Has JaMarcus found a new home?
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Cincinnati Bengals long have been a haven for misfits, players of questionable character and those who run afoul of the law. So, perhaps it should come as no surprise that the Bengals have been linked to Raiders cast-off quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
We must caution you that the source of this information is, um, a tad shaky and questionable. The news comes from Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, the player who doesn’t even realize that his changed last name means “eight five” and not eighty five, his jersey number.
“Jamarcus Russel, you on twitter, if not its cool ill see you in #minicamp , ooopsss, did I just leak that info #ocnn,” Ochocinco tweeted, twittered or something along those social networking lines.
Translation: “JaMarcus Russell, you on Twitter? If not, it’s cool. I’ll see you in mini camp. Oops, did I just leak that info?”
Yes, Chad, you did. You just promoted your self-named Ochocinco News Network by telling people that the Bengals are bringing in Russell for a tryout or that they signed him before your team’s mini camp. Not sure if Bengals coach Marvin Lewis knows about this or not.
We’ll take Ochocinco’s word for it and operate under the assumption that the Bengals are the first team to step forward and say, “Sure, we’ll take a look at the player you paid $39 million and used the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Why not? it won’t cost us much if it doesn’t work out.”
Russell can be had for as little as $620,000, the minimum base salary for a fourth-year player.
The Raiders gave Russell the starting job in 2008, his first full season, based on his draft status and their sizable investment. Russell won’t be given anything in Cincinnati except a chance to show that he has the desire to make something of his NFL career.
The Bengals are Carson Palmer’s team, which isn’t a bad thing where Russell is concerned because he could learn from a proven player and take the time to change his ways after three seasons of playing overweight, missing meetings, frustrating coaches and offensive coordinators, all under the glaring spotlight that shines on first-round picks.
The Bengals, Russell and Team Russell haven’t confirmed Ochocinco’s breaking news. Until then, people will have plenty of time to compile one liners about Russell and a team that doesn’t discriminate about the track record of the players it signs finally finding each other.
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May 11th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
First Biotches
May 11th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
LMAO
YOU CAN HAVE HIM!
May 11th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Tell Marvin Lewis priesttj & JaMeatloaf are a package deal. Take them both!
May 11th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
WORK for $620,000?
Why not just enjoy my $39,000,000 and relax?
It’s so simple now.
— Jamarcus
May 11th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I’d honestly be surprised and a little impressed if Russell actually signed somewhere else for the league minimum. I mean, this guy made a cool $39Mill doin diddly-squat…why would he bust his rear for a measly $620K?
I hope he sucks for the rest of his life. I’d love to hear about him gambling, partying, and blinging his fortunes away livin in Vegas or something weighing 380 pounds someday.
May 11th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Jason Campbell QB Rating game log
Week 1 – 93.6 Giants Loss 23-17
Week 2 – 85.7 Rams Win 9-7
Week 3 – 97.6 Lions Loss 19-14
Week 4 – 70.5 Bucs Win 16-13
Week 5 – 104.4 Panthers Loss 20-17
Week 6 – 46.1 Chiefs Loss 14-6
Week 7 – 91.6 Eagles Loss 27-17
Week 8 – Bye
Week 9 – 92.2 Falcons Loss 31-17
Week 10 – 100.3 Broncos Won 27-17
Week 11 – 73.7 Cowboys Loss 7-6
Week 12 – 73.1 Eagles Loss 27-24
Week 13 – 111.9 Saints Loss 33-30 (OT)
Week 14 – 106.6 Raiders Won 34-13
Week 15 – 57.4 Giants Loss 45-12
Week 16 – 63.9 Cowboys Loss 17-0
Week 17 – 101.4 Chargers Loss 23-20
5 Games with 100+ QB Rating
Panthers, Broncos, Saints, Raiders, Chargers
4 Games with 90+ QB Rating
Giants, Lions, Eagles, Falcons
1 Game with 80+ QB Rating
Rams
3 Games with 70+ QB Rating
Bucs, Cowboys, Eagles
13 of the 16 games had a 70+ QB Rating. All but 4 of those games were good teams which made for 9 quality games in a 16 game season against tough competition.
Worst QB Rating games
Chiefs, Giants, Cowboys
2 of these games were in Week 15 and 16 against NFC East teams that were battling hard for playoff spots and it showed as the Redskins were crushed in these games. Despite that, they bounced back to play the Chargers hard in a 23-20 Loss with a 101.4 game in Week 17.
The Redskins lost by 42 total points against 9 teams with the Redskins losing by 4.6 per game. Again, thats 9 games that were lost in close games meaning that 9 of their 12 games were competitive with 3 being blowouts with all 3 being against good teams…the Falcons, Cowboys and Eagles.
Good news. 3 out of Campbell’s 5 100+ QB Rating games were against the AFC West.
Broncos – 100.3
Raiders – 106.6
Chargers – 101.4
Worst Game?
Chiefs – 46.1
The good thing is that Campbell plays for us and not against us and hes had success against 2 of the other AFC West teams.
May 11th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Sweep – Jamarcus probably only has $620,000 left after spending all that money.
May 11th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
well their loss f russell
May 11th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Did Marcus Allen have sex with OJ’s ex wife?
May 11th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
If there’s no excuse to
miss/show up late/sleep thru/leave early during team meetings as a starting QB,
would it be ok for him to fo that as a 2nd or 3rd string QB?
May 11th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
*do that…
May 11th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
i bet he looses 30 lbs now
May 11th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
JaMarcus to the Bengals?
Not likely in my opinion.
The news source is Ochocinco.
The third QB on the Cincy roster is Jordan Palmer. Yes, Carson’s little brother. I don’t Carson would be impressed if he got pushed off the roster to make room for a player with JaMarcus’ history.
I think there are other options for JR. Jacksonville and Buffalo are two that come to mind.
If JR does choose to go to a team like Cincy, it shows you where his mind is at. Instead of trying to earn the starting job on a team with no # 1 QB, he would prefer to settle into the back-up role. He could get some serious naptime during team meetings.
Why would Cincy even want a QB like that?
May 11th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
for 620k a year i know i could
May 11th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
# NorthernD Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Why would Cincy even want a QB like that?
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Carson Palmer is really a remarkable talent, but he has been with the Bungholes for 8 years now, and he is frustrated with what goes on there. Year before last he missed basically the entire season. Sounds like they are hedging their bets with an overall number one, if the lst overall number one starts getting frustrated again.
May 11th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
i would like us to get T.O and see how it works for us picking up a player they passed on and they pick up a guy they passed on
May 11th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
we passed on
May 11th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I didn’t think Marvin Lewis was that stupid. I possibly stand corrected.
The quicker JaFatAss can get out of town permanently the better. No doubt the property values in the Oakland Hills will improve. JaFatAss takes everything down when he’s around. Good riddance you POS.
May 11th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
i got my popcorn ready to watch the best raiders offseason in yrs (its not over get ya popcorn ready) put in work on the field
May 11th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
# NorthernD Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Why would Cincy even want a QB like that?
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Carson Palmer is really a remarkable talent, but he has been with the Bungholes for 8 years now, and he is frustrated with what goes on there. Year before last he missed basically the entire season. Sounds like they are hedging their bets with an overall number one, if the lst overall number one starts getting frustrated again.
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Good answer.
I think the reality of it though, is that Carson plays and acts more like a # 1 than JaMarcus ever has. Unless they sign JR to a multi year contract I don’t think he will suddenly mature into the team leader Carson is.
I think Cincy has been trying to gather more players will solid character after some of the fiascos of recent years.
Some team will undoubtedly gamble on JR’s physical talent. Whichever team does sign him, they will have him on a short leash, with a ton of clauses written into his contract.
May 11th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Another undrafted rookie to keep an eye on is RB Andre Anderson from Tulane.
That guy might have a shot a competing for that 3rd RB spot.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Boy! the Russell talk hasn’t slowed one bit in here.
Jason Campbell is the odds on favorite, doesn’t he even excite anyone?
May 11th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
i dont see anderson on our roster
May 11th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
priesttj Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Boy! the Russell talk hasn’t slowed one bit in here.
Jason Campbell is the odds on favorite, doesn’t he even excite anyone?
i am exited and i want to know why he dosent have a jersy at the raiders image site yet
May 11th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
NorthernD says
Some team will undoubtedly gamble on JR’s physical talent. Whichever team does sign him, they will have him on a short leash, with a ton of clauses written into his contract.
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What physical talent? He has a strong inaccurate arm, that’s it! You make him sound as if you were Priest assessing his hero. JR is a BUST because he doesn’t have anything. No touch, no accuracy, no pocket presence, no ball control, no desire to be a professional level NFL QB, no inner standards, no work ethic, no food control, no footwork, no learning ability, no idea of what it is to be a quality QB, etc. He’s the King of NO!
The only thing he needs in his contract is a line drawing showing him where the out door is located the first time he screws up. This guy is a total LOSER and we’ve seen his true colors already. I’m surprised any team would want to contaminate their locker room with such garbage.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
they still selling arron brooks jerseys
May 11th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Jason Campbell is no Gannon but he may develop to that level. He has the right attitude and there’s no reason he cant do well. Almost anybody was an upgrade from JR. He fooled a lot of people but ultimately I believe “everybody” came around to understanding that he was a false hope with no real skills. Enough about JR, he’s bad history. Let’s all have positive thoughts about how well Jason is going to do. Our draft this year was excellent. Our O-line will no doubt be in much better shape. Our D has the tools to be a top 10 or maybe even a top 5 defense. The future looks bright. Maybe AD will surprise us all and bring in another couple of veterans to round things out. I’m now looking forward to the return of the S&B.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Jason has a chance to become quite good IMO and he is someone Raider fans can rally around. The team has been getting very good pub lately which was sorely needed.
The key is the Oline, which was a real problem. I just coukldn’t get behind Gradkowski no matter how hard I tried I just didn’t see anything that really excited me. While Jason brings a real solid prospect who could turn out to be a real good starter.
He does need a running game. Our WR’s just have to grow up quickly and provide strikability. This team needs to answer a lot of questions early. But I really like this defense as consituted.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
anybody know how many years the raiders commuted to play their home games in l.a.?
May 11th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
# priesttj Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Jason has a chance to become quite good IMO and he is someone Raider fans can rally around. The team has been getting very good pub lately which was sorely needed.
The key is the Oline, which was a real problem. I just coukldn’t get behind Gradkowski no matter how hard I tried I just didn’t see anything that really excited me. While Jason brings a real solid prospect who could turn out to be a real good starter.
He does need a running game. Our WR’s just have to grow up quickly and provide strike ability. This team needs to answer a lot of questions early. But I really like this defense as constituted.
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I totally agree. Glad to see you supporting Campbell. Given the right circumstances, he could do well here I believe. Having the new OC here will no doubt help immensely. The O-line will be the key. We stil need a Barrett Robbins type center though. Satelle/Morris is not the answer. I can see a line of 4 tackles & one center – Henderson, Gallery, Campbell & Veldheer. Jason’s biggest problem will being able to see over these 4 guys. They are all 6′7″ & 6′8″ – that’s a tall wall! Campbell at Guard could easily become another Gene Upshaw. His speed and blocking ability should really be able to clear some running lanes. If Campbell doesn’t start at RG then the should consider using him as a blocking FB on appropriate plays. He’d be dynamite in that roll. Anyone remember refrigerator Perry? Same idea, just bigger & faster.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
we need a good vet on offense
May 11th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
JB Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
NorthernD says
Some team will undoubtedly gamble on JR’s physical talent. Whichever team does sign him, they will have him on a short leash, with a ton of clauses written into his contract.
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What physical talent? He has a strong inaccurate arm, that’s it! You make him sound as if you were Priest assessing his hero.
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Comparing me to Priest????
That’s a cheap shot.
Yes he does have an inaccurate arm now, but at one point he didn’t. Don’t forget he was the first overall pick a few years ago. And he was for a reason.
He may never regain his lost form, but he still has the physical potential to do the job.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad the slug is gone.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
JB,
I could see DT Houston playing some goal line FB. He started college as a RB.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
This upcoming year will be DMAC’s make it or break it year. He either performs or he too will be kicked to the curb. Unlike JR, DMAC does have abilities. I don’t believe we’ve used him correctly to date but maybe Hue Jackson will use him correctly. Swing passes, crossing patterns, reverses, edge runs and time as slot WR are in order. Receiving the ball in the open is where he will excel. He’s just too fragile between the tackles. Leave that path to Bush. We need our running game badly so Campbell can only throw when he wants to. Play action passing will be the answer and it will make our young receivers a lot more effective. Just pound that rock and hit them with the pass when they don’t expect it. That’s the order of the day. Just win & win big. Let there be no doubt that the S&B is back.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
what ever happened to that lane kid from texas A&M he could be a great Fb
May 11th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
# NorthernD Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
JB,
I could see DT Houston playing some goal line FB. He started college as a RB.
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No cheap shot intended. Whether it be Houston or Campbell, 300+ lbs at FB works for me. Clear that path. We’ve got some beef available so let’s use it when it counts.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
the_big_one_of_83 Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
what ever happened to that lane kid from texas A&M he could be a great Fb
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Lane signed a letter of intent to play for the West Texas Roughnecks, a team in the Indoor Football League, for the 2010 season.
May 11th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Tom Cable needs to line up Langston walker (6′8″), Jared Veldheer (6′8″), and Bruce Campbell (6′6″) on the field goal block team
May 12th, 2010 at 12:07 am
OK here is the answer to the questions I saw out there.Yes Marcus Allen did have sex with OJ’s wife and the Raiders commuted to LA for 1 season 1982.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:15 am
How great would it be if JR signed with the Bengals and ended up starting against us in Oakland in the next couple of years?!!! I would buy box seats for that game. Our D would blitz more in that game than in the past 10 years combined.
May 12th, 2010 at 3:32 am
Raise a glass to B.Campbell and the chip on his shoulder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mo8FgoZAIM&feature=related
May 12th, 2010 at 3:36 am
Raise a glass to Al for finally seeing sense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhvSAGmrJ-Q&feature=related
May 12th, 2010 at 3:52 am
At least I can see forward to a great hockey game =)
May 12th, 2010 at 4:57 am
Lions signed ex-Raider TE John Madsen.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:05 am
http://www.youtube.com/outlandishtv#p/u/0/mjHWRDqTgGs
respect for them wearing my jersey!! 1:56 in he shows it!!
May 12th, 2010 at 5:08 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 4:57 am
Lions signed ex-Raider TE John Madsen.
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saw it, I actually always liked him, when I played Madden in the old days, I loved using a 2TE scheme and Madsen was great =)
well thats a game, nothing more, though its always great to have a player on the team with a danish name… Madsen, Clausen and Tollefsen, that could be pretty funny =)
May 12th, 2010 at 5:11 am
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for $620,000 !!!
May 12th, 2010 at 5:17 am
if Russell can’t beat out Gradkowski, Frye, Losman or Boller I don’t think he’ll outplay Jordan Palmer or J.T. O’Sullivan either …
May 12th, 2010 at 5:19 am
http://www.iihf.com/channels10/iihf-world-championship-wc10/home/power-ranking.html
“Even if we get relegated, this great nation will still win the Super Bowl”
Bwahahahha funny, but true =)
May 12th, 2010 at 5:21 am
good morning LMN.
I always liked Madsen too, great hands.
as a converted WR he never really was a great blocker though. same thing with Randal Williams (former Cowboys WR)
we need another dual threat like Zach Miller. I’m hoping Brandon Myers is that guy. We drafted him to be a blocking TE, but Jerry Mac said last camp that he had exceptional pass catching skills
makes me wonder why Tony Stewart even came on the field! I understand he’s a quality locker room & special teams guy, but shouldn’t your best players PLAY ???
May 12th, 2010 at 5:30 am
Cedric Benson
Antonio Bryant
Leon Hall
Tank Johnson
Matt Jones
Pacman Jones
Rey Maualuga
Chad “loud mouth” OchoCinco
Maurice Purify
Roy “horse collar” Williams
who’s next?
JaWalrus ???
LOL!
May 12th, 2010 at 5:35 am
RRS…
I think Myers has it, then we will have that one-two punch at ends…
Tony Stewart is a super Class guy, and probably one of the best lockerroom guys we have. Furthermore he is great at ST, but next year I believe he isnt a part of the Raiders, but to have guys like him around is important and valuable when you try to turn round a franchise…
May 12th, 2010 at 5:39 am
LMN: couldn’t agree more
that being said, do you think Stewart will beat out free agent TE John Owens we brought in?
I bet Dakota is rooting for Owens (Notre Dame)
I do think we’ll keep 3 TE’s on the roster since Zach Miller suffered 2 concussions last year …
May 12th, 2010 at 5:46 am
“As L.A. knows, if they can get a stadium they can knock on the door.” – Al Davis
refusing to shut the door in a return to So Cal.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:50 am
Cavs last night
James: 15 pts
Jamison: 9 pts
Williams: 9 pts
*puke*
May 12th, 2010 at 5:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 5:39 am
LMN: couldn’t agree more
that being said, do you think Stewart will beat out free agent TE John Owens we brought in?
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RRS..
No I dont have high hopes for him, he is a 30year old 5th round draft pick from the 2002 draft, and the has only played for losing teams..
if we looking at 5round TEs from 2002 draft we should have picked up Robert Royal (former Bills) last season, he is the perfect #2 TE, imo…
May 12th, 2010 at 6:05 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Sorry, App failure that I had to take care of this morning!
So, Russell in Cinci…haha!
May 12th, 2010 at 6:06 am
I guess the Browns signed Robert Royal to replace Kellen Winslow Jr, didn’t they ?
Owens is strictly a blocking TE. 8 years in the league and he only has 22 receptions …
Stewart is only an average blocker with average hands imo. 9 years in the league with 76 receptions …
May 12th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Morning Nation…
May 12th, 2010 at 6:07 am
good morning Hwnrdr!
May 12th, 2010 at 6:07 am
LMN: Tony Stewart is from Lohne, Germany
you rooting for the Euro?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 6:07 am
LMN: Tony Stewart is from Lohne, Germany
you rooting for the Euro?
Our guy?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:18 am
Can Tony Stewart longsnap?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:19 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,MAYBE ICE CUBE WILL BUILD A STADIUM IN COMPTON 4 AL..
May 12th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Funny how Cube forgets that the Raiders started here in OakTown! The Oakland Raiders always had that nice ring to it! LA, well…they belong here in the Town!
May 12th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Who cares about Russell, isn’t there anything else to write about? No news from Russell is good news. I know sports writers want the Raiders to look stupid if he signs to another team and say at least he has a chance with that team unlike he did with the Raiders. He had every chance in the world with the Raiders and blew it.
Watching a good QB like Palmer isn’t going to make Russell any better. Hard work and dedication to play football is the only thing that might help him turn his career around, he could do that with the Raiders, so what makes anybody think he can do it with the Bengals?
If this is a Raiders blog then talk Raider football, last time I checked Russell was off the roster and most of us could careless what happens to him, especially if your going to continue to bash the Raiders every time the name Russell comes up.
The Raiders have forgotten all about Russell and moved on, I thinks it’s time for the Raiders beat writers to do the same, so the fans can forget about him as well. Just the sound of his name makes me sick, I’m sure I am not the only one who feels this way.
May 12th, 2010 at 6:28 am
Of course they started in Oakland but man the 83′ Team Marcus Allen damn can’t hate on LA too much, unless its the Dodgers.
May 12th, 2010 at 6:31 am
good morning Dirt Lot, NMF, AW, BSJ …
Hwnrdr: yes, our TE Tony Stewart is from Lohne, Germany
BSJ: you’re lucky Al Davis chose to tag Seymour instead of Condo!
tag for a long snapper is probably only $2 million. Pro Bowler. best in the league
tag for Seymour who only had 4 sacks and didn’t help the run defense was $13+ million
May 12th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Darrius Heyward-Bey will outplay Terrell Owens next year, but not Michael Crabtree.
Word. Print That
May 12th, 2010 at 6:35 am
WERE IS TOMMY LASORDA THESE DAY’S ? AND HIS LIMPING-FIST PUMPING-MENTAL MIDGET-CRIPPLE PAL KIRK GIBSON..
May 12th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Hey NMF…yes, that 83 team was one of the best!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Kirk Gibson is da debil.
May 12th, 2010 at 6:38 am
DHB will silence the haters!
then all the semi-pro bloggers will say the same thing as they did about Huff after the season
“who knew this youngster could play?”
I did. booyah!
the endzone in Oakland will be renamed “the Bey area”
May 12th, 2010 at 6:40 am
RRS…
well Id like a TE to be able to block and catch, Robert Royal would be the best #2 TE to support Miller… but lets hope Myers is it, and let Tony spend him self up this season..
May 12th, 2010 at 6:44 am
GOOD DAY BSJ, THEY STILL LOVE GIBSON IN DETROIT DO THEY ? WHEN WAS THAT WORLD SERIES, 83 ,SOMEWHERE IN THERE ?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:45 am
JaBungle sounds appropriate does it not?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Sure DudleyHB will at age 22 he will finally figure how to catch a ball, sure wish we had Crabtree than wouldn’t even need TO. Funny when they mention DudleyHB as a Moss type how many Career TD does guy have he just all of a sudden will become a scoring machine , Murphy will double him in TD of course those numbers may be 4 and 2.
Will Queen James show some class and shake hands after GM 6 loss?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Good morning all.
May 12th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Moss had Cris Carter. Owens had Jerry Rice. Marshall had Rod Smith. Wayne had Marvin Harrison. Austin had Terrell Owens. Holmes had Hines Ward. Steve Smith had Moose. Vincent Jackson had Chris Chambers (in SD). Wes Welker had Chris Chambers too (in Miami).
who did DHB have? Javon Walker & Sanjay Lal
come on guys!
May 12th, 2010 at 6:53 am
As an A’s fan, I despise Kirk Gibson. I was living in LA at the time he hit that lucky HR and had harangued my share of Dodger fans. Including my old man. Thanks goodness there were no cell phones.
Before going pro, Gibson was a MSU Spartan and I hated him there too.
I hope he invested all his $$$ with Dykstra…
May 12th, 2010 at 6:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Moss had Cris Carter. Owens had Jerry Rice. Marshall had Rod Smith. Wayne had Marvin Harrison. Austin had Terrell Owens. Holmes had Hines Ward. Steve Smith had Moose. Vincent Jackson had Chris Chambers (in SD). Wes Welker had Chris Chambers too (in Miami).
who did DHB have?
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And those guys also had hands.
May 12th, 2010 at 6:55 am
JaMarcus found a new home?What they gonna do?Use him to block that oil pipe?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:57 am
BSJ: DHB can play receiver and long snap
satisfied?
May 12th, 2010 at 6:59 am
We’ll see about DHB …
He will get every opportunity to get it done on the field. Shouldn’t be too hard for Hue to find a way to get him 3 or 4 balls per game.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:02 am
neilb Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 6:55 am
JaMarcus found a new home?What they gonna do?Use him to block that oil pipe?
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LMAO! King Elexis to the rescue!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:03 am
I want DMAC longsnapping and blocking on kickoff returns.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:12 am
BoSJack,
DMc longsnapping? C’mon. He’d pick it up and hike it off his shin or just drop it in front of the oncoming rusher.
Blocking on kick-offs? He’d just trip over the nearest white marking on the field.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:15 am
He’d just trip over the nearest white marking on the field.
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Only if the grass had been cut short.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:16 am
M…LMAO!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:18 am
I expect baby steps early in the year with DHB. If uninjured his progress could be noteworthy by the second half of the season. Season three should be the breakout.
Yes, I understand. That ain’t kosher for a seventh overall pick, but it is what it is.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:19 am
A.B. Paine II Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Did Marcus Allen have sex with OJ’s ex wife?
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I did hear the rumor that that he did not sure how true it was or not. On the 30/30 Ice Cube Special on ESPN last night when I heard Al say I thought Allen was a Raider and Al knew of things that he did that made him not a Raider, I did think about it.
I was also thinking maybe Allen was getting into the drug life but heck! All the drug use going on with that team I don’t think so.
Al was probaly thinking like the old school mafia Cats in Casino. Doing another guys wife can get you wacked! So Al wacked Allen off the team.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:21 am
All I have to say to that comment is d@mn.
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neilb Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 6:55 am
JaMarcus found a new home?What they gonna do?Use him to block that oil pipe?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:23 am
I want DMAC longsnapping and blocking on kickoff returns.
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I thought you wanted him selling life insurance like Bo Jackson ???
May 12th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Bo knows life insurance?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:26 am
great referees…
1-0 to denmark, if Denmark wins the US chances is way better =)
May 12th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Bo knows life insurance?
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and short term disability!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:26 am
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for a picture of LeBron’s gimpy elbow!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:29 am
if Johnnie Lee Higgins is gumby…
does that make Chaz Schilens pokey?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Off for some dinner.
Have a great Wednesday everyone.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Lions cut WR Kole Heckendorf yesterday. cool name
6′2″ 191 lbs undrafted from North Dakota State …
Dakota: is this kid a player or what ???
May 12th, 2010 at 7:35 am
later Neil!
whats for dinner?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:37 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 7:23 am
I want DMAC longsnapping and blocking on kickoff returns.
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I thought you wanted him selling life insurance like Bo Jackson ???
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I think Bo has got better career opportunities…
I want DMAC selling used cars like Andrew Walter. You can still fumble insurance.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Heckendorf received a scholarship to play college football at North Dakota State University, as a wide receiver. He lettered all four years, starting 42 of 43 career games and finished as the all-time leading receiver in school history. He totaled 178 catches for 2,732 yards, and scored 17 touchdowns during his career, becoming the first receiver in the history of the program to lead the team in receptions for four seasons.
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oh snap!
this kid had a better college career than DHB …
May 12th, 2010 at 7:38 am
at 6′2″ 191 lbs, Kole Heckendorf can be the new starting nose tackle for the Kobenhavn Kodboller franchise, right LMN?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:39 am
He was named a second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection in 2008 after making 41 catches for 744 yards and four touchdowns as a senior.
