Why Davis would bring back Hanson
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 10:14 pm in Oakland Raiders.
It’s unusual for any employer to bring back a subordinate employee who unsuccessfully assisted the case of law enforcement against his supervisor.
But this, of course, is not any employer.
The return of Randy Hanson to the same building which inhabits Tom Cable will surely be painted as another example of Raiders dysfunction.
It’s an easy case to make, and not necessarily incorrect.
It’s another chance to rail at the Raiders for everything they’ve come to represent, and we’re not talking about the “greatness” and `commitment to excellence” that the “Team of the Decades” has clung to since it fell off the face of the earth in 2003.
Having Hanson back in any capacity, even if he never gets within 10 feet of Cable, is something the coach didn’t have in mind, especially when he’s in a four-game stretch run in an attempt to keep his job.
But Hanson’s life dream was to be a Raider, and Cable has separately echoed the same sentiment. That they shared the same dream means nothing to them, even if it means something to Al Davis, the man that hired them both.
While it appears unlikely that Cable and Hanson can work in the same place at the same time, wait a few months and maybe things will be decidedly different.
Also take the following into account and in so doing, understand Hanson’s rebound isn’t quite the stunner it seems:
– Davis doesn’t believe in chemistry or harmony.
He’s said it on more than one occasion. It’s a competitive business, even within an organization.
Men will argue and be combative. It’s survival of the fittest. If one coach bumps into another, who bumps into another, and someone winds up with a jaw fracture, it’s unfortunate, but not nearly as important as if a player was hurt.
Davis has openly scoffed the notion of locker room chemistry, even as Lane Kiffin and Cable (who has gone to great lengths to disassociate himself with his predecessor) have espoused the virtues of one-for-all and all-for-one.
– Davis doesn’t believe in chain of command.
He’s said it on the record in those very words.
“Chain of command, I don’t believe in chain of command.”
It’s the same thing as the locker room. It doesn’t matter if everyone is on the same page. Better to have dissenting views and people without a distinct rung on the ladder looking to advance. Keep job titles and descriptions as vague as possible.
– Nobody wants to pay for services not rendered, and Davis takes it to an extreme.
How many other owners would go the overhead projector route to avoid paying Kiffin, rather than just write the check and be done with it?
Maybe it makes Davis a visionary, or maybe it just makes him cheap. Either way, he’s not one to let someone off the hook in terms of working in the building if he can do anything to help the cause when that person is getting a paycheck.
Taking all that into account, the fact that Hanson’s parking code is active again on Harbor Bay Parkway isn’t so far-fetched.
Davis figures Cable will coach the team, Hanson will work in the scouting department, and have little if any interaction. If they’re both dedicated to the Raiders they don’t have to go out for drinks at the end of the day.
As for what each man thinks about the other still being there, who cares? What the television and print media thinks counts for even less (even if selected reporters are put on notice that Al isn’t happy with the way things are portrayed).
If Cable wants to remain coach of the Raiders, he’ll put a product on the field that Davis thinks can win in 2010. If not, he’ll be out of a job.
If Hanson wants to stay in the organization, he’ll continue to bleed silver and black. Maybe he’ll be one of those Raiders employees who hangs around for years, or be cast off when his contract expires.
It’s nothing Davis is interested in addressing with a game coming up Sunday against the Redskins.
You want a successful business model, check with Fortune 500.
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December 9th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
# Richard Bentley Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Can’t fire an employee without cause?? Read the DA’s statement. He didn’t believe Hanson and there was no corroboration by the other witnesses. Trying to press crmininal charges by making a false statement should be defendable grounds for dismissal. And a little frontier justice wouldn’t hurt either. That DOES happen in real life, you know, Rico.
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DA DIDN’T say he didn’t believe Hanson. Never stated he made any false statements, either.
What the DA did was decline to press charges.
Happens all the time.
DA has to decide if the evidence is strong enough to go through the motions. It’s costly to put on a trial. And it’s the DA’s job to decide if there is very strong odds of winning a conviction with the evidence presented.
All of the assts in the room were “looking elsewhere”.
No one “saw anything”.
The whole planet knew Cable decked Hanson..even the meek, weak, and clueless. Proving it beyond a shadow of a doubt is another story.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
For once I agree with MaddenRaider. This was a vindictive move by Davis directed at Cable. A little weasel nobody who tried to set up Cable with false charges now is back in the fold. If he doesn’t have anything on Davis, this is spitting in Cable’s face. He means nothing to the organization in terms of value; he can be replaced with someone who isn’t a sneak and a liar who will provide the same level of value. I see no other reason (with the caveat above) why Davis would do this other that to put Cable down, the guy who has no ego, who believes in the team, and who is willing to work with Al. Al, that is the height of ingratitude.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Rico,
No supporting evidence was provided by anybody else. Read the DA’s statement. He obviously doesn’t believe Hanson.
Out.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
# Raider75 Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Al brought Hanson back to keep him happy. This keeps him from filing a civil suit until the season is over at least.
This avoids a BIGGER and LONGER media circus that would keep the Raiders in the news every week as more and more evidence was “leaked” by Hanson’s lawyer to gain public support before a trial.
This way, it runs a few days and then disappears when Tiger gets drunk again, the Patriots lose again, or Big Ben and Hines Ward stop pretending and finally admit they are lovers.
Al didn’t tell Cable because, in Al’s mind at least, it has nothing to do with Cable’s job. Cable’s job is COACHING the players on the field, not telling the owner who they can hire for the scouting department.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
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December 9th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
LOL…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6wRkzCW5qI
December 9th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
5-11 again my friends…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/305440-oakland-raiders-will-finish-5-11#comment
December 9th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
this is just another example of Al Davis’ shortcomings as an owner and business man. how is it a good thing to bring Hanson back?? NOTHING positive will come of this. also, excellent timing. what better way to overshadow a possibly galvanizing victory by bringing back a disgruntled employee who will no doubt give soundbite fodder to the mainstream media. Al Davis was once a great owner. he is now a complete joke.
in his current state, Davis couldn’t successfully manage a Denny’s.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
You guys are assuming a lot.
How many players really give a sh*t about some scrub, scout team brown-noser who got his azz kicked by the Coach?
Seems the situation is much more embarrassing for Hanson. He goes from working WITH the players to being a gofer on the scout team.
Most likely getting sent to cold azz stadiums to watch worthless Bowl Games and take notes on potential 7th round draft picks.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
coach Elkins,
Wiht all seriousness, you’re a moron. Why do you even call yourself a coach when you dont even understand the basics of winning?
Here is an idiotic excerpt from your article…..”Instead of the Coach himself taking responsibility for the teams lack of success early on, he presented a scapegoat in the likes of Russell to hide his inabilities as a football coach. Are these the type of qualities of a successful leader?”
