Cable tackles the tackling question
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm in Oakland Raiders.
No one is likely to confuse the Raiders’ practices with the Baltimore Ravens, but Tom Cable insists some offensive players will be hitting the deck some day soon.
For the most part, Raiders practices for the last several years have been with the safety of the players in mind. Be aggressive, be explosive, but back off at the point where the ballcarrier is supposed to go to the ground.
There have been only a few exceptions. A few sessions under Bill Callahan here, a goal line sequence under Lane Kiffin there.
But for the most part, it’s been the stressing of technique, footwork and positioning, with the thought being football players ought to know how to tackle if they’re in the NFL.
I caught part of the NFL Network’s Total Access Tuesday night and saw several plays of a Ravens scrimmage that looked like a regular-season game. There was Ray Rice, their valuable tailback, reversing field, sidestepping defenders flying at him and going down awkwardly in a heap.
The Ravens are one of the best tackling teams in the NFL but also the exception in terms of practice. Perhaps they tackle better because they tackle in practice, but too many teams have played it safe and tackled just fine _ and also lessened the chance for injury to investments that become more valuable every year.
When asked about not tackling in practice, Cable said, “I wouldn’t say we’re not going to do it. I do think we’ll be smart about it. You’ll see more of it than we’ve probably done in the past.’’
Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said that indeed, Cable has informed them there will be some “live’’ work in the coming days.
Exactly how ‘`live’’ remains to be seen, because the no-tackling edict is an organizational philosophy from the man who signs the checks. Al Davis doesn’t want to lose talent to injuries, especially when it can be avoided.
The fact is, live tackling is done on a much smaller scale in college as well. Defensive end Lamarr Houston said it is done only occasionally at Texas and that defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, for all his game-day histrionics, makes a point of keeping players fresh and healthy during practice.
Coach Mack Brown told his players to stay on their feet because that’s how it would be in an NFL practice.
“They were full speed, but stay up, work your technique and don’t be sloppy,’’ Houston said. “I think at this level of football, if you can’t tackle right now, I don’t think you’ll make it.’’
The 49ers have gained a lot of publicity of late for their physical practices, but that has more to do with the use of a “nutcracker drill’’ as well as long practice sessions. Singletary is adamant about not bringing players to the ground and players who violate the rule are scolded.
(Even in the 49ers nutcracker, players are urged to keep their feet. It’s strictly a leverage drill).
Considering the quality of offensive players, one-on-one tackling is one of the most difficult skills in the sport.
The solution?
The same one espoused by former coordinator Willie Shaw when the Raiders improved from the NFL’s worst defense to No. 8 in a single season _ get more defenders to the ball so that if someone misses a tackle, another players follows up.
A defense that puts its players in one-one-one situations too often is in trouble to begin with.
News, notes and quotes from Wednesday’s lone session:
– Louis Murphy returned to practice after missing four days with a concussion and immediately made a contribution, making a few nice catches.
“I’m feeling good today, glad to be out there, no headaches,’’ Murphy said. “It’s great to be able to come out and makes some plays.’’
– Cable said Darrius Heyward-Bey, who did not practice Wednesday, was simply being rested and there were no health issues. Heyward-Bey took an awkward fall Tuesday in a collision with Michael Huff.
– Anyone who had Houston in their first-fight-of-camp pool can cash in. He body slammed tight end Brandon Myers in a team session with the offensive backed up to the goal line, with Myers, sans helmet, going after Houston.
It was quickly broken up by teammates.
Houston is a live wire, but Myers hasn’t been in anything close to a scuffle, at least when the media was at practice.
“The last thing person you’d expect would be me. It all happened so fast I don’t know what happened,’’ Myers said. “I’ll stick with that story.’’
Said Houston: “It’s just football. It happens. We’re in practice and things get a little fiery.’’
The two players patched things up shortly afterward.
“You want to become as a team, but it’s going to get hot, you’re going to get sore and tired and that’s starting to kick in a little bit, so tempers are going to flare,’’ Cable said. “But at the end of the day, they’re teammates and they took care of that right afterward so that was good.’’
