It’s not Russell vs. Cable
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 12:58 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Best guess at this point is still that Tom Cable goes and JaMarcus Russell stays, but to assume the their fates are intertwined would be to ignore how Al Davis operates.
When Cable said at his season-ending press conference the Raiders could have been a playoff team had it not been for quarterback play, it was viewed in some quarters as a “him or me” moment.
How could the Raiders possibly have Cable back as the coach and Russell still on the roster?
The same way they had Lane Kiffin as head coach and Rob Ryan, a coach he did not want, as defensive coordinator.
The same way they kept Mike Lombardi around even though Art Shell considered him a “fox in the hen house,” knowing that Lombardi had pushed for Bobby Petrino as the head coach.
The same way Shell and Jerry Porter, the moody No. 2 receiver, were allowed into a season-long cold war that benefitted no one.
The same way Randy Hanson showed up back at work on Dec. 9 in the same building as the man against whom he had hoped to press charges for assault.
The same way Shell was put in the position of having Marcus Allen stifled on the bench while his teammates smoldered because Allen had waged a public war with Davis over money after rejecting a lucrative contract offer.
Although both Cable and Kiffin have espoused changing the culture, promoted locker room harmony and a “playing for each other” philosophy, Davis doesn’t believe in chemistry. He considers it nonsense, something players say about a team after it has won games.
“I don’t believe in chemistry” is right up there with “I don’t believe in chain of command” in Davis’ press conference statements which explain a lot about the organization.
You put the most talented group of players together as possible, don’t concern yourself with how they fit together, and it’s up to the coaches to get them ready to play, ready to win.
If there are disagreements or issues along the way, so be it. There will be conflict among men in any endeavor of high competition. That Cable and Randy Hanson had issues was no big deal. The problem from Davis’ perspective was that it got Cable in the news, along with the ESPN allegations of alleged domestic violence, and Davis would prefer his coaches to recede into the silver and black background.
Here Davis had given Cable the opportunity he’d always coveted, and Cable winds up a daily news story for reasons other than play on the field.
He’s also got issues with 17 touchdowns in 16 games and another 5-11 record.
Davis isn’t pleased with Russell, either. Otherwise, he would have never told Cable, “You’re the coach, you make the call,” knowing full well his handpicked quarterback would be sent to the bench.
Judging from the public backing of the Russell-in-Vegas brushfire and common sense, the quarterback isn’t going anywhere for the time being. Davis bided his time with Robert Gallery, Michael Huff and Nnamdi Asomugha, he’ll do the same for Russell unless there are issues with go far beyond work ethic and immaturity. He’s not worried about how keeping Russell will “lose the locker room” because there’s no locker room to be lost. It doesn’t exist.
But if Cable goes, Russell will be only a small part of the equation. Davis has never cared about chemistry before, and there’s no reason to think he’s changed his philosophy.
If Cable somehow makes it through, chances are Russell will be there as well, as well as a round of minicamp and training camp stories wondering how it could have possibly happened.
Harbaugh . . . again
In an annual rite of January, Profootballtalk.com became the outlet to throw out the first Harbaugh, reporting that Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh is a “stealth” candidate for the Raiders (and Bills) job.
Any chance he can bring Andrew Luck with him?
Also a familiar name in the rumor mill _ Montreal Alouettes coach and former Raiders coach Marc Trestman, per National Football Post.
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January 7th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
1st
January 7th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Captain Comeback aint walkin through that door.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Harbaugh would bring a power running game, this much I know
January 7th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Fire Cable & hire Harbaugh!
January 7th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
What pro sports team has a thug like Herrera as its spokesman?
It’s an embarrassment, man.
Can’t someone who Big Al likes — Madden? Otto? Plunkett? — step in and tell Big Al that he has to retire?
Someone? Anyone?
January 7th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Just wanted to see what that was all about! Nothing special!
January 7th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Sounds like a recipe for failure
January 7th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
VARaider Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
I like the way the Raiders treat a former MVP, last QB to post winning seasons for the organization, take the team to playoff games, and to a Super Bowl. They tell him to pound sand. I always calculated that the Raiders, as an organization, fell apart the minute Gannon was injured in the Tampa Bay game. The Raiders had a winning record to start that season, and then disintigrated once Gannon was injured and Collins came in. Since the loss of Gannon, the Raiders have sucked. That is how important a QB is to a team!”
I always tied it to that horrible Super Bowl showing, which included 5 interceptions by Rich Gannon. He played his worst game on the biggest day! The Raiders have yet to recover from that ass whooping they took in the Super Bowl.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Dakota Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Captain Comeback (Harbaugh)aint walkin through that door….
….but Captain Caaaaaave Man (Cable) might, lol.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
lmao @ Dakota
at least Captain Cave Man always had 2 hotties following him around. Cable would just beat the crap out of them…
January 7th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Vegas Raider Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
It has to go beyond kissing ass. He is like the face of all things Raider media and PR, and a complete tool.
I don’t know if someone could do a worse job and get worse results than what Herrara does if they tried to.
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Vegas, I thought I explained that yesterday.
Cronyism is partiality to long-standing friends, especially by appointing them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications. Hence, cronyism is contrary in practice and principle to meritocracy. Cronyism exists when the appointer and the beneficiary are in social contact; often, the appointer is inadequate to hold his or her own job or position of authority, and for this reason the appointer appoints individuals who will not try to weaken him or her, or express views contrary to those of the appointer.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Go Gannon! Shows what happens when you try to offer help to a dieing dog. I appreciate your willingness to jump back into the snakepit. Even despite your being attacked before you offered again. You’re a better man than anyone who refused you.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Fire Herrera. He is the worst “PR” man in the universe.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
….and son (Herrera)
January 7th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Al is about as codgity an old man as you’ll find.
No one can tell him anything, because he feels everything he does is right.
Ever see Otto in the booth with Al?
Doesn’t even sit next to Al.
Doesn’t even sit on the same row as Al.
and seems to be zero communication going on..at least whenever the camera’s are panning up there.
Plunkett? I doubt very seriously that Al ever takes the time out or cares to take the time out to speak to Plunkett.
And Madden?
The fact Madden offered his services to the league, and NOT Al should tell you something.
The fact Madden is routinely seen at the Niner facilities, while only showing up in Alameda a couple of times should tell you something.
The fact you’ve never heard, even once, of Madden being in Al’s booth…NOT EVEN ONCE..to watch a game with Al should tell you something.
Everyone knows Al listens to no one..and no one even bothers to try and offer advice..just a waste of time.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
“It’s Rich that needs the help,” Herrera said. “When he goes on a radio show offering Mr. Davis help, Tom Cable help, the Raiders help, maybe it’s Rich that needs the help.”
YEAH HERRERA. THE RECORD SURE SHOWS IT LIKE GANNON NEEDS THE HELP.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Ricochet
I saw Madden at the Raiders/Ravens game last week, although he wasn’t in Al’s booth. Also I have seen Otto sitting right next to Al and his wife in his booth several times.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Raider Dogg, you’re right, Gannon played his worst game on the biggest stage ever. Still, he got us there. Don’t try to tell me that Bill Callahan got us there, because I blame Callahan for that loss. He was completely outcoached in that game, and every game after that once Gannon was gone. Gannon, Brown and Rice got that team to the Super Bowl.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I think Al got fed up with Gannon and Gruden getting the credit for “All his work”. So he has done away with them and used his “PR Man” to insult, criticize and do whatever he can to belittle them. The fact that this is how he treats them shows where his head is really at.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
You know what – if I had that superbowl over again, I’d still want Gannon in there guiding the offense.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
bjbrown1968 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Raider Dogg, you’re right, Gannon played his worst game on the biggest stage ever. Still, he got us there. Don’t try to tell me that Bill Callahan got us there, because I blame Callahan for that loss. He was completely outcoached in that game, and every game after that once Gannon was gone. Gannon, Brown and Rice got that team to the Super Bowl.”
You are right. Callahan didn’t have the intelligence or foresight to change the offense one bit, the offense that Jon Gruden created. Hell he didn’t even change the terminology. Still Gannon made several bad decisions, it just didn’t help that Tampa knew just about every single play that was coming before it came.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
How else would you describe our ineptness on offense after he’s left despite bringing Randy Moss etc.?
January 7th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Raider Dogg. Yep. I’ll give you that. Gannon did make bad decisions, he still played a bad game and had to take responsibility for that. But he was behind the 8-ball from the start. I agree with RAiderzmaverick, though, I’d take Gannon over just about anybody else if we got to play that game again.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Must not need that left nut OFL71 =)
January 7th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
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January 7th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
# RaiderfanNY Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
What pro sports team has a thug like Herrera as its spokesman?
It’s an embarrassment, man.
Can’t someone who Big Al likes — Madden? Otto? Plunkett? — step in and tell Big Al that he has to retire?
Someone? Anyone?
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Interesting is, all those guys know what needs to happen. Will they say anything publicly? No way, Jose. Are they saying things privately? Maybe. No way to tell. Davis would still do things his own way even if they were in his ear, that much I assure you.
I know somebody that had a luxury box to a game this year and they got to speak with Otto. You’d be amazed at his opinions. Especially on Russell. They were very candid. I was expecting him to tout the company line. Nope!
January 7th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
This is such great stuff, I just thought I would post it again…I can’t wait for the next Al Davis presser:
Al Davis, after the cameras were off: “(Kiffin) conned me like he conned all you people”
Posted by Tim Kawakami on September 30th, 2008 at 6:26 pm | Categorized as NFL, Raiders
* Update: Yes, I did fix the typo in the headline, which was only up for many days. Sorry.
There’s a reason why I don’t ask Al Davis questions at his formal news conferences–such as today’s all-timer: Because he’s always much better and more lucid in the informal give-and-take of the post-press conference gaggle.
Today it happened again. He cracked jokes. He asked me if I was applying for a job with the Raiders (no!). He gave Annie K. a nod.
He’s a beaut. That double-dip Al press conference was incredible. But you’ve heard most of it or seen it or have gotten astonished word of mouth from the TV or radio.
This is what you couldn’t hear–but what the most determined Al-ologists crave: The relaxed Al, taking on all questions, just being Al, crazier than ever.
–A partial transcript of the gaggle…
-Q: Kiffin had that reputation at USC as a tough personality to like. Do you think you didn’t vet him well?
-AL DAVIS: No, I think he conned me like he conned all you people.
-Q: Why not fire Kiffin in training camp?
-DAVIS: Because I still thought there was hope. I’ve got a young quarterback. I still thought there was hope that he could see the light. Where he really popped off and started, it was Rob Ryan after the Denver game.
-Q: Who did Kiffin want to draft instead of JaMarcus?
-DAVIS: There were several. Every day it was different, that’s the thing. He didn’t want Russell. At one time he wanted Brady Quinn. At one time Calvin Johnson. At one time to trade it.
-Q: Why did you trade Moss if you knew he was good?
-DAVIS: They didn’t want him.
-Q: They?
-DAVIS: Not the coaches. They were coming in brand new. That was a big thing on their minds.
Plus, you know how many teams turned him down. That guy in Green Bay thought he couldn’t run any more. Even Denver, where they’ll take anybody, turned him down.
But what’s his name knew he could run, he’s a friend of Belichick’s. Mike Lombardi. Mike sold what’s his name, Belichick, on the idea that he could run. They tampered with him. I remember Bob Kraft saying that he had to look him in the eye and all that. They went down and worked him out, he could run. He’s their team, of course, with the quarterback.
-Q: Mike Lombardi was a loyal guy for years…
-DAVIS: Mike Lombardi? Yes, he was all right.
-Q: And he’s taking shots at you…
-DAVIS: That’s part of life. You just live with those things. He was with me eight years. Mike Lombardi has been fired from every job he’s had. Every job. He can’t get a job. Last year he was fired from a job he was working for for nothing. He was fired from Denver. But he does have ability. He does have some ability.
But he was bad to Shell. Not necessary. You can’t get that in an organization, somebody in the organization bad-mouthing the coach.
-Q: Nobody can do that?
-DAVIS: Well, you can do it a little bit, seriously. But it’s tough, you know. It just wasn’t right. Shell was… been here all his life. I just… would stick up for him, so both of them had to go.
-Q: You’ve also got Lofton, Rathman, Knapp, Ryan… A lot of guys you passed over for Cable. What was the main reason you picked him and not those guys?
-DAVIS: Because I think he can do a better job. With the team.
-Q: With the organizational structure, is all you need is a new head coach to fix things?
-DAVIS: No. No, I’ve got to one or two other things. I mentioned some other things, Jerry, that are coming up here. Possibly a work stoppage. Possible an uncapped year in 2010. We have to prepare for that.
Stadium. There’s a lot going on. Trask is involved in a lot of that stuff, Amy Trask. There’s a lot going on in the business side of football today. We have the negotiations with the players, that was a blow that hurt me personally, because he was a close friend, Gene Upshaw.
And I’m running into that quite a bit now, losing people. I lost Jack Faulkner the other day. I don’t know if any of you know him. He was with the Rams. I had to talk to him while he was on his deathbed. I guess there’s no one left but me. Maybe I’m the only one left who can talk to these guys.
-Q: Do you think this organization have a need for any more football people?
-DAVIS: Yes, I do. There’s one guy I’m looking at now.
-Q: A senior executive?
-DAVIS: It would be an executive role, yeah.
-Q: Would you wait until the off-season before making the move?
-DAVIS: Yeah, I’d wait ‘til this off-season. Yeah, I’ve talked to the person, pretty much. It’d be unique. He’s local.
-Q: Can you give us a name?
-DAVIS: Local.
-Q: Your son Mark has been around a lot more recently. What aspect of the organization is he involved in?
-DAVIS: He’s business and perhaps he’s doing some work on stadium. Business and stadium. He doesn’t want to get involved in football. He used to know all the players. He still does. They were his vintage—Cliff Branch and all those guys, Fred Biletnikoff, all those guys.
He never understood how I could let someone go. He just doesn’t want to get into that part of it.
But he will own it some day. That is… if they let me go to my maker.
-Q: You said to somebody that you wanted to win two more Super Bowls and then retire…
-DAVIS: I didn’t say retire. I just want to win two more.
-Q: But could you retire?
-DAVIS: All joking aside, sure.
-Q: It keeps coming up, so Al, how’s your health?
-DAVIS: Other than the quadriceps and a little trouble with the walking, based on total balance, I’m fine. I’m healthy. You’re going to have to have me around for a while.
I’m fine, really. I take all the tests four times a year. I get a check up on everything, echo and all those things. All the blood work, I do that four times a year.
My mother, you know, she lived a long time, 103. I hope nothing happens. Because disease is the one thing, boy I tell you, it’s tough to lick. It’s tough to lick those goddamn diseases. I don’t know why they can’t.
It bothers me they wont let us use… and it doesn’t mean that I’m Republican or Democrat… the stem-cell. I think it could help.
-Q: I don’t think we’ve talked to you since last year when you sold a 20% stake to outside investors for the first time. Can you explain why you did that?
-DAVIS: You should’ve called me. The fact (is that it wasfor)… estate planning.
-Q: For Mark?
-DAVIS: Well, obviously.
In 2011, that rule comes back. You know it’s down to about 10% in 2010 or no estate tax and then I think in 2011 or 12, right in there, the estate comes back… you have to correct me, does it go back to about 48%?
-Q: You’ve had other coaches who’ve gone through the Raiders to future success. You think that could happen with Kiffin?
-DAVIS: Here’s what I would say: When Shanahan left me, he went to Denver. He was there for about four or five years as an assistant and they fired him for insubordination. Dan Reeves and he had a big battle. He went to the 49ers and he learned their style of football and when Dan Reeves failed in Denver, the first guy they had was Wade Phillips, I think… then he brought Shanahan back. And Shanahan had success. But Shanahan has an asterisk next to those two Super Bowls, because they were caught cheating.
Now Norv Turner does a good job as a coordinator and he’s doing a good job as a head coach. Now let’s see what he does. He’s got a good team. Let’s see what he does. I might have been impetuous with him. But he was a good guy.
If you remember with Norv, the first thing Norv did was let Tim Brown go. And I had to have a press conference up in Napa about Tim Brown leaving. And then about two games into the season, he forgot that Jerry Rice caught a pass in every game. He forgot to throw him the ball and he broke his streak. They threw him the ball, it went through his hands and then they didn’t come back to him. And so Jerry Rice said he wanted to be traded.
I’m not making excuses here. And then the next year I got him Kerry and Randy and it was pretty good. But we couldn’t win so that thing didn’t go.
Now who else was here?
-Q: Gruden?
-DAVIS: Jon. You’ve got to make your own decision. Jon was a good coach. But don’t forgot, I took Jon, no one else even knew who he was.
Jon’s first two years, he was in tough. He won a big game that kept him alive. You know which game that was? Kansas City… that’s pretty good. You ought to be over here with us…
The Tuck Game was the undoing of a lot of things.
-Q: Was it accurate that you talked Javon Walker out of retirement during training camp?
-DAVIS: I don’t know. See, that’s the problem. I’m pretty close to some of the players and I try to stay away from them. I stay away because I don’t want the head coach to be upset.
Javon can play. He can play.
-Q: Do the new minority partners have any option to buy in the future?
-DAVIS: Everyone has an option to buy a limited. But not to buy the… no… No, I have options to buy a limited. Everyone has that option.
No, as long as we’re alive, and then there’s the possibility of Trask. I think I want to do something for her. That’s Amy Trask. Other than Carol and Mark, no… other than maybe her.
-Q: Are you looking for more investors?
-DAVIS: No. I could have them in a minute. I want to see where we’re going to end up with the stadium.
-Q: How is the stadium stuff going?
-DAVIS: We’ll see. We’re working with the city of Oakland. We’re working.
-Q: Could you stay at the Coliseum after the lease expires in 2010 the way it’s set up currently?
-DAVIS: Of course we want a new one. I wouldn’t negotiate with you right now or with the media. I don’t know if the newspapers will be in existence (in 2010).
January 7th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I watched the Super Bowl like most everyone in here, completely smashed.
I never watched the game again, until one day I got the DVD of the game I think 2 years ago and watched it again.
Amazing how many chances to jump on them big at the beginning. Dropped INT’s, dropped passes. We dominated the first ten minutes of the game and still got creamed. The seams came off real quick.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
By Lowell.Cohn on January 7, 2010 11:59 AM:
Is Rich Gannon screwy?
He publicly offered to help the Raiders and JaMarcus Russell. Don’t get me wrong. The Raiders and Russell need lots of help. But not from Gannon.
Gannon has been blasting the Raiders for years. That’s his right and he’s been correct in what he said. But for him to turn around and offer help is kind of dopey.
They talk about being able to read a room. Gannon apparently can’t read any room. He should have known the Raiders would turn him down flat and love doing it. John Herrera got off a good one, he said it’s Gannon who needs the help. Maybe he’s right.
We’ve long suspected Gannon is socially insensitive. This seals it.
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This pretty much summed up my thoughts exactly.
I loved Rich G. as a Raider, but, pretty naive on his part. . . .when you know they hate you in that building.
As for Lowell Cohn, I get a kick out of him. He seems to have more nuts than any journalist in the Bay Area.
A bit goofy himself, but, goofy is better than boring.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
That’s a great transcript Dakota.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Dogg….I am NOT computer savvy.I dont know how =(
January 7th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
All Russell does is get delivered the money these days. Yeah – Gannon needs help for offering to assist. He must be nutz to get involved with these guys upstairs.”
Maybe that’s what Herrera really meant(sarcasm). Gannon would have to be crazy to want to work in the Raiders organization, he needs help.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
So Mangina is safe in Cleveland…..
Come on Al…fire Cable…you might be the only open job on the block so you might finally get a couple of bites from some real coaches!
January 7th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Plus, you know how many teams turned him down. That guy in Green Bay thought he couldn’t run any more. Even Denver, where they’ll take anybody, turned him down
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LMAO….Its in Big Al,turn that knife lol
January 7th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Suggestions Dakota? Who do you think would bite?
January 7th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Dakota….I hate to say it but the Browns are putting together a fine-looking O-line,imo.Young and Smart(Mack)
January 7th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
The Browns won their last 4 games. We haven’t been able to string together 2 game in a row since last year. ……Painful….
January 7th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Dogg….thats because Bradshaw didnt know there was a time of day lol
January 7th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Any ideas for an Offensive Coordinator if Cable Stays?
January 7th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Any realistic ideas for Head Coach if Cable Goes? Don’t say Gruden. Just look how they have treated Gruden and Gannon and you’ll see that it’s not even close to possible.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
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January 7th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Q: Do you think this organization have a need for any more football people?
-DAVIS: Yes, I do. There’s one guy I’m looking at now.
-Q: A senior executive?
-DAVIS: It would be an executive role, yeah.
-Q: Would you wait until the off-season before making the move?
-DAVIS: Yeah, I’d wait ‘til this off-season. Yeah, I’ve talked to the person, pretty much. It’d be unique. He’s local.
-Q: Can you give us a name?
-DAVIS: Local.
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I’m DEAD SERIOUS. I think this is Randy Hanson he’s looking at.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
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January 7th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
The Browns won their last 4 games. We haven’t been able to string together 2 game in a row since last year. ……Painful….”
Actually the Browns won their last 4 games in a row. A feat the Raiders haven’t done since 2002.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Well….don’t give them too much credit. They still ended up with the same record as us I think.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
This organization goes beyond dysfunctional. It’s creepy and cynical beyond belief. Is that billboard still up?
January 7th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Suggestions Dakota? Who do you think would bite?
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Well, no one in their right mind….but you just never know!
Brian Billick is my bet at this point.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
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January 7th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Raiderzmaverick, you’re probably right. Which would mean Cable is gone.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
In Al’s presser last year, he mentioned the lockout in 2011.
I think he isn’t going to hire a new coach in large part to not wanting to pay a staff in a lockout.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Dakota Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Suggestions Dakota? Who do you think would bite?
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Well, no one in their right mind….but you just never know!
Brian Billick is my bet at this point.”
pft has been saying that Billick is already assembling a staff in anticipation of getting the Bills job.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Billick would be a coup. Truth is, nobody in their right mind would come coach the Raiders now. Everyone thinks Leach would come here. That guy may be dumb, but he ain’t stupid.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
If Cable stays, which I believe he should, the following names come to mind off the top of my head:
1. Paul Hackett. That way, you’re not introducing a whole new damned scheme AGAIN. Conservative? Sure, but, so was Gruden. If that means running the ball 35 times per game until our passing game catches up, so be it. Marty Schott. played that type of ball all the way into the playoffs for years, so I have no problem with running that type of offense until we have a legit pass game.
2. K. Gilbride or Jim Fassel. Both want to be head coaches, but, I think both can call plays. If they’d be willing, bring’em on.
3. Mike Martz? I know, I know – sounds lame. But, other than the fact that the guy seems to dismiss the importance of the running game, he’s an aggressive play caller and could perhaps be a “teacher” for our QB’s and speed up the progress of our pass game.
That’s all I can think of at the moment.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Al usually waits until all the other Coaches are hired before he fires. Another wacky thing I don’t understand.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
You do know that the article is over a year old
January 7th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Thanks Dakota
I think… then he brought Shanahan back. And Shanahan had success. But Shanahan has an asterisk next to those two Super Bowls, because they were caught cheating.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
You’re the BOMB Dogg!!!!
Altho I must wait 4 Cohleenie 2 get home because I’m just not sure but she will D/L it 4me =)
January 7th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
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January 7th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Plunkett, what do you mean Denver got caught cheating?
January 7th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I freaking hate Denver, by th way
January 7th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Q: Do you think this organization have a need for any more football people?
-DAVIS: Yes, I do. There’s one guy I’m looking at now.
-Q: A senior executive?
-DAVIS: It would be an executive role, yeah.
-Q: Would you wait until the off-season before making the move?
-DAVIS: Yeah, I’d wait ‘til this off-season. Yeah, I’ve talked to the person, pretty much. It’d be unique. He’s local.
-Q: Can you give us a name?
-DAVIS: Local.
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I’m DEAD SERIOUS. I think this is Randy Hanson he’s looking at.
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only because Herrera doesn’t have a son…
January 7th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
sorry to jump the gun Plunk, didn’t mean to step on your toes…
January 7th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
If Cable stays, which I believe he should, the following names come to mind off the top of my head:
1. Paul Hackett. That way, you’re not introducing a whole new damned scheme AGAIN. Conservative? Sure, but, so was Gruden.
GRUDEN WAS MAYBE A BIT CONSERVATIVE IN THE PLAYCALLING (OR SO WE THOUGHT AT THE TIME) BUT HE WAS INTENSE ON THE SIDELINE. I DON’T SEE THAT IN HACKET. HE’S CONSIDERVATIVE THROUGH AND THROUGH.
