Raiders take two days off
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 2:13 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders will take today and Monday off before getting back at it Tuesday for the last three days of training camp in Napa.
Coach Tom Cable will not address the media as a followup to Saturday night’s 32-17 win over the Chicago Bears until Monday on a conference call.
The Raiders have scheduled practices for Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and a final practice Thursday at 8:30 a.m. before breaking camp.
The team’s Raider Nation Celebration will be Friday at Frank Ogawa Plaza from 4 to 6 p.m. Check the link provided for more details.
The Raiders host the San Francisco 49ers Saturday at 6 p.m., the game which usually involves the most game-planning and playing time for prominent players. Ideally, the Raiders would have Darren McFadden (hamstring) Darrius Heyward-Bey (fatigue) and Chaz Schilens (foot) available for at least a brief appearance.
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August 22nd, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Bring on The SF Sissies!
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:17 pm
booooooo
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:18 pm
The 49ers game will be vanilla since they meet again the regular season.
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Seems like I’m the only one who noticed we put back to back victories in the W column. Now this team knows it can win, my 9/6 may go out the window!
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:40 pm
49ers next stop to 23-0!!!
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Dare I say it, but with the way the Defense played last night with out Aso and Sey I am thinking top 10 Defense for oakland this year
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
lefty12 Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 12:59 pm
The only reason R.Brown makes the team is ST play.
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And not a bad reason at all. Also been pretty solid as a LB. Just kinda small and injury prone.
Goethel makes the 53 man roster! Takes Ekejubiah’s spot.
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I’m East Coast, have to watch at 11pm here, saw 1st half sporatically, danm it!
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Gradkowski and Darius Heyward-Bey will have to play next week.
Gradkowski because his roster spot is in jeapordy…you don’t pay a 3rd string QB $2M.
DHB because the offense is getting used to himm not being on the field….hard to start him in the regular season cold
Schilens either plays next week…or I would recommend sitting him until that foot is 100%…even if that means its week 4 or 5.
Murphy and JLH just need to keep doing working
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Wow…Thomas Howard is a bust…have to send him on the road.
Trevor Scott was a great find.
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Kelly is the biggest surprise, we can use it!
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:06 pm
JWig-agree with post#7.You need ST animals.It wouldn’t surprise me if Goethel becomes the backup at MLB.From the little I have seen him ,he looks pretty good.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
How much is Boller making?
Between Bruce and Boller, they seem to make about the normal combined for a #2 & #3.
You got to think if they were serious about keeping Brennan, they would have the kid get a few series in. If Bruce continues to stay hurt and can’t go against the 49ers, you have to think Brennan would play a majority of the second half.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
J,
Remember Goethel has the ability to go on the PS, and Howard and Sam Williams don’t.
They may just keep one of those two, and put Goethel on the PS, if only for a few weeks than elevate him to the roster.
To say he is a lock is a bit grandiose.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Boller thinks well on his feet, moves the chains by willing the team down the field, I like his style!
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I agree. Boller is the man. What is going to happen to Colt? Why on earth would they keep 4 QB’s? When will they cut him if they do?
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Practice squad, hopefully, Grads is out til next year, I like these new kids, develope them Al, go all out!
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:24 pm
JFB,
I don’t think a team looks at the combined salary.
If they can save $1.5M, they are going to do it.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:28 pm
SnB,
Don’t disagree there, but if they are going to save the money, wouldn’t they see what it is they are saving for?
Just funny to me that they would give guys like Bodiford and all these other scrubs who have very little chance of making the team, a whole half out there, and a QB two throws in two weeks who plans on making the team.
Doesn’t make much sense to me. If they plan on keeping Colt, than play the kid!! Hell this O-line went through 3 QB’s last year, better to be safe than sorry.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Vegas, they are beating up the kids in preseason, saving the cream for the season, IMHO!
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I think it’s selfish to keep him on the practice squad. Colt is better off going to a Canadian team, playing and getting his game back together… then coming back to the NFL.
What do the players do on their days off, like today and tomorrow? Team meetings, etc.?
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
These kids are busting it on the field, yes some mistakes, youth, but if we could keep this little nucleous going for a while, watch out NFL>
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
JFB,
Don’t think they’ll risk losing Goethel trying to stash him on the practice squad. Pretty likely someone will claim him.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:38 pm
J wiggle: Can you explain?
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Gentlemen, I have watched the game 4 times now, and currently at half time for the fifth. This is a very special team compared to what we have seen the past 7 years. We are finally turning the corner, and personally, I give all the credit to Tom Cable. Say what you will, he is the head coach of this team, and doing a damn good job of making them believe, and meshing the vets and the rooks. I think our defense will be FING crazy good. Wimbley? WTF can I say about this cat, he played very well. Our whole D played good, and Nam, CJ, and Seymour didn’t play. Wow, things are looking up for the Silver and Black. Before you “Nay Sayers” tell me to put the kool aid down, just let me say I am just keeping it real. Not saying SuperBowl chaps etc… just saying this is a special team, the mystique is coming back.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
St. J, stop teasing us, we still have to wait 4.5 hrs to see the game in it’s entirety, but thanks for the heads up!
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Much respect for Al Davis, and the love he showed Bo Jackson. Per Bo, they haven’t seen each other since the Bills v Cowboys Superbowl in the 90’s, but Bo said Al would call him and his wife at least once a year. Remember, Bo only played for four years. Bo and his family spent the game with Mr. Davis at Soldier field. I love how the Raiders Broadcast Network highlighted Bo, they did a really good job of showing respect and love for a former Raider great. Papa was like a kid in a candy store when Bo was in the booth. A great moment spent with a great Raider.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:48 pm
When do the cuts start happening?
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Updated 53
QB – Campbell, Boeller, Grads (3)
RB – Bush, DMac, Bennet (3)
FB – Lawton, Reece (2)
WR – Chaz, Murphy, DHB, JLH, Ford, Watkins (6)
TE – Miller, Meyers, Stewart (3)
OT – Henderson, Walker, Veldheer, Pears (4)
OG – Gallery, Campbell, Carlisle, Barnes (4)
C – Satele, Morris (2)
DE – Houston, Shaugnessy, Richardson (3)
DT – Seymour, Kelly, Bryant, Joseph, Henderson (5)
LB- Wimbley, McClain, Scott, Groves, Brown, Goethel (6)
CB – Nnamdi, CJ, Routt, Ware, McFadden (5)
S – Huff, Branch, Mitchell, Brown (4)
LS – Condo (1)
P – Lechler (1)
K – Jano (1)
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:50 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
St. J, stop teasing us, we still have to wait 4.5 hrs to see the game in it’s entirety, but thanks for the heads up!
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Sorry bro, let me just say this, you won’t be dissapointed. Pre-season or not, this team is really starting to turn the corner bro. Silver and Black. Oh, one more thing about Bo Jackson, he said on the broadcast to the “Raiders Fans”, “I’m a Raider till I die!!” Gave me the chills…..
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Oh, also showed Bo in the locker room before the game with the players. He said he talked to each and every player. I sure hope you guys get to see the Raiders broadcast.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:53 pm
I lived it with Bo, know he bleeds black, just like the rest of us, cranking up for the game, all is good!
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:54 pm
J Wiggle,
I think DHB is still the starter. He’s going to get every chance to succeed.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:55 pm
winston99 Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
By the way only 7 players on the practice squad. The majority of the players will be cut outright.
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Each NFL team may keep up to eight members on its “practice squad” in addition to the 53-member main roster.
They consist mostly of rookies who were cut in training camps and borderline NFL-caliber players. Both rookies and young veterans are eligible for the practice squad. However, a player cannot participate on the practice squad for more than three seasons, or if he has accrued a year of NFL experience (six or more games on a club’s 53-man active roster or official Injured Reserve list.)
If the player was on the active list for fewer than 9 games during their “only Accrued Season(s)”, he maintains his eligibility for the practice squad.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
EVERY player on this squad is playing their azz off, even Swayze Waters the backup kicker punter is playing darn good lol, seriously, that dude is playin some ball. Give it up, and give some credit to Tom Cable.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Im out, enjoy the game fellas. See you “Raider”.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:01 pm
‘Raider’ Jimmy
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Didn’t intend for it to be a depth chart
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Pretty close, J, like it.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I want MM34 busting some butts out there…..
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Hold the Phone… so that means that Colt is not eligible for the practice squad then…
“However, a player cannot participate on the practice squad for more than three seasons, or if he has accrued a year of NFL experience (six or more games on a club’s 53-man active roster or official Injured Reserve list.) ”
he was on the official IR list last year. Ciao Colton… thanks for stopping by Oakland on the way to Canada.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Mic, Grads is going out IR, there is room to keep him…
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
When are they going to announce that Grads is going out IR?
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:18 pm
How did Forte become the story of this game? 1 big run ripped and its all about the Bears? Are you kidding me?
The real runner in this game was Mike Bush, who was conveniently pulled after running all over the Bears – literally! The Raiders pulled Bush after about 2 or 3 series and they finished the rest of the half without him.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:20 pm
At the last possible moment, Boller has stepped up so well, his recovery and rehab take him to next year, the Raiders keep everything secret. As is this message….lol
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:27 pm
meh… I’ll believe it when I see it. I don’t think he’s going to IR. It’s a groin.. not a broken wrist.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:32 pm
The coverage of the Raiders suck. NFLN just now ..almost got the story right but of course made it about the Bears first and why they can’t produce then touched on the Raiders almost as if its the other story.
Read the tea leaves man! The Raiders have like 10 sacks in 2 games! And these are sacks by the STARTERS! If they produce at this level all year no team can be productive facing that kind of onslaught!
I hope they can and do.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Mic, Grads? Definately wrist, this is going to take a while, and hurt while in rehab…
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Terra, we are due to break out, hope to see Jacksons playbook in full, D is going to turn some heads, we need to keep the blitz, keep em off ballanced, life is lookin better as a Raider……..YES!
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:49 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Terrapin
They have 12 sacks in two games.
Man, these guys are going to be fun to watch this year.
Hopefully ,DMac and DHB are back and practicing this week, getting ready for the Whiners. This 3rd preseason game is the biggest tune up for the season.
The thing I like most about this team is that they seem young and hungry. This years squad is comprised of a lot of young guys..rookies and 2nd and 3rd year players who say most of those previous seven years..they don’t have anything to do with me. That mess is in the past. This is a new day dawning.
Gone are a lot of the me first guys and blowhards, like Sapp and MeAngelo Hall. The paycheck collectors. Replaced by young guys with character and work ethic. High energy, high motor guys like Shaughnessy, Houston, McClain, Mitchell et al.
They could be pretty good sooner, rather than later. And they might be good for awhile.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Sorry I must be confused. At any rate, we don’t need 4 QBs on the team.
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Is it possible for us to break that Sack Record for team sacks this year? The Record is 72 sacks. That is 4.5 sacks a game over 16 games.
We play San Diego, Denver, and KC twice which all have O-line issues right now. This could be 25+ sacks right there.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Anyone watching the niners game?
San Fran is another team I am thinking can take their division this year. AZ is gonna be mediocre with Leinert, Pete Carol’s seahawks are gonna be good but I think San Fran can overtake them, then theres the lowly rams.
How awesome would it be to see both bay area teams back in the playoffs where they belong.
With a little luck with destroy San Fran in Dallas come Feb.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Gonna get a look at those same niners tonight, if I can stomach the Favre-palooza by the media. Overkill.
Collinsworth gets on my nerves,too. Bunghole.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
I love all of you.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:06 pm
3 hrs til kick off, football follies is more important than my team? NFL network, Time to lose you….
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Another 10 win Raider team that Al will turn into a 5 win team…one way or another. Don’t bother responding.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Goodbye. Not today, you guys. I have too much to live for, and life is too beautiful to be in here and sink down to your guys’ level of vile insults and anger. Don’t bother responding. Good day.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Hey 408, how’s the princess?
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Doesnt look like Diva Crabtree is playing tonight either so looks like DHB gets a pass since they are forever linked lol
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Glad somebody is giving Cable some props. He gets lambasted in here on a regular basis, but if you’ve been paying attention for the last two-plus years it becomes quite evident that he’s had this plan all along. He’s been talking about getting the right kind of player and the right kind of effort since he took over this team, and as St. Jimmy so astutely pointed out, that’s exactly what’s happening.
Call him the “timeout coordinator”, say he’s just a puppet, whatever. Things are happening exactly as he said they would and wanted and it’s not a coincidence.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Teach, a HC has to delegate, how much the coaches have to say go’es a lot to what is happening to this team, even with the Al factor. I say open it up, let er rip, let the kids have fun. Cable can do his thing, Al his, but let the coaches do their job.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
So far, so good 860. I don’t know this for sure so obviously it’s just specualtion, but you know Al looks at game tape and maybe he is giving Marshall some leeway this year based on what he saw against the Eagles and some others, relative to the results we got with the straight-up scheme that he seems to prefer.
I have to believe that he’s happy with the defense thus far. He is after all famous for his “The quarterback must go down, and he must go down hard” philosophy. No shortage of sacks and pressures, and with the starting DBs in there it should be even tougher for opposing offenses.
We can only hope that, as you say, the coaches get to coach.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Nice post, Teach. My sentiments exactly.
Niners looking pretty damn impressive on both sides of the ball. Next Sat. night should be interesting. Hopefully The Black Hole is rocking.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Thanks, Buckeye. Good to see you back in here.
Hopefully things worked out ok for you?
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Teach, agree, but we are still man to man every down, and that has it’s cracks also, as we saw last night, one missed coverage and bang, but hopefully we learned something? I’m liking this young team, we’re going somewhere this year, Playoffs?
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Yeah, I hear you 860, but that WAS against a rookie. Doubt the man-to-man thing is going anywhere soon but I really like the versatility that we have with the front 7. If Marshall can use that to exploit some mismatches and keep the pressure on with some well-timed blitzing it should take some pressure off of the back end.
I just hope that what seems to be a more attacking style can be tempered with some gap discipline and guys can resist the temptaion to overrun things. I thought that the Bears, once Martz sort of got an idea what we were doing, exploited that tendency a littl bit last night. It’s early, though. Pretty sure if I noticed it the coaches did, too. lol
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Team W L T Win %
Oakland 2 0 0 1.000
San Diego 1 1 0 .500
Denver 0 2 0 .000
Kansas City 0 2 0 .000
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Our backfield is too fast, it kills us alot, but when we’re on, MM34 kinda bang, holdin my breath here…
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Fatt, we own Denver, print that!
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:30 pm
denvers justin fargas carried 9 times for 13yds.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:31 pm
raidersxy Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
How awesome would it be to see both bay area teams back in the playoffs where they belong.
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What?
That would not be “awesome”.
If the Raiders won the Superbowl and the Niners went 0-16, THAT would be “awesome”.
You might be a great guy, but I can’t stand that attitude.
Either you’re a Raider fan or not.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Sweep, good to see ya back, bro!
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I’ve been checking in every now and then, 860.
It’s good to have some football again.
Is anyone getting another fantasy football league going this year?
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:36 pm
“Gradkowski because his roster spot is in jeapordy…you don’t pay a 3rd string QB $2M.”
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C’mon, we’re talking about Al Davis here. He would pay the waterboy 2 mill. a yr. just for spite.
“He’s a great waterboy, get over it!”
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Sweep, so far as I can see, their all filled, I’m on Vac right now, don’t really have the time when workin, you know what I mean. But the one’s posted here are filled, sorry bro!
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Any word on Satele’s injury out there? I can’t find anything on Corkran’s game notes, nada. Is it considered serious?
Probably miss the rest of preseason minimum.
I know alot of you guys can’t stand the guy., and think he is the weak link on the line.
I know that jailbreak sack he and Coop gave up vs Dallas looked like a complete cluster-you-know-what, but damn. He is the starter. If the Raiders had anybody they thought was better, they’d be in there.
Satele defenitely has some room for improvement, but I think he takes a little more grief in here than is warranted sometimes. He seems to be the whipping boy flavor of the month.
