We’ll see ‘em in Napa
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 2:33 pm in Oakland Raiders.
That’s all, folks.
The Raiders media relations department said Monday the final organized team activity session of the offseason would be closed to the media.
The last open OTA was scheduled for Wednesday, but the Raiders lost that day as well as Thursday’s session when the NFL and NFL Player’s Association terminated the last two days for unspecified reasons.
Requests from media members to have the final open day moved to Tuesday were denied.
So the Raiders will wind up what looks to be their best offseason in the last decade the way Al Davis prefers _ in private.
Why close the last session?
It prevents Tom Cable from answering questions on behalf of the organization about the specifics of OTA violations. Or maybe it’s because after a handful of veterans were “excused” from last Wednesday’s session, there will be even more this week.
It’s voluntary, and from a player’s perspective, it hardly seems worth coming into town for six hours of practice and meetings as opposed to 18 hours of practice and practices and meetings. No need publicizing a much-less-than-full house.
Or the best reason with all things Raider when it comes to the media: “Because we don’t have to.”
No problem. It’s not like we were going to learn much more in 90 minutes or so that has already been gathered since the first mandatory minicamp following the draft, and it’s safe to say the Raiders aren’t much interested in those who want to read blogs and “tweets” from their practice sessions.
We already know the Raiders drafted middle linebacker Rolando McClain with the No. 8 pick and had an overall draft which in most quarters rated an enthusiastic thumbs up.
McClain seemed to need very little extra tutoring, and second-round pick Lemarr Houston, playing at end, looks like he’s going to get some offensive players riled up in training camp.
We know JaMarcus Russell is gone, and the Raiders want $9.55 million of their money back, with both moves getting thunderous applause from the fan base.
We know Jason Campbell was acquired for next to nothing, came to work early, stayed late and got most of the practice reps in what looks to be a much-improved passing game. It’s more than just “throw it to Zach Miller and hope for a first down.”
We know Darrius Heyward-Bey looks much, much better, although the real proof will come with full contact. If you told me right now he’d catch 40 passes for 700 yards and six touchdowns this year, I’d consider it a possibility. If you’d have told me that last year, I’d have laughed in your face.
We know Hue Jackson is the new voice and direction of the offense. He’s pushing buttons, challenging players to be competitive and go after the defense in a way that hasn’t been seen since Jon Gruden left following the 2001 season.
We know that despite the loss of the OTAs and the fact that a player likely got the ball rolling with the union, the workouts have generally been spirited and the players seemed to be having fun and setting a good tempo.
Face it _ there are worse things in the world than losing a couple of practices because someone thinks you’re working too hard.
We know that the Raiders bucked a league-wide trend by getting all their restricted free agents signed to tenders early and with no problems.
Here’s what we don’t know:
– If Darren McFadden can break some tackles and become the running-receiving weapon the Raiders hoped he’d be when they took him No. 4 overall in 2008, and join forces with Michael Bush to return the Raiders running game to top 10 status.
– Blocking and tackling. It’s not allowed in the offseason in any real sense, and they were two big weaknesses for the Raiders last season.
– Linebackers’ ability to cover. It was the least accomplished part of McClain’s game in college, weak side linebacker Trevor Scott is a converted defensive end, and Kamerion Wimbley also has the build of a lineman.
– Defensive alignment. Will the Raiders truly be creative this season, mix in some 3-4, play some exotic defenses with the changes in personnel and an abundance of linebackers? The acquisition (although still not confirmed by the Raiders on their Web site) of defensive tackle John Henderson adds a player who has played exclusively in the 4-3.
– We don’t know the true intentions of Richard Seymour because he hasn’t been around and hasn’t signed his exclusive franchise free agent tender. But that’s not unusual. When he was an exclusive franchise free agent, Nnamdi Asomugha waited until training camp to sign as well. What we don’t know is whether Seymour will show up to camp on time or take his time.
Either way, he’s not passing up $13 million this season if a long-term deal isn’t reached.
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June 14th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Big shock, eh?
June 14th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
it’s safe to say the Raiders aren’t much interested in those who want to read blogs and “tweets” from their practice sessions
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Yes, because appeasing your fan-base makes zero sense.
June 14th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
3rd!
June 14th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
That’s the Raider way, JFB!
June 14th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I wonder if DMAC will make the roster with Cartwright and Reece around.
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Reece, like Nick Miller will be a camp casualty.
DMAC could lose some carries to Bennett or Cartwright if he can’t break tackles or hold on to the ball … I don’t expect that to be an issue though
June 14th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I wonder if Johnnie Lee Higgins will even make the roster with Yamon Figurs and Jacoby Ford around.
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YA: JLH is a lock
Figurs will compete with Watkins & Holland for the 6th WR spot
June 14th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
We need a far better athlete with quicker feet at RT. Walker is a sow. He MIGHT be servicable at RG, with Barnes and Campbell (better athletes) perhaps at RT.
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Carlisle, Walker, Barnes & Campbell will compete for the 2 starting spots at RG & RT
fair enough?
not sold on anybody at RT though – except Langston. he’s a mauler
June 14th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I dont know if i consider JLH a lock if Jacoby takes over on PRs & KRs…he might actually be on the bubble.
June 14th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Jerry,
“and it’s safe to say the Raiders aren’t much interested in those who want to read blogs and “tweets” from their practice sessions.”
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Bullsheet, Al Davis and his “Public Relations” monkey’s have very long ears. Ask Tim Kawakami.
If you had any balls, you’d find out yourself.
June 14th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
it looks like jerry mcd has been reading some of my posts in the comments section regarding DHB.
June 14th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
forget return duties …
Higgins is our 3rd best RECEIVER
if DHB steps up to the plate he’ll be our 4th best
we’re keeping at least 5 WR’s (none of which Nick Miller)
Print That
June 14th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Jerry
Do you think Al Davis is trying to avoid the 29-83 question from the media?
June 14th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I hope J Campbell makes that much of a difference for Johnnie Lee Higgidy.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents!
June 14th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
What if the Raiders don’t like what they see from all their young Wrs and go after a vet, would JLH stick then?
