Davis better at concealing info than building team
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 at 8:13 pm in Oakland Raiders.
If Al Davis was as good at building a team as he was hiding his intentions with regard to the next coach, the Raiders wouldn’t be on this seven-year run of misery.
Here’s what CBS Insider Charlie Casserly said to today regarding the Davis-Tom Cable situation:
“They met last week and nothing was resolved about Tom Cable’s status going forward as the head coach. Now here’s one of the issues they have to work through. Last year, Tom Cable was not only the head coach, he was the offensive coordinator, he was the play-caller, and he worked some with the offensive line.
If Tom Cable returns, look for the Raiders to hire an offensive coordinator to call the plays, and Tom Cable, as head coach, might work more with the offensive line. Another issue _ Tom Cable said I don’t know if we can win with JaMarcus Russell. Immediately, people said, well, one has to go. Not necessarily. They both could stay. They both could go or one or the other could stay or go.”
Patriots coach Bill Belichick got all worked up before the playoffs when Casserly reported Tom Brady was playing with broken ribs, saying, “Who’s been wrong more than Charlie Casserly since he left the Redskins? His percentage is like a meteorologist.”
Belichick may feel differently if he saw today’s report on the Raiders, because Casserly pretty much covered himself for every possibility.
But let’s face it. Nobody’s got the definitive answer on Cable. Maybe because Davis hasn’t made up his mind; maybe because the inner circle of people who truly know what’s going is so small that if word were to get out, Davis would know immediately who spilled the beans.
Conventional wisdom, the most dangerous of phrases when applied to the Raiders, is that Cable is a goner. That hasn’t changed since since the day after the season ended.
But to paraphrase Jim Mora the elder, “You think you know, but you don’t know.”
I’ll leave out “and you never will.”
A few thoughts about playoff football and how it applies to the Raiders:
– Is there any good reason Darren McFadden can’t be a factor along the lines of Percy Harvin, Reggie Bush or his college teammate, Felix Jones? Did he really lay waste to the SEC only to fade into oblivion as an NFL player?
– Put Darrius Heyward-Bey, Reggie Wayne and Sidney Rice in a foot-race and you know who wins. Put a football in the air, and, well, you know. The last time the Raiders had a receiver with hands as reliable as Wayne, he wore No. 25 and was covered in Stickum.
– Tim “That’s not true!” Kawakami thinks Davis may be holding on to Cable simply to keep him away from joining young Lance at USC. If the guy isn’t good enough to coach for you, then why would you worry where he goes?
Of course, when Davis cut Lamont Jordan, it was supposedly with the handshake agreement he wouldn’t go to New England _ which is exactly what Jordan did. Again, if someone isn’t good enough to play for a team coming off a string of 4-12s and 5-11s, why worry about where he goes next?
Anyway, Kiffin may still have openings at offensive coordinator and offensive line. Initial reports had Tim Davis returning to USC as Kiffin’s line coach, but the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Davis will remain at Minnesota as the line coach and running game coordinator.
– Here’s a sheer speculation possibility for Cable should the ax fall _ offensive line coach of the Washington Redskins. Joe Bugel has retired, Alex Gibbs joined Pete Carroll in Seattle, and Cable was trained under Gibbs as a zone blocking guru. Mike Shanahan is a zone blocking guy from way back. Gibbs was on his staff with the Los Angeles Raiders.
– The first three names I was given by a veteran Davis-watcher knowledgeable in the ways of the NFL rumor mill should Cable be fired _ Kevin Gilbride, Marc Trestman, Jim Harbaugh.
– As bad as the Raiders passing attack has been since 2006, and as tempting as it is to keep playing roulette with quarterbacks and receivers, the Raiders desperately need some offensive line studs to or they’ll never get back to .500 and beyond. As good as the Jets’ defense is, their offensive line paves the way to a terrific running game and adequately protects a rookie quarterback.
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January 17th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Jerry sounds bitter cuz he’s locked out of any real inside info…
January 17th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
All that matters today is the Chargers lost!
January 17th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Norv Turner – the gift that keeps on giving.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Seriously…I recently moved to San Diego and all I see EVERYWHERE is Charger stuff. Sure, its nice to see a team and fans full of pride but because its the Chargers, it makes me sick. Having them lose is good for my soul and now they can shut the heck up. On top of that, its supposed to rain all week next week which is really rare for San Diego, so everyone is going to be depressed. What a great day haha.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Vikings vs Jets in the Super Bowl…
vikings in four…
January 17th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
The San Diego Super Chokers cost me a few bucks today, but it’s just as sweet to see them go down in flames once again.
And it’s still Raiders 3, Chargers 0.
LT: Done
Rivers: Overrated
Merriman: Probably going elsewhere
And the Chokers will fade back to the AFC West cellar … right where they belong.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Now I’m torn because I’m surrounded by a lot of annoying Jets fans who think their team is great all of a sudden. I’ve always admired Peyton Manning’s game and it would normally be a no-brainer for me to route for the Colts, but the way the Colts pissed on the chance for a perfect season … I don’t know who to root for. Colts should pay for that garbage. But I want the Jets to lose too. Any help?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Lefty, yes, our “football players” aren’t good. That’s because Al Davis is the one choosing them, and not a real GM. Football players are better than guys with mere athletic ability when it comes to building a football team. The problem is, Al can’t spot a good football player, either. So, you’re point on the previous thread is nonsensical, as usual. You’re desperate.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Chris in NY – Root for the Saints or the Vikings to beat either of them in the Superbowl.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Al Davis is messing up…plain and simple…just messing up.
The only hope I have for 2010 is that Davis can somehow talk Harbaugh into taking the job.
Otherwise, its Tom Cable trying to turn the Raiders into the New Orleans Saints passing attack and more FArgas dives up the middle
January 17th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Dirt nap for Al! It is sad that the only hope for our team is reading his name in the obituary columns.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Overall I’m pulling for the Saints at this point. Great city. Exciting team. No real negative history against the Raiders … unless you count that 3rd preseason game this year. I don’t.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
chris , root for the jets . so the cops and the whores in yur city will be in a good mood for a while. theyll lose in da supa bowl .
January 17th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Did Merriman play tonight?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
# Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
We’ll be back next year. Don’t get your heads down Charger Nation! We have to persevere just like those poor people in Haiti. Rivers won’t let that happen. Next year is our time soon as we get rid of Norv. Maybe we can get Kiffin.
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If you had any doubt that Charged up is a selfish dolt, then see the above where he compares the Chargers loss to the plight of the Haitian people.
TOTALLY CLASSLESS.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
chappy. i will not sit here and let u say al davis needs to die! i hope yur parents die! or yur kids/ u traitor. al davis has a family. .. if u hate al davis u hate da raiders!!!!!!!!!!
January 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
thanx you JETS for beating SD…
January 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Norco Bob Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
NFL teams all have the same goal, win Superbowls,…the Chargers are on a dwindling list of teams still without one,..yes they are on a nice run, but what do division titles get you?…probably fired if youre Norv Turner,…yes the Chargers have been beating the Raiders the last several years,..if all they care about are divion titles then theyre doing great,…but they once again choked in a major way today, Norv probably will be fired, LT likely played his last game there, the Chargers havent won a thing,…Fouts couldnt do it, and I doubt they ever will,…the Raiders are in terrible shape right now for sure, I see it up close every year, but you cant take away their three Superbowls,…they own them,…they own as much as the rest of the division combined,…Charger fans like to give us a hard time, up until you ask them how many superbowls have they won,…that being said I didnt get any joy out of them losing today, because I dont give a damn about them, never have and never will.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
For those that got too excited about Jerrys latest.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Charged up is a Raider fan mimicking a Charger fan to stir up s’t.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
I still havent heard the Raiders ever say they will or will not be retaining Cable,..not publicly anyway,…so why are the media camping out in Alameda and old fool Casserly yappin about it,..Jerry, David White,..Tom Cable is under contract, I can see if he gets fired go out there and cover it, but hes a coach under contract and the team never said theyre considering firing him…weird.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
jerry mc is a major league d bag. why doesnt he go cover warriors basketball or high school wrestling ?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Charged up is a Raider fan mimicking a Charger fan to stir up s’t.
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aha… so there is a kinship…
what with you being a niner fan masquerading as a raider fan to stir up schit…
January 17th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Chris in NY – I also like the Saints. The Payton/Brees connection reminds me of Gruden/Gannon. Winning something would be a nice pick me up for New Orleans.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Norco, Jerry goes to games. Give him that much.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Too much rain, snow line is at 7K feet,..thats terrible,..where were the storms when it was 30 degrees?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
raideredoutL.A. Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
bush is another question mark on this team, as i stated earlier, the rb position is fine where we’re at, other holes need to be addressed, but it’s obvious as well bush isn’t ready to carry the load. always asking 4 a breather, fumble prone, and basically unproven at this point. it suited him basically, to be underutilized to keep healthy and fresh for big games late in the season.
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B.S! He asked for a breather after some 5 consecutive carries…so what…isn’t that the benefit of having 3 backs…be able to get other guys a couple of carries here and there.
I will take 4.8 yds a carry on 123 carries at FACE VALUE! Especially with a team that can’t seem to find good players at ANY position!
yet we want to force feed a running back that struggles to get 4yds a carry and another 1st round bust in DMAC that can’t seem to do anything.
How about this…let’s trade Fargas and DMAC! I mean, Fargas should have exceptional trade value right? And DMAC, he’s just an elite back waiting to happen.
The Raiders are standing up plodding players that don’t produce at the expense of winning.
Terdell Sands was the latests plodding player to be stood up by Raider fans…he’s out of the league…I wouldn’t expect a much different result with many of the middling players on this roster
January 17th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
So does DW,…so do I,..bfd.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Florida Pete, am I a niner fan today? I was a Charger fan an hour ago. A Chiefs fan earlier this season. A Denver fan a few weeks after that. A Tampa Bay Fan two years ago. Today, it’s niner fan. Got ya.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Seymour is DE in 3-4 and should be DT in 4-3, stupid AL makes him DE how in the world would he stop the run as a RDE? if you noticed they barely ran his side and they pounded the middle and Ellis side. We have two useless DTs in Warren and Kelly, especially Kelly not worth a roster spot, Warren should only be a backup in passing situations. Here is my plan if I was in AL’s position. Chicago doesnt have a first rounder (Cutler trade) and a second rounder (Gaines trade), I also think they dont have a third rounder but not sure abt that, anyways, Tommie Harris is clearly in dog house and Urlacher is been replaced by Briggs so they clearly dont need those two picks. We can trade them two second rounders 2010 and 2011. Our Defensive line would be Ellis, Harris, Seymour, Scott. Our Lbs would be if we resign morrison and howard SLB Morrison (a position that fits him better), MLB Urlacher and WLB Howard. Our defense is set. With the remaining draft picks we can draft RT, RG, C with the first and two third rounders. We could also draft CB, Wrs and QB with the lower picks. That is a path to resurrection that I think is implementable especially since Chicago needs some picks to solve their aging OL.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I bet Al Davis is secretly sending BIG cash to help the poor survivors in Haiti. But he wont blab about it because he has too much class and is not an ego freak. He just does the right thing. WTG Al!
January 17th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Watch carefully to what happens to LT in the offseason. The Chargers will not retain him even though I am sure that LT gives 100%. And even in his current state, LT is a better runner than Fargas or DMAC for that matter….
I hope the Chargers don’t con Davis into trading for him!
January 17th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Lol,..Jerry blasting LT on Twitter.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Saints -4.5?
Colts -8?
Pretty big spreads thus far. Gotta think those’ll come down.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Raiders4eve, we don’t have a run defense. We’re starting at one. Al should just cut everyone and build like an expansion team. It would probably be a faster route to being a playoff team again, considering the dead wood we have now.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
You may be right Bo,..Davis knows Haiti is where all the best 40 times come from…all good.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
No one fears Al Davis anymore.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Bo, unless there’s a football player in Haiti Al has his eye on, he’s not giving them a dime. He doesn’t have any money to donate anyway.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
MR,..you really think hes strapped for cash?…lol,..I may be, hes not.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Raiders4eve, we don’t have a run defense. We’re starting at one. Al should just cut everyone and build like an expansion team. It would probably be a faster route to being a playoff team again, considering the dead wood we have now.
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You are right…we don’t have a run defense and never will under this philosophy of speed, speed, speed
The Raider philosophy is to get up on the opponent by 10+ points and force the opponent to pass every down.
That way our speedy players wont’ get smashed on the ground and can focus on coverage and rushing the passer.
This team is so dysfunctional
January 17th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Norco, you beat me to it, re: Al Davis and Haiti. Bo’s losing it.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
My inside information in Alameda says Al has been considered recently for the Nobel peace prize but has declined to be publicly named.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Bob, I think Al barely has enough to keep what he has now. He’s not poor by any means, but he doesn’t have the money to make a huge donation to Haiti.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
The revenue NFL teams get, from so many avenues,…tv, marketing, merchandise, concessions,…empty seats at the coliseum means nothing to him financially, or emotionally.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I wouldnt donate to Haiti either.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Ooooh, nice subtle bait there, Bo. When you say something stupid and get called on it, switch it to politics. Slick, but no cigar.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
If Cable had adopted a more of a Rex Ryan approach…the team could have been more successful this year.
But it didn’t happen because Davis and Cable actually like the stiffs starting on the OLine….Green, Carlisle, Satele all holding down the right side
January 17th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Norco, you don’t have any money. So of course you won’t donate to Haiti.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
What the hell has Al Davis done over the past 25 years (excluding the Gruden) years to gain such a fanatical following? Is it his brilliant free agent signings (Desmond Howard, Larry Brown, Javon Walker, Gibril Wilson) or his knack for wasting early round draft picks (Patrick Bates, Matt Stinchcomb, Mo Collins, Mark Wilson, Jaslobcus Russell, DHB to name a few)? Plain and simple, the man is a disgrace and there is no hope for the organization as long as he insists on calling the shots.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Oh my God, you fans want to laugh, go read the rants n raves posts on craigslist in San Diego,..holy cow. lol
January 17th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Well MR, my verizon keeps texting me to donate ten bucks, I text them back no.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Just talking about Al’s humanitarian qualities MR, no politics. The guy just cares so much thats all.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
#35, gannon was right, blow up the entire org.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
you are wrong S&B.The reason the Jets won wasn’t because of their running game and Def.The reason they won is Norvel Turner!
January 17th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Your verizon…LOL. Sure. More like your net10
January 17th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Is there any truth to the rumors about Al mediating the student protests in Berkeley?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Whats net10?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
LOL. Sure, Bo.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
LOL. You’re good, Norco.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
all the bad things is all we raider fans talk bout. how many owners in the nfl alway make the right draft picks or free agent moves?? hmm ? NONE!! stop actin like al davis is some major moron whos the only guy who makes mistakes. if u chappy. raidero. lefty , MR . any of u were nfl owners for 30 years youd make sum bad picks and moves too. along with sum good ones.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Bo, you’re too obvious. But if you seriously have examples of Al Davis taking up humanitarian causes, I’m all ears. He’s provided job opportunities to minorities when many others didn’t (and ripped them off in the process), but that’s it.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Bo-he is also responsible for the unrest in Iran.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Al Davis is a major moron.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Dang, I never thought me having Verizon was a status symbol…lol…if I said I had AT&T with an iphone would that be better or worse?…status wise.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Norco Bob Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Oh my God, you fans want to laugh, go read the rants n raves posts on craigslist in San Diego,..holy cow. lol”
What were you doing on craigslist Robert?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Oh, I like Lefty’s strategy! The ole “yeh, everything in the world is Al’s fault” approach. Bo’s trying a different angle right now, Lefty.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
lefty12 Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
you are wrong S&B.The reason the Jets won wasn’t because of their running game and Def.The reason they won is Norvel Turner!
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Perhaps…but the Jets are in the AFC Championship game and are light years ahead of where we are.
With a rookie QB nonetheless…meanwhile JaDavis is in Las Vegas chillin out at Hard Rock without a care in the world.
JaDavis wouldn’t be able to exist on a Rex Ryan team…but he flourishes here!
Not to mention we play backups at running back and the O-Line….and planned it that way
January 17th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
thats what i dont get. the steelers dont always get it right, the colts just got good when they got peyton. if he got hurt and career was over when he was a rookie theyd still sukk. cowboys are so loved, well they make major mistakes — quincy carter , ryan leaf , pacman jones, bobby carpenter , etc.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I would not be surprised Lefty. When Pete Banaszak needed a kidney transplant, of course we all know who ponied up with the organ. Thats right – Al Davis.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
There is no getting past the past 7 seasons. We are the first team in NFL history to lose 11 or more games in seven consecutive seasons. There is no other GM in any professional sport who would still have his job after posting such a pathetic record yet Old Man Al continues on?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Al’s not responsible for anything, actually. The entire 7 year skid is all the fault of the coaching staffs and players. Al has nothing to do with any of it. In fact, they should all be lucky Al provided them with the opportunity.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Im on CL alot DOGG,…isnt everyone?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
MR, read some real news – the unrest in Iran is a good thing. You know, fighting religious tyranny and all?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
That’s right, Bo. Al’s a true humanitarian. But what gets me is how people blame Al for how bad the Raiders are. Hello, is Al Davis down there on the field missing tackles?
January 17th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Bob
Thought you might be posting in the wanted section again.
Just messing with you Victor Vicodin
January 17th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Bo, I agree. The unrest in Iran is similar to Al Davis taking on the NFL.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Hey heres a question, and I would like full participation,…You fans want Cable fired?…not fired?…thank you.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Does it really matter who the HC is as long as Al calls the shots? I dont think so.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Al Davis simply chooses to make his humanitarian gestures without all the self-aggrandizing publicity of those whores Bill & Melinda Gates. Talk about narcissism.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Norco, Cable should stay. Al Davis and Tom Cable are doing everything they can to win. These players don’t appreciate the opportunity they’ve been given. They need to stop making excuses and start pulling the wagon. And fans need to be more positive. The negativity from the fans, and unappreciative players, are the two reasons, and ONLY two reasons, we haven’t been winning in recent years.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
i just want us to get a tough coach that know offense and keep him. i mean keep him for like 10 years. quit firing folks every dang year . players say they win games so let them prove it .
January 17th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Satan-I’ve been saying that for years on here.I have issues with the old man but his picks aren’t one of them.Usually the guys he takes are what the so called experts say are sure picks.Gallery,Huff,McFadden,Russell,etc.,were all considered sure things.Gallery and Huff are now legit players.McFadden may pan out.Unfortunately Russell probably never will.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Norco Bob,
Cable should be FIRED!
He plays players that don’t produce
His training camp was a disaster
And his playcalling is terrible
Let’s get a fresh set of eyes on this team…even if its a Fassell or Gilbride….Hoping for Harbaugh though
January 17th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
I agree, Bo. And, don’t forget the charity he’s given to players like Javon Walker and Tommy Kelly. Al’s charity is beyond reproach.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
AL will do what AL wants, true. But, I think with no salary cap, its a spending season for AL. He will resign Jano, Morrison, Howard, franchise Seymour. Go after someone like Kampman and maybe T.O. I believe AL will hire someone who would open up this offense. I doubt he would resign Grad to compete with JR. Lets wait and see.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
i promise u . if peyton mannning was on the raiders . he wouldnt give a flat f u k k!! what al said.. nor would adrian peterson nor would that safety on arizaona cardinals. wuteva his name is nor would damarcus ware. they have pride and would play their butts off and wed win
January 17th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Norco, Cable should stay. Al Davis and Tom Cable are doing everything they can to win. These players don’t appreciate the opportunity they’ve been given. They need to stop making excuses and start pulling the wagon. And fans need to be more positive. The negativity from the fans, and unappreciative players, are the two reasons, and ONLY two reasons, we haven’t been winning in recent years.
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LOL
January 17th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Well players play, coaches coach,…I would say about 85% of the Raiders players bust their tails every game,..however the 15% are why we are losing.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Al Davis has given millions, upon millions, of dollars to unemployed men who can’t play football.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I can agree with that, Norco. As long as you’re saying that Al is not at fault, at all. Because he’s not. He’s giving these guys an opportunity. It’s on them to win. Shame on our players and coaches in the past 7 years for making Al look bad.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Norco Bob Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Well players play, coaches coach,…I would say about 85% of the Raiders players bust their tails every game,..however the 15% are why we are losing.
