Cable won’t rattle
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 5:17 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and observations from Monday’s open locker room session and Tom Cable’s season-ending press briefing:
– Can’t say I’ve ever seen a coach who can shake off a crisis quite like Cable.
As he stood before the local media and answered questions about his job performance and job security, Cable was every bit as cool and confident as he was through a turbulent season.
Included was Randy Hanson and Jawgate, an ESPN story alleging he had a history of violence toward women, an underperforming multi-million-dollar quarterback and so many one-sided losses the Raiders finished with the second biggest negative point differential in franchise history.
The Raiders were outscored by 182 points in 16 games, meaning they on average were outscored by 11.4 points per game. The 1961 pre-Al Davis Raiders were outscored by 15.8 points per game, finishing 2-12.
The Raiders were 31st in scoring (scoring less than 200 points for the second time in franchise history), 31st in offense, 23rd in scoring defense, 26th in total defense and 29th in run defense.
None of which matters a whit to Cable, who looks at the last seven games of the season and sees something special in the offing.
“The next step is not only to compete and be in (the games), but to win them and get over the hump,” Cable said.
Cable said he is not troubled by speculation regarding his job and hasn’t given it a second thought.
“All I know is I have a contract right now,” Cable said. “Whether or not it’s honored is not up to me. I’m a ball coach. I’m a damn god football coach so things will work out. They always do.”
He laughed when asked if all the controversy had taught him to ride through a storm.
“I’m the master. Any of you got problems, call me,” Cable said.
– Count quarterback Bruce Gradkowski in the Cable camp.
“To be a head coach and come in this league and only get one year, one shot, it’s tough,” Gradkowski said. “The good teams in this league, their coaches have been there for awhile with the same players and got to work together. It’s not only hard on the coaching staff but it’s hard on the players to continually learn new systems, new coaches.
“It’s all about consistency.”
Said tight end Zach Miller: “Guys play hard for him. All year I think guys kind of rallied around him and played had for him and put all our good effort on the field for him. I think that’s something that’s good.”
Left guard Robert Gallery, making his first appearance in an open locker room since back surgery, is an unabashed Cable supporter. Cable was the position coach who switched Gallery to guard and helped transform the perception of him from draft day disappointment a top-tier player. He believes all the Cable support goes far beyond just talk.
“I think you know when people are giving you the company line and I think you know when people are serious and say it from the heart, and I think guys truly believe in him,” Gallery said. “I know the majority of the guys in here _ the guys that matter _ want him back and know he’s trying to do the right thing.”
– Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, with nine catches for 124 yards and a touchdown in 11 starts, said he came up short of expectations.
“I was inconsistent. I didn’t play the way I wanted to play,” Heyward-Bey said. “I graded out the way I wanted to, didn’t mess up on assignments and stuff like that, so from that standpoint it was solid. But definitely I was here to make plays and that’s what I wanted to do.”
Cable, who likes Heyward-Bey’s work ethic and attitude, stressed patience.
“We’ll get Darrius back and get him through the first-year blues if you will, and get him relaxed and calm down and continue to develop the group (of wide receivers),” Cable said.
– Reading between the lines, it sounds as if Cable realizes his insistence on being the offensive coordinator, calling the plays and essentially taking over for line coach Jim Michalczik when the line was struggling only served to spread himself too thin for his main job as head coach.
If Davis hasn’t already made up his mind and wants Cable to give up play-calling duties, the coach will be receptive.
– Turns out Gallery had surgery to widen a narrow portion of his spine, had three vertebra fused, and calcium deposits removed from his back. He said doctors anticipate a three or four month recovery period. The initial injury left both legs numb.
“It’s something that was a big deal, obviously, if it was hitting my spinal cord, but it was easily fixed and taken care of and I should be fine,” Gallery said.
It concluded a season in which Gallery missed much of training camp with an emergency appendectomy and then sustained a broken fibula in week 2 before returning to play in six games.
“It’s funny because I never thought I’d be able to handle something like this very well and it’s kind of out of my control,” Gallery said. “I was doing everything right, there were kind of some freak things _ that kind of year. Could have been worse. I’ll be ready to go.”
– Quarterback Charlie Frye was having an MRI for the lower back strain sustained against the Ravens. Linebacker Ricky Brown said he was going to Los Angeles to rehab and train at Athletics Performance Institute in Los Angeles and plans to be ready for organized team activities should he be re-signed. Brown was tendered a $1.7 million tender to stay with the Raiders last year.
– Gradkowski was staking his claim to be the No. 1 quarterback come training camp.
“Worst-case scenario, it should be a competition for the starting job,” Gradkowski said. “My play showed itself up on film. I’m always for open competition. I know coaches will do the right thing.”
Gradkowski said he’s about two weeks from being healthy after two MCL tears which did not require surgery. He’ll go home to Dormont, near Pittsburgh, and relax, then begin intensive study.
“I always like to watch Drew Brees. I’ll probably go back and watch his game film and Tom Brady and Peyton Manning and the consistent quarterbacks in the league,” Gradkowski said. “You like to go watch them and wee what they’re doing and see why they’re so successful and try and learn from that to continually get better.”
– Cable continued to evade questions regarding the starting job and Russell in particular. When asked if everyone was at the team meeting that was expected to be there, Cable said yes. When asked if Russell was there, Cable said no, but his absence was excused _ just as was an absence by defensive end Richard Seymour _ for personal matters.
It’s fair to say Russell’s absence did not go unnoticed in the locker room.
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January 4th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Leach! Leach! Leach! Leach! Leach!
January 4th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Jerry, do reporters around the country take players seriously when they endorse a failing head coach, or just those covering the Raiders?
January 4th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Jerry,
You and the other bayarea writers are definitely egging Davis to fire Cable. I hope Cable comes back and gives up playcalling.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Davis has a history of undermining his coaches, and one source says that despite his lower profile in 1995, Davis pulled his share of power plays on White. Several times he showed up at practice and waited for White to approach him after drills. As White walked toward him, the source says, Davis walked away.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Gallery said. “I know the majority of the guys in here _ the guys that matter _ want him back and know he’s trying to do the right thing.”
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Anyone care to goes who might not “matter”?
January 4th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
504 Raider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Man I awoke this morning seeing Al Davis preparing to fire Cable at the bottom of the ESPN ticker and I jumped outta bed excited an even posted a couple times arouns 8 am (somethin I’ve never done).
Then I go to work and have a good day in good spirits and come home to this crap. Cable ain’t fired yet and he’s still working. Man I’m so depressed right now that when I’m finished bloggin tonight, I’m gonna go jump in Lake Pontchartrain. And it’s freezin freakin cold tonight.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
The guy puts up 3 TD’s and 17 turnovers and can’t even face his teammates the VERY FIRST DAY OF THE OFFSEASON
Stand-up guy
January 4th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Al would never hire a head coach as controversial as Leach. You know what we have to do? Start a campaign to publicly, and legally, humiliate a Raiders’ head coach who doesn’t stand up to Al Davis. Whoever he hires. And if it’s Cable, we do it to him. Put a billboard up saying, “Tom, if Al told you to jump off a cliff, would you? You’re the head coach. Coach the team”, with a giant picture of his fat, whiskered face frowning on the sideline. Just give them a consequence they’ll have to face if they don’t do what Gruden and Kiffin did. Maybe they’ll come to the conclusion that they’re going to get fired anyway, so they’d might as well avoid the embarrassing billboard and just make some power moves and see what happens.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
what a dmbass, i guess they must have had a special on hot wings and fried catfish somewhere in alabama the reason russell could not be there.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Man Cable is like that relative who needs help and a place to stay and you tell him c’mon over and stay as long as you need to. In your mind you hope it’s a week at the most then about three months later every single aspect of him just pisses you off to the highest of pistivity.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Vegas Raider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
The guy puts up 3 TD’s and 17 turnovers and can’t even face his teammates the VERY FIRST DAY OF THE OFFSEASON
Stand-up guy
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That’s terrible. Very Immature.
But what about the 80 yr old who also hides from accountability?
Those 2 are not a good match.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
“highest pistivity”. Ha ha. There’s no better way to describe the Raider Nation right now.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Vegas,
The only reason Bruce looked halfway decent was because of his legs. Frye and Russell are nowhere near that, so they could not mask the terrible Oline. LMFAO at all the pads Frye came out of the locker room with. Did you see that?
We all know Russell is not mobile to say the least. No one produced behind this Oline despite what Cable is trying to sell us. The RBs didn’t produce, the backup QBs did nothing (well maybe the 4th qtr at Pitts), and the WRs didn’t have time to get down the field.
Mario has room needs to improve ??? Damn right he does!
