Raiders minicamp news, notes
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 3:53 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and quotes from the first day of the Raiders’ mandatory minicamp Friday:
– Coach Tom Cable acknowledged things went much smoother than they did a year ago, when the first minicamp practice was punctuated by fumbled snapped, dropped passes, and disorganization.
“We had two weeks before we did that minicamp, there was kind of a lull in there and that was a reason for doing it right after the draft,’’ Cable said. “I think it’s reflected in that the ball’s not on the round and we don’t look like the Keystone Cops out there.’’
– Whose who didn’t practice included quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, whose left arm is in a sling after pectoral surgery, wide receiver Chaz Schilens, dealing with general soreness, and wide receiver/return specialist Nick Miller, who has shin splints.
Miller was troubled by shin splints last year, only to later have it called a broken fibula. He spent 16 weeks inactive on game day while still on the 53-man roster.
Linebacker Ricky Brown is expected to practice once a day as he recovers from ankle surgery.
– Cable said he hoped Richard Seymour’s contract would be finalized this weekend.
“We’re trying to get it done so he’s all ours,’’ Cable said.
– Fullback Oren O’Neal, who never recovered from a serious knee injury in 2008, was waived.
– It was a mixed bag for quarterback Jason Campbell, getting accustomed to his yearly task of learning a new offense.
“I’ve been through about 10 of them, so somewhere along the like I’ve run a lot of these plays, trying to find the rhythm, get used to the guys around me and get back into the groove,’’ Campbell said.
Campbell, under the watchful eye of Willie Brown during his press session much the way Eddie Anderson monitored JaMarcus Russell, backed well off his NFL Network declaration that he considered himself the starting quarterback.
“I’m just here to work. Just here to work, get better every day,’’ Campbell said. “ I’ll let coach Cable make that decision and Mr. Al Davis. My job is to come out here every day and compete, keep working on things and try to improve the offense.’’
When Charles Woodson was a rookie, the Raiders went through the charade of listing him behind James Trapp until well into training camp.
With middle linebacker Rolando McClain, there was no such pretense.
“The day after they drafted me, I called to ask for a playbook and some DVDs to look over,’’ McClain said. “I didn’t waste any time.’’
McClain was flanked by Kamerion Wimbley on the strong side and Trevor Scott on the weak side as the defense played almost exclusively 4-3 for the first practice.
– The first minicamp practice contained little or none of the potentially exotic looks hinted at by Cable at the post-draft press briefing. No surprise, really.
“I was looking at the playbook and there are some things that we didn’t do last year.,’’ Asomugha said. “Like always, it’s a matter of how well we do it at this time of the year and then in the summer as to whether we actually play it. So it’s going to depend on us and then how comfortable the coaches feel.’’
– No longer serving as play-caller and offensive coordinator, Cable found himself with more information than usual following the first practice.
“I had a lot more notes from practice on a broad area of things, from what I saw on special teams and with the DBs, to something with the linebackers,’’ Cable said. “I kind of walked off the field feeling really good about what I saw and was anxious to look at it on film and crosscheck myself.’’
Cable on the quarterback rotation of Charlie Frye, JaMarcus Russell, Jason Campbell and Kyle Boller: “It means nothing. Don’t look anything into that. If you do, you’re wasting ink.’’
Or blog space.
– Fourth-round draft pick Bruce Campbell, who played exclusively on the left side at Maryland, lined up as the right guard with the second team. Cable said putting him at guard will give him more second-team reps.
Third-round pick Jared Veldheer was the second-team left tackle behind Mario Henderson.
“My first time looking at the playbook, I looked at it and the different language and I was like, ‘Wow.’ Now that I actually got a practice under my belt, I was like, OK, it’s not that bad,’’ Campbell said. “It’s just getting used to the game speed and basically staying low on the inside.’’
Campbell had false starts on consecutive plays during one sequence and was in some battles with defensive tackle Chris Cooper that probably went beyond the scope of a “non-contact’’ practice.
– Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, No. 85, looked much smoother catching the ball in drills and in team sessions. He did have two drops, although neither was a particularly easy catch, one over his head and the other at his feet.
– The following undrafted free agents were announced as signed: DE Alex Daniels, DT Kellen Heard, RB Chane Moline, TE John Owens, G Alex Parsons, DB Joey Thomas and RB Manase Tonga.
– Cornerback Stanford Routt signed his first- and third-round tender and practiced with the team.
Check for practice updates on my Twitter account.
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April 30th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Good read Jerry…
April 30th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
segundo?
April 30th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
“Coach Cable”. lol
April 30th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Look at ol Krappy, posting his nonstop nonsense over on PFT!
“I don’t know why people blame media for trying to bring info to Raider fans from an organization that refuses to.
Al Davis as GM is 29-83, not Mike Florio.”
Incredible!
I love it!
RealMaddenReject, are you next to follow your beloved pal Krappy? But of course you are!
April 30th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Too bad about Oren O’neal. He initially appeared to have a great future in the NFL. Looks like he’s history now.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Second practice under way..
April 30th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
TE John Owens??
Was that they guy who was a basketball player mainly and they said he has some talent on NFL Network when they talked about players with some draft buzz?
April 30th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Our two rookie full backs have to step up.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
BTW, Barrett Robbins didn’t have a learning disability. He was bi-polar which meands he went 5150 every now & then. Come to think of it, that might be a good trait for an O-lineman every now & then. Just as long as it’s not during SB week.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
What are the odds Russell’s turned the corner and Davis and Co. just let the media speculate and sh-ite storm just for the free publicity?
You give them the answer and the stories done. Everyone knows.
You DON’T tell them and they make up stuff anyways and it goes on and aon.
Who can believe the amount of press a team with 7 losing season is getting?
April 30th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
this post was like a fresh line….
but im gonna need another soon
oh and i dislike the idea of campbell at either guard. hes a finesse pass blocker who lacks in the running game. how does this make sense?
April 30th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
boooooo yaaaaaa….
i am ready for some FOOTBALL !!!!
what ???
yeah, i know…
i hate april… may… june…
july’s a little better…
august is much better…
and SEPTEMBER is erection month !!!
note: if your erection lasts longer than 4 weeks… better start playing with it…
April 30th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Bye Bye Oren. Sorry for the bad luck.
Means we NEED to get an azz kiggin FB to block!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
No Mas Diamante Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Our two rookie full backs have to step up.
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I wonder about Marcel Reese.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I wonder about Marcel Reese.
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you and his mother are the only ones…
April 30th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Seems to me that our blocking TE, Tony Stewart, and a FB have a lot in common. Both need to be able to block, both need to be able to catch & both need a little RAC game. Why can’t we use Stewart as a FB when needed. Short of that, just use an OG as a blocking back when needed.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
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April 30th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
JB Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Seems to me that our blocking TE, Tony Stewart, and a FB have a lot in common. Both need to be able to block, both need to be able to catch & both need a little RAC game. Why can’t we use Stewart as a FB when needed. Short of that, just use an OG as a blocking back when needed.
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Stewarts a terrible blocker.
Watched him in the Steelers win last year. Terrible blocker…he’s the reason our 2 TE sets haven’t worked.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Florida Pete,
you got yourself a franchise MLB. the rest is a gravy.
Dakota thought he got himself a franchise RB. An unflushed terdell is more like it.
Manmauler Tonga and Chase Moline can easily be better than Oren “never had a chance” and Luke “I was never good enough so I tried something”
April 30th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Are the raiders sporting new jerseys this year?
April 30th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Edgar Bennett in camp — how perfect is that? He’s the player that I repeatedly compared the career of to DMacs potential in the NFL. Both are really fast guys that can do damage if they have large holes to run through and none of those pesky arms in the way to trip over.
