Jackson confirms he’s Raiders OC
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 8:36 am in Oakland Raiders.
Hue Jackson confirmed to the Baltimore Sun he accepted the position of offensive coordinator with the Raiders.
Jackson’s statement:
“After much consideration I have decided to accept a position as offensive Coordinator with the Oakland Raiders. I will miss the fans here and I thank them for all the encouragement and support they have shown me while I called Baltimore my home. I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude to Steve Bisciotti, Ozzie Newsome, Dick Cass and especially Coach John Harbaugh who brought me to Baltimore. Baltimore will always hold a special place in my heart and I’m especially thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to work with a world class organization, a top notch coaching staff and some of the best talent in the league.”
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January 26th, 2010 at 8:38 am
This works for me. Jackson, please call JRuss RIGHT NOW!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Go ahead and let iut start sinking back in Chris, lol.
Jamarcus Russell is your starting QB!
Stop building yourself up for a big letdown talking about Gradkowski or Losman. It’s NOT going to happen.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:40 am
And get his chunky rear on a diet asap. We are stuck with him, mightest well make him work.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Weasle says that Russell is in Az working out with some famous Olympic trainer. Says it’s finally been mandated or else he’ll be cut.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I guess some Coaches do want to work for the Raiders.
This looks like a very nice addition. Hue is smart. He knows that if can get Russell to perform he will be able to write his own ticket.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Promote Hue to HC, and Fire Cable Now!!!!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:43 am
7th?
January 26th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Let me repost this for all the dummies that swear the Raiders are still a great franchise and everybody is dying to be a Raider…
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LOL @ People gloating because Hue Jackson “chose” the RAIDERS over the Bears….
Let’s be REALISTIC people…..
Did Gibril Wilson “choose” the “Raiders” over a championship quality team?? Or did he choose 38 million??
Did Javon Walker “choose” to play for the “RAIDERS” over a handful of other suitors (more talented ones) or did he choose 50+ million??
It is much more likely that Hue got an offer he couldn’t refuse… Trust me, he probably would have preferred to mentor Jay Cutler over a lost cause like Jamarcus Russell..
there are some very stupid posters on here LOL
January 26th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Good Morning Nation!!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Weasle says that Russell is in Az working out with some famous Olympic trainer. Says it’s finally been mandated or else he’ll be cut.
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I’m lost… What is “weasel”.. is this a joke… sorry for being naive..
January 26th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Cable has one year left on his contract.
He’ll have nothing to do with the offense or defense this year.
If Jackson gets this offense on track with Russell, he’ll be the head coach after Cable’s contract runs out.
If Jackson doesn’t get this offense up and running, Cable will be out.
Either way, Cable has a SLIM chance of returning after this year.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:45 am
wow Jerrrys on it today!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Is Al still with the team? oh, well then it doesn’t matter.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:46 am
repost -
Paul Hackett was at USC with Hue Jackson from 1998-2000.
He might have a good relationship with Hue?
I need to ask Jerry Mac a question during his live chat.
do teams ever carry an Offensive Coordinator AND Passing Game Coordinator ???
My guess is “no” …
January 26th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Cable is a good coach…. that’s what people are forgetting… The players play for the dude… His play calling is questionable.. But as far as being a HC, he isn’t a bad one.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:48 am
repost –
Hue Jackson played QB at UOP in Stockton.
1987-2000 Jackson was a college coach.
2001-2009 Jackson was an NFL coach.
Jackson began his coaching career in 1987 at his alma mater, the University of the Pacific. After three years there, he moved on to Cal State Fullerton (1990-91), Arizona State (’92-95) and California (’96). At Cal, he was Offensive Coordinator and helped lead the Golden Bears to an Aloha Bowl berth.
His last college post was as Offensive Coordinator for the University of Southern California from 1997-2000. Jackson’s duties in his last three years at USC included the recruiting and early development of Bengals QB Carson Palmer, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Palmer came to USC in 1998. Jackson also helped recruit Matt Leinart before he left USC.
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Is Matt Leinart a free agent?
