Raiders OTA notebook
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 1:30 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Some news, notes and observations from the Raiders’ minicamp practice Wednesday:
– JaMarcus Russell is gone, and if Tom Cable has his way, will be forgotten as well.
After a few perfunctory answers about the former No. 1 overall draft pick, with Cable stressing the need to move forward, the coach said, “Let’s not talk about someone who is not on our team anymore. It’s done, it’s over and we have to move forward.”
Jason Campbell, the trade acquisition who is expected to be the Raiders No. 1 quarterback, said he gave Russell words of encouragement.
“We had a lot of conversations,” Campbell said. “I told him there are things that happen in professional sports that are out of our control and the only thing you can do is move forward and not let anything get you down. Like I told him, he’s still young in his career. I think the thing he has to do in the summer is put in the work and then when his opportunity comes again just do your best.”
Put in the work. With Russell, it always comes down to those four words.
– The passing game struggled quite a bit on a day heavy with blitz packages and red zone sessions. With pass rushers coming free and a compacted field, Campbell, Charlie Frye and Kyle Boller all made some poor decisions under pressure.
Considering there is a new offensive coordinator in Hue Jackson, quarterbacks in Campbell and Boller who are getting used to new teammate, there was an acceptable margin of error in the mind of Cable.
“We’re going to try and have as much blitz pressure as we can,” Cable said. “I like what I saw, they’re going to get there a couple of times, but as they get more comfortable with what they’re doing we’ll pick it up and throw it better.”
– Whether the margin of error was acceptable for Jackson is another matter, because it doesn’t sound as if the Raiders have any intention of making him available to the media before training camp.
Jackson may be muzzled following practice where the media is concerned, but he is the dominant voice during practice, exhorting the offense to play at a faster tempo. He pushes, prods, criticizes and agitates.
“He’s very energetic. He talks a lot of smack,” Campbell said. “That’s his whole goal during practice is to make someone mad on defense. It excites everyone around us. There’s not going to be a quiet practice here, I know. As long as he’s here, it’s going to be rowdy.”
Said quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, sidelined until training camp after pectoral surgery but attending practices and meetings: “I love the way he gets after it. He’s discplined, he’s hard-nosed and he’s going to get after the guys. That’s what we need.”
– Jackson’s changes in the offense appear to have been substantial. Cable said Boller “had some of this offense before,” referring to a year the quarterback spent in Baltimore on injured reserve while Jackson was the quarterbacks coach for the Ravens.
That would indicate the Raiders are adapting to Jackson and some major changes, rather than Jackson putting a spin on what Cable did the last two years.
– Rookie defensive end Lamarr Houston and offensive lineman Bruce Campbell, as well as free agent defensive end Alex Daniels, had school issues and could not attend practice. Houston and Campbell, Cable said, were expected Wednesday night.
– Veterans who didn’t practice were Gradkowski, wide receiver Chaz Schilens and defensive end Matt Shaughnessy, who sustained a hamstring strain during Tuesday’s practice. Schilens is expected to be out until training camp after follow-up surgery on his left foot.
Nick Miller, who spent last season as a spectator on the 53-man roster for 15 games before going on injured reserve with a broken shin bone, was on the field and practicing with the offense Wednesday.
Gradkowski is out of the sling he wore on his left arm following pectoral surgery and said, “I’ll be ready to go full go by camp, no question, maybe before then.”
– One conversion project the Raiders will never attempt _ Chris Johnson to wide receiver. He dropped three potential interceptions Wednesday, drawing derisive chatter from safety Tyvon Branch at one point.
– Offensive linemen did some switching of positions, with Khalif Barnes again getting a lot of time at left guard. Rookie tackle Jared Veldheer even played briefly at center.
“It’s really just moving some pieces around, trying to expose them to as much as we can,” Cable said.
– Cable’s update on contract talks with defensive lineman Richard Seymour: “Still working, still working.”
Any chance Seymour will be around for any of the OTAs before training camp?
“I don’t know that at this point,” Cable said.
That’s a little less optimistic than the minicamp declaration that the two sides appeared to be near an agreement on a new contract.
Seymour has not signed the exclusive franchise tender which will pay him just under $12.4 million this season. If a long-term deal is not worked out, Seymour could leave the tender unsigned deep into training camp, as Charles Woodson did, or sign it and be in camp on time as Nnamdi Asomugha did.
– Cable, an avid Boston Celtics and New York Yankees fan, is more than a little pleased at Boston’s 2-0 lead over Orlando in the NBA playoffs.
“It’ll be a Celtics-Yankees-Raiders year,” Cable said. “It’s starting to look like it. You never know . . . ”
Some practice updates can be found on my Twitter page.
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May 19th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Ha ha. Even Cable thinks the Raiders are contenders now because they upgraded from Rusell to Campbell. Wow. Funny how you didn’t hear any Raider fans ranting and raving about Campbell last year. But as soon as we sign him, he’s Tom Brady.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Bri en, what’s an OG Raider person? come on, you just have to tell us. Ice Cube and Snoop are so scared to come to Oakland now. lol.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
3rd?
May 19th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
trade seymour for haynesworth
May 19th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Injury settle Fragile Chaz Schilens.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I like the New Post
May 19th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
DHB is my new favorite player!
I’m sending nothing but positive energy his way since my man RRS has JLH covered!
If DHB can live up to his potential, makes the Chaz thing moot with Murphy and JLH stepping up.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
it has the new car smell
May 19th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
BSJ: are you sure you aren’t a fan of every team playing Darren McFadden?
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With all the fumbles, it does seem like he is being paid by our opponents.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Gust, nobody’s saying Campbell is Tom Brady (or even Drew Bledsoe). But is he an ENORMOUS improvement over The Second-Worst Draft Pick Ever? Yes.
Hopefully, Schillens’ foot is healed once and for all.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Alright brothers I’m out! Gotta get back to working. Talk to you guys tomorrow probably.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Need Seymour…don’t want Haynesworth. When you make more money than anyone in the league and won’t show up because you “don’t like the new scheme” you are a pathetic professional in my opinion. Do your job.
Loving the blitzing…now just keep it through into the season….
May 19th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Gust, nobody’s saying Campbell is Tom Brady (or even Drew Bledsoe).
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Cable is. Pay attention. He thinks the Raiders are contenders now. Because they have Jason Campbell. Jason Campbell.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
DHB is my new favorite player!
I’m sending nothing but positive energy his way since my man RRS has JLH covered!
If DHB can live up to his potential, makes the Chaz thing moot with Murphy and JLH stepping up.
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time for a Kool-Aid splash.
OOOOOOHHHH YYYEEEAAAHHHH
May 19th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
This is why people laugh at the Raiders and their fans. Only the Raiders would think they’re contenders because they signed someone like Jason Campbell.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
much props to my boy Jhill.
the endzones in Oakland will be renamed the “Bey area”
DHB will benefit from Jackson/Campbell as much as anyone
May 19th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
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May 19th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Heyward-Bey will outplay Terrell Owens this year.
write that down
May 19th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Cable is. Pay attention. He thinks the Raiders are contenders now. Because they have Jason Campbell. Jason Campbell.
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All the Raiders need is a “decent” guy under C with the OTHER changes that have been made. Cable thinks this is a playoff team because we have, in his mind, upgraded RT, RG, WLB, MLB, SLB, DE, DT, Nickle Corner AND the QB position.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Nick Miller, who spent last season as a spectator on the 53-man roster for 15 games before going on injured reserve with a broken shin bone, was on the field and practicing with the offense Wednesday.
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Oh schit!!! Fo’reals!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
With all the fumbles, it does seem like he is being paid by our opponents.
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Cable said we’re working on ball security this offseason man. DMC will only fumble 9 times, not 11
May 19th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
This is why people laugh at the Raiders and their fans. Only the Raiders would think they’re contenders because they signed someone like Jason Campbell.
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nobody said that! ^ but he is an improvement over what we had for sure, what is your prob guy? you a broncos,chiefs, or chargers fan?
May 19th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
The Seattle Seahawks’ decision to sign former Bills quarterback J.P. Losman gives them three veterans heading toward training camp.
It also could spell the end for Mike Teel, the third-string quarterback left over from the Seahawks’ previous leadership.
Losman’s addition upgrades the situation at quarterback, at least on paper, even though no one should expect him to seriously threaten for a starting job. The Buffalo Bills picked Losman, 29, during the first round in the 2004 draft
May 19th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
…don’t want Haynesworth. When you make more money than anyone in the league and won’t show up because you “don’t like the new scheme” you are a pathetic professional in my opinion. Do your job.
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Can’t argue with that …
BUT …
I can see his point about making a point as a free agent last year to avoid a 3-4 team. Snyder KNEW this was one of the main reasons he got Haynesworth over other teams. For him to now switch to a 3-4 is kinda shady.
They should trade him.
But I agree with you that I wouldn’t want him here. Seymour is the guy we need to get signed.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
jhill Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
All the Raiders need is a “decent” guy under C
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Sure. That’s what wins championships in this league, a mere “decent” guy under C.
Brees? Decent.
Roethlisberger? Just decent. Nothing special.
Eli Manning? Not much more than a decent, normal QB. Nothing spectacular.
Peyton Manning? Just decent. That’s all.
Tom Brady? Decent. Merely decent.
Oh..but the Raiders are different. They’re so good, SO GOOD personnel wise, that THEY only need a decent QB, not a good one. LOL.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Been reading your crap for ten minutes gust. Go home already.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
the endzones in Oakland will be renamed the “Bey area”
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That guy HAS to some through for us. Just has to.
I’ll be happy with 3 cathces a game and a reverse or screen here or there.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Jonesy941 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
nobody said that!
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PLENTY OF PEOPLE ARE SAYING THAT, INCLUDING THE HEAD COACH. PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ARSE!
I know, I’d be embarrassed for your raider bretheren, too, but they’re saying it.
JHIll just said that the Raiders only need a “decent” QB, considering how loaded the Raiders are with pro bowl talent elsewhere. lol. I don’t know what league he’s been watching to come to the conclusion that you only need a “decent” QB, but it sure isn’t the NFL.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Nick Miller, who spent last season as a spectator on the 53-man roster for 15 games before going on injured reserve with a broken shin bone, was on the field and practicing with the offense Wednesday.
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DMAC: have no fear. Nick Miller the DB Killer is here!
WR Corps = solid now
JaMarcus would have went 8-8 and kept his job if little nicky stayed healthy last year, right?
May 19th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
MR, why are you trolling again? Lost that bet about cutting Russell? HAHAHAHAHAHA
May 19th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Brees? Decent.
Roethlisberger? Just decent. Nothing special.
Eli Manning? Not much more than a decent, normal QB. Nothing spectacular.
Peyton Manning? Just decent. That’s all.
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Are you really that bored?
Are you really suggesting that we should run an air it out offense like Brees, Manning, or Brady’s teams do?
Have you watched the Raiders lately.
And I thought we were talking about Cable thinking this was a PLAYOFF team, not what it takes to win the SB?
May 19th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
What’s the matter, kevn, can’t handle the fact that one person here isn’t a kool aid drinker? I’ts not my fault reality is like kryptonite to some of you.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
JaCraptable is gone because of Nicky!!
LMAO
May 19th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I was listing the recent winning SB quarterbacks, since, last I checked, the object of this game is to win the championship. But you’re right. The Raiders’ goal these days it to just win 6 games. Maybe Campbell is “decent” enough to do that. But there’s nothing “decent” about 6 wins in this league.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Nick Miller is ahead of schedule. He’ll be ready Week 15.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Gust, are you RealMaddenRaider? Put it on the line.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
JHIll just said that the Raiders only need a “decent” QB, considering how loaded the Raiders are with pro bowl talent elsewhere.
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Pro Bowl talent ???
LMFAO!