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trade Nick Miller to the unemployment line for Kole Heckendorf!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Everytime I see Kirk Gibson hit that HR off eckersly I think/scream out loud “he was using a CORKED bat !!!”
ofcourse that’s just my accusation with no evidence whatsoever.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Bo Jackson and his family live in Burr Ridge, Illinois. He is among a group of investors who own The Burr Ridge Bank and Trust in the Chicago suburbs where he lives. He’s on the bank’s board of directors and is said to be “rolling up his sleeves” and working among everyone else to make sure the small bank becomes a success during tough financial times. According to Jackson, “We have no type of debt, like all the other banks. We’re a small community bank and one thing we all decided, is that if we are going to do a bank in our community, it needs to be owned by the people who live in the community.”
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Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Kill the banker monkeys!
LOL!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Best case scenario is for McF to find employment in Dakota’s pawn shop.
Although breakage of items through mishandling (Dakota! never let him hold baby Long Worthy!) would add to overhead costs and having McF bring his dogs to work will keep most all customers from entering the establishment, in the end Dakota will want to discard McF in a landfill as is appropriate.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 7:39 am
He was named a second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection in 2008 after making 41 catches for 744 yards and four touchdowns as a senior.
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Give him JLH’s number and locker!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Bankers must die. Credit Unions for all!
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Bo Jackson = banker
May 12th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Kole Heckendorf
sounds like an IPA beer my buddy asked me to try last week
May 12th, 2010 at 7:47 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Lions cut WR Kole Heckendorf yesterday. cool name..
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do you know what it means??
May 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Bo is the rare example of a banker with scruples. No monkey there. After seeing Bo foreclose on Brian Bosworth, you know his lenders are gonna pay too.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
RRS…
crudely translated it means ‘breedingtown’…
May 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
if Bo Jackson = banker
then Brian Bosworth = foreclosure (with extreme prejudice)
May 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Dakota, never let him hold baby Long Worthy!
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M: never let DMAC hold Mrs. Dakota either!
4 kids from 3 different women ??? that was 2 years ago
who knows what it’s up to now that he’s a starting tailback for an NFL franchise?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:49 am
in the end Dakota will want to discard McF in a landfill as is appropriate.
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From WildHog to WildHoffa?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Damn Bo you beat me to it.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:51 am
DMc for mayor of Heckendorf (breedingtown)!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Kole Heckendorf crudely translated it means ‘breedingtown’…
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LMN: sign him!
Nick Miller crudely translated means “scrub with shin splints”
weird, huh?
May 12th, 2010 at 7:54 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
RRS…
crudely translated it means ‘breedingtown’…
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I thought that was parring landsby.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Rockstar,
“scrub with shin splints”. LOL!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Dræbe bankmand aber!
Handel Darren McFadden for en krukke med sild!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I think Bo has got better career opportunities
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I heard him on the radio last year (Lex & Terry) advertising his life insurance & short term disability
you could barely understand him he was stuttering so badly …
former bungle Kevin Walker (Maryland) for LB Coach!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:58 am
RRS… LOL funny =)
May 12th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Kamerion Wimbley meet Knowshon Moreno.
out for the season (hip injury)
May 12th, 2010 at 8:04 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Dræbe bankmand aber!
Handel Darren McFadden for en krukke med sild!
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kill bank monkeys? ???? or what
bytte!!! Darren McFadden for en krukke sild…even…
Trade Mcfadden for a bowl of herring?????
May 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
I went to the other building this AM where the “big shots” work and was doing some things. nobody was around so a ripped this nasty dog fart. it smelled terrible. disgusting. lingered a while.
a few minutes later the President of the company walks right behind me to get some coffee. says “good morning” and walks off
haha. pretty obvious it was me (if he smelled it)
May 12th, 2010 at 8:06 am
I hopes, I does, I really hopes that that skinny-legged schweinhundt #20 combines 100 yard rushing efforts with multiple scores every week as it is in the best interest of winning Raider football games for him to do so.
but McRunningback or McBustus or McFumble or McInjury or McFalldown seem to be more likely prognostications.
May 12th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Herring? no way!
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a ?
maybe …
May 12th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Rockstar,
you wrote that your company President said “good morning” while standing in your nasty emanations…are you certain he wasn’t stammering “humuhumu humuhumu”?
May 12th, 2010 at 8:13 am
McSchweinhundt around the outside….to the 20…the 10…the 5…TOUCHDOWN RAIDERSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Warrick Dunn had 720 yards & 4 TD’s under Hue Jackson as OC in 2007.
Jerious Norwood had 613 yards & 1 TD that same year.
Jason Snelling had 43 yards & 1 TD.
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thats a combined total of 1376 yards & 6 TD’s.
Fargas/McFadden/Bush combined for 1437 yards & 7 TD’s last year …
yikes!
May 12th, 2010 at 8:21 am
BoSJack,
yep.
or
McSchweinhundt around the outside…to the 20…tripped up on his own at the 19…the ball is on the ground…there is a pile-up…McSchweinhundt is limping to the sidelines…
May 12th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Al Davis and Ice Cube in the same room and the old man comes out alive?
May 12th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Dakota,
How much would you loan Al Davis if he wanted to pawn DMAC?
May 12th, 2010 at 8:26 am
McSchweinhundt who is this
May 12th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Trung Canidate had 600 yards & 1 TD under Hue Jackson as OC in 2003.
Ladell Betts had 255 yards & 2 TD’s.
Rock Cartwright had 411 yards & 4 TD’s.
Chad Morton had 216 yards.
thats a combined total of 1482 yards & 7 TD’s
Stephen Davis (fresh off leaving Washington) had 1444 rushing yards & 8 TD’s by himself …
yikes!
May 12th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Hue Jackson’s teams (as OC/play caller) have not been able to run the football.
people always act like he was responsible for McGahee, Rice & McClain going off in Baltimore when in reality he was the QB Coach. haha
reality bites!
May 12th, 2010 at 8:33 am
May 12th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Trung Canidate had 600 yards & 1 TD under Hue Jackson as OC in 2003.
Ladell Betts had 255 yards & 2 TD’s.
Rock Cartwright had 411 yards & 4 TD’s.
Chad Morton had 216 yards.
thats a combined total of 1482 yards & 7 TD’s
Stephen Davis (fresh off leaving Washington) had 1444 rushing yards & 8 TD’s by himself …
i thought hue was only a QB coach before we got him
May 12th, 2010 at 8:38 am
to be fair …
Hue Jackson’s QB’s in 2003 were Patrick Ramsey & Tim Hasselbeck
Hue Jackson’s QB’s in 2007 were Byron Leftwich & Joey Harrington
May 12th, 2010 at 8:39 am
i thought hue was only a QB coach before we got him
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83: nope, he had two unsuccessful 1 years stints as OC
May 12th, 2010 at 8:40 am
i looked at the site and it dosent say any other pro teams on his resume but QB coach of the ravens
May 12th, 2010 at 8:41 am
83: check it out
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hue_Jackson
May 12th, 2010 at 8:42 am
the site only mentioned cal st fullerton and uc berkley
May 12th, 2010 at 8:42 am
83: fire Hue Jackson and sign T.O. !!!
hahaha
May 12th, 2010 at 8:45 am
“We slipped tremendously and it’s my fault. I’m the custodian. I’m the Raiders. At least the face of it.” – Al Davis, on the team’s fall in the late-1980’s.
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/raiders/archives/2010/05/ice-cubes-strai.html#ixzz0njM3yRzR
May 12th, 2010 at 8:47 am
BSJ: quit trying to bait Kell
he’s over at PFT now, remember?
May 12th, 2010 at 8:47 am
“I think after that (Rodney King) Riot, Al just wanted to pack up and leave…I don’t know if anybody in L.A. cared at the time. I know I didn’t.” – Ice Cube, on the Raiders’ decline in popularity in the wake of the 1992 riots.
“As L.A. knows, if they can get a stadium (pregnant pause) they can knock on the door.” – Al Davis, refusing to shut the door in a return to the Southland.
“I’ve been a Raider fan for most of my life and my career in music will always be linked…to the Raiders and their era…in Los Angeles.” – Ice Cube
“You can get mad at Al Davis. You can curse the NFL. Or you could blame it on gangsta rap. But one thing I know for sure, the Silver and Black might call another place home, but the Raiders will always belong to L.A.” – Ice Cube’s closing soliloquy.
May 12th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Jamarcus made 5.6 million per win with Oakland. Jamarcus cant play for no $620,000… that wont even pay the McDonalds bill for the season….
May 12th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 8:47 am
“I think after that (Rodney King) Riot, Al just wanted to pack up and leave…I don’t know if anybody in L.A. cared at the time. I know I didn’t.” – Ice Cube, on the Raiders’ decline in popularity in the wake of the 1992
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He said “I know I Did”…not didnt.
May 12th, 2010 at 8:51 am
From TMZ:
Sources directly connected with Lawrence Taylor tell TMZ the NFL legend’s defense to rape is masturbation.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0njAGvCF3
LMFAO
May 12th, 2010 at 8:52 am
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for Ice Cube’s closing soliloquy!
May 12th, 2010 at 8:53 am
well he took jimmy raes job as oc so we should crush the nfc west and we could have went 4-2 in the afc west so we will be OK with the roster right now but the offseason is not over
May 12th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Texas high school basketball star turns out to be an imposter – http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h0I6w_kB8zexcSyFtAhQyuwD0FNQD9FL2FI80
Could this be the problem with DMAC as well? An imposter?
May 12th, 2010 at 8:56 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 8:47 am
“I think after that (Rodney King) Riot, Al just wanted to pack up and leave…I don’t know if anybody in L.A. cared at the time. I know I didn’t.” – Ice Cube, on the Raiders’ decline in popularity in the wake of the 1992
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He said “I know I Did”…not didnt.
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Just quoting Gutierrez at the Bee…
May 12th, 2010 at 8:58 am
well he took jimmy raes job as oc so we should crush the nfc west
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Jimmy Raye is doing a fine job for Mike Singletary in SF.
that will be a tough matchup if we can’t stuff the run. and if they refuse to have N21 shadow Crabtree he could have a big day.
Rolando McClain doesn’t have “Raider speed” we know that. Can he cover Vernon Davis?
May 12th, 2010 at 8:59 am
BRING US THE SUPERBOWL THIS SEASON!!!
RAIDERS!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 9:00 am
A West Texas student who led his high school basketball team to the state playoffs last season was actually a 22-year-old man, police said Tuesday
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LOL. West Texas is pretty jacked up!
didn’t West Texas A&M hire Ryan Leaf as a QB Coach ???
… until he was indicted on burglary and controlled substance (prescription painkillers) charges
May 12th, 2010 at 9:02 am
sign John Henderson or trade for Fat Albert !
have N21 shadow #1 WR’s !
legalize it!
May 12th, 2010 at 9:08 am
What some of You People are neglecting to mention about Hue Jackson’s two OC experiences are the coaches he worked for.
In Washington he worked for Steve Spurrier. We know he wasn’t calling the shots there because Spurrier has himself admitted that his offensive theories didn’t translate very well to the pro game.
In Atlanta, his head coach was Bobby Petrino. For awhile anyway, until he quit in the middle of the year to become the head coach at Arkansas. The quarterback he was supposed to have started the year with started his season in federal prison for (among other things) dogfighting.
We don’t know at this point what kind of job he’s going to do with the Raiders, but if you’re going to point out that he had two less than spectacular OC stints, at least give the guy the benefit of the doubt for the situations he was in.
May 12th, 2010 at 9:09 am
hmm, we are going to lose this game, well it doesn mean much, we are through to the middle rounds anyhow…
May 12th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Mrs Rockstar – “What do you mean you got fired from your job?”
Rockstar – “Well, I sorta farted in the company president’s face this morning.”
Mrs Rockstar – “You did what?!?”
Rockstar – “It was an accident.”
Mrs Rockstar – “What did I tell you about that? My mother always said that you were no good. What’re we gonna live on now?”
Baby Rockstar (from the womb) – “Yeah dad. What about me.”
Rockstar – “I’m 27 and I know how to count beans, I’ll find something.”
Mrs Rockstar – “What about your tea partying friends. Can they help?”
Rockstar – “Naw. None of them have jobs. They just collect unemployment and welfare.”
Mrs Rockstar – “Well you better think of something fast! Or else!”
May 12th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Morning Nation
Go A’s!!!!!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 9:10 am
at least give the guy the benefit of the doubt for the situations he was in.
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ET: I did!
see post #141
May 12th, 2010 at 9:11 am
so as a raider hue could prove some people wrong about his system with a better play caller under center
and a playmaking WR cuz one of the WR on our roster will get hurt at some point JLH chaz or god forbid murphy but we need a true play maker
May 12th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Sammy Sosa is black again.
http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/back_to_black_a9kEZ2C3Zv5QNg7kYuXbiP
May 12th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Rockstar,
Wasn’t talking about you. I saw #141.
It’s not all about you, you know
May 12th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Where’s the new pic??????
May 12th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Rockstar – “I’m 27 and I know how to count beans, I’ll find something.”
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May 12th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Baby Rockstar (from the womb) – “Yeah dad. What about me.”
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very funny M!
but good accountants are hard to find in Podunk
… even Flatulent ones
May 12th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Edward Teach…
cant remember who was the interim HC in ATL, when Petrino went AWOL?
May 12th, 2010 at 9:24 am
cant remember who was the interim HC in ATL, when Petrino went AWOL?
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Emmitt Thomas
May 12th, 2010 at 9:27 am
JaMarcus Russell’s agent offered “no comment” when asked about rumors that the free agent would be joining the Bengals.
Chad Ochocinco has dropped several hints via his Twitter account that Russell would sign with the Bengals. Tweeted Ocho: “Jamarcus Russell, you on twitter, if not its cool I’ll see you in minicamp, ooops, did I just leak that info?” ESPN’s Adam Schefter responded by saying the Bengals aren’t the only team to have contacted Russell, and there are no plans for the quarterback to join any team’s minicamp right now.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
May 12th, 2010 at 9:29 am
dont trust that twitter crap
May 12th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Chad Ochocinco scooped Adam Schefter…
LOL!
May 12th, 2010 at 9:41 am
The underdog, misfit Raiders were a perfect fit in a town overshadowed by San Francisco inhabited by black panthers and bikers. The winning fueled the passion for a team that represented Oakland, a small town with only so many hangouts players frequented together and townspeople would run into, further cementing the bond. To up and leave in the midst of the glory had to be difficult however I am happy they moved to LA because although my father raised me a Raiders fan stemming from the Oakland days, if a different football team had come to LA I may have become a fan of that team. It was hard when the Raiders left LA but they belong in Oakland because theres too much temptation for an athlete to become Hollywood in LA and players are almost forced to develop a closeness in a small town like Oakland compared to getting lost in LA. The wounds of the Raiders departure have healed for Oakland and LA residents, the bad taste of a superbowl debacle has been rinsed away, and a string of bad luck/questionable front-office decision making has ceased. Winning seasons are on the horizon revitalizing the love in Oakland and prompting hoards of LA residents and other out of towners to flock to the Alameda coliseum. It’s time for the Raider Nation to rise again!
May 12th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys & Seattle Seahawks all tried to salvage Ryan Leaf after SD cut him.
how many teams will try to salvage JaMarcus Russell ???
May 12th, 2010 at 9:43 am
would you sign and trade Seymour for Haynesworth considering we already have Shaughnessey and Houston as De’s?
May 12th, 2010 at 9:45 am
inonewordraider Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 9:43 am
would you sign and trade Seymour for Haynesworth considering we already have Shaughnessey and Houston as De’s?
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No. Trade DMAC not Big Sey.
May 12th, 2010 at 9:53 am
The San Diego Union-Tribune suggests that Shawne Merriman’s recent agent switch to David Dunn could expedite a trade out of San Diego.
Former agent Tom Condon reportedly had exorbitantly high demands for a contract extension during draft weekend, nixing at least three possible trades. Merriman is expected to stay on the block “through the October trading deadline.” The Saints were among the teams interested late last month. It’s believed that the Chargers wanted a first-round pick in return.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
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Merriroids ain’t schit w/out the steroids. He’s possibly done. Cushing probably won’t be schit when he returns from his supension.
May 12th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Chargers wanted a first-round pick in return for Shawne Merriman?
dude has 27 solo tackles & 4 sacks in the last 2 years!
May 12th, 2010 at 10:01 am
would you sign and trade Seymour for Haynesworth considering we already have Shaughnessey and Houston as De’s?
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excellent question. not my first choice, but I think I would
1st choice: sign John Henderson. cut Joseph & Cooper
2nd choice: trade Seymour for Haynesworth straight up.
free agent DE’s are easier to find than NT’s. Shaughnessey and Houston are green, so I’d get a few vets in here to mentor them. re-sign Greg Ellis and go after Adewale Ogunleye or Darren Howard (cut Richardson and/or Gunheim)
May 12th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Plan A
starting lineup: ShoNasty-Kelly-Henderson-Seymour
healthy dose of Houston & Bryant as reserves
Plan B
starting lineup: ShoNasty-Kelly-Haynesworth-Houston
healthy dose of Ellis/Ogunleye/Howard & Bryant as reserves
May 12th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Wow….can’t believe how sick and ghastly Al actually looked (glad I don’t have HD!), but it’s amazing how coherent and good his memory was for an 81 year old
May 12th, 2010 at 10:13 am
No love for Richardson huh RRS? I’ll give the Suckeye underachiever another year to get Waufle-ized.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:15 am
After seing the documentary I’m convinced Marcus did something Al considered out of bounds not concerning football resulting in Allen’s his benching. If it was for sleeping with OJ’s wife, a Raiders wife, or something similar then I commend Al for being a man of principle. Al’s such a bad ass
May 12th, 2010 at 10:17 am
No love for Richardson huh RRS?
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J-Rich is decent for depth & FG block attempts
I wouldn’t be upset if we kept him on as a 4th DE.
I wouldn’t cry in my coffee if we kept Greyson Gunheim or Chris Cooper on the roster instead of him either.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Chargers wanted a first-round pick in return for Shawne Merriman?
dude has 27 solo tackles & 4 sacks in the last 2 years
4 sacks and 27 tackles that not enough for a first rd pick
May 12th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Inonewordraider – you’re right. I always thought the Marcus Allen thing was Al being an ass, but it’s different always hearing him preach loyalty thru the media and then seeing him talk. The guy wouldn’t even accept another team in Hollywood Park ’cause he wanted the Raiders to be the lone dog. Like the NFL corporate guy said, Al always put the organization first. Marcus had to of done something completely outside of football that Al just despised.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:21 am
He was in the Cayman Islands when he heard his friend’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, had been murdered. Further, his friend, O. J. Simpson, went on trial for the murder. Allen continued to support Simpson throughout the trial, and he and his wife even visited Simpson in jail. When the 1994 season opened, Allen was very distracted. There were rumors he was seen driving Simpson’s white Bronco on the night Nicole was murdered and that he had been having an affair with Nicole. But Allen became focused on football and helped lead the Chiefs to a perfect start. Despite the team’s success, Allen’s close relationship with Simpson continued to cause him grief. Assistant Prosecutor on the Simpson murder trial Christopher Darden came to Kansas City to interview Allen and asked him if he were having an affair with Nicole. The rumor escalated after appearing in the National Enquirer and soon Allen was being scolded by the daytime talk shows. His house was invaded by journalists, some posing as repairmen and others delivering flowers.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Shawn Merriman<——- Brian Bosworth
May 12th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Shawne Merriman (when he was healthy!) got pancaked by MJD.
haha!
May 12th, 2010 at 10:27 am
in all fairness Thomas Howard, Jon Alston & Sam Williams would probably get pancaked by MJD too …
May 12th, 2010 at 10:27 am
that pancake was classic… what up RRS…?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:27 am
In terms of pure maxed-out ability I’d take Haynesworth over Seymour — or probably any other d-lineman in the league. But the problem with Haynesworth is he sounds like not only a headache, but a guy who doesn’t always play hard. It’s no coincidence that he was completely unblockable in his contract year but hasn’t played to that level in just about any other year.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:29 am
what’s up Thec?
anything new???
May 12th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Al made the Raiders the team we love. Would I like a GM? Yes, but do you lose some of essence of the Raiders by doing so? What about after the 2nd and 3rd and 4th GM, and GM’s after Al’s gone? My father is a lot angrier and more difficult to deal with than he used to be, but he’s still my pops and that’s a similar way I look at Al, I just can’t bash the guy.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Cushing probably won’t be schit when he returns from his supension.
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Cushing didn’t test positive for steroids. He tested positive for hCG, and in an amount that just last year would not have warranted a failure. In ALL subsequent test Cushing has been clean. I think its a bit of a reach to say this kid wont be anything…
May 12th, 2010 at 10:33 am
is Marcus Allen still married to Kathryn Eickstaedt ?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Brian Cushing tested positive for HCG, a fertility drug that is on the NFL’s banned substance list.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Brian Cushing = fertile myrtle
May 12th, 2010 at 10:36 am
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for some fertility drugs!
May 12th, 2010 at 10:37 am
RRS, same is same Brother….
May 12th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Thec: you think JaSizzler will end up in Cincy?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:39 am
yea, as much as we rip Al, you have to love him. He’s the sole reason we’ll forever be different than any other franchise in the league. Yeah, we might suffer more L’s because of it, but F it, we’re on another good wave for now with Cable running the show under Al, and Al and Cable have a genuine like for each other, which Gruden and Al didn’t even have. If Hue Jackson and these new defensive additions can make some greater than average contributions, things are looking mighty bright for the Nation….
May 12th, 2010 at 10:41 am
I am not convinced that Mr. Davis is still totally running the shop.
Other forces are clearly at work within the org.
Could be a push from the league to clean up this mess.
Could be we have outside unamed consultants.
Clearly something diffrent is occuring in the NATION…
May 12th, 2010 at 10:42 am
I doubt BRL will wind up anywhere. No one has time to developa first rd bust of all time, or BOAT….
May 12th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Im telling you guys, Cable made sure the memo ,that said the first 3 rounds of the draft were Thursday and Friday, was burned and never reached Al’s hands. Thats why our first pick Saturday morning was for Bruce Campbell… Al thought it was our first pick overall…
May 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am
C’mon Thec07, we’re always willing to rip Al for mistakes, but when things appear to be looking up, we can’t give him all the credit? Maybe the old green tooth guy looked in the mirror and realized he needs to rethink the way he does stuff.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am
nobody has the boat?
bwahahahaha!
May 12th, 2010 at 10:48 am
SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am
C’mon Thec07, we’re always willing to rip Al for mistakes, but when things appear to be looking up, we can’t give him all the credit? Maybe the old green tooth guy looked in the mirror and realized he needs to rethink the way he does stuff.
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Not trying to take away any credit from Mr. Davis.
Him moving out of the way was the best thing for this franchise.
I have been saying for a while that we would have a logical draft, took some heat from it but it turned to be true.
Other forces are at work here…
May 12th, 2010 at 10:49 am
BRL <——– Size of a tug boat….
Has he made a stetement yet?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Thec07 Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 10:49 am
BRL <——– Size of a tug boat….
Has he made a stetement yet?
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Does he even know yet?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Since it’s a little slow today, ima throw this out there …
Any chance Russell is mulling over the restructure offer Al gave his agent? Probably the best offer on the table.
AND ..
Are we SURE we’ve seen the last of Fargas?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
I hear ya, but it’s him that’s allowing the other forces to give input, which I solely believe is just Cable, other coaches and probably old Raider alum like Madden who will always be faithful to the old guy. Al deserves some credit for always keeping his circles small and tight, and Raider affiliated only.
Why hasn’t John Henderson been signed? Ever since I seen that guy’s YouTube videos back in the day with him getting smacked and punched in the face before games, how can anyone not want that guy’s attitude in their locker room?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Other forces are at work here…
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Mormon forces…
May 12th, 2010 at 10:52 am
We need to sign Henderson, and figure out a trade for Gaither
May 12th, 2010 at 10:54 am
bcz24 Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Thec07 Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 10:49 am
BRL <——– Size of a tug boat….
Has he made a stetement yet?
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Does he even know yet?
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He is still at mini camp…
May 12th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Im telling you guys, Cable made sure the memo ,that said the first 3 rounds of the draft were Thursday and Friday, was burned and never reached Al’s hands. Thats why our first pick Saturday morning was for Bruce Campbell… Al thought it was our first pick overall…
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LOL @ BCZ. Al Davis thought the draft went like this …
Round 1/8 – Bruce Campbell, OT, 6-5, 310, Maryland
Round 2/49 – Jacoby Ford, WR, 5-9, 181, Clemson
Round 3/69 – Walter McFadden, DB, 5-11, 175, Auburn
Round 4/106 – Travis Goethel, LB, 6-2, 240, Arizona
Round 4/108 – Jeremy Ware, CB, 5-10, 180, Michigan State
Round 5/138 – Stevie Brown, S, 6-0, 211, Michigan
Round 6/190 – Manase Tonga, FB, 6-0, 238, Brigham Young
Round 7/215 – Alex Parsons, G, 6-4, 300, USC
Round 7/251 – Alex Daniels, DE/OLB, 6-4, 259, Cincinnati
then he saw McClain, Houston & Veldheer on the roster and in person at mini-camp and said Jhill’s famous fine “Who???”
May 12th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Mormon Forces….Lmao……more like “The Force/Darkside” from Star Wars….Holy $h!t, Al looked spot on like the Emperor in that documentary. I was just waiting for him to say “And now Cube, you will die…..”
May 12th, 2010 at 10:59 am
The best schit of the documentary was at the end when Howie was killing it w/ his tight ass rhymes!!!!
LMAO
May 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
According to Vikings beat reporter Judd Zulgad, an Albert Haynesworth trade to Minnesota “is not going to happen.”
A Haynesworth trade was possible during the draft, but the Redskins and an interested team would have to get extremely creative to make a deal happen now. Coach Mike Shanahan isn’t waiting around to win games. Haynesworth can help the Skins, even if he’s not currently amenable to playing nose tackle.
Source: Judd Zulgad on Twitter
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I’ll take a disgruntled Fat Albert over Henderson anyday.
May 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
trade Nancy Gay, Tim Kawakami & Scott Ostler to the Bay Area for some beat reporter named Judd Zulgad!
May 12th, 2010 at 11:05 am
trade Nancy Gay, Tim Kawakami & Scott Ostler to Minny*
May 12th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Trade Bo for Judd Zulgad!!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 11:14 am
DMAC Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Trade Bo for Judd Zulgad!!!!
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Stifle yourself Edith.
