Will the Bears live happily ever after?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 2:32 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Go ahead and concede the NFC North to the Chicago Bears if you wish.
Getting Julius Peppers and Chester Taylor on the first day of free agency is a nice haul. (They’ve also agreed to terms with tight end Brandon Manumaleuna).
What does this have to do with the Raiders?
Nothing, really, except it’s a bigger version of what Oakland did in 2005, when it spent big to sign defensive end Derrick Burgess and running back Lamont Jordan.
Burgess was nowhere near Peppers’ pedigree, although the Bears would probably be happy with the 16 sacks the defensive end put up in Oakland his first year.
And Taylor is a more proven back than Jordan, considerably older at 30 but having split time with Adrian Peterson for less wear and tear in recent years.
His first year in Oakland, Jordan rushed for 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns and caught 70 passes for 563 yards and two more scores in 14 games before missing the last two games with a knee injury.
Again, Chicago could live with that kind of production from Taylor.
What did Burgess and Jordan bring the Raiders in 2005? They went from 5-11 to 4-12.
The thing about free agency is this _ if you haven’t built a solid foundation, get good quarterback play and have strong systems of football, a flashy pass rusher and a 1,000-yard runner won’t do a lot to change things.
The Bears’ season will be all about what Mike Martz can do with quarterback Jay Cutler.
Jumping to more free agent conclusions:
– Figured the Raiders were probably safe in giving Bruce Gradkowski a second-round tender. Gradkowski was dumped by both St. Louis and Cleveland before ended up in Oakland _ three of the worst teams over the past few years in the NFL (what, the Lions weren’t interested?).
Now I’m not sure sure.
If A.J. Feeley can get a two-year, $6 million contract from St. Louis, then who’s to say Gradkowski can’t come back with an offer sheet?
Then do the Raiders match it or take the pick?
– Are the Raiders a silent bidder for the services of Anquan Boldin by trade?
Doubtful. He’ll want a new contract with huge money, and he’s a run-after-catch receiver and not the downfield type preferred by you-know-who.
I’d like to see the Raiders go after a veteran like Derrick Mason or Chris Chambers, but suspect they’re expecting a full season out of Chaz Schilens, another step up the ladder from Louis Murphy and dramatic improvement from Darrius Heyward-Bey instead.
– There’s something to be said for JaMarcus Russell’s quiet offseason (especially if he’s been getting in shape) other than a couple of jewelry-laden courtside appearances. Just ask Ben Roethlisberger.
– Grady Jackson’s available again, but he’s 37 and just got cut by the Detroit Lions. In Jackson’s favor is the Raiders line coach, Mike Waufle, was the line coach for Jackson’s last two years as a Raiders in 2000 and 2001.
– Remember thinking when Gibril Wilson got big money from the Miami Dolphins that someone hadn’t watched the film too closely. After pocketing $24 million in bonus money from the Raiders and Dolphins, he’s free to find another victim.
In the interest of disclosure, I thought Wilson was a good acquisition when the Raiders signed him as an unrestricted free agency.
Another reason why I tend to be skeptical when it comes to signing free agents.
The bottom line?
For all the talk about budgets and business, teams tend to keep players they want to keep, and free agents are on the market for a reason.
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March 5th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
1st
March 5th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
So what
March 5th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
3rd?
March 5th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Vote no on grady jackson…
March 5th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
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March 5th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Jerry just likes to keep the pot stirred up.Why else would he even bring up 37 year old Jackson?
March 5th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Hey Jerry, do u sit around all day reading your own blog? Anquan Boldin….come on. Either that or youre really dakota.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Maybe Grads will get an offer. Wish he would. Another 2nd rounder in this draft and maybe then we can take Dez Bryant.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Will Pisherspoon might be worth a look.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
BREAKING NEWS: AL DAVIS HAS JUST TRADED TIGHT END DICK GOEZINYA FOR HEYWOOD JABLOWME & THE 69TH PICK.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Debo,
I think that If we got another 2nd rounder AND the 1st and 3rd for Routt… I’d still say to leave Dez alone and take every good o- and d-lineman possible. EVERY PICK for the first three rounds has to be o- or d-line… unless Spikes is still there in round TWO (I like McClain, but we need the best linemen we can get, so any 1st round picks have to be to fill a need as well as possible… and McClain will definitely be gone by Rd 2). This is just MY opinion on the draft.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Exactly Jerry. Some of the guys being “lost” by teams will prove no loss at all.
