Coach until told otherwise
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 4:35 pm in Oakland Raiders.
There are two ways for a head coach to deal with the sort of uncertainty brought to bear by the Raiders.
There’s the Lane Kiffin approach _ show up at the Senior Bowl without a Raiders shield in sight, wearing a gray hat with an NFL logo, decline comment on the record, but send out as many smoke signals as possible to let people know Al Davis has stripped the coach of any authority and that continued employment isn’t necessarily a foregone conclusion.
Or there’s the Bill Callahan approach _ named “captain of the coaches” following the trade of Jon Gruden to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he simply rolled up his sleeves, went to work and conducted himself as a head coach should until finally informed three weeks later when invited by Davis to talk about a contract to be head coach.
As Cable surfaces in Mobile, Ala., this week for the Pro Bowl, expect him the Callahan approach. If Cable talks at all, it will be something along the lines of what he said at the end of the season. He’s already on record as saying he thought he’d be back, no reason to alter that approach now. He’ll wear the right gear and may even have “Team of the Decades” stamped on his forehead.
The Callahan and Cable situations, other than the fact that they’re both offensive line coaches who at the time had the support of their respective locker rooms (that changed dramatically for Callahan following the 2003 season), were dramatically different in that the former was the natural choice to lead a veteran team coming off consecutive division titles and the latter is 9-19 with a youthful team that has no history of success.
Unless Davis has told Cable directly he will remain on the job _ something even Adam Schefter’s definitive “Cable will return story” didn’t claim _ he’s simply working on the assumption he will be the coach until told otherwise.
Judging by how Cable handled the Randy Hanson and ESPN firestorms, he’s not going to need a vote of confidence, whether public or private, to remain sane.
Kiffin, who said later he understood his first-year “honeymoon” to be over after a 4-12 season, couldn’t handle not knowing what Davis was saying and doing behind his back. He couldn’t believe it when he someone outside the organization told him James Lofton had been hired as the wide receivers coach without his knowledge. Kiffin had talked with Lofton, but that was as far as it went.
He played the martyr and began planning an exit strategy.
The silence never seemed to bother Callahan. He was the obvious choice for the job, and many, including myself, figured he’d been told beforehand and that the Raiders simply had elected not to make the decision public. They’d tell us when they felt like it.
The assumption turned out to be wrong. Callahan wasn’t called in to talk contract until March 12 and his hiring was announced March 13.
Davis explained why he proceded that way the following day when Callahan was introduced.
“I wanted to see and we wanted to see Bill function in that role to see how the organization would operate, how would we do in the free-agent market,” Davis said. “And we felt after a short period of time we could compete with anyone.”
The same thing is going on with Cable. Davis is waiting and watching. Even if he’s already decided Cable will be back, there’s no reason to tell him or even his own public relations staff. No reason to let him get comfortable.
Extra points
– The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting the Chicago Bears hope to interview Hue Jackson for their offensive coordinator opening. Jackson interviewed with the Raiders for an undisclosed position, believed to be offensive coordinator. The Raiders said they have conducted no interviews for the head coaching position.
ESPN is reporting Jackson will meet with the Bears Tuesday.
– Looking for some kind of Raiders angle in this year’s Super Bowl? None of their castoffs have made it to this year’s big game _ not a player on either roster who has spent time with the Raiders.
Instead, you’ve got Aaron Kromer, the Saints running game and offensive line coach. Kromer, by the way, worked for the Raiders under Gruden and with Gruden at Tampa Bay and is an aspiring offensive coordinator under Sean Payton.
Hmm . . .
– When tight end Dallas Clark made the Super Bowl, a Miller was elevated to the Pro Bowl from alternate status. Unfortunately, it was Heath Miller, the first alternate from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and not Zach Miller, the second alternate from the Raiders.
Heath Miller caught 76 passes for 789 yards and six touchdowns, Zach Miller had 66 receptions for 805 yards and three touchdowns.
– Peyton Manning insists his young receivers, such as Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie, do an extra hour and a half of film study with him one day a week. That’s above and beyond what they do with their position groups.
You’ll notice the Colts aren’t huge into shifts and motions, either. They just kill you with precision execution that comes from repetitive practice and a gifted quarterback who gets angry if things aren’t perfect.
The Raiders aren’t big into shifts and motions, either. But it’s as if the two teams, when it comes to the passing game, aren’t even playing the same sport.
Of course it’s a game of talent, but it’s also huge parts coaching and executing, matching players to a scheme, and getting those players to think and play as one.
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January 25th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
AL DAVIS: ALIVE UNTIL TOLD OTHERWISE.
January 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Jamarcus: Fat and Lazy Until Told Otherwise!
January 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
2nd. Like my team. 2nd to last in offence
January 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Jerry,
Jawalrus can’t even get into work on time let alone asking the receivers to spend extra time with him. The only time I bet they will spend extra time together is at the strip club.
January 25th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
We are all on the job until told otherwise. No big difference between Cable and everyone else in America.
January 25th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
He’s actually going to Mobile, Ala. to retrieve JaHushpuppy, who has already gained 150 lbs in the young off-season, and has become fused to a leather LazyBoy recliner. Tom Cable will supply the chainsaw that will be used to cut a hole out of the wall to remove Russle from the house. The local fire department will be on hand with the famed “Jaws of Life”, if necessary.
January 25th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
As Cable surfaces in Mobile, Ala., this week for the Pro Bowl,
January 25th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
This is getting old Al. It’s obviously Cable next year. Who else would want to work with this crap going on? If Cable doesn’t want to work with Russell next year, it’s because Russell sucks. Why should the Raider Nation have to suffer through another year of this because Al made a horrible, lame, stoopid decision on Russell? I wouldn’t hire Russell to walk my dog, let alone lead my team on the field.
January 25th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
First of all: Its JaDavis Russell.
Second of all: Any comparisons of anything to do with the Colts and Raiders is a waste of time. The Raiders lead the league in outright baffoonery, stupidity, incompetence and all other sorts of ineptness….a real stupid organization
JaDavis Russell working extra hours? Give me a break…JaDavis is the biggest hustler around, he doesn’t care about ball…his family is set! Not in a culture that doesn’t push players….the Al Davis culture
This team is a rank joke. The way they attempt to do things…how easily they are distracted and the stupid decisions they make.
Just watch to enjoy Sundays…there are only 16 regular season games a year
January 25th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
This is just plain stupid. If Cable’s gonna stay then why in the hell do they not just say “Cable’s gonna stay”? otherwise just pull the damn trigger and fire him! I hope Al isnt waiting to make a run at one of the OCs from the Super Bowl teams, only to get turned down for interviews like he did with Weisinhunt. I wouldnt be mad if he made a run at Frazier, but damn,,,do something!!! Jeez!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Jamarcus Russell, with an extensive and intensive personal training regimen in Phoenix this off-season re-appears at the OTAs with the balletic grace and fire of another big man, Lebron James.
Gone is the beanie and the mink, replaced with a blue collar work ethic and a new precision with his quarterbacking.
Endless hours poring over film and schemes drives him to be completely reformed in his reads and acumen.
Working tirelessly with his receivers he develops a rapport with them a la Manning.