January 4th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Cable is as rattled as they come, see his remarkable 180 degree change from support of no2, to blaming no2. for all of the losses. This guy stinx out loud.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Stand up guy?
Well Cable told us he was a classy, classy guy, lol!
Is Seymour the same jackarse Russell is for missing the Cable farewell speech?
January 4th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
russell= coach c cant be there tomorow with the team
cable= whats up big guy
russell= u c there havin a special on fried hot wings and catfish in alabama, got someone giving me sweat deal
cable= well was kinda needing u there so that i could sound smarter than u and maybe big al will let u go instead of me.
russell= what if i bring u some southern fried food
cable= wont it be soggy
russell= yeah but it sure is good
cable= yeah thats cool ill tell everyone u were excused
January 4th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
MR, did you not notice a different in JR on the field yesterday? I did, but he still needs work, maybe 2 or 3 years worth, but not as starting QB. I say we keep him, develope him, everyone wants instant gratification with a draft pick, like they do in their lives. This doesn’t work in the NFL, and in most things in life. This society is on the verge of financial collapse because of instant gratification, but I’m from an older time. I remember Stabler sitting pine for 5 years. Otto playing in his prime. We, as a team, are not far away, we need a LOT of help on our lines, address that issue, then talk SB.
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If you say you come from an “older time” explain to me how you would condone running your business and continue to pay and employ your worst performer and the biggest slacker of your workforce?
January 4th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
“I always like to watch Drew Brees. I’ll probably go back and watch his game film and Tom Brady and Peyton Manning and the consistent quarterbacks in the league,” Gradkowski said. “You like to go watch them and wee what they’re doing and see why they’re so successful and try and learn from that to continually get better.”
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Whatever we do we need to get this guy re-signed. Brees is no bigger than Bruce Almighty, BTW.
I think you definitely need another viable option to compete for the starting job and to be there in case Bruce gets injured or doesn’t perform well, but I feel like this guy is on the verge of being a very good starting QB in this league for the next several years.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Jhill,
We agree on things pretty much. I mean we both know that improving our yearly pretty much last in the league Run D has to be priority number 1.
Priority number 2, finding a replacement for Green and our overall O-line.
Ahead of all that for every team is the QB. If you have a great one (Brady, Peyton, McNabb, Romo, Palmer, etc.) or even a pretty good one, you don’t have to worry about it for 8-10 years.
If not, you are like the Raiders, Chiefs, Lions, Bucs, Rams and all the other crappy teams were the QB issue is on a year-by-year basis. The best teams have consistancy at the QB position, and really not a whole lot else over the years.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Don’t get distracted …
Of course Grads is endorsing the one guy he thinks might give him a shot at playing in the NFL next year. The ONE guy. His new best friend is Cable, of course.
Can you honestly even say Gradkowski will be back if Cable is not retained?
The fact that he is willing to give up the offense is big though. Would like to see who he would hand that over to. Hopefully that guy is not on the staff.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Gradkowski better be starting next year and Russell demoted to changing Al Davis’ soiled diapers
January 4th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Vegas,
I’d agree with that, but QBs just don’t fall out of the trees. We don’t really have a guy now that we can take to the bank, so let’s do what we can to bring the level of play up around the guys we do have so a simple game manager WILL work for us.
Let’s get the lines to be dominant so we can flat out run the ball and stop the run. If we could run the ball, and stop the run, I think the 3 QBs we have on the roster now would be just fine for a playoff run.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
The NFL is becoming Major League Baseball. I’m giving Roger Goodell 2 days to read this Cable transcript and immediately submit him to a piss test. Luke Lawton, wherever he is, is shaking his head in disbelief about losing 4 weeks pay while Cable stands in front of everyone high as the Sears Tower answering questions about the season.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Of course there should be an open competition at QB next year. As there should for every position. WR, RB, OT, DT, and every other position out there. Put the best players on the field, plain and simple!
January 4th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Jhill Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Stand up guy?
Well Cable told us he was a classy, classy guy, lol!
Is Seymour the same jackarse Russell is for missing the Cable farewell speech?
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According to Skrepenak, “Things got more and more lenient” in Oakland as the year wound down. Five minutes before the start of one late-season home game, he says, a player took a cellular phone call in the locker room as the other Raiders were gathering for a pregame speech.
-S.I. 1996 Do you see a pattern?
January 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Let’s see if Bruce or Losman can beat out Russell in a fair contest. Not one tainted by Cable or anyone else playing favorites. But a flat out best man wins competition.
Same for WR with Chaz, Murphy, and DHB.
Same for RB between DMAC and Bush.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
jhill Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Don’t get distracted …
Of course Grads is endorsing the one guy he thinks might give him a shot at playing in the NFL next year. The ONE guy. His new best friend is Cable, of course.
Can you honestly even say Gradkowski will be back if Cable is not retained?
The fact that he is willing to give up the offense is big though. Would like to see who he would hand that over to. Hopefully that guy is not on the staff.
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If I have my way, Bruce will soon come to his senses when he realizes that it will be against NCAA rules for him to play for Cable next year.
January 4th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I hear you Kell …
NFL Netwrok did a breakdown on Russell, DHB, DMAC and their lack of production a few months back. Faulk and Mooch were talking about who were these kids supposed to learn from? Where was the veteran to show Russell and DHB how to be elite players? Who was showing them how to become great? They were literally laughing at the organization. It was right around the time Gannon was talking about blowing up the building.
I hear you!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
jhill Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Let’s see if Bruce or Losman can beat out Russell in a fair contest. Not one tainted by Cable or anyone else playing favorites. But a flat out best man wins competition.
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If it’s a QB contest I got Bruce and JP all the way. If it’s a Nathans HD contest, Russell hands down.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
It looks like TCU won’t win today!!
Sorry Vegas!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
So you don’t think Russell will come to camp on some I’ll show you shyt, lol?
You don’t think he’s coming in at 240?
January 4th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
More like 420!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
How many quarterbacks do we have to throw in there in place of Russell just to watch them limp back to the sideline, and Russell go right back behind center? Who’s next? Losman? LOL. Bring him on. The trainers will get the stretcher ready for him.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Chaz Schiliens and Z. Miller’s comments about Russell’s play have got to sting.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
As Russell’s blind luck would have it, he’s the only QB that can take the hits in this system.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
You’d think Russell might turn to Peyton Manning for a talk. He used to work at his camp, and the Manning family supported him for Player of the Year.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Russell is done, there is no way Raider Nation would accept him for what he has done to this franchise!!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
R8eray Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Russell is done, there is no way Raider Nation would accept him for what he has done to this franchise!!
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You’re being silly?
January 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Well, if Raider Nation has a say in it, Russell isn’t the only one going. Seen the billboards around Oakland lately?
January 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Someone posted a link to player interviews but I can’t find it anymore………..
Can anyone help!?!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
r8eray Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Russell is done, there is no way Raider Nation would accept him for what he has done to this franchise!!
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LMFAO!
Are you serious? All the fans want to see is Ws. I think they could care less who provides them. If Russell comes out and plays well, the fans will support him. If he comes out stinks it up and acts like he doesn’t give a fugg, they’ll be all over him.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Nice pass by that Dalton kid.
I think he should go back to school and he might be a second-rounder next year.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I see commn sense is still in short supply here.
Common Jhill share with the others. Of course there are others that are just as competent, but it don’t take long to call roll.
I enjoy reading you Jhill.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
“comes out, stinks it up, and acts like he doesn’t give a fugg”…
Have you missed the last 2 season of Raider Football?
That’s JR’s ‘GamePlan’ for this so called career he’s having…
January 4th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Alright mabe not Russell. I was confusing him with Al, my bad! lol!
I get a kick out of you guys!!
And this is why I love this blog!!!!
R-A-I-D-E-R-S!!!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Priest common sense is quite common here. Only a few sycophants
January 4th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Russell was slapped in the face, he’ll show up on time, ready to go, at or less weight, or go back home to his supporters. The kid learned a lesson, good job, MR Cable!
January 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Wassup Priest!
Was surprised to see you throw in the towel a few weeks back. Good to see you back.
January 4th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Did the team really quit on BRL????
January 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Why would an NFL team quit on a 65 million dollar QB???
January 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Why were the fans booing BRL???
January 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Al Davis doesn’t need a gm because he is the gm. Why would he ever give up that power. He still truly believes he can do it all.
Obvious to many jr has split the locker room. I wonder if AD has ever sat him down and had a talk with him about what it takes to be a great qb (can you imagine those two having dialogue). Al in and with all his greatness, surely he can and must have a wise word or two for jr.
JR needs a veteran leader to coddle him along? Did not Al know this?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
brl?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
In all honesty I feel sorry for him… better invest a
huge portion of that money he stole from Mr. Davis in Gold, and Silver, and not the common bling variety, bullion….
