Raiders first pick has Mayock stumped
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 8:28 am in Oakland Raiders.
Mike Mayock has had the Raiders pegged early on in each of the last three years regarding their first pick in the draft and hasn’t wavered.
It would be JaMarcus Russell in 2007, Darren McFadden in 2008 and Darrius Heyward-Bey in 2009. Lots of draft analysts had the Raiders going with Russell and McFadden, but Mayock had Heyward-Bey almost a month before a few others came to the same conclusion, with most having the Maryland receiver going late in the first round or perhaps in the second.
Mayock explained on an NFL Network national conference call Wednesday that he’s not nearly as confident about the Raiders’ intentions this year.
“They’re the wild card,” Mayock said. “I’ve gotten them correct the last few years in my mock but this year I’m not sure where I’m going to go yet.”
If Oklahoma offensive tackle Trent Williams is available at No. 8, then it becomes easy.
“But I don’t think there’s any way Trent Williams is going to be there,” Mayock said.
The Raiders, Mayock said, “are height-weight-speed guys, and always have been.”
With that in mind, who are the guys the Raiders are looking very closely at? Here are some thoughts from Mayock on some of the players who fit nicely into what the Raiders are looking at but may not be what they’re looking for this year in terms of need:
Maryland OT Bruce Campbell
“If I was them I’d be patient and maybe they get him at No. 39 in the second round. I hope they don’t pull the trigger on that kid at No. 8 . . . the way I look at him and I think the majority of the league looks at him is as an exciting developmental offensive tackle prospect that could get over-drafted because of his physical prowess at the combine.”
South Florida DE Jason-Pierre Paul
“He could be a consideration, even though they traded for Kamerion Wimbley. They’ve got an awful lot of money tied up on the other side of the line with Richard Seymour.”
Rutgers OT Anthony Davis
“He’s only 20 years old, a little bit immature, but he’s a fairly gifted kid who deals with a weight problem. If he keeps his weight under control he’s got great feet for his size.”
USC safety Taylor Mays
“Height-weight-speed? He fits it to a tee. But I don’t think they’ll go with Taylor Mays. It would surprise me.”
Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas
“Thomas is a 6-3, 224-pound kid who won’t run prior to the draft but the rumors were he was running a 4.38 (40-yard dash) at 224 pounds. I don’t think they’ll take him, but he’s a freakish athlete.”
I asked Mayock who would be under consideration if the Raiders simply pointed at their need to stop the run and drafted the player best suited to fit that need.
“(Gerald) McCoy and (Ndamukong) Suh will be gone. They’d be reaching for Dan Williams, who’s a real good defensive tackle,” Mayock said. “I thought Trevor Scott did a great job stepping up at outside linebacker and there’s no one at No. 8 that could step in. Unless you trade back, you’re looking at Dan Williams, a linebacker like Rolando McClain, or maybe a defensive end like Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech.”
Mayock said he assumed both Kirk Morrison and Thomas Howard would be back, although in the case of Morrison, that’s not an assumption I’m willing to make at this point. Not when he’s due $2.521 million in salary and was given an original-round tender specifically to entice someone to give him an offer sheet.
As was the case for most restricted free agents, there was no offer sheet. But Morrison could still be used as trade bait to get another pick, which in theory, leaves McClain in play.
Note: Raiders coach Tom Cable is scheduled to talk with local writers today about the draft. I have a chat scheduled for 2 p.m., at which time that briefing should be concluded, and will have an update later . . .
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April 15th, 2010 at 8:32 am
1st?
April 15th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Yeah Chris,
I know you like CJ, lol.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:33 am
# maddenraiderfan Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:33 am
# Chris in NY Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:31 am
the fact that Chris Johnson plays much, much better than 90% of people in here give him credit for
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Finally, someone who agrees with me.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Draft McFadden!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:38 am
need to stop the run and drafted the player best suited to fit that need:
They’d be reaching for Dan Williams, who’s a real good defensive tackle,” Mayock said.
Unless you trade back, you’re looking at Dan Williams, a linebacker like Rolando McClain.
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woohoo!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Lol, like Cable knows what Al is going to do in the draft. Cable will be reading from a script, and whatever he says they will do, Al will do the opposite.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:40 am
South Florida DE Jason-Pierre Paul
“He could be a consideration, even though they traded for Kamerion Wimbley. They’ve got an awful lot of money tied up on the other side of the line with Richard Seymour.”
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both guys are in the final year of thier contracts. 1 franchise tag.
YIKES!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:41 am
“Unless you trade back”
Come on, trade back!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Cable will be reading from a script, and whatever he says they will do, Al will do the opposite.
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yeah. I expect a smokescreen
I’m hoping he says something like “we have definate needs at RB & CB”
April 15th, 2010 at 8:42 am
I understand that YOU like CJ.
But what do you think the coaches think of him? Or Al Davis?
You don’t think Stan Routt’s tender = starter?
April 15th, 2010 at 8:43 am
waiting for BSJ to show up and say
“trade DMAC for a smokescreen” …
April 15th, 2010 at 8:43 am
South Florida DE Jason-Pierre Paul = a reach at 8
April 15th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Dakota Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Draft McFadden!
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You are clearly psychotic…
April 15th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Trade DMAC for a smokescreen!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Trade DMAC for BSJ saying “trade DMAC for a smokescreen”
April 15th, 2010 at 8:44 am
You don’t think Stan Routt’s tender = starter?
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Charlie Frye, Ricky Brown & Hiram Eugene all got 2nd round tenders …
April 15th, 2010 at 8:44 am
I think Chris Johnson plays really well, but the reality is that even good cornerbacks get burnt sometimes, especially if the defense isn’t putting any pressure on the quarterback. And ESPECIALLY if he sees as many passes against him as CJ does, being across from the best corner in the league and all…
The problem I see with Chris Johnson is that he’s already 29-years-old, and it’s not like he’s going to get any better. I’d like to see them bring in a young CB through the draft, if only so we have some depth should CJ get injured. Routt is a passable nickel corner, but often gets burnt on the outside and isn’t a fraction of the tackler Nnamdi is. Of course, considering the tender Big Al gave him, the Raiders don’t seem to think he’s all that bad.
That said, our defensive backfield would be helped enormously by a defensive line and linebacking corps who can consistently shed blocks and get pressure.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:44 am
LOL if you think Ricky Hammerhead Brown won’t be the 3rd LB for us with Scott and Wimbley.
YOU people …
April 15th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Trade DMAC for BSJ saying …
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LOL @ BCZ
April 15th, 2010 at 8:45 am
1st and a 3rd tender = starter
April 15th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Fire the Fat Monkey!!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Ricky Hammerhead Brown
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LOL!
thats like saying Kirk “the punisher” Morrison
April 15th, 2010 at 8:47 am
That is why you draft Akwasi in the 3rd or 4th. Because you have bigger needs than CB. We need to definitely draft a NT and OL in the first 3 rounds.
Then after we at least add someone to both lines, we can work on CB and MLB. (exception being McClain and going NT/OL in the 2nd and 3rd)
April 15th, 2010 at 8:47 am
trade JaFranchise for a fat monkey!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:48 am
maddenraiderfan Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:47 am
That is why you draft Akwasi in the 3rd or 4th. Because you have bigger needs than CB. We need to definitely draft a NT and OL in the first 3 rounds.
