan didn’t draft Huff. Rob Ryan also had zero control over the scheme when he was here. Stop being such a dumbass, LMN.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:58 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Oakglenn’s been making a lot of comments lately about meeting up with me, so I don’t doubt that Gilbert’s Oakglenn. Oakglenn’s starting to snap. I mean for real.
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WTF does this mean?? I don’t even know what this means. MR I have run you into the swamp soooooooooo many times, Jerry and the Mods had to remove your meltdowns. You want me to start on you again???? You should run for the hills moron. You want some, you got some!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 1:15 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
First off, no decent DB needs 4 years to develop.
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Nnamdi took 4 years to develop. Are you just stupid, or don’t know your Raiders??? which is it??
October 30th, 2009 at 1:21 am
# Mistabrown Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I have 100.00 that says Gilbert is OakGlen.
# Dude Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Mista,
Good call. No doubt about it.
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Wow. OK. I am up to snuff. lst off, funny how douche, fistabrown, rack-o-sjhit, and MR all combined for their opinions. Whatever opinions they have, on whatever subject, I will go the complete opposite opinion. 2ndly, Gilbert, meet me at Ricky’s and I will buy you a drink. Good for you dude!
October 30th, 2009 at 1:30 am
You know, all you “real” Raider fans are right, and I am wrong. Boycott the team. Don’t go. Don’t discuss the team, don;t go to games, don’t buy merchandise, BOYCOTT!!! good plan. So, I guess we will not be seeing MR, fistabrown, rack-o or any other “real” Raider fans anytime soon. Sorry to see you guys go, but I completely understand and agree. To be a real boycott, completely disengage from anything and all things Raider. It’s OK. I understand your frustration. You are completely right.
October 30th, 2009 at 1:45 am
If Raiders win, fine, but I still won’t be impressed. Let them win two or three in a row, then we may be onto something. One win is just random, just like the win over Philly was. Chances are though that we may end up – once again – being impressed with the way the other team exposed our weakness…
October 30th, 2009 at 2:25 am
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:36 am
LMN, he’s drafted number one. You know what that means? He’s a beast, or he’s junk. You don’t waste a number one draft pick on a guy who takes 4 years to become as good as the average nickel back in the league. I understand you’re sticking up for Raider O, but every now and then when your friend walks out in the street with his pants down, you have to just laugh at him like everyone else. It’s called tough love.
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sorry to correct you he was drafted 7th overall in the 1st round, not as number one…
and i dont defend Raider O, he is on his own, he is a man and can handle himself, without any help being mine or any else…
Huff has taken a paycut, so at least he isnt payed like a 1st rounder…
you stepped in it, all Raider O said was Huff has developed, you gotta give him that, both Huff and Raider O, Huff has developed! from garbage under Ryan to a rather decent safety, he isnt “just” a nickel as you say…
and if we cut him this week, several good teams would pick him up, im not sure they would have in the offseason, but they sure would now… hence the “developed”…
October 30th, 2009 at 2:33 am
[...] [Raiders] Raiders OG Robert Gallery Likely To Return After Bye? Raiders head coach Tom Cable said his starting offensive line this week would be Mario Henderson at left tackle, Chris Morris at left guard, Samson Satele at center, Cooper Carlisle at right guard and Khalif Barnes at right tackle. Which means that Robert Gallery, limited in practice for the second straight day, is looking at a post-bye return against Kansas City Nov. 15 unless Cable pulls a surprise as he did the previous week with Barnes starting over Erik Pears. Source: Oakland Tribune [...]
October 30th, 2009 at 2:37 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
OakGlenn…
you still think Khalif Barnes was a great acquisition? or are you slowly ready to agree with me, we should never had touched him in offseasons, do you finally agree that it was a huge mistake to give that guy money???
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and the rest of you who defended the acquisition, you still havent said anything about this “great pick-up”… LOL
October 30th, 2009 at 3:41 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Since its Halloween the question begs…Which team is gonna show up Sunday???
October 30th, 2009 at 4:00 am
4eva,
perhaps Barrett Robbins can (if he escapes whatever custody he’s in) dress up as a San Diego player and lure all the Charger O-lineman down to Tijuana on Saturday night for some Dia de los Muertos libations.
