Campbell throwing at practice
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am in Oakland Raiders.
Jason Campbell was participating in a walk-through practice session with the other Raiders quarterbacks Monday, throwing passes of 20 to 30 yards in range, beat writer Steve Corkran reports.
Campbell sustained a stinger and a right wrist injury in Saturday night’s 28-24 loss to San Francisco, with coach Tom Cable saying during a conference call that the wrist injury was of bigger concern with regard to the season opener Sept. 12 against Tennessee.
The Raiders have just three days to prepare for Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, with rosters cut to 75 on Wednesday.
Among those who were on the field during the media window (practice is now closed to the media except for warmups and some drills) were center Samson Satele (ankle), Richard Seymour (triceps) and cornerback Chris Johnson (hamstring).
Those not present included wide receiver Chaz Schilens (knee), defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (elbow), cornerback Joey Thomas (concussion), running back Michael Bush (thumb), defensive end Alex Daniels (groin) and defensive end Jay Richardson (groin).
I’ll pass along some post-practice news and notes as relayed by Steve . . .
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August 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Raider Nation…
August 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
I was going to take Bruce
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Why would you want the backup QB?
August 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Not reported….Bruce throwing the ball 120-130 yards
August 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Thanks for the update Jerry…This is your best year yet..IMHO…Keep up the good work…
August 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Jhill: posted something at you last blog…
August 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Not reported….Bruce throwing the ball 120-130 yards
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Sign him up….
August 30th, 2010 at 11:29 am
we’ll see how much worse the run D gets without Desmond Bryant out there, Nnamdi21
August 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Thank goodness. That’s the best news I’ve heard all day. Now if only we can get a similar report about Michael Bush.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:31 am
VittorioTafur Raiders practice just a walkthrough — Campbell looks fine, doing everything other quarterbacks are doing
August 30th, 2010 at 11:32 am
ArmChair,
Mike Bush isn’t needed against the Titans.
let the man rest a week
McFadden, Bennett, Cartwright & Reece = more than enough ammo against thier weak defense
August 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Who gives a better chance against Tenn, Cambpell or Gradkowski?
August 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
So in summation, JC layed on the turf for a good 5 minutes and got carted off for an injury that would have him miss exactly ZERO days of practice.
Tough as nails this guy!!!
August 30th, 2010 at 11:38 am
inonewordraider Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Who gives a better chance against Tenn, Cambpell or Gradkowski?
BOLLER
August 30th, 2010 at 11:38 am
So in summation, JC layed on the turf for a good 5 minutes and got carted off for an injury that would have him miss exactly ZERO days of practice.
Tough as nails this guy!!!
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JFB: JCamp works out with Brett Favre, remember?
August 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Pito
August 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Got ya RRS.
Lol at the Venezuelan babysitter.
Don’t YOU get caught up, lol!
August 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:38 am
So in summation, JC layed on the turf for a good 5 minutes and got carted off for an injury that would have him miss exactly ZERO days of practice.
Tough as nails this guy!!!
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JFB: JCamp works out with Brett Favre, remember?
……………….HE HAD FATIQUE!!!
August 30th, 2010 at 11:46 am
HE HAD FATIQUE!!!
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fatty: you probably got fatigued typing that
August 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Alex Daniels is about to board the last train to cutsville.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
alex daniels wont get cut because he has the same intials as the owner!!
August 30th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Grads was 14-22 202yds for 2tds and no int. he really wants to start!
August 30th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Ah Hell, Raiders fell back to earth against SF.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
J Hill Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I can’t believe how you FFL didn’t take Raider players, lol!
It’s going to make my thrashing of you guys even sweeter!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Hold on there Mr. Hill. I have Murphy and DMAC.
Please be kind, please.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:54 am
20-30 for 295yds and 2tds for our top two QBs incredible improvement over last season
August 30th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I sure hope Watkins and Myers are history.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I think people panicking about the inconsistent play of McClain in the Niner game should all calm down a bit here. He had 6-7 tackles and 2 assists.
Please remember people….the kid is STILL a ROOKIE.
He is still learning and the Niner game was a good learning experience for him. He will only get better.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Bruce Almighty!!!