– Alex Daniels, wearing a black jersey and No. 71, was impossible not to notice as he ran through drills with the running backs. He practiced blocking technique, even caught a pass with the fullback position affected by injury.
Cable called it an experiment, and Daniels, a defensive end by trade but a former running back as a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, was only to happy to oblige.
“I played running back before, but now I’m going to be a blocking back, and if I’ve got to block for McFadden I’m going to block for McFadden,’’ Daniels said. “If I’ve got to block for Bush, I’ve got block for Bush. If I’ve got to block for President Obama, if it’s going to help the Raiders win, then that’s what I’ve got to do.’’
Daniels was Minnesota’s second leading rusher in 2006 with 309 yards and five touchdowns, including a 155-yard, three-touchdown game on 24 carries against Kent State.
Daniels said he weighs 275 pounds and played running back in college at 265.
Fullback Luke Lawton had a headache and will go through the concussion protocol, meaning he could be out a few days. Fullback Marcel Reece also has a sore foot, and Manese Tonga a knee strain or bruise, Cable said.
—Cable was looking at the bright side of protection issues by the offensive line during the Raiders third-and-long sessions.
He believes the Raiders pass rush has improved to such a degree that it will be a good thing for the offense in the long run.
“We definitely upgraded in that department, in terms of the pass rush on third down,’’ Cable said. “It’s a great battle for those guys and it’s going to make us a lot better.’’
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August 4th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
if these receivers can stay healthy Raiders are a team to be reckoned with
August 4th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
6-10
August 4th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
BOWLING?
Ha Ha
August 4th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Go Raiders!
August 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
This is a slow evening…
August 4th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
It is. Heres sumthing ta read if you’re bored…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
August 4th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
BTW, Jerry, U totally rawk my man.
Said it b4 say it again. We’re sooo lucky to have you.
August 4th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Man Trevor Scott is a beast! This guy was a great draft pick so far I think we got him in the 5th or 6th round and he has led the team in sacks his first two seasons in spot duty.
Looks like he is the OLB/DE hybrid this year rushing in nickel packages, I say this guy has 8+ sacks this season
August 4th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
ROTF LMAO!!!
ESPN’s Take on the best Free agents left out there
Quarterback: JaMarcus Russell (could help secondary work on ball skills in practice)
August 4th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Coach Elkins Says:
August 4th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
6-10
on this site we put the wins first so it would be 10-6 like that,try to get it right next time.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
fat kidd Says:
August 4th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Coach Elkins Says:
August 4th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
6-10
on this site we put the wins first so it would be 10-6 like that,try to get it right next time.
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Don’t waste your time fatty, Coach Elkins is a fkn moron.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
I call him Roach Elkins
August 4th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Raider E,
Yeah, I’m afraid Routt is an Al Pet project.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
I wonder if Napoleon Kauffman ever got caught from behind?
August 4th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Routt is gonna get cut….
August 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Not very often Dr. hawk, not even at UW
August 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Routt isn’t going to get cut, forget about it. He is as safe as a Raider as James Jett was, Calvin Branch, etc… etc…
August 4th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
A week from tomorrow will be a significant day for us Raider fans and I’m sure we’re all looking forward to it. Ya, I know, it’s only a freaking preseason game. But, nevertheless, it’s a game against an opponent, on the road, and bodies will be flying. We’ll come away with an idea of what we have from our rookies and off season pickups. Also, how we jell with each other and how well the many changes, such as Campbell at QB, Roland, etc., on defense, have improved our levels of play. I’m excited as hell and I hope that I wake up the following Friday morning with that feeling that we’re finally back in the mix with a chance to compete and win our division.
Just with Hue Jackson running the offense, we should show a lot more PAZZAZ!!! GO RAIDERS! (10-6)
August 4th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
OTBIC
I agree bud. I always get excited for pre-season games. I don’t give a crap, it’s Raider football and I enjoy watching it.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Routt has more days like today and I think its safe to say he will be gone one way or another. I think the tender was a nice way of saying put up or shut up IMO.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I enjoy the broadcasts on TV with Pappa, Plunk, Flores, Atkinson, and JT the Brick.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
The thing I enjoy most about Pre-Season Raiders games is I can just sit back, watch the game, and enjoy some Raiders football. During regular seasons I am too nervous and hyped up, I yell, kick, and throw stuff at my T.V. Pre-season I can just chill….
