Branch will play anywhere
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 1:15 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Tyvon Branch is low-maintenance.
When the Raiders found themselves short of defensive backs with Michael Huff nursing a stinger and Nnamdi Asomugha temporarily leaving the game to have his forearm X-rayed, Cable had his starting strong safety line up outside as a cornerback against wide receivers.
“He says, `Got, coach. What’s the call? You want me to play man or zone. I got it. Just tell me what to do,’ ” Cable said. that’s what you need your team to be, guys that are selfless that way.”
Branch said Thursday it doesn’t much matter to him where he plays.
“I just want to be a good player, regardless of where it is,” Branch said. “If they need me to go down to D-tackle, D-end or anything, I’ll do it. I just love playing. I have a lot of love for the game still and I think that’s what separates me from other guys.”
According to unofficial NFL statistics for tackles, Branch leads all defensive backs with 99 tackles. That’s only two behind linebacker Kirk Morrison for the team lead, and Morrison has lead the Raiders in tackles four years in a row.
He’s played in the box and and in coverage against tight ends, and is now proving he can stay with wide receivers if called upon. After missing much of his rookie year following shoulder surgery, Branch, a fourth-round draft pick out of UConn, was talked up during the offseason as a significant member of the Raiders defense.
For the Raiders, whose ability to find and develop safeties during the draft has been suspect in recent years, it was enough for hardened cynics to give a major roll of the eyes.
Except Branch has validated the hype through his play. He’s made some mistakes in coverage and had a handful of missed tackles, but in his second season, Branch has considerable upside at a problem position for the Raiders.
He was even voted the winner of the team’s Ed Block Courage Award by his teammates as the player as the player who“ best exemplifies a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.”
“It means a lot, that the guys look at me like that,” Branch said.
One grateful teammate is rookie safety Mike Mitchell, who credited Branch by saving him some money in NFL-imposed fines for keeping him from getting in a fight following the 34-13 loss to the Redskins.
Mitchell sought out Washington cornerback Fred Smoot for celebrating over a fallen Zach Miller, Cable cited it as an example of the rookie defensive back sticking up for family.
Branch, in turn had Mitchell’s back in the aftermath.
“Tyvon ended up grabbing me and literally pulled me in the locker room and said, `Man, this is stupid, get inside,’ ” Mitchell said.
Mitchell can’t promise he’ll react any differently if he sees Denver players celebrating near the Raiders bench while a teammate is injured nearby.
“That’s how I am. A tiger doesn’t change his stripes,” Mitchell said. “Even though I can tell myself a thousand times over I’d like to handle myself differently, when I feel disrespected like that I just have to do something.”
If Mitchell can make career advances in Year 2 that Branch did this season, the Raiders could have a pair of starting, home grown safeties. Mitchell’s play has increased in nickel packages, and Branch’s recent forays in coverage indicate he could ultimately become a free safety.
Branch, predictably, isn’t overly concerned about where he’ll lineup so long as he’s on the field.
“I really don’t deal with part of the game. I just go out there and play and let the coaches make the decisions they’re going to make and the way things are going right now with Mike coming in in packages the way he is, and stepping up the way he is, it’s working for us,” Branchs said.
Miller watching practice
Tight end Zach Miller made a slow walk from the club facility to the field Thursday wearing a baseball cap and not dressed to practice.
There’s a good chance Miller will be shut down this week after sustaining his second concussion since Oct 4, with Tony Stewart and Brandon Myers taking over against Denver.
Tim Mattran, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound center out of Stanford who was last with the St. Louis Rams, has joined the practice squad after Roy Schuening _ whom the Raiders hoped to return to the practice squad _ was claimed by the Detriot Lions after being waived from the 53-man roster.
More to come . . .
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December 17th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Get well Zack Miller
December 17th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Yea ur definitely gonna be missed.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Branch was a hell of a find in the 4th round. The Raiders need a bunch more players like him. Remember when Michael Bush refused to play FB? Maybe they should have asked Branch, he would have gladly said “Hell yes!”
December 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
gotta love tyvon’s attitude
as well as Mitchell!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
With only 3 games left I would not be surprised if they shut down Zack Miller for the remainder of the season as a precaution. It would also allow Brandon Myers some much needed playing time…
December 17th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
It’s nice to see a spark out of guys like Mitchell and Gradkowski. sorely needed!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Branch and Mitchell are giving us less to worry about as we move forward,next year will be even better,imo
December 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Well the Losman/ Fassel era is approaching-should be interesting
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Other starters also Dogg….which would lead me 2 believe we dont have to win out for Cable to keep his job
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I like seeing the spark as well, even with all this chaos swirling around our QB/owner/coach positions we are seeing glimmers of a good football team. hopefully this is the beginning of a new era in the raiders locker room.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
r8eray Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I say JaMarcus takes a pay cut, if he wants to stay with the Raiders.
Pay him somewhere in the neighborhood of 500,000 plus incentives (one year), and if does not jump on that good luck somewhere else.
I’m not saying start him, but you all know that Al is not gonna give up on him that easy. Especially when he wants to prove a point to Kiffen!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
it’s to bad we have so many other positions of concern
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Mitchell really need to improve his coverage skills if he want to start at SS next year.
Branch has shown he can hang with the fast guys, and can make the move to FS, but Mitchell needs to pick it up.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Jamarcus would be a fool to not take a paycut
oh wait he is a fool
December 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
who in there right mind would pick Jamarcus up?
with the exception of Bellicheck, who loves picking up Raiders lol
December 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
You know that old saying, “what goes up must come down?” does it work the other way around, we are down we can only go up from here right?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
HairyBush Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
it’s to bad we have so many other positions of concern
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That’s how you get better.
