Gradkowski AFC offensive player of week
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 5:57 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski has been named AFC offensive player of the week, according to Raiders.com.
Gradkowski threw three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter of a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the first quarterback to bring his team from behind to ahead with a touchdown pass three times in the fourth quarter since Stats, LLC began tracking it in 1991, and the first Raiders quarterback to throw three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter since Ken Stabler in 1979.
Gradkowski was 20 of 33 for 308 yards and had no interceptions. He was 10 of 16 for 188 yards and the three TDs in the fourth quarter.
Looking down on Gradkowski in the photo in the Raiders Web site is a cutout of JaMarcus Russell, with Gradkowski in the middle holding up a football in the victorious locker room.
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
so sweeeeeet
December 8th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
This is something Jamarcus Russell’ aka Black Moses will never achieve.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Bruce Almighty!
December 8th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
congrats to bruce & rest of the victorious raiders. if he had been in there in week 3 or 4, where would we be now??
December 8th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Good. Now Al Davis can get another draft pick or more money when he dumps him off to New England. Got to get more track stars for the franchise QB to throw to. Get over it.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Just waiting for Al to call Gradkowski a great player.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
When did “Get over it” become the new “It is what it is.” You know what I mean? For the last year and a half I couldn’t go 20 minutes without hearing someone say “it is what it is.” Then for the last few weeks the same thing is happening with “Get over it.” What gives?
December 8th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Any congratulatory words from Al, yet? After all, he called Russell a great player, when Russell has not gotten an offensive player of the week award. Come on, Al. Tell those few Russell guys left over in the Raider Nation that Gradkowski is great, and to get over it.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Chris, why would you want to insult Al Davis and his terminology? What kind of fan are you?
“Russell is a great player, get over it” – Al Davis ( in his letter to Lane Kiffin)
December 8th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
I still say Al set up Kiffin’s Tennessee guys on that armed robbery charge. You know an SEC team like that is paying those kids more money than they know what to do with.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Good eye, Jerry. Why haven’t they put Gradkowski in the background design on the Raiders’ web page? It’s still Raider greats JaMarcus Russell and Jim Plunkett.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
DR EVIL.
I LOVE IT HE’S MAKING AL LOOK BAD WHILE MAKING THE TEAM LOOK GOOD. LMFAO
December 8th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Bruce is the Man!
Amazing what 1 player can do for a franchise…
December 8th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Any congratulatory words from Al yet? Remember, it’s up to Al rather or not Gradkowski starts next year. Not Gradkowski, or any fans. Al called Russell a great player for accomplishing nothing. Any positive words for Grads? And, as Jerry pointed out, It’s Russell still on Raiders.com’s wallpaper. It doesn’t take long to change wallpaper. Raiders have a web design department. One phone call, and Russell is off the wallpaper. Seems if the organization was as serious as you guys about dumping Russell and giving the keys to Grad, this would have been done. I could be cynical.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
If you guys owned the Raiders, and you were convinced Grad is the man and Russell is garbage, wouldn’t you reflect that in your organizational image, right up to the web page’s wallpaper? Wouldn’t you want your increasingly critical fan base, that just put up a billboard calling for your head, to know that changes are being made? Al seems to be mum on the issue.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
^^^ if not outright defiant
December 8th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
# RaiderDogg Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I read about a family in Danville, CA with the last name of Blackwell. They had a daughter and named her Silver Anne Blackwell. Wait until she is old enough to figure out that she was named after a football team, she will be thrilled.
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If the Raiders keep up this pace, she’ll change her name. Or go by a nickname. She’ll hate her parents forever.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
just watched the replay on nfl tv, oh man what a game. wow wow wow…
December 8th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I watched it too.
Unleash hell must mean lead with your head. I saw a few helmet to helmets from the Steelturds.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
There are 500 people in the United States named ESPN.
No joke.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Dorks. Their kids are going to hate them. Why don’t they think about that? They’ll regret it later, when their daughter ESPN changes her name to Amber and doesn’t show up for holiday dinners.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
And, naming your daughter after the Raiders… Might as well name her after a porn star. The humiliation she’ll face as soon as she enrolls in school will be no different. I could see naming your kid after the Raiders in the ’60s, so that way the team was good while they were in school. But they’d be paying for it now.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Great Gradkowski lives!!
Bowdown to the Great Gradkowski!!
I say we keep Russell and Grads and let them grow together on the sam eteam in casse either stumbles.
But I’m really for re-signing all 3 QB’s that we have right now how can we go wrong?
December 8th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
# VanHeathen Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Bruce is the Man!
Amazing what 1 player can do for a franchise…
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Yeh, bring them to 4-8!
If you think it’s amazing what one player can do to a franchise, wait till you see what one owner can do.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
priest, Russell’s still on the web pages’ wallpaper. Maybe the web design department at Raiders HQ haven’t gotten the memo that Russell is done and Gradkowski is now the future?
December 8th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
After watching the replay tonite, we got hosed on both of Pitt’s 4th qtr td’s. Mendenhall got the corner after Howard was held, and Hines molested CJ to get open.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Of course Russell must renegotiate his deal to accomodate the others. It’s a win win situation. The other two are insurance against Russell not ever living up to his potential and by the time we really know Andrew Luck will be ready to take the helm.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Al doesn’t talk to the media except in very special situations. You must be clinically retarded.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Oh yeah, and incidentally, hell of a game from Gradkowski. I can’t wait to see if he can keep this up, been a long time since the Raider Nation has had any real hope. Nothing like a backup-QB-makes-good success story.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
ColoradoRaiderFan Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
After watching the replay tonite, we got hosed on both of Pitt’s 4th qtr td’s. Mendenhall got the corner after Howard was held, and Hines molested CJ to get open.
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And how about the insane hold on Shaughnessy on the final Hail Mary throw? If the Steelers ever came down with that I would have gone berserk. The LT has a handful of Shaughnessy’s jersey in the open field for a good 5 yards. It was the only thing holding him back from getting a sack there.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Another thing about that game: How much money did Dan Deirdorf have on Pittsburgh?
He’s sitting there calling out phantom holding penalties on the Raiders throughout the game, then suggested that Hines Ward’s facemask on CJ was incidental contact and really didn’t have anything to do with Ward getting open. LMAO.
I know the guy generally has no idea what’s happening right in front of his eyes, even when it’s on slow-mo replay for the whole world to see so I’ll give him a break and chalk it up to general cluelessness rather than a real conflict of interest.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Gradkowski is impressive, guys. The better he is, the more draft picks and money Al gets from whatever team he dumps him off to. Al can stock up on more track stars for the great one to throw to.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
congrats to bruce, lets see what u can do 4 us next week.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
the wrs sure caught a groove on sunday, jlh played well despite giving up on that route but dhb returning to the lineup will have him on the bench again. jlh 4 rec in 1 game, dhb 9 rec in 11 games
December 8th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I know that Dierdorf is clueless, but putting him next to Gumbel makes him sound like a Mensa member.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Another thing I saw in the replay. We blitzed more than I thought, we just didn’t get there. Many times we sent two lb and dropped a d-lineman into coverage. Never seemed to work either.
We need to stop trying to put a 300 pounder into coverage. We get penalties or burned when we do.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Can someone help me out with this? I dont get it…
Looking down on Gradkowski in the photo in the Raiders Web site is a cutout of JaMarcus Russell, with Gradkowski in the middle holding up a football in the victorious locker room.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
i hate to be negative and the bearer of bad news, but no matter how well gradkowski plays, he’ll be gone or watching russell stink it up. same goes for DHB. need proof?? see williams, sam or jett, james. if al puts you on scholarship, you’re not going anywhere. jamarcus and al are our future. ouch.
at least he’ll get to learn another offense next year when cable gets canned.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
our wr core can be scary to opposing teams in the upcoming yrs. u figure with chazz and lou murph, u have a combo of size and speed. both know how to get open. plus if dhb develops thats yet another size and speed guy. just build up the o-line next yr. and hopefully whoever is at qb, will be able to utilize these weapons.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
ps…i GUARANTEE the defense lays an egg against washington and we lose.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
S&B may not have Jeff Garcia any more, but, for at least one game, BGrad did bear a eerie resemblance to the Niners’ #5 who gave OAK fits a few years back,
December 8th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
RaideredoutL.A. Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
our wr core can be scary to opposing teams in the upcoming yrs. u figure with chazz and lou murph, u have a combo of size and speed. both know how to get open. plus if dhb develops thats yet another size and speed guy. just build up the o-line next yr. and hopefully whoever is at qb, will be able to utilize these weapons.
i agree, our receivers are promising, with the exception DHB(he’s a joke). however, like every great player over the last few years, they live in the abyss that is playing for al davis and his grossly outdated philosophies. their careers and this team will not flourish until al is history.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
i share the same sentiment that nothing will ever change with al at the helm of the org. but i also feel with some additions on the o-line and a dt here and a mlb there, we can do something by next season with cable as head coach
December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
That’s just the problem, MT: AD really is History, and he knows it.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
i agree cable is below average play calling but how many drops, how many miss-throws, how many fumbles, especially by the qb, have we had this yr. once the play is called, its up to the players on the field to get it done.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
jruss was 95% part of the offenses’ problem. just watch this last game, pressure by pit and grad just stepped up in the pocket, scrambled and made some plays. i bet he’ll be the 1st to admit he missed 2 td’s on overthrows to jlh and murph on 2 of those scrambles. that was something jruss was totally incapable of
December 8th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I think Cable’s getting better at OC. IMHO he was working with a limited playbook because of JR. Now he can open it up more each week. In the Pitt game we had more sets and patterns for the WR. Of course we did have that horrendous throwback, but at least he’s trying.
I also liked the changes he made in the 4th with regards to protection.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
The Washington game this weekend will give Al Davis a chance to preview a potential QB candidate for the 2010 season.
Jason Campbell is a FA after this season.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
i love being a raider fan and i also hate being a raider fan. one glance at the roster, and you realize this team is loaded with talent and potential. that’s when i get all excited for about 15 minutes and then my buzz is killed when i remember who’s in charge. with a real GM and head coach AND al out of the way, this team could be right back on top. oh yeah, we could use some line depth; both sides of the ball.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Campbell has already set a career high with 15 TD passes. His 7.4 yards per attempt are a career best.
(STATS, Inc.)
December 8th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
on the other hand, our d still needs more gap discipline and a veteran mlb who can qb the d.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
AD spends high picks and beaucoup bucks on “potential” & athleticism, but hasn’t selected enough Football Players; maybe Cable can be a positive factor there.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Raider75 Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
The Washington game this weekend will give Al Davis a chance to preview a potential QB candidate for the 2010 season.
Jason Campbell is a FA after this season.
again, doesn’t really matter. we could bring in tom brady and jamarcus will still start and the defense will still play an outdated scheme that’ll get blasted on a consistent basis.
how bad have things gotten when the thought of bring in jason campbell seems appealing??
December 8th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
The aforementioned JaPotRoast has twice the arm of JCampbell.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Gradkowski was 20 of 33 for 308 yards and had no interceptions. He was 10 of 16 for 188 yards and the three TDs in the fourth quarter.
Numbers JaArby’s can only DREAM of. JaMeatball Russell is finished.