June 14th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Shielins, DHB, Murphy = Locks. I think everyone besides these guys are on the bubble.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Got to go read MMQB…
June 14th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
J Ford is a lock at WR, and can play KR/PR. He is our version of darren sproles…
June 14th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
J ford is going to be the best of the rookie class
book mark that…
June 14th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Mr. Davis is aiting for TO’s price tag to get within range, then the “Other forces” that are at work will pull the trigger…
June 14th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
versatility is key for WRs….ie. special teams. I was pining for Harvin last year tho I don’t think he would have had as much success as he did with Minny if he was here.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
I wanna know if Chaz Schilens (the most overhyped, overrated wr in Raider history) will make it out of training camp without breaking his leg doing warm up drills.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Pretty Rick Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
I wanna know if Chaz Schilens (the most overhyped, overrated wr in Raider history) will make it out of training camp without breaking his leg doing warm up drills.
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I think they really need to prepare for him being OUT!
Get more WR bodies in camp to compete, or maybe get another Vet.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I wonder if DMAC will make the roster with Cartwright and Reece around.
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Reece, like Nick Miller will be a camp casualty.
DMAC could lose some carries to Bennett or Cartwright if he can’t break tackles or hold on to the ball … I don’t expect that to be an issue though
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If Cartwright makes it he’ll have the best field vision of Oaklands back field.
Bush 2nd then DMC a distant 3rd…
June 14th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Captain Mudslide & the Dingle Berry Posse Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I hope J Campbell makes that much of a difference for Johnnie Lee Higgidy.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
June 14th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Now this sounds like the real KK but I still want to see a website pic.
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Jerry,
“and it’s safe to say the Raiders aren’t much interested in those who want to read blogs and “tweets” from their practice sessions.”
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Bullsheet, Al Davis and his “Public Relations” monkey’s have very long ears. Ask Tim Kawakami.
If you had any balls, you’d find out yourself.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Come on KK
Step up to the plate and post a 23-78 pic on your website.
We will talk about for years to come. You will be almost famous.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Plunketthead Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Now this sounds like the real KK but I still want to see a website pic.
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People in hell want ice-water, too.
June 14th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
For someone who dislikes pro BB, I am hyped like a big dog that the hollywood fakers are about to lose.
woohoo
best year ever!!
June 14th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
People in hell want ice-water, too.
Whats the big deal?
You are proud of your web site and your accomplishments.
You are not the least bit bashful about it, so pick your nuts up off the floor, hitch up your britches and post a dam pic
June 14th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
PlunkHead
I couldn’t care less who you think I am, comphrende?
June 14th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
COMPRENDE? hahahaha
June 14th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
# aig Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
LMN, congrats on the Dutch win today. I think you said were in Amsterdam right? They looked good. I think the Germans looked best so far though.
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Bwahahahhahahah LOL Thanks, but no thanks… its 100% wrong… we lost to the dutch
And no, they didnt look as good as I feared, we could easily had won it, if it hadnt been for the own goal, everything changed after that..
a few days ago I said I thought Holland could go win this cup, now im not so sure…
Spain still is the team I have the highest thoughts about…
June 14th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
LMN
Dont beat around the bush.
Those rag dolls would have needed a miracle just to tie the Dutch today
I would be kissing my WC dreams goodbye
June 14th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Raiders 31 Titans 17
June 14th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
PlunkHead
So what, does it bother you?
June 14th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
No KK
I have just enjoyed stirring the pot lately
You know a little about stirring the pot
June 14th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
PlunkHead
Would you like to share some of your experiences?
June 14th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Please dont stalk me like you did the last poor sap
June 14th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Plunketthead Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
No KK
I have just enjoyed stirring the pot lately
You know a little about stirring the pot
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Oh really? I thought you are convinced I’m the fake KK?
June 14th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
No KK
You can witness it first hand. Watch and learn
June 14th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Click
June 14th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Plunketthead Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Please dont stalk me like you did the last poor sap
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Then STFU and talk football, instead of calling me names.
June 14th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Interesting comments
I felt the same way about the tuck game
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/12/vikes-still-miffed-about-losing-nfc-title-game/
Nearly five months have passed since the Vikings dropped an overtime nail-biter to the Saints, after a finish to regulation that featured an inexplicable 12-men-in-the-huddle penalty and a “this isn’t Detroit” heave that resulted in an interception.
And the team that lost still feels the burn.
“It was kind of hard [at the beginning] because it was on everybody’s mind,” defensive tackle Pat Williams told Vic Carucci of NFL.com. “Guys are tired of watching it when they show it on TV. If you bring it up in the locker room right now, guys get mad about it.”
And that makes Pat Williams happy.
“I want guys to be mad,” Williams said. “I don’t want guys to come in thinking it will be smooth and that it will be easy. It’s going to be hard because everybody’s going to be talking about it. I want guys to stay mad.”
Of course, Williams’ motivations come from a clearly defined self interest.
“I’m just thinking I want to win a championship, and [then] I do want to quit,” Williams said.
June 14th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
plunk..
LOL, well I dont care much about what you think, you have had, what? 7 years of education, watched how many games of soccer? 30? well I assume that is a large guess..
I care more what a guy like Neil B says about the game than a too1 like you, you dont even understand the formations..
Lastly, the one of the star player from holland said the same as me..
… and btw. well you still haven’t said how many hours you work per week…
June 14th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
unclick
I did not call you any names
click
June 14th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Paul Brown Vs Al Davis, HOF Octogenarians.
Paul Brown died as President of the Cincinnati Bengals at the age of 83 in 1991.
91′ 3-13
90′ 9-7
89′ 8-8
88′ 12-4
87′ 4-11
86′ 10-6
85′ 7-9
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53-58
Al Davis at age 81, Large and in Charge.
09′ 5-11
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
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29-93
June 14th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Good offseason.
Told you people the Raiders needed a big NT up the middle. Although 2 yrs too late…better late than never! This lean and mean B.S doesn’t work. And tell JHill that Warren cannot and could not man the position! Thank goodness that Marshall, or Jackson, convinced DAvis of this now and didn’t wait until after the last game of the preseason like last year.
Told you people that Justin Fargas couldn’t play anymore at an NFL level. Still waiting for a roster spot to open up! Bush and DMAC full-time! The way it should have been 2 years ago! Better late than never!
Told you all Bruce Gradkowksi WAS NOT the answer! I wanted McNabb and then Campbell. Good job Al! The most disappointed person in the room after JaDavis was cut was Bruce Gradkowski! JaDavis didn’t even care….but Gradkowski and Just Fire Baby realized that “Grads” best shot was with the lethargic JaDavis lumbering his 400lb backside in the pocket throwing balls into the dirt. “Grads” would have easily beat out JaDAvis…..thank goodness that Jackson saw a weakness and got CAmpbell…a real QB! HEre’s to having a different set of eyes evaluate the situation!
