Jumping to some Raiders conclusions
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, May 9th, 2010 at 8:58 am in Oakland Raiders.
Jumping to some conclusions before enjoying a family Mother’s Day outing heading into a week where I’m prohibited from posting (it’s technically called a vacation, although I’m not going anywhere):
– It’s come to my attention that a lot of people have a difficult time comprehending the written word.
To summarize:
JaMarcus Russell may have been a bust anyway. Probably would have been one, in fact. I believe I duly noted his deficiencies. We may learn at some point his issues go far beyond simply being, as Gary Peterson put it, lethargy addicted. Or perhaps not.
But anyone who doesn’t understand Russell walked into the absolute worst situation possible with the Raiders ought to sit back and order another Kool-Aid.
And make it a double.
– Yes, putting Russell on waivers was a good thing (hard to believe no one picked him up at the bargain price of $9.45 million). The very definition of addition by subtraction, it followed a sensible offseason free agency plan and a widely acclaimed draft as perhaps the best Raiders offseason in years.
Fan groups were calling for the head of Al Davis and even putting it on billboards around the Coliseum. Read some of the national press of late, and if there was an award for comeback executive of the year, Davis would be the leading candidate.
Can’t say I disagree, but there are still some major areas of concern.
The two biggest issues are the most important in the sport _ blocking and tackling. Love what they attempted with the latter (Rolando McClain, Lamarr Houston), but am wondering how much they did with the former in terms of immediate help (Jared Veldheer, Bruce Campbell).
– A third are of concern _ the corps of Raiders wide receivers were woefully thin with the absence of Chaz Schilens (recovering from foot surgery) and Louis Murphy (sprained ankle).
Terrell Owens, anyone?
Offer him an incentive-laden contract and cut him at the first sign of trouble and there’s considerably more reward potential than risk.
– Another break for the Raiders in an offseason that just keeps on giving. Houston linebacker Brian Cushing, the NFL’s defensive rookie of the year who was suspended for violating the league policy on performance-enhancing drugs, will serve four-game suspension. The Texans’ fourth game is in Oakland.
– Baltimore tackle Jared Gaither has been officially moved aside in favor of Michael Oher and would seem to be available by trade. Gaither will likely start on the right side for the Ravens but could be available by trade. Since the Raiders blew the chance to have Oher as their left tackle, instead drafting Darrius Heyward-Bey, might they inquire about Gaither?
It depends on how much of a hard sell Hue Jackson gives to Davis. Jackson was on the Ravens’ coaching staff and knows Gaither well, and by all appearances at the mandatory minicamp, has taken control of the Raiders offense.
– Condolences to former Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison, who has made repeated poignant references to the death of his grandmother on his Twitter account, traveling back to the Bay Area for funeral services.
– An e-mailer sent along statistical evidence to support the contention that Darren McFadden goes down too easily, while advancing the cause of Michael Bush.
According to profootallfocus.com statistics, Bush ranked second in the NFL behind Kansas City’s Jamal Charles with 3.4 yards per carry after first contact. McFadden was ranked 38th out of 61 qualifiers at 2.4 yards after contact, which was actually a slight improvement from his 2.1 figure as a rookie.
Situations change with down and distance and other variables, but it’s at least worth noting . . .
– More evidence that nothing is at it seems in the NFL _ in this Los Angeles Time article, Mike Lombardi supports the Raiders and Lane Kiffin supports JaMarcus Russell . . .
– Loved columnist Gary Peterson’s take on a rookie cap and the JaMarcus rule . . .
– Here’s Monte Poole writing in today’s paper about Al’s fixer-upper being more intriguing to potential minority partners.
– Be back in a week, with Steve Corkran chiming in from time to time in my absence . . .
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May 9th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Happy Mother’s Day, Moms
May 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Well Jerry. You were right about Mclain. And I recall a post a few months back when you endorsed the Jason Campbell pickup. Could you be 3 for 3 with TO?.. Sure hope so. Sadly, I’m as Ratto-esque as someone could possibly be after the last seven years and in my crystal ball I can already see it.. OH Projector, par deux: Davis “…DHB is a great player. We can win with this guy. He’s only a couple of inches shorter than Moss, but heavyier — and just as FAST!! I told Tony, er I mean TOM, to start him every game and he benched him. You’re the coach but I’m the BOSS… Hue, next transparency please..”
May 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Well, there’s plenty of kook-aid drinkers around–spicoli and “einstein” to name but two–who won’t hold Davis accountable for his monumental poor judgment, which will continue to pay dividends once McFadden and Bey go bust. Fact is, Davis got swindled by Russell, by Kelly, by Walker, by…(insert name here). As for recent predictions of a comeback, let’s put 8 wins on the board minimum before jumping to conclusions.
Other completely overlooked story: that fan displeasure, made most evident by the billboard, actually worked to a degree. We’ll never know until Al’s gone, but I’m betting he started making a connection between the criticism and his bankroll-finally!
I say kudos to all suffering Raider fans, myself included, who refuse to put up with the dreck Davis has been putting out since 2003. Hey folks–we won.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I love that Jerry just dissed all of the kool-aid drinkers on this blog.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Jerry, I will be in withdrawl all week!
May 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
and as “the waters turn to blood”, a happy day to all you muthas.
http://www.timescolonist.com/Photos+Updated+Gulf+Mexico+spill/2988749/story.html
May 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Poole: ‘Once a strong and unified family, the Raider Nation split into factions. That’s what can happen when the mighty patriarch of a massive family doesn’t age gracefully. The business crumbling, family started bickering and taking sides.’
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Al Davis is King Lear.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
With Jerry gone all week, this blog is going to get crazy. Let the anarchy ensue.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Best week ever!!11
1) Jammy got fired..
2) My soccer team, ‘Brøndby’, plays great again after the coach has been fired..
3) A team, ‘AGF’, I hate is in relegation..
4) Was to the best concert in 2 years, friday night, saw/heard the Californian greats,’Brian Jonestown.. Massacre’..
5) Denmark won in Icehockey over Finland in the world cup..
6) A Danish rider won the Swedish Gran Prix in Speedway, and leads the league..
7) Red Bulls, Sebastian Vettel had pole, in the Spanish Gran Prix in Formula One.. i havent watched the race yet, waiting for the torrent, but still a freaking great week =)
May 9th, 2010 at 9:45 am
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# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Poole: ‘Once a strong and unified family, the Raider Nation split into factions. That’s what can happen when the mighty patriarch of a massive family doesn’t age gracefully. The business crumbling, family started bickering and taking sides.’
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Al Davis is King Lear.
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LOL, I was thinking the exact same thing when I read it earlier today…
May 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I love that Jerry just dissed all of the kool-aid drinkers on this blog.
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Yeah, me too. But, then again, these are the kind of dopes who think Lear is just a jet.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I love that Jerry just dissed all of the kool-aid drinkers on this blog.
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Hear, Hear!
May 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am
# ohioraider Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I love that Jerry just dissed all of the kool-aid drinkers on this blog.
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Yeah, me too. But, then again, these are the kind of dopes who think Lear is just a jet.
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Bwahahahhaha LOL
May 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Liberals would have you believe they are the compassionate caring ones and Conservatives are mean bigots..
Here’s a staunch Liberal and well known troll & sociopath in the blogging community taking a cheap shot on Asians while calling the kettle black with a troll slam.
Way to go OakGlen/Seymour, you never disappoint, just like tj your the gift that keeps on giving.!
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# Seymour Bush Says:
May 8th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Bronco Ron, what are you doing here? Defending the other braindead trolls I can see? Prepared to meltdown as usual? Have you had any chowmein tonight? That’s all you eat. That and egg rolls.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I saw Brian Jonestown Massacre once, about 6 years ago.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Seymour/OakGlen tell us again how DHB showed improvement at the end of the year while he was in street clothes the last 4 games.
Buffoon
May 9th, 2010 at 10:32 am
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Sunday, May 9th, 2010 at 8:58 am in Oakland Raiders.
Jumping to some conclusions before enjoying a family Mother’s Day outing heading into a week where I’m prohibited from posting (it’s technically called a vacation, although I’m not going anywhere):
– It’s come to my attention that a lot of people have a difficult time comprehending the written word.
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Do you think he was talking about you mistabrOwn?
MistaBrown Says:
May 8th, 2010 at 10:17 am
DHB didnt play or even suit up the last 4 games, he was inactive with a mysterious foot injury, but you would have to watch Raider football to KNOW that!
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May 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
# Seymour Bush Says:
May 8th, 2010 at 9:53 am
I don’t know, if someone has two catches thru the lst five games and then has 7 catches and a score over his last five games, that seems like improvement to me. Now, I didn’t say massive improvement, that’s just more BS from the troll.
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Where does it say anything about the last four games of the season? Are you stupid, or do you need a monkey brain transplant just to communicate at even a third grade level? Seriously. I know children in the 2nd and 3rd grades that can communicate and have reading comprehension FAAAAR in advance that you will EVER HAVE mistabrOwn. That is PATHETIC.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Where do I say ANYTHING about the last four games.
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Sunday, May 9th, 2010 at 8:58 am in Oakland Raiders.
– It’s come to my attention that a lot of people have a difficult time comprehending the written word.
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Do you think Jerry is directing this at you mistabrOwn? Maybe you can go out on the street and find a five year old to read it to you. Slowly.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:35 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Liberals would have you believe they are the compassionate caring ones and Conservatives are mean bigots..
Here’s a staunch Liberal and well known troll & sociopath in the blogging community taking a cheap shot on Asians while calling the kettle black with a troll slam.
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Where am I taking a cheap shot at Asains? He is a KNOWN troll and YOU are a known sociopath. That is why the ONLY reason you come here is to call out what others posted years ago. Yet you say the dumbest things known to man on an hourly basis. Why don’t you tell us MORE about Barry Sanders not running between the tackles you brain dead hick!
May 9th, 2010 at 10:36 am
SeyGlen, how did DHB show improvement towards the end of the year when he was injured and didn’t play the last 4 games?
Explain
May 9th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Seymour/OakGlen,
You are on record here saying the most ridiculous things we’ve ever heard.
- T Cable showing good trajectory
- 2009 We could win 6 out last 10 games (LMAO)
- J Russell bonafide NFL Qb
- DHB showed great improvement
- NYG hardly blitzed T Brady in the SB
All this while posting from dozens of different screen names. Pathetic goon..
May 9th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Happy Mothers Day to all mothers everywhere !!!
May 9th, 2010 at 10:42 am
DHB being injured and not playing is an improvement.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Seymour/OakGlen,
You are on record here saying the most ridiculous things we’ve ever heard.
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MistabrOwn, you are attributing things to me that you have no idea who said what. We can ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE that what you say are the most IGNORANT THINGS not only on this blog, BUT ON EARTH. Please do shut up. You only embarrass yourself.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I saw Brian Jonestown Massacre once, about 6 years ago.
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This was my 4th or 5th time, and THEY were in such a good mood, i never expected that, but hey man, it all added to become a fantastic night…
May 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
lol @ Kirk
Seymour/OakGlen, if you read #23 and don’t realize what a clown you are in here then you are as delusional and incompetent as a human being can be.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Seymour/OakGlen,
You are on record here saying the most ridiculous things we’ve ever heard.
- DHB showed great improvement
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Where do I say DHB showed “great” improvement? Or are you just a lying POS just like your great friend richochet? Prove it or admit you are a liar!
May 9th, 2010 at 10:46 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Liberals would have you believe they are the compassionate caring ones and Conservatives are mean bigots..
