The final eight
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 9:20 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders last eight opponents have a combined record of 31-31 (it will be 32-32 after tonight’s Pittsburgh-Denver game). It’s a mix of playoff contenders and fellow also-rans that will determine the fate of coach Tom Cable, assuming he makes it through the rest of the season, as well as much of the roster.
Here’s the rundown, following Sunday’s games with the Raiders in their bye week . . .
Nov. 15_vs. Kansas City (1-7) at Coliseum: The Chiefs were 24-21 losers in Jacksonville Sunday. Wide receiver Chris Chambers, whom Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha advocated claiming when waived by the Chargers, was first claimed by Kansas City and caught a pair of touchdown passes.
Never mind that of the four wins the Chiefs have in their last 30 games, two have been against the Raiders. This is not only a chance for Raiders to gain some traction, but for Tom Cable to exorcise the thought of last year’s fake-field goal turned Maurice Leggett 67-yard touchdown return _ the telling play in a crushing loss.
Nov. 22. Cincinnati (6-2) at Coliseum: If the Bengals can suddenly climb from the depths to contender . . . hey, a person can dream. Two things two watch closely _ Bengals’ power back Cedric Benson heading into the heart of the Raiders defense, and Bengals middle linebacker Rey Maualuga, the USC thumper considered too slow to play for Oakland.
Nov. 26 at Dallas (6-2, Thanksgiving Day): If the Raiders can beat their fellow also-rans in the remaining schedule (Chiefs, Redskins, Browns) and score an impressive high-profile win in the House that Jerry built before a national audience, the reports of Cable’s demise may be premature.
Dec. 6 at Pittsburgh (5-2): Last time Raiders won at Heinz Stadium, Rich Gannon had thrown 41 passes by halftime. Unless the return of Chaz Schilens does something remarkable to JaMarcus Russell, their best chance this time around would be to have 41 runs by halftime.
Dec. 13 vs. Washington (2-6) at Coliseum: Ah, the empty seats, Davis vs. Snyder, the organizations widely considered the most dysfunctional in the NFL . . . the Raiders and Redskins will get a ton of unwanted national attention for this one. By this time, Jon Gruden-to-Washington speculation will be rampant.
The most quotable guy this week will be DeAngelo Hall, who appears to have been a key ingredient in the demise of both teams but is the last to realize it.
Dec. 20 at Denver (6-1): When the Raiders thumped the Broncos 31-10 at Invesco Field last year, they pretty much sealed to doom of their former tormentor, Mike Shanahan.
Dec. 27 at Cleveland (1-7): Rex Ryan already exacted revenge on for his brother rob when his Jets embarrassed the Raiders 38-0. All the blitzes Rob Ryan wanted to call but never did will show up in this one, but that’s no guarantee they’re going to work. The inability to stop the run has followed Rob Ryan from Oakland to Cleveland.
Jan. 3_vs. Baltimore (4-4) at Coliseum: Who knows what the Ravens will be like at this point, but they’re a different team than the one that beat up the Raiders last season in Baltimore. The Ravens are a much better passing team and not nearly the defensive juggernaut.
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November 8th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
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I imagine you watch the Saints every week. Must be a huge difference when you get to watch a Raider game?
November 8th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Home Games against
KC-blackout
Cincy-blackout
Wash-blackout
Baltimore-last game of the season, BLACKOUT
November 8th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
So, basically we’ll be 4-12 again, or 5-11 at best. Woohoo, another top 10 draft pick…
November 8th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Raiders finish 3-13 unfortunately.The only bright side is that it will be Russell’s last season, and the consecutive black outs will hopefully encourage Davis to rebuild with a GM and not draft a first round QB.
November 8th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
priest how does it feel to be the most ridiculed blogging buffoon in the United States?
Oakglen coming in a close second of course but at least he was smart enough to bail out of here..
November 8th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I have to admit I was confident J Russell would have a better career than V Young but id take Young in a NY second over JaPorkchop.
By the end of season we can prob add J Freeman to the list of young Qb’s that are far better than our beloved “Black Moses?
November 8th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
My gawd Thanksgiving Day, my favorite holiday, yikes!
November 8th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
KoolKell,
Raiders come first in my house. Sunday Ticket since 02′. I will watch the Saints if it doesn’t conflict with the Raiders.
