Breaking down the final cut
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 7:11 am in Oakland Raiders.
Mentioned Wednesday during the live chat I’d made an educated guess about decisions facing Al Davis and the coaching staff about the Raiders 53-man roster, breaking it down to those who’d made it, those who probably would make it, those on the bubble and those awaiting a pink slip.
For what it’s worth, here’s how I’ve broken it down for Saturday’s deadline heading into tonight’s game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Coliseum, pending late injuries or trades:
LOCKED IN (38)
Quarterbacks (3) _ Jason Campbell, Bruce Gradkowski, Kyle Boller.
Running backs (3)_Michael Bush, Darren McFadden, Marcel Reece.
Wide receivers (4)_Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy, Chaz Schilens, Jacoby Ford.
Tight ends (2)_Zach Miller, Brandon Myers.
Offensive line (7)_Mario Henderson, Robert Gallery, Samson Satele, Cooper Carlisle, Langston Walker, Jared Veldheer, Bruce Campbell.
Defensive line (5)_Matt Shaughnessy, Tommy Kelly, Richard Seymour, Lamarr Houston, Desmond Bryant.
Linebackers (4)_Kamerion Wimbley, Rolando McClain, Trevor Scott, Travis Goethel.
Defensive backs (7)_Nnamdi Asomugha, Chris Johnson, Stanford Routt, Tyvon Branch, Michael Huff, Mike Mitchell, Walter McFadden.
Specialists (3)_Shane Lechler, Sebastian Janikowski, Jon Condo.
GOOD CHANCE TO MAKE IT (9)
RB Rock Cartwright
RB Michael Bennett
OT Erik Pears
G-T Khalif Barnes
DE Jay Richardson
DT John Henderson
LB Ricky Brown
S Stevie Brown
CB Jeremy Ware
ON THE BUBBLE (14)
C-G Chris Morris
FB Manase Tonga
WR Johnnie Lee Higgins
WR Nick Miller
WR Todd Watkins
WR Yamon Figurs
TE John Owens
DT William Joseph
LB Thomas Howard
LB Quinton Groves
LB Sam Williams
S Hiram Eugene
S Jerome Boyd
DE Chris Cooper
WAITING FOR RELEASE (13)
PK Swayze Waters
QB Colt Brennan
WR Shaun Bodiford
OL Daniel Loper
OL Alex Parsons
OL Brandon Rodd
DL Greyson Gunheim
DL Kellen Heard
DL Alex Daniels
LB David Nixon
LB Slade Norris
CB Joe Porter
CB Joey Thomas
UNDER SUSPENSION (1)
FB Luke Lawton
Note: Lawton is under suspension for violating the NFL policy against performance enhancing drugs for the first two games of the season and does not count toward the 53-man roster. After his suspension is up, the Raiders can decide whether to activate Lawson at the expense of another player or release him.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 7:11 am
thanks Jerry! you rock!
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:15 am
Lawton doesn’t count towards the 53 for the first 2 weeks … just as I suspected
so by Jerry Mac’s list, 6 of these guys will make it
C-G Chris Morris
FB Manase Tonga
WR Johnnie Lee Higgins
WR Nick Miller
WR Todd Watkins
WR Yamon Figurs
TE John Owens
DT William Joseph
LB Thomas Howard
LB Quinton Groves
LB Sam Williams
S Hiram Eugene
S Jerome Boyd
DE Chris Cooper
I vote Higgins, Watkins, Groves, Williams, Morris, Cooper
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:15 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.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:17 am
If Brennan gets some extended playing time against the Seahawks he’ll make a case for inclusion, especially as our number 1 and number 2 are injury-prone.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:18 am
Mark my words, DMAC will not be on the “lock” list in 2011.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:18 am
@RaiderRockstar – Higgins, Groves, Boyd, Cooper, Owens, Howard – then trade away Howard I’d say but Watkins isn’t bad and I think they’ll keep Williams so ur probs right!
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:19 am
Nice idea Bob! Maybe that would take a lot of pressure off the WRs…
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:20 am
the Bears are looking to trade TE Greg Olsen
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Marley: GO was a 1st rounder
what would they want in return?
I suppose we could package Myers, Howard & NMiller!
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:20 am
Good thought Marley, but the downside is Olsen blocks about as well as JLH.
TEs have no value to Martz, could we get him cheap…THoward? Briggs is dinged up in Chitown.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:21 am
KoolKell Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Gruden is not a bad-mouthing kind of guy.
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Then how did he tell Sean Payton to stay the hell away from Oakland without badmouthing Al Davis?
“Listen Sean, I know Oakland is a wonderful town and the Raiders are a team with a deep history of winning and Al Davis has done more for the NFL than anyone alive today……buuuuuut I would wait for another opportunity….say like even the damned Saints!”
I guess it is possible he said something like that….
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:22 am
GG, I agree, but only if he gets to play tonight!
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:25 am
Yeah I like Brennan too, I remember his first game for the skins last preseason, not bad! We need to see him play a good few series tonight whilst we rest Campbell…
Also, would be nice to see some runs get stuffed tonight… give us a bit of hope against cj2k – If we can hold him to under 100yds we could really win that road opener!
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:27 am
Higgins, Groves, Boyd, Cooper, Owens, Howard
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centurionWR87: we agree on 3 of 6 :8
you think we’ll keep 5 safeties?
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:28 am
Stay:
C-G Chris Morris
WR Nick Miller
WR Yamon Figurs
DT William Joseph
LB Thomas Howard
LB Quinton Groves
DE Chris Cooper
But I think Jay Rich gets cut.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:29 am
I don’t know if we’ll keep eugene or brown… Boyd has been pretty good…
I also think we need 3 TEs…
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:30 am
Surely not Figurs, Morris and Joseph… they haven’t exactly been great – I think J Rich needs one more season…
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:30 am
I also think we need 3 TEs…
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Stewart will answer the phone on the first ring if injuries strike.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:31 am
centurion:
Stevie Brown > Jerome Boyd (in my opinion)
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:33 am
I think J Rich needs one more season…
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Agreed
3 TE’s? who knows?
ZMiller is another concussion away from drooling and seeing stars for the rest of his life
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:42 am
Bo,
I can’t believe the Big Ten West accepted Michigan…having a weak team like that in your division will really hurt the rest of them in the BCS rankings.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:46 am
Rue the day, Fakota. UM is on the way BACK to the top, where they were, alone, in 97.
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:52 am
Ok, I don’t think I’ve seen enough of Stevie Brown – he had 1 pick in the first game rite? And he’s apparantly been good in camp? I def think Boyd’s been pretty good and could challenge Mitchell… but I like Mitchell, I think he’ll be pushing for starter next season if he keeps on improving
Hey does anyone know of any Raiders Bars in Northern Colorado?
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:55 am
Hey does anyone know of any Raiders Bars in Northern Colorado?
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Closest is a garage in Hot Springs, SD.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:07 am
centurion: Boyd makes the practice squad again this year
53 man roster next year if Huff walks (he can void the final year of his contract)
Mitchell would start next to Branch at either FS or SS and the two backup safeties would be Boyd & SBrown
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:08 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:46 am
Rue the day, Fakota. UM is on the way BACK to the top, where they were, alone, in 97.
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I believe the Cornholers were given the real title that year because Michigan went undefeated against:
Central Michigan
Western Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Northern Michigan
Southern Michigan
Northwestern Michigan
Southwestern Michigan
Northeastern Michigan
Southeastern Michigan
Michigan Tech
Cleary university
Western Theological Seminary
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:10 am
Strength of schedule that year was overwhelmingly in UM’s favor. Only ND dragged it down a bit.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:11 am
You only beat ND by 7 points that year….
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:13 am
now we’re arguing about a college game 13 years ago?
only on Jerry Mac’s blog, LOL
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:18 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 8:23 am
the most interesting position battle to watch tonight:
Linebacker
RBrown, Groves, Howard, Williams, Norris, Nixon
3 will stay. 3 will go
look for somebody to step it up with a big hit on a RB behind the LOS, sack, forced fumble or interception – perhaps even a special teams play or two
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:27 am
Norris & Nixon = practice squad last year
Howard = lost his starting job. given the lowest possible tender (original round) and currently on the trade block
these guys won’t make it imo
Groves adds more as a pass rusher (like Scott & Wimbley) – Ricky & Sam are ST studs
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:29 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 8:32 am
Lakers in less than 30 days !!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:33 am
We don’t have enough talent to make me worry one second about the cuts.
No reason to waste time.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:33 am
LLLLLAAAAAAAKKKKKKERS!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 am
I think Thomas Howard makes the team.
He was on the first team Nickel defense with Rolando McClain when Scott and Wimbley dropped down to DE.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 am
Rex Ryan’s trash talk to the media isn’t half as fun as the real stuff on the field.
Last night’s Hard Knocks showed Ryan berating Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall after a late hit on LaDainian Tomlinson after a long run. Ryan tells Hall he should have made the play around the line of scrimmage.
“You aren’t gonna tackle anybody!” Ryan said. “That’s why my brother got rid of your ass!”
(Rob Ryan was Hall’s defensive coordinator in Oakland.)
-PFT
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LOL!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:35 am
We don’t have enough talent to make me worry one second about the cuts.
No reason to waste time.
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LOL!
That’s true. Not like we have a potential contributor on the bubble.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:35 am
I basically agree with Jerry (shock, horror) – although I think both Pears and Barnes are vulnerable if better players are cut or available elsewhere.
Of the six ‘on-the-bubble’ spots, I think the following will make it:
1) Chris Morris – Morris isn’t really good enough but we need coverage at Center and he will stay until someone-else is brought in.
2) Manase Tonga – We need a back up FB and Tonga is an effective blocker. He might return to the Practice Squad if Lawton is kept.
3) Quinton Groves – Groves has done enough to earn a spot as a back-up LB and a special teams fixture.
4) Thomas Howard – Howard is too good to cut now and his speed will be useful on passing downs but, he is on the trading block and I would be surprised if he is on the roster in a week’s time.
5) Nick Miller – I think we will only take 5 WRs and I guess that Miller’s flexibility and nerve beats out Figurs and JLH. He is also the one to get cut if a decent vet becomes available.
6) Chris Cooper – We need another DE and Cooper has been very solid in camp and preseason. Not flashy but effective and physical.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:35 am
Lakers in less than 30 days !!!!!!!
LLLLLAAAAAAAKKKKKKERS!
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Who ???
the championship NBA team resides in Miami
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:36 am
“That’s why my brother got rid of your ass!”
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Hilarious!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:36 am
Hmmmmm, which crappy FBs will stay and which crappy FBs will get cut? Oh how gut wrenching!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:36 am
good morning nation!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:37 am
Rob the slob had a say in personnel moves?
Rob Ryan had more pull than Tom Cable does!
bwahahahaha
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:38 am
Morris isn’t really good enough
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Sad that we have players on the team that “aren’t really good enough”.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:39 am
Dakota,
Good to see you’re back. Did your lips get chapped from kissing a$$. LMFAO.
We play in week 2. I used as my smack a tribute to the late Chick Hearn. “The game’s in the Refrigerator, the door’s closed, the light’s out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard, and the jello’s jiggling”
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:39 am
nearly 700 players league-wide are a-gonna get their walking papers (practice squaders aside)within a coupla days.
too bad it appears that Carlisle and Pears and Barnes may not be among them.
sigh.
GO DEFENSE!!
Raider on.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:41 am
GOOD CHANCE TO MAKE IT (9)
RB Rock Cartwright
RB Michael Bennett
OT Erik Pears
G-T Khalif Barnes
DE Jay Richardson
DT John Henderson
LB Ricky Brown
S Stevie Brown
CB Jeremy Ware
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Just to illustrate Dakota’s point, shouldn’t this be the bubble list? We would be in a much stronger position if this group of guys were better players.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:41 am
oh snap!
Mario Chalmers has a high ankle sprain & Carlos Arroyo has a bruised quadricep …
even still
Heat > Lakers
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:41 am
so by Jerry Mac’s list, 6 of these guys will make it
C-G Chris Morris
FB Manase Tonga
WR Johnnie Lee Higgins
WR Nick Miller
WR Todd Watkins
WR Yamon Figurs
TE John Owens
DT William Joseph
LB Thomas Howard
LB Quinton Groves
LB Sam Williams
S Hiram Eugene
S Jerome Boyd
DE Chris Cooper
Keep: Morris, JLH, Figures, Groves, Howard and Cooper
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:42 am
Delonte West to sign with the Celtics, bolster Boston’s already impressive bench
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Celtics > Lakers, too
bwahahahaha
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:42 am
There is a chance that Carlisle will be one of the vets who gets cut if in fact Jackson is truly the one running the offense.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:44 am
Gotta think giving up a 2nd one year and 3rd in another would sure be worth getting a top WR..
“The Chargers are asking for a second-round pick in 2011 and a third-round pick in 2012 in exchange for Vincent Jackson, according to Yahoo’s Michael Silver.
These are not absurd demands. The Dolphins gave up a second-round pick in both 2010 and 2011 for Brandon Marshall and then signed him to a four-year, $47.5 million contract that included at least $12.5 million in guarantees. However, we have no recent reports of movement on the V-Jax situation. Let someone else overpay for Jackson on draft day.”
-Rotoworld
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:44 am
which crappy FBs will stay and which crappy FBs will get cut? Oh how gut wrenching!
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crappy FB’s that stay:
Reece, Lawton (after suspension)
we’ll keep 4 RB’s on the roster and Cartwright will back up Reece at FB for the first 2 weeks
good insurance in case MBush isn’t 100 percent anyway
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:44 am
West to sign with the Celtics,
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Had to happen. Expected either the Lakers or Celtics to pick him up to mess with LeBron, lol.
Can you imagine Pierce, KG, and Nate Robinson in the locker room getting the scoop on Gloria?
They are going to heckle the heck outta LeBron. Expect a suspension from someone, lol!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:45 am
Going to be a lot of players for the UFL.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:45 am
Cut the menace to victory!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:46 am
The OSU > Mich. We will AGAIN this year.
JLH & TH are on the bubble?!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:48 am
so by Jerry Mac’s list, 6 of these guys will make it
C-G Chris Morris
FB Manase Tonga
WR Johnnie Lee Higgins
WR Nick Miller
WR Todd Watkins
WR Yamon Figurs
TE John Owens
DT William Joseph
LB Thomas Howard
LB Quinton Groves
LB Sam Williams
S Hiram Eugene
S Jerome Boyd
DE Chris Cooper
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Sorry Dakota ….
My 6 are
T Howard
Q Groves
JLH
William Joseph
Chris Cooper
Roy Willams from Dallas
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:49 am
There is a chance that Carlisle will be one of the vets who gets cut if in fact Jackson is truly the one running the offense.
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Cooper Carlisle is a 5 year starter at RG, hand picked by Cable. Everybody from Cable, Jerry Mac to BCamp himself says Bruce Campbell is not ready to even CHALLENGE CC for that starting gig at RG
and we’re gonna flat out CUT him? LOL!
Loper is on the “WAITING FOR RELEASE” list and Walker is your starting RT this year, so you had better get used to seeing #66 in the starting lineup – sorry bro
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:49 am
Lawton (after suspension)
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If Reece is playing well, I doubt we keep Lawson. I see Tonga on the PS as insurance to be brought up if needed.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:50 am
betting odds on Sam Williams squeaking in once again?
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:51 am
lest y’all’s bein’ fergetful, Michael Bennett had stints at FB in TB.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:51 am
Trade DMAC for Lawson!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:51 am
Sam Williams needs releasin’
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:52 am
The Chargers are asking for a second-round pick in 2011 and a third-round pick in 2012 in exchange for Vincent Jackson
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we’re already missing a 1st rounder next year and both lines are in shambles
give up another pick for a skill position guy and wait until Round 3 for more “project” OL? no thanks!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:53 am
hand picked by Cable
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Which is why the MAIN POINT was if JACKSON is running things.
When did I say BEAST Campbell would be the reason Carlisle is cut?
Maybe Walker or Barnes gets the start there, with Henderson moving to RT and Veldheer at LT.
Maybe Satele moves to RG and Veldheer starts a C?
Or maybe BEAST actually starts.
JACKSON can’t be happy with Carlisle, wouldn’t you say?
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:53 am
Delonte is facing a 10-game suspension too.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Keeping Tonga as a back FB would be ideal if he can show that he can with the rock. Stevie Brown will make the team if he makes physical plays tonight
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Jhill: BEAST Campbell won’t start 1 game this year, anywhere on the line …
Print That
Veldheer might start 8 games between LT & C
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:55 am
RRS,
Are you seriously telling me that you wouldn’t give up a 2nd rd pick for Vince Jackson?
Interesting!
You’d rather have a 2nd rd OL in next year’s draft?
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:56 am
Jhill: BEAST Campbell won’t start 1 game this year, anywhere on the line …
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So a clear Al Davis pick won’t start one game this year? Not ONE?
If Carlisle gets injured, who goes in at RG? Just curious.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:57 am
Practice Squad List: Pick 8
WR Nick Miller
DE Alex Daniels
DT Kellen Heard
OG Alex Parsons
RB Manase Tonga
OG Brandon Rodd
K Swayze Waters
LB David Nixon
LB Slade Norris
DB Joe Porter
S Jerome Boyd
QB Colt Brennan
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:58 am
BigTed707 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:57 am
Practice Squad List: Pick 8
DE Alex Daniels
DT Kellen Heard
OG Alex Parsons
RB Manase Tonga
OG Brandon Rodd
LB David Nixon
S Jerome Boyd
QB Colt Brennan
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:58 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:39 am
Dakota,
Good to see you’re back. Did your lips get chapped from kissing a$$. LMFAO.
We play in week 2. I used as my smack a tribute to the late Chick Hearn. “The game’s in the Refrigerator, the door’s closed, the light’s out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard, and the jello’s jiggling”
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Exla, I am going to feel bad for kicking your azz…at least for a second or two!
muhahahahahaahahahahahahaaaa
And I am not sure why my ban was at least partially lifted…someone did e-mail Jerry on my behalf, but i am not sure if that is why Jerry let me back in or not.
I’ll probably get banned for saying azz.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Campbell and Veldheer will be starters on the OL by mid season. Print that!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Lawton is a lock imo
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Moline was already cut. Daniels moved back to DE. no vets were signed. nobody was drafted. nobody seems to think Tonga has a favorable shot at the 53
Luke (suspended for the first 2 weeks) got tendered by Al Davis! we could have let him walk and signed him prior to Week 3 at a much lesser cost or even just signed Brad Hoover or Justin Griffith!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 am
West signed with the Celtics? Shaq’s mom better watch out!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 am
Rockstar,
with your prognostication that BCamp won’t start even 1 game this year it appears that your Nostradamus status is seriously challenged.
hell, even your humuhumunukunukuapua’a entitlements could be challenged.
assuming O-linemen will retain weekly health through the four month campaign is entirely stretched.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:01 am
If Carlisle gets injured, who goes in at RG? Just curious.
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Chris Morris
If Samson Satele loses his job to Veldheer, Samson could get some reps at guard too
BCamp isn’t ready
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:02 am
Carlisle has missed 1 start in the last 5 years.
that was with Oakland and guess who replaced him?
Morris
guess who was tendered by Al Davis? Morris!
who likes versatile OL? Cable!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:05 am
Moline was already cut. Daniels moved back to DE. no vets were signed. nobody was drafted.
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Maybe Reece is playing well?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:05 am
The Chargers are asking for a second-round pick in 2011 and a third-round pick in 2012 in exchange for Vincent Jackson
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Jhill: no, I wouldn’t give SD that for a WR with a checked past when we already have Heyward-Bey, Murphy, Schilens, Higgins & Ford on the roster and garbage on the O-Line
would you?
I’m hoping one of these young WR’s emerges, aren’t you?
clearly at a disadvantage though with no vet mentor and Sanjay friggin Lal as WR Coach!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:06 am
who likes versatile OL? Cable!
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Who running the offense and making the final decisions? HUE JACKSON!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:06 am
Make the trade for VJackson, who cares if we have ANY draft picks next year, there wont be any football anyways!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 am
If Carlisle gets injured, who goes in at RG? Just curious.
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Chris Morris
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Ima leave it alone bruh …
You have Chris Morris more ready to play RG than B Campbell, then I will just say you are entitled to your opinion.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 am
Practice Squad:
RB Tonga
S Boyde
DE Daniels
DT Heard
OG Parsons
WR Miller
LB Norris
QG Brennan
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:07 am
Maybe Reece is playing well?
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Reece is just a pair of hands out of the backfield
might as well put DMAC or Bush at FB if thats all you’re looking for
I want a LEAD BLOCKER. Reece isn’t one
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:10 am
Who running the offense and making the final decisions? HUE JACKSON!