DHB — Show me on the field son! OTA’s don’t mean jack shhhhhhh. He’s got a real QB and an OC that will hopefully use him more than just as a decoy. CAtch the ball with your hands and not the body!
Please let Bruce Campbell work out at RT. He’s built as a tackle. Let’s not play the switch with a guy as raw as Bruce CAmpbell…….who will be lucky to see the field at all.
This should be a decent year. Still need a center, RG and probably RT….but the team will be better.
IF Henderson mans up…the defense will be outstanding.
Someone tell Tommy Kelly that the clock is ticking
June 14th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
LMN
What do you think about those horns in SA?
I thought all Soccer WC games were loud and rowdy, no?
June 14th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Now you are talking football!!
Great job KK!!
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Paul Brown Vs Al Davis, HOF Octogenarians.
Paul Brown died as President of the Cincinnati Bengals at the age of 83 in 1991.
91′ 3-13
90′ 9-7
89′ 8-8
88′ 12-4
87′ 4-11
86′ 10-6
85′ 7-9
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53-58
Al Davis at age 81, Large and in Charge.
09′ 5-11
08′ 5-11
07′ 4-12
06′ 2-14
05′ 4-12
04′ 5-11
03′ 4-12
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29-93
June 14th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Jerry said
“– Blocking and tackling. It’s not allowed in the offseason in any real sense, and they were two big weaknesses for the Raiders last season.”
Not only could we not block or tackle but
we could not pass
we could not run
we could not stop the pass
we could not stop the run
Dont talk about special teams
I think Hue and the additions to the team will change all that
We will do all the above a little better on a more consistent basis.
June 14th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
See the list of similar players for John Henderson, year to year.
From Pro-Football-Reference.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HendJo99.htm
June 14th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Good to see you back SnB!!! I figure the Henderson signing would have pleased you.
Did you watch the Skins-Saints game on NFLN this weekend? Was Campbell’s best career game, but his best career game came with a back-breaking interception with a minute left in the game.
Such is life with Jason Campbell as your QB. Let’s hope we don’t put him in many situations to blow games, because well, that’s what he does.
June 14th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
here’s a thought, when MR/KiffinRaider inevitably shows up he can be referred to simply as “vuvuzela”. A cheap annoying plastic instrument that can play only one note at greater or lesser volume.
KK could’ve vied for the title of “Mr Vuvuzela” himself but he actually exhibits two notes, hatred of AD and a support for black folk, rather than just two volumes of the same note.
Amazing to expend that much oxygen and time and electronica to derive nothing new ever and again. Absolutely amazing.
June 14th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
KoolKell,
If Henderson can play like Stubblefield…we will be all set
June 14th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Skins record with Campbell as a starter: 19-32
Skins record with Campbell on the roster, but not on the field : 17-12, 2 playoff appearances.
But who cares about wins and losses right?
June 14th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Just Fire Baby,
Campbell has struggled at times. But that’s life with a lousy team like the Redskins.
If he can give us the numbers he put up the last few years, this team will win 8 games. Even with the occassional INT.
The guy threw 20TDs too. When was the last Raider QB to throw 20TDs in a season.
I also like Campbell because he’s still young and has already shown the ability to quickly grasp new offenses. With Hue Jackson, a guy who tutored Flacco, we should see more improvement
June 14th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Plunketthead Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
lmn
You think everyone in America is uneducated, especially if they are white, conservative, christians.
You feel your way of life in Denmark is much superior to America. You have been coming to this “American” Raider blog and making sure we all know your views and your hatred for Al Davis overrides everything else.
My hours have no bearing on anything simply because you would not believe anything I told you especially my financial statement.
You keep attacking Americans and I will keep giving you a hard time.
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if you need 2 jobs per day, you cant have a great education, if you have a great education and 2 jobs per day, you must be criminal, otherwise you would only need one proper job..
you wont say so I have to guess, thats okay with me, I assume you have an 8 hour job at a gas station, and a 6 hour job flipping burgers..
and furthermore I assume you dont have any education since you dont know the difference between Great Britain and England, that you dont know that Union Jack is Great Britain’s flag.. I assume you don have any education when you think the French and the Spanish flags has something to do with England… I assume you have very little education when you google and use your findings as fact, and argue with someone with a clearly superior knowledge of the subject… and please note, Im not saying im superior to you, Im saying that no matter how you twist and turn it, I have a superior knowledge of the game of soccer than you ever will have, I watch between 250-300 games per year, you wont watch that many games in your lifespan..
lastly, my amarica vs europe/denmark talks with Dakota is purely for fun, if you notice it, its only with him and we still have a good rapport between eachother, (btw rapport, go look it up)
-”You think everyone in America is uneducated, especially if they are white, conservative, christians”-
^^^
well I dont have to think much about it, you guys prove me right all the time, those guys are lost in the 50’s, some made it to the 70’s but thats it.
People that threating schools to teach that Darwins teachings are wrong, and they think that is progress.
People that say they believe in god and the marriage and are against same sex marriages, but then as fast as they can snore dust, pick up men at toilets.
People that say taxes are bad, and claim they want a big defence, and blame government when something goes wrong
its false, fake, self righteous and its hypocritical…
if its those guys you have in mind? then yes! then I think they are uneducated in every single way of the meaning of that word..
June 14th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Where you as excited about Aaron Brooks as Jason Campbell?
Aaron Brooks stats were light-years better than Campbells when he got here, and he even won a playoff game, with a much worse organization at the time.
Campbell needed a change of scenery, and he got it and it seems he is embracing it, which is great. But I am at the show-me stage with him. I want to see wins, not decent stats in a loss.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
LMN
June 14th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Hey at least our guys don’t kick it into our own goal!!!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Not too excited about Aaron Brooks…Kerry Collins…Josh McCown…or Daunte Culpepper…
But I am excited about Jason Campbell. If for nothing else, I am excited that he’s an accurate QB. I am excited because he works hard and is a leader…excited because he’s got Hue Jackson teaching him.
Campbell would still be the starting QB in Washington had McNabb not come available. Unlike those other QBs, Campbell has been saddled with a crappy O-Line, constant turnover in the playbook and bad coaches….yet he still put up numbers that we can work with.