So far, I’m not looking so visionary. DMac is way behind Bennett’s first two years of production
April 30th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Good to hear that B Campbell is ready to hit something, anything, someone, anyone.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Zymurge,
Michael.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
“The day after they drafted me, I called to ask for a playbook and some DVDs to look over,’’ McClain said. “I didn’t waste any time.’’
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Exactly the kind of attitude and dedication we need.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
JB Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Seems to me that our blocking TE, Tony Stewart, and a FB have a lot in common. Both need to be able to block, both need to be able to catch & both need a little RAC game. Why can’t we use Stewart as a FB when needed. Short of that, just use an OG as a blocking back when needed.
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Stewarts a terrible blocker.
Watched him in the Steelers win last year. Terrible blocker…he’s the reason our 2 TE sets haven’t worked.
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Then I guess we should dump him because we already have 2 TE with great hands. we need a Blocking TE. Again, another dumb question, why not just use an O-lineman lined up as TE when we need a blocking ability?
April 30th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Lonetree…
still need a DT…
unless that Heard guy (never heard of him) works out…
April 30th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
LOL: “Candid Cam: Raiders’ Russell stuns world, looks capable of ‘competing’”>/i?
looks capable of ‘competing’ LOL!!
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“The day after they drafted me, I called to ask for a playbook and some DVDs to look over,’’ McClain said. “I didn’t waste any time.’’
Thats what Im talking about.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Florida Pete,
needing Delirium Tremens is like needing a repeat of Kool Kell’s list, it can be done without.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Rookie LB Travis Goethal lined up as Fullback on a handfull of plays.—raiderbeat.com
April 30th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
@Lonetree — yeah, I definitely meant Michael, not Edgar. Too many sports names cramming my failing memory cells.
The latter was a productive all around back, and not a one-dimensional speed burner. Apologies to Edgar for disparaging his legacy.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Zymurge,
you of the incise mind, you of all people fugging that up, you creature!
April 30th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I suggested here after the draft that with 116 LBs on the roster that one could easily be shifted to FB. Good to know that someone was paying attention.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Where was Howard? Is he on the way out?
April 30th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
# r0rschach Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Where was Howard? Is he on the way out?
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Not unless he’s being traded. Worst case, he’s a back-up on 1st & 2nd downs but he’ll be part of a nickle package.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
ice COLD beer time!
Take care, all…
April 30th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
A lot of routine drill stuff so far. DHB drops Boller pass in drills, another semi-tough chance, though
here we go again
April 30th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Quarterbacks starting based on alphabetical order by first name lol
April 30th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Twitter:
Talking turkey with Zack Crockett. He likes deep fried. I brine ‘em and smoke ‘em with applewood on a Weber . . .
And the JR chimed in about Frying Turkey, Southern style…
April 30th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
I think Jerry’s getting tired. His twitters are really weak. Cooking turkeys, and other goofy stuff.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Screw JR taking a pay cut. It’s time for all the haters to realize there is a two-man race for the starting QB job in Oakland. And by all accounts, JR is ahead. Bye bye Brucey. Thanks for the ONE good quarter of QB play.
April 30th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Jerry Mac at the improv, seriously how the qb’s look? Wr dropping balls, making nice catches? Db’s gettin lost in coverage?
April 30th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
One thing i like about coach cable is he doesn’t mess around. If you don’t work hard or perform he will either cut you or put your @ss on the bench. Morrison aaint do his part, caoach cable got rid of him, huff wasn’t performing, he put him on the bench, jamarcus tanks the season, coach cable magically gets al to go along and bench russel, satele wasn’t getting it done, and he put morris in. I like coach cable.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
6:38 pm Raiders coach Tom Cable on QB JaMarcus Russell’s current weight: “He’s OK right now. He’s been here in the offseason. He’s worked. Let’s not make something out of a ghost here. The kid’s working his tail off. Let’s leave it at that.”
