Raiders quick hits; practice link
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 11:52 am in Oakland Raiders.
A few items before this afternoon’s practice at 3:30 p.m.:
– It’s easy enough to take shots at the Raiders if you so desire. Going on a riff in any direction of 29-83 is a good start.
But there’s a difference between a shot and a cheap shot, and former Raider receiver and wide receivers coach James Lofton crossed that line Sunday night on the radio broadcast of the Cowboys-Bengals Hall of Fame game.
After play-by-play man Howard David noted a personal foul on Bengals defensive back Gibril Wilson, Lofton chimed in with, “He was a Raider, you know.”
For one forgettable year. Wilson spent four years with the New York Giants before joining the Raiders, and he’s since been with MIami and now Cincinnati, missing a lot of tackles along the way. That’s four teams in four years. And yet supposedly learned the art of the personal foul in Oakland.
– Having spent last year with the Washington Redskins, here was Colt Brennan’s scouting report on Jason Campbell:
“Already they have an all-around good guy, a hard worker, a guy that’s going to be a leader and gets respect from his players. Jason is a natural, kind of prototypical NFL quarterback. Six-four, he moves really well, he’s got a big arm, can throw the ball down field.
“I think Jason’s biggest thing that’s been hurting him is he’s never got situated or gotten stabilized as far as coaching and being in the same system for a couple years. That’s when guys start to grow. You don’t see too many guys come out, the Peyton Mannings, the Brett Favres, they all went through their growing pains.
“Jason’s never really got a chance to get through that.”
If Brennan doesn’t make it as a quarterback, he’s got a future as an analyst.
– Here is Monte Poole’s assessment of future Hall of Fame possibilities. He rates Tim Brown at 60 percent to be inducted to Canton some day.
– I’ve explained before why I’m dubious of Brown’s chances to be enshrined any time soon (and have talked to enough selectors to have an informed opinion), but Ray Ratto’s Comcast SportsNet Bay Area column says it better.
– Another swipe at Al Davis for the Darrelle Revis impasse. This time in a New York Daily News NFL column by Gary Myers.
You want to blame Davis for the last seven years, be my guest. But I’ve already explained why it’s ridiculous to hold him responsible for Revis and his holdout.
– Told the folks at Raider Mecca XIII I’d get in a plug for their event, so here’s a link to the Raider Mecca Web site.
From Sept. 17-19, it includes an event with Raiders legends, a tour of the club facility, Raiders merchandise, Everett and Jones barbecue, and oh, yeah, the home opener against the St. Louis Rams _ a game you’d think the Raiders will win.
Sounds like a party.
– Updates from this afternoon’s practice can be found on my Twitter page.
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August 9th, 2010 at 11:57 am
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August 9th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Colt Brennan’s opinion isn’t worth a hill of beans
August 9th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Wow Jerry! Thats 2 blogs in the last month where you went after someone talking sh*t about the Raiders or Al! I like the new attitude.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
From the NY daily news link:
“Asomugha is a terrific player. But Davis gave him a contract that could cost the Jets the Super Bowl if it keeps Revis away.”
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Wow!!! Talk about a reach and some serious playing the victim role.
What a puzzy!!
August 9th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
4. I think its Al Davis being extremely smart. He not only rewards those who play well for him but damages other teams rosters without even having to play them.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
yup puzzzzyyyyyy for sure with the jets peeps
August 9th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
I mean, if Revis got paid first, Nnamdi would want as much or more, so why let them push you around the poker table.
Al check-raised and the other players are complaining. Either call or quit being a beyotch!!!
August 9th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I have said it before and I will say it again… Rex Ryans Fantasy team isnt going to make the Super Bowl.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I mean, if Revis got paid first, Nnamdi would want as much or more, so why let them push you around the poker table.
Al check-raised and the other players are complaining. Either call or quit being a beyotch!!!
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I second that.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Wow!
It continues to amaze me how freakin biased media sports writers and “journalists” decide who gets in the HOF and who doesn’t?
What a joke!
There should be a HOF commitee made up of current Hall of Famers that are in the HOF to vote and decide to who joins their sacred fraternity.
Biased media types who don’t play the game of NFL Pro Football should have ZERO say on who gets in and who does not!
Utterly RIDICULOUS! Sorry media goofs!
August 9th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Veldheer is either really good, the org does not beleive satele, and morris can get it done, or we are just adding depth…
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agree with my man Thec on this one …
you don’t throw a rookie 3rd rounder in at center and have him compete for a job with 2 guys who didn’t get it done last year just for kicks & giggles
if TK is who Jwigg thinks he is and Veldheer can make him a non factor, good things are in store
August 9th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Why doesnt anyone blame the idiot talking heads for these ridiculous contracts? I was watching a Nascar race on ESPN the other day and they called 6 different cars Dominant in less than a 30 minute period. These jackoffs in the media absolutely love to bestow these ridiculous superlatives on athletes, and then wonder why the athletes want to be paid accordingly… how many times after week 8 last year did you hear how Revis is the best defensive player, not corner, best defensive player in football? You think the guy is gonna play for a million? Did Al Davis get these idiots to call him that?
August 9th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
It’s easy enough to take shots at the Raiders if you so desire. Going on a riff in any direction of 29-83 is a good start.
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Kell was probably geeked reading this!
August 9th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Since Lynn Swann and James Lofton are in the HOF, Tim Brown is a LOCK. He was a much better WR and had better numbers. HOF selection comittee is biased against the Raiders, if it isn’t obvious then you just don’t know.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
10. Yeah HOF voting is ridiculous.
It sould be the past PLAYERS who vote each other in based on merit, impact on the game and not they’ll never get my vote “because I hate that team.”