May 12th, 2010 at 11:28 am
To Rockstar’s post number 221
LMAO that was funny as hell!
May 12th, 2010 at 11:29 am
what’s up Res?
you think Al Davis was present on Draft Thursday & Friday?
think JaWalrus will end up in Cincy?
May 12th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I think JaWalrus will end up in Cincy because half of their roster is in Straight Jackets
Al Davis was probably forced at gun point by extremist factions of Raider Nation to make a sensible draft.(all Raider’s fans are Extreme LOL)
But I liked your theory better!
May 12th, 2010 at 11:51 am
But I liked your theory better!
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Res: BCZ & Thec came up with it
I just added a little zest to thier theories …
May 12th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I see someone using my id without the spaces. Do not confuse me with JustWinBaby without the spaces. I’m the one who has been here for years, not days. I don’t post on here much because I have outgrown a lot of the idle bs that happens here. I’m not saying the other JWB is posting anything that i feel opposed to, I just want people to know there are now 2 of us.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
From a humanitarian point of view, and since they’re not in our division, I hope the Bengals think twice.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Ice Cube thinks the Raides belong in L.A.?
Well, I understand how the fans in SC feel since I lived there from the the 1999 up til 2005 but Ice Cube you are wrong.
The Raiders belong in Oakland in that Colisium.
When Al fields a RAIDER team there will be no problem in filling the seats but people are sick to death of the mistakes of the last seven years.
That time may be coming up.
I’ll say this: SC Raider fans are real fans. But so are the ones who fly in from the East Coast and the Mid-West and the South and all meet at Oakland Airport on gameday.
They’re all part of the Nation.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Hey Jerry!
Just going back over some of your posts following Russell being released.
Take a breathe Jerry! All that it’s Al’s fault stuff?!
May 12th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
A.B. Paine II Says:
May 11th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Did Marcus Allen have sex with OJ’s ex wife?
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The answer to that is “Marcus isn’t dead is he?”
May 12th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
235. The Raider belong to LA? Bull sh*t.
Just because thats when HE started liking them.
I HATED the whole “hangsta” Raider connection and it took YEARS for us to overcome that.
I used to beat the sh-ite outa wanna be gang bangers sportin the Oakland gear if they couldn’t answer a simple question like “how U think the teams gonna do this year?”
They’d pop off with some cr-ap like “I don’t care long as they keep makin clothes”
Beat down poser. Rip that f’in jacket right off their back.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Raider belong to the NATION….
May 12th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
221. RRS: Have to give props to Old Al. If you’re gonna burn him for every f-uh-k up, you have to give cred when he gets something right.
Decent “looking” draft.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
235. The Raider belong to LA? Bull sh*t.
Just because thats when HE started liking them.
I HATED the whole “hangsta” Raider connection and it took YEARS for us to overcome that.
I used to beat the sh-ite outa wanna be gang bangers sportin the Oakland gear if they couldn’t answer a simple question like “how U think the teams gonna do this year?”
They’d pop off with some cr-ap like “I don’t care long as they keep makin clothes”
Beat down poser. Rip that f’in jacket right off their back.
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LMAO so f-in true…. there just dumb ignorant azz kids
May 12th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
RaiderRockstar says:
LOL @ BCZ. Al Davis thought the draft went like this …
Round 1/8 – Bruce Campbell, OT, 6-5, 310, Maryland
Round 2/49 – Jacoby Ford, WR, 5-9, 181, Clemson
Round 3/69 – Walter McFadden, DB, 5-11, 175, Auburn
Round 4/106 – Travis Goethel, LB, 6-2, 240, Arizona
Round 4/108 – Jeremy Ware, CB, 5-10, 180, Michigan State
Round 5/138 – Stevie Brown, S, 6-0, 211, Michigan
Round 6/190 – Manase Tonga, FB, 6-0, 238, Brigham Young
Round 7/215 – Alex Parsons, G, 6-4, 300, USC
Round 7/251 – Alex Daniels, DE/OLB, 6-4, 259, Cincinnati
then he saw McClain, Houston & Veldheer on the roster and in person at mini-camp and said Jhill’s famous fine “Who???”
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This is exactly how the draft WOULD HAVE gone had DHB not busted out and Davis taken counsel from Hue Jackson and whoever else.
This is exactly how I thought the draft was going to work out….just like last year.
1st round – most athletic talent available
2nd round – 40x boss
3rd round – cornerback
4th round – token front 7 player
LOL – I am glad the Raiders showed up for the draft this year
May 12th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Have to give props to Old Al.
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N21: Agreed
now get a starter quality nose tackle!
May 12th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
jhill Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Since it’s a little slow today, ima throw this out there …
Any chance Russell is mulling over the restructure offer Al gave his agent? Probably the best offer on the table.
AND ..
Are we SURE we’ve seen the last of Fargas?
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Doubtful. I think JaDavis wanted out and is relieved its over. Does he come back? I doubt it.
As for Fargas, I really hope they don’t bring this guy back short of injury. Take the lesson in knowing that he has not found another roster spot yet….and we had him starting.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
nobody wants Fargas in free agency and the Raiders already signed 2 vets to compete for his spot behind McBush …
Bennett & Cartwright
May 12th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
# SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 10:52 am
We need to sign Henderson, and figure out a trade for Gaither
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i said the same thing about 4 or 5 days ago….i also added what would buffalo want for fred jackson???
May 12th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
had DHB not busted out and Davis taken counsel from Hue Jackson and whoever else.
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way too soon to call Heyward-Bey a bust. rookie year was far below expectations, but most WR’s don’t boom or bust until Year #3 – like QB’s
May 12th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
anybody know the name of the song starring howie long at the end of cube’s movie?
May 12th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
nobody wants Fargas in free agency and the Raiders already signed 2 vets to compete for his spot behind McBush …
Bennett & Cartwright
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man i just dont know about rocky and bennwinkle as viable 3rd backs
May 12th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
man im hoping DHB can get 35 rec this year! you guys honestly think thats possible
May 12th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
what would buffalo want for fred jackson???
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the Bills were shopping Lynch before the draft.
now they aren’t shopping anybody.
Lynch, Jackson & Spiller = 3 headed monster
this takes pressure off Edwards, Fitzpatrick or Brohm (whoever starts at QB…) drafted Marcus Easley in RD4 to replace Terrell Owens
May 12th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
# sjRaider18 Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
anybody know the name of the song starring howie long at the end of cube’s movie?
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i dont remember the name of the song but i do remember whenever they did that… everyone back then thought that shyt was dope!!! the bears came out 2/3 yrs later with their freakin super bowl shuffle video… once again everybody copying the raiders!!
May 12th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Can Fargas longsnap?
May 12th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
what would buffalo want for fred jackson???
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the Bills were shopping Lynch before the draft.
now they aren’t shopping anybody.
Lynch, Jackson & Spiller = 3 headed monster
this takes pressure off Edwards, Fitzpatrick or Brohm (whoever starts at QB…) drafted Marcus Easley in RD4 to replace Terrell Owens
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we should at the least make an offer for this guy if hes riding the pine after week 6/7
May 12th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
im hoping DHB can get 35 rec this year! you guys honestly think thats possible
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I sure do. 32 catches = 2 balls per game!
I’m hoping for 48-50 grabs on the season …
Jackson & Campbell make DHB’s job much easier
add a vet mentor WR and a experience WR Coach and he’s ready for stardom
May 12th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
You guys seriously think Al all of a sudden just stepped aside and handed everything over to Cable — a guy who he almost fired a couple of months ago?
What is this based on and why should anyone take that theory seriously?
Remember, Huff, Gallery, McFadden, JaMarcus — these guys were all drafted right about where the analysts said they’d go, just like McClain. The only really shocking early round picks I can remember in the last decade or so were DHB, Mike Mitchell, Nnamdi and Janikowski. So don’t believe the hype that Al always reaches for H/W/S guys just because everyone got surprised by DHB and Mitchell last year.
May 12th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
im hoping DHB can get 35 rec this year! you guys honestly think thats possible
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I sure do. 32 catches = 2 balls per game!
I’m hoping for 48-50 grabs on the season …
Jackson & Campbell make DHB’s job much easier
add a vet mentor WR and a experience WR Coach and he’s ready for stardom
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i bet my homeboy 20 that he would
May 12th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Silver and Black Attack
http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/1/LA-Raiders-Rap-Song-Silver-and-Black-Attack-443780.html
May 12th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
SJ RAIDER 18 “Silver and Black Attack” by Los Angeles Raiders
Here’s the chorus, apparently written by a third-grader: “We wear the silver, we wear the black, we never retreat, we always attack.” It also includes a ridiculous guitar solo and footage from their games.
Worst Lines: (from Howie Long) “This Long’s not short of quarterback sacks, and I love to sit on those running backs.”
I JUST GOOGLED IT AND ALL KINDS OF REDICULOS SONGS FROM FOOTBALL TEAMS CAME UP…LOL
May 12th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
RRS,
How many fumbles (not just lost ones) do you think DMAC will have this year, assuming he appears in 16 games?
May 12th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
i definitely bumpin that song next tailgate
May 12th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
“History will dictate what I am,” he says. “You do it your way, don’t let the culture tell you what to do. That’s being a Raider.” -Al Davis
May 12th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
DHB had 9 catches in 11 starts. When he sat down, the offense improved. Its doubtful he will ever live up to his draft status.
Once again, the Raiders will just have to be happy with his effort. Kind of like little league…except that they paid him $20 million.
Sadly, DHB is more like Ted Ginn Jr….and less like Percy Harvin, Desean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Michael Crabtree….but at least DHB has a winning personality
May 12th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Rockstar,
I am hoping the best players are put on the field regardless of draft status.
May 12th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
hahahahahahahahhaahahahahaha, i just walked in my house and read this bulsht. yeah cincy can hve that piece of something cause the word chit doesnt even begin to describe this lazy as.i wonder what hes doing now prob pretending to be working hard, then going to the all you can eat fried everything bar. everyone in cincy is gonna be excited till they find out that his laid back southern ways can pass as a ssshhhiiitt for brain idiot who doesnt know how to speak.
May 12th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
DHB had 9 catches in 11 starts. When he sat down, the offense improved. Its doubtful he will ever live up to his draft status.
Once again, the Raiders will just have to be happy with his effort. Kind of like little league…except that they paid him $20 million.
Sadly, DHB is more like Ted Ginn Jr….and less like Percy Harvin, Desean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Michael Crabtree….but at least DHB has a winning personality
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WE WILL SEE … i hate to admit it but im with ROCKSTAR on this one… i think he will turn it around…the kids a hard worker when you work hard good things happen
May 12th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
How many fumbles (not just lost ones) do you think DMAC will have this year, assuming he appears in 16 games?
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Last year he fumbled 5 times (lost 3) on 125 touches.
so once every 25 times he has the ball in his hands, expect the ball to hit the turf …
Let’s assume that he’ll absorb Fargas’ extra 146 touches from last year (if he’s the healthy starter)…
11 fumbles.
to be fair Adrian Peterson probably fumbled 11 times in the playoffs alone last year! haha j/k
but seriously, if he hasn’t been working on leg strength & ball security this offseason we’re in trouble
May 12th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
sjRaider18 Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
anybody know the name of the song starring howie long at the end of cube’s movie?
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I think its called “Never ending horrible nightmare that just keeps coming back to haunt us”?
May 12th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I am hoping the best players are put on the field regardless of draft status.
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S&B: me too
but there are no lead dogs in the WR corps at this point. Schilens got all kinds of hype only to get injured (again). Cable said Ford was brought in to be the new return man. Miller still has shin splints. Murph dropped 9 balls last year. not sold on his route running or blocking at this point. injured in the mini-camp and friends with slacker Russell. Higgins was shell shocked for the first few weeks, but got his stuff together after JR was benched (coincidence?). best WR from 2008, but now he’s got competition
if DHB has improved as much as Cable & Jerry Mac say, there is a very real possibility for 50 catches imo – especially with Jackson & Campbell leading the offense
May 12th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I hope the Raiders can score lots of TDs this year. That would be something they haven’t done in years…
May 12th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
30 year raider Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
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WE WILL SEE … i hate to admit it but im with ROCKSTAR on this one… i think he will turn it around…the kids a hard worker when you work hard good things happen
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Not necessarily. When you work hard AND have talent…good things tend to happen.
There are plenty of players that bust azz and don’t ever make a team. Life isn’t fair in that regard.
DHB can’t catch and he couldn’t catch in college. So we are asking him to do something he’s never done before. His best bet, in my opinion, is as a 3rd receiver in the slot….not as the guy going up against the opponents best cornerback
May 12th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Rockstar,
I don’t listen to the hype of who is doing what in the offseason. That means little given that the Raiders rarely allow the media coverage for a credible 2nd opinion.
So, these players will have to show us on the field come training camp. If JLH is outplaying DHB in camp this summer, he should be ahead of him in the depth chart…same goes for any receiver on the roster…including guys like Watkins and Nick Miller.
The receiving corps is wide open and there should be no jobs given at this point. Their collective performance has been very poor..or players are injured or having different issues.
May 12th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 8:38 am
to be fair …
Hue Jackson’s QB’s in 2003 were Patrick Ramsey & Tim Hasselbeck
Hue Jackson’s QB’s in 2007 were Byron Leftwich & Joey Harrington
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Exactly!
May 12th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Only think I had issue with Straight Outta LA was Cube saying “the Raiders will always belong to L.A.”
Ahhh…Naahhhhh!
May 12th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
30 year raider Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
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WE WILL SEE … i hate to admit it but im with ROCKSTAR on this one… i think he will turn it around…the kids a hard worker when you work hard good things happen
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Not necessarily. When you work hard AND have talent…good things tend to happen.
There are plenty of players that bust azz and don’t ever make a team. Life isn’t fair in that regard.
DHB can’t catch and he couldn’t catch in college. So we are asking him to do something he’s never done before. His best bet, in my opinion, is as a 3rd receiver in the slot….not as the guy going up against the opponents best cornerback
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man the jury is still out bro…i was not pleased with those damm stone hands myself.. does he wear rec gloves??? i cant remember if he does or doesnt he def needs too if he aint… he def needs all the help he can get….
May 12th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
SnB,
the old adage is that DBs are WRs who cannot catch.
So in essence, if what you surmise is true, that DHB simply can’t catch the ball (I’ll give him years two and three to “get it”), then he can be converted to DB (which is what Al always wants anyway – fast DBs).
May 12th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
221. RRS: Have to give props to Old Al. If you’re gonna burn him for every f-uh-k up, you have to give cred when he gets something right.
Decent “looking” draft.
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Personally I think thats BS.
The old man Al just allowed the coaches and scouts to run this years draft, cause he knew he had to after last years debacle and how he pissed off the fans.
If the old man would have ran it like he did last year under Cables first year as puppet coach, he would have drafted B Campbell with that first pick and Jacoby Ford in the 2nd round in this years draft!
May 12th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
big pep Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
hahahahahahahahhaahahahahaha, i just walked in my house and read this bulsht. yeah cincy can hve that piece of something cause the word chit doesnt even begin to describe this lazy as.i wonder what hes doing now prob pretending to be working hard, then going to the all you can eat fried everything bar. everyone in cincy is gonna be excited till they find out that his laid back southern ways can pass as a ssshhhiiitt for brain idiot who doesnt know how to speak.
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Big Pep…the flip-side of priettj.
May 12th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
right now on a scale of 1-10 i give or wr a 4.5… with miller time thrown in the mix i’ll go 6.0
May 12th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
and i dont mean nick either thats zach im talking about…lol
May 12th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
LOL @ 30YR
you had me nervous for a minute there!
May 12th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
My prediction on WRs making the 53 man roster:
Chaz
DHB
Murphy
Ford
Nick Miller
Scary Lee Higgins
May 12th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
And ii fumbles sounds about right. However there is no way DMAC stays healthy enough to get that many carries. I expect Bush to get most of Fargas’ touches.
May 12th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I’ll bet Howie is kicking himself right now, for not buying all the copies and rights to that “Silver and Black Attack.” video right about now. Would have been worth every penny…..
May 12th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
LOL @ 30YR
you had me nervous for a minute there!
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i figured i needed to clarify that…but really i mean i honestly think thats where they stand right now… it aint good..
May 12th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
[...] Steve Corkran believes the Bengals could be a good fit for JaMarcus Russell given their track record of being a “haven for misfits, players of questionable character and [...]
May 12th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
The bungles and the bunghole. A match made for each other.
May 12th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
DHB has another year of maturity. another offseason with coaches & teammates to improve his game. he may have went to some WR camp or seen a former stud now retired WR this offseason for some pointers. we never know who might have reached out to him.
Marcellus Wiley said he reached out to JaMarcus Russell. who saw that coming ???
Prime Time U did a world of good for Raider CB Chris Johnson. He had nothing but speed when he showed up there. I remember watching this kid play in 2007 preseason. disgusting!
Brandon Marshall caught just 20 passes as a rookie. jumped to 102 catches his soph season. who saw that coming?
and how can you discount Cable & Russell replaced by Jackson & Campbell as play caller & QB ???
add in potentially 3 new starters to the O-Line, no more Fargas and a healthy Chaz Schilens …
Heyward-Bey is far from being a bust. you’ll see
May 12th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
The title should be more like:
“Has JaMarcus found a new buffet?”
May 12th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
My prediction on WRs making the 53 man roster:
Chaz
DHB
Murphy
Ford
Nick Miller
Scary Lee Higgins
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not one of those guys commands a double team… thats a problem…we are gonna have to do some things the nonconventional way here..more DMAC out in the flat… hopefully the FB whoever it is, on some out and ups..keep it real with #80 again over the middle.. shyt like that..
May 12th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
M Lonetree Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
SnB,
the old adage is that DBs are WRs who cannot catch.
So in essence, if what you surmise is true, that DHB simply can’t catch the ball (I’ll give him years two and three to “get it”), then he can be converted to DB (which is what Al always wants anyway – fast DBs).
not a bad idea
May 12th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Agreed RR, WAYYYYYYYYYY to early to label DHB a bust…
May 12th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Make no mistake. I am rooting for DHB big time. I want to see this guy succeed. I just saw a receiver that needs to be built up from scratch. He jump catches, doesn’t get much separation and just plain drops a lot of balls.
People have referenced guys like Jerry Rice and Cliff Branch’s early struggles…Those guys caught the ball in college.
May 12th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
ii? I meant eleven (11)
May 12th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
S&B: would you prefer a guy like Eddie Royal who caught 91 passes & 5 TD’s as a rookie and then slumped to 37 catches & ZERO TD’s in his second season ???
May 12th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
i dont know if any of yall saw DHB’S highlight reel at maryland…its on you tube but i think its under bruce cambpell for some reason… a buddy showed it to me abiut 2 weeks ago… he made somw nice snags… over the shoulder, even a one handed, he did have a tendency to bring some in with his chest tho… but over-all he looked like he knew what the hell he was doing…
May 12th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
S&B: would you prefer a guy like Eddie Royal who caught 91 passes & 5 TD’s as a rookie and then slumped to 37 catches & ZERO TD’s in his second season ???
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Eddie Royal was NEVER a good player. CrapAngelo Hall is what made Eddie Royal’s career.
May 12th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Cliff Branch was a 4x Pro Bowler & 3x Super Bowl Champ.
he didn’t have such high expectations though, 4th rounder (more like Louis Murphy)
May 12th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Jerry Rice was the son of a brick mason. He developed his hands while working for his father.
May 12th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Jerry Rice has a son, Jerry Rice Jr., who is a senior in high school at Menlo School in Atherton, California, graduating in 2009 – he is planning to attend UCLA in the fall and walk on to the football team.
-WIKI
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is this kid playing for UCLA yet ???
May 12th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
So how’s your hockey working for ya =)
May 12th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
S&B: would you prefer a guy like Eddie Royal who caught 91 passes & 5 TD’s as a rookie and then slumped to 37 catches & ZERO TD’s in his second season ???
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I want the #1 receiver to be a legit threat to make plays….I want the #1 receiver to catch more than 1 or 2 balls a game….he needs to be average.
The expectations for DHB should be just as high, if not higher, than guys like Harvin, Crabtree etc.
Either he can play or he can’t. He was the WORST rookie receiver last year. Johnny Knox, Britt, Harvin, Maclin, Crabtree (half a season), Nicks and a bunch of other guys are showing promise.
9 catches in 11 games screems Ted Ginn or worse.
He needs to come out here and seize that camp.
This is not baseball, where 1st round picks get 5 years to develop. If DHB isn’t ready, don’t let him submarine a promising season where we have a new QB etc…
May 12th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
I want the #1 receiver to be a legit threat to make plays….I want the #1 receiver to catch more than 1 or 2 balls a game….he needs to be average.
The expectations for DHB should be just as high, if not higher, than guys like Harvin, Crabtree etc.
Either he can play or he can’t. He was the WORST rookie receiver last year. Johnny Knox, Britt, Harvin, Maclin, Crabtree (half a season), Nicks and a bunch of other guys are showing promise.
9 catches in 11 games screems Ted Ginn or worse.
He needs to come out here and seize that camp.
This is not baseball, where 1st round picks get 5 years to develop. If DHB isn’t ready, don’t let him submarine a promising season where we have a new QB etc…
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So do you agree that your theory should apply to DMAC as well?
May 12th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
So do you agree that your theory should apply to DMAC as well?
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Here here!
May 12th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-ethnic-studies-20100512,0,5313151.story?track=rss
I know you guys like to get political in here, although I don’t want to be the conduit it’s an interesting story
May 12th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Should the same apply to DMAC? Yes. If he can’t play then he needs to step aside.
However, I believe he’s the 2nd best running back on the roster now and I also believe that he was misused to a certain extent.
Bush should be #1 and DMAC #2….
As for DHB, I am not sure he’s the 3rd best receiver on the team…I think JLH is a better receiver right now.
May 12th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents!
May 12th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
# inonewordraider Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-ethnic-studies-20100512,0,5313151.story?track=rss
I know you guys like to get political in here, although I don’t want to be the conduit it’s an interesting story
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Very interesting, and thanks for posting the link…
I wonder why, it reminds me of the Germans prior to WW1, the area I grew up wasnt allowed to learn about their history or language, they weren’t allowed to have their flag and colors around… after WW1 the area was given back to Denmark…
I cant understand why education should divide people, it should merely enhance knowledge promote understanding between people…
Arizona is twisted..
lets speak of hockey… oh no? well =)
May 12th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Allez! Allez! Allez!
Allez Les Habitants!
(hockeyspeak)
May 12th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
# M Lonetree Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Allez! Allez! Allez!
Allez Les Habitants!
(hockeyspeak)
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ahh, no wonder it’s so LAME.
May 12th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
actually, lame is attempting to stay awake by taping your eyes open in order to watch the unwatchably non-competitive nba playoffs. forgone conclusions with 67 fouls in the last two minutes of any game just to view the humor of TNT’s postgame show with Sir Charles.
nba. a great game with little heart.
Stanley Cup Playoffs, a great game with tremendous heart.
May 12th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
What’s going on Raider Nation?
I could see Jamarcus landing in Cincy. Makes sense, actually. The Bengals struck gold last year with Ced Benson. I could see them being willing to take a chance on JR. Besides, after cashing Al’s checks to the tune of 39 mil., he should now fit right into Mike Brown’s price range–Cheap.
The Bungles were willing to take a chance on the dregs of society, the Jones Bros. Matt and PacMan, why not Russell?
May 12th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I’m not exactly worried about facing Jamarcus in the future, guys at the base of the mountain looking up with alotta baggage to carry
May 12th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Lonetree,
Not a big Hockey guy, but Playoff hockey is great sport. Got coaught up in the Red Wings/Colorado Avalanche rivalry awhile back. Great Rivalry. There was genuine hatred between those two teams for awhile.
They were both excellent teams so they met every year in the playoffs.
Probably the closest thing I’ve seen to Raiders v Steelers rivalry of the ’70s.
May 12th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
What do you guys think of the Raiders signing Kellen Heard?
May 12th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Kirk Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
What do you guys think of the Raiders signing Kellen Heard?
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Represents acknowledgement that they have a need. Not sure if Heard is going to be enough.
Hope he makes the team and can play a role on this defense….unless Seymour is going to be the DT beside Kelly…Bryant and Joseph are not going to be the right answer.
May 12th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
heards a massive body. Looks like langston playing nt.
May 12th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Ive always said, new hires should have a sliding scale till proven pay check. Look at the waste here in Oakville. Give them 4 years to shape up, or out. I believed in Russel, given time, not paychecks, he had no reason to prosper with this team, only his co-horts. Glad he’s gone, no homie here……
May 12th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
SNB, I think defense is working real hard this year, with Al’s approval, we might be supprised, and maybe some Blitzes to rival last years supprised attacks. Holding my breath!
May 12th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Tom Cable on NFLN Total Access right now.
May 12th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Cinn? for jruss?
never happen.
He wouldn’t take a paycut with us. Why would he work for minimum, and try harder? he won’t.
He’s done.
Expect to see him at a bobby flay ribfest sometime in the near future.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Letting SHB submarine the season is on the coaches, and was last year.
dumb to leave him out there, regardless of his paycheck.
how sad is it that getting rid of one #1 pick, and benching the previous two first rd picks auto improves the team?
May 12th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Warren Sapp is such a hater
May 12th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
can someone give me a recap, with Tom Cable’s interview on NFLN thanks
May 12th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
is the board wacked?
tried the other day to post, and couldn’t.
now it keeps loading, then showing blank page saying ‘done’.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
SD,
He expects this to be a playoff team.
Going to stress ball security this year.
Feels like it’s his team, after first being interim coach.
Hopes for breakout year from McFadden, staying healthy being the key.
Seymour brought in for leadership. Show young players how to practice, take notes and take care of their body.
Key to this season is to get off to a fast start, unlike last year. Gain confidence.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
The interview was conducted by Jennifer Allen. Daughter of the late Redskin coach George Allen and sister of former Raider GM Bruce Allen.
For whatever that’s worth.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
ball security being stressed?
hope it’s not like last year, where the first few days were kindergarten walk throughs, which was pretty embarrassing, considering these are pro’s.
that and it didn’t help.
stress job security.
earn your job. perform to keep it.
not job because of paycheck
May 12th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
thanks Buckeye and sammy, good lookin out!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
No prob SD 619.
