Camp was a success, of course
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 12:37 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Everyone involved proclaimed Camp 2010 a success.
Just as they did last year under Tom Cable and as they did under Lane Kiffin, Art Shell, Norv Turner . . . you get the idea.
Words will give way to deeds on Sept. 12 when the Raiders visit the Tennesee Titans, and until then, there are two more preseason games to help sort out the roster and fine tuning to be done when practice resumes without the prying eyes of the media in Alameda Monday.
A few notes as relayed from those actually on the scene while I finish my stint on the disabled list:
– Cable seemed most gratified that in his judgement, there were no backward steps during camp.
“We came with our plan, we got through everything, we installed everything that we wanted to. The mission was to try and get better every day, not have those days where you’re really disgusted or disappointed as a coaching staff, that, ‘Man, we really went backward today.’ We didn’t have any of those days.
“So, well done by this football team. Now the real issue is to continue that when we go home. Eliminate the distractions that come with living back at home and all those kinds of things, travel and such, and being able to handle that and eliminate those distractions.”
– Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha believes the Raiders will enter the season with more confidence than in years past.
“We’ve accomplished a lot, and being able to put out good practices and win games in the preseason, it goes a long way,” Asomugha said. ` Just getting the wins, even though it’s preseason, it’s just getting those wins builds your confidence and gets you used to it.”
– Asomugha believes Cable is a better coach and the Raiders are a better team for handing the offense over to Hue Jackson rather than making another change at the top.
“You know, it’s always a big impact when you don’t have a coaching change, because guys are used to the person who is calling the shots,” Asomugha said. “So I think it’s had a huge impact. We have had, like I was saying earlier, the coaching change with the coordinator, but like I said, he plays to the player’s strengths so there hasn’t been any head-butting there and Tom has been good with just giving that portion to Hue and letting him just take it.”
– More Asomugha . . . he’s gratified that he now has company in terms of players sticking around and getting more work after practice.
“You’ve noticed it, I’ve noticed it. Other guys have come up to me and have noticed it too. And every camp you guys have been here, that’s been the thing — work after practice, work after practice. And now, there’s like, you know you’re seeing like seven, eight guys, nine, ten guys doing it, and you’re like, ‘well this is new,’ and it’s great.
– Quarterback Jason Campbell on Jackson: He’s brought so much to this team, especially offensively. His mindset. His attitude. He pushes everybody each and every play. There’s not a day off, there’s not a play off. In order to be a champion in life, you’ve got to work like one. That’s what he preaches everyday, to work like a champion.”
– Campbell is giving the 49ers-Raiders preseason game the hard sell, apparently unaware it wasn’t popular enough locally to be on local television except on tape delay.
“This is probably the biggest preseason game I’ve aver been a part of, talking about the two teams in the Bay,” Campbell said. “San Francisco is a really good football team. They’re well-disciplined, they’re well-coached and they don’t beat themselves so it’s a great challenge for us heading into the regular season because you get to face an opponent in San Francisco that there’s a lot of different things offensively. Defensively, they move around a lot, they bring different blitzes, so it will be good for us to get a lot of stuff on tape, see what we need to continue to work on and what we need to do.”
– Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (sort of) compared 49ers-Raiders to the blood war that is the Terrapins vs. the Midshipmen.
“I mean, you always want to battle for it, you know, a team that’s in the same area as you,” Heyward-Bey said. “At Maryland, we never had a chance to do that because we’re the only team in Maryland. Matter of fact, we play Navy this year so I guess that will be something.”
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August 26th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Raider Nation…
August 26th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Asomugha believes Cable is a better coach and the Raiders are a better team for handing the offense over to Hue Jackson rather than making another change at the top.
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allways thought cable ways in over his head…
August 26th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
It was an awesome camp. Wish we could’ve had some guys in there more but maybe its better they weren’t and they’ll be more rested for the long season ahead…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/camp_2010
Go Raiders!~
August 26th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I like Jacksons’s smack talking, that definitely makes everybody competitive.
August 26th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Hows the ankle Jerry?
Hope you’re feeling better and man, we missed you when you were out!
Rolled my ankle 21/2 months ago just now getting all healed up. I should’ve stayed off of it and it would’ve gone faster but you know how it goes…
Appreciate your awesome work. hope you have a great day!
Raiders!
August 26th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
I’m still going with SupaBo victory THIS year. Its August, I like to think big.
August 26th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
4. Word KK
August 26th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
is it me or can you here the “autumn wind ” humming in your ear when you read what coach jackson said???
August 26th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
# JLofty Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
I’m still going with SupaBo victory THIS year. Its August, I like to think big.
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well im down the street frm that stupid space ship stadium!! i will pay whatever for a ticket on the corner of randol mill and collins if we get there!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I hear the Autumn Wind everytime my phone rings.
It’s my ringtone.
August 26th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
sleep pick yes it’s the raiders.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/official-sleeper-pick-NFL-2010-season-082410
August 26th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Yeah I’m standing right next to you on on Randol Mill and Collins or wherever if it comes true. Been a long time.
August 26th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
great article Chill….
August 26th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
isn’t it captain, it’s about time the raiders get some love from the mediots………
August 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
the foundation has been laid (training camp), just stay healthy these last two exhibitions, then it’s on…
August 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Chill, the fact that dude is getting laughed at and mocked will make it even sweeter if it comes to fruition.
August 26th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
yes it will, cause that’s what all us raiders fan have had to endure these past years
August 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
if cutting is the problem for Chaz, why not pull a DHB and have him run a go route every pass play, then chuck it up to him every so often.
August 26th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Q: How will offense look different this year under you?
Jackson: I hope it’s already looking different.
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lol…OUCH! Can you feel that BURN Cable?
August 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
18. I’d like to see DMC out inthe pattern more this year too. He has amazing hands and is an excellent receiving option.
Excited to see what Hue can bring to the table and how he can utilize a pretty cast array of weaponry.