I hope he is back soon. At least until Veldheer is ready. Morris sure as hell isn’t the answer.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Buck, he needs to be replaced, is NOT ready, not NFL caliber, sorry, we lost our center, nothing in sight for this high calibre team as I see it. This is going to haunt us for a long time, IMO.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
i watched the game live on pc justin tv
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
In the past I’ve seen some comments in here about Jon Condo as a wasted roster spot. I think last night’s game showed what NOT having someone like Condo on their roster did to Chicago.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
RAIDERS UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART
Offense
WR
12 Darrius Heyward-Bey
15 Johnnie Lee Higgins
12 Jacoby Ford
LT
75 Mario Henderson
68 Jared Veldheer
69 Khalif Barnes
LG
76 Robert Gallery
69 Khalif Barnes
60 Daniel Loper
C
64 Samson Satele
51 Chris Morris
68 Jared Veldheer
RG
66 Cooper Carlisle
74 Bruce Campbell
63 Brandon Rodd
RT
70 Langston Walker
72 Erik Pears
TE
80 Zach Miller
83 Brandon Myers
82 John Owens/
86 Tony Stewart
WR
81 Chaz Schilens
18 Louis Murphy
19 Todd Watkins
FB
45 Marcel Reece
44 Luke Lawton
41 Manase Tonga
RB
20 Darren McFadden/
29 Michael Bush
25 Rock Cartwright
32 Michael Bennett
QB
8 Jason Campbell
5 Bruce Gradkowski
7 Kyle Boller
Defense
DE
99 Lamarr Houston
98 Jay Richardson
DT
92 Richard Seymour
90 Desmond Bryant
94 William Joseph
DT
93 Tommy Kelly
79 John Henderson
67 Kellen Heard
DE
77 Matt Shaughnessy
78 Chris Cooper
97 Greyson Gunheim
OLB
91 Trevor Scott
53 Thomas Howard 52 Quentin Groves
MLB
55 Rolando McClain
57 Ricky Brown 48 Travis Goethel
OLB
96 Kamerion Wimbley
56 David Nixon
58 Slade Norris
SS
33 Tyvon Branch
34 Mike Mitchell
30 Jerome Boyd
FS
24 Michael Huff
31 HIram Eugene
27 Stevie Brown
CB
21 Nnamdi Asomugha
22 Walter McFadden 36 Joey Thomas
CB
37 Chris Johnson
26 Stanford Routt
23 Jeremy Ware
Specialists
K
11 Sebastian Janikowski
1 Swayze Waters
P
9 Shane Lechler
1 Swayze Waters
LS
59 Jon Condo
80 Zach Miller
KOR
25 Rock Cartwright
12 Jacoby Ford
13 Yamon Figurs
PR
15 Johnnie Lee Higgins
89 Nick Miller
13 Yamon Figurs
H
9 Shane Lechler
5 Bruce Gradkowski
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Blanked out on the east coast here after 2 quarters, waiting til 11 pm here to ketch up, Plunk, will watch for it, this team is really getting exciting, I’m liking it!
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:51 pm
wr brandon jennings goes to seahawks why heck may not even make the club.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:52 pm
That is NOT the guy who normally posts as “The RealMaddenRaider”. The main clue is that he’s not saying “Al Davis is the Devil” in every post or “Al is responsible for global warming and the mess we’re in in Iraq” or “I have pictures of Al Davis shooting JFK” or any of the usual hate and vitriol he usually throws out there.
As President of “The Real Madden Raider Fan Club-Midwest Division” I need to know what you guys have done with his body.
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
trade 4 haynesworth we dont care if he practices he can keep chaz n dmac company
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
DJ, think Atlantic, the Carribian, then Artic, you’re getting close….
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Getting the axe imho on offense:
Morris (C), Loper (G), Rodd (G), Watkins (WR), Owens (TE), Lawton (FB), Bennett (HB)
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Alssoul, Haynes would be a detriment to this team in my mind, justifiy this?
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
which vet do u expect to be cut from someplace else that we will sighn a wr like clayton from the bucs i would look at.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Terra, Keep Lawton, agreed…
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
it was a joke redskins got what they deserved.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Todd, Thanks for the tip. I’ll start at the Meadowlands endzone and go from there.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:06 pm
if boller plays well again i would see what the giants or bears would give us for bruce heck they dont even have a back up qb george would be a upgrade over theirs n new england back ups.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Alssoul, Develope what we have, a very good young nucleous, our tries at proven sighns is utile, think Walker, Moss, keep it inhouse, keep the team together, I’m liking it…..
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
keep tsonga
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
haynesworth is the last player you want he announced today he has some kind of muscular degeneration disease. Rhabomolysis
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
wonder if seahawks would trade fb owen schimt
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
DJ, the Jets are hurtin, they’re down the street, people in here are hanging their hats on em, ain’t lookin good, sorry!
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Watching Niners-Vikes. Nate Davis leads his tight end right into the safety over the middle and nearly gets the guy killed and all Collinsworth can say is what a great throw it was and how impressed he is with Davis.
Yeesh.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Stay with it, Teach! lol
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Haha. I thought Collinsworth was going to rip Davis a new one for that pass, being a former receiver.
Short memory, apparently. (Maybe he got led over the middle a few too many times himself
)
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Teach, not watching it, Raiders in 30 min’s, East Coast sucks, and I started my VAC yesterday, ole ladie is gonna be pizzed, so what!
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Thank you God for a better Raider team and an entire NFL season on HD television.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Enjoy the game, but the only thing that burned me was that ridiculous Matt Forte 89 yd. run. I do not want to see that again. Still trying to figure how they let Matt freakin’ Forte shred ‘em like that. Outside of that, it is a great showcase of the Raider D.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
What is also cool is that the Bears D on the first drive were waving their hands around trying to pump up the crowd and acting all cocky thinking they’re making Raiders implode etc. and all Campbell does is take ‘em 81 yds. down the field for a first series score. Bears are like “what the hell just happened”?
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
G’night fellas.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
NFL Hi-DEF, 50 inch plazma, BAC n Coke in hand, life is getting so good now, sleep young lady, sleep! Night fellers, my team is on!
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Anyone have a link to the NFLN broadcast, bout to start right now? The one I have is showing the Niner game, even though the link says NFLN.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Found it. Anyone else interested:
http://www.firstrow.net/watch/22955/1/watch-nfl-network.html
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:19 pm
http://www.justin.tv/sportscasthq64#/w/335805408
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Thanks. That link’s a lot better. I’ll be damned if the one I used wasn’t pausing just as they get to the line of scrimmage, then it wouldn’t resume till the play was done. Every play.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Favre-a-thon
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Yeh, I’m noticing that. As if the Viking/Niner game today was a playoff game. They’re going to get an interview with Favre when he goes to Taco Bell tonight, too. God knows we have to know what Favre is doing every minute of the day. a holes.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Great screen by Reece!
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:41 pm
The Raiders really do look good. Al will screw it up, though.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:44 pm
way to go Gallery….
shoulda’ been 17-0 at the end of the quarter. They looked perfect ’till then.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Forte smoking our sleeping defense is a sign of the same old Raiders.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
If the o-line can pass protect…Campbell and this offense will do ok. The INT was due to Campbell getting hit as he threw…that would have benn a wide open TD.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Yo SnB,
I saw that. The rusher split satele and gallery to force the bad throw. Better now then later, hopefully they can fix that.
Huff got blown up on that Forte run.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:49 pm
J-Camp shows mobility.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Cut Eugene!
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Forte smoking our sleeping defense is a sign of the same old Raiders.
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LOL and you idiot notice 3 starters werent there for us on defense
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:02 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
If the o-line can pass protect…Campbell and this offense will do ok. The INT was due to Campbell getting hit as he threw…that would have benn a wide open TD.
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Al Davis allowed the INT
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
But in all seriousness….we are screwed at center and when you are all bad there the oline completely suffers…….better sign Mawae
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:12 pm
# TerrapinRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Getting the axe imho on offense:
Morris (C), Loper (G), Rodd (G), Watkins (WR), Owens (TE), Lawton (FB), Bennett (HB)
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Wrong on Watkins…….we keeping 6 and the lil white lightning wes welker clone is PS or sliced
Staff loves Watkins and notice he was out there with 1st team
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
# Tom “pimp hand” cable Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
DirtyBrown Says:
August 21st, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Im looking for Houston or maybe Wimbley to put A Smith on IR next week.
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Nooo dirtybrown we dont want that. Alex smith goin down for them would do wonders like jamarcus goin down did wonders for us.
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I agree because Nate Davis is really their best QB and with that strong arm he makes the offense much more of a threat
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:15 pm
# J Wiggle Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Updated 53
QB – Campbell, Boeller, Grads (3)
RB – Bush, DMac, Bennet (3)
FB – Lawton, Reece (2)
WR – Chaz, Murphy, DHB, JLH, Ford, Watkins (6)
TE – Miller, Meyers, Stewart (3)
OT – Henderson, Walker, Veldheer, Pears (4)
OG – Gallery, Campbell, Carlisle, Barnes (4)
C – Satele, Morris (2)
DE – Houston, Shaugnessy, Richardson (3)
DT – Seymour, Kelly, Bryant, Joseph, Henderson (5)
LB- Wimbley, McClain, Scott, Groves, Brown, Goethel (6)
CB – Nnamdi, CJ, Routt, Ware, McFadden (5)
S – Huff, Branch, Mitchell, Brown (4)
LS – Condo (1)
P – Lechler (1)
K – Jano (1)
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I agree except at FB……Lawton has always suck and will never improve why bring that trash back? Reese and Tonga way more upside…………….BAUCE!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Forte smoking our sleeping defense is a sign of the same old Raiders.
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LOL and you idiot notice 3 starters werent there for us on defense
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Just said it looked like the old Raiders, idiot. It did. Maybe it’s the uniforms.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
watkins should have caught that “overthrown” goal line pass by Campbell. Bounced right off his hands.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:02 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
If the o-line can pass protect…Campbell and this offense will do ok. The INT was due to Campbell getting hit as he threw…that would have benn a wide open TD.
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Al Davis allowed the INT
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If they would have scored, you would have given Al the credit for signing the players to get it done. But, they screw up, and it’s not Al’s fault, is it? Hypocrite.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
RM you ain’t nothin but a hater.
Why do you even post here?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:20 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Forte smoking our sleeping defense is a sign of the same old Raiders.
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LOL and you idiot notice 3 starters werent there for us on defense
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Just said it looked like the old Raiders, idiot. It did. Maybe it’s the uniforms.
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Yawwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn you are here to down people’s mood about the Raiders cuz you have a big fear that the team is turning the corner…….that is why you are using the Al Davis will mess it up crap……stop whinin’ you bz
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
RM you ain’t nothin but a hater.
Why do you even post here?
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He lacks any type of social life let alone any chance of scoring with a woman…..even a hurt bz
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Watchin’ the replay now on nfl net online.
Definite improvement.
Many areas still need work.
Receivers really need to step up.
Still no HB besides Bush.
McFad made of glass.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
watkins should have caught that “overthrown” goal line pass by Campbell. Bounced right off his hands.
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Pass was off…..Watkins is on the team…..dont even doubt it for a second
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Ouch.
Need a center too.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Watchin’ the replay now on nfl net online.
Definite improvement.
Many areas still need work.
Receivers really need to step up.
Still no HB besides Bush.
McFad made of glass.
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DMAC is fine man…….dont even worry buddy…..we gonna have alot of big plays on offense by him and others
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
“turning the corner”
PRE SEASON!!!
BWWWWWWWWWWWWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
The epitome of the retarded sports fans, thinking they’re team is back because of preseason play.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Ouch.
Need a center too.
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You aint lying
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
What is RMR biotchng and crying about now?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
IO agree Watkins will prob make cut.
Still, in the NFL, even if it’s badly thrown, if it hits your hands you should catch it.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
RM you ain’t nothin but a hater.
Why do you even post here?
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He lacks any type of social life let alone any chance of scoring with a woman…..even a hurt bz
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You call going to Jack London and stalking Raiders’ players who have no idea who you are a social life?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Brian is Oakland’s version of “Big Fan” Patton Oswalt…
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
“turning the corner”
PRE SEASON!!!
BWWWWWWWWWWWWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
The epitome of the retarded sports fans, thinking they’re team is back because of preseason play.
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Its more than preseason you moron……..since February alot of good moves have been done by the organization but you hate the Raiders so you are in denial of such
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Nice def play by Mcfadden.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
What is RMR biotchng and crying about now?
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Yeh, just keep telling yourself that people who make fun of Al Davis and his minions are “biotching and crying”. Whatever helps you cope.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
RM you ain’t nothin but a hater.
Why do you even post here?
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He lacks any type of social life let alone any chance of scoring with a woman…..even a hurt bz
……………
You call going to Jack London and stalking Raiders’ players who have no idea who you are a social life?
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How are the women in Sac treating ya?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Brian is Oakland’s version of “Big Fan” Patton Oswalt…
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I’m Oakland’s version of Brien the one and only
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Its more than preseason you moron……..since February
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeh, the Raiders just went out and got a real head coach and signed half the pro bowl roster, didn’t they? You are the dumbest Raider fan I’ve ever seen in here!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
1- we need a C. Sign Mawae.
2- we need to play Walker at G, and Veldheer at RT.
3- we need to let Bush run it 20 times per game, and give DMC 15-20 touches (run and pass)
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
What is RMR biotchng and crying about now?
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He is afraid ofthe Raiders turning the corner
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Its more than preseason you moron……..since February
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeh, the Raiders just went out and got a real head coach and signed half the pro bowl roster, didn’t they? You are the dumbest Raider fan I’ve ever seen in here!
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Not a fan….never have been and never will
Cable is an idiot but I’ll take him….no issue with him now that Farglass is gone…..we dont need to sign ex pro bowlers you dummy. Actually you have seen us do that and not work so please try again
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
RM you ain’t nothin but a hater.
Why do you even post here?
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He lacks any type of social life let alone any chance of scoring with a woman…..even a hurt bz
……………
You call going to Jack London and stalking Raiders’ players who have no idea who you are a social life?
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How are the women in Sac treating ya?
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Better than the women in Oakland are treating you. When they’re at Jack London jocking Raiders players they’re wondering who the geek is in the McClain shirt taking pictures of everyone. It’s Brian. The one and only.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
B,
Al must have done some nasty sh!t to his family. He hates him more than we hate pigs!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
What is RMR biotchng and crying about now?
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He is afraid ofthe Raiders turning the corner
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Like I’m afraid of pigs flying. The Raiders turn the corner when Al Davis turns in his keys, and no sooner.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
# weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
RM you ain’t nothin but a hater.
Why do you even post here?
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He lacks any type of social life let alone any chance of scoring with a woman…..even a hurt bz
……………
You call going to Jack London and stalking Raiders’ players who have no idea who you are a social life?
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How are the women in Sac treating ya?
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Better than the women in Oakland are treating you. When they’re at Jack London jocking Raiders players they’re wondering who the geek is in the McClain shirt taking pictures of everyone. It’s Brian. The one and only.
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LOL the bzies in Oakland treat me wonderfully….You’re still a virgin so how can they be treatin you………whooooooaaaaaaaaaaaa unless you dont like women? Explains alot now
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:35 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
What is RMR biotchng and crying about now?
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He is afraid ofthe Raiders turning the corner
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Like I’m afraid of pigs flying. The Raiders turn the corner when Al Davis turns in his keys, and no sooner.
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I would ask you to wager something on it but you have shown the ability to not man up on bets
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:35 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
B,
Al must have done some nasty sh!t to his family. He hates him more than we hate pigs!
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There you go again. Confusing mockery with hatred. Al has nothing to hate. Worst owner in sports. I’m making fun of him, not hating on him. I would hate on the Saints owner. He’s successful. Get the difference? Al Davis is an object of ridicule, not envy.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:35 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
B,
Al must have done some nasty sh!t to his family. He hates him more than we hate pigs!
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Al has done nada to the little fairy
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
# raidersxy Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
How awesome would it be to see both bay area teams back in the playoffs where they belong.
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You got it all wrong bro.
My favorite football team is The Oakland Raiders.
My next favorite team is whoever is playing the Niners that week.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:35 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
B,
Al must have done some nasty sh!t to his family. He hates him more than we hate pigs!
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There you go again. Confusing mockery with hatred. Al has nothing to hate. Worst owner in sports. I’m making fun of him, not hating on him. I would hate on the Saints owner. He’s successful. Get the difference? Al Davis is an object of ridicule, not envy.
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Hmmmmm….. let’s see the Saints owner 1 title not in the HOF….Al Davis 3 titles in the HOF……..yeah I see the difference
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
LOL the bzies in Oakland treat me wonderfully….
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NO THEY DO NOT!
You are a geek who goes to Jack London and jocks Raider players.
Newsflash, dork: Women don’t like guys who jock the same guys they do. You are pathetic. Remember when you talked about seeing McFadden at Jack London, like you know him? Remember when I asked you if DMac knew you personally and you’re still ducking the question? LOSER!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Followed by whoever is playing the
Chargers
Patriots
Broncos
and
Chiefs
all in that order.
You’re either with us or against us.
Raider Nation 4 life!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
# raidersxy Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
How awesome would it be to see both bay area teams back in the playoffs where they belong.
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You got it all wrong bro.
My favorite football team is The Oakland Raiders.
My next favorite team is whoever is playing the Niners that week.
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You always just put things in perspective man! Totally agree….sounds like a guy who fence hops
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Al Davis won his 3 Super Bowls before your two dads had you produced in a tube. Stick to what you know…modern day football…and the Raiders turning the corner based upon preseason play! Bwahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Just ignore RM and he’ll go away and log in to “Old Fat Women who Rub Cheese on Themselves.com, or wherever the hell he goes. He’s like the Rush Limbaugh of the Raiders blog.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
LOL the bzies in Oakland treat me wonderfully….
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NO THEY DO NOT!
