Four straight blackouts
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 3:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News and notes from the coach Tom Cable’s post-practice press briefing Thursday:
– To no one’s surprise, the Raiders failed to sell out Sunday’s game against the Chiefs and will be blacked out locally for the fourth consecutive time.
With Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore remaining on the home schedule, it appears likely, barring a remarkable reversal of fortune, that the Raiders will finish the season with seven consecutive regular-season blackouts after having only six in the three previous seasons combined.
– Defensive end Greg Ellis did not practice again after bye week arthroscopic surgery on a knee and shoulder, but Cable said Friday could be a different story.
“Actually, they said there’s a pretty good chance of it so we’ll see (Friday) morning,’’ Cable said.
The Raiders aren’t likely to push Ellis given how well Matt Shaughnessy played against the Chargers the week before the bye.
“You’d like to have him at full speed but if he’s not able to go we’re OK,’’ Cable said. “If he can go but if it’s limited (snaps) we’re OK because of our depth.’’
– For the second straight day, the Raiders brought in a left-footed punter to simulate the Chiefs’ Dustin Colquitt. This time it was Glenn Pakulak, who, like Ricky Schmitt on Wednesday, has spent time on the Raiders roster either on the practice squad or during training camp.
– Cable, with his tongue either firmly in his cheek or running a serious fever, was asked his hopes for quarterback JaMarcus Russell in the second half of the season.
“Throw 20 touchdowns and not turn it over any more and be about 66 to 67 percent completion (percentage),’’ Cable said. “I think that’d be pretty good.’’
Through eight games, Russell has two touchdown passes, 14 turnovers (nine interceptions, five lost fumbles) and has completed 48.4 percent of his passes.
At the midway point of the season, with all teams having played eight or nine games, Drew Brees of New Orleans and Matt Schaub of Houston lead the NFL with 17 touchdown passes.
– Punter Shane Lechler, leading the NFL with 52.3 yards per punt, has his eyes on Sammy Baugh’s 59-year-old NFL record of 51.4 yards set in 1940. Lechler looked up the record not long after the Raiders made him a fifth-round draft pick in 2000 and has been chasing it ever since.
He never met Baugh, a Hall of Fame quarterback and safety, who, like himself, grew up in Texas. Baugh died last Dec. 17 at age 94.
“I know he owned a big ranch out by Dallas. He was a guy that I’d have love to have met and I wish I would have taken time to somehow put that together but it didn’t work out,’’ Lechler said. “It’s funny, you look back at those records and you see the numbers and you’re like, ‘Were their calculations right then? You guys serious? How close were you guys watching this because these numbers are amazing.’ ’’
Lechler has games remaining in Pittsburgh (Dec. 6), Denver (Dec. 20) and Cleveland (Dec. 27) that could potentially be cold-weather games that could drag down his average.
In Lechler’s favor so far is he’s had a wide expanse in front of him virtually every time he’s called upon to kick with the Raiders ranked No. 32 in offense.
“Unfortunately, our situation helps him be the best in in pro football,’’ Cable said. “You’d like him not to have that many opportunities. He’s really had something to do with every game we’ve been in and the two we’ve won.’’
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November 12th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Deep behind the fortified walls of the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raiders Headquarters – Alameda, CA), the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black is meeting with his Field General.
Al: Okay, JaMarcus, you told them what I said to at the presser, right?
Russell (mouth full of food): Yeff Mifta Daffis, I toad um ezzaklee whu joo shed.
Al: Dammit, young man, would you please swallow that first? If you weren’t so committed to excellence, I wouldn’t tolerate you eating an entire alligator. I’m told by Mike Taylor that bringing that up may have severe repercussions from the likes of Al Sharpton and that other fella. Geopolitical variations aside, what are you some kind of country bumpkin?
Russell: Uhh, I don’t know what ego ellipticals are, but if they’re anything like the waffles Mama makes, I’m sure they’re pretty dang good, Mr. Davis.
Al: Sigh, so you said it, right?
Russell: Yup, they’re convinced I’ma dink and dunk it.
Al: Good. I’ll have to tell that oaf Cable the first 15 plays will be all deep passes. We’ll be up 28-nothing by halftime. You understand the Greatness of the Raiduhs lies in their ability to complete the Big Play on Sundays, don’t you?
Russell: What, you got Paydays? Those are tasty.
Al: (sigh) Be gone. Herrera has your white women and marijuana cigars waiting outside.
Russell: Hells yeah! Latah, Mr. Davis!
He exits.
Davis waits a moment and pages Herrera through his intercom.
Davis: John?
Herrera: Yes, Mr. Davis?
Davis: I need you to review the wiretaps on (flipping through Rolodex) the following: Brown… Gannon… Goodell… Gruden… Kiffin… Madden… Ryan… Roselle – er, wait scratch that one… old habits, right? And also review the office tapes from this aftahnoon. I can’t stand to listen to what I just did a second time. JaMarcus’ comments should be removed from the tapes with the exception of “Yeff Mifta Daffis.” Understood?
Herrera: Yes, Mr. Davis.
Al: Good. Oh, and John?
Herrera: Yes, Mr. Davis?
Al: I need to be changed.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
4evaRaider Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I can just see Richochet SCRAMBLING 4 a translator
November 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Over/Under 30,000 show up at the Coli, on Sunday??
28,374. Is my guess.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
lmao La To TheBay
November 12th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Dakota,
4-4 is better than 3-3, 2-4, etc. but I understand what you mean. I am not sold on Cable, as the results are not there.
Of course, you said that all along. Kudos.
No, what I mean when I said they have to look at the second half as a fresh start, 0-0, is pretty much what any coach at any level of sport would say to a struggling team.
You guys can ridicule if you must, but for the players in that locker room, it has to be looked at that way.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
909RaiderLifer…
As a kid did you correctly guess the amount of jell-beans in a jar??? lol
November 12th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
better than 3-5* but you get the idea.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
jellYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyyy
November 12th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
3-5 and 2-6 and 1-7*
Wow, math skills need to be brought up to 2nd grade level.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
4eva…..
No, but I did try to guess how much the fat lady weighed at a carnival once…..
November 12th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
No wonder Lechler is soo good.Hes got a chance to be the very best.He has taken his good fortune very seriously and is a credit to the game.WAAAAY 2B SHANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
And how did that work out 4 ya 909…I see you’re still here lol
November 12th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
OK ONCE being the key lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I’m out, Nation.
Be good.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
4eva…
Let’s just say, I lived to tell the tale…….lol
November 12th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Holy Cr@p! I’m out of beer. Market run……later.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Jerry in one blog your saying with the young WR’s it’s a resipe for disaster and in the next blog your comparing Rusell to Drew Brees, what gives? Is Brees throwing to rookies? It’s a loose comparison and no reason for it other than to point a finger at Russell.
There is no way Drew Brees or any other Brees could’ve gotten his #’s with those babies and you know it.