Remember that “world you live in” thing earlier?
May 19th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Hill, Campbell doesn’t even make the Raiders a playoff team. And CAble said the raiders would contend. ….contend for what? He doesn’t say. You have to assume he means championship. Isnt that what NFL teams contend for? Correct me if I’m wrong. Even though the Raiders have been competing for the top draft pick in recent years, and probably will be again this year, considering Al’s knack to ruin whatever is merely “decent” about the Raiders.
May 19th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
But you’re right. The Raiders’ goal these days it to just win 6 games.
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6 wins gets you to the playoffs?
May 19th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Nice Try, JHIll. I was mocking YOUR belief that we must have pro bowl talent elsewhere. Why would you think that all we needed was a “decent” QB if you didn’t think we were loaded with talent elsewhere?
May 19th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Bo, I’m Gust.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Gust, are you RealMaddenRaider? Put it on the line.
…………………………………RealMaddenRaider has been banned from this site for lack of football knowledge
May 19th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
does this apply to Raider football?
Dead flies will cause even a bottle of perfume to stink! Yes, an ounce of foolishness can outweigh a pound of wisdom and honor.
You can identify fools just by the way they walk down the street!
If your boss is angry with you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.
Kings & rulers (GM’s & HC’s) make a grave mistake if they give foolish people great authority and if they fail to give people of proven worth their rightful place of dignity.
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Danny Southwick pulled the plug on JaWalrus for these reasons
May 19th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
# jhill Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
But you’re right. The Raiders’ goal these days it to just win 6 games.
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6 wins gets you to the playoffs?
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Nice try.
Just weak, and desperate.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
If this site bans people for football knowledge JHill’s on thin ice. He thinks all the Raiders need is a “decent” QB.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I was mocking YOUR belief that we must have pro bowl talent elsewhere.
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I know this MR. Only in your world did I say we have pro bowl talent elsewhere. But hey, don’t let facts gt in the way of you driving “stirring up conversation”, lol.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Gust: Jhill knows football like Bo knows life insurance & short term disability
VERY WELL
May 19th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
jhill Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
DHB is my new favorite player!
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You ARE a glutton for punishment, aren’t you?
Don’t you want to wait and see if he can elevate himself to barely mediocre before you anoint him?
May 19th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Nice try.
Just weak, and desperate.
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What does that mean?
I’m trying to understand what you’re talking about. In one breath you say the Raiders only expect to win 6 games or so. And that’s right after you said that Raiders think they are contenders with Jason Campbell.
Are you confusing yourself?
May 19th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
JHill, keep reaching. It’s not happening. You said that all we needed was a decent QB…to do what? What do we need a decent QB to do? To go to the playoffs? If we only need a decent QB to get to the playoffs in your view then you’d have to believe we’re loaded with talent elsewhere.. Otherwise, why would you believe we only needed a decent QB, not a good one, like the recent winning SB quarterbacks I listed? Face it, you painted yourself into a corner, and now you’re basically just trying to run away from it, with paint all over your shoes and pants.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
# Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
If this site bans people for football knowledge JHill’s on thin ice. He thinks all the Raiders need is a “decent” QB.
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Rule: “at this point, we do not ban posters for being a pathetic cross posting, oft slapped on, pathetic attention whore who gets all tingly at the mere prospect of a reply”
I can just imagine your relief, MaddenMoron.
dodged a bullet there, didn’t ya, young lady?
May 19th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Don’t you want to wait and see if he can elevate himself to barely mediocre before you anoint him?
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Anoint him as my favorite player?
Nope! I’m rollin with DHB right out of the gate.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Confucius Says
Crowded elevator always smell different to midget.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
I was joking about the Raiders expecting 6 wins, and you know that. But i’m not joking about the Raiders thinking they’re contenders with Campbell. Their head coach just said it! Scroll up and read Jerry’s article. You’re not going to win an argument with me with these little pygmy darts, Hill. I’m too smart. My attention span’s too sharp. I catch everything.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
if campbell does not fumble and through picks inside the 30 and we can get 1-2 first downs. jaws is always with in range and thats 4-8 mins a game our defence stays off the field. 8-8 at min this year!!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
# Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
If this site bans people for football knowledge JHill’s on thin ice. He thinks all the Raiders need is a “decent” QB.
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Everyone knows it’s you MR.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Confucius Says
Crowded elevator always smell different to midget.
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BWAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Gust, are you RealMaddenRaider? Put it on the line.
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lol…you’re not serious, are you?
Does anyone BESIDES MaddenMoron run from poster to poster, almost begging for a reply? Jumping in on anything, regardless, needing that oh so important pat on the head/kick in the azz?
Nope…that’s just MaddenMoron.
He changed his name the moment JR got canned.
He stupidly bet people (including his handler, moi’) that JR would start, as well as guaranteeing everyone JR was going no where.
Yep, lol..tucked tail, whimpered off, knowing he was officially the board moron, and changed his name.
Last count he’s done this 23 times, well short of Oakglenn/Seymour’s 38 times.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Oh, they’re back to calling me feminine names again, like “lady”. Started out with “geekboy”. Then went to the feminine stuff, “on the rag”, etc. Then, their anger level started to hit the boiling point, and they started acting tough and talking about me getting my ass kicked, albeit, stopping short of actual threats of doing so, but they were tip toeing around it. Now Richochet leaves and cools off for a while, and he’s back peddled to the woman stuff. We’ll see if he starts blowing his gasket again when I push his buttons.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
# raider63 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
if campbell does not fumble and through picks inside the 30 and we can get 1-2 first downs. jaws is always with in range and thats 4-8 mins a game our defence stays off the field. 8-8 at min this year!!!!
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Ha ha ha!!!
that’s a lot of “ifs” just to rationalize an 8-8 prediction. Wow.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
A little kool-aid is good every now and then but some of you guys are getting a little loony with the DHB talk. How about we start with catching more than 3 passes in a game? Is that too much to ask, DHB? 4 passes or more? And catch the balls thrown to you. Don’t fall down as the pass approaches, you know…the simple things. For now, at least…
May 19th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
JHill, keep reaching. It’s not happening. You said that all we needed was a decent QB…to do what?
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It’s not that hard. Have you really lost complete sight of the topic?
The topic was/is YOUR assertion that Cable thinks Campbell makes us a “contender”.
MY response was we have upgraded SEVERAL positions which has CABLE believing this team is a “contender”.
YOU stretched “contender” to SB contender when all anyone around Oakland has been talking about including Cable has been taking the next step to become a playoff team.
The consensus was the Raiders were a Bruce Gradkowski away from being a playoff team last year. Bruce Gradkowski = decent.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Richochet’s getting hot. I can tell. He’s about 2 comments away from pretending to be tough again and talking about people getting their asses kicked. Watch.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Where’ve ya been Rich-O? Thought maybe you got banned like your old pal KK. Or were you on a company imposed “vacation”? LOL.
And where is Steve Alford? He’s been AWOL lately too.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
You’re not going to win an argument with me with these little pygmy darts, Hill. I’m too smart. My attention span’s too sharp. I catch everything.
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LOL!
No promotion like self promotion.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
A little kool-aid is good every now and then but some of you guys are getting a little loony with the DHB talk.
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Banana: Heyward-Bey is gonna turn more heads than stomachs this year. trust me (and Jhill)
May 19th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Crowded elevator always smell different to midget.
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LMFAO!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
JHill, I’m now convinced you’re retarded. What do you think contender means? Contend to do what? Cable doesn’t specify. Since the object of the NFL is to compete for a SUPER BOWL, Cable has to mean that. He says the Raiders are contenders. The goal in the NFL is to win the Super Bowl. Try to think for a change.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
most raider games were lost by an 3 and out or jr dropping the ball on 1st or 2nd down sending the defence back out with less than 2 min of clock time .
May 19th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
I’m not comparing DHB to Crabtree or any other WR in last year’s draft class. that isn’t fair to him. it’s not his fault Al Davis chose the projected 6th best receiver 1st (in the Top
because of speed and character alone
but I still have high hopes for the kid.
him and Murphy both
May 19th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Folks, I cannot provide anything particularly insightful, so I will just say that I like how the Raiders are looking so far, and if we get to 8-8 this season, I will not complain!
I hope Schilens will be fit again to play during the regular season, we will need him.
Greets!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
top eight. not top sunglasses*
sorry!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Bowe says the Chiefs ran a prostitution ring his rookie year. Check this out:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/05/19/dwayne-bowe-lets-a-rather-large-cat-out-of-the-bag/
May 19th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
A little kool-aid is good every now and then but some of you guys are getting a little loony with the DHB talk.
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Banana: Heyward-Bey is gonna turn more heads than stomachs this year. trust me (and Jhill)
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Well, I’d love to see it, RR. And if it happens, I will gladly give you both credit, unlike some of the phonies in here who make bold predictions, call everyone names, then run or hide under a new handle.
But, for now, baby steps…CATCH THE BALL!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# raider63 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
most raider games were lost by an 3 and out or jr dropping the ball on 1st or 2nd down sending the defence back out with less than 2 min of clock time .
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We’re going to lose games the same way this year, just substitute jr with campbell.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I wonder how different training camp will be with Bruce, Chaz & Dick Seymour in attendance?
too bad ABQ Raider isn’t here to interject (sp?)
May 19th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# raider63 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
most raider games were lost by an 3 and out or jr dropping the ball on 1st or 2nd down sending the defence back out with less than 2 min of clock time .
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We’re going to lose games the same way this year, just substitute jr with campbell.
………………………………….Man who scratches ass should not bite fingernails.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I’m not comparing DHB to Crabtree or any other WR in last year’s draft class.
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Was just about to post the same thing. In no way am I saying DHB will be a pro bowler or lead the league in anything. I think/hope he will give us 3 catches or so per game with a reverse mixed in here or there.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
It sure feels good to be a contender again.
No more joking about the Oakland Raiders!
Thank goodness for Tom Cable
Long live Al!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Go ahead JHill, pretend you didn’t see this:
# Plunketthead Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
It sure feels good to be a contender again.
No more joking about the Oakland Raiders!
Thank goodness for Tom Cable
Long live Al!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
im sorry i went to a raider site to expess hope for a non embarassing year
May 19th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
pretend you didn’t smell this:
*fart*
May 19th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Oh, that’s right, when Raider fans and coaches say they’re contenders, they don’t mean for the Super Bowl. So then, contenders for what? 8 wins? lol.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
The latest procedure on Schilens’ foot is defenitely cause for concern. The guy is an exciting young WR prospect for sure. He’s shown glimpses, but there’s no way the Raiders can count on him being healthy.
So, despite Tom Cables protests, it would make perfect sense to bring in TO. I know the Raiders appear to be shying away from veteran free agents, especially ones with baggage. And lord knows TO has lot’s of baggage. However the reward might outweigh the risk.
TO does seem to have matured. He was exiled to NFL Siberia in Buffalo, and went about his business like a pro. I think he realizes Oakland is probably his last shot. I think he would relish the opportunity to come back to the Bay area, and would probably play some good football for the Raiders.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
# On the beach in Cancun Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Future insight for those Lakers & Celtics fans explaining why they think their team is better.
It’s going to come down to game seven at the Staple Center and the Lakers will be down 58 to the Celtics 63 with about 9 minutes and 18 seconds left in the third quarter.
Kobe is going to go down while driving to the hoop and he’s not going to be able to get up. Kobe will be carried off in a stretcher. Approximately, 1 minute and 15 seconds later, Kobe is going to come sprinting back to the Lakers bench, where Jackson will immediately insert him. Kobe immediately scores a “3-pointer,” all net, and then the Lakers go on a 15 to 2 run while the Lakers fans
go crazy with excitement. The Lakers continue too pull
away and win easily.