As far as the “Show-Me Stage”……I am kind of at that stage with the whole team….trying to keep my enthusiasm in check because we seem to have gotten burned a lot these past 8 years
June 14th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Well, besides the last World Cup, lol
June 14th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Campbell would still be the starting QB in Washington had McNabb not come available
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Not so sure, if they didn’t get McNabb they probably would have drafted a QB to groom.
Washington was through with the Jason Campbell era.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
The Skins had a crappy O-line last year, no doubt. Hell it may have even been worse than ours. The coaching turnover he has been dealt is also on our level, and again maybe worse.
But he did play, at various times in his career, with a Pro Bowl LT, RB, WR, TE and an elite defense.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Just Fire Baby,
Usually new coaches mean new QBs.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Ones with pull, absolutely.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
SnB
Nice to see you around. I basically agree with you. We won’t know anything until we’re able to see ourselves.
I think basically the whole off-season is about Hue Jackson.
He hasn’t been successful as an OC in 2 earlier stops. But, …….
June 14th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Plunketthead,you are on fire with the recent posts, keep on keepin on! Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Lmn
I thought you lived in Amsterdam?
June 14th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Skins record with Campbell as a starter: 19-32
Skins record with Campbell on the roster, but not on the field : 17-12, 2 playoff appearances.
But who cares about wins and losses right?
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but havent he had 7 OCs in 8 years? or something like that?
June 14th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
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# aig Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Lmn
I thought you lived in Amsterdam?
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been there, never lived there..
Amsterdam is in Holland/The Netherlands… I live in Copenhagen in Denmark… its two different Nations, and two different people and languages..
June 14th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Copenhagen has repeatedly been recognized as one of the cities with the best quality of life.[8][9][10] It is also considered one of the world’s most environmentally friendly cities. The water in the inner harbour is so clean that it can be swum in, and 36% of all citizens commute to work by bicycle, every day cycling a total of 1.1 million km. Since the turn of the millennium, Copenhagen has seen a strong urban and cultural development and has been described as a boom town.[11] This is partly due to massive investments in cultural facilities as well as infrastructure and a new wave of successful designers, chefs and architects.[12]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen
June 14th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Hey at least our guys don’t kick it into our own goal!!!!!
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Bwahahaha, yeah man, it still hurts… did you see it? wildest freakish accident ever…
June 14th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
but havent he had 7 OCs in 8 years? or something like that?
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I would buy that excuse if guys like Mark Brunell and Todd Collins didn’t take the same team to the playoffs during Campbell’s tenure.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Cameroon Italy looked awful Germany made aussie looked bad
June 14th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Yeah I watched it LMN, I’m no soccer maven, but if you are going to be in that box area, you need to be paying a little more attention, IMO.
The US did the same thing against the I-ties in the last cup, so I feel your pain.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
well the connection sux right now, so I will do my last deeds, than go home..
see you gents, take care..
June 14th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
LMN,
Are you from Denmark or from somewhere else?
June 14th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Just Fire Baby,
Can’t remember if Brunell did anything. But Collins had prior experience with Al Saunders offense, which allowed him to give them a spark. But be careful comparing backup QBs who come in for a few games and win a couple……usually they are taking advantage of a situation where the opponent can’t game plan them as tightly and the playcalling may adjust some.
I doubt Todd Collins and Mark Brunell (in his later years) would have put up the numbers that Campbell did….and probably would have had the same results. Otherwise they would have kept playing them.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
KK,awesome idea,lets send YOU over to youre new home,fake kk.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Yeah, the game-planning certainly helps the backup for a few games.
Mark Brunell was Campbell’s rookie year,and they were 11-5 I beleive.
I may be being too harsh on Campbell, and don’t misconstrue it for a call for Bruce. I was never a Campbell fan. Always thought he was a loser.
I’ll gladly eat some crow as he is leading the team to AFC West crown!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
As a gambler, you could count on Campbell screwing things up more than you could count on him giving your money a good run.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I have a buddy in DC, who says Campbell may not be the long term answer, but that he’s a good man and an improvement over Russell.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
JFB,
I understand the position you are coming from. Before the JaDavis debacle, I was against bringing in veteran QBs period….for many of the reasons you are outlining against Campbell.
But unfortunately, I don’t think the Raiders are capable of developing a young QB from scratch, have only done it once in their entire 40yr history….it is what it is…..I think Campbell comes with holes, but teams are not going to give away QBs that don’t have holes…..my hope is that change of scenery, Zach Miller and Hue Jackson can fill in some of those holes and let Campbell take his place with other vet rehab projects.
I think Campbell comes in with a better pedigree then Plunkett or Gannon did WHEN THEY FIRST GOT HERE…….and Campbell’s temperment, physical skills and attitude gives him a better chance to succeed then the overmatched McCown, the injured Culpepper, the over the hill Brooks and the moody Collins.
Plus this is a better overall team…I would even give Brooks a break….playing with the Bed-n-Breakfast…had to be the worst offense in the history of the NFL
June 14th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Good post, don’t disagee with any of it.
Yeah, poor Aaron Brooks. Just said screw it all after that year and went into Real Estate.
I know you were one who said that “rah-rah” stuff doesn’t matter. Wonder what you thought about DHB’s comments about Campbell taking guys out to eat, and hanging out together? I thought it was the best thing I read all off-season.
June 14th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
So wonder if any young Bay Area scribe is going to try to capitalize on the Jamarcus Russell biggest bust of all-time talk, and put all the “off-the-record” stuff and write a seething expose.
You know, like those jack azzes did with Barry Bonds.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
JFB,
DHB’s comments are fine. Rather good to hear positive stuff…..but, no I am not rah-rah type guy…show me on the field…..put it on tape (as Tomlin once said)
I am in the “Show Me” stage along with you!
June 14th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
You have to be somewhat fearless to play WR and be great.
DHB has to show some of that, unlike a lot of his “speed guy” predecessors
June 14th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Finally!
I know its the off season but these guys have been slacking!
Revamped Raider D faces new Divisional Threats
http://www.raidernationstation.com/draftermath
Mathews, Moreno and Thomas are reasons to hope we’ve got our D back in order.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
You have to be somewhat fearless to play WR and be great.
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There is no somewhat about it, you got to have steel cajones to go across the middle in today’s NFL.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
85. we saw what way below average Qbs could do behind a line that had Henderson, Walker, Morris, Carlisle and Green and that was WIN games.
Campbell is an upgrade and I hope it translates.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Nocal resident
ROG Can Norco get this drunk?
