Bruce Gradkowski Q&A
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 5:32 pm in Oakland Raiders.
A transcript of starting quarterback Bruce Gradkowski’s session with the media Thursday:
Q: What were your thoughts when you heard the news?
Gradkowski: I’m excited. I’m excited to get this opportunity, go out here and start this week and try to make something happen. Our guys have been working hard. We’ve been working hard all year. So, it’s a matter of just executing and doing what we know how to do.
Q: What do you bring to the equation?
Gradkowski: I would like to say I bring some leadership and command of the huddle, a little spice to the game, maybe a little athleticism. I’m just going to do what I’m coached to do and run our offense. That’s it. And let everything take care of itself.
Q: Is that what the coaches will ask of you?
Gradkowski: Yeah, the coaches see that. They have confidence in me to get the job done. Like I said, I’m just going to do what I’m coached to do, just run the offense, put the ball in players’ hands and let them make plays.
Q: How comforting is it to hear that this move is for the rest of the season and not just for one game?
Gradkowski: Well, it’s good knowing it’s for the rest of the season. But, you also just have to take it one game at a time. In this league, you just got to focus on one week at a time and take it as it comes. That’s all I’m doing right now, if it’s this week or the last week of the season. I’m just going to take it this week and see how it goes.
Q: What are your thoughts about playing against the Bengals?
Gradkowski: Cincinnati’s a good team. They’re playing hot right now. They have a good defense and a good offense. So, we just have to take care of the football, run our offense and just play our game. We’re going to play hard. We play hard every week. It’s just a matter of coming out, executing and getting the job done.
Q: What do you think of your offense?
Gradkowski: We have a lot of weapons. A lot of weapons. I know our guys are young, but they’re going to make plays. They have been making plays in practice. We just got to stay on course, keep doing what we’re doing, keep working hard and things will fall into place.
Q: How much of the offensive woes is because of the receivers and offensive line?
Gradkowski: Our receivers have been doing a great job. They are guys that care and want to get better. As long as you have guys like that, with good character, you’re going to be fine. Those guys are going to make plays. It’s all of us. It’s a team effort. And that’s the one thing that’s great about football, you got to rely on the guy next to you and do your job.”
Q: Did you sign here thinking you would win the starting job?
Gradkowski: As a competitor, as a quarterback, you always view yourself as a starter. As a competitor, you want to start. So, I just came in, I knew the situation, I have JaMarcus’ back. I still do, because we’re a team. We’re in this together. He’s helping me out, just like I helped him out. Whatever we can do to get a couple wins.
Q: Do you have any extra insights to the Bengals since you played in Cleveland? “
Gradkowski: Not really. Ask Charlie Frye. Charlie’s played there for a while. Like I said, we’ve just got to keep studying, keep working and keep practicing hard and we’ll be OK.
Q: What is the mood of the team?
Gradkowski: I think the mood of the team is good. Guys have stayed positive, there’s energy at practice. Guys are still working hard, and that’s a key. That’s what you have to do. I think the outlook looks positive.”
Q: Did you talk to Russell and if so, what did you say to him?
Gradkowski: Yeah, I talked to JaMarcus. I talked to him on Sunday and throughout the week. We’re teammates. We’re in this thing together, and he said it himself. He said we’re teammates, whatever we can do to win. I think he played his best first half of football last week and we just didn’t help him out. We just need a team effort. He knows that. He’s the leader of this team. That’s the way we’ve got to go, and we just have to make plays.
Q: How about your style? Do they have to change stuff for you?
Gradkowski: I think our offense is going to be the same. There might be a couple tweaks here and there, but we’re just going to run the offense, do what we do and try to make some plays.
Q: Will you have to guard against getting to excited and amped up for the game?
Gradkowski: I’m going to be excited starting this game, but also, it’s a little different feeling when I was a rookie and I got the call. That’s what I’m most looking forward to, just being a professional about it and doing my job, doing what I’m coached to do and see what happens.”
Q: What did you learn that rookie year?
Gradkowski: My rookie year was a great learning experience. I had great coaching in coach Gruden and coach Hackett. I learned a whole lot, good stuff, bad stuff, I learned from it all. You can only move on and gain experience. That’s one thing I’ve learned and try to get better throughout the years.”
Q: Have your teammates looked at you in a different way?
Gradkowski: guys are still the same. I think they have respect for me. The main important thing is they know I’m going to prepare and work hard. If you do that, you just have to go out on game day and play hard and let the chips fall into place.” They say the most popular guy on a team is the backup QB. That changes for you now. How hungry do you think the fans are to see some performance out of the position?
Gradkowski: I think the fans are excited. We have some great fans here. We need to give them more than what they’ve been seeing. We need them this week on Sunday. It’s still a big game. It’s a big game every week and if the fans are into that game, it helps us out. They’ve been great all year. We just need to give them a little more to cheer about.
Q: Do you sense their frustration? You’ve heard the boos, right?
Gradkowski: Fans are fans. It’s like that anywhere. They just want to win. It’s football, and that’s the great thing about this game. Fans are going to cheer you when you’re winning and they’re going to boo when they don’t like something. But you just have to go with the flow and have fun and make this game fun.
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November 19th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
first. good chances for a w this week with ced benson out. right??
November 19th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Let’s hope he fairs better than Tui did when he was supposed to start the rest of the year over Collins…
November 19th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Newsflash: Raiders are a joke. No journeyman quarterback cures a team that’s sucked for 7 years. And, fans of most NFL teams would be smart enough to know that. But then there’s Raider fans…
November 19th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
This is Dumb!
Bench Cable!
Bench DHB!
Bench DMC!
Bench the WRs Coach!
Bench the Run Defense!
Bench Al !
November 19th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
ATTENTION JERRY
CALL 911
MR IS MELTING DOWN
KK IS NEXT
IF YOU DONT DIAL 911 FOR GODS SAKE PLEASE CALL AL AND TELL HIM TO RECONSIDER STARING KOWSKI
November 19th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Other teams will bench their WRs when they drop a lot of passes (Ginn Jr), but not the Raiders. We Bench the QB!
November 19th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
# Raiders4eve Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
The only way Gradkowski does better is with a different playbook, and that wouldn’t prove him to be better than Russell. Why wasn’t Russell given a playbook with higher percentage passing plays?
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I usually agree with the stuff you say but you definitely sound absurd regarding this matter. Here is my take and you can give me yours.
Cable was given a permission to start Grad over Russell, the playbook Cable was using which me and you we both know that it was AL’s playbook. Run Run Throw a deep pass, yes that doesn’t work. But Grad doesn’t have the strong arm that Russel has, if Cable went deep 25% of the game, with Grad it will be limited to 10%. You heard Tollner say the comparison between Garcia and Grad, the playbook will be the same, the play calling will reflect somethings that benefits Grad.
Cable said the main reason he benched JABUST is due to his accuracy. He will not do the same mistakes he did with Russell. Grad will be more accurate for the simple fact that he is more accurate than JABUST. Since Jabust is not starting, Cable can alter the play calling, AL needs a win, Cable needs win, if the only way a win is going to happen through the WCO system that Cable saw Kiffen implement, than be it.
Another major point is that as KC safety said, defenses have figured JABUST out, he focuses on wide side of the field and forgets the other, he can’t throw the 5 yard passes accurately, so Cable is stuck with half the play calling, Does that make sense? if you know half, than you use half of what you know.
Main point, Grad has played in this league, played for a team with less talent like the Bucs, knows how to run for the first down, knows to call audible which JABUST clearly don’t and simply will be playing a system he played all his life in WCO not the vertical pass game that AL favors.
Now I hope to hear from you, I definitely respect your opinion more than the lunatic Priesttj that sounds like a fraud car dealer trying to sell me a hoopty for a G.
November 19th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Glad to hear they benched JaDrool. It’s a change, hopefully the first of many. Now, does anybody got a Gradkowski jersey I can borrow?
November 19th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Anybody know who’s leading the NFL in blackouts?
November 19th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Honestly, why do they bother to interview athletes when they seldom say anything real? They ask Grad about the receivers, and he says, “Our receivers have been doing a great job.”
Really?
November 19th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Lmao
November 19th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-14
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-14
If he had any class at all, he be spending full-time setting up a professional, sharp, transition team
November 19th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Dakota Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Dogg,
It is a boy and his name will be Howie Long Dakota.”
That certainly has a nice ring to it. Congrats on having a son.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-14
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-14
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
But of course the big Alabama guy with the fur coats who’s played 25 games is a much simpler target.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
How many rookie QB’s have the Raiders developed, again?
November 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
So, Raiders4eve, Russell was given an archaic playbook because he has a good arm? A qb with a strong arm can not throw short passes? Dumbest comment I’ve ever read.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Q: Have your teammates looked at you in a different way?
Gradkowski: guys are still the same. I think they have respect for me. The main important thing is they know I’m going to prepare and work hard.
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Straight shot at Jamarcus. I think Jamarcus had a bad bye week. His work ethic was called out in the preseason, but since than it was mostly “he is improving, starting to turn the corner…” stuff.
Bruce was getting more reps going into the Chiefs game and now he is supposedly starting the rest of the year.
I think Jamarcus did something during the bye week that was the last straw. Call me a conspiracy theorist.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I was thinking that we need a nickname for Bruce being that Bruce Gradkowski doesn’t really roll of the tongue.
Gradkowski sounds polish, and he looks half-black, so how about the Black Pole?
Black Hole…Black Pole, get it.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
So, the Raiders as a professional football organization, are not any good at developing Quarterbacks, no?
November 19th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Russell was given a playbook impossible to succeed in. If Gradkowski isn’t given that same playbook, Russell was set up to fail. There’s no way around it. Strong arm quarterback incapable of running shorter, higher percentage pass plays? Pure nonsense. Stupid myth made up by retarded Raider fans over the past 20 years to desperately explain the Raiders’ awful playcalling. STFU.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Your mom knows all about black poles, Vegas.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
So, Raiders4eve, Russell was given an archaic playbook because he has a good arm? A qb with a strong arm can not throw short passes? Dumbest comment I’ve ever read.
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Sure, Russell was given an archaic playbook to satisfy Al Davis’ archaic fantasies.
Fortunately for the Pole, Al doesn’t love him in that way.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Always classy, The Real MaddenRaider folks!!!
November 19th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Russell’s agent needs to get him out of this perpetually losing shyt hole ASAP. There are teams that will give him a shot. Other coaches and GMs know what’s going on with Al.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
28?
November 19th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I treat people with class who deserve it, Vegas. Not punks like you.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Tough day in the masturbation office? Mom make you make dinner? What gives
November 19th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Vegas
Don’t you think Davis is slimey, the way he hires puppets to do his bidding, then when it predictably goes to hell, he stabs them in the back?