The TV camera pans a close-up on Pierce and he’s in a zone or deep fog, it’s like he’s saying to himself, this is familiar but I though I was the one who was suppose to go down? I thought I was suppose to be the hero running back on the court, I was the one suppose to make that big “3-pointer,” all net! I was suppose to, damn that Kobe.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
no we “needed” a mlb that doesn’t overpersue-check
we needed a dt to help bottle the middle- sign it seymoure
we needed better o-line depth and a starter at right guard – hopefully check
we needed a qb that is willing to work at his craft-with starter credentials- check
Jason Campbell may not be breeze, manning, or brady, but he is a solid starter wiht enough experience to read a defence and check out of bad situations. With Russell the best we could hope for was to be “who they thought we were” reminescent of the 07 bears with sexy Rexy.
The defence should be a top 15 if not top 10, and the turnover raito will be much improved, hell I think a winning season could land a wild card spot. “Contender” can also be defined as one of the teams that are dependent on others losing to secure the spot, “Cinderella”.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Later Peoples!!
Go A’s!
Go Raiders!!
Go Warriors!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Like I told him, he’s still young in his career. I think the thing he has to do in the summer is put in the work and then when his opportunity comes again just do your best.”
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Jason…you’re new here so you get a pass but, ummm, Jamarcus and work mix like oil and water.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
kvnbntly Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Jason Campbell may not be breeze, manning, or brady,
…………
So he’s mediocre, right? He’ll never be great, isn’t that what you’re saying? So, again, what is Tom CAble and so many Raider fans so excited about? You have a quarterback who, by your admission, is not brees, manning or brady, which, by the way, is what you need to win a SB in today’s game, a QB like those 3. But you say he’s not that good. Yet Cable and so many kool aid drinking fans expect the team to be contenders? Contenders means contending for A CHAMPIONSHIP. That’s the object of the game in this league. That’s what the playoff system is for. To determine the best team in the league via a season, playoffs, then a Super Bowl. To say you’re a contender means you’re good enough to win a Super Bowl. And Cable is saying the Raiders are contenders because they have a QB who, you admit, isn’t as good as Brady or Brees. Don’t you think that’s a bit nutty? And, again, the only way anyone could think the Raiders are contenders with a mediocre QB is if they’re loaded with talent elsewhere. You said yourself that’s not the case, either. So figure out where you stand here, Kvn.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Like I told him, he’s still young in his career. I think the thing he has to do in the summer is put in the work and then when his opportunity comes again just do your best.
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what JC meant was “I’m glad that slacker is gone. I knew it was just a matter of time. I know Oakland hasn’t won many games in a while, but I’m glad they are cutting some dead weight around here and terminating scholarship programs. Except who are these guys named Sam Williams & Hiram Eugene?”
May 19th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
The Raiders opponents this year are scared to death of Jason Campbell, just like Ice Cube is scared of Br ien. lol.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Week 1, whoever starts at CB opposite Cortland Finnegan (Titans) is gonna get a heavy dose of Jason Campbell.
Jason McCourty, Ryan Mouton, Tye Hill, Rod Hood & Alterraun Verner
as Jhill would say “Who ???”
Nick Harper sucked, but they’re going to miss him after WK1
May 19th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
# Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
The Raiders opponents this year are scared to death of Jason Campbell, just like Ice Cube is scared of Br ien. lol.
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Do you ever quit MR? Nevermind…
May 19th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
We will compete. Hue Jackson helped the ravens Contend with a rookie. Go Raiders! Forget the nay sayers.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Week 1, whoever starts at CB opposite Cortland Finnegan (Titans) is gonna get a heavy dose of Jason Campbell.
…………….
He’ll probably have 5 interceptions by day’s end.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Oh…now it’s “compete”. All aboard the back peddle express. Now leaving “we will compete”, next stop, “we’re rebuilding”.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Gust372 Says: NNNNAAAAYYYY!!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Oh…now it’s “compete”. All aboard the back peddle express. Now leaving “we will compete”, next stop, “we’re rebuilding”
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MR you are truly the strangest most disturbed person I have EVER came across. You are now beyond annoying, It’s really weird actually.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I’m on break.
How do people that are Raider Haters go on a blog (not made for them) and post derogatory words about this Franchise.
There’s 31 other teams out there. Go bother them.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I like this new name. Gust. Gust of hot air.
At least he’s no longer defiling a great man and a great Raider coaches name, as he spews his garbage.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Pride and Poise
May 19th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Gust talks about his shaft and jugs on a football blog, pay him no attention.
Reminds me of Charged Up for (Sgt. Gaylord) Charger what ever the hell the rest of that gay name is.
Just get off of this blog, who is a moderator on this blog we can talk to to get this freaks and geeks off of here.
We’ve gotten rid of immature little boys before, we can do it again.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Wow. If Raider fans are calling me weird then I guess I am pretty weird. lol. Ask anyone who’s not a Raider fan to describe Raider fans in one word, and 90% of them will say “weird”.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Gust talks about his shaft and jugs on a football blog, pay him no attention.
Reminds me of Charged Up for (Sgt. Gaylord) Charger what ever the hell the rest of that gay name is.
I’m just going to keep repeating myself.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Speak the Truth
May 19th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
# buckeyeraider Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Where’ve ya been Rich-O? Thought maybe you got banned like your old pal KK. Or were you on a company imposed “vacation”? LOL.
And where is Steve Alford? He’s been AWOL lately too.
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I was down south scuba diving Catalina, and doing some sport fishing with a couple of buddies.
Don’t know where Steve is.
Haven’t seen Raiderdogg either in a bit..or NorcoBabbalooey.
Or 4eva, for that matter…
the plot thickens
May 19th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I’m on break.
How do people that are Raider Haters go on a blog (not made for them) and post derogatory words about this Franchise.
There’s 31 other teams out there. Go bother them
I’m just going to keep saying this.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
P.S. this is from a guy who told Richochet his jokes were too immature.
Oh god this guy is Dr. Jekel and Mr. Hyde! haha
May 19th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
………………………………………Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Wow. If Raider fans are calling me weird then I guess I am pretty weird. lol. Ask anyone who’s not a Raider fan to describe Raider fans in one word, and 90% of them will say “weird”.
CONFUCIOUS SAY -Baseball all wrong — man with four balls cannot walk.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
disGust ha ha
May 19th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
What’s new Richochet? I just logged back on too.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
oh, and P.S. this is from a guy who told Richochet his jokes were too immature.
Oh god this guy is Dr. Jekel and Mr. Hyde! haha
May 19th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
nice post 111
May 19th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I just emailed the Webadvisor, expect Gust372 to be permanently block from the Blog.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
who is a moderator on this blog we can talk to to get this freaks and geeks off of here.
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There’s a faction in here that swears a lot of the “mayhem” is, ehh hum, “management driven.
Notice how “quiet” this place was last week?
May 19th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
# RaiderResurrection Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I’m on break.
How do people that are Raider Haters go on a blog (not made for them) and post derogatory words about this Franchise.
There’s 31 other teams out there. Go bother them.
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They’re called “pathetic attention whores”.
I have no doubt MaddenMoron is posting on numerous other boards, also seeking attention as he does here, under an untold number of handles.
You see the huge guy, Mike, on Biggest Losers? started out at 520 lbs or so?
Said all he did, all day, every day, was sit at his computer screen, feeling too lazy to get a life.
lol..I can just see MaddenMoron/Gust, bags of chips around him, empty soda cans, living on his puter, desperate for attention.
Kinda sad, actually
May 19th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Some how I agree with you Jhill. There were some days only three people were logged on it seems.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
# RaiderResurrection Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I just emailed the Webadvisor, expect Gust372 to be permanently block from the Blog.
……………
you’re all man.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
There’s a faction in here that swears a lot of the “mayhem” is, ehh hum, “management driven.
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Jerry Mac has some serious pull.
who do you think got McClain drafted ???
May 19th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Sad but True Richochet,
This guy was on all freaking day, just spewing Diarrhea from the mouth.
None of which was very funny.
He tried to be a comedian but came off as funny as Dane Cook.
Yes I said it!
May 19th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Confucius Says Man who gets kicked in testicles, left holding bag.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Al Davis did say he reads Jerry Blog on a regular basis.
That’s why I don’t mind being very critical of the old man. Hoping he reads what we type on here.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
LMAO post 122
May 19th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
disGust says: Nay’ay nay nay
May 19th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Okay guys I’m out. I’ll talk to you guys later. Enjoy that Lakers game tonight!
I’ll have a beer for our Raiders later after work.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
lakers 112
suns 101
May 19th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
thats my prediction rockstar
May 19th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Gotta walk before yu run, playoffs then anything can happen remember 1983. I’ve stood on the same side of the line for 35+ years. I’ve watched Jason play enough to know were not going to win on his shoulders alone, but he isn’t gonna kill a whole season himself either, he is better than mediocre, and with a better than average o-line (the jury is still out on that one)could be very good.
By the way have you seen how good the Qb’s you’ve listed are under heavy pressure they fall down too, just like AP gets shudown.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
30YR: Hmmm
you could be right
i’ll say 110-108 Suns
May 19th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Sounds like you had a nice vacation. Me, never can enjoy myself in the ocean. Tried snorkeling in the Bahamas. Gives me an uneasy feeling, being at the bottom of the food chain. Can’t get that music out of my head. Saw Jaws at a waaaay too young and impressionable age. LOL.
welcome back.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
BuckeyeRaider, Rockstar,
based directly upon the re-surfacing of many personae alteregos and monikers here “post vacation” I believe it is safe to say that Fearless Leader Jerry Mc is “Sybil”.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Al Davis called Kiffin a “flat out liar” among many other things. When Kiffin said he was happy to join Tennessee he clearly was talking through his you- know-what.. He has left that school after one season after all he did with the program. Kiffin is now returning to USC after a 3 season departure in which he has made headlines for all the wrong reasons in Oakland and Tennessee. After everything that Kiffin has done between leaving Oakland and returning to USC I know ask myself is Al Davis the one full of crazy BS or was he right about Lane Kiffin or you can call him by his Raider Nation nickname…flat-out liar.
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January 14, 2010 at 9:01 am
Kiffin is a traitor. He can’t be trusted, and neither can his jerk dad. Al Davis managed to find the only person in the world who is a bigger jerk than Davis himself. Glad he never ruined the Raiders
May 19th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
ok ive gone over the schedule again with another diehard raider buddy of mine here in dallas… we will be flying in for the KC game 11-7.. after numerous games at the LA colisseum FINALLY i will be going to the black hole!!! OAKLAND ALAMEDA COUNTY COLISSEUM!!!!! YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS RRRRRRRAAAAAIIIIIDDDDEEEEEEERRRSSSSSSS!!!!!!
hopefully we will be 5-3 going into that game!!!thats were i have us pegged up to that point!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
ive been reading some of these comments,you boy’s need to chill,by the way dan snyder hired a D-LINEMAN,$100 mil,it does’nt matter if they went to a 5-2 haynesworth should be there,not that i care the more grief that comes shanahan’s way the better.Raiders will be factor in the west san diego to old missed there shot K.C well enough said right,& the donkey’s train wreck comin,keep the faith it’s comin.you heard it here Raider for life.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
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May 19th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
whos getting cut next???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
May 19th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Jared Veldheer. A man for all seasons. LT, RT, C.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
our best def linup will be
LE- HOUSTON
DT- SEYMOUR
DT- KELLY
RE- TREV SCOTT
SLB- WIMBLEY
MLB-ROMAC
WLB GROVES/ HOWARD
CB- #21
CB- HUFF
SS-MITCH
FS- BRANCH
May 19th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
IM GONNA MAKE A “TOUGH GUY BLOG LIST”
May 19th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
30 year raider Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
our best def linup will be
LE- HOUSTON
DT- SEYMOUR
DT- KELLY
RE- TREV SCOTT
SLB- WIMBLEY
MLB-ROMAC
WLB GROVES/ HOWARD
CB- #21
CB- HUFF
SS-MITCH
FS- BRANCH
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With Huff as a back up? I could live with that.