August 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Hey Lak, looks like Ryne-O will get a fair shake after the season…
August 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
19. Why that? Cable had bupkus far as O line went last year and Russell at QB. Not to mention no wides and DMC hurt.
August 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I agree Nnam21…even when Bush is the primary back I’d like to see D-Mac out wide or in the slot more often….run the occasional reverse with him too…gotta get a return on their investment, imo.
August 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I think Jerry’s missing the point about the importance of the game relative to the blackout and Jason Campbell’s comments.
It’s important to Campbell, and to the team, because of a lot of things Hue Jackson pointed out in his interview. The fact that it isn’t sold out has no bearing at all on what the game means to the players.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Rolando seems depressed and maybe home sick. Hope the Raiders do something for hi,. Quality young man under a lot of pressure…
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Nam21, Do you really sense this coming from McClain?
Did it ever surface why he left to take care of personal business?
August 26th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
“The Raiders are like that pretty girl in the pretty dress,” said Wilcots. “Everything looks great. But then she can’t read the darn cue cards.”
17-year league veteran Steve Beuerlein shook his head when I mentioned Oakland as a playoff hopeful. “Jason Campbell certainly helps them tremendously, but the Raiders can’t help but always get in their own way. They’re their own worst enemies.”
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This is ALWAYS what you have to look out for with the Raiders. We’ll see. They always look good on paper.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Jackson on Al Davis-”Just watching how he ran the draft.”
LOL, so much for the theory that the Cable guy pulled off this past draft.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Lakota Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Jackson on Al Davis-”Just watching how he ran the draft.”
LOL, so much for the theory that the Cable guy pulled off this past draft.
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running the draft does not mean he made the picks…
August 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Chill – Thanks for the article! That thing’s got me fired up!
August 26th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
KK, we are the best team in the NFL on paper…i thought you knew….oh yeah, and the best team comin off the bus.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
got me fired up, but so has watching Wimbley get multiple sacks, if they play like this in regualr season we can take the division
August 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Captain Mudslide & the Dingle Berry Posse Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I agree Nnam21…even when Bush is the primary back I’d like to see D-Mac out wide or in the slot more often….run the occasional reverse with him too…gotta get a return on their investment, imo.
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I like what jackson said about using the players stregths. DMAC will never be a between te tackles guy as he is not built for that. However, his speed and hands, do create matchup problems. We need to use him simuliar to how NO uses RBUSH.. Move him around to create matchup problems….
August 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
we were the best team in the NFL on paper in 2006 too, weren’t we?
August 26th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Lakota Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Jackson on Al Davis-”Just watching how he ran the draft.”
LOL, so much for the theory that the Cable guy pulled off this past draft.
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running the draft does not mean he made the picks…
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Yeah, I am sure Al just made sure everyone had comfortable seats and had pleanty of McDonald’s cheeseburgers and KFC slaw trucked in for the draft days, and then sat back and watched Mr. 20-54 draft players for his team.
lmao
August 26th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Lakota Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Lakota Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Jackson on Al Davis-”Just watching how he ran the draft.”
LOL, so much for the theory that the Cable guy pulled off this past draft.
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running the draft does not mean he made the picks…
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Yeah, I am sure Al just made sure everyone had comfortable seats and had pleanty of McDonald’s cheeseburgers and KFC slaw trucked in for the draft days, and then sat back and watched Mr. 20-54 draft players for his team.
lmao
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thats right you where there how could i have forgotten…
August 26th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Captain,
What’s this about Ryno-mite? Heard talk that Joe Girardi might be after the job…
Heard Joe Torre rumors too…
I’d rather go with one of the ex-Cubs…
August 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Aaron Brooks has the mobility Kerry Collins lacked
Art Shell has the discipline Norv Turner lacked
Shell and Jackie Slater will make Robert Gallery an All-Pro LT going into his 3rd season
remember all this hype prior to the season?
I think we won all 4 preseason games too
Fix the lines right now!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
sup nation the raiders will be in the playoffs this year to me their not a sleeper but finally going to play to ther potential. look for McFadden to explode on the nfl like he did in college. Hue Jackson will finally use him the way he’s suppose to use a back like that
go raders!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I like what jackson said about using the players stregths. DMAC will never be a between te tackles guy as he is not built for that. However, his speed and hands, do create matchup problems. We need to use him simuliar to how NO uses RBUSH.. Move him around to create matchup problems….
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Same thing he said about the QBs…work to their strengths instead of forcing them to run a certain type of offense they may not be built for….like the Polish Pop Gun goin deep…just doesn’t work. Totally agree with you on the D-Mac front, Thec.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
RRRRRAAAAAAIIIIIIDDDDDEEEEEEEERRRRSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
go raders
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Who ???
August 26th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
What’s this about Ryno-mite? Heard talk that Joe Girardi might be after the job…
Heard Joe Torre rumors too…
I’d rather go with one of the ex-Cubs…
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Ryno-mite? LOL I like that one…gonna have to put it in my arsenal of nicknames. Hadn’t heard those rumors. Sounds like Girardi wore out his welcome in NYC. I thought Torre was talkin about retiring? Anywho, I agree with you. It’s only fitting that the next skipper be a true Cubbie.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
41. alternate pronounciation of Raiders.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
go raders
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Who ???
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lol….
I am the last person that should talk about typos, as i average several each post….
But that was funny…
August 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
McFadden will finally dominate the game. Hue will use him in the wild cat, hell Dmac started the wildcat not the dolphins. Campbell is just what we needed a person who can throw the ball to the reciever, not over his, not infront of his feet. aka jadruges.
go raiders!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
ajoakrader Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
sup nation the raiders will be in the playoffs this year to me their not a sleeper but finally going to play to ther potential. look for McFadden to explode on the nfl like he did in college. Hue Jackson will finally use him the way he’s suppose to use a back like that
go raders!!!