I like Malemulaemaenameumeleumeuna is gone from the Chargers, but it is the deepest TE draft I can remember and I remember him getting absolutley dumped with a text book tackle in last years opener.
I hope we at least try Mawae. A real center would make a huge difference on our O line.
Add in Trent Williams and we’re talkin…
March 5th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Did he really just bring up LaMont (towel biting) Jordan? mm,,mm,,mm. Glad to see Cromartie out of our division, and why does he have 7 kids by 6 women? Ever heard of condoms? Shawn Kemp,,Travis Henry, now Cromartie,,anyway, Im surprised Al hasnt made a big move yet. Maybe he’s waiting for the other 31 teams to finish up so we can make a splash pickup with a big name scrub (Joey Porter) then have one of those breaking news press conferences, although they’re always entertaining.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
To clarify:
If we had two 1st round picks, I’d want to use both of them on the trenches and hope that a good LB lasts til the 2nd. Receiver isn’t even ON my draft board, so Dez can take 30million guaranteed somewhere else and I wish him the best of luck… unless he’s in our division or playing a game against the Raiders… then I say screw that kid.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Boldin doesn’t have “Raider speed”
Grady Jackson is done.
Gibril Wilson is on par with Roy Williams, Derrick Gibson & Mike Mitchell when it comes to cover skills.
I don’t care what Russell is doing this offseason. If his play doesn’t improve he’ll be on the bench in favor of Bruce the Cable Guy
March 5th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I think the Routt tender shows how weak the current class of CBs seems to be. Hayden looked like crap at the Combine but its apparent by watching games the kid can cover.
Raises flags though when he KNOWS he’s on stage at the combine and fails to prep.
If we end up with him in the 2nd I’d be alright.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Boldin doesn’t have “Raider speed”
Grady Jackson is done.
Gibril Wilson is on par with Roy Williams, Derrick Gibson & Mike Mitchell when it comes to cover skills.
I don’t care what Russell is doing this offseason. If his play doesn’t improve he’ll be on the bench in favor of Bruce the Cable Guy
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Too early to lump Mitchell in.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
A real center would make a huge difference on our O line.
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N21: Agreed, as would a real NT!
March 5th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Antonio Bryant would be helpful. But i prefer to see us wait for the smoke to clear first and take a look at the released FA from other squads. Obviously we all agree the trench play needs to improve even though there 37, and 39 respectively Mawae and Jackson could help.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Steve Alford,
Enjoyed reading your posts the last couple of weeks. Don’t have to agree on everything, that’s part of the fun of sports and a forum like this. Your articulate and well thought out posts are a breath of fresh air from some of the nonsense on here.
But, a couple of threads back you and Priest were having a little spat about Howie Long, and I don’t want to pick sides, but Priest was dead on about that one.
I have an old NFL Films video from the late 80’s called NFL Crunch Course”. It’s so old it’s on VHS. It’s awesome, basically a one hour NFL Film glorifying the absolute brutality of pro football. It features some hellacious hits. Goes back to the 50’s… Night Train Lane when clothelines and facemask tackles were legal.
Anyway, it also has about 4 little 5 min. features on players..Butkus, Lawrence Taylor and Howie Long. It includes a lot of interview footage with Howie. He says he was so raw coming out of college as a surprise 2nd round pick out of Villanova. He said the coaches were going over all this terminology and he was just lost. He said “I had one move coming out of college, and that was just to run everybody over.. and if that didn’t work, I tried to fight them. The Raiders had to literally take me from square one to where I am today.”
TJ Priest is a True Believer and he takes a lot of flak on here. But, in this case at least he knew exactly what he was talking about.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents!
March 5th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Brandon Marshall to visit Seattle Seahawks.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Al is in his office, picking the petals from a daisy. Muttering under his breath, “Taylor Mays, Bruce Campbell, Taylor Mays, Bruce Campbell…..
March 5th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Does that mean Denver would get Seattle #1 draft pick THIS year?
They’d be smart to ditch Marshall. One more arrest and he’s banned for life anyway.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Davis is anything but stupid. He may be a gambler, but I’d be shocked if he doesn’t address the O line in this draft.
He spent the last few years snagging offensive weapons and now needs linemen to block for them.