Start crossing off areas of conecrn and go from there. It’s a long process, but it’s a start.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
in theory that would be nice
December 17th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
agreed, I guess I feel the process has already taken to long i.e. 7 losing seasons -sigh
December 17th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
HairyBush Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
who in there right mind would pick Jamarcus up?
with the exception of Bellicheck, who loves picking up Raiders lol
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If he were cut today at 5 o’clock, there would be ten team on the phone with his agent.
They could sign him for the minimum and bring him in for a look.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I do see glimmers of hope, personally I don’t hate Cable. I don’t think he’s the brightest bulb on the tree, but there is something to be said about continuity
December 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
10 teams hahahahaha
December 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
4evaRaider Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Branch and Mitchell are giving us less to worry about as we move forward,next year will be even better,imo
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With the sixth pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select Taylor Mays, safety, USC.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
that was funny
December 17th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
maybe 1 or 2 teams at league minimum-maybe
December 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
That was why they kept Cable last year, and were right to do so.
I don’t think he’ll be back for next year though. Too much off the field stuff, and not enough wins.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I think teams will be looking to see if we resign Grads to a long term (hope so to compete with Losman in camp)
December 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
RaiderD Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
You know that old saying, “what goes up must come down?” does it work the other way around, we are down we can only go up from here right?
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I have faith that, if allowed, coach Cable can take us to new depths in 2010 fo sho.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Re-post:
vegas raider Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
MaddenRaider,
Want to place a wager on this? I say Jamarcus is not on the roster week 1, if he doesn’t restructure.
You say it doesn’t matter.
Loser can’t post until the bye week next year.
Game on?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
oh noooooooooooooooooooooooooo
December 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
HairyBush Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
agreed, I guess I feel the process has already taken to long i.e. 7 losing seasons -sigh
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Lets just hope we dont make a run at being like the bucs or saints during their losing streaks.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
unfortunetley I think your right
December 17th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Hey Jerry
Will your newspaper accept the AD from http://www.messagetoal.com ?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Are db’s are taken care of. Our line backers need discipline, howard over pursues, morrison hasnt been himself since the dislocated elbow. The D tackles, this is the sore spot. The last guy we drafted there that could have, should have been great. Daryl Russel, but he couldnt stay off the weed, and excstacy, just like the current russel, could be great if he can shake free from, the trappings of oakland night life. welcome to the town.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
If it isn’t Gruden (I wont get my hopes up) I’m pretty nervous to see who they would bring in. Fassel not really my kinda coach. but hey who the hell am I
December 17th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I know that they are mock drafts….but most ones I’ve seen have us taking that T out of Maryland
December 17th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I hope you are wrong Dakota i really do.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Russell needs to do a lot more than stay away from the nite life in oak-seriously now
December 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Safety is the least of our concern now…
We definitely need to address the Oline this offseason. That area is even worst then our needs at LB.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Hey!
The younger idiotic version of Al Davis, Daniel Snyder….seems like he is wisening up and getting smart by hiring competent people like Bruce Allen.
While the stubborn old man will once again settle for a puppett and try and have his cronies convince the fans of the Raider Nation that Jim Fassel is a good choice as head coach?
How freakin sad!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Jerry
Do you have the sack to ask Al Davis how a General Manager can survive putting up numbers like these?
09′ 4-9
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
December 17th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
And with the 6th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Oakland Raiders select (drum roll) Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
R-A-I-D-E-R-S!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Dakota Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
4evaRaider Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Branch and Mitchell are giving us less to worry about as we move forward,next year will be even better,imo
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With the sixth pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select Taylor Mays, safety, USC.
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With the 6th pick in the 2nd round, the Raiders select Free safety Skippy Barnowitz from the Poughkeepsie school of fashion and design.
” Let’s go to Mel for more info on this player.”
” Thanks Chris, I had him down as the 420th best free safety coming out this year. Just ahead of my daughter Julia.”
December 17th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Lets not forget about the colts. The colts wee horrible even with peyton manning, until a life long coordinator got a shot and made them great. Tony Dungy. When you think about it, gruden won the big one with dungy’s team. You must have a great head coach to get the most out of your players. Cable is not and never will be that guy.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
So some of you seem to think that Frye starting over JR is a way for Al to get rid of Cable? Then Al will bring back JR under new head coach and pay him what is owed? Is that what most of you are thinking?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
now if only those win/lose records over the past 7 seasons were reversed- one can dream right
December 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
wish bone, what the hell are u talking about?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
On draft day, somebody wake Al up and tell him it’s time for the fourth round.
He seems to do pretty good with that round.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
r8eray Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
And with the 6th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft the Oakland Raiders select (drum roll) Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
R-A-I-D-E-R-S!!!
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I’d take that….or DTs T. McCoy or Cody or LB McClain, or NT Dan Williams
Many choices…Al can’t go wriong this time! Right? Right? Seriously right?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
HairyBush Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
now if only those win/lose records over the past 7 seasons were reversed- one can dream right
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Or become a fan of the Colts…
December 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
who the hell would think that-sheesh come on man seroiusly get with the program
December 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
wishbone Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
So some of you seem to think that Frye starting over JR is a way for Al to get rid of Cable? Then Al will bring back JR under new head coach and pay him what is owed? Is that what most of you are thinking?
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I think Frye’s starting over JRuss is all part of Mister Al’s plan to try and convince JRuss that he is giving up on him. Hopefully scaring JRuss into actually caring about how he plays on the field and into action in the offseason.
