Halftime: Bengals 14, Raiders 7
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Scoring
Cin_Carson Palmer 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kicks PAT), 7:12
Oak_Bruce Gradkowski 10-yard pass to Zach Miller (Sebastian Janikowski kicks PAT), :59
Notes:
– Bengals held to three-and-out, will punt with 35 seconds. Tom Cable calls over Janikowski, telling him to get ready for potential long FGA at end of half. Seabass gets two cracks at it from 57 yards after Gradkowski completes passes to Zach Miller and Darren McFadden to the 39 following Bengals punt.
He misses wide right, gets a second chance because Bengals call time. It doesn’t count. Then he misses slightly wide left. His second miss in a row.
– Raiders back in game at 14-7 after 10-yard scoring pass completes 9-play, 71-yard drive. Nice mixture of run and pass, Gradkowski’s first TD prodcued as Raiders quarterback.
Just before touchdown, Darrius Heyward-Bey replaced Chaz Schilens . . . perhaps Bengals rotated coverage to cover DHB . . .
– Lawton open in right flat for 6-yard gain at 2-minute warning, Raiders to the 29. Raiders get first down, fake toss Fargas, another pass to Lawton to the 22. Toss left to Fargas for 12 yards to the 10. First-and-goal.
– Gradkowski to Chaz Schilens 25-yard strike first play of drive. A real live, legtitimate passing play. Darren McFadden runs for 9 yards on sweep left. JaMarcus Russell greets McFadden with slap on the back when he comes off. (Raiders backs often come off the field after a good play).
Gradkowski converts on third-and-short with QB sneak.
– Johnnie Lee Higgins first punt return _ goes 35 to 40 yards to his left, gains 2 yards.
– Larry Johnson gets first carry as a Bengal. Jay Richardson drops him for a 3-yard loss. He gets eight on the next play, however. Carson Palmer drops center snap on third down, loses four, Bengals punt for first time.
– Raiders go three-and-out following Bengals second score. Darrius Heyward-Bey drops third down pass from Gradkowski and gets booed.
– Raiders offer little resistance as Bengals go from pass to run and go 68 yards in nine plays. Drive consumed 5:09. Andre Caldwell and Brian Leonard had 15 and 11-yard runs on back-to-back plays, the latter against a blitz with Thomas Howard running past the play.
On 9-yard run to the 11, Benard Scott beat Kirk Morrison to the corner then ran through Chris Johnson for three extra yards.
At conclusion of drive Bengals had run 30 plays to seven for Raiders, have 19:05 to 3:43 advantage in time of possession. Palmer 8-for-9, 129 yards.
– Raiders blow opportunity, fumbling ball back to Bengals when Gradkowski can’t handle center snap, Dhani Jones recovers.
Moments earlier, Tyvon Branch blitz recovered by Kirk Morrison, who is stripped, fumbles forward to Greg Ellis, with Raiders recovering at Cincinnati 34.
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November 22nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
1st
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
We get the ball next, feeling like we have a chance
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Black Ryan Leaf goes to a real team he still will need to lose weight and understand the playbook, between helpings of bar b q…
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
the simple act of playing within the game. I say, Play’em all year…
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Chris Chambers has really looked good for the Chiefs. I think SD made a really big mistake.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hopefully, this’ll show Russell… what it’s like to manage the game… if he works… he’ll be good ( we hope )
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Wish we woulda picked chambers up… and benched DHB
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
crabtree 4 77 1 TD………
WTF has DHB done, but draw double coverages?
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
At the bye i was officially over the Black Ryan Leaf experiment….
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
What did the Raiders ask Russell in the interviews?
What routes did they make Russell throw in the workouts?
What concepts did they go over with Russell on the chalkboard?
Who did they talk to in his past to get a feel for his work ethic?
Why did the Great Al Davis draft him?
Same with Heyward-Bey!
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Tonio Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hopefully, this’ll show Russell… what it’s like to manage the game… if he works… he’ll be good ( we hope )
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B.S
Russell is another fine example of the brillance of the General Manager and Owner
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
it has been a long long time to see the Raiders O move the ball methodically down the field and make a play. Wow, I forgot what the feeling was like. It took 9 games and 1.5 quarters but it’s never too late.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
SnB – Its obvious that Al Davis makes his Head Coaches do more on the chalkboard and on video clips than he makes his QB’s do.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
FOX NFL ASKED THE QUESTION THIS MORNING, IS JRUSS A BIGGER BUST THAN LEAF????