The boys seemed to have a little giddy-up in their step when Grads came in
August 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Jonesy941 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:54 am
20-30 for 295yds and 2tds for our top two QBs incredible improvement over last season
…………………..last year we had 295 yd games if you add several games together.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Last year the team looked soild without a good QB. Now it seems we have two good QBs, but the rest of the team looks soso.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Watkins may have earned himself a way out the door in that Niner game. He dropped that game winner in the end on 4th down and he also dropped another pass I believe earlier in that drive.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:57 am
I think people panicking about the inconsistent play of McClain in the Niner game should all calm down a bit here. He had 6-7 tackles and 2 assists.
Please remember people….the kid is STILL a ROOKIE!
He is still learning and the Niner game was a good learning experience for him. He will only get better.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:57 am
007, most of the 9ers positive plays were run right at McClain. There is some room for worry, but otherwise I agree with you about the kid being a rook.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
DKnight007 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Watkins may have earned himself a way out the door in that Niner game. He dropped that game winner in the end on 4th down and he also dropped another pass I believe earlier in that drive.
rmr said that was because of coverage i saw the ball hit him right in the hands.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
im cool with mcclain like you said still rookie he has room to make mistake. post28 thats very true
August 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
The Raiders play a defense that turns everything towards the middle of the field. You would expect McClain to have a ton of tackles.
Morrison had a ton of tackles.. They just happened to be 5-7 yards down field
McClain has to meet the RB at the line
August 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
What happened to Houston? The kid was Beast week 1 and now he has dissapeared.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I’m not sure what game some of you were watching.
Take away the punt/kickoff return and the garbage time TD at the end of the game and SF scores 14 points against our defense, despite the missed assignments, superb game by Patrick Willis, and sacks of Jason Campbell.
The SF Sissies had more false start and offside penalties than we did. We passed the ball against them at will, which is light years ahead of anything that we’ve seen since Gannon retired.
I know we have alot of improvement still to be made especially on the O-Line and Return coverage, but the Niners didn’t even come close to dominating.
If anything, all things considered, it was really more of a stalemate.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I’m not sure what game some of you were watching.
Take away the punt/kickoff return and the garbage time TD at the end of the game and SF scores 14 points against our defense, despite the missed assignments, superb game by Patrick Willis, and sacks of Jason Campbell.
The SF Sissies had more false start and offside penalties than we did. We passed the ball against them at will, which is light years ahead of anything that we’ve seen since Gannon retired.
I know we have alot of improvement still to be made especially on the O-Line and Return coverage, but the Niners didn’t even come close to dominating.
If anything, all things considered, it was really more of a stalemate.
………………………..the game i saw tells me al davis aint slipping the refs a gratuity.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Ray Lewis in his prime would not have been that much more effective than McClain on most of those Niner runs. They just laid our D-line down and trampled them; I have seen some awful Raiders defensive lines in my time and this one, was right there with them Saturday night. Please don’t start in on our rookie MLB who is starting from day one. This defense has way too many other leaks.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Vegas,
Mr. Gradkowski played Well. He was great!!
August 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Are the Raiders going to beable to pass like that every week and abandone the running game? I don’t think we have enough QBs for that. Our Oline stinks.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
so with cut days fast approaching, I only see a few battles left to be won:
WR (1 spot) – Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs, Todd Watkins. I keep waiting for one of these guys to step up on special teams, or make a big catch late in the game.
S (1 spot) – Hiram Eugene or Stevie Brown. I am rooting for Brown as he always seems to be around the ball and I am just tired of watching Eugene out there.
OL (1 spot) – Chris Morris or Eric Pears. I don’t understand why Cable is giving Pears so much run with the first team offense the last couple of weeks but there HAS to be a reason…right? Morris is just terrible at this point in his career.
LB (3 spots) – Sam Williams, Ricky Brown, Thomas Howard, Slade Norris, Travis Goethel. This is still the most contested position on the squad. Special teams will determine who stays and who goes. I am rooting for Williams, Howard, and Goethel at this point.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
I think they know what Houston can do now so they are cooling his motor or is getting double teamed now?
Just a hunch did not see the SF game.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Grads played great, so did Campbell. Could one be trade bait for a C? Pitts anyone?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Oh you are so wrong Fatty!
It was M Singeltary that slipped the Ref’s the envelope with some $$$$
How about the 2 “NON EXISTENT” PI calls that were critical in keeping SF drives alive
August 30th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Boy I hope you are right. D Mac has not made a big splash since his play aginst KC his rookie season. I had such high hopes for this guy coming out of college. LOL!!!!