OMG, do you realize that you cannot coach desire and effort? Did Russell ever showed to you that he had desire and efforts to be a starting qb in the nfl? Anyone who defends Russell and blame others are just dillusiional.
Please remove the coach title from Elkins…
December 9th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
# Richard Bentley Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Rico,
No supporting evidence was provided by anybody else. Read the DA’s statement. He obviously doesn’t believe Hanson.
Out.
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DA said the 3 witnesses “did not collaborate Mr. Hanson’s story”.
Take your time, and figure out what that means.
Oh..and “Out”?? oh geez. Don’t tell me you’re a Rome dweeb?
December 9th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
# Coach Elkins Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
5-11 again my friends…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/305440-oakland-raiders-will-finish-5-11#comment
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LOL! Here’s some free advice “coach”. Don’t post articles from yourself as a source to back up your opinion.
Here’s some more…
Just because you “coach” your daughter’s soccer team does not make you an authority on the NFL.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Richard Bentley Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
For once I agree with MaddenRaider.
………….
Gee, thanks. Seriously. Don’t talk me up too much.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
AIG, your take on Hanson’s return, please.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
“out” went out about 10 years ago.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:14 am
He’ll be one of those slimy leaches that stick around for years that pull this organization down. He’ll keep him around because he sucks up to him and is “loyal” (at least to Al Davis). God, we have to clean house. Davis doesn’t know how to pick the people to work around him. I really believe this is the Person Davis was planning on picking to be the “Personnel Man” when he fired Kiffin. Disgusting
December 10th, 2009 at 12:22 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 12:14 am
” I really believe this is the Person Davis was planning on picking to be the “Personnel Man” when he fired Kiffin.”
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Comment of the day
December 10th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Yep RMR….so everyone asking for Al to pick a GM, careful what you wish for. Maybe we should put stipulations in there….a GM with some sense and experience who’s not backstabbing or a perfect immitation of Al himself.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:30 am
I think he thought Madden would come here as GM when Madden announced his retirement shortly after taking a week off from MNF to hang out with a bunch of Raider people at Upshaw’s funeral. Turns out Madden’s reunion was nothing more than just that. He’d shoot himself before taking a job with Davis again.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:35 am
Raider75 Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
# Raider75 Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Al brought Hanson back to keep him happy. This keeps him from filing a civil suit until the season is over at least.
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BULL $hit! He kept him because he’s a sycophant weasel who is backstabbing, slippery and ‘claims’ to have the “Best for the Raiders in mind” and Al buys it.
Al probably thinks he’s giving this “loyal” employee a 2nd chance to prove himself.
December 10th, 2009 at 2:01 am
RAIDER 75:
Your post#4 sums it up well. That’s exactly all it is.
Al may well not renew Hanson’s contract but for now there will be no civil suit or distraction during the remaining games.
Al is actually handling this as well as he can-and if you don’t like it, he does’t care anyway.
December 10th, 2009 at 3:52 am
our fearless leader, JerryMc, makes a quite idiotic reference in closing his thoughts on this one.
Fortune 500? I guarantee that if you crawled up the a$$ of any of those companies with the same microscope that is used to examine the Raiders you would find many sinister dealings, lots of people crawling all over one another trying to get to the top, employee animosities and hatreds, and a willingness to screw anyone and everyone to make a buck. Wow, such a stellar model to follow.
December 10th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Florida Pete,
Amy? I’d be willing to find out.
December 10th, 2009 at 4:04 am
Good Morning NATION!!!!
Big Al is of course old-school.I remember when I was in school and you were gonna be in a fight,we went to coach and we told him the problem.He would usually say ok 2 the fight after school.UNDER 1 CONDITION….
win lose or draw,when it was over you shook hand and it was over.If we didnt abide by those rules COACH would run you to death 4 the rest of the year.Needless 2 say there were fights and EVERYONE who fought abided by the rules
December 10th, 2009 at 4:06 am
This is football and to be expected,imo
December 10th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Randy Hanson, as head coach will be introducing:
the Zipperhead Offense…
the Zipperhead Defense…
the zipperhead offense consists of 4 wr and a rb streaking to the endzone on every play… the winner is the one who catches the ball…
the zipperhead defense is a defense where, on any given play… each defender picks a guy to defend… and has to make sure he doesn’t get the ball…
that’s it…
basically foosball on a field…
December 10th, 2009 at 4:43 am
Hanson as head coach next year? Are you serious? We need to keep Cable, he’s been great… He had a rubbish team given to him at the end of yet another rubbish season and now he’s making them great – look at Huff’s improvement…and Chaz Schilens and Murphy…plus the O-line is starting to play well!
GO CABLE!!
December 10th, 2009 at 4:50 am
we heard it here 1st Pete!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 5:28 am
lmao
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Dakota Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
Al Davis sent to me
Twelve draft picks busting,
Eleven lawsuits pending,
Ten Losses a-leaping,
Nine sycophants dancing,
Eight wide-receivers dropping,
Seven linebackers whiffing,
Six DBs burning,
Five injured o-line-men!
Four offensive coordinators,
Three leases broken,
Two cities jilted,
And a coach that is very an-gry!
December 10th, 2009 at 5:32 am
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December 10th, 2009 at 5:40 am
How long did it take to make that one up?
December 10th, 2009 at 5:42 am
I dunno….Since it was Dakota he prolly wrote it as he was making it up =)
December 10th, 2009 at 5:42 am
I don’t even think Al is old school he has always been for better and lately worse a true maverick who just does things his own way and you just watch and go ok didn’t see that one coming.
December 10th, 2009 at 5:47 am
Maybe as an owner its as simple as wanting 2 keep both valued employees
December 10th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Oh…how the world turns in Raider land!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 6:09 am
4evaRaider Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 5:28 am
lmao
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Dakota Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
Al Davis sent to me
Twelve draft picks busting,
Eleven lawsuits pending,
Ten Losses a-leaping,
Nine sycophants dancing,
Eight wide-receivers dropping,
Seven linebackers whiffing,
Six DBs burning,
Five injured o-line-men!
Four offensive coordinators,
Three leases broken,
Two cities jilted,
And a coach that is very an-gry!
GOTTA ADMIT…THAT WAS FUNNY AND CREATIVE!!!
GOOD ONE DAKOTA!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 6:12 am
No kidding Hwnrdr lololololo
I wonder how we gonna out do our selves next time lmao
December 10th, 2009 at 6:13 am
like the grains of sand in the hour glass
These are the ways of the Raiders =)
December 10th, 2009 at 6:16 am
4evaRaider Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 6:13 am
like the grains of sand in the hour glass
These are the ways of the Raiders =)
Hey…with all the long time soap operas being cancelled…you never know…Al may have something up his walker!