I hope W. McFadden can step up. Routt’s…questionable…
May 19th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
M Lonetree Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Jared Veldheer. A man for all seasons. LT, RT, C.
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New wave. pretty much all of our “tackles” are going to get some playing time at diff positions.
Cable learned his lesson last year with injuries. Had abunch of guys on reserve who wouldn’t or couldn’t play another spot on the line.
At least they’ll have SOME experience just in case, and who knows? Maybe one will stick in side. Plus it gives you package diversity / mismatch when you can line up anyone of those guys anywhere on the line.
Thats my theory anyway.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
CB- #21
CB- HUFF
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Nahhhh
From defensive left to right …
Base DE – Seymour/Houston
DT – Kelly, Bryant, Seymour, Joseph
RDE opposite LT – Shaugnessy, Richardson
SLB – Wimbley. Next to Seymour should be a beast!
MLB – McClain
WLB – Scott
CB – CJ
CB – Nnamdi
Nickle – McFadden
FS – Huff
SS – Branch/Mitchell
May 19th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
# Richochet should be Banned Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Richochet, you are not a man. Your are not tough. You are nothing but a creepy stalker. My little sister could kick your ass.
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awww….my pet missed me.
that’s so sweet.
No really…you are.
Just as sweet as you can be.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
They say they are working on it.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Nnamdi21,
all football goes in cycles of “innovation”. Coryellism, Spread, WCO, Wildcat etc.
perhaps Cable want to go “Rugby”. Two tackles, four guards and a center scrumming with Michael Bush behind them.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
# M Lonetree Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Nnamdi21,
all football goes in cycles of “innovation”. Coryellism, Spread, WCO, Wildcat etc.
perhaps Cable want to go “Rugby”. Two tackles, four guards and a center scrumming with Michael Bush behind them.
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Thanks for proving my point, LoneIdiot.
You ever hear of the game of football?
Any idea on some of the nuances?
Naw…didn’t think so.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Wanna see something cool?
http://www.raidersparty.com
we are EVERYWHERE
May 19th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
It’ll be a Celtics-Yankees-Raiders year,” Cable said. “It’s starting to look like it. You never know . . . ”
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.
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Cable said this lightly and I wouldn`t dig too hard to figure he`s serious. The Raiders have made many solid moves this offseason and there is reason for hope. None will know until gameday. I`ll be happy at 8-8 or 9-7 this year. Anything better will make me ecstatic. Is Campbell the answer? Maybe not, but he`s still young and if he`s in the right system for him, and chemistry builds, who knows how good he may become? I`m certain we are going to see a faster paced offense this year with alot of motion and timing routes so there is once again, a new learning curve even for our vets. I`ll just patiently wait until the season before making judgements.
May 19th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Actually, Einstein..I’m annoying because I’m right.
And I pour salt on the wound…
MR is annoying because he’s a pathetic crossposting unemployed, sit at home all day, attention whore.
big difference.
Not that I care
May 19th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Lates!~
May 19th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Where does priesttj fit on that list, Einstein.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
“I just want to hit someone” – Bruce Campbell
perhaps internet providers can be persuaded to give Mr Campbell the addresses of contributors to this blog and then he may choose what to do with the information.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
M, KoolKell knows Richochet’s address. Perhaps you could contact him.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Is it just me, or does Rolando McClain sound like an educated JaWalrus Russell?
May 19th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Dodgers 9 straight wins, and will be division leaders by end of Thursday with 11 straight wins.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
# Einstein Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Is it just me, or does Rolando McClain sound like an educated JaWalrus Russell?
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Even Priest would sound educated, when compared to JaMarcus.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Good Lord, this blog becomes a bigger waste of time every day! Having to slog thru the little girl hissy fit slap fights is disgusting! Its gotten down to 5% of any kind of interesting Raiders discussion. Why bother?
May 19th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Why ask why?
May 19th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
two men enter, one man leaves
May 19th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
thats enough.. goodnight Nation. GO RAIDERS!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Amen
“JaMarcus Russell is gone, and if Tom Cable has his way, will be forgotten as well”
May 19th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
# PlunkforHOF Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
thats enough.. goodnight Nation. GO RAIDERS!!!
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So, in other words, you signed on to say you have nothing to say?
then said bye bye?
Wow…uh…thanks.
Glad we cleared that up.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Jason Campbell 2009 stats:
TD:20
INT:15
YDS:3618
CMP:64.5%
RATING:86.4
RED ZONE STATS 09 FOR CAMPBELL
TD:18
INT:0
CMP:63%
RATING:110.9
The Oakland Raiders QB’s Combined 09 stats
TD:10
INT:18
YDS:2557
CMP:52.9%
RATING:62.0
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
i don’t know about anyone else but that is a hell of an improvement and ill take that any day! we hit rock bottom already, nowhere else to go but UP^^^ not super bowl contenders but 8-8 or better season is a possibility for sure.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
# MistaBrown Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Amen
“JaMarcus Russell is gone, and if Tom Cable has his way, will be forgotten as well”
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naw….we won’t let that happen.
too many that whined like little tools (see Nnamdi, SeyOakdork, TJ, SeyOakdork=posting as Debo, etc) who made all those outlandish guarantees while chiding us for seeing clearly.
They shall not be forgotten
After all…it is our way.
May 19th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Amen to Cable not talking about him..
In here the Russell ball lickers WILL never be forgotten!
tj/kkkell/SeymourOakglenDebo/jhill
May 19th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
AFC West Title Contenders????
AFC Conference Title Contenders????
GUST / MR you owe me $20 bones trick
May 19th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Shanahan says Westbrook decision coming “in the near future”
Posted by Michael David Smith on May 19, 2010 4:19 PM ET
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says the team is having ongoing talks with free agent running back Brian Westbrook, and that a decision on adding him to the team’s already crowded backfield is coming soon.
“We’re still talking to Brian. He’s under consideration,” Shanahan said, per the Washington Post. “I’m sure he’s looking at his options. We’ll find out in the near future what happens there.”
The Redskins already have Clinton Portis, Willie Parker and Larry Johnson, so it’s hard to see how Westbrook fits into their offense. On the other hand, Westbrook is a good receiver out of the backfield and already has a rapport with Donovan McNabb from their days together with the Eagles, so maybe he’d be an OK fit after all.
If Westbrook is signed Larry Johnson or Willie Parker likley to join the Raiders.
May 19th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Lonetree if you dont like the Russell debate you might as well just click off. For 1 more year I’m afraid. Its a blog and things will get discussed. As far as Jerry allowing trolls I agree he should fix that but its probably out of his hands he is only the writer he doesn’t run anything (lol). We are left alone to squash our own differences like it or not.
May 19th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
AFC North:
1. Ravens
2. Bengals
3. Steelers
4. Browns
AFC East:
1. Jets
2. Patriots
3. Dolphins
4. Bills
AFC South:
1. Colts
2. Texans
3. Titans
4. Jaguars
AFC West:
1. Chargers
2. Raiders
3. Broncos
4. Chiefs
Wildcards:
Patriots
Raiders
Wild Card Round:
Raiders def. Jets in OT
Chargers def. Patriots
Divisional Round:
Ravens def. Raiders
Colts def. Chargers
AFC Championship:
Ravens def. Colts
__________________
May 19th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
# Einstein Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
# MistaBrown Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Amen to Cable not talking about him..
In here the Russell ball lickers WILL never be forgotten!
tj/kkkell/SeymourOakglenDebo/jhill
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Add Nnamdi21 to that list.
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Add Nnamdo to the top of the list…ok, 2nd
Who can forget his hissyfit when Cable benched JR?
NumNum’s and TJ were here going ballistic, little tantrums, stating how Cable set him up to fail, how it’s not JR’s fault, with BOTH GUARANTEEING JR WOULD QUICKLY WIN BACK THE STARTING POSITION..
Fun stuff, lol…and not to be forgotten.
May 19th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
How About Trading for Patrick Crayton? Dude can also return kicks. Cannot imagine the cowgirls would want much for him, 5th round pick?
May 19th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Obama after he is done with his 8 years as president says he will purchase the oakland raiders football team.
May 19th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
After reading Jerry’s notes I’m not sure if I should be excited to see the D being aggressive and blitzing effectively (which I think they are going to do this year), or be worried about the O’s inability to deal with it, and struggling in the red zone. Double edged sword.
I guess it’s a little early to put too much into it, and worry about anything. Except maybe Schilens’ lingering foot injuries.
May 19th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Buckeye
ITS OTA’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
jhill Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
DHB is my new favorite player!
I’m sending nothing but positive energy his way since my man RRS has JLH covered!
If DHB can live up to his potential, makes the Chaz thing moot with Murphy and JLH stepping up.
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You backed Terdell Sands in the same way.
You keep cheering for these non-performers.
Admire your patience
May 19th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Has the time come to gamble on TO and Albert Haynsworth?
If they pay off, could fill in some big needs and we could make some noise this year.
May 19th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
SnB cracked Jhill on the knee caps.
May 19th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Hence, the last sentence “it’s a little early to put too much into it or worry…”
I’m just glad to get some actual Raider news/coverage.
Been kinda slow around here lately, ya know.
Like what I’m hearing about Hue Jackson and how he’s taking charge of and prodding the O, though.
May 19th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
It seems that we still have a good core squad even if they don’t pan out.
Might be worth the gamble
May 19th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Attention: Richard Seymour doesn’t want to play here! Unless he gets a record busting pay day.
He ain’t worth a record setting payday at 31.
Trade Seymour for Haynesworth straight up.
Have LaMarr Houston take Seymour’s spot…let Seymour go on back to east coast. D.C works for him. He lives in South Carolina
May 19th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
That’s O as in offense. Not my ol pal Raider O. Hope he’s not getting prodded. LOL.
May 19th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Glad to hear about the prodding too, reminded me of the Gannon days
May 19th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
BAN THE REST OF THE TROLLS AND THEIR ALTERNATE ACCOUNTS.
May 19th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
SnB I agree on Seymour not wanting to play here.
He is overrated BIG time IMO. After week 1 last year he was almost ghostly..
May 19th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Seymour sucks. Let him go.
Use the millions to sign some decent free agents.
May 19th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
61-52 biotches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I’m bent.
May 19th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Attention: Richard Seymour doesn’t want to play here! Unless he gets a record busting pay day.
He ain’t worth a record setting payday at 31.
Trade Seymour for Haynesworth straight up.
Have LaMarr Houston take Seymour’s spot…let Seymour go on back to east coast. D.C works for him. He lives in South Carolina
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I like this idea a lot, actually. Works out for both sides. ‘Skins get one of the best 3-4 DEs ever, Raiders get the dominant force in the middle that they’ve been lacking for the past several seasons.
May 19th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Gust = Gey Until Some Tranny shows up
May 19th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
LMAO. Sapp is a Ponzi biotch.
“Sapp after money: Retired Bucs defensive lineman Warren Sapp has jumped into the legal fray over money left by Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein’s bankrupt law firm, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported. Sapp had nearly $103,000 in a trust account with the Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler firm when it collapsed in November after Rothstein’s massive financial fraud came to light, according to a federal court filing. Attorneys for Sapp filed a petition in Rothstein’s criminal case, alerting U.S. District Judge James Cohn that Sapp has an interest in money the federal government is seeking in a forfeiture action. It appears Sapp, 37, got $20,000 shortly before Rothstein’s law firm fell apart.”
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/marshalls-hips-now-center-of-mystery/1096231
May 19th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
SnB I agree on Seymour not wanting to play here.
He is overrated BIG time IMO. After week 1 last year he was almost ghostly..
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Got doubled alot.
