Day 2 practice updates here
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 7:06 am in Oakland Raiders.
Getting ready to head to Napa for the second day of training camp.
The first order of business will be to see if Chaz Schilens, who left practice early during Thursday’s second session, is on the field.
Ordinarily, leaving practice early is no big deal and that could be the case here. It happens all the time, particularly early in camp, when players experience anything from muscle tightness to an upset stomach.
But Schilens’ case will be watched closely because he’s had two surgeries on his left foot within the past year for a broken metatarsal, an injury which cut short his training camp in 2009 and cost him half of the regular season. He is the most skilled player at what qualifies as a possession receiver among the wideouts on the Raiders’ inexperienced receiving corps.
Schilens walked off the practice field under his own power and returned after practice had ended, neither time on crutches, walking with a limp or wearing the dreaded protective boot of Darren McFadden fame.
Check here for updates on my Twitter account from the penalty box.
(For some reason, the media viewing area is divided this year by a line in the center. Not sure why. Perhaps to form an isolation unit if and when Poole and Kawakami arrive).
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July 30th, 2010 at 7:08 am
1st!
July 30th, 2010 at 7:11 am
2nd…WOOOHOOO
July 30th, 2010 at 7:13 am
When is this? 8:40?
July 30th, 2010 at 7:14 am
wearing the dreaded protective boot of Darren McFadden fame.
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how much you wanna bet a bunch of idiots will latch on to this comment?
July 30th, 2010 at 7:16 am
You mean in the PM?
I hope the next update finds Chaz up and cutting and catching and…anything but in that dreaded boot?
July 30th, 2010 at 7:17 am
You mean in the PM?
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Hwnrdr: I was referring to the DMAC haters
both AM & PM
July 30th, 2010 at 7:21 am
M Lonetree Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 7:11 am
DO NOT trade DMc for Delonte or his towel or Gloria.
Yep, finally some things are too disgusting as trade fodder for DMc.
mornin’ brethren, ladies.
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And players, stay away from Carol Davis!
July 30th, 2010 at 7:22 am
so who gets blown up by Mike Mitchell in camp?
you know it’s going to happen!
Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs, Jonathan Holland, Shaun Bodiford, Paul Hubbard ???
I hope it’s just a camp fodder guy (above)
July 30th, 2010 at 7:23 am
DMAC needs a protective boot for the FOOTBALL!
July 30th, 2010 at 7:23 am
Even Jerry is taking shots at D-Mac these days.
July 30th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Mike Mitchell WILL have the spirit of the Assassin! I hope him and JLH get into it! Hopefully it will toughen that dude up!
July 30th, 2010 at 7:25 am
I like the black face shield on these two. Not sure if I’ve seen this before…just a practice thing?
http://napavalleyregister.com/sports/collection_4851a990-9a0b-11df-955f-001cc4c03286.html?mode=image&photo=3
July 30th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Blown up by MM34? I cast my eye toward Aug 12 and the Crystal Ball says…Cowgirl #88.
July 30th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Hwnrdr,
did you see the recent internet photo of a “zedonk”. Proof positive that the Denver Donkeys and NFL officials have long been in cahoots (among other things).
July 30th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Good Morning M,
no I haven’t…All other 31 teams and the officials are in cahoots (well, when they play the Raiders)!
You have a link to that? Would like to see it…
July 30th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Hwnrdr,
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100728/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_newborn_zedonk
July 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Trade DMAC for the
dreaded protective boot of Darren McFadden fame
—–Ok I dont really mean it, let’s just get it out of the way early
July 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
OMG…That is too funny! First of all, did the Zebra stoop that low, or did the donkey jump that high? In this case, the mother is a donk, so…lol
And yes, that will ring true in the court of law the Donks and Refs have long been in cahoots! ROFLMAO!
July 30th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Man I am really starting to wonder if we should have passed on TO!!!
Hopefully Chaz is OK, but we are definitely looking real thin at Reciever..
July 30th, 2010 at 7:43 am
I imagine the Donkey love by the zebra’s won’t diminish when Jesus 2.0 is QB for them.
July 30th, 2010 at 7:49 am
JustFB,
exactly. Zedonkism may reach new lows in attempts to protect Tbone.
Then again Tbone is crazy enough to think that he might survive head-on collisions with MM34, Tyvon and Rolando.
July 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Tbone is crazy enough to think that he might survive head-on collisions with MM34, Tyvon and Rolando
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Tebow will start ZERO games this year.