Bruce Almighty looked a bit like Rich Gannon out there, but with a stronger arm. Gotta love the guys fire and poise!!!
JaFatazz can go eat a dik.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I think JR will definately get a chance to win back his job next year. But if the offense continues to look good without him, I don’t think he’ll be back unless he earns it.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
JaChipoltle will get a chance to “win” back his job next year? Come on man, he is too fat and too stupid to win it back. He doesn’t have the fire, drive, or passion to be an NFL QB. He had all the chances, and blew them away on a Big Mac with fries.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I don’t know why it’s so hard for so many fans to see this team and its owner for what they are. You have to be insane to think that Al Davis is going to keep Gradkowski and let Russell go. I think it’s just denial at work. They know what’s up. I guess they figure that if they keep saying Gradkowski’s the man and that Al will keep him, it might happen. Sort of like Dorothy saying there’s no place like home. No, not sort of, it’s exactly like that.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
i doubt we bring in another qb next season. jamarcus will absolutely be here next yr. and well bruce might stick as well. the only way bruce goes is if the raiders win out or he just flat out balls it up.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Colo. Raider fan, you’d be right if our owner wasn’t Al Davis. Russell doesn’t have to earn shyt. He was drafted number one overall, to spite a head coach, at that. Scholarship. 100%. Cable and Grad are gone next year.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
MR STFU.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I think a lot of you are in denial of Al Davis being the owner. It’s like you forget.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Colo. Raider fan, you’d be right if our owner wasn’t Al Davis. Russell doesn’t have to earn shyt. He was drafted number one overall, to spite a head coach, at that. Scholarship. 100%. Cable and Grad are gone next year.
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You only hope they are gone, you pathetic piece of sh!t Raider Hater.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
JaChipoltle? lol, that’s the best I’ve heard in awhile.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t think there’s a snoball’s chance in hell of him getting to camp in shape and acting like a pro. But with all the money invested in him, I think they’ll give him a chance.
When he chokes, they can try to restructure his contract, and when he refuses they cut him.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
D Line needs to be greatest concern; UCLA’s Price looks to be an upgrade from Kelly or Warren.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
MR:
So Al Davis is old and he has lost it. Let it go. The discussion is about Bruce Gradkowski, not Al Davis. We all know you hate him. No need to bring it up. You need a little bytch slap to the face.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
# Einstein Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
JaChipoltle will get a chance to “win” back his job next year? Come on man, he is too fat and too stupid to win it back. He doesn’t have the fire, drive, or passion to be an NFL QB. He had all the chances, and blew them away on a Big Mac with fries.
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^^^ Another idiot who forgot Al Davis is the owner, and that Al drafted Russell number one overall, and even said in a letter to a former coach that Russell was a great player. Every thread, every message board, every blog, the guy who names himself Einstein seems to be the dumbest mofo. Why is that?
December 8th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Somebody tell this idiot that Al Davis is the one who’s going to make the decision, and this is the same Al Davis who made the decision to draft Russell number one overall. I can’t talk to this retard. You guys help him. Just call him Einstein to play along.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
MR you are a pathetic Raider hater. Go away moron. Everything you brought up in post 68 IS IN THE PAST. You live in the past. You pimple faced little puzzy.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
MR the Raider Hater. Pathetic little troll.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Whats the matter MR, can’t take the fact the Raiders had a good win on Sunday, and Gradkowski played well? I bet that win hurt didn’t it? Did it make your vag1na start to bleed again. Sorry sweetie, but all that Raider Hater inside of you will eat you alive.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
“he’s a great player, get over it”
December 8th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Dear ‘Einst&MR’:
You guys should get married.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Hey MR Raider Hater, shhh, don’t tell anyone, but I don’t like Al Davis either. But, unlike you, it really has nothing to do with Bruce Gradkowski’s stellar performance on Sunday. But I know, you simply don’t understand, too much Raider Hate inside your little vag1na.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I haven’t seen Price play. Out here they don’t ever show Pac 10 games. I’ve seen alot of the Big 12 and SEC, and it looks like next year’s draft will deep in defense.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Gradkowski’s performance Sunday only results in more coaches and GMs around the league looking to rip Al off by trading far less than what Gradkowski’s worth for him. Belichick can use a backup for Brady. He’ll offer Al a second round pick and like a few hundred bucks. Al will accept the terms, because he and Belichick are old friends. LOL. Retards like “Einstein” think that’s not going to happen. Poor guys.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
another day another dollar, peace.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Ahh MR, you little Raider Hater, is the vag bleeding again? Kotex MR, Kotex.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Gradkowski looked good. Like I said, maybe if Al’s smart he’ll use Gradkowski’s performance to get his worth for him when he dumps him off to Belichick. I’m just tired of Belichick ripping Al off year after year. It should be illegal.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
A day in the life of The Real Madden Raider:
Al Davis
hate
I hate Al Davis
Vag1na bleeding, must get kotex
MOM get my kotex
I hate Al Davis
Al Davis
Al Davis
Raider hate
Vag bleeding again
must get Kotex
MOM GET MY DAM Kotex.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Just the S&B’s luck:
Mr. Suh “comes out” in a draft where OAK’s picking too “low” to get him.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Is the vag bleeding? Your mom hasn’t bled in a long time. She still just makes that horse sound. I’m surprised I can even remember, considering I have to have at least 12 drinks in me before I hit it. But hey, I needed the money.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Chris in NY Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Another thing about that game: How much money did Dan Deirdorf have on Pittsburgh?
He’s sitting there calling out phantom holding penalties on the Raiders throughout the game, then suggested that Hines Ward’s facemask on CJ was incidental contact and really didn’t have anything to do with Ward getting open. LMAO.
I know the guy generally has no idea what’s happening right in front of his eyes, even when it’s on slow-mo replay for the whole world to see so I’ll give him a break and chalk it up to general cluelessness rather than a real conflict of interest.
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He’s one of the worst color guys. Completely biased to certain teams, and he never says anything to rock the NFL boat.
I’ve never once heard him say anything bad about the refereeing. He should be on the Cowboys payroll too.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Speaking of Belichick, he really ripped us off. Got a 1st round pick we would have screwed up anyway. But we got his best defensive player. Their defense is horrific now. They have no pass rush, even when they send 7. If they limp into the playoffs, their going nowhere because of that trade.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Einstein, if you don’t shut up, I’m going to jack up the rate on your mom. I’m already charging her double, for the simple fact she’s impossible to look at. I do charge by the pound, too. She’s a liability.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
# NorthernD Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Chris in NY Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Another thing about that game: How much money did Dan Deirdorf have on Pittsburgh?
He’s sitting there calling out phantom holding penalties on the Raiders throughout the game, then suggested that Hines Ward’s facemask on CJ was incidental contact and really didn’t have anything to do with Ward getting open. LMAO.
I know the guy generally has no idea what’s happening right in front of his eyes, even when it’s on slow-mo replay for the whole world to see so I’ll give him a break and chalk it up to general cluelessness rather than a real conflict of interest.
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He’s one of the worst color guys. Completely biased to certain teams, and he never says anything to rock the NFL boat.
I’ve never once heard him say anything bad about the refereeing. He should be on the Cowboys payroll too.
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I have always hated Dan DierDORK. He is absolutely the WORST analyst ever. And it has nothing to do with his Raider bias. He is just plain terrible. I simply can’t listen to a game he is broadcasting, he is horrible.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
colororado, Seymour hasn’t done shyt. We still can’t stop the run. Belichick was going to get rid of Seymour anyway, this way he could get something for him. He’s got Al on speed dial for trades like this, because Als the only owner in the league dumb enough to fall for it.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
JMac said that Seymour was ‘invisible’ vs PITT: anybody see it that way ?
December 8th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Colorado, stop acting like the owner of your favorite team isn’t the dumbest owner in all of sports.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Einstein, if you don’t shut up, I’m going to jack up the rate on your mom. I’m already charging her double, for the simple fact she’s impossible to look at. I do charge by the pound, too. She’s a liability.
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LMFAO. Wow bud, really showing your age aren’t you young man. Grow some ballz and grow the fuk up you immature little puzzy fart. Wow, you have some serious mental issues man. Get some help, quickly, you are busting apart at the seams.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Seymour is a run stopper, and you have to build a defense to stop the run. You can’t have a pass stopping defense, and expect one guy to stop the run. This is exactly why every team in the league has Al Davis’s number first on their phones. Al thinks it’s because they like him. They’re taking advantage of him.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Oh, puzzy fart…that’s really showing your age. You know who’s showing their age? Your mother. That’s why I’m charging her triple starting tonight, Einstein.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
LOL. Im outta here. L8R. Time for bed MR, you have school in the morning.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Oh, I wish it were my bed time, Einstein. But time is money. I can hear your mom’s Gremlin pulling up right now.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Hopefully DHB won’t play on Sunday, so we can win again.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
After watching the Replay tonite, Seymour was double teamed alot on running plays, T and TE, which freed up Morrison to make some tackles. He had some pressure on Big Ben in the 1st half. I think he had a good game, but I don’t judge strictly on number of tackles like some
December 8th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Redskins will try ball-control; the WR’s won’t be nearly as important as ‘the big uglies’ in this game.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
So, when our one run stopper is double teamed, our hopes in stopping the run rests with Kirk Morrison? See, this is exactly what I’m talking about.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
To Real Madden Raider…. Please leave. This is just like High School, no one here likes you. You were kissing J Russes butt all year and now decide to jump ship and support the QB you panned. Your views are worthless and you nose is too brown your previous a$$ kissing to wash it off.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Gotta’ agree on KMorrison: can’t seem to get off blocks for ML position; need a steadier cat in the middle.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
OK…goodbye Einstein, hello “Johnny”. How many screen names is this tard going to sign in under tonight? Anyhow, your mom says hello.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I’m off. Kids are finally in bed. G’nite Nation.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
We need a real GM and head coach, to build a system, is what we need. To build a run defense you’ve got to spend major loot on your front 7, something Al would never dream of doing, and then you have to know how to scout guys that can play the run, because it’s a rare commodity in this league. It takes a level of expertise that Al doesn’t have, nor never had.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Einstein Says:
JaFatazz can go eat a dik.
Right on bro I think he will swallow it with out aa problem!!
Fuk that fat sloth!!!
December 8th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
what about spikes from florida here next year?
December 8th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Anyone can look at your posts over the past few weeks that doesn’t already know you”re clueless. Good luck trying to earn some respect around here.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Spikes would be cool; what about the dude from ‘Bama: is he eligible for this draft ?
December 8th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
33BCannon Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Spikes would be cool; what about the dude from ‘Bama: is he eligible for this draft ?
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McLain (sp)
If he’s a junior he should be. The money will be there. I’ve seen him rated as the #1 ILB/MLB.
I’d rather have a big body as the first pick and then pick up a 2nd round LB.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
The weirdness just won’t stop:
Given OAK’s projected draft position, Mr. Davis could be in position to draft…wait for it…Tim Tebow.
(And the ‘noise’ just keeps on comin’)
December 8th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Seems as though a major problem on the long runs is players getting out of their gaps.
Either they overpursue or can’t stay on their feet.