Finished with 47 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 PDs and a forced fumble.
May 19th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Saying Russell had a comeback win against KC isn’t a very positive comment.If he hadn’t sucked to spectacular proportions for the whole game,he wouldn’t have had to lead a comeback late in the 4th qtr.!!!!!!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
…….against KC!!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Yup, Russell sucks. Moving on…
May 19th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
It’s like recovering your own fumble….it’s still a fumble.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
278. 279. Bruce Grdkowski came in to save the day by throwing back to back picks on both of his drives.
THATS why I said Russell should not have been pulled.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Storm brewing outside…think I’ll grab a beeer and watch the approach.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
C’mon Nnamdi21…Russell made the whole team worse…that is why he was pulled, not for any particular play.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
and definitely not because Gradkowski was the answer or a secret weapon of any kind….just proof of how bad Russell was for the whole team.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
It’s like recovering your own fumble….it’s still a fumble.
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Or kicking a 76 yard FG that would have been good from 65.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
278. Lefty, sorry, you’re right. Russell was like 7 of 24 THAT day when he led the comeback. He was horrid but WON.
Ugh…
I’m with Cable. forget him.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
that was a salvo, or range-finder….either way still embarrassing as h3ll.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Thankfully, Russell is gone, and as a freebie thrown in by the football gods…so is REALMADDENRAIDER
May 19th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
C’mon Nnamdi21…Russell made the whole team worse…that is why he was pulled, not for any particular play.
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Agreed. Glad he’s gone. Beyond me how anyone could NOT appreicate and work for something so many would kill for.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
One guy I can’t wait to see in preseason is Bruce Campbell at RG. I get the feeling the general concensus on here is that the guy is just a workout warrior/combine marvel and is not legit.
This guy could be a steal in the 4th. I know those youtube highlights can be somewhat deceiving, but that guy is a freak. Even Mike Mayock, whose opinion most seem to approve of, had him as a top 5 OT prospect. He might be raw and need some work on his technique. Coach him up Cable. Desperately need an upgrade for aging Cooper Carlisle.
I cannot wait to see this huge, freakish athlete pulling and leading DMac on a sweep.
Campbell at RG and Big Langston at RT. Get that ground game back on track.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Nnamdi,the reason we won that game is the Def. kept us in the game because in reality,KC was worse than we were.Any QB on our team could have won that game and wouldn’t have required a 4th qtr comeback to do so.Actually,we should have been so far ahead the 4th qtr shouldn’t have mattered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 19th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
It’s like recovering your own fumble….it’s still a fumble.
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Or kicking a 76 yard FG that would have been good from 65.
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remmber that Denver game where Shanny intorduced the last second time out?
Sea bass’s kick that missed hit the TOP of the goal post from FIFTY TWO YARDS OUT!!!
I wish they would calculate how far that kick would’ve been.
Insanity…
Too bad it was no good!
May 19th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
RealMaddenTraitor was wrong about lane kiffen and cant show himself here anymore
May 19th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
buckeyeraider Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
One guy I can’t wait to see in preseason is Bruce Campbell at RG. I get the feeling the general concensus on here is that the guy is just a workout warrior/combine marvel and is not legit.
This guy could be a steal in the 4th. I know those youtube highlights can be somewhat deceiving, but that guy is a freak. Even Mike Mayock, whose opinion most seem to approve of, had him as a top 5 OT prospect. He might be raw and need some work on his technique. Coach him up Cable. Desperately need an upgrade for aging Cooper Carlisle.
I cannot wait to see this huge, freakish athlete pulling and leading DMac on a sweep.
Campbell at RG and Big Langston at RT. Get that ground game back on track.
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I can see moving him inside on some packages like jumbo goal line ect, but run blocking is NOT his strong suit and moving him into a phone booth negates one of his best assets, his 36 1/4 wing span.
Bruce Campbell
“Run blocking: Locks onto his man after firing off the snap. Seals the edge well and can turn his man out of the hole. Lunges as a power drive blocker, however, often losing his balance and missing his target. A work in progress in this area.
Pulling/trapping: Mobile enough to get out in front of quick screens and off-tackle runs. Must improve his effectiveness as a cut blocker, often failing to even reach the ground. Throws his body towards a defender instead of locking on and sustaining.
Initial Quickness: Run blocks and pass protects out of a three-point stance. Fair quickness off the snap, generally getting a good angle on his kick slide and initial pop on run blocks. He will get off late at times and not get set, allowing his man to get him on skates.
Downfield: Agile enough to get into space, and knows how to get the correct angle at the second level. Tough to get away from once latched on, but has trouble adjusting to safeties and linebackers because they get by him with quickness. Could hustle a bit more to reach a second target.
Intangibles: Adequate competitor who will put a defender on the ground when possible, but scouts have questions about durability and intelligence. Only started 17 games before leaving school. Dealt with injury issues as a senior.”
I’m hoping he and Veldheer can contribute right way though. The line and DMAC could use them!
May 19th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Once and for all, can we now agree that JaWalrus NEVER HAPPENED.
I’m bent.
Lakers up 11.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Peace owt, enjoy the night!
May 19th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Nnamdi,Lefty,
Mercifully, the brief Jamarcus era or debacle is over. It’s time to move on. I pulled for the guy to succeed as much as anyone. But no matter how much I wanted it, or BHP, or anybody else wanted it, HE didn’t want it bad enough. And that’s sad. He’s not a Raider anymore, so to hell with him.
There is a fresh air of optimism around the silver and black. They’re even getting positive press from the nat’l media. Instead of the usual mocking derision. Nice piece on NFLN tonight.
As Dylan once said, The times, they are a-changing.
This season can’t get here soon enough.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
For all you anti-big man in the middle get run over types….we should all remember that Al Davis originally wanted to trade for Vince Wilfork..not Richard Seymour.
What a shame. Seymour is going to look to break the bank and he’s not worth breaking the bank….he’s too old. and doesn’t want to be here.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
‘night fellas.
May 19th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Yawwwn on Bruce Campbell…Just because he had a fast 40x doesn’t mean jack. I think he falls to like the 6th round.
Stll don’t care for the pick because his whole game is combine stuff. Just happy we wasted a 4th rounder instead of a 1st rounder
Just had to have that guy…..
May 19th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Buckeye,I totally agree.He is gone,it is time to move on.However,I will admit it irks me when it is brought up how he generated these comebacks.If the guy hadn’t been so horrible for most of the earlier parts of those games,the comebacks wouldn’t have been necessary and that seems to be overlooked by those that supported the useless piece of human waste.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
RMR is banned, fat kid. Oh well. Must have been something he said.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
And how was RMR wrong about Kiffin? Kiffin did nothing but try to win when he was here. You can’t win in Oakland without clearing out Al’s dead wood. That’s all he was trying to do. I’ll take a coach who’s trying to win over one who just comes in, does what Al says, loses, of course, then gets scapegoated anyway.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
do the raiders plan any donations too the jamarcus russell foundation
May 19th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
lane kiffen was proven to be a liar
May 19th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
if you lie to al you get run out of town
May 19th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
And Kiffin nailed it in that Real Sports interview when asked about Al, about the law of averaged and what happens with every coach in Oakland. Bottom line is that Kiffin could be the biggest traitor in sports, Al Davis will never, ever be a credible character witness when it comes to coaches being disloyal. Al’s track record starts in Tennessee. Nobody blames him for what happened in Oakland, not even most of the players on the Raiders at that time.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Let me try that again, a little tired…
And Kiffin nailed it in that Real Sports interview when asked about Al, about the law of averages and what happens with every coach in Oakland. Bottom line is that Kiffin could be the biggest traitor in sports, Al Davis will never, ever be a credible character witness when it comes to coaches being disloyal. Kiffin’s track record starts in Tennessee. Nobody blames him for what happened in Oakland, not even most of the players on the Raiders at that time.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
lane kiffin shouldnt be a head coach maybe a off. cord. at best
May 19th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
i dont know any coach that drags his father from team to team with him accept kiffin
May 19th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
According to whose standards, fat kidd? I mean, when it comes to competitive NFL teams, yes, Kiffin is no better than an OC. But we’re talking about the Raiders. Kiffin is a far cry better than anything we’ve had in recent years. Bottom line is he had the gall to step up and clean out Al’s dead wood, Gruden style. That is requirement number one for any coach who plans to succeed here. You’ve got to have a Napolean complex coaching in Oakland. You come here to take orders from Al, you lose and get scapegoated anyway. No win situation.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
That’s because you don’t know any coach whose father is as good of a defensive coordinator as Monte Kiffin is. Monte has been mentioned amongst the best DCs in history! If your father is one of the best defensive minds in the game, why not drag him along with you? Your job as an offensive minded Head Coach is to bring in the best defensive coordinator you can get. If it happens to be your dad, why not exploit that advantage? Makes sense to me.
And to think…we had a chance to have Monte Kiffin right here in Oakland. Al had other plans. How’s it worked out?
May 19th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Al Davis hired him as a head coach, the U of Tennessee hired him as head coach and USC hired him as head coach. But some freakn moron on a message board forum says he aint a HC. Hmmm…….
May 19th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
al davis fired him as a head coach, u. of tenn.fired him as a head coach,and if he dont win the national champ. in usc its goodbye lane again
May 19th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Well, Ron, to give Fat Kid the benefit of the doubt, Kiffin is wet behind the ears and even a lot of well respected people in the sports media, noted Raider haters who you think would take Kiffin’s side just to spite Al, have said as well that they can’t believe the opportunities afforded to Kiffin when he really hasn’t accomplished anything. I think a lot of it does have to do with his dad. So, far as him dragging his daddy with him, so to speak, you have to wonder if that was part of an under the table deal with both Tennessee and USC. That being said, Kiffin was still good for us. It’s different with the Raiders, because no pro sports team is owned by anyone as crazy as Al Davis. You need an arrogant power monger to offset him, and if it comes disguised as a junior apprentice coach pretending he wants to “learn” from Al (lol), so be it.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Tenn. didn’t fire him, fat kid. He quit. Remember?
May 19th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Gust372 Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Tenn. didn’t fire him, fat kid. He quit. Remember?
……….nixon resigned as president cause of watergate didnt mean he didnt do it ,kiffen was about to be fired cause of recruiting violations
May 19th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Frankly I don’t like what Kiffin did to Tennessee, but I have to admit, I’d love to see him win because I know it would make Al and his loyalists squirm. Al Davis deserves to get shown up by his former coaches, considering how he treats them. As long as they don’t play the Raiders, I always root for them. So I have to root for USC now. But if Kiffin had never had the ordeal with Al, I’d be rooting against him for what he did to Tennessee, too. Tennessee didn’t deserve to get jilted like that. Al? There’s nothing bad Al doesn’t deserve. His karma is darker than mold in a sewer.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
If you say so, fat kidd. Tennessee seems pretty bitter at him for leaving. They’re not acting they were going to get rid of him anyway. In fact, I’ve only heard your theory from Raider people. I think it’s another one of those things that came from your guys’ vivid imaginations. Kiffin jilted Tennessee, he wasn’t fired, and wasn’t going to be.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
yes he was giong to be fired tennesee let him quit so they didnt have to finish paying his contract,the tennessee fans are upset but not the university president
May 19th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
fat kidd, the university was livid at Kiffin. You’re reaching. I know you Davis guys are compassionate and you’ll make his detractors look bad at all costs, but this crack pot theory’s not flying. This is almost as desperate as whopper about Marcus fooling around with Al’s daughter or niece of whatever. Sometimes Al’s wrong and his detractors are right, fat kidd. In fact, that’s the case most of the time. The only force really set out to destroy Al is his own ego.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Dr. Jan Simek became interim president of the University of Tennessee in 2009
eileen simek his daughter told my son who attended the university that kiffin was told he better take the usc job cause he has no future at tennessee
May 19th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Jamarcus russell was cut,his contract not renewed ,but in reality al davis fired him.