I said it before Mister Al is old school and wouldn’t put it past him to use old school tactics.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I mentioned Fassel to a couple of my fellow Raider fans buddies on what was being said around here since Losman was signed, that Fassel may be hired as head coach now, since Losman is Fassels’ boy.
One told me to “stop ruining his day” the other said “don’t make him throw up anymore than he already has this season” the third said “Gawd Noooooo!” the fourth buddy said “pathetic”
And some of you in here still want to convince yourselves Fassel won’t be another looney old Al Davis puppet huh? Sheesh!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Saints for me personally- I need someone to cheer for in playoffs
December 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Hairy that isn’t my thinking. I was just questioning some on here like MR who seems to think Al will keep JR for a long time and keep paying his fat azz. I believe the ONLY way JR is a Raider next season is if he takes a gigantic pay cut.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
With the 8th pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft the Oakland Raiders select……..(wait for it)
Javier Arenas, DB/KR from Alabama.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Snyder also had Joe Gibbs!!! That also failed miserably. The best hitters in history, only get get hits 3 out of ten times. Seems that people are losing touch with the fact that even though things are tough at the moment, the raiders are not that far away. A few more good players on the lines, and most of all a quality coach and we are right back in the the thick of it….I mean we are not the falcons, or bills or jets that couldnt sniff the superbowl with a blood hound.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I’m all set W/ Fassel, he is a Fassel. He also is the epitomy of a Davis pupper if I’ve ever seen one!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
MR
Ever hear of Hall, Walker,Wilson, Jordan, Curry.
Players who have big contracts and do not perform are going.
It started with Cable as head coach.
Jr will either renegotiate or he will be gone.
Kelly and Warren will be right behind.Walker is already gone.
Clean out the dead wood.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Ghost2Post Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
On draft day, somebody wake Al up and tell him it’s time for the fourth round.
He seems to do pretty good with that round.
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I think that’s the problem.
He’s awake for the first two rounds and has his input.
Then he takes a nap, and the scouting staff takes over.
Just tell him the draft has been changed to July.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Wish-gothcha, totally agree
December 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Ghost2Post Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
On draft day, somebody wake Al up and tell him it’s time for the fourth round.
He seems to do pretty good with that round.
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He probably doesn’t even know that the first round is now Thursday night…and rounds two and three are on Friday night…
…yet Al will still get his guy with our first pick in the 4th round…and maybe save $20 million or so in the process.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
excuse me mr. davis, the draft isn’t for another month, go back to sleep lmao
December 17th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
RaiderD—it’s possible, but I don’t think JR is smart enough to catch on. I have honestly not seen anyone who comes across more stupid than JR. To be a successful NFL QB you need to be a leader & need to get in some teammates faces sometimes. JR is not a leader & he shows it on and off the field.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
yea i know what you mean about JRuss but you and me both know who its ultimately up to.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
The billboard went up and DHB and Russell go on ice.
Best $20 I ever spent!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Al can’t go wriong this time! Right? Right? Seriously right?
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LMFAO!
December 17th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Charlie Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
MR
Ever hear of Hall, Walker,Wilson, Jordan, Curry.
Players who have big contracts and do not perform are going.
It started with Cable as head coach.
Jr will either renegotiate or he will be gone.
Kelly and Warren will be right behind.Walker is already gone.
Clean out the dead wood.
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I agree with MR on this one.
Russell will be back next year. Without a huge pay cut.
He has no reason to re-negotiate. If the Raiders cut, he’ll get the remainder of his bonus, be free and clear of a poorly run organization, and some team will sign him and give him a fresh start.
I hate the idea of hi returning, but I do think it will happen.
Otherwise Al could him cut him already and gone with Frye, Losman and Gradkowski.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
DKnight007 Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I mentioned Fassel to a couple of my fellow Raider fans buddies on what was being said around here since Losman was signed, that Fassel may be hired as head coach now, since Losman is Fassels’ boy.
One told me to “stop ruining his day” the other said “don’t make him throw up anymore than he already has this season” the third said “Gawd Noooooo!” the fourth buddy said “pathetic”
And some of you in here still want to convince yourselves Fassel won’t be another looney old Al Davis puppet huh? Sheesh!
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A puppet? Maybe, but at least a puppet that has some football knowledge.
Two or three years ago I would have laughed the thought of Fassel or D. Green as our HC off…now I hope and dream of them taking over for the Wife Beating Buffoon!
My gawd what have Al and Cable done to me?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Davis does not always renegotiate with players that he hand picked when they struggle, Tommy Kelly.Did James Jett ever Take a pay cut? What about Rickey Dudley? More often then not these guys play out a good portion of the contract and then they are cut out right, ( larry brown). Davis doesent worry about paying players, because when we win the raiders make huge money. Davis philosophy is players win, not coaches. This is why he will seldom break the bank for coaches. I do not know if russel will have to restructure but you can bet he will outlast cable.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
There is no way Al gives JR all that money to come back. Is it possible JR is so stupid that he thinks Al has to pay him? I’d be willing to bet JR thinks Al has to pay him whether he stays or gets cut. That’s how dumb the guy is. From what I understand JR is done with guaranteed money. If Al cuts him he gets nothing or am I mistaken?
December 17th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
mistic1 Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Davis does not always renegotiate with players that he hand picked when they struggle, Tommy Kelly.Did James Jett ever Take a pay cut? What about Rickey Dudley? More often then not these guys play out a good portion of the contract and then they are cut out right, ( larry brown). Davis doesent worry about paying players, because when we win the raiders make huge money. Davis philosophy is players win, not coaches. This is why he will seldom break the bank for coaches. I do not know if russel will have to restructure but you can bet he will outlast cable.