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wrong – Al Davis
Hue Jax is a play caller, nothing more
he’s not a personnel man and I doubt he chooses who starts or sits (without AD’s stamp of approval)
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:13 am
The value of the 1st we gave up for Seymour looks better every week. Patsies were counting on a top 5.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:13 am
raiders. bush mcfadden and derrick ward would be like the ny giants when they had jacobs bradshaw and ward
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:15 am
Ward is out of shape this year and not cutting/finding holes very well. Pass
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:15 am
I want a LEAD BLOCKER. Reece isn’t one
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That’s your opinion. Wouldn’t be a stretch to say the coaches disagree.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:19 am
wrong – Al Davis
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Well as long as you know it’s not Tom Cable, then we’re on the same page.
Maybe you need to listen to Hue Jackson press conference again though. AL DAVIS gave him COMPLETE control over the offense.
Decision order – Davis, Jackson, Cable.
Cable’s wants related to offensive personell don’t matter.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:20 am
Q: Is Reece blocking well enough to be considered a legitimate starting candidate?
Cable: Well, I’ll say this …
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LOL!
come on. spin it DJ Wiggle
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:21 am
“You aren’t gonna tackle anybody!” Ryan said. “That’s why my brother got rid of your ass!”
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Man, that’s friggin hilarious.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:22 am
whats up Banana?!?!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:22 am
Holy schyt, another rig explosion in the gulf!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:23 am
I wanna lead blocker too! Sign one from the Jets, and Keep Reece.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:23 am
another rig explosion in the gulf
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I blame JaSizzurp!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:24 am
# bcz24 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:06 am
Make the trade for VJackson, who cares if we have ANY draft picks next year, there wont be any football anyways!
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lol…I wouldn’t mind a trade for Jackson. Schilens isn’t happening. Murphy is solid. Guess we’ll see what we have in DHB but having Jackson would be nice.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:25 am
Wazzup RR. Good morning ALL.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Whew, it is not an oil producing rig….so supposedly there should be no oil leak…we’ll see…
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:27 am
GRAND ISLE, La. — An offshore oil rig exploded Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Coast Guard was responding to reports of people in the water.
The explosion sparked a fire aboard the oil rig, owned by Mariner Energy. It occurred west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive BP oil spill.
The Coast Guard said initial reports indicated all 13 crew members from the rig were in the water. One was injured, but the others were said to be OK and awaiting rescue.
The platform is in about 2,500 feet of water, the Coast Guard said, and was not currently producing.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:27 am
Burger King was just sold. Any possibility that our boy…nevermind, I won’t go down that road today. LOL!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 am
Erik Pears needs to go!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:30 am
RRS,
I would absolutely trade our 2nd rd pick for Jackson.
I think our Oline is here, just not actually named starters yet.
Veldheer-Galley-Satele-Campbell-Henderson
Jackson-DHB-Murphy-Chaz-Ford-JLH
I’d take that all day.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:30 am
Reece played WR and HB a college, he is not a Blocker, but he can contribute to our passing game which needs help.
We still need a blocking FB, so I think we should sign whoever the Jets cut since they have 3 of them.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Burger King was just sold.
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trade Nick Miller for an angry whopper!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 am
J Hill, you ain’t talking about #99??? Are you?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Leinart isn’t the only Cardinals player involved in trade talks. Sources said the team also is willing to trade right guard Reggie Wells, who has started throughout the preseason. The Cardinals are deep at the position, and Deuce Lutui is pushing Wells for the starting job.
Trading Leinart and Wells won’t be easy at this time of year. Leinart’s value likely was diminished by his benching, and teams are reluctant to trade for someone who is due to make nearly $7.5 million in salary in 2011 and who might be released anyway. It’s unknown what the Cardinals are seeking for Leinart, but they might be open to receiving a veteran quarterback.”
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Of the Bubble Guys:
C-G Chris Morris
FB Manase Tonga
WR Johnnie Lee Higgins
WR Nick Miller
WR Todd Watkins
WR Yamon Figurs
TE John Owens
DT William Joseph
LB Thomas Howard
LB Quinton Groves
LB Sam Williams
S Hiram Eugene
S Jerome Boyd
DE Chris Cooper
1. Higgins will probably make it,
2. Sam Williams is doing enough on ST’s that he will probably make the team yet again, stepping into the shoes of Ekejiuba and Jarrod Cooper before him.
3. Thomas Howard should have a place on this team still, Al is not gonna get any decent picks for a guy they have publicly demoted.
4. Quentin Groves has been making plays, and is one of only a handful of FA moves this off-season, Al wont concede failure on this one.
5. Hiram Eugene can play safety and CB, I think he holds on, unless a decent OL, DL, FB, RB or TE/WR is picked up from another team.
6. N. Miller or Yamon Figurs get the last spot. I would be leaning towared Miller right now, he has been making plays as a WR, Figurs only has value as a return man, and even then that drop against SF was BAD.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:34 am
Reece played WR and HB a college, he is not a Blocker, but he can contribute to our passing game which needs help.
We still need a blocking FB
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Jhill: make Raider O your leader!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:35 am
The explosion sparked a fire aboard the oil rig, owned by Mariner Energy.
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Jack Bauer ????
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:36 am
I hope that the Raiders were inquiring about Reggie Wells, and that is why their name came up in the Leinart rumors. It makes sense; as RG is a major position of need for us and if they were calling the Cardinals at the same time as they were also shopping Leinart, then of course Schitfer linked us with it.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:36 am
Good Post BBB.
But Eugene gotta go imo.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:37 am
r8eray Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 am
Erik Pears needs to go!!
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That Assistant O-line coach, what’s his name again? Tom Cable, yeah that guy….he needs to go too.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:38 am
Any possibility that our boy…nevermind, I won’t go down that road today. LOL!
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Feel free!
Despite your propoganda yesterday there are no Jamarcus Russell lawyers in here.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:38 am
Bring in Reggie Wells = Best idea I’ve heard all week.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:39 am
I would absolutely trade our 2nd rd pick for Jackson.
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no 1st & 2nd next year
no 3rd & 4th in 2012
can’t run the ball or stop the run, but a plethora of WR options!
are you thinking that JCamp going to Oakland is like Brees going to New Orleans?
we’re not going to spread’em out wide and score so many points that teams can’t run the football fast enough to break even on the scoreboard …
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:40 am
RRS and O,
Could you please explain to me why Hue Jackson and Al Davis would have a guy starting at FB for who can not block?
You really think we need to go to that extreme to set up the 1 or 2 pass plays he’ll get per game?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:40 am
So the Alex Parsons project has ended, huh?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:40 am
Just watching a replay of the WSH vs Jets game, the Jets Oline is amazing, it shows what a good oline can do for a running back. I’m betting LT shows good numbers this year because of that Line.
I wonder what our RB’s will do with our line? Those screen plays this year look GOOD. I can’t wait to see what McFadden can do with that type of blocking!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:40 am
As soon as we fix the following areas we will be SB contenders….Al’s to do list in 2011:
1) Hire a GM
2) Hire a legit NFL HC
3) Fix the o-line
4) Get some WRs that can catch
5) Get a run stuffing NT….and actually use him
6) Hire a new Special Team’s coach.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:41 am
Despite your propoganda yesterday there are no Jamarcus Russell lawyers in here.
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LOL!
FREE JHILL. he’s not a defense attorney!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 am
RR,
That’s why we are only keeping 2 TEs. We will have 2 FBs in the roster, and one of them is Reece.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 am
but a plethora of WR options!
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You’re drinking that Podunk kool aid.
Sorry bruh, but I do NOT see a “plethora” of options at the WR spot.
Vincent Jackson would be the best WR on out team at this moment.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:43 am
trade dmac for plethora
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:44 am
With JCampbell in there I have to think that our PA is going to be insane! Safeties are going to bite on it big time early in the season.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
Could you please explain to me why Hue Jackson and Al Davis would have a guy starting at FB for who can not block?
You really think we need to go to that extreme to set up the 1 or 2 pass plays he’ll get per game?
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See the Lawton, Russell, Reece & Bush FB experiments
Justin Griffith could catch, but at least he was an adequate blocker
wish Oren O’Neal & Lorenzo Neal could have stayed healthy!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
are you thinking that JCamp going to Oakland is like Brees going to New Orleans?
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No, but from what I’m hearing we have this kid Gradkowski that may be.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:46 am
“propaganda” has quickly become an overused word on this blog.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Thomas Howard and a conditional pick for Reggie Wells, please.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:47 am
trade dmac for propaganda
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:47 am
On*
J,
Reece is not a blocking FB, which we need if we are going to pound the ball to set up the pass.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Hopefully Jason Campbell can get us through the next 3 or 4 seasons while we find a star NFL QB.
I have a feeling that as soon as the entire “Well, at least he is better than JaMarcus” juice wears off, people are going to be calling for a new QB pretty quickly.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 am
McClain-starter
Houston-starter
Veldheer-will be starting by Week 16
Campbell-will be starting next year
Ford-will be main return man by Week 16
W. McFadden-nickel corner starter
Goethel-will be starting by next year. Trevor Scott better start checking his rearview
Ware-on the two-deep
Brown-on the two-deep
Wimbley-starter
Groves-on the two-deep
Now that is how you use draft picks…once again, to whomever was in charge of this one, awesome draft!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 am
“I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has *no idea* what it means to have a plethora.”
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 am
You’re drinking that Podunk kool aid.
Sorry bruh, but I do NOT see a “plethora” of options at the WR spot.
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VJAX = plethora
Jackson, DHB, JLH, Murphy, Chaz & Jacoby
pretty sure the hope is that at least 2 of the kids at WR on the roster DEVELOP and become legit NFL starters
isn’t that why you draft WR’s?
very few take the league by storm as rookies with somebody like JaMarcus at QB and Cable calling plays
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 am
Jackson??? No way, his gas tank is done, I can’t wait to see him and the SD chargers completely tank this year. They are an OLD team. SD stands a good chance of stinking it up this year.
Don’t forget Jackson only looked so good last year because he was playing our raiders last year, half of his big plays we’re because of blown coverages, that’s the problem with man on man coverage, sometimes you get burnt and when you do it looks bad!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:49 am
Could you please explain to me why Hue Jackson and Al Davis would have a guy starting at FB for who can not block?
You really think we need to go to that extreme to set up the 1 or 2 pass plays he’ll get per game?
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See the Lawton, Russell, Reece & Bush FB experiments
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I don’t have my secret decoder today RRS. My daughter took it to school for show and tell.
I don’t understand your answer.
If Reece can’t block, why is he our starting FB through camp and to start the season?
Lawton was brought in mid season after an injury, right?
Same with Russell.
I missed Bush playing FB. I thught he refused and was in the dogg house because of it.
None of your examples = FB to open the season.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:49 am
Plethora….can that be cured with a cream or something?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:49 am
Don’t forget Jackson only looked so good last year because he was playing our raiders last year, half of his big plays we’re because of blown coverages, that’s the problem with man on man coverage, sometimes you get burnt and when you do it looks bad!!!
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He played the Raiders for 16 games last year?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:50 am
“propaganda” has quickly become an overused word on this blog.
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RRS posts a lot so I understand where you’re coming from.
Do you have a better word for us?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:51 am
He’s also only a 5-year vet. Two consecutive 1,000 yard seasons.
Who was the last Raiders WR to have a 1000 yard season?
The price might be high, but that doesn’t mean Vincent Jackson isn’t a good player.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:51 am
plethora had the fastest 40 time at the combine!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:51 am
Thomas Howard and a conditional pick for Reggie Wells, please.
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Trevor Scott straight up for Reggie Wells!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:52 am
That said, I’d rather they brought in a low-cost vet like Patrick Crayton, especially because Crayton can help the Raiders on punt returns.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:53 am
“propaganda” has quickly become an overused word on this blog.
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How about SUPERABUNDANCE!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:53 am
no 1st & 2nd next year
no 3rd & 4th in 2012
can’t run the ball or stop the run, but a plethora of WR options!
are you thinking that JCamp going to Oakland is like Brees going to New Orleans?
we’re not going to spread’em out wide and score so many points that teams can’t run the football fast enough to break even on the scoreboard …
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I gotta’ agree with you RR, we gotta sit tight, and can’t afford to lose more draft picks. We gotta fortify the lines through the draft. Big Richard was expensive – and the bill is coming due…
With the last exhibition game tonight – it seems like we gotta roll with what we got. It would be hard for a guy to come in the final week and impress the coaches so much that they could unseat a current player who has not only been through camp, but also tested in pre-season games already. They would have to be a Pro Bowl caliber player with something left in the tank, it is unlikely that a guy like that will become available.
As they say, It is what it is, for better or worse.
Go Raiders!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:53 am
I don’t have my secret decoder today RRS. My daughter took it to school for show and tell.
I don’t understand your answer.
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I listed 4 guys that tried out at FB who weren’t LEAD BLOCKERS, since you asked why the Raiders would have a guy play FB if he couldn’t block … because it’s happened before, basically
you’re usually so good at reading between the lines
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:54 am
I’m looking forward to watching the Tonga kid tonight, I’m hoping we get a long look at full backs and their blocking, no question, our FB’s are crazy weak in that department, and the fat wide reciever Reese is not the answer, not yet anyway.
Lots of sweeps and off tackle running tonight please, lets see what we have in the bucket,
and speaking of bucket’s we know exactly what we get with Carlisle, enough already, let the Athletic freak get on the field, I want to see what 35+ bench presses can do on the football field.
At least we know he’s quick.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Reggie Wells
Patrick Crayton
Willis McGahee
Tony Richardson
Jared Gaither
… all these guys should be on the Raiders’ radar.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:54 am
I dont want a former Charger on this team, I hate Jackson with a passion, ever since that game where he went down untouched (DeAngelo Hall!!) and flipped the ball in celebration, but the refs somehow called it a forward pass. I never want that punk in the Silver and Black…
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:55 am
you’re usually so good at reading between the lines
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lol. Don’t get him started, RR. He might bust out his plethora of propaganda.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:55 am
Trevor Scott straight up for Reggie Wells!
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OMG! AZ would make that trade in a heartbeat and TS would quickly lead the league in sacks as a OLB in thier aggressive 3-4 defense
then we’d all be calling for Al’s resignation (again, or still)
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:56 am
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Reggie Wells
Patrick Crayton
Willis McGahee
Tony Richardson
Jared Gaither
Plethora i dont know his first name
… all these guys should be on the Raiders’ radar.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:57 am
I’m hoping we get a long look at full backs and their blocking, no question, our FB’s are crazy weak in that department, and the fat wide reciever Reese is not the answer
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LOL!
Jhill: thoughts???
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:57 am
VJAX = plethora
Jackson, DHB, JLH, Murphy, Chaz & Jacoby
pretty sure the hope is that at least 2 of the kids at WR on the roster DEVELOP and become legit NFL starters
isn’t that why you draft WR’s?
very few take the league by storm as rookies with somebody like JaMarcus at QB and Cable calling plays
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You’ve seen at least 9 regular season games last year, plus 3 games this year POST Jamarcus Russell, right.
Murphy is still dropping more balls than DHB.
I love what I’m seeing from DHB, I’ll give you that.
JLH and Ford are not even in the conversation mayne.
Vince Jackson, DHB, and Murphy as our top 3 WRs = DCs HAVING to respect our passing game = less pressure/blitzing for our Oline = more holes for our running game.
Let me ask you what you expect to get with a #2 next year? Maybe a RT? Well I think Henderson will be as good as any RT we can get in next years draft. Or maybe even Barnes at RT.
I also think we will have some trade bait by this time next year with the plethora of DBs we have, lol.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:57 am
I dont want a former Charger on this team, I hate Jackson with a passion, ever since that game where he went down untouched (DeAngelo Hall!!) and flipped the ball in celebration, but the refs somehow called it a forward pass. I never want that punk in the Silver and Black…
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More to the point, I don’t think the Chargers want to send one of their best players to the Raiders.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:59 am
# BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:54 am
I dont want a former Charger on this team, I hate Jackson with a passion, ever since that game where he went down untouched (DeAngelo Hall!!) and flipped the ball in celebration, but the refs somehow called it a forward pass. I never want that punk in the Silver and Black…
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I must admit, you are correct sir. What a flurry of anger you’ve just exhumed out of me. I hated him for that! Besides, he won’t be able to get away with that in a Raider uniform so that would be a turnover. Good call, BBB!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:59 am
There is nothing more Al could do that would lower my opinion of his managing acumen, nothing.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:59 am
I like Willis McGahee, let’s face it, a fractured thumb for a RB can not be easy to get over, and I’m not sold on McFadden just yet, maybe it’s the line, maybe it’s him, but I have yet to see him break a tackle
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:00 am
If Gaither isn’t healthy soon enough to help the Raiders this season, he’ll likely be a free agent next season. That way the Raiders can get a stud LT without a 1st round draft pick. Then they can pick up another tackle in the 2nd or 3rd round to coach up, and inevitably either replace Walker at RT or Gaither if his play somehow declines.
I said it before and I’ll say it again, though… don’t be surprised when Big Al takes a FS with the second round pick next year.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:00 am
He might bust out his plethora of propaganda.
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LOL. good one Banana
2 years ago I should have created a calender and wrote a Russell excuse (courtesy of Jhill) for each day
2 years of excuses should be enough to cover 365 days, right?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:01 am
I listed 4 guys that tried out at FB who weren’t LEAD BLOCKERS, since you asked why the Raiders would have a guy play FB if he couldn’t block … because it’s happened before, basically
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Let me try it again.
The example you listed were not targeted to start the season as the starting FB.
Lawton was picked up mid season after an injury to our FB unit, right or wrong?
Russell was picked up mid season.
Reece has been the starter at that position through OTAs, camp, and apparently to start the season.
The question isn’t why would we pick up some scrub midseason to play FB for us.
The question is why would the team go through all this FROM THE START with Reece if he couldn’t block?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:02 am
I see more of a dirth than a plethora.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:02 am
Re: Post #94
Al Davis never said that. Hue Jackson never said that.
Until I hear it from one of the horses’ mouths…. Tom Cable is the HEAD Coach. Hue Jackson is the Offensive COORDINATOR. Al Davis is OWNER/GENERAL MANAGER.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:03 am
Plethora i want to give him a first name how about d”brickashaw
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 am
you’re usually so good at reading between the lines
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lol. Don’t get him started, RR. He might bust out his plethora of propaganda.
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Awww, how cute!
This from the same guy posting something yesterday about standing on his own and not bringing other in to it.
Let’s see …
Burger king jokes about a guy not on our team.
Love notes to RRS.
Would love to have Jackson on the team.
Ohhh wait, no I change my mind I just remembered Jackson was a Charger, lol.
Nice football posts so far Banana.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:06 am
McFadden running style is just not a good fit for our O-line scheme. The right RB for our system should be at least 250lbs to handle the pounding he will take, speed is not necessary because there are never any holes to run through anyway, shiftiness is nice, but really there is rarely any move to wiggle around, and they have to have good hands becuase the only plays they will make come from screens. McFadden would be much better off in an O-line that runs an “effective” system, I think that would fit his running style better.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:07 am
send a e-mail too adam schefter that the raiders are in talks with d’brickashaw plethoras agent!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:07 am
Jerry, You have Goethel as a lock?!?!
I don’t have a problem with him, but to say he is a lock seems a little much to me. I would take Howard over him.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:08 am
2 years ago I should have created a calender and wrote a Russell excuse (courtesy of Jhill) for each day
2 years of excuses should be enough to cover 365 days, right?
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Is that your excuse for MONTH later not being able to post ONE post supporting Jamarcus Russell?
LMFAO!
Cmon man! It shouldn’t be that hard.
I’ve CLEARLY posted pro Tommy Kelly, Stan Routt, DHB, Huff, Shaugnessy, BEAST Campbell, heck even Turdell Sands.
What’s the hold up?
Clearly there is some “Jamarcus Russell is a BEAST” post out there from me, no?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:08 am
Vince Jackson, DHB, and Murphy as our top 3 WRs = DCs HAVING to respect our passing game = less pressure/blitzing for our Oline = more holes for our running game.
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I thought Hue Jax, JCamp, Ford and another year of experience for DHB & Murph were supposed to resurrect the passing game ???
you mean the offense still isn’t good enough to keep 8 out of the box every down?
most aren’t sold of Satele or Reece’s blocking or DMAC’s ability to break tackles … so why would defenses fear the running game?
they could drop the SS back in coverage every play to double ZMiller or cover Reece out of the backfield.
VJAX doesn’t make our passing game anymore “respectable” than it already is. how much was Randy Moss respected in 2006? before we traded him to the Pats every media outlet on the planet said he was washed up & had nothing left in the tank
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:09 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:06 am
McFadden running style is just not a good fit for our O-line scheme. The right RB for our system should be at least 250lbs to handle the pounding he will take, speed is not necessary because there are never any holes to run through anyway, shiftiness is nice, but really there is rarely any move to wiggle around, and they have to have good hands becuase the only plays they will make come from screens. McFadden would be much better off in an O-line that runs an “effective” system, I think that would fit his running style better.
