Raiders a national story
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 10:21 am in Oakland Raiders.
The press room is filling up with camera crews and reporters, awaiting a Raiders minicamp practice.
The biggest story, moreso than a critically acclaimed draft, is the status of quarterback JaMarcus Russell in light of the acquisition of Washington quarterback Jason Campbell.
I’ll be filing Twitter updates from the practice field and blog entries in between practice and interview sessions. Practices are at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Pacific time), with interview availability in between practices.
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April 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
If someone can post Jerry’s tweets, that would kick arse. I can’t get them here at work.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
I can’t wait to hear what happens.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
2nd?
April 30th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Stanford Routt’s been around, I hear. Must have signed 1st-3rd tender . . . why wouldn’t he?
28 minutes ago via PockeTwit Hearing Russell is here . . . we’ll see if he practices or watches . . .
34 minutes ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:21 am
That’s not true Dakota!!! They immigrated from egypt to the the promised land, and to had to fight the natives to stay. Who do you think the Natives were? Monkeys?!?
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Don’t you believe in evolution?
April 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am
thank you jerry! The monkeys are talikung politics on the prev post?!
It’s a football blog?! Damn Monkeys.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
jhill Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Jerrymcd Looks like a substantial media turnout . . . Raiders have made themselves a big story
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LOL at the vultures wating on the Jacarcus scraps!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I’d love the tweets posted as well. Who wants to bet on Russell’s weight? I say 320.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
LMAO. No!!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:21 am
That’s not true Dakota!!! They immigrated from egypt to the the promised land, and to had to fight the natives to stay. Who do you think the Natives were? Monkeys?!?
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Well, they weren’t Muslims.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:28 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Getting rid of Morrison was crap. The guy could of been a great back up at all three LB positions. The Raiders got rid of him for a bag of chips, that is not right. I hope he dose well in Jacksonville.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Russell´s weight = 299, then comes out and says “I knew yall would be shocked to know that I´m not at 300″
April 30th, 2010 at 10:29 am
RaiderO, Jews were originally settled in Canaan (roughly what is not Isael) and left for Egypt due to disease and famine…then they came back, then they were kicked out, now they are back for good.
I don’t know who were there 4000 years ago…probably monkeys yes.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:30 am
I would start OT Campbell at guard and see what the guy can do.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:30 am
(roughly what is not Isael) wow, meant to say (roughly what is now Israel)
April 30th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Bo,
Amazing!! You got that right. It was before Islam and Christianity.
Damn Cali’s education!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:31 am
I heard Shoelace Russell was at 290 a few weeks ago, but he was probably forced to go on Jenny Craig by his agent, so I bet he weighs in at 280, but the company line is 275.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Dakota Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:29 am
RaiderO, Jews were originally settled in Canaan (roughly what is not Isael) and left for Egypt due to disease and famine…then they came back, then they were kicked out, now they are back for good.
I don’t know who were there 4000 years ago…probably monkeys yes.
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The Egyptians racially profiled the Jews and enslaved them. But the Jews drafted Moses as their no. 1 QB and he led them back to the promised land.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:32 am
And no, not Quentin Moses.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:33 am
He blames all his weight on the 20 lb. diamond Necklance he wears.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Getting rid of Morrison was crap. The guy could of been a great back up at all three LB positions. The Raiders got rid of him for a bag of chips, that is not right. I hope he dose well in Jacksonville.
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Agreed. I’d rather have Morrison to back up McClain than Ricky Brown or Travis Goethel. However, that may have caused him to be disgruntled and Capt Kirk seemed to be a solid guy and leader in the locker room. Now there is no division amongst the players here. Rolando and only Rolando at MLB.
I’m curious to see if Thomas Howard stays after Trevor Scott ousted him at WLB and we traded for Wimbley & Groves.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Dakota,
Great Logic!! Give back native Americans their land back!! You are talking about 4000 years ago, but you ignore Native Americans from 100’s of years ago!!
Great logic!! Did you get your education in Cali too?!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Hey RaiderO & Dakota, exchange emails so we dont have to read your lame post that have nothing to do with MiniCamp.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
The Raiders just posted this picture of Russell doing squats as proof that he is working out and probably as justification for not cutting him:
http://paxarcana.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/fat_guy.jpg
April 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
if Russell stays on the roster as 3rd string QB and Al Davis pays him $9.5 million to hold a clipboard & eat Skittles we’ll be a bunch of hurtin’ eunuchs!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Gotta run. Rockstar, wish I had more time to talk draft with you, but I’ve gotta run. In Reno there is only fair weather fans, no one here knows diddly about football, they just root for the team that won the super bowl. Interesting and intelligent football conversation is hard to come by, thank you and cya later Nation!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:36 am
now that the national media is hoping to see a fat out of shape Russell, I hope he turns it arounds and becomes a solid backup
April 30th, 2010 at 10:36 am
camels and horses emigrated from North America to Asia.
damn illegal if you ask me.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:36 am
You Monkeys need a better education in math, science, and world history!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Dakota,
Great Logic!! Give back native Americans their land back!! You are talking about 4000 years ago, but you ignore Native Americans from 100’s of years ago!!
Great logic!! Did you get your education in Cali too?!
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I didn’t say give anything back, I just said that those with power hold the land. If the native americans want America back, let them try to take it lol.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
M,
What?!?! Did they have papers?!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Dave
Many of us are free speech advocates, as well as being anti racial profiling.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Paul Hackett coaching up JaMarcus Russell:
http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2006-10/walrus-peekaboo.jpg
April 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I hate to break it to you Raider O, but you are probably living on Native American land right now. So are you gonna give them their land back?
April 30th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Fight for your right Native Americans!! Take your land back with guns!!
Power is Guns!!!
Damn you Monkeys!!! I own a gun!! I have the Power!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
L.A. Raider Dave,
You must not be familiar with “The Federal Blog Act of 1998″, which allows any subject to be discussed in this blog during the NFL offseason.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Raider O,
loco weed today?
April 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
trade JaMarcus for a eunuch’s tunic!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Yes sir, and then I will ask if I can live there. I think the answer will be yes as long as you are not white or Spanish. lol
April 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Now all you need is some balls
so we can play cowboys and muzzies
April 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Russell suited up . . . long distance for good look. He’s not Eddie Murphy’s Nutty Professor, that’s for sure . . .
1 minute ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Russell suited up . . . long distance for good look. He’s not Eddie Murphy’s Nutty Professor, that’s for sure . .
