Cable: All is well
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 9:43 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Tom Cable was either doing his best impression of Chip Diller or has long been privy to knowledge he’s kept to himself until Thursday.
Other than a few quick comments to a reporter at the scouting combine, Cable made himself available to his first extended interview with KHTK (1140-AM) and host MIke Lamb and sounded a lot like the Kevin Bacon character in the movie “Animal House,” who told parade goers “remain calm, all is well,” as chaos ensued around them.
For the record, the Raiders continue to insist the Cable’s situation is being evaluated.
A transcription of the KHTK interview:
Q: What do you think of Idaho (guard) Mike Iupati? Seen him?
Cable: Oh, yeah. Good player. Really, he’s got a lot of skill, he’s got a lot of size and he’s got the right combination to be, hopefully, very successful in the NFL.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish at the Senior Bowl?
Cable: Well, you’re really looking at these kids and trying to familiarize yourself with them as you prepare for the next step, which will be the combine. So, you get a chance to look at, basically, 70-some players, you get a chance to go back now and look at all the juniors that are coming out and just kind of start comparing this whole thing and then it gets you ready for the combine. Because that group that was here in Mobile, they’ll be at the combine, as well as all those juniors that came out. So, it gives you a great opportunity to kind of get a jump on it and familiarize yourself with the whole group.
Q: Does the Senior Bowl or scouting combine mean more to you?
Cable: Seeing them work as a football player practicing the game, how they take to the drills, how they learn, seeing how well they can pick things up and then go out and execute because that’s important at our level. You have to be able to do it, really, from Day 1 to a certain extent. So, that gives you an advantage that way. Certainly, you get a chance to really study them and talk to them and interview them at the combine and see them run and do some athletic things.
Q: What do you make of the Tom Cable Watch the past three weeks or so? Have you spoken with Davis and what have you learned?
Cable: Well, we’ve had a lot of conversations. You’re right, there’s been a lot of speculation. But the whole time, we’ve talked about where we’re at as a football team. And that’s everything. That’s the organization, that’s the coaches, that’s the roster, our free agents, who we need to get signed back, just everything that goes into it. We really never have had discussions about what would or wouldn’t happen. It’s just always been about evaluating the Oakland Raiders. I don’t know that at anytime he’s ever said he was going to change or he wasn’t going to change. It’s just an evaluation process that every team goes through. We did great diligence in terms of an organization, the coaches, and here we are getting ready for the 2010 season and starting the scouting routine with the Senior Bowl.
Q: So, do you expect to be the coach of the Raiders for 2010?
Cable: Well, absolutely. I don’t think there was ever any question. That, really, was more speculation than anything else. It’s never been a thought in my mind. We went at this thing every day, whether it was discussions with the owner or discussions with the staff, that we were moving forward and getting ready for 2010. So, it’s never really been an issue for us.
Q: What did you like and dislike about last season’s team?
Cable: Well, there’s a couple of things. The first thing that we learned about this team, or what we’ve become is very competitive. We’re at that stage now, where it’s time to take the next step, and the next step is becoming a playoff team. It will be the hardest step but it’s the next one for this group. That has to be our goal, and our purpose for 2010, is to be a playoff team. Anything less than that isn’t good enough. That’s just how I feel about it. What we’ve learned about our team is, we’ve got a couple of issues. One, we got to score more points on offense. That’s number one. And number two, we’ve had a big issue in terms of the big play defensively, giving it up. Those are two areas that just jump out at you as things we have to do much, much better in 2010 to be a playoff team. And, then the third thing, probably that was most significant, is finding a return game on our special teams.
Q: How big a part of your job is getting Russell to be better?
Cable: He’s just one man on this football team. He knows he’s got to get better. We know we’ve got to get him better. But everyone on this team, coaching staff, players alike, has to get better, and that starts with me. So, obviously, people want to single someone out or whatever that is but right now, it’s about all of us getting better.
Q: It’s a quarterback driven league, how much is execution and how much is leadership?
Cable: I don’t think there’s any question about that. You look at the two teams in the Super Bowl, they both have outstanding quarterbacks, both guys bring leadership to the talble, but leadership to me, comes form all areas, I think you’ve got to have someone like that at every position, so I don’t know that it’s necessarily just the quarterback, it’s everybody involved.
Q: What is Hue Jackson’s role, to get the most of out JaMarcus Russell?
Cable: I think that’s just part of of it. I think the biggest goal for Hue is to get our offense to be more of a scoring threat, with some consistency, and that’s the reason he’s here, and I‘m excited about it. I think it’s something as an organization that we needed to do. I think it will help me as a head coach, to be able to handle some other things, and put more attention to other things.
Q: Was it your decision to bring him in, or one made by the organization?
Cable: I think it was everyone involved, because it’s important that we improve, and when you look at where we need to improve I need to do a better job at
managing this team and looking at all areas and not be so focused in one area like I was and I think it will help us a great deal.
Q: As you called the plays and ran the offense, did you find yourself saying it was more than one person could handle?
Cable: To some degree I did. I think I felt some of that during the season. You know, the second half of the season, we scored doubled our point output in over 100 yards a game in offense, so there was improvement there, but again it gets back to scoring points and I think some freshness, won’t change the system per
se, but try to try and add and make it better.
Q: What are your needs as you look at the Senior Bowl and get ready for the NFL draft?
Cable: Well, we have some things, that I probably won’t talk about right now, let’s keep looking at this, as I said, we’ll look at Moble here, we’ll look at
the group of juniors that are coming out, and see if the players are going to be there for us in terms for our needs and really dial in to those needs.
Q: Did you find it getting easier after first game and did you get some gratification seeing the growth of the team?
Cable: It’s made it more exciting. I don’t know that it’s ever an easy job, but it’s made it more exciting. In our last meeting after the Baltimore game, we talked about what’s in front of us, and the next step would be the most difficult one. That’s going from being a competitive team to the one that wins the games that it’s supposed to and you find a way to win some people don’t think you should, and that’s a playoff team, and that’s the next step, and as I said earlier, that’s our goal, period. I don’t think it’s changing the attitude. I think that’s done. I think, becoming competitive, I think that’s done, and now it’s kind of returning a position to where you can get in the tournament.
Q: When you took the job over if you were 100 percent away from your goal, how much closer are you now, 10 pct, 20 pct?
Cable: I think we’re halfway there, but as I mentioned, but the next half, or the next step is going to be the biggest one, and it’s also going to be the toughest one, and we’re ready for it now, and that’s why I’m excited and ready to do this now and so it will be up to us to see it through and be one of those teams next year.
Q: Sound like conversations went well and you’re going to continue on as coach of the Raiders?
Cable: Absolutely.
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January 28th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
First!
January 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
cable is dillusional
January 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
If Mike Iupati has the feet to play LT or RT the Raiders should look to pick him at #8.
He would be a shoe in to start at RG from the beginning without a doubt.
Trading down 5 spots and taking Iupati would be ideal….but the dumb old man doesn’t know how to trade down in the first round or just refuses to.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Shoring up the lines would go a huge way in making this team more competitive.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Vladimir Ducasse is going to be another beast of a OT in the NFL. I would rate him higher than T Williams as of now.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Pretty much waffled that take, Tommy.
Especially the hiring of Hue, of JR getting better, and of how he viewed him wearing too many hats.
Words said with little conviction, and lots of hyperbole.
Tree stump or not, you have to feel for the guy.
Deserves better.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I find it silly the way he goes around the question of what the needs are.
It’s obvious….but then again with the old man picking…..he will pick Joe Haden or Taylor Mays with that #8 pick and think he was a genius.
Ridiculous…..
January 28th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I think DHB is a weak scared receiver, he is not hungry and doesnt seem to be aggressive meaning he gets his arse punked by cornerbacks.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
What is interesting is we are really in a good position as far as moving down. Either Claussen, Tebow or Bradford, or possibly two of the three might be on the board when we choose 8th. Buffalo and Denver pick right after us, and both of those teams are in the running for a Q. And right after them Joke-sonville has said they ARE taking Tebow. And let’s not forget that Miami and Sf are right behind them. I don’t think the Whiners and Whiner fan have decided that Alex Smith is the answer to all their prayers, so that #8 pick might get more valuable before it gets less valuable. And if Jimmy Claussen is there, WE might take him.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
# depcharger Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
cable is dillusional
^^^^^^^^^
Well he has a delusional owner as his boss.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I’d like to see two OL picked within the first 4 rounds of the Draft.
Okung, Campbell, Davis, Iupati, Bulaga,Williams Ducassee…
OL,DL,ILB in that order.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
John Jerry is another guard who would be a solid 2nd round pick.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Shut up troll. Lowest form of life: the internet troll.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
John Jerry should be a good pro player.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
We’ll see how Ducasse plays in the game. This is a big jump in competition for him, but he has all the tools, desire and motor to be a REAL 2nd round or 3rd round steal.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Just ask yourself one simple question, how much money would the Raiders have to spend to get this much advertising and coverage from the media? Hell, I would keep marching Herrera out there everyday as well if you guys are going to keep giving me air time for free. It is absolutely brilliant on Al’s part.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
“I don’t think there’s any question about that. You look at the two teams in the Super Bowl, they both have outstanding quarterbacks, both guys bring leadership to the table…”
Translation: Russell has no leadership whatsoever. Cable’s answers to questions regarding the QB are revealing. This guy is not at all happy with Russell. He’ll catch himself and say the right things to make Davis happy like “leadership comes from all areas”, but he doesn’t fool anyone. I don’t blame him. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not very impressed with Cable but he was hamstrung with Russell’s fat lazy dumb azz.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Wcraider Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Just ask yourself one simple question, how much money would the Raiders have to spend to get this much advertising and coverage from the media? Hell, I would keep marching Herrera out there everyday as well if you guys are going to keep giving me air time for free. It is absolutely brilliant on Al’s part.
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If only Sunday’s results were brilliant. They’re in the football bidness, no?
