Branch rewarded for dominant performance
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and quotes from the Raiders practice facility Monday and coach Tom Cable’s press briefing:
– Strong safety Tyvon Branch was one of ? players given a game ball for his performance in a 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Branch had 12 tackles, 11 unassisted, a 12-yard sack, two tackles for losses a pass defensed and a forced fumble.
Asked if it was Branch’s best game, Cable said, “I don’t think there’s any question.”
Also getting game balls were quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, tight end Zach Miller, tight end Brandon Myers and place kicker Sebastian Janikowski.
Painfully slow connection speeds . . . will leave facility and complete Monday files from home later . . .
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November 23rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Did we trade him?
lmao
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Zach Miller is the man!
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Oakland Raider 1st Round Draft Picks since 1989 (20 years)
90′ Anthony Smith
91′ Todd Marinovich
92′ Chester McGlocton *
93′ Patrick Bates
94′ Rob Frederickson
95′ Napoleon Kauffman
96′ Rickey Dudl97′
97′ Darrell Russell
98′ Charles Woodson *
99′ Matt Stinchcomb
00′ Sebastian Janokowski
01′ Patrick Gibson
02′ Phillip Buchanon
03′ Nnamdi Asomough *
04′ Robert Gallery
05′ Fabian Washington
06′ Michael Huff
07′ JaMarcus Russsell
08′ Darren McFadden
09′ Darrius Heyward Bey
3 First Round Raider Draft Picks have made a Pro-Bowl appearance in the last 20 years.
So, it’s not just QB’s that they’re not good at developing, right?
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Cable and his multiple game ball crap is SO …..
Well it just bugs the shyt outta me. Game ball should have gone to ONE person, and that is Branch!
Branch is turning into a STUD! Him and Huff are BALLIN!
I’ll just be glad when Huff is allowed to play instead of lining up 20 yds off the ball.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I know Branch did a lot on Sunday, but it pissed me off to see him just stand there when Palmer stretched for the pylon for his first TD.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
WCO, Shotgun, Pro-Set, doesn’t matter, JR could not put the ball through a tire at 2 feet.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Brandon Myers! Great play on STs.
Why can’t this guy get on the field in more two TE sets? The guy can catch and block…DHB can’t catch!
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Repost:
Fabian was 2005 draft pick. Surprise. A 4.25 40 in the combine caught AD’s eye. Who would have thought? lol
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Because Tony Stewart is actually playing pretty well. Funny how 2 of the guys who we drafted replacements for have stepped their games up big time. Meyers and Mitchell can’t get on the field b/c Branch and Stewart are playing really well.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Hey Exla…nice to see Bynum playing so well along side Pau isn’t it?
The Celtics are going down in June!
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Dakota,
Lakers in 6 !!
I got smoked in FF. Game was over after Thursday night! LMAO
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
That may be true ExLA, but if you are going to draft a raw kid like that, why not go with a systems that TRIES to play to his strengths? Even if he only has 1 or 2 of them, play to those.
WCO ????
That was never going to work.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Just when I thought I could count on Manning for 40 pts. That”s Peyton.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I got smoked in FF. Game was over after Thursday night! LMAO
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Join the club…
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
We have talented players!
Get them a decent coaching staff and get out of their way Al!
FOOOOOOOOK!
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
The old ass Celtics will not be playing in June. There is no reason to think that Orlando and Atlanta won’t take them out.
Lakers vs Magic. Lakers in 5.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Al probably only watched the wipeout of OSU by LSU and said “That’s my QB!” Should have taken Troy Smith at QB in the 6th.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Mitchell is going to be an absolute wasted pick. I guess it’s one of those good problems to have since Huff and Branch are playing lights out.
But what are we going to do with Mitchell?
He is NOT a FS, and he is NOT taking Branch’s spot.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Really what we need next year is a solid huge NT like the kid from Alabama, Cody I think. He is hybrid so he can play the 3-4 and 4-3 and so huge he is a run stopper. With Seymour, Bryant and if we take this kid we have solid rotation and we might be able to stop the run but we still need to take a strong MLB. We should focus our first 3 picks on DL, LB and maybe a CB to replace Routt. After that we focus on RT, RG, C, and Kick Returner.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
99′ Matt Stinchcomb
00′ Sebastian Janikowski
01′ Derrick Gibson
02′ Phillip Buchanon
03′ Nnamdi Asomougha *
04′ Robert Gallery
05′ Fabian Washington
06′ Michael Huff
07′ JaMarcus Russsell
08′ Darren McFadden
09′ Darrius Heyward-Bey
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The last ten drafts really speak volumes, don’t they? Three starting-caliber players in ten years.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Troy Smith?????