January 4th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Man, I can only take so much. It’s nice to get away from here, I used the towel to strangle a few fools.
How many times can you say the same things over and over again? the same discussions? You can go stir crazy in here.
Been studying prospects, a lot more fun.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
BRL = Black Ryan Leaf…..
January 4th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
gotcha!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
It’s fair to say Russell’s absence did not go unnoticed in the locker room.
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Hello people!!!!
His teammates don’t like him, and most importantly, don’t respect him.
That will never work. Get him off the roster.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
islandraider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Al Davis doesn’t need a gm because he is the gm. Why would he ever give up that power. He still truly believes he can do it all.
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Thats a major part of the problem. Teams dedicate whole depts to what Mr. Davis does…. and they also
use a lot of high technology…
From a business perspective, the raiders are outmanned, and outmatched…
January 4th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
504 Raider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Man Cable is like that relative who needs help and a place to stay and you tell him c’mon over and stay as long as you need to. In your mind you hope it’s a week at the most then about three months later every single aspect of him just pisses you off to the highest of pistivity.
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two “s”s in pisstivity…
two…
January 4th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Al just threw JR out there (after the hold-out) and expected him to ‘return the raiduhs greatness’.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Maybe JR was “excused”,
cause he was…
“earning the Starting job back in his sleep”… and he was getting extra reps!
Nothing like starting the off season work early…way to go Kid!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Vegas, chemistry is not an issue with the Raiders. Ask Al. He does not believe in team chemistry. It’s overrated.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
BRL got paid, and quit on himself. Needs to come into camp at a max of 250….
January 4th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
THE THEComatic master is in da houssssssssssseeeeeeeee!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Never mind the play book as Mr. Davis will probable get a new HC…..
Cable is an absoulute dimwit…. It took him all season to figure out he shouldnt be calling the plays.
The guy was in over his head out of the gates. Cable is a line coach and nothing more…
January 4th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Yes Raiders are outmanned and outmatched
January 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Cable isnt a dimwit. Al tells him what to do because Cable didnt want to not get paid like Kiffin
January 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
07, I’m sure Al has many televisions sets tuned to all the espn channels, so he may be with the tech set. His departments are probably fox sports, college game day on espn, nfl network and the silver and black show. Oh, and ktla.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I understand Al is the bigger issue. As long as he is making ALL the decisions we will continue to have stooges like Cable, Hererra, Jamarcus Russell and the Bed’N'Breakfast guy.
But a great first step for Al would be to get rid of Jamarcus, and re-sign Bruce.
How could anyone disagree with that?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Al doesnt believe in chemistry nor does he believe in fundamentals
January 4th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
What up young Lion?????
January 4th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
VR!!!!!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr nada just went yesterday and saw a mockery of a football organization
N*rco Bob got thrown out before halftime lol
January 4th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
The Return of Godliness, Happy new year….. Where have you been young lion?????? I see you been kicking ass and taking names as usual….
January 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Hello people!!!!
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People ????
Please address all comments and concerns to Al Davis.
It doesn’t matter what we think at the end of the day.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Thec……..Russell will in camp at 250 when Muslims start eating pork
January 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Jhill, you can say that about alot of other things besides Al Davis
January 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Full house tonight, this should be good!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Thec site was awful without me and Bob
January 4th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Thec……..Russell will in camp at 250 when Muslims start eating pork
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ROFLMFAO…… I am crying on this one homie…..
Hey I read you posted BRL, got some chick knocked up that live in sobrante park in east O, is that real???
January 4th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Only a few in here were dropping knowledge…….you Jhill,VR,4eva,plunkett,dell and a few others I’ve mossed but they know where they stand with me
January 4th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Cable is certainly not a dimwit. Raheem Morris, Mike Singletary, Jack Del Rio and many others do not call plays on either side of the ball. Cable has had a tough time this year, and while he may not be the best HC or get a second year, he tried.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Thec site was awful without me and Bob
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Real Talk….
January 4th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Thec thats real as they come….Sobrante Park is like Lincoln off Imperial in SE Daygo
January 4th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I’m going to be up front B,
Not quite sure who I want at 9 yet. Don’t think Okung is going to be there, and I think that we can get a decent MLB in Rd 3.
Not ready to call my shot. But I certainly will before the gawd damn freak show combine.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Cable was doomed to fail. Al tells him what to do
January 4th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
it’s 8 not 9
January 4th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
here’s the thing…
davis wants to be the one who gets the credit for turning this ship around…
hiring anyone at this point in time to be the GM or personnel guy or whatever… is not something Davis will do…
because he knows the credit will go to that person…
so there will be no Wolf, or any other person to whom credit could be assigned…
Davis might hire a new HC… but it will be someone who has never had success at the HC level…
i honestly do believe Al Davis IS concerned with his legacy… and it is for that reason he will insist on doing it all himself…
Davis wants all the credit…
January 4th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Jhill, Terrence Cody and thats it
January 4th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Thec thats real as they come….Sobrante Park is like Lincoln off Imperial in SE Daygo
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Yeah I know a bunch a folks that live in that part of the O, not very nice. BRL is as dumb as they come. He got access to some of the baddest broads and he messes with hood rats…Stupid Fat F@CK…
January 4th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Bob met Al Davis and was so in awe he couldnt speak…….too drunk i guess. Glad I didnt meet Al. I aint afraid of a damn person but i woulda been offed i think
January 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Thec how did you enjoy the show yesterday…….meaning the beatdown i put in bichochet
January 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
FP, that is absolutely correct. It’s his ego in the way again.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
I love the rope Al gave Cable with the “you’re the coach, you make the decision” line.
And it’s even funnier that Cable took that as him and Al being on the same page.
LMFAO!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
jhill Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Don’t get distracted …
Of course Grads is endorsing the one guy he thinks might give him a shot at playing in the NFL next year. The ONE guy. His new best friend is Cable, of course.
Can you honestly even say Gradkowski will be back if Cable is not retained?
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Thank you JHill…Of course the players are pulling for Cable…half of them would be AT BEST be facing the uncertainty of free agency and MOST LIKELY facing life after football…you know, the life of a 5 figure salary and 10 days of vacation a year!
Cable has to move on. His personel decisions appear to be driven by personality and less by performance. His game day strategy of “airing it out” at all costs doomed the season starting in the 2nd half of a winnable Chargers game on MNF.
Clean house.
Gradkowski is fighting for his NFL career based on a couple of good quarters against Cincy and Pittsburgh.
JaDavis Russell is a perfect representation of Al Davis’ decision making.
Clean house and hope for the best
Let Fargas, JaDavis, Green, Carlisle, Morrison, Eugene, Satele, Warren and Kelly find work elsewhere!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
CaptainBlack Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
it’s 8 not 9
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I hope so! Schefter has us at 9, but he’s been wrong before.
I doubt Cody lasts until 8 or 9.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
If Russell was not at the bottom of the pile of qb ratings, maybe there could be some hope. Even Todd Marinated threw a couple of td’s but that did not make him great. Al needs to address the mental skills a little more and quit creaming on brute stength and raw talent.
How can Al, the once wise and crafty omnipotent raiderhead, keep up with the technology that is such a big part of football these days? Oh sure, he hires a coach. He also creates division amongst his organization. Keep researching and posting KK, those articles hit the nail on the head.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Al Davis showed himself earlier in the year after the Eagles game not admitting to blitzing alot but attacking…….too stubborn to admit shyt
Then he is forcing Ricky’s to take down the pics of Gruden lol
January 4th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Makes a lot of sense Pete!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Terrence cody=Pat williams
And we need a fat obese cant see his d*ck run stuffer
January 4th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Thec come on mayne………then dines are evil snakes and you know this. california woman that is hella fine isthe devil
January 4th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
If i was rich…………id get a slice ofthe devil’s pie lol
January 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
2010 Draft order:
1. St. Louis (1-15)
2. Detroit (2-14)
3. Tampa Bay (3-13)
4. Washington (4-12)
5. Kansas City (4-12)
6. Seattle (5-11)
7. Cleveland (5-11)
8. Oakland (5-11)
9. Buffalo (6-10)
10/11. Chicago (7-9)* (Traded to DEN)
10/11. Jacksonville (7-9)*
12. Miami (7-9)
13. San Francisco (8-8)
14. Denver (8-8)(Traded to SEA)
15. New York Giants (8-8)
16/17. Carolina (8-8)* (Traded to SF)
16/17. Tennessee (8-8)*
18. Pittsburgh (9-7)
19/20. Atlanta (9-7)*
19/20. Houston (
January 4th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Gerard Warren can stay but only to be a passs rushing DT. Him starting as the NT is a joke. All season he constantly was out of position. Warren’s spot usually goes up against the C and LG and he needs to know how to eat space under them circumstances
January 4th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Captainblack thanks man
January 4th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Stl and det wont take a NT that high
January 4th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Tampa wont take Cody becuz he doesnt match the cover 2 scheme for Dts
January 4th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Washington has Haynesworth
January 4th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
FIRE AL DAVIS…..