You are a geek who goes to Jack London and jocks Raider players.
Newsflash, dork: Women don’t like guys who jock the same guys they do. You are pathetic. Remember when you talked about seeing McFadden at Jack London, like you know him? Remember when I asked you if DMac knew you personally and you’re still ducking the question? LOSER!
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Liar you never asked me about DMAC LOLOLOLOLOLOL…..still being a woman and making up stuff….MR you are pitiful.
MR you are a virgin going into your late 30s…..I dont suffer from that downfall……try again
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Speaking of your gay dad, Brian, remember when you said you and your dad were going to get at Ice Cube? Still the funniest thing ever said on this blog.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
RMR,
Just to be clear, I never accused you of envy. I said biotchin, crying, and indicated that Al may have done something to you/family.
I never said Envy, but that’s an interesting choice of words. ENVY! Why?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Al Davis won his 3 Super Bowls before your two dads had you produced in a tube. Stick to what you know…modern day football…and the Raiders turning the corner based upon preseason play! Bwahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wait wait wait but you were just talking on the Saints owner as if he is more successful than Al Davis……dont try and run away from that spin master lol
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Just ignore RM and he’ll go away and log in to “Old Fat Women who Rub Cheese on Themselves.com,
………………
That’s where Brian met his wife.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Speaking of your gay dad, Brian, remember when you said you and your dad were going to get at Ice Cube? Still the funniest thing ever said on this blog.
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MR…..you still wont say none of this face to face in the parking Lot before the games because you will get knocked out
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
LOL
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Raider O, your feeble attempts to defend Al have made you even more retarded, which I didn’t think was possible. I abuse Al and his minions, not the other way around.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Just ignore RM and he’ll go away and log in to “Old Fat Women who Rub Cheese on Themselves.com,
………………
That’s where Brian met his wife.
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MR have you ever even been with a woman? Yeah okay…..thought so
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Sure, Brian. Just like you and your dad/mom/whatever Lamar are going to get at Ice Cube. I’m as scared of you as Ice Cube is, you dork.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
RMR,
What are you always so angry about man?
I mean I’ve heard of taking lemons and turning it into lemonade, but it seems like you like to take lemonade and turn it into piss.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Weasel………MR is a virgin and has never touched a woman unless it was his What’s Eating Gilbert Grape mother at the Mobile Home Estates on the outskirts of Sacramento
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Just ignore RM and he’ll go away and log in to “Old Fat Women who Rub Cheese on Themselves.com,
………………
That’s where Brian met his wife.
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MR have you ever even been with a woman? Yeah okay…..thought so
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You fit the profile of a virgin more than anyone in here. Tell me again about you talked to DMAc at Jack London…oh, except that Dmac doesn’t even know who you are.
You: I talked to DMAc!!!
DMac: This dork fan was annoying me. So, anyways, ladies…
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Sure, Brian. Just like you and your dad/mom/whatever Lamar are going to get at Ice Cube. I’m as scared of you as Ice Cube is, you dork.
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I’ll get at Cube no problem….but dont worry about Cube….why you so scared to talk schit to my face?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
B, you’re the virgin. You’re going to get it up the rear from a downlow Raiders player before you ever get with a woman, the way you jock the players, groupie dork!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
# B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
weaselbit Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Just ignore RM and he’ll go away and log in to “Old Fat Women who Rub Cheese on Themselves.com,
………………
That’s where Brian met his wife.
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MR have you ever even been with a woman? Yeah okay…..thought so
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You fit the profile of a virgin more than anyone in here. Tell me again about you talked to DMAc at Jack London…oh, except that Dmac doesn’t even know who you are.
You: I talked to DMAc!!!
DMac: This dork fan was annoying me. So, anyways, ladies…
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LOL MR….how do you know the profile of a virgin? Experience is the best teacher?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
B, you’re the virgin. You’re going to get it up the rear from a downlow Raiders player before you ever get with a woman, the way you jock the players, groupie dork!
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Now you are contradicting yourself…..you just said I met my wife at a Fat woman’s club and now I’m a virgin lol…..come on MR you are melting down again
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Brian, who fits the profile of a virgin more than you?
You claim to talk to Raiders players when they have no idea who you are. Virgin like.
You said you and your dad are going to fight Ice Cube. Virgin like.
I’m telling you, the way you jock Raiders’ players, like a groupie, you’re going to get it up the pokey from a downlow Raiders player (take your pick, they all fit the bill these days) before you ever hook up with a woman. Dork.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
RMR,
What are you always so angry about man?
I mean I’ve heard of taking lemons and turning it into lemonade, but it seems like you like to take lemonade and turn it into piss.
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You would be upset too if you got picked on all your life and still stayed home with mama in the trailer park
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Brian, who fits the profile of a virgin more than you?
You claim to talk to Raiders players when they have no idea who you are. Virgin like.
You said you and your dad are going to fight Ice Cube. Virgin like.
I’m telling you, the way you jock Raiders’ players, like a groupie, you’re going to get it up the pokey from a downlow Raiders player (take your pick, they all fit the bill these days) before you ever hook up with a woman. Dork.
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This post doesnt even make sense HAHAHAHAHAHA….MR you are beyond pitiful
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Bo Jackson – Raider for Life!
Go Raiders! (1-0)
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Notice MR still dodging why he is afraid you talk schit face to face
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Raiders D pushing Bears back on evry freaking play.
Made some mistakes but overall look good.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Tommy Kelly raped Brian. If he wants to consider that getting laid, to each his own. Brian, tell us again how you and your dad are going to confront Ice Cube. I need the laugh. Your dad probably looks like Wormser from revenge of the nerds.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
MR you will be on suicide watch by November when the Raiders have at least 5 wins…..you will have to find another excuse then
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Tommy Kelly raped Brian. If he wants to consider that getting laid, to each his own. Brian, tell us again how you and your dad are going to confront Ice Cube. I need the laugh. Your dad probably looks like Wormser from revenge of the nerds.
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I’ll confront Ice Cube….pops will confront Snoop…..you need to go back to the archives and at least get your accusations together you moron
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Who said I was afraid to see you face to face? I said earlier, I’m about as afraid of you and your shemale dad as Ice Cube is, which means I’m not afraid of you. Who is? Dork Raider fan who stalks players. You don’t exactly strike fear in anyone…kind of like the Raiders anymore. You’d be better off just getting your sister to meet me.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Real Monkey Retard,
As always. You ignored the question, and used insults to cover your issues.
WHY DID YOU SAY ENVY WHEN I NEVER SAID/ ACCUSED YOU OF THAT?!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:49 pm
B is still da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I’ll confront Ice Cube….pops will confront Snoop…..
……………….
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
That’s the comedy I was looking for.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Bo Jackson was a beast
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
I’ll know when you and your dad confront Ice Cube and Snoop, Brian. there’ll be a youtube video of Lamar from revenge of the nerds and a geek with Raider gear from head to toe getting their asses whipped by Snoop and Cube.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Bo Knows!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Brian you’re a poor representation of the town. You’d do Oakland justice if you just stayed home and never opened your mouth. You embarrass Oakland. Stalking players. Talking about you’re going to beat up snoop and cube. Making people laugh. Anybody who really is from the town is just cringing reading your comments.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
ESPN…
…all Favre, all the time…
Except when their some news about the Yankees!
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Who said I was afraid to see you face to face? I said earlier, I’m about as afraid of you and your shemale dad as Ice Cube is, which means I’m not afraid of you. Who is? Dork Raider fan who stalks players. You don’t exactly strike fear in anyone…kind of like the Raiders anymore. You’d be better off just getting your sister to meet me.
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So Sept 19th…….come to the A parking lot and say that to me
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:55 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Brian you’re a poor representation of the town. You’d do Oakland justice if you just stayed home and never opened your mouth. You embarrass Oakland. Stalking players. Talking about you’re going to beat up snoop and cube. Making people laugh. Anybody who really is from the town is just cringing reading your comments.
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Come see how I represent
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Come see how I represent. I don’t waste my money on Al Davis’s bunk ass team but if you want to come to Sac let me know, dork.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
See if your dad Lamar will let you use his pink Vespa to drive to sac, brian.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Fix the OL!!
Sign one of the Jets’ FBs after roster cuts. Alex Daniels wasn’t bad, and Reece has speed but he is not a good blocker.
Put A Daniels on the PS, and let him learn the ONE position for an entire seasn, and I think the kid can make the roster. He is 6′4 270, runs a 4.5+, and loves football.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
I’ll know when you and your dad confront Ice Cube and Snoop, Brian. there’ll be a youtube video of Lamar from revenge of the nerds and a geek with Raider gear from head to toe getting their asses whipped by Snoop and Cube.
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HAHAHAHA MR….come to the games this year
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:57 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
See if your dad Lamar will let you use his pink Vespa to drive to sac, brian.
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Meet me at the game
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Rams game ill be there….will you?
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I dont’ spend my money on the Raiders, dork. And you’re the one who brought up the idea of meeting up. So come to Sac. Borrow your dad’s pink vespa. You know your skylark won’t make it here.
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I dont’ spend my money on the Raiders, dork. And you’re the one who brought up the idea of meeting up. So come to Sac. Borrow your dad’s pink vespa. You know your skylark won’t make it here.
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Bart always running………….so RAMS game show up or stay being a scared punk
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Bart runs to Concord. That’s a drive I can make. Name the spot in Concord, test tube baby.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Bring your dad, too. You’ll need a cheerleader.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Bart runs to Concord. That’s a drive I can make. Name the spot in Concord, test tube baby.
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Notice he wants to be in the white area so the Cops can save him lol
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Bring your dad, too. You’ll need a cheerleader.
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LOL you dont want that crazy dude there
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Sept 19th…..Rams game….either you are a man or your are a punk…..it can be there right in front of all the people who come on the blog that hit the games…..they can have front row access of me beat the living schit outta you
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Notice how you want me to meet you at the coliseum parking lot where a gang of other dork, wannabe gangster Raider fans can help you out. This is your idea. So name the spot in Concord or come to Sac. I want to meet you and your ‘interesting’ father. I heard he can do the splits and make his crotch hit the pavement. He does it for money at the bart stations, doesn’t he?
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Anyways we just saw MR backed down…..so on that note….goodnite and JUST WIN
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Notice how you want me to meet you at the coliseum parking lot where a gang of other dork, wannabe gangster Raider fans can help you out. This is your idea. So name the spot in Concord or come to Sac. I want to meet you and your ‘interesting’ father. I heard he can do the splits and make his crotch hit the pavement. He does it for money at the bart stations, doesn’t he?
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You can meet me in Berkeley as well
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Up to you MR…..make a choice you little fairy
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
You’re a punk because you’re only willing to meet at the Raiders’ parking lot where you know a bunch of other Raider wannabe gangsters will jump in for you. Truth be told, I probably would kick their asses, too. If it’s the guys who post in here, I definitely would. Dork city. But you’re the one who called me out. So you come and get me. If you won’t do it, you’re the one who’s afraid.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I’ll wait for your answer later this week
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
You’re a punk because you’re only willing to meet at the Raiders’ parking lot where you know a bunch of other Raider wannabe gangsters will jump in for you. Truth be told, I probably would kick their asses, too. If it’s the guys who post in here, I definitely would. Dork city. But you’re the one who called me out. So you come and get me. If you won’t do it, you’re the one who’s afraid.
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I’ve never been apart of jumping someone and never will…..i’ll scrape you one on one
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:06 pm
let me know lil buddy
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:06 pm
peace
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
You’ll scrape me one on one, but only if I go to your back yard. You’re the one who’s scared. I offered to meet you in Concord. Neutral ground. You said Concord’s too white? Fair enough. Meet me in South Sac or Oak Park. Believe me it’s not too white. This was your idea, so you come to me.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
That’s what I thought, little punk. You sat there and called me out to a fight, then say it’s the coliseum or nothing, knowing I don’t go to Raider games. You’re a poser and a showoff. A little punk trying to get cred on the internet. F you and your gay dad. Peace.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Talking about you and your dad are going to confront Snoop and Cube, when you’re afraid of me! LOL.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Anyways, back to what I was talking about before little boy wonder picked a fight with me then wet his pants when he realized I was ready to meet him. I don’t care how good the Raiders look right now, Al Davis will ruin it. One way or another. He’ll force scholarship players on Cable. He’ll tinker with the game plan. See those screen plays last night? Those will be verticals in a couple of months.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:19 pm
So RMR-
If the Raiders win more than 5 games this season, will you shut up once and for all?
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:24 pm
If the Raiders win more than 5 games I’ll admit I was wrong. Why would I shut up? This is an open blog. If you don’t like reading my comments, skip over them or move along to the next blog, crybaby. And of course if, excuse me, WHEN the Raiders lose their 11th game this year, will you admit I was right? Of course you won’t. Classless turd.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:26 pm
ArmChair
Don’t worry he already has an out if the Raiders do win 8-10 games. It’ll be a fluke or something. Just ignore that dude he can’t see past Jon Gruden. If Jon Gruden’s wife knew about RMR she’d file for divorce claiming infidelity.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 pm
“Classless Turds” would be a great name for a punk band.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:28 pm
You guys should come meet in SD. I can be the ref, Thec can watch, and Vegas can be the Bookie (take bets).
Fight!! Fight!! Fight!!!
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
ArmChair – RMR will never shut up. This is his life. This blog brings meaning into an otherwise dull life where he gets punked daily I’m sure. Just look at all the tough guy computer talk. Fkn hilarious. This guy’s in here all the time looking for attention. What does that tell you about his personal life? Most of us are too busy to be in here day and night. Some fat punk that hasn’t had any pu$$y in years, I’m sure. Remember, this is the guy that wanted to pork his cousins. lol….This is the guy that made a bet with just about everyone on this blog about JaPorkandBeans being the starter this year, then disappeared under the cover of a new handle.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Two men enter….one man leaves.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 pm
I like Flushed Turds better! lol
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Turd-ell Sands.
He was a guaranteed toilet clogger.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
STL,
We should do it at SD Zoo. We can have lions too! lol
2 men enter, no one leaves!!
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:34 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
STL,
We should do it at SD Zoo. We can have lions too! lol
2 men enter, no one leaves!!
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Good idea. I actually (L)aughed (O)ut (L)oud.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:34 pm
LOL @ Turd El Sands!!! Is he a Spaniard, and can he fight lions?
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:37 pm
All he fights now is the thoughts of his impending death from morbid obesity.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 pm
G’nite O.
Monday morning is coming up soon.
Ugghh.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Priest and Try Some Reality-
You guys are right.
I guess I am just trying to see if there is any Raider goodness left in ol RMR’s little heart.
Is he Darth Vader in Return of The Jedi who has hope for redemption,
or is he The Emperor, who is doomed to annihilation.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Good night STL, and have a good week bro.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Satele played well, Veldeer not so much. At least at LT in the 2q he didn’t.
Campbell (Bruce) had a crushing block in the second half but was otherwise a bit raw.
Murphy was good but still not consistent, We need Chaz and an improved DHB BADLY!
!st unit OL was good based on first and (brief) second drive.
Boller looked sharp and worthy. Campbell was good if not unspectacular in the 1st.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
# Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:28 pm
You guys should come meet in SD. I can be the ref, Thec can watch, and Vegas can be the Bookie (take bets).
Fight!! Fight!! Fight!!!
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No, you’re going to be a little punk hoping that Brian whips me because if I whip him, you’re next.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
ArmChair – RMR will never shut up. This is his life. This blog brings meaning into an otherwise dull life where he gets punked daily I’m sure.
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You’re sure? You can find out, punk. Or are you scared like Brian?
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:14 pm
When I fight I swing on everyone there, even people on my side. Everyone gets socked. So those of you thinking about watching me and B had better have your guards up. Because you’re getting hit. I don’t fight for entertainment. I fight to defend myself and when I’m threatened, everyone in the vicinity’s getting hit. Period
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Priest and Try Some Reality-
You guys are right.
I guess I am just trying to see if there is any Raider goodness left in ol RMR’s little heart.
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I represent good on this blog. It’s you who represents evil. You Davis guys pride yourselves on your evil image. Notice I’m always on the side of good people. You’re always on the side of Al Davis, who you admit is evil.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
# priesttj Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:26 pm
ArmChair
Don’t worry he already has an out if the Raiders do win 8-10 games. It’ll be a fluke or something. Just ignore that dude he can’t see past Jon Gruden. If Jon Gruden’s wife knew about RMR she’d file for divorce claiming infidelity.