May 12th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Man i wish it was september already. I need some Raider Football!!!!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Sammy,
Maybe you’re right. Maybe his heart isn’t in it at all, and he’s done with football altogether. He just takes Al’s money and runs. Goes back home to Mobile, Ala and fades off into obscurity. No more minicamps, two a days, film study, etc. I could see that being a very real possibility.
However, if he does want a paycheck, and a second chance, Cincy seems like a logical landing spot.
That’s all.
May 12th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Damn the Dischargers!! I hate their fans!!
Powder Puff Blue Biotches!!!
May 12th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Discharged Fan: when was the last time the Raiders were in the playoffs. My powder puff biotches were in the playoffs the last few years.
Raider Fan: do they give rings for that?!
We have 3 rings, and the discharged fans have 1994!! LMFAO
May 12th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Raider O,
How Ya doin?
Got a look at The Sporting News preseason College preview today. They have THE OSU ranked 2nd to Alabama.That’s just courtesy for the defending Nat’l champs, IMO. The Tide has a lot of pieces to replace this year. Starting with Big Rolando.
Expecting big things in Columbus in ‘10.
Go Bucks!
Just win, Baby!
Oh yeah, Legalize it!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Buckeyeraider,
I’m stressed. I have 2 finals on Mon and 1 Tuesday. Wish me luck.
We will have a great year. The OSU is great > preppie mich, the Raiders will improve (I’m not sold on Cable yet), and they are working on legalizing it!! Great year, but it can be better. Trade mich to Canada! lol
May 12th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Speaking of Rolando McClain, Big Mouth Warren Sapp predicted him to win Def. ROY today on NFLN.
They were talking about the Cushing controversy, when the host asked who Sapp thought would win ROY in ‘10. Sapp predicted Rolando. Then in a back handed compliment sort of way said, he is going to have A LOT of opportunities to make some tackles. Warren must not think highly of the Raiders current DT’s.
Perhaps he has a point. LOL.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
True story:
I went to the bus advising center to get some help regarding my registration, and I asked to speak to the asst dean (responsible for student issues in bus). I was told that I can’t schd an appt because the asst dean doesn’t have time for my issue!!!!!
How do they find so many Talking Monkeys?!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Good luck on the finals, O. I’m sure you’ll do fine. Now get off the damn Raider blog, and go study!
May 12th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I watched some highlights of the 2003 season tonight. It was a thing of beauty watching Gannon avoid the rush and throw the ball all over the place on a dime. I miss those days.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Chris in NY Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
You guys seriously think Al all of a sudden just stepped aside and handed everything over to Cable — a guy who he almost fired a couple of months ago?
What is this based on and why should anyone take that theory seriously?
Remember, Huff, Gallery, McFadden, JaMarcus — these guys were all drafted right about where the analysts said they’d go, just like McClain. The only really shocking early round picks I can remember in the last decade or so were DHB, Mike Mitchell, Nnamdi and Janikowski. So don’t believe the hype that Al always reaches for H/W/S guys just because everyone got surprised by DHB and Mitchell last year.
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Chris,
I posted almost an exact same thought a month ago. Al is currently known as the guy who reaches but more than half of his picks in the first round were for guys that went in the slot they were pegged to go. His 2nd round picks are definitely reaches though.
May 12th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
‘Night fellas.
May 12th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Hey, one of you guys left the Raider-ade out. Must have been real maddenraider. He drinks that stuff like crazy.
May 12th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Hey SeymourGlen, looks your in here trolling. MR isnt even here.
Get a life…
The end.
May 13th, 2010 at 2:31 am
Definitely think T.O would be a good move considering he was quiet and got on with things in Buffalo, could be a really good no.2 receiver to Schilens or even no.1 and show the rest of them the ropes… I like it
May 13th, 2010 at 5:54 am
WR Kole Heckendorf, acquired from waivers by the Seahawks.
NO!!!
trade Nick Miller the DB Killer to Seattle for Heckendorf!
May 13th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Good Morning Nation!
Good Morning Rockstar…who’s that?
May 13th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Tom Cable on NFLN Total Access :
-He expects this to be a playoff team.
-Going to stress ball security this year.
-Hopes for breakout year from McFadden, staying healthy being the key.
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BSJ,
yeah boy. WHAT ???
May 13th, 2010 at 5:58 am
Good Morning Rockstar…who’s that?
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good morning Hwnrdr!
see posts # 100, 103 & 105
May 13th, 2010 at 6:01 am
BSJ,
yeah boy. WHAT ???
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Oh, NOW you buy into Cable’s grandiosity…I can’t wait for Dakota to mention this. I’ll remind him DMAC has officially become the Kwame Harris of our backfield.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Speaking of Rolando McClain, Big Mouth Warren Sapp predicted him to win Def. ROY today on NFLN.
They were talking about the Cushing controversy, when the host asked who Sapp thought would win ROY in ‘10. Sapp predicted Rolando. Then in a back handed compliment sort of way said, he is going to have A LOT of opportunities to make some tackles. Warren must not think highly of the Raiders current DT’s.
Perhaps he has a point. LOL.
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thats funny. wasn’t it just 2 years ago that Warren Sapp proclaimed DT Tommy Kelly the greatest thing since sliced bread ???
maybe he was referring to Bryant or Joseph at DT next to him? or maybe he finally realized that Kelly is just an average player?
your thoughts nation?
May 13th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Raider O Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
True story:
I went to the bus advising center to get some help regarding my registration, and I asked to speak to the asst dean (responsible for student issues in bus).
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Is it a short, yellow bus?
May 13th, 2010 at 6:03 am
McFadden, ball security, playoffs. I like it!
another round of Kool-Aid please
the wife beating buffoon has Al’s ear. I’m in!
where is Raider O? legalize it!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:05 am
BSJ: Raider O got high while watching this old show
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magic_School_Bus_(TV_series)
May 13th, 2010 at 6:05 am
I am going to reprise my “Bring back Tom Rathman” chorus…
May 13th, 2010 at 6:08 am
Ahhh…gotcha! And Seattle grabbed this kid? I wonder why he went undrafted?
May 13th, 2010 at 6:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 6:05 am
BSJ: Raider O got high while watching this old show
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magic_School_Bus_(TV_series)
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They ripped off The Who!
I don’t care how much I pay (Too much, the Magic Bus)
I wanna drive my bus to my baby each day (Too much, the Magic Bus)
*[Magic Bus, Magic Bus, Magic Bus
Magic Bus, Magic Bus, Magic Bus
Give me a hundred (Magic Bus)
I won't take under (Magic Bus)
Goes like thunder (Magic Bus)
It's a four-stage wonder (Magic Bus)
Magic Bus, Magic Bus, Magic Bus, Magic Bus
I want it, I want it, I want it...(You can't have it!)
Think how much you'll save...(You can't have it!)]
I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it … (You can’t have it!)
May 13th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Yes they did!
Shoot Rockstar, I think everyone got old watching that show…
May 13th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Running Backs – Kelly Skipper
Wide Receivers – Sanjay Lal
Special Teams Coordinator – John Fassel
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these guys should all be fired based on last year’s performance!
looks like Kevin Ross already replaced Randy Hanson …
May 13th, 2010 at 6:13 am
I wonder why he went undrafted?
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LMN said that his name crudely translated means ‘breedingtown’
need I say more ???
May 13th, 2010 at 6:14 am
performance, disturbance…
same same
May 13th, 2010 at 6:14 am
I’m just wondering why Sanjay Lal is still on the staff?
May 13th, 2010 at 6:17 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S, THE LEGENDARY RANDY HANSON..GUY TAKES PUNCHES LIKE ROCKY BALBOA
May 13th, 2010 at 6:17 am
I’m just wondering why Sanjay Lal is still on the staff?
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Jerry Mac reports that both Tollner (Passing Game Coordinator) & Lal are both still on staff, despite the addition of new OC/Play Caller Hue Jackson …
Said that during the last mini-camp Tollner was barking at the WR’s and Lal was basically just standing around with his hands in his pockets watching – like last year. Isn’t that what quality control guys are for ???
May 13th, 2010 at 6:21 am
THE LEGENDARY RANDY HANSON..GUY TAKES PUNCHES LIKE ROCKY BALBOA
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Rocky punches back. he doesn’t whine & cry to Yahoo sports writers
to my knowledge Tom Cable hasn’t punched anybody else since he got here (2007). Hanson must have done something to deserve it. Kiffin wanted him out. even suggested a mental eval. haha
Hanson & Kiffin should have a reality show together called “weasel & coward”. or make a movie called “How to be a douche bag in 10 days”.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:21 am
hey Dirt Lot…haha…The Legendary Randy Hanson!!! Love it!
Rockstar, that is exactly what I mean…go back to QC!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Sanjay Lal has a contract. Expect to see him around.
Personally, I would like to see what Freddy B could do with DHB, one on one.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:25 am
MAYBE HANSON HAS THAT DESEASE ALI HAS,AFTER ONE PUNCH..
May 13th, 2010 at 6:28 am
And good morning all.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Parkinson’s disease?
a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer’s motor skills, speech, and other functions
May 13th, 2010 at 6:32 am
@ 6:01 a.m. (PDT) BoSJack declares DMc to be the “Kwame Harris of running backs”.
that ladies and gentlemen, is the cold hard fact.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Trade Dmac for Kwame Harris!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:36 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Sanjay Lal has a contract. Expect to see him around.
Personally, I would like to see what Freddy B could do with DHB, one on one.
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Put on a ton of stick’em and explain to him how a Wr looks for the ball
May 13th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Sanjay Lal has a contract. Expect to see him around.
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James Lofton & Dwaine Board had contracts too, but they were out after 1 year and we never saw or heard from them …
May 13th, 2010 at 6:42 am
I honestly think we should demote Sanjay Lal (or fire him).
let Tollner keep his pay and be re-assigned to WR Coach.
then sign a vet like Muhsin Muhammad to mentor the youngsters
May 13th, 2010 at 6:43 am
LOL Lonetree. I fear for Dakota’s vascular health, but it needed to be said.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:44 am
If we’re talking ’bout a vet WR,what happened to Holt?Who’d he sign for?
May 13th, 2010 at 6:44 am
what happened to Holt? Who’d he sign for?
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Patriots
May 13th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Truth be told do vet Wr even bother to mentor the younger ones or just want the ball, even the great Jerry Rice didn’t seem to want to help same with Tim Brown.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:48 am
NMF: depends on the player
Moose showed Steve Smith the ropes in Carolina.
Rice mentored T.O. in SF
who did Brown have to work with? Jerry Porter?
May 13th, 2010 at 6:48 am
The Pats? $hite!!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:49 am
Lofton stayed around for awhile, but not coaching. I suspect that if you find another coaching gig – or broadcast job like Lofton – you can negotiate your buyout with Al. Thus, Lal will be here this season.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:55 am
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for James Lofton & Dwaine Board!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Trade Nick Miller and Marcel Reece for any player in the nfl called McFadden!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:59 am
neilb Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Trade Dmac for Kwame Harris!
NO!!!!
BTW: Good Morning Neil!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Trade Nick Miller and Marcel Reece for any player in the nfl called McFadden!
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CB Bryant McFadden (Steelers)
do it Al!
May 13th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Morning Hwnrdr!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:01 am
In fact,change the name from Oakland Raiders to Oakland McFaddens!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:04 am
change the name from Oakland Raiders to Oakland McFaddens
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BSJ would become a Bears fan
May 13th, 2010 at 7:09 am
BSJ would go gun shopping…
May 13th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Not enough sleep and too much coffee.
Bo’s head would explode like that scene in “Scanners”!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:11 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY-03vYYAjA
Had to do it.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:11 am
LMFAO!
“Kwame Harris currently attends the Culinary Institute of America as a culinary student.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwame_Harris
May 13th, 2010 at 7:14 am
“Kwame Harris currently attends the Culinary Institute of America as a culinary student.”
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That’s just so unreal.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Trade DMAC for DT Orien Harris! (brother to Kwame)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orien_Harris
May 13th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Is Orien a culinary student aswell?
May 13th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Off for some dinner (fish today RRS)
Have a great Thursday everyone.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:37 am
I guess if you can’t block … cook!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:39 am
JaMarcus currently attends the Culinary Institute of America as a food connoisseur.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:41 am
what is he lead taster…
May 13th, 2010 at 7:42 am
A person with expert knowledge or training, especially in the food arts.
A person of informed and discriminating taste: a connoisseur of fried chicken n’ biscuits.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Holt is with the patriots…
May 13th, 2010 at 7:43 am
what no gravy???
May 13th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Good Morning Nation.
Bus: Business and not the magic yellow bus. Puff puff on the magic Bus!
Legalize it!!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:44 am
BSJ would go gun shopping…
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yeah right, liberal.
you’d go out and purchase a Chitown Cutler jersey
May 13th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Watching Jamarcus go down like a voluminous sack of potatoes made Kwame start to think…
May 13th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Puff puff on the magic Bus!
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haha! I knew it O, you hippie!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:46 am
what no gravy???
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Thec: gravy makes EVERYTHING taste better.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Good Morning RR, Thec, morning crew, and preppie.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:48 am
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for a cold gravy sandwich!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Bo,
The OSU ranked 2nd!!! What about preppie mich?
O
H
I
O
OHIO!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Preppie dog that belongs to BSJ…
http://barkplaceboutique.com/online/images/ES%20-%20Preppy3.jpg
May 13th, 2010 at 7:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 7:44 am
BSJ would go gun shopping…
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yeah right, liberal.
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I realize you number freaks always want to cleanly categorize things, but my eclecticism remains beyond the scope of your limited understanding.
A Deadhead, yet a Marine
A high-expert marksman, yet a gun control enthusiast
White, yet can reverse dunk
A liberal, yet cannot feel your pain
Blow into a bag if you need to RRS…this is a lot for you to absorb.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:54 am
go Cavs! even the series at 3-3!
May 13th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Bo,
The OSU ranked 2nd!!!
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You should be proud. Suckeyes are quite talented at coming in 2nd. What the hell were you talking about, by the way?
May 13th, 2010 at 7:56 am
LMAO RR.
Is that your dog preppie?
Go Cavs!!!!!
King James > princess Kobe
May 13th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Suns will dominate on Monday.
beat LA!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:00 am
this is a lot for you to absorb
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absorb this preppie…
McFadden is our starting RB and has been working on ball security this offseason.
as Macho Man Randy Savage would say “OOOOOOOOHHHHHH YEEEAAAAHHHHH”
May 13th, 2010 at 8:01 am
O, what up Brotehr how are you doing? still in school?
May 13th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Bo,
What are You talking about? Ranking?
May 13th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Sorry for the typo, i meant Brother…
May 13th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Thec,
I love SDSU!! I love Girls! Girls! Girls!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Sometimes I wish I was single!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:08 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Suns will dominate on Monday.
beat LA!
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HA HA HA HA HA
LAKERS IN 5 Called D and Suns don’t play it.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:08 am
I love SDSU!!
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for Kirk Morrison!
White, yet can reverse dunk (on an 8-foot hoop)
did BSJ star in ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ or was that Woody Harrelson ???
May 13th, 2010 at 8:09 am
I love Short Shorts!!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:12 am
I love Short Shorts!!
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remembering John Stockton?
May 13th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Stockton was 2× Allstate Good Hands Award Winner …
DHB must have came in 2nd place ???
May 13th, 2010 at 8:17 am
RR – when you talk about the lakers you rellay come off as, well, kind of dopey. Stick to Raider football. Your NBA predictions are always, laughably, way off the mark.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:19 am
RR – did you lose your job or something? You seem to have a ton of time to constanly post here.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:20 am
RR- never has one man posted so many times and said so little… lol at you…
May 13th, 2010 at 8:21 am
No Mas Diamante: thanks for your input (sarcasm)
still employed, how about you?
May 13th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Back to work. Have a good day people.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Raider O Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Bo,
The OSU ranked 2nd!!!
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You brought it up Mustafa, not me.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:23 am
did BSJ star in ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ or was that Woody Harrelson ???
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He was weak. But they did play on my old courts in Venice. The hoops were lowered for the filming for the midget snipes.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Have a good day people.
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you too. thanks for all your contributions this morning.
oh ye Mastermind of the Jerry Mac blog
haha
May 13th, 2010 at 8:25 am
The hoops were lowered for the filming for the midget snipes.
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so snipes is no Spud Webb then, eh?
May 13th, 2010 at 8:26 am
nor Muggsy Bogues
May 13th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Muggsy could dunk ???
May 13th, 2010 at 8:29 am
RR,
Preppie wasn’t in White Men Cant jump, he was in the Matrix. He was agent Anderson.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:29 am
And actually, I own a foxhound. Quite Podunk of me.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/AmericanFoxhound2.jpg
That soccer dog Raider O posted is a disgrace (soccer dog = kick them out the door and yell GGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!)
May 13th, 2010 at 8:30 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Muggsy could dunk ???
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as well as Wesley
May 13th, 2010 at 8:32 am
I own a foxhound. Quite Podunk of me.
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cool. we have a weimaraner
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Weimaraner_Maya_Lou.jpg
May 13th, 2010 at 8:33 am
I am trying to talk the wife into letting me get a Great Dane, but they are poorly suited to cold weather. And they live only 7-8 years. And they eat couches. Otherwise, the perfect pooch. Already got the name picked out – Lamont (I can admit that now that KK isn’t here).
May 13th, 2010 at 8:33 am
BSJ: did you guys have any tornado watches or warnings your side of Podunk this AM ???
we did around 7:30-8:00 CST
May 13th, 2010 at 8:34 am
cool. we have a weimaraner
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I hope yours doesn’t have a pearl necklace like Maya Lou!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Already got the name picked out – Lamont
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named after LaFat “towel biter” Jordan?
May 13th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I didn’t post it preppie. White dog in a green polo. That’s Preppie!! lol
May 13th, 2010 at 8:35 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 8:33 am
BSJ: did you guys have any tornado watches or warnings your side of Podunk this AM ???
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MAJOR storms all night, but never heard sirens. My house is under about 15 mature oaks, so I was a tad anxious.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:36 am
female, but no pearl necklace … haha
just picked that picture because it has the same eye/coat colorings
May 13th, 2010 at 8:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Already got the name picked out – Lamont
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named after LaFat “towel biter” Jordan?
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No, after OG Lamont Sanford. I wanna yell out the back door “C’mere you big dummy!”
May 13th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Raider O Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I didn’t post it preppie.
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Explain post 410: “Bo, The OSU ranked 2nd!!!”
May 13th, 2010 at 8:38 am
MAJOR storms all night, but never heard sirens.
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pouring rain and a shelf cloud on my drive in to work.
leveled a Pizza Hut like 20 miles away
sirens blaring!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:40 am
ahhhh, a Sanford and Son reference. gotcha
now I know why you made the Kell comment, haha
May 13th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I have a mini pincher. His name is Pharaoh.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Damn Preppie. You are slow, but I don’t blame you. I blame that CA edgeumucation.
The new rankings for college football are out, and the OSU is ranked 2nd behind Alabama.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:44 am
hep!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:45 am
I’ve always wanted a rottweiler named Rufus or Bruno, but my wife is scared of them and doesn’t think they are trust worthy around kids.
and now Sacha Baron Cohen made that movie called ‘Brüno’. NFL player named Rufus Alexander …
oh well
May 13th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Raider O Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I have a mini pincher.
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And you call me preppie!?!?
http://www.californiatinydogs.com/miniature-pinscher/MINIATURE-PINSCHER-crutch2001.jpg
May 13th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Raider O’s rat:
http://www.playfullpups.com/2peewee1005.jpg
May 13th, 2010 at 8:48 am
LOL at post #458 !
yikes Raider O. good luck coming back from that one
May 13th, 2010 at 8:50 am
I’m surprised Jerry Mac didn’t have more to say about the Ice Cube documentary. Few people know this outside of the industry, but Jerry is considered one of the founding fathers of gangsta rap.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:51 am
TW saw Pharaoh. He is a mini pin on roids!! He is 23 pounds!! I love pinchers!! I like German things. Cars, women, dogs, and Sham Wow!! lol
May 13th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Chris in NY: Jon Becker & Chuck Barney weighed in on it. I think Jerry Mac is still on vacation
Paul Gutierrez (Sac Bee) chimed in.
Vittorio Tafur (SF Gate) didn’t touch it.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Raider O:
the Sham Wow is German?
legalize it!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Morning peoples!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:59 am
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/raiders/Brian%20Cushing.jpg
look at this picture.
see Cooper Carlisle picking himself up off the turf in the background while Cushing tackles Fargas for a loss and another Texans defender runs in to assist untouched?
sickening. Isn’t it ?
May 13th, 2010 at 9:00 am
who will take a chance on free agent RB Brian Westbrook?
Redskins, Rams, Donks or Packers ???
May 13th, 2010 at 9:00 am
see Cooper Carlisle picking himself up off the turf in the background
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Would love to see Cushing try and stack up against our new ROBO RG Big Bruce!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Yes RR. ShamWow, BMWs, Nice big thick white women, and pinchers.
I love it!!
Legalize everything!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:03 am
I would say Redskins, because of McNabb, but their deep at the RB position.
He’ll sign w/ the Donks or Rams.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Jhill: I’m rooting for Campbell or Barnes to take the starting RG job from Carlisle as well (needless to say)
May 13th, 2010 at 9:03 am
I was a little underwhelmed by the doc. Don’t think it would’ve ever made the cut if not for Ice Cube’s star power. There was some cool stuff, I liked the interview with Al and the animation was kind of cool. But the storytelling was all over the place.
Plus I don’t buy Snoop as a die-hard Raiders fan. Hasn’t he been seen several times in Pittsburgh in a Steelers jersey the last couple of years, frontrunning. Plus I think Snoop said something toward the end that sort of suggested that the Raiders owe their renegade image to gangsta rap when in reality they had established that image more than a decade earlier in Oakland due to Al and the players of that era. It was alright, because I’m a Raider fan I watched it.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Football is SOOO close!
OTAs next week!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Cube is a Raider fan. Snoop is hella fake, because he’s diehard Steelers fan. I heard him say it himself.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Nice big thick white women
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who was the artist who made these paintings?
Monet, Manet, Van Gogh or somebody else ???
I forget …
May 13th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Just in case some of you missed it……….
Tom Cable on NFL Network yesterday
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-player-interviews/09000d5d81818917/Coach-Spotlight-Tom-Cable
May 13th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Let’s talk O-Line for a minute.
LT: Henderson/Veldheer competition
LG: Gallery
C: Satele (Morris for depth)
RG: Campbell/Barnes competition
RT: Walker/Pears competition
I don’t see Parsons or Rodd making the team.
Cable says the best 5 guys will play. That excludes Carlisle, Pears & Barnes imo (so at least one of these guys will be cut)
LT & RG camp battles should be fun to watch!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:20 am
I think we’ll keep 8 OL this year, since most of our players are versatile enough to play multiple positions.
Henderson, Veldheer, Gallery, Satele, Morris, Campbell, Walker & Barnes/Pears (flip a coin)
May 13th, 2010 at 9:21 am
It should look like this, if there isn’t anymore acquisitions to the team. (starters)
LT-Henderson
LG-Gallery
C-Satele
RG-Campbell
RT-Walker
May 13th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Rockstar,
I think you pretty much nailed it on the o-line. I’d say I think Henderson will likely be safe at LT. I’d still like to see us sign Mawae to start at center but if not I’d take Satele over Morris. And I’m not interested in seeing more of Pears at RT, based on the little we saw of him last year he should probably be the first to go.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:21 am
RR,
lol, I don’t know. Who says Podunk is not a metropolitan area?!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:22 am
I see:
LT: Henderson/Veldheer
LG: Gallery
C: Satele
RG: Walker/Campbell
RT: Barnes
Depth: Morris, Parsons, Carlisle
Campbell could get the RT spot if Barnes struggles.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Pears and Rodd are history.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I like:
LT: Henderson, Veldheer
LG: Gallery, ??
C: Satele, Morris (I don’t like it)
RG: Walker/ Barnes
RT: Campbell
May 13th, 2010 at 9:26 am
I don’t think Walker will playing any guard. He’ll beat out Barnes on the right side.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:26 am
IMO
May 13th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Campbell could get the RT spot if Barnes struggles.
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interesting.
right now Walker is at RT and Campbell & Barnes are competing at RG. you think the opposite will happen by Week 1?
you think Cable is just trying different guys at different spots right now?
DMAC: do you think Veldheer will get a realistic chance to unseat Super Mario at LT?
May 13th, 2010 at 9:31 am
I don’t think so. But he could be starting for us if there isn’t a deal in place to keep Henderson after this season.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Mario Henderson was a 375 pound freshman in high school who’d never played football. His first year of football was his sophomore year.
talk about a project!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:36 am
his senior year alone at Lehigh Senior High School earned him a scholarship to Florida State University …
May 13th, 2010 at 9:37 am
I wouldn’t mind seeing someone take some punishment like this…
http://media.scout.com/media/image/78/783189.jpg
May 13th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Sorry to switch the topic around like this, but do you guys think MM will see more action this season?
May 13th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Anybody here?????????
Damn, I must be talking to myself.
Hello, can you hear me now????
May 13th, 2010 at 9:46 am
do you guys think MM will see more action this season?
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I certainly hope so. gotta find out what we have in this kid. 2nd rounder.
I’m sold on Huff & Branch at FS & SS, but we have to get creative on D – even if it means using Huff at nickel corner or as a rover on occasion
in obvious run situations put in MM (not Hiram Eugene) for Huff. goal-line, short yardage, etc.
McClain, Mitchell & Branch should be a force vs. the run if the boys up front can hold thier own
May 13th, 2010 at 9:50 am
well if we get a true NT the D will be top 3 fasho
May 13th, 2010 at 9:53 am
well if we get a true NT the D will be top 3
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83: that is what i’m saying
I’m happy with the DE’s, LB’s & secondary
just not convinced we have the big hogs up front at DT to stuff the run. I honestly think we are 1 starter quality nose tackle away from being an excellent defense in every category
May 13th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Campbell HAS to start at RG!
Walker or Barnes at RT.
Carlisle is a backup at best.