OR
A coupla sessions with the trainer results in boredom and after being crowned King Elexis he repares to his front porch for some sippin’, some puffin’, some good eatin’ and a nap.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Pretty,
It’s not stupid. Cable is the head coach of the Raiders. Al doesn’t owe anyone an explanation till it is otherwise. The only reports you read are reporters wanting to know what’s going on. Cable is being reviewed like every single other coach at the end of the year. It’s just that the press here can’t handle it without having exact words come down from the front office.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Cable staying is admitting defeat. Not really something ya wanna advertise to any great extent.
Yell from the mountaintops, “CABLE IS STAYING!!!”
inspiring.
thud.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Look, we just have to hope the Raiders can hit the roulette wheel.
There is precious little strategy or reason to what they do. They rely on cast off coaches and high motor talentless players to move the team forward.
Hopefully JaDavis decides to do more than go throught the motions
January 25th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
We are all on the job until told otherwise. No big difference between Cable and everyone else in America.
………………
Yeh, there’s no difference between an NFL head coach and a dish washer at Sizzler. Well, except that a Sizzler dish washer has more job security than an Oakland Raiders’ head coach.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Pretty Rick Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
This is just plain stupid. If Cable’s gonna stay then why in the hell do they not just say “Cable’s gonna stay”?
…………..
Because they don’t know. Fans want to believe they’re playing the media. If that’s the case, then that’s even more sad, considering theyr’e up against a Haitian American going to the Super Bowl and New Orleans, just 4 years after the most devastating natural disaster in US history, going to the Super Bowl. But I don’t think it is the case. I don’t think the Raiders have a clue what to do right now. Nobody will come here. They don’t want Cable. But they need someone. They’re probably still trying to ween Harbaugh.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
1hr 34min till Raider Nation Tailgate!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I don’t like to say JaDavis because it insinuates that Russell and Davis are at equal fault for how bad this team is. Nothing could be further from the truth.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
aig Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Jerry,
Jawalrus can’t even get into work on time let alone asking the receivers to spend extra time with him. The only time I bet they will spend extra time together is at the strip club.
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what the difference if they spend extra time with him…..do you really think Jawalrus is gonna enlighten them to anything on the film……watching film with manning and russel are not the same thing
January 25th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
OK, I want to clear the air a little here. Tom Cable has been through the closest thing to emotional hell short of a combat zone. Not only working for Al, which is a strain for anybody, and coaching an inconsistent at best football team with a regressing and raw quarterback, he has been subjected to vilification and abuse by the media, the fans, and persons making false allegations.
I give below statements from individuals directly associated with Cable either domestically or in line with any official investigation:
The District Attorney on Hanson’s allegations:
Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein announced this afternoon that his office has completed its review of the extensive and excellent investigation by the Napa Police Department, including police reports, medical records, interviews of several witnesses present at the time of the incident in question, as well as multiple statements by the alleged victim, Randy Hanson. District Attorney Lieberstein stated, “We have concluded that the facts and evidence developed do not warrant criminal charges be brought against Tom Cable in regards to an incident which occurred on August 5, 2009 in a hotel room at the Oakland Raiders’ training camp in Napa.”
In order to better appreciate the time and process involved in reviewing this matter, it is important to understand the duties of the District Attorney in determining whether or not to file criminal charges. The central job of a prosecutor is to seek justice. Prosecutors are ethically required not to prosecute cases when they believe that it is unlikely that a jury would reach a verdict of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt based on the evidence and facts known to them, and/or that it would not be in the interests of justice to bring such charges. It is the conclusion of this office, therefore, that we do not believe a jury would convict Mr. Cable of any offenses beyond a reasonable doubt.
In applying the above standards, a review of the most credible evidence and likely testimony at trial would establish that there were no blows or punches thrown at or near Randy Hanson, nor were any verbal threats made by Tom Cable towards Mr. Hanson. Based on our review, it appears that during a discussion amongst coaches and Mr. Cable regarding Mr. Hanson’s future with the Oakland Raiders, Mr. Cable became angry and rushed toward Mr. Hanson. At that juncture, one of the other coaches in the room stepped in between the two and Mr. Cable bumped into him, which in turn caused that coach to bump into Mr. Hanson’s chair in which he was leaning back, with his feet upon the table. As a result of the force, Mr. Hanson fell over, at which time he most likely fractured his jaw. This conclusion is supported by the statements of independent witnesses present in the room, including and especially the coach who bumped into Mr. Hanson’s chair. The same witnesses did state that after Mr. Hanson was on the ground, Mr. Cable grabbed him by the shirt . The witnesses also made it clear, however, that at no time during this incident did Mr. Cable strike Mr. Hanson.
Another significant factor affecting our decision is the history of the investigation. This incident allegedly took place at approximately noon on August 5th. The incident was not reported to the police. Later that night, Mr. Hanson went to Queen of the Valley Hospital for an examination. He told them that he had been assaulted but refused to provide details and, when advised that the police would have to be notified per California law, he objected. When the police arrived, Mr. Hanson gave them very few details, refusing to give them important information such as identifying the alleged attacker. As a result of his lack of cooperation, police were unable to locate the room where this had taken place and process it for physical evidence that might have assisted in determining what happened.
Between that date and the end of September, Mr. Hanson declined to be interviewed by police. Again, this postponement in the investigation contributed to the delay in our decision making process. When he did finally come in for an interview, he did so in the presence of his attorney and, for example, refused to explain why he had previously refused the Napa Police Department’s previous attempts to obtain a statement from him. His attorney objected to the question as being privileged. After further discussion, Mr. Hanson basically said he was there because the police asked him and his attorney advised him to do so. The interview he gave was inconsistent with the original short statement he made, leaving out significant facts such as what was taking place prior to Mr. Cable moving towards him.
Subsequently, Mr. Hanson provided an interview to a reporter detailing more facts than he had given to the officer, some of which were inconsistent with previous statements.
A follow-up interview with Mr. Hanson yesterday afternoon failed to clear up the significant inconsistencies in his prior statements.
It should be further noted that within the past week and a half, Mr. Hanson showed up unannounced at the police department and made a statement to the effect that since the Raiders had not given him what he asked for, he would now fully cooperate with the prosecution.
All of these facts and more would be before a jury including the history, the inconsistent statements, and the lack of any evidence from the room in the event that criminal charges would have been filed. Furthermore, felonious assault requires that the assault be willful. The evidence is overwhelming that Mr. Cable did not intend to inflict the injury suffered.
In announcing his office’s decision, District Attorney Lieberstein emphasized that while this case has gained significant attention in the national sports media, it is similar to any other potential criminal case in that it involves serious allegations that, if filed and proven, would have a significant effect on many lives.
Lieberstein concluded that, “our duty is to do the right thing for the right reasons. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, it would be a miscarriage of justice to pursue criminal charges and we will not ask our citizens to give up their valuable time for jury duty, nor will we allow our criminal justice system to be compromised.”
His second ex-wife’s statement:
Tom Cable’s second ex-wife declined to participate in the ESPN report but issued a statement through her attorney, saying:
“I have known Tom Cable for more than 20 years, including 17 years of marriage. Throughout the time I have known him, Tom has never been violent to me or our children. I chose not to speak to the media before now to protect my privacy and that of my children. However, I am very troubled by what is being claimed by others and I felt compelled to speak out about my own lengthy experience with Tom.”
