Camp questions: How good is Mike Mitchell?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at 9:59 am in Oakland Raiders.
With reporting day less than two weeks away, the fifth in a series of questions and issues to be sorted out in Napa:
How good is Mike Mitchell, and where does he fit in?
In some circles, the second-round selection of Mitchell, was considered the biggest reach of the 2009 draft. Draft analysts such as Mike Mayock and Mel Kiper were stumped. Mayock admitted he knew little about the Ohio University safety. Kiper had him a seventh-round pick or signing as an undrafted free agent.
It’s known the Chicago Bears had placed a phone call to Mitchell before the Raiders stunned everyone with the selection, but still know one knows if the Raiders reached or were simply on to something with the rest of the league asleep at the wheel.
Mitchell showed some promise late in the season, but conceded in November his development was stunted by hamstring problems which made him a bystander in training camp.
“If you could look at my college tape, and then look at how I was running around earlier in the year and at training camp and in practice, that’s not even the same football player,” Mitchell said.
The Raiders utilized Mitchell in packages where he could play in the box, be a hitter and make the kind of hits that made him a Youtube sensation even if NFL scouts were oblivious.
Mitchell has made good on a promise to spend much of his offseason at the Raiders facility working out, and presumably the athletic training staff has made sure his hamstring issues are a thing of the past.
That means there could be more than a few scuffles during contact drills _ Mitchell missed most of camp but did get in one memorable scrape with Louis Murphy last year in Napa. In the best case scenario, Mitchell helps elevate practice intensity and brings an enforcer’s mentality to the secondary.
Still be determined is how best to use Mitchell. He said he played everywhere at Ohio, but his hitting ability and physicality would appear to far outweigh his ball and coverage skills. He is similar in skill to Tyvon Branch, the fourth-round pick a year earlier who led all NFL safeties in tackles (admittedly in large part because of the failures of the front seven). Branch is considered by the coaching staff to be a potential star.
The Raiders have long played a single deep safety _ it’s an Al Davis staple _ and Branch and Mitchell operate better closer to the line of scrimmage.
Mitchell is part of equation along with an new linebacking corps to make the Oakland defense more stout against the run and more physical.
Exactly how creative the coaching staff will be to get him on the field and make him effective will play out in Napa.
Previous camp questions:
Can Higgins return to ‘08 form?
Where is Seymour’s ripple effect?
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July 17th, 2010 at 10:02 am
uno
July 17th, 2010 at 10:02 am
2 in a week! NICE
July 17th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I’m looking for “The Missle” to have a big year.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:08 am
i hope our D will be f-ing RAD! i want them to punish teams. thats what football is all about to me. i dont care if they lose the game as long as someone on the other side got knocked the F out!
July 17th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Great question, Jerry. I think the decent depth at safety creates a great situation to bring Mitchell along slowly. These people suggesting we need to move Huff to CB and plug Mitchell in at safety are crazy. Huff had the closest thing he’s had to a breakout year, and Tyvon is closing in on being a pro-bowl level player at his position. And Mitchell is only an injury away from starting in any case.
Assuming Michell sees more game time, his being out there with McClain and Lamarr Houston should mean a much more physical defense. And Seymour in a contract year doesn’t hurt either.
I can never be shocked if the Raiders defense is terrible against the run–having seen it for so many years in a row–but I honestly think there’s a chance they could be one of the best units in the NFL this year.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:23 am
MM is right. The way he was running last year is def not the same way he looked on youtube. He seemed hesitant and his change of directions were not very good. Hopefully this year it will be different with more experience.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Branch and Huff are the starters so MM is in a nice position where he doesn’t have to be thrown to the wolves. Give him some snaps ease him in, let him loose on special teams. We are in good shape in the safety dept.
MM keep workin, study, listen, learn, be ready to step in!
The end
July 17th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Man, I feel sorry for TO. I wish the Raiders would sign him just to put him out of his misery.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Piss on TO he deserves what he’s getting.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:55 am
# MistaBrown Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Branch and Huff are the starters so MM is in a nice position where he doesn’t have to be thrown to the wolves. Give him some snaps ease him in, let him loose on special teams. We are in good shape in the safety dept.
MM keep workin, study, listen, learn, be ready to step in!
The end
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Good Post! I Concur!
July 17th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Kidseven – I agree our def. looks much improved.
But, without a productive offense, Our D will be tired and worn out as usual. We need a center – we need to move the chains.
July 17th, 2010 at 11:03 am
what does TO deserve?? what did he do other than play ball? yeah he ran his mouth but because he is good and wanted to be better! he has done nothing wrong its just his age and the fact he wants A LOT of money that is his prob
July 17th, 2010 at 11:04 am
other then our o line our offense looks ok plus the addition of hue jackson and less duties to cable and the addition of campbell i say we improved a lot
July 17th, 2010 at 11:07 am
and all you peeps out there saying that we are going 5-11 again why even come here and be a downer go be a 49ers fan or something cuz a true raider fan will always have his teams back even if you know deep down we may suck i would never show it i say we will go to the playoffs at least if anyone says other wise you are a panzy a$$ yellow bellied bi+ch
July 17th, 2010 at 11:08 am
response?
July 17th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Is Cable still the O-Line coach, or is it this Michalczik dude?
Anybody know anything about this Michalczik guy?
July 17th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Im not going to even bother answering you. If you dont know what TO did other than play ball you are on another planet. Go kick rocks kid..
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Jonesy941 Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 11:03 am
what does TO deserve?? what did he do other than play ball?
July 17th, 2010 at 11:17 am
This team also needs a solid 3rd RB!
July 17th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Bennet was signed for the 3rd spot.
July 17th, 2010 at 11:29 am
# DKnight007 Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 11:17 am
This team also needs a solid 3rd RB!
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With Bennett and Cartwright, I think we are decent. We have other, more pressing needs.
