McNabb: I would have gone to Oakland
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at 4:09 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb refuted stories with unnamed sources which reported he would retire rather than play for the Raiders.
Talking with host Ryen Rusillo on the Scott VanPelt Show (ESPN Radio), McNabb was asked what he would have done had he been traded to the Raiders.
“I would have been at the workouts and working out with the team, throwing and trying to get the timing down with the corps of receivers and running backs they have and communicated with the offensive line to get ready for minicamp,” McNabb said.
When Rusillo asked about the threat to retire, McNabb at first laughed out loud.
“Retirement?,” he said.
McNabb went on to elaborate.
“This is the problem with some of these so-called key analysts and these smart guys out there who go by `sources.’ So many people listen to different sources `close to’ the individual, but never the individual, saying that I would have not showed up in Oakland, I would have been upset . . . hey, with my name always being in the media all the time because of trade talk, I’m just happy that it’s over. I don’t mind being on ESPN if it’s something positive for my play, not for where I’m going to land next. A lot of it was blown way out of proportion.”
Of course, having McNabb refuse to play for the Raiders is a much more interesting story than what is the more likely reality _ that Oakland simply is not getting older as a team but working at getting younger, and McNabb was never an option because of that philosophy.
Think about it.
Jeff Garcia and Lorenzo Neal never made it out of training camp last year. Greg Ellis was waived this offseason. Justin Fargas, a 30-year-old back in a 35-year-old body is gone. There was no effort made to talk with the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson and Terrell Owens, the types of Hall of Fame candidates the Raiders have looked to in years past.
The club has not come to a longterm deal with defensive end Richard Seymour, perhaps waiting to see if he’s started on the downside of his career but franchising him to hedge their bets.
If the Raiders really wanted McNabb, they would have made a serious offer and landed him. I’m not sure I buy the story that the magnanimous Eagles “did the right thing” by trading him to the Redskins even though McNabb remained in the division.
And last time I checked, although the Redskins direction is more promising with Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen running things instead of Daniel Snyder, they were 4-12 last year. One game worse than the team that McNabb supposedly wouldn’t consider.
The reason the Eagles made the trade is because they’re comfortable with seeing McNabb twice a year. And because the Raiders are floated more often as a trade possibility than any other team because they never deny it, and occasionally are punching bags because of it.
You’d think this would close the book on the McNabb-to-Raiders story, but don’t count on it. It will be commonly accepted that McNabb refused to come to Oakland, regardless of what he or anyone else says.
It’s just one of those things the Raiders will have to endure until they change the storyline and start winning.
(Was out all morning taping a draft special for Comcast . . . thanks to the reader who told me about the interview).
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April 8th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
So what
April 8th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Of course he would….2 reasons
1. big Al pays very well
2.We got horses’
April 8th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Third
April 8th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Up your Sapp.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Up yours Sapp, I should say…
April 8th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Does anyone here still want Brandon Spikes in the 3rd or 4th?
I think we can trade down and get Charles Brown (best ZBS tackle) along with a 3rd rounder to pick up Spikes. If we can get a trade for Gaither (2nd rounder) then we swtich Charles Brown to Pouncey and our O line will look pretty good.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
The only problem Theisman and other people in the press have with Russell is the money he’s making. Period, has nothing to do with his skills or work effort. It started in ‘07, when Russell and his agent were holding Al’s balls to the fire. The media and the league might hate Al, but they hate greedy players even more. Nobody loves this criticism of Russell right now more than Al Davis. It takes the blame away from him for how bad the Raiders are.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Does that mean that Al isn’t worried about JaMarcus justifying his faith in him anymore?
April 8th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
1. Pouncey
2. Brown
3. trade for haynesworth
April 8th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Most people have Brown as a first rounder.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Jerry, telling people “Think about it” is to insinuate that they normally don’t think.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Brown is an early second…
April 8th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
RaiderJohnny, I don’t understand that question. Any other way you can word it?
April 8th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Bad azz Jerry. Thanks. McNabb would’ve helped short term or until he got injured.
Like I said before, if Davis wants something, he’s got a pretty good track record of getting it.
If he’d really wanted McNabb he’d have gotten him.
I hope Russell is working very hard this off season.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Jruss is going to be your starter period….
April 8th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Like I said before, if Davis wants something, he’s got a pretty good track record of getting it.
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A Freudian slip that Al really doesn’t want to win a Super Bowl anymore?
April 8th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Thec….do you think he will earn it or….
April 8th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
The whole story was absurd. I said so on multiple occasions on Twitter. http://twitter.com/raidersblog
April 8th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
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April 8th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I am starting to wonder what past life sin I committed to be a Raiders fan.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
There’s going to be 21 other starters, too, Thec, with only about 3 of them being good enough to start on other teams. The problem with Russell is the money. Period.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
You had said that, ‘Nobody loves this criticism of Russell right now more than Al Davis. It takes the blame away from him for how bad the Raiders are.’ Do you mean to say that Al accepts JaMarcus as a failed pick and is willing to move forward? Or simply that Al can rest a little easier knowing that JaMarcus is taking a lot of the heat for the Raiders being as bad as they’ve been?
April 8th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
4eva, a combo of davis wanting it, and him doing just enough…
April 8th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Thec07 Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Brown is an early second…
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I expect teams to reach so he may go in the 20s. Only played O line for 2 years and was a TE before that.
May just be scratching his potential, but he is a project. One with more upside than Campbell it seems, who shouldn’t go until the late 20’s either but someone could take a flyer.
It won’t be Al.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
April 8th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
I meant the latter, Johnny. Thanks for clarifying.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
RaiderJohnny Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
You had said that, ‘Nobody loves this criticism of Russell right now more than Al Davis. It takes the blame away from him for how bad the Raiders are.’ Do you mean to say that Al accepts JaMarcus as a failed pick and is willing to move forward? Or simply that Al can rest a little easier knowing that JaMarcus is taking a lot of the heat for the Raiders being as bad as they’ve been?
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I don’t think so.
Whats Al’s excuse Russell’s rookie year and before when Oakland sucked?
Frankly, its Davis who picked him and paid him so no, I do not think he’s enjoying J aMarcus “taking the heat.”
April 8th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
NAM21, I am just hoping we go oline 1,2 or 1,3.
Unless suh, mccoy slip…
April 8th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Raiders blog, I just read your blog. You might as well call it the Al Davis blog.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Raider75 Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I am starting to wonder what past life sin I committed to be a Raiders fan.
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You were a Bronco fan.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Thec07 Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
NAM21, I am just hoping we go oline 1,2 or 1,3.
Unless suh, mccoy slip…
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F’in A. Fix the O line, save the Raiders.
McCoy doesn’t come off terribly well in interviews. NOt the sharpest tool in the shed but a decent human being aand a stellar DT.
Would take him for sure and plug him into a line with Richard Seymour. Makes everyone else on the line better.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
http://aldavissucks.blogspot.com/
April 8th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Raider75 Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I am starting to wonder what past life sin I committed to be a Raiders fan.
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You were a Bronco fan.
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Oh wow. I should beat my own azz then.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Raider 75: lol!
April 8th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I’ve given my reasons why Oakland shouldn’t take a DE in with the 8th but thats not saying it won’t happen.
I’m awed by JPP’s physical abilities but theres something about the way he runs, kind of knock kneed, that makes me think he’ll be prone to injury.
He’s got a lot of hip sway too that means back injuries and soreness will slow him to a mortal as well.
Not sure if he’s got the technique to compensate right away but man, what a physical specimen.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I’m a fan of Mike Lombardi. I know the story of him being fired and all, but I like his stuff. Seems fairly unbiased to me.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
4eva,
Pray tell, what “horses” do “we” have that would make McNabb soooo inclined to happily come to Oakland?
April 8th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
lmao at all you doubters….the Raiders have been linked to TO, Vick and McNabb. If Al wanted them, they’d be here.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
McNabb going to the Redskins was a real downer. I honestly cant stomach another year of watching JRuss and DHB out there.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
DHB number change cost less than $10,000
Posted by Mike Florio on April 8, 2010 4:07 PM ET
Plenty of you were intrigued by the news that Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey paid for the remaining inventory of unsold replica jerseys in order to change his number from 12 to 85, primarily since plenty of you were amazed that any such jerseys were made, or sold.
Per a league source, the price tag for the number swap was under $10,000.
But while Reebok got a reimbursement for black jerseys that soon will be absorbing the rays of the burning sun in one or more third world countries near the equator, the folks who paid for a DHB jersey bearing No. 12 will have no such luck.
At a minimum, Reebok should make available to the purchasers of the Heyward-Bey jerseys a replacement name plate that says stabler
April 8th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Another DT prospect to watch out for come draft day:
Defensive Tackle Linval Joseph, East Carolina:
Overshadowed a bit at ECU by DE CJ Wilson and DT Jay Ross, Joseph is the one that has the most interesting blend of NFL size (6-5, 328) and athleticism. Scouts would like to see him put it all together and be a more consistent player, but his tools have some clubs talking about him as a potential 2nd round prospect.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
For the record, who is against bringing in anyone that does not address our issues at offensive line or line-backing in the first round? I am.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Because what Al Davis wants he gets!! I mean the guy wants wins and just look at all of those hes been getting!! LMFAO!!!
April 8th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Redskins take a look at Trent Williams
Posted by Mike Florio on April 8, 2010 7:41 PM ET
NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock thinks that left tackle Trent Williams would be the best fit for the Redskins with the fourth overall pick in the 2010 draft. The Redskins seem to at least be willing to do their due diligence in this regard.
Chris Russell of 106.7 The Fan in D.C. reports that Williams has visited the Redskins.
The Redskins also have visited this week with Russell Okung.
Mayock believes that Williams is a better fit for the zone-blocking scheme that the Redskins are implementing, given that it requires more agility and quickness. Still, with a 33-year-old quarterback who has had nearly as many operations as Cavity Sam, pass blocking will be even more important. Russ Lande of Sporting News thinks Williams will be gone at No. 2, to the Lions; Nolan Nawrocki of Pro Football Weekly has concerns regarding Williams’ work ethic and bust potential.
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April 8th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
i personally hope jamarcus russell dies in a horrible car accident next week ..
April 8th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
I’ve banged this overrated drum as loud as anybody not named Todd McShay. What is there to like about his game?
Arm? So-so.
Feel in the pocket? Awful.
Reading coverage? Stunted.
So we’re left with competitor and hard worker. Well, I’m both of those. Does that mean I can play quarterback in the NFL?
Don’t you get tired of hearing how hard a worker he is and how it will make him a better player? That’s an insult to a lot of other players in this draft. Don’t they work hard, too?
Either you can play or you can’t. The work will help make a good quarterback a great one. But it won’t make this kid an NFL starter for the long run.
He’s a fifth-round pick in my book, which is better than at least one NFL thinks. “Eighth or ninth round,” the coach said.
That means he’s not draft material.
I won’t go that far, but what I saw on tape isn’t pretty.
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Here’s an exerpt from a good article by Pete Prisco on cbssports.com. I totally agree with his view on “work ethic”. Gradkowski lovers, read this article 10 times!!! The rest of the article is a great read too.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
we can only hope jruss dies and raiders draft jimmy clausen. and then the o tackle outta maryland in the 2nd round. i would just smile all off summer
April 8th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Whoops, I meant “excerpt”.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Our team has to go through certain changes in order to jump up from 5-11 to at least 8-8. Here is some of my thoughts maybe you guys can critique it.
QB: With Gradkowitzki being the front runner to win the starting job, the concerns are mostly can he do it for 16 games. If Grad gets hurt, JR will demoralize the Raider fans, therefore I think JR should get cut if he loses the open competition. Frye hasn’t been a winner ever since he came to this league, I doubt he can give us anything more then what JR gave us last year, I always saw him as a third QB not even a backup. We need someone who can at least move the chains and score some touchdowns, hopefully we either draft a QB or trade for Jason Campbell. Gradkowitzki is clearly not the best answer but he is all what we got now.
OL: I am not sold on Barnes, Walker, Morris, Cooper, Satele, Pears, etc. With the exception of Henderson and Gallery, I doubt any of those bums can hold or allow our RBs to penetrate opponents DL. There is a reason why teams always blitz against the Raiders. They know sooner or later those DLs will be able to collapse our OL. We need new bloods, this is the most important position for this team. Not only do we have a weak QB, but if our OL remains weak, might as well expect another season 5-11.
LBs: This position is still a mystery to me. Maybe some of you have better ideas. My confusion lies in the fact that Cable clearly states that Wimbley is going to be our starting SLB. He is not known neither for his tackling skills nor for his covering skills but he is known for his rushing capabilities. Does that mean Wimbley will be allowed to rush the QB along with our 4 DLs? That would leave us exposed in the middle and force both our safeties to play zone all the time. Can we expect the Raiders to become a 70% blitzing team like the Ravens or Jets? Regardless, Wimbley, a new MLB that I am sure we are drafting and Scott, they give us a solid unit in rushing the passer, can they cover who knows, but maybe if we still expect to have Morrison and Howard, we could switch our LBs back and forth depending on opponents strategies. We at least now have rushers and cover LBs in our team.