June 14th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
http://www.norcalblogs.com/gate/2010/06/when-to-know-youve-had-too-much-to-drink.php
Link helps
June 14th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
I qualified the “somewhat fearless” in honor of Tim Brown.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
You have to be somewhat fearless to play WR and be great.
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There is no somewhat about it, you got to have steel cajones to go across the middle in today’s NFL.
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Disagree.
Had to be a real man back in the day.
Todays game has flags and fines for being too rough on poor widdle receivers getting hit across the middle.
Ask Daryl Stingley what it was like to go across the middle against yester years pass secondaries.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I know someone would point to that Nnamdi, but safeties were the size of Johnnie Lee Higgins back in the day.
Safeties may have roughed guys up a little more back in the day, but they were half the size as they are today.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
But safeties back in the day had more tools in the arsenal. Things you aren’t allowed to do now.
Like flat out going upside somebody’s head.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Vegas, ah,Jack Tatum,Ronnie Lott sure didnt look like Higgins to me! And Im tellin ya,forget 5 yards,they would lay you OUT,PERIOD ps sure like our guys at safety,tho
June 14th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I was at a game back then, I saw Atkinson covering Russ Francis down the middle of the field.
The QB threw the ball to an OUTSIDE WR.
While the whistle is blowing the play dead. Atkinson swings that famous forearm right into Francis’ face, broke his nose, no call.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
post 100, RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
All right, well if the ball wasn’t coming your way, you definately had a lot more to be fearful of back in the day. No doubt about that.
Let’s just say it has never been easy to go over the middle in the NFL.
But still, I won’t give in on the size thing. I love the stories of Tatum, too young to have seen him play, and I know size doesn’t mean everything, but Mike Mitchell has 25 pounds on Tatum did, and 40 on Atkinson.
Guys are just bigger and stronger today.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
For instance, Mike Mitchell is the size of Phil Villapiano and Rolando McClain has two inches and 5 pounds on Lyle Alzado.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Afternoon Fellas,
Very nice methodical offseason thus far.
Clear needs, as identified by countless posters on this board are being addressed.
I hope Big John has some gas left in the tank.
I expect we will be better against the run this year.
If we get improved O line play from the pieces present, and if the super sized LB’s can cover adequetly, we may be on to something.
Also love, love, love what I’m reading about Hue Jackson.
P.S. Wr’s back in the day had it harder.
They got beat up at the line of scrimmage, down field, and over the middle.
June 14th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Vegas,jfb,whatever! I like MM,hope he can remind Raider fans of JT and GA,period. Rules will not allow it tho,pounds matter,but not as much as the HEART of the defender,the Man! RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
The reason i think that the sessions were cancelled was because of Veldheer telling the tribune about how much “contact” there was at the OTA’s
June 14th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Another thing the Raiders had, was Men, upfront, that maintained law & order along the line of scrimmage and protected that QB.
June 14th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Another thing the Raiders had, was Men, upfront, that maintained law & order along the line of scrimmage and protected that QB.
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Yep. We had it when Robbins, Wiz, and Lincoln were here, but it’s been absent for a while.
June 14th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
hendu Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Vegas,jfb,whatever! I like MM,hope he can remind Raider fans of JT and GA,period. Rules will not allow it tho,pounds matter,but not as much as the HEART of the defender,the Man! RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It appears as though we are collecting Players, that LOVE football. You gotta have the talent, and “Raider speed”, but as Cable has said, No knuckle heads.
This should translate to guys that sell out for 60 minutes because they refuse to loose.
It means too much to them.
We’ve seen glimpses. I can’t wait to see how this roster comes together come the regular season.
June 14th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
*lose
June 14th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
RaiderLen,agree w/ post 109,that said,cant help but wonder who AL is listening to,other than the regs.I think Thec has been w/me from the get go,something is very much different with this off season,sorry with the run on,a beer or two,perhaps! I think I will have another,Raiders!!!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
hendu Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
RaiderLen,agree w/ post 109,that said,cant help but wonder who AL is listening to,other than the regs.I think Thec has been w/me from the get go,something is very much different with this off season,sorry with the run on,a beer or two,perhaps! I think I will have another,Raiders!!!!!
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Yep. “Other forces” at work.
Hell who knows. With the coaching carousel we’ve had, mabey Al finally trusts someone in the building.
June 14th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
How about finally beating san diego ????
June 14th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
San Diego can be had this year.
Still gotta show it on the field however.
June 14th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
i think al davis should get more credit for taking more control. lets not act like he doesnt know football. he may be listening to his staff more but i also believe hes correcting some mistakes he made. HIS project russell didnt work out so he gets campbell. the hometown boy morrison didnt cut it at mlb so he gets mcclain. i also believe houston was drafted to be tkellys replacement if he doesnt get it 2gether. routt is next on the list. there is noway he asks campbell if he wants to be here if he wasnt pretty much done with russell. that was as much of his decision as cable.
June 14th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Armond,
What are you giving Al Davis “credit” for????
June 14th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Post 115, how are you doing,young fella? I seem to remember you and Gilbert having a conversation about AL, control, etc. I think we can agree that this up coming season will be special,go Raiders and take care!!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Give him credit for homegrowing some talent and not giving out more free money this year … and what about a o.c in 2010
June 14th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
yeah hendu that was me and gilbert talkin awhile back. this upcoming season will be a good one so dont tripoff the haters.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
With Cambell at qb 10 less turnovers ….translates into at least 3 more wins ….And the new D-line should finally get pressure on the passer to create turnovers ….looks good on paper
June 14th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
ron i pretty much stated what in my post. i also agree with what oakland invader has said in his post. these are things people said al davis isnt doin but he has done them. doesnt mean im a al davis loyalist nor do i care if anybody thinks i am.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Al explained what what being a raider is really about in the sit down with ice cube on the 30 for 30 on espn…
June 14th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Al Davis has 6 winning seasons in the last 20 years.
He’s been forced to listen to someone else after posting 29-83 in the last 7 years.
Oh yeah. Give the Man Big Credit. Bigg Up’s.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
kk dont u know that all teams go into slumps at some point? if this is the year we break out of it will u give him all the credit like u give him all the blame? it would only be fair.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Bigg Up’s for doing it again because Gruden built that team ….. he got rid of george for gannon ect….
June 14th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Slumps?
6 winning seasons in 20 years?
11 loses per year for 7 straight, is an NFL Record.
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Yeah, teams break out of it. But not under the same management that put them in the ditch.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I know someone would point to that Nnamdi, but safeties were the size of Johnnie Lee Higgins back in the day.