Well if you want to go back that far, we really should have drafted AP and seen what a RB would do for a young QB like Walter. Draft AP, keep Moss, and hire a coach who would not try and put that trio in a WCO or Bed and Breakfast.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
99′ Matt Stinchcomb
00′ Sebastian Janikowski
01′ Derrick Gibson
02′ Phillip Buchanon
03′ Nnamdi Asomougha *
04′ Robert Gallery
05′ Fabian Washington
06′ Michael Huff
07′ JaMarcus Russsell
08′ Darren McFadden
09′ Darrius Heyward-Bey
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The last ten drafts really speak volumes, don’t they? Three starting-caliber players in ten years.
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That’s 11 drafts you posted. LMFAO
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
For the first 9 games, B&B didn’t look bad in comparison. LOL
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
True,
If we dradt DT in rd 1, that means the end of the TK era in Oakland. Would have to. Bryant, Shaugnessy, and Scott have all been nice young additions to our Dline that will continue to get better. I think the key is Seymour. If for some reason he doesn’t come back next year, we 100% need to do Dline. If he does come back, I say LB, like we should have taken Maulauga last year.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
How sad is that ExLa?
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
That’s 11 drafts you posted. LMFAO
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Haha, copy/paste fail. My bad.
That said, Matt Stinchcomb wasn’t exactly lights-out or anything, so the point still stands.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I wish we didn’t take a first-round WR last time around, because Golden Tate would make a pretty solid compliment to Schilens.
Ndamukong Suh would be an intriguing pick. Especially if Greg Ellis doesn’t come back next year and our line needs a little extra help.
Brandon Spikes could be a monster in the middle, but I’m not sure if he’s fast enough for our system. Chances are either Morrison or Howard are leaving after this season, and I think Howard is more valuable to the defense at this point. Morrison keeps getting burned by running backs on short passes over the middle. A true SAM linebacker is needed, too. But Al Davis has never been one to take linebackers in the first round.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Oakland Raider 1st Round Draft Picks since 1989 (20 years)
90′ Anthony Smith
91′ Todd Marinovich
92′ Chester McGlocton *
93′ Patrick Bates
94′ Rob Frederickson
95′ Napoleon Kauffman
96′ Rickey Dudl97′
97′ Darrell Russell
98′ Charles Woodson *
99′ Matt Stinchcomb
00′ Sebastian Janokowski
01′ Patrick Gibson
02′ Phillip Buchanon
03′ Nnamdi Asomough *
04′ Robert Gallery
05′ Fabian Washington
06′ Michael Huff
07′ JaMarcus Russsell
08′ Darren McFadden
09′ Darrius Heyward Bey
3 First Round Raider Draft Picks have made a Pro-Bowl appearance in the last 20 years.
So, it’s not just QB’s that they’re not good at developing, right?
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How the hell should I know. Give me something to compare it to. How many did the Liosn develop? The Pats? The Cowboys? etc…math 101 baby.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Schillens is a good player, but is a big injury concern. I really hope DHB comes on before the end of the year, or else we really may be looking at WR next year. Best case scenario, we have Schillens, DHB, and Murphy to develop. Ideally we can add a solid veteran to that group who can actually get on the field. I think it’s safe to say that the JLH and Todd Watkins days are about over.
Worst case scenario is DHB doesn’t develop and Schillens can’t stay healthy. That leaves us with Murphy and a HUGE need to take WR in rd 1.
Uggghhhh!
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
4evaRaider Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:53 am
lmao…some sissy typing on a key-board and saying it wasnt an “earned” win.
4eva
since you 
manned up after the Bronco game 
it’s my 
turn to man up. Anytime a team put’s themself in a position to be close enough at the end of a game to make the winning FG, it is an “EARNED WIN” 
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
yo happy troll way to maN up… Now tell us what name you usually post under
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Anyone tell JR yet that he’s not starting anymore?
Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell admits it – it’s going to be kind of cool to face Ravens legendary linebacker Ray Lewis for the first time.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun, I promise,” Russell said. “You get a chance to play against some of the top guys in the NFL and bring your level up.”
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/24/SP5T13NMRE.DTL#ixzz0XjPp3uPU
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Oops brain fart, I looked at an old article. Laughing at myself. Pile on!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
With that it’s time to go. I had to take my 5 yr old to the hospital for a 2 1/2 hr coughing spell. Stopped as soon as we got there.