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From CBSSports.com
It’s about time he backed JR up in the press!!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
April 30, 2010…the finish line is in January or February 2011…the horses chomping at the bit today ain’t by a long back stretch the one’s who’ll be coming in at the end.
yes, gotta start somewhere but the intervening 250 days of turns and straightaways will determine wins placing and the show.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Screw JR taking a pay cut. It’s time for all the haters to realize there is a two-man race for the starting QB job in Oakland. And by all accounts, JR is ahead. Bye bye Brucey. Thanks for the ONE good quarter of QB play.
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Myron rolle dropped to the sixth because he was too smart they say… but players like dez bryant and jamarcus russel get picked in the first… which tell me football players aren’t meant to be intelligent. And by looking at your post debo… I think you’d make a great football player, first round talent. Because if you believe in jamarcus russel you’re obviously not that intelligent and fit the bill.lol what a idiot. “thanks brucey for the one good quarter of fb????” More like thanks but no thanks jamarcus for three seasons of bad football, and good riddance.smh
April 30th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Oops, the JaManIamTheChosenOne band is striking up a tune.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
And it doesn’t appear that the song is “Take the Money and Run”.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Jerry Mac really earned his money today. Vicorio Tafur can’t hold your jock strap Jerry!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Hold the Presses…
JR actually completed passes w/out any sort of pressure what so ever, wow, what an achievement…start printing the All Pro ballots.
He SUPPOSED to be completing practice passes to uncovered recievers, it’s sad it’s taken him 4 yrs to get to this point.
Let’s wait until he’s under some pressure and see how his decision making is then…his decisions last year were, throw and INT, Fumble.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Yeah, our Fearless Leader JMc divulging turkey recipes. yay.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Whats up with Thomas Howard? I’m guessing hes backing up strong side linebacker to Wimbley?
April 30th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
its nice to know Zack crocket is in the building instead of hanson.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Do you know how much pressure it is to be out on the field practicing when there are cheeburgers to be eaten. Dammit man how much more pressure you want on the poor kid! You act like he is an NFL QB or something…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
JaGreatness, handed the keys to the Nation, decided to put in a day’s work. freakin’ impressive!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
shyt i can look great throwing against air and im 40!!i throw a pretty nice spiral and can hit it in tight spots… lets not look to far ahead of ourselves regarding russell…im glad he showed up and looked in alot better shape than last season…dont see that big tire around his waist…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I’m sorry. Not a day’s work. An hour or so.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
who’s the best free agent full back?
April 30th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Tom cables pimp hand Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Screw JR taking a pay cut. It’s time for all the haters to realize there is a two-man race for the starting QB job in Oakland. And by all accounts, JR is ahead. Bye bye Brucey. Thanks for the ONE good quarter of QB play.
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Myron rolle dropped to the sixth because he was too smart they say… but players like dez bryant and jamarcus russel get picked in the first… which tell me football players aren’t meant to be intelligent. And by looking at your post debo… I think you’d make a great football player, first round talent. Because if you believe in jamarcus russel you’re obviously not that intelligent and fit the bill.lol what a idiot. “thanks brucey for the one good quarter of fb????” More like thanks but no thanks jamarcus for three seasons of bad football, and good riddance.smh
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Let’s see, JR has played for two seasons and you say “thanks but no thanks jamarcus for three seasons of bad football”. And I’m the idiot??? LMFAO!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
I know its not the popular move but I’m pulling 4 JaMarcus and DHB!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
jamarcus fat joke count : 999999
April 30th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
You know what I want to see… Lamarr Houston of the end BURYING Jathargic into the turf…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
SharkC,
the best free agent FB is Manase Tonga and he’s already here.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Wait your calling someone stupid because he said the guy we drafted in 2007 played for us for 3 years? Uhh, yeah the hold out still counts as BAD FOOTBALL RaiderDbag…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
408 – It would be funny to see Russell, McFadden and DHB start and we end up in the playoffs. That would definitely change things.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Staying low and mixing it up with a whiteboy… not a bad first practice.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Jason Campbell QB in first team session Groves for Scott lone defensive change from AM 5 minutes ago via PockeTwit
Hue Jackson as offense works on inside runs . . . Lamarr Houston angry at missed sack atttempt on Kyle Boller 2 minutes ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Our FB’s name is Manase… Jameatball is gonna get all confused and think its Mayonaise and try and spread him on cheeseburger or something…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
yes 24, it would be funny….