His current wif’es statement about Marie Lutz’ accusations:
Cable’s current wife, Carol, issued this statement through Cable’s attorney:
“I was present at Tom’s house when Marie Lutz came to the house in January of this year. At approximately 5 a.m., we heard someone pounding very loudly on the front door and ringing the doorbell over and over again. When Tom opened the door, Ms. Lutz told him she needed to talk to him, that she needed his help, and begged him to let her into the house. After she entered the house, the two of them had a verbal exchange. At no time did Tom commit any act of violence toward her. After not getting what she wanted from Tom, Ms. Lutz screamed at Tom ‘I am going to ruin your [expletive deleted] life and I am going to ruin your [expletive deleted] career if it is the last thing I ever do.’”
The police were called after this incident and cleared Cable of any wrongdoing.
Do these statements, and the way Tom Cable has conducted himself as coach, indicate a person who is prone to violence.
What really makes me angry is all the people in the media and posting here making the assumption that Cable is guilty of those allegations, which are strongly indicated by the above statements to be FALSE. Yet they go on and on, convinced in their own minds of this man’s guilt. What a lot of crap.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
For those who want to focus their anger on Russell,
A Little Perspective.
The 80yr old GM produced this:
09′ 5-11
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
7 Straight Double-Digit Losing Seasons. (NFL Record)
Al Davis:
Lowest attendance in the NFL.
2nd least valuable franchise in NFL.
In the last 7 years:
5 Head Coaches,
8 Starting QB’s.
1 General Manager, Al Davis
Since Free Agency:
6 winning seasons in the last 20.
3 winning seasons in the last 15.
Do you really believe scapegoating YET ANOTHER Head Coach is going to solve this mess?
January 25th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
MR,
poor analogy.
it would take a Sizzler dishwasher approximately 150,000 hours of work to make what a minimally paid Head Coach earns in a year in the NFL.
150,000 hours of work is about 19,000 work days.
19,000 work days is about 70 years of washing dishes.
70 years of washing dishes or a year of putting up with Raider shenanigans.
Job security is not an issue.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Cable’s a thug.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
M Lonetree, wow. Great breakdown. I am so owned.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Pretty Rick Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
This is just plain stupid. If Cable’s gonna stay then why in the hell do they not just say “Cable’s gonna stay”?
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another sad and very realistic possibility is that davis told cable to QUIT and cable said no FIRE ME…..sound familiar….the next step is to hire coaches without your knowledge
hope im wrong
January 25th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
And you’re a drama queen.
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# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Cable’s a thug.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Here’s the new chant in Alameda: BEAT YOUR WIFE CAYYYYBULL, BEAT YOUR WIFE! CLAP, CLAP. BEAT YOUR WIFE CAYYYYBULL, BEAT YOUR WIFE! CLAP, CLAP. EVERYBODY! BEAT YOUR WIFE CAYYYYBULL, BEAT YOUR WIFE! CLAP, CLAP.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Pffft. So. A drama queen is worse than a thug? In what world?
January 25th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Hey did you mean to sat Senior Bowl?
As Cable surfaces in Mobile, Ala., this week for the Pro Bowl, expect him the Callahan approach.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Hey Jerry, did you mean?
January 25th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I don’t know what happened on #29!!
January 25th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
what channel is the raider nation tailgate going to be on? anybody.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
The Oxygen channel, right before the Oprah marathon.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Seriously, I think it’s the food network.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
7pm? Diners, Drive-ins, and dives is scheduled. oh well
January 25th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Maybe it’s on MSNBC, they always have those prison documentaries, so…
January 25th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
That diners drive ins thing is probably it.
January 25th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
cool
January 25th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I didnt compare the two I just made a statement.
What is your reading level, 3rd grade or 4th ?
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# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Pffft. So. A drama queen is worse than a thug? In what world?
January 25th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
If Cable stays then Im expecting another 5 close wins & 11 more blow outs. I just cant see anything good coming out of this off season circus. I can only imagine what draft day is gonna be like.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
MB, what were you like in high school?
January 25th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
It’s on Food Network!! @10pm eastern
January 25th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
It’s on at 10 western, too. Think Food Channel has an east and west station. I can see it on my preview guide. Says Guy Fieri goes to the Raiders parking lot, in the summary.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
R8eray, seen a post of yours awhile back. u from highland park?
January 25th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
One of 0bamas aids yesterday said the recovery act saved 2 million jobs.
Another aid said the recovery act saved thousands of jobs.
WH Press Secretary Gibbs said it saved a million and a half jobs.
And I thought the Raiders were a circus..
Just Win baby!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
yup!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
i grew up on monterey rd, near rose hill park. what up neighbor.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I went to Burbank Middle School and Franklin High!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
u went to franklin?
January 25th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I’m out here in here in Vegas now! I moved out here after 9/11. Lost my job, so I moved out here when this town was booming! Now…forget about it!! I’m unemployed along with 1/3 of the U.S.!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
when i played pop warner for lincoln hts, alot of my teammates went to burbank. we played at franklin for our home games 1 yr, while they fixed lincoln’s field.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
RMR imo was on the mark…
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Because they don’t know. Fans want to believe they’re playing the media. If that’s the case, then that’s even more sad, considering theyr’e up against a Haitian American going to the Super Bowl and New Orleans, just 4 years after the most devastating natural disaster in US history, going to the Super Bowl. But I don’t think it is the case. I don’t think the Raiders have a clue what to do right now. Nobody will come here. They don’t want Cable. But they need someone. They’re probably still trying to ween Harbaugh.
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Btw, site admin, can we get a quote button, please??
January 25th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
2 of my cousins graduated from franklin in the 90’s, did u know big oscar? played guard for ucla in the late 90’s?
January 25th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Especially this part…
I don’t think the Raiders have a clue what to do right now. Nobody will come here. They don’t want Cable. But they need someone. They’re probably still trying to ween Harbaugh.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
i wouldn’t doubt if al takes a look at that kromer dude.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Probably… that was a while back! Graduated in’94. Man..I’ve done so many drugs (back in the day), people come up to me and say “you remember me?” I’m like “no” that’s baaddd!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
They have a shytty reputation
Treat their coaches like shyt.
It’s counterproductive. Especially when you need good coaching.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
My 2010 Mock Draft
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1. LB ALA. Rolando McClain
2. OG IDAHO Mike Iupati
3. RB STAN. Toby Gerhart
3. DT CAL. Tyson Alualu
4. LB KEN. Micah Johnson
5. WR/KR OLMISS. Dexter McCluster
5. OG Tex.T. Brandon Carter
7. C N.D. Eric Olsen
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*Logan Mankins N.E. (OL)
*Marcus McNeill S.D. (OL)
*Nick Lackey N.O. (C)
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*Free Agent
January 25th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Toby Gerhart highlight reel!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjLh_yO41jw
January 25th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
This was on sports illustrated web site and stuff;
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/149290-cable-looking-for-another-job?eref=fromSI
January 25th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
MB, impeach Obama. Bring back Bush. I want to go back to those prosperous Bush days. People losing jobs, relying more and more on credit, oh, and let’s not forget, leaping out of burning buildings. That Bush era was pure utopia.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Thank you, GG.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
10 more minutes!!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Good evening to all me dear friends in here,..how is everyone doing? God bless.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Bob,3 min. to Raider Nation Tailgate!!!