I’m treating the second half of the season as the start of the season because this is the team I thought would start the regular season. And I want to see how much progress they can make by the end of the season. It is folly IMO to look at the first half because very few if any QB could’ve made lemonade with those lemons. They weren’t even ripe yet. They were barely seeds. So if we can get a decent passing game to go with a formidable running game I would love to see what this defense could do.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
And remember, Jerry, the only game they sold out was the monday night opener, which was a gimme. The paying fan base is dwindling. Al’s getting what he deserves.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Can DHB develope? Can DMC develope and can Chaz become a bonifide star at WR? Can thios defense play at a playoff calibre level consistently.
What will the future look like with Russell at the helm? Is he the guy?
Can Cable bring the best out of this team and make the a team? Can we get past his personal issues to his ability to be a HC at this level?
Those are the questions that must be answered in the next 8 weeks.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
wow, are we absolutely sure that hanson didn’t in fact punch cable rendering him borderline crazy? i think i’ll bet teh under on those russell numbers.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
“barring a remarkable reversal of fortune, that the Raiders will finish the season with seven consecutive regular-season blackouts after having only six in the three previous seasons combined.”
This is actually a blessing in disguise for the Nation. If all but one home game are blacked out, Al would have to get the point. The fans are tired of his antiquated antics and it’s time for a real change!
Let’s home he gets the point.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Yeah….another blackout!
Luv it….Al Davis deserves blackouts!
The fans of the Raider Nation who have wised up to his shenanigans have had ENOUGH!!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Time for a dang change!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Over/Under 30,000 show up at the Coli, on Sunday??
28,374. Is my guess.
^^^^^^^
UNDER….but they will lie say it is 31,000 that show up….
November 12th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Ju kan doi Jambalaya Russell!!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Over/Under 30,000 show up at the Coli, on Sunday??
28,374. Is my guess.
^^^^^^^
UNDER….but they will lie and say it is 31,000 that show up…..LMAO!
I know these clowns to well….
November 12th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Priesttj
Let me state to you the simple fact that you are missing. No matter what you think, AL Davis was the one who decided to start Murphy and DHB, its also his decision to neglect the running game and throw it vertical most of the game. It is also his decision to start Jabust instead of clearly benching him, who by the way even if he had veteran wrs, he would have failed. Cable is bad coach I give you that but who hired him, AL Davis. You see AL Davis noticed in training camp that our team needed run stopper, he got Seymour. He could have addressed the Wrs situation the same way, fact is he choose not to and was happily relying on DHB as he said in the Seymour press conference, DHB will learn how to catch, well he needs to learn how to run routes b4 that. If you think the problem is that wide receivers, then the only person to be blamed is your idol MR. Davis as you call him and AL Rotten Davis as i call him.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
LA to da bay cracks me up!! Damn dood!! Yeff mifta davis!!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Look forward to Chaz this weekend, a bright spot that I hope hasn’t disintegrated, also glad to have Gallery back, guys a Raider thru n thru!!
As for 20 second half touchdowns, n no turnovers haha!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
‘In Lechler’s favor so far is he’s had a wide expanse in front of him virtually every time he’s called upon to kick with the Raiders ranked No. 32 in offense.’
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Sad. Pathetic. I’m sure some will agree, the only way to not go crazy over this team and its performance is to have a little fun with it. Tho it is truly depressing, it’s a matter of personal fan survival. I’ll never abandon the Raiders, but this ‘bizarro’ way of doing things has got to end. It has to. It must. One can only hope. BTW, post #1: says it all in a nutshell. Hillarious.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
AL DAVIS jumped the shark once he traded Gruden and forced Bruce Allen out….
AL DAVIS SUCKS!!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I am so freaking tired of you guys bashing the Raiders all the time! This is my team you guys are talking about! Yes the Raiders can make the playoffs this year with enough hard work, dedication, attention to detail, a couple of plane crashes, a nuclear accident or two and one helluva big terrorist attack on the east coast. Other than that, we’re just screwed.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I’d take 20 TD’s in the next year and a half
November 12th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
‘Through eight games, Russell has two touchdown passes, 14 turnovers (nine interceptions, five lost fumbles) and has completed 48.4 percent of his passes.’
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Make that 1 touchdown pass. Please credit Zach Miller with the other one.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
17 Bob Trey O Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I am so freaking tired of you guys bashing the Raiders all the time! This is my team you guys are talking about! Yes the Raiders can make the playoffs this year
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Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!
I’m laughing so hard I’m not even going to bother looking up the Jim Mora youtube
November 12th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
LOL. I didn’t even read the rest of your comment, Bob Trey O. I stopped reading when you said we made the playoffs. Didn’t realize you were joking.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
RMR
If you’re gonna cut & paste, cut and paste the whole post
November 12th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Hey, I’m not that drunk yet- I don’t think I could ever get that drunk come think about it. After the second game I figured this year would turn out to be a 24 game preseason.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
It all started when Al didn’t give Gruden a real contract after the ‘00 season. It blew everyone’s socks off, in the organization and out. Everyone thought at that point that Al had finally grown up. Everyone thought it was just a certainty that Al would give Gruden a fat contract. The day Gruden got that proposal from Davis was the day that it could be heard from one end of the NFL circle to the other that Davis is impossible to work for.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
crabtree almost has as much catches on 1 drive than dhb has all year sad
November 12th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
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November 12th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
DHB has more wins than Crabtree!!!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
thats not much and what did he contribute to those wins
November 12th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Hate to say it…but Crabtree looks like a receiver. DHB has a long way to go.
Regardless, Al Davis likes drafting projects with excellent measurables. We all know that.
The Raiders need to focus on just trying to compete.
Complete a pass, make a block, manage the gap assignments, make a kick…this team is still very much in preseason mode for a variety of reasons.
Winning? If you expect that then you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
Let’s just see them play 4QTRs. Like last week.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
The only way for Davis to reverse this curse is to re-hire Gruden. Pay him what he wants. Leave him alone. He’ll be better than the first time around. Let him weed out the riff-raff. He will right this ship. He will fill up the seats. Davis will get the credit.
Come on man! You can do it. I know you can Al.
And if you think these curses just go away, take a look at the Red Sox and how long they went without a championship. I know you don’t want to wait that long.
So please Mr. Davis, let the wisdom of your years light the way, let the light brighten the darkness of these last twenty years (cept for the years you employed Gruden of course). You can do it, I know you can. It is our only hope.
=================================================== ‘To no one’s surprise, the Raiders failed to sell out Sunday’s game against the Chiefs and will be blacked out locally for the fourth consecutive time.’
November 12th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Can DHB develope? Can DMC develope and can Chaz become a bonifide star at WR? Can thios defense play at a playoff calibre level consistently.
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What is this, Pig Latin.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
1 Sell-out – 7 Black-outs.
Do you really think the league will let this continue? I don’t.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
No doubt Crabtree will be and is better than DHB. However, if the Niners lose today, you can’t overlook the fact they would be 3-2 without him and 0-4 with him.
That might be something that follows him around the league as he puts up stats over the years.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Vegas Raider Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
No doubt Crabtree will be and is better than DHB. However, if the Niners lose today, you can’t overlook the fact they would be 3-2 without him and 0-4 with him.
