Raiders get Gruden’s endorsement
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 3:10 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Jon Gruden thinks the Raiders are a contender in the AFC West.
Speaking on a Monday Night Football conference call along with colleagues Ron Jaworski, Mike Tirico and producer Jay Rothman, Gruden talked up the Raiders’ front seven and defensive talent.
To find out what Gruden said, check out Cam Inman’s column on Insidebayarea.com
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September 1st, 2010 at 3:10 pm
1st
September 1st, 2010 at 3:12 pm
1st and a 1/2
September 1st, 2010 at 3:13 pm
DHB > Crabtree
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SI’s Jim Trotter reports that 49ers players have been put off by Michael Crabtree’s “ambivalence” toward preseason and camp.
Trotter calls Wednesday’s dust-up between Crabtree and Vernon Davis “legit.” According to Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area, the rest of the roster was pleased that Davis called Crabtree out. Said coach Mike Singletary after the incident, “(Vernon Davis) is one of the captains. He did the right thing, but he did it the wrong way. … But I appreciate what he was trying to do.”
Source: Jim Trotter on Twitter
September 1st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Diva Crabtree? Never saw that comming.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
DHB has the mindset to become something, hungers improvement and validation of his drafting. Crabtree’s ego and complacency will deflect his talents.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Trade DHB for Plaxico!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Singletary <——-A stand up guy, giving another stand up guy props….
September 1st, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Jon Gruden thinks the Raiders are a contender in the AFC West and wants back in!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Jon Gruden just served the kool aid!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:24 pm
GG Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
DHB has the mindset to become something, hungers improvement and validation of his drafting. Crabtree’s ego and complacency will deflect his talents.
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Crabtree caught 48 balls in 11 games.
DHB caught 9 balls in 11 games.
“Mindset”………..does not equal talent.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Jon Gruden thinks the Raiders are a contender in the AFC West and wants back in!!!
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Why would he prop the Raiders if he wanted in ????
September 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Trade DHB for Plaxico!
Then trade Plaxico for a Glock full auto FA switch automatic machine gun
September 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Chucky, come back!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:26 pm
GG Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Dakota…it’s also true what you say. It’s been a consensus of opinion in Raiders forums and here for years that our OL has been neglected. A focus on drafting/acquiring OL talent (instead of WR/RB/etc) is what’s needed for a number of years and it would improve our RB/WR output far more.
But i still McFadden isn’t a natural RB. What you need in a RB is a low center of gravity, great balance, and has great cutting/juking lateral movement, and powers thru tacklers with his legs.
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McFadden simply needs to have an o-line that blocks like they did in 2007. The o-line regressed badly with the aging of Cooper and the additions of Kwame, Barnes, Satele and the rest of the castoffs.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I just read the article, who in the hell is (Richard) McClain ???
September 1st, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Jon Gruden thinks the Raiders are a contender in the AFC West and wants back in!!!
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Why would he prop the Raiders if he wanted in ????
…………….he wants the gm job when al calls it quits
September 1st, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Trade DHB to the police dept for Kenny Shedd!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:27 pm
GG Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
DHB has the mindset to become something, hungers improvement and validation of his drafting. Crabtree’s ego and complacency will deflect his talents.
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DHB still catches the ball like an 11 year old kid.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:28 pm
After talking up the Raiders in public, Gruden then proceeded to call every young talented coordinator in the NFL to tell them to stay the F away from the Raiders’ job!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
At the very least he catches the ball…that is an improvement….
September 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Gruden and Allen were the kiss of death for this franchise: See Tampon Bay Bucs 2003-present
September 1st, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Trade Cable for a female pimp with a hard hand!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:27 pm
GG Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
DHB has the mindset to become something, hungers improvement and validation of his drafting. Crabtree’s ego and complacency will deflect his talents.
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DHB still catches the ball like an 11 year old kid.
………….last year he caught like a 3 year old improved by 8 years if my math us correct.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
At the very least he catches the ball…that is an improvement….
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You see the game? He’s still dropping them.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:27 pm
GG Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
DHB has the mindset to become something, hungers improvement and validation of his drafting. Crabtree’s ego and complacency will deflect his talents.
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DHB still catches the ball like an 11 year old kid.
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The way you post, you want the kid not to fail…
September 1st, 2010 at 3:32 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
At the very least he catches the ball…that is an improvement….
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You see the game? He’s still dropping them.
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did you see the game???
Who else droped???
September 1st, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Gruden’s trying to get a job here. And I hope he does. He’s our only hope.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:34 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Gruden and Allen were the kiss of death for this franchise: See Tampon Bay Bucs 2003-present
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LOL! SEE THE RAIDERS, 2003-PRESENT!!!
I’ll take the Bucs in that time frame.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:34 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Gruden’s trying to get a job here. And I hope he does. He’s our only hope.
…………………….no there is another skywalker..
September 1st, 2010 at 3:35 pm
If Gruden is the kiss of death based on Tampa’s record from ‘03 to present, what is Al Davis based on the Raiders’ record in that time?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:35 pm
DHB still catches the ball like an 11 year old kid.
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His 2nd catch last Saturday looked Pro Fesh anal.
Still a ways to go however.
I’ll take what he can provide this season in hopes that he’ll continue to improve.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:36 pm
I love Gruden, I really do, but I think he’s being a bit optimistic. He mentions some good things about the Raiders, but overlooks a couple of others that in my mind have to be addressed before we can even think of unseating the Dolts, whether they’ve slipped a bit or not. San Diego’s play so far in the preseason suggests that their defense may be average, but their offense may be better than last year even with the two key guys holding out.
We may have the best kicking game on the planet but we can’t return kicks and punts or stop the other team doing so.
Our receivers, albeit young and promising, have yet to show that they can make the big catch when it matters.
We are one injury away (Zach Miller) from the above becoming an even bigger issue than it is now.
The o-line may have a couple of promising rookies waiting in the wings, but both are raw, technique-wise and are at least a full away from being considered reliable.
Cable says he’s satisfied with where the defense has been from an assignment perspective in the run defense, but not happy with the tackling. Just being in the right place is obviously not going to get the job done, and until opposing backs start actually going down when we’re in the right spot I’d think that the run defense would have to remain a concern.
Just a couple of things there, but important ones that anyone “contending” for a division title would want to have addressed by opening day.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Gruden and Allen where good for the Raiders.
It’s documented.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I’d take an offense with someone like a Galloway, Clayton, Cadillac, etc. Move the chains, speed, nice high percentage passing system, some shots. I would take that over what we have now in a heart beat. HIRE GRUDEN!!
September 1st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Gruden is not a bad-mouthing kind of guy.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
. HIRE GRUDEN!!
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RMR…would you buy a ticket?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:39 pm
gruden tried to take over all aspects of the team that is not allowed in als dojo.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:34 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Gruden and Allen were the kiss of death for this franchise: See Tampon Bay Bucs 2003-present
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LOL! SEE THE RAIDERS, 2003-PRESENT!!!
I’ll take the Bucs in that time frame.
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You think you’re a genius when you can predict the past.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Hey Banana either you can’t read or you can’t comprehend what you’re reading. I never said the Oline was VASTLY improved I said the DEFENSE was vastly improved. The Oline is simple more of a known factor going into opening day Mario has a year under his belt Satele has been with us a year now and it’s more settled. If you can’t comprehend a simple paragrah like that you shouldn’t be in here arguing with anyone.
If you can’t comprehend it then noneed for further comment from you.
I wanted Bush to start last year while most everyone in here wanted DMC. If a grown man can’t understand the diference between two fresh face rookie starting at WR who now have a year in this system and in the league then you’re just flat out ignorant.
BTW it goes without saying at this point that both QB’s are light years ahead of Russell everyone including myself has said so many times. What’s your point. Other than the one on top of your head Banana. WE’ve all moved on 4 months ago. It’s a dead issue.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Gruden is not a bad-mouthing kind of guy.
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Unless you play QB for Him during practice and games.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
. HIRE GRUDEN!!
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RMR…would you buy a ticket?
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Yes. Only condition I’d spend money while Al’s in charge. He hires Gruden, I’m on board. Absolutely.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Our franchise is beginning to pull out the Gruden/Allen debacle. TB is still in the middle of it.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
At the very least he catches the ball…that is an improvement….
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You see the game? He’s still dropping them.
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He dropped one, so did ZMILLER, LMURPHY, MYERS….
He caught what 3 passes? Id that positive no…lol
September 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Why wouldn’t I go to games if Gruden came back? It would mean winning Raider football again. A lot of people would start buying tickets again. No more blackouts.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Just Win Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Our franchise is beginning to pull out the Gruden/Allen debacle.
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LOL.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Yeah, Louis Murphy drops too many balls too.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Our franchise is beginning to pull out the Gruden/Allen debacle. TB is still in the middle of it.
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The Gruden / Allen debacle resulted in AL playing musical chairs with coaches and staff.
Lack of continuity and systems at the field level led to the 7 year run of ineptitude.
AL has to own that.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:44 pm
And even if that were true…that Gruden and Allen damaged the team…it takes 7 years for Al to pull out of it? Nearly a decade? Painted yourself into a corner. But don’t worry, it’s not true anyway. Facts don’t lie. Gruden and Allen were here, Raiders won. Since they’ve left, Raiders lost. Period.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:44 pm
whats al record over the last seven years?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Yeah, Louis Murphy drops too many balls too.
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thats your speciality or schtick to point out the obvious in a negative manner…
September 1st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Fat Kidd, I don’t know what point you’re trying to make, but I know Gruden won 2 division titles since ‘03. Al hasn’t put up so much as a 6 win season.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
RaiderLen Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:43 pm
The Gruden / Allen debacle resulted in AL playing musical chairs with coaches and staff.
Lack of continuity and systems at the field level led to the 7 year run of ineptitude.
AL has to own that.
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Totally agree. I just don’t understand, since Al Davis has all these strong principles and philosophies, why the heck he’s been all over the place in the last 7 years with West Coast Schemes, ZBS.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:47 pm
so what comes next 29-83???
September 1st, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Hey if MR reads that article he’ll jump off the ledge. Where your legs now MR you’re idol says the Raiders are the best team in this division what are going to do now cry yourself to sleep after you burn your alter to Gruden. Don’t hurt any women or children. Just go see get you pacifier and suck on it until you fall asleep.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:47 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Fat Kidd, I don’t know what point you’re trying to make, but I know Gruden won 2 division titles since ‘03. Al hasn’t put up so much as a 6 win season.
…………..tampa gruden title tony dungy built team credit where credit due.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:47 pm
If that record was reversed, Thec, there’d be a banner of it on the coliseum. Why shouldn’t Al’s critics bring it up?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
priest, you know Gruden just said that because he wants to coach here. Frankly, I don’t know why…but he does. And I’d be all for that. He’s our only hope.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Yeah, Louis Murphy drops too many balls too.
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thats your speciality or schtick to point out the obvious in a negative manner…
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You trying out for the Raiderettes?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Yo….
did mike bush break his thumb waving for a breather?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:50 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Yeah, Louis Murphy drops too many balls too.
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thats your speciality or schtick to point out the obvious in a negative manner…
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You trying out for the Raiderettes?
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No but I would sure like to be in that dressing room…
September 1st, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Totally agree. I just don’t understand, since Al Davis has all these strong principles and philosophies, why the heck he’s been all over the place in the last 7 years with West Coast Schemes, ZBS.
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I can’t get inside AL’s head.
From the outside looking in, I agree. If AL is SOOO set in his ways, find “the Guy” and run with it until it produces the desired result.
My guess is impatience.
Desperation?