Ooops….If the old man is to stupid and stubborn to bring Gruden back then the the old looney man Al needs to take a step back HIRE a REAL GM/PERSONNEL MAN to work with Cable on personnel and then Cable needs to hire an offensive coordinator.
This is if Cable stays as Head Coach of course.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
only team that may take cody is KC since they run the 3-4………….thats your only comp for the guy
January 4th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Cleveland has Shaun Rogers
January 4th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Jhill, Tiger was loving RACHEL UCHITEL. She is not a rat. She has a great body.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
# jhill Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
He got access to some of the baddest broads and he messes with hood rats…Stupid Fat F@CK…
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I don’t understand that about these Cats. Not just Russell, but many examples of wasting celebrity arse passes, lol!
Kobe and the desk clerk chick?
Tiger and the 4s he got caught with?
Very disappointing!
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Jhill a n*gga dont care as long as u fukin him and fukin him right
January 4th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
ur welcome
January 4th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
If the dumb old man Al is too stubborn and stupid to not hire a REAL head coach like Gruden back or hiring Harbaugh….then there is no point in hiring a new lapdog retread puppet coach.
Just keep Cable for continuities sake and Cable will needs to hire an OC to call plays.
I think Cable also needs to hire a new running backs coach that is in the mold of Rathman. They also need to draft or sign free agents on the O-Line that weigh over 315 pounds to bring more power to the ZBS.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
8th pick? There were 7 teams worse? Really? Parity must be working, at least for the bottom feeders. Good organizations don’t need parity.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Celebrities do some of the dumbest SH!t…Like BRL drving thru the point…. Is he crazy, or have a death wish…..
January 4th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
KC needs OTs worse than we do
January 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
What up B, hope the purps are as purple as ever!!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Thec……….you know what Im saying?!!!
Now I make fun of SF for jokes but shhhhhhhhhhhyt SF is no joke when you get away from downtown…them ducktail wearing niggros will kill u
January 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Yo B, When you see Norco Bob, tell him to bring his ass in hear and post. His 1 liners are priceless….
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
My wife has fake tits, lol
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
The Raiders will draft higher than Cleveland. Don’t they “win” the tiebreaker due to head-to-head match up?
Raiders will be drafting 6 or 7….and foolishly toss away the pick on a fleet footed “playah”
My wish is nothing but the lines…OL and NT and nothing else…but I got my wishes stomped out when Commissioner Goodell said:
“…the Raiders select Darius….” Doggone it!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Al will NEVER hire a GM, because in order to do that, he’d have to fire the current one, and I don’t see that happening. Al is pleased with the current GM, so get over it.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
SoB………..we will be 8th becuz we always lose tiebreaker
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Vegas, Richochet has a real puzzy,
January 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Rachel was a cool piece, but the Vegas rats should have never seen the time of day. Tiger clearly wasn’t ready to hang out with Barkley and Jordan. He was out of his league.
A beggin arse VM to a reality show chick? LMFAO!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Suh will most likely go to the Lions.
They need D-Line help badly and Schwartz knows the value of having a beast like Suh on the D-Line, since he coached Haynesworth in Tennesee.
Tampa will most likely go with McCoy since he fits the mold of the Tampa Cover 2 system they will most likely go back to. McCoy is more of a 3 technique and Warren Sapp flourished in that Tampa Cover 2 system being a 3 technique.
No other teams within the top 10 in the draft will be stupid enough to pay top 8 money and reach for an overweight two down player like Cody except for the looney old stupid man Al.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Besides cleveland’s needs aint our needs. they got a real GM now
January 4th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Terrence cody=Pat williams
And we need a fat obese cant see his d*ck run stuffer
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so there’s this workout warrior who absolutely hates fat people…
he’s at the gym, finished working out and heads to the showers…
he sees this really fat guy in there… showering…
he decides to mess with him a little…
“hey man, how much you weigh???”
“i don’t know… 350 maybe…”
“damn…” shakes his head… “when’s the last time you saw your dick???”
fat guy just looks up at him… “few years i guess…”
“have you ever tried to diet???”
fat guy looks at him for a second, looks down and says: “why??? what color is it now???”
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Pete must be fat
January 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Terrence cody=Pat williams
And we need a fat obese cant see his d*ck run stuffer
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so there’s this workout warrior who absolutely hates fat people…
he’s at the gym, finished working out and heads to the showers…
he sees this really fat guy in there… showering…
he decides to mess with him a little…
“hey man, how much you weigh???”
“i don’t know… 350 maybe…”
“damn…” shakes his head… “when’s the last time you saw your dick???”
fat guy just looks up at him… “few years i guess…”
“have you ever tried to diet???”
fat guy looks at him for a second, looks down and says: “why??? what color is it now???”
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If morons were making fun of Andre Smith running with his shirt off and showing his man boobs……can’t wait to see the overreaction when Cody runs with his shirt off! LOL
January 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
The Rams will draft D in the first round no doubt.
Berry or Suh.
Can’t see them taking Claussen number 1.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Thec yes, leave the streets alone. In Oakladn gary payton and Isaiah rider got robged by their own friends
January 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
One of the funniest moments in camp the reporters didn’t pick up on was a photo of the QBs in the red jerseys. Many were wondering what Russell weight was at the time and I knew from his LSU days what it always is in July.
In the photo JaMarcus was on the left, Garcia was in the middle and Gradkowski was on the right. I’m like c’mon, the QB coach was trying to tell the whole world what his weight was by standing them in that order. Read their jersey numbers from left to right.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Claussen best QB in this draft
January 4th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
I hope Suh doesnt fall, because we shouldnt pick him. Guy says bust all over him
January 4th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
CaptainBlack Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Vegas, Richochet has a real puzzy,
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if that were true…
i wouldn’t be calling him “strap-on”…
January 4th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
The best player in this draft is either Brandon Spikes or Terrence Cody
January 4th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Whos haircut is worse JLH or JaMeatballs?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I hear you on the fat arss, but the biggest need is someone to protect the big lumbering guy that we all know will be in there next year.
We need a dominant Oline to open up running lanes and establish a 6 second pocket.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Jameatballs is Mista……since he has like millions JLH aint ballin like him
January 4th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Hands down JLH flattop!
And that ridiculous flaming neckbend he has in his introduction photo is embarrasing!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
r8eray Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
It looks like TCU won’t win today!!
Sorry Vegas!
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As Lee Corso would say, “Not so fast my friend!!”
January 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Jhill Ima tell you like this
Raiders need to reshape the entire line and go to power scheme. ZBS is for wimps and really hinders and offense inside the 20. Russell will not be back in Oakland trust that unless he takes a paycut. Al is a joo remember?
Defense needs to be addressed badly. The NT and MLB spots are a joke
January 4th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Only way Rams don’t take Claussen #1 is if they sign a FA QB like Vick or someone.
Otherwise it would be stupid on their part to not take Claussen. They need a QB…..badly.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
A decent haircut cost 12.00 I’m pretty sure JLH can afford that.
I say its a tie they both look ridiculous as phuk and both should be cut.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
What? Jhill the brohawk thing russell is doing is embarassing dont you knowthe mohawk was created by them gays in east village……YMCA
January 4th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Whatever Al will pay him will be more than he can get anywhere else.
I will just simply say I will believe Al is cutting ties with Russell when I see him explaining it at a PC. No way he gives Kiffin the satisfaction.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
SNB,
Would you rather have McClain with that #8 pick or Cody.
I’m pretty sure you want Cody….but aren’t you worried the guy may eat his way out of the league and only be in on 1st and 2nd down? Top 8 money is a crap load of money to pay a 2 down player who may have weight issues, don’t you think?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Mista……no offense but i think you havent got a haircut in year…..are you receding?
Haircuts are now at least 20 but yeah i get your point he should get a better cut
January 4th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
ZBS is just like Justin Fargas.