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I disagree with that assumption. Conservatives are plenty compassionate and caring as long as your white and Christian.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Come on mistabrOwn don’t make me post the comments from half a dozen posters calling you a buffoon and an imbecile just a few hours ago. You know you are the blog idiot. Admit it, and leave.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Correct, I only post under one name and I dont run from ANY comments I make. You on the other hand post under several names like a drooling little moron troll that probably still wets his bed.
The end.
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# Seymour Bush Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
MistabrOwn, you are attributing things to me that you have no idea who said what. We can ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE that what you say are the most IGNORANT THINGS not only on this blog, BUT ON EARTH. Please do shut up. You only embarrass yourself.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:48 am
A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:46 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Liberals would have you believe they are the compassionate caring ones and Conservatives are mean bigots..
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I disagree with that assumption.
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You will never find an assumption that dummass EVER says you will agree with.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Mistabrown, you are running from the comment that you claim I said DHB showed GREAT improvement. Now, in four seconds I have proven you are a liar, a hypocrite AND a coward. Respond.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:55 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Correct, I only post under one name and I dont run from ANY comments I make.
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Then why don’t you back up your claims that I said DHB showed “great” improvement, or that I made ANY comments about the last 4 Raider games when DHB was in civies, or why don’t you bakc up your point yesterday that Sanders was not a between the tackles runner? Or why don’t you do what you always do, which is run away and hide.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:56 am
There, sports fans, once again, that took all of six minutes to prove, without any doubt, mistabrOwn is a lying, hypocritical POS.
The end.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
DHB 2009
first six games: 2 catches 36 yrds 0 TD
next five games: 7 catches 88 yrds 1 TD
last five games injured
That is an improvement.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Seymour/OakGlen, when you said the NYG hardly blitzed T Brady in the SB I thought that was going to be the dumbest comment ever posted here.
But then you said J Russell was a “Bonafide” NFL QB and even you out did yourself…SOMEHOW!
Now that you have topped yourself once again with DHB showed improvement you are THE undisputed clown on Jerry Mac’s blog!
May 9th, 2010 at 10:58 am
This cherry Kool Aid is the bomb, I added extra sugar !
May 9th, 2010 at 10:59 am
I’m looking forward to this:
http://30for30.espn.com/?addata=2010_30430_xxx_xxx_xxx_xxx
May 9th, 2010 at 11:01 am
first six games: 2 catches 36 yrds 0 TD
next five games: 7 catches 88 yrds 1 TD
Now THATS improvment!!!
LOL
Seymour, are you aware you can gather stats & information online for FREE before you stick your foot in your mouth. Seems easier than having to defend such moronic comments you make daily..
May 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
mistabrown, we are not talking about something that was posted by who knows who decades ago. We arte discussing lies and BS that you just posted five minutes ago, that you claim you NEVER run from that you are running from. You have always been a liar and a hypocrite. Isn’ that so? You are being a liar and a hypocrite right now aren’t you?
May 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:01 am
first six games: 2 catches 36 yrds 0 TD
next five games: 7 catches 88 yrds 1 TD
Now THATS improvment!!!
LOL
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So, you’re saying that tripling his catch total and increasing his TD numbers isn’t improvement? Do you know what the word improvement means?
May 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
What does the word improvement mean mistabrOwn?
May 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Increasing his TD’s numbers from 0 – 1 is improvement ?
From a 38 OVERALL draft pick???????
LMAO
Just keep digging your hole, do you want a bigger shovel you moron ? Are you seriously this ignorant ?
May 9th, 2010 at 11:07 am
# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
DHB 2009
first six games: 2 catches 36 yrds 0 TD
next five games: 7 catches 88 yrds 1 TD
last five games injured
That is an improvement.
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Looks like an improvement to me. But what EXACTLY did I say that has the trolls so up in arms? Let’s take a look:
Seymour Bush Says:
May 7th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
You really cannot evaluate the draft of a player after one year but the truth beknown I did NOT want DHB or ANY WR in the draft at #8 last year. All that being said, DHB did show some improvement as the year went on,
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Huh. Seems like a reasonable statement etched in fact.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Tripling his catches from 2 to 7!!!!!!! Not in ONE game but for the ENTIRE year!!!!
LMFAO
Can I quote you?
“keep embarrassing yourself”
May 9th, 2010 at 11:09 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Increasing his TD’s numbers from 0 – 1 is improvement ?
From a 38 OVERALL draft pick???????
LMAO
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I don’t know. 1 TD is an improvement over NO TD’s isn’t it? Or are you just becoming stupider and stupider before our very eyes as usual mistabrOwn?
May 9th, 2010 at 11:09 am
The great thing about our fav troll OakGlen/Seymour/Debo is after he makes a statement moronic beyond comprehension he will stand by it no matter how FK’n ridiculous he looks & keep digging himself in deeper.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
MistaBrown, Seymour Bush is not even close to being the most developmentally challenged of Jerry Mac’s boys, nor is he the biggest clown.
Jerry Mac’s top 5 mentally deficient clown boys:
5) MistaBrown
4) SteveAlford21
3) Charged Up
2) Richochet
1) Beeecham
May 9th, 2010 at 11:11 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Seymour/OakGlen,
- DHB showed great improvement
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Let’s stick to the facts not your interpretation of the facts. Now, it is generally agreed on that DHB showed improvement. Where do I say he showed “great” improvement? We are waiting. Or just admit you are a liar. And we can move on.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Ok Seymour I stand corrected DHB showed significant improvement doubling his total TD’s from 0-1 not for a single game but for the ENTIRE 2009 season!
LMAO
And that derelict from FL Pete thinks I need Richocet’s help pounding you like a pinata. You do such a fine job of “embarrassing yourself”
May 9th, 2010 at 11:13 am
The end.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:14 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:09 am
The great thing about our fav troll OakGlen/Seymour/Debo is after he makes a statement moronic beyond comprehension he will stand by it no matter how FK’n ridiculous he looks & keep digging himself in deeper.
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Once again, you are not making any sense and you are making yourself look stupid. And you are just off on a tangent. So let’s repost what we have found out today:
# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
MistaBrown, Seymour Bush is not even close to being the most developmentally challenged of Jerry Mac’s boys, nor is he the biggest clown.
Jerry Mac’s top 5 mentally deficient clown boys:
5) MistaBrown
4) SteveAlford21
3) Charged Up
2) Richochet
1) Beeecham
MistabrOwn has cracked the top five in morons on the blog. And he doesn’t even know it!! Proven beyond a doubt!!
May 9th, 2010 at 11:15 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Ok Seymour I stand corrected DHB showed significant improvement doubling his total TD’s from 0-1 not for a single game but for the ENTIRE 2009 season!
LMAO
And that derelict from FL Pete thinks I need Richocet’s help pounding you like a pinata. You do such a fine job of “embarrassing yourself”
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This really is hilarious. You completely proved to everyone but yourself, what a moron and a liar you are. The End!
May 9th, 2010 at 11:17 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Increasing his TD’s numbers from 0 – 1 is improvement ?
From a 38 OVERALL draft pick???????
LMAO
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This is one of the great imbecilic statements of our time. Increasing your TD total from 0 to 1 is improvement? Uh, yes it is. To anyone who can count to the number one it is.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Still-its been 3 days now!!!!!
May 9th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Latest image just in from KoolKell’s exodus:
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/74275186.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05023148E275041FDA298BE1FED639BC1279CE20876FC2722
May 9th, 2010 at 11:20 am
MistaBrown Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Correct, I only post under one name and I dont run from ANY comments I make.
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AND, he just ran away! A liar, fraud and gutless brainless coward.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:23 am
DHB will have to show more improvement than that to keep Schillens, Murphy and Ford from dropping him to #4 WR.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:24 am
The question stands: is the blog better without that old turd just repeating the same statements over and over?
May 9th, 2010 at 11:26 am
# Raider J Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:23 am
DHB will have to show more improvement than that to keep Schillens, Murphy and Ford from dropping him to #4 WR.
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Absolutely. See you, Raider J, can grasp the concept that mistabrOwn does not have the cranial capacity to grasp. Did DHB improve as the year went on? Yes. Was his production even towards the end of the year satisfactory? No. But at least he was showing improvement. Russell was not improving.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:31 am
I miss KoolKell. He counter balanced the extreme clowns like Beecham and Richochet. On the other hand, maybe Kell was the source of their idiocy. It’s kind of a chicken and egg thing. I think, though, that Beecham and Richochet are kind of like the idiot who tried to bomb Times Square. They saw Kell as the source of all evil on this blog just like terrorists think America is the great Satan. If you believe in America, you must believe in KoolKell’s right to criticize Al Davis.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:34 am
….and I don’t condone KoolKell’s actions either. His posting someone’s address was misguided and wrong. It was sort of like when the U.S. invaded Iraq.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:36 am
My daddy use to say it takes two to play tennis.
You dont have to return serve.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:44 am
# A.B. Paine II Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 11:31 am
I miss KoolKell. He counter balanced the extreme clowns like Beecham and Richochet. On the other hand, maybe Kell was the source of their idiocy. It’s kind of a chicken and egg thing. I think, though, that Beecham and Richochet are kind of like the idiot who tried to bomb Times Square. They saw Kell as the source of all evil on this blog just like terrorists think America is the great Satan. If you believe in America, you must believe in KoolKell’s right to criticize Al Davis.
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This is a very interesting post. All of which I agree with (other than the missing him part). The issue with me with regards to Koolkell was not that he didn’t have the right to his points, or that his points weren’t accurate or valid. My issue is he repeated the same two or three points ad nauseum. For years. And he kind of went from being valid, to being ridiculed, to being a cartoon.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:47 am
AB
mentally deficient clown boys?
1 MR
2 KK
They win because they have been hating on the Raiders and chasing posters away from the board for almost four years here at this blog
May 9th, 2010 at 11:52 am
You are talking about the Cal Ripken and Brett Farve of Raider hating on Scarys blog.
Ironmen
May 9th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Don’t forget KookKell’s penchant for playing the race card.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Kell may have been a cartoon. But, if you think about it, aren’t we all to some extent. I doubt that anyone who posts on this blog is really displaying their real selves(at least I hope not). Our blog persona’s are really just impressionistic caricatures. Besides, Al Davis is no more to us than an iconic cartoon himself.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:56 am
ATTENTION SCARY
BAN MR AND ALL HIS TROLLS BUT FREE KK
because every blog needs an old, bigoted,racist, crazy black man
May 9th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
ATTENTION MISTER CORKRAN
Fell free to blog away today
May 9th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I think we are all more like clowns then cartoons
May 9th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Just because someone walked into the worst situation possible does not mean that “they never had a chance.”
That’s actually where legends are created or where most great stories begin.
But, I realize that your headline was more of an attention grabber than anything else, so, good job.
May 9th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Al’s fixer-upper
0 Comment May 9 Oakland Tribune columnist Monte Poole Share Article”It’s as if after years of neglect, the Raiders are clearing the cobwebs from the windows, pulling the weeds and having the rusty old truck hauled from the yard.
As if they’re painting the house and planting trees and landscaping the garden.
Realtors have a term for these makeovers, referring to it as upgrading the “curb appeal” of a property.
The Raiders’ curb appeal is higher than it has been for nearly a decade. It can be seen from the outside that it’s a lot less cluttered and dilapidated than a month ago, which puts Oakland back in position to market itself as an NFL franchise.
That’s significant when there are dozens, maybe hundreds, of wealthy folks who wouldn’t mind having a piece of an NFL franchise.