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What kind of O-line system fits his fumbling style?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:09 am
Maybe Reese had a bad game last game, who knows, but the fact remains he is a fatazz, and can’t imagine why anyone in a Head Coaching regime would be putting Reese in unless the others are that bad!
Is it just me of has Al Davis cut off Cables sack and handed it to Hue Jackson. Seriously cable looks battered.
For great entertainment watch every cable camera moment closely, it’s hilarious
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:10 am
To be fair, Moss had no interest in playing for the Raiders.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:10 am
And what kind of playing surface suits DMAC’s stumbling style?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 am
And I’m sure Jhill would have given you plenty of material..err, propaganda..to cover those 365 days. We could call it the Purple Drank desk calendar.
Day 1 – The offensive line sucks.
Day 2 – The plays suck.
Day 3 – Receivers aren’t making plays for me.
Well, we know them all by now. Bet it would sell like hotcakes too. We could put one of his trademark pictures on the box. You know the ones….open mouth “George, can I tend the rabbits” look. Derrr!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 am
And what kind of trainer suits his crumbling style?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 am
Chad Ochocinco Planning to Fire Rifle for TD Celebration in New England
9/01/2010 7:21 PM ET By Andy Kent
He has proposed to a cheerleader on the sideline, donned an imitation Hall of Fame jacket and turned the end zone into his own private putting green. But now Chad Ochocinco has something else up his sleeve for the Cincinnati Bengals’ regular-season opener at New England — and it’s likely to make Paul Revere roll over in his grave.
The flashy Bengals wide receiver boasted on his Twitter account Tuesday that — if he scores a touchdown against the Patriots — he is going to walk over to where the men dressed as Minutemen form up in their ranks at Gillette Stadium, take one of their rifles and shoot into the air.
“If i am able to score Week 1 in New England i will be taking the Minute Men rifle and firing as they do when the PATS score,” Ochocinco tweeted.
Every stadium has its tradition for when the home team scores a touchdown, like the cannons being fired from the big pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium whenever the Tampa Bay Bucs score, but as the only team in the NFL representing the country’s patriotic history with its colors, nickname and location, New England takes its tradition very seriously.
It’ll be interesting to see how quickly stadium security reacts to Ochocinco’s antics should he indeed reach the end zone, and it’ll definitely be interesting to see how the Patriots react.
Who can forget the infamous insulting maneuver performed by Ochocinco’s newest teammate and fellow wide receiver, Terrell Owens, in Dallas 10 years ago. Owens not once, but twice ran to the middle of the field at Texas Stadium, stood on the big star and posed with his arms thrust out wide as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The second time he was knocked off his feet by Cowboys safety George Teague and a brawl ensued.
Here’s hoping cooler heads prevail next week at Gillette Stadium.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 am
Travis Goethel is the real deal, that dude is a playmaker, and already knows how to tackle, unlike half of our starting defense. Watch that last 49er touchdown that shouldnt have been, Goethel crushed Dixon at the 1 foot line and tackled him to the ground in front of the endzone, beautiful job of filling his gap. We need more like him in the LB group.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:12 am
Would love to have Jackson on the team.
Ohhh wait, no I change my mind I just remembered Jackson was a Charger, lol.
Nice football posts so far Banana.
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That post to BBB was tongue-in-cheek, Jhill. You’re not very good at reading between the lines, are you?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:12 am
To be fair, Moss had no interest in playing for the Raiders.
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VJAX may not either
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:13 am
d’brickashaw plethoras
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Hilarious
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:15 am
VJAX may not either
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Anything is possible.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:15 am
fatty: are you feeling ok?
your “jokes” are seemingly worse than usual
I didn’t think that was possible
I’m about to borrow Jhill’s purse and swing it at you!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 am
I prefer Dirth McFelldown
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 am
BART, I’m down with Goethel so far as well, he’s made some plays, he’s on my watch list tonight.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:19 am
I forgot to use the “sarcasm” font on my DMC post. But for real that guys is awful running behind our line, he looks better suited to man-blocking, where he can hit his hole at full clip. The zone blocking means that the RB has to take one-cut and go, but McFadden is incapable of making that cut, so he just slams into people. As he starts losing his speed over time his running style will be eerily similar to Fargas, just without the toughness, grit or balance.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:20 am
Goethel will be MVP today!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:20 am
Am I the only person that can’t stand the sight of Carlisle and Walker on the right side? Have anyone noticed how much Walker’s jersey is stretched out of shape? And it’s always after a crazy sack where our QB gets blasted you see Carlisle and Walker standing there like they’re waiting for the bus!
Sorry i couldn’t hold it in any longer. lol
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Is Houston playing this game?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:21 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:15 am
fatty: are you feeling ok?
your “jokes” are seemingly worse than usual
I didn’t think that was possible
I’m about to borrow Jhill’s purse and swing it at you!
…………..do you have esp yesterday you said you dont read my post?what am i thinking now? that your a ahole is correct how do you do that amazing.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Am I the only person that can’t stand the sight of Carlisle and Walker on the right side?
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No, you are not.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:22 am
Goethel will be MVP today!
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He’s 3rd string MLB behind Brown, right?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:22 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 am
Travis Goethel is the real deal, that dude is a playmaker, and already knows how to tackle, unlike half of our starting defense. Watch that last 49er touchdown that shouldnt have been, Goethel crushed Dixon at the 1 foot line and tackled him to the ground in front of the endzone, beautiful job of filling his gap. We need more like him in the LB group.
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I will say That was a nice play. My thing is that I am concered about our LB’s on passing downs, and that Is one area T. Howard will definetley come in handy. Even though I’m pretty sure Goethel will make the team, To say He is a “lock” at this time is a little premature in my opinion. He does have potential though.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
BART,
You could be right about McFadden, but we just haven’t seen enough to know, the guy has been hurt a tonne.
I have to say, I will get sick if by some reason Fargas burns us in the Denver game,
it would be Raider kharma that’s happened too many times before
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
Yeah, I heard very early on in training camp that a lot of national media outlets were buzzing about Goethel. Every pre-season game I have seen him in has only reinforced that notion. Personally I think the only thing stopping him from taking a starting spot right now is money. But mark my words, he will replace somebody in that LB group by Week 16, and at the very least he will replace Scott on 1st and 2nd downs.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:24 am
do you have esp yesterday you said you dont read my post?what am i thinking now?
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I told Dell that you don’t contribute much to this blog.
and I asked him not to hold your ignorance against you.
today I questioned your “jokes” , I never said anything about ESP or ignoring you
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:24 am
Longtime reader of the blog, first time to post. off topic, but the Whiner game is a must win for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT7FoZj-9o0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Yeah, I heard very early on in training camp that a lot of national media outlets were buzzing about Goethel.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 am
I’m a Goethel fan as well.
McClain better embrace his role as leader of the defense and he better start embracing the fans & the fans as well
dude looks like an unproductive d1ckhead to date
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Roch R Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
BART,
You could be right about McFadden, but we just haven’t seen enough to know, the guy has been hurt a tonne.
I have to say, I will get sick if by some reason Fargas burns us in the Denver game,
it would be Raider kharma that’s happened too many times before
so don’t worry
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Fargas was released
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
the fans & the fans as well
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typo. Fans & Media
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Personally I think the only thing stopping him from taking a starting spot right now is money. But mark my words, he will replace somebody in that LB group by Week 16, and at the very least he will replace Scott on 1st and 2nd downs.
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REALLY?!?!?
I’m going to have to check this kid out. He’s going to bolt past Ricky Brown on the depth chart? That’s a bold statement.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 am
I’m a Goethel fan as well.
McClain better embrace his role as leader of the defense and he better start embracing the fans & the fans as well
dude looks like an unproductive d1ckhead to date
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Ouch, but true!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:28 am
Fargas is a better blocker than Reece. too bad he cant catch!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:29 am
Fargas for RB coach!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
Is Goethel even 1st team STs yet?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
I’m a fan of all of our young LB’s but I have serious doubts about Wimbley, he get’s pushed around on running plays more than he should.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
Vince Jackson
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could never happen….the end
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:24 am
do you have esp yesterday you said you dont read my post?what am i thinking now?
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I told Dell that you don’t contribute much to this blog.
and I asked him not to hold your ignorance against you.
today I questioned your “jokes” , I never said anything about ESP or ignoring you
………….definition =ignorance-commenting on a another posters comments in a sarcastic troll like manner .example=I told Dell that you don’t contribute much to this blog.
and I asked him not to hold your ignorance against you
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:32 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 am
I’m a Goethel fan as well.
McClain better embrace his role as leader of the defense and he better start embracing the fans & the fans as well
dude looks like an unproductive d1ckhead to date
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Goethel is Hard…
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:32 am
Is Goethel even 1st team STs yet?
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That’s a good call J Hill, does anyone know, or have a way to know? Not the “out of your a$$ source”
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:32 am
Jhill: check out Goethel
ST & defense
first 3 preseason games
the film doesn’t lie. kid is a player
much better than ROMAC, albeit facing lesser talent/competition
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:33 am
I never notice McClain during the games. He doesnt make any solo tackles, doesnt close any gaps, doesnt crush anyone. But by the same token, I have not seen him get burned in the passing game, and with the exception of that Forte run, I have not seen him whiff on any tackles. Considering he is a rookie, that always plays with the 1’s, I would say that is a good thing for now, but he may have a short leash after this season.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
I dont know why every1 is throwing out wideout suggestions when the whole right side of our O-Line looks like a junior varsity female flag football team. You win games in the trenches
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
McClain is just kissing off the media because he is new and that is what the owner told him to do. He was not known as a jerk in college, and I bet his teammates and coaches also find him personable.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:35 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:33 am
I never notice McClain during the games. He doesnt make any solo tackles, doesnt close any gaps, doesnt crush anyone. But by the same token,
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Never saw him to be a smash head type in college, more cerebral…
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:35 am
truth be told, I was a little upset when we selected Goethel on draft day, because we still didn’t have a NT or FB …
after seeing the kid play I must say I’m impressed, same with Stevie Brown & Walter McFadden
good thing i’m not a scout
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Travis Goethel has no highlight video on youtube!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
I dont know why every1 is throwing out wideout suggestions when the whole right side of our O-Line looks like a junior varsity female flag football team. You win games in the trenches
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thats true Bruh however, the org is riding with what we got…
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
I heard Goethel was havin surgery today on his back…I hope that was a giant lie…Can some1 enlighten me….
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:42 am
Delonte West to sign with the Celtics, bolster Boston’s already impressive bench
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Celtics > Lakers, too
bwahahahaha
…………………………talk about a lame post this is a raiders football blog not the Inside the the LA Lakers
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Hey RaiderRockstar,
What are your thoughts on McFadden, and Ware for that matter? I’m on the fence,
And all I’ve seen of Stevie Brown are his INT’s (one was a deflection), good but that’s it. He could be only as lucky as Desmond Howard.(Couldn’t resist the Howard comparison)
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
fatty: can you find an older post to respond to?
that last one was only 4 hours old and has nothing to do with what we’re talking about at the present time
Thanks,
Management
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
Jhill: check out Goethel
ST & defense
first 3 preseason games
the film doesn’t lie. kid is a player
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Halfway through the 2nd qtr (love the DVR) and Goethel has not been on the field for STs.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
McClain has a reputation for a film junkie, and a very serious student of the game. Personally I find it refreshing to finally have some players more concerned with their performance on the field, than their own celebrity.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
You guys can take JLH off suicide watch…He makes the team going away, and will make plays during the season.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:40 am
I never been a fan of carlisle and walker has very sloppy footwork… If we cant block for our Qb’s were gonna go through them quicker than Al goes through oxygen tanks…I hope we can block
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
fatty: can you find an older post to respond to?
that last one was only 4 hours old and has nothing to do with what we’re talking about at the present time
Thanks,
Management
………………you couldnt manage a 7-11
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
John Henderson is playing 3 tech at the 2 min mark of the 2nd qtr with Bryant playing NT.
That says A LOT to me.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
Walter McFadden highlight video.
He’s not bad…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBuXMfjIHI&feature=related
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
Halfway through the 2nd qtr (love the DVR) and Goethel has not been on the field for STs.
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Mighty fine work there J Hill, let me know if you see anything. ty
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 am
Roch R Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
I’m a fan of all of our young LB’s but I have serious doubts about Wimbley, he get’s pushed around on running plays more than he should
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You have to admit 4 sacks in 1 half was pretty sweet.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Best draft class we’ve had in decades!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
John Henderson is playing 3 tech at the 2 min mark of the 2nd qtr with Bryant playing NT.
That says A LOT to me.
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What
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
Mc Fadden and sbrown are keepers, ware practice squad..
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
Runs back a INT for 103 yards!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
You have to admit 4 sacks in 1 half was pretty sweet.
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YEAH I DO!! That was pretty awesome.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Roch R: I see the same thing in all the rookie DB’s
WMAC, Ware & Brown = potential
Ware let Knox loose against Chicago after Cutler scrambled out of the pocket and had 5 seconds to throw and that turned into six. initial coverage was great though. Ware got beat deep down the sideline a few times too (Dallas or San Fran?)
Brown seems to be around the ball an awful lot. haven’t seen him torched in coverage yet
McFadden looks real solid for a rookie both in the slot and outside. always aware of where his man is. haven’t seen him with the deer in headlights look like we’ve seen from Routt & CJ37 the past few years on occasion
none of these guys are starter material yet, but possibly next year. If a starter goes down I feel like these kids could fill in and do a DECENT job. not dominate, but not abused either – good enough to get it done. excited to see what they can bring in tonight’s game
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Bring back “the origianl” Steve Smith to play full back!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
# BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
McClain has a reputation for a film junkie, and a very serious student of the game. Personally I find it refreshing to finally have some players more concerned with their performance on the field, than their own celebrity.
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I agree BBB, Plus he is probably working through some personal issues. If the guy just lost a family member or something, I can forgive him for not wanting to talk to the media. Most of the time rookies are encouraged to steer clear of the media altogether.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
they youngsters add good quality depth, can be developed to play if/when inuries happen…
ware goes PS…
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
I like CJ37(except some bonehead plays) but Routt looks real good so far this year…Its gonna be interesting how this turns out
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
*original
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Bring back “the origianl” Steve Smith to play full back!
spelling police original
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:48 am
I swear they serve drinks in the Raider broadcast booth.
Plunkett keeps saying Gradowski,lol.
Who the fugg is Gradowski???
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
As much as I want to trade for a good lineman and reciever, I also don’t want the Raiders to use Routt as trade bait to get those potential players. He has been growing on me this preseason.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
Plunkett seems real out there….
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
RaiderRockstar, nice call in post 243, I`ll give you that, I have to add I`ve seen Ware have some solid pass break ups so far.
What`s your thoughts on Routt vs CJ for the starting CB, I kinda like what I see in Routt, but i`ve seen some major mistakes from routt,
i`ve said it before it takes a special style to play man of the slot, umpire picks etc etc, (not anymore)
but I`m curious what you think
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
J Hill Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:48 am
I swear they serve drinks in the Raider broadcast booth.
Plunkett keeps saying Gradowski,lol.
Who the fugg is Gradowski???
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ROFLMAO…..I read this one and almost fell out of my chair….
Jhill, all of the Raiders staff is keyed, with atkinson being the worst…He is keyed every game…
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
John Henderson is playing 3 tech at the 2 min mark of the 2nd qtr with Bryant playing NT.
That says A LOT to me.
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that Waufle wants a stronger UT than NT?
Seymour/Kelly too …
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 am
Routt looks like he is finally putting it all together. CJ is getting older, but not better, and the only game action I have seen him in, was getting absolutely torched by Chicago. This starter battle probably continues all season.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 am
fat kidd Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Bring back “the origianl” Steve Smith to play full back!
spelling police original
post 248
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beat you to it
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 am
I swear they serve drinks in the Raider broadcast booth.
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lol….Best one of the day…
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 am
Roch R Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
John Henderson is playing 3 tech at the 2 min mark of the 2nd qtr with Bryant playing NT.
That says A LOT to me.
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What
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The Raiders don’t put much stock in the whole 3tech/NT thing.
Did you hear TK talking about it during the game.
“Noseguard, 3tech, it don’t matter. We get the same block every other play …”
Bryant playing “NT” in front of John Henderson doesn’t make much sense in the traditional sense.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Nothing funnier than Atkinson and the name `Rolando`
but JHill that is funny, guarenteed they`re drunk.
What`s the name of the short blond fat guy, the guy the told Richard Seymour that he `had` a nice career and Seymour corrected him, that was funny TV
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Goethel not on opening kickoff team to start 2nd half
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
I kinda like what I see in Routt, but i`ve seen some major mistakes from routt,
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not sure I would say major
(preseason anyways)
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:54 am
I gotcha JHill re 259, speaking of Kelly, i know its just the preseason but that 1st and goal stand was a sign of good things to come, I am excited about the whole Kelly and Seymour pair
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:54 am
Was it Jt the Brick
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:54 am
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 am
fat kidd Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
Bring back “the origianl” Steve Smith to play full back!
spelling police original
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beat you to it post 248
…………………..damn i was too slow…..
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
Tom Howard is the 1st team nickel LB with McClain.
Guess the Mike Mitchell at LB experiment is over?
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
Hairy,
Major mistakes from Routt over the years, my question is has he developed, and developed better than CJ, and does CJ have gas left in the tank, you get a lot of attention on the other side of Nnamdi.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:56 am
What`s your thoughts on Routt vs CJ for the starting CB, I kinda like what I see in Routt, but i`ve seen some major mistakes from routt,
i`ve said it before it takes a special style to play man of the slot
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I like CJ37 better. he was the best DB in camp accordingly to Jerry Mac
putting him on Miles Austin (Romo’s go-to-guy) was a bit unfair though, especially since they were talking about Nnamdi covering the other team’s best WR in camp just days before and leading up to the game – didn’t happen. Routt has done pretty well in CJ’s absence, but I just can’t get over what we’ve already seen from Routt in regular season games since he was drafted. TOAST. hopefully McFadden does a better job in the slot and McClain’s cover skills don’t take a dive
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:56 am
I am excited about the whole Kelly and Seymour pair
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Yeah i was pumped to see TKelly get excited, that series was very intersting. what I aslo like about the series is how we slid HOUSTON from one side to the other… No matter where he goes he gets the double…
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:56 am
Roch R Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Nothing funnier than Atkinson and the name `Rolando`
but JHill that is funny, guarenteed they`re drunk.
What`s the name of the short blond fat guy, the guy the told Richard Seymour that he `had` a nice career and Seymour corrected him, that was funny TV
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During one game Atkinson couldn’t even remember Rolando’s name. It was painful to watch lol!
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:57 am
I found it amusing that some in here were making fun of the Cowboy’s broadcasting team a few days ago…hello, have you heard the Raiders broadcasting team?
Seemingly drunk or brain damaged ex-players….a guy that keeps saying the wrong players made the plays….just horrible.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
Kelly is playing NT and Henderson in playing 3 tech to open the 2nd half.
Walter McFadden is NICE! Even though Flores keeps calling him Ware, lol.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
Is it JT the brickÉ, question mark on my keyboard has left me and has now been replaced by É — f-ing cpu`s
Has JT been this big of a tool all this timeÉ I wonder if JT hits this blog,
New entry into the best handles for this blog:
1) Marc wilson`s moustache
2) JT the Brick
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:59 am
Actually having them keyed adds to the comedy value for me… I still cant stop laugh at Jhills comment…
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:00 am
Yamon Figurs is NOT impressive AT ALL in the return game.
Carries the ball in the wrong hand and does NOT look like 4.3 to me.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:02 am
agree Bro, figurs at making it…Only possibility is that jackson knows him from bmore…
I am crying over here…
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:02 am
By the way ..
Where did Banana go?
All this football stuff and nothing to say?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:02 am
Roch R Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
Hairy,
Major mistakes from Routt over the years, my question is has he developed, and developed better than CJ, and does CJ have gas left in the tank, you get a lot of attention on the other side of Nnamdi.
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At this point judging from what I’ve seen from the preseason, I would go with Routt. I think he can be successful on the outside. If Nnamdi is going to cover the best reciever this year it will make it easier for whoever is starting opposite of him. I like the way Routt has been breaking on the ball. I like CJ as well, so at least our depth at CB is pretty solid, not to mention the yougsters,
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:03 am
#275 the scary thing is Cable likes figurs… I think he’s gonna make the team
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:03 am
Atkinson is actually kinda funny to watch, a real amateur!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:03 am
JHill, which game are you watchingÉ
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:57 am
I found it amusing that some in here were making fun of the Cowboy’s broadcasting team a few days ago…hello, have you heard the Raiders broadcasting team?
Seemingly drunk or brain damaged ex-players….a guy that keeps saying the wrong players made the plays….just horrible.