January 26th, 2010 at 8:48 am
I’m especially thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to work with a world class organization, a top notch coaching staff and some of the best talent in the league.”
poor dude is in for some hardcore culture shock…
January 26th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Weaselbit is a “contributor” to the blog …
Last week, he “reported” that his sister ran into Russell “and 2 big black dudes” at her gym. He filled us in on the trainer and who/what/why Russell was there.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:50 am
# jhill Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Weasle says that Russell is in Az working out with some famous Olympic trainer. Says it’s finally been mandated or else he’ll be cut.
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I think weasle got his wires crossed.
http://www.jrtconnection.com/html/about_rescue.html
Still a good cause.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:50 am
They played for him!!
Yeah, they played so hard for him, they finished 5- 11!!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:50 am
# jhill Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Weaselbit is a “contributor” to the blog …
Last week, he “reported” that his sister ran into Russell “and 2 big black dudes” at her gym. He filled us in on the trainer and who/what/why Russell was there.
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Call me skeptical… But I don’t believe an ounce of that
January 26th, 2010 at 8:50 am
RRS
Al wanted to draft Leinart..
January 26th, 2010 at 8:51 am
jamarcus russell= Coach Killer!
Paul Hacket gets the Ax cause he couldn’t get JR to work at is JOB!
Yeah,it’s all the Coaches Fault,
Sure Al!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:51 am
# Raider O Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:50 am
They played for him!!
Yeah, they played so hard for him, they finished 5- 11!!!!
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Yea, do you think Don Shula would have fared better with probably the biggest bust at QB in the history of the NFL??
another idiot poster……
January 26th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Cable is a good coach….
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But is he a good Head Coach?
I’d like to know what you were impresses with from a HC perspective?
January 26th, 2010 at 8:52 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:46 am
repost -
Paul Hackett was at USC with Hue Jackson from 1998-2000.
He might have a good relationship with Hue?
I need to ask Jerry Mac a question during his live chat.
do teams ever carry an Offensive Coordinator AND Passing Game Coordinator ???
My guess is “no” …
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Hackett is the QB coach and it is common for teams to have a QB coach and OC.
Passing game coordinator and running game coordinators are new titles that have been popping up around the league. Ted Tollner is our passing game coordinator. Not sure what’ll happen with him but the position does seem superfluous with an OC on board.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Now, get Gradkowski on the phone, start studying, and get ready to run an NFL style offense.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Jhill,
Russell is working out hardcore already this offseason?
he’s been in Vegas and he’s been in his hometown to be crowned King Elexis so far this offseason.
those things have been confirmed.
some dude that shows up and says “my sister saw JaMarcus at the gym” doesn’t count as an insider. Remember Bobby’s insider that told us it was a lock the Raiders were drafting BJ Raji? LOL.
these guys are clowns Jhill. not reliable sources for “breaking news”
January 26th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Odds Gradkowski is offered a contract to return, lol?
January 26th, 2010 at 8:54 am
A talking Monkey who calls himself Teabag is calling me an idiot!!
I love this blog.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Don’t be a puzzy Jackson, run the ball no matter what Al and Cable say.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Am I the only one who thinks JaMarcus’ weight issues are completely overhyped? He could come in 30 pounds lighter and it won’t make one damn difference if he doesn’t get control of the mental and technique aspects of the game.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:55 am
# jhill Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Cable is a good coach….
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But is he a good Head Coach?
I’d like to know what you were impresses with from a HC perspective?
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If you listened to the players talk and read between the lines.. They all knew Jamarcus was the problem..
Did you see this team in the Steelers game? They rallied around Grad… They rallied around Grad in the Bengals game..
When Grad went down in the Washington game you felt the air come out of this team..
These things aren’t coincidences.
Hue Jackson will let Cable do what he has to do.. And hopefully Jackson will find a creative way to salvage McFaddens career..
January 26th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Without Gradkowski, we don’t have 1 NFL ready QB on our roster…well maybe Losman if he’s still here.
Bring back Grads in ‘10, period!