Jerry Mac, coming with the laughs
April 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
# Russell suited up . . . long distance for good look. He’s not Eddie Murphy’s Nutty Professor, that’s for sure . . . hace 1 minuto via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
M,
I had to vent! I couldn’t take it anymore!
I have Grand daddy purp.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Raider O has just committed Seditious Libel…the feds are on there way. Run for it O!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
# Gradkowski left arm in sling . . . Russell doesn’t look 300 lbs, that’s for sure . . . hace menos de un minuto via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
JaRussellmania!
Boo lustily and long mateys!
The gang plank is being warmed up!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:44 am
JaShermanKlump
April 30th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Jerrymcd Russell suited up . . . long distance for good look. He’s not Eddie Murphy’s Nutty Professor, that’s for sure . . .
2 minutes ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Russell never “looks” 300 lbs, because he is 6′-6″. Come on Jerry, get that doughboy on a scale.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
No undrafted UFAS on roster supplied by team, lots of new numbers . . . assume they’ll confirm later
April 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
No undrafted UFAS on roster supplied by team, lots of new numbers . . . assume they’ll confirm later
half a minute ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I don’t care how fat Russell is or isn’t.
can he throw an accurate football?
I’m guessing not.
otherwise Jason Campbell wouldn’t be here!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Dakota, your right i missed that. Damn Clinton!
I thought this blog was for pissing and moaning about our beloved Raiders and messing with Kool Kell.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:46 am
on their way….wtf…I am stroking out today…..better go take some aspirin so tahtt I cna life foureva adn u ghhbn gubj b bj cb
April 30th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Plus, JaManwich always practices in 3 layers. It’s almost impossible to tell how fat he is
April 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Familiar sighr . . . Nick Miller not practicing
April 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Man, I’m all excited and we are barely in April. Hope they can put a GOOD season together and not just get a little better!!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
mi gawd itz fuw o staws!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
jamarcus is wearing a girdle!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Dakota,
I’m effed!! No where to run. Israel doesn’t want me, Saudi kicked me out, and now the white man is after me!
Help Me!!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Robert Gallery, back surgery, taking part in line drills . .
April 30th, 2010 at 10:49 am
save Bob Gallery for preseason!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:49 am
What’s not fair to us, in AZ and elsewhere, is to be gunned down, run over, infected, maimed, robbed, raped, burglarized, property damaged, our natural areas gutted, etc. etc. while the D.C. elites sit in their fortresses and dictate “fairness”!!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:49 am
DMc practicing wearing velcro gloves coated in crazy glue.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:49 am
wow Russell doesn’t look 300 lbs that’s for sure, good for him
April 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
So Russell isn’t fat after all accoring to Jerry?
I’m sure a lot of you are disappointed.
Yeah RRS, I’m sure you don’t care that he’s not fat. Sure won’t hurt all the JaFatAss jokes.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Later Gents, and thank you for allowing me to vent.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Stanford Routt on field, either signed tender or got waiver .
April 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
DMc mishandles the ball anyway, trips over himself and now is stuck to the turf.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:51 am
jamarcus is wearing a girdle!
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LMFAO!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
DMc injures his left leg attempting to pry himself off the ground.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
JaDiabetes is malleable, like a ziplock back filled with ricotta.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Familiar sighr . . . Nick Miller not practicing
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LMFAO ….
I guess your boy JLH’s might have some life afterall RRS.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
DMc headed for PUP list.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Jhill: does it matter if JR is 255, 270 or 300 ???
He’s still a fatty …
April 30th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Nick Miller is a scrub.
he is no competition for my boy Higgins!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:54 am
He has big bones RRS!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:55 am
DHB late to practice, had a hard time catching a cab
April 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
And it DOES matter if he’s 255 instead of 300 lbs.
ABSOLUTELY!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Hey, DHB. Nice of you to drop by.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
does anyone know if these practices are open to the fans? will be flying in to san jose from nashville tonight. wish i could make it to one of these.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
M Lonetree Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
DMc mishandles the ball anyway, trips over himself and now is stuck to the turf.
lmao
April 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Hate to give any props to BSPN, but this article is one of the best I’ve read:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=5149579
April 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Morning Nation
April 30th, 2010 at 10:59 am
I heard Al Davis died a couple of months ago and Tom Cable is carrying him around like Weekend at Bernies. That’s how we had such a good draft.
April 30th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Very routine drillwork with position position groups . . . for those who care (and even if you don’t) access restricted to small area . . .
April 30th, 2010 at 11:00 am
it DOES matter if he’s 255 instead of 300 lbs.
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even if he plays the same?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Raider O Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Yes sir, and then I will ask if I can live there. I think the answer will be yes as long as you are not white or Spanish. lol
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But you said you were white?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Wassup RR!
Any new news to report?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Jerry says Jamarcus not near 300 lbs
April 30th, 2010 at 11:03 am
DMAC!
nothing here man.
how about you?
Nick Miller still injured? HAHA!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:03 am
trade Russell to AZ for Justin Miller!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:05 am
He’ll be ready week 16!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Could Jerry have meant Russell is closer to 400 pounds? I’m mostly curious whether he’s mohawk or no mohawk.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:05 am
even if he plays the same?
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Whoa there young man!
Were talking about MAYBE working your way up from 3rd string at this point.
In that context ONLY, it matters that he would be somehwere near the weight he was when we drafted him as oppossed to 300lbs after a summer of G4′ing all over the country.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Working offense vs. no defense. Frye, JaMarcus, Campbell, Boller throw swing passes to left . . .that’s your depth chart, minicamp style
April 30th, 2010 at 11:06 am
No Lossman?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I’m mostly curious whether he’s mohawk or no mohawk.
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LOL!
That’s real talk though!
And the beanie MUST be banned unless it’s 40 degrees or lower!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Jacoby Ford, No. 12, drops out from Campbell, must be the number, because DHB catches same pattern
NO!!!! I hope we havent drafted the 2010 version of DHB
April 30th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Losman is a FA
April 30th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Jhill: so you would keep Russell as 3rd string (even if his play doesn’t improve) at $9.5 million as long as he lost some weight during the offseason and doesn’t weigh anything close to 3 bills???
cut Frye & Boller to make room for JaFranchise?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:08 am
No Southwick?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:08 am
I dont think we will resign Losman, maybe he didnt show enough last season in practice.
We alredy have 5 QBs
April 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
It’s quite simple, really. The number 12 was meant for the passing end of a pass play, not the catching end.