December 10th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Amy Trask as GM.
She would probably kick ass.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:23 am
well he’ll have lots of “content” for that venture,like I’m sure lol
December 10th, 2009 at 6:24 am
morning all.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Good Morning Neilb…
December 10th, 2009 at 6:27 am
4evaRaider Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 5:47 am
Maybe as an owner its as simple as wanting 2 keep both valued employees
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Al does not value employees! LOL
Morning All
December 10th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Sorry…good morning Kirk, BalckSunday, Centurian…4eva!
What’s new this morning?
December 10th, 2009 at 6:27 am
It’s a bit of a surprise this Hanson move,I must admit.I think it will be a case of “keep your job and your mouth shut”.How longs his contract anyway?
December 10th, 2009 at 6:28 am
Morning Exla
December 10th, 2009 at 6:28 am
morning Hwnrdr.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Go Laker’s. What a 4th Q.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Amy looks fine,wouldn’t say no.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:34 am
I feel sorry for Tom Cable’s wife.
She probably got the “Brandon Marshall treatment” after Tom found out Randy was brought back to work in Oakland.
He has to be pretty angry about the situation. who wouldn’t be?
Jerry Mac made a funny!
“Just another Whack-a-Mole day in Oakland, where one problem resurfaces the moment you put the mallet to another.”
LOL
December 10th, 2009 at 6:36 am
I think we should give Cable a break……he brings smash mouth football to the Raiders…
December 10th, 2009 at 6:36 am
lmao!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 6:37 am
# ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 2:01 am
RAIDER 75:
Your post#4 sums it up well. That’s exactly all it is.
Al may well not renew Hanson’s contract but for now there will be no civil suit or distraction during the remaining games.
Al is actually handling this as well as he can-and if you don’t like it, he does’t care anyway.
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I disagree. This guy breeds strife and discord. He probably was whispering in Davis’s ear about Kiffin. Then created the whole thing with Cable. He CAUSES trouble. It’s not an accident. He’s slimy. He’s covert. You don’t want him anywhere around the Raiders activities.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:37 am
he REALLY does define smash-mouth lol
December 10th, 2009 at 6:37 am
who cares about Nick Miller?
it’s obvious Gary Russell is our best KR since Desmond Howard!
somebody send a “GET WELL SOON” card to Gallery & Ellis though. We’ll need them for the last 4 games – especially Denver & Baltimore!
December 10th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Very frustrating Al, very frustrating.
Within a few hours yesterday, we go from the “lockerroom message” back to the twilight zone.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:40 am
You know…it could be Al’s message to Cable…
What the heck are you doing winning with Gradkowski?
Hey…just reaching…
December 10th, 2009 at 6:41 am
“But Hanson’s life dream was to be a Raider, and Cable has separately echoed the same sentiment. That they shared the same dream means nothing to them, even if it means something to to Al Davis, the man that hired them both”.
Is there anyone on this site who hasn’t had that dream ?
December 10th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Hanson was brought back because Al Davis is cheap? He wants to save a buck and he hires Raider fans to work in the scouting dept?
I’m pretty sure the AM crew could do a better job with personnel & scouting than Davis & Hanson and do it for free in their spare time just to see this team get back to greatness.
Is Al trying to get Cable to resign with this move? It’s a huge slap in the face (or punch in the jaw) however you want to look at it.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Exactly…that is what I been trying to say…Rockstar…
Good Morning by the way…
December 10th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Much ado about nothing,imo
Tom Cable was brought in 2 COACH the TEAM.Al Davis has his way of supplying the players he gives to Tom Cable 2 Coach the team.
Al Davis even brought in a player from Mars.
Maybe Tom Cable has a say in the file completed by another division with-in AD Football but that file (draft) is put together by others that dont even have the right 2 address the Head Coach
December 10th, 2009 at 6:47 am
maybe
December 10th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I’m just reaching 2
December 10th, 2009 at 6:52 am
good morning!
December 10th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I think we should place both Heyward-Bey & Miller on IR and activate Javon Walker & Jonathan Holland at WR since we finally have a QB who can get the ball into the hands of the WR’s …
what do you guys think?
December 10th, 2009 at 6:55 am
well in any case we got serious issues on the O-Line
December 10th, 2009 at 6:55 am
WR’s
Murphy
Schilens
Higgins
Walker
Watkins (ST)
Holland (ST)
in that order
December 10th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Works for me Rockstar.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:57 am
BTW,some guy named Quinton Gather is slated 2 start 4 the Redskins
December 10th, 2009 at 6:58 am
at RB sorry
December 10th, 2009 at 6:59 am
all i know is DHB needs both hands replaced…
they can do hand grafts… yes???
December 10th, 2009 at 6:59 am
I think Morris can get the job done at LG or C. he’s much improved this season
Satele doesn’t impress me. Neither does Carlisle. Green does pretty well as a run blocker, but he stinks in pass protection without help from a back or TE
at least his penalties are down somewhat this year. 3 sacks allowed, 4 false starts and 1 holding call in our first 12 games …
December 10th, 2009 at 7:00 am
time to get some work done fellas.
have a great day. catch up with y’all later
December 10th, 2009 at 7:00 am
he missed 3 games tho didnt he???
December 10th, 2009 at 7:04 am
4eva…
What’s the status of Haynesworth ? Can’t see any reports.
Have a good ‘un Rockstar.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Make DHB a safety, he’s really good at breaking up passes.
Make Trevor Scott the middle linebacker.
And make Amy Trask the GM.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Washington Redskins
DeAngelo Hall, CB – No Practice (Knee)
Albert Haynesworth, DT – No Practice (Ankle)
Stephon Heyer, OT – No Practice (Knee)
Mike Sellers, FB – No Practice (Thigh)
Phillip Daniels, DE – Limited Practice (Knee)
Cornelius Griffin, DT – Limited Practice (Knee)
Justin Tryon, CB – Full Practice (Hip)
Oakland Raiders
Greg Ellis, DE – No Practice (Knee)
Robert Gallery, G – No Practice (Back)
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR – No Practice (Foot)
Nick Miller, WR – No Practice (Shin)
Samson Satele, C – Limited Practice (Calf)
December 10th, 2009 at 7:12 am
that was from the Redskins web page should have stated that
December 10th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Thanks 4eva…
Went on the ’skins site but noticed the cheerleaders instead.Ana on the first line is my fav.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Don’t want to jinx it but it looks like they’ve got no running game.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Too bad they outlawed stick-um. DHB could use the Lester Hayes treatment.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Amanda on 1st line look good 2!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 7:34 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Too bad they outlawed stick-um. DHB could use the Lester Hayes treatment.