After seven years of damage and destruction, the Raiders are showing a desire to be considered a part of the league. The careful spending, the logical drafting, the addition of quarterback Jason Campbell, the subsequent dismissal of JaMarcus Russell — all of it — puts a responsible face on a franchise most had written off as impossibly unstable. Up goes their stock among speculators.
When it was apparent last year that Raiders boss Al Davis was amenable to adding minority partners, more than a few ears were cupped. But anyone sniffing around quickly discovered that Davis planned to remain the sole voice of the company, making all pertinent decisions, answering to no one.”
Click here for full article
May 9th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Jerry,
Jim Plunket walked into the worst situation with New England. Difference is he produced, he worked, he studdied and called his own plays.
JaMinkus will never be able to hold Jim’s sweat soaked man pond JOCK!
May 9th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Oh and let’s not forget Archie Manning going to the Aint’s. Talk about never having a chance. He didn’t even get to go to a good team later in his carreer.
May 9th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Steve Young to the Buc’s? Talk about the worst situation.
May 9th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
does anyone have a stickam.com account if you do come join me in nfl talk i have it open
May 9th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Paul Hackett is ruining JaMarcus Russell…………….It is far too easy to assign a large portion of the blame for the Raiders’ 1-4 start on the horrendous play of JaMarcus Russell. Through 5 games, Russell’s numbers are as terrible as you’ll ever see in the National Football League. With a completion percentage (42.1%) well below his QB rating (47.1), it is more than fair to criticize the young signal caller for failing to take the necessary steps in becoming the face of the franchise.
However, when you’re offense hasn’t gained more than 200-yards in a game since September. There is more than enough blame to go around.The last time Hackett was an NFL play caller was in 2004 as a member of the New York Jets’ coaching staff. During his four years under Herm Edwards, Hackett’s offense never ranked higher than 17th and was as low as 23rd. His unit was below average despite having an All-Pro runner in Curtis Martin, talent out wide in Wayne Chrebet and Laveranues Coles, a dominating offensive line and a young quarterback named Chad Pennington.
Russell has played his worst football under Hackett.
Pennington’s progress, or lack thereof, is the most glaring example of what Raider fans can expect from JaMarcus Russell. All the things that Russell isn’t, Pennington was before Hackett ever coached him. Pennington arrived in New York as an accurate thrower who made good decisions and had excellent footwork. All the tools any coach could ask for from a young quarterback. Pennington showed flashes of brilliance, but never evolved into the “Joe Montana” prototype he was billed as.
Russell is everything Pennington never could be. He is a natural talent with instincts that can’t be coached and an arm the likes of which has never been seen.
Hackett’s conservative approach to coaching Russell has stunted his growth. When watching JaMarcus play, you can see him thinking instead of reacting. Quarterbacks must do what comes naturally by relying on their instincts; this is the essence of the position. Coaches must find ways to rely on the talent of their players while helping to refine their skills; this is the essence of the job. If Hackett coached Brett Favre, you’d better believe that you’d never see him even attempt the type of throw he made to beat the San Francisco 49ers just a few weeks ago. Sometimes, making the right decision must be ignored when a QB believes that making a play is possible.
Hackett is no longer an NFL play caller and might not ever be again unless Tom Cable is relieved of his duties this year. Of course, Hackett would have to leap frog the “passing game coordinator” Ted Tollner first.
Given his track record, the decline of JaMarcus Russell should have seemed inevitable under Hackett.
Russell is playing worse than ever and Hackett cannot be excused from that. There is no progress being made. Nothing changes from week to week. If Russell is following instructions, then he is getting horrible coaching. If Russell is ignoring instructions, then Hackett needs to be more vocal in his displeasure with his pupil. These are the traits of a leader. These are the tools Hackett does not have in his arsenal.
The worst part is that should Cable be excused from his head coaching duties for any reason, Hackett could very well become the man in charge.
Unable to inspire; incapable of getting the most of his talent; Paul Hackett could be the worst thing to happen to the Oakland
May 9th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Kool Kell as much as he was vocal about Al Davis’ job as General Manager. He is blinded by being a black man when it comes to politics.
I look past my race when I vote. If neither Republican or Democrat can’t represent my view point, I’m not afraid to vote for a “3rd Party”
Kool Kell will vote for Obama in all circumstances, to me that’s not a smart man right there.
May 9th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Got some real brain surgeons on this blog…
May 9th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Yeah, because there is a black candidate for president every year. Quit being such a tool RaiderResurrection.
May 9th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
McFadden Hater-Aid
2 packs of Red Flavor Aid (Because who can afford the name brand in these tough economic times.)
8 oz Tropicana Simply Lemonade
1 oz Strawberry Schnapps
1 oz Vodka
Ice
Mix it, drink it, and prepare for McFadden to McFall on his face!
May 9th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Wow, does anybody that makes sense talk about football on here, or do you just try to prove you’re more intelligent than the next guy? I am a long suffering Raider fan who was around to see the glory days, has wallowed in the abyss for many years, and am happy to see some moves in a positive direction. Like the off-season moves, great potential draft… LET’S GO RAIDERS!!!
May 9th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Snake, I’d say its about 20% football talk and 80% sissified slap fights in here. But I’m right there with you about the fortunes of my beloved Raiders. Its a brand new day my friend. Silver and Black Forever!
May 9th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
OFF TOPIC-congradulations to Dallas Braden of the A’s.He just threw a perfect game.Maybe now A-Roid will stay off your mound!!!!!!!!!
May 9th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
congratulations-
May 9th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Alex Rodriguez isn’t about to spend the next two months worrying about what Oakland pitcher Dallas Braden might do the next time the Yankees face the A’s.
“I really don’t want to extend his 15 minutes of fame,” said A-Rod, who chuckled and smiled often during a three-minute group interview before Friday night’s series opener against the Red Sox.
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Well A-Rod. While you spend the rest of your career with a steroid laden asterisk next to your name, Dallas Braden’s name is now synonymous with perfection, and his “15 minutes of fame” has now become extended into baseball eternity.
In over 100 years of baseball history, only 19 men have accomplished a perfect game. Dallas Braden is now one of those men.
A-Rod what the hell have you accomplished that comes even remotely close to that, especially when we factor in the fact that you’re a cheater.
OAKLAND STAND UP! Raiders, Athletics, Warriors! F all the rest.
May 9th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Im with you, Ssnake12. Great off-season.
Productivity over athleticism
Less overpaid players
More accountability
New leadership on and off the field (OC, QB, MLB)
OL/DL depth
Favorable schedule
-AFC West is rebuilding
-NFC west = less travel
Rejuvenated locker room & fan base
Im ready to see it in action. Lets go SILVER & BLACK!
May 9th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Jerry,
1. Stop making excuses. The Raiders did everything they could to make JR successful. Grad never had the support and love the way JR did and he was a much better player.
2. Monte Poole is an idiot. Al would never sell the team. Keep dreaming.
3. The Raiders are back and yes I got my gallons of koolaid ready to go.
May 9th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
“Sissified slap fights” LMAO, good one, hella accurate PlunkforHOF. Happy days are here again, maybe the people who hijack this blog for their own ego-rants will STFU.
May 9th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Jr walked into a much better situation than Peyton Manning IMO and was playing in a very weak conference
May 9th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
it’s hard to succeed if you don’t give a schit…
May 9th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Also all this negative talk about McClain is bull. Playing in a 3-4 defense he constantly had to take on C’s and G’s and had no problem shedding them. The 4-3 defense is easier for most MLB to play and even Ray Lewis struggled going from a 4-3 to a 3-4. His success is not hinged on us getting a space eating DT, it is rather hinged on his ability to correcty diagnose plays and make contact with the runner at the line of scrimmage. He is great at sifting through trash and finding the ballcarrier to make a tackle. He is able to control the blocker and disengage when he is ready to make the hit. The only area I am concerned with is his ability in pass coverage. While a nasty DT would help him, I don’t feel that it is absolutely needed for his success
May 9th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
1. The Raiders changed coaches multiple times with JaDavis as QB. That does make a difference….although, JaDavis is clearly the main culprit here….saying he walked into a better situation then Peyton Manning is a bit much….
2. Linebackers work better “making contact with the runner at the line of scrimmage” when there isn’t anything in the way. I fear the Raiders are going cheap again….taking a “he will figure it out” approach instead of surrounding McClain with the tools that will give him the best chance to succeed. That’s why O-lineman are graded on their ability to get to the 2nd level and take out the linebacker….if Desmond Bryant and William Joseph can’t do their jobs…McClain will be average at best…and a bust at worse.
Football is a team game…we have to get out of this “super hero” mentality in Oakland.
May 9th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Jerry’s contention (One I’ve made my slef) that Russell walked into the worst possible football situation has merit but what do you expect being DRAFTED #1 OVERALL?
Any team selecting #1 overall is bound to be a bad team and likely in transition.
Its still ZERO excuse for not trying.
Is lethargy addiction the psuedo scientific way of saying lazy azz hole?
May 9th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
My condolences to Morrison and his family.
Once a raider…
May 9th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
severeraiderz Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Also all this negative talk about McClain is bull. Playing in a 3-4 defense he constantly had to take on C’s and G’s and had no problem shedding them. The 4-3 defense is easier for most MLB to play and even Ray Lewis struggled going from a 4-3 to a 3-4. His success is not hinged on us getting a space eating DT, it is rather hinged on his ability to correcty diagnose plays and make contact with the runner at the line of scrimmage. He is great at sifting through trash and finding the ballcarrier to make a tackle. He is able to control the blocker and disengage when he is ready to make the hit. The only area I am concerned with is his ability in pass coverage. While a nasty DT would help him, I don’t feel that it is absolutely needed for his success
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Some say he benefitted from other players namely MT COdy at in college and we’ll see in the bigs, but he’s a good player and more importantly, he’s a coach on the field who will help other muther scratchers get into their positions and fits.
May 9th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
# aig Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Jerry,
1. Stop making excuses. The Raiders did everything they could to make JR successful. Grad never had the support and love the way JR did and he was a much better player.
2. Monte Poole is an idiot. Al would never sell the team. Keep dreaming.
3. The Raiders are back and yes I got my gallons of koolaid ready to go.
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Dude, on behalf of all of us rational Raider fans, choke on that kool-aid. Let us know when your brain cells start firing again.
May 9th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Getting McClain in there right away to run the defense without any problems (that ive heard of) is impressive to me. How long has he been in the NFL, a couple of weeks? From just being drafted to starting middle linebacker is impressive. And hey Jerry, can you tell us a little more about what you thought of Lamarr Houston? From what i’ve heard, he has a pretty mean streak. Im intrigued at seeing him and Seymore coming from the edges.
May 9th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
1. The Raiders changed coaches multiple times with JaDavis as QB. That does make a difference….although, JaDavis is clearly the main culprit here….saying he walked into a better situation then Peyton Manning is a bit much….
2. Linebackers work better “making contact with the runner at the line of scrimmage” when there isn’t anything in the way. I fear the Raiders are going cheap again….taking a “he will figure it out” approach instead of surrounding McClain with the tools that will give him the best chance to succeed. That’s why O-lineman are graded on their ability to get to the 2nd level and take out the linebacker….if Desmond Bryant and William Joseph can’t do their jobs…McClain will be average at best…and a bust at worse.
Football is a team game…we have to get out of this “super hero” mentality in Oakland.
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Jamarcus had 2 head coaches and 2 offensive coordinators, hardly a lot IMO. The offense stayed close enough to the same between between year 1 and two that the head coaching switch shouldn’t have affected.