They’ve just got it all backwards.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Southwick is in the parking lot taking care of the players cars while they are training
April 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
I rather have Lossman, than Boller and JaCrapTable.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
inonewordraider Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 10:55 am
DHB late to practice, had a hard time catching a cab
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LMFAO. Dat boy suxxxx.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Jacoby drops. Darrius catches
HAHA!
so it begins …
DHB will be a player
April 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Lossman was safety net when Gradkowski got hurt, he’s long gone.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Yes, beanie needs some restrictions. I know he’s from the deep south, but it aint that cold out here.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
El Tato Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Southwick is in the parking lot taking care of the players cars while they are training
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Took your job?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Turns our Russell IS heavy. Jerry just didn’t see that Russell had changed his number to 222, so gauging weight was deceptive.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I can’t believe they let Jon Condo take the field…
April 30th, 2010 at 11:14 am
What’s J. Campbell’s number?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Hey, is Sammy Williams on the field punishing players?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:15 am
1st team D: JRich, Kelly, Bryant, Shaughnessy on DL; Wimbley, McClain, Scott at LB; CJ and Nnamdi at CB; Branch, Huff at S
………………
JRich is there because of Seymour absence, but Bryant is starting at DT with no absences there
Unless Seymour plays DT instead of Bryant, and Houston DE instead of JRich
April 30th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Bryant is starting at DT with no absences there
*puke*
April 30th, 2010 at 11:16 am
RRS,
Looks like our Russell “conversations” are going to continue, lol.
No, I don’t think that at all.
I picking up where we left off last year. When the season ended, Russell was the #3 QB on the depth chart.
Nothing more, nothing less.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:16 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
El Tato Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Southwick is in the parking lot taking care of the players cars while they are training
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Took your job?
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Actually it was me the one who offered him the job, the guy still thinks he can be the starter
April 30th, 2010 at 11:17 am
who needs Terrence Cody?
we’ve got a 290 pound undrafted Ivy Leaguer!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I can’t believe they let Jon Condo take the field…
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What’s wrong with Condo?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am
RRS …
No chance Bryant picked up 10-15 lbs this summer?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Chaz on the sideline watching? Whats up with that? We need our #1 reciever to get some reps with Campbell.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am
.Chaz Schillens watching in baseball cap, not practicing
2 minutes ago via PockeTwit 1st team D: JRich, Kelly, Bryant, Shaughnessy on DL; Wimbley, McClain, Scott at LB; CJ and Nnamdi at CB; Branch, Huff at S
5 minutes ago via PockeTwit Defense v. no offense, subbing freely, in a 4-3, Lemarr Houston at left end
9 minutes ago via PockeTwit Jacoby Ford, No. 12, drops out from Campbell, must be the number, because DHB catches same pattern
11 minutes ago via PockeTwit Working offense vs. no defense. Frye, JaMarcus, Campbell, Boller throw swing passes to left . . .that’s your depth chart, minicamp style
13 minutes ago via PockeTwit Richard Seymour, hasn’t signed franchise tag, not present might not see him until Napa . . .
18 minutes ago via PockeTwit Very routine drillwork with position position groups . . . for those who care (and even if you don’t) access restricted to small area . . .
20 minutes ago via PockeTwit Stanford Routt on field, either signed tender or got waiver . .
27 minutes ago via PockeTwit Robert Gallery, back surgery, taking part in line drills . .
30 minutes ago via PockeTwit Familiar sighr . . . Nick Miller not practicing
31 minutes ago via PockeTwit No undrafted UFAS on roster supplied by team, lots of new numbers . . . assume they’ll confirm later
32 minutes ago via PockeTwit Gradkowski left arm in sling . . . Russell doesn’t look 300 lbs, that’s for sure . . .
35 minutes ago via PockeTwit Russell suited up . . . long distance for good look. He’s not Eddie Murphy’s Nutty Professor, that’s for sure . . .
37 minutes ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Jason Campbell is wearing #8. Unconfirmed reports say that it is not a tribute to Steve Young.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Maybe Seymour is going to play DT, I couldnt understand not drafting a DT if Bryant is the projected starter
April 30th, 2010 at 11:20 am
DHB can’t catch a cold, but has great work ethic. It’s like a chick who’s ugly, has a great personality. I still don’t want any of that.
Sure he’s fast, but that ain’t helping if he don’t have the ball. Schilens and Murphy should have excellent seasons now that we have a quarterback who can throw deep with a modicom of accuracy.
I think Zach’s produciton will pick up too with an upgraded OL, now that he doesn’t have to stay home to block for the biggest sloth on the face of the earth.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Maybe Seymour is going to play DT
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I hope so, because Houston is playing at LDE!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Where’s MM?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:23 am
It could be:
HOUSTON-KELLY-SEYMOUR-SHAUGHNESSY
That doesn’t sound bad
April 30th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Howard?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:23 am
DHB just caught 1 on the same play that Ford dropped
DHB is 4 real this year
April 30th, 2010 at 11:24 am
All the coaches have been raving about Bryant, I think there is little doubt he will be starting. He was pretty svelte for a DT last year, maybe he has packed on some weight. They should just bunk him with JaMarcus in Napa.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:24 am
I bet Rolando McClain is excited!
starting DT’s:
Kelly – undrafted
Bryant – undrafted
woohoo! 29th ranked run defense solved!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:24 am
DHB is for real until you put a defender in front of him.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Jerrymcd Russell throwing with authority in routine drills, lots of clean DHB catches . . . vs. no D, but you got to start somewhere
April 30th, 2010 at 11:24 am
#8, huh? Maybe it’s because he is 4 times better then #2.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Chaz Schillens watching in baseball cap, not practicing
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What a surprise!
Over under on how many games Chaz plays this year?
I think I’m about to move on from Chaz man.
I like DHB and Murphy as our long term solutions. Maybe we should just hold Chaz out the first 7 or 8 games of the season and save him for the second half.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Russell throwing with authority in routine drills, lots of clean DHB catches . . . vs. no D, but you got to start somewhere, nice
April 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Hue Jackson: You gotta grunt when you throw that son of a gun. Grunt when you throw it!
half a minute ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Let the DHB dominance begin.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
start: Houston – Seymour – Kelly – ShoNasty
backups: JRich – Bryant – Heard – Groves/UDFA
April 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Hmmm…reports of Jruss being 300 pounds? debunked already.
Throwing with authority in drills? At least Jerry isn’t tweeting he sucks already.