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you could dip DHB into stickum and he still wouldn’t be able to catch the ball…
December 10th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Fred Biletnikoff introduced Hayes to stick-um during his rookie year.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Amanda’s fine ……just like brunettes more.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Have DHB return kicks… no one says he has a fumbling problem, just a catching problem. On kicks if he drops it he has plenty of time to pick it up and turn the jets on… (in reality my hope is that he gets smeared by a special teams stud and is out… indefinitely)
Jingle bells
the defense smells
the offense laid an egg
Davis slipped
he’s lost his grip
on reality HEY!
ok not as good as the other one but Im a rookie… forgive me
December 10th, 2009 at 7:41 am
DHB needs to invest in a JUGS machine and use it everyday to get his hands right (ala Tory Holt)…
Morning Nation,
Can’t wait for Sunday…
December 10th, 2009 at 7:41 am
No…..I like using a fullback to return kicks-shows how inept we are.
10/10 for effort!!
December 10th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Was going to mention a story I heard ’bout Jerry Rice catching bricks working with his dad.Then I thought if he can’t catch a JaMarcus brick then whats the point.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Stashing Hanson away in the dark room, or on the road scouting bowl games is not a bad thing. I agree with 75 and 4eva on this one. Would much rather have that option than Hanson doing the PUBLIC civil suit thing.
Cable has one foot out the door and another on a banana peel in Al’s mind, lol. All I know is Cable BETTER not lose against Washington this weekend!
December 10th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Yeah but we are using a smallish running back as a fullback in the first place… you didnt mention that in the disfunction!
So Randy Hanson in the scouting department may be the best thing ever… bear with me for a moment. Disgruntled employee is now in charge of making recommendations to Mr. Burns (we shall for ever call Hanson Smithers!) on scouting right, ya with me so far, disgruntled employee recommends HORRIBLE players for us to draft… and in the end they turn out to be BETTER than the players on Mr.Burns draft board.
Only in Oakland (or where ever Al is trying to move the team to)
December 10th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Cable and Gradkowski need to bring some of that 4th qtr magic in the first qtr and often this week. Washingtons defense is NO JOKE!
December 10th, 2009 at 7:52 am
This weeks test for our offense is going to be right at Kirk, IMO. Kirk has to have a big game against the pass this week. There’s going to be a lot of Moss and Thomas coming across his zone. If Morrison can makes some plays against the pass, I think we keep Washington to 10 pts or so. Thomas and Moss get going, might be a long day.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:52 am
test for our defense ..
December 10th, 2009 at 7:55 am
Jason Campbell…Trevor Scott…Trevor Scott…Jason Campbell…have fun
December 10th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Jhill’s alreay bongin!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 7:57 am
alreaDy lol….me 2
December 10th, 2009 at 7:57 am
“Stop the big play… its our Achilles heel” Tom Cable
Figure that out all by yourself big guy or did you have some help… the ‘big play’ is EVERYONES Achilles heel…
My take on Sunday… Washington is ravaged by injury, and it is not hard to get Jason Campbell to make mistakes. Same defensive game plan as we used against Philly. Washington is a game we could and should win (which almost guarantees we will find a way to lose)
December 10th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Haven’t seen the ’skins play this year.Have they used Randle El for any trick plays ? The way we over-pursue I’ll bet they’re thinking about it.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Always liked Randle-El….
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First-team All-American and All-Big Ten Conference as a senior as an all-purpose back at Indiana by The NFL Draft Report
Also added national first-team honors from the Football Writers Association
Performed as a quarterback, wide receiver and punt returner while at Indiana
Completed 118-of-231 passes for 1,664 yards and nine touchdowns along with finishing second on the team with 188 carries for 964 yards and eight scores
Also caught four passes for 30 yards, returned 16 punts for 149 yards, averaged 238.9 yards per game in total offense, 103.9 all-purpose yards per game and punted eight times for 240 yards
Played both baseball and basketball while at Indiana
Saw limited action as an outfielder on the 2000 IU baseball team but left the team midway through the season to concentrate on academics and football
Joined the 1998-99 IU basketball team following the football season
Majored in sports communications/broadcasting
December 10th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Just after 4 over here and I’m off for some dinner…
Enjoy your Thursday everyone…
December 10th, 2009 at 8:04 am
The Raiders dont over-pursue… the get into position for when the opponent eventually DOES run a play there!
December 10th, 2009 at 8:06 am
4eva…
Always liked players that give you options.With what looks like no running game I’m just a little worried he’ll do us for a big trick play.
Right,time for food…..
later…
December 10th, 2009 at 8:06 am
U2 Neilb
December 10th, 2009 at 8:07 am
4evaRaider Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 7:57 am
alreaDy lol….me 2
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LMFAO! Wassup man.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:09 am
you know it Jhill lmao!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Hoping 4 a win 4 the whole teams sake….got no time 4 much ado about nothing,imo =)
December 10th, 2009 at 8:15 am
All season, it seems like whenever the Raiders do something good on the football field, the Raiders “organization” does something dysfunctional to draw attention to itself. And then the team goes out and lays a dud.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Davis doesn’t believe in chain of command.
He’s said it on the record in those very words.
“Chain of command, I don’t believe in chain of command.”
That is what Tom Cable should tell Al on Gameday.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Raiders, please allow more plays to take shots at one on one match up with Mcfadden as receiver,formations from the backfield or on the line, vs linebackers.I know The Raiders have tried it without much success so far but I feel with Gradkowski gelling with the first string players this match up will work in the future.
Good luck with the back to back wins!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Darren McFadden is very much like Reggie Bush, except the Raiders dont get him the ball in space.
I dont understand why they dont have him running the wildcat also. He and Felix Jones are the reason there is such a thing as the wildcat in the first place. Have him taking the snap with the option to hand off to Bush, run it himself, and have DHB running an a reverse as another option. With Chaz and Miller running across the formation, as receiver targets… oh wait we would need an OC to put that together huh…
December 10th, 2009 at 8:27 am
i think we are gonna be hurting with our o-line banged up…
December 10th, 2009 at 8:28 am
bcz24
We need DHB on the IR, not running Wildcat plays.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:28 am
While Randy Hanson may be a puzzy and somebody who needs a knuckle sandwich now and again to get his head right, if he can help the team so be it. However, he should recognize that if his mouth gets in the way, somebody may force it shut. That must be made clear to him when he suffers an outburst.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:29 am
With the Skins favored by 1, it’s not going to be as easy as some think.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:30 am
word associtaion… who does this make you think of:
bulldog mouth, puppy dog ass
December 10th, 2009 at 8:30 am
I agree exla… but you and I both know that aint gonna happen. If we must play the scholarship players, why not try and get them involved in ways they MAY be productive…
December 10th, 2009 at 8:31 am
I thought Herrera would have had Hanson take over his job as pad-changer.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:32 am
This scholarship player would be more helpful bringing Gatorade to real receivers as they come off the field.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:34 am
priesttj Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Dakota, do youi finally see that I was right about DMC, we didn’t need him. Had we taken CJ look where we might be and gotten a LT to boot. No ones laughing now. DMC’s getting ripped in two in here. I told you he would struggle.