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No, if such a crazy thing did happen, and it won’t, but if it did, I would be a man and admit I was wrong. But where will you be when the Raiders lose their 11th game? Gone? Because I’m a man, with class. You’re a girl. Period.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:23 pm
And for the record, to the mods or anyone reading, I was threatened first tonight. You punks are playing a cute game pretending that I was the one starting trouble, when it was your little gay friend Brian who started it. I was just making fun of Al, like everyone does, and this guy talks about meeting up to fight me. So it’s on him. I ONLY FIGHT IN SELF DEFENSE. I never start fights. Only finish them. This is on Brian.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:24 pm
mrs,STFU,my money is w/ B—n,period!He is a Raider fan, and youre NOT! Raider OOOOOOOOOOOOOO,DONT listen to the moron,get him in the parking lot,ask him how hes doing,O ,I forgot, he does NOT attend games! Jacka-s little fella, RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Brian’s a punk because he won’t meet me at a neutral spot, Hendu. Wants me to meet him at the Raider parking lot where he THINKS a bunch of his punk Raider fan sisterhood is going to help him or something. Offered to meet him at a neutral spot. Concord. Since I know the punk doesn’t have a car. He can take BART there. He said no, because it’s too white and doesn’t want to deal with cops. So I told him he could meet me in one of Sac’s diverse areas, like OP or South Side, he said no. It’s Raiders parking lot, or nothing. Because he’s scared and wants to make sure he’s got a constituency there to help him when things get ugly. You want to put your money on that? I’ll take you up on it.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:46 pm
MRS-
I never said I was a DAVIS guy. That’s you making that assumption because you resort to name calling and childish put downs when you can’t intelligently prove your point.
I said that I believe that the Raiders will be 8-8 this year.
It’s a logical opinion based on the fact that we won 5 games last year with the personnel we had despite Davis’ imprint.
So IT IS possible to win even with Al Davis meddling.
Now you take the fact that Jamarcus is gone, our defense is much more talented, and we don’t have Cable over extending himself this season, I believe that it is LOGICAL that we can win more games than last year even with Al Davis’ “meddling.”
Now that is called a logical, sound, argument, based on fact and reasonable inference.
Can you wrap your brain around that RMS, or do I need to say it even simpler for you?
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:50 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:46 pm
MRS-
I never said I was a DAVIS guy. That’s you making that assumption because you resort to name calling and childish put downs when you can’t intelligently prove your point.
I said that I believe that the Raiders will be 8-8 this year.
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OK, so you’re not a Davis guy, you’re a retard. My mistake.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:46 pm
So IT IS possible to win even with Al Davis meddling.
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Not with Tom Cable. Gruden or Kiffin, maybe. But not the puppets we have now.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Your logic is basically that the Raiders will be better because Cable is less involved and Al is more involved? HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s the other way around. You must be brain dead.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:04 am
Night NATION!
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:12 am
B Is Still Da BAUCE Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
# raidersxy Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
How awesome would it be to see both bay area teams back in the playoffs where they belong.
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You got it all wrong bro.
My favorite football team is The Oakland Raiders.
My next favorite team is whoever is playing the Niners that week.
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You always just put things in perspective man! Totally agree….sounds like a guy who fence hops
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Damn way to leave out how I said to beat them in the superbowl. HATERS
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:13 am
LOL. Dirty Raccoon, huh? I scroll up, no recent posts from anyone named Dirty Raccoon. Now you’re saying goodnight to everyone, as if you’ve been here all night. Some troll forget what shape he shifted into? Is that you, Brian?
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:14 am
Wow. We’ve got fans talking Super Bowl now. One decent quarter by the starters in a pre season game where Bears played mostly vanilla cover 2, and it’s super bowl time.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:20 am
Its superbowl time every year! no matter what the faith has to be there. Otherwise failure is the only option. If you wanna tell it like it is go ahead I know how it is. But no matter what the faith will be there because the Saints were not the best team in the NFL last season. They were damn good though which is where this team is heading
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:41 am
I was at the game Saturday night, and now I’m watching it again off my DVR.
My thoughts? The offensive line is going to get Jason Campbell killed.
Mario Henderson and Langston Walker are poor run blockers, and collapse under any pressure whatsoever. Carlisle and Satele have a bad habit of immediately getting pushed back three yards at the snap. At this point looks like Gallery is the only starting offensive lineman earning his paycheck out there.
Veldheer is definitely going to need more time to develop, which is to be expected. But he got abused by Julius Peppers on Saturday.
At the very least they should sign Kevin Mawae, and make a trade for Jared Gaither as soon as he’s healthy. Maybe even give Bruce Campbell some time with the first team at RG next week, and see if there’s any noticeable improvement. Though he’s probably no farther along than Veldheer, it could be worthwhile to get his feet wet now in case Carlisle’s play doesn’t improve down the stretch.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:43 am
ArmChair GM Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:46 pm
MRS-
I never said I was a DAVIS guy. That’s you making that assumption because you resort to name calling and childish put downs when you can’t intelligently prove your point.
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# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:50 pm
OK, so you’re not a Davis guy, you’re a retard. My mistake.
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And right on cue. He proves my point.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:47 am
My point is anyone who thinks Al Davis wins 8 games in today’s NFL without Jon Gruden is retarded.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:49 am
raidersxy Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:20 am
the Saints were not the best team in the NFL last season.
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Of course not. The Raiders were. The refs just screwed them, right? Saints just won the Super Bowl..which is the object of the game. The Super Bowl defines who is the BEST, period. That’s what the playoff system is for. but I know a lot of teams that didn’t win it like to say that the team that did isn’t the best. It’s common. And, THAT is haterism, not me making fun of Al. What you said about the Saints is PRECISELY hating.
August 23rd, 2010 at 4:54 am
Raiders led by Linebacker Wimbley Maul The Bears
By Pat Cowan • on August 22, 2010
The Oakland Raiders left home bound for Chicago to take on the Bears in their second preseason game. Both teams first string offenses struggled in their first games, but the Raiders managed to walk away with a win as their depth of talent has looks to be a strength going into the season. The Raiders would prevail in this one two anchoring a 32-17 victory, as the Raiders made statements in all three phases of the game.
The Raiders got the ball and it immediately became apparent that their offense had made adjustments since their anemic showing a week before. In 10 play – 81 yard drive, quarterback Jason Campbell methodically marched the offense down the field going 5/5 on pass attempts and finishing with a quarterback sneak into the endzone. Campbell would finish the night with 170 yards and an int.
When Bears Quarterback, Jay Cutler started the drive for his offense, the Raiders took no time to intoduce one of their newest acquisitions this year in Kamerion Wimbley. Matter of fact Wimbley intoduced himself to Cutler five times and once to his backup. Wimbleys six sacks brings the Raiders total to twelve in two games.
A couple of miscues and costly turnovers by the Raiders kept the Bears in the game. The Raiders allowed Matt Forte to run for an 89 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Forte ran through the A-gap, a gap that Seymour would have been defending if he had been playing. Also Rookie, Rolondo Mclain over pursued, leaving the hole with no linebacker support. The last line of defense was Safety Michael Huff, who looked just plain silly being frozen in his shoes by a simple juke from Forte.
Another dagger came when a poorly thrown pass by Campbell was intercepted and returned 50 yards setting up a bears touchdown. Campbell threw the ball over the wrong shoulder of Tight End, Zach Miller who had more than a step on the defender to the outside. Another turnover came, when Chris Morris replaced starting Center Samson Satele and snapped it wide to an unsuspecting Campbell.
A blown coverage on a fourth and goal from the 22 yard line gave them the lead before the half.
In the second half, quarterback Kyle Boller proved once again that he is more than up to the challenge to become the backup to Campbell. Boller would finish, 7/9 passing for 55 yards and scored on a 2 yard scamper.
Special teams was the story of the night as the Bears could do very little right. Bad snaps cost them an extra point as well as a field goal. A muffed punt was recovered in the endzone by Raiders special team standout Slade Norris, who wasn’t done for the night as he blocked a punt late in the fourth quarter. The ball bounced out of the endzone giving the Raiders two more points on the scoreboard.
The ground game struggled in the first half for the Raiders, entrenched starter Michael Bush carried 8 times, yielding only 26 yards. Bush also had a catch and run for 24 yards in the first series. Michael Bennett got things going in the second half toting the rock 15 times for 64 yards.
The offensive line did well early on, but faded as the half went on.Early on, the Raiders used offensive gaurd Robert Gallery’s run blocking skills by pull blocking into different holes as they continue to alternate from a zone blocking scheme and powerblocking.Thus far it seems that powerblocking is winning most of the battles at the line.The Bears newest addition Julius Peppers, who is notorious for taking games off and being stellar in others, came to play against the Silver and Black. Offensive Tackle Mario Henderson, held Peppersin check most of the night. Peppers did have one sack when he pushed his way around Raider rookie Jason Veldheer.
Up next it’s the annual Battle of the Bay as the Raiders host the San Fransisco 49ers.
August 23rd, 2010 at 5:13 am
Is it time to give Kevin Mawae a call?
August 23rd, 2010 at 5:48 am
Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:28 pm
You guys should come meet in SD. I can be the ref, Thec can watch, and Vegas can be the Bookie (take bets).
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Opening line:
B the G -180
RMR +200
“Fight” will go to the scorecard:
Yes +450
No -580
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 am
Remember a couple years ago when Langston Walker was cut loose because he was too stupid to remember a snap count and every time we had a third and short situation, he would turn it into a third and long? And now he’s back. And starting? Soon there will be a lot of guys cut from other teams as they trim down their rosters and I would bet that a lot of guys who weren’t good enough to make it onto a good OL on another team will be better than some of the scrubs we have playing on our OL. Langston Walker? Seriously?
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:19 am
Real Monkey Rerard,
I’m next?!
LMAO!!!
I was going to post something here, but I’m still LMAO!!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:23 am
Hendu,
He doesn’t attend games, and I don’t think he can fight. He is calling people out in a blog. He knows the odds of meeting any of us are slim, which makes him feel good knowing he is safe for now.
He is a Biotch Monkey!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:24 am
I was just looking back through some of these posts and realized if you replaced AL Davis’ name with Darth Vader and Tom Cable’s name with Luke Skywalker, the true juvenility of thses conversations comes shining through. Some of you guys bicker like a couple of twelve year olds playing with your light sabers.
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 am
With John Fox’s seat “no longer hot” because of Jerry Richardson’s approach to his contract status, Tom Cable may sit on the hottest seat in football. [Pretty much] every Raiders head coach occupies a high place on the hot seat list. Cable got the job only after Lane Kiffin summarily was dumped early in the 2008 season, and then the Raiders had Cable twist in the wind after the campaign before deciding whether he’d be back for 2009. … He’ll continue to occupy a status that will at times feel like day-to-day employment, especially with Hue Jackson now on board as offensive coordinator. If/when owner Al Davis finally tires of Cable, Jackson will be in position to become the next guy on a chair that’s perched over an eternal flame.
NBCsports.com
2-0 and he’s on the hot seat?
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:30 am
Vegas,
You should also make a fight board.
-1st Block: Will RMR show up?
-2nd Block: is he going to show up in a dress?
-3rd Block: how many slaps before RMR admits Al did some nasty sh!t to his mother.
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 am
Bcz24,
2-0?? I know your not talking about preseason record.
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 am
“– Hue Jackson has the Raiders running screen passes better than any Raiders offensive coordinator in years. If McFadden can’t do some serious damage with the way Oakland executes this play, something’s seriously wrong.”
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Jerry knows…
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 am
Good morning all.
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 am
The Raiders are taking two days off…..are they all fatigued ?
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 am
good morning al
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 am
BSJ,
If I remember correctly you said you would be in attendance for the Bears preseason game.
I bet the Bears wish they had Jon Condo!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:57 am
I’ll bet that the Bears wish they had Wimbley.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:04 am
i bet the first qb we cut is sucked up by the bears!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 am
Until Favre came back (again) I was going for the vikes,but the Bears look a good bet.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 am
I watched the replay the last night, stayed away from all Raider news since saturday morning so I could see them by myself.
I came away very impressed, I figured they had played a decent game but didn’t expect to see them dominate the way they did, I know it’s only pre-season, but it’s a sample of how the team is preparing and there’s a reason they play these games.
- OL: First of all, the Bears defense features 2 of the top 10 DL in the game in Tommie Harris and Julius Peppers, that’s a tough matchup for any OL and I’d say we did fine, Mario Henderson didn’t dominate Peppers but he was able to contain him and Harris did not make any big plays, the Bears got some pressure on Campbell but that was to be expected when facing a unit featuring those two.
- Defense: It’s been said before, but you can’t understimate the fact that we played without our best DL and top two CB’s, it didn’t matter, the defense played a really good game.
We saw Stanford Routt on a Corner blitz, which bodes well for the variables we all want to see.
We saw Wimbley covering one of the toughest matchups for a LB out there in Greg Olsen, a 6′5 255 TE with 4.5 speed who caught 60 balls and 8 TD’s last season.
We saw Tommy Kelly making a difference without Seymour next to him.
We also saw that 89 yard TD run, a play where there was some confusion prior to the snap, Wimbley didn’t know where to line up and McClain had to pull him over to where he was supposed to line up, not an excuse but they were clearly not on the same page on that play.
Jason Campbell made some plays, avoided a couple of sacks and showed he’s capable of leading this offense, he should have taken the sack on that INT but he’s not a perfect QB, he’ll make some bad decisions but overall he should be fine, IMO.
Gotta love the screens, they seem to have nailed that part of the offense already, I’d like to see more rollouts from Campbell, he can really move.
I’m sure I’m forgetting a couple of things but overall, a nice showing by the Raiders and the best thing about it is that the they are starting to build some confidence, a key part of the game.
Later.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 am
oh is favre coming back there been kind of a news blackout on him returning
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 am
Dude Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 am
Bcz24,
2-0?? I know your not talking about preseason record.
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Obviously I am… at what OTHER point in his career has Cable been 2-0. I know the preseason is meaningless but for can we hold the hot seat speculation off until at LEAST the first regular season game.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 am
Fat Kidd,you didn’t know!! They even stopped all the shows in England to go live to the announcement!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 am
by mid season raiders will be talking tom cable extension
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 am
no i didnt know about favre kim kardashian blew her nose is the big headline around here.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 am
Did she look in the hankie afterwards!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 am
no she used a kleenex instead of a pierre cardin.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 am
LOL!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 am
well we get too see dmac the next game!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
and the big fight in parking lot A between rmr an richochet.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 am
Neilb,
My 5 year old daughter stuck/lodged a friggin bead up her nose, lol.
Not quite a pea, but hey, close enough.
Must be in our genes, lol.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 am
My money’s om rmr……lot of anger in that bloke.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 am
At least she did have to go to the hospital. I was able to draw on my prior experience to dislodge it, lol!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 am
Where are all the Tommy Kelly and Stan Routt bashers?
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am
Is she okay J Wiggle?
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 am
I’m here!!
I’m still not Sold on TK, and I would like to see Big John Henderson playing next to Seymour.
Routt played Well last game, but he still Sucks!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 am
I know it’s wrong to laugh but I couln’t help myself.
I am so sorry.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
“couldn’t”
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
Good morning NeilB.
RMR is not angry. He is just confused about being a Hairy Fairy!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
Morning O.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Just finished watching the Bears game….even I can’t find much to complain about!
sweeeeeet!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Time for some dinner.
Have a great Monday everyone.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:58 am
Updated 53
QB – Campbell, Boeller, Grads (3)
RB – Bush, DMac, Bennet (3)
FB – Lawton, Reece (2)
WR – Chaz, Murphy, DHB, JLH, Ford, Watkins (6)
TE – Miller, Meyers, Stewart (3)
OT – Henderson, Walker, Veldheer, Pears (4)
OG – Gallery, Campbell, Carlisle, Barnes (4)
C – Satele, Morris (2)
DE – Houston, Shaugnessy, Richardson (3)
DT – Seymour, Kelly, Bryant, Joseph, Henderson (5)
LB- Wimbley, McClain, Scott, Groves, Brown, Goethel (6)
CB – Nnamdi, CJ, Routt, Ware, McFadden (5)
S – Huff, Branch, Mitchell, Brown (4)
LS – Condo (1)
P – Lechler (1)
K – Jano (1)
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Jwigg: so the “surprise” cuts would be Thomas Howard, Sam Williams & Hiram Eugene?
I like your style!
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:59 am
I was laughing my arsse off Neilb …
So was she. Well after she realized she wasn’t “in trouble”.
How could I be mad at her for that though?
No worries.
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:59 am
Dakota,
Nothing?!?!
What about the Forte run, and Huff doing nothing!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
and I would like to see Big John Henderson playing next to Seymour.
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Did you notice that William Joseph was in the game before Henderson?
Bryant AND Joseph ahead of Big John?????
Wassup with that?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
Wassup RRS!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
Boeller & Meyers don’t exist.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
Hood night Neilb.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 am
What about the Forte run, and Huff doing nothing!
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Marley said it best …
“We also saw that 89 yard TD run, a play where there was some confusion prior to the snap, Wimbley didn’t know where to line up and McClain had to pull him over to where he was supposed to line up, not an excuse but they were clearly not on the same page on that play.”
ONE friggin play where MULTIPLE people looked bad. Although I really thought Houston was being held on the play, and McClain was so worried about taking out the pulling C he over ran the play.