I DO like what I’ve seen in the last 18 months.
Seems as though he has commited to a course of action.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:51 pm
KoolKell, so per you the team has done nothing positive right???
September 1st, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Bush broke the thumb when he was hit on the hand by a helmet on his final carry Saturday night against San Francisco
September 1st, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Yo….
did mike bush break his thumb waving for a breather
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Lol
September 1st, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:51 pm
KoolKell, so per you the team has done nothing positive right???
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nevermind, like i said i know you schtick see it all the time rather droll imo, which is why I never adress a semi-pro blog personality such as yourself…
September 1st, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Thec07
I’m completely in a show me stage. Have they won any games yet?
When they start winning some games, or at least begin playing some games, who the heck knows?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:57 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Thec07
I’m completely in a show me stage. Have they won any games yet?
When they start winning some games, or at least begin playing some games, who the heck knows?
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Show me the wins then i will jump on the bandwagon….Glad you admitted it.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:58 pm
did Grads the Great pass 4 14-17 202 yards and 2 td’s the other day?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thec07
I’ve been a diehard Raider Fans since before you were born. Go lecture somebody else.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:58 pm
BTW I said a long time ago that this front7 was as god r better than the front7 that went to the SB now after the preseason most would agree. But now that Gruden has said it a lt of you naysayers who’ve been doubting it like DKnight what do you say now that Gruden agreees?
That’s why I wanted Houston after we drafted McClain instead that fat slob everyone wanted. I guess DT’s look a lot better now that guy’slike coach Gruden agree huh? lol most you said TK couldn’t start anywhere else I tld you he was just playing way to heavy. Who’s looks right now huh?? and I mean the VAST MAJORITY of you wanted him GONE!!! what do you say now huh??
September 1st, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Show me the wins then i will jump on the bandwagon….Glad you admitted it.
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Nothing wrong with skeptisim.
I’ve personaly never left the bandwagon, but I need to see something on the field before I begin to sing praises.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Super Bowl-winning Owner Al Davis will compete on the next season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” the Washington Post reported Wednesday because al is a star.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:02 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thec07
I’ve been a diehard Raider Fans since before you were born. Go lecture somebody else.
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Not a lecture, quite the contrary…You just admitted it and its on record, your words not mine….
September 1st, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Super Bowl-winning Owner Al Davis will compete on the next season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” the Washington Post reported Wednesday because al is a star.
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AL would dominate the competition.
He’d look good Gettin off the Bus.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:03 pm
tommy kelly will thrive in this rotation.as the man at DT he couldnt do it,imo
September 1st, 2010 at 4:04 pm
tommy kelly will thrive in this rotation.as the man at DT he couldnt do it,imo
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Hope you’re right 4eva. He looks like a different player this year.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Jerry, what is the word on who is starting. I am not sure i like this code of silence coming form the org…
September 1st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Happy new Season 2Ya Len!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
and Thec!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
anybody doubhting gruden as a coach is nuts.gruden&allen rebuilt the raiders.gruden wanted todd heap.al took sea bass…..
September 1st, 2010 at 4:07 pm
and I C Kell has survived another jazz festival!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Happy new Season 2Ya Len!
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Same too You 4eva. Hope springs eternal!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:07 pm
its been all downhill since those guys left
September 1st, 2010 at 4:07 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:07 pm
what up 4eva, how are you doing Bro?
September 1st, 2010 at 4:08 pm
MR why would he want to coach here under this tirant? You say he doesn’t let is coaches coach right?? You say here wanted to get outta here right? then what’s his motivetion because you’ve been telling us juts the opposite forever. That Mr Davis couldn’t rebiuld a team with a GM and Gruden well here it is and even your object of veneration said it.
Just shut up dude your like everybody else in here when proved wrong they never said it.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:09 pm
OK I guess.;…
been better….been worse 2
September 1st, 2010 at 4:09 pm
.gruden wanted todd heap.al took sea bass…..
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That seems to have worked out pretty well.
If I was in charge, I can’t imagine I’d ever draft a place kicker in the 1st. But Jano has provided consistency and has the ability to be a game changer in the kicking game.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:09 pm
we will see whats cooking in week one.cris johnson……thats a rough start.line of scrimmage on both sides could reveal a lot about the season
September 1st, 2010 at 4:10 pm
ooops sorry….
how you been Thec?
September 1st, 2010 at 4:10 pm
you would take sea bass over heap?you are insane
September 1st, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Bog Al is shutting them all up Fat Kidd he’s making all of them stick a sock in it. If we start winning everyone of them will be wrong who said he need a GM. And they ALL said it.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:11 pm
We want chucky…….Chucky chuucckkeeee!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy will be part of an ESPN SportsCenter special tonight with former Tampa Bay and Oakland coach, Jon Gruden. McCoy and the other top quarterbacks in the draft have recently spent some time working with Gruden, and he analyzes the players’ positives and negatives.
McCoy worked with Gruden back on March 17th.
Gruden worked with Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford, Florida’s Tim Tebow and Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen in other segments.
During McCoy’s session, Gruden uses a lot of video of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to draw comparisons.
McCoy told the Austin American-Statesman that after the visit, he and Gruden became friends and decided to go fishing on the next Fire Football Coaches Association (FFCA) event.
Colt McCoy could be on the verge of being cut in Cleveland
September 1st, 2010 at 4:12 pm
imagine heap as the te on the 2002 team.big upgrade over that te that they traded to the jets
September 1st, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I’d have the Raiders open with Mike Mitchell and everyone else in the box against the Titans. Leave the DBs on an island and make them beat us w/o C. Johnson. Any other strategy and I’m afraid he runs wild.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:13 pm
was it doug jolley?
September 1st, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:47 pm
so what comes next 29-83???
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29-84
September 1st, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Gruden drafted Grads…..what else can you say?
September 1st, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Priest,
I would be a little careful with “I told you so’s” this early in the game. The Raiders have looked good on paper before, and unless I’ve missed a game or two the regular season hasn’t started yet.
I’ve never been one to dog Tommy Kelly, because we never really had anybody next to him (or behind him) that was worth a damn. We (and he) have that now, and it will be up to him to prove that he can do the things that people say he can.
I’m optimistic, but we still have an annoying tendencey to not tackle well, and one or two plays in the NFL can mean the difference between a win or a loss. We get that fixed, and Tommy plays like we all hope he can, maybe we’ve got something. Gotta see it first, though.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:16 pm
I’ll take Gruden over Tom Cable any day of the week. I might even take Rich Kotite over Cable…
September 1st, 2010 at 4:16 pm
LhayeS37 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
anybody doubhting gruden as a coach is nuts.gruden&allen rebuilt the raiders.gruden wanted todd heap.al took sea bass…..
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nope, the raiders selected derrick gibson over heap.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:17 pm
nope, the raiders selected derrick gibson over heap.
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which is worse.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:17 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Thec07
I’m completely in a show me stage. Have they won any games yet?
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Everyone is. 2006 was the dregs of the post Gruden/Allen era. 07-09 was wandering in the desert. Now it looks like the ship is starting to be set right. But let’s win some games before we can really say that.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:18 pm
i agree with the bear front to stop the run,but they better get to the ball and tackle….
September 1st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
you would take sea bass over heap?you are insane
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Read my post. I never said THAT at all.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Lets hope the Oline can stay onsides and we keep opposing offenses under 150 yds rushing. That would be a good place to start.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:20 pm
LhayeS37 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
anybody doubhting gruden as a coach is nuts.gruden&allen rebuilt the raiders.gruden wanted todd heap.al took sea bass…..
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No they didn’t. If Gruden and allen rebuilt the Raiders then 3 years ago we would have had 5-10 excellent players playing in their primes. We had no one. Except Jano. Gruden and Allen drafted unbelievably poorly, developed no one and then filled the roster with aged over the hill vets. If you don’t believe me look at our roster in 2005-2006. And then look at Tampon Bay’s roster last year.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:20 pm
derrick gibson….he could only run straight ahead.that pick was a bell ringer
September 1st, 2010 at 4:21 pm
cant wait 4 the season to begin.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Cable took over from everyone in da worlds favorite,lame kitty.it would almost take a miracle worker 2 turn this ship around after lil kitty,in less than 4 years….cable can do this imo in less than 4
September 1st, 2010 at 4:22 pm
yep 8-8 or better this year….
DRINK ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
September 1st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
LhayeS37 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
anybody doubhting gruden as a coach is nuts.
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BTW the only people who are doubting Gruden’s coaching ability happen to be ALL the decision makers in the NFL. And major college football. And me.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
wuts up nation?
September 1st, 2010 at 4:24 pm
The difference between winning and losing most Sundays is 2 or 3 plays.
The Raiders were good against the run in recent years , except for 2 or 3 80 yd runs against them.
We’ve seen the same thing in the last 2 games. But, I’m hanging in there.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:25 pm
al davis still had a lot to say on those drafts,that is not all on allen…there is no doubht they could have done better.but they played their part in 3 div. titles
September 1st, 2010 at 4:25 pm
OK. once again “diehard” raider fans, seabass wasn’t drafted the same year as tood heap. look it up. 2001 NFL DRAFT.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Vulcan High Command was the most powerful governmental body on planet Vulcan, its de facto military government.Says that logic suggests the oakland raiders will be 11-5.their you have it!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Kidseven Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I’d have the Raiders open with Mike Mitchell and everyone else in the box against the Titans. Leave the DBs on an island and make them beat us w/o C. Johnson. Any other strategy and I’m afraid he runs wild.
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agreed 100%, the pass offense of the titans isnt all great and they definitely aren’t better than our pass defense. we need to dare em to pass and just put 8 in the box the whole time.
if campbell or gradkowski can handle the game and not turn the ball over and the raiders just focus solely on shutting down chris johnson the whole time then i think we have a definite chance to win.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:28 pm
OLINE WILL BE KEY, no ifs, ands, or buts. I’M OUT!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:28 pm
gruden probably is too uptight to be a head coach.but at least he still hates walt coleman
September 1st, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Edward Teach
I’m not making any predictions my friend but I am saying that TK is a hell of lot beter than anyone in here gave him credit for. That much is obvious to a blind man. Seymour himself has already said that he thinks they can be the best DT tandem in the league. I didn’t say that Richard Seymour did, so I’ll say as many I tld you so’s as I can from that standpoint everyndy wanted some fat slob. I kept telling them in a 4/3 if TK got his weight down he’d be a lot better I think Seymour is heavier than he needs to be right now.
SnB said Kelly was an Al Davis type player that shouldn’t be in the league ghis talent was overvalued. He said that T Howard had zero value…ZERO VALUE!! and that is my point we have a ton of baby GM’s spreading the word as if what they say is FACT!!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:29 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6bUWIFzRoI
imagine kelly with seymour next to his side and vice versa. excited!!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Priesttj
This a Raider Blog, and you’re as much of a baby GM as anyone else in here.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:31 pm
You think Gruden/Allen only drafted poorly here? The best player they EVER drafted was Jano. Those two drafted Tui. In Tampa Bay they drafted Gaines Adams 4th overall. Not only does Gaines Adams make Dmac look like a future Hall of Famer at 4th overall, Gaines Adams is dead.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
trade dmac for gaines adams
September 1st, 2010 at 4:35 pm
who cares about the draft? Gruden won.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:35 pm
You would have to at least talk to half the GM’s in the league to say something that bold. That a specific player HAS ZERO VALUE.
But I’ve been reading craplike that in here for years like they know more about the league than Mr Davis and they know what a player is more than someone who’s biult 7 teams from the ground up.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I am saying that TK is a hell of lot beter than anyone in here gave him credit for.