In terms of LB’s, to make contact at the line of scrimmage they have to make quick reads and actually make a move toward the line of scrimmage as opposed to waiting for the runner to get to them. McClain comes from a 3-4 defense, a defense that routinely calls for the ILB to take on G’s and C’s. In that defense a 2 gapper is needed because 3 DL are taking on 5 OL so if the NT doesn’t require a double team the OL would have too many blockers running free. A LB ability to sift through trash and disengage from blockers can’t be under estimated. It is truly an art to be able to control a blocker and break free when a tackle needs to be made, it is a talent Biekert and McClain posess and Morrisson did not. A 2 gapper is not required for his success, but it will help.
May 9th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Some say he benefitted from other players namely MT COdy at in college and we’ll see in the bigs, but he’s a good player and more importantly, he’s a coach on the field who will help other muther scratchers get into their positions and fits.
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Before McClain got there ‘Bama was a terrible run D, thanks to him and Saban they were able to turn it around and their defense and running game carried them to a National Championship. If Cody was such a huge part of the best defense in the nation, why did he last until the second in a relatively shallow draft class when it comes to NT’s???
May 9th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Ohioraider Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
# aig Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Jerry,
1. Stop making excuses. The Raiders did everything they could to make JR successful. Grad never had the support and love the way JR did and he was a much better player.
2. Monte Poole is an idiot. Al would never sell the team. Keep dreaming.
3. The Raiders are back and yes I got my gallons of koolaid ready to go.
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Dude, on behalf of all of us rational Raider fans, choke on that kool-aid. Let us know when your brain cells start firing again.
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Actually points 1 and the second half of point 2 is very true. The only thing Al didn’t do that could have helped Jamarcus is draft a LT instead of DHB. He hired the best QB coach in the biz and tried to give him some weapons with Walker, McFadden ( who was the consensus can’t miss RB) and DHB who was the third rated WR according to most, behind only Maclin and Crabtree and ahead of Harvin.
May 9th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
When people scream for a big nasty DT in the middle I totally understand the sentiment and agree to some degree. But what many fail to realize is that we have larger than normal DE’s. Richardson, Houston, Seymour, and Shaugnessy all were big enough to play DT in some packages; Houston at Texas, Shaugnessy at Wisconsin, and Seymour and Richardson in the pros. We have a lot of beef up front by virtue of big Ends and pretty good sized DT’s, with the option of being able to use Joseph in a limited role or possibly Heard if he makes the team. It is up to these players to do their jobs and uphold their gap responsibility.
May 9th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Jerry…you’re really out there in la-la-land if you think T.O. could help us. Get real, stop smoking the bud and take your head out of your bztt hole. T.O. has been a cancer everywhere he’s been and that’s why so many teams have parted ways with the moron. Last thing we need is a T.O. causing distractions.
Better to get Sam Williams out of his scholarship. (He must know where Al buried the body because he just sticks around, year after year???)
Better to get us a bigger and better center to compliment the rest of the line. Jim Otto coming out of retirement would be better than Satele. While you’re at it, get us a center who can long snap and save us a roster spot for Jon Condo.
Etc. etc..
May 9th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Florida Pete Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
it’s hard to succeed if you don’t give a schit…
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The most accurate statement reguarding Jamarcus Russell’s success and failure talk.
May 9th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
DHB (DropsHellaBalls) over Oher was the most retarded draft move since taking Napolean Whatshisname over Ed Reed.
May 9th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
On the beach in Cancun Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Jerry…you’re really out there in la-la-land if you think T.O. could help us. Get real, stop smoking the bud and take your head out of your bztt hole. T.O. has been a cancer everywhere he’s been and that’s why so many teams have parted ways with the moron. Last thing we need is a T.O. causing distractions.
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couldnt DISAGREE WITH YOU MORE!! TO is exactly what this team needs… sign him for a mill give hime some incentives, and allow him to mentoe the young guys.. owens was very respectful last year in buff anf produced.. over 50 rec almost 900 rec yards 5 tds.. def would be a great pickup if hes on page with what hue jackson is trying to do… jason cambpell at the helm i would guarantee owens would get at least the same he did last yr if not more. sign
May 9th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
TO wants $4million and he isn’t worth $4million.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Has TO won anything? lats all you need to know.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Those stats about yards after contact are slightly misleading.
You will probably find Chris Johnson’s name near the bottom of the list, because he makes people miss. Brandon Jacobs is near the top of the list because he runs into people.
Bush would naturally be higher on the list than McFadden because he not elusive and seeks out contact.
I don’t think you could find it anywhere, but a more telling stat would be how many times McFadden has gone down WITHOUT contact.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
# Just Win Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Has TO won anything? lats all you need to know.
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NAH THATS NOT ALL I NEED TO KNOW… the guy is tough as nails broke his ankle.. had an open reduction internal fixation came back 2 months later to play in the super bowl had a good game in a tough loss… hes older more mature.. sign him, kevin mawae, and john henderson..
May 9th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
funny thing is I’ve seen Bush make more people miss than McFadden. It makes me wonder what makes McFadden a good back besides for speed. He doesn’t break tackles, but can get extra yards after getting it. He doesn’t make a lot of people miss, and fumbles a lot.
I would love to be wrong, but I don’t see the hype behind McFadden. his average went way up in his rookie season because of the first KC game, without that one, his rookie season was pretty bad.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
McFadden = skinny legged RB that doesn’t break tackles.
That will never change.
But with that being said I just hope we can put him in situations where he can succeed.
More swing passes.
More HB screens.
Circle routes in middle of field.
Get him in space and let him run fast.
He will go down easy.
Just pray he don’t fumble his touches.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
NAH THATS NOT ALL I NEED TO KNOW… the guy is tough as nails broke his ankle.. had an open reduction internal fixation came back 2 months later to play in the super bowl had a good game in a tough loss… hes older more mature.. sign him, kevin mawae, and john henderson..
if mr davis pulls this off we go deep in the playoffs
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
mcfadden should be used diff this season… in my opinion he would be best suited going in motion more often getting mismatches with OLB, alot more screen passes and draws.. hopefully hue jackson will implement things that are to dmac strenghts…getting the ball in open field…
May 9th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
# mack-madden Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
McFadden = skinny legged RB that doesn’t break tackles.
That will never change.
But with that being said I just hope we can put him in situations where he can succeed.
More swing passes.
More HB screens.
Circle routes in middle of field.
Get him in space and let him run fast.
He will go down easy.
Just pray he don’t fumble his touches.
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lol you and i posted basically the same thing at the same time..
May 9th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
# the_big_one_of_83 Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
NAH THATS NOT ALL I NEED TO KNOW… the guy is tough as nails broke his ankle.. had an open reduction internal fixation came back 2 months later to play in the super bowl had a good game in a tough loss… hes older more mature.. sign him, kevin mawae, and john henderson..
if mr davis pulls this off we go deep in the playoffs
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id think we would win the division…we would have a rec on the outside that the secondary would have to account for..
May 9th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
the organization is not done house cleaning yet!!! keep that in mind!!
May 9th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
T.O haters will eat their words
May 9th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
im goona pull up T.O. #”s
May 9th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
30 Year Raider Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
# mack-madden Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
McFadden = skinny legged RB that doesn’t break tackles.
That will never change.
But with that being said I just hope we can put him in situations where he can succeed.
More swing passes.
More HB screens.
Circle routes in middle of field.
Get him in space and let him run fast.
He will go down easy.
Just pray he don’t fumble his touches.
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lol you and i posted basically the same thing at the same time..
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yeah. And we just stated what a lot of people think/feel about mcfadden.
We see his talents but don’t ignore his glaring weaknesses.
The fumbles bother me more than him going down easy.
BALL SECURITY is key for a RB.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
If TO comes here, shuts up and plays and scores touchdowns, then
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
I’m all for it
May 9th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Season Team Receiving Rushing Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
2009 Buffalo Bills 16 16 55 829 15.1 98T 5 6 54 9.0 29T 1 1 0
2008 Dallas Cowboys 16 16 69 1,052 15.2 75T 10 7 33 4.7 8 0 1 1
2007 Dallas Cowboys 15 15 81 1,355 16.7 52T 15 1 5 5.0 5 0 – –
2006 Dallas Cowboys 16 15 85 1,180 13.9 56T 13 – – – – – – –
2005 Philadelphia Eagles 7 7 47 763 16.2 91T 6 1 2 2.0 2 0 – –
2004 Philadelphia Eagles 14 14 77 1,200 15.6 59T 14 3 -5 -1.7 6 0 2 1
2003 San Francisco 49ers 15 15 80 1,102 13.8 75T 9 3 -2 -0.7 3 0 – –
2002 San Francisco 49ers 14 14 100 1,300 13.0 76T 13 7 79 11.3 38T 1 – –
2001 San Francisco 49ers 16 16 93 1,412 15.2 60T 16 4 21 5.3 12 0 – –
2000 San Francisco 49ers 14 13 97 1,451 15.0 69T 13 3 11 3.7 5 0 3 2
1999 San Francisco 49ers 14 14 60 754 12.6 36 4 – – – – – 1 1
1998 San Francisco 49ers 16 10 67 1,097 16.4 79T 14 4 53 13.3 21T 1 1 1
1997 San Francisco 49ers 16 15 60 936 15.6 56T 8 – – – – – 1 0
1996 San Francisco 49ers 16 10 35 520 14.9 46T 4 – – – – – 1 1
May 9th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
plus people forget that he brought phillys rec core to life so if he comes hate on haters
May 9th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
How many rings does TO have? that is the bottom line.
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
May 9th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
# mack-madden Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
30 Year Raider Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
# mack-madden Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
McFadden = skinny legged RB that doesn’t break tackles.
That will never change.
But with that being said I just hope we can put him in situations where he can succeed.
More swing passes.
More HB screens.
Circle routes in middle of field.
Get him in space and let him run fast.
He will go down easy.
Just pray he don’t fumble his touches.
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lol you and i posted basically the same thing at the same time..
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yeah. And we just stated what a lot of people think/feel about mcfadden.
We see his talents but don’t ignore his glaring weaknesses.
The fumbles bother me more than him going down easy.
BALL SECURITY is key for a RB.
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i couldnt agree more… bush has got to be the primary 20 – 25 touches a game… dmac 10-15 whether it be rec outta the backfield or running it
May 9th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
bush can catch. Dmac can fumble. Big difference.
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
May 9th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
123 good post evrey one loves facts hate on that
May 9th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
McClain is not going to thump anyone. Mcclain knows how to tackle. I would rather him t6ackle, than thump.
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May 9th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
besides seymour who has super bowl experience on our team
May 9th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
lechler and fatt boy kicker! lol
May 9th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
# the_big_one_of_83 Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
besides seymour who has super bowl experience on our team
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No one. Even Ellis has only a few playoff games and he is gone
May 9th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
so even though he didnt win he knows what it takes to get their andcan teach the young WR what it takes
May 9th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
true or false
May 9th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
May 9th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
lechler and fatt boy kicker! lol
but how much did they play in that season not alot if your winning
May 9th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Carlisle was on one or two Dungver playoff teams,
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May 9th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
May 9th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
were a young team thats why i dont understand not signing a kev mawae john henderson terrell owens… need some vets in there to teach the rooks
May 9th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
dam is everyone gone
May 9th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Message to AL.
Please sign T.O, Mawae, Henderson, Hoover and Pitts. I will even help you and tell you who to cut. Cut Watkins for T.O, cut Pears/Morris for Mawae, cut Joseph for Henderson, cut Lawton for Hoover, cut Cooper if he loses from Pitts.