It would be nice to have a DT blow up a play every now and then.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Fullbacks/ quarterbacks don’t usually pan out in the NFL. Based on his arm and mechanics, he doesn’t rate a first round pick.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Absolutely agree Tebow/QB not worth #1; just that given Mr. Davis’ history of re-making certain players to fit other positions, i could see AD salivating at the prospect of having Russell & Tebow in the same backfield, TT @ H-back, slot guy, or something; ‘championship pedigree’, etc.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
NorthernD Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Seems as though a major problem on the long runs is players getting out of their gaps.
Either they overpursue or can’t stay on their feet.
It would be nice to have a DT blow up a play every now and then.
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This is true.
Another problem is none of the Raider LBs are very good at stack and shed. Reviewing their games you notice them getting manhandled by TE’s and blown outa the hole 5-7 yds off the ball.
Morrison at MLB too often over runs plays. The defense has changed to give him the easiest possible job by limiting the need for audibles with simplistic play and formations and its helped somewhat and I think FS Michael Huff may be doing more to set the D as well.
Our safety play is responsible for some of the run gpas and break aways too, but in reality they’ve been the surprise this year and are starting to look like a strength which is very good news considering how important it is to to Davis’s pass rush / man coverage scheme and how long we’ve been without solid play at that crucial position.
An upgrade at LB needs to occur.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
33BCannon Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Absolutely agree Tebow/QB not worth #1; just that given Mr. Davis’ history of re-making certain players to fit other positions, i could see AD salivating at the prospect of having Russell & Tebow in the same backfield, TT @ H-back, slot guy, or something; ‘championship pedigree’, etc.
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He’s already not using DMC who was pretty frikkin athletic and versatile in college too.
What it really comes down to with Tebow is can he run a sub 4.4 40?
December 8th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Hey Madden Raider……..dont forget the paper bag, yup I used to hand out safeway bag to my less fortunate customers that could only afford the ugly beeches……..
December 8th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Good call, Nnamdi.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Nnamdi21,
They have drag down tacklers instead of Ray Lewis types.
Even moving Scott to OLB doesn’t change much.
They need a guy who can play on the other side of the line of scrimmage, and cause a little bit of concern in the RB’s.
McLain and Spikes are definite Ray Lewis types.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
33BCannon Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Absolutely agree Tebow/QB not worth #1; just that given Mr. Davis’ history of re-making certain players to fit other positions, i could see AD salivating at the prospect of having Russell & Tebow in the same backfield, TT @ H-back, slot guy, or something; ‘championship pedigree’, etc.
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He’s already not using DMC who was pretty frikkin athletic and versatile in college too.
What it really comes down to with Tebow is can he run a sub 4.4 40?
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I’m starting to dread the four months of Tebow speculation after the season ends.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Anyone happen to catch ESPN2’s morning show “First Take” today?
Jon Ritchie, who is a regular on the show, was on the debate panel or whatever they call it with Skip Bayless. Interesting segment where they were talking about Tim Donaghy saying basketball is the easiest sport for an official to fix. They tossed the question to Ritchie and asked him if he felt he was ever in an NFL game that was fixed. He paused for a second or two kind of pondering how he should answer that question, but then went ahead to say he feels like the “Tuck Rule” game was essentially fixed. Whether it was revenge from the league office against the Raiders or sentiment favoring the red, white and blue “Patriots” winning the Super Bowl on the heels of 9/11 or whatever. Bayless agreed that it was an incredible screw job and added that Al Davis told him afterward that NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue was involved, via phone, in the curiously long replay review of that call.
Not sure if the clip is online somewhere but it was pretty remarkable to see a former NFL player come out and honestly say he believes a playoff game was fixed.
By the way, I really like Gruden on MNF. I don’t think he’s the next Madden though. For one, he’ll be back coaching soon enough. Two, I think he lacks a little something that Madden had. I do think Ritchie would be the next Madden if ever given a chance. He’s legitimately funny and not afraid to speak his mind. Always like hearing what he has to say.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Chris in NY
The Raiders have always had bad calls against them. That’s pretty hard to debate if you’ve watched the games over the years.
I question whether there is deliberate intent to miscall a game, or if it’s just a subtle bias.
I read one time that teams with black uniforms get penalized more than white ones. That could be a factor.
But the steelers get most of the calls in their favour.
I think the league just hates Al and wants to stick it to him at every opportunity. It might change when Al is no longer in the picture.
The tuck rule was the ultimate screwgee though. There was no call on the field, and I’m certain the referee was informed about the rule from the league reps upstairs. Complete fix.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Whoa now, the “Tuck Game” is my cue – i’m out.
Peace.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Chris, for Paul Tagliabue to even be involved in that speaks volumns. That is the second time a commissioner took his psoition way too far when it comes to the Raiders. When we were trading to get John Elway Rozzelle called the Bears to stop the trade. Mr Davis went to bed thinking he had Elway only to wake up and see the trade had been recinded by the Bears who were the third part in a three team trade.
If you look at the film of the Steeler game the officials did everything they could to help Pittspuke win that game and they simply couldn’t do it. JLH was interferred with on the late hit play and the refs wiffed on the call. The holdng on the hailmary play was s blatant you wonder if the refs were getting paid.
Throughout the game all the Deeirdorf ever noticed were the infractions against the Steelers. Never thought what the Steelers were doing was a factor at all in just focused on the Raiders. On the long run by Mendenhall T Scott was held at the point which directly affected the play. then on Mario holding call there was no way that DT was going to get to Grads it reversed a big play.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
# NorthernD Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Nnamdi21,
They have drag down tacklers instead of Ray Lewis types.
Even moving Scott to OLB doesn’t change much.
They need a guy who can play on the other side of the line of scrimmage, and cause a little bit of concern in the RB’s.
McLain and Spikes are definite Ray Lewis types.
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Yep!!
December 8th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
NorthernD,
I also recall seeing Jerry Rice on a TV talk show out here in NY a couple of years ago. He flat-out said that the Raiders always had to deal with more strange penalties and terrible calls that went against them than any other team. He said it was quite noticeable during his time in Oakland. He didn’t say this about the 49ers, the Seahawks or any other team he played for. So perhaps the greatest football player in the history of the game said there’s an anti-Raider bias in how games are officiated.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
# NorthernD Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Chris in NY
The Raiders have always had bad calls against them. That’s pretty hard to debate if you’ve watched the games over the years.
I question whether there is deliberate intent to miscall a game, or if it’s just a subtle bias.
I read one time that teams with black uniforms get penalized more than white ones. That could be a factor.
But the steelers get most of the calls in their favour.
I think the league just hates Al and wants to stick it to him at every opportunity. It might change when Al is no longer in the picture.
The tuck rule was the ultimate screwgee though. There was no call on the field, and I’m certain the referee was informed about the rule from the league reps upstairs. Complete fix.
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History shows that the league and it’s puppet officials and refs have had it in for Raiders and the old man Al.
The Raiders have been involved in the most controversial questionable calls out of all the teams in the NFL for a reason.
It’s a disturbing trend that is way more than just random coincidences.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
# Chris in NY Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
NorthernD,
I also recall seeing Jerry Rice on a TV talk show out here in NY a couple of years ago. He flat-out said that the Raiders always had to deal with more strange penalties and terrible calls that went against them than any other team. He said it was quite noticeable during his time in Oakland. He didn’t say this about the 49ers, the Seahawks or any other team he played for. So perhaps the greatest football player in the history of the game said there’s an anti-Raider bias in how games are officiated.
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Yep! More evidence the league and it’s refs look to screw the Raiders and the crazy old man when they can.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I know the “Tuck Rule” is old news and all and has been beaten to death here and elsewhere. But Ritchie’s comments were pretty powerful and I hadn’t seen it noted elsewhere, so I thought I’d mention it.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
NorthernD, I disagree about Scott not being a factor, I think his play has been a huge help. Tyvon just had a bad game which is very unlike him. That kid might be on his way to being a regular at the pro-bowl he is outstanding. I think Tyvon has a chance to be as good as George Aktkinson ever was. Mitchell, Branch and Huff are outstanding safeties. We just might be as talented at safety as we’ve ever been. If we can get a B Spikes in the draft this defense could rival the best defenses we’ve ever had. We’re just missing a great MLB and a little more speed off the edge.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Why not draft a D-tackle and sign a FA MLB like…
Gary Brackett or DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans would be a huge signing.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I like the top DTs in this draft over the top MLBs. O-line needs to be addressed as well. If JaMarcus gets cut or is all but abandoned I wouldn’t be opposed to getting the best QB available. Really like Jake Locker from Washington.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
# UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
DR EVIL.
I LOVE IT HE’S MAKING AL LOOK BAD WHILE MAKING THE TEAM LOOK GOOD. LMFAO
^^^^^^^^^
Hilarious!
December 8th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
“NorthernD, I disagree about Scott not being a factor, I think his play has been a huge help. Tyvon just had a bad game which is very unlike him. That kid might be on his way to being a regular at the pro-bowl he is outstanding. I think Tyvon has a chance to be as good as George Aktkinson ever was. Mitchell, Branch and Huff are outstanding safeties. We just might be as talented at safety as we’ve ever been. If we can get a B Spikes in the draft this defense could rival the best defenses we’ve ever had. We’re just missing a great MLB and a little more speed off the edge.”
I also think we could use a new nickel corner. Im sick of watching Routt chase down recievers teams pick on him every week.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Raider75 Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Why not draft a D-tackle and sign a FA MLB like…
Gary Brackett or DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans would be a huge signing.
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DeMeco Ryans would be a steal.
He’s kind of been forgotten since Cushing came to town.
He may want to get out of there and be a star once again.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
sloraiderkid Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
“NorthernD, I disagree about Scott not being a factor, I think his play has been a huge help.
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Scott has been an improvement no doubt. But I think his best skill is just getting after the QB. Playing him in space, or asking him to fill the gap from the OLB spot is just not something he’s suited for. He’s got those long arms and he’ll let the blockers get in on body on occasion.
I would like to see him stay at DE, and bring in another OLB and MLB who is better at stuffing the run and finding the ball carrier.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Scott had 3 tackles for a loss his first week playing and 2 sacks. That’s 5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. I’d say he’s not playing bad. Of course he has to improve in some areas as he’s only now learning the position, but it looks very hopeful for the future.
As far as the draft, I’d say either a DT (a BIG one like the NT SD, Pitts etc. has) or a MLB.
But the fact of the matter is we’re making a lot of plays in the backfield (more takles for loss than almost any teams). We’re for the most part stopping things. If we can stop those big plays we’ve got a pretty quality “D” I think. It’s not far away. Probably more work on technique – a 2nd year with the same DC and one or two more “Solid” players in the middle.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
raiderzmaverick,
I think moving Scott around is helpful. Just let him and Seymour line up wherever they want to, and let them go.
Tommy Kelly has turned into more of a NT than a hybrid DE/DT. I don’t think that’s what Al had in mind when he gave him all that money.
I agree with looking for a DT. Suh or McCoy would be great, but I think they’ll be long gone when the Raiders draft.
Warrren has to do than just take up space in the Raiders want to improve though.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Folks,
JLH had 4 catches for some 60+yds and drew a penalty late.