April 30th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
bcz24 Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Wait your calling someone stupid because he said the guy we drafted in 2007 played for us for 3 years? Uhh, yeah the hold out still counts as BAD FOOTBALL RaiderDbag…
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Whoa!!! Let me get this straight. JR started the last game of 2007 and he’s to blame for a 4-16 season???? Are you stupid or retarded???
April 30th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
It’s amazing how LOW the bar is set for Jamarcus…
He’s not UNDER 300 pounds, wow what an achievement for a professional athlete…
He’s completing passes in practice against zero pressure, and now all his problems are over…
He has to employ someone to speak to the media FOR Him!, he hasn’t taken acommunications class or two anywhere along the line?
this is a ridiculously low set of standards for a guy in his 4th yr of the NFL and a one time #1 pick.
Have some standards or we’ll continue to stink…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Houston late for snap, then has jersey AND helmet removed on rush by Langston Walker 2 minutes ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Wow we played 20 games in 2007? Yeah I would say Jathargic carries at least some of the blame for the season considering the disaray surrounding his holdout. Its ok though buddy, you go right ahead a be a Russell appologist. Call me stupid too, I know it makes you feel all important in your feeble little life…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
# 408RAIDER Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
I know its not the popular move but I’m pulling 4 JaMarcus and DHB!
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I hope you don’ t get a hernia
April 30th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
lol
April 30th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I didn’t really have a problem with Tim Tebow but then he was drafted by the Broncos which made him the enemy but there were no ill feelings towards the guy either way but after listening to the radio and watching the TV about Tebow all day, everyday for every minute I have come to hate Tebow. Who effin cares if the guy got drafted in the 1st round for crying out loud? Anyways, I’m now sick of Tim Tebow and the way he talks. I already wanted us to beat the guy but now I hope we kill him.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Russell is coning them again “just out here working my tail off” OK… how about more film study,less fur-coats and drinks that come in red plastic cups. And maybe some laser eye surgery would help too….ohh and stop getting sacked so easy,he hasn’t been injured because he goes down pretty quick or launches an interception.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Jerry Rice just showed up and talked to DHB VIA MY POCKET TWITTER
April 30th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
24
It would be great!I’m happy we have a back up plan in Campbell. Still think we need a veteran WR tho. Palxico?..
April 30th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Hope they give Heard a shot. He’s the only big man on this most athletic team
April 30th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
bcz24 Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Wow we played 20 games in 2007? Yeah I would say Jathargic carries at least some of the blame for the season considering the disaray surrounding his holdout. Its ok though buddy, you go right ahead a be a Russell appologist. Call me stupid too, I know it makes you feel all important in your feeble little life…
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LOL! Newsflash: JR’S HOLDOUT RUINS 2007 SEASON! I’ve read some stupid posts, but his one takes the cake. Mista Paisley Pants, you’re officially off the hook for the dumbest post of the year. Congratulations. LMFAO!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Patrick Crayton?
April 30th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Hey what’s going on guys/gals? So.. how we looking in camp?
I think Jamarcus still looks fat! What are we waiting for…Al to die so we could cut him?
April 30th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
24 Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
408 – It would be funny to see Russell, McFadden and DHB start and we end up in the playoffs.
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it would be funny to see monkeys fly out of Warren Sapp’s ass…
but that ain’t happening either…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
JaDavis is still here and is staying here. Looks to be in shape…probably going to sit and watch this year and hope for a rebound ala Alex Smith down the road on a restructured contract.