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Truth…
August 26th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Go RAIDERS!!! sorry nation for the misspelling
August 26th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
ajoakrader Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Go RAIDERS!!! sorry nation for the misspelling
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Apology not Needed Bro… look at half the stuff I post typo’s galore….
BFD….
August 26th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Almost sounds like Hue is running the show…
Cable may only be allowed to call time out when the Defense is on the field, and plan the team meals on road games….
August 26th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
hey 909, it should be one or the other…not both.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Q: What have you brought to this program since arrival?
Jackson: I don’t know to be honest with you. It’s been fun for me to be very honest with you. The organization for the first six months has said, ‘Hey, let’s go to work.’ I thank them for allowing me to just kind of focus in on what my environment was which was learning these players, understanding exactly what I have to work with, understanding our staff. I came here with a staff already in place. We have some fine, fine coaches on this staff. To take that and here we are today playing football games. We were in training camp and now football games are being played. I’m really excited about where we’re headed and exactly what we’re doping. Obviously I think we’re improving daily as we move toward opening the season.
Translation… I have none. WTF is this guy saying?!?!?!?!
August 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Aaron Brooks has the mobility Kerry Collins lacked
Art Shell has the discipline Norv Turner lacked
Shell and Jackie Slater will make Robert Gallery an All-Pro LT going into his 3rd season
remember all this hype prior to the season?
I think we won all 4 preseason games too
Fix the lines right now!!!
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The offensive lines have played fairly well this preseason. Much better than anticipated. But as you note, it is still the preseason.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Art Shell threw a stick oof dynamite on his own team being extremely stubborn with his star player. The way he ran practice didn’t inspire many it made them second guess everything. He was a much better coach the first time around.
This Hue Jackson character has great motivation tactics similar to Gruden in some ways. Gruden woke you up with a cup full of ice water in the face. This guy pushes you to reach to inside and go after it all against all odds. That’s why he tells the defense what’s coming and you still have to execute. Well the proof is in the games and how we compete when the game is on the line…………..nothing else matters….can you win?
Didn’t mean to disparage Art Shell but he was reaching back to far in the past and the game is much faster now and played bigger faster athletes. Hue knows that he’s in the present but bring an old attitude about the game. This offense snaps off plays with quick precision if you’ve been paying attention. That first drive vs the Bears was a snap shot of Hues pace at which this team will play at.
They come after you with quick aggressive plays and the QB is not standing scratching himself waiting for someone to get open. THey quick read and get rid of the rock with dig routes deep outs and 9’s aint playing (pardon the pun) they are after your defense and if you can’t handle it they’ll put up points in a hurry.
That’s why the frustration on Campbell’s part with the full complement players not being available he wants to see what the offense is really capable of.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
DMAC will never be a between te tackles guy as he is not built for that.
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If a guy is not going to run between the tackles in this league, he is not going to be a running back in this league. Heck Bryant Westbrook, and Darren Sproales run between the tackles. The problem with McFadden is not that he can’t run inside, it’s that he puts the ball on the ground every fourth run inside.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
RRS
Last year we sort of had a bet on the final 53, gentlemens bet. Let’s, do the same bet for pride and wait until September 4.
I see you have shown your roster, so betwen you and I let’s wait, you may decide to change.
Thanks for your comment on the pevious thread, regarding the OL, game day players.
My personal feelings is, the one player you had as suited up is Campbell. I disagree. I think he is a work in progress, and the Raiders may want to have a more experienced player for a game ready situation.
getting close to your exit, be safe.
Later
August 26th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Almost sounds like Hue is running the show…
Cable may only be allowed to call time out when the Defense is on the field, and plan the team meals on road games….
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I got same impression. It was like listening to a head coach speak….I cant ever think of an offensive coordinator speaking in those terms. OC’s are usually seen and not heard….Gotta admit i like it though
August 26th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Just Win Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
DMAC will never be a between te tackles guy as he is not built for that.
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If a guy is not going to run between the tackles in this league, he is not going to be a running back in this league. Heck Bryant Westbrook, and Darren Sproales run between the tackles. The problem with McFadden is not that he can’t run inside, it’s that he puts the ball on the ground every fourth run inside.
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I watch all of SD games, sproles dose not get a lot of run between the tackles. He is not an every down back.
Westbrook on the other hand is Hard, but he is built for it. westbrook is listed at 5′10 203 has a low center of gravity, legs etc. not to mention he can play with pain, as he had an ankle, busted ribs, and was concussed, and yet manned up and played…
DMAC is a poor mans version of RBUSH. Reason why I say poor mans version is that DMAC has less swivel than RBUSH…
DMAC should be played to his streghts. he is a space eater, and should be used accordingly to creat mismatches for the opposing defense.
August 26th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I think this was just to get this thing over with the media, they have been requesting him since his signing. I can’t see this happening continuely. How ever I do remember in some post game shows hearing from the OC’s quite often based on wether they were requested by the media. Even the team would occasionally bring them out.
So it’s not as rare as you might think.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Last year we sort of had a bet on the final 53, gentlemens bet. Let’s, do the same bet for pride and wait until September 4.
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Dell: sounds good sir
have a great evening
5pm in Podunk – time to ride off into the sunset
August 26th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
priesttj Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Art Shell threw a stick oof dynamite on his own team being extremely stubborn with his star player.
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Which star player was this?
August 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
I am outta dodge will come be back ltr on tonite…
1 NATION…Raider NATION…
August 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Don’t get it twisted folks. CJ37 HAS been practicing with the team this week, and I predict he WILL be playing against the 49ersthis weekend.
Hue-Jax is the man!
Go Raiders!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Damn it Jerry, when do I get to post as Dakota again? It has been like three weeks!
Becker…do me a favor and take me off probation!
I am not feeling this Lakota handle!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Kinda tired of hearing coaches & coordinators suckle Davis’ biddy when discussing how great he is and the past successes of the franchise. Time to stop living in the past & start living in the present. And presently, we suck. Time to make their own history and it begins Sept 12th in Tennessee.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Mudslide….