That’s why nobody is chatting!
January 25th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Huh?…tailgate?…what you mean?
January 25th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Iv been at Lake Natoma all day,..aquatic center,…crappy day weather wise but all good.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
oh s***, there i am. jk!lol.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Food Network! It’s not on…what the f#@k!!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
damn i’m hungry.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Guy Fieri hits a Raiders home game for tailgating with chefs from three local joints. They’re bringing the kitchen to the blacktop and cranking out chicken and waffles; double chili cheeseburgers; steak sandwiches with jalapeno pesto; and smoked pork chops with applesauce.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
wonder what game was that for.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
maybe this show will pump jamarcus up.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
IT’s not on here in the west. it comes on here at 10pm, pacific time.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
First of all: Its JaDavis Russell.
Second of all: Any comparisons of anything to do with the Colts and Raiders is a waste of time. The Raiders lead the league in outright baffoonery, stupidity, incompetence and all other sorts of ineptness….a real stupid organization
JaDavis Russell working extra hours? Give me a break…JaDavis is the biggest hustler around, he doesn’t care about ball…his family is set! Not in a culture that doesn’t push players….the Al Davis culture
This team is a rank joke. The way they attempt to do things…how easily they are distracted and the stupid decisions they make.
Just watch to enjoy Sundays…there are only 16 regular season games a year
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Yep!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Yeah..I thought it was on at 7 pacific!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Im goin to Players Pub on Fair Oaks later MR,..lets get f`n wasted tonight dude.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Player’s pub. Still open? We used to go there in the mid ’90s, when I was a lot younger. We were always out in that area. McGee’s too.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
i’m watching it now on directv. the snake is on.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
# KoolKell Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
For those who want to focus their anger on Russell,
A Little Perspective.
The 80yr old GM produced this:
09′ 5-11
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
7 Straight Double-Digit Losing Seasons. (NFL Record)
Al Davis:
Lowest attendance in the NFL.
2nd least valuable franchise in NFL.
In the last 7 years:
5 Head Coaches,
8 Starting QB’s.
1 General Manager, Al Davis
Since Free Agency:
6 winning seasons in the last 20.
3 winning seasons in the last 15.
Do you really believe scapegoating YET ANOTHER Head Coach is going to solve this mess?
^^^^^^^^^^
More facts that dumb azz Al Davis worshippers need to realize….
January 25th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I think McGees has been gone a while,…on Sunrise,..the pub I go to,..not Players on Sunrise,..the pub down the street on F.O.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
al is going to hire kromer……MMW!!! Al is envisioning Dmac as RBush.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
i barely ate and i’m already hungry watching this.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Hey knight,..could you please post those hourly?..in case old kell cant get out of bed that day?…right on.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
a nasty thought just came to me, does any one else remember the Donald Hollis days.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
# dtrain Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Pretty,
It’s not stupid. Cable is the head coach of the Raiders. Al doesn’t owe anyone an explanation till it is otherwise. The only reports you read are reporters wanting to know what’s going on. Cable is being reviewed like every single other coach at the end of the year. It’s just that the press here can’t handle it without having exact words come down from the front office.
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Wrong….old man Al actually owes explanations to his minority owners/investors and fans of the Raider Nation (especially the ones who waste their money on season tickets on this sad product) on why he makes sorry azz decisions and why he can’t hire a REAL GM/Personnel Man and REAL Head Coach to turn the franchise and team around?
Especially since it’s pretty damn obvious….he sure as hell can’t!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Player’s pub, on FO blvd. I know what you’re talking about. I’ve never even been to Players on Sunrise. Yeh, McGee’s has been gone for a while. There was a Bobby McGee’s in Brea, southern Ca., that just closed a couple of years ago. That place would get packed. Had a friend who lived in Diamond Bar, right down the freeway.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
There was one in Burbank, too, that closed almost a decade ago. In the late ’90s it was a pretty packed on weekends. I think all of the McGees are closed now.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
M Lonetree Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Jamarcus Russell, with an extensive and intensive personal training regimen in Phoenix this off-season re-appears at the OTAs with the balletic grace and fire of another big man, Lebron James.
Gone is the beanie and the mink, replaced with a blue collar work ethic and a new precision with his quarterbacking.
Endless hours poring over film and schemes drives him to be completely reformed in his reads and acumen.
Working tirelessly with his receivers he develops a rapport with them a la Manning.
OR
A coupla sessions with the trainer results in boredom and after being crowned King Elexis he repares to his front porch for some sippin’, some puffin’, some good eatin’ and a nap.
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This is also known as hitting the nail on the head.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
my very 1st NFL/Raider game was against the Dolphins and hollis threw like 4 int and marino lite it up, like 38-7
January 25th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I dont know where the kids go to boogie these days in Sac,..Im up the hill,…couple years ago when I was living on San Juan in F.O., theres a bar there where they were filming an episoide for that show Intervention….I was in a back ground scene,..Fair Oaks just south of Greenback.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Didn’t think anything POSITIVE exciting news from Raiders headquarters would occur today (if ever as long as Al Davis is alive)
I’ll go watch Senior Bowl coverage and pretend the Raiders had real accountable decision makers that would turn this franchise around and be respectable again.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
damn, my deepest sympathies to the season ticket holders, i feel ripped off by getting the sunday ticket superfan the past 2yrs., plus all the bbq’s i’ve had on gamedays cost me some dough, all to watch the raider games.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Random Drug Tester <—– Al Davis fan who wishes Al Davis would quit ruining my favourite team and making it a laughing-stock.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Old Sac is still packed on weekends. I think ther’es a couple of other places where Webber’s restaurant was. That Natomas area. A lot of people go to Roseville now, too. Old Town Roseville gets some good crowds these days.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
# Random Drug Tester Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Random Drug Tester <—– Al Davis fan who wishes Al Davis would quit ruining my favourite team and making it a laughing-stock.
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Ditto!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Dont feel bad for me raiderout…I love going to the games,..totally worth it money wise.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Iv been to C-Webbs out there,…BJ`s,…couple others. I dont know if Vlade still has that place in Old Sac. Tunnel 21, or something like that.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
so i just won 500$ on the tn state lottery. a 3 dollar ticket dudes.. and uhh,. i would like 2 donate it all to the jamarcus russell weight plan
January 25th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
but there isn’t anything like tailgating at a raider game. i remember i went to the raider/charger game in sd for a 5pm game i think in 2001. last time i go to a night game, i was so smashed.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Hit my big two team teaser yesterday….took the Colts and the under 59.5 in the Saint game.
The Vikes blew it by turning the ball over in the red zone too many times which took points off the board.
One of my boys is a huge Vikes fan and he can’t talk about it right now….it will take him at least a week.
Love the line movement so far in the Super Bowl.
started at 4.5 for Indy….went up last night to 5 and today moved to 5.5.
I took the Saints on a teaser and the under.
I also took the Saints plus 5.5 straight up.