January 28th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
The one player who might be able to change Russells work ethic: Tim Tebow.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
JR was in the Phoenix game tonight highlighting his bling bling, Charles Barkley whose is fat is saying they need to put him on a diet lol
January 28th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Dude Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Brilliant!!
Guy says hes not buying the hype around Jarious Byrd, a guy who was a big time contributer as a rook, but says Mike Mitchell, who rarely played outside of STs, is the next Jack Tatum. Thats just awesome! LOL!!!!
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No doubt Byrd had the more impressive season, but Mitchell barely played because of injury and the fact that Huff and Branch were both having very good seasons. If Byrd had been on the Raiders and was injured for most of camp he never would’ve seen the field either.
4 of Byrd’s 9 picks came against Mark Sanchez (Byrd had 2 in a game where Sanchez threw 5 INTs) and Jake Delhomme. I’ll have to go back and check, but I think I picked off Sanchez 4 times and Delhomme 7 this seas– oh wait … just got another one.
Anyway, Byrd put up some big-time INT stats but I also heard that he was getting beat in coverage his fair share too. He had 6 picks in a 3-game span but just 1 over the 2nd half of the season. Mitchell basically had little opportunity other than showing flashes of that physical style and ability as a blitzer late in the season.
Sure, Byrd easily had the superior season. All I’m saying is I’m not going to write the book on guys’ careers after one year. If you did that, Rick Mirer had a 10x better career at QB than John Elway. I’m basing this off the eye test and my eye tells me Mitchell has the potential to become a household name.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
# depcharger Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
cable is dillusional
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I don’t get it. Is that some kind of a pickle joke?
January 28th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Mike Mayock for GM!!!!
January 28th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
And with that being said….Good Night Raider Nation!
“GNRN!”
January 28th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Trade JaMarcus for a look at Mike Mayock’s gherkin.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Chris in NY
First of all Bryd is better player in zone coverage than man to man defense, he is as strong if not stronger then MM. He is also played in Pac 10 better then MM conference, he solid as it gets, no way in the world would MM top him except in tackling which i give to MM
January 28th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Btw, can anyone tell me whats JR doing in Arizona?
January 28th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Btw, can anyone tell me whats JR doing in Arizona?
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A couple of skeezers and the all-you-can-eat buffet at Golden Corral.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I wonder what are the Suns fans seating next to Jamarcus thinking, if I was there I would ask him what is he doing in Arizona and post it online, I just cant imagine Jamarcus being fan friendly, he probably has an entourage ripping his 30 mill. Matter fact, with all the bling bling he might get roped coming out of the game. At least i hope so.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Raiders4eve,
Don’t put too much stock in that college conference stuff when rating individual players. What conference did DeMarcus Ware play in? Jared Allen? Ben Roethlisberger? Chris Johnson (RB)? Brandon Marshall? Vincent Jackson? Asante Samuel? Darren Sharper? Josh Cribbs?
None of those guys — as well as many other top-notch NFL players — didn’t come from BCS conference schools. They came from conferences on par with or less than the MAC.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
I don’t understand how a lot of people think Jimmy Clausen is going to be a high pick. The Irish were mediocre at best this past season. I mean Brady Quinn played in the championship some years ago and we know how THAT project is going.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
a poster came in here last week sayin jr was working with some bigtime trainer that gets alot of these olympians ready for the olympics. he said his sister called him aand said she saw him in the gym with the guy. so for everyone who thought he was lying i guess he wasnt. also who cares why he is in phoenix? its the offseason and he can do what he wants. doesnt need any of our permission to go there.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Rolando McClain with the 1st pick, lots of o. linemen after that.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Trade for Vick and let him, JaLardass, Gradwhatshisname, Frye, and Losman battle it out
January 29th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Raiders4eve Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I think DHB is a weak scared receiver, he is not hungry and doesnt seem to be aggressive meaning he gets his arse punked by cornerbacks
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Will need to learn to be physical. Will NEED to work on routes along with Higgins and Murph. Aside from Walker, Schilens is the most consistent route runner and hence, is there to catch the ball.
Replacing or assisting SanJay lal at WR coach is crucial to developing a passing attack in 2010.
I think if Schilnes can stay healthy he’ll be a force. Plays with the same fire every play that Fargas does.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:19 am
armond Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
a poster came in here last week sayin jr was working with some bigtime trainer that gets alot of these olympians ready for the olympics. he said his sister called him aand said she saw him in the gym with the guy. so for everyone who thought he was lying i guess he wasnt. also who cares why he is in phoenix? its the offseason and he can do what he wants. doesnt need any of our permission to go there.
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Its called API and its pretty elite…
http://www.athletesperformance.com/
January 29th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Want to upgrade Oaklands passing game immediately? TROY SMITH…
January 29th, 2010 at 1:26 am
epcharger Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
cable is dillusional
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Agreed. It’s the big thing that stood out for me with Cable thruout 2009, in his post-game pressers etc.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Wow, Jerry. And what’s even more brutal about your likening Cable to Kevin Bacon’s character in “Animal House”, is that Mr. “Thank you may I have another” is part of the snobbish fraternity, where the more Raider like, Delta House fraternity is down the road. Not only do the Raiders no longer represent success, they no longer even represent the downtrodden, fighting the elite. Al Davis and Herrera, and their Corleone/Hagan-like veneer (really, more like Burns/Smithers) have basically tarnished the organization’s scrappy image. The Raiders coaching pledge of yesteryear used to just show up to the party, and was allowed in the frat simply because he didn’t look like Pete Rozelle. Today, he bends over and gets the paddle.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:49 am
# Nnamdi21 Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Want to upgrade Oaklands passing game immediately? TROY SMITH…
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Only if he can block.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:49 am
J.Russ better come into camp around 260 and lose another ten pounds during mini camp and pre season. If we are sticking with him he better show he is committed to making the changes needed to be an NFL QB.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:51 am
We aren’t as far off as people think. Can we get it together in 2010.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:53 am
I have a question for all of my esteemed colleague troll/commenter/bloggity bloggers here. If you believe Russell should be cut, shouldn’t we be looking to draft another franchise QB? I find it odd that many of you who want Russell gone seem to stop short of saying you want to draft for that position again. If Russell’s not here, is the QB position open again, or is Gradkowski now the franchise? Is it because you guys know Russell isn’t really going anywhere, because he’s an obvious Davis scholarship? I’ll take your answers tomorrow.
January 29th, 2010 at 1:58 am
No. IMO, never draft a QB in the early rounds. I think Grads may be allright but a few good games does not solidify him in the NFL. Russell is just enjoying his money first and being an NFL QB second. If Jackson can get throught to the kid we may be allright. He had two rookie recievers starting and alot of drops last year. As much as I can’t stand Russell’s work ethic, it is still too early to throw in the towel. He needs to realize the NFL reqires real work and dedication. The strip clubs and that good Cali green does not help. Hopefully the oaf gets it this year.
January 29th, 2010 at 2:10 am
Draft Tebow and/or trade for Colt Brennan.
Bring back Gradkowski and Losman, maybe Frye, and just work them all out to cull down to 2 or 3 QBs.
January 29th, 2010 at 3:44 am
Tebow = Can’t throw
January 29th, 2010 at 3:49 am
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 1:53 am
I have a question for all of my esteemed colleague troll/commenter/bloggity bloggers here. If you believe Russell should be cut, shouldn’t we be looking to draft another franchise QB? I find it odd that many of you who want Russell gone seem to stop short of saying you want to draft for that position again. If Russell’s not here, is the QB position open again, or is Gradkowski now the franchise? Is it because you guys know Russell isn’t really going anywhere, because he’s an obvious Davis scholarship? I’ll take your answers tomorrow.
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Your point cuts both ways. On the one hand, we could certainly use a “franchise-type” player at QB, but I don’t see that guy out there in this year’s draft class. If a good QB (Pike or Lefevour) is available in Round 3, that’s the play. I just hope Al doesn’t sacrifice a high pick to bring in a guy like McNabb who isn’t going to make us significantly better, yet is going to further mortgage away our future. Maybe there’s hope that J-Fat will turn it around like Vince Young did last year.
January 29th, 2010 at 4:21 am
Morning NATION!!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 4:47 am
Improvement strategy (very insightful):
1) “we got to score more points on offense”
2) “we’ve had a big issue in terms of the big play defensively, giving it up”
3) “finding a return game on our special teams”
No problem!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:09 am
I dunno….I like Cable and his approach.I also credit him in thinking this team is ready to take the next step.We have some really good players across the board,they are very young but by throwing them into the fire will pay dividends this coming season.
But yeah,we gotta score more and get a explosive KR-PR….Looks like Vegas’ boy Arenas is a strong possibility.
And a DT MLB….But we are moving in the right direction,imo
January 29th, 2010 at 5:26 am
Good Morning Nation!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:30 am
But yeah,we gotta score more and get a explosive KR-PR….Looks like Vegas’ boy Arenas is a strong possibility.
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Isn’t Arenas suspended the rest of the season?
January 29th, 2010 at 5:36 am
# r8eray Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 5:30 am
But yeah,we gotta score more and get a explosive KR-PR….Looks like Vegas’ boy Arenas is a strong possibility.
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Isn’t Arenas suspended the rest of the season?
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Maybe Arenas could come into the Raider lockerroom and brandish a gun in J-Roll’s face and scare him into losing weight and becoming a productive member of society – wouldn’t that be ironic?!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Q: How big a part of your job is getting Russell to be better?
Cable: He’s just one man on this football team. He knows he’s got to get better.
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It sounds like Cable has written off JaMarcus. But Jackson may have been brought in save him.
How long before Cable or Jackson throws a headset on the ground??
January 29th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Cable’s approach SOUNDS good … Hue Jackson as offensive playcaller SOUNDS good … the only SOUND I’m curious about now is the name of the overrated buffoon that will be called out when the Raiders draft in the first round!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:40 am
4evaRaider,
I thought we threw them into the fire last season? Have to see better results this year, and increase the learning curve.