T.O is perenial pro bowler when he got a good QB, with a garbage QBs with the Bills, he was able to produce more then any receiver we got in this team. T.O will have more then 1000 yards and at least 7 touch downs playing with Campbell. Mawae will solidify the OL and help the young rookies, Henderson will start every down and help against the run, Hoover is better option then FB we got, Pitts is a coming off a knee injury, he still can produce and might be better option then aging Cooper.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Carlisle was on one or two Dungver playoff teams
playoff not superbowl
May 9th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
we’re a young team. Huff has won a natoional cham[piondship. Mcclain has won a national championship. Lamarr Houston has played for a national championship. If these guys can’t do it something is wrong.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
We still need to win………period
May 9th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
# the_big_one_of_83 Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Carlisle was on one or two Dungver playoff teams
playoff not superbowl
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thats what i said. right?
May 9th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
# Raiders4eve Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Message to AL.
Please sign T.O, Mawae, Henderson, Hoover and Pitts. I will even help you and tell you who to cut. Cut Watkins for T.O, cut Pears/Morris for Mawae, cut Joseph for Henderson, cut Lawton for Hoover, cut Cooper if he loses from Pitts.
T.O is perenial pro bowler when he got a good QB, with a garbage QBs with the Bills, he was able to produce more then any receiver we got in this team. T.O will have more then 1000 yards and at least 7 touch downs playing with Campbell. Mawae will solidify the OL and help the young rookies, Henderson will start every down and help against the run, Hoover is better option then FB we got, Pitts is a coming off a knee injury, he still can produce and might be better option then aging Cooper.
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more guys to cut hiram eugene, stanford routt & sam williams
May 9th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
priesttj good to see you. some people have been looking for you.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Routt sucks
May 9th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Message to AL.
Please sign T.O, Mawae, Henderson, Hoover and Pitts. I will even help you and tell you who to cut. Cut Watkins for T.O, cut Pears/Morris for Mawae, cut Joseph for Henderson, cut Lawton for Hoover, cut Cooper if he loses from Pitts.
T.O is perenial pro bowler when he got a good QB, with a garbage QBs with the Bills, he was able to produce more then any receiver we got in this team. T.O will have more then 1000 yards and at least 7 touch downs playing with Campbell. Mawae will solidify the OL and help the young rookies, Henderson will start every down and help against the run, Hoover is better option then FB we got, Pitts is a coming off a knee injury, he still can produce and might be better option then aging Cooper.
this is my type of fan plan insed on his thoughts not just some bull that people say will work
May 9th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
# priesttj Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
We still need to win………period
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we will now that your boy got fired!!
May 9th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Carlisle was on one or two Dungver playoff teams
playoff not superbowl
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thats what i said. right?
sure just making sure we on the same page
May 9th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Priesttj
Wassup brother. I havent seen you around lately, hope you doing good. What’s your thoughts about the Raiders, you know I wasn’t a fan of JR but end of the day we want our team to win, I think campbell gives us the best choice, you might think JR gave us that, I respect your opinion, but whatelse do you think this team needs to win?
May 9th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
i would like to see what balt would want for jared gaither and what buff would want for fred jackson…
May 9th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
these ideas is how u sell tickets and merchindise more tv time
May 9th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSS!!!! mutha fkkkkerssss
May 9th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
big al time to put the plan in order to compete this yr and thru your last YRs
May 9th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
30 year raider Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
i would like to see what balt would want for jared gaither and what buff would want for fred jackson…
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Buffalo is going to keep Fred Jackson. Marshawn Lynch is the one for sale.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
i dont think we are done wheeling and dealing yet…
May 9th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
They need to make sure that whever plays QB is protected. They need to slidify that Oline. I like The players we drafted if they can coach them up well enough to open holes and protect the QB. that’s the key.
As far as Russell is concerned I’m done talking about that. He had a chance to be good and didn’t seize it. There were other mitigating factors but it’s all a matter of opinion. My biggest issue with him was the partying and hanging out. Then he refused to renegotiate his deal and that was it for me.
The Raiders are as much at fault at he is, but he was getting horrible advise from someone. I’m a little aprehensive about DMC and DHB but we’ll see.
I love the defense and everything they’ve done. Especially in the front7 we should be able to wreak havoc. Lamarr Houston was and McClain were outstanding selections.
This Jacoby Ford kid and Warren Mcfadden will surprise. We’re not quite ready for primetime but we’re on our way.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
dam i need a job on staff for this knowledge have
May 9th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
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Buffalo is going to keep Fred Jackson. Marshawn Lynch is the one for sale.
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need 2 look into this one!! sometimes guys get homesick and need to come back to familiar surroundings..
May 9th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
priesttj Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
They need to make sure that whever plays QB is protected. They need to slidify that Oline. I like The players we drafted if they can coach them up well enough to open holes and protect the QB. that’s the key.
As far as Russell is concerned I’m done talking about that. He had a chance to be good and didn’t seize it. There were other mitigating factors but it’s all a matter of opinion. My biggest issue with him was the partying and hanging out. Then he refused to renegotiate his deal and that was it for me.
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well said i leave it at that…
May 9th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
priesttj the raiders fugged up Russell. o well. JAson Campbell. bring him on.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
henderson and mc clain would be nasty in that front 7
May 9th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
# Just Win Says:
May 9th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
priesttj the raiders fugged up Russell. o well
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i think its the other way around!! to the tune of 39,000.000.00
May 9th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
j campbell is ready to lead us out of this hole that is a top ten offseason pick up for us
May 9th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
There is a team that comes from the depths of hell and shocks the football world every year. The Raiders are that team this year. We can be a top ten defense this year. As much as I like Morrison he constantly ran himself out of plays and could not get off blocks fast enough. McClain alone will drastically improve our run defense. We could have easily been 8-8 last year with average QB play all season. 10-6 and playoff bound!
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May 9th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
i thought we got robbed vs san dog in wk 1 and the KC game at home Grads has us driving for the winning score but the ball hits DHB in the head floats in the air and gets picked off!! even with the crap we had out there we could have easily been 7-9.. i see us at 9-7… maybe if we catch a break 10-6
May 9th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
10-6 could win the div this season
May 9th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
later guys bedtime
May 9th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Guy’s predicting the record is like predictin the weather 6 months ahead of time. Wait until you see what we have first we haven’t even seen this team yet.
What if Chaz gets hurt again? DMC goes down again? We lose the LT and Seymour gets hurt. Then what will we be? Right now we have a ton of work to do.
Let’s be about the work that needs to get done then hope like hell we stay healthy. I’d like to win our 1st game of the season once before ever predicting a season record. We still don’t really know who the starting QB will be, sure we think we do but until our first 3 preseason, games who knows.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Both SD games should have been wins. The home game against KC. Washington at home if Grads did not get hurt. Reaches I know, but very possible. We will actually have a threat returning kicks in the form of Jacoby Ford. I think Hue Jackson will utilize our pieces on offense instantly making everyone better. Bush should get the rock 20 times a game and McFadden should be on the field 70% of the time whether as aback, reciever etc, creating mismatches and alot of one on ones outside. I am more excited than I have been in years because the Raiders are bringing in the right players and making everyone accountable for their actions which goes a long way in the locker room.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
It definately revolves around health.
May 9th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
To Dallas Braden: CONGRATS FOR BEING PERFECT ON MOMS DAY!
May 10th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Ufk Monte Poole. Never misses a chance at a back hand or 20.
May 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Priesttj Says: March 26th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Armond and Debo, you see what I mean. Now he showed up at 290 I would like to know who weighed him in. Because the Raiders never weighed him when he got here. That’s what I was told. I’ve talked to player that are out there with him everyday and they say he’s lost a lot of weight especially Tyvon Branch. But our weight specialist GG knows different.
Jhill,
It’s a awaste of time and energy worrying abut things that haven’t happened. I gaurantee you this Russell will be a Raider this season and into the forseable future wether McNabb is here or not.
Priesttj Says: March 26th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Raideman99, pisses that he might be doing things right doesn’t it. You can’t wait until he fails and gets cut. Right? hate him don’t ya’?
Tooo bad sucka he’s still here and will be a much better playr than any of you will be able to stand.
Keep hating! it’s even getting fun to watching your frustration.
Priesttj Says: March 26th, 2010 at 10:01 am
RRS, We’ll see who’s 3rd string when the season starts, I can gaurantee you it wont be Russell. It might be Gradkowski especially after what Cable said about him.
You’re writing stories long before you’re even close to having a clue what might happen. At this point pumpkin Russell looks like he might be the one. Wether you realize it or not.
Priesttj Says: March 24th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
You call it hate I call it reality. Sure Russell is to blame for the interest in McNabb. But if Gradkowski was so great we wouldn’t need McNabb either, right?
The coaches and the owner know Grads is journeyman QB at best. That is the reason why the interest in McNabb or else we stand pat. IMO Russell is head and shoulder better than either Frye or Grads he’sjust trying to get it together but it will take some time he’s still a young QB……….period and I want to make the playoffs this year. With McNabb that is entirely possible.
Priesttj Says: March 25th, 2010 at 12:01 am
Debo,
exactly because they’re just waiting to see him fail, it’s crazy but true. It would almost be better for Grads to start and then bring in Russell if he falters or gets hurt. But the truth is if Russell is right when training camp starts Gradshas no chance of beating him out. That kid is so freakin talented and that gun he has for an arm is so lethal any pritection he gets if someone can get deep it’s 6 points.
Priesttj Says: March 24th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Anyone who says they wouldn’t give a 1st rnd pick to get a player of McNabbs calibre just doesn’t understand this sport. Start watching knitting it’s more your speed.
That kind of talent is rare and very di9fficult to come by, that’s what Russell should apire to become. A few years with DMc and then the rest with Russell and it changes EVERYTHING………….period
Priesttj Says: February 28th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Jhill,
I gaurantee you even in that quote by Cable the naysayers will pick out whatever they can spin that negative and blow it out of proportion. When if you just let it say what it’s saying. It’s simple the kid will compete……period
Priesttj Says: April 15th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
To all you wishful thinkers, Gradkowski wasn’t going to win that job anyway. Russell is already out in front as this years starter. Grads needed this time to prep for the system Hue’s bringing in. Boller already knows it and Russell will solidify the starting spot before Grads is ready. It would be a major upset for Grads to win that job.
The mere fact that DHb is developing the way that he is, is reason enough as long as Russell continues to improve. Most of you just don’t get it, DHB was drafted for Russell they will wrk long and hard to make that connection work. Because if there is a mandate from Big Al that is certainly it ifrst and foremost. That comb has the chance to be as dangerous as there is in the NFL. Hue must make that work.
Russell was draftd for Moss and Moss left so Big Al bypassed a need to get his Randy Moss(DHB). Anyone who claims to be a Raider fan should know this. They want to strike fear in the rest of the league. Yu may laugh but if those two develope some sort of chemistry it can make this offense very difficult to defend.
Priesttj Says: April 15th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
NorthernD,
then why aren’t they starters in this league since they excel at those most important aspects of the game? they both been ran outta more twons than the James brothers.
Damn you guy’s are stupid. If Frye and Gards were that damn good why is Russell favored to start for the Raiders? Why didn’t they get 1st rnd tenders did anyone GM’s cme beating down our doors to get either of them?
This game is seriously on you guy’s. They gave Grads a 3rd rnd tender and NO ONE called. WHY??????
Priesttj Says: April 15th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
You idiots better hope Grads keeps his job because Boller might impress to the point to where Grads is on the outside looking in………period
Then you’ll all look like fools!! especially when Russell is leading this team to wins and Grads is carry his luggage.