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From my point of view Kelly is just now beginning to look like the player the Raiders gave the money to.
Obviously THEY saw something with his early career performances, but to say “I told you so” after Kelly himself has said he has been “less than” he can / should be, Is self serving.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:36 pm
lol!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Priesttj
This is a fan blog. If you’re uncomfortable here , why don’t you go back to the Owner’s meetings and address your concerns to the League?
September 1st, 2010 at 4:39 pm
All Grads does when he is playing QB for the Raiders, is MAKE PLAYS!
Grads is a keeper as competition for JC and the main backup until he proves otherwise.
Grads has solid footwork in the pocket and more than anything he has solid POCKET AWARENESS and knows how to find the open receiver.
He also can read defenses.
He has certainly developed and has let the flow of the NFL game come to him.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Priest,
I was criticized in here by a number of people for saying that Kirk Morrison was a terrible middle linebacker, and the worst I’d ever seen at that position against the run, so I understand your feeling justified when the professionals actually vindicate what you’ve been saying all along.
I hope that we get to see Tommy Kelly make a good showing this year. He certainly has a better supporting cast than he has in the past. We could use a little fearsomeness from our defense.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Doesn’t really matter who the QB is at this point. It’s all going to hinge on the Oline play.
We all know Henderson, Satele, and Carlisle are going to head scratching plays out there. Let’s just hope the penalty, rag doll, or sack don’t get our players injured, or it doesn’t bring back some huge 1st down.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:44 pm
At least I understand the process and how difficult it is to do what the professionals do. I don’t fashion myself as someone who knows more than them. I don’t criticize people who have been successful at something time and time again as if he’s an idiot like you do KK.
You couldn’t run a FFL team yet you know how somene should do it wh’s been doing it for years.
There are the professionals and then there a bunch of people who talk and blog.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:46 pm
I was criticized in here by a number of people for saying that Kirk Morrison was a terrible middle linebacker, and the worst I’d ever seen at that position against the run,
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You were damn right about that. Don’t recall too many people disagreeing with that though. Definitely a few posters in here that are going down with that ship though. I think it was more about him being from the area, and his family being a life lon Raider fan that had those folks giving him the benefit of the doubt. And let’s not forget the “DT is the problem” crowd, lol.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Exactly DKnight007!!!!
Grads is the man,imo….
I hope we start the best QB on the team….not the most (over) paid
September 1st, 2010 at 4:47 pm
J Hill,
Not everybody, but a few of the frequent posters. I’m sure I don’t need to mention any names.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Speaking of the professionals Priest …
If Veldheer was SOOOOO bad at C, why is Cable playing games with announcing the starter?
And if he is just really NOT ready for the NFL as a lineman, why is he about to replace Henderson or Satele?
Why would the professionals make that kinda move?
September 1st, 2010 at 4:49 pm
There are the professionals and then there a bunch of people who talk and blog
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True. But some things are obvious. Even to lowly bloggers.
Sometimes Pre fesh anals can be blinded by there own bias and predjudice.
They are afterall… Human.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Grads is the man,imo….
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LOL!
My man 4eva!
What’s good mayne!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro is attached to play legendary coach Vince Lombardi in the theatrical motion picture “Lombardi” being developed by ESPN Films, Andell Entertainment and the NFL. Additionally, Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, The Good Shepherd) has come on board the project, which will chronicle Lombardi during the years he transformed the Green Bay Packers from the worst team in the National Football League into five-time NFL champions.
“Having an icon portray an icon on film is amazing,” said Ron Semiao, senior vice president of ESPN Films, “and with a writer as talented as Eric working on the script, the results could be magical for NFL fans.”
Current plans call for the film’s release on the weekend between the AFC and NFC Conference Championships and the Super Bowl in 2012.
a second film in the works about tampa/oakland coach Jon Gruden by espn films will feature actor samuel l. jackson as coach gruden.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Priesttj Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 4:44 pm
There are the professionals and then there a bunch of people who talk and blog.
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And people who call Radio shows, Including YOU.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:51 pm
YOU KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Our starting QB is out.
Our starting RB is out.
Our #1 WR is out.
DAMN IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Hope all is well with ya JHill!
8-8 or better this year….with Grads!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:55 pm
with Grads!
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With this Oline ????
Henderson is going to get him killed AGAIN.
Better get Veldheer in there at LT, and Beast Campbell in at RG if you expect him to survive the season.
Mini Garcia needs a decent Oline to get us to 8-8.
September 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
He’s not sure if Satele can go. Jhill I never said the kid was terrible I said he’s not ready. Big difference………
September 1st, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Better get Veldheer in there at LT, and Beast Campbell in at RG if you expect him to survive the season.
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I’ll take that.
Campbell may make some mistakes, but he also has the ablility to push guys around.
Has anyone ever said that about Carlisle?
He might be a “technician’ which to me means “He’s not very physical” but He can carry out an assignment.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Teams have inquired about Sam Hurd
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 1, 2010 7:08 PM ET
The Cowboys have received inquiries about wide receiver Sam Hurd’s availability, according to Todd Archer of the Dallas Morning News.
The Cowboys are surely listening and we can’t imagine it would take much to get Hurd.
Hurd is a fine special teamer, but he’s buried deep on a talented Cowboys wideout depth chart. Archer suggests the Raiders Rams and Chiefs as possible teams that could look to Hurd to bolster their receiver depth.
Hurd is due $1.759 million this year, which should soften any trade market for him.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
damn it Jhill! I C
September 1st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Jhill Cable has already as much as said his Oline is set and he alluded to the young guy’s as depth. Satele is the starter they may not want to risk further injury to Satele. If he’s not full go….and why would they. They’ll prbably keep Campbell out of this game as well.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
#149 I should add…Carlisle will know what His responsiblity is (His assingnment) but He gets beat.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Our O-Line better come wid it mean and smart
September 1st, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Our O-Line better come wid it mean and smart
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Good O Line = playoffs.
Bad O Line = Projections for next years draft.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:06 pm
What does not ready mean Priest?
I think he is ready. Pro Bowler from day 1? Hardly! Expect to see some rookie mistakes as well. But IMO, he can’t be worse than the OTs we have now, and looks good enough now to expect him to improve.
Makes no sense to keep him or BEAST Campbell on the bench with the guys ahead of them CONSTANTLY on blast from the coaches. Well Henderson is that is, but I’m sure you will agree that Carlisle is OBVIOUSLY in need of being replaced.
I expect Veldheer to be starting for us no later than week 4 somewhere, and it should be opening day.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Has anyone ever said that about Carlisle?
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No Sirrrrrr
September 1st, 2010 at 5:08 pm
I expect Veldheer to be starting for us no later than week 4 somewhere, and it should be opening day.
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I don’t attend church, but let me just say AMEN!
September 1st, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Jhill
Man give veldheer a chance to grow man it’s not like he’s going anywhere if it turns out that we need him they’ll play him I’m sure. Why are you so insistant on rushing this kid to play a position he’s still learning? Let him earn his stripes he’ll get his chance.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Satele is the starter they may not want to risk further injury to Satele.
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And Satele should start with the weaknesses we have at OT.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:14 pm
In my semi pro blogger position…I want Velhdeer to play because I think he gives us a better chance to WIN.
short and long term.
He has UPSIDE and has demonstrated an ability to “get it” and improve.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Why are you so insistant on rushing this kid to play a position he’s still learning?
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He’s still learning how to play LT?
Played it 4 years in college and never gave up a sack if I understand his resume correctly.
At a minimum, Henderson is still learning to play the position to, so let’s get on with it!
If he’s on the team, he better be ready!
September 1st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
have a most enjoyable evening nation!
September 1st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
i dont care about veldheer starting about starting at center if he does, or henderson if he’s at lt because im sure he’ll be fine. All im worried about is carlisle, he was good in ‘07 but he just doesn’t have it anymore and cable needs to realize it and finda replacement.
cable is dumb if he keeps carlisle at guard because he’s going to get mauled like he has been this preseason and last year.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
4eva raider, whats up bro?
I haven’t been on this blog in a long time.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
cable is dumb if he keeps carlisle at guard because he’s going to get mauled like he has been this preseason and last year.
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He gets my vote for weakest of the weak links.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Let the dead rest. But great point.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Let the dead rest. But great point.
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Who died?
September 1st, 2010 at 5:21 pm
have a most enjoyable evening nation!
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Back at Ya 4eva
September 1st, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I thought you were trying to get tghem to play him at C where he’s never played any game anywhere. I’m not sire at all I want him to start anywhere just yet. I need to see a lot more from the young man. Give him time as he practices he’ll get better and the coaches will know trust me.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Is there no practice today?
September 1st, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Gaines Adams, but that’s not the point. Someone said that 32 NFL decision makers have spoken.
GRUDEN HASNT BEEN HIRED BY A SINGLE TEAM.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:31 pm
YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
September 1st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Sup my Raider brothers? Back froma nice trip down south. Florida was cool but Myrtle Beach,SC was DOPE! Bzies and bzies and bzies…..did I mention bzies?
Cousin had a very nice wedding, all white wedding…..yall shoulda seen the BAUCE in his all white fit! It was at Pine Lake country club for all you golfers that wanna play a nice course….and the bartenders were real cool there……….anyhow I’m back and its time to talk RAIDER BIZ……yadda?
September 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
What up Brein?
Welcome back.
What do you think of Big John so far?
September 1st, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Wassup B!
September 1st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
GRUDEN HASNT BEEN HIRED BY A SINGLE TEAM.
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Clearly He’s lost it.
Cowher hasn’t been hired by a single team either.
Mabey dude is waiting for the right opportunity.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
First off…………MR lol you make me laugh……no one will ever duck you! I’ve called you out many times and you wanted safety net of Concord hahahahahahaha. I wonder how much those white ppl you want to save you from an ass whipping will feel once they find out exactly how much a self hating white guy you are. I offered Berkeley as a meeting spot since you are afraid to come to the games. I only wanted the games as a meeting point so the people of this blog can see how much a punk you are. You wimped out as usual so I’m done on that note.
Your virigin self is still crying Al Davis this and Al Davis that…..pretty pitiful to be that obsessed with an 81 year old man. Go on a trip like I just did and find a woman it will help you out lil guy. And you constantly hating on Hue now? Please stop because yopu havent even seen the passing offense even look as good as it has since Norv was in Oakland. 5 wins? You wanna redeem yourself from backing out of the better with PEDOchet(guy who said Craptree hasnt showed an diva stuff lol)? I’ll make the same wager he made to you then pay him so it can all be squashed……..deal?
September 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
What up Brein?
Welcome back.
What do you think of Big John so far?
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Big John is great for us……only true NT on the team. Care less about his pass rushing. How great was Sam Adams and John Parella in the farce 2002 season? Thank you
September 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
GRUDEN HASNT BEEN HIRED BY A SINGLE TEAM.
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Clearly He’s lost it.
Cowher hasn’t been hired by a single team either.
Mabey dude is waiting for the right opportunity.
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i dont know if hes lost it.. i would agree with u that hes waiting for the right opportuntity.. hes making a nice paycheck every 2weeks frm espn anyhow
September 1st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Wassup B!
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Jheezy whats good in the LA city? Man that sux about the Dodgers turmoil….I dog LA alot but man I feel for yall……that crap aint fair….but your Lakers seem to be on the road to their 4th NBA finals in a row
September 1st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Clearly He’s lost it.
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Sarcasim…:)
September 1st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
The crying over the 49er game is what is getting me…..come on guys…..I hate SF alot but that is a tough team that will win at least 10 games this season.