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Yep.
He would help in the kick return game, too. Hopefully Big Al knows about his 40 time.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Trade JaBlingy for a bag of Swedish Fish and a Mountain Dew
April 15th, 2010 at 8:50 am
YOU PEOPLE:
DMAC reports that Nick Miller will be healthy & ready by Week 16
no worries
kick & punt returns = solved
Yamon Figurs & JLH can handle it until then. re-sign Justin Miller!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:51 am
watch Al Davis trade a 2nd rounder this year & next year for Ted Ginn Jr.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:51 am
For the right price I would LOVE to have Ginn returning kicks for us.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:52 am
thats like saying Kirk “the punisher” Morrison
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LOL!
I know man. I’m expecting The Hammer to knock himself out for the season around week 5, and give way to Sliggy Slade Norris.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:54 am
RR,
No more fat Monkeys!
We have Monkey cable, the Monkey OL, and Monkey DTs!! That’s more than enough Monkeys!! We need a HC, OL, and DTs!!
No more Fat Monkeys!!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:54 am
We need to definitely draft a NT and OL in the first 3 rounds.
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Yup!
Rd 2 and 3 sounds good to me.
Impact player in Rd 1, not anothe “reach.”
Haden, Berry, CJ Spiller, or Dez Bryant at 8.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:56 am
How I think our draft will really go
1. McClain
2. Akwasi
3. Tennant
4. OL/NT
5. OL/NT
5. OL/NT
I won’t be terribly upset if we do something like this. Not the greatest draft ever, but we certainly have had worse.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:57 am
I’m expecting The Hammer to knock himself out for the season around week 5, and give way to Sliggy Slade Norris.
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wouldn’t surprise me one bit. no David Nixon?
Nixon was promoted to the active roster before Norris was last season … both players failed to make the 53 man roster and were placed on the practice squad initially to play for peanuts
I’ll admit I haven’t seen either guy play anything more than special teams. no DirecTV in Podunk!
April 15th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Isn’t Haden a Zone Coverage guy?
April 15th, 2010 at 8:59 am
How I think our draft will really go
1. McClain
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Really ?!?!?
I’ve given up hope on us drafting a MLB in rd 1. Watching the USC LBs get past us last year made me realize it will never happen.
McClain over Haden????
I’ll believe it when I see it from Al Davis.
More likely that MLB, I forget his name, that we were looking at last week or so at his pro day that put up ridiculous measurables.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Haden ran sub 4.4 at his pro day Chris.
That slow time at the combine was due to a bad back.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Impact player in Rd 1, not another “reach.”
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oh come on Jhill. that’s just mean
Dan Williams is a reach as in 11-15, not 25-35 like DHB last year!
would you rather see him play for Dungver stuffing RB’s behind the line of scrimmage for the next 10 years like Jamal Williams? when is the last time we had a 100-yard rusher against SD? anybody know?
April 15th, 2010 at 9:01 am
With the 8th pick in the draft:
Say no to Bruce Campbell
Say no to Jason Pierre-Paul
Say no to Taylor Mays
Say no to Tim Tebow
April 15th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Hayden is a man coverage CB!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Yes really Jhill.
We tried to dump both Howard and Morrison. I still bet we trade 1 if not both off for late round picks. That sends a pretty clear signal to me that we are drafting a MLB early.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Dakota,
McFadden’s $1 draft beer every Tuesday night in NYC.
(nothing stout, just a watered down version)
April 15th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Just might be Nixon bruh …
I would just be SHOCKED if it’s a high draft pick playing MLB for us.
I mean, if the undrafted Ricky Brown was given a shot at MLB after working his way up from STs, you gotta think an actual draft pick at LB for us would get that same shot?
I dunno, maybe not, lol.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:03 am
today is the deadline to sign RFA tenders and Howard & Routt haven’t signed yet. what gives?
even guys who have stayed away from the team this offseason like Jason Campbell, Tony Scheffler & Leon Washington have signed thiers …
April 15th, 2010 at 9:05 am
On this website, it says CJ gave up over 900 yards, 6 TD’s, got 3 ints, and QB’s had an average of 14.3 yards per completion against him.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:05 am
RRS,
Larry King and his wife Shawn (nee Southwick) are getting divorced. Doubtless Danny is upset, and this could seriously impact our draft plans as well as Russell’s development.
At least Larry waited til the offseason to get caught cheating (with Shawn’s lookalike sister!). I forgot how hot Mama Southwick is. I should look her up… I could become Danny’s stepfather!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/36547934/ns/today-today_people/
April 15th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I would just be SHOCKED if it’s a high draft pick playing MLB for us.
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might be a 2nd or 3rd rounder Jhill.
perhaps Spoon if he slips to #39 ?
I think Sean Lee, Donald Butler & Jamar Chaney are in play …
April 15th, 2010 at 9:07 am
And Larry’s son – Danny’s stepbrother – is named Cannon! I predict he will be a starting Raider QB in 2021.
“Cannon Southwick King drops back to pass…”
April 15th, 2010 at 9:09 am
I should look her up… I could become Danny’s stepfather!
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go for it. Larry King has nothin’ on you BSJ!
would you really want that dinosaur’s sloppy seconds though?
yuck!
hopefully Danny doesn’t take his anger out on another asst DB’s coach. I really like Kevin Ross
April 15th, 2010 at 9:10 am
We tried to dump both Howard and Morrison.
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Because they have ALREADY been replaced by Wimbley at SLB, Scott at WLB, and Brown at MLB.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Is Chaney even good?
April 15th, 2010 at 9:11 am
“Cannon Southwick King drops back to pass…”
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he has the Danchise for a mentor. 10 years to be groomed. look what Danny did for Bruce & Charlie in just a few short months.
Paul Hackett better watch his back!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:12 am
today is the deadline to sign RFA tenders and Howard & Routt haven’t signed yet. what gives?
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Actually, I think it’s the last day that they can sign offer sheets with other teams.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Guy: I don’t like undersized speedy backers
never saw Jamar Chaney play, but I know the Raiders have shown interest
they worked him out & interviewed him or something …
April 15th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Scrap all this talk of the No. 8 pick.
I just had a premonition as to how it will all play out:
We will draft Tim Tebow, QB, Florida. Within the 1st season Tim will grow his hair out long. By season 2 he will be dating 3 Raiderettes — simultaneously. By season 3 he will be smoking Marlboro reds on the sideline between series. By season 4 he will, ala Chad Johnson, legally change his name to just “T-bone.” By season 5 he will begin filling out informational forms in the “Religious Affiliation” category by checking “Other” and writing next to it “Worship of the vertical passing attack.”
So let it be written. So let it be done.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:14 am
I think it’s the last day that they can sign offer sheets with other teams.
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you’re probably right Jhill. thanks for the correction
semi-pro bloggers with DirecTV help me out a lot on this site
April 15th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Raider O Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Hayden is a man coverage CB!