Priesttj Says: April 15th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Debo
I got a strong feeling as well that Russell is going to put on a show this offseason. He’s going take this job early and show why he was drafted #1 overall.
They think they saw something at his proday if he’s what I think he is we’ll see the reall Russell this season. Just saying…
Priesttj Says: April 16th, 2010 at 10:36 am
When Russell is the starter and the Raiders are winning I want everyone of you naysayers to line up and sing praises to the Priest of the Blackhole. You dig?
Not that I’m the one doing the playing but that I told you so……. At that time I will tell you alll what you missed which is so obvious to anyone who really knws what to look for instead of listening to a bunch of people who have never met nor care to know the truth about that kid.
Now if between now and the start of the season he regresses from where he is right now and gets off track I’ll be the first to admit I’m wrong and you can have your say.
Agreed????????
Priesttj Says: April 4th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Well now that McNabb ain’t gonna happen, gotta focus on the guy’s here. Here’s to hoping the Skelton kid is a Raider I think he has something not real sure about him. Just like his size and arm strength plus the fact fact that he started 3 years if I’m not mistaken. I would love to see some film on him.
I’m so sick of hearing about Gradkowski and his great ability. Anyone with an iota of objectivity knows this kid is risky business. The only thing that makes me feel somewhat secure is what I’m hearing from camp about Russell.
After the draft we’ll all have a good chance to see if it’s true or not. But if it is, it’s very promising.
Priesttj Says: April 4th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I wouldn’t touch Clausen that guy’s ego is 3x’s the size of his talent. He is a whole other set of problems especially for an orgainzation in the mess that we’re in we need someone better who’s willing to lead us out. Smeone who doesn’t think he’s larger than the franchise.
It may take Russell all year long to get out of the tailspin but once he’s out you’ll have a phenom at QB. He’s working very hard from all accts. They are working before and after prectice with the WR’s and QB’s to develope chemistry. Hopefully through OTA’s and mini camps by training camp the should be much better than last year.
Priesttj Says: April 1st, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Chris in NY, get a clue bro. Grads is a wannabe. He is what you use if you nothing else. If you have a choice Grads is the last thing you want at QB it puzzles me that guy’s in here think this kid is some kind of player.
If you put him on the open market you’d get a huge yawn. To think he is anything more than a stopgap is ridiculous.
Priesttj Says: April 1st, 2010 at 11:22 pm
You guy’s are delusional. You think Tom Cable wants to go into next year with Gradkowski at QB you’re crazy. Cable was more pissed at Russell than pleased with Grads. He knows that if he starts with Grads he is hoping that at some point Russell is ready to take over. They are after McNabb for a reason they DON”T want to go a full season with those two journeyman if Russell doesn’t come through. If Grads were anything NEAR a sure thing McNabb wouldn’t even be a consideration. But they are desparate not to have to play those guy’s.
The media doesn’t spin it that way but I’m telling you everything I hear is based around Russell when they talk starters and I’m talking about the PLAYERS they meation Russell not Gradkowski. Forget what you’re hearing in the media. I’m telling what the players are saying. And they are raving about Russell at this point.
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LMFAO!!
May 10th, 2010 at 12:15 am
Now if between now and the start of the season he regresses from where he is right now and gets off track I’ll be the first to admit I’m wrong and you can have your say.
Agreed????????
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Hmmm…well…..here’s my say…..You are a f’n idiot!
May 10th, 2010 at 12:19 am
I got a strong feeling as well that Russell is going to put on a show this offseason. He’s going take this job early and show why he was drafted #1 overall.
They think they saw something at his proday if he’s what I think he is we’ll see the reall Russell this season. Just saying…
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ROFL!
May 10th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Priesttj Says: April 15th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
You idiots better hope Grads keeps his job because Boller might impress to the point to where Grads is on the outside looking in………period
Then you’ll all look like fools!! especially when Russell is leading this team to wins and Grads is carry his luggage.
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Gradkowski will be getting paid to play QB this year. Your boy dumfuk fatboy will be shining shoes in a few years.
May 10th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Priesttj Says: March 24th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Anyone who says they wouldn’t give a 1st rnd pick to get a player of McNabbs calibre just doesn’t understand this sport. Start watching knitting it’s more your speed.
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So….since Al didn’t give p a first for McNabb when he was there for the picking, should he start watching knitting?
You are a colossal moron.
May 10th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Priesttj Says: March 26th, 2010 at 10:01 am
RRS, We’ll see who’s 3rd string when the season starts, I can gaurantee you it wont be Russell
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Well, at least you were right about this one. He certainly won’t be the 3rt string QB. He’ll be at home eating pigskins.
May 10th, 2010 at 12:51 am
I guess Priesttj was gone, but not forgotten.
May 10th, 2010 at 4:49 am
[...] coordinator Hue Jackson may control the level of interest the Oakland Raiders have in acquiring Jared Gaither from the [...]
May 10th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Rams OT Alex Barron signed his tender.
Ravens CB Samari Rolle retired.
slow weekend for football news. I thought some FA’s might be getting signed with OTA’s just around the corner ???
Raiders are content with Rock Cartwright, Michael Bennett, John Owens & Joey Thomas it seems. (I can’t remember if Kyle Boller was brought in before or after the draft)
is this a good thing or bad thing?
May 10th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Payton: Saints not interested in Russell
METAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says he doesn’t think now would be the right time for New Orleans to bring in former LSU star JaMarcus Russell.
Russell was a popular college player in Louisiana, putting together a highlight-filled LSU career that led Oakland to make him the No. 1 overall draft choice of 2007. But Russell struggled with the Raiders, who released him on Thursday after thee seasons.
Payton says it’s newsworthy when a top draft choice is released after only three seasons and that players like Russell often get a second chance in the NFL.
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He’d rather have Chase Daniel (undrafted last year from Podunk) or Sean Canfield (7th round rookie)
LOL! anybody surprised?
May 10th, 2010 at 6:04 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, ROCKSTAR.NEXT YEAR WILL BE A BIG YEAR 4 QB’S IN THE DRAFT, I HEARD 1 OR 2 OF THE TALKING HEADS SAY DURING THIS YEARS DRAFT..
May 10th, 2010 at 6:15 am
good morning AM crew!
Dirt Lot: don’t the “experts” say that every year?
2 or 3 can’t miss prospects …
hopefully Jason Campbell will produce and we won’t be in that conversation next year
May 10th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Good Morning Nation…I know, I know…a little late, but…
New week, new adventure! Happy Monday, AM Crew!!!
May 10th, 2010 at 6:20 am
good mornin’ Hwnrdr!
I told you we should have traded JaWalrus for a Humuhumunukunukuapua’a …
now we’ve got nothing to show for $39 million
May 10th, 2010 at 6:22 am
At least the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would at least keep swimming…or die trying! LOL
May 10th, 2010 at 6:26 am
haha. great point!
May 10th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Wow, Priest was taking a beating here last night.
Warms my heart!
I predict the same for Dakota – just a matter of time.
May 10th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Good Morning Raider Nation
Coffee’s on me.
May 10th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Exla…Thank you!!!
Bo…Priest always takes a beating on here, you think Dakota will suffer the same fate?
May 10th, 2010 at 6:39 am
BSJ: regarding McFadden
well, it’s either him or you!
May 10th, 2010 at 6:40 am
good morning Exla.
think I will have some coffee
great weekend for everybody ???
May 10th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Weekend was good! Had a little party at the house, and seen Iron man 2. Could have been worse! lol
May 10th, 2010 at 6:46 am
seen Iron man 2
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Hwnrdr: how was it? as good as the first one? better?
same actors?
May 10th, 2010 at 6:49 am
Priest is probably trying to sell his #2 Game Jerseys on E-Bay. He would have sold the pants but too many splinters in them from last season.
May 10th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Rockstar, I think it was better. Yes, same actors, except for Roadie…1st one was Terrence Howard (who was a better fit), 2nd one was Don Cheadle (who pulled it off, but still…). Seems like they are moving towards the Avengers movie with this one though…Scarlett Johannsen as Black Widow was interesting!
May 10th, 2010 at 6:52 am
it does the heart good to find the A.M. Crew in here having coffee while sharing Humuhumu anecdotes.
who have the b’days today? DMAC and VegasRaider? so happy birthday it is once again.
and on this day in 1855 took birth one of the great beings to visit this planet in recent centuries, the Swamiji Sri Yukteswar Giri.
Aum. Amen.
May 10th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Priest is gearing up for the season and could give a fugg what the haters say. So what he supported our #1 overall pick and every other Raider on the squad?!?!
May 10th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Next Tuesday can’t get here fast enough.
My main focal point is without question going to be the Oline!
CMON Bruce Campbell! Unseating Carlisle can’t be that hard bruh!
May 10th, 2010 at 7:00 am
the cure for McF’s fumble-itis may lie in nature -
see:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27285982
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the McFallDown-itis and the injury bug are other matters.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Break up the A’s!
May 10th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Someone yesterday posted about LSU busts. Don’t forget about Harvey Williams:
http://photos.upi.com/slideshow/lbox/8d0ae2dbe7dd2e862ef82cf8e82d655e/BUF98121303.jpg
May 10th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Good morning all.
Milk,no sugar.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:22 am
BoSJack,
when interviewed after the game, Senhor Perfecto Dallas Braden said that the Hall of Fame had already called about items from the game but they will be left will what they can find as Braden is going to donate his cap, glove and spikes to his hometown’s (Stockton, Ca.)HOF and the game ball is going to his grandmother who helped raise him.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:25 am
You lot are so lucky!The premiership finished yesterday and all I’ve got until September is cricket and the freaking world cup.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:28 am
NeilB,
once the oil spew in the Gulf of Mexico hits the right current sweeping past Florida Pete’s house and then swings northward it’ll eventually come toward the British Isles. The volcano should still be spitting as well. Soon you’ll be surrounded! (Hope you don’t own stock in BP.)
May 10th, 2010 at 7:29 am
My main focal point is without question going to be the Oline!
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Jhill: no worries
Mastermind Cable will take care of it. the same way he addressed the run defense
May 10th, 2010 at 7:32 am
has JaSizzler cleared waivers yet ???
is Dick Seymour the highest paid defensive player in the league yet ???
anybody know?
May 10th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Not to worry M.If you believe the press over here we’re going to buried like some latter day Pompeii.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:33 am
……..and M.Don’t mind the oil.It’ll get the french before it gets the brits!
May 10th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Mastermind Cable will take care of it. the same way he addressed the run defense
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Then we should be in REAL good shape!
May 10th, 2010 at 7:39 am
There should be a poll: What team is going to pick up jaMarcus Russell, if any?
May 10th, 2010 at 7:40 am
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for a cricket!
May 10th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Houston and Shaugnessy at ends solves the run to the edge problem that a few of you are still struggling to grasp.
I’ll take Seymour, Kelly, and McClain vs. ANY G-C-G combination in the league!
May 10th, 2010 at 7:41 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 7:32 am
has JaSizzler cleared waivers yet ???
is Dick Seymour the highest paid defensive player in the league yet ???
anybody know?
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russell has cleared waivers.
No one knows how the negotiating I’d going with mr dick Seymour.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Jhill…
I think it’s still early days for the Dline and that Wauffle will move people around until he’s happy with the line up.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:44 am
*** I’d = is ***
damn iPhone
May 10th, 2010 at 7:45 am
OL: Green & McQuistan out
DL: Warren & Ellis out
OL: Veldheer & Campbell added
DL: Houston & Cooper added
May 10th, 2010 at 7:48 am
I’ll take Seymour, Kelly, and McClain vs. ANY G-C-G combination in the league!