It was a close game and it shall be close again come Oct 17th
September 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Agreed about SF. They have taken on the Singletary attitude.
Hopefully we can get over.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
All I can say about the Dodgers is I’m glad it’s time for some Raider football.
Not too happy about Chaz, JC, AND Bush all being out right now.
I like our D though. Can’t understand why Henderson hasn’t moved in front of Bryant. Or why they have him playing the NT position at all. He should have been playing 3 tech if they were going to play him with Kelly. We can slpit hairs on Kelly as a NT, but he’s a better NT than Bryant, lol.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Not to be too miserable, but we could EASILY see Boller finishing the opening game. Grads has a history of getting banged up and our OL has a history of killing QBs. If Boller gets in there we might need to go to the Lance Kiffin “3 runs up the middle” offense and hope the D can pull it out.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
anyone read the story on espn home page last week about that OT frm abiliene christian — tony washington 6′6 310lbs the dude that had consenual sex with his sis??
September 1st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
And JB,Just Lose,HairyC*nt, Raider O and others…..your hate for JLH is unfounded and has zero validity. Cut him? Why dont you look at the veins on your right wrist and cut that because you arent needed here at all.
JLH is by far your best slot WR……you guys wanna cut him over PR schit? Maybe yall forgot about his catches this preseason or the fact that Chaz seems to be on the shelf until at least October…..who is gonna be your slot WR? Ford? Too funny. Guy isnt better than JLH at all! Nikki Minaj Miller? Shut up….sorry to say this but you GUYS show your GREAT WHITE HOPE love with that crap! He is not Wes Welker and every short white guy that plays WR isnt Wes so please go choke on something
September 1st, 2010 at 5:47 pm
The crying over the 49er game is what is getting me
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Our starting RB and QB going down is something to cry about.
Meyers and Murphy dropping balls is something to cry about.
Stupid penalties and all the other BS is something to cry about. Not giving SF ANY credit. We were beating ourselves and shoulda been blowing them out.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:47 pm
And to all you DMAC haters…..die slow……that was his first preseason action against a team that is damn near impossible to run on….do you guys even watch the NFL?
September 1st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
And for all this Trade DMAC for BS……….be original….that is BO’s line stop stealing from him. Yall are some dich riding punks and cant come up with your own material. It shows exactly how weak you are
September 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
anyone read the story on espn home page last week about that OT frm abiliene christian — tony washington 6′6 310lbs the dude that had consenual sex with his sis??
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Come on bruh…..i dont wanna toss my cookies…..MR prolly took out the magnifying glass and tweezers and went to work on himself tho
September 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
I have to agree with you on Carlisle in fact IMO if I were a betting man I’d say he’ll be the first to get replaced as son as they’re comfortable with Campbell’s recognition of his assignments. That’s where I think the coaches see the biggest need.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Our team is much more improved than some idiots on here like COACH FAILkins wanna admit
Only coach on this fuggin blog is Coach on Wheels
September 1st, 2010 at 5:50 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
I have to agree with you on Carlisle in fact IMO if I were a betting man I’d say he’ll be the first to get replaced as son as they’re comfortable with Campbell’s recognition of his assignments. That’s where I think the coaches see the biggest need.
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I actually agree with you on this
September 1st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
And back to the idiot who calls himself Just Win……you are Just Lose…..Tommy Kelly hasnt played NT the last two games and John Henderson was not out there when we were getting gashed you moron
September 1st, 2010 at 5:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
anyone read the story on espn home page last week about that OT frm abiliene christian — tony washington 6′6 310lbs the dude that had consenual sex with his sis??
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Come on bruh…..i dont wanna toss my cookies…..MR prolly took out the magnifying glass and tweezers and went to work on himself tho
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but did you read the story???? b4 the draft i was thinking man thats all we need is another dude with a rap sheet… this guys diff he getting blackballed by the whole nfl right now… b4 u think how i thought read the story then get back at me with your honest opinion
September 1st, 2010 at 5:55 pm
BHP………..Tommy Kelly looked decent the last 2 weeks….but why? He was playing UT where his skills are much suited to help this defense. Des Bryant at NT is a joke. Sorry a 290 lb NT will get destroyed in the NFL. If people dont wanna start Big John….fine but dont come crying during the season if the run defense still lets some RBs run for damn near 200 yards. Big John doesnt get pushed backwards and if you notice the LG never gets to get to 2nd level that much to smack the LB……that is the job of the run stuffer. Hopefully Raiders dont do anything stupid and cut him becuz we will pay dearly for it but if they keep him which they should you will see what I’m talking about. You think for this upcoming week 1 matchup with Tenn Big John wouldnt help out? He didnt play CJ2K four times the last two years? Come on man
September 1st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I read the story on the kid ..
The guy is a registered sex offender. I don’t know that there is another registerd sex offender in the league, so black balled might be the wrong word.
It would be a PR nightmare for whichever team picked him up, and I’m glad we passed.
September 1st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
anyone read the story on espn home page last week about that OT frm abiliene christian — tony washington 6′6 310lbs the dude that had consenual sex with his sis??
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Come on bruh…..i dont wanna toss my cookies…..MR prolly took out the magnifying glass and tweezers and went to work on himself tho
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but did you read the story???? b4 the draft i was thinking man thats all we need is another dude with a rap sheet… this guys diff he getting blackballed by the whole nfl right now… b4 u think how i thought read the story then get back at me with your honest opinion
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I remember the initial story and just dont wanna read it……..thought of it sickens me man and alot of ppl who are in locker rooms would feel disgusted by his presence
September 1st, 2010 at 5:57 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I read the story on the kid ..
The guy is a registered sex offender. I don’t know that there is another registerd sex offender in the league, so black balled might be the wrong word.
It would be a PR nightmare for whichever team picked him up, and I’m glad we passed.
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Exactly my friend
September 1st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Jheezy…..I expect week 1 for your boy Matt Shaughnessy to get at least one sack, few QB pressures and some good tackles. Titans Left Tackle aint that good
September 1st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I remember someone “tell us” how Jamarcus would “win the job back in his sleep”, “talent always prevails”
“just a matter of time”…even called the post game show and got ran.
Maybe you need to slow your roll there TJ before you start “tell us all” ANYTHING…
September 1st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Agree that Bryant isn’t cutting the mustard at DT. Make a play, then gets beat for 2 plays.
Don’t think Henderson should play in front of Seymour or Kelly though.
Still think it should be Seymour-Kelly-Henderson-Shaugnessy, with Houston coming off the bench at DE and DT.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
And speaking of LEFT Tackles……yall tripping about Mario Henderson….yeah he got beat and he manned up about it, just like DMAC manned up about not slowing down enough….I mean you see guys are being accountable and yet people wanna dog them?
Mario looked good vs an all pro like Julius Peppers the week before….I expect him to look like he did the first half of the 2009 season throughout the entire 2010 season. Problem was vs La Boy he kicked his leg out way too late and got JC rocked…..bad technique on his part but that will happen sometimes. But I aint worried at all and FUGG Jared Gaither…..guy aint coming here this season so please shut up
September 1st, 2010 at 6:01 pm
# VanHeathen Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I remember someone “tell us” how Jamarcus would “win the job back in his sleep”, “talent always prevails”
“just a matter of time”…even called the post game show and got ran.
Maybe you need to slow your roll there TJ before you start “tell us all” ANYTHING…
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LOL….BHP is off at times but he doesnt love the Raiders unlike some other people who come in this blog and wanna claim the “WE” schit…..eh PEDOchet?
September 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pm
B,
Gotta pick a bone with you on your boy T Scott. Seems like he only shows up as a pass rusher. I haven’t seen him make one play as a LB so to speak. I think I’m leaning towards T Howard getting the WLB spot, or maybe even Ricky Brown.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Agree that Bryant isn’t cutting the mustard at DT. Make a play, then gets beat for 2 plays.
Don’t think Henderson should play in front of Seymour or Kelly though.
Still think it should be Seymour-Kelly-Henderson-Shaugnessy, with Houston coming off the bench at DE and DT.
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Exactly what I’ve been saying if you look in the archives……Seymour is a LDE and Kelly is a UT…..Houston can come in and sub on LDE and RDE at times……we are better served as a team. We wanna stop the big run plays and be stout right? Well this is a good formula for it……….we all are confident in our coverage and pass rushing abilities but we need to complete the defense now!
September 1st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Persoanlly I don’t see Big John sticking I don’t know why but for some reason I get the feeling he might get cut. Not that he can’t help us it’s more of a #’s game. They like those athletic types and he may not be a fit here.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:06 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pm
B,
Gotta pick a bone with you on your boy T Scott. Seems like he only shows up as a pass rusher. I haven’t seen him make one play as a LB so to speak. I think I’m leaning towards T Howard getting the WLB spot, or maybe even Ricky Brown.
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I agree here….I was worried a little beginning of the summer but yeah WLBs are generally fast and not big like Thomas Howard….I believe Howard will see the field this year and make some plays. Maybe he got humbled but his demotion but no way as some idiots on this blog…AND YOU GUYS ARE IDIOTS….. should he be cut. I say Week 1 we use him to spy on VY and blitz him at times.
Scott can still be useful to us pass rushing but in his defense he hasnt play LB in NFL before so we shall see
September 1st, 2010 at 6:08 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Persoanlly I don’t see Big John sticking I don’t know why but for some reason I get the feeling he might get cut. Not that he can’t help us it’s more of a #’s game. They like those athletic types and he may not be a fit here.
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Worse move ever if they do BHP….I guarantee you the run defense wont be any better than 20th in the league if thats the case.
That athletic DT bs will get your ass whipped…..and dont use the Giants of 2007 vs NE as evidence…..NE had no biz losing that game but as I figured Josh McDaniels was a young guy too stubborn to understand he needed to run the ball. Brady passed 50 times in a 17-14 loss……Waufle is getting credit for the Pats stubborness
September 1st, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Raiders seem to have a tougher team but we got 3 soft guys on the team……..Huff,Satele and Carlisle
Huff can cover but he is a BZ on tackles. The Forte and Gore runs in back to back weeks show it. Imagine him vs CJ2k in open field….DISASTER
September 1st, 2010 at 6:10 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
anyone read the story on espn home page last week about that OT frm abiliene christian — tony washington 6′6 310lbs the dude that had consenual sex with his sis??
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Come on bruh…..i dont wanna toss my cookies…..MR prolly took out the magnifying glass and tweezers and went to work on himself tho
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but did you read the story???? b4 the draft i was thinking man thats all we need is another dude with a rap sheet… this guys diff he getting blackballed by the whole nfl right now… b4 u think how i thought read the story then get back at me with your honest opinion
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I remember the initial story and just dont wanna read it……..thought of it sickens me man and alot of ppl who are in locker rooms would feel disgusted by his presence
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it sickened me to around draft time when the story broke out on him…i was like damm i could see us going after this fuggin pervert.. but the more i read the story the more i understood what happened.. no mom or dad in there lives only him and his sister raising each other no love in the family but for each other really sad… i saw some film on him during draft time cuz here in dallas they showed all the local prospects… the dude can play he graded out almost identical to jared veldheer..man everyone needs a second chance… im not saying we sign him but they outta think of at least bringin him in for a looksey.. we got dudes that killed people in the league dudes that kill dogs in the league..guys who abused their wives and children.. common man
September 1st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
On an upbeat note…….very happy to see DHB get 3 receptions….and for those complaining about him catching a pass with his body….MANY NFL WRS DO THAT! Do you guys watch games are just read what queer bait writers say? He did use his hands to catch in that game if you forgot. I wasnt happy when we picked him and was pissed at his 2009 campaign but schit give the young man and chance through the course of the season. He works hard and teammates are behind him…..better than what teammates feel about that wimp Craptree
September 1st, 2010 at 6:14 pm
30 year…..i hear what you are saying but sister screwing is just unforgivable to many
Yeah ppl deserve second chances but can you imagine how the heckling would be say he comes to Oakland and he has to get ready in the North endzone section where Bob and I are at? How about Philly? Cleveland? It would be ugly
September 1st, 2010 at 6:15 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Raiders seem to have a tougher team but we got 3 soft guys on the team……..Huff,Satele and Carlisle
Huff can cover but he is a BZ on tackles. The Forte and Gore runs in back to back weeks show it. Imagine him vs CJ2k in open field….DISASTER
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plain and simple huff can not tackle nor does he really have a knack for being around the ball playing cenerfield… steve brown on the other hand reminds me alot of a vann mcelroy type dude… he needs to be on the field he has a knack for making plays instead of giving up big plays
September 1st, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Wauffle is the one who will decide if he wants him, because he will have to put a fight for him and I mean literally. Because Marshall is going to want to keep those LB’s and those kids in the secondary are steals. Ware and McFadden should’ve gone much higher.