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
DHB, until otherwise notified is garbage……
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
DHB doesn’t pull coverage. Anybody can let him run out in the open not even covered and the guy would drop the ball.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
The world champion Steroids could not score a TD against this D last week.
Way to go Raiders!!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
But Davis is the professional.
How could he get duped by a QB as talentless as Russell?
And BTW, I thought they should have stuck with Walter and built up the lines
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Crabtree 18 rec in 4 games DHB has what 3???
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Now for those saying JR is in a bad team blah blah, how in the world can Stafford score 5 tds and 422 yards as a rookie in a bad team and Russel cant even have a 300 yard game? Lets face it JR sucks
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Gradkowski definitely is the way forward this season. If he wins say 3 games – keep him, lose Russell, draft McCoy or the Cincy uni QB…
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
24 Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
DHB doesn’t pull coverage. Anybody can let him run out in the open not even covered and the guy would drop the ball.
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Amen to that BRUH, i was giving him the benefit of nothing….
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Gradowski is managing this team far better than Russell.
The guy gets rid of quick even if he’s not throwing darts.
Offense is getting into sync here, we might just win this game but WHERE is the crowd?! Bengals qb getting a break without that Raider noise!
WIN IT RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Thanks for the links to view it. Unfortunately none of them worked for me. I have Opera browser, maybe that’s one reason. And i’m not in the USA, that may be another. But not to worry, I’ll keep reading.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Grakdowski hasn’t done shyt that Russell couldn’t do. Run heavy offense with little dinks on the TD drive, all Grad had to do was put his cleats on. Big play on the FG drive at end of half was due to Cincy prevent.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
BRL sucks but the blame should go on our player personnel dept for drafting him… MR. Davis is the culprit….He has sigle handedly decimated this once proud franchise….
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
TrueRaider – I said this earlier.
Browns vs. Lions
Brady Quinn
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT RATING
21/33 304 9.2 4 0 133.1
Matthew Stafford
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT RATING
26/43 422 9.8 5 2 112.7
Anybody seriously think Jamarcus would do this against either the Lions or the Browns?
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
centurionWR87 Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Gradkowski definitely is the way forward this season. If he wins say 3 games – keep him, lose Russell, draft McCoy or the Cincy uni QB…
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Absolutely not!
I don’t want Davis drafting another QB again until he can figure out the BASICS to scouting and recruiting.
How a guy that can’t read basic defenses, can’t throw the simple passes…and is now a bust relegated to the bench…the biggest bust in NFL history possibly.
I don’t want that guy making anymore decisions with complex positions like QB.
Tell Davis to stick to drafting lineman.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I’m in UK using http://www.eplsite.com
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Huff, DHB, Mcfumble and JRuss is the reason we suck, we cant draft good players, I dont know why all the hype on Schillens he hasnt proven anything. There is no talent in this team cause our money is gone to bums.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Wanna know how to beat DHB? Have him cover himself, he’ll look like a shut down corner haha.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Grad may not be the problem nut the team does look better MR….
Still not happy with what Mr. Davis has done to this team…
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I gotta go for now…take care people…hope we win.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
24 HAHAHAHA
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Don’t want to start with a negetive but really someone else dare i say DHB should be returning
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
This one works for me
http://www.atdhe.net/10557/watch-boca-juniors-vs-gimnasia-la-plata
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Tony Pike! (FTW)
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I agree with SnB
Draft OL, DL, MLB then get a veteran QB and hope for the best.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Heyward-Bey is still starting.
He has no catches
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Now for those saying JR is in a bad team blah blah, how in the world can Stafford score 5 tds and 422 yards as a rookie in a bad team and Russel cant even have a 300 yard game? Lets face it JR sucks
Who is he throwing the ball to? Who are they playing against? Who’s coaching him? Those factors actually mean something in the NFL. Brady Quinn also threw for over 300 did yo see him Monday night? IMO, different teams, no comparison- there is NO organization worse than Oakland bro. The whole TEAM is bad and the infrastructure is even worse. I can’t wait until the Russell era is over to be honest because it’s hard for me to watch him flounder here when I know what he’s capable of.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
OMG. This summy thinks he is wearing a fedora. He has his beenie flipped over on one end………LOL.That plus the huh-hog haircut, what a tard.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
DHB with a catch?