Never know with Al on draft day though…
Marshall to Seattle would mean Housh AND Marshall.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Dunta Robinson to the Falcons,,I was hoping we couldve made a run for him, but I almost forgot that we have someone even better,,,Stanford Routt.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Hey Grady Jackson can come to Oaktown for the Vet minimum and be part of our rotation on the line. Cut Gerard Warren
March 5th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I dont know about Grady Jackson,,he’s about what,,50? I think we would be better off seeing what Desmond Bryant can do.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Buckeye,
I never disagreed with the statement that Howie was raw, just witht the exaggerated statement that he was completely raw and knew NOTHING… and also that our coaching staff basically made his career. Even with very rudimentary technique at the time, it’s obvious that Howie is a very brilliant guy and I’m CERTAIN that he would have become a Hall of Famer with ANY team that gave him a chance and some professional training.
Also, the argument stemmed from TJ disagreeing with someone saying that they saw an interview with Howie where he said that the Raiders didn’t stress drills and technique, they just told you to go win games. That was in the America’s Team ‘83 Raiders video and Howie DID say it. He never said that he wasn’t taught more technique here, but he did say what was purported. Maybe the team covered technique in camp and after that, just said “Go what you know how to do and win games,” without stressing technique drills… but the point remains that #75 DID say what TJ says he didn’t… and that the fact alone that he was a Raider isn’t the reason he’s in the Hall: His intelligence and athletic ability are the reasons why. Technique and coaching alone just don’t get it done.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
That video also contained a funny little annecdote about the time that Howie went into the Seattle seahawks huddle and took their water bottle from their water boy.
He said: “Our water boy was like the rest of our team, probably talking to someone in the stands. We hadn’t gotten any water, so I walked over to their huddle and said to their waterboy..Hey these guys really haven’t done anything today. so they don’t deserve this.. and I took their water bottle.” Then he said with a big Shyt eatin grin: “They kinda thought it was funny.”
Howie Long was a Bad MOFO.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Meant “Go do what you know how to do and win games.” I forgot the first “do” there. Mea Culpa.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
A good 4-3 defense should have four defensive tackles and 5 defensie ends.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Speaking of Boldin, he went to the RAAAAA-vens.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
And I believe you that Howie may have been lost in the terminology and technique, but that it’s an exaggeration by Howie and any who repeat it to say that he knew NOTHING… which is what TJ said. You can’t spend a few years playing for ANY Division 1 school and come out with ZERO technique or knowledge. Even if you’re good enough on natural ability to never need it, you’d pick up something along the way, no matter how minimal.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Steve,
I don’t disagree one bit with your statement. Howie probably could’ve flourished with a lot of teams or different systems. However, He has credited a lot of his success to his line coach Earl Leggett. He loved that man.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Matt Shaughnessy
Richard Seymour
Des Bryant
Trevor Scott
Greg Ellis
Nice pieces. get rid of Kelly and Warren and get a 2 gap guy to go alongside Bryant.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Baltimore just got really really good.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
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March 5th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Big Ben accused of Rape, AGAIN.!!!
espn.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Time to celebrate, blog nerds! Krappy actually found something he likes, instead of spewing his normal hate filled backwoods old man garbage!
Congrats, Krappy – it must be a relief to finally find something to make your life worth living (even if it is the personal on the defensive line).
Now you have something look forward to besides getting starting construction on the Swiss chalet.
How’re those plans coming along, anyway?
March 5th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
freakin ravens signed Boldin…
March 5th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assult again? Good grief,,what the hell is wrong with these dudes? It aint looking good for big Ben.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Buckeye,
Also, I felt like arguing… and TJ stuck his head out and said that something that I saw myself didn’t actually happen, so I decided to carry it further than “No, Howie said that… I have that video.”
Then TJ went to dinner with Al, Amy, Herrera, and the Raiders Scouting Department (with all of whom he’s worked at undisclosed times and locations) to discuss the prospects of this year’s draft. Period. True Story.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
A 3rd and a 4th for Boldin and a 5th sound like a steal. Now Balt. has to pay him, though. He wants a new deal. But PrettyRick is right.. The Ravens just helped themselves immensely.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Dogg, how in the world do you think Krappy is going to make it to the big rap show when his bedtime is at 6:30?
The old wackjob will be passed out in a bowl of warm oatmeal before they even open the doors to the club.