On Offense Jackson aint letting go of those young WR’s like Ford. You only saving grace is if we keep one FB and the rest on PS.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Re Left Tackle …
I just go with what’s in front of me. Henderson plays really well in stretches, but just comes up with some true headscratchers during the game. The guy just seems like a baby frickin huey, and personally I’d like to see a guy with a higher football IQ in there.
Another QB on the shelf on Henderson’s watch is UNACCEPTABLE!
Doing push ups in practice? LMFAO!
September 1st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
And I more than likely wont be at tomorrow’s game, I got something to attend to……its called a WOMAN and I’m sure someone like MR wouldnt understand
But its last preseason game and ppl gonna be resting and finals cut players are on stage
Too funny my family was asking did I wanna attend to SD vs SF game tommorow….A HELL NO was said. Just like oct 17th I wont be there…..I know I’m going to jail can do it wont do it but I hope my boy Seyi Ajirotutu has one last good showing…..just talked with him and SD feels offense is super bowl bound…..Told him week 5 we bout to lay yall down
September 1st, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Where the hell is RMR crying it is all a conspiracy!!
Gruden hates all things Raider!
I am laughing my ass off. Cant wait to hear RMR’s spin on this Gruden take.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Bryant’s elbow injury pretty much assures Henderson, IMO. Unless you think William Joseph might be a Wauffle favorite.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Wauffle is the one who will decide if he wants him, because he will have to put a fight for him and I mean literally. Because Marshall is going to want to keep those LB’s and those kids in the secondary are steals. Ware and McFadden should’ve gone much higher.
On Offense Jackson aint letting go of those young WR’s like Ford. You only saving grace is if we keep one FB and the rest on PS.
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BHP…..Ford is on active gameday roster for sure but JLH is slot WR for this team and YOU KNOW IT…….they should keep 2 FBs….Reece and Tonga if they are smart but sometimes we dont show ability to be smart with our roster moves…FARGLASS a great example
Waufle not deciding in the end BHP and you know that. Al will do so and if Al and staff wanna have a better shot at stopping the run then Henderson stays plain and simple
September 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Re Left Tackle …
I just go with what’s in front of me. Henderson plays really well in stretches, but just comes up with some true headscratchers during the game. The guy just seems like a baby frickin huey, and personally I’d like to see a guy with a higher football IQ in there.
Another QB on the shelf on Henderson’s watch is UNACCEPTABLE!
Doing push ups in practice? LMFAO!
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mario doesnt look like the brightest fella out there i agree and it does worry me that hes protecting oue QB’S blind side..
September 1st, 2010 at 6:21 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Re Left Tackle …
I just go with what’s in front of me. Henderson plays really well in stretches, but just comes up with some true headscratchers during the game. The guy just seems like a baby frickin huey, and personally I’d like to see a guy with a higher football IQ in there.
Another QB on the shelf on Henderson’s watch is UNACCEPTABLE!
Doing push ups in practice? LMFAO!
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Actually his same problem in college is his in the pros….generally plays up or down to competition……the QB on shelf thing aint solid I agree but JC was cool about it so we should be too right?
Yeah push ups? That’s weird
September 1st, 2010 at 6:21 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
priest, you know Gruden just said that because he wants to coach here. Frankly, I don’t know why…but he does. And I’d be all for that. He’s our only hope.
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A weak ago Gruden wouldn’t touch anything Al Davis was involved with according to your dumb ass.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
# Drexl Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Where the hell is RMR crying it is all a conspiracy!!
Gruden hates all things Raider!
I am laughing my ass off. Cant wait to hear RMR’s spin on this Gruden take.
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Drex in Effect…..he already did it was a similar excuse to Sean Payton saying he was nervous when meeting Al, LOL….MR is such a loser
September 1st, 2010 at 6:23 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Bryant’s elbow injury pretty much assures Henderson, IMO. Unless you think William Joseph might be a Wauffle favorite.
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Keep 5 DTs……Kelly,Hendu,Sey,Willie Jo and Des
September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 pm
# 30 year raider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Re Left Tackle …
I just go with what’s in front of me. Henderson plays really well in stretches, but just comes up with some true headscratchers during the game. The guy just seems like a baby frickin huey, and personally I’d like to see a guy with a higher football IQ in there.
Another QB on the shelf on Henderson’s watch is UNACCEPTABLE!
Doing push ups in practice? LMFAO!
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mario doesnt look like the brightest fella out there i agree and it does worry me that hes protecting oue QB’S blind side..
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He went to Florida St….you really expect him to be bright?
September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 pm
# Drexl Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:21 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
priest, you know Gruden just said that because he wants to coach here. Frankly, I don’t know why…but he does. And I’d be all for that. He’s our only hope.
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A weak ago Gruden wouldn’t touch anything Al Davis was involved with according to your dumb ass.
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HAHAHAHAHAHA…..BAUCE!
September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Anyways my good friends….yall take care and be safe get ready for the season next weekend……..JUST WIN
September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Why wouldn’t I go to games if Gruden came back? It would mean winning Raider football again. A lot of people would start buying tickets again. No more blackouts.
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You have been reduced to a blivering idiot. Gruden sure stuck his wiener in your mouth son.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Kelly,Hendu,Sey,Willie Jo and Des
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Might be possible since we will probably only keep 3 DEs.
With Wimbley and Scott dropping to DE, make no sense to keep more than Houston, Shaugnessy, and J Rich.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
how has kellen heard fared in your guys opinion
September 1st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
mario doesnt look like the brightest fella out there i agree and it does worry me that hes protecting oue QB’S blind side..
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Exactly.
Put him at RT so at least the QB can see his mishaps coming.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Brien I know few and maybe you as well don’t believe this but when it cmes to someone like Big John he’ll let the coaches decide and sign off on it. If it’s a player he wants to develope that’s different. But Big John’s near the end just like Donovan Darius was. He had to show something worth cutting a young player and I’m not sure he has.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I saw heard not looking to good in the last game. He was in there when the 9rs were just running up and down the field in the 4th qtr.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:33 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Feel alot better about last game after watching it again.
It was a very close, entertaining game, like I thought it would be. A statistical dead heat. Hope JC and MB are ok. That’s the big thing.
Got faith in Grads though. More importantly, obviously the team does too. He looked very impressive.
Patrick Willis is just a monster. He has surpassed Ray Lewis as best in the biz,IMO.
SF was killing the Raiders and their rookie center with thos A gap blitzes. Blowing up DMac runs in the backfield. They did the same vs. Favre and the vikes prev.
Overall, pretty even teams. I think Oakland can take those guys in rematch when it counts. Even with Crabtree,V Davis, et. al.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:39 pm
The Raiders are Ranked 30th, giving up 135 yds per game on the ground this pre-season.
That should worry any Raider Fan, considering their history.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I thought on Gore’s big run, Iupati the guy I hoped the Raiders would draft, got away with a hold on McClain. He did a nice job, chipping on the DT then getting to the MLB. I though Rolando was in position to make a play but Iupati held him. He also had two false starts, but overall I think he’s going to be a good one.
Then Huff compounds the problem by not wrappin up. Unlike the Forte run he didn’t whiff. He actually gave Gore a pretty good shot. Most backs would’ve probably gone down. Gore is a pretty good back, with a low center of balance. He made a nice play. The other guys get paid too.
Overall, I think the Raiders run D is going to be much improved. Both L Houston and Shaugnessy seem to hold the edges well. Kelly is in shape and motivated. Getting the physical and nasty Seymour back instead of the ivy league kid( who looks like a player, more of an interior pass rusher though) and the Raiders will be fine.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Scouts inc. Player Ratings.
QB Jason Cambell ranked 18th among all active QB’s
Comment: Campbell can power the ball into tight windows or get it deep on long throws as well as showing good touch on shorter routes. He has improved his vision and ability to read defenses over the past three seasons. He runs well for his size and position. He has improved his improvising but needs to continue to improve in this area. Campbell has all the tools to be an excellent quarterback in the NFL and should continue to improve.
TE Zach Miller ranked 10th among active TEs
Comment: Miller has led the Raiders in receiving for the past two years and is generally the first receiver his quarterback looks to for clutch receptions. He has the speed to stretch the secondary down the seam and also has the size to go across the middle and catch the ball in traffic. Miller shows quickness and agility on his release and can be difficult to jam or re-route. He has soft, natural hands that allow him to reach out and pluck the ball and consistently puts the ball away quickly. He is not a dominating blocker, but Miller will maintain position and work his blocks well enough to stay in the way.
OG Robert Gallery ranked 11th
Comment: Once considered a bust, Gallery has moved from left tackle to guard and seems to have settled into a comfortable situation. He has started in 79 of his 80 career appearances, although he did miss 10 games in 2009 with a lower back injury. He is not a natural knee bender and really needs to work on keeping his pad level down to leverage his blocks. He will struggle when it comes to redirecting and realigning himself in space as he lets his center of gravity get too high. Gallery has improved his hand use and can control and steer opponents. Gallery will show the kind of temperament needed to sustain and finish blocks off.
Richard Seymore ranked 10th as a DE who knows about DT
Comment: After spending his first eight years in the NFL with the New England Patriots, Seymour was traded to the Raiders prior to the 2009 season. He played in and started all 16 games for the Raiders in 2009 and finished with 47 tackles and four QB sacks. He provided the defense with a much needed spark and is a defensive lineman who needs to be accounted for when game-planning. He showed the ability to play both on the outside as a defensive end as well as inside as a defensive tackle.
DT Tommy Kelly ranked 25th
Comment: Kelly is a massive interior defensive lineman who can stack things up at the point of attack but will struggle to make plays down the line of scrimmage. He is not a natural knee-bender and tends to play a bit tall, causing him to lose leverage on blockers. Kelly has long arms and shows good hand use to keep blockers at bay and to shed and disengage. He shows surprising quickness off the ball and can penetrate to create problems in the backfield but lacks great lateral range and agility. He needs to work on consistency when it comes to competitiveness and hustle when chasing to the sidelines or downfield.
RB Darren McFadden ranked 29th
Comment: The fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft, McFadden has been a part-time starter for the Raiders. The former Arkansas star has shown flashes of brilliance, but he has struggled to play a complete season. He played in 13 games as a rookie and 12 games in 2009. He gained 357 yards last season. McFadden has prototypical measureables for the position and can hit the hole with a big burst of speed. He is not a real compact runner, which makes breaking tackles a struggle. He can make people miss in the open field and has the kind of speed that can turn a short gain into a long touchdown. He has to learn to be patient to allow the holes to develop. McFadden needs a lot of technique work when it comes to blocking.