Orton is the starter this year and if he throws for 3800 yards and 21 TD’s again, possibly next
Denver has always been a run-first, play solid D football team. McDaniels went pass happy last year for whatever reason but I don’t expect them to try that again without Marshall & Scheffler …
July 30th, 2010 at 7:56 am
despite being drafted in Round 1, Tim Tebow is still a project.
is McDaniels the guy to groom him? maybe
if he continues to work with Gruden & Trestman I imagine that’ll expedite the process
this year? bench for 16 games
July 30th, 2010 at 7:59 am
As soon as the Broncos fall out of contention, Tebow will be seeing reps, if not sooner.
If McDaniels just plays Orton and they go 5-11, he might get canned, so at least playing a rookie and going 5-11 gives him an excuse to stick around longer.
And I think Tebow will see Wildcat action week 1.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Denver Broncos = last place in AFC West.
Book it.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Tebow can’t throw the ball more than 15 yards with accuracy…no reason to even talk about that guy.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:02 am
He is the most skilled player at what qualifies as a possession receiver among the wideouts on the Raiders’ inexperienced receiving corps.
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What did we get from him….a couple of games in the last 2-3 seasons! Im beginning to think Murphy is better and DHB is right there with him!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Neither could Jamarcus and we gave him 25 starts.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:03 am
DHB and Asomugha working one-on-one after practice
signing off … Planning to get some depth charts up online tonight
DHB hasn’t shined like minicamp or workouts … but early practices geared to knowing where you should be, not making plays
Ford catching punts in afternoon
Schilens hasn’t returned from fieldhouse yet
Heyward-Bey stiff-arms Boyd – so much for no contact
Asomugha leaps for pick against Gradkowski and hands ball to Jackson
Henderson looks big; can’t tell much from second-team walkthrough – will ask Cable Friday
Welcome back: Ware strips Watkins after catch
Ware and Branch nicked up but still in the mix
Miller diving catch: Jackson yells, “I got one guy who can catch”
Raiders might actually have some depth on defense
Groves looking spry, would have had Cartwright for loss
Campbell looks solid. Most-used word teammates used to describe him today was “dependable”
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
July 30th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Asomugha leaps for pick against Gradkowski and hands ball to Jackson
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Fire Baby: Frye to second string?
July 30th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Miller diving catch: Jackson yells, “I got one guy who can catch”
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Nick the quick ?!?!?
July 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Heyward-Bey stiff-arms Boyd – so much for no contact
DHB and Asomugha working one-on-one after practice
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Jwigg: where ya at?
DHB = STUD!
Print That
July 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Nick the quick ?!?!?
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Zach Miller, you know … that guy you said can’t block
July 30th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Zach doesn’t dive for stuff …
You know little Nicky is the one all over the field. No need to get worried though, Chaz’s injury makes JLH safe, lol.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Nnamdi jumps Hubbard route and picks Gradkowski
Murphy can’t make one handed sideline pass from Gradkowski,
Jackson all over Gradkowski led offense for sloppy huddle and break
Paul Hubbard drops slant from Gradkowski
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CMON BRUCE !!!!
Get your shyt together!
Don’t make my man JFB look bad …
July 30th, 2010 at 8:12 am
JLH safe
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http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/11/16/sp-raiders_miami_0499459756.jpg
Higgins = safe regardless!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Are we making too much out of Chaz’s walk-off to the training room?
I mean if you told us we would get about 75% participation in OTA’s, about 50% in training camp, and 10 games in the year, we would all be fairly happy with that.
No reason to do anything with him, he is still on that 7th round pick rookie contract, he probably is one of the lowest paid players on the team.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am
JustFB,
your expose from your time in Denver about the fawning over their rookie QB lends creedence to your belief that TBone will see action in some shape or form. The swooning masses will demand it.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Nnamdi jumps Hubbard route and picks Gradkowski
Murphy can’t make one handed sideline pass from Gradkowski,
Jackson all over Gradkowski led offense for sloppy huddle and break
Paul Hubbard drops slant from Gradkowski
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Jwigg: are these from Jerry Mac’s twitter acct or something ???
July 30th, 2010 at 8:15 am
trade Nick Miller for swooning masses!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am
All you Ravens to the SB guys …
Adam_Schefter A major loss. RT @1WinningDrive Coach Harbaugh confirms Ravens CB Domonique Foxworth has a torn ACL and will miss the 2010 season
Not sure who they have to cover anyone?
July 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Let’s give Bruce a little slack, first practice in about 6 months.
A sloppy huddle, and a Nnamdi pick. Let’s not get too crazy, he should be primed for the backup spot come 2 weeks in Dallas, and we will just have to go from there.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Yes they are
July 30th, 2010 at 8:18 am
I mean if you told us we would get about 75% participation in OTA’s, about 50% in training camp, and 10 games in the year, we would all be fairly happy with that.
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I’m looking for 8 games and playoffs a la Bynum.
With that BEAST DHB doing his thing, won’t miss Chaz much.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Ravens CB Domonique Foxworth has a torn ACL and will miss the 2010 season
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Who ???