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Exactly.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
wishbone Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
There is no way Al gives JR all that money to come back. Is it possible JR is so stupid that he thinks Al has to pay him? I’d be willing to bet JR thinks Al has to pay him whether he stays or gets cut. That’s how dumb the guy is. From what I understand JR is done with guaranteed money. If Al cuts him he gets nothing or am I mistaken?
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He would get the remainder of his signing bonus over two years.
So 32 Million divided by a six year contract = so 18? Million as a good bye handshake.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Russel outlasting Cable, now thats promising (vomit)
December 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Hall was blown up after 8 games.
Get real.
JR will stay at a much lower salary or be gone.
Walker is a classic example of how it COULD work.
The choice is JR’s. The money is up to Mr Davis.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Exactly Mistic!
It is hilarious to me that people are acting like we are not talking about AL DAVIS!
You really think Al is enamored with TOM FRICKIN CABLE? Al has fired WAY better coaches for less. And if you think that he is going to be ok with Cable losing his pet QB, as AL will see it and illustrate to you on the projector, then I just say I will believe it when I see it.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
howieislong Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
lets start the rumor suhs a pothead so we can get him
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LOL….good idea!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
wishbone Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
There is no way Al gives JR all that money to come back. Is it possible JR is so stupid that he thinks Al has to pay him? I’d be willing to bet JR thinks Al has to pay him whether he stays or gets cut. That’s how dumb the guy is. From what I understand JR is done with guaranteed money. If Al cuts him he gets nothing or am I mistaken?
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Al talked Walker out of retirement…he paid Larry Brown…he made Kelly the highest paid DT in the NFL…he retained Rob fukin Ryan for at least five years…he lost us a SB by trading a coach and then wated the picks he got from the trade…he let Ron Wolf leave…he benched Marcus Allen in favor of Roger Craig…he fired Shannyfart for not playing Gault over Tim Brown and for not shining his shoes…
…anything is possible with Al Davis.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Whats up with my man Mike Bush, dude can’t get no love. Maybe if he just shup up last year about playing fullback. Will he oulast Cable oh wise one?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
No matter what Jamarcus gets 3.5 million next year, apparenty.
His salary of 10 million, whether that is a seperate 10 or 6.5 million on top of the 3.5 I don’t know, is not “guaranteed”.
With no cap, there is obviously no “cap number” or dead money or any of that stuff. Signing bonus is fully paid.
Also apparently, that 3.5 million is the last of the “guaranteed”.
That’s the way I hear it. I think there is also roster bonuses for being on the roster March 31st and July 31st, so if he were to be cut, more than likely it wouls be around those times.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Jr does not have the confidence to get in any ones face, he knows he is stinking up the joint. He cant admit to it, because he has never struggled this way before on such a huge stage. This reminds me of the undefeated boxer that challenges for the title and gets killed. The guy is often shocked and refuses to acknowledge that he was not good enough or trained poorly. Only when the person bounces back and has success will they ever admit that they were ever at fault.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Hall was a Kiffin experiment, per Al Davis.
Remember, the story is always going to be per Al Davis, lol!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Davis did blame Hall on Kiffin and Cable kind of as well right?
Didn’t Al mention guys that use to coach him at Atlanta wanted him? That’s Knapp and Cable.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
The failure to utilize bush is another reason cable must go. Fargas has heart and great attitude, but is he good enough to start of bush? One of the reasons kiffin axed, failure to play and develope the youngsters. Bush is 10 x better than fargas, and should have been the starter since macfadden was having health issues. Oh yeah you just now figured out the macfadden can be explosive get him the ball!!!! Cable must go
December 17th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Cable was a DB coach at Atlanta?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
“None of this bodes well for Russell being asked back next season, especially if he holds firm to his stance that he won’t restructure a contract that calls for him to earn $9.45 million in base salary in 2010.”
Only Al Davis would consider keeping him on the team. Al will sell 10% of his team so that he can afford to keep Russell one more season in hopes of somehow proving Kiffin wrong.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Man Dakota…sounds like you’ve been talking to the front office!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Cut JaMarcus!
Fire Cable!
That’s a good start imho!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Again Al will give you some wiggle room but you better win. This way Al can say you should have listened to me. Al Davis, Dr. jerry Bus, George Steinbrenner, jerry jones, these guys are easy targets when they lose because of thier iconic status. You run and hid e when they win, kickem when they are down.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
r8eray Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Man Dakota…sounds like you’ve been talking to the front office!
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I have an inside source…I took Herrera to Denny’s once and now he thinks we are best friends.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
LMFAO!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Dr. Buss and Steinbrenner rarely have losing records. They might not win the whole thing every year but they contend. They have good personnel people and coaches.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Go Lakers!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
GOOOOO LAKERS!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
L-A-K-E-R-S!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Hey the Bucks covered the spread last night!!!
Go Milwaukee!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
How much did you put on that Vegas?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I didn’t bet on that one, how do slap down money against the Lakers?? But did have the Nuggests and the over.
Covered each one by 1 point, LOL.
Took the Jags tonight, +3.5 points. I think they lose by a FG, but I didn’t put much on it though. Everything now is geared to save money to put on Florida against Cinncinati in the bowl.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
The Bucks are 11-12, and would be the sixth seed in the East right now.
Go NBA Eastern Conference!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
# vegas raider Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
MaddenRaider,
Want to place a wager on this? I say Jamarcus is not on the roster week 1, if he doesn’t restructure.