Whip them Cowgirls.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
its all good Ex…Playas fugg up
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
7 DB’s on that list. Al’s always been a big believer in having shutdown corners and dominating, knock out safeties.
He had great success with George Atkinson and Jack Tatum, but that was back in the days when you could “clothesline” receivers coming over the middle. That’s why he reached for Mike Mitchell in the 2nd round. Must have reminded him of Jack Tatum.
But the rules have changed and you can barely touch WR’s now. Knocking guys out with helmet to helmet hits isn’t in the game plan anymore.
I wish someone would tell Al before they draft USC safety Taylor Mays next, instead of someone they can actually use.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Thank You Happy Troll
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Trolls 35 Raiders 0 Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
4evaRaider Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:53 am
lmao…some sissy typing on a key-board and saying it wasnt an “earned” win.
4eva since you manned up after the Bronco game it’s my turn to man up. Anytime a team put’s themself in a position to be close enough at the end of a game to make the winning FG, it is an “EARNED WIN”
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Jhill,
I would move branch to FS, and play Mitchell at SS. I know Branch is playing great at FS, but I think he can even do better at FS. He can use his speed more, he ran around a 4.35, and we all one he can tackle!
Just my opinion
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:41 pm
4eva…
happy troll is hella coo I wonder who he is??
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Happy Troll…
In the violent,mad,crazzzy NFL,I think ever inch has 2 be earned.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Patrick Gibson!!!!
LMAO
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
408 I dont know who Happy Troll is but he mans up more than some in here,imo
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Patrick Gibson could hit, but he was dumb!
LMAO @ “Patrick Gibson”
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
4eva… has andrews mom been around lately???
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I’d like it if Al would get a consultant like Dr. Harry Edwards, to meet with the prospects before the draft, to see where their heads are at before we invest millions in them…
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
VanHeathen
Id like if Big Al got us a GM but it aint gonna happen… LOL
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Enjoy
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I think Al will keep Cable for another year, and that will be a huge mistake!
Hire Jim Harbaugh!
Hire Fassel!
Hire Del Rio!
Hire Gilbride!
Just please fire Cable!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Ooops sorry 408 didnt see that…Yes Him and Vegas and Chris in NY and ME were all talking how Cincy could be beat and how 2 do it,4 about the last 4 days.Changed his moniker if you didnt know b/c her son no longer plays 4 us
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
408, i’ve ben wanting a GM since Allen left, but i figured if we could even get Al to get a consultant to help grade these kids, it would be a step in the right direction…
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I wish we didn’t take a first-round WR last time around, because Golden Tate would make a pretty solid compliment to Schilens.
Ndamukong Suh would be an intriguing pick. Especially if Greg Ellis doesn’t come back next year and our line needs a little extra help.
Brandon Spikes could be a monster in the middle, but I’m not sure if he’s fast enough for our system. Chances are either Morrison or Howard are leaving after this season, and I think Howard is more valuable to the defense at this point. Morrison keeps getting burned by running backs on short passes over the middle. A true SAM linebacker is needed, too. But Al Davis has never been one to take linebackers in the first round.
^^^^^^^Well first of all someone else should be making the picks besides Al Davis.
The pick should be Suh!
Then they should get the meanest and baddest MIKE middle LB in Round 2 if Spikes doesn’t fall….(which he won’t. Perhaps McLain from Bama?
Then the new GM/Personnel man needs to trade for either Vick or Kevin Kolb!
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
4eva yeah I know but I like to call him AM just like I call 24 Huff
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
VanHeathen Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I’d like it if Al would get a consultant like Dr. Harry Edwards, to meet with the prospects before the draft, to see where their heads are at before we invest millions in them…
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Height, weight and 40 time is all you need to know.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
VanHeathen
I like the way ur thinkin brethren.. It still wont happen tho.. I love AL and all but Damn he sure does test our loyalty dont he…
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
408:
He sure does, lets hope we get a little more of a return on our investment this week…
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Hate to say it but I want this team to keep losing….because Cable should not be the HC….
This team and organization needs a Head Coach like Jim Harbaugh or Jon Gruden!
If they win 3 more games….the dumb old man will want to keep Cable and that would be waste of time!
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
4eva
go 2 ur im I got a ? 4 ya
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
VanHeathen Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
408, i’ve ben wanting a GM since Allen left, but i figured if we could even get Al to get a consultant to help grade these kids, it would be a step in the right direction…
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From what I’ve heard about Al and the draft process,(from the NFL network), is that the scouts do the leg work and grade out all the players before the draft. Then Al comes down before the draft and changes the order on the big board.