And even if he were to strap himself to his wheelchair and roll on down, that’s not something I’d suggest promoting on the blog.
Kind of like announcing Hitler will be the featured performer at your son’s barmitzvah.
You dig?
March 5th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Ravens…good move.
Hey, build the lines, get a good running game, get a QB AND THEN GET THE RECEIVERS!
March 5th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
@Beech:
No one ever announces that Hitler will be performing, they always spring the surprise midway through. And Hitler doesn’t do Bar Mitzvahs anyway… for Yarmulche-wearing clients, he only does “showers.”
I’ll be going straight to hell for that pun, but I don’t care.
Please forgive the joke at your expense, Jewish community.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Matt Shaughnessy
Richard Seymour
Des Bryant
Trevor Scott
Greg Ellis
Nice pieces. get rid of Kelly and Warren and get a 2 gap guy to go alongside Bryant.
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Agree with you KoolKell. The issue is will Al get a real DT or some stop gap 4th tier player and try to pass him off as a starter.
The key is the middle of this defense. The linebackers will continue to look like $@@# until the Raiders get a REAL DT. Something they haven’t had in a long long time
March 5th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
I agree with KoolKell
We need a 2 gap tackle. Not a D line full of pass rushers.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I might be alone on this, but I think our Wrs will be ok now. Murphy & D-Bey have a year under their belt & as bad as D-Bey was at times Im sure he learned from it. Plus I keep hearing that his work ethic is through the roof,,which is a good thing. Murphy’s definitely our go to Wr & D-Bey will make downfield plays. Schielins,,was never that high on him, to me he’s a lil’ overrated and way too injury prone, so picking up a few Wrs for depth is still neccessary. No T.O.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Damn. Watching the Bear’s press conference. Peppers is smiling ear to ear. Must be nice.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
LOL. I hear you Steve. I don’t know what to make of all his “inside info” stuff. Like I said the guy is a True Believer, and a real fan. He seems to get piled on a lot in here.. sometimes unfairly, sometimes brings it on himself. Don’t want to pick sides. Just wanted to throw my two cents in on the topic. As I said earlier I’ve enjoyed what you’ve brought to the table so far.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Michael Huff – $5.75M
Tommy Kelly – $4.5M
Justin Fargas – $2.5M
Cooper Carlisle – $2.5M
Gerard Warren – Big bonus
Cut or restructure.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Ooops…keep Michael Huff. I dont want Davis to have ANY more reasons to draft Taylor Mays.
so Huff has to stay! Plays the same role as signing Routt to that absurd tender.
Perhaps they will give Mario a big contract too. That way we won’t get Bruce Campbell.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
You’re right, Alford. Hitler’s brand of humor always goes over better when he’s not announced on the main bill.
In the world of comedy, it’s generally better to unexpectedly spring a racist wackjob on a unsuspecting crowd.
But here’s Dogg blatantly promoting Krappy’s appearance to the whole internet. All that’s only going to lead to:
Half the blog showing up to giggle at the old geezer around while he tries to break dance in a pair of dirty diapers
AND / OR
Poor old Krappy breaking a hip in the mosh pit and being in traction for 6 months, unable to complete construction on the Swiss Chalet
March 5th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Rick,
I agree with ya. When Dakota was joking earlier about a supposed Boldin trade. I said I kinda like our young WR corps. Murphy, I think could explode on the scene this year. I like that guy. Has a certain swagger for such a young player. DHB, I’m really pulling for. The way those classless jerks from BSPN clowned on him @ last years draft was a disgrace. He worries me with the way he double clutches even the few catches he made last year. Eleven? Seems to catch everything with his body. But he is supposed to be a great kid with a work ethic, so hopefully he really surprises this year.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
The way ESPN treated DHB was disrespectful, and totally unprofessional.
That being said, DHB is being paid a lot of money. His performance in 2009 was totally unacceptable!
March 5th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Damn, Donks signed Justin Bannan. I’ve always kind of liked him. Baltimore players always do well elsewhere.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Now we’ve re-signed Barnes. Guess he’s gonna challenge for a tackle spot, huh?
March 5th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Raiders re-sign OT Khalif Barnes to one-year deal, a league source just told me. Their first deal of free agency….Why?