November 19th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Kool,
I wouldn’t be suprised if they fire Cable, promote Hackett or Tolner, saddle him with Jamarcus, and blame Jamarcus’ failures all on Cable.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I don’t live with my mother, Vegas. Nor do I masturbate. I live in Vegas. I sell insurance, give presentations, and I’m a professional gambler. I only bet on winners. I used to live in Tracy. Tried to kick it with hip hoppers and be sort of a Dame Dash type, but they didn’t really accept me. That hurt my feelings. But I get even by subtly race baiting people over the internet. It’s fun. I moved to vegas, married the first fat chick that would marry me, and have pretty much called it a life. I’ve come a long way.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Hey life is good, no complaints. I think you have many.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I dont blame you for being mad.
JR is all washed up and all you have to show for it is the 300 dollar jersey your mom bought you.
I would be ashamed to wear it too bed.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Your life is far from good, Vegas Raider. The little bit that you’ve seeped out about your adolescence in Tracy and your wannabe hip hop producer phase is sad enough, and I’m certain there’s more.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Not to mention you’re a Raider fan who believes in Al Davis, that may be the saddest aspect of your life, Vegas. You’re here every day, talking about what players are going to be good, when your team has sucked for 7 straight years. I doubt you even live in Vegas. You probably live alone somewhere in Fremont and scrub toilets at the Raiders’ headquarters, hoping to get on as a Davis flunky.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Pretty close though, except I lived in Vegas for 4 years before I met my wife. You really resent me don’t you? I bet you think about me, even while you aren’t on here.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
plunkethead, you know who’s washed up? Al Davis.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Vegas Raider, of course I resent you. I resent all punks who lie about their lives on the internet to make themselves seem better than others.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Hardly scrubbing toilets. The only person in here who met me did so while I was being put up in a high-end hotel.
Don’t think that will be the case for you my friend.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
You guys have fun getting your hopes up over Gradkowski. I’ll be here Sunday to laugh at you when we still lose.
Later.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I see, so you resent yourself as well. That must be the source of your anger. This is good for you opening up like this.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Couldn’t take the clever heat.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Do you think Russel sends text messages to DHB and Murphy giving them tips?..Hmmmmmmmmmm…NO.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?page=hotread10/Percy%20Harvin
November 19th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Vegas, no matter what hotel you get put into, you’re still a punk. And you know it. Goodnight. See you Sunday, or, maybe not, as I’m sure you’ll duck out after the Raiders lose and Gradkowski turns out to be ineffective.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
No, I did not know Al was washed up.
Thanks for telling me.
That explains why he owns the Oakland frigging Raiders
and you own a keyboard
November 19th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Well played Plunkett.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I saw where you were picking on 16yearold.
Next thing you know you will be slapping ho’s while cursing Cable for having a strong pimp hand.
If someone gave you a set of balls you would still be a eunuch.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
So Vegas
You agree Davis is a slime ball?
November 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I think Jerry hired a new copyboy.
The “new” MR is a tad more of a bully then the old moron.
Or maybe its just time for a doc visit and a med adjustment.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Terrible pass Delhomme. That guy is the only guy who gives Jamarcus a run for his money.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I LMAO everytime I hear another QB that knows he would not have a sarting job on any other team but the Lions or the Browns give a positive speech about winning and we are all in this together. The QB can’t catch the ball the WR can’t throw the ball. Put some presure on his@$$ and stop this positive speech BS!!!
Gradkowski will suck just like Russel does with two rookie WRs with stone hands, no running game and a line natourious for giving up a sack or two or three…At the wrong times.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Davis could be the antichist and I would still root for the Raiders on Sunday.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
You heard it hear first.
Russel will go to another team get coached and be a decent not great QB in this league. The Raiders managment and coaching suck!!!! They deserve the players and record they get year after year.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
its pretty funny that some seem to think that the realists who see how terrible Russell is think Gradkowski is the answer at QB when that isn’t the case at all.all the realists are saying is he can’t and won’t be worse than what we have had.nobody would be.the guy(Russell) is the 35th rated QB in a league with 32 teams.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
how can we go 4-14 in a 16 game season? im very very confused
November 19th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Vegas,
btw, Nate Silver of Fivethirtyeight.com started out as a prosperous Baseball handicapper, who went on to call the 2008 elections to a T.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
kk 03 and 05. 4-14?
November 19th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
#39, yeah MR you’ll be here sunday, also tonight, tomorrow, and saturday too.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
i hate tnt basketball games. 20 yrs and they still dont realise that 1st game always runs into 2nd. fuggin retards. half the 1st qrtr be over by the time the suns game ends
November 19th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Lefty
When members of a Nation won’t stand up for what right:
If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation…want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain without thunder and lightening. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters…. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Hey he seems like my type of dude, except for the politics.
He got started with the Daily Kos, they are awful.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
a stitch in time saves nine
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
New Englandraider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
kk 03 and 05. 4-14?
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http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/lineups.htm
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
every cloud has a silver lining
November 19th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
ok koolkell. try reading that again. it says 03 4-12 05 4-12. not 4-14. dont u know there is 16 games bro. 16
November 19th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
go ahead. read it. and focus on what you’re reading
November 19th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Ah, ok, my bad.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
ok. ty
November 19th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
As long as that fat azz moron with the “brohawk” JaMeatball doesn’t start another game for the Raiders EVER again, I am somewhat happy.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
just fuggin with u kk. have a good night my man
November 19th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
JaBust is a bigger bust that Ryan Leaf by FAR.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
leave jamarcus russell alonnnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeee. you’re lucky he even performed for you bastards
November 19th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
New Englandraider
Don’t you think Davis is slimey, the way he hires puppets to do his bidding, then when it predictably goes to hell, he stabs them in the back?
November 19th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
The sad thing about JaRubios is he had all the talent in the world, but he is a complete moron, and probably the stupidest player to ever put on an NFL uniform.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Einsteen
Where ya been, I thought maybe you had been shot?
November 19th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
LMFAO
KoolKell still ranting and raving about Al Davis. Same old story from you loser. Im sure it’s Al Davis fault that your homeboy JaMarcus Russell sucks right KoolKell?
November 19th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
KK-power to the people!i believe the fans constant standing up for the inept QB play we have had to tolerate this year might have something to do with the correct decision to bench Russell.keep up your constant and repetitious attacks against Davis and the Raiders.maybe it will have some effect in the future-like he will sell the team and they will be moved,again.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
im on the fence with al. we have had some talented players over the yrs. that being said either the coaches (-gruden) suck, or al’s coaching sux. im not happy with the benching of jr. any of grads #’s will be skewed as he will be able to throw to a healthy chaz, while jr has been throwing to stone hand murphy and gator arms bey. and wtf is up with zach miller in the backfield blocking on 50% of the passing plays lately. our best pass catcher pass blocking
November 19th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
later fellas. laker game
November 19th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Lefty, Not You????????
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-14
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-14
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
But of course the big Alabama guy with the fur coats who’s played 25 games is a much simpler target.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Lefty, Not You????????
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
But of course the big Alabama guy with the fur coats who’s played 25 games is a much simpler target.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Lefty
When’s the last time the Raiders developed a QB?
November 19th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
LEFTY HOLLA AT ME
November 19th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
the Raiders have developed exactly 2 QBs in their history.one should be in the HOF-Kenny Stabler-the other proved to be nothing more than a journeyman who spent 11 years in the NFL-Marc Wilson.the real question is how many times have the Raiders had the #1 pick in the NFL draft in their history?BTW,the only true star QB the Raiders have ever developed(Stabler) was a player Davis didn’t really want.so that says to me Davis isn’t a great evaluator of QBs coming into the league-and who is Russell’s biggest supporter-Al Davis.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
WTF????? These stats just depressed the $#!t out of me. What silver lining are you talking about? The silver lining in your Grandma’s silver beaver panties?
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KoolKell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
New Englandraider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
kk 03 and 05. 4-14?
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http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/lineups.htm
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every cloud has a silver lining
November 19th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
These stats make me wonder why I even follow this team. I must not love myself, this team will kill ya.
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KoolKell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Lefty, Not You????????
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
But of course the big Alabama guy with the fur coats who’s played 25 games is a much simpler target.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Not only that, but George Blanda was Stabler’s teacher.
Number #1 picks have high expectations for sure, and the contract to match, certainly.
The Raiders have had several 1st round QB picks, not the overall #1.
But, as you’ve admitted, they are not good at all in developing QB’s!
So, don’t you take that into consideration?
November 19th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
also,Andrew Walter was given part of 1 disastrous season before he was dumped.Russell has been given a good part of over 2 seasons.i didn’t hear you complaining Walter was being judged too harshly.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Davis,as we all know runs the draft.Davis is the one responsible for any QBs we have drafted.Davis,imo,has proven he isn’t a good judge of Qbs coming out of college.Davis is Russell’s biggest supporter.Davis says Russell will be great.from what i’ve seen,Russell is another R.Leaf or J.George.Davis disagrees,and we all know what a great GM he is,right?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Lefty12 Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
also,Andrew Walter was given part of 1 disastrous season before he was dumped.Russell has been given a good part of over 2 seasons.i didn’t hear you complaining Walter was being judged too harshly.
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Poor Walter, Al Davis had the same kind of fetish with him. Hired a puppet to install his “vertical game”. 7 step drops and a sack.
No, best wishes to Walter, but he was ruined also.
But I have been consistent for over 4 years that the root evil is Al Davis, no?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Lefty12 Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Davis,as we all know runs the draft.Davis is the one responsible for any QBs we have drafted.Davis,imo,has proven he isn’t a good judge of Qbs coming out of college.
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Other than that, Davis is doing a helluva job, right?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
# Plunketthead Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
No, I did not know Al was washed up.
Thanks for telling me.
That explains why he owns the Oakland frigging Raiders
and you own a keyboard
……..
You think owning the Oakland Raiders is something honorable? Al Davis is the laughing stock of the world right now.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Lefty
This is what you have to come to grips with, all bullshyt aside:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
meanwhile MaddenRaider is living the dream…no success, cheers for a team that sucks, can’t get laid, and blames it all on Al Davis, and then curses him and hopes he fails forever until he dies which means in the meantime that his favourite team sucks and he isn’t getting laid.
Helluva life REAL MADDENRAIDER..HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
November 19th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Plunketthead Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I saw where you were picking on 16yearold.
…………
So? I never threatened him. He’s a Davis worshiper so he’s a waste of human life, anyway. Might as well treat him how everyone is going to treat him for pretty much the rest of his life, being a die hard Raider fan and a Davis loyalist. It’s going to be brutal for him. I’m just getting him used to it.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Hey KoolKell
got a Rolodex with all those interesting stats and quotes that you roll out at us ad nauseum.
get some new material man…it’s getting old, like you.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
# Plunketthead Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Davis could be the antichist and I would still root for the Raiders on Sunday.