Campbell and Walker on the right side = a lot more 3rd and 2 conversions!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:54 am
That’s what I’m saying J!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:57 am
it doesn’t have to be Henderson or Haynesworth, but it does have to be somebody!
maybe they’ll be a surprise cut somewhere along the line or Mike Waufle can transform udfa Kellen Heard into a beast? who knows? stranger things have happened…
I just hope Cable talking about Kelly or Bryant playing nose tackle was a smokescreen. If not, we’re doomed
can’t stop the run = a loss in field position, time of possession, a gassed front seven and a waste of resources in the secondary. also hinders a pass rush
May 13th, 2010 at 9:58 am
no matter what happens up front we can be good up front at O-line but if run dmc keeps fumbling that wont matter and if nobody lights a fire under the WR were a 7-9 team
May 13th, 2010 at 10:01 am
LT:Henderson
LG:Gallery
C:Satele or Morris !Yikes!
RG:Campbell
RT:Veldheer
May 13th, 2010 at 10:01 am
sign westbrook and cut cartwright or bennett just so we can go split backs with d mac and westbrook to confuse defencees and kill it with that swing pass
May 13th, 2010 at 10:02 am
MM will see a lot of time because we run a lot of 3 S sets.
Would LOVE to see Huff play more Corner.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:02 am
#501, 2 rookies side by side on the o-line, yikes!
= DHB/MURPHY
May 13th, 2010 at 10:03 am
May 13th, 2010 at 10:01 am
LT:Henderson
LG:Gallery
C:Satele or Morris !Yikes!
RG:Campbell
RT:Veldheer
walker is starting
May 13th, 2010 at 10:03 am
yes the ice cube doc sucked and we still need a NT.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:10 am
RRS,
You’re wrong about out defense man. Sorry bruh, but seriously.
The issues with our run defense were DE and LB’s. MOST of the runs against our D came by attacking the edge and then cutting back.
Raider O has pointed out the size of our Dline from end to end. That’s a pretty stout front. Not to mention how much size we added to MLB and OLB.
5 new starters in the front 7 man. We have addressed the run.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Seymour is going to play all 4 Dline positions
May 13th, 2010 at 10:14 am
http://twitter.com/WesBunting Cushing cheater
May 13th, 2010 at 10:14 am
henderson over brat albert cheaper load his contract wit insentives all our vets we sign from this point on should just get insentives
May 13th, 2010 at 10:15 am
jhill Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:02 am
MM will see a lot of time because we run a lot of 3 S sets.
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Believe it or not, I think THoward would make a great SS against pass heavy teams. I bet he is as fast as any of our other safeties.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:16 am
the LA Raiders lived off the legacy that was the Oakland Raiders, then they turned into Hollywood Raiders which was the end of an era.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:18 am
none of that j walker 50 mill crap 4 what prove yourself and u will be paid very well
May 13th, 2010 at 10:20 am
howard ran a 4.4 40yd he can make that change
May 13th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Lynn from Snot Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:16 am
the LA Raiders lived off the legacy that was the Oakland Raiders, then they turned into Hollywood Raiders which was the end of an era.
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Which player most personified the “Hollywood Raiders”?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I would say Marcus Allen.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:22 am
We have addressed the run.
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Jhill: I’m not going to sit here and try to convince you that Houston, McClain, Wimbley & Groves do NOTHING to help the run defense. I’m not that foolish (imo – haha)
I just see Kelly & Bryant at DT. 2 undrafted players with a combined weight of less than 600 pounds. We haven’t been able to stop the run in 7 years. not 7 weeks or months. YEARS man. the run defense will be tested every week for 16 weeks and I hope these guys are up the the challenge. thats all I’m saying. Seymour, Bryant & Kelly were all here last season when we finished 29th against the run.
if the new players & DL Coach only improve our run defense from 29th to 22nd-25th thats not good enough. add a starter quality nose tackle and this defense is playoff calibur. I’m talking Top 3 overall defense. #1 against the pass and maybe 10th against the run
do you realize how much that would help our young offense?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Seymour, Bryant & Kelly were all here last season when we finished 29th against the run.
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Cpt. Kirk definetly didn’t help the run either.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I don’t think we need a fat ass NT. We just need someone to command a double team in the middle. No more Turd Sands fat asses.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:27 am
We have Mitchell & Branch at SS.
we don’t need Thomas Howard to play SS …
behind Huff we have Hiram Eugene & Stevie Brown at FS.
I’m fine with the rookie late rounder backing up Huff and Mitch taking some of Huff’s goal-line or short yardage snaps
May 13th, 2010 at 10:31 am
DMAC:
being fat doesn’t make you a good NT anymore than being fast makes you a good WR …
nor does having a strong arm make you a good QB (I guess we found that out!)
thats why I stress “starter quality” nose tackle. I want a guy that can play, not just some fat lop to take up space and play patty cake (like Sands)
May 13th, 2010 at 10:31 am
add a starter quality nose tackle and this defense is playoff calibur. I’m talking Top 3 overall defense. #1 against the pass and maybe 10th against the run
do you realize how much that would help our young offense?
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Look at the 2009 Jets to see what a strong defense can do for a mediocre offense
May 13th, 2010 at 10:32 am
when I read thoughts here regarding the O-line I wonder how any of y’all determine the starting tackles already. isn’t camp supposed to be a competition?
look at the recent All-Pro balloting.
1) Ryan Clady (thanks a lot Dakota)
2) Joe Thomas
4) Jake Long
all started as rookies and are at the top of the heap in only a couple of years.
If Jared and Bruce need seasoning, well so be it. If they win out the competition then fine. Just don’t be so quick to hand the keys to Super Mario, “Ole!” Barnes and “Man Mountain” Walker.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:33 am
RR,
I brought this up because lots of people are concerned w/ players weight, especially when it come to the UT NT position. (Just give me a player, who goes hard)
May 13th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Rockstar,
to re-iterate from draft weekend
“Defensive tackle must be the most desire driven position on the football field.” – Jon Gruden
no fat blobs nor slackers needed.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:39 am
RR,
I brought this up because lots of people are concerned w/ players weight, especially when it come to the UT NT position. (Just give me a player, who goes hard)
like who cast your vote dmac
May 13th, 2010 at 10:40 am
What’s wrong w/ Seymour in the middle next to Kelly??
May 13th, 2010 at 10:41 am
M Lonetree Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Rockstar,
to re-iterate from draft weekend
“Defensive tackle must be the most desire driven position on the football field.” – Jon Gruden
no fat blobs nor slackers needed
so u dont like slap me before the game henderson lonetree
May 13th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Not enough weight???
FK that!!
Just play hard every down!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:45 am
The curious case of Kellen Heard
COLLEGE STATION — Then-Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione grinned widely when he signed Kellen Heard four years ago.
“I hope we’ve got the equipment to fit him,” Franchione said.
Heard, 6-5 and 340 pounds at the time, had originally signed with Miami out of Wharton High, but never enrolled there. He did spend five months near South Beach, however, where he said he rubbed shoulders with celebrities like Sean Combs, Jennifer Lopez and Vince Carter.
“Ah, the glamour and the lights,” Heard once told me. “It was like a five-month vacation.”
In case you hadn’t heard, Heard and teammate E.J. Shankle won’t be back for their senior seasons.
These are two big losses — but mainly just for the players themselves. Two decades from now, they’ll distinctly remember that they played college football all the way up until their senior season, but didn’t finish the deal.
Shankle, a receiver, had the speed to do big things, just not the hands. An A&M spokesman said he’s not even enrolled at the school anymore.
Heard, a defensive lineman last listed at 6-6 and 345 with the Aggies, was different. He owned some serious size and occasionally showed why — ask Texas quarterback Colt McCoy — some folks expected him to be playing this game long after college.
Instead, Heard, who has declined to comment on why he wasn’t returning, has passed on his senior season and just plans to get his degree.
It’s nice to see that a player actually realizes the value of a college degree. On the flip side, it seems like someone needs to remind Heard that he’s 6-6 and almost 350 pounds, and that the NFL offers a pretty decent post-graduate salary.
It’s probably hard to even think in those terms, however, when you only start two games as a junior, tally a mere 17 tackles and none behind the line of scrimmage. Heard’s work ethic apparently was an issue, and he wasn’t “in the boat” that coach Mike Sherman talks about being in with this program.
The Aggies aren’t hurting on the defensive interior, with the way freshmen Tony Jerod-Eddie and Eddie Brown played last season, but they certainly could have used the depth and experience that Heard would have provided as a senior.
Heard, a soft-spoken, kind man (although McCoy probably wouldn’t agree) was an interesting story in that his mother, a train engineer, would occasionally pass through College Station on the job — a town named for a railroad depot.
Heard told me early on that he wanted to be a train engineer like his mom, Gloria, and when I asked him about that not too long ago, that was still the plan. Should that dream come true, the mammoth Heard is probably going to get the question over the years, “Who’s driving who?”
Although Heard is passing on his senior season, plenty of Aggies will still yell for him. When he crosses that Reed Arena stage, degree in hand. Believe me, though, he’ll remember for the rest of his life, for better or worse, that he didn’t play his senior season.
http://blogs.chron.com/aggies/2009/02/the_curious_case_of_kellen_hea.html
May 13th, 2010 at 10:49 am
bad work ethic?
soft spoken?
kind?
a mere 17 tackles as a junior?
Heard rhymes with Turd right?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Which player most personified the “Hollywood Raiders”?
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patric bates
May 13th, 2010 at 10:52 am
BSJ: I guess we no longer have to wonder why this kid went undrafted!
didn’t Heard play for Memphis too though ???
May 13th, 2010 at 10:57 am
if we get henderson he can show heard how not to be a turd and a nice guy
May 13th, 2010 at 10:58 am
we need to sign someone before OTA’s
May 13th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Played last year at Memphis after transferring from Tex A&M and ditching the Hurricanes. Played both ways for awhile as a senior.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I wouldn’t mind Henderson in the middle, but theres gotta be some question marks as to why he was released and no one has signed him yet.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
BSJ: did you watch Heard’s cheap shot on Colt McCoy ???
May 13th, 2010 at 11:07 am
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37122223/ns/sports-washington_post/
May 13th, 2010 at 11:08 am
RR,
You have any clips that aren’t YouTube??
May 13th, 2010 at 11:09 am
I say we sign John Henderson to be the new 4-3 NT.
if he gets beat out by Kelly, Bryant, Seymour or Heard – so be it
may the best man win!
might be hard to test though. knocking Satele or Morris on thier butt shouldn’t be too difficult a task …
May 13th, 2010 at 11:09 am
You have any clips that aren’t YouTube??
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I wish!
ask Jhill, the blog’s film master
May 13th, 2010 at 11:09 am
we need that pre LA raiders swagger back and like i said give him and (T.O) the same type of contract insentives pro bowl add a mill top 5 at position add a mill thats what we need to offer these guys nobody wants to chance on
May 13th, 2010 at 11:12 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
BSJ: did you watch Heard’s cheap shot on Colt McCoy ???
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Couldn’t see it at work. Was it inspiring or worrisome?
May 13th, 2010 at 11:12 am
I like Henderson, but why hasn’t anyone signed him if he’s such a great run stuffer???????????????????????????
May 13th, 2010 at 11:15 am
I like Henderson, but why hasn’t anyone signed him if he’s such a great run stuffer???????????????????????????
read 543 then tell me im wrong
May 13th, 2010 at 11:16 am
543?
May 13th, 2010 at 11:26 am
*fart*
May 13th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Hey boss!
May 13th, 2010 at 11:29 am
LOL!
BSJ: I haven’t seen that clip either
May 13th, 2010 at 11:30 am
him being henderson d mac
May 13th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Hey boss!
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don’t act like you’ve never done it
May 13th, 2010 at 11:38 am
What’s wrong w/ Seymour in the middle next to Kelly??
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Exactly!
There is not ONE G or C in the league that can handle Seymour 1 on 1. Seymour will be doubled all the time, which is all you can ask for.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:40 am
What’s wrong w/ Seymour in the middle next to Kelly??
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Exactly!
There is not ONE G or C in the league that can handle Seymour 1 on 1. Seymour will be doubled all the time, which is all you can ask for.
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And then we have McClain to help clean things up.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Jhill: weren’t you saying that Warren was always doubled teamed?
he did his job of taking up 2 blockers, etc etc.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:42 am
With players like Henderson, Westbrook, and others still available its due to the lack of a CBA and these long term contracts may hurt NFL teams.
No one is taking unneccessary risks
May 13th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Brian Cushing stated Thursday that he “did not inject or ingest” any substance banned by the NFL.
Cushing did confirm that he tested positive for hCG, but he chose to explain it away by maintaining that he thought a tumor may have been causing the presence of the substance in his body. Cushing never explained why he didn’t consult a doctor or call for medical testing if he was so concerned about a tumor. Needless to say, we don’t believe a word of his denial.
Source: Houston Chronicle
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A tumor???????????????????
May 13th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Jhill: weren’t you saying that Warren was always doubled teamed?
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Sure did. And if we could watch some “film”, again I’d point out how the runs you speak of were a product of bad DE and LB play.
RRS, the coaches acknowledge the run defense was an issue. After hours and hours of actual film review, we have FIVE new starters in the front 7. ALL of the LBs from last year have been replaced. Our 1st rd pick was a MLB!
Not to mention the thought of a half way decent offense and Oline helping the run defense.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Way to break it down like usual,Jhill,but you are wasting your time Jhill.You might as well be talking to the wall.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
DMAC Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Cube is a Raider fan. Snoop is hella fake, because he’s diehard Steelers fan. I heard him say it himself.
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Snoop is a Raider fan. Hes a member of the Rollin 20 Crips, their colors are black and yellow and they all where Steeler gear to rep..
May 13th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
and hes never said hes a die hard steeler fan.
he was in training camp with us years back doin his show.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
I don’t think so. He said he was a Pittsburg Steelers growing up in a interview.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Snoop is all about his $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
He’s a Steelers fan.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
With players like Henderson, Westbrook, and others still available its due to the lack of a CBA and these long term contracts may hurt NFL teams.
No one is taking unneccessary risks
keep the yrs down on westbrook due to concusions
May 13th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Snoop ain’t no Steelers fan…..
Yeah right!!!!!!!
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-super-bowl/09000d5d80e76a5a/Snoop-Dogg-interview
May 13th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Snoop is a Steelers fan and he’ll be the first to tell you, Cube should have picked a Raider fan to help tell the story
May 13th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
So still kicking around the DT debate huh?
Without the big fella around to rattle the cage, not a whole lot to talk about.
OTA’s next week? I’ll take it.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Steelers was on best damn sports show wearing Steelers garb and John Salley said “I thought you were a Raiders” fan, and Snoop said “nah I even mention it in my songs love them Steelers” Cube used Snoop in the doc prob because Snoops a well known LA rapper who grew up during the Raiders in LA era and is also an avid football fan so he can speak on the Raiders impact on LA and vice versa, still think Cube shoulda got a Raider fan to do it
May 13th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Snoop was on the best damn
May 13th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
That 30 for 30 on the Raiders was one of the worst ones of the series.
Al Davis in HD was the highlight.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
that steelers vest is getting copied with a raiders patch and a silver tie
May 13th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Snoop is a die hard steeler fan.
He coached a raider pee wee footbal team.
His oldest son “Spank” was the QB.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Great idea for a sitcom: Al sues Jamarcus for fraud and the judge sentences him to be Al’s butler to work off the $30 mil.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
a product of bad DE and LB play.
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so Warren was cut because the DE’s & LB’s didn’t produce?
and Louis Rankin, Gary Russell & Justin Miller were cut because Nick Miller (injured) couldn’t produce on kick returns too, right?
again with the blame game. quit skirting around the truth because you saw 2 clips of 2 different plays on YouTube and assume the same thing happened all game or all season or throughout that player’s career!
Warren was obviously cut because he was a part of the problem, not the solution. he was a DT, not a DE or LB. and not EVERY LB has been replaced. Scott & Howard split time at WLB last year. both remain on the roster. your boy Ricky Brown (starter before injury) is still around too …
May 13th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
“Money” was more part of the problem than the solution.
He was Jamarcus’ buddy as well.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
so Warren was cut because the DE’s & LB’s didn’t produce?
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No, he was due a ton of money not merited by his play. And he was a penetrator, not a stout anchor on run D.
The coahes must have a plan – they have clearly been focused on the defensive front. Either they plan a lot of Seymour inside, or they are waiting for better value DTs to become available after cutdowns.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
What’s up Raider Nation.
Rockstar,
Warren also could’ve been cut for mainly financial reasons, as well. Not sure what base pay he was due, but he had a 5 mil bonus due in March.
I don’t know if Al is cash strapped or not. But he’s been burned on his latest spending sprees. Thrown away enough good money after bad. Might of thought he could get a younger, cheaper replacement for Warren.
BTW, awhile back wished you a Happy B-Day, you Hannity wannabe. It was meant in good natured jest. You’ve made your conservative views known. Got no problem with that. At least you don’t interject politics into EVERY single thread. That’s a different poster. No offense Bro.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Hey, one of you guys left the Raider-ade out. Must have been real maddenraider. He drinks that stuff like crazy.
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# MistaBrown Says:
May 12th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Hey SeymourGlen, looks your in here trolling. MR isnt even here.
Get a life…
The end.
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Dear MistabrOwn,
Please have one of the neighborhood children write your posts from now on. So we can understand it.
Sincerely,
Seymour Bush
May 13th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
At least you don’t interject politics into EVERY single thread.
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Elena Kagan rocks!
May 13th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
BSJ,
You beat me to the punch on the financial angle. LOL.
BTW, I believe Raider O was refering to my post last night about OSU being ranked #2. It is in The Sporting News preseason preview mag. I would be surprised if the Bucks didn’t begin the season ranked that high in the AP and coaches poll, as well. IMO.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
The Mountain West should replace the Big Ten in the BCS.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
buckeye: Hannity wannabe? I don’t even watch Fox News
conservative? yes. but I try not to saturate Jerry’s blog with my political views unless somebody else brings it up first and won’t shut up about it …
thanks for the B-Day wishes. lot of dudes in here with birthdays in that 2 or 3 week span
Warren cut for financial reasons? Look what Al Davis is paying the special teamers Seabass, Shane, Ekejiuba & Condo (BSJ’s favorite). Look what we’re paying Nnamdi & Seymour with the tag. If Davis thought Warren was a player he wouldn’t have cut him. Who says Warren wouldn’t have agreed to a restructure or pay cut? and why would he play for the Patriots as a backup for the vet minimum ???
May 13th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
if we’re cutting DT’s for financial reasons I have another guy to add.
We’ve paid Tommy Kelly more than $25 million over the past 3 years for a DUI, a refusal to salute the flag, a pantsing, 6.5 sacks and a terrible run defense!
May 13th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
TK wouldn’t salute the flag?
May 13th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
blast from the past #######
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Do you all expect D-HB to be a significant contributor this year? Do you expect him to start?
Same with Mike Mitchell.
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No. I don’t expect either player to start or be a significant contributor this season.
that burden falls on Higgins, Schilens, Walker, Huff, Eugene & Branch
May 13th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
RRS,
Fair points all. Al is not cheap when it comes to paying players. Coaches are a different story, however.
But, Nnamdi, Shane and even SeaBass are the best, or near best in the league at their pos. Like you pointed out, he’s still trying to negotiate a long term deal with Seymour. Can’t pay everybody exorbitant contracts. Gotta cut some fat somewhere (go ahead and insert JR jokes here). Warren apparently was expendable.
I always kinda liked Big Money. If he would’ve restructured, he might’ve filled a role as a pass rush specialist. At times he flashed the ability that made him the 3rd pick of the draft. He appeared almost unblockable. However, he was from the Warren Sapp school of playing DT. The running back was an afterthought on the way to the QB. And the run D suffered because of it.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I always kinda liked Big Money. If he would’ve restructured, he might’ve filled a role as a pass rush specialist. At times he flashed the ability that made him the 3rd pick of the draft. He appeared almost unblockable. However, he was from the Warren Sapp school of playing DT. The running back was an afterthought on the way to the QB. And the run D suffered because of it.
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nice observations. couldn’t agree more
I’m not convinced that Kelly, Bryant or Joseph are any better than Gerard Warren … thats the sad part (not seeing “Money” walk) imo
May 13th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
One of my fav parts of Ice Cube’s doc were the brief interviews with Greg Townsend. One of my all time favorite Raiders. Guy never got the love from the media he deserved. Always kinda played in Howies shadow. That guy was a Badazz in his own right, and one of the greatest pass rushers ever. 100 + career sacks. And he was a nasty SOB. Great Raider.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/tue-may-11-2010-sebastian-junger
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At least you don’t interject politics into EVERY single thread.
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Elena Kagan rocks!
May 13th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
# buckeyeraider Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
One of my fav parts of Ice Cube’s doc were the brief interviews with Greg Townsend. One of my all time favorite Raiders. Guy never got the love from the media he deserved. Always kinda played in Howies shadow. That guy was a Badazz in his own right, and one of the greatest pass rushers ever. 100 + career sacks. And he was a nasty SOB. Great Raider
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Sean Jones too , Green Bay got a steal
May 13th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
RR – I am with you dog. What do they see in this guy that I don’t see? He is just as bad as Warren to me. I just don’t see the value in this Cat. He is always a step or two or three away from making the play.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
if we’re cutting DT’s for financial reasons I have another guy to add.
We’ve paid Tommy Kelly more than $25 million over the past 3 years for a DUI, a refusal to salute the flag, a pantsing, 6.5 sacks and a terrible run defense!
May 13th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Daryn Kagan rocks!
Lewis Black is awesome…
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-may-12-2010/back-in-black—glenn-beck-s-nazi-tourette-s
May 13th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
DublinOhioRaider
Townsend was a bad @$$ back in his day.
Even when he and Howie got older but were still holding the ends down, he was pretty much the stand out.
Nice set of book ends back in the day.
Where have the heart of the players gone today.
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buckeyeraider Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
One of my fav parts of Ice Cube’s doc were the brief interviews with Greg Townsend. One of my all time favorite Raiders. Guy never got the love from the media he deserved. Always kinda played in Howies shadow. That guy was a Badazz in his own right, and one of the greatest pass rushers ever. 100 + career sacks. And he was a nasty SOB. Great Raider.
May 13th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Wow without Jamrcus on the team these threads sure have became boring……..
May 13th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Wow without Jamrcus on the team these threads sure have became boring……..
………………………
and a lot lighter literally
May 13th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Anthony Smith was OK. he did marry Abalonia didn’t he?
May 13th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
YOU PEOPLE… have a good evening.
May 13th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Or was it Vanity?
May 13th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
What do you mean YOU PEOPLE?????? LOL
May 13th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
You People!!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Lynn,
I Read a great story about Sean Jones once, can’t remember where. Probably Huizengas book. Jones had to be restrained by Howie Long from taking a scalpel onto the field.He was sick of the Broncos cut blocking scemes. Was on the sideline going through the trainers medical box, and pulled out a scalpel. Long said what are you doing? Jones said” If that SOB goes for my knees one more time I’m going to cut him”. Howie said no,no,no, you don’t wanna do that. LOL.
May 13th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Thank you Pete!
May 13th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Got to see Lewis Black perform a few years ago, before he went big time. At a small comedy club. Laughed my ass off, very funny…
If he’s in your area on tour, well worth the $$ and effort….
May 13th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
What’s up Buckeyeraider? Damn dude, I miss Ohio.
Go Bucks!!!!
Legalize it!!
May 13th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
buckeyeraider
I remember that interview on the Rome show about a decade ago. Crazy Mutha
May 13th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
When I’m rich, I’m going to have a house in Cali (surfing & Latin women), Ohio (great state), and Jordan (live like a king in a 3rd world country).
I need an army of naked women with AKs, boots, and hats.
Make me your leader You Little Research Monkeys!!
May 13th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Heard Jim Plunkett on the local sports talk station earlier today..
Said Russell didn’t put in the work, out of shape etc. Also said he hasn’t seen Campbell in person yet, but is concerned about his slow delivery….
New company line on Russell? Jim’s still on the payroll, right?
May 13th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Raider O Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Thank you Pete!
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quarters… YOU PEOPLE owe me quarters…
YOU PEOPLE know who you are…
May 13th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Forget the Quarters dude. Make me your leader, and I will make you Secretary of Research! You will be in charge of all monkey affairs!
May 13th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Later RR. Have a great evening.
May 13th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
# 909RaiderLifer Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Heard Jim Plunkett on the local sports talk station earlier today..
Said Russell didn’t put in the work, out of shape etc. Also said he hasn’t seen Campbell in person yet, but is concerned about his slow delivery….
New company line on Russell? Jim’s still on the payroll, right?
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Yes but , How can you fault a 2 time SB winner????
May 13th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I don’t get why people bring politics into our beloved Raiders blog. The only thing real in politics is the wealth these “civil servants” make during their stints as talking-heads in public office. Get over it, they are all in it for the money, just like JR!
May 13th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
# 909RaiderLifer Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Heard Jim Plunkett on the local sports talk station earlier today..
Said Russell didn’t put in the work, out of shape etc. Also said he hasn’t seen Campbell in person yet, but is concerned about his slow delivery….
New company line on Russell? Jim’s still on the payroll, right?
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Yes but , How can you fault a 2 time SB winner????
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Well Plunks release wasn’t the quickest from what I remember either.
But yeah…hope Hackett works on Jasons mechanics a bit and has him raise the ball up a little higher and not keep it so low.
May 13th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
J.L. Higgins will not make the team this year. We just drafted “gumby’s” replacement…lol… Ford will be a much better return man and receiver. Higgins lost his sack somewhere along the line…
May 13th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Safteys will be Branch at free. Mitchell at strong and Huff will float and cover tight ends. H. Eugene will be a back up.
May 13th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
oh and we will be signing TO. More than likley by next OTA…
May 13th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Back to work. Can’t spend my whole flippin’ life on here like some of you “Rockstars”…lol.
Later… Have a good evening…
May 13th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
DKnight007 Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Well Plunks release wasn’t the quickest from what I remember either.
But yeah…hope Hackett works on Jasons mechanics a bit and has him raise the ball up a little higher and not keep it so low.
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Plunkett had a very strange release…
a “windmilling shot-put”…
sorry, but that is the best description i can come up with…
May 13th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Mr. Higgins took one of the hardest hits in the history of the NFL and he got up again and faced it. He showed courage as you could tell he was playing scared. Playing in the face of fear is what courage is all about. Should he not make the team no man can say, Mr. Johnnie Lee Higgins did not get back on that horse again, because he did! He was a Raider.