I drove to Houston, Tennessee, and Atlanta to see the Raiders. I will not drive 6 miles downtown to see the Saints. I was their last season in the Dome and it was embarrasing. We used a friend’s season tix and sat so close I could here Payton call plays.
November 8th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
The Raiders are the worst organization in all pro-sports, they can’t even compete for special olympics! Al Davis apparantly is sidetracking everyones career & ruining it peice by peice. I lost all respect to Cable for laying pacquiao signature moves on his ex wife and girlfriend. Vick can rile up pitbulls and Cable backhands humanbeings and is still the COACH of the raiders? POS playcalling, puppet to the senile owner,lack of discipline,beating on women, excuses every week out of his suggestion box. F*ck Al Davis!!!
November 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
We beat the Browns to Russell. Can we beat them to this guy?????????????????
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The_Trenches/entry/view/42345/report:_browns_want_holmgren_to_run_team
November 8th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Al davis has no underarmour left, even former W. Sapp flipped the script with reachin retirement turned nfl analyst and said the raiders are a POS/7 years of this mess crackin bottles and dinner plates/ Russell should get advice from Javon Walker on how to disintegrate/this guy has 32 millions of egg crates he doesnt know what’s at stake?
November 8th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Cable should just punch his FACE!
November 8th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Raiders get healthy, get back DMC, Gallery, Green and Schilens we may see some growth and wins.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:55 am
# priesttj Says:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
KK, it’s personal preerence my man personal preference I couldn’t care less. I just try to help where I can. Lot’s of people I talk to all the time literally hate MR Davis I don’t have a problem with them we discuss fotball in here all the time. SnB and Jhill and Lefty12 aand many others are not Mr Davis supporters it’s their prorogative but they know football and I like that.
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Translation: Priest doesn’t care if you hate Davis, as long as you don’t ever talk about it, and instead discuss players, coaches, and their role in how bad the team is.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Al Davis sucks, he is more to blame than anyone else for how bad the team has been for 7 years, and the team will never win more than 5 games in a season again until Al Davis is completely removed from football operations. There you go, priest. Now let’s talk about what you want to talk about.
November 9th, 2009 at 4:12 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 4:17 am
Ahhh…the half-way point.Are we Secretariat or Beetle-Bug
November 9th, 2009 at 4:19 am
or somewhere in the middle???Tough road lots of “pot” holes.And we already been stumbling
November 9th, 2009 at 4:29 am
Funny Dhall wanting to fight if you had to pick anybody in the NFL even PK or P to fight Dhall would be on the top of most peoples list what a joke.
November 9th, 2009 at 4:34 am
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November 9th, 2009 at 4:40 am
I notice with Dmac,he hits the hole faster than anyone I’ve seen…It seems like most backs hesitate a fractin of a second then hit it.Maybe sometimes Dmac should hesitate and let a hole develope,imo
November 9th, 2009 at 4:43 am
and hopefully our O-line will be Henderson,Gallery,Satelle,Barnes and L.Walker.
I was very hopeful that C.Morris could start but it looks like Dakota was right and he will just be a serviceable back-up.A versatile back-up but back-up just the same
November 9th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Thanksgiving is also my favorite holiday…Just love those bountiful harvests!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 5:50 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
I was upset when KC picked up Chambers. Just our luck we have to face a WR 3 times in one season…but oh well…Truthfully, every team left on the schedule is beatable. The question is, how many can we beat?
November 9th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Morning Hwnrdr…
Most of us think we can win them all,imo
November 9th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Man this is the 1 game I would have loved to go 2.Oh well maybe next year
November 9th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Good morning Nation!!!
I know everyone loves Rey Mualaga and says we should have drafted him, but I just checked the box score from yesterdays game, and he didn’t register one tackle. Not even a assist. He is averaging 3 tackles a game and has one sack. Isn’t in the top 10 in tackles for rookies Not exactly lighting it up.
I think when the season ends Brian Cushing might have 3 times as many tackles as Rey.
November 9th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Don’t let the Chiefs 21 points and Chambers 2 TD’s fool you.
With three minutes left to go in the game, the Chiefs had 160 yards, 6 points, and Chambers had zero catches.