………
That’s because you’re retarded.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
# new englandraider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
every cloud has a silver lining
…………….
That’s true. Davis has to die eventually.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
All I know is I’m looking forward to Rolando McLain in a Raiders Jersey. Instead of bashing the Raiders, which is easy, I rather look forward to 1. improving the team this year buy gaining chemistry, 2. get the young WR’s some experience, and 3. just seeing what we have going into an uncapped year (possibly).
We’ll see how everything plays out but those of you who call yourselves Raiders fans, ACT like Raiders fans! I know everyone feels you have to blame someone with the performance / situation of the team, but really, who thought this team was built to succeed this year?
Russell was a project coming out of LSU. He is still young and can improve. Do I like his attitude / work ethic / performance / anything else that involves the QB play…. NO! Am I giving up on him… NO!
Yeah, we can go into the past with Davis sucking, etc. Cable being vanilla, etc. Russell not having work ethic, etc. But whats the point.
The idea on this board is we’re all Raiders fans (supossedly) Why not try and find positives, hard as it may be.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
That’s because you’re retarded.
———–
Wow….the intellect, take it easy on us your highness
November 19th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
# Einstein Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I am somewhat happy.
………..
And the Raiders are somewhat an actual NFL football team. It makes sense.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Hey KoolKell
got a Rolodex with all those interesting stats and quotes that you roll out at us ad nauseum.
————————–
When you prove you can handle the material I put out, I’ll stay with it, ok?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
not ok
November 19th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
# Einstein Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
The sad thing about JaRubios is he had all the talent in the world, but he is a complete moron, and probably the stupidest player to ever put on an NFL uniform.
…….
How stupid was he when he hosed Davis for that money in ‘07?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
KK-why do you continually try and categorize me as a Davis man?i have continually stated i have problems with him.just because i prefer to try and talk football over repeatedly attacking him doesn’t mean i support everything he does.and NO,I DON’T THINK HE IS DOING A GOOD JOB.I WISH HE WOULD HIRE A FOOTBALL GUY TO ASSIST HIM.but i prefer to talk about the game,the team,etc.,instead of obsessing over something i have no control over.i will leave that to you and those like you-ie. MR,Darknight,S&B,etc.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Yeah they draft projects all the time at 1 overall, this is the 7 yr in a row we suck not 1 or 2 bad seasons and what looks so promising for next year another combine freak with no football skill.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Hey KoolKell
got a Rolodex with all those interesting stats and quotes that you roll out at us ad nauseum.
get some new material man…it’s getting old, like you.
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I’ll put out new material when you Davis idolaters prove you can handle my old material, waiting…………………
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Sunday’s game is for one reason and one reason only.
It’s like a lab experiment. Is Russell the problem or the play-calling and rookie WRs.
Change one of the variables and analyze the results.
If Gradkowski (and the WRs) can resemble an NFL quality offense then Russell is the problem.
If the results are the same, then Russell is not the problem.
Simple as that.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Lefty12 Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
KK-why do you continually try and categorize me as a Davis man?i have continually stated i have problems with him.just because i prefer to try and talk football over repeatedly attacking him doesn’t mean i support everything he does.and NO,I DON’T THINK HE IS DOING A GOOD JOB.I WISH HE WOULD HIRE A FOOTBALL GUY TO ASSIST HIM.but i prefer to talk about the game,the team,etc.,instead of obsessing over something i have no control over.i will leave that to you and those like you-ie. MR,Darknight,S&B,etc.
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Yes, your conversation is ENTIRELY beside the point. IRRELEVANT.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
This isn’t about Davis…only you and MR are, and it is quite boring!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Sunday’s game is for one reason and one reason only.
It’s like a lab experiment.
…………
The Oakland Raiders are like the NFL’s lab experiment. Theyr’e just sitting back and seeing how long Al Davis can suck for. 7 years and counting.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Ha ha, if it’s boring, Random Crank Smoker, why do you keep responding? You can’t ignore us because you know we’re right. And what’s hilarious is that you really think you’re refuting anything we have to say. You’re the one who’s actually boring, but it’s not boring making fun of you and your hysterically delusional views on the Raiders!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
You guys (MR, KOOLKELL) would be frightened to know how much Davis owns your psyche.
He owns you….you are pwned by Alvin Davis…he has you where it hurts….you can’t be happy til he is gone…your day and attitude is controlled by Al Davis.
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Wouldn’t want to be like you.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Random Drug Tester, aside from Donald Sterling, name one sports owner worse than Al Davis.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Davis does own my psyche, Random Crank Smoker. You’re right. Every time he speaks, I laugh uncontrollably and start making fun of him. Cause and effect. It’s like a prison. Make it stop!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
kk,-why the double speak.this little conversation started with me attacking your boy Russell,you blaming Davis,me agreeing with you about Davis not developing QBs,about Davis not knowing QB talent.then you have to attack me!attack what i say-oh,you can’t.Russell is a Davis pick,you hate Davis and blame him for everything Raider EXCEPT Russell.you sir are a HYPOCRITE,among other things.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Gradkowski’s a Davis pick, too. So is Cable. He just has different plans for them than he does with Russell. But he’s still crazy, and Cable and Gradkowski are still mediocre, unwanted journeyman. If you’re not willing to admit that, Lefty, then you’re a hypocrite, too, amongst other things…
November 19th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Lefty
You can get mad at me, call me a hypocrite, whatever. I don’t give a fk.
Bring you head out of your Assz, and get to this:
This is what you have to come to grips with, all bullshyt aside:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Ha ha, if it’s boring, Random Crank Smoker, why do you keep responding? You can’t ignore us because you know we’re right. And what’s hilarious is that you really think you’re refuting anything we have to say. You’re the one who’s actually boring, but it’s not boring making fun of you and your hysterically delusional views on the Raiders!
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keep responding? I check in occasionally to see your constant diatribe about how Davis is preventing you from having whatever is you want out of the OAKLAND RAIDERS, and amuse myself by pointing out that that is what your life has become because my 2 or 3 posts equal you 2 to 3 HUNDRED posts.
At least KoolKell has enough sense to have his posts copied in some kind of blog-Rolodex and minimizes his efforts to be annoying to the rest of fans who want to talk about football, not our hatred of Al Davis.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I don’t want anything out of Al Davis, Crank Smoker, other than for him to die. When he dies, the Raiders will get better by default.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
post 119 – perfect example of how annoying and non-contributing KoolKell is, yet he constantly makes us have to skip over his dumb, repetitive posts.
Come on, how many times have we seen:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Random Crank Smoker, you never answered my question. Name one sports owner worse than Al Davis, aside from Donald Sterling? How’s it feel, to know that only the owner of the Clippers is worse than Al Davis? What’s it like to go through life admiring such an owner?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
What’s next KoolKell?
The ultra-interesting number of winning seasons since 1979 post?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
post 119 – perfect example of how annoying and non-contributing
……….
And you’re not annoying and non contributing? All you do is dance around me and Kell. We act, you react.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
# Random Drug Tester Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
What’s next KoolKell?
The ultra-interesting number of winning seasons since 1979 post?
…………
Oh, yeh, you’re not interested in winning? You do know winning is the object of the game, right? Not your favorite owner fighting with journalists. But I can see how you forgot that, being an admirer of an owner who hasn’t won in ages.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Crank Smoker…
One owner in sports worse than Al Davis, aside from Donald Sterling. Let’s go.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I really don’t care MR…Harold Ballard was a terrible owner in his day. But I was a Montreal Canadiens fan at the time so it was kind of funny.
Then Montreal got Irving Grundman as their owner and it changed and our team became funny. But that changed again.
It’s not worth that much to get so personal and committed to. (sorry for the dangling participle)
November 19th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
HAROLD BALLARD!!!
Anybody a little more current, idiot? I’m talking about active owners, aside from Sterling. You can’t name one, can you? Do you know what that means? I think your parents’ intention was for you to be a wet spot, Random Crank Smoker.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
He is the GM and will be the GM for as long as he can be.
Knowing that, and knowing how he acts, what do you think he is going to do this season.
Will he try to lose out and get a high pick, which he usually blows and overpays for?
Or we he try to win and get a pick between 10-20 where the value is?
That’s what you should talk about. The rest is out of anyone’s control or speculation. (Al Davis dieing and sh@T)
November 19th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
And I love how he says he doesn’t care, then takes a crack at it. You care more than anyone, Random Crank Smoker. It’s just that you get owned, repeatedly! You really should stop caring, and leave. Because you’re looking stupid right now. Harold Ballard…
November 19th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Don’t tell me what I should talk about, wet spot.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
The same people who say Al Davis IS THE RAIDERS, don’t want to talk about him when it comes to results.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Are you just trying to dance around me, waiting for some reinforcement, wet spot? you are, aren’t you? Too bad. Your calvary of Davis worshipers are either off to the porn or to their disgusting, fat wives (vegas Raider). You’re all alone. Your only choice is to throw the white flag and kick rocks. Because I can’t remember the last time I’ve smacked someone around the way I’m smacking you right now. I’m starting to feel bad.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
KK,you asked me a question about how many QBs the Raiders have developed.i answered you.i also said the reason we don’t develop QBs is Davis isn’t a good QB evaluator.i believe that has been proven over the last 50 years.i then stated Davis is the main supporter of our current QB disaster and you attacked me,not what i said,then you posted how he has driven the team into the ground for the last however many years and claim i am a total supporter of the man,which is far from the truth.you are getting to be as bad as your good buddy who is one pathetic individual-can never stick to a topic once someone tries to have a decent conversation.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
MR…I really don’t focus my efforts or brain-waves on trying to figure out who the worst owners of all-time are…it doesn’t rankle me like it seems to do to you.
I don’t let it get in the way of me enjoying football. Everybody in my circle knows I’m a Raider fan and they know what Al Davis is like, we respect his legacy but figure he is now taking stabs in the dark at one last F.U. to the rest of the NFL but this too will pass.
In the meantime, you are consumed with it and it has gotten the better of you.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
…..Because I can’t remember the last time I’ve smacked someone around the way I’m smacking you right now. I’m starting to feel bad.
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Hey man, if that’s what you need to feel good about yourself….glad I’m here for you.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Lefty
You’re disingenuous. You want to make ME the issue. I’m not. This is:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
MR…I really don’t focus my efforts or brain-waves on trying to figure out who the worst owners of all-time are…
…………
You can’t name one! I knew it!!!
HAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhahahah!.
