Check Twitter for practice updates
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 7:04 am in Oakland Raiders.
Getting ready to leave for Napa and the Raiders’ first practice of training camp.
This morning at 8:30 a.m. will mark the first of eight “learning-intensive” or walk-through practices, although coach Tom Cable did refer to a little more action during drills.
For updates from the penalty box (the 20-yard rectangle on the far side of each field where the media must stay as of last year), check this link to my Twitter page.
The first player interview session, which ostensibly will include recently anointed starting quarterback Jason Campbell and newly-signed first-round pick Rolando McClain, take place following the first practice. There is a second practice at 4:20 p.m.
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July 29th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Can’t wait to hear from both!!
July 29th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Saw Jerry’s Twitter pick…..not as handsome as I pictured
July 29th, 2010 at 7:13 am
J Wiggle Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 7:12 am
if Desmond Bryant starts over John Henderson, Titans RB Chris Johnson will run for 150+ in Week 1
Print That
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Uh, what!?!?!?
If Dez Bryant BEATS OUT Big John, wouldn’t that mean he was the better player?
July 29th, 2010 at 7:20 am
T.O. missed his flight to sign contract, let the games begin…..lmao
July 29th, 2010 at 7:30 am
According to Peter King TO is on the field practicing with the bungles right now… and Ocho just burned Pacman… if anyone cares.
July 29th, 2010 at 7:31 am
He took a later flight and they had to cancel the Press confrence..
July 29th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Sorry I read that wrong… TO wont be at practice until 7pm tonight. My bad
July 29th, 2010 at 7:32 am
McClains #s are in… 5yrs 40mil, 23 mil guaranteed
July 29th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Here is a photo of our home boy big Jerry “Ronald” McDonald.
http://csnbay.platformicstaging.com/images/32852.jpg
July 29th, 2010 at 7:34 am
U gotta love that Mcclain & the Raiders were working into the wee hours too get the deal done so he didn’t miss ANY on field time. Ahhhhh, so refreshing to have guys like this as the leaders of our team along with Seymour being first off the bus, as opposed to Ja-nyquil holding out & being so self centered un-accountable…. I feel like we’ve already won!
I’ll take some real wins though, lol. GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 7:42 am
I think the close games could go our way this year, I really hope that no matter the outcome of the season, we eliminate the blow outs. The complete breakdown games where you just look at the tv and are stunned like did that just happen? Jets and Giants games last year come to mind…
July 29th, 2010 at 7:51 am
The first player interview session, which ostensibly will include recently anointed starting quarterback Jason Campbell
How can you say recently, when campbell was first interviewed during the trade, he stated that they brought him in as the starter…
Campbell has been starter day one, with or without Grads injury…
July 29th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Memo,
Now there is an old-school name I have not seen around here much lately!
July 29th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Patty-cake training camp again….that is very disappointing.
Maybe it is a ploy to lure free agents to Oakland…get overpaid AND a good chunk of training camp will be a joke!
I am sure that would lure some great workers to Oakland.
Maybe we can sign Favre next year!
July 29th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Twitter is over capacity????? Really?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:03 am
bcz24 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 7:32 am
McClains #s are in… 5yrs 40mil, 23 mil guaranteed
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Question, are these numbers slotted or inflated?
I hope Mr. Davis payed more than the going rate, as the other owners would have to conform….
July 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
1976 Raiders made Sports Illustrated top 25 all-time hated teams.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Alright now lets get this party started, all hands on deck.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:11 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
1976 Raiders made Sports Illustrated top 25 all-time hated teams.
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No surprise there, Madden had them kicking azz and taken names all the way to the Super Bowl.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:14 am
4 days makes the camp soft?
I don’t see the problem.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Question, are these numbers slotted or inflated?
I hope Mr. Davis payed more than the going rate, as the other owners would have to conform….
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The #s seem right for the slotting, I think its actually the same or a little less than DHB got at 7 last year
July 29th, 2010 at 8:21 am
2 weeks from today is the first preseason game!!
According to my calculations, that is only about 345 hours away!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 8:25 am
JWiggle,
Teams have what, 19 days of actual training camp and Cable wants to waste 4 of them….or 20% of them…treating them like little ignorant children. Yeah, I’d call that a waste. Players on other teams have the pressure and responsibility to be prepared going into day one of training camp….Cable has taken that sense of urgency away because the players are now allowed a damned tutorial, which is what they are supposed to do in OTAs.
We certainly didn’t execute better last year because of it, but here we go again.
