First quarter: Cowboys 3, Raiders 0
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 1:53 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Scoring
Dal_Nick Folk 36-yard field goal, :39
Notes:
– Justin Fargas gains 7 on last play of quarter. He’s got 52 yards rushing.
– Tashard Choice takes direct snap, races 66 yards through huge hole before chased down by Asomugha at 11-yard line. Cowboys called for holding, first-and-10 at 21. Huff saves TD on run by Choice to 13. Trevor Scott brings down Felix Jones in coverage with one hand. Third-and-17, Romo can’t find target, incomplete. Scott pressures.
Fans boo wasted opportunity _ Folk’s 36-yard FG is good.
– Raiders can’t convert third-and-4 near midfield, Gradkowski to Schilens, incomplete. McFadden had earlier 12-yard run. Passing game not stepping up. Raiders called for holding following Lechler punt which Crayton fair caught at 13. Lost some good field position there.
– Cowboys go three-and-out from the 8, gain a yard. Huff gets second pass breakup. Trevor Scott playing exclusively as an LB, hasn’t had hand on the ground yet.
Raiders lose field position on illegal block in pack on Higgins punt return (Thomas Howard). Raiders open at 30.
– Backed up at 7, Fargas gets Raiders out of a hole with 22 yards run. After holding penalty, Fargas gets 12 up the middle. Raiders moving Cowboys off the ball on the run. Schilens can’t hold third-and-6 pass, tough chance. Lechler punts, Cowboys hold, open at 8-yard line.
– Miles Austin gets inside Nnamdi Asomugha, gets no help, gains 49 yards on pass from Romo to the 27. False start, illegal hands to face on Dallas bring up seocnd-and-24 at the 41. Incomplete to Austin on third down. Third-and-24 pass broken up by Michael Huff _ early? Refs say no. Matt McBriar punts out of bounds at the 7.
– McFadden in slot, gains 16-yard from Gradkowski on second play from scrimmage. Later is wide left, ball goes elsewher. Raiders end up punting on first possession.
– Gary Russell back for opening kickoff. David Buehler’s kickoff carries out of the end zone for touchback.
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November 26th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Lets go dmac
November 26th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Our quarterback is better than Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, and Dan Marino!*
*based on high school stats
November 26th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
That Fargas is one tough SOB!
November 26th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Shades of Marino on that one!
November 26th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
dhb is not separating from coverage
November 26th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Hey-Bey SUCKS!! that was a TD, NOW you know what I mean.
November 26th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
dhb was stupid for slowing down.
November 26th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Footwork very similar to Montana on that one…
November 26th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Why are we starting tis kid he doesn’t have a freakin’ CLUE!! that was a perfectly trhown pass from Grads and he has no clue how to go after the ball.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Aside from not separating, he fails to track the ball when its in the air. Plus, if he managed to separate AND track the ball, he probably would not catch it anyway.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
cable set up fake dhb reverse twice….next one has got to be a dhb reverse
November 26th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
does jamarcus look smaller to you when they showed him on the sideline he looked like he lost some weight and huff and scott ar balling
November 26th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
LOL. priest, you said you weren’t going to criticize him anymore. Guess you can’t help it. I don’t blame you.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Is Scott playing LB?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
We just had roomates run into each other dropping a pick for six.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Gforce
so true.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
ghost,
they benched howard for scott today.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Huff playing very well.
Cowboys bring a lot of pressure to the QB. We have difficulty sustaining drives… but not too bad so far.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Secondary having a hard time with that perennial pro bowler miles Austin.
Wonder if dmac is jealous of Felix Jones right now.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
We are holding Felix just under 20 per carry.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
I wrote that too early… TD Cowboys
November 26th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
morrison needs to be benched. He cannot get off a fcking block.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
MR, it’s obvious to me Russell will be back sooner than we all think.
It’s the same thing we’re leaving the defense on the field way too long. We’re running on then but the pass is non-existent. Simple as that.
BENCH HEY-BEY NOW!!! who will they scapegoat next for Hey-Bey? the great Grads???