RB Michael Bush ranked 38th
Comment: Bush is a big, powerful ball carrier who has surprisingly quick feet and agility when running between the tackles. He lacks the kind of lateral speed and range to be real effective running to the outside on a consistent basis. Bush has enough wiggle and shake to make people miss or at least not get a solid shot at him. He runs with a good pad level and shows good vision as he allows the play to develop. Bush can be difficult to bring down once he gets a head of steam going and has just enough speed and feel for angles to be a threat to hit some long ones every now and the n. He does a good job of keeping his feet alive and moving in order to gain positive yards after contact. He is an effective receiver out of the backfield and can make the first man miss after the catch. Bush still needs work on his blocking technique and vision to pick up blitzing linebacker when he stays in for pass protection.
OT Mario Henderson ranked 70th
Comment: Henderson is a massive offensive lineman with above average initial quickness, agility and lateral range. He took over the starting left tackle position in his third year with the Raiders and shows promise. He has long arms that allow him to control and steer opponents when he uses proper technique. Henderson has a tendency to get a bit lazy and keep his hands down low too often. He is a natural knee-bender who can keep his pad level down to leverage blocks, but Henderson does not show a lot of leg drive and does not finish blocks off as well as he could. He is more of a finesse blocker than a competitive hard-hitting blocker and could use a bit more fire in his play.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Thanks for the insight, Buckeye. Glad you saw that Iupati hold on McClain; I saw it too and was a little surprised when some in here were giving Rolando a hard time about not making the play.
I hope you’re right about the run defense. We seem to have gotten some guys in (and out) of here and upgraded, personnel-wise in that department. It would be great to see those moves pay off once everybody’s on te same page.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Speaking of holding though, Iupati’s was nothin. Anybody watch espn NFL live earlier today? They are profiling a division per day. Did AFC East. The former Cowboy safety I believe, pickerd NYJ RB Shonn Green as the breakout player for this year. They showed a highlight vs. Oak from last year. NYJ in ugly throwbacks. Dude literally rips Seymour’s jersey off right at point of attack. Could’ve been Kelly. Couldn’t tell. Jersey was ripped completely off. Shoulder pads floppin out, gray T-shirt exposed.
Right in front of the ref. They were wearing AFL red and white. Unfreakinbelievable. WTF do Raiders have to do to get a call?
Just wanderin if anybody else saw it.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Wassup Buckeye and ET!
The Gore run was disturbing on a few levels, but I’m not really trippin it.
Seymour wouldn’t get handled like Bryant did. I think McClain is able to get in much better position with Seymour in there.
You’re right, nice shot laid by Huff that takes most RBs down. Completely different issue than the Forte run.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
On Gores TD run, it seemed to me Mcclain couldn’t get off the block. The same with the DT.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
If Mitchell made the Huff hit I am sad to say Gore would be out for the season
September 1st, 2010 at 7:05 pm
#90 Des Bryant, looked like he was consistently getting over-powered.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:06 pm
So far as Huff’s concerned, it’s a lot easier to throw a shoulder at a passing RB, than to stick your face in there and wrap up with your arms.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Great job Buck way to come through with the analysis.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:25 pm
TJ,JHill,Teach,Kell..How’s everybdy doin?
Priest, it sounds to me like you’ve seen enough of Cooper Carlisle at RG. Last week you were urging patience with Big Bruce at RG. Now it sounds like you think he might be in there sooner rather than later.
CC might be a serviceable backup. A wily veteran coming off the bench in case of emergency. However, he is aging, undersized and on his last legs. No push in running game. Seems to get overpowered way too often.
I, like many others in here would be willing to live with B. Campbell’s growing pains. Not sure about his level of competition, but I’ve been impressed. No penalties or glaring mistakes. Seems to get a push in ground game. I’d like to have seen him get some action vs. starters.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:26 pm
hey raidersexy…
lets see a pic?
September 1st, 2010 at 7:29 pm
I think it was Chris in NY who hit the nail on the head last week,IMO. Cooper Carlisle might be one of Cable’s “guys” like Kwame Harris. It might take a lil nudge from Al to get the “young guy” in there.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
And JB,Just Lose,HairyC*nt, Raider O and others…..your hate for JLH is unfounded and has zero validity. Cut him? Why dont you look at the veins on your right wrist and cut that because you arent needed here at all.
JLH is by far your best slot WR……you guys wanna cut him over PR schit? Maybe yall forgot about his catches this preseason or the fact that Chaz seems to be on the shelf until at least October…..who is gonna be your slot WR? Ford? Too funny. Guy isnt better than JLH at all! Nikki Minaj Miller? Shut up….sorry to say this but you GUYS show your GREAT WHITE HOPE love with that crap! He is not Wes Welker and every short white guy that plays WR isnt Wes so please go choke on something
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I would love to hear what is so great about JLH that I am not aware of. He was a good punt returner 2 years ago, was is the key word. If you seriously don’t think the Raiders are better off bringing in a Patrick Crayton type you are clearly dilusional. I challenge you to tell me why the Raiders need JLH. The Raiders are better off using DMAC in the slot. BTW what is this PR junk you are talking about regarding JLH? For the record you said JLH had “all these catches” like what?!?!?! come on man, use your eyes and wake up.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:30 pm
my bad….sorry for my misbehavior, just got back from a dodgers game!….mann….them california girls!!
kate perry was right!
daisy dukes bikini tops!
September 1st, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Kell,
Michael Huff is a starting safety in the NFL. It’s his job to “stick his face in there and wrap up”. Of course it’s easier to throw a shoulder, but that’s not what he’s getting paid to do.
Ask Bob Sanders, Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed about their approach. Or, for that matter, Jack Tatum, Vann McElroy or Rod Woodson.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Huff is playing the wrong position. He should be a cornerback or a nickleback, not a safety.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:33 pm
LMAO! its not sexy its XY as in male chromosome
September 1st, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Wauffle is the one who will decide if he wants him, because he will have to put a fight for him and I mean literally. Because Marshall is going to want to keep those LB’s and those kids in the secondary are steals. Ware and McFadden should’ve gone much higher.
On Offense Jackson aint letting go of those young WR’s like Ford. You only saving grace is if we keep one FB and the rest on PS.
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BHP…..Ford is on active gameday roster for sure but JLH is slot WR for this team and YOU KNOW IT…….they should keep 2 FBs….Reece and Tonga if they are smart but sometimes we dont show ability to be smart with our roster moves…FARGLASS a great example
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keep 2 fullbacks? what a waste! Keep 4 RB before you keep an extra FB. Cartwright could fill in for Reese if neccasary.
Waufle not deciding in the end BHP and you know that. Al will do so and if Al and staff wanna have a better shot at stopping the run then Henderson stays plain and simple
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September 1st, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Damn just looked up Huff on scouts inc list.,
68th best safety in the nfl
September 1st, 2010 at 7:36 pm
oh man….your a male??!!
September 1st, 2010 at 7:37 pm
lmfao!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Yup
September 1st, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Sorry to disappoint LOL NOT
September 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
G’night fellas.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Bring back Sam Graddy!
September 1st, 2010 at 7:56 pm
# KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
On Gores TD run, it seemed to me Mcclain couldn’t get off the block. The same with the DT.
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What TD run? You mean that big run that resulted in no points due to a missed FG?
Just Sayin’…
September 1st, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Did anybody else notice it was Huff that blocked that FG?
Does that make up for him not wrapping up on the tackle?
After all, the object of the game is to score points.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:04 pm
# Drexl Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Why wouldn’t I go to games if Gruden came back? It would mean winning Raider football again. A lot of people would start buying tickets again. No more blackouts.
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You have been reduced to a blivering idiot. Gruden sure stuck his wiener in your mouth son.
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He stuck his wiener in Al’s rear at Super Bowl 37, we know that for sure. If you can’t beat him, join him. That’s all I’m saying.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:08 pm
# Drexl Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:21 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
priest, you know Gruden just said that because he wants to coach here. Frankly, I don’t know why…but he does. And I’d be all for that. He’s our only hope.
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A weak ago Gruden wouldn’t touch anything Al Davis was involved with according to your dumb ass.
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Gruden doesn’t want to be a puppet, that’s for sure. I think he’s trying to work his way here again and do what he did the last time he was here. I’m sure control issues would be worked out before he signs anything, and if the terms aren’t right it’s not happening. Gruden wants to coach here, but doesn’t want to be a puppet like Tom Cable. Gruden gets this game more than Al Davis does, and he knows it. He wants to come here and coach, not take orders. Otherwise, I don’t think he’ll come. Gruden does not come to Oakland to be Al’s flunky.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Pretty suprised nobody broke down TK’s comments during the game about the 0 technique and 3 technique and all that.
For as much as you guys go on and on about that stuff, why the crickets?
September 1st, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
And I more than likely wont be at tomorrow’s game, I got something to attend to……its called a WOMAN and I’m sure someone like MR wouldnt understand
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You’re right, I don’t understand how you could get a woman, any woman. You go to Jack London Square and stalk Raiders players. Guys like that typically don’t do well with women. Have you seen “Big Fan”, with Patton Oswalt? Watch it. See if “Paul” reminds you of anyone. You’ll feel like you’re looking in a mirror. Should be a sobering experience.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Put me down for someone he has seen enough of Carlisle, Mario Henderson, Satele, Langston Walker, Erik Pears, and Khalif.
Seriously. Why do these guys seem like they just flat-out miss blocks at a WAAAAAAY higher frequency than most of their contemporaries.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
First off…………MR lol you make me laugh……no one will ever duck you! I’ve called you out many times and you wanted safety net of Concord hahahahahahaha.
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Oh, we’re back to this again? I told you that if you want to meet me in person, name a time and place. You only want to meet at the coliseum. I don’t go to Raider games, period. I brought up the idea of Concord because BART goes there. I’m not going to go into your own back yard, and I wouldn’t expect you to come to mine, either. So name a neutral spot so I can finally laugh at you and say the same things I say to you in here right to your face, while you don’t do anything.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:20 pm
And, Brianna, it took you a long time to get back to me, didn’t it? Where have you been? Licking your wounds, you poor thing? It sucks when you act hard and someone pulls your hole card, doesn’t it?
September 1st, 2010 at 8:24 pm
‘Big fan’ is freakin HILARIOUS!
a must see for any football fan…
September 1st, 2010 at 8:26 pm
I would caution Brianna before seeing Big Fan, it’s going to be sobering experience for him. Especially the part where Paul stalks the Giants’ players. He’s going to see himself and get a rude awakening.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:29 pm
I think Gruden is just hopping on the bandwagon because he sees some talented players on Defense. He never said he wanted to coach here. Besides, we are fine w/out him.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:30 pm
The Mooch was also talking up the Raiders this week – but what do they know?
September 1st, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Big Ted, Gruden has accomplished more than Davis in the time frame since he’s been in the league. Gruden is not in awe of Al Davis or on “the bandwagon”. In fact, he frequently says nice things about the Raiders. Guess he’s been on the bandwagon since he’s left. He’s never slandered the team in the slightest, has only said positive things when asked about the Raiders.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Time for the second annual, formerly Vegas-Raider odds of players getting cut:
Nick Miller -150
Jeremy Ware -135
Todd Watkins -125
Chris Morris -125
Stevie Brown -115
Hiram Eugene -110
Luke Lawton Even
Chris Cooper +105
Thomas Howard +115
Khalif Barnes +125
Erik Pears +125
Sam Williams +150
Rock Cartwright 7/4
Travis Geothel 2/1
John Henderson 3/1
Quinton Groves 3/1
Michael Bennett 7/2
JLH 5/1
Kyle Boller 10/1
Chaz Schillens 15/1
September 1st, 2010 at 8:38 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Put me down for someone he has seen enough of Carlisle, Mario Henderson, Satele, Langston Walker, Erik Pears, and Khalif.