DL: Second year of having Seymour is going to be a blast. I think he returns back into his pro bowl form and show us that he is a worthy of our first rounder. Besides, he wants his final paycheck and that would motivate him. Matt and Seymour at DE with Richardson and whomever we get in the draft as our DE, that unit is solid. For those who think TK is any good, go watch the tape, the guy gets penetrated more then 60% of time he plays. HE IS GARBAGE. He is not a starter in this league, he had only one good year as a Raider, can he stop the run, we seen the answer, NO. We clearly need a new blood in here too, a true DT who is young motivated and can hold his attacker and his pants. Desmond Bryant might make an impact, but we clearly need depth in this position. The two bums we signed are worthless.
CB: Many of you think CJ is solid playing opposite the great Asmough. He has the Raider speed but he gets burned alot. He played better the first year he replaced moron DeAngelo Hall. Last year, CJ sucked. Routt in my opinion is better option, he can’t play the nickle but you put him in CJ position outside, the guy can cover man to man. Can CJ play the nickle, yes he can. He did it before, but we also need at least another corner. Holland Wr to CB is a two year project, draft a young guy or get him as undrafted rookie.
ST: Our ST sucked last year, we couldnt stop opponents KR/PR. Our Kickers are the best in the league, but our unit need to get better. Why are we paying Ekujuba or whatever his name is top money? I think AL should try drafting players who can play ST in the lower rounds.
FA: Jerry said that the Raiders are waiting for the market to cool down before signing any player. I think we should sign right now as the market is as cold as it gets. After the draft, some teams might compete with us for the services of the players we need. We clearly need a WR, FB, DL, CB, RT, RG, C, etc. I think the Raiders need to sign Mawae, Chester Pitts and T.O for less then $10 mill a year. Each player might be happy with the one year deal offered at this time. Mawae and Pitts could be had for less then 4 mill and give T.O a one year 5 mill deal. Does AL have the money, I think he does.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
i personally hope jamarcus russell dies in a horrible car accident next week ..
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What an ugly thing to say.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
LMMFAO SFAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 8th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
44. Fat Kidd: I can see a scenario where Okung falls to the Redskins.
Williams might be a reach that high. I think he’s a reach for Oakland at 8, but makes more sense.
If its between the 2, I think Skins go Okung.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Gradkowski led DIVISION 1 A in compleation % as a senior.Something most QB’s NEVER do
April 8th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Nnamdi…..surely SFAD jests….look at his moniker
April 8th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Surely, but what an ugly thing to say.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Peace owt!~
April 8th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Pretty sure a QB leads the NCAA in completion % EVERY year. Sooooo alot of Qbs have done just that.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Well hows this!!!!
#2 cracks a lobster claw,and the claw shatters and blinds him in 1 eye
April 8th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
well gee smarty pantzz that means 1 a year out of all Div,1A….so not many
April 8th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
you still sucking the publican line and fighting 4 our freedom in Iraq ron?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
doesnt really matter how he dies.. wait!! u guys mad at me cus i want jruss 2 die?
ok i neva heard nun u muhfukkas say sumtin to all these people that want AL DAVIS to die… hipocrites
April 8th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
dont even know wtf your talking about in #60.
Who cares if Gradkowski l
April 8th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
led the NCAA in comp %???
April 8th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Lies, damned lies, and then there are statistics AND THEN THERE IS BSPN-boot licking, bum nosing, crotch salivating homies of the Eastern Time Zone.
I appreciate that John Clayton tries to keep it honest.
The rest…? They just parody themselves as our very own MR/KiffinRaider does every day.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
La Canfora: Redskins’ makeover taking shape
In a matter of months, Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen have remade the Washington Redskins. And it’s not just all about their new big-name QB.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
hmmmm….2 raiderrons sinse we had to come clean….
dont buy it
April 8th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Did Eagles trade McNabb so Redskins wouldn’t draft Bradford?
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 8, 2010 12:31 PM ET
Why did the Philadelphia Eagles trade their starting quarterback, Donovan McNabb, to the division rival Washington Redskins? The trade could have been motivated in part to keep Washington from drafting Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford.
At least, that’s the theory floated by Adam Schefter of ESPN, who reports that multiple NFL executives firmly believe that the Eagles wanted to block the Redskins from taking Bradford. The executives Schefter talked to say the Eagles are high on Bradford and don’t want to have to play against him twice a year for the next decade.
So the Eagles figured that if they shipped McNabb to Washington and took two draft picks from the Redskins in the process, they’d make the Redskins less likely to want to draft a quarterback and also take away some of the picks the Redskins would have needed to move up and take Bradford.
There’s a perception among many league observers that teams shouldn’t make trades within their divisions because it’s dangerous to strengthen a divisional opponent’s roster. But maybe the Eagles think that what really would have strengthened the Redskins is drafting Bradford.
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April 8th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Go be a redskin fan then kk
April 8th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
What in the hell are you talking about? Spit it out. I dont speak moron.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
April 8th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
pa-toowee
April 8th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Wow, Mark Sanchez threw 12 TD’s and 20 int’s, with a 63 passer rating.
I would have thought he played much batter than that, judging by all the adoration.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
4eva
Go suck my dik then.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
its the same old story we have seen many times KK….
strong running game….stout defense etc etc etc
April 8th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Nnamdi21,
there is something about the unreality of cyberspace that emboldens glib and flawed remarks.
anyone (SFAD) who wishes JaM to die in a traffic accident or the many here who have expressed their desires for AD to perish are but internet byproducts.
Any of these people, given the opportunity to confront directly the object of their hatred or animosity would shrink to silence if direct confrontation were imminent.
shrug. humans are little creatures no matter how they wish themselves to be otherwise.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
4evaRaider Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Well hows this!!!!
#2 cracks a lobster claw,and the claw shatters and blinds him in 1 eye
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is there insurance for that???
April 8th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
you a closet ratface lover aint ya KK?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
I hope not Pete!
April 8th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
sell any secrets to the Soviets KK?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
jack bauer cracks a lobster claw,and the claw shatters and blinds him in 1 eye
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is there insurance for that???
April 8th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
you severed aboard thee ol’ 2983 didnt ya KK?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Florida Pete,
Then our Franchise QB would be known as JaAska.
4eva,
if kk wants to be called the real shanaratraider then by all means oblige him.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
mlonetree if i met jruss there would be a new headline on CNN in the mornin
April 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
jack bauer cracks a lobster claw,and the claw shatters and blinds chuck norris in 1 eye
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is there insurance for that???
April 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
BJ Raji had 1.5 sacks.
Ron Brace had 0 sacks.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Ahh M Lonetree….
Supp BRO!?!?!?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
SFAD,
if that’s the truth then I apologize for underestimating your despisal of the young man.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Rookie Receiving in 2009:
1. Percy Harvin, 60
3. Jeremey Maclin, 56
4. Michael Crabtree, 48
12. Louis Murphy, 34
27. Darrius Heyward-Bey, 9
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?archive=false&conference=null&statisticCategory=RECEIVING&season=2009&seasonType=REG&experience=0&tabSeq=0&qualified=true&Submit=Go
April 8th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
never said i was wrapped tight . im a crazed fanatic type raider fan. got into it wit titan fans in nashville during the game at their stadium . workin in a prison has made me violent also.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
hey, koldkell. i got a serious question stat guy..
ok
if percy harvin or jeremy maclin or crabtree played for oakland last season.. & jruss was their qb. how many receptions would they have ?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
i mean. am i the only football minded person here ?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
4eva,
just so tiring to read hate upon hate hereabouts when the nationwide media do just fine in that regard with their broadcasts.
Jerry Mc is always snide in his leads, then you have the PMS (post meridian syndrome) Crew remorselessly taking up their hates and politics.
expounding avidya is not an art or a gift, it is a cursed path for a doomed soul. and many in the PMS crowd wear it as an honour.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS isnt tight….he way cool,imo
April 8th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
u guys make zero sense some time. if fukkin percy harvin played for the fukkin raider last season he would have had like 15 receptions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
April 8th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Mark Sanchez only took 53 QB hits.
Raider QB’s took 97 hits.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
same thing for everybody sayin we shoulda drafted crabtree … why ? whos gonna throw him da damn ball?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
SFAD,
unfortunately or not JaFranchise is likely to be the Raiders alpha dog come September. Solutions?
build an O-line in ‘010!
April 8th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
M Lonetree….and then there are some who are ALWAYS hopeful 4A win….no matter what
April 8th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I said this from the beginning – there was never a shred of evidence that the Raiders were even remotely interested in McNabb. There is no journalistic integrity in sports and yet people still buy into this crap. You can believe something AFTER it happens in this world. I cant believe Jerry still wants to beat this dead horse any more.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
crabtree sat out till almost thanksgiving if he was with the raiders he would still be sittin out
April 8th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Rookie Receiving in 2009:
1. Percy Harvin, 60
3. Jeremey Maclin, 56
4. Michael Crabtree, 48
12. Louis Murphy, 34
27. Darrius Heyward-Bey, 9
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# KoolKell Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
BJ Raji had 1.5 sacks.
Ron Brace had 0 sacks.
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G Warren had 2.0 sacks
T Kelly Had 1.0 sacks.
Since Davis got Warren for a song, and Kelly was undrafted, you just proved Davis is a genius.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
its what keep’s us coming back,imo
April 8th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
JWB, does there need to be evidence that the Raiders were interested in McNabb in order for their to be speculation?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
# SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
u guys make zero sense some time. if fukkin percy harvin played for the fukkin raider last season he would have had like 15 receptions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Yeah, having a future Hall of Fame Q with 20 years in the league might have something to do with Harvins’ success.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
true dat but those KO returns 4 td’s were pretty good 2,imo
April 8th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
i know seymour. its like people use reasoning when its good 4 them. like i think emmit smith is the ( greatest) runnin back ever. but emmit haters say he has just had a superior o line…. but fail to mention that guys like tim brown had several mediocre qbs.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Since Davis got Warren for a song, and Kelly was undrafted, you just proved Davis is a genius.
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What’s genius about 29-83?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
i wonder how DHB woulda looked in indianapolos or atlanta last season ? i dunno. peyton probably woulda slapped him silly durin a game for droppin passes.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
koldkell. if its all al davis fault . then why do coaches get paid so much ? why would the redskins even go after shanahan ?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Davis, a genius? If Davis is a genius, what does that make owners who’ve won Super Bowls recently? Deities, basically. No matter how good you think Al is, they’re better. Period.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I dont think emmitt smith was better than Lawrence McCutchen
April 8th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Is everybody picking on Al? Awwww. Poor thing.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
I’m sure he feels it in his NEW mansion in the Cochella Valley….poor poor Big Al
April 8th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
al davis dont have a mansion he lives out of a van so he can pay these large salaries
April 8th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
4evaRaider Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
I’m sure he feels it in his NEW mansion in the Cochella Valley….poor poor Big Al
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Maybe he’ll let you come over and cut the grass, since you don’t care about football.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
right
April 8th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
all of al davis money goes back into the team he is not a captalist
April 8th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
how many times did you swab the deck on thee ol’ 29-83 KK
April 8th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
KK…. you really are a closet ratface fan arent you? haha
April 8th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
April 8th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
time 4 U 2 show Big Al some love KK!
April 8th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
if the raiders went undefeated and won the superbowl next season. koldkell would ruin our celebrating with this remark
” YEAH YEAH, BUT AL DAVIS IS ONLY 48 – 83 OVER THE LAST 8 SEASONS . “
April 8th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Better yet KK….I hope Big Al invites me over to smoke his grass!
April 8th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
We would burn 1 wid you 2 KK!
April 8th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
if the raiders went undefeated and won the superbowl next season. koldkell would ruin our celebrating with this remark
” YEAH YEAH, BUT AL DAVIS IS ONLY 48 – 83 OVER THE LAST 8 SEASONS . “
……………………………………………….the raiders are going to be undefeated and win superbowl there is no if
April 8th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I can see us winning the Super Bowl every year….born into it or not
April 8th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
hey tumbody gotta win….if you dont think its the Raiders,you lost round here.imo
April 8th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
it is unconstitutional to say the raiders wont win
April 8th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
here here!
April 8th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
you do not step on supermans cape,you not say the raiders will lose,and you do not raise al davis taxes
April 8th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
The Raiders gave up the 3rd most sacks, 49.
The Raiders gave up the 4th most QB hits, 97.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
jamarcuss russell you just won the superbowl,what will you do next? well i going to disney world!
April 8th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
KK do you have ratface on speed dial?
April 8th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
1-Stafford
2-Suh
3-Mccoy
4-Okung
5-T Williams
6-Davis
7-Berry
8-Might we actually draft Clausen? Al’s smart and knows we need a NT more than anything but I think he much rather spend the big dollars a number 8 pick warrants on a qb and resign Warren
April 8th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Eva
Do you mean Shanny? What does he have to do with me?
April 8th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
# KoolKell Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
The Raiders gave up the 3rd most sacks, 49.
The Raiders gave up the 4th most QB hits, 97.
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And how many times did those sacks cause game changing fumbles? Fix the Oline please.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
dont be coy KK
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KoolKell Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
La Canfora: Redskins’ makeover taking shape
In a matter of months, Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen have remade the Washington Redskins. And it’s not just all about their new big-name QB.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
how far do you guys think ben tate will drop, i’d be estatic if we got him in the third, mcfalldown ain’t get’er done
April 8th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Yet, the Raiders with a Green QB and WR’s were 23rd in the NFL in Rushing Attempts.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
shanahan looks like a rock smokin, bug eyed coke head
April 8th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Eva
I don’t have to be coy with you or anybody else here.