2. K. Gilbride or Jim Fassel. Both want to be head coaches, but, I think both can call plays. If they’d be willing, bring’em on.
TRUE. BOTH WOULD COME. I DON’T KNOW IF I’M EXCITED ABOUT EITHER THOUGH. FASSELL IS PROBABLY THE BEST OPTION WE HAVE AND THAT’S SCAREY. HE GOT FIRED AS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR LAST YEAR BEFORE GOING INTO THE USFL.
3. Mike Martz? I know, I know – sounds lame. But, other than the fact that the guy seems to dismiss the importance of the running game, he’s an aggressive play caller and could perhaps be a “teacher” for our QB’s and speed up the progress of our pass game.
DON’T KNOW. FOR SOME REASON I DON’T LIKE THE IDEA, BUT NOTHING I CAN PUT MY FINGER ON.
That’s all I can think of at the moment.
UNFORTUNATELY I THINK THAT’S ABOUT RIGHT.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Thank You RaiderDogg my Brother!
January 7th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Randy Hanson as the mysterious “local executive?” That’s brilliant! Makes perfect sense, from Big Al’s demented point of view.
I can’t get enough of reading transcripts from Big Al’s press conferences. They guy has totally flipped his wig.
Maybe he’ll make Malcolm Barnwell the GM? Or James Jett? Or Alvis Whitted?
Or maybe some kid he meets at the mall who’s wearing a lot of Raiders gear and loves The Vertical Game?
January 7th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Jerry, you forgot:
“The same way Tommy Kelly and Shane Lechler are still on the same team after Kelly punched him.”
January 7th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
For some reason I still hate Denver and KC more than San Diego. Dont’ know why. Maybe because I always think San Diego’s useless…even though they beat us 13 friggin times in a row it won’t matter in the long run for them. They ain’t goin no where.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# RaiderMight Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Jerry, you forgot:
“The same way Tommy Kelly and Shane Lechler are still on the same team after Kelly punched him.”
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It was Terell Sands that punched Lechler not Tommy Kelly.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Sands is anotherone that was given a free ride for a while.
January 7th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# RaiderfanNY Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Randy Hanson as the mysterious “local executive?” That’s brilliant! Makes perfect sense, from Big Al’s demented point of view.
I can’t get enough of reading transcripts from Big Al’s press conferences. They guy has totally flipped his wig.
Maybe he’ll make Malcolm Barnwell the GM? Or James Jett? Or Alvis Whitted?
Or maybe some kid he meets at the mall who’s wearing a lot of Raiders gear and loves The Vertical Game?
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Yeah, any schmuck who knows his Raiders “Tradition” (meaning their long-lost history) and can quote off plays from years ago can get promoted FAST under Davis’s watch.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
4eva
no prob my friend. And if you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask…
January 7th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
RaiderDogg, what do you have to download to save movies?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
r8eray Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
RaiderDogg, what do you have to download to save movies?”
More specifically? Do u mean burning dvd’s?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
The belief among many people in the building is that Hanson is on the payroll largely because he is loyal to Davis, who always has been a sucker for anyone professing their love for the Silver and Black.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jim_trotter/08/20/raiders/index.html#ixzz0bxzeHIQa
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January 7th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Raidermaverick:
I was listening to Lincoln Kennedy a couple of weeks ago on KNBR with Rod Brooks & Bob Fitzgerald.
He said that during 2000-2002 when the Raiders were at their best, they literally only ran about 8 different offensive plays, over and over and over.
The key was that they had great players to run those plays.
The defense knew exactly what was gonna happen, and it didn’t make a damned bit of difference.
That’s really my biggest reason for trying to keep some continuity going on this team.
Keep the coaching staff in place. There is a nice core of young talent across the board and with more experience, they get better and more confident in their roles.
This doesn’t happen when you keep firing and hiring coaches.
Don’t you think it’s the smart (yet un-sexy) thing to do, to let these coaches grow with their players and form a tighter and tighter unit?
More than anything else on the planet (even more than hiring a GM), this team needs to find stability in its QB position and suddenly this team is about 35% better by that one factor alone.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
I lost you with the toe stepping comment.
I thought it was current news at first.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
The nice core of young talent I was referring to was in the Players, not the Coaches.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Someday something other than the norm may occur with the Raider ship.
A storm perhaps to fill the sails.
‘Til then it is just the monotony of the Doldrums allowing no movement to or fro. A listlessness mocked by the passage of days. Dulling the witness of any moment at all.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
lol never mind my last comment to raiderdogg
January 7th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
For you Trestman fans:
CFL coach’s name surfaces in connection with Raiders Aaron Wilson
Print This Send This January 07, 2010, 03:25 PM EST .2 Comments .With Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable’s fate still undetermined, contingency plans are being plotted if he’s fired after meeting with owner Al Davis next week.
According to a league source, one strong potential candidate to fill what’s regarded as a pending vacancy is Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman.
Trestman is considered to be a sharp, innnovative offensive coach who has a lot of NFL experience.
He has previous stints as an assistant with the Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals
When he was promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator with the Raiders in 2002, Oakland led the NFL in total offense with 389.8 yards per game and passing offense with 279.7 yards.
That Raiders team made it to the Super Bowl but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Trestman coached the Alouettes to the Grey Cup in 2008, losing to the Calgary Stampeders.
This time, Trestman led the Alouettes to a Grey Cup championship and he was signed through the 2012 season.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
RaiderDogg, It asks for a member to give an invitation code??
January 7th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Plunketthead Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
I lost you with the toe stepping comment.
I thought it was current news at first.”
Someone asked you a specific question and I answered it for you without realizing that the question was aimed specifically at you. I need to pay better attention sometimes, I guess I was just eager to point out how invalid Denver’s 2 SB wins actually were.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Hanson also was ordered by Kiffin to take a full physical to make sure that he wasn’t suffering from any underlying issues.
“Can you imagine that?” Hanson asked. “Look at me, I’m fine.”
None of this sat well with managing general partner Al Davis, who was unaware of Kiffin’s decision to suspend Hanson, according to several people with knowledge of the matter.
Davis hasn’t made any official comments on the situation. However, he said Thursday that he intends to speak with the media in the coming days. He did not specify what he’ll talk about.
Kiffin’s job security no doubt will be the primary focus of the media’s inquiries. Bay Area News Group reported Sept. 14 that Davis is prepared to fire Kiffin at any point.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Guess if Trestman comes back we will be running just 8 plays right Silver n smac?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Weasel
The donks were over the cap both years.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Hanson was even saying that he was expecting to get an “executive job” in an interview when the Kiffen thing exploded.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
wow just got back from demoniod.com….there is waaaay more world out there =)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
r8eray Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
RaiderDogg, It asks for a member to give an invitation code??”
Crap, I guess they are full.
Try isohunt.com. Not as reliable as demonoid but still a sh1tload of stuff. The key there is to read the user comments. Usually anything with positive feedback is legit. A lot of times if the file is bogus people will comment negatively letting people know in advance not to bother. Usually if it is a newer movie like Avatar it isn’t legit.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Raidermaverick:
I was listening to Lincoln Kennedy a couple of weeks ago on KNBR with Rod Brooks & Bob Fitzgerald.
He said that during 2000-2002 when the Raiders were at their best, they literally only ran about 8 different offensive plays, over and over and over.
The key was that they had great players to run those plays.
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Vince Lombardi method. You knew he was going to run the Vince Lombardi Power Sweep but he dared you to stop it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV5bGHdYag
January 7th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
4eva, did you get a chance to download?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Dakota:
Not sure I get your point.
I really don’t care if we run 8 plays or 88 plays.
The coach is only as good as his team. Add about 5 pieces to this team and it’s a playoff team.
And suddenly, the coach isn’t the problem.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Thanks Dogg! I’ll check it out!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
ic
I missed your first comment to him
January 7th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Here’s the real sweep:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v3Qgt0Fb8I&feature=related
January 7th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Crap – 8 different offensive plays. Well, that doesn’t entirely make sense. How could Tampa suddenly know these “8 different plays” when everyone else in the league couldn’t figure it out?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I agree we’re pretty close to a play-off caliber team. You wouldn’t have heard that from me for the past 4-5 years.
I think we get the O-Line fixed up, add a DT and MLB. Get some QB competition and bring in a Vet WR and we’re good.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I agree we’re pretty close to a play-off caliber team. You wouldn’t have heard that from me for the past 4-5 years.
I think we get the O-Line fixed up, add a DT and MLB. Get some QB competition and bring in a Vet WR and we’re good.
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Lol, that is what everyone said last year at this time too.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Crap – 8 different offensive plays. Well, that doesn’t entirely make sense. How could Tampa suddenly know these “8 different plays” when everyone else in the league couldn’t figure it out?”
Simple, it was Gruden’s offense that they were running in the Super Bowl, against GRUDEN! Callahan didn’t change a thing about Gru’s offense and he knew everything the Raiders were going to run, probably before Callahgan did.
If the Raiders had faced any other team in that Super Bowl they probably would have won.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
LOL Dakota. Well….then I would’ve been right then…
We didn’t address any of that. Brought in no QB competition (actually really screwed over our QB competition we brougth in), no Vet WR help, no DT, no MLB and no real O-Line help.
So….let’s hope this year they listen to me
January 7th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
one more
http://www.alivetorrents.com/
January 7th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Yeah, but Raiderdogg….come on. If only 8 plays any Defensive Coordinator could figure out how to stop it.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
It wouldn’t take Gruden to “know his own offense” if there were only 8 plays to know how to stop.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Dakota Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Interesting days in Raider land. I can’t imagine things getting worse, but losing Rathman and Schneider is going to hurt.
Keeping Cable is going to hurt too.
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Notice the date I said this…
January 7th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Yeah, but Raiderdogg….come on. If only 8 plays any Defensive Coordinator could figure out how to stop it.”
The entire offense was based on different formation looks. They ran the same plays out of many different formations.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Dakota
you are a soothsayer
January 7th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Jerry,
You nailed it. I agree with Davis, when teams win its all about the so called chemistry, winning heals all ills. Want proof? Our last super bowl run. Gannon was despised, rice was unapproachable, and so on. None of that matters, as long as people operate like men and maintain professionalism.
Cable didn’t score enough points. Davis is also unhappy about the lack of production from his last three draft picks. cable failed to develop or even find creative ways to utilize their talents. Instead of putting together a game plan to help build confidence for the struggling youngsters, he fed them to the sharks, week after week even though they were clearly in over their heads.These are the primary reasons cable will be fired.
Trestman is an offensive genius, and a qb guru! His teams score points in bunches from all over the field. We saw a more methodical version here in raider land, due to the overall lack of speed on the out side, Rice, Brown, and Porter. Gannon’s relatively weak arm also stiffled his schemes abilty to strech the field vertically.I am sure he can find creative ways to get our young guys going. The ghost reverse motion is something that is a staple in trestmans’s scheme. Dhb and dmac running the ghost reverse motion, and sometimes taking the reverse would really scare defenses, and allow these guys to have some confidence. Also you add in russells abilty to throw deep into seams, and boot leg action. This is a slam dunk!
I would also be ok with Harbaugh, he is a tough leader, and was a decent qb, he might be able to get through to no2, having played the position, and being moderately successful.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Don’t you think it’s the smart (yet un-sexy) thing to do, to let these coaches grow with their players and form a tighter and tighter unit?
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Al Davis doesn’t believe in chemistry, remember?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Mistic 1 – I love your optimism. But….come on….Russells ability to throw deep into seams and boot leg action….slam dunk……
I remember much more deep throws that were WAY OFF THE MARK from him than almost any QB. In fact, when watching the video that was supposed to prove how “strong Russell’s arm is” he heaved it out of bounds!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Dakota – yeah, I really thought it was SUPER STUPID to get rid of Schneider
January 7th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
I’d be happy with Campbell in the first round. I highly doubt Davis drats Mallet tho.
Oakland Raiders: Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
There are only five possibilities here: Ryan Mallett, Taylor Mays, Carlos Dunlap, Bruce Campbell and Everson Griffen. That’s it. If you think otherwise, you really don’t realize how horrible of a drafter Al Davis is.
I’ve had Mallett going here for a while, but he had a poor postseason winter scrimmage, and then used the plural noun “we” when talking about the 2010 Arkansas team. Mallett was asked whether or not that meant he was returning to the Razorbacks next year, but he said he was waiting until the NFL Draft Advisory Committee gave him a projected draft grade. Unless he hears something encouraging – and who knows what those idiots will say (seriously, Jake Locker isn’t a first-round pick?) – it looks like Mallett won’t be declaring.
If Mallett declares, he’s a good bet to go here. The Raiders have all but given up on JaMarcus “Captain Skittles” Russell. They opted to go with Charlie Frye over him. After the final game, Russell skipped a team meeting and checked into the Palms hotel in Las Vegas. Russell would have gone to the Hilton, but there weren’t any vending machines that sold Skittles.
Without Mallett, I think Al Davis will turn his attention to the offensive line. Despite being 6-7, 310, Campbell has a shot of running a 4.9. If Al is awake at the Combine and sees this, he may think Campbell is the second coming of Anthony Munoz. Sad, but true.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I agree we’re pretty close to a play-off caliber team. You wouldn’t have heard that from me for the past 4-5 years.
I think we get the O-Line fixed up, add a DT and MLB. Get some QB competition and bring in a Vet WR and we’re good.
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Oh, here we go, AGAIN.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
KoolKell. Don’t say “Fire Al” in response to this question.
But, what do you think we need (as far as personnel, and coaching) to win.
We DID do it with Gruden. Maybe he didn’t last long because of it, but it can be done. So, how far off do you think we are?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
KoolKell
Sometimes I wonder what your life would be like if the Raiders were a consistent playoff team or if Al Davis died. There would be a huge void in your life.
On the other hand, at least you would be smiling while trying to figure out what else to talk about
January 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
The above mock draft was off of Walter football, but noticed this kid on a few other draft boards getting picked at 8.
Bring in the lineman!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
HayesDaze#37
If Michael Bush starts, and McFadden touches the ball 15 times per game (from all over the field), the team will have a top-5 rushing attack.
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Big ifs there HayesDaze. So far Cable has shown no indication that anyone will start at HB other than Fargas.
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Dayyyum…right again…
January 7th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Dakota – yeah, I really thought it was SUPER STUPID to get rid of Schneider
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Schneider wanted out, the way I understand it. He came with Kiffin. He went back to USC, no?
January 7th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Dakota – that’s why we need an Offensive Coordinator who calls the plays.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Dakota – yeah, I really thought it was SUPER STUPID to get rid of Schneider
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Schneider wanted out, the way I understand it. He came with Kiffin. He went back to USC, no?”
you are correct sir
January 7th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I hate the doldrums
January 7th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Profootballtalk.com reporting that Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh is a “stealth” candidate for the Raiders (and Bills) job.
Montreal Alouettes coach and former Raiders coach Marc Trestman, per National Football Post.
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weren’t we also talking about Jim Harbaugh & Marc Trestman last year? I don’t see either of them coming here
coaching for Stanford or Montreal looks better on a resume than coaching for the Oakland Raiders.
Raider coach = lapdog
January 7th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
KoolKell
Sometimes I wonder what your life would be like if the Raiders were a consistent playoff team or if Al Davis died. There would be a huge void in your life.
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You forget bud, I was going to Raider games before you were born, or knew anything about great Raider Winning Teams. I loved it.
I talked plenty smack. Don’t be silly.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Everything that comes out of Raiders HQ sounds like an episode of the Sopranos. Herrera sounds like Paulie Walnuts & Al thinks He’s Tony Soprano. The Big difference of course is that the Sopranos WON Many Awards & had a Talented cast of Players & they made Tons of Money. The Raiders are a second rate cast of LOSERS & IF the team is making Money it’s because Al is betting Against them in Vegas. OH that’s right – Ja Mark Ass Punk Russell & a team “Official” are IN VEGAS NOW – Must Be A Coincidence or someone’s kneecaps are getting broken.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
R8eray…..no
January 7th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
KoolKell
Sometimes I wonder what your life would be like if the Raiders were a consistent playoff team or if Al Davis died. There would be a huge void in your life.
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You forget bud, I was going to Raider games before you were born, or knew anything about great Raider Winning Teams. I loved it.
I talked plenty smack. Don’t be silly.”
Don’t get it twisted, I wasn’t trying to give you crap. I just don’t know that other side of you that’s all. I have been a Raider fan since 1971, I think I am a bit older than you think I am. Maybe not as old as you though
January 7th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I used to think Al Davis was God Almighty. I carried his picture in my day planner for years. My father and his friends whispered about him as if here were the most powerful man in the world.
The Raiders in this state is absolutely shocking to people of my era. Not having it.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
If anyone wonders why Bush is third string here it is…just stumbled across this wile looking at the archives:
Dakota Says:
January 18th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Are you dense? I said it was on ESPN First Take…on TV dipsheet. Ask Exla what Bush said when asked who he wanted as HC, he saw the same segment I did.
I have DVR here is what was said:
Talking head: Is there anyone you prefer coaching the team?
Bush: Well I seen something about the giants offensive coordinator, know coming out for the job. Yes and I know in my mind I would like for…you know in his system he did three running backs with the giants, they rotated and uh you know if we keep the same guys we have last year I think that would be a good thing for us as well.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Kell
I was in high school when my ENTIRE family jumped ship and became 49er fans, leaving me the only Raider left in my family.
Those fair weather folks jumped right on the Joe Montana Express and never looked back. When the 9ers were REALLY bad a few years ago, some of my family suddenly were “no longer into football. Oh The 9ers are terrible? I haven’t noticed because I don’t like football.”
Now suddenly they are interested in football again and all I hear is “Singletary this and Crabtree that”. I am unable to be “disinterested” when my team is bad. I love my fams but they are all a bunch of bandwagoners!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
It’s so stupid when there are vendettas which harm the team. Look at what happened with Shell benching Porter for no reason. Now with Walker benched and Bush getting no playing time. It goes back when Al was benching Marcus Allen because of disagreements. So much for team-chemestry. Get over it.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I used to think Al Davis was God Almighty. I carried his picture in my day planner for years. My father and his friends whispered about him as if here were the most powerful man in the world.
The Raiders in this state is absolutely shocking to people of my era. Not having it.”
That was before you knew the truth about Al. If you knew then what you know now…
January 7th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Dakota
I remember that Bush moment like it was yesterday.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
KoolKell is getting grumpy again they must not have changed his bedpan today at the asylum and his hemorrhoids are flaring up again!
You stupid old senile wretch I know we are minutes from you posting our record over the last 7 years and then doing it again 100 times a day all off season like a little retarded kid that knows nothing else.
They should take away your computer time at the institutions library.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Nobody cares more about the Raiders than me. Nobody knows more about the Raiders than me.
Except Al Davis, Jim Otto, Al Locasale (God bless) and a few others. Period!
January 7th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Dakota
So who was it that you were calling a dipsheet? That cracked me up…
January 7th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
who would keep Fargas, DHB, Satele, Carlisle, Green, Warren & Eugene in the starting lineup for 2010?
Cable, Gilbride, Moss, Fassel, Trestman?
just Cable. just one reason he needs to go imo
if Al gave him the authority to bench JaMarcus, surely he’d let him bench some other scrubs making far less money …
January 7th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents!
January 7th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Fire Herrera must be 1st & foremost; I just realized who he is.
Follow me now
Mr Al Davis was the Maverick of the NFL, intelligent , wist, and schrewed.
Pride did rise up, but the desire to win was always paramount.
Now he has looked not only old but, fragile, weak, & paranoid as he seems to be withering away;
We have Herrera equating Mr. Rich Gannon with terrorists from 9/11 and other nonsense, telling Al what he wants to hear as the Raider Nation collapses upon itself;
therefore Herrera must be Grima Wormtongue!
January 7th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Dakota
So who was it that you were calling a dipsheet? That cracked me up…
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Some nobody…probably one of the many trolls that gravitated towards me prior to registration.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I’m too lazy to look on the other blogs…who was talking about NBA earlier?
January 7th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Dakota
You’ve got me digging through the archives, at least we are consistent. The more things change, the more they stay the same:
Dakota Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Dogg,
Yeah, the W’s are hanging in there…the always dangerous, never consistent W’s can surprise anyone, anytime.
Celtics lost again…always nice.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I was in the south end zone in 1968’s Heidi game. The Hero of that game Charlie Smith is a friend of mine. We used to cowboy together.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Dogg,
Rummaging through the archives is great…super entertaining.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I know Herrera is often looked upon as the bad guy of the organization, but I think he is simply a devoted soldier following orders. I sat next to Herrera on a flt once. He was a really nice guy. Let me wear his Super Bowl ring.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Now the trolls stalk me, for running their arses outta here.
Right Lucifer 666. lmao.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I was watching the New Year celebration New Years eve night when they had Dick Clark on. He has been the host for 37 years. I thought how easy it would be to kick this guy to the curb, he can no longer talk clearly. Its hard to understand him, but he is a trooper and dam it its his show. This brings me to Mr. Davis Rich Gannon asked to help you and I know Rich has hit the organization a little hard and you are correct. There comes a time when you must realize when you need some help. Most of the Raider nation respect Gannon it would have been a smart idea to accept it. I don’t know who Mr. Davis listens to these days, he doesn’t seem the same short cited thinking. Dick Clark was on the same show with Brian Secrest a young hot shot talent because Mr. Clark realizes he needs some help, I wonder if Mr. Davis saw this. I have always admired Mr. Davis I have a old picture of him around my house and will always be a supporter but Mr. Davis you, we need some help. otnom@netscap.netBoston MA
January 7th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Dakota
Check out this gem. I guess Oakglenn thought that Holmgren was headed to the 49ers. Looks like I was doing a little soothsaying of my own, be it almost 2 years prior to it actually happening!
RaiderDogg Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Oakglenn -
I agree with you wholehearterdly accept for one thing. Holmgren will not be the coach of the Whiners, he will be hired in a similar capacity to Bill Parcells in Miami. He will be Vice President and GM or something that involves full control, especially in the personnel department.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I think Russell is going to put in some serious work this offseason. There is still A LOT of money on that contract. Nobody (I dont care how rich) is going to turn their nose up at $7m. He may not like Football, but he definitely likes money. I think we will see a different Russell next year. Wait and see. Sounds like he is in Vegas getting a start on his off season.
If he does his thing this offseason like I think he will then it will be a great competition between him and Gradowski.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
pure comedy:
Dakota Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
RAIDER NATION,
Plaintiff,
v. ORDER FOR PSYCHIATRIC
AL DAVIS EXAMINATION
Defendant.
A motion has been made by Raider Nation, the aggrieved party in this case, requesting the Defendant to submit to a psychiatric examination and the Defendant has entered a plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental illness to the charges against him.
It is, therefore,
ORDERED, that the Defendant be committed to the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services at 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606 for examination to determine the following:
1. Whether the Defendant has the present ability to understand the nature and purpose of winning in the National Football League;
2. Whether, at the time and place of the request for the resignation of Lane Kiffin as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, the Defendant was capable of knowing the wrongfulness of that act.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that such determination be promptly communicated to the Raider Nation. It is further
ORDERED that the Sheriff of this County transport and convey said Defendant, Al Davis, to the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services at 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606 and deliver him into the custody of Satan, or his representative and that said Defendant remain in the custody of Satan until the examination is completed.
Dated this 25th day of January, 2008.
BY THE COURT:
_______________________________________
Circuit Court Judge
ATTEST:
______________________________ Clerk of Court
(SEAL)
January 7th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
I remember that one.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
From the Law Firm of Dakota & McFadden
January 7th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
It’s strange to think that so much has changed in my life since those posts 2 years ago.
But clearly NOTHING has changed in Oakland.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
“Charlie Smith is a friend of mine. We used to cowboy together”
You mean you used to Broke Back Mountain together!
January 7th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Remeber even Churchill was voted out of office
Dakota Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
RAIDER NATION,
Plaintiff,
v. ORDER FOR PSYCHIATRIC
AL DAVIS EXAMINATION
Defendant.
A motion has been made by Raider Nation, the aggrieved party in this case, requesting the Defendant to submit to a psychiatric examination and the Defendant has entered a plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental illness to the charges against him.
It is, therefore,
ORDERED, that the Defendant be committed to the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services at 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606 for examination to determine the following:
1. Whether the Defendant has the present ability to understand the nature and purpose of winning in the National Football League;
2. Whether, at the time and place of the request for the resignation of Lane Kiffin as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, the Defendant was capable of knowing the wrongfulness of that act.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that such determination be promptly communicated to the Raider Nation. It is further
ORDERED that the Sheriff of this County transport and convey said Defendant, Al Davis, to the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services at 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606 and deliver him into the custody of Satan, or his representative and that said Defendant remain in the custody of Satan until the examination is completed.
Dated this 25th day of January, 2008.