March 5th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Apparently Ben Roethlisberger’s performance in Georgia was unacceptable. These dudes either better settle down with a wife, or go load up on a stack of porno dvds & just stay home and handle it (no pun intended) themselves. I rather stay in the crib & knock one out myself than to have some skeezer accusing me of rape, one of the worst things a man to have associated with his name.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Khalif Barnes? Again, fine with me. If it keeps us from drafting Bruce Campbell.
I hope that Warren gets cut and no other DT moves are made until the draft.
Al, keep doing what you are doing. The root cause of this awful defense is the NT position. Lets fix that and bring in a MLB free agent like Antonio Pierce…just need someone at the MLB that knows how to play the position.
Dan Williams #8…..I know I am setting myself up for disappointment as Taylor Mays or Bruce Campbell will be the pick.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
first signing and its a washed out OT that we already had WTF AD
March 5th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Rothlisberger should go to Europe in the offseason. Probably don’t know who he is over there.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
SD_Raider_619 Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
first signing and its a washed out OT that we already had WTF AD
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Look, at least the Raiders aren’t reaching and overpaying for some free agent scrub.
Guess there wasn’t much of a market for Khalif Barnes’ services. Hope he stays healthy this year.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Its an uncapped year remember people!!!! So if mr Senile a$$ wants a ring, his a$$ better spend the money or maybe he is broke.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
SnB,
I don’t know if they need to cut Warren. If he would agree to a paycut/restructure, I think he would be a very valuable backup/rotation player. At times, he still flashes as to why he was the #3 overall pick in the draft. He is quick off the line, and as Jerry said..sometimes appears unblockable. Just replace him in the starting lineup with a younger, beefier, more stout against the run DT on early downs.
If he refuses to restructure, and they can find a suitable replacement.. then maybe they can cut him.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Resigning Barnes is actually a smart move because we’ll still need O-lineman depth. I’d rather keep Barnes than Green anyway. Henderson’s our LT & I dont see us using the 8th pick on a RT when we can grab one in the 3rd rnd & there’ll be plenty to choose from. So we’ll use the 8th pick on a playmaker wether it be McClain or a DT. Brandon Spikes might actually slide to us in the 3rd rnd. wouldnt be mad at that.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
we could of resign barnes next week, no one would pick him up. AD get to work and sign Pierce or if you are rolling in money bring in kapman or dansby
March 5th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Big Ben is Swiss, my wife knows that much.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Buckeyeraider,
Warren is only valuable as a backup at a much reduced price tag.
I would like to see Dan Williams..the best NT prospect (read not 3-tech) taken at #8.
Warren could backup. He might be good for a couple of plays here and there.
His salary needs to reflect that
March 5th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Your wife also knows she’ll never see her chalet completed, we all know that much.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Im still hoping we keep Morrison but move him back outside where he should be then get a true MLB. Not Pierce,,his injury issues would hurt us. Unless we’re able to snag Dansby,although Miami seems to have him in the bag,, Im on the McClain train.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
khalif Barnes was a second round pick of the Jax Jags. His career was actually off to a very solid start there. Then he got in some off the field trouble, DUI.. called Jacksonville Florida a racist town and compared the police dept. with the KKK. A change of scenery was probably in his best interest. I really thought he would flourish in Oakland, Cali. Then the preseason injury bug bit. Never had a chance.
The only play I can remember him even being in a game was the fiaco vs. the Jets. Calvin Pace just bull rushed him, knocked him on his Azz, and stripped JR of the ball. At least Barnes was man enough to step up and say “My Bad.”
But SGT. Schultz Deirdorf immediately starts lambasting Jamarcus’ lack of pocket presence. Jeezuz H. Christ.. Dan Marino in his prime wouldn’t have gotten that pass off. Had about 1.5 seconds. Just fed into some of the negative misconceptions about Jamarcus Russell.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
This year’s offseason is about future years as it is this year.
Davis should be cleaning house with all the big bloated contracts that are on this roster.
Tommy Kelly
Gerard Warren
JaDavis Russell
Darren McFadden
Darius Heyward-Bey
Michael Huff
I am hitting the reset button. Screw it. Those guys are NOT performing to their contracts. I would restructure or cut all those guys above.
There are players on the roster that can perform at the levels above.
Although, Huff is better, just not $6M good
March 5th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
4-12
March 5th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Dumb Beeych
We all know you will always be an envious internet lurking nobody, don’t we?