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
fighting it all the way in, too
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
fighting it all the way in, too
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Finally DHB catches the ball Lmao
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
now JR you can go home in the off season or now, gain 50 more pounds and come back as a back up DT
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Running McFadden right up the middle
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
“Grakdowski hasn’t done shyt that Russell couldn’t do. Run heavy offense with little dinks on the TD drive, all Grad had to do was put his cleats on. Big play on the FG drive at end of half was due to Cincy prevent.”
Hackett is protectiin his boy. If they open up the offense, the wheels will fall off. There is a reason that this guy has never been a starter anywhere. Wait a minute, he was a starter in Tampa- but he got benched, in the same offense they are playing in now. It’s just a matter of time.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
The announcer said they need to find a way to get penetration on bush……..
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Good break up by DHB
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
DownTheBayMOG Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
I can’t wait until the Russell era is over to be honest because it’s hard for me to watch him flounder here when I know what he’s capable of.
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Capable of what? Eating burgers and being over weight? or missing open Wrs?
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
There is the Raiders’ problem, right there. Not Russell. Wasting plays. Forcing that deep ball that isn’t there.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
hahahahahahahahahaha
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
DHB can’t even separate
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Taking Russell out gave us a more sane playbook.
How about getting DHB out too
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
the only one that earns his paycheck is sea-bass
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
the real MR go to bed useless tool
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
the deep pass attempt killed that drive. That’s what kills us. Playcalling. Did Gradkowski thread the needle on that play? No. This guy isn’t making any difference. It’s the same score with Russell in there.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Louis Murphy…. Sit DHB down for the rest of the year,,,
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
10 an answered pts, defense force a turnover now.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Alright Seabass way to redeem yourself!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Hey Elguapo2010 don’t forget Shane
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
MR – Dude, why are you riding JaManwhich’s jock so hard?
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
go to bed useless tool! Wow. Great comeback. I’m owned.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
We’re hanging in there its all about the D on this next possesion.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
With Russell in there it is now 24-3.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
MR
Grad is moving the chains, if JR was in there this game we would have be over by now.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
S&N-you have said all you wanted the rest of the year was for us to be competitive.this is a good game.why are you still doing nothing but complaining?
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
The real mr. you are the stupidest person here the fat pig is the worst QB on the planet he couldnt play in Canadian footbal L
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
BRL has no toch on his passes. On the TD drive he would have either overshoot, undershoot, or got his WR’s killed… Black Ryan Leaf, was nice jnowing ya, no not really…
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Russell was unfairly scapegoated. We’ve moved the chains today with plays that they don’t even call for Russell. And notice when we need the big pass, Gradkowski is useless. We’re running the ball for Gradkowski to take the load off of him. Russell was not afforded that advantage. The Raiders are a joke.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
The defense is playing well because they can see an offense that can do something besides give turnovers away.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Thec you don’t even know what you’re talking about. This conversation is above you. Men are talking. Run along.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Finally the D gets some rest
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Russell was unfairly scapegoated. We’ve moved the chains today with plays that they don’t even call for Russell. And notice when we need the big pass, Gradkowski is useless. We’re running the ball for Gradkowski to take the load off of him. Russell was not afforded that advantage. The Raiders are a joke.
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The reason they give Grad those plays and not Russell is because Russell cannot comprehend most of the playbook.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
MR
Bro, JR killed the spirit of the team with his silly mistake, he is not a scapegoat, he is the black sheep, Grad already had the big play scored a TD which Russell hasnt been doing, Russell was given all the chance now is time to move on from that bum
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
If you all want to be fair about things, Grads has already gotten away with what would’ve been 2 picks in the endzone. 2INTs.
But to the untrained eye you would think he’s doing thing better. Doubt it. Somehow Lawton remembers how to put his hand together and catch a damn ball. I’m telling you this guy dropped every damn thing in sight.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
YEH, TEXGUY, THE DEFENSE WAS REALLY INSPIRED THERE BY GRADKOWSKI’S MVP PERFORMANCE! THEY REALLY STUFFED SCOTT ON THAT PLAY!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Wow that was embarrassing
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
The real MR is JRs twin brother
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Damn why every rookie RB has a big day on us
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
stop them to field goal and we have a chance
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
True Raider, yeh, it’s Russell’s fault. As you can see, we’re just clicking on all cylinders without Russell right now, especially the way our defense just swarmed around Scott on that play. You are too stupid to even talk football.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
MR why are you using all caps. Is that the blog version of CRYING!!!!!?