BY THE COURT:
_______________________________________
Circuit Court Judge
ATTEST:
______________________________ Clerk of Court
(SEAL)
January 7th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
lol
January 7th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Oakglenn Says:
Godd one Dogg…here is another one whcih shows Oakglenn was coming close to his breaking point:
January 28th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
# KoolKell Says:
January 28th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Well, there won’t be anybody for Al Davis to blame if things don’t work out this year.
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STFU ass wipe. You are an ass wipe. STFU.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
One could say that, Herrera has the intelligence of a sack of cement…
But, that would be an insult to the sack of cement….
January 7th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Sorry, meant this:
Good one Dogg…here is another one which shows Oakglenn was coming close to his breaking point:
Oakglenn Says:
January 28th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
# KoolKell Says:
January 28th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Well, there won’t be anybody for Al Davis to blame if things don’t work out this year.
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STFU ass wipe. You are an ass wipe. STFU.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
January 7th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Dakota Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Jhill Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 7:54 am
No way Bush is #3 on the depth chart. I’m not going to even entertain that RR. You’re trying to rile me up man, and I’m not falling for it!
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Sorry Jhill, if Tom Cable is our HC that is exactly what is going to happen (barring injury). More and more Fargas up the middle. 218 carries and 1 TD. Kiss the 2009 season goodbye bro.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Both of those douchebags(Cable&JM)should be sh*tcanned!
It should be the Raiders vs. Cable&Russell.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
JaMalcolminthemiddle McCoy is in for a rough night
January 7th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Told you so….
Dakota Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Bush declared on TV that he wanted Gilbride as HC and not Tom Cable. As long as Cable is HC Bush will remain #3 on the depth chart.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Koolkell:
Let me ask you something:
Before I do, however, let me say that I’ve been a Raider fan since I was 7 years old (in 1977). Obviously, not as long as yourself, but, long enough to have seen some amazing football played by our team.
You know I like Al Davis. I always have.
With that being said, I can’t ignore some of the horribly insane decisions that he’s made over the years to the detriment of his own beloved franchise.
All those things cannot be denied.
And still. . . despite some of the lousy decisions made over the past 7 years, there is a lot of quality young talent on this team. If I did the following things over the off-season:
1. Add run-stuffing DT.
2. Add run-stuffing ML.
3. Add 2 quality O-Linemen.
4. Stabilize QB position with someone, anyone who can play at least decent football.
Wouldn’t you at least agree that this team would be a playoff team at that point?
If your belief is that Al Davis is totally incapable of adding the 4 or 5 players I mention above, then I guess there is no hope.
All I’m saying is that despite the chaos, he’s managed to put together a pretty good roster that, believe it or not, isn’t THAT far away from finally turning it around.
Yeah?. . . .No?
January 7th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Rich Gannon is a fruitcup…..what the hell do we need him for……..a lifetime backup till he came to oakland………
January 7th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Dakota:
What’s with all the re-posts from your “Dakota’s greatest hits” archive?
What’s the point?
So now 2009 was lost because of Justin Fargas?
Please dude – give me a break.
If Michael Bush had started every game this year, what would the record have been then? 8-8, 9-7, 10-6?
With all the shiotty QB play we got?
Please!
January 7th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Dakota Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I thought Oher looked pretty good at the Senior Bowl…but his draft stock seems to be falling. Why?
Anyone? Anyone?
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Guess the Ravens thought the same thing….
January 7th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Silver~N~Smac
Don’t shoot the soothsayer Dakota. He is just the deliverer of messages from the future, he does not shape it.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Lol, poor Rockstar…he didn’t know of the mega reach Al was about to drop on us….
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Jeremy Maclin would be a reach at #7 – like Ted Ginn Jr at #9 a few years ago. WAY too high
January 7th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Profootballtalk.com reporting that Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh is a “stealth” candidate for the Raiders (and Bills) job.
Montreal Alouettes coach and former Raiders coach Marc Trestman, per National Football Post.
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weren’t we also talking about Jim Harbaugh & Marc Trestman last year? I don’t see either of them coming here
coaching for Stanford or Montreal looks better on a resume than coaching for the Oakland Raiders.
Raider coach = lapdog
……………………………………………….
I dont recall these two being offered the job, could this be why they are not here? Davis’s involvement with day to day operations is over blown.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Don’http://justblogbaby.com/2010/01/06/just-sin-baby-jamarcus-russell-does-vegas/t know if anyone has post this funny chit!!
January 7th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I knew if I dug long enough we could find something we agreed on!
alisgod (F-Kitten Go Ole Miss) Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Dakota…I’d take Oher in a heart beat. He is very mobile for his size…plus I am jaded due to my SEC allegiace.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
My bad!
http://justblogbaby.com/2010/01/06/just-sin-baby-jamarcus-russell-does-vegas/
January 7th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Dakota
Draft day over the last few years would be entertaining as well.
And thats not a dart about DMAC.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Not being offered the job and rejecting an offer are 2 different things.
Watched d tackle Dan williams play in the bowl, not impressed. he showed nothing other than he needs to be in better shape. Mt. cody is a better player, but not an every down player. Reminds me of chester mcglockton, talented, but too big will eventually eat himself out of the league. The last thing this team needs is another fat guy.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Justin Fargus had a banner year Dakota,
491 Rush Yds 40.9 Yds/Game 3 TD
Pro Bowl Stats LMFAO
January 7th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
http://justblogbaby.com/2010/01/07/john-herrera-no-talent-ass-clown/
January 7th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Can’t say I didn’t try!
Dakota Says:
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Optimism? I’ll give it a shot…
At least Cable is not Art Shell.
There, how was that?
January 7th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Dakota Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Can’t say I didn’t try!
Dakota Says:
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Optimism? I’ll give it a shot…
At least Cable is not Art Shell.
There, how was that?”
He said while forcing down another glass of warm piss. “You guys sure this is champagne?”
January 7th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Yikes…I thought we could win 6 games? What was I drinking that day?
Dakota Says:
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
M,
As things stand right now I’d say 6-10 is the best we can expect. Would you classify that as a complete failure? I would.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Here is how it is going to play out: Davis tells Cable he can stay if Russel is his QB. Cable loses his mind (again) and punches Davis, sending the old man into a coma and to the hospital. John Herrera and some of his thug friends beat the hell out of Cable with Davis’ walker. Cable and Herrera both go to prison while Davis is no longer able to run the organization. Mark Davis turns over control of the team to John Madden who then hires John Gruden to coach the team. Gruden brings in Gannon to work with the QBs. (In the meantime) While Cable is assaulting his boss, Jamarcus Russel and Javon Walker are partying it up in Vegas. After a week of booze, diamonds, champaign, and debauchery, Walker is beat down and left for dead by Pacman Jones’ crew. Russel, in his grief, finds Jesus and decides to dedicate his life to God, becoming a minister. The 2010 Raiders, lead by J.P. Losman, make a remarkable turnaround and win the AFC West.
January 7th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Dakota Says:
February 3rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Well it has been fun today! Just remember, when we are 6-10 next season and most of you are calling for Cable’s head on a platter, don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Get ready for more bad Raider football. All of these hires are putrid. Al has fuked things up so much that we now have to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find anyone that wants to work here.
And some of you are actually applauding him for it!
lmfao
January 7th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
LOL
NoMoreFargas Says:
February 3rd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Wow cable great couldnt get anybody everyone in here talking like cables great im writting youre names down and you better stick by barney ruble. I cant wait my two worst fears coming true first cables back and mark my words justin fargas will be the no. 1 back and will proablly double his td production to 2. Congrats fargas you have passed dorsett, harvey williams, rickey dudley, and my all-time most hated Raider marc wilson youre no 1 dude. Ill hope for the best but am resolved to seeing fargas get 3yrds on 3&4 or not catch passes . Worst coach rb and hc tandem in the nfl and dont say trade fargas what would you get nothing!
January 7th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Silver N Smac
Good question…….I don’t believe it’s a matter of adding pieces. I believe it’s the misuse of players.
On top of that, the distracting priorities.
The non-authority of coaches and lack of accountability.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Sorry, I am done now…just great running back through the memories of yesteryear!
January 7th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Here’s hoping CBS assigns Rich Gannon to broadcast every Raider game next season.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Time to change your name to Dakota The Soothsayer
January 7th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
not until mcFadden breaks out Dogg, lol…
January 7th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
In case you missed it the first time, Oakland Raiders 2010:
Here is how it is going to play out: Davis tells Cable he can stay if Russel is his QB. Cable loses his mind (again) and punches Davis, sending the old man into a coma and to the hospital. John Herrera and some of his thug friends beat the hell out of Cable with Davis’ walker. Cable and Herrera both go to prison while Davis is no longer able to run the organization. Mark Davis turns over control of the team to John Madden who then hires John Gruden to coach the team. Gruden brings in Gannon to work with the QBs. (In the meantime) While Cable is assaulting his boss, Jamarcus Russel and Javon Walker are partying it up in Vegas. After a week of booze, diamonds, champaign, and debauchery, Walker is beat down and left for dead by Pacman Jones’ crew. Russel, in his grief, finds Jesus and decides to dedicate his life to God, becoming a minister. The 2010 Raiders, lead by J.P. Losman, make a remarkable turnaround and win the AFC West.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
GOOOOOO TEXAS!!!!!!
later
January 7th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Dakota Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
not until mcFadden breaks out Dogg, lol…”
Ok so you are not on par with Nostradamus just yet, but you are well on your way.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I salute the Raiders for another PR debacle with regard to Rich Gannon. If Gannon was blowing smoke, so be it, but to publically criticize a popular QB only diminshes the organization. Rich won games for the Raiders and he deserves the organization’s respect. He earned it. Al uses people then shyts on them. A shame indeed.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Agreed, whether Gannon was taking shots or not, you don’t want to be classless in public.
Harder said than done
January 7th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
4evaRaider Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
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January 7th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Or maybe it is much simpler than you make out. Cable stays going with another starter keeping Russell on the team and giving him a chance to EARN his job back if he can. If not than you kick Russell to the curb.
See all the Drama you like to stir up is nothing more than a bunch of bull. The only way you win in what you write is if Cable goes and Russell stays. That may cause some friction in the locker room.
Last Mr. Davis is right all teams when winning have chemistry until the same group starts to drop games, than I guess that chemistry decided to take a vacation. What Davis means is winning cures all and that my friend is a fact.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
LO effin L….
From a poster at pft.com:
“Cable is not a super star coach, but he is slow enough to work for Al Davis, and crazy enough to be a Raider.”
January 7th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Dakota:
Not sure I get your point.
I really don’t care if we run 8 plays or 88 plays.
The coach is only as good as his team. Add about 5 pieces to this team and it’s a playoff team.
And suddenly, the coach isn’t the problem.=========
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Wow.
So that’s how it works.
sign a couple of guys, and all of a sudden Cable has figured out how to call a game?
Couple of new players, and now he grows a pair, and actually disciplines someone?
Couple of players and all of those penalties just stop?
couple of players and Cable now can figure out who the RB is, where after 4 months he still didn’t know?
Couple of players and Cable figures out it’s not wise to hit women, or employees?
You’re an idiot..plain and simple.
Nothing less, possibly more.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
snnyjcbs Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Or maybe it is much simpler than you make out. Cable stays going with another starter keeping Russell on the team and giving him a chance to EARN his job back if he can. If not than you kick Russell to the curb.
See all the Drama you like to stir up is nothing more than a bunch of bull. The only way you win in what you write is if Cable goes and Russell stays. That may cause some friction in the locker room.
Last Mr. Davis is right all teams when winning have chemistry until the same group starts to drop games, than I guess that chemistry decided to take a vacation. What Davis means is winning cures all and that my friend is a fact.
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That is ridiculous.
Asinine.
When you win there is chemistry? Automatically? And when you lose, chemistry is gone?
Gosh..you think that maybe teams with excellent chemistry, but borderline talent, can lose to far more talented teams, with no chemistry, but lots of studs?
Cliches are cute and all, but that’s all they are.
And no, winning doesn’t cure all…LOTS OF WINNING TEAMS have players that hate each others guts, even head coaches like Madden hating the owner..you know..Al the Bard..
What you meant to say is “this cliche is also cute”..because it also means squat.
The translation to “winning cures all ills” is “When you win, we tend to let things slide, that otherwise would be an issue”
January 7th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Richocrap:
Yeah dumbass:
1. When the Rams went from 4-12 to 12-4 & the Superbowl, it wasn’t due to a sudden complete team makeover or an act of God. They added a couple of pieces to an already-young & talented team. What happened then? They went from NO QB play to some damned good QB play and turned their team around.
So yes Ass-Whipe – it IS that simple.
2. Penalties? Are you stupid? Is this your first season of watching Raider football? You’re gonna blame penalties on Cable? The same way you blamed them on Gruden huh? Moron.
3. The Running back who deserves the ball is the one who shows the ability to play consistently well without taking downs off (Bush & McFadden), without fumbling the damn ball at crucial points in games (Bush & McFadden) and not asking to come out of the game when you’re a wee bit tired (Bush & McFadden).
So hell yeah, when your 2 most talented backs don’t consistently produce, you give the ball to the one dude who at least spills his guts out on every play, Dumbass.
4. So now domestic issues are a part of what happens on the football field? Ass-Whipe.
The idiot is staring at you in the mirror.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Richochet, I would be proud if you called me a poodle.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Richocrap:
When you leave your house every morning, does your significant other remind you to put your “Warning: I’m stupid” sticker on your forehead?
January 7th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
If Cable isn’t kept….we need to pray Jim Harbaugh gets the job!
He would bring leadership, pro experience, professionalism, accountability and discipline to Raider team.
He would the Raiders answer to Mike Singletary in Niner land.
Harbaugh has been there and down that in the NFL and was a no nonsense gritty QB who the QB for some good teams. He was known as CAPTAIN COMEBACK!
Otherwise if Cable is kept, then the old dumb man will force Cable to hire an OC like Fassel and if Cable struggles or has a bad season who has problems with Davis then the old man will fire him and promote Fassel. If Harbaugh is not hired, and Cable is fired then expect Fassel to get the gig anyway.
Thats the typical stupid way the old delusional stubborn egotistical man Al operates. Azz backwards! LOL
January 7th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Lil’Rico, with paucity of wit, once again phases in his rotting and aphotic nature.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Nobody tells Mr Davis that he needs help
January 7th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
I actually wouldn’t mind having Harbaugh as a HC, but I just don’t think dumping Cable is the answer right now. The last thing we need is ANOTHER coaching change. If we change coaches we will have another 5-11 season, maybe even 4-12. At least with Cable I think we have a chance at a winning record. Cable may not get us to the Super Bowl, but I think he can get this team to respectability. Right now, I’ll take that.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Richocrap:
Yeah dumbass:
1. When the Rams went from 4-12 to 12-4 & the Superbowl, it wasn’t due to a sudden complete team makeover or an act of God. They added a couple of pieces to an already-young & talented team. What happened then? They went from NO QB play to some damned good QB play and turned their team around.
So yes Ass-Whipe – it IS that simple.
2. Penalties? Are you stupid? Is this your first season of watching Raider football? You’re gonna blame penalties on Cable? The same way you blamed them on Gruden huh? Moron.
3. The Running back who deserves the ball is the one who shows the ability to play consistently well without taking downs off (Bush & McFadden), without fumbling the damn ball at crucial points in games (Bush & McFadden) and not asking to come out of the game when you’re a wee bit tired (Bush & McFadden).
So hell yeah, when your 2 most talented backs don’t consistently produce, you give the ball to the one dude who at least spills his guts out on every play, Dumbass.
4. So now domestic issues are a part of what happens on the football field? Ass-Whipe.
The idiot is staring at you in the mirror
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Yep
January 7th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Unless Cable believes in Russell, he won’t get another chance. It may already be too late.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
bjbrown1968 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
I actually wouldn’t mind having Harbaugh as a HC, but I just don’t think dumping Cable is the answer right now. The last thing we need is ANOTHER coaching change. If we change coaches we will have another 5-11 season, maybe even 4-12. At least with Cable I think we have a chance at a winning record. Cable may not get us to the Super Bowl, but I think he can get this team to respectability. Right now, I’ll take that
^^^^^^^^^^
Cable should hire Trestman or Fassel as OC.
The thing is….if Fassel is hired as OC….then Cable would have to watch his back.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Hererra1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Nobody tells Mr Davis that he needs help
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LMAO!!!! who is this guy?
January 7th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
DKnight007, I’d be stoked to have either one of those guys as OC. You’re probably right about having to watch his back though. If Cable starts Gradkowski next year Trestman would be a great fit. Not sure that his offense would work as well for Russell.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Nobody disrespects Mr Davis. Gannon, Brown, and the rest of them owe their careers to this man.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
On another note, does anybody else find it interesting that 3 of the 4 QB’s that led the Raiders to Super Bowls were not known for their strong arms and ability to throw downfield? Gannon was a precision passer, neither Plunkett nor Stabler had the big arm. Only Lamonica did. Why does Al still think that the deep ball is the only way to go and get the Russells and Jeff Georges of the world?
January 7th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Hererra1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Nobody disrespects Mr Davis. Gannon, Brown, and the rest of them owe their careers to this man.
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Gannon wanted to help….MORON!
You suck Hererra….your lucky you have a job in the NFL right now. Thats why you don’t want TRUE change within the organization to turn the ship around be become a respectable WINNING team again.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
You must have patience. What is Mr Davis had given up on Nam, Huff or others. He is a maverick, get over it.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
There are many eyes on this heavily visited site. This you must know. The Raiders family has shared much pain with the faithful Raider Nation during these difficult times.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Chemistry is a joke. When teams lose people say they dont have chemistry. Here are some example of teams winning despite a lack of chemistry:
1) Lakers shaq vs. kobe
2) every single raider super bowl team, including 02 entire team vs. gannon
3) 85 bears ditka vs. buddy ryan
4) 86 giants parcells vs simms
5) Ny yankees jeter vs. a rod, billy martin vs. team. vs reggie jackson vs. stienbrenner.
6) 72-74 oakland a’s charlie finley vs. team.
This lsit could go on forever.. Chemistry is iover rated in pro sports. You dont have to like thepeople you work with or work for, just do your job. Great players win games, and not chemistry. Coaches dont win games but they sure can lose them for you. see tom cable
January 7th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Trestmans offense is perfecst for russell. Slant patterns and seam routs, these are russells strengths.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Russells strengths are Vegas during the AVN awards and all-you-can-eat buffets.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
There will be much change this off season. We will do what is needed to improve this team and restore greatness. Russell is a tough kid, but young and developing. His confidence is shaken. Be supportive and patient. It will pay off.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
This more examples of chemistry being overrated:
7) Sf Niners Montana vs. Young
Mayweather jr. vs mayweather senior vs. uncle rog
10) chicago bulls pipen vs. rodman
January 7th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I like the RT Drew Davis for Alabama. He is a 2nd day pick. #79
January 7th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Dear Jerry,
Nnamdi, Huff, and Gallery were never critized for their lack of commitment to the game. That’s the diff between them and Jawalrus.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
This cant be the real hererra. But he sure is funny, and he actually makes sense.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Here’s something for all you “players” out there. Rather than insulting all your fellow bloggers over issues that none of us are going to resolve, step up & help Tiger shut down them HO’s.
http://www.atom.com/fun_games/tiger_woods_defense/
Caution, this is terribly addictive. My personal best is 21 strokes.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Draft R McClain! He is a beast!
January 7th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
mistic1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
This cant be the real hererra. But he sure is funny, and he actually makes sense.
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Not believing is part of the problem and weakening the nation.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Cody is a beast too. No player want it to touch him on that TD run. Up the middle untouched!! Just like the Raiders.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Cody is very good, but he is not an every down Player.
Draft R McClain!!!!
1st- ILB R McClain
2nd- DE Carlos Dunlap (move Seymour inside)
3rd- DT Mike Neal or Vince Oghobaase
3rd- RT Sam Young or Kyle Calloway
4th- CB Syd Thompson if available, or CB/KR Leroy Vann
5th- RT Drew Davis
January 7th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
The thing is Herrera, you continue to show no class. Kawakami, Gannon. Plus this:
The 80yr old GM produces this:
09′ 5-11
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
5 Head Coaches, 8 Starting QB’s.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Draft McClain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 7th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
“His confidence is shaken”
Yeah, all the way to Las Vegas.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
“Be supportive and patient.”
We have.
“It will pay off.”
It hasn’t.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Has Davis ordered Hererra to piss on Alzado’s grave yet?
This “professional” football organization is everything but.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I love that a team doesn’t require or possess chemistry!
Un-friggin-believable!!
If it wasn’t for Davis signing paychecks I would swear he still thought players work a second job in the off season.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Gannon bit the hand that fed him. There are many untruths that are written about this organization, which is why it cannot trust the media and will continue to be private about its business. Mistakes have been made, this is not in question. Some decisions (players) take more time to show results than others. Coaches will only be maintained when they can execute the plan and lever the player strengths. Don’t be fooled. There are many factors contributing to the win/loss records. The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Hire me!!!!
I would cut Cooper, Green, Pears, Morris, Both FBs, Fargas, Walker, Frye, TK, Warren, and EUK who is making 1.5 m to play STs.
Sign QB Jason Campbell!!
QB: Campbell, Bruce, and Jabustus. That may give us the best QB situation since we had Gannon.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Raider O,
I hope McClain has H1N1 right now, cus dude looks like Sam Williams.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
You can cure H1N1, you can’t cure Sam Williams.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
mistic1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Chemistry is a joke. When teams lose people say they dont have chemistry. Here are some example of teams winning despite a lack of chemistry:
1) Lakers shaq vs. kobe
2) every single raider super bowl team, including 02 entire team vs. gannon
3) 85 bears ditka vs. buddy ryan
4) 86 giants parcells vs simms
5) Ny yankees jeter vs. a rod, billy martin vs. team. vs reggie jackson vs. stienbrenner.
6) 72-74 oakland a’s charlie finley vs. team.
This lsit could go on forever.. Chemistry is iover rated in pro sports. You dont have to like thepeople you work with or work for, just do your job. Great players win games, and not chemistry. Coaches dont win games but they sure can lose them for you. see tom cable
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Uhhh one problem with your theory… all those players/coaches are hall of fame material
January 7th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Raider O Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Cody is very good, but he is not an every down Player.
Draft R McClain!!!!
1st- ILB R McClain
2nd- DE Carlos Dunlap (move Seymour inside)
3rd- DT Mike Neal or Vince Oghobaase
3rd- RT Sam Young or Kyle Calloway
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This is an excellent take. If our draft is anything like this, our team is instantly upgraded. Let Russell have a month off to shake the bad taste from 2010. Bring in trestman, bring russell back to alameda and lets make it happen.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Gannon bit the hand that fed him. There are many untruths that are written about this organization, which is why it cannot trust the media and will continue to be private about its business. Mistakes have been made, this is not in question. Some decisions (players) take more time to show results than others. Coaches will only be maintained when they can execute the plan and lever the player strengths. Don’t be fooled. There are many factors contributing to the win/loss records. The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches.
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This isnt the real herrera but this dude is on point. Relax nation the old man knows what he is doing.
January 7th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
mistic1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Chemistry is a joke. When teams lose people say they dont have chemistry. Here are some example of teams winning despite a lack of chemistry:
1) Lakers shaq vs. kobe
2) every single raider super bowl team, including 02 entire team vs. gannon
3) 85 bears ditka vs. buddy ryan
4) 86 giants parcells vs simms
5) Ny yankees jeter vs. a rod, billy martin vs. team. vs reggie jackson vs. stienbrenner.
6) 72-74 oakland a’s charlie finley vs. team.
This lsit could go on forever.. Chemistry is iover rated in pro sports. You dont have to like thepeople you work with or work for, just do your job. Great players win games, and not chemistry. Coaches dont win games but they sure can lose them for you. see tom cable
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Uhhh one problem with your theory… all those players/coaches are hall of fame material
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cw,
I only used these examples because of the high profile or sizzle value people easily recognize.
By the way most championship teams have at least a couple of great players, including guys that may one day be in the hall. Also many hall of famers have been considered notoriously bad teammates. Sports is about stats, and the big stat wins vs. losses. Chemistry is a joke. One more local example.
1) golden state warriors team vs. rick barry
January 7th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Well when you have 53 guys together there is no way all of them are going to get along.
But on game day if they all play hard and are on the same page, all is forgiven and forgotten.
Russell doesn’t fit anywhere into this equation.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
cw,
yes and no. No russell did not endear himself to his teammates with his lack of prep, and conditioning.
Yes he can get them all back by taking the steps mentioned above, and winning. Just ask vince young.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Richocrap:
Yeah dumbass:
1. When the Rams went from 4-12 to 12-4 & the Superbowl, it wasn’t due to a sudden complete team makeover or an act of God. They added a couple of pieces to an already-young & talented team. What happened then? They went from NO QB play to some damned good QB play and turned their team around.