Huff didn’t look good on that ONE play though.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 am
Someone needs to explain the angle of pursuit to Mr Huff… I was more concerned about that one play than excited about everything else. We absolutely cant win giving up plays like that.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 am
What about the Forte run, and Huff doing nothing!
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O: shut up you pot smokin’ hippie!
Mike Huff = Pro Bowl 2011
where was the front seven on that play? eaten alive. the other DB’s? non existent
that left McClain matched up with a center and he got mauled, as expected. I think I told JFB (Vegas) that this would happen …
you’re counting on 1 guy to solve the big plays that come against this run defense and it’s a free safety ???
LOL!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 am
J,
One of two things:
1- the Org is not sold on him, and maybe the other GMs had it right. He can’t contribute that much.
2- He is a vet who doesn’t need the exp like Bryant, but why play him at all then?
What do you think?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:06 am
“A couple of miscues and costly turnovers by the Raiders kept the Bears in the game. The Raiders allowed Matt Forte to run for an 89 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Forte ran through the A-gap, a gap that Seymour would have been defending if he had been playing. Also Rookie, Rolondo Mclain over pursued, leaving the hole with no linebacker support. The last line of defense was Safety Michael Huff, who looked just plain silly being frozen in his shoes by a simple juke from Forte.” ~ Pat Kirwan
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Who was manning the A-Gap in Seymour’s absence?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
We are so far ahead of where we were last year with our CB situation. Instead of converted WR John Holland playing dime corner, we actually have 2 rookies that look solid. Ware made one mistake out there, but made several plays, including STs.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
Huff came from centerfield runnign towards the ball carrier and Forte cut back, where Huff came from and left the entire defense in his tracks … happens all the time. good vision by Forte and blocking by the Bears O-Line
if YOU PEOPLE are expecting Huff to change directions at full speed AND make that tackle you’re crazy and you’ve probably never played football in your life – period
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 am
Stanford Routt played well. His problem has been consistency. Can he do it week in and week out.
I remember the 1st K.C game last year and Nnamdi went out briefly for an injury and then Matt Cassle and Bowe immediately victimized Routt on a deep pass.
Routt has always had the tools…can he put it together and get consistency.
I still see Chris Johnson Starting here
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 am
Who was manning the A-Gap in Seymour’s absence?
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LOL!
Why do you want to know that?
It was a sweep play to the outside with the C pulling. The hole was to HOUSTON’S left side!
Stop reaching!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:07 am
Huff came from centerfield runnign towards the ball carrier and Forte cut back, where Huff came from and left the entire defense in his tracks … happens all the time. good vision by Forte and blocking by the Bears O-Line
if YOU PEOPLE are expecting Huff to change directions at full speed AND make that tackle you’re crazy and you’ve probably never played football in your life – period
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You’re mostly right. By the time Huff got there, Forte was already full-speed ahead anyway.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 am
if YOU PEOPLE are expecting Huff to change directions at full speed AND make that tackle you’re crazy and you’ve probably never played football in your life – period
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Well said!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 am
RR,
You shut your trap you Classless Podunkian!! lol
I know Huff (S) is not to blame for the run, but do you think a starting FS in the NFL should be able to make a Tackle or atleast try?!!?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 am
LOL
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
Sorry Rock I disagree. I HAVE played football. Im telling you Huff broke a cardinal rule. He ran straight at his man, which was why that simple inside step by forte evaded him. Its called the Angle of Pursuit. He did not follow it. It was a bad play by Huff and you are being ridiculous in defending him. It wasnt his fault that Forte got past the front 7, it WAS his fault that he got burned.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
BTW, I like Huff a lot, but not at FS. I want him to play NB, CB, and FS on passing downs only!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
I still see Chris Johnson Starting here
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You and me both.
But so far (and I do understand it’s early) he hasn’t been beat ONE TIME in these preseason games. And more importantly, he hasn’t been the victim of the yellow hankie!
Really like the rookies!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
Ware made one mistake out there, but made several plays, including STs.
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Why was Ware covering Johnnie Knox with Cutler at QB anyways ???
how do you leave the Bears best WR uncovered in the endzone? sounds like a Routt/Eugene type of mistake, but at least this kid is a rookie and hopefully he’ll learn from it!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:14 am
RR,
We have seen your pic, and there is no way you played football unless you were a K or P!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:15 am
We have seen your pic, and there is no way you played football
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6′1″ 185 when I got married.
what is Nick Miller ???
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
O,
The Henderson situation is surprising to me, to be honest. I thought he would at least be the #3 DT in the rotation. I couldn’t believe we saw William Joseph in before Henderson.
With that said, I guess Waufle wants some guys in there who can actually move. Henderson had ZERO movement despite him clogging up his spot. And we’re talking against backup players here. He would get off the ball and just stay engaged around the LOS. If the ball didn’t come right at him, he was no wher near the play.
I don’t know man. Hard to read.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
So you were fast enough to play WR or DB? Too small to play anything else.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 am
BSJ,
If I remember correctly you said you would be in attendance for the Bears preseason game.
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My Bears fan buddy backed out last minute, so I didn’t make it. Punk had the fear!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 am
that left McClain matched up with a center and he got mauled, as expected.
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LOL!
Back handed propoganda here!
McClain did NOT get mauled at all. That was a helluva collision. McClain thought the C had the ball as he ran RIGHT PAST Forte, lol!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 am
Raider O: why are you so curious about my personal life?
are you dating BSJ, TW or RMR?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:20 am
RR,
I’m playing bro. I don’t care if you played football or not. Jabustus played football his entire life, but he stills lacks football knowledge.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:21 am
McClain thought the C had the ball
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LOL!
really ???
I’ve never seen a 300 pound white dude at RB before …
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:22 am
RRS,
Just a rookie mistake man. Dude got caught looking in that backfield. Initial coverage was outstanding! Cutler should have been sacked but dodged Wimbley and then avoided Cooper at the last minute.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
J,
He is listed 3rd on the depth chart, so I don’t understand why he is not playing with the 1st unit.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
It was crazy RRS, lol.
You know I had the “clicker” going on that play. Slow mo and all. It’s like McClain made up his mind really early that he was going to take out the C. Even Plunkett mentioned it saying McClain over ran the play.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:25 am
funny people talk about Huff’s angle of pursuit, but not McClain’s …
wasn’t that the knock on Capt Kirk?
overrunning plays?
put Goethel in
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 am
what is Nick Miller ???
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Not looking good for Nick the Quick. Might be able to hit the PS.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 am
wasn’t that the knock on Capt Kirk?
overrunning plays?
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No!
Kirk NEVER made up his mind to attack the pulling C and just take him out. I don’t think I saw him do that one time.
Really should’ve been more Raiders swarming to the ball. McClain met the C right near the LOS, not 5 yds downfield, a la Kirky.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 am
Not looking good for Nick the Quick. Might be able to hit the PS
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Jwigg: the kid seems hungry and he was catching some passes in camp for sure
Jerry Mac talked about him even getting a few carries last offseason. PS sounds like the perfect place for him. Kellen Heard & David Nixon too
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 am
Jwigg: you know Morrison would have slammed Forte in the backfield for a loss of 4 on that play …
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 am
Stevie Brown too if he cant crack the final 53, imo.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:32 am
On that Forte play, I thought it was McClain that over ran the play?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 am
I live in Manhattan and I was wondering if anyone knew of any Raiders bars I could watch the games at in NYC. I could easily just go to a random place and ask for them to put the game on but I’d rather watch it with other Raiders fans instead of in a sea of giants/jets/eagles/cowboys/flavor of the month team fans. I appreciate any help I can get with this.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 am
Huff has been in the league for 4 years, R McClain is playing in his 1st season, and it’s only the his 2nd game as a pro!!
You People need to play madden before you talk football!! lol
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
I’m a Skins fan. How about a Haynesworth-Seymour trade? Fat Albert is a pain in the butt but one of the 2-3 best tackles in the league in a 4-3. Seymour would rather come back east and you’ll probably lose him next year anyway.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
on the Forte TD run, at least one of two things happened
A. McClain messed up
B. the D-Line should have done a better job up front
which is it?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:40 am
How about a Haynesworth-Seymour trade?
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I would have made this trade a while back. I even mentioned it
now that Houston is a solid starting DE and Seymour is taking on a leadership role i’m not so sure we need Fat Albert
it all depends on the play of TK and the health of John Henderson
on paper, this looks good:
UT: Kelly, Bryant
NT: Haynesworth, Henderson
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:42 am
-4 seasons = 4 INTS!!!
-Tackling is not his strength.
Be was on the trade block, and Cable started Eugene over him in 08.
Those are the Facts.
I still think Huff is a great talent. The man can cover, so let his strength, and put him in position to make plays.
Let him play NB, CB, and FS on passing downs only. He will get us 5/6 INTs EASY. He has good hands.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
Cable started Eugene over him in 08
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Cable is an idiot
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
Seymour > Fat Albert!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:44 am
Jwigg: you know Morrison would have slammed Forte in the backfield for a loss of 4 on that play …
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Well I was actually looking at the play by play recap of the Jags/Miami game to see what your boy Kirk was up to. Made a tackle after a 5 yds run by the RB, another tackle on Brandon Marshall after a 1st down catch, and one last tackle on Williams after a 1st down catch.
Sounds more like the Kirk we all know, lol.
And his defense was down 24-12 at the half by the way.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 am
I’m a Skins fan. How about a Haynesworth-Seymour trade?
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No thanks!
We can do John Henderson and a future #4, MAYBE.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
RR,
Yes he is!!
I was watching the skins game, and Albert was being pushed around by 2nd & 3rd unit players.
Fat Albert plays ONLY when he wants to. We need Seymour. He is our UT, so now we need to add a DT (if TK doesn’t play well).
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
It would be a tough task for any safety to just make that tackle on Forte, but you have to make him move his feet a little, slow down from top speed, and maybe get a hand on him, so someone from behind can drag him down and leave it at a 25 yard gain, and not an 89 yard play.
I doubt Huff would tell you he can’t make that play or anything different from what I said.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
which is it?
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C. Wimbley can’t get blown up, or pinched as Jerry put it by Greg frickin Olsen.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
Wimbley got caught out of position. Waufle will fix.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
J,
I like Hebderson and TK more that Albert now. He was being worked by 2nd and 3rd team players.
He has no pride!!!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
garcia Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
I’m a Skins fan. How about a Haynesworth-Seymour trade? Fat Albert is a pain in the butt but one of the 2-3 best tackles in the league in a 4-3. Seymour would rather come back east and you’ll probably lose him next year anyway.
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I with Rockstar…I would have made the trade earlier because I wasn’t sure if Seymour was committed to being here.
But now, I would pass…Seymour riding in on the bus with the rookies and his taking leadership of this defense and responsibility makes him the perfect guy.
Haymesworth has health problems to boot. Nope…you all can keep him
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
McClain was taken out by a 6 time Pro Bowl center who may be in the HOF when his career is over.
Tough to ask a guy who has played 35 or so preseason snaps to win that advantage.
Kruetz has made a helluva living, and a name for himself taking out MLB’s.
McClain did overrun it a tad, but to think he is going to maul Olin Kruetz and make the tackle at the LOS would to think he is Dick Butkus 2.0 at 21 years old!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
J Wiggle Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
which is it?
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C. Wimbley can’t get blown up, or pinched as Jerry put it by Greg frickin Olsen.
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J Wiggle,
This team has to fix that stuff. Looked like last year. Those big plays on defense has killed this team in the past. Last year people were saying “this is a good defense if not for the big plays”…those plays count. Give up a 20 yarder here and there…but these long-azz runs have to go.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
I doubt Huff would tell you he can’t make that play or anything different from what I said.
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Forte shook Huff up, plain and simple. Too bad he ended up in a one on one situation in the open field with a decent RB. If that same scenario happens week 1, CJ2K score as well. Even if the S is Branch or Mitchell.
We need to figure out how to get Bush and Dmac in those scenarios!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
I like Hebderson
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Who ?????
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
to think he is going to maul Olin Kruetz and make the tackle at the LOS would to think he is Dick Butkus 2.0 at 21 years old!!
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Top 10 draft pick.
Patrick Willis or Ray Lewis (5 years ago) would have made the play, true or false ???
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:56 am
If that same scenario happens week 1, CJ2K score as well. Even if the S is Branch or Mitchell.
We need to figure out how to get Bush and Dmac in those scenarios!
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Agreed 100 percent
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:56 am
McClain was taken out by a 6 time Pro Bowl center who may be in the HOF when his career is over.
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a 6 time Pro Bowl C was actually taken out by McClain!
McClain was the intiator of all of that.
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 am
Patrick Willis and Ray Lewis didn’t take any on future HOF C and the RB and make a tackle in their secound preseason game.
Should have he took outKreutz in a better position, yes. Should he have made the play? No.
Would have Morrison made the play? True of false?
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 am
Worst part of the game was Atkinson trying to say Rolando McClain’s name.
Uhh.. Rolando…..uhhhhhh……. Ralondo….uhhh
Terrible!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 am
Would have Morrison made the play? True of false?
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LOL!
we already went over this mang.
of course he would have
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 am
He overpursued the play instead of maintaining his gap. The coaching staff will go over in films im sure of it.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
Patrick Willis and Ray Lewis didn’t take any on future HOF C and the RB and make a tackle in their secound preseason game.
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JFB: are you sure?
as Jwigg would say “Back handed propoganda here!”
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
SnB,
I agree with your take on the “Big Plays”. With all the good feeling about our defense, we were still down 14-13 at the half!
Although I will concede that I don’t see those 2 plays happening often. Houston won’t be getting doubled on that play with Seymour next to him, and I don’t see Wimbley losing a battle with the TE too often. We may have some “rookie moments” from McClain though.
Also don’t see Ware being in when it counts, so no worries.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 am
Worst part of the game was Atkinson trying to say Rolando McClain’s name.
Uhh.. Rolando…..uhhhhhh……. Ralondo….uhhh
Terrible!!
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Wifey happened to be in the room and laughed her fuggin arsse off! She litterally asked if he was drunk.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Like I said, you guys complained about the Dallas commentators last week, lol.
Imagine what non Raider fans think about guys like Papa and Atkinson?!?!?
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
Bush 1000yds rushing?
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:04 am
Suede, with 20 plus carries a game possibly.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
Uhh.. Rolando…..uhhhhhh……. Ralondo….uhhh
Terrible!!
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LMFAO!
Awww man, I am cracking up!
That Atkinson cat is HILARIOUS!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
J,
Henderson!!! I got my purse ready!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:06 am
That Atkinson cat is HILARIOUS!
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Atkinson = KoolKell
Print That
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
Jwigg: I can’t go back and watch it again (from work)
who was subbing for Seymour on the Forte TD run?
Henderson, Bryant, Joseph ???
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 am
Ol Georgie seems to get worse year after year…
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 5:48 am
Raider O Says:
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:28 pm
You guys should come meet in SD. I can be the ref, Thec can watch, and Vegas can be the Bookie (take bets).
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Opening line:
B the G -180
RMR +200
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JFB, What time does your book open and what are the limits ?
I love ‘middles’ and free money.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
Henderson!!! I got my purse ready!
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Easy there mayne!
I expected Henderson to be no less than #3 on the depth chart. Just saying maybe Waufle has different ideas. And if you think back to his terrorizing Dlines in NY, he had guys like Justin Tuck playing DT. Maybe guys like Henderson don’t fit what he is trying to do?
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
the work coffee is so disgusting … i’m seriously beginning to wonder if they import those coffee “beans” from a monkeys butt somewhere in South Africa
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:11 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 am
Jwigg: I can’t go back and watch it again (from work)
who was subbing for Seymour on the Forte TD run?
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SnB already tried that, lol.
See post 323
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
Atkinson is my 2nd fav Raider.
J Tatum was/is/will always be #1!!
RIP Tatum!!
Go Buckeyes!!! Destroy Preppie Mich again!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 am
SnB already tried that, lol.
See post 323
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he’s a smart man, that deserves an honest answer
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:18 am
ESPN is reporting that former Niner receiver Brandon Jones has signed with Seattle, choosing the Seahawks over the Raiders and the Vikings
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:18 am
J,
I don’t remember him Tuck playing DT. I do remember he played some LB when they had USI & Mike at DEs.
I don’t watch a lot of their games. I hate the Giants & Pats as much as I hate the Dischargers.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
Was just typing in how Murphy playing like a No. 1 receiver until first-down catch went right through his hands
Satele hurt and there’s a bad snap on next play — but it’s on Campbell who took eyes off ball and not backup center Morris
Wow. Veldheer just threw around Peppers like a rag doll
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
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any thoughts?
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
O: Tuck never played LB for the G-Men
just DE & DT. it’s obvious you haven’t watched many (or any) or thier games. LOL
since you’re so high all the time I’m gonna call you Method O
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
TK played well in those 2 preseason games. Can he do this for an entire season? If he can’t, then we have Bryant and Henderson to rotate next to Seymour.
