Raiders statement
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 11:59 am in Oakland Raiders.
The following statement was issued by the Raiders:
The Oakland Raiders are pleased to announce that Hue Jackson has joined The Oakland Raiders coaching staff as Offensive Coordinator. Jackson is a veteran assistant who has vast experience as an offensive coordinator both at the college and National Football League levels.
Jackson, who most recently as Baltimore’s quarterbacks coach helped the Ravens advance to the postseason in 2008 and 2009, is excited about the opportunity to join the Raiders. Jackson and Coach Cable previously worked together on two college staffs – as assistants at Cal State Fullerton in 1990 and at the University of California in 1996.
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January 26th, 2010 at 11:59 am
So,, Hackett was stripped of OC duties because he didn’t like Russell. This means that Jackson was only hired because he agreed to work with (translation: take the fall for…) Russell.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Jamarcus starting in 2010 = Norco Bob has to double his booze, pot, and pills intake for 2010…damn.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
toid…
January 26th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
4th?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Mr.
Hackett was never the OC to begin with. He was the QB coach.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
“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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uh-huh…
are we sure his agent told him where he’s going???
January 26th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
repost –
Late in the season, there was talk that Hackett’s blunt reviews of JaMarcus Russell didn’t sit well with Davis.
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gotta side with Hackett on this one. He’s one of the best QB coaches in the game and if he calls Russell a bust obviously he knows what he’s talking about.
a lot moreso than a few Raider fans who blame everybody but Russell, despite the fact that he doesn’t “want it” or “get it” as his teammates and other coaches suggest.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Jackson said that while he talked with Cable, most of his time was spent with the owner.
“Tom and I have had some good conversations, but I spent most of my time talking with Mr. Davis,” Jackson said. “What a man. He’s one of the guys in this profession that you would like to have an opportunity to sit down and talk with, let alone work for. My conversations with him led me there. Hopefully, things will work as planned, and I think we’re capable of doing it.”
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Ahhhh yeah, he’s been wanting to be a Raider since before he was born. Dreamed about Al Davis all through his adolescence.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Exactly, AIG. He was the QB coach, and not the OC, because he didn’t like JaMarcus and Davis knew he would emphasize a running game to keep the game out of Russell’s hands. Can you think of a better reason that Tom Cable was calling plays while Hackett was holding a clip board?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
repost –
As OC Jackson’s QB’s were Patrick Ramsey, Tim Hasselbeck, Joey Harrington and Chris Redman…
now he gets JaMarcus Russell & Bruce Gradkowski.
LOL. is this guy a glutten for punishment or what ???
January 26th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Now that we have Jackson AND the fact that he’s familiar with Troy Smith, RFA-Ravens, maybe he’ll recommend to AD that we pick up Smith in the off season to compete for the starting QB position. Jackson has unique inside information about Smith and can really make an informed choice. He certainly won’t want to deal with JaBustus unless they just keep JaBustus around to park the cars & sweep up after practice. I really think JaBustus’s days are about done. If he comes to camp over 250# he’s NFL history – the BIGGEST BUST EVER!
January 26th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
The Jawalrus experiment continues.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Anyhow, this means Russell is staying, and will be our starting QB.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
from PFT:
Maybe Tim Tebow has an excuse for his unimpressive showing in Senior Bowl practices.
ESPN is reporting that Tebow has strep throat.
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timmy needs to think about the possibility that God does not want him to do well at the senior bowl…
just saying…
January 26th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
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” …
so Ted Tollner & Dwayne Board are out?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
repost –
Late in the season, there was talk that Hackett’s blunt reviews of JaMarcus Russell didn’t sit well with Davis.
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a lot moreso than a few Raider fans who blame everybody but Russell, despite the fact that he doesn’t “want it” or “get it” as his teammates and other coaches suggest.
——————————-That’s because dysfunction arrived here waay before Russell did.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Mr.
I didnt like Cable’s playcalling at all. he had a few good moments but the rest were awful. Hackett was never going to be the OC because Cable wanted to be the OC and he prob convinced Al during the interview that he could do it.
Regardless, I’m happy to see they finally put a black man on Jawalrus. Maybe Jawalrus will finally stop his knucklehead BS.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I’m happy to see they finally put a black man on Jawalrus. Maybe Jawalrus will finally stop his knucklehead BS.
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what does that mean? JaWalrus is racist?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
That’s because dysfunction arrived here waay before Russell did.
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so you’re saying that no QB can be successful in Oakland???
January 26th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
be back later. work to do!
January 26th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
“Jackson and Coach Cable previously worked together on two college staffs…”
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Well, that’s probably the closest thing we’ll get to the Raiders confirming that Cable will retain the job.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
aig Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Mr.
I didnt like Cable’s playcalling at all. he had a few good moments but the rest were awful. Hackett was never going to be the OC because Cable wanted to be the OC and he prob convinced Al during the interview that he could do it.
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Oh, yeh….
That’s a better reason than Hackett not liking Russell.
You nailed me there…
January 26th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
AIG, how is a black coach going to help JaMarcus?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
AIG, how is a black coach going to help JaMarcus?
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white men are simply not qualified to bitschslap…
January 26th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
AIG?
You’re a coward, wife beater, AND you’re racist?
The ScumBag Trifecta.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I don’t know if these practices mean much, but Taylor Mays looks like crap in pass coverage.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
lol
January 26th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
HOW ARE YOU GUYS WATCHING THE PRACTICES? SORRY FOR THE CAPS
January 26th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
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January 26th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
white men are simply not qualified to bitschslap…
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What is a “bitschslap”?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Taylor Mays got exposed this year as a coverage safety. His stock is dropping. That just means we’ll take him with the overall #8 pick and try to convert him to running back.