October 30th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Ya know that aint 2 bad a suggestion M…I’m willing 2 try ANYTHING at this point.
Also…the last time we were a dominating offense,we had a dominating center.Robbins would be in his 14th year and prolly still kicking azz!!!I also wanted Mack and yes I would have used the 7th overall pick on him =)
October 30th, 2009 at 4:22 am
[...] Source: Oakland Tribune [...]
October 30th, 2009 at 5:06 am
Gallery Mr.Guard cause everyone drafts Short-armed Guards with the 2 overall when Roethlisberger and Rivers are in same draft good ol short arms Gallery. Why is grabowski number 2 QB how could Frye not be much better.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Gee! Let me rush back from a broken leg to rescue my 2-5 team from another lost season…! Personally, I don’t blame Schilens, Gallery and McFumble from waiting till after the bye week… At least they’re playing KC that week… Ugh.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Happy Devil’s Night…bwuuaaahhhh!!!
JaMarcus needs to get better? That’s a BIG understatement!!! Lets see Sunday.
October 30th, 2009 at 6:13 am
JR will have his breakout game this week along side Javon Walker. 300 passing yards 3 TDs (JW will have 100+ yds and 2 TDs)
October 30th, 2009 at 6:13 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,HWNDR,4EVA
October 30th, 2009 at 6:22 am
maddenraiderfan Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 6:13 am
JR will have his breakout game this week along side Javon Walker. 300 passing yards 3 TDs (JW will have 100+ yds and 2 TDs)
I’ll be watching!!!
Good Morning, Dirt Lot, 4eva!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 6:25 am
OK,NOBODY TOLD ME THE KOOL-AID WAS FLOOWING THIS MORNING,GIVE ME A DBL,WOULD LOVE TO SEE MR. RUSSELL JUST KILL SOMEBODY ON A QB SCRAMBLE / BROKEN PLAY. SHOW SOME NASTY ,LOWER A SHOULDER AND SEND A HELMET / CHIN- STRAP FLY’N, THEN GET UP AND YELL AT THE GUY FOR GETTING IN HIS WAY..O WELL I CAN DREAM I GUESS
October 30th, 2009 at 6:35 am
I wish JR would be like Muhammad Ali!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 6:36 am
“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will.” – Muhammad Ali
I wish J.R. could read that!
October 30th, 2009 at 6:42 am
THE LAST PART OF THAT QUOTE,EXLA,”THEY HAVE TO HAVE THE SKILL AND THE WILL” A RARE COMBONATION,AND A RARE ATHALETE ANYMORE WHO HAS BOTH IMO.
October 30th, 2009 at 6:55 am
I love the their were good things and bad things . Losing 38-0 at home to a mediocre team what exactly were the good things? I wonder how come you never hear Peyton Manning or Tom Brady showing up early oh yeah right cause thats normal for them, 3 yrs in and he show up early what a hard worker.
October 30th, 2009 at 6:58 am
DIRT LOT,
I had a similar thought yesterday. Spread formation, JRuss takes either a quick drop or comes out of the shotgun on a QB draw where he purposefully smashes into whichever LB or safety that proposes to get in his way. He’ll probably fumble on the play as a large creature it might be fun for him to be the aggressor for a change.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Mediocre? Pathetic? Whatever. No time for that now. There’s a new ballgame on Sunday.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:02 am
kudos to JaMarcus Russell for admitting he’s been awful this year and showing up for work early this week. Let’s hope this becomes a pattern and not just a ploy to get people off his back. He’s got a mentor in Charlie Frye. some guys are better teachers than players. maybe Frye is one of those guys?
I give JR credit for taking steps toward growth. This doesn’t mean he’s not a bust. At least we know he’s thinking about putting the work in. If he shows up early every day this week and really applys himself I think we’ll see a big difference in his game on Sunday. If it’s a oen day fluke to get a pat on the back from the media then we’ll know he hasn’t changed and doesn’t plan on it … If Russell really is hungry (no pun intended) to succeed, I think Hackett & Tollner can take him there.
Yes, even with this play caller, running game, o-line, defense and Wr corps!