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RaiderRockstar Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:32 am
ArmChair,
Mike Bush isn’t needed against the Titans.
let the man rest a week
McFadden, Bennett, Cartwright & Reece = more than enough ammo against thier weak defense
August 30th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Trade Frye for a refrigerator box to put in the middle of the line.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
RR, I don’t think the Titan’s D is that weak. Maybe the secondary, but their front four come to play.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Whaaaat????Why would you want to do that?
Did you see Campbell hit the ground and get carted out and see Grads come in the SF game and make some big plays. You want that type of back up on your team. I luv our QB situation one of the bright spots of the preseason. We need a center and a blind side tackle but don’t screw up the QB rotation to do it.
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RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Grads played great, so did Campbell. Could one be trade bait for a C? Pitts anyone?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Did big John Henderson make any plays aginst SF?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Well do have have Boller as a back up QB, he is not so bad either. Pitts needs a starting QB and they need one now. Mabey we could get a C and a draft pick. I think its worth it.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
inonewordraider Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Who gives a better chance against Tenn, Cambpell or Gradkowski?
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I know some of you may not agree with me on this one, but I say Gradkowski.
Until we get our line fixed, Grads has the right internal clock that helps him get the ball out quick. Campbell holds on to the ball a tad too long with the weak o-line that we have.
Campbell also hesitates to run for the first down when there appears to be a wide opening sometimes.
Grads has the energy and play making ability that I think we will need to get a win on the road. When he entered the game on Sat. the whole Coliseum just lit up with electricity. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he was deadly accurate as well.
I like Campbell alot. I just don’t want him to rush back and get hit again, even worse, and be out for the season.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
i had my cup of tea this morning and read the tea leaves it said raiders beat titans 30-24
August 30th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Did big John Henderson make any plays aginst SF?
Nah Nada, Took a big crap at halftime, that was his biggest effort of the night.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Right on the mark ArmChair
August 30th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-cable
Michael Bush update.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Titans 31 Raiders 17 = without Bush. It could be a Raider win with him.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Grads has the energy and play making ability that I think we will need to get a win on the road. When he entered the game on Sat. the whole Coliseum just lit up with electricity. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he was deadly accurate as well.
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There was NO electricity until Grads hit Muph on the 74yd TD strike. It was pretty damn quiet when DMac went out of bounds on his 1yd catch with 55 seconds left…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
What happened to Houston? The kid was Beast week 1 and now he has dissapeared.
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Its called a double team.
He needs to work on technique too… pretty young…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
itzSteve Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
so with cut days fast approaching, I only see a few battles left to be won:
WR (1 spot) – Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs, Todd Watkins. I keep waiting for one of these guys to step up on special teams, or make a big catch late in the game.
S (1 spot) – Hiram Eugene or Stevie Brown. I am rooting for Brown as he always seems to be around the ball and I am just tired of watching Eugene out there.
OL (1 spot) – Chris Morris or Eric Pears. I don’t understand why Cable is giving Pears so much run with the first team offense the last couple of weeks but there HAS to be a reason…right? Morris is just terrible at this point in his career.
LB (3 spots) – Sam Williams, Ricky Brown, Thomas Howard, Slade Norris, Travis Goethel. This is still the most contested position on the squad. Special teams will determine who stays and who goes. I am rooting for Williams, Howard, and Goethel at this point.
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Sam Williams will FINALLY be CUT and the rest will remain on the team as backups and special teams players.
The special teams needs as many good players as they can get.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Word from this mornings practice…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/pre_season_2010
August 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
[...] at practice making throws THE SKY IS NOT FALLING! Campbell throwing at practice – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly c… __________________ [Greatness is not something you have,but something you must achieve. [...]
August 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
If Grads is the player we all think he is why should we really care who is the starter? Campbell plays well, Grads plays well. I say trade one for some Oline help.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
60. Forgot about FB…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Williams is our best special teamer now that Ike is gone.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
# DKnight007 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
itzSteve Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
so with cut days fast approaching, I only see a few battles left to be won:
WR (1 spot) – Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs, Todd Watkins. I keep waiting for one of these guys to step up on special teams, or make a big catch late in the game.
S (1 spot) – Hiram Eugene or Stevie Brown. I am rooting for Brown as he always seems to be around the ball and I am just tired of watching Eugene out there.