August 4th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Elkins is Randy Hanson and AIG is Nancy Gay.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
and you’re a moron. What was that about Kaufman never caught from behind? I’m sorry what was that. With your memory, I suggest you remove the title doctor and replace with DA.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Broncos sign LenDale White
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ar5ISTxoZHSIKfDKn9TtWEhDubYF?slug=ap-broncos-white
August 4th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I saw that earlier Nnamdi21, I started laughing. LenDale White? Donkeys must be losing it….
August 4th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Former NFL defensive lineman dies following stroke
Posted by Mike Florio on August 4, 2010 3:00 PM ET
Gary “Big Hands” Johnson, who played for the Chargers from 1975 through 1984 and the 49ers in 1984 and 1985, has died following a stroke, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Johnson was 57.
A defensive lineman, Johnson was a four-time Pro Bowler and a two-time first-team All Pro. He qualified for the annual all-star game from 1979 through 1982.
Johnson was a member of the 1981 Chargers, which lost in the AFC title game at Cincinnati, in frigid conditions.
August 4th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Mawae says Jeff Fisher promised him a roster spot
Posted by Mike Florio on August 5, 2010 12:23 AM ET
The story of a man who may retire from the NFL for a third straight year has caused us to forget to mention the story of a man of nearly the same age who isn’t ready to retire once.
Free-agent center Kevin Mawae, the NFLPA president who has suggested multiple times that his leadership role in the union could be keeping him from getting another job, says that Titans coach Jeff Fisher promised Mawae a spot of the team, but that Fisher has failed to follow through.
“Jeff told me in April he guaranteed me a roster spot,” Mawae recently told Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. “Those were his exact words, ‘I guarantee that you have a roster spot.’ He said that to me twice. But apparently Jeff is not doing contracts. It would be great if the two were on the same page instead of sending me mixed signals.”
Mawae, 39, has spent 16 seasons in the NFL, including the last four with the Titans.
“We have young players to evaluate and we are only in our second day of training camp,” Fisher told Wyatt on Sunday. “We haven’t even put pads on yet. I’d like to think the door is still open once the evaluation process is done or there’s an issue. When I discussed this with Kevin there was no timetable. [G.M.] Mike [Reinfeldt] and I are on the same page. He is excited about the roster and excited about evaluating the younger players.”
Reinfeldt and Fisher likely aren’t excited by the fact that Mawae has gone public to bully them into giving him a job. Indeed, even if some teams were reluctant to sign Mawae due in part to the fact that he’s the president of the NFLPA at a time of labor unrest that hasn’t been seen in more than two decades, the fact that Mawae has been so willing to complain openly about his beliefs in this regard will do nothing to persuade teams to be willing to give him a chance.
The best bet? Quit talking to the media about it. Lay low. Stay in shape. And maybe the phone will ring — Al Davis has my number!
August 4th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Good link, Nnamdi21 (#6). Good to hear that J. Campbell was working out with Favre during the off season. I hope he brings that kind of leadership and durability to the Raiders…but better decisions in the clutch.
I dont want to see a new QB or HC for the next 7 yrs. Of course that will only happen if there is a 4th Raider SB victory along the way.
August 4th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Here’s another reason Brett Favre should stay retired this time: Turns out The Daily Line’s Jenn Sterger has kept a ridiculously disturbing (but HILARIOUS) secret about her interactions with The Gunslinger while they were both part of the Jets organization.
For those who don’t know (or forget) who Jenn Sterger is: formerly buxom Florida State Cowgirl who gained internet notoriety for being a buxom Florida State fan who parlayed that popularity into a full-time career. She did Maxim shoots. Playboy shoots. She wrote a “Confessions of a Cowgirl” column for Sports Illustrated. Then, in 2008, Ms. Sterger joined the Jets as an in-house sideline reporter. It was during that fateful time that her and Mr. Favre’s paths began to cross. Sort of.