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Exactly. Al’s all over him if for nothing else than an eventual replacement for Nam. Nam replaced C-wood. The Routt tender is a smokescreen.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Chris in NY: the only way I want Tim Tebow anywhere near this team (in the Top 40) is if Al Davis has a wink & nod agreement with Jon Gruden to return as HC of the Raiders after Tom Cable starts the season 2-7
April 15th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Come on Routt, sign with someone. :crosses fingers:
April 15th, 2010 at 9:20 am
If none of the top 3 L-Tackles (Baluga, Okung, & T. Williams) are available, I think the Raiders should draft Derrick Morgan DE for G-Tech. He is excellent against the run, solid getting pressure on the QB and an overall solid “FOOTBALL PLAYER”.
I’m for Derrick Morgan!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Morning Nation
April 15th, 2010 at 9:20 am
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FIRST DEGREE
A married couple were asleep when the phone rang at 2 in the morning.
The very blonde wife picked up the phone, listened a moment and said, “How
should I know, that’s 1200 miles from here!” and hung up.
The husband said, “Who was that?”
The wife answered, “I don’t know, some woman wanting to know if the coast
is clear.”
SECOND DEGREE
Two blondes are walking down the street. One notices a compact on the
sidewalk and leans down to pick it up.
She opens it, looks in the mirror and says, “Hmm, this person looks
familiar.”
The second blonde says, “Here, let me see!” So the first blonde hands her
the compact.
The second one looks in the mirror and says, “You dummy, it’s me!”
THIRD DEGREE
A blonde suspects her boyfriend of cheating on her, so she goes out and
buys a gun.
She goes to his apartment unexpectedly and when she opens the door she
finds him in the arms of a redhead.
Well, the blonde is really angry. She opens her purse to take out the gun,
and as she does so, she is overcome with grief. She takes the gun and puts
it to her head.
The boyfriend yells, “No, honey, don’t do it!!!”
The blonde replies, “Shut up, you’re next!”
FOURTH DEGREE
A blonde was bragging about her knowledge of state capitals. She proudly
says, “Go ahead, ask me, I know all of them.”
A friend says, “OK,what’s the capital of Wisconsin ?”
The blonde replies, “Oh, that’s easy: W.”
FIFTH DEGREE
What did the blonde ask her doctor when he told her she was pregnant?
“Is it mine?”
SIXTH DEGREE
Bambi, a blonde in her fourth year as a UCLA Freshman, sat in her US
government class.
The professor asked Bambi if she knew what Roe vs. Wade was about.
Bambi pondered the question, then finally said, “That was the decision
George Washington had to make before he crossed the Delaware ”
SEVENTH DEGREE
Returning home from work, a blonde was shocked to find her house had been
burglarized. She telephoned the police at once and reported the crime.
The police dispatcher broadcast the call on the radio, and a K-9 unit,
patrolling nearby, was the first to respond.
As the K-9 officer approached the house with his dog on a leash, the
blonde ran out on the porch, shuddered at the sight of the cop and his dog, then
sat down on the steps.
Putting her face in her hands, she moaned, “I come home to find all my
possessions stolen, I call the police for help, and what do they do?
They send me a BLIND policeman.”
April 15th, 2010 at 9:21 am
ChrisNY
QB JaPorkchop steps aside for QB T-Bone. I sense an irresistable force coming down the tracks replacing the immobile object.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:24 am
In addition to the Lions, free agent Lito Sheppard is expected to be on the radar of the Vikings, Bears, and Raiders.
Sheppard is making just his first visit of the free agent season, so this could be just an effort by his agent to drum up interest. The Vikes could use veteran depth at corner, but they’ve obviously been in no hurry to add Sheppard.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
April 15th, 2010 at 9:26 am
thanks for the info DMAC!
is Lito Sheppard a fit for man2man?
April 15th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Don’t think so.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:28 am
TJ says Cable has “carte blanche” to draft the player of his choice.
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# Dakota Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Lol, like Cable knows what Al is going to do in the draft. Cable will be reading from a script, and whatever he says they will do, Al will do the opposite.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Those 2 guys refuse to maintain their gaps thats why we get gashed for huge runs. Marshall isn’t down with Km or Howard it seems.
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# jhill Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 9:10 am
We tried to dump both Howard and Morrison.
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Because they have ALREADY been replaced by Wimbley at SLB, Scott at WLB, and Brown at MLB.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Lito is also a man-coverage CB, and he is a solid CB (not great). I would sign him to compete with CJ or play NB.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Lito has lost a step and gets burned a lot.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:32 am
The San Francisco Chronicle’s David White “keeps hearing more and more” that the Raiders will indeed draft Maryland LT Bruce Campbell at No. 8 overall.
White is no longer the Raiders beat reporter, so we’re taking this report with a grain of salt. Has Al Davis really gotten this predictable with his early first-round picks? After selecting JaMarcus Russell, Darren McFadden, and Darrius Heyward-Bey the past three years, it certainly seems that way. Source: David White on Twitter
April 15th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Its even funny 2 days later..
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# priesttj Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Cable has been given Carte Blanche to select whomever he feels fits his system. And we fans just have to understand that and accept it.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:33 am
The Panthers will not be bringing back free agent Muhsin Muhammad, according to the Gaston Gazette.
Source: Gaston Gazette
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Moose anyone????????????
April 15th, 2010 at 9:36 am
No to Mush he should have retired 3 years ago.
What happened to Amani Toomer nobody took a chance on him last year ? He should have been picked up to school DHB & Murphy if nothing else. They could have made room for Toomer by releasing Holland or Watkins..
Let me GM this team!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Larry King married Shawn Southwick in a hospital room in 1997 three days before surgery to clear a clogged blood vessel …
how romantic!
haha
April 15th, 2010 at 9:38 am
What happened to Amani Toomer nobody took a chance on him last year ?
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signed by the Chiefs and didn’t make the 53 man roster.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Lito and Muhsin would be great pickups. I like CJ at nickel, and either Routt or Lito opposite Nnamdi.
And Amani Toomer was a stud and would have helped last year. Where did he go to school again?
April 15th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Chaney is a solid LB but teams will reach for him in the 2ne due to lack of MLB talent this draft. I like Spikes in the 3rd or 4th, or McClain or Spoon in the 1st!
Spoon 6′1 240, ran a 4.5+, and he can play all LB positions in a 4-3 scheme!
SPOON!!!!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Trade for Haynesworth Gaithers and Campbell. Then third round a LB fourth round a FB. Then lets go play!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Moose anyone????????????
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DMAC: yes please!
Muhsin Muhammad had 53 catches for 581 yards last year playing second fiddle to Steve Smith with some of the worst QB play I’ve ever seen in my life … only 4 drops last year (Terrell Owens had 10)
Steve Smith failed to crack 70 receptions or 1000 yards for the first time since 2004!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:44 am
“…with some of the worst QB play I’ve ever seen in my life … ”
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Some being the key word…
April 15th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Louis Murphy lead all Oakland WR’s with 34 catches for 521 yards last year … but also had 9 drops!
Moose was better than that last year, even at 36 years old! it’s safe to say he has something left in the tank, even if he has lost a step. we need a vet mentor in the worst way, especially with Sanjay Lal coaching this unit
we have plenty of youth & speed at WR, but what we really need is a reliable pair of hands and a possession WR. somebody to move the chains
April 15th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Isn’t our possession guy Schilens as long as he stays healthy?
April 15th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Some being the key word…
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yeah. Jake Delhomme played about like JaMarcus
…and he had a running game!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:50 am
LT Dan didn’t you drop Demaryius Thomas as a possible Al Davis pick and people were giving you schit for it? Maycock dropped his name too
April 15th, 2010 at 9:51 am
…and he had a running game!