Only the Clippers have a worse owner than the Raiders, and you know it. Yet you still think the Raiders have a chance. That’s why I told you that your parents intended for you to be a wet spot, and nothing more. You KNOW Al Davis is the second worst owner in sports today, and you still think the Raiders have a chance. You can’t get any stupider. They should deport you. I’d rather have any illegal immigrant smart enough to know the Raiders can’t win with Al in charge than have you in this country. You need to just be ridden of.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
By the way MR,
I played QB at University, albeit Canadian University, and played on the Basketball team as well. I pitched for Canada in the Little League World Series and I really don’t have to tie my self-image to how well Al Davis runs the football team I happen to cheer for, which I’ve cheered for for 40 years.
Obviously you have no accomplishments of your own to offset how poorly you feel Al Davis is helping you score with chicks in your Raiders gear.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
damn…almost missed “Kool”kells 80 yr old GM post.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
KK,i’ve read what you’ve had to say for years.it is too bad you have become one like your good buddy from Sacto.you used to post worthwhile comments.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
MR…point out where I said the Raiders had a chance this year. I merely said that this week is an experiment to rule out a variable in what is so completely wrong with our offense.
You once again go completely overboard and out-of-bounds with ludicrous judgements and pubescent insults that makes you either our “cute mascot” or “cross to bear”
You really take your own opinions too seriously.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
LMAFO
# Plunketthead Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
No, I did not know Al was washed up.
Thanks for telling me.
That explains why he owns the Oakland frigging Raiders
and you own a keyboard
November 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
priesttj Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
To be honest I think they didn’t go wth Frye because he might play better than they want.
That makes sense
why 
would they want a QB who plays good 
bhp 
you 
were warned on the other boards not to take Viagra if you 
were taking nitrates for chest pain. BTW who are “they” 
November 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
KK I bet 80 yr old senile AL even knows we dont have 57 states.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws
November 19th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Goodnight, morons. Sweet dreams. Keep thinking a journeyman coach and quarterback are going to save the day. I’ll be in here Sunday having a laugh when you guys are scapegoating Gradkowski.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
where does all this anger come from MR…and why do you chose this Raider blog to vent it.
You have no real affiliation with the Raider Nation and you hate anybody who does.
Why are you here?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Al has three more years to beat his Raiders into the ground. The the league will have to cut this team right out of the NFL because revenue sharing costs them too much. Then Al can sue the NFL for denying him his right to make a proffit with his professional franchise. He will get billions. Als’ not so dumb after all.
Seriuosly, your really have to make an honest effort to be this bad.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Lefty12 Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
KK,i’ve read what you’ve had to say for years.it is too bad you have become one like your good buddy from Sacto.you used to post worthwhile comments.
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You’re disingenuous. You want to make ME the issue. I’m not. This is:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
Ok Lefty, this is the issue, not me.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Gradkowski can shred!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wZNcBha5ac
November 19th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
priesttj Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Jhill, I was upset at first about the benching but I’ve talked to several players and front office people lately.
Probably bhp
(we all know what those initials stand for ) 
was taking diktashun. 
If he 
blose ….err I 
mean knows all these people 
then why 
did it take him 
until yesterday to get 16 tickets for the KC game 
November 19th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
I can’t get enough of that one…give us a break!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
The KoolKell’s posts this:
09′ The 80yr old GM produces this:
08′ The 80yr old GM produces this:
07′ The 80yr old GM produces this:
06′ The 80yr old GM produces this:
05′ The 80yr old GM produces this:
04′ The 80yr old GM produces this:
03′ The 80yr old GM produces this:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Hey KoolKell, there is no need for you to show and post, we already know what you are going to say.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Those who believe this is Russell’s they’ll see of Russell are IMO predicting his demise way tooo soon. The next twoo weeks they want to see how he reacts and if he’lll take this seriously and put in the work. Starting Grad is all I needed to see to know that they want back on the field before the close of the season.
But what this does is get the fans and the media off his back and him in the film room with no pressure to start. It gives him the chance to see how he has to do what they want done. Which is spread the ball around and get the WR’s involved early and often. Grad will show him how to make this work and get a raport with the WR.
They know before lng the fans will frow tired of Grad and they’ll have to put Russell back in and they hope byy then he’s more ready to do their bidding. If Russell had thrown mpore passes to the WR’s (DHB) he would still be starting even with those #’s.
They know damn well he is the best bet at QB, it aint even close. They see it everyday in practice and in the off-season but on Sunday he largely ignored the WR’s and as a result got benched.
Once he sees them as viable options and potential playmakers he’ll get his job back. My guess is 3 weeks he’s starting again. At least they hope so. Everybody on that team knows who the best player at that position is and his last name is Russell………..period
November 19th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
[...] This transcript of the question and answer session with quarterback Bruce Gradkowski comes from Jerry MacDonald of the Bay Area News Group. [...]
November 19th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
priest a serious question, ok?
Why is your left tit oakglen smart enough to bail out of here and not you?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I guess MR and all his variations of his personality left.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
There are several of you who post here on a regular basis that need to get a life! Its the same old crap! Get out of your chair, put on some clothes and get a life! We all know what the Raiders record is over the last several years. If you don’t like Al, root for another team. It is what it is!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
there is a future with a successful Russell at QB, there is no future with Gradkowski at QB.
But can Russell be successful?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
priest you said just a cpl months ago Taylor wont let you near the facility. Seems like now you are saying you’re walking around Alameda sniffing around with your nose up peoples cracks..
November 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
” They know before lng the fans will frow tired of Grad and they’ll have to put Russell back in and they hope byy then he’s more ready to do their bidding. If Russell had thrown mpore passes to the WR’s (DHB) he would still be starting even with those #’s.
They know damn well he is the best bet at QB, it aint even close. They see it everyday in practice and in the off-season but on Sunday he largely ignored the WR’s and as a result got benched.”
Who
are they 
bhp 
(we all know what those initials stand for) 
Are you taking Viafra with your nitrates for chest pain 
November 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Sure, Russell ignored the WR’s, that’s why his numbers are so bad.
He spent al his time dinking & dunking to the RB’s BHP, sure. lmao.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Hey Priesttj
One question please man up and answer it.
If in Sunday, Grad plays better than JA ever did this year, puts up over 200 yards two tds and we win the game or lose very closely but Grad passing game clearly opens up the running game and Wrs are catching and scoring, Would you admit that AL Davis messed up in drafting this kid, would you admit that JA is a bust?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Sista, you still stalking me? find another fancy. I don’t swing that way.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
OR RaiderFan Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
There are several of you who post here on a regular basis that need to get a life! Its the same old crap! Get out of your chair, put on some clothes and get a life! We all know what the Raiders record is over the last several years. If you don’t like Al, root for another team. It is what it is!
_____________________________
Hey Genius, don’t the blackouts say that’s exactly what’s going on? Happy now?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Shutup!!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
lol
November 19th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
BHP
If you’ve got so many connections, why are you always dead wrong?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
What they’re saying is your post aren’t exactly riveting.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
# priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Sista, you still stalking me? find another fancy. I don’t swing that way.
That’s
not what you 
said on the other message boards 
Have you 
forgotten Brutus 
from the other board 
November 19th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
BHP
How do you answer this?
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
KK, what about those 57 states?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
If you’re so smart, why are so dead boring?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
BHP
What’s the spin?
How do you answer this?
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
# 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 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
So are you still going to the games????? If you are, my hat’s off to ya! Its just a little old reading the same old crap about how Jamarcus is a bust and the game has passed Al Davis up. The truth is the NFL wouldn’t be what it is today without some of the things he’s done. As far as JRuss….I don’t think Al wanted to pay him the $$$$ that most rookies are asking for, it used to be that you needed to prove yourself first. I think he still has a shot at being great, he needed to be benched so he can wake up! Maybe showing him that just because he was the #1 pick doesn’t mean he has a guaranteed job will show him that he needs to get it together. Is Grad the answer? well, he is for this week I guess, you never know!
I bleed silver and black, even through the thin years, we’ll be back!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
BHP,
Whatup, surely you have a logical answer for this:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Why should I answer it?, nobody gives a damn but you. They think you’re some kind of moron KK. They think you’re a bored loser who comes in and bores everybody with stats no one wants to know about. They already know what they think is the problem. And don’t need you to tell them.
On the other hand I think you’re a OK guy………uh! maybe!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Why should I answer it?, nobody gives a damn but you. They think you’re some kind of moron KK. They think you’re a bored loser who comes in and bores everybody with stats no one wants to know about. They already know what they think is the problem. And don’t need you to tell them.
buttwholepreek
do you 
have mice in your pocket 
November 19th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Great post #178 !!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I agree. #178 echos my sentiments.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Why should I answer it?, nobody gives a damn but you.
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Nobody? how about all the fans missing from the stadium?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
All those fans aren’t in here genius.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
BHP
I thought somebody with your inside knowledge and football IQ might have a logical answer for this:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Does it ever get tiring to post the same thing over and over again? Just asking.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Maybe someone who cares will explain it.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Not when I stump everybody.
Can you answer?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Maybe someone who cares will explain it.
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Beaten down to a nub, eh?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
# priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
All those fans aren’t in here genius.
butwholepreek
you 
are such a tool 
You 
are the laughing stock 
on all the boards that you 
post on 
Yet you 
have the nerve to call other posters names 
No one 
believes a word that you 
say 
November 19th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
# Raiders4eve Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Hey Priesttj
One question please man up and answer it.
If in Sunday, Grad plays better than JA ever did this year, puts up over 200 yards two tds and we win the game or lose very closely but Grad passing game clearly opens up the running game and Wrs are catching and scoring, Would you admit that AL Davis messed up in drafting this kid, would you admit that JA is a bust?
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Man up dude, give me an answer
November 19th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Please Stop KoolKell!!!!!!!!
I will when I get a answer.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
priest only answers questions from other like minded moronic individuals that thinks like he does.
KK is the same kinda cat..
KK, how about those 57 states 0bama was talking about?
November 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
KK, I don’t care…………get it?
I’m a fan who’s going to be here come what may. I’ll stand by Mr Davis until the end. I know what he feels about it and that is all that matters.
KK, do you call other posters names?
What boards do I post on? besides this one. Watch this, this guy is beautiful.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
KK i’ll stop when I get an answer..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws
November 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
I bet you do kk. I know this because you obviously have been a part of several super bowl winning orgnizations. You have all the answers, yet no experience. I would imagine you must have had so many interviews with NFL teams but they couldn’t deal with your intellect.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
KK, I don’t care…………get it?
I’m a fan who’s going to be here come what may. I’ll stand by Mr Davis until the end. I know what he feels about it and that is all that matters.
KK, do you call other posters names?
What boards do I post on? besides this one. Watch this, this guy is beautiful.
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Wtf are you talking about?
BHP, let me ask you another question. When’s the last time Al Davis developed a QB he drafted?
November 19th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Do you call other posters names?
November 19th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Midwest Fan,
I’m just axing questions:
When’s the last time Al Davis developed a QB he drafted?
