Can Kiffin coach? Now we’ll know
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 at 7:07 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Nobody was quite sure when Lane Kiffin received the overhead projector treatment courtesy of Al Davis if he could coach or not.
It was no more clear when he surfaced at Tennessee, where things remained muddled with a 7-6 record after a single season before leaving for what he called his “dream job” at USC.
After winning 12 of 33 games as a head coach in the NFL and the Southeastern Conference, Kiffin has a chance to go well beyond his words and prove himself.
If he keeps USC afloat with the loss of 30 scholarships over the next three years and survives the two years of bowl exile to return the Trojans to their rightful place atop the whatever-they’re-going-to-call-it conference, there will be no more doubting young Lance.
(To review, because I’ve received this question a time or three, Davis called him `Lance’ at his introductory press conference, and to Davis-watchers and Raider-watchers everywhere, he’ll never be known as anything else)
Former USC coach Pete Carroll, Kiffin’s coaching mentor other than his father, said he is shocked by the sanctions imposed by the NCAA. Kiffin did his best Sgt. Schulz routine before the media, saying he saw nothing and knew nothing regarding any improprieties.
Never mind that Kiffin started coaching at USC in 2001, became recruiting coordinator in 2004, and that the recruiting coordinator knows everything that has gone on in their program well before they take over the role.
And disregard the fact that Kiffin had issues with the NCAA during his short-lived stay in Tennessee.
Who knows, he may be longing for the days where the worst that could happen was losing a couple of OTAs for working the guys too hard.
They’re probably wondering at 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway and in Knoxville if Kiffin will be once again on the move, leaving wreckage in his wake.
What if the Trojans can Mike Garrett and bring in an A.D. who thinks all vestiges of the Carroll era _ of which Kiffin was a major player _ should be erased?
Early indications are the Trojans will appeal and stand their ground, with Kiffin shrugging his shoulders and separating himself as much as possible from a fate he likely helped create.
That may not be enough to satisfy Davis or the Knoxville hordes, but at least we’ll find out if Kiffin can coach.
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June 10th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I hope young Lance crashes and burns. Serves him right.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Karma is a hideous bittch Goddess.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
for all the Kiffin-loyalists….he is now roasting in his own juices.
He played the game from the start and is not the “innocent victim” of this USC situation.
He was a key player in it and is now receiving poetic justice for all his moves.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
what goes around comes around…but it is a rare joy to see when it actually comes around.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
So Lance claims he knew NOTHING of any recruiting improprieties even tho he was the recruiting coordinator? Where have I heard the words “professional liar” before?
June 10th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
I used to stick up for Kiff, Boy was I wrong. what a douche!
June 10th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Russell Crowe?
1) Synchronicity
2) Gladiator
3) LA Confidential
4) Beautiful Mind
….you need more?
June 10th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Kiffin oozes “Real MaddenRaider-esque” it was never me and I was never wrong-ness.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
NFLN is talking about how it was “stupid” for Buffalo not to grab Jason Campbell like the Raiders did.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
# Random Drug Tester Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Russell Crowe?
1) Synchronicity
2) Gladiator
3) LA Confidential
4) Beautiful Mind
….you need more?
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The Insider honorable mention
June 10th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Sorry Lynn, TJ will never give honourable mention to Russell Crowe.
Unless it was Jamarcus Russell Crowe.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Lance created the whole “I’m in” thing, got everyone on board, and was the first one “out”.
I hope he ends up under a bridge one day.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
hahahaahah LMFAO….
I have been saying for months now that Lame Kitten will get his day. As an earlier post said it best, POETIC JUSTICE BABY!!!!!
Where are all you Kitten lovers now?
What goes around comes around batches! You build your whole career on lies and deception and that shytt catches up to you in the long term. At least Caroll was smart enough to get the fck out. Kitten was too stupid to come back to the same shytt he started.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
lance kiffin should leave usc and head over to bp they could use some liars now.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Kiffin played “the game” so hard that payback came back real soon!
June 10th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Can’t wait til Texas and Oklahoma come to the Coliseum to whip the crap out the trojans on a regular basis. No Bowls for SC til 2012 lol
June 10th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
kiffin for governor of kalifornia
June 10th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ag4nkSh7Q&feature=related
Sgt Kiffin
June 10th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Muhsin “Moose” Muhammmed retired.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Where is Rich? That guy is funny.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Keith Olbermann worst person in the World? lane kiffin
June 10th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Real MaddenRaider is the guy that got used and dumped by Jon Gruden, and then used and dumped by Lane Kiffin, and is now “really pi$$ed” at Al Davis.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Where is that DUDE guy on here? He’s a big time Trojan rubber lover. I remember last year he challenged me to bring up any infractions….lmao.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Dude = RaiderRon
June 10th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Wow. Kawakami is now writing articles praising DHB? The kid must look phenomenal for that guy to throw the Raiders a bone. Can’t wait to see him in game action. Would be awesome if he tears it up this year. It’d bring some much-needed firepower to the offense, DHB seems like a cool guy, and it would silence some of the media jackazzes who’ve giggled like schoolgirls while trashing the Raiders the last few seasons.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
RealMaddenRaider= lance kiffin
June 10th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I would not be surprised if Al Davis got a hand in the background with the infraction committee. This is by far one of the harshest punishment (deservedly) for a big time program.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Chris,
At the very least, DHB is catching the ball in non-contact. If he can’t catch the ball in non-contact, then we have some serious issues.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
NFLN is talking about how it was “stupid” for Buffalo not to grab Jason Campbell like the Raiders did.
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How did a team like Buffalo not make that move? I’d be surprised if the Bills aren’t picking No. 1 in 2011.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
How ya doin’ Raider O?
That’s what I always thought too. If they’re not the same person, they have very similar “personalities”. Or lack thereof.
Legalize it!
June 10th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Aig,
That was a problem for him last year though, so it shows progress.
The other thing that stands out is that aside from just catching the ball, Jerry Mac has noted that virtually every catch is clean. Last year and even in college it seemed like when he actually did catch the ball he was juggling it so much that it negated his speed and ability to rack up yards after the catch. I’d rather see him catch 7/10 smoothly and in stride than catch 9/10 where he’s fighting it and stopping his stride to secure the ball.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Lance created the whole “I’m in” thing, got everyone on board, and was the first one “out”.
I hope he ends up under a bridge one day.
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Ahh yeah, all the little “Im In’rs”. I remember.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Jason Campbell is everything that Jamarcus Russell is not…and everything that Bruce Gradkowski is…inside and NFL QB’s body.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Cable sounds open to running back committee
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on June 10, 2010 8:39 PM ET
When the offseason started, Raiders coach Tom Cable wanted an every down running back to emerge.
Now he appears to be reconsidering the plan to ditch the two-back approach with Michael Bush and Darren McFadden.
“Each one of them has their own strength but they both show up every time we come out here. I actually think their both (No. 1s) and I think it’s a great deal we got going here,” Cable said.
Cable expressed hope that McFadden would become that true No. 1 in March, but that has yet to happen.
“I think it’s a mentality thing. I think that we do talk about it,” Cable said, in reference to McFadden’s struggles running between the numbers. “I think we’re doing some things [during practice drills] that actually help him a little bit in terms of ball security and having to get down near the ground and keep your balance, those kind of things. But I think he hears it and he’ll do something about it. I believe that.”
Coachspeak translation: We’d love for McFadden to be the guy, but we’re trying to cut down on high draft pick scholarships around here.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
KoolKell was never in…and never will be.
BIG SURPRISE!
June 10th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Buckeye,
What’s up bro? What’s the word there about King James? I think he will stay.
Go Bucks!!
Go Raiders!!
Go Cavs!!
June 10th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
The question as to whether or not Kiffin can coach is yet to be answered. However, the question as to whether or not Al Davis can run an NFL team anymore has been answered, clearly, time and time again over the course of the past decade: NO!
June 10th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Chris,
It was obvious the guy was pressing last year. His problems started on draft day. Being the controversial “reach” pick. The classless behavior by the BSPN clowns Dilfer and Carter. The guy was always trying to justify his draft status.
Then when he struggled, it just snowballed. He lost all confidence. Kinda like a batter in a slump, where the baseball looks like a marble comin in at 90 mph.
Somebody, I believe 30 yr Raider mentioned it. I was looking for Bruce Campbell highlights, and there was one featuring DHB from the previous year. Showed a nice TD rec from Maryland. Split the defenders, elevated and caught the ball at it’s highest point. Nice catch. Looked fluid and natural. I thought man, that doesn’t look anything like the rookie who seemed to fight every catch in Oakland. Even his TD vs Dallas, he double clutched.
If this guy can get it going, that would be huge.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Real maddenraider…who are you going to hitch your wagon to now?
June 10th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
by the way…glad to see that you have learned to properly use “whether” instead of “rather”.
That means your prolonged stay here has not been without benefit.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
What ex Raider coach that moved on to greener pastures are you going to spend all of your time smearing now?
June 10th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
RealMaddenRaider as far as you defending Lane Kiffin You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to an attorney.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
because you have done nothing but prove you are NOT a Raider’s fan, and probably not really a sports fan at all, because you know nothing about sports.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
F’n Wallace gets t’d. Who didn’t see this coming?
June 10th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
RMR…you are the one who follows ex-Raiders to “greener pastures”, the real Raider fans stay here cheering for the Raiders.
Unlike yourself.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
And you’ve done nothing but prove that you’re an idiot who will toe the Raider company line even when evidence to the contrary is right in your lap, jagoff.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
I’m cheering for the Raiders. I’m cheering for Al Davis to retire, which will finally enable us to win. He’s the reason we dont’ win. He’s a perpetual f’n tumor to everything positive there is about the Raiders. By wanting Al gone, I’m rooting for this team. Because they can NOT win with him.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
quite the opposite RMR…I can disagree with moves or strategies they might employ without having to withdraw my “love” for them, or try to start a “boycott” of the Raiders.
How is that working out for you? getting a lot of buy-in? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
June 10th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Lane Kiffin a serial coach?
June 10th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Fat Kidd, I’ve never defended Kiffin. He’s a grown man who makes his own decisions. I did say I’d rather have him as a coach than some coward like Cable who will buckle under Al.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
How’s my boycott working out? I don’t know. How many games sold out last year?
June 10th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
lane kiffin serial team killer?
June 10th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
let’s analyze this…RMR hates Cable and Davis (they are ugly or fat and ugly)
loves Jon Gruden (Chuckie), Lane Kiffin (Wonderboy), Jeff Garcia (looks great in tight pants)…smells like an 49er fan to me.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
What team did Kiffin kill? Surely not the Raiders. They sucked long before he got here and long after he left.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Oh, is it 49er fan today?
Yesterday it’s Bronco fan.
The day before that it’s Charger fan.
Think I’ve been accused of being a Chief fan a couple of times.
Of course, I was a Bucs fan when Gruden was there, too.
And now, of course, it’s the Niners.
Just spin the wheel and decide what team I’m a fan of today. It’s easier than facing the facts about your hero Al that I bring up.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
RMR…give me a Raider won/loss prediction for this year.
I will bet they do better than what you say.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
5-11. I’ve only said so every single day for the past 6 months.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:57 pm
And, what gig is better, USC or the Oakland Raiders? At present day? USC. By a long shot. Especially the way Davis pays his coaches anyway. Safe to say Kiffin landed on his feet. Has Al? If team results have any say in it, no.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
not accusing you of anything other than being a fan of pretty and easy things to be a fan of for a guy of your make-up.
You are not a Raider fan, that’s all I keep saying, and it pi$$es off us real Raider fans that you blaspheme that with your moniker and your constant diatribes.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
8-8
June 10th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
5-11 will be my prediction every year that Al Davis is in charge, so you won’t need to ask next year at this time, either; you know, when you’re crying and accusing me of being a traitor because I don’t have faith after an 8th straight losing season.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
5-11. I’ve only said so every single day for the past 6 months.
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Good…now you are on record.
I will bet you $1000 that they do better than that.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
FAt Kidd, I stand by that. With the sanctions, USC is STILL a better gig than the Raiders.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
fat kidd Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:57 pm
And, what gig is better, USC or the Oakland Raiders? At present day? USC. By a long shot. Especially the way Davis pays his coaches anyway. Safe to say Kiffin landed on his feet. Has Al? If team results have any say in it, no.