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Please sign Brad Hoover!!!!!!
He could do wonders for our running game.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Isn’t our possession guy Schilens as long as he stays healthy?
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Chaz isn’t durable and only has 44 catches in his first 2 seasons. He’s not enough to keep me from signing a vet mentor to replace Javon Walker (who never should have been signed in the first place)
April 15th, 2010 at 9:53 am
1- Trade up for Suh, or draft T Williams.
2- Dunlap, Campbell/ Brown, J Best, Linval Joseph, lamarr Houston, or B Ghee.
3- DE Austen Lane, OG Newhouse, or WR Jacoby Ford
4- ILB Spikes
5- RT Sam Young or Ciron Black
5- OG M Johnson
7- FB
7- OL
April 15th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Please sign Brad Hoover!!!!!!
He could do wonders for our running game.
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couldn’t agree more. then draft John Conner in RD5 and we’re set
Lawton & Reece are garbage imo, even though I know Marcel has a few fans in here because he can catch passes out of the backfield
April 15th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Trade our 1st down for a 1st and 2nd
Trade Howard and Morrison and try and get a 3rd and 4th
1. Weatherspoon/McClain
1. Cody
2. Safford
3. Tennant
3. Akwasi
4. Spikes
4. OL
5-6. OL, NT ect
7. Perrilloux
GM maddenraiderfan has spoken.
April 15th, 2010 at 9:57 am
D Thomas is a beast!! 6′3 220, and I hear he can run a sub 4.4!
April 15th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Trade Howard and Morrison and try and get a 3rd and 4th
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Madden: I’m not sure any team will give a 3rd for Howard or a 4th for Morrison
Boldin only netted a 3rd and Holmes only netted a 5th this year!
Marshall (3rd best WR in the league) didn’t even net a 1st rounder. young & healthy too
April 15th, 2010 at 10:00 am
for 5th rounders I’m not convinced we could get anybody better than Morrison or Howard.
might as well kept them at that point …
April 15th, 2010 at 10:03 am
what if Al Davis pulled off a blockbuster deal?
JaMarcus Russell and a 2nd rounder for Ben R@pethisburger …
good deal? bad deal? indifferent?
April 15th, 2010 at 10:05 am
I believe in you Jabustus!!
No Trade RR. Jabustus is the next J Elway! Print That!!
April 15th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Jabustus is the next J Elway! Print That!!
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word. I think you proved that
April 15th, 2010 at 10:08 am
JaCraptable couldn’t even get on Rodney Pete’s level!
April 15th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Why Jabustus?!?!? Why?!?!!!!!!
April 15th, 2010 at 10:10 am
JaCraptable couldn’t even get on Rodney Pete’s level!
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LOL!
DMAC: John Elway didn’t make the Pro Bowl until Year #4
Russell is entering Year #4. you know what i’m saying ???
April 15th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I wonder what Bo Knows Jackson is up to nowadays?
April 15th, 2010 at 10:12 am
post #17, young american
i tjink you’ve got routt confused with someone else. you said “routt is a passable nickel corner but gets beat on the outside”. actually routt is a piss poor nickle corner, that plays the outside tremendously well. it’s the slot that gives routt problems. when routt subbed in for an injured nnamdi this year, as aso missed a few halfs and quarters here and there, routt was excellent. in the nicle package, or on the slot receiver, he’d get burned, and burned badly. maybe it was a combination of scheme, or pass rush those particular games, which I’ll admit i dont recall, is certainly up for debate. no offense, but i just disagree with your quote of “routt gets beat on the outside”. I just didn’t see that. again though, he did get picked on when playing the slot.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Elway 83/84/85 = Russell 07/08/09
the Hamchise will lead us to the Super Bowl.
then Tom Cable will be Head Coach of the Year and get a contract extension
April 15th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Year 4 it is!
April 15th, 2010 at 10:13 am
# priesttj Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Cable has been given Carte Blanche to select whomever he feels fits his system. And we fans just have to understand that and accept it.
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Was he talking about the o-line? I might buy that he has more influence in that area (although after Harris, Barnes, Pears, Satele that should be taken away from him just like his play calling duties have been stripped), but certainly not cart blanche.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I wonder what Bo Knows Jackson is up to nowadays?
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In 1995, Bo Jackson completed his bachelor of science degree at Auburn to fulfill the promise he made to his mother. Through the 1990s, Jackson dabbled in acting, having made several television guest appearances first on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990 as well as Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Married with Children. He later appeared in small roles in the films The Chamber, The Pandora Project, and Fakin’ Da Funk.
Jackson served as the President of the HealthSouth Sports Medicine Council, part of Birmingham, Alabama based HealthSouth Corporation. He was also spokesman for HealthSouth’s “Go For It”: Roadshow.
In 2006, Jackson appeared on the Spike TV sports reality show, Pros vs. Joes. In his second appearance, he easily defeated amateur athletes in a home run-hitting contest. When he bunted instead of swinging on his final try for a home run, the announcer stated, “Bo knows taunting.”
In 2007, Bo came together with John Cangelosi to form Bo Jackson Elite Sports Complex, an 88,000 square foot multi-sports dome facility in Lockport, Illinois. He is part-owner and CEO of the facility. He has been successful with other investments, like his food company, N’Genuity. He often speaks that while he may have been great for sports, sports were no doubt greater for him considering the post-career opportunities that have been afforded to him.
Jackson and his family live in Burr Ridge, Illinois. He is among a group of investors who own The Burr Ridge Bank and Trust in the Chicago suburbs where he lives. He’s on the bank’s board of directors and is said to be “rolling up his sleeves” and working among everyone else to make sure the small bank becomes a success during tough financial times. According to Jackson, “We have no type of debt, like all the other banks. We’re a small community bank and one thing we all decided, is that if we are going to do a bank in our community, it needs to be owned by the people who live in the community.”
On May 9, 2009, Jackson delivered the commencement speech at Auburn’s graduation ceremony. His speech was centered on the benefits of stepping out of one’s comfort zone.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I want to see what Jabustus can do this season. We all know he has talent, but does he love to compete? VY proved himself last year after he was benched and humiliated.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 10:03 am
what if Al Davis pulled off a blockbuster deal?
JaMarcus Russell and a 2nd rounder for Ben R@pethisburger …
good deal? bad deal? indifferent?
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Roethlisburger would be 10 times the QB as Russell. He is almost as fat as Russell, and throws almost s many ints, but he can stand in the pocket and deliver under pressure with guys bouncing off of him.
Russell goes down (and usually fumbles) if a defender breathes on him. (yeah yeah, so does McFadden, I’ll save you idiots the trouble)
April 15th, 2010 at 10:17 am
If you have not done your taxes, dont forget to file your tax extensions guys….interesting piece of info for the day….
For starters: the non-partisan Center for Budget and Policy Priorities reported on Wednesday that “Middle-income Americans are now paying federal taxes at or near historically low levels.” How low? The average family of four right now is paying 4.6 percent of its income in federal income taxes — the second lowest percentage in 50 years.
sorry for the non-football talk. Later.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Married w/ Children???