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Successful teams jettison that 15% with no regards…in Oakland, those 15% are called “scholarship!”
January 17th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
satanfears, that’s right. And, don’t forget, Manning wanted to be a Raider. But the league wouldn’t let us trade for him.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Al is as much to blame as the rest of the organization…obviously,…he needs to do a better job just like the rest of them, as you know.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
u want a coach that would cus al out ? hire butch davis, thats a fiery attitude their . and if al controls so much . how come coaches like callahan ran an offense against what al liked? u guys believe what the media says. but al likes tough guys, i mean he went and got romanowsk1 . roma wasnt fast !! we need killers like that now. jon ritchie/ trace armstrong . dudes like that are what is missing .
January 17th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Cable should be fired as OC.
If they can find a good OC to come in and run the play calling, then he can stay as HC.
If a top notch OC wants to come in and run the whole show, then Cable must go.
I don’t mind the message that Cable is trying to over to his team, but he’s not the brightest bulb out there.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Bush: 123 carries 589 yds 4.8 yds per carry 3 TD
Fargas: 129 carries 491 yds 3.8 yds per carry 3 TD
DMAC: 104 carries 357 yds 3.4 yds per carry 1 TD
and which one does Cable like?
That’s why he needs to be fired!
January 17th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Tell you what, Rex Ryan is the shyt,…doin an amazing job.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Gotta run Raider fans,..pray for snow please,…goin to Sierra at Tahoe tomorrow,…lots of snow, but never enough. Good luck to Tom Cable, hope he survives the week and stays.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
you have no idea which one Cable LIKES.you biotch because the old man sticks his nose into everything thing complain because the coach plays who the old man says will play.If you had a job making over a million dollars a year,you mean to say if your boss said to do things a certain way you would do them differently?Get real.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Bush could have had 1,000 yards this season if his coach would have let him.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
you mean if his boss would have let him-and we all know who the real boss is!!!!!!
January 17th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Tom Cable should stay. Have someone else call the plays, get him more involved on the offensive line and find a better WR coach. We aren’t going to hire anybody else thats good enough that will last more than 2 years anyways. Give the guy 1 more year and lets see how it goes. Just look for more QB options. If McNabb becomes available, grab him…why not? I’m not a huge fan of him but he couldn’t possibly do worse than what we have.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Lefty – Thats fine. All I know is…”The Boss” should have let him get his 1,000 yards. =)
January 17th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Lefty12,
Bush has 100 more yards than Fargas on 6 fewer carries.
He has over 200 more yards than McFumbles on 19 more carries.
Yet, all Cable can talk about is “he plays the game the right way” “he runs violently”
B freekn S! There are thousands of players that get cut every year that run violently and “play the right way” yet they were cut.
Bush…he plays the right way too. that’s why he led the team in rushing and average a full yard more per carry than the other two plodding backs that are simply stealing carries at this point because they are on the ULTIMATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!
Too bad Bush was a 4th round pick…that and him saying Gilbride should be the coach is the reason he doesn’t get the ball.
And we all know, had not for injury, Bush wouldn’t have even got those carries….Cable would have marginalized him and then justified cutting him or trading him.
But Fargas and DMAC were too fragile for that plan to come through.
At least we will get a good draft pick
January 17th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
I agree Bush should get a lot more carries,but i don’t blame the coach for him not getting them.Was it the coaches fault when M. Allen was benched?
January 17th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Cable is only there to stop the bleeding.
Once the team gets rolling in a positive direction, Oakland will be a more inviting place to coach.
They need to clean out the clubhouse of negative minds and develop some positive direction. Get a few wins.
Then the job will look more tempting to one of those bright young minds out there.
Cable is like the gym coach who sits in on a rowdy classroom full of kids, and gets them to behave. He won’t teach them anything, but they will sit up properly and stop chewing gum.
” That means you JaMarcus…”
January 17th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
and for full disclosue…I think Michael Bush is the best offensive player on this team and has the chance to be a star if given the ball.
Which will happen here or somewhere else.
I think Fargas is a role player
DMAC, he’s a bust
January 17th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
what we seem to disagree upon is who is responsible for Bush not being the featured back.You blame the coach;I blame his boss.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Yeah….yeah….yeah!!
The Dis-Chargers CHOKED again!!
Luv seeing the San Diego SuperChokers Choke as always!
They will never win a Super Bowl!
January 17th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
SnB is on here screaming about Mike Bush?? SHOCKER!!!!
Riddle me this SnB….. Why do YOU think Bush isnt the feature back? No smart ass remarks or rediculous conspiracy theories, just a rational grownup answer.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
SnB is on here screaming about Mike Bush?? SHOCKER!!!!
Riddle me this SnB….. Why do YOU think Bush isnt the feature back? No smart ass remarks or rediculous conspiracy theories, just a rational grownup answer.
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Because Tom Cable likes Justin Fargas and appreciates his running style. That’s why.
DMAC is the #4 overall pick which, like JaDavis, forces him to get snaps whether he deserves them or not.
So that leaves Bush to get the table scraps or fill-in when the above are injured
January 17th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Norco, Cable should stay. Al Davis and Tom Cable are doing everything they can to win. These players don’t appreciate the opportunity they’ve been given. They need to stop making excuses and start pulling the wagon. And fans need to be more positive. The negativity from the fans, and unappreciative players, are the two reasons, and ONLY two reasons, we haven’t been winning in recent years.
^^^^^^^^^
Al Davis is NOT doing everything he can to win.
Thats a lie….
January 17th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Norco Bob Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Oh my God, you fans want to laugh, go read the rants n raves posts on craigslist in San Diego,..holy cow. lol”
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Thanks for the tip. Some hilarious stuff on there. If the Chargers actually had some real fans they’d probably be pretty hurt.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Janikowski’s price may have just gone up when you look at all these weak-azz choker kickers in the league. How about Cincy’s kicker last week vs. the Jets? Or Arizona’s blowing that chip-shot game winner vs. the Packers? Or Kaeding completely choking today? Or the Cowboys kicker missing 1 or 2 when that game was still within reach?
January 17th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
# Chris in NY Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Saints -4.5?
Colts -8?
Pretty big spreads thus far. Gotta think those’ll come down.
^^^^^^^^^^
If that Saints spread comes down…..thats even more reason to bet on them.
The Saints versus Vikes game should be a great one though!
Gotta lean Saints cause they are at home and I can see Favre turning the ball over against that opportune Saints defense.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Chris in NY Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Janikowski’s price may have just gone up when you look at all these weak-azz choker kickers in the league. How about Cincy’s kicker last week vs. the Jets? Or Arizona’s blowing that chip-shot game winner vs. the Packers? Or Kaeding completely choking today? Or the Cowboys kicker missing 1 or 2 when that game was still within reach?
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Its gone up quite a bit because Jano has no problem booting them from 50+.
I think the Raiders lose him and with him will go their 2nd best offensive player
January 17th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Plus Janikowski also gets more touchbacks, reducing the injuries on kick-offs.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Cable should absolutely stay. The offense improved after Jamarcus and DHB were benched and Gallery came back.
BTW, where did that Discharger fan go? He was in here mouthing off the last few days. We might want to start looking on every bridge, overpass, and actually, on second thought, let him jump.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
The key to seeing a potentially great Super Bowl this year is the Colts needing to beat the Jets.
I think it happens…..the crowd will be rocking and the Jets will be facing the Colts first teamers for 4 FULL QUARTERS this time.
No playing chicken bleep football and pulling starters in the 3rd quarter like they did last time.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
SnB,
If it’s just a case of money, then SeaBass will stay. Davis has never been tight in the wallet when it comes to that.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
My friends that live in San Diego are hurting….AGAIN!
Tommorow I ask them how is that bad hangover coming?
Is it worse than last years and the year before that?
haha
January 17th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
SnB,
So your saying that Tom Cable, a longtime NFL o-line coach, a former college head coach and current NFL head coach DOESNT know more about who should be playing than some clown on a website chat forum? Are you saying that?
Are you at practice every day? Do you know if Bush knows all the plays? Do you know if Bush is doing the things in the passing game to warrant PT? Do you know if Bush has an attitude problem or not? Answer to all of the above is No. Untill you can answer yes to all the above ???? shut your f-in mouth about Bush.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
If Bush was as good as you say he is he would be producing big numbers. Period. End of story.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
“The first three names I was given by a veteran Davis-watcher knowledgeable in the ways of the NFL rumor mill should Cable be fired _ Kevin Gilbride, Marc Trestman, Jim Harbaugh.”
^^^^^^^^^
This franchise, the players, and us fans should all hope and pray the old man does whatever it takes to hire JIM HARBAUGH as next head coach if Cable gets fired.
Hiring Gilbride would be a waste of time and there is a reason the professor looking soft spoken Trestman has never received a head coaching interview in his NFL career. He is not head coach material in the NFL….plain and simple.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
So the Jets and their QB who passed for all of 100 yds won a playoff game against the Chargers?
Flacco won last week passing for 34 yds?
See what happens when the rest of the team plays DESPITE poor QB play?!?!?!
It’s like Cowher said, old schoold football on display today with good defense and running the fuggin ball!
Cable is a dipschit!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
And heres another dillusional Raider fan trying to convince himself that Jim Harbaugh would actuall entertain the though of coaching the Raiders. Unreal.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Al Davis is calling plays, personnel packages, and formations?
Or is he saying he wants to see a vertical game?
Cables’s interpretation of a vertical game was a disaster!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Had to bounce earlier Dude.
Agree with your take on Kiffin and SC.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
In two games in the playoffs, the Jets have allowed FG attempts of 28, 35, 36, 57 and 40 yards.
Their opponenets haven’t made any of them. 0 for 5.
Sometimes you have to be both good and lucky, and right now the Jets are both.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Looks like we might be back to my first suggestion of mandating an OC for Cable. I’m looking for an Asst Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator with Cable simply focusing on the Oline.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I want to thank the Chargers for a wonderful and exciting season. Most of all, I would like to think Norv for beating the Raiders once again. However, it looks like Norv should go, as well as LT. It pains me to say this about the greatest RB ever to play professional football. The future is bright, though. The greatness of the Chargers is in the future. We will win the Super Bowl next season. Also, I would like to clarify my statement about the poor Haitians. All I was trying to say was that all Charger fans know what it is like to suffer right now. I have dug down deep into my heart and sent you ten dollars. Hopefully you can rebuild your nation and when next year’s Super Bowl comes around, you will be sipping pina colatas and watching the Chargers win a championship.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Well see what happens when you keep playing Vegas?
If the Jets “quit” on their QB, they would have never had the chance to get lucky.
Fugg It! Bring in Rob Ryan!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
I wonder if Rob Ryan would let Nnamdi play like Rex is letting Revis play?
Revis’ ball skills are on another level. That kid is ridiculous!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
All those wins against the raiders and not one lombardi…
January 17th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
woder how its going to be at the cheetahs SB party this year????
January 17th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Discharged up…Your team and city will never win a SB…not in your DNA….sorry, sucks to be a charger fan….
January 17th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Chargers are executing the Full Norval. They will successfully defend their formidable record of zero championships. Some surprise.
^^^^^^^^^^
Luv it!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Revis is amazing…. He is a game changer…
Jhill what up Bruh?????
January 17th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Here we go with Raider fan doing some more living in the past…… The Chargers have been a good team for years and Raider fan still sticks to the Superbowls argument like grim death. Wonder why Raider fan has become the butt of jokes all over the sporting world??
January 17th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
dude, naw not living in the past Bro…. Just happy that the chargers lost….
January 17th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
what I hope for,
GM Mckenzie
HC Moss/Frazier
OCO Martz
DCO Marshall/???
Mr. Davis Retires
Fires cable on the way out….
Worse than living in the past beause it will never happen…
January 17th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Hit you with this earlier dogg!
jhill Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Thec,
Wasuup dogg!
Actually was really disappointed in Satele. I actually wanted that dude or Khalil coming out of college.
Amazing that it took him so long to learn the plays (by his and the coaches admission). I thought the big somoan would be knocking some heads off, but it seems like he just didn’t like contact.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Martz ????
January 17th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Jhill, not sure who was worse, kwame harris, or satele…. We do need a center, FA would be good…
So you on the Dez B tip, or you going best DT/MLB/OL on the board???
January 17th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
poor QB play.you obviously didn’t watch the game.LOL.Their QB played superior to any game played by the anchor.Also,the jets didn’t win,the Charger,or should i say Turner,lost the game.if that had been the Raiders you’d be on here yapping about how terrible the HC called the game and his terrible decisions.And if SD had won,as they should have,every team still in the Playoffs would be a passing first team.both teams that play run 1st should have lost and lost BIG.If you can’t throw the ball in the NFL you can’t compete for the championship.But I’m beginning to realize you will never understand this.While we agree almost totally on needs for the team,we couldn’t be further apart on how win in the pass happy NFL.good night all.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
JHILL, Yeah I have been stuck on Martz for some strange reason… I have this weird beleif that he would know how to use the younsters we have….
January 17th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
The Chargers have been good for years?
Well literally, I guess that’s true, but the figure of speech “years” is WAY off, lol!
I guess I can say we were pretty good a few years ago. Actually in the Super Bowl a few years ago.
Amazing that RINGS aren’t the goal. Reminds me of the Colorado Rockies hanging a banner for a a wildcard berth, lol!
San Diego CHOKERS did exactly what they were supposed to.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
# jhill Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
So the Jets and their QB who passed for all of 100 yds won a playoff game against the Chargers?
Flacco won last week passing for 34 yds?
See what happens when the rest of the team plays DESPITE poor QB play?!?!?!
It’s like Cowher said, old schoold football on display today with good defense and running the fuggin ball!
Cable is a dipschit!
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Cable is not a dipschit, as you would say. Since the lst game of the season, teams stacked the box and dared the Raiders the throw the rock. The oline failed, the recievers failed, the quarterbacks failed, the running backs failed. If you want, we can rewind back to game 1 against SD and start breaking it down. You DO watch the games right?
January 17th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
I’m all on board the Dez Bryant bandwagon. He’d easily be our best WR from day 1.
Dez, Murphy, Chaz, DHB, and Miller would be a serious group of WRs!
But I would not be mad if we took McClain or an OT.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
LTR NATION….
January 17th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
# Ghost to the Post Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Fassel, Gilbride = Turner
^^^^^^^^^^
Yep!
And Harbaugh = Gruden
January 17th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Dez B is going to be better than crabtree….
I was hpoing we fix our lines last year 2 years and go after him this year…. I like how he catches the ball
very good hands…..
Anyhow I am out, you guys take care, be safe….
January 17th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
How tired is the do you watch the games take?
Geeze!
Where do you want to start?
Murphy’s bad route that led to the first pick by Jammer?
DMACs fumble at midfield?
Murphy’s drop at the half?
Sproles big return right after that?
The 2 3rd and 17’s plus that we gave up in the 4th qtr that BOTH led to TDs?
Your turn!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Here we go with Raider fan doing some more living in the past…… The Chargers have been a good team for years and Raider fan still sticks to the Superbowls argument like grim death. Wonder why Raider fan has become the butt of jokes all over the sporting world?
^^^^^^^^^^
Nobody living in the past bro…..I’m living in the present!
And today I saw the Dis-Charger Chokers choke again!!
Luv seeing them blow it again and continue to see that franchise have ZERO SB titles!
Luv it!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
# Thec07 Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Dez B is going to be better than crabtree….
I was hpoing we fix our lines last year 2 years and go after him this year…. I like how he catches the ball
very good hands…..
Anyhow I am out, you guys take care, be safe….
^^^^^^^^^
Agreed…I think Dez B will be better than Craptree.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
You guys watch football right? Did you guys notice that the Dallas offensive line did a tremendous job against a very very good Minnesota defensive line, until starting LT Adams went out? Then the game was over. Both offensive lines played VERY well in the late game. The Raiders who want to have a very good run offense, with a long passing option. To be successful, they HAVE TO have a premier offensive line. They absolutely have to. Right now, they don’t.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
So talking about Superbowls is NOT living in the past. Okaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I think the Chargers had the box stacked when Green broke that long run, right? Even ran over the S! Most folks know that it’s pretty easy to break a big run against a stacked front. No one on the second level if you get threw a crack. As much as it happens to us on defense, you would think Cable sticks with it. Run the ball 30-35 times a game, and stop giving up 30 pts a game!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
And heres another dillusional Raider fan trying to convince himself that Jim Harbaugh would actuall entertain the though of coaching the Raiders. Unreal.
^^^^^^^^^
Crazier things have happened haven’t they??
LOL
January 17th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Weren’t the Cowboys down when Adams went out?
More of an issue what why the fugg Garrett had a fuggin TE trying to block Allen?
Now I have a question …
Does Tony Romo lack pocket presence? I wonder why he fumbled when a guy hit him from behind?
What about Rivers? Guy hits him from behind and he fumbles. Lack of pocket presence? Or simply guys missing blocks?
January 17th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
So talking about Superbowls is NOT living in the past. Okaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
^^^^^^^^^^
It’s not living in the past moron.
It’s called FACTS! Just like how the Raiders have been crappy the last 7 years is a FACT.
Calling your favorite team the Dis-Charger Chokers and saying they have ZERO Super Bowl titles is a FACT!
Got it?
January 17th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
On the plays you are talking about in #160 Romo didn’t stand a chance. rivers for the most part had about three second to get rid of the rock and didn’t. The reason he didn’t was he was not used to that quick of a rush. He was used to having 3-4 seconds to get rid of the rock. Our guys have between 1.6 and 2.5 seconds normally. that is not nearly enough. Good observation, jhill.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
emmit smith and bo jackson greatest rb`s in nfl history
January 17th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
When did the Raiders last win the Superbowl? 1983. 27 years ago. 27 years…….. A quarter of a century since the Raiders last won a Superbowl and Raiderfan still brags about it. Thats not pathetic! Noooooooooooo
January 17th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
The Oakland Raiders played for a World Championship in a Super Bowl more recently than 1) The Dallas Cowboys 2) the SF Whiners 3) Washington 4) Green Bay 5) Miami 6)Denver. Fact.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
if and when the chargers win a superbowl. lol. they will talk bout it for years too. raiders arent only fan base that does. ever meet a steeler fan ? yankee fan ?
January 17th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
NONE of the above mentioned teams are working on a decade of 10+ loss seasons. FACT
January 17th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
January 17th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I think the Chargers had the box stacked when Green broke that long run, right? Even ran over the S! Most folks know that it’s pretty easy to break a big run against a stacked front. No one on the second level if you get threw a crack. As much as it happens to us on defense, you would think Cable sticks with it. Run the ball 30-35 times a game, and stop giving up 30 pts a game!
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True. But when the defense is throwing your linemen into the backfield and the pursuit is throwing you four yards back, it’s an awful lot to ask a RB to run thru 9 other guys.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
And heres another dillusional Raider fan trying to convince himself that Jim Harbaugh would actuall entertain the though of coaching the Raiders. Unreal.
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Don’t ask me where I read it, because it was a month or so ago, but Harbaugh said he would like to coach for the Raiders. He worked there before.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
i personally believe L T is a bust. whats the limit on years when u can call a guy a bust ? i mean. LT runs like a baby eddie george.. who by the way is the most overrated running back in nfl history
ahh life is good today. once again arrogant cowboy fans & bitter choker fans wallow in the hell of their misery . and i just met a girl that can deepthroat a cambodian banana.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
When did the Raiders last win the Superbowl? 1983. 27 years ago. 27 years…….. A quarter of a century since the Raiders last won a Superbowl and Raiderfan still brags about it. Thats not pathetic! Noooooooooooo
^^^^^^^^^^
How does that stupid lame song about the Chargers go down there in SD?
San Dieeego….Super CHOOOOOKERS…..San Dieeeeegoooo Chokers!
LOL
January 17th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
When did the Raiders last win the Superbowl? 1983. 27 years ago. 27 years…….. A quarter of a century since the Raiders last won a Superbowl and Raiderfan still brags about it. Thats not pathetic! Noooooooooooo
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So then only Steeler fans can brag, because they won it last?
January 17th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Dallas and San Diego played today in separate games. Both Choked. Again. As usual.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Whats pathetic is choker fans bragging about owning the Raiders when they can’t even win a SB title.
The Choker fans SB title is beating the Raiders.
How sad…..