October 30th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Raiders suck. Al Davis sucks. Non boycotting fans suck. You heard it. You know it.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:08 am
I HEARD PAYTON MANNING SAY THAT HE LEARN’D AN AWFUL LOT ABOUT “FOOTBALL” IN THE 4TH QTR OF A LOT OF BLOW-OUT LOSSES IN HIS FIRST COUPLE OF YEARS IN INDY.MR.RUSSELL SHOULD BE GETTING A HELL OF AN EDUCATION..
October 30th, 2009 at 7:15 am
*********Crabtree VS. DHB not apples to oranges & it has nothing to do with Chaz*******
Man!!! We have been talking about these two since the draft so I want to get some things straight between their game. I was outraged when we took DHB over Crabtree in the draft. I was listening to the draft, on the radio, working in my garage and when we took DHB with Crabs still on the board, I was cursing so loud my wife came out the house and yelled at me. She said the neighbors can hear you down the street. At the time, I really did not give a $#!t but since she was making one heck of a gumbo that day I calmed myself down. After that I got to thinking about the two WRs game. With Crabtree he had great hands, great moves and most of his big plays came off of short underneath routes from WR screens that he would advance, 5-10 yard outs, ability to break tackles. I was thinking to myself this guy would be better suited for a west coast offense type of system. Plus, as you all know we had Chaz that seemed like he was ready to break out. So I said to myself Crabtree would have been able to help us in the short term but with him what you see is what you get. Now after the draft we all found out Crab’s was an arrogant @$$ so it really did not matter to me, I was glad we did not take the guy. Plus I think he made it clear he did not want to be a Raider (I wonder why?).
Now this leads to DHB. When he was in college he had the big frame, the speed, but he was very raw in terms of running crisp routes and making disciplined Jerry Rice/Chris Carter league catches. Also he needed one more year of college experience to me, but at a top 10 pick, I would have left school. Crabtree looked more fundamentally sound when it came to making safe catches to keep the chains moving (Gannon would have loved the kid, the arrogant SOB), but when you look at DHB’s game he seemed to have the most possible upside. Not just because of the speed and big frame but what he was able to accomplish. His QB unlike Russell had no zip on the ball. He had to jump up and catch floaters (that is not Russels game now he is catching high bullets). His college coach had to find ways to get him the ball such as jump balls in the corner of the end zone, WR reverses, 3-5 yard quick passes, half back passes to him running posts and drags. He can make some nice catches when he wants to make them he is just not consistent (you know like TO), but you know you have to account for the guy because when he gets that size and speed going down hill, good luck! DHB has the potential to be a game breaker. Crabtree has the potential as a possession WR to keep the chains moving.
Now lets look at how SF used Crabtree his first game. 1st play of scrimmage the inside WR runs a clear out for him to make an easy 3 yard catch (just to break him in and get the 1st catch in the NFL out the way). They do about (2) 5-10 yard outs with him and in the game with his confidence up he makes (2)10-15 yard catches in traffic. What a basic way to work a rookie into his first game.
Now lets look at how the Raiders handle DHB. The first game we have him streaking down the field as a decoy running deep route after deep route and blocking for running plays. Now DHB made a name for himself running reverses at Maryland (so did the great Tim Brown at ND. We waited until the TX game to let him run 1 WR reverse that he got about 5 yards on. How many times have we threw DHB a quick 3-5 yard pass to let him use his natural ability to make a play? I don’t know. We have two running backs that played QBs in HS and through nice halfback passes in college in DMAC and Bush. How many half back passes to Bush have you seen so far? “0″. Delaware killed teams with that half back pass to DHB. They would commit to stopping the run and DHB with that speed would blow right by and make them pay for it (you know we did not try that one time). How many WR screens have we used with DHB? None! I know some of you are saying they don’t work in the pros. Well SF did it for Crabtree and worked just fine. Right now everyone knows are game is vertical and the power run and where do the Raiders send their rookie Ferrari vertical right where the veteran DBs know he is going. Cable will most likely say DHB is clearing out for Zach Miller but you know what? Russell is not finding him at all.
I understand players have to execute but every good coach, parent, manager or leader knows you have to play to peoples strengths first. You build on their strengths once they get comfortable then you throw something new at them. We run such a basic and predictable offense it could make even a WR like Randy Moss look bad (oops! That already happened he helped himself).