Gotta start somewhere…
April 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
get John Henderson!
start Kellen Heard and see if he can dump Samson Satele on his can!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
I sure hope DHB has it figured out now.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
BBL Nation!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Hope DHB turns into a good player, he was considered a project last year, not worth of the 8th overall pick, but a first round talent with upside
April 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Is DHB catching ball w/ his face mask or his hands?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Just grunt baby!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I like Hue Jackson already!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:29 am
So is Huff gonna start at FS, or is Eugene injured?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Jhill & Vegas:
you gotta grunt when you type that son of a gun!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Seymour shoulb be there to mentor the young guys if not signing the tender allows, Ellis would be
April 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
I’ll say it for Jerry, RUSSELL SUCKS!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…………..
April 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
April 30th and you guys are stressing about who is starting and playing where!Unbelievable!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Jerrymcd Russell throwing with authority in routine drills, lots of clean DHB catches . . .
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LMFAO!
Awww man, this is going to be fun!
I expect Priest and Debo in here any minute now.
2 biggest possible Raider draft bust EVER, actually doing something productive? Remember last year this time? DHB drop, Russell misfire, DHB drop, Russell misfire, etc, etc.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Lefty: April 30th and we should have signed big John Henderson yesterday!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:32 am
LMAO RR!!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:32 am
#86, Dave….LOL!!!
Weekend at Bernies!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Jhill: DHB is going to make any Oakland QB look good this year … Higgins too!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:32 am
DMAC Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Is DHB catching ball w/ his face mask or his hands?
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Seriously. I have no idea why he was even projected first round. Just because he played in a pro offense in Maryland? Come on. Reports were rife that this guy couldn’t catch and the proof was in the pudding when we watched him last year. Guess he was just “Pressing” every single game. Maybe this mini-camp catchgin clinic he is putting on right now is probaby just beginner’s luck. Hope I am wrong. We already shelled out enough for fat boy and dmac with little (DMac) to no (JMac) return.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:33 am
So is Huff gonna start at FS, or is Eugene injured?
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LMFAO!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:33 am
could Russell win the starting job?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Why -word is out-he can’t play.The guy sucks.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:34 am
They should start Jamarcus until Bruce is healthy and Jason is up to speed.
If we can get him to grunt in April than we might have something.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
start: Houston – Seymour – Kelly – ShoNasty
backups: JRich – Bryant – Heard – Groves/UDFA
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This is what I would anticipate too, but I’d guess Seymour will play RDT…it was his college position, after all.
Not a lot of beef on that starting line, but all four of them are very strong and everyone but Kelly is very quick. It just might work.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Hmmmm …
Lots of cameras and reporters at mini camp, and not one word of Russell being fat?????
Not even Schefter, lol!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Seymour is not 350 pounds, but 2 linemans are needed to block him
April 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Seymour Kelly Houston all push the pocket and get natural pressure on the QB, although small Bryant looked good last year fighting the double team at NT
April 30th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Jhill,
Where the hell did the reports that he was three bills come from anyway? It’s so strange to me. There’s this crazy push to get JR out the door. Complete BS!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:37 am
He’s only grunting cuz he has a little schit turd stuck in his fat azz.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:37 am
But it was just last week that someone reported he was tipping the scale at 290?
Interesting….
April 30th, 2010 at 11:38 am
DMAC Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:37 am
He’s only grunting cuz he has a little schit turd stuck in his fat azz.
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Nah, that’s a chicken bone.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:38 am
thats the starting D-line I have envisioned since the draft:
Seymour, Kelly, Houston, Bryant
with heavy doses of Shaugnessy, J-Rich, Joseph and hopefully Heard. I dont think position will matter as much as reps. They are all probably gonna place inside and outside, with constant rotations.
All 4 of those starters are best described as 3-4 DE’s; its an interesting strategy anyway.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Priest !!!!!
Where are you bruh ??????
Debo ??????
Russell is not the reported 300lbs and it seems as though Willie may have been correct.
Hey, even seems like Cable wasn’t lying saying he was there all this time working on his game and bonding with his teammates.
Feel free to jump back in guys!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am
If Russell is able to play well when the nation debates whether he’s a bigger bust than Leaf, he’ll be a tough minded muthaf with a rocket arm
April 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am
J.L Higgins is as good as gone. That big hit he took last year knocked his balls off.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I’ll say this also, when they bring the 3-4 look, I actually like the idea of Houston at NT. He’s “only” 305, but he’s powerful as all bejeezus and fast…he’s almost a Jay Ratliff clone and he’s one of the most effective nose guards in the game.
Dallas plays a 3-4 system that requires the NT to be disruptive and not just fat and eat up blocks…I hope that’s what we use.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Johnny Lee Scary might be done.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:40 am
We all know Russell is out. What i want to know is, will McFadden show he really is the ELITE back that he is supposed to be this year.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:41 am
RaiderDebo Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Jhill,
Where the hell did the reports that he was three bills come from anyway? It’s so strange to me. There’s this crazy push to get JR out the door. Complete BS!
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Wassuper !!!!
Doesn’t matter man! Just glad to see there is a chance the the Oakland Raiders don’t end up with 2 of the all time biggest draft busts in history in Russell and DHB.
I don’t want to see that at all!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:41 am
El Tato Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Seymour is not 350 pounds, but 2 linemans are needed to block him
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Yep. He’s not the player he was 4 or 5 years ago, but he still has a few more years of being able to command the double team left in him.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
can wait to see vid on what russell looks like later, you know it’s gonna be all over the news, Raiders are very relevant again
April 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Good post @180..
Having a quick athletic nice could be dangerous! That line upo could push the pocket and put pressure on the QB.
The bigger question is…will they be effective at stopping the run..
April 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Jhill: why would you even think of calling DHB a bust?
a reach? yes.
a bust? after 11 games as a rookie?
come on man!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Jared Veldheer taking dummy reps as an left tackle, Bruce Campbell as a right guard
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Campbell should be able to replace Carlisle at RG
April 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Veldheer at LT, Campbell at RG. I like it, they need to find somebody to push Henderson and somebody to replace Carlisle.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Johnny Lee Scary might be done.
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I was done with him Kiffin’s last year. Running OOBs on punt returns, giving up on routes, just LUNCHING around out there?
And did I mention that ridiculous flat top he was rocking last year?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Schilens and Murphy won the receiver comp last year by default, Ford DHB and JLH will all push for reps this year which is nothing but good
April 30th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Higgins does have a nice doo tho. Rockin that Kid n’ Play flat top throwback..
April 30th, 2010 at 11:43 am
JLH better make some plays this preseason or he may be on the outside looking in.