…………………..KIFFIN LANDED ON HIS ASS.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
only to you RMR who has no knowledge, honour, or experience in the field of sports
June 10th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I choose to comment here anonymously, so a personal bet is out of the question. If the Raiders top my 5 win prediction, I will have no choice but to be humbled and admit I was wrong. If my prediction does hold up, however, I’ll have the luxury to say I’m right (again), and of course you’ll go back to crying about me not being a real fan.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Goodnight everybody.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
What knowledge, honor, or experience do you have in the field of sports? I haven’t seen any sign of it.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Not true RMR…you are always not a real fan.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
I look for a way for us to win, with what we have, you refuse to stop talking sh!t until everything is done the way you wish or want (which is founded in non-experience) and refuse to cheer for the Raiders or support them until you get your silly childish way.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Oh, screw you, moron. Your definition of a real fan is someone simply blocks out the fact that the Raiders have sucked for 7 straight years and still have the same GM. Screw you and your definition of a fan.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
I look at the only way for us to win, and that is Al leaving.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
What knowledge, honor, or experience do you have in the field of sports? I haven’t seen any sign of it.
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Anybody who has the same would recognize suck, the fact that you don’t just supports my argument.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
suck = such (Freudian slip)
June 10th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Look, I’m sure your mom forced you away from your t.v. and into some flag football league or something as a kid. If you cant to count that as football experience, be my guest. I can tell you this much, though. You don’t know ANYTHING about the Raiders. Your knowledge of the Raiders consists of what you WANT to believe. None of it is based on reality.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
there are many ways to win….Raiders win our way…our way is to do it our way…our owner chooses to do it his way…that is the Raider way…and therefore it is Ok with us Raider fans…because that is our way…to do it your own way.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
The Raiders do win their own way. 5 times a year, tops.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
I know the only reason you want to cheer for the Raiders is to make you look cool…however, they need to win the Super Bowl every year to make you look remotely cool.
That is why you hate them so much, the rest of are Raider fans because we are Raider fans…win, lose, or tie.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
OK, explain to me, how cheering for the Raiders makes ANYONE look cool anymore, considering they haven’t had a team in nearly a decade? You’re losing it, now.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
# Random Drug Tester Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
we are Raider fans…win, lose, or tie.
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I love how you include “win” in there, as if that’s been a common result.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
You are just a little wee wordsmith who needs a successful team to bolster his image with the women.
Sorry for your luck…try being a man on your own, and having a team that you cheer for, just because you like them….all the time.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Actually, women might respect you more for being a solid, loyal, and true fan, “rather” than a front-running pretender with no substance.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
OK, explain to me, how cheering for the Raiders makes ANYONE look cool anymore, considering they haven’t had a team in nearly a decade? You’re losing it, now.
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explains your anger pretty accurately.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
SWEET SWEET NECTAR OF JUSTICE!
This is truly karma at its best. You turn your back on enough people that helped you in order to serve yourself and you will get exactly what you (thought) you wanted. There will be no glory Lane’s reign in SoCal. Lets see if A. his ego can take 2 years of no spotlight and B. If he can recruit players that don’t care about not playing for a national championship or even a bowl game…Who knows maybe he won’t even need those extra 30 scholarships.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Chris in NY Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
NFLN is talking about how it was “stupid” for Buffalo not to grab Jason Campbell like the Raiders did.
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How did a team like Buffalo not make that move? I’d be surprised if the Bills aren’t picking No. 1 in 2011.
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That might be the long term “plan” for Buffalo. Bottom out and completetly rebuild.
On another note,
At some point Lance will have to grow and realize he is no longer Monte’s little boy, stop holding his breath and be accountable for his actions.
June 10th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Wow, thanks for the inside info on how to get women. It’s all about choosing a sports team and sticking with them. Is that how you became such a pimp?
June 10th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
RMR…you always miss the point, you are consistently naive and gullible, jump on every rumour and preach it as gospel until it turns out to be untrue, and then try to unspin yourself.
Must get tiring to be you…but you obviously have the time and desire.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
You know, I’m going to give it a try. I’m going to throw on the Raider gear tomorrow and see if the hotties just start flocking to me. Funny, it doesn’t work for all of the Raider fan dorks I know who sport their gear and get in arguments in public with people who say that the Raiders won’t win until Al retires. But maybe they just have a harem of ladies waiting for them at home. It won’t hurt to try.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
NorthernD Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
On another note,
At some point Lance will have to grow and realize he is no longer Monte’s little boy, stop holding his breath and be accountable for his actions.
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Yeah, that’s what pro football and college football are all about…growing fields for spoiled pieces of cr@p.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
RMR…any approach would be better than the one you use in here.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
what if you threw holy water on rmr would he admit he was wrong?
June 10th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Don’t forget about the appeal process. NCAA already got its message across, for PR purposes, making them look tough on violations, etc. We’re talking USC, big money lost. I see them giving USC their bowl eligibility back, and some of the scholarships, through the appeal process.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
You are probably right about that RMR.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
likely similar to Roethlisberger’s, 6 games and no practice, or if you’re good between now and a few months from now, 4 games and you can practice with the team.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
No New Post!
June 10th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
I don’t think Roethlisberger can go 4 months without screwing up. Did you read the SI article? If even a fraction of it was true, he’s a serious thug.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
DHB continues to get thumbs up reviews. There’s noway of knowing if his good start is attributed from not having JaMeatloaf around or if he was on this path already. Im pulling for the kid!
Come preseason I will be focused on DHB, JC, and McClain. Can’t wait!
June 10th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Cool quotes from DHB on Campbell.
Maybe the change of scenery is working nicely, and quite frankly the Bay Area is much more of a lively place than DC, which is one giant shythole.
Some better weather, hotter chicks, and Campbell seems ready to kick it up a notch. That’s what I ‘m talking about.
Oh yeah…….. Say Queensbrick!!!
June 10th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Lane Kiffin will go 13-12 the next two years, than get fired and USC will bring in a real coach when it is time to go back to bowl games.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
This was posted at 7:07pm what do you want? Jerry’s dessert menu ?
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# Random Drug Tester Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
No New Post!
June 10th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
MistaBrown Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
DHB continues to get thumbs up reviews. There’s noway of knowing if his good start is attributed from not having JaMeatloaf around or if he was on this path already. Im pulling for the kid!
Come preseason I will be focused on DHB, JC, and McClain. Can’t wait!
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I’ve gone on record saying DHB will be a flat out bust.
It’s nice to read all the glowing comments coming out of the OTA’s.
I’d gladly eat my words if DHB continues to make strides and becomes a productive WR.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Laker fans are quiet..
Good deal.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Boston should have won by 20 tonight, made it a statement game. Down 2-1 and they have to fight that hard just to tie the series? Evil’s likely to prevail again this year.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Sorry Jerry’s fiancee
June 10th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Not to make light of a serious matter, but can you imagine the Carnival Of Low Self-Esteem that awaits Roethlisberger when finally decides it’s time to “settle down”? I’m no expert on this kind of thing, but I’m gonna take a wild guess that very few ads on Match.com, e-Harmony or the like include the line, “LOOKING FOR 2-X ACCUSED RAPIST”.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Laker’s in 6…not because I like the Laker’s but because Boston looks weak.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Northern the last 4 or 5 games DHB didnt play. I think they shut him down when he was able to play, just my opinion not a fact. It got him focused and ready for 2010, lets hope. DHB’s off season probably begun in November 2009.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Don’t forget about the appeal process. NCAA already got its message across, for PR purposes, making them look tough on violations, etc. We’re talking USC, big money lost. I see them giving USC their bowl eligibility back, and some of the scholarships, through the appeal process.
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Under most circumstances I would agree with that. However, I think Kiffin was too involved in the recruiting process to let it slide. The NCAA also went after him for a violation at Tennessee.
A different coach and they might just let it slide, but I think they’ll stick it to Kiffin.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Northern D, the NCAA loves money more than you hate Kiffin.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
MistaBrown,
I agree. I think they shut him down last year and hoped for a fresh start this year. They sat him out down the stretch to keep him from losing all his confidence.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
RDT, agreed. Boston should have slaughtered them tonight. They had to fight too hard just to tie it up, when the Lakers still have home court advantage. I see the Lakers winning the next 2.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
To be honest, I laugh at every single one of these athlete’s that fall victim to themselves, because they are so undeserving of the honours bestowed upon them.
I pull for the class acts like Dave Winfield, Bernie Williams, and others who add some class to the world with their riches.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
The Real MaddenRaider,
I don’t hate Kiffin. Just disappointed in him.
USC is a big money maker, no doubt, and easily the biggest draw on the west coast.
Might be nice to see another Pac-10 team rise up on the National stage.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
It starts when they’re in high school. We put star athletes on a pedestal, let them get away with murder. The only ones who seem to handle it right are ones with good parents. I picture Roethlisberger’s parents as the type of morons who always think their son is right and blame the other kid.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Kobe was making some 3’s tonight.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
All the more reasons for the NCAA to back off their stance in the appeal process, ND.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Unfortunately you make more headlines for being a big loser as opposed to making headlines for doing things the way they should be done.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
30 for 30 Straigh outta LA is on next up here….Is it worth watching?
June 10th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
breaking news =Al Davis purchases USC for undisclosed amount,says he will make coaching changes.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
It’s a decent film. Just don’t bring it up to Br ien. Sensitive topic. Cube said in the film that the Raiders belong in LA, and now Bri en and his dad are looking for him. Cube has to be petrified.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
RMR,
Having USC sit out a couple of Bowls may create more interest in the Pac-10. Right now it’s just the Trojans and everyone else fighting for 2nd.
I know I’d like to see another west coast team make a legit bid for a National title.
I had a UCLA hat years ago. I wouldn’t mind going out a picking up a new one.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Al Davis doesn’t have the money to buy Ohlone Community College.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
BTW, Bri en will be in here any second now that Boston won.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
What ESPN is it on, RDT? I don’t have it on any of them.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
ND the NCAA doesn’t care about competition they care about money. I see them easing up on the sanctions.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Lakers are in trouble without Bynum.
These 91-89 games are terrible to watch.
Reminds me of the Knicks/Heat games back in the day. It really looked like both teams would be stuck in the 30’s at half time, lol!
Unwatchable!
June 10th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
“I’m just going to focus on who’s here now — Jason’s here,” Heyward-Bey said. “He’s focused, he’s ready. And he really wants to do well out here. A quarterback like that, I’m happy that he’s on our team right now.”
“Everybody’s wanting to go out to eat, go over to San Fran, get some dinner, go to the movies or something,” Heyward-Bey said. “It’s more of a team this year.
“I don’t know if that’s because Jason came, but the teammates we have here all want to come together and be one.”
WOW. If this is true for all players, than the one thing that Al says is not important but yet every winning team has, has come to the Raiders. CHEMISTRY.
Let’s mix all these elements we have in our team and watch the fireworks light up the NFL!
as always, GO RAIDERS!!!
June 10th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
#3. said it best.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
“separating himself as much as possible from a fate he likely helped create.”
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Amen Jerry. Amen.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
127. Halelujah bruther.
Lets hope so. I’d feel better about that if someone hadn’t narc’ed to the NFLPA.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
I think this latest scandal involving Kiffin is proof positive Davis was right about firing Lance projector style or no.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Chris in NY Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Wow. Kawakami is now writing articles praising DHB? The kid must look phenomenal for that guy to throw the Raiders a bone. Can’t wait to see him in game action. Would be awesome if he tears it up this year. It’d bring some much-needed firepower to the offense, DHB seems like a cool guy, and it would silence some of the media jackazzes who’ve giggled like schoolgirls while trashing the Raiders the last few seasons.
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ya, like that ahole chris carter.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
fat kidd Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
breaking news =Al Davis purchases USC for undisclosed amount,says he will make coaching changes.
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ROFLMFAO!!!!! That would be dope!
June 10th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Al Davis hired Lance Kiffin because Steve Sarkasian backed out on him at the last minute before Training Camp, or however late it was.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
The Al Davis-Lance Kiffin hire, begat the Tom Cable hire.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
132. He-ll like everyone on draft day, like many on this board!~
I’ve been of a mind since they took him he was a project and have had his back.
I backed Russell till the end. Diff case ehre though.