So yes Ass-Whipe – it IS that simple.
RICHOCHET; No, dumbass..that’s not how it happened. First off, you’re confused. YOU STATED THAT ADD A FEW PEOPLE AND CABLE NOW IS NOT THE PROBLEM.
Now you’re talking about how adding some people and a team can turn around.
Which is it? See…I CALLED OUT YOUR IDIOT TAKE ABOUT CABLE, YOU FOOL..
HERE…READ IT AGAIN.
Wow.
So that’s how it works.
sign a couple of guys, and all of a sudden Cable has figured out how to call a game?
Couple of new players, and now he grows a pair, and actually disciplines someone?
Couple of players and all of those penalties just stop?
couple of players and Cable now can figure out who the RB is, where after 4 months he still didn’t know?
Couple of players and Cable figures out it’s not wise to hit women, or employees?
You’re an idiot..plain and simple.
Nothing less, possibly more.
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Cable SUCKS ON ALL THE THE ABOVE.
Doesn’t matter how many people are added..CABLE SUCKS ON ALL OF THE ABOVE.
If you didn’t have your head up your ass, I wouldn’t have to explain that to you…again…still..as usual.
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2. Penalties? Are you stupid? Is this your first season of watching Raider football? You’re gonna blame penalties on Cable? The same way you blamed them on Gruden huh? Moron.
RICHOCHET;..damn..you’re stupid. Yeah, freaking fool, IT IS ON THE HEAD COACH WHEN A TEAM IS CLOSE TO LEADING THE LEAGUE IN PENALTIES. Who else do you blame, you retard?
Well?? WHO ELSE??
LMAO at your silly juvenile replies.
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3. The Running back who deserves the ball is the one who shows the ability to play consistently well without taking downs off (Bush & McFadden), without fumbling the damn ball at crucial points in games (Bush & McFadden) and not asking to come out of the game when you’re a wee bit tired (Bush & McFadden).
So hell yeah, when your 2 most talented backs don’t consistently produce, you give the ball to the one dude who at least spills his guts out on every play, Dumbass.
RICHOCHET; again..WHY PROVE YOU’RE NOT THE SHARPEST TACK IN THE DRAWER? Read it again..in 4 months…THE DAMN FOOL COULDN’T FIGURE OUT WHO THE RB WAS. You’re saying he SHOULD HAVE STILL BEEN CONFUSED, IN DEC, ON WHO SHOULD START?
I’ll say it again..YOU’RE NOT A RAIDER FAN..you’re an image fan. A wannabee. By YOUR admission, you think wearing a silly pirate shirt makes you less of a dweeb.
It doesn’t, lol..trust me on this.
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4. So now domestic issues are a part of what happens on the football field? Ass-Whipe.
RICHOCHET: Yeah, fool..IT DOES. That’s why the NFL demands that you maintain off the field certain rules, you idiot. And as a head coach, SHOWING YOU DON’T HAVE THE DISCIPLINE to control yourself means you now are pizzing into the wind trying to tell the team to do the same. Of course, THEY DIDN’T. Team had no discipline. Team was NEVER DISCIPLINED..Cable NEVER..NOT ONCE..IN THE WHOLE SEASON get in one single players face…HELL, HE DIDN’T EVEN WALK UP AFTER PLAYERS WERE GETTING BACK TO BACK penalties..and say anything. He was a tree stump. No leadership abilities. No demanding anyone step it up.
You’re an Al lover..nothing more. You back Cable, until Al fires his ass, then you’ll immediately waffle..like you always do.
Again…you aren’t all that bright in the real world, are you?
January 7th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Hererra1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Nobody disrespects Mr Davis. Gannon, Brown, and the rest of them owe their careers to this man.
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They owe him NOTHING.
EVERY PLAYER works his ass off..to get to the position of beating out THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of other college players, to play in the NFL.
You think Montana owes Eddie D?
Eddie D knows damn well he owes Montana.
Eddie D knows damn well he’s glad the Niners picked Montana.
Niners didn’t make Montana. Was because of Montana the Niners did what they did.
Was because of the players that a team succeeds..not some owner who drafted them.
You act like if it wasn’t for Al, those guys wouldn’t have been playing.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I’ll be happy with spikes. Trade both 3rds for another 2nd, and draft OT Bruce Campbell in the 1st, DE Dunlap & ILB Spikes in the 2nd, and CB or DT in the 4th.
That works for me too!
January 7th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Mr Davis decided some time ago to move in another direction strategically, to build a stronger foundation of younger players, to leave a long lasting legacy of success unlike any other time in Raiders history and something for the greatest fans in the world to be proud of. He has said that it will take time to see the results of this plan. This is his mission and commitment. He will not rest until this is done.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
VY proved himself his rookie year. What happened between then and this season is anybody’s guess but I’ve never heard a peep about him not being a leader or anything else detrimental to the team.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
for every disgruntled former raider that trashes our team, and Al davis, You can find another, that takes the opposite stance. The difference is the endorsments dont make national media. hating Davis and the raiders is what was, is , and always will be popular.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Cw,
believe it, when he was benched and went into the so called suicide watch he was called out by teammates, and coaches, for his lack of professionalism, preparation and maturity. When he was quoted as saying he would be the next black qb to win the super bowl the media killed him.They called him a sulking malcontent. Seems like years ago now. Winning cures all.
Parcells vs.robert craft It worked until parcells couldnt win the big one.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
don’t think for 1 second that madden wasnt pissed when stabler showed for games late and hung over, but since they won he looked the other way.
how about kobe vs. phil jackson
January 7th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
phil jackson vs. dr. buss
January 7th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Well JR is not VY nor will he ever look as good as VY did this year. JR doesn’t have any kind of pocket awareness and he forces throws when he has no business even thinking of it.
Everyone knows that the O-line isn’t good and most of all HE should know, like Gradkowski did, when your first two options aren;t there don’t look for another and don’t wait for a WR to get open.
Tuck and go or chuck it away.
I don’t think this is something he can learn. Name me one QB that had the same problems as JR and turned it around.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
86 mets, cowboys of the early 90’s. These teams were as dysfunctional as they come, yet it didnt matter one bit.
we could play this game forever.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Trent dilfer won the super bowl. Terry bradshw, troy aikman. Steve young. Both manning brothers.
Give the kid some time, I think he got the message loud and clear. lets see if he acts on it. i think he will.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
No team wins with a struggling QB. Thats the bottom line.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Gotta go, keep the faith bra, keep it silver and black.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Unfortunately I think we’ll get the chance to see if he can turn it around… I highly doubt it ends well.
maybe with the best O-lineman at every position in front of him, but that would salvage a lot of QB’s careers. IT just isn’t possible.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
At least Russell doesn’t act like Hererra.
peace and love, peace and love…
January 7th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Russell will be back, but not guaranteed to start.
January 7th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Gannon bit the hand that fed him.
RICHOCHET: he told the truth. So did Sapp. So did Simms. So did Brown. So did Rice. So did..hell..pretty much every exRaider player. What you mean to say is Al hates reading the truth.
Ok..now you try it.
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Mistakes have been made, this is not in question.
RICHOCHET: Understatement of the year.
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Some decisions (players) take more time to show results than others.
RICHOCHET: wow, Capt Obvious..tell us more.
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Coaches will only be maintained when they can execute the plan and lever the player strengths.
RICHOCHET: wow, Capt Obvious..we didn’t know that. You mean..if they DON’T execute the plan..and get players to play..THEY GET FIRED? Lordy me..I didn’t know that. Please..tell us more.
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Don’t be fooled.
RICHOCHET: Some fools here leave little choice in the matter. But thanks Mom..advice was just as pertinent now as it was when I was 5.
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There are many factors contributing to the win/loss records.
RICHOCHET: HALLELUJAH…I KNEW there had to be an explanation. I thought it was just one thing. TELL US MORE
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The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches.
RICHOCHET: oh man..you so had down the perfect grasp of the obvious..until now.
I always thought the main contributing factor was Bruce Allen left, and Al, in his skinflint ways, decided to save on the GM salary, while doing it himself..failing oh so miserably.
Of course, playing devil’s advocate, let’s say it was bad coach after bad coach after bad coach, after bad coach…WHO, pray tell, hired all of those BAD COACHES?
Oh..yes..back to stating the obvious…AL DAVIS.
Al? Instead of saying you suck, how about we just stick with you create a partial vacuum with your lips?
January 7th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
mistic1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Trent dilfer won the super bowl. Terry bradshw, troy aikman. Steve young. Both manning brothers.
Give the kid some time, I think he got the message loud and clear. lets see if he acts on it. i think he will.
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You THINK he got the message loud and clear?
Was that the same message Kiffin game him?
Hmm..guess he didn’t get that one.
Would that be the same message that Kiffin AND Cable then repeated a year later??
Dang..guess he missed that one as well.
It’s been THREE YEARS..I have NO idea what Young, Manning X 2, Aikman etc have to do with JaBust.
ALL OF THEM showed up and worked their ass off.
ALL of them showed up in shape.
ALL of them spent the offseason learning the playbook.
ALL of them gave a damn…
So…uh….what was the connection?
January 7th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
RICHOCHET, hard times don’t warrant disrespecting the person who was responsible for the very team that you “so called” support.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I am as big a Raider fan as anyone on this site and I HATE Al Davis. As a matter of fact I wake up most mornings hoping to hear he has finally met his maker.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
RICHOCHET, hard times don’t warrant disrespecting the person who was responsible for the very team that you “so called” support.
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BULL****.
Al Davis disrespects EVERYONE..bar none.
He’s made it very clear that he views fans as not only insignificant, but, when asked how he felt about fans being upset that he was moving the team out of Oakland, his reply was, and I quote “I don’t care about what the fans think. It’s my team, and I’ll do what I want.”
That same AHOLE also, when the County of Alameda wanted to throw a parade after the ‘02 SB, as a thank you to the team, Al REFUSED TO ALLOW IT, apparently thinking it’s payback to the county, stupid as that sounds, fully aware that is was a DAY FOR THE FANS TO SHOW APPRECIATION..still the ass wipe REFUSED TO ALLOW ANY RAIDER TO SHOW UP…
Following that, a Fan Appreciation day was scheduled instead..5000+ fans showed up, and Al REFUSED TO ALLOW A SINGLE PERSON FROM THE RAIDERS TO GO..where Gannon, Rice, and others publicly apologized to the fans, and state how bush league it was.
Al Davis is the biggest self centered slime in sports…NO ONE CARES LESS ABOUT THE WELFARE OF THEIR TEAM, OR IT’S FANS than Al Davis.
And you’re a damn fool for pretending otherwise.
However, you are welcome to continue to run your silly fairytales, and I’ll continue to call you out for being a fool, and a tool.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
The Raiders have seven straight years of eleven losses each year. They have a losing percentage lower than my freezer’s temperature. They won’t get better until Al Davis moves on and picks a fight in Hell with the Devil.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Hell..and that’s not all Al did to the fans.
SB ‘02?
Ticket allotments given out.
Fans notified.
Ticket outlet reported how many tickets were sent out…THEN..someone did the math..and said WHOA..WAIT A MINUTE..the team gets X amount of tickets..THOUSANDS OF TICKETS ARE UNACCOUNTED FOR..where are they, Raiders?
Reply? “Oh..uh…well..we took care of everyone in the office”
Counter was EVEN IF YOU GAVE EVERYONE DOWN TO THE JANITOR 10 TICKETS EACH (supposed to give out max of 2, I believe) still missing over a thousand tickets..WHERE ARE THEY???
Al had told the team to hold them back..to “entice” suite holders to buy suites..offering TICKETS THAT WERE SLATED TO BE GIVEN OUT TO THE FANS. the league intervened and the Raiders ALL OF A SUDDEN had over a thousand tickets available for ticket holders.
EXCEPT NOW IT’S SUPER BOWL WEEK..team states “We’re going to call you..IF YOU DON’T ANSWER THE PHONE we go to the next person”..so a HELL OF A LOT OF FANS stayed home from work, not wanting to miss the call, in case they got selected.
then..THERE WAS NO TIME TO MAIL OUT TICKETS..so fans had to go to Will Call that Friday and Saturday to pick up tickets for SUNDAY’S SUPER BOWL.
now? AIRLINES ARE ALL BOOKED…hotels were ALL BOOKED..so all of these people had to drive down, many sleeping in their cars…MANY PICKING UP TICKETS ON SATURDAY, AND THEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON DOWN TO SD for the game the next day..also sleeping in their cars.
As it turned out, many fans weren’t able to get to Will Call (don’t recall how many) and never got to go to the game.
That’s Al for ya..SCREWED OVER THOUSANDS OF FANS who were entitled to those tickets..so he could try an market some suites…
ADVERTISE, YOU SKINFLINT.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Herrera1 ????
Could it be?
I’d give the guy a lot of credit if he actaully showed up in here and talked to the fans.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
gorilla Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
The Raiders have seven straight years of eleven losses each year. They have a losing percentage lower than my freezer’s temperature. They won’t get better until Al Davis moves on and picks a fight in Hell with the Devil.
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So, what you’re saying is 8 years ago, when Mr Davis was 72 years old, he was young enough to make the right decisions? There is too much infighting within the nation.
RICHOCET: You dont’ have to like Davis. He is controversial. What I’m saying is that he is the creator and caretaker of this organization. The same organization that built a team that you decided to follow (for whatever reason) and he should be respected for that. There is far more evidence of Mr Davis’ positive fan relations than negative, but you didn’t include any of those reports. At least have the courtesy to acknowledge the good with the bad, doing so will give your opinion some credibility.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Herrera,
What has Al Davis done in the last 8 years that tells you he HASNT lost his mind due to old age??
January 7th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
jhill Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Herrera1 ????
Could it be?
I’d give the guy a lot of credit if he actaully showed up in here and talked to the fans.
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I imagine he’d spell his name right if it were
Go Longhorns!!! Underdogs baby!
January 7th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Oooooops, perhaps I spoke too soon, go Tide!! Favourites baby!
January 7th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Might settle for a field goal…
January 7th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
My mistake again, it is HeRRera, Jerry had it as HereRRa so I assumed he’d spelled it right… Come on game end I need to crash…
January 7th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
You THINK he got the message loud and clear?
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I think he MAY have, yes. First time he’s been the butt of ALL the jokes. Last year, it was the Kiffin-Davis drama, 4 play callers, yada yada. The fans loved him in the offseason coming off of 2 nice wins.
This offseason?????
ZERO fan love, and basically run out of town? I don’t think he ever saw that coming, lol, and I think he is not enjoying the heat.
I think he did look better this past weekend. Make what you will of that. But no one can say that he didn’t look like he wanted to be out there.
January 7th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Dude Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Herrera,
What has Al Davis done in the last 8 years that tells you he HASNT lost his mind due to old age??
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Zach Miller, Trevor Scott, Tyvon Branch, Louis Murphy, Nnamdi, Lechler, Seabass, Mike Bush, Shaughnessy, Seymour, some decent additions, but for every one of those…
January 7th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
266. How long ago was that? Get the fug over it!
January 7th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
CW
Spelling? Check your facts…
http://www.raiders.com/team/administration.html
Dude
An example of Mr Davis’ character, he has taken care of Marquis Cooper’s family and is working with the league to secure long term disability coverage for retired players.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Nmadi,
Are you serious with that list?
Mike Bush?? Trevor Scott?? Shaunnesy?? Janikowski??
Thats not much of a testament my friend
January 7th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Herrera,
Dont care about either of those things. How about the football team?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches.
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Really?
So Davis had nothing to do with…
Fargas playing over Bush?
The Oline we fielded that literally had ZERO OGs other than Carlisle?
DHB starting to “clear out areas for other guys”?
Running ONE reverse for DHB all year?
Not finding a way to get McFadden matched up against a S or LB in the passing game?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Dude,
I find it hard to believe that you would still be a fan if no good decisons have been made over the past several years. If you feel that way, I would suggest you find another team to “support”.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
JHill
Key word “main” factor. Certainly there are others and Mr Davis has admitted that errors have been made. He still workes tirelessly to improve the team.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Herrera,
Must be a ton of good things to list when you cant name 1. LOL.
Take your suggestion and “shove it”.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
1. Richard Seymore
January 7th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Like I said before too many times…Al Davis is a POS and is without a doubt the worst owner in pro sports.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Dude
An example of Mr Davis’ character, he has taken care of Marquis Cooper’s family and is working with the league to secure long term disability coverage for retired players.
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Also if I’m not mistaken when that 2nd rnd DT (Bender I think) died not long after the draft, obviously he didn’t earn money from his contract but Al did let the family keep the signing bonus.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Herrera
You are what you record says you are.
Al Davis has had 6 winning seasons in the last 20 years.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Aside from some solid free agent signings, the current roster is very young. Look how many of the following have less than 7 years of league experience:
12 Heyward-Bey, Darrius WR 6-2 210 22 0 Maryland
56 Nixon, David LB 6-3 225 24 0 Brigham Young
90 Bryant, Desmond DT 6-5 290 24 0 Harvard
30 Boyd, Jerome S 6-2 225 23 0 Oregon
83 Myers, Brandon TE 6-4 250 24 0 Iowa
34 Mitchell, Mike SS 6-1 220 22 0 Ohio University
77 Shaughnessy, Matt DE 6-5 270 23 0 Wisconsin
18 Murphy, Louis WR 6-2 200 22 0 Florida
45 Reece, Marcel RB 6-3 240 24 1 Washington
29 Bush, Michael RB 6-1 245 25 2 Louisville
97 Gunheim, Greyson DE 6-5 265 23 2 Washington
20 McFadden, Darren RB 6-2 210 22 2 Arkansas
91 Scott, Trevor DE 6-5 255 25 2 Buffalo
23 Holland, Jonathan DB 6-1 195 24 2 Louisiana Tech
81 Schilens, Chaz WR 6-4 225 24 2 San Diego State
19 Watkins, Todd WR 6-2 190 26 2 BYU
33 Branch, Tyvon SS 6-0 205 23 2 Connecticut
59 Condo, Jon LS 6-3 250 28 3 Maryland
2 Russell, JaMarcus QB 6-6 260 24 3 Louisiana State
98 Richardson, Jay DE 6-6 280 25 3 Ohio State
80 Miller, Zach TE 6-5 255 24 3 Arizona State
75 Henderson, Mario T 6-7 300 25 3 Florida State
22 Russell, Gary RB 5-11 215 23 3 Minnesota
64 Satele, Samson C 6-3 300 25 3 Hawaii
15 Higgins, Johnnie Lee WR 5-11 185 26 3 Texas-El Paso
53 Howard, Thomas OLB 6-3 240 26 4 Texas-El Paso
5 Gradkowski, Bruce QB 6-1 220 26 4 Toledo
51 Morris, Chris C 6-4 305 26 4 Michigan State
72 Pears, Erik T 6-8 305 27 4 Colorado State
31 Eugene, Hiram FS 6-2 200 29 4 Louisiana Tech
24 Huff, Michael FS 6-1 205 26 4 Texas
3 Frye, Charlie QB 6-4 220 28 5 Akron
52 Morrison, Kirk MLB 6-2 240 27 5 San Diego State
26 Routt, Stanford CB 6-1 195 26 5 Houston
69 Barnes, Khalif T 6-5 325 27 5 Washington
50 Ekejiuba, Isaiah LB 6-4 240 28 5 Virginia
7 Losman, J.P. QB 6-2 210 28 6 Tulane
93 Kelly, Tommy DT 6-6 300 29 6 Mississippi State
37 Johnson, Chris CB 6-1 200 30 6 Louisville
54 Williams, Sam OLB 6-5 260 29 7 Fresno State
94 Joseph, William DT 6-5 310 30 7 Miami (Fla.)
21 Asomugha, Nnamdi CB 6-2 210 28 7 California
25 Fargas, Justin RB 6-1 220 29 7 USC
January 7th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Herrera,
Pray tell, what has Seymour done for this team??
Trading a top 10 draft pick for a guy who doesnt want to be here and who is on the downside of his career is a GREAT move!!
January 7th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Al has always been a players owner. He paid for Ottos medical bills, and he takes care of all Ex and current Raiders that need his help. I even heard he helped a few players who didn’t even play for the Raiders.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
He still workes tirelessly to improve the team.
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I don’t doubt that.
But there have been some GLARING mistakes that just seem as though they should not have happened. We can’t just say there were mistakes made, “get over it”.
I mean, how does the organization allow the Nick Miller situation to go on ALL year?
How do we end up with FBs returning kicks?
If you want to tell me that is Al giving the coach more power, well please tell me when the PC is to announce to the fans the changes made to make sure BASIC stuff like that isn’t happening again?
In other words, when can we expect the Harbaugh announcement?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Only got a chance to see the first quarter of the game. Did any player stand out, or put on a show?
The reason I ask is that I’m sure Al was watching, and probably has this year’s first round pick in mind now. I’m sure he chose Micheal Huff #1 based on the bowl game he had.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
When will Al Davis stand up and take responsibility for HIS decisions?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Oh wow, this idiot just posted the roster and is actually trying to use it as a POSITIVE thing. LMFAO! Just what this blog needed another Kool Aid drinkin clown. Great. That roster is just chalk FULL of superstars!!
January 7th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
kk
Which is precisely for the decision to go in another direction and through rebuilding.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Herrera,
You are what you record says you are.
Al Davis has had 6 winning seasons in the last 20 years.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Herrera
The Raiders have been mediocre AT BEST for the last 20 years.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Wheres the rebuilding? What part of the team has been rebuilt???
January 7th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Herrera1,
That’s a nice list. But since the average player lasts only 3 1/2 – 4 years, the numbers of players with less than 7 years is irrelevant. Sorry.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Dude,
Great potential on the roster.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Herrera
How does Al Davis justify keeping his job as General Manager setting NFL records for losing?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Draft McClain!!!
We need one of the three Top true MLBs in this draft: McClain, Spikes, or Micah Johnson.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
ND
The list was only in response to the suggestion that Mr Davis has not made any sounds decisions over the past 7 years.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
GM decision being talked about…
January 7th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Raider QBs= worst in NFL
RBs= Average
WRs= below avg
OL= Among thw worst in NFL
DL= way below avg
LBs= below avg
DBs= above avg
STs= good
Coaching= bad
Wheres the rebuilding???
January 7th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Herrera
The General Manager has been losing like hell since he turned 73. What makes you think at 80 he’ll improve?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
I like the RT for Alabama. Drew Davis is projected as a 5th RD pick. He had a great bowl game and a solid year.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
I would say our LBs are AVG!!
January 7th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
This “Herrera” clown is obviously a put on. Some fan of another team in here f-in with us. Har har. Good one. LOL! Posting the roster as a positive point is what gave you away bro. Nice try though,
January 7th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Herrera
When will Al Davis standup and take responsibility for HIS decisions?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Thomas Howard is good
Morrison is avg
Ricky Brown is a fring player
Sam Williams is garbage
Scott is avg
All that adds up to below avg.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Rebuilding taking longer than expected, but there are positive signs. The same signs that you speak of to Broncos, Chiefs or Chargers fans when they trash us. Seymour sees the potential.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
The gig is up Herrera. Move on. Youve been outed.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
By year 3, a player will reach his optimal performance.
Statistically speaking, his 3rd year of production will be most similiar to his average annual results. The one most often repeated.
Therefore, if a player hasn’t not produced by year three, the odds are very high that he will never produce.
So it does not matter if a player has under seven years if he has never been productive. Chances are, he never will be.
As the saying goes, ” If you’ve been trying for years, we’ve already heard your song…”
The scariest part is that this was JaMarcus’ 3rd year.
Yikes.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
If year 3 is prime, then I would doubt they would have performed enough to qualify for the Hall of Fame.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Dude Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
The gig is up Herrera. Move on. Youve been outed.
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He’s posting from K.C.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
If year 3 is prime, then I would doubt they would have performed enough to qualify for the Hall of Fame.
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Check out the stats of HOF’ers. There are exceptions of course, but generally that’s the rule.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
All right Herrera. I see you’re a troll.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
What Raiders HOFers reached their prime at 3 yrs?
January 7th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
What Raiders HOFers reached their prime at 3 yrs?
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You like lists. Make one.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Gene Upshaw
January 7th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
KK
I’m not the enemy, just one with an unpopular and optimistic slant on the direction of the team.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
KK
I’m not the enemy, just one with an unpopular and optimistic slant on the direction of the team.
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You can’t change reality until you face reality.
You are the enemy of winning, when you embrace losing.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
this Herrera1 Clown must be sippin’ from JR’s Jug O’ Robitussin!
January 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
If Al Davis were in his right mind, there’d be hell to pay for this.