Raiders should have assigned a “mentor” to JaDavis on day 1. Should have understood his shortcomings and maturity issues on day 1….or day 2 when he was late to camp…or day 3 when he was overweight at OTAs……
This is Jason Campbell’s show.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
408 – Jerry Porter haha
April 30th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Louis Murphy can’t hold high, outside pass feom Campbell. Campbell picked by Michael Huff looking for ZMiller
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Man, he’s struggling big time. Wouldn’t it be something if he ended up as the one who got cut??
April 30th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Pete,
Not looking good up the middle with the DTs, unless Seymour kicks inside.
We don’t have a Indy Colts offense…and never will…so, unlike the Colts, we have to expect and play the run.
I hope Bryant can hold up as the NT??????
April 30th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
gross yet funny..
April 30th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
79 = TJ
April 30th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Your right Dbag… Our #1 overall pick holding the team for ransom and missing all of training camp and piss!ng away his first season played no part at all in the outcome of the 2007 season. Its like it didnt even happen. In fact Jamarcus is SOO good we should even say that his atrocious play in 2008 and 2009 in no way affected the outcome of our seasons. JaMEcus carries no burden at all in the success of the team.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Pete,
Not looking good up the middle with the DTs, unless Seymour kicks inside.
We don’t have a Indy Colts offense…and never will…so, unlike the Colts, we have to expect and play the run.
I hope Bryant can hold up as the NT??????
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If Seymour doesn’t kick inside on most plays…especially in 4-3 situations…..then they will need to SIGN BIG JOHN HENDERSON!!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Rookie LB Travis Goethal lined up as Fullback on a handfull of plays.—raiderbeat.com
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Nice!!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Pete,
Not looking good up the middle with the DTs, unless Seymour kicks inside.
We don’t have a Indy Colts offense…and never will…so, unlike the Colts, we have to expect and play the run.
I hope Bryant can hold up as the NT??????
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still hoping Henderson gets signed…
kelly and henderson… starting DTs…
prefer Seymour on the outside on running downs…
i like the linebacker starters mentioned above…
big group by anybody’s standards…
Scott comes out and Howard goes in on passing downs or with a big lead late in the game…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
408 – These are the guys I would choose out of the WR Free Agents…
Laveranues Coles
Mike Furrey
Muhsin Muhammad
Terrell Owens
April 30th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
SIGNING DT JOHN HENDERSON would such a HUUUUUUGE pickup for this defense!!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
SnB
Our defense looks like this in my opinion.
Houston TK Seymour Matt
Wimbley McClain Scott
CJ Nnamdi
Huff Branch
Certain players I am guessing will play in third down, Howard replacing Wimbley and Groves replacing Scott and maybe Houston moving inside and Seymour outside.
I don’t think Bryant or Heard are going to see much playing time unless someone gets injured.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
SnB
Our defense looks like this in my opinion.
Houston TK Seymour Matt
Wimbley McClain Scott
CJ Nnamdi
Huff Branch
Certain players I am guessing will play in third down, Howard replacing Wimbley and Groves replacing Scott and maybe Houston moving inside and Seymour outside.
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but if we pick up henderson… seymour kicks outside and nobody runs anywhere…
April 30th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
8:33 pm Welcome to the NFL, Lamarr Houston. Raiders veteran OT Langston Walker just knocked Houston’s helmet off and yanked his jersey over his head while blocking the rookie DL, a second-round pick from Texas.
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Nice to see Langston came into camp salty.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Stop the doggone running game!
WE’ve got the MLB…..got the DEs…don’t let the “two-down” player bias prevent us from playing stout run defense.