Russell, I just couldn’t belive someone would pzz away an opportunity like that.
Yuck…last I’ll say about that.
Go DHB!
Still waiting to see them in pads with contact though before I annoint him.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
He didn’t have to hire Lance but Lance lied and conned his way into that job. The others under consideration would’ve been looked at closer. But that kid sold Big Al a bill of goods. Then Big Al had to try and make it work under less than favorable circumstances. And there were people in here cursing him for not turning the entire organization over to that overambitious idiot.
Now he has someone he can trust and you see the difference he much more trusting and amicable to a working relationship.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
No Big Al bought a bill of goods.
After he was out of other options.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Raiders: 10-6 in 2010. Book it.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Not a bad idea to put some bucks on them at probably 75/1 or 100/1 (haven’t looked lately) to win the Super Bowl. Just sayin’.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Boy you are very ignorant KK no team is out of options much less the Oakland Raiders. He had tons of assistants such as Ryan and on and on…. stop being a sucker of your own bias. There are only 32 of these jobs and 2-300 applicants.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
I think this latest scandal involving Kiffin is proof positive Davis was right about firing Lance projector style or no.
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Sure. Davis cracks the DaVinci code on Kiffin’s flaws. Just one year after he hires him and promises he’ll be better than Gruden.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
# KoolKell Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
The Al Davis-Lance Kiffin hire, begat the Tom Cable hire.
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Good point. Al’s really moved on from the whole Kiffin thing when his current head coach was Kiffin’s o-line sled jockey.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
priesttj Says:
June 10th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Lance lied and conned his way into that job.
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Really?
How did he do that?
Did he give him an ID with the name Vince Lombardi?
June 10th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
The old Al Davis may be rising from the ashes, and the other 31 teams in the NFL should be afraid if this is the case.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
At the very least he has them back on the radar screen. If campbell is as legit as it seems he is they will be a factor in this division this year.
If we can run the ball with this speed we have outside, that 1960’s offense everyone keeps laughing about will be envogue. Most in here think that offense is something to laugh at but that offense won the SB last year.
It is a wideopen stretch the field offense that makes the defense spread out and defend every blade of grass. And you hit the seams with speed and explosion. Utilizing the HB’s and the TE’s in the passing game. It brings extreme pressure to bare on any defense. You must match up with athletes instead of schemes if you don’t have the athletes to match up you’ll get smoked.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
lane kiffin will be replaced at usc by monica lewinsky no doubt she will blow a few.
June 11th, 2010 at 12:08 am
Mike Martz is installing that same offense in Chicago. With the speed they have if Cutler cuts down on the t/o’s they will look similar to the Saints.
Most teams don’t have the kind of speed I’m speaking of in fact very few teams do. But Hester, DHB and Moss are the kind of athletes I’m talking about. The 49ers don’t scare anyone with their speed they want to get a mismatch with their TE but that’s about it. The Raiders have it everywhere, they can attack you in short zones and over the top.
Most teams will put a man deep but he has to acct for the TE over the middle and with ZM he can’t lift thet top of the defense like that. He has to play it honest. All DHB needs is for the deep man to talk a false step and it’s over he can’t recover in time to stop a score. A 2deep zone is a joke against this offense if Campbell is on, and the playcalling is good you’ll destroy a cover2. Most cover2 defenses employ slower more physical corners and DHB is bigger than any corner in this league and much faster than most he will be a nightmare to defend if he continues to develope.
June 11th, 2010 at 12:12 am
But we are getting way ahead of ourselves we wont know if this is real for a couple of months. By the 3rd preseason game you’ll know if Campbell can make it happen. And if DHB can practice at this level in pads, it’s over……….forget about it!!
June 11th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Perfect! Kiffin gets screwed! Couldn’t happen to a bigger jackass.
And Carroll says “the university didn’t know anything about it” (nod, nod, wink, wink).
Carroll sure knows when to leave.
Maybe this is a year of good things happening to…Al Davis.
June 11th, 2010 at 12:17 am
at week 16 the raiders 15-0 will they play their starters or rest them for the playoffs?
June 11th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Fat kidd
the koolaids overflowing huh? well let’s wait and see what camp looks like first. However this is when you biuld confidence and timing and a belief. If they can continue to biuld on this they can be damn good by midseason. With this defense and the ability to put up points is something we haven’t seen since the SB year ‘02. It’s almost scary to mention an offense in Oakland again. Wont that be something?
June 11th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Heisman trophy winner, MVP of Super Bowl XV, and two-time Raiders Super Bowl winning QB, Jim Plunkett, sat down with Greg Papa on Comcast Sports’ Chronicle Live recently to talk some Raiders football. Plunkett, who won 66 percent of the games he started from 1978-1986 in Silver and Black, opened up on the release of JaMarcus Russell, what he thinks Jason Campbell brings to the team and his assessment of the offseason.
Plunkett was asked if he was surprised by the release of QB JaMarcus Russell.
“Well, its three years, I don’t think they’ve seen much progress in the young kid,” Plunkett replied. “I like JaMarcus, I think he’s a good, fine young man, but I don’t think they saw the dedication and hard work that you need in today’s game.
“The NFL is not only what you do on the field, but what you do off the field as well; in preparation, film study, being with your teammates. You want to get the feeling that this guy is your leader, your guy, the guy you can put your faith in when it comes down to the last two minutes and they just didn’t see that in him; they didn’t see much progress and for them it was just time to move on.”
He’s right on the mark, JaMarcus showed only a fondness for studying the latest fashion faux-pas and the direction of the nearest Popeyes resteraunt on his vehicle’s navigation system.Being with his teammates was not high on Russell’s priorety list and dedication and hard work probably would’ve had to have been tattooed backwards on his forehead for him to think about it every once in a while.
Papa asked Plunkett if he thought Jason Campbell could be the guy to get the Raiders back to the playoffs.
“I think he’ll certainly be much improved in that position than JaMarcus was,” Plunkett said in a stuttering attempt at political correctness. “He’ll make the Raiders a better football team offensively, he doesn’t make as many mistakes, he had a high percentage, I think it was a little over 65 percent, this year in Washington.
“You know I don’t know him that well, I haven’t been to training camp much this offseason so I really don’t have a real good feel for him, but it’s certainly going to be an improvement. We’re going to be a better football team because of Jason Campbell.”
I couldn’t agree more with Plunkett. Just his completion percentage alone is outstanding compared to Russell’s. Campbell played only one more season than Russell, yet his 55 TD passes dwarf Russell’s 18. In addition, Campbell has thrown for well over 6,000 more yards than Russell did. His career rating mark is nearly 20 points higher and Campbell has started every single one of his last 32 games and had a string of 20 consecutive games startedprior to that. Even if Campbell doesn’t start for the Raiders he will certainly push Bruce Gradkowski for the job and keep Gradkowski working hard to keep his job.
Plunkett offered the following as a closing statement.
“I’m excited about the Raiders chances of being a better football team, getting in the playoff race in the AFC West, and just being better all around,” the former Raiders gunslinger shot. “I like their draft picks this year. I think they got a lot of help. They brought in a linebacker from Alabama who is a stud and he should be able to help us in that middle spot. And overall, I think we’ll be a better football team, coach is back for another year and I think that will add some continuity to this Raiders football team.”
June 11th, 2010 at 12:37 am
I think all being said Campbell needed the Raisers and the Raiders needed Campbell. It just might be the right player at the right time in the right place. Sometimes it just comes down to something as simple as TIMING………period
June 11th, 2010 at 3:47 am
Couldn’t really careless ’bout Kiffin and his college team.
June 11th, 2010 at 4:36 am
—”Early indications are the Trojans will appeal and stand their ground, with Kiffin shrugging his shoulders and separating himself as much as possible from a fate he likely helped create”—
Jerry, Jerry, Jerry… not are you become laze and only tweats but now you are even become weak..
well he only distanced himself (according to you), not like Carroll who ran away hiding his head in the sand.. thats a coward.. why does any reporters with respect for himself dig in that.. its ALWAYS the big boss fault, why are americans so afraid of accountability ? its always the middle leaders you bite in the throat… Scooter Libby, Kiffin x2, Powell, Tenet, et cetera…
its what we in europe call the german routine, after WW2 most of those in jails were middle leaders, they paid the price for the one in charge…
at USC, Pete Carroll was in charge in any way, Bush was in charge, Rumsfeld, chaney, wolfowitz was in charge during both bush reigns and did horrible stuff each time, and each time its fools like Oliver North and Scooter libby who gets blame..
Of course if Carroll is to blame so will Kiffin be, but its should always be the head that takes the blame, thats a part of the job-description, thats why they get paid the most, its about chances and risks, and the Head should always be accountable..
If the Head doesnt know what his people do, when they do something illegal, well then the Head is to blame, he wasnt in control of his staff.. if he KNOWS what the do when they do something illegal he yet to blame..
Stand up America, start demanding accountability, it would suit you, and the american people actually deserve it..
June 11th, 2010 at 5:37 am
about it u can get some informatiom from here:
June 11th, 2010 at 5:53 am
Good Morning Nation!!! Happy Aloha Friday to you all!!!
LMN, Neilb…How are you fellas?
Neil, I agree…I don’t care about Kiff and what if he ca coach…and LMN…yes, for some reason, accountability has fallen short. If everyone holds accountability, this will probably be a better place (the world)!
June 11th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Hoefully this kid is healthy … he hasn’t played much over the past 3 seasons so he’s a real longshot, practice squad might be good for him.
Jim Harbaugh on Stanford’s OT Allen Smith:
“Many of the scouts that were coming here were projecting him to be drafted in the 1st or 2nd round.”
From cnnsi.com:
“Biography: Broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore in 2005 when he played eight games with the first team at right tackle. Started 12 games the next season on the left side. Tore his patella tendon three games into the 2007 season, which ended his campaign.
Positives: One-time highly rated offensive lineman still trying to make his way back from injury. Athletic, strong at the point of attack, and gets movement run blocking. Engulfs defenders at the point of attack, removes them from the action and works hard to finish blocks. Sized well and uses his frame as an advantage.
Negatives: Haphazard in his movement, and lacks footwork sliding out to protect the edge. Bends at the waist, blocks with a narrow base, and lacks balance.
Analysis: Early in his Stanford career, Smith was highly considered by NFL scouts before he was set back with injury. Offers possibilities at guard if he is healthy and improves his overall blocking mechanics.”
June 11th, 2010 at 6:37 am
post #47 MR says “I’m cheering for the Raiders.”
LOL!
June 11th, 2010 at 6:38 am
good morning AM crew!
Neil, LMN, Hwnrdr, Marley …
Mr. Brown: ya here?
June 11th, 2010 at 6:39 am
I’ll believe that when I see it, so I guees I won’t believe it!
Good Morning Rockstar!
June 11th, 2010 at 6:40 am
MR follows that with a stunning 5-11 prediction
HAHA!
June 11th, 2010 at 6:42 am
cheering for the Raiders to win 5 games = sad.
I’m cheering for the Raiders to be a playoff team, but my realistic prediction in Year #1 with Jackson/Campbell and no DT’s is 8-8
June 11th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Morning HwnRdr…
An yup I think you are right…
just saw the cutest thing, Desmond Tutu, wearing a huge knitted hat and big gloves, all yellow/green of course =)
June 11th, 2010 at 6:44 am
just saw the cutest thing
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LMN,
the cutest thing = Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
June 11th, 2010 at 6:46 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 6:40 am
MR follows that with a stunning 5-11 prediction
HAHA!
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Im rooting for the raiders as well as MR, and realistic I think we will end 6-10, and with rose-colored glasses i hope we ned 8-8, but I dont believe it…
if we go 6-10 its still progress.. LOL
if you cant understand that, then fine..
btw, has you wife left you or what, why is it you on warpath with everybody this week?
June 11th, 2010 at 6:52 am
well Dear Desmond looked like this today as well…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKDvioZ1M8c
June 11th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 14th, 1984 at 1:00 pm
Free Nelson Mandela!
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BSJ: I found this old blog gem
nice, eh?
June 11th, 2010 at 6:54 am
post 166 says it all
it’s the humuhumu-AM Crew.
June 11th, 2010 at 6:54 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 6:42 am
cheering for the Raiders to win 5 games = sad.