July 30th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Not sure who they have to cover anyone?
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CB’s
Fabian Washington
Chris Carr
Travis Fisher
Cary Williams
Prince Miller
July 30th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Ravens make teams one-dimensional and take it from there.
I made my Ravens to SB prediction based on the fact their offense should be much improved this year.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Jwigg:
Lardarius Webb & Walt Harris may start out on the PUP list?
July 30th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Chaz was part of that old band, JaBlubber and the Wounded.
Perhaps it’s time to just erase that disk and get on with a whole new recording.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:24 am
DB’s are dime a dozen with a defense that can stuff the run and attacks the QB every play!
2010 Ravens defense will be solid
July 30th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Where are these updates coming from? Im followin jerry on twitter but i dont see them on there
July 30th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Where are these updates coming from? Im followin jerry on twitter but i dont see them on there
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Jwigg made them up to support his argument that Bruce Gradkowski sucks ???
July 30th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Rockstar,
so you say that the Ravens could start Jonathan Holland at CB against Ochocinco and Ochouno, without Ed Reed, and they’ll be fine?
Don’t know if that computes.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:30 am
RR,
LE: Houston
DT: Seymour
DT: TK
RE: Matt S
I was Right!!!!!!
Good Morning Nation!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:30 am
They were yesterdays tweets.
But he did leave out the one that said Gradkowski to Ford over the middle.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:31 am
If Ed Reed is not playing for the Ravens, I want to recant my prior Ravens to SB statement.
That guy is one of the top 10 players in the league at any position (or was at least).
July 30th, 2010 at 8:31 am
RaiderRockstar:
Ahah maybe… I think theyre from yesterday… I must of some of them
July 30th, 2010 at 8:32 am
M: I haven’t seen enough of Holland at CB to make that determination.
since they moved him back to WR and drafted 2 DB’s i’m assuming he wasn’t that great
July 30th, 2010 at 8:33 am
*missed some*
Thanks JFB
July 30th, 2010 at 8:36 am
CBs:
Fabian Washington
Chris Carr
Travis Fisher
Cary Williams
Prince Miller
Safeties:
Ken Hamlin
Tom Zbikowski
K. J. Gerard
Dawan Landry
Haruki Nakamura
Marcus Paschal
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M: could the Ravens roll with these guys whip the Cincy Bungles? absolutely
July 30th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Tom Cable is still an idiot.
4 minutes ago from pockeTweet
July 30th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Yeah I though Holland has unsuccessful made his transition back to WR.
What a joke that was. He was one of our better WR’s in preseason last year (which I know doesn’t mean a whole lot) so what do they do?
Keep Jivin Walker and Nick Miller for no good reason, and move Holland to DB.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Domonique Foxworth – IR
Ed Reed, Lardarius Webb & Walt Harris banged up
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does that hurt your secondary? without question
does it cripple your entire football team or even defense? no way
July 30th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Fire Baby: Agreed
should have kept Justin Miller & Jon Holland on the roster instead
Holland was elevated from the practice squad later, wasn’t he? also given a few kick return opportunities
July 30th, 2010 at 8:43 am
LE: Houston
DT: Seymour
DT: TK/ Henderson
RE: Matt S
WLB: T Scott
MLB: McClain
SLB: Wimbley/ TH
CB: Nnamdi
CD: CJ/ Huff
NB: McFadden
FS: Branch
SS: Mitchell
I want Huff to play CB, and I want to see Mitchell play SS (without rushing the passer).
Top 12 defense!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Holland wasn’t very good returning kicks, but than again nobody really was for us last year.
Jacoby Ford and/or Nick Miller ought to give us a nice little boost in that area this season.
I remember watching the replay of the great Bruce Pitt game and wondering why our last drive started inside the 15 yard line. Hoped on-line and Gary Russell returned the kick all of 11 yards, from the 2 to the 13, lol.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Gary Russell returned the kick all of 11 yards, from the 2 to the 13
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here comes Rock Cartwright who’ll bring it out to the 16!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Mornin, RR, O, Dakota, Lonetree, NATION.
S.Rout, and a 2nd to Baltimore for J. Gaither??
Thoughts?
Foxworth done for the season. F. Washington PUP.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am
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July 30th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Routt and a 4th rounder for Gaither. They don’t need him at LT anymore so why overpay? Isn’t Routt a former 1st rounder?
July 30th, 2010 at 8:52 am
That would be awesome Raccoon, ‘cept it would leave us VERY thin at CB. We would have to be in the market for a free agent corner if we did that, no question
July 30th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Routt wasnt a first rounder…. second maybe? I only know this for certain because I compiled the list of first rounders on the Raiders the other day.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Just move Huff to CB…he sucks as a S anyhow.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Good Morning Raccoon.