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Rout……
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Come on Referee NFL stop cheating
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Grads pass to Murphy in the endzone should’ve been a pick + his pass to DHB in the endzone should’ve been another pick …if you want to be equally as critical as you all have been with Russell.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Way to go D!!!!
MR… suck it!!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Terrapin they were no picked thats the diff
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
wow. c’mon Raiders. this is actually fun today.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
This blitzing won’t last, guys. Remember, we blitzed against the eagles and it was non existent the following week. Al can’t stand this style of defense. He believes in one on one domination, not deception or blitzing. Enjoy this kind of defense while it lasts.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Love that miss!!! C’mon offense let’s go!!!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
ATTENTION JERRY CALL 911
MR NEEDS A WAHMBULANCE
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
MR
Hey watch your mouth you moron, I never disrespected in any form, just stated my opinion like a grown arse man now if you got something to say to me on my face, lets meet up and I wanna hear you say stupid in my face. When I am talking to you like a man, talk like man back to me dont disrespect me like you know me. Otherwise, I am down to see you anywhere u wanna meet chump
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Thec you don’t even know what you’re talking about. This conversation is above you. Men are talking. Run along.
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Good joke, put the alchol down then mayne you couls see me in ANY conversation, ANY topic…. You are a blow hard wanna be a blog professional, but nobody likes you… Never have never will. You hate Mr. Davis and you let that blind you to the facts. You are the Blogs B!TCH whipping boy…
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
YEH, TEXGUY, THE DEFENSE WAS REALLY INSPIRED THERE BY GRADKOWSKI’S MVP PERFORMANCE! THEY REALLY STUFFED SCOTT ON THAT PLAY!!
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
This blitzing won’t last, guys. Remember, we blitzed against the eagles and it was non existent the following week. Al can’t stand this style of defense. He believes in one on one domination, not deception or blitzing. Enjoy this kind of defense while it lasts.
MR – You have got to pick which argument you are going for… Either the defense sucks today, or it doesn’t. Quit being two-faced.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Man, just think if Seymour was still in…
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
MR quit shagging your dog and pay attention to the games
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
This blitzing won’t last, guys. Remember, we blitzed against the eagles and it was non existent the following week. Al can’t stand this style of defense. He believes in one on one domination, not deception or blitzing. Enjoy this kind of defense while it lasts.
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Here we go the professional Blog B!TCH at it again, spewing waste and drivel….. So called professional blogger that no one on this board respects…. Ahole glutton for punishment, with weak A@@ lines….
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
dhb best play of the year bro.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Wow. Yeh, Tex Guy, and the rest of you who were saying that we’re playing more inspired football now…sure. We’re seeing that, aren’t we? What a joke!
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
MR, Richocet allways calls you waffle… Ricjocjet is right, you are not a man, you are something folks eat at breakfast, so run along now BLOG B!TCH waffler…
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Thec, stfu. You’re like a kid trying to get into the conversation when men are talking. Beat it.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
MR <——— the Blog Whipping boy….ROFLMAO at you
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Damn Bush…..
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:13 pm
MR <——— The Little Blog B!TCH…….
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Damn – Have to hold to 3
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Wow. Yeh, Tex Guy, and the rest of you who were saying that we’re playing more inspired football now…sure. We’re seeing that, aren’t we? What a joke!
MR you are right, we are actually moving the ball down the field before we fumble it instead of 3 and outs.
By the way how was the Bush fumble Grad’s fault? Let me hear your imagined story on this one.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
MR, Now your the internet tough guy…HA
you STFU B!TCH… Your not a man your a waffle….
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Alright Routt!!!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
guys, Mrs. is a whore for attention…regardless of whether she is taking a beating up the rears or not.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
The Real MR get off your dog and watch the game you retard
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
MR
You got something say 2 me, dont act like an internet gangster, disrespecting me when I called you bro, you aint no real black, you chump white wash internet gangster, if you live in Oakland you come n see me son.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
MR. your arguments are allways weak. You want the raiders to fail so you can say its Mr. Davis fault.
We all know itd Mr. Davis faut SH!Thead, so quit waffling waffle Blog B!TCH….
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
D is still playing inspired. Does that make you upset MR?
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Gradkowski 10/19 87yds 1td …but you would think he’s been on fire according to these announcers.
Now you tell me if those stats are any different from Russells? If you think so you’ll be reaching ..big time.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Where is huggys baby boy? Put him in!