OL (1 spot) – Chris Morris or Eric Pears. I don’t understand why Cable is giving Pears so much run with the first team offense the last couple of weeks but there HAS to be a reason…right? Morris is just terrible at this point in his career.
LB (3 spots) – Sam Williams, Ricky Brown, Thomas Howard, Slade Norris, Travis Goethel. This is still the most contested position on the squad. Special teams will determine who stays and who goes. I am rooting for Williams, Howard, and Goethel at this point.
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Sam Williams will FINALLY be CUT and the rest will remain on the team as backups and special teams players.
The special teams needs as many good players as they can get.
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I wouldn’t mind Williams getting cut, but he has been one the few consistent special teams tacklers the last couple of games…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
“Those not present included wide receiver Chaz Schilens (knee), ”
Surprise, surprise, is he EVER on presnet and on the field practicing??
Mail him his injury settlement check and lets move on already.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
58. Dude, I like Grads too but doubt he’d survive a full season behind our O line…
Hope we get that fixed…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
itzSteve Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
so with cut days fast approaching, I only see a few battles left to be won:
WR (1 spot) – Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs, Todd Watkins. I keep waiting for one of these guys to step up on special teams, or make a big catch late in the game.
S (1 spot) – Hiram Eugene or Stevie Brown. I am rooting for Brown as he always seems to be around the ball and I am just tired of watching Eugene out there.
OL (1 spot) – Chris Morris or Eric Pears. I don’t understand why Cable is giving Pears so much run with the first team offense the last couple of weeks but there HAS to be a reason…right? Morris is just terrible at this point in his career.
LB (3 spots) – Sam Williams, Ricky Brown, Thomas Howard, Slade Norris, Travis Goethel. This is still the most contested position on the squad. Special teams will determine who stays and who goes. I am rooting for Williams, Howard, and Goethel at this point.
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Eugene will be probably be CUT and Stevie Brown should make it. Brown has upside.
Figurs and Nick Miller will probably make it because they can help in the return game if necessary.
Watkins made some critical drops that cost the Raiders the game in the end of the Niner game and it may have cost him a roster spot as well?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
67. Sad things is he’s our best WR. Just can’t get healthy…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Thank God Campbell isn’t decapitated.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Williams is our best special teamer now that Ike is gone.
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Disagree..I think Groves and R Brown are. Goethel will be right up there to as well.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Get rid of Watkins and Miller, keep Ford JLH and Figurs.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
69. Watkins critcal drop was an over the shoulder sliding attempt between 2 defenders. He makes the team just cuz he has for so many years.
Figurs sucks and Miller has done little to nothing to justify another year on the dole.
Brown seems like aplay maker and Oakland likes that but don’t know if he’s got enough to make the cut. Eugene is Eugene…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
With JLH the best out of that bunch
August 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I don’t think the Titan’s D is that weak. Maybe the secondary, but their front four come to play.
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Kearse, Vanden Bosch & Keith Bulluck are gone.
Titans front seven was weak enough after Fat Albert took the monster contract in Washington …
August 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
DKnight007 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Watkins made some critical drops that cost the Raiders the game in the end of the Niner game and it may have cost him a roster spot as well?
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I was thinking the same thing. That drop at the end probably sealed his fate. Watkins has had plenty of chances, but never really seized the moment. He could have sealed the deal with that catch.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
R Brown??? Dude, he gets steam rolled everytime someone gets some speed going at him
August 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Fix the O-Line, win the division.
It’s as simple as that.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Very very bad new !!!
Get rid off Campbell, throw in Grad !
August 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
67. Sad things is he’s our best WR. Just can’t get healthy…
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Our best WR? That is just a matter of opinion at this point. He hasn’t been healthy long enough to garner a “best receiver title”. At this point all evidnece points towards Louis Murphy.
Agreed our WR situation is sad.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Fix the O-Line, win the division.
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WORD!