Hope the line goes up more!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Im outta here,…theres a bar in El Dorado,….or maybe Ponderosa,..going to get all f`d up tonight,..why not…adios to all me dear friends in here,..damn, I miss you guys already,..til we meet again…
January 25th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
so is there a song thats more douchebaggy than nickelbacks rockstar ?
January 25th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
# raideredoutL.A. Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
but there isn’t anything like tailgating at a raider game. i remember i went to the raider/charger game in sd for a 5pm game i think in 2001. last time i go to a night game, i was so smashed.
^^^^^^^^^
Tailgating at every Raider home game only lasted so long with me.
Raiders management needing to make better decisions and start putting out a better product is more important to me then getting hammered at a Raider tailgate.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
What up Nation?
Man it’s been wild down here in the N.O.
That Saints win yesterday was surreal for this city. People were in the stands hugging each other and crying. It was like a huge church service. Then it got really wild outside. People around the city were shutting down streets and not just the small ones. The whole city partied in the streets in EVERY neighborhood and most were popping fireworks. That seen you all saw of Bourbon Street was the way all neighborhoods were last night. Even the cops had their sirens on full blast and not messing with anyone. It was all love down here.
I watched from home with the family draped in my JaMarcus jersey from (Vegas Raider) and Raiders beanie. But I had fun with everyone else. People were partying with pictures of their fathers and mothers who passed away just to allow their spirit and memory enjoy the victory. EVERY neighborhood sounded like a stadium with loud cheering and music. Thousands did not make it to work today.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
# Norco Bob Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Hey knight,..could you please post those hourly?..in case old kell cant get out of bed that day?…right on.
^^^^^^^^^
Yeah sure….just as long as you let us all know how much you love getting loaded, wasted and hammered every hour.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
ottocrat Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
AL DAVIS: ALIVE UNTIL TOLD OTHERWISE.
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Best post in recent memory.
Kudos!
January 25th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
504 Raider Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
What up Nation?
Man it’s been wild down here in the N.O.
That Saints win yesterday was surreal for this city. People were in the stands hugging each other and crying. It was like a huge church service. Then it got really wild outside. People around the city were shutting down streets and not just the small ones. The whole city partied in the streets in EVERY neighborhood and most were popping fireworks. That seen you all saw of Bourbon Street was the way all neighborhoods were last night. Even the cops had their sirens on full blast and not messing with anyone. It was all love down here.
I watched from home with the family draped in my JaMarcus jersey from (Vegas Raider) and Raiders beanie. But I had fun with everyone else. People were partying with pictures of their fathers and mothers who passed away just to allow their spirit and memory enjoy the victory. EVERY neighborhood sounded like a stadium with loud cheering and music. Thousands did not make it to work today.
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Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Few if any bullsh*t tioting and destruction (My gawd, its YOUR TOWN?!!)
I think katrina brought people together and they can and do behave like good, decent humans.
wish it was the norm…
Congrats again N.O.!~
January 25th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
my song to my hero al davis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_0UXRY_rY
January 25th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Hit my big two team teaser yesterday….took the Colts and the under 59.5 in the Saint game.
The Vikes blew it by turning the ball over in the red zone too many times which took points off the board.
One of my boys is a huge Vikes fan and he can’t talk about it right now….it will take him at least a week.
Love the line movement so far in the Super Bowl.
started at 4.5 for Indy….went up last night to 5 and today moved to 5.5.
I took the Saints on a teaser and the under.
I also took the Saints plus 5.5 straight up.
Hope the line goes up more!
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You take the points baby, but the Saints got to Favre. The fumbles and turn over might lead one to think the Vikes shot themselves and handed it to N.O., but their D applied serious pressure tha reminded me of Brady and the Giants or how Manning looked against the Pats in recent play offs…
Saints could be marching in…
January 25th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
saints have absolutely no chance to beat indy bruh ..
January 25th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
I will be rooting for the Saints, too.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
You might be right Satan. IMO they exhausted everything they had into last nights game. That was the Saints Super Bowl. This will be a classic case of just happy to be here. But you never know.
Stats don’t tell everything: Brees was 17-31, 3 TDs 0 ints. And he was horrible. Brees almost choked it away. Notice late in the 4th and OT Sean Payton knew it and call alot of running plays. Most of Brees throws were way off the mark and many plays he held the ball too long.
Brees felt the pressure of having this entire region on his back and how bad this city wanted to get to Super Bowl. The moment was too big for him. He looked like the Brees that made S.D. draft Rivers.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Here’s the Senior Bowl Opening Scouting Report on Mt. Cody:
Terrence Cody, Alabama, DT
The disappointment surrounding Cody has little to do with his on-field play. The mammoth defensive tackle weighed in at 370 pounds, and looked woefully out of shape. Although few prospects can rival his ability to control the middle of the line, concerns about his weight have raised red flags in some draft rooms.
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Just what we need. Another fat ass that’s too fat to do sh**.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
504,
Glad you can enjoy the jersey and the party out there. If they win the Bowl, that place will be off the chains crazy.
Have a hurricane and a few crawfish for me.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Mt. Cody in round 3 anybody?
Brees was shaky yesterday, I never seen him throw so many wobblers. Couldn’t even spin off a good spiral at times, and that seems like a confidence issue. Trying to aim it, instead of throwing it.
I like the Colts to win, but maybe not cover. But how do you bet against Peyton right now? That guy is unreal.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Vegas,
I’ve never had alcohol in my life so won’t be sippin a hurricane. But I did have a 12 inch shrimp and oyster half and half poboy today with a huge piece of King Cake.
There will be two weeks of partying until the Super Bowl then a week after that is the biggest weekend leading up to Mardi Gras then two days after that is Mardi Gras Day.
Wish you guys could see this stuff man. It’s really something else down here.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
# KoolKell Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
For those who want to focus their anger on Russell,
A Little Perspective.
The 80yr old GM produced this:
09′ 5-11
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
7 Straight Double-Digit Losing Seasons. (NFL Record)
Al Davis:
Lowest attendance in the NFL.
2nd least valuable franchise in NFL.
In the last 7 years:
5 Head Coaches,
8 Starting QB’s.
1 General Manager, Al Davis
Since Free Agency:
6 winning seasons in the last 20.
3 winning seasons in the last 15.
Do you really believe scapegoating YET ANOTHER Head Coach is going to solve this mess?
……………………………………..
You forgot to mention Oakland has the highest team payroll too. Not a lot of bang for the buck.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
If Cody stays fatter and slips to round 2 and we drafted McClain in the 1st and got Mt Cody in the 2nd, I wouldn’t care who else we drafted.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Never in your life? Wow, don’t know if I’ve ever heard of such a thing. More power to you.
I’m down with the oysters and all the seafood. I’ve never been to the South, it’s on the list.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
You might be able to excuse Cody if he played for someone like Un of Colorado and has been sitting around for the last two months. But didn’t this guy just played in the National Championship game three weeks ago? He can’t keep himself in condition for three weeks? These are arguably the most important weeks of this kids life between the National Championship game/Senior Bowl/Combine/Draft. This guy has 3 years and out branded all over him right now. But someone will draft him. Will Cody wake up and become a serious player? Fat chance.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
12 inch Shrimp and Oyster poboy? Now THAT sounds pretty damn tasty.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
504 What do they put on that poboy?
January 25th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Another very good post, Krappy. Concise, legible and without a single misspelled profanity.