January 17th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Jim Harbaugh is not coming to the Raiders. Period. End of conversation. Al Davis chooses from a list of candidates that no other team would even think about.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
dude never underestimate the power of money and the ego of coaches . every coach thinks he can take filmore community college 2 a national championship & upset LSU. harbaugh is his own man. he might love to coach the raiders. espn doesnt brainwash everybody
January 17th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
NONE of the above mentioned teams are working on a decade of 10+ loss seasons. FACT
^^^^^^^^^^
Fact….the Raiders have sucked for the last 7 years……and the Dis-chargers are Chokers who will NEVER win a Super Bowl title! FACT!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Who is closer to ending the Superbowl drought, the Raiders or the Chargers?? Hmmmmm….its a mystery!!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Jim Harbaugh is not coming to the Raiders. Period. End of conversation. Al Davis chooses from a list of candidates that no other team would even think about.
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Ever seen a really hot chick with a fat loser guy?
There’s no way to explain it, other than she likes fat guys.
Harbaugh likes the Raiders. Some guys just like the Raiders. There’s no other way to explain it.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Why would we want Harbaugh? Do any of you really think coaching was why this team was 5-11? Do you think that if Jimmy Johnson miraculously came here next year, this team would morph into a 12-4 team? Do you guys really think that?
January 17th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
i dont think u guys still can grasp the mind of the great al davis. i believe he wants to get in the record book any way possible. 11 year losin record? maybe he planned that ? al likes being th efirst ,, watch. before he leaves us , hes gonna be the first to hire a female head coach .
January 17th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Guys like DKnight are why Raiderfan is the running joke of the sportsworld. Good job bro.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Told some pals in down in SD…..to back away from the Coronado Bridge…..it’ll be okay….until next season when they Choke again! LOL
January 17th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Why would we want Harbaugh? Do any of you really think coaching was why this team was 5-11? Do you think that if Jimmy Johnson miraculously came here next year, this team would morph into a 12-4 team? Do you guys really think that?
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Yes.
(see Gruden)
January 17th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
northernd were not that ugky fat guy . were that guy who wears trenchcoats and has books bout making bombs in his mothers outhouse . get it right .
side note: bears fans are more upset bout those lost draft picks than gaines adams death . hilarious .
January 17th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
northernd were not that ugky fat guy . were that guy who wears trenchcoats and has books bout making bombs in his mothers outhouse . get it right .
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The fat guy is Buffalo.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Guys like DKnight are why Raiderfan is the running joke of the sportsworld. Good job bro.
^^^^^^^^^^
No the running joke of the sports world is an overrated team like the Dis-Chargers Choking AGAIN in the playoffs and having ZERO SB in their franchise history!
Whats pathetic is that their franchise and fans are more concerned about beating the lowly Raiders ahead of winning in the playoffs and winning a Super Bowl!
Yeah….karma is biootch when it comes to the Choker Chargers! LOL
January 17th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Thanks DKnight. Your last few posts proved my point. Thanks again.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Told some pals in down in SD…..to back away from the Coronado Bridge…..it’ll be okay….until next season when they Choke again! LOL
Hey Dude or Charged Up or whoever,
You best back away from that bridge man…..
The Choker Chargers will NEVER win the Super Bowl!
January 17th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
thats true dknight , they would rather beat oakland than win a SB . but u have 2 realize why . they are obsessed with us just like their fans.
ya know sumtin ? i dont even hate the chargers , know why ? cus weve always owned them ! until like the last 7 years , why hate sum1 you completeley dominate? matter of fact , denver only team i loathe in our division .
January 17th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Thanks DKnight. Your last few posts proved my point. Thanks again.
^^^^^^^^^
Nah….You just proved how much of a douche bag your are!
Matter of fact…go jump off that bridge Choker Charger fan! If you can’t stand the heat…get outta the kitchen.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
# NorthernD Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Why would we want Harbaugh? Do any of you really think coaching was why this team was 5-11? Do you think that if Jimmy Johnson miraculously came here next year, this team would morph into a 12-4 team? Do you guys really think that?
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Yes.
(see Gruden)
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You’re joking right? Jon Gruden took a Super Bowl Champion team and couldn’t even post a winning record the NEXT FOOKING YEAR WITH IT! In three of the last five years, Gruden didn’t post a winning record. In fact, two of the last four years he could barely post 5-11. The reason Tampon Bay sucks ass is Gruden filled his roster with a bunch of aged veterans and developed NO ONE, just like he did here! Man, some of you guys are absolutely HOPELESS!
January 17th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
True. But when the defense is throwing your linemen into the backfield and the pursuit is throwing you four yards back, it’s an awful lot to ask a RB to run thru 9 other guys.
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LOL!
Can’t argue with that.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
most raider fans deep down feel sorry for the chargers , but their entire fan base has so much built up anger and jealousy cus of all our success and decades of beatdowns that they cant help but let it out now. they cant even focus on winning a championship . even norv gets fired up for us . how bout get amped up for a playoff game maybe ?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
# Dude Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Who is closer to ending the Superbowl drought, the Raiders or the Chargers?? Hmmmmm….its a mystery!!
^^^^^^^^^
The rate the Chokers are going…..you better watch it….the old man might die tomorrow and then a REAL GM and REAL coach might come here and creep up and snag a title right before the Chokers.
The Chokers window is CLOSED!
January 17th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
You call it misery. I call it Dynasty Building.
Obviously J.M cant see how stacked the Raiders are for next season and seasons to come. The 2001 SB team was comprised of aging vets on their way out the door.
Since then, Al has built a Team that will win for a decade. Mark my words. Jruss, DHB, L.Murphy, Miller, Mike Mitchell, Mcfadden, Bush and Company will win multiple Titles.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Seattle, Washington, Notre Dame, Cleveland (potentially), USC, not one of them contacted the “great” Jon Gruden. Wonder why?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
# SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
most raider fans deep down feel sorry for the chargers , but their entire fan base has so much built up anger and jealousy cus of all our success and decades of beatdowns that they cant help but let it out now. they cant even focus on winning a championship.
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Thats why I can’t stand the Dis-Chargers…or anyother team in the Raiders division for that matter. LOL
January 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Jhill, tough trying to talk common sense football with people wh have an axe to grind isn’t it? They can’t see past their nose. It’s all about the conspiracy or Al Davis wont let the coaches coach. Then why does the coach want to stay? commonsense right? but common sense makes no sense to fans with an axe to grind.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Mark my words. Jruss, DHB, L.Murphy, Miller, Mike Mitchell, Mcfadden, Bush and Company will win multiple Titles.
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Whoa!
Multiple ?????
Pretty optimistic.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Wassup Priest …
It’s all good. Just different opinions going back in forth.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
The Dischargers had their chance a couple of years ago. They choked. They were probably (along with Dall-ass) the hottest team coming into the playoffs. Both choked. Sucks to be them right now. Wade Phillips is gone. The only pertinent question is would any of you hire him to coach the defense here?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
He wouldn’t let cable play Michael Bush? the truth is he wanted Cable to play Bush and go to a more power running game which Cable refused to do.
If he wouldn’t Cable play Bush then why did he let him bench Russell the two don’t add up. But to a fan with an axe to grind it makes perfect sense. It’s alll Davis’ fault Cable’s hands are completely tied then why is he trying his best to stay here? And why does Robo want to come back since his hands were tied? Doesn’t make any sense but to a fan with an axe to grind it makes perfect sense.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
you know what would be funny ? if all us were on the coaching staff. wed argue all day even during the game . lol wed never even get the play in .
jhill sayin run bush . priest sayin take out jamarcus. me sayin f u k k i t get me a hot dog . dude callin a hb screen on 3rd and 1 . chaos .
January 17th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
# BigALFan Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
You call it misery. I call it Dynasty Building.
Obviously J.M cant see how stacked the Raiders are for next season and seasons to come. The 2001 SB team was comprised of aging vets on their way out the door.
Since then, Al has built a Team that will win for a decade. Mark my words. Jruss, DHB, L.Murphy, Miller, Mike Mitchell, Mcfadden, Bush and Company will win multiple Titles.
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Without a premier offensive line, none of these guys will win a sack race at the company picnic. Sorry to say but it’s true.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
actually is there a team in the nfl hotter than the colts? i mean really. fully loaded their still undefeated ..
god colts fans are so spoiled. they will see how regular football life is when peyton retires.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
when the defense is throwing your linemen into the backfield and the pursuit is throwing you four yards back
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That was just a really good point man.
Case in point is the 3rd and 1 on the first drive coming out of half time against the Ravens. Cable calls a run off tackle to Cornbread’s side, and he get pushed back 3 yds at the snap of the ball. FB gets taken out, lol, and we lose 3 yds and end up punting.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Priesttj, weren’t you defending Rob Ryan while everyone here wanted his head? Looks like now you have someone on your side. His name is Holmgren. I don’t know if he knows much about pro football tho.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
I have a better one Priest …
Why would Davis force DHB on us, and let Cable play Fargas over McFadden AND Bush?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
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January 17th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
it just came 2 me who our coach should be . .. john fox. hes been in carolina too long . they need a new voice .. brian billick too hes a tough minded guy .
January 17th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Why what did Holmgren say?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
# jhill Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
when the defense is throwing your linemen into the backfield and the pursuit is throwing you four yards back
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That was just a really good point man.
Case in point is the 3rd and 1 on the first drive coming out of half time against the Ravens. Cable calls a run off tackle to Cornbread’s side, and he get pushed back 3 yds at the snap of the ball. FB gets taken out, lol, and we lose 3 yds and end up punting.
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Look at any of the teams this weekend and you see EXCELLENT offensive line play. Look at Indy. Baltimore was blitzing up the gut and they touched Manning once. Dall-ass and San Diego had exceptional line play and they both lost. Minnesota has Matt Birk a SEVEN TIME pro bowl center, and Steve Hutchinson who is just about as good. The Jets have Nick Mangold arguably the best center in the conference, overall #4 pick Ferguson at LT and THEN, went out and raided Alan Faneca from World Champion Pittsburgh. Think he helped their line? Who do we have?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4DuhztLaN0&feature=related
January 17th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
I want no part of calling plays …
Mine would go something like Bush off tackle on 2 …
Dmac, line up in the slot and beat the fuggin LB dude. 5 yd slant, got it?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
# priesttj Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Why what did Holmgren say?
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He still has a job doesn’t he?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Jhill, I know Fargas is in no way making the kind of mney DMC is yet he started. Cable benched Huff and Curry and DHall yet Mr Davis wont let him play Bush. This stuff is so crazy you can’t make it up.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Dude,
4th and 1 today for the Jets to advance, who did they run behind?
1st rd pick, pro bowler CENTER …
January 17th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
My God Jerry, were you drunk when you wrote this article?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
What a petty, bitter blog!
January 17th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
# jhill Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Dude,
4th and 1 today for the Jets to advance, who did they run behind?
1st rd pick, pro bowler CENTER …
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With a possible bid for the conference championship and one game away from their lst Super Bowl in over THIRTY YEARS, who do they ask to win it for them?? Their Oline! Who wins it for them? Their Oline.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
That was a BALLSY call from Ryan.
Can you imagine the backlash from the NY media if they don’t make it?
99/100 coaches kick the FG and go up 6 with a minute to go.
Incredible set to call that.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Seattle, Washington, Notre Dame, Cleveland (potentially), USC, not one of them contacted the “great” Jon Gruden. Wonder why?
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Do you seriously think that Gruden is NOT one of the most sought after coaches?
If no one contacted him (as if you know), then it was because they had no chance to get him. Or didn’t want to pay him the money.
Gruden still has the choice of where he wants to coach.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
it just came 2 me who our coach should be . .. john fox.
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John Fox was OUR DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR. Coming home from the last preseason game, Al Davis and Fox get into a major argument on the flight home. Fox resigns a day later. The rest is history. John Fox ain’t coming here.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Raider Might, he’s frustrated because his boss has him on 24 hour watch and he wants to go see the Warriors play. So he’s taking every shot he can at Mr Davis because none of his theories has panned out.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Fox is a defensive coach. Davis always hires a head coach from the offence.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
# jhill Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
That was a BALLSY call from Ryan.
Can you imagine the backlash from the NY media if they don’t make it?
99/100 coaches kick the FG and go up 6 with a minute to go.
Incredible set to call that.
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That was the right call.
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NorthernD Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Do you seriously think that Gruden is NOT one of the most sought after coaches?
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If he is, why isn’t he coaching right now? No vacancies? Waiting for the Dall-ass job? You tell me. Maybe he isn’t as good as you think.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Yes, I think he’s waiting for right job to come along. He’s got a good gig on TV. He’s picking the brains of all the OC’s out there and compiling info.
He’ll be back, and in a better situation than Cleveland or Washington.
He may not be the greatset coach ever, but he’s far better than anything else the Raiders have had for decades.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Jhill, I know Dez Bryant is a stud and man would I love to have him. But you know who I want if we can’t get McClain is Toby Gerhardt and make DMC a WR and use him similar to I can’t think of the kids name(#12 with Minn) Percy Harvin.
Gerhardt and Bush and then biuld the Oline from that point on we really only need a RT and quality depth at C and LG.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
But we really need another great runner any of several HB’s coming out and there are several very good runners. Develope DMC as a un tility guy like Harvin and get another between the tackles runner.
I have a WR that I wont mention who I think will be money if we can get him in the late to mid rnds. And this kid is NFL ready.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
I can see Al Davis sitting up nights knowing that Jerry wants to know what is going on. Cable is under contract and the only people I hear saying he is gone is the media.
Let me clear things up for you. Cable will be the coach next year with one of the coaches on staff being named OC.
I cleaned up here in Vegas taking the Jets over the Chargers betting the money line no points. Like taking candy from a baby. The one thing history has proved is that in a pressure game or when it really counts the Chargers fold like a deck of cards.
I always laugh when the media builds up an organization like the Chargers and the whole 2 AFC Championship games they have played in through thier history. With all the trouble the Raiders have had the last few years Al Davis has had the Raiders in an NFL RECORD 14 AFC Championsip games.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Jerry’s blog seems much better when people come here to discuss football and not stay stupid sh** and flame each other. Plus when the total wack jobs stay away it makes it much more interesting.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Any General Manager, 29-83, ought to be fired.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Owners can’t be fired. Jerry Jones is the GM in Dallas. He can’t be fired. Dan Snyder is the GM in Washington. He can’t be fired. Mike Brown has been running Cincinatti for 25 years. He can’t be fired. Sorry to break the news to you.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Speak of the devil and he will appear!! lol
January 17th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Lew Wolff has a defacto GM in the Oakland A’s that some think is one of the best in the business, and they have run that franchise into the ground like Flight 93. Wolff can’t be fired even if he has a GM. Anything else?
January 17th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Seymour Bush, you are 100% right IMO as far as the Oline. The best Olines are always in the playoffs now there are some exceptions to every rule but the Oline is the backbone of any team. Without one you can’t win……….period
On this fact alone I fault Cable and his system it has failed miserably. He had two QB’s get knocked out in successive weeks and the lasy 4or 5 weeks the starter never finished the game. Directly attributible to the Oline. That’s supposed to be his baby and it sucked all year long.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
That’s the Norther Cal in you, Priest, lol!
Gerhardt ????
Naw man!
I wouldn’t limit DMAC to WR. I do think that he should be used as a “weapon” and not a RB. I think he should be returning kick offs and punts, used in the slot, and out of the backfield on screens and swing passes.
I think the way they used Bush yesterday should be the blueprint for DMAC, mixed in with how Harvin is being used would be perfect.
January 17th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
snnyjcbs,
Congrats on the payday.
But the an OC has to be brought in. There clearly wasn’t anyone capable of handling the job last year.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Toby Gerhardt= Ron Dayne
January 18th, 2010 at 12:02 am
How about Sidney Rice?
The jump this kid made in ONE year is beyond stunning. Simply making football the #1 thing in his life made all the difference in the world. Not Farve, but HIS decision to stay after practice, work out with the elites in the offseason, etc. They did a pretty nice breakdown on the kid on NFLN a week or so ago.
The drills they showed him and the WR coach doing? I was like can we PUHLEEZE hire that guy now for DHB. Rice was laying flat on his stomach, hands out to his side, and the guy was throwing him the rock from what 10 feet away? Ridiculous drills.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:04 am
I think you guy’s are wrong on Gerhardt I studied this kid very hard he is much better than I thought he was. He runs a lot faster than most think he does. I bet you wouldn’t believe it if I tld you he runs a sub 4.5 at 240 and has more moves than any back we have.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:09 am
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
The Dischargers had their chance a couple of years ago. They choked. They were probably (along with Dall-ass) the hottest team coming into the playoffs. Both choked. Sucks to be them right now. Wade Phillips is gone. The only pertinent question is would any of you hire him to coach the defense here?
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The old man needs to hire Jim Harbaugh as Head Coach and Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator and start implementing the 3-4. However a true NT is needed and another ILB before a 3-4 is ever considered.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Jhill, the confidence Fav-rey has in this kid is amazing he was covered on two of those TD’s and he made the play. Chaz has that type of ability he needs to get stronger and DHB is a phenomenal athlete who’s learning his craft if he ever gets it he will be off the charts dangerous.
I think DHB is maybe two years from being a very good WR same as Sidney Rice it took him maybe 3 years to develope. He came in with such great potential and fell on his face his 1st year 2nd year OK and now look at him but Fav-rey is the reason.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Good evening fellas. . . .long time no chat.
Powder puff blue’s once again choke and lose.
At least we can hang our hat on that for a few minutes, ey?
(My buddy’s a hard-core Charger fan and loves to talk crap).
January 18th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Hey Jhill, Priesttj. . . .
Belated happy new year. Hey, I’m hopin’ Chaz Schilens becomes our own Sidney Rice.
Similar body types. . .similar speed (I think).
January 18th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Jim Harbuagh is hands down the guy I would love to have because Big Al would basical relax and trust him. Harbaugh has tremnendous respect for Big Al and vice-versa it’s better than Gruden and Davis. That kid can flat out coach and I mean do it all. He understands the QB position he understands talent and how to use it and he’s very very confident in his program something Mr Davis really respects.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Wassup Smac!
I don’t know Priest. I’m not saying Gerhart is not a good player. Not saying that at all. Just don’t have RB anywhere near a need that would merit 8 overall.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:16 am
S-n-S, You’re exactly right and same to you my friend. The Chaz, Rice comparison is right on. Chaz has limitless potential, with 4.3 speed. But can he stay healthy?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Chaz needs to learn how to stay healthy, and play more than 8 games. 2 years in a row, and a history of injury in college.
One of the main reasons I’m on board the Dez Bryant bandwagon. Murphy is our best WR, and he needs to some help.
Cut JLH! I’m about tired of his act. Nick Miller will take his place and be MUCH better!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:19 am
So why hasn’t Al hired Harbaugh then?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Well. . .
I fully realize I’m probably the last remaining dude on the planet that is NOT on the “fire Cable” bandwagon.
I think we’ll hear the news, one way or another, tomorrow.
And I hope it’ll go something like this:
1. Cable will be retained as head coach.
2. New offensive coordinator will be hired and that person will also call plays on offense.
3. Cable can still coach offensive line as well, but, will have no weight in bringing in personnel. I’ve always believed coaches have no business playing draft gurus. They need to coach. Not scout. This is why guys like Shannahan and Holmgren failed miserably with players THEY brought in.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:22 am
I wonder if Rob Ryan would call the defensive plays if he were hired as HC?
I’m having crazy thoughts about him being our next HC and doing a good job. I think he’d be able to bring in a more than qualified DC, and he wouldn’t have a bit of interest in the offensive side of the ball. Should be able to get a damn good OC.
Ahhhh heck, it must be the late hour fuggin with my brain. I’m usually in bed by now, lol!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:23 am
If the Raiders are as high on Chaz as Jerry went on about in the pre-season, then they need to act like it and treat him like a true go-to receiver.
Too often, it seemed like Cable didn’t make enough conscious effort to go to Chaz and use his size to our advantage.
Maybe some of that was Schilens never being 100% healthy at any point this season.
I want that to change next year. We need a go-to guy and as much as I like Murphy, I think Chaz has the size-speed combo that can be deadly.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Jhill, I get ya’ and I tend to agree but this kid is a beast. DMC will never be a feature back and Fargas is on the backend of his career that leaves us with one real bonifide HB we need at least two. But I said there are several I would jump at the chance to get even Joe Mcknight, CJ Spiller, Dwyler and many others. There are also some WR’s that can be had late that can come in right away and contribute.