October 30th, 2009 at 7:17 am
WELL SAID AS USUAL ROCKSTAR,HOPEFULLY HE IS NOT IN EARLY 4 FIRST SHOT AT THE BREAKFAST SPREAD AT THE FACILITY…
October 30th, 2009 at 7:17 am
I had a similar thought yesterday. Spread formation, JRuss takes either a quick drop or comes out of the shotgun on a QB draw where he purposefully smashes into whichever LB or safety that proposes to get in his way. He’ll probably fumble on the play as a large creature it might be fun for him to be the aggressor for a change.
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LOL. good idea. they say he’s more comfortable in the shotgun …
can you imagine a defense looking at a Raider team in the spread though?
Heyward-Bey, Walker & Watkins this week. haha.
teams would blitz like crazy all day long
October 30th, 2009 at 7:20 am
All this losing, and they way they are losing, is taking it’s toll on me. Watching the Warriors blow the game the other night, just like the Raiders they lose the same heart-breaking way year-after-year, moved me closer to the ledge.
I see the Cal Bears hoops team is ranked #13. Great. More hype for me to get excited, and they will probably lose a bunch of heart-breakers and end up in the NIT.
I need some damn wins!!!!!!
At least Jamarcus was in at 6:30. Doing something like that after his worst game ever doesn’t mean much. If he does it after a win when we plays “well”, now that would send ripples through the team. I’m sure some teammates just rolled their eyes when they heard he came in early, like “About time” and “thanks for realizing it in week 8!!”
October 30th, 2009 at 7:20 am
holy smokes CJ. it would take me 10 minutes to read that novel. i’m also trying to work at the same time brother … haha
October 30th, 2009 at 7:29 am
At least Jamarcus was in at 6:30. Doing something like that after his worst game ever doesn’t mean much. If he does it after a win when we plays “well”, now that would send ripples through the team. I’m sure some teammates just rolled their eyes when they heard he came in early, like “About time” and “thanks for realizing it in week 8!!”
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good post Vegas. seems like very few Raiders players have came out and publicly backed JR. Frye and Greg Ellis are probably his 2 biggest supporters besides Al Davis (because he drafted him and his paying him boatloads of cash)
October 30th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Rockstar,
Is anyone else a little concerned with Charlie Frye being the “wise old owl”? Nothing against Charlie, but he talks all this about how he grew from his mistakes and such. Really? It is easy to say that as the 3rd string QB for the Oakland Raiders. He hasn’t done anything since his benching on the field.
Just my view from out here. Whatever reason that Jamarcus came in early is a giant step in the right direction, but let me know when he is doing it consistantly.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:40 am
let’s hope one of 2 things happen before game time on Sunday …
#1 CJ is healthy and ready to play
#2 Nnamdi is matched up with Vincent Jackson for every snap
I just can’t imagine Routt trying to cover VJ for an entire game. Rivers would pick him apart. Routt gets burned pretty often by average WR’s. Can’t picture him holding his own against one of the 3 best WR’s in his division. VJ is not only fast, but very physical. Chris Johnson always seems to elevate his game against SD. we need him in this contest
October 30th, 2009 at 7:42 am
who has a better shot at winning on Sunday?
Vince Young vs the Jags or JR vs the Dolts ?
October 30th, 2009 at 7:49 am
That depends, Rockstar. Which team is showing up on Sunday? The Raiders that played their buts off opening night and against Philly, or the Raiders that showed up the other 5 games. Vince Young is probably itching to get back and show what he can do to get Tennessee their first win. The Raiders should play every game like they have nothing to lose!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:04 am
I was on a role brother. Go back to it and read a paragraph each half-hour. LOL!
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RaiderRockstar Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 7:20 am
holy smokes CJ. it would take me 10 minutes to read that novel. i’m also trying to work at the same time brother … haha
October 30th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Good Day Nation and have a Happy Halloween!!!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Good Morning Nation.
Gilbert,
I love the Raiders as you know, but I just don’t see them turning things around this season.
Cable is the worst play caller in the NFL, and his team is almost never ready to compete on Sundays.
Fire Cable!!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:32 am
see ya Hwnrdr
i’m out too…
carpe diem!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:33 am
How can we play 2 great games, and then not show up for the other 5.
That’s on Cable for not having his team ready to play every Sunday.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Just when I thought I heard it all. There are some peopele out there that get up and out at 6:30 in the morning just to earn $20,000 a year. Russell does it one morning at $68 mill and he can’t motivated to do it on a daily basis? Either he does and we just don’t know it or I/we have sadly over estimated this young man.