Get the fukin pads on and start hitting people. This isn’t soccer.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Dakota… hows the blood pressure man! Take 10 deep breaths and then respond. Haha.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:28 am
I thought for sure that Cable would nix the patty-cake training camp idea now that Jamarcus is gone…that lazy fool needed the special ed version of training camp. The other players are professionals, treat them like it.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:31 am
“Walk throughs” are supposed to be to keep”soft tissue” injuries down…if that is a success, I can’t be mad at that.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:31 am
I’m with Dakota, I thought last-years tutorial was a no student left behind deal with our former QB.
Four days in a row to start seems a little much. Maybe sprinkly in a half day here, a half-day there after a preseason game, a day or two to start.
Whatever, whether we win or lose this year, won’t depend on this, so it is what it is.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Pads go on Monday.
2 weeks of hitting before the first preseason game.
2 weeks plus what, an extra 2 days of pads is going to make that big of a difference?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Whatever, whether we win or lose this year, won’t depend on this, so it is what it is.
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I think that is exactly what I’m saying about the whole situation.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:34 am
“But he was known for one thing: he played middle linebacker and, by God, he’s going to smash your face.”
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Gotta like Cable’s review of Biekert. I like the focus on tough AND smart.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Wiggle,
Do you really think that all the other NFL teams have been wrong for decades and that Tom Cable has just invented a better training camp?
lmao
July 29th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Dakota I am pretty sure Wiggles is saying that this is a nominal factor in the outcome of our season. We arent going to be standing around in January saying, sh!t if only we had those 4 practices back we would be hoisting the Lombardi trophy… better or worse doesnt matter in the grand scheme of things because it isnt going to have a tangible effect on our season.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:38 am
I thought for sure that Cable would nix the patty-cake training camp idea now that Jamarcus is gone
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5 outta 7 guys on the front 7 are brand new. Possibly 2 of them being rookies.
Brand new QB
New OC
Equivalent of a new playbook with all the new plays they are able run by being able to get past page 1
I don’t see the big deal of 8 practices focused on nothing but basics since it’s half week to start camp.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:38 am
I guess if a couple of days don’t really matter, then maybe we should do away with those OTAs too…I mean we will still have 15 days of training camp right?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Do you really think that all the other NFL teams have been wrong for decades and that Tom Cable has just invented a better training camp?
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Yes!
Tom Cable = COY
July 29th, 2010 at 8:40 am
then maybe we should do away with those OTAs too
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That’s ridiculous!
Do away with, as in not do anything?
You’re equating the 4 teaching days with a pool party or something?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:42 am
We didnt cancel a couple of days of practice dude, we just took the contact out. These guys are professionals, I think they can get the idea of a play without taking each others heads off for a few days… I am all for hitting, contact is one of the reasons i watch the game, i just think you are making a big deal over a small trivial thing. My opinion, and you are entitled to yours so I am dropping it.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:43 am
bcz24 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Dakota I am pretty sure Wiggles is saying that this is a nominal factor in the outcome of our season. We arent going to be standing around in January saying, sh!t if only we had those 4 practices back we would be hoisting the Lombardi trophy… better or worse doesnt matter in the grand scheme of things because it isnt going to have a tangible effect on our season.
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My question is how do you know that? Maybe last season we win another game or two at the begining of the season if we had a full training camp? Most teams treat every practice like gold…Cable just tosses out 4 days of camp to make the players do what they should have done in the OTAs…wtf?
Oh well, I guess if we go 10-6 every other team will copy Cable’s Patty-Cake Camp!
July 29th, 2010 at 8:46 am
J Wiggle Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:40 am
then maybe we should do away with those OTAs too
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That’s ridiculous!
Do away with, as in not do anything?
You’re equating the 4 teaching days with a pool party or something?
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The point is that the NFL gives teams the OTAs as a way to install the new stuff…are our players really so dumb that they need and extra 4 days of patty-cake sessions to get up to speed when every other team is out there working their asses off?
I thought the best way out of a bad situation was hard work, not a lessening of the work load…but hey, I am sure Mr. 20-54 knows better than all other NFL coaches.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:47 am
In that case, why aren’t you even mentioning that we could have started camp 5 days ago and didn’t?
July 29th, 2010 at 8:48 am
if we had a full training camp? Most teams treat every practice like gold…Cable just tosses out 4 days of camp
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What are you saying mayne?!?!
Tossing out 4 day of camp?
They are just not putting the pads on. You act like they aren’t running plays, drills, etc.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:50 am
bcz24 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:47 am
In that case, why aren’t you even mentioning that we could have started camp 5 days ago and didn’t?
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I am pretty sure that the number of days you can hold camp is mandated by the NFL or the CBA. I am not saying have an extra 5 days of training camp, I am just saying be ready to go day one of camp and take full advantage of the days you are allowed to hold camp.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:51 am
I thought the best way out of a bad situation was hard work, not a lessening of the work load
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How is taking the pads off = not working hard.
I’m missing the connection.