November 26th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
And there were too many penalties in the 1st Q.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
will the great grad bring us back now gentlemen? dhb sucks and the organization will have to live with this one. they better hope he developes cuz i see no football instincts from him at all. he makes all of these halfazz attempts to go for the ball. its disgusting.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
D’s already tired. They didn’t practice this week. Just celebrated their meaningless mid season victory. This is a big part of why the Raiders have sucked for so long. Al Davis fostering this environment. Remember, Kiffin talked about how he was going to change that. No more Super Bowl celebrations just for being 2-2. The goal is to win a Super Bowl, not beat Denver one time, while losing 12 games.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Why do we keep running? Put the ball in Marino’s hands!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
looks like Morrison missed his gap assignment over pursuing the player
November 26th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I think he read the receivers just like Marino, AIG. The delivery? Not so much. But he definitely resembled Marino when he was looking off his progressions.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
cable is a damn liar and i want him fired after the season. he lied on jamarcus twice to save his own butt. priest is right about him sayin some guys would make a difference and now they dont? get real. he put his foot in his mouth cuz if grads dont win games al davis will remember his comments.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Hey, Cable!! same players same crap huh? Same players same crap Cable you liar!! what will you do now? because your job is on the line sucka!!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
The Raiders are exhausted from a tough week of practice for the Bengals, then 3 days of celebrating. Guarantee you the Raiders’ practices this week were a joke. All laughing and goofing around, as if Dallas is going to just lay down for them because the beat the Bengals.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
priesttj,
I expect Mr. to be who he is. I am quite disappointed you actually talks like him.
But then again, I wanted JR benched and I am quite happy. It sucks you have to live with JR riding pine. I know it was never his fault. I know it was never his fault he didnt want to show up for work on a day off.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
also why the hell is a healthy dmc not touchin the ball more now? this guy has no clue how to utilize this talent and one of those damn fake endarounds to dhb needs to just go to him. he is being very predictable to the point where the cowboys dont even have to guess what to do. just give to fargas no matter what.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Cowboy’s have 10 in the box because they kn ow we caan’t pass!!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
how many 3 and outs today priest? oh i’m sorry that Grad cna run a little more than Jafatbust.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
The great Gradkowski strikes again!!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Unitas just called a timeout.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
They needed that first down….good thing Gradkowski can run….Grad has to go DOWNFIELD
November 26th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
He needs to go downfield to someone other than dhb, who just showed that he cannot catch the ball when covered or standing by himself.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
damn grads called a timeout, i thought he knew the playbook?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
OK, AIG, we can lose by 30 today, as long as JR is benched. It’s cool. Between that and your astute scientific findings earlier that Gradkowski was better than Marino, Montana, and Unitas in high school, I have to say you’re in the right mindset today, AIG. You should be a motivational coach.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
he was smart enough to realize they have the wrong play for what the cowgirls were showing. I mean he could have played it just like JR did against teh Jets in the first play.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Don’t worry, AIG. Montana got sacked a lot, too. Your comparison still holds up!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
The D’s gotta create a turnover!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
They’re showing my old friend Skip Peete.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Defense is exhausted. They did not prepare this week. Beating a good team like the Bengals was the mountain top they were aiming for. They couldn’t care less about actually becoming a good team themselves. Just making the old man happy with one win.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
first play with howard in, he blows his cov.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Should we put Russell in now or later, why watse snaps on this lame?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
grad missed dhb on what could have been a 1st down even though drops hella balls probably would have have lived up to his name put where he has a chance since he is so much better than jr at that
November 26th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
we need to pass on first down, change up a little.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Alright, Marino, here we go!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Just had an idea that could bring value to our 7 overall pick.
Maybe we can have our QBs throw underhand to DHB?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
They miss YEAH all we need is TD, the kool
aid is working nice half time 10-7 would be a good goal now.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Raider nation representing in Dallas
November 26th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Slung that just like Marino.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 26th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Slung that just like Marino.