I’m not impressed with our LT, LG, C, RT, RG, or FB. If we had players at those positions, then anybody could run.
July 17th, 2010 at 11:35 am
post 23 says it all
July 17th, 2010 at 11:36 am
*Gallery is good at LT, when he is healthy, which he rarely is.
Walker, Mario, Satele, Morris, Carlisle, Barnes, etc.etc….
The rookies probably won’t be that great so fresh off the shelf.
Who’s in charge of this mess?!
July 17th, 2010 at 11:38 am
why do you think the rats donkeys made even little guys like bell,grey look good. they had allstar OLs. sorry, dont recall 1st names but im sure u get my point!
July 17th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Here is the O-Line I want to see stay/get healthy:
TE – Z. Miller/Stewart/Myers
LT – M.Henderson/Veldheer
LG – Gallery/B-Camp
C – Satele/Morris
RG – Walker/Carlisle
RT – Barnes/Loper
FB – Moline/Tonga
July 17th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Jerry, you don’t have an editor anymore? You typed “know” when you meant “no” instead.
July 17th, 2010 at 11:58 am
# Glutten for Punishment Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:08 am
i hope our D will be f-ing RAD! i want them to punish teams. thats what football is all about to me. i dont care if they lose the game as long as someone on the other side got knocked the F out!
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Good news/bad news kind of thing.
The Good News is you win the trophy for dumbest post of the week.
Bad News is you probably have numerous trophy’s and this one won’t mean as much.
First off, “Rad”?? Can you scream “I’m 12″ any easier?
And “I don’t care if we win as long as someone gets knocked out”?
Ok…maybe I was wrong on the 12 yr old part…
Sounds more like something a 10 year old would say.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
T.O. doesn’t have to worry…before the second exhibition game is over, as injuries come up, his phone will be ringing off the hook.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
There was a time when TO’s talent outweighed his lunatic behavior. Those days are long gone. He will find a spot when someone gets injured I hope its not with Oakland.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
This blog is sure nice and peaceful when Seymour & MR isn’t in here inciting chaos.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
# Jonesy941 Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 11:07 am
and all you peeps out there saying that we are going 5-11 again why even come here and be a downer go be a 49ers fan or something cuz a true raider fan will always have his teams back even if you know deep down we may suck i would never show it i say we will go to the playoffs at least if anyone says other wise you are a panzy a$$ yellow bellied bi+ch
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Ahhh…the “I’m too insecure to call it like I see it” angle.
How’s that working for ya?
In other words, YOU DON’T PAY ONE FREAKING PENNY towards the Raiders. No, save the “I GO EVERY WEEK” CRAP..you don’t.
You wear your little pirate shirt, and feel oh so big and tough wearing it, and take personally when someone says the Raiders suck.
Well, records don’t lie.
they do suck.
WORST STRETCH OF ANY TEAM IN THE NFL, EVER.
Oh darn…guess I shouldn’t have told you that..burst that little bubble.
Yeah, Goober, facts are facts.
Get back to the comic books, put your t-shirt Aunt Bessie bought you away, and come back in a couple of years when it’s safe to crow.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
MM is another of Davis’s dumb picks.
Thank Dog we had a good draft this year.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Raiders vs. Ravens tomorrow at 10am PST on NFLN.
We can take one more trip down memory lane, and watch the last snaps the purple drank man will ever take in the NFL.
July 17th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
July 17th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Damn watching that Ravens game…shyt is awful
July 17th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
LOL and you people hollering for Farglass back are out of your minds….guy is awful. It was sickening to watch this guy even be inthe NFL let alone start!
July 17th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Its true with Huff having emerged last year as a dude who can play and not a scrub, 2×4 does seem to be odd man out. Tyvon Branch is the real deal. But Injuries happen especially to guys like Tyvon who hit like a texting chick’s SUV blowin through a red light.
I do want to watch MM hammer some unlucky punk on a crossing route at least once this year.
I am starting to get pumped up about the D in 2010. Hammer time.
Lets all hope Huff keeps getting better because our secondary could be VERY good. Just need that nickel back pos. to upgrade. Routt or WMcF or someone needs to be better.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Watching Mitchell play he plays with controled violence and intent.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I don’t mind if Fargas is competing for the 3rd gig with Rock and Bennett.
Someone has to spell Bush after McFadden gets hurt.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
MM34 will be used as a roving, hybrid type safety.
His role will not be the conventional one.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Answering #16 from bigted:
According to Wikipedia – so it must be true . . .
Jim Michalczik (born June 6, 1966) in an American football coach who is currently the Offensive Line coach for the Oakland Raiders. He had previously served in the same capacity for the California Golden Bears.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
44. Hybrid LB / SS / Good sh*t…
Lets go Raiders! I like Mitchell. I like Branch. Huff’s growing on me and suddenly safety, one of the Raiders weaknesses is a strength.
YES!!!
July 17th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
# RaidingTexas Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Answering #16 from bigted:
According to Wikipedia – so it must be true . . .
Jim Michalczik (born June 6, 1966) in an American football coach who is currently the Offensive Line coach for the Oakland Raiders. He had previously served in the same capacity for the California Golden Bears.
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This may help explain the O-Lines regression from the end of 2008 to 2009. Hopefully Cable will spend some time with these guys this year.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Would love to see Mitchell knock the piss out of a Donkey named Timothy Richard, in a goal line situation this year!
But, I’ll settle for him to knock the pee out of any one on the other team…(;
July 17th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
47. Cable wore too many hats and Gallery, Satele, Green all spent time out of the line up. Morris filled for Satele when he was yanked for sucking at center, then Sat had to come back in and Morris moved to Gallerys RG.
Then Walker moved their. A spot he’d never played.