The practices are being described as learning intensive. I don’t see how that translates to lost days.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:51 am
They were allowed to open camp as early as July 15th.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:52 am
J Wiggle Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:48 am
if we had a full training camp? Most teams treat every practice like gold…Cable just tosses out 4 days of camp
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What are you saying mayne?!?!
Tossing out 4 day of camp?
They are just not putting the pads on. You act like they aren’t running plays, drills, etc.
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They are doing walk throughs!!! It is like a YMCA basketball camp for 8th graders!
July 29th, 2010 at 8:56 am
They are doing walk throughs!!! It is like a YMCA basketball camp for 8th graders!
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I think you’re mistaken.
You are not going to get twitter updates from Jerry along the lines of DHB jogs a slant route, or Campbell underhanded a pass to Bush.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:56 am
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Anything behind them choosing the second practice to start at 4:20 ? Well, it is California I guess.
Real excited about this. I believe Cable when he says the players like it and there was a benefit, even if not clear to the outsiders, to the non contact learning sessions. I hate waiting the four days for some real practice information! According to all the players tweets (see http://www.raiderthoughts.com for an easy view of them all), there is a lot of TV watching going on at every non-team activity moment.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Jerrymcd Ten minutes in to walkthrough on overcast day, water break . .
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Ok, maybe I was wrong
July 29th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Then again, how soft can it be if they already need a water break?
July 29th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Wiggle Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:56 am
I think you’re mistaken.
You are not going to get twitter updates from Jerry along the lines of DHB jogs a slant route, or Campbell underhanded a pass to Bush.
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“The Raiders will again have four days of “learning intensive” practices. It’s mostly choreography and footwork, deathly boring to watch, but Cable believes its of great benefit.” Jerry Mac
They are in dance class dude!
I hope Cable proves me and the other 31 NFL teams wrong about this, but I think it is a mistake. Dancing with the Stars probably has more action and contact in it than does Cable’s patty-cake training camp.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Jerrymcd For what it’s worth, Lamarr Houston as starting LE, Seymour inside with Tommy Kelly ar tackle. Shaughnessy is RE.
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Where is RRS ???
July 29th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Sorry. July 15th is the earliest day any team can have players report. Veterans can report no more than 15 days prior to the first preseason game. Rookies can report up to 7 days before the vets. So today would be the first day players are allowed to practice. Sorry Dakota, I got confused when I read the July 15th date.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:06 am
It’s mostly choreography and footwork, deathly boring to watch, but Cable believes its of great benefit.” Jerry Mac
They are in dance class dude!
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Well if your boy DMAC knew how to synch up his first 2 steps with the rest of the offense, then maybe we wouldn’t need 4 days of this non sense!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Houston at LE and Matt S at RE….I thought Houston was supposed to be a better pass rusher…are we still confused about where the pass rushing DE is supposed to line up?
Anyone? Anyone?
July 29th, 2010 at 9:09 am
J Wiggle Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:06 am
It’s mostly choreography and footwork, deathly boring to watch, but Cable believes its of great benefit.” Jerry Mac
They are in dance class dude!
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Well if your boy DMAC knew how to synch up his first 2 steps with the rest of the offense, then maybe we wouldn’t need 4 days of this non sense!
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Lol, true.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:09 am
RR,
I was right!!!!
LE: Houston
DT: Seymour
DT: TK/ Henderson
RE: Matt S
July 29th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Houston at LE and Matt S at RE….
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Defense’s left or offense’s left?
July 29th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Guess Lamarr only had 13 sacks at Texas.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Dakota,
Most pass rushers play the RE position (QB blind side)
July 29th, 2010 at 9:12 am
J Wiggle Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Houston at LE and Matt S at RE….
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Defense’s left or offense’s left?
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I assume Jerry knows which end is left and which end is right…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
1976 Raiders made Sports Illustrated top 25 all-time hated teams.
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Makes sense as that team was the NFL’s greastest…
76′ Raiders <——- Greatest team in NFL history…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Jerrymcd First ball on ground. Chane Moline, Kyle Boller have bad exchange vs. no defense; defenders working sled, actually working up a sweat
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There you go Dakota ..
Working up a sweat!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Dakota Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Guess Lamarr only had 13 sacks at Texas.
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HOUSTON was a DE, until he was moved to DT his junior year…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:14 am
RE plays against the LT, and LE vs. RT.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Matt S. had 18.5 sacks in college, so maybe he is the better pass rusher….then again, he did play in a lower division…the big ten.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I assume Jerry knows which end is left and which end is right…
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Just trying to make sure everyone is on the same page. I REALLY hope Jerry was saying what O is saying and Matt S will be going against the LT with Houston lining up opposite the RT.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:18 am
My hope is to have Seymour at LE, with Kelly and Henderson at DT and Matt S. or Houston at RE on normal downs, and then have Matt S and Houston at the ends with Kelly and Seymour at DT on obvious passing downs.