November 9th, 2009 at 6:18 am
And a deep bomb to score, onside kick recoverey, then bomb again…when Houston was playing like they had the game in the bag…
November 9th, 2009 at 6:19 am
It seems that’s when we lose some games…3 minutes or less 2 go,imo
November 9th, 2009 at 6:27 am
I agree 4eva…the Chiefs is a must win, imo!
November 9th, 2009 at 6:29 am
WOW Vegas…you stomped lil ‘ole Dakota yesterday…I also won I think…I’m like 58 points ahead and my opponet only has 2 players left soo maybe I can improve to 4-5.I’m turning the corner,I can feel it.Thik what ya want hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha
November 9th, 2009 at 6:31 am
It just feels better 2 beat the squaws 2 me Hwnrdr…like waaaay more satisfying than any other team 2 me anyway =)
November 9th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Yup, but if we don’t beat them on Sunday…there goes Cable and the season!!! Well, maybe Cable will last the season, but there goes the season, IMHO!
November 9th, 2009 at 6:39 am
If and this is an astronomical if…we can win out (cackling from the “peanut” gallery)and go 10-6 we have a chance.I dont think 9-7 will get us in this year,but as we all know I’m hopeful
November 9th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Wouldn’t that be something? I remember that year we started off 8-2, then lost the last 6 to miss the playoffs!!! Ending 8-0 will put Oakland back on the map!
November 9th, 2009 at 6:44 am
I remember that year also Hwnrdr…I bet my friend we wouldnt lose our last 6 games and lost $100.00
November 9th, 2009 at 6:47 am
After the 4th consecutive loss he was gonna let me out for $50.00 but like a Big Dummy I said no way dude…So I got double whammyed that year.Could have saved 50.00 and he let me know it a lot LOL
November 9th, 2009 at 6:48 am
well have a nice morning and day NATION!!!.I’m off 2 the “garden” store =)
November 9th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Have a good one 4eva!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Good Morning Nation,
Game week against a division rival. I will be venturing out with my dad and brother-in-law to Oakland from New Jersey this weekend to support the Silver & Black (as tough as it may be) like we do every year.
While I am just as frustrated as everyone here in this blog I am encouraged by one thing. I’m encouraged to see the unmatched passion out of Raider fans. The heated debate that takes place in this forum is great to see because it shows that we all share something in common…. A love for the Oakland Raiders.
When we will improve, how to get there, who is to blame, etc. is a debate that will never be won by anybody, kind of like politics. So long as I see this forum get filled by debate I will hold out hope that better days are ahead, it’s the day that this blog is empty and the debating ends, that I will be concerned, although, I don’t ever think that day will come.
We as fans need to stick together and push through this. As betrayed as we feel by how this team as performed and as hopeless as we feel about the future, we can’t give up and can’t turn our back on the team.
We all need to come together, in some way, to voice our frustration about the team. We will only be heard if we take action together.
Let’s go get us some Chief’s a$$ on Sunday!
November 9th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Hey Bwk223
I’ll be there Sunday supporting our team right along side you guys!!! Have a good trip to the Bay!
November 9th, 2009 at 8:14 am
4evaRaider Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 6:29 am
WOW Vegas…you stomped lil ‘ole Dakota yesterday…I also won I think…I’m like 58 points ahead and my opponet only has 2 players left soo maybe I can improve to 4-5.I’m turning the corner,I can feel it.Thik what ya want hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha
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What? I still have my defense and kicker! It aint over yet! Oh, who am I kidding…congrats Vegas, you killed me.
My WRs have been total wastes! TJ Housmydaddy and Calvin Johnson have really let me down.
I better trade them for draft picks.
November 9th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Kobe is the man…
November 9th, 2009 at 8:18 am
In separate parties at N9NE Steakhouse (Palms) on Saturday: Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker and Raiders offensive tackle Langston Walker,
November 9th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Cheifs ditch Johnson. Hope he doesn’t end up in Denver. Still got some wheels…if he can stay outa trouble…
November 9th, 2009 at 8:23 am
DJ MBenga is the man!
November 9th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Kudos Bwk223! Go Raiders! Lets get this losing attitude behind us and play like he-ll!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 8:44 am
LJ was cut loose
November 9th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Pick LJ up for the KC game!