I would make that trade if it is Routt & a 3rd, but I will not trade our 2nd. We don’t have a 1st next year due to the Seymour Trade.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am
S.Rout, and a 2nd to Baltimore for J. Gaither??
Thoughts?
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I would trade Routt for Gaither in a heartbeat!
but also giving up a 2nd rounder?
Baltimore was only asking for a 2nd rounder in the first place, weren’t they?
we’re missing a 1st rounder next year too (Seymour trade)
if we pitch in anything to pair with Routt I hope it’s a low pick (Rounds 5-7)
Cable is pretty content with the team right now though, so a trade seems highly unlikely
July 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Yep, you are right, he was the 38th overall pick…almost a first rounder but not quite.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Dakota Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Just move Huff to CB…he sucks as a S anyhow.
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I get the sense Dakota isn’t as optimistic about 2010 as others.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Cable is pretty content with the team right now though, so a trade seems highly unlikely
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Like Al cares about how the Timeout Coordinator feels about the roster. lmao
July 30th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Al Davis would probably ask B-More for Gaither and a 2nd rounder for just Routt.
July 30th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Dakota,
I don’t think Huff sucks as a FS, but I think he can do more as a CB/ NB/ FS. Use him like they did in Texas!! Use him like we did Sir Charles!!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Branch and Mitchell as our FS and SS with Huff as the nickle CB…maybe Huff will finally make a play?
July 30th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Yeah, pretty tough to give up our first pick in 2011.
We need to keep that 2nd round pick to get S. Wisniewski!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:59 am
without Routt, you’re looking at 2 options
CB:
Asomugha
Johnson
Huff
McFadden
Thomas/Ware/Porter
S:
Branch
Mitchell
Eugene
Brown/Boyd
OR
CB:
Asomugha
Johnson
McFadden
Ware
Brown/Thomas/Porter
S:
Branch
Huff
Mitchell
Eugene
either way, we’d be fine!
July 30th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Headed your way Raider O!
Lake Jennings here I come …
Be back for pads on Monday, lol!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Finally make a play?
Watch the video clip here, and look at the field position and score.
http://www.nfl.com/players/michaelhuff/profile?id=HUF222475
July 30th, 2010 at 9:00 am
CB:
Asomugha
Johnson
McFadden
Ware
Brown/Thomas/Porter
S:
Branch
Huff
Mitchell
Eugene
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This would work.
July 30th, 2010 at 9:02 am
J,
Let’s have a nice smoke session bro!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Huff would get eaten alive covering slot guys in our man to man scheme as a NB… worse than routt. He is a zone guy, much like Meangelo. He does not excell in press coverage.
July 30th, 2010 at 9:06 am
2011 Draft
2nd, C, Stephen Wisniewski
3rd, CB, Curtis Brown
4th, WR, Terrance Toliver
5th, DT Christian Ballard
6th, FB Owen Marecil
7th, QB Colin Kaepernick
July 30th, 2010 at 9:10 am
2011 Draft
2nd, C, Stephen Wisniewski
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you think he’ll fall out of the Top 60?
or we’ll trade up?
July 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Raccoon,
I want us to draft S Wisniewski, but I don’t think he will last to the 2nd. (I hope he does)
I also want us to draft a QB, RB, CB, OL, FB, and DL.
July 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
RR no not out of the top 60, but maybe into the 40 range.
We prob need to trade up.
Pouncy II would be good also, but I would rather WIZ II.
July 30th, 2010 at 9:16 am
no not out of the top 60, but maybe into the 40 range.
We prob need to trade up.
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thats what I’m saying
2010 Raiders = playoffs!
10-6 baby
July 30th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Huff would get eaten alive covering slot guys in our man to man scheme as a NB… worse than routt. He is a zone guy, much like Meangelo. He does not excell in press coverage.
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BCZ: link? source?
July 30th, 2010 at 9:24 am
The Shadow King can cover!!! He just can’t hit or tackle!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Defense working on picking up running back and tight ends in pass coverage – that’s big question mark for new linebackers
Welcome to day 2 in Napa; Schilens on field but no helmet
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
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Lets get started!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I dont have any links, but everything I have ever read concerning Huff is that he is a zone guy, doesnt do well in tight coverage.
July 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
RR, what up Bro? whats -Vittorio Tafur (twitter)account??
July 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Thec,
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/twitter/topics/contributor?q=VittorioTafur
good morning to you!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:28 am
thanks Roc… Jerry Springer is up to date as well…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I dont have any links, but everything I have ever read concerning Huff is that he is a zone guy, doesnt do well in tight coverage.