January 29th, 2010 at 5:41 am
Wasn’t “Russell” the younger brother on the Cosby Kids who always had s^&*( talked about him and could never really do anything except whine and complain?!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:44 am
Russell was mush mouth from the Fat Albert show.
January 29th, 2010 at 5:44 am
we did
January 29th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Kevin Bacon was standing outside Raiders HQ yelling: “Remain Calm … Who Can Tell?”
January 29th, 2010 at 5:45 am
The tall skinny kid with the hat pulled down over his eyes. And no one could understand what he was saying…
January 29th, 2010 at 5:47 am
# NorthernD Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 5:44 am
Russell was mush mouth from the Fat Albert show.
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Well, isn’t that appropriate?! Maybe we should just start calling our washed-up QB “Mush Mouth”!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:49 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.WHO ON THE INDY OR N.O. STAFF’S COULD AL BE WAITING 2 TALK 2?
January 29th, 2010 at 5:51 am
Google an image of the Fat Albert kids, and you’ll say, ” Hey it’s JaMarcus.”
January 29th, 2010 at 5:51 am
Other than Peyton I don’t want any Indy coaches.
January 29th, 2010 at 5:53 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL,
The OC of NO. I forget his name, but he’s been mentioned before.
Al think Al has done his coach shopping for this year though.
January 29th, 2010 at 5:53 am
Tebow should pray for good mechanics and much better speaking voice I always laugh when I hear him talk
January 29th, 2010 at 5:53 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Hope everyone is having a happy Friday!!!
So…All is Well, huh? Dam, I hate the offseason!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Actually, the tall skinny kid on Fat Albert is “Dumb Donald” (which would fit perfectly). “Mush Mouth” is a separate character, but that would work too. “Russell” is the younger brother who everybody makes fun of and he always wears a winter hat, regardless of the weather – PERFECT!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Can’t wait till Russell shows up at 290 and people defend him,”Who cares about his weight”. If you think the starting QB spot is open forget, Russell will be starter game 1.
January 29th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Hwnrdr….Its like the 1st day of the 2010 season!!!!
There will be roller-coaster rides and intrigue and speculation galore leading up to the 1st pre-season game of the 2010 season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Yup, and that is why Al brought in Wolverine!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:02 am
# NoMoreFargas Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Can’t wait till Russell shows up at 290 and people defend him,”Who cares about his weight”. If you think the starting QB spot is open forget, Russell will be starter game 1.
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It all depends — if he shows up in camp again out of shape and out of sorts, he will be immediately banished to the bench, perhaps even cut. I DO think they’ll give him one more opportunity to prove himself, but I think it will be a really short leash. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jackson starts working directly with him during the offseason, which means he would be in the Bay Area, instead of getting fat on jelly doughnuts and creole way down South!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:02 am
Thanks raidertbone, I just realized it was Dumb Donald and not mush mouth.
I wonder if JaMarcus grew up watching the show and saying, ” I wanna be just like him.”
Ma Russell: Turn that TV off and go outside and play JaMarcus.
Grandma Russell: Oh let him be, 12 hours of cartoons never hurt no one…
January 29th, 2010 at 6:04 am
lmao ;}
January 29th, 2010 at 6:07 am
raidertbone Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:02 am
# NoMoreFargas Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Can’t wait till Russell shows up at 290 and people defend him,”Who cares about his weight”. If you think the starting QB spot is open forget, Russell will be starter game 1.
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It all depends — if he shows up in camp again out of shape and out of sorts, he will be immediately banished to the bench, perhaps even cut. I DO think they’ll give him one more opportunity to prove himself, but I think it will be a really short leash. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jackson starts working directly with him during the offseason, which means he would be in the Bay Area, instead of getting fat on jelly doughnuts and creole way down South!
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Dropping the weight is the least of his problems. Just picking up some slim fast from the grocery store will do the trick.
The problem is, how do you get him to study, and think about the offence. He could be in a team meeting thinking about his favourite cartoon instead of the weak side blitz. He has to play to determine if he’s actually putting the work in.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:07 am
That guy you’re talking about from New Orleans is Pete Carmichael…OC…
January 29th, 2010 at 6:07 am
# NorthernD Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:02 am
Thanks raidertbone, I just realized it was Dumb Donald and not mush mouth.
I wonder if JaMarcus grew up watching the show and saying, ” I wanna be just like him.”
Ma Russell: Turn that TV off and go outside and play JaMarcus.
Grandma Russell: Oh let him be, 12 hours of cartoons never hurt no one…
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Hey-buh, man-buh, let-buh go-buh outside-buh and throw-buh the-buh foot-buh ball!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:09 am
CABLE PUT UP A HUGE “ALL IS WELL” BANNER AT THE FACILITY COVERING LANCE’S “I’M IN “
January 29th, 2010 at 6:11 am
The Raider Coaches…until Al steps down…should put up a banner saying…
“In n Out! Who’s With Me?”
January 29th, 2010 at 6:16 am
What does Rockstar do for a living? He’s in here all day, then at 3 pacific time, says it’s “5 in podunk”, wherever the hell that is, and then takes off. Does he go to work at 5? Or does he have a job that lets him sit on a blog all day? I smell unemployed and on welfare. Another backwoods redneck bashing welfare while living on it.
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MR wasn’t pulling any punches last night, was he?
LOL! of course this clown waits until I leave to say something offensive. coward
January 29th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Yeah…and if he bothered to check in the AM…he will see that you disappear because you have work to do!
Dam 4eva…wonder what he says about you?
January 29th, 2010 at 6:23 am
‘MORNING ROCKSTAR,I GOT THE COFFEE / BLOODY MRY’S THIS FINE FRIDAY..SOME PEOPLE LIVE AND DIE BY WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY AND HOW MUCH TIME THEY SPEND ON THIS BLOG I GUESS,
January 29th, 2010 at 6:24 am
who cares
January 29th, 2010 at 6:24 am
I’m an accountant and I work for the biggest hospital chain in SW Missouri. I work 8-5 central time and I usually have some free time each day. time in which I spend on Jerry Mac’s blog
I don’t get on here from home. I spend that time with my friends & family
I’ve never been unemployed longer than 2 months in 10 years working and i’ve never been on welfare in my life. this “backwoods redneck” lived in California for 23 years and only Missouri for the last 3 years. I just married a country girl and we purchased a house in a town of less than 350 ppl. Her dad taught me how to hunt & trap.
this doofus couldn’t be more wrong. LOL
January 29th, 2010 at 6:25 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:16 am
What does Rockstar do for a living? He’s in here all day, then at 3 pacific time, says it’s “5 in podunk”, wherever the hell that is, and then takes off. Does he go to work at 5? Or does he have a job that lets him sit on a blog all day? I smell unemployed and on welfare. Another backwoods redneck bashing welfare while living on it.
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MR wasn’t pulling any punches last night, was he?
LOL! of course this clown waits until I leave to say something offensive. coward
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Who cares? We could ALL be unemployed!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:26 am
SOME PEOPLE LIVE AND DIE BY WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY AND HOW MUCH TIME THEY SPEND ON THIS BLOG I GUESS
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so true Dirt Lot. thanks for the coffee!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Rockstar — no need to share all your personal information with us. Most of us, you’ll never know and/or never meet … for all any of us knows, one of us may be a Star Jones-wannabe, twinkie-eatin’, bean fartin’, daylong TV watchin’, five-time divorcee. But, we are all devoted to the Silver and Black – and that’s enough … now, I wonder who’s gonna be on Oprah today?!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Agree with 4eva & Tbone.
last time I checked this was a football blog, not a popularity contest
MR, Kell & Ricky are always looking for ways to dig up dirt and say “I’m better than you”.
thats why I don’t care for them
n0rco bob has been surprisingly mellow lately. must have ran out of pills or something? sounds lucid the past week or so the majority of the time
January 29th, 2010 at 6:30 am
I know you don’t care 4eva…just was putting it out there!
Good job Rockstar!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:32 am
well I’ve been unemployed for a year now.There is no work in florida so what can ya do? Here in floritucky there are 7 people for every one job opening,never mind if its an accounting job and I’ve been a commercial plumber for the last 23 years.So in my line there is no work and I’m enjoying this time off and I hope I get ANOTHER EXTENSION with my unemployment compensation!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:32 am
no need to share all your personal information with us
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I know Tbone. sorry bro
it’s not like I gave out my name, address, phone number or e-mail. haha
January 29th, 2010 at 6:34 am
Let’s focus on our first draft pick — hopefully, Rolando McClain; then, the top available offensive lineman in Round Two (perhaps Jason Fox, out of Miami). If, God forbid, either Tony Pike or Dan Lefevour is available as late as Round Three, that would be the way to go. I just hope they don’t go screwing things up by throwing away draft picks for McNabb or some worthless second-stringer.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:34 am
4eva: have you round up any hogs lately?
January 29th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Norco Bob has the ability to accept things he cant change as the way things are
January 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
throwing away draft picks for McNabb?
Donovan would be a HUGE upgrade over JaWalrus.
I’d trade our 1st rounder for McNabb in a heartbeat!
rather have McNabb than Taylor Mays …
January 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
WELL SAID TBONE. RAIDER FAN’S ALL, WHY CANT THAT BE GOOD ENOUGH 4 THIS BLOG ANYWAY.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
JR’s in Phoenix working with a well known and respected trainer.
Gym’s on 42nd and Thomas.
Been seen by many.
This guy works with top pros and even Olympians.
If JR does what he’s told, he’ll be in shape.
Won’t make him smarter or more committed to learning.
But it’s got to be clear to him that this is his last shot.
They should have done this w/ him last year.