May 13th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
# No Mas Diamante Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
oh and we will be signing TO. More than likley by next OTA…
……….
Hope so.
May 13th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
holyfreakin’criminoly, entire sections of P.M. blog without the MRthing, lil’ ricky nor KK saying the same ol’ tired shinola everlastingly.
Okay Raider75, you of the theologic education, what about Mu’s influence on all of the extant human theosophies?
May 13th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Florida Pete,
sometimes the other posters in here remind me of Klem Kadiddlehopper. well meaning perhaps, but philosophically at loose ends.
May 13th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
well, mr tree…
it seems that MR was out-MR’ed by richochet…
thing is… they basically agreed on everything…
go figure…
but i don’t live here… i like visiting…
things are quiet because Raider Nation can’t complain too much right now…
Big Al made a lot of good decisions this off season…
now we wait and see what comes of it…
for me… i’m just glad being a Raider fan… right now… is not as embarrassing as usual…
so that’s my philosophical take…
just glad to not be embarrassed…
May 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Florida Pete,
thank you. you sum up what most now have a view of. good decisions in Raiderland and then see what comes of it.
(except the DMc supporters…trade DMC for a bowl of soggy soy beans and be done with it!)
May 13th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Does anyone have a link to the HIT JLH took last year?
May 13th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Richochet is like a bad rash. The more you itch it, the worse it gets.
May 13th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Rashochet
May 13th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
r8eray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvNVcUbw9gA&feature=related
May 13th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
That hit wasn’t that bad.
May 13th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
i remember a monday night game in the early 80’s…
raiders vs broncos…
a raider absolutely leveled a bronco returner and i still remember the words that came out of my mouth…
“oh my god, he’s dead…”
not kidding…
guy got up after a few minutes and walked off…
i was impressed…
May 13th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I dont know whats wrong with Lebron, but that cat is acting shady, he should either play hard or go home, he needs to step it up and take over this game. Mo Williams is rising to the occassion but the King????
May 13th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Lebron is tanking so he can go hang with his buddy Jay-Z.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I’d rather go out and resign Walker before signing TO.At least Walker is a young ‘has been’!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
LeBron’s a joke.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
richochet and MR disagreed on Russell. That’s why richochet started going after him, when he tried to defend Russell, and played the race card when talking about fans who didn’t like russell. richochet has 5,000 posts about Russell in the past 3 months. Count them.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
the most interesting part of ice cube’s movie was when he asked Al what happened between him and Marcus, and Al said he wasn’t going to tell him. WTF was that all about? What did Marcus do, anyway? Al makes it sound like Marcus was into some LT stuff. I think Al’s just playing that to make it seem like Marcus was the evil one. Notice how Marcus has given his side of the story, not holding anything back. And his story never changes. Very consistent. Usually when there’s a fight between two people and one person gives their side of the story while the other one refuses to talk about it, the one not talking is full of it.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Snoop said on Jimmy Kimmel’s first show, you know, the one on the night that Gruden handed Al Davis his skinny old arse, that he was a Steeler fan. Jimmy was making fun of him for the Raiders losing and Snoop said he was a Steeler fan, always was always will be. I saw snoop again talk about the Steelers after they won the super bowl, how happy he was, etc. His gang colors? GTFO with that shyyt. You must be a cop. All fascinated with gang colors.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
It’s been rough for Raider’s fans the last seven years, but at least we aren’t Cleveland fans. This from a Cleveland blog:
It’s very simple. God hates Cleveland. I don’t know why, but it’s true. It’s not enough that we have crappy weather, only 1 out of 7 days are sunny. It’s not enough that we are the butt of jokes that are older than the people telling them. It’s not enough that our crime rates are soaring, that our housing market tanked and no one seems to notice or do anything about while helping the Sun Belt. It’s not enough that Columbus and Washington continuously screw over any expenditures on infrastructure continuing our slow decay. It’s not enough that our generation has suffered more dramatic sports heartbreak than the entire nation has in the last 100 years. No. It’s all not enough. We have to get basketball Jesus who happens to be from next door in Akron, only to have him quit in the middle of our best chance for SOMETHING, ANYTHING positive to happen to our city, probably because he is on his way to someplace bigger and brighter. It’s all so cruel.
We deserve better than this. Cleveland is Job. When does our suffering end? What more must we endure?
May 13th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I think Cable has made it abundantly clear that guy’s like T.O. aint comin’ here, or else we would’ve drafted Crabtree.
If Dez Bryant didn’t have a ton of baggage he might have been taken at #8. This team has been handed to Tom Cable due to the fact that he has shown tremendous respect and admiration for his boss instead disdain and irreverance something Jon Gruden and Lance just couldn’t figure out.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
I’m sure Cable would have taken Crabtree over DHB if he had any say.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Cleveland? What about Seattle?
May 13th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Seattle has a championship. The Sonics won in 79.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
He had as much say as he wanted and he asked Mr Davis to pass on the guy that is a FACT. Not hearsay Cable didn’t want to coach Crabtree and said as much in the interview before the draft. Cleveland said the same thing.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Tom Cable is very careful to get the kind of players he wants to coach. If you can’t see that you’re not paying attention. He gets rid of everyone he feels will be a problem for him.
Otherwise there is no way Russell gets released. Also I really feel Dez Bryant would have been picked #8 had his slate been clean. Untill thye get this team to where he and Mr Davis want it you will not see problem children on this team at all. Once they are a solid playoff calibre team for a couple of years and have a standard of play and way of doing things you wont see it.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
BHP is Back!
What do you think about our DL, and how do you see us using Houston and Seymour?
May 13th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
As much as we fuss about the drafting of DHB he is exactly what they are looking for in a player a guy they know will keep his mouth shut work his ass off to get better and contribute to the very best of his ability. They were looking for another Tim Brown.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
tj, was it you that told us how Black Moses was working his a$$ off, he was going to take his job back from Gradkowski.
Didnt you call us ALL idiots because we didnt see the talent of JaMeatloaf?
tj, why are you such a stupid a$$wipe ?
May 13th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
tj, who are you to lecture us about Raider Football? You’re a worthless fraud like I said you are 2 years ago.
You dont have a clue what T Cable is doing or what AL is letting him do.
While you were in here sucking on Russells nutsack your idol AL Davis had already decided JaMeatloaf was a useless piece of garbage.
F off tj
May 13th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
tj, you dont know talent. You don’t know what this team needs. You have NO inside information. You wouldn’t know a bonafide NFL Qb if he slapped you on your lying a$$ mouth.
F off tj, your a fraud and a a$$hole.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
tj, did you leave ?
go ahead shoot your cok sucking mouth off..
May 13th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
tj, now that we ALL know you don’t know a dam thing about Raider Football feel free to go lecture somebody who gives a rats a$$ about your worthless opinion.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Raider O,
all I can say is if Houston is what I think he is, This Dline could be special. The reason I wanted Houston so bad is his motor he is as close to Gerald McCoy as you can get. He is an every down dynamo just freakin beast. He reminds of Sapp as much as Mc Coy does. I was wanting to get an edge rusher badly but what they did was get a better base end and moved Matt S to he open end. Just a brilliant strategy. Most are concerned about our DT’s and I can’t blame them but whta they don’t see is the power size and athleticism we have at the DE’s. The biggest and most important thing about running the 4/3 is the 3tech which is Seymour. TK at DT is great now he can just settle in and play play to his strength and let the others cause nightmares for opposing O’s.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
tj, all you can say is horse bleep.
Fraud.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
tj, why did you hide for 2 weeks & then like the little weasel you are you show up on Mothers Day.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Priesttj
Wassup bro, so u saying Seymour is moving inside for good???
So our DL is something like this.
RDE Houston DT Seymour DT TK LDE Matt S.
????
I doubt Seymour will play inside the whole game, I still think its going to be this,
RDE Seymour DT TK DT Bryant LDE Matt/Houston
I think they will start Houston as backup and see how he develops.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
There’s nothing funnier than Raider fans pretending that other NFL teams have it worse.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
tj, isnt this a great blog? A complete idiot like yourself can come in here after completely pooping allover yourself, you have ZERO credibility ZERO knowledge and some moron will actually ask you what you think about the D-line, WR’s or RB’s!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Miss me don’t you lil’ sista? You’re like one of the rat looking dogs nippin’ at my ankles.
Raider O we have a chance now but J Campbell has to start playing some good ball on a consistent basis. He needs a lot of help from the players around him. DMC has got to show up bigtime this year. Bush has to be the feature back but DMC has got to put some points on the board for us and take the heat off Campbell. If not we will struggle………..period
May 13th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Mistabrown, Priesttj is a Raider Fan,period.At this point,JRuss gone,makes no sense to rub it in,does it? Yes,TJ frigged up with the better than thou crap w/ inside info,etc Lets move on to bigger things,the Nation is improving,expect a much better year in 2010,RAIDERS!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
4eve,
zseymour has to mve inside or this wont work. Zhe has to dominant in the interior or we are back to square one. Matt S can bring it off the edge but Seymour and TK have to draw doubles. If they do Houston and Matt S will kill some QB’s, bank on it.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
The Raiders drafted some players in this draft. They just have to keep Al from doing the drafting. Al passes up on real football players to draft she males who can run and jump but can’t take a hit. Dudes who look like Rupaul.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Like Hayward Bay
May 13th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
tj why did all of us know Russell was a piece of garbage but YOU with ALL your knowledge & inside info was sucking on that turds nuts like a squirrel ?
Fraud.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Guy’s I was banned or whatever I was posting but you couldn’t see them. It always had waiting for moderation on my post. Something I said I guess……….whatever it gave me a chance to focus on some important stuff.
If someone has questions they want to ask me fire away.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
#644-”He(Cable) gets rid of everyone he believes will be a problem for him”.Priest,I have to disagree.He i getting rid of anyone he believes will be a problem for the TEAM.Play football or hit the road!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
tj, your response is I miss you?
You can’t be serious. You are Capt delusional, Capt dumfuk, Capt derelict.
Go hump your J Russell blow up doll..
May 13th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
LMAO
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# priesttj Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Guy’s I was banned or whatever I was posting but you couldn’t see them. It always had waiting for moderation on my post. Something I said I guess……….whatever it gave me a chance to focus on some important stuff.
If someone has questions they want to ask me fire away.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
tj I been firing away I dont see you having balls enough to answer me.
Calling me sista or implying I missed you is ridiculous as you are.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
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
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So….are you saying that Al Davis should start watching knitting? He could have easily had McNabb with a 1st rounder.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Lil’ Sista, you have your pinion about Russell and I have mine those have not changed one bit. He is very young and very immature and getting some very bad advise. And it is what it is. I’ve moved on we wasted a great talent who made some very poooorr decisions.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
tj, maybe knitting is something you should consider.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
tj, you have to call me outside my name? That make you feel better little man ?
lmao @ Russell getting bad advice! Good one! Probably the “white” man giving him that advice too?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
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.
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Hendu…It’s one thing to be wrong. We’re all wrong at one point or another. It’s the way in which Priest attacked many in here that has some folks ticked. If you want to defend Priest, go right ahead. Just know that he will sh1t in your hand the minute he gets a chance. Bank on it!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Priesttj
I really respect your knowledge of this game, but correct me if I am wrong, isn’t Seymour franchised as DE player? Isn’t he asking a contract similar to Dwight Freeney, meaning if Seymour is going to be our future 3 technique DT player, why would we pay him a top 5 DE money he is asking? It just dont make sense economically???
May 13th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
tj, you couldn’t take me hammering on you any longer so you busted out with your famous “lil Sista” blast?
hahaha
May 13th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
All you need is players in the NFL. All a coach can do at this level is bring in players and put them in the position to win. I think cable can bring us players, don’t know about putting them into position to win, though. Don’t think he knows enough about the NFL. But if he can just get some rumblers on both sides of the ball who like to fight, we’ll be a 10 win team. Don’t worry about Al Davis and that man defense stuff. It’s an overstated myth anyway. NFL players will switch up and play zone on their own, at least the good ones will. They don’t care what Al says. What’s Al going to do, cut them? And replace them with who? Just bring in players.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
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??????
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Calling people stupid is a prime example of this, Hendu. You watch. The moment you say something he disagrees with, you’re stupid, a moron, etc. etc.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
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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Yes, we’re all looking like fools now. lmao!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
tj, you moved on after calling us all idiots & racist for turning on JaMeatloaf? Its not our fault you are a dik and a fraud.
I’m sure you want to move on but id rather kick you in your tiny baby nuts for the remainder of 2010, thanks!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
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????????
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Yes, I dog. And now I am having my say just like you quoted. Just sit there and take it like a champ.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
tj, nice posts there! You were droppin some serious knowledge on us weren’t you?
lmao
May 13th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
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.
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And we were sick of hearing the JaBustah excuses but you proceeded on didn’t you? So what were you hearing from camp. Was Willie Brown in your ear?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Just win baby! Anything else is uncivilized!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
tj, you know what life aint so bad theres still lots of dorks that are going to ask you questions as if you know a damn thing…
And even better tj, your left tit Seymour/OakGlenn is still in here saying things like “DHB showed improvement at the end of the year”.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
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.
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Right, Chris in NY is the one who needs a clue? Try again.
So Priest….what kind of interest is Jamracus getting on the open market? A HUGE YAWN!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Thanks Lefty12, that is what I meant.
Again there is something wrong with that situation with McNabb obviously the word got out that the Eagles would let him go for less. IMO I get McNabb in silver and black he is head and shoulders better than anything we have and it aint close. McNabb went in a fire sale. Apparently Cable feels he can win without him and a fat contract.
One thing I have noticed with this team right now is that without question Cable has won the trsut of Mr Davis and they one coming to agreement on some very tough matters and decision he is trusting Cable that much is very obvious to me. They hav e some long term plans of which they are following to the letter.
Mr Davis would’ve drafted Dez Bryant in a NY second but he got a very mature solid citizen in McClain the same is true with Houston. This entire drafte as well as last years are the non partying types with solid past no baggage. They are iulding this team filled with guy’s they know will buy in.
Thus my comments about Crabtree earlier.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I dont think its even a yawn I think its more like snoring.
JaMeatball is what you use if YOU have nothing else. Well now WE have something else!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
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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Right. They were interested in McNabb because of the 2 guys that are still on this team. LOL! Try again. You missed by a mile. Not unlike your idol, JaFatFuk.
What you’re hearing? LOL. You’re a fraud. Quit frontin’.
Oh, and yeah, the media is the one that spins. LOL. The media was right about Kiffin and Al’s feud and they were right about Russell too. But you keep spinnin your conspiracy theory BS. And keep getting smacked down by Jerry and the Bay Area sports talk hosts.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
LOL
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Priesttj Says: April 1st, 2010 at 11:22 pm
The media doesn’t spin it that way but I’m telling you everything I hear is based around Russell when they talk starters
May 13th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
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.
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LMAO!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
sucka
May 13th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Now who’s clueless? if you think they aren’t getting calls dailey you are clusless. THe coaches are trying to sell the owners or GM’s on the idea. Which is how these things normally work.
You’ll see over the next month. Sean Peyton played it off but he is interested, he’s probably waiting to see what the fanbase backlash will be.
Maybe yu guy’s aren’t aware of this but Russell outplayed every QB on this team in minicamp, but he refused to renegotiate his contract. That along with the fact that he just was doing much for our image. Mr Davis had to ccept the fact that we needed to get the air cleared around here. Releasing Russell with that contract did a lot in that regard.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Priesttj Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Guy’s I was banned or whatever I was posting but you couldn’t see them. It always had waiting for moderation on my post. Something I said I guess……….whatever it gave me a chance to focus on some important stuff.
If someone has questions they want to ask me fire away.
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LMAO!! Priest, the great guru. Fire away he says! ROFL!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Try Some Reality, check out my post again,659,Im just sayin,hes a Raider fan, he screwed up w/ his better than thou game,and WHAT? Who cares,its a blog,you expect him to ask for forgiveness or something? Talk about the RAIDERS,lets move on.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
You mean besides you?
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priesttj Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Now who’s clueless?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Priest calling someone else clueless…… THATS funny!
Hey Priest…..When was the last time you were right about ANYTHING?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Maybe yu guy’s aren’t aware of this but Russell outplayed every QB on this team in minicamp, but he refused to renegotiate his contract. That along with the fact that he just was doing much for our image. Mr Davis had to ccept the fact that we needed to get the air cleared around here. Releasing Russell with that contract did a lot in that regard.
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Like he outplayed everyone during last year’s minicamp. The one in which you kept blasting Jerry because you couldn’t stand that Russell couldn’t complete so much as a screen pass?
LMAO!! You’re hilarious man. And, so, the Priesttj file grpws. I’m saving that one. Blog gold, baby. Blog Gold!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
tj, when did you talk to S Peyton? Did you run into him at Popeyes on Macarthur?
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priesttj Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
You’ll see over the next month. Sean Peyton played it off but he is interested,
May 13th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Still on here defending that fat POS, huh?? LOL! Well done. Jamarcus Russell is the biggest bust in the history of the NFL. Period. End.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
One of the reasons I was for Cable getting the job as HC was I felt he knew you had to work with Davis instead of bumping heads.It seems as if that is what is happening now and the team appears to be going in the right direction,at least lets hope so as Raider fans.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
priest, when Al Davis refused to tell Ice Cube what happened with Marcus Allen, what do you think he was talking about? What did Marcus do?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Hendu is getting tj’s back while tj calls us clueless?
LMAO
May 13th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Priest must be on the bottle again…. On here making up crazy stories and telling lie after lie after lie
May 13th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
My dream opposing QB would be JaLoser. You’d only have to cover half the field and Man coverage would definitely produce a boatload of INT’s. JaLoser’s accuracy or lack thereof is what makes him a not for primetime QB – in the Arena league no less.
JaLoser has no skills and IS the biggest BUST ever in the NFL. Nothing is going to change that. No matter what color you paint a turd, it’s still a turd!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Hendu – I’ve already read your post. I expect him to man up to his p1ssy whiny azz posts and insults. That’s what I expect. To act like a man. He called a lot of people out.
You’re obviously a better person than he. Trust me, he would not show you the same kind of mercy.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Why are you asking Priest? He dont know anything more than you, less probably.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Hendu is getting tj’s back while tj calls us clueless?
LMAO
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The irony is stifling. I’m beginning to wonder who Hendu really is.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
let him answer me.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
You know this is really getting boring. Don’t bother responding.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Take a hike Gust
May 13th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
JaLoser has no skills and IS the biggest BUST ever in the NFL. Nothing is going to change that. No matter what color you paint a turd, it’s still a turd!
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LOL! Exactly. And like you, I wish we’d get to play against that joker. He’ll never throw another meaningful pass in the NFL though. Wait….he never did to begin with.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Look at all the Priest lovers, lol!
He was DEAD ON about Gradkowski! Gradkowski was NOT going to be the starter next year, PERIOD!
Russell was cut because he wouldn’t restructure. He was the best QB at our mini camp despite all the hard work or whatever the fugg the other 4 QBs were doing, lol.
Funniest part about it all is the fact that some of you just can’t stop talking about Russell even though he has BEEN gone.
Hilarious stuff!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
You take a hike, Ron.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Lefty12
Man it’s a reall eye opener to see how much Cable has been allowed to do in such a short time. I just hope we win man, I’m so tired of turnover I just want to watch the team grow. He’s got some great coaches around him to help him as long as he let’s them do so.
MBush has to start, if he doesn’t that is a bad sign. Because I believe that he is key in getting the O to be consistent. DHB is another year away IMO but Murphy can be a go to guy. If they can get another one of the young WR’s to step up we may have something. J Ford is a special teamer IMO maybe it’s DMC out of the backfield. I just want a consistent game in game out lineup so these kids can grow into their roles.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
BHP,
I agree with you about the DL. I also like Houston a lot. Our front 7 have 3 1st RDers (Seymour, McClain, and Wimbley), 3 2nd RDers (TH, Houston, Groves), 1 3rd RDer (matt), and TK.
J Campbell needs help from the OL, WRs, RBs, and OC.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Jhill,
Everything you just posted is BS. You know NOTHING about how he did at MC or why he was cut. Quit posting your opinion as fact.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Who cares,its a blog,you expect him to ask for forgiveness or something?
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LMFAO!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Jhill I bet it hurts you to the bone to see your hero tj get blasted. Dont forget to brush your teeth before you go to bed…
May 13th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Good comeback Gusto!! LOL!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Russell wont be on an opening day roster.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Jhill has a mouth full of tj goo.
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The funniest part about these type of posts from you is how you SWEAR you never do it unless someone calls you names.
LMFAO!
Again, I always wonder about the fellas who go with the homo stuff.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
jhill – come here to wipe priest’s azz? He was sh1ting himself reading all of his assinine posts over the past month and you come here to point out that he was right about Gradkowski? LMAO!!! Priest is the one that said Grads couldn’t hold Russell’s luggage….or some BS like that. Grads is still on the team. Yes, I know. You’re going to come at me with some BS about the contract. Look, if the Raiders still want him, he’s out there. Nobody’s knocking down any doors. What? He wouldn’t come back after being cut? LOL! He’s come back for a season pass to Hometown Buffet.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Everything you just posted is BS. You know NOTHING about how he did at MC or why he was cut.
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LOL!
So EVERY SINGLE reporter AT MINI CAMP who said Russell was the best QB there was what, lying?
OK, Ron says Russell was garbage folks. There you have it.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Jhill, its true you have a bromance with tj. I remember the day you heard him on the radio. The host nearly hung up on tj because he’s nothing more than a raving lunatic but you WERE so impressed…lmao!!!
FYI…I dont call tj anything other than tj while he calls me “Lil Sista” to make himself feel better so jhill, take a hike bone smoka
May 13th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Yeh, Ron, and “take a hike” was a real put down to begin with. I’m scared of you.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
priest knows talent. He’s seen these kids play…
May 13th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
It’s nice to have you back BHP. I see a lot of people missed you too.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
AL would be as stupid as tj & jhill not to try and get Russell to restructure. He prob still would have been released after restructuring.
Jhill, who signed Russell?
*crickets*
May 13th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
“Jamarcus Russell, whos first practice was his best one, got limited reps the next 2.” Jerry Mc Donald.
Glowing review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
LOL!
So EVERY SINGLE reporter AT MINI CAMP who said Russell was the best QB there was what, lying?
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On Day 1!!!! He reverted to crap after the first day.
Funny how you guys hang on to every little compliment Russell receives in the media then proceed to discount other things like his weight.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Gusto,
STFU
May 13th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Fellas,I must finally admit that TJ and I are brothers,he just found out recently,wasnt very happy about it.Im just tryin to show some goodwill to my RAIDER Nation BRO!You all have a great evening,try,at least! Later
May 13th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
TSR,
Wipe Priest’s ass?
Don’t be so dramatic.
That string of “Priest highlights” were basically ANTI Grads. I agreed with all of that anti Grads stuff. Even like Charlie Frye ahead of Grads.
I don’t care about all the “other” stuff you and Priest go over. You guys both sling mud, so it is what it is.
I’ll chime in on the football points though, and Russell and Frye were the best talents at QB we had until we got Campbell.
Why would the Raiders bring Russell to minicamp, let him refute all the 290 plus stories, look like the best QB we have, and them cut him?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Jhill
He flat lit it up in minicamp, to the point where they didn’t need to see anymore they wnated to get a look at the other guy’s. Russell is and has been getting horrible advise from his family probably and everyone else.
If he had restructured and agreed to work his way back he would still be here. Other teams are simply going back to his college career and rescouting him and doing their homework. Once the cahces fell comfortable enough to put their neck on the line to bring him in, he’ll get an offer. If I was Pete Carroll I would definitely be on the phone with his agent. That QB up there is on his way out for sure.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Question from caller to Jon Clayton- Whats the market for Jamarcus Russell?
Clayton- There isnt one.
But im sure you know wayyyyyyy more than a guy whos paid to know. But Clayton doesnt know anything im sure.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Priest,
What QB in Seattle is on his way out?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Have a great night Gents.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Well, I’ve seen them play too
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lol!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
post734,You know what they say,if its mistaBrown,FLUSH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
JaMeatloaf flat out lit it up in mini camp. He was so impressive they released him! Those 7 on 7 drills are VERY impressive in April, he almost completed 50%
May 13th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
ok Hendu
LOL
May 13th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
The team thought so much of Russell that they traded for Campbell and cut him. Wow! They LOVE the guy
May 13th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
tj calls the media liars and biased against the Raiders and then he latches on to a mini camp report in April as if its the bye week of the SB.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Question from caller to Jon Clayton- Whats the market for Jamarcus Russell?
Clayton- There isnt one.
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Ron,
I wouldn’t doubt there isn’t “a market” for Jamarcus Russell right now b/c of his ridiculous salary expectations.
I don’t follow the ESPN shows, but NFLN has reported that several teams have contacted his agent.
To be honest, I really don’t care since we have Campbell and Gradkowski won’t be starting.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
great post#734 Hendu, he’s circling the bowl as we speak.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Ill go ahead and pretend you know what his salary expectations are.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
He flat lit it up in minicamp, to the point where they didn’t need to see anymore they wnated to get a look at the other guy’s. Russell is and has been getting horrible advise from his family probably and everyone else.
If he had restructured and agreed to work his way back he would still be here. Other teams are simply going back to his college career and rescouting him and doing their homework. Once the cahces fell comfortable enough to put their neck on the line to bring him in, he’ll get an offer. If I was Pete Carroll I would definitely be on the phone with his agent. That QB up there is on his way out for sure.
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More blog gold. Lit it up, you say? LMAO! Man, I needed this. After a tough day, this place sure can provide some comedy.
If you were Pete Carroll? LOL!! Pete Carroll can do without your advice.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
The team thought so much of Russell that they traded for Campbell and cut him. Wow! They LOVE the guy
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And I say the BS because Russell was the #3 QB on the team.
What that SHOULD say is the team thought so much of Gradkowski they traded for Campbell and basically turned the offense over to him. Wow! The really LOVE that Gradkowski guy.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Amen to that Jhill, they knew all along that they couldn’t pin their hopes for a season on that guy. Gradkowski is good if you lose you’re starter until you get a bonafide starter. So I like him on the team. But 16 games watching that squirt NO WAY!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Ill go ahead and pretend you know what his salary expectations are.