Bo “Knows married w/ children”
April 15th, 2010 at 10:17 am
thanx RR
April 15th, 2010 at 10:19 am
no problem DMAC …
whats up NE?
what rumors are swirling in Patsiville?
Tebow with one of thier 2nd rounders?
trade up for Dez Bryant?
April 15th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Coach Cable and momma says Mayock should be our GM.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:23 am
My Mama says that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Roethlisburger would be 10 times the QB as Russell. He is almost as fat as Russell, and throws almost s many ints, but he can stand in the pocket and deliver under pressure with guys bouncing off of him.
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I dont know Dakota. Ben weighs 241 and the lightest we’ve seen Russell is 265 …
Ben got sacked 50 times last year and still finished the season with a completion percentage of 66.6 , 4328 passing yards, 26 TD’s and a QB Rating of 100.5 (14 turnovers)
all of those figures trump Russell’s and Ben was playing behind a worse O-Line
Ben might enjoy a fresh start after all this off-the-field baggage he brought on himself and the Steelers seem pretty fired up about it. they traded away his best receiver and the Raiders should be looking to patch up the OL this offseason since they didn’t touch it last year!
April 15th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Demaryius Thomas?? Well B.Campbell just became no 2 guy I hope we don’t take at 8.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:29 am
rockstar
wassup my man? how are you? excellent find on bo jackson. bo was bar far my favorite raider of all time. (im 30). very nice read. damn, what could have been. that still hurts. hey maybe that’s why i like Mike Mitchell so much. same #. hmmmmm. anyway excellent find. props. i don’t pay much attention to local sports man, i like all west coast teams, so other than the celtics, i have nothing to offer in regards to local teams. for the record i hate the celts, but love BBall. what’s up with you? are you being serious up there? u think russell can do anything? we need oline 1st, but i’d like to see him have a shot with a good oline and not two rookie receivers. also, agree with you in regards to your post about trading howard of kirk for a 4 or 5. just think they’re better than that.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:29 am
“Javon Walker: “I’m Probably About to Die”
Originally posted Apr 15th 2010 12:45 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker told a Las Vegas court he thought he was “about to die” during a 2008 robbery in which an attacker took his jewelry … and then broke his face.
Walker also told the court yesterday that he thought one attacker was going to rip his ears off during the incident, because the person tried to take his diamond studs out without unfastening the locks.
Walker ID’d a man named Deshawn Thomas as his assailant — though Thomas pled not guilty.
And there’s this — the defense argued that Walker was too drunk to accurately remember the events of that evening … because his blood-alcohol level was .29 — more than 3.5 times the legal limit.
The trial is expected to take more than a week.”
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One would think that after drafting lazy-ass Russell, trading for Mr. Attitude D. Hall, and signing drunk ass dumbfuk Walker Al would put a little stock into checking player’s backgrounds before acquiring them
This isn’t the 1970s and 80s anymore Al. Back in the day the players were not paid that well and they knew, even if they got rowdy off the field, they had to bring it on Sundays otherwise they lose their income. Now players are set for life with the money you hand them and they have no incentive to do what it takes to succeed on Sundays. Get with the fukin program Al.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:33 am
There you have it RR……………
The Steelers have held internal discussions about trading Ben Roethlisberger, according to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora.
The Rooney family is “livid” over Roethlisberger’s off-field embarrassments, and they would listen “intently” if other teams called about the quarterback. As of yet, the Steelers have yet to hold trade talks with other teams.
Source: NFL.com
April 15th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Have a talk Al!
April 15th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Big Ben might have worn out his welcome in Pitt. I could see a trade on or near draft day. The compensation is the big question.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:39 am
are you being serious up there? u think russell can do anything? we need oline 1st, but i’d like to see him have a shot with a good oline and not two rookie receivers.
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nah. I was just messin’ around to stir up some convo in here
but you’re right. a better o-line would improve the chances of ANY QB in Oakland. as well as more polished WR’s
all the more reason I think we should avoid drafting another WR like Dez Bryant or Demaryius Thomas …
we have enough young guns. just need a vet mentor imo
the O-Line? yikes man. your guess is as good as mine. the whole thing is in shambles imo. should we scrap the zbs, blow it up and start over? because now is the time (if any)
or keep looking for dudes who fit the system? if Cable doesn’t win this year, I think he’s out and so is the zbs … I’d hate to have a bunch of undersized quick guys and force them to power block next year
your thoughts?
April 15th, 2010 at 10:39 am
#117. How embarrassing, geez.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:41 am
It looks looks like more teams are willing to deal more now than any other years in the past. Especially Denver.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Mamma says Javon Walker is da Devil.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Al Davis is Dracula.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Jabustus goes to the pro bowl this year. 100% guaranteed.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on April 15, 2010 10:54 AM ET
I’m not shy in my praise of Mike Mayock as the best draft analyst out there, and it sounds like NFL teams agree with the assessment.
Mayock told Joe Rose on WQAM Thursday (Via Omar Kelly) that he’s had “three or four offers to join NFL front offices” but that “it wasn’t the right time.”
One of those offers may have come from the Raiders. Mayock was tied to Oakland as a possible successor to Mike Lombardi three years ago, although the team denied the report.
Mayock went on to say he’d be open to the possibility of joining a team “if the right opportunity came along.”
Selfishly, we hope he sticks with television.
There are plenty of front office jobs, but only so many prominent TV gigs. We’d imagine it would be hard for him to leave. Working in television isn’t as grueling, it probably will pay better long-term, and it has far more security.
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Al Davis turned down once again? He is like the plain looking chick in high school that no one wanted to take to the prom….unless she promised to give you a BJ.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:45 am
rrs
i doesn’t matter to me what system we use. it comes down to being able to beat the guy opposite you or whatever. for instance, a guy like carlisle who’d get pushed on his azz most every third down play, would he succeed in any scheme? doubtful. i’m with you, i don’t think there’s any way we go WR at all in this draft. would be a wasted pick. if chaz can stay healthy, IF, murphy is going to be a beast, higgins is a decent 3rd or 4th receiver when he’s not scared, and certainly DHB is going to get better, i mean, anything would be an improvement. hopefully he doesn’t have the sophomore slump. lol. Oline, DT’s and a LB somewhere. you got me down for mcclain, but i wouldn’t mind seeing spikes with the 3rd, and maybe even the later 2nd.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Momma sayz Dakota is da devil.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am
is it 29-83????
April 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Roethlisberger ????
April 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
brown in the middle? anyone who thinks brown will play BETTER than morrison would at tht spot should be shot in the face. the problem with our defense is in the middle..anyone who actually knows football can see this..this is why Mcclain is the best pick as far as need..the next pat willis/ray lewis mLb..if were going for the best talent at that spot, thn Dez Bryant is the pick..even if we are loaded at the position, he is the next brandon marshall with a touch of andre johnson..
April 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
yes Jhill. my fault for bringing him up
your thoughts?
April 15th, 2010 at 10:53 am
RoCkwiThDaRaideR408: so who would you pick if McClain & Bryant are both still on the board at #8 ???
April 15th, 2010 at 10:53 am
New Englandraider Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am
is it 29-83????
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it aint 83-29
April 15th, 2010 at 10:53 am
there is only one Big Ben – Davidson
little Ben Roeth better call up Timmy T-Bone to get some pointers about applying Bible verses in his eye black or else the holier-than-thou-arts residing in the Ivory Tower of NFL Corporate might just slap his wrist.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:56 am
M: you don’t think a pallet of Big Ben’s beef jerkey is enough to butter up Goodell?