Decent between the 20’s, and worthless inside of them.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
JLH didnt show up this year but also the Raiders shoulda started him from day one! No way DHB shoulda started
January 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Farglass is worthless. Playing Farglass is a joke
January 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
SCOUTS INC.’S TOP 32Player Pos. School Grade
1. Eric Berry* S Tennessee 97
2. Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska 97
3. Gerald McCoy* DT Oklahoma 96
4. Joe Haden* CB Florida 96
5. Derrick Morgan* DE Georgia Tech 96
6. Russell Okung OT Okla. State 96
7. Rolando McClain* ILB Alabama 96
8. Trent Williams OT Oklahoma 95
9. Jake Locker* QB Washington 95
10. C.J. Spiller RB Clemson 95
11. Sam Bradford* QB Oklahoma 94
12. Earl Thomas* S Texas 94
13. Dez Bryant* WR Okla. State 94
14. Anthony Davis OT Rutgers 94
15. Navorro Bowman* OLB Penn State 94
16. Sergio Kindle OLB Texas 93
17. Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida 93
18. Taylor Mays S USC 93
19. Bruce Carter* OLB North Carolina 92
20. Brandon Spikes ILB Florida 92
January 4th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Morrison has gotta go. He takes the worse angles ever
January 4th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
The mohawk just looks completely riduculous with a beer-belly.
I kind of like the JLH Big Daddy Kane look. Just didn’t like his punt returns this year.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
JLH started week 1 and got injured. Remeber the hit he took? His mother even felt it..
January 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Does anyone notice when Cody plays he never goes backward?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
JLH didnt start week 1 mista. It was the rookies but jlh was 3rd WR
January 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
JLH took that hit becuz Russell sucks
January 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
How is Charlie Frye and Bruce Gradkowski better than our #1 pick?
Gotdam that is awful, purely horse sh!t!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
What? Jhill the brohawk thing russell is doing is embarassing dont you knowthe mohawk was created by them gays in east village……YMCA
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LMFAO!
Uh, no I didn’t know that.
Sorry, but JLH just flat out looks ridiculous. He’s got Russell beat on that and you know I was all over the Brohawk on opening night. I can’t stand the Brohawk. I few of my little cousins are rockin’ that from ages 5-16. See a lot of other younsters rockin it to. But I see ZERO kid-n-plays out there coupled with the 70’s high school playa pose on photo day. All JLH is missing is his hand up to his chin while he’s looking away. The Raiders should never let that picture go up at the beginning of games.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
I don’t think the comparison between Russell and Ryan Leaf is an accurate one, because Leaf was in a much better system than ours. He had less of an excuse to fail. Russell has every excuse in the world. He plays in the single most archaic system in the league today, where practically no quarterback could succeed.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
JLH isnt a rookie but the vets should duct tape him to a tree and shave his head.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Chaz,JLH and Murphy are top 3 WRs as I said all damn summer! And fkin dammit the Raiders didnt take heed. JLH was then shipped to even lower levels
January 4th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Mista, i wouldnt disagree with that
January 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Vegas, dump Russell and re-sign Gradkowski, just so Gradkowski can get hurt again? We’ll be paying him to sit on the sideline. If Al were to do that, I hope he doesn’t pay a lot for Grad.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Jhill dont get me wrong the box fade is garbage but the brohawk reeks of f@ggotry
January 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
# The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Jhill Ima tell you like this
Raiders need to reshape the entire line and go to power scheme. ZBS is for wimps and really hinders and offense inside the 20. Russell will not be back in Oakland trust that unless he takes a paycut. Al is a joo remember?
Defense needs to be addressed badly. The NT and MLB spots are a joke
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I don’t mind the ZBS but what they need to do use more of a POWER ZBS blocking scheme like the Giants and Cowboys use. Get bigger O-Linemen that weigh over 315 and more powerful than the 300 pounders they have now who can still move.
L Walker should take over for Carlisle as the starter at RG next year IMO. They need to draft a BEAST RT or LT prospect like Campbell, Williams or Smith and get a more powerful Center to compete with Satele next year.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Gradkowski is a no talent pu$$y but at least he tries
January 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
All 3 qbs…….excuse me all 4 QBs on our roster stink
January 4th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
wow MR making excuses for Russell lol
January 4th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
russell will never be good not even average in the NFL
January 4th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
God has spoken.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Mistabrown Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
JLH isnt a rookie but the vets should duct tape him to a tree and shave his head.
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Now there’s treatment that should have gone Russell’s way. I just don’t understand why no one literally stepped up and started a fight with this guy? You would think that there would at least have been some “CMon you fat fugg”’s lobbed his way in practice and post game flights. I mean if Lechler can get the shyt slapped outta him, why not Russell?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
What excuse am I making for Russell?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Tim Tebow in the 2nd?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
system or not Russell can throw the ball in the ocean
January 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Jhill dont get me wrong the box fade is garbage but the brohawk reeks of f@ggotry
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That is hilarious!
LMFAO!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
SNB and Godliness,
I like Cody by the way, but I just don’t see him being a smart pick at #8…..but if they take him I will be okay with it….because I understand the need of a two gap run stuffer.
My worry of course is his weight and the money thing for a top 8 pick that would be given to him. After whats been going on with Russell….taking Cody early worries me.
I like Rolando McClain at #8…he has all the tools to be a great one.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Tebow lol
January 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Said that Russell can’t be compared to Leaf because Leaf played in a decent system, where as Russell plays for an offensive system that wouldn’t work 20 years ago. Fact. No excuses. Just facts.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
DK address that to me not SoB’s dumbass
January 4th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Leaf played in a decent system? June jones with the joo mullet fro? lol yeah yeah
January 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Vegas, you still in the game!
My bad!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Russell’s mechanics are awful, so is his pocket presence
January 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Maybe Russell is gay. Do you guys honestly think he’d be the only gay player in the NFL? On the Raiders? The way the Raiders play, I wouldn’t be surprised if half the team is gay. This current Raider team is not known for their masculinity.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Russell’s slow release have anything to do with the outdated system?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Godliness, how about Troy Smith?
January 4th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Leaf was given far more opportunity to succeed than Russell. Far better system.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Bruce is a leader. While it may not ultimately be Bruce Gradkowski himself, the only way this Raiders organization has any success, is with an ultra-motivated and true leader like Bruce Gradkowski.
The only way it will work here. You can build the greatest O-line around Jamarcus, he will still throw into triple coverage.
And any FA QB is available because they have flaws too. Good QB’s just don’t walk into FA. Rarely ever happens.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Maybe Russell is gay. Do you guys honestly think he’d be the only gay player in the NFL? On the Raiders? The way the Raiders play, I wouldn’t be surprised if half the team is gay. This current Raider team is not known for their masculinity.
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Offended I see. We were talking about awful haircuts on the team man. Stop going off on a tangent to satisfy your agenda
January 4th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
FYI..
MR bought a Russell jersey.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Russell’s release has nothing to do with the system, that’s correct. But Russell’s release isn’t the biggest problem with our offense.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Bruce Gradkowski has heart and leadership. Jameatloaf is just a fat tub of useless sh!t, get over it!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Nobody needs to have an agenda to turn Raiders’ players gay. A lot of them are doing it on their own, I’m sure.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Leaf was given far more opportunity to succeed than Russell. Far better system.
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What? This is nonsense. The Chargers were terrible just like the Raiders with terrible everything
January 4th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Vegas Raider, I agree, Bruce is a leader. He also can’t survive in this offense. He’s not big enough.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
If pocket presence means bad left tackle, then you’re right about that. We see QBs getting hit from behind all the time and fumbling the ball. How about the OTs actually blocking someone instead of calling the sack they gave up lack of pocket pressense.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Russell had every chance to at least halfway succeed and didnt
January 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Give Cable credit he found a way to harness BUSH & DMAC for 16 weeks not just ANY coach could do that.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
The Charger’s offensive system when Leaf was there was not as bad as ours is today. Ours relies on pure talent, and nothing more. The scheme is useless.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
FYI Mista…I did too!
Last time I ever buy a jersey from a player who has not proven themselfs in the NFL!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Nobody needs to have an agenda to turn Raiders’ players gay. A lot of them are doing it on their own, I’m sure.
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Or with your help
January 4th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
What the run n shoot offense that june jones has doesnt? MR shut up
January 4th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Bri, I agree Russell had every chance to succeed. But he also had more of an excuse to fail than Leaf had, considering how much of a joke the system is that he plays in. That’s why I don’t think the Ryan Leaf comparison fits. I think Leaf is a bigger bust.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Jhill bad left tackle? totally disagree. Bad LT= kwame harris
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
JaRuffel’s should have a handicapped logo on his helmut the guy is blind, deaf, and dumb in the pocket.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Leaf a bigger bust? Leaf cared and Russell doesnt. Russell teammates quit on him
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
LOL. No, Bri, I don’t play that. But I’m sure a lot of Raiders do.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
LMFAO!!!!!
MR has company..
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# r8eray Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
FYI Mista…I did too!
Last time I ever buy a jersey from a player who has not proven themselfs in the NFL!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Leaf cared, and sucked. I’m not talking about caring. I’m talking about performance, and how good each system was.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
JaRuffel’s should have a handicapped logo on his helmut the guy is blind, deaf, and dumb in the pocket.