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sounds made-up man. I’ve been a fan of Huff since we drafted him and haven’t read anything that ever said anything remotely close to that
not buying it
July 30th, 2010 at 9:31 am
DHB shows nice burst on hitch and go
Schilens just watching, nothing on his legs or feet
Joey Thomas makes nice read on short pass, for some reason purposely drops interception
Campbell to Zachary Miller combo looking good
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
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Zachary?
July 30th, 2010 at 9:32 am
anything posted by Jerry Mac on his twitter acct today?
July 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Yeah, Springer has posted a lot of stuff. Good to look at both as each has a diffrent perspective…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:35 am
I have to admit, Springer is pretty active…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Springer has posted a lot of stuff.
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Thec: can you paste it on here, as I have?
July 30th, 2010 at 9:35 am
This tweett info is driving me nutzo… Wish i was at camp…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
William Joseph swallows up Gradkowski pass at line . . . Gradkowski deep throw to Hubbard stolen by Thomas
2 minutes ago via PockeTwit .
Pretty active retirement for Willie Brown. He’s here every day. Watching practice with Mark Davis. No Al sightings as yet
4 minutes ago via PockeTwit .DHB catches routine hitch from Gradkowski and shakes Joey Thomas to grt downfield
7 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Boller swing right to Michael Bennett, who finds open space on TScott side
8 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Frye finds Rock Cartwright at line of scrimmage. McClain was right there for tackle .. . if that were allowed
11 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Campbell finds Hubbard left sideline as Joe Porter lets him run right past
13 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Joey Thomas picks Campbell vs. Bodiford
16 minutes ago via PockeTwit .No pads, but carrying plays to completion. Jason Campbell fins Zach Miller in seam vs. Jerome Boyd. He already understands that much
17 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Huff taunting secondary coach Kevin Ross for passing skills in drill: ‘Quack!’
24 minutes ago via PockeTwit .LBs working on pass drops in drill, QBs throwing shot passes on far field . . . deep Boller to Holland pass . . . oops
29 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Morning roster checkoff finds no one missing . . . cool amd overcast to start
42 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Schilens on field at present, no helmet . . . we’ll see if he’s practicing or watchimg
about 1 hour ago via PockeTwit
July 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Wish i was at camp…
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Thec: we’d be the only ones sporting Higgins & Ford jerseys!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Hey Jerry, why dont you tie your tweets to this blog, like the guy at the SF gate vitto altafermo whatever…
Then we would not have to do cut and past…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:39 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Wish i was at camp…
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Thec: we’d be the only ones sporting Higgins & Ford jerseys!
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lol…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Yeah cause I went nostroD over JFORD…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Backed up to goalline, Bush makes nice cutback that leaves McClain in no position to make play
1 minute ago via PockeTwit .Clear at this poin Schilens will watch this practice.
4 minutes ago via PockeTwit .Know he is getting up there in RB years, but Michael Bennett still has a good burst
5 minutes ago via PockeTwit
July 30th, 2010 at 9:42 am
* Boller swing right to Michael Bennett, who finds open space on TScott side
* Know he is getting up there in RB years, but Michael Bennett still has a good burst
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anybody miss Fargas yet? not me!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Branch (Tyvon not Calvin) and Mitchell on field as safeties with Huff taking a knee. Neither taking the classic deep drop
half a minute ago via PockeTwit
July 30th, 2010 at 9:43 am
anybody miss Fargas yet? not me!
Nope
July 30th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Huff taunting secondary coach Kevin Ross for passing skills in drill: ‘Quack!’
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LOL!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Branch, and MM 34 on the field at the same time…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Schilens has hands in pockets and is watching; will get injury info from Cable after practice
practice is faster than yesterday so far
Michael Bennett showing nice wiggle – nice battle for No. 3 running back job with Rock Cartwright
Thomas interception off Gradkowski overthrow
Players go crazy after big William Joseph gets interception off tip
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
July 30th, 2010 at 9:46 am
See what I mean roc… classic example of diffrent perspectives…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Joey Thomas is making some plays!
Stevie Brown, Joe Porter & Jeremy Ware better step it up …
no mention of Walter Mac or Hiram Eugene yet
July 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Who is Fargas?!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:49 am
classic example of diffrent perspectives
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yup. both good reads
Fire Baby can’t be pleased with his boy Gradkowski though. yikes!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Raider O Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Who is Fargas?!
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lol
July 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Grads suffreing from rust will get over it. I like Grads… One of the few stand up guys from last years squad…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Stanford Routt, beaten by Louis Murphy on short rout, talks to DB coach Lionel Washington and heads off field
1 minute ago via PockeTwit .