Safeties may have roughed guys up a little more back in the day, but they were half the size as they are today.
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Incorrect.
Jack Tatum 5-11, 200
Troy Polamalu 5-10, 205
June 14th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Kk u sound like u got a lot of hate in your heart go ahead and let that hate out…
June 14th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
kell do u have any hopes for the season? u never answered my question btw. will YOU give HIM all the credit if we win since u give him all the blame? we set a record and? what do u suggest we do since al cant do it anymore? give some examples of what needs to happen.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Al Davis has 6 winning seasons in the last 20 years.
He’s been forced to listen to someone else after posting 29-83 in the last 7 years.
Oh yeah. Give the Man Big Credit. Bigg Up’s.
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Would you rather have Al doing the same things that he did to bring about that abominable record??? I was as pissed as most were over his terrible drafting in the first round and his horrible FA signings, but it seems he has turned the corner. Can the man get some credit for what, up to now, has been probably been the best off season of any team in the NFL??? Or would you rather have had him draft Taylor Mays round 1, Carlos Dunlap round 2 and re signed Kwame Harris??? The man can do no right in your eyes. It is actually quite funny, because you always scream about all of this “black man plight” type sh!t , but it is people like you with tunnel vision that keep many young black men and rehabilitated ex cons from getting work basically forcing them to a life of crime.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
KK,please shut the f up! Why,cuz youre an imposter, a phony mf,youre Not as smart as KoolKell,period. Plus,learn how to spell,moron!
June 14th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I know someone would point to that Nnamdi, but safeties were the size of Johnnie Lee Higgins back in the day.
Safeties may have roughed guys up a little more back in the day, but they were half the size as they are today.
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Incorrect.
Jack Tatum 5-11, 200
Troy Polamalu 5-10, 205
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Lol Troy at 5-10 205 would make him about 217 were he to keep the same mass at 5-11. Basically Troy is bigger (more mass), more compact, and much faster.
F=m x a
June 14th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
oakland invader Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Bigg Up’s for doing it again because Gruden built that team ….. he got rid of george for gannon ect….
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Gruden ruined the Raiders and then the Bucs by getting old guys to coach for him.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
wattup nnam? saw your post about branch in the pitt game and it was dead on. he had good coverage on ward and got no help from johnson on the td to holmes. people make a big deal about his coverage but forget that he was in his 1rst year at ss for the whole season. alot of our guys are still developing so we have to be patient. lets not forget that holmes and ward beat some of the better dbs in the league also.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Slumps?
6 winning seasons in 20 years?
11 loses per year for 7 straight, is an NFL Record.
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Yeah, teams break out of it. But not under the same management that put them in the ditch.
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Donald Trump once had 900million+ in personal debt and 3.5 billion in business debt. He is now worth around 2.7 billion dollars i believe
June 14th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
133. lol? What ever. You probably never even saw Tatum play.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Oakland Invader Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Kk u sound like u got a lot of hate in your heart go ahead and let that hate out…
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Yeah, I hate seeing the Raiders losing year after year after year. I am letting it out. Right now.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
How did gruden ruin the raiders?? he built the only winning team since the return to oakland in 1995
June 14th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
135. Word Armond.
I hope they continue to grow and begin to excel.
One of our biggest weakness in recetn history now looks like a strength.
Enjoy the night!
June 14th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
oakland invader Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
How did gruden ruin the raiders?? he built the only winning team since the return to oakland in 1995
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“…by getting old guys to coach for him.”
June 14th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Oh yeah Al is getting much better, now that he’s 81. lol.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
oakland invader Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Bigg Up’s for doing it again because Gruden built that team ….. he got rid of george for gannon ect….
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Gruden ruined the Raiders and then the Bucs by getting old guys to coach for him.
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Gruden the QB collector sure does have an eye for talent….Lobbied for Tui, drafted Josh Johnson (whom i atually like as a player) Grads, Chris Simms, picked up Garcia and couldnt win with any of them. He is a good coach, but hardly capable of building a team.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Oh yeah Al is getting much better, now that he’s 81. lol.
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Based on this last draft and our current roster I’d say yes, yes he is KK.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
143. Word. Peace owt Nation. Enjoy the night!
June 14th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Don’t worry about Al getting credit, if they turn around.
He’ll make sure he gets the credit.
Believe that.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Hey my main man Stool Kell. What it do?
June 14th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
It’s June. Not December, ok?
7 0n 7 drills, ok?
You don’t know a thing about the draft or the current roster.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
133. lol? What ever. You probably never even saw Tatum play.
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Never live but i have seen plenty of “greatest games” to see the assassin in action. How he and most players played back then would get them ejected and banned from the league nowadays. He was a monster and by far had my favorte nickname, though the mad stork is a great one as well. His awe inspiring hits doesn’t chang the fact that Troy is bigger, faster, and hits harder. You must also take into account that Troy is playing against much larger players with many more restrictions on tackling basically forcing him to control his hits much more for fear of injury and penalty. Rules change….just imagine what Strahan would have accomplished if he were able to use the Deacon Jones helmet slap.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Yeah, I hate seeing the Raiders losing year after year after year. I am letting it out. Right now.
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Crapping in your pants isn’t considered “letting it out” Stool Kell. You have no choice, you can’t hold it, it comes out in your adult diapters wether you like it or not.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Armond and others,Please see post 131, this kk is a Joke,imposter,phony,etc
June 14th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Al Davis, can’t walk, can’t go to the bathroom by himself, but he’s getting better?
June 14th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
hendu Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Armond and others,Please see post 131, this kk is a Joke,imposter,phony,etc
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I will bet MONEY that the imposter is Seymour Bush\Oakglenn. He is the biggest POS troll on this blog.
June 14th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
29-83, 81 years old. NFL Losing records.
And you’re fired up because nothing stupid has gone down, yet???
June 14th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Al Davis, can’t walk, can’t go to the bathroom by himself, but he’s getting better?
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Those are both incredibly relevant when it comes to running a football team. That sounds like a huge insult to Dr. Stephen Hawking
June 14th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
ToolKell, why would a cross-posting fa660t like yourself question someones else’s identity?
June 14th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Sure, all teams go through slumps. Those with incompetent management.
Management is replaced and the organizations come back.
June 14th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
post 153,and YOU are?
June 14th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Hendu Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
post 153,and YOU are?
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Do you have any Raider takes?
June 14th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
No football takes eh? Just stupid troll stuff?