All we can do is hope…
January 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
Rockstar,no aint been kickin no doggies lately ;]
January 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
# 4evaRaider Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Norco Bob has the ability to accept things he cant change as the way things are
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Sounds like he may have gone through an Intervention!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:38 am
McNabb’s old and inconsistent.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Bobby was right when most of us were wrong last year.
everybody saw potential in Russell towards the end of last season and had hope that he would improve in Year #3 … Bob didn’t buy it and he tried to warn us
January 29th, 2010 at 6:40 am
“And, then the third thing, probably that was most significant, is finding a return game on our special teams.” —Tom Cable
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I got giddy when I read this.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:40 am
WOULD U TAKE VICK OR MC NABB ROCKSTAR ?
January 29th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Bob didn’t buy it cause he looks at the Raiders thru poop colored glasses. Not to be confused with intelligence.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:41 am
# weaselbit Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
JR’s in Phoenix working with a well known and respected trainer.
Gym’s on 42nd and Thomas.
Been seen by many.
This guy works with top pros and even Olympians.
If JR does what he’s told, he’ll be in shape.
Won’t make him smarter or more committed to learning.
But it’s got to be clear to him that this is his last shot.
They should have done this w/ him last year.
All we can do is hope…
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He just needs to realize that the #2 on his chest stands for “2nd chance”; we can only hope that it doesn’t translate to what he’ll do on the field — taking a #2 on the Raider helmet in Alameda would NOT be a good thing!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:42 am
McNabb’s old and inconsistent
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weasel: McNabb is at the Pro Bowl this year and led his team to the playoffs
he’s not the best QB in the league, but he’s a talented QB that is starter material. I’d say he’s a Top 10 QB and we’d be lucky to get him for anything less than a 1st rounder (no matter how old he is!)
January 29th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Absolutely Rockstar….the comment I made concerning Norco Bob was made with respect towards him.From what I’ve seen many people have trouble with not being able to accept things,whatever those things are.Norco has no such problem wid it
January 29th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Morning everyone.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Dirt Lot: I’d take McNabb over Vick or Russell
but I’d also take Vick over Russell too.
does that make sense?
January 29th, 2010 at 6:44 am
I instantly thought of you Vegas whenI read that also lol
January 29th, 2010 at 6:44 am
I know Russell’s weight won’t solve mechanics and reading D’s, just feel if he was 260 or less he would be much more mobile and could scramble to pass and pick up easy 1 downs with his legs.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:44 am
McNabb only has two years left; and he is NOT consistent with his throws. Vick is not a dropback passer and the league’s offenses have changed since he was in the clink. Neither one is a good option, if we are looking at truly building our organization. I would rather take one more chance with J-Roll than gut our offense again and start over with Philly castoffs.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Thought for a second it said “Al is well”.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:46 am
McNabb or Vick…?
At this point of time, I would take McNabb. Vick had one spectacular pass in the playoffs against Dallas. But…there may be more of an upside to Vick, since McNabb is getting older!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:46 am
GIVE ME I MINUTE 2 FIGURE IT OUT ROCKSTAR. I’LL GET BACK 2 YA..
January 29th, 2010 at 6:47 am
# neilb Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Thought for a second it said “Al is well”.
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It said: “Al won’t sell”!!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Hopefully he is Neilb!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Trading the first pick for McNabb won’t help our run D.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:48 am
YEH, THAT MAKES SENSE ROCKSTAR, GOOD DAY NEILB..
January 29th, 2010 at 6:49 am
Norco Bob is at least real with himself and that is the way HE is. You’re right 4eva…many here have a hard time accepting who he is. Like I said, I probably tailgated next to him and not know it. At least he does go to games. But, that is irrelevant!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:49 am
LOL!!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Good morning Dirt-lot.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:52 am
You’re better off picking up someone like Whitehurst from San Diego and giving him a shot at QB. The point is – we CANNOT mortgage away more of our high draft picks this year – especially since we don’t have a #1 next year (unless we can do a trade somewhere). I’m not saying McNabb is bad, but he is old and he would NEVER survive the current protection we could put around him. You gonna trust that McNabb can be taken care of by Khalif, Cornell and Carlisle?
January 29th, 2010 at 6:52 am
McNabb’s in the pro bowl because Favre’s not going.
Gradkowski lives in the film room and made an immediate impact when he started.
I’d rather give him a chance.
Ran the huddle like a leader.
Has youth.
Student of the game.
Can’t blame al for trying Jr because of the money.
With Grad as legit competition JR might actually try.
And if or when he fails Grad will step in.
And because he shows up early and leaves late he will take over at full strength cause he’ll know what he’s doing.
McNabb would do ok till he gets hit and injured.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:52 am
I don’t think it’s changing the attitude. I think that’s done. I think, becoming competitive, I think that’s done – Tom Cable
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I’ll be interested to hear Dakota’s take on this. LOL
January 29th, 2010 at 6:56 am
How can Cable say the attitude has changed? At least when we ended the ‘08 season at 5-11, we were on a two-game winning streak. This year, we lose 3 out of our last 4 games, and we end up with Charlie Frye at QB!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Trade DMAC for a backwoods redneck bashing welfare while living on it!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:58 am
NICE HANDLE WEASELBIT, HAVE U HAD YOUR SHOT’S ? HOW DID U COME BY THE NAME ?
January 29th, 2010 at 7:00 am
raidertbone Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:56 am
How can Cable say the attitude has changed? At least when we ended the ‘08 season at 5-11, we were on a two-game winning streak. This year, we lose 3 out of our last 4 games, and we end up with Charlie Frye at QB!
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Because this group of players doesn’t quit like previous teams. They play hard consistently. Few if any selfish whiners remain. And the stupid undisciplined penalties are way down. This despite having 2 or 3 key busts starting on offense.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:01 am
the Raiders were NOT competitive in Weeks:
3 Broncos
4 Texans
5 Giants
7 Jets
12 Cowboys
14 Redskins
16 Browns
only the Jets & Cowboys were playoff teams …
7 out of 16 games we didn’t even present a challenge
4 games that we were competitive in we still lost, including twice to San Diego
January 29th, 2010 at 7:04 am
trade JaWalrus for the Semper Fi bumper sticker on BSJ’s Suburban!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:06 am
This despite having 2 or 3 key busts starting on offense.
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and 3 scrubs on the O-Line (4 when Gallery was out injured)
January 29th, 2010 at 7:07 am
RRS, how many of those games where we were not competitie can be attributed to horrendous QB play? In my mind, a better-than-average QB would have kept us close in all but two.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 7:04 am
trade JaWalrus for the Semper Fi bumper sticker on BSJ’s Suburban!
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Way off…it’s a MINI Cooper!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:09 am
I just drive it like a Suburban.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:09 am
I wouldn’t want McNabb, especially giving up high picks for him.
No doubt he would improve the QB play, but he has 2 maybe 3 years left in the tank, and we are not 2 or 3 years away from the Super Bowl anyways. Develop Bruce, JP and Russell and see if a QB can emerge from there.
McNabb runs hot and cold. Remember how awful he looked against us? He was outplayed by Jamarcus Russell.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:10 am
In my mind, a better-than-average QB would have kept us close in all but two.
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Agreed.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Hospital chain accountant, huh? Limited soul in that… Sorta like marketing for a defense contractor LOL.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:13 am
the third thing, probably that was most significant, is finding a return game on our special teams. – Tom Cable
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Why is finding a KR/PR more significant than scoring points on offense and stopping the big plays on defense?
January 29th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Okay, who among us is going to be the one to take over for Herrera?!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:14 am
He meant the third thing that was significant…
January 29th, 2010 at 7:16 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 7:13 am
the third thing, probably that was most significant, is finding a return game on our special teams. – Tom Cable
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Why is finding a KR/PR more significant than scoring points on offense and stopping the big plays on defense?
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I don’t know, I thought watching fullbacks run 15 yards into the middle of a pile was rather humorous! if nothing else, we could usually count on starting out at our own 17 yard line!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Rockstar,
I think Cable was tipping his hand a little when describing what he was looking at in the Senior Bowl.
Besides, our KR/PR was pathetic last year. According to Cable, the offense and defense are “close”, but I don’t even think Cable would conceive that our return game was anything but laughable.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:16 am
who among us is going to be the one to take over for Herrera?!
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Herrerra isn’t to blame. he’s just the spokesman for Al
he says whatever Al tells him to say. He may act like a bodyguard or puffed up goon at times, but he’s just doing his job. thats what Al wants, thats why he’s still employed
January 29th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Rey Maualuga get’s a DUI
January 29th, 2010 at 7:17 am
DO NOT DISTURB HERRERA RIGHT NOW,HE IS MOWING AL’S LAWN..
January 29th, 2010 at 7:18 am
“get’s” LOL…..*got*
January 29th, 2010 at 7:20 am
All is well? Not as long as you are the HC of our team Tommy Boy.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:20 am
we should have kept Justin Miller for KR’s and found another PR in free agency after Higgins got shell shocked & timid. instead of keeping Nick Miller active on the 53 man roster all season long …
January 29th, 2010 at 7:20 am
# vegas raider Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Rockstar,
I think Cable was tipping his hand a little when describing what he was looking at in the Senior Bowl.
Besides, our KR/PR was pathetic last year. According to Cable, the offense and defense are “close”, but I don’t even think Cable would conceive that our return game was anything but laughable.
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“Close”? Close to what? My tool is close to my sphincter, but the only difference is the smell and the color!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
welcome Dakota.
I’d like to have your take on posts 126 & 140 please
January 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
LOL @ Tbone …
January 29th, 2010 at 7:23 am
Bring in Javier Arenas, and immediately we have one of the best KR in the league.
Through in the fact he can play in the slot, something Routt can’t do, and is very physical for his size (5 sacks in the SEC for a nickle corner, unheard of).
Absolute perfect fit for what the Raiders need to upgrade team/secondary.
McClain in the first, Arenas in the second, and two O-liners in the 3rd.
Our MLB, 3rd corner, KR, and O-line would all improve.
Al if you need me, I am here for you!!!!!