I’m cheering for the Raiders to be a playoff team, but my realistic prediction in Year #1 with Jackson/Campbell and no DT’s is 8-8
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I honestly dont think we ever will be a 8-8 team as long Al and the old guard has any power in the organization..
June 11th, 2010 at 6:56 am
btw, has you wife left you or what, why is it you on warpath with everybody this week?
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Wife? AS IF!
June 11th, 2010 at 6:56 am
KoolKell Says:
June 17th, 1994 at 6:22 pm
O.J. is innocent!
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Kell: remember this ???
June 11th, 2010 at 6:56 am
attention all south of the border males – no work today – El Tri in five minutes.
June 11th, 2010 at 6:57 am
LMN, who is the “old guard”? You mean managers like Herrera and Trask, or are you talking coaches like Tollner and Hackett?
June 11th, 2010 at 6:58 am
1994?! LMAO. RRS, I lived about a half mile down Bundy from the scene back then. Glad I never macked on Nicole…
June 11th, 2010 at 6:59 am
MR’s wife?
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080918145446/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/e/e9/Girlbikini3fat.JPG/250px-Girlbikini3fat.JPG
June 11th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Trask may be old(er), but…ok nevermind! LOL
June 11th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Trade DMAC for Desmond Tutu! Then change the name to Los Anglican Raiders…
June 11th, 2010 at 7:00 am
DIDNT TOLLNER COACH USC 4 A YEAR OR 2 WAY BACK WHEN ?
June 11th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 6:58 am
1994?! LMAO. RRS, I lived about a half mile down Bundy from the scene back then. Glad I never macked on Nicole…
LMAO!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 7:02 am
good morning M, Dirt Lot, BSJ …
where’s Jhill?
waiting for that “Lakers in 5″ prediction to be announced for the 112th time
June 11th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
March 19th, 1996 at 1:56 pm
Return of the Mack!
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you like that song ???
June 11th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Did JHill say that? Well….it was possible. A team playing with their backs against the wall (because I know no team wants to be down 3-1) has its advantages/disadvantages….they got the breaks last night.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Rockstar…how are you digging up those posts? In the archives?
June 11th, 2010 at 7:24 am
you like that song ???
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Don’t know it.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Not a single team giving JaMeatball a look? No word of him working out somewhere? Who was it that said Russell has “unlimited” talent?
June 11th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Lakers are in trouble with Bynum unable to go.
Odom moving into the starting lineup = ZERO laker bench.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:28 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 6:57 am
LMN, who is the “old guard”? You mean managers like Herrera and Trask, or are you talking coaches like Tollner and Hackett?
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Everybody, but coaches.. I like Trask, because she wanted Bilicheck… but herrera should be fired an spat on every day for the rest of his life..
but all Al’s henchmen, when they are flushed out, we will win the division instantly..
June 11th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Hopefully Laker fans find a new place to sulk today.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:31 am
jhill Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Lakers are in trouble with Bynum unable to go.
Odom moving into the starting lineup = ZERO laker bench.
I was worried about that. Did Bynum get hurt again last night. When I turned it on, Odom was already in there. I think at one point both of them were on the court.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Who’s sulking?
June 11th, 2010 at 7:32 am
hahaha, one of my friends just asked what would it be up in the corner if Nigeria played against Germany…
It wouldnt be poltical correct, thats for sure =)
June 11th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Mr. Brown,
welcome to the AM crew …
I’ll have Gabby get you some coffee
how do you take it? black? cream & sugar?
she’ll just put it on my tab. breakfast buffet is killer
June 11th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Jhill: how could the Celtics win last night if they didn’t score at least 100 points?
how could the Celtics win last night if Ray Allen didn’t carry them?
I thought Ron Artest made Paul Pierce a non-factor?
please explain …
June 11th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Good ol virtual breakfast with coffee…can’t beat it (and no, I’m not being sarcastic)….
June 11th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Was Pierce a factor? I think the bench came out on fire last night.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:44 am
RRS..
Im siting here wondering why anybody would welcome a liar like sistabrown…
June 11th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Asked for his team’s strategy in stopping the Celtics’ bench, Lakers coach Phil Jackson said, “No, I don’t want to talk about that.”
Big Baby Davis played along.
“I don’t have no comment, either,” he said. “If Phil Jackson don’t have no comment, then I don’t have no comment.”
June 11th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Did Bynum get hurt again last night. When I turned it on, Odom was already in there. I think at one point both of them were on the court.
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Hwnrdr:
Bynum, who is struggling with a knee injury, played 11 minutes in the first half but none in the second
June 11th, 2010 at 7:49 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 7:44 am
RRS..
Im siting here wondering why anybody would welcome a liar like sistabrown…
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Lucidity from abroad.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Im siting here wondering why anybody would welcome a liar like sistabrown…
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LMN: I can’t remember a time where Brown has lied to me. I’ve talked Raiders football with him many times
why don’t you like him? because he’s republican?
I am too…
June 11th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Nets have agreement in principle with Avery Johnson
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great, now go get Kobe!
June 11th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Sista hates America.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Brown trashes Seymour Glenn & Kell. so does Rich
big deal
thats offends you guys ???
June 11th, 2010 at 7:57 am
there’s 100,000,000 pi$$ed off Mexicans right now as a result of a version of Walt Coleman on the pitch in Johannesburg. Welcome to Raiderworld.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Preppie,
He hates America, but your People Destroyed it!
Damn the Unions!!
BTW, The OSU > Mich
June 11th, 2010 at 8:02 am
I like Mista’s political views. They are extreme, but I enjoy reading them.
I don’t enjoy Unions!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Who gives a F whether or not a few dirty Mexicans are pissed off? Go back to your slums and have a fiesta.
Now, Rocker, lets try this again.
1) If FB is such an important position, why are they RARELY drafted and why are they the lowest paid position in the league?
Note to rest of “AM crew”(LOL), Heres where Rocker comletely dodges the ? and calls me some sort of derogatory name….
June 11th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Two games the Lakers have lead in the 4th and lost goddamnit! FUUUUUUUUUUKKKKKKKKKK
June 11th, 2010 at 8:05 am
We need a new party. The O Party!
We smoke weed, make money, don’t pay taxes, love the Raiders, and we will be against Unions. All Unions including marriage.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:06 am
This sh!t, RRS:
Mistabrown Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Barback is doing monumental damage in regard to constitution, liberty, and freedoms outside of the wire taps. And we hes just getting started…yikes!
Mistabrown Says:
August 17th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
You guys still discussing Barback 0bam@s failed GOVT takeover of the best health care in the world?
Guess what the Country is rejecting 0bam@ & socialism. Barb@ck has pissed away all the political clout the amer people gave him after he got elected. The party is over!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Raider O,
Ummm… You do realize that ALL members of the team(Raiders) and the league(NFL) you love are members of a union, right??
June 11th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Bynum, who is struggling with a knee injury, played 11 minutes in the first half but none in the second
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RRS,
I see you answered your own question.
Good job!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Ron says “calls me some sort of derogatory name”
and
“Who gives a F whether or not a few dirty Mexicans are pissed off? Go back to your slums and have a fiesta.”
in the same post! HAHAHA
June 11th, 2010 at 8:09 am
RaiderRon, maybe this will give you some clarity…I guess if you don’t want a good running game, then just ignore the FB. For the Raiders to win they need to be able to run the ball effectively and that requires a good FB:
“Despite the proliferation of three-wide receiver and two-tight end offenses, nearly two-thirds of NFL teams (21 of 32) opened the 2009 season with a fullback in their lineups. The top 14 rushing teams in the league and 16 of the top 17 clubs in rushing offense had fullbacks on their rosters. Of the 15 players in the league who rushed for 1,000 yards or more in 2009, all but Mendenhall played at least part of the season with a conventional fullback as a lead blocker.
In 2008, all of the top 10 rushing teams had a fullback.”
June 11th, 2010 at 8:10 am
I see you answered your own question.
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Jhill: I answered Hwnrdr’s question
June 11th, 2010 at 8:12 am
I’m not very creative …
BSJ, Dakota & O: please give me a derogatory name to call Ron!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:13 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Im siting here wondering why anybody would welcome a liar like sistabrown…
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LMN: I can’t remember a time where Brown has lied to me. I’ve talked Raiders football with him many times
why don’t you like him? because he’s republican?
I am too…
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I dont care who id1ot you vote for, but if you come with claims you better back it up, have some facts…
sistabrown have lied many times, jsut because he doesnt like europe, he spew unsubstantiated crap about tons of things he never ever will have a clue about…
what got me fuming this time, was his lies about spain, brazil and Denmark being bankrupt… and this coming from a man which gets all his knowledge from Glenn Beck…
as said who you vote for will never have influence, I dont understand why anybody could vote for a party that for generations have ruined the average joe’s possibility to rise to higher social layers..
and I will never get liars, and most often liars are reps, at least thats how my experience is… thats why I was very disappointed yesterday, mostly in myself for believing you and being fooled, but also for you lying about Nick Miller, I dont get why you did that…
most reps are christians, but they seem to forget about some of the commandments, “thou shall not lie”, but then again they cheat on their wives and such so a lie seem insignificant..
Liars are the lowest scum…
June 11th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Their pay and their draft status is irrelevant….they might not be high priority, but they are key to successful runs:
“It pays to have the extra blocker in there, especially a guy who knows what he’s doing,” said Jones, who signed with Kansas City this spring after being released by the Jets, with whom he ran for many of his 1,402 yards last season behind fullback Tony Richardson. “It gives you one more blocker to take the linebacker or end out of the way … and that’s how a lot of big runs get broken.”
It is no coincidence that after losing our blocking FB Oren Oneal, and replacing him with weak ass Lawton, our running game dipped considerably.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Rocker,
I dont like Mexicans. Period. I think I have made that quite clear. Move on. I see you AGAIN have failed to answer the question.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:14 am
BSJ: so what?
Brown thinks Obama is a joke, like most lucid Americans in June of 2010
June 11th, 2010 at 8:15 am
RRS…
sad to say it, if you are with sistabrown, I have to be against you, and that has nothing to do with politics, Dakota is a rep, and Im with him..
June 11th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Their pay and draft status shows the priority that NFL teams put on the position. I never said that there shouldnt be a FB on the field, I simply said, in a nut shell, that FBs are a dime a dozen and the position is the LEAST of this teams concerns.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:16 am
LMN: Nick Miller will be released, I just called it before it happened … like Vegas saying Grads will start by midseason
June 11th, 2010 at 8:17 am
RR,
I call him MonkeyMoron!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Ron: how can you be a Raider fan and hate Mexicans?
ever been to a game ???
June 11th, 2010 at 8:18 am
BSJ, Dakota & O: please give me a derogatory name to call Ron!
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Scott is my choice.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:18 am
I dont like Mexicans.
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How can you NOT like Mexicans?
Some of the baddest women in the world are Mexican.
Hard working!
Family oriented!
What’s the problem?
June 11th, 2010 at 8:18 am
# Dakota Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Their pay and their draft status is irrelevant….they might not be high priority, but they are key to successful runs:
“It pays to have the extra blocker in there, especially a guy who knows what he’s doing,” said Jones, who signed with Kansas City this spring after being released by the Jets, with whom he ran for many of his 1,402 yards last season behind fullback Tony Richardson. “It gives you one more blocker to take the linebacker or end out of the way … and that’s how a lot of big runs get broken.”
It is no coincidence that after losing our blocking FB Oren Oneal, and replacing him with weak ass Lawton, our running game dipped considerably.
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Dakota, just stop it, Ronnie wont get it, he is a 17 year old kid, that only know football from playing Madden. He still thinks that any Avg Joe will be able to play a FB in the NFL..
June 11th, 2010 at 8:21 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:16 am
LMN: Nick Miller will be released, I just called it before it happened … like Vegas saying Grads will start by midseason
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No you didnt, you said HE WAS released… huge difference there.. one hand is a prediction, the other is a lie…
June 11th, 2010 at 8:21 am
sad to say it, if you are with sistabrown, I have to be against you, and that has nothing to do with politics, Dakota is a rep, and Im with him..
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LMN: I don’t feel a need to form alliances with anybody over anything
why do you?