Hey that guy aig is here. He thinks Cables play calling was bunk, I didn’t think it was that bad. + I don’t call Russell Jawalrus, and I realize we have to develop him. + I am not violent against women. I guess only a wack job could confuse our posts.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
white men are simply not qualified to bitschslap…
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What is a “bitschslap”?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Maybe a black coach will get Jabubbagump to go to Janutrisystems to loose the JaKwikway fat……………..
January 26th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
How, Frank? There’s 3 of you insisting that a coach will help Russell solely because he’s black. How so?
January 26th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
“I’m hired as the offensive coordinator, and I’ll be the primary play-caller,” Jackson told the Ravens team website. “That’s my role. It’s a chance to go out and assist the head coach and be the best offense we can be.”
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Assist the head coach….but he didn’t say HC Tom Cable…yes, I am still holding out hope that we fire Cable and save 2010.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
If JaMarcus sucks again, I don’t think Cable will hold back on pulling him out at putting Gradkowski in. He did it this year, and unfortunately that might realistically be our best possible situation for next year. At least they would continue to push each other and switches back and forth would hold both accountable.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Grads is gonna be our starter, 3 tds in the fourth against Pittsburgh is something no Raider qb has done since what Stabler? He keeps us in the game, our playcalling has improved, our young playmakers will be much better this year, and as long as we shore up our OL and get someone other than a FB to return kicks we have alot to be excited about
DON’T SELECT SOME PROJECT WITH EITHER OUR FIRST 4 PICKS!
January 26th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
“I’m hired as the offensive coordinator, and I’ll be the primary play-caller,” Jackson told the Ravens team website. “That’s my role. It’s a chance to go out and assist the head coach and be the best offense we can be.”
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Assist the head coach….but he didn’t say HC Tom Cable…yes, I am still holding out hope that we fire Cable and save 2010.
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yes, asst to the head coach davis…
January 26th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
it’s shocking to see how many idiots walk this planet.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Even if Grads does resign, which is no given, and even if he does start the lst games of the season, which is no given, there is NO WAY he is going to last half a season behind that offensive line without MAJOR upgrades. (See Raiders, Oakland, 2009 season)
January 26th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Im not insisting nothing mr madden raider, but some black kids relate better to a black coach, not saying its right but what if………wouldnt it be better than have to write him off as a bust…………for all that money id try anything AND I get to use all my Ja’s
January 26th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Inonewordraider,
Is that what you want to happen, or is that what you think will happen? If the latter, how so? What indication have you seen that Gradkowski will be our starter next year? I see all signs pointing toward Russell.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
and thats no given =)
January 26th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
#2 will be # 1 again.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Frank,
How do you know some black kids relate better to a black coach?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
# Frank YoooooooLLL Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Im not insisting nothing mr madden raider, but some black kids relate better to a black coach, not saying its right but what if………wouldnt it be better than have to write him off as a bust…………for all that money id try anything AND I get to use all my Ja’s
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Using that criteria, FAT ALBERT should be named as JaBustus’s new coach. There does come a time to cut your losses and move on. We’ve already arrived at that point. Now, it’s time to move on as fas as JaBustus goes. Let him go home and buy a Southern Fried Chicken franchise and live happily ever after.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Mr Real Madden, I was an assistant coach at Mac in Oakland for many many years, then moved on to coach in hayward baseball league, coached all the Del Rio boys in the late 70’s early 80’s and as a hispanic coach I seen alot of disrespect from black athletes to white coaches some was done behind backs and some crap was done out in the open, if Jamarcus is as imature as they say I wouldnt put it past him. Dont claim to be an expert but I have enough coaching years to know what comes down the tubes with the players….
January 26th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Mr.
Florida Pete said it best. that’s my answer to your question.
Sometimes, you need someone who understands how these young guys think to really be able to get their attention. Vince Young said Kobe Bryant was instrumental in helping him. Ocho Cinco said Denzel really knocked some sense into him.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Frank, how do you know those coaches were disrespected because they were white? Respect has to be earned. Nobody’s entitled to it. Black people never disrespect black people? Is that why there’s so much black on black crime? Your rationale that a black player will somehow respond better to a black coach is flawed, at best. Your attempt to explain it just falls flat. You coached football in Oakland…LOL. Please. What the hell is that supposed to mean? Oakland is a very diverse city. It’s not all black.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Frank,
good post. You are absolutely correct.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
You could have Singletary, Tomlin, Green, Sam Jackson and Obama coach that f-in dud and it is not going to matter. I can’t believe that p.o.s. is still on the team, let alone in the NFL.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
AIG, what did Florida Pete say? I don’t scroll up. Not my style. Speak your mind or sit down, dude. I take that as a non answer.
And, of course you need someone who understands young guys to help young guys. But how does that demonstrate that Jackson would help Russell? How does that prove that it takes a black guy to help a young black guy? I asked you how Jackson would be able to help Russell just by being black alone. I didn’t ask you what it takes to motivate young people.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Mr.