Seymour would probably dislike that though…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Cameras photogs must stop shooting. Info would surely change balance of power in AFC West
3 minutes ago via PockeTwit
LMAO…Hererra strikes again.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:19 am
J,
Great Defense!!!!!
Houston can be replaced with Scott, Wimbley, or Groves on passing downs. I Love It!!!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:21 am
I LOVE that Dline we have out there. I think at this point of his career, Seymour should be playing more DT downs than DE.
If Houston is as advertised, he NEEDS to be on the field NOW beating the shyt outta RTs.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Houston and Seymour lined up next to each other with Wimbley outside of Houston?!?!?!?
LOVE IT!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:25 am
We know have some depth. Bryant, Henderson, and Kelly can rotate in & out lets face it no DT’s play every down. We can also move Kelly to the end and have Bryant & Henderson inside. Seymour & Houston are also flexible to go inside. We are setup very nicely on the D-line right now.
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# J Wiggle Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 7:12 am
if Desmond Bryant starts over John Henderson, Titans RB Chris Johnson will run for 150+ in Week 1
Print That
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Uh, what!?!?!?
If Dez Bryant BEATS OUT Big John, wouldn’t that mean he was the better player?
July 29th, 2010 at 9:25 am
now not *know
July 29th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Best pass rushers play RE (Dwight Freeney) thats why there is such a premium on LT play.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:28 am
no chance in hell, Jerry, why should we check your twitter shyt..
Death to twitter!!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:29 am
—”Offensive coordinator continues to heap praise on fourth-round QB Mike Kafka, saying the rookie’s grasp on the playbook may be the quickest he’s ever seen. “Now, he’s sharp book-wise, but he’s also very intelligent in a football sense,” said Mornhinweg. “He’s really picked it up very quickly … He’s had just terrific minicamps. He started hot and stayed hot.” The Eagles appear to have hit the jackpot on a developmental QB. Kafka’s “decisive trigger” is perfectly suited for the West Coast scheme.”—
July 29th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Dakota,
We have big LBs (250+), they can help stop the run, but we still need to rush the passer.
We have diff players capable of doing diff things in our front 7. T Scott & Wimbley can rush the passer, TH is one of the best cover LBs in the game, and McClain will be a great Leader. Houston can play UT or DE, Seymour can play every position on the DL, and TK is capable of playing multiple positions. Henderson is a run stuffer, and Matt S is a good pass rusher!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:31 am
LMN, who gives a poke about Mike Kafka? This is a Raiders blog and training camp has arrived. Take note or go watch a 0-0 Soccer match.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Top 12 Defense!!!!!
Print That!!!!!
The OSU > Mich!!!!
RIP Tatum!! Try to go after Mich players (If you can find any in heaven)!!
Damn you Mich!!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:38 am
“Stanford Routt trots into the fieldhouse… injured?”
One can only hope…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:41 am
In three years Cable has:
1) Stopped Kiffin’s practice of making the players practice until they run the play right;
2) Spent time letting the players practice celebrating TDs they will never score because they can’t run the plays right (see #1 above); and
3) Turned the first 4 days of training camp into “So you think you can dance?” auditions.
Yeah, I see his master plan…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Cable’s camp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbwb8Vs4w4g
July 29th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Jerrymcd New D line grouping, JRich at RE, Henderson, Kelly, Houston
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Houston and Kelly still in?
July 29th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Wish injury on our own player @ the start of camp? Very nice! What a miserable & ignorant kunt you are.
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# bcz24 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:38 am
“Stanford Routt trots into the fieldhouse… injured?”
One can only hope…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:48 am
To repeat, plays run at walkthru pace, not carried to completion
1 minute ago via PockeTwit
July 29th, 2010 at 9:51 am
LOL… Thanks MistaBrown. I needed a laugh. Im ignorant while you sling profanity at my as you obviously can’t understand a joke…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Dakota,
Cable’s “Tai Chi” type practices will soon be exercised as the norm throughout the football world.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:51 am
I guess its to be expected… we haven’t had an really stupid posts in a few days! Make sure you hit your quota pal.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Bcz24 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Best pass rushers play RE (Dwight Freeney) thats why there is such a premium on LT play.
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To be fair, LT play is also considered important because right-handed QB’s drop back looking to their right more than their left. If the LE breaks through, they can at least see it and either eat the ball or chuck it away. But a broken-through RE will usually catch them unawares. Fumble!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:54 am
What up Nation? I read an article on Espn.com that more teams are easing their players into camp. Not going directly to smashing each other right from the get. Just something i read. Also D linemen in a 4-3 will switch sides. One D end will be a strongside and one will be weekside.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Oh, now it was a joke, ok!