But the best play on the board IMO is Suh 1st and McClain second as far as need for the Olineman from Oak St. Oklund. But there aree some very good Olineman that will be available in the 2nd and 3rd rnd.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:25 am
How can a General Manager who is 29-83 be expected to fix the problem?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Asst Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
But so many people are talking big changes. I think Willie retiring is right along the lines of Freddy B retiring. New coaches coming.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Mike Mitchell in the 2nd turned out to be a very solid pick. We had a very solid drat last year.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Well since Suh will be off the board, then that leaves McClain. They might both be gone, along with Bryant.
If all 3 of those guys are gone, we better go OT!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:28 am
Dueces!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:28 am
I find it really odd that the last time we really saw DHB was with him scoring his first TD.
Either it was a case of bad Karma that the kid finally did something positive and then gets hurt, or the Raiders conjure up the injury to end his season on a good note.
Hopefully, it was the former. . . not the latter.
I may be smokin’ doo doo AND drinkin’ koolaid, but, I just think this kid is gonna be a good receiver.
And a couple of years from now. . . .a few people in the media may be owing uncle Al an apology. . . .
Just like they kinda owe him an apology for his treatment of Kiffin. That little scumbag’s true colors are being exposed more and more as time passes.
(not to say that we really needed an over-head projector LOL)
January 18th, 2010 at 12:29 am
LOL …
I mean Deuces.
Way too late man!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:30 am
The “Overhead Projector” is just a clue of how antiquated the organization is.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Jhill, I would love to know why he hasn’t hired him but getting that kind of info is hard. You have to get without asking.
But I do know Harbaugh would come here. I just don’t know what the holdup is. Cable is OK if he stays but he has to start winning………..period
January 18th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Priesttj:
I know you’ve been high on Michael Bush.
But, I gotta tell you man – I’m still a little disappointed with him thus far.
I heard him at length after the radio post game show one night and he sounds like a real good kid.
But, as a football player – as of right this moment, I still think he’s soft.
He’s got more power and athletic ability than Fargas, but man. . . .for every good, tough run he has, he either has 3 bad ones or asks to come out of the game.
I thought by now, he and DMac would have been a bit more inspired by Fargas’ heart & grit.
I need to see consistent 3 or 4 yard runs by Bush, throughout the course of an entire game, for multiple games in a row.
The 60 yard runs are great, but, not when they’re followed up with a bunch of 1 & 2 yard games and time on the bench.
I have a lot of hope for bush, but, if he would run more like Fargas and Marion Barber, then I would really want him to start.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:35 am
I loved the O-Head projector man.
Classic Raiders.
The world would be boring without the Raiders.
We need all the overhead projectors we can get in this world of dullness & status quo.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:36 am
meant to say 1 & 2 yard GAINS, not GAMES.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:46 am
If Davis was going to fire him he would’ve done it look at AL’s track record plus if you haven’t noticed there are no Grade A free agent Coaches who wanna coach the Raiders. Al’s only bet is to hire a coach with a record no better then 5 wins or he could go look at some high school coaches in the bay area.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:46 am
S-n-S, Big Backs like him cannot start as fast Fargas it takes 5-5 steps to get up to velocity where Fargas can do it in 2 steps. It’s just his style that you don’t like but if he gets 25+ carries you see guy’s getting out of his way. He needs to be featured to be effective. Or you’re wasting him. 1,500 yards would be his mark and 500 rec. he’s being wasted on this team.
The HC thinks he’s a genius and thinks he has an offense that demands variety but sometimes keeping it simple especially with a young team is much better.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:48 am
Actually Romo said he could run a 4.45 second 40 in 2001, the year before we signed him. I wish we had Romo now!!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Remember, SNSmac, any owner can go bat s’t and do zany things, like the overhead projector. But not any owner can win football games. Al’s always been crazy but he used to win, too, and that’s why the few people on the planet who still respect him do so. The more he loses, the more he’s remembered for just being crazy. Imagine having a co worker who was awful, dragged the whole place down with his lack of productivity, yet always told jokes. No matter how funny his jokes were, they’d get less and less funny if he’s dragging the whole crew down production wise. I know none of us work with Al Davis, but the analogy I’m drawing is that if Al wants respect, he’s going to have to win again. If not, then his crazy actions are just crazy, and nothing else. Why stop at the overhead projector? Why not just eat paste, while he’s at it? Why not walk out naked? If showing signs of senility is what Al wants to be remembered for, he can do better than just an overhead projector. Bottom line, Al is a dunce because he can’t win.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:49 am
It would take the raiders a couple of years to be a threat of making the playoffs. They would have to replace alot of guys on both lines, CB’s and get some nose hitting LB’s in there geezzz the whole team is injury prone ok maybe it’s going to take many many years.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:51 am
yeah AL use to win just like there use to be a gold rush up in them hills
January 18th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Soldier32, when you make a prediction and then morph your wishes into the same sentence, it becomes hard to take your prediction seriously. Sounds like wishful thinking. Sounds like you could be in denial of the fact that huge stories have taken the main stage that Al would seek when firing Cable this past week.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Silver-n-Smac,
Parcells once ran Curtis Martin 14 straight times to see if he had the stamina to be a feature back.
I think running Bush 14 straight times would answers some questions about him.
DHB
I think they just sat him down with a small injury and will start again next year.
I think if he was banging on Cable’s door to let him play, they would have.
Perhaps they want him to be more aggressive and demand to get in the game.
Right now, his confidence must be shot.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:54 am
Tuesday’s make or break. If Al doesn’t fire Cable tuesday, he’s staying. 5-11, again. Woohoo! But I think he’s going to fire him tuesday. I think Al was just waiting for the main stage.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:57 am
From the reports, it sounds like Davis still has clear thoughts in his head.
He just may be getting more and more stubborn, thinking he can re-build his teams of the 60’s.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:59 am
Well it appears all the knowledgable football talk has come and gone and so shall I.
Adios!! S-n-S
January 18th, 2010 at 12:59 am
the raiders are staying 5-11 no matter what coach is in there how many coaches have coached this team in 10 years beside Gruden that meant anything..none no matter who coachs this team there a puppet on strings with little or no say so at all.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:59 am
Okay – I was wrong! I thought the Jets would loose bad after seeing the first couple posessions. I’m GLAD AS HELL I’m wrong too!
I’m damned excited about seeing a Saints – Colts Superbowl. That would be fun to watch.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Northern D, Davis has well established himself as senile and crazy. Don’t waste your time trying to make him sound rational, or “clear” in his thoughts. The man’s nuts, and god only knows what’s going through that melon of his right now. The only clear thought he has is that he has to scapegoat Cable for this mess. That’s the one positive thing about Al, he only keeps his puppets for two years. Every two years, we get a new shot at a puppet going Gruden on him.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:01 am
Yeh, all of the knowledge leaves with you, preist. After all, yesterday you said Sanchez was a bust.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:05 am
My final thoughts: THE CHARGERS LOST!! now they can join the raiders on super bowl sunday from the comfort of there house..
January 18th, 2010 at 1:05 am
My final thoughts: THE CHARGERS LOST!! now they can join the raiders on super bowl sunday from the comfort of there house..
January 18th, 2010 at 1:20 am
harbaugh is not coming in to coach the raiders. pipe dreams. al’s got not great coaching options, only the same old crap that’s been hashed around. hey al, i hear denny green wants it, lol.
best option is to keep what we have until al is serious about getting a keeper and that won’t happen soon because al hates all his head coaches except the ones that he feels superior too.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:22 am
When he brought in Frye for an interview, he recalled the game Cleveland beat the Raiders, better than Frye remembered. And he was the QB.
That was just last year.
His mind has deteriorated over the years. No doubt. However, I do think he is capable of forming clears thoughts.
He just chooses do think the same way he did back in the 60’s.
He’s just like grandpa who keeps turning the radio dial, trying to hear Jack Benny. While the rest of the world watches in Hi-Def.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:27 am
or a symptom of alzheimers. people with alzheimers think they are in the old days, often times their golden years. brace yourself we are in for a bumpy ride if that’s the case
January 18th, 2010 at 1:28 am
the chargers losing is as sweet as LT’s stupid music video.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:45 am
If it was Alzheimer’s, people would tend to have more sympathy for him. If he were the victim of dementia or senility then I know would be more compassionate towards him.
I think his problem is simply hubris and arrogance.
His ways are the right ways, and the only ways.
His actions today are not far off from his actions of when he was a much younger man.
Sometimes, crazy old men used to be crazy young men. The only thing that change is the age.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:48 am
Ali still has clear, intelligent thoughts and opinions. It just takes a long time to get them out.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:48 am
Morning NATION!!!!….What a GREAT post!!!!
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24 Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Seriously…I recently moved to San Diego and all I see EVERYWHERE is Charger stuff. Sure, its nice to see a team and fans full of pride but because its the Chargers, it makes me sick. Having them lose is good for my soul and now they can shut the heck up. On top of that, its supposed to rain all week next week which is really rare for San Diego, so everyone is going to be depressed. What a great day haha.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:52 am
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Priesttj:
I know you’ve been high on Michael Bush.
But, I gotta tell you man – I’m still a little disappointed with him thus far.
I heard him at length after the radio post game show one night and he sounds like a real good kid.
But, as a football player – as of right this moment, I still think he’s soft.
He’s got more power and athletic ability than Fargas, but man. . . .for every good, tough run he has, he either has 3 bad ones or asks to come out of the game.
I thought by now, he and DMac would have been a bit more inspired by Fargas’ heart & grit.
I need to see consistent 3 or 4 yard runs by Bush, throughout the course of an entire game, for multiple games in a row.
The 60 yard runs are great, but, not when they’re followed up with a bunch of 1 & 2 yard games and time on the bench.
I have a lot of hope for bush, but, if he would run more like Fargas and Marion Barber, then I would really want him to start.
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What you need to see is a more consistent and dominant blocking scheme. There is a reason why we are only gaining a little over 2 yards per carry — well actually 2 reasons: 1) the horrible run blocking; and 2) our dreaded three yard out routes in the passing game. No one fears us, so they stack the box on defense, and we run right into it. Play-calling must change, but we need some horses in the middle to help open things up a little — we did it during the last two weeks of the regular season last year and during the first part of the S.D. gamed this year, then abandoned it and threw everything into the crapper!
January 18th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Lance Allworth>LDT Todd Mcfarlane should make a LDT pouting on bench can come with helmet and vizor .
January 18th, 2010 at 4:56 am
My prediction is that Al will throw all his eggs in the Heyward-Bey basket this coming year. He WILL start, as Al sets out to prove that everyone was wrong — come hell or high water (because that what Al likes to do). Because he didn’t see a lot of passes this past season, no one can truly say he was a bust. DHB will be Al’s pet (and priority) project this year … he’s either going to sink or swim!
January 18th, 2010 at 5:06 am
Norco Bob Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Hey heres a question, and I would like full participation,…You fans want Cable fired?…not fired?…thank you
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NOT FIRED!
January 18th, 2010 at 5:10 am
Not fired. And trade DMAC.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:12 am
I don’t understand why Al does what he does.
A coach is only as good as the personnel around him.
Al has a few candidates in mind for HC. Great. However, by waiting this long to make a move he seriously impedes the coach’s ability to pick up quality assistants.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:14 am
4evaRaider Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 5:06 am
Norco Bob Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Hey heres a question, and I would like full participation,…You fans want Cable fired?…not fired?…thank you
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I say leave Cable in place this year. Too late to build a quality staff this year.
Wait another year and if Cable goes, fire him immediately following the last game of the season.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:25 am
I say leave Cable in place for one more year. Get rid of Sanjay! We need a better, more quality football mind to work with the receivers (too bad we can’t hire Jerry Rice). We need to focus on O-line and D-line play and build up both. Make Michael Bush the primary back and put D-Mac into more of a Reggie Bush-type role. And FGS, let’s start having FAST people run back the kickoffs (and not straight into the pile!)
January 18th, 2010 at 5:32 am
Plus, I ‘d keep Cable for one more year, if only that it meant we couldn’t hire Rob Ryan to melt us down even further!
January 18th, 2010 at 5:57 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.I SURE HOPE SAN DIEGO RE-UP’S NORVELL’S CONTRACT,THERE ANNUAL CRASH AND BURN IS GREAT FUN..
January 18th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Fire Cable keep Cable trade this guy or that guy… who cares. If the Raiders can muster up 7 wins (1 against the DisChargers) I will feel like we won the Super Bowl. I have given up my opinion on what needs to be done to correct the Raiders because the more logical my opinion is the less likely it is to occur.
January 18th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Let’s see if we can follow-up the San Diego cracked egg with a Rex Ryan “Ive fallen and I can’t get up” debacle. I hope they wear those really ugly unis and get torched!
January 18th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Face it fans: the Cowboys, Packers, Patriots and Chargers are all in the same boat we are — watching from the outside … relish the thought.
January 18th, 2010 at 6:13 am
RAIDERTBONE,I AM TORN BETWEEN YOUR POST-303, OR WATCHING PAYTON MANNING TOSS ABOUT 6 INT’S WITH 2-3 BEING PICK-6s PLUS BEING SACK’D 4-5 TIMES..
January 18th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Raiders signed WR’s Yamon Figurs & Paul Hubbard!
they will join additions OL Brandon Rodd & Shaun Bodiford as the only moves Al Davis has made since the season ended 2 weeks ago …
January 18th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Face it fans: the Cowboys, Packers, Patriots and Chargers are all in the same boat we are — watching from the outside … relish the thought.
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Bengals & Eagles too!
January 18th, 2010 at 6:33 am
and the Ravens & Cardinals!
January 18th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Actually there are 27 other teams watching the playoffs from the same place we are…
January 18th, 2010 at 6:45 am
I know this sounds really immature, but …
I TOLD YA SO !!!
to all the guys who gave me 20 reasons why the chargers would win after I listed the reasons why the Jets had a great chance to pull off an upset
I won’t name names, out of courtesy
January 18th, 2010 at 6:47 am
raidertbone Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 5:25 am
I say leave Cable in place for one more year. Get rid of Sanjay! We need a better, more quality football mind to work with the receivers (too bad we can’t hire Jerry Rice). We need to focus on O-line and D-line play and build up both. Make Michael Bush the primary back and put D-Mac into more of a Reggie Bush-type role. And FGS, let’s start having FAST people run back the kickoffs (and not straight into the pile!)
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SanJay should be demoted at least. Didn’t TIM HOF nominee BROWN offer to help?
January 18th, 2010 at 6:47 am
I just tracked some draft projections for 2010:
It looks like Rolando McClain might fall to us in Round One (and I’d be jumping all over that!)
Jason Fox, big offensive tackle from Miami, could still be on the board in Round Two, and I’d put my play on him (I know Tim Tebow may still be there, but, imo, that would be just another wasted pick.
Based on projections (and this is purely speculation) we could get Tony Pike (QB, Cincinnati) in Round Three. That could give us three potential dynamic starters from this coming draft … am I dreaming?!
January 18th, 2010 at 6:48 am
only difference between the Raiders, Chiefs, Broncos & Chargers now is draft pick order. hahaha
nobody won the Big Game or even won a playoff game. we all start from scratch.
1st order of business: fire Cable and force Russell to take a paycut or hit the road!
January 18th, 2010 at 6:48 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 6:45 am
I know this sounds really immature, but …
I TOLD YA SO !!!
to all the guys who gave me 20 reasons why the chargers would win after I listed the reasons why the Jets had a great chance to pull off an upset
I won’t name names, out of courtesy
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If they don’t make it to the SB, who the f cares?
January 18th, 2010 at 6:50 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 6:48 am
only difference between the Raiders, Chiefs, Broncos & Chargers now is draft pick order. hahaha
nobody won the Big Game or even won a playoff game. we all start from scratch.
1st order of business: fire Cable and force Russell to take a paycut or hit the road!
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… and the Donkeys didn’t even make the playoffs (sniffle, sniffle!)
January 18th, 2010 at 6:53 am
I wonder how many gift baskets SD kicker Nate Kaeding will receive from fans of the donks, chefs, jets, colts & Raider fans ???
January 18th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Wide Right!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:00 am
ROCKSTAR,U JUST KNEW AFTER HE MISSED THE SECOND ONE THAT THE GAME WAS GOING 2 B CLOSE AND IT COULD HURT THEM..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Chris Berman said that when that dolt player kicked the penalty flag it was their best kick of the night. LOL
January 18th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Good morning all.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Just as well I don’t bet on games.I would have lost my shirt after last night.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Good Morning!!
Boy…. this seems like a beautiful morning today!
I wonder why??
January 18th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Kippy Brown to replace Tom Cable!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:04 am
does Sandy Eggo need a beached whale?
trade JaBlubber for Billy Volek!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:08 am
this seems like a beautiful morning today!
I wonder why??
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because Raider O didn’t go on a shooting rampage last night in SD ?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:09 am
I had the Chargers pegged as a loss to the Jets… last time this year they faced a blitzing defense as dynamic as NY’s the lost to the Ravens. Rivers is a heck of a QB but if you cant figure out how to protect him he can not beat you. Very Simple formula. That said…. See ya next year DisChargers!!! LOSERS!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:09 am
any recent Charged Down sightings?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Jamarshmallow for Volek… a 24 year old never-will-be for a 35yo never-was… why does that sound SO appealing to me?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:11 am
– “Is there any good reason Darren McFadden can’t be a factor along the lines of Percy Harvin, Reggie Bush or his college teammate, Felix Jones? Did he really lay waste to the SEC only to fade into oblivion as an NFL player?”
I’d add the way that the Vikes used Chester Taylor yesterday to that thought by Jerry.
I’m going to keep saying it until it’s put right….Dmac is not being used correctly.Some one should send a DVD of the Vikes season to the O coaches of the Raiders with the message WATCH HARVIN!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Rivers folds under pressure and cries like a baby.
I love it.
did you guys see LT walk to the locker room after the game? only player with his helmet on (again). LOL
January 18th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Dolts and Squaws and Donkeys, oh my!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:13 am
a 24 year old never-will-be for a 35yo never-was… why does that sound SO appealing to me?
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because he’s cheaper and puts the work in?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:15 am
I’d rather have Stephen Hawking than a 24 year old never-will-be.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:17 am
morning NATION.. Call me a hater but I just loved watching the dischargers choke lastnight. Rivers and LT pouting.. man that was great..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:18 am
neilb Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 7:15 am
I’d rather have Stephen Hawking than a 24 year old never-will-be.
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LMAO… he would probably get sacked less!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:18 am
# neilb Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 7:15 am
I’d rather have Stephen Hawking than a 24 year old never-will-be.
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Whatever do you mean NEVER-WILL-BE?
JaDavis will ALWAYS BE:
The fattest, most out-of-shape quarterback with a rifle-arm in the history of the league;
The biggest #1 overall QB pick bust in the history of the league;
One extremely rich MoFo who doesn’t care about team!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am
got work to do. later gents!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am
And, he may be in a wheelchair, but at least Stephen Hawking can read a defense!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Tbone….LOL!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 6:45 am
I know this sounds really immature, but …
I TOLD YA SO !!!
to all the guys who gave me 20 reasons why the chargers would win after I listed the reasons why the Jets had a great chance to pull off an upset
I won’t name names, out of courtesy
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It’s all right, I’m a big boy, you can point, laugh and say I told you so.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:23 am
But you have to admit my list of “20 reasons” was pretty solid I thought, lol.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Gotta go guys. Have a great day – long live the memory, life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Vegas
I went 2-2 this weekend.. Cards and dischargers let me down.. How did you do??
January 18th, 2010 at 7:29 am
A solid running game and a strong defense will get you a long way in January
January 18th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Jets = #1 rushing in nfl
January 18th, 2010 at 7:30 am
I went 3-1 on the weekend, but won the 3 games I bet on. I liked the Ravens to beat the Colts, but I didn’t bet it.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Jets = #1 defense in the NFL
January 18th, 2010 at 7:33 am
4eva…
…and the best RB is on the Vikes sideline.Goes to show you how important the O-line is.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:33 am
I hit the Colts, the under in that game, and the Vikes!
So I hit 3 out of 5! Not bad for hitting the bigger payouts!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:33 am
3-1 for me too Cards lost
January 18th, 2010 at 7:35 am
I agree Neilb….can we still draft Mack?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:36 am
4eva, you live out here in Vegas?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:37 am
now that thats over fugg the jets!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Neilb….It would be nice to see what our 3 RB’s could do with a O-line like the Jets,or even Cleavland,they have a young and coming up O-line,imo
January 18th, 2010 at 7:40 am
R8eray….