May 19th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Obama in 2012
eight years of peace and prosperity
May 19th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
2011-vikings refused new stadium in minn.moving to L.A.
May 19th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
# fat kidd Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Jamarcus russell was cut,his contract not renewed ,but in reality al davis fired him.
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lol. Ridiculous analogy.
May 19th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I don’t know about the peace and prosperity, but Obama certainly wins in ‘12 by default. With Palin as the republican front runner he won’t even have to campaign.
May 19th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Attention: Richard Seymour doesn’t want to play here! Unless he gets a record busting pay day.
He ain’t worth a record setting payday at 31.
Trade Seymour for Haynesworth straight up.
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So what if he doesn’t “want” to play here? I bet he “wants” a paycheck (see last year).
Attention: Washington is looking for a 3-4 NT not a 3-4 DE.
May 19th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
jhill Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
DHB is my new favorite player!
I’m sending nothing but positive energy his way since my man RRS has JLH covered!
If DHB can live up to his potential, makes the Chaz thing moot with Murphy and JLH stepping up.
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You backed Terdell Sands in the same way.
You keep cheering for these non-performers.
Admire your patience
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Hoping a guy on the team performs well should not be hard to do. Terdell Sands played well at one point for us and we certainly needed his fat arss to step his play back up. He’s the fat ass DT you’ve been begging for!
As for DHB, expecting the guy to get 3 catches a game is not asking much. What do you want me to do, boo the guy?
May 19th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Hill, why waste the roster spot on someone who doesn’t want to be here? Al Davisism at its worst. Throw an entire season away just to show one person on the team who’s boss.
May 19th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
“So what if he doesn’t “want” to play here?”
So what? Are you serious? We have a weak link on the team, that’s what, when the object is to have 53 players with one goal in mind. Bottom line is get him out of here and deal with the contractual issues later. What other choice do you have? Setting precedent? Do the Oakland Raiders really have time right now? This is just getting old. It’s amazing how long Davis and his minions are willing to lose just to show up detractors. At what point does it become about winning on the field again? You guys are just a bizarre legion.
May 19th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Jhill,some of us root for whoever wears the uniform.Some only seem to root for the guys they wanted drafted or signed.As much as I was down on a certain QB we had,I was always hoping he turned out ok because he wore the Silver and Black,just as I hope DHB turns into a very good WR(just a couple of examples)If say DHB were to get cut or traded,I could care less about him..
May 19th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Mr. Seymour missed all of the raiders training camp and preseason and still was a dominant DL at the beginning of the season, especially vs. San Diego. He will be just fine. I do not care that he misses OTA’s or that he hasn’t signed yet. He will afterthe OTA’s are all over. Richard is a veteran, he is a professional, and he is always in shape. The rest will probably make him a stronger player longer into the season. He has never been one of those mushy lineman.
Hell Brett hasn’t decided whether he’s going to play or retire yet either and trust me the Vikings organization is more concerned about that than when Seymour signs and reports.
Remember as long as Richard doesn’t sign he can’t be fined.
May 19th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Not worried about Seymour one bit. Not worried about Campbell one bit, except if he doesn’t get the help he needs to be successful Raider ans will turn on him.
The Oline is paramount and the running game is key to his success or he will struggle……..period
I am worried about DMC an DHB performing at an acceptable level. It’s not good at all when you have to depend on a 2nd year player (Murphy) as your go to guy but that’s where we are. I he can’t perform at a high level we’re in trouble. Not good…..not good at all.
May 20th, 2010 at 2:10 am
We need to trade for haynesworth and sign henderson that will shore up the dline and help out our rookie MLB. Haynesworth wants to get after the qb and thats what al likes. For the opposing qb to go down and go down hard.
May 20th, 2010 at 2:15 am
Why are we not after proctor og that the cowgirls cut lose it would give us depth and more competition
May 20th, 2010 at 5:09 am
*yawn*
May 20th, 2010 at 5:33 am
How is someone a Yankees and Celtics fan Cable that is some straight front runner bs.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Laker fans hated on Pau Gasol during the regular season, calling him “Gasoft” but he’s the reason you’re 2-0 against the Suns. the only reason. otherwise I think you’re 0-2
congrats anyhow
-Rockstar
May 20th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Mornin’ Rockstar, how’s the podunk bean counting? Or is it just coffee right now?
May 20th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Festina scandal part 2 is rolling =) Galea will soon be in the hot seat… oh btw, have you guys read the Floyd Landis thing about Mr Doping?? aka Lance Armstrong?
May 20th, 2010 at 6:21 am
good morning M!
the podunk bean counting business is good. usually wait and have coffee after my AM crap
nothin’ like losing some “weight” in the john and having a nice cup of joe with the Jerry Mac semi-bro bloggers
May 20th, 2010 at 6:22 am
LMN: I’ve heard of Lance Armstrong, but who are those other people ???
May 20th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Rockstar, LMN, M…how you fellas doing?
Rockstar: The reason being is because Gasol was soft under the basket the last 2 seasons, which is a cause for concern. However, he did become tougher and yes, he and Lamar Odom is the reason why the Lakers are 2-0. Anytime Kobe doesn’t have to be the scoring leader, it’s actually better off for The Lakers!
Now, back to Raider football…
I hope Chaz can stay healthy this year! We need him!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Landis is the one that had his Tour de France title taken from him because of doping…I believe!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:24 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgOyTNtsWyY
Awwww how nice =)
btw they drow just past one of my apartments..
May 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Go Celtics.
May 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Floyd Landis = Luke Lawton???
May 20th, 2010 at 6:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Floyd Landis = Luke Lawton???
Haha! If you look at it that way…but Landis is by far more disgraced!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:31 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 6:22 am
LMN: I’ve heard of Lance Armstrong, but who are those other people ???
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Landis won the tour, but had it taken away because of doping, he now claiming that Mr Doping aka Lance Armstrong taught him to use EPO and so on, when he was a rider for Lance…
well we all knew US Postal was iffy, mostly because the Dutch sport director Johan Bruyneel was in charge of the team…
May 20th, 2010 at 6:32 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S,DOPING 2 WIN A F’N BIKE RACE..WHAT’S NEXT, MARBLES !!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Luke Lawton & Marcel Reece are a disgrace to blocking FB’s around the league imo.
sign Brad Hoover!
shoot. even re-sign Justin Griffith!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:34 am
Good Morning Dirt Lot,
Imagine that, huh? Marbles, I mean!
The big bambucha marbles breaking in half! Like Mickey Rourke in Iron Man 2…”You Lose”
May 20th, 2010 at 6:34 am
[...] McD: Raiders OTA notebook Raiders OTA notebook – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly classified… __________________ RaideroftheSith aka [...]
May 20th, 2010 at 6:34 am
Gust372 was born due to doping. no offense
May 20th, 2010 at 6:34 am
RRS…
doping in cykling is so much crazier than other sports, htey have bags of blood from when their blood levels was high, which they then inject when they are racing…
May 20th, 2010 at 6:35 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Luke Lawton & Marcel Reece are a disgrace to blocking FB’s around the league imo.
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You got me there….
May 20th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Johan Bruyneel = Bill Romanowski???
May 20th, 2010 at 6:36 am
Griffith wont be sign, due to he was a Kiffin buy, and Al wont show twice in a season that Kiffin was right…
May 20th, 2010 at 6:37 am
doping in cykling is so much crazier than other sports, htey have bags of blood from when their blood levels was high, which they then inject when they are racing…
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that is CRAZY!
waiting for Raider O to show up and say “legalize it”
just a matter of time gents. please be patient
May 20th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Luke Lawton knows that he is a scrub and he figured the best way to get further NFL paychecks was to try a bit of “enhancement”. Can’t really fault Luke. Amp up and snag a few hundred thou or work in a used car lot. It was worth a “shot” for him.
May 20th, 2010 at 6:39 am
LMN: I remember you wanted Leonard Weaver last offseason. He signed with Philly and had a great year.
we were stuck with Gary Russell, Luke Lawton & Marcel Reece at FB
*puke*
think UDFA’s Tonga or Moline can be “the guy”?
May 20th, 2010 at 6:41 am
RRS..
yup…
I really like FBs, with a GREAT FB you can make a good RB Great… but with a bad FB, a Great RB looks bad..
May 20th, 2010 at 6:41 am
M: so it’s ok to use banned substances as long as you’re a terrible football player? HAHA!
think JRuss will give it a go then?
May 20th, 2010 at 6:41 am
WONDER IF RACECAR DRIVER’S DOPE-UP,TURNING LEFT ALL THE TIME LIKE THAT..
May 20th, 2010 at 6:44 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 6:41 am
WONDER IF RACECAR DRIVER’S DOPE-UP,TURNING LEFT ALL THE TIME LIKE THAT..
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LMAO!!!!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:46 am
wooooopppps…
Johan Bruyneel is of course belgian, not dutch…
May 20th, 2010 at 6:51 am
# hwnrdr Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 6:44 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 6:41 am
WONDER IF RACECAR DRIVER’S DOPE-UP,TURNING LEFT ALL THE TIME LIKE THAT..
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LMAO!!!!
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racing superstar Danica Patrick got herself into a bit of hot water when the subject of performance-enhancing drugs came up. When asked if she would take illegal drugs if she would not get caught, she responded by saying “Well, then it’s not cheating, is it? If nobody finds out?” She also spoke of exploring gray areas to gain an edge on her opponents, saying “You’re trying to find where the holes are in the rule book.” That, apparently, wasn’t the answer U.S. Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart was looking for.
May 20th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Mike Waufle replaced Dwaine Board as DL Coach.
how big of an impact will this have?
May 20th, 2010 at 6:52 am
…It is not cheating if no one finds out? I think that is what Marion Jones thought once too!
May 20th, 2010 at 6:54 am
GO DADDY GO..
May 20th, 2010 at 6:54 am
we need a WR fragile chaz wont be able to do it murphy wont be enough every good team has atleast 3 WR
May 20th, 2010 at 6:57 am
we need a WR fragile chaz wont be able to do it murphy wont be enough every good team has atleast 3 WR
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83: Heyward-Bey, Higgins & Murphy. BAM!
sprinkle in a little Ford & Watkins … PLAYOFFS!?!?
May 20th, 2010 at 7:00 am
83: Heyward-Bey, Higgins & Murphy. BAM!
this looks like a wish list not WR depth chart
May 20th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Hwnrdr,
good call on Marion Jones. I read recently that she’s teaching her children that owning up to one’s mistakes is the best way.
Owning up? She cheated, got caught, lied about it, try to pin it on others and denied/cried denied/cried denied/cried until jailed. Role model of the finestkind.
Rockstar,
Look at Juice-boy Merriman. On ‘roids he makes the Pro Bowl. Without the juice he is Sam Williams.
Luke Lawton was a scrub even when he was using. Without it he’s stacking bricks in a lumber yard for minimum wage. It was worth a try.
May 20th, 2010 at 7:08 am
we can turn a tightend into FB
May 20th, 2010 at 7:13 am
LEGALIZE IT!!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Good Morning Nation:
May 20th, 2010 at 7:18 am
I don’t know if Merriman’s issue is drugs or injury, but he is not the same player!
I think it’s the roids.
May 20th, 2010 at 7:18 am
well quarterfinals against Sweden now…. very exciting, last we played them we lost 10-3 LOL
May 20th, 2010 at 7:20 am
10-3!!! Damn LMN. That’s like 70- 21 in football!! You got dominated!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:22 am
# Raider O Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 7:18 am
I don’t know if Merriman’s issue is drugs or injury, but he is not the same player!
I think it’s the roids.