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It’s diffreent when it’s the announcers for the team you like lol seriously They are a bunch of tools though. Although TOUCHDOWN RRRRAAAAIIIIDDDDDEEEERRSSSSS!!!!!! never get’s old.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Where did Banana go?
All this football stuff and nothing to say?
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he went to Staples to buy a notepad. planning to write down all the JaWalrus excuses in your next debate
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
I am crying over here…
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LOL!
Dakota is right. I even commented on when JFB was talking about the Dallas broadcasters.
Atkinson is BY FAR the funniest. I know faded when I see it and you can’t tell me he’s not faded, lol.
The worst thing though is our own broadcast guys fuggin up the names. We should probably take the hints though, lol. If our announcers don’t know who you are = you suck!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
I was thinkin bout Veldheer play center and its not that bad of and idea…His vision needs to be alil better but he missed a block against P.Willis and as much as I hate the niners that guy is unstoppable
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
During one game Atkinson couldn’t even remember Rolando’s name. It was painful to watch lol!
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Hysterical, he tried like three times to get it right, he kept wanting to say Ronald. Atkinson was drunker than I was, and I was watching it from my local (walking distance) watering hole.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:06 am
Whoah bad grammar didnt proof read that 1
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 am
Hey I have to stand up for Jim Plunkett, I don`t care if he`s hammered in the booth, that might be one of my favorite thing about the raiders, once a raider always a raider, and Jimmy was one of the best, of course I was 8 when he played, but that doesn`t matter, he`s one of the best.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 am
Yup, atkinson lets out some classics funny as hell….
I wish i had the game one of those guys reference the fonz berry flop…WTF is that????
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
During one game Atkinson couldn’t even remember Rolando’s name. It was painful to watch lol!
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Hysterical, he tried like three times to get it right, he kept wanting to say Ronald. Atkinson was drunker than I was, and I was watching it from my local (walking distance) watering hole.
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LMAO!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
I am really crying right now, i have to go as people are starting to wonder as they pass by my office, WTF is going on with that guy…..
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:09 am
he went to Staples to buy a notepad. planning to write down all the JaWalrus excuses in your next debate
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Ahhh …
Got cha.
Waste of $. I’m done talking about it until either one of you can pull up a Jamarcus Russell is a BEAST post from me.
No need for me to keep playing your games. To many other Raider topics to discuss.
Like you being wrong about TK and Routt, lol!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:09 am
To many other Raider topics to discuss.
Like you being wrong about TK and Routt
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Who ???
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:10 am
All you guys have a great day…
Raider NATION….
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Roch R,
49r game.
This Gradowski cat is pretty good! He’s making some nice throws.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Still no Goethel sighting but Gradowski just hit Miller for 6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
I was thinkin bout Veldheer play center and its not that bad of and idea…His vision needs to be alil better but he missed a block against P.Willis and as much as I hate the niners that guy is unstoppable
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Purple, I`m not saying one way or another on Veldheer, but I watched that play in slow mo a couple of times, (Yeah DVR, I with ya J Hill)
That was the fat ass Reese that missed the block, the worst is he even looked right at Willis, hesistated, then said f-it i`ll run around the corner and hide.
I`m just saying you can`t put that on Veldheer,
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
The Chargers are asking for a second-round pick in 2011 and a third-round pick in 2012 in exchange for Vincent Jackson, according to Yahoo’s Michael Silver.
These are not absurd demands. The Dolphins gave up a second-round pick in both 2010 and 2011 for Brandon Marshall and then signed him to a four-year, $47.5 million contract that included at least $12.5 million in guarantees. However, we have no recent reports of movement on the V-Jax situation. Let someone else overpay for Jackson on draft day. Sep. 2 – 11:06 am et
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I doubt they will trade him to the team that will unseat them as AFC west champs!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:12 am
he kept wanting to say Ronald
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LMFAO!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:12 am
fosbury flop is a high jumping technique
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:12 am
Gradowski…seriously laughing out loud on a number of levels.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:14 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:12 am
fosbury flop is a high jumping technique
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exactly, if i am not mistaken it was either flores or pluk that said fonzberry flop….
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:14 am
I liked what I saw from Veldheer at C. I expected some mistakes, but from a see someone, block someone standpoint, he did really well.
With that said, I think we could probably use him at OT right now. Satele is a better C than Henderson is a LT, if you will. I think Satele also looks worse because of Carlisle being next to him. I think the middle can be solidfied with an upgrade at RG.
OT???? sumbody HELP us!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:14 am
J Hill,
I made the pilgrammage to Oakland last year, got my pic with Jim Plunkett, big moment for me, all he wanted to do was grope my wife, and put on the All American smile,
I think I liked him even more after that.
Jim is Awesome
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:15 am
Quick 1995 flash back:
What position was Aundray Bruce listed as?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:16 am
O kaaaayyyyyy ….
8 minute mark of the 3rd qtr, second string is in.
Groves = SLB
Brown = MLB
Howard = WLB
No sign of Goethel.
I’m looking though!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:17 am
J Hill,
The Veldheer C vs T dilemma is all about what kind of team are we going to be, are we a run it up the gut get some passing yards off of play action, or are we going to spread the ball aroundÉ
If we`re run first, i think we need veldheer at center
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:17 am
Wait!
Went back to the kickoff right before that and Goethel was right in the middle. Got hammered and the returner went right through his hole for a big return to our 48 yd line.
Ouch!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
J Hill Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:16 am
O kaaaayyyyyy ….
8 minute mark of the 3rd qtr, second string is in.
Groves = SLB
Brown = MLB
Howard = WLB
No sign of Goethel.
I’m looking though!
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Looks like you are doing a great job of supporting my questioning of Goethel being a roster lock prematurely.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Cowboys are shopping Crayton.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
2nd team Nickle LBs = Brown and Groves
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
McClain is just kissing off the media because he is new and that is what the owner told him to do. He was not known as a jerk in college, and I bet his teammates and coaches also find him personable.
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The first thing Cults do is cut their members off from society.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Cowboys are shopping Crayton.
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Get on the phone Al!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
Tonights going to be a good game, really the SF game was decent,
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
KoolKell Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
McClain is just kissing off the media because he is new and that is what the owner told him to do. He was not known as a jerk in college, and I bet his teammates and coaches also find him personable.
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The first thing Cults do is cut their members off from society.
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That was funny!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:20 am
all he wanted to do was grope my wife, and put on the All American smile,
I think I liked him even more after that.
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HILARIOUS!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:21 am
The first thing Cults do is cut their members off from society.
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lol!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:21 am
J Hill,
I almost forgot, but have you seen the `Campbell carted off the field` debacle yet, if you have a chance check out the cart he rides out on, the windshield is broken and everything!
Makes you wonder if the team will buy a new cart with the $10 mill they get back from Russell
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:21 am
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Cowboys are shopping Crayton.
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Get on the phone Al!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
……………………….al has a tracphone and is out of minutes….
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:22 am
Rrrrrolaaannddo….you gotta rrrrroooolllll yourrr “errr”!!
Didn’t Lady Gaga sing a song that goes…Rolando…. rolando…. rolando!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:22 am
The first thing Cults do is cut their members off from society.
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HOF comment. LMAO
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:22 am
Tommy Kelly ” No MO CHILEH DAWGS ”
That guy is funny.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:23 am
Makes you wonder if the team will buy a new cart with the $10 mill they get back from Russell
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nah, we’ll probably make Reece the highest paid FB in the game
fat WR-FB’s are hard to come by
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 am
Tommy Kelly ” No MO CHILEH DAWGS ”
That guy is funny.
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yeah, he’s pretty good at STAND UP, like Terdell Sands
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 am
fat kidd Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:21 am
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Cowboys are shopping Crayton.
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Get on the phone Al!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
……………………….al has a tracphone and is out of minutes….
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nice one
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 am
No matter how slow George’s mind is getting these days, he will ALWAYS get a pass from me for his comments on Lynn Swann…”SOFT”!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 am
check out the cart he rides out on, the windshield is broken and everything!
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LOL!
I did notice that, but it didn’t register until you just mentioned it. Didn’t it hae some duct tape on it or something?
Hilarious!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:25 am
KoolKell Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
The first thing Cults do is cut their members off from society.
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Then please join one ASAP, mortgage pimp.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:26 am
Last night’s Hard Knocks showed Ryan berating Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall after a late hit on LaDainian Tomlinson after a long run. Ryan tells Hall he should have made the play around the line of scrimmage.
“You aren’t gonna tackle anybody!” Ryan said. “That’s why my brother got rid of your ass!”
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:26 am
No Goethel sighting yet but I just saw BEAST Campbell knock some guy 5 yds off the ball.
Won’t play in 1 game but Goethel is ….
Wait, let me find some more film on him before I start.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:26 am
I thought that bootleg cart was only for visting teams. Al,Where’s the state of the art golf cart for your beloved Raiders?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 am
KoolKell Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:26 am
Last night’s Hard Knocks showed Ryan berating Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall after a late hit on LaDainian Tomlinson after a long run. Ryan tells Hall he should have made the play around the line of scrimmage.
“You aren’t gonna tackle anybody!” Ryan said. “That’s why my brother got rid of your ass!”
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gotta love Rex!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:25 am
Then please join one ASAP, mortgage pimp.
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I take it, you were thrown out of your house?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 am
Where’s the state of the art golf cart for your beloved Raiders?
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that was it!
you should see the visiting teams …
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
Tom Hanks (Oakland Raiders) – One of the biggest stars in the history of film, Tom Hanks served as a peanut vendor at the Oakland Coliseum during his teenage years. While his favorite sports team is the Oakland Athletics, he also admits to having a soft spot in his heart for the Raiders
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
Jano blasts the KO into the back of the endzone, no Goethel opportunity.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
3rd qtr ends, no Goethel at LB.
Hmmmm ….
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 am
Where’s the state of the art golf cart for your beloved Raiders?
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that was it!
you should see the visiting teams …
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lol
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:30 am
trade Nick Miller for a copy of Cast Away!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:30 am
trade Nick Miller for a copy of Cast Away!
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does Wilson come in the deal?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 am
During a recent password audit, it was found that a
blonde was using the following password:
“MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofySacramento”
When asked why she had such a long password, she said
she was told that it had to be at least 8 characters
long and include at least one capital.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 am
Lechler blasts punt into end zone at 10 min mark. No Goethel opportunity.
2nd team defense comes out, still no Goethel.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 am
does Wilson come in the deal?
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we’d have to toss in Swayze Waters …
Deal ???
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 am
During a recent password audit, it was found that a
blonde was using the following password:
“MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofySacramento”
When asked why she had such a long password, she said
she was told that it had to be at least 8 characters
long and include at least one capital.
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sounds like the intelligence level of Tom Cable-snap!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 am
I might get worked for this question, but who cares I’ve been in this blog long enough,
RaiderRockstar, are you the guy who blogs for at the other SF newspaper site?
(aside: Yay ? marks are back)
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 am
3 minutes to go SF on the 3yd line, Goethel hasn’t played ONE down at LB, lol.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:32 am
does Wilson come in the deal?
***
we’d have to toss in Swayze Waters …
Deal ???
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you caught me on the right day-deal
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
Ricky Brown and Stevie Brown nail the RB at the goalline.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
J Hill, how is Grad-owksi lookin?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:36 am
WAIT !!!!!
Ricky Brown comes out on 2nd and goal and here comes Goethel!
SF RB tries to go over the top, Goethel in on tackle.
SF takes a time out. Obviously to adjust to the STUD MLB the Raiders snuck in there.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:37 am
are you the guy who blogs for at the other SF newspaper site?
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Roch R: Vittorio Tafur & David White are cool man, but no. I’m not them
I’m just some idiot Raider fan who lives in Missouri and blogs from work during by spare time
covering the Raiders would be a cool job though, if it pays anything! I’ll ask Jerry Mac next live chat
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:38 am
Is Stevie Brown the real deal? What a mess at S we have, who the heck do you play? I don’t care what the you tube film looked like, The Mike Mitchell 2nd round pick, from a need stand point alone is one of the worst picks in a few years, …wait, hold on, that might not be fair to put Mitchell in the same company as JR, but seriously what was AL thinking taking a safety with capable, (not great) but capable players already in the saftey position.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:39 am
Next play, TD 9rs. Goethel in pile, Williams makes the play with Goethel pushing Williams backwards.
Game over.
What was I supposed to be looking at RRS?
2 plays at LB from Goethel has you saying what about him again?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:40 am
Raiderrock star, I also am an idiot fan from the Great white north…
Go Raiders!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:41 am
Abercrombie & Fitch sued over Muslim scarf
(09-01) 17:51 PDT MILPITAS — A federal civil rights agency sued Abercrombie & Fitch on Wednesday on behalf of an 18-year-old woman who said she applied for her first job at the company’s store at the Great Mall in Milpitas and was turned down because she wore a Muslim headscarf.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission went to court against Abercrombie & Fitch last year over a similar incident in Tulsa, Okla. In Wednesday’s suit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, the agency again accused the Ohio company of discriminating on the basis of religion.
“This retailer that targets a youth market is sending the message that you cannot aspire to their ‘All American’ brand if you wear a head covering to comply with your faith,” said William Tamayo, the agency’s regional attorney.
Company representatives could not be reached for comment. In court filings in the Oklahoma case, which is pending, lawyers for Abercrombie & Fitch denied discriminating and said allowing the employee to wear a hijab, or headscarf, “would have created an undue hardship” for the company’s business.
Federal law requires employers to accommodate their workers’ religious practices unless they would cause an undue hardship. Abercrombie & Fitch’s employee dress code bans head coverings.
The federal agency said the Milpitas teenager, who was not identified, applied in March 2008 for a job stocking merchandise at the Abercrombie Kids store. She said she wore a colorful hijab that matched her outfit.
The manager asked her if she was Muslim, then marked “not Abercrombie look” on her interview form, the agency said.
“The interview crushed me, because I never imagined anyone in the Bay Area would reject me because of my headscarf,” the applicant said in a statement released by the civil rights agency. “They didn’t just miss out on a hard worker. They lost a customer.”
Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:41 am
I think I am updating my LB depth chart
Wimbley, McClain, Scott, Howard, Brown, Williams, Groves
Goethel = practice squad
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:42 am
2 plays at LB from Goethel has you saying what about him again?
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TG was a stud against Dallas & Chicago, but he did make 2 nice plays against SF (as you have documented)
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:44 am
Not sure what you are watching JHill, but Goethel clearly pounds Anthony Dixon at the line on the Niner TD. I may have had a few while watching it, but I remember that much. Lets see what he does tonight, but clearly Jerry (who watched 100% more practices than anyone else in here) is high on him.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:46 am
Michael Bay Puts Out $50,000 Bounty for Puppy-Throwing Girl
By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 2nd 2010 11:15AM
The search for the viral puppy-throwing girl sweeping the web just got nuclear. She pissed off Michael Bay.
Last night, Gawker reported that the director of the ‘Transformers’ franchise announced on his website’s blog he’s offering a $50,000 reward for the arrest of the mysterious girl shown throwing defenseless puppies into a river in a YouTube video.
The following was posted, but was later deleted:
“There is a disturbing video going around the news outlets. It’d a video of a blonde woman in a red sweatshirt casually tossing casually tossing squealing puppies into the fast-moving river one by one.”
“Michael Bay has informed me that he is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the woman in the red sweatshirt and the person who shot this act of cruelty,” according to Michael Bay’s website.
PETA has also offered a $2,000 reward for the arrest of the anonymous villain in the red sweatshirt.
Police are currently searching for the girl, who is believed to be in Bosnia, but the guys at 4chan, a message board site, quickly jumped into the investigation and already claim they identified the girl.
Not much later, a purported apology video surfaced, but it has yet to be confirmed. Of course, a simple apology may not be enough for Michael Bay, the man whom Meagan Fox infamously compared to Hitler, before he decides to sick Megatron on her.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:46 am
TG was a stud against Dallas & Chicago, but he did make 2 nice plays against SF
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Yeah, you wait until the end of the SF game to say oh yeah, I mean Dallas and Chicago.
Well I’ll just wait for tonight scrub bowl to check your boy out.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:47 am
Tonight will tell, that’s the main point, I hope Cable/Jackson/Davis or whoever is making the calls gives a lot of the young guys a good look tonight. Things to watch IMO:
1) Is Thomas Howard done? He at least showed up against SF, he over ran some plays too, but he showed up.
2) What in the heck do we have in the blocking FB department
3) Who will rise up from the WR core, JLH? N. Miller? Ford? Figurs? (DHB/Murphy ride the pine tonight if you ask me.)
4) Can Brandon Myers contribute more than just a blocker? Can he block?
5) More of Veldheer at Center
6) B. Campbell starts at RG, and Bharnes at RT, Bharnes was an F-ing starter in Jacksonville, or so I read.
7)….
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:48 am
7) Grads vs Boller
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:50 am
Not sure what you are watching JHill, but Goethel clearly pounds Anthony Dixon at the line on the Niner TD. I may have had a few while watching it, but I remember that much.
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Love the I may have had a few disclaimer.
I’m watching the game mayne, not going off recall. It was Williams who wrestled Dixon to the ground on that play. Williams was even bouncing wround celebrating and then complaining about the bad call.
Goethel was behind Williams pushing the pile.
I am not rooting againt Goethel. He just really didn’t do anything in the SF game.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 am
7) Jacoby Ford runs one back for a touchdown!
9) ..
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 am
Funny funny
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:52 am
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:26 am
I thought that bootleg cart was only for visting teams. Al,Where’s the state of the art golf cart for your beloved Raiders?
______________________
Expect nothing less from the classiest organization in professional sports!
lol
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:52 am
7) Sit Gradowski and let Boeller and Brennan play
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:53 am
8 ) I meant to say!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:54 am
8- Goethel plays the whole 2nd half
Damn smileys!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:54 am
I think we should all begin to make fun of JT the Brick, I mean look at the guy… if you were at a party and JT the Brick was there, how could you not go up and make fun of him?
Guarenteed he has dogs (multiple) and he refers to himself as there “daddy” and dresses them up to go for walks.
What does JT the Brick do for the Raiders for the rest of the year? Seriously. Does he refill Al’s oxygen tanks? Polishish the Elvis shades?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:54 am
Jhill: for a semi-pro you surprise me …
Boeller?
Meyers?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:55 am
Schyt the game is tonight? Sweeeeet.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:56 am
What do you mean RRS?
Why risk Gradowski in this game?
What about Meyers?
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:57 am
Sit Gradkowski – let Boller and Brennan play
Goethel plays the whole 2nd half
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sounds reasonable
can’t risk injury to Bruce or McClain!
Ricky Brown & Kyle Boller get 1st half …
Travis Goethel & Colt Brennan get 2nd half …
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:57 am
What does it take to get the title of semi pro blogger anyways? What are the prerequisites? I want to study and work hard so I too can one day be a Semi pro blogger.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:58 am
Goethel > DMAC
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 am
LOL at Vernon Davis kickin Crabtree’s ass because Crabtree was not taking practice and the preseason seriously.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 am
Boeller?
Meyers?
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Kyle BOLLER
Brandon MYERS
it’s not like Shaughnessy or anything!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 am
My daughters first deuce in the potty> DMAC
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 pm
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:57 am
What does it take to get the title of semi pro blogger anyways?
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Typically it means you are getting paid to be here talking Raiders BS.
Trade DMAC.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 pm
HairyBush: you’ve been a semi-pro since Day 1
Jhill just fell down on his responsibility to mail you a check for $500, invite you over for film study and a round of golf
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
LMAO Hairy. Your girl passed a JaWalrus.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Great white north? Rochester NY?
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
JT the Brick is a semi-pro blogger.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 pm
HairyBush Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:57 am
What does it take to get the title of semi pro blogger anyways?
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Typically it means you are getting paid to be here talking Raiders BS.
Trade DMAC.
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Get me on the payroll!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Bccz…
Canada, it’s a beauty place to be.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I want to study and work hard so I too can one day be a Semi pro blogger.
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Actually, it’s the opposite.
You have to have enough free time to be on this blog at least 4 hours a day.
You have to have enough time to surf the net to get enough material to have relevant takes in here.
Have to have good enough football takes to get through multiple challenges by other blogger, semi pro and other wise.
Must be approved by Thec, who coined the phrase.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 pm
HairyBush: you’ve been a semi-pro since Day 1
Jhill just fell down on his responsibility to mail you a check for $500, invite you over for film study and a round of golf
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Sweet,I will be waiting
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I am 1.5hrs from Niagara Falls. Canadia rules… ‘cept I cant go there anymore cuz I dont have a flippin passport. Stupid rules.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Get me on the payroll!
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Paid by YOUR job to sit at THEIR desk and talk Raider football, lol.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
J Hill, don’t forget the wristband..