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Our defense is playing better today because of the blitzing, period. They’ve got Palmer watching for the blitz now. If we did this every week, who knows? But we won’t. Because Al doesn’t like winning. We will not blitz next week, watch. And Gradkowski hasn’t done shyt to convince me he’s better than Russell. He’s being complimented by a running game and little dink passes that Russell never got. This organization is a joke, and so are most of the fans (like Thec).
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
So is that it MR, your a B!TCH starving for some attention, Must get your little clitty all hot with all the men in this blog pulling a train on your stupid A$$. Look at all the comments MR. all directed at you, you must have creamed several times in your pants you B!TCH….
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
True Raider, relax, man. I know you’re always wrong when it comes to the Raiders, and pretty stupid when it comes to football in general, but you don’t have to get that pissed off. Just calm down, and learn to deal with the fact that you’re one of the idiots of the world.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Terrapin are you in the same bedroom with The Real MR
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Thec, men are talking. Go play a video game.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
MR, You are the BLOGS B!TCH…. ROFLMAO at you, you are the true joke. Eveyone comes at you you little whore…
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Terrapin – The difference between Grad and Russell…..
1 TD.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Ha ha, good one, Canadian Raider. Me and Terrapin actually are in the same bedroom, tag teaming your mother.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Wrong, TexGuy. Russell has that TD, too. that drive was all running.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
If Russell went 10/19 87yds …he’ll be booed out of the stadium …oh wait ..look no further than last week 9/24 with all the WR/RB drops …booed out the stadium.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
MR
Your moma is idiot you SOB. If you man enough come n see me, you know how we do it, mano on mano, let see who will called stupid in front of real hood Ns, u aint man enough 2 see me keep talking like a byatch
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Look at all of these running plays! You can see the faith Cable has in “grads”. Con”grads”! LOL.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
The bubble has burst
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Wow. Awesome play, Gradkowski! Honestly, I think we’re ready to start mentioning Gradkowski along the lines of Joe Montana and John Elway. Seriously.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Terrapin,you can’t actually believe the game would this competitive if Russell was playing.the last 9 games are proof that wouldn’t be true.everyone knows Gradkowski isn’t an all-star calibre QB,but it is obvious the team is functioning much better with him at QB.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
True Raider, you have to relax, man. I know you’re kind of stupid, but by your age, most stupid people know they’re stupid and learn to stop talking. I see you’re still having trouble with that.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Still counting 10/20 87yds
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Stay focused BGrad
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Lefty, I don’t know if the game would be more competitive, but the result would be no different if Russell was playing and Cable was coddling Russell the way he is Gradkowski, with all of the running and dinking. BTW, GRadkowski isn’t even converting on the little dink plays, now. He looks just like Russell.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
MR – I never said that Grad was the savior of the franchise, I was jsut saying that he is better than Russell. Just like the rest of the NFL QB’s.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Seriously the numbers are below average but have a look at the 3rd down conversion rate and just offense management – Borderline with Russell in stats but just gives the other players confidence in gettin the ball in the zone
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Tex, you said the team was playing more inspired because of Gradkowski, which might be the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. They’re really not playing that much better, and if they are, it’s only due to the play calling, conservative on offense and blitzing on defense. Same thing would happen with Russell in the lineup.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Anyone know about this ‘artemis’ virus gotten from atdhe.net?
The raiders look like they got some enrgy, will say that. Need the D. C’mon.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
The only reason this offense is resembling some sort of functionality is because the damn RBs (Lawton in particular) have decided to hold on to the ball.
Lawton has been dropping the dump off all damn season! (And Cable continues to run that same damn play to him …queue IDIOT!)
This game he’s finally catching them …that’s the main difference in this game. More players catching and not dropping.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Terrapin,are you now rooting against the Raiders because they benched the 35th rated QB in the 32 team NFL?are you rooting against the Raider QB because he isn’t the one you want starting?
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
How the hell did coles castch that damn ball?
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
My Justin TV link just paused during the jacknthe box commercial, right where they show the black guy with the giant rice bowl fro. it’s stuck there, still.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Mine got stuck too. Off to nfl gamecenter for the rest. Still wondering about the ‘Artemis’ virus.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Any links? I lost it
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
http://streamingan.net/?ida=716/Watch-La-Liga-Osasuna-vs-Valencia-Live-Streaming-Online-Free-Full-Video-November-22-2009
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Here is our last opportunity to get back in this game.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
We just recovered a fumble!
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
POLISH POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!