The Raiders already have their own wing but more should be in there and they know it.
Robbery of all robberies, Jerry Kramer should be in too along with Ray Guy.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
NY media blaming Al Davis for the reason they wont make the supberbowl and because Revis is holding out is just comical. No reason the Jets are the red headed step child of NY sports. They will always be inferior to the Giants and Yankess, so why not just blame the Raiders. LMFAO.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
if TK is who Jwigg thinks he is and Veldheer can make him a non factor, good things are in store
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Cheap shot!!
August 9th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
I think sometiems Al is just ahead of the curve or is he actually setting the bar?
Raiders aren’t the only ones doling out highest paid ever contracts.
Are they saying Davis is responsible for setting the bar everytime?
August 9th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
if TK is who Jwigg thinks he is and Veldheer can make him a non factor, good things are in store
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If thats the case then Daniel Loper is a pro bowler.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Like the Jets can’t afford to pay this guy this year anyways. It is uncapped, they were just in the AFC championship game, and are unveiling a brand new stadium.
“But Al Davis ruined it for us and our SB dreams”
Someone call the waaambulance!!
August 9th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Cheap shot!!
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Fire Baby: Jwigg and I are done swinging purses
it’s just a difference of opinion
TK may indeed be better this year with an improved supporting cast. I find it hard to imagine him regressing! jumping offsides and getting dumped by a few backups like Veldheer & Loper doesn’t sound too impressive though to me, even in “learning intensive” camp
August 9th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
If thats the case then Daniel Loper is a pro bowler.
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N21: so in other words, Kelly leaves something to be desired?
August 9th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Please… If Revis is the difference between the Jets playing in or watching the Super Bowl, then there should be no question at all… pay the man. You play the game to go to the bowl, if this guy assures you of that they why not? Whats the deal? Ohhh so the Jest’s are saying they are aware that a CB will NOT make or break your season.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Revis has no leverage. he has 2 years left on his deal and as long as the Jets are winning games, both parties are happy
Revis will play for the Jets or play for nobody and lose money and look like a d-bag all the while rusting at home on the couch
if i’m the Jets, I play hardball.
might be a lockout next year anyways, right?
another thing to consider … the Raiders have the OPTION to pick up Nnamdi’s last year of his deal next season. no guarantee he’ll get Top QB money
August 9th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
It’s Al Davis’s fault that Albert Haynesworth didn’t pass his physical.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
23. Dude, EXACTLY!
If he’s the diff sign the check.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
If thats the case then Daniel Loper is a pro bowler.
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N21: so in other words, Kelly leaves something to be desired?
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I just remember reading Loper stonewalled him…
August 9th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
It’s Al Davis’s fault my chicken sandwich is cold.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
14.Chip Stevens Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Since Lynn Swann and James Lofton are in the HOF, Tim Brown is a LOCK. He was a much better WR and had better numbers. HOF selection comittee is biased against the Raiders, if it isn’t obvious then you just don’t know.
15.Nnamdi21 Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
10. Yeah HOF voting is ridiculous.
It sould be the past PLAYERS who vote each other in based on merit, impact on the game and not they’ll never get my vote “because I hate that team.”
The Raiders already have their own wing but more should be in there and they know it.
Robbery of all robberies, Jerry Kramer should be in too along with Ray Guy.
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Yep! They current HOF’s should be the ones deciding who gets in the HOF or not!
Freakin biased, media sports writers and “journalists” should have ZERO say in the matter! A freakin JOKE!
Jerry, can you enlighten us and tell us why you media clowns decide who gets in the HOF or not when you and your colleagues should have NO say in the matter?
August 9th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Ray Guy is a PRIME example of HOF bias against the Raiders. Punter or not, he was and still is the BEST to ever play the game. What about hall of fame doesn’t Ray Guy represent?
August 9th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
In my opinion, they Raiders need to restructure Nnamdi next year for a 5-7 year deal. He aint worth 17million are nor is anyone outside of the QB position. He will likely be much more receptive if we are turning the corner and getting back to competitive winning football. I say resign him for something that amounts to 5years 50-60 mill. He wont get more anywhere else, I dont think.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
So punters, kickers, and special teams aren’t part of the game, not important? hmmm ok.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
It’s Al Davis’s fault that I asked for no lettuce on my chicken sandwich, but it came with lettuce.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I say resign him for something that amounts to 5years 50-60 mill.
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BCZ: I thought we should have given him that deal LAST offseason, but instead we just caved to his agents demands … sounds like. Asomugha wants to win a championship and the Raiders haven’t even been competitive since he was drafted in April 2003. can’t blame him for wanting 3-5 years left of his playing days to pick & choose a team if Oakland still can’t get it done this year or next!
August 9th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Chip Stevens: it’s Al Davis’ fault Kiffin looks like a weasel at Tenn & USC
it’s Al Davis’ fault Rob Ryan’s Cleveland defense couldn’t stop the run last year
it’s Al Davis’ fault Bill Callahan choked at Nebraska
August 9th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
it’s Al Davis’ fault JaMarcus Russell was introduced to purple drank
it’s Al Davis’ fault Tom Cable punched an asst
it’s Al Davis’ fault Gruden got fired in Tampa Bay and replaced with a young unproven HC that “players can relate to” in other words, disrepect
August 9th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
The teams you can count on one hand that are competitive enough to win a championship dont spend 15+ million on CB’s… NO, NE, Ind, their whole secondary wont bank 15mil
August 9th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Geez Jerry, You’ve really gotten sensitive about any criticism of Al Davis.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Its Al Davis’ fault the end of the world specifically chased down John Cusack in 2012.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
No reason to act as if Al Davis is just a innocent bystander in the worst losing streak in NFL History, ok?