So that post of mine indicates I have Shanahan on speed-dial? Really?
So damned silly.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
a paranoid 1 at that
April 8th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
hmmmm….of course it doesnt….but it may as well,as you always denagrate your supposed team and post admirablely(?) about other teams.EVEN THE HATED RATFACE
What say you?
April 8th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
# kvnbntly Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
shanahan looks like a rock smokin, bug eyed coke head
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hahaha. good one.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I know I know 29-83
April 8th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Post # 103. MR, yes there does, if it is your intent to maintain journalistic integrity. There is a reason TMZ was reporting this garbage. Thats what they do. They promote speculation, rumors, and lies and don’t care about what damage they do to people in the process. Adam Schefter is of the same ilk. He is a tabloid journalist. He just works for ESPN.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I don’t buy that McNabb didn’t want to come to the Raiders.
This line from him imo is suggestive of that…
McNabb: “A lot of it was blown out of proportion.”
April 8th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Eva
I don’t need to prove my fandom to you, seriously.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
man. that uncle tom cnabb didnt wanna go to oakland. screw him . a shorter , better defense reading , harder working , pick up truck driving version of jrussell .
April 8th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Also, imo, youre wrong Jerry suggesting the Raiders would NOT have been interested acquiring an older star player. They JUST grabbed Seymour with loud fanfare and giving up a first to get him, and Davis saying “first shmirst” about how he always trades picks away for players to make the team better.
Davis would’ve been keen on McNabb but McNabb simply didnt want to come.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
thats because you cant,seriously
April 8th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
KK….you died inside over the last 8 years thats why
April 8th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
yo
April 8th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
theres always next year
April 8th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
tho
April 8th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Sorry, bad wording, I meant to say in post #147….
I don’t buy that McNabb would have been okay coming to the Raiders, the bolded bit imo is suggestive that the previous rumor was true:-
McNabb: “A lot of it was blown out of proportion.”
April 8th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Eva
The only thing you Dvis Idolaters can muster against Al Davis criticisms is that
“You’re not a real fan”
” The media hates us”
Weak, and unable to respond competently.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
so who wants to see my 21 year old college freak named deshia ? shes naked and fresh … yummy .. she a senior at howard, wants to have a 3sum 1 day , and enjoys watching bill maher episodes.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Of course McNabb didn’t want to come here. But’ he’s media savvy enough not to say it out loud.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Especially since now he doesn’t have to.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
# KoolKell Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Of course McNabb didn’t want to come here. But’ he’s media savvy enough not to say it out loud.
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I thought RealMaddenRaider was saying the same thing: that McNabb wouldn’t come here. He says he would. Who should we believe? You guys, or McNabb himself?
April 8th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
never said you wernt a real fan….just said you was a closet ratface lover….and dont try and prop yourself up off the idiocies mediots,you do good enough by yourself
April 8th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
idiocies OF the mediots,sorry
April 8th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Well, anyone who thinks McNabb would be happy to come here is entitled to that opinion, lol.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.gx=1&.rand=8ffatjm22tq9k
here she is
April 8th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Hey Satan….you ever do that fat ugly girl again?
April 8th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
You can do it JaBustus!!
April 8th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
If McNabb admits publicly now after being traded that he DID NOT want to come to Oakland and would have retired, he’d look like more of a dick, create bad impression and media retaliation on McNabb.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
4eva,
You are spot on in your assessment. Let Campbell and Gradkowski go at it.
The Raiders would end up with a viable QB at the end of such a competition…..
April 8th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
It’s in his best impression to deny the story, tho in reality he was there crying like a baby about not wanting to go to Oakland and stomping his foot.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
You been sayin that 2 SnB
April 8th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I would like to see the Raiders trade Seymour for Haynesworth.
Seymour HAS NOT signed a long-term deal yet. If he is not coming close to signing…they have to do something…otherwise they would have given away a 1st rounder for NOTHING!!!!
Either get Seymour signed or do a swap for haynesworth.
Seymour is a 3/4 DE and Haynesworth a 4/3 DT….so the Redskins would be open to doing it.
Again, if seymour is not going to sign that long term deal…make the swap now
April 8th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
nope 4eva. but that was sum abnormally good cooter she had. u wanna know whats funny ? so i saw her on facebook and shes pregnant now by sum tiger woods lookin dude. whos mad at her becus she wont get an abortion. life is crazy . lol.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
better run Satan!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
April 8th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I;m excited 2 SnB but lets see what the union and the league work out 1st
April 8th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
SnB
Did you read my post #49?
What do you think ?
April 8th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
snb then the #8 pick is the de from georgia tech, caheck out this stiff arm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tK-ttHGJRU&NR=1
April 8th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
No way a chracter guy like Seymour should be traded for another player with a questionable work ethic and lame teammate like Haynesworth.
See what a teammate says about Albert.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/04/lorenzo_alexander_wants_to_see.html
April 8th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I would NEVER trade superman 4 albert
April 8th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Man Seymour and Shaunessy at DE
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
April 8th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Have a nice evening Nation….you 2 KK
April 8th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I understand why people would be hesitant to bring in Haynesworth. I am concerned more about the contract status of Richard Seymour. Right now, we’ve just franchised him.
ALl I am saying is if the negotiations are honestly moving forward…than you definitely stick with Seymour…but if Seymour is balking…or asking for QB money or something like that…then you have to do something because you gave up a 1st round pick.
You have to do something…you can’t blindly go into the year with Seymour just on franchise tag.
So don’t let pride get in the way…if he is not going to be signed…get some value…and Haynesworth, problems and all, is better than NOTHING
April 8th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Here’s the thing, The media hates our team. Our team represented for so long, Screw the World.
Unfortunately that same type of thinking has screwed us.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Raiders4eve,
I agree with the assesment on the QB. Gradkowski is the best we have…but he’s also a very competitive guy too…a no-holds barred competition would do him a world of good…as you said, bringing in Campbell would be an excellent solution for Oakland.
I, too, don’t get the LB situation. Scott and Wimbley are pass rushers…and I hope that the play calling doesn’t leave those guys exposed in coverage. Right now, the Raiders rely a lot on linebackers in coverage…even having Howard line up with receivers…so they have to adjust the scheme (which needs to be adjusted anyway) if Wimbley, Scott and a thumper is placed at MLB
Total agreement with the DTs
I am actually okay with Chris Johnson. He’s been burned a few times..but that’s going to happen when you run a predictable defense that is in man2man 60 to 80% of the plays…..even Nnamdi occassionally gives up a pass here and there…they need to modernize the defense…look at Fabian Washington…sure he’s no stud…but he looked helpless out there…with Baltimore he’s a competent starter….fix the scheme
Special teams is a disaster and I blame coaching. Schneider had those boys playing….also having a fullback returning kickoffs was the height of incompetence for a team that drafts all these 40x speedsters
April 8th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Haynesworth is not worth the trouble or the money.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
kvnbntly Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
snb then the #8 pick is the de from georgia tech, caheck out this stiff arm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tK-ttHGJRU&NR=1
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LOL….he threw that dude off the screen. Yes, if Seymour was traded then a DE would have to be drafted
April 8th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Go thoughts SnB
how do you think we solve the LB situation? I think coach Marshall will switch back n forth between Wimbley n Scott and start Howard. I just can’t see two rushing LBs starting with a rookie MLB leaving him exposed in the middle.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Haynesworth is not worth the trouble or the money.
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But he does have talent and the Redskins already paid the freight for him..
All I am asking is what’s happening with Seymour’s contract.
We better not be here next year bemoaning the outright loss of Seymour or hoping he reconsiders or yelling at Al Davis for paying him top 5 QB money
That’s my big concern…not so much haynesworth….
Most teams wouldn’t have a player of caliber to trade for a 3/4 DE in his last year.
Remmeber, Davis gave up our 1st round pick in 2011
April 8th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Raiders4eve,
Like the Corner situation…Marshall has to do even more surgery with the scheme. Right now the Raiders have a “beat your man” mentality, which is fine if you’ve got 11 bosses running around out there.
They can’t be predictable on defense (see Philly gm)…they have to mix in more zones and they have to allow Nnamdi to follow the best receiver
So, basically its about modernizing the scheme.
Otherwise it will be the same ol same ol…and I don’t look forward to seeing Scott in man converage
April 8th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
If you frachise a player twice…they become a top 5 player….we already pay Nnamdi a mint and others.
The Raiders cannot afford to franchise Seymour twice….so they better sign him..otherwise swap with the Redskins while the iron is hot
April 8th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Does anyone here still want Brandon Spikes in the 3rd or 4th?
I think we can trade down and get Charles Brown (best ZBS tackle) along with a 3rd rounder to pick up Spikes.
If we can get a trade for Gaither (2nd rounder) then we swtich Charles Brown to Pouncey and our O line will look pretty good.
I think Brown is an early 2nd or late 1st. Also, I checked the stats, CJ got beat for more than 900 yards last season, gave up 6 TDs, and got 3 picks.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I actually think if you can’t get McClain. Don’t draft a Linebacker. I actually think Kirk Morrison is a top 10 MLB in this league. But our suck D-line needs to be upgraded and given some “Beef”
April 8th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Guy
I agree with you. CJ is one of the weak links in this defense, I would start Routt right away I think he could play the man to man better then him.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
top 10? Not sure about that, he barely makes any plays behind the line of scrimmage. He never really seems to make any big tackles, and is the center of a bad run D.
He can’t even cover marshall! (sarcasm)
April 8th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
You don’t draft a top tier MLB and put him behind DTs incapable of doing their job.
That’s how you create busts.
Draft McClain…you better have an answer for the NT position…and no, Dez Bryant 290lbs is not the answer…you need a big boy in there.
So if the Raiders are going to duct tape the NT and leave Kelly to his devices…then don’t even waste time bringing in McClain…we will just be frustrated
April 8th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I seriously think there are many OL available in the 3rd round and lower. Take McClain, Cody or Dan Williams and Spike and we good to go for this defense. Round 3 and 4 take OL and RG. Pietrus will be there Ciron Black will be there and we got some depth in our OL if we sign a center like Mawae. Problem solved.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Aren’t Troup and Thomas good NT’s? I thought their knocks were pass rush, Thomas is a 2nd-3rd and Troup is a 3rd-4th round prospect. Or can Seymour handle the NT position? If he can, we should get Brandon Graham or Derrick Morgan.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Well name ten MLB better than Morrison. I’m just curious to your opinion that’s all.
I had the same discussion with a fellow Raider fan not too long ago.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
At NT in our system currently or in most systems that utilize NTs we don’t need them to be pass rushers.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
I don’t know the answer to the NT position…or at least I have ideas…but I don’t know what the RAiders are going to do.
All I know is that an MLB WILL NOT be successfull with pedestrian DTs.
And we’ve busted so many top picks because we don’t think about how that player is going to function with the players around him.
Just about every big time MLB has talent in front of them….not fringe players…or backups…but talent..that’s why all those teams franchised their big guys up front
April 8th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
I guess I’ll try, I just know everyone here blames him lol. I do notice that most of his tackles are down field and not behind the LOS though. Ray Lewis, Curtis Lofton, Patrick Willis, DJ Williams (?), Jon Beason, Barret Ruud, London Fletcher, Lawrence Timmons, Jerod Mayo, Bart Scott, EJ Henderson, and Demeco Ryans.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
I’m kind of surprised Mawae hasn’t ben snapped up yet.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
1. Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma (Vote total: 74 percent)
With the departure of Bulger, and no chance for McNabb, I don’t see how the Rams can logically pick anyone BUT Bradford first, regardless of the money question. Is there any other QB worth trading for out there? This doesn’t look like a difficult choice. — “Bob”
2. Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska (Vote total: 66 percent)
Yes, Okung is that good. I think the Lions need help protecting Stafford, so I’d go with Okung. Suh, however, could never be considered a bad pick. In any case, they need to go for a big body who can play in the trenches. The worst part of their game is the line of scrimmage (on both sides). — “rencej”
3. Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma (Vote total: 63 percent)
I think that at number 3, Tampa Bay has a lot of choices. However, Gerald McCoy reminds many people of Warren Sapp, he is not as good as Sapp, but his deadly swim attack and his interior speed and strength make him something that cannot be passed on. — “abg2128″
4. Redskins: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State (Vote total: 70 percent)
Shanahan churned out 1,000 yd. rushers annually in Denver, and there is no way he does that with this O-line. Okung provides an immediate starter at LT and has the added benefit of helping protect the newest Redskin, McNabb. While their best move might be to trade down and pick up a 2nd or 3rd rounder to help fill some more holes, Snyder has generally little regard for draft picks. I say he goes for the headline pick in Okung. — “thebigvinny”
5. Chiefs: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee (Vote total: 42 percent)
The Chiefs need a playmaker on defense and Berry is the man to fill that role. Williams might also get strong consideration, but defensive help is badly needed in KC. — “regorrelum1″
6. Seahawks: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson (Vote total: 31 percent)
I think Seattle should take Spiller if he’s on the board because they’re in need for a running game and then take the next best OT with their second 1st round pick. However, since they now have basically no safeties, I wouldn’t be surprised if they took either Berry (if he’s on the board) or even Taylor Mays. Anyway, I believe that they just need to somehow get the first pick next year and draft Jake Locker for the QB of the Seahawks future. — “Drew Burghardt”
7. Browns: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame (Vote total: 28 percent)
Let’s face it, the Browns need a QB and Clausen would be an excellent pick. What better way for Holmgren to start his tenure in Cleveland, than to pick a player he can train to lead his team for the next ten years. — “greg”
8. Raiders: Tim Tebow, QB, Florida (Vote total: 21.5 percent)
Why not Tebow? It’s the Raiders after all. We’ll see how happy and positive Timmy is when he’s stuck in Oakland. — “srichilin”
9. Bills: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa (Vote total: 46 percent)
Buffalo needs to keep improving the o-line. Bulaga is the best option for this. Put together a great line and any quarterback can have success. — “jon”
10. Jaguars: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech (Vote total: 25 percent)
Morgan doesn’t excite me very much but I suppose he’s a decent pick for Jacksonville. Earl Thomas would be a more immediate help. — “say wahhh”
11. Broncos
– On the clock! Vote now!