Port Richey Fla.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:40 am
It won’t happen in our lifetime 4eva !!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:41 am
I think the Jets will beat the Colts 2!!!!!!!!!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Defense wins Championships!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:42 am
morning 4eva.. I almost didn’t recognize you with your bold letters n all..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:43 am
I’ll go for the colts….just.Haven’t got a clue with the vikes/saints.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Remember what happened to us in the SB?
High power Offense against a High power Defense!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:44 am
colts will beat jets.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:46 am
You a funny guy 408 =)
January 18th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Defense,a strong O-line and a good running game wins Championships!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:48 am
San Jose dude, you put cash on the Chargers?…you deserve to lose.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:48 am
funny how? What? Am I a clown? I’m here to amuse you? What the F is so funny about me?!!! <—- I love that movie
January 18th, 2010 at 7:48 am
408RAIDER Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 7:37 am
now that thats over fugg the jets!
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Post of the day…….
What up morning crew??????
January 18th, 2010 at 7:48 am
408RAIDER Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Vegas
I went 2-2 this weekend.. Cards and dischargers let me down.. How did you do??
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Well I liked the home teams all weekend (except Minny), but didn’t bet the Colts and only parlayed the Saints (with a loser), but bet that Chargers big on Thursday, than watched in horror as every home team won and covered easily. I know before kickoff I was screwed.
I might be something like 2-10 the last 3 or 4 weeks. So everyone knows, I like the Vikes and Colts, so everybody go and hammer the other side, lol.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Can’t wait for those prop bets on the Super Bowl, it might be may saving grace.
Won good money the last 3 years on them. It can’t get here soon enough!!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Almost forgot.
As a studio guest last night we had Jay Schroeder.He looks like a bank manager now.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Bob, You get the snow you were looking for???
January 18th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Good Morning Nation, The Only Nation.
This weekend was proof that the more things change, the more they saty the same. The Cowboys choked and got dealt with, the Chargers we all knew what they were about when they got Norv. LT is finished and you can start the decline of the Chragers. The Boys showed why you need depth on the O-Line, not to mention a running game. Merriman wants respect from the Chragers, what has he done lately besides choke a woman and get popped for steriods. This division is ripe for the taking, but who will step up and take it.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Bob
I can’t argue with you on that 1. I thought I was gonna get paid..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:53 am
R8dr4lfe21…
With the assit coaches the chiefs have picked up…..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Tommy DeVito: You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it’s me, I’m a little f#*ked up maybe, but I’m funny how, I mean funny like I’m a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I’m here to fu#*in’ amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Henry Hill: Just… you know, how you tell the story, what?
Tommy DeVito: No, no, I don’t know, you said it. How do I know? You said I’m funny. How the f#*k am I funny, what the f#*k is so funny about me? Tell me, tell me what’s funny!
Henry Hill: [long pause] Get the f#*k out of here, Tommy!
Tommy DeVito: [everyone laughs] Ya motherfu#*er! I almost had him, I almost had him. Ya stuttering prick ya. Frankie, was he shaking? I wonder about you sometimes, Henry. You may fold under questioning.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:54 am
The Chiefs will not do a thing, Billicheat was the brains. No more cheating, all there doing is getting press coverage nothing else. Selling tickets with big hype, the Chiefs will be the Chiefs. If Al can get his head on straight and fire Cable already we might get some good help.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Hope the owners get rookie SCAP done this year…..
I know it wont happen but we should cut bait with BRL..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:55 am
I hope all you Raider fans dont do what you did last week, sit around staring at your monitors, wearing out your refresh key, in hopes you get news on the head coach,…come on, didnt you all learn your lesson last week?…oh by the way Oldkell, my google still is out of order, I desperately need those last seven years stats, won-loss, number of head coaches, blackouts,..I hate it when my google doesnt work,..can ya post for me please?…of course when you get out of that meeting you are chairing, the big land developement deal,..thanks buddy.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Oh snap goodfellas quotes lol
January 18th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I loved how the Cowgirls cried that Favre ran the score up… IMO Keith Brooking should be cut, if you don’t want the 40yo QB to run up the score, here’s a thought… TRY STOPPING HIM! 34 points is hardly running up the score, but regardless I hate whinny as losers who complain about that. IF your defense cant stop them whey should they stop themselves?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:56 am
R8eray…
Did you know that all came from Joe Pesci.Someone actually said that to him!!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:56 am
That is a good movie, one of my favs….
January 18th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Morning Thec.. How ya dig that discharger game?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Oh and Dirty says hey..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:58 am
The Jets did a spartan move on the Chargers.
Kicked’em in the chest “THIS IS SPARTA”
January 18th, 2010 at 7:58 am
I just watched Goodfellas again Saturday… hands down my favorite movie ever!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Thec we didnt get any overnight snow, however its supposed to snow today, during the day,..that could be fun,…we headin up in a couple hours….Sierra at Tahoe is only an hour from me…however if its windier up there then here, and its windy as hell here, the place will be closed, too windy for lifts,…but we can find out before going,..Im sure its good.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Tommy D: I’m tryin ta bang this broad you wanna help me out!
LMAO
January 18th, 2010 at 7:59 am
The truth is we bring players in as Raiders and 95% of them never get any better. This organization does not know how to select and vet out real players.. They actually are awful at selecting men that aspire to be great.. Our guys take the money, smile, get fat, and go hang out in Vegas. We need an organization that empowers men to become great with strong work ethic and smarts.. I am really sick of a guy like Mcfadden coming in and making no progress at all..
January 18th, 2010 at 7:59 am
I liked Pesci better in Home Alone then in Goodfellas
January 18th, 2010 at 7:59 am
I dont wait around for news from jerry. I like coming in and talking to the guys who typically post.
Guys that post on this blog, have far more insight to whats going on that jerry hands down….
January 18th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Just feedback to 408: #366.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Pesci in Casino was his best role, he played a mean bad a$$ lil fckr
January 18th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Pants on the ground, pants on the ground.
Walking like a fool with your pants on the ground.
Pants on the ground, pants on the ground.
Walking down the street with your pants on the ground.
Gold in your teeth, hat turned sideways.
Looking like a fool with your pants on the ground.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:01 am
How ’bout Pesci in the Lethal Weapons ?
January 18th, 2010 at 8:02 am
408, what up Bruh…. I totally enjoyed the game…
the only thing i can say i hate is the chargers…
Choke job to the extream… They are jumping off bridges down here….. F em….
What up with my brother dirty, tell him i said whats up….
January 18th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Pesci in goodfellas trying to describe his moms painting was funny as hell. “1 dog looking one way, the other dog looking that way, and the guy looks like. hey what do you want from me”
January 18th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Casino = one of the best…. Pesci is nuts in that one..
January 18th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Pesci had a cameo on A Bronx Tale.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:05 am
put’em in the bathroom.
jo-jo the whale, coffee cakes, and mush.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:05 am
“Go get ya shoe-shine box”
January 18th, 2010 at 8:05 am
You guys have a great day, time to work….ltr
January 18th, 2010 at 8:06 am
hahahaha man that pissed him off big time, That guy and spider made pesci flip.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Billy Bats – “Now go getcha effin shinebox ya prick!”
January 18th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Your gonna dig the fckn hole, i’ll dig the fckn whats it the first hole i dug.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Bronx Tale best line- “We asked yous nicely to leave, now yous can’t leave.”
January 18th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Thec?…these people in here have better insights then Jerry?…ya right…people like who, Oldkell?…that old fool doesnt have insights, no opinion of his own, cuts and pastes stats, but of course wont go beyond seven years, or his theory falls apart,…hes an old man who comes in here to embarrass himself, the guys pushing 60 and comes in here to argue, while drunk, with peaople half his age,..great insights,…as far as the rest of the bloggers, insights?…ya right,…just a bunch of people with nothing else to do,…by the way, Pesci in Easy Money with Dangerfield, he was great.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:09 am
OK but i like.
when he tells DeNiro “get the fck outta hea before i give you a smack”
January 18th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Pesci in My Cousin Vinny
PLUS BONUS, Marisa Tomei
January 18th, 2010 at 8:12 am
All those movies are great. Goodfellas, Casino, Bronx Tale, Donnie Brasco, Godfather 1 & 2… I love em all.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Frank Vincent and his “pen”.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Thec….I agree.A rookie salary cap is beneficial for the survival of the league,imo
January 18th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Pesci in his baddest role or DeNiro in Taxi Driver i believe it’s called. With the mohawk dude was nuts.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Easy ……Pesci.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:15 am
I guess some S.D. Choker loser drove over his still fired grill after the game and his car caught on fire and torched his and a couple of other cars around him.
tailgate grill $30,
car $9,000,
game tickets $400,
having to walk home wearing a Chargers jersey after choking in a playoff game again. PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Man..looks like I opened a can of WORMS!
lol!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:15 am
DeNiro is by far the better actor, Pesci is by far the better bad a$$.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:16 am
A rookie salary cap will never happen.The lawyers will see to that.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Funny how we turned the Raiders blog into a Gangster movie chat room… lol
January 18th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Then you got Pacino, by far the best bad a$$ as Tony Montana.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:17 am
The rookie salary cap will happen or there wont be football in 2011
January 18th, 2010 at 8:18 am
# r8eray Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Man..looks like I opened a can of WORMS!
lol!
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BTW nice job…
January 18th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Don’t get me wrong I’m all for a rookie salary cap,I just can’t see it happening.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:18 am
My favorite movie by far, shoot i had a 63 Caddi and sold it, and my sons name is Antonio. Wanted to name my daughter Gina but wife said hell no thats your ex’s name lol.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Got to go….
I’m off to get some dinner….get some dinner.
Later.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:20 am
man Jerry is a hater.. This article goes off. Jerry if you hate your job quit!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Let’s change this blog from gangster to “PANTS ON THE GROUND BLOG!!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT1wdjlbyFc
January 18th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Even.. Brett Favre is doing the “Pants on the ground” dance!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:36 am
r8eray
#pantsontheground will be performed on the view in two minutes
January 18th, 2010 at 8:38 am
I’m on the west coast!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:40 am
me to
January 18th, 2010 at 8:40 am
oh wait the guy who told me is in texas.. my bad..
January 18th, 2010 at 8:43 am
good morning session,eh 408?!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:48 am
4eva
U know how I do it!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:53 am
yep a nice fruity bouquet!
January 18th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Good morning fellow Raider fans! Fine morning, isn’t it? Is there anything better than watching the disappointment on Rivers face after choking away another year? How about LT running off the field with his helmet and shaded visor on so that nobody could see him crying? He didn’t even stick around to congratulate the Jets. That’s ok, though. The Chokers are very unsportsmanlike and it all starts with their whiny QB.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:03 am
If Al Davis ever sent money to Haiti the ruling elite would buy fur coats, put on weight, and skip town for trips to the casinos in the Bahamas.
And, btw, I support Chappy’s right to free speech!
January 18th, 2010 at 9:08 am
http://www.fanfeedr.com/nfl/2010/01/18/richard-seymour-raiders-dl
January 18th, 2010 at 9:09 am
I’m ok 408 lol
January 18th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Please draft an offensive tackle.
Please.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:25 am
408, it sounds like he’s willing to come back and be a foundation/anchor of us turning this ship around!!
January 18th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Good morning nation!
good day yesterday, the cowgirls get stomped and the dolts fail yet again!
January 18th, 2010 at 9:32 am
HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
thankx 4da link 408!!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Our insane leader sees the fifty three man roster as a place to sequester “great” players, not to build a winning team, but to keep them out of enemy hands.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:37 am
If you’re bored like I am right now, you might want to read the article about the shooting outside Marvin Harrison’s bar on GQ.com, found the link on Peter King’s MMQB column today, it’s worth it.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:59 am
marvin harrison is a straight killer.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:59 am
No thanks Bob, Im never bored and I never read Pete Queen articles,..by the way, raggae sucks.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:01 am
I loved the blurb in MMQB today about Kiffen, especially what Jay Paterno had to say about college coaching as a whole.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Never ceases to amaze me how sensitive these fairy writers are. Oh my Al Davis isn’t talking WWWHHHAAA I am going to cry, whine and complain about it like a 6 year old girl.
Get a grip and grow a sack you sensitive pathetic hacks!
Al Davis like the rest of us deserve privacy and just because he wont let you stick your magnifying glass up his rear end you cry cry cry….
January 18th, 2010 at 10:03 am
That whole Marvin Harrison situation is crazy to me because he always seemed like such a stand up guy… I guess standing near Peyton Manning will do that to ya though. Just shut your face and stay by him and no one will ever think a bad thought about you!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:04 am
The only thing that satisfies a non playoff team is watching their arch rival lose in the playoffs!!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:09 am
The Dischargers got to play one more game than us, just to get embarassed AGAIN at home in the playoffs… The football gods saw to smile on Raider Nation this day! LOL… J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:11 am
http://www.frankvincet.com
January 18th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I wonder if Comcast sports net is still camped out in their truck in the Alameda parking lot…losers. Dave Benz is a tool.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:19 am
http://www.csnbayarea.com/01/16/10/Raiders-Quiet-with-Cables-Future-in-Limb/landing.html?blockID=123802&feedID=2801
January 18th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Philip Rivers face on the sidelines after his int’s……….
PRICELESS
January 18th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Ahaha Chargers suck!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:30 am
trade our 1st, 2nd & 3rd round picks for Darrell Revis!
come on AL. build from the outside in. it’s working. can’t you see ???
January 18th, 2010 at 10:33 am
go get Mike Vick, Terrell Owens, Pacman Jones, Shawne Merriman and Kyle Turley.
this team will be in the 2010 playoffs!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Fire Norv
January 18th, 2010 at 10:33 am
free Javon Walker!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I’d take Norv over Tom any day !!!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:39 am
vincent jackson kicing that challenge flag just shows the whole mindset of the chargers organization, childish. merriman and rivers are the “leaders” of that team and everyone else follows suit.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:41 am
There is no information to conceal.
The coaching staff is under contract and stays.
Whoever said the coaches may be fired? The media!
No Story.
For more important predictions:
Our first three picks this April will be lineman.
JR will renegotiate or he will be gone.
Kelly will renegotiate or he will be gone.
Warren and his $5mill a year is already gone.
Walker is already gone.
The house cleaning is now complete.
If JR stays at a reduced salary, Frye will be gone.
The other two QB’s will be Losman and Grad.
As this weekend once again proved, superior Olines make superior QB’s, not the other way around.
Run and stop the run and you win.
It all starts at the line of scrimmage.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:42 am
If Tom Cable returns, look for the Raiders to hire an offensive coordinator to call the plays, and Tom Cable, as head coach, might work more with the offensive line.
-Charlie Casserly
***
stripping away his play calling duties would be great, but how does that solve the personnel issues Cable’s got?
do you guys want more guys like Samson Satele, John Wade, Chris Morris, Seth Wand, Kwame Harris, Khalif Barnes, Erik Pears, Cornell Green and Cooper Carlisle on the O-Line ???
do you want Justin Fargas as starting RB and Hiram Eugene starting FS?
want to pay Javon Walker starter money to run with the scout team and be inactive on sundays?
January 18th, 2010 at 10:44 am
great post Charlie.
couldn’t agree more!
but your post contains logical thinking and actual planning. therefore, it will never happen in Oakland
January 18th, 2010 at 10:49 am
what a shock Gaines Adams passed away. that dude was my age
heart attack. wow
May the Lord comfort that family
January 18th, 2010 at 10:51 am
10:50am in CA
wake up people!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:55 am
get trestman as OC. he knows what to do with great backs. he did it with wheatly, garner back in the day.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:55 am
# Charlie Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 10:41 am
There is no information to conceal.
The coaching staff is under contract and stays.
Whoever said the coaches may be fired? The media!
No Story.
For more important predictions:
Our first three picks this April will be lineman.
JR will renegotiate or he will be gone.
Kelly will renegotiate or he will be gone.
Warren and his $5mill a year is already gone.
Walker is already gone.
The house cleaning is now complete.
If JR stays at a reduced salary, Frye will be gone.
The other two QB’s will be Losman and Grad.
As this weekend once again proved, superior Olines make superior QB’s, not the other way around.
Run and stop the run and you win.
It all starts at the line of scrimmage.
^^^^^^^^^^
Sounds good, but I will believe it when I see it…..but I would rather have a head coach like Jim Harbaugh lead the team. The old man should have start building lines 4 years ago! haha….
This team needs to a new GM/Personnel Man badly!
It’s obvious….if Cable stays that he better hire a LEGIT offensive coordinator/play caller. I also think he needs to hire a better RB coach and WR coach. Lal can stay as quality control assistant.
I recommend Trestman as OC or Tom Clements, the current Green Bay QB coach.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:56 am
sign DT Dusty Dvoracek!
we need some crazy dude on the DL to provide a spark..
2x First-team All-Big 12 (2004–2005)
January 18th, 2010 at 10:58 am
I recommend Trestman as OC or Tom Clements, the current Green Bay QB coach.
***
or Mike Miller from Arizona!
January 18th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Will Chaz ever play more than 8 games a season?
Louis Murphy needs some help and Dez Bryant is the guy who we need to target.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:00 am
One of the commentators (Phil Simms?) during the Jet game yesterday said that he had interviewed a Dolt player who said that the thing about NY was that even if the run game wasn’t working early they wouldn’t abandon it as most teams would.
There’s the lesson for ignoramuses like Cable.
Just because it doesn’t work the first five times, or fifteen times, Keep at it and eventually the D breaks down.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Jhill:
I think Schilens, Higgins, Heyward-Bey & Murphy can be a fine group if we have a QB who can throw an accurate ball and a better WR coach.
also, if we can get the running game going again teams will stack 8 in the box and we’ll have more opportunities on play action, etc.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:03 am
# M Lonetree Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:00 am
One of the commentators (Phil Simms?) during the Jet game yesterday said that he had interviewed a Dolt player who said that the thing about NY was that even if the run game wasn’t working early they wouldn’t abandon it as most teams would.
There’s the lesson for ignoramuses like Cable.
Just because it doesn’t work the first five times, or fifteen times, Keep at it and eventually the D breaks down.
^^^^^^^^^^
Agreed….however the defense needs to hold down the opposing teams running game long enough for that type of plan to give the team a chance toward the end of the game.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:04 am
M,
Cable knows a thing or two about persistance.
look at his gut!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Triple6,
post 449. Exactly. Jerry is a touch whiny on this one. Wantin’ inside scoopage while he’s left out of the loop.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:05 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 10:56 am
sign DT Dusty Dvoracek!
we need some crazy dude on the DL to provide a spark..
2x First-team All-Big 12 (2004–2005)
^^^^^^^^
Dusty would be a good pickup…
January 18th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Get Jim Harbaugh as the Raiders head coach and the running game will NEVER be abandoned!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I want to thank the Chargers for a wonderful and exciting season.
=================================================
hahahahahahahahaha. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce your ONE AND DONE San Diego Pooper Chargers. don’t worry Discharger fan, surfs up dude!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Funniest thing I saw yesterday was when Norv ran onto the field to get a look at a pileup after a kick return muff.
That was a man who knew his coaching career was in a death spiral.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:10 am
If You Had to Choose Who Should the Raiders Keep in 2010?
Tom Cable 3,092 (94.50%)
JaMarcus Russell 180 (5.50%)
(this was with over 4000 people voting)
January 18th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Theyre keeping them both Maverick.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Jason Garrett maybe available….for the right price and offer that is.
Dallas is gonna keep Captain Kangaroo Wade.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Rockstar,
Maybe that’s why Russell refuses to lose weight. He seems a decent sort of fellow and maybe he doesn’t want his coach to feel bad for being the only morbidly obese one.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:14 am
# Norco Bob Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Theyre keeping them both Maverick.
^^^^^^^^^^
If that happens…then it would be unfortunate….but whatever. Gotta hope a new GM/Personnel Man is hired at least.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:14 am
# M Lonetree Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:00 am
One of the commentators (Phil Simms?) during the Jet game yesterday said that he had interviewed a Dolt player who said that the thing about NY was that even if the run game wasn’t working early they wouldn’t abandon it as most teams would.
There’s the lesson for ignoramuses like Cable.