That might be something that follows him around the league as he puts up stats over the years.
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In that case, aren’t we lucky we drafted Bey?
November 12th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Just trying to keep the glass half-full Kool.
Your old enough to remember, any chance Bullet Bob Hayes or Cliff Branch was as bad as DHB their first years. I mean, what if this guy finishes the year with 10 catches for 150 yards, while getting a ton of playing time. Hopeless right?
November 12th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Awful pass. Throw it out of bounds and kick the FG.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
That was a very DHB-esque effort by Crabtree on that pass.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
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November 12th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
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November 12th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
damn this might get worse in the 2nd half of the season with so much focus on getting the ball to wr’s. 4 1 thing, jamarcus can’t throw yhe ball outside his shoulders and he’s only accurate with something up the middle.murphy has lost 4 td’s (not incuding sd td) cuz of jmac. 2td’s in kc on deep posts,the texan wrong shoulder throw, and that awful phi. throw on that 4th and short. murph would be rookie of the yr right now.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
chi@sf is ugly
November 12th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
That throw against the Eagles was easily the worst pass of the year. Considering the situation, 4th and 1 in a close game, and how open Murphy was, that was far from NFL quality.
As Jerry always says, it’s not the plays but the execution.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
on the other hand dhb hasn’t shown anything besides he can run fast, remember the nyg. game? wasn’t even a rec. attempt, instead overunning a tackle. schillens looked promising but **** he has alot to prove.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Surprised nobody talking about those model citizens at Rocky Top.
http://www.sportingnews.com/college-football/article/2009-11-12/tennessee-football-players-charged-attempted-armed-robbery
November 12th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
the philly throw made me sick, so did the last game @sd when he underthrew murphy on the sideline before the half
November 12th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
hope he threw through some tires this week
November 12th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
raideredoutL.A. Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
the philly throw made me sick, so did the last game @sd when he underthrew murphy on the sideline before the half
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The sad thing about the pass in SD, was that it was 3rd and like 14 with 30 seconds or so left in the half. The last thing a D wants to do is give up a first down pass and let the guy get out of bounds. But Jamarcus is so awful they just gave it to Murphy (he was WIDE OPEN) expecting Jamarcus to do exactly what he did, one-hop him. Played right into the role.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
hey vegas, its crazy to hear that the squad is so focused on getting wr’s the ball when its a disaster when they try. not enough time, no scrambliing qb,and no accuracy when all goes perfect.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
“If you really want to look at it, you can go 8-0 and you might end up 10-6,” Johnson said Wednesday. “There’s a possible way you can actually do it.”
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2 plus 8 and you “might” end up with 10. See, you guys laughed at me when I said what I said. But do you understand what I meant? Jeez, I took a big time hit in the media for that. You all owe me an apology.
Bill Callahan
November 12th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
must be deception
November 12th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
praise pass all week and run all game
November 12th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
The team is flawed. This team is far away from winning right now…in fact this is very much preseason. I don’t know what they did in the summer, but mastering the basics wasn’t one of them.
So, dissecting each throw is missing the point….the team wasn’t ready to play this year.
The rest of this season is about learning how to play with consistency….winning will have to wait another year
November 12th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
# islandraider Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
The only way for Davis to reverse this curse is to re-hire Gruden. Pay him what he wants. Leave him alone. He’ll be better than the first time around. Let him weed out the riff-raff. He will right this ship. He will fill up the seats. Davis will get the credit.
Come on man! You can do it. I know you can Al.
And if you think these curses just go away, take a look at the Red Sox and how long they went without a championship. I know you don’t want to wait that long.
So please Mr. Davis, let the wisdom of your years light the way, let the light brighten the darkness of these last twenty years (cept for the years you employed Gruden of course). You can do it, I know you can. It is our only hope.
=================================================== ‘To no one’s surprise, the Raiders failed to sell out Sunday’s game against the Chiefs and will be blacked out locally for the fourth consecutive time.’
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EXACTLY!! Someone else in here actually sees the signs of what the old stubborn man Al Davis needs to do to exercise his demons and turn this franchise around again….(at least the Gruden demons) and rehire him and Allen and maybe even Holmgren as GM.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
The rest of this season is about learning how to play with consistency….winning will have to wait another year
^^^^^^^Damn….or another 7 years if the stubborn old man doesn’t hire the right GM and Head Coach to turn this ship around! LOL
November 12th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
#67 i don’t dissect throws, i just watch the games.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
MR,post39,I agree with you that since Gruden was traded the Raiders have been well,junk.But,I seem to remember rumors of Gruden wanting out,a college opening,and one other that I dont recall.Point being,if Chuckie was intent on leaving,then get something for him,and they did.Anyway,guess I believe in anything is possible,love for Gruden and Allen to return,just dont see it! So, will we see you at the game Sun,Raider fan?
November 12th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Anyone else watching the game online? Is your link playing the audio to the karate kid in the background too? I can hear the theme song, and Myagi yelling. It’s kind of funny, yet kind of annoying, too.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
This is far and away the funniest thing I’ve ever read.
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# priesttj Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Even their Wes Welker type got hurt “Nick Miller the DB killer”.
But “Black Moses” will soon appear at a stadium near you. Dress rehearsals are still under way. Previews this winter and show premiers next season with sold out dates in early Sept 2010 get your tickets NOW!!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Gilbert I won’t spend a dime on this team until Al Davis is dead, and i reject your definition of a fan. Go play a video game.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
crab knows how to get open
November 12th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
lol
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# priesttj Says:
October 20th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
If you guy’s think Crabtree is going to come into this league and tear it up on that offense you’re crazy………period Their Oline is much worse thn ours.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
DKnight007,
Yes, another 7yrs I am afraid. In all honesty…probably looking at 8 yrs to be honest. The team just doesn’t look fluid and something is badly broken about how Raider teams prepare for the season.
Starts with a broken down O-line and a defensive scheme that can’t stop the run due to softness up the middle.
Coaches don’t work the players very hard and rely on the players to police themselves
The Owner/GM doesn’t seem to konw how to fix the run defense.
This team just doesn’t work hard enough. From the QB all the way down.
Remember Ellis complaining about players staying out late on the night before an exhibition?
Russell being aloof and overweight
Fargas and his “Yukmouth” moment
The lack of wide receiver participation in Russell’s passing camp
Coaches punching assistants and all that B.S
Last second hail mary trades at the end of camp
Reaches in the draft
4-days of walk throughs to open up training camp
Wasting roster spots to carry out a vendetta (Walker)
Swapping out assistants with inexperienced youngsters (Lal and Fassel)
Rampant penalties, missed assignents like safeties blowing coverages in the end zone….Louis Murphy not knowing snap counts or motion calls….receivers running into each other
Coaches not knowing their personnel…running 4 verticals from the 10yd line
Letting the best CB in football become a decoy by rigidly keeping him on one side of the field while the opponent simply moves their best receiver into the slot or other side –read Brandon Marshall consistenly lining up against Kirk Morrison
Defense looking painfully vanilla…except for one week…against Philly
Constant overrating of middling talent like Terdell Sands (sorry JHill), Andrew Walter, AShlie Lelie, Ronald Curry and Kwame Harris — and now out of the league
Never mind the legit stuff like injuries….