Thats why I’m saying to trade Campbell or Grads for some Oline help.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
# CJ Legend 34 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Did big John Henderson make any plays aginst SF?
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No. Henderson sucked out there. The problem with John Henderson is he gets NO PUSH in the passing game. So when you see him line up, you can audible to a pass play, set your protections to pick up the ends, and sit back there for hours until someone comes uncovered. Note the TD pass to Josh Morgan. In 3rd and short Henderson is very good. Other than that, not so good. And notice how the Whiners went for the pass play on the 4th and one.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
cable is a good guy, but he will stear the raiders to lose close games like always. just like this niner game. he doesn’t have that hate for losing like the great coaches do. people always give him a pass, but losing is losing and he has done that alot. i dont need to watch the raiders games to know the outcome. raiders give a good showing, but find a way to lose at the end. can someone call cable out on this? anyone?? did anyone tell cable that raider fans hate hate hate despise loathe detest losing to the niners? did he not get the memo?
yeah, i know… many will say, its just a preseason game, not a big deal, yada yada, but losing is losing and especially to the hated niners. owe well, i guess we should be happy that we put decent points on the scoreboard as opposed to years past. hooray for mediocre.
V
August 30th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Fix the O-Line, win the division.
It’s as simple as that.
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Word. “Fix the O line, save the Raiders”
August 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Fix the O-Line, win the division.
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WORD!
Thats why I’m saying to trade Campbell or Grads for some Oline help.
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In Madden franchise mode maybe…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Hey guys.
Been a while.
What are your thoughts on Mario Henderson this year. I recently read an article stating he was doing poorly. Living on the East coast, I have to wait for the regular season to get the games. I get nflnetwork, but do not like watching games when I already know the outcome. I have first heard Henderson was doing well, however read an article today suggesting otherwise.
Anyone…. PLEASE>>>>>
August 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
69. Watkins critcal drop was an over the shoulder sliding attempt between 2 defenders. He makes the team just cuz he has for so many years.
^^^^^^^^
It was still a catchable ball, expecially for a pro. WR’s who want to make a team and are playmakers, make that catch.
It went right through his arms…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Just Win: the one thing the Raiders aren’t lacking in is pass rushers
John Henderson is a pure run stuffer. the only true nose tackle on the roster
if you want to keep getting gashed up the gut – cut him. if you’re sick of it, put the man on the field 15-25 snaps per game and watch him do his thing
August 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
V, true, Anyone notice Singeltary throw in 2 starting LBs in one the final drive. He put them in there to rush the passed and win the game.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
# St. Jimmy Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
DKnight007 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Watkins made some critical drops that cost the Raiders the game in the end of the Niner game and it may have cost him a roster spot as well?
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I was thinking the same thing. That drop at the end probably sealed his fate. Watkins has had plenty of chances, but never really seized the moment. He could have sealed the deal with that catch.
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Watkins has made some plays for us as well. He caught the 3rd and 19 pass in KC last year on the winning drive, and had beaten his man which drew a PI penalty on the last drive Sat night. That penalty set up the chance to win the game. That 4th down catch was a VERY difficult catch. He should’ve made it tho.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
leaving early today
have a great day gents!
glad JCamp is ok
August 30th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Fix the O-Line, win the division.
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WORD!
Thats why I’m saying to trade Campbell or Grads for some Oline help.
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In Madden franchise mode maybe…
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Why not with Pitts? They have 2 starting Cs, Let satele slide over to RG.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I think our WRs have a very bright future, they’re big fast and hard workers. Look how much better DHB looks. Gradkowski looked very good out there and he had 3 consecutive WR drops on one sequence (got bailed out by a SF penalty on one of them) and the Watkins drop (guy has to be cut for that one). I think we have a qb controversy…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I think people panicking about the inconsistent play of McClain in the Niner game should all calm down a bit here. He had 6-7 tackles and 2 assists.
Please remember people….the kid is STILL a ROOKIE!
He is still learning and the Niner game was a good learning experience for him. He will only get better.
I also think maybe the Marshall should have McClain call the defensive signals to start with.
They should have Branch making defensive signal calls and McClain should be the backup and he can still learn. McClains’ only responsibility right now should be focusing on making plays and being in the right spots.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Pick up WR Bryant! Get a C from Pitts or call on Mawea.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
RNOraider
you need to watch the game a little closer. Brown is one of the only S Teamers that consistently hits somebody.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Just Win: the one thing the Raiders aren’t lacking in is pass rushers
John Henderson is a pure run stuffer. the only true nose tackle on the roster
if you want to keep getting gashed up the gut – cut him. if you’re sick of it, put the man on the field 15-25 snaps per game and watch him do his thing
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Read my post again rockstar. If I were an opposing Q and I saw henderson lined up oppo me, I would hold one back in to chip one end, have the TE double the other end, and I would sit back there for days until my receivers uncovered. The NFL is now a passing league. You can’t pass rush, you can’t play. Tommie Kelly was VERY good at pass rush and run defense Sat. That’s what we need here.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Let’s all hope that Al hasn’t hired the Surgical team of, Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, and Dr. Howard to fix Mike Bush’s thumb..