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what about the fullback?
and who says Seymour is playing DT full-time? he got the DE franchise tag – which is way more expensive than the DT tag …
May 10th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Like I say,nothing is set in stone for the Dline.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Off for some dinner.
Have a great Monday everyone.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:57 am
With Campbell in control at the helm, look for Zack Miller to have a big year, a pro bowl type year. The kid is a monster with heart, makes the catch and hangs on to the tamale. Go buy you #80 jersey now before they’re all gone.
By the way, GOOD MORNING RAIDER NATION.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:59 am
everybody wanted us to go get C Duke Preston last year, remember?
After 4 seasons with the Bills, they chose not to re-sign him and he became a free agent.
spent some time with GB & Dallas. now has retired
good thing we didn’t make a play for him!
May 10th, 2010 at 7:59 am
I think it’s still early days for the Dline and that Wauffle will move people around until he’s happy with the line up.
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Wassup man!
Well Kelly, Seymour, Shaugnessy, and Houston will be our main guys. Agree that we will see variations with Scott, Groves, Richardson, etc.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:00 am
good morning BIC!
Agreed. Zach Miller finally has a QB
May 10th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Well Kelly, Seymour, Shaugnessy, and Houston will be our main guys. Agree that we will see variations with Scott, Groves, Richardson, etc.
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no Bryant, Cooper, Joseph or Heard ???
May 10th, 2010 at 8:02 am
and who says Seymour is playing DT full-time? he got the DE franchise tag – which is way more expensive than the DT tag …
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Seymour is NOT going to be blocked one on one by ANY G or C in the league. 2 guys on Seymour leaves Kelly one on one and McClain filling holes. Good luck Mr FB, lol!
Seymour is going to be at all 4 positions.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Looking at our schedule this year, we better improve big time if we expect to go 500 or better. They’re some opponents who are on the upgrade as well. The “key” I believe will be in our on division and how we do, starting with the dischargers. On the plus side there, they have Norv Turner to contend with. He might be all that, but he’s never impressed me, especially when he had the helm here in Oakland.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Seymour is NOT going to be blocked one on one by ANY G or C in the league. 2 guys on Seymour leaves Kelly one on one and McClain filling holes. Good luck Mr FB, lol!
Seymour is going to be at all 4 positions.
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source? link?
May 10th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Jhill: if Seymour was such a force against the run, how come we finished 29th in the league in run defense?
same goes for Kelly, Bryant, Joseph, Shaughnessy, etc.
Kirk Morrison? LOL!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:16 am
the only one drinking the kool aid is you Jerry. Making excuses for Russell’s bismal performance while Bruce Almighty proved otherwise in the same games with the same recievers,coaches,line etc… puts you with OLD man AL the enabler……. ala Randy Moss “We could’nt satisfy him” screw that you paid him -he’s a pro -he didn’t satisfy us the fans – or Warren THE SAPP-It’s time to quit paying these prima donnas and listening to thier excuses for non performance or letting them bad mouth the organization. I believe Tom Cable finally got AL’s ear and convinced him via last seasons exhibition of Bruce outperforming Jamarcus that ATTITUDE is the problem like he’s been preaching since day one in turning this thing around. This is a team sport and individual CIRCUS acts must go and they won’t work well on any sucessful team. And Randy Moss won’t get that Ring cause he’s another selfish punk!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Jhill: if Seymour was such a force against the run, how come we finished 29th in the league in run defense?
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I believe it was linebacker play, and some weak play by the ends. Also, line rotation was not deep enough resulting in gassed players late in the game.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Leader O is here!!!!
Good morning You People!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:29 am
The Chiefs should pick up Russell as a third stringer so they can stick it to the Raiders just in case he ever develops.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:30 am
We did improve our Defense:
We added:
1- The Best MLB in this draft.
2- Base End/ DT who was rated as a top 10 DL in this draft, and should be the starter at LE by mid season.
3- CB (Jhill)
I like it!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Making excuses for Russell’s bismal performance while Bruce Almighty proved otherwise in the same games with the same recievers,coaches,line etc…
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you mean abysmal performance? or bismal as in pepto bismol because watching him play gives you an upset stomach?
Bruce was decent, but he was a world beater. If he was, we wouldn’t have traded for Jason Campbell.
Bruce played against the Steelers, Bengals, Cowboys, Chiefs & Redskins. those last two were half games – so really just 4 FULL games. 1 quarter of a season
threw 3 INT’s and lost 3 fumbles. so 6 TD’s & 6 turnovers isn’t exactly profound, but it’s impressive enough for a 3rd sting journeyman type to basically go 2-2 when called upon
May 10th, 2010 at 8:31 am
I believe it was linebacker play, and some weak play by the ends. Also, line rotation was not deep enough resulting in gassed players late in the game.
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And so do the coaches who actually broke down all the film. We have THREE new LBs this year and 2 new starters on the Dline.
FIVE of the front 7 guys have been replaced RRS. Including your boy Morrison and my boy Warren.
Let’s move forward!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:33 am
The Chiefs should pick up Russell as a third stringer
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ABP: he’d weigh 350 pounds before the season starts with all this good Podunk BBQ
May 10th, 2010 at 8:34 am
We also added a SLB (Wimbley) and another tweener DE/ OLB Groves)
On Offense, we added:
1- QB
2- OL
3- WR/ KR-PR
4- OC H Jackson
I like it!!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I can’t wait to see Zach Miller pancake Lamarr Houston in training camp.
YOU PEOPLE are going to flip out!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Raider O:
run defense – legalize it!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:40 am
threw 3 INT’s and lost 3 fumbles. so 6 TD’s & 6 turnovers isn’t exactly profound, but it’s impressive enough for a 3rd sting journeyman type to basically go 2-2 when called upon
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Exactly RRS …
The biggest thing about the Russell release to me is the APPEARANCE that things that were allowed when he came into the organization are NO LONGER tolerated.
If one of our rookies came in this year and was sleeping in meetings, I think it would be addressed as oppossed to what was allowed to fester with Russell, Woodson, and all the other players who didn’t respect the coaches because of the “Al dynamic”.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:41 am
CB (Jhill)
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Wassup O!
We HAD to address that from a depth perspective man. Looks like we got a good one in McFadden!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:42 am
I can’t wait to see Zach Miller pancake Lamarr Houston in training camp.
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Yeah, me too, lol!
May 10th, 2010 at 8:43 am
The Chiefs should pick up Russell as a third stringer
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That would be the last thing I want to see is him end up in the division.
Rather see him bust out and stay in Alabama.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:44 am
RR,
Post 243!
Are you smking again?! lol
May 10th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Jhill,
I agree that we needed a CB, but I didn’t want us to draft one in the top 3 RDs. I’m very happy with our draft. I give it an A-.
May 10th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Zach Miller is one concussion away from missing some serious time.
Pro Bowl calibre he may be but the league doesn’t any longer promote brain injuries the way it used to.
Tight end is a tough spot for the cabeza because of the pounding as a blocker and then the walloping when going over the middle as a receiver.
Not predicting the demise of Zach, just pointing out that his position could be precarious.
Mostly at this time of year as I hold hope that Hue Jack can get the O-line (oldsters and newcomers both) guided to how he wants them to work, I regard the next four months as a finger-crossing against severe injury to key participants. (That and getting the special teams pigeon to sign his tender. Vet minimum = a whole heapin’ helpin’ of birdseed. What’s the hold-up?)
May 10th, 2010 at 8:53 am
RR,
Look at it this way:
We have DTs and a big DE starting on the DL, so why are you freaking out?
LE: DT/ DE L Houston 6′3 305 pounds!!
DT: Seymour 6′6 310 pounds!!
DT: TK 6′6 315 pounds!!
RDE: Matt S 6′5 275 pounds!!
1205 pounds of athletic beef!!!
WLB: Scott 255
MLB: McClain 255
SLB: Wimbley 250
760 pounds of fast Strong Beef!!
I Like It!! lol
May 10th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Total pounds of our front 7: 1205 (DL, an avg of 300 pounds/ starter) + 760 (LBs, an avg of 250/ starter) = 1965 pounds!!!!
That’s Huge!!!
May 10th, 2010 at 9:14 am
That and getting the special teams pigeon to sign his tender. Vet minimum = a whole heapin’ helpin’ of birdseed. What’s the hold-up?
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LOL
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for birdseed!
May 10th, 2010 at 9:19 am
I need a haircut, Later Gents.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:19 am
ESPN’s Bill Williamson on Zach Miller: “Miller is so talented even JaMarcus Russell succeeded with him.”
lol…good point, Bill. That says a lot, indeed. I look forward to seeing what he will do this year. As pointed out by M Lonetree, the concussions are a concern.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Yesterday at the mom day brunch the woman stitting next to me, she in her late ’80’s, expressed her delight at the dismissal of JaMierda from Raiderland.
yep even little old white-haired ladies who seldom follow football know that excising JaMalignancy was a very healthy choice.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:29 am
On Haynesworth being unhappy in Washington….look, him being unhappy could be good for other teams looking to add a stout DT, I get that. But what kind of person is this to be throwing fits after having already been paid 32 million in his short time in Washington? 32 MILLION! And now, his teammates are calling him out.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:35 am
people dont like T.O but they want haynesworth thats grand
May 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
henderson is cheaper than haynesworth and has the same crazy motor
May 10th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Haynesworth is not a 3-4 NT or DE. that is why he wants to be traded to a 4-3 team. it’s not about money, his teammates, the coaching staff, the city or his team.
It’s a bad career move. PERIOD.
Marcus Stoud is now a 3-4 DE in Buffalo, just like Glenn Dorsey in KC. and Sapp once upon a time in Oakland.
how many 350+ pound 3-4 DE’s do you know in the league?
that describes Fat Albert’s situation in Washington. they are putting him in a position to flop. this will hinder his Pro Bowl ability, Hall of Fame ability and his future contract(s). the NFL is a business and Albert wants to remain a 4-3 NT. the Redskins playing hardball is pretty jacked up, even though they do own his rights.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:41 am
It’s a bad career move. PERIOD.
Rockstar – you taking a page out of the priesttj blogging handbook? lol…
May 10th, 2010 at 9:43 am
you taking a page out of the priesttj blogging handbook?
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Priest defended the worst bust in Raider history.
I’m defending one of the best 4-3 NT’s in the league. Pro Bowler.
please explain your comment …
May 10th, 2010 at 9:46 am
It was the usage of PERIOD after your ‘bad career move’ comment.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Fat Albert + Kirk Morrison would be better than Bryant/Kelly + Rolando McClain.
Word. Print That
May 10th, 2010 at 9:48 am
perhaps fat albert and the walrus can pool whatever ill-gotten resources they have remaining and open a restaurant.
dePraved and JaBuster’s.
(all menu items to be slathered in lard.)
featuring “I don’t 3-4″ scrapple
and “the chosen one” loaf made from innards and side pork.
(just don’t order the “#2″ ’cause you won’t like what it’s made from.)
May 10th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Our front seven is pretty big.
They look good getting off the bus.
Let’s hope they stop the run.
Who’s the guy who says :
“we was GASHED.
GASHED I tell you !!! “
May 10th, 2010 at 9:48 am
henderson is cheaper than haynesworth
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go get big John Henderson!
Mike Waufle could slap him AND Tommy Kelly in the face before games
May 10th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Yeah post 175 is more proof how much ol Priessty is off his rocker.