I just speak my mind and if somebody responds, we’ll have a convo. doesn’t matter what political party they support. since when was a Raider blog divided between reps & dems? thats stupid and thats not why we’re here (or me anyways)
June 11th, 2010 at 8:21 am
LMN,
I see. Well, at least I tried!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:21 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:14 am
BSJ: so what?
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As I said, Sista hates America. He can’t accept the election of a balck man with the middle name of Hussein. He espouses the hateful ignorance of the birthers and teabaggers. I can handle differences of opinion, but have no patience for his trash and lies.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Personally I would hope that during the next Raider home game Ron goes around to tailgaters expressing his hatred for Mexicans. Hahahaha. Never to be heard from again.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:22 am
^black
June 11th, 2010 at 8:23 am
ronnie should root for Arizona Cardinals…
June 11th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Rocker,
Been to a game. Saw alot of Mexicans. And??
JHill,
The Mexicans I have dealt with are some of the most prejudice people on earth. They also make up a shockingly high % of the criminal element in this country. I just flat dont like Mexicans. Maybe its wrong, but its just the way it is.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:24 am
RaiderRon Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Rocker,
I dont like Mexicans. Period. I think I have made that quite clear
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You also don’t like “gooks”. You’re kind of a POS aren’t you?
June 11th, 2010 at 8:25 am
anyone here follow NasCar, Phoenix Racing is that team anything worth in that ’sport’
June 11th, 2010 at 8:25 am
La Melicia,
FB is the position that gets DRAFTED the least.
FB is the position that gets PAID the least.
Care to explain that?
June 11th, 2010 at 8:26 am
LMN: I’ve been saying that Nick Miller will be traded for a european man purse or released for MONTHS now
you took me seriously when I basically said we replaced one turd WR with another?
LOL! sorry bro. little nicky is still here, but not for long
If we sign another scrub RB or FB and I say something like “Marcel Reece released. welcome back Fargas” check me on it first, ok?
I’m not a Miller or Reece fan and EVERYBODY on this blog knows it … print that
June 11th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Viva La Mexico!!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Oakglenn,
No, not really. They dont do a whole lot for me.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Only on a Raider blog would a scrub like Nick Miller get sooooo much attention.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:28 am
I love Mexican women and food. They are spicy!!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:30 am
La Melicia,
Cant some up with a response?? LOL. Yeah, didnt think so.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:30 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Brown trashes Seymour Glenn & Kell. so does Rich
big deal
thats offends you guys ???
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MistabrOwn and richochet come here only to say stupid garbage, lie and try to piss others off. It’s called trolling. You’re their dupe. How does it feel to be a dupe of a couple of trolls?
June 11th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Brown is not in favor of Obama, BSJ.
so you assume he’s racist?
the middle name of Hussein drew up a red flag for many people … except the ones who saw his skin color and voted for him no matter what his name is, where he’s from or what he stood for
June 11th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Cheddar Jalepeno Cheetos
Strawberry Newtons
Big Arss glass of H2O
Breakfast of Champions!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Rocker,
On #249 we definitley agree. Shocker!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Only on a Raider blog would a scrub like Nick Miller get sooooo much attention.
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Ron and I agree on something ???
time to go check my temperature!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:32 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:21 am
sad to say it, if you are with sistabrown, I have to be against you, and that has nothing to do with politics, Dakota is a rep, and Im with him..
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LMN: I don’t feel a need to form alliances with anybody over anything
why do you?
I just speak my mind and if somebody responds, we’ll have a convo. doesn’t matter what political party they support. since when was a Raider blog divided between reps & dems? thats stupid and thats not why we’re here (or me anyways)
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as said, it has nothing to do with politics, Dakota is a rep, and he think im a raging socialist and I think he is a triggerhappy nationalist…
still, Dakota is one of my favorites on this board..
sistabrown’s types is where i draw the line, if you have minor racist views, if you spread lies, and dont care when you are caught with your trousers down, then i will be against them… Sistabrown is like that…
so if you are with sistabrwon you say you are against me.. its that simple.. many here are against me, so i can take it, they want the sport for themselves, but we all know that ship has sailed..
June 11th, 2010 at 8:32 am
The only “Mexican” I can’t stand is John Herrera
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2008/09/340x_kawakami_01.jpg
June 11th, 2010 at 8:32 am
RaiderRon Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:26 am
No, not really.
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Not really? Bronco Ron, You use that racial slur every time you melt down in here.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:33 am
If USC vacates the National Championship in 04, then Auburn should be declared the Champ.
They were 13-0 and defeated 5 top #10 teams. I wonder who their QB was?
June 11th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Why are there gay men in short shorts kicking white balls on the front page of all of the sports websites?
Do they think 6-12 year old Americans are their #1 visitors? This is America, only retards and children care about soccer.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:33 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Brown is not in favor of Obama, BSJ.
so you assume he’s racist?
the middle name of Hussein drew up a red flag for many people … except the ones who saw his skin color and voted for him no matter what his name is, where he’s from or what he stood for
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come on, you have read what sistabrown have written about KoolKell, its clear he does not love the dark man…
June 11th, 2010 at 8:34 am
On #249 we definitley agree. Shocker!
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lightning strikes twice, haha
Ron: since you think any FB off the street can play FB, do you think guys like Tonga & Moline can get the job done ???
June 11th, 2010 at 8:35 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:32 am
The only “Mexican” I can’t stand is John Herrera
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2008/09/340x_kawakami_01.jpg
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Hear, Hear!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:36 am
if you are with sistabrwon you say you are against me.. its that simple..
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Why?
I’ve never claimed to be “with” or “against” any semi pro bloggers
June 11th, 2010 at 8:36 am
you have read what sistabrown have written about KoolKell, its clear he does not love the dark man
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are you taking into consideration what Kell says about the white man ???
June 11th, 2010 at 8:37 am
LMN is “with” Dakota and Dakota repays him with this gem:
This is America, only retards and children care about soccer.
LOL!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:38 am
are you taking into consideration what Kell says about the white man ???
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Link?
June 11th, 2010 at 8:40 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:37 am
LMN is “with” Dakota and Dakota repays him with this gem:
This is America, only retards and children care about soccer.
LOL!
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yeah, he needs to keep his distance, he learned it from his hero Kiffin =)
June 11th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Link?
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I don’t need to trash Kell, especially when he’s not here to defend himself. plus he’s been on good behavior (for the most part) since returning from the ban
June 11th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:32 am
The only “Mexican” I can’t stand is John Herrera
have you ever seen corlos mancia?
June 11th, 2010 at 8:41 am
joking
June 11th, 2010 at 8:42 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:36 am
you have read what sistabrown have written about KoolKell, its clear he does not love the dark man
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are you taking into consideration what Kell says about the white man ???
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KK is merried to a white lady, I dont think he cares that much about it as sista, sistabrown cant stand the idea of mixed marriages… he is old school, fifties old school…
June 11th, 2010 at 8:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:40 am
I don’t need to trash Kell
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RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:36 am
are you taking into consideration what Kell says about the white man ???
June 11th, 2010 at 8:43 am
RRS,
It’s seems the invitation you extended to the Mista is going over well with the rest of the breakfast crew.
Might want to take note of how it’s been kinda “PM’ish” when he’s around?
Why encourage that?
Notice how the 3 football related questions never got answered? As soon as the “drama” went away, dude was outta here.
At least we are talking football for the most part with Ron.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:44 am
RRS…
BTW, KK is okay, i have no problem he is like a village id10t that the town loves or hate..
June 11th, 2010 at 8:44 am
what does somebody’s opinion on mixed marriages (if thats even true) have to do with Raiders football ?
*fart*
June 11th, 2010 at 8:46 am
RRS, for you – a good article on a man’s role in parenting in Sweden.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/10/world/europe/10iht-sweden.html?src=me&ref=general
June 11th, 2010 at 8:46 am
# jhill Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:43 am
RRS,
It’s seems the invitation you extended to the Mista is going over well with the rest of the breakfast crew.
Might want to take note of how it’s been kinda “PM’ish” when he’s around?
Why encourage that?
Notice how the 3 football related questions never got answered? As soon as the “drama” went away, dude was outta here.
At least we are talking football for the most part with Ron.
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exactly my point, sista isnt AM-worthy =) LOL
btw, thank you for telling me about the Nick Miller lie, I honestly believed him, im not so sure i will another time now..
June 11th, 2010 at 8:47 am
wtf is going on here ? i thought this was an oakland raiders blog about the RAIDERS stop bit<hin about all this other $hit
June 11th, 2010 at 8:48 am
“Now men can have it all — a successful career and being a responsible daddy,” she added. “It’s a new kind of manly. It’s more wholesome.”
Back in Spoland, Sofia Karlsson, a police officer and the wife of Mikael Karlsson, said she found her husband most attractive “when he is in the forest with his rifle over his shoulder and the baby on his back.”
June 11th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Taco El Gordo is Shiznet!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:48 am
RRS…
you on deep waters here, the entire AM crew is treating you as a PM’er… =)
June 11th, 2010 at 8:49 am
As soon as the “drama” went away, dude was outta here.
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the drama started after he left.
read posts 187 & 190.
then compare that to posts by LMN, BSJ, Ron, Sey Bush & Dakota … nuff said
those dudes were acting more like the PM crew than he was today. those guys were attacking him trying to draw a response and apparently he took the high road. I give him props
June 11th, 2010 at 8:50 am
i thought this was an oakland raiders blog about the RAIDERS stop bit<hin about all this other $hit
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stop bit<hin about all this bit<hin
June 11th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Taco El Gordo Is the Shiznet for businet!!
Slim O Da Boss
June 11th, 2010 at 8:51 am
I give him props
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
June 11th, 2010 at 8:52 am
christ Mexico nearly losing to SA
June 11th, 2010 at 8:52 am
hahaha no can’t we all just be FRIENDS
June 11th, 2010 at 8:52 am
RRS,
I was talking about yesterday.
But as ferr yerr zamples tiday, I bet those NORMAL AM members don’t act PMish without a PMer at the table.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:53 am
you on deep waters here, the entire AM crew is treating you as a PM’er
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i’m not worried about it.
I might end up taking the high road too
June 11th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Rockstar,
Please point out the posts where I “attacked” Mista today.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:55 am
I bet those NORMAL AM members don’t act PMish without a PMer at the table.
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who’s fault is that?
Brown said nothing but like 2 comments regarding JaWalrus bring unemployed and the Lakers losing … 2 topics near & dear to my heart!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:55 am
# Jonesy941 Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:52 am
hahaha no can’t we all just be FRIENDS
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during offseason?, NO! =)
June 11th, 2010 at 8:56 am
cant we at least bit<h about the LAKERS last night and f big baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:56 am
you on deep waters here
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I love when you non English as a first language folks butcher our sayings, lol!
IN, dammit, IN deep waters!
June 11th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Please point out the posts where I “attacked” Mista today.
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I guess you didn’t, but your comment to LMN to close to being PM crew material, even though it was hilarious
and you clowned Ron on the FB debate, which is also something PM’ers do!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:00 am
RRS…
you just focusing on to day, then I get your confusion…
but this is based on more than 3 years here… his lying and his bullying… so yeah, i rather talk to charged up than Sista… when you confront him with his lies he don blush or anything, he just spew another one…
you couldnt have picked a worse one to welcome…
June 11th, 2010 at 9:00 am
IN deep waters!
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Jhill: maybe LMN thinks I walked on water with Jesus, like Peter ???
June 11th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Big Drool kicked the shyt outta Kardashian last night.
Lakers are in trouble without Bynum being able to go.
I have ZERO faith in Lay Marr to step up in Bynum’s place.
PJ won’t even play Walton, Powell, MBenja, or Sasha.
Kobe and Pau can not beat Boston in a NY Knicks/Miami Heat 90’s type basketball game by themselves.
No Bynum = HUGE!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Speakn of Big Baby… Is there a bigger idiot in all the NBA?? Seriously, everytime that fat fuk scores he acts like he just won game 7 of the Finals.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:02 am
# jhill Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:56 am
you on deep waters here
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I love when you non English as a first language folks butcher our sayings, lol!
IN, dammit, IN deep waters!
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sorry man, its called on deep waters here… its not like its your saying, its your version of the saying =)
duly noted, IN DEEP WATERS…
June 11th, 2010 at 9:02 am
you just focusing on to day, then I get your confusion…
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LMN: i’m not confused. each day is a new day!
example: today might be the day Nick Miller gets released and then we can stop talking about him
June 11th, 2010 at 9:02 am
You People need to learn English!!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:03 am
You know why soccer is so big around the world?