November 19th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Midwest dont push KK into a corner he WILL go Wikipedia on you…he’s gangsta like dat!
November 19th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Answer the question KK, DO YOU CALL OTHER POSTERS NAMES????
November 19th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Do you call other posters names?
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What, BHP?
When’s the last time Al Davis developed a QB he drafted?
November 19th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
# priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
KK, I don’t care…………get it?
What he
said: I’m a fan who’s going to be here come what may. I’ll stand by Mr Davis until the end.
What he
really means:
I’ll
bend over for Mr. avis 
till the day he 
croaks 
What he
said: What boards do I post on? besides this one. Watch this, this guy is beautiful.
What he
really means: Gosh 
I hope “they” don’t recall that I 
said that I 
don’t swing that way 
November 19th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
KK, you are demanding an answer from priest & I’am demanding an answer from you. Theres no way you dont see the irony right?
In other words; Practice what you preach.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Stop answering for me and answer for yourself, DO you call other posters names??
November 19th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Answer the question KK, DO YOU CALL OTHER POSTERS NAMES????
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Wtf are you talking about, I call you Priesttj or BHP. Now
When’s the last time Al Davis developed a QB he drafted?
November 19th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
lmao @ KK & priest avoiding questions and demanding answers!!!
This is better than the 3 stooges.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
KK, has anyone ever told you that you have a strong resemblence to Otis Armstrong the Bronco RB from the 70’s
November 19th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
KK, is always calling me out for something and i never do that to himor you Sista. But all I ever get is grief from both of you.
He’s always providng editorials on my comments. You are always trying to make me out to be what you want me to be. Both of you are obsessed with me to the point of insanity.
But I’m the one with the issues………..OK I think everybody who comes in here knows I speak the truth.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
# priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
KK, is always calling me out for something and i never do that to himor you Sista. But all I ever get is grief from both of you.
He’s always providng editorials on my comments. You are always trying to make me out to be what you want me to be. Both of you are obsessed with me to the point of insanity.
But I’m the one with the issues………..OK I think everybody who comes in here knows I speak the truth.
EVERYBODY
buttwholepreek 
KK 
mistbrown 
:mrbrown: Happy Troll 
November 19th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
For all I know you’re both the same person. I know this KK is several people in here…..AND THAT IS A FACT.
calling him Sybil would be an understatement.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I’ve been told I look like:
Richard Pryor
Gregory Hines
Barack Obama
But I can’t get any anwers to my questions from the Davis Idolaters
November 19th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
# priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
For all I know you’re both the same person. I know this KK is several people in here…..AND THAT IS A FACT.
calling him Sybil would be an understatement.
kettle=black pot=black
Do you 
have mice in your pocket 
November 19th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
For all I know you’re both the same person. I know this KK is several people in here…..AND THAT IS A FACT.
______________________
Whatever BHP. Since you know so much, can you shed some light on this:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 2-7
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
With 5 different Head Coaches & 6 different Quarterbacks.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I’ve been told I look like:
Richard Pryor
Gregory Hines
Barack Obama
But I can’t get any anwers to my questions from the Davis Idolaters
Have you ever seen Otis Armstrong
If you did, I 
think that you would agree 
November 19th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Wow, what happened to Jake Delhomme? He’s terrible now. I’d take Gradkowski over him in a second. Carolina’s play-calling is equally horrendous.
And why did all these networks trip over themselves for the privlege of landing Matt Millen? Guy does nothing for me as an announcer. Why the Lions would hire this nitz to be their GM is laughable as is the fact that the networks threw every broadcasting job in the world at him after he bombed out. Some dudes are just lucky, I guess.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Chris what happened with Delhomme? they make more excuses for this guy than any guy in the league and why he sucks.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Have you ever seen Otis Armstrong If you did, I think that you would agree
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Well since I’m 57 years old, I’ll take that as a compliment, thanks.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
:But I’m the one with the issues………..OK I think everybody who comes in here knows I speak the truth.”
The only thing that I would ever believe from you
would be if you 
once performed in the same rock band as Eric Clapton 
November 19th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Gnite folks. Priest, you think about a good answer, ok?
When’s the last time Al Davis developed a QB he drafted?
November 19th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Have you ever seen Otis Armstrong If you did, I think that you would agree
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Well since I’m 57 years old,
ME TOO
November 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
“But I’m the one with the issues………..OK I think everybody who comes in here knows I speak the truth.”
The only thing that I would ever believe from you
would be if you 
once performed in the same rock band as Eric Clapton 
Blind Faith
November 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Priest,
Delhomme is a sloppy mess right now. Can’t believe they gave him that huge contract extension coming off that debacle vs. Arizona in the playoffs last year. The guy was real good for a few seasons, took them to the Super Bowl and almost took down the Pats, but he must just be washed up at this point.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Gradkowski = Stever Burlein. And that’s BEST case scenario. He’s likely another Tui. Another WCO QB thrown into the bed and breakfast.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Gradkowski is going to suprise a lot of people. He is better than Russell.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Chris, I remember him in the Europe league. He was decent at one point but he’s fallen off the wagon. And they keep making excuses for him and Cutler. The truth is there are really only 10 really good QB’s in this league. And 10 midrange journeyman types and 12 developmental types. And that has been par for the course for 50 years. By the time they really get good they have about 5 years left in the league. 4 of the great ones are over 33 Fav-Rey, Warner, Manning and McNabb.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Kirk Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Gradkowski is going to suprise a lot of people.
……..
Yeh, you guys. You’ll be surprised how much he sucks.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
They know that Grad can’t keep that job and they’re expecting him to fail in short order. That’s why they made Russell the backup to get him back on the field as soon as they think he’s ready.
I say 3 weeks max.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
it’s going to be funny watching these guys defend gradkowski when he stinks up the joint, after they threw Russell under the buss. Who knows? they might actually blame Al. Nah, of course not.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
OMG I’m going to have a field day in here on Sunday if Gradkowski sucks. Some of you are going to get it so bad. You know who you are.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Gradkowski will do fine. He will do even better if DHB gets injured on the first play of the game.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Kirk Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Gradkowski will do fine.
………..
No, he won’t. And obviously, neither will you. Get help.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
“They know that Grad can’t keep that job and they’re expecting him to fail in short order.”
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Typical Raider bizzaro way of doing things.
These are not yesterdays professionals!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
We will see.
Bush and Schilens starting will help.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I agree with MR. He is not going to win with talent around him.
According to Michael Irvin, not even God can win in Oakland!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Gradowski will be better than Russell was. He’ll complete 50% or more of his passes. I don’t think it’ll win us the game, but it’ll be better.
From his past production he isn’t much of a QB and actually looks like he did worse than Russell in his previous years.
But here he has looked a bit better.
Now, if we played the other WRs instead of DHB I think we’d add another little notch of improvement and…maybe….actually get somewhere.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
“Thing is, under Childress, Harvin hasn’t had much time to think. In addition to his role as a kickoff returner, Harvin had to learn all three receiver positions. He’s also the Vikings’ main Wildcat quarterback and does tailback duty. Recently, Childress has pondered using him on punt returns, too.”
Boy….don’t you wish our 1st round draft pick was like this….
November 19th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Grad, has played against some soft defenses, he’s starting now which will give oppnents a chance to prepare for him. You’ll see what he really is when they prepare for him instead of Russell.
For all Russell problems he played against very good defenses prepared to attack him. So we will see very soon what kind of player Grad really. I’d love for him to do well and get us going giving us a good look at this offense and what it can do. He may have one good game but in time, he is what he is.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Bengals are saving Benson for the play off cuz Oaklands a joke or so they think.
This Raider team can compete and when inspired can win.
Lot of speed, lot of talent. Plug in some new energy and you never know. Guys get more focused and start dictating instead of reacting.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Yeah totally! It’s funny. The Defense does GREAT when it attacks and is HORRIBLE when it is conservative and waits.
The offense SUCKS when it’s really attacking and does much better when it’s conservative and runs runs runs, short swing passes its way forward.
Well, the offense sucks either way, but is better when conservative.
So defense should just attack like crazy. I’ve only seen us do well when they play with a totally agressive mentality and aren’t worried about the ‘mistakes’. When they become careful they make the mistakes.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Larry Johnson could be a night mare. He’s well rested and the Bengals can move the pile. Hope Gradkowski can metriculate the ball down field.
C’mon Schilens!!!
Don’t agree with the benching of Russell, but like I said, new blood. You never know…
November 20th, 2009 at 12:05 am
it could happen nnamdi, thisn’tr a slam dunk for cinci. the raider defense is very goood if you give them points to work with they can get it done.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Yeah Priest. I agree. Our DB’s seem to rise to the occasion against the really good ones so we’ll see.
The problem lo’ these years has been the run D but to an extent the horribley unproductive offenses. Going hundreds of plays between touch downs is never good.
Get in the end zone ALOT!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Reading that ESPN piece about P.Harvin that was linked above, I wonder how much our young WR’s could learn from him. Not to mention what JMR could learn from Brett. But that’s an entirely different story…
Anyway, we’ll get all the answers for this week on Sunday. We’ll have new questions on Monday…
November 20th, 2009 at 1:42 am
# Raider O Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I agree with MR. He is not going to win with talent around him.
According to Michael Irvin, not even God can win in Oakland!
…………..
LOL. Wow. did he really say that?
November 20th, 2009 at 1:44 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Gradowski will be better than Russell was.
……….
Yeh, he’s going to be given a better playbook, so I hope so. If Gradkowski doesn’t look like anything short of Joe Montana next to Russell, then he’s really not better than Russell. He’s being given a huge advantage.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Bengals are saving Benson for the play off cuz Oaklands a joke or so they think.
………..
No, Oakland’s a joke. It’s a good move.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:57 am
>> Oakland’s a joke…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293795-tom-cable-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-oakland-raiders-coach-pt-2/show_full
What we are lacking in on-field accomplishments, we make up by providing comic relief. Without the Raiders the league would be a far too serious affair.
Now, as much as I want to them win and especially the Pole to do well, I am totally lacking faith. I say we’ll score not more than a TD and 2 FG’s, 13 points max. Cinci will score at least 3 TD’s…
November 20th, 2009 at 3:23 am
My comments for today:
1) Russell is in a tight spot. They want him to minimize turnovers so he stays away from his WR’s because they are not in the right place and bat balls in the air that get picked and he gets benched?
2) They put in Grad because he too will FAIL and then we’ll all see that JaMarcus does not suck as bad as we think, then he’ll come in with a fresh start.
3) Too much garbage in here against Priest. Let the man talk football!
November 20th, 2009 at 4:08 am
I’m sure the Bengals are practicing the TIP DRILL all week.