Last winter, close to the Super Bowl, Ms. Sterger and I were discussing a possible collaboration on the proposed “Deadspin Swimsuit Project,” which turned into a conversation about the whole “athlete dong photo” phenomenon. She claimed that she’s been on the receiving end of several of those types of cell phone interactions by drunk men, some of whom were professional athletes. We later had a phone conversation about who some of the more well-known dong-shot senders were. One person, she claimed, who was very into cell phone-donging her was none other than Brett Favre. Now, at one point in his career, this news wouldn’t be too surprising. Favre’s time in Green Bay is littered with stories about his boozing and carousing. But gray-haired Favre? Oh yeah, she said. Sterger said that Favre first began to call her early in the season and leave strange, friendly messages on her voicemail. She played me one of these voicemails over the phone. It was Brett turning on the Mississippi simpleton charm on his way to practice giving Jenn a friendly good ol’ boy hello to a pretty lady. It was odd, but nothing incriminating. Then the phone calls from Brett started to turn weird.
Sterger claimed she spurned Favre’s advances because he was married, but also because she was working for the Jets at the time she didn’t think it was the best idea to start a torrid affair with the team’s highest profile player (the Jets have not responded to a question about any knowledge of the Favre/Sterger saga at this time). Plus, if she went forward with how aggressive he was and how skeeved out she was to some of her superiors, she suspected she might lose her job. The interactions were flirty and strange but she didn’t think there wasn’t anything that made her too uncomfortable. But then, one night, Sterger received a picture on her phone which was so shocking that she just tossed it across the room. It was his dick. Brett Favre’s dick. And it happened multiple times. In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he’s masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs. In another photo, Favre is holding his dick while wearing the wristwatch he wore during his first teary-eyed retirement press conference. You know, this one:
August 4th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
It was Brett turning on the Mississippi simpleton charm
++++++++++++++++
hahahhzahahahaha…..ok…..ROFLMAO….
August 4th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Dr Hawking:
Just got back from watching one of my favorite TV programs. Ya, I totally agree with your feelings on preseason. During the regular season, I die when we’re losing, and I’m in seventh heaven when we win, which hasn’t been too often these past seven years.
I also like Plunkett and Flores and Papa. And, I love the way Al Davis looks out for his ex-players when he’s able too. Taking care of 2 time Super bowl winners (Flores in coaching 10 years for him and Plunkett for winning 2 Super Bowl rings as well. Why aren’t they in the HOF?
August 4th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Coach Elkins Says:
August 4th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
6-10
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McClatchy right?
August 4th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Rolando
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wOwLqxXBlk#t=0m50s
August 5th, 2010 at 12:02 am
http://www.raiderfans.net/forum/oakland-raiders-forum-message-board/167329-jared-veldheer-center.html
August 5th, 2010 at 12:33 am
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August 5th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Ayyyy Pitoes
August 5th, 2010 at 2:14 am
Haha Henry Lawrence must have gotten that outta my signature on RF.net
Rolandos a beast!
August 5th, 2010 at 5:32 am
Alex Daniels at fullback? Maybe this is Luke Lawton’s wake-up call! Also, I like that Langston Walker views training camp as a “fight” — perhaps Samson and Cooper should do likewise!
I hope Tommy Kelly pulls up his pride (and his pants) this year!
August 5th, 2010 at 5:46 am
Fred Wakefield meet Alex Daniels.
August 5th, 2010 at 5:49 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Getting interesting as things get close!!!
August 5th, 2010 at 6:02 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.FULL CONTACT TIME,HIT SOMEBODY..
August 5th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Yup…and this time…
Cable is not allowed to be the only one hitting!
August 5th, 2010 at 6:10 am
GOOD POINT HWNRDR,I HOPE EVERYONE WOULD KNOW 2 STAY MORE THAN AN ARMS LENGTH AWAY FROM CABLE BY NOW…
August 5th, 2010 at 6:15 am
Or they should learn from Cable’s fiestiness last year and hit the crap outta someone!!!
I cannot wait!!!