Take for example Vernon Davis. Finally another black man of authority told him to stfu and do his work. so far so good no?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
JaMarcus does not have a role model who can show him how to be a leader. Leadership is required at the QB position and Jackson will have to show him the way. Cultural similarities definitely played a role in this decision, matching up the OC and QB. I does matter that he is Black.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
In the days I coached in oakland it was mostly black especially at Mac, being hispanic I was a little privy to some of the goings on about coaches from the black kids and so forth, it was mostly ignorant stuff about white man cant play ball how can they coach stuff, never seen a coach in my 40 years of coaching I have never seen a coach disrespect any kids more than the others. This is what I have experienced in my time as coaching. What have you experience to you have in the field.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Mr.
no one is saying its for sure going to work. I’m saying may be they give it try. Who the hell know if it is going to work.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
AIG,
What does Singletary being black have to do with his ability to motivate Davis? What evidence can you cite that race played a role in Singletary motivating Davis? You seem to think about race an awful lot, applying it to everything. Why?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
And by disrecspect I mean the yelling and raising hell that coaches used to do in the day.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
And Mr Madden you can take the example of it the other way around, Shell didnt have his lockeroom and he was black, just tellin you what I have experienced
January 26th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Frank, the reason the black kids you coached said that white people can’t play ball is because from their experiences, it’s true. That’s not an ignorant statement, just an obvious observation. Again, how do you know that some black kids will only be motivated by black coaches? You’re yet to answer that. You just keep going off topic, and then trying to pass off being a coach in Oakland as expertise. I haven’t seen it. Sorry.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Wow!
yall some racist… smh
January 26th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Thank you for proving my point, Frank. Shell didn’t have his locker room, and he was black. Al probably hired him with the same flawed logic you guys have, that black players will somehow respond to him just because he’s black, like black people speak this coded language to each other. Goes to show Al Davis has slipped in his whole race relations legacy, too. Only a slave owner could have though of trying that sooner.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Most people do relate better to people who are similar to them – that’s only natural. However there’s a lot more to that than skin color – attitude, work ethic, sense of humor, musical taste, etc.
Russell’s problem is that he has no passion for the game. If Jackson can help with that, then great. Personally, I believe Jackson will become as fed up with Russell as every other coach and player on the team. How can you pay $15+ mil to a guy who isn’t even self-motivated?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
SR Raider Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Most people do relate better to people who are similar to them – that’s only natural. However there’s a lot more to that than skin color – attitude, work ethic, sense of humor, musical taste, etc.
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Comment of the day.
Talk about an injection of common sense.
Well put.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
LakeCountyRaider Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
JaMarcus does not have a role model who can show him how to be a leader.
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This is a really good point. What most of you miss, is the game has come SO EASY for this guy up until this level. Pop Warner, Pee Wee, High School, even the SEC, this guy could just go out there and be a Man among boys. That is VERY unusual. He didn’t have to do ANYTHING, and he could excel. Well, that’s not the case in the NFL. Those are paid pro’s on the other side, some of whom take their craft VERY seriously. The mistake the Raiders made was they brought in Dante Culpepper to mentor Jamarcus. Daunte does most of his film study at home, passed out on his couch. They would have been better suited to have Mike Vick mentor Jamarcus from his cell in Leavenworth.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Whatever
Who cares
What this news really means is that Cable is here to stay nothing more nothing less.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Mr Madden, it is an ignorant statement as being disrespectful to coaches of other colors than black, that is what I am saying I have heard it I have seen it, its good enough for me. If it applies to Jabubbagump then so be it if it doesnt I stand by what I have seen and heard, thats all not looking to start a fight and call you names like all the other bloggers you fight with. In fact I call you Mr Madden, alot nicer words than most people call you because I have respect for you, even though you have a different opinion.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Mr.
Grow up. Stop twisting everyone’s posts. The bottomline is they tried a few white guys to motivate him. It didnt work. Now they are going to try a brother to hopefully make it work. Nobody is saying it will work. For all the money and the fact that Al Davis is committed to Jawalrus, I hope it works for our sakes.
Dude, you just love to argue for the sake of it.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
MR Now you’re just going off! Al doesn’t care about race. He will hire the guy he thinks will help him win regardless of race..
January 26th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Russell’s problem is that he has already been paid what else is there for him to earn?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
I think Al hired Jackson to take the fall for Russell. Jackson’s just using the gig as a stepping stone. The typical two way street in Oakland.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
AIG, yes, they tried a few white guys to motivate Russell, and it didn’t work. But you’re saying it’s because they’re white? How do you know that?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Bad business model to keep hiring several guys to try and reach one bad draft choice that has already been paid and thinks there is nothing wrong with his current work ethic.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
# 408RAIDER Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
MR Now you’re just going off! Al doesn’t care about race. He will hire the guy he thinks will help him win regardless of race..
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Not according to AIG, Frank, and Florida Pete. They’re all saying that Al hired Jackson because he’s black, and that only a black man can motivate Russell.
Pay attention, 408 Raider.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Forget black and white guys hire a 4 star chef for that fat lazy loser!!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
MR,
calm down.
finding negativism in every hire and decision (i.e. Hue Jackson) by the Raiders just makes you sound like a buffoon with your pre-ordained agenda.
some circumspection and creativity in your thinking would be a little less non-aesthetic.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# Lucifer-666 Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Forget black and white guys hire a 4 star chef for that fat lazy loser!!
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I agree. But AIG, Frank, and Florida Pete can’t forget about race. They’re convinced Jackson was hired because he’s black.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Saw Stabler last night on diners and dives and they were checking out food at raiders tailgate, he looks in better shape than Jabubbagump
January 26th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
You idiot Mr.
Who the hell knows.
as fans, that’s all we can speculate. That is my speculation. You dont like it. That’s your problem. Unless you actually were in the room with Al, you dont know shcytt either.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Just the fact that Hue Jackson is willingly entering this morass makes me question his sanity.