January 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Nobody in the organization is embracing losing. Optimism is something else all together.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Nobody in the organization is embracing losing. Optimism is something else all together.
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Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is insane. Yet Al Davis’ Modus Operandi remains the same.
So obviously there’s some comfort there.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Herrera1,
You present a good opportunity here.
You raised a point.
Raider players take longer to reach their optimal performance than players from others teams.
Why is that?
Because Al believes that Athleticism is more important than performance. His theory is that you take the fastest player and teach them how to play football. Therefore it will take longer for Raider’s to reach their peak.
The problem is that the Raider’s can’t keep the same players on the roster for ten years like they could in the 60’s and 70’s. A player can now change teams more quickly than before. Better colleges and year round training also make the players develop faster than before.
So, what worked back then, will not work now.
(Please feel free to mention it to Al when you see him, as he is the last one to know)
January 7th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
“He wants to win”
Sure, people in hell want ice water.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Northen D #328 exactly, exactly, exactly!!!!!
Hence his record since 1989, when Free Agency started.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Nobody in the organization is embracing losing. Optimism is something else all together.
^^^^^^^^^^^
Ahh….the Season Ticket holders are finally saying enough it enough and F U to Al Davis, Trask and Hererra and the rest of the cronies who have ruined this franchise.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Mr Davis is in the process of doing some unprecidented things with the organization and many of you will be thankful. If you won’t keep the faith for the current state, at least try to keep that hope in mind.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
GM decision being talked about…
^^^^^^^^^^^
Yeah, it better be MORE than just talked about.
If you and the rest of the Al Davis cronies think this season was bad with the blackouts and loss of season tickets holders and the billboard from signs saying ti hire a REAL GM…..wait until you see how bad next year gets if the LOSING status quo remains next year.
Even more blackouts and even more people not renewing or buying season tickets. hahaha
January 7th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Herrera
Blackouts will continue until those unprecedented changes are evident.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
You are the enemy of winning, when you embrace losing.
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That is one of the most profound and insightful things that I have ever seen you post.
Nice, I will be using that one in the future…
January 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Blackouts are expected given the circumstances. This is short term however, in my opinion.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Gannon bit the hand that fed him. There are many untruths that are written about this organization, which is why it cannot trust the media and will continue to be private about its business. Mistakes have been made, this is not in question. Some decisions (players) take more time to show results than others. Coaches will only be maintained when they can execute the plan and lever the player strengths. Don’t be fooled. There are many factors contributing to the win/loss records. The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches.
^^^^^^^^^^
Lies…..lies…..and more lies…..
LOL
January 7th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Blackouts are expected given the circumstances. This is short term however, in my opinion.
^^^^^^^^^^
They sure will continue as long as LOSERS like you help ruin the team more than you already have! LOL
January 7th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Herrera
How do you know Tim Kawkami smokes pot and who are his “pot smoking buddies”?
January 7th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Mr Davis is in the process of doing some unprecidented things with the organization and many of you will be thankful. If you won’t keep the faith for the current state, at least try to keep that hope in mind.
^^^^^^^^^^
All talk until these “unprecedented” changes actually occur!
January 7th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
or was it “smoke pot buddies”?
January 7th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Blackouts are expected given the circumstances. This is short term however, in my opinion.
^^^^^^^^^^
Short term to you, Al Davis and the rest of cronies is another 7 years! LOL
January 7th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Blackouts are expected given the circumstances. This is short term however, in my opinion.
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Blow this off too:
The Raiders’ season average of 44,285, last in the league, is the franchise’s lowest since 1967.
Read more:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/04/SPSS1BD19U.DTL#ixzz0bg3M3aKP
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Im going to tell you right now how I would draft. I would draft OT Bryan Bulaga out of Iowa in the first round and then in the second I would draft MLB out of Kentucky Micah Johnson. Johnson is a beast and has a nose for the ball and imagine this takes on a lead block. Remember this I guarantee these guys are going to be something big!
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Who do you suggest run the team if not Mr Davis?
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
The Raiders’ season average of 44,285, last in the league, is the franchise’s lowest since 1967.”
That average number is much higher than I anticipated. I figured the high 30’s at best.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Who do you suggest run the team if not Mr Davis?
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If only he would identify somebody. I’m just a fan.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
RaiderDogg Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
The Raiders’ season average of 44,285, last in the league, is the franchise’s lowest since 1967.”
That average number is much higher than I anticipated. I figured the high 30’s at best.
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I take it, they’re using Raider figures.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
RICHOCET: You dont’ have to like Davis. He is controversial. What I’m saying is that he is the creator and caretaker of this organization. The same organization that built a team that you decided to follow (for whatever reason) and he should be respected for that. There is far more evidence of Mr Davis’ positive fan relations than negative, but you didn’t include any of those reports. At least have the courtesy to acknowledge the good with the bad, doing so will give your opinion some credibility.
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Bill Gates created Microsoft..but when my stock went down, you can believe I had something to say.
Al Davis DIDN’T create the Raiders..he just created the mess that is the current Raiders, which is the worst team/organization in organized sports.
TO HELL WITH ANCIENT HISTORY, you moron.
Jerry Yang created Yahoo…like Al..he made mistake ater mistake. Shareholders voted his ass out.
If the Raiders were a public company Al would have been out decades ago.
You comprehend that, idiot?
The “shareholders” perse, are the season ticket holders…AND THE BLACKOUTS SPEAK VOLUMES.
Al’s lost it,fool.
Read again on how he SCREWED OVER THE FANS BEFORE THE SB, AND TWICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IT.
Obviously you had NOTHING to say regarding that..hell no.
Save the “Lots of instances that he did good things with fans”..you lie.
Last 10 years..NAME ONE.
You can’t…so shut up, fool.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Who do you suggest run the team if not Mr Davis?
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You could get a replacement for Al and increase seat sales.
Have a draw where one lucky seat holder gets to make the selections at the next draft.
Given the history of recent picks, I’m sure the average fan is capable of doing just as well, if not better.
(and they get a free t-shirt as well)
January 7th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Who do you suggest run the team if not Mr Davis?
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If only he would identify somebody. I’m just a fan.
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The owner ISN’T SUPPOSED TO RUN THE TEAM.
Owners own.
Coaches coach.
GM’s run the team.
Get a solid GM and BUTT THE HELL OUT, AL.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Wait.
Flash back.
3 years ago.
Al Davis: “I will be hiring someone soon. Someone to help in the front office. Soon”
Is ’soon’ akin to “next decade or so’??
January 7th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Significant change will occur in 2010.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Significant change will occur in 2010.
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Nostradamus said that?
January 7th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
When?
January 7th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
When will Al Davis stand up and take responsibility for HIS decisions
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I’ve heard this assine comment frome better men then you including that clown Monte Poole. Everyone knows Daivs is the THE final say in all things Raider so how in the he-ll can people say “When will Al take responsibility?!”
He hires the coaches that fail, he pays the salaries, he makes the draft picks, on and on, so yeah, I’d say he takes repsonsibilty. How could he not?
Can’t have it both ways…
January 7th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
ND, that’s a good one…but seriously,
KK, prior to training camp
January 7th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Read again on how he SCREWED OVER THE FANS BEFORE THE SB, AND TWICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IT.
Obviously you had NOTHING to say regarding that..hell no.
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I did. Get the he-ll over it.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
# RaiderDogg Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
The Raiders’ season average of 44,285, last in the league, is the franchise’s lowest since 1967.”
That average number is much higher than I anticipated. I figured the high 30’s at best.
^^^^^^^^^^^
In actuality it’s lower than that and we should all know it. Most of the people stay outside in the parking lot and get hammered and can’t even make it in the stadium becuase they are passed out or security won’t allow their drunk azzes in because they will puke in the stadium or crap in the sinks of the bathrooms.
The average attendance for Raider games this year is more like 30-35K….IF that.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
KK, prior to training camp
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Too late.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Prior to could also mean no later than. Could happen much sooner, but you have a pessimistic outlook.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Who do you suggest run the team if not Mr Davis?
^^^^^^^^^^
Anyone but him! Can Wisnewski handle player personnel or how about some bright former players like Tim Brown and Gannon or how about looking at the front offices of the Eagles, Saints, Cowboys, and see who helped build their teams. Another team to look at is the Vikings player personnel department. The Vikes know how to draft!
January 7th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
KK, prior to training camp
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Too late.
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That’s not too late for change. It looks like JR will be in camp and through the pre-season.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
# NorthernD Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Who do you suggest run the team if not Mr Davis?
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You could get a replacement for Al and increase seat sales.
Have a draw where one lucky seat holder gets to make the selections at the next draft.
Given the history of recent picks, I’m sure the average fan is capable of doing just as well, if not better.
(and they get a free t-shirt as well)
^^^^^^^^^^
That’s a great idea and funny as heck! LOL
January 7th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
NFL’s All Time Worst 5 General Managers.
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Al Davis #4
Wow, a one-time genius is now stuck in the past. When an owner/general manager continues to use the phrase “commitment to excellence” over and over again to describe a team that has a record of 29-83 since 2003, 7 consecutive seasons of 11 loses or more, and 4 coaches in 6 years, you know he’s living in the past. The once proud franchise took a page out of Daniel Snyder’s business handbook on Football management. At one time, this franchise had the greatest winning percentage in all of professional sports, was a perennial playoff team and contender year after year. Somewhere along the way, Al Davis went completely insane, hired and fired coaches over and over again, and displayed a complete lack of understanding not typical of someone in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Known as a ‘maverick’, he’s certainly that as he’s ignored the conventional wisdom of hiring good people and leaving them alone. Instead, he’s known to interfere in play calling, chasing over the hill free agents, and drafting complete duds like Jamarcus Russell whose 3 year quarterback rating is an abysmal 65.2%.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2557245/the_nfls_top_5_alltime_worst_general_pg2.html?cat=14
January 7th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Who do you suggest run the team if not Mr Davis?
^^^^^^^^^^
Anyone but him! Can Wisnewski handle player personnel or how about some bright former players like Tim Brown and Gannon or how about looking at the front offices of the Eagles, Saints, Cowboys, and see who helped build their teams. Another team to look at is the Vikings player personnel department. The Vikes know how to draft!
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Great pro players don’t usually make the best front office guys. It’s usually the guys with minimal talent who spent their time thinking about the best ways to improve.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Frye ends up in the coaching ranks when he’s done.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
When will Al Davis stand up and take responsibility for HIS decisions
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I’ve heard this assine comment frome better men then you including that clown Monte Poole. Everyone knows Daivs is the THE final say in all things Raider so how in the he-ll can people say “When will Al take responsibility?!”
He hires the coaches that fail, he pays the salaries, he makes the draft picks, on and on, so yeah, I’d say he takes repsonsibilty. How could he not?
Can’t have it both ways…
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Take your head out of your ass, peanut.
Hiring someone doesn’t mean you ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY, you fool.
Al decides WHO PLAYS..but when the season tanks..he fires the HC.
next year? Same thing.
Blamed Kiffin, moron.
Al also blamed Shell..moron.
How damn stupid are you to say “Al has the final say, so how can people ask when he’s going to step up and take responsibility?”
Like talking to a 12 yr old.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Didn’t the Rams add 2 MVP from the 4-12 team Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk I know Warner came outta nowhere but yeah if the Raiders add 2 guys of that caliber than yeah we can go far too.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Read again on how he SCREWED OVER THE FANS BEFORE THE SB, AND TWICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IT.
Obviously you had NOTHING to say regarding that..hell no.
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I did. Get the he-ll over it.
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LMAO..you did WHAT, peanut?
You had something to say regarding Al screwing over the fans? You lie, twinkie.
but hey..I’ll give you a chance to save face..go ahead, twinks…explain how Al held back thousands of tickets that were slated for the fans.
Explain the parade he refused to let the team attend, screwing over the fans.
Explain the rally the fans threw that Al also stated no one is allowed to attend.
And this time..think, moron, instead of just blathering.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
That’s not too late for change. It looks like JR will be in camp and through the pre-season.
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Waaay to late. He will have overseen another failed draft, constructed another failed coaching staff, and disheartened another roster.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Noone will argue that these are tough times and that Mr Davis’ persona has been tarnished. He is a proud man who’s been beaten but not beat. The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
NoMoreFargas Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Didn’t the Rams add 2 MVP from the 4-12 team Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk I know Warner came outta nowhere but yeah if the Raiders add 2 guys of that caliber than yeah we can go far too.
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If I remember correctly, they picked up Faulk from the colts in a trade. Trent Green was the starter, but wrecked his shoulder in the pre-season.
I suppose you could look at Grads as being a lesser version of Warner. But they’re still missing a version of Faulk.
Plus they also had WR’s Issac Bruce, Tory Holt, and creative genius Mike Martz.
So the Raiders just need a brilliant OC, 2 superstar WR’s, and a Hall of fame RB.
I see your point though, sometimes it takes just a few players or a coach to make the difference. Gruden and Gannon were a fine example of that…
January 7th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
That’s not too late for change. It looks like JR will be in camp and through the pre-season.
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Waaay to late. He will have overseen another failed draft, constructed another failed coaching staff, and disheartened another roster.
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Weren’t you also a Cubs fan?
My only suggestion would be to eat healthy, get plenty of exersize, and maybe one day you’ll see your team win another championship.
Al is in his 80’s, let’s all live healthy lives and out-live the F….
January 7th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
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Nobody gives a shyt. Sports is about winning. Retire and move to Florida.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Noone will argue that these are tough times and that Mr Davis’ persona has been tarnished. He is a proud man who’s been beaten but not beat. The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
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Don’t keep me in suspense…What’s the punch line???
January 7th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Prediction:
If JaBLUBBER comes back next season as the starting QB for the Raiders………”Not ONE STINKING SELLOUT in OAKLAND”
Write it down!!!!
GUARANTEED!!
January 7th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
wow…
been reading… it reads like a seance with Herrera jerking everyone’s chain…
even my little buddy “strap-on” got into it…
look at some of these answers…
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Prior to could also mean no later than. Could happen much sooner, but you have a pessimistic outlook.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Significant change will occur in 2010.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Blackouts are expected given the circumstances. This is short term however, in my opinion.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Mr Davis is in the process of doing some unprecidented things with the organization and many of you will be thankful. If you won’t keep the faith for the current state, at least try to keep that hope in mind.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Nobody in the organization is embracing losing. Optimism is something else all together.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Al Davis and the Raiders were the standing JOKE of 2009…..
2nd place goes to the L.A. Clippers and their owner!!
January 7th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Noone will argue that these are tough times and that Mr Davis’ persona has been tarnished. He is a proud man who’s been beaten but not beat. The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
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yeah, yeah… we all know about Candy Beaver coming over to dust his genitals…
all that’s going to do is make hime WANT to live forever…
how does that help the team???
January 7th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Al is in his 80’s, let’s all live healthy lives and out-live the F….
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And if the double-digit losing seasons continue until he’s 103, oh well.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Al Davis……..Please FIRE Your SELF!! Can you please do that for me?? Pease??
January 7th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Noone will argue that these are tough times and that Mr Davis’ persona has been tarnished. He is a proud man who’s been beaten but not beat. The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
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Al Davis doesn’t give flying rats azz about the fans…..so why should fans of the Raider Nation fork over any of their money to him and his lousy decision making and lousy management of this team??
It’s over…..there will be 2 sellouts max next year and the rest of the games will be blacked out because the old fart refuses to do what is necessary to put a WINNING organization together and WINNING team on the field.
Not suckering the fans anymore!
January 7th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Noone will argue that these are tough times and that Mr Davis’ persona has been tarnished. He is a proud man who’s been beaten but not beat. The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
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yeah, yeah… we all know about Candy Beaver coming over to dust his genitals…
all that’s going to do is make hime WANT to live forever…
how does that help the team???
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LOL!
Man, Al Davis and his cronies beneath him are freakin pathetic tools aren’t they?? LMAO!
January 7th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
DKnight, so you’re done as a fan? Meaning you won’t be watching or attending a game any longer?
January 7th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
DKnight, so you’re done as a fan? Meaning you won’t be watching or attending a game any longer?
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Very tacky to attack the fans. Not good when your livelihood depends on them.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Particularly when you have the lowest attendance in the league.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
No attack intended, just curious. There is no incentive for an owner to “offer” a poor product to their customers. This has never been intentional, but it is what it is. Question remains, are you with us or against us.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Croanies need their sleep, gotta run. Keep the faith.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Question remains, are you with us or against us.
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I’m with the Raiders, I’m against current management.
Us = Al Davis, John Herrera, I’m against.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I just finished a whopper with cheese meal.
It kinda feels like JaMarcus and I have somehow bonded…
January 8th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Herrera1 Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Croanies need their sleep, gotta run. Keep the faith.
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An example of ineptitude. “Croanies”. (sigh)
January 8th, 2010 at 12:13 am
NorthernD, you and JaMarcus bond? He’s a 23 year old millionaire. You’re a 40 year old divorced guy who’s one paycheck away from the welfare office, and who takes sports too seriously.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:15 am
Hey Herrera, I’m not with you guys. Does that answer your question? I do not stand with you or your boss. Never will. F the both of yas.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:17 am
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Noone will argue that these are tough times and that Mr Davis’ persona has been tarnished. He is a proud man who’s been beaten but not beat. The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
………..
Al’s a homo.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:55 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:13 am
NorthernD, you and JaMarcus bond? He’s a 23 year old millionaire. You’re a 40 year old divorced guy who’s one paycheck away from the welfare office, and who takes sports too seriously.
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How did you know???
January 8th, 2010 at 12:59 am
Actually, you’re way off. JaMarcus is 24.
January 8th, 2010 at 1:14 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 6th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I have a new nickname for Cable, btw.
JaFatass.
We have two Jafatasses. And, the QB probably needs to go, too. But anyone with a brain knows that HC JaFatass definitely has to go.
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lol….now that’s funny!
January 8th, 2010 at 3:52 am
i can only shake my head at Maddenraider…
the plural of Jafatass is not Jafatasses…
if is Jafatassi… ends in I…
January 8th, 2010 at 4:02 am
WalterFootball.com : “If Mallett declares, he’s a good bet to go here. The Raiders have all but given up on JaMarcus “Captain Skittles” Russell. They opted to go with Charlie Frye over him. After the final game, Russell skipped a team meeting and checked into the Palms hotel in Las Vegas. Russell would have gone to the Hilton, but there weren’t any vending machines that sold Skittles.” (2010 Mock Draft)
Walter Football surely doesn’t understand that the Raiders staff have not all given up on Russell yet, especially Davis… rite?
I’d love Davis to draft us a nice new QB but a QB in the first round again…I reckon it’d be a fair few years before he does it again…although it is Al Davis…
What do you guys think?
January 8th, 2010 at 4:48 am
Good Morning NATION!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 4:50 am
We are weak up the gut on D.
we need 3DT’s and 2MLB’s,imo
January 8th, 2010 at 4:57 am
If we were,god forbid to take 3DT’s AND 2MLB’s we would be drafting 4 need AND depth at the same time.I know….a stroke of genius =)
January 8th, 2010 at 5:05 am
Good Morning Nation, The Only Nation.
Some good arguments last night huh? These bloggers get all hyped up about things out of there control it’s funny.
January 8th, 2010 at 5:37 am
Missed most of the game last night.
I know Colt McCoy got knocked out early. Did anyone stand out? Did McClain or Cody pick up their game and make an impression?
I sure the bowl games have a big influence on Al’s picks come draft time.
January 8th, 2010 at 5:44 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Here we go again!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 5:44 am
=)
January 8th, 2010 at 5:45 am
407
January 8th, 2010 at 5:45 am
408
January 8th, 2010 at 5:48 am
BTW: Anyone for Cribbs?
January 8th, 2010 at 5:49 am
Hwnrdr….I’m 4 anyone who can help us out of the sickness
January 8th, 2010 at 5:59 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, HWNRDR,4EVA,IS CABLE GONE OR WHAT ?
January 8th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Good Morning Dirt Lot, 4eva, Northern D, R8dr4lfe…
We’ll find out Monday…but unfortunately, I think what Jerry has wriiten is right…oh well…
January 8th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Cribbs would be a good addition but I think we have some real problems at the moment that we still need to address. Such as…who is QB next year? Gradkowski? new guy? New corner to help Nnamdi? Can we retain our LB corps? Upgrade O-Line?
January 8th, 2010 at 6:03 am
No news is good news in the Raiders off season I guess. When it’s quiet at least you know Al’s not overpaying for some worthless high draft pick or injured free agent.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:05 am
Hulk Hogan for GM!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Come Monday what will happen:
a. Al will fire Cable
b. No statement will be issued
c. Al will issue a statment telling us why he kept cable.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:08 am
Hogan will be too funny! Who would win in the stare down? Hogan or Davis? haha!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:09 am
watching Al Davis try to run this football team is almost as funny as Ozzy Osbourne trying to sing past the age of 55.
last 7 years have been a joke!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Hmmm….Hulk Hogan….not a bad idea. would at least be an improvement….
January 8th, 2010 at 6:10 am
b
January 8th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Yeah, Cribbs could help one of the problem areas…ST returns…plus didn’t Holmgren and the Browns insult the man by offering him 1 mill? From “pay the man” to “insult the man”…
January 8th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Cable did mess up a bunch,but so did everyone else.As I been saying,we have young players and young coaches and growing pains are expected.The players will have another year together under their belts and the coaches too.But yeah,same as last year.Another “most important” off season in the Raiders history
January 8th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Good Morning
Been offline with some business travel but I am getting caught up.
I still am of the opinion that the coaching staff stays. Just count the number of different head coaches and assistants we have had while getting the same results.
We simply do not have enough talent WHERE IT COUNTS.
ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE.
No coach will ever say we do not have players that are talented enough. The best you will get is that a player did not play well.
Cable came as close as you can by saying earlier in the week that “the good teams in the NFL are built along the line of scrimmage”
Jerry sighted examples where Pears, Barnes etc did not respond to Cable’s coaching.
THE RAIDERS WILL NEVER WIN TRYING TO BUILD SOLID LINES WITH OTHER TEAMS CASTOFFS.
Our poor line play is not a coaching issue.
Green,Carlisle and Warren are castoffs that would not be starting on any other team in the NFL.
Mr Davis must invest high round picks on the line of scrimmage. We will in this draft.
JR stays only if he takes a pay cut.
Mr Davis approved of his benching and accountability under Cable has been excellent.
All the scholarship players were sent packing by Cable with approval of Mr Davis. Curry,Jordan,Hall,Wilson,Sands,Burgess etc were all highly compenstaed poor performaers and they are gone.
Warren is next.
JR and Kelly will take cuts or they will go as well.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:12 am
HEY ROCKSTAR,COFFEE/COCTAIL’S ON ME THIS MORNING4 THE AM CREW,MAYBE VINCE MC WHAT’S HIS FACE WILL BUY THE TEAM..
January 8th, 2010 at 6:12 am
what was Hulk Hogan’s signature move?
the big boot or big leg? what was it called?
anyways… it’d be funny to see him rip his shirt during a press conf after a loss
January 8th, 2010 at 6:12 am
NorthernD Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I just finished a whopper with cheese meal.
It kinda feels like JaMarcus and I have somehow bonded…
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lmao!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Hey…Ozzy still can sing…just can’t remember the words! LOL
January 8th, 2010 at 6:13 am
I think we’d get a MARKED improvement with a O-Coordinator put into place and an established Offensive Line. Heck, even with average QBs (Gradkowski, Frye) we looked halfway descent on offense. With a better line and a good coordinator it for sure should be at least in the upper 1/3rd of the league.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:14 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 6:12 am
NorthernD Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I just finished a whopper with cheese meal.
It kinda feels like JaMarcus and I have somehow bonded…
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lmao!
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Yeah, I thought that was F’ing funny also!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:14 am
MAYBE VINCE MC WHAT’S HIS FACE WILL BUY THE TEAM..
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I doubt it. his wife is running for the Senate seat vacated by Chris Dodd.
I hope she wins. she’s republican, but CT has always been a liberal state, right?
January 8th, 2010 at 6:15 am
Warren has been pretty good but I think Okung or Campbell would be good to help us at RT
January 8th, 2010 at 6:16 am
thanks for the coffee Dirt Lot!
i can’t beleive Eric Mangini kept his job. LOL
I fully expect the Brownies to have another Top 10 draft pick next season
January 8th, 2010 at 6:16 am
Why don’t the Raiders fans buy the Raiders when Al gives it up? Let’s do what the cheeseheads did
January 8th, 2010 at 6:17 am
anyways… it’d be funny to see him rip his shirt during a press conf after a loss
That would be funny!!! With Al sitting there emotionless!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:17 am
How to the packers pay their players?