August 5th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Glad CJ realizes he had a couple of things to work on and went after it. He’s having an outstanding camp.
Still don’t feel comfortable with Routt covering slot guys. They need to put Routt on the outside when he’s in the game. Maybe that’ll be th case with Nnamdi moving around.
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lucid post from my man Jwigg!
way to go bro!
August 5th, 2010 at 6:24 am
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dnwb_hyOhyc/SorA6Y7dR5I/AAAAAAAAAfY/TAF2tYwbaJ4/s400/cable.jpg
August 5th, 2010 at 6:26 am
I think Nick Miller has just a very slightly worse chance of making the team as JLH.
Ford will make it. JLH and Miller both won’t.
Game on.
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Agreed with JFB
August 5th, 2010 at 6:30 am
The guy thinks Morrison is an above average LB, and doubts McClain will make much of a difference.
That tells me all I need to know about this guy.
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Buckeye: it all starts up front
if the D-Line can’t the job done, McClain (as a rookie) is instantly put in a position to fail imo
August 5th, 2010 at 6:34 am
Terrance Knighton & Tyson Alualu
vs.
Tommy Kelly & Richard Seymour
whichever DT duo performs better will help thier MLB the most …
August 5th, 2010 at 6:45 am
good morning AM crew!
Plunk, Hwnrdr, Dirt Lot, Fire Baby, Tbone …
Gabby: get these boys some coffee
drink up, it’s on me
August 5th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Good morning all.
August 5th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Just in time for coffee I see!
August 5th, 2010 at 6:56 am
A 275 pound full-back,well,it’s different!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Can I get a yellow Amp… I hate coffee!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:05 am
The best cup of coffee is the one after a night shift.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Yellow amp ?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Amp…I think its an energy drink…
Thanks for the morning coffee Rockstar (and Gabby)
August 5th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Amp is an “energy” drink. Yellow is the lemonade flavor and its fantastic. I dont know about the ramifications of drinking something that makes your pee nuclear yellow but… hell it tastes sooooo good!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:12 am
how bout some purple drank?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:12 am
good morning Neil, BCZ …
“I dont know about the ramifications of drinking something that makes your pee nuclear yellow but… hell it tastes sooooo good!”
LOL!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:13 am
beware it makes you fat and lazy but gives you a cannon for an arm
August 5th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Thank you! Yellow amp hasn’t made it’s way across the Atlantic yet.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:14 am
No sizzurp for me… I prefer green and sticky my friend.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:17 am
just got my zach miller afl legacy jersey, man i can’t wait for the season to start
August 5th, 2010 at 7:17 am
There isn’t any purple drank left.Gabby said some bloke came in and bought the lot.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:17 am
neilb Says:
August 5th, 2010 at 6:56 am
A 275 pound full-back,well,it’s different!
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We need to get this thing resolved at FB!
I don’t think there are going to be a lot of snaps out there for a FB quite frankly. I could see if we had some stud FB that we needed to get on the field, but obviously that’s not the case.
It comes down to would you rather have McFadden, Bush Murphy, JLH, Ford, or Meyers on the field? Or Luke Lawton?
I think I’d get rid of all those FB flops and just throw a lineman out there in short yardage and goal line.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:19 am
I know you guys won’t like this, but I think Bruce Campbell would make an ideal Fullback …
I’m not the first to bring it up either.
was it M Lonetree?
anywho, he has the size, strength & speed. technique isn’t required as much and he won’t be forced to take on massive DT’s 1-on-1. BC against a LB or S is a mismatch every time, especially with a running start
FB Campbell & RB Bush = beast mode!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:19 am
green and sticky sounds good, i fly out there twice a year to see the raiders i have to say the homeade cupcakes are good too
August 5th, 2010 at 7:21 am
do you guys go to nappa to watch practices?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:21 am
I agree Wiggles
August 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I’d rather have Campbell learning the RT position,but I can see where you’re coming from.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I think I’d get rid of all those FB flops and just throw a lineman out there in short yardage and goal line.