Cause, it sure looks like the Three Stooges have been doing the work on Schillens…..
August 30th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I watch the game, I see brown close on the ball carrier and get carried for 5-7 yard then the tackle is made. Williams on the otherhand smacks fools down on first contact.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Pick up WR Bryant! Get a C from Pitts or call on Mawea.
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Bryant is hurt…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Guys that have to go…
Eugene, Watkins, Cartwright, Joseph, Myers, Miller, Molene, Lawton,
August 30th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I know Bryant is hurt, he will still beable to start quicker than Chaz.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Will Chaz ever give us a full season?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I know Bryant is hurt, he will still beable to start quicker than Chaz.
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How do you figure that? He was just signed by his new team, big contract, but has had a lingering knee injury….
Javon Walker II…No thanks…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
I’m not trilled with Henderson either. I think Seymour and Kelly will be just fine.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Will Chaz ever give us a full season?
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Probable not, but Bryant probable wont either…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Look given the Shell preseason I’m happy we lost. The most discouraging thing was the run defense.
Both our two first games are against two prolific runners!!!!!!!!!
August 30th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Myers
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He stays….
August 30th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Guys that have to go…
Eugene, Watkins, Cartwright, Joseph, Myers, Miller, Molene, Lawton,
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Myers, tell me why?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Hey guys.
Been a while.
What are your thoughts on Mario Henderson this year. I recently read an article stating he was doing poorly. Living on the East coast, I have to wait for the regular season to get the games. I get nflnetwork, but do not like watching games when I already know the outcome. I have first heard Henderson was doing well, however read an article today suggesting otherwise.
Anyone…. PLEASE>>>>>
I think he’s our best LT unless Veldheer overtakes him. He got burned bad on the play that took Campbell out of the game but don’t recall him allowing another sack in the preseason. 49er lb’s (Willis mostly) were in the backfield all day, that’s the middle of the lines fault (Gallery, Veldheer, Carlisle)
August 30th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
69. Watkins critcal drop was an over the shoulder sliding attempt between 2 defenders. He makes the team just cuz he has for so many years.
Figurs sucks and Miller has done little to nothing to justify another year on the dole.
Brown seems like aplay maker and Oakland likes that but don’t know if he’s got enough to make the cut. Eugene is Eugene…
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watkins is the one who sucks–dropping multiple key passes. figurs made all of his catches. figurs has done well for his limited plays.
V
August 30th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
New Englandraider Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Hey guys.
Been a while.
What are your thoughts on Mario Henderson this year. I recently read an article stating he was doing poorly. Living on the East coast, I have to wait for the regular season to get the games. I get nflnetwork, but do not like watching games when I already know the outcome. I have first heard Henderson was doing well, however read an article today suggesting otherwise.
Anyone…. PLEASE>>>>>
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Henderson was responsible for Campbell getting hurt. Not good
August 30th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Myers came to us a a BA blocking TE. then it seemed the guy was good as a pass catcher too. The guy has regressed and can not get on the field to either block or catch. What good is he?
August 30th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
gots to go, Later Nation!
August 30th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Myers came to us a a BA blocking TE. then it seemed the guy was good as a pass catcher too. The guy has regressed and can not get on the field to either block or catch. What good is he?
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We will need someone who can catch to spell Zack, and block in double TE sets. Would not cut this one based on him droping a pass. If that were the case, we would have no WR’s….
August 30th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
V, true, Anyone notice Singeltary throw in 2 starting LBs in one the final drive. He put them in there to rush the passed and win the game.
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RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I watch the game, I see brown close on the ball carrier and get carried for 5-7 yard then the tackle is made. Williams on the otherhand smacks fools down on first contact.
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Yes, I did notice that. heck, singletary would have sent out the entire first defense to win the darn game. you can tell he wanted to win. going for it every chance he got on fourth down, bringing first teamers in at the end of the game like you stated, maybe even paying off the refs for those sad PI calls. lol.
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brown gets carried for about 5-7 yards a pop when tackling. i agree.