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For the tenth time or so…yes, I give you props for spotting Chris Johnson.
How many more times are you going to need reassurance?
I know we don’t get to communicate as much since I have limited my time on this blog to week days, but man, I have given you credit for CJ many times.
You nailed it buddy! Congrats!
But don’t give up on McFadden yet…like Florida Pete has.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Exla,
20-0 run in the 4th quarter? Destroyed the Suns the other day (again)…looks like they are sending messages to the lesser western conference challengers…just pack it up boys, you don’t stand a chance! lol
December 10th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Again… agreed. If we are talking about shoulds and woulds though we will be here all day. The Raiders SHOULD have started Grads after the week 2 sukfest at KC, Bush and Farglass SHOULD be getting the majority of carries. DHB SHOULD never have been drafted before the 7th round (Al saw 7 on the draft board next to his name and got confused)… See where im going with this.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Good Week Dakota.
Raiders Win!
Lakers Win!
Now if the Cubbies can pick up a pitcher and hitter at the Winter Meetings, life would be good! lol
December 10th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Gannon has praise for Gradkowski. See PFT
December 10th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Hey Dakota….did you see where Preisttj said CJohnson is a good RB???
December 10th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Sorry Al Davis, but the Team of the Decades moniker should be officially passed on to the Lakers.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:45 am
I missed that one 4eva.
lol
Glad you liked the 12 days of Christmas….
December 10th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Still the Team of the Decades… 11 losses for a Decade straight!
December 10th, 2009 at 8:48 am
And a coach that is very an-gry!!!! lmao
December 10th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Yes, the last line was the most difficult to come up with.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Dakota Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 8:34 am
But don’t give up on McFadden yet…like Florida Pete has.
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i don’t know that i would give up on him just yet…
i don’t believe he is or ever will be an NFL caliber running back…
but i do believe he may make an excellent receiver…
failing at that, i would call him a bust and move on…
December 10th, 2009 at 8:53 am
yep~~~~~
December 10th, 2009 at 8:57 am
DMC = the black Wes Welker… just sayin, will happen when we give him to NE for a Tom Brady autographed football rookie card and a stick of gum…
December 10th, 2009 at 8:59 am
2 early 2 tell ever since Dmac has been here the O-line has always not been 100%,always a patchwork line and that is frustrating,especially when you tring to evaluate someone.I would say the bigger disapointment at RB has been I need a break-Bush.I never seen a RB that continually take him self out of a GAME….I dont get that.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:00 am
here’s your chance Mike thankx can I have a break now WTF????
December 10th, 2009 at 9:06 am
yup, not a very bright boy…
but he is big and fast…
December 10th, 2009 at 9:07 am
DMC just needs decent run blocking.
Just out of interest, where do all you Raiders fans hail from?
I’m from Brighton, UK but atm in York, UK (I’ve never met another Raiders fan! :[ – Saw one this morning with a Raiders coat on!! Amazing!)
December 10th, 2009 at 9:10 am
thats prolly a good thing CenturionWR87 lol
December 10th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Nah I don’t agree – My cousin is a Packers fan in NY and he gets to watch the games in a Packers bar, with Packers fans – I want to watch with Raiders fans!!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:18 am
My housemates mocked me so much when we beat the Bengals and Steelers because I got so excited! I want to get excited with other people, not just alone – I sound like a hermit…. L.O.L
December 10th, 2009 at 9:20 am
UK Raider Nation
Forum based in the UK
RAIDERSLINKS.COM
December 10th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Im from Rochester NY. I live right in Buffalo Bills country and there are wayyyyy may Raiders bars than any other team around. Just no one goes there to watch the Raiders lose anymore. Its so hard to watch the constant struggles when EVERYONE knows what the problem is, and it just never gets fixed.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Hot Springs SD….mostly Broncos fans with a few Viqueens fans sprinkled in…there are some other Raiders fans around here, but most of them are in the county jail.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I hear you Bcz…but I find it more interesting watching the Raiders atm than Manchester United, my soccer team…
I wish they’d do the International Series next year!!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Donkeys fans…?! How do you cope?
December 10th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I carry a gun….
December 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am
# DT42 Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Davis doesn’t believe in chain of command.
He’s said it on the record in those very words.
“Chain of command, I don’t believe in chain of command.”
That is what Tom Cable should tell Al on Gameday.
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Haha! Nice!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am
as well they should be Dakota lol
Port Richey Florida….as you would guess mostly Bucs fans.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Morning NAtion!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Man. Al is all about rematches. He brought in Hanson with the condition that he pack up 40 pounds and meet Cable in training room for the Thrilla in Manilla 2. GO HANSON!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I love the massive range of places we’re all from. I was expecting Oakland, CA from almost everyone!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Centurion….
further up the coast from you…
December 10th, 2009 at 9:46 am
I’m from Oakland.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:48 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I think we should place both Heyward-Bey & Miller on IR and activate Javon Walker & Jonathan Holland at WR since we finally have a QB who can get the ball into the hands of the WR’s …
what do you guys think?
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That would make too much sense, RR. Sitting a guy that can’t catch and another that hasn’t played all year due to injury? Pffft!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I wan’t to see what the hell this Nick Miller kid gots. Our special teams suck this year and we’ve been waiting too long to see what he has. They must think he’s the next Wes Welker.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I’m from Florida. Born there. Lived there my whole life. We’re definitely from all corners of the globe!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Unless Nick Miller returns at 30% of all kicks/punts he fields for TD’s then he aint worth the 13 weeks he has held a roster spot!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:55 am
at least 30% i meant
December 10th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Chicago to L.A. to Mpls to N.W. Ohio
December 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Bulldog mouth and puppy dog ass? I’ve got it! It’s Florida Pete. Make that Florida Patrice
December 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am
centurionWR87 Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:07 am
DMC just needs decent run blocking.
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I’d disagree. The other 2 backs are averaging 4 yards per carry. That’s pretty acceptable…what they suddenly don’t block for Dmac?