November 9th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Had a REALLY good day yesterday! Wonder how much of that had to do with no Raider football?
Anyway, I have ZERO expectations of seeing a passing game this week between our QB and WRs. I doubt that most of the bye week was spent with everyone on the sidelines except those two positions.
I really hope Gallery is back at LG and Cornbread is back at RT. I think that about say it all when you wish for Cornbread at RT.
Raiders 6 KC 3
November 9th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Hey Reka5maticRaider shut the fk up
November 9th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I noticed the Giants smacked the discharge around for most of the game untill the final drive when Rivers picked them apart just like he did to us.
Fu&%$#+#&*ing Al Davis!!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 9:28 am
I just think this is SOOO COOL and GREAT
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bwk223 Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Good Morning Nation,
Game week against a division rival. I will be venturing out with my dad and brother-in-law to Oakland from New Jersey this weekend to support the Silver & Black (as tough as it may be) like we do every year.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Its ok Dakota…when you pick almost last it’s 2B expected.I would have liked 2 pick 1st and the WHOLE league is lucky I didnt or else I prolly be 9-0,IMO LOLOLOLOLOL
November 9th, 2009 at 9:45 am
KC fans were polled last week and they overwhelmingly detested the idea of giving LJ the chance to own the team’s record for career rushing. Good for them. (This comes exactly as Ahman Green surpasses Jim Taylor on GB’s all-time list. Don’t believe Packer fans are angry about that.)
so, Raider fans, is there anyone on the current Raider roster whom any of you would be against holding a career mark for the Silver and Black? Career mark for any category.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:52 am
No Way M Lonetree,my philosophical Bro…
Any one who comes to da Raiders is more than welcome 2 set all the “GOOD” records that they can and along the way help us win.Hell as much as I dont like LJohnson,if Big Al was 2 pick him up and he helps us win…I’m 4it
November 9th, 2009 at 9:52 am
guess I’m just a whore 4 da Raiders…Whatever it takes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Even tho…
I just dont know if I coulda stomached EVER seeing…
Curly Culp
Buck Buchannon
Bobby Bell
Johnny Robinson
#18 I 4get his name but that DB would kill us
Len Dawson
Otis Taylor
Ed Podalack
In Silver and Black
November 9th, 2009 at 10:03 am
4eva,
my thoughts are similar to yours, but as I read all the time on this site peoples’ commentaries about despising one player or another for various reasons,
I wondered if anyone held those views to the extent that KC fans expressed.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Yep The biggest rivalry in the history of sports IMHO
November 9th, 2009 at 10:04 am
4eva
#18,Emmitt Thomas.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:06 am
M…
Let me get this straight.The reason is because LJohnson called his coach or other player gay or something like that???
November 9th, 2009 at 10:07 am
THANK YOU M….
I couldnt remember E.Thomas’ name but instantly recognized that lil queer’s name =)
November 9th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Emmitt…
if you read this I just joking BRO =)
November 9th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I would have despised Lady Tomlinson coming here,even in his prime…but after he scored his 1st TD 4 us ALL would be 4giving
November 9th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Wassup Nation!
November 9th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Have a few players coming back. Let’s try to think positive. I know it’s tuff.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Always hope 2 win DMAC…Always
November 9th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Check out my O-line
LT-Henderson
LG-Gallery
C-Satele
RG-Barnes or Green
RT-Walker
What do you guys think? Hope Cable is considering it.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Yep I got that line-up from you DMAC,Really like it as with all the beef we should be able 2 run at will or anyone else =)
November 9th, 2009 at 10:48 am
At least we idn’t lose this weekend.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Yeah, but no W.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
November 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Dakota,
and with zero output on offense (although the output has been offensive to watch) the team is tied for 24th in the NFL!
November 9th, 2009 at 10:53 am
# DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Check out my O-line
LT-Henderson
LG-Gallery
C-Satele
RG-Barnes or Green
RT-Walker
What do you guys think? Hope Cable is considering it.
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I think you got the left three on the line right
I think he’s going to put Green back at RT. RG I would like to see if some fresh blood would help.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:53 am
I really havnt fllowed the collage game much this year but I hope and hope some more we go DEFENCE.Every pick would be fine with me.I’m still not ready 2 give up on Jmac.2 many diffrent crazy things going on 4 me 2 accuratly grade him out.Not that I know grading systems,my own system.Like does he know what hes doing mentally thats the biggest thing,I guess
November 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
I think we definitely should bench Russell for a while. Look at the good it did for Tennessee!