V
August 30th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
With the depth of our team we could sustain injuries to most key players Nnamdi, Seymour, Campbell, Schilens, but the guy we cannot afford to lose is Miller. Our other TE’s aren’t close. I’m thinking Barnes could hold the fort down if Gallery went out and Brown could fill in for Mcclain temporarily…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Myers came to us a a BA blocking TE. then it seemed the guy was good as a pass catcher too. The guy has regressed and can not get on the field to either block or catch. What good is he?
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We will need someone who can catch to spell Zack, and block in double TE sets. Would not cut this one based on him droping a pass. If that were the case, we would have no WR’s….
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Thec, “Wow some of these guys, must be watching a different Myers than I am.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Dell, what is good sage of sages???? Yeah I think all of us fans get wound up pretty tight after a heart wrenching loss. Even though it was preseason…
Hope all is well with you Bro…
August 30th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
gotta run to yet another meeting…agh…will lurk in ltr
1 NATION…
August 30th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
AFC WEST STANDINGS Oakland 2 1 0
Denver 1 2 0
San Diego 1 2 0
Kansas City 0 3 0
August 30th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Oh yeah, Henderson was responsible. It get my NFL sunday ticket, but like I said, unless a preseason game is live, I won’t watch the replay…..
August 30th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Thanks guys.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Yeah, Henderson would be on third strign on anyone elses o-line but the Raiders. Plays like he has brick feet on to many plays.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
McMuffin better get his game together. He is a huge diappointment so far. 1st was Russell no doubt but second has been McMuffin.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
The problem with John Henderson is he gets NO PUSH in the passing game.
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What I saw was a lack of explosivness. Big John got some push at times, but It looked as though he was playing sloooow.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
damn I sure hope we keep all four (campbell/grads/boller/brennan) I think colt on practice squad would be great, and with shaky protection we are gonna need QB depth, as evident with last year….I’d like to see bennett and rock stick too. rock can be our 4th rb and 2nd fb (depth) plus special team (no kick returns please)…Curious to see who we dump…We seem to be the team that has the biggest surprise cuts in the nfl each year
August 30th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
DMAC, take a lesson from your QB and stop being such a weenie. Players PLAY.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Fix the O-Line, win the division.
It’s as simple as that.
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Football 101. If Al wants domination start there.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
# CJ Legend 34 Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
McMuffin better get his game together. He is a huge diappointment so far. 1st was Russell no doubt but second has been McMuffin.
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He’s not the undisputed second (huff/dhb)
August 30th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
My pre-cut notes from camp and 3 preseason games…
QB – JC, Grads, Boller with Hue J is a HUGE upgrade. Grads last year looked no where near as good as he does in ‘10. The Pitt game gave him confidence and he’s now a gamer. QB depth is a must in the NFL.
RB – Bush is the only thing close to an every down back. He gets hurt, it gets ugly. DMAC tripping and falling on a draw vs SF about sums it up.
WR – DHB needs to keep improving. Chaz is oft-injured and Murphy isn’t a secret any more. The rest might get 3 TDs combined all year.
OL – Fix it now, people yell. Then on draft day they ignorantly claim you can get OL starters in later rounds. The Raiders have ONE guy they invested a 1st or 2nd rd pick on. Cable has him playing at a pro bowl level. The rest are cast-offs and projects. Henderson was a 3rd who is developing into an average guy. In the NFL a full-time LT taken in the 3rd is a success. Brittle-bone Satele has never gone 16 games so expect a 3rd rd project to start. If Campbell ligitly unseats Carlisle during the year a 4th rd project will be starting. BTW – Giving up a few sacks to a D like SF doesn’t mean the line sucks. Center and RG are the big concerns.
DL – The new coach has these guys playing great in pass rush but the jury is still out on run stopping.
B – McClain is already better at filling gaps. They have helped stuff many short yardage plays. Coverage? We’ll see.
DB – Branch becoming a star. Huff and Routt playing better. Mitchell a good short yardage option. Ware and Mcfadden decent for rookies. Deepest area on team.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
roger clemmens should be prosecuted for lying to congress because congress never lies!!!