JR’s working on his throwing motion, one strand of Mardi Gras Beads at a time…
what a joke!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:56 am
I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HERRERA CALL HUE JACKSON A FALSE RUMOR MONGERER…
January 26th, 2010 at 8:57 am
LMAO @ They played for him!!!
They are 5-11!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:58 am
some dude that shows up and says “my sister saw JaMarcus at the gym” doesn’t count as an insider.
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Hey, I said “contributor”, not insider!
I’m sure if Russell was in NO enjoying the festivities, their would be some youtube or Cam Inman post about it, lol!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Teabag Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Cable is a good coach…. that’s what people are forgetting… The players play for the dude… His play calling is questionable.. But as far as being a HC, he isn’t a bad one.
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Really? Then why the 9+ blowouts under Cable and his inability to motivate them to back to back wins last season? Yeah, they really play hard for him lol.
January 26th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Hue Jackson. I like it! Now Cable won’t be calling the offense anymore. Hopefully, it will result in some better offense.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:01 am
I honestly think the play of Bruce Gradkowski saved Cable’s job this year – just like Mike Bush’s big game in Week 17 did it for him last year …
otherwise we’re 4-12 with JR last year and 3-13 with him this year
Hue Jackson is going to puke when OTA’s start and he sees the walrus in person. I’m sure he was impressed in Week 17 when JR had 2 turnovers and no TD’s and Raider fans on this blog called it one of his most impressive games of the season
January 26th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Chris in NY Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Am I the only one who thinks JaMarcus’ weight issues are completely overhyped? He could come in 30 pounds lighter and it won’t make one damn difference if he doesn’t get control of the mental and technique aspects of the game.
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I agree that Russell has other problems, but at least losing some weight would make him more mobile allowing him to avoid a few more sacks behind this horrible o-line. Also, if you have ever played sports you know that carrying extra weight just affects your entire game….hell he probably can’t learn the offense because his blood sugar is all out of whack and he can’t concentrate for more than 10 minutes lol.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:02 am
# Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Teabag Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Cable is a good coach…. that’s what people are forgetting… The players play for the dude… His play calling is questionable.. But as far as being a HC, he isn’t a bad one.
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Really? Then why the 9+ blowouts under Cable and his inability to motivate them to back to back wins last season? Yeah, they really play hard for him lol.
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it’s something called TALENT.. and the Raiders extreme lack thereof…
Again, you ignore the points made and just read selectively.. A good amount of that has to do with Cables game calling..
Which he will be relieved of…
If you think Chucky (one of the most overrated coaches ever) would fare any better… Than you are a fool.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:03 am
If you listened to the players talk and read between the lines.. They all knew Jamarcus was the problem..
Did you see this team in the Steelers game? They rallied around Grad… They rallied around Grad in the Bengals game..
When Grad went down in the Washington game you felt the air come out of this team..
These things aren’t coincidences.
Hue Jackson will let Cable do what he has to do.. And hopefully Jackson will find a creative way to salvage McFaddens career..
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I notice you didn’t list ONE thing HC related.
The players choosing Cable over Russell doesn’t make Cable a good HC.
The Steelers game? We got lucky. Grads flinging up a pass tha stayed in the air as long as a punt, and Murphy coming down with it was LUCK! Pitts DB dropping the game clinching pick was LUCK!
Anyway …
How about the decisions at the KR position? Nick Miller not IRs until week 16? Holland and Russell returning kicks?
The Oline play?
DHB?
No backup OGs on the roster?
No dime corner on the roster? Holland?
No Mike Bush?
Guys not in shape?
January 26th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Dakota,
you were kind enough last offseason to create a pro/anti list for Terrell Owens in Oakland.
can you create one for Cable & Russell?
that would be interesting to see who’s right & wrong next year after we finish with 4 or 5 wins again.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Dakota,
I’m hoping to make you eat your words on Cable at this time next year. (I know nobody would be happier then you if you were made to eat your words)
Tom Cable is the Head Coach of my favorite football team, and I will back him until the day he gets fired. I get the feeling his current players will do the same.