August 9th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
The teams you can count on one hand that are competitive enough to win a championship dont spend 15+ million on CB’s… NO, NE, Ind, their whole secondary wont bank 15mil
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BCZ: Asomugha will be 31 years old when his Raider contract is up, if he plays for us next year – which I fully expect. At that point the only team that’ll throw a monster 4-5 year deal his way is probably Oakland
a winner might be more willing to offer a modest 2-3 year deal instead and if all he wants to do at that point in his career is have a chance to win the big one, he’ll probably sign on the dotted line (take less money)
August 9th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
It’s not like Al Davis is just another ball-boy around there is it?
August 9th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Kell: with Jason Campbell at the helm, we’re 10-6 this year
got it?
your favorite owner/gm/coach Davis will get all or most of the credit. be prepared
August 9th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
The Jets should trade Revis if they plan not to pay him! The Raiders should sign him and pay the guy what he deserves! The two best corners in the legue on one team…remember they (nnamdi, revis) talked about the possibilities of playing on the same team during the pro-bowl last year.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Thats why we should renegotiate him before WE pay him almost 17 mil (or the average of the top 5 qb contracts) for 5-7 years 50 mil, backloaded pretty heavily with incentives
August 9th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
ray: Revis doesn’t belong in Oakland.
Asomugha/CJ37 can get it done while Walter Mac & Jeremy Ware are being groomed
Joey Thomas & Stevie Brown might even contribute …
August 9th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Oh yeah, I know if they win 8 games Al Davis will step All-Over Hue Jackson and Jason Campbell to Hogg the credit.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Thats why we should renegotiate him before WE pay him almost 17 mil (or the average of the top 5 qb contracts) for 5-7 years 50 mil, backloaded pretty heavily with incentives
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Agreed. and when we go 10-6 this year thanks to Hue Jax and Jason Campbell he might be willing to consider it
However, if we manage just 5-8 wins this year I think he’ll probably just tell Al Davis to pay him Top QB money or he’ll be more than happy to walk (next season)
August 9th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
RR, There was an article posted this morning on PFT:
As Revis’ holdout drags on, Al Davis gets the blame
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 9, 2010 10:08 AM ET
Welcome to day nine of the Darrelle Revis holdout. The Jets cornerback has now accumulated $128,000 in fines, although we doubt the team will ever make him pay.
Instead, the Jets front office will work furiously to solve a standoff without an easy solution, only easy scapegoats. Behind the scenes, the Jets have continued to peddle the line that it’s all Al Davis’ fault for the monster contract he gave Nnamdi Asomugha in 2009.
The New York Daily News’ Gary Myers spoke to a sympathetic G.M. that agreed.
“In our league, we let one man’s stupidity ruin it,” the G.M. said. “I would just say, ‘I’m not acknowledging it. It’s Al Davis. We are not doing that deal. If you want that deal, do what [Asomugha] did to get it. Wait until you become an unrestricted free agent.’ ”
The Jets have handled it this way, saying they won’t go along with Davis’ market-setting deal. But how far above market is $15 million-per-season? The Broncos are willingly paying Champ Bailey $12.5 million this year on the downside of his career.
The better argument is that Revis hasn’t hit free agency, so he can’t expect to be paid like a free agent. Quietly blaming Al Davis just distracts the Jets’ culpability.
Al Davis didn’t approach Revis’ agent just minutes after the Jets season ended, promising to take care of his client.
Al Davis didn’t call Revis the best defensive player in football day after day, putting Revis on a pedestal that the Jets now can’t reach financially.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
I know if they win 8 games Al Davis will step All-Over Hue Jackson and Jason Campbell to Hogg the credit.
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my boss gets credit for everything I do, as do most employees in my field.
unless you an self-employed, thats pretty much the way it goes in corporate America, right?
August 9th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
It’s not like Al Davis is just another ball-boy around there is it?
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IF, Al Davis was a ball-boy, he would be one of the greatest one’s ever!!
August 9th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Woo-Hoo!!!
Just got word, going to a little corporate hob-knobbing in company HQ…which is in D.C.
Staying on Capitol street, leaving Saturday.
Going back to the land of Campbell.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
hailtotheredskins Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
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Who ???
August 9th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Wow… if I created a persona to join a blog and rip on another teams fans I would at least try practicing some semblence of quality grammar. If you are going to insult us, can you at least pretend to be a literate member of society.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Hailtothe4-12redskins…. at least our ridiculously overpaid players actually pretend to want to play…
August 9th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
If you are going to insult us, can you at least pretend to be a literate member of society.
at least our ridiculously overpaid players actually pretend to want to play…
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LOL @ BCZ. 4-12 Redskins are Superbowl Champs?
this guy is coocoo
August 9th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Davis has done even more damage to the Jets’ predicament with Revis. In the seven seasons since going to the Super Bowl in 2002, the Raiders are a miserable 29-83, only one game better than the Lions. Davis, a Hall of Famer who is now 81 years old, should have handed over GM responsibilities a long time ago. Commitment to Excellence is from another lifetime, way before JaMarcus Russell was old enough to throw a football.
Asomugha is a terrific player. But Davis gave him a contract that could cost the Jets the Super Bowl if it keeps Revis away.