And, more importantly, not a single mention of the Raiders win/loss record over the past 7 seasons.
You are really taking my instruction well, Krappy. See all the good things that can happen when you stop being a deranged old knob and learn from your wise, handsome pal Beeecham?
Try another post, Krappy and remember – take it very slow and be sure to be aware of any uncontrollable pant crapping that might occur in all the excitement.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Terrence Cody, Alabama, DT
The disappointment surrounding Cody has little to do with his on-field play. The mammoth defensive tackle weighed in at 370 pounds, and looked woefully out of shape. Although few prospects can rival his ability to control the middle of the line, concerns about his weight have raised red flags in some draft rooms.
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I guess this is one guy we can cross of the list at #8!
January 25th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
LMFAO!
370, and he’s broke!
4 bills easy with fat pockets.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Not surprising ….
Tebow is continuing to struggle under center. His timing and rhythm are off, even for a quarterback working with new receivers. He also seems to be having problems reading the defense, which combined with his elongated release makes him late on some throws. However, he is not hanging his head and is remaining positive and embracing the leadership role.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Seymour,
A shrimp and oyster half and half is fried shrimp on one half and fried oysters on the other half. It’s (dressed, what we call it) with shredded lettuce, tomato, mayo, hot sauce and ketchup on 12 inch French Bread. Depending on where you get it, the shrimp and oysters fall off the poboy and there would be enough to make an additional sandwich (on a seperate bun).
January 25th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I’m amazed that I still see people ranting about drafting Cody. As if watching a slug like JaMarcus wasn’t enough, they want the Raiders to draft a 370 lb sleeping machine.
He’s probably down to 370 after a crash diet.
I’m sure that his weight has caused some red flags, sirens, bells and warning calls of ” LARD AHOY…”
Go back and look through the drafts for the huge linemen drafted in the first. With the rare exception, they almost never pan out. They don’t have the agility to do all that is required of their positions. Coaches don’t want to take out plays from their playbooks, because Mr. Heavy Breather can’t make it to the hole in time.
Pro Bowl rosters are littered with 6-4 and 315.
Guys like Cody, as much fun as it is to speculate on just what he could become, rarely make an impact. Except in the post career belly flop competitions.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I’d like Tebow on the Raiders.
Just not at quarterback. Make him an H-back/special teams captain…
January 25th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
jhill,
Got a link?
January 25th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/insider/news/story?id=4857331
January 25th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story?id=09000d5d815f9058&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
January 25th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Thank you.
January 25th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/24/SP4Q1BMVQQ.DTL
January 25th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Good reports on Tony Pike. He might be a nice mid to late round pick up. He needs to add about 20 lbs for the pro game. I watched him at Cincinnati and he reminds me of Marc Wilson, except with a cheesy looking mustache that has to go.
Biggest problem with Tebow, IMO, is that windmill delivery. Byron Leftwich, had a stronger arm, but he had a long slow delivery too. He couldn’t thrive in the NFL because of that.
January 25th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_14261046
January 25th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
May be just may be the Raiders will have Jamarcus Russell spend 90 days with Tony Horton and force feed him … bad choice of words… the P90X system. May be shed the fat and introduce a little foot speed so he can move around the pocket.
January 25th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Oh! I guess now everybody sees what was obvious to a blind man about Cody. This is one guy who has a real chance to literally eat his way out of the league. I also think he will be plagued with injuries. You can get away with going hard every 3rd in college but it wont wash in this league. He has no stamina and his motor switch’s off way too often.
It also cracks me up to see the media tied in knots over the coaching thing. What is it with this obsession to know who will be the coach when we already have a coach? It seems like total lunacy to me. Wait and see if Cable is fired first then take it from there. It’s Jan 25th and they’re still in hot pursuit……I got a clue for ‘em! The Raiders have a coac and until they don’t RELAX!!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Whooooo….
The big bbq. show is coming up……stay tuned…
January 25th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Hi TJ,…I called Gary today,…I mentioned you, he laughed, I told him whats so damn funny?…he hung up on me.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Raider Nation Baby!! Watch Food Network!
January 25th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Gee wizz.
The secret to a good tail gait is……..
Lots of beer (kegs of bud, miller, and COORS beer.)
Add 20lbs. of burger, + 30lbs of brats. (buns included}(numerous shots of booze.) 15lbs., of tri-tip. (marinated) tortillas. More BEER. add (more) shots…. and other asorted other party “favors”. = Good Times!!!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Well, as you all know, I attend all Raider games,..all home games and maybe 2 road games a year,…our tailgates consist of alot of bbq,…endless bottles of beer,..lots of vodka,..JD,..of course limitless Patron…and pot all over the place,…and pills,..lots of vicodin and Norco,..last year some biitch brought Soma,…flipped us all out…and we blare classic metal…Megadeth…Sabbath…UFO…Motorhead…old Rush as well,..when our buddy brian is around, and he usually is, we allow rap…so there ya have it.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
The Nation Tail Gate looks pretty cool.
Any of you guys make the show?
January 25th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Man…that’s making me hungry!!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Norco Bob…..
(burp) excuse me..
I only get to one or two home games, maybe a roadie. (last one was in Green Bay. when we got our ass whipped, under young Lance.) had to buy lots of booze.. them locals up there can drink..
January 25th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
909,..no reason to excuse yourself,..you are just one of the rest of them,..this blog is filled with complete mental cases,…all with multiple personality disorder,..or they have identity crisis issues,…all seem to have major personal problems, and they deflect them towards the Raiders, or usually the owner,…myself and brian as far as I can tell, are the only sane ones in here,…probably because we drink alot, get high daily,..I pop pills, brian doesnt,..he should,…but 909, youre a mental case,…but thats ok, youre in the right place….you fit in here snugly.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Norco Bob……
I may be crazy, but I’m sure as hell not insane..
That’s what I told them, the last time they asked..lol
January 25th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I guess I’m going to bed hungry….Good Night guys!!
Talk to you in the A.M.!
January 25th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Hi I’m Norco Boob, I get wasted, hahaha, hehehe
Ah man, I got wasted, hahaha, hehehe
Hi I’m Norco Boob, I pop pills, Hahaha Hehehehe.
Did you see that bud? hahaaha, hehehehe.
What a moron.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Norco Bob, that’s what you get for mentioning me, Gary and I have never had a very good relationship.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Hey, I’m Norco Boob, I downed a gallon of Patrone last night, haahaahahaaha, heheeheehehehehe
January 25th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Nice chatting with the grave yard bunch….