Go Heard!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
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Mike Furrey signed with the bears to play with his fav coach Martz.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
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Might as well roll with our guys.. I still want Plaxico
April 30th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
6:38 pm Raiders coach Tom Cable on QB JaMarcus Russell’s current weight: “He’s OK right now. But, then again, I’m about a twelve sandwich eatin’ fatass myself, so it’s hard for me to judge”
April 30th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Pete
True that but its a bidding war out there, many teams would want a guy like Henderson, I think we could get someone from Tampa easily like Hoven for cheap. Henderson might want top money.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
RaiderDebo (possibly TJ),
JR has been the starter for only two years, but three years of bad football IS on his shoulders. Why? Because it was HIS fault that he didn’t start the first year. If he hadn’t held out, he would have been to minicamps, training camp, and preseason during his rookie year. We all know that Al would have made him the starter that year if he had been here to learn the offense.
Don’t blame JR’s agent, either… if he had wanted to be here and play, he would have told his agent to get it done instead of telling his agent to get him more money. JR is the reason that Culpepper gave us a season of horrible football (except the Miami game), therefore it’s okay to call it three seasons, even though JR only started two.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
The best case scenario for the Raiders, IMO is that these two young QB’s push each other to reach their fullest potential. They sound like they know each other from college, and have a good relationship.
Hell, thow Grads in there too. He earned his shot last year. Won the admiration of some fans and teammates as well. Have a fair, friendly, open competition. Let the best man win.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Attn: SteveAlford21:
RaiderDebo (possibly TJ) is not possibly. He IS the PriestTJ, the official JR cheer leader. I don’t know why he doesn’t use his real identity – like nobody would figure out who RaiderDebo is. REALLY! Stand up and be counted Priest. If you support your man that’s fine. Your opinion is yours. But, you may have to take a little flak based on your beliefs. Welcome to the real world.
April 30th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
SteveAlford21 Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
RaiderDebo (possibly TJ),
JR has been the starter for only two years, but three years of bad football IS on his shoulders. Why? Because it was HIS fault that he didn’t start the first year. If he hadn’t held out, he would have been to minicamps, training camp, and preseason during his rookie year. We all know that Al would have made him the starter that year if he had been here to learn the offense.
Don’t blame JR’s agent, either… if he had wanted to be here and play, he would have told his agent to get it done instead of telling his agent to get him more money. JR is the reason that Culpepper gave us a season of horrible football (except the Miami game), therefore it’s okay to call it three seasons, even though JR only started two.
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He was never going start. Kiffin handpicked Josh McCown to be the starter. And Al handpicked Culpepper. And in my opinion, the Raiders were as much to blame as JR for his not being in camp. Guys like Stafford and Ryan didn’t have to lift a finger to get their deals done. The team sucked period. JR not playing didn’t matter at all. I guess JR is responsible for the earthquake in Haiti now too, huh?
April 30th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
sound like their working Walter Mcfadden, he better step up his game, there’s alotta big receivers in our division
April 30th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
JB Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Attn: SteveAlford21:
RaiderDebo (possibly TJ) is not possibly. He IS the PriestTJ, the official JR cheer leader. I don’t know why he doesn’t use his real identity – like nobody would figure out who RaiderDebo is. REALLY! Stand up and be counted Priest. If you support your man that’s fine. Your opinion is yours. But, you may have to take a little flak based on your beliefs. Welcome to the real world.
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Wow! Slow down man. Now I’m Priest too? I’ve been called OakGlenn and SeymourBush. Now Priest?? I’m confused.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
RaiderDebo Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Wow! Slow down man. Now I’m Priest too? I’ve been called OakGlenn and SeymourBush. Now Priest?? I’m confused.
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yes.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Three horns practice over. So is my battery power. Nice timing less than 20 seconds ago via PockeTwit
April 30th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
I guess JR is responsible for the earthquake in Haiti now too, huh?
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Did he fall down outside McDonalds again?
April 30th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Ready for the next updated post on the evening practice.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
The best case scenario for the Raiders, IMO is that these two young QB’s push each other to reach their fullest potential. They sound like they know each other from college, and have a good relationship.