That’s how they end up with DHB ahead of Crabtree, Huff ahead of Haolti Ngata, etc.
They have people who are doing the work, Al just doesn’t listen to them.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Maybe we are trying to do with JR what the Titans did with VY.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Ok Jerry make with the fix already
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
NorthernD Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
VanHeathen Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
408, i’ve ben wanting a GM since Allen left, but i figured if we could even get Al to get a consultant to help grade these kids, it would be a step in the right direction…
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From what I’ve heard about Al and the draft process,(from the NFL network), is that the scouts do the leg work and grade out all the players before the draft. Then Al comes down before the draft and changes the order on the big board.
That’s how they end up with DHB ahead of Crabtree, Huff ahead of Haolti Ngata, etc.
They have people who are doing the work, Al just doesn’t listen to them.
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Anymore proof needed that the looney old man needs to go away!
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Chris in NY Says:
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Real Madden Raider,
Are you JaMarcus? His agent? Or just in his entourage?
Everyone else sees the obvious. No, Gradkowski is not Peyton Manning. But at least he showed he can fire up the offense and make some competent throws and run an offense that resembles something above a Pop Warner sh-tshow.
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lmfao
HE’S HIS PERSONAL BALL WASHER YOU CAN HAVE ONE TOO IF YOU EVER STEAL 36 MILLION DOLLARS.
madden raider act’s like him and JaFatBoy are related.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Big Al aint going no where
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I wonder if JR realizes he’s leaving ANOTHER 30 million on the bench by not reaching his incentives, and that’s just his Raiders Deal, I’m not even talking about any possible endorsements he’s missing out on.
I guess he could pick up Davids Sunflower Seeds or Bubble Yum , since all i saw him do on Sunday was snack…
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
# 408RAIDER Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
yo happy troll way to maN up… Now tell us what name you usually post under
bhp
(we all know what those initials stand for) 
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Murphy is alot like schillens was last year. He makes rookie mistakes but i sure like his heart and fire for the game.
imagine we got him in the 4th round. we could of gotten monroe with the first and still had a good reciever to go with chaz.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:31 pm
# 408RAIDER Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
yo happy troll way to maN up… Now tell us what name you usually post under
408
in the good old days before registration 
I 
would log in as whoever I felt like i.e. MR, KoolKell,Lefty12, etc. etc. etc. or mainly as Thor, kink of the trolls 
But since they installed the registration I 
am just good ole Trolls 35 Raiders 0 
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:35 pm
The offense didn’t get any breaks this season. From Schillens and Miller going down, to JLH falling off the map. The injuries to Gallery, DMAC, and Green didn’t help at all. Even now it seems like Chaz will at best be 75% for the rest of the year.
I look at Chris Chambers and think how bad can Javon Walker really be? Why can’t he get any PT?
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
4evaRaider Says:
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Thank You Happy Troll
At least the king pins 
of the AFC North can’t say too much on how weak the AFC West is 
Now on to troll 
the wicked 
Tia Juana North Sprinkler fans 
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De nada 4eva
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
http://walterfootball.com/draft2010.php
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Guys – you keep talking about who we should draft in the 1st round….WE DON’T HAVE 1ST ROUND PICK THIS YEAR! We traded it….
I personally think that’s a GOOD THING. We normally draft descent in the later rounds and I think we have quite a few picks this year in those areas.
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:04 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 11:39 am
“Guys – you keep talking about who we should draft in the 1st round….WE DON’T HAVE 1ST ROUND PICK THIS YEAR! We traded it….”
No, we traded next years 1st round draft pick.
November 24th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Oakland Raider 1st Round Draft Picks since 1989 (20 years)
90′ Anthony Smith
91′ Todd Marinovich
92′ Chester McGlocton *
93′ Patrick Bates
94′ Rob Frederickson
95′ Napoleon Kauffman
96′ Rickey Dudl97′
97′ Darrell Russell
98′ Charles Woodson *
99′ Matt Stinchcomb
00′ Sebastian Janokowski
01′ Patrick Gibson
02′ Phillip Buchanon
03′ Nnamdi Asomough *
04′ Robert Gallery
05′ Fabian Washington
06′ Michael Huff
07′ JaMarcus Russsell
08′ Darren McFadden
09′ Darrius Heyward Bey
3 First Round Raider Draft Picks have made a Pro-Bowl appearance in the last 20 years.
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KoolKell: Get your facts straight. Four draft picks have made the Pro Bowl in the last 20 years. Darrell Russell went in ‘98 and ‘99.