How can he succeed?
Big Al is doing his best to weaken the team by taking away any authority Cable had. He’s disrespecting his head coach in front of the whole world, making him go the Senior Bowl before “the process” is concluded, just so Big Al can tell Adam Schefter he’s wrong.
The players will know that Cable is hanging by a thread from Day One of camp. Those who don’t want to listen to him, especially those with Big Al Scholarships, simply won’t.
Davis continues to believe that coaches don’t matter, and that only he and the players determine who wins. But he’s wrong, like he’s wrong about everything.
After JaMarcus fails again, Cable and Jackson will get the boot. And Big Al will start all over with another group of stooges who can’t get jobs anywhere else.
The great thing about having Herrera as team spokesman is that he doesn’t put a professional gloss over the team’s disfunction. He’s the perfect flak for Big Al — mean, buffoonish and unintentionally hilarious.
I haven’t seen “Jersey Shore,” but it sounds like a good representation of Big Al’s staff meetings.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
O.K. Dumbass. . . (a.k.a. Richocrap). . . .
You asked someone else to name you 5 things Cable does well:
1. Cable is blunt with his players. If you suck, he tells you suck. When Michael Huff sucked last year, Cable benched him. And that’s made him a better player today. Cable let the $30 million dollar QB have ample opportunity to prove himself (which he never did). And then he pulled the plug on him. Whether or not this was done with the owner’s consent is irrelevant. The point is that he has more clout with the owner than any Raider coach since Gruden. And Jerry has pointed this out to your pee-sized brain on numerous occasions. There are numerous examples of this and I’m not gonna waste another paragraph citing examples for you.
2. Cable wants to be a Raider. He respects what the Raiders are all about and is fully aware of the wacky ways of the owner. You can minimize this all you want, but, frankly – it’s a big deal. If you don’t acknowledge that, you’re an idiot. (of course, this is no news to anyone)
3. The team has finished the season with desire and effort each of the previous 2 seasons. A head coach has one fundamental role on any football team and that is to manage 53 different personalities and keep a team focused until the end. Shortcomings of talent or players simply playing like crap (i.e. Russell) is not in the head coach’s power. I’ll be the first to say that effort should be inbred in every single professional athlete. But, as we’ve seen in years past, that hasn’t been the case around here. None of the coaches between Gruden & Cable got that kind of effort from the players at the end of the season.
4. Play calling. You wanna laugh? Go ahead and laugh dumbass. Transfer all the plays Cable called this year to the Saints or Colts or any of the “respectable” teams and those play calls would have led to success. Was Cable a bit too ambitious given the QB he had to work with? Sure. But you can only dumb down your offense so much. At some point, players have to get it done and they did not. Don’t blame that on the coach. I’ll criticize a guy for being way too conservative, but, not for being ambitious. (i.e. 4 pass plays from the 2 yard line). Guess what – if one of those 4 passes is completed by the QB, we don’t have this conversation.
5. Handled all the crap that was thrown at him this year (some deservedly, some not) with minimal-to-no distraction to his players. He kept his focus on his team, without ever snapping at the media and without losing focus on his players. Players see that and as a result, form a tighter bond with their coach. Sappy? Yeah, whatever – that’s the truth.
By the way, did I mention you’re a dumbass?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Ha! Racist
January 26th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Not convinced Mr Madden, just thinking a change may work………like everyone says he’s been payed already, kind of hard to get motivated no matter what the color coach
January 26th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
You’re saying Jackson was hired as nothing more than a black field hand, so to speak, to motivate Russell, and you’re calling me negative? If what you believe is true, it’s an indication that this franchise is beyond dysfunctional. Al’s now reduced to thinking that the answer is hiring black coaches solely to pump up his black players? I know he’s lost it pretty much already, but if that’s true, he’s a certifiable nut job. He probably needs to be committed.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
aig Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
You idiot Mr.
Who the hell knows.
as fans, that’s all we can speculate. That is my speculation.
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You can speculate, and I can mock your idiotic speculation, especially when it includes a dumb, racist point.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
# Frank YoooooooLLL Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Not convinced Mr Madden, just thinking a change may work………like everyone says he’s been payed already, kind of hard to get motivated no matter what the color coach
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Well, now you’re starting to face reality and making a little more sense, so I give you props. But you still seem to be a little hung up on the idea that a black coach will somehow help black players because he’s black. And then, you debunk your own point, by bringing up Art Shell’s ineptitude. Thanks, genius!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
“By the way, did I mention you’re a dumbass?”