Murphy had 4 catches for 120+ and 2TDs
Raiders win the GAME!
The test for Cable/Davis comes when DHB is healthy. If DHB is in the starting lineup…then its business as usual….the B.S of trying to prove a point instead of trying to win a game.
And if DHB starts over JLH or Murphy then Cable should be FIRED for gross incompetence.
Cut Russell
Cut DHB
Cut DMAC
December 8th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
DHB should be a strong safety. He’s big and fast and he can’t catch.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Russell will never beat out Gradkowski
DHB will never beat out Murphy and is AT BEST a push for JLH – DHB is not worth $20MM or whatever they a re paying him
DMAC will never beat out Bush or Fargas…and DMAC is not on the level of Pederson or Chris Johnson…or Harvin for that matter….stop paying him big bucks
Al Davis has to man up and admit his mistakes.
The Raiders need to free up cash to get PRODUCTIVE players.
Al Davis has to give up this potential B.S.
Cut Russell
Cut DHB
Cut DMAC
December 8th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Be sure to go to NFL.com and vote for Murphy as the NFL Rookie of the Week
December 8th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Folks,
JLH had 4 catches for some 60+yds and drew a penalty late.
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JLH looked like he was TKO’d when he was speared by the steeler near the end of the game. He may not be up to speed for the next game. Or the rest of the season.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
And go to NFL.com and vote for Bruce Gradkowski as the FedEx Air Player of the Week
December 8th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
And go to NFL.com and vote for Bruce Gradkowski as the FedEx Air Player of the Week
December 8th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
In watching the game again tonight, I think the most amazing throw BG made was the one to Watkins in the end zone. BG was being hit, falling down, and he still hit Watkins right in the numbers in the back of the end zone. Amazing!
December 8th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
In watching the game again tonight, I think the most amazing throw BG made was the one to Watkins in the end zone. BG was being hit, falling down, and he still hit Watkins right in the numbers in the back of the end zone. Amazing!
December 8th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
God – I’m in Tokyo and missed most of the game!!! Damned! I only get to see the replays. Anywhere to download something online you know of?
December 8th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Chris, not that the NFL doesn’t have a vendetta against Al Davis, but I don’t think the tuck game was fixed. I think the refs just caved in to mob rule. That was the last game in that stadium. 60,000 drunken Bostonians were leaving the place then all of a sudden over the p.a. they announce that the play is under review. The refs looked up at that crowd and just said “F this” and gave it to NE, so they could get out of that. I’ll give you this much, had it been anyone other than the Raiders, it would have been a tougher decision for them to make. That’s where the league’s beef with Al comes into play. That it was so easy for them to pull it on the Raiders.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
JHL DEFINITELY deserves playing time over DHB. The 3-name WRs isn’t even close when JLH gets some snaps.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
# UP LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
DR EVIL.
I LOVE IT HE’S MAKING AL LOOK BAD WHILE MAKING THE TEAM LOOK GOOD. LMFAO
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Exactly why Dr. Evil will be gone after this season. People who make Al look bad don’t last long, rather they win or lose. Ask Jon Gruden.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
although he’s been a disappointment, i’m not totally ready to discard mcfadden. let him return kicks, get him outside more. i blows me away how much they try to run him between the tackles. give him a chance to show his wheels.
as far as DHB and jamarcus “tons of fun” russell, get them on the first flight out of town. wishful thinking, though; they’re on the davis scholarship.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
MTraidernation Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
i blows me away
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lol… You must be very flexible.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
JHL DEFINITELY deserves playing time over DHB. The 3-name WRs isn’t even close when JLH gets some snaps.
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He looked great closing out last season, but for some reason it hasn’t carried over. He’s looked really tentative, especially returning punts.
Having his brains scrambled by that steeler (I think it was Mundy) won’t help.
It would be great if the light came on for JLH. He’s got home run speed and can be quite elusive at times.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Steve Breaston is a FA next year.
Think he’s better than JLH, DHB, and Walker?
December 9th, 2009 at 12:01 am
The NFL’s not going to fix a Raider game and make a martyr out of Al Davis. The NFL hated Al Davis in the ’70s and ’80s too, even more so than now because of the AFL drama and Rozelle, etc, and they couldn’t stop the Raiders from winning 3 Super Bowls. The NFL cracked down on the safeties teeing off on receivers (Tatum and Atkinson) so the Raiders just adjusted and relied more on press man, not giving receivers room to get open to begin with (Hayes and Haynes). Al just had the right people helping him run his organization then and they found ways to win. The league didn’t fix games instead they just changed the rules every year to handicap Al, not unlike how they change them every year today to help out Brady and Manning. The NFL works from the top. If there’s any fixing in the NFL, it’s the players taking money from organized crime figures to keep within the spread, etc. I imagine this has been going on since the league began. Wherever there’s money there’s corruption. Al Davis has been losing the past 7 years because he’s either crazy, or he wants to to get the team out of Oakland. The NFL never wanted Al to win. That didn’t stop him back in the day. He’s stopping himself.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:02 am
good eye….whoops.
“it blows me away”
December 9th, 2009 at 12:13 am
# NorthernD Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
He looked great closing out last season, but for some reason it hasn’t carried over. He’s looked really tentative, especially returning punts.
Having his brains scrambled by that steeler (I think it was Mundy) won’t help.
It would be great if the light came on for JLH. He’s got home run speed and can be quite elusive at times.
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We seemed to be using him differently last year. He caught a lot of crossing routes shallow and then turned a pass which he caught 8 yards out to turn it into a 35 yards. I’d use him like the Patriots use Welker. Give him short passes and let him turn it into something more.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Anyone know how I can download or watch the raider games on line? I’m in Asia and Europe until the end of the season and I want to be able to see the full games not just the highlights.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:19 am
I’m pretty sure MR is Mike Silver which explains a lot of things. He’s so miserable being himself it’s astounding.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Yeh, go ahead and keep guessing my identity, as if the only people on the planet who believe Al Davis sucks as an owner/gm anymore are a few reporters. LOL. Did you see that billboard? 30,000 signatures. I’m sure Mike Silver forged all of them, genius.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:47 am
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 12:48 am
WELL, SHAVE MY HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 12:48 am
raiderzmaverick,
After the Buffalo game where he took the slant and went for 80, they’ve been overplaying that route.
In the San Diego game, Weddle teed off him as he tried for the quick slant.
I think he needs to get good at running the route tree before he sees more throws come his way.
If he can’t return to form, then I’d like to see them try McFadden in the slot.
He could certainly take hits better than JLH.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Is the Snake back?!
No quarterback since Kenny Stabler in the 1979 MNF game in New Orleans has thrown three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. The Nation came to expect it of Snake, it’s what he did.
The last three Raider games were touchdown scoring drives! What a great game.
I could get used to this-again.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Why do you guys care who or what Mr is?
You can get into great shape by just jumping over every Mr entry.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:58 am
I mean the last three drives in the game were touchdown scoring drives!
December 9th, 2009 at 1:01 am
The Washington game needs to a sell out!
Bruce Almighty AND the rest of the team are playing with grit and deserve the support of the Nation.
This season isn’t over yet.
Come on Nation SELL-OUT THE STADUIM!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 1:02 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Is the Snake back?!
No quarterback since Kenny Stabler in the 1979 MNF game in New Orleans has thrown three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. The Nation came to expect it of Snake, it’s what he did.
The last three Raider games were touchdown scoring drives! What a great game.
I could get used to this-again.
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I remember that game clearly.
Don Meredith sang his “turn out the lights song” by halftime.
They were down 35-14 and they were going to take out Snake in the 3rd, but he argued with the coach, put his helmet back on and went back into the game.
Cliff Branch caught a 10 yard hitch, turned inside and had the DB grabbing air. Then it was on. What an awesome game.
The Pittsburgh game ranks right up there with that one.
Sometimes it’s good to be a Raiders fan…
December 9th, 2009 at 1:09 am
# NorthernD Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 12:48 am
raiderzmaverick,
After the Buffalo game where he took the slant and went for 80, they’ve been overplaying that route.
In the San Diego game, Weddle teed off him as he tried for the quick slant.
I think he needs to get good at running the route tree before he sees more throws come his way.
If he can’t return to form, then I’d like to see them try McFadden in the slot.
He could certainly take hits better than JLH.
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You’re right – I was thinking the same thing (about McFadden) but I thought I’d be silly to post the same thing about two players doing the same thing. But it’s totally correct. I think it would make good use of Mc Fadden.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:10 am
They can’t ignore me because I’m right, EnglandRaider.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:12 am
I kind of worry for JLH. He’s on the small side and seems to take a lot big hits.
They should be thinking of a replacement for him because it doesn’t seem like he’s going to have a long career the way he’s going.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:14 am
I don’t think they want to give up on McFadden as a RB, but it would be nice to see him diversify.
Getting better as a receiver could only help him stay on the field longer.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:28 am
# ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 1:01 am
The Washington game needs to a sell out!
Bruce Almighty AND the rest of the team are playing with grit and deserve the support of the Nation.
This season isn’t over yet.
Come on Nation SELL-OUT THE STADUIM!!!
……………
Funniest post of the day.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:28 am
# ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 1:01 am
The Washington game needs to a sell out!
Bruce Almighty AND the rest of the team are playing with grit and deserve the support of the Nation.
This season isn’t over yet.
Come on Nation SELL-OUT THE STADUIM!!!
……………
Funniest post of the day.
December 9th, 2009 at 2:31 am
Can someone please tell me why N Miller is still on the roster and not IR?
He is an undrafter rookie… surely no other team in the history of the game has kept an injured undrafted rookie on the active list all year
December 9th, 2009 at 3:51 am
Good Morning NATION!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 3:55 am
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December 9th, 2009 at 4:00 am
On our game-winning drive that started at our own 11 yard line.
2me the most important play,well besides the TD of course,was the 17 yard pass on 1st down th JLH!!!!
That play got us away from our own end-zone to give us breathing room.If I was the steAlers DC,thats where I throw the MAXIMUM BLITZ.They didnt and the rest is history!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 4:49 am
DHB riding the pine = enhanced likelyhood of victory…
Russell riding the pine = a chance to win
December 9th, 2009 at 5:33 am
What will happen first Russell throws for 300 or hits 300 on the scale. No word on jlh he took a shot man guy was out.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:47 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
I am not sure if the Washington game will sell out. Now, if we had beaten Dallas on Thanksgiving also, then maybe because that would have been 3 games in a row and the ever so coveted 2 games on the road straight. When was the last time the Raiders did that? 2002? Oh well, I’ll be there…Dirt Lot? You at this game or the Baltimore?
December 9th, 2009 at 6:00 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,WILL BE ATTENDING BALTIMORE GAME ON 3RD-JAN HWNDR,
December 9th, 2009 at 6:08 am
OK, look forward to having a beer or shot or whatever with you then, Dirt Lot!!! Hopefully we can start the new year off right!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:16 am
OR 10 !!!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:26 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 6:16 am
OR 10 !!!
Hahaha!!! Sounds good!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:28 am
Good morning Nation!!!
Read Jerry’s chat and he seems to be hearing the same things I am about Jamarcus.
Jerry called him a “headcase” and subtly hinted that there may be more “issues” at hand beyond simple immaturity.