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April 8th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
There are two guys I want if we draft an OL and MLB in the first two rounds.
NT both from East Carolina Linval Joseph and Jay Ross. They are both good prospects.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
# SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
if the raiders went undefeated and won the superbowl next season. koldkell would ruin our celebrating with this remark
” YEAH YEAH, BUT AL DAVIS IS ONLY 48 – 83 OVER THE LAST 8 SEASONS . “
…………
How do you know?
April 8th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
SnB,
You’re fricking funny and still cracking me up all the time. I think of you as the “Anybody but our current roster” GM. The losing has gotten to you so bad that any named FA is available you want them here.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Post # 103. MR, yes there does, if it is your intent to maintain journalistic integrity. There is a reason TMZ was reporting this garbage. Thats what they do. They promote speculation, rumors, and lies and don’t care about what damage they do to people in the process.
…………..
What damage was done by reports that the Raiders were interested in McNabb?
April 8th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
# SATANFEARS ALDAVIS Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
man. that uncle tom cnabb didnt wanna go to oakland. screw him . a shorter , better defense reading , harder working , pick up truck driving version of jrussell .
…………
Possibly the dumbest comment in the history of this blog.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
# KoolKell Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Of course McNabb didn’t want to come here. But’ he’s media savvy enough not to say it out loud.
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I thought RealMaddenRaider was saying the same thing: that McNabb wouldn’t come here. He says he would. Who should we believe? You guys, or McNabb himself?
…………
Just because McNabb said he would come here doesn’t mean he would have had it been a reality.
April 8th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
This was on twitter yesterday i’m suprised jerry didnt blogg on it.
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More Theismann on JaMarcus Russell: “He just doesn’t get it.” Theismann advocates the Raiders trading for Jason Campbell, who does get it.
2:17 PM Apr 7th via UberTwitter
Reply Retweet Joe Theismann on Sirius: “I can tell you conclusively that JaMarcus Russell never will be able to play QB in the National Football League.”
April 8th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
yo le odio realmaddentraitor
April 8th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
You’re retarded.
April 8th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Guy Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Does anyone here still want Brandon Spikes in the 3rd or 4th?
I think we can trade down and get Charles Brown (best ZBS tackle) along with a 3rd rounder to pick up Spikes. If we can get a trade for Gaither (2nd rounder) then we swtich Charles Brown to Pouncey and our O line will look pretty good.
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Interesting. I think Charles Brown is really being underrated and is really as good an o-line prospect as anyone behind Okung in this draft.
I’m not high on Spikes (and definitely don’t want McClain for that matter) but in the 3rd or 4th he’d be worth a try. Just doesn’t look like a MLB to me though and I could see him winding up at DE at some point in his career.
I don’t know all that much about Gaither but I know his game is generally respected and we need all the o-line help we can get. But I did notice someone in here said the other day that Gaither would make JaMarcus look like a workaholic and that’s a glimpse into why the Ravens would like to trade him away. Not sure if it’s true or not but if he is that bad I wouldn’t deal a 2nd rounder for that.
April 8th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Pouncey-C is the surest pick at #8. Campbell-OT should be there at #39. Take Butler-MLB in the 3rd round, Petrus-OG in the 4th, Jeff Owens-DT and John Conner-FB at 5A & 5B, A. Smith-RB & D. Karim-RB at 7A & 7B. These last 2 RB’s are initially for PR/KR. They have 4.38 & 4.40/40 speed. Who knows, they might even be able to run where DMac has failed.
April 8th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Personally I’d fire a GM who would be stupid enough to draft a center as high as #8. It would have to be a terrible draft to do something like that. This draft is just the opppsite it is very deep and very solid. You can get a center in the 5th rnd capable of being very good in this years draft unlike most there might be as many as 4 OT’s go in the top 10 picks and someone wants to pick a center. Very ignorant!!
Centers are dime a dozen, we’ve had someof the best C to ever play in this league and NNE of the graced the 1st rnd. Barrett Robbins was a 2nd rnd pick in a bad draft. Pouncey is special but he wont go higher than the 20th pick. Your C is normally your worst athlete on the line however he might be the smartest. He has to call blocking schemes when he sees denfensive alignments other than that he just needs to be able to steer the NG or DT that’s just leverage.
A LT has to be the best athlete because he has to deal with the best athletes on defense. Your best C’s are tough hard nsed guy’s that are football smart and instinctive. That’s it!!
April 8th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Gaither issues I think are work ethic, and they don’t wnat to pay a RT 1st round money (Oher)
April 8th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Priest, if you wre the GM, who would you draft? Give us a mock draft, I’m curious. Too bad it will be rational and not for Al.
April 8th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
There is a guy in here who whines more than a 10 month old baby about our DT’s and you all know him (SnB). Sometimes I swear he is related to BJ Raji or is his lover. I’ll say this we are thin at DT as we speak but this BJ Raji romance is starting to turn my stomach.
If we can get Haynesworth I’m all for it he fits our system like a glove. It’s easy to see why he balks at playing NG, he’s not biult for it, Haynesworth is right at 6′5″ and is high cut. He’s much better suited for a 4/3 scheme and next to Seymour would give us the best T tandem we’ve had since Keating and Davidson.
If we can get a MLB who is aggressive and a thumper instead of a hunt and pecker. We would finally get something done on defense. I really think that’s where we’re headed because Cable’s approach to the Oline is very unorthodoxed and you can put a finger on what he really wants.
April 8th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Guy,
I eliminate myself from that sort of thing because I just find myself getting frustrated not knowing who’s available after rnd 1 or 2. Not to mention what we draft in those rnds which leaves us with what we need to do next.
My wish list tho is T Williams or Bryan Bulaga afetr that I want an edge rusher (a real demon) next. If one of the HB’s are available that I like I’d go there and then to MLB. In that order which player I have no idea past the 1st rnd.
April 8th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
What if we got Brandon Graham in 1, Ducasse in the 2nd, and would you pick Spikes in the 3rd?
April 8th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Good Night Nation!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Graham that high is a mistake, he is what I consider and edge rusher at this level. Think of Derrick Burgess, that is Graham.I know some want to compare him to Freeney. But Freeney plays a different scheme biult around quickness. Graham has great potential I love the kid but I’d rather go with someone wit better size at that spot.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I would take Griffin from USC over Graham because Graham will wear down late in games.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
# KoolKell Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Of course McNabb didn’t want to come here. But’ he’s media savvy enough not to say it out loud.
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I thought RealMaddenRaider was saying the same thing: that McNabb wouldn’t come here. He says he would. Who should we believe? You guys, or McNabb himself?
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Just because McNabb said he would come here doesn’t mean he would have had it been a reality.
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I always love it when some one claims to know what someone will do, even tho they don’t know that person, have never met that person, never been within 100 miles of that person, don’t know anything about that person, yet somehow, miraculously, they know that persons inner thoughts better than that person. Anyone who claims that, is insane.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I thought Graham was an equally good run defender? How about Morgan at 8 or Dunlap either in a trade down or the 2nd and moving Seymour inside?
What do you think of Spikes?
April 8th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Priesttj Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Personally I’d fire a GM who would be stupid enough to draft a center as high as #8.
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Would you fire a GM who is 29-83?
April 8th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Seymour Bush, Amen sir !! I get so tired of these knownothin’s who pretent to read minds know intimate details of someones life eventhough if they meyt that person they wouldn’t know them from Adam who’s been dead for 6K years.
MR and KK are two of a kind both clueless but have no clue that they are.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
http://aldavissucks.blogspot.com/
^^^^^^^^^
Funny and sad at the same time! LOL
April 8th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Priesttj Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Personally I’d fire a GM who would be stupid enough to draft a center as high as #8.
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Would you personally fire a GM who is 29-83?
April 8th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
# priesttj Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Seymour Bush, Amen sir !! I get so tired of these knownothin’s who pretent to read minds know intimate details of someones life eventhough if they meyt that person they wouldn’t know them from Adam who’s been dead for 6K years.
MR and KK are two of a kind both clueless but have no clue that they are.
^^^^^^^^^
Answer the question…..would you fire a GM that is has been in charge of a 29-83 record??
April 8th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Bulaga got beat bad when he played against Graham.
I think Bulaga is a bit overrated.
Short arms and will struggle versus speed rushers who have some power!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
I would take Graham before Pierre Paul.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
# priesttj Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
There is a guy in here who whines more than a 10 month old baby about our DT’s and you all know him (SnB). Sometimes I swear he is related to BJ Raji or is his lover. I’ll say this we are thin at DT as we speak but this BJ Raji romance is starting to turn my stomach.
If we can get Haynesworth I’m all for it he fits our system like a glove. It’s easy to see why he balks at playing NG, he’s not biult for it, Haynesworth is right at 6′5″ and is high cut. He’s much better suited for a 4/3 scheme and next to Seymour would give us the best T tandem we’ve had since Keating and Davidson.
If we can get a MLB who is aggressive and a thumper instead of a hunt and pecker. We would finally get something done on defense. I really think that’s where we’re headed because Cable’s approach to the Oline is very unorthodoxed and you can put a finger on what he really wants.
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All Haynesworth would do here is collect his huge paychecks and steal money from the old man as others have done before.
Yeah, he may show up every three games or so and thats about it. He got his huge contract and he is done working hard on a game to game basis.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
I always love it when some one claims to know what someone will do, even tho they don’t know that person, have never met that person, never been within 100 miles of that person, don’t know anything about that person, yet somehow, miraculously, they know that persons inner thoughts better than that person.
………..
Who did that?
April 8th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Dunlap has a bad motor and attitude, Morgan is the real deal but he tends to get distracted. I just don’t like either at #8 and Spikes I like everything about him but his quicknes is a huge concern. You simply cannot play him in passing situations he’ll get abused. He is a 2 down player if that. The league is changing so fast towards a pass first league he would be standing watching most of the game. 15 years ago i wouldn’t care as much but now with these slot recievers and pass catching TE’s he just can’t play. Especially near the goal line, where quickness is a premium.
I’m going to float an idea that is ahead of the curve a bit. I might take Taylor Mays and play him inside LBer even MLB vs teams like the Saints and Vikes or Chargers get him up to 240-45 and play him becuase of his agility and qucikness. I know it’s a bit radical but I’m telling yu the leagu is headed to where it would work.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
priesttj Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
MR and KK are two of a kind both clueless
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Clueless as to what? Give me one specific thing about the Raiders that either KK or myself are clueless about.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Would you want either DE if Al learned about trading down? Not too sure about using a 1st rounder on a project in Mays, he also doesn’t look impressive in his highlights, he gets big hits but gives up a lot of yards and doesn’t always knock the ball loose.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Graham is a beast….has low center of gravity and has speed and power. Is relentless and is good against the run.
It would be great to have him and Spoon on the same team!
Chances of happening is slim to none….
April 8th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Priest, have you visited this blog yet?
http://aldavissucks.blogspot.com/
April 8th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Priesttj Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Personally I’d fire a GM who would be stupid enough to draft a center as high as #8.
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Would you personally fire a GM who is 29-83????
April 8th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
What about a GM who drafts a kicker in the first round when he already has one of the best kickers in the league?
April 8th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
MR,
Do you really think I would go to your site? I know what I need t know abut Mr Davis I’ve heard both side 5K times don’t need to go to a site to read more garbage. There isn’t a fotball man that I have more respect for than Mr Davis. He doesn’t have to be perfect and I know is failures and successes don’t need some pimple faced punk to inform me like you do.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Priesttj
Are you in Al Davis’ will? Or are you just his, ahhh……………
April 8th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
Preist, it’s not my site. I was just asking you if you’ve seen it.
Priest, if Al Davis sold the Raiders and bought another NFL team, would you follow him to that team, or would you remain a Raider fan?
April 8th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
What is this 20 questions, look I have my opinions about Mr Davis and you have yours………nuff said.
April 9th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I talked to a buddy today and we started dreading the Raider draft.
My friend was saying him and some of his other friends DID NOT renew their season tickets (of course) and we started talking about why and we both knew why obviously.
The we talked about the conversation with the ticket rep.
He said the conversation was pathetic and the ticket rep tried to say….oh things will turn around and my friend told him thats what he has been saying for 7 years that things will NOT turn around until old man Al is not making the decisions anymore and front office get a house cleaning.
LOL All true!