Just because it doesn’t work the first five times, or fifteen times, Keep at it and eventually the D breaks down.
=====================================================
When you have an offensive line like the New York Jets, or Dallas, or Minnesota, or SD pounding the rock works. When you have an offensive line like Oakland, and you can’t pass the ball, pounding the rock does you no good. (See Raiders, Oakland 2009 season).
January 18th, 2010 at 11:15 am
The South will rise again!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Hey Jerry,
The next time you go to a Raider presser make sure you ask the questions that need to be answered to the old man or Cable or whoever.
Ask them if they know that the fans of the Raider Nation are disgruntled with the mismanagement and draft strategy of this team and ask either of them if they care what the fans think.
I would love to see the old looney man Al reaction.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:18 am
# raiderzmaverick Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:10 am
If You Had to Choose Who Should the Raiders Keep in 2010?
Tom Cable 3,092 (94.50%)
JaMarcus Russell 180 (5.50%)
(this was with over 4000 people voting)
^^^^^^^^^
Where is the option for neither? LOL
January 18th, 2010 at 11:18 am
SeymourBush,
ain’t my fault. I advocate utilizing every draft pick and all free agent signings on the O-line.
I wanted Ryan Clady at #4. I wanted Alex Mack at #7. And all I heard in here was the standard BSPN phrase “REACH!” for either one of them.
Now you tell me, Clady and Mack or McF and DHB? (It’s all monopoly money anyway.)
January 18th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:15 am
The South will rise again!
============================
Oh sure they will, someday!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:20 am
# Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:15 am
The South will rise again!
========================================
Where are all the Discharger fans that you would have to come here? I can tell ya: Surfs up, duuuuuuuude. Hahahahaha. Losers. One thing you can count on like the sun coming up: the Chargers choking. hahahahaha
January 18th, 2010 at 11:21 am
A few notes on the Playoffs:
Interesting that SD is last in the league in rushing. Especially considering how many games they won this year. Goes to show that a strong rushing attach isnt the ONLY way to win.
Everybody refers to consistancy as the reason to keep Cable. Look at the succes the Jets are having with a rookie coach and rookie QB. Especially considering that they recently got rid of their long tenured Herm Edwards.
Finally, watching Reggie Bush, Sproales, Felix Jones makes me wonder why the Raiders never put McFadden to return KO or Punts. Especially with Gary Russell as your only option. DMC is a part time RB. He doesnt even carry the ball half the times. He may have added a much needed spark to the Special Teams. Atleast try to get your money worth.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:22 am
I am finally ready to admit that Norv Turner sucks. If we had a real coach, the Chargers would have won at least two Super Bowls with this team. Hopefully we can snatch Kiffin away from USC.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:23 am
DKnight007,
motions have been several times before election commissions in this country and each time the notion has been shot down, even by the Supreme Court.
the motion to include the choice “None of the above” on ballots is disallowed because it is dead ceratin that “None of the above” would win most elections in a landslide thereby negating the entire farcical process.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Actually M, I wanted OT Eugene Monroe last year. He went right behind us to Jokesonville, who really like him and thought he had a very good lst year. Think he would have helped our offense, our run game, and our overall number one draft choices mind set knowing at least one of the tackle positions is solidified? But, hey, what we do we know right?
January 18th, 2010 at 11:23 am
That onside kick call was ridiculous. talk about not trusting yor defense!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Why would you want a GM?…what difference would that meke?…we would have a GM that would make football decisions as long as Al Davis ok`d them,…capiche?
January 18th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:22 am
I am finally ready to admit that Norv Turner sucks.
========================================
Hey Charged Up, take it easy. Norph doesn’t suck. The whole team sucks. They’re chokers. It’s their destiny. Someone has to lose every year. It just happens to be you. Accept it.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:25 am
You guys can have Norv back.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Keep him, we don’t want him!!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:28 am
2010 Season:
1)Chargers 14-2
2)Chiefs 8-8
3)Broncos 8-8
4)Raiders 5-11
January 18th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Jerry, you need to get Rob Ryan’s face off the the homepage!! It’s making me sick, each time I refresh the the page he’s still there!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Finally, watching Reggie Bush, Sproales, Felix Jones makes me wonder why the Raiders never put McFadden to return KO or Punts.
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
One reason: fumbles. Trade the bust.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:30 am
The reason the Raiders don’t use McFadden on kick returns is because they like mediocre and fat guys returning kicks.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Charged, and you still not getting to the Super Bowl!!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Well, Charged UP. At least you had the cajones to show up here.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:34 am
# raidertay Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:21 am
A few notes on the Playoffs:
Interesting that SD is last in the league in rushing. Especially considering how many games they won this year. Goes to show that a strong rushing attach isnt the ONLY way to win.
Everybody refers to consistancy as the reason to keep Cable. Look at the succes the Jets are having with a rookie coach and rookie QB. Especially considering that they recently got rid of their long tenured Herm Edwards.
Finally, watching Reggie Bush, Sproales, Felix Jones makes me wonder why the Raiders never put McFadden to return KO or Punts. Especially with Gary Russell as your only option. DMC is a part time RB. He doesnt even carry the ball half the times. He may have added a much needed spark to the Special Teams. Atleast try to get your money worth.
==================================================
A couple of comments on that:
Actually, during the regular season I think Indy was last in rushing. Of course if you had Peyton Manning why would you trust the game in the hands of Addai and Mike Hart? The league has shifted to a passing league. Until the Raiders develop their passing game, they are going to be mired in 4,5,6 win seasons.
The New York Jets have won 10 and 11 games in 2 of the last four seasons. They are not a bad team. The Raiders are a bad team. If the Raiders won 11 games two years ago you might have something to build on. We didn’t. So the question is, who is an ABSOLUTELY better coach out there than Tom Cable? And keep in mind that a new coach would implement a new system, new players and probably take 2-3 years to turn this thing around.
McFumblor coughs it up waaaaay too much. Having him cough up a kickoff would be the kiss of death for the Raiders. It would be too much for a fragile team to overcome. Best going with Gary Russell who is at least reliable. JMHO.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:28 am
2010 Season:
1)Chargers 14-2
2)Chiefs 8-8
3)Broncos 8-8
4)Raiders 5-11
***************************
You may be 100% right there but lets do a further evaluation shall we… 2010 POST-season records
1) Chargers 0-1
2,3,4) 0-0
At the end of the day all 4 teams will still be watching the game on TV (even if they attend it they will watch it on TV, its in Dallas. LOL)
January 18th, 2010 at 11:35 am
You guys, so silly, as if Charged up really isnt a Raider fan messin with ya.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Oldkell, my Google is still out of service, can ya get me those stats?…please?..make sure to NOT go beyond the last 7 years though, those are the only years that matter to me,..thanks old timer.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Good Day Raider Nation and Charger LOSERS:
To those who think Taco Bell was named after a Mexican bell, That’s incorrect.
RIP Glen Bell, founder of Taco Bell, Der Wienerschnitzel, and other chains in the L.A. area.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100118/ap_on_bi_ge/us_obit_taco_bell_founder
January 18th, 2010 at 11:36 am
# M Lonetree Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:23 am
DKnight007,
motions have been several times before election commissions in this country and each time the notion has been shot down, even by the Supreme Court.
the motion to include the choice “None of the above” on ballots is disallowed because it is dead ceratin that “None of the above” would win most elections in a landslide thereby negating the entire farcical process.
^^^^^^^^^^
Hilarious…..but sad huh?
The whole system is broken…
January 18th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Predictions for the year 2010:
Sun will come up, Irish people will drink, Chargers will choke.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Seymour,
JRuss gets booed unmercifully whenever he walks on the field in Oaktown now. So far, McF has been given a pass. Let him return kicks and cough up the rock then the fans can boo him to their hearts content also. Fair’s fair.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:38 am
KoolKell Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Well, Charged UP. At least you had the cajones to show up here.
———————-
Yeah I have some huge cajones, and I’m hung like a horse.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Norco, hat ever happened to your pillz and wine diet?
January 18th, 2010 at 11:40 am
^what
January 18th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I still pop pills, gave up wine after that Moody Blues concert last year at Ironstone. Bad day.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I’m going on vacation soon. I have some tickets to Miami I have to use. I’m not going to watch any football, just hang on the beach with some hot honies. Talk to you fools later.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Loved seeing the Dolt Chokers lose again in….now we can all see a potentially GREAT Super Bowl….just as the long as the Colts beat the Jets.
Saints or Vikes vs Colts should be a great Super Bowl game!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:44 am
# Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I’m going on vacation soon. I have some tickets to Miami I have to use. I’m not going to watch any football, just hang on the beach with some hot honies. Talk to you fools later.
^^^^^^^^
There ya go….just as long as you stay away from that Coronado Bridge. Stay away from all bridges guy.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Don’t choke on your mai tai in Miami Charged Up.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Moody Blues? I thought you were a metal head. And sorry to hear about the DUI.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:53 am
No DUI,..just drank too much wine, now thought of it sickens me,..wasnt driving,…and of course I love metal, but not just metal.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:56 am
hey Bobby,
what does your “insider” think of Cable’s chances to return as HC next season?
January 18th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Dakota will love this fun fact.
Tom Cable’s Pro NFL Career as a Guard (OG).
He was a member of the 1987 Indianapolis Colts strike replacement team. He did not play in the two games he was on the team’s active roster.
LOL
January 18th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Do you really expect the 81 year old GM who got the Raiders into a 29-83, to get them out of the 29-83?
Really?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Charged Down, great to see your pimply 16 year old face back on the blog after the yearly Charger choke routine. A great tradition indeed!
I was sure you’d be hiding under your Dan Fouts signature comforter well into Spring. But I guess your mom is washing it after you peed your bed in sorrow last night.
Anyway, my young pal, I’m sure any of Blink-182s awesome power punk ballads should make you feel better.
And remember to come visit us while the Chargers spend the next 10 years rebuilding from the ground up.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Why wouldnt Cable return?…hes under contract.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Oldkell, a man like you, in his golden years, should not remind people so much about someones age. lol
January 18th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
By the way old man, Davis isnt the GM,..we dont have one. Hey Oldkell, could you paste up those blackout stats please?…apreciate it. lol
January 18th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
The Raiders already have all their positions filled, it is just that the initials mean something different from other teams.
GM (Geriatric Mayhem) – Al Davis
HC (Holy Crap!) – Tom Cable
OC (Oh Crud!) – Tom Cable
QB (Quintessential Bust) – JRuss
HB (Heartlessly Blank) – McF
FB (Frightfully Bad) – Lawton
LT (Let ‘em Through) – Super Mario
LG (Lost w/out Gallery) – Robert
C (Comatose) – Samson
RG (Right this way Guys) – Carlisle
RT (Run The other way) – Mop Handle
TE (Trusted Escape) – Zach
FL (Freakin’ Lousy) – DHB
WR (We’re Really hurtin’) – Chaz
January 18th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Why wouldnt Cable return?…hes under contract.
***
Gruden, Callahan, Turner, Shell & Kiffin were all under contract too!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Your point wannaberocker?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Shoot its late, I gotta run,..hey this ones for you Oldkell,…Im off to the gym!!! lmao
January 18th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Karl Dorrell will be the next OC since Cable burned his bridge with Greg Knapp.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
my point?
it doesn’t matter whether or not he’s under contract!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
UnKoolKell still here reciting our record over the last 7 years like he is Peter on the Family Guy wearing out the Bird is the word record
I guess its what senile people do when you take away their bedpan they ramble on and on about the same thing over and over and over and over…..
January 18th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
RG (Right this way Guys) – Carlisle
——————————————————-
LMFAO!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
The best kicker in the game for San Diego yesterday: Vincent Jackson for his solid footwork on his approach to kick the challenge flag. Kaeding should take notes.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
PFT and Adam Schefter think Tuesday could be the new drop-day for Tom Cable and some assistants.
- David White (twitter)
***
Cable wasn’t officially introduced as the Raiders new head coach until 02/04/2009.
Al Davis could string us along another 2 or 3 weeks if he wanted to!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Trade DMAC for Nate Kaeding!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Wannabe Rocker,..stringing us along?…lol,..he may be stringing you along, but not me,..try and get a life outside Al Davis bud.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
This guy is an idiot! Cable is under contract. Davis doesn’t have to say anything to the press ever! In the meanwhile, Cable is going to work every day and nothing has changed, period! As for DMAC, no one can run with the line that we have right now. That OL is horrible! QB’s are sacked at will, no running back can succeed. Unfortunately for the local press, we will all have to have some patience and wait and see what happens. The press here doesn’t like that we are on Al time but why in the world would anyone want to be on Jerry McDonald time?!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
wow Bobby, that was a quick workout!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
This guy is an idiot! Cable is under contract. Davis doesn’t have to say anything to the press ever!
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who’s an idiot?
Davis has never fired a Head Coach that was under contract before? LOL. what about the last 4?
you have a terrible memory man!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Rockstar,
I’m not happy with our WRs at all. Hopefully a simple WR coaching change will help, but we need to add a bona fide guy to the group. If not Bryant, the Boldin or Doucett?
Funny as it sounds, I’d like to see if Rob Ryan can come up with something defensively here like his brother has. Wonder what kind of assistants he’d be able to put together?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
NFL Draft Geek –
#8) Oakland Raiders- Trent Williams (OT Oklahoma)
The Raiders defense is adequate and the recent improvement of the offense under Bruce Gradkowski have proved just how bad Jamarcus Russell really was, though only his 2nd year as a starter expect the Raiders to give him one last shot and bring in a veteran to have a training camp battle. We’ve got the Raiders selection LT Trent Williams in this position, at 6-6 325 Williams is a mammoth, he excelled at Right Tackle in 08 for the Sooners, but struggled at times this year in his switch to Left Tackle, though he was still named to the AP All American team. He has flashed his potential to be a dominant Left Tackle, with great athleticism, size, quick feet and hands. If he can put it all together he will be a pro-bowler one day, and that upside is enough to justify the Raiders selection of him, a nice piece to the Raiders otherwise dreadful O-Line.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
I’d like to see if Rob Ryan can come up with something defensively here like his brother has. Wonder what kind of assistants he’d be able to put together?
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We’d have to switch to a 3-4 and basically trash the Al Davis philosophy on defense – which Rob the puppet would never demand. What players would we keep in a 3-4 along the front seven anyways? not many!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
The best kicker in the game for San Diego yesterday: Vincent Jackson for his solid footwork on his approach to kick the challenge flag. Kaeding should take notes.
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Still, Kaeding made the Pro Bowl and Janikowski will be at home. The Pro Bowl is a joke.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
We went down that Rob Ryan road before, no thanks Rex Ryan got the Defense Gene from his father unlike his twin who got just the fat gene.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Rob Ryan could never run the 3-4 because who controls the roster?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Greg Ellis is not a 3-4 DE and was uphappy in his role as a pass rushing OLB in Dallas.
Seymour has experience in the 3-4, but is an unrestricted free agent.
Morrison, Howard, Alston, Brown, Williams = FA’s ? or RFA’s in an uncapped year?
Kelly, Warren, Shaughnessy, Richardson, Gunheim, Joseph, Bryant, Scott?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Every superbowl win the Raiders ran the 3-4
January 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Kaeding made the Pro Bowl and Janikowski will be at home. The Pro Bowl is a joke.
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watch him miss a 30 yard game winner in the Pro Bowl. LOL!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
the Raiders won Super Bowls with 3-4 Defense back in 70′
January 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Rocker,
Yes he’s fired guys under contract. What I’m saying is that Al doesn’t owe an explanation to anybody right now. Are you waiting for an answer from the Eagles on whether or not Andy Reid is being fired? How about John Harbaugh? No, you are not waiting. Don’t you get a yearly review at your job? It happens to everyone on every team on every job. Just because we are all waiting to find out doesn’t mean that Al has to make up his mind right now!
January 18th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/18/the-costliest-j-e-t-s-chant-ever/
FUNNY
January 18th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
3-4 DE
Seymour can play 3-4 DE, Kelly is a clone of him at 6′6” 300 and he even played DE in a 4-3 with us, so Kelly could play DE. Desmond Bryant is 6′6” 290 and Richardson 6′6” 280, so both should be able to play DE.
3-4 OLB
Ellis played 3-4 OLB in Dallas and made his only Pro Bowl in 10+ seasons playing OLB. Trevor Scott is a perfect fit there: undersized DE moved to LB with speed and pass rushing skills. Shaughnessy should be able too.
3-4 ILB
Morrison could play WEAK ILB, cover MIKE, but we still need a big run stopper ILB (We need one too if we keep the 4-3 Defense)
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Thomas Howard can hit the free agency
January 18th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
We don’t have any personelle to play the 3-4. We don’t have enough good linebackers to play a 4-3.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Al Davis never ran the 3-4?
LOL!
And didn’t specifically mention Seymour and his ability to play DE in a 3-4? Something like haven’t had a player like that since Alzado?
I’m more interested in how he’d use Nnamdi and Huff.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Add McClain to this defense and Carlos Dansby.
DE – Seymour
DE – Kelly
DT – Draft one or trade for a GB fatguy
OLB – Scott
ILB – McClain
ILB – Dansby
OLB – Howard
CB – Nnamdi
CB – Huff
S – Branch
S – Mitchell
January 18th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
3-4 DE: Seymour, Kelly, Shaughnessy, Richardson/Bryant
3-4 OLB: Scott, Ellis, Howard, Alston (ST)
3-4 ILB: Morrison, Ekejiuba (ST)
We still need 2 NT’s and a dominant run stuffing MLB
January 18th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Morrison can hit the bricks. All pep no pop.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Actually, Ricky Brown and McClain will be fine at ILB.
Warren will be back, so we just need a fat guy. Maybe Cody eats his way to the 2nd rd.
Let’s not discount Seymour making some calls. He might have a DT in mind he wants to play next to after we franchise his ass!
January 18th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Let’s not forget the youngster Norris and Dixon at LB. And the wiley ole vet Sam Williams!
January 18th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Why is rain in Socal a national news story?! Bunch of wusses.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
If Rex Ryan can get a guy like Schottenheimer as an OC, just really wonder who his brother could get? And who would his DC be?
Is Leslie Frazier even in the conversation?
January 18th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Let’s not forget the youngster Norris and Dixon at LB. And the wiley ole vet Sam Williams!
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Frantz Joseph for MLB! the next Ray Lewis!
January 18th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Is Leslie Frazier even in the conversation?
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for Head Coach? he should be!
for anything less? keep dreaming!
January 18th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
# priesttj Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Mike Mitchell in the 2nd turned out to be a very solid pick. We had a very solid drat last year.
^^^^^^^^^
Could have picked a backup safety like Mitchell in Round 3 and Round 4 or Round 5 for that matter.
I would have rather had a starting RT like Loadholt be picked in Round 2.
I like Mitchell….but a RT was more of a need.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Raiders 3-4 LB’s
Howard-Brown-Morrison-Alston
the fearsome foursome. LOL.
we need to patch up this O-Line fellas!
any good LB’s in FA ???
January 18th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Trade DMAC for more picks!
January 18th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Raiders 3-4 DL
Seymour-Warren-Kelly
backed up by …
Richardson-Bryant-Gunheim
#1 run stuffing Defense under Rob Ryan
January 18th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
To run a 3-4….the DE’s need to be at least 285 pounds and up. Strong enough to hold the edge and stout enough versus the run.
A big strong space eating NT is needed who is 320 pounds or above.
The other key is getting tough ILB’s who are good versus the run.
The OLB’s need to be able to play standing up and must be athletic enough to rush the passer, blitz, drop back in coverage in zone and be tough versus the run.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
#561…..I find nothing funny about our “so-called” to protect and serve police to arrest a man singing a JETS song.The slippery slope deepens
January 18th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Alston ???
More like
Howard-Brown-McClain-Scott
January 18th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Raiders 3-4 DL
Seymour-Warren-Kelly
backed up by …
Richardson-Bryant-Gunheim
#1 run stuffing Defense under Rob Ryan
^^^^^^^^^
Warren being the starting NT in a 3-4 is no good.
Need someone else who is consistently tougher, stronger and younger.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I’m still in shock over Willie Brown joining Kiffin’s staff at USC…
http://www.dakotatribune.com/willie+brown+not
January 18th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
We can easily find a fat guy in rd 3 or 4.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 15th, 2010 at 6:54 am
the President isn’t advised to make anymore speeches in Missouri because every time he steps on the platform the old farmers start bidding on him!