That’s why these last 8 wks are really a preseason for next year…
It is what it is
November 12th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
And prove to me that Gruden wanted to leave, Gilbert. Give us a link to any interview where Gruden says anything to that effect.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
bout to open a brew and watch the lake show. out.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Lakers suck. NBA’s a joke, rigged to keep LA in the hunt. Look at the calls they get. Boston’s going to destroy them this year, anyway.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I’m sure Cable would like nothing more than to pimp slap JaMetball or at the very least bench his a$$. This sarcastic comment is like a slap to JaMarshmallow & AL both.
“Throw 20 touchdowns and not turn it over any more and be about 66 to 67 percent completion (percentage),’’ Cable said. “I think that’d be pretty good.’’
November 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Darrius Heyward Bey at #7?
Al Davis is crazy as hell!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
keep hatin
November 12th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Yeh, Cable, winning out would be pretty good, too. Problem is, in order to do that we’d have to get rid of you and the weirdo who hired you.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Lakers suck, and their fans are complete idiots. Common knowledge.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
It is hard to imagine Gruden coming back. But one has to wonder what Gruden thinks of this junk (excellent call #71). After all, the Raiders were his first HC job, how can he not be forever tied to them. He loved the Raider fans. He was very gracious towards Mrs. Davis and Al Davis after his SB victory, thus not burning that bridge. I also have to wonder if the strained relations as HC in Oakland made him look else where. But things have changed. One has to wonder if he wants back but has to wait for Al to make the call, if he would indeed approach Al, if he is just laughing at all this, and what does Al think of Gruden (I want ya back Jon, but you know me and my ego. Can’t do it).
Nobody wants the HC more than Cable, nobody in their right mind wants the job, and Gruden may be the only one that could step in and get results.
“Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enters”. The new Raider motto.
(and hope is all I’m hanging onto for this can of mixed nuts)
November 12th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Talking about collecting paychecks. How about all the bloodsucking enablers, crony cksuker, hangers-on’s in that building? Telling “Big Al” how great he is.
BHP, you feeling me?
November 12th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Gruden’s only coming back if he has complete control, everything he asked for in 2000.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
post 74,nope,mr,I dont play video games,thats youre thing nothin REAL!!!!!!!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Gruden is not coming back here folks. He would command a much higher salary than Davis is willing to pay.
Also, Gruden won’t get the control because Davis insists on picking the assistants, setting the starting lineup at favorite positions and driving the overall scheme.
So, either accept this for what it is and hope that Davis finds a diamond in the rough…a kid so overlooked yet has the abiltiy
If you can’t accept the above you will be forever frustrated
November 12th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Cutler is making JaMeatball look like a “bonafide qb”
November 12th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Darrius Heyward Bey at #7?
Al Davis is crazy as hell
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I actually was surprised when Davis made that pick. DHB is turning out to be a developmental pick…a guy that should have gone in the late 1st or 2nd round to a team that could bring him along. Not to a team that needed a contributor right away.
Neglected the O-Line and D-Line…forcing Davis to have to trade a future number 1 pick to shore up the D-Line….Raiders keep getting these raw rookies that are pressed into service. Raw rookies that need expert coaching…
We have no right tackle….everyone is “happy” that Cornell Green is coming back to start…
You are not going to win with the consistent mistakes that Al Davis makes.
Just not going to happen
November 12th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Cutler is making JaMeatball look like a “bonafide qb”
======================================================
I wouldn’t go that far. Cutler has INTs…but he’s completed some passes to his WRs and has had multiple TD games.
The Bears have problems…nowhere as deep as the Raiders
November 12th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
If Al Davis would just let John Marshall call a game without “suggestions”….the team would have 1 more win.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Nobody wants the HC job more than Cable. He wants it really bad. He will get better. He will study hard and learn to adjust his personal as he sees fit (for the good of the team of course). He will grow some hair. He has to. Just how long you think he will hold his temper? When he blows, players will feel the quake of his wrath. Maybe he can impress Al and slowly but steadily take control, make better decisions. He will become the Amy Trask of ticket sales and public relations. Like it or not, he may be here to stay. Do we stand behind him and blindly follow him with are allegience to the Raiders? I don’t have these kind of answers. But as a fan, I will accept whatever fate rolls this way. And SnB #77 will be the first page in Cables’ “Re-vamp, Re-pave and Restore to Raider Glory Past” agenda for 2010/11, so as he cannot lose sight to clearly see what he is up against. Come On Tom Cable, You Can Do It.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Gilbert, just get back to me on that link to where Gruden says he wanted to leave Oakland.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Hate to say this…but Cable should be watching this 49er game and how Jimmy Raye called this game.
Understand the situation and the score and call the plays accordingly….big dose of running the football and picking spots to throw.
Playing it conservative to give the defense a change. Playing field position and being patient.
sure, the 49ers only have 10pts…but they are managing the game offensively..while the defense plays a helluva game.
The Bears meanwhile have totally forgotten they have Forte in the backfield
November 12th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Hate to say this…but Cable should be looking @ yahoo hotjobs for a new gig.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I hope the wheels have fallen off of Denver. Some one actually cracked the code to their g-ay defense.
You put the game in the hands of the offense led by Orton and we’ll start to see whats really what with this joker.
He can manage games but not so sure about asking him to step up and win.
KnowShon hasn’t exactly broken rushing records yet has he? Or for that matter LAMONT JORDAN.
Lets not forget Corell Buckhalter nearly destroyed his knee TWICE so far.
I’d like to see McDaniels get that cheesy fake azz grin smacked off his chops by a serious losing streak to end the year.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-broncos-agitateddefense&prov=ap&type=lgns
November 12th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
nnamdi21,
Who cares what Denver is doing. Right now the Raiders just have to learn how to prepare like professionals and compete every week.
Denver doesn’t have that problem. They are overachieving…meanwhile, this Raider team is…well…just going through the motions
November 12th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Remember when Jimmy Raye was our OC? What more proof do you need that AL leans ALL the coaches not just the Def or HC.
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Hate to say this…but Cable should be watching this 49er game and how Jimmy Raye called this game.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Their has to be some kind of drop off for Schilens being out that long but I’m hoping he can make some grabs especially in the end zone.
This is a ho nutha team when they can score.
Got the guys on the line squared we hope (Satele. we’re looking at you. Green we already know about) and if we can ignite the run game things should get easier for Russell.
Still need a FB and MLB but there is reason for SOME optimism heading in to the back half.
Its really more in the teams attitude then its injuries, but getting a slew of starters back should help.
Rookies and back ups saw action and that means if called on again because of new injuries and on sustained drives by opposing D’s, they won’t be as much of a drop off hopefully.