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it was roids, he was only good when he was a dirty player, dirty as un-clean…
“In 2009, nearly 1 in 10 retired NFL players polled in a confidential survey said they had used now-banned anabolic steroids while still playing. 16.3 percent of offensive linemen admitted using steroids, as did 14.8 percent of defensive linemen. Shawne Merriman, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 2005, tested positive for steroids and was banned for four games, following two other NFL players—the Falcons’ Matt Lehr and the Lions’ Shaun Rogers—were suspended for violating the policy”
May 20th, 2010 at 7:24 am
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# Raider O Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 7:20 am
10-3!!! Damn LMN. That’s like 70- 21 in football!! You got dominated!
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TOTALLY!!1 =)
but hey we have only 400 icehockey players he in denmark…
but we are good enough to beat USA, Slovakia and Finland… We won over #2, #3 and #4 of the olympics…
May 20th, 2010 at 7:24 am
so how many games do we get out of schilens
May 20th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Big 83,
yes you can turn a TE into a FB. as well it has been that OTs have been turned into some good TEs.
so, the alchemical equation on the chalkboard reads
OT—>TE—>FB. Meet Bruce Campbell, FB.
May 20th, 2010 at 7:27 am
M…
yup… I was the first to say Bruce Campbell should be FB… at least in Goal-line situations…
May 20th, 2010 at 7:29 am
Meet Bruce Campbell, FB.
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6′7″ 310 pound FB?
get out the way !!!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Lorenzo Neal was a beast at 5′11″ 255 pounds …
a fullback of Campbell’s size & strength would be a force to be reckoned with for sure
May 20th, 2010 at 7:32 am
so how many games do we get out of schilens
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12 games
May 20th, 2010 at 7:32 am
campbell did run a 4.8 40 yd dash
May 20th, 2010 at 7:35 am
so how many games do we get out of schilens
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12 games
u betting on that 12 games las vegas says 8 max
May 20th, 2010 at 7:35 am
L Houston played RB, so let him play FB.
6′3 305 FB!! lol
May 20th, 2010 at 7:35 am
LBs, safeties and poor little CBs would assuredly not want to get in the way of that freight train of a FB.
May 20th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Can you imagine Campbell catching a pass in the flat and rumbling towards a 185 lb corner? hahahaha. beautiful!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Raider O,
why not Campbell at FB and Houston at RB?
May 20th, 2010 at 7:37 am
DOH’ 1-0…
May 20th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Houston ran a 4.8 40 too.
May 20th, 2010 at 7:39 am
if we get a VET in here we will shake that injury shi t right out of him
May 20th, 2010 at 7:39 am
u betting on that 12 games las vegas says 8 max
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link? source?
I doubt L.V. has something like that going for a little known player like Chaz (44 catches & 4 TD’s in 2 seasons)
DHB would only have to get 35 catches & 3 TD’s this year to match that production …
May 20th, 2010 at 7:41 am
M,
600 pounds running 4.8, and coming your way.Wow!! Get out of the way!!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:41 am
why not Campbell at FB and Houston at RB?
goaline only right
May 20th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Can you imagine Campbell catching a pass in the flat and rumbling towards a 185 lb corner? hahahaha. beautiful!
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if Bruce Campbell can catch AT ALL we could also use him as a blocking TE on occasion
Erik Pears did it against Dungver last year. looked good too
May 20th, 2010 at 7:46 am
RR,
I like that idea better. Use Campbell as a blocking TE and Houston as FB!
Run DMAC, Run!!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:47 am
link? source?
I doubt L.V. has something like that going for a little known player like Chaz (44 catches & 4 TD’s in 2 seasons)
DHB would only have to get 35 catches & 3 TD’s this year to match that production …
true but he is what we all put alot of hope in last yr and im done with our vets always being bit by some dam injury bug
May 20th, 2010 at 7:47 am
On Wednesday, at the team’s first open practice since cutting Russell on May 6, Campbell said he is starting to feel comfortable. He’s had some time to study the offense since the trade from the Redskins and the almost immediate minicamp three weeks ago.
“My main thing right now is just getting a feel for the whole offense, the offensive linemen, what are their set points, and receivers, what routes they run the best,” he said. “Each guy you’re trying to get a feel for. It takes time, it takes a lot of work, but I’m definitely excited about what I’m seeing.”
And as far as a No. 1 overall pick getting cut after just three years, there’s a message there for everybody still here.
“I think it helps push us as a team,” said Campbell, technically still competing against Bruce Gradkowski, Charlie Frye and Kyle Boller. “Right now, of course, we know pretty much who the starters are going to be, but at the same time, everyone is out here competing as if it’s just an open field.”
Players have been told not to speak about Russell – but his exit, combined with some other offseason moves, has the players excited about a turnaround after seven straight losing seasons.
Guard Robert Gallery said, “We have a shot,” and Campbell said there’s definitely a buzz.
“Guys have talked about how bad they want to get back to the winning side,” he said. “I know the last seven seasons, they’ve talked about how tough it’s been. Guys just want to win. … It’s a young football team, but a lot of guys want to work.”
Vittorio Tafur, Chronicle Staff Writer
May 20th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Campbell was excited about new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson.
“He’s very energetic. He talks a lot of smack,” Campbell said. “That’s his whole goal during practice is to make someone mad on defense. It excites everyone around us. There’s not going to be a quiet practice here, I know. As long as he’s here, it’s going to be rowdy.”
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur (SF Gate)
May 20th, 2010 at 7:51 am
so, three guys limp into a bar and plop down on some barstools.
the bartender says, “so what’ll you fellas be having today.”
the first one says, “I’m the dynamic Nicky Miller, or at least I would be except for shin splints and I’ll have a PUP list margarita on the rocks”.
The second one says, “I’m the potentially great Chaz Schilens, or at least I would be except for my broken foot and I’ll have IR cocktail with a twist”.
the third one says, “I’m the greatest ex-Wild Pig who ever lived, I’m Darren McFalldown and I would be the best running back in the NFL if my toes and knees didn’t hurt so much”.
the bartender asks, “So Mr Wild Pig, what’ll you be having?”
DMc replies, “Nothing ’cause if you hand me a drink I’ll just drop it”.
May 20th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Dakota’s hero:
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/raiders/Tom%20Cable.jpg
May 20th, 2010 at 7:54 am
LMN,
Johan Bruyneel is Belgian. The entire time (eleven years) he has directed the US Postal/ Discovery Channel/ Astana, and now Radio Shack teams (same teams, different title sponsor) only one of his riders has failed a doping test. That was this year, he was a new rider to the team from China, and he was fired immediately.
Eleven years, only one positive drugs test. There have been no teams tested as frequently as his, and none more scrutinized. To say that the French have an agenda and would love to catch Armstrong or Bruyneel in a doping situation is to understate a great deal.
Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton are two of the higher profile riders that used to ride with Lance Armstrong, and they have both been caught and admitted using PEDs. What these two and a few others have in common is that they never failed a drugs test while riding for Bruyneel, or with Armstrong. They used PEDs while riding for other teams, and in Landis’ and Hamilton’s cases, they left Bruyneel and Armstrong to become team leaders elsewhere. Team leaders have to perform in cycling, and it is very possible that (at least those two) felt the need to “help” their performance using illegal means.
To say that US Postal’s reputation or any other team Bruyneel has been associated with is “iffy” because of that association is both presumptuous and uninformed.
May 20th, 2010 at 7:54 am
the bartender asks, “So Mr Wild Pig, what’ll you be having?”
DMc replies, “Nothing ’cause if you hand me a drink I’ll just drop it”.
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Ouch …
I still believe in you D Dogg!
May 20th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski was again a spectator, after tearing his left pectoral muscle in a weight-lifting accident in April, as was second-year defensive end Matt Shaughnessy, who strained a hamstring on Tuesday.
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how bad is ShoNasty’s hamstring?
May 20th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Gradkowski, on if it was disappointing to see the Raiders trade for Jason Campell: “Yeah, there’s no question about it. This is a business. Teams are going to do what they feel they need to do and with bringing in another quarterback, hey, that’s good for us. It’s just going to make the competition better and make the guys around us better. That’s what we’re looking forward to. I’m just looking forward to getting back and competing and knowing the games we had last year, we were fired up and we did some really good things last year. I’m excited to build on that and start out from the beginning.”
Gradkowski, on new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson: “I love the way coach Hue Jackson gets after it. He’s disciplined, he’s hard-nosed and he’s going to get after the guys. That’s what we need. He’s come in and done a great job, along with the rest of the coaches, collaborating, putting a plan together. Now we’re just working on that plan and trying to get better each day.”
-Paul Gutierrez (Sac Bee)
May 20th, 2010 at 8:01 am
You can do it Mcfelldown!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:03 am
McBey will be much improved this year.
May 20th, 2010 at 8:06 am
# edward teach Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 7:54 am
LMN,
Johan Bruyneel is Belgian. The entire time (eleven years) he has directed the US Postal/ Discovery Channel/ Astana, and now Radio Shack teams (same teams, different title sponsor) only one of his riders has failed a doping test. That was this year, he was a new rider to the team from China, and he was fired immediately.
Eleven years, only one positive drugs test. There have been no teams tested as frequently as his, and none more scrutinized. To say that the French have an agenda and would love to catch Armstrong or Bruyneel in a doping situation is to understate a great deal.
Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton are two of the higher profile riders that used to ride with Lance Armstrong, and they have both been caught and admitted using PEDs. What these two and a few others have in common is that they never failed a drugs test while riding for Bruyneel, or with Armstrong. They used PEDs while riding for other teams, and in Landis’ and Hamilton’s cases, they left Bruyneel and Armstrong to become team leaders elsewhere. Team leaders have to perform in cycling, and it is very possible that (at least those two) felt the need to “help” their performance using illegal means.
To say that US Postal’s reputation or any other team Bruyneel has been associated with is “iffy” because of that association is both presumptuous and uninformed.
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dont teach me about Cyckling…, I corrected my self when I said he was dutch…
and to say they never been testet poistive is not the same as saying they are clean… Bruyneel was unclean as a rider, but never caught… team-mates admitted they took something together with bruyneel…
Many many retired riders have admitted they was on it all, and they too was never tested positive…
So yes, Bruyneel is just a clever cheater than the rest..
and Breyneels team has not been tested more than others that is simply not true..
Bruyneel will always be synonym with Doping and cheating but he will mostly be known for getting away with it…
and of course they are doped.. all top 50 riders, no matter hwat team are doped, they have been since the 1920, some just gets away with it..
if you believe Lance has been clean all these years is like believe Tiger woods is a virgin..
May 20th, 2010 at 8:07 am
I think the Pats will sign Jabustus. Bill B is an arrogant SOB. He thinks he can do anything! lol
May 20th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Edward Teach…
I assume yup I do, I assume you have only been following cycling the last 10 years, I have for over 25 years…
May 20th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Trade DMAC for a Virgin!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:10 am
I think the Pats will sign Jabustus.
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I think so too, if JaWalrus ever wants to play again …
May 20th, 2010 at 8:10 am
# Raider O Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 8:07 am
I think the Pats will sign Jabustus. Bill B is an arrogant SOB. He thinks he can do anything! lol
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of course he will, and the worst thing he might even get him to do what you want him to do…
jammy needs strict discipline around him, not the raiders happy-go-lucky attitude…
crap, now its 2-0
May 20th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Raider O: is it you ???
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shiek_Abdul_Bashir_Chicago_IL_121208.jpg
May 20th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Soccer is OK, but cycling is too much….
lol
May 20th, 2010 at 8:13 am
nevermind.
Shawn Daivari hails from Minnesota, not Ohio …
my mistake
May 20th, 2010 at 8:15 am
O: is your daughter a shaykhah ???
