Final 53-plus one, position-by-position
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 1:29 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders roster breakdown by position as it stands following Saturday’s roster reduction to 53 (with one more cut to go):
QUARTERBACKS (3)_Jason Campbell, Bruce Gradkowski, Kyle Boller.
RUNNING BACKS (5)_Michael Bush, Darren McFadden, Rock Cartwright, Michael Bennett, Marcel Reece (FB).
WIDE RECEIVERS (7)_Chaz Schilens, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy, Jacoby Ford, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs.
TIGHT ENDS (2)_Zach Miller, Brandon Myers.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (10)_Mario Henderson, Robert Gallery, Jared Veldheer, Cooper Carlisle, Langston Walker, Khalif Barnes, Samson Satele, Daniel Loper, Erik Pears, Bruce Campbell.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (7)_Matt Shaughnessy, Richard Seymour, Tommy Kelly, Lamarr Houston, John Henderson, Desmond Bryant, Trevor Scott,
LINEBACKERS (7)_Kamerion Wimbley, Rolando McClain, Thomas Howard, Ricky Brown, Travis Goethel, Quentin Groves, Sam Williams.
DEFENSIVE BACKS (10)_Nnamdi Asomugha, Chris Johnson, Tyvon Branch, Michael Huff, Mike Mitchell, Walter McFadden, Jeremy Ware, Stanford Routt, Stevie Brown, Hiram Eugene.
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)_Shane Lechler, Sebastian Janikowski, Jon Condo (LS)
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September 4th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Raider Nation…
September 4th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
2nd
September 4th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Who are the 5 Best Raider Olinemen???
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Henderson-Gallery-Veldheer-Walker-Barnes
September 4th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
So who starts for Scott now?
Ricky Brown, Tom Howard or Groves?
My money is on it being a constant moving part, based on situations and health.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
All the rookies made it…Great draft by the org….
September 4th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
DirtyRaccoon Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
RaiderLen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
I can see Morris coming back after the season starts.
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Raccoon, I hope you’re wrong on this one.
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Me too Len, me too.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
J-Hill is still holding onto that Barnes card.
You’ve been banging that durm since he got here!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
RRRRRAAAAAAIIIIIIIIDDDDDDEEEEERRRRRRSSSSS!!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Jacoby Ford, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs.
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That’s a surprise 4 right there!
Surprised that they did it, but not mad at it. Would trade Housh for Figurs and give the return duties to Ford and Miller.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
EL Toddler…..broncos? no one was talking about them! Your dumbass said u would rather keepp richardson and cooper over Higgins…..u have nada for me
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Higgins is a below-average soft NFL player at best, the guy has done nothing in the league in 3 years except from a few return TDs a few years back, he would be cut today in all 31 teams except Oakland
Enjoy your half-brain
September 4th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
All the rookies made it…Great draft by the org….
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If these guys all develope, it’s drafts like this that make you a regular playoff participant.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
J Hill Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Who are the 5 Best Raider Olinemen???
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Henderson-Gallery-Veldheer-Walker-Barnes
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I feel that JHill….
By game 5
Henderson-Gallery-Veldheer-Walker-Campbell
September 4th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
LOL JFB …
Barnes is our best OT!!!!
Print that
September 4th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Figurs <——- Hue Jacks bou from the waaayyy back
September 4th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Raider Dell Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
V, the starting center makes sense at this time. Gallery with his experience to V’S left and Carlisle to V’S right with experience, will be able to help out with the protection calls and as vets also can adjust on the fly. IF V MAKES A MISTAKE, which he will, until he has more than a few games under his belt, will be not as bad with experienced players on the line.
I’m surprised by Loper, must of missed something. Loper never showed much in the pre season games I watched.
Satele will become our Chris Morris, he can place both guards, and center.
Morris, was back up long snapper and short, there must be a back up, I havent seen, other than Zach Miller.
Dangerous proposition to have, in case he needs to replace Condo with an injury.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Daniel Loper,
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He looked solid!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Best draft of the NATION decade….
September 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Prediction: Lamarr Houston will see time at FB on goal line and ‘must have’ short yardage situations.
And he’s gonna crush a few people.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Nope. CAmpbell is at least a year away. He is horrible right now
September 4th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Gallery with his experience to V’S left and Carlisle to V’S right with experience,
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I hope V can bail out Carlisle, Carlisle really is a liability and I’m hoping he got beat out by someone.
I’d take Loper at RG over Carlisle.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Prediction: Lamarr Houston will see time at FB on goal line and ‘must have’ short yardage situations.
And he’s gonna crush a few people.
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Actually I would like to see Bruce Campbell take on that roll….
September 4th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
El Toddler leave this blog now….on top of those 3 returned TDs he scored 4 TDs for the offense! So thefore u just showed us you dont watch the Raiders…..he is our best slot WR and Al Davis loves him….go to a feminist blog please
September 4th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Prediction: Lamarr Houston will see time at FB on goal line and ‘must have’ short yardage situations.
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Not a bad prediction, and could see it happening.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I’d take Loper at RG over Carlisle.
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Carlisle has 9 efing lives’.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
BoJacks Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Nope. CAmpbell is at least a year away. He is horrible right now
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Thats what the blog pro’s, and personalities were saying about V….
September 4th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
LETS GO RAIDERRRSSSS!!!!!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Lol revis doing new commercials and schit but not playing with his team…..idiot
September 4th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Thats what the blog pro’s, and personalities were saying about V….