The rest of the world is broke and 22 guys coming up with just 1 ball to kick around is not hard to do.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:04 am
22 guys coming up with just 1 ball to kick around is not hard to do.
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Jhill: 22 guys and 1 ball on a football field too bro.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:05 am
# RaiderRon Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Speakn of Big Baby… Is there a bigger idiot in all the NBA?? Seriously, everytime that fat fuk scores he acts like he just won game 7 of the Finals.
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thank you his i would have loved to win last night after all that screaming that he did! even allen on his own team was like shut the f up
June 11th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Speakn of Big Baby… Is there a bigger idiot in all the NBA??
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I’ll take him over Josh Powell and DJ MBenga.
Baby’s emotion last night was pretty effective. The drool was over the top, but it was a pretty big moment for him and the Celtics. Unlike Kirk Morrison’s celebrations of tackles he made 8 yds down the field.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:06 am
im going for a moke before going to a dinner party…
see you gents take care, the c1owns too…
June 11th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Unlike Kirk Morrison’s celebrations of tackles he made 8 yds down the field.
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I thought YOU PEOPLE said that was Thomas Howard?
Jhill: bust out the film please
June 11th, 2010 at 9:07 am
and bynum is hurting us $hit our entire bench isn’t really showing up not compared to bostons bench who are really working us
June 11th, 2010 at 9:07 am
OMG. Rep. leader John Boehner wants taxpayers to pay for the oil spill, not just BP. Such a tool.
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/06/boehner-government–ie-taxpayers–should-help-pay-for-oil-spill.php
June 11th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Jhill,
What did I tell you about those brain cells?!
Legalize it, but not for Jhill!!
Save your brain cells bro!!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:08 am
It’s interesting that Lance ends up in his ‘dream job’ just when it’s become a nightmare position. Interesting that after helping create the recruiting scandal, that he’s come back at a time when the NCAA is dolling out punishment for it. Poetic justice as was said earlier, karma, etc. And with his NCAA transgressions whilst at Tennessee, there’ll be extra sweet joy for them tightening the screws on Lance.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:08 am
didn’t say big baby was not a good player just pissing me off cuz he is balling on my team it makes me upset!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Raider O:
I want a cash out refi
4 percent interest on a 30 year fixed. $5000 in my pocket
make it happen bro
BOO is the place to be!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:09 am
The Celtics I don’t like are KG and Perkins.
I have a lot of respect for Pierce, Rondo, Wallace, Big Baby, and both Allens. Those cats just BALL!
KG and Perkins do WAY too much “other” stuff.
That Shrek and Donkey line was classic!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:12 am
yeah boston does have some good a$$ players. i think wallace looks like that guy from semi pro
June 11th, 2010 at 9:12 am
RR,
We need TH…Period! He is the Only LB we have that can cover. Scott, Wimbley, and McClain don’t have his speed.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Jonesy941 Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 9:08 am
didn’t say big baby was not a good player just pissing me off cuz he is balling on my team it makes me upset!
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You should be mad a Lay Marr! To let Baby come in and work him like that SHOULD have been embarrasing. Didn’t look like it bothered him one bit.
Personally, I would throw Artest on Baby and let Lay Marr play Pierce.
But you know PJ pretty much rolls with what got him there.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:13 am
# Raider O Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 9:12 am
RR,
We need TH…Period! He is the Only LB we have that can cover. Scott, Wimbley, and McClain don’t have his speed.
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this is true
June 11th, 2010 at 9:16 am
We need TH…Period! He is the Only LB we have that can cover.
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Teams will be in 2 much max protection trying to keep our fierce attack of the QB under control. Backs out of the backfield won’t be a problem.
Also expect to see a lot of 3 Safety, 2 LB sets.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:18 am
RR,
There are no cash outs at B O O. Deposits Only! What kind FI do you think I own?!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:18 am
true that artest would play better D on baby. and we need to get someone who doesn’t make peirce pissed off all the time it always seems that someone gets in his face and fouls his a$$ he gets mad and balls on everyone. and how about Rondo man i like that lil bow wow looking son of a bit<Ch
June 11th, 2010 at 9:19 am
We need TH…Period! He is the Only LB we have that can cover. Scott, Wimbley, and McClain don’t have his speed.
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Howard has to outplay a bunch of guys to even make the final 53 imo
Brown (2nd round tender. former starter when healthy at SLB)
Goethel (downhill player they like to back up McClain at MLB)
Williams (scholarship player. excellent on special teams)
Groves (traded a 5th to get him. 2nd rounder in his 3rd season)
Nixon & Norris
Condo & Ekejiuba are locks imo ..
June 11th, 2010 at 9:20 am
RMR…
It’s ok to be negative/critical of Al/Raiders when there’s negative stuff going on. But when things are ok, no scandals going on, the program actually humming along with a lot of optimism and good decisions made in coaching hires, player acquisitions and drafted players, all your detractors here do have a point. I mean, one doesn’t have to drink the kool-aid as such, but they don’t have to constantly whine about everything Al and the Raiders. As everyone knows, winning fixes everything. People suddenly finding Al cool again, Cable is a good coach, DHB is a star, etc etc, is what will happen should we start winning back-to-back-to-back games. Right now, in this part of the off-season/pre-season, things are looking positive, and it’s like a good time for RaiderNation to celebrate a good off-season and feel/share that palpable sense that there’s optimism in the air.
If things go pear-shaped, ok fine, THEN it’s the right timing to be negative and criticize daily. Imagine the Raiders are 5-0 and everything’s great, one wonders if anyone would be sitting here constantly whining about Al, the Raiders, etc, and WHY they would do that instead of enjoy and share the happy moments with the rest of RaiderNation.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:20 am
There are no cash outs at B O O. Deposits Only! What kind FI do you think I own?!
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WHAT ???
let me talk to Branch Manager Frantz Joseph!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:24 am
New offensive coordinator Hue Jackson doesn’t disguise his feelings well. During one goal-line drill on Wednesday he yelled, “We’re going to run the ball every freaking time. I WANT them to know we’re going to run the ball. Every time!”
-SF Gate
June 11th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Jhill,
You still need a LB who can cover, and TH is the Only LB on our roster capable of doing that. Scott, Wimbley, Groves, and Norris are tweeners (They played DE at college). R Brown can’t cover, and McClain Is a true MLB who may lack the speed to cover TEs, RBs, and WRs.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Darrius Heyward-Bey is not only catching everything in sight at Raiders practices, but the receiver is giving pep talks now. Effective ones, apparently.
“Louis Murphy and I went to Chaz (Schilens) yesterday and told him that we need him on the field,” Heyward-Bey said. “We need all three of us if we want to be a good passing offense.”
The receivers – and quarterback Jason Campbell – looked good Wednesday, though it must be said that cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha and Chris Johnson were out with excused absences. Heyward-Bey dominated rookies Walter McFadden and Jeremy Ware and cheerleader/offensive coordinator Hue Jackson again was enthused.
“He just creates a competition every day. Every day he makes it a game,” Schilens said. “He says we’re trying to get them, trying to embarrass the defensive backs. I think we’re winning right now.”
SF Gate
June 11th, 2010 at 9:28 am
The Ravens LBs arent renowned for pass coverage. They blitz heavy, zone, and they still are effective overall as a defense in throttling offensive passing. I think the 2010 Raiders are going to attempt the same thing.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Howard has to outplay a bunch of guys to even make the final 53 imo
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Especially with the salary he’s getting.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:29 am
F Joseph will be the next Ray Lewis! lol
June 11th, 2010 at 9:30 am
O,
Our starters are going to be Scott, McClain, and Wimbley.
In what “package” do you see TH even getting on the field?
June 11th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Raider O: Keeping Thomas Howard means we’re cutting Ricky Brown, Sam Williams, Slade Norris & David Nixon
McClain, Scott, Wimbley, Groves, Howard, Goethel = LB Corps
that means Goethel and either Groves or Howard will have to play ST along with Ekejiuba & Condo to make up for Brown & Williams (who both excelled on the ST unit)
June 11th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I think you’re right GG.
Don’t think for a second you are going to see a 4 man rush with Scott, Wimbley, and McClain dropping back in coverage.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:34 am
TH > Williams, Brown, Euk who makes 1.5 mil to play STs Only, Groves, Nixon, and Norris.
He had 5/6 INTs in 1 Season!! That’s more than Huff in 4 Seaons!!!
WTF are you guys talking about?!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Don’t think for a second you are going to see a 4 man rush with Scott, Wimbley, and McClain dropping back in coverage.
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hope not anyways!
Wimbley, Scott & Groves can all get after the QB
3rd & longs should be fun to watch, especially with Mike Mitchell in on 3 safety looks
SACK!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:38 am
LB discussion …
Good stuff.
So how many LBs do we keep, and is TH one of them?
I need to check the roster.
Off the top of my head …
Scott
Wimbley
McClain
Brown
Condo
Ekejuiba
Williams
Norris
Nixon
TH MIGHT be able to beat out Norris or Nixon, but they make a third of what he will in salary AND they play STs.
Tough row to hoe for TH!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:40 am
You are Crazy if you think Al will cut a 6′3 235-240 LB who runs a sub 4.4 40, and had 5/6 INTs in 1 season. Cable said the starters are Scott, McClain, and Wimbley, but that doesn’t indicate that TH will not play. He is the best Cover LB we have, he has good hands, and has great speed.
Why cut him with no salary cap to keep Euk, Williams, Brown, Norris, or Nixon?!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:40 am
He had 5/6 INTs in 1 Season!! That’s more than Huff in 4 Seaons!!!
WTF are you guys talking about?!
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We are talking about LBs, not DBs. Gone are the days of Morrison and Howards “Back 7″ mentality.
We need LBs who have a FRONT 7 mentality.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Off the top of my head …
Scott
Wimbley
McClain
Brown
Condo
Ekejuiba
Williams
Norris
Nixon
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Jhill: nice work, the only guy missing I can think of is Goethel
June 11th, 2010 at 9:43 am
I’m sure the Raiders wont want to show too much in media sessions, but come game day, I can see Ravens-style LB usage.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:44 am
condo and ekejuiba are ST
scott,wimbley,norris,nixon,howard,williams,groves and broown are olb
with mcclain and that other rookie at mlb that is a lot of linebackers thats 12
June 11th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Another morning, another round of golf. I can get used to this.
Say Queensbrick!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:45 am
We are talking about LBs, not DBs. Gone are the days of Morrison and Howards “Back 7″ mentality.
We need LBs who have a FRONT 7 mentality.
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Bingo!!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:45 am
thats six more than we really need so who are we keeping and no keeping? i see them keeping 7-8 of them
June 11th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Raider O,
So again I ask you the scenario you see him playing?
One of 2 Nickle LBs?
I suggest to you that we will see Mitchell on the field in a 2 S set before we see TH.
Brown is the backup MLB, a position Howard can’t play.
Euk, Williams, Brown and those other guys WILL play STs. AND they make a helluva lot less.
I’m not saying TH gets cut. But I am saying that at best, he get about as much playing time as a typical backup NFL LB.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:46 am
You People,
King James will stay in Ohio!
TH will make the 53 roster!
The Raiders Will Not Lose 10 games this season!!
Print That!!!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:47 am
the only guy missing I can think of is Goethel
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Who ????
No, seriously.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Gone are the days of Morrison and Howards “Back 7″ mentality.
We need LBs who have a FRONT 7 mentality.
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I think scheme predicted where these guys were and thier assignments.
Al Davis loves front 4 pressure only, man to man and prevent defense, right?
which made Morrison & Howard solid against the pass (can use thier speed and athleticism) and susceptible to the run (playing back, no help up front)
we saw what the Marshall Plan can bring. we got glimpses of it last year. Seems like Davis & Cable are backing off and letting the coaches coach.
I expect better results
what makes me wonder why on earth ROMAC was covering a WR? Even if it’s a guy like Todd Watkins, thats a mismatch. I hope this was an instance where Jackson/Campbell spread’em out with 4 or 5 wide and had a quick release, not something we’ll see in 2 or 3 WR sets (that spells disaster)
June 11th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Howard will probably be utilized in nickel packages. Either 3-4 (blitzing cb) or 4-3 to mop up a zone whilst a safety or Lb blitz or fake blitz.