Quote of the day!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Gotta run nice debating with you mr Real Madden Raider. I respect your opinions
January 26th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Im sorry but Obama couldn’t motivate jamarcus’s sorry ass… not even Dr.king, malcom x, nelson mandela, or sam jackson can help this slouch. I almost thought the raiders were going to deny hiring jackson for a while as well though.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
RaiderfanNY,
if someone offered you a million dollars (whatever the going rate is for an OC these days) for a year of working at a game in California would you find it insane to take the offer or insane not to take the offer?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Alright, Frank, nice debating with you too, I guess. Although it would be a stretch to say that I respect your opinions. Suggesting that only black coaches can motivate black players? It’s hard for me to respect idiocy and racism. But I wish you a good day, nonetheless.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I believe that Al hired Jackson because Jackson came in and presented a compelling vision for what he wanted the offense to do. He may have had some specifics relating to Russell, but more likely he just impressed Al with his desire for coaching and his offensive football knowledge. That, and a whole lot of ass kissing.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Mr Madden now I know why so many people call you such rude names, maybe you need to calm down and get you a white anger management coach.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Best Jackson post of the day:
#91 SR Raider
You are more than likely dead on!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Well, SR, that’s a fancy way of putting it. Al hired Jackson to either motivate Russell or take the fall for him. The Russell buck now stops at Jackson. If Russell fails, don’t look at me, it was Jackson. He was supposed to whip him into shape. I find it very trouble that the noted Davis worshipers in here are suggesting that Jackson’s being black will help him motivate Russell. It makes you wonder if that played a role in Al’s decision, too. Figuring he can just hire a black assistant, put him in charge of Russell, and he Russell fails, it’s all on Jackson now, not Davis.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I must repeat myself I never said a black coach will motivate a black player every time, maybe not any of the time but if Jackson is black and Jamarcus is black maybe just maybe it might make an improvement, but I dont think so. And never in my life have i ever been called racist, I have been a victim of racism many times but never accused.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Hue Jackson will do no better than 5 wins if he’s stuck with Russell at QB. his play the past 3 seasons has been atrocious. If he continues on the same path he will be labeled the biggest bust in Raiders (possibly NFL) history …
give Hue an open QB competition. let Russell EARN the starting job. bring back Bruce, Charlie, Danny & J.P. If JaMarcus outplays them and gains the respect from his coaches & teammates, then he should and will start.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Does it ever occur to the media that when it all comes down to it, it’s none of their damned business how long the Raiders want to remain quiet about what their coaching decision process involves.
Some clown speculates that the Raiders have interviewed this guy or that guy.
The Raiders deny it. The guy himself denies it.
Who’s the one being responsible?
The Raiders?
I think not.
So Mr. Jerry, before you repeatedly make fun of this team’s management, just think about that fact for a minute.
The Raiders aren’t the ones who said anything about Cable being let go or not.
It was all media speculation. And THAT is what’s irresponsible.
Could the Raiders make things more simple by just coming out and declaring that Cable is remaining as head coach?
Sure they could.
But if they choose not to, they haven’t done anything wrong because it’s none of your damned business.
If you can’t stand it, then write about something else.
There’s nothing more irresponsible than bogus media proclamations from bogus sources.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I’m not concerned with people who call me names in here, Frank. I speak my mind, if people don’t like it, so be it. Again, I can not respect your arguments when you unnecessarily invoke race. I thought your points today were very stupid. It’s almost as if you were insisting on something that you made up in your own mind. And the real highlight was when you brought up Shell, essentially debunking yourself! Got to thank you for that. It’s like running into the wrong end zone. Thank you for the easy 6.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
You see people this is how racism starts:
“but if Jackson is black and Jamarcus is black maybe just maybe it might make an improvement,”
People who divide and label people by their skin color are racists and Frank your a racist!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Alright, Frank, nice debating with you too, I guess. Although it would be a stretch to say that I respect your opinions. Suggesting that only black coaches can motivate black players? It’s hard for me to respect idiocy and racism. But I wish you a good day, nonetheless.
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C that’s why I’m down with MR that isht is funny!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Meant to say “Who’s the one being IRRESPONSIBLE”, not “responsible”.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Frank YoooooooLLL Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I must repeat myself I never said a black coach will motivate a black player every time,
………….
To even insist that it happens at all is stupid. And if you think it does, I challenge you to prove it. And, with data that you can cite, not with “I was a coach in Oakland. I coached the blacks!”
January 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Hue Jackson saw JaMarcus Russell get outplayed by Charlie Frye first hand in Week 17.
think he forgets that after chatting with Al for a few days?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Mr Madden I brought up shell because like I said before its not a sure thing just a thought, and shell shows that it isnt a sure thing.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# Lucifer-666 Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
You see people this is how racism starts:
“but if Jackson is black and Jamarcus is black maybe just maybe it might make an improvement,”
People who divide and label people by their skin color are racists and Frank your a racist!
………………
Bingo.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I guarantee to you guys that Jackson told AL Davis that he would help JR only if he is willing to compete and lead this team. JR will have to prove himself to his teammates, coaches and AL Davis who wants to win. If he struggles like he did during training camp and preseason, Grad would start.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Jackson was brought here to run our offense not just coach one player….besides the way Jamarcus plays he should be on the defense he gives them the ball so much.
Jackson has a lot of problems to solve not just how to motivate one lazy fat overpaid loser.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
never fails. Vikings aren’t even in the playoffs and ESPN has a feature on Favre. effin’ A! Just imagine if they’d gone to the Super Bowl. Think they’d have had a collective orgasm over there?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
just saying … if all it takes to motivate JaWalrus is a black coach, hire Leslie Frazier as HC today.
then cut the walrus before camp
January 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Jackson has a lot of problems to solve not just how to motivate one lazy fat overpaid loser.
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so true. what part of the offense is working?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
MR,
I believe that you are wrong in your assessment of Hue Jackson being the fall guy.
Russell’s failing are already well-documented and known to the Managing General Partner of the Raiders or he would not have signed off on Cable’s demotion of the QB.
Hue Jackson may be regarded as a chance to salvage the investment in Russell but he was not signed to merely take the fall if JRuss either refuses to put in the work or is incapable of implementing himself as a viable QB.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
# The Big Banana Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Just imagine if they’d gone to the Super Bowl. Think they’d have had a collective orgasm over there?
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O.K., that was funny!