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U mean like HandiMan from In Living Color…..up up and away
January 4th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
MR, both systems were awful but you have to at least give it a real try no matter if you think or not
January 4th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Mistabrown Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
JaRuffel’s should have a handicapped logo on his helmut
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LOL!
A Handicap logo? That was a good one!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Leaf was at least good in college Russell wasnt
January 4th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Uh, you guys are in for a long off season.
Draft OLINE, get rid of Green, get Henderson/Morris/Satele some competition.
Start the season off with a vet at QB, work Jamarcus back in for his already last chance(at the over the hill age of 25!!)
January 4th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
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January 4th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
True, Bri. I give Leaf credit for trying. But does the league? Do they keep score based upon how hard QBs try? It all comes down to results. Both Russell and Leaf suck. That’s obvious. The Chargers, however, had a much more efficient system when Leaf was there than the Raiders to today. The Raiders are using basically a 1960s offense.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
MR I’m sure you would be in ecstacy if the Raiders had gay players but that aint the case
January 4th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
I’m not talking about college. I’m talking about the Ryan Leaf comparison, in regards to NFL draft busts.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I got a Russell jersey.
Than I mailed that crap back to the South (to 504)
January 4th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Henderson isn’t a bad LT at all. But I’d say he is average at best. Not a very good run blocker at all, and looked pretty bad against some guys this year when Gallery was out.
I hope his agent doesn’t come with some ridiculous $ request.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Chargers did not have a much more efficient system thats a damn lie………why was jones fired after one year?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I couldn’t care less if any Raiders are gay. But no, I’m not interested. And I don’t mess with ecstacy. Moderate drinking and the occasional hit of herb. That’s it.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
SNB,
Would you rather have McClain with that #8 pick or Cody.
I’m pretty sure you want Cody….but aren’t you worried the guy may eat his way out of the league and only be in on 1st and 2nd down? Top 8 money is a crap load of money to pay a 2 down player who may have weight issues, don’t you think?
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I am not sure about McClain yet at number 8. Admittedly, I am not up on those guys yet.
Cody is the type of player the Raiders need. Ordinarily I would say that he is not worth it at #8…but given the Raiders habit of drafting worthless skill players this high…I can live with Cody at #8.
Any player weighing over 330lbs is going to have weight issues. The key is what is his motivation and work ethic. That can be flushed out during interviews and observations from the last 3 years. Of course, Davis probably doesn’t value interviews and background checks all that much.
In a word, the Raiders need a big body that can take up space and clog running lanes. Period. He doesn’t need to be a great pass rusher….he just needs to be able to keep the center and guards off of the linebacker.
I would look to draft a big nasty NT before I would look for a linebacker. I am all about inside out to build the team.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Jhill Mario is just a cut above average and we need some comp there….wasnt Barnes suppose to do that? lol
January 4th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Would it be cruel and unusual punishment to sew JaMarshmallows so he cant & put him in a straight jacket and make him watch film ?
Waterboarding would be a last resort..
January 4th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Actually Mario looked great in first half of the year then regressed in 2nd half
January 4th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Bri, the system we use today is straight out of the 1960s. It’s a joke. The playcalling is a joke. It’s a system that prioritized protecting the QB about right at the bottom. The Chargers’ system wasn’t great when Leaf was there, but it beats ours by default, considering the system we’re using today hasn’t worked since the early ’80s.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
So I forgot a couple words in the first sentence no biggie. #243
lol
January 4th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Bri, the system we use today is straight out of the 1960s. It’s a joke. The playcalling is a joke. It’s a system that prioritized protecting the QB about right at the bottom. The Chargers’ system wasn’t great when Leaf was there, but it beats ours by default, considering the system we’re using today hasn’t worked since the early ’80s.
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Going vertical wasnt the only thing we did all year man stop lying
January 4th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
SNB and Godliness,
I like Cody by the way, but I just don’t see him being a smart pick at #8…..but if they take him I will be okay with it….because I understand the need of a two gap run stuffer.
My worry of course is his weight and the money thing for a top 8 pick that would be given to him. After whats been going on with Russell….taking Cody early worries me.
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you need to think of Cody as a …
um…
you know those concrete barriers they use to separate traffic???
yeah of one of those… with feet…
January 4th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
I don’t drink Smirnoff Ice. Just beer. And I only get “lit” on occasions. Don’t get drunk very often.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
The Return Of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Leaf was at least good in college Russell wasnt
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That’s a damned lie.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Ted Tollner=worked for 49ers and seahawks do they do vertical offenses? Paul Hackett is a vertical QB coach?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Mario looked awful the last few weeks.
He is in no position to ask for any new money.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Russell was not good. Please anyone with a brain saw the guy stunk. I was quit pissed when we drafted him. Reminded me of rohan davey and culpepper
January 4th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I never said going vertical was the only thing we did. Where did I say that? Who’s lying? I said our offense is an archaic joke, which it is. It’s not just the deep passing. It’s the practically zero priority of protecting the QB.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I have to ask what type of beer you like MR.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
VR im glad he didnt look as stellar so he wont ask for too much chip
January 4th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
# vegas raider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I have to ask what type of beer you like MR.
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O’douls non-alcoholic beer
January 4th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Barnes not being able to even get Green outta there was one of the lowlights of the year.
His first start in the Jets game? Same what you want about Russell not having pocket presence, but Pace absolutely destroyed Barnes on that play. It was borderline Hiram Eugene’ish, lol!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
# KoolKell Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
The Return Of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Leaf was at least good in college Russell wasnt
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That’s a damned lie.
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Leaf won Pac-10 did russell ever win a conf title?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Jhill it was and it was sad to watch
January 4th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
I always thought Russell was pretty good in college, but that was when he was 40 pounds lighter and a tad more nimble.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Mista..thats what I got planned for that jersey!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSNCgNhzSJA
January 4th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Russell played great really only two games in college………against Tennessee and vs ND
January 4th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Dos Equis lager and sometimes just Budweiser, Vegas. This is where you laugh at me for not drinking that super dark as mud german stuff, right? All of my white friends make fun of the fact that I dont’ drink that stuff.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
LOL @ that clip
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# r8eray Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Mista..thats what I got planned for that jersey!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSNCgNhzSJA
January 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
A thimble of beer would make MR drunk
January 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
O douls, LOL. I never understood people who drank non alcoholic beer. Then again, I don’t understand people who get drunk all of the time, either. Some people just seem to pull it off. We’ve had a lot of Raider greats that were great drinkers, too. Stabler comes to mind. But most guys are just retards. I think that’s the thing, they think they’re like the Stablers of the world. They’re not. They’re just losers getting drunk and acting like morons.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I really think that the “4 verticals” play-call by Cable was his worst moment of the year (on the field at leas).
Forgot about Russell and the fact he couldn’t protect the ball (shocking!!) what about Cable’s call? You put guys in the best position, and Cable throws one of his own O-line guys (Barnes) and a new position and first snap, 7 step drop.
Truly, truly awful. How does he look at that play and think it is going to work?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Cable was awful….but JaDavis Russell did something that I thought was unthinkable…he just didn’t try and got caught up in the easy life. Skipping meetings, OTAs, not mastering the playbook, out of shape…all those things that I didn’t think he was doing…he did…not too mention his desire to show off his wealth…
Just pathetic and I have no respect for that stuff. So many people want a sliver of a chance and this guy just disrespects the whole thing..including other QBs that paved the way for him.
JaDavis Russell needs to be cut or brought in at a very, very, very low salary cap number. If he can’t win the starting job in camp FAIRLY….he should be cut
January 4th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I think the ability to handle large amounts of alcohol, and still act cool, is genetic. I’ll be the first to tell you, I don’t have it. Sounds like you do, Bri. Drink up. Just don’t overdo it. A lot of health problems down the road. And you’ve seen what Stabler looks like these days.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
HAHA
# The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
I hate Leah Remini attitude becuz I’d go Chris Brown on a bytch like that but you KNOW THE SEX IS GREAT with her
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COME MISTA you know im telling the truth
January 4th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Dos Equis is cool, but you know I am a Sierra Nevada guy.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
A lot of people can drink a lot of alcohol, but imo, if you can’t keep your cool? You can’t handle it. Anyone can get drunk and stagger around. It’s just a choice to make. Just drink. Rather or not someone can handle their alcohol is entirely based on how they act when they’re drunk, not based upon how much they can drink.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Sorry about that touchdown Vegas!!