We’ve got more depth and guys who are working at more than one position so far this year to remedy that…
July 17th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Peace and have a great day Nation!~
July 17th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Meet Lamar Houston:
http://www.csnbayarea.com/07/17/10/Meet-the-Rookies-Raiders-DL-Lamarr-Houst/landing.html?blockID=272869&feedID=2497
July 17th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Go Oakland Football Raiders! 10-6
Peace Owt!
July 17th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
in most ways most of you here are representative of the nitwit U.S. public at large. Everyone goes into a box of perception. No way out.
Missile Mitchell can’t cover. Huff could never be a CB. Veldheer comes from a third world college so he can’t be NFL ready. McFumble has to be good because he came from the SEC. Obama is less of a corporate toady than the last turd so he is deemed socialist. Etc., et cetera.
Bullfreakin’criminychips! Nnamdi would be buried up to his Asomugha in concrete if you guys had your way a few years ago. Bust! Can’t cover! Waste! Pro Bowl!
July 17th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
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July 17th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Fantasy football=yawwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
July 17th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
LOL too funny how people are already sour on Mitchell……some are eternally negative
July 17th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Congrats to Tim Brown for making the college football HOF. Next stop Canton!
July 17th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I don’t mind if Fargas is competing for the 3rd gig with Rock and Bennett.
Someone has to spell Bush after McFadden gets hurt.
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And that bum doesnt need to be considered
July 17th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
buckeyeraider Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Congrats to Tim Brown for making the college football HOF. Next stop Canton!
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Timmy= Greatest
July 17th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Man, it burns my biscuits like Yosemite Sam’s after a long camel ride throught the desert when Jerry says some sports writers dismiss Timmy as merely a “compiler”. Who put up those stats because, well somebody had to.
Tim Brown was a hell of a football player who played on some bad Raider teams. Great receiver and return man. IMO he is the greatest Raider of the modern era. I consider 1963-1987, when Flores retired the “golden era” of Raider football. The modern era began in ‘88 with the hiring and firing of Shannarat.
Tim never had the luxury of catching passes from Montana and young or Peyton his whole career, either. He spent alot of time catching “passes” from the likes of Billy Joe Hobert and Donald Hollas.
Timmeh belongs in the Pro football hall of fame. And he’ll get there.
July 17th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Sportsnet Central (ch 698) on DTV is featuring Raider rookies @ 1030. All they mentioned is J Valdheer so who knows what the lineup will be. How do you leave McClain off that commercial?
July 17th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
What up NATION…
Mike Mitchell is going to rip head off shoulders…
Rookie to have the biggest impact; Jacoby Ford…
July 17th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Khalif Relief?
Lets frikkin hope so…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2010_off_season
July 17th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
55. Timmeh!!!
July 17th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Mike Mitchell is probably one of my sentimental favorite Raiders at this point. I think this guy is going to explode on the scene this year.
His rookie year was a bit of a disapointment. He got a late start because of that silly rule regarding his graduating class bs. Then when he was allowed to practice he suffered a hamstring injury that seemed to linger forever, causing him to miss the entire pre season. So, he was behind the eight ball from the beginning.
But he did show some flashes of the physicality he is going to bring to the table. In the season opener the Raiders were thoroughly dominating the Chargers but Sproles was keeping the Chargers in it with big returns. Then on his 3rd return he ran headfirst into a brick wall,MM. You could hear the collision.
Then in the debacle in the meadowlands, where the Raiders basically curled up like a bad dog and took a beaten with rolled up newspaper, while they piddled down their leg, MM was the only bright spot I can remember. He came up in run support and smacked big Brandon Jacobs right in the mouth, near the goal line.
As the year went on, he became more and more of the focal point of John Marshall’s blitz packages. Watch the replay of the finale vs. Baltimore tomorrow, and watch Mitchell chase Joe Flacco all over the coliseum.
July 17th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Jacoby Ford is not a track star turned football player. The kid grew up playing football, and happens to have incredible speed. This Kid is going to be HELL in the NFL… Whomever in the org who pushed for this kid Kudo’s to you, and the org for picking him…
July 17th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
YES!!! i am FINALLY connected!
I thought I’d never Login and comment with my fellow raider nation peers!!
I can truly say I’ve admired most of you regulars!
Im James from Florida!
I am the biggest Nmandi Asomugha fan!! he has been the absolute leader for years, since c.dub left us..
I agree, MM34 will be huge this year for us, let CROSS OUR FINGERS on S. Routt’s progress.. I lose sleep over that nickel-back position… LOL! thank God Jamarcus Struggle is finallly out of our lives..
July 17th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
I agree w/JFB. MM34 will be a big nickle..SS/OLB hybrid. He won’t be a starter per se, but he will see the field alot.IMO.
Huff has the range and coverage skills to have that single high FS position locked up. He showed signs of having a breakout year last year.
Branch has been a find. The guy had a hell of a season last year. He is not going anywhere. He was a CB at UConn so he has better than avg cover skills for a SS. And he’s not afraid to stick his nose in there and do the dirty work. See his nice take down of San Diego’s 270 lb. TE in that same season opener.
But Mitchell should play alot in a big nickle look. Not a liability in the run game, in fact just the opposite. The guy should bring a more physical style to the run D. And he is already probably the Raiders best blitzer. He has a knack. I expect Marshall to be sending him after opposing QBs early and often this year. When he arrives, he arrives with a bang.
July 17th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
With MM34, I don’t see any need for Hirum Eugene.
July 17th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
MM <——- Bad@$$ stand up guy…
July 17th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Vegas,
You still around,Bro?
Edinson Volquez is making his 1st start in over a year coming off the Tommy John. He is dealin. Struck out six Rockies through 4 inn., so far. This is the way to start 2nd half now.
Now, back to Raider talk…
July 17th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
MiamiBornRaider86 Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
YES!!! i am FINALLY connected!
I thought I’d never Login and comment with my fellow raider nation peers!!===========
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You mean…registration has changed?
Used to be you put in a name, email address, and in seconds you’re registered.