I like this team. Like our government, I just think its mismananged too often.
If Oakland gets some wins and confidence, they have some talented players who in theory are capable of good, solid football played harder and faster than the other team.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Wow, Cutler was pretty bad. 5 ints (2 in the red zone)….wow
But at least gets completions to his receiving corps
November 12th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Cutler has completely melted down on National Tv and J McDaniels is laughing his a$$ off.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
nnamdi21,
Who cares what Denver is doing. Right now the Raiders just have to learn how to prepare like professionals and compete every week.
Denver doesn’t have that problem. They are overachieving…meanwhile, this Raider team is…well…just going through the motions
===========================
I’m always interested in what our rivals are doing cuz believe it or not, it does effect the Raiders.
Denver’s “awesome” D thru a shoe and its “wild horses” offense suddenly seems less effective.
If they head one way and we head the other, that seems rather important to me.
Oaklands getting its starters back for the first time since the beginning of the season. That might help. Denvers starting get exposed.
These two things are not mutually exclusive. Sa’ll I’m sayin’.
I completely agree Oakland needs to play more focused, proficient football with waaaay more intensity and passion then it has in too many outings in recent years.
When they come to compete, they do. Seesm like they let little bad breaks steal their fire and simply f’in quit.
Well, not all, but too many of them anyway.
Some assets in Oakland. They’ve been mismanged IMO, but this teams drive and execution needs to change before they start posting W’s.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Wow, Cutler was pretty bad. 5 ints (2 in the red zone)….wow
But at least gets completions to his receiving corps
==========================
He’s always thrown picks. Thinks he’s Brett Favre. Got the picks part down it seems. He had some good wides and Ryan Clady in Denver.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
denver might go the redskins route jim zorn was the josh mcdaniels of last year now look where he is
November 12th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Nnamdi21,
Not dissing you. Just that this Raider team is so far behind right now. Its not just about getting healthy…its about the basics.
The QB and receivers are not even in synch. Defensive players missing assignments and calls…gap coverage still a problem.
I don’t think this team is going to win much this year…another 3-13 to 5-11…I hope I am wrong. To me, this is very much the preseason all over AGAIN.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
mr,please re read my post 71,I said RUMORS at the time had Gruden interested in a college program,think it was Notre Dame,and another coaching opening.lets see if others remember the same info,bet someone does!While we wait,perhaps you could play one of YOURE video games,or buy a new one,bet you want one!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
fellas,out for now,later
November 12th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Darrius Heyward Bey at #7?
Al Davis is crazy as hell!
^^^^^^
He has lost his mind! I didn’t want to believe the rumours that he would take DHB at #7 ahead of better players on the board….like Monroe, Crabs, or Harvin.
If he had a hard on for DHB so badly, he should have did the wise and smart thing and trade down…..but Al Davis doesn’t make wise and smart decisions anymore.
Lousy!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
DKnight007,
Yes, another 7yrs I am afraid. In all honesty…probably looking at 8 yrs to be honest. The team just doesn’t look fluid and something is badly broken about how Raider teams prepare for the season.
Starts with a broken down O-line and a defensive scheme that can’t stop the run due to softness up the middle.
Coaches don’t work the players very hard and rely on the players to police themselves
The Owner/GM doesn’t seem to konw how to fix the run defense.
This team just doesn’t work hard enough. From the QB all the way down.
Remember Ellis complaining about players staying out late on the night before an exhibition?
Russell being aloof and overweight
Fargas and his “Yukmouth” moment
The lack of wide receiver participation in Russell’s passing camp
Coaches punching assistants and all that B.S
Last second hail mary trades at the end of camp
Reaches in the draft
4-days of walk throughs to open up training camp
Wasting roster spots to carry out a vendetta (Walker)
Swapping out assistants with inexperienced youngsters (Lal and Fassel)
Rampant penalties, missed assignents like safeties blowing coverages in the end zone….Louis Murphy not knowing snap counts or motion calls….receivers running into each other
Coaches not knowing their personnel…running 4 verticals from the 10yd line
Letting the best CB in football become a decoy by rigidly keeping him on one side of the field while the opponent simply moves their best receiver into the slot or other side –read Brandon Marshall consistenly lining up against Kirk Morrison
Defense looking painfully vanilla…except for one week…against Philly
Constant overrating of middling talent like Terdell Sands (sorry JHill), Andrew Walter, AShlie Lelie, Ronald Curry and Kwame Harris — and now out of the league
Never mind the legit stuff like injuries….
That’s why these last 8 wks are really a preseason for next year…
It is what it is
^^^^^^^^
YEP! FREAKIN PATHETIC ISN’T IT?
I was my hands of this team…..until the looney owner/gm/head of scoutng and personnel/wannabe coach….goes away!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I haven’t even seen the last 2 or 3 games. I can’t remember when Denver and KC were blacked-out.
I think the only card Davis has left, beyond giving it up, is moving again. The lease is up after next year?
The organization is disentergrating like an old mummy.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
There’s always the 49ers weren’t they special tonight?
November 12th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Quite frankly I hope he outlast everyone of you.
Anybody who wants him gone I want them gone. Al Davis has given his heart and soul. While all I ever hear from you ass draggers is whinning and crying.
Goodbye to you all……..
November 12th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Goodbye, lol…….
November 12th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Vegas,
I put the over/under at 35,000 fans Sunday.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
As long as I’m there I couldn’t care less. Party in the lot. yeah yeah!!
November 12th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
As long as I’m there I couldn’t care less. Party in the lot. yeah yeah!!
________________________
Yes, but the Networks and the NFL care, fortunately.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Then let them worry, I wont I’m there. They want viewership then stop blacking out games. It’s archaic the NFL is the sport that does it and their the only sport that doesn’t have gauranteed contracts they make more money than god. Why can’t they let flks who can’t afford to pay see the games for free. They got 5 billion from Direct TV alone.
How much money is enough the networks should force them to show these games for their advertisers. It’s crazy to still be blacking out games. Especially in this economy. It’s the ultimate display of GREED!
November 12th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Whatever BHP.
If if’s & butts
were candy n’ nuts
Everybody would have a Merry Xmas.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
# priesttj Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Quite frankly I hope he outlast everyone of you.
Anybody who wants him gone I want them gone. Al Davis has given his heart and soul. While all I ever hear from you ass draggers is whinning and crying.
Goodbye to you all……..
=====================
The good news for you is the yearly dues for the Lemming Club is minimal, at best.
Al has stated more than once he doesn’t give a flying ratsass about the fans. He just wants their money.
He also knows there are no shortage of worms who will continue to do just that..you know…like you.
Now…don’t you feel just special?
November 12th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
BHP
Why has it been 40 years since the Raiders developed a QB they drafted?
November 12th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Lefty,
Why has it been 40 years since the Raiders developed a QB they drafted?
November 12th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
The demand for tickets in some cities has resisted the down economy. The Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers have sellout streaks that date back to the 1970s, and fans who cancel their season tickets would quickly be replaced by those on a waiting list. But in cities where there’s less demand, there’s less pressure to prioritize spending on tickets.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-08-31-nfl-tickets_N.htm#forecast
November 12th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
good for them!!