Later Nation!!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Trade DMAC for Justin Miller!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Okay folks, Herrera just came back in with Al’s drycleaning and says that we’re going 8-8 next year!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:26 am
What are you talking about? Herrera’s pulling his weeds!!! Then polishing his walker for an appearance in the lawn!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:27 am
return guys are dime a dozen. you can find them as FA’s or undrafted rookies
I would never waste a 2nd rounder on one, even Josh Cribbs!
We have plenty DB’s. a few of them get exposed because the front seven on D is weak and we can’t stop the run
draft a DT & MLB and watch the secondary be the best in the league with no personnel upgrades
January 29th, 2010 at 7:28 am
It’s not the weeds that Herrera’s pulling…
January 29th, 2010 at 7:30 am
neilb Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 7:28 am
It’s not the weeds that Herrera’s pulling…
My sentiments exactly…just wasn’t going to say it!!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:31 am
trade JaWalrus for a Herrerra’s lawn service coupon!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:33 am
GOT WORK.. A GOOD WEEKEND TO ALL, LATER.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Let’s just turn DHB into a return man. He’s fast at least — oh wait, that’s right, he CAN’T CATCH THE BALL, FIRST!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:38 am
My last word today is this:
Cable will probably have one more year (or at least HALF of one more year);
JaMarcus may/or may not make it onto the field as the starter for Game One — it’s all on him;
Picks One and Two are critical for us this year — we need the best available defensive starter in Round One, and a starter on the offensive line in Round Two;
McNabb – NO!
Vick – NO!
Banner For 2010: “Change is Good. Our owner changes himself 20 times a day”
January 29th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Let’s look at the facts.
JaMarcus was horrible this year. He had 2 rookie receivers and a lousy OL.
Above and beyond these challenges, he just wasn’t ready mentally and was out of shape.
You can’t just say that he sucks and should be cut. That is just foolish. We’re not going to eat his salary and use a high pick or trade for a new QB.
So the hiring of Hue Jackson is smart. Smart because it takes the burden of the offense from Cable and allows him to focus on other things, like the OL perhaps.
JaMarcus is a chump because he held out and wasted a whole season and then was not prepared this year.
But all hope is not yet lost. With good coaching and effort he could still make it.
The question is if he wants it and has the guts to do his best and do what it takes.
If I was him and I read this blog I would get myself together and do something about it. That’s the question. Does he have any drive at all? We’ll see.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:42 am
A third year QB should have the smarts to work with rookie WR’s and poor 0-line.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Saying that,a coach should have the smarts to work with rookie WR’s and poor O-line.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Kurt Warner presser scheduled today where he is expected to announce his retirement.
Matt Leinart is under contract for 2010 & 2011.
DE Berry retired already.
Karlos Dansby, Chike Okeafor & Neil Rackers are UFA’s.
Steve Breaston, Deuce Lutui & Gabe Watson are RFA’s.
WR Boldin on the trade block.
wow. this division is up for grabs!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:50 am
I think Kurt warner should retire, along with Brett Favre. They both had steller careers. Kurt took two teams to a Super Bowl (and almost won with AZ) and Favre was an int away from doing the same!
Both are SB winners! As for the rest of that team…WOW! AZ got some work to do!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Off for a bite.
Have a great weekend everyone.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:59 am
work to do. later gents!
January 29th, 2010 at 8:01 am
# Copenhagen_Fan Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Let’s look at the facts.
JaMarcus was horrible this year. He had 2 rookie receivers and a lousy OL.
Above and beyond these challenges, he just wasn’t ready mentally and was out of shape.
You can’t just say that he sucks and should be cut. That is just foolish. We’re not going to eat his salary and use a high pick or trade for a new QB.
So the hiring of Hue Jackson is smart. Smart because it takes the burden of the offense from Cable and allows him to focus on other things, like the OL perhaps.
JaMarcus is a chump because he held out and wasted a whole season and then was not prepared this year.
But all hope is not yet lost. With good coaching and effort he could still make it.
The question is if he wants it and has the guts to do his best and do what it takes.
If I was him and I read this blog I would get myself together and do something about it. That’s the question. Does he have any drive at all? We’ll see.
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Wow. . . .some actual rational, common sense observations.
So rarely does that happen around here that I have to do a double-take every time I see it.
Well said Copenhagen.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Good morning and TGIF to all of my dear friends in here,..simply no better way to start the day then exchanging theories and ideas and pleantantries.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:21 am
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January 29th, 2010 at 8:21 am
;} Morning Bob
January 29th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Yo,…whats happnin man?
January 29th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Same ole but I cant complain….Gotta go get a wheel cylinder put on the ‘o-Buick in awhile
January 29th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Norco Bob Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
…simply no better way to start the day then exchanging theories and ideas and pleantantries.
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Better than a pill even?
January 29th, 2010 at 8:26 am
I dont mention starting a day with a pill,..that would be like you saying you will start the day breathing.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:28 am
lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 8:29 am
uh. . .Go Raiders.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:33 am
There is nothing better than starting qa day breathing. Just ask Al.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:33 am
# Copenhagen_Fan Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 7:39 am
… You can’t just say that he sucks and should be cut. That is just foolish. We’re not going to eat his salary and use a high pick or trade for a new QB. …
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Why not? He’s only guaranteed $3 million more. That’s less than Javon Walker was guaranteed by the Raiders as of last off-season and plenty of people were ready to cut him anyway. I’m not saying to cut JaMarcus right now, but if he doesn’t do a complete 180 in terms of his conditioning, work ethic and most importantly on-field performance before next season then I say go ahead and cut him. Pay him his $3 million and let’s focus on 3 QBs who actually want to play professional football instead.
What the Raiders need to understand and be very mindful of is the business term of a “sunk cost.” Basically: expenses that have already been paid out and can not be recouped. It’s human nature to put more weight in those things we paid a lot for, but it’s smart business sense to instead focus on an assessment of your present reality and projected future when making decisions. For instance, if you started up a restaurant you thought was going to be great and cost you a ton of cash to get going, but then it struggled for several years and was constantly costing you more and more money with no tangible reason to expect better in the future, you should cut your losses and halt that business rather than obsess about how much money and time and effort you already doled out trying to make it work. That’s how the Raiders need to view JaMarcus right now — with no eye on the past and what he’s been paid and with complete focus on: does this guy want to be here? Is he capable of ever playing competent pro football? Forget what we thought his potential was, what is he really worth on the open market based on the potential/performance he’s demonstrated these last 3 years.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Trade DMAC for 10mg of hydrocodone!
January 29th, 2010 at 8:40 am
I would be surprised if Russell makes it out of Napa,…maybe will be final cut casualty,..even if they know he will be cut anyway, earlier, might just want to run him ragged in Napa heat before dumping him. He will never get it, too stupid. Keepin it real.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Chris:
Bottom line for JaMarcus, as you mentioned, is this:
(in order of priority)
1. What type of physical shape does he come into mini-camps in? This will tell us 75% of what we need know. Just by coming in LOOKING ready to play, the kid has made a huge statement that he DOES care and DOES want to make it happen.
2. Pre-Season games: Give the kid a ton of reps (2-3 quarters, minimum, per game. How does he look? Is he moving the team consistently?
3. Lose the “even keel” attitude. He may really be that way. Many of us are. But you just can’t be that as an NFL QB. Even the cool, calm Joe Montana would get in someone’s grill if need be. JaMarcus needs to start demanding respect. And that only will come after he’s earned respect (see items #1 & #2).
Those are the 3 things I need to see before the regular season opener.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Interesting entry on the SacBee Raiders blog which basically has a quote from John Herrera saying that JaMarcus isn’t guaranteed anything as far as starting next season or presumably even a roster spot.
The quote goes: “Hue Jackson was hired to work with the entire offense, regardless of who the quarterback might be.” That second half of the sentence is the key.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:41 am
10mg oh hydrocodone is basically nothing dude,..Iv never seen one less then 500mg.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:41 am
a 10mg valium though is a good one.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Thank you Chris, what the Hell would we do without some tool in NY to inform of us of a link out here,..youre the man.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Norco Bob Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 8:41 am
10mg oh hydrocodone is basically nothing dude,..Iv never seen one less then 500mg.
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Norco is 325 mg of tylenol, 10mg hydrocodone (or less).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norco_(medication)
January 29th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Norco Bob Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Thank you Chris, what the Hell would we do without some tool in NY to inform of us of a link out here,..youre the man.
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Ummm, thanks?
January 29th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I love Cable’s deep analysis: We need to score more points and stop letting them score.
Why didnt we think of that???
January 29th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Im aware of that Bo,..but when you buy Vicodin, or Norco, or whatever family of hydrocodone, they dont sell it with only listing the narcotic….they sell it in total mg.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:51 am
RaiderTay,..I think Cables point is, hey football isnt rocket science,..its about beating the fukker in front of you,..score,..period.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:53 am
# raidertay Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I love Cable’s deep analysis: We need to score more points and stop letting them score.
Why didnt we think of that???
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Well come on now. . . .short of saying “my QB play sucked”, what’s he supposed to say?
Do you want your head coach to publicly call out his players?
I’ve never respected coaches that do that. If you want to grill a guy, do it in on the practice field.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Maybe Bob, but when you run out of Norcos you don’t think “No problemo! I still got me some Tylenols!”
January 29th, 2010 at 8:55 am
What the hell is all this medicine/drug talk????
Is this a pharmacies-R-Us blog?
January 29th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Hue knows what he is doing. If the Reiders play really well he will be viewed as a miracle worker and will be able to coach anywhere he wants. If the Raiders play poorly and Cable is fired midseason he will be positioned to take over as the Raiders new HC. Thats definitely a no lose situation.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:57 am
I have no use for tylenol,..because I dont pop pills for any pain, because Im never in pain, I take them for kicks.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:04 am
The Econotopia Raiders?
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_14289625
January 29th, 2010 at 9:10 am
The worst case scenario might be if Russell does come to camp in shape with a great attitude. He’s still not getting us to the playoffs yet we might start him over someone more capable
January 29th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Dont worry inoneword,..he wont show up to camp in shape or with a good attitude,..at least we can count on him for that. Im not worried at all.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Posted yesterday on Sacbee (not sure if its been mentioned here already). Hopefully Al sticks to this..