Fuk Sapp. He’s a media whore.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I as you know attend all Raider home games, and one or two road games a year,..this year we will go to Arizona and Jax,…as you know I want the Cable Guy as HC,..I fear Hugh Jackman as OC is trouble, as he was hired because he told Old Al he can make Russell a decent player.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Now Teabag says it was a lack of talent…so a team that lacks talent beat Pitt, Philly and Cincy?
January 26th, 2010 at 9:07 am
so a team that lacks talent beat Pitt, Philly and Cincy?
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and denver (”dungver” as I like to call them)
January 26th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Ryan Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Dakota,
I’m hoping to make you eat your words on Cable at this time next year. (I know nobody would be happier then you if you were made to eat your words)
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Don’t worry, if the Raiders offense is better next year (which will be the key to winning) then Jackson gets the credit, not Cable.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Why would anyone want Cable back?? Name one thing he improved.
We are worse at rushing, and we still finished 5-11.
We were 6th and 10th at rushing before Cable took control of the team.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:10 am
If this offense tries to be the Air Russell show, it will fail MISERABLY!
We need to FEATURE the running game!
2 TE sets! 1 WR and a FB, single back, 3TEs!
Play action off the run!
Cable going back to focus soley on the Oline and handing out game balls should be a good thing!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Step one: Take Cable’s offense away from him.
Step Two: Ignore Cable’s claim that you can find ZBS linemen late in the draft or off the FA scrap heap and DRAFT SOME FUKING O-LINEMEN!!!!!
Step Three: Forget about 2010 and start dreaming about 2012 cuz Cable is baaaaaack.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:12 am
can you create one for Cable & Russell?
that would be interesting to see who’s right & wrong next year after we finish with 4 or 5 wins again.
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What does this even mean?
Cable supports Jamarcus Rusell. That’s why he’s still the head coach. It was Hackett vs Russell!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:12 am
# Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Now Teabag says it was a lack of talent…so a team that lacks talent beat Pitt, Philly and Cincy?
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Right, because the Saints didnt lose to the Bucs and the Panthers….two CRAZY talented teams LMFAO
continue……
January 26th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Guys not in shape?
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Yep, that sissy girl camp walk-through was an absolute joke.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Teabag Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:12 am
# Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Now Teabag says it was a lack of talent…so a team that lacks talent beat Pitt, Philly and Cincy?
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Right, because the Saints didnt lose to the Bucs and the Panthers….two CRAZY talented teams LMFAO
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So those wins were just normal statistical aberrations? I see, so Cable had ZERO meaningful wins in 2009…hey, I agree!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:19 am
# Raider O Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Why would anyone want Cable back?? Name one thing he improved.
We are worse at rushing, and we still finished 5-11.
We were 6th and 10th at rushing before Cable took control of the team.
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Good point Raider O. People say ‘well, we can’t run behind our O-line’ but they’re missing it entirely. They forget that we actually ran well behind this O-line at one point. It was Cable that made the commitment and said ‘you pass to win’. Not if you can’t pass, you don’t. Bunch of crap.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:20 am
For a team that lacks talent, we have:
1- Lechler is the best punter in the game. ( that really helps the D)
2- Nnamdi The best CB IMO/ or Top 3 CBs.
3- Seymour is in the top 10 for DTs, he shouldn’t play DE in the 4-3 scheme, but he is a great athlete that he can do it.
4- TE Miller is one of the best TE in the game. Also top 10!
Huff, Gallery, and Jano could be PBs soon. IMO
Chaz, Bush, Mario, Murphy, Branch, TH, Scott, and Matt S player well for a group of young guys.
We do need more Talent, but we are better than a 5-11 team!!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:22 am
No team that has lost to the Bucs during current season has EVER won the S/B.Lets hope the Saints can break the spell
January 26th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Chris in NY Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Am I the only one who thinks JaMarcus’ weight issues are completely overhyped? He could come in 30 pounds lighter and it won’t make one damn difference if he doesn’t get control of the mental and technique aspects of the game.