But I don’t know how much anything would actually inspire Russell to work harder….
November 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
24
Willie Mays
Willie Brown
Rickey Henderson
Rick Barry
24 is a HOF # in the Bay Area.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
GOOD MORNING RAIDER NATION/ you to Dakota.
M
Stop trying to have us write fun comments. This blog is for the hatred and foul of the Nation at this time.
Back to work.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
RaiderDell,
nap time?
November 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Raidermav
I like Green’s run blocking, but he constantly kills us w/ those false starts.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:57 am
DMAc and 4eva,
Morning to you both also.
I love Bye weeks.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Okay Raider Nation. Do we get a W or L against KC next weekend? I think if Chaz is back it’s a definite W. Probably a W either way actually….
November 9th, 2009 at 10:58 am
DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Raidermav
I like Green’s run blocking, but he constantly kills us w/ those false starts.
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Yeah – I know! I think he’ll be in the record books soon (funny….I bet Green must be gettin’ close to the most false starts in NFL history….)
November 9th, 2009 at 10:58 am
M
Nap time sure sounds great right now.
My daughter had her 16 birthday party here, the sleep over type and it was a home full of many crazy woman/girls.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Wassup Dell.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:59 am
As with every game against the squaws,this wil be a knock-down,drag-out,barn-burner,high-scoring,brutal defensive,gut-buster,low-scoring affair,imo.I know,I know…but if we fielded that beefy line,man I think all our RB’s thrive =)
November 9th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Have you guys been watching Chris Johnson (TITANS) run this season? I wish DMAC would be anything close to that.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Morning Dell…
You wouldnt by any chance know “anything” about my opponent 4 FF yesterday,would you??? =)
November 9th, 2009 at 11:03 am
DMAC
Don’t you think Walker is to slow for our o-line, especially since we utilize the zone blocking system.
I just don’t think Walker is athletic enough for our current line, minus Green.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:03 am
we could easily go 5-3 or even 6-2 as we could go 0-8.
It is up to the players now.
I like the idea of Mr. Joseph getting another shot.
He has been a team player, even though he has not played yet.
Also I think this will allow for more olaying time for Mr. Desmond Bryant to show what he can do with more playing time, just as Mr. Shaunessy had a break out game I expect one from him as well.
Time for the D to step up & Mr. Asomugha to play more against the #1 WRs.
Raiders run, and run some more.
Lets win a divional game at home.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:06 am
4eva
This FFL is crazy. Last week I was beat Dakota by 3 yards, or .38 points.
Let me look at your opponent, I may recognize who your dude is.
The first league, I’m doing terrible. The second league I’m undefeated.
Both leagues are fun. Next year no more than two leagues. I’m currently in 5, way to much time.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Walker’s slowness will make up for Green’s false starts.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:09 am
DMAC
That’s what I like about you, you’re always looking to the bright side of things.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:09 am
I’m anxious to see the “game plan” for the rest of the season, starting with KC. With two weeks to prepare, will we see ANY adjustments by Cable based on what he has to work with from a personell standpoint.
Is Gallery back this week? I think that’s iffy, right?
November 9th, 2009 at 11:10 am
@koolkell
the best thing about playing cowboys on turkeyday is turkey makes you sleepy, eat lots and youll sleep through the second half, especially if you chase it with a good stiff glass of moo juice
November 9th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Anyone here seen the pics of the new, white Sammy Sosa? He looks like a zombie now. The green contact lenses do not help.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2009/11/09/2009-11-09_sosa.html
November 9th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Will we see DMac or Murphy in the slot?
DHB in the slot?
Maybe we can get some of these other guys running the patterns over the middle that our QB can complete to guys like Miller and Russell the Muscle.
Or maybe Frye starts the second half of the season?
November 9th, 2009 at 11:14 am
M Lonetree Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Dakota,
and with zero output on offense (although the output has been offensive to watch) the team is tied for 24th in the NFL!