November 12th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
You guys should be glad this pathetic franchise will be moved by Al.
Al Davis has a responsibility to the fans who have stuck thru this all these years, but does he care? Hell no!!!!!!
Al deserves the blackouts cuz the product is not worth paying for, and AL is truly not even trying to win.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
How the hell do you know?? when the last time you talked to him? Or are you a former employee?
November 12th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Vegas Raider Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
No doubt Crabtree will be and is better than DHB. However, if the Niners lose today, you can’t overlook the fact they would be 3-2 without him and 0-4 with him.
That might be something that follows him around the league as he puts up stats over the years.
—————-
In that case, aren’t we lucky we drafted Bey?
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Yeah, if we drafted Crabtree (someone who actually can catch) instead of DHB we might be 0-6….thank god we chose him!
November 12th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
# priesttj Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Quite frankly I hope he outlast everyone of you.
Anybody who wants him gone I want them gone. Al Davis has given his heart and soul. While all I ever hear from you ass draggers is whinning and crying.
Goodbye to you all……..
^^^^^^^Al Davis hasn’t done crap for me or my family so why the heck should I give a rats a$$ about him……especially how he has ran OUR team into the depths of freakin hades!
November 12th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
What makes you think he should do something for you or your family? This is sports. If you don’t like it don’t watch and don’t pay it any attention. Just enjoy your family. Simple!
November 13th, 2009 at 1:32 am
If Raiders don’t win the KC game, well, then… then… I just don’t find the words… then they are really just hopelessly bad, bad, bad and shouldn’t even bother take the field anymore this season. Stay in the locker room on Sundays and do us a favor!
I saw the first half of the SF – CHI game and it was pretty ugly from both teams. But SF won, and Alex Smith, while far from good, looked quite energetic and determined in the huddle. He definitely has got a certain amount of leadership quality about him, something I never notice with our fat boy.
November 13th, 2009 at 2:11 am
priest, at what point are you going to hold Al accountable for how bad we are?
November 13th, 2009 at 2:12 am
How many more years do we have to have a losing record for you to remotely consider the possibility of Al being to blame, Priest? This is our 7th straight year, for score.
November 13th, 2009 at 4:39 am
Real MaddenRaider, I actually saw Priest blame Gruden for putting us in the situation we’re in.
I honestly think if we did have a descent QB (just an average one who protects the ball well and shows a bit of heart) we’d have been able to be 4 and 4 at this point.
I don’t know though….if we had Tim Brown and Jerry Rice playing like 2002 but Jamarcus as our QB…..I still don’t think he’d complete over 55% of his passes or have more TDs than Ints right now. But…then again…maybe they would have kicked him into gear enough and gotten the drive instilled into him which would have made him better.
If he put the time in (and I mean REALLY put it in) he could have become something. But that’s not in his demeanor…or so it appears.
November 13th, 2009 at 5:36 am
I haven’t seen anyone in denial as much as Russel is about how bad a job he’s been doing since GWB!
November 13th, 2009 at 5:40 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Happy Friday the 13th!!!
November 13th, 2009 at 6:28 am
# hwnrdr Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 5:40 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Happy Friday the 13th!!!
———————————–
It’s been Friday the 13th in Raider Nation for 7 years…
November 13th, 2009 at 6:36 am
The title of this post should read the following:
“Four Straight Black Outs and Nothing Missed”
Raiders fans everywhere turn to the real franchise in black right now “The New Orlean Saints” to watch a great game in tears.
November 13th, 2009 at 6:39 am
morning all.
November 13th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Dont listen to this positive speech bull $#it this team keeps feeding you in the media. From AL Davis down to the kid selling peanuts they know this is another loss season. They are only giving you all that positive speech BS because they are still trying to generate ticket sales.
Every black out should impact their bonus directly from the players to the managment and admin. They would get their $#it together then.
November 13th, 2009 at 6:41 am
How do you like them Apples!!!
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raiderzmaverick Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 6:28 am
# hwnrdr Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 5:40 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Happy Friday the 13th!!!
———————————–
It’s been Friday the 13th in Raider Nation for 7 years…
November 13th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Anyone suffer from Paraskavedekatriaphobia ?
November 13th, 2009 at 7:00 am
neilb Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Anyone suffer from Paraskavedekatriaphobia ?
HUH?
November 13th, 2009 at 7:02 am
morning Hwnrdr…..
It’s the fear of Friday the 13th.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:03 am
……and I don’t mean that crappy horror film.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Where all the Cable is like Madden guys go , just fire the guy Al and get us someone new guy is garbage send him back to Idaho.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:39 am
I
guess 
the monitor 
blackballed the Happy Troll 
November 13th, 2009 at 7:40 am
BACK TO IDAHO!
I like that BlackSunday32!
Tom Cable, we hereby banish thee to Idaho! Go beat some potatoes!
November 13th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Paraskavedekatriaphobia?
Is it the fear of Parasailing in Scandinavia three times?
November 13th, 2009 at 7:44 am
I think the potatoes could take Cable.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:49 am
That time again……
later.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Morning Neilb…LOL…had me wondering this morning. Friday the 13th is one of favorite days! Thanks for clearing that up!
November 13th, 2009 at 7:52 am
I guess
the monitor 
won’t let me say anything bad about bhp 
November 13th, 2009 at 8:12 am
The only other person with an equal or higher level of denial is priesttj.
RaiderTW Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 5:36 am
I haven’t seen anyone in denial as much as Russel is about how bad a job he’s been doing since GWB!
November 13th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Redneckalaskadakotaphobia: The fear that Sarah Palin wins in 2012 by one vote from some clown in the Black Hills…
Paubynumkupchakaphobia: The fear that Bynum and Gasol are injured ending the season and Mitch brings in Chuck Nevitt for the playoff run.
November 13th, 2009 at 8:55 am
We don’t need Nevitt …
DJ MBenga can get it done!
November 13th, 2009 at 8:57 am
So chances are we see DMac and Chaz at WR this weekend, so I think we see things look at lot better on offense. Gallery and Cornbread coming back should help out the running game. Fargas might actually break 80 yds, lol!
Raiders 5 KC 2
November 13th, 2009 at 9:12 am
This was absolutely the funniest shyt in the world to me…..
Richochet Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
# 4evaRaider Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
The actions of Jhill ALONE repudiate your words of insolence Richochet
==================
jhill? JHILL?? LMFAO..you MORON..he bailed out MONTHS AGO.
Hell, ask him, you dumbass. The guy was toast after his first foray against me, and has been ever since.
He’s reduced to ‘I don’t want to play”..I.E. HE WISELY CHOOSES TO SHUT THE HELL UP, CONSIDERING HOW HE’S RECENTLY FARED.
Ok..tell you what..next time his pathetic ass shows?
Dare him to take me on.
Well, peanut? Come on, lol..don’t go get all moody on me..my challenge is I’ll torch his sorryass regarding the Raiders..the history, Al Davis, Russell..you name it, pumpkin.