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I can’t say for certain rather or not Russell will restructure. But he will be our starting quarterback next year unless he’s either injured, imprisoned, or dead, and as long as Al’s running the team. That I’m willing to bet anyone on, any amount.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
GOOOOO L.A. KINGS!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Steinbrenner especially was a tyrant!!!! He ruled with an iron fist, and like davis often over paid players, and under valued coaches (managers).He run off more front office people then anyone I can think of in sports. Even i will admit this approach maybe all or nothing, but when it works nothing is sweeter. He makes Al Davis look like Mr.Rogers!!!!Being an A’s fan there is nothing I enjoy more then watching the stankees crash and burn. My point is this philosophy is not unheard of, and it does pay off. also baseball has 162 games compared to 16, you dont have nearly as many chances to get to 500.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
# wishbone Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
MR—Do you mean cheer? Not familiar with the term “shill”. I seriously doubt that because JR will NEVER be even a decent NFL QB. He make Ryan Leaf, Akili Smith & Heath Schuler look like Hall of Famers. If JR stays here until he is 30 you will be the only one left.
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Nonsense. As soon as the season starts drawing near next year, Raider fans will find the positives and get behind Al, as they always do.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Mistic, why are you comparing Al Davis to sports owners who win?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I can’t wait for Al to move the Raiders back to LA…then I can go see a Lakers, Raiders, Kings triple header!
Yeah baby!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Hmmmm……
I am not as confident that Jamarcus won’t start next year, than I am that there is no way he will be on the roster under his current contract.
I will get back to you on this one, but I would take some small “action” on this at least.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
They still play hockey????
December 17th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Wishbone Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
There is no way Al gives JR all that money to come back. Is it possible JR is so stupid that he thinks Al has to pay him? I’d be willing to bet JR thinks Al has to pay him whether he stays or gets cut. That’s how dumb the guy is. From what I understand JR is done with guaranteed money. If Al cuts him he gets nothing or am I mistaken?
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That’s what these guys have agents for.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I know you’re not confident that JaMarcus wont’ start next year, Vegas, because you know he will. You guys know the bet. Anyone here who doesn’t believe Russell will start for us next year, name the amount.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Dakota: You forgot the Dodgers!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Not so sure Russell will be gone after the year. We can use Randy Moss as an example. He was a cancer when he was here and I believe Davis received some heavy lobbying to get rid of him. Well, despite the fact that Moss wouldn’t have done jack in a Raider uniform, Davis tosses and turns over that one.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Jamarcus has three agents, apparently:
Eric Metz, Ethan Lock and Vance Malinovic
Interesting mix, sounds like a j$w, a brother, and a Russian.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
r8eray Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Dakota: You forgot the Dodgers!!!
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Fuk the Dodgers! Goooo CUBS!
My dad, WGN, Harry Carry, and Ryne Sandberg converted me from a Dodgers fan to a Cubs fan when I was 11 or so.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I compare davis to the great owners in sports because we have 3 super bowl wins, (5 sb appearances) 1 in this decade,1 afl title, and we appeared that title game 3 time ( I believe). All with big Al in charge. Not bad for a fifty year resume. Very few nfl teams have such an eye popping portfolio.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Caray, not Carry…sorry Harry….
December 17th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
We are so spoiled in the bay area, lets pump the brakes.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
39 pennants and 26 World Championships. I quess it works for the Yankees.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
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December 17th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
mistic1 Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I compare davis to the great owners in sports because we have 3 super bowl wins, (5 sb appearances) 1 in this decade,1 afl title, and we appeared that title game 3 time ( I believe). All with big Al in charge. Not bad for a fifty year resume. Very few nfl teams have such an eye popping portfolio.
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Congrats to all the octogenarian Raiders’ fans out there….
…Sadly those of us that have been fans for ONLY 25 years have never seen it.
Three inches of dust on those trophies by now?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Time for the 7th inning stretch, “Take me out to the ballgame……..” I can hear Harry’s graveling voice. lol
December 17th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Mistic, I think the past 7 years pretty well proves that Al had little to do with our championships of the past other than cutting checks, as in cutting checks to coaches and GMs. Something he should try, if he wants to emulate other great owners in sports.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I compare Al Davis with Charley Finley, who also has 3 Championships and was a total joke.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Harry leaning over the announcing booth, waving his arms.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Charles Finley built a great team. Jackson, Rudi, and all. The orange ball. Charlie the mule. Made a mistake by going to a small market. Just like Al Davis. Here comes the bs. lmfao
December 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Fugg the kings!! GO SHARKS!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Vegas Raider, don’t give me this small, gentlemens bet, shyt. You call yourself “Vegas Raider”, as if you’re some kind of high roller. So name a serious wager, or take it to the slot machines with the rest of the old ladies.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
welcome to Oakland Tim Mattran !!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Ill bet ya a whole Buck!!
Cash Money
December 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
And, the offer stands to all of you. Any of you who think Russell won’t be our starter going into next year, name a wager.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
When the Raiders found themselves short of defensive backs with Michael Huff nursing a stinger and Nnamdi Asomugha temporarily leaving the game to have his forearm X-rayed, Cable had his starting strong safety line up outside as a cornerback against wide receivers.
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CB Branch
FS Eugene
SS Mitchell
CB Johnson
yikes. no wonder Jason Campbell carved up our secondary like a turkey on Thanksgiving!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Oakland is not a small market. They’re part of the bay area market, which is the 3rd biggest in the country. Either you guys are incredibly stupid or incredibly full of shyt. Which is it?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
MR
you gonna call my bet or what???
December 17th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Charles Finley built a great team. Jackson, Rudi, and all. The orange ball. Charlie the mule. Made a mistake by going to a small market. Just like Al Davis. Here comes the bs. lmfao
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Charlie Finley was an Insurance Salesman who came from a small market to a larger one.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
the Frye era has begun in Oakland.
how long do you guys think it will last?