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# bcz24 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:51 am
LOL… Thanks MistaBrown. I needed a laugh. Im ignorant while you sling profanity at my as you obviously can’t understand a joke…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:55 am
for you twitter challenged people…..
VittorioTafur Frye hits first deep pass of 7-on-7 drill, to Higgins
2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
Reply Retweet .
Jerrymcd JLH breaks free vs blown coverage for deep post from Frye
2 minutes ago via PockeTwit
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Jerrymcd Deep to DHB from Campbell, underthrown, he cant hold vs. Nnamdi covg
6 minutes ago via PockeTwit
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VittorioTafur Passing drill: Campbell drills one in to Ford
7 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
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Jerrymcd Wow. Seven on seven with real passing, Jason Campbell short to Jacoby Ford
July 29th, 2010 at 9:56 am
BOTH Raiders ends will be the “strong” side this year!!! Ahhhh optimism running rampant!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
happy now Dakota?
July 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Mistabrown…
when the J. Ford experiment totally fails and we need a new QB in 2-3 years time and Kafka wins division titles you will regret the J. Ford pick just as much as I do…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Oh, now it was a joke, ok!
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Nope, it was a joke then too…
July 29th, 2010 at 9:59 am
LMN, I will never regret the J Ford pick because of what Philly is doing in 2-3 years or ever. Go to a Philly blog and jump on his nuts, or the 0-0 soccer match is ALWAYS an option!
July 29th, 2010 at 10:00 am
“…and Kafka wins division titles”
Wait a minute. We’re talking about a rookie 4th round QB who’s had a nice first day of camp. Let’s not get his bust ready in Canton quite yet.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Bcz, of course it was a joke after I called you out. There was nothing in your post to indicate you were joking, but why even joke about one of our own getting injured? I will stick to my initial “ignorant kunt* assessment of you. You can play the “i was joking card allday long” but its not going to fly.
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# bcz24 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:38 am
“Stanford Routt trots into the fieldhouse… injured?”
One can only hope…
July 29th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Yes, we are talking about a 4th round pick who is behind the committed 1 starter in philly and behind Vick. But hey Kafka will beat out both those guys and win division titles….even without 1 pro snap.
These are the same guys who are still in love with Kitten. LMN was on PFT boasting that Kitten was the best coach since the AFL.
smoking way too much of that hash in Europe LMN?
July 29th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Forgive LMN, he likely just watched a 2 hr soccer match that ended in 0-0 Overtime and suicide has crossed his mind Let him prop up a backup Qb in Philly to smooth him out a little bit.
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# RaiderDuck Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:00 am
“…and Kafka wins division titles”
Wait a minute. We’re talking about a rookie 4th round QB who’s had a nice first day of camp. Let’s not get his bust ready in Canton quite yet.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:03 am
funny shytt…
VittorioTafur Special teams drill: Lechler takes snap and then machine behind him punts ball downfield
July 29th, 2010 at 10:05 am
I dont care what you think or say about me… I will stick to my assessment that you are douchebag who has nothing better to do than flex your internet muscles. The evidence is clear… you talk crap to everyone. Except no one agrees with you are cares what you think. Enjoy that though, I am sure coming in here is the one bright spot in your life.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:07 am
MCCLAIN!!!
http://www.raidernationstation.com/camp_2010
July 29th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Fat Runt will fall out of bed any minute and flood the blog with irrelevant and long winded copy & paste jobs. Lets enjoy opening day of camp news while it lasts.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Nnamdi, now that camp has started can we resume jarmarcus b0bama discussions in Jan 11 ?
July 29th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Jamarcus Russell re-signed and expected to start first preseason game.
4 minutes ago via PockeTwit
July 29th, 2010 at 10:15 am
# MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Fat Runt will fall out of bed any minute and flood the blog with irrelevant and long winded copy & paste jobs. Lets enjoy opening day of camp news while it lasts.
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Or we could read your purple lip comments?
July 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Mistabrown…
when the J. Ford experiment totally fails and we need a new QB in 2-3 years time and Kafka wins division titles you will regret the J. Ford pick just as much as I do…
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Lamest statement so far this year…..
July 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Sure Drex do a search and kill 3 hours of your day reading my posts!
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# Drexl Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Or we could read your purple lip comments?
July 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
J Ford <——- This Rookie will have the biggest Impact….
July 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Sure Drex do a search and kill 3 hours of your day reading my posts!
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I am sure it would take more than 3 hours!
July 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Gradkowski officially back, behind center
2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
July 29th, 2010 at 10:19 am
11 minutes of seven on seven passing drills. lmao
July 29th, 2010 at 10:22 am
The answer to #94-no he isn’t.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Drexl if you are happy the direction this Country is going I can only feel sorry for you.