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lol …
May 13th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Russell is no longer a Raider so I could give a rats a$$ one way or the other about the guy now.But the fact is he will go down as one of the biggest busts in history UNLESS he proves otherwise,and frankly,since he isn’t a Raider,who gives a phuck.In 7 years will it matter who was pro and who was anti Russell.He isn’t a Raider-get over him!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Hendu Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
post734,You know what they say,if its mistaBrown,FLUSH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Did you write that all by yourself? Gold star for you!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
F in Gradkowski sux. All the clowns on here who think hes a NFL starter are morons. Dont put in in the Pro Grads club.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Why would the Raiders bring Russell to minicamp, let him refute all the 290 plus stories, look like the best QB we have, and them cut him?
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Guess no one had an answer to that?
LMFAO!
Ron ???
Mista ???
TSR?
Why not cut the fat POS right after the draft or hell right when Warren, Green, Farglass, and the rest of the shyt was thrown out?
May 13th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Dont put ME in the Pro Grads Club
May 13th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
I know you were against Grads Ron …
May 13th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Jhill whats so funny? AL does crazy things like keep Nick Miller the DB Killer on the roster for a entire season. SO he cut JaMarshmallow after mini camp. So what ? Your point is ???????
tj, remember when you said “Nick Miller the DB Killer” ?
May 13th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Ask a legitimate question, then I’ll respond. Your question is BS because of the following “look like the best QB we have”. Try again. Reword that thing.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
It is HILARIOUS how you folks are trying to make the mini camp thing insignificant. Had he been the reported 300lbs and throwing the ball at folks ankles I bet it wouldn’t be so insignificant.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Try again. Reword that thing.
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Yeah, ok …
hold on ….
May 13th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Russell was getting picked off by 6th & 7th round DB’s who wont even make the team, in MINI CAMP!
Flat out lit it up!
May 13th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Lil Sista the thing about Nick miller was in jest. I thought by now you’s have clued in on that. But hey! maybe I expected too much.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Jhill Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
It is HILARIOUS how you folks are trying to make the mini camp thing insignificant. Had he been the reported 300lbs and throwing the ball at folks ankles I bet it wouldn’t be so insignificant.
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And what was so significant? He looked like the best of the 3 on Day 1. Umm.. Ok. When the last time you heard that? (Don’t think too hard about that one) Besides, the sun shines on a dog’s azz every once in a while.
On Day 2 and 3, it was reported that he was throwing at people’s feet again. Or did you toss that aside as media propaganda? LOL
May 13th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
tj, you back on the “Lil Sista” diss? You feel better little man?
Oh yes, it was in jest, fraud!
May 13th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I was wrong about Russell.
Lots of talent no work ethic.
Thats beyond me.
Just a kid who’s livin large. We’ll hear about him smuggling cough syrup and dying in a motel 6 parking lot here in a bout 12-15 yrs is my guess.
I’m not expecting the second coming of Kenny the Snake in Campbell, but he shouldn’t have to be if we can use some of that young blood to run the ball.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
On Day 2 and 3, it was reported that he was throwing at people’s feet again. Or did you toss that aside as media propaganda? LOL
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Well, it was actually reported that Russell wasn’t getting many snaps day 2 and 3, but don’t let that get in the way of a good story.
Look man, Russell is gone. He blew it here in Oakland, and I’m happy we have Campbell.
OTA’s start next week and there is sooooo much more to this team than Russell this and Russell that.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Jhill, Did you really expect them to acknowledge it? Cable has been saying psitive things about Russell since his benching and you never hear them say a word about any of it. They hate the guy. The blogger rarely ever meantions it either. All you have to do is readi his comments about Russell’s exploits at minicamp and read everyone else’s. He downplayed everything positive Russell ever did. Just like they rest of the media they focused on his weight so much it became the most important aspect of his ability.
He just didn’t like him. We’ll see how he reacts to Cambell. We know he thought McCown was a “hell of a QB”.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Nnamdi, you were wrong about purple lips 0bama too. He’s a fraud and maybe the worse Pres this COuntry has ever had.
Looks like your 0-2!
May 13th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Bruce Campbell and Langston Walker at RG and RT should be a helluva upgrade!
5 new starters on the front 7!
May 13th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Cable has been giving Russell back handed swipes since he benched him. He wanted to bench him sooner but AL wouldn’t let it happen.
Liar, flat out liar tj!
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priesttj Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Jhill, Did you really expect them to acknowledge it? Cable has been saying psitive things about Russell since his benching
May 13th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
they focused on his weight so much it became the most important aspect of his ability.
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Now it can be someone else’s problem. Russell has no one to blame but himself for the bed he’s in right now.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Jhill, why dont we wait and see if Campbell even makes the roster before you anoint him a starter.
lmao @ the people in here..
May 13th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Pure comedy.
The end
May 13th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
why dont we wait and see if Campbell even makes the roster
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lmfao @ some of the people in here …
Bruce Campbell not making the team ?!?!?!?!?
Hilarious stuff man.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Look, the Russell thing was just me taking a belligerent insulting blogger to task. You’re the one that got involved in it, voluntarily.
But we can agree on that. I’m happy we have Campbell too. I’ll take Gradkowski as a backup. He has some fire which can help muster up a win or two when in need. Like others have mentioned, maybe not so much starter quality.
I’m also happy about the the way the draft went down. But I’m interested to see how this OLine shapes out.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
TSR
Maybe Russell did throw a few off target. He was still the best player at that position throughout minicamp………..period Campbell was nondescript the others weren’t much better. Russell was hands down the best o the 4 no argueing that fact.
As Jhill says he’s gone you can’t blame another loss of any kind on JaMarcus Russell if we lose this year you’ll have to find another scapegoat. And trust me we are by no means out o the wooods yet.
This team still needs to learn how to win games. We were 2-14 the year beore we got Russell and hadn’t won in 3 years. He wasn’t good enough to change that and now he’s gone since so many o you seem to feel he’s the reason we loss games.
WE still need to learn how to win…………..period
May 13th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Jhill,
4th round draft picks are no lock to make a roster, get over it. Did you just start watching NFL Football?
Keep laughing..
May 13th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Campbell would have to have a FLAWLESS camp & preseason to beat out K Barnes, not happening! But Jhill you keep dreaming your little dream..
lol
May 13th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
4th round draft picks are no lock to make a roster, get over it. Did you just start watching NFL Football?
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So now were talking about 4th round draft picks on “a” roster?
Ok, my bad …
I thought we were talking about Bruce Campbell making the RAIDERS roster. You know, the combine star a lot of folks projected Al to take #8 overall?
Did you just start following Al Davis or what?
Bruce Campbell and Jacoby Ford are LOCKS to make the team barring injury.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Absolutely, we’re not out of the woods. Let’s see how this OLine plays. And how will the D stack up against the run. Look, this team wasn’t a barn burner. But Russell was holding them back. Whether it was bad influence or not. He was bad for the locker room and terrible on the field. It is what it is.
And I don’t need a scapegoat. Russell was bad…check that..awful. Scapegoat? Nah….that’s being too kind. Now, was he the only player holding back a team of superstars? No. But he wasn’t helping. Just the opposite, in fact. The kid needs some therapy. He needs a mentor. And it’s too bad he raped this team for 39 mill.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing Campbell play. Will he deliver this team from the doldrums? Maybe, maybe not. But I’m banking this team will be much more competitive. I’m looking forward to average to above-average QB play. It could result in 2-3 more victories. Couple that with a week schedule and who knows?
May 13th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Campbell would have to have a FLAWLESS camp & preseason to beat out K Barnes, not happening!
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LMFAO!
KHALIF BARNES !?!?!?!?
So you have Khalif Barnes starting at RG although he’s not even practicing at the position?
You do realize Campbell is backing up Carlisle there now, right?
Or were you just focusing on the Russell updates?
May 13th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Well, time for me to check out. Good times, folks, And good laughs. Until next time. And…..GO RAIDERS!!!
May 13th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
oh, and….typo…..”weak” not “week” in #783
May 13th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Jhill, they’ll both make the team. Wether they’ll start or not especially day one is another issue. J Ford will almost definitely return kicks and punts. Campbell will be groomed for OG or OT I think he could start at OG sooner.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Well it was great to be back among Raider fans.
What’s up Seymour Bush?
take care Jhill.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
hahahaha!!!! fits!!
May 14th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Gust372 Says:
May 13th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
priest, when Al Davis refused to tell Ice Cube what happened with Marcus Allen, what do you think he was talking about? What did Marcus do?
——————————————————- He was sleeping with his best friends wife(OJ’s), before got busted sleeping with his teammates wives. I have heard the rumour’s about Mr perfect 32. He did his blow and crossed the line with his teammates, and got just happened to get married before he went to the Chiefs. Read between the lines,Thats the only reason, Al does not put up with that especially when you sleep with the QB’s wife.
May 14th, 2010 at 12:52 am
As much as Jamarcus did all this to himself by not really trying, I still say I would be interested to see what he could do with a good offensive line, and with an actual NFL caliber receiving corps. We’ll never get that chance with the Raiders. Isn’t anyone even curious what he might do under good conditions? Can he truly be judged with what he had to work with? I for one am not convinced there isn’t something “there” with Russell. Lets be real here; he was throwing to two rookies and one roookie who couldn’t even catch (DHB). He was constantly under duress from that O-line as well.
I hope some good team picks him up and gives him a chance. He doesn’t deserve it with the piss-poor effort he made, but as a football fan I’ve always liked the big armed gunslingers, and that’s what Russell was at LSU. I just hope we get a chance to see how Russell would do given a real chance to show his stuff. Maybe he doesn’t have any “stuff” after all, but I am not satisfied that we’ve seen enough under decent conditions to truly judge. Don’t get me wrong, I think the guy is a total loser as a person (with his lack of making an effort, etc) but I’d just like to see him have one final chance. It’s such a waste.
May 14th, 2010 at 2:36 am
tin man had no heart
scarecrow had no brains
lion had no courage
= Jamarcus Russell
May 14th, 2010 at 2:38 am
no pride or poise
May 14th, 2010 at 2:40 am
no refund
May 14th, 2010 at 5:33 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Happy Aloha Friday!!!
May 14th, 2010 at 5:55 am
J.L. Higgins will not make the team this year.
Safteys will be Branch at free. Mitchell at strong and Huff will float and cover tight ends.
oh and we will be signing TO.
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No Mas Diamante: you are an idiot
Idiot means dolt or dullard. a mentally deficient person, or someone who acts in a self-defeating or significantly counterproductive way.
May 14th, 2010 at 5:56 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,HWNRDR.WAKE ME UP IN SEPTEMBER,OK..
May 14th, 2010 at 5:57 am
Haha! No Problem Dirt Lot!!!
May 14th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Russell was cut because he wouldn’t restructure. He was the best QB at our mini camp despite all the hard work or whatever the fugg the other 4 QBs were doing
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Jhill: link? source? film?
May 14th, 2010 at 6:00 am
good morning AM crew!
Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, Rhino …
May 14th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Ok, where did JHill come up with that? I heard that yes, he was the best qb day one, then after he went back to his old ways!
May 14th, 2010 at 6:04 am
BTW: Good Morning Rockstar!!!
May 14th, 2010 at 6:07 am
if JaMarcus was the best QB in mini camp he wouldn’t have regressed each day, taken fewer snaps than every other QB in the fold and be asked to take a paycut.
Al Davis personally attended mini camp, watched JR and pulled the plug. Al doesn’t have a problem paying guys who produce … never has, never will (just coaches, haha)
May 14th, 2010 at 6:10 am
ROCKSTAR,GOOD DAY,BLOODY-MARY’S ON ME 2DAY,A FRONT LINE STARTER ON A TEAM WITH A WEAK #2 WILL HAVE TO GO DOWN WITH A SEASON ENDING INJURY,FOR RUSSELL 2 GET A LOOK-SEE IMO,THE TEAM WILL GET A WEEK OR 2 OF HIS SLAKER ATTITUDE, THEN CUT HIM..
May 14th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Just read a great piece about JaMarcus, on a Danish NFL site, they interviewed Jerry McDonald and Steve Cochran and they also had a great interview with Marc Trestman…
Trestman, whom I want back to the raiders, was also intrigued by Jammy, and said he was a great pick, if it had happen by any other franchise, and with veteran coach and QB in place…
May 14th, 2010 at 6:12 am
So you have Khalif Barnes starting at RG although he’s not even practicing at the position?
You do realize Campbell is backing up Carlisle there now, right?
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Jhill: Walker was so impressive that they pushed Barnes over to RG to compete with Campbell & Carlisle.
it’s true and you shouldn’t be surprised. didn’t you call that like 3 months ago ???
May 14th, 2010 at 6:15 am
the Patriots love to pick up our trash.
Vikings are always on Favre watch, who I heard had ANOTHER offseason surgery (seems like a yearly thing now) and is a grandfather. I guess he’s been trying to recruit free agents like Tomlinson to Minny though, so he might give it 1 more year, like NT Pat Williams.
but then next year Sage Rosenfels & Tarvaris Jackson will both be unrestricted free agents …
May 14th, 2010 at 6:17 am
I like the Pats & Vikings are the only 2 realistic options where JR could go to a winning team with an eventual chance to start a year or two down the road (if he puts the work in)
May 14th, 2010 at 6:17 am
I think*
not I like. sorry. brain fart
May 14th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Dirt Lot: do you think Russell, Fargas, Walker & Ellis will find new homes prior to Week 1 ???
May 14th, 2010 at 6:27 am
where is BSJ?
BYU graduation???
May 14th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I have a funny feeling that Fargas may be picked back up by Al…for way cheaper! IDK…just have this feeling!
May 14th, 2010 at 6:35 am
NOT SURE ABOUT PERMANENT HOMES ROCKSTAR,TEAM’S R LOOKING I WOULD THINK. UR OPINION ?
May 14th, 2010 at 6:35 am
oh the article from the Danish NFL site also talked to independent scout Chris Landry, he basically called all LSU players lazy, and said Les Miles never asked enough of them….
May 14th, 2010 at 6:36 am
LeBron’s 27 points & 19 rebounds weren’t enough (9 turnovers? yikes!)
Jamison = 5 points
Shaq = 11 points
Ilgauskas, West & Moon combined for just 7 points
Tony Allen & Rasheed Wallace came off the bench for Boston to score 23 points. As many as those 5 Cavs players (2 of them starters)
what an ugly performance.
Boston/Orlando should be fun to watch!
May 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Dirt Lot & Hwnrdr: I think Fargas & Ellis could be back, depending on injuries …
I’m sure Russell & Walker will get another shot someplace, but may never see the field in an actual NFL game as starters
May 14th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Yvonne Walker??? get a job another place? dont think so, he will retire before season starts =)
May 14th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Kinda makes you wonder how Cleveland had the best record in the NBA (at one time, or did it end up that way…???)
May 14th, 2010 at 7:08 am
I’m not really trying to have a Jamarcus Russell conversation again fellas.
Read Cam Inmans articles on Russell at mini camp.
And the guy from Sport Illustrated.
Al Davis watched one day of practice where Jason Campbell got the majority of the snaps.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Jhill: Walker was so impressive that they pushed Barnes over to RG to compete with Campbell & Carlisle.
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I don’t recall Cable saying Barnes was getting snaps at RG. I thought he was 2nd team LG as Campbell was CLEARLY named #2 RG behind Carlisle.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Why on earth would the Raiders bring back Fargas?
Again, he’s one of those players that wins hearts and minds but doesn’t produce.
WE need production and Fargas doesn’t give it. He’s a 30 year old running back that if brought back would steal carries from Bush and DMAC because Cable loves Fargas.
Time to roll with the horses we got and see what they can do. Bush gets 15 to 20 and DMAC gets 10 to 15 touches.
Move on
May 14th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Jhill: Walker was so impressive that they pushed Barnes over to RG to compete with Campbell & Carlisle.
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I’d like to refresh my memory…where did this get stated?
And good morning. Screw BYU.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:21 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Why on earth would the Raiders bring back Fargas
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You said it.
Forget about him and move on.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Jhill,
Is Shaughnessy going to start this year?
I think Houston and Shaughnessy will be in competition.
The defensive line starters:
RDE – Shaughnessy or Houston
UT – Tommy Kelly
NT – Bryant or Joseph
LDE – Seymour
May 14th, 2010 at 7:23 am
I don’t recall Cable saying Barnes was getting snaps at RG. I thought he was 2nd team LG as Campbell was CLEARLY named #2 RG behind Carlisle.
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I don’t recall Cable being specific either, but it really doesn’t matter …
fact of the matter is, Walker did a good job at RT and made strides this offseason. Barnes is now trying to compete at guard. I said RG because I figured Cable would let him compete for a starting job. Sorry if I was mistaken (or assumed wrong – wouldn’t be the 1st time)
and if Coop is still getting all the 1st team reps at RG we should all be concerned. I’d rather have Campbell or Barnes win that job. more beef & more strength please
Jhill: didn’t you call for Barnes & Walker at RG & RT just before the draft? I know you’re rooting for Bruce Campbell now, but your original prediction could still be accurate
so for that I say “Kudos”!
May 14th, 2010 at 7:25 am
NT – Bryant or Joseph
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S&B: say it ain’t so!
haha
May 14th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Reviewing last night’s lunacy was hilarious, but took awhile.
No offense Jhill, but Priest is indefensible. Russell was the best at minicamp? LOL, one good day and two typically bad days where he had no touch or accuracy.
Saying Russell was let go just due to $$$ is ignorant. If he was actually the best performing QB, Al would have gladly kept paying him to prove the world wrong. Russell was let go because he sucks, he sucked before, and was gonna suck again with no desire to change.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Could Tommy Kelly get snaps at NT?
May 14th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Jhill,
Is Shaughnessy going to start this year?
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I think the primary 4 guys were are going to see are Seymour, Shaugnessy, Houston, and Kelly. I think you are going to see Seymour play all 4 positions.
I think we are going to see Shaugnessy switching sides and playing opposite the LT. Seymour is not really the pass rush end we need in the 4-3 and we already heard Cable talk about Houston playing over the TE.
I would go with ..
DE – Shaugnessy
DE – Houston
DT – Kelly
DT – Seymour
May 14th, 2010 at 7:31 am
I’d like to refresh my memory…where did this get stated?
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BSJ: still not a fan of langsTON walker? sheesh
Langston Walker has been running ahead of Khalif Barnes through three practices at right tackle and could reclaim the job he left in 2006.
“I think that Langston has done a lot to kind of rework himself physically, and has done a lot of work since the end of the season,’’ Cable said. “I think he has a freshness about him, kind of a new start if you will. He’s going after it.’’
-Jerry Mac (May 1st)
May 14th, 2010 at 7:31 am
RDE – Houston/JRich
NT – Kelly/Bryant/Joseph/Heard
UT – Seymour/Cooper
LDE- ShoNasty/Gunheim
May 14th, 2010 at 7:34 am
BSJ,
No offense taken.
I wasn’t defending Priest. He’s his own man and can take care of himself.
I chimed in on the football topics that were being reposted and I TOTALLY agreed with his takes on Bruce Gradkowski. Even went as far as to repeat my season long stance that I preferred Charlie Frye over Gradkowski.
Tried to skate around the normal PM mudslinging and as usual those guys fade away when you keep it football.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Moving around players on the line is good. I just hope they let Houston and Shaughnessy and the 2nd DT master one position 1st.
Jack of all trades but master of none….we can’t have that
May 14th, 2010 at 7:37 am
I remember the part about Walker, RRS. Not the part about Barnes at RG.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:38 am
LOL 8min left of the 1st period ahead 0-4, the middle rounds seam easy =)
May 14th, 2010 at 7:38 am
0-5… LOL
May 14th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Damn a great Russell bash-fest last night and I missed it!!!
May 14th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Nothing wrong with supporting JaDavis Russell and wanting to see him succeed. It didn’t work out…I don’t know how you crucify someone for wanting our 1st round pick to work out.
As for Gradkowski, he’s not a 16 game starter. You put him out there for 16 games and you will have his problems exposed
May 14th, 2010 at 7:40 am
0-6…
May 14th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Saying Russell was let go just due to $$$ is ignorant.
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Ignorant?
LMFAO!
Take the emotion down a few levels and you’ll realize that Al Davis is a business man before being a fan. If you really believe that there was no restructuring conversations with Jamarcus Russell, then hey, I guess you are entitled your opinion.
The bottom line is people who were at camp, I say again AT CAMP, said that Russell was the best QB in camp day 1. Jerry came on the very next day and commented on how Campbell was getting the majority of the snaps day 2 right off the bat, with it continuing day 3.
There was one tweet from Jerry about Russell throwing a ball at a RBs ankles. I missed the Russell is all over the place updates in limited snaps day 2 and 3.
To quote RRS … link? Source? Film?
P.S. I guess we’re just not going to get away from Russell talk, huh?
May 14th, 2010 at 7:44 am
I remember the part about Walker, RRS. Not the part about Barnes at RG.
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BSJ: I just posted 4 links
my comment is “awaiting moderation” for some reason
May 14th, 2010 at 7:45 am
I don’t know how you crucify someone for wanting our 1st round pick to work out.
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Priest called everyone who disagreed with him idiots, etc. Priest said he saw/heard things up close, that the media hates Russell, and when he is winning we have to line up and pay homage to “the Priest of the Blackhole”.
LOL, Priest is an arrogant dumbass.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Jhill: didn’t you call for Barnes & Walker at RG & RT just before the draft? I know you’re rooting for Bruce Campbell now, but your original prediction could still be accurate
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Key thing is before the draft. Barnes is backup material at best for me now as I really hope to see Veldheer and Campbell win starting jobs.
LT – Veldheer
LG – Gallery
C – Satele
RG – Campbell
RT – Walker
May 14th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Jhill,
How can you agree with TJ posts on Bruce? He repeatedly said that Bruce couldn’t hold Jamarcus jock for the Oakland Raiders.
Well, Jamarcus got waived AFTER Bruce got hurt again. Looks like the Raiders don’t agree with you two. They aren’t paying Bruce $2 million to do nothing.
You can book this. No QB for the Raiders will start all 16 games next year.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:46 am
JaDavis was let go for his body of work…or lack thereof. He was let go for not embracing the job.
JaDavis also regressed on days 2 and 3.
He’s gone now and deservedly so. JaDavis was not mature enough and surrounded himself with bad influences.
THe Raiders thankfully realized that Gradkowski vs. JaDavis comparisons were not good enough and went out and secured Jason Campbell.
The Raiders will have a functioning offense this year provided DHB is not force fed into the lineup
May 14th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Why on earth would the Raiders bring back Fargas?
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LMFAO!
I can see the cringe on your face while the thought crossed your mind.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Take the emotion down a few levels and you’ll realize that Al Davis is a business man before being a fan. If you really believe that there was no restructuring conversations with Jamarcus Russell, then hey, I guess you are entitled your opinion.
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Of course there were restructuring conversations, because Russell was not playing well enough to earn starter money despite what Priest insisted — which was that Russell was head and shoulders above the other QBs and in line to start. If THAT were true, the contract would not have been the issue it was. Al would pay it so the world could see Russell succeed.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Not only is Langston Walker ahead of Khalif Barnes at right tackle, but Barnes is actually practicing at guard now. …
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/raiders/detail?blogid=11&entry_id=62664
May 14th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Jamarcus was a No 1 overall and 3 seasons later he is cut , jeez priest give it up he puts in more effort for Russell than Russell does.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 14th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Vegas,
I don’t like Gradkowski as a starter. Are you really questioning me about that as if this is the first your hearing of it?
May 14th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Anyone else think the Raiders need to make a run at Patrick Crayton? He’s a 7-year veteran with good hands and excels going up for catches over the middle.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:50 am
not liking Gradkowski = promoting Russell ?!?!?!?!
I can’t wait until the Russellitis wears off on some of your!
May 14th, 2010 at 7:52 am
JHill,
You REALLY expect Bruce Campbell, a raw project at his normal position of tackle, to be able to switch positions and step in and start? Come on now homie, no way.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Between Bruce being Cable’s guy, and from having the most experience playing with his teammates, he will get a start in a preseason game. But he is looking a little brittle and the outside guy to start week 1, but ready to play if needed, and Cable will not be gunshy to use him.
Jason Campbell is the unquestioned leader in the clubhouse to start. He should start the first preseason game, and as long as he doesn’t fall on his face or Bruce plays lights-out, should start week 1. But if it takes Campbell as long to get cooking as last year, we will not have the patience to have him lay a stinker and lose against the Lions like he did last year early in the year, he will be benched. And while Campbell isn’t “injury-prone” he has missed games twice in his 5 year playing career due to injury.
Couple both those guys with our O-line, and it will probably end with Campbell getting 10 starts, Bruce 6, and looking at drafting a QB in the middle rounds next year.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Of course there were restructuring conversations
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So you’re acknowledging that the Raiders were talking restructure. You’re telling me that if Russell accepted their restructure offer he would have still been cut?
LMFAO!
Ok, so maybe ignorant was the wrong choice of words by you?
May 14th, 2010 at 7:55 am
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that JaMarcus Russell is expected to attend this weekend’s minicamp and compete for the starting quarterback job.
Last weekend’s minicamp turned out to be a last-chance, three-day audition for Russell, and the Raiders – who took a huge financial risk having him there – weren’t impressed.
Russell actually looked OK last Friday in the first day of the team’s minicamp, completing passes and not appearing to be close to the 300 pounds that some reports had the 6-foot-6 quarterback weighing. But he regressed daily, and by Sunday’s practice he wasn’t getting many snaps and was firing passes to receivers’ ankles when his number was called.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/06/SPH31DAK2K.DTL
May 14th, 2010 at 7:56 am
You REALLY expect Bruce Campbell
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I said HOPE!
I don’t like Carlisle there AT ALL!
May 14th, 2010 at 7:56 am
VR,
Your boy Gradkowski is a hard worker. Credit to him.
His career stats look a lot more like JaDavis than they do a top tier QB
May 14th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Bruce Campbell and Veldemeer (spelling) will not be starting out of the gate.