You raise a valid point.. It appears that Cable likes to eat A LOT, I will venture to guess that he is more than qualified to plan the team meals.
Hue can have Marshall be in charge of defensive time outs..
August 26th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Priest,
The team is not obligated to make Hue Jackson available in the preseason. They are, however, obligated to do so during the regular season and can be fined by the league for not doing so.
I believe Jerry covered that in an earlier post.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Jerry Porter who was the 2nd best WR on the team. Randy Moss watched that crap as did the rest of the team and it was meaningless distraction for a team trying to find an identity. We needed Jerry and he wouldn’t play him.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Teach
I know that’s why I said they were just getting the obligation out of the way. That’s the leat thing they need to be concerned about when they get back to Alameda.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
My gut feeling, most of us have themc and instead of listening to them we discount them for bias or emotions.
So let me give you mine. My sense is Cable was reviewed by AL, and the decision was in order to remain as HC, he was to give up all dutys or all interest in the offense.
Davis, considered the player respectibility of Cable, continuity and his personal conduct, was to his liking for the organization. (yes the Hansen incident was troublesome)
I’m sure Davis looked at the 12 games Cable called plays in the 2008 season, and the offense in 2009, 16 games, and produced not the offense he is looking for.
Cable, had to be smart and know how far he could push to survive.
Hue Jackson, does sound like a man who has been given the keys to the offense. His comments today, almost seem to indicate, he is in control. I first noticed this during the last two pre-season games, when JC would come off the field, He was always met by Jackson and Cable was not in any discussion.
I believe game management, crucial calls and other hot game decision questions, will fall to Cable during the game, as the HC.
I could be completely wrong. I wasn’t there, but I can read between the lines pretty good. So I’ve been told.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Hello?
August 26th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
YEAH BABY!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I’m amused that when ever a coach n this team speaks of Mr Davis in those terms that you guy’s who have never met the man and know nothing about him get disturbed. It’s his opinion and it’s shared by many in the coaching fraternity. You however are a fan far removed from that fraternity so you obviously wouldn’t know would you?
As long as you aren’t required to share that opinion why worry about it.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Priesttj,
I thought for a moment that you were talking about Marcus Allen….had my dander up.
I forgot about the Porter fiasco.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
WB, Dakota!!!!!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Dakota
Congrats your back!!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Priesttj, those terms you speak of are so redundant. We’ve all heard it many times over. Pointless dribble, kinda like that press release in regards to DHB….though i certainly hope he proves me wrong.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Just fixed up a Bacardi to celebrate! Whooo Hooo!!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
woot!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Well I lot of people whom I respect echo that worthless dribble. It means nthing t you because your entire interest is locked up in wins and losses. I see W and L’s as a part of life in a very tough environment of which most fans have no clue. THis man is the NFL at this point that’s why people hold him in such high regard because they are in that profession and they know what it takes to do what he did.
The media prints all these fairy tales and you guy’s eat them up oblivious to facts and truth. And when someone speaks the truth you hate it because of a present record that stops your bragging rights. That’s all you care about. Well these men know much more. Don’t hate them because they know it and you’re ignorant of it.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
excuse me for wanting something more than another losing season…
August 26th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I like all of the ideas of having McFadden in space. I also think we should have him throw passes like he did in college. He is a weapon. He just needs to be utilized better. I think Hue might be able to do it. Go Raiders.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
I am actually still logged on as Lakota, but I changed my display name in my user profile to Dakota.
I still can’t log in as Dakota….
August 26th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
be happy with that Dak.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Looks good from here! When are they gonna fix our O line?
August 26th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
You guys like the photo I have linked to my name now?
August 26th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
We’re a multiple formation team. We have some no huddle. We do a little bit of everything
Wildcat!
August 26th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Nice Dak…a throwback of Big Shot Bob draining a straight-away three with his hand folded in the air in a pose would be sweet as well.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Keys to the season:
1. Can our oline pass block?
2. Can our oline run block?
3. Can DMAC stay healthy?
August 26th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
don’t know if i see us doing much wildcat now with an actual QB under center.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
# Dakota Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
You guys like the photo I have linked to my name now?
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Fisher looks constipated?
August 26th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Oh! I’ll excuse you for thinking you’re the only one.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Drexl Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
# Dakota Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
You guys like the photo I have linked to my name now?
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Fisher looks constipated?
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Yeah he does doesn’t he? lol
August 26th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
LOL that was my first impression.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Whatever, Priest. I respect your opinion/position no matter what. You are a fan as am I.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
I’m on a missiong this Saturday to find Norco Bob and his Tailgate.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Should John Henderson make the team or do we keep William Joseph for cheaper?
August 26th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
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This one might be better with Doc Rivers getting set to cry…”They’ve never beat my starting five! waaaaaaaahhhhhh” Guess what Doc, yout team has never beat this Lakers starting five either…or a Lakers team with a healthy Bynum….heck, you haven’t even played a Lakers team with a healthy Bynum!
August 26th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Thank you, And I respect yours as well. We all want the same thing, the Raiders in the SB. Big Al is Big Al……period
August 26th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
http://dailyworldtrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/LA-Lakers-Win-Game-7-and-NBA-Finals-2010-Championship.jpg
This one…sorry
August 26th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Ghost, listen for early Sabbath, me thinks Henderson..
August 26th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Sorry to have to spill the beans…
6-10, the sooner you accept it the better off you’re all gonna feel….
Believe what you want to believe. Me, I know!
August 26th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
well said, Priest. A good Raiders team is good for the NFL.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
It cracks me up when people suggest that compliments directed toward Al Davis by current and former players and coaches are somehow scripted and/or required.
The NFL is the pinnacle of the football world. To suggest that these men that have climbed the ladder to the top of their profession by being the best there is at their jobs would read from a script just so they could work for a certain person when they have so many other options, is just ludicrous.