The end.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:24 am
That is correct lefty…No I isn’t!
July 29th, 2010 at 10:25 am
How many balls has DHB snagged ?
July 29th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I think the four days of no-tackle practice is absolutely the right move. Cuts down on DMAC fumbles and injuries.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Lebron story ESPN dropped:
http://deadspin.com/5598719/read-espns-spiked-story-about-lebron-among-the-naked-ladies-in-vegas?skyline=true&s=i
July 29th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Lebron is a mope.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Brown,actually RR made the comment about Johnson running crazy if Brant starts over Henderson,not JWiggle.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:35 am
RMR sighting!
Good article, Monte.
Re: Team’s record in Russell era vs. Team’s record in the 3 years b4 Russell,
I’ve been saying the same since Russell was cut, over at Jerry McDonald’s blog (where I’ve since been banned, deservedly, I’m not complaining. lol). And thank you for bringing up a stat I’d never thought of, the Raiders’ record in the Russell era even when he didn’t touch the field. Bottom line is that there isn’t a statistic in existence that backs up the notion that the Raiders have improved by merely cutting Russell, and there’s a stat to support just about any old kooky theory. None to support this. Bottom line is that despite Russell’s dismal performance, and it was dismal, the Oakland Raiders have only improved under him from the team they were before him.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:36 am
There is no point is using the “mope” or “purple lips” terms without your suckass buddy RRS here to give you a reacharound Mista. No one else thinks your racist politics is remotely amusing.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Lefty I know I included both Jwigg & RR post.
BsJ nobody is talking politics, go suck on somebody else’s wang.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:41 am
BsJ you are a “mope” as well. Its training camp time keep your leftist anti-american thoughts to yourself until Jan 11.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:45 am
MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:40 am
BsJ nobody is talking politics, go suck on somebody else’s wang.
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MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Nnamdi, now that camp has started can we resume jarmarcus b0bama discussions in Jan 11 ?
July 29th, 2010 at 10:48 am
LOL, Derrick Burgess a no show at Pats camp. No regrets on THAT trade.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Boschetti waived.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Boschetti, Adenjii waived . . .
4 minutes ago via PockeTwit
Cable addressing team, interviews next
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Goal line to goal line conditioning runs commence. Practice nearly over. First of seven walkthrus in books.
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Seven on sevens conclude, special teams work ensues
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JLH breaks free vs blown coverage for deep post from Frye
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Deep to DHB from Campbell, underthrown, he cant hold vs. Nnamdi covg
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Wow. Seven on seven with real passing, Jason Campbell short to Jacoby Ford
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To repeat, plays run at walkthru pace, not carried to completion
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Sun has broken through, overcast long gone
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If first day is any indication, Lamarr Houston will be on the field as much as Rolando McClain
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New D line grouping, JRich at RE, Henderson, Kelly, Houston
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Stanford Routt, who doesn’t appear to be too involved, trots into field house . . . injured?
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Pre snap play instructions for walkthru plays coming from Tom Cable for offensive line
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Jared Veldheer lining up as a secong team LT, Bruce Campbell at RG
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Seymour still lining up at LT inside Lamarr Houston. LBs Wimbley, McClain, Scott
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Cameras photogs must stop shooting. Info would surely change balance of power in AFC West
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First ball on ground. Chane Moline, Kyle Boller have bad exchange vs. no defense; defenders working sled, actually working up a sweat
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Defenders urged by Marshall to anticipate runners bouncing outside and react accordingly
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Defense going through half speed paces vs. dummy offense (other defenders, offense doing same on other side
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For what it’s worth, Lamarr Houston as starting LE, Seymour inside with Tommy Kelly ar tackle. Shaughnessy is RE.
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July 29th, 2010 at 10:58 am
LOL, Derrick Burgess a no show at Pats camp. No regrets on THAT trade.
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Report is Burgess is going to retire
July 29th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Where are all these guys who said the Pats raped us for Burgess?
July 29th, 2010 at 11:05 am
130. Sweet Bo, thnx!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:08 am
BsJ, what I said was no politics until Jan 2011, do you have a problem with that? Or did your 4th grade reading level get in the way ?
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# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:45 am
MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:40 am
BsJ nobody is talking politics, go suck on somebody else’s wang.
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MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Nnamdi, now that camp has started can we resume jarmarcus b0bama discussions in Jan 11 ?
July 29th, 2010 at 11:09 am
- Frye hits first deep pass of 7-on-7 drill, to Higgins
- JLH breaks free vs blown coverage for deep post from Frye
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so it begins!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:10 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:09 am
- Frye hits first deep pass of 7-on-7 drill, to Higgins
- JLH breaks free vs blown coverage for deep post from Frye
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so it begins!