1 week or 3?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Excuse me, 4th biggest, behind LA, Chi, and NY/NJ. But still not even close to a “small market”. Davis shills are getting so desperate it’s sad. Calling Oakland a small market, now. LOL.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Vegas and MR – you guys will need someone to hold your money, just to make sure that you’re both sincere about this and won’t stiff the winner. I can hold it for you guys. lol. paypal.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
“They’ve got a great system worked out, he kisses her on the strikes, and she kisses him on the balls.”
Harry Caray
December 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
408 Raider, sure, you’re on. One buck. But I’m really calling out the guy who pretends he’s some kind of high roller, and also likes to pretend he has inside knowledge of the Raiders. This fool was insisting that Russell wouldn’t start next year, until I said I was ready to bet. Now he’s admitting he probably will.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
MR
your On dude.
December 17th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
“Six of my best friends just walked into the booth, and they’re all named Bud.”
Harry Caray
December 17th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
“He injured his foot, and now he’s taking cocaine.”
“That’s novacane, Harry.” – Steve Stone
LMFAO
December 17th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Now not only do you have to see Russell take the field next September, 408, but you’ll also be out one dollar. It’s your choice. Sure you want to go through with it?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Al Davis can credited with keeping the A’s in Oakland.
“Finley tried to move the A’s to New Orleans in 1978 and again in 1979, but the attempted move foundered when the city of Oakland and Alameda County refused to let Finley out of his lease with the Coliseum. He was in the process of rebuilding the team again in 1980 when his wife filed for divorce midway through the season. She would not accept part of a baseball team as part of the settlement. With most of his money tied up in the A’s or his insurance interests, Finley was forced to sell the team. He initially agreed to sell it to businessman Marvin Davis, who planned to move the A’s to Denver. However, a few weeks before Davis and Finley reached a definitive agreement, the Oakland Raiders announced they were moving to Los Angeles. Oakland and Alameda County officials were not about to lose the A’s and refused to let them out of their lease. Forced to find a local buyer, Finley finally agreed to sell the A’s to Walter A. Haas, Jr., president of Levi Strauss & Co. before the 1981 season.(from Wiki)
Before he moved the A’s from K.C., he was going to move the team to Louisville and name them the Kentucky Colonel’s. He was such a cheap basta.d that he wanted to reuse the uniforms and caps with the K.C. initial.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
5pm in Podunk. see ya ladies
December 17th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Taken from the Bleacher Report here’s some funny Friday reading.
Athletes have a history of saying some pretty outlandish things. Some comical, some clever, some just plain stupid. Here is a list of the favorite quotes by various athletes in various sports that would back that up.
20. “I’ve been dunked on by (Vitaly) Potapenko and now (Zan) Tabak. The good part is that they don’t make posters of those guys”—Houston Rockets’ Walt Williams
—Am I really the only one that has a Zan Tabak poster on my ceiling?
19. “I enjoyed The Luge.”—Michael Jordan on the Paris museum
—The man was known for his dunking, defense, jump shot, tenacity, but his fine art knowledge….not so much.
18. Torrin Polk, University of Houston receiver, on his coach, John Jenkins:
“He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings.”
—Yeah, ‘cause real men wear earrings
17. “Ball handling and dribbling are my strongest weaknesses.”—David Thompson
—I guess that makes dunking his weakest strength
16. New Orleans Saint RB George Rogers when asked about the upcoming season:
“I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first.”
—I suppose if he was stuck on 999 and ripped off 501 yards in the final game,this would make sense. No….no it still wouldn’t.
15. “I’ve seen George Foreman shadow boxing and the shadow won.”— Muhammad Ali
—The Father of trash talking
14. “The sun has been there for 500, 600 years ”—Baseballer player Mike Cameron
—I knew my astronomy teacher in college was full of crap
13. “The game was closer than the score indicated”—Baseball player Dizzy Dean, after a 1-0 game
—’Cause when I see 1-0, I think blowout
12. Shaquille O’Neal: “I’ve won at every level, except college and pro.”
—Before his Laker days he was really proud of his eight and under title ring.
11. “I don’t want to shoot my mouth in my foot, but those are games we can win.”—Basketball player Sherman Douglas
—What did he just say?
10. “The Bible never says anything about dinosaurs. You can’t say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them. Somebody actually saw Adam and Eve. No one ever saw a Tyrannosaurus Rex.”—Carl Everett
—Alright Carl, let’s not turn this into a holy war.
9. “Well, Rickey’s not one of them, so that’s 49 percent right there.”—Rickey Henderson on reports that 50 percent of ballplayers use steroids.
—Rickey Henderson: The scholar
8. “Because there are no fours.”—NBA long-range gunner Antoine Walker when asked why he shoots so many threes.
—He would be a hell of a four point specialist
7. “I can play in the center, on the right, and occasionally on the left side.”—David Beckham, asked if he was a “volatile” player.
—They still use the English language in England right?
6. “Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious.”—N.C. St. basketball player Charles Shackleford.
—Didn’t Ricky Henderson steal this delicious line?
5. “I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf.”—Pitcher Tug McGraw, asked whether he preferred grass or Astroturf.
—It‘s actually a good high…though it smells like losers and Jeff Bagwell’s jock
4. “They shouldn’t throw at me. I’m the father of five or six kids.”—Baseball player Tito Fuentes, after getting hit by a pitch.
—five OR six, now that’s disturbingly funny
3. Shaquille O’Neal: “I made a 1,600 minus 800 minus 200 on the SAT, so I’m very intelligent when I speak.”
—I’m speechless.