I am not a Russell beater because he has had a bad on the field situation with rookie WRs and such but I can’t give kudos for this guy doing it one day after a terrible game. He is doing what he is suppose to do!
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RaiderRockstar Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 7:02 am
kudos to JaMarcus Russell for admitting he’s been awful this year and showing up for work early this week. Let’s hope this becomes a pattern and not just a ploy to get people off his back. He’s got a mentor in Charlie Frye. some guys are better teachers than players. maybe Frye is one of those guys?
I give JR credit for taking steps toward growth. This doesn’t mean he’s not a bust. At least we know he’s thinking about putting the work in. If he shows up early every day this week and really applys himself I think we’ll see a big difference in his game on Sunday. If it’s a oen day fluke to get a pat on the back from the media then we’ll know he hasn’t changed and doesn’t plan on it … If Russell really is hungry (no pun intended) to succeed, I think Hackett & Tollner can take him there.
Yes, even with this play caller, running game, o-line, defense and Wr corps!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Well, the team sucked to begin with… Not much talent there… Now they suck and are injured at almost every position…. So, here is your 2009 Oakland Raiders.. Yay!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:01 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 2:37 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
OakGlenn…
you still think Khalif Barnes was a great acquisition? or are you slowly ready to agree with me, we should never had touched him in offseasons, do you finally agree that it was a huge mistake to give that guy money???
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and the rest of you who defended the acquisition, you still havent said anything about this “great pick-up”… LOL
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I don’t think I did defend picking up Khalif Barnes as a “great acquisition”, and I will tell you why: teams don’t let marquee left tackles in their prime just walk away. If I defended Barnes it would have been in the context of wanting offensive linemen. I ABSOLUTELY advocated getting one with the overall number 7 choice in the last draft. Still seems like an olineman would have been a good decision now halfway thru this season.
October 30th, 2009 at 9:09 am
I agree with you CJ. Kudos to a guy making that much for finally putting some effort into bettering himself? Puhleaze!
And as far as admitting that he was awful this year. Maybe I didn’t get the same thing out of his interview that others did. I heard him say there were mistakes in the last game. Where did he say he’s been awful this year?
October 30th, 2009 at 10:01 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 7:02 am
kudos to JaMarcus Russell for admitting he’s been awful this year and showing up for work early this week. Let’s hope this becomes a pattern and not just a ploy to get people off his back. He’s got a mentor in Charlie Frye. some guys are better teachers than players. maybe Frye is one of those guys?
I give JR credit for taking steps toward growth. This doesn’t mean he’s not a bust. At least we know he’s thinking about putting the work in. If he shows up early every day this week and really applys himself I think we’ll see a big difference in his game on Sunday. If it’s a oen day fluke to get a pat on the back from the media then we’ll know he hasn’t changed and doesn’t plan on it … If Russell really is hungry (no pun intended) to succeed, I think Hackett & Tollner can take him there.
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ARE YOU SERIOUS???
wtf???
That’s NOT how it works in pro sports.
His showing up early, that was an OBVIOUS PLOY BECAUSE ALL HE’S HEARD IS YOU DON’T PUT IN THE EXTRA TIME, was only that..geez..it’s end of Oct. IN HIS THIRD YEAR. Assuming ONLY a 40 hour week, JR has had 4,300 HOURS IN ORDER TO APPLY HIMSELF SINCE HE SHOWED UP IN SEPT two years ago.
FOUR THOUSAND PLUS HOURS..and now? showed up what? a HOUR AND A HALF EARLY..and now..if he does it a couple more days, he’s going to magically use those handful of hours in some way that trumps the previous 4000?
lol…no peanut..it’s all for those who, LIKE YOU who say ‘Oh goody, look Ma..he got out of bed.”
And saying “I’m glad he finally realized it”???
The guy would have to be as dumb as a log to not realize it.
Oh wait.
It’s JR.
Never mind.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Anyone pushing the Mavericks tonight?
October 30th, 2009 at 10:16 am
morning all.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:20 am
If a fisherman gets up early and gets to the lake with no gear and the wrong bait does that make him a better fisherman?
Nope just a guy looking at a lake.