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# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 15th, 2010 at 6:59 am
sorry if that joke offended anyone.
I thought it was funny because I live in MO and they were the second to last state to free slaves (just 5 months before Texas)
heard that one last night. the wrong crowd perhaps? forgot most of you fellas are Cali democrats
I’ll get sued for using the term “black” haha
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I’m curious, RockMoron..how long have you felt this way about other nationalities?
Get that from your parents, or did this ugly side of you develop as time went on?
January 18th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Alston ???
More like
Howard-Brown-McClain-Scott
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Alston started the past 2 years at OLB, but got hurt both years. Same with Ricky Brown.
both guys are good for ST, but nothing more. same with Sam Williams, Isaiah Ekejiuba & Luke Lawton!
Nick Miller is still a big question mark.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Don’t choke on your mai tai in Miami Charged Up.
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AIG??
You still beating up women?
If so, you still brag about it, or is it more on the hush hush?
January 18th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Ricky,
it’s Monday afternoon and you’re still obsessed over a joke I said on Friday morning? LOL
quit trying to dig into my personal life. It’s not my fault yours isn’t exciting enough for you …
January 18th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
# jhill Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
We can easily find a fat guy in rd 3 or 4.
^^^^^^^^
Exactly….don’t want to pick an overweight two down player like Cody to high with the #8 pick and give him all that money so he can eat his way out of the league and not come motivated to play every game.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Nick Miller will be returning kickoff and punts next year as well as doing his Wes Welker impersonation.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Respecting people of any color is not part of RRS’ faux-religious beliefs. Hint: less Pat Robertson, more Jesus.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
# Norco Bob Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I still pop pills, gave up wine after that Moody Blues concert last year at Ironstone. Bad day.
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Let’s see.
You admit you’re a fall down drunk.
That you shoot up H.
Pill popper.
Admitted that you smoke weed daily, while giggling about “I have a medical card…hee hee”
But you’ve given up wine?
Wow..lofty aspirations realized.
lol..the poster child for ‘THIS IS WHAT DRUGS/ALCOHOL DOES TO YOU’.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Was a simple question, RockMoron.
You made it clear you’re a rac ist piece of crap.
I mean, you were entertained at the notion of slaves being bought, which “made you laugh” according to you, so you won’t mind if I return the favor, and laugh as you cringe while trying to discount you being a scumbag..won’t you?
No expiration date on pointing out when someone is a scuz.
So..again..how long have you felt this way?
Ok, let’s try this.
You have any high top, lace up, metal toe shoes?
Silly haircut?
January 18th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Nick Miller will be returning kickoff and punts next year as well as doing his Wes Welker impersonation.
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I’d trade JaMarcus Russell & Nick Miller right now for Julian Edelman …
January 18th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Ricky, 9 out of 10 times your posts have nothing to do with the Raiders or even football in general.
why come here and waste your time?
January 18th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
think the Cards are finally willing to trade Anquan in the final year of his contract?
Steve Breaston and Early Doucet can probably fill the void.
Either way, if Warner retires I doubt they make a playoff push next year or even win the division …
January 18th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Boldin seems to be wearing down. I think we have enough injury prone WRs.
JLH is outta here, that’s all I know.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
JLH is outta here, that’s all I know.
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he’s under contract!
LOL
January 18th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
rather have doucett, and I’m sure your boy J Russ would too.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
I’m sorry, RaiderRockRacist..I missed your answer.
Well, I saw the diversion reply above, where you hoped that reply would work, but the question still remains.
How long have you looked down on other races?
Quit playing the coward bit. YOU made the comment. YOU stated it was funny..then YOU ran arguably the dumbest reason why you thought it was funny.
Hey ass…saying it was FUNNY BECAUSE YOUR STATE WAS ONE OF THE LAST STATES TO ABOLISH SLAVERY makes you about as low as can be, not to mention one sorry ignorant fool.
So..again..you get this from your parents? Or friends?
January 18th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Good news KoolKell!
“For The Very Obese, Gastric Bypass May Extend Life”
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/health/for-very-obese-gastric-bypass-may-extend-life-184449.html
January 18th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Jhill,
even if we could swing trades for Early Doucet, Craig Davis & Dwayne Bowe …
do you really think Russell could lead this team to the playoffs?
Overall stats in 3 years: 52 percent completion percentage, 6 yards per attempt, 18 TD, 23 INT. sacked 70 times in 31 games. QB Rating of 65. 4083 yards in 31 games = 131 yards per game
I don’t have the stat for fumbles or fumbles lost right now, but I know it’s not pretty either!
January 18th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Ricky,
how many ways can you ask the same questions that still don’t merit a response?
January 18th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
No, I don’t think Russell can lead the team to the playoffs. But he can be the QB on a team led by a strong running game and stong defense. Like the Jets with Sanchez, and the Ravens wth Flacco.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I actually thought Russell looked decent his last 2 appearances when our guys weren’t blowing their blocking assignments.
The funniest statement towards our Oline is how Frye came out for the last start with every pad the trainer could think of, lol!
January 18th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I don’t think Russell can lead the team to the playoffs. But he can be the QB on a team led by a strong running game and stong defense.
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We’d have to find upgrades for Satele, Carlisle, Green, Warren, Kelly, Morrison, Alston/Brown & Eugene in the starting lineup … probably Tom Cable & Sanjay Lal too!
A team that can’t throw the ball, run the ball or stop the run will NEVER make the playoffs. We are still more than 1 offseason away. Maybe even 2 IMO
We need to have a solid “core” group of players. At least 25. Right now I’d have a hard time naming 10 that produce on a consistant basis besides Shane & Nnamdi
January 18th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Well Alston, Brown, and Eugene have already been replaced by Scott, Howard, and Huff.
Carlisle will be replaced by Langston Walker, and Green won’t be back.
I guess that leaves Satele, Warren, Morrison, Lal, and Cable.
Do-able.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I actually thought Russell looked decent his last 2 appearances when our guys weren’t blowing their blocking assignments.
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3 TD’s & 11 INT’s in Year #3 for a former #1 overall draft pick is not considering “making strides”
Jay Cutler threw for over 4500 yards and 25 TD’s in Year #3 and STILL got traded the following year!
if the donks can give up on Jay, we can give up on JaMarcus IMO
January 18th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Man Al Davis chased away all of the marquee free agents this past decade. Instead of attracting the Darren Sharpers and Jonathan Vilmas of the NFL. We settle for the Deangelo Halls and Gibril Wilsons
January 18th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
# Richochet Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Don’t choke on your mai tai in Miami Charged Up.
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AIG??
You still beating up women?
If so, you still brag about it, or is it more on the hush hush?
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I don’t know who or what AIG is. you are as usual, mistaken. I have come to expect mistakes and idiocy from you. Now, start getting all worked up so I can laugh myself silly at your expense again.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I am so sick and tired of this goddamn CIRCUS…..DIE AL DAVIS…
January 18th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
rack of crap !!! got your strap-on… do ya !!!
so how is my bi-polar, manic, obsessive-compulsive little buddy???
ya got yer football helmet on ???
here for a little neeedling, are ya ???
needle away, little buddy…
i’m thinkin’ of buying a stop watch just to time you…
you amazing, speed typing, little dickens !!!
January 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Alston & Brown shared 1 OLB spot (SLB)
so you think Howard at his original spot (WLB) and Scott at SLB can get the job done? ok. i’ll give you that. it’s possible – even though I still think Trevor is a bit weak vs. the run
Eugene on running downs. Huff on passing downs. that never changed, except when Eugene was banged up.
will Langston be retained? If so, he played LG in place of an injured Gallery. He never filled in for Carlisle at RG.
none of these guys have been “already replaced” but most of them should be – including Fargas
January 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I actually thought Russell looked decent his last 2 appearances when our guys weren’t blowing their blocking assignments.
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3 TD’s & 11 INT’s in Year #3 for a former #1 overall draft pick is not considering “making strides”
Jay Cutler threw for over 4500 yards and 25 TD’s in Year #3 and STILL got traded the following year!
if the donks can give up on Jay, we can give up on JaMarcus IMO
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Cutler also had Brandon Marshall an excellent receiver to go with Tony Sheffler, Pro Bowl Center Tom Nalen along with All time Bronco leading receiver Rod Smith a couple of years back. How many pro bowlers did Russell have on his offense? And BTW, the Broncos didn’t give up on Cutler, they got two lst rounders for him. Big difference.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Florida Pete Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
rack of crap !!! got your strap-on… do ya !!!
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Florida Pete, I don’t think richochet has a strap on. I think he lets some dykes strap on and ram him home. At least that what I would think from his posts here.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
[...] Davis better at concealing info than building team – Inside the … [...]
January 18th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Seymour Bush : what do you want, a Trent Edwards comparison?
Russell got outplayed by him too. Even Tyler Thigpen (round 7 in 2007)
the dude doesn’t have it because he doesn’t want it
as a Raider fan you should be insulted everytime this clown suits up and chokes on the field when you know beforehand that he didn’t put the work in. his coaches & teammates are disgusted – why are some fans still making excuses for somebody who doesn’t even try?
January 18th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
the dude doesn’t have it because he doesn’t want it
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the most direct and correct post about Russell this year…
January 18th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
[...] what will happen with Cable. Maybe there have been meetings with Davis, maybe there haven’t. Jerry McDonald of Inside the Oakland Raiders says information from Raider Land has been scarce and doesn’t expect that to change. But [...]
January 18th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
I feel sorry for Paul Hackett & Ted Tollner.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink …
January 18th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
“the dude doesn’t have it because he doesn’t want it”
Also he doesn’t care because what is there for him to strive for he has 50 million dollars.
They should have made him earn that money it might have turned out different….they really need to fix this rookie pay scale its screwing up the League!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I said last 2 outings, not his whole season.
Not quite sure where Walker is going to play, but he was clearly one of the top 5 linemen we had last year. Not sure what kind of statement that is, but I’m sure Al brings him back.
We need to bring in some veteran hogs on the Oline AND draft a young stud.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
The sad thing is, that Jamarcus DID look a little better his last two appearances. That lathargic effort in Denver, with his 2 turnover half at home was PROGRESS!!!
Who knows maybe when he is 34 he should be OK. Can’t we get rid of him for awhile and than bring him back in 7-8 years if he is still around?
January 18th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Mike Nolan any one? http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer
January 18th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
The problem with Athletes today:
Yes they are bigger, faster and stronger but they also pull themselves out of games they do NOT have the endurance the older players had.
You couldn’t get a guy out of a game with a crowbar back in the day now you got guys taking themselves out of games in the 2nd and 3rd quarter.
Because these athletes of today do NOT have the endurance of yesterdays athletes we are seeing more games decided in the 4th quarter than ever. Guys are not as conditioned as they used to be 10-20 years ago and they tire easily thus creating a ton of 4th quarter comebacks.
Lets look at the stats and you will see a huge increase in 4th quarter comebacks in the last few years compared to 20 years ago.
If you ask me its Pathetic to see lazy to these super multi-million dollar lazy douche bags ruining the game!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Mike Nolan should be the front runner for OC position!!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
24 – I’m sitting here in the San Diego rain as well and it is truly a great day to watch the Charger fans suffer. As expected, they are doing a complete 180 on their team overnight.
Despite how painful this year was to endure as a Raider fan, at least I won’t have to take crap from them this offseason.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Another thing did anyone else notice that the SD Chargers talk the most crap during a game and celebrate every play like its the Superbowl?
Just your average mundane tackle and half the SD charger Defense is celebrating Jumping up and down dancing and talking smack in the face of the runner.
Not just one player but every player on that team is chippy.
Stupid losers it was fun watching them eat scrap yesterday.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Nolan is the defensive coordinator for the Bronco’s I doubt he would be hired as an OC.
Just sayin’
January 18th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Nolan brings a very creative D, especially on 3rd downs.
I think we can work with that.
Tom Cable probably can’t spell creative D, if you spot him creative.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
R8eray,
Mike Nolan as the OC of the Raiders?? Tell me why you would like that??
January 18th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Mike Nolan as defensive coach, and we change over to the 3-4 D!!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Text “HAITI” with 9099!
Thank you for your support!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
The philosophy of the defense needs to change not coordinators
January 18th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Mike Nolan is a disgrace. He blew across the bay. He would be infinitely worse than either Cable or Marshall.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
LOL Vegas,
Funny how you fail to mention Henderson blowing blocks on Russell’s 2 turnovers. You know, the same EXACT things Brady did against the Ravens a week later when his Oline didn’t block?
Here nor there though. I know it’s a bitter pill to swallow, but you KNOW Russell will be the QB next year. Might as well just face it and get on the upgrade the Oline and OC bandwagon, lol.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Look what he did with the Broncos “D” overnite!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
The biggest need this off season is stopping the run . That will go a long way in righting this ship.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I actually thought Russell looked decent his last 2 appearances when our guys weren’t blowing their blocking assignments.
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3 TD’s & 11 INT’s in Year #3 for a former #1 overall draft pick is not considering “making strides”
Jay Cutler threw for over 4500 yards and 25 TD’s in Year #3 and STILL got traded the following year!
if the donks can give up on Jay, we can give up on JaMarcus IMO
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How many pro bowlers did Russell have on his offense? And BTW, the Broncos didn’t give up on Cutler, they got two lst rounders for him. Big difference.
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This is why you’re stupid.
The majority of teams do NOT have probowl receivers, dumbass. Yet NO team executed any worse than Russell.
The guy couldn’t hit water from a boat.
Wasn’t he supposed to LIGHT IT UP once Schillens returned?
Instead Schillens made it clear he did NOT want JR on the field.
And yeah, peanut, the Bronco’s did give up on Cutler.
Yeah, they got picks for him, but whether you get picks or get nothing, letting someone go for ANY REASON means as a team he no longer fits in, and you gave up on him.
What do you call it? A nod of approval?
Between the two of you, can’t figure out which one is Dumb..and who’s Dumber.
You decide.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
If we went to the 3-4, we would need at least 3 players if not 4 or 5.
Seymour as a DE no question, Scott on the outside, Maybe Howard as well but he really isn’t stout enough for the 3-4.
Kelly could be a DE but is he really that good? Who in the middle (maybe Mt. Cody)? But the biggest need would be ILB. We would need 2 whole new ones. No way Morrison or Ricky Brown.
Al would have to be patient for that to come around, and that is one thing Al is not. He may die tomorrow, what the hell does he need to be patient for?
January 18th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
The old man better HIRE JIM HARBUAGH if he knows whats good for him, the team, the players, and the fans!
If the Harbaugh is making 1.5 million….then surely the old man Al can offer him 3-4 million a year to get him onboard as head coach! If he can throw away and waste money on Juggs Russell and DHB….then how about paying 3-4 million to a coach who will most likely turn this team around?
http://www.sportinglink.com/2010/01/18/will-harbaugh-make-the-jump-to-oakland/
January 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
1st Rd… McClain…
2nd Rd… Dan Williams…
3rd Rd… Micah Johnson…
run D fixed…
January 18th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
# vegas raider Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
If we went to the 3-4, we would need at least 3 players if not 4 or 5.
Seymour as a DE no question, Scott on the outside, Maybe Howard as well but he really isn’t stout enough for the 3-4.
Kelly could be a DE but is he really that good? Who in the middle (maybe Mt. Cody)? But the biggest need would be ILB. We would need 2 whole new ones. No way Morrison or Ricky Brown.
Al would have to be patient for that to come around, and that is one thing Al is not. He may die tomorrow, what the hell does he need to be patient for?
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I think both Scott and Howard would do very well as stand up OLB’s in 3-4 schemes.
We already know Scott can excel in that role and I think Howard would be solid as well with his speed and athleticism.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
JHill,
Dude I have been just laughing all day. I read the posts from Charlie, You, Rockstar, and others, about “the I told you so’s” and the pro O-line stuff.
What can say? I’ll take my lumps. I think the Jets D is way more important than their O-line. What would you think our score would be if we kicked off and than went 3 and out our first 3 series? They can stick with the run game because they give up 10 points a game.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
The biggest need this off season is stopping the run . That will go a long way in righting this ship.
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“righting the ship”, Snotty Lynn?
Ship isn’t listing…it’s sunk.
Need a massive salvage operation just to decide whether the ship will ever sail again.
Raiders=Mothball Fleet of the NFL
January 18th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
1st Rd… McClain…
2nd Rd… Dan Williams…
3rd Rd… Micah Johnson…
run D fixed…
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Agreed! That would be a GREAT draft!
Doubt Dan Williams lasts into the beginning of round 2 but if he is there when the Raiders pick….it should be a no brainer.
However, in Round 3…I would much rather see the team draft an OT….at least with one of those two 3rd round picks.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Rumor:
Chan Gailey to the Bills…
January 18th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
# Richochet Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
The biggest need this off season is stopping the run . That will go a long way in righting this ship.
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“righting the ship”, Snotty Lynn?
Ship isn’t listing…it’s sunk.
Need a massive salvage operation just to decide whether the ship will ever sail again.
Raiders=Mothball Fleet of the NFL
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Hmmm….the I wonder what the Lions, Bucs, Browns, Rams and Chefs would be considered?
January 18th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
introducing your Raiders 2010 linebacking corps…
Trevor Scott OLB
Micah Johnson ILB
Rolando McClain ILB
Thomas Howard OLB
primary back-up Ellis…
introducing your Raiders 2010 defensive line…
Richard Seymour DE
Dan Williams NT
Desmond Bryant DE
Warren and Kelly can open a Pizza Hut down at the corner…
January 18th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
No doubt about the fact that the Jets #1 defense was the most important factor in their win. Revis is ridiculous!
You saw me wondering out loud what Ryan would be able to do with Huff and Nnamdi like his brother uses Revis.
But those 4 1st rd picks on the oline were VERY impressive. Especially the C.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Rumor:
Chan Gailey to the Bills…
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Terrible for them.
It’s sad….no big name coaches would even consider going there and they at least tried by talking to ShanaRat and Cowher.
Same thing is happening here in Oakland. Ugh.
The old man needs to hire Jim Harbaugh!
Give him what he wants and leave him alone for at least 3 years before evaluating him!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Al was trying to get Wilfork from the Pats last year, but ended up with Seymour.
He’ll get us a fat guy, don’t worry.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
introducing your Raiders 2010 linebacking corps…
Trevor Scott OLB
Micah Johnson ILB
Rolando McClain ILB
Thomas Howard OLB
primary back-up Ellis…
introducing your Raiders 2010 defensive line…
Richard Seymour DE
Dan Williams NT
Desmond Bryant DE
Warren and Kelly can open a Pizza Hut down at the corner…
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Nice! Kelly needs to be kept tho…only at a reduced salary as a backup 3-4 DE.
More depth would be needed on that line.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Fla. Pete,
RaiderDogg said that he was in contact with your agent to get you to fill the DC slot.
Things are looking up as a result.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Think it means anything that Brian Billick has on grey pants and a black sweater and jacket on the coaches show today?
January 18th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
# jhill Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Think it means anything that Brian Billick has on grey pants and a black sweater and jacket on the coaches show today?
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Yeah he stole my clothes at the laundry mat
January 18th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Jhill,
Their O-line gets a great push, and I know they would win halfway through the 3rd quarter. You could just tell.
But they didn’t draft all 4 guys in the first round. Woody and Faneca have been around for awhile, and Woody was kind of a reclamation project.
They just don’t miss any tackles. They pursue and bring you down. Getting 10 yards is hard as hell against the Jets. How easy is it to get 10 yards against us?
January 18th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
BoSJack,
Niagara Falls is receding away from Buffalo at the rate of one yard per year.
McF, one yard per carry.
The symmetry is there.
McF for Marshawn straight up.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
http://www.tauntr.com/content/san-diego-logo-redesigned
HA AH AHA AHA AHA AAHAHAHA
January 18th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
They drafted Manigold and Ferguson pretty high. And I’d have no problem copying the formula of picking up a Faneca and Woody, two former 1st rd picks.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Richochet Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I actually thought Russell looked decent his last 2 appearances when our guys weren’t blowing their blocking assignments.
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3 TD’s & 11 INT’s in Year #3 for a former #1 overall draft pick is not considering “making strides”
Jay Cutler threw for over 4500 yards and 25 TD’s in Year #3 and STILL got traded the following year!
if the donks can give up on Jay, we can give up on JaMarcus IMO
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How many pro bowlers did Russell have on his offense? And BTW, the Broncos didn’t give up on Cutler, they got two lst rounders for him. Big difference.