I don’t think Fargas is even a middle-of-the-pack running back but he still puts up fair numbers. He has no vision, doesn’t make people miss, and just charges ahead and plows into people with reckless abandon. Bush gets pretty consistent yardage when he gets enough carries. Give him 20 carries per game he’d get 100 yards fairly frequently.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am
As long as he can reach the 30 yard line without fumbling, I’ll be satisfied. How do you catch a kickoff at the 15yd line and only make it to the 20yd line????
December 10th, 2009 at 9:58 am
England,Scotland,Denmark,Spain,Australia and New Zealand anywhere else ?
December 10th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Bush cant carry the ball 20x a game… hes got the stamina of Kimbo Slice
December 10th, 2009 at 9:58 am
DMC needs to bulk up his chicken legs. Blocking won’t help the fact that he trips over blades of grass.
December 10th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Yep I am suprised with Todd Watkins….we need 2 get him more involved than Javon,imo.He just has that penchent 2 get open on 3rd and whatever
***************************COLLEGE: Played at BYU, Grossmont College and Norfolk State…During his first game at BYU, made a 50-yard catch against double coverage to set up a touchdown in a 20-17 win over Notre Dame…Totaled 52 receptions for 1,042 yards and six touchdowns in his first season…Averaged a Mountain West Conference record 94.7 receiving yards per game and 20 yards per reception…Named Sports Illustrated’s best deep threat in the nation, first team All-MWC and honorable mention All-American…Finished his senior season with 40 receptions for 678 yards and a team-high nine touchdowns…In the Las Vegas Bowl against California, made five catches for 93 yards and a touchdown***********************
I would work this guy in…impressive,imo
December 10th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Instead of trying to get J Walker on the field,imo
December 10th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Let’s throw DMAC in the slot. He’s our hidden Percy Harvin of the Raider Nation.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:03 am
DMAC…
Did you watch the Vikes/’Cards game ? That’s exactly how I would use McFadden.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:03 am
We can’t take this Washington team too lightly. They come in with a pretty good defense. We need to blitz Cambell early and set the tone.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Yeah, they need to find him some packages, preferebly get him in open space.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:09 am
4evaRaider Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am
as well they should be Dakota lol
Port Richey Florida….as you would guess mostly Bucs fans.
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Cape Coral florida here… mostly just azzholes…
December 10th, 2009 at 10:11 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Bulldog mouth and puppy dog ass? I’ve got it! It’s Florida Pete. Make that Florida Patrice
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didn’t you embarrass yourself enough yesterday???
December 10th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I’d just like to see the Raiders try Dmac in the wildcat.Just once or twice.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:15 am
lmao
December 10th, 2009 at 10:19 am
pete, hardly
December 10th, 2009 at 10:22 am
pete, i expect nothing for folks like you, except ignorance. Life is tough, but when you are pete, it is even tougher.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Florida Pete Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:09 am
4evaRaider Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am
as well they should be Dakota lol
Port Richey Florida….as you would guess mostly Bucs fans.
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Cape Coral florida here… mostly just azzholes…
And of course, Pete lives in an area mostly of azzholes. The fruit certainly does not fall far from the tree.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:28 am
El Tigre Rules!!!!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:29 am
CaptainBlack Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:22 am
pete, i expect nothing for folks like you, except ignorance. Life is tough, but when you are pete, it is even tougher.
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uh-huh… let’s start with grammar… the word should be “from”… “from people like you”… i will give you credit for spelling, however…
you wouldn’t be the guy who uses “rather” instead of “whether”, would you???
now, speaking for myself… i can’t envision too many adults calling themselves “Captain” anything… so either your pecker is too small, or your nose is too big… either way, best to stay away from me…
December 10th, 2009 at 10:34 am
What happened to that “name for Dakotas’ son” competition ?
December 10th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Damn, it sucks to have Gallery out. Hopefully, Cable and the staff can work some more magic with Walker at LG.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Richard Seymour on slumping Patriots: ‘I could have helped’
Richard Seymour is not walking through that door to solve the Patriots’ current woes.
But the Raiders DT whom New England traded away days before the season says thinks didn’t have to get this bad in Foxborough.
“I know I could have helped,” Seymour told the Boston Herald. “No doubt about that.”
The Patriots dealt Seymour prior to Week 1 for a first-round draft pick in 2011. He has become a veteran leader on a young Oakland team, and said his role is akin to teaching the Raiders how to win.
But he said he would be able to make a difference for a New England defense that has been torched in recent weeks.
“I still have an impact,” Seymour told the Herald. “Maybe I don’t get the glory all the time, but I free up somebody else and our team gets the success. I know what I bring to the table. They wish it was that easy to replace me, but it’s not.
Seymour was unhappy with the timing of the trade, which left him with little time to move his young family at the start of a school year. And he had harsh words for coach Patriots coach Bill Belichick:
“You can’t just have great coaching and no talent. You’ve got to have both. Bill (Belichick) is an extremely smart coach. Extremely (smart) … but he thinks it’s his schemes all the time. He had players like ‘Hot Rod’ (Rodney Harrison), myself, Ty (Law), Willie (McGinest), (Tedy) Bruschi and (Mike) Vrabel in that system to make it look good.
“I’ve received a lot of text messages lately from guys back there saying, ‘We could use you now.’ I’m sure they could, but so can Oakland. Over the years we won a lot in New England, but they can’t live off those Super Bowls. Most of the guys who won them are gone.”
Seymour, Vrabel, Harrison and Bruschi all left the team between the end of the 2008 season and the start of the current season. — Sean Leahy
December 10th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Florida Pecker, another tough guy behind the keyboard? My guess, probably 5-6, 5-7, 150 lbs of all puzzy.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:37 am
My money is on Florida Pete….
December 10th, 2009 at 10:39 am
My money’s on whoever has a left hook!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:40 am
can DHB tackle?
can DMC how onto the football?
make DHB the new ST gunner. he’s fast
make DMC the new KR! he’s a “homerun threat” right? isn’t that why we drafted him? because he can break a big one and take it to the house on any given play?
put Jamarcus in at FB. then if he gets injured give him an injury settlement and cut his lazy butt!
gotta get some use out of these overpaid underachievers!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Cable could take them both !!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Morning Raider Nation!
GO LAKERS !!!!!!!!!!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:41 am
No. Put a boot on his throwing hand, then cut him.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Let Er Ripppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp
December 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Morning!
Go Warriors!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Dell…
what’s up with the name competition ?
December 10th, 2009 at 10:43 am
watching a fight between Pete & Black would be like watching a fight between Steve Urkel & Peewee Herman!
LAME.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:43 am
neilb Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Cable could take them both !!
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I doubt that…Cable just fights women and guys that look like crack addicts .