2. “Like they say, it ain’t over til the fat guy swings.”—Phillies catcher Darren Daulton on stocky first baseman John Kruk.
—Ahh…baseball players
And finally, number one…
1. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.”—Basketball player Weldon Drew
December 17th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Harry, half in the bag by the seventh inning. After knocking back numerous ice cold Budweisers..
December 17th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
MR
Just come up with ur buck in a timely manner.. Jamarcus will not be the starter he might ride the pine tho
December 17th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
And, the offer stands to all of you. Any of you who think Russell won’t be our starter going into next year, name a wager.
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I’m your huckleberry.
Keep it fun..$100.00
Stipulations is that JR DOES NOT renegotiate his contract, as he’s stated he won’t.
While Al wants to save face by not admitting his massive ‘WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING’ booboo on drafting JR, as well Al likes to call the shots…ALL THE TIME. Having JR tell Al “If you want me, my contract says to pay me 9 million” even Al knows paying JR that is even more embarrassing than drafting the guy.
Somewhere during the offseason someone’s going to tell JR “Uh..MongoloidButtCheeks? You do know that Al can release you, right? And not pay you?”
Of course, JR, in his neverending state of denial, probably thinks “Someone will sign me, and pay me..now pass me another chicken”
December 17th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
You’re on, Richochet. And I shouldn’t tell you this, but Russell and his agent already held Al’s balls to the fire, and Al caved in, to one up Kiffin. Al’s still in a legal dispute with Kiffin. It’s far from over. Al will never give up on Russell. But if you think he will, I don’t mind taking your $100.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Dakota Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
“They’ve got a great system worked out, he kisses her on the strikes, and she kisses him on the balls.”
Harry Caray
______________________
I was just informed that this was a Dizzy Dean original…
December 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
ExLa, Al Davis sucks. Just give up.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Russel is done. J.P. Losman is Al’s new franchise QB.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Albert Bigelow, name your wager.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Anyone see this
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-sound-efx/09000d5d815045f9/Sound-FX-Tom-Cable-mic-d-up?campaign=Ext_email_NL_WK15_OAK
JR’s season in a nutshell
Cable to JR “This is good, we got this for shotgun…Hey are you listening?”
December 17th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
ExLa, Al Davis sucks. Just give up.
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Who ever said I was a Al Davis defender aho. That came from wiki. Just a fact. Something you are not used to.
Like no one else but you knows that AD has not paid Kiffin? Try telling us something no one has heard before. By the way, he still has not paid Shanahan either.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I saw that on Chronicle live or NFL Live or NFLN last night I cant remember which it was. JaMarshmallow has ran his course.
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JR’s season in a nutshell
Cable to JR “This is good, we got this for shotgun…Hey are you listening?”
December 17th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Dakota,
I am in my thirties, but I am old enough to to have seen the last 3 super bowl teams, and the very good teams that didnt make the superbowls, and all of the playoff teams and division winners. Just because we have struggled of late ( 7 years) there is no need to panic or lose sight of the big picture. When was the last cowboy run, or the last niner run. Hell the steelers wnet almost 30 years between trophies. Relax guys, would you have rather been a bear fan, or an jet fan for the last 25. Lets not be ungrateful fair weather bandwagneers.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Hey MR, what about AL letting Cable bench Russell? The writing is on the wall for JaMeatball.
Since Al is done with JaMeatball everything you been spewing for the last 2 weeks is pretty much bogus hollow hot garbage out of your mouth as usual.
You are now in the class of Oakglen & Priesttj as far as clowns who have their head in their anus.
The end.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
MR, If I am correct about Russel, you have to wear a Raiders track suit, style your hair in a pompadour, and sport some tacky silver rimmed sun glasses. If you win, I will spend a month on this blog sucking up to Beeecham like Herrera does Davis.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Here’s a shot of MR:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gzuK9jsKG-g/StL9a5nED0I/AAAAAAAAILM/fK0_GJIaFMs/s400/headUpAss.jpg
December 17th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
You’re on, Richochet. And I shouldn’t tell you this, but Russell and his agent already held Al’s balls to the fire, and Al caved in, to one up Kiffin. Al’s still in a legal dispute with Kiffin. It’s far from over. Al will never give up on Russell. But if you think he will, I don’t mind taking your $100.
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When did Russell’s agent hold Al’s balls to the fire?
You mean the contract?
Agent had little to nothing to do with it.
Al was trying to re-write what was acceptable..which no player, or agent on the planet would have ever agreed to.
Was simply Al, in effect, screwing the team, and organization once again, by putting the #1 pick in a position to basically sit out the year.
In other words, Al paid the guy 11 million..that first year…TO SIT.
As far as Kiffin? has little to nothing to do with it. The “cause” isn’t not falling in love with JR, lol…I mean..who cares? All Al stated is “YOU didn’t want JR.”..means nothing.
The only thing that matters, to Al, is Al saving face between Kiffin and him, and any writers/sportscasters/fans who want to laugh along. No rule says you have to be on board with draft choices.
No..Al’s sorry weak case is actually even weaker than that, as I recall.
Regardless, in a court of law, Kiffin not liking, or liking JR won’t ever be brought up.
Besides, it’s on record, FROM JR, that not only did Kiffin go out of his way to help him, but even after being fired, JR stated Kiffin was still offering him advice on the upcoming game.
You know..a $100 gift certificate from Cabela’s will suffice.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Wow. I just watched that video.
Cable changed the way he talked when he was speaking to JaMarcus. He was slowing it down.