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Thec named me a Semi-pro the other day. I was so excited. I might go by a 00 Raiders jersey with Semi-pro as the name plate! LOL
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:05 pm
RRS,
Did I mention Brandon Meyers?
Why are you bringing him up?
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 pm
LMAO Hairy. Your girl passed a JaWalrus
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If you only could have seen it, it was breathtaking.
It was a touching moment when I saw little Jawalrus laying in the potty looking up at me saying “my career just went down the toilet”
that’s all I got for today folks lol
Have a good day all
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Must be approved by Thec, who coined the phrase.
***
Thec = voice of reason
he finally warmed up to my boy JLH, Jhill too
they probably just got sick of hearing me yap about the guy who’ll be 3rd-5th on the depth chart
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Wait til November. I am in the pool business and November December January and February are so slow that I could literally spend 35 hours a week at work on this blog getting paid, and I will still accomplish everything I need to everyday!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I think I am going to submit the winning pizza recipe to Papa John’s tonight.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Highlight on NFL.com is weak, but you can see that Williams hits the pile first, then Goethel comes around to Williams left side and pops Dixon to thwart the 2nd effort.
I watched the slo-mo a few times on the DVR, Goethel makes the 2nd and critical stop, then guides Dixon backwards to the ground. Williams did get there first and hold him up, but I like the strong 2nd effort by Goethel, which should have prevented the TD.
This is way to much analysis for a 6th rounder, so I am done being Goethel’s champion for today.
I think we can both agree that Goethel being a lock to make the team is a little over the top, but I like the kid so far.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
BCZ = AM crew stud
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Okay serious debate time…
Best Raiders Jersey to have????
I have contemplated that for years, always wanted to buy the perfect one, one that you could be proud of for years,
my thoughts:
Jim Plunkett of course but it wouldn’t be original enough,
I thought about Todd Christensen for awhile, (…by the way my wife surprised me with a McFadden Jersey that I have trouble bringing myself to wear on Sundays.)
So here’s my question, your pick to have a Jersey, a) this year, b) all time
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
JLH took a step backwards for me this past weekend RRS.
Your boy better be the best player on the field tonight!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:11 pm
363. Goethel hasn’t done sh*t in games so far. He’s been a practice guy.
I see Howard over him unless the Raiders are going cheap.
Groves has done nothing to justify a spot either but Goethel is at least young…
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Papa John’s = nasty!
I’m a take n bake guy.
papa murphys, freschetta or degiorno
last good pizza I got was from Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen in Branson, delivered to the hotel room
best calzone on the planet
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Some differences from Jerry here (Figurs a lock, Cartwright a lock over Bennett?):
Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable says roster spots still available
By Steve Corkran
More than two-thirds of the Raiders roster is set as they enter tonight’s exhibition finale against the Seattle Seahawks. It’s the slightly less than one-third that isn’t set that’s making things tough for coach Tom Cable.
Cable has said several times that cutting the final 22 players will be harder than it has been since he joined the Raiders in 2007 as an offensive line coach. How well many of the players perform against the Seahawks will be the difference between their making the final 53-man roster and unemployment Saturday afternoon.
“Oh, there’s definitely going to be some eye-openers,” free safety Michael Huff said. “But that’s what goes with being a good organization, being a team that has quality depth and great players. 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.”
Here’s how the roster shapes up entering tonight’s game:
Locks: Quarterbacks Jason Campbell, Bruce Gradkowski and Kyle Boller.
Running backs Darren McFadden, Michael Bush and Rock Cartwright. Fullback Marcel Reece.
Tight ends Zach Miller and Brandon Myers.
Wide receivers Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy, Chaz Schilens, Jacoby Ford and Yamon Figurs.
Offensive linemen Mario Henderson, Robert Gallery, Samson Satele, Cooper Carlisle, Langston Walker, Jared Veldheer and Bruce Campbell.
Defensive linemen Matt Shaughnessy, Tommy Kelly, Richard Seymour, Lamarr Houston and Desmond Bryant.
Linebackers Kamerion Wimbley, Rolando McClain and Trevor Scott.
Cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha, Chris Johnson and Stanford Routt.
Safeties Huff, Tyvon Branch and Mike Mitchell.
Kicker Sebastian Janikowski, punter Shane Lechler and long-snapper Jon Condo.
On the bubble: Running back Michael Bennett. Fullback Luke Lawton. Tight end John Owens. Receivers Todd Watkins, Johnnie Lee Higgins and Nick Miller. Offensive linemen Khalif Barnes, Chris Morris and Erik Pears.
Defensive linemen John Henderson, Jay Richardson and Chris Cooper. Linebackers Sam Williams, Thomas Howard, Quentin Groves, Ricky Brown, Slade Norris and Travis Goethel.
Cornerbacks Walter McFadden and Jeremy Ware. Safeties Stevie Brown, Hiram Eugene and Jerome Boyd.
Long shots: Quarterback Colt Brennan. Fullback Manase Tonga. Punter/kicker Swayze Waters. Receiver Shaun Bodiford. Offensive linemen Daniel Loper, Brandon Rodd and Alex Parsons. Defensive linemen William Joseph, Greyson Gunheim, Alex Daniels and Kellen Heard. Linebacker David Nixon. Cornerbacks Joe Porter and Joey Thomas.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Best Raiders Jersey to have????
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Custom Jersey with your name and number on it.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Roch R Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
(…by the way my wife surprised me with a McFadden Jersey that I have trouble bringing myself to wear on Sundays.)
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Hell, DMAC has trouble wearing it himself.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
J Hill,
That might be your choice, but I think you’re missing half the question…
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Best Raiders jersey has to be the double-zero “Otto” jersey. I wasnt even alive to see that guy play, but thats a sweet looking jersey for any generation of fan.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:17 pm
RRS,
I like to eat pizza like 30 seconds outta the over, or not at all. Wifey likes that BS though so I get to call in orders from time to time.
I’m going with BBQ sauce instead of Marinara, Ground Beef, Onions and Tomatoes. The commercial said limit 3 toppings.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
A moment of silence please…
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Beer truck loses trailer on Hwy. 17, blocks lanes to Santa Cruz for four hours
By Lisa Fernandez
Heading south from San Jose to Santa Cruz this morning was a sluggish affair.
A truck toting beer lost its trailer on southbound Highway 17 near the summit at 6:25 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol, blocking all lanes of traffic until about four hours later.
There was no immediate word on what brand of beer spilled onto the roadway, or if the CHP allowed anyone to have a sip while they waited in the nightmarish backup.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:19 pm
That was funny Bo! That was a good one. And I think you nailed my point, I hope not, but I think so, which could mean that I might have the Jersey of a draft round bust……
By the way I think having a JaMarcus Russell Jersey may be the coolest thing ever! Having the Jersey of the Biggest Bust of ALL TIME, is really funny to spring on your boys!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Best Raiders Jersey to have????
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Question wasn’t that long, lol.
I have the jersey mayne. Raiders Jerey with my name on it and number.
A lot of my friends would say 81 Brown, lol. And not because they liked little Timmy.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:22 pm
The Double Zeroes of an Otto jersey will minimize the Gut!!!! Nice call out there, A jersey that takes off like 10 lbs! Probably will absorb chicken wing stains, No one would ever see it…nice call team.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
I have a raiders jerry rice jersey a female friend that my wife dont know about got me!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Don’t think you should wear the Jersey of a guy you never saw play.
How many folks in here watched the Raiders when Otto played C.
wit cha old arsses, lol!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Best Raiders Jersey to have????
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http://www.fansedge.com/Images/Product/41-46/41-46420-F.jpg
Nuff said!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Honestly I have to say on the Jersey Side, A away Jersey of the #8 Campbell would be a nice choice, I think Campbell is going to be decent, the guy is a field sergent out there, he just does his job.
On the other hand, having a Gradkowski jersey would be awesome too. Having the jersey of the author of that pittsburgh game last year was awesome! Seriously that game should be a part of Raider Lore..I’m waiting for NFL Films to come out with a copy of that game!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:26 pm
My jersey choice would have to be Sistrunk. 2nd choice: Matuszak
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:28 pm
On the day Favre signed with the Jets, I got a cheesehead buddy (and Brett diehard) a Jets Favre jersey, rush delivery. He wears it often this time of year, and now claims it is a collector item…
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:29 pm
My Jersey Top 5 at this moment in time….
1) Plunkett
Howie Long
2) Russell
3) Campbell
3a)Gradkowski (but could be movin’ up)
4) Christensen
5) Marcus Allen (actually Marcus at times is #1)
6) Tim Brown
7) Bo Jackson
9) Greg Townsend
10) Marc Wilson (primarily because I did not like him so much)
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I would have to say a Ted Hendricks jersey or if you want a rookie Id go Houston
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:30 pm
[...] to the Contra Costa Times, Johnnie Lee Higgins is in danger of getting cut this weekend. Our View: The owner of just 41 [...]
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
A White Road Jersey, Jack Tatum.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Jersey’s I’d like to burn:
1) Any Denver Jersey
2) Tom Brady Jersey
3) Any colour of a #4 Jersey because of Farve, the number is ruined for me, (this sometimes is #1)
4) Joe Montana Jersey, although a KC Montana Jersey would be funny
5) Tomlinson Jersey
6) Anything powder blue
7)..
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Nice call Kool Kell, an away Tatum would be AWESOME
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
my t.o. raiders jersey (on hold) my cj spiller raiders jersy (on hold) my justin fargas comeback bobblehead (on hold) my tony romo raiders fathead (on hold)
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
[...] Brennan will most likely get cut by the Raiders this weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times. Our View: The brash University of Hawaii record setter simply does not have a strong enough arm to [...]
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I’m going to get one. The only Jersey I’ve ever had in my life was that doggone Russell Jersey I bought after the 07′ draft.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer Jersey
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Long and BO!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Per Raider.com, Jonni has been named Raiderette for preseason game 4.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
For me old school The Mad Bommer and Timmy jersey
Pick one player on 2days team wimbley
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
my t.o. raiders jersey (on hold) my cj spiller raiders jersy (on hold) my justin fargas comeback bobblehead (on hold) my tony romo raiders fathead (on hold)
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HILARIOUS!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Toyz! I’m hoping your right about Wimbley.
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Right now a solid Jersey to own IMO would be # 80 Zach Miller, The home silver and black
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Donavan Mcnabb raiders jersey (on hold)
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:46 pm
FK, on hold or returned?
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
chris johnson jersey on hold till the 12th when we smear sliver and black all over the one he wears now
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:48 pm
on hold at COULD HAVE BEEN WAREHOUSE in altantic city nj
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Cornell Green jersey (holding)
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Colt Brennan jersey (never mind its been recalled)
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Yeah Cornell Green!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:58 pm
[...] Jerry Mac thinks Colt will be released this weekend. Breaking down the final cut – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly cla… [...]
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:59 pm
You could pin a yellow flag to Cornell’s! Hilarious, if anyone has a Carlisle Jersey, please pin a yellow flag to it the next time you go to the game.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 pm
GO RAIDERS!! Gameday let’s get going!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Roch R,
If you want to spend a lil cash, I don’t think you could go wrong with a #34 Bo Jackson jersey. I personally like to get the least popular players jersey, say like, Stanford Routt or some other 2nd stringer. Just to see people’s faces and ask “why would you wear a Routt jersey?”
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Southwick #6 in white (since the wintern is divine)
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
# Roch R Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:54 am
I think we should all begin to make fun of JT the Brick, I mean look at the guy… if you were at a party and JT the Brick was there, how could you not go up and make fun of him?
Guarenteed he has dogs (multiple) and he refers to himself as there “daddy” and dresses them up to go for walks.
What does JT the Brick do for the Raiders for the rest of the year? Seriously. Does he refill Al’s oxygen tanks? Polishish the Elvis shades?
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J.T. has a nightly national talk show. Raiders gig is a sideline.
Used to be the bay area mouth of the Raiders on Tkt 1050 for a few years, before KNBR bought the Tkt..last all Raider show in the bay area died when KNBR absorbed the station.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
RRRRAAAAIIIIIDDDDDEEEERRRRSSSSSSSS!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Cut Johnnie Lee, cut Johnnie Lee, cut Johnnie Lee
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I wonder if even one Schweigert jersey ever sold…
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I really liken this team a great deal to the team of 1980, in which the great Jim Plunkett pulled us out of the doldrums, took us to the Super Bowl as a wild card, and we had so many great players who eventually made their way into the Hall of Fame,” Davis said in an interview with Sirius NFL Radio.
I see this young Jason Campbell as a football player like I saw Jim Plunkett. He has everything. He was 13-0 in college, at Auburn, he can throw up the field, he can run, he’s big, he’s smart,” Davis said. “I really predict great things for him. I hope he doesn’t let me down. I don’t think he will.”
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I own 2 Schweigert Jersey’s a Jamarcus Russell jersey and a lane kiffin jersey #69
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
I used to have a #2 Russell jersey, but every time I wore it I got lazy.
I’d sit around the house naked eating cheetos.
I was sick a lot so I always had cough syrup on hand. love the purple kind!
I think it messed with my depth perception, because I often pissed on the floor or wall, instead of the toilet … accuracy sucked big time
I always kind of felt sorry for myself and blamed others, it was weird. like my coworkers tried harder when I wasn’t around
My fashion sense was off the hook though! mohawk, bling, colorful sweaters, etc
when I go rid of that jersey everything seemingly improved
strange, huh?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Jeez it is only 2:15….I just want to go home and sleep…I think I am getting depressed about how badly ND is going to crush Michigan on September 11th…I hate to see a great rival fall to the bottom like Michigan has.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I own 2 Schweigert Jersey’s a Jamarcus Russell jersey and a lane kiffin jersey #69
……………….wear the lane kiffin jersey to the games you will get invited too the owners box…
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Cut Johnnie Lee, cut Johnnie Lee, cut Johnnie Lee
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Just Win : go jump in the lake
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I wonder if even one Schweigert jersey ever sold…
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I think he sold three or four total. Of course, he was the one who bought them.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Stu Schwag was from Saginaw, Mich
go figure
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
If you want into the owners box dress up like a hospice nurse with spare oxygen tanks…It works everytime
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I wonder if even one Schweigert jersey ever sold…
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I think he sold three or four total. Of course, he was the one who bought them.
………..five his mom bought one………
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
[...] Lee Higgins may get cut The News According to the Contra Costa Times, Johnnie Lee Higgins is in danger of getting cut this [...]
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
I dont even think his mom bought1…She was to busy paying off his DUI’S
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
If you want into the owners box dress up like a hospice nurse with spare oxygen tanks…It works everytime
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That is too funny.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
sad thing is … Schweigert is probably the best thing to come out of Saginaw in the past 20 years!
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Cut Johnnie Lee, cut Johnnie Lee, cut Johnnie Lee
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Just Win : go jump in the lake
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Go jump in the lake? What has Johnnie Lee ever done? His reception totals are poor, his return game is completely atrocious. Dude is in his 4th year. He has done nothing. Bye.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
According to the Contra Costa Times, Johnnie Lee Higgins is in danger of getting cut this weekend.
Our View
The owner of just 41 receptions the past two seasons, it’s not as if he has a great pedigree to fall back on. Even with Chaz Schilens in injury limbo, Higgins seems likely to get cut.
http://feedmefantasy.com/2010/09/02/johnnie-lee-higgins-may-get-cut/
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propaganda
ON THE BUBBLE = likely cut ???
LOL!
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
PREDICTION
Bill
Williamson
ESPN.com
DIVISION FINISH: 2 I’m giving this a try for the third straight year. It has to happen sometime, right? Jason Campbell will give the Raiders stability at QB. He’s not great, but he’s a legitimate QB, something Oakland hasn’t had recently. The defense should be improved.
John
Clayton
ESPN.com
DIVISION FINISH: 2 No team west of the Mississippi did better than Oakland in improving its run-stopping ability with additions to the defensive front seven. Jason Campbell gives the Raiders an accurate quarterback with good leadership who won’t cost them games.
Adam
Schefter
ESPN
DIVISION FINISH: 2 This is when Raiders fans will realize how much difference a quarterback can make — this team has some good talent.
Matt
Williamson
Scouts Inc.
DIVISION FINISH: 3 It looks as though strides are being made in the right direction, but these are still the Raiders and until proved otherwise, I expect a lot of losses. Plus, the offensive line is atrocious.
Seth
Wickersham
ESPN The Magazine
DIVISION FINISH: 4 The defense is ready. The passing game isn’t — despite the emergence of TE Zach
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Intelligence Report
Five things you need to know about the Raiders:
1. Jason Campbell will help: The biggest positive about Campbell is that he is not JaMarcus Russell. That will go a long way in Oakland. Russell was cut in May after three disastrous seasons. Campbell is not an elite player by any stretch, but he is a legitimate, competent NFL quarterback. That alone will help Oakland improve on offense. The Raiders scored only 17 offensive touchdowns in 2009. Expect that number to increase fairly dramatically this season.
2. Michael Bush will be dependable: The Raiders want Bush or third-year running back Darren McFadden to become a legitimate No. 1 back. The Raiders really don’t care which one it is, but they want to see these players reach their potential. I think Bush is the man for the job. McFadden is talented, but he has been hampered by injuries in his short NFL career. Bush is a bigger back who has the ability to wear down defenses. Don’t expect the thumb injury he suffered in the preseason to have an impact on his long-term effectiveness. Bush will establish himself as a reliable runner.
3. The receivers need time: The Raiders will be improved on offense, but the receiving crew could betray the team on occasion. In three years, this unit may become a strength because it has so much potential. But it has to prove itself. Top receiver Chaz Schilens has big-league ability, but he has been bothered by a foot injury for more than year. Second-year players Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy both have potential, but they haven’t shown they can be reliable on a weekly basis.
4. The run defense should be improved: One of the Raiders’ biggest problems the past few seasons was the run defense. It was ravaged last season. Improving the run defense was Oakland’s top priority in the offseason. The Raiders drafted linebacker Rolando McClain and defensive end Lamarr Houston in the first two rounds with the design of stopping the run. They are two stout players who are not afraid to close gaps. Richard Seymour has been moved from end to tackle and he can be a dominant run-stopper at times. While the Raiders’ run defense still faltered at times in the preseason, it shouldn’t be a colossal issue as it has been in the past.
5. Hue Jackson will have a major role: Get used to hearing and reading Jackson’s name as he will have a gigantic role on this team. The longtime successful assistant was handpicked to ignite Oakland’s offense as its coordinator. He will call the plays and be in charge of the team’s passing game. Raiders owner Al Davis is a huge fan of Jackson’s. If the Raiders falter early and Davis gets the itch to make a head-coaching change, Jackson could replace Tom Cable.
– Bill Williamson, ESPN.com
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:02 am
By the way ..
Where did Banana go?
All this football stuff and nothing to say?
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I’m at work, big guy. Can’t be in here all day. Just here and there during breaks – mid-morning, lunch hour, mid-afternoon, etc.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:25 pm
[...] McD: Breaking down the final cut Breaking down the final cut – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly cla… __________________ RaideroftheSith aka [...]
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Seth Wickersham = HATER. 2nd place finish this year. If the O-line was better, I’d say we were taking over the division. Hue Jackson + No More Russell + improved defensive front 7 = at least 3-4 more victories. Write it down.
Speaking of which…we should start taking predictions for how our Raiders will finish this year. Winner gets title of Blogger Extraordinaire for the year.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
The Bucs tried to trade Michael Clayton
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 2, 2010 3:40 PM ET
Handing Bucs wideout Michael Clayton a huge contract last offseason with $10.5 million guaranteed was lunacy; probably the worst deal handed out other than Javon Walker’s contract in the last three years.
But the Bucs were hopeful to find a sucker to make a bigger mistake.
The team tried to trade Clayton this offseason, according to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times. A Clayton trade was about as likely as me having a sudden growth spurt at 31 years old.
Clayton was guaranteed $3 million contract and a $1 million roster bonus. He’s caught 16 passes last year and hasn’t topped 500 receiving yards since 2004. Shockingly, there were no takers for him. (Maybe the Packers would take him for Breno Giacomini.)
Most Bucs observers expect Clayton to get released, but he’s maintained a positive attitude and hasn’t been a problem for the team. He also can’t believe that his one-promising career in Tampa looks ready to end.
“I’ll believe it when it happens,” Clayton said. “But I can’t see it. I can’t even live in that world.”
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:30 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.
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Please don’t tell me you are comparing Jon Gruden to Bill Cowher. The last time Cowher was on a football field he was hoisting up the Lombardi Trophy. He then retired. The last time Gruden was on a field, he was getting blown out by a bad Oakland Raider team. And he had only 3 winning seasons in his prior six. And then he was run.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
T.O.
We should have taken T.O.
Save the “distraction” take.
These are grown men, who could care less about what goes on with other guys in the locker room, or outside.
When you put on the pads, drama has nothing to do with performing.