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Higgs getting pushed by the rook…. He better step up…
July 29th, 2010 at 11:10 am
JFord > Higgs > NMill
July 29th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Higgs getting pushed by the rook….
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Thec: i’m not worried, neither is he
Ford is a return man, nothing more. nothing less
July 29th, 2010 at 11:14 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Higgs getting pushed by the rook….
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Thec: i’m not worried, neither is he
Ford is a return man, nothing more. nothing less
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All right Brother, we will see. J Ford is going to take some snaps away from Higgs.
Higgs needs to get his confi back that he lost after the weddle hit…
July 29th, 2010 at 11:15 am
One thing for certain, we will not lack in the speed department.
July 29th, 2010 at 11:17 am
LOL @ people (Jwigg & Raider O) making a big deal over Dick Seymour playing DT.
everybody (including myself) has said that Seymour will play all over the line and exploit mismatches. most of the time he’ll be inside on 3rd downs for pressure up the gut with Scott, Groves, Wimbley, Shaughnessy, Houston, etc applying pressure from the outside
Henderson is a run clogger and his value will be on 1st & 2nd downs or short yardage. we’ll see what he’s got when they put the pads on. obviously I think he’ll be our most impressive force versus RB’s inside
July 29th, 2010 at 11:23 am
There is no point is using the “mope” or “purple lips” terms without your suckass buddy RRS here to give you a reacharound Mista.
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somebody seems a bit cranky today.
must have watched the Biden interview this morning
July 29th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Ya’ll better not sleep on Jacoby Ford. When that dude gets the ball in his hands, he IS a playmaker…..which is A LOT more, and definitely nothing less….
July 29th, 2010 at 11:24 am
back to work …
Go McFadden!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Truth hurts?
July 29th, 2010 at 11:25 am
SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Ya’ll better not sleep on Jacoby Ford. When that dude gets the ball in his hands, he IS a playmaker…..which is A LOT more, and definitely nothing less….
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good post straight truth…
Jacoby Ford <——- a football player who runs track, not the other way around….
July 29th, 2010 at 11:25 am
how many WR’s and returners were drafted ahead of Jacoby Trackstar again ???
July 29th, 2010 at 11:29 am
i havnt been this excited about our d-line since we drafted the howie long days! think of it Seymour and houston can flip flop all game long. then you can line up seymour at rde, and bring bing hendu in the game. The o-line will never know what is coming at them, not to mention scott dropping down for the occasional elephant look! This is nuts!!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:25 am
how many WR’s and returners were drafted ahead of Jacoby Trackstar again ???
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do your research Bro, He grew up as a kid playing football. Not your garden variety guy who picks up the game while in college running track….
J Ford <——- football first….
July 29th, 2010 at 11:29 am
JLH <——- A gun shy weenie …
July 29th, 2010 at 11:30 am
JLH <——- Needs to man up or leave the game… Acts like a sissy…
July 29th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Mclain is a leader! When was the last time we had a real leader as talented as this kid at mlb!!! The bay area will now be the center of the mlb universe, with willis ( as much as i hate those chumps across the bay), and Mcpain!!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Jlh is finished, ford is a major upgrade.
July 29th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Trust me Rockstar, you know it’s all love on here, and I usually enjoy reading posts from fellas such as yourself who really do watch our squad inside out. But I wouldn’t be saying this just to be saying it, ’cause I watch a lot of ACC football (regrettably). Jacoby Ford is a solid pickup for our team, whether it’s WR or KOR/PR.
July 29th, 2010 at 11:33 am
BsJ here’s my post again (since you are reading (impaired)calling for no politics until Jan 2011. Either you chose not to understand it or you are as dumb as you appear.
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MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Nnamdi, now that camp has started can we resume jarmarcus b0bama discussions in Jan 11 ?
July 29th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Tom Cable give rambling address to media with a suspicious purple drank moustache on his upper lip.
4 minutes ago via PockeTwit
July 29th, 2010 at 11:37 am
And being a Louisville native, I unfortunately watch too much Big East football as well, and I’ve been waiting a long time for Bush to show us what he’s really got. Outside of Rondo, Bush is probably the best all around athlete to come from the Ville since Ali! Bring it to ‘em Mike! Let’s Go!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:37 am
If Al lets Marshall do as he see’s fit I agree. If AL has his mits on things expect the Def to be ranked in the 30’s again.
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istic1 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:29 am
i havnt been this excited about our d-line since we drafted the howie long days! think of it Seymour and houston can flip flop all game long. then you can line up seymour at rde, and bring bing hendu in the game. The o-line will never know what is coming at them, not to mention scott dropping down for the occasional elephant look! This is nuts!!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Raiders have parted ways with longtime sponsor Gatorade and it appears coolers are now full of a mysterious new purple drank.