January 8th, 2010 at 6:18 am
Rockstar….it takes an incredible amount of energy to tour and sing….Ozzy been on a strict regimine for years.He 4sure in better shape than Bush lol
ps….Hwnrdr is right,he just cant remember the words lol
January 8th, 2010 at 6:19 am
NorthernD Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 5:37 am
Missed most of the game last night.
I know Colt McCoy got knocked out early. Did anyone stand out? Did McClain or Cody pick up their game and make an impression?
I sure the bowl games have a big influence on Al’s picks come draft time.
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I’m interested to see what other’s think, but McLain had some great moments, but seemed a little slow at times. Mt. Cody is a second round pick, he will not go in the first round.
And my boy, Javier Arenas, had a sack, 2 int’s, and was kicked away from all game on kick returns.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:20 am
Hulk: “This is time to get down & dirty….oooh yeeaaahhh!!! We ain’t draftin no god damned receiver who couldn’t catch a bee while swimmin’ in honey. Let’s get ready to rumbbble. The Crypt Keeper is goin’ down…”
January 8th, 2010 at 6:20 am
your boy did come up big in a BIG game Vegas,and we ALL know what that means =)
January 8th, 2010 at 6:21 am
And my boy, Javier Arenas, had a sack, 2 int’s, and was kicked away from all game on kick returns.
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the Raiders have little talent on the roster. at this point we might as well look to add Gilbert Arenas!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:22 am
1 big game = 35 mil guaranteed…
4.2 40 = 28 million guaranteed
Top player in the nation consistently = not on Al’s draft boards.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Hey 4eva…have you seen an Ozzfest this past decade? Ozzy went up to sing Paranoid (I think it was 2004)…
“Finish with my woman cause she na na na na na na na…”
Kinda funny but embarassing at the same time…he just flat out forgot the words!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:22 am
LOL @ maverick. nice Hulk impersonation!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:23 am
oooohhhhhh yeahhhhhhh!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:24 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 6:20 am
Hulk: “This is time to get down & dirty….oooh yeeaaahhh!!! We ain’t draftin no god damned receiver who couldn’t catch a bee while swimmin’ in honey. Let’s get ready to rumbbble. The Crypt Keeper is goin’ down…”
LOL…my IT dept would have been pissed at me for making a ticket for coffee sprays on my monitor!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Centurion
Warren does not play up to his salary of $5 mill a year(more than Seymour).
No NFL team can pay guys like we are paying JR,Kelly and Warren and not get All Pro type performance.
It is all about VLAUE and those three are the most glaring issues we have.
Green and Carlisle are below average performers who need to go but their salaries are not inflated like the other examples I just gave.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:25 am
I THINK I WOULD PREFER RICK FLAIR..
January 8th, 2010 at 6:26 am
No Hwnrdr….never been to Ozz fest.We have The Next Big Thing concerts down here…..up and coming bands.But still last concert I went 2 was Drowning Pool and they kick major azz. Jet Black Stare opened 4 them and they were very good also,imo
January 8th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Rick Flair? Nature Boy?
January 8th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Which ones does AD keep? The majority of them in prime positions are OLDER coaches. Of course, to AD, they are all kids.
Tom Cable Head Coach
Dwaine Board Defensive Line
Willie Brown Defensive Backs Assistant, Squad Development (OLD)
John Fassel Special Teams Coordinator (OLD)
Paul Hackett Quarterbacks (OLD)
Mike Haluchak Linebackers
Adam Henry Tight Ends
Sanjay Lal Wide Receivers
Bert Leone Quality Control, Defense
John Marshall Defensive Coordinator (OLD)
Jim Michalczik Offensive Line
Chris Morgan Assistant Offensive Line
Aaron Pelch Assistant Special Teams
Brad Roll Strength and Conditioning
Rich Scangarello Quality Control, Offense
Kelly Skipper Running Backs
Ted Tollner Passing Game Coordinator (OLD)
Lionel Washington Defensive Backs
January 8th, 2010 at 6:31 am
The OOOOHHHHHHHHH YeeaaaaaaHHHH!!! is a Macho Man Randy Savage thing, no.
Hulk was more of a, “Let me tell you about the Oakland Raiders BROTHER!!! Wat’cha going to do, when Justin Fargas, runs wild on YOU!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:32 am
Oh by the way, Good Morning!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Justin Fargus runs wild on no one. imho
January 8th, 2010 at 6:34 am
Hogan and Macho Man in the Raiders front office…I’ll renew my tix just to see halftime!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:34 am
WHOOOOO !!! KISS STEAL,N , JET FLY,N, LIMOSINE RIDE,N SON-OF-A-GUN..
January 8th, 2010 at 6:34 am
He’ll keep Willie Brown now matter what.
The ones I think definitely did an admirable job were:
Paul Hackett (I think he got Gradowski and Frye ready and the Russell failure doesn’t fall on him).
John Marshall
Lionel Washington (love what the Safeties did this year).
Otherwise, looks like Jim Michalczik needs to go even though he was highly thought of when arriving here. Also Mike Haluchak needs to go as I think the LBs regressed this year.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:34 am
Vegas:
I’d take Macho Man Randy Savage for GM too!
Rick Flair? I dunno Dirt Lot …
January 8th, 2010 at 6:35 am
# vegas raider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 6:31 am
The OOOOHHHHHHHHH YeeaaaaaaHHHH!!! is a Macho Man Randy Savage thing, no.
Hulk was more of a, “Let me tell you about the Oakland Raiders BROTHER!!! Wat’cha going to do, when Justin Fargas, runs wild on YOU!!!
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damned…..you’re right……
but I ain’t never seen Fargas runnin’ wild on noone
January 8th, 2010 at 6:35 am
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Justin Fargus runs wild on no one. imho
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LMAO. I said the exact same thing!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:36 am
JUSTIN FARGAS RUN’S WILD , 20 YDS ON 12 CARRY’S…
January 8th, 2010 at 6:38 am
here is who I would replace, if Al does retain Cable…
Kelly Skipper Running Backs
Sanjay Lal Wide Receivers
John Fassel Special Teams Coordinator
Brad Roll Strength and Conditioning
If Jim Fassel is hired, we gotta keep his son in some capacity. If any other HC is hired we gotta scrap the whole bunch and let the new HC assemble his own staff & implement his own system & schemes
January 8th, 2010 at 6:40 am
It was a joke!! Just wanted to make sure everyone is sharp this morning, lol
January 8th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Morning NATION… Cable watch daY 5….
January 8th, 2010 at 6:41 am
I actually like John Marshall as Defensive Coordinator.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Don’t know where that Deraus guy is supposed to be drafted by Bama, but that dude made himself some good money last night.
KO’s the QB, picks the shovel-pass and houses it. He looked dominant out there.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:42 am
You know, Al’s likes to think he’s never predictable (even though his draft picks in the 1st round are scarily predictable).
But, because of that I don’t think on Monday he’ll do the press conference. He’ll probably do the meeting and then if he is firing Cable he’ll wait a few days without telling anyone anything.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Seabass & Shane = The Bushwackers!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Trust me on this one.
Draft two studs on the Oline with our first two picks and watch how smart Michalczik becomes.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Exla, Fassel is not old. His dad is though. And Kelly Skipper needs to be fired yesterday.
If Cable is fired Monday, my stealth candidate is Tom Rathman for HC.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Trade DMAC for Tom Rathman!
January 8th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Charlie,
Run Defense is top priority. Planning on fixing the worst run defense for the last 7 years with 3rd and 4th round picks?? I don’t think that will work.
I am vetting for both our 3rd rounders to be O-line. A RT and a G.
And if we draft a LT in the first round, it is going to be this Williams kid from Maryland who runs a 4.7 forty. Sounds like another Al Davis draft disaster.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:49 am
Trust me on this one.
Draft two studs on the Oline with our first two picks and watch how smart Michalczik becomes.
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couldn’t agree more.
how can you fire an OL coach that was saddled with Satele, Carlisle & Green as his starters? Then his best player (Gallery) was injured 3/4 of the season.
Barnes, Morris, Pears & Walker also saw significant playing time and we still couldn’t protect the QB or run the football. gotta have talent on the roster. gotta have players that EXECUTE to win games imo
January 8th, 2010 at 6:49 am
AL BUY’S A BILL-BOARD ON 880 “YOUR GONE TOM CABLE,PACK YOUR SHYT”
January 8th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Our special teams took a hit this year(no pun intended)
under John Fassel this year. His job is safe though with a promotion if his dad(the young’en by AD’s standard)is hired.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Michalczik will always be looking over his shoulder if Cable is retained.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Jim Harbaugh would be great and once said he would never turn down a call from Al Davis, but if he doesn’t come, I like Cam Cameron, Baltimore’s OC.
He’s a great play caller and does not seem to be a candidate anywhere after one lousy season as Miami’s HC, so maybe he’ll come here.
Cameron can worry about fixing the offense and probably wouldn’t mind letting Marshall or someone else run the defense while Davis makes the personnel decisions.
So keep Cable and get Mike Vick or get Cameron.
January 8th, 2010 at 6:55 am
Welcome back Bob Marley.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:01 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Seabass & Shane = The Bushwackers!
Hey, why not! The Raiders and the WWF together…Vince and Al in a Celebrity Death Match!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:04 am
Vegas
Agreed that a high pick should be a DT.
Part of our Oline problem was missing Gallery.
I still think and OT for our first pick is essential.
I could see a DT in round two and a Guard in round three.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Didn’t Cam Cameron go 1-15 one year, they fired him and then went 10-6 the next year?
Thanks, but no thanks. Not as a HC, OC definately, but not HC.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Hulk Hogan and Cable could be a tag team. They could wrestle females. Cable would come out and slap them around a bit. Then Hulkster could pull a gun on them.
They could perform at half-time. It might just increase attendance above the blackout levels…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:09 am
The Raiders need these teams ahead of us to get QB happy.
If the Rams take Clausen and the Skins take Bradford, that just increases the chance that a McLain or Gerald McCoy will be there at #8.
McCoy round 1
Arenas round 2
Two O-lineman in round 3.
Maybe a LB in FA (Demeco Ryan ideally)
January 8th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Agreed. No Cam Cameron for HC. Need a good O-Coordinator though, but doubt he’d leave Baltimore to come here.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:11 am
vegas raider,
Todd mcShay has McCoy gone at 2. I’ve got a feeling we’ll end up with McLain at 8. I be very happy with that.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Ratface already said he WILL roll with Campbell
January 8th, 2010 at 7:11 am
So much for that positive job growth in December KoolKell.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100108/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/us_economy
January 8th, 2010 at 7:14 am
If John Herrera did show up, that was a stand up thing to do. He gets credit for that
January 8th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Rick Flair for GM???
no, man…
i don’t want anybody GMing that’s got bigger tits than i do…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:15 am
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:14 am
If John Herrera did show up, that was a stand up thing to do. He gets credit for that
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huh?
January 8th, 2010 at 7:18 am
RM, huh? cause for confusion?
January 8th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Yeah, if John Herrera did show up for what?
I’d never heard of Herrera doing anything stand up so I was quite supprised to see those words together, but have no idea what you’re talking about.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:20 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:15 am
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:14 am
If John Herrera did show up, that was a stand up thing to do. He gets credit for that
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huh?
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i’ll see your “huh???”…
and raise you a double “what???”
January 8th, 2010 at 7:21 am
FP, did you read the posts from around 200 on down?
January 8th, 2010 at 7:21 am
okay captain black…you’ve got us in mystery
January 8th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Believe it or not, my brother-in-law worked with Herrera, abd said he was a good guy. John has a job to do whether you agree with it or not.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Ha! You mean the person who posted as “herrera” earlier???
Yeah, and my name is Raiderzmaverick. Good to meet you Captain Black
January 8th, 2010 at 7:24 am
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Believe it or not, my brother-in-law worked with Herrera, abd said he was a good guy. John has a job to do whether you agree with it or not.
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Bull $hit. Part of the job discription doesn’t have to do with attacking sports bars and former players or coaches.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:25 am
And if you think he is going to bite Al’s head off, that dog wont run.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:25 am
I don’t know what else he does, but every time I see him answering a question or issuing a statment it’s totally twisted.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:25 am
LOL
Off to this thing some call work.
Enjoy the day Nation!!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Mav, do you know what the job description is for the Raiders?
January 8th, 2010 at 7:26 am
I’m not saying he is the one who should put Al in his place. I’m saying that he’s way out of line with his statements. Name one time where he issued a clear logical statement which wasn’t critical or attacking. Or did something which actually improved the Raiders PR?
January 8th, 2010 at 7:27 am
He is going to support the organization…regardless
January 8th, 2010 at 7:27 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:21 am
FP, did you read the posts from around 200 on down?
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you mean all this???
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Florida Pete Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
wow…
been reading… it reads like a seance with Herrera jerking everyone’s chain…
even my little buddy “strap-on” got into it…
look at some of these answers…
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Prior to could also mean no later than. Could happen much sooner, but you have a pessimistic outlook.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Significant change will occur in 2010.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Blackouts are expected given the circumstances. This is short term however, in my opinion.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Mr Davis is in the process of doing some unprecidented things with the organization and many of you will be thankful. If you won’t keep the faith for the current state, at least try to keep that hope in mind.
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Nobody in the organization is embracing losing. Optimism is something else all together.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Sure, you’re supposed to forward the company line. But he adds the Bull$hit in…..”Gannon needs help”. “Gannon is the worst QB in Superbowl history…he’d be nothing without what we gave him”. “Gruden is an average Coach who got lucky”. He doesn’t need to issue those things, or can say them in a way which fits the “public relations” profile.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:28 am
He has not. But he is representing the organization as it wishes to be represented. It is what it is
January 8th, 2010 at 7:28 am
and this???
Florida Pete Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Noone will argue that these are tough times and that Mr Davis’ persona has been tarnished. He is a proud man who’s been beaten but not beat. The past several years have taken it’s toll in many respects, including his health. He knows that he needs help and it is coming. It may not be in a traditional sense that you might expect, but it will come and it is unprecedented for him.
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yeah, yeah… we all know about Candy Beaver coming over to dust his genitals…
all that’s going to do is make hime WANT to live forever…
how does that help the team???
January 8th, 2010 at 7:29 am
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:27 am
He is going to support the organization…regardless
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I ain’t arguing the fact that he should or shouldn’t support the organization. he should. I’m sayin’ he IS NOT supporting the organization with how he goes about his job.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:30 am
FP…there is more
January 8th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Mav, has AD censured him? No
January 8th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Here – let me help you clear it up. He’s the Raiders “PR Man”.
Definition of Public Relations: Communication by a person or an organization with the purpose of creating a favorable public image; commonly referred to as PR
He’s not doin’ his job man. He’s maybe thinking he’s part of the Supprano’s (and even doin’ a bad job of that), but he sure as hell ain’t creating PR.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:32 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:30 am
FP…there is more
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do us all a favor and grab the meaningful one and re-post it…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Mav, if has has not changed his approach, ask yourself why? He has a boss, so why has the boss not topld him to shut it? Because he is speaking for his boss.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:33 am
When you attack the only thing which has been good for the team in 15 Fuc*ing years – I think that’s pretty sick.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:33 am
No, you can forward communication many ways. You don’t have to do it like such a slimeball.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:34 am
WORK TO DO. LATER GENTS!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:34 am
You could say “We aren’t in need of another teacher for Russell. He has plenty of support with what he has now.”. He doesn’t have to go into the other BS.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:35 am
you know the Raiders are a billion dollar corporation… (or should be)…
but it’s run like a salvage yard…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Gannon bit the hand that fed him. There are many untruths that are written about this organization, which is why it cannot trust the media and will continue to be private about its business. Mistakes have been made, this is not in question. Some decisions (players) take more time to show results than others. Coaches will only be maintained when they can execute the plan and lever the player strengths. Don’t be fooled. There are many factors contributing to the win/loss records. The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches.
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January 8th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Anyways, that pisses me off even more than the loosing. That we attack the only good things that this Organization has had for years. Even Ricky’s!?! for having Gruden (!!) come and have fun with Raiders fans. Boy that’s a crime. Immagine if Gannon was there too.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Mav, I agree with you but he speaks for AD
January 8th, 2010 at 7:37 am
FP there are others too
January 8th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Hererra1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
There are many eyes on this heavily visited site. This you must know. The Raiders family has shared much pain with the faithful Raider Nation during these difficult times.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Captain Black. That’s funny, but that’s probably not even Herrera.
But even so, do you agree with that? That the only reason we’re bad is because he’s trying to give more power to his coaches???
Why was Gruden traded in the first place then? If he was willing to give that power?
January 8th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Okay, I’m glad we’re in agreement
January 8th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
” The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches. ”
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yeah, i remember that…
and the only thing i can say is: bullschitt…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:39 am
the longer this Herrera1 responded, the more he sounded like Priest/Mistic, etc…
it’s the same dude…
no way Herrera risks pissing off Al to post in here, esp. under his own name…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:42 am
FP, exactly!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:42 am
VH, bullseye! No fan talks like them
January 8th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Hererra1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
There are many eyes on this heavily visited site. This you must know. The Raiders family has shared much pain with the faithful Raider Nation during these difficult times.
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if true, this means that Al Davis and company does not give a rip about any of our opinions…
the vast majority of us for the past several years have spoken to building the lines…
filling the holes we have…
and what happens???
exhibit a: last years draft.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Lol, to think that some of you even considered for one second that that guy was the real Herrera.
Jezuz H. Cripes!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:43 am
LOL
http://img68.exs.cx/img68/822/emu.jpg
January 8th, 2010 at 7:43 am
As the World Turns…
Have a good weekend Nation!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Okay, I get it CB. You don’t agree with what Herrera says. You just think he’s a good guy. And he’s just doing a super-good job of acting the part of the A$$hole and digging the knife deep in the back of so many because he’s just forwarding it from the boss. It’s nothing to do with him personally.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:44 am
I know Dakota….it’s a bit sad…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:45 am
That was quite a leap, Mav.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:45 am
408, can you blow that picture up? My son is due to be born in late Feb-early March and I want to hang that thing in his room.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:47 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I salute the Raiders for another PR debacle with regard to Rich Gannon. If Gannon was blowing smoke, so be it, but to publically criticize a popular QB only diminshes the organization. Rich won games for the Raiders and he deserves the organization’s respect. He earned it. Al uses people then shyts on them. A shame indeed.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:47 am
True,Herrera could phrase his answers so they aren’t as offensive leaning,like….
True Rich Gannon was an average journey-man QB in the NFL when the Raiders obtained him.But Mr.Davis in all his genius saw who Gannon “could be”,with the teachings of Big Al.Yes Sir everybody saw what great heights Gannon took us to after learning football from Al Davis.It’s just too bad Rich had the most horrible day of his career in the biggest game of his career.And we all know Big Al didnt teach him that
or something
January 8th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:45 am
408, can you blow that picture up? My son is due to be born in late Feb-early March and I want to hang that thing in his room.
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he’ll be needing therapy before he’s even out of the crib…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I guess you noticed that this guy attacking Gruden and Gannon and his assenine releases really piss me off.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Mav, yes…that is correct.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Dakota
congratulations.. IDK about blowing up that picture. U Might scare the lil guy.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:48 am
And they should…Piss me off too
January 8th, 2010 at 7:48 am
But he is speaking for the MAN
January 8th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Herrera is a hanger-on whose entire livelihood depends on him following directions 100% of the time. Everything he says and everything he does comes directly from Al Davis. The man probably has to get a hall pass from big Al to use the little boy’s room. He is a parrot and nothing more.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:53 am
The organization has done significant damage to itself by the way it responds publically. I speak to die hard fan regularly and the team has really become insignificant. I tell them what it was like back in the day.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:53 am
408RAIDER Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Dakota
congratulations.. IDK about blowing up that picture. U Might scare the lil guy.
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That is the point…I want him terrified of that thing, and then the first time I send him to bed and he comes out asking for a drink or to go to the bathroom to delay bedtime I will tell him he better get his ass back to bed before I let the monster out of the picture.
Works every time.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Dak, we all have jobs that require us to support our boss. Unless of course, you don’t want to work.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:55 am
you read all the crap by herrera1 last night…
the impression i got was that it was a small group of people doing the writing…
3 or 4 people…
like i said last night… it read like a seance…
January 8th, 2010 at 7:57 am
FP..agree
January 8th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Trade DMAC for a parrot!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Where did the group come from? They had talking points they wanted discussed.
January 8th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Trade DMAC for that emu!
January 8th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Supporting a boss is one thing, allowing yourself to look like a complete idiot, fool and @-hole is quite another. But hey, what else is Herrera going to do? The only other job he is currently qualified for is playing the clown at children’s b-day parties.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:00 am
We are all pissed at the direction the Raiders have taken the last 7 years. Something must occur this off season to turn it around, or I see really big problems ahead.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Hererra1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
There are many eyes on this heavily visited site. This you must know. The Raiders family has shared much pain with the faithful Raider Nation during these difficult times.
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Fuk people, he didn’t even spell his own name right when he first began posting and you think he might be for real? lollollollollol
January 8th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Dakota, you are pissed, and that is understandable. I am too. But he has a job to do and he’s been out front taking the shots
January 8th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Well, I know as a Raider Fan I’m faithful. I’ll never root for another team. But, it’s different. The way things are run now really piss me off.
I hope Al gets some help. Someone he trusts who can lead the way. Wishful thinking at this point I guess…
January 8th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Mav, me too. I could never support another team.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:04 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:34 am
You could say “We aren’t in need of another teacher for Russell. He has plenty of support with what he has now.”. He doesn’t have to go into the other BS.
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If Al was a bit healthier, you’d be hearing these words from Al. Herrera is the ultimate messenger.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Dakota, think about what you wrote?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:05 am
CB why are you definiding him so much? You make it seem like he’s taking the shots instead of giving them. Anyways, okay, he has a job to do. Other PR men before him did the same job but did it in a much better manner.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Is this guy honestly trying to Justify Herrera’s actions??
January 8th, 2010 at 8:07 am
LoDucca or whatever his name was used to issue the press releases. He had at least class about what he said. What I’m sayin’ is that he has a message to forward maybe, but he has his own way to forward it that doesn’t need to be quite so abrasive.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:07 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Dakota, you are pissed, and that is understandable. I am too. But he has a job to do and he’s been out front taking the shots
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I am not pissed at Herrera, that would be like being pissed off at the German dropping coal off at Treblinka…he is a nothing. Al pisses me off and he has since 1992.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Mav, I am not defending. He’s spoken for the organization, and the fans are lighting him up here. I am sure the articles written for today are mocking him for his statement. It’s just the obvious.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Captain Black. What do you think we’re going to do to get better next year?
Let’s get back to talking football.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Dakota, nice line.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Captain Black….okay, but others had the same job before him, but didn’t do the same thing.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Lol, to think that some of you even considered for one second that that guy was the real Herrera.
Jezuz H. Cripes!
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I bet you were the kid who couldn’t wait to bust the Santa Claud bubble of other kids, lol.
Or was it the Easter Bunny?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:09 am
True Dakota.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Jhill,
What are you saying? The Easter Bunny is FOR REAL!!!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:13 am
what do you mean “burst the Santa Claus bubble” Jhill?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Mav, I’d like to see Hackett remain. He did a great job! The O-line coach and LB coach need to go. We need to improve the O-line. The right side needs to be replaced. I also believe a center is needed. So often the line collapsed at the center position. I am concerned with all three linebackers. I would keep Stanford Routte, but another DB should be drafted. Draft players based on football acumen, not potential. Potential takes too long to develop, if it ever does.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Coach Bill Belichick insists that DE/OLB Derrick Burgess has met expectations this year after being acquired from the Raiders.
The Pats’ pass rush has been underwhelming all season, but Belichick claims Burgess is “probably as good as we’ve had as a run player and a pass rusher.” We don’t see it, and neither do several of Burgess’ teammates who questioned Belichick’s analysis. Burgess has just 37 tackles and five sacks this season. Jan. 8 – 11:00 am et
Source: Boston Herald
January 8th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Dakota everyone knows that Bugs Bunny is the Easter Bunny
January 8th, 2010 at 8:16 am
I like Tom Cable, but I don’t see him as a quality HC. We can do better, hell, we have to do better! Al really has to make the right call this time. No room for error.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Al Davis suffered a breakup with Kiffin in 2008…Tom Cable was Al’s rebound coach…you know, the chick you would normally steer clear from and whom you would never date long-term. Al is finally getting back on his feet and is about to dump this trailer-trash rebound coach Tom Cable.
Hit the road Jack (ass)!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:23 am
i have had enough of people trashing the man who has given me so much throughout my whole life !!!
leave Santa Claus alone !!!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Hey KoolKell, I thought you said yesterday that everything was good! What is up with these headlines?