>:/
January 4th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Russell was awful, but I can’t imagine a worse offense than what Cable trotted out there. Cable ran the same basic play and formation over and over again. DMAC motions to the outside WR position. Heck it was even Marcel Reese doing that this past week. Ran the exact same reverse to Murphy, and no fake off of it.
I bet we can all run the basic Raider patter, lol. Sprint 10yds look to the sidelines, cut back to the slot. The Sanjay Lal look-off.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Sometimes when watching these reality t.v. shows, I think they should jack the drinking age up to 25. Most people under 21 these days can not handle their alcohol. And it wasn’t always that way. 21 year olds a decade or two ago didn’t act as stupid when they were drunk as young people do today.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I have no worries about giving Millions to Mt. Cody. That dude comes from nothing, worse than poverty. They had to save up to be poor.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Excuse me, I meant most people under 25 these days can’t handle their alcohol.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Russell didn’t come from poverty? If we’re in the business of just shelling out money because guys grew up poor.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
vegas raider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I really think that the “4 verticals” play-call by Cable was his worst moment of the year (on the field at leas).
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And the worst part about it, is we saw the results TWICE in the Denver game a few weeks earlier. WTF was Cable thinking when he even said back then that he knew better but just wanted to be aggressive?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
I’m not against Mt. Cody at all.
Year in and year out we suck against the run. We have to do something. A DT or a LB, or a couple of both sounds about right.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Al Davis is going to be in poverty soon if he keeps blowing money on players the way he does.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
“4 verticals” doesn’t sound like a play Cable drew up. Reeks of someone else in the building.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Jhill,
In the Denver game, at least he went max protect and Russell had time to dump it off or throw it away. Still a crap call, run the ball maybe(???), but the 4 verticals…..YIKES!!!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Leaf didnt’ have an OC calling plays like “4 verticals”, when the game was still winnable and they weren’t in desperation mode. That’s one difference, right there.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
He called 4 verticals at the 2 yard line? There you go, Thec. I rest my case. Tell me Leaf ever had to deal with that. Russell’s situation was much worse.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
504,
I know you watch a lot of SEC ball, what do you think of Javier Arenas?
I see him going maybe late first, to a good team like the Steelers, and being a PB level kick-returner immediately and developing into a real good DB.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Sophomore season
In February 2003 on National Signing Day, Russell committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) over Florida State University (FSU), becoming the Tigers’ 28th and final recruit of the 2003 season. He redshirted his freshman year and by the fall of the 2005 season, Russell was the undisputed starting quarterback for Louisiana State University. He led the Tigers to a 10-1 regular season record, the SEC Western Division title, and a top five ranking going into the SEC Championship Game. He also improved statistically, completing 60 percent of his passes for 2,443 yards and 15 touchdowns. Russell received an honorable mention on the AP’s All-SEC Team.
Russell led the Tigers to two dramatic come-from-behind wins in the regular season. The first came on a 39 yard pass to Early Doucet on 4th down in the final minute of the game, as the Tigers defeated Arizona State 35-31. Later in the season, LSU defeated a then-undefeated Alabama team 16-13 when Russell completed a 14 yard touchdown to Dwayne Bowe in overtime for the win.
Russell injured his shoulder in a loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, and missed the team’s bowl game. Backup quarterback Matt Flynn replaced Russell for the Peach Bowl against Miami, and the Tigers won the game 40-3.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Good receivers will break from the route anyway if they see a hole in the coverage, and good QBs will pick it up. We’re not that advanced, and never will be until we have a real HC and/or OC that doesn’t cower to Al.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Junior season
Russell was the starting quarterback again at LSU in 2006, beating out Matt Flynn and highly-touted redshirt freshman Ryan Perrilloux. Before the season began, he changed his jersey number from 4 to 2. He had a productive 2006 regular season, leading the Tigers to a 10-2 record and a BCS Sugar Bowl berth. He threw for 3,129 yards, 28 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He was second in the SEC with 2,923 yards from scrimmage. Russell won the SEC Offensive Player of the Week award three times during the regular season.
A memorable performance of the 2006 season came against Tennessee. In spite of throwing three interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), he led LSU on a come-from-behind, 15-play, 80-yard drive in the final minutes of the game. The drive ended with a four-yard touchdown pass to Early Doucet with less than 10 seconds left in the game, and the Tigers defeated Tennessee 28-24. Earlier in the drive, Russell and Doucet also connected for a first down on a 4th and 8 situation. In the final game of his junior year, the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Russell accumulated over 350 yards of passing and rushing and scored 3 TDs, leading to the Tigers 41–14 win over Notre Dame. He was also named the Sugar Bowl’s MVP.
At the end of the 2006 season, Russell was named to the all-SEC first team, ahead of Kentucky’s Andre Woodson and Florida’s Chris Leak. In addition, he was named an honorable mention All-American by Sports Illustrated.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Even if you are playing midget football, “4 verticals” from the 2 is utter stupidity. Can you imagine what was going through Michael Bush’s head during those 4 plays? “Oh they’re gonna pass it again huh? Fools. I guess I shouldn’t have endorsed Kevin Gilbride over Cable.”
January 4th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
They have coaches out there who have coached in the Super Bowl and even won it and some of us still want a coach who couldn’t earn a bid to a Bowl Game sponsored by a Fast Food Chain. Un-fuggin believable.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
504 Raider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I have no worries about giving Millions to Mt. Cody. That dude comes from nothing, worse than poverty. They had to save up to be poor.
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Maybe they’ll make a movie about him!
It’ll be called “Rags to Ritches” and be nominated for couple of Oscars!
lol!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Just off the top of the noggin….
Javon Walker fiasco
FB returning KO’s
Nick Miller + a 52man roster
Heyward Bey is #1
Eugene gettin more than Huff
Not near enough BUSH!
4 heaves from deep
4 passes from 1st and 2
Pass play for JP Losmans 1 and done
SeaBass from the other end zone……hey, it’s not a fake!
and the #1 greatest moments in a Tom Cable season………………………
damn, poor Jamarcus!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
RICHES…my bad!
January 4th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Kell it took you that long to pull stuff up from the google search? How bout remmbering and using your own words?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Me and MR dont see eye to eye but at least he uses his own words
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Kell why dont you go explain that after the win in the peach bowl after the 2005 season why players on LSU wanted Flynn over Russell
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Glad you asked Vegas,
Arenas is not Bama’s best corner. #3 Kareem Jackson is and it’s looking like he is close to declaring for the draft. Jackson is the guy Saban leaves on an island while he zones Arenas more. Jackson also started since a true freshman. He doesn’t get accolades because (like Nnamdi) teams don’t throw at him much. I saw a mock that had him going high second round.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
you know nada old man
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
JHill,
I think a Kiffinesque approach on offense would have had this team knocking on the door of the playoffs with the team as is…even with JaDavis.
Cable’s philosophy was jacked from the start…force feeding a pass happy Colts like offense when it just wasn’t there.
But JaDavis’ performance in the offseason was deplorable for a guy that claimed to know the importance of the position. Perhaps he hangs with dingbat friends or maybe he’s content with the money and just wants to spend the rest of his life relaxing..
Come to camp on time, study the playbook and film (like Gradkowski) and work hard and be in shape…..if he just did those things…I would give him a pass on the offense because I realize how poor Cable is at mangaing the offense.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Is Cody even ranked in the top 10?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
# jhill Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Is Cody even ranked in the top 10?
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Was Chris Johnson?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
you mean rapisajoke?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Just wondering how a guy like Raji ends up in the top 10 but not Cody on a team like that?
Good heads up 504 on the Corner situation. A guy like that would be a nice 2nd rd pickup.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
The Return of Godliness Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
# jhill Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Is Cody even ranked in the top 10?
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Was Chris Johnson?”
BHP was the only person around that was calling Chris Johnson’s name before the draft and even before the Combine. Everyone else was talking about DMac, including myself. Say what you will about the guy, he was right on with that one.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Raji is a pass rusher is why Jhill
January 4th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
BHP was right on one thing and wrong on so many others til it cancels that right comment far and away
Dmac pick was right on its just too bad the raiders wont use him
January 4th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
More specifically L$ is my family and I am down with the rest.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Yeah dogg I heard of them before
January 4th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Vegas,
Another tidbit about Kareem Jackson and how he signed with Bama.
Jackson is from Macon, Ga. and was a Univ of Georgia commitment until the very last minute. That last minute was a weekend when Saban sent an assistant coach in a car to Macon to Jackson’s house and told him to get in. He said don’t worry about clothes, money or a toothbrush. When he got to campus Saban put a sh!tload of Bama gear on him and took him out to dinner at his house and told him he would start four months from that day and would be a high NFL draft pick. Jackson signed before he ate all his food.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
BHP also said Russell was leading us to Superbowl in next two years
January 4th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
504,
Doesn’t Arenas have like 8 sacks and is first team All-America? How is he not the best DB?