And the answer is. . . . .YES.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
MR – I seriously hope that you’re wrong about Jackson being the fall guy for Russell, but, knowing Al, you’re probably right. The biggest problem with the Raiders is that Al won’t take responsibility for any of this. If he would just step up to a microphone and own up, the healing could begin. Until then, we’ll have these same conversations year after year.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
And If I hear the term “Gunslinger” (Favre) one more time, I’m gonna puke.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
For what it’s worth, my opinion of Jackson’s role is as follows:
He’ll have less to do with Russell’s individual development and more to do with the team-wide offensive concept (i.e. establish a great running game and work the pass off of that).
That philosophy, in itself, will indirectly help Russell’s play.
Asking JaMarcus to carry an offense at this point in his career is clearly a mistake.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
just saying … if all it takes to motivate JaWalrus is a black coach, hire Leslie Frazier as HC today.
then cut the walrus before camp
…………..
Well, if all it takes to motivate Russell is a black guy, why not Gary Coleman?
January 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
“Gunslinger” is a nice way to say the bastard throws way too many interceptions.
Exactly like when a rich guy is considered eccentric when if he wasn’t rich they would call him crazy.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
What do you say you all just quit the “black” talk?
It’s really ridiculous.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
I don’t think Jackson will take the fall, or at least he shouldn’t. If anything, if Jackson can’t get anything out of Russell it will only solidify the argument that Russell himself is the problem. As for the whole black/white thing, come on people.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
We should sign Favvvvvera.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
What do you say you all just quit the “black” talk?
It’s really ridiculous.
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Agreed.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
The ideal situation would be for JaMarcus to sit the entire year next season (remember – Philip Rivers sat on the bench for 2 years in a row before ever starting).
By 2011, Russell would kinda be outta-sight, outta-mind.
All the public negativity that currently surrounds him would be fused a bit (similar to Alex Smith’s & Vince Young’s situations).
And at that point, you would hope that he will have really changed his entire outlook on football and the preparation it requires.
I really wish good things for the kid.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Doug Gottlieb (sp?) just said it may be the darkest day in the history of the Bears because Jackson chose the Raiders over the Bears.
lol
January 26th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
So, at the rate the QB’s are dropping out of the Pro Bowl game, Alex Smith might be next in line!
LOL
January 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
LOL at MR
“Well, if all it takes to motivate Russell is a black guy, why not Gary Coleman?”
Gary Colemen would be cheaper than Jackson!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Any effort and expertise Hue Jackson may wish to interject into the Raiders on the offensive side of the ball will not amount to a chihuahua turd unless the O-line is fixed.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I disagree with you guys. Your assessment on AL Davis is totally false, he doesnt need a fall guy for JR. He knows he messed up with this pick, as a CEO and GM, you cant just evaluate situations from your perspective or others in the organization, AL had to bring a new eye to reveal if JR (whom he invested a lot in him), can be salvageable or should he cut his losses end of training camp. You will see AL will resign Grad with starting QB money which would indicate that it will be open competition rather than a given JR starts.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
# M Lonetree Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Any effort and expertise Hue Jackson may wish to interject into the Raiders on the offensive side of the ball will not amount to a chihuahua turd unless the O-line is fixed.
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Amen.
Just about everything we’re all discussing about the OC, QB, RB’s & receivers is, and has been, totally irrelevant until that O-Line is legit.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
M Lonetree Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Any effort and expertise Hue Jackson may wish to interject into the Raiders on the offensive side of the ball will not amount to a chihuahua turd unless the O-line is fixed.
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Very true.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
# TrueRaider Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I disagree with you guys. Your assessment on AL Davis is totally false, he doesnt need a fall guy for JR. He knows he messed up with this pick, as a CEO and GM, you cant just evaluate situations from your perspective or others in the organization, AL had to bring a new eye to reveal if JR (whom he invested a lot in him), can be salvageable or should he cut his losses end of training camp. You will see AL will resign Grad with starting QB money which would indicate that it will be open competition rather than a given JR starts.
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I agree with you and hope you’re right.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
If Al give Garbagekowski “starter’s money” it will be a major mistake. Garbagekowski has had about 6 decent quarters in his entire career.
fooooook!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Tom Cable said he spread himself to thin by trying to do to much.Big Al hires Jackson,prolly at the behest of Cable as having worked together in the past.It doesnt matter if Big Al hired a Purple person….It’s only on #2’s shoulder’s if he sink’s or swim’s.He’s been paid to do a job.Do it or step aside
January 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
TrueRaider – I so hope you’re right. That would be how it would go down in a functioning organization.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I believe Russell was drafted in 07′, no?
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 26th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
If Al give Garbagekowski “starter’s money” it will be a major mistake. Garbagekowski has had about 6 decent quarters in his entire career.
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he paid a walrus 32 mil guaranteed and there is no cap.
who cares what Bruce earns? he’ll have to fight for the job just like everybody else. plus that is 6 decent quarters Russell doesn’t have on his resume last season
January 26th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Dakota,
I agree with you about paying beaucoup bucks to Bruce, but McF is paid “starter’s money” – how many decent quarters has he had?
January 26th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
lmao!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Remember fellas. . . .
It’s not my money.
It’s not your money.
Until Al actually refuses to dish out money for a player, then I’ll worry about over-paying a guy.
He may be cheap when it comes to coaches, but, he’s never hesitated to fork out cash for a player he wants.
So quit worrying so much about the money side of things.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
M Lonetree Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Dakota,
I agree with you about paying beaucoup bucks to Bruce, but McF is paid “starter’s money” – how many decent quarters has he had?