April 15th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Rockstar,
Goodell’s beef with Ben is that he is an unpalatable jerk.
April 15th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Sure RRS, why not?
April 15th, 2010 at 10:59 am
NE: I agree that Carlisle probably sucks in any scheme…
what do you think about guys like Satele, Morris, Walker, Barnes, etc. ???
and Cable’s supposed ability to coach-up a scrub-filled O-Line?
can any of those players be salvaged? be reliable starters for us next year?
Mario Henderson was gonna be “super” I thought, but he had 10.5 sacks allowed last year – most in the NFL!
April 15th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Let me change that to an emphatic HELL YEAH, RRS!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:00 am
I would not mind McClain one bit!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:00 am
BBL gents!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:00 am
L W T
83 29 0
see 83-29. Be proud of your accomplishments sayeth psicologia deportes.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Mamma says Ben Rothlesberger is da debil..
April 15th, 2010 at 11:06 am
liked what walker was able to provide down the stretch. morris is a versatile backup, and only a backup. barnes lost me play 1 vs jets, satele, im on the fence with him. he seemed to do alright when he stopped his head bobbing, i can’t remember too many guys coming straight up the gut getting to our qb’s. seemed more edge rushing than anything. henderson, had a great 08 season, taking on guys like mario william (hou) and having success. this year, he gave up 10 sacks, but orakpo had 4 i think, so six in 15 games isn’t bad. maybe he threw in the towel at the end. the washington game was a disgusting display by the oline. in pittsburgh, they were great.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:06 am
he had 10.5 sacks allowed last year – most in the NFL!
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RR,
I think Henderson quit on JaCraptable last season. He’ll be fine this season.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:09 am
*updated*
LIST OF WHO YOU THINK AL WILL ACTUALLY PICK,
FOR WHATEVER REASON..
NOT who YOU want, but what direction you predict Al is going to go..can make sense, can make no sense whatsoever.
PICK TWO, IF YOU SO DESIRE.
Obviously feel free to change your pick.
Richochet: Taylor Mays or Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
RaiderRockStar: Bruce Campbell or Jason Pierre-Paul
Raider O: Carlos Dunlap
DMAC: Eric Berry or Jason Pierre-Paul
RaiderDogg: Bruce Campbell
SteveAlford: Bruce Campbell or Jason Pierre-Paul
InonewordRaider: Dan Williams
Dakota: Taylor Mays
RaiderNsuede: Joe Haden
GG: Jason Pierre-Paul
Buckeyeraider: Bruce Campbell
Maddenraiderfan: Eric Berry
JHill: Pierre Paul or Iupati
Just win baby: Bruce Campbell
909 Raiderlifer: Watdafuk! Whoo
BoJacks: Maurkice Pouncey
Big Banana: Bruce Campbell
Henry Lawrence: Bruce Campbell
exlaraiderseasonticketholder: Bruce Campbell w/impending PO’ed until June
Raider E: Dez Bryant
30 Year Raider: Bruce Campbell
Mack-madden: Bruce Campbell or Taylor Mays
Thec07: Mays or Haden, with imminent Claymores set to blow
Bo Schembechler Jackson: Maurkice Pouncey
DirtyRaccoon: Bruce Campbell
NorthernD: Trent Williams
Raiderzmaverick: Trent Williams or Derrick Morgan
SacRaider: Tim “Hey Ma, they made me a MLB” Tebow
SilverAndBlackBleeder: Iupati or Dez Bryant
RaiderResurrection: Taylor Mays
NoMoreFargas: Bruce Campbell
Edward Teach: Jason Pierre-Paul
Plunketthead: Trent Williams
Sweep the Leg: Anthony Davis
4evaRaider: Lamarr Houston, Brian Price
Mad Hatter: Taylor Mays or Bruce Campbell
April 15th, 2010 at 11:10 am
“Rather” is an adverb, meaning with preference for one of two things, or more willingly. “Whether” is a conjunction with several meanings, but the two words are not synonyms.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Richochet
Please add my pick as:
Da Debil
thanks you much
April 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am
This just in- breaking news… The Oakland Raiders offer the Pittsburgh Steelers The #8 overall pick in this years draft along with backup Charlie Frye for Ben Rothlisberger and a 5th round draft choice.
The Steelers will reportedly go with Dennis Dixon as there new starter. By shipping Big Ben to Oaktown, the Rooneys will get the ultimate revenge for Rothlisberger embarassing the proud franchise. What better way then by sending him to NFL exile.
For the record-I’d welcome him with open arms
April 15th, 2010 at 11:14 am
aig Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 10:17 am
If you have not done your taxes, dont forget to file your tax extensions guys
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You and Kelli should have it easy.
Occupation: Kept househusbands
Income: 0
Oh..don’t forget to sign your return.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Mistabr0wn Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 9:28 am
TJ says Cable has “carte blanche” to draft the player of his choice.
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mistabrOwn doesn’t know how many hours there are in the day, do you mistamoron?
April 15th, 2010 at 11:17 am
# DMAC Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:06 am
he had 10.5 sacks allowed last year – most in the NFL!
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RR,
I think Henderson quit on JaCraptable last season. He’ll be fine this season.
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Beat up, tired, disgruntled and sore maybe..don’t believe he quit.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Chris In NY Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Scrap all this talk of the No. 8 pick.
I just had a premonition as to how it will all play out:
We will draft Tim Tebow, QB, Florida. Within the 1st season Tim will grow his hair out long. By season 2 he will be dating 3 Raiderettes — simultaneously. By season 3 he will be smoking Marlboro reds on the sideline between series. By season 4 he will, ala Chad Johnson, legally change his name to just “T-bone.” By season 5 he will begin filling out informational forms in the “Religious Affiliation” category by checking “Other” and writing next to it “Worship of the vertical passing attack.”
So let it be written. So let it be done.
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Within an hour of posting this I was pulled over by cops in two separate towns for an expired inspection sticker — ticketed by one though the second said he could also give me a ticket if he wanted (just to satisfy his gut cop instinct of being a prick without actually giving me the ticket and being an uber-prick I assume ). Maybe God really is looking out for this kid.
Bottom line: Don’t eff with T-Bone.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:22 am
# Seymour Bush Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Mistabr0wn Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 9:28 am
TJ says Cable has “carte blanche” to draft the player of his choice.
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mistabrOwn doesn’t know how many hours there are in the day, do you mistamoron?
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You’re so pathetically desperate for something/anything when you get beyotch slapped, that even though Mr B immediately corrected the “28 hours” by saying “meant 18 hours” you, in your juvenile quest to try and save face, not only ignore his take, but stupidly sign on NUMEROUS TIMES, under different handles, to repeat the exact same stupid take.
that’s what kids do.
Seriously.
Children. They’ll hear someone say something, and in their infantile way, repeat it, over and over, giggling each time, as if it’s new..each and every time…just like you, Debo..I mean Oakglen..I mean Seymour..Captain Black? BSDetector? Maddenraiderisadouche?..oh hell…who are you today?
I can’t keep track.