What did you have to do that warranted such an elated sigh of relief that you ‘FINALLY’ connected and that you thought you’d “never login”?
July 17th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
# Thec07 Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
MM <——- Bad@$$ stand up guy…
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that should have been drafted in the 6th or 7th round, NOT the second.
July 17th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Mitchell had a tough year I think he struggled with the hamstring all year long. There were games where he played stiff and unathletic I think due to that hamstring. This year I would lik to seee him demonstrate the athleticism I saw on youtube tape, where his change of direction was outstanding he had great mobility and anticipation. That’s the player I want to see.
July 17th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Rich-O,
How ya doin? Ornery as ever, I see.
I honestly don’t believe Mitchell would’ve been around in the 6th or 7th rds. Despite what Mel Kiper had him rated.
There is ample evidence, albeit circumstantial that the Bears were going to take him in the 2nd. Mitchell and his people publicly stated it. And after the Raiders made the pick, Chicage traded out of the round.
Plus, the next day, stand up guy Mike Mayock made an apology of sorts for his reaction to the pick. He said in fact he talked to someone in the know, without naming names, that his club was looking at taking Mitchell in the 3rd. It was later hinted at that it was the Cowboys. All speculation I guess, No proof.
Mitchell was virtually unknown heading into the draft. Hell, he isn’t even in the Draft guides I have. But he apparently opened some eyes at his pro day right before the draft, when he ran a blistering 40. Low 4.4’s at 220 lbs. Supposedly the Browns, Bears and Packers were all interested. Obviously Al was.
July 17th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Then on his 3rd return he ran headfirst into a brick wall,MM. You could hear the collision.
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I remember that, completely wasted in my hotel room, and out of no where, Sproles got blasted.
I was looking, “who was that…..oh shyt that is Mike Mitchell!! Hello!!!”
(BTW, go Volquez…need the Rockies to lose so my white-hot Giants can sneak up the Wild Card board.)
July 17th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Welcome aboard Miami86!!
July 17th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
For the down side of MM34, watch the Ravens game tomorrow. I believe in the second half, he was dropped in a zone and Derrick Mason just runs circles around him before and after the catch.
Now Derrick Mason is one helluva a WR, but MM looks a little stiff out there. Certainly at this best playing down hill, and not backpedaling.
Wouldn’t be suprised if the Raiders aren’t a sack heavy team, with no one over maybe 6-7 sacks individually. MM34 could be 2nd on the team with say 5 sacks.
July 17th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
tj, if you are at practice like you say you are I’m quite surprised you are relying on youtube (video), maybe you really aren’t at practice and you are the pathological liar I been saying you are.
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priesttj Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
This year I would lik to seee him demonstrate the athleticism I saw on youtube tape
July 17th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
I dont recall you giving DMAC any slack for his turf toe.
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priesttj Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Mitchell had a tough year I think he struggled with the hamstring all year long.
July 17th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
test
July 17th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
mistabrOwn you don’t recall a lot of stuff. Start with how much one plus one is.
July 17th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Thec07 Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Jacoby Ford is not a track star turned football player. The kid grew up playing football, and happens to have incredible speed. This Kid is going to be HELL in the NFL… Whomever in the org who pushed for this kid Kudo’s to you, and the org for picking him…
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Awesuuuum!!!
July 17th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
buckeyeraider Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
I agree w/JFB. MM34 will be a big nickle..SS/OLB hybrid. He won’t be a starter per se, but he will see the field alot.IMO.
Huff has the range and coverage skills to have that single high FS position locked up. He showed signs of having a breakout year last year.
Branch has been a find. The guy had a hell of a season last year. He is not going anywhere. He was a CB at UConn so he has better than avg cover skills for a SS. And he’s not afraid to stick his nose in there and do the dirty work. See his nice take down of San Diego’s 270 lb. TE in that same season opener.
But Mitchell should play alot in a big nickle look. Not a liability in the run game, in fact just the opposite. The guy should bring a more physical style to the run D. And he is already probably the Raiders best blitzer. He has a knack. I expect Marshall to be sending him after opposing QBs early and often this year. When he arrives, he arrives with a bang.
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Tyvon alluded to the hybrid defense Marshall’s going to spring this year with guys playing all over the place.
Should be massive…
July 17th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
SeymourOakglen you are in here humping my leg and giving tj a reach around @ the same time!
What on earth is your major malfunction you nimrod mope?
July 17th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Anybody that has been watching Oakland Raider football Nnamdi would know that the Raiders mix in alot of nice looking blitz packages during the pre-season and sure as the sun rises AL puts the brakes on the entire scheme.
I’m going to wait until the regular season to see it with my own eyes, you can cream on yourself in July all you want but some of us know better.
July 17th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
73. Raiders are loaded with sackers on D and looking forward to showing it off.
“That’s what makes a bump and run cornerback triumphant. No bump and run cornerback can play bump and run successfully with a consistent 4-man rush. No one can!”
Lester Hayes
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives_2010_archive_one
07-14-10
RNS: Until recently the Raiders LB corps was built more toward coverage of TE’s like division rivals Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzales. Do you think the beefing up of Oaklands line backing corps will affect the coverages and assignments?
TB: Not only will our backers be different, but our line will get a lot of pressure this year. I have no doubt our coverage’s and schemes will be a new look. Our line will set the tone for this defense.
July 17th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
MistaBrown Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Anybody that has been watching Oakland Raider football Nnamdi would know that the Raiders mix in alot of nice looking blitz packages during the pre-season and sure as the sun rises AL puts the brakes on the entire scheme.
I’m going to wait until the regular season to see it with my own eyes, you can cream on yourself in July all you want but some of us know better.
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I’ve had this conversation before. I’m willing to bet you’re one of those guys who hasn’t watched every single game for years or even ever.
The Raiders run ALL kinds of looks and blitz packages and sent Branch, Nnamdi, and Mitchell in ALOT!!!