+++++++
Free Agent v Draft Pick-Apples and Oranges
Hopefully Jackson will figure out how to use McFadden and then I will not let you and others live it down.
muhahahahahaaaa
January 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
With no legitimate starting QB, an idiotic play caller, a patchwork of cast-offs on the offensive line and a sieve-like run defense, winning five games actually seems impressive.
Go Raiders!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Gradkowski will take a million and a chance to start. What other choices does he have?
January 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Trade DMc for apples and oranges.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Jackson was brought in to get through to JaMarcus, but I’m sure his work with Ray Rice was the deciding factor to make him the OC.
If he can’t make Russell better, then maybe he can get McFadden to start rolling.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Remember fellas. . . .
It’s not my money.
It’s not your money.
Until Al actually refuses to dish out money for a player, then I’ll worry about over-paying a guy.
He may be cheap when it comes to coaches, but, he’s never hesitated to fork out cash for a player he wants.
So quit worrying so much about the money side of things.
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Yeah, that’s right, don’t worry about the player’s contracts, it is Al’s money, not like there is a salary cap! Oh wait, there is a salary cap and there probably will be one with the new CBA!
Yeah, it is not worth discussing when Al gives huge deals to guys like Walker, Kelly, Wilson, Hall etc….it has absolutely no affect on the team right?
Open your eyes.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
lol
January 26th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Dakota,
yes, one day we’ll be sorry for ever having doubted you when McF performs his gridiron wizardry. Almost as sorry as having had to watch him botch his first to years on the job.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Very Quick M Lontree!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
two years
January 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
M Lonetree…..#140.
LO effin L!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
apples-n-oranges!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Lucifer-666 Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
LOL at MR
“Well, if all it takes to motivate Russell is a black guy, why not Gary Coleman?”
Gary Colemen would be cheaper than Jackson!
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Gary Coleman was a BASEBALL manager. Get your movies straight. Besides, I think he just landed in front of a judge this past weekend. Hue must be second choice.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
AL over pays players he likes, he gave Kelly, CJ, Walker, Asmough, Lechler, etc it is always an indication that he want those players to remain in the Raiders. Grad would get that money cause AL believes him, he brought him in and he played well succeeded in terms of backing up JR and as a starter. AL understand the importance of open competition, he also understand that injuries do happen, he learned from previous mistakes for example losing Schillens, Gallery, Higgins and the way it affected this offense. He will resign those who he think would help this team. Grad is one of them.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Dakota:
I totally hear you man. I’m not saying we haven’t wasted millions of dollars on players we didn’t need to pay.
I’m simply saying it’s not like Al won’t go out and pay for other players he wants, as a result of potentially paying Gradkowski or anyone else a ton of money.
The point is: Have you ever seen him NOT get a guy he wants, regardless of the cap?
I could be wrong, but, I can’t think of one example.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
A GM working on a 29-83, with the highest payroll in the league????
In-Competent.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I think if Al was going to give Grads huge money, then it would be because he was going to be the starter. Clearly he still wants Russell to be the man.
Can’t see him forking over the coin just yet.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Mr.
Seriously. Grow up dude.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
The point is: Have you ever seen him NOT get a guy he wants, regardless of the cap?
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Someone good?
January 26th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I do guarantee that if Darren McFadden had holes the size of an Australian sheep ranch to run through as he did in college that his YPC would skyrocket and his fumbles would plummet.
Still can’t say if the hash marks would trip him up or not.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
M Lonetree….My source tells me that Dmac is gonna have a break-out year! Same with Gradkowski!!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Jackson was brought in to get through to JaMarcus, but I’m sure his work with Ray Rice was the deciding factor to make him the OC.
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LOL!!!
Jackson was a QB coach in Baltimore bro. how much work with Ray Rice do you think he did? did Rice throw a bunch of passes last year?
does that mean we can blame Paul Hackett for the running game regression this year?
Al: gosh Paul, did you really give Fargas the most carries this year? you’re fired!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
4eva,
you’re the WR coach, are you saying that McF is gonna be your commodity to work with?
January 26th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
;}
January 26th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I dont recall
January 26th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
are you saying that McF is gonna be your commodity to work with?
***
McFadden = commodity for Al
Russell = commode for Al
January 26th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
# Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Hopefully Jackson will figure out how to use McFadden and then I will not let you and others live it down.
muhahahahahaaaa
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Oh sure..I can see it now.
J: “Darren? How long have you had those skinny pencil legs?”
McFumble: “my whole life”
J: “never mind”
January 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
# 4evaRaider Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
M Lonetree….My source tells me that Dmac is gonna have a break-out year! Same with Gradkowski!!
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HEY???
We all know your source is your gardener, FloridaPetey.
He’s confused.
Whatever he tells you..don’t bet money on it.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Same ole counterproductive nonsense from Davis. Hiring his HC’s coaches.
Yeah, I know, he doesn’t believe in chemistry. Backstabbing and fights amongst the coaches has worked sooooo beautifully.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
JaMarcus is always eyeballing Darren’s chicken legs
January 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
;]
January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
In Flacco, Hue Jackson had to work with a young man who at times wore the “deer in the headlights” look.
In Russell, Paul Hackett had to work with a young man who resembled an overly large pinniped snoozing on an Arctic beach when he was in the pocket.