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He put way more heat on it than marino was capable of.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
That was just like Unitas, except that there was no receiver there. If there was a receiver there, AIG, that would have been NFL films worthy, with the tuba soundtrack.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
MaddenRaider: You seem to be obsessed with Dan Marino today. Does this mean you’ll be taking up NutriSystem for Men next?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Fok man so many 3 n out, time for anotherkool aid
November 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
WOW, can it get any worse this guy is tooo small and to weak…………period
Cable, admit you’re a FOOL and put the kid back in there………period
November 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Agreed, GForce. Afterall, Gradkowski is actually BETTER than Dan Marino.*
* based on high school stats
November 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Dont forget isotoner gloves
November 26th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
priest they have given up on russell so much they are willing to except this crap instead of developing russ.u see how this little midget cant even see over the damn oline? i only like the russell benching to show him what he needs to do. i dont like how caveman went about it.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
RaiderDuck, earlier today AIG brought us the fascinating nugget of wisdom that Gradkowski is better than Marino, Montana, and Unitas based on high school stats. I’m just agreeing with AIG. It’s true. We’re seeing on the field today that Gradkowski is definitely in the same league as those hall of famers.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
the one thing you guys got to praise grad about is going away we are having 3&outs
November 26th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Miles Austin is going to what, his 14th or 15th consecutive pro bowl after this year right?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Well put, 35 year old fan, I mean, 16 year old fan…
November 26th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
the defense is Gassed!! we have zero passing game.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin, Terrell Owens and Miles Austin.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Don’t doubt our little Joe Montana, priest. Gradkowski has better high school stats than Joe Cool. We’re just about to turn it on.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Gradkowski is bringing the suckiness today. Charlie Frye, anyone?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Armond, well said but I can’t see Mr Davis puttin up with much of this crap. Cable is in DEEEEEPP trouble because he ran his mouth more than he should’ve.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
16,
you may want to look up how many 3 and outs we have today. My count says 1. that first one.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
RaiderDuck, how dare you? Do you know anything about football? Gradkowski has better high school stats than Joe Montana. Giving up on him a bit earlier considering that fact, aren’t you?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Man that’s it hope we don’t lose by 30 pts, I’m done with da kool aid bring in Frye notJabust
November 26th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I knew it.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Frye..LOL. Have any of you guys looked up Frye’s high school stats?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
priest,
I hate to say it but you’re a coward. Earlier this week you admitted JR wasnt getting it done and deserved to be benched. Now at the earliest sign of Grad struggling, you’re acting like JR has been getting it done the past 9 weeks. You’re a coward and there I said it.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
AIG, better got on Frye’s high school stats. Looks like he’s coming in. LOL.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Where has murphy been? Switch him with DHB! He’s got more determination atm!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
And remember, AIG, Montana, Unitas, and Marino all struggles early on, too.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
If the offence doesn’t score, just makes it so much more difficult for our defence to keep it up…
November 26th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
i just said its starting al is fraud and its not like he threw for too many 1st downs
November 26th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Marino struggled mightily his first two years with the Dolphins. I thought he was going to get cut.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Frye is hands down better than the “Great Gradkowski” he is bigger stronger and just as allusive. That’s why I say they are in no way done with Russel. If they were Frye would be starting.
When we see Frye you’ll know Russell is done.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
AlisFraud, LOL. I called him that years ago. I still think he changed his name AIG because he could no longer type “Al is God” with a straight face.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Second half cahrlir Frye plzzzzzzzz
November 26th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
MaddenRaider: If you’re trying to make the point that it’s ludicrous to consider NFL competency by High School stats, I completely agree. Every year, every single High School league in America has a couple of guys who run for 150+ yards every game. Maybe 1 in 50 of those guys makes it to the NFL.
At the same time, it was not racism to see the Gradkowski of last week as a breath of fresh air who could at least throw a semi-accurate pass. Also, Russell needs a few weeks off to be able see the game from another angle and learn. Whether he takes advantage of that opportunity remains to be seen.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Bye bye, woman beater.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
That’s what they should do with Hey-Bey a bubble screen is very effective.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Hope none of my fantasy teams are playing Miles Austin
November 26th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
priest ive been sitting here telling my gramma that this whole game
November 26th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Remains to be seen…LOL. I think we’re seeing it. Gradkowski sucks. But he does have better high school stats than Unitas!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
oh brother…back to normal 17-0….. passing game is terrible today… does Russell come in?
November 26th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
This is azzzz whooping I saved Patron for the night for me n my gal, forget it I up on it from now peace put guys I willget knocked out by da fourth
November 26th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Only way Cable sticks around is for Oakland to (counting today) go at least 3-3 the rest of the year, and probably 4-2. Not saying it’s impossible, but it’s looking more and more likely we’ll be discussing the ins and outs of either Kevin Gilbride or Jim Fassel this summer.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
i knew it. we had to shut down Miles to shut the girls down. their offense is all about Miles.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Keep Gradkowski on, DHB has dropped, Schilens missed a catch…Gradkowski has thrown a couple bad throws but 10x better than JR… He would have thrown a couple INTs by now…
November 26th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
centurion isnt that exactly what happened in the kc game when russell was benched
November 26th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
No centurion,
according to these guys, JR has been awesome this season. Cable benched him due to personal vendetta.
November 26th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
aig u were right miles is killing us d is getting tired o line is getting mauled
November 26th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
aig your name alone discredits everything you say
November 26th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
u guys got what u wanted and now u see. grads wasnt that good against the bengals. dude was 17-34 with only 1 or 2 drops. 4 receptions by the wrs. u better off developing your future with every1 healthy to see how he responds. jr is partially responsible for his benching but the rest thats happening is what weve seen all season.
November 26th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
if we do somehow win, i hope MR doesn’t take it as hard as he did our last victory. oh, wait, he DOES want us to win. right?