November 20th, 2009 at 4:36 am
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November 20th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 4:43 am
Vegas…you conspiracy theorist =)
November 20th, 2009 at 4:52 am
Queen to Slave
Now you’ll Pay
Delilah
November 20th, 2009 at 4:53 am
Shame shame shame on you girl
November 20th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Its funny some in here are already positioning themselves 2 cover their azzes if Grads does good or bad. lamo. Thats the epitome of LOSER
LA-LA-LOSER…LA-LA-LOSER LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LOSER
LMAO
November 20th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Going againt 1 of the leagues better defences this week would be a test 4 any QB….But I think a team that can quick-pitch,draw and screen can beat this team.Dmac would be perfect 4 this and I dont know why they dont use him like this.Maybe Grads can throw those “touch-passes” because Jmac didnt.That would OPEN UP the SAME PLAY-BOOK we been using all season.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Dam…MR was having a field day in here last night, huh? LOL
Good Mornig Nation!!! 4eva, Copenhagen, Nnamdi…what’s up fellas! Happy Friday to you all!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 5:51 am
I guess Chad Ochocinco is backing up Russell saying that he is a victim of his supporting cast! We’ll find out Sunday!
November 20th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Yep Friday it is!!!
You think Grads can move the chains Hwnrdr???
November 20th, 2009 at 5:55 am
I’m of a mind that has seen Grads complete those touch-passes.If Jmac just could’ve hit a few of those 2 Dmac or even DHB we would;ve been in a lot more games.Those little passes open up everything,imo.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Then after the LB’s start 2 concentrate on Dmac in the flats KA-POWWWW…Buch on a quick-hitter
November 20th, 2009 at 5:58 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, I GOT THE BLOODY-MARY’S COVERD THIS MORNING..CINCY IS TOUGH ON BOTH SIDE’S OF THE BALL, THE RAIDER’S CAN JUST HOPE TO KEEP IT CLOSE SOMEHOW AND PULL ON OUT AT THE END IMO..
November 20th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Bloody-Marys are just what the doctor ordered Dirt-Lot.I’m kind of excited because it wont be more othe same-o same-o.Plus it will replenish Jmac’s brain,let him relax,practice harder and become more focused,I hope
November 20th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Do I think that Grads can move the chains? Yeah, I think so! JaMarcus has to sit back and watch and hopefully understand that with hard work and dedication (and not to eating) he will get there!
November 20th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Thanks for the Bloody Mary’s Dirt Lot!
November 20th, 2009 at 6:20 am
NnAMDI / OCHOCINCO SHOULD BE A FUN MATCHUP.TELL RUSSELL NOT 2 TAKE HIS EYE’S OFF OF CARSON PALMER THE ENTIRE GAME.. JUST MAYBEE HE WILL LEARN SOMETHING.THEN AGAIN,MAYBEE NOT…
November 20th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Can anyone tell me why are defense is not playing in a zone yet? We play better defense playign zone. We dropped back in zone aginst the Eagles and we killed. Man to man is so out dated.
November 20th, 2009 at 6:26 am
CJ: Two words…Al Davis!
November 20th, 2009 at 6:32 am
OOOH 4 THE DAY’S OF LESTER HAYS & MIKE HAYNS. THROW THEM 2 OUT THERE AND THEN DARE THE OTHER TEAM 2 RUN,BECAUSE U KNEW WAS NOT GOING TO DO MUCH.
November 20th, 2009 at 6:33 am
THE PASSING GAME WAS NOT TO BE MUCH THAT IS..
November 20th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Yup! Speaking of Hayes…didn’t Cable say that he was going to require DHB to wear stickum? Haha!
November 20th, 2009 at 6:51 am
JAAMARCUS RUSSELL,THE FIRST NFL QB 2 WEAR STICKUM.
November 20th, 2009 at 6:52 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 6:51 am
JAAMARCUS RUSSELL,THE FIRST NFL QB 2 WEAR STICKUM.
LMAO!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 6:58 am
At least with Bruce “the Black Pole” Gradkowski in there it makes it more interesting this weekend. And when they go back to Jamarcus it will be interesting again.
Better than continually trotting out an increasingly worse Jamarcus Russell week in and week out.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Dirt
The best we and he can hope for is a surrendor to win attitude from JR. He must adfmit that he is not all that and then some.
He has to start all over with a renewed commitment and a work ethic that he has never been forced to use before.
He will need to hire a trainer,life coach,boss to force him to eat, drink,train,study film, and sleep 24/7.
He will have to work harder then over 90% of the locker room if not 100%.
I hope and pray he makes it, nonetheless I also hope that Kowski moves the chains, scores points and leads the Raiders to some wins. Hopefully we can destroy some teams playoffs hopes and home field advantages like we did last year.
THANKS FOR LETTING ME RANT
CARRY ON
November 20th, 2009 at 7:07 am
I HOPE SO 2 PLUNKETTHEAD, AND SOON!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 7:07 am
morning all.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:09 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 6:51 am
JAAMARCUS RUSSELL,THE FIRST NFL QB 2 WEAR STICKUM.
That’s really very funny DIRT-LOT.What about Dmac ?
November 20th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Can’t forget about the defense who rolled around on a loose ball last week! Shoot…make everyone wear stickum!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Plunkett…
Read what you posted about Russell having a trainer 24/7.Can I put forward Rich Gannon and that it’s written into his contract that he must do whatever Gannon tells him to do.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:13 am
FIGURED IF RUSSELL GOT IT ALL OVER THE BALL, WHO EVER HE HANDED / THREW IT TO WOULD BE OK.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Al will put stickum on the seats so you can’t leave the game when we’re down 4 TD’s at half-time.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:17 am
That’s good thinking.Very cost-effective.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:17 am
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November 20th, 2009 at 7:19 am
POST-282, YOUR OK NELB, WELCOME TO THE AM-CREW.GOOD STUFF..
November 20th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I really hope that DMAC gets healthy, stays that way, and starts to produce. I am more concerned about him then DHB. DHB has stayed healthy in his rookie year playing full time.
How often does that happen in the NFL?
I honestly expect Bruce and DHB to connect early and often even against the Bengel D
November 20th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Yep it seems DHB has been open many times and 4 some reason ?????????? he doesnt get the ball then
November 20th, 2009 at 7:25 am
That would be great Dirt Lot! I like that you added From the season ticket holders!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Neilb
That works for me but I suspect JR is too laid back to accept a life coach that pushes him.
JR might be thinking more hollywood with Will Smith or mowtown with Barry White.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Cheers DIRT-LOT !!
November 20th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Make sure to save plenty of stickem and ducttape for Darrenns traing wheels.
.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:29 am
As far as a teenage Daniel Graham knew, his hometown Denver Broncos had only one rival.
And that team wore silver and black.
Graham, whose father, Tom, played for the Broncos in the 1970s, said that when he was growing up here, no team was more despised than the Raiders.
“I don’t remember hearing anything about the Chargers,” said Graham, who graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1997. “It was all about the Raiders.”
The new generation of Broncos fans might disagree.
The most reviled team on the schedule is the one in blue and yellow, the San Diego Chargers, owners of three consecutive AFC West titles and a four-game winning streak.
The Broncos and Chargers have matching 6-3 records,
and the winner of Sunday’s game at Invesco Field at Mile High will control the division.
So with respect to the Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs — who are a combined 4-14 this season — when it comes to football rivalries in this town, nothing beats Denver vs. San Diego these days.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Isn’t Barry White dead ?
November 20th, 2009 at 7:31 am
What the hell are traing wheels
November 20th, 2009 at 7:32 am
A GREAT DAY / WEEKEND TO ALL, MUST GET SOME WORK DONE.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:33 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/20/no-signs-of-improvement-from-jamarcus-russell/
Interesting comments. I happen to like Jaws, he puts in the work and can put a true take without being elementary with his delivery.
About Jrock that stands out to me from the story and Ron Jaworski
“”Week in, week out, the poor throws,” Jaworski said. “He’s got the big, strong arm, but the accuracy is absolutely mind boggling. He’s got guys open and he just can’t hit them. Maybe when he gets sent to the bench, maybe he’ll wake up, maybe he’ll realize what it takes to be a pro, maybe he’ll grow up and mature and realize the work ethic he needs to have.”
November 20th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Have a good ‘un DIRT-LOT.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:36 am
I just said Barry because thats who JR reminds me of.
JR is not a pimp wannabee or a gangster, thug wannabee but I doubt his desire to be a NFL QB
so I can relate Barry to JR somehow in my abused and neglected mind.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Anybody buy Palin’s new book?
http://godzillasmash.deviantart.com/art/Necronomicon-for-Dummies-99954982
November 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Anyone watch the Bengals play the Steelers last weekend ? What stood out for me was the Bengals D coach.Can’t remember his name but he was full of passion,kept his people on their toes and most important adjusted his game plan as the game went on.
I got a bad feeling about the game on Sunday…..
November 20th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Plunkett…
Got it now.Sort of “Hey,don’t worry ’bout that INT,come over to my place it’s cool and it’s funky”
That it!!??
November 20th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Just go through last night’s KK, Mista, Priesttj and MR rantings.
Lol, good stuff! Very entertaining!
LMFAO I love this blog.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Plunkett…
……and he’ll do anything for a lady.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Q: How comforting is it to hear that this move is for the rest of the season and not just for one game?
Gradkowski: Well, it’s good knowing it’s for the rest of the season. But, you also just have to take it one game at a time. In this league, you just got to focus on one week at a time and take it as it comes. That’s all I’m doing right now, if it’s this week or the last week of the season. I’m just going to take it this week and see how it goes.
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What? When did that happen? Why would the Raiders commit to Garbagekowski?
Jezuz
November 20th, 2009 at 7:53 am
The next 3 games Bengals,Cowboys and Steelers.Are they trying to protect JaMarcus at this time ?
November 20th, 2009 at 7:53 am
I watched that game Neilb…
Thats how I knew what 2 post about Rey-Rey…Very good sde-line-2-side-line player…strings out a play…if a hole starts 2 open he sees it slows down doesnt over-pursue…not real fast but LB fast and LB smart,imo.That being said…
I think the quick-pitch and screens with the ball in Dmacs hands would be the diffence in this one.Let Rey and Co. worry about Dmac then BOOM Bush on a counter or quick-hitter.If Grads can complete his 1st 3,4,5 passes to RB’s and run the ball it should open some passing lanes.Ball-control smash-mouth and a little pi-zazz will beat Cinci.The steAlers dont have the back we do.Its like everyone knows b/c Jmac wouldnt hit the side of a barn this year????? the opposing D’s knew it
November 20th, 2009 at 8:00 am
MAN I HATE MYSELF SOMETIMES FOR BEING A RAIDER FAN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=schefter_adam&id=4668347
pathetic !!!!!!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:00 am
4eva…
Mike Zimmer.Whatever we do,we’ll not only need a plan B,but C,D and E.