If Hue can work miracles…
January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Old Kell,..hes worth about a billion, is that why you are so jealous?…is it simply money?…done blame your failures on Al`s wealth and success,…Old Kell,..youre a silly old fool.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
# M Lonetree Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I do guarantee that if Darren McFadden had holes the size of an Australian sheep ranch to run through as he did in college that his YPC would skyrocket and his fumbles would plummet.
Still can’t say if the hash marks would trip him up or not.
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Wrong..as usual.
McFumble led the nation in fumbles in college.
Many were with no one around him.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Al Davis fits the definition of insanity to the T.
Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Norco? You still confused about Eddie D and that riverboat thing?
You must have been high as a loon last night..you missed it by a mile.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
When you have dementia, like Al does, each time is a new and exciting experience.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Hue might do a great job,..might do a poor one,..but we`ll have a to wait a year for that answer. Hey hes the OC, so I will support him as Im sure the players will,..Russell might not, hes too stupid to see that Hue`s there to help him….Russell is the stupidest guy in the NFL.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
KoolKell,
you would trust Cable to hire anyone after his miasmic performance at assembling an O-line?
January 26th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Im never confused,..yes you right, Im usually loaded,..but I was right on the money with Eddie D,…regardless of your defense of him,…all good.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Norco Bob Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Old Kell,..hes worth about a billion, is that why you are so jealous?…is it simply money?…done blame your failures on Al`s wealth and success,…Old Kell,..youre a silly old fool.
______________________________
Man, you’re a stupid mfkr.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
# NorthernD Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
The point is: Have you ever seen him NOT get a guy he wants, regardless of the cap?
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Someone good?
======================
Everyone has a price. Throw enough money at someone and they’ll laugh all the way to the bank.
Ask Kwame Harris.
Ask Javon.
Ask Antonio.
Ask Gabril.
Ask Kelly
January 26th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Russell is the stupidest guy in the NFL
***
Bobby, dumber than Javon Walker? guy just got PAID by the Raiders and he goes to Vegas to start spraying champagne on people, when the last time he was there his best friend died in his lap after a club altercation …
considers retirement. gets reinjured
gets offseason surgery overseas without even letting the Raiders know until he shows up for camp (still wasn’t 100 percent healthy)
LOL. now thats pretty stupid, right?
at least he took a paycut last offseason
January 26th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Born n raised in Oakland.
West Oakland kid. I went to mac.
Frank is right. I understand some people have a hard time seeing it.
I don’t blame u. But frank is no racist. I see it for what it is. Not all athletes only play hard for a coach they can relate to. But some do. Some players are self motivated. Most aren’t.
Some need a wake up call to start handling business. Some go hard off the jump.
It is what it is. I do understand how some aren’t able to see it tho.
U just have to live it. Not saying it’s right. It just the way it is
January 26th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
“Russell is the stupidest guy in the NFL.”
He was also the stupidest guy in the SEC which is saying a lot!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
new post!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Lil’ Rico,
you must have missed that day when the concept of hyperbole was invented as you passed straight to hypercriticism.
How many more gaskets do you have that haven’t been compromised before you seize up completely?
January 26th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Richochet Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
# NorthernD Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
The point is: Have you ever seen him NOT get a guy he wants, regardless of the cap?
==========================================
Someone good?
======================
Everyone has a price. Throw enough money at someone and they’ll laugh all the way to the bank.
Ask Kwame Harris.
Ask Javon.
Ask Antonio.
Ask Gabril.
Ask Kelly
==========================
I’ll ask again.
Someone GOOD?
January 26th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Hey Mac Madden, I was born and raised in oakland and went to Fremont High, I coached with Leo Allemano at the age of 20 then moved on to coach at mac, then to the hayward leagues, and I guess some guys dont think this doesnt go on in the highschool ranks but it does and that was back in the day probably worse now. But I surly dont mean to come off as a racist, its just the way it was with some kids.
January 26th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
JB Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Now that we have Jackson AND the fact that he’s familiar with Troy Smith, RFA-Ravens, maybe he’ll recommend to AD that we pick up Smith in the off season to compete for the starting QB position. Jackson has unique inside information about Smith and can really make an informed choice.
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Amen and frankly maybe Troy could teach Jamarcus about how to prep and be a veteran. If not, Troy boy can get the job done. He’s a hidden gem at Qb no lie. Don’t care if he’s 5-11 or what evs…
January 26th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Lucifer-666 Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
“Russell is the stupidest guy in the NFL.”
He was also the stupidest guy in the SEC which is saying a lot
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Russell scored a 24 on his wonderlic, came out a Junior and has had how many coaching changes since joining the NFL?
To call him stupid is incorrect. Lazy, uninspired, maybe, but not an idiot.
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Russell scored a 24 on his wonderlic, came out a Junior and has had how many coaching changes since joining the NFL?
To call him stupid is incorrect. Lazy, uninspired, maybe, but not an idio
Hard to get a read on the guy. Very aloof, and doesnt really show disappointment. I know he didnt have the locker room, and Schillens was like “No comment” when asked about Russell following Ravens game.
Jackson’s a good hire. If you follow the track record, he worked with Cable before, helped develop receivers Ocho Cinco and TJ Housh back in Cincy, and helped develop Joe Flacco. He has work to do with Russell, but ultimately, its up to Russell. Dude is a coach killer – why else was Cable calling plays and Tollner the passing coordinator? Hackett would take the game out of Russell’s hands altogether.
January 27th, 2010 at 3:45 am
All of the recent hirings point towards Cable being on the sidelines during the 2010 season, but this is Al Davis, and who knows what he’s gonna do. Here’s my take on Al and this off-season. http://myoaklandraiders.wordpress.com/