March 5th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
WELL dANSBY signed with the fins
March 5th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
So when are plans going into full effect to get the Swiss chalet going, Krappy?
Remember, there are only so many parades for you to drive your red Hyundai around in this country.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Wilfork get 5 years $40m of which $25 guaranteed.
Hmmmm – We could find that money by getting rid/restructuring the players I listed above
March 5th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Dumb Beeych
None of your business. Get a life.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
C’mon, Krappy – we’re old pals! Don’t be angry because you’re out of cash to build your dream home.
But if you ever do, I’m going to fly some of my ladies out to PARTY DOWN in your chalet!
March 5th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Dumb Beeych
You couldn’t get a blow job in Sacramento, ok?
Where’s your life, eh? Dumb Beeych?
March 5th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I have no problem with them bringing back Barnes. If healthy, he could be a definite upgrade to Cornbread at RT. And a veteran presence next to rookie RG M. Iupati. Or at worst a veteran backup to Henderson.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Krappy, you think your wife would mind if you snuck out of the house Sat night for my Reggae Boat cruise?
I’ve got at least 15 Hawaiian Tropic girls coming out, and we need an old dude to serve us shrimp cocktails while we pound margaritas.
$6 an hour – not much, but it’ll help you eventually get that chalet started.
Oh yeah – and I have an awesome old Spiderman costume that you’d look great in!
March 5th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Lol Dumb Beeych,
She beats chumps like you for their clothes and money too.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Dumb Beeych
You couldn’t scrounge up the money for an Arby’s cup of coffee.
That’s why you’re here hatin on me. lol
March 5th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
raideredoutL.A. Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
5bills for 3bills on lakers win straight up?
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That could very well be a winner, and maybe even an easy winner.
But that is zero value. ZERO. Especially coming off a back-to-back.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
# Senior Beeecham Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Oh and I’m still waiting – but not expecting – you to someday use your little brain to think up a football topic you’d like to be schooled in.
But after giving you 3 – count ‘em 3! – chances to come up with something, you were so paralyzed by fear you decided to hide in your cubicle. Poor little poodle … Must’ve been scary, huh?!
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Ah…the “feigning ignorance/confusion” reply.
The offer was for YOU to broach a topic..so hey..no problem.
Al…:) let’s discuss Al for starters, peanut.
I think it’s scandalous on what Al did to the fans both when he came back to Alameda, on the signing day, as well as everything he did in 2002, both during Super bowl week, and following it.
How do you view all of what happened?
Oh..then we can discuss how Al drove off John Madden, and how their final year together went, including how the players felt about it.
Oh..and what the hell..Al and the brigade of head coaches.
What do you feel about all of Al’s butting in, what he’s done during practices, the over ruling calls he’s made to the different coaches?
We’ll just start with that, peanut.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
I’ll help ya a little beech…
some players felt Al really screwed over Madden…
any idea what I’m talking about?
Oh..and some things happened during the SB week that really…really PO’ed a lot of people…both during and after…any idea what I’m talking about?
head coaches? anything? hell…that’s easy stuff for ya..even your pathetic googling ass can find something on that…right, peanut?
March 5th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
87.KoolKell Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Dumb Beeych
You couldn’t scrounge up the money for an Arby’s cup of coffee.
That’s why you’re here hatin on me. lol
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Arby’s?! Eeeew!
March 5th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
· Senior Beeecham Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
here it is again, so my little poodle doesn’t hurt his paws with all of his frantic reposting and cut and pasting -
Wow, little Poodle, I’m impressed! You actually copped to failing to bring up any sort of topic in 3 attempts!
That shows growth, little dude, something that does score points in your attempts to become my full time minion apprentice!
First of all, just accept Al doesn’t consider the opinions of his fans in any of his business moves. So you’re wasting precious poodle energy getting worked up over him moving the team to whatever locale offers him the most attractive package. And he’ll stomp over anyone (except usually players) to get it.
You ever heard of Idi Amin? Dictatorship has its price and the fans pay to live in Al’s kingdom. Don’t spend your days getting worked up about his injustice, it’ll just turn you into a bigger, wackier basket case.
I’m not sure what you’re interested in learning about the coaching cavalcade that you should already know. No sane person could rationally explain how rapid turnover leads to team stability.
Personally, I was hoping the Kiffin experiment would work out, mainly because the possibility of Monte installing a modern defensive scheme and Kiffin’s keen eye for college talent.