He could sleep at the facility and dream about an o-line and pro receivers, a running back and a playbook that has more than three pages, but it will not change.
Until a coach is hired! or a new play caller is in place.
His play is poor but don’t hide all of our problems behind JRs alarm clock.
Kenny Stabler probably wasn’t a morning person either.
The difference he had a TEAM!
October 30th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Is Hallowe’en celebrated on the 30th in the States ?
October 30th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Raider O Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 8:33 am
How can we play 2 great games, and then not show up for the other 5.
That’s on Cable for not having his team ready to play every Sunday.
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Two great games?
This year?
Raiders played two great games….THIS YEAR??
Lol…ok…I’ll play…AGAINST WHO?
Raiders beat two crappy teams, who, by many’s view, played a really crappy game, and basically handed the games away. Granted, a W is a W, but great games?
“Shirley”…you jest.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Richochet…
I know we lost but what about the San Diego game ?
October 30th, 2009 at 10:30 am
1.Play calling does not fit the personnel= 85% of the problems.
Lack of ability or experiance at key positions= 10% of our problems.
QB being in the facility half an hour sooner every day= not much.
QB thinking he is still a star like he was in high school and it will all come naturally =5%
I know it makes for more sensational posting but let’s get real about why our record is what it is.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Rich,
We played well against the Eagles & Dischargers. You are right, we didn’t play great, but well enough to win 1 and compete in the other.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Larz shut up!
It is 100%= Al Davis and his prized selected scholarship player Jamarcus Russell. That isthe problem is 2009.
Any other bullshhht you say doesnt need to be said again!
October 30th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks Russell sucks
October 30th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Yup,
JR gave up 316 yds on the ground last week.
JR threw 4 dropped ints in the 4th qtr.
there was no difference in the offense when he went out and it was against a jets D that had completly called off the dogs.
WR still dropped balls and the O-line still didn’t block.
He but maybe if Gradkowski had come in on wednesday at 5am we would have won.
You sir are a total ock.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Where has KoolKell been lately? I guess that hemorroid surgery went bad. I wanna hear his constant BS defending of that clown Russell
October 30th, 2009 at 10:55 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Anyone pushing the Mavericks tonight?
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Mavs suck! Dirk is another soft Euro punk player…..here belong on the Lakers. The only pushing tonight happens when Kobe pushes into Sasha VujaCHICK after the game in the showers
October 30th, 2009 at 10:58 am
# Larz Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Yup,
JR gave up 316 yds on the ground last week.
JR threw 4 dropped ints in the 4th qtr.
there was no difference in the offense when he went out and it was against a jets D that had completly called off the dogs.
WR still dropped balls and the O-line still didn’t block.
He but maybe if Gradkowski had come in on wednesday at 5am we would have won.
You sir are a total ock.
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Who is the leader of this team? Who has 14 turnovers in 7 games? Who came into camp out of shape? Who has no work ethic? Who is the worse starting QB in the NFL? Who doesnt take responsibility for his schitty play?
I am a d–k for sure, but you maam are a p^$$y.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Larz, just leave the football talk to us men. It is Halloween weekend and you gotta get the knit the kids costumes and decorate the house for all the trick or treaters………also you better go get started on baking those cookie
October 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
October 30th, 2009 at 7:42 am
who has a better shot at winning on Sunday?
Vince Young vs the Jags or JR vs the Dolts ?
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LOL RRS, that is just like asking who can win an ass kicking contest………..the blind guy or the the one legged man?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:06 am
“I’m Jamahz Russah, ayn cum port us on vember fiteent when we pluh the Kan city chiepfs at Olan Caseum”
October 30th, 2009 at 11:07 am
What’s up Nation?
I see we’re still arguing about how poorly Russell has played (true) and how the entire team’s failures can be placed squarely on him (lol).
I also see Brien the Mouthpiece is spouting more nonsense than usual and loves to see himself type.
Richochet is calling people female names.
So, business as usual.
Carry on, Nation.
P.S. Rich, toss in a few extra ‘pumpkins,’ for me will ya? After all, Halloween is just around the corner.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:09 am
I’m out……..wonderful Friday, time to go consult and recruit this weekend’s rippers. Good luck you losers!
FREE NORCO BOB! A REAL RAIDER!