Herrera: Jackson here to help whole offense, not merely to tutor Russell.
“Received a pleasant call from Raiders senior executive John Herrera, who was reaching out in response to today’s column on new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. Herrera wanted to “set the record straight” on the thinking that Jackson was brought in to “only” work with JaMarcus Russell.
“Hue Jackson was hired to work with the entire offense,” Herrera said, “regardless of who the quarterback might be.”
Reading between the lines, that means nothing is guaranteed Russell, though he will have the opportunity to compete for the starting quarterback position.”
Posted by Paul Gutierrez
January 29th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Our most glaring needs are on the O-line, for sure. We’ve needed another OT since the Gallery experiment went tits-up. I mean, we’ve been starting Cornell freaking Green at RT. It can’t get much worse.
Cooper Carlisle has been disappointing, too. Maybe having a better RT will help him, but I wouldn’t be opposed to the Raiders bring in another interior offensive lineman (either a C or G), but that might be better left for free agency if we go OT in the draft.
Still, as much as we need O-line help, I certainly wouldn’t mind seeing our first round pick be Rolando McClain. Big MLB, and a playmaker. Re-sign Howard, keep Trevor Scott playing SLB, and that should help our run defense.
The draft is also deep at the DT position, but something tells me that Al is happy to franchise Seymour, give Shaughnessy (or Ellis if he’s back) the other DE spot, and let Kelly, Warren, and Desmond Bryant (with occasional cameos by Seymour) fight it out on the inside under the new D-line coach.
While I have my doubts that the Raiders can actually develop a young QB, with a new offensive coordinator and Paul Hackett (presumably) still being the QB coach, Dan LeFevour and Tony Pike could both be intriguing options if they’re still around in the 3rd round or so. It would also help push Bruce Gradkowski a little more by giving him some talented young competition (since the whole “talented competition” thing likely won’t come from Jamarcus Russell).
What a lot of people aren’t talking about, however, is the glaring lack of depth at CB. With any luck the whole Stanford Routt debacle has finally come to an end. I’d like to see the Raiders bring in a young corner to play the nickel slot, maybe even spell Chris Johnson on some downs. If I’m not mistaken Lito Sheppard is a free agent and might be a decent pickup, but the knock on him has always been his inconsistent tackling, and who knows if he’s physical enough to play corner in this particular defensive scheme. Still, it seems like anything would be better than Routt and Jonothan Holland being our only backup CBs.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:18 am
We need a new MLB. Odell Thurman? Of course Bresnahan has Raider contact…
From Bengals.com:
Former Bengals defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan still has his family based in Cincinnati and he’s still the coordinator for the Orlando franchise in the UFL. He has given a hearty recommendation for middle linebacker Odell Thurman to be reinstated to the NFL after his suspension for several off-field problems. Thurman was a big factor in the UFL’s unbeaten season that ended with a loss in the title game.
» In 2005, Bresnahan’s first season as coordinator, Thurman, a second-round pick, had a Rookie of the Year-like season with five interceptions and four forced fumbles in the middle of a division championship defense that lived off turnovers. He never played another down for the Bengals and don’t look for him to do it now. But look for him somewhere.
“Odell played lights-out football. It was really fun to watch him come back and do the things he loves to do,” Bresnahan said. “On the practice field, in the games, even in the meeting rooms during training camp and the season, he was incredible. His personality is infectious. He did a tremendous job.”
Bresnahan is hoping Thurman has overcome the demons.
“I would like to say yes because while he was there he was a model professional athlete,” Bresnahan said. “He did everything the right way. He studied. He abided by the rules. He did everything you asked him to do and he played lights-out football. I know there were (NFL) teams interested in the end, but he has to go through the reinstatement process. That’s up to him. I called on his behalf and really think the world of him as a football player and I think he has matured a lot and hopefully turned that corner for the positive.”
January 29th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Showing up to camp in shape is more to show his dedication to his teammates in the offseason.
You can be in the greatest shape in the world, you still have to have a pocket presence and accuracy. Being in shape is a great first-step, but he can come in at 240 sculpted, and if he is still fumbling and one-hopping guys, it won’t help much.
But it is the first step, so got to give him credit for that.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:26 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Bobby was right when most of us were wrong last year.
everybody saw potential in Russell towards the end of last season and had hope that he would improve in Year #3 … Bob didn’t buy it and he tried to warn us
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Wrong, peanut.
Everyone didn’t see potential in Russell.
LMAO at ‘he tried to warn us’?
What are you? Incapable of simple thought?
HE TRIED TO WARN YOU? geez…
Bad enough you’re a goose stepping racist skinhead, but a redneck as well?
Ouch.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:28 am
better pocket presence = better offensive linemen!
January 29th, 2010 at 9:31 am
SacRaider, thanks for posting that, thankfully we have you to post those articles, because none of us have internet access.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Bo,
Interesting info on Odell Thurman. Could be a good low risk/high reward signing at the NFL minimum like the Saints got with DT Anthony Hargrove this season.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Teams win Super Bowls every year with undrafted FA on the O-line, especially at guard.
The don’t win with undrafted MLB, WR’s and Kurt Warner is the one exception at QB. Even sorry ass Dilfer was a first-round pick.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Oh geez…look at the fleas who run the “WELL, IF JR SHOWS UP IN SHAPE, LET’S GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR THAT”..or “If he comes in with a good attitude”.
isn’t a PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER pretty much required to be in top shape? (I mean, except for Raider players, that is)
isn’t a PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER supposed to show up with a good attitude? Is there a SINGLE PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE who has a bad attitude, who’s NOT a “star”, that is not quickly dumped? (I mean, except for Raider players, that is)
And now, if russell just does what he DAMN WELL SHOULD HAVE DONE SINCE DAY ONE, then many of you are now “ok with that”?
The guy at the very BOTTOM of every teams depth chart shows up in great shape..has an awesome attitude..most work their ass off..most spend their offseason doing everything they can to stay on the team/help the team/move up the depth chart on the team.
JR SHOULD NOT EVEN BE IN THE SITUATION THAT HE *NOW* starts working out, or studying, or giving a damn.
The last three words of the prior sentence SAYS IT ALL.
JR DOESN’T GIVE A DAMN. The fact many of you are just hoping he gets back to zero proves it.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:36 am
I bet you can take all of this year’s playoff teams, and look at what type of draft investment they have on the O-line.
I would be willing to bet that over 70% of them are either FA or 3rd round picks or higher.
If there is 12 teams in the playoffs, that is 60 O-lineman. I would bet there is more starting that are 6th round picks or later (or undrafted) than there is 1st or 2nd rounders, that they drafted.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:36 am
vegas raider Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Showing up to camp in shape is more to show his dedication to his teammates in the offseason.
You can be in the greatest shape in the world, you still have to have a pocket presence and accuracy. Being in shape is a great first-step, but he can come in at 240 sculpted, and if he is still fumbling and one-hopping guys, it won’t help much.
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Exactly. Which is why I think people do focus far too much on JaSkittle’s weight. Brady Quinn, Jason Campbell and Alex Smith don’t have any weight issues but neither has looked like a top tier QB because of deficiencies in decision-making, pocket presence, accuracy, turnovers, etc. I don’t think any of those guys looked as bad as JaMarcus did this season, but you get the point.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Don’t get me wrong some of those undrafted guys are studs.
Jeff Saturday, maybe the best C in the game, and he was undrafted.
The Rams have had the #2 pick the last two years, and took a DE and a LT. They have the first pick this year, and they will probably take Suh.
Anyone want to bet who will be drafting higher next year, Raiders or Rams?
January 29th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Russell needs to be cut before he becomes a locker room cancer. I’m sure he isn’t too popular amongst the offense for two reasons, the team won under gradkowski, and felt inspired to follow his leadership and work ethic, and secondly Jamarcus was blamming his wrs and oline for his bad passes. I’m sure the raiders team as a whole feels how we do about him, that’s he’s a lazy fat bum who can’t throw a pass. The longer jr doesn’t play, the more disgruntled the team will get with him around complaning. Cut jr now, cut j walker, get rid of the rest of the bums (Warren, Kelly, routt etc.) and instead get players with an actual work ethic and draft a qb that Jackson can develop, while gradkowski keeps starting. Another thing that stayed the same, since 2003 is that we have had a bum qb with no work ethic. Collins wasn’t a leader ad isn’t that good, Aaron Brooks… Daunte culpepper…. Andrew Walter, Josh mccown all these guys are on their way out of the league or already made it out. Get a real qb like Gannon who can lead, protect him, and the team will win.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Hey Norco..guess you heard the good news.
As the report put it, the “WalMart of Weed” has opened a superstore right down the street from the Oakland Airport, at 70 Hegenberger.
Everything you need to expand your “medicinal” needs.
Just google igrow..
You can thank me later.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Hey King of Trolls (i.e. Richocrap)
Shut your trap Richocrap.
Nobody’s impressed with your self-absorbed commentary.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:53 am
mike Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Russell needs to be cut before he becomes a locker room cancer.
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Understatement of the year.
If al doesn’t handle this right, he’ll lose the team, EARLY in the season.
For JR to start, he needs to WIN THE POSITION OUTRIGHT in camp, and in preseason games.
None of this “JR gets two series” crap..while blaming the lack of output to “well, so and so wasn’t on the field. don’t worry, things will be fine once the season starts”, as happened last year.
You have 52 players that are now going to be scrutinizing everything Fatass does, knowing their future depends on it.
You saw how they responded to Grad.
You saw the “no comment”s from players when asked about how they felt when JR went back in.
If Al shoves JR on the team, when it’s obvious he was outplayed, you’re going to have a repeat of “Moss attitude”..ten fold.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I buy my grass in Sac,…but Oakland/Berekeley have a spot on about every corner,…I buy the Purps in Sac,…only I can grow reefer better then those guys, and I do, in Arcata.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:54 am
PS – Rachocrap:
I guess my 5 reasons why Cable’s a good coach convinced Al for sure.