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I disagree. His weight issues are critical. If it takes him an extra second to drop back to pass, get the team and himself to the line, then his lack of being in shape are not overhyped but essential to his being a success. He is unable to learn proper technique due to being an In or Out MVP.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Played*
Later Nation. I have to go study taxes. I hate acct! ( sorry RR)
January 26th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I notice you didn’t list ONE thing HC related.
The players choosing Cable over Russell doesn’t make Cable a good HC.
The Steelers game? We got lucky. Grads flinging up a pass tha stayed in the air as long as a punt, and Murphy coming down with it was LUCK! Pitts DB dropping the game clinching pick was LUCK!
Anyway …
How about the decisions at the KR position? Nick Miller not IRs until week 16? Holland and Russell returning kicks?
The Oline play?
DHB?
No backup OGs on the roster?
No dime corner on the roster? Holland?
No Mike Bush?
Guys not in shape?
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Sure, the Nick Miller thing… that doesn’t fall on the team physician?? Surely, Cable can’t tell an injury and how serious it is.. He is just going off of what is advised to him..
Holland and Russell…. did you have anybody better? Please tell me.. and don’t say Justin Miller please.
What about the OLINE play?? again, talent is the issue here… Not Cable…
DHB… what about him?? Do you really think that Cables hands weren’t tied to play DHB? That was a default decision beyond Cable.
They had a backup OG on the roster… his name was Chris Morris. and seriously… DO you think a backup OG was a glaring problem with this team? If you are going to start pointing out this teams issues.. please don’t start at backup OG.
Again, dime corner… same argument as OG applies… the pass defense was not an issue this season.
Mike Bush… Mike Bush didn’t have a couple HUGE fumbles this season? Mike Bush is what he is.. a RB who has had a couple big games over his career but has not done much aside from that. Please don’t start the Mike Bush argument.. It’s very possible that the dude just isn’t that good.. For a 240 pound back he runs awfully soft.
Guys not in shape.. again, where does player accountability come in? A HC is not a babysitter.. He isn’t a parent. And who wasn’t in shape? I didn’t see a problem with guys out of shape, except for one… And we all know the problem with that guy is the an in the mirror and him alone.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:25 am
LOL. have fun Raider O!
I know I am (sarcasm implied)
wouldn’t you hate to be Al Davis’ bookkeeper as a Raider fan?
you’d be reminded of every bad decision he’s made on a daily basis. Then he’d tell you to make room for more.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:26 am
If we dont stop the run next year it wont matter who the HC or OC is
January 26th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Smart move by Al for once. If next year Cable fails again, he can just promote Jackson to HC to keep the continuity that Al loves so much.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:27 am
LT-M Henderson
RG- Gallery
C- Satele
LG- FA
RT- 1st round pick
let’s pick up the LG of Cable’s choice in FA for cheap and let’s finish up fixing our O w/ the best RT avail in round 1 and a FB in a late round. Yes you’re not supposed to get a RT that high but we drafted Jano in round 1
January 26th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Good hire. Now we got a true brother that will get on Jawalrus’ rear ends. If the Raiders struggle in 2010 then I can totally see Cable being replaced by Hue. I like Cable as a HC but not as an OC.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Cut JaLoser!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:28 am
BTW, I almost forgot. Huff had 3 INTs in the 1st 3 games, but Cable started Eugene over him for 4 games!!
Fire Cable!!
Thx TBB.
Later Getns. That includes You too teabag. lol
January 26th, 2010 at 9:29 am
# Raider O Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:20 am
For a team that lacks talent, we have:
1- Lechler is the best punter in the game. ( that really helps the D)
2- Nnamdi The best CB IMO/ or Top 3 CBs.
3- Seymour is in the top 10 for DTs, he shouldn’t play DE in the 4-3 scheme, but he is a great athlete that he can do it.
4- TE Miller is one of the best TE in the game. Also top 10!
Huff, Gallery, and Jano could be PBs soon. IMO
Chaz, Bush, Mario, Murphy, Branch, TH, Scott, and Matt S player well for a group of young guys.
We do need more Talent, but we are better than a 5-11 team!!