“Outlook for Job Market is Grim”
“Jobs Report is Dissapointing”
“Economy Loses More Jobs than Expected”
“Is Stimulous Working?”
January 8th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Trade DMAC for Burgess!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Santa=pedophile Im just sayin….
January 8th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Trade DMAC for a rebound RB!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:26 am
wtf
January 8th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Bo’s killing me with “Trade DMAC for” .. 2 nickles and a jaw breaker…
January 8th, 2010 at 8:27 am
so Capitan Black…
what was it like pretending to be Herrera last night???
January 8th, 2010 at 8:27 am
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Mav, I’d like to see Hackett remain. He did a great job! The O-line coach and LB coach need to go. We need to improve the O-line. The right side needs to be replaced. I also believe a center is needed. So often the line collapsed at the center position. I am concerned with all three linebackers. I would keep Stanford Routte, but another DB should be drafted. Draft players based on football acumen, not potential. Potential takes too long to develop, if it ever does.
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Well, damned! WE’re in complete agreement on that. I was thinking pretty much the same.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:28 am
But I think we need to add one BIG DT as well. Like we used to have during the Gruden years. I remember always having two different guys that were HUGE.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:29 am
I do not believe DHB will develop into an NFL WR. Look at the WRs taken by Detroit No. 1 who could catch, but flopped in the league. Murphy has heart, desire, and can catch. He was drafted number 4. To me, the number one draft choice is too costly, and rarely does a number one pick live up to his billing. You build a team with the lower picks. And if you draft well, you win with 3s, 4,s 5s. The Ravens draft well, so do the Eagles, Giants..
January 8th, 2010 at 8:29 am
DT Williams from Tennessee is my nominee…
i guess that means he’ll be playing for the broncos…
January 8th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Fire Cable!
Hire Leslie Frazier!
Pretty simple Al, now just do it for fuk’s sake.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:33 am
The Raiders offense once controlled games. The offense is the biggest need. I suspect AD is going to be very creative this year acquiring draft picks and veterans to improve the entire team
January 8th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Jerry wheres the fix?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Good Morning Nation!!
What’s the word?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Brian Schottenheimer is another guy to go after Al…Come on, go get him or Frazier!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Whoever becomes the starting QB, Grads or JaMarcus, the had better have a line strong enough to block, and drive D lineman down
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Thx 408. I would trade DMAC simply to humor you.
In all honesty, I hope they are shopping him for a MLB, RT, C or a few mid-round picks (where Al is a much better drafter).
January 8th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Dakota, what is your opinion of the Boise State coach?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Add Ron Rivera to the list while you are at it dipscheet.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:37 am
FP, well, it was painful
January 8th, 2010 at 8:38 am
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Whoever becomes the starting QB, Grads or JaMarcus, the had better have a line strong enough to block, and drive D lineman down
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Grads won’t be coming back. The Raiders have already stated that.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:39 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:26 am
wtf
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January 8th, 2010 at 8:39 am
408, no they did not
January 8th, 2010 at 8:40 am
CaptainBlack
yes huh…
January 8th, 2010 at 8:40 am
post the link
January 8th, 2010 at 8:41 am
CaptainBlack,
First, we don’t need another HC from Idaho. Second, I am now against guys coming from college directly to the position of NFL HC when they have 1) never played in the NFL or 2) never coached in the NFL. They generally have no fukin clue!
Just say no to Chris Pertersen.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Dakota…agreed
January 8th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Find it your self.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:42 am
1st- ILB R McClain
2ns- DE Carlos Dunlap (move Seymour inside)
3rd- CB Syd Thompson
3rd- RT Sam Young or Kyle Calloway
4th- RG Sergio Render
5th- DT Demarcus Granger
7th- FB
Sign QB J Campbell!!
Cut Cooper, Green, Pears, Both FBs, Fargas, Walker, Warren, TK, and Euk.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:44 am
408RAIDER Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:38 am
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Whoever becomes the starting QB, Grads or JaMarcus, the had better have a line strong enough to block, and drive D lineman down
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Grads won’t be coming back. The Raiders have already stated that.
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408, I may have filed a false news report yesterday stating that the Raiders told Garbagekowski that they would not be retaining him….
January 8th, 2010 at 8:44 am
408, are there no toilets for you to clean? Go play, boy
January 8th, 2010 at 8:47 am
CaptainBlack
Whatever dude..
January 8th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Nice to see ya come clean Dakota =)
January 8th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:44 am
408, I may have filed a false news report yesterday stating that the Raiders told Garbagekowski that they would not be retaining him….
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MAY?!?! Sort of like you MAY have encouraged Al to draft the humongous bust Darren McFelldown?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Brian Schottenheimer is another guy to go after Al…Come on, go get him or Frazier!
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you’re joking, right ???
January 8th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Dakota Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Wow, I guess you Garbagekowski fans are going to be pissed lol:
Oakland Ledger staff and wire report
Posted: 01/07/2010 07:23:00 AM PST
John Fiensberg, agent for Raiders Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, has told the press that he has been informed by the Oakland Raiders that his client will not be retained when he becomes a free agent this offseason and that the quarterback that gave so many fans so much hope for the future after replacing embattled quarterback Jamarcus Russell, should seek opportunities with other teams as soon as the free agency period begins on February 27th, 2010. This news seems to indicate that the Oakland Raiders fully intend on moving forward with Russell as the franchise quarterback despite questions about his attitude and work ethic.
http://www.oaklandledger.com/raiders_just messingwithya
January 8th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Dakota,
That was too funny.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Florida Pete Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Brian Schottenheimer is another guy to go after Al…Come on, go get him or Frazier!
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you’re joking, right ???
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Why, because his dad hates us? What son doesn’t want to blaze his own trail?
January 8th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Dakota, I thought you found that on either MSNBC or The Huffington Post.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:54 am
I know I read it some wheres I think it was pft but I cant remember. I visit alot of Raider sites besides this 1.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Watching the BS game (from the Tex perspective) last night was exactly like watching a Raider game.
In the beginning there is hope, but that soon becomes dashed by settling for field goals.
Then come the punts followed by the defense allowing big plays followed by gross clock mismanagement and a stupid play just before the half.
Then comes renewed hope as the other team doesn’t try too hard for a while until the renewed hope is crushed by turnovers resulting in a double digit loss.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:44 am
408, I may have filed a false news report yesterday stating that the Raiders told Garbagekowski that they would not be retaining him….
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MAY?!?! Sort of like you MAY have encouraged Al to draft the humongous bust Darren McFelldown?
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As always you will all be thanking me before it is all said and done. Monday will be the first step…getting rid of the Buffoon coach that built our horrible o-line and who can’t find a way to maximize the three running backs.
Step two-fix the o-line.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Florida Pete Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Brian Schottenheimer is another guy to go after Al…Come on, go get him or Frazier!
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you’re joking, right ???
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Why, because his dad hates us? What son doesn’t want to blaze his own trail?
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sorry, i confused him with Dave Shula… former Cincinnati head coach…
should have checked first…
although… his dad would probably break his legs if he took a job with the Raiders…
January 8th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Was reading SI last night and came across a poll they did of NFL players. The poll asked the Question “What NFL team would you LEAST want to play for?”. The run away winner of the poll….. You guessed it, the Oakland Raiders. Oh how times have changed.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Leslie Frazier
Brian Schottenheimer
Ron Rivera
Jim Fassel
Brian Billick
Dennis Green
Jim Haslett
Todd Bowles
Gregg Williams
Mike Zimmer
Kevin Gilbride
Karl Dorrell
Mike Heimerdinger
Jim Harbaugh
Come on Al, one of these guys will be willing to take the job and they are ALL better than the Wife-Beating Buffoon!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Dakota,
So they fire Cable, who just happens to be one of the better line coaches around, who then fixes the o-line?
January 8th, 2010 at 9:05 am
I hope they fire Cable today!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Add Jeremy Bates to the HC list…former OC for the Broncos…current assistant HC and QB coach for USC.
Should have hired him last year.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:07 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:44 am
408, are there no toilets for you to clean? Go play, boy
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Kids and their potty humor.
I can just see you giggling as you post yet another juvenile toilet, or mommy take..followed by “boy, when I grow up, I’m really going to say something smart..that will teach them.”
You’ll be sure and let us know when that happens, won’t you, Gomer?
January 8th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Jeremy Bates? LOL. Yeah, hed be great!! Really did wonders with SCs offense.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Raider O Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:05 am
I hope they fire Cable today!
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Considering Al’s passion for drama, and the ensueing attention whore angle, I suspect Friday’s announcement will get lost in weekend playoff ponderings.
Tuesday sounds about right.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Dude Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Dakota,
So they fire Cable, who just happens to be one of the better line coaches around, who then fixes the o-line?
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What, do you think Cable is going to take a demotion back to o-line coach or something? The last two seasons prove that he is not capable of coaching the o-line along with his other duties so it is no loss. besides, we need to get rid of this pecker head who endorses the likes of Barnes, Pears, Satele and Kwame Harris and who claims that his system can find blockers late in the draft. All BS and he has had enough time to prove it.
He is a decent o-line coach when 1) he has no other responsibilities and 2) when he has no control over which players are brought in.
The next o-line coach should be whomever the new HC and OC want. They should all be on the same page…not rocket science, but Al sure can’t seem to figure that out.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Hi poodle!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:14 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:33 am
The Raiders offense once controlled games. The offense is the biggest need. I suspect AD is going to be very creative this year acquiring draft picks and veterans to improve the entire team
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And I suspect you’ll continue to abuse the right to be a cotton ball.
Yeah…THIS YEAR Al will “be creative”.
Didn’t you suspect that last year?
Year before?
Decade before?
but now?? all of a sudden? Al borrows your 15w lightbulb and says “whoa..hey…here’s an idea”???
Besides..admit it..that’s an 5w bulb you have, just giving off 15w of light, right?
I can tell…takes a long time for something bright to come out of you.
In fact..I’m still waiting.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Richochet is back…Say something funny!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:16 am
There will be big changes before camp??
Really?
What release Russell hire a GM, Coach, and draft a QB??
January 8th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Who opened the door of the a.m. crew to let the bombast, belligerence and blather of the p.m. crew in here?
January 8th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Dude Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Jeremy Bates? LOL. Yeah, hed be great!! Really did wonders with SCs offense.
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Yeah, Jeremy Bates, you know, the guy that called the plays for the Denver Broncos when they had the second most yards in the NFL in 2008 despite injuries to 6 running backs.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Richochet you have used these lines before. You are not creative at all. It is ALWAYS the same. Come on dull boy, peanut. Self-plagiarism is A BORE. Come up with something new or you go on IGNORE.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Bye Ricky DYCK, back to football.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:26 am
QUESTION/POLL
4 posters left, most ingloriously, tail between legs, accepting the fact they were board fodder.
Biggest face flop was OakGlenn aka OakDork. Every prediction pretty much backfired on his inept sorryass.
Then there was Br ien the Girl Scout. The Human Pinata, who had so many welts he felt the only way to stop the pain was to go completely overboard to get banned. Since then he’s come back under numerous names, all striving to also proudly get banned.
NorcoBob said ‘Hey, yo, Br ien ..me too. Let me get banned with you. Kind of the lemming effect Smac and Nmandi have perfected.
Priest had a on-radio meltdown, where listeners realized priest was…well…how shall I say it…’slow’..where he also gave his swan song..said “I’M LEAVING FOREVER..or until next week, whichever comes first..so he came back, tail between legs”
Now…Captain Black admitted to being a cross poster, as does Alisgod (AIG..who cares whoever)..so..lol..it appears Cappy Dumbass is one of the two.
Both are slow.
Guess it doesn’t really matter..does it?
Stupid is as stupid does.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:26 am
I take that back, Al did let Kiffin hire Knapp and Cable if I am not mistaken.
Right idea, wrong crew.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Ricky, what is my other alias? Tell me plagiarizer
January 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Richochet is back…Say something funny!
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lol…right on cue.
Yep..5w
January 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Rich,
LMAO @ #632,
you do have a point there.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:29 am
KK, you might the most ignorant man alive.
AP – Lack of confidence in the economic recovery led employers to shed a more-than-expected 85,000 net jobs in December even as the unemployment rate held at 10 percent. The rate would have been higher if more people had been looking for work instead of leaving the labor force because they can’t find jobs.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:30 am
*be
January 8th, 2010 at 9:31 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Ricky, what is my other alias? Tell me plagiarizer
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5W…yeah, that would be you, Richochet.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:33 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Richochet you have used these lines before. You are not creative at all. It is ALWAYS the same. Come on dull boy, peanut. Self-plagiarism is A BORE. Come up with something new or you go on IGNORE.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:33 am
morning nation!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Richochet Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:26 am
QUESTION/POLL
4 posters left, most ingloriously, tail between legs, accepting the fact they were board fodder.
Biggest face flop was OakGlenn aka OakDork. Every prediction pretty much backfired on his inept sorryass.
Then there was Br ien the Girl Scout. The Human Pinata, who had so many welts he felt the only way to stop the pain was to go completely overboard to get banned. Since then he’s come back under numerous names, all striving to also proudly get banned.
NorcoBob said ‘Hey, yo, Br ien ..me too. Let me get banned with you. Kind of the lemming effect Smac and Nmandi have perfected.
Priest had a on-radio meltdown, where listeners realized priest was…well…how shall I say it…’slow’..where he also gave his swan song..said “I’M LEAVING FOREVER..or until next week, whichever comes first..so he came back, tail between legs”
Now…Captain Black admitted to being a cross poster, as does Alisgod (AIG..who cares whoever)..so..lol..it appears Cappy Dumbass is one of the two.
Both are slow.
Guess it doesn’t really matter..does it?
Stupid is as stupid does.
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Richochet The Plagairist. LOL
January 8th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Is it a good thing or a bad thing that the most significant offensive player on the Raiders’ current roster is Robert Gallery.
The Raiders are a .500 team when he plays, and a .200 team when he can’t suit up.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:36 am
damn.. i sense some sexual angst between capblack and ricochet. u guys just need to do it and get it over with. lol.
relax guys….
January 8th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Lonetree, I would support replacing the entire O-line with the exception of Henderson.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:39 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Ricky, what is my other alias?
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Hererra1 last night, you ignorant clown, lol.
Talk about a human pinata..everyone had fun bi tch slapping your sorryass around like a ping pong ball.
Oh..next time? SPELL HIS NAME RIGHT, CLOD…geez..is that too much to ask?
So..AIG or OakDork..both were helpless..both were easy targets…both HAD TO CHANGE THEIR NAME because they were viewed as morons.
I say it’s AIG…
HEY..I DON’T BLAME YOU FOR CHANGING YOUR NAME..dude..you admitted YOU BEAT YOUR WIFE.
You ADMITTED you stay at home while your wife works.
You admitted your a fatass potato slug.
Regardless of what name you post as, you’re still an ass…and a fool.
You didn’t answer me..you felt like such a badass beating up your wife, didn’t you?
January 8th, 2010 at 9:43 am
# Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Gannon bit the hand that fed him. There are many untruths that are written about this organization, which is why it cannot trust the media and will continue to be private about its business. Mistakes have been made, this is not in question. Some decisions (players) take more time to show results than others. Coaches will only be maintained when they can execute the plan and lever the player strengths. Don’t be fooled. There are many factors contributing to the win/loss records. The main factor contributing to the last 7 years performance is Mr Davis’ attempt to give greater power to his coaches.
WOW! This is the biggest whooper since the string of excuses for JR. Look maybe AD thinks he is giving more power to choaches but unless you write it into a contract no coach worth that power will come to Oakland. Remember since Allen we have not had anything approaching a GM and Allen was not one either.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
here Al, I’ve done the footwork for you, now go out and get one of these guys:
Leslie Frazier
Brian Schottenheimer
Ron Rivera
Jim Fassel
Brian Billick
Dennis Green
Jim Haslett
Todd Bowles
Gregg Williams
Mike Zimmer
Kevin Gilbride
Karl Dorrell
Mike Heimerdinger
Jim Harbaugh
Jeremy Bates
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Show Harbaugh the $$$$$$ Uncle Al!!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Dakota,
Must be fun just throwing out names most of which you know nothing about and most of whom would laugh into the phone if Al Davis ever called.
Oh and Jeremey Bates is the only guy in 10 years to reduce SCs offense to a middle of the road avg unit. But yeah, sign him up. My guess, you couldnt pick Jeremy Bates out of a crowd of 2, yet here you are touting him for a head coaching gig. Brilliant!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:57 am
DMAC, why Harbaugh?
January 8th, 2010 at 9:57 am
dakota you really think billick is a possibility?
i would not mind having him in the coaching spot.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Cable or Harbaugh?
January 8th, 2010 at 9:59 am
666
January 8th, 2010 at 10:00 am
I understand, but change for the sake of change? Harbaugh must possess some skills to be a HC? No?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:00 am
its the debil
January 8th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Come on are you freaking serious like its going to matter who coaches this team as long as that 80 year old drooling machine is in control?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Dude Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Dakota,
Must be fun just throwing out names most of which you know nothing about and most of whom would laugh into the phone if Al Davis ever called.
Oh and Jeremey Bates is the only guy in 10 years to reduce SCs offense to a middle of the road avg unit. But yeah, sign him up. My guess, you couldnt pick Jeremy Bates out of a crowd of 2, yet here you are touting him for a head coaching gig. Brilliant!!!
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LMAO, don’t project your ignorance on me. Just because you are clueless it doesn’t mean the rest of us are.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Cap,
thats why i would like to see billick come to the raiders.
i just hope he can look past all the hoopla in the media and decide to take on a “hopeless” situation.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Happy 75th Birthday Elvis !!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:04 am
I have been on strike for two years now I have not bought a ticket or any Raider paraphernalia and I will not spend another cent on my beloved team until that senile old man gives up or croaks.
I know I am not the only one who feels this way because I saw the empty seats on Sunday!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:05 am
I believe he would if Al wanted him. Billick wants to be a HC again. But Billick is an offensive guy, but while he was HC of The Ravens, their offense sucked. He also missed on several QBs. So I don’t know if he is the answer. The guy I would have liked as HC was Rex Ryan. Hire him a good OC, and we not the Jets would be in the playoffs.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
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I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Dakota,
Good answer. Basically confirms the fact that you dont know a thing about most of your list. Again, well done.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Leslie Frazier
Brian Schottenheimer
Ron Rivera
Jim Fassel
Brian Billick
Dennis Green
Jim Haslett
Todd Bowles
Gregg Williams
Mike Zimmer
Kevin Gilbride
Karl Dorrell
Mike Heimerdinger
Jim Harbaugh
Come on Al, one of these guys will be willing to take the job and they are ALL better than the Wife-Beating Buffoon!
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nice list. I bet of those candidates only Fassel or Gilbride would work for Al!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Trade DMAC for Elvis!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Trade DMAC for Elvis!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
LOL. Thanks for confirming you know nothing about most of the guys on your list Dakota!! What does a guy do when he doesnt have an answer? Insults to try and hide the fact. Jeremy Bates. LOL!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Dakota,
Good answer. Basically confirms the fact that you dont know a thing about most of your list. Again, well done.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
http://www.baconorbeercan.com/
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Dakota,
Good answer. Basically confirms thr fact that you dont know a thing about most of your list. Again, well done.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
CaptainBlack Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
From that Self Plagiarist Richochet, “You admitted your a fatass potato slug.” Lol “your.” You IGNANT fluck! You cut and paste fake!
____________________________________
Richochet, your 5W stinker thinker needs to be replaced. LoL
January 8th, 2010 at 10:38 am
—”FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports that the Seahawks have fired head coach Jim Mora. The biggest surprise here is that the move comes before Seattle hired its new general manager. Mora, who ultimately got just one year on the job after Mike Holmgren’s temporary retirement, directed the Seahawks to a 5-11 record. Since-departed GM Tim Ruskell’s out-of-whack priorities, especially in the draft, doomed Mora from the start, but his game-day decisions and player usage were also questionable. He still shouldn’t have trouble resurfacing as a DBs coach or defensive coordinator.”—
Id like as a DC
January 8th, 2010 at 10:39 am
# Lucifer-666 Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:59 am
666
———————
OH NO….AL DAVIS HAS COME INTO THE RAIDERS CHAT…..
January 8th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
DMAC Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am
After watching McClain last night, I guess he’s not fast enough for Al to draft. Too bad, because I thought he could really help this team stop the run.
_____________________
I noticed that too…he was sick in the days leading up to the game…maybe that had something to do with it?
^^^^^^^^^
I think McClain will run a 4.6-4.7 40 at the Combine and his campus workouts. That is plenty fast enough for a LB IMO.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:41 am
where’s KooKell to re-post the Raiders won-loss record over the past seven years?
oh well, here’s another list
Belicheats – 3-3 in Super Bowls
Buffies – 0-4 in Super Bowls and haven’t made playoffs for a decade
Porpoises – haven’t won a Super Bowl in a third of a century, haven’t even been in one in a quarter century
Gang Green – haven’t been in a Super Bowl since the final days of the Lyndon Johnson administration
Crows – (see Marquez Pope)
Bungles – haven’t won a playoff game since Bo Jackson was still playing.
Earthtones – never been there
Steelboys – lotsa success in the Super Bowl
Horses – one old SB victory and one new SB victory with nothing in between
Tex – nada
Jags – ditto
Hou-Tenn – Mike Jones at the one yard line
Raiders – 3-2 in Super Bowls, Immaculated out of one, Lytled out of another, tucked out of another and Callahaned out of the most recent a few years back.
Donks – Caballo Dientes finally got him some after 14 years of trying (as the management cheated the system)
Bolts – nada
Chefs – haven’t been to Super Bowl since the Nixon days.
Gints – done okay over the past coupla decades
Cowgirls – no playoff victories in fourteen years
Iggles – bridesmaids.
Skins – a delightful destruction of the Donks and a delightful crumbling under the Raiders
Pack – between Max McGee and Reggie White was thirty years. Another dozen since.
Det – not a chance
Chi – one transcendent wasting of the Patsies a quarter century ago.
Viks – Bud Grant has been outta the game a long long time and the record is still the same
Bucs – (see Callahan)
Aints – zero
Pants – one and done
Falcs – are you kiddin’ me?
Lambs – a good two year run a decade ago and then there was Vince Ferragamo in the mists of time.
Gulls – they mighta been jobbed but that was it over their entire history
Cards – it was entertaining except for the single most stupendous and disappointing last play of a half that ever has occured in a championship game.
Whiners – F%$K
January 8th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Jay Glazer reports that the Seahawks have fired head coach Jim Mora.
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thats means Greg Knapp, Justin Griffith & Louis Rankin could be available.
maybe they could help get our run game back out of the sewer? thanks Tommy!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Dude Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Dakota,
Good answer. Basically confirms the fact that you dont know a thing about most of your list. Again, well done.
________________________________
If you don’t know anything about the men on that list that is your problem, not mine. I am not going to list each man’s resume. If you have a specific question, then just ask. I am always here to educate clueless people like yourself.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Not for Al though.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:45 am
We need one of these ILBs:
1- R McClain
2- Spikes
3- Micah Johnson
4- Borie lee
January 8th, 2010 at 10:46 am
McClain is the man!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:46 am
O,
I don’t see Frantz Joseph on your list of MLB’s
what gives???
January 8th, 2010 at 10:47 am
PFT
Belichick sings praises of Burgess
Posted by Michael David Smith on January 8, 2010 10:50 AM ET
Derrick Burgess was one of the four players sent home for showing up late to Patriots practice last month. But that doesn’t mean Bill Belichick is unhappy with Burgess.
In assessing his team for the media, Belichick called Burgess one of the best defensive players the Patriots have had during Belichick’s time in New England.
“Derrick really plays consistently on everything and he’s done an excellent job in the running game for us, probably as good as we’ve had as a run player and a pass rusher,” Belichick said, per the Boston Herald.
Burgess had just five sacks this season, a somewhat disappointing total for a player who had 16 in his best season with the Raiders, but Belichick said that doesn’t tell the whole story of what Burgess does on the field.
“When they run the ball, he does a good job,” Belichick said. “When they throw the ball, he’s competitive on the pass rush. I think sometimes guys lean a little more toward one than the other, but I’d say overall his play has been consistent on a down-after-down basis at a position that everybody kind of focuses on the passing part of it.”
January 8th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Rolando McClain…doesn’t look all that impressive actually:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miJwMCgaxKo
January 8th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Belicheat is trying to save face for getting ripped off by Al, again.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Josh McCown, Daunte Culpepper & Kerry Collins could all be available this offseason.
plus Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter & Tui are already standing in the unemployment line …
Anybody want to take a trip down memory lane?
who am I kidding? start JaWalrus!
4000 yards & 30+ TD’s in his 4th NFL season!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Belichick sung the praises of Tommy Kelly too, remember?