Al Davis (like the rest of us) has his faults. He is, however, a great man that has contributed more than most to the sport that has been his life. People that care about the sport and have an affinity for its history and develpoment know this, and appreciate him for it. Maybe they all say the same thing because it’s true.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
If William Joseph, that man who the Raiders cut and sign over and over again as filler, is selected over Henderson…Henderson should immediately hang up his cleats.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Coach E, you got it here first, 9-7, play-offs….
August 26th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
yea Dak, coz if he can’t cut it for us he’s through.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I will, I think he will be easy to find.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Lol, yeah I am sure having a job with the Raiders has nothing to do with what they say about Al Davis….just funny how most of them stop saying such things once they are gone from the Raiders….
Sean Paton: “Hey Gruden, Fox and Callahan, should I work for the all knowing, all seeing greatness that is known as Al Davis?”
Gruden/Fox/Callahan: “HELL NO!”
August 26th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
***Sean Payton***
August 26th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Good game on ESPN tonight GB versus IND. Two QB’s going head to head for a half, will be fun to watch.
The third pre-season game is the game for the number one’s to play a full half. Good indicator were your team is at, regarding the starters.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
I’ve worked for Al since 1964. I dispay the Shield yearly, even at night. Does this entitle me to compensation? My friends think I’m nuts, so it’s a good thing!
August 26th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
860, i dunno….maybe constipation…LOL
August 26th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Capt, hear ya, lol….
August 26th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Dakota,
Yeah, and DeAngelo Hall and Warren Sapp come to mind as well.
My point is that there are an awful lot of people out there that still give Al his due, and they either haven’t worked for him for years or never did.
Are you suggesting that saying those things about him is a requirement for working for the Raiders?
August 26th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Al Davis 2010 NFL Executive of the Year
Coach Elkins, Real MaddenRaider and Kool Kell 2011 Golden Gate Bridge Statistics.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Teach, A lot of players come here for a payday, some don’t get it, leaves a nasty taste, did you see the Bo interview? Got to go with it…..
August 26th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Gruden has never said anything remotely like that and neither has Callahan…………show us the quotes..
Fox had a fight with Big Al so I know he said it but the rest show me. There are coaches on this present staff that worked here before and came back…..explain that. Tons of coaches who played here and want the job…………explain that.
My thing is if you don’t know yourself, how can you have such a strong opinion on something you know very litttle about. That is exactly what’s wrong with this world. Unless you have overwhelming evidence to support your opinion why state something as fact.
I know he runs the draft because everyone I’ve ever talked to for 30 years has said so. He has strong control on player personnel and has his own phylosophies about offense and defense. But I’ve never heard a coach say he wouldn’t let me coach…….NEVER!!
August 26th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
DT Aubrayo Franklin says he’ll sign and WILL be with the 9ers on Saturday.
That means Veldheer could face him…
August 26th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
117. Funny how people who don’t use reason or logic are usually the loudest with their opinions.
You can’t say Davis is a tyrant who runs every aspect of the Raiders just to blame him when things go wrong and then claim he has nothing to do with things that are right.
The whole Warren Sappian “Everything is a nite mare in Raider land” may have been more true when that fool was here and frankly, I blame his big fat mouth for alot of it.
If talked then the way he talks now about them you can see how it would sink the locker room.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Nnam, I like the idea of Veld in the middle, might open up some lanes for the ground attact, our O-line collapsed too many times in Chi-Town.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Oh NO!! not good not good at all. Now I have a lot of reservations about this move. I’m not dogging Veldheer I’m just saying Franklin is the most underrated NT in the game. This guy plays a real zero technigue right oover the C and he is dominant. He is the reason the niners defense is what it is.
Well you guy’s are going to get what you’ve been asking for veldheer is in the deep end of the pool boy’s. I hope he can swim………
August 26th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
103. Some “fans” on here are really just haters who look for the negative and there has been a lot the last 7 yrs.
Its funny to see how they scramble for negative sh*t when the team does something positve.
I hope we kick some azz soon so they can be even more exposed for the negative ugly little trolls they are.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
860,
Bo could have refused Al’s invitation to sit in his box with him and not done that interview, and no one would have ever known.
That’s exactly my point, thank you.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
priesttj Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Oh NO!! not good not good at all. Now I have a lot of reservations about this move. I’m not dogging Veldheer I’m just saying Franklin is the most underrated NT in the game. This guy plays a real zero technigue right oover the C and he is dominant. He is the reason the niners defense is what it is.
Well you guy’s are going to get what you’ve been asking for veldheer is in the deep end of the pool boy’s. I hope he can swim………——————————————————————————————— Whats it going to hurt it just a preseason game might as well find out now what hes made of instead of during the regualr season when it counts.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
120. WORD but man, thats alot to ask of a kid from Div II.
IF he can put it all together and run a hybrid straightline / ZBS and ecel, thats a draft STEAL…
He has looked good though. Anyone else notice how he played LT against the Bears and the very next play was at RT? He’s played center too.
THIS is what RNS was talking about with the hybrid theory.
You’ve got Seymour capable of playing anywhere on the D line to create matchups, imagine our O line guys doing the same thing. Never know who’s gonna line up where on any given play.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
124. Ataxia, Franklin IS under rated. Good call man. Know thine enemy.
It is pre season though and should be a good learning experience…
Hope Veld shines…
August 26th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Lakota Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Damn it Jerry, when do I get to post as Dakota again? It has been like three weeks!
Becker…do me a favor and take me off probation!
I am not feeling this Lakota handle!
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I’d advise you to keep your mouth shut about Al Davis.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Priest, we don’t have many options at this point, I say let him have at it, it could make this O-line stand up and be noticed, O-line is my only fret with this team, let em rip.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
I know it’s a preaseason game, That’s why I’m worried I don’t want to lose my QB before the season starts based on some experiment. The niners bring a lot of heat and they are very physical if this kid can’t hang Campbell may pay the price.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I hope Willis talks to McCalin
August 26th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Am I the only one that realizes that Kyle Boller is terrible?