Ford will be on the 53 unless he is hurt.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:44 am
That could mean Khalif Barnes is our RT
April 30th, 2010 at 11:44 am
I didn’t call him a bust RRS …
I’m rooting for the kid, you know that!
But hard to argue that he wasn’t on his way to bustville in a lot of people’s mind, and articles on various sites.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Campbell at right guard would make me a very happy camper. Someone with his power and quickness operating in the “phone booth” could be deadly.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Get it right…
It was the 80’s Gumby cut.
LMAO
April 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Jerrymcd Russell throwing with authority in routine drills
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Thats all well and fine, throwing hard hasnever been russels weakness its his accuracy thats the problem, and throwing hard isn’t always a good thing. Don’t nobody like catching them hard ass rocket finger breakers all the time. thtas why murphy and them claim its hard to catch his balls already now as it is.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I notice I’m repeatedly saying “power” and “quickness” but not in a mocking way for once…are Cable and Davis maybe getting the right kind of strength/speed guys at last?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
So like I said …
LT – Veldheer
LG – Gallery
C – Satele
RG – Campbell
RT – Barnes
April 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
on his way to bustville ?
DHB is a good blocker & route runner. got injured last year. 6 drops. fellow rookie Louis Murphy had 9 drops!
hard working humble kid with a passion for the game.
he’ll be just fine. so will Higgins
April 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Per Jerry twitter:
Russell throwing with authority in routine drills, lots of clean DHB catches . . . vs. no D, but you got to start somewhere
Hue Jackson: You gotta grunt when you throw that son of a gun. Grunt when you throw it!
Still no team session , Jared Veldheer taking dummy reps as an left tackle, Bruce Campbell as a right guard
April 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lonetree says: “McFadden injures his leg attempting to pry himself off the ground”!!!
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:48 am
It was the 80’s Gumby cut.
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My bad …
You’re right about that!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:48 am
I wanna hear how Henderson looks. Can’t figure that kid out; dominant in stretches and pathetic in others.
Case in point: in the game against the Steelers he shut down James Harrison. The very next week, Brian Orakpo humiliates him. I don’t get it.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:48 am
JLH might be done.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Nick Miller is in midseason form!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Tom cables pimp hand Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Jerrymcd Russell throwing with authority in routine drills
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Thats all well and fine, throwing hard hasnever been russels weakness its his accuracy thats the problem, and throwing hard isn’t always a good thing. Don’t nobody like catching them hard ass rocket finger breakers all the time. thtas why murphy and them claim its hard to catch his balls already now as it is.
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It’s damn time those little punk recevers got used to it. Catch the damn ball or see ya later. Elway’s receivers figured it out. Quit complaining and catch the damn ball!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
I think all of this media hype about Russell made everyone think he was gonna implode out there or something. The guy is and always has been an elite practice QB, but we all know he is still gonna suck when it comes time to read a defense.
Its actually a smart play by Al, if he still thinks he can trade him. Let all the reporters see that he is only 270 and still has a rocket arm, and let all the other teams re-evaluate Russell’s talent. Somebody might bite, stranger things have happened.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Off topic.. just flippin thru the channels and came across the Blazing Saddles fart scene. Best laugh I’ve had in a long time… lmao.
“How about some more beans Mr. Tagert?”
“I believe you boys have had enough…”
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Tom Cable seemed very confidant in how immediate he was to declare Campbell a RG.
He may be on to something.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
in the game against the Steelers he shut down James Harrison. The very next week, Brian Orakpo humiliates him. I don’t get it.
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players play for Bruce Gradkowski. didn’t for JaMarcus Russell
isn’t that what JR said ???
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Barnes was an above-average LT in Jax, and a powerful run-blocker more suited to play RT.
Last year was his first at RT and was injured most training camp and preseason, I hope he can stay healthy.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
hard working humble kid with a passion for the game.
he’ll be just fine.
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I agree.
Did you get a chance to log on to Raiders.com? If you click on any of Janette Thompson’s videos they run a promo of DHB at the Raiders camp for kids or something like that.
I really like that guy. I like all the underdogs, lol!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
What about Henderson or Walker at RT?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
I sure hope Veldheer and Cambpell crack the starting spots, Barnes is a large man and if he figures out RT can open up some running lanes
April 30th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Campbell might turn out to be a beast at RG.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Barnes was drafted in the 2nd round after playing RT in College, I believe he can be a good RT, I just hope that last season strugles were because he was injured
April 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
on his way to bustville ?
DHB is a good blocker & route runner. got injured last year. 6 drops. fellow rookie Louis Murphy had 9 drops!
hard working humble kid with a passion for the game.
he’ll be just fine. so will Higgins
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If I have to hear “hard working humble kid” again, I think I’m gonna throw up. The guy was terrible last year and it contributed to JR being benched. The offense improved when HE got hurt (benched). He should have been benched before JR. Sounds like he might be coming around, but the jury is out.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
SIGN DT BIG JOHN HENDERSON!!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
6 drops? Really? That’s the total count for him last season? FInd that hard to believe. Maybe they just stopped throwing to him. I don’t want to put teh B label on him either, but I don’t see him as our #1. Passion, no doubt. Great route runnig, sure. But what good does it do if he can’t catch. I’m all happy for him having a great first practice and hope he can really produce for us. I think Jacoby replaces JLH as our returner. The boy’s got wheels.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Campbell is one strong mofo. did you see that sports science show featuring him?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Sadly, Schilens is in midseason form, guy might never play a full season
April 30th, 2010 at 11:54 am
what an exciting time to be a Raider fan right now. Last year we were hoping for the best when we hear these drops and misfires. So far so good nation.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Case in point: in the game against the Steelers he shut down James Harrison. The very next week, Brian Orakpo humiliates him. I don’t get it.
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Pittsburgh game, Gallery and Walker were at LG.
Washington game, Chris Morris at LG.
The thing with this guy is he needs so much damn help! Gallery helped him A LOT last year with assignments, etc, and the year before the TEs and RBs stayed in to help him.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:55 am
By any chance are Schilens and Miller related?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:55 am
DHB had 6 drops out of 40 targets (source: hosted.stats.com)
April 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
My slleper picks are campbell, ford, and number one overall… Walter mcfaddn. watch and see… that mcfadden kid is going to be a player.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
my bad i mean sleeper.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Between Galler Campbell Barnes we got some serious run blockers
April 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Murphy had 9 drops put of 96 targets
April 30th, 2010 at 11:58 am
El Tato Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:55 am
DHB had 6 drops out of 40 targets (source: hosted.stats.com)
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So that’s 9 catches, 6 drops and the 25 times Russell threw the ball 75 feet over his head.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Chaz hurt again? jezuz
April 30th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Tom cables pimp hand Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Jerrymcd Russell throwing with authority in routine drills
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Thats all well and fine, throwing hard hasnever been russels weakness its his accuracy thats the problem, and throwing hard isn’t always a good thing.