LMAO!
May 10th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Who’s the guy who says :
“we was GASHED.
GASHED I tell you !!! “
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4eva ???
May 10th, 2010 at 9:52 am
perhaps fat albert and the walrus can pool whatever ill-gotten resources they have remaining and open a restaurant.
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running a restaurant (or any business) requires work.
count JaSizzler out!
May 10th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Rather have Henderson ahead of Haynesworth…..easily as of now at least, cause Hendu is far cheaper.
Only way the team should get Haynes is if he restructures down….waaaaay down that fat silly contract he has now with Wash.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Only way the team should get Haynes is if he restructures down….waaaaay down that fat silly contract he has now with Wash.
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I heard he’s only making $18 million over the next 3 years ???
thats cheaper than Tommy Kelly, isn’t it?
May 10th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I am all for signing TO. He is the best of what is out there at WR right now.
I don’t see anyone with more talent getting cut or traded.
The Raiders need another good WR. Murphy is the only NFL Ready WR on the roster.
Schilens can’t stay healthy and DHB can’t catch.
May 10th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I’ll take Laveranues Coles or Muhsin Muhammad.
pass on Terrell Owens. he dropped more balls than Murphy or Heyward-Bey last year!
May 10th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Drops:
Coles – 4
Moose – 4
DHB – 6
Murphy – 9
Owens – 10
May 10th, 2010 at 9:58 am
# Raider O Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Total pounds of our front 7: 1205 (DL, an avg of 300 pounds/ starter) + 760 (LBs, an avg of 250/ starter) = 1965 pounds!!!!
That’s Huge!!!
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“POUNDS BABY….POUNDS!!”
- The Jerky Boys
May 10th, 2010 at 10:00 am
except for an occasional Braylon Edwards, T.O. always leads the league in dropped passes. He has for fifteen years.
May 10th, 2010 at 10:01 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I’ll take Laveranues Coles or Muhsin Muhammad.
pass on Terrell Owens. he dropped more balls than Murphy or Heyward-Bey last year!
^^^^^^^^^
Coles would be a good pickup….IF healthy….
May 10th, 2010 at 10:02 am
So are you guys watching world Cup in Ice hockey??
Bwahahaha, LOL, Of course you dont, no reason to see USA got beat by a pixie-land like Denmark, huh? LOL….
There are more Icehockey-players in Dallas, than there are in the entire country, LOL and you go beat, how funny is that ?
May 10th, 2010 at 10:02 am
I’ll take Laveranues Coles or Muhsin Muhammad.
pass on Terrell Owens. he dropped more balls than Murphy or Heyward-Bey last year!
go look at T.O numbers on post 123 u r tripping plus the bills QB sucked last year
May 10th, 2010 at 10:04 am
the Jets gave draft picks & a nice contract for Braylon Edwards.
he gave them 35 catches, 541 yards & 4 TD’s in return
10 dropped balls!
ouch
May 10th, 2010 at 10:04 am
“Missile Mike” Mitchell + front 7 beef = RB pain
yay.
May 10th, 2010 at 10:04 am
except for an occasional Braylon Edwards, T.O. always leads the league in dropped passes. He has for fifteen years.
if u catch double digit TD every yr i can take that plus you can get open alot is what that means
May 10th, 2010 at 10:05 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Only way the team should get Haynes is if he restructures down….waaaaay down that fat silly contract he has now with Wash.
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I heard he’s only making $18 million over the next 3 years ???
thats cheaper than Tommy Kelly, isn’t it?
^^^^^^^^^
Don’t know….but I would still rather have Hendu at a bargain price. “Only” 18 million over 3 years?? Thats 6 million a year….! haha
Kelly will be restructuring down his deal during the season or in the off season or he will be cut as well most likely unless he steps it up this year.
May 10th, 2010 at 10:07 am
RaiderRockstar did u see those numbers plus coles couldnt make it work with bret favre so screw coles moose maybe but coles hell no
May 10th, 2010 at 10:09 am
go look at T.O numbers on post 123 u r tripping plus the bills QB sucked last year
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55 catches for 829 yards & 5 TD’s last year?
does that excuse 10 drops and the POTENTIAL for a loud mouthed turd in the locker room or on the sidelines?
the only guy in Jason Campbell’s face should be Hue Jackson.
and do we need somebody mixing it up with the play caller or WR Coach?
so what if he acted like a model citizen in Buffalo?
all 3 stops prior he was a malcontent. and why didn’t Buffalo give him another year or two if he has something left in the tank ???
May 10th, 2010 at 10:14 am
“Only” 18 million over 3 years?? Thats 6 million a year….! haha
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DK: Tommy Kelly was paid out more than $25 million over the past 3 years (2007-2009)
the contract he signed prior to the 2007 season was for 7 years, $50.5 million
from Wiki:
On February 28, 2008, the Oakland Raiders signed Kelly to the largest contract ever given to a defensive tackle on the eve of free agency. Kelly, a defensive end scheduled to move to defensive tackle in 2008, signed a seven-year, $50.5 million contract with $18.125 million in guarantees and$ 25.125 million in the first three years.
May 10th, 2010 at 10:14 am
How old is Mush…he has to be just as old as TO is BO!
May 10th, 2010 at 10:16 am
at 36 years old Terrell Owens finally decides to become a high character guy?
nah. something is fishy
May 10th, 2010 at 10:18 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 10:14 am
“Only” 18 million over 3 years?? Thats 6 million a year….! haha
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DK: Tommy Kelly was paid out more than $25 million over the past 3 years (2007-2009)
the contract he signed prior to the 2007 season was for 7 years, $50.5 million
from Wiki:
On February 28, 2008, the Oakland Raiders signed Kelly to the largest contract ever given to a defensive tackle on the eve of free agency. Kelly, a defensive end scheduled to move to defensive tackle in 2008, signed a seven-year, $50.5 million contract with $18.125 million in guarantees and$ 25.125 million in the first three years.
^^^^^^^^
Like I said….I think Kelly and that fat ugly contract are next on the chopping block for the Raiders, unless he restructures down which he might be more willing to do than the dumb lazy JaMierda Russell
May 10th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Tell me priesttj wasn’t in here last night calling people idiots after telling us HOW J Russell was on his way to a GREAT season, in shape, seizing the job, etc etc
Jhill, you are a ball licking a$$wipe.
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# jhill Says:
May 10th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Priest is gearing up for the season and could give a fugg what the haters say. So what he supported our #1 overall pick and every other Raider on the squad?!?!
May 10th, 2010 at 10:20 am
numbers dont lie 144 carreer TD with so many different guys throwing him the ball and his longest td came last YR 98 yds
May 10th, 2010 at 10:21 am
DK: Moose turned 37 last week, T.O. turns 37 in december
but Moose is and always has been a vet mentor type. never complained about playing time or demanding the ball. never hesitant to take a young guy under his wing and never dropped so many passes!
Moose would just be an insurance policy in Oakland. that’s what we need.
the hope is for Schilens, Higgins, Heyward-Bey and Murphy to step it up and one of those guys to emerge as a #1 go to receiver. not Owens as #1 WR for a 1-year stopgap
May 10th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Moose is from Michigan.
no wonder Raider O doesn’t like him!
May 10th, 2010 at 10:26 am
No old guys past there prime , I think Al got over that in 08
May 10th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Michael Turner heard some fat jokes one year ago when he may have weighed close to 260 pounds in minicamp. Some said the 5-foot-10 Turner looked like a fullback.
Turner said he is back at his listed weight of 244 pounds, thanks to a renewed commitment to proper diet and conditioning.
Even Mughelli is impressed.
“I definitely see a difference,” Mughelli said. “He’s done a lot this year working on the treadmill, the step machine. Whatever he can do to get some of that weight off, he’s doing it. Mike’s done a good job and I think it’s going to show this season.”
Turner also earned compliments for his trimmer look from coach Mike Smith, who said the running back has fully recovered from an ankle injury that forced him to miss five of the last seven games in 2009.
“I thought Michael looked very good,” Smith said. “No ill effects from the ankle. I thought he was putting his foot in the ground and cutting, and that was the big thing we wanted to make sure we saw, his ability to cut.
“I think he’s in great shape. He spent a lot of time this offseason with our athletic performance department working very, very hard.”
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Haven’t read anything like this about Mike Bush!
May 10th, 2010 at 10:32 am
we dont need the model citizen cuz other than buffalo he caught ten plus TD in his career who had more than 5 td for us last yr
May 10th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Just say no to T.O. I’m not saying T.O. is washed up,but the NFL already knows his entire playbook and it’s easy to read!!!
May 10th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Murphy would have had 5 TD’s last year, but the refs robbed us on Week 1 MNF …
May 10th, 2010 at 10:36 am
but Moose is and always has been a vet mentor type. never complained about playing time or demanding the ball. never hesitant to take a young guy under his wing and never dropped so many passes!
he dosent want to win as bade if u ask me dosent complain about PT we should resign walker if hes not going to want to be on the field desire to win is gone
May 10th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Murphy would have had 5 TD’s last year, but the refs robbed us on Week 1 MNF …
shoulda coulda woulda but not 5 no WR
May 10th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Schilens: 7th rounder
Higgins: 3rd rounder
Heyward-Bey: 1st rounder
Murphy: 4th rounder
Ford: 4th rounder
thats quite a few draft picks spent on these youngsters.
if we resort to bringing in a 36 or 37 year old guy in free agency that nobody else wants to be the #1 WR, go ahead and chalk up another 5 win season for the franchise … I personally don’t think our WR corps is that bad. especially now that they have a QB under center who can throw an accurate ball
May 10th, 2010 at 10:42 am
83: Moose doesn’t want to win?
LOL!
link? source?
not every WR that wants to win acts like a diva
May 10th, 2010 at 10:44 am
A vet WR is needed on this team for leadership and depth purposes though…..without a doubt.
May 10th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Jhill,
Ol Priessty is a clown and lets just leave it at that……
May 10th, 2010 at 10:47 am
u have got to be kidding me moose had 1 TD and hes better than T.O
May 10th, 2010 at 10:50 am
u have got to be kidding me moose had 1 TD and hes better than T.O
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better for leadership and depth purposes – without a doubt.
May 10th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Raiders expect/assume Chaz is the vet WR that’s going to mentor the young WRs.
I like Chaz but that injury bug keep biting him.
May 10th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I’ll tell you what:
if Chaz Schilens or Louis Murphy start the season on the PUP list or land on IR at some point during the season – sign Terrell Owens as a stopgap to finish out the season …
but not before or until then!
May 10th, 2010 at 10:56 am
we do need that one touchdown dont we rockstar
May 10th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Raiders expect/assume Chaz is the vet WR that’s going to mentor the young WRs.
I like Chaz but that injury bug keep biting him.
exactly what i keep saying he might have to go just like oneal
May 10th, 2010 at 11:01 am
new post T.O. worshippers!
May 10th, 2010 at 11:04 am
get owens now mto have some kind of chemistry with the team /offense not in preseason or something stupid this is the NFL and some one will get hurt in this rec core so get him now
May 10th, 2010 at 11:10 am
TO is better than every WR we have , if we had a good young crop than no but come on Chaz is not gonna be a no 1 or Murphy no way.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Lakers in 5 vs Magic with Queen James crying at home.
May 10th, 2010 at 11:16 am
TO is better than every WR we have , if we had a good young crop than no but come on Chaz is not gonna be a no 1 or Murphy no way.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Lakers in 5 vs Magic with Queen James crying at home.
thats what im talking about screw LBJ
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