April 9th, 2010 at 12:01 am
You would leave the Raiders and become a fan of whatever team Al Davis bought, wouldn’t you? You’re not really a Raider fan, are you, preiest? You’re really just an Al Davis fan, right?
April 9th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Priesttj Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
What is this 20 questions, look I have my opinions about Mr Davis and you have yours………nuff said.
____________________________
Priesttj
In other words you can’t defend yourself. Later.
April 9th, 2010 at 12:06 am
# Raiders4eve Says:
April 8th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
There are two guys I want if we draft an OL and MLB in the first two rounds.
NT both from East Carolina Linval Joseph and Jay Ross. They are both good prospects.
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Both good prospects….agreed!
April 9th, 2010 at 12:11 am
So what do you guys think…good trade for the Skins or did they pay too much?
April 9th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Solid trade for the Skins…..only gave up a 2nd Rounder really….
April 9th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Didn’t they give up a 3rd or 4th next year as well?
April 9th, 2010 at 12:21 am
…and the blog has gone to sleep. Well, I’m out.
April 9th, 2010 at 12:28 am
DEFEND MYSELF?????????? to you two idiots? I don’t think so…ever.
April 9th, 2010 at 3:08 am
1. Jimmy Clausen (QB)
2. Charles Brown (OT)
3. Lamarr Houston (DT)/Brian Price (DT)/Brandon Spikes (LB) [whoever's there...]
4. CB
5. WR
7. DE
Or something like that… (is it just the rd6 we don’t have this year?)
April 9th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Here’s a good mock draft I found:
1st Round-7th Pick:Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska.
2nd Round-Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati.
3rd Round-Patrick Robinson,CB, Florida St.
3rd Round-George Selvie,DE/OLB,USF.
4th Round-Zane Beadles,OG, Utah
5th Round-Kerry Meier, WR, Kansas
5th Round-A.J. Jefferson,CB, Fresno St.
7th Round-Jared Norton, ILB, Texas
I’d swap Tony Pike for Colt McCoy though (although I kinda like the Bearcats) and I don’t think Pike will be there at 8, so I think we go for the best tackle there – Okung/Williams/Davis – but only if we get the QB in the 2nd…
If we don’t draft a QB in the first 4 rounds this year, we HAVE to in about the 2nd round next year I think…
April 9th, 2010 at 3:14 am
I say again. Trade number 1 for haynesworth and number 2 for gaithers pick 7 levi brown qb to develope. 3 through 6 TBD
April 9th, 2010 at 3:21 am
His contract is rediculous, we could never afford Haynesworth in addition to Asomugha, Russell, Seymour and all the others with huge salaries… He’d be a nice addition though physically… he’s huge!
April 9th, 2010 at 4:20 am
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April 9th, 2010 at 4:55 am
True has a big contract but so will the unproven rookie we are going to draft number one. He would make a difference by maybe letting our lbs makes some tackles around the los. Plus there will be no cap this year. I just think of all the first rounders we have given millions to that suck!
April 9th, 2010 at 5:45 am
I would pass on Haynesworth 100 times out of a 100. I would rather be 4-12 than root for that POS! This is the same douche that stepped on someones face deliberately. We have spent some time cleaning the roster of the the “me” guys, why would anyone want to bring in the biggest ME guy in the league
April 9th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Is the team (ran by Al Davis) really going younger? I mean…really? Something interesting is brewing up…I can feel it!
April 9th, 2010 at 6:09 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.THE 2010 NFL DRAFT WILL NOT BE HELD DUE TO LACK OF INTREST. 2011,WHO KNOWS..
April 9th, 2010 at 6:15 am
METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have held workouts for veteran quarterbacks Josh McCown and Patrick Ramsey.
Team spokesman Greg Bensel says the pair visited Saints headquarters Thursday.
The Saints are looking for potential backups to Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees. Mark Brunell, who’ll turn 40 in September, backed up Brees the past two seasons, but is a free agent.
Ramsey and McCown both began their NFL careers in 2002.
Ramsey is a Ruston, La., native who played for Tulane. He started 11 games for the Redskins in 2003, but has played in only four games since 2006 in stints with Denver, Tennessee and Detroit.
McCown started 13 games for Arizona in 2004. He spent the past two seasons as a backup in Carolina.
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trade JaWalrus to the Saints for a conditional 2011 7th rounder!
April 9th, 2010 at 6:15 am
Dirt Lot is back!!!
how was prison?
April 9th, 2010 at 6:18 am
Hey Dirt Lot…welcome back?
and good morning to ya!!!
What’s up Rockstar?
April 9th, 2010 at 6:22 am
LOT’S OF GOOD READING ROCKSTAR,COFFEE ON ME THIS MORNING,WHAT IS YOUR GUT FEELING ON THE LOW KEY RAIDERS SO FAR ?
April 9th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Is the team (ran by Al Davis) really going younger? I mean…really?
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Raiders over 30:
Cooper Carlisle
Chris Cooper
Sebastian Janikowski
Chris Johnson
William Joseph
Shane Lechler
Richard Seymour
Tony Stewart
Langston Walker
thats it. 9 players and 2 of them are special teamers
theres a good chance Joseph & Cooper get cut. maybe even Carlisle & Stewart?
April 9th, 2010 at 6:27 am
good morning AM crew!
I was j/k DLF, you know that man. haha
thanks for the coffee
my gut feeling on the Raiders?
with 8 picks we’ll draft a speedy undersized LB for MLB, a speedy tall WR, a speedy tall CB, a pass rushing specialist (tweener most likely), QB, and 3 late round OL
April 9th, 2010 at 6:28 am
oops. correction
scratch one of those OL. we’ll also get a speedy RB
April 9th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Talking with host Ryen Rusillo on the Scott VanPelt Show (ESPN Radio), McNabb was asked what he would have done had he been traded to the Raiders.
“I would have been at the workouts and working out with the team, throwing and trying to get the timing down with the corps of receivers and running backs they have and communicated with the offensive line to get ready for minicamp,” McNabb said.
When Rusillo asked about the threat to retire, McNabb at first laughed out loud.
“Retirement?,” he said.
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where is RaiderRon?
I bet he saw this story and went in panic mode …
retreat! retreat! haha
April 9th, 2010 at 6:36 am
Good timing on the “getting younger”.
San Diego’s window is closing fast (if it’s not already closed; they have to be convinced at this point that they can’t win the big one, and are getting old and expensive in some key areas).
Kansas City is farther away than we are. Not buying this “New England of the Midwest” thing. Nobody has left New England and had success. Come to think of it, since they can’t cheat anymore, neither have the Patriots. But I digress.
Still not convinced that McDiapers has a clue. A little too much Mangini in that boy, methinks (as in “I’m a genius because I was a coach in New England, so everything I do is right and I’m in charge here now”).
Hopefully some of our young guys will step up more and more as they get a feel for the league and its demands. I like the plan. Still have to execute it, but the timing is good.
April 9th, 2010 at 6:45 am
SD’s players over 30:
David Binn
Alfonso Boone
Stephen Cooper
Antonio Garay
Quentin Jammer
Billy Volek
ET – we have more old dudes than they do bro!
April 9th, 2010 at 6:46 am
RRS,
A very thought provoking read with which I agree:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-d-mclaren/why-do-evangelicals-disli_b_517094.html
April 9th, 2010 at 7:54 am
lol @ priest avoiding answering the $64 question.
He’s in a catch-22, cos he’ll look like the idiot he is whichever way he answers it.
If he’s honest and admits he’d fire a GM 29-83, or if he lies and says he wouldn’t. DUNCE CAP and go to the corner of the room and stand there like the clown you are.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:59 am
BSJ: great read
thanks for sharing. here’s the part I liked:
“I’m a Christian. I love God, Jesus, the Bible, prayer, worship, serving others — the whole package. But when my conscience tells me that I’m hurting people by complying with religious conventions, I don’t keep pressing the button. I start asking questions.”
many people leave churches because of the politics involved there. the hypocrits, liars, cheaters etc etc. nobody is perfect and the main goal is to try and be Christ-like. of course nobody is actually capable of that because he was perfect and sinless, but thats what you strive for. I go to church to worship the Lord and have fellowship with other believers. It’s great, but when somebody does you an injustice you have to realize that is the person’s fault – not God’s fault. Everybody has free will. we’re not robots
April 9th, 2010 at 8:00 am
whats up GG?
happy friday!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Russell takes another hit
People love to take shots at JaMarcus Russell and why not, he’s a big target.
Former Redskins QB Joe Theismann, on Sirius NFL Radio, said that the Raiders should make a deal for Jason Campbell. And the main reason is that Russell is terrible.
“If I was the Oakland Raiders, I would be on the phone with (Redskins GM) Bruce Allen and see what kind of deal we could make for Jason Campbell,” Theismann said. “Because I can tell you conclusively that JaMarcus Russell will never be able to play quarterback in the National Football League.
“He’s 290 pounds. At 265 he’s too big. He’s inaccurate and he’s too big. And he doesn’t thrown the ball well.
“JaMarcus just doesn’t get it. And to think that you take a strong-armed guy and you put him in Oakland and say that it’s the old Oakland Raiders. Jason Campbell can do everything for you.”
I, myself, don’t see it with Campbell. Though I am sure the Raiders will be mentioned in rumors — because they don’t comment on rumors.
THE OTHER CAMPBELL: NFL.com analyst Gil Brandt weighs in on Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Campbell, who shined at the combine.
“Bruce Campbell is a big risk and a great reward,” he said. “If you see him in person, it makes you drool. One thing I look at is what your conference thinks of you. Campbell did not get one vote for the All-ACC team.”
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur
April 9th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Buttrocker,
Why would I even care about that article? Are you a bit senile? First your lil tantram about Iraq and republicans?????? And now this McNabb thing. WTF?
April 9th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Happy friday to you RR.
Not up to much just shaking my head at Priest.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:12 am
If I was the Oakland Raiders, I would be on the phone with (Redskins GM) Bruce Allen and see what kind of deal we could make for Jason Campbell.
Jason Campbell can do everything for you.
-Joe Theismann
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maybe with some blocking. he was sacked 43 times last year and the Skins went through like 5 or 6 different RB’s due to injuries and ineffectiveness. Lame duck HC at the helm
the guy still threw for over 3600 yards & 20 TD’s !
and Vittorio Tafur “doesn’t see it” ???
April 9th, 2010 at 8:14 am
This is what happens when you BS yourself, and others, and don’t put Truth itself as a beacon in your life.
You end up backing yourself into a corner of idiocy and mockery with each debate/discussion you enter.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Whats up Rockstar! Happy Friday Nation
April 9th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Ronald: Jerry Mac’s post above shows McNabb comments that prove you wrong in your little hissy fit last week about him threatening to retire if traded here
why would you care? perhaps you don’t.
just thought it was funny you were so sure about being right that you started name-calling and the like. LOL
justice is served. carry on
April 9th, 2010 at 8:18 am
hey there BCZ!
whats goin’ on?
Jason Campbell, anyone ???
April 9th, 2010 at 8:20 am
I will take Campbell for a 5th rounder, I will go so far as to give up a 3rd for him if we cut JaChubs
April 9th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Rocker,
I will wait for you to show ANY evidence of me posting anything close to your claim.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Campbell’s completion percentage: 64.5
Campbell’s QB Rating: 86.4
Russell’s completion percentage: 48.8
Russell’s QB Rating: 50
April 9th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Well said RRS. I enjoy church worship at times, but am most fulfilled when skipping the inherently flawed middleman.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:25 am
I will wait for you to show ANY evidence of me posting anything close to your claim.
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you can keep waiting. I don’t care enough to go dig up old posts of an aggressive know-it-all al davis hater.
I remember the conversation and so do you. you lost bro. time to move on
April 9th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Thats what I thought. Kind of like a few months ago when you said that DHB was going to be a Hall of Famer and Gradkowski would be in the Pro Bowl in 2010
April 9th, 2010 at 8:30 am
I enjoy church worship at times, but am most fulfilled when skipping the inherently flawed middleman.
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yeah, when I was in high school I was church hopping a bit and I tried out this new place that I heard good things about. two fellow high school boys were actually teaching the youth class and they were twins. I already knew these dudes because they were on the football team and nailed just about every hot underclassmen chick who attended the games.
they were church leaders, because thier parents were big shots (deacons & big-time tithes payors) in the church. needless to say that 1 visit was enough for me
April 9th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Thats what I thought. Kind of like a few months ago when you said that DHB was going to be a Hall of Famer and Gradkowski would be in the Pro Bowl in 2010
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never happened.
I said that Bruce is better than JaWalrus and probably capable of 8-8 with a better o-line. and DHB will improve this season
how can you NOT improve over 9 catches & 6 drops?
get injured in preseason and land on IR?
I stand by both statements (the ones I actually made)
April 9th, 2010 at 8:35 am
You made both statements. Just like I said I was in Iraq and that Mcnabb would retire.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Ron: you’re a liar. we’re done.
thanks for playing
April 9th, 2010 at 8:40 am
BCZ: how could Campbell get sacked 10 more times than Russell and throw 17 more TD’s?
a 5th rounder for this guy would be excellent imo
April 9th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Im a liar? Hmmm.. Pot callin the kettle black much??
Sux to have your name put on stuff you never said huh??
April 9th, 2010 at 8:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:40 am
BCZ: how could Campbell get sacked 10 more times than Russell and throw 17 more TD’s?