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Damn, that sinches it! We are back BABY!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:15 am
JHILL
The game plan will be the same. Continue to work and improve Jamarcus. Play DHB and work on his routes. Recognition of what teams defense are playing when he runs his routes so DHB can find windows to get open for Jamarcus. Schilens will play a few snaps each week until he is comfortable and his play will be increased by week 12.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Sammy looks fk’ed up! Fk’n Zombie!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I wanna see Sea-Bass fake a 67 yard FG,SPRINT down either side-line,haul-in 3 yard pass from…wow who holds 4 us ,Lechler???…anyway catch a 3 yard pass in front of our WR’s and RUMBLE doooooown the side-lines 4
TOUUUUUUUUUUCH DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWN
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Lol @ Sammy…wow!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Sammy looks almost as white as our president!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:18 am
lmao
November 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I really wish they would have Nnamdi play the oppossing team’s best WR the ENTIRE game. He’s making his $ and is capable of shutting down go 2 WR’s. Raiders would of won in SD if Nnamdi would of played Vincent Jackson the entire game.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
in which way Dakota??? lol
November 9th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Sammy looks like he has been marching in the alternate lifestyle pride parade.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Nov. 26 at Dallas (6-2, Thanksgiving Day): If the Raiders can beat their fellow also-rans in the remaining schedule (Chiefs, Redskins, Browns) and score an impressive high-profile win in the House that Jerry built before a national audience, the reports of Cable’s demise may be premature.
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So 6-10 might save Cable’s job? Let’s hope not…why waste another year with the Wife Beating Buffoon?
November 9th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Damn it looks like Cable slapped the chit out of Sammy with some baby powder!
LMAO
November 9th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I dunno DMAC…
Last year T.Gonzales was the diffrence in the 2nd game against squaws,imo.Nnamdi got beat but his D-line was terrible in that game.Soo I guess it could go either way
November 9th, 2009 at 11:25 am
At least we don’t have to worry about LJ anymore. Unless……………………………………
November 9th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Dell,
Wassup man!
Well deep inside, I kinda figured that would be the case, but I would also like to see some development from the HC. I understand him developing guys, but he needs to temper his aggresiveness and put these young guys in some better position. Not every kid can take being pushed into the deep end. Some need to start off in the area where they know when all else fails, they can at least still get their feet on solid ground.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Tom Cable’s excuse for losing to the Cowgirls…We just didn’t have time to prepare for the game due to the short week!
Tom Cable’s excuse for losing to the Steelers the following week…We just had too much time to prepare for the game due to the long week!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Raiders, do yourselves a favor and move back to Los Angeles. The fans (if there are any) don’t deserve you. Only 38,000 showed up to the last home game! Take the new stadium deal in LA and vacate that lame azz Oakland Coliseum-A Below sea level cesspool of junk!Also you will free yourselves of the THUGS in Oakland.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:28 am
DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I really wish they would have Nnamdi play the oppossing team’s best WR the ENTIRE game.
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Exactly the kinda “adjustments” I’m talking about from Cable. Also, putting CJ in the slot from time to time and letting Routt play on the ourside which he is MUCH better at.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Jhill….
I would hope 23 million would secure the feeling of solid ground =)
November 9th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Jodumb
You need stop dreaming. You’ll never have another football team!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Enjoy USC!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Here we go Lakers here we gooooo!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Awww man, who am I trying to fool here? Obviously myself, lol!
No matter how we look at it folks, we just simply are not that talented. We have glaring holes on every unit. EVERY ONE.
Oline – Look at us looking forward to Cornell Green getting back in there. LMFAO! RG and C have been flat out awful so far. Huge holes!
QB – LMFAO!
WRs – 2 rookies and and 3rd guy who had ZERO catches coming into the year.
Dline – Warren and Kelly? Two bad we didn’t get Ellis about 3 years ago!
LBs – Howard is it at that position.
DBs – The reason Stan Routt is still playing? No 4th corner on the roster?
STs – Holland and JLH are not getting it done.
Raiders 6 KC 3
November 9th, 2009 at 11:38 am
You would think so 4eva …
You would think so.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Well Jhill Bro…
stranger things have happened…and anyway it’s against the squaws ALWAYS A GOOD GAME NO MATTER WHAT,imo
November 9th, 2009 at 11:41 am
JHILL
How would you grade the teams offense. The o-line and RB’S and WR’s.