I think we are cooking up another fired “for cause” event, LOL. Although I don’t think Al will embaress Jamarcus. But he will be asked to take a pay-cut and I think Jamarcus will refuse and quit.
If we can be so lucky!!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:31 am
If JaMarcus wants to stay in the NFL (because right now, i don’t think any team will take him) he would take a pay cut and sit on the bench. I mean come on now…how easy of a job is that?
December 9th, 2009 at 6:33 am
What if Jamarcus doesn’t say anything to the media for the rest of the year, pretty likely, than packs up after the Ravens game and isn’t heard from in a month or two?
Are the Raiders going to beg him back?
I think Russell would like to be removed of the burden of being an NFL player.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:38 am
morning all.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:40 am
I DVR’d the replay on NFL network to watch this morning before work and was excited to actually hear audio for the game (I never do).
Than I hear Dan Dierdorf. What a hater.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:42 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 6:31 am
If JaMarcus wants to stay in the NFL (because right now, i don’t think any team will take him) he would take a pay cut and sit on the bench. I mean come on now…how easy of a job is that?
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the upside is that the Raiders will be putting a man in a position where he can play to his strength…
December 9th, 2009 at 6:44 am
lmao
December 9th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Man….I am REALLY enjoying this VICTORY….Still watching all the clips….Yes Sir!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Good one Pete!!
Watching the replay, nice clutch kick by Seabass on the opening drive. Makes 50 yarders in Pittsburgh look easy.
Would love to see both kickers in the Pro Bowl this year.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Another good one Pete !!!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Good Morning Nation,
For those who rarely visit RaiderBeat, Wexler has announced they are going to be a subscription web site. $9.99 per month. The Death of a non-relavent web-site.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Anyone besides me watching the replay notice how many plays Kelly took off. Where is his motor?
December 9th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Wexler…..I never bought into his act
December 9th, 2009 at 6:55 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 6:50 am
Good Morning Nation,
For those who rarely visit RaiderBeat, Wexler has announced they are going to be a subscription web site. $9.99 per month. The Death of a non-relavent web-site.
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$100 a month is not going to get you very far…
he’s still going to need to report to Manpower every morning…
December 9th, 2009 at 6:56 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Anyone besides me watching the replay notice how many plays Kelly took off. Where is his motor?
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he threw a rod a long time ago…
December 9th, 2009 at 6:56 am
Bruce needs to give Kelly a motivational speech when he has a chance!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:59 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 6:56 am
Bruce needs to give Kelly a motivational speech when he has a chance!
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okay… here goes…
“kelly, if you tackle the ball carrier… on any play…
i’ll buy you a big mac…”
December 9th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Haha!!! If Bruce promises Big Macs…hopefully he will go broke by the end of the season…!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:04 am
it appears he can always fall back on his mother’s cooking =)
December 9th, 2009 at 7:17 am
All that talk of his mother’s cooking…I want some of that too! Zach Miller praised it in every interview…LOL
December 9th, 2009 at 7:21 am
I hear it could make players outta all us lol
December 9th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Saints cut DB Chris McAlister 2 days after he forced a fumble (Mike Sellers) that kept their record a spotless 12-0.
thats jacked up!
they replaced him with Sacramento native Marcus McCauley. former Viking & Lion in his 3rd NFL season with ZERO INT’s, forced fumbles or recoveries.
I bet C-Mac is p1ssed. sign him Al! better than Johnny Holland i’m sure
December 9th, 2009 at 7:25 am
That is jacked, Rockstar…Good Morning to ya!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:26 am
if my team is poised to make a playoff run i’d rather have a 3 time pro bowler than a guy who has accomplished NOTHING in 44 games and wasn’t even good enough for the Lions secondary …
C-Mac is from Pasadena too. come on Al! don’t be afraid to prove Jarrod Cooper right! who cares what that PETA supporter on roids predicts?
December 9th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Dinner’s not far away….all this talk of food is killing me.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Check this out: http://www.mlotv.com/view/689/little-shrunken-sings-the-blues/
December 9th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Saints might as well drop Mike McKenzie and pick up Stoney Woodson while they’re at it!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:31 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpFDHO-tqUY
I found this yesterday.Works for me.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Mrs. Grads is now the ‘team Mom’…
Hope her and ‘Pop’ are on their way to Oakland for this weeks meal.
Love IT!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:32 am
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
Thats GREAT EXLA lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Back to football…
Who’s the RB for the ’skins this weekend on that Portis is on I.R?
December 9th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Motivational poster:http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4s5pmFL_ZlQ/Sp4FT_VeZyI/AAAAAAAACM4/qT_PE15Y80M/s1600-h/boobs+tits+ta+tas+breasts+huge+big+nice+babes+girls+bikinis+hot+funny+motivational+posters+web+sites+model++bianca+beauchamp+biancabeauchamp+wallpapers.jpg
December 9th, 2009 at 7:37 am
SORRY
“now” not “on”.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:37 am
What a long link! lol
December 9th, 2009 at 7:38 am
who would have guess 12-13 weeks ago that Justin Fargas would lead the team in rushing. even has more catches & receiving yards than Bush & DMC …
Huff leads the team in INT’s and Scott leads the team in sacks
Seabass hasn’t missed a FG inside of 45 yards.
Murphy is our best WR. not Schilens, Higgins, Walker or DHB
Graddy is our starting QB and it’s actually a good thing!
haha. nobody could have predicted this mess
December 9th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Back to football!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Will 8-8 get a wildcard?
December 9th, 2009 at 7:39 am
neilb Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Back to football…
Who’s the RB for the ’skins this weekend on that Portis is on I.R?
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maybe we could loan DMAC to the fourskins???
December 9th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Who’s the RB for the ’skins this weekend on that Portis is on I.R?
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Rock Cartwright
Quinton Ganther (Oakland native) will be their 3rd down/change of pace back
December 9th, 2009 at 7:42 am
We have to be break the Sapp Jinx. “Loss after big win”!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Raider Nation! GOOD MORNING!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Ha ha how many people are gonna pay $10 for RaiderBeat what are they gonna get you won’t get everywhere else good call.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:43 am
You’re right…no one woul dhave predicted that at season’s start!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Rock Cartwright, Quinton Ganther & Marcus Mason combined for 89 yards on 24 carries last week against the Saints. (3.7 yards per carry)
also had 4 catches for 37 yards.
none of them scored.
attack Jason Campbell and we win the game. it’s that simple
December 9th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Thanks for the info…
Was reading ’bout Portis and they never mentioned who’d take his place.
Rock Cartwright ??? Sounds like a character from an old western movie.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:45 am
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What happen to those playoff bound niners what singletary’s loud mouth act looks like its getting old is he timing people with that stop watch. GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:45 am
To the Am morning crew “what happen to you all” where’s LMN? Lost at sea or fighting Somalia pirates on a ship.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:47 am
RRS
How was the party last night? Did you enjoy the food at Logan’s Roadhouse. Where adult beverages part of the festivities.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:48 am
I haven’t heard from LMN for a while,either here or on RF365.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Dakota
You’re late. Let’s get it cranked up in here. Has Cable been fired yet ( I’ll fill in for Dakota until he gets here).
GO LAKERS!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Lakers in 5! Back to Back!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
the work party was pretty cool actually. sat at a table with another couple I actually knew pretty well. the guy was a fellow hunter. my wife was hosting the thing, I didn’t even know. haha. I walked in and she was doing her thing. she put it all together, she’s great with decorating
ordered some ribs that were fantastic!
my wife & I don’t drink. plus she works at the Assemblies of God headquarters. LOL. anybody that consumed alcohol probably would have been fired on the spot!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Already? Haha!!! (about the Lakers in 5)
Dell…Haven’t heard from LMN in awhile also!
December 9th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Murphy is prolly the only WR 100%
And Todd Watkins hasnt played much but it seems he has a way 2 get open in crucial 3rd and long situations.
This time Watkins was isolated on Woodley,and it was just a 5 yard cross that Watkins got 12 yards out of.
The coaching staff is finally able to use the the mis-matches it can create with our highly-explosive personell,imo
No LB in the NFL is gonna go 1 on 1 vs.Watkins on a 5 yard cross and win,imo
Plus they did it in Pittsburgh…. with calls favoring the home team
With 1:48 left on the clock,down by 4,89 yards to go
YESSS
December 9th, 2009 at 7:57 am
To all the Raider Nation who reads this blog. I am proposing a naming contest for Dakota’s son. Originality will be needed.
The winning person will receive two tickets to two games during the pre season where I sit.
The names for his son should be colorful, dynamic, have some Raider theme, Cub theme, and Laker theme to the name. Dig deep and think hard.
Two game tickets await the winner. Dakota will have final say on the name and will select the winner on originality and if the name is used.
Don’t be boring , pour them in this blog. Our future QB needs a name.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Dell, thats easy.
name him Kenny, we’ll all call him “the snake”
if he names his son Jamarcus, we’ll all call him “the shake”
haha
December 9th, 2009 at 7:59 am
RRS
You live a charmed life regarding your wife. She is a keeper. I’ve had the ribs there also. Good stuff!!
Sorry about the drinking part, Raider Nation man here.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:59 am
neilb Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Thanks for the info…
Was reading ’bout Portis and they never mentioned who’d take his place.
Rock Cartwright ??? Sounds like a character from an old western movie.
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he was the 4th son…
never got on screen…
wore pink and had a lisp…
the 60’s wasn’t ready for it…
December 9th, 2009 at 8:00 am
how can Gradkowski do in 3 games what Russell couldn’t do in 25 games with basically the same personnel and staff?
what is the official response for JaBlubber lovers?
December 9th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Lil angie Hall must be having nightmares thinking of the way our WR’s are gonna INCINERATE her
December 9th, 2009 at 8:01 am
……er……is transport provided if you win ?
December 9th, 2009 at 8:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 7:53 am
my wife & I don’t drink. plus she works at the Assemblies of God headquarters. LOL. anybody that consumed alcohol probably would have been fired on the spot!
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sweet jesus… what happens if you fart???
December 9th, 2009 at 8:02 am
SOS out to LMN
Did he get married? Lose his job? I wonder if he changed jobs and doesn’t sit in front of a computer.
LMN the blog awaits your next move.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:02 am
You mean we gotta play against the Cartrights and the Redskins too????
December 9th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Pete….
I’ll say it again…..you’re wasted on this site!!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:03 am
neilb Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 8:01 am
……er……is transport provided if you win ?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Neilb
Sure, I’ll pick you up from the airport.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Raider Dell Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 7:57 am
To all the Raider Nation who reads this blog. I am proposing a naming contest for Dakota’s son. Originality will be needed.
The winning person will receive two tickets to two games during the pre season where I sit.
The names for his son should be colorful, dynamic, have some Raider theme, Cub theme, and Laker theme to the name. Dig deep and think hard.
Two game tickets await the winner. Dakota will have final say on the name and will select the winner on originality and if the name is used.
Don’t be boring , pour them in this blog. Our future QB needs a name.
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South Paw Dakota…
what do i win???
December 9th, 2009 at 8:04 am
4eva….
even better!!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Cheers Dell !!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Time to go….