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Cornell Green pre-empted at least 10 sacks with false starts and holds.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Well said RRS. I enjoy church worship at times, but am most fulfilled when skipping the inherently flawed middleman.
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Christmas Eve, Easter, funerals, weddings and I guess I’ll have to be there for the baptism…enough church for me each year…
April 9th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Cornell Green pre-empted at least 10 sacks with false starts and holds.
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HAHA! true. right on the money!
7 false starts & 3 holds last year
April 9th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Big day for Clausen. We’ll have to sit back and watch the analysts put Clausen in the discussion for the #1 pick after today’s pro day right Bo?
April 9th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Not defend that POS Russell but Campbell at least has somewhat legit NFL WRs to throw to.
April 9th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Chris Samuels only has (had) 6 false starts in the last 3 years combined!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Happy Friday 2 ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Dakota:
Since you mentioned it…..
Any idea whether Clausen’s Pro Day is being televised? If so, know what time/network??
April 9th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Not defend that POS Russell but Campbell at least has somewhat legit NFL WRs to throw to.
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LOL …
So Russell didn’t have legit NFL WRs to throw to?
AND his Oline is probably the worst in the NFL?
AND his play caller was the worst in the NFL?
Hmmmmmm
April 9th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Raiders WR corps will be fine.
Walker – out 16 games (doghouse)
Miller – out 16 games (injury)
Schilens – out 8 games (injury)
Heyward Bey – out 6 games (injury)
Higgins – out 1 game & shell shocked for the next 4 or 5 (big hit in Week 1)
plus they had an awful QB last year!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:00 am
ESPN just did a live look in on Claussen’s pro day
April 9th, 2010 at 9:00 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Dakota:
Since you mentioned it…..
Any idea whether Clausen’s Pro Day is being televised? If so, know what time/network??
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SinceFrankYouellField,
I don’t know, maybe you should try the Trinity Broadcasting Network?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Dakota Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Big day for Clausen. We’ll have to sit back and watch the analysts put Clausen in the discussion for the #1 pick after today’s pro day right Bo?
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Lets hope he is gone by 8.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:01 am
NFLN is running it too …
April 9th, 2010 at 9:02 am
If Clausen makes it past Charlie Weiss, that should tell you all you need to know.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Roger i see your point about haynesworth. we need to trade that number one for a good player before al picks someone else who sucks (campbell) and we waste another 6 years and millions of dollars. Maybe we could trade for another top dl or ol.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Thank, Jhill. TBN didn’t have it!!!!!!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Jhill,
Did you know that Charlie Weiss is not the GM of the KC Chiefs and that they traded for, and signed a QB just last year? And they are a team with many holes to fill. Maybe those things would have more to do with not picking Clausen for KC than anything Weiss thinks?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:05 am
JLH had 2 catches for 8 yards at the bye week (Week 9) with Russell at QB
April 9th, 2010 at 9:06 am
This is what I would do with the first 3 picks
1.Brian Bulaga- OT
Strengths:
Solid size and playing strength
Very physical demeanor; killer instinct
Outstanding technician
Natural knee bender; generates great leverage
Locks on – battle over
Quick, smooth feet
Great run blocker
Good hand use
Plays with terrific balance – never on ground
Shows ability to slide and mirror vs. speed
Very good work ethic
Good (not great) athleticism
Well coached
Smart
Adequate range to play left tackle
Very polished and Week 1 Starter
Summary: Bulaga has very good intangibles and I don’t see much bust in him though the Robert Gallery comparisons are inevitable. There is a lot to like about Bulaga, but he doesn’t have the amazing size of a Jake Long or elite athletic ability of a D’Brickashaw Ferugson to go in the top four picks. Bulaga will play very early on in his career and I expect him to come off the board between Picks 5 and 14. If Bulaga doesn’t pan out at left tackle, he will be an All-Pro right tackle.
2. Navarro Bowman- OLB
Strengths
Quickly diagnoses plays
Tremendous coverage skills, especially in zone coverage
Excellent tackler
Explodes through gaps as a blitzer. 17 TFL in 2009
I know some may say this is a reach. I think this kid has heart and will bring an intensity to whomever he plays for.
3.Ben Tate- HB
Auburn’s Ben Tate is a big back- 5-11, 220 lbs big. He is a monster hitter who can get the short yardage. While he has some trouble holding the ball in short yardage, he can get in the end zone. A downhill runner, Tate has the speed (4.4 40 time) and strength (2nd highest reps out of RBs) to punish potential tacklers. He doesn’t dance in the backfield, but instead hits the hole hard to get fast yardage. He has great down field vision and can also help with blocking in the backfield. He has the overall game to dominate in the NFL and could very well play with a chip on his shoulder his entire career due to the lack of attention in his direction.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Yesterday Jason Slapmywhore from the NFL network said a 2nd and 3rd might get Haynesworth. Too bad we traded our extra 3rd for Wimbley.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Jhill,
Did you know that Charlie Weiss is not the GM of the KC Chiefs and that they traded for, and signed a QB just last year? Maybe those things would have more to do with not picking Clausen for KC than anything Weiss thinks?
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Domer apologist. Who is the last ND QB to do well in the pros?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:09 am
JLH had 11 catches in 3 games with Bruce at QB
JLH had 6 catches in 3 games with Charlie at QB
April 9th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Dakota,
If Matt Cassell stops Charlie Weiss from drafting Jimmy Clausen, then that tells you all you need to know about Clausen.
Cassell was paid most of his guaranteed money last year. KC made up for the 14 million he would have gotten because of NEs franchise tag. Haley is CLEARLY not sold on Cassell despite Pioli.
I would tend to think if Clausen is anything, i mean ANYTHING, Weiss and Haley will get in Pioli’s ear and make it happen.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:10 am
NFL network said a 2nd and 3rd might get Haynesworth.
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Fine. do it Al!
get McClain or Trent Williams in RD1 and we’re set
April 9th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Jhill,
Did you know that Charlie Weiss is not the GM of the KC Chiefs and that they traded for, and signed a QB just last year? Maybe those things would have more to do with not picking Clausen for KC than anything Weiss thinks?
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Domer apologist. Who is the last ND QB to do well in the pros?
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You really should just be thinking about the fact that the last time Michigan was recognized as the outright National Champion was clear back in 1948. Even Cubs’ players raise their eyebrows when they find that little fact out.
1948!!!!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Montana is the last nd qb worth a crap
April 9th, 2010 at 9:13 am
If Matt Cassell stops Charlie Weiss from drafting Jimmy Clausen, then that tells you all you need to know about Clausen.
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Jhill: If JaMarcus Russell stops Al Davis from drafting or trading for another QB, then that tells you all you need to know about Davis!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Jhill,
I am sorry to doubt your KC knowledge, but you did swear that KC would draft Crabtree last year…..
lol
April 9th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Jhill:
I agree that it is apparent Haley is not sold on Cassell. Pioli wanted him very much. We may find out if Pioli is more willing to take a hit, admit his mistake, and make another move. BUT, just because Weiss and Haley get in his ear…..doesn’t mean he HAS to listen. So if they don’t take Clausen, just means he held his ground, not that Weiss didn’t try.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:15 am
LT DAN Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Montana is the last nd qb worth a crap
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Meanwhile, UM has produced Brady, Henne, Griese, Harbaugh, Grbac, Collins…
April 9th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Are there any legit mock drafts that even have KC taking Clausen?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I agree that it is apparent Haley is not sold on Cassell
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Pioli & Weiss will have more say on Cassel than Haley.
Haley wanted Clancy Pendergast to run his 3-4 defense. After 1 year Pioli trashed him and brought in another one of his New England cronies Romeo Crennel instead. and old man Vrabel got a contract extension
April 9th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Jhill: If JaMarcus Russell stops Al Davis from drafting or trading for another QB, then that tells you all you need to know about Davis!
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Nice try.
If Hue Jackson was the OC at ND and we had a chance to draft Clausen, then I see your point.
Other than that, I know the ship has sailed for you on Russell.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Dakota Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:11 am
1948!!!!
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Highest all-time winning percentage in NCAA Division I-A football history (.737)
Most all-time wins in NCAA Division I-A football history (877)
The most winning seasons (110)
The most undefeated seasons in Division I-A football (25)
One of only three schools with a winning record against every Division I-A conference
April 9th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Even an all pro QB like Donovan McNabb wouldn’t get this team 8 wins according to all the “experts”. Same “experts” that expect Russell to do what again?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:20 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 6:45 am
SD’s players over 30:
David Binn
Alfonso Boone
Stephen Cooper
Antonio Garay
Quentin Jammer
Billy Volek
ET – we have more old dudes than they do bro!
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True, but they have been getting rid of their older players in droves including Chris Chambers, Kynan Forney, Ladanian, Jamal Williams. And Gates turns 30 in about two months.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:21 am
BSJ – are you proud that UM produced Chad Henne, Brian Griese, Todd Collins & Elvis Grbac?
or embarrassed?
Brady is obviously a top notch QB in this league …
and Jim Harbaugh was a stud! always loved that dude
April 9th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Dakota Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:11 am
1948!!!!
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Highest all-time winning percentage in NCAA Division I-A football history (.737)
Most all-time wins in NCAA Division I-A football history (877)
The most winning seasons (110)
The most undefeated seasons in Division I-A football (25)
One of only three schools with a winning record against every Division I-A conference
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Just behind ND where it counts…national championships.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
If Hue Jackson was the OC at ND and we had a chance to draft Clausen, then I see your point.
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so you think Pete Carroll would take Charles Brown over Williams, Bulaga & Davis simply because he coached the guy in college?
nice try Jhill!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Not wear fur coats to the PC?
Cut down on the bling?
Speak a little more like ….. uh … “you and I”?
Lose a couple lbs?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
UM lost to Purdue this year. Until they go back to old school football. Get back in the I run the ball and play good def I dont think they will compete for another. They need to get away from the pass happy off.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:21 am
BSJ – are you proud that UM produced Chad Henne, Brian Griese, Todd Collins & Elvis Grbac?
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Just making a point about the best NCAA program for producing NFL-calibre QBs.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:25 am
so you think Pete Carroll would take Charles Brown over Williams, Bulaga & Davis simply because he coached the guy in college?
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Uh, what?
Is Charles Brown rated as a top ten pick?
Get back on course man.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:25 am
UM lost to Purdue this year.
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Yes. And my boss thanks your for getting me back to work…
April 9th, 2010 at 9:25 am
^you
April 9th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Even an all pro QB like Donovan McNabb wouldn’t get this team 8 wins according to all the “experts”.
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Jhill: who are you talking about specifically? what experts?
Mark Schlereth & Marcellus Wiley both trash the Raiders at any given opportunity and both said on NFL Live that McNabb would have the Raiders in the playoffs. might even challenge SD for the top spot in the AFC West!
McNabb was sacked more than Russell last year and threw 19 more TD’s
April 9th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Didnt mean to offend you BO. Its my alma mater and it doesnt happen very often. We also beat OSU. I think thats the only time purdue has beaten both in the same season.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:29 am
LOL,
Lombardo finally backed off Campbell at 8. He now has Trent William going to us.
No coinkydink that since Kiper came out and admitted it was a jokey joke so to speak to have Campbell going to the Raiders, he all of a sudden changes his pick.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Jhill: what was your point about Weiss & Clausen then (if it has nothing to do with passing on a guy that you once coached/groomed) ???
Seattle has 2 first rounders man.
they could pass on a guy like Williams, Bulaga or Davis at #6 and go for Charles Brown at #14
who said anything about Top 10 picks? you did (not me)
April 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Kinda shows how seriously we should take these mocks by so-called “experts”. Kiper attributes a player to a team as a “joke”? He made a mockery of HIMSELF.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Lombardi is a tool. just hangs on every draft experts coat-tails …
then claims to have this super inside info on what Oakland will do on draft day. LOL!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Right on, RR. Like ANYBODY inside the Raiders organization would risk THEIR credibility (and job) by leaking to Lombardi!!!!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Charlie Brown’s a converted TE with 2 seasons on the line. He needs work to make it as an NFL as a lineman.
No way he should go top 10 especially that high to Seattle.
Maybe with their 2nd 1st rounder but thats a reach too.
Wouldn’t take him over Bulaga or Williams.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Frank: Kiper may have been joking, but I don’t think anybody would be surprised to see Al Davis select Bruce Campbell 8th overall …
DHB was the 6th best WR.
BC is the 6th best OT.
both from Maryland. both slam packed with “potential” not production
April 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Lombardi did say something the other day that I believe 100%
He said in Oakland they were never allowed to trade a player to a team within the division or a team that they would play the next year.
Talk about limiting your options. I could see that policy for great players, but for a guy like Lamont Jordan? Jezuz…
April 9th, 2010 at 9:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Lombardi is a tool. just hangs on every draft experts coat-tails …
then claims to have this super inside info on what Oakland will do on draft day. LOL!
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Yup!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Couldn’t tell you Clausen’s height, but he looks smallish for an NFL quarterback. There’s only one Drew Brees rest of the top qb’s are more Manning-sized
April 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Right on, RR. Like ANYBODY inside the Raiders organization would risk THEIR credibility (and job) by leaking to Lombardi!!!!