Not to mention the LB bringing pressure.
The myth of the Vanilla D is just that. A MYTH perpetuated by the uninformed.
Do we run Old school D’s? Yes. Do we run them the majority of the time?
No.
It just looks that way because we don’t shift when the O sends a man in motion.
Like Transformers, theres more than meets the eye going on.
Their 3-4 look side overload package they ran against Philly’s beat up O line moidahed em’.
July 17th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Nnamdi, maybe you just started watching football a couple weeks ago I dunno…
When TB says the D-line will set the tone in July before they have put pads on is a statement that sounds great but you cant even take it serious for any team at this stage of the game. Everybody looks good in shorts in July!
July 17th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Lates and enjoy the week end Nation!~
July 17th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Nnamdi last year on NFLN Rod Woodson said the Raiders play that old school man 2 man 98% of the time and you cant win in this day & age doing that.
Wakeup, you are senile with politics and FOOTBALL ? Good god..
July 17th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
This Buster Posey is frkn amazing!!
If McClain can be anything like him his rookie year, we will be in the playoffs.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Show me one post where I said I was at practice……in the last 3 years. I have never seen Mitchell up close at all practice not practice nor at th grocery store.
Dude when are you going to focus on yourself and stop putting words in my mouth.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
tj putting words in your mouth would be overkill I just stick to the facts.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Vegas,
I guess it’s fair to say that, at this point, pass coverage is not the strong point in MM’s game. However, I think to a certain extent, that gets blown a little out of proportion.
I remember the same things everybody else probably does…Kirk Morrison jumping up and down and yelling at him for being out of position or blowing a coverage. Probably not the first rookie db to blow an assignment.
Then I believe he got beat for a TD by Chris Cooley in the Redskin game. But now we all know that was just J. Campbell’s redzone prowess and not indicitave of any shotcomings by MM, right? LOL.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Show us the post where I said was at practice in the last 3 years……………repost it!
It’s been at least 3 years since I’ve been at a Raider pratice of any kind. And how in hell would I go to a Raider pratice and see Mitchell before we ever draftd him. He got hurt in a minicamp if I’m not mistaken. So he never played a regular season game without the effects of that hamstring IMO……….that’s the point I was trying to make.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
tj I’m not going to sift through posts I have only done that a couple of times in the last 3 years. We all have seen you say you been practice..
Show us? Do you have a mouse in your pocket ?
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# priesttj Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Show us the post where I said was at practice in the last 3 years……………repost it!
It’s been at least 3 years since I’ve been at a Raider pratice of any kind. And how in hell would I go to a Raider pratice and see Mitchell before we ever draftd him. He got hurt in a minicamp if I’m not mistaken. So he never played a regular season game without the effects of that hamstring IMO……….that’s the point I was trying to make.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Hey hatemonger! you ever come in here with a thought of your own instead of looking fr someone to fight with. Just how bad is your life that you must come to a website and get into arguements?
Dude get help quick, you’re not normal.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
G’night fellas.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
then shut the hell up
July 17th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
tj your mr know it all attitude is just too much to resist given all the sh!t you sling in here..
July 17th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
The Cooley pass was a great throw by JC. The Morrison thing was more of a mental mistake so you can live with that.
Watch the Mason play tomorrow. Very, very stiff, not fluid at all. That was the biggest representation of his lack of coverage skill, IMO.
Still, I think he can be a player. You put your players in the best place to succeed, and covering WR’s is not that place. Letting him hit people in the mouth is.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
My know it all attitude? Fool you’re in here everday looking for a fight based on specious logic and conjecture. All yu do is attack people little to no facts. You twist everything someone says too support that crap bouncing around in your dome.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Joe Montana’s son arrested for underage drinking
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 17, 2010 4:46 PM ET
We won’t be resetting the arrest meter on this one, but we do have a football related jailing to pass along.
Joe Montana’s son was one of of 43 undergraduates at Notre Dame arrested Friday night for doing what most undergraduates do every Friday night. Nate Montana, the team’s backup quarterback, was one of eight Notre Dame football players among those arrested for underage drinking at a South Bend home.
John Taylor over at our brother site CFT (sister site sounds weird) has all the details regarding the other players who spent the night in county jail.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Doing what most undergraduates do? The article really said that? What b.s. Could they be any more protective of Joe Montana’s son? Either come up with empirical data that proves most college students drink, meaning 50% or more, or that is pure bias. It may seem like most college kids drink but in reality I’m betting it’s around the 30% mark. It’s just that the ones who do make all of the noise and get all of the attention. That is typical sports media today. Protect their golden boys, vilify the others. This is why I canceled my Sports Illustrated subscription years back.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I can never tell when you’re joking MR because of all of the crap that u guys spill out onto this blog everyday, but if you’re serious about college kids getting hammered to be in the 30 percentile range, well, then, you never went to college!!
Go Raiders!
July 17th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Another example: Gun shots were fired during a fight in the parking lot of Tom Brady’s wedding. Almost NOTHING about it in the sports media, or even the mainstream media for that matter. Could you imagine if shots were fired at T.O. or Ocho’s wedding? We’d never hear the end of it. Endless reports on the “thug culture”. “was ‘purple drank’ involved”? Incident at Brady’s wedding? Nothing. Just disappeared.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Well that’s a big ‘no duh’!
Are we gonna start talking about how the international bankers own the media?
July 17th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
I don’t know the percentage, to be honest. How can you be certain it’s more than 50%? What college did you go to? Are you factoring in all of the foreign exchange students, immigrants on visas, quiet kids who just want to get a degree, and there are a lot of them, in fact, I really think they make up for the majority. Then at Notre Dame you have a lot of devout Catholics, many of them considering entering the clergy. I just don’t buy that “most” students at Notre Dame drink. I don’t know, though. If you’ve got anything that could remotely prove they do, I’m paying attention. I just don’t think it is, and I think it’s irresponsible for a journalist to justify the son of a football god getting arrested for drinking under age by proclaiming “most” students do. I’ll bet it’s the opposite.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
If the topic I’m discussing frustrates you, you have the option of not reading it.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
And you’re saying “getting hammered”. As in getting drunk, regularly. What college could function with most of its student body being alcoholics? BS. The dropout rate would be through the roof, and their campus would eventually get closed down. I think your view of college life is based on movies.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
July 17th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Damn can you run with sh!t.