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Dude, you just named 4 good players and a few decent ones and then a bunch of guys who are really irrelevant.. I don’t care about players who show flashes…
this team needs talent.. it lacks a ton of it..
January 26th, 2010 at 9:30 am
# Raider O Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:28 am
BTW, I almost forgot. Huff had 3 INTs in the 1st 3 games, but Cable started Eugene over him for 4 games!!
Fire Cable!!
Thx TBB.
Later Getns. That includes You too teabag. lol
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Uh …. Huff was hurt you dummy.. so yes, his play was limited
January 26th, 2010 at 9:39 am
gallery -LG
January 26th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Teabag,
you are correct that we need more legit talent in here. The most important areaa is our Oline. No one can seriously think we have legit Olinemen in there right now. We aint doing crap until we improve the Oline first and then the Dline.
AIG
January 26th, 2010 at 9:48 am
this team needs talent.. it lacks a ton of it..
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No, I think we need veteran leadership. (More Greg Ellis’ on the team.)
January 26th, 2010 at 9:50 am
We need that QB on the D. A nice run stuffing MLB is what we are lacking, big time.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Unrestricted FAs
74 Cornell Green OT
11 Sebastian Janikowski K
94 William Joseph DT
92 Richard Seymour DE/DT
71 John Wade C
70 Langston Walker OT
54 Sam Williams OLB
Restricted FAs
55 Jon Alston OLB
69 Khalif Barnes OT
57 Ricky Brown OLB
59 Jon Condo LS
31 Hiram Eugene FS
3 Charlie Frye QB
5 Bruce Gradkowski QB
53 Thomas Howard OLB
44 Luke Lawton FB
7 J. P. Losman QB
51 Chris Morris G/C
52 Kirk Morrison ILB
26 Stanford Routt CB
22 Gary Russell FB
Exclusive-Rights FAs
23 Jonathan Holland CB
56 David Nixon OLB
19 Todd Watkins WR
January 26th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Gallery-LG needs a 2nd RD back-up! After that back surgery we really don’t know if he’ll be back to his old self!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Teabag,
We will just agree to disagree on Cable and his HC abilities.
All I know is he now has nothing to do with the defense or offense, so I’m good.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Wonder what the first call between Jackson and Russell will sound like?
Russell – “Yo, dis Dahmarcus phone. who be there”
Jackson – “Hi, JaMarcus. This is Hue Jackson. I’m your new offensive coordinator.”
Russell – “We got new offense coach? Yeah, baby. Man, them plays last year. No good. Too many cornerbacks in da way. Plays no good and everyone blame me.”
Jackson – “Yeah, well, I plan on putting you in situations to succeed. But I wanted to talk to you about coming in and doing some offseason work”
Russell – “Naw, that’s ok coach. King Elexis need to get fitted.”
Jackson – “Oh, yeah. I heard about that. Congratulations. Well, after your event, we can get together to work on the new offense”
Russell – “Naw, plans I got for more.”
Jackson – “What was that son?”
Russell – “Plans I got for more. Vegas going after. Homies party time are waitin for me.”
Jackson – “Well, I’m really anxious to get you in here and start working on next year. The team is paying you quite a bit son. It’s time to put in some work”
Russell – “Son who you callin’ me? Call you son, son! You better realize yourself better. Talk to Davis. This a business trip I’m on! This King Elexis. Talk can’t to me like that!”
Jackson – SH1T!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 9:57 am
# Raider75 Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 7:31 am
You mean someone would rather work in Oakland than with the Bears?
I thought nobody would come here unless no other option was available.
Isn’t that what everyone keeps saying?
I guess some people were just WRONG!
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You need to pay attention just a little better.
Comments tossed out, ad nauseum, was that no QUALITY HEAD COACH would ever choose to coach here.
Granted, many have turned down positions as assts..I mean, after all, when you look at the hiring criteria:
1. You only answer to Al.
2. Only Al can fire you.
3. Doesn’t matter what you game plan, Al will let you know what you should be thinking.
4. Be able to take a right cross, and keep on ticking.
What’s not to like?