Tee time is 6:00am. Take care, everyone……
January 25th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Old kell,..why do you keep spelling Patron incorrectly?..for a old man that claims to drink it alot,..dang.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Old Kell,…you still battling your jealousy issue with Old Al?…why dont you two 80 year olds play nice,…old folks should stick together. lol
January 25th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
TJ,..its because you call other shows, Gary gets offended,..you call Damon and others,…with Gary thats a death sentence.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Old Kell,..he just doesnt understand it,..Old Al is a billionaire, and old Kell hangs in a Raider blog obsessed with jealousy…Old Kell, forget it, you will never reach his status, get over it. lol
January 25th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
D-uh,,,Ima Ima IMA ima IMa…IMA VERY THUCKTHETHFUL REAL ETHTATE MOGUL,..D-UH,…but inthtead of makins big deals,…I I I I live in here, crying that im not a billionaire like Al Davith. d-uh…IMA not jealoth.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Hey old kell, when youre done changing that diaper,..oh never mond, I can see you now,..screaming in your room all alone, hating to hear the truth. Stupid old fool.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Norco, are you sure jealousy is the right word to describe our feelings toward Al? I swear..if I were given the chance to trade places with Al, I wouldn’t. A laughing stock and on his death bed. I’m more jealous of Russell than I am of Al.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Did you get 86′d from player’s pub, Norco? You’re home early.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I thought about meeting you there, too. Glad I didn’t. Looks like it was an early night for you.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Nah I went to Poor Reds,..but it was closed,..unsure why.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Morning Guys…
January 25th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I never said everyone was jealous of old Al,..only one person is,..Old Kell,..obsession, jealousy,…cant go an hour without thinking about him,..but Kells old too,..guess old people get weird,…Kells just an angry old fool.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Hi La Melissa,..wattup.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
In case you have been keeping score on the DM`s I get from famous people,..just got one tonight from Woody Paige.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Norco, the only place you’re going to find anyone jealous of Al is a graveyard.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
And you’d have a tough time finding one there. Most dead people wouldn’t trade places with Al. They’d be wondering what the difference is between that and where they are now.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Bob, maybe you think you know who I am. If ever I called Damon it was 3 years ago once and I’ve called Gary maybe 5 times in my life. So maybe you think you know who I am. Ya’ kno’ the pills and all.
I have no problem with any of those guy’s but I haven’t called KNBR in over a year and maybe 5 times in the last 3 years. I don’t do that stuff anymore at all.
That’s why he laughed at you.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Everybody in here would love to trade places with Mr Davis let’s get real. All of you idiots think you know more than he does. Most of ya’ don’t know if the balls blownup or stuffed.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
TJ,..maybe it wasnt Damon, I assumed it was because Gary hates his callers to call Damon,..Gary hates Damon,…so whomever you called, well Gary banned you for it…but I made it good bro,..feel free to call again. My man!
January 25th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
BHP..
probably not, but our ego is not in the way… we would do the sound logic thing and not try to prove we were smart in the 70’s
January 25th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Meanwhile….
I have been in business for the past 23 years. I submitted fair bid on a job…. I was under cut by 40. per cent.. I most likely will have to lay off, another good hand, Now , I’ve got to kick him to the curb?? Hope and Change? my ass….
January 25th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Trade places with Al?…how stupid,..who would want to trade places with anyone?…I wouldnt,…live your own life, dont trip about trading lives,..thats real odd,…I dont understand why people who dont know Al Davis feel so strongly about him,..personally I dont give a crap about him….good or bad.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
LMN,
sure you would and I wouldn’t give 5Cents to see it. Most of you wouldn’t know the logical thing to do if it bit yu in the ass. Give me a freakin’ break. I read this idiotic crap all the time and maybe 1.5% of you have a clue the rest are out in lalala land.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
You’re right, Al knows more than me. Trading Gruden, drafting Russell… I’d never question such superior knowledge.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
TJ,…I will assume you are a professor at Stanford,…I cant see you in any other line of work. Am I wrong?
January 25th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Priest, Davis rules. Davis/Herrera/Cable. With Russell at QB. Heyward Bey at wideout. Super Bowl. This year.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
LOL.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Im still mad he sold Gruden for 8 million,..I never wanted Russell,..but I still dont give a crap about Al Davis,..when Im watching games he never enters my mind…and when hes gone I wont miss him.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
The biggest jerk though is easily Chris Cohan,..worst owner in sports,..and I go to Warrior games.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Well, I’m obsessed with Al. I like to mess with his loyalists, too.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Norco Bob, I trust becaue he readily admits he’s clueless and doesn’t give a damn. He’s just in it for the enjoyment the rest of you think you know, and that is scary.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Hey this tv show, Parole Board, is awesome.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Who you talkin about TJ?
January 25th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Norco, Cheech and Chong were on George Lopez. Lopez talked about how he went to Cheech’s house, and it took him 45 minutes to back out of the driveway he was so high.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
You didnt need to tell me that MR,..I saw that 2 years ago,..however I did think you would have moved on by now. Hey if thats how you get your kicks,…but I dont of any loyalists in here.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
(burp!) My bad fer bring my cr@p in here….(I’m drinking the beer somebody left in my fridge,,,, hey! it’s a sh%t job, but i’m just the drunk to do it…)
AMF…..
January 25th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I met Cheech at the celeb golf tourney at Edgewood,..hes cool,…Geouge Lopez too,..havent seen his show.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I can’t move on. I’m hooked. I know it’s sad. I probably could use some Norcos and booze.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I wanted to get f`d up tonight, didnt work out though.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
The other owners in the bayarea are ten times as clueless as MR davis and they all supposedly do it the “logical way” and their teams all SUCK!!
So what’s their excuse? why did it take the Saints their entire history to make a SB? The Cards the same and the Jets haven’t been to SB in 45 years and they all domit the “logical way” give me a break will ya’?
January 25th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
MR,..totally,..no joke,..pop some, with liquor,..I promise you you wont give two shyts about Al Davis anymore. Trust me,..I used ot bag on him,..Cohan,..Lew,..but after a while I realized, they dont know I exist, would laugh if they knew I was mad at them,…so I gave it up,..they arent worth it.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
# Norco Bob Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
TJ,…I will assume you are a professor at Stanford,…I cant see you in any other line of work. Am I wrong?
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lol
January 25th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
priesttj Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
The other owners in the bayarea are ten times as clueless as MR davis and they all supposedly do it the “logical way” and their teams all SUCK!!
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The other owners in the Bay Ares? lol. Not exactly a standard to measure against, is it? Bay Area Sports suck!
January 25th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
priest, no team in the bay area has been as bad as the Raiders and for as long. We need to install a device that shocks you every time you lie.
“Hey, look at the the Niners owners..they’re as bad as Al Davi..bzzzzzzzzzzzt Aaaaaaaaaaagggggggggh!!”
January 25th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
*Area*
January 25th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
As far as bay area owners go,..the worst has to be eddie D,..I cant think of another one that the league kicked out and made him give the team his daddy gave him to his baby sister,…and now eddie D has to get Goodells permission to attend a Niner game,…pretty bad,…but I predict he will own a team again,..in L.A.,…you can be a felon in L.A.,..dont matter….by the way, that waitress he assaulted in san mateo is still a millionaire, 2o years later.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
I’ll give it a shot, Norco. I’m starting tonight. Just beer, though.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
eddie D ratted on his crime partner in New Orleans,..testified for the feds against him…he wont be down in new orleans again, if he shows his midget self down there, hes at the bottom of a swamp with cement shoes on.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
priest, no team in the bay area has been as bad as the Raiders and for as long. We need to install a device that shocks you every time you lie.
“Hey, look at the the Niners owners..they’re as bad as Al Davi..bzzzzzzzzzzzt Aaaaaaaaaaagggggggggh!!”