Raiders, right now, today, don’t have a go to guy.
You blew it on that one, Al.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Who knows, maybe Al Davis called T.O. and T.O. told him he would rather play in the WNBA than play for the Raiders?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Johnnie Lee Higgins Has Earned the Right To Play in Oakland
By Keilyn Ellis
Lost in the mix of hypemen such as Bruce Gradkowski, Darren McFadden and Chaz Schilens is the Raiders statistically best Wide Receiver, fourth year pro Johnnie Lee Higgins.
In his entire career Higgins has made one critically unforgivable mistake we’ll call “Weddlegate.”
Despite the electrifying returns, deceptive speed, and skill that made him a star and clearly the best Raider WR in 2008, Higgins has remained in the doghouse of the ever incompetent Tom Cable and consequently Raider Nation.
Higgins was just as responsible for the Raiders late season emergence in 2009 as Bruce Almighty was, reeling in clutch catch after clutch down the stretch in games vs. the Steelers, Redskins, Kansas City and Baltimore.
Higgins amassed 15 catches in these games despite taking as little as five snaps in an entire game!
I would venture to say that Higgins plays the least amount of snaps of any of the regular receivers. Johnathan Holland gets more respect and he has never done ANYTHING.
Higgins languishes in Cable’s proverbial “doghouse” according to fans even with his high efficiency. When Higgins is in the game, things happen. He has an uncanny ability to get open.
He occasionally comes up with the circus catches in traffic despite once getting rocked by the Chargers Eric Weddle, who is grossly underrated.
Coach Cable has been in my doghouse for sometime as most of you know. His incompetence pervades the entire Nation and he doesn’t have a clue what he is doing with the offensive line. When Cable was recently asked who was going to be the No. 3 WR now that Chaz Schilens is out his answer was basically “I don’t know.”
Cable had better find out soon before he follows he wayward protege out the door by midseason.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
lol – Dakota
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Alzado77
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
When Cable was recently asked who was going to be the No. 3 WR now that Chaz Schilens is out his answer was basically “I don’t know.”
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He needed to check with Al Davis & Hue Jackson before providing that answer.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Jerry’s Locks that are not locks:
V- Mr. Boller & Mr. C. Johnson (only because of his contract) could be resigned after cut.
^ Greater than on the Bubble:
Mr. Howard, Mr. S. Williams, and/or Mr. Groves at least one of those will make the roster. Same thing between the WRs at least one of Mr. N. Miller, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Figurs, and/or Mr. Watkins makes the roster. Just because we will need some depth at these positions.
That leaves 4 Bubbles spots for the rest.
I would also include Mr. Norris, Mr. Nixon, and Mr. Brennan on the Bubble list.
I would put the kicker/punter Mr. Waters on the practice squad.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Lol, I like that Keilyn Ellis person…spot on about Cable fo sho.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
My budy still has a Derrick Gibson jersey…..Derrick freaking Gibson
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Johnnie Lee Higgins best year he had a measly 22 receptions. Last year he had 19. That blows. He is the worst return man in football history. That sucks. Do you know how hard it is to blow and suck at the same time?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
The last jersey I purchased was Nap Kaufman…then I became an adult and realized Jerseys should only be worn by adults when they go to actual games….
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Johnnie Lee Higgins best year he had a measly 22 receptions. Last year he had 19. That blows. He is the worst return man in football history. That sucks. Do you know how hard it is to blow and suck at the same time?
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This is why Just Lose needs to be treated like an old dog and be took out to the pasture by way of shotgun. He says the dumbest schit all day everyday
Worse return man in history but yet has 3 TDs returned in his career…..you are a GRADE A retard and need to be put to death
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Dudes, he’s regressing in the return game and the receiving game! Anyone can see that but you guys I guess. Why do you think the coaches were drafting and signing guys who could double up as returners. Might want to take up another sport bauce. Try bocce ball.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
JLH = A giant pzzy
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00661/news-graphics-2008-_661863a.jpg
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Giant pzzies dont play return man you moron……have you ever played football let alone any sports that doesnt involve mullet contest and lice picking?
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JLH had his bell rung and now plays like a giant pzzy…no doubt about it. Hope he can find his balz someday and return kicks like he did in 2008, but I am not holding my breath.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
shoot bauce it’s past 1pm. You drunk off your azz yet?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Dudes, he’s regressing in the return game and the receiving game! Anyone can see that but you guys I guess. Why do you think the coaches were drafting and signing guys who could double up as returners. Might want to take up another sport bauce. Try bocce ball.
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You dont even know how to play any sport due to your lack of athleticism punk! Explain how he has regressed in the receiving game……..this outta be good as usual from the TROLL
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
shoot bauce it’s past 1pm. You drunk off your azz yet?
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No but I will be later when I get up with this mixed breed BZ later tonight
Its past 1pm you gonna ever admit to us your true identity?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
D’BRICKASHAW PLETHORA JERSEY
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Jeez it is only 2:15….I just want to go home and sleep…I think I am getting depressed about how badly ND is going to crush Michigan on September 11th…I hate to see a great rival fall to the bottom like Michigan has.
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You clearly slept through last year’s very entertaining Michigan victory. Save your faux pity for the Chiefs.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
whats up ROG?
don’t you ever get tired from slapping these guys around ???
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
JLH = A giant pzzy
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00661/news-graphics-2008-_661863a.jpg
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Giant pzzies dont play return man you moron……have you ever played football let alone any sports that doesnt involve mullet contest and lice picking?
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JLH had his bell rung and now plays like a giant pzzy…no doubt about it. Hope he can find his balz someday and return kicks like he did in 2008, but I am not holding my breath.
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No you are holding a liberal schlong in your mouth…..Dakota,Lakota Nakota or whatever you name is you dont have the ballz to play PR or KR so how dare you even speak on JLH
Yeah that same season after the Weddle hit he sure went over the middle and took a helmet to helmet shot in Pittsburgh but oh yeah dumb mullet pork chop eating rednecks such as yourself didnt see that because you turned the channel to watch Blue Collar TV
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
whats up ROG?
don’t you ever get tired from slapping these guys around ???
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These are people who dont wanna win….Especially Just Lose
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Dakota Says:
The last jersey I purchased was Nap Kaufman…then I became an adult and realized Jerseys should only be worn by adults when they go to actual games….
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Yea, I don’t wear jerseys eitheir. With my 5′9” 160 lbs frame, I just look like a complete tool. Thats why I just buy the $5 shirts they sell outside the stadium.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Higgins could be the best Raiders WR on the roster
we have no idea, because right now they’re all unproven
you can’t name 1 WR better than him with FACTS to support it, just predictions or projections – basically your own flawed emotions
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
shoot bauce it’s past 1pm. You drunk off your azz yet?
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No but I will be later when I get up with this mixed breed BZ later tonight
Its past 1pm you gonna ever admit to us your true identity?
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What are you talking about now bauce? You are drunk. But here, if you believe half of what that idiotic article you posted says, you’re out your mind. Higgins best year he had 22 receptions. 22. That was his best year. Dude is averaging 16 catches a year for his career. And you are defending him?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Just Lose….if you have access to all the snaps JLH has taken since 07 see the percentage of passes thrown his way that went for completions….once you see that only lying and denial will keep you saying this garbage
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
You clearly slept through last year’s very entertaining Michigan victory. Save your faux pity for the Chiefs.
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Sorry, but the days of 80 hour a week practice times have passed…all that practice and it still took a luck last second drive to win lol!
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Eric Weddle is grossly underrated? I understand a writer wanting to bolster his point, but Eric Weddle is NOT grossly underrated. He is an average NFL safety, and his lack of speed and mobility will keep him in that category. Not known as a big hitter either, by the way.
I understand wanting to make a point, but when somebody does that it kinda wrecks their credibility. JLH may be taking a back seat to the two youngsters because somebody in particaular wants it that way, but I’m pretty sure if he was really outplaying people he’d be on the field.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
shoot bauce it’s past 1pm. You drunk off your azz yet?
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No but I will be later when I get up with this mixed breed BZ later tonight
Its past 1pm you gonna ever admit to us your true identity?
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What are you talking about now bauce? You are drunk. But here, if you believe half of what that idiotic article you posted says, you’re out your mind. Higgins best year he had 22 receptions. 22. That was his best year. Dude is averaging 16 catches a year for his career. And you are defending him?
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You are defending your little white hope Nikki Minaj Miller…….he has amassed what? Ford has done what? Figurs in silver and black or even the last 2 season has done what? I’ll wait
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
JLH<———-best slot WR on the team and its not even close because Chaz,Louis or DHB arent slot WRs…….try again JUST LOSE
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
JLH may be taking a back seat to the two youngsters because somebody in particaular wants it that way, but I’m pretty sure if he was really outplaying people he’d be on the field
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ET: we’ll see
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
whats up ROG?
don’t you ever get tired from slapping these guys around ???
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These are people who dont wanna win….Especially Just Lose
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Come on. You’re defending a guy who has averaged one catch a game for now going on his 4th year, has slipped as a return guy, and you’re saying WE don’t want to win? Have another drink servant.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
# edward teach Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Eric Weddle is grossly underrated? I understand a writer wanting to bolster his point, but Eric Weddle is NOT grossly underrated. He is an average NFL safety, and his lack of speed and mobility will keep him in that category. Not known as a big hitter either, by the way.
I understand wanting to make a point, but when somebody does that it kinda wrecks their credibility. JLH may be taking a back seat to the two youngsters because somebody in particaular wants it that way, but I’m pretty sure if he was really outplaying people he’d be on the field.
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I’m supposing you didnt notice him start the Bears game over the other guys lol……but people forget about that…..he was only passed to once that game and go figure we do PA fake and he gets 18 yard rec after making defender fall to the ground……hey didnt that drive result in a touchdown?
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
whats up ROG?
don’t you ever get tired from slapping these guys around ???
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These are people who dont wanna win….Especially Just Lose
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Come on. You’re defending a guy who has averaged one catch a game for now going on his 4th year, has slipped as a return guy, and you’re saying WE don’t want to win? Have another drink servant.
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Ever heard how Al Davis wanted him on the field more during the Cable official hiring as coach in 2009? No you didnt because you are an idiot and deserve to be put to death
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
right now
Murphy backs up Schilens
Higgins backs up Heyward-Bey
so with Chaz out, JLH is the #3 (slot WR)
Ford is a special teams guy.
Watkins has like 10 career catches or less since 2006
Figurs & NMiller = hot garbage
Print That
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
JLH<———-best slot WR on the team and its not even close because Chaz,Louis or DHB arent slot WRs…….try again JUST LOSE
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I agree, which makes it even more unfortunate because he is such a giant pzzy!
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
JLH may be taking a back seat to the two youngsters because somebody in particaular wants it that way, but I’m pretty sure if he was really outplaying people he’d be on the field
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ET: we’ll see
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LOL RRS…..I’d like for these guys to explain who out of the WRs not named DHB,Chaz and Louis who have shown that they are better than JLH…………we will wait………and waiting will continue on and on
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Come on servant now you are making racial allegations? Sad, very very very sad.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
JLH<———-best slot WR on the team and its not even close because Chaz,Louis or DHB arent slot WRs…….try again JUST LOSE
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I agree, which makes it even more unfortunate because he is such a giant pzzy!
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I had a joke for that Dakota…..but I wont diss your loved ones like that
Not unfortunate…..pass the guy the ball out of the slot and see what happens
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Come on servant now you are making racial allegations? Sad, very very very sad.
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no truth is truth…..why do people compare him nikki miller to wes welker……come on a lie and you usually do
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
I used to have a #2 Russell jersey, but every time I wore it I got lazy.
I’d sit around the house naked eating cheetos.
I was sick a lot so I always had cough syrup on hand. love the purple kind!
I think it messed with my depth perception, because I often pissed on the floor or wall, instead of the toilet … accuracy sucked big time
I always kind of felt sorry for myself and blamed others, it was weird. like my coworkers tried harder when I wasn’t around
My fashion sense was off the hook though! mohawk, bling, colorful sweaters, etc
when I go rid of that jersey everything seemingly improved
strange, huh?
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Laughing out loud, seriously that is hilarious.
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
right now
Murphy backs up Schilens
Higgins backs up Heyward-Bey
so with Chaz out, JLH is the #3 (slot WR)
Ford is a special teams guy.
Watkins has like 10 career catches or less since 2006
Figurs & NMiller = hot garbage
Print That
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Exactly……..but these idiots on here dont see it that way….they read what that fat f@ggot Patrick Patterson posts in his crap articles
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
JLH might be next in line on your list but Watkins and Ford can both play the slot and probably have better upsides, considering Watkins plays on ST’s and Ford can develop his return game.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Come on servant now you are making racial allegations? Sad, very very very sad.
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Why not compare him to Az Hakim ofthe Rams…..damn near the same size…………stop with your lying and your BS….you arent smart enough to pull that on me
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
JLH might be next in line on your list but Watkins and Ford can both play the slot and probably have better upsides, considering Watkins plays on ST’s and Ford can develop his return game.
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Has fuggin Ford even played ST yet you dumbass? Watkins is a guy I actually like but he isnt better than JLH….you talk about JLH stats, what about Watkins? HYPOCRITE alert
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Beauce,
I think JLH started the Bears game because DHB couldn’t go.
I’m not for or against anybody here, let’s get that straight. I want the best guys out there. As I said, there may be some direction from “elsewhere” as to who starts and who doesn’t, but I’m pretty sure Hue Jackson gets JLH on the field and involved if he thinks he can contribute. I really don’t think Cable cares who stays one way or the other, as long as they make plays. If Hue comes to him and says, yeah, I can get this guy involved and he’ll be productive I can’t see Cable saying no. Can you?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Come on servant now you are making racial allegations? Sad, very very very sad.
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no truth is truth…..why do people compare him nikki miller to wes welker……come on a lie and you usually do
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Come on, you’ve gone from being drunk, to being drunk and stupid. I personally have never compared Miller to Welker. Wes Welker makes that patriot offense go. He’s arguably one of the top five recievers in the game. Nick Miller is no Wes Welker. But neither is Johnnie Lee Higgins.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Come on servant now you are making racial allegations? Sad, very very very sad.
………….TODAYS WORD OF THE DAY=PLOTHERA …………i think you could have used it here ……..Come on servant now you are making a plothera of racial allegations? Sad, very very very sad.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Just Win:
what impressed you about Watkins?
the drop against SF last week?
you trash JLH and support Watkins? Higgins had 22 catches in 1 season. Watkins has less than 10 catches in 4 seasons!
and what has Ford done in the return game up to this point? or even Figurs or NMiller for that matter? NADA
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I had a joke for that Dakota…..but I wont diss your loved ones like that
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Good choice, because I will show up on the corner of wherever and wherever and beat your azz unlike KK. lol
I’ll be the white dude driving the red Chevy Tahoe looking all pizzed as I try to make the Garmin find the right location.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Interesting, RaiderRockstar, bible thumping moralist, and Breeen the Spleen spooning each other.
Rockstar, you’re such a disingenuous hypocrite.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
And Just LOSE is the idiot talking about Tommy Kelly played great NT for us……HAHAHAHAHA…..Kelly was playing UT the last two weeks you dummy
Big John is the only true NT on the team. I dont want an NT to be some pass rusher…..Was Chester? Was Jerry Ball? Was Grady Jackson? Was Sam Adams?
You have been corrected…..please come with another futile attempt because you are getting worked over here buddy
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I think JLH started the Bears game because DHB couldn’t go.
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TRUE
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Watkins goes way way way before JLH goes, The only thing Watkins is good for is trying to draw a pass interference call.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Kell: having a bad day or something?
what gives?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I had a joke for that Dakota…..but I wont diss your loved ones like that
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Good choice, because I will show up on the corner of wherever and wherever and beat your azz unlike KK. lol
I’ll be the white dude driving the red Chevy Tahoe looking all pizzed as I try to make the Garmin find the right location.
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Yeah well I dont know country boy about you beating my ass but you can try your best….I wont diss your family because I did already in 2008 and the rise I got out of you was hilarious….you will arrive in that Tahoe and leave in the ambulance buddy
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
What about getting Houshmandzadeh?… Jason LaCanfora is saying Seattle wanna move him – he’s pricey but worth having for a year…and with Jamarcus’ salary gone we could afford it right? We seriously need an experienced and healthy WR…
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
# KoolKell Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Interesting, RaiderRockstar, bible thumping moralist, and Breeen the Spleen spooning each other.
Rockstar, you’re such a disingenuous hypocrite.
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LOL Kell is just hilarious…..I’m just gonna let you have this one today Kell….I have struck a nerve with you so many times so we know you are bitter…its okay
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
centurionWR87 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
What about getting Houshmandzadeh?… Jason LaCanfora is saying Seattle wanna move him – he’s pricey but worth having for a year…and with Jamarcus’ salary gone we could afford it right? We seriously need an experienced and healthy WR…
……………………i dont know a raiders jersey that whoseyourmomma
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Watch out Al, Earl Thomas is playing for the Seahawks, against our 2nd stringers, do not fall in man love.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:08 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Has fuggin Ford even played ST yet you dumbass? Watkins is a guy I actually like but he isnt better than JLH….you talk about JLH stats, what about Watkins? HYPOCRITE alert
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Once again, don’t be stupid. Do you believe Ford was drafted with an eye on ST’s? And if the team was happy with Higgins, why draft Ford? I’m glad we agree on Watkins. Watkins could take Higgins snaps in the slot. Notice how many times Watkins gets open and he has made some big plays. Higgins makes a big play and then disappears for 2 months.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:09 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Come on servant now you are making racial allegations? Sad, very very very sad.
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no truth is truth…..why do people compare him nikki miller to wes welker……come on a lie and you usually do
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Come on, you’ve gone from being drunk, to being drunk and stupid. I personally have never compared Miller to Welker. Wes Welker makes that patriot offense go. He’s arguably one of the top five recievers in the game. Nick Miller is no Wes Welker. But neither is Johnnie Lee Higgins.
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Wes Welker doesnt make the Pats offense go……Wes Welker does nada without Randy Moss running routes…even the half assed ones…..again you dont know a damn thing. Wes Welker top 5 in the game? OH MY GOD that was too funny…..just stop Just LOSE…..I’m done now
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Kell is just hilarious
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no kidding!
I haven’t said one bad thing about the guy all day (probably the last 2 weeks) and comes in here and immediately attacks me for what ???
I’m talking about Higgins right now – not O8bamacare
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I had a joke for that Dakota…..but I wont diss your loved ones like that
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Good choice, because I will show up on the corner of wherever and wherever and beat your azz unlike KK. lol
I’ll be the white dude driving the red Chevy Tahoe looking all pizzed as I try to make the Garmin find the right location.
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Yeah well I dont know country boy about you beating my ass but you can try your best….I wont diss your family because I did already in 2008 and the rise I got out of you was hilarious….you will arrive in that Tahoe and leave in the ambulance buddy
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lol, we’ll see…meet me at the corner of University and River Street here in Hot Springs one week from right now. The hospital isn’t too far, so I’ll make sure you get proper medical care after I beat your azz down.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:08 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Has fuggin Ford even played ST yet you dumbass? Watkins is a guy I actually like but he isnt better than JLH….you talk about JLH stats, what about Watkins? HYPOCRITE alert
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Once again, don’t be stupid. Do you believe Ford was drafted with an eye on ST’s? And if the team was happy with Higgins, why draft Ford? I’m glad we agree on Watkins. Watkins could take Higgins snaps in the slot. Notice how many times Watkins gets open and he has made some big plays. Higgins makes a big play and then disappears for 2 months.
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Show proof Higgins makes a big play and disappears for two months? You cant….this is what I’m talking about on this blog…..WOMANLY comments that have zero proof
Cable said himself Ford was drafted for ST….which I’m fine with but he isnt there as a NFL Wr and if you cant even read Cable’s comments and understand this then I dont know what to tell you. Watkins cant take a damn thing from JLH…..slot WRs are generall small quick guys that can make guys miss and run well after the catch….we have seen JLH do that has Todd? THANKS….again you stand corrected
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:13 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I had a joke for that Dakota…..but I wont diss your loved ones like that
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Good choice, because I will show up on the corner of wherever and wherever and beat your azz unlike KK. lol
I’ll be the white dude driving the red Chevy Tahoe looking all pizzed as I try to make the Garmin find the right location.
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Yeah well I dont know country boy about you beating my ass but you can try your best….I wont diss your family because I did already in 2008 and the rise I got out of you was hilarious….you will arrive in that Tahoe and leave in the ambulance buddy
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lol, we’ll see…meet me at the corner of University and River Street here in Hot Springs one week from right now. The hospital isn’t too far, so I’ll make sure you get proper medical care after I beat your azz down.