August 30th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
We need a beter O-line bottom line that would maek a QB’s safer and better and RB’s safer and better which would make our WR’s better which would make our Offense better which would make our Defense better (which i think talent wise we have the the best) We need better coaching on specails teams and D. Louis Murphy is going top be a factor on our team i thought tht last year our WR’s just need to keep working. We just need better players up front cuz a good o-line can make a decent QB and a decnet RB look excellent we have most of the pieces, Oh yea Huff needs to come out on Rushing downs he cant tackle he gets ran thru like he aint there WAAAAAYYY too much. We should lead the leagune in interceptions or clspoe to it every year..it all comes down to having time on the offense to make plays
August 30th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
The play of the D-line I can handle, becuase to some extent it seemed like the Raiders dialed back the pressure, which is smart considering they are playing these guys again this season in a game that matters.
But the O-line, WTF? Three years Cable has been here preaching about what a great O-line coach he is, since that first year he has acquired Mario Henderson, Kwame Harris, Khalif Barnes, Samson Satele, Cooper Carlisle, Cornell Green, Langston Walker, Erik Pears and moved Bob Gallery to Gaurd, and has the line gotten one iota better since Cable’s very first season with us? It has regressed if anything. He might be good with scheme and technique, but personnel analysis seems lacking. I am tired of all these scrubs, what does it say that 3 years after dumping Langston Walker, he is back starting for us. Every draft most of us opine for hours on which tackles, gaurds and centers the team should get; and other than Bruce Campell and Jared Veldheer (both massive projects), they have drafted nobody to help the line. I really hope Campbell and Veldheer pan out, but even if they do we need more linemen AND more talented linemen..1st and 2nd rounders, not projects, cast-offs and scrubs.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
VittorioTafur Oakland released four players – TE Tony Stewart, WR Paul Hubbard, G Allen Smith and FB Chane Moline – and has one more to announce Tuesday.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
COW,
Good to see you back in here. I agree about Bush being the every-down down back, and about the backtracking on drafting o-linemen early. I wanted Pouncey, but you can’t have him and McClain both, and I guess they figured Morrison sucked worse than Satele. McClain is a newbie, but as you say fills gaps that Morrison couldn’t even find.
Question for you; would you keep both Bennett and Cartwright, or would you cut one of them?
August 30th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
COW,
your thoughts on the O-line mirror my own, almost word for word. This continues to be the team’s biggest weakness, despite our head coach specializing in it…
August 30th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
What I see is 4 Qb’s to get through a 16 game season, 6 Qb’s if we see post season. We need to keep them all, bring back JR and sign Favre. This will give us a chance, This O-line destroys Qb’s, not the opposition…..
August 30th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Maxine Waters
Charlie Rangel
William Jefferson
All the above don’t count
August 30th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Did you guys see DMAC limping after getting tackled and reaching for what looked like was his back or possibly hammy?
August 30th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Suprised the Raiders released Stewart.
I’ve assumed we’d keep three TE’s.
What gives? Waiver wire claim of another TE?
Reese as a Hybrid FB/TE?
Curious.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
TE Tony Stewart, WR Paul Hubbard, G Allen Smith and FB Chane Moline
The only mild surprise here is Tony Stewart, but I figured they would only carry 2 TE’s with all the young offensive players they are trying to develop.
These first cuts are guys they dont even want on the PS, so Moline must have lost to Manase Tonga and Alex Daniels in the FB battle.
I have not heard Paul Hubbard or Allen Smith’s names mentioned in the entire pre-season. wa waaaa
August 30th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
New Post
August 30th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
How many home games do you guys think will be telvevised?? (I live in Sacramento which is the black out market)
August 30th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Gradkowski made a believer out of me on Saturday. He hit every single receiver right on the numbers and quickly. The problem is our o line is so bad, he is going to get killed.
August 30th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
I think thhe team keeps Cartright and Bennet because DMAC is not a legit 30 carry option if Bush gets / stays hurt.
TE Stewart became expendable late in 2009 when Cable had OT Pears playing as the power blocking TE in short yardage sets.
Cable doesn’t claim to be an o-line guy. He is. Every draft he has publicly drooled over 1st rd talent but we drafted DHB and Mitchell for example. Whining about Harris and Barnes? Why? Why not take a low-cost flyer on a guy who was thought of as 1st rd talent especialy if you know you aren’t getting Clady on draft day? If he flops you’re no worse off. If he does a Jim Plunkett style emergence, you’re gold.
The o-line is a work in progress but remember it is FIVE positions. Cable cut Carlisle remember but had to bring him back because he’s better than anybody available. Cable has been given one 1st, two 3rds, a 4th and a bunch of free agents to fill five spots. He’s making t-bone out of hamburger but you expect prime rib?
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