Well, go on then.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
What college did you go to, Saint?
July 17th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
College drinking! Those werrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeee theeeeeeeeeeeee daaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyssssssssss!
July 17th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
What college did you go to, Saint?
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Lush University perhaps……….I prolly shoula went there
July 17th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
When did you go to college, Br ien? And where?
July 17th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I don’t think Saint went to college. I think his view of college life is from 80s movies.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Texas Tech.
And yes, getting hammered was on the carriculum. It was awesome!
July 17th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
….and yes, the ball players were right there with us!
July 17th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
A journalist saying “most” people do something without having a shred of evidence is irresponsible. Most college students don’t get arrested for drinking. I’ll bet that most don’t even drink. But when the sports teams and the fraternities/sororities do, of course it would give a feeble minded person like Saint Kaufman and the guy who wrote that article the impression that everyone does. That’s the epitome of low self esteem, thinking “everyone” is doing something, when in reality, just the elite are.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
How many students attended Texas Tech when you were there? Thousands, I presume? How many would show up to a huge party? A hundred or so, realistically. Maybe a couple hundred, tops. Now that doesn’t prove in any way that most students don’t drink, but it could give a delusional person like yourself a dose of reality as to just how few people do. Maybe it seemed like everyone was drinking because you viewed the frats and athletes that you idolized as “everyone”. But in reality, most of everyone was at the dorm studying.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Thanks man, never thought of myself as elite.
shucks
July 17th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
When did you go to college, Br ien? And where?
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Went to CSUN my friend….we drunk some but i majored in cocaine lol
July 17th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Texas Tech.
And yes, getting hammered was on the carriculum. It was awesome!
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Yeah Lubbock im sure all yall did was get plastered
July 17th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
But in reality, most of everyone was at the dorm studying.
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MR most people dont really dig into the dorm study until finals time…..come on man
July 17th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Where is this empirical data that supports your findings that most students are in their dorms studying?
Really, it’s all pretty silly.
I got your original point.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Saint, I never though of you as elite, either. Pay attention. I said you idolize the elite, and mistake them for representing “everyone”. That’s where you came to the conclusion that everyone drinks. Oh, god no, my friend. There is nothing elite about you from what I can see. I have you pegged as a thirty something still trying to prove yourself socially. Sad is more like it.
July 17th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I was pretty amused to learn that toga parties actually existed!
July 17th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Br ien, when and where did you go to school?
July 17th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Well MR not all college students drink you are totally correct but there is a pretty good portion that does especially when they hit the age of 21
Now people are crazy drunks like myself were drunks before hitting the campus
My expertise was the 8am special
July 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Br ien, when and where did you go to school?
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Cal State Northridge 2000s my friend
July 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
You refuted my original point. You didn’t “get it”. You argued with it. So I’m arguing for it. Like I said earlier, you can shut out the lights on this any time you want to. You’re the one who keeps trying to convince me that “everyone” in college drinks.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Bri en, you think it’s responsible journalism to say “everyone” in college drinks?
July 17th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I was pretty amused to learn that toga parties actually existed!
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LOL those were ok….went to one at UCLA……Maurice Drew and all the UCLA football team was there hammered…..but uCLA people were much cooler than USC folks…..you would think Beverly Hills would be the stuck up mfkers and people over by the hood would be cooler…..Nawps!
July 17th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
um here are some stats…………Binge drinking is a form of alcohol abuse. It is the large consumption of liquor per sitting that leads to physical and cognitive impairment. It remains an ever growing problem amongst college students as the sub
cultural of partying is looking to surpass the academic culture of campus life. Currently binge drinking is constituted for males as having more than 5 drinks in one sitting and for females as having more than 4 drinks although recent studies from Harvard Universities department of Public Health shows that 51% of college males drink more than 5 drinks in a row, about 12, and 40% of college females drink more than 4 in a row, about 9. This study also tells us that 44% of US college students have participated in binge drinking in the last two weeks.
The most likely of candidates for binge drinking include white students under the age of 21, particularly so if they are in a fraternity or sorority. This is three times more likely if they were binge drinkers in high school. College binge drinkers reported doing so due to a need for social status, peer pressure, academic stress and 47% reported binge drinking to get drunk due to their new found freedoms from authoritarian homes. One in four reported binging at minimum three times a week. This ever popular growing past time with college students has severely detrimental effects to themselves, their classmates and communities. NIAAA statistics based on college binge drinkers between the ages of 18 and 24
show that in a given year binge drinking results in 1400 deaths, 500,000 injuries, 600,000 assaults, 70,000 cases of sexual abuse, 40,000 cases of unprotected sex of which 10,000 of these are reported as being too drunk to know if they consented, 150,000 alcohol related health problems, 1.5% attempted suicide and 2.1 million drive drunk. Of all of these 31% of binge drinkers meet the DSM criteria for abuse and 6% meet the criteria for dependence. Of all college binge drinkers 25% show immense academic suffering and are 21 more times likely than the non binging student to miss class, fall behind, damage property, get hurt, engage in unplanned and unprotected sex and get into trouble with campus police and officials. A combining of college surveys show that binge drinkers dramatically affect their academic peers. Results from non binging college students report that 71% have their sleep and studying interrupted, 57% get stuck tending to intoxicated students, 36% have been insulted or humiliated, 23% have unwanted sexual encounters, 23% get into serious arguments, 16% have had their property damaged, 11% have been physically assaulted and 1% haven been raped by a severely intoxicated peer.