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LOL me come to redneckville? Come on Dakota…..this is Raider blog…..OAKLAND that is…..meeting place is here in God’s country not there where the KKK still have secret meetings
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:13 pm
LOL me come to redneckville? Come on Dakota…..this is Raider blog…..OAKLAND that is…..meeting place is here in God’s country not there where the KKK still have secret meetings
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We have satellite TV, so this is now Raider country too!
And what secret meetings? The Sturgis Rally is widely advertised!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pm
JUST LOSE said Wes Welker is a Top 5 WR lol….my god would get a load of this guy……BET is looking for some new comic relief and Just LOSE should try out
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Hahaha the meeting’s arent secret the have them in the school auditorium…..Trick loves the kids
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
whats up ROG?
don’t you ever get tired from slapping these guys around ???
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These are people who dont wanna win….Especially Just Lose
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Come on. You’re defending a guy who has averaged one catch a game for now going on his 4th year, has slipped as a return guy, and you’re saying WE don’t want to win? Have another drink servant.
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“have another drink, servant”??
“Sad, very very very sad.”??
Oakglen? What did I tell you? quit using your usual weak pathetic takes..you almost scream out “I’m OAKGLEN/SEYMOUR/DEBO/CAPPY/AND NOW JUSTWIN.”
Ok, the over under on when this handle gets slapped down to where you change it…again?
I say 6 weeks.
Mark it.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Boxer vs Fiorina?
hahaha….no contest really….Boxer will crap all over her “conservative” ways of thinking and how she single handedly pretty much nearly killed HP by being a part of the whole OUTSOURCING of jobs to foreign countries era and try and make more money for herself and HP at the time was an utter DISGRACE!
Fiorina has no freakin chance!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:16 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:13 pm
LOL me come to redneckville? Come on Dakota…..this is Raider blog…..OAKLAND that is…..meeting place is here in God’s country not there where the KKK still have secret meetings
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We have satellite TV, so this is now Raider country too!
And what secret meetings? The Sturgis Rally is widely advertised!
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Strugis rally isnt the KKK….some of the Bikers like us niggros, I’ve drunk with them at the games before….cool people I like em…..Satellite doesnt make that Raider country, it just makes COUNTRY people able to see the Raider games
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:17 pm
# Richochet Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
whats up ROG?
don’t you ever get tired from slapping these guys around ???
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These are people who dont wanna win….Especially Just Lose
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Come on. You’re defending a guy who has averaged one catch a game for now going on his 4th year, has slipped as a return guy, and you’re saying WE don’t want to win? Have another drink servant.
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“have another drink, servant”??
“Sad, very very very sad.”??
Oakglen? What did I tell you? quit using your usual weak pathetic takes..you almost scream out “I’m OAKGLEN/SEYMOUR/DEBO/CAPPY/AND NOW JUSTWIN.”
Ok, the over under on when this handle gets slapped down to where you change it…again?
I say 6 weeks.
Mark it.
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So in your estimation……….Raiders record this season PEDOchet? You gonna go with the 5-11 MR stance or what? Hey be careful Kell was just here…..I dont want him to come to your house and beat you with his walker
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:17 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Hahaha the meeting’s arent secret the have them in the school auditorium…..Trick loves the kids
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BAUCE! LOLOLOLOLOL
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
DKnight007
I think Boxer is up by 4. I wish I had watched the debate yesterday. Heard it was pretty nasty.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Just Win:
what impressed you about Watkins?
the drop against SF last week?
you trash JLH and support Watkins? Higgins had 22 catches in 1 season. Watkins has less than 10 catches in 4 seasons!
and what has Ford done in the return game up to this point? or even Figurs or NMiller for that matter? NADA
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But Higgins has played a LOT more than Watkins. He had 5 times as many starts last year as Watkins. And one thing that doesn’t show up in the stats is PI’s. You talk about Watkins dropping that last play (which was a pretty tough catch BTW) he had a big 30 yard PI three plays before, which set up that last set of plays.
My issue with Higgins is he is a 3rd round pick. You can get Pro Bowlers in the 3rd round. This guy is averaging 16 receptions a year for his career, he seems to have taken a step back in both the receiving and return games, and that production is pitiful. And this preseason he looks exactly like where he left off last season: nothing to get excited about. He had a decent game in Dallas and he’s evaporated the last two weeks. Haven’t we seen that over and over the last 3 years from that guy?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Dakota knows I’m messing with him……he is cool with me but he is too much a liberal wimp sometimes….He loves big govt and has the prez memorabilia all over the house
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Just Win:
what impressed you about Watkins?
the drop against SF last week?
you trash JLH and support Watkins? Higgins had 22 catches in 1 season. Watkins has less than 10 catches in 4 seasons!
and what has Ford done in the return game up to this point? or even Figurs or NMiller for that matter? NADA
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But Higgins has played a LOT more than Watkins. He had 5 times as many starts last year as Watkins. And one thing that doesn’t show up in the stats is PI’s. You talk about Watkins dropping that last play (which was a pretty tough catch BTW) he had a big 30 yard PI three plays before, which set up that last set of plays.
My issue with Higgins is he is a 3rd round pick. You can get Pro Bowlers in the 3rd round. This guy is averaging 16 receptions a year for his career, he seems to have taken a step back in both the receiving and return games, and that production is pitiful. And this preseason he looks exactly like where he left off last season: nothing to get excited about. He had a decent game in Dallas and he’s evaporated the last two weeks. Haven’t we seen that over and over the last 3 years from that guy?
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Name the game where JLH started……………I’ll wait
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Evaporated? JLH big time rec on the first drive of game for 18 yards that put us at midfield after making defender fall……..they didnt go to him anymore….that aint his fault……guy knows how to get open and as a slot WR will help the offense out
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Here’s the pychotic POS who called me seyglen because I used the word psychotic. Which then pushed him into another psychotic rant.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Dakota knows I’m messing with him……he is cool with me but he is too much a liberal wimp sometimes….He loves big govt and has the prez memorabilia all over the house
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True:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3578141561_4ed4842c47.jpg?v=1243698119
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I have a friend that’s worked for HP for a very long time and she swears that Carly Fiorina is the devil incarnate. There were not a lot of tears shed when that woman left HP, I can tell you.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:23 pm
# KoolKell Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
DKnight007
I think Boxer is up by 4. I wish I had watched the debate yesterday. Heard it was pretty nasty.
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Does it remind you of the good ole days when you were in your 40’s when McCarthy and Murrow were going at it?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:24 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Dakota knows I’m messing with him……he is cool with me but he is too much a liberal wimp sometimes….He loves big govt and has the prez memorabilia all over the house
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True:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3578141561_4ed4842c47.jpg?v=1243698119
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HAHAHAHAHAHA…..DMAC though……will step up….no doubt
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Ima hop in the JLH convo….After that hit he did seem alil shy when it came to crossing the middle.. But he is better than FORD WATKINS and every other Slot guy on the team. He should make the team because of the experience plus with the dump offs will be doing since our oline is terrible he should have more catches..
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
My issue with Higgins is he is a 3rd round pick. You can get Pro Bowlers in the 3rd round.
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uh, DHB was a Top 10 pick and started more games than JLH did the past TWO seasons …
result? 9 catches & 6 drops
in comparison, I’d say JLH looks like a stud!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Just Win:
what impressed you about Watkins?
the drop against SF last week?
you trash JLH and support Watkins? Higgins had 22 catches in 1 season. Watkins has less than 10 catches in 4 seasons!
and what has Ford done in the return game up to this point? or even Figurs or NMiller for that matter? NADA
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But Higgins has played a LOT more than Watkins. He had 5 times as many starts last year as Watkins. And one thing that doesn’t show up in the stats is PI’s. You talk about Watkins dropping that last play (which was a pretty tough catch BTW) he had a big 30 yard PI three plays before, which set up that last set of plays.
My issue with Higgins is he is a 3rd round pick. You can get Pro Bowlers in the 3rd round. This guy is averaging 16 receptions a year for his career, he seems to have taken a step back in both the receiving and return games, and that production is pitiful. And this preseason he looks exactly like where he left off last season: nothing to get excited about. He had a decent game in Dallas and he’s evaporated the last two weeks. Haven’t we seen that over and over the last 3 years from that guy?
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Name the game where JLH started……………I’ll wait
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You can look it up yourself. DHB played in 15 games starting 5. Remember when DHB was out. You might want to start around then.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:26 pm
DAKOTA you live in Hot Springs Arkansas?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Bad news for JLH. Today the NFL turned down his request to play the upcoming NFL season in one of these:
http://www.bobgarontraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Bubble-Boy.jpg
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
You can look it up yourself. DHB played in 15 games starting 5.
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DHB started 12 games!
injury sidelined him for the final 4
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Ima hop in the JLH convo….After that hit he did seem alil shy when it came to crossing the middle.. But he is better than FORD WATKINS and every other Slot guy on the team. He should make the team because of the experience plus with the dump offs will be doing since our oline is terrible he should have more catches..
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BAUCE!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Oh and DHB will be good for roughly 40 catches this year…You can print that
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:28 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Bad news for JLH. Today the NFL turned down his request to play the upcoming NFL season in one of these:
http://www.bobgarontraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Bubble-Boy.jpg
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HAHAHA man that’s cold schit mullet man
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:29 pm
That is priceless
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:29 pm
# Richochet Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
“have another drink, servant”??
“Sad, very very very sad.”??
Oakglen? What did I tell you? quit using your usual weak pathetic takes..you almost scream out “I’m OAKGLEN/SEYMOUR/DEBO/CAPPY/AND NOW JUSTWIN.”
Ok, the over under on when this handle gets slapped down to where you change it…again?
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This psycho comes out the woodwork every few days to post some psychotic babble and then retreats back to psychoworld. Richochet you call every 5th person in here oakglen. Oakglen and others would come in here and stomp your nards every single day. Those daily beatdowns made you crazy. Go find something else to do.
I say 6 weeks.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:17 pm
# Richochet Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
whats up ROG?
don’t you ever get tired from slapping these guys around ???
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These are people who dont wanna win….Especially Just Lose
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Come on. You’re defending a guy who has averaged one catch a game for now going on his 4th year, has slipped as a return guy, and you’re saying WE don’t want to win? Have another drink servant.
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“have another drink, servant”??
“Sad, very very very sad.”??
Oakglen? What did I tell you? quit using your usual weak pathetic takes..you almost scream out “I’m OAKGLEN/SEYMOUR/DEBO/CAPPY/AND NOW JUSTWIN.”
Ok, the over under on when this handle gets slapped down to where you change it…again?
I say 6 weeks.
Mark it.
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So in your estimation……….Raiders record this season PEDOchet? You gonna go with the 5-11 MR stance or what? Hey be careful Kell was just here…..I dont want him to come to your house and beat you with his walker
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lol..not worried. I live in Plea.
Would be funny if he really did what he said he did.
Can just see him getting in a big argument with someone..”you called me”..”NO I DIDN’T”..”you hung up the phone”….
Isn’t that about the time you pull out the Remington 870??
I’ll say 8-8. O line collapses and it’s down to 7-9, or 6-10. Easier schedule this year.
Still say Raiders should have grabbed T.O..regardless of who he played for..WR’s are dropping like flys.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:31 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
You can look it up yourself. DHB played in 15 games starting 5.
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DHB started 12 games!
injury sidelined him for the final 4
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I have him starting 11, inactive for 5.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:31 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Just Win:
what impressed you about Watkins?
the drop against SF last week?
you trash JLH and support Watkins? Higgins had 22 catches in 1 season. Watkins has less than 10 catches in 4 seasons!
and what has Ford done in the return game up to this point? or even Figurs or NMiller for that matter? NADA
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But Higgins has played a LOT more than Watkins. He had 5 times as many starts last year as Watkins. And one thing that doesn’t show up in the stats is PI’s. You talk about Watkins dropping that last play (which was a pretty tough catch BTW) he had a big 30 yard PI three plays before, which set up that last set of plays.
My issue with Higgins is he is a 3rd round pick. You can get Pro Bowlers in the 3rd round. This guy is averaging 16 receptions a year for his career, he seems to have taken a step back in both the receiving and return games, and that production is pitiful. And this preseason he looks exactly like where he left off last season: nothing to get excited about. He had a decent game in Dallas and he’s evaporated the last two weeks. Haven’t we seen that over and over the last 3 years from that guy?
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Name the game where JLH started……………I’ll wait
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You can look it up yourself. DHB played in 15 games starting 5. Remember when DHB was out. You might want to start around then.
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HAHAHAHAHAHA too funny……my god…..I’m done with this game now
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:31 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:26 pm
DAKOTA you live in Hot Springs Arkansas?
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Hot Springs SD…hence the name…Dakota
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Anyways yall The BAUCE is out……yall be cool and enjoy your holiday time with your families…..I’ll get at ya later and….JUST WIN
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:29 pm
# Richochet Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
“have another drink, servant”??
“Sad, very very very sad.”??
Oakglen? What did I tell you? quit using your usual weak pathetic takes..you almost scream out “I’m OAKGLEN/SEYMOUR/DEBO/CAPPY/AND NOW JUSTWIN.”
Ok, the over under on when this handle gets slapped down to where you change it…again?
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This psycho comes out the woodwork every few days to post some psychotic babble and then retreats back to psychoworld. Richochet you call every 5th person in here oakglen. Oakglen and others would come in here and stomp your nards every single day. Those daily beatdowns made you crazy. Go find something else to do.
I say 6 weeks.
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LMFAO…geez..you’re dumb.
YOU PROFESS TO BE A NEW POSTER, just like you did with seymourBush, and with Debo, and with Captain Black…etc etc..AND THEN YOU GO AND START COMMENTING ON THINGS THAT YOU SAY HAPPENED A YEAR AGO?
Are you really this dumb?
IF YOU ARE GOING TO PRETEND TO BE NEW, quick making it clear you aren’t, silly old man.
Now..again…Johnny Unitas..you stated you’ve watched him many times, in person..how was that?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Jus wonderin I got family in Hot Springs Arkansas who are Raiders fan..HAHAHA lookin for long lost kinfolk lmao
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
we’re gonna crush Seattle tonight
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Those poor lil SeaChickens
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:37 pm
I got family in Hot Springs Arkansas who are Raiders fan
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sweet. maybe I’ll pay’em a visit
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Anybody heard of the Red Zone channel?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Been at work since 8 this morning and dont get off until 8 tonite and jus realized its 2.37..I hate life rite now
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Hot Springs SD located at the southern edge of the Black Hills. Featuring the Evans Plunge, …
whats a evans plunge?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Yea what do you need to know about the redzone channel….. and Rockstar you have fun with that
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Red Zone?….can’t say I have!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
j/k….its great! Has all the games while in the red zone.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Anybody heard of the Red Zone channel?
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Yes, it is part of the NFL Network, they show all of the scoring plays from all of the games on Sunday…and even some live look-ins on games. I get that channel with Dish Network.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:42 pm
yeah i have dish network they have the redzone channel its very good.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Hot Springs SD located at the southern edge of the Black Hills. Featuring the Evans Plunge, …
whats a evans plunge?
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It is a naturally occurring warm water spring that is now a swimming facility…but if a fat kidd like you jumped in it could spell the end of tourism in Hot Springs, so please stay away.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I just heard the Red Zone was the bomb on ESPN’s PTI. Never heard of it.
They were wondering why NFL attendance is down.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
RAIDER NATION!
I’m off to tailgate and be with my many brothers tonight, and sisters.
I will say goodbye to the players whom wore the silver n black for the past few weeks.
I see in this wonderful blog, the comments are still arguing about many interesting topics,LOL.
Dakota, I’m glad your back and I guess my overwhelming support of you on this blog is over.
Brien, glad you had a great time back east, Sc actually, and yes, you look good in a white suit. I just know.
RRS, tomorrow will be the final roster showdown, be ready.
Just fire baby, how is the job going?
Rich, you are one funny dude, I laugh so hard sometimes with your comments.
I’m on a mission, the coldest beer in the parking lot tonight, any takers please come along.
Later NATION!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:46 pm
I thank you Dell!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Rockstar you have fun with that
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nevermind!
going camping at Spring River, AR in may
Hot Springs is 200 miles away
i’m at fayetteville, harrison & eureka springs often enough too
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Damn, I wish I could be at the game tonight. This is the game where McFadden will run rampant and begin his march to prominence and 4/5ths of you will never come back to this blog again.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
tomorrow will be the final roster showdown, be ready.
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you know i’m ready!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Down with the Seachickens!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oegdFeVJ9yM/RviBWq84p3I/AAAAAAAAAME/begQUeJkYs0/s400/Seachickens.png
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Drink one for me, Dell!
Enjoy!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Down with the Seachickens!
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Dakota: is that like chicken of the sea?
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Yeah, I think so…
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:59 pm
it’s chicken…..not tuna!
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Richochet Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
YOU PROFESS TO BE A NEW POSTER, just like you did with seymourBush, and with Debo, and with Captain Black…etc etc..AND THEN YOU GO AND START COMMENTING ON THINGS THAT YOU SAY HAPPENED A YEAR AGO?
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Where did I say I was a new poster? Or is that just part of the wave of psychoses that you live in. Face it, your nards have been smashed on this blog so many times you are now a biiitch. Own it.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I actually dont think Mcfadden will play for more than 2 series…. Starters dont play very much when it comes to tha last pre-season game
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:00 pm
5pm in Podunk. later gents
Go Raiders!!!
BEAT THEIR BEAKS IN ….
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Fine, then he will kick azz for two series!
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Dakota… Hahaha I certainly hope so… I want him to succeed
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
A VERY happy 44th. birthday to, Salma Hayek….hubba hubba…
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Just Win Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:31 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
You can look it up yourself. DHB played in 15 games starting 5.
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Sorry you all. My mistake. I had DHB starting 11 and missing 5. JLH playing in 15, starting 5. Sorry about the confusion.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Why does anyone like todd watkins? What has he done in the preseason? Whats he done since being in this league? How could anyone say he has more upside than JLH? Watkins has show absolutely nothing during a preseason game or during the regular season yet somehow he sticks around. Personally id take nick miller before watkins any day.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Id take Salma Hayek over Watkins everyday….
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Watkins > DMAC
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:29 pm
The most likely surprise roster moves –
1) They keep Figurs over N Miller – Figurs has fumbled twice on returns and done little to impress yet they keep trotting him out to PR. He smells like one of those guys who coaches love in practice so they keep feeding him reps hoping he’ll justify keeping him.
2) Keep JLH – Everybody assumed he had to win the PR job to stay but the #2 FL behind DHB did something Ford, Watkins, Figurs and Miller didn’t – caught passes, against ones and twos to boot.
3) Cut Morris – The team has been trying Veldheer at back-up C and Barnes at back-up Guard. hmmmm After throwing Walker in at LG off the street in 09 they seem to see Morris as a weak link. It’s a long-shot but don’t be shocked.
4) S Brown sticks – Brown is a ball hawk perfect for Dime packages. Mitchell can’t cover so if Huff or Branch get dinged the team needs passing down depth.
Not saying I agree or disagree with any of this but these are my “most likely” surprises.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:32 pm
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is once again making untrue statements about The Oakland Raiders, this time regarding Matt Leinart. The Raiders have never discussed trading for Leinart.
The Raiders are very happy about their quarterback situation.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:35 pm
T.J. Houshmandzadeh is on the block!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Keep -Howard, JLH,Groves, Henderson, brown and j richarson
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
WR Cuts:
AS we know locks are: Mr. Heyward-Bey, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Ford, & Mr. Schilens (barring IR/PUP).
As for Figurs, Miller, Higgins, & Watkins; Raiders need a possesion reciever and a reliable back-up punt and kick returner= Miller, Higgins I think needs to be given a chance as a pure reciever, Figurs has shown promise, Watkins special teams player.
In fact all four will make the roster based on special teams play more than receiving and since our coverage and return game has been abysmal, especially with our solid kicking game, it’s a good chance none make it and Raiders pick up someone in a trade or waiver wire.
I do agree the Raiders make a trade with Dallas for either Roy W. or P. Crayton.
We can offer Mr. Howard for either one as his speed fits more with the Cowbys style of defense anyway.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:38 pm
T.J. Houshmandzadeh is on the block!!
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Yeah but he has a big contract and hasn’t done squat for 2 years. He’ll get cut Saturday.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Coach on Wheels Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:38 pm
T.J. Houshmandzadeh is on the block!!
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Yeah but he has a big contract and hasn’t done squat for 2 years. He’ll get cut Saturday.
…………………seattle wants to cut him so they can go after vincent jackson
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:43 pm
TJ Houshmandzadeh may be available on the waiver wire.
just read on Yahoo.
Raiders should not trade for him, when they can pick him up at a much cheaper salary, if they choose to do so.
same could be said for dallas two expandable wrs as well
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Coach you beat me to the punch
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Things are going to get very interesting here in the next few days….before Sept. 4th!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Then theres M. Clayton of Tampa
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
“So what caused the confrontation between young 49ers stars Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree on Wednesday, forcing both to leave practice?