Goethel might have a good shot at a 3-4 ILB job. Condo LS. Ekujuiba, Norris, Nixon more special teamers. We’ll carry about 8+ LBs especially if we’re gonna utilize the 3-4 in any 40:60 or 50:50 ratio.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:49 am
You People can call me Ostradamus!!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Another morning, another round of golf. I can get used to this.
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I know you can …
Can’t wait to get back out there. Maybe next week.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:49 am
TH and JLH = camp casualities
June 11th, 2010 at 9:51 am
No way they cut ties with TH he’s too fast and will be used different this year.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Who ????
No, seriously.
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Round 6/190 – Travis Goethel, LB, 6-2, 240, Arizona
Goethel excites me for the fact that he’s a true inside linebacker that’s a tough, downhill player. Just as important, he’s going to enhance our special teams. That gives us a real quality guy there.
-Tom Cable
June 11th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Jhill,
Euk makes 1.5 mil to play STs Only!
TH (AGAIN) had 5/6 INTs!!
INTs can change a game, but 1 LB on STs doesn’t change games!
Do you understand that?
June 11th, 2010 at 9:54 am
TH and JLH = camp casualities
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JLH?
bite your tongue sir!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
GarbageKowski = Camp Casualty
June 11th, 2010 at 9:59 am
O: Howard had 6 INT’s in 2007 (the Kiffin/Ryan team)
he has 1 INT the other 3 years starting … for a total of 7 INT’s in 4 years
June 11th, 2010 at 10:00 am
However, Howard doubled his sack total playing under Marshall last year (from 2 to 4)
I’m sure the coaching staff was “geeked”
June 11th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Maaaybe, #53 can stay and be our 3rd down, coverage LB.
Who was the guy we had 5-6 years ago at LB that had a bunch of picks and was a great cover guy? I want to say William Thomas.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:02 am
GarbageKowski = Camp Casualty
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I doubt it. the only way he fails to make the roster is if he gets hurt again. then he’d probably be given an injury settlement rather than IR
in that case we’d be looking at Campbell, Frye, Boller (in that order) and the same amount of wins
June 11th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I wish I could say i’ll take my coffee like my women but I like cream & sugar, thanks RR
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RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Mr. Brown,
welcome to the AM crew …
I’ll have Gabby get you some coffee
how do you take it? black? cream & sugar?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:03 am
spread’em out with 4 or 5 wide and had a quick release
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Under this scenario, LBs should never should be on the field. 4 or 5 WRs on the field = 4 or 5 CBs on the field!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Morning Peoples!!
I don’t think TH is going anywhere. He’s our best cover LB period!!! He’ll be used on certain passing plays.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:05 am
You got to have a MLB on the field almost at all times.
You need the field general, and if you got 5 DB’s out there, you are very susceptible to giving up 15 yards on a draw.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:06 am
RR,
So he has 3 more INTs than Huff in 4 years?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Jhill: most of the players have suggested that Russell was dumber than dirt, so he probably couldn’t audible if he didn’t know the playbook after 3 years
Campbell is capable of that and with split backs and 3 WR’s, he’d have 5 targets with good hands
DHB, Schilens, Murphy/Higgins, McFadden & Bush
June 11th, 2010 at 10:08 am
LMAO!
I will admit. I do NOT love the dark man, or any man. I’m 100% heterosexual.
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# La Milicia Negra Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 8:33 am
come on, you have read what sistabrown have written about KoolKell, its clear he does not love the dark man…
June 11th, 2010 at 10:09 am
IMO,
Huff was on bust status, up until last season, when he has a decent year. He’ll be solid again this season.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:09 am
So he has 3 more INTs than Huff in 4 years?
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Raider O: Howard isn’t a safety, so he’s not in competition with Huff (our 2nd best cover man)
and thankfully, Marshall isn’t Rob Ryan! (2007 defense)
June 11th, 2010 at 10:09 am
had
June 11th, 2010 at 10:10 am
I see SeymourGlen is here trolling and NOT 1 word from Jhill or LMN condemning his actions…
Libtards are experts in the field of hypocrisy and double standards.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Free agent DL John Henderson is expected to decide between several suitors on Friday.
Perhaps the best defensive player available on the open market, Henderson has been taking his time in narrowing his list of possible fits. The 31-year-old drew initial interest from the Chiefs, Giants, Falcons, and Browns.
Source: ESPN.com
June 11th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Huff is nothing special. Certainly not a play maker or a punishing hitter.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:15 am
RRS, please educate Sista on the insensitivity of using the tard phrase in any context. He IS your guest…
June 11th, 2010 at 10:16 am
then who cares
June 11th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Marshawn Lynch has “zero trade value” right now, according to ESPN.com’s Tim Graham.
“No matter how much he wants to posture and get his way off the team, the Bills can’t get anything in return for him,” said Graham. “He has so much baggage that other teams don’t want to trust him.” Lynch’s hands are pretty much tied at this point. His only option is to return to Buffalo and play the role of the good soldier while trying to rehabilitate his image. Jun. 10 – 3:43 pm et
Source: ESPN.com
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Would you guys pull the trigger to bring “Beast Mode” back home?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Funny how most people, especially the Jamarcus “supporters”, said all that rah-rah stuff doesn’t matter, that talent prevails and your teammates don’t have to like you.
Then you here DHB talk about Campbell taking guys out to eat, kicking it in the city and stuff and everyone loves it.
I told you, that shyt is golden, and is a must for your QB. Guys need to be willing to go to war for you, not roll their eyes at you.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:18 am
ill take marshawn lynch give them the 6th rounder from next season
June 11th, 2010 at 10:19 am
You got to have a MLB on the field almost at all times.
You need the field general, and if you got 5 DB’s out there, you are very susceptible to giving up 15 yards on a draw.
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I’m assuming 5WRs = No RB in the backfield.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:20 am
We will keep TH, and he will do well this year!
My Players:
1- M Bush
2- DMAC
3- Chaz
4- MM
5- Branch
6- McClain
7- Ford
8- Houston
9- TH
10- DHB
June 11th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Hey O,
No love for Sea Bass????
June 11th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Free agent DL John Henderson is expected to decide between several suitors on Friday.
Perhaps the best defensive player available on the open market, Henderson has been taking his time in narrowing his list of possible fits. The 31-year-old drew initial interest from the Chiefs, Giants, Falcons, and Browns.
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I thought nobody wanted him ???
isn’t that the consensus among Desmond Bryant = stout NT thinkers?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:24 am
If Seabass didn’t play so well last year, we would have been an even worse offense.
How many times did he bail out the offense?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I see SeymourGlen is here trolling and NOT 1 word from Jhill or LMN condemning his actions…
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I’m not even sure what this means.
I do know you still haven’t contributed anything football realated. You interupt a decent SPORTS discussion with your non sports babble?
And I didn’t “condemn” your actions. I just pointed out that I thought it was hilarious that you took offense to Dakota saying you argue with Sey/Glenn/Debo.
Then proceeded to ask you 3 football questions, and you disappeared, lol!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Can’t wait to play Jax this year, hopefully Kirk hasn’t been benched by than.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I was wrong to single out LMN & Jhill.
So….I can only assume since NOT one person spoke up about SeymourGlens trolling it is welcome here. Myself and the other dozen who speak out against sociopaths such as SeymourGlenn & tj are clearly wasting our time seeing as you love the drama. On that note I should make 12 aliases and then I can fit in with yawl.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:25 am
QuentinGroves52
Rise & Grind….getting it in on my day off..
About 30 minutes ago by Quentin Groves Oakland Raiders
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That’s what the phuck I’m talking about!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:26 am
He IS your guest…
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LOL!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:26 am
the Bills can’t get anything in return for him,” said Graham. “He has so much baggage that other teams don’t want to trust him”
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LOL! zero trade value? too much baggage?
Lynch = turd. he can stay in NY
June 11th, 2010 at 10:27 am
DMAC,
Sea Bass, Z Miller, Nnamdi, Seymour, Lechler, and Gallery Are all doing great, so the don’t need my support luke those young kids.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:27 am
DMAC,
Sea Bass, Z Miller, Nnamdi, Seymour, Lechler, and Gallery Are all doing great, so the don’t need my support like those young kids.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:28 am
What happened to Raider Debo? That was one dedicated Russell supporter.
He had a serious passion for it. He would take one of my comments from like two threads back, and 6-7 hours old and come out swinging and on the attack.
Good debater, get him off the Russell tip and I’m sure he could be of value in here (of course unless he is someone else).
June 11th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Gotcha!!
But I think you forgot Murph.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:30 am
See:
OakGlenn
SeymourBush
BsDetector
Just Win
666
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Just Fire Baby Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 10:28 am
What happened to Raider Debo?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Can’t wait to play Jax this year, hopefully Kirk hasn’t been benched by than.
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bwahahahaha
what happens if we’re stuck with the Al Davis defense of old and ROMAC is forced into coverage all the time and the DT’s are garbage as expected ???
McClain could be benched for Ricky Brown or Travis Goethel if that happens!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Funny how most people, especially the Jamarcus “supporters”, said all that rah-rah stuff doesn’t matter, that talent prevails and your teammates don’t have to like you.
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Stop trying to drum up stuff.
Bottom line is Gradkowski’s rah rah stuff got him NOTHING! He SUCKS! Him and his fire.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:31 am
LOL! zero trade value? too much baggage?
Lynch = turd. he can stay in NY
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Agreed!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:32 am
McClain could be benched for Ricky Brown or Travis Goethel if that happens!
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Ricky is a back-up at best. Goethel isn’t guaranteed a spot on the roster.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:33 am
isn’t that the consensus among Desmond Bryant = stout NT thinkers?
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Your HC is in love with Bryant. Moreso than Tyvon Branch and ROMAC!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I see Jhill all of a sudden has NO idea what trolling is even after accusing people of “swinging purses”.
I’m not certain how someone like Jhill can post in here 18 hours a day 7 days a week and assert he doesn’t know what trolling is so I can only assume he has a purse of his own.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:34 am
LOL! zero trade value? too much baggage?
Lynch = turd. he can stay in NY
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Agreed!
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Disagree!
Lynch needs that Cali Love.
Is clearly a better all around back than DMAC and Bush.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Stop trying to drum up stuff.
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That’s what I do, unless you would rather talk about who is trolling who.
You know, not every one of my comments about the Raiders QB is about Bruce. The quotes I read from DHB about Campbell were the best things I could have heard.
Stuff like that, is what is going to warm me to JC, until we get to see him actually play.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Your HC is in love with Bryant.
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Our HC was in love with Warren & Eugene last year
that doesn’t offer much hope Jhill. quit being such a buzzkill
I likes my Kool-Aid today. Raider’s offense = 24 points a game
June 11th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Anyone who believes Desmond Bryant will make a difference against the run this year is bat schyt crazy….we should have acquired a true NT.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:36 am
what more could we have asked for as fans (other than a NT) we got mostly what we wanted no more J russel, no stupid acquisition of some unwanted overpaid veteran.
heyward bay looks as good as he possibly can, hopefully schilins will be healthy and can last a full year, an offensive coordinator to call plays and has an intense in your-face mentality
a new qb who has alot of upside if things work out, and a potentially stout D fence with some new faces to stop the run (i like houston) it has been a great off-season
so i will give Al Davis some props even though i fully support him selling the team or giving all responsibility to a GM
so Big AL i’ll smoke this one for you don’t let us down!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I see Jhill all of a sudden has NO idea what trolling is even after accusing people of “swinging purses”.
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Brown: Dakota said that Jhill and I were swinging purses at eachother yesterday morning because we disagreed on something. can’t even remember what it was now
June 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Serioulsy, how many teams out there have elite LB’s, stout DE’s and a rotation of active 330 pounders in the middle?
Not too many, and they certainly didn’t build it in an offseason or two.