Let’s look at the emphasis from the end of last year up to this date, November 9th, 2009.
The team has shown zero improvement, what was the point in the OTA’S, mini-camp. The offense is terrible, yet they have no structure in place to develop any area on offense. What I mean is , why didn’t they improve DMAC, Bush and use our backs as the identity of our offense.
Blend in Bey, slowly, find routes he does well and improve his skills over time.
Louis Murphy should be a WR, that can play the x or z receiver.
The biggest reason we all our frustrated is Jamarcus. Where was the off season workout schedule. I would think as a employer any improvements would have to be monitored and if there was no improvement, stay in that particular area, if he is having struggles and get it down before you move on.
I still can’t believe, our strength and conditiong coach, Brad Roll can’t motivate this guy. Roll should schedule his weight loss around his eating habits and have him on a weight loss program and have a schedule to keep.
His weight directly affects, his footwork and conditioning. His accuracy is tied to his weight, which relays back to his heavy foot work and no stability or balance for throwing the ball.
I speak of knowing a little about this, my son was a center and LS in high school and was invited to a few camps for QB’s when he was in high school. The QB tutors in one camp he attended was Steve Deberg as the instructor.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Dell,
Many of your concerns fall directly on the coaching staff…that is why Cable must go.
Even a third-rate retread like Fassel or Gilbride would at least have some structure in place.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Tom Cable =
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gzuK9jsKG-g/StL9a5nED0I/AAAAAAAAILM/fK0_GJIaFMs/s400/headUpAss.jpg
November 9th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I’m also a Cal Bears fan and I’m still trying to get over not drafting Jackson and Rodgers. Can’t believe we selected Fabian over Rodgers.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Wow Steve Deberg no schizzzitt
Man that guy was the best I ever saw on the naked boot-leg.He used 2 give me fits.Wow what an honor 4 your son Dell.Deberg used 2 kill us that no-good no-gooder =)
November 9th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Dakota
What has Hackett been doing. My impression is according to other NFL QB’s like Gannon and Green have said Hackett is a great teacher.
This is why I’m so pissed , why doesn’t Jamarcus shown any improvement since last year. Hackett was named the QB’s coach in February, what is not happening?
Maybe the Raiders should go back to the basics, and work on his technique. What are they doing?
November 9th, 2009 at 11:51 am
There are reasons why some teams are really good and others are bad. Talent, coaching, GM (which we clearly lack), Owner (Dumb Owner), fans, etc. The Saints clearly has it all, this city faced Katrina, fans supported the team when clearly the economy was down, ownership trust in their GM Loomis, good coaching staff and finding the right talent. Who would know DT A Hargrove would be able to fill in Sedrick Ellis place and have a big game. RB Bell has been good along with Pierre Thomas, their wide receivers are catching all the balls, defense blitzing and their corner backs are getting turnover. Thats why they are winning.
Raider lacks all that I mentioned. ZERO TALENT, if you think this team is talented than guys stop drinking the kool aid. Offensively, everything is horrible including the running game. Defensively, everything is also horrible. Seymour is not dominate force and in my opinion he is playing soft in some games where its clear blowout, Asmough is not shadowing the best WR as a true shut down corner should do, DTs enough said, bums, Ellis gone, the rookie maybe can step it up but stop making him probowler from the first game, Dez Bryant has done anything worthy all the preseason hype, LBs bums, backup corners enough said, safety might be the only good spark but thats due to their high total tackles and if i am not mistaken our FS Schweigert had high tackle rates in 2006 cause we couldn’t stop the run. Special teams, whats special about it? Coach is a lunatic wife beater, he needs medication and therapy, GM, who again? Ownership Davis is acting like idi amin, my way or the highway, fans well lets say their in the bailout plan.
Go Raiders.
Anything positive to say? We will have top 5 picks next year
November 9th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Fukkinnnnnnnnnnnnn Dakota !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW THATS HILARIOUS
November 9th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Dell
I’ve heard the same about Hackett. I guess if Russ can’t learn from him, he can’t learn from anyone.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:53 am
maybe Jmac ate him
November 9th, 2009 at 11:56 am
With the 5th overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft the Oakland Raiders select…………………………………………………………………………………………..