December 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
can DMC how onto the football?
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correction:
can DMC HOLD onto the football?
December 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
LOL!!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
It really is a wasted effort. Rockhead, I agree with you.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
lol
December 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Cable just fights women and guys that look like crack addicts .
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Exactly. thats what we’re talking about here!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Let’s make it a PPV fight 1/1/10 at the MGM in Vegas.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Exactly, Rockhead…which one are you?
December 10th, 2009 at 10:47 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.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I have received one name from Florida Pete-South Paw Dakota.
The contest rages on.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
LOL @ Pete.
Breaking News: DMAC remains a bust. Dakota, when am I gonna RUE THE DAY?!?!
I think it’s more likely DMAC will end up working the swing shift at Hillrod Pawn in Hot Springs, SD…
December 10th, 2009 at 10:48 am
“Why Davis would bring back Hanson?”
I’ll admit I really didn’t read the article that closely, but I have a better question: Why wouldn’t Davis bring back Hanson?
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, Ba du dop
Ba du bop, Ba du dop
Ba du
God, I love that f-ing song!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:48 am
hink Pete could take this “guy”:
http://images.halloweencostumeideas.com/child_captain_black_pirate.jpg
December 10th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Dell…
I put forward…….Holy Rolla Dakota.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:49 am
arrghhhhh
December 10th, 2009 at 10:50 am
neilb Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Dell…
I put forward…….Holy Rolla Dakota.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I have you marked down.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Bo, the day is coming soon. September 2010.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Chris in NY….
lol!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I have a bad feeling about this game. hopefully it’s just gas
Hanson back in the fold is a distraction for Cable. this team has trouble putting together back-to-back wins as it is. We’re primed for a let down imo
either Gradkowski & the WR’s will come back to earth and be average or Oakland native Quinton Ganther will rush for 150 yards and 3 TD’s in his 1st NFL start …
it doesn’t matter if Haynesworth & Hall are out. Andre Carter & Brian Orakpo are gonna bring the heat! Zach Miller will probably be doubled teamed. They are used to seeing good TE’s Witten, Boss & Celek twice each year.
I hope i’m wrong.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Don’t worry about being wrong, Rockhead. You are!
December 10th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Raider Dell Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Raider Dell Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 7:57 am
To all the Raider Nation who reads this blog. I am proposing a naming contest for Dakota’s son. Originality will be needed.
The winning person will receive two tickets to two games during the pre season where I sit.
The names for his son should be colorful, dynamic, have some Raider theme, Cub theme, and Laker theme to the name. Dig deep and think hard.
Two game tickets await the winner. Dakota will have final say on the name and will select the winner on originality and if the name is used.
Don’t be boring , pour them in this blog. Our future QB needs a name.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I have received one name from Florida Pete-South Paw Dakota.
The contest rages on.
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My entry: Otto Magic Dakota
December 10th, 2009 at 10:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Cable just fights women and guys that look like crack addicts .
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Exactly. thats what we’re talking about here!
Rockhead, I believe you and Florida Pecker are biotches, yes?
December 10th, 2009 at 10:54 am
man i hope dhall plays. that was chaz or murphy can break his ankles. hopefully dmac can do a lil something. he has been lowering shoulder on a few plays and knocking defenders back a little. i hope he can have a great game. its not looking good for dmac, but im sure we’re all hoping he can do something. anything.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:56 am
whats up with manos de piedras? is he still in boot? not practicing. thats good news. dhb needs to sit and watch. if he puts in the work in the off season, we go into next season with legitimate nfl receivers. murphy is going to be the best one
December 10th, 2009 at 10:57 am
BSJ
Otto Magic Dakota entered.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:57 am
aye
December 10th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Long Worthy Dakota
December 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
only 2 TE’s have scored against the Redskins all season and 1 of them was Tony Gonzalez!
Zach Miller has only scored twice in our last 12 games.
I don’t like this
December 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Hmmmm I like that one M….
December 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Raider Dell Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:57 am
BSJ
Otto Magic Dakota entered.
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And to include the Cubs, I suggest his nickname be Goatboy.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Hey, I’ll be back… I gotta take a Florida Pete
December 10th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Maybe Rockhead can wipe my Dakota
December 10th, 2009 at 11:02 am
It’s gotta be John.
And tell him, “If you stand out in this world, do so through your words and actions, and not because of a silly name.”
December 10th, 2009 at 11:03 am
M
Gotcha entered.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Howie Abdul Dakota
December 10th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Headline:
“Bonds’ career over, agent says”
Yeah no schyt Sherlock! Talk about being the last to know….
December 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Dakota,
thought you might like it. Have Dell enter it in the contest.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Got my name Dell.
Alberto Kobe Dakota.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:05 am
DMAC
Alberto Kobe dakota is recorded.
Hope all is well with you young man!
December 10th, 2009 at 11:05 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I have a bad feeling about this game. hopefully it’s just gas
Hanson back in the fold is a distraction for Cable. this team has trouble putting together back-to-back wins as it is. We’re primed for a let down imo
either Gradkowski & the WR’s will come back to earth and be average or Oakland native Quinton Ganther will rush for 150 yards and 3 TD’s in his 1st NFL start …
it doesn’t matter if Haynesworth & Hall are out. Andre Carter & Brian Orakpo are gonna bring the heat! Zach Miller will probably be doubled teamed. They are used to seeing good TE’s Witten, Boss & Celek twice each year.
I hope i’m wrong.
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I think you are wrong.
I feel like the ‘Skins could come in real flat after blowing that one to the Saints. Not to mention they have a lame-duck coach and they’re traveling cross country for this game.
Meanwhile, I sense that the Raiders are flying high right now after the big win over the Steelers and the confidence is up following 2 wins against very good teams in their last 3 since Bruce Almighty took over.
Of course, I could be wrong, but I see something like Raiders, 24-10 or 27-14.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Yes Sir! Thanks.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am
JaDarrius
December 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Who is Barry Bonds?
December 10th, 2009 at 11:08 am
How about another name for Ocho Cinco too?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Johnson-Ochocinco-quot-Hachi-Go-quot-Chad-p?urn=nfl,207862
December 10th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Chiefs beat the Redskins with 4 FG’s and a safety in Week 6 …
However, they put up 30 points last week and 24 the week before against good Saints & Eagles defenses!
December 10th, 2009 at 11:09 am
“Players are going out of their way to voice their support for QB Bruce Gradkowski, which is notable because they never did that for JaMarcus Russell before he was benched by coach Tom Cable.
Players say they love Gradkowski’s fire, energy, passion and take-charge attitude at practice and in the huddle. Gradkowski isn’t afraid to jump a player he feels isn’t as focused as he needs to be. He also isn’t afraid to challenge defensive players who deliver hard hits. He’s the kind of leader Cable has been seeking since he took over for Lane Kiffin four games into last season.