June 14th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
post137,Armond,you have any idea who this oakland invader clown is? Bet you can figure it out!Raiders!!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Hendu Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
post137,Armond,you have any idea who this oakland invader clown is? Bet you can figure it out!Raiders!!!!
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Do you ever have any football takes, you little piece of shyt?
June 14th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Out.
June 14th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
post163,YEA,CARRIED OFF the FIELD,BI— MORONS!! ps that being said,Raiders!!!
June 14th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Jerry brings up some good points on this entry. Specially about our LBs. Sure, we have beefed up and hopefully improved against the run, but that is still to be proven and the change also brings up another question, what about the pass?
There’s also a lot of uncertainty with our WRs and QB. Not to mention our RBs. And that’s all without even bringing up the lines on both sides. Well, maybe the Oline more than the Dline, but still, all I see are question marks.
Now, with that said, I do believe that we are much improved from last year, by the simple fact of JR being gone, I would think that gives us at least 1 or 2 more Ws. Plus when you consider the difference in schedules between last year and this one, that’s another 1 or 2 Ws. So the potential for a 8-8 season is there. But the only thing that could derail a promising season like this, are all those questions getting answered in a negative way. So really, it is up to the coaches and players to show how bad they want it and go take it. We really have no more excuses, because even though there might be questions, it is a fact that we have improved, or at least seemed to have improved in every area of concern from last year. Yes, and that includes DHB and the progress he’s making.
as always, GO RAIDERS!
June 14th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=VnMm7AcJ7RI&feature=related
Bruce campbell vid…at about 2:23 you see part of the reason DHB had bad numbers in college
June 14th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
# KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
29-83, 81 years old. NFL Losing records.
And you’re fired up because nothing stupid has gone down, yet???
………….
Basically, Kell, yes, that’s what they’re fired up about. Remember a couple of years ago when they were insisting all was well between Kiffin and Al because Kiffin didn’t storm out of the first training camp workout? Of course a couple of months later was the loony press conference.
June 14th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Gruden ruined the Raiders
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Let’s see:
Raiders the season before Gruden: 4-12.
First Gruden season: 8-8.
Third Gruden season: 12-4, division champions, first AFC title appearance in a decade.
Gruden leaves team: 11-5, division champions, a horrible officiating call short of a second straight conference title appearance.
Yeh, he ruined the Raiders.
You are some kind of stupid.
June 14th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
# oakland invader Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Kk u sound like u got a lot of hate in your heart go ahead and let that hate out…
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Hi Bob. lol
June 14th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Ask Daryl Stingley what it was like to go across the middle against yester years pass secondaries.
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Dude, can you think of anyone who didn’t pay the ultimate price for playing this game to use as an example of Tatum’s feats? That hit was in a preseason game for crying out loud. It meant nothing as far as advancement in a Raiders’ football season goes. It was a tragedy, period. And, even though Tatum never apologized for the hit, and never should, it tears him apart to this day. Read his book, especially the follow up edition he wrote in the ’90s. People don’t hate the Raiders anymore because they’re good. People hate the Raiders today because of fans like you.
June 14th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Seems like mr,mrs,oak invader,armond,dude, are all related, Im sorry to say,whatever! mr,you are many things, but stupid surprised me. post168,and youre responding to a fraud kk,whatever,mrs Have a good evening
June 15th, 2010 at 2:31 am
Lets’ finish a good off season with the signing of T.O.!He can only make our young guys better.Plus it takes a lot of presure off of them. Make The Move Al!
June 15th, 2010 at 4:26 am
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June 15th, 2010 at 5:13 am
LOL, the trailer park crew really had some fun last night…
June 15th, 2010 at 5:33 am
Would be pretty sweet if VY gets suspended for the opener.
June 15th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
LMN, JFB…what’s going on fellas?
That was funny btw, LMN…the trailer park crew? LOL
June 15th, 2010 at 6:08 am
Big game tonight Hwnrdr.
IMO, if the Celtics are going to win one of the next two, it would be tonight while they have momentum.
June 15th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Morning Hwnrdr and JFB..
June 15th, 2010 at 6:16 am
You see my comments to you LMN right before you ran off last night?
June 15th, 2010 at 6:17 am
And good morning….
June 15th, 2010 at 6:18 am
You’re right JFB…The Celtics will have to put it away tonight. However, I hope that LA is not that stupid to let that happen AGAIN!!! I believe that it will go to 7…if not…oh well…Lakers are always around the Finals. Also…on to football!!!! either today or Thursday night!
June 15th, 2010 at 6:22 am
JFB..
read your Jason Campbell of last night, I agree, Jason isnt the QB savior for this franchise…
I see him as a tool to get rid of jammy, and as an interim solution, he is clearly more intelligent so he is here to make our offense go further than the 5 wins…
I think we might go all the way to 7-8 win this season.. not that we will get a wild card for that, but its progress, and that in its self is a win..
June 15th, 2010 at 6:28 am
LMN,
The Skins have been one of those teams that I really root against in years past, mostly because of Dan Snyder and all his failed spendings. Marty S, Spurrier, Deon and plenty of others made it easy to root against them.
So Campbell might have got caught in my hate a little, but I always rooted against them, and I got joy out of watching Campbell fall on his face (which he did).
Let’s hope he can turn it around here, and instead of being a good stats in a loss guy, how about just being a QB who wins games.
June 15th, 2010 at 6:30 am
Hmmmm winston read that traitor, i will never forgive him…
June 15th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Would be pretty sweet if VY gets suspended for the opener.
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Fire Baby: I’m not worried about facing Vince Young or Chris Johnson in the opener
if they play, fine.
if they don’t? fine.
either way … the Raiders need to display a PHYSICAL football team, like we saw in Week 1 last year. how many dolts left that game injured?
now that we’ve had a major TALENT upgrade this offseason it’s more than just “play together” and “play hard” imo. It’s get the ball to your playmakers and crush the ever loving daylights out of the opponent. If we dominate a fully loaded Titans team I’ll feel much better about our playoff hopes this year
June 15th, 2010 at 6:49 am
I’ll take a win, anyway it comes.
June 15th, 2010 at 6:51 am
I do too…but I kinda agree with Rockstar on that one!
Good morning btw, Rockstar!
June 15th, 2010 at 6:52 am
John Henderson has faced Chris Johnson 4 times in the last 2 years. he should be able to give Marshall some pointers on how to stop him, or at least slow him down.