Seymour should never leave the field. When he needs water, we should call a TO.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:24 am
Lay off George Atkinson , he just likes his Cadillac margaritas.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
I think he did RR. That year they had MS and Usi, I think he played OLB in some situations, but I could be wrong since I hate the Giants and don’t watch many of their games. One of my friends is a huge Giants fan, so I have to watch 1/2 games every season.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
I study high!!!
I take me tests high!!!
I get high scores!!!
3.61 total GPA, and 4.0 last semester.
I remember what I have to, and I try to forget everything else!! lol
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 am
Defensive tackle Tommy Kelly took it down a notch, mentioning the 89-yard touchdown run the Raiders gave up to Matt Forte.
“Yeah, we have the train pointed in the right direction,” he said. “We have to realize it is preseason, take it for what it is worth. We need to try and get better. I’m disappointed we gave up that big run.”
The Raiders’ run defense that had looked good against Dallas a week ago was a step slow all night. Chicago ran for 141 yards on 11 carries in the first half and 174 yards on 25 carries in the game.
“A win again is good,” Cable said, “but not very pleased with the overall sloppiness of the game.”
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S&B: more of the same ???
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
RAIDER NATION GOOD MORNING!!
Well, well, well, the plan is starting to show it’s true picture.
Let me begin.
First, but before I start of what my lil old eyes saw. Why are you all stressing over the missed play by Huff or McClain. I honestly believe, McClain doesn’t make that mistake again. Why, he will learn that his best play was to go down the line in a lateral stride and meet the RB at the point of attack, instead of closing the gap.
The next impressive player on that play was Tyvon Branch. Did you see him go in that play, take out the block and then turn around and almost catch Forte. That was some impressive speed, having passed Huff along the way. Either Huff was slowing down or Branch has another gear in those legs. Watch the replay and see number 33 just come out of know where, in pursuit.
Screen plays are hard to develop. Raiders have not screened well in a long time. This will hold the LB’S and lineman in most yardage situations, that was good timed screens.
Jacoby Ford is not a slot guy. Some of you can disagree with me. Ford played the “X” WR in the game. He will back up DHB, and JLH in that order. Schilens (if he ever gets healthy) is the starting “Z” WR and his back up is Murphy.
The “Y” WR has been a combination of Murphy, Figurs, Watkins, Miller, yes Zach Miller.
The offense will based on the set of downs and personnel will have no main “Y” WR all the time.
Look for Meyers in the game, the same time as Miller for pass protection and run blocking when Miller is the “Y” receiver.
Couple of notes about Miller. The interception by JC, was a good defensive play, the lineman for the Bears hit his hand, and the direction of the ball lost its accuracy. With more time like a nano second, JC throws the ball inside of the coverage and it’s a TD.
The next almost TD, to Miller was when JC threw the ball to Watkins in the corner of the end zone, at the last second Miller breaks towards the post and again is open, this time with a safety on him. JC needs to trust Miller and throw the ball to the inside and he will be open to catch another TD. The throw to Watkins was high and to much coverage for a completion. I’m pretty sure on film review, he will see the play differently.
We out played Chicago’s number one’s big time. I don’t think it was any lack on Chicago’s part, they had effort, we just were faster, quicker and more athletic.
I believe Ware has some potential. I just don’t know if he will make the final 53 man roster. I see McFadden was behind Ware, in the chart of players who played in certain situations. McFadden seems perfect for the slot, quicker than Ware. I just know when the season starts one of those two will be in many packages, whether the nickle or dime. They need some more work.
Goethel, is interesting, back up Mike right now. Has more speed than many of us thought. I hope they work him eventually on the SAM side also, he will be able to cover tight ends as soon as he develops the understanding of a passing game, meaning identifying routes.
Bush, needs a fullback lead. I’v said this many times. I’m real concerned we have no fullback to lead. Daniels, is definetly practice squad player, he needs a year of seasoning to maybe be, the fullback next year.
The improvement was there. You guys who were worried about no blitzing, push that aside, we will blitz in certain situations. The last two games they have zone blitzed, with Bryant the lineman backing out in pass coverage, as well as corner blitz and the WILL lineback blitz.
Keep it going, good start, just keep on improving. Long season. Remember it’s how you finish not start.
Keep the faith.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
RR, the work coffee im sippin on is pretty f’n bad too. i swear it tastes different everyday…no amount of creamer or sugar can get it right.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Raider O Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
I study high!!!
I take me tests high!!!
I get high scores!!!
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And I like me some exclamation points!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Is Darren McFadden Turning Into JaMarcus Russell?
By Ryan Lester (Featured Columnist) on August 23, 2010 1
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Gregory Shamus/Getty Images No, I don’t expect Darren McFadden to put on a bunch of weight and start sippin’ sizzurp. He is, however, starting to enter Bust Territory. In two seasons, McFadden has run for a mere 856 yards with five rushing touchdowns.
He has salvaged some of his reputation by adding 530 receiving yards, but 1,386 total yards should be a single-season output for a guy that ran for 4,590 yards (nearly 5,000 total yards) with 41 touchdowns (plus two receiving and seven passing) and became the fourth pick of the 2008 draft.
McFadden missed his second straight preseason game because of a hamstring injury, which is troubling for a guy that has missed seven games in his first two seasons. Not only is he missing the games, but he’s missing practice, which could cement Michael Bush as the Raiders’ primary ball carrier.
Bush was the better runner last year, averaging 4.8 yards on 123 carries compared to McFadden’s 3.4 average on 104 carries. McFadden is better at catching the ball out of the backfield, but if he’s not careful, he could find himself relegated to third-down duty. Bush’s size (6’1″, 245 lbs) already makes him a better fit for the tough carries near the goal line. Rock Cartwright could also get some of those carries.
Despite the lofty expectations everybody have for McFadden, he has only topped 74 rushing yards once in his career, and that came in Week Two of his rookie season. Only twice in his career has he had more than 14 carries. It’s like they don’t even know how to use him.
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images For some reason McFadden has yet to attempt a pass in the NFL. Correct me if I’m wrong, but he was running the WildHog formation in college, so why not play to his strengths? Makes no sense to me, especially when your starting quarterback’s passer rating and completion percentage were hovering around 50.
I would love to see McFadden get his act together, but my optimism is wearing thin. That sentiment isn’t shared with fellow fantasy footballers though, as his ADP is 78 (32nd RB). It’s actually a few spots higher than Michael Bush (83, 34). I’m sorry, but the sixth pick of the seventh round needs to offer a little more certainty for my tastes.
Currently I have McFadden as my 43rd ranked running back (click to see my rankings), but that number will go even lower if he doesn’t get his act together. Plus people will start using air quotes when they call him “Run” DMC.
What are your thoughts on Darren McFadden?
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:34 am
Jacoby Ford is not a slot guy. Some of you can disagree with me. Ford played the “X” WR in the game. He will back up DHB, and JLH in that order. Schilens (if he ever gets healthy) is the starting “Z” WR and his back up is Murphy.
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Dell: excellent observation
I’ll pass this along to my boy Thec
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Speaking of school, I have to leave to buy books for next semester. I know I can get them cheaper online, but I love my Aztecs.
Later Gents. You too RR. lol
Aztecs!!
Buckeyes!!
Raiders!!!
Saved the best for last.
Top 10 Defense!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
O: have fun at So Cal’s academy of dance for metro males
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
To all my Raider brothers.
Condo is not a “WASTED ROSTER SPOT” Did you see Chicago’s back up LS and Short snapper. It’s not easy to do. Desmond Clark just didn’t start snapping, he’s been a back up in Denver and now in Chicago.
Wow, two low snaps, and those of you who think let’s place anybody in there, maybe you’ll “GET” it. You know who you are.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 am
Only twice in his career has he had more than 14 carries. It’s like they don’t even know how to use him.
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ray: this says it all, doesn’t it ???
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:40 am
We still need a starting center, desperately!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
And to think, Raiders left tackle Mario Henderson was actually a little worried about his matchup with All-Pro Bears defensive end Julius Peppers.
Henderson and Oakland’s offensive line pushed around Chicago’s defensive front on a game-opening 81-yard drive. Jason Campbell had time to complete his first five passes for 89 yards. The Raiders actually gained 96 yards due to holding and false start penalties on guard Robert Gallery.
Henderson had a false start penalty himself later, but the left side did a good job on Peppers and defensive tackle Tommie Harris.
“We used Mario and (Jared) Veldheer at left tackle and Gallery at left guard,” Cable said. “The three of them did some nice things. … Certainly, the two guys that are factors for them weren’t.”
Rookie Veldheer manhandled Peppers on his first play in the second quarter. Peppers got his revenge on the next series, turning the corner on Veldheer and knocking the ball out of Campbell’s hands.
-Vittorio Tafur (SF Gate)
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
r8eray Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Is Darren McFadden Turning Into JaMarcus Russell?
………..CHECK HIS LOCKER FOR PURPLE DRANK!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
CHECK HIS LOCKER FOR PURPLE DRANK!!!
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fatty: check your buttcheeks for a Dallas Cowboys tattoo
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
LMFAO!! You guys are funny…great way to start the day!
RR, agree…this will be his last chance to prove he could be productive!
Maybe even if he stays healthy for 16 games I might, just might give it to him!!
Remember…just might!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Wassup Dell!
Got in 3 rounds of gold this past week!
5 year old wants to come with me, lol!
One of those YES!, uh NO! things, lol.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:49 am
So if Henderson AND Veldheer are both playing well, how about getting the best 5 guys on the field?!?!
Start Veldheer at C!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 am
CHECK HIS LOCKER FOR PURPLE DRANK!!!
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fatty: check your buttcheeks for a Dallas Cowboys tattoo
………………THE MONKEY SPEAKS!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
I was at the game Saturday night, and now I’m watching it again off my DVR.
My thoughts? The offensive line is going to get Jason Campbell killed.
Mario Henderson and Langston Walker are poor run blockers, and collapse under any pressure whatsoever. After eight years in the league, Langston Walker still can’t figure out the snap count. Carlisle and Satele have a bad habit of immediately getting pushed back three or more yards as soon as the ball is snapped. At this point looks like Gallery is the only starting offensive lineman earning his paycheck out there. In fact, if you watch the game, you’ll notice that Gallery is the only one keeping his man anywhere close to the LOS, with the rest of the offensive line
folding on either side of him.
Veldheer is definitely going to need more time to develop, which is to be expected. But he got abused by Julius Peppers on Saturday.
At the very least they should sign Kevin Mawae, and make a trade for Jared Gaither as soon as he’s healthy. Maybe even give Bruce Campbell some time with the first team at RG next week, and see if there’s any noticeable improvement. Though he’s probably no farther along than Veldheer, it could be worthwhile to get his feet wet now in case Carlisle’s play doesn’t improve down the stretch.
A legitimate fullback will also help the run game. Should Tony Richardson get released by the Jets, the Raiders need to make a move. He’s a great locker room presence and still plays like he has a lot left in the tank. With him and Marcel Reece on the roster, the Raiders should be in a decent position at fullback.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
Did all the people who are saying Veldheer played well actually watched the game? He held his own on some snaps, which is admirable against Julius Peppers. But he’s got a long way to go still. He gave up that sack/fumble, and several other plays could have easily gone the same way if Campbell didn’t start running.
I can see Veldheer being a pretty damned good player eventually, but he has a way to go before being a starting-caliber player in the NFL.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
-Our D has no holes and can be as good as any in the league depending on if our O gives us a chance to win
-Jason Cambell was solid. His numbers would have been better if not for dropped Murphy pass and Miller falling down on a route (don’t remember if the Marcel Reece drop was thrown by Jason or Kyle)
-I think it was Veldheer getting burned by Peppers for a sack
-Bruce Cambpell was solid in both run blocking and pass protection
-We need to keep Higgins and Ford, at least one should emerge as the comp should be good for both of them
-Lot of depth, Mcclain, Houston, Walter Mcfadden, Goethel have all made big plays
Vincent Jackson situation will not help San Diego, they’re D is getting old and Merriman is a non-factor, division championship is looking less far fetched
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
J Wiggle Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Wassup Dell!
Got in 3 rounds of gold this past week!
5 year old wants to come with me, lol!
One of those YES!, uh NO! things, lol.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
The “next Tiger”, maybe.I’m doing well. I say buy the 5 year old some clubs and let’s get this thing started, Dad.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am
Raider Dell Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
J Wiggle Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Wassup Dell!
Got in 3 rounds of gold this past week!
5 year old wants to come with me, lol!
One of those YES!, uh NO! things, lol.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
The “next Tiger”, maybe.I’m doing well. I say buy the 5 year old some clubs and let’s get this thing started, Dad.
……………you want him to be like tiger,tiger cant keep his pecker in his pants!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
Outside of that 89-yard run the defensive line looked solid again. I know a lot of people are concerned that Rolando McClain got blocked but that’s what happens in the NFL. Sometimes the offensive line wins, and Olin Kreutz has been one hell of a center for the Bears for many years. McClain’s a rookie, but he has a good head on his shoulders. Guaranteed he’ll learn from that and correct his mistakes next time.
It looked like a safety blitz, and Tyvon just got pushed outside. Plus Michael Huff over-pursued the ball carrier, as per usual. Although that’s not the easiest tackle to make one-on-one, that’s why the Raiders selected Huff at #7 in the first round. He’s supposed to be the last line of defense.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
Huff cant tackle to save his life. How do you think Schweigert would have fared on that one? Broken ankles perhaps?
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 am
Heck, I’m hoping she’s the next Elin, lol!
500 million ?!?!? for 5 years work??????
Seriously though, bought her some clubs when she was 3. She’s been to the range and putting greens a lot.
Now she wants to actually go out with me for 18 holes.
Don’t know if I’m ready for that.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 am
you want him to be like tiger,tiger cant keep his pecker in his pants!!!
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fat idiot: Jwigg is talking about his daughter
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 am
I’m still wondering if A.J. Smith would even accept a bid for Marcus McNeil by the Raiders. If he can be snagged for a 2nd round pick, it would be worthwhile. Even if the Raiders draft offensive line help with that pick next season, there’s no guarantee he’d be a day one contributor like McNeil would.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 am
Some thoughts on Sat nite’s game and Jason Campbell’s play.
I missed the beginning of this game and started watching with the score already 10-0 Raids, so I guess I missed Campbell’s best play.
What I did see from him was somewhat less than inspiring.
Overall I liked JC’s pocket presence and liked the way he moved to avoid the pass rush. He’s more mobile than I thought and I liked the way he ran for a first down and knew just where the sticks were to get another series of downs.
What I didn’t like was his accuracy throwing upfield when on the move and under duress. On one play he scrambled forward and didn’t seem aware whether he had passed the line of scrimmage, didn’t seem to know whether he wanted to pass or not or where he was going to go if he did throw it. Very indecisive and ultimately made a poor choice.
With the state of our OL it’s a safe assumption that JC is going to be under alot of pressure. He’s going to need to make things happen with his feet, make smart decisions and show an ability to throw accurately on the move.
I’m still very concerned about his ability to throw accurate intermediate and long passes. He throws a great short pass and I can’t remember a Raider team running screens so effectively. I can readily see why he had a very good completion percentage as a Skin. If he can throw an accurate intermediate pass, the Raids should be able to gain chunks of yardage, score some points and that’s going to be the key to this season.
There’s little doubt in my mind that we’re going to be very solid on defense. Special teams will be fine. Kicking game one of the best in the NFL.
It’s going to come down to whether Campbell can show he’s a complete QB. A QB capable of overcoming a very questionable OL and an inexperienced, although talented, WR corps.
Can he make it happen ? I don’t know. My gut feeling is he’s not the long term solution at QB.
But it’s sure nice to feel we have a chance after enduring JaMoron.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 am
you want him to be like tiger,tiger cant keep his pecker in his pants!!!
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fat idiot: Jwigg is talking about his daughter
…………….he wants his daughter to be tiger woods rhat going too require a couple operations.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 am
that’s why the Raiders selected Huff at #7 in the first round. He’s supposed to be the last line of defense.
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TCMA: Huff was drafted for his tackling skills?
doubtful, that’d make him ANOTHER 1st round bust
However – he is the 2nd best cover man on the team and I’m fairly certain he’ll make the Pro Bowl this year if the pass rush continues to wreak havoc on opposing QB’s
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:09 am
fat kidd Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:07 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 am
you want him to be like tiger,tiger cant keep his pecker in his pants!!!
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fat idiot: Jwigg is talking about his daughter
…………….he wants his daughter to be tiger woods rhat going too require a couple operations.
…………..she will have too have a addadicktoome
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
I can see Veldheer being a pretty damned good player eventually, but he has a way to go before being a starting-caliber player in the NFL.
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I think you are the only person who has that take. Everyone else would tend to disagree.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
fatty: I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to talk about Jwigg’s daughter that way
I’m guessing he’s not amused …
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
brb …
hold it down RRS!
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 am
RaiderRockstar
The free safety in the Cover 0/Cover 1/One-deep safety defensive scheme is the last line of defense. The idea is that you stack the box with eight defenders to stop the run, and that anyone who somehow gets past them gets cleaned up by the FS.