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This is why you’re stupid.
The majority of teams do NOT have probowl receivers, dumbass.
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Is this guy the dumbest idiot of all time or what? We are not talking about other teams. We’re talking about the Denver Broncos. Can’t you read? You’re not much of a thinker are you pal? In fact, you’re not much on thinking, AND you have more than one bulb out. Do yourself a favor, tap out now and save yourself further embarrasment.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
M Lonetree Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
BoSJack,
Niagara Falls is receding away from Buffalo at the rate of one yard per year.
McF, one yard per carry.
The symmetry is there.
McF for Marshawn straight up.
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Trade DMAC for a barrel (a big one)! Then put the walrus in it and send it over the falls!
January 18th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
jhill Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
They drafted Manigold and Ferguson pretty high. And I’d have no problem copying the formula of picking up a Faneca and Woody, two former 1st rd picks.
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Me neither. They got the good veteran O-line, with a rookie 1st round pick QB and 3rd round pick RB. With that D, they are going to go on a nice run the next 5-6 years.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Tackling, as with most of football is half talent and 95% attitude (thanks Yogi).
Watching the Aints Saturday – they were maniacal on both sides of the ball. RBush manned up for the first time, Pierre refused to go down, Shockey blocked and caught on one leg. And the defense flew around the field. It was quite damn impressive.
Same talent as the past month, but a different attitude.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
All I freakin know is the old man Al or whoever the NEW GM is (hopefully) better draft only O-Line, D-Line, MLB’s and a Kick Returner in this upcoming draft!
Oh and I forgot that along with Skipper and Lal needing to “re assigned” a new special teams coordinator is needed.
Special teams regressed BIG time this past year.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Sometimes I read on this site as people bemoan the man-to-man secondary as an archaic thing, preferring the passe Cover 2 ( the flaws of which have been dissected).
interesting to hear some of the Jet defenders talk after the game. In the first half they played a lot of zone. easy for Rivers to deal with and make plays as he sees it all the time. the players said it was decided at halftime to go man-to-man almost exclusively while blitzing like crazy. Rivers was at a loss to deal with it.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
# Lucifer-666 Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
The problem with Athletes today:
Yes they are bigger, faster and stronger but they also pull themselves out of games they do NOT have the endurance the older players had.
You couldn’t get a guy out of a game with a crowbar back in the day now you got guys taking themselves out of games in the 2nd and 3rd quarter.
Because these athletes of today do NOT have the endurance of yesterdays athletes we are seeing more games decided in the 4th quarter than ever. Guys are not as conditioned as they used to be 10-20 years ago and they tire easily thus creating a ton of 4th quarter comebacks.
Lets look at the stats and you will see a huge increase in 4th quarter comebacks in the last few years compared to 20 years ago.
If you ask me its Pathetic to see lazy to these super multi-million dollar lazy douche bags ruining the game!
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Sorry, but (aside from JaMarcus) this statement isn’t even close to true. It’s a leap of faith conclusion without looking at the rest of the variables.
The fact is that players are in better condition these days than ever before. The workout 365 days a year, eat better, and party less. But there’s another big change in the game and that’s called specialization.
It used to be that most players played every down and very few personnel changes were made, such as going to extra WR sets and the corresponding nickel/dime packages. Now, and maybe for the last 15 years, it’s become envogue to have rotations on the DL, specialized passing down LBs and safeties, RB by committee, etc. What that means is that the game overall is being played faster, since players are fresher late in the game. As a result, those that try to play more start looking bad.
Contrast to the olden days and all game players: they all tired together at roughly the same time. You knew that the guys you were lining up against were as fatigued as you were in the 4th quarter, so it was a matter of macho pride to not come out.
Different times, different approach to the game, hence different player mentality.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
The Jets have not drafted overly well in the last few years. A lot of their players they signed or traded for including Braylon Edwards, Faneca, Damien Woody, Kris Jenkins, Calvin Pace and Bart Scott, Jim Leonard and Lito Sheppard. That’s a lot of starters that they did not draft. They did pretty well with Darrelle Revis tho.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
D’Brickshaw Ferguson was a top 5 pick, and wasn’t that great until this year. Got some veterans around him and he is dominating.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
You contrast that to the Indianapolis roster where basically EVERY starter is an Indy draft choice. Pittsburgh and SD are also very similar to the Indy style. It is the preferred blueprint for building winning teams.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Vegas is right. D’Brickashaw Ferguson had Jet fan talking the “B” word his lst year or two and he has slowly gotten better and better. He has played very well this year.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Richochet Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I actually thought Russell looked decent his last 2 appearances when our guys weren’t blowing their blocking assignments.
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3 TD’s & 11 INT’s in Year #3 for a former #1 overall draft pick is not considering “making strides”
Jay Cutler threw for over 4500 yards and 25 TD’s in Year #3 and STILL got traded the following year!
if the donks can give up on Jay, we can give up on JaMarcus IMO
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How many pro bowlers did Russell have on his offense? And BTW, the Broncos didn’t give up on Cutler, they got two lst rounders for him. Big difference.
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This is why you’re stupid.
The majority of teams do NOT have probowl receivers, dumbass.
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Is this guy the dumbest idiot of all time or what? We are not talking about other teams. We’re talking about the Denver Broncos. Can’t you read? You’re not much of a thinker are you pal? In fact, you’re not much on thinking, AND you have more than one bulb out. Do yourself a favor, tap out now and save yourself further embarrasment.
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Only embarrassment is your butchering of the King’s English, cowardly beater of women.
You, mental midget, ran the whimpering whine about “how many pro bowl WR’s did JR have to throw to.
Who the hell cares if you’re comparing between Denver, a high school team, or whatever.
JR couldn’t hit wide open receivers, dumbass.
Oh..I get it..if they were PRO BOWL WR? Then mysteriously JR will now be accurate?
You’re an idiot, plain and simple.
You’re a wife beater, plain and simple.
You’re a fatass sit at home couch potato, that YOU admitted to, plain and simple.
And you’re a cross posting beyotch, plain and simple.
Not to mention “slow”, lol…so very very slow.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
D’Brickashaw Ferguson is named after Father Ralph de Bricassart, a fictional character in the 1977 novel (and on the 1983 television mini-series) The Thorn Birds, played by Richard Chamberlain.
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I had to look it up. He was named after a Richard Chamberlain mini-series character?? LMAO!! You early 80’s fckrs were high as hell weren’t you?
January 18th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Denver is parting with DC Mike Nolan? WTF? Silly Donks. Former Pats DC Dean Pees is supposedly set to take over. No word yet on where Don Poops will land.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Seymour: Jets recent draft pick starters:
2006: Mangold and Ferguson, 2/5ths of one of the best OLs in the game; Smith and Coleman, 2 solid nickel/dime DBs on the #1 D; Washington, one of the top change of pace RBs
2007: Revis, 2nd best CB in the game (behind Nnamdi of course); Harris starting LB w/127 tackles
2008: Keller, solid starting TE; Lowery, another solid depth DB w/ 3 picks this year;
2009: Sanchez, promising young QB; Greene, heir apparent starting RB
So Gholston aside as someone that’s not living up to 1st round potential, that’s a pretty solid last 4 years of drafting. Easily better than at least half the teams in the league in terms of impact players on a winning team.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
It only gets better:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/18/vincent-jackson-was-arrested-again-before-playoff-game/
January 18th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
hahahahaha. Someone go find Al’s drool rag. Idiot needs it. He’s already back tracking and foaming at the mouth again. And just for your info I have never laid a hand on a woman and I am staunchly against violence against women. Wrong there as well. I also didn’t mention Pro Bowl receivers. I mentioned that Tom Nalen was a pro bowl center. So you are wrong there as well. You don’t get much right. In fact, you don’t get anything right. And you are SO WACK you have a bunch of bulbs out or missing. And BTW, where did I butcher English? (Oh man, THIS should be good!!)
January 18th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
vegas raider Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
D’Brickshaw Ferguson was a top 5 pick, and wasn’t that great until this year. Got some veterans around him and he is dominating
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With Mangold and Faneca he better be playing well!
January 18th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
676. Vincent arrested again: HA HA HA!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Only in lame azz SD would the star football player, maybe the best guy on the team, get pulled over for expired tags and loud music on GAME DAY (LMAO), and get handcuffed and his car impounded!!!
WTF kind of sports town is that?
January 18th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Chris in NY Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Denver is parting with DC Mike Nolan? WTF? Silly Donks. Former Pats DC Dean Pees is supposedly set to take over. No word yet on where Don Poops will land.
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in the crapper ???
just guessing…
January 18th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
What’s up Nation!
My two cents on why the Jets are good. Rex Ryan. They have the same guys there from Mangini days.
The difference is Ryan with his I don’t give a damn and Fu*% the other team attitude.
Just like yesterday the comments he made about the AFC Championship matchup when he said we know yall wanted to see another team playing the Colts, “Tough.” Or something to that effect. Basically I don’t give a fu%# what yall want to see, here we come to crash the party.
Now we all know Football is gung ho full of adrenaline and what guy playing football don’t want to play hard for a guy like that. If the Jets win the Super Bowl, Rex Ryan should be appointed to Commander in Chief of the United States. He’s like Patton, Caesar, or Mel Gibson in Braveheart.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Where did you guys find this richochet guy? The Alameda Mental Crisis Clinic?
January 18th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Where did you guys find this richochet guy? The Alameda Mental Crisis Clinic?
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Just ignore him. He’s a frustrated mental midget who’s main joy is not fottball but hurling lame insults.
What kind of an idiot doesn’t think a pro bowl caliber WR wouldn’t help ANY quarterback.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Sapp and Irvin have to have the worst tailors in the business.
Maroon suit with gold glittering pin stripes? LMFAO!
January 18th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Richochet Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Richochet Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
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Why on Earth do you post all that? It’s not in any type of numerical order nor does it make any real sense. What is the point behind this?
January 18th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
My 2 cents on why Cable gets aluminumed:
The production and development of Al Davis’ premium picks from the last three drafts says all we need to know about Cable.
He benches JaMarcus, semi benches DMac, and steps on DHB’s foot.
Cable’s W2 will be pink and white next week.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I am really sorry you guys. But that richochet guy is wiggety wiggety wack. And that KoolKell and RealMaddenRaider are right with him. Those guys are all scarily deranged. And I mean seriously scarily deranged.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I feel like we really gonna get turned around. Al Davis will hire somebody who definitely will be way better than this guy.
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The_Trenches/entry/view/52485/chan-looking-like-the-man-for-bills
January 18th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Where did you guys find this richochet guy? The Alameda Mental Crisis Clinic?
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Just ignore him. He’s a frustrated mental midget who’s main joy is not fottball but hurling lame insults.
What kind of an idiot doesn’t think a pro bowl caliber WR wouldn’t help ANY quarterback.
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Thanks. I should have known. I initially thought this guy was just saying crazy idiotic stuff and calling me different names just to get a rise out of me. I couldn’t believe he actually believed the things he was posting. That would be just plain nutty.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
davis would hire nolan just cus he used 2 be a bronco coach . hire marc trestman now! keep him for 15 years!! no more firing coaches!
January 18th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Seymour Butts… i mean Bush…
as you make your way through this blog day after day… you will encounter a troll by the name of Richochet… interesting little fellow… loves attention… he likes to be called “strap-on”…
here was my greeting for him earlier:
rack of crap !!! got your strap-on… do ya !!!
so how is my bi-polar, manic, obsessive-compulsive little buddy???
ya got yer football helmet on ???
here for a little neeedling, are ya ???
needle away, little buddy…
i’m thinkin’ of buying a stop watch just to time you…
you amazing, speed typing, little dickens !!!
January 18th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Chan Gailey to Buffalo
January 18th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Trestman
you look at Trestman’s career and you can see he has “made his bones”…
if we do replace Cable…
this guy would be okay with me…
January 18th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Chan Gailey??? Man makes Rob Ryan sound great!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
haha. Good one Florida Pete. Richochet must get a couple of minutes every few hours on the computer at the Belleview Mental Health Center where he can rave and drool before they sedate him.
Hopefully, this is the year we rebuild the lines. If Okung falls to us in the lst round, which he probably will, you have to take him. Picking a DT in the 2nd round would probably be a good idea, and remember we do have two 3rd round picks. If Tony Pike is available in the 3rd, grab him. Spend the other 3rd round on an ILB, and then the other late rounders on OL.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Don’t forget that Al and Dick Nolan, Mike’s dad, go back aways and always had a decent relationship. Having Mike here in some front office capacity might not be the worst thing.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
# jhill Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Sapp and Irvin have to have the worst tailors in the business.
Maroon suit with gold glittering pin stripes? LMFAO!
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Ghetto fabulous…..LOL
January 18th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Yeah, if I’m a Buffalo fan, I’m not happy with that choice.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
The fact is Chaz Schilens can be a Pro Bowl receiver if he avoids the injury bug. Loius Murphy can be that big play guy we have craved for. Darrius Heyward-Bey can carry their water bottles.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Where did you guys find this richochet guy? The Alameda Mental Crisis Clinic?
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Just ignore him. He’s a frustrated mental midget who’s main joy is not fottball but hurling lame insults.
What kind of an idiot doesn’t think a pro bowl caliber WR wouldn’t help ANY quarterback.
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RICHOCHET: And what kind of dumbass would state that the absolute WORST QB IN THE LEAGUE, IN BACK TO BACK YEARS, was that way because of THE RECEIVERS, you fool.
Hey..what could you say?
STILL LMFAO at your total melt down when Russell was benched. Dude, that was a classic pratfall. You could just see you, crying, whining, sniveling…”cable set him up…he did..HE DID!!!!!!!”
And now? When I slap down AIG, you feel “safer with company”? Right away it’s ‘OH..GOODY..SOMEONE ELSE DOESN’T THINK RUSSELL IS A TOTAL FREAKING WASTE OF SPACE..I’m going to rush to see if we can buddy up”..lol..not going to help you.
Accept it, little boy..that XS Russell jersey isn’t worth the cotton it’s made with.
Now, get back to crying, fool.
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Thanks. I should have known. I initially thought this guy was just saying crazy idiotic stuff and calling me different names just to get a rise out of me. I couldn’t believe he actually believed the things he was posting. That would be just plain nutty.
RICHOCHET: You’re welcome to challenge me anytime you so desire, AIG.
You didn’t fare too well last time.
Why do you think now will be any different?
And save the “oh..uh…he thinks I’m someone else”, lol..you, dumbass, already admitted you are.
Prove me wrong, “Seymour”..what was your other handle prior to changing it to Seymour?
Yeah, LMFAO that was so easy to out your sorryass.
told you..If I was a punk like you? If I admitted to beating women like you did? If I stated to one and all that I was a beyotch, and ran across the street because “those are such scary guys”?? I WOULD HAVE CHANGED MY NAME AS WELL.
You felt like a tough guy slapping your ex, didn’t you?
You stated it was because she was banging everyone in town.
You think that might be because your unemployed stay at home fat ass didn’t satisfy her?
January 18th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
If Marshall gets aluminumed with Cable, do we make a play for Mike Nolan? Then do we get Mt.Cody at #8? Spikes in the 2nd?
January 18th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
WILL THE MODS PLEASE BAN THE TROLLS.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Don’t forget that Al and Dick Nolan, Mike’s dad, go back aways and always had a decent relationship. Having Mike here in some front office capacity might not be the worst thing.
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Go back aways? lol…oh..you mean go back a ways.
Got cha.
Except they had a zero relationship, dumbass.
Show me anywhere that they were anything but casual?
they weren’t.
And obviously you don’t know anything about Mike Nolan.
The guy has about as much tact as a flea.
And WHAT THE HELL DOES IT MATTER if his dad knew Al or not? How does that matter? lol…you freaking idiot.
AIG: “Hey, he knew his dad. I’ll bet that makes a difference”…dumbass.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
# 504 Raider Says:
January 18th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
If Marshall gets aluminumed with Cable, do we make a play for Mike Nolan? Then do we get Mt.Cody at #8? Spikes in the 2nd?
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wack-o-chet I am going to ignore your idiocy, not because you scare me or I can’t trounce you, I just (like everyone else here) don’t care a lick what you think about anything.
Possibly. Terrance Cody will most likely drop on draft day. He’s a two down player, and while he did show some desire this last year, the main criticism of him is he takes waaaay too many plays off. Do you think we need another high profile guy that comes with the lazy tag? The number one issue of the Oakland Raiders appears to be on the lines and inside LB. Spikes probably will fall as most ILB’s do on draft day. We could probably find one in the 3rd round that would be just dandy.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Would someone go find Al’s drool rag? He’s ruining the Alameda County Mental Health Crisis Clinic’s computer again with his ravings and droolings.
January 18th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Best post Jerry has had to lay down, way to go Jerry, no punches pulled, our team is So lacking, again….
January 19th, 2010 at 12:33 am
above average owners and above average gms are consistently 1-3(3 may even be a reach) wins away to make the tournament..let that simmer before u tear it apart………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(regular season only, since 05)
AFC SOUTH..jags were 12-4 in 05′,8-8 in 06′, 11-5 in 07′, 5-11 in 08′, 7-9 in 09….5 complete seasons, above average owners and gms would drafted jus a lil bit better and in those 5 seasons 2 or 3 of those close games that could have went the other way. total wins in 5 years- 43!
AFC NORTH..ravens win total 44!!
AFC EAST…dolphins win total 40!……..dont forget 1 win 07′….
AFC WEST…broncos win total 45!!!
NFC SOUTH..bucs win total…a pedestrain 36
NFC NORTH…vikes win total 45!!!
NFC EAST…eagles win total 44!!
NFC WEST..cards win total..37
************our beloved raiders……win total………..20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***********************
NO SUPERBOWL WINNERS since 05′
ALL TEAMS REFERENCED have had gm’s the last 5 seasons.
above average owner and an above average gm= better drafting, better free agent signings, knowing who to resign and at what price to resign them for.
**********************raider win total from 99′-04′(5 seasons) F’n 50!!!!!!!!!************
bottom line, jus own, your employees will ask for your input when needed. winning more games=making more $$$. making more $$ does so much for a BUSINESS. if you owned a business would u continue paying an underperforming employee? lmfao or better yet would you hire someone so qualified that u had a gut feeling that that employee would perform so well and could rapidly turn around moral in the “office” but u dont hire the right trainers and all that potential is lost when that same employee is consistenly late and jus does enough to get by, and after every weekly performance review that employee keeps saying a change will come. (sound familar?) im n sales and maybe i dont own the billion dollar company i work for but if i dont perform i will get “released” (if u reading this makes under the league minimal in ur respected field then u can say FIRED!!!) yet these players/employee’s, coaches/managers and owners/owners(Mr. Davis) still have employment? Irsay (colts owner) is so gangsta he didnt even resign harrison…marvin “oh sh*t i catch everything” harrison after a major knee injury.lol how much did we give javon? so we couldnt sign harrison when schillens went down in the preseason? harrison tutoring DHB, MURPHY, HIGGINS, WATKINS gasp…RUSSELL having a HOF correct him after an incorrect read. irsay’s win total last 5 seasons…65 (me crying)………………….now your arguement is “cant compare Davis to one of the best ran franchises”…right? why not? we use to be the best why not compare to that type of results? 65 wins in 5 seasons….think about that….and while im on my soap box****
leave huff alone..took nnamdi four years**
O-line would get crusched by 2 or more SEC d-lines lol***
January 19th, 2010 at 2:50 am
“O-line would get crusched by 2 or more SEC d-lines lol***”
SEC has had its share of flops
Derrick Harvey, Jarvis Moss, JaMarcus Russell and Quentin Groves to name four.
Question; Why has the SEC top teams Florida and Alabama seem to always avoid USC or Boise St.?
January 19th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Ha. It hurts that the SEC has won the last 4 National Championships in a row, and in fact SHOULD have been given the # 1 ranking one of the years USC was gifted it. Auburn was 13-0 that yr. and would have destroyed USC.
You’ve got it all wrong; it is USC that is avoiding the big SEC teams cuz they know they would be blown out by three TD’S if they dared to play Bama or Florida.
Oh, and why hasn’t USC played Boise St.? (since u brought it up).
January 19th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
A better ? is why does EVERYBODY avoid playing Boise St.?
December 13th, 2011 at 1:47 am
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