“In our league, we let one man’s stupidity ruin it,” the GM said. “I would just say, ‘I’m not acknowledging it. It’s Al Davis. We are not doing that deal. If you want that deal, do what (Asomugha) did to get it. Wait until you become an unrestricted free agent.’ ”
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2010/08/07/2010-08-07_myers_jets_need_revis_to_be_super.html?page=1#ixzz0w8vzklPF
August 9th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
This guy is probably RMR or another one of the banned trolls… thats my guess. You would have to be a loser of EPIC proportions to seek out another teams fan site, and join it, just to insult them. With weak insults no less.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
In the seven seasons since going to the Super Bowl in 2002, the Raiders are a miserable 29-83, only one game better than the Lions.
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Kell: we’re better than the Lions?
bwahahahahahaha!
Al Davis & the Raiders are back.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
BCZ: a team that finished with fewer wins than us last year, no less!
HAHA
August 9th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
A team who’s head coach we fired 20 years ago?
August 9th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
A team who gave a DT $100 million contract and then asked him to change positions and take a test nobody else had to less than 1 year into it?
Dan Snyder is a joke.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Lol…. You ladies make me. The only reason I’m at your Disney on ice fantasy website, it’s to get a feel your comments regarding our leftover. Some said “now that we have Campbell we are 10-6″, excuse me for a second will you…..hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahauahauuauauauauuauauauauayauauauuauahahha…. You whole team is a joke along with you all the “raiderets”. This year, he will be the next Russell… You Will Remember Me… Y’all gonna be like damn Dude was right… I’ll keep you all in my prays suckaaaaaaasssss
August 9th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
The only reason I’m at your Disney on ice fantasy website
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Jerry Mac won’t tolerate this type of behavior. go break a branch off the tree and bring it to him
August 9th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I will do everything in my power to forget having ever been subjected to such atrocious spelling/grammar.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
It’s a great Camp day to be a Raiders fan! Isn’t it?
Aww…Cheer up, KK!
KoolKell Says:
Geez Jerry, You’ve really gotten sensitive about any criticism of Al Davis.
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C’mon man — JMcD is still the Al-ridiculing writer he’s always been…but he’s also right in pointing out that Al isn’t always wrong.
We all see (those of us who WANT to see) what JMcD writes, and if there’s a shot to be taken at Al, he goes for it…and often, even his “subtle” jabs aren’t that hard to notice.
KK — You just want someone to hate with you, so you can roll around in the hate together…thereby justifying your existence in here. We all know that. Unfortunately, the guys that roll around in it with you don’t have any credibility either — so you hope JMcD will feed your need.
This is the time to be optimistic about a team, from the top down, that has done just about everything right to improve this off-season. Last year is just a memory, and THIS YEAR’s hard work can actually pay-off.
Hop on the cautiously-optimistic train now, KK — Or when it leaves the station without you, and you try and act like you’re really a fan again…we’ll all know the truth…you’re nothing but a band-wagon jumper. Like the trolls.
August 9th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
I hope the Raiders can win 8 games this year.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Anybody ask that troll how the Redskins did vs the Raiders in the Super Bowl?
August 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I heard from a old player that Al Davis really put out classy luncheon for the Players after Jack Tatums services last week.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I hope the Raiders can win 8 games this year.
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at we all do.
AT LEAST 8 games with such an easy schedule
August 9th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
RRS — Are you actually defending Haynesworth? That shuttle test is common throughout the NFL. YOU could do it, for a lot less than $21 mill+.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
My millions apologies mrs Bcz24. I wasn’t aware of this prestige column with so many intellectuals assessing thy syntax…. Your probably a fat or old never got laid hoarder who bits his toe nails and je*ks off to kiddy porn….
August 9th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Moderator? We have a task for you.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
It is funny, and embarrassing, to read that troll’s posts. 8th-grade insults, combined with 4th-grade grammar…
Seems an INTELLIGENT troll would pick a literate persona to portray. Otherwise, we know he’s UNABLE to formulate meaningful sentences when hurling insults.
When all other attempts to impress fail…the not-so-intelligent troll ALWAYS reverts to the juvenile sex-talk and insults.
Way to impress us with your “knowledge,” troll.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Are you actually defending Haynesworth? That shuttle test is common throughout the NFL. YOU could do it, for a lot less than $21 mill+.
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HD37: gosh, you make me out to be a fat slob or something! I used to work out every day for 3 hours but after getting married and moving out to the country things have changed, especially with the pregnant wife and having to help her out around the house with stuff after work. Even still, I think I’ve gained 15 pounds in the last 4 years (up to 200 now)
but yes – I was defending Fat Albert. not because of the test alone though … he’s been moved to DE and thats not his position. I fully expect him to flop there, especially after clashing with Mike Shanahan
too bad
August 9th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Truth be told…the feeling in the metro D.C. area concerning Jason Campbell is more or less melancholy ambivalence at this point. What might’ve been.
The people in the area don’t really love the owner…they just love the fact he makes big splashes. They also know that Jason Campbell is NOT the reason the team’s been a failure of late. He was part of a bad formula, and he has the ability to be a good QB with the right mixture — and continuity.
It will be interesting to see how the good fans of Washington respond if/when McNabb has a bad game or three.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I’m an original Oakland Raider fan since 1964. Here are some truths that some of you have forgotten or no longer consider:
• Without Al Davis’ involvement, there would be no Raiders for us to follow.
• Without Al Davis’ involvement there might not even be an AFC.
• The majority of Raider past history successes are directly attributable to Al Davis involvement.
• Al Davis does treat his players, past & present, better than most owners.
• Al Davis is not tight with a buck for players.
• Al Davis has also made what appears to be more than his share of bad decisions.
• Al Davis has a reputation of treating his coaches poorly.
• Al Davis is not afraid to go out and get a key player when he thinks they can help.