That free safety has to be a center fielder who not only has ball skills, but can tackle. Huff has neither. He doesn’t have to lay the wood on every hit, but he should be able to wrap up the ball carrier and get him down before he breaks free for a touchdown.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
fatty: I don’t think
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am
Only twice in his career has he had more than 14 carries. It’s like they don’t even know how to use him.
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In the first 3 games of last season, Darren had 41 carries (1 short of averaging 14 a game) for 148 yards (about 3.2 ypc) and 4 fumbles!!!
He is right we don’t know how to use him. We are giving him way too many carries.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
I think you are the only person who has that take. Everyone else would tend to disagree.
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Well, everyone else can have their takes I suppose. But I saw Jared Veldheer with his back right up against Jason Campbell on all but a few of the snaps he played with the first team. Luckily, Jason Campbell can use his feet and has better pocket awareness than you-know-who.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
Huff and Pro Bowl do not belong in the same sentence.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:20 am
TCMA: Huff is only 1 of 11 guys who didn’t stop Matt Forte on that play
as pointed out earlier, McClain & Wimbley were probably the most to blame. Plus whatever DT was subbing for Richard Seymour (responsible for the A gap)
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 am
Watched the play last night. Bryant was in for Seymour. He got taken out by Roberto Garza. Olsen blocked Wimbley. Houston got double-teamed. Kreutz blocked McClain. Branch got pushed to the outside by either Manumaleuna or a receiver (can’t remember).
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 am
Put me down as someone who didn’t think Veldheer showed that well.
He got completely abused by Peppers on one play, and mainly held on for dear life the rest of the time.
Mario was light-years better.
Only way Veldheer is starting is maybe at C, and I look forward to him getting some run there this weekend.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 am
The Minnesota Vikings are on the verge of reuniting two of their former division rivals from Green Bay.
Javon Walker should be a long shot to make the Vikings, but if Minnesota is counting on anything from the receiver the team might have more worries at the position than thought, Kevin Seifert writes. Blog
Less than a week after former Packers quarterback Brett Favre decided to return for another season in Minnesota, the Vikings are planning on signing former Packers wide receiver Javon Walker on Monday, a source close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Walker experienced his greatest success with Favre as his quarterback and Minnesota is hoping for more of the same.
Walker, whose only Pro Bowl season came in 2004 with the Packers when Favre was his quarterback, hasn’t had a 1,000-yard receiving season since 2006 when he was with the Denver Broncos.
Walker, however, clashed with Favre before he left the Packers in a trade after the 2005 season. Favre torched Walker for skipping the Green Bay Packers’ 2005 minicamp. Walker was seeking a new contract at the time.
A year later, Walker asked the Packers to trade him in part because of Favre’s comments. The Broncos acquired Walker from Green Bay for a second-round pick in the 2006 draft.
Denver cut Walker after the 2007 season because he had major problems with his knees and lost his ability to separate from defenders. The Oakland Raiders, however, gave him a six-year, $55 million deal with $16 million in guaranteed money.
Oakland released Walker this offseason after two unproductive seasons with the team.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
TCMA: swap Desmond Bryant for Seymour or Henderson
does Forte still go untouched for 8-12 yards before Huff tries to close in?
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Mario was marginally better than Veldheer, definitely. Some plays he was pretty impressive. Others he had lapses in concentration.
One thing both Henderson and Veldheer did several times last night is they let Peppers make a move to the outside and then beat them to the inside, driving Campbell from the pocket.
That said, Veldheer had impressive moments too. Obviously he has a ways to go, but next season, and perhaps even has the season goes on, I see him becoming a solid contributor. Kid’s got a lot to learn first.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 am
TCMA: swap Desmond Bryant for Seymour or Henderson
does Forte still go untouched for 8-12 yards before Huff tries to close in?
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Maybe, maybe not. From that position, whoever it was would have to penetrate the line almost immediately and get Forte in the backfield to stop that play. The blockers were going off right tackle, so it would have been up to Kelly, Houston, McClain, Wimbley, and Branch if the play was going to be stopped for a minimal gain.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:34 am
IMO, It was just a well-executed run by the Bears, they got a pro bowl center on a rookie MLB, got away with a slight hold by the TE and Forte made his man wiff.
Really, the only shot was to have Huff slow down Forte and cause it to be a 25 yard instead of an 89 yard run.
Debating what would happen with this DT or that is pointless.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:36 am
it would have been up to Kelly, Houston, McClain, Wimbley, and Branch if the play was going to be stopped for a minimal gain.
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TCMA: my point exactly
you named 5 guys more responsible than Huff
if you’re trying to eliminate “big plays” against the run on D, you need to stop them with the front seven, 5 yards beyond or behind the LOS – not blame the free safety because it looks like a 1-on-1 matchup on the highlite reel!
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 am
Rockster please stop. Huff really isn’t that good bro.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Yeah really all I’m disappointed about on that play is that Huff wasn’t able to stop it from being a touchdown. It would have been a 20-yard run or more anyway because the Bears blocked well (one of the two or three times their starting offensive line actually came through), but Forte made Huff look downright silly.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 am
Anyone think there’s a chance Huff gets traded or cut if there’s no market for him ?
How much $$$ do the Raids save if they dump him ?
I seem to recall Al inferring that Huff was an Art Shell draft pick. Al might not be too enamored with Huff.
The way Forte blew past him and was pulling away should dispel any notions that Huff has the speed to move to corner.
Wouldn’t be surprised at all if Hiram Eugene is on the opening day roster and Huff is history.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 am
I think it’s safe to say we finally have an NFL caliber offense. Not great but middle of the road. Too many 3rd and long IMO. Looking forward to the season. Later.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 am
The only Raiders tidbit in Peter King’s MMQB:
. Kamerion Wimbley’s four sacks in the first half at Chicago on Saturday night mean one of two things: The Bears are in huge trouble on the offensive line, or the Raiders got a steal when they dealt a third-round pick to Cleveland for Wimbley. Or maybe both.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 am
if you’re trying to eliminate “big plays”
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You can’t eliminate every big play. But you sure can stop them from being touchdowns. If you’re going to be running a system with only one deep safety, he’d better be a guy who can tackle as well as cover.
What Huff has shown time and time again is that he over-pursues the ball carrier, and gets himself out of position so that he can’t make the tackle. Dude doesn’t have to be the second coming of Jack Tatum, but he should be able to get his guy on the ground if the Raiders are going to trust him as their last line of defense.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Wouldn’t be surprised at all if Hiram Eugene is on the opening day roster and Huff is history.
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LOL!
you can’t be serious. Unless Stevie Brown comes out of nowhere and proves to be a better cover man than Huff at FS, he’s your starter for 16 games there – not Hiram “stiff armed” Eugene
and if Mike Mitchell couldn’t unseat Mike Huff last year, I doubt Stevie Brown can either.
Eugene = hot garbage
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:46 am
Rock I never said it was Huffs fault on that play. I merely pointed out the fact (it is FACT) that he did a poor job in regards to HIS responsibility, he failed to use the proper angle of pursuit and was made to look silly. I agree that there was a big let down up front for Forte to even get to the free safety but how does the let down up front absolve huff of his responsibility to stop the damn running back!
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:47 am
Eugene is really bad as a starter. But I guess his special teams play is what keeps him on the roster.
Really like how Mitchell and Brown have played this preseason, but I’m not sure either of them are any better equipped than Huff to play FS in the Raiders’ system.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 am
TCMA: why not have Nnamdi Asomugha play FS then?
he’s the best cover man on the team and he should be able to make open field tackles if we’re paying him $15-25 million per season, right?
N21 would have looked just as “silly” as Huff on the same play, Forte TD either way
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 am
If Huff was somehow not on the roster week 1, which I find VERY hard to imagine, I think the most likely scenario would be Branch shifting to FS and Mitchell taking over at SS
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:50 am
Huff is still the best option for FS we have on the team at this point. But, he is and will be the weakest link on the defense. Sorry Rockstar, we all have our favorite players, just asking you to be a bit realistic here bro.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 am
It is one of the few highlights NFL Network has of the game:
nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d819edbe6/Forte-goes-all-the-way
The D-line got beat, McClain over-pursued, and Huff gave up a touchdown. No finger pointing necessary – everyone needs to take responsibility and improve.
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For TCMA, in case you missed the opening drive:
nfl.com/videos/chicago-bears/09000d5d819ed8c9/Perfect-start-for-Jason-Campbell
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 am
I would disagree that Huff is the weakest link of our defense. If that were the case Forte would never have seen him on that play. Or Front 7 still allowed Forte to even get that far down field.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:52 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
Was just typing in how Murphy playing like a No. 1 receiver until first-down catch went right through his hands
Satele hurt and there’s a bad snap on next play — but it’s on Campbell who took eyes off ball and not backup center Morris
Wow. Veldheer just threw around Peppers like a rag doll
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
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any thoughts?
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Yep. Tafur’s wrong. Campbell wasn’t looking because Morris botched the snap count. Watch the play; Campbell obviously wasn’t expecting the ball. Had Morris snapped the ball at the right time Campbell might have been able to catch it anyway, despite it being offline.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 am
if we’re going to trade or cut Huff, make Asomugha the FS and see what happens …
CJ37 & Routt are both making starter money at CB anyways and the young rooks are showing some serious potential off the bench too
N21 free to roam sounds good, doesn’t it?
cutting Huff would save the team $5 million, but he’s been a leader on D this offseason according to all the Jerry Mac tweets I’ve read. He’s not going anywhere this year imo
when he makes the Pro Bowl, I expect a good foot washing – haha
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 am
Nnamdi is probably one of the best defensive backs in the league in terms of tackling. But what you’re using is what we call a “strawman argument”. You’re inventing a situation to make a separate point, instead of simply making a point about what actually happened.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
BigTed, I was at the game and DVR’d it. Watched it last night. Saw all of it. See post #427.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 am
JWig-take her to some 9 hole short courses 1st.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 am
Huff isn’t going anywhere this year, no. He’s a free agent next season, though. Worth re-signing? This season will tell that story.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 am
what you’re using is what we call a “strawman argument”. You’re inventing a situation to make a separate point, instead of simply making a point about what actually happened.
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TCMA: i’m not an expert and neither are you
I’m saying Huff was in a position to fail and nobody else on the roster would have fared any better, simple as that
how is that grasping at straws? we saw the same play and have 2 different opinions, thats all.
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:59 am
Sorry, meant post #445.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
Sorry Assassin, That was actually meant for RAIDERMAN99.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 am
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
BigTed, I was at the game and DVR’d it. Watched it last night. Saw all of it. See post #427.
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So because you were “at the game” makes all of your points accurate and the rest of ours incorrect? whatever.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:02 am
I didn’t say “grasping at straws”, I said it’s a “strawman argument”. Different things entirely.
I didn’t say anyone on our roster would do any better. I said that Huff’s problem since day 1 in the NFL was his tackling. In particular, his angles of pursuit. He over-pursues the ball carrier and gets himself out of position. He’s done that every single season, although he did it slightly less often last season.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
So because you were “at the game” makes all of your points accurate and the rest of ours incorrect? whatever.
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No, didn’t say that. BigTed said “in case you missed the opening drive”. I didn’t. Turns out he meant it for another poster. That’s all.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
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# BigTed707 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
Sorry Assassin, That was actually meant for RAIDERMAN99.
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No prob, man.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Only Raiders fans can spend days dissecting one of the 2 bad plays we made in a Winning effort… LOL. Good thing we didnt lose. Some of you might be on suicide watch
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 am
Only Raiders fans can spend days dissecting one of the 2 bad plays we made in a Winning effort… LOL. Good thing we didnt lose. Some of you might be on suicide watch
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LOL @ BCZ
fair enough
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:06 am
I think it’s hilarious how some folks take ONE PLAY an just run with it.
Jay Cutler had NO ONE to throw to all night, lol. Give Huff some credit for covering the 2 BACKUP CBs so well that Cutler had ZERO options!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:07 am
# bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Only Raiders fans can spend days dissecting one of the 2 bad plays we made in a Winning effort… LOL. Good thing we didnt lose. Some of you might be on suicide watch
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Well, the preseason is about finding what areas the team can improve, because you can’t be sure that what works in the preseason is going to work when the games count.
The offense played well, in spite of offensive line play. Even on JC’s pick (which he probably should have just thrown away, granted), it was because he got popped as soon as he made the throw. I believe that was one of the plays where Peppers beat the LT back inside.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Only Raiders fans can spend days dissecting one of the 2 bad plays we made in a Winning effort… LOL. Good thing we didnt lose. Some of you might be on suicide watch
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Hmm, isn’t that part of what football is about, dissecting plays?
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 am
Considering Jeremy Ware’s only big lapse was that last-minute touchdown, I was pretty impressed overall with his play. I still thought it was strange that McFadden didn’t get the start, but maybe they wanted to work him in at nickel back since that’s likely what he’ll be doing in the regular season.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Wouldn’t be surprised at all if Hiram Eugene is on the opening day roster and Huff is history.
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LOL!
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2nd the LOL!
Obviously this cat forgot about Eugene getting tossed aside for a TD the last game of the season. THAT had to be the most embarrasing play by a Raider S EVER!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Miller was wide open on that pick, if JC throws that ball inside its a TD for us. Im sure he is beating himself up on that one. Even Zack thought it was coming inside, watch he has to awkwardly turn around as the ball is in the air.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Always remember this is a business.
The bottom line is Huff has been getting paid first round money and has been a disappointment.
He’s definitely not a hitter, his tackling is questionable, and he hasn’t come up with many picks.
If you think his supposed coverage ability cements a roster spot, you need to think again.
Another thing, Walt McFadden is going to make this team and might even get a look at safety. Some holdover from the secondary is going bye-bye.
And if it comes down to dollars and cents and a business decision, then Huff could very well be on thin ice.
Nope, wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s moved or cut.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Hmm, isn’t that part of what football is about, dissecting plays?
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Right? What else are we going to do here, talk about politics? Ha..
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 am
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# bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Miller was wide open on that pick, if JC throws that ball inside its a TD for us. Im sure he is beating himself up on that one. Even Zack thought it was coming inside, watch he has to awkwardly turn around as the ball is in the air.
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Word, when I was watching it I thought it was a TD for sure. Either there was a slight miscommunication on that play, or the hit JC took just changed the direction of the throw.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:14 am
But what you’re using is what we call a “strawman argument”. You’re inventing a situation to make a separate point, instead of simply making a point about what actually happened.
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LMAO!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:14 am
St Jimmy… I was kidding, and I guess you didnt get the memo. This blog is a place for Raider haters to get their hate on!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:14 am
What about Wimbley? He was a beast. Our defense has the chance of being something really special this year. It seems as if every game we are seeing someone else step up. Wow, not sure what else to say really.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
# bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Miller was wide open on that pick, if JC throws that ball inside its a TD for us. Im sure he is beating himself up on that one. Even Zack thought it was coming inside, watch he has to awkwardly turn around as the ball is in the air.
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I think you need to watch the play again…Miller was trying to make a cut outside but the LB was in the way so he couldn’t do it. That’s when he looked back to his inside, but by then the pass rush was on Campbell and he threw the ball where Miller was supposed to be. That play is on Miller for not setting up the LB correctly to make the cut he was supposed to make but didn’t.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Only Raiders fans can spend days dissecting one of the 2 bad plays we made in a Winning effort…
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This is true. 49er fans don’t talk football like this.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:14 am
St Jimmy… I was kidding, and I guess you didnt get the memo. This blog is a place for Raider haters to get their hate on!!!
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It’s cool man. I think you are getting a bit touchy with all the Huff criticism going on, its all good. Is the “24″ in your blog nick name actually in support of Huff, or something else?
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
Walt McFadden is going to make this team and might even get a look at safety. Some holdover from the secondary is going bye-bye.
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RM99: the weak links in the secondary last year were Routt & Eugene
Routt seems to be playing better on the outside, than nickel. WMAC will take that NB job
Routt & CJ are fighting for a job here. loser might find himself on the trade block if Ware & Stevie Brown keep doing what they’re doing
Huff is safe, even at $5 million. this year is uncapped and you keep your best players at whatever the cost.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Right? What else are we going to do here, talk about politics? Ha..
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Only happens when Stain is around! Ha..
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 am
Only Raiders fans can spend days dissecting one of the 2 bad plays we made in a Winning effort… LOL. Good thing we didnt lose. Some of you might be on suicide watch
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Exactly!
Like last week when everyone killed Routt and TK on a running play that Barber got THREE frickin yds, lol.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
I believe that was one of the plays where Peppers beat the LT back inside.
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Nope!
Pressure came right up the middle….
AGAIN!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:20 am
Considering Jeremy Ware’s only big lapse was that last-minute touchdown, I was pretty impressed overall with his play. I still thought it was strange that McFadden didn’t get the start, but maybe they wanted to work him in at nickel back since that’s likely what he’ll be doing in the regular season.