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Really? But Priestj (fka blackholepriest) says Herrera leaks info to him, and Priesttj is a nobody, jobless guy that spends his time calling into radio stations….see below proof:
Blackholepriest Says:
January 28th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Copenhagen, all I can say is what I’m hearing is nothing concrete. I don’t want to put my signature on anything that’s not factual that I know for sure. I think Big Al really likes Kiffin but he wants Kiffin to LOVE the Raiders. It’s just the way he is and I can’t explain it any other way. If Kiffin would make his intentions clear then Mr. Davis would relax. That’s how I know him to be he wants his coaches to be like Rob Ryan in love with that team. Then he knows he’ll get their best work.
You can’t describe the passion he has for the Raiders and if someone that he relies on doesn’t give him that it just doesn’t compute with him. That’s why it’s so tenuous. But my gut feelings are that Kiffin is here, Lofton is his insurance that if Kiffin is somehow gone that he has a capable replacement.
I just spoke with John Herrera and for a fact Kiffin is conducting the interview with Lofton. But things still need to be worked out with respect to what his responsibilities are. Now this was while I was writing this post so take it for what it’s worth.
And I never give info like this but something needed to be done. Hopefully it doesn’t bite me in the rear.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I see kiper saying claused to Raiders at 8. Why would we do that when the only qb the Raiders have ever drafted that worked out was Stabler. Right?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
334. Seymour… thanks for pointing that out. I figured everybody knew that already and I didn’t need to elaborate, but I guess I should have.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
RRS,
The point was Clausen for us at 8.
IMO, if the Chiefs, who also need a “franchise” QB, pass on Clausen then I wouldn’t touch him.
I don’t think Cassell is Haley’s guy, and I do believe Pioli would listen to Weiss.
Has NOTHING to do with Russell. If Clausen is better than Russell, bring him on. But if his former coach doesn’t want him, it would be a red flag for me.
Rather have Skelton later on in the draft.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Dakota: what players in Oakland actually have trade value that the Raiders would be willing to part ways with ???
I know about Jolley, Washington, Moss, etc in years past. but this current team? considering the current contracts?
April 9th, 2010 at 9:40 am
C’mon. Would you really be SURPRISED at anything the Raiders did on draft day in the first round (other than trading down)?
LOTS of teams have a general policy to AVOID trading within their division. Never say, “Never”.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Dakota: what players in Oakland actually have trade value that the Raiders would be willing to part ways with ???
I know about Jolley, Washington, Moss, etc in years past. but this current team? considering the current contracts?
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It would be interesting to take a look at those trades and see if we played any of those teams the next season…either prove Lombari right or wrong. I think that is a job for the rockstar!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Dakota:
God, I love sarcasm!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Oh, and Rockstar….no, I don’t think we have many players with trade value.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:44 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Dakota:
God, I love sarcasm!
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Thanks for setting that one up for me!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen completed 57-of-59 passes at his personal Pro Day on Friday.
Clausen’s two incompletions came on apparent overthrows to speed-deficient Irish wide receiver Robby Parris, owner of a 10.7 career YPC average. Had Michael Floyd been out there instead, Clausen might have been a perfect 59-for-59. It remains to be seen what sort of “grades” Clausen gets from ESPN’s talking heads, but we’ll go ahead and predict that Mel Kiper will be very impressed, while Todd McShay will say he was only average at best.
Source: Brian Hamilton on Twitter
April 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Jhill: the Chiefs don’t need a franchise QB
KC got much better when Larry Johnson, Mark Bradley & Devard Darling sat on the bench and Jamaal Charles & Chris Chambers got thier old reps …
the Chiefs signed Cassel to a six-year, $63 million contract that includes $28 million in guaranteed money, and $40.5 million in total compensation in the first three seasons. they also gave up a 2nd rounder for him.
I can see giving up on Russell who has played 3 years for the team and had 3 TD’s and 17 turnovers, but Cassel had over 2900 yards & 16 TD’s with an awful team and is only 1 year into that monster contract
KC will take Berry or McClain in RD1
April 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dakota:
If that was an actual quote from tj, either he is not very bright….or…..he is not very bright. How long would his pipeline to the Raiders (Herrera) feed him info if he found out it was being blabbered on this blog? Guess Lombardi was his past “inside source”???
April 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am
#367,
I agree 100% Rockstar.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Dakota, #353. I like the Eagles approach much better. I mean, why not trade within the division? If you’re confident that you’re getting the better end of the deal, then you’re potentially creating a competitive advantage with that opponent by getting something better than what you’re offering in return. Of course, Al doesn’t see it this way, I know. But here you have the Eagles, trading an aging (and somewhat overrated) McNabb to the Eagles, taking their 2nd rounder, and maybe even preventing them from drafting Clausen.
On the other end of the coin, however, some players tend to get motivated just for their former team. So there is an argument for that. See Culpepper’s stint with the Raiders. Crap for the most part but he sure got himself up for playing the Fins.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:50 am
the Chiefs signed Ryan Lilja & Casey Wiegmann to help shore up that O-Line. re-signed Chris Chambers and picked up WR Jerheme Urban in free agency
defense is still TERRIBLE. especially that secondary
April 9th, 2010 at 9:50 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dakota:
If that was an actual quote from tj, either he is not very bright….or…..he is not very bright. How long would his pipeline to the Raiders (Herrera) feed him info if he found out it was being blabbered on this blog? Guess Lombardi was his past “inside source”???
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Not very bright is about right. By the way, 100% true quote. You can go back in the archives for that day and verify it. He went on to say this:
Blackholepriest Says:
January 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Guy’s I just put my ass on the line for you. And you better appreciate it because it wont happen again.
Quite frankly I’m pissed at myself for doing something that stupid.
Blackholepriest Says:
January 28th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I’m signing off B4 I do something else. Because I do care that you guy’s are hardcore Raider fans and we get kicked constantly by the media and I just got tired of it. C ya’
April 9th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Jhill: who are you talking about specifically? what experts?
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NFL Network, Bill Williamson, etc.
Don’t watch NFL Live on ESPN. Didn’t like the way they clowned DHB last year with him and his family on the air. Didn’t agree with the pick either, but I thought that was REALLY classless on ESPNs part.
I know it wasn’t Schlereth and Wiley per se, but just a personal boycott of the show if you will.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Don’t watch NFL Live on ESPN.
a personal boycott of the show if you will.
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Jhill: Trey Wingo got demoted from that show. you should tune in
now he’s covering women’s college basketball instead. LOL!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:55 am
The Big Banana,
I think Al is just too damned paranoid to make that kind of trade. Paranoid and dwells on the past-just look how he brings up the Moss trade, lol, get over it!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:57 am
….not to mention how Al overvalues his own players….two first rounders for Porter? Get the fuk outta here Al! Are you nutz?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Yeah. I wish he realized just how much of a buffoon he makes himself out to be when he brings up that trade. We all know Moss wouldn’t have accomplished half of what he’s done in NE in a Raider uniform. And it’s his own fault for not insisting on a conditional trade. “We couldn’t satisfy Randy Moss”. What a boob.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am
the Chiefs signed Cassel to a six-year, $63 million contract that includes $28 million in guaranteed money, and $40.5 million in total compensation in the first three seasons.
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The signing bonus and last year’s salary ate up a lot of that 28 million guaranteed.
And they can always trade Cassell to Denver.
Don’t think Haley was happy with the 55% comp and 16 INTs. Don’t think that’s good value for what he’s making.
And Cassell didn’t finish strong at all like you imply. He threw for 187 yds in a loss to Cincy in wk 16, and 207 in Denver the final week of the season. All with 1 TD, 3 picks, and a lost fumble.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Or a 1st and 3rd tender for Routt….LOL!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Mayock is giving Clausen a pretty good review. Top 10 pick he says if off the field stuff checks out. Been working with Marc Trestman.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am
I wouldn’t be surprised to see KC trade down from #5 to get more picks (like New England would)
maybe get Joe Haden, Dan Williams or Rolando McClain instead of Berry …
there may be a few teams willing to trade up for Clausen (like Sanchez last year). especially if he’s the most pro ready QB in the draft and put on a show at his Pro Day today
April 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Yeah, like it would be such a risk to have just put a first round tender on him lol.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Al’s paranoia is contributing greatly to his loss of fan base. I “mystique” was interesting an fun for a few when the team was “great”. Now it is just tiresome and, frankly, silly. Imagine how much more loyal more fans would be if they actually had information and accessibilty to the team, its players, and its coaches…..if they would just be more available to the media, perhaps the media wouldn’t clown them so much.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:07 am
This “leader of men” stuff is a bunch of BS!
Now their putting that tag on Clausen, lol.
Look man! It’s as simple as hit the damn receiver.
The best “leaders of men” in the NFL are the ones that can complete passes, lol.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Jhill: Matt Cassel is staying in KC
KC collapsed at the end of the season?
they scored 88 points in the final 3 weeks – including 44 against would-be playoff bound Denver
in comparison, the Raiders scored 42 points in the final 3 weeks …
April 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Al’s paranoia is contributing greatly to his loss of fan base. I “mystique” was interesting an fun for a few when the team was “great”. Now it is just tiresome and, frankly, silly. Imagine how much more loyal more fans would be if they actually had information and accessibilty to the team, its players, and its coaches…..if they would just be more available to the media, perhaps the media wouldn’t clown them so much.
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Very true. I especially love it when old Al brings in coaching candidates who turn him down and then suddenly the Raiders feel the need to go to the media to claim they never offered the guy the job in the first place. How obtuse.
Like Gruden said, he didn’t even know he had been hired, they just let him keep coming back into the building, lol. Al and his cryptic ways are laughable. Why the need for plausible deniability all the time?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
My bottom line of Clausen is if he’s that good, he won’t make it to 8.
If he makes it to 8 with Weiss and Carroll drafting ahead of us, not to mention Shannyrat, I just don’t see how WE take the gamble.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
The best “leaders of men” in the NFL are the ones that can complete passes
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then why do you want Russell back in the starting lineup?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:11 am
KC collapsed at the end of the season?
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I didn’t say that. I said Cassell didn’t play well the last 2 games of the season.
And why do you keep trying to tie this back to the Raiders play? I’m missing the connection.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:11 am
then why do you want Russell back in the starting lineup?
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When did I say that?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
My bottom line of Clausen is if he’s that good, he won’t make it to 8.
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fair enough. I agree with that
has NOTHING to do with KC, Cassel, Weiss or Pioli though
I live in Missouri and the consensus is that they suck because of that defense. Matt Cassel is not a goat here like Russell in Oakland
April 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Jhill,
Now you think it says something about Clausen because the Redskins, who just traded for McNabb and are trying to extend his contract, will pass on him at 4?
You have got to be kidding!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Dakota,
the past was on fine display last evening as in Oaktown there was a get together honoring the Greatest Football Player of all time Jim Brown (the event was to raise money for Brown’s community work).
Greg Papa had an extensive interview with the man himself. It was on Chronicle Live – don’t know if there is a video of the program.
Bill Russell, Rick Barry, Al Attles, Jim Otto, Willie Brown – lots of greatness interviewed all with story after story to tell.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:19 am
M,
That sounds like a great time. Always great to remember the past.
I recall rumors of Al trying to get Jim Brown to play for the Raiders YEARS after he had retired. I even think there was an SI cover with Brown in a Raiders uniform…I’ll see if I can dig it up:
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Al has been nuts since at least 1983 apparently.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Dakota,
I know you are a huge Clausen and ND fan, lol.
Nah, it doesn’t mean a thing that Shannyrat, who was clearly in the market for a QB, decided to trade for an old guy instead of draftng the young golden boy.
And wouldn’t Claussen sitting behind McNabb for 3 years be ideal?
Guess not.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Dakota:
Jim Brown discussed that incident with Papa. Said he and Al did it for fun. Said he DID put on the Raiders jersey and they had a blast with it. Said, “We had fun and made some money.”.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I live in Missouri and the consensus is that they suck because of that defense. Matt Cassel is not a goat here like Russell in Oakland
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Russell wasn’t the goat after his 1st year starting. Everyone blamed Rob Ryan and the Oline. Actually looked forward to seeing Russell coming off of the Houston and Tampa wins to close out 08.
Guarantee you Cassell goes 55% with high INT #s again, and the Cheifs miss the playoff, Cassell will be toast.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Jhill,
I don’t think many teams would draft a QB @4 and pay him $45-60 million to sit the first three years of his huge contract.
Hopefully with a new CBO and true limits on rookie salaries something like that wouldn’t be a bad idea.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
And wouldn’t Claussen sitting behind McNabb for 3 years be ideal?
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if Shanny wanted Clausen he would have just kept Jason Campbell and the draft picks. then drafted Jimmy and had him take over for Campbell when his contract expires next offseason
April 9th, 2010 at 10:27 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Dakota:
Jim Brown discussed that incident with Papa. Said he and Al did it for fun. Said he DID put on the Raiders jersey and they had a blast with it. Said, “We had fun and made some money.”.
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That is a relief….now I know the date Al went nots is more like 1992, when he benched Marcus for a parade of has beens.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:27 am
nuts…..not nots….
April 9th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Makes you wonder how someone like JR might have applied himself had he been given a rookie base with incentives….instead of, “Here’s a gazillion bucks, kid. Hey, where’d he go????!!!!”
April 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Guarantee you Cassell goes 55% with high INT #s again, and the Cheifs miss the playoff, Cassell will be toast.