LOL
what a mastermind!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:53 am
RR,
LMAO
He is not even in the NFL!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Rams QB’s Bulger, Boller & Null threw for a combined 11 TD passes & 21 INT’s in 2009.
sacked 44 times. 5 fumbles, losing 2 of them
Raider QB’s Russell, Gradkowski & Frye threw for a combined 10 TD passes & 18 INT’s in 2009.
sacked 49 times. 12 fumbles, losing 8 of them
LOL. the Rams will do something in the offseason about thier QB situation. Will the Raiders???
January 8th, 2010 at 10:57 am
M,
Your list gives me zero comfort. I don’t care if there are a lot of other pissed off fans, I just care about the Raiders Quarter-century SB victory drought.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Rockstar,
Cable is a great HC and Russell is a great QB and Al is a great GM!
Get over it!
How’s ya mutha?
January 8th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Herrera was talking about big changes before training camp last night….Jim Mora as Offensive Coach and Michael Vick as QB!?!?!!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Can you guys believe the sob fest that’s going on right now for Jim Mora Jr on ESPN and NFLN? He was 5-11. Tom Cable is going to get fired monday for having the same record, and the media will say he deserved it. Meanwhile, Mora was treated unfairly. Today’s sports media, I swear. Such a circle jerk. Bottom line: Mora’s part of a team. A fraternity of coaches who once held a clip board for Bill Walsh. Mora Jr. was only good because the media said he was good. One thing I’ll give to Al, at least he uses his own brain to decide on his head coach. Unfortunately, his brain today consists of nothing more than water and string of spaghetti.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:01 am
I wouldn’t mind having Ryans in the middle. He’s a free agent.
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2010/fa/lb.html
January 8th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Who was the Raider staff member accompanying JaFranchise to Vegas?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:03 am
probably javon walker.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Plunkethead, where did Al rip Belichick off?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:03 am
so they can both spray pick champagne on people at the club.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:04 am
*pink
January 8th, 2010 at 11:04 am
false start # 74 offense 5 yard penalty repeat 3rd down
January 8th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Hanson.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:04 am
We be clubin!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Make it rain BIOTCH!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:07 am
No it wasn’t a Raider represenative. It was Pacman and Jaskittle!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:07 am
M Lonetree Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Who was the Raider staff member accompanying JaFranchise to Vegas?
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My guess is Ice Cube drove him there and then Alyssa Milano kept him busy.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:08 am
RaiderD,
yeah, coulda been Javon.
I was thinking perhaps it was a staffer who would follow Russell around scooping up the dollars he drops while making it rain, and breaking into his room to steal and pawn his bling. A way of recouping some of the loss.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:08 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 10:49 am
who am I kidding? start JaWalrus!
4000 yards & 30+ TD’s in his 4th NFL season!
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is that returned yards, and INT TDs??
January 8th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Dakota, Ice Cube rarely goes out. He’s a family man. Talk to anyone in L.A. who knows an iota about the hip hop scene, who does what, etc. Cube is one of the most serious rappers in the industry. Never goes out. Even when he was younger he never went out. “Clubbin’” was a song. It’s fiction.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:10 am
nah,
if anything there wasnt a staffer there until AL heard the outrage caused by JRuss going to vegas caused. then he sent someone out. just another way to cushion his “baby.”
January 8th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Trade DMAC for Jim Mora!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:12 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Dakota, Ice Cube rarely goes out. He’s a family man. Talk to anyone in L.A. who knows an iota about the hip hop scene, who does what, etc. Cube is one of the most serious rappers in the industry. Never goes out. Even when he was younger he never went out. “Clubbin’” was a song. It’s fiction.
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That’s why he just dropped him off at the hotel…Milano took care of the rest!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:12 am
trade Russell to Montreal for Marc Trestman!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Ice Cube wouldn’t be caught dead kicking it with Russell.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Russell’s not going anywhere. Read the writing on the wall. I told all of you weeks ago that Cable would be gone and Russell would be staying. You guys denied and denies, which is understandable. But it looks like I’m going to be right.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I’m telling you it was Pacman and Jaskittle.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I see a BIG family reunion coming soon to Oakland!!!!
Tom Cable, Jim Mora, Greg Knapp and Michael Vick!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Dakota,
Milano married David Bugliari in August.
perhaps you’re talking about one of the Kardashians?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Al never gives up on his scholarship players. Look how long he kept Jett, people like that. He drafted Russell number one overall. Do not hold your breath for Russell to be out of a Raider uniform. We may get a coach with the gall to bench him here and there, but he’s going to be here and he’ll likely be our starting QB going into every season for at least the next 3 years.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:17 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Trade DMAC for Jim Mora!
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Jim Mora has been fired, he is ours to get…
January 8th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Sign Cato June.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:18 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:12 am
trade Russell to Montreal for Marc Trestman!
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absolutely, Trestman as OC would be the bomb!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Or Larry Foote.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Lol, like marriage would stop her
January 8th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Listen to these guys on NFLN.
“Jim Mora has been fired. I repeat, Jim Mora….has been fired”.
As if he died in a plane accident!
These guys are a joke!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
My condolences and prayers to the Mora family. In my view, his firing will only make Americans stronger. Yes, they’ve tested our resolve by firing Mora, but we as Americans will persevere. We will unite. And we will prevail.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Dakota,
I know how much you dispise Tom Cable and rightfully so.
would you rather have Cable at HC with Gradkowski, Losman & Frye competing at QB
or…
Gilbride/Fassel at HC with Russell starting 16 games next year?
Either way I don’t see us winning more than 5 games!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
eff cato june, been bad for 3 seasons, havent even a tackle this season
January 8th, 2010 at 11:23 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Dakota,
I know how much you dispise Tom Cable and rightfully so.
would you rather have Cable at HC with Gradkowski, Losman & Frye competing at QB
or…
Gilbride/Fassel at HC with Russell starting 16 games next year?
Either way I don’t see us winning more than 5 games!
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I dont like Cable either, but with Trestman as OC and as playcaller i would love to go for option #1
January 8th, 2010 at 11:23 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Dakota,
I know how much you dispise Tom Cable and rightfully so.
would you rather have Cable at HC with Gradkowski, Losman & Frye competing at QB
or…
Gilbride/Fassel at HC with Russell starting 16 games next year?
Either way I don’t see us winning more than 5 games!
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NONE OF THE ABOVE!!!!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Cato June is garbage. Sign Ryans.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:23 am
MR,
Jim Mora Jr. will go climb another mountain with commish Roger Goodell and find another job VERY SOON…
January 8th, 2010 at 11:23 am
RockStar, that’s a misleading question, because both scenarios are bad. You’re basically asking us if we’d rather have a rotten potato, or a rotten apple.
If Gilbride or Fassell start Russell all year, it will prove they are puppets. Any real coach will replace Russell as a starter before he unpacks his bags. Cable has proven to be a puppet. He started Russell late into the season when he knew Russell wasn’t ready. We need a new coach, no matter what. Frankly, I think Gilbride and Fassell will be puppets, too. We need a young coach who will stab Davis in the back. Sure he won’t last, but if we get one 9-7 season out of him, it will be worth it.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Delving into the excreta of another organization (Mora Jr) would only heighten the entropy in Raiderland.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Harbaugh?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Spain has just announced they will not help us in our fight to get Jim Mora a job in the NFL. What else is new?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:26 am
We need a young coach who will stab Davis in the back. Sure he won’t last, but if we get one 9-7 season out of him, it will be worth it.
***
LOL! very true.
I mean how many Top 10 draft picks can this team afford, especially with the decline in tix sales ???
January 8th, 2010 at 11:26 am
If he stays Tom Cable must be stripped of all player-personnel decisions regarding the offensive line and of his offensive coordinator duties.
Let him wear the headset and coach the o-line during the week…maaaaybe call a timeout or two during the games…but that is all!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:27 am
time to get back to work. later gents!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:27 am
time to get back to work. later gents!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:27 am
In the past 20 years we’ve only succeeded with Gruden. We have to hope Al will hire a young guy, thinking he’s loyal. There’s no potential HC under 40 on the planet who would be loyal to Al, anyway. So anyone under 40 is a good idea. It’ll be a trainwreck, but there’ll be a change of culture and a new attitude, and some wins. Hopefully we get just one winning season out of it before the coach is shipped off.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Jan. 8 – 2:14 pm et
A league source tells the National Football Post that Marc Trestman of the CFL’s Montreal Allouettes is a “strong candidate” to be the Raiders’ next head coach.
Trestman has extensive NFL experience on the assistant level and has been linked to the Raiders before. He also coordinated Oakland’s offense in 2002, leading the unit to a No. 1 overall ranking. Trestman, however, is signed with Montreal through 2012, and it’s unclear if he’d break that contract. Jan. 8 – 2:14 pm et
Source: National Football Post
January 8th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Dakota,
yeah the Cable Guy could do that. Minimally. Although he could still screw up gameday.
Cable seems to have the respect of some players.
As far as KC I don’t get it. Haley was supposedly some great O guru. Now Fat Charlie comes aboard to take that away. I doubt Haley is repected by his team so what exactly is he gonna do?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I would rather have Cable over Mora Jr…….and Art Shell…..and Robiskie…..and Bugel, White, and Callahan….
January 8th, 2010 at 11:37 am
M Lonetree Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Dakota,
yeah the Cable Guy could do that. Minimally. Although he could still screw up gameday.
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Okay, he also does not get to decide which players get to play…other than who plays QB.
Does that help?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:37 am
M Lonetree Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Dakota,
yeah the Cable Guy could do that. Minimally. Although he could still screw up gameday.
_________________________
Okay, he also does not get to decide which players get to play…other than who plays QB.
Does that help?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Cable’s a puppet, Dakota. I know he acts tough, but he can’t stand up to Al. And that’s all that counts.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:37 am
M Lonetree Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Dakota,
yeah the Cable Guy could do that. Minimally. Although he could still screw up gameday.
_________________________
Okay, he also does not get to decide which players get to play…other than who plays QB.
Does that help?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Uh-oh….technical difficulties once again….
January 8th, 2010 at 11:38 am
AGAIN?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:39 am
This site is haunted.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Trestman = puppet. Might as well keep Cable. I will say this about Trestman, he’ll do more to develop Russell and might be able to get more out of his talent than Cable did. But a puppet is a puppet. And Davis puppets = 5-11, one way or another. Trestman = Norv Turner, really.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:40 am
you’re posting your comments too quickly
January 8th, 2010 at 11:41 am
every time gannon came of the field if we didn’t score he would wig the fug out on trestman
January 8th, 2010 at 11:41 am
From the Chi Sun Times:
“Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher ($10.32 million), defensive tackle Tommie Harris ($8.78 million), outside linebacker Lance Briggs ($7.36 million), defensive end Alex Brown ($6.22 million) and cornerbacks Nathan Vasher ($4.91 million) and Charles Tillman ($4.81 million) occupy six of the top eight salary-cap slots on the team, but only one of those (Briggs) has earned a Pro Bowl spot in the last two seasons.
If the Bears are going to clear some space or acquire draft picks, according to two team executives, the aforementioned players are the most obvious targets.”
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Any of the four non-CBs would help – AL DUMP THE PICK(S)!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I’m not getting the message. Maybe you guys really are posting too quickly.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I’ll take a puppet that has some football sense over the current Cable puppet.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:43 am
maddenraider
lol. i didn’t get that message. was just being facetious
January 8th, 2010 at 11:43 am
AD has broken the hiring barriers previously with Flores and Shell, time to break the glass ceiling. Time to hire a female HC.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:45 am
granted tom cable is not a good head coach. i get that. but is it a good idea to change the offense again with jruss at qb? if jruss is going to be forced upon us, and he hasn’t learned the existing playbook, we r in some deep shyt
January 8th, 2010 at 11:46 am
lmfaooooo
jim rome playing the ryan leaf sound bite. “don’t talk to me alright… knock it off”‘
January 8th, 2010 at 11:46 am
M
A female? Hmmmm….
January 8th, 2010 at 11:47 am
how about an asian hc. my vote for kawkami
January 8th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Looking back at the success under Gruden, in my mind the real reason was Callahan. At that point he was OL coach and then non-play calling OC. In 2000-2001 they had probably their best blocking since the days of Shell/Upshaw. One of the key reasons that Gannon was so successful was that he had an awful lot of time to pick the coverages apart. Hence the bit about only having 8 plays (which is probably more like 8 bases, each with a bunch of audibles and adjustments off them based on what the defense showed).
As Callahan moved further up the food chain, he had less focus on the OL coaching, and the blocking diminished accordingly. In the 2002 SB, Gannon was shown to be a lot more mortal with the lack of time and a secondary that knew what his adjustments would be.
I see the same pattern over the last couple of years. When Cable was focused on the OL, the group over-achieved and the running game benefitted. As he’s taken on HC as well as play calling, the line hasn’t played as well. For example, Henderson was a world beater at the end of ‘08 but was pretty average in ‘09.
I believe that Cable could do well if he stayed on as HC with the following caveats, mainly that he does what he does best and delegates the rest:
- Team motivator, culture setter
- Spends significant time on mentoring his ZBS and reestablishing the run blocking
- Is allowed to play the guys who are executing best in practice and on game day, as he did more of in the last half of this season.
- Brings on a true OC that designs the system and calls the plays on game day
- Leaves the entire defense to Marshall and doesn’t lose attention to that side of the ball
January 8th, 2010 at 11:47 am
what is sanjay lal’s ethnicity??????????????
January 8th, 2010 at 11:47 am
M Lonetree Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:43 am
AD has broken the hiring barriers previously with Flores and Shell, time to break the glass ceiling. Time to hire a female HC.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
I nominate this one:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-US&rlz=1I7DMUS_en&um=1&sa=1&q=hot+football+chick&aq=f&oq=&aqi=&start=0
January 8th, 2010 at 11:47 am
How about Art Shell
January 8th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Jerry McDonald for HC
January 8th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Let I love NY run the team!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:49 am
or MaddenRaider for HC
January 8th, 2010 at 11:49 am
zymurge
let us not sugarcoat anything. fuggin henderson was decent 1st half of year, and horrible the 2nd half.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Oooops…meant this one:
http://mycampustalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hot-sexy-girl-playing-american-football.jpg
January 8th, 2010 at 11:51 am
watch al do something stupid come draft day. instead of trading down 3 spots to get out of the top 10, he will just “pass” 3x instead of picking up an additional draft pick. WATCH
January 8th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Dakota,
now that’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout. Would look damned fine gettin’ off the bus (the Raider way).
January 8th, 2010 at 11:52 am
# M Lonetree Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:43 am
AD has broken the hiring barriers previously with Flores and Shell, time to break the glass ceiling. Time to hire a female HC.
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LOL. Alyssa Milano!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Latest Madden videogame update just decreased Asomugha, Greg Ellis and Mike Mitchell ratings (and added John Wade to the team)
January 8th, 2010 at 11:53 am
new englandraider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:51 am
watch al do something stupid come draft day. instead of trading down 3 spots to get out of the top 10, he will just “pass” 3x instead of picking up an additional draft pick. WATCH
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Or he will trade up to #4 and draft someone he could have had at #29.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:53 am
amy trask
January 8th, 2010 at 11:54 am
dakota
shyt i didn’t even think of that. thats very possible as well
January 8th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Or he will trade up to #4 and draft someone he could have had at #29.
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Thats an option always in Raiderland
January 8th, 2010 at 11:55 am
M Lonetree Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Dakota,
now that’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout. Would look damned fine gettin’ off the bus (the Raider way).
________________________
I have inside information that she performed VERY well at the WonderLICK.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Amy Trask? Why not hire a smart female?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:55 am
may as well just pass until the 3rd round starts
January 8th, 2010 at 11:56 am
B O R I N G
When are we going to start to release players?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:56 am
dakota
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO. the wonderlick
January 8th, 2010 at 11:57 am
espera-te
January 8th, 2010 at 11:57 am
> zymurge
let us not sugarcoat anything. fuggin henderson was decent 1st half of year, and horrible the 2nd half.
—–
I think it’s fair to say that his worst games came when he had someone other than Gallery next to him at LG. All OLs, and maybe more so those in the ZBS, are all about synergy. The collective talent makes those around them better.
Either way, I think we can all agree that he regressed from what he showed us at the end of last season. My belief is that it’s directly related to less OL focus from Cable.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Pete Carroll gonna bail on usc???
January 8th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Kirk Morrison, Oakland Raiders (28)
Morrison has been a fixture for in the Raiders starting lineup for his entire five year career now. Morrison is as sure a tackler as any in the league, amassing 100 for his 5th straight year. He doesn’t make many big plays from MIKE linebacker, but is the most consistent down-to-down player the Raiders have. Of all their priorities this season, Seymour and Morrison should be 1-2 on the list, respectively. If they lose Morrison, the porous run defense will become that much worse.
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wow…
i see Morrision has his own PR guy…
and he’s good…
(the PR guy that is)…
January 8th, 2010 at 11:57 am
el tato
did i spell that right????????
January 8th, 2010 at 11:58 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Amy Trask? Why not hire a smart female?
__________________
She wanted to hire Belichick….must not be too dumb.
My question would be, why the hell does she have any input whatsoever in how will or will not be our HC?
GET A GM AL!!!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:59 am
“Morrison is as sure a tackler as any in the league, amassing 100 for his 5th straight year. He doesn’t make many big plays from MIKE linebacker, but is the most consistent down-to-down player the Raiders have. If they lose Morrison, the porous run defense will become that much worse.”
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LMFAO
January 8th, 2010 at 11:59 am
# new englandraider Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:57 am
el tato
did i spell that right????????
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Yes, “esperate”
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Correction:
She wanted to hire Belichick….must not be too dumb.
My question would be, why the hell does she have any input whatsoever in WHO will or will not be our HC?
GET A GM AL!!!!!
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Dakota,
How do you know Trask wanted Belichick?
How can you say that anyone who has worked for Al Davis throughout the past 7 years, without either taking some kind of a stand or jumping ship, is smart? There isn’t one single smart person in this organization right now.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
morrison sux. flat out horrible. said it a million and one times. dude never in the right spot. always sucked into the line. always running up one of the dlinemans aSSes. rather keep howard. if we do keep cpt kirk he MUST be moved outside
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:17 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Trade DMAC for Jim Mora!
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Jim Mora has been fired, he is ours to get…
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just because he is no longer with seattle doesn’t mean we can’t trade Dmac for him…
January 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Pete Carroll is the guy Seahawks are targeting. It is expected to happen, according to sources. Just reported to ESPN 10 minutes ago.<—— Ha! Go Bears!
January 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
el tato..
one word? esperate. no hyphen? espera-te? mariposa
January 8th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
—”A league source tells the National Football Post that Marc Trestman of the CFL’s Montreal Allouettes is a “strong candidate” to be the Raiders’ next head coach. Trestman has extensive NFL experience on the assistant level and has been linked to the Raiders before. He also coordinated Oakland’s offense in 2002, leading the unit to a No. 1 overall ranking. Trestman, however, is signed with Montreal through 2012, and it’s unclear if he’d break that contract.”—
tree years too late, I’d like him to be the OC though, and keep the continuity cable started, even though i dont like him, but thats is mostly because he stinks as playcaller, leave that to Trestman, make Cable focus more on o-line, and we have an offense…
then Mora as DC, and we might even have a team!
January 8th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
maripose=butterfly
January 8th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
we will play the seasnorks next season. right? nfc west?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
LMN
we don’t need any more whiner castoffs do we?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
At this point, if we want to trade McFadden we probably have to give the other team our first round pick and Asomugha too
January 8th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
if we lose morrison our run d will probably be much better. as it is when he is on the field its like we have only 10 guys out there. jared from subway probably be a better mlb than kirk
January 8th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
“esperate” is right. “mariposa” is rigt too
January 8th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
MR,
Al Davis said that when he hired Gruden Trask had wanted to hire Belichick.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
get a true MLB should be one of this off-season priorities
Thats why probably we wont get one
January 8th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
i don’t see how any conversation about a female head coach can be had without mentioning Maria Sharapova…
January 8th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
# Dakota Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I would rather have Cable over Mora Jr…….and Art Shell…..and Robiskie…..and Bugel, White, and Callahan….
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True. I think he’d do better, but he needs Offensive Coordinator help. Badly.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
el tato
i’ve been practicing my spanish. my boy hector is always forcing me to say shyt. most of which i got no clue as to what im saying. i must learn a little bit because if i don’t, someone is probably gonna kick my a$$.
tortuga=turtle
cornejo=rabbit
lol
January 8th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
# 408RAIDER Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
LMN
we don’t need any more whiner castoffs do we?
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look into history, lots of our greats has been a 9′er, players and coaches…. gruden was a 9′er, if it takes us to steal half their team and staff to make us a playoff team id do it in a heartbeat… im not like you guys with the hate toward 9′ers… to me they are just another football team thats not the raiders…
January 8th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Laila Ali for HC.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
oh and i know how to say yes… SI
January 8th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Yeah, but Belicheck wouldn’t have lasted past his first season here. 1st year in New England they got worse and were 5-11. They lost 2 or 3 more games than the year before. So, he’d then be outta here and into some other HC gig….so it’s a good thing he chose Gruden over Belicheck
January 8th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
how about jerry rice’s mother.. condeleesa(sp)
January 8th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
belliCHOKE is a belliCHEAT
January 8th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
i don’t see how any conversation about a female head coach can be had without mentioning Maria Sharapova…
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Florida Pete….you’re nutz. I don’t know how you could think of including Maria Sharapova in the Head Coaching search. It’s Maria Sharapova for President
January 8th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
thats nice NewEnglandraider, LOL
January 8th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
tienne cerveza?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
?Tienes mota?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Tienes una Head Coach por favor
January 8th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
el tato
dude had me going up to chicks at this new years party telling them in spanish that i like to eat raw meat with hair. this one chick wanted to fugg me up man
January 8th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
mota? Thats not spanish man
January 8th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
What is it?????
January 8th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
buenos tardes amigos
January 8th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I dont know, maybe you mean “moto”? motorbike
January 8th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
LOL
Jerry McDonald Blog spanish lessons
January 8th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
mota means nothing (I think)
January 8th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
jery mac= punheta. did i spell that right tato?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
poon-yet-ahhh
January 8th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
punheta? maybe “puñeta” but you dont have this: ñ Ñ
January 8th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
i don’t see how any conversation about a female head coach can be had without mentioning Maria Sharapova…
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Florida Pete….you’re nutz. I don’t know how you could think of including Maria Sharapova in the Head Coaching search. It’s Maria Sharapova for President
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you are, of course, correct…
silly me…
what was i thinking…
January 8th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
lol tato. how’d u do that??
January 8th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Mota means weed.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
el tato.
lmfao. its hard enough to spell in english. nevermind trying to spell in spanish
January 8th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
i like weed
January 8th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
dmac
damn u. u better not be getting stoned. you should be jogging and blogging. no more slipping
January 8th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
montega=herion
pericho=blow
January 8th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Ñ appear in my Keyboard here in Spain, when I was in the US I had a hard time writing emails home because I hadnt Ñ so I had to use N all the time and everything looked strange
mota means weed? not here man
January 8th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
da me una cinquenta por favor
January 8th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
el tato
ur in spain????? cool man.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I’m in Cali w/ these great Cali buds!
January 8th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Later fellas.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I m from Spain, I am a Raiders fan since the first time I went to US
January 8th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
maybe mota means weed in Cali, not in Spain.
South America and Cuba spanish its similar to Spain spanish but not exactly the same, like US english and british english I guess
January 8th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Herrera1 Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
DKnight, so you’re done as a fan? Meaning you won’t be watching or attending a game any longer?
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Why do I have to keep on going over and over this on these boards??!!
Since Gruden was pushed out the door for WINNING!
My father and I didn’t renew our season tickets and we are glad we didn’t due to STUPID decisions like that.
That was the beginning of the moronic decisions within the dysfunctional organization and of course the stupidity and Commitment to Losing has remained for the past 7 years since then. I have gone to maybe 2 or 2 games a season since then and will try to watch on TV when it is not blacked out.
We our never buying season tickets again until TRUE change occurs within the “organization” the TRUE Commitment to Winning can begin again. That steps that to need to be made is hiring a TRUE GM/Personnel Man to take care of free agent signings and work the draft. NOT Al Davis. The next step would be to hire a REAL Head Coach to work as a team with the new GM to turn the ship around!
Al Davis needs to then be an owner and just watch for 3 years and not meddle and let them do their jobs. After 3 years then he can evaluate them.
It’s simple really….but to the old looney stubborn old man Al Davis, it’s not so easy, cause to him it’s rocket science.
An example of what needs to be done is what just occured with the Redskins. Daniel Snyder finally woke the hell up and hired to people who are proven WINNERS to run the team and turn it around.
January 8th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
LMN
I dont hate the 9ers just their fans.
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