I expect both VY & CJ to play. the Titans suck at QB
I’m gonna say that right now. Jason Campbell will outplay whoever they trot onto the field – Young or Collins. Raiders defense will rack up 4 sacks and 2 INT’s
Campbell for 250 yards and 2 TD’s. no turnovers. probably sacked at least twice
June 15th, 2010 at 6:53 am
good morning AM crew!
JFB, Hwnrdr, LMN …
June 15th, 2010 at 6:55 am
Morn RRS..
June 15th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Fire Baby: I think it’s WWWAAAYYY premature to call Jason Campbell a loser.
We haven’t seen him under Cable/Jackson/Hackett.
We haven’t seen him with McBush in the backfield.
We haven’t seen him with DHB, Murphy, Schilens, Higgins, Ford
We haven’t seen him with Miller, Myers, Stewart
We haven’t seen him with Henderson, Gallery, Satele, Carlisle, Walker
We haven’t seen him in a weak division like the AFC West
June 15th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Speaking of…Rockstar…
Does anyone know Campbell’s record against the AFC West last year? Besides beating us at home, was there any other?
June 15th, 2010 at 7:03 am
QB’s don’t usually start to “get it” until Year #3 or #4 in the NFL
look at Jason Campbell’s stats.
yards, TD’s, QB Rating and completion percentage gets better every year, despite how many play callers he’s had or what his supporting cast looked like last year
this is Year #5 and if he continues the trend of getting even better we’ll be in the playoffs this year. 3700 yards & 21 TD’s from him would be more than enough
Mark Sanchez did it last year with 2400 yards & 12 TD’s
June 15th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Rockstar,
It doesn’t bother you ANY, that Campbell had his best year, 20 TD’s and 19 turnovers, while his team had it’s worst year?
It doesn’t bother you any, that in 2007, the Skins were 5-6 with him, and 4-0 with Todd Collins?
It doesn’t bother you that his record with the Skins was 19-32, while the Skins record with him on the roster but not on the field was 17-12.
That bothers me a TON.
June 15th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Go Raiders!
June 15th, 2010 at 7:12 am
You can chew on that, I’m off to go shoot a round.
June 15th, 2010 at 7:13 am
JFB,
Jason Campbell can without a doubt be sucessful running this team. All we need our QB to do is go 18-26 or so to go with our run game. This team is going to win because of tough defense and running the ball. I’d say his skill set is exactly what this offense needs.
June 15th, 2010 at 7:17 am
I don’t look at what Campbell did in Washington’s offense. I look at the plays WE run and how many times we just said “awww, what was that!???!”
From all indications, Campbell can make the obvious throws and then some.
I’ll even go as far as to say your boy Gradkowski could manage this offense too. As long as that Oline is upgraded that is.
June 15th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Another young linebacker has been suspended for violating the league’s performance enhancing policy.
Titans strong-side linebacker Gerald McRath will miss the first four games of the season, coach Jeff Fisher announced on Monday. A starter at the end of last season, Tennessee expected big things from the Southern Mississippi product this season.
June 15th, 2010 at 7:39 am
I agree with Jhill.
how many games could we have won last year with Jason Campbell instead of Russell, Gradkowski or Frye ???
in addition to the 5 wins we did have I would include the losses to KC, Cleveland and 1 game against SD
AT LEAST 7 wins with that awful team last year.
10 wins this year with a much better supporting cast
June 15th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Jason Campbell doesn’t have to be Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Brett Favre or Kurt Warner to lead us to the playoffs.
He doesn’t have to be Tom Brady, Caron Palmer, Philip Rivers or Tony Romo either!
all he has to do is play his game, limit turnovers and move the chains.
JC had the 10th best completion percentage in the league last year. 14th most passing yards
Hwnrdr: Campbell went 2-2 against the AFC West last year
0-6 against NFC East (Dallas, Philly, NYG)
June 15th, 2010 at 7:49 am
10 wins? I would shine Al Davis’ shoes if we won 10 games next year. I would wear an Russell Athletics Authentic Tom Cable Wife Beater Shirt for a week if we won 10 games next year.
June 15th, 2010 at 7:51 am
I haven’t seen enough games Campbell has played to pass judgment on him, but he has to be three times better than Russell right?
June 15th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Goooo LAKERS! Time to put up or shut up Gasol, Odom and Artest you sissies!
June 15th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Sunday, Sept. 12_at Tennessee, 10 a.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Sept. 19_St. Louis, 1:05 p.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Sept. 26_at Arizona, 1:15 p.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Oct. 3_Houston, 1:05 p.m. (LOSS)
Sunday, Oct. 10_San Diego, 1:05 p.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Oct. 17_at 49ers, 1:05 p.m. (LOSS)
Sunday, Oct. 24_at Denver, 1:15 p.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Oct. 31_Seattle, 1:15 p.m. (LOSS)
Sunday, Nov. 7_Kansas City, 1:15 p.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Nov. 14_Bye
Sunday, Nov. 21_at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Nov. 28_Miami, 1:05 p.m. (LOSS)
Sunday, Dec. 5_at San Diego, 1:05 p.m. (LOSS)
Sunday, Dec. 12_at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Dec. 19_Denver, 1:15 p.m. (WIN)
Sunday, Dec. 26_Indianapolis, 1:05 p.m. (LOSS)
Sunday, Jan. 2_at Kansas City, 10 a.m. (WIN)
Dakota: 10-6
June 15th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Celtics had 3 different guys step up in each victory …
Ray Allen, Big Baby & Paul Pierce
Kevin Garnett showed up in a loss
will this be Rondo’s night?
maybe Rasheed Wallace shows up clutch in the 4th?
June 15th, 2010 at 8:00 am
LMN,
dude, i always mix you up between Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Maybe I am obsessed with the red light district. Anyways, is Winston Reid really a Dane?
June 15th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Rockstar, although Tom Cable has been demoted to Assistant O-line coach/Time Out Coordinator, his mere presence is worth at least 5 losses.
June 15th, 2010 at 8:03 am
new post!
June 15th, 2010 at 8:03 am
A Russell Athletic Tom Cable Wife Beater…
That is CLASSIC!!!
June 15th, 2010 at 8:25 am
KoolKell Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Don’t worry about Al getting credit, if they turn around.
He’ll make sure he gets the credit.
Believe that.
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Well, seeing as how it’s his team and he’s publicly taken the blame for the last seven years, I would say that taking the credit if it turns around would be completely justified and appropriate.