• Al Davis has done much, both directly & indirectly, to enhance the NFL.
• Al Davis may not be the Al Davis of old, but he’s still Al Davis.
• Al Davis may, in the opinion of some, be too old to do the job today but nobody can do anything about it anyway so deal with what we have.
• Al Davis is still a better owner than the likes of the Yorks, Bidwells, etc.
• Al Davis wants the team to win as badly as we do.
• Al Davis has surrounded himself with a couple of yes-men who are losers but due to his loyalty, he won’t get rid of them.
• Al Davis probably now has good, days, weeks, months & years. Fortunately, this last couple of months appears to have been good ones. Maybe this will be a good year for him (& us). I certainly hope so. We are due.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
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August 9th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Nice post JB.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Who told you about that luncheon, Krappy? Old Man Jenkins down at the barbershop?
And who’s the Redskin geek? I’d kick him around for a while for my amusement, but he’s not quite as amusing/adorable as our beloved Charged Down.
Goes to prove you just can’t beat the classics!
August 9th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Have an astonishing day comrade, the asusement is over!
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the Redskins will finish in last place of thier division
swept by the Cowboys, Giants & Eagles. now thats amusement
August 9th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Al Davis was Great, now he’s too old and the world and the NFL have changed.
Nobody 81yrs old should be running anything.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
RRS — Even if you WERE a fat slob, you could do that test! Did you see Mike Golic do it? He’s a few dozen doughnuts out of shape.
The “best” D-lineman in the game should be able to move up and down the line, based on what’s required of his Defense at the time. Being afraid to fail, because he’s not used to playing another position on the line, is hardly championship mettle.
Personally, the more turmoil in a Mike Shanahan Training Camp, the better.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
The past is long gone my friend, the the future has a brighter day! Ohhh and I know your not taking about the worst in the division….
August 9th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
# KoolKell Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Al Davis was Great, now he’s too old and the world and the NFL have changed.
Nobody 81yrs old should be running anything.
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You may be correct KK but if YOU were Al Davis, you might feel differently.
Everything is a matter of perspective…
August 9th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
The “best” D-lineman in the game should be able to move up and down the line, based on what’s required of his Defense at the time. Being afraid to fail, because he’s not used to playing another position on the line, is hardly championship mettle.
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HD37: Fat Albert might be the best 4-3 NT in the game and the worst 3-4 DE in the game.
thats all i’m saying. when you pay a guy $100 million you shouldn’t put him in position to fail …
August 9th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Davis has done even more damage to the Jets’ predicament with Revis. In the seven seasons since going to the Super Bowl in 2002, the Raiders are a miserable 29-83, only one game better than the Lions. Davis, a Hall of Famer who is now 81 years old, should have handed over GM responsibilities a long time ago. Commitment to Excellence is from another lifetime, way before JaMarcus Russell was old enough to throw a football.
Asomugha is a terrific player. But Davis gave him a contract that could cost the Jets the Super Bowl if it keeps Revis away.
“In our league, we let one man’s stupidity ruin it,” the GM said. “I would just say, ‘I’m not acknowledging it. It’s Al Davis. We are not doing that deal. If you want that deal, do what (Asomugha) did to get it. Wait until you become an unrestricted free agent.’ ”
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2010/08/07/2010-08-07_myers_jets_need_revis_to
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Sounds like that GM is one of those who has to blame someone else for his own faults or failures?
What a whiner….
August 9th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I guess you’re right, Krappy.
After all, you’re old enough to be Al’s slightly younger, fatter brother and you claim to run your own household.
We all know that couldn’t be further from the truth, right old goat?
Just celebrating good times, Krap Krap!
August 9th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
BTW KK, did you get your home internet access working for this blog?
Another RE question, who has JaLoser’s Oakland home listing? Maybe they can sell it to JCampbell. It’s still a very nice home.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
The past is long gone my friend, the the future has a brighter day!
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hail: isn’t that exactly what Raider fans are saying?
LOL!
how many Philly fans are laughing at the skins right now?
McNabb got outplayed by JaWalrus last year, remember?
August 9th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
An old navy buddy of mine from DC says about Campbell: “I don’t know if he’s the long term answer for your boys, but he’s a good man”…………..
August 9th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
who has JaLoser’s Oakland home listing? Maybe they can sell it to JCampbell. It’s still a very nice home.
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JB: is the Purple Drank fountain included?
August 9th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
KK — ZZZZzzzz.
Al’s old. He still owns HIS team. he can do whatever HE wants with it…and YOU don’t have to hang around. But, you do. That’s not Al’s fault…it’s yours.
KK — You are a classic hater and bandwagon jumper. You prove it every day you’re not banned in here.
Long live Al Davis, the owner AND the GM!
It’s been fun, but I gotta run now…
It is a great day to be a Raiders fan! isn’t it?!
August 9th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
kicker jan stenurude is in the HOF, but the best punter ever Ray Guy is not??
I’ll bet those idiot writers will try and put in Adam Vinatieri before Ray Guy!
That would be a slap in the face to Guy and Raider fans, but the media would love to do that old man Al.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
An old navy buddy of mine from DC says about Campbell
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OLD NAVY???
what are your buddies at American Eagle predicting?
August 9th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
JB
Evidently they had my IP mixed up with somebody else’s, according to Jerry. I’m good now.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I’m guessing the Redskin Dweeb is the new bassist in Charged Down’s new super awesome rock band. Rock band the video game, that is.
Poor little dude is just carrying out his initiation rites by posting on Charged Down’s favorite board. Next will come 10 minutes in the closet with Charged Down’s blind aunt, then “hand in a warm cup of water” during nap time.