I’d rather see Brennan get the 3rd spot, but I just got done reading Jerry’s chat from the other day and he was talking about Gradkowski possibly getting cut and Boller moving up to the 2 spot. WTF?
Yeah, let’s cut a guy who played great when he came off the bench last year in several games — winning AFC Player of the Week honors vs. Pittsburgh — for a guy who couldn’t cut it with the Rams and has looked erratic at best this preseason. To be honest, I’m not convinced Campbell is a better option than Gradkowski. Forget Boller. I have a feeling KB makes it because he’s a former No. 1 pick with good size and speed, but I’ve got zero confidence in him and with the makeup of this offensive line our backup QB is probably going to see some extensive action.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Priest, 6′8″ of Raider mean-ness staring you in the face, what you gonna do?
August 26th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Edward Teach Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
It cracks me up when people suggest that compliments directed toward Al Davis by current and former players and coaches are somehow scripted and/or required.
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Have you ever seen the TV intro’s of the Raider Pre-Season games? sheesh, all about the Greatness of Al Davis, pathetic.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
We will certainly find out which of our TEs can block and which can’t, as well as the backs that can pick up blitzes.
Agressive defenses have their own set of weaknesses. Hopefully Hue can keep ‘em off-balance without giving away all the state secrets.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Priest
Would you feel more comfortable with Morris starting? I cant imagine JV being any worse.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I also think Thomas Howard should stay. Not totally sold on the idea that Wimbley and Scott can consistently cover athletic TEs and RBs. We need to keep TH around.
I’d also love to see Bruce Campbell get some work with the 1s. I have no faith in Cable’s judgment when it comes to evaluating who starts/sits. He’s often wrong including with, and perhaps particularly with, the offensive line.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Chris, you hit the nail on the head, if you’re in Cable’s camp, you play, if not, team suffers, sad to say.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Kell,
What I wrote (and you referenced there) has absolutely zero to do with the TV intros of the Raider preseason games.
Apples and oranges, and you know it.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Sure.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
And not signing Mawae makes no sense at all. They say he made the Pro Bowl last year on reputation. Maybe. Maybe not. But even if he slipped some, is he really a worse option at the center position than a rookie D-II tackle who hasn’t looked especially ready thus far?
August 26th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
I might not want to face it but I don’t play NT in the NFL, Franklin is a true NT not a 4/3 so-called NT he plays the zero techigue with great skill. So you might want address that question to him.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Well, if Veldheer is not up to muster at Center, they can still sign Mawae.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Chris, he has heart, I’ll take that,and a desire to play ball. Sure he’s a Rook, and learning PRO ball everyday, I say throw him in, see where the cards fall….IMHO
August 26th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
2 Best QB’s in the league on display tonite.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Chris in NY
Why don’t you give Cable a call and let him know the starting QB should be Gradkowski. I’m very interested in his response. If you can’t see that Campbell is a better player than Grads I’m not sure what to say except…………OOOOKK!!
August 26th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
2 plays, TD Colts.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Priest, the players trust Campbell, the O-line keeps him way to busy, I’m in with him, like his style….
August 26th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Todd
Campbell is one hell of a QB and we are extremely lucky to get him at this particular time. It’s just not this year but the next 6-7 years as he matures and becomes one of the better QB’s in the game. It changes everything from gloom and doom to a very bright future as Hue Jackson delineated. This is a QB driven team now.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Priest, I’m in, we haven’t looked this good in years, and I did back JR, everything went wrong, grow from it, learn from it, put it on the field……
August 26th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Truth be told I don’t think Russell would’ve ever gotten to the point that Campbell is as far as accuracy on a consistent basis. And just from a technigue standpoint it would’ve taken him 2-3 years of hard work and film study to get to where Campbell is right now. Russell there is no realchance that he ever puts that type of work in.
Campbell is a real boost to this organization it’s hard for me to really believe that the Redskins actually let this guy walk. I said it before I think he’s better than Gannon was when we got him.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
keep howard,have to.al will never sign mawae.he is a player rep.fugit about it………
August 26th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
cambell better than gannon?are you insane?did you mean that?
August 26th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81a06b2f/article/discounted-campbell-raiders-hope-to-find-success-together?module=HP_cp2
Could be…
August 26th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
151. I agree. We should keep Howard. Pretty thin if we lose Kam Scott or McClain
August 26th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
common, bruce grads is all heart — no doubt about that!! i mean for a relief pitcher coming in off the bench bruce gradkowski is what i want.. but trying to say that he is a better option than JC is just absurd.. as far as boller and brennan let them battle it out come preseason game #4..
August 26th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
150. I’m ahppy we got Campbell but wasn’t Gannon in the League for like 15 YEARS before he came to Oakland?
August 26th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
155. Bruce would never survive an entire season.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Yeah I do and Gannon was really good, we went 8-8 his first year lost some close gamesand he had some up and down performances. As we started too put better players around him he got better and so did Gruden. When we got Jerry Rice and Charlie Garner that’s when Gannon really took off.
If DMC and the WR’s come to play and the line holds up you’ll see what I mean. Gannon had a great Oline gave him all sorts of time to throw. If Campbell had that he would light it up.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
151. I agree. We should keep Howard. Pretty thin if we lose Kam Scott or McClain
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no we really need to see what we can get in return for him first off.. we need that 3RD or 4th yr vet WR, t. howard and a pick can yield a mario manningham type WR.. THATS WHAT WE NEED!!
August 26th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Gannon was 32 when we got him and he was a grizzled vet played well for the Chiefs Campbell’s 28 his best days ahead of him.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
155. Bruce would never survive an entire season.
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AGREED
August 26th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
if veldheer starts at c what happens to satele or morris????