Here’s MY GUARANTEE..first that jhill will bail like a slapped on little child..and secondly, you’ll continue to prove to one and all that you dropped out of school in the 4th grade. (you’re not embarrassed spelling like an illiterate?)
Don’t forget the challege..HEY..you have my permission to help him, if that will make him feel better..
Yeah, I know..I also laughed out loud at that.
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Richochet Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
4eva??
Jhill?
Don’t forget…I won’t let you.
Oh..what? Backing out?
Yeah…small wonder.
Now get back to your quilting bee.
November 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
So when will JaFatBoy start coming through for us? Mister “I played pretty good” or “I could have done better…I guess”. What a schmuck!
November 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 8:31 am
OK, if BHP is a “pri3st” in his metphorical world, does that mean Oakglenn and Bri3n are mol3sted altar boys?
On another post he
all but admitted to being a pedo file 
while in the Philipines 
November 13th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Morning Nation!
November 13th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Jon Marshall please run some more cover 1 Defense! FK what uncle Al has to say!
November 13th, 2009 at 9:39 am
My latest favorite Jamarcus quote- “but now it’s a thing of spreading the ball around, trying to get everyone involved, so that we can become MORE DEADLY”
I love it, “so that we can become more deadly” lol really!?!?!?
Don’t you have to “deadly” first before you can become “more deadly”?
Just sayin
November 13th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Jadeadly!
LMAO
November 13th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Why am I confused as to why Nnamdi does not shadow the opposing teams best receiver? It’s doesn’t break the rules as far as the defensive philosopy of man to man coverage?
-I use the term “defensive philosophy” loosely
-one would also say the Raiders lack any real defensive philosophy, as far as the modern era is concerned
November 13th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Dmac, just when I thought we were out of new Jamarcus names, out comes Jadeadly-to funny!!
November 13th, 2009 at 9:56 am
post 167-*it not it’s oops
November 13th, 2009 at 10:01 am
See, Jhill? Now you disappointed 4eva. He was so hoping you would actually show up, and put me in my place.
Instead?
You proved my point, lol.
What did I tell you, 4EVA?
Jhill has been toast since the beginning.. You didn’t really expect that to change, did you?
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# jhill Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 9:12 am
This was absolutely the funniest shyt in the world to me…..
Richochet Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
# 4evaRaider Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
The actions of Jhill ALONE repudiate your words of insolence Richochet
==================
jhill? JHILL?? LMFAO..you MORON..he bailed out MONTHS AGO.
Hell, ask him, you dumbass. The guy was toast after his first foray against me, and has been ever since.
He’s reduced to ‘I don’t want to play”..I.E. HE WISELY CHOOSES TO SHUT THE HELL UP, CONSIDERING HOW HE’S RECENTLY FARED.
Ok..tell you what..next time his pathetic ass shows?
Dare him to take me on.
Well, peanut? Come on, lol..don’t go get all moody on me..my challenge is I’ll torch his sorryass regarding the Raiders..the history, Al Davis, Russell..you name it, pumpkin.
Here’s MY GUARANTEE..first that jhill will bail like a slapped on little child..and secondly, you’ll continue to prove to one and all that you dropped out of school in the 4th grade. (you’re not embarrassed spelling like an illiterate?)
Don’t forget the challege..HEY..you have my permission to help him, if that will make him feel better..
Yeah, I know..I also laughed out loud at that.
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Richochet Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
4eva??
Jhill?
Don’t forget…I won’t let you.
Oh..what? Backing out?
Yeah…small wonder.
Now get back to your quilting bee.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:02 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 2:12 am
How many more years do we have to have a losing record for you to remotely consider the possibility of Al being to blame, Priest? This is our 7th straight year, for score.
__________________________
At least until December 21, 2012 I am sure.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Redneckalaskadakotaphobia: The fear that Sarah Palin wins in 2012 by one vote from some clown in the Black Hills…
__________________________
Don’t worry, if it comes down to Palin or Obama, I abstain.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:08 am
HairyBush Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 9:39 am
My latest favorite Jamarcus quote- “but now it’s a thing of spreading the ball around, trying to get everyone involved, so that we can become MORE DEADLY”
I love it, “so that we can become more deadly” lol really!?!?!?
Don’t you have to “deadly” first before you can become “more deadly”?
Just sayin
======================================================
What JaMarcuss really means ‘more deadly’ as in Zach Miller may still be alive. Deadly as the o-line is already dead along with the wr’s, so the remaining few should be ‘more deadly’ by the time he’s thru with them. You’ve got to read between the lines.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:11 am
“Throw 20 touchdowns and not turn it over any more and be about 66 to 67 percent completion (percentage),’’ Cable said.
***
at this point, i’d be surprised if Russell threw 10 TD passes and only turned the ball over 7 times
November 13th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I will give some of you credit.
Team is at it’s lowest point, maybe in decades, yet many still show up to support/debate/whine/complain.. take your pick.
Then there are the others.
Those that couldn’t shut up after a win, or who babbled non-stop during preseason.
Now? They’ve retreated.
I.E. NO BALLS.
OakDorkGlennY? Guy lived here. Now his sorry butt is where it’s safe, in hiding.
RaiderDogg? babbling like a hyper little child when it’s safe. Now? An occasional “how’s your shopping doing, 4eva?”
Briieen the dork? He was getting slapped around so much they named a Pinata after him..he made SURE he got banned. Went out of his way..so he can tuck tail like a little coward, and have an excuse why he doesn’t step up. (albeit it now he’ll briefly show, new name, and MAKE SURE he gets that one banned as well)
Silver N Smac? from acts of bravado to fetal position, crying NO MAS, NO MAS.
Florida Pete? Couldn’t shut up to couldn’t show up.
HayesDaze? From “I love Al” to “who’s Al? And why are you talking to me?”
Oaklifer? from “raider fan for life” to “raider fan when they win…other than that, I’m busy”
LA to thebay? Obviously hit a fog bank somewhere, and decided to pull over, and proceed once again when it’s safe.
jpill-went from defending all of his words, to massive amnesia and immediate “oh, uh..no..don’t want to play anymore. taking my dolly and going home”
preesttj- actually he’s always been on crash and burn. So desperate to want everyone to believe he’s “in the know” except keeps proving he’s just a mouse..just now..he shows oh so briefly, where you can actually almost see him tearing up as he desperately attempts to defend Al, then goes off and pouts “I can get you tickets..no..really, I can. Uh, well, maybe. No I can. Oh, I can’t. But you still believe me, right?..RIGHT?? *sniff*”
ANYONE can talk smack when things are safe, and undecided. You find out immediately who has balls, and who’s a fake ass when things go south.
Actually, no surprises on the above list.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:14 am
somebody needs to tell JaMarcus that Popeye’s Chicken is “more deadly” than the Chiefs defense…
November 13th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Wow.
With pretty much everyone back, this creates a quandary.
You have those whiney little excuse makers, who’s reply to everything is “so and so is out. Russell will do much better when this guy, that guy, and the other, show up.”