Just as binge drinking in high school increases the likeliness of binging in college, binging in college increases the likeliness of future drinking problems. This creates a problem for society as more professionals are being fired for being intoxicated on the job; this includes lawyers, doctors, surgeons, engineers. These are all people that we depend on to go about our lives are maintain our society and being intoxicated hinders this. In order to prevent this colleges need to implement and enforce dry campus policies, produce punishments for drinking on campus, support more anti-drinking groups and stop looking the other way. Although college is a time for becoming independent and it is not the college’s job to monitor the drinking habits of the students it is their job to produce well rounded adults capable of making informed decisions that benefit themselves and society. This can not be done by allowing excessive drinking. Until something is done the consequences and the statistics for them will continue to show an increase as they have been over the last 5 years.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Swing and a miss.
40 something, kids and dogs. If I was a socialite I wouldn’t be on a blog on a Sat night. That’s the sad part I suppose.
What’s up with the name calling? You friggin 12?
July 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
college drinking is trivial next to world issues, but where do journalists draw the line? Should a journalist every proclaim “everyone” or “most” people do anything without providing some kind of empirical data to back up their point? Next thing you know, journalists could say that most black people are criminals, most women are stupid, most jews are greedy. And the only data they’ll need are personal examples.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Bri en, you think it’s responsible journalism to say “everyone” in college drinks?
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possibly
July 17th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Saint, buddy, I didn’t say you were a socialite. I’m calling you a loser. 40 something with a dog? I believe it. But I still think you’re a wannabe. Your description of college life says it all.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
bigd, that article only demonstrates that college students binge drink, doesn’t say how many. Only Raider fans…
July 17th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
MR why so rough to Saint?
July 17th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Wow MR, you’re weird!
July 17th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
No journalistic standards then, Br ien? For all of the complaining you Raider fans do about the media, it’s funny to see you turn around and support the media when they lack integrity. Anything for the sake of disagreeing with me. But to jump in bed with the sports media? Tomorrow this guy will write an article saying most Raider fans are high functioning retards who jerk off 10 times a day. Of course, many are. but I doubt most are. I think journalism should be fact based, that’s all. So it’s inappropriate to say most college students drink to justify the behavior of Joe Montana’s heir. Goodnight.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
night night MR.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
If my mother put on a helmet and shoulder pads and a uniform that wasn’t the same as the one I was wearing, I’d run over her if she was in my way. And I love my mother.”
- Bo Jackson
July 17th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
# SaintKaufman Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Wow MR, you’re weird!
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Does a 40 year old loser who still longs for a college social life have the high ground to call anyone weird? I don’t think so. Goodnight, loser.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Like I said, you sure can run with things.
peace
July 17th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
No journalistic standards then, Br ien? For all of the complaining you Raider fans do about the media, it’s funny to see you turn around and support the media when they lack integrity. Anything for the sake of disagreeing with me. But to jump in bed with the sports media? Tomorrow this guy will write an article saying most Raider fans are high functioning retards who jerk off 10 times a day. Of course, many are. but I doubt most are. I think journalism should be fact based, that’s all. So it’s inappropriate to say most college students drink to justify the behavior of Joe Montana’s heir. Goodnight.
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hahahahahaha
July 17th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Holy crap, 10 times a day???
That’s serious dedication right there.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Nearly 20 years after Davis fired Shanahan as the Raiders’ head coach, a reporter asked Shanahan if he still harbors bad feelings against Davis and the Raiders, or if time has dissolved his anger about being let go four games into the 1989 season or Davis in general.
“No, it doesn’t dissipate at all,” Shanahan said with a stern stare.
The reporter replied: “So feelings are still the same today as they were the day you became the coach here and first played them?”
“I said it doesn’t dissipate at all — that’s what that means,” Shanahan said.
“Thank you,” the reporter said after getting a far better response than he expected.
“You’re welcome,” Shanahan replied, before walking from the podium, smiling, and saying: “OK, might as well get it fired up.”
July 17th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
OK, I’ll play. What is the ROG?
July 17th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Lyle Alzado:
“I never met a man I didn’t want to fight”.
July 17th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
return of godliness
July 17th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Right.
Thanks Kidd.
Bo is the man!
July 17th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Guess I’ll take my feeble minded, wannabe, elitist, sad loser ass to bed.
late
July 18th, 2010 at 12:55 am
Reading some recent posts, this rog guy was not Br-ien,my opinion!B=rie-n is smarter and much more clever and in youre face than this fool! Raiders!!!!!!! out
July 18th, 2010 at 1:20 am
splitting hairs and missed spelled words.
July 18th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Living in Australia, don’t get to see my beloved Raiders too often. Have found the posts on this site hilarious and fascinating for years, finally decided to get involved. I’m scared MM might be the 2000’s version of Eddie Anderson – big hits but a bit of a coverage liability. Still think Huff might be better suited to slot coverage as the 3rd CB but Branch and MM are too similar to play together. I miss Rod Woodson!
July 18th, 2010 at 4:36 am
just realised the time difference put this as a 4.30am post in the US – guessing there won’t be much follow up posts! Hope you’re all getting a good night’s sleep dreaming of Raiders wins!
July 18th, 2010 at 5:02 am
looking for a fantasy football league to join ??
Go to yahoo fantasy football and do the following.
League is: OaklandRaiderFansOnly
League Number is #162070
Live draft: September 4, 2010 10:00AM PST
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July 18th, 2010 at 5:21 am
cheers mate, i’ll get onto it tomorrow.
Good on ya
- at least i won’t have to draft JaWalrus out of obligation this year!
July 18th, 2010 at 5:45 am
in my last post before i get some sleep before work tomorrow can i throw this out there – most impressive defensive players from the last 15-20 or so years:
1 – Howie Long
2 – Nnamdi Awesome-wah
3 – Chester McGlockton (i loved the big guy, i know it was short lived but he was quality)
4 – Greg Townsend (proud owner of a signed photo!)