He started talking to him like he was a child. As if the words he was saying weren’t getting through to him. Then he asks ” Hey are you listening?”
That’s very telling.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
From PFT:Former NFL player Greg Skrepenak has resigned as a commissioner in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania amid a government corruption probe.
The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader reports that Skrepenak signed a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office on Wednesday and that prosecutors will file a criminal complaint against Skrepenak on Friday.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I read so many Davis haters comment in the past about what a waste of a spot was on the Raiders team when he was injured. The Raiders were well aware of the player they had in Branch and not just as a special teams player but as a safety as well.
Prior to the trade deadline it was stated that one of the players other teams contacted the Raiders about the most was Branch. Many will start to jump his bandwagon as they did the Nnamdi bandwagon after trashing him early as well.
It is now DHB and Mitchell taking the beating from them now as they settle in as players. As soon as they come around these same people will shove their heads up their @#$%^ as well. Just try to find one of those people trashing Nnamdi today, you cannot find a one, what a joke.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Raiders Grief Counselor Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
MR, If I am correct about Russel, you have to wear a Raiders track suit, style your hair in a pompadour, and sport some tacky silver rimmed sun glasses. If you win, I will spend a month on this blog sucking up to Beeecham like Herrera does Davis.
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That’s a real bet.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
9. “Well, Rickey’s not one of them, so that’s 49 percent right there.”—Rickey Henderson on reports that 50 percent of ballplayers use steroids.
—Rickey Henderson: The scholar
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Rickey was too funny.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Things I noticed from that video:
1. Mark Davis looks like he should be working at a gas station;
2. Tom Cable’s coaching vocabulary is limited to “Let’s go to work”, “Tackle” and “Turn it over” (said like a prayer);
3. Cable has a female voice during the game;
4. Cable has no reaction when McFadden gets a huge play, but is very happy to see Fargas get an easy TD set up by McFadden;
5. Cable has to treat Russell like a little child.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Tyvon Branch, Mike Mitchell, Asomougha as Willie Brown, who plays Skip Thomas? I say it’s the Soul Patrol 2010! Good Group
December 17th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Al??? Congrats.
You’re creating a situation where players very well may WANT to come to the Raiders.
Playa 1: “Raider?? I don’t want to go to the Raiders..why would I?”
Playa 2: “Money…big bucks. Hall got 8 million to play 8 GAMES..Javon? Yeah..the ’spray champagne” guy..he got 12 million FOR 12 RECEPTIONS…remember that sorry Kwame Harris? Guy paid him 6 million when NO ONE WANTED HIM..Tommy Kelly? where the defense actually got WORSE when he was in the lineup? he got a 39 million deal..and the #1 bust of all time Russell just got 33 million to have back to back years as the worst starting qb in the league. Al not only signed Heyward-Bey to 22 million guaranteed, even though Bey was listed as dead last for WR’s, Al STILL let him go out and play…Lechler and Aso? Al could have signed them a year earlier at a LOT LESS, but instead he waited, and had to pay both record contracts…the MAN USES AN ABACUS DURING NEGOTIATIONS…Just sign, and laugh all the way to the bank.”
Playa 1: “I could pull a Gabril, and question one of Al’s decisions, and he’ll release me?? Cool…this could work.”
December 17th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
For all of the shyt talking, we only have one person naming a wager, and that’s Richochet. It’s because you guys know Russell will be starting here next year. Nothing brings people to reality faster than a bet. None of you are willing to bet money that Al will bench or cut Russell, you’re just saying he will because that’s what you’re HOPING he’ll do. I’m telling you he will not. And I’m willing to bet anyone on it.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
How much of the DHB stunted development situation is JaMarcus’s fault?
December 17th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
You guys deal in hope, I deal in reality.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
& why does he look so much like an AVATAR ?
December 17th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
wow…..
December 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Madden Raider, what is shakin bacon?
December 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
The Real MaddenRaider,
How about no one listens to you for a month? Oh we already ignore you so I’ll have to think of something else.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
does that make you feel better, to make fun of a dead guy?
congratulations you won that fight hands down!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
How much of the DHB stunted development situation is JaMarcus’s fault?
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And vice-versa. But Louis Murphy developed, no?
December 17th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
My personal rules is to wait at least 24 hours before I make fun of dead people…except Michael Jackson…he was fair game before he was room temperature.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I just saw Chris Henry on ESPN say that his life has done a 360 degreeturn. Now doesn’t that mean your right back where you starte? obviously so…Dorians right…Chris is dumb…
December 17th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
SnnyJ, there are Al and Herrera haters on this board. Although the local media has tried to harm these men reputations, I have a family member who has worked with John H. and he said John H. is a great guy, just like Al Davis. People have to forget what the local media haters say, including MaddenRaider.
December 17th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
new post
December 17th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Why make fun of a dead guy? Oh, because he can’t fight back. I have a word to decribe a guy like that, but I am too much of a gentleman to call him a puzzy.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Realmadden…nobody’s betting because your a Raider hater and who cares what you say? All you do is trash the Raiders. You should find a team you like and go to their blog, troll.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Captain Black, you’re one of the few posters still willing to go down with Al’s ship. Al has run the franchise into the ground and there will be no more Super Bowl appearances so long as he’s still running things. This off season, he’s going to bring in a new puppet, er, coach and for the upteenth time tell naive fans like you the following:
“We’re gonna get this thing turned around.”
Let’s see a show of hands by those who really believe this. What you don’t understand is that it’s the most devoted fans, who love the team, but hate what this poisonous old megalomaniac has done to it.
Get it?
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December 19th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Has Mike Mitchell even played this year? He’s had almost zero impact from what I can tell.
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