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Agreed. Ware was pretty good, and contributed on STs too! CB situation is as good as it’s been in quite some time.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am
Can’t see Huff getting cut, but if Brown keeps making plays there is a chance he could get traded. The “business” of it definitely comes into play. Mitchell was getting reps at FS this week with the 1st team. There is surely depth at the S position.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am
I want to apologize to everyone about my behavior in here yesterday. I made the mistake of sinking down to someone’s level, when I shouldn’t have. I was expressing my views on this team and then this person started personally insulting me. When I insulted him back, he then challenged me to a fight, telling me to meet him at the coliseum. I took his bait and made threats to him as well. While I’ll never apologize directly to that vile piece of crap, I would like to apologize to the rest of you. Such behavior is inappropriate in here. For now, I talk about issues facing the team (for better or worse), and nothing else. I will ignore all personal insults and especially challenges to fights, so don’t waste your fingers typing. Or, do, the choice is yours. Just know you’ll be ignored.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
oh snap!
The Pittsburgh Steelers just shipped us a 2012 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for Bruce Gradkowski!
I guess they weren’t impressed with Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch or Dennis Dixon?
Let’s see if he passes the physical …
Kyle Boller is officially #2
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
This team just has a different look and feel than the previous 7 seasons, and I must say it looks and feels damn good my brothers.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
St Jimmy – The 24 in my moniker has nothing to do with Huff. I have been using this moniker since 1999 when I bought my brand new B-lack C-avalier Z24… I dont own the car anymore but I use that moniker for a 1000 different things so never bothered to change it.
Definitely not getting touchy about Huff dude… look back through the posts… I was critisizing him for not using the proper angle of pursuit and getting burned on the play. I sometimes forget that you people dont know my so my sarcasm doesnt carry through my posts. Apologies.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
I just watched the replay of the game (NFL Network). I was most impressed by Routt and TK – both very pleasant surprises! The score could have been a lot worse than it was, even though the Bears haven’t mastered the art of the long snap quite yet! We could have had three, possibly four. touchdowns in the first half and were only one play away from scoring again at the end of the game. Our defense dominated – Wimbley is already proving to be a special player. If we lose to the Whiners, I won’t be bothered so much — there are a lot of guys we haven’t seen yet who need to shake the rust off. Still, I am looking forward to the team’s anticipated return to Alameda …
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
oh snap!
The Pittsburgh Steelers just shipped us a 2012 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for Bruce Gradkowski!
I guess they weren’t impressed with Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch or Dennis Dixon?
Let’s see if he passes the physical …
Kyle Boller is officially #2
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Are you joking dude? If you aren’t, then who is our number 3?
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 am
bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
I sometimes forget that you people dont know my so my sarcasm doesnt carry through my posts. Apologies.
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Aplogies not needed my Raider brother. I too was attempting playful sarcasm at you
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:32 am
The Pittsburgh Steelers just shipped us a 2012 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for Bruce Gradkowski!
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You should have saved that for when JFB was here, lol.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:32 am
Was Huff injured at the end of last year ?
Why was Eugene on the field when he got stiff armed against the Ravens ?
I can remember Huff getting a few picks early last year and everyone thinking he turned his career around.
Then it seemed he faded out and disappeared.
Refresh my memory – did he come up lame or ‘fatigued’ or whatever. Or did Eugene supplant him ?
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
There is nothing on the web about Gradkowski being traded. Wow. I said I’d avoid getting personal with people, but when you have idiots starting rumors… GET A LIFE!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:34 am
He was hurt for at least a few games last year
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:35 am
You couldnt resist for 30 seconds RMR… sucker.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 am
Refresh my memory – did he come up lame or ‘fatigued’ or whatever. Or did Eugene supplant him ?
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Honestly don’t remember.
Huff is far from untouchable, but he is without question our best option at FS at this time. Might be different next week.
Huff is a damn good S though.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:38 am
Starting rumors is childish. I’m not above pointing that out. I’m doing this for everyone intelligent who wants information about this team.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 am
JWiggs, Huff is adequate…just wish he would play more aggressive rather than reactive…like on that long run play by Forte.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am
I want to apologize to everyone about my behavior in here yesterday. I made the mistake of sinking down to someone’s level, when I shouldn’t have. I was expressing my views on this team and then this person started personally insulting me. When I insulted him back, he then challenged me to a fight, telling me to meet him at the coliseum. I took his bait and made threats to him as well. While I’ll never apologize directly to that vile piece of crap, I would like to apologize to the rest of you. Such behavior is inappropriate in here. For now, I talk about issues facing the team (for better or worse), and nothing else. I will ignore all personal insults and especially challenges to fights, so don’t waste your fingers typing. Or, do, the choice is yours. Just know you’ll be ignored.
apology accepted but i still think yout cousin has big knockers!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:40 am
not sayin he should have made the tackle, but at least get a hand on him and slow him down…had he done thaqt Branch woulda got him from behind, imo.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:42 am
RR was that an attempt to deflect criticism away from your boy Huff?
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:42 am
Schilens needs knee surgery… apparently for over-compensating for the foot injury
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
That’s disgusting and disrespectful, Fat Kidd.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
RRRRAAAAAAIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEERRRRRRRSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
That is not a rumor. Tom Cable just said that in his conference call according to Tarfur
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:45 am
Why isn’t there ANYTHING on the internet about it?
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:45 am
Damn, might as well toss Schilens on IR. He aint playin this year…and if he does it wont be at full strength.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:46 am
2010 NFL Executive of the Year: Al Davis
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:48 am
bcz24 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
That is not a rumor. Tom Cable just said that in his conference call according to Tarfur
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Link please…
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:48 am
scrapple
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:48 am
RRRRRAAAAAAIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEERRRRRRRSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:49 am
If Schilens needs knee surgery, it’s going to be a massive blow to whatever the Raiders thought their receivers could be capable of. He’s the only Raiders receiver with consistent hands, but if he can’t get on the field then it’s time to call up AJ Smith and figure out who the Raiders have to blow to get Vincent Jackson.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:50 am
There is on Vittorio Tarfur’s Twitter page RMR. Im also sure you will be able to find a transcript of Cable’s conference call that includes him talking about it.
They are saying he needs his knee scoped, and could be available by week 1.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:50 am
Al Davis just announced his retirement. Other NFL teams will now actually practice and watch film before playing Raiders. Developing…
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:50 am
Boller is a former lst rounder, who knows Jackson’s system and has played well this preseason. Gradkowski has not done anything this preseason injury or not. It is not inconceivable that he could moved.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 am
Haven’t seen or heard anything on NFL Network regarding Glass-kowski.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 am
Sorry guys, I cant access Twitter on my work PC, I use it on my phone and therefore cant provide you with a link.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 am
Who is Vito Darfur? Why can’t you just give me a URL? Oh, because you’re lying. Of course.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:53 am
I dont give a crap if you believe more RMR… I read the information and relayed it on to the actual Raiders FANS in here. I will expect an apology when you find it in writing elsewhere…
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:54 am
per Twitter:
PaulHGutierrez – #Raiders Chaz Schilens’ latest injury http://blogs.sacbee.com/raiders/archives/2010/08/schilens-knee-n.html
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just for you RMR…enjoy!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 am
Since you are apparently not smart enough to go to google let me help you:
Coach Tom Cable indicated Monday that Chaz Schilens may need to undergo surgery to repair a knee injury.
The knee problem developed due to Schilens’ overcompensating for the foot injury that has plagued him since last summer. Cable suggested that Schilens could return for the opener if it turns out to be just a scope, but that’s overly optimistic. It’s time to take Schilens off redraft cheat sheets. He won’t help the Raiders early in the season. Louis Murphy, though, enters the picture as the late-round flier of choice in Oakland.
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38819562/ns/sports-player_news/
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 am
Chaz is havin knee surgery??!! WTF!! Is it too late to sign a vet WR.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 am
Go ahead RMR… I’ll wait for your apology.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:57 am
I’m not talking about Shillens I’m talking about Gradkowski being traded.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:58 am
that means yamon figurs just made the roster
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
God dammit you guys are starting to piss me off again.
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 am
Who is Vito Darfur?
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FYI…Vito writes the Raiders articles for SF Gate…http://www.sfgate.com/sports/raiders/
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:00 pm
No you werent. You were talking to me because I was talking about Chaz on Vittorio Tarfurs twitter and your response was :
“The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 am
Who is Vito Darfur? Why can’t you just give me a URL? Oh, because you’re lying. Of course.”
Its ok. I didn’t really expect you to apologize or admit you were wrong.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Tiger Woods and wife getting divorced. Wife sites as reason her pet snake keeps getting out and running all over town.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
God dammit you guys are starting to piss me off again.
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Actually, I think you are getting pissed on.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
What are you gonna come beat me up because I proved that I was right? Internet tough-guy runs rampant… I see the headlines now…
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I never heard of Valentino Tarfur. I was talking about Gradkowski being traded. You said Cable said so. I asked for proof, then you come at me with all of this jibberish about Shillens. I don’t care about Shillens. He’s a 3rd rate Davis scholarship. I care about Gradkowski.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
What up Nation????
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Cable says Schilens may need knee surgery…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
we traded bruce gradkowski for vito darfur never hurd of him!!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I’m not fighting anyone, BCZ. I’m sorry about talking that way last night. I’m above that. So that’s the last time I’m going to talk about it with you.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:49 am
If Schilens needs knee surgery, it’s going to be a massive blow to whatever the Raiders thought their receivers could be capable of. He’s the only Raiders receiver with consistent hands, but if he can’t get on the field then it’s time to call up AJ Smith and figure out who the Raiders have to blow to get Vincent Jackson.
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Wish we could but will never happen…AJ Smith will be the death of that team. He is putting rivers life on the line with dombrowski at LT…
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Grads has little trade value. Injured and only had a few decent games in Raiderland. B4 that he was a scrub.
Why ditch him?
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I know the org is going a diffrent direction with respect to picking up players, no more bad apples, however i was calling for us to sign terrell Owens…
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Damn shame that Schillens can’t stay healthy.
Kid has it all. Great size, fabulous hands, excellent speed, runs nice routes.
Everything but the most important asset – durability.
Those small bone injuries to the foot can linger forever and lead to other injuries when the athlete tries to compensate.
Even if the knee just needs a minor clean up, might be best to shut it down for the year if the foot still isn’t right.
Raids have to come up with a reliable posession receiver option.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Schil may not be hurt that bad…still don’t know about his left foot though…
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
oh snap!
The Pittsburgh Steelers just shipped us a 2012 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for Bruce Gradkowski!
I guess they weren’t impressed with Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch or Dennis Dixon?
Let’s see if he passes the physical …
Kyle Boller is officially #2
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RMR you are getting pissed on by the wrong guy. Redirect is your only option.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
maybe its gradkowski for rothlessburger
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
We may need to IR Chaz…
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Grads has little trade value. Injured and only had a few decent games in Raiderland. B4 that he was a scrub.
Why ditch him?
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Two reasons: a) roster space and b) he is making a pretty good salary for what would be a #3 QB.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
trade chaz for a slapchop
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
The only person I ever addressed was the person who said Gradkowski was traded. Anyone else who responded to me got their self into it. I’ll redirect my sausage from your mother’s snatch to her poop hole.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
it’s poop shoot, RMR…get it right! LOL
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:11 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
The only person I ever addressed was the person who said Gradkowski was traded. Anyone else who responded to me got their self into it. I’ll redirect my sausage from your mother’s snatch to her poop hole.
……………….its more like a vienna sausage!!!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
The only person I ever addressed was the person who said Gradkowski was traded. Anyone else who responded to me got their self into it. I’ll redirect my sausage from your mother’s snatch to her poop hole.
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Attempting to help a fellow blogger pull his head from his ever loving arse, and you reply with poop hole anecdotes?
How rude.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
It’s more like one of those giant sized sausages you have to carry with two arms, Fat Kidd.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:14 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I never heard of Valentino Tarfur. I was talking about Gradkowski being traded. You said Cable said so. I asked for proof, then you come at me with all of this jibberish about Shillens. I don’t care about Shillens. He’s a 3rd rate Davis scholarship. I care about Gradkowski.
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You my friend are lying. I never said such thing. In fact I never commented at all about RRS’s Gradkoski trade rumor. You are a liar.
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
The only person I ever addressed was the person who said Gradkowski was traded. Anyone else who responded to me got their self into it. I’ll redirect my sausage from your mother’s snatch to her poop hole.
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You are ALSO a hypocrite, since you found someones “sister knocker” comment offensive and then typed this jiberish.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Drexl, you’re getting on my nerves. Meet my friend ignore.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Bcz, you’re comments are vile and rude today.
Word of the day:
I G N O R E
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
Outside of that 89-yard run the defensive line looked solid again. I know a lot of people are concerned that Rolando McClain got blocked but that’s what happens in the NFL.
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No, No, No…there is no “Outside of that 89-yard run”
That 89 yard run counts! The fact it led to 7 points amplifies the point. 89 yard runs count!
The Raiders have to stop that mess more than they don’t. Shouldn’t get blown up like that more than a handfull of times a year.
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That mess killed this team in the past. They have to play DISCIPLINED football on every play.
Chicago ran 25x for 174 yards….7 yards per carry…that can’t happen in the future….otherwise we will be saying “Outside of a few plays we would have made the playoffs”
Gotta keep on it. I am glad that the players are talking about the flub up and are determined to fix it.
Don’t gloss over that play or the run performance….it is what it is and they have to change it
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
okay rmr let go off the sausage and type with two hands!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
My comments are vile and rude? You just told someone you would redirect your peenor from their moms vahjayjay to her poopshoot and MY comments are vile?
Word of the day:
H Y P O C R I T E
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
The defense looked like the same ol Raiders on that 89 yard run. You rarely even see 50+ yard running plays go for scores anymore. Somebody usually catches them. The Raiders D was sleeping, period. I still don’t think they practice hard. They’re running better plays on offense and have some better players on defense, but they’re still lacking the organization, discipline, and overall cohesiveness to be a winning team. It’s a 4 quarter game. And the Raiders are still a 1 quarter team.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:21 pm
where did you guys find this real madden raider guy? Some sanitarium in Denver?
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:22 pm
BCZ, you’re on ignore. You just don’t realize it yet.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
S&B: the DT filling in for Richard Seymour (A gap) on that Forte TD was the undrafted Harvard kid – Desmond Bryant
Jwigg: you knew it was coming
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Just Win, welcome to my ignore list. Enjoy it. Anyone else?
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
new post
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
# Thec07 Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
We may need to IR Chaz…
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they could also put him the PUP list. I cant remember how long he would have be on there…4 or 6 weeks I think? At least it would open up another roster spot for a healthy body.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
SnB,
You make a valid point about stopping the big play, however you are stretching your point about run defense by saying that the Bears averaged 7 yards per carry.
Technically, that’s true. However if that one run is taken out of there they averaged about half that.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not excusing the play or saying it doesn’t need to be addressed. What I AM saying is that the other 24 carries the Bears had netted them only 85 yards. That is something that should not be overlooked and has to be considered when you’re talking about our run defense. If one carry matters, then the other 24 have to matter as well.
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
So Schilens now needs knee surgery. C’mon Cable, how do you screw up your knee while watching practice? As great a prospect this guy might have been he can’t stay healthy. He’s just too damn fragile. In any event, he;s history. Just put his as on IR and let’s move on. You can work him out again next year. Maybe he will have healed by then – probably not. Let’s NOT hold a 53 slot for him hoping for participation this year. Should have taken TO when we had the shot.
August 24th, 2010 at 8:27 am
First tyime posting here, been a Raiders Fan for over 38 years, since I wrote a letter to RB #44 Marv Hubbard as a kid.
Here’s My Take on the ‘10 Squad:
Team can no longer count on Schillens to ever get healthy, need to move on. Watched Ford in last years ACC Champ game and he doesn’t appear to have any hands, he catches with his arms, probably another dudd. He might make it as a return specialist and the occassional deep threat, but doesn’t appear to be an every down threat. Historically speaking, all the great ones caught with their hands, not arms… Jury still out on DHB, most likely another arms catcher, hopefully this year we’ll find-out. Very surpirsed the Raiders haven’t picked-up on that… RB’s: We have one back, Bush, McFadden is a disappointment to date, but perhaps this year he comes out. Cartwright and Bennett are breather backs, nothing more… Squad is a major improvement from last season, mainly because the Defense ahs been retoolled, a-lot to like there, or so it appears for now.
2010 Raiders go 8-8, +/-1, given the weak schedule they should roll everyone in the NFC West except SF, and should roll everyone in the AFC West except SD, I hope we spilt with them. Week 1 in Tenn will be interesting, don’t think any team in the league matches up against a HOT Vince Young and Co. Cable gets his first real chance from under J Russ, we’ll see what he’s made of and I’m not a big Hue Jackson fan. But, I keep an open mind. Pretend I’m from Mizzu and show me Hue !!!
Peace Out…