Hell, thow Grads in there too. He earned his shot last year. Won the admiration of some fans and teammates as well. Have a fair, friendly, open competition. Let the best man win.
JB Says:
Damn right, I don’t care if Elways our QB I just wanna win
April 30th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
wheres the fix?
April 30th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
When is the next practice?
April 30th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
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April 30th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
next practice tommorow 10:30 another @ 4, sunday @ 11
April 30th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
# inonewordraider Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
The best case scenario for the Raiders, IMO is that these two young QB’s push each other to reach their fullest potential. They sound like they know each other from college, and have a good relationship.
Hell, thow Grads in there too. He earned his shot last year. Won the admiration of some fans and teammates as well. Have a fair, friendly, open competition. Let the best man win.
JB Says:
Damn right, I don’t care if Elways our QB I just wanna win
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I didn’t say anything like the above – Troll alert!
April 30th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Ok thanks, but you guys also need to remember this is all non contact and I still think Russell should be cut unless he is cut.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Preferred keeping franchise tag on Seymour so he plays extra hard in a contract year and see if he still a double team machine
April 30th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Jerry’s gonna eat b4 we get our fix.. lol
April 30th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
# inonewordraider Says:
April 30th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
The best case scenario for the Raiders, IMO is that these two young QB’s push each other to reach their fullest potential. They sound like they know each other from college, and have a good relationship.
Hell, thow Grads in there too. He earned his shot last year. Won the admiration of some fans and teammates as well. Have a fair, friendly, open competition. Let the best man win.
JB Says:
Damn right, I don’t care if Elways our QB I just wanna win
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I didn’t say anything like the above – Troll alert!
accidentally copy and pasted too much, didn’t mean to copy the jb says part, that was my comment
April 30th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
I dont mean to sound gaayyyyy but I think I almost busted a nut when I heard McClain said he asked for the playbook the day after he was drafted. It has been brutal waiting on JaPrecious and his next cheese burger. Thank goodness we drafted McClain.
For once, we sound like a professional football team from these tweets.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
If JR restructures his contract , keeps his weight down, works diligently and puts in the extra effort, then he should be able to compete to see if he should be on this squad. Short of that, they should cut him. Based on my feeling you might think I’m a JR hater. I’m not! I’ve certainly been critical of his performance and effort to date but nothing would make me happier than for him to turn the corner and become a real NFL QB. On the other side of the coin, I’ve not seen the skill set or natural football ability necessary for this position. I’ve not seen the effort or dedication. There’s been nothing demonstrated on a consistent basis, other than a strong inaccurate arm, that says I’m the Man. Lastly, He’s demonstrated absolutely no maturity or leadership. I guess we’ll all see what if anything has changed in the upcoming days/months, maybe.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Somebody explain to Langston Walker what “non-contact” means. lol He did his Big ben impression treating Houston like a drunk coed.
April 30th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Frye to Ford best deep ball of day, JMac said. Based on the JaBustus scale – START EM!
April 30th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Now I’m glad Tebow was drafted and hope he starts in Denver. I can’t wait to rejoice when Mclain gets to take him down hard!
Dinner is served!
April 30th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
no no no jamarcus russel needs to be kicked on his a$$ now he shows up trying to impress someone WTF. a little late if anyone give him props or is like o i like him now go f yourself seriously. lazy no good piece off $hit
April 30th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I saw photos of lamar houston. very big strong guy. Stupid cable wants to put him as a DE. He would be a monster as a DT. Stopping the run.
So much talk about our QB’s that no one is talking about a veteran receiver. Our recievers are horrible. We need help on that position
April 30th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
After spending a few weeks here, my impresion is that there are quite a few really smart football people on here and the there are a select few, like richocet and real madden raider who are complete tools. lol… Not fans of the team, just here to stir the pot up to see if they can get a rise.lol
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