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lol. yep. 5 Super Bowls and while not great as of late, better than our Raiders. And yet tj is spouting off about them being 10 times worse. lol.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
MR, if that really is your assesment then seek help.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
debartolo assaulted a waitress?
January 25th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Nope,..you will need more then brewskis dude,…the Al Davis desease is tough to crack,…pills and reefer needed along with some beers.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
# priesttj Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
MR, if that really is your assesment then seek bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzztttttttt aaaaaaaaaaaaaaghhhh!!!.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
He sure did,..sexually assaulter her…no charges,…shes a millionaire.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
I can’t take pills. I had a panic attack while taking vicodin once, at the dentist. Went into a daze and couldn’t breath. I have an enlarged heart.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
debartolo raped a waitress? Wow.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Well I would get a heart transplant…get a smaller one, so you can take pills.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
No not raped,..he was drunk in a Peppermill type place,..grabbed her aasss,..tried to kiss her,..then slapped her.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
I’m in the mood for a laugh. Priest – what are your predictions for next year on a) the Raiders record, b) Russell’s development and c) who will be our head coach.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
WEll they haven’t been to a SB in 15 years and wont for the next 15 as far as I can see it. The niners are OK if you like mediocre organizations. I know the GM and his family and if he stays they wont win………period.
The Warriors are my team but we haven’t dne a thing since 1976 the Giants since 1989 same as the A’s. The nly team in the BayArea out the 3 major sports that’s been to a championship is the Raiders and you can add the Sharks they are ran very well.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
That’s a good idea, about the heart transplant. I should put that in the comments section of the waiting list. “I want to binge on pain killers without worry”.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
priesttj Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
WEll they haven’t been to a SB in 15 years and wont for the next 15 bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt tzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh
ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
January 25th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
I don’t do predictions ever who knows what this team will look like and you want me to make prediction? based on what you nitwit?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Some folks who cant take vicodin can take Norco….or percocet,..I do em all,…I bought 500 Norcos saturday off craigslist in the bay area,..I dont do it in Sac,…500 for a thousand bucks,..2 bucks each is a steal.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:00 am
priesttj Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
I don’t do predictions ever bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt aaaaggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh son of a b…zzzzzzzzt
January 26th, 2010 at 12:02 am
WEll they haven’t been to a SB in 15 years and wont for the next 15 as far as I can see it. The niners are OK if you like mediocre organizations. I know the GM and his family and if he stays they wont win………period.
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They inherited a pretty big cap mess. Now, I’m not saying I’m impressed with them but they’re doing better than us.
As for the SB. That’s loser talk. ‘haven’t been to a SB in 15 years’. Please. It’s all about winning the SB and they’ve won more recently than us and have 5 rings. Getting to a SB…what…and getting your butt kicked by your former coach. Yeah, that’s something to brag about.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Norco she aint the only one he assaulted he’s done it before and after. He’s a sick bastard. Dwight Clark was nothing more than a pimp.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:04 am
priesttj Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Norco she aint the only one he assaulted he’s done it before bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt aaaaaowwwwwww make it stop!!!”
January 26th, 2010 at 12:05 am
They got there you idiot while the rest were sitting at home watching.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Priest. Please don’t call the radio shows. It’s sets Raider fans back 5 years every time you open your mouth on the air.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:06 am
Ya Im hip about Eddie D,…hes a real daddys boy rich kid sick mother f`r,…his sister wont talk to him, nor will dr dork.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Resorting to name calling is a sign of defeat. Don’t be such a loser Priest. Form a coherent rebuttal to post #220. Your post #223 is garbage. We’re comparing to that other bay area team, remember. The one that’s 10 times worse than us. Come on. I’ll give you some time to make up some bull sh1t. You can do it.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Well these last pills kicked in,..Im out,..goodnight to all me dear friends in here,..I may dream about you all…..zzzzzzzzzzz…..
January 26th, 2010 at 12:10 am
See you guys later. Preist, I’ll take your lie zapper, now. Go ahead and lie all you want to. Later, Norco, Try Some Reality, and you too, Priest. You know I just like giving you s’t.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Later fellas.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:13 am
If you can’t figure that out yourself I can’t help you. I’d love for the Warriors to be anywhere near the Raiders neighborhood histrically. Same with Giants since they’ve been here I was a Giants fan since 1960 haven’t seen them win a thing. Now the A’s and the Raiders I’ll take their bayarea achievements anyday as well the niners. My two favorite teams are the Warriors and the Raiders all I ask is that my team challenge for a championship every ten years. the raiders have done that. The Warriors worst bay with the Giants.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:16 am
# Norco Bob Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
eddie D ratted on his crime partner in New Orleans,..testified for the feds against him…he wont be down in new orleans again, if he shows his midget self down there, hes at the bottom of a swamp with cement shoes on.
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LMAO..I had to school Bree the Flea..might as well school you as well.
He didn’t rat on anyone..he was extorted by Edwards. Only after the feds investigated Edwards did the feds learn about Eddie D.
Eddie D was charged with NOT reporting a felony.
Next time you should ask me first..seriously..save you a lot of grief.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:21 am
BTW Priest..you know even less bout the niners than you do the Raiders.
You would be wise to NEVER challenge me on either.
Something tells me you won’t dare.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:48 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
I can’t take pills. I had a panic attack while taking vicodin once, at the dentist. Went into a daze and couldn’t breath. I have an enlarged heart.
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Have them remove it entirely. It’s like the appendix or tonsils, it’s a useless organ.
You’ll sleep better after it’s gone. No more pangs of guilt to keep you awake. JaMarcus doesn’t have one, and look at him. Partying in Vegas while the team rots.
Get it done before valentine’s day. You’ll feel better for it.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:28 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
debartolo assaulted a waitress?
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It was Cable wearing a suit…
January 26th, 2010 at 2:30 am
Richochet Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:21 am
BTW Priest..you know even less bout the niners than you do the Raiders.
You would be wise to NEVER challenge me on either.
Something tells me you won’t dare.
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Translation: “Hello? Anyone? Please, oh for the love of gawd PLEASE don’t make me go back my pathetic excuse for an existance!!!”
January 26th, 2010 at 4:08 am
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January 26th, 2010 at 4:16 am
Tebow has rough first day at Senior Bowl
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on January 25, 2010 7:53 PM ET
Already tired of Favre Watch 2010? Then can I interest you in a little Tebow Watch?
We pass along reviews of Tebow’s first day at Senior Bowl practice with the knowledge that the buildup to the NFL Draft will be a long one, with many ups and downs for Tebow. Monday was a downer.
Lindsay Soto on NFL Network: Tebow fumbled the first snap from center, then botched roughly 5-6 more during the day. Tebow is used to playing out of shotgun.
Chris Mortensen on Twitter: “First impression from NFL folks on Tebow at Senior Bowl — it is indeed going to be a challenging process for him.”
Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times: “I’m on the sideline at the Senior Bowl practice and let’s just say Tim Tebow is not exactly lighting it up. Horrible mechanics and accuracy.”
Tebow will get a chance to rebound in the next three days of practice on NFL Network.
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don’t we already have a QB who can’t take snaps from under center ???
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December 4th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
Letmewatchthis…
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