See. . . .good ol’ Uncle Al and I. . . .we think alike.
Just burns you up inside ey Rachocrap?
January 29th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I agree Mike. I’d bet many of the guys in that locker room are just sick to their stomach with that clown. Making as much as he does, as lazy and out of shape as he is. Throwing people under the bus like you said. He’s a bum. And I’m glad the team is taking the stance of ‘It’s not all about Russell’. Sounds like they may be readying themselves to move. Let’s hope so anyway. He’s hamstrung this offense too much already.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Smac…hes just passing along where theres a superstore,..chill out man, light up, you`ll feel better.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
YoungAmerican Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:17 am
and let Kelly, Warren, and Desmond Bryant (with occasional cameos by Seymour) fight it out on the inside.
…oh hell no!
January 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Walmart of Weed!!!
Hire Me Weed Walmart.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Hey King of Trolls (i.e. Richocrap)
Shut your trap Richocrap.
Nobody’s impressed with your self-absorbed commentary.
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LMAO…aww..what’s the matter, pumpkin?
You still stinging from that slap down I gave you on your idiot “5 reasons why Cable is a good coach’??
Dude..that was some of the dumbest shytt you’ve posted, and you’ve posted some ignorant crap.
And yeah..you bailed after that as well, tail between legs..
I mean “Russell’s a good coach because he wants the job”????
WTF?? What are you? 12?
That was almost as stupid as your whining “Al IS THE RAIDERS. IF YOU DON’T LOVE EVERYTHING AL DOES, GO BE A NINER FAN”.
It’s not just that you’re a lemming..it’s that you’re a slow, ignorant, spineless lemming.
Don’t worry..those welts will subside from your slap down.
In time.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Right now Gary Radnich os talking about how on TNT last night, the game with Suns m Mavs,..Jamarcus was at game in gawdy aasss, jive aasss, jewels,..Charles Barkley was making fun of him…then I guess then said, hes going to lose 30 pounds and be great,..ya ok Charles, I love Sir Charles big time, drank with him in Tahoe more then once,..Patron…great dude, guess he said that in hopes Jamarcus gets it.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:58 am
As I said earlier:
Bottom line for JaMarcus is this:
(in order of priority)
1. What type of physical shape does he come into mini-camps in? This will tell us 75% of what we need know. Just by coming in LOOKING ready to play, the kid has made a huge statement that he DOES care and DOES want to make it happen.
2. Pre-Season games: Give the kid a ton of reps (2-3 quarters, minimum, per game. How does he look? Is he moving the team consistently?
3. Lose the “even keel” attitude. He may really be that way. Many of us are. But you just can’t be that as an NFL QB. Even the cool, calm Joe Montana would get in someone’s grill if need be. JaMarcus needs to start demanding respect. And that only will come after he’s earned respect (see items #1 & #2).
Those are the 3 things I need to see before the regular season opener.
If I don’t see them. . . . .the kid sits all year or gets cut.
I’m hoping he turns it around, but, if he doesn’t, we move on without him.
And Rachocrap:
I’m giving you the entire offseason to do the same.
I’m giving you 5-6 months to quit being the little biotch troll that you are.
Can you do it?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:00 am
you can bring in ray lewis, dick butkis, etc., no mlb will ever thrive with the DT’s we currently have.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:01 am
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:54 am
PS – Rachocrap:
I guess my 5 reasons why Cable’s a good coach convinced Al for sure.
See. . . .good ol’ Uncle Al and I. . . .we think alike.
Just burns you up inside ey Rachocrap?
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LOL..you idiot.
AL DOESN’T EVEN LET CABLE SHOW UP FOR INTERVIEWS FOR ‘HIS’ STAFF..you freaking fool.
Cable has been told the decision STILL HASN’T BEEN MADE on if he’s staying.
Cable just was informed that HE HAD A NEW OC, and he knew NOTHING ABOUT IT.
And look at you..lol…crowing like Cable’s anything more than a flea because that old sorry geriatric joke of an owner is considering keeping around the biggest puppet the raiders EVER had.
You’re an idiot.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Rachocrap says:
“And yeah..you bailed after that as well, tail between legs..
I mean “Russell’s a good coach because he wants the job”????
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Russell’s a good coach? Nice one.
I bailed after reading your posts? Now that’s some of the funniest shiot YOU’VE posted and you’re posted some lame ass shiot.
Don’t give yourself so much credit Rachocrap.
Yeah, I was so humbled after you “owned me” LOL that I ran off with my tail between my legs (i.e. went home from work)
And by the way……Hell yeah Cable’s a good coach.
For all the reasons I mentioned.
You dumb mo-fo.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:02 am
lmao..look at Silver N stupid…COPYING HIS OWN POST from just above.
Yeah..everyone ignored it…BECAUSE IT’S ASININE, you fool.
Why repost something YOU JUST POSTED?
WTF??
It’s not from yesterday, or another thread…so..Mr. Insecure?
You ok, pumpkin?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Woohoo Maulaluga!!
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14294015
January 29th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Rachochiot:
Cable’s the coach.
He’s always been the coach.
And he’ll be the coach.
Stop your crying now.
Can’t wait for you to biotch for another entire season.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:04 am
ray lewis went missing before getting ngata on his team.we need DT help bad. mcclain wont do squat without a space-eating DT.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:05 am
You know Rachocrap:
Every time I respond to you, I have the image of Mike Lombardi sitting in front of me while I biotch slap him over and over.
Mike, don’t you have anything else to do than play the part of Al Davis Hater Troll #1 all day?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:06 am
# Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Rachocrap says:
“And yeah..you bailed after that as well, tail between legs..
I mean “Russell’s a good coach because he wants the job”????
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Russell’s a good coach? Nice one.
RICHOCHET: omg…uh…DUMBASS? That comment was YOURS??
What..you forgot? Oh hell…:) might as well repaste them for you..so you can cringe..some more.
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I bailed after reading your posts? Now that’s some of the funniest shiot YOU’VE posted and you’re posted some lame ass shiot.
Don’t give yourself so much credit Rachocrap.
Yeah, I was so humbled after you “owned me” LOL that I ran off with my tail between my legs (i.e. went home from work)
RICHOCHET: WRONG, liar. You stuck around, still posting.
Are you old? You forget things easily, don’t you?
OH HELL..IS THAT IT? You and Al have this “Depends” thing going on?
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And by the way……Hell yeah Cable’s a good coach.
For all the reasons I mentioned.
You dumb mo-fo.
RICHOCHET: Yep..:) time to rub your face in it..again
January 29th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Ray Lewis won a Super Bowl before Ngata got there, nada since he has been there.
And why is Ngata termed some type of superstar in here? He has never been to a Pro Bowl.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Racho:
I’m really your only friend aren’t I?
I mean, I’m one of the few knuckleheads around here who wastes precious time responding to your stupid posts.
Most of the folks around here are more intelligent than a schmuck like me.
Can’t help it.
I feel bad for you.
If I didn’t respond to you, you’d be so lonely.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:08 am
awww..look??
Not Silver n Stupid is reduced to begging me to stop..to “go away’…the “don’t you have something to do because humble my sorry ignorant ass?”
Actually, I do.
And yet, I still choose to continue to humble your sorry, ignorant ass.
go figure
January 29th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Yes Racho:
I feel so humbled by you.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:11 am
ray pleaded his case to the ravens to get a DT before they drafted ngata, he knew thats what he needed to roam around freely to make plays. ray lewis had ted washington or siraguosa i believe when they won the superbowl, vegas.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Smac,..take a toke, pop a pill, its friday man.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Look what you’ve done now. . . .
All worthy Raider discussions have ceased as the result of your sorry ass.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:11 am
# Norco Bob Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I buy my grass in Sac,…but Oakland/Berekeley have a spot on about every corner,…I buy the Purps in Sac,…only I can grow reefer better then those guys, and I do, in Arcata.
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They don’t sell weed there, although the proprietor made it clear he would love to.
and while anyone can go and buy all the hydroponics, and acc…in other to get advice on maximizing your bud size/count, you have to have a medicinal card.
AND, lol..THEY JUST HAPPEN TO HAVE A DOCTOR on site, that will help decide if you ‘quality’..and issue a prescription.
Yep, one stop shopping..the American Way.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:12 am
*qualify*, not quality
January 29th, 2010 at 10:14 am
# Norco Bob Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Smac,..take a toke, pop a pill, its friday man.
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Norco –
I’m in a great mood this splendid morning.
Doing a little design work in between “being humbled” by rachocrap.
Come on now. . . .are you giving this troll love?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:14 am
f a prescription, just buy from the streets.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I dont love you or anyone else in here.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Thank God for that.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
If you we switched D-lines with the Ravens, they would still be a top D, and we would still give up huge plays because our LB’s stink.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
I have a med card, got mine from Dr Turnipseed in Antelope,…thats his real name,..150 cash gets the card,..he wont even ask you why you need it.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
ilver-n-Smac Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
REPOST for Rachocrap:
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.
RICHOCHET: Blunt? LMAO..YOU IDIOT..Russell STILL THOUGHT HE WAS DOING JUST FINE up until he got benched. Cable is a marshmallow.
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If you suck, he tells you suck.
RICHOCHET: BULL. The man has NEVER GOTTEN IN A PLAYERS FACE..not once. quit with the idiot takes. You know they’re not going to wash. Bey? HE SUCKED..and what did Cable say? all PROPS TO THE GUY. Go look across the bay at Singletary. When a player sucked, he let HIM KNOW, in full view..and when the player turned it around? made a good play? THERE WAS SINGLETARY, first one to greet him coming off the field.