Defenders working hard to strip McFadden. As yet, no success
4 minutes ago via PockeTwit
July 30th, 2010 at 9:53 am
MURPHY <——-Bad A$$…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:53 am
2011 draft:
2nd round: C (Pouncey?) or CB
3rd round: CB or WR
4th round: WR or DT
July 30th, 2010 at 9:54 am
GarbageKowski Sucks!!!! He is a Backup at best!!!!
I’m getting sick of all this GarbageKowski talk.
I blame Vegas, he started it! LOL
July 30th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I like Grads as a backup and not a starter. If our starter goes down, would not mind him stepping in…
He is a stand up guy…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Thec: I thought Bruce did a nice job last year filling in for JaMarcus, but I wouldn’t consider him a potential starter with any NFL team or even competition for Jason Campbell.
Having said that, if Frye & Boller both outplay him in camp & preseason … what do you do?
do you blame it on rust at final cutdowns and annoint him the #2 QB or do you go with the other guys who did a better job more recently?
July 30th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Stanford Routt sucks. He will get beat badly all year long.
July 30th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Stanford Routt, beaten by Louis Murphy on short rout, talks to DB coach Lionel Washington and heads off field
half a minute ago via PockeTwit
*****
SSHHHHHHHHish, Jerry… Don’t wanna scare off the Ravins…
July 30th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Thec,
I agree that he is a nice guy, hard worker, but he is not better than Campbell!! Not even close!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Routt may have tweaked hammy
Routt slow on out pattern and Murphy takes it to house
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
July 30th, 2010 at 9:59 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Thec: I thought Bruce did a nice job last year filling in for JaMarcus, but I wouldn’t consider him a potential starter with any NFL team or even competition for Jason Campbell.
Having said that, if Frye & Boller both outplay him in camp & preseason … what do you do?
do you blame it on rust at final cutdowns and annoint him the #2 QB or do you go with the other guys who did a better job more recently?
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Either Frye or Boller would be good as a back up. Best man (this camp/pre-season) wins the job.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Thec: I thought Bruce did a nice job last year filling in for JaMarcus, but I wouldn’t consider him a potential starter with any NFL team or even competition for Jason Campbell.
Having said that, if Frye & Boller both outplay him in camp & preseason … what do you do?
do you blame it on rust at final cutdowns and annoint him the #2 QB or do you go with the other guys who did a better job more recently?
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Thats a tough one… Heart says go with thwe proven guy, mind says best player….
July 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Defenders working hard to strip McFadden. As yet, no success
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BJ won’t be pleased
July 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
DHB reaches back to catch Boller bullet. ‘atta way to catch the ball, Darius,’ Jackson says
half a minute ago via PockeTwit .
Perfectly timed crossing rout Charlie Frye toTE Brandon Myers
3 minutes ago via PockeTwit
July 30th, 2010 at 10:01 am
I agree Thec 100%!!
he is a great backup, and I like having him around (as long as he understand his role as a backup QB).
July 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
DHB<——- Thec may be eating a lot of crow…Pass the BBQ sauce…
July 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Campbell decides too late on checkdown to Chane Moline, McClain breaks it up
2 minutes ago via PockeTwit .
DHB follows it up with sideline catch vs. Thomas via Campbell
July 30th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Who in the F@CK is this DHB guy???? where did we get this guy from??? Is he a vet from a trade…WTF….
July 30th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Trade Routt to the Ravens!!!!!!!!!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:04 am
DHB reaches back to catch Boller bullet. ‘atta way to catch the ball, Darius,’ Jackson says
Schilens will not play all 16 games, we need a whole lotta this and any vet receivers avail?
July 30th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Whoever this DHB guy is, not really sure, however the NATION will need him to step up…
July 30th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Thec: DHB will be our #1 WR
not Schilens or Murphy. definately not Ford
July 30th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Right on O. Thats what i’m thinkin. For Gaither.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:06 am
DHB is catching everything!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:06 am
endzone in Oakland = the Bey area!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:06 am
So far Jerry Springer more active in tweet than pertocelli…
July 30th, 2010 at 10:07 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Thec: DHB will be our #1 WR
not Schilens or Murphy. definately not Ford
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I am okay with that Bro…
July 30th, 2010 at 10:19 am
hard to rate Mario H. thus far; linemen off on own a lot or not doing much in drills besides getting technique, assignments down
… but with all interceptions he’s thrown first couple of days he might be opening door to backup job for Boller and Frye
If quarterback competition came down to deep, commanding voice at line of scrimmage, Gradkowski would be No. 1 hands down …
DHB makes nice adjustments on throws from Boller and Campbell
Boller throwing darts, little low, little high but darts
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
July 30th, 2010 at 10:22 am
If quarterback competition came down to deep, commanding voice at line of scrimmage, Gradkowski would be No. 1 hands down … but with all interceptions he’s thrown first couple of days he might be opening door to backup job for Boller and Frye
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Fire Baby: your thoughts?