I agree about Dmac.I’ve wanted the Raiders to use him the same way that the Saints use Bush from day 1.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Just go through last night’s KK, Mista, Priesttj and MR rantings.
Lol, good stuff! Very entertaining!
LMFAO I love this blog.
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Hell, Dakota, you could go back 3 years & read the same thing. lol
November 20th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Neil
exactly
JR seems to be a good fit as a smooth and silky ladies man like Barry
November 20th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Holy smokes KK is 57 and 0bama thinks we have 57 states! What a coincidense. You cant make this stuff up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws
KoolKell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Well since I’m 57 years old, I’ll take that as a compliment, thanks.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Just A few words from Barry wet panties worldwide.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Did you read all of what schefter said….
Upset of the week: Oakland over Cincinnati — The Bengals have come off physically and emotionally draining wins, and now have to travel west for what will not be an easy game; ask the Eagles.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Plunkett….LOL!!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Thats it! F this s**t. I’m not going to let this decade of losing bring me down. Just gonna lower my standards. Treat catches like first downs and first downs like touch downs. Laugh and live it up.
What did the cholo say when the house fell on him?
-Get off me homes!
What do you call a cholo with one leg shorter than the other?
-Not even homes.
C-Ya Raider homes.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Yeah i read it all but it dosen’t make my beloved raiders being compared to cleveland ( and rightly so ) easier to swallow.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:11 am
yep I read it 2
My only regret is Cable didnt bench sooner,but I guess he had 2 let him hit-”rock”-bottom.Then tear him down some more in front of the squaws and the whole world 2!!!Now thats what I call getting the most bang out of your buck.Anyway tough game as a 1st game in Silver&Black 4 Grads but it’s almost the perfect scenario,imo
November 20th, 2009 at 8:12 am
QCRaider…LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:13 am
You’re right.It’s a bit of a shock to be compared to the Browns instead of the usual Lions!!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Raiders ever have a QB name Bruce????
If so what were his %’s
November 20th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Damn it !! Dinner’s ready.
Have a great Friday everyone.Later…
November 20th, 2009 at 8:16 am
neilb Says:
I have said the same thing about DMAC. I don’t know wjy they don’t use him more like Reggie Bush, while running Mike Bush and Fargas more often up the gut and off tackle.
This team does not execute but I don’t think they build the team around their strengths either. The Saints are a good example of how to build a team around your strengths. Look at all of the creative ways they are getting Bush the ball.
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November 20th, 2009 at 8:00 am
4eva…
Mike Zimmer.Whatever we do,we’ll not only need a plan B,but C,D and E.
I agree about Dmac.I’ve wanted the Raiders to use him the same way that the Saints use Bush from day 1.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Exactly CJ.Why run Dmac up the middle when you’ve got Bush and Fargas ? I’m not saying never do it,but with the speed that Dmac’s got you’ve got to get him out side and in the flat.
Right.Later…….
November 20th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Yep CJL 34 we sure havnt played 2 our strength’s.Maybe we was trying but Jmac could not complete those and those passes are critical 4 our ofence.Isolating Dmac on a LB is everyones DREAM in here…Maybe Grads can complete those types of passes
November 20th, 2009 at 8:29 am
It’s good news and bad news at the same time. The Raider game is being televised in N/W Ohio.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:34 am
good luck Ex =)
November 20th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Running back Justin Fargas has cracked the top 10 in rushing in Raiders history. Fargas, originally selected by the Raiders in the 3rd round of the 2003 NFL Draft, surpassed Harvey Williams. The former USC standout has gained 3,182 yards on 780 carries with nine touchdowns (two in his last three games) during his eight-year career.
Fargas has led the Raiders in rushing the past three years and is currently second on the team in rushing (82 att., 304 yards, 2 TDs) behind Michael Bush. He is 168 yards behind Charlie Smith for 9th place.
The Los Angeles-native earned the Ed Block Courage Award in 2007 and the Commitment to Excellence Award in 2008.
In 2007, Fargas rushed for a career-high 1,009 yards and four touchdowns despite missing the last two weeks of the season due to injury. He came off the bench against the Miami Dolphins and set a single-game career high with 179 yards on 22 attempts.
Fargas’ career-long run of 53 yards came against this week’s opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals, during his rookie season in 2003.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Hmmm…oh well… yay Bruce GradHollasMirerWilsonWilsonEvansBrooksHobertWalterMcCownTuiCollins-kowski. Go Raiders!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:59 am
17 years from now:
KoolKell Says:
November 19th, 2026 at 9:48 pm
BHP,
Whatup, surely you have a logical answer for this:
The 97yr old GM produces this:
21′ 6-10
22′ 5-11
23′ 4-12
24′ 5-11
24′ 4-12
25′ 3-13
26′ 5-11
With 8 different Head Coaches & 5 different Quarterbacks.
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priesttj Says:
November 19th, 2026 at 9:48 pm
Why should I answer it?, nobody gives a damn but you. They think you’re some kind of moron KK. They think you’re a bored loser who comes in and bores everybody with stats no one wants to know about. They already know what they think is the problem. And don’t need you to tell them. Now that Mr Davis has aquired JaMarcus for the second time he’s now a seasoned veteran, he’ll get the job done. Al’s always good with veterans!
On the other hand I think you’re a OK guy………uh! maybe!
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Dakota Says:
November 20th, 2026 at 9:49 am
I don’t know if I’ll be able to post after Sunday’s game, I’m libel to break my computer if the Raiders lose again. My kids are grown & left, my wife has left me because between the Cubs, the Lakers & the Raiders I’ve broken every piece of furniture in the house but my computer!
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RaiderTW Says:
November 20th, 2026 at 9:52am
Wow, who’d a thought that Tina Fey would be a good President! I just hope she stops Scientology from becoming the national religion & make us all convert!!!
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Raider O Says:
November 20th, 2026 at 9:52am
Leagalise it!! Go Aztecs!! Fired Lane Kiffin Jr!!! Hire John Madden III!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:59 am
As Gradkowski put it JR played a great first half on Sunday, His TD to Chaz was a thing of beauty.
The recivers and o-line should have been benched in that game.
If this “TEAM” performs to what they’ve been doing all year the “Gradikowski Era” aka Tom Cable will be over after the first half.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Jmac played 1 half out of half a SEASON.Bench his azz
November 20th, 2009 at 9:10 am
RaiderTW,
if you pick up a broadsheet from the 1890’s you can read of conflict in the Middle East, corruption in governments both local and national etc. etc – all you have to do is to substitute names in the articles to produce present day or future events. Apparently it is predictably similar on this site. LOL.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:22 am
M Lonetree, I’m sure that’s true, especially the middle east. Sorry I lumped you politically with Dakota, it sounds like you & I are closer in that than I realised. I’m more conspiratorial but would like to think Obama is working for the people since we gave more money than corp. 11 months is too soon to sh!t can him like the righties are already doing.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:23 am
“Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them… well, I have others.” – Groucho Marx
November 20th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Happy Friday Nation!
Has Bruce Gradkowski thrown a pick yet?
November 20th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Wow, a QB whose speech we can understand. Well there’s an improvement right there. One step at a time Raiders. You can DO IT!
November 20th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Has a Raider WR dropped a Bruce Gradkowski pass yet?
November 20th, 2009 at 9:35 am
TW, what me break things? Jeez, I break a few things and suddenly I get a bad rep:
Mid 1980s-Broken glass and cut hand when Marcus Allen fumbled at the 1 and we lost to the Seahawks.
Late 1980s-Broken window when Raiders lose to Broncos.
Early 1990s-Trashed room when ND lost to BC one week after beating FSU in Game of the Century.
Mid 1990s-Kicked hole in door after Raider loss to KC.
Mid 1990s- Ripped shirt off back when Raiders lost to KC…again.
Late 1990s-Threw peanut butter container through a wall after Raiders lose to Broncos.
Early 2000s-Broke glass against fireplace after Tuck Game.
Early 2000s-Obliterated oscillating fan after the Bartman-Cubs incident.
Mid 2000s-Threw bag full of coins through a wall after Tim Duncan hit lucky shot, but right before Fisher’s .4 shot won that game.
2008-Destroyed coffee table after Lakers blow huge lead in 2008 finals game.
See, that isn’t that bad of a track record. I snapped or threw a few remotes in between those incidents, but I can’t remember the particulars…not bad considering how schitty the Raiders have been all these years!
November 20th, 2009 at 9:37 am
RaiderTW Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Has a Raider WR dropped a Bruce Gradkowski pass yet?”
Probably what I should have said. I guess I dropped the ball on that one, typical.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:38 am
“Mid 1990s- Ripped shirt off back when Raiders lost to KC…again.”
I now realize who Dakota really is. Hulk Hogan! Hulkamania running wild…
November 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am
RaiderTW,
accepted. and understood. The politico I most admired in the past 30 years was Julius Nyerere. He alone refused to stand idly by as the rest of the world did so when he sent his Tanzanian troops into Uganda to get rid of Idi Amin. His order to his troops was that any raping or pillaging while on the mission was an immediate firing squad for the perpetrator. They got rid of Amin, did no harm and then left.
Later, when Nyerere understood fully that his so-called alignment with the Soviets was a harm to his people as it precluded investment and aid from the wealthy NATO countries, Nyerere voluntarily stepped aside from power that his people might benefit.
Morning RaiderDogg, nope, don’t have any Nixon in ‘72 buttons.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:43 am
M
Thanks for checking. I always thought that pin was very indicative of the times. You are the man for even remembering that!
November 20th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Dakota, at least you (or should I say the Raiders)haven’t broken your spirit. I just cuss up a blue streak so bad I can’t go to sportsbars to watch a game. In 1979 I sat in the south stands of Mile Hi to watch a Raider/Donkey game which we won handly & since I couldn’t cheer I laughed every time we scored & got a turnover. They thought I went nuts. After rooting for the Raiders for 10yrs that was my first time seeing them play in person.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I likw “Zombie Nixon for Pres. Rested & Ready!” t-shirt. lol
November 20th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Dakota,
have your wife strap you down in front of the TV when you’re watching sporting events. wear one of those beer sipping hats which she will dutifully replenish and some sort of bladder relief bag. frothing is all the damage you could do.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Dakota, I want to see a movie today any sugestions? I’m not sure I want to sit thru 2 & 1/2 hrs of Roland Emmerich destoying the world AGAIN (2012). I’ve seen Men you stare at Goats & Fouth Kind. Maybe see the Coen Bros. movie.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:56 am
RaiderTW Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Dakota, at least you (or should I say the Raiders)haven’t broken your spirit. I just cuss up a blue streak so bad I can’t go to sportsbars to watch a game. In 1979 I sat in the south stands of Mile Hi to watch a Raider/Donkey game which we won handly & since I couldn’t cheer I laughed every time we scored & got a turnover. They thought I went nuts. After rooting for the Raiders for 10yrs that was my first time seeing them play in person.