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as a Raider fan, I sure hope you’re right
Cassel has been sacked 89 times over the past 2 years.
Russell? 64
now compare thier stats during that time span. I’d trade Russell and a 3rd rounder staight up for Matt Cassel (but not just the 3rd rounder)
April 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka worked out for the Raiders. That is at least the third QB the Raiders have worked out.
Maybe there might be something to this Clausen to Oakland stuff?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Dakota,
Jim Brown also said that he put on the uni ’cause he thought about teaching RBs like Franco Harris a lesson. Said he was tired of seeing 235 lb RBs running untouched out of bounds and he wanted to show those RBs the way a real man would run the ball.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka worked out for the Raiders.
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LMN will be pleased!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:32 am
SinceFrankYouellField Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Makes you wonder how someone like JR might have applied himself had he been given a rookie base with incentives….instead of, “Here’s a gazillion bucks, kid. Hey, where’d he go????!!!!”
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Absolutely. We might have gotten one good year out of the kid….then he would have gotten that big contract in year 4 or 5 and then started to slack off lol.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Cool, Kafka, another circle of hell.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:36 am
M,
Man I wish I could have seen that guy play live. Same with Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem in his prime.
I think there were once rumors of Wilt coming back to play for the Lakers in the early 1990s too, lol.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Franz Joseph + Mike Kafka = Franz Kafka ???
M: how’s my math on that?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am
pretty cool seeing the Lakers lose to the Thuggets last night, even if Kobe wasn’t playing!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:41 am
The Lakers are going to ROLL through the playoffs.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Might not lose a game, and will definitely sweep the Celtics in the finals.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Fakers have lost 4 of thier last 5 games!
I’d be surprised if they lost to the T’Wolves, Kings or Clippers (coming up) though …
April 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Finals?
LOL!
31 year old Kobe will lose to 25 year old LeBron, if the Fakers even make it that far …
April 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Boredom …
Just waiting on the playoffs.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Lebron is older than Kobe ….
April 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am
pretty cool seeing the Lakers lose to the Thuggets last night, even if Kobe wasn’t playing!
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Great psychological victory for the Lakers last night….poor Nuggs are sitting there going the Lakers don’t have Kobe or Bynum and we still only beat them by 2 at home?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Lebron is older than Kobe ….
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yeah, and I suppose JaMarcus is older than Ryan Leaf …
April 9th, 2010 at 10:48 am
the Lakers had the game and Pau Gasol pulled a McFadden and fumbled the ball away
April 9th, 2010 at 10:51 am
I think the Browns will draft Clausen, and what Mike H said was just draft BS. Jake us not the answer to their problems. They also could draft Dez B or Hayden.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Rockstar,
perfect arithmetic.
Dakota,
a story was told last night of a game when Jim Brown was pounding TDs on the Eagles. Chuck Bednarik of Philly was jabbering on the whole game at Brown – “You stink. You stink. You stink.” So on one goal line play Jim Brown destroys Bednarik on his way into the end zone a la Bo and Bosworth and while Chuck is still laying on the ground as road kill Jim asks him “How do I smell now?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Mo Williams has 35 points on the night and with the game on the line Mike Brown puts the game winner in the hands of Anderson Varejao ???
sounds like something Tom Cable would do!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Cavs probably will not make it to the finals anyhow….I am more concerned with the Magic having the same record as the Lakers, they are the most likely finals matchup for the Lakers and they are both 55-23 right now.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
of all the NBAers to go to the league straight from High School only Kobe and Al Harringtons games/yr hasn’t drastically dropped off(see Garnett, TMAC, Chandler etc) and Al rode the pine for years. Kobe doesn’t have much time left
April 9th, 2010 at 10:53 am
lol, that is a great story M.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
King James > Rapist Kobe
The OSU > Preppie Mich
April 9th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Post 383… totally agree, although it’s always been Al’s style and it will never change.
The thing I want to see is a new stadium. Jerry Jones went all Vanna White with his new digs; couldn’t get enough press and played the tour guide ad nauseum.
Al would hire security to make sure nobody got in until the season started.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Michael Jordan won his last championship at 35 years old, but Kobe Bryant isn’t in the same league imo
4 years left (maybe)
April 9th, 2010 at 10:56 am
M,
Since you have been around since the establishment of football, I have to ask your opinion on this subject; if Bo Jackson had played football full time and had avoided his injury, do you think there would be at least a debate as to Bo being the best RB of all time?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Al Davis > Dan Snyder
April 9th, 2010 at 10:58 am
1. Bradford
2. Suh
3. Mccoy
4. Okung
5. Berry
6. T Williams
7. Haden
8. D Williams
April 9th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Who lead the USA OLYMPIC team back to glory not Prince James but the Legend known as KOBE so just think of that all you Kobe haters.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah ol Mike Jordan sure was nothing but class at his HOF speech ha .
April 9th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Barry Sanders played 10 seasons and retired with a little something left in the tank.
If Bo Jackson could have played another 7 seasons I think we might have won those 2 more Super Bowl trophies Al Davis wants so badly …
April 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
1- Bradford
2- Okung
3- Trade up for Suh
4- T Williams
5- Berry
6- Bulaga
7- Clausen
8- McCoy
We get Suh, and the Bucs get McCoy.
Later Nation.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Dallas Mavericks defeat the LA Lakers in 6
April 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Jordan has a slight edge on Kobe….but Kobe being the second best shooting guard of all time isn’t so bad….with Jerry West coming in third.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Mike is the greatest basketball player of all time, not a speechwriter for Barack Obama
April 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I’ve had about enough drafting skill players in the first round. I want to build the lines. I would do some cartwheels if they found a way to get Suh. Since that’s not likely, let’s go get a good OT.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Maybe you should ask about Oscar Robertson or Wilt Chamberlin before you call someone the greatest of all time.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Bo would have had to be dedicated to Football 100%.
however He was clearly head and shoulders above everyone…
“IF” his career wasnt cut short, he would have put up some very good numbers, thus thruating him into the discussion, as he had all the tools.
Best RB of all time; OJ Simpson. 2003 yrds in 14 games
April 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I’d still draft Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Shaq or Magic ahead of Jordan though.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Jim Brown > every other Rb ever
April 9th, 2010 at 11:07 am
OJ<——- Best every IMHO….
April 9th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Bo Jackson>Most Athletic Human Being although Lebron is a physical specimen
April 9th, 2010 at 11:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Mike is the greatest basketball player of all time….
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lol, I think Wilt holds like 100 NBA records or something like that….
Jordan is the greatest SG of all time.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Uh, Barry Sanders was better than any of those guys. Look at the terrible team he played for. And he still played amazingly.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Jordan is the greatest SG of all time.
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fair enough
April 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Lebron will eventually be a Laker….just as it should be.
muhahahahahahaaaaa
April 9th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Barry Sanders was friggin awesome. I always hated it when they even mentioned Emmitt Smith in the same sentence as Barry Sanders.
If Barry Sanders had run behind Emmitt’s line, with Aikman and co….sheesh, wouldn’t even be close. Barry would have every record.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Lebron a Laker better tell that Russia guy who owns the Nets
April 9th, 2010 at 11:14 am
NoMoreFargas Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Lebron a Laker better tell that Russia guy who owns the Nets
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Russian guy or not, the Nets are still the Nets.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Lebron will eventually be a Laker….just as it should be.
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Of course he will.
Cleveland can either lose him for nothing, or do a sign and trade.
Not sure who can offer more than the Lakers and still leave the roster in tact enough to compete for a ring.
Kobe and Lebron will be doing more than puppet commercials, lol.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Bynum and Artest in a sign and trade for LeBron James this Summer.
You heard it here first.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Hate Emmit all you want he blocks and catches the ball much better than barry. You must not remember first Cowboy season after SB with Triplets they tried to not pay Emmit he holds out Cowboys go 0-2 and Jerry Jones quickly gives in , guy can’t speak well (UF Grad watch Murphy Interview) but what a heart and what legend.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Fisher
Kobe
James
Odom
Gasol
81-1 baby!
April 9th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Dakota,
I do believe that Bo Jack would have been in the discussion with Jim Brown as the greatest RB of all time. Raw power and raw speed and incredible athleticism in both men.
did you know that Jim Brown is also in the Lacrosse HOF? – Brown was also a decathlete and said he averaged 38 pts. per game playing HS BBall.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Kobe and Lebron will be doing more than puppet commercials
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I wish Tom Cable & Hue Jackson could do more than puppet coaching …
April 9th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Kobe even alluded to it during his PC conference the other day.
When asked about Pau Gasol, Odom, and Artest being locked up making his decision easier, Kobe said “I told them I’m just waiting on them to bring in one other guy”.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Dakota Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Fisher
Kobe
James
Odom
Gasol
81-1 baby!
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Fisher ?????
LMFAO!
You mean Vujacic?!?!?!
April 9th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Gale Sayers and Barry Sanders are the two most electrifying RBs I ever saw.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:19 am
M,
I knew about the Lacrosse stuff, but didn’t know he was a baller too. Man amongst boys.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
King James > Rapist Kobe
The OSU > Preppie Mich
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April 9th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Jhill,
Yeah, I can see it now. Lakers have Kobe, LBJ, Odom and Gasol on the floor and here comes Sasha down the court jacking up 3s.
lmao
April 9th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Dakota Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Lebron will eventually be a Laker….just as it should be.
muhahahahahahaaaaa
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He had better leave the mouthguard in Nohio. The way he tongue fks that thing is revolting…
April 9th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Dakota Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I’d still draft Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Shaq or Magic ahead of Jordan though.
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Drop Shaq from that list, but add Bball Jesus and Pistol Pete.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Why is it a good idea for teams like Dallas, Miami, and the PATRIOTS to draft Dez Bryant, but not the Raiders?
RRS, could you please change my pick to Dez Bryant!?!?!
April 9th, 2010 at 11:27 am
ya know, when you think about it, the Raiders would’ve probably had the same record last year with Maurice Clarrett at RB (prison), Charles Rogers at WR (prison) and Gino Torretta at QB as with McF, DHB and JaM.
I think that’s kinda depressing.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Dakota,
They need a shooter!
You see B Shaw and PJ trying to get him ready, lol. He’s the heir apparent to D FIsh, man. Sasha is a PG, plain and simple. 6-7 PG at that.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:29 am
jhill Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Lebron is older than Kobe ….
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LMAO.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Drop Shaq from that list, but add Bball Jesus
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Yeah, I’d take Kobe too.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:30 am
M Lonetree Says:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:27 am
ya know, when you think about it, the Raiders would’ve probably had the same record last year with Maurice Clarrett at RB (prison), Charles Rogers at WR (prison) and Gino Torretta at QB as with McF, DHB and JaM.
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And with Cole Ford kicking…
April 9th, 2010 at 11:32 am
jhill,
What the hell happened to Sasha since the 2008 finals? That dude was playing major minutes and hitting killer shots that year then suddenly…gone.
Is it that Russian tennis player he is banging?
April 9th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Sasha clearly needs to bust out the shoelace headband again. If you ARE a greasy euroboy, do it with gusto.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:34 am
could you please change my pick to Dez Bryant!?!?!
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Jhill: you got it man
April 9th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Sasha is buried behind Kobe since we have SFs all of a sudden. Ariza’s emergence and signing Artest meant less minutes for Kobe at SF. Sasha got all his minutes playing with Kobe when Kobe slid to the front court.
When Sasha gets on the court now, it’s the classic case of pressing trying to impress the coaches and get more minutes.
Farmar and Shannon Brown at PG isn’t helping either.
Just a logjam with Sasha getting the short end of the stick. I think he’s “fiesty” defense, length, and shot should have him starting in the backcourt with Kobe.
Fisher is done.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Lakers are the best team in the NBA and the best team doesn’t need homecourt only thing standing in their way is the injury situation. Bynum puts Odom on the bench making the bench much stronger, Shannon, Farmar, and Kobe’s shots need to fall which they haven’t been consistently due to finger issues
April 9th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Dakota,
I’ll bet you that we will see a lot more of Walton and Sasha in the playoffs.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:41 am
The Lakers are faggs.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:55 am
NEW POST!
April 9th, 2010 at 11:57 am
As expected Jimmy Clausen looked solid today at his workout.
What I found most interesting is guess who has been working with Clausen in preparation for his workout and who set up and scripted the workout today?
Former Raiders QB coach/Offensive Coordinator and often rumoured head coaching candidate for the Raiders and current CFL Montreal head coach MARC TRESTMAN!
Veeeeery interesting indeed!
April 9th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Tebow also worked out with Trestman.
Doesnt mean anything except that Trestman is a much sought-after QB coach for hopefuls.
April 10th, 2010 at 8:26 am
if we owe j russell less than 10 mil cut the cord and move on
April 10th, 2010 at 8:30 am
we paid d hall 8 mil for 8 games it hurts less next year to let him go
April 10th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
been watching for about a week now …and plenty of laughs..if i were einstein AL i would go like this!!
1st Dan Williams DT
2nd Jared Veldheer OT
3rd Thaddeus Gibson OLB
4th Eric Olson C
5th Jeff Owens DT
5th Ramon Harewood OG
7th Deji Karim RB
7th Scott Ravensi P
i’ve did my homewrk, they’ll be no busts with these picks!!
April 10th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
IMO!!!
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