Cable? THE MAN HAS NEVER SAID A WORD TO A PLAYER, PERIOD. Kwame Harris? Guy played up through game 12..before AL BENCHED HIM, moron..Russell? OUT OF ALL OF HIS SCREWUPS? Cable never ONCE APPROACHED HIM COMING OFF THE FIELD. #################
When Michael Huff sucked last year, Cable benched him.
RICHOCHET; lmao..YOU IDIOT. Cable didn’t do squat..AL BENCHED HIM, .
Besides, Huff had a couple of good plays this year..THAT’S IT. He still is marginal.
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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.
RICHOCHET: In other words, you really are a moron. Russell should have been on the bench after 4 weeks, FOOL. Not after the season was officially over. Russell should have been told TO GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER, except the ‘HEAD COACH’ never said a word..EVER..to JR. All Cable said was “Russell needs to do those extras to be better, to be a leader”..to THE PRESS..not to JR. Again, JR kept repeating “I’M JUST FINE. NOT ON ME.” A head coach should have DEMANDED RUSSELL PUT IN EXTRA TIME RUNNING OFF THAT FLAB..but Cable? He ALLOWED RUSSELL TO WALK DURING PRACTICES, while everyone else ran.
yEAH, YOU DUMBASS…RUSSELL WALKED, AND CABLE SAID NOTHING.
LMAO that you view someone FINALLY, after two months of fans and reporters booing the qb, benches the guy as doing a good job as HC. Hell, by then he was on “OH OH..at this rate, going to get fired”
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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.
RICHOCHET: In other words, YOU LIE. Cable has ZERO CLOUT, you idiot. You stating “not going to waste a paragraph citing ex: means YOU LIE, lol. Cable has CLOUT? With Al DAVIS? Al Davis knew NOTHING ABOUT CABLE WHEN HE WAS PROMOTED, idiot.
Jerry not only has no idea when Al meets anyone, he certainly hasn’t posted that he KNEW ABOUT ANY DISCUSSION THEY EVER HAD.
Discussions are one way. Al talks. Cable listens. You won’t EVER FIND ANYTHING THAT SAID IT WAS THE OTHER WAY AROUND..but hey..considering YOU stated it..prove it.
well? Don’t be a coward..back up your words..show me the links from Jerry that says Cable has clout with anything except clouting employees and women?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Lol,..why buy from the streets when the pot is better in the shops,..way better, extreme selection too, hash too,..they even take credit cards,..awesome,..you buy from the streets dude, I dont have to anymore.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
AND HERE’S YOUR IDIOT TAKE ABOUT HOW CABLE IS A GOOD COACH BECAUSE “HE WANTS TO BE HERE” (amazing you can’t even remember what YOU posted, lol)
O FER ONE on your first point, Silver n Stupid.
Silver-n-Smac Says:
January 26th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
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)
RICHOCHET: Question was WHAT HAS CABLE DONE THAT SHOWS HE’S A GOOD COACH?
And that’s one of your five? ROFLMFAO..that he “wants to be a Raider”? Well, SO DID JOE BUGEL..fool.
And look at your idiot take..”it’s a big deal that he knows the owner is wacky”????
Are you FREAKING SERIOUS?
to YOU that’s a sign of a good coach?
YOUR O FOR 2, MENTAL MIDGET.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
so you have to go to the pro bowl to be an effective NT, please. just listen to ray what he thinks of having ngata around.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Legalize it, tax it, and cut spending on petty crimes!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
I’ll save the other 3 for another time.
don’t want to overwhelm ya, Silver n Stupid.
told ya..I’m a nice guy.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Sorry Rockstar, I had to post and leave this morning.
As to comments 126 and 140…
I think you know how I feel about Cable’s claim that we were competitive…competitive teams don’t win one and then lay an egg the next week every time. Competitive teams don’t set records for biggest regular season losses in franchise history.
And if Cable really believes our biggest weakness is kick returning, well, someone should beat him senseless.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:20 am
thats cool but there is quality product all around me here, plus its cheaper.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:21 am
# Raider O Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Legalize it, tax it, and cut spending on petty crimes!
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Exactly.
Give you an idea on the tax it could bring in?
On dispensary owner, on just ONE of his stores, paid $275,000 IN TAXES for the year.
I mean…dammmmnnnnn…2.5 mil gross, or so?
ON SOMETHING YOU GROW IN THE HILLS??
And it’s legal??
Wait..I need to make a phone call..see how I can get in on this…
January 29th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I find the pot better, and cheaper, in the shops. I can tell youve never been in one.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I didn’t say Ngata isn’t good, but the Pro Bowl is voted by NFL players, and his colleagues say he is not one of the best 2-3 in the AFC, every year.
That’s all I’m saying. Ray Lewis would make much more of an impact if he came to the Raiders than Ngata would.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:22 am
So, Norco, what’s the rule on what you can legally grow in your “closet’, or whatever?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:23 am
You can’t even get in the shops without a card, right?
January 29th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Petty Crimes are just an excuse to put minorities in Jail.
Cali needs more colleges! Not jails!!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:25 am
norco,never had to.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:27 am
My buddies came out for a softball tournament a month ago and they brought me some cookies and hash oil from some club in Oakland.
Had two cookies and I was in a weed coma.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Theres always a dude with a gun at door checking cards to get in,…I grow grass in Arcata,..not legally but do anyway,..I wont grow where I live because if a punk jumps in backyard to steal plants I will shoot to kill, and dont want that hassle.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:27 am
ray lewis wouldn’t do anything here with the supporting cast we have, especially our interior lineman.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Ca needs less colleges and more prisons, and assasins at the borders.,…good morning O.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:29 am
vegas raider Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I didn’t say Ngata isn’t good, but the Pro Bowl is voted by NFL players, and his colleagues say he is not one of the best 2-3 in the AFC, every year.
That’s all I’m saying. Ray Lewis would make much more of an impact if he came to the Raiders than Ngata would.
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Ngata is the reason Ray Lewis is still playing at a high level. In the four years prior to the Ravens getting Ngata, Lewis had a total of 3.5 sacks. In Ngata’s first season, Lewis had 5 sacks and has had 13.5 sacks in the seasons he has played with Ngata. A great NT makes a MLB look good…just as a great QB makes a WR look good.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:30 am
YoungAmerican Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 9:17 am
… and let Kelly, Warren, and Desmond Bryant (with occasional cameos by Seymour) fight it out on the inside.
raideredoutL.A. Says:
…oh hell no!
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Preaching to the choir, man.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:30 am
raideredoutL.A. Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 10:27 am
ray lewis wouldn’t do anything here with the supporting cast we have, especially our interior lineman.
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They clog, he scrapes and tackles. Diff story in Oaktown for sure but I’ll bet you he wouldn’t over shoot gaps, make bad reads and get stacked and wired to blockers like our MLB…
January 29th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Rich,
Think of the income generated from taxes, add the savings from ending the (war on petty drugs), and CA will be in good shape (financialy) in about 6-10 years. IMHO
January 29th, 2010 at 10:30 am
I’d take Ngata plus Morrison over Ray Lewis plus Warren trying to play NT every time.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Ca would be in better shape with assasins at the border, welfare and free health care and crime would go way down.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Dakota Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 10:30 am
I’d take Ngata plus Morrison over Ray Lewis plus Warren trying to play NT every time.
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Roger that.
Suh thrown in the mix would be nice while were dreaming…
January 29th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Please Ngata is NOT A GREAT DT!!!
He is good, not great, and not one of the best in the AFC. Plus he plays DE half the time, he isn’t even clogging the middle!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:34 am
lmao:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/attachments/politics-other-controversies/44385-so-much-wise-latina-women-dem_vs_republican_women.jpg
January 29th, 2010 at 10:36 am
If a great space eating NT is the key to the D, why is the biggest space-eater, Mt. Cody, going to be lucky to be in the top 50?
Space eaters like Sam Adams and Ted Washington, each played on 5 or 6 teams.
NT are replaceable. Hall of Fame LB’s are not.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:36 am
There’s a good chance Wilfork will leave the Pats.
I wouldn’t mind him shoring up that middle.
Exactly what we need – a big’ol’stout hog in the middle.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Racho:
So’s who’s gettin’ off on cut’n'pasting their own comments now?
Cable’s the man baby!
Enjoy it.
Savor it.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Trade DMAC for Haloti Ngata!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:39 am
I do that trade Bo!
New post up.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Good Morning Bob.
So You want to shoot our brothers from the south, that come here and do jobs most people here don’t want to do, they do it for cheap, and they don’t demand much.
They do that to support families, and some pay taxes on that income, and They spend that money here.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Trade DMAC for Bo Derek and Janine Turner!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:40 am
I’m not sure why Seymour is playing DE.
He seems more fit for tackle.
How about this:
Seymour and Wilfork in the middle with Bryant backing up.
Shaughnessy and a new DE on the outside.
That seems like a pretty legit line to me (with the addition of a solid ML behind them)
January 29th, 2010 at 11:15 am
hey you guys im playing fantasy bball right now and Im pondering about this trade its a good deal but I wat to get a few opinions from others before I make a decision. Im getting my a al on right now. Would you trade lebron for chris paul stephen jackson and corey magette??
January 29th, 2010 at 11:19 am
WHAT UP SILVER AND BLACK!
January 29th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Boy, it’s a good thing I read the posts on this blog; everybody knows everything about this football team, without ever meeting or knowing them. Thanks, guys, for being so smart. Funny thing, though, why do all of you have so many different answers to things?
January 29th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Q: What did you like and dislike about last season’s team?
Cable: Well, there’s a couple of things. The first thing that we learned about this team, or what we’ve become is very competitive. We’re at that stage now, where it’s time to take the next step, and the next step is becoming a playoff team.
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Next step is the playoffs? How about winning two in a row?!!!!
January 29th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
“… as chaos ensues around them…”
Ha! Does Jerry realize that the chaos was caused by his peers and himself… a bunch of beat writers making stuff up because they are so far out of the loop?
I’m not mad at ya J, you gotta write something to get paid.
And Wcraider is right, Al is a master at manipulating the media, now if someone could tell him its not 1976…