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Nice.
My first time seeing the Raiders play in person was November 13, 2000…last Monday Night game in Mile High…it was friggin freezing…Raiders had tied the game in the 4th, but of course Jason Elam won the game with a last second FG.
My second Raiders-Broncos game was the Game where Shanny called the T.O. after Seabass made the 53 yard FG, and then Seabass missed the FG and the Broncos won in O.T.
Tough losses, but I behaved myself…those Bronco fans are obnoxious when leaving the Stadium after a victory. Should have seen their smug asses after they beat the Patriots this year…make me puke.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:58 am
M Lonetree, I’d vote for Kinky Freedman, I heard him say about smoking Havana cigars that he looks at it as not supporting Cuba but burning their crops!
November 20th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Good Morning Nation.
LMAO @ TW!!
Dude, you crazy! lol
November 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am
those Bronco fans are obnoxious when leaving the Stadium after a victory. Should have seen their smug asses after they beat the Patriots this year…make me puke.
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Tell me about it, I lost $120 so far this year but picked up $100 these last 3 loses.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Good Morning O, I’ve got a copy of Wolfmother-Cosmic Egg I’m sending to you next week, have you heard it?
November 20th, 2009 at 10:03 am
# Dakota Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Q: How comforting is it to hear that this move is for the rest of the season and not just for one game?
Gradkowski: Well, it’s good knowing it’s for the rest of the season. But, you also just have to take it one game at a time. In this league, you just got to focus on one week at a time and take it as it comes. That’s all I’m doing right now, if it’s this week or the last week of the season. I’m just going to take it this week and see how it goes.
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What? When did that happen? Why would the Raiders commit to Garbagekowski?
Jezuz
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“Committing” is the key word there.
“Commitment to Losing”
“Commitment to Blackouts”
As far as Grab? I believe that’s more of the organization letting the fans know they’re “committed to not putting the fans through anymore of Russell’s embarrassing play”
WAIT!!!..
Flash back.
Norv: “Commitment to Tui for the rest of the year”
Al: “Put Collins back in”
Norv: “But…Al? Yesterday you ok’ed it”
Al: “Who are you?”
Never know..if Grab stinks up the joint, I wouldn’t put it past Al to re-insert Russell for the Dallas Thanksgiving Day feast.
Is this fun…or what?
November 20th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Bruce “The Toledo Tornado” Gradkowski leading the faithful to the promised land. An incongruous image borne on the winds of lack.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am
It appears congrats are in order for Dakota?
I know this may freak you out, but I already know the name…
Rush Rockne Dakota
November 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am
“An incongruous image borne on the winds of lack.”
Now there’s an uplifting turn-of-phrase!
November 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Ineptitude has forced the hands of unorganized leaders to aimlessly decide the fate of the many, to the delight of none.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am
November 20th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Maybe with the Cubs & Raiders it would be
Going South Dakota.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:14 am
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Excuse me, losing 6 of its next 7, I meant. The Raiders will win one more game, period. That’s it. And it won’t be against the Bengals. They are for real, and they’re going to destroy us. And if I see Gradkowski out there running west coast plays? I’m even rooting for the Bengals. It would be PROOF that JaMarcus Russell was SET UP TO FAIL. I’m not going to become a fan of any other team, but if Gradkowsi’s handed a better playbook than Russell, I will effectively root against this team until Al Davis is 100% dead. Don’t care what any of you idiots have to say about it.
^^^^^^^
Lets once again say a big thank you to Al Davis for ruining this franchise!
Thanks for the losing Al….you and only you is responsible for it!
Why isn’t Al Davis man enough to state that serious change is needed within the organization like what Ralph Wilson admiited about his Bills??
November 20th, 2009 at 10:16 am
RaiderDogg,
well said. Quote of yours?
November 20th, 2009 at 10:17 am
I tell you what I’d like to see even more than the sunday game itself: Have a camera focus on JMR during the game. Show me his body language. I bet he’ll either be sleeping (possibly with his eyes open) or fiddling with his iPod.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:17 am
TW,
Bro, you have to try this! What egg?
Legalize it!
November 20th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Lol, all great name suggestions…I’ll run them by the wife.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:19 am
UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 8:00 am
MAN I HATE MYSELF SOMETIMES FOR BEING A RAIDER FAN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=schefter_adam&id=4668347
pathetic !!!!!!!!
At least he
picked you guys 
to beat the Benegals as his 
upset special 
November 20th, 2009 at 10:20 am
M Lonetree Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 10:16 am
RaiderDogg,
well said. Quote of yours?”
Thanks. Your poetic prose inspired that, off the top.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:22 am
TW,
Sorry, the only movie I have seen recently was Paranormal Activity…and it wasn’t great.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I wish I can share this with you, 4eva, and the rest. Its great.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am
O
is it The Cheese?
November 20th, 2009 at 10:29 am
All right gentleman and ladies, have an excellent afternoon.
I’m out
November 20th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Thats ok Raider O…I’m just ready 2 spark 1 myself =)
November 20th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Young men coddled and cheered by throngs
In the Bayou
In the Bay State
In the home of the Hogs
Find the deafening silence greeting their disaccomplishments by the Bay supplanted solely by the ringing of dismay
Onward rode the three, no.s 1, 4 and 7
To their fate
As a watchful Nation alternatively urges and shrugs
In the while Gradkowski the Bruce, slayer of MACs, soldiers on
November 20th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Have a great Day Dogg. I love cheese!
November 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Morning Nation!
November 20th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Later RaiderDogg,
creativity beats the oft rewritten.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Ball-control Bruce =)
November 20th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Bengal-Killa Bruce
November 20th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Bombs away Bruce =)
November 20th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Bullet-Ball Bruce =)
November 20th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Who’s returning punts/kick offs this Sunday? Hope it’s not Johnny Lee Scary or Can’t get past the 20 Holland.
November 20th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Boom Boom Bruce =)
November 20th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Bruce The Banisher =)
November 20th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Bad Bruce Bomber
November 20th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Bruce The Better =)
November 20th, 2009 at 11:04 am
like that one
November 20th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Bruce Belushi!
November 20th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Bruce The Beater =)
Dakota will especially enjoy this 1 =)
November 20th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Bruce “The Polish Pop Gun”, to the rescue!!
November 20th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Bruce the cooked Goose
November 20th, 2009 at 11:20 am
No Jamarcus? we can win this one! really!
November 20th, 2009 at 11:28 am
goose would be preferable 2 the crow we been having =)
November 20th, 2009 at 11:42 am
This going on in Denver
“Food for thought: Has anyone else noticed lately how much more smack the Chula Vista Charger fans have been spewing whenever we play them? They’ve taken over from the Raiders as our number one rivals. However, the Doltski’s could take a lesson from the Raider nation. I mean, these Raider psycho’s are true fans, and once they make parole, both of them will be back dressing like KISS drag queens trolling the east bay.
But I digress: In my opinion the Doltz fans are less classy then even the Raider fans, and that’s like saying that pig poo stinks less then dog doo. And if they do manage to escape the border patrol in San Ysidro, they just might be in time for lettuce season in Bakersfield after the game.”
Best comment of the day.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
This schit is dead 2day!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Congrats are in order.
Just don’t name him Herrera Dakota.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Later fellas!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Just drove past the facility, they had the practice cameramen up in their cranes. I’m surprised Al Davis, the legendary players owner, let them practice in the wind & rain.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Hey Happy Troll…. fans of other teams are waaaay below us.This already we know but thankx anyway
November 20th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
So if they start winning like crazy under Bruce is JR done?
November 20th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Done and rich?
November 20th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
By Cable benching Jmac and not a whisper from the front office…Al is telling those that can listen this is Cables team.Throw in the 3year lease extention and case closed,imo
November 20th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
4evaRaider Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Hey Happy Troll…. fans of other teams are waaaay below us.This already we know but thankx anyway
4eva
Just wanted to remind you 
so that you 
never forget 
November 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Dont name him DMAC Dakota either.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Or he’s giving Cable enough rope to hang himself.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Here’s the setup:
They protect and justify Russell by throwing Gradowski to the wolves at home Sunday.
Gradowski’s weak arm, puny body stinks, fans come to a new appreciation for Russell.
Russell returns for Thanksgiving (how fitting)
Cable get’s blamed by Davis at the end of the year for failing Russell/Bey.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Oh, I knew I could count on you Happy Troll =)
November 20th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
ANYTHING is believable at this point KK
November 20th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
gonna have 2B a thick rope weaslebit =)
November 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
4evaRaider Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Oh, I knew I could count on you Happy Troll =)
But of course
November 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I’m putting the over/under at 30,000 fans, Sunday.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
weasElbit sorry
November 20th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
AbusedByAl Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 2:57 am
>> Oakland’s a joke…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293795-tom-cable-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-oakland-raiders-coach-pt-2/show_full
What we are lacking in on-field accomplishments, we make up by providing comic relief. Without the Raiders the league would be a far too serious affair.
Now, as much as I want to them win and especially the Pole to do well, I am totally lacking faith. I say we’ll score not more than a TD and 2 FG’s, 13 points max. Cinci will score at least 3 TD’s…
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Yep…Raiders will only score 1 TD…IF they are lucky….Bernard Scott will run wild!
November 20th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
JR makes his triumphant return on thanksgiving. Before the game, he sneaks up into the media booth and eats John Maddens entire Turducken.
He then returns to the field to play and does a great job protecting Gradkowski while playing LT all day.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
AL DAVIS SUCKS!!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Come on now DKnight007…
Ya always gotta be hopeful 4 a win.And we been lacking the short touch-pass.Jmac tried 2 throw and he would complete them if a short pass was 80 yards…but alas they not be.I am MORE THAN WILLING 2 let Jmac ride the pine untill deemed ready.If Jmac ends up being like Hoss I would be very happy with that also
November 20th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I’m putting the over/under at 30,000 fans, Sunday
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What if there are more fans in attendance than the 2 previous games? Bruce drives the gate, LOL.
And Bruce doesn’t have a wimpy arm. That ball he threw last week to Murphy went 50+ yards in the air and was OVERTHROWN. Not great, but better than some starting QB’s. Besides Drew Brees has a weenie arm and so does Rivers, accuracy is key.
He will be fine.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Gradkowski = Donald Hollis
November 20th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I’m putting the over/under at 30,000 fans, Sunday.
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Under!
I’ll put the farm on it.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Gradowski’s weak arm, puny body stinks, fans come to a new appreciation for Russell.
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That’s just 2funny!!! =)
November 20th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
new post ladies
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:14 am
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