‘Skin Dweeb, thanks for being you! Good times, brah!
August 9th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Krappy – will you please stop pretending to be corresponding with Jerry!
Seriously, old fool – are you just asking to be committed? Your fat lazy rear end already gets to blog all day while your wife brings home the bacon. Why would you want to mess up a good thing by being put away?
And stop with the babble from your old gay Navy buddies. Those screwballs know as much about football as Rupaul knows about quiet good taste.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
# KoolKell Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
An old navy buddy of mine from DC says about Campbell: “I don’t know if he’s the long term answer for your boys, but he’s a good man”…………..
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That’s a good start! He seems very personable, intelligent, well spoken and committed to doing what it takes to become successful – all the things that JaLoser didn’t possess. Now all we need to do is put a decent O-line in front of him and find a RB or two that can actually gain yards consistently.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Andris Biedrins not showing the love to Golden State this summer
By Kurt Helin (PBT)
This summer, Andris Biedrins isn’t working out with the Warriors. He went off on his own.
And after a year where his coach generally jerked him around then called him on his (admittedly terrible) free throw shooting, a year where he thinks the team doctors may not have been forthcoming about his injury, it’s kind of hard to blame him.
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DKnight: your favorite NBA team! news
August 9th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Revis gonna be in Jets camp tomorrow…if Revis will not return to camp until he receives a new contract he will face a $16,523 fine for each day he holds out additionally, Revis waives any future guarantees in his current contract.Furthermore if Revis does not report to camp by August 10, 2010 the 2010 season will not count as an accrued season for the three year cornerback… let him browse the classifieds for jobs paying 3+ mill per year.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Unfortunate Chaz is not getting more practice with the new QB.
Satele, Carlilse, Walker………………….?????
August 9th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Correll Buckhalter to see specialist for back injury
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal (PFT)
When Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter both left Denver’s first practice of training camp with injuries, Buckhalter’s back strain was supposed to be minor.
Nine days have passed, and Buckhalter still isn’t back on the field. The Denver Post reports the 31-year-old plans to visit a specialist this week examine his back and neck. That’s never good.
Knowshon Moreno is expected to miss most, if not all, of the preseason after a hamstring injury. LenDale White is already missing practice, and he’s suspended for the first four games.
The situation isn’t dire just yet — it’s August 9 — but perhaps Brian Westbrook should be expecting a phone call soon.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Doesn’t look like Gradkowski can stay health either.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Satele, Carlilse, Walker………………….?????
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Veldheer, Campbell, Barnes/Pears sound better?
August 9th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents!
August 9th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Hey any of you cool dudes – and Krappy – know how to clean tiramisu out of a blu ray player?
My ladies were getting extra frisky last night over my Clash of the Titans disk.
August 9th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
It’s Al Davis’s fault KoolKell is a douche bag.
August 9th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Mike Pouncey in the second round of the 2011 draft!
August 9th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
JB #79 Post of the day
I especially like this one
Al Davis may, in the opinion of some, be too old to do the job today but nobody can do anything about it anyway so deal with what we have. (besides, theres no proof someone else can do a better job.)
I would be hard pressed to name two owners that I would prefer over the King.
August 9th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I’m guessing the Redskin Dweeb is the new bassist in Charged Down’s new super awesome rock band. Rock band the video game, that is.
lol good call Beech,
so how was the baja trip.
The new “KK” seems like a changed man
August 9th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Al Davis: Great Owner, Lousy General Manager. 29-83.
August 9th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
If you have the opportunity to do the MECCA, it is well worth it. A MUST for all fans!
August 9th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I would buy a new bluray.
Tell the fine ladies that you heard the abused womens shelter needed a new one so you donated the old one to them so they can enjoy fine movies while nursing their battle wounds.
Tell your female friends that you overspent on theght the newest, best bluray on the market because all you ladies deserve the best I can give you.
I bet they start a fund right there on the spot and pay for the new one themselves.
Gottas be a lover, 24/7 if you live in the Nation
August 9th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
About that lunch after Tatum’s funeral, Al must have spent about 150 thousand bucks on it. It was inside the Oakland Colisieum. My uncle Sotos knows Al Davis personally, he also knows all the old players as they play golf together especially Biletnikoff. Al respects the players that loved the Raiders and now that one has died, good ol’ Al spent a fortune for him.
August 9th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
I heard it was veeery classy.
August 9th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
well 150k and the fact that it was in the Colisieum made it that way
August 9th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Plunk, Baja was mo fresh.
I haven’t bagged that many tan, underprivileged senoritas since February. Unfortunately my breakfast burrito feels like its covered in habanero sauce, if you know what I mean.
I’m headed to Maui next month for some Mai Tais and jungle ladies with no morals.
And sorry bro slam, but the only thing that’s changed with Krappy is the number of voices in his old dome. I bet it sounds like the Harlem Gospel Choir in there.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Chazerella still not practicing.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Krappy what time does the wife get home tonight with your dinner?
Man, if only your Navy buds knew your whole Copenhagen trip was paid for by the missus …
August 9th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Just in reply to J Wiggle from previous blog…
I agree they’ll look for ways to bring Mitchell in on more downs.
But instead of 3 down linemen, why not 4-4 with MM as the extra linebacker?
August 9th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
VittorioTafur McClain and DHB showing well again, and Campbell lobbing up some more pretty deep balls
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Wow, when was the last time we heard this from camp?
August 9th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Andris Beidrins is wacked out on X.