But it’s the position at HC that seems to have established top tier coaches avoiding like the plague.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:57 am
re-sign UFA’s Seymour & Janikowski to long term lucrative deals.
slap tender offers on Condo, Gradkowski, Howard, Losman, Routt & Morrison. no long term deals here. just let them stay 1 more season and either prove they deserve a big contract or prove they don’t. we can always use this year to find replacements and groom them as rookies.
re-sign Frye, Alston & Brown if nobody else wants them in FA. we’ll get them for peanuts. Alston & Brown are solid on ST – but they should never start at LB
January 26th, 2010 at 9:57 am
I wonder if Al has told Cable about Jackson yet?
January 26th, 2010 at 9:58 am
I would like to see Langston Walker signed and be inserted at the RG position. Played well, and contributed on huge wholes for Bush to run through.
January 26th, 2010 at 10:02 am
# aig Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Teabag,
you are correct that we need more legit talent in here.
AIG
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Wow.
What a grasp.
“you are correct that we need more legit talent in here.”
You figured that out all on your own? Oh..wait..someone else did. You just felt compelled to add a big DUH??? to the take?
Oh…uh…CrapforBrains?
Right above the post? It shows who posted. Adding AIG afterward means you aren’t the sharpest tack in the drawer.
Maybe you forgot who you were posting as?
Oh…well…that makes sense.
January 26th, 2010 at 10:04 am
I have a feeling we are going to see Cable have a lot of control of the Oline. I think that may have us seeing what a healthy Barnes can do at OT.
LT – Henderson
LG – Gallery
C – Satele
RG – Walker
RT – Barnes
Backups
C – Morris
G – Carlisle
T – Pears
T – Green
January 26th, 2010 at 10:05 am
I would like to see Langston Walker signed and be inserted at the RG position.
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DMAC: you are like the 4th or 5th poster to mention this.
why does everybody assume that Walker can play RG when he’s never done so in his career? He’s played LT & RT and then LG while Gallery was injured for all of 2 games last year until he got hurt himself …
so 2 starts at LG means that you not only have LG locked down, but are solid at RG as well ???
since when?
January 26th, 2010 at 10:05 am
by cable coming back that has to mean that JA-MAN-BOOBS is finally finished right?, please in the name of everything holy get rid of that bum, let GRADKOWSKI be the leader i think he has proven to be, the tean doesn’t respect JM , those three games GRADKOWSKI started we looked like a different team, i know alot of RAIDER fans say that if that bum starts again this year their done with going to the games. so AL please wake up and give the guy who deserves a chance
January 26th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Give Seymour and Jano big money, re-sign Condo and Gradkowski, bring back Howard and Morrison but don’t overpay, the rest are expendable.
1st round pick on best avail RT gives us a OL w/ potential for Cable to work w/ Henderson, Gallery, Satele, FA, 1st rounder
Jackson has weapons in Mcfadden, Bush, Murphy, Schilens, Miller, DHB, Higgins
Use picks 2, 3a, and 3b on DT LB and CB (in whichever order) and Marshall has plenty of talent to work w/
Ellis/Shaughnessey, Warren/draftee, Kelly, Seymour, Howard, Morrison/draftee, Scott, Nnamdi, Johnson, Huff, Branch/Mitchell
January 26th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Barnes never played RT his entire career until last season for a few games and he didn’t play any better than Green there. In fact he got pulled for Erik Pears (who also stunk up the joint – except as 2nd TE)
Barnes, Green & Pears are all trash. Walker might be a better RT if he can get the zbs down. gotta be quick at tackle in the zbs. Walker is like a sloth
January 26th, 2010 at 10:14 am
draft DL in Round 1
draft OL in Round 2
draft MLB in Round 3
draft OL again in Round 3
draft OL again in Round 4
picks in Rounds 5 & 7 can be used on DB’s or maybe a new FB
if Tebow is sitting there in Round 4 I gotta think we grab him though. Low risk, high reward. sort of like Bush & Murphy. nothing like Norris or Bowie!
January 26th, 2010 at 10:14 am
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