Seriously. Why do these guys seem like they just flat-out miss blocks at a WAAAAAAY higher frequency than most of their contemporaries.
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It is what it is. Our only hope is that the young WRs step up and become a threat. Until then, they will just overload the box against us.
Plays like that TD from Grads to Murphy can help take pressure off the OLine. Hopefully Hue-Jax will be able to scheme around our weaknesses and play to our strengths.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:42 pm
MR – Are you saying Gruden hates Al but loves the Raiders?
He says we have a chance to take the division this year – Bandwagon or no, do you agree with him?
September 1st, 2010 at 8:43 pm
271. Its bad. Veldheer could be our 2nd best lineman…yikes…
September 1st, 2010 at 8:46 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Big Ted, Gruden has accomplished more than Davis in the time frame since he’s been in the league.
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I don’t know about that. But I do know that Gruden would have accomplished NADA if it wasn’t for Al Davis.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Pats lose CB for the year.
Raiders need a guard.
We send Routt to NE for Logan Mankins + compensation.
Routt and Mankins in a contract year both making roughly the same $3.8 mill except Pats dissed Mankins down to $1.54 for not signing his tender.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:50 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Pats lose CB for the year.
Raiders need a guard.
We send Routt to NE for Logan Mankins + compensation.
Routt and Mankins in a contract year both making roughly the same $3.8 mill except Pats dissed Mankins down to $1.54 for not signing his tender.
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I’m down, but I suspect Al is high on Routt.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:50 pm
BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:42 pm
MR – Are you saying Gruden hates Al but loves the Raiders?
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No. In fact I’ve never said either of those things.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I’ve been hollerin’ to sign Mawae for months, but it’s getting time to accept the O-Line for what it is, and hope we can eek out some wins with, as Gruden would say, some solid Defense and the best Kickers in the league.
September 1st, 2010 at 8:57 pm
# BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:46 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Big Ted, Gruden has accomplished more than Davis in the time frame since he’s been in the league.
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I don’t know about that.
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Then you’re not going by facts. Because here they are.
From 1998 to 2008, Gruden’s time as an NFL head coach:
W-L record:
Gruden: 95-81
Al Davis: 73-
September 1st, 2010 at 9:00 pm
BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:42 pm
MR – Are you saying Gruden hates Al but loves the Raiders?
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No. In fact I’ve never said either of those things.
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I stand corrected: You said he was “not in awe” of Al Davis. And You said he “has only said positive things when asked about the Raiders.”
Don’t these statements seem contradictory?
Either way, do you agree with his statement that the Raiders could take the Div. this year? Or does he not know what he’s talking about?
September 1st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Did anybody else notice it was Huff that blocked that FG?
Does that make up for him not wrapping up on the tackle?
After all, the object of the game is to score points.
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check again bro it was routt
September 1st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Let me try that again, accidentally hit submit when still typing….
# BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:46 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Big Ted, Gruden has accomplished more than Davis in the time frame since he’s been in the league.
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I don’t know about that.
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Then you’re not going by facts. Because here they are.
From 1998 to 2008, Gruden’s time as an NFL head coach:
W-L record:
Gruden: 95-81
Al Davis: 73- 103
Super Bowl titles:
Gruden: 1
Davis: 0
Conference titles:
Gruden: 1
Davis: 1
Division titles:
Gruden: 5
Davis: 3
Playoff appearances:
Gruden: 5
Davis: 3
Now, granted, some of those were Gruden and Davis working together, but that only means that they both helped each other. It’s a wash. If you just add up both of their accomplishments, Gruden clearly trumps him.
Now please explain to me what you “don’t know” about Gruden accomplishing more than Davis in the time Gruden coached. Do you mean accomplishing losses?
September 1st, 2010 at 9:06 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Big Ted, Gruden has accomplished more than Davis in the time frame since he’s been in the league.
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I don’t know about that.
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Then you’re not going by facts. Because here they are.
From 1998 to 2008, Gruden’s time as an NFL head coach:
W-L record:
Gruden: 95-81
Al Davis: 73-
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Some might consider being the owner on an NFL franchise a bigger accomplishment than becoming an ex-headcoach.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:08 pm
MR – Do you agree with Gruden that the could Raiders win the AFC West this year? Al Davis does.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Ted, you’re grasping at straws tonight. Either stand on your feet and make a good argument, or just talk to someone else. This whole “what did you mean when you said this if you meant that because you meant this but contradict yourself here because this is what you meant” thing is just desperate.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Ted, I wasn’t talking about who held a higher position, I’m talking about results, on the field. Gruden accomplished more than Al. Far more. Are we agreed? Or do you have one last straw to reach for?
September 1st, 2010 at 9:10 pm
No, Ted, I don’t agree with Gruden that the Raiders can win the AFC west, nor do I think he believes it. I think he’s trying to butter Al up for a job here. But I don’t think that means Gruden would be willing to come here and be Al’s puppet.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:14 pm
# tazZraider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Did anybody else notice it was Huff that blocked that FG?
Does that make up for him not wrapping up on the tackle?
After all, the object of the game is to score points.
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check again bro it was routt
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http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/videos/49ers-28-Raiders-24/998525ef-34ce-4970-b54d-60a530ad42fc
Check the Vid at 1:10, It was #24 M. Huff.
Just Sayin…
September 1st, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Later, Ted. My last night in LA before it’s back to Sac Town. I’m going to see what’s happening at the beach bars in the south bay. I’ll respond later to any comments you have.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:16 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzuVvUFToss
damn i miss these days.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
and regarding my post about that video i also have to say we’ll never have another receiver like tim brown
September 1st, 2010 at 9:20 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Ted, I wasn’t talking about who held a higher position, I’m talking about results, on the field. Gruden accomplished more than Al. Far more. Are we agreed? Or do you have one last straw to reach for?
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I’m not reachin’ for straws man, just typing my opinion, same as you. I do agree with Gruden that the Raiders can win the Division, but mostly because we have a better QB situation, and a softer schedule.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:21 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Later, Ted. My last night in LA before it’s back to Sac Town. I’m going to see what’s happening at the beach bars in the south bay. I’ll respond later to any comments you have.
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Raider! have fun!
September 1st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
# tazZraider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
and regarding my post about that video i also have to say we’ll never have another receiver like tim brown
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Thanks for that shot of Kool-Aid Taz.
I love me some Tim Brown.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:32 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:10 pm
No, Ted, I don’t agree with Gruden that the Raiders can win the AFC west, nor do I think he believes it. I think he’s trying to butter Al up for a job here. But I don’t think that means Gruden would be willing to come here and be Al’s puppet.
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Link? Source?
I think this entire scenario exists only in your head. Kudos for imagination tho’
September 1st, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Buck Yu’re 100% right about my feelings about Carlisle he isn’t giving us much push at all and we’re going away from his strength which is the ZBS to apower game. He is no longer a fit. Big Bruce just needs to get used to the position and technigue and if push comes to shove they can do it sooner than later as far as I’m concerned.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Priest;
What do you think of our Fullback situation. Alot of people bash our rbs but i think they are all talented our horrible Oline and below average fullbacks dont help them out at all.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:50 pm
BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
# tazZraider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
and regarding my post about that video i also have to say we’ll never have another receiver like tim brown
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Thanks for that shot of Kool-Aid Taz.
I love me some Tim Brown.
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no problem bro and my mistake, it was huff not routt.
more tim brown!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74DDulo9qCU&feature=related
September 1st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
tim brown…..no gloves, just taped hands truly showed how excellent his hands were.
September 1st, 2010 at 9:58 pm
tazZraider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
tim brown…..no gloves, just taped hands truly showed how excellent his hands were.
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To bad he retired the year he did he shouldve been first ballot HOF
September 1st, 2010 at 10:03 pm
# tazZraider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
tim brown…..no gloves, just taped hands truly showed how excellent his hands were.
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Not only great hands, but great field awareness. He was great at reading defenses, and knowing where the sidelines and first-down markers were.
September 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
BigTed707 Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 10:03 pm
# tazZraider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
tim brown…..no gloves, just taped hands truly showed how excellent his hands were.
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Not only great hands, but great field awareness. He was great at reading defenses, and knowing where the sidelines and first-down markers were.
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bro watch the vid and watch how he reads a blitz and conveys it to the qb and scores a td that play. great all around wr, and definitely a first ballot hall of famer.
September 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
What do you think of our Fullback situation. Alot of people bash our rbs but i think they are all talented our horrible Oline and below average fullbacks dont help them out at all.
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I thought Reece looked real good on the opening drive last Saturday.
Jerry predicts that Tonga will get cut, that’s too bad, I was high on that kid.
September 1st, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I love the FB we have now I know he’s not the conventional rockhead. But he is a big play waiting to happen I’ve been waiting for this kid to be utilized in some fashion because in college he was so dynamic. Now they have found a place for him which i think is perfect. He’s an OK blocker but everything else is superb. Marcel Reece will be a probowl FB I gaurantee it.
September 1st, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Tonga will make the practice squad no worries…
September 1st, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I thought Reece looked real good on the opening drive last Saturday.
Jerry predicts that Tonga will get cut, that’s too bad, I was high on that kid.
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he sure can catch and run with the ball witch is great(reminds me of jon ritchie). but i think he is still very green when it comes to blocking
September 1st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
tazZraider Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
bro watch the vid and watch how he reads a blitz and conveys it to the qb and scores a td that play. great all around wr, and definitely a first ballot hall of famer.
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I saw that – thanks – 11 catches for 173 yards and 2 TDs, and getting held the whole time. HOF or not, he is my all time favorite WR.
September 1st, 2010 at 10:13 pm
he sure can catch and run with the ball witch is great(reminds me of jon ritchie). but i think he is still very green when it comes to blocking
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Agreed, maybe we get Lawton back in there when he is off suspension?
September 1st, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Ted;
do u watch hard knocks? i heard there was a conversation that they aired about the organization talking about possibly releasing tony richardson. I think we need to jump on him if he is available
September 1st, 2010 at 10:20 pm
tim brown and some stick em!
September 1st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
R8, those were the days, ah yes!
September 1st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Ted;
do u watch hard knocks? i heard there was a conversation that they aired about the organization talking about possibly releasing tony richardson. I think we need to jump on him if he is available
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No, haven’t seen it. But Tony Richardson is old, I’m not suprised the Jets are possibly releasing him. Shoot, we released Lorenzo Neil last year.
September 1st, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Richardson may be able to help Reece understand lead blocking a little better. I don’t tyhink he will ever be the best at it but he can be very good. His other attributes are so awesome it outweighs any shortcomings in that area. No one has a FB with his speed and agility and hands.
September 1st, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Have a good night Nation!
I’ll checkya’ Raider!
September 1st, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Priesttj
If you look at the game again you’ll notice it was Langston Walker playing LT on the Patrick Willis sack, with 11:00 minutes left in the 2nd.
What’s up with that?
September 1st, 2010 at 10:49 pm
KK what is it you want me to see?