He can stay gone for what I care.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
DHB told by Jackson to carry with outside arm in drill.
less than 5 seconds ago via PockeTwit
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You wonder why a Pro Player need to be told that. Yet you see it all the time.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Defense jumps first play team session, Jackson tells Kelly, ‘We knew you were going jump!’ . . . you and everybody else ..
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TK is not only playing his way out of starting job, but maybe a lot of money as well.
WTF is wrong with this guy?
August 9th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Bush breaks through on left, drops a house on Huff . . . Jackson likes finish to run, says he wants to see it every time . . .
less than 5 seconds ago via PockeTwit
August 9th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Our first team offense has consistantly been getting stuffed by our run D.
Today, the O’s 1’s are being stuffed by our D’s 2’s, according to Jerry’s tweets.
I’m telling you, we our going to have to be a pass-heavy offense. Darren McFadden, following Marcel Reese’s lead block, behind Satele and Cooper Carlisle is not going to move the ball anywhere but backwards.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Tafur: “Rock Cartwright slams ball and yells at offensive line as first- and second-team defense dominating run drills”
…
This o-line desperately needs help…
Trade Thomas Howard to Pats for Matt Light?
August 9th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Tommy Kelly is really a lot like KrappyKell.
Both get overpaid by their bosses (Al Davis and KrappyWife, respectively) to sit around all day and do nothing.
Both seemingly had potential in their younger days but have squandered it all because of simple laziness.
And they both disappear for long periods of time when they’re get bashed around by their opponents.
Holla!
August 9th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Aig
its been a while
August 9th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Hell, I’d even take Jared Gaither (mystery weight loss bad back, bad knee/ankle, bad attitude and all) over any of the guys currently starting on the Raiders’ offensive line.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
That Dallas has a pretty bad azz D-line. I hope they keep their 1’s in for at least 2-3 series, so we can gauge just where our O-line is it.
It could get ugly, but better to know now than at halftime in Tennessee.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
But instead of 3 down linemen, why not 4-4 with MM as the extra linebacker?
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Which DB comes off the field?
I just don’t see too many scenarios where Huff or Branch are on the sidelines.
Could be wrong though.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Anyone know if Jerry is going to Dallas?
Or is the professional going to have the same view of it as the semi-pro’s?
August 9th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Mitchell makes nice breakup of pass to Bush from Campbell. Mitchell bends over at waist, helped off field to see trainer.
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Lots of little knicks it seems these days.
But that’s better than anything major.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Guests give a cheer when Campbell’s 50-yd pass finds Murphy on post vs. Routt, Branch.
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Routt stinks.
The only good thing about Stanford Routt is that Priesttj has officially put his kiss of death on him, by touting his greatness the other day.
Problem will be solved soon enough.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Guests give a cheer when Campbell’s 50-yd pass finds Murphy on post vs. Routt, Branch.
less than a minute ago via PockeTwit
August 9th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Lets hope his employee has enough sense to send him to all games.
As much as I dislike the fedguv.con owned twitter, I like reading the updates about the Raiders
August 9th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
All right, I have ranted long enough against Jason Campbell.
Time to turn on the ultra-fan switch and support him 110%.
Should be easier supporting him than Jamarcus.
August 9th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
JC has been connecting with the long ball.
Al must be drolling overtime.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Gotta run dude slams, meeting a few drunk Pro Am volleyball skanks at Yamashiro for sake and necking.
Great job today, Krappy! More fun tomorrow!
OUT
August 9th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
TK is not only playing his way out of starting job, but maybe a lot of money as well.
WTF is wrong with this guy?
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TK is going to be this year’s Stuey, Huff, Russell, DMAC, lol.
The ONE THING I’m missing with the replace TK movement is, uh, well, who replaces him?
William Joseph?
Chris Cooper?
August 9th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
I don’t want TK replaced, you know this.
But shyt, the guy, from all reports (because that’s all we have until 72 hours from now) is playing like crapola.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
VittorioTafur Tommy Kelly beats Walker inside, must have heard us talking
23 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
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lol
August 9th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Wasn’t really talking about you mayne …
But 4 bad plays in camp = crapola?
what about the defense dominating against the run? He’s out there on those plays dpoing his job, right?
August 9th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Haven’t heard much about Walker’s play so far. No news is good news for RT’s.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
what about the defense dominating against the run? He’s out there on those plays dpoing his job, right?
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Playing a great NT, absorbing blockers letting others do the job, LOL!
August 9th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
I guess so, lol …
We certainly have heard about guys like McClain making plays out there.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Heard of McClain making a lot more plays in the passing game suprisingly, but again it is just camp, shouldn’t get too excited or disappointed.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
By the way ..
Went to look at the ultimate football simulator, Madden 10.
GG was right!
The 4-3 weak side DT lines up in the gap between the C and LG. The strongside DT lines up between the RG and RT. 4-3 weakside DT is more often than not going to be double teamed by the LG and C.
The good news is Seymour and Houston should be one on one in most cases.
August 9th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I just want a guy to excel at the “tackle the RB consistanly at the LOS”-gap.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
KKKell, what would we do without your inside info? Great stuff Kell, maybe you can track JC down @ Safeway and chase him through the parking lot like you did R Moss.
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# KoolKell Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
An old navy buddy of mine from DC says about Campbell: “I don’t know if he’s the long term answer for your boys, but he’s a good man”…………..
August 9th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
J,
SAY IT!!! Say I Was Right Too!!!
August 9th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
LOL
August 9th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I dont see anything wrong this statement that is the Raider reputation endorsed proudly by AL Davis.
“After play-by-play man Howard David noted a personal foul on Bengals defensive back Gibril Wilson, Lofton chimed in with, “He was a Raider, you know.”