July 30th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Raccoon,
Trade him for OL or FB.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:33 am
By Bill Williamson
There has been some chatter lately that perhaps Oakland Raiders safety Michael Huff could move to cornerback.
Huff, the No.7 overall pick in the 2006 draft, played both cornerback and safety in college while at Texas. He is versatile enough to pull it off.
If he moved to cornerback, he’d compete with Chris Johnson at right cornerback and Stanford Routt for the nickel spot. If he left the safety spot, he’d make room for 2009 second-round pick Mike Mitchell.
I caught up with Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. to discuss the possibility. Williamson thinks because both Johnson and Routt are solid players and because Huff is not a perfect cornerback fit for Oakland’s man coverage, he’d probably be best suited to stay at safety.
Here is some of what Williamson had to say:
“I could see him being a good cornerback in a system like Pittsburgh’s where the Steelers play off. He is a big, physical player who can tackle and he’d be effective there, but in Oakland’s scheme, he could have trouble. The cornerbacks in Oakland play in a tiny, confined area. I’m not sure he’d fit. Plus, Johnson and Routt are good players. I don’t know if Oakland would need him. Huff is an OK safety, so Oakland may be best suited just to keep him there … In the end, playing safety in Oakland is probably Huff’s best bet.”
July 30th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Gradkowski fumbled snap at line . . .
2 minutes ago via PockeTwit
Seymour in great position to make tackle on Bush at the goal line
4 minutes ago via PockeTwit
DHB drops hitch from Gradkowski
7 minutes ago via PockeTwit
McFadden blast through hole with amazing speed
8 minutes ago via PockeTwit
McFadden around the end, no one catches him
11 minutes ago via PockeTwit .
Campbell down after twisting knee, looks serious
13 minutes ago via PockeTwit .
July 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Most recent article I read about Huff not being suited to man to man…. there have been others as well. He is finally coming in to his own at safety, why mess it up and move him to CB. Let him stay at FS and build on a good year last year.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 10:22 am
If quarterback competition came down to deep, commanding voice at line of scrimmage, Gradkowski would be No. 1 hands down … but with all interceptions he’s thrown first couple of days he might be opening door to backup job for Boller and Frye
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That’s why we call him….
…..Garbagekowskiiiiiiii
July 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Mitchell can’t beat McFadden to spot; swing pass to sideline turns into big play as McFadden turns corner
Routt returns to the action
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
July 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Top 12 Defense!!!!!
I can’t wait to play the DisChargers. We will destroy them!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Huff is average at best. Dump him, trade him, move him to CB…doesn’t really matter, just get the YouTube Sensation MM on the field.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Let him stay at FS and build on a good year last year.
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fair enough
July 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Campbell injured?
DHB drops?
Dakota: I hope you’re joking!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
LMAO Dakota!!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
He is RR.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Man, McFadden has got some seriously skinny legs. No wonder he can’t break tackles
14 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
LOL!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Man, McFadden has got some seriously skinny legs. No wonder he can’t break tackles…and I like to take it in the rear…
Vittorio Tafur
16 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
July 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Nothing on Jerry Mcd’’s twitter about Campbell injury
July 30th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Still getting details of late skirmish on far field yesterday: houston confirmed, gallery likely opponent. Houston setting off o-line daily
Man, McFadden has got some seriously skinny legs. No wonder he can’t break tackles
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
July 30th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Houston better not mouth off to Bob Gallery…
Gallery will give him the Marcus Williams treatment!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Missile Mitchell aka Youtube Sensation and Ty B will bring back the Raiders tradition of having head hunters in the secondary. Nnamdi and CJ can tackle too!!
Top 12 Defense!!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Missile Mitchell aka Youtube Sensation and Ty B will bring back the Raiders tradition of having head hunters in the secondary. Nnamdi and CJ can tackle too!!
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Routt & Eugene = embarrassment
Print That
July 30th, 2010 at 10:49 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Houston better not mouth off to Bob Gallery…
Gallery will give him the Marcus Williams treatment!
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How do you figure???
July 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Tom Cable drooling over his Timeout chart while Hue Jackson runs practice.
4 minutes ago via Pocketwit
Tom Cable picking his nose…again.
6 minutes ago via Pocketwit
Tom Cable tells the players to “take it easy, this isn’t football!”