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I guess the REST OF THAT TWEET didn’t help your post, huh?
Here, let me help you.
Russell throwing with authority in routine drills, lots of clean DHB catches
There you go bruh … LOTS of clean catches by DHB!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Murphy was also our leading receiver last year. Imagine if JM was even remotely accurate….
April 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
More twitter:
First team sessions, lots of basic runs, short passes, Frye with first team, Russell with twos, Campbell, then Boller . . nothing downfield
Campbell considers going downfield, pump fakes, and drops it . . . tuck rule, perhaps?
April 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
I think all of this media hype about Russell made everyone think he was gonna implode out there or something. The guy is and always has been an elite practice QB, but we all know he is still gonna suck when it comes time to read a defense.
Its actually a smart play by Al, if he still thinks he can trade him. Let all the reporters see that he is only 270 and still has a rocket arm, and let all the other teams re-evaluate Russell’s talent. Somebody might bite, stranger things have happened.
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Dude, you’ve got to better than this. This take is almost as goofy as the best stuff Mista Paisley Panties has to offer. I’m gonna give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you’re joking.
April 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
seriously. whats wrong w/ chaz and miller
April 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Post 219-bullsh!t-he was benched because he was stinking up the place and his teammates and coaches had no confidence in him.If we have to read your excuses for him 1 more time,we might all throw up!!!!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Scary moment . . Frye pump fakes, Nnamdi doesnt but it, gets tangled with JLH, they go down in heap but are fine
April 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Schilens 2 drops out of 52 targets
JLH 3 drops out of 45 targets
April 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Jezus. Jerry Mac:
“Scary moment . . Frye pump fakes, Nnamdi doesnt but it, gets tangled with JLH, they go down in heap but are fine”
1) Nnamdi ain’t gonna buy any fakes from Charlie Frye
2) With our luck, I’m shocked Nnamdi didn’t tear every ligament he had
April 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Agree with the McFadden sleeper pick. After a few years of experience we are all going to be saying how in the world did we get this kid in the 5th round
April 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
You know all those things people say Chuck Norris can do? He’s just trying to imitate Nnamdi Asomugha
April 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Russell completes back to back passes, to DHB short in traffic, medium depth to Murphy covered by 36, whoever that is . .
April 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
36… Derrick Gibson for sure
April 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Russell completes back to back passes? First time for everything, I guess
April 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Russell showing all the national media, restructure his deal and we could get something for him or shoot maybe he shocks the world and leads us back to glory!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Mike Mitchell, 2nd team safety with Eugene, turns too late on Boller u-throw, JLH makes catch
April 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
It’s very tongue in cheek Debo, but my point is that the media will be impressed by Russell today, because their expectations going in were so LOW.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Yeah, Russell can really throw that ball…against no defense…and no pass rush….wow, that is great!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Jerrymcd Russell completes back to back passes, to DHB short in traffic, medium depth to Murphy covered by 36,
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Russell working with DHB and Murphy as the #2 QB ???
Well who are the #1 WRs?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Let’s see if Mitchell can stay healthy, like his fire
April 30th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Yeah, Russell can really throw that ball…against no defense…and no pass rush….wow, that is great!
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Progress indeed!
Unless of course you forgot how things were going this time last year.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Starting to wonder if Campbell wasn’t brought in specifically as a 2 year solution to let JR mature. i.e., he sits, learns and grows up for 2 seasons, then takes over the starting job once, hopefully with his head out of his ass this time. He would only be 26…
That’s my theory anyway. Personally, I have no confidence he’s ever growing up, but would be happy to be wrong.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Russell working with DHB and Murphy as the #2 QB ???
Well who are the #1 WRs?
Alvis Whitted and Drew Carter
April 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Count me in the camp that he shocks the world! I am going to enjoy this season more than any season in recent memory. How sweet it is going to be that that young man withstood the worse onslaught of critisism possible. I mean listening to some fans, he’s hated more than G.W Bush. He’s proving them wrong already.
Granted this is only the first practice but 98% of the sports nation didn’t even thing he’d be on the team..let alone completing back to back passes *smile*
April 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Tommy Kelly having left ankle worked on
April 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Russell still sux. This mini camp ain’t showning me schit. Not impressed at all, until I see some nice throws in live action.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Tommy Kelly having left ankle worked on
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Our only DT injured?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
They tried that experiment last year. It was called Jeff Garcia. Until of course he realized JMR was goingto start no matter what he did and he had to fake a calf injury to get outta town.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
It will by funny as schyt when Russell pulls up lame today and Davis will have to pay the POS another $10 million.
Pure comedy.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Kelly’s a DE just like the rest of our DL, good we have depth and baby Howie!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
CB W McFadden is definitely going to be a player IMO!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
We all know Russell does when it’s live bullets.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Chris Cooper jumps, blames RG Bruce Campbell. On next play, Campbell jumps. Cooper, Campbell getting after it pretty good for non-contact
April 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Chris Cooper and Bruce Campbell exchanging ideas on performance enhancing drugs….
April 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
JaStoner spent his off-season eating butter-glazed suicidal midgets. He want to kick his gluttony up a few notches. At least there is one thing he’s passionate about, being an enormous load.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Russell: My neck, my back, my neck and by back!!!!
Al: oh fk!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
C Cooper must be jacked trying to make squad
April 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
JaMarcus needs to understand that he can do only 2 things:
1) Not restructure contract, and that leads to be released and being considered the biggest bust of all time.
2) Restructure and be the #2 (or even #3) QB and try to get better and win the job, learn the playbook, be in shape,…
April 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
saying that j.r. is gonna be good with no d playing, is like saying my pits are great gaurd dogs when they bark at a farting bird.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Is it possible that he could end up #1? I mean even 1% possible?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Yeah, yeah, yeah …
In case you guys have missed the first couple of hours, the reports of Russell’s weight, were, uh, slightly exaggerated, lol!
AND he’s actually looking pretty good so far.
Bummer, huh?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Jhill, what do you think Russell’s weight is…298?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Russell: My neck, my back, my neck and by back!!!!
Al: oh fk!!!