August 9th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
I mentioned yesterday that Al Davis is good for one more big acquisition before the season and that it would be Plaxico Burress. If he can’t get out of jail, then look for Al to deal for Patrick Crayton. T Howard might be part of the deal.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Thomas Howard and draft pick(s) for Marcus McNeil?
August 9th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I can’t see us taking Plax. Should’ve just gone ahead and taken T.O. if we’re going to start signing trouble again.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
142. Desmond Bryant is looking good.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I can’t see us taking Plax. Should’ve just gone ahead and taken T.O. if we’re going to start signing trouble again.
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Plax to Arizona or Texas.
He can holster his piece.
He’s less likely to shoot his dick off that way as well.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I could see t howard bei ng traded if there is a willing partner.
I think Crayton stays in dallas for now.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
142. Desmond Bryant is looking good.
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I know Cable likes this guy.
Mabey we can strike “gold” again with Heard.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
All the hype around McClain & Houston will cause you to forget Shaughnessy & Bryant looked like a nice pair of rookies! T Kelly and J Richardson are on notice.
August 9th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
MistaBrown Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
All the hype around McClain & Houston will cause you to forget Shaughnessy & Bryant looked like a nice pair of rookies! T Kelly and J Richardson are on notice.
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Yep. Shaughnessy had a solid season. Bryant was effective when given the opportunity.
High energy guys.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
If the Offense struggles to run the ball to the right, what is the over / under in games before Carlisle gets the boot?
I say 6.
Campbell will be good enough by then. Even at 70% of his future capability, he would have to be better than Carlisle.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I wish Superbruce could stay healthy.
Same with DMAC and his dam “tired dogs”.
Ditto for Chaz & Fry.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Gotta have a healthy DMAC. This guy has to be ready to go for 16 games and contribute.
HE KNOWS. This is the watershed year for DMAC.
I’m beginning to feel that Chaz might just be one of those guys that can never stay healthy.
It happens.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Gotta have a healthy DMAC. This guy has to be ready to go for 16 games and contribute.
HE KNOWS. This is the watershed year for DMAC.
I’m beginning to feel that Chaz might just be one of those guys that can never stay healthy.
It happens.
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The same certainly holds true for DMac. His health track record is nothing to write home about. If he doesn’t produce this year he’ll either be relegated to slot receiver or traded. Actually, slot receiver is where e belongs. He’s not built for between the tackles action. He just goes in the and gets his skinny ass handed to him.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Aq1YmFOcFFj_srjWSF9.Bok5nYcB?slug=ap-texans-cushing
I normally don’t post articles about players from other teams, because this is a Raiders blog and should mostly stay that way (and I really couldn’t care less about other teams anyway). However, Brian Cushing’s excuse for his positive HCG test is so hilarious that I just had to share it.
Enjoy.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I’d really like to see Bush, Marshawn Lynch & either Cartwright or Bennett as the #3 RB’s on this squad. Let DMac run from the slot. He’d be good at reverses & quick hits across the middle against LB’s & safeties.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
JB, agree about DMAC. However he had no prior “injury history” before he was drafted.
Chaz does.
IF we had a dominant O Line, DMAC could run between the tackles.
Until then…forget about it.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
August 9th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I’d really like to see Bush, Marshawn Lynch & either Cartwright or Bennett as the #3 RB’s on this squad. Let DMac run from the slot. He’d be good at reverses & quick hits across the middle against LB’s & safeties.
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Get Him in space.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
JB, agree about DMAC. However he had no prior “injury history” before he was drafted.
Chaz does.
IF we had a dominant O Line, DMAC could run between the tackles.
Until then…forget about it.
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He’s now playing against pros who are 25-50# heavier and faster than he’s used to. If you look at his basic build, he’s top heavy with no beef down below. He’s built for speed in the open and not banging inside. Actually, I think his running mate at Arkansas, Felix Jones, was the more pro ready back. I think Jerry Jones pulled a quickie on AD. He talked up DMac hoping Felix Jones would be there when Dallas picked.
I agree that we’d be better off with a more dominant O-line but I’m not sure that would make a difference with DMac. He simply just goes down to easily. His center of gravity is just way too high.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
JB, DMAC seems to trip over the grass…agreed.
I can’t figure that one out.
I would say however the E Dickerson had a similar build, and C Johnson is a bit light in the ass.
That’s why for me anyway, this year is a defining year for DMAC.
He has to answer the question marks, one way or another.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
JB, DMAC seems to trip over the grass…agreed.
I can’t figure that one out.
I would say however the E Dickerson had a similar build, and C Johnson is a bit light in the ass.
That’s why for me anyway, this year is a defining year for DMAC.
He has to answer the question marks, one way or another.
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Agreed. I stil think his future lies with WR from the slot. There, he can be successful!
August 9th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Doesn’t look like Plaxico is getting out this year.
But no need for “Big Acquisitions” on a 5-11 team. Wait till they get closer to contention.
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August 10th, 2010 at 1:36 am
Wiggle Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
By the way ..
Went to look at the ultimate football simulator, Madden 10.
GG was right!
The 4-3 weak side DT lines up in the gap between the C and LG. The strongside DT lines up between the RG and RT. 4-3 weakside DT is more often than not going to be double teamed by the LG and C.
The good news is Seymour and Houston should be one on one in most cases.
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Lol, if it’s in the game…
Thanks for the tip of your hat.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:17 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Colt Brennan’s opinion isn’t worth a hill of beans
AND YOURS IS? Pro internet poster? LOL! Any team that has been 29-83 better get some inspiring comments in by their players….
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