Ok…NOW is when you reply with the ONLY thing you can reply with..”Richo and Mr. B are ____________” *fill in the blank, as only you can, Pedophile.
OH…AND HOW CONVENIENT THAT WITHIN MOMENTS OF ME POSTING, AGAIN, THERE YOU ARE..like a little puppy.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:23 am
HairyBush Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am
This just in- breaking news… The Oakland Raiders offer the Pittsburgh Steelers The #8 overall pick in this years draft along with backup Charlie Frye for Ben Rothlisberger and a 5th round draft choice.
… For the record-I’d welcome him with open arms
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That’s good. But I hear he prefers it if you put up a fight first.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Chris post 155 & 157 lmao!!!!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Chris, where are u located in NY? I live in MA. I usually go to Buffalo when the Raiders come to town.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Mike Lombardi just posted a picture of the Raiders’ Draft “War Room” he took while working for Al Davis on the National Football Post….here it is:
http://www.nationwidetravelers.com/images/HistoryPg/OldOffice.jpg
April 15th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Dakota Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Mike Lombardi just posted a picture of the Raiders’ Draft “War Room” he took while working for Al Davis on the National Football Post….here it is:
http://www.nationwidetravelers.com/images/HistoryPg/OldOffice.jpg
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that sounds about right, Archaic old basterd
April 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am
So I looked through our previous drafts 2000-2009. They were all pretty terrible up til 2008. Both 2008 and 2009 were decently solid (outside of the first round).
I have new found hope that the organization has turned things around and is actually making progress towards putting a decent team on the field.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Trade the overhead projector for a laptop.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:38 am
This is the office space provided to the HC by the oh so generous Al Davis:
http://trcwest.com/photoblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/desk-typerwriter-840×560.jpg
April 15th, 2010 at 11:38 am
So I looked through our previous drafts 2000-2009. They were all pretty terrible up til 2008. Both 2008 and 2009 were decently solid (outside of the first round).
I have new found hope that the organization has turned things around and is actually making progress towards putting a decent team on the field.
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Glad someone is! lol
April 15th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Richo: Pierre-Paul or Rolando McClain
April 15th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Dakota momma says you da debil. Please be stoppin show fotgrafs of mommas house.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Richo: Coach Klein or Da Debil
April 15th, 2010 at 11:42 am
JaMarcus Boucher Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Dakota momma says you da debil. Please be stoppin show fotgrafs of mommas house.
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Fine, here is a fotgraf of your momma in her back yard:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0fYIu0Gw61Q/SOfTYFy264I/AAAAAAAAAHc/uyWmZWPiz5g/s400/BigFatMomma.jpg
April 15th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Hairy,
Poughkeepsie. About 90 minutes north of NYC, right on the Hudson River. Halfway between NYC and Albany.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:44 am
# Dakota Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:38 am
This is the office space provided to the HC by the oh so generous Al Davis:
http://trcwest.com/photoblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/desk-typerwriter-840×560.jpg
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lol. Too funny.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Dakota Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Mike Lombardi just posted a picture of the Raiders’ Draft “War Room” he took while working for Al Davis on the National Football Post….here it is:
http://www.nationwidetravelers.com/images/HistoryPg/OldOffice.jpg
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Wow. Two phones. Nice. That missing faceplate on the electrical outlet is a fire hazard though. If Goodell sees that he could fine us a late-round draft pick.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:48 am
RoCkwiThDaRaideR408: so who would you pick if McClain & Bryant are both still on the board at #8 ???
——————————————————-if both are availble i go with need, Rolando Mcclain. i feel both players are the best at their respected positions, however plugging up the middle of our defense for years to come, is an opportunity al cannot afford to pass..DRAFT MCCLAIN!!!!!!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Hairy,
Poughkeepsie. About 90 minutes north of NYC, right on the Hudson River. Halfway between NYC and Albany.
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My wife and I are actually going to be looking at a house there at some point. (that area)
Nice place to live?
April 15th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Where are you at in MA, Hairy? Buffalo’s a bit of a hike for me even. Wouldn’t you be better off seeing them play the Pasties, Jets and Giants?
April 15th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I go everywhere that is close. (when I say close I mean within 8 hours driving distance) I’ve been to NE plenty of times, just hasn’t been a good result since I saw the Raiders beat them in 95′. I’ve been to Baltimore etc; I guess I figured the Raiders actually have a shot at beating the Bills, It’s cheap too!
I’m In South Hadley Ma (western MA) Buffalo is about a 5.5 hour drive for me.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Yesterday, I watched the press conference where Al fires Kiffin, for a second time. Unless Al Davis has had a lobotomy since then, there’s no hope for us. If you need a reminder of how crazy he is, watch the entire hour long press conference again. It’s on youtube. When you’re watching it, remind yourself that THIS is the guy who’s running your Oakland Raiders, and making the decisions.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:57 am
HairyBush Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Hairy,
Poughkeepsie. About 90 minutes north of NYC, right on the Hudson River. Halfway between NYC and Albany.
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My wife and I are actually going to be looking at a house there at some point. (that area)
Nice place to live?
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I think so. Like anywhere it depends on what town and even what neighborhood you’re in. Pretty good place to raise a family and much more affordable than if you go down to Westchester County. Poughkeepsie is a small/medium size city but is also surrounded by some nice rural areas if you’re into that. You can hop a train straight to Grand Central in Manhattan for entertainment but also alot of people commute to work in NYC from here.
April 15th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Is that in the Berkshires?
April 15th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Seriously……….
Wassup with all these earthquakes?
I need to prepare for the one that might hit the Bay area. (hope not)
April 15th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
bcz24 Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:43 am
South Florida DE Jason-Pierre Paul = a reach at 8
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I agree.Living in west central florida,I see a lot of Bulls clips.JPP had a good year as opposing O’s double-teamed George Selvie
April 15th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Why not offer the G men our number 1 pick for their number one plus Osi Umenyiora? G Men secure McClain and then we don’t collectively groan when Al reaches on a project at 8
April 15th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Pierre Paul makes no sense to me at No. 8. Outside of Suh and McCoy there’s not a defensive player on the board I’d be happy with at No. 8.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Osi plays RDE….Seymour has it locked down,imo
April 15th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
No Dan Williams or McClain Chris?
Thing is, after Okung and Trent Williams I honestly think my 3rd favorite Tackle is Campbell. And I think we can wait til the 2nd or try and trade up to the late first or down to the late first and still get him.
Pouncey would be ok, but again, we can trade down and get him.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Chris….if we could get Houston and Price,it dont matter the order we get em,but these 2….WOW!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Say Wackydouche, why do you defend that imbecile mistadildo if you are not him? You are him aren’t you wackydouche?
April 15th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Chris in NY why don’t you like McClain? He is big, fast, instinctive, and loves the game. And he was the leader of a national champion defense. The only thing one says is he played behind a fat, out of shape, blob who somehow covered for him? Doesn’t seem to make sense to me.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Where’d Captain Wuss AKA Wackydouche go? Must have run and hid from the inevitable beatdown he and his alter ego were about to recieve.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Seymour/Debo,
Looks like your right tit tj agrees with me we need to draft a FB if OO isnt 100%. So whos the derelict here?
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priesttj Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
OO just wasn’t completely healthy last year so they gave him another year to get fully healthy. However I do say get another FB unless Marcel Reece shows he’s got what it takes in OTA’s and minicamp
April 15th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Get a life.