August 26th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Satele is just hurt
August 26th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Priesttj, Fyi
I go to the same gym as a former ST Louis Cards player from Oakland, drafted in 68′.
Even though he’s never played for the Raiders, it seems Al Davis has taken him in. He was at the Tatum Luncheon Al Gave, goes to some practices.
He swears by Al Davis, loves him like a father, ok?
August 26th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Kell,
When someone puts together a TV promo for the Raiders, it would be naive to think that the organization didn’t have a very large say in the message and the content. They are paying for it, after all.
When people like Gil Brandt, Paul Tagliabue, John Madden, Tom Flores, Bill Walsh, Bo Jackson and so many others say good things about Al Davis, it’s not because they’re getting paid to say it, or because they’re forced to. When coaches come back to work for Davis after having left for other opportunities, it’s not because they have to. Some of it by current employees is part of the job, but that kind of thing is common everywhere in the NFL. Watch other team’s press conferences and interviews with new and current players nd you’ll see what I mean. The fact that so many FORMER players and coaches, and others that have never been a part of the organization say these things is probably more compelling than anything.
If you can’t see the difference there then it’s probably because you don’t want to.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
if Veldheer starts at c what happens to Satele or Morris????
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Assuming that came into play, for the 2010 season, Satele would be relegated to back-up center & Morris would be finding employment in another industry or possibly the UFL.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
You talking about Norm Thompson KK, I used to scout with him.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Q: Two years ago Ravens leaned on run as Flacco got acclimated, last year opened up. Which is this offense more like?
Jackson: I’m not going to make a comparison between the two because there’s a whole different set of players here. This environment is going to be the Raiders environment and whatever we do obviously we have a wealth of good players here: Darren McFadden, Michael Bush, Louis Murphy, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Zach Miller. We have some prime time football players and we’re tailoring our style of offense around those players to give them the best opportunity to have success.
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After I read this …my immediate thought was this guy really is good …something so simple ..yet so many ignore.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I would love to see V go against franklin however, he held out all of camp, has not practiced….No way he franklin plays saturday…
August 26th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
You talking about Norm Thompson KK, I used to scout with him.
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No, I’m reluctant to use his name because of my noteriety. But No. a RB.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
if veldheer starts at c what happens to satele or morris????
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Veldheer isn’t starting at center. Veldheer is in there Saturday because Satele can’t go, neither is Abrayo Franklin going to go, regardless of what Franklin says, and the Raiders have an opportunity to see what Veldheer can do in a home start. Makes sense really.
August 26th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
OK no sweat!!
August 26th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
# KoolKell Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Priesttj, Fyi
I go to the same gym as a former ST Louis Cards player from Oakland, drafted in 68′.
Even though he’s never played for the Raiders, it seems Al Davis has taken him in. He was at the Tatum Luncheon Al Gave, goes to some practices.
He swears by Al Davis, loves him like a father, ok?
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That’s not hard to believe. AD’s whole life is football. He’s always been known as a player’s coach. He’s always favored players over coaches with the exception of Madden and possibly Flores. I’m sure the ex-player you mentioned had an opportunity at some time to meet AD and they most likely discussed some football. I’m sure AD said something to the effect of keep in touch and the guy does. I’m sure AD knows literally 1000’s of players and when one of them calls he answers the phone. That’s Al Davis.
August 26th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
MacArthur Lane
August 26th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
# JB Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
if Veldheer starts at c what happens to Satele or Morris????
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Assuming that came into play, for the 2010 season, Satele would be relegated to back-up center & Morris would be finding employment in another industry or possibly the UFL.
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good hopefully they would keep alex parsons over morris
August 26th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Even DHB’s comments seem fatiqued
August 26th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Ed Teach
These guy’s are way too caught up in the media created persona of Al Davis. Warren Sapp and Randy Moss comment something’s fishy…..lol just what kind of thinkng person would listen to Randy Moss unless they were looking for something negative.
Rod Woodson someone anyone can trust, not a word. Jerry Rice nothing negative. And just wya too many to number but the haters would rather seekout the few who had bad experiences and draw all their conclusions from them. People believe what they chose to believe……………..period. facts be damned!!
August 26th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Ed Teach
These guy’s are way too caught up in the media created persona of Al Davis.
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You mean the Al Davis created media persona, no?
August 26th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I said it before I think he’s better than Gannon was when we got him.
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Of course he is!
Now let’s see what Hue can do with him. Missing a couple of HOF WRs though.
August 26th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
The ONE person I am going to watch every play is DHB. More anxious to see this guys alleged progress than I am to see Veldheer at C.
August 26th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
i wonder what it would take to get a mario manningham or a patrick crayton in here
August 26th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
even a lance moore would be good
August 26th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Priest,
I think all a person has to do is look at the folks that talk badly about Al, and then look at the people that speak well of him.
We all know the names on each side of the argument. I’ll stand on that.
August 26th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
MacArthur Lane
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One of my favorites as a young football fan.
Remember Him with John Brockington in Green Bay?
Loved it.
August 26th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
30 yr,
Who would those 2 play in front of, Watkins?
DHB, Murphy, JLH, and Ford are LOCK for the 1-4 WR spot. Chaz is SURELY mixed in there somewhere for the 7 games or so he’ll be in the year.
No room for more WRs mayne.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Oh, and welcome back 30 YR.
That was you posting about the wife earlier, right?
Congrats and I’m glad all is well for you.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
J Wiggle Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
The ONE person I am going to watch every play is DHB. More anxious to see this guys alleged progress than I am to see Veldheer at C.
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Agree, Gotta see if the hype is real.
I hope we can see a noticable improvement, with hopes of better things to come in year 3.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
A little bit, RaiderLen.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I look back on this last game from Campbell and see why I am so scared of him.
Some good flashes, nice passes and movement in the pocket….and a 50 something QB rating, 2 turnovers and a fumble, and losing at the end.