November 9th, 2009 at 11:58 am
I remember watching us play the Seahawks and hoping that Dave Krieg would fumble the ball at an inopportune time…..
At least Krieg had small hands…wtf is Russell’s excuse? Grease from his pre-game Hardees’ thick burger on his fingers?
This coaching staff can’t even get Russell to protect the ball when in the pocket, let alone teach the kid how to read a defense and run an NFL offense.
Hackett? LMAO
November 9th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Put Jmac in the Altered States tanks
November 9th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
DMAC
The Raiders after eight game are 2-6 which has not changed for five of the last six years.
The draft is the most miserable part of the off season. The teams identifys a weakness, and the fans are practical and identify a weakness and the owner looks for athletes.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Taylor Mays from USC (typical Al pick)
November 9th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Hackett is just here because he is a former USC guy. Probably just goes and gets Russell his mid-practice snack and washes his Rolls Royce.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Dakota Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Hackett is just here because he is a former USC guy. Probably just goes and gets Russell his mid-practice snack and washes his Rolls Royce.
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Dakota
You forgot the gardner part and pool cleaner.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
So has Mike Mitchell justified his draft status yet? Thought we’d see him smashing skulls by now. next Tatum and all that…
Was everyone on the planet other than Al Davis and maybe the Bears right about this kid?
November 9th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Hackett is here to make Russell’s his favorite sloppy joe’s.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Still haven’t seen enough of Mitchell.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Raider Dell Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Dakota Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Hackett is just here because he is a former USC guy. Probably just goes and gets Russell his mid-practice snack and washes his Rolls Royce.
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Dakota
You forgot the gardner part and pool cleaner.
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No, those jobs are handled by Passing Game Coordinator/Botanist/Pool Engineer Ted Tollner
November 9th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Dakota
I can’t defend his status as a Safety, due to his very limited reps in that role. I will say , his special teams role is amazing. Mitchell is always looking to hit somebody and is not afraid to stick his nose in that pile of players. He has added skill and plays his role very well.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
The difference in the passing game between the end of last year and this year, is that Al Davis changed the routes.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
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November 9th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Dakota
Mitchell is not a bust at this time, let’s see what they do the rest of this season. I would hope they increase his reps and find out what they got for the second pick in the draft (raider second).
November 9th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
The difference in the passing game between the end of last year and this year, is that Al Davis changed the routes. Inserted 2 rookie WR’s and a rookie WR coach, no?
November 9th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Honestly, I have to agree with Dakota.
I just can’t get past the fact that these guys are EMPLOYEES!
Put the offense aside for a second. Look how many times we look out there and see the STs and Defense missing assignments. CJ thinking he has over the top help, or Nnamdi thinking Routt has a particular guy. What about the LBs NOT being gap sound? The constant head scratching penalties?
Why is ANYONE leaving early? Why are these guys not ALL putting in at least 12 hour days?
We need a GM first. One who establishes accountability above the HC. Let that GM hire the next HC, and so on.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
The difference in the passing game between the end of last year and this year, is that Al Davis changed the routes. Inserted 2 rookie WR’s and a rookie WR coach, and then tried to ride that in his playcalling. Instead of leaning on the run game.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Mike Mitchell is the one good problem we’ve had this year. Branch and Huff have been WAY above expectations, so the kid can’t even get on the field.
I think we should find a way to get him on the field as the nickel DB instead of Routt. Huff and Branch have excellent cover skills. We used a lot of 3 safety looks last year. I forget the kid’s name from last year. He was even on the roster this year for a minute after Philly cut him. I think he got hurt in a preseason game. Anyway, maybe Mitchell could get on the field that way.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I agree Jhill…12 hour days should be the norm.If the stats are true and most careers last only 4-5 years,maybe should be a personally mandated regimen,we would hope
November 9th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Jhill
Rashad Baker?
November 9th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
What ever happened to our cover 1 defense that was used against SD the first game of the season? I like it with our speed on defense. You guys think it would be successful against other teams?
November 9th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
agree with the cov 1 idea, we have competent cb’s i would rather see the occasional big play and more three and out from pressure than a first down every time the other team lines up
November 9th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Kansas City, Cleveland and Washington are probably the games that determine Tom Cable’s future (Marie Lutz allegations, not withstanding.)
they finish 5 and 11, and even then its probably not enough to save him