May 20th, 2010 at 8:18 am
A daughter or wife of a shaykh is sometimes called shaykhah (Arabic: شيخة). Currently, the term shaykhah is commonly used for females of rich families, especially ruling families, in Arab countries.
you know how Raider O is always saying “make me your leader” . he must be a ruler from someplace, right?
O’Doyle rules!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:18 am
well i like cable because he is open to making changes like
Campbell at FB and Houston at RB
May 20th, 2010 at 8:18 am
# Raider O Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Soccer is OK, but cycling is too much….
lol
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in the 90’s i went down there to see it live, from 2000 and onwards i said to my self not this year, but then, yet I turned on the tv and watched it like a slave…
May 20th, 2010 at 8:19 am
LMAO RR
May 20th, 2010 at 8:20 am
uffff 3-1
May 20th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Did you guys hear the song Ohio made for L James?
May 20th, 2010 at 8:22 am
83: well i like cable because he is open to making changes like assigning tenders to Lawton, Brown, Frye & Eugene.
then re-signing “key” players like Khalif Barnes & Sam Williams … and letting guys like Greg Ellis & J.P. Losman hit the road
wait. nevermind. the opposite!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:25 am
the O’dyole’s have a cool WR can we get one al please
May 20th, 2010 at 8:27 am
RR,
I’m not Rich, but I’m working on it.
I will build my business empire. Auto dealer, real estate, and my baby (B O O).
Lend people money to buy Cars ( transportation) & real estate (homes) from me. I make profit and I earn int!! Hahahahaha
May 20th, 2010 at 8:30 am
drafting Ford & McFadden ahead of FB John Conner.
re-signing Joseph, Cooper & Boschetti for the D-Line.
drafting McClain in the Top 10 with projected starting DT’s Kelly & Bryant up front (2 undrafted guys)
coming soon: making Dick Seymour the NFL’s highest paid defensive player
May 20th, 2010 at 8:30 am
One interesting tidbit was Bush opening up with the first team.
I think it’s pretty clear that McFadden will be used as a “weapon” this year. That will kinda suck for some of the WRs, because DMAC will definitely motion to the slot meaning less reps for some guys at that same spot.
May 20th, 2010 at 8:30 am
he coaches AL sings the players and tenders thats why fat ass had so much slack right
May 20th, 2010 at 8:31 am
drafting Ford & McFadden ahead of FB John Conner.
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The return game and Nickle corner were surely higher needs than fullback. Especially when you factor in that we will run 2 TEs a lot, as well as Bush and McFadden in the backfield together.
May 20th, 2010 at 8:32 am
re-signing Joseph, Cooper & Boschetti for the D-Line.
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Who ????
May 20th, 2010 at 8:33 am
drafting McClain in the Top 10 with projected starting DT’s Kelly & Bryant up front.
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Will be a SERIOUS upgrade from what we had last year!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Raider O,
since scantily clad women cause earthquakes, and now a scantily clad Arab woman is Miss America, I suppose that means the entire U.S. of A. is about to be ripped apart by seisisms. In such a case your previous evacuation plans to “go east” are in need of serious reconsideration.
May 20th, 2010 at 8:34 am
coming soon: making Dick Seymour the NFL’s highest paid defensive player
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Not going to get as much or more than Peppers. But he should certainly get a nice 3 year deal. Dude is without question our best Dline and worth every penny.
reference Trevor Scott on Dline memories!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:34 am
# jhill Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 8:30 am
One interesting tidbit was Bush opening up with the first team.
I think it’s pretty clear that McFadden will be used as a “weapon” this year. That will kinda suck for some of the WRs, because DMAC will definitely motion to the slot meaning less reps for some guys at that same spot.
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yeah, it will be great for us =)
May 20th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Have a great day folks time to go play 18!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:43 am
The return game and Nickle corner were surely higher needs than fullback.
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really?
Huff can play nickel corner imo. we need to get Mike Mitchell on the field more anyway.
plus free agency was DEEP with vets who could fill this role …
return man? Nick Miller is healthy now. Justin Miller was available (signed with AZ now). we picked up Yamon Figurs. plus there are always undrafted kids who returned kicks & punts in college but didn’t do enough as a RB, WR or CB to merit a draft selection
May 20th, 2010 at 8:48 am
reference Trevor Scott on Dline memories!
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Ellis & Scott are/were pass rushers. same with Burgess and Clemons a while back.
base DE’s are ShoNasty, Richardson and now Houston. Cooper, Kelly & Bryant can also fill this role in a pinch
drafting Houston makes Seymour expendable imo. If he’s the player everybody says he was and thinks he will be in the pros
trade Little Richard for Fat Albert today !!!
May 20th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Will be a SERIOUS upgrade from what we had last year!
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it’s yet to be seen. the difference between Kelly/Warren/Morrison and Kelly/Bryant/McClain
May 20th, 2010 at 8:54 am
I won’t be so miffed about passing on Conner & Cody in the draft if we get Hoover & Henderson in free agency …
2 year stopgap, but that’ll give us time to draft eventual replacements NEXT YEAR
undrafted guys like Tonga & Heard can’t be relied upon unless they manage to dominate OTA’s, training camp & preseason!
May 20th, 2010 at 9:00 am
The newly crowned Miss USA, Rima Fakih, explained on Fox & Friends Thursday why she was photographed on a stripper pole in 2007.
The photos were released by the Detroit morning radio show “Mojo in the Morning” less than 24 hours after Fakih beat out Miss Oklahoma, who lost the title after answering a question about illegal immigration.
“It wasn’t pole dancing,” Fakih said of the photos. “It was more of a … promotional event.”
“Have you ever done those pole dancing classes?” she asked the show’s hosts. “That’s what it was. My friend who was a DJ at the station said ‘Why don’t you get up there?’”
Fakih, 23, said she complied, “and a few pictures were snapped, and, of course, they don’t look the best angle as I normally [do].”
May 20th, 2010 at 9:02 am
361 THAT POST IS VERY TRUE
May 20th, 2010 at 9:05 am
crappy refs…
May 20th, 2010 at 9:09 am
phuck it, I think we just lost :/
May 20th, 2010 at 9:15 am
An irate diner allegedly attacked workers in a Daytona Beach, Fla., Wendy’s with a Taser on Monday morning because she didn’t receive the condiments she wanted.
Police say the fast-food fiasco began around 10 a.m. after Melanese Reid, 20, and Katrina Bryant, 23, complained that they weren’t given packets of mayonnaise and mustard in their drive-through order.
May 20th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Fatty…
Bwahahaha, funny shyt
May 20th, 2010 at 9:22 am
better tell Gust/MR to get those orders right next time!
May 20th, 2010 at 9:24 am
FatKidd,
are you hinting that when Cable was trying to break that lamp table and Hanson’s jaw got in the way that it was really about a mayonnaise packet?
May 20th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Hanson’s jaw got in the way that it was really about a mayonnaise packet?
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wouldn’t surprise me!
May 20th, 2010 at 9:28 am
sweden won 4-2, the quarterfinals… :/ dammit
well still the best World championship we ever played…
Still rather good of a nation with only 4000 players =)
May 20th, 2010 at 9:29 am
World Cup, I guess its called…
May 20th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Morning Nation!
Santana Moss received human growth hormones from Dr. Anthony Galea, sources tell the Washington Post.
Though the NFL doesn’t specifically test for HGH — a flaw that must be fixed — it is on the banned substances list. Thus, Moss could easily be suspended if commissioner Roger Goodell determines that he violated the league’s drug policy. Moss will undoubtedly have to explain himself to NFL officials at some point soon. Patriots safety Rodney Harrison was suspended for four games in 2007 after he admitted to using HGH.
Source: Washington Post
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WTF!! I’m starting to think half these dudes on the field are off some schit!
May 20th, 2010 at 9:33 am
DMAC,
based on performance and his lethargy perhaps JRuss was the only one in the league NOT using. Or if he was using performance enhancers he should really look into getting his money back.
May 20th, 2010 at 9:34 am
DMAC…
of course they are
May 20th, 2010 at 9:35 am
JR is addicted to burgers, not pills or injections …
May 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Just in case some of ya’ll missed it.
Raiders on NFL Network Total Access….
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81837e43/Will-Campbell-start
May 20th, 2010 at 9:44 am
JR is addicted to burgers, not pills or injections …
JR was on that BO as well thats why he was slow to
May 20th, 2010 at 9:46 am
JR was on that BO as well thats why he was slow to
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what’s BO? Barack Obama?
May 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Matter Wins Battle Over Anti-Matter
Space.com
Specifically, physicists discovered a 1 percent difference between pairs of muons and antimuons that arise from the decay of particles known as B mesons.
(see, it isn’t completely about the mayonnaise after all.)
no word as to whether any of the physicists quoted Raider HC Tom Cable by saying “I’m geeked!” after the discovery although one did say he got goose bumps.
May 20th, 2010 at 9:52 am
new post!
May 20th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Lame new post
May 20th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
LMN,
As a matter of record, the teams that Bruyneel directed in his ten Tours de France were tested more frequently than any other teams. I’m not going to look it up for you, but it is true. The urine and blood samples from his teams have also been tested YEARS later by the French, and no rider has ever tested positive under those circumstances, either. The only other teams and/or riders to undergo this type of scrutiny were those caught up in the large, multi-sport and multi-rider doping rings that have been discovered (Operacion Puerto for one, and the current investigation being carried out by Italian authorities. Teams and riders not implicated in these scandals have not endured anywhere close to the scrutiny that Bruyneel’s teams have, and his teams have done nothing except win a lot of bike races. It is now common practice to test retroactively for substances that could not be tested for in previous years, but only because there are now tests for some of those things, and the tests didn’t exist before. This is a relatively recent development and only Bruyneel’s teams were treated this way by the French before it became standard WADA policy. That testing has produced more than a few positives, sanctions and suspensions, and you really expect anyone to believe that the only reason Bruyneel’s teams haven’t tested positive for any banned substances is because they’re CLEVERER that the rest?
As far as your comments about Bruyneel and other riders that doped back in the day, you’re comparing apples to oranges. There were very few banned substances in those days, almost no testing, and a different culture in the peloton. Today, there is widespread rider, team and sponsor opposition to doping and the testing is more sophistacated than ever before. There is even a “biological passport” that riders from the Pro Tour teams are required to submit that is monitored for fluctuations in a rider’s blood values throughout the season. An odd reading can result in a rider’s being suspended and fired from his team, and a positive dope test isn’t even required. One rider being fired can (and has) resulted in sponsors pulling their support, leaving other (innocent) riders and team staff without jobs.
There are more than a few people out there that don’t like the fact that an American is the face of international cycling, and has won the most prestigiuos bike race in the world seven times. If you know how the French view the Belgians, you already know how they feel about Bruyneel. They’ve been trying to nail Bruyneel and Armstrong for ten years now, and have failed, all while catching scores of other riders. If there was something there, they would have found it by now.
Maybe you do need to be taught about cycling.
May 20th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
i heard yesterday j russell is working out to get ready to play this year (not going to happen)but is it just me,or is this guy as dumb as a stump,now he want’s to work-out,he had the key’s to an N.F.L team,and he did everything he could to not take blame,for his mistakes,the one position you don’t throw anyone under the bus,one guy said it right he’s the second worst draft pick in raider history.SO THAT GIVES ME AN IDEA!!! WHO WAS THE ALL TIME WORST PICK IN RAIDER HISTORY.I SAY MARC WILSON.WHO IS YOU’RE PICK, THANK’S RAIDER FOR LIFE.
May 20th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
How do you get rid of mr,;What, was he lurking so he could post 1st(&2nd)? I almost couldn’t continue and read all your great comments. Or, is he just part of the fun? He does get tiresome. Been reading you all for almost two years and still trying to figure out the weird dynamics in here. Don’t usually post ’cause there’s already hundreds of posts by the time I get here.
by the way, are old white people allowed?
December 4th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
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