Anyway, his meddling is mostly, if not all, to blame for the chaotic state of his team, its loss of financial value and league wide respect, not to mention his only way to buy free agents is by massive overspending.
Hope that helps and gives you something to think about. Maybe next time we can discuss your favorite Raider merchandise purchases through the ages!
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RICHOCHET: That’s not what I asked, MORON.
First off, crappola for brains, the challenge was offering YOU the opportunity, 3 times, to bring up ANY TOPIC YOU SO CHOOSE. You bailed 3 times. For obvious reasons..you’re a freaking idiot.
Now..the questions were easy..keeping in mind you’re slow.
English your second language? Try it again. Following the dots shouldn’t be hard unless even that eludes you. Let me know.
And damn dude..that weak ass crap pretty much clears up you couldn’t fight your way of a paper bag with that sorry take. Lol…I mean, to YOU that’s discussing the Raiders? Yeah, great job on saying “Al doesn’t care” or “Al’s meddling is the reason things suck”..wonderful firm grasp of saying nothing…dumbass.
Now..again…read my comment above..questions are simple, even for simpleton’s such as yourself.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
# KoolKell Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Richochet doesn’t believe my story, Check. Anything else?
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NO BODY BELIEVES YOUR STORY…see, clown, you commented to MOST HERE that MOST HERE are below you, that they ALL HAVE NOT DONE ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THE THINGS IN LIFE YOU’VE DONE.
Those are YOUR words.
I simply proved you’re a lying ass dog.
As YOUR PROOF, you requested posters to go READ YOUR WEB SITE (not YOURS, it’s the brokers web site) where you posted that drivel..that is sad in and of itself.
You sprouted off, acting all that, and I called you on it..like so many others did.
I’ll say it again…you’re a loser.
NO ONE WHO’S NOT A LOSER WOULD POST THAT IGNORANT CRAP..and certainly NEVER on a site that his prospective clients might read…that’s just plain unprofessional, and stupid, to boot.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Richochet Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
I’ll help ya a little beech…
some players felt Al really screwed over Madden…
any idea what I’m talking about?
Oh..and some things happened during the SB week that really…really PO’ed a lot of people…both during and after…any idea what I’m talking about?
head coaches? anything? hell…that’s easy stuff for ya..even your pathetic googling ass can find something on that…right, peanut?
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Incapable of letting anything go aren’t we?
How many times do U supposed Reekofshyte has posted this exact same sentiment?
Try not to cry too hard for poor ole Madden. I think he’s done alright…
March 5th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
· KoolKell Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I’ve never heard of anything between Davis/Madden.
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That’s because you’re an idiot, and you don’t follow the Raiders. Their blowups are legendary. As opposed to your claims of corvettes and buying foreign land, which is fantasy.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
408RAIDER Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
WELL dANSBY signed with the fins
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Dansby was NEVER seriously considered by Oakland.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
I didn’t know the Lakers game tipped off already, I see they are losing at halftime.
RaiderdoutL.A. I hope you didn’t pull the trigger brother!!!
March 5th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
buckeyeraider Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I have no problem with them bringing back Barnes. If healthy, he could be a definite upgrade to Cornbread at RT. And a veteran presence next to rookie RG M. Iupati. Or at worst a veteran backup to Henderson.
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Not positive, but pretty sure Barnes has little to no experience on the right side and think he stated he was not interest in doing so.
Barnes has sucked for years now after his off field run ins. Expectinghim to do anything is pretty far fetched.
Hope we draft O line at 8 other wise yeah, its going to be another looooong season.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Jamal Williams, I guess.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Richochet Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
I’ll help ya a little beech…
some players felt Al really screwed over Madden…
any idea what I’m talking about?
Oh..and some things happened during the SB week that really…really PO’ed a lot of people…both during and after…any idea what I’m talking about?
head coaches? anything? hell…that’s easy stuff for ya..even your pathetic googling ass can find something on that…right, peanut?
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Incapable of letting anything go aren’t we?
How many times do U supposed Reekofshyte has posted this exact same sentiment?
Try not to cry too hard for poor ole Madden. I think he’s done alright…
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Because you’re a mental midget, and you’re slow, I’ll dumb it down for you.