Have a great Wednesday everyone…
December 9th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Can we beat Redskins?
I think so… We are probably almost as good (or as bad!) as them on offense over all the games and recently under Bruce Almighty have been doing awesome. On D we have to have the edge I’d say. With some more gritty play-calls from Cable, some hard running and good short and medium yardage passes we can win! Providing our D avoids the big plays…
December 9th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Can we beat Redskins?
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the Chiefs beat the Steelers & Redskins!
why can’t we ???
December 9th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Lets hope Grad burns the heck out of MeAngelo Hall, and our D limits the big plays….Goooo Rayados! yeah baby!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Per PFT
Moss and Derrick Burgess showed up late to practice and were sent home. along with two other players.
Belicheat was sending a message to the rest of the team.
Let me tell you what it means, Moss and Burgess have given up on the season.
The blamed traffic as their reason for their tardiness.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Pete…. altho South Paw Dakota isnt a bad name,it does NOT meet the criteria as laid out by Raider Dell….
1.it does not follow theme in article 1
December 9th, 2009 at 8:14 am
=)
December 9th, 2009 at 8:15 am
MeAngelo Hall has 4 INT’s this year.
more than any Raider defender …
Andre Carter has 9 sacks and Brian Orakpo has 7. London Fletcher already has 109 solo tackles on the season.
we should not underestimate their defense!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:15 am
U2 Neilb
December 9th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Yeh I’m with you RaiderRockstar! I wish I could go to a game :[
December 9th, 2009 at 8:19 am
FB Mike Sellers spent the night in a hospital to have a pool of blood drained from a severe thigh bruise. Zorn said he’s uncertain whether the fullback will play against the Raiders…
DT Albert Haynesworth’s status is also uncertain after his sprained left ankle flared up again
December 9th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Oh I’m sure Cable has something hall
December 9th, 2009 at 8:20 am
got work to do. later gents
December 9th, 2009 at 8:23 am
If Haynesworth is out, we’re gonna have fun on the ground!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Per PFT: Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News named the Raiders as one of the five offenses that turned the corner after midseason.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Before we all crown Gradkowski the new johnny U.
A couple of things to remember.
He has a weak arm, thats OK if he can step into his throws.
With this OL thats not very often.
A lot of his throws were lame ducks that the Receiver made a great play on or the DB just blew it.
You compare the Murphy catch and the TD throw.
The first catch will be picked off 9 out of ten times.
The TD throw he was able to step into it and make a nice throw.
He scrambles well and that makes him more suited for playing behind this line but lets see him over 8-10 games and see how teams begin scheming him.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:41 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Per PFT: Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News named the Raiders as one of the five offenses that turned the corner after midseason.
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Was it the 10 points we put up against KC or the 7 points we put up against the Cowgirls that put us into the top 5?
December 9th, 2009 at 8:41 am
The squealing tires you might have heard was RaiderBeat backing up. After both of their readers told them to F off, they are asking for suggestions. LMFAO
December 9th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Not top 5 offensives, but 5 that turned the corner.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Dakota, this one is for you. lol
FREE KITTENS
A pretty little girl named Suzy was standing on the sidewalk in front of her home. Next to her was a basket containing a number tiny creatures; in her hand was a sign announcing FREE KITTENS.
Suddenly a line of big black cars pulled up beside her. Out of the lead car stepped a tall, grinning man.
“Hi there, little girl, I’m President Obama. What do you have in the basket?” he asked.
“Kittens.” little Suzy said.
How old are they? asked Obama.
Suzy replied, “They’re so young, their eyes aren’t even open yet.”
“And what kind of kittens are they?” “Democrats,” answered Suzy with a smile.
Obama was delighted. As soon as he returned to his car, he called his PR chief and told him about the little girl and the kittens.
Recognizing the perfect photo op, the two men agreed that the president should return the next day, and, in front of the assembled media, have the girl talk about her discerning kittens.
So the next day, Suzy was again standing on the sidewalk with her basket of “FREE KITTENS” when another motorcade pulled up, this time followed by vans from ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN.
Cameras and audio equipment were quickly set up, then Obama got out of his limo and walked over to little Suzy.
“Hello, again,” he said, “Id love it if you would tell all my friends out there what kind of kittens you’re giving away..”
“Yes sir,” Suzy said. “They’re Republicans.”
Taken by surprise, the president stammered, “But… but… yesterday, you told me they were DEMOCRATS.”
Little Suzy smiled and said, “I know. But today, they have their eyes open.”
December 9th, 2009 at 8:47 am
I think he could be a Chad Pennington type QB.
Good worker good manager but will never scare a team with his arm.
That might get you a good record but against the top teams they will scheme him out of the game.
That means he can be our transitional QB.
I think you can bring in a young QB to sit and learn now.
Or you decide JR is that young QB.
But Gradkowski will never get you to the top of the mountain.
I say dump JR now.
Sign David Carr and let him and Grads scrap it out for the #1
December 9th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Morning Nation.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Larz,
Wow, you are one of few of the Nation that is not losing their minds after a one game performance by a player. There is hope for some of us!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I read on a local blog that Al Davis is upset with the defensive coordinator for modifying the defensive coverages. Al can’t be that inflexable, can he?
December 9th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Exla,
LMAO…good one.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Against a good team you need to lean more toward the run game.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Come on, David Carr? The guy underwent a huevos removal after Texas and is now a eunich.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Meetings starting./
Later Nation!
GO LAKERS!!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:54 am
here~~~~~~ kitty kitty
December 9th, 2009 at 9:00 am
I never seen so many people discredit a 300 yard 3 TD game by a QB in Pittsburgh in December.
Think about it for a second.
And remember he threw for 300 yards with… Cable who cant’t coach, a bunch of young crappy WR’s, one of the worst O-lines, and shyty Justin Fargas being the focal point of the running game, or at least that’s how the story is told.
So which way is it?
December 9th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Kiffin the pimp????????LMAO!
“The NCAA is probing Tennessee’s football recruiting practices, according to several prep prospects, their family members and high school administrators, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
Much of the investigation is centered on the use of recruiting “hostesses” who have helped the program convince prep prospects to choose Tennessee by befriending prep prospects and attending their high school games, according to the report. Because the hostesses are considered an extension of the university, it could be considered a violation of NCAA rules if they helped recruit prospective athletes off campus.
Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton confirmed the school was being investigated but declined to address the allegations in the report. “Typically, we do not comment on inquires that are in progress,” he said, according to the newspaper.
Tennessee has committed at least six secondary NCAA violations — unintended violations of rules not deemed to have given the school an unfair competitive or recruiting advantage — since Lane Kiffin took over as coach.
The NCAA appears to be strongly interested in Tennessee’s use of hostesses — students who are part of a university group that hosts prospective students on campus visits, including athletes. It was not clear whether the university sent the hostesses to visit the football players, the newspaper reported.
In one case, hostesses attended a football game at James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan, S.C., one of the nation’s best high school programs, where at least three potential Tennessee recruits were playing, according to the report.
Marcus Lattimore, a running back who had made an unofficial visit to Tennessee but was not interested in attending the school, said the hostesses brought signs, including one that read, “Come to Tennessee,” according to the report.
Two of Lattimore’s high school teammates, Brandon Willis and Corey Miller, have orally committed to Tennessee. Lattimore said the hostesses were “real pretty, real nice and just real cool” and thinks they had “a lot” of influence in his teammates making oral commitments, according to the report.
“I haven’t seen no other schools do that,” Lattimore said, according to the report. “It’s crazy.”
Gary Willis, Brandon Willis’ father, said the NCAA had interviewed his son about the hostesses’ visit to the game, according to The Times. Gary Willis said the girls met his son at Tennessee’s football camp last summer and told him they would be attending one of his games. He also said the trip was not arranged by Tennessee coaches or staff.
NCAA officials have visited with four prospects and are scheduled to visit two others this week, according to the report.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:02 am
I figure the David Carr talk is because of the great Jim Plunkett we will always look at fallen overall no 1 of course only 1 Jim Plunkett.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:03 am
“Cable who cant’t coach, a bunch of young crappy WR’s, one of the worst O-lines, and shyty Justin Fargas being the focal point of the running game.”
Mike Tomlin’s post-game lecture to the Steelers!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:05 am
I think they need to blitz the hell out of Cambell. Looks like the Raiders secondary can handle the WR’s. The need to cause chaos, and make JC look like the typical qb that he is.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:06 am
It will be good to see how DC’s around the league try to defence Gradkowski….That TD to Chaz was set up on a pitch 2 Fargas that got 10 yds earlier.Heat of the game steAlers see the same pitch coming to Fargas and
BINGO….I think DC’s around the league are gonna have their hands full.Man Grads and Fargas SOLD that pitch, a thing of beauty,imo.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Vegas,
My only point is that we need to see this a couple more times before we crown him the QB for 2010. That’s all.
He wouldn’t be the first QB to come from nowhere, so there is a chance he could suddenly be a starting caliber NFL qb, but the odds are heavily against it and I don’t think you can call it after one good game.
Looking at all of his career starts you can see that this was out of the norm…yes he might have transformed before our eyes, but in all likelihood he will be back to form in the coming weeks.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Dakota,
You may need to see it a few more times, but I don’t, he is our best shot at winning the division in 2010.
After I posted about my last comment, I did think back on Kelly Holcombe of the Browns having like a 400 yard game in a playoff loss to the Steelers a few years back. So sure it could be a fluke.
Just seems like Al can totally luck into this one, as a leader like Bruce is exactly what this team needs post-Jamarcus.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Grad will be the starter next year. Mark my words.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Agree Morilla. We need to blitz Cambell, like we did Mcnab. Our corners should be ok.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Could it be some Paul HAckett magic???????????????????
December 9th, 2009 at 9:19 am
I see getting maybe 4-5 sacks this weekend. Their O-line is banged up and this is such a huge letdown game for the Redskins.
But we need more first-half points this weekend.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:19 am
I also think Fargas might have a hard time with Haynesworth in the middle ( if he is in.) Get it to DMAC on the edges.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Wake up JerryMac! Time to post.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:21 am
If we get off to a good start and put up a few points early, I see a 2 game win streak.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I agree that Gradkowski has yet to fully prove himself, but on the other hand, I keep reading how ‘it’s only one game’. I guess the Bengal last second comeback was a preseason game.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Redskins DT’s look a bit banged up.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/was/report
December 9th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Will at least I know we have a much better chance of winning a game with Grads at QB. He gives it all he has. That’s all I can ask for as a fan.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Vegas
Gradkowski
Career starts 15
Career stats
comp
269
att
505
Yards
2671
Comp%
53.3
Yards per play
5.29
TD
15
INT
16
Rating
65.2
15 starts, one glorious game…below average the rest of the time…which trend is more likely to continue?
December 9th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Prove himself??
He’s proven to me that he is a better player than Jadeadly right now.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Dakota Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Vegas,
My only point is that we need to see this a couple more times before we crown him the QB for 2010. That’s all.
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On the other hand, we’ve all seen enough of JaBustah to know that he is NOT the QB for 2010.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Dakota, please put up some Jadeadly stats.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:32 am
# DMAC Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Prove himself??
He’s proven to me that he is a better player than Jadeadly right now.