January 4th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
B
Check them out live if you get the chance, good sh1t. Plus there are always a grip of ladies at their shows.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I’ll use my own words right here. Keep doing your thing, Kell.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
SCOUTS INC.’S TOP 32Player Pos. School Grade
1. Eric Berry* S Tennessee 97
2. Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska 97
3. Gerald McCoy* DT Oklahoma 96
4. Joe Haden* CB Florida 96
5. Derrick Morgan* DE Georgia Tech 96
6. Russell Okung OT Okla. State 96
7. Rolando McClain* ILB Alabama 96
8. Trent Williams OT Oklahoma 95
9. Jake Locker* QB Washington 95
10. C.J. Spiller RB Clemson 95
11. Sam Bradford* QB Oklahoma 94
12. Earl Thomas* S Texas 94
13. Dez Bryant* WR Okla. State 94
14. Anthony Davis OT Rutgers 94
15. Navorro Bowman* OLB Penn State 94
16. Sergio Kindle OLB Texas 93
17. Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida 93
18. Taylor Mays S USC 93
19. Bruce Carter* OLB North Carolina 92
20. Brandon Spikes ILB Florida 92
21. Carlos Dunlap* DE Florida 92
22. Jahvid Best* RB California 92
23. Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma 92
24. Bruce Campbell OT Maryland 92
25. Patrick Robinson CB Florida State 92
26. Golden Tate* WR Notre Dame 91
27. Bryan Bulaga OT Iowa 91
28. Jimmy Clausen* QB Notre Dame 90
29. Arthur Jones DT Syracuse 90
30. Jonathan Dwyer* RB Georgia Tech 90
31. Vladimir Ducasse G UMass-Amherst 90
32. Ricky Sapp DE Clemson 90
January 4th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Vegas,
The same exact way it took years for Nnamdi to get to the Pro Bowl. Can’t get the numbers if teams don’t throw your way. He doesn’t have sacks because Saban trusts Jackson’s cover skills more than he trusts Arenas, which is why Arenas gets sent on the blitz often.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
If that’s the case, good for Kell. Good riddance. N orco was funny at first, when he was just targeting Al and therefore being on topic, but his bigotry got old.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Why isn’t Boise State in the WAC? The WAC would get stronger and Boise State would gain a respectable schedule
January 4th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
I still think B and N orco are the same person, btw.
January 4th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
And of course that would mean our friend “godliness” is the same person. I’ve also noticed that Richochet disappeared. N orco Bri pops back up, richochet gone? Just an observation.
January 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Why isn’t Boise State in the WAC? The WAC would get stronger and Boise State would gain a respectable schedule
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Boise plays frsno state utah state nevada idaho and sj state…..there are in the WAC
January 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Why isn’t Boise State in the WAC? The WAC would get stronger and Boise State would gain a respectable schedule
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I meant the Mountain West Conference
January 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Isn’t Boise in the WAC?
Great game. Both teams got jobbed having to play each other.
January 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Khazer Kell….
January 4th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
MR you keep saying this but countless times you have seen me and Bob in here at the same time and see have seen others disagree with your assessment
January 4th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Good night Nation and thanks for the laughs!!
January 4th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
504 at every university they have the lil white prostitutes seal the deal to get the players to commit there
January 4th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
# 504 Raider Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Back in 30, the wife just slid the thong a couple inches east.
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LOL 504 have at it.
Senorita wishes it was here sliding that thong
January 4th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
To 504 raider whos keeps wishing tom cable be fired I just wanna ask, “you’re not that bright are you?” lol
Cable being fired will do nothing but set this team backward unless Al hires someone like bill cowher which will never happen. If Al hires another coache he may have a better offensive scheme than cable but he will have no balls, players will revert back to the give up attitude, and he and al will fall out like the others.
Norv turner had a great offensive mind and what happened?? He had no balls, players didn’t respect him and didn’t play hard, and al fired him. Lane kiffin had a great offensive mind but we still lost and he couldn’t get along with al.
Atleast with cable the players respect him and play hard, he’s shown he can work with al and he has balls. He’s done what other coaches have not been able to do and thats change the culture or attitude of the players. Players actually care about playing for this team now, they want to win and believe they can win. Under cable this team plays with heart. We’ve witnessed 4 4th quarter comebacks this season with cable as coach(steelers, broncos, chiefs, bengals) something that hasn’t been done for a while. Has cable made some bonheaded calls… yes but so has bill belichick, andy reid, even the best slip up every now and then. But at the same time i’ve seen cable call some good calls where he hit it on the money and at times where the players just didn’t step up and make the play where he has no control over. So I say keep cable and if you see different you must Like choosin new coaches every year.
January 4th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Fassel is another no nut having guy who would take orders from Al
January 4th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
dmac20………yeah i wish we could get cowher but al knows he wont get any credit for any turnaround so it wont happen
January 4th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
anyhow time to go………..Kell you gonna tell me how many times I posted tonight or what?
January 4th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Yea cowher would be good but his demands are too much and not even for just al davis, other teams even feel he’s asking for too much control. But the way I see it cable isn’t that bad of a coach i’d like to see what he can do with a real qb behind center for a year and no distractions like jawgate. I don’t think we will find anybody that will win over the players like cable did and still manage a decent relationship with al like cable did… Idk I just have a good feeling that if al loses cable he’s going to lose the team as well because they don’t want a new coach. like gallery said those guys in that locker room really like cable and they’re sincere when they say it, and if al gets rid of him its going to be pretty depressing to them and put them in a different mind set than what they would have had going intoanother season with cable. Their mind set would change from we can do this to here we go again… I doubt they’ll give their all or the same effort if al brought in a new coach.
January 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
the idiocy on this site is staggering. anyone who thinks cable should be fired is as shortsighted and retarded as the owner. tom cable IS NOT the greatest football coach in history, but he offers exactly what this team needs; continuity. firing the head coach every other year will never produce the desired results, unless of course the desired outcome is a 4-12 year. al davis is the definition of insanity: doing the same things and expecting different results. give cable another year. if he finishes next season with 5 wins, then show him the door.
step number two(and three): CUT JAMARCUS RUSSELL AND DRAFT TIM TEBOW. russell is an entitled, overpaid lazy child who will never succeed in the NFL. tebow is the anti-russell. while he doesn’t possess the skill set russell has, he is a hard-worker and would be an awesome student under gradkowski and another veteran next year. in addition, tebow won’t cost 30 million. he’ll be an easy grab in the 2nd round.
keep cable, cut russell, draft tebow and a slew of lineman and this team competes next year. mark it.
January 4th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Gotta keep Cable. I didn’t agree w/ his play calling much, and he should give it up, but w/ Grads and Losman, maybe even another vet competing for the job next season, i just don’t see this team losing 11 or more again. 8-8 wouldn’t be unrealistic.
January 4th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Draft an offensive tackle and a defensive tackle.
Please!
January 4th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
And, of course, gotta have a strong draft. Pick a lineman in the first draft Al, it won’t kill you…yet.
January 4th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
# r8eray Says:
January 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
SCOUTS INC.’S TOP 32Player Pos. School Grade
1. Eric Berry* S Tennessee 97
2. Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska 97
3. Gerald McCoy* DT Oklahoma 96
4. Joe Haden* CB Florida 96
5. Derrick Morgan* DE Georgia Tech 96
6. Russell Okung OT Okla. State 96
7. Rolando McClain* ILB Alabama 96
8. Trent Williams OT Oklahoma 95
9. Jake Locker* QB Washington 95
10. C.J. Spiller RB Clemson 95
11. Sam Bradford* QB Oklahoma 94
12. Earl Thomas* S Texas 94
13. Dez Bryant* WR Okla. State 94
14. Anthony Davis OT Rutgers 94
15. Navorro Bowman* OLB Penn State 94
16. Sergio Kindle OLB Texas 93
17. Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida 93
18. Taylor Mays S USC 93
19. Bruce Carter* OLB North Carolina 92
20. Brandon Spikes ILB Florida 92
^^^^^^^^^^
Notice how Cody is nowhere on that list.
The pick for the Raiders SHOULD be McClain, Williams, Okung, Smith, or Morgan.
BUT the old man will do something looney and draft Mays, Pierre-Paul or Cody way too high.
January 5th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Russell will stay. I really doubt they’ll cut him. I just hope he will have to prove himself to get on the field next year or else be the 3rd string QB.
January 5th, 2010 at 5:17 am
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January 5th, 2010 at 8:54 am
GRUDEN GRUDEN GRUDEN !!!BRING BACK CHUCKIE!! WE NEED ANOTHER SUPER BOWL!! ldy n blk26