420 minutes ago via PockeTwit
July 29th, 2010 at 11:42 am
MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:37 am
If Al lets Marshall do as he see’s fit I agree. If AL has his mits on things expect the Def to be ranked in the 30’s again.
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Agreed…
It is tantamount to this team that the “other forces” be allowed to continue the work “they” have started…
July 29th, 2010 at 11:44 am
I havent been able to post as much now that I have actual work to do. I still enjoy reading the comments.
July 29th, 2010 at 11:46 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Higgs getting pushed by the rook….
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Thec: i’m not worried, neither is he
Ford is a return man, nothing more. nothing less
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I guess you missed that Ford was on the field with Campbell while JLH was on the field with Frye.
July 29th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I know this is off topic, but, am I the only one who thinks Mayweather is a biggity b!tch?
July 29th, 2010 at 11:49 am
everybody (including myself) has said that Seymour will play all over the line and exploit mismatches. most of the time he’ll be inside on 3rd downs for pressure up the gut
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Some of us have been saying that the majority of Seymour’s snaps should come from the DT spot.
3rd down DT? Doesn’t appear to be that way.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/29/haynesworths-conditioning-test-featured-two-300-yard-shuttle-runs/
Aaaaaahahaha.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
J-just wait.After a few practices there will be enough conclusions(speculation) to fill this board many times over.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Thec07 Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:29 am
JLH <——- A gun shy weenie …
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JLH = Jennifer Love Hewitt…
July 29th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
memo Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I know this is off topic, but, am I the only one who thinks Mayweather is a biggity b!tch?
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Floyd or Brandon?!
Floyd Jr. would tap your lights out and Brandon would beat you with his helmet…
July 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Mista trying to goad people. Seriously, c’mon man.
Whats this joker gonna do? Become a Detroit faN?
Can’t handle things going well.
Needs everyone to feel as ****ty as he does.
Thats YOUR choice on how you see the world my brutha…
McClain’s in camp.
Raiders complete and ready to get it awn baby!
Its a good day to be a Raider….
July 29th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Nnamdi I’m saying lets put aside politics until Jan 2011 and you & BsJ are not having any of it?
Ok, you and BsJ talk politics. You are exactly the “mopes” I said you were. I’m on record for trying to keep this 100% Raiders you are on record just the opposite.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
No doubt about that Lefty …
Look what we have after one “walk through”, lol.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
What time is second practice starting?
July 29th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
MistaBrown Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 11:37 am
If Al lets Marshall do as he see’s fit I agree.
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To Lefty’s point, It really does seem like we have a coach that “is working well with the owner”. I think the day to day medling by Al is over. Probably more from medical reasons than anything. But Cable’s “methods” with the owner will allow the coordinators to do their thing.
We already hear how Marshall is putting his stamp on the offense.
Cable is talking about how there are new things on defense on top of what we had last year. 5 new guys on the front 7? Yeah, I think Marshall had something to do with that.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Sorry Mista. Sounds like a good plan. Enjoy the day and Go Raiders!~
July 29th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
F’in excited about the Raiders baby!
I’m sure the guys are wanting to put on the pads on clobber someone but I hope the walk thrus keep the injuries down and the focus high…
Lets go Raiders!
July 29th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
What many don’t get is Cable came in and asked Davis to teach him ‘everything’,not I know everything,this is what we’ll do.This sat well with Davis.Lets hope it translates into wins and Cable sticks around for a while.It will benefit the organization.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
It has been months since Cable has been quoted as saying, “I’m geeked!”
Now that’s progress.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
I actually have changed my opinion on the cable guy. He reminds me alot of flores and madden, in the way he lets al be al, but still manages to have his own input with the old man. he also has that thing that we love in raider land, his players would run through a wall for him, im sure this is another thing that davis loves about him. he sucked as a play caller, and game manager, but he may do very well as someone that motivates, and steers the ship. i also really like the way he leads, no bs get it done or your out. He got the old man to dump no. 2, and seems to have the respect of everyone. Wow Not even gruden was able to do all of these at the same time, not to mention he is doing it without a buffer! Exciting stuff.
July 29th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
memo nobody cares about boxing. its as fake as wwe.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
damn…I suck…my arms are too short…don’t know how I did everything I did before…but obviously it was a fluke…cuz my arms are short…I never really knew how to play or had any talent, yet they fooled me and kept me playing!
July 29th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Dakota Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 8:28 am
I thought for sure that Cable would nix the patty-cake training camp idea now that Jamarcus is gone…that lazy fool needed the special ed version of training camp. The other players are professionals, treat them like it.
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Dakota…what is your sports resume? ever do a training camp? ever show up for practise everyday, along with attending every class, and maybe partying when you could?