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Exactly! What’s there to prove? The alternative is JaWalrus. Case closed.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:32 am
The Big Banana Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:30 am
On the other hand, we’ve all seen enough of JaBustah to know that he is NOT the QB for 2010.
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I agree.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:33 am
DMAC Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Dakota, please put up some Jadeadly stats.
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Why? I am not advocating for Russell…we all know he sucks. I am advocating for a new QB in 2010.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Once again..
If you got a problem with Bruce,
you got a problem with yourself…
We finally have a QB who is trying to be his best, has done nothing but play well, motivate his teammmates and win 2 of 3. i’ll take that ANYDAY over what we’ve been given these last 4 years…
December 9th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I have said this before. The old lady is a Bucs fan and I had a chance to watch Grad play weekly. As a starter and as a back up. I was impressed with him when he played in Tampa. I always thought he was going to mature into a starter somewhere. I think his shot is with Oakland.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Let’s see how the rest of the season plays out before we talk about the QB position.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:35 am
AND the biggest thing,imo
He was prepared when called upon
December 9th, 2009 at 9:35 am
I agree that we need to be careful before labeling Grads the next best thing to come out of nowhere since Rich Gannon. But, he’s CLEARLY the better than Russell’s lazy fat azz. That much we know. We don’t need to see another game or even another throw to conclude that.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Gradkowski is a good quarterback. He looks good every time I’ve seen him. The naysayers are idiots.
But with DHB as your starting wideout, Peyton Manning would have a hard time being successful.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Totally agree Big.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Someone else needs to step on DHB’s foot.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I gave Russell the benefit of the doubt for a long time, but now that he has demonstrated that he is indifferent to being benched I no longer think he should be allowed to wear the silver and black. I hope he is cut this offseason.
Had he stood up and took this challenge on like a man and put in more work and effort, then I could see giving him another shot, but it appears he has not done so, so forget him.
But that doesn’t mean I am going to sit here and pretend we have our starting 2010 QB in Garbagekowski.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:39 am
If Huff did it, why can’t Jadeadly. Let’s cut this clown already!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:39 am
A picture of JaMarcus from a Chiefs website:
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=181388
December 9th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Who stepped on DHB’s foot anyway? That man deserves to have one of the game balls!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Morilla….I live north of Tampa and was intrigued when Gruden drafted him.So of course I read up on him and could see why Gruden would draft him.I knopw I said it B4 but its the completion % in college that Gruden saw… that 17 yard pass to JLH to start THEE DRIVE lol,was a bulls-eye with some pepper
December 9th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Lmao. Scroll down to the burger shot!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:41 am
DHB is a hardworder with speed that you can’t teach. I aint giving up on him yet
December 9th, 2009 at 9:43 am
I gave up on him this season. Maybe next year he will bring his hands with him. Still want the kid to succeed.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:45 am
For all to see, the off season Russell workout program:
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=181388
December 9th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dakota Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Kiffin the pimp????????LMAO!
Two of Lattimore’s high school teammates, Brandon Willis and Corey Miller, have orally committed to Tennessee. Lattimore said the hostesses were “real pretty, real nice and just real cool” and thinks they had “a lot” of influence in his teammates making oral commitments, according to the report.
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i’ll bet those girls have an oral commitment to tennessee…
December 9th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Gary Russell returning kickoffs is hilarious, get DMAC back there for the rest of the season to see what he can do, were not going to the playoffs and forget trying to save your job
December 9th, 2009 at 9:49 am
How do you catch the ball on the 10 yard line on a kickoff and only make it to the 15???????????
December 9th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Throw DHB back there. Maybe he can bust one loose and give him the confidence he is lacking.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I t wouldnt be in the best intrest of the team to use Dmac on KO’s at this point,imo
December 9th, 2009 at 9:51 am
JLH and the special teams play has really been dissapointing this season…should have kept Brian Schneider….
and Tom Rathman…
Two big losses on the coaching staff the last couple of years.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Inonewordraider,
intriguing as the idea might be to see a different kick-off return man, what makes you think that DMc wouldn’t just cough up the rock thereby deflating the entire squad?
December 9th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dakota,
A lot of those stats are before he got coached up by Tom Cable and now has 6 TD’s and 1 INT in his three starts in Oakland.
And yes I typed coached-up by Tom Cable without laughing.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:52 am
There’s got to be some undrafted player out there that can return kickoffs and punts. I’m tired of waiting for this Nick Miller kid. This has really hurt our field position.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:52 am
disappointing…ooops
December 9th, 2009 at 9:53 am
AFC offensive player of the week.
Against a tough Steeler defense in Pittsburg.
Something to be excited about!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:55 am
On Gradkowski:
Pros:Very accurate throwing for over 70% completion in his junior campaign; strong armed, very athletic; can beat teams running and throwing; tight spirals, strong armed; good leader, good holding point and release, can stretch the field vertically
Cons:Needs to bulk up from 210 lbs.; does not have the best height at 6′2; has not faced the best defenses playing in the MAC, but neither did Roethlisberger
December 9th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Dakota,
speaking of disssssappppointments, McF…
December 9th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Gradkowski has never been 6′2″ in boots. Why do people make up this stuff?
December 9th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Do you guys think some credit should go to Paul Hackett? Because it sure as hell didn’t work with Jadeadly.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Yep top 2 bottom and inside-out,this one is SWEET
December 9th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Men who are 5-10, or 11 always claim to be six feet tall.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Cap’nBlack,
5′11″ appears about correct for the conquering hero.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:03 am
M Lonetree Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Dakota,
speaking of disssssappppointments, McF…
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I know I know
December 9th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Fox Sports has Grad at 6′1. However, nothing else matters except results! Stabler had passes knocked down, as did JaMarcus and Gannon. All over 6′4.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Maybe he was 6′2″ back when he had hair?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:06 am
hmmm… i’ve been reading for weeks that the Raiders are simply not using McTiptoe correctly…
and i agree…
using McTiptoe as a running back is clearly a mistake…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:06 am
http://www.igglesblog.com/photos/uncategorized/bgrad.jpg
Maybe he was 6′2″ back when he had hair?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Anyone see his side-arm like submarine delivery on passes that would have been batted down at the LOS
December 9th, 2009 at 10:11 am
any 5′10″ guy can get to 6′2″…
here’s how:
stay in the prone position when you wake up and have a chiropractor come in and stretch you…
then… have one of those tennessee girls visit to give you a massage (preferably with happy ending)…
now… if that doesn’t get you to 6′2″… nothing will…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:11 am
uhhhhh, how tall is Brees again?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Dakota Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:06 am
http://www.igglesblog.com/photos/uncategorized/bgrad.jpg
Maybe he was 6′2″ back when he had hair?
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can’t open it… so let me ask…
is it up in a bun ???
December 9th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Gannon was over 6′4″?
No way.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Morilla, exactly…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:13 am
When I said Gradkowski had yet to fully prove himself, I didn’t mean as in ‘better than Russell’ but rather as in ‘long term solution’. I would have thought that would be obvious.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Correction, Gannon is 6′3″
December 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Sure 4eva,
I saw it, but also saw him slide into a lane where he could get the ball off w/out being swatted.
Saw him pull one down that looked like it was gone, and run for a 1st.
You act like he doesn’t know how to play within his skill set, and that is NOT one of Bruces problems.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:16 am
VanHeathen Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Sure 4eva,
I saw it, but also saw him slide into a lane where he could get the ball off w/out being swatted.
Saw him pull one down that looked like it was gone, and run for a 1st.
You act like he doesn’t know how to play within his skill set, and that is NOT one of Bruces problems.
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I think 4eva was trying to say that it is a good thing the way he throws it sidearm to avoid the ball getting knocked down sometimes…right 4eva?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:17 am
with Drew Brees lighting it up at 6 ft even, Grads has someone to look up to.
Florida Pete,
Who can figure out which way to send the former Hog? He does not seem to be feeding at the trough of scintillating results. And did you see how easily Pittsburgh dissected the effing gadget play? Opposing coaches know that McFade isn’t utilized often in any base plays as he doesn’t produce, so they have their men watching for tricks whenever he is in.
And then there are the fumbles.
Perhaps he could be a gunner on punt coverage.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Bruce does not have superhuman talent, but he gets results. All that matters!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Does anyone remember Doug Flutie?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am
others were talking about height issues and that is one way he he deals with so called height issues as my post intended
December 9th, 2009 at 10:20 am
That is correct Dakota….you saw it and most did 2 =)
December 9th, 2009 at 10:20 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Does anyone remember Doug Flutie?
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i think he prefers to be called:
The Magnificent Midget…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:21 am
It funny how people are trying to pick away at the iceberg. Height, past teams, etc , etc. Bottom line is the dude can play. Give hmi a shot to show his game. So far so good, I am happy with it.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Iceberg?
lmao
December 9th, 2009 at 10:26 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Bruce does not have superhuman talent, but he gets results. All that matters!
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but can you imagine just how good he could be if he did have superhuman talent…
Greg Papa: Gradkowski back to throw… forced out of the pocket… nobody is open… HE THROWS IT ANYWAY… TOWARD THE END ZONE… GRADKOWSKI IS RUNNING DOWN FIELD… OH MY GOD!!! HE CAUGHT THE FUKKING BALL !!!!
TOUCHDOWN RAIDERS !!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:26 am
EVERYBODY DRINK IT!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Gradkowski is the type of QB who wins with smarts, and he has gotten better each game he’s started. I believe we have found our QB.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Florida, love your call!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:27 am
yep getting MASSIVE AIR outta this one =)
December 9th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Here’s to hoping Garbagekowski throws for 300 yards and 3 TDs again this weekend. I will gladly take all your guys’ flack if he does so…
Just don’t let your little hearts be broken if he comes back down to earth with a normal 200 yard performance.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:34 am
My Bad 4eva,
didn’t read that right…
I’m Drinking the Kool Aid, just like Mrs. Gradkowski made it for me herself!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Kid has heart and it shows on every play. Now if we can only find someone who is willing to step up and be our vocal leader on the D.
Nnamdi???????
December 9th, 2009 at 10:36 am
metaphors dakota,,, you continue to shock me everyday.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Its all good VanHeathen….we’re all STILL DRINKING ITTTTTTTTTTTTT
December 9th, 2009 at 10:38 am
I’ve watched the Raiders Steelers game several times and made a few observations about Gradkowski: when the pressure was closing in all around him, Bruce kept his wits and either made a play or got rid of the ball without a loss of yardage. Also, I watched his eyes and saw no fear or confusion. He appeared to be thinking ahead to the next play, not what happened on the last play.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:39 am
vote for Darrius Heyward-Bey for rookie of the year!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:39 am
If he throws for only 200 it will still be more than SkittlePants
December 9th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Dakota, all that matters is the win, not how it’s done. If you are not cheating, you are not trying.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Is an iceberg really a proper metaphor in this case Morilla? More like snow cone at this point I would think…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:40 am
“Vote for me. Come back player of the year!”
December 9th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Lil Skittlepantzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:41 am
no, not really.
the iceberg is the root problem that everyone builds up. And in this case the QB position , it is quite fitting. Maybe it should be f-in Mt. Everest.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Yo Dakota!