Lil Beech was challenged to prove the idiot can discuss word one about the Raiders. After repeated challenges to let him choose the topic, I gave some for him, after he feigned total ignorance.
Hence the above.
Leave it to your dumbass to need it explained. Point wasn’t how Madden has done..point was did he even have a clue at all what was going on.
Just slap a DUH on your forehead…it’s almost as if it’s tattooed there.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
# KoolKell Says:
March 4th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Chris in NY
It’s alright peckerwood, it’s all good.
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# KoolKell Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Hey Peckerwood Podunker, how’s it going today?
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KoolKell Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Boo
You’re a lying piece of shyt.
You fuking peckerwood you were trying to make a statement with that headline
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Urban Dictionary
Definition: peckerwood
“Racist term for white man.”
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Your ass should be banned for your racist crap, Racist Scumbag Kelli
March 5th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Dumb Beeych disapears and Reekofshyt appears, funny that. They all want to know about my business.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Nnamdi21,
No, Dansby would have demanded an even bigger ransom to come here.
Antonio Pierce would be the guy I would target at this point. Either him or stick with Morrison. Right now the defense has too many issues with scheme / DTs for a rookie to succeed here.
Its a demanding position. You will be on the field and the DTs in front don’t let you shine. Right now the Raiders just need someone that can play at a decent level.
Pierce can hold that down for a couple of years until we get the new DT up to speed and the Marshall can “with Al’s permission” tweek the scheme
March 5th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
You should thank me, KeptManKelli…as soon as I show and challenge Lil Beech, he tucks tail and hides, which slows his relentless lovefest he has with you.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Nnamdi21
I know but I have dreams!
March 5th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Who are you guys, baptists?
March 5th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Jamal Williams, I guess.
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Too old. We need to get a younger guy in there that will man the spot for a while
If Williams was 30 or so I could do the move…but not at 34/5
March 5th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
# KoolKell Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Dumb Beeych disapears and Reekofshyt appears, funny that. They all want to know about my business.
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lol…you don’t HAVE A BUSINESS…
The #1 failed business attempt IN THE COUNTRY IS A REAL ESTATE SALESMAN. Seems everyone who can buy a pencil, when they can’t get any other job, trys real estate.
The fact YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS, while your wife works everyday, while you sit on here, morning, noon, and night, says, LOSER, that you’re a bum, and a liar.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Rich,
I don’t want to butt into you and Beechams little mano y mano here. But, I asked you the other day. What happened in 2002? What did Al do to PO everybody? I’m not sure what you’re alluding to and you’ve got my curiosity piqued. So, good man, spill the beans. Please.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Buckeye…going to give Lil Beech a chance to admit his ignorant ass has no idea what I’m talking about, then I’ll detail it for ya..probably tomorrow or Sunday, which Lil Beech will have used up his sorryass list of excuses and weak say nothing replies.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Reekofshyt,
I guess these things are impossible in your world.
Did I ever tell you when I was a kid, 67′- 72′ I was breaking green horses with Oakland Raider Charlie Smith, Hero of the Heidi game in 68′.
Yeah, we had a Trail Riding group called the El D Riders, because everybody drove El Dorado’s. My father was Prez. George Atkinson would come up, Ray Chester.
Redwood Rd, Oakland. We boarded the horses up there. Great trails all around.
I’ve had about 10 horses of my own. Appys and Quarters.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
This is just great!!!
All these teams in the league acquiring big free agents, and some not so big, but doing things to try and make their team BETTER. What are the Raiders doing???-Overpaying for their CURRENT players who were 5 and FREAKING 11 last yr., and all we have to look forward to is the biggest bust in NFL history at the most important position on the team, and a coach who hasn’t had a winning season HIS ENTIRE FREAKING LIFE.
Oh it’s okay cuz the Raiders don’t need any help do they?
HOW COME THE RAIDERS ARE DOING NOTHING!!!
Who caress about winning right??? Why would the Raiders want to bring in any good players? We’re all set right?
March 5th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Al Davis should just wave the white flag, cuz it’s obvious the old man has given up anyway. Hell, why even try?
He should do professional sports a favor and just fold the freaking franchise, or sell it for a few bucks and let someone who actually cares about quality, and dare I say WINNING, run the team.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Joey Porter?
March 6th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Just read this thread, pretty good football talk for the first 88 posts…Then the turd in the punchbowl, Richochet, started his usual venom.The guy needs professional help.