I could sue your for 9.45 million or we could settle out of court for a 12 piece bucket of original recipe
April 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
LMAO
April 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
LMAO@276
April 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Can’t speak for anyone else, Jhill, but I think it’s great. Given that we’re not even 2 hours into the first minicamp, though, I don’t know if it’s time to crow just yet.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Throw a Double Down in with that bucket and it’s a settlement.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Wow, JaFunions completed two whole passes in practice. We should encourage him. Just like those kids in the Special Olympics. Everybody’s a winner! You can do it, JaPringles! You can do it!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
ue Jackson orders offensive assistants away from huddle, wants to see recall of players with no help
April 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
El Tato Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
JaMarcus needs to understand that he can do only 2 things:
1) Not restructure contract, and that leads to be released and being considered the biggest bust of all time.
2) Restructure and be the #2 (or even #3) QB and try to get better and win the job, learn the playbook, be in shape,…
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Exactly!!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Jackson is really taking charge – a good sign.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
“saying that j.r. is gonna be good with no d playing, is like saying my pits are great gaurd dogs when they bark at a farting bird.”
Ding ding ding! We have a winner. Today’s mystery phrase was “farting bird.” I’ve been trying to cajole one of you into using that phrase for months, and now, finally.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
JB Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
ue Jackson orders offensive assistants away from huddle, wants to see recall of players with no help
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And now Russell is screwed.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
But he’s got the grunting down pat!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
JB Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Jackson is really taking charge – a good sign.
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Hue really needs to kick these guys in the rear and pick up the tempo and have them play PHYSICAL football!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
like saying my pits are great gaurd dogs when they bark at a farting bird.
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LOL!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
From the Crypt Keeper’s Top 5 surprise teams of next season:
3. Oakland Raiders: The Raiders might not be playoff contenders, but the addition of Jason Campbell at quarterback and an improved defense should end their rut of being a 5-11 team. Campbell was part of a disappointing offense in Washington that averaged 16.6 points a game, but that low number is 4.3 points better than what the Raiders averaged last season. Campbell completed half of his passes to wide receivers. JaMarcus Russell could consistently hit only tight end Zach Miller, and no wide receiver caught more than 34 passes in either of his two seasons at quarterback.
The Raiders’ schedule goes from .527 to .500. That should add at least one win to their record. My guess is that Campbell will be able to get about 18 points a game, so the Raiders could get to between seven and nine wins. Hue Jackson, the Raiders’ new offensive coordinator, will try to use Darrius Heyward-Bey on more bubble screens to take advantage of his speed. Having Campbell behind center improves the Raiders’ chances of winning division games. If Campbell plays with more consistency than Russell, a 3-3 or 4-2 record in the AFC West isn’t out of the question for Oakland.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Campbell throws duck CJ somehow fails to intercept . . bad play all around
April 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
SilverNBlackPA Says: “And now Russell is screwed.”
That’s funny.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Exactly…Hue should have them practicing at maximunm tempo as of TODAY. Everything should be fast paced.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
kseven, do i win a j.r. replica jersey?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Campbell gettin nervous with all the media attention, BRUCE BABY!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
JB Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Campbell throws duck CJ somehow fails to intercept . . bad play all around
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No need to panick with Campbell….they guy needs to learn the playbook for crying out loud and he will….
April 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Russell making basic out route throws with confidence. First Figurs, then Holland. Stark contrast to one year ago
April 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Yeah, Pep. They’re on closeout!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Russell making basic out route throws with confidence. First Figurs, then Holland. Stark contrast to one year ago
starting to root for the guy, and for the record I never booed the guy at the games, just couldn’t do it
April 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
kseven, do i win a j.r. replica jersey?
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No, you win a JR authentic size 60 jersey.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
JerryMac: “Russell making basic out route throws with confidence. First Figurs, then Holland. Stark contrast to one year ago”
He’s making basic throws with no pass rush! I’m convinced, give this man a raise!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Mike Mitchell, 2nd team safety with Eugene, turns too late on Boller u-throw, JLH makes catch
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JLH bests MM34.
haha, best play of the day
April 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Campbell wobbler misses Hubbard deep . . . follows with better throw dropped in to Zach Miller
April 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I wonder if JRuss is worried about the oil slick affecting the rest of the walrus family…
April 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Give Russell his bonus…
HE’S ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
What? Stark contrast from last year?
You mean he actually….improved????
No wayyyy
April 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Looks like Higgins is through…
April 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Higgins = Francis/Morant
April 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Later peoples
Have a great weekend
April 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
dmac, man i thought i was told they were fresh out, something bout those happy cows in california arent so happy this year.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Jhill, what do you think Russell’s weight is…298?
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Somwhere between 250-298 Dakota!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I don’t care if Jeff George is our QB, JUST WIN BABY!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Kelly came back after ankle tweak
April 30th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
314
April 30th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
have a plane to catch will be in san jose tonight from nashville!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Coach Hue really needs to kick these guys in the rear on offense and pick up the tempo and have them play PHYSICAL smart football!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Jerrymcd Hiram Eugene correctly reads deep Frye sideline route to JLH .
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Eugene reading Frye ????
Get Russell in there!
Everyone’s saying he’s not playing against any defense, lol.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
What is the over/under on Russell’s weight? My guess is 275
April 30th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Routt drops pick . . . gives himself pushups as punishment
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Frye is going to find himself behind Russell and Campbell any second now.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Yeah Stanford. Something JR is missing — self discipline.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Jhill: Eugene = not playing against any defense
April 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
At least Jamarcus seems to be responding to all the criticism hes recieved. I know its only the first mini-camp, but its a step in the right direction. Hopefully he can pick up some momentum heading into training camp.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Shout out to Jerry Mc For the mini camps updates …
NICE !!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
But…Frye is a hard worker, spends 20 hours a day studying..
How is it that he’s not reading the defense since we works so hard?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Frye is going to find himself behind Russell and Campbell any second now.
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did you see Frye in Week 17 last year?
doubtful …
April 30th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Ahh, yes. It’s time for the annual ‘getting ahead of ourselves’ tradition. This is just a fix, folks. That’s it. And, I’m a junkie too. So, let’s just all tie-off, and hope for the best.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Has Jerry mentioned McFelldown?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Jerry Mac said that Frye was the BEST QB all last offseason and where was he on the opening day depth chart? 3rd!
and Ricky Brown beat out Kirk Morrison at MLB, right?
who started all 16 games at MLB? Kirk
all this means nothing imo
April 30th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
only the Raiders.