September 1st, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Walker playing LT, on the sack of Campbell with 11 minutes left in the 2nd.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:00 pm
He’s not playing LT he’s playing OT eligible like a TE they running the heavy package. Because the niners were bringing LB’s off that edge. Mario was actually the LT.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Oh, ok. I’ll check that out again. There was confusion on the O-line.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Gnite Gentlemen.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:15 pm
P Willis came on a delayed blitz and both Bush and Walker had turned to execute other assignments and didn’t see him it was well conceaved by the niners. It happens.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Now you guy’s will see why the Raiders didn’t want Michael Crabtree. Vernon Davis just called the little diva out and Singletary endorsed it.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:37 pm
-Start Branch at FS.
-Start Mitchell at SS.
-Let Huff play NB, CB, and FS on passing downs, and let Branch play SS.
-Keep TH, and let him play on passing downs as a cover LB.
-Let Routt, CJ, Huff, and Mcfadden compete for CB and NB.
-Start Walker at RG.
-let Veldheer compete with Satele a C. Maybe he can start mid season.
-let Barns & Campbell compete for RT, and I think Campbell will start by game 6.
-give Bush 18+ carries, and give DMC the rest of the carries and pass it to him no less than 5 times per game.
-let Ford play more so he can develop faster, and make him our KR and let him compete with JLH for PR.
-run DMC outside 5+ times per game.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:50 pm
We should run Bush up the mid and try to pound the DL for a few drives, with DMC being a 3rd down back. Then let DMC run outside, and use him in pass situations to match him up against LBs. They can’t keep up with his speed.
DHB, Murphy, and Chaz (if he can get healthy) are good young WRs, and I don’t think we should add more WRs till we fix the OL. Getting a WR grim FA to be our 6th WR instead of Miller/ Watkins/ etc.. is not a bad idea.
We should add PL help after the final roster cuts.
We should also sign a FB (known for great blocking) to play with Reece.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Raider O
I can’t understand what you’re trying to say about Huff he can only play one position at a time. They are grooming Campbell for the RG position.
September 1st, 2010 at 11:58 pm
From* FA..
OL* help..
Later Gents.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Remember this, look at it again in detail…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3tZmoms-V4
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 am
BHP,
He can play any position other than FS on 1st and 2nd down. Use him like we did with Sir Charles.
We will continue later bro. I’m tired.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:39 am
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
What up Brein?
Welcome back.
What do you think of Big John so far?
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Big John is great for us……only true NT on the team. Care less about his pass rushing. How great was Sam Adams and John Parella in the farce 2002 season? Thank you
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Say Bauce, in 2002 it was still the regular NFL. In 2010 it’s a passing league. Please update yourself, and get back to us.
Signed,
The NFL
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:41 am
Gannon, Tim Brown, Charlie Garner, man, we had some great players in those days….and a great coach too.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:57 am
# KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:39 pm
The Raiders are Ranked 30th, giving up 135 yds per game on the ground this pre-season.
That should worry any Raider Fan, considering their history.
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I also remember when the Patriots were 0-4 in the preseason and ended 16-0. Only an idiot would stat the preaseason.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:02 am
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
What up Brein?
Welcome back.
What do you think of Big John so far?
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Big John is great for us……only true NT on the team. Care less about his pass rushing. How great was Sam Adams and John Parella in the farce 2002 season? Thank you
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BTW, Bauce is spelled boss. And you are a copy boy on probation. And your probation is about up. And you have been less then impressive. Please prepare your resignation.
Signed,
The Blog
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 am
Bo Jackson was in the booth last week telling the Nation…I’m a “Raider ’till I die!”
And that is clearly the sentiment of Jon Gruden.
He didn’t say we WOULD win the division, he said we COULD win the division and given the state of it and the schedule it’s entirely possible.
Personally, I think we’ll get around eight wins but it could be 7 or 9.
It was interesting when Gruden talked about the quarterback. He didn’t just emphasize the importance of Campbell but also wanted to talk about Grandowski.
Does Gruden want to come back? Why not? Al’s going to need a full time General Manager before long.
You could do a lot worse Al.
Later Brother Raiders!
RAIDER ‘TILL I DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:55 am
Gruden is a good coach but he’s not that good of a talent scout, and nor is his talent scouting synonymous with Al’s — which is probably something Al will want his successor to maintain, a “raider way” (al’s way), that way he’s still involved in the raiders long after he’s dead.
Gruden is all about football IQ in players even if they’re athletically lacking. Al is all about athleticism even if they’re lacking in football IQ. Obviously too much of one isn’t good.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:03 am
Revis is still a “no show” for the Jinks, when is this guy gonna get it?
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:11 am
Pitos
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:46 am
What up Nation???
Interesting take on Gruden! Oh, and Crabtree being called out by Vernon Davis? Too funny!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:53 am
I also remember when the Patriots were 0-4 in the preseason and ended 16-0. Only an idiot would stat the preaseason.
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Lets not for get that the 0-16 Lions were the only 4-0 team in preseason that year.
That said, it should be a concern to the Raider Nation that we dont appear to have any tangible improvement in stopping the big play. I dont say stopping the run because if you take away the few big plays we are only allowing about 3.5yds per run. Thats pretty solid. But then there are the head scratching meltdowns where we let a guy scamper for 89 yds
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:54 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.OK,START THE SEASON,THE RAIDERS HAVE JON GRUDENS APPROVAL.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:02 am
Bcz24, Dirt Lot…Good Morning!
And yup, Chuckie approved Raiders at the gate waiting for the (Hells)Bells!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:15 am
Good Morning Hwnrdr, Dirt Lot, BCZ, Noluv, 860TC …
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:20 am
Gruden’s last game as a Head Coach came as a loss to Cable, Russell and former boss Al Davis … knocking his team from the playoffs
Russell & Garcia = both out of work now
Raiders & Bucs = both drafted in the Top 10 this year
I don’t think thats how Jon Gruden wants his coaching legacy to end!
Tom Cable is on the hot seat, so if Gruden keeps kissing Al’s rings he may get another go as HC here
unless Cable makes good on his word that the 2010 Raiders are a playoff team (both lines are suspect, thats putting it kindly)
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am
1st game of the regular season (NFL Kickoff) is next Thursday!
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL ???
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am
You think Chuckie will come back? Well, he is saying everything that Al wants to hear…
Good Morning Rockstar!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:27 am
HEY ROCKSTAR.WHAT’S UP IN PODUNK ?
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:28 am
what up NATION???
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:30 am
Vikings @ Saints.
The 2010 concert will feature Dave Matthews Band and Taylor Swift performing at Jackson Square in New Orleans
DM Band = gey
Swift = awesome (if you’re a 12 year old girl)
why can’t they get Metallica or Tom Petty?
shoot. I’m pretty sure Aerosmith & Phil Collins would be an improvement!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 am
who are they gonna get for NFL kickoff next year?
John Mayer & Justin Bieber ???
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:36 am
whats up Thec? I’m hoping JFORD takes a return to the house tonight against the Seaturds
DLF: glad you’re back on the blog as the season is upon us. you missed a ton of worthless debates, name calling and political banter though
Hwnrdr: I’d take Gruden over guys like Jim Fassel, Hue Jax, Kevin Gilbride or Winston Moss in a heartbeat
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:42 am
U WONDER IF GRUDEN DID RETURN,IF AL WOULD LET HIM BRING IN A STAFF WITH PEOPLE LIKE TIM BROWN, RICH GANNON AND A FEW OTHERS..
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:45 am
RR, whats going on Brother???? Yeah i hope the youngster does the same. The injury to his quad has slowed his progress… No starters will be playing so will be looking at the rookies and hangers on…
Hope all of our yungsters perform great….
LHOUSTON is a monster…. He requires the double allready…. He makes me want to change my pick for rookie of the NATION…
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:46 am
Perhaps Gruden could be Cable’s new special teams coach… enthusiasm counts a lot there, and Fassel appears to really suck.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:47 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:42 am
U WONDER IF GRUDEN DID RETURN,IF AL WOULD LET HIM BRING IN A STAFF WITH PEOPLE LIKE TIM BROWN, RICH GANNON AND A FEW OTHERS..
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I hope that was sarcasm. Gannon and Timmy are persona non grata.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:48 am
THE WAY GRUDEN LIKES QB’S,MATT LEINART WOULD PROBABLY ARRIVE IN THE SAME CAB..
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:49 am
Why doesn’t Gruden ever talk about his high school asst. coaching gig? Must be losing already…
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:49 am
IT WAS BSJ.GOOD DAY 2 U BY THE WAY.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:50 am
U2 DLF, lol.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:56 am
THE WAY GRUDEN LIKES QB’S,MATT LEINART WOULD PROBABLY ARRIVE IN THE SAME CAB..
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Matt Gutierrez, Jeff Otis, Andrew Walter & Tui would also be signed to compete with Campbell, Gradkowski & Boller. Danny Southwick would finally be given his shot & lead us to the promised land
as his uncle BSJ says, he’s on a mission from God!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:57 am
No starters will be playing so will be looking at the rookies and hangers on…
Hope all of our yungsters perform great….
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Thec: give me 2 guys (1 offense, 1 defense) you think will play great tonight and earn themselves a spot on the final 53
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:01 am
nine QB’s in Gruden’s training camp sounds bout right, no?
I thought about adding McClown … Jon G owned his brother Luke in Tampa
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:07 am
Safety Michael Huff plans to pull aside some of the young players before and after tonight’s preseason finale against Seattle for a sobering pep talk. He thinks Raiders coach Tom Cable is going to have some tough cuts to make Saturday, and players need to prepare themselves.
“You can see it everywhere, guys making plays,” Huff said. “I try to tell the young guys about the business side of things. You never know what’s going to happen, you never know who’s going to get cut. It’s nothing personal, it’s just what happens in the NFL.”
Oakland’s depth is better than it has been in years, and Huff thinks some guys don’t realize their neck is on the chopping block.
“Oh, there’s definitely going to be some eye-openers, but that’s what goes with being a good organization, being a team that has quality depth and great players,” Huff said. “There’s always going to be competition, and there’s going to be players that could start for other teams but because we have so much depth here, they won’t be able to play here.”
Huff and the rest of the starters won’t play much tonight.
-Vittorio Tafur (SF Gate)
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:09 am
Quarterback Jason Campbell, still recovering from a stinger and sore wrist, probably won’t play at all, though Cable won’t confirm that.
There are two starting jobs open, with Samson Satele trying to hold off Jared Veldheer at center and Stanford Routt trying to unseat Chris Johnson at cornerback.
“It’s not like in years past,” Cable said, “when it was fairly simple to (glean) who that 53 would be. And that’s a good problem, really. We’re more competitive that way and, certainly, improved this football team that way.”
At receiver, it seems as if Todd Watkins and Nick Miller need to make some plays against the Seahawks to get back on the bubble, as Yamon Figurs, Jacoby Ford and Johnnie Lee Higgins seem to have an arm up. The kick return game has been terrible this preseason, so a nice runback would be a quick way to Cable’s heart.
And linebackers Slade Norris, Quentin Groves, Ricky Brown and Sam Williams have to be looking at each other sideways every now and then. They won’t all be on the roster come Saturday night.
-Vittorio Tafur (SF Gate)
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:11 am
Michael Huff’s speech to Hiram Eugene, Jerome Boyd, Joey Thomas & Joe Porter …
“pack your bags boys. good luck in the UFL”
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 am
They say the Bears are looking to trade TE Greg Olsen (6′5 250 and as fast as some WR’s) I’d love to take on that guy, with no WR help available out there, Olsen would be a great target alongside Zach Miller.
We could use a lot of 2 TE sets since we don’t really have a top-notch FB, Miller and Olsen would be a matchup problem for any defense and it would prevent opponents from doubling Miller all the time.
Very unlikely to happen but it would be a great move, imo.
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