“Crabtree’s attitude and perceived apathy toward training camp and exhibition season,” was the problem, according to Matt Maiocco of Comcast Bay Area.
SI’s Jim Trotter heard the same thing, tweeting that “players don’t like Crabtree’s ambivalence toward preseason & camp. Love his talent, though.”
Davis apparently let Crabtree know he felt in no uncertain terms. Coach Mike Singletary didn’t appreciate the way Davis delivered his message, but it sounds like he understood the thought. Apparently, Crabtree’s disinterest has been the “elephant in the room” Singletary referred to at 49ers camp.”
DHB pick looking better
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
and… and….and…..and…
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:49 pm
al davis time for wheelin and dealin he is squealing with the feeling he”s oinkin for a boinkin.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:54 pm
TJ and Crayton may both get cut. One thing to remember is…
The RAIDERS DON’T HAVE “WIDE-RECEIVERS”. This was the issue last year when Chazz and Murphy didn’t start together despite being the two best guys.
The RAIDERS have -
Flanker – (speed, deep threat, C Branch) – DHB, JLH, Ford / Miller
AND
Split End – (possession, Freddy B) – Chazz, Murphy, Figurs / Watkins
You sign a possession guy like TJ and he replaces Chazz or Murphy. Not DHB.
Hue has been moving Murphy into the slot to create mismatches like the one that burned SF.
Don’t forget DMAC will play FL or slot at times too.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Kendall Langford Loses $50,000 Earring During Practice, Teammates Stop to Help
9/01/2010 12:45 PM ET By Tom Lorenzo
Don’t you hate when you’re going about your day and, suddenly, you realize that your $50,000 earring fell out of your ear at work? It’s the worst! So you can imagine how Miami Dolphins defensive end Kendall Langford must have felt on Tuesday when he realized that his 2.5 carat diamond earring had fallen out of his ear during practice.
The incident was tragic enough that the team halted practice and, according to SI.com, at least nine players were “crawling across the field” searching for Langford’s earring. These players went above and beyond the call of duty, according to the “Bro Code.” Nowhere in the 150 articles of brodom does it say that one needs to crawl across a football field in search of another bros earring. Though if I were writing “Sex and the City 3″ I might write this scene into the movie.
Naturally, Langford was appreciative of his teammates efforts. “I’ve got a great group of guys out here helping me out — family-type guys,” he told SI.com.
Langford and his teammates did have to give up their search for the lost earring due to a team meeting. I have a feeling this will be the last time Langford forgets to take off his earrings before practice. In fact, I’ll wager $50,000 on it.
My only gripe is that they did not immediately check the filter in the dolphin tank.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:57 pm
What about L.Coles dude still has some years in him…. I think TJ would be nice pick up off the waiver wire
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Depth is key-
Flanker-DHB, JLH, Ford
Split End – TJ/Crayton, Chaz
Slot – Murphy, DMAC
sounds like a nice receiving corps to me
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
# RaiderRetribution Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:43 pm
TJ Houshmandzadeh may be available on the waiver wire.
just read on Yahoo.
Raiders should not trade for him, when they can pick him up at a much cheaper salary, if they choose to do so.
same could be said for dallas two expandable wrs as well
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Although they just cut bryant, i can see him heading back to cincy
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:04 pm
I think Roy Williams would be a typical raider pick up. He’s fast, former 1st rd pick, been a bust in dallas. I’d be for it
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:07 pm
# PassTheCheetos Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Why does anyone like todd watkins? What has he done in the preseason? Whats he done since being in this league? How could anyone say he has more upside than JLH? Watkins has show absolutely nothing during a preseason game or during the regular season yet somehow he sticks around. Personally id take nick miller before watkins any day.
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Agree…Couldnt have said it better
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
there is now a “plethora” of veteran WR’s that may be on the waiver wire after the last round of cuts. I would take any of those guys over Nick Miller in a heartbeat, and the only reps they would be potentially stealing is Chaz Schilens’, BFD.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
# RaiderRetribution Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
WR Cuts:
AS we know locks are: Mr. Heyward-Bey, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Ford, & Mr. Schilens (barring IR/PUP).
As for Figurs, Miller, Higgins, & Watkins; Raiders need a possesion reciever and a reliable back-up punt and kick returner= Miller, Higgins I think needs to be given a chance as a pure reciever, Figurs has shown promise, Watkins special teams player.
In fact all four will make the roster based on special teams play more than receiving and since our coverage and return game has been abysmal, especially with our solid kicking game, it’s a good chance none make it and Raiders pick up someone in a trade or waiver wire.
I do agree the Raiders make a trade with Dallas for either Roy W. or P. Crayton.
We can offer Mr. Howard for either one as his speed fits more with the Cowbys style of defense anyway.
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I agree that howard would be a good trade to dallas for one of those guys, but i believe howard stays on the team. I believe he will be used in primarily passing situations (3rd down) with wimbley coming off the edge(DE)
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I think Coles said he will retire if cut but at least he’s a FL.
I don’t see any cast-off SE being better than Murphy. (or Chazz if he heals)
Clayton of TB is a FL type but he has stank the last few years.
Bottom line if you have a choice between a young guy you hope will improve and an old guy you know will decline, you’re silly to go with the old guy unless he’s WAY better. Like Jerry Rice over Porter better. Coles over DHB? eeer, I don’t know about that.
Other than Rice or Moss or TO level HOF type WRs, they almost never pan out for their new teams.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Watkins has a ton of trouble tracking balls thrown over his head, he seems like a decent WR when he can face the QB, but as soon as he needs to catch a ball with his back turned, he becomes totally helpless. At the NFL level, you got to make those catches to, especially when you are working for Al Davis. I think he is gone…
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:13 pm
# BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
there is now a “plethora” of veteran WR’s that may be on the waiver wire after the last round of cuts. I would take any of those guys over Nick Miller in a heartbeat, and the only reps they would be potentially stealing is Chaz Schilens’, BFD.
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I would take a vet over miller also…I’m just saying that if i had to choose between watkins and miller, its miller all day. Im not a miller fan, i just think watkins is a scrub thats been here too long already, similar to j.holland and j.morant. (i liked morant though)
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
I would take TJ/L.Coles over Figurs/Miller anyday
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
BART – I doubt Miller makes the roster so, come Saturday would you take Coles over Jacoby Ford?
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:16 pm
# Coach on Wheels Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I think Coles said he will retire if cut but at least he’s a FL.
I don’t see any cast-off SE being better than Murphy. (or Chazz if he heals)
Clayton of TB is a FL type but he has stank the last few years.
Bottom line if you have a choice between a young guy you hope will improve and an old guy you know will decline, you’re silly to go with the old guy unless he’s WAY better. Like Jerry Rice over Porter better. Coles over DHB? eeer, I don’t know about that.
Other than Rice or Moss or TO level HOF type WRs, they almost never pan out for their new teams.
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Its not about the old vet coming in to be a star…Its about them filling a role and teaching a few things to the young guys/competition….I thought Andre Rison worked out a few years back
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:16 pm
r8eray Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:32 pm
The Raiders have never discussed trading for Leinart.
…………..
Sure.
Just like they weren’t going to fire Art Shell.
Just like there was no rift between Davis and Kiffin.
When the Raiders deny something, YOU KNOW it’s happening.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I still would like to see Murph and DHB as the #1 and #2, with Crayton in the slot. JLH could be a solid #4, with Ford and maybe even Miller rounding out the receiving corps.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Chris Chambers worked out for the chiefs last year too
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:18 pm
When Chaz comes back Miller can go to the practice squad, but I wouldn’t count on Chaz being back until Week 4 at earliest.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Chaz back in Week 3 print that
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:22 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Chaz back in Week 3 print that
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Maybe. I sure hope so, because when he’s healthy he’s the best WR the Raiders have. But given the way the Raiders have handled him lately, I’m not really holding out too much hope. I’ll believe he’s back when he’s back.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:23 pm
2010 Scouts Inc Preview of the Raiders
Offensive philosophy
As much as Al Davis loves the vertical passing game, his offensive talent may be best suited to run the ball, as the Raiders have a solid stable of backs. Head coach Tom Cable will employ a zone-blocking scheme up front with a downhill, one-cut-and-go approach by his backs and his offensive line background lends to a strong run game. However, they would love to throw deep with strong-armed new QB Jason Campbell and many of those vertical passes could come off play-action and on bootlegs and rollouts. Problem is, until the WRs improve, it’ll be hard to get a lot of production from the deep ball.
It will be interesting to see the philosophy of this offense unfold in 2010. New coordinator Hue Jackson favors a power run game with a good play-action package, Cable likes that zone-blocking, one-cut-and-go offense and Al Davis likes the deep ball — so who makes that call, Cable or Davis? Jackson will call the plays and although he does not have a lot of experience in that role he should still be an upgrade from Cable a year ago.
More offensive intel
• This offense was pitiful in almost every category in 2009. There was almost no explosiveness to this attack: The Raiders scored 17 total touchdowns on offense. It all starts at the quarterback position and this has been the worst passing game in the NFL in the past four years. They could not generate any big passing plays, they couldn’t get off the field on third down and they were poor in the red zone. That led to the release of JaMarcus Russell and the arrival of Campbell. The ex-Washington Redskins QB does not have to be great — he just needs to be consistent and not self-destruct in games like Russell did. Campbell’s skills may be a good fit for the Raiders; his accuracy and mobility are much better than Russell. Campbell should work well with new coordinator Hue Jackson and this position will be better.
• It’ll surprise some people to read it, but the offensive line should be a strength for this offense, especially with Cable’s background as an offensive line coach. Last year, this front five could not pass block or run block with much success and their best player, Robert Gallery, was a bust at LT — though he found some success at LG. After that they have some veteran candidates and two rookie tackles, Bruce Campbell (Maryland) and Jared Veldheer (Hillsdale) who are being moved all over. Both are developmenta, so Don’t expect a signficant early upgrade. But the unit will be better than last year.
• As you would guess, the Raiders have athletes and speed at wide receiver, but that does not necessarily translate into consistent production. The only guy who doesn’t have speed, Chaz Schilens, is their most productive guy; he is good in the short and intermediate passing game and on third down. Problem is: he’s hurt right now. Their two main threats, Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy, both have speed and big-play ability, but there are way too many drops here and up and down confidence. Rookie speedster Jacoby Ford has a chance to be the slot guy, but the rest of the depth is suspect and the lack of consistency out of this position is startling. Luckily for the Raiders, they have an excellent pass-catching tight end in Zach Miller and that at least gives them some flexibility.
Defensive philosophy
Coordinator John Marshall will continue to run a Raiders defense that will play a 4-3 front with combo schemes behind, although they prefer to play man-to-man outside with their corners. They are a little less aggressive with Marshall than they were with Rob Ryan. They will play one-gap techniques and they will fly to the ball and they will occasionally blitz to create pressure, but they will not show as many unorthodox alignments as in the past.
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Richard Seymour is a better fit as a 3-4 defensive end.
As movement-oriented as they are, the Raiders’ scheme will be more basic than they look, but a big question for Marshall will be in the secondary. Will he play the aggressive man press schemes that Al Davis loves or will he call safer zone coverages to prevent giving up big plays? This defense really struggles to stop the run and yet they had 94 stops behind the line of scrimmage a year ago, proof that they know how to play those one gap penetrating schemes that they prefer.
More defensive intel
• This was the 26th-rated defense in the NFL a year ago, and yet it looks like the talent level is not that bad. There is some speculation within the league that their schemes are predictable and easy for an offense to game plan against. They don’t blitz a lot, they play mostly man schemes in the secondary and they usually rush with only four. They are especially vulnerable up the middle versus the run and we could actually see some 3-4 looks on first and second downs to bolster the inside; that front may actually fit their personnel better than the 4-3.
• If the Raiders play more 3-4 fronts in 2010, as they have hinted, their personnel may actually fit better. Richard Seymour is a perfect 3-4 defensive end and their second-round pick, Lamarr Houston, is a better 3-4 fit at end rather than in the 4-3 (and the coaches have announced that he will be a DE — which fuels the 3-4 rumors). The big question here is whether DT Tommy Kelly can move to the nose in a 3-4 and hold up, something that he has not done consistently in recent memory.
• A year ago the starting linebackers for this team were Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard and Ricky Brown. Now Morrison is gone (Jacksonville) and Howard and Brown are backups. The Raiders are hoping that their first-round pick, MLB Rolando McClain (Alabama), will be the new face and anchor of this defense, especially inside versus the run.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Yea true im jus a big Chaz fan and he’s been letting me down I use to watch him in college and have actually had a couple drinks with the guy at a couple parties dudes legit… he really is talented…The Ortho surgery doesnt take to long to rcover from but he has been alil fragile so will see
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:27 pm
I’m a big Chaz fan too. Freakishly talented athlete if he can put his injuries behind him. 6′4 and can flat-out run. If he ever puts a full season together, he’ll put up elite stats.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:28 pm
For those of you calling nick miller the next welker, thats crazy. welker is a system reciever,which is also why edelman excels. just like collie in indy. Point being is those guys wouldnt work out in oakland because our scheme is completely different. So if miller is welker,that doesnt help him in oakland.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Coach On Wheels Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Flanker – (speed, deep threat, C Branch) – DHB, JLH, Ford / Miller
AND
Split End – (possession, Freddy B) – Chazz, Murphy, Figurs / Watkins
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COW, you have that backwards. Freddy B was the Flanker.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:29 pm
If JLH can’t handle the PR duties I can see a guy coming in as SE #3 to back-up Chazz and Murphy especialy while Chazz is hurt.
By the same token, if JLH is PR that means FL – DHB, JLH, Ford so forget a flanker coming in.
Mike – Vet WR mentors are nice but we once had Rice, Brown and Freedy B here and combined they developed zilch. Vets are usually brought in to fill a gap. We’ll see if that happens here.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
COW,
when you frame it that way, nobody would take Coles over Ford, but beyond Schilens, Murphy, DHB and Ford, I would take one of these potentially available proven vets over Miller, Figurs or Watkins.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:31 pm
In fact, New England(and Indy) is like St Louis when Martz/Vermiel were there.They had a plethera of Recievers in that system that didnt do anything once they left
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:34 pm
KK – May have got the terms swapped. In the Brown years he was SE and that’s why Rice gushed about learning flanker in Oakland. Either way the point’s the same. Can’t lump ‘em all under WR.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
oops I forgot JLH, he would fit with the former group, rather than the latter.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
# Coach on Wheels Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:29 pm
If JLH can’t handle the PR duties I can see a guy coming in as SE #3 to back-up Chazz and Murphy especialy while Chazz is hurt.
By the same token, if JLH is PR that means FL – DHB, JLH, Ford so forget a flanker coming in.
Mike – Vet WR mentors are nice but we once had Rice, Brown and Freedy B here and combined they developed zilch. Vets are usually brought in to fill a gap. We’ll see if that happens here.
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True, but Al figured we were loaded at WR at the time so he didnt bring any young guys in to be developed….Porter at one point was on his way to greatness, many thought. Its not Rice/Brown at fault that Porter had a ME attitude….Moss came right after that, and he was in no mood to help mentor anybody
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I think the Linebacker play between Howard, Groves, and Goethal will be interesting to watch tonight…
One, or possibly two of them will be getting a bus ticket on Sat…
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
BART – I can see taking a vet as our #6 behind those four and whoever ends up the PR guy.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
# BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
there is now a “plethora” of veteran WR’s that may be on the waiver wire after the last round of cuts. I would take any of those guys over Nick Miller in a heartbeat, and the only reps they would be potentially stealing is Chaz Schilens’, BFD.
………………..wow awesome use of the word plothera!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
SE-Chaz,Murphy
FL-DHB
Slot-JLH,Ford,McFadden
Seems like we could use another flanker or maybe another SE while Chaz is out.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
For what its worth…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/pre_season_2010
Man, I think our O line is in sorry shape…
Too bad Campbell isn’t coming along faster. Didn’t expect him too, but it would’ve been nice.
Saw him pull against the 9ers and it was inpressive but also saw him get his lunch eaten in protection.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Mike – Yeah between Porter, Curry, Morant, Francis ugh, thought someone would pan out.
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:39 pm
658. Laverneus Coles?
There will be alot of guys after cut downs on the 4th. Have to wait and see or Al could snag another big name b4 the regs on the 12th…
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:42 pm
The Raiders are somewhat dependent on what DHB and DMAC do this season. Yikes!
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Seahawks shopping Housh.
Know he’s not the vertical threat Mr Davis loves but man, he can move the chains…
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Will there be surprise winner of the coveted A.D Football Inc. Scholarship Award, or does Sam Williams repeat once again?
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:06 pm
you’re the new surprise winner…
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
If they cut Thomas Howard look forward to our slow LBs getting burned by backs catching passes just like what happened before we drafted Howard !!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
If they cut Thomas Howard look forward to our slow LBs getting burned by backs catching passes just like what happened before we drafted Howard !!!!!!!!!!!
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That’s the same thing that’s happened ever since we drafted Howard, too.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Howard is one of the fastest LBs in the league, 4.4 40yd dash, if he’s cut he’ll get signed somewhere else very quick!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I think he’ll be traded for a later-round pick before he gets cut. I have a feeling they’d sooner keep him on the roster than give him away for nothing.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
So DMAC is going to carry the load for us against the Titans? I hope I’m wrong but sounds alot like 0 -1
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:41 pm
If Thomas Howard gets cut, he may end up on another roster, but it won’t be until after week 2, when teams won’t have to guarantee his whole contract for the year.
That’s what a lot of veterans are facing come cut time.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Don’t forget how well Howard dances when he makes an ordinary play who wouldn’t want that. Make that chump a gunner on SP and earn back PT.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Jason Campbell, the next Jim Plunkett, was traded for a 4th round pick in 2012.
Applying that value to Thomas Howard, means he would probably bring back a 9th round pick in 2032.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:43 pm
COW, Priest, Kell,909, etal, I don’t see WR being a big part of Hue’s plans this season. I think what we saw in ball control, moving the chains, Spreading the D in our first set with the niners is a pretty good guess what we are going to see. We have been putting points on the board, mostly earned. We need the O to open lanes, but I Don’t see the Wr’s getting more than 5 looks a game, enless we need it, or broken coverage.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Ball control!
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I think Jackson is a Ball-Control guy too. We’ll see if that is allowed.
The two highest paid guys on offense are DHB & DMAC.
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Kell, keeping O on the field keeps D fresh to punish, keeping O on the field scores points. We are way ahead in scoring points for a while, even with rooks!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
I think to be a good football team, you have to be good at every facet of the game. Otherwise opposing coaches can take things away from you.
Without credible WR’s defenses will crowd the line.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Lendell White out for the season!!!
Too bad DONKS!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
They’ll be calling Justin Fargas back!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
In this game, I like to see:
1- more of Heard
2- more of Goethel
3- Veldheer at OT
4- Campbell at OT
5- MM in coverage
6- Huff at CB
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Our WR’s are respecable enough to get us by. The O-line is not. With slots and Te’s, we will make our game this year, so long as we establish a running game, each will feed on the other, keeping everything tight in the middle, will open up the WR’s for mixed matches and Being beat. ST’s needs to kick it up, and the D will put points on the board also. This team is looking the most balanced it has in years, but we have to run the ball!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
R8, how?
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Raider O, I think we are keeping some secrets on your named players, if they don’t get playing time, their in!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
can someone please give me a stream for the game once it starts
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:20 pm
30, I’ve been getting it here. adthe.net
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:24 pm
# 860Todd Christensen Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:20 pm
30, I’ve been getting it here. adthe.net
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ok ill try that one,thanks 860
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:24 pm
during the game, he ran and went down. got carted off the bench. he’s all mad cause everything was going good for him.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 pm
You have to download the player, good stream, though!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:27 pm
R8, Danm Donky Whiner, take it like a man, get your butt back on the field!!!! LOL
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Veetle.com also has the game in HD.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Jerry will have a live blog going if you can’t get it.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
p2p4u.net also!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Veetle hasn’t worked for me here, nor Justin, is it the preseason thing?
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Im watching the cowboy game and the donkey game right now on veetle, while on tv i’m watching the pats!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Just doing homework before my fantasy draft!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
lol, thanks for the link though! I’m just here right now, on Vac and the ole lady is keeping a tight watch, but she’s shagging cocktails, so it’s not a bad thing! Yes, she’s a fan!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:41 pm
http://www.firstrow.net/sports/american-football.html
try this one watching jets vs eagles no lag great pic.. 20 more min til the RRRRRRAAAAAAAAAIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEERRRRSSSSSSSSS
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Thanks, 30, Lets let our soon to be cast off have some fun!
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
how much gradkowski tonight???
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I think they’ll play him like he was a starter. Have Boller and Brennen play 2, 3, & 4th qt.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
5 minutes till the game!!!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
no greg papa!! damm it we get the seachicks announcers
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