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Yesterday, I watched the press conference where Al fires Kiffin
April 15th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Stef Curry is a beast!!!!!
ROY!
42 points, 9 reb, and 8 ass last night in the finale.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Howdy Mista!
Lets all hope OO can be da man at FB!
Imagine,if you will….goal-line situation….2 TE set….OO and Bush in da backfield!!!!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Hey 4,
FB is an overlooked position we need to fix before training camp!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Altho….I am very interested what Reese,a WR in highschool and college can bring 2 the O between the 20’s
April 15th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Sign Brad Hoover= FB position solved
April 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
DMAC,
Curry is no doubt special. I couldn’t ask anything more from that kid. However, the 42 he put up last night is a by-product of a roster in shambles, he was just poppin em off right & left. If Maggette, B Wright, A Wright, Biedrins are on the floor he wouldn’t come close to 42 but we have a special point guard, finally
April 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I really think we need to trade back. Everyone we are connected with at 8 is not good enough to go that high. If we reach for Bruce Campbell at 8 and then trade 39 for Jason Campbell I might just end it all! I am also surprised no one is mentioning the elephant in the room Dez Bryant. Would anyone put it past Al to take him?
April 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Seymour/Debo,
Looks like your right tit tj agrees with me we need to draft a FB if OO isnt 100%. So whos the derelict here?
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hahahaha. I never said we shouldn’t draft a FB. It’s just you think the Raiders starting Power Forward is Luke Walton. Hahahahaha.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
DMAC Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Stef Curry is a beast!!!!!
ROY!
42 points, 9 reb, and 8 ass last night in the finale.
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Amen brother!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
*A Randolph
April 15th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Goodell comes up to the podium. “And with the #8 selection, the Raiders choose CJ Spiller, running back, Clemson”.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
SeyGlen,
When you were posting on your Debo account you called me a retard for suggesting we draft a FB.
Do you want me to repost your Debo post?
April 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Later peoples!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
# Mistabr0wn Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
*A Randolph
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You think the Raiders starting power forward is A. Randolph? hahahahahahaha. What a dummass. You are a dummass 28 hours a day mistabrowndildo.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Nope.
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# Raider32 Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I am also surprised no one is mentioning the elephant in the room Dez Bryant. Would anyone put it past Al to take him?
April 15th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
# Mistabr0wn Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
SeyGlen,
When you were posting on your Debo account you called me a retard for suggesting we draft a FB.
Do you want me to repost your Debo post?
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I’m not Debo. But go ahead. Normally you can get a pretty good FB in the late rounds or undrafted. But go ahead post the Debo comments. Hahahahahaha.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
You are such a derelict jacka$$ I shouldn’t even correct you but I was talking about the Warriors.
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# Seymour Bush Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
You think the Raiders starting power forward is A. Randolph? hahahahahahaha. What a dummass. You are a dummass 28 hours a day mistabrowndildo.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Right SeyGlen, your not Debo, BsDector, or Oakglen, you just use all the same childish derelict tactics and repeat the same phrases….at least you stopped with the dumpster takes from all your aliases.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I think that by looking at the Raider’s current roster, it is rather easy to decipher – it’s going to be a CB – either a converted Safety to CB in Eric Berry (ala Nnamdi)or Joe Haden. They only have three CBs on their roster now, and may not have keep Nnamdi after this year. IF they were looking to trade Nnamdi at some point this offseason, that easily explains the 1st and 3rd round tender on Routt. If they tendered him at a lower compensation, any team looking to weaken the Raiders CB situation further could have easily done so. No one was going to give up a 1st and 3rd – it wasn’t value, it was protection, folks. The Raiders will go OL in the 2nd round. DT in the 3rd round or 4th. Could get Gaither I imagine with the 2nd round pick. They may be letting the draft unfold, and with the 2nd round being the next day, the teams are looking at that day as a wheeling and dealing day. I think Friday will be as exciting as Thursday. Deals for all of the potential players available in trades will happen on Friday after teams re-evaluate their positions. Whoever they select, we can only hope that they develop and are future Pro Bowlers regardless of their position. Wouldn’t that be nice for a change!?!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
DMAC,
Curry is no doubt special. I couldn’t ask anything more from that kid. However, the 42 he put up last night is a by-product of a roster in shambles, he was just poppin em off right & left. If Maggette, B Wright, A Wright, Biedrins are on the floor he wouldn’t come close to 42 but we have a special point guard, finally”
Mista
Are you really Matt Steinmetz? This post is exactly what Steinmetz said on the postgame show last night, almost verbatum.
That’s the beauty of Curry. He can put up 42 if needed but he can also create and distribute in a way that is more veteran than rookie. Just imagine what he would be like with a consistent big man in the middle.
Ellis also put up 34 last night. I think that they should keep him, although they may be able to get something sweet in return for him. That was a crazy ending too, watching George come back in with 6 fouls.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
# Mistabr0wn Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
You are such a derelict jacka$$ I shouldn’t even correct you but I was talking about the Warriors.
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# Seymour Bush Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
You think the Raiders starting power forward is A. Randolph? hahahahahahaha. What a dummass. You are a dummass 28 hours a day mistabrowndildo.
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You’re such a douche you don’t know what the fook you’re talking about do you?
April 15th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Okay…. Out of left field, could the Raiders put enough of a package together for Roethlisberger if the Steelers decided to get rid of him. This years number 8 might net them Clausen and the Steelers revert to their old school run game for a year or two.
April 15th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Here let me elaborate:
# Mistabr0wn Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
I’ll repeat this for you once more meathead.
FB is our second need on the offense after O-line…We have no FB! You want a good running game? You have to have FB unless you like Luke Walton & Gary Russell!
Nitwit!
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Funny I thought Luke Walton actually played power forward for the LA Lakers. And yet you are calling others nitwits! You are always complaining about Barak Obama, I’ll bet you couldn’t find your ass with help from Obama’s entire Secret Service detail helping you!
April 15th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
GREAT 2C U Dogg!!!!
Big Al wouldnt pay Nnamdi like he did and let him leave,imo.Big Al in 4da long haul….RCB is LOCKED DOWN
April 15th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Oakglenn Says:
June 8th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Anyone with half a brain can see that Jamarcus Russell is a bonafide franchise Q.
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April 15th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Chris, thanx for the helpful info.
April 15th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Chris, It is not in the Berkshires. (I wish) out of my price range.
April 15th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
My 18 month old daughter just woke up from her nap with her diaper in her hand full of sheet! She smeared it on her face like the Ultimate warrior, and all over the crib! She had a proud look on her face! This should be fun.
April 15th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
I wouldnt mind trading are first round pick For BIG BEN!!
April 15th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Luke Walton is a bit tall for a full back…
April 15th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Offer our second and C. Frye to the Steelers for Big Ben…
April 15th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Ben is not worth a first IMO…
April 15th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Mamma says I no good at fools ball.
April 15th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
joe haden will be our first round pick. yea we need am LT but the 2 beasts will be gone so we’ll get a dominating corner in haden who specializes in M2m cov. . It’ll be a great pick actually. haden would probably end up being our best first round pick since? aso? yeah. davis is counting on bruce campbell to be there in the second round, and he may be right, i hope. makes sense.
April 15th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
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