They aren’t going to beat out veterans on the roster. I would be surprised to see Walker or Henderson beaten out by those two early on.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Ahhh, 10 4. Missed the word “hope”
May 14th, 2010 at 7:59 am
So you’re acknowledging that the Raiders were talking restructure. You’re telling me that if Russell accepted their restructure offer he would have still been cut?
LMFAO!
Ok, so maybe ignorant was the wrong choice of words by you?
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Huh? Russell was cut because he sucked and was unwilling to get paid backup money. Thus it was his PLAY that forced him off the roster. It is ignorant to say it believe the issue was not his disappointing play.
Do you also think he was benched last year because he wouldn’t restructure?
May 14th, 2010 at 8:00 am
The saddest part of the Russell renogatiating talks is that if he did restructure, he would have gotten more guaranteed money than the $3 million.
Of course that meant he would have had to work and take some humble pie. Probably the only type of pie Jamarcus isn’t comfortable around.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Couple both those guys with our O-line, and it will probably end with Campbell getting 10 starts, Bruce 6, and looking at drafting a QB in the middle rounds next year.
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Frye will pick up the slack those 6 games instead of Bruce. Cable has just as much love for Frye who is the better player!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:01 am
I’m asked to post links for Barnes at guard and Russell being awful at mini camp and what do I get? nothing.
geez. you people treat me like a skank!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:02 am
VR,
JaDavis doesn’t want to play football anymore. Truthfully, he didn’t restructure because he can now spend his time doing whatever he wants and not worry about practice and all that.
He wanted the money….and he got it
May 14th, 2010 at 8:02 am
he would have had to work and take some humble pie. Probably the only type of pie Jamarcus isn’t comfortable around.
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LOL! nice one Vegas
when is the move in ABQ? did I miss it?
May 14th, 2010 at 8:05 am
he can now spend his time doing whatever he wants and not worry about practice and all that.
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sittin’ on the couch naked eating cheetos. playing Madden. probably traded himself to the Saints. trying to figure out how to edit his player to make a higher rating so that he’ll be ahead of Brees on the depth chart …
May 14th, 2010 at 8:06 am
It is ignorant to say it believe the issue was not his disappointing play.
Do you also think he was benched last year because he wouldn’t restructure?
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CMON BO!
You’re REEEEECHING now.
Of course his poor play led to him being benched, which led to him being #3, which led to the Campbell trade, which led to the Raiders telling him to take a paycut.
It’s not to hard to just say “yes he’d be on the team if he took a pay cut”, lol. All this other stuff your bringing up doesn’t matter.
HE’D STILL BE ON THE TEAM IF HE AGREED TO THE PAYCUT!
And he would still suck, be lazy, be inaccurate, and all that other stuff. No argument here.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Probably the only type of pie Jamarcus isn’t comfortable around.
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LOL!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Jhill,
Stop with the Frye nonsense. The guy threw one TD and a bunch of picks. I think Boller might wrestle the #3 gig from him, and Charlie can enter the next phase of his career as a coach.
Like it or not, Bruce will be going through a token competition for the starting gig with Campbell, and it will be up to Jason to make sure to keep it a token challenge. If not Bruce will have a chance to start and will no doubt be the #2, unless another injury.
You have to trust me on this one, I have been doing pretty good handicaping our QB’s of late.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Rockstar,
Exactly. But JaDavis is no longer here. So we don’t have to worry about him anymore. We have a real QB for the 1st time in a long time and a real OC
I give Al Davis credit for making the decision and moving on….or at least listening to his people to make the decision.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Rockstar,
Next Wednesday is the big move.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 8:01 am
I’m asked to post links for Barnes at guard and Russell being awful at mini camp and what do I get? nothing.
geez. you people treat me like a skank!
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Thanks skank.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Did we get rid of Jamarcus before the Chargers got rid of Ryan Leaf?
I can’t find the actual release date of Leaf.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:12 am
RRS,
Find me a link from a guy who YOU respect as a beat writer for Oakland. You bashed they shyt outta the new guy Turiwhatever, lol.
Link us to Corkran, Inman, Poole, or even our beloved Jerry.
Snaps being reduced by Sunday? LMFAO!
And I was looking for links saying Barnes was working at RG. I know you glossed that over as “doesn’t matter”, but that definately would have mattered imo.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:13 am
read one website that pegged Buffalo as the landing spot for JaListless because “he is clearly better than Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brian Brohm”.
some columnist actually wrote those words.
while I would maintain that JaFailure isn’t clearly better than what I stepped in at the park yesterday, somehow ya gotta feel sorry for the Buffies.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Stop with the Frye nonsense.
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LOL!
Yeah, the guy getting outperformed by Russell this past weekend was embarrasing.
Gradkowski still sucks though!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Admit it already JHill. Russell was cut because of poor play and poor play only. Al has no problem paying cash for who he thinks deserves it. Russells play didn’t.
You just can’t stop defending him for some reason. You bought into Priest’s lie that Russell was the frontrunner at minicamp and can’t back down. If this was true he would be on the team. Money was not the issue.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:14 am
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who needs Vegas? look what you have to look forward to!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:18 am
BSJ “Thanks skank.”
Jhill “Find me a link from a guy who YOU respect as a beat writer for Oakland.”
GGGGGRRRRR!! YOU PEOPLE!
give me a little more time
May 14th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Vegas,
just make sure your papers are in order for the crossing of Northern Arizona or we might never hear from you again.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:20 am
M!
good morning. any more fart jokes?
May 14th, 2010 at 8:20 am
You just can’t stop defending him for some reason.
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The truth is YOU just can’t stop talking about him.
Defending him? What does that mean?
Go ahead and post something where I “defended” Jamarcus Russell.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Just twisting the knife, lol.
How could you forget the Sandia Peaks and the international hot-air balloon festival?
May 14th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Admit it already JHill. Russell was cut because of poor play and poor play only.
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AGAIN, I’ll say that Russell’s poor play was A factor in him being released. When did I EVER say it wasn’t?
Can we just move on since you don’t seem to connect a restructure conversation INITIATED BY THE RAIDERS (and yes initiated because he sucked and there was no way they were going to pay him 9 million dollars) to still wanting to try and get a return of their INVESTMENT!
It’s not that hard man, and I’ll say it one last time.
IF RUSSELL AGREES TO THE RESTRUCTURE HE STILL ON THE TEAM!
Might not have made the team come September, but he’d still be there today.
If you disagree with that, cool.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Russell’s departure appeared imminent after his appearance at the team’s mandatory minicamp, when he had a decent first day and then saw both is snaps and effectiveness drop off considerably on Saturday and Sunday.
- Jerry Mac (May 6th)
JaMarcus Russell still hasn’t mastered the art of the short pass, hitting Darren McFadden with a swing pass to his right on one play, then firing the next at the feet of Rock Cartwright.
Russell, whose best practice session was his first one, got a limited amount of snaps in each of the last two practices.
He may not be 290 pounds, but he didn’t look anything like a $9.45 million quarterback, either.
-Jerry Mac (May 2nd)
Quarterback JaMarcus Russell got the least amount of work among the four quarterbacks, with Jason Campbell, Charlie Frye and Kyle Boller all getting more work.
-Jerry Mac (May 1st)
May 14th, 2010 at 8:31 am
I was looking for links saying Barnes was working at RG. I know you glossed that over as “doesn’t matter”, but that definately would have mattered imo.
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Jhill: it matters if Barnes is competing at LG or RG in a mini-camp?
you don’t think he’ll have a shot at claiming a starting job?
obviously he’s not going to unseat Robert Gallery at LG, so I assumed it was RG.
Again: sorry if I was wrong bro, but we don’t know for sure yet
May 14th, 2010 at 8:32 am
That pretty much echos what I said RRS …
And let me be clear that best QB at our camp is really saying anything. It’s not like we had Drew Brees being outshined, lol.
Best of the scrubs on day 1
New scrub gets more looks day 2 and 3
Scrubs looking like the scrubs they all are on day 2 and 3 with the new scrub looking better than the old scrub.
Yup, that pretty much sums it up.
Run the ball, run it again, and then run it a few more times!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Jhill: it matters if Barnes is competing at LG or RG in a mini-camp?
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Not really, and not busting you chops.
As long as Carlisle is not in there, I’m cool.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:34 am
How could you forget the Sandia Peaks and the international hot-air balloon festival?
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blame Google! haha
sorry Vegas, just trying to give you some things to look forward to … give that list to the MRS!
going to the Zoo, Park & Museums might earn you some serious points
May 14th, 2010 at 8:36 am
if JaFlimflam ever once exhibited that he cared about the Raiders, was dedicated to the Raiders and that he bled Silver and Black it would have been the first time.
his brain farts (there ya go Rockstar) and ineptitude on the field would have been given a lot of rope if he only gave a damn.
JaFlaw NEVER was a Raider.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:37 am
LMN,
Danish NFL site!!!!! WTF is that, and can you eat it? lol
I love Danish pastry!!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Run the ball, run it again, and then run it a few more times!
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That pretty much echos what S&B has been saying for that past 2-3 years
May 14th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Schilens / Heyward-Bey / Murphy / Crayton / Ford
Make it happen, Big Al.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:41 am
OK, I have seen enough about Russell. The kid is all of 24 and did not do what it takes to be successful in the NFL. Defending a guy that will go down in history as the biggest bust of all time is crazy,imo. He would not take a pay cut, let alone, have enough self respect for the hand that fed him to actually try and earn the money has been given thus far. The guy is a bafoon, plain and simple and acts like one off the field. I had a few partners meet him at the Ward fight last year, and after their encounter, one said he hopes he is a bust based on his ignorrant attitude. He got his wish, as Russell is a clown of the biggest degree. I was defending the kid up until I realized he is a lazy SOB who doesn’t deserve another opportunity in the NFL after robbing the Raiders.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:41 am
BoSJack,
if your “released due to poor play” theory with regards to JaLackluster is to hold up to inspection, then why hasn’t DMc been released or traded yet?
only explanation I can see is that as poorly as McFalldown has done, he does seem to try.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:43 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Run the ball, run it again, and then run it a few more times!
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That pretty much echos what S&B has been saying for that past 2-3 years
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Sigh….yup, run the football with your studs…throw on playaction…move the chains….keep the ball and keep the score close.
ON defense, stop the doggone run.
Tht gets us to average.
But nope, Tom Cable went Air Coryell with JaDavis and two rookie receivers…..and our defense was all finesse.
Some day they will get it
May 14th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Some day they will get it
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are you sure?
Kelly and/or Bryant at nose tackle screams finesse defense
May 14th, 2010 at 8:48 am
YoungAmerican: I’d love to have Crayton as a vet mentor type … plus he’s a very good return man
trade Nick Miller & Marcel Reece for Patrick Crayton!
DHB, JLH, Murph & Chaz will be given every opportunity to succeed or fail with Hue Jackson as play caller & Jason Campbell at QB. they’ll get thier chances imo
question is, will they make the most of them?
and can they stay healthy?
May 14th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Rockstar,
having a bonafide MLB/QB of the defense in McClain should up the play all along the front seven. give that extra edge, that extra push to everyone.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Maybe Cable went Air Coryell with Jamarcus to begin the year, to force the issue on how inept Russell really was, to speed up the ultimate benching/release process.
I’ve always been one for a good conspiracy theory.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:54 am
RR,
How many times do I have to do the Math for you?!
LDE: Houston: 305
DT: Seymour: 310
DT: TK: 315
RDE: Matt S: 275
1205 pounds!!!!!!! An avg of 300 pounds per DL!!!!
BTW, this DL is bigger than the Giants’ DL when they won the SB!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:57 am
McClain should up the play all along the front seven. give that extra edge, that extra push to everyone.
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Let’s hope the undrafted guys up front get thier job done or at least hold thier own so that Lando can clean up the pile and crush RB’s behind the line of scrimmage
However, if they use him like they did Morrison he’ll be running side to side or in coverage 95 percent of the time and make tackles 3-4 yards past the LOS …
May 14th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Just because Bryant doesn’t have what 40 pounds of fat on him, people want to call it a “finesse” D-line.
What if we start Houston-Bryant-TK-Seymour ? That might be the biggest D-line in the whole f’n league!!!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Vegas,
and when Cable went Air Coryell 4 consecutive times from inside the 5 yard line after JaSkittles had been benched?
was the cartoon caveman HC trying to get himself fired?
May 14th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Russell was the best arm at camp and was let go because of money? HILARIOUS. Some of you guys have an active imagination. Since when has Davis been afraid to pay a guy that’s playing well? Heck, he pays guys for potential. He didn’t even see that in Russell anymore. Sad.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Rockstar,
The Raiders have a “Super Hero Saves the Day” mentality. McClain is going to fix everything! He doesn’t need a tough DT in front of him.
That’s why we have a bunch of UFA’s up front….and until I see Seymour lining up in the middle, that’s the way its going to be.
so we will see Bryant and Joseph try their best to penetrate the line instead of clogging lanes and we will have what we have.
Hopefully McClain can overcome that…..again, Seymour and Houston are DEFENSIVE ENDS not DTs
May 14th, 2010 at 8:59 am
However, if they use him like they did Morrison he’ll be running side to side or in coverage 95 percent of the time and make tackles 3-4 yards past the LOS …
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Big difference if you make that tackle firmly for a 3 yard gain, or you get dragged on your way to making an ankle tackle for a 6 yard gain.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Let me put this way:
We have 3 DTs & 1 DE on the DL!!
1st DT: TK
2nd DT: Seymour
3rd DT: Houston
&
1 DE: Matt S
May 14th, 2010 at 9:00 am
I think we’ll see a lot of shifting of Seymour and some different looks on defense finally, now that there seems to be a more logical approach to running the team.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:00 am
How many times do I have to do the Math for you?!
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O: until after Week 1 of the regular season
Titans RB Chris Johnson will be the test …
May 14th, 2010 at 9:01 am
M Lonetree Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Vegas,
and when Cable went Air Coryell 4 consecutive times from inside the 5 yard line after JaSkittles had been benched?
was the cartoon caveman HC trying to get himself fired?
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OK….got me there.
Or maybe he was trying to extend his stay as long as possible in beautiful Cleveland?
May 14th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Vegas,
Weight has nothing to do with it. The ability to push the pocket, the ability to force the double team, be a hard object to move….does not necessarily mean a big fat guy.
But you can’t be a penetrator. That’s a different game. Penetrators shoot gaps and the running back is an afterthought unless he happens to shoot the same gap the RB is running to.
Tommy Kelly penetrates…and Desmond Bryant at 290lbs is probably not the guy…Joseph is a UT.
Seymour and Houston are Defensive Ends in this scheme
May 14th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Weight does mean a little something. 290lbs is probably too light to take on 300+ Center and Guards all day.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:08 am
RR,
I agree. It’s going to be a hard test.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:08 am
TEN: Chris Johnson
STL: Steven Jackson
AZ: Wells/Hightower
HOU: Slaton/Tate
SD: Mathews/Sproles
SF: Gore/Coffee
DEN: Moreno/Buckhalter
SEA: White/Washington
KC: Charles/Jones
BYE
PIT: Mendenhall/Moore
MIA: Brown/Williams
SD: Mathews/Sproles
JAX: Maurice Jones-Drew
DEN: Moreno/Buckhalter
IND: Addai/Brown
KC: Charles/Jones
good luck Kelly & Bryant!
May 14th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Good save SnB. LOL
I was just about to drill on that one.
Drill like an oil rig in the gulf!!
Drill Baby, drill!!!
May 14th, 2010 at 9:12 am
SnB,
The point being is that, yes, our DT’s are a tad light in some rotations, but our DE are much stouter than other teams. Hell Dick Seymour may be the best run-stuffing DE.
We got rid of Warren. We added a 300 pounder in Houston who will spend some time between the tackles. Bryant is coming off a reasonably successful rookie year. We replaced our poorous MLB with the best MLB prospect to come through college in a handful of years.
Rome wasn’t built over night my friend. I will give you the Vegas Raider lock that we improve into the high 10’s-low 20’s in run D next year.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:13 am
There will be more players to be picked up when teams try to get down to final rosters , Its early,still time to get a player to add depth.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I will give you the Vegas Raider lock that we improve into the high 10’s-low 20’s in run D next year.
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19-22nd in run defense isn’t good enough imo.
get a starter quality nose tackle in here and we’re instantly 6-12th. if Scott & Wimbley hold thier own, maybe even Top 5!
May 14th, 2010 at 9:16 am
If Seymour moved inside I would be ok with that.
I need to see it though. Until I see it, I am assuming Seymour, Houston and Shaughnessy will be on the outside and Kelly/Bryant/Joseph on the inside.
Cable said Houston was here to abuse Tight Ends…Tight Ends don’t line up inside…..Seymour was franchised as a Defensive End and he only came inside on pasising downs.
There is no evidence to date that the Raiders plan on moving those guys inside.
However, Cable did say that Tommy Kelly, Desmond Bryant and William Joseph were his Nose Tackles….in response to a question about the NT position from Jerry
May 14th, 2010 at 9:17 am
we have now killed, #2, #3 and #4 from this years olympics =)
May 14th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Chris Johnson has burnt a lot better run D’s than ours. It will be McClain’s first-ever NFL game.
Hell the guy rushed for 97 yards against the Jets last year, and 135 against the 49ers. If we can “hold” him under 130 I would be happy.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:18 am
can you guys give me one other NFL team that finished in the bottom 15 in run defense last year and heads into this season with 2 undrafted guys at DT with a combined weight of under 600 pounds ???
please let me know asap and I’ll be happy to change my tune
Thanks
May 14th, 2010 at 9:20 am
get a starter quality nose tackle in here and we’re instantly 6-12th. if Scott & Wimbley hold thier own, maybe even Top 5!
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With a rookie MLB?? LOL…Come on I like McClain more than anyone, but that is a little unreasonably to ask for in a one-year improvement.
Eventually this young D will have McClain with Houston, Matt S, the veteran Seymour and a young NT. Give it a few years.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Vegas,
what’s the over/under on the number of fumbles DMc will have next season.
15 touches/game x 16 = 10 or 11 fumbles at his current rate of putting the ball on the ground.
will he miss half the games due to injury? another factor, yes.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:22 am
With a rookie MLB?? LOL…Come on I like McClain more than anyone, but that is a little unreasonably to ask for in a one-year improvement.
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rookie 1st rounder Napolean Harris lead the Raiders 2002 defense all the way to the Super Bowl.
you suggest McClain can’t ?
of course Harris had Adams & Parrella up front, but that makes no difference to YOU PEOPLE
May 14th, 2010 at 9:24 am
M,
I was just thinking what we can look for this year in McFadden, being the monumental leap backwards Jamarcus took in year 3.
Number of fumbles, tough to call. But how about this:
I will put the over/under on how many games (including those missed due to injury) that McSkinny will have 5 touches or less at a solid 4.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Rockstar,
If our offense resembles anything like our 2002 offense, it won’t matter what McClain does. Tough for a D to screw up when you put up 30 points a game.
Apples and oranges.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:29 am
the Colts are known for having a finesse pass rush Tampa 2 defense and they have a 2nd rounder, 5th rounder and 2 undrafted guys in the mix. 3 of 4 are OVER 300 pounds
Saints have smallish DT’s. 1st rounder, 3rd rounder, 5th rounder and 1 undrafted guy. starters Ellis & Ayodele are both over 300 pounds
Vikings, Jets, Chargers, no question. who else?
May 14th, 2010 at 9:32 am
One more than I got to run…
In all honesty, I due think we will see some type of improvement in productivity this year from Darren, but mostly in the passing game.
I think Hue will utilize him better. IMO, he has good enough hands to run deeper routes and utilize his speed. Sadly, Darren is at his best running when no one can tackle him, so send his azz down the field. This whole game of giving him swing passes doesn’t work, because he can’t consistantly make the first guy miss.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Vegas,
Less touches for McF = fewer mind-numbing, team deflating shifts the defense has to deal with.
getting rid of the human turnover, JaGiveaway, and limiting the chances of McFumble brightens the picture considerably.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:36 am
how much of an impact did Ray Lewis & Patrick Willis have for Baltimore & San Fran in the run defense dept despite an inept offense?
no reason to think that Oakland’s offense will hinder McClain’s productivity this year either then.
slight improvement doesn’t merit a Top 10 1st round selection and Day 1 starter.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Less touches for McF = fewer mind-numbing, team deflating shifts the defense has to deal with.
getting rid of the human turnover, JaGiveaway, and limiting the chances of McFumble brightens the picture considerably.
we need to use him like josh cribbs
May 14th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Rockstar,
Either the defense is stout or its not. You nailed it. Baltimore and San Fran defenses got it done with inept offenses. Both of those teams invest heavily upfront…SAn fran franchised their big man upfront
If we don’t give McClain the tools around him, he will struggle mightily. So I hope Seymour is indeed moving inside or that Heard kid can play.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:43 am
M Lonetree Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 8:41 am
BoSJack,
if your “released due to poor play” theory with regards to JaLackluster is to hold up to inspection, then why hasn’t DMc been released or traded yet?
only explanation I can see is that as poorly as McFalldown has done, he does seem to try.
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“Do or do not… there is no try.”
- Yoda
May 14th, 2010 at 9:46 am
The Big Banana Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Russell was the best arm at camp and was let go because of money? HILARIOUS. Some of you guys have an active imagination. Since when has Davis been afraid to pay a guy that’s playing well? Heck, he pays guys for potential. He didn’t even see that in Russell anymore. Sad.
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CONCUR!
May 14th, 2010 at 9:48 am
so is any body new coming before the 18th’s OTA’s do u think so yes or no
May 14th, 2010 at 9:50 am
I will put the over/under on how many games (including those missed due to injury) that McSkinny will have 5 touches or less at a solid 4.
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I’m pushing for 19.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Baltimore and San Fran defenses got it done with inept offenses. Both of those teams invest heavily upfront…SAn fran franchised their big man upfront
If we don’t give McClain the tools around him, he will struggle mightily. So I hope Seymour is indeed moving inside or that Heard kid can play.
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B-More had Sam Adams, then Kelly Gregg and now Terrence Cody.
SF has Aubrayo Franklin (since 2007) from B-More. same year Willis was drafted
oh to have a GM like Ozzie Newsome!
May 14th, 2010 at 9:52 am
BoSJack,
To fall down or not to fall down, that is the question.
Whether ’tis nobler to remain upright and give away the ball or to simply go down that possession might be retained… – Willie Shakes
May 14th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Russell was the best arm at camp and was let go because of money? HILARIOUS. Some of you guys have an active imagination. Since when has Davis been afraid to pay a guy that’s playing well? Heck, he pays guys for potential. He didn’t even see that in Russell anymore. Sad.
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best arm u mean can throw the ball far but not accurate and not even short passes throwing at arb feet is not the best in camp
May 14th, 2010 at 9:54 am
To fall down or not to fall down, that is the question.
Whether ’tis nobler to remain upright and give away the ball or to simply go down that possession might be retained… – Willie Shakes
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best poetry i’ve read in quite some time!
May 14th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Trade DMAC for Willie Shakes!
May 14th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Rockstar,
Singletary himself played in back of the Refrigerator Perry.
No way he’s going to leave his star pupil to the talents of unknowns
May 14th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Bryant has added 20lbs of muscle and now weighs 310 and this iswhy they are fealling better about the DT’s. Seymour will spend alot of time inside, but at UT not NT. If he is at the NT it is to get to the passer. Dmac will be closer to what he should be with a passing game.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:09 am
we will always believe Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Bryant has added 20lbs of muscle and now weighs 310 and this iswhy they are fealling better about the DT’s. Seymour will spend alot of time inside, but at UT not NT. If he is at the NT it is to get to the passer. Dmac will be closer to what he should be with a passing game.
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Where did you learn Bryant has added 20lbs? He’s listed at 6-5 290 lbs on Raiders.Com. If Seymour is the UT, what happens to Tommy Kelly?
May 14th, 2010 at 10:12 am
945 comments? Time for a new post Jerry.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:14 am
John Henderson is still out there for the taking, which is mind-boggling to me. Proven vet who has played all but four games in his career, and still has plenty left in the tank. He wasn’t the problem last season for the Jags’ d-line, who was working with no pass rush whatsoever and had just lost Marcus Stroud.
I’m really hoping the Raiders at least bring him in for a visit.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Bring on the preseason already! I’m dying to see McClain and Houston play.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:16 am
I hope the Raiders bring in a vet WR and at least 2 vet CBs
May 14th, 2010 at 10:21 am
John Henderson is still out there for the taking, which is mind-boggling to me.
I’m really hoping the Raiders at least bring him in for a visit.
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YoungAmerican: me too.
if he’s done? if he’s a slacker? if we have better options? so be it … but I seriously doubt it!
May 14th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Ah Hell!
May 14th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Reason why they’re still available is because a lack of a collective bargaining agreement.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:34 am
YoungAmerican Says:
May 14th, 2010 at 10:14 am
John Henderson is still out there for the taking, which is mind-boggling to me.
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As I’ve noted prior, I believe Al and the coaches want to wait until camp and cutdowns to resolve DT/NT needs. Waufle has not seen these boys play for real, and especially needs to gauge Bryant. Our well-connected staff may also be eyeing a few players who might become available later.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Bryant has added 20lbs of muscle and now weighs 310 and this is why they are fealling better about the DT’s.
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I think it’s pretty obvious that Bryant and Shaugnessy are going to get a lot of snaps this year. They were both very productive as rookies, so why shouldn’t we expect them to be better?
Bryant, Kelly, and Seymour are going to get the majority of the snaps at DT.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Reason why they’re still available is because a lack of a collective bargaining agreement.
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Why do you say that?
Plenty of FA signings so far I thought.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:36 am
I think guys like TO and Henderson are probably just asking for more $ than teams are willing to pay. Once reality sets in for these guys, then you’ll see some movement.
May 14th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Seymour inside on passing downs is what happened last year. Seymour is your Defensive End. Shaughnessy will be platooning with Houston.
Cable said that the players for NT would be Kelly, Bryant and Joseph
Again, Seymour and Houston are Defensive Ends
May 14th, 2010 at 10:42 am
I think guys like TO and Henderson are probably just asking for more $ than teams are willing to pay. Once reality sets in for these guys, then you’ll see some movement.
4yr with incentives up to 20 mil if they earn it is what i say
May 14th, 2010 at 10:47 am
anybody feel me on that move no javon walker money for no results
May 14th, 2010 at 10:54 am
new post.
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