8 minutes ago via Pocketwit
July 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Roidman from boston was a cheap shot artist, not a real Raider…
July 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
a cheap shot artist, not a real Raider
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Thec: real Raiders played dirty!
remember when Romo broke Shannon Sharpe’s leg?
priceless
July 30th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Never liked Romo… He is a klansmen…
July 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
http://thesportsaddict.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/billromanowski.png
July 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Romocop was one of my favs… when he played for us. Hated him when he was with Denver, and I cant stand listening to him do interviews now.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am
http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/image/2002/12/08/001080683.jpg
July 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am
McFadden: I haven’t fixated on someone’s legs like this since Stacy Keibler. They’re toothpicks. Wouldn’t that be a red flag on draft day?
Vittorio Tafur 8 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
July 30th, 2010 at 10:58 am
http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/81351279.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA548C5D27D2EBBFD7397C6448A4AA29243EB0EB5F7DE43F108A8
July 30th, 2010 at 10:59 am
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/81339183.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA548C5E007BFEE1125BBAA28568A13E96DDB41A1C311BFA633EB
July 30th, 2010 at 11:00 am
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/278/954/1747884_display_image.jpg?1277906638
July 30th, 2010 at 11:03 am
GQ Romo Book tour interview:
http://www.gq.com/sports/profiles/200510/nfl-bill-romanowski-book-balco
July 30th, 2010 at 11:04 am
guy who messed with Romo –
http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2005/03/02/ba_raiders_trial_fx107.jpg
July 30th, 2010 at 11:22 am
DHB and Nnamdi working late for second straight session on jams, releases
I love it
July 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Like DHB and Nnams puttin in the xtra effort after a long practice…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/camp_2010
July 30th, 2010 at 11:43 am
I can’t wait to see DHB in the preseason. I hope he lives up to the hype he’s been building this offseason
July 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
good work on the tweets springer…
July 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Like DHB and Nnams puttin in the xtra effort after a long practice…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/camp_2010
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Thanks for the post Bro…Good read…
July 30th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Gradkowski does his best work on Sunday’s not Friday’s.
LOL…..hey I got to say something. Missing OTA’s clearly is hurting.
But I have confidence he will be fine.
July 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Watching replay of VT vs Alabama game on ESPN classic, Haven’t seen anything impressive from McClain yet but he did have a dumb penalty around the goal line that cost the team at least 4 points, he’s a raider alright!
July 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Wait a minute, what planet am i on? We have a head coach that actually likes coaching the raiders, and likes working for the old man upstairs. he al work together with out a buffer or go between, has this ever happened in oakland? He swallowed his own ego ( something gruden couldn’t do) and asked Al to teach him. He gave up his play calling duties, and hired a man that could replace him if the team tanks. He also has his finger prints on this all over this years team, and clearly is able to influence and get what he wants from big Al! The guys on the team love him, this cant be overstated, remember those weasels kiffin, and callahan?
We have a play caller that will put points on the board. The 03 redskins were one of the most prolific offenses in the league that year he was o.c. Dont forget how painful, the norv turner, tom walsh, and greg knapp eras have been.
We have VETERAN LEADERSHIP!?!??!?!? Wow guys that show up early, stay late and tutor the rooks! Even in our beloved gruden run, that team was full of personal agendas and major egos. This team is actually, dare i say it, ( scoobie doo,gulp) unselfish. No under achieving head cases, like sapp, porter, hall, jeff george, and all the other knuckle heads we have been forced to watch. No pouting loafers like , moss, mcglockton, jordan.
Al Davis looks to have regained his mojo, having people that he trust around him. Instead of being so paranoid and insulated, that he cant get out of his own way. He didnt reach in the draft, and he resisted the ego maniacal fading stars, like haynesworth. Even though many of you here wanted exactly that guy, and wanted davis out.
The move that i love as the most under the radar, Mike wauffle, and john marshall! Wauffle has led one of the best d lines over the last several years including a super bowl run, and our last good d line here in the town in the gruden era. With all of our new horses get ready for the new BLACK OUT DEFENSE!!!!
Somebody slap me…. and second thought if i am hallucinating pour me another cup of that purple drank, this is awesome!
July 30th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Mike Waufles D-Line last year was terrible… one of the main reasons the Gints tanked end of last year.
July 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
DirtyRaccoon Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Yeah, pretty tough to give up our first pick in 2011.
We need to keep that 2nd round pick to get S. Wisniewski!!!
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Thats my prediction also.
The Raiders first pick in the 2nd Round will hopefully be used on Center Stefen Wisnewski from Penn State!
That’s if Stefens stock doesn’t skyrocket.
Hope not!
July 30th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
bcz24 Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Mike Waufles D-Line last year was terrible… one of the main reasons the Gints tanked end of last year.
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Mike Waufle is one of the best D-Line coaches in the NFL!
The reason why the Giants defense sucked last year was because of the piss poor job the D-Coordinator who replaced Spagnuolo did and because of their losuy DB’s
July 30th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
the giants d-line sucked because of injuries to their d-line. waufle is a good coach. tom cable still sucks.