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exactly my point Jwigg …
Erik Pears was a nice blocking TE last year
Lawton was out so we brought in DE Alex Daniels instead of giving more reps to Reece, Tonga & Moline ???
doesn’t sound like those 3 are giving us what we’re looking for. Why not sign vet FB Brad Hoover?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
CHT13…..aren’t the public banned?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:23 am
RRS… Bruce Campbell with a running start is a mismatch against Freightliners!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:23 am
if daniels can get it done, why not
August 5th, 2010 at 7:24 am
VittorioTafur Mitchell playing well as 3rd and long linebacker
about 14 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
Jerrymcd Mitchell breaks up back to back plays on field with McClain as 3rd-long LB . . . he’s having a good day.
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Raider O !!!!
Your Booiiiiiiiiiii !!!!!
Huff isn’t going to the bench though, so calm down, lol.
Like I told you, you’re going to see A LOT of 3 S sets. Wouldn’t be surprised to see it as some part of our base defense.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:24 am
neilb Says:
August 5th, 2010 at 7:17 am
There isn’t any purple drank left.Gabby said some bloke came in and bought the lot.
LMAO! Good one Neil!!!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Bruce Campbell with a running start is a mismatch against Freightliners!
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BCZ: haha, you’re probably right
think he’ll see time on special teams as he learns the RG job this year?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:25 am
They should ask Bush to play FB again
August 5th, 2010 at 7:25 am
if you say so, i’m from nj and i think people go to the jets practices but what access they have i’m not sure
August 5th, 2010 at 7:26 am
maybe they wait till its over to meet players or something
August 5th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Ford will make it. JLH and Miller both won’t.
Game on.
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Agreed with JFB
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You don’t think JLH is going to make the team?
Since when?
I can’t see us cutting JLH.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:29 am
I thought 275 was a lot but looka here
http://www.nfl.com/players/johnsonjeremi/profile?id=JOH341507
August 5th, 2010 at 7:29 am
If there’s a chance that JLH gets his head back and explosiveness (and elusiveness)…we would be dumb to cut him…however, how many times have we seen that one before?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:30 am
maybe they wait till its over to meet players or something
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Sounds more like the Raiders.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:31 am
new post!
August 5th, 2010 at 7:33 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 5th, 2010 at 7:19 am
I know you guys won’t like this, but I think Bruce Campbell would make an ideal Fullback …
I’m not the first to bring it up either.
was it M Lonetree?
anywho, he has the size, strength & speed. technique isn’t required as much and he won’t be forced to take on massive DT’s 1-on-1. BC against a LB or S is a mismatch every time, especially with a running start
FB Campbell & RB Bush = beast mode
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I’d rather see a guy like Daniels play fullback, if we’re going in that direction. Campbell is going to be needed on the o-line at some point, and Daniels (a defensive end, and a pretty good pass rusher in college) is probably athletic enough to handle it and has played in the offensive backfield before. With our reasonable depth at DE, he’s probably a long shot to make the team there anyway and may be more help as a fullback without wasting Campbell (or risking an injury to him) at a position he’s not going to end up playing.
August 5th, 2010 at 7:35 am
i don’t think they’ll cut jhl,maybe if our other wr were 100% healthy
August 5th, 2010 at 7:58 am
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August 5th, 2010 at 10:43 am
CHT13 Says:
August 5th, 2010 at 7:17 am
just got my zach miller afl legacy jersey, man i can’t wait for the season to start
^^^^^^^
Where can you still get the Legacy Jerseys? Especially the white ones?
August 5th, 2010 at 10:45 am
neilb Says:
August 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I’d rather have Campbell learning the RT position,but I can see where you’re coming from.
^^^^^^^
I think Campbell will eventually be moved to RT.
He is learning how to run block on that right side, which he will need to do effectively as a RT.
They probably figure he has all the tools to be a good at pass pro on the RT, so they want to add depth at RG and teach him how to run block first.
August 5th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Daniels as a 275lb fullback?
Freaking great idea!
How long has it been since we had a punishing fullback?
Marv Hubbard used to hurt defenders for fun.
August 5th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Having to deal with shedding the blocks and trying to tackle a 275 ponder for an entire game would wear defenders out. Force them to take some hits. Gets in their head.
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