Frye running the first team, Russell the second team, Campbell, then Boller
Wait, I get it. Al Davis will be the first to pay QBs in reverse order. He is an innovator like that. This will revolutionize QB play in the NFL.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I like Frye, RRS …
I like him much more than Grads as a starter.
Would have no problem with Campbell, Russell, and Frye as our #3 QBs.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
ottocrat Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Ahh, yes. It’s time for the annual ‘getting ahead of ourselves’ tradition. This is just a fix, folks. That’s it. And, I’m a junkie too. So, let’s just all tie-off, and hope for the best.
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And JerryMac is our pusherman, shooting tweets in our main vein…
April 30th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Ahh, yes. It’s time for the annual ‘getting ahead of ourselves’ tradition.
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LMFAO!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Good Point RRS
April 30th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Maybe Hue can suit-up in Russell’s jersey and fake it for Al. He couldnt be any worse.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Campbell Bruce and Russell gonna be our 3, Russell w/ restructured deal
April 30th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Bruce will not make it out of training camp. Guy is soft as toilet tissue.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
point is, DHB could catch every ball within 5 yards of him from April thru August, but if he drops 2 balls on Week 1 everybody will call him “stone hands”.
nothing matters until September. these cats are all just fighting for spots on the roster & depth chart but it means NADA when the regular season begins
April 30th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Arizona lawmakers modify immigration law
Los Angeles Times – Nicholas Riccardi – 2 hours ago
Legislators ban race from being used by police as a factor to identify illegal immigrants and require scrutiny only of people who police stop, detain or arrest.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
it is good to see good habits forming however, last year it was missfires under/over throws and drops, db’s getting beat in coverage etc.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
RaiderRockstar, dont spoil our fun. This might be the highlight of the season…Again. LOL
April 30th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I admit..last year when Jerry was tweeting every two second how bad JRuss sucked..throwing at WRs feet…not comleting consecutive passed the whole damn camp..I would say to myself..ahh its just camp..doesnt mean nothing…
Well I do feel the same way..it is just camp…but so far I am enjoying the positive start by JRuss..hope it continues
April 30th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
dont spoil our fun. This might be the highlight of the season…Again.
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well said. point taken
haha
April 30th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
ahh the fake al davis twitter page, this never fails to make me laugh:
http://twitter.com/veryfakealdavis
April 30th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Hey, where’s Kool Kell. I miss him calling everyone a Troll.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Russell restructures
http://raidernationstation.com/exclusives
April 30th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Eddie Anderson runs interference for Russell, cutting off objectionable questions. Nice to have a babysitter
April 30th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Three horns practice over
April 30th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Is there a session this afternoon?
April 30th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
And Murphys hurt.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Eddie Anderson runs interference for Russell, cutting off objectionable questions. Nice to have a babysitter
8 minutes ago via PockeTwit Three horns practice over
18 minutes ago via PockeTwit Louis Murphy hurts ankle on second to last play, guarded by No. 36, deep throw Boller. Good coverage by whoever that is
19 minutes ago via PockeTwit Routt drops pick . . . gives himself pushups as punishment
24 minutes ago via PockeTwit Hiram Eugene correctly reads deep Frye sideline route to JLH . . . picks it and goes the other way
25 minutes ago via PockeTwit Kelly came back after ankle tweak
28 minutes ago via PockeTwit Campbell wobbler misses Hubbard deep . . . follows with better throw dropped in to Zach Miller
30 minutes ago via PockeTwit Russell making basic out route throws with confidence. First Figurs, then Holland. Stark contrast to one year ago
33 minutes ago via PockeTwit Campbell throws duck CJ somehow fails to intercept . . bad play all around
36 minutes ago via PockeTwit Hue Jackson orders offensive assistants away from huddle, wants to see recall of players with no help
38 minutes ago via PockeTwit Chris Cooper jumps, blames RG Bruce Campbell. On next play, Campbell jumps. Cooper, Campbell getting after it pretty good for non-contact
44 minutes ago via PockeTwit Tommy Kelly having left ankle worked on
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit Mike Mitchell, 2nd team safety with Eugene, turns too late on Boller u-throw, JLH makes catch
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit Russell completes back to back passes, to DHB short in traffic, medium depth to Murphy covered by 36, whoever that is . .
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit Scary moment . . Frye pump fakes, Nnamdi doesnt but it, gets tangled with JLH, they go down in heap but are fine
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit Campbell considers going downfield, pump fakes, and drops it . . . tuck rule, perhaps?
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit First team sessions, lots of basic runs, short passes, Frye with first team, Russell with twos, Campbell, then Boller . . nothing downfield
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit Still no team session , Jared Veldheer taking dummy reps as an left tackle, Bruce Campbell as a right guard
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit Hue Jackson: You gotta grunt when you throw that son of a gun. Grunt when you throw it!
about 2 hours ago via PockeTwit Russell throwing with authority in routine drills, lots of clean DHB catches . . . vs. no D, but you got to start somewhere
about 2 hours ago via PockeTwit
for those who missed it, the last page of tweets
April 30th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
JB:
4 p.m.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Nnamdi,
I notice you link a lot of stuff to that site, lol.
Went there for the first time just now and I can’t find the Russell restructures stuff.
WTF????
April 30th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
thanks
April 30th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
“butter glazed, suicidal midgets.”—POST OF THE DAY!
I’m still LMAO…
April 30th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Did JR restructure or not? Any details?
April 30th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
RaiderNate Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Count me in the camp that he shocks the world! I am going to enjoy this season more than any season in recent memory. How sweet it is going to be that that young man withstood the worse onslaught of critisism possible. I mean listening to some fans, he’s hated more than G.W Bush. He’s proving them wrong already.
Granted this is only the first practice but 98% of the sports nation didn’t even thing he’d be on the team..let alone completing back to back passes *smile*
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what the hell has he proven? all he’s done is complete passes in non contact drills.lol he’s and nfl quarterback and people are giving him praise for completing passes against no defense.lol thats how much he sucks.smh
April 30th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Chaz Schilens, Louis Murphy & Nick Miller all hurt.
Hmmm..
good thing DHB & JLH are rippin’ it up !!!
woohaaa
April 30th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Russell restructures
http://raidernationstation.com/exclusives
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This is not a credible source.
April 30th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
NEW POST!
April 30th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
http://twitter.com/veryfakealdavis
this sh is freakin hillarious!
April 30th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
In between practices, JaLoad still has a chance to gain 20 more lbs. In-N-Out better shut down the drive-thru for a couple of hours!
April 30th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
The only thing JaLoad has re-structured is his belt buckle and his pants size!