Campbell worries me more than just about anyone else on the roster. I have more confidence in Rolando McClain and Jered Veldheer than I do JC.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Now of course when I watch the game for the 5th and 6th times, I’ll be looking at a lot more, lol.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
A little bit, RaiderLen.
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Monday night Football. Brockington, who. looking back, was Chuck Muncie like, powerfull and explosive. Mixed in with Mac Lane, who would run it, but also take a swing pass out of the backfield.
I’d just started playing youth football as a running back, so as a kid, I focused on what those fellas were up too.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
# J Wiggle Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Oh, and welcome back 30 YR.
That was you posting about the wife earlier, right?
Congrats and I’m glad all is well for you.
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thanks J WIGG!! appreciate that
August 26th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
JFB,
You’re trippin!
Campbell was probably the most impressive thing from the Chicago game. The sacks he DIDN’T take is what stood out to me. Dude was decisive, and quick with the ball. Also did a really good job of stepping up in the pocket.
The INT was the result of a blown blocking assignment by either Gallery or Satele. Pressure came right in his face and I believe his arm was hit. The read was correct and it should have been 6.
The “fumble” ??? You mean the bad snap? Are you really putting that on JC?
Tough crowd!
August 26th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
# J Wiggle Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
30 yr,
Who would those 2 play in front of, Watkins?
DHB, Murphy, JLH, and Ford are LOCK for the 1-4 WR spot. Chaz is SURELY mixed in there somewhere for the 7 games or so he’ll be in the year.
No room for more WRs mayne.
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where would you put mario manningham ranking him with our top 4 wr’s????
August 26th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
JFB,
Will we keep Grads and his salary as a #3 QB?
He better step his game up Saturday, lol!
August 26th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
30 Yr,
The question is where Jackson and Davis would put him?
I think it’s pretty apparent that DHB, Murphy, and Ford are going to get every chance to fail before they are demoted. Same with Chaz and JLH. I think any WR short of Reggie Wayne types don’t see the field for us.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Just Fire Baby,
You and Chris in NY are out of your collective minds! Jason Campbell is not anywhere close to the issue. Campbell is a strength. Making the right reads, moving the offense, staying after EVERY practice, leadership….as Jwiggle said, that INT was because he was hit as he threw…that’s a TD if the O-Line does its job.
Gradkowski is what he is. He had a couple of good games last year, got hurt and then got hurt again. He is not a starting NFL QB….and is hanging on as a backup…just like last year.
Gradkowski appears to be a great guy. But to think he’s an NFL starte? C’mon Man!
August 26th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
LMAO Mike Tirico
“Matt Flynn just entered the game for the Packers. He of course was the QB at LSU who succeeded Jamarcus Russell, yet he is the LSU QB still playing in the league.”
August 26th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
FIRE BABY.
gotta agree with wigg, 1000%!! i mean the guy threw for over 3500yds 20 tds to only 15ints on a very bad redskin team.. those type of numbers for us directly leads us to at least 4 more wins…
August 26th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Plaxicco Burress might be a name to keep an eye on. Gives the staff time to see if they really have anything with these young WRs now that there is a decent QB getting the rock to them.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I’d just started playing youth football as a running back, so as a kid, I focused on what those fellas were up too.
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Wow. He’s a nice guy.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Jason Campbell is the Man now.
Let’s protect Him and see were he can lead this team.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
# J Wiggle Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Plaxicco Burress might be a name to keep an eye on. Gives the staff time to see if they really have anything with these young WRs now that there is a decent QB getting the rock to them.
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now your talking!! when does he get his work release??
August 26th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
# J Wiggle Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
JFB,
You’re trippin!
Campbell was probably the most impressive thing from the Chicago game. The sacks he DIDN’T take is what stood out to me. Dude was decisive, and quick with the ball. Also did a really good job of stepping up in the pocket.
The INT was the result of a blown blocking assignment by either Gallery or Satele. Pressure came right in his face and I believe his arm was hit. The read was correct and it should have been 6.
The “fumble” ??? You mean the bad snap? Are you really putting that on JC?
Tough crowd!
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100% correct JW. Those two misfires were directly attributable to our dynamic duo of Satele & Morris. Are you noticing a theme or pattern here?
August 26th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
J,
Has nothing to do about Grads bro. Has everything about having a QB who is a winner.
That INT was a momentum-swinger. Blame it on whoever, he threw the pass and it was an awful one.
The fumble, he was looking right at the center and it hit the palm of his hand. Than he preceded to run away from the fumble (I will give him a pass since it was preseason…for now).
End of the day we were losing, and he had a QB rating of 50. Not going to get it done, against a lower-tier defense.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I like Cambell so far after just 2 preseason games.
The INT in the bears was would have been six with 0.1 seconds more to throw. He saw Mille breaking in to the post but tried to get it out and it was a duck.
Fumble yea that was dumb. I actually think that for Satale to have just gotten injured cooaches should not have went to shotgun with a Center just entering thr game like that. Bad snap on Morris bat formation on coaches.
August 26th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
JLH AND MURPH are alot of heart.. i like that…darrius heward dropus??? i dont know yet and ford will see..i still think we need to make a move for a proven WR..
August 26th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
What did Hue Jackson say the most important thing was for a QB?
Ability to lead men. Not completion %’s, and looking nice stepping up in the pocket.
Campbell has been losing everytime he has left the game in a Raider uniform.
Not impressed!!!
August 26th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
August 26th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
What did Hue Jackson say the most important thing was for a QB?
Ability to lead men. Not completion %’s, and looking nice stepping up in the pocket.
Campbell has been losing everytime he has left the game in a Raider uniform.
Not impressed!!!
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THATS your opinion and ur entitled to it.. but i know one thing that id much rather have JC over Jadumbazz!!
August 26th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
JFB
If your not happy with what you are seeing, don’t watch. Better yet, go follow the Niners. They’ve got QB problems yet unresolved.
August 26th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
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