5a – Terry McDaniel
5b – Charles Woodson
thoughts? i’ve rushed this so i know i’ll be really mad at some shocking omissions (almost threw James Trapp in there to mess with ya).
Cheers RaiderNation, catch ya tomorrow
July 18th, 2010 at 6:29 am
cheers mate, i’ll get onto it tomorrow.
Good on ya
- at least i won’t have to draft JaWalrus out of obligation this year!
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thanks Aussie!
no kidding re: JaWalrus … haha
July 18th, 2010 at 6:45 am
# SaintKaufman Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Guess I’ll take my feeble minded, wannabe, elitist, sad loser ass to bed.
late
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I never said you were an elitist. I said you idolize them. Calling you an elitist would be like calling a bum greedy.
July 18th, 2010 at 6:46 am
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July 18th, 2010 at 6:54 am
And, SaintKaufman and Bri en, still awaiting your guys proof that most college students “get hammmered”. I’d like to know which college functions with 50% or more of their student body being alcoholics. Wonder what the graduation rate is. Are we sure we’re not getting our view of college life from 80s movies? You guys are Raider fans, after all, who aren’t known for using reality to form opinions. Anyhow, I’m awaiting the stats.
For anyone who wants to know what this is about, I was criticizing an article where a writer said “most” college students drink, to justify Joe Montana’s son getting arrested for underage drinking. I feel it’s irresponsible journalism, and another sports writer feebly protecting a sporting god’s son. Br ien and Saint Kaufman insist it’s accurate reporting. Funny, because a writer who defends Joe Montana is likely to write an article tomorrow talking about how retarded Raider fans are. Perhaps their taking this position to disagree with me for the sake of disagreeing with a known Davis critic? Talk about painting themselves into a corner.
July 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Rockstar
About that fantasy league, you say the draft is saturday september 4th in the morning…but it says friady september 3rd, 9pm et time on the actual page …which one is it? … saturday morning would be great..
July 18th, 2010 at 7:29 am
Guarantee Chico State “functioned” with a population over 50% that got plastered at least twice a week.
They had to purposely put spring break during the week of St. Patricks day, because no one went to school that day, and just walked around town smashed, starting at 6am.
The point is, the article said the majority of college students, implying most students go out and drink on a Friday night. Not go through the whole year drunk like Animal House, just party it up on Friday night. If it’s not the majority, it is pretty damn close.
July 18th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Nationwide studies, found a long link, put it around 41-47% that are binge drinkers.
July 18th, 2010 at 7:47 am
—”Eagles fourth-round QB Mike Kafka is “bright enough and skilled enough” to be Kevin Kolb’s backup in the near future, according to Mark Eckel of the Trenton Times. Kafka is currently the No. 3 quarterback, but he get a promotion at any moment with backup Michael Vick’s future still in some doubt. Although Kafka is well-suited to running the tradition West Coast offense, that probably scares the Eagles. We suspect the Eagles would look for a veteran backup if Vick ends up gone”—
we royally effed up on this one…
July 18th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Morning Nation!
How’s dem’ Oakland Football Raiders?
RMR – spend a weekend in Santa Barbara – Kegs on the sidewalks mon.
Montana’s kids are little spoiled punks tho’, and I agree that journalists can be irresponsible, but saying college kids drink is like saying grass is green.
July 18th, 2010 at 8:45 am
btw..
“but still know one knows if the Raiders reached” is one great line =) LOL
July 18th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Missile Mitchell will show everyone this season why he was drafted in the 2nd RD!!
Mitchell can cover, but he is better at playing next to the LOS at this point since he is still learning. Ty Branch played CB at college, and he still had problems in coverage last season, which was his 2nd!!
Branch & Mitchell @ S!!!!
July 18th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Huff reminds me of Sir Charles, but Charles was a better tackler. Huff played CB & S @ Texas, and he has the speed and ability to cover most NFL WRs and all TEs. We should use him all over the field as a CB, FS, NB, but not SS.
I like what Huff said, and I think he has a good idea. Nnamdi, Huff, Branch, and “Mitchy” In the Secondary will be hard to deal with. Size, Speed, and 2 of the best cover DBs in the game (Nnamdi & Huff). Branch can cover & tackle, and “Mitchy” is a head hunter! We can also use CJ when we need more speed on the field, and Huff can play FS or NB.
Make it Happen Al!!!
July 18th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Our front 7 should be able to create more opportunities for our DBs to make plays. Wimbley & Scott can tackle and Rush the Passer, and TH is one if the best cover LBs in the game, and He has great hands for a LB (he played SS @ UTEP). McClain is a Rookie, but he is still an upgrade at that position (sorry Kirk, Go Aztecs!!).
Our DL will should be able to rush the passer and stop the run with Seymour, Henderson, TK, Bryant, Matt S, Houston, Jay Richardson, and Scott/ Groves/ Wimbley as DEs 3rd & long.
Great Defense!!!!!!!!
July 18th, 2010 at 9:23 am
TH is one of…*
Our DL should be….*
Later Nation!
July 18th, 2010 at 9:41 am
About that fantasy league, you say the draft is saturday september 4th in the morning…but it says friady september 3rd, 9pm et time on the actual page …which one is it? … saturday morning would be great..
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Marley: thanks for joining!
Draft is 10am Saturday (12pm my time – central)
sorry for the confusion, it has been updated
July 18th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Rockstar
Thank you for the invite, left you a note on the message board …
Let me know what you think, have a good sunday people.
July 18th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
# Glutten for Punishment Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:08 am
i hope our D will be f-ing RAD! i want them to punish teams. thats what football is all about to me. i dont care if they lose the game as long as someone on the other side got knocked the F out!
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You’re an idiot.
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