Well, this is it, ladies.
Of course, it is KC, so you excuse makers have to feel relief in that..but man..if Russell doesn’t just shine like a new penny against a really weak KC team, with ALL OF HIS “WEAPONS” BACK???
What, oh what will the excuses be then?
November 13th, 2009 at 10:19 am
recipe for success against the chefs
run, run, run, punt or fg
take the ball out of Russell’s hands. If Al is forcing Cable to roll with ButterBall, eliminate mistakes by essentially taking him out of the game. let me see a reverse or a HB option pass. win the time of possession and field position game. don’t turn the ball over. keep the defense fresh
McFadden, Bush & Fargas can have 20 carries each for all I care. Cornell Green & Robert Gallery have returned and they are both solid run blockers. wear down thier defense. punch them in the mouth.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:22 am
we haven’t swept KC since 2001, with Rich Gannon at QB.
they have beat us 7 times straight in Oakland.
If Russell has more than 12 pass attempts, we will lose. somebody write that down and hold me to it
November 13th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Dakota, on December 21 2012, the whole NFL will vaporize along with all players/coaches and owners, EXCEPT Al Davis who will be hiding in his underground lair. Even worse he will rise and rebuild the Raiders the EXACT way he always has. Then in a weird twist he makes himself the commish of the “new NFL” where all you are allowed to do is play man to man defense and throw the ball down the field. All this being done as part of his master plan to torment the fans. Man he’s sick. I couldn’t even fathom coming up with a diabolical plan like that.-sheesh
p.s. that’s why in the mean time we are watching the product that we are currently seeing on the field every Sunday. Al’s just messing with us, he wants us to experience the ultimate low so when 2012 comes it will taste ever so delectable. Don’t you get it? were almost there, were right around the corner, we can see the top of the mountain. Good ole Al has a plan afterall! lol
November 13th, 2009 at 10:27 am
if Tom Cable is willing to bring in Glenn Pakulak & Ricky Schmitt for a “tryout” to help teach Higgins how to field punts from a left footed punter, why can’t he bring in the intern Danny Southwick to teach JaWalrus how to throw an accurate pass ???
oh, nevermind. he’s not willing to put the work in. While other people are trying to teach him how to perfect his game, he’s sitting there thinking about how many tacos he can fit into his mouth at one time.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Let’s play the over/under game…Jamarcus can fit 5 soft taco supremes in his mouth at once.
-I’ll take the over and raise you a chalupa
November 13th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Ricky?
What are you talking about?
I’m going nowhere.
I’m here usually during work hours and when the workload permits.
You, on the other hand, go to some other perverse extreme.
You should be paying Jerry rent.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Richocrap:
See, unlike you, I actually have a life outside of this blog.
But, when I do have the opportunity to visit this kingdom, I enjoy shooting the breeze with fellow Raider freaks like me.
But I cherish nothing more than to respond to your inept excuse for analysis.
So, let’s get something straight:
Whether the Raiders go 0-16 or 16-0, my enthusiasm for watching Raider ball never wavers.
So, don’t try the whole “OK, now that you Ladies have a healthy team, no more excuses” crap on me.
That’s not gonna fly. Not now. Not ever.
There are no excuses when you suck. We’re not the only team with injuries. Have they hurt the team, and Jamarcus in particular? Hell yeah. If you don’t acknowledge that his development as a young QB has been hindered by a team playing 2 rookie receivers for only the 2nd time in the last 30 years in the NFL, then you really are naive.
But, with all that being said – the record is what it is. Period. The Patriots won last year with a QB that hadn’t even started in college.
So, there are no excuses for the Raiders losing to the Jets 38-0 at home.
Nor there are any excuses for your existence.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I’ve been saying the whole time that Chaz will help Russell, although if the savior of your pass offense is a second year player with 15 career catches and an injury in training camp in a non contact drill? Not in good shape.
It will help a bit, but not much.
The offense will move as Russell moves, which is to say very slow through 8 games in 09.
I’m glad it seems Cable realizes he needs to get the ball in a receivers hands quickly and have him make a play.
Running the ball will help a lot.
But it ultimately comes down to Russell.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:41 am
I’m through with Johnny Lee Scary. Find someone who isn’t scared of contact to return punts. Same thing goes for Holland. Their killing us in field position.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:42 am
And yes, having four starters return to the field will certainly help the offense, especially when one is your best offensive lineman and the other (according to your buddy Jerry and anyone else who saw Chaz in camp) is the best offensive player on the team.
If McFadden can be blocked for and he can make plays and hold on to the ball, there’s a “weapon” back on the field.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:44 am
“I gave my friend Tiki a call over the bye. Don’t worry Nation I won’t disspoint this weekend. Have faith in me.”
November 13th, 2009 at 10:45 am
LA:
It’s really pretty simple.
After watching how these first 8 games played out, it’s clear the Raiders have absolutely committed to living & dying with the youth of this team.
I think every guy in here would bet that If Javon Walker was playing from week #1, that Jamarcus would have fared better.
But, I think Al is firm in his belief that the lumps they take this year (literally, from losing & from the media) will only have them that much more prepared for the following season.
That’s not what we want to hear as fans, and it’s definitely an unorthodox way of approaching the “Do what you have to do to win right now” philosophy that Al has traditionally had.
But I really think that’s what his plan is. I don’t think Walker is in the dog house or anything like that.
I just think this entire season has been treated like a rookie mini camp.
Sucks for us, but, if that line of reasoning pans out by season’s end, maybe we’ll all be smiling next year.
That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it. And yes, I’ve been drinking Koolaid while typing this!
November 13th, 2009 at 10:47 am
This Raider team, other than the Chiefs, is probably the youngest in the NFL.
If all these youngsters at the skill positions turn out to be legit players, then the Raiders will definitely start winning games soon enough.
If they don’t pan out, then here we ago again – time to reload.
I personally believe in the former, not the latter.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:57 am
SNS: do we have enough veteran leadership to bring along the youngsters?
does Al allow the coaches to coach the schemes that they believe in and the players that they feel give us the best chance to win, both now and in the future?
so many distractions with kiffin and now cable. makes you wonder if a coaching change isn’t looming in the offseason, which means a new playbook, terminology, lack of trust, etc. starting all over will not help the youngsters, with or without playing time under their belts. thats why it is important to get a qualified coaching staff in place to begin with and give them 3 or 4 years to make this a competitive football team. right now we’re a laughing stock and we’ll continue to be one as long as Al is cheap with coaches, power hungry and drafts potential over production and speed over football IQ
November 13th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I totally agree RR.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Richochet – you remind me of those hockey players that play dirty and talk-trash while wearing a helmet and a visor, knowing they will never have to drop the gloves.
Now go ahead and call me peanut and pumpkin and then claim that you toasted my “take”.
You are the only one in here that thinks your mind-numbing posts are worth reading or are victorious over anybody.
Go away, we don’t like you either, just like everybody at YOUR favourite team’s blog.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:59 am
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