Patience people. If we can get to the middle of the pack against the run without much at DT and a rookie MLB, imagine where we will be in a few years as we add to the defense.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:39 am
stop bit<hin fool your blowing my high
June 11th, 2010 at 10:39 am
we just signed John Henderson
June 11th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Did someone mention Hiram “Stiff Armed” Eugene????
http://media.photobucket.com/image/mcgahee%20stiff%20arm%20eugene/nickface109/Photoshops/willishulk.jpg
June 11th, 2010 at 10:40 am
http://is.gd/cLIR3
June 11th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Lynch is a douche bag off the field…and he is related to Jamarcus Russell.
No thanks!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:40 am
RR
Dakota said yesterday that Jhill was trying to reason with me and then Jhill came in and said he wasn’t trying to reason with me.
Dakota also said I have a long standing feud with MR which is false just a couple tangles spread out over 2 years.
Maybe Dakota has a problem?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:41 am
you wanted a run stopper you got one.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:42 am
thanks Lynn! oh snap!
Top 15 run defense!
Top 5 overall defense!
PLAYOFFS!?!?!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I see Jhill all of a sudden has NO idea what trolling is even after accusing people of “swinging purses”.
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Brown: Dakota said that Jhill and I were swinging purses at eachother yesterday morning because we disagreed on something. can’t even remember what it was now
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Damn Rockstar, get your story straight, I didn’t come up with the purse swining line lol.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Raiders signed DT John Henderson to a one-year contract.
In a bit of shocking news, the Raiders have actually made a solid personnel move. Henderson’s pass rushing skills are declining but he can still stuff the run at age 31. He’s been a 4-3 lineman for his entire career and will be an immediate upgrade over Tommy Kelly and Desmond Bryant.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Related: Tommy Kelly, Desmond Bryant
June 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Maybe the 3-4 is in play
June 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Nice schit Lynn!!
Theres you run stopper!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
your
June 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Dakota also said I have a long standing feud with MR which is false just a couple tangles spread out over 2 years.
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Who doesn’t have a long standing feud with MR ???
I haven’t seen a bigger sack of trash since Terdell Sands!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I dont.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Who doesn’t have a long standing feud with MR ???
June 11th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Jerry get on the ball we need the details.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:44 am
# Lynn from Snot Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 10:39 am
we just signed John Henderson
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,
where is this info????
June 11th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Who was that pathetic fool that once posted a video of himself playing a guitar in this forum? Anyone remember who that sad cat was?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:45 am
get your story straight, I didn’t come up with the purse swining line
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sorry Dakota. my memory is crap
was it yours Jhill?
you need to copywright that sucker. it was a good one
June 11th, 2010 at 10:45 am
its BS for all i know
June 11th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Who made this move happen??
Uncle Al
Cable guy
Waffle
Marshall
June 11th, 2010 at 10:45 am
See, much better than trading for Haynesworth.
Henderson signed in Oakland for a one-year deal. Obviously, there was not much of a market for him.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:45 am
http://is.gd/cLIR3
link to signing
June 11th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Bush is as good Lynch if not better.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:46 am
here it is agian…
Raiders signed DT John Henderson to a one-year contract.
In a bit of shocking news, the Raiders have actually made a solid personnel move. Henderson’s pass rushing skills are declining but he can still stuff the run at age 31. He’s been a 4-3 lineman for his entire career and will be an immediate upgrade over Tommy Kelly and Desmond Bryant.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Related: Tommy Kelly, Desmond Bryant
June 11th, 2010 at 10:46 am
That fat white guy in a small apartment playing guitar…what a fukin loser lol.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:47 am
that was an AL move all the way , he knows how bad the run d got.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Fire Baby: quit trying to p1ss in the Kool-aid!
who cares what the market was for him ???
we got a run stuffer!!!
i’m like a kid in the candy store right now
June 11th, 2010 at 10:48 am
So we can cut the cord with J Richardson now?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:48 am
WOOHOO to Henderson!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:49 am
I love you Al!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:49 am
BOOM goes the dynamite!!!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Hip hip hooraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMAO
June 11th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Mista, you have been here for quite some time…who was that fat white guy with man tits living alone in a small apartment that posted a clip of himself playing a guitar pretty poorly?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:49 am
can you imagine Henderson, Seymour, Houston & ShoNasty on the same D-Line ???
then here comes ROMAC …
SLAM! tackled for a loss
I’m convinced we’ll beat Sandy Eggo now AT LEAST once
June 11th, 2010 at 10:50 am
We have our NT!!!!
Now we just need a FB, RT and C!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:50 am
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!
GREAT PHUCKIN DAY FOR THE RAIDER NATION!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Al Davis is my hero. so is whoever has his ear this offseason!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 10:45 am
See, much better than trading for Haynesworth.
Henderson signed in Oakland for a one-year deal. Obviously, there was not much of a market for him.
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Link ????
June 11th, 2010 at 10:51 am
ok ok just found this:
Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: Former Jaguars DT John Henderson reached agreement Friday with the Raiders on a one-year deal. Nice late pickup for Oakland.
Raiders signed DT John Henderson to a one-year contract.
In a bit of shocking news, the Raiders have actually made a solid personnel move. Henderson’s pass rushing skills are declining but he can still stuff the run at age 31. He’s been a 4-3 lineman for his entire career and will be a nice low-risk fit with the Raiders.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:51 am
i like it
June 11th, 2010 at 10:51 am
I’m spoiled….
Now we need a new RG, if Campbell isn’t going to hold it down.
June 11th, 2010 at 10:52 am
ALL HAIL DANNY SOUTHWICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:52 am
So is Jon Condo finally expendable?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Kelly, Bryant, Richardson & Groves will all get some play in the DL rotation.
front seven has BEEF!
no more soft interior D-Line
where’s S&B ???
time to celebrate! we’ve been waiting for this day for YEARS now
screw 8-8. I expect 10 wins and a playoff birth
June 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Drinks on RRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
I see it now …
I’m really happy for RRS, Dakota, and ROG!
They got their NT so it should be pretty peacful around here amoungst us.
I got my DEs and LBs so I’m good, and my boy DHB is on track.
JFB, Lefty, and the rest of you got your wish to get Russell outta here.
Is there anything left?
June 11th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Jhill,
I still have my wish.
See post 449^^^^^^^^
June 11th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Campbell will start at RG!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I was so nervous that scrubs like Joseph, Boschetti, Cooper & Heard were going to make the team!
Henderson, Kelly, Bryant & Seymour will be the rotation.
Shaughnessy, Houston, Richardson & Groves at DE.
Seymour & Houston can flip flop on occasion
June 11th, 2010 at 10:57 am
jhill Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Is there anything left?
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DUH! Trade DMAC?!?!?!?!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Al Davis = Executive of the year!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Is there anything left?
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Jhill: FB and RG need to be addressed, but I’m not worried about them as much
please send Langston Walker a card that says “Get Well Soon. We friggin need you”
June 11th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Serioulsy, how many teams out there have elite LB’s, stout DE’s and a rotation of active 330 pounders in the middle?
Not too many, and they certainly didn’t build it in an offseason or two.
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LOL….so much for that bit of genius.
We do, and we did it in two years!!
June 11th, 2010 at 10:59 am
That a pretty solid 8 RRS.
And when you factor in Scott and Wimbley dropping down to DE in passing situtions, I’d say that’s a pretty nice upgrade from last year!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Walker will be back.
He’s definetly an upgrade at RT over Corn.
We need our RG now!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:00 am
the offense is clicking and the defense just got a whole lot better all the way around
don’t expect to see McBush prancing through the middle of the D-Line with contact during training camp!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:00 am
. Now we have two guys Seymour and Henderson that can play inside and outside , that’s going to lead to multiple formations and schemes Marshall can use.
June 11th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Dakota are you swinging your purse in anger?
I’m gonna tell Jhill..
June 11th, 2010 at 11:02 am
?????????????????????????????????????
Who made this move happen??
Uncle Al
Cable guy
Waffle
Marshall
other
I got your response Lynn
June 11th, 2010 at 11:02 am
That a pretty solid 8 RRS.
And when you factor in Scott and Wimbley dropping down to DE in passing situtions, I’d say that’s a pretty nice upgrade from last year!
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Agreed! feels strange, doesn’t it?
run defense = solved
I’m calling it now. Top 5 overall defense if Al Davis butts out
June 11th, 2010 at 11:02 am
please send Langston Walker a card that says “Get Well Soon. We friggin need you”
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He’ll be fine.
Even Barnes at RT and Campbell at RG is an upgrade over what we had last year.
June 11th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Now we just need a center and we’ll be competitive every week
June 11th, 2010 at 11:03 am
http://twitter.com/Huffy247
A. Jamarcus
June 11th, 2010 at 11:05 am
What does it say Lynn???
June 11th, 2010 at 11:06 am
our d is looking nice kind slow in the LB area coverage is going to be exploited.
June 11th, 2010 at 11:07 am
It’s still early in regards to the O line with the rookies and how they bode but, yes protection for Campbell will be key especially when we go “VERTICAL”
June 11th, 2010 at 11:08 am
LMAO at Huff clowning guys with mo-hawks!!!!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Even Barnes at RT and Campbell at RG is an upgrade over what we had last year.
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i’m not sure. I haven’t seen enough out of either player yet
it’s not hard to imagine somebody being an upgrade over Carlisle/Green though … I’ll give you that!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:08 am
i just made on of those free fantasy football leagues on nlf.com its pretty easy
June 11th, 2010 at 11:09 am
i just made on of those free fantasy football leagues on nlf.com its pretty easy
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be sure to pick up the Raiders defense!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:11 am
hahaha we’ll see about that one.
i had new orleans saints defense last year and they were surprisingly good
June 11th, 2010 at 11:12 am
even with OTA’s being a little too physical, McFadden was busting out 100 yard runs and Bush was looking like Earl Campbell or Jerome Bettis.
you think this had anything to do with adding a starter quality nose tackle ???
June 11th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Hey Raider Ron chupa la verga de tu jefe pinche culero de mierda. If you want to get it out of SAP, I just said you are a straight up Biatch (I always like to paraphrase) hahahahahaha!!!!!! Come to SD anyday and I will show what a dirty mexican can do!!!!!! Other then that when is the Raiders next OTA???
June 11th, 2010 at 11:16 am
I don’t know…
Many of you won’t agree w/ me, but I think Coach Cable has had alot to do w/ this nice off season.
June 11th, 2010 at 11:19 am
The Raiders have signed two time Pro Bowl DT John Henderson, formally with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stuff the Run, Baby!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:21 am
DMAC Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 11:16 am
I don’t know…
Many of you won’t agree w/ me, but I think Coach Cable has had alot to do w/ this nice off season.
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Lol, so Cable winning 5 games and then left out swinging in the wind for the first several months of the offseason by Al Davis and then being emasculated and busted down to Assistant O-line coach/Timeout Coordinator and the fact that nothing like this happened last year when Cable was here makes you believe that?
June 11th, 2010 at 11:25 am
DMAC Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 11:16 am
I don’t know…
Many of you won’t agree w/ me, but I think Coach Cable has had alot to do w/ this nice off season.
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Lol, so Cable winning 5 games and then left out swinging in the wind for the first several months of the offseason by Al Davis and then being emasculated and busted down to Assistant O-line coach/Timeout Coordinator and the fact that nothing like this happened last year when Cable was here makes you believe that?
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Yes sir!!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:26 am
I am starting to really like the D-line vesatilty, coupled with outside pass rushing LB’s. They are going to destroy our O-line when they put pads on in Napa. I’m still a little worried about coverage abilities of some of our LB’s. But, if you have pressure on the QB and sure tackling on screens, we should be ok. Trevor Scott’s cover skills are going to be the wildcard, he looks to have pretty good instincts of the position. Also, should we be concerned with the league or media response when Cable slaps the hell out of Henderson before the Tenn game.
June 11th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Yeeeaaahhhhhh!
Raiders FINALLY sign the guy I wanted…. BIG DT JOHN HENDERSON, to add depth, strength, experience and leadership to that D-Line!
Yeah, baby it’s going to be nice to add him to that DT rotation to help stuff the run!
He will bring alot of leadership and character to that locker room as well!
Good bargain basement signing!
Screw Albert Haynesworth!
June 11th, 2010 at 11:28 am
new post!
June 11th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
The Karma has arrived to run over Kiffin’s Dogma.
June 11th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
to answer the NASCAR question. Phoenix Racing is a little fish in a mighty big pond. Hendrick, Roush, Gibbs and other big names are the players.