Garbagekowski? Really?
This kid has sparked a franchise that 6 weeks ago was the ‘laughing stock’ of the league. Won 2 of 3, doubling our win total. And he’s “garbage”.
Don’t let our blindness, ruin your ability to see…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:42 am
“your”
December 9th, 2009 at 10:42 am
if the Raiders defense can find a way to best Matt Cassel, Donovan McNabb, Carson Palmer & Ben Roethlisberger … I think they can handle Jason Campbell!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Raiders Comeback Player of the Year goes to:
Jamarcus Russell for coming back each week to watch the game…
really big of him…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:43 am
As long as we don’t turn the ball over. Redskins D is pretty good.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Dakota, any relation to Tim Kamakazi?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Both Jamarcus and Gradkowski are good kids, but for some reason JMR doesn’t seem to have that burning desire; and that is really odd, because considering his background you would expect that fire. He reminds me of David Thompson (NBA) who had a world of talent and just let his life slip away indulging himself.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:45 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Dakota, any relation to Tim Kamakazi?
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Lol, nope…
Are you related to John Herrera?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:46 am
there is only one key to winning this weekend:
will DHB be in the lineup???
if the answer is yes… put your money on the Foreskins…
if no… hey… we got a real good shot at winning…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Lol, nope.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:48 am
there is only one key to winning this weekend:
will DHB be in the lineup???
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Pete,
DHB contributes more to the Raiders than you do to this blog!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I would trust John over Kamakazi everyday of the week. John’s not trying to sell a newspaper.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
draft Ndamukong!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
DMAC is explosive, he could take one to the house at anytime. It’s no longer a matter of saving his energy and keeping him healthy due to his importance in the run game as we have 2 other competent backs. He may cough one up but Fargas coughed many up his first couple years, gotta learn sometime and no better time when were out of the playoff hunt. The more touches he gets regardless of situation the more confident he’ll become thus he’ll improve in the run game as well
December 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
So, if we win two more games this year and go 6-10, are all of you going to want coach Cable back for another try?
We do play the Redskins and Browns and a fading Broncos team….we have a good shot at winning two more games I would think…
December 9th, 2009 at 10:51 am
No. I want Zack Crokett for HC!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Dakota, I do not believe Cable has done anything to get himself fired. The only coaches I though really stepped on it as HC were Kiffin, Shell-both times, Bugel and Shanahan. I really liked Gruden and Flores, but loved John Madden.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:54 am
thought
December 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Dakota,
so much coaching turnaround has killed this team. Al Davis drafts are so bad that fans are just hoping to reach 8-8 each year. If we dump Cable now after Al backed him against Hanson and the history of violence towards women, chose him over Gilbride, etc it will be back to square one. There is no guarantee that the next coach will be better than Cable either. nobody wants to work for Al. young guys like Kiffin may use us as a stepping stone and have 1 foot out the door the day they sign Al’s cheapskate contract with no authority.
If Cable can rally this team to a 6-10 record I think he stays, for at least 1 more year. and I’m fine with that
a new coach likely means that Hackett, Tollner, Marshall, etc are gone as well … this team needs continuity imo
December 9th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Cable has a history of violence toward women? Please explain?
December 9th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Al Davis will probably pass on Ndamukong Suh in the draft because he was coached by Bill Callahan for 2 or 3 years …
crazy old man!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Captain,
find the story reported by ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’
December 9th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Rockstar, assassin, whatever you are. Prove your libelous post against Cable?
December 9th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Anyone has the status on Gallery? If back in the lineup, Cable should seriously think of getting Walker prepared to play RG.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Oh, on ESPN. I don’t get facts there. I prefer a court of law. You are a moron.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:06 am
have
December 9th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Rockstar,
Sounds familiar to last year when people were just happy we went 3-3 to end the year. What did it turn into the following year…one win every three games so far.
Now we might win 6 games in 2009 and that will be enough to give hope for 2010?
I just can’t buy it…too many times has this team looked lost and unprepared under Cable. We win one and then take a couple of weeks off…
If Cable can get this team to 7-9 (and be competitive even in the losses) then I will get off his back…but from past experience, I just don’t see that happening.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Rockstar, you are a whiney punkazz
December 9th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Dakota, that is not only a Cable problem that has gone on here for several years.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Captain,
google “tom cable + outside the lines”
should be easy enough to find.
educate yourself
December 9th, 2009 at 11:12 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Dakota, that is not only a Cable problem that has gone on here for several years.
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I understand that, but it is still the job of the head coach to have the team ready to play week in and week out. It is not impossible…even Kiffin had this team ready to play almost every week in 2007, we lost a ton of 4th quarter games that year.
On the other hand, Cable wins a game, then the team is blown out…9 blowout losses under Cable thus far…he needs to show that he can get this ready every week. Not win every week, but just be ready to play.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Dakota,
another thing to think about …
I know you’re not a Gradkowski fan, but Paul Hackett may be a big reason for his success. he’s certainly the reason that the Bucs drafted him and the Raiders acquired him this offseason. If Hackett gets fired along with Cable and his other cronies and Graddy gets resigned to compete for the starting job I think his chances of having success in another scheme under another coach are even far less than what you’re predicting for the rest of this season!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I don’t educate myself by reading an article from ESPN. If he has a court record than I would be interested in that. Otherwise, I do not care what a woman going through a divorce says through her attorney, or a girlfriend wanting a piece of his head coaching earnings. Try being less emotional and more objective…You must be a liberal?
December 9th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Can someone please do me a favor and go to Alameda and step on DHB’s other foot?
December 9th, 2009 at 11:16 am
CaptainBlack,
You do recall Tom Cable ADMITTING he hit his first wife right?
Take his word for it, not Rockstar’s.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Dakota, I want consistency too. I’m just not certain why it is not happening, and I am not ready to blame Cable yet. There seems to be a lot of cooks in the kitchen.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Try being less emotional and more objective…You must be a liberal?
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LOL. quite the opposite!
I’m sure MR, Kell, BSJ, TW and others will love this comment though …
December 9th, 2009 at 11:17 am
He said he slapped her for cheating. That is not a history of violence. That is an act of violence. Say, who have you hit in the past?
December 9th, 2009 at 11:18 am
First person fired should be our special teams coach! But then again, we have Russell returning kicks and Johnny Lee Scary returning punts.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I once punched a fellow marine in bootcamp. Do I now have a history of violence against marines? Please
December 9th, 2009 at 11:22 am
DMAC, I agree. Schneider should be asked back.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:22 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I once punched a fellow marine in bootcamp. Do I now have a history of violence against marines? Please
__________________
Please go sit in the corner and think about what you are saying.
lol
December 9th, 2009 at 11:23 am
later gents. back to work
December 9th, 2009 at 11:23 am
# inonewordraider Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
DMAC is explosive, he could take one to the house at anytime. It’s no longer a matter of saving his energy and keeping him healthy due to his importance in the run game as we have 2 other competent backs. He may cough one up but Fargas coughed many up his first couple years, gotta learn sometime and no better time when were out of the playoff hunt. The more touches he gets regardless of situation the more confident he’ll become thus he’ll improve in the run game as well
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DMac is a BUST as a NFL RB. He goes down quicker than a 25¢ hooker. His only salvation is to be repositioned as a slot WR. There, I believe, he could thrive by getting him the ball in the open and then he can run for a score. Face it on a regular basis, DMac vs. a front 7, he loses every time. He’s not built for a between the tackles RB. He’s had more than enough time and opportunity to prove this obsevation wrong. He hasn’t done it. Leave the running duty to the REAL RB’s – Fargas & Bush. Move DMac to WR and then let’s see what develops.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:26 am
This is a rather dull group.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Dakota, if that point was not clear, nobody can help.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I really want to agree with some of you guys about Cable…about continuity and all that stuff…
But I keep seeing the Giants, Jets, Broncos and Cowboys crushing us…and how most of the young players are not developing under Cable…and I just can’t buy what you are selling.
FIRE CABLE!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:30 am
I’m hoping that Cable keeps Walker and Morris in the lineup as RG & C respectively. Satele & Carlisle are not getting it done. This kind of move should stiffen up the pass protection. Now, if only we could find a decent replacement for Green.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:32 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Dakota, if that point was not clear, nobody can help.
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Your point was foolish…if you want to bring in a story about one man hitting another man into a conversation about a man hitting a woman, then I certainly think no one can help…you.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I believe L Walker was in 4 Gallery and Morris in 4 Satelle
December 9th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Everyone keeps talking about Al Davis and his picks. Besides Russell and the fact that he doesn’t have the work ethic to be great, I don’t think the draft has been that bad.
I know, DHB is a question mark, but look at this, We have a first round talent and a fouth round talent at WR. Our fouth round talent does have a lot of upside and with a dedicated QB to work with he will get better.
Tim Brown said that he thought DHB might have a depth issue as it appears the ball gets on top of him before he’s ready to catch. He said that he will be running a WR camp this year to help out some of the young WR and will be reaching out to DHB. It he he’s dropping these passes next season, I admmit he’s a lost cause.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:35 am
What young guys do you want to develop Dakota?
Darren sucks, Russell is a head-case and DHB can’t catch, but other than that there are a bunch of young guys developing.
Murphy, Miller, Mario, Branch, Huff, Chaz and of course Bruce.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:35 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I believe L Walker was in 4 Gallery and Morris in 4 Satelle
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Yes they were. But, what I’m suggesting is replacing Satele & Carlisle with Morris & Walker. Those two additions would make for a much stronger O=line.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:38 am
# McRaider5150 Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Tim Brown said that he thought DHB might have a depth issue as it appears the ball gets on top of him before he’s ready to catch. He said that he will be running a WR camp this year to help out some of the young WR and will be reaching out to DHB. If he’s dropping these passes next season, I admmit he’s a lost cause.
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Sounds like T. Brown is campaigning for a job with the Raiders once again.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:38 am
As bad as the DHB pick was, Murphy was just as good.
tough to find another 2009 4th rounder coming anywhere close to producing more than Murphy is right now.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:39 am
You don’t think it is important to develop those three first round picks that cost upwards of $100 million dollars Vegas?
December 9th, 2009 at 11:40 am
The way the draft has gone in recent years, I wouldn’t mind trading the first round pick for a proven vet.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:43 am
a very high percentage of the time, first round picks dont mean sh-t. Look at the numbers. So many quality players are buried in the draft, it’s about scouting and knowing the players.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:43 am
My vote is to give Bey some time to develop into a quality WR. Don’t blame him that he was picked 7th in the draft. That’s on AD. Rightfully, he should have been a late 1st or 2nd round pick. That fact combined with the fact that the QB he’s been working with is terrible might acount for his lack of development. Let’s not shoot him yet. Give him another year and time with a QB that can throw an accurate pass and let’s see. Who knows, he might end up as the next Cliff Branch or warren Wells. He’s a good kid with a good work ethic. He deserves a little more time.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Can’t do much if Darren is the easiest tackle in the league and Russell has other priorities.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Dakota, the point being he slapped a woman once; therefore, he does not have a history of volence toward women. Your ignorance is unacceptable. Please sacrifice yourself at the alter of stupidty and end the bloodline.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
wow…
new guy’s feisty…
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