Because of that leadership, the Raiders are interested in re-signing Gradkowski and keeping him as the starter until a better option is found. The players are making it known they feed off Gradkowski’s energy and they want him around beyond this season”.
From YAHOO sports.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Ocho Cinco fined $30,000 for wearing a sombrero on the sidelines is one expensive joke. That was not even funny, or original. I’m liked the HOF jacket, that was original, yet expensive also.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Jason Campbell is quietly having his best season.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
well if that isnt a ringing endorsement I dont know what is
December 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
“Because of that leadership, the Raiders are interested in re-signing Gradkowski and keeping him as the starter until a better option is found. The players are making it known they feed off Gradkowski’s energy and they want him around beyond this season”.
Great…there goes 2010.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Let’s blitz the hell out of Cambell.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:13 am
back to work now. later gents!
December 10th, 2009 at 11:19 am
aiderzmaverick Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am
centurionWR87 Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 9:07 am
DMC just needs decent run blocking.
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I’d disagree. The other 2 backs are averaging 4 yards per carry. That’s pretty acceptable…what they suddenly don’t block for Dmac?
I don’t think Fargas is even a middle-of-the-pack running back but he still puts up fair numbers. He has no vision, doesn’t make people miss, and just charges ahead and plows into people with reckless abandon. Bush gets pretty consistent yardage when he gets enough carries. Give him 20 carries per game he’d get 100 yards fairly frequently.
Yeh I spose so… It just seems that DMC ain’t getting as much time to make the quick cuts… maybe he’s just being slow
December 10th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Blitzing Campbell on 60% of plays would be a good call! And lots of zone and combo coverage please Tom!
December 10th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Sign Gradkowski for 4 years…develop a 3rd round QB pick and get a really decent young DT and some O-liners!
December 10th, 2009 at 11:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Jason Campbell is quietly having his best season.
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Note the “his”
December 10th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Iron lung Bush aka I need a break Bush couldnt handle 20 carries a game
December 10th, 2009 at 11:25 am
We talk about Jadeadly’s weight a lot, but after attending a few games with some good seats, I noticed that M. Bush is huge is person.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:27 am
in
December 10th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Centurion…
You play for the local team/college team ?
December 10th, 2009 at 11:30 am
yep Bush woulda made a great FB,imo
December 10th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Things to do…..back tomorrow hopefully
again…….enjoy your Thursday everyone.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:40 am
“Oakland, Alameda County, Coliseum sign off on Raiders’ extension this morning….
Terms of the extension, which should keep the team in Oakland through the 2013 season, are similar to the current lease, which calls for the team to pay $525,000 per season and share some other revenue with the authority, such as what they get from concessions. The extension calls for the team to pay an additional $5 million over the additional three years. The team still would owe the $5 million if they decided to move to a stadium outside Alameda County.”
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In otherwords, the penalty for a Raider move would only be $5 million agreed to in advance. No incentive to stay like improvements of any kind to that decrepid stadium.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I did, played for the York Centurions (university in the UK) until I picked up a shoulder injury which hasn’t healed up…was supposed to go see a physio but still haven’t got round to it. Why?
December 10th, 2009 at 11:46 am
he was born a little baby on the appalachian TRAIL. at 6 months old he’d done 3 months in JAIL. he robbed a bank in his diapers and his little bare baby FEET. all he said was folks my name is florida PETE. im florida pete. im florida pete. can u hear me? at 25 a mustang pony he did STEAL. and he rode her round and round on heavens WHEEL. father jesus im an outlaw killer and a THIEF and i slow down only to sew my GRIEF. IM florida pete im florida pete. can u hear me?
December 10th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Centurion….
Nothing bad!! Good friends with one of the coaches from Teeside U.
I was was trying to place the name Centurions aswell.
December 10th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Back tomorrow…
December 10th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Raider Dell Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Ocho Cinco fined $30,000 for wearing a sombrero on the sidelines is one expensive joke. That was not even funny, or original. I’m liked the HOF jacket, that was original, yet expensive also.”
Dell
Rumor has it that Ocho is seriously considering another name change. He is going to change his name to Hachi Go which is Japanese for 85. Sadly this is not a joke.
I really liked his riverdance btw, may be my fave, although the HOF jacket was damn funny.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
http://thedugoutsportsshow.com/?p=977
December 10th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Oops, I didn’t see DMac’s post earlier.
Sorry bro, didn’t mean to step on your toes…
December 10th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Dakota Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Headline:
“Bonds’ career over, agent says”
Yeah no schyt Sherlock! Talk about being the last to know….”
Bonds’ son career is just getting started. He was arrested the other night for assaulting his mother.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
It’s all good Dogg!
roof roof!
December 10th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Raider Dell Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:47 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.”
Ryne Rockne Long Dakota
December 10th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
smush bartman dakotakowski
December 10th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
If Al Davis doesn’t want to pay for services not rendered what the hell is the Javon Walker sitting ont he bench thing about?
December 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
I told everyone on Monday that Davis would come up with some stupid, lame-brained, dumb-assed, f**Ked up way to smear this incredible victory.
He can hardly fire Cable at this point, because the whole Raider Nation would mutiny.
His ego is so damn huge, he just cannot stand for anyone else to be in the spotlight or get credit for this teams success. Can’t anyone see this fool is a demented psycho? He has truly gone over the edge and lives in some kind of angry vietnam type world on the edge of paranoia.
WHY mess up your teams chemistry by bringing the suck ass Hanson back? Why would the sniveling ass-kisser WANT to come back? If its a matter of paying him, PAY him and send his weasel ass on down the road.
The only thing I blame Cable for is not knocking the idiots teeth completly out, so he is totally indistinguishable……..like the moron JR.
Is this not the SAME back-stabbing s**t eater that went whining to the police like some bi**ch when the team was struggling and down??
NOW he says, “once a Raider always a Raider?”
Davis is nothing if not a shrewd bastard. He is inciting Cable and knows he is playing with fire. He is like the Roman Emperor that cannot order the execution of a Gladiator, for fear of citizen reprisal.
Sadly, Hanson is likely to undermine the progress this team has made and it makes me sick. Sick to think an owner hates the NFL so much he is willing to punish his own team. A man so delusional he lives in the twilight zone.
All said, Gradkowski is the kind of dude that goes unfazed by this kind of BS. He is likely to play his ass off again despite all the nonsense. Cable just needs to stay the course and let that rat-bastard Hanson find his own slimy way around the lockeroom.
Perhaps a player will finish what Cable started.
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:26 am
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