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lol. Yep.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
This Loper kid is another guy I didn’t see coming until the Seattle game. But he can play and he’s a vet I think we may have an Oline that the coaches feel comfortable with. At least I hope so, because we need to be able to run to win. I just want to end the constant revolving door on the line. And let them grow into a cohesive unit, that’s when they’ll be at their best.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
We should keep Manase Tonga…we need a grinder. Marcel Reece is a solid reciever but his blocking is not near Tonga’s especially if you want your QBs to be standing up right. Cut Hiram Eugene, Yamon Figurs and Carlisle instead.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
I believe lamarr houston should have a good game vs the RT for tenn….that guy been getting whipped all preseason
September 4th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Jhill
Campbell will place Carlisle towards the end of this year, maybe, but definetly next year…period
September 4th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
No real surprises.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
BHP just like you didnt see comments by Cable or Tommy Kelly about the NT positon?
September 4th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
I believe lamarr houston should have a good game vs the RT for tenn….that guy been getting whipped all preseason
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everyone in preseason doubled him, no matter what side he lined up on…
September 4th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Just LOSE……cryyyyyyyy babbbbbbbbyyyyyyyy cryyyyyyy babbbbbbbbyyyyyyyyyyy
September 4th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
worker b you still defending Johnnie Lee? You’ll be defending that loser and his 15 receptions a year once he is playing for the Calgary Stampeders.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Yeah tonga should be on gameday roster but he will be on practice squad ultimately will see the field this year…..that’s fa sho
September 4th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Brien you must have had your 15 mins. yet huh? you’re like pesky pooch nipping at my heels. What do you wnat man huh? what do you want?
September 4th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Kelly said that he doesn’t care about noseguard or 3 tech because him and Seymour are going to get the same blocks every other play.
3 man DT rotation of Kelly Seymour and Henderson = just fine!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
BoJacks Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Nope. CAmpbell is at least a year away. He is horrible right now
……………i disagree i think he is the starting qb
September 4th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Just LOSE……..cryyyyyyyy babbbbbbyyyyyy cryyyyyy babbbbbyyyyyyy
September 4th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
El Toddler leave this blog now….on top of those 3 returned TDs he scored 4 TDs for the offense! So thefore u just showed us you dont watch the Raiders…..he is our best slot WR and Al Davis loves him….go to a feminist blog please
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3 TD’s? WorkerB, you ever heard the expression, what have you done for me lately? Higgins went backward last year. I mean literally. His returns went for negative yards! And he fielded punts on his own two yard line.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
J…….des bryant will be back making it 4 man rotation
September 4th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
You’re drunk again, right workerb.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Adam_Schefter Ravens waived, amongst others, QB Troy Smith,
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Thec …
your boy is availabe
September 4th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
BHPp i just want you to man up and admit you were wrong about the NT position
September 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
J Hill Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Adam_Schefter Ravens waived, amongst others, QB Troy Smith,
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Thec …
your boy is availabe
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I would take him over boller, but now Gradowski…lol
September 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
des bryant will be back making it 4 man rotation
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fine by me
September 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
My initial claim months back was that Troy Smith would be battling it out with Jamarcus Russell for a UFC starting gig.
Looking closer and closer to nailing that one as well.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
but not Gradowski
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Yeah I like that Gradowski kid!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Raider game day usually suit up 8 O lineman.
So versatility, is important due to an injury during the game.
Henderson>>>>LT
Carlisle>>>>>RG
Campbell>>>>>RG
Those lineman above have to be replaced and have positions coverd with the following:
Gallert>>>>>>LG,LT
Veldheer>>>>>C, LT
Walker>>>>>>>RT, LG
Satelle>>>>>>C,RG,LG
Loper>>>>>>>>LG, RG, RT, LT
Barnes>>>>>>>LT, RT
Pears>>>>>>>>TE, RT, LT
Campbell with the least experience, will be on the roster, but rarely suited up for game days.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Dude I aint wrong it’s the way they use the terminology now and why do you care………move on. They call anything a NT now so if you think I’m wrong then that’s fine by me. But stop bothering me about already.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Just LOSE……..cryyyyyyy babbbbbbyyyyyyy cryyyyyy babbbbbyyyyyy
September 4th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
BHP ever heard of that song “You Got Going in Circles”?……..that is what you are doing now……denial is an ugly thing buddy. youre better than that
September 4th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
“You Got Me Going In Circles”*
September 4th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Loper was maulin people down field on a couple of series…worthy of back up role Imo….I think we have a shot at the Afc west.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
PD81……cal up 21 to zip
September 4th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Rich510……i believe so as well
September 4th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Just re-watched the late hit by Tony Pigagusa on Rich Gannon. That fat b@stard needs his B@lls cut off.
Hey PiggyGoosa, go eat some more Spaghetti.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
workerb….vomit…choke……choke….vomit…….
September 4th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Priest
You have the harsh comments coming your way. You always feel, your right and know more than any of us who frequent this blog.
The part that PO’s the blog is when, you call people with different opinions than yours, IDIOT,MORON, STUPID, AND DON’T KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT, AND YOUR, flippant retorts, I know the employees at 1200 Harbor Parkway, and you source them all the time.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
OK let me worry about it…. I know what I’m talking you’re listening to a coach talk to a member of the media. Go talk to a DC who’s been around and they’ll ALL tell you playing DT in a 4/3 is very different from playing DT in a 3/4. Ask anyone!!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
While the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff continues to maintain there is no depth chart, free agent Daniel Loper is getting an awful lot of time at left guard with the No. 1 offense. In his four-year career, Loper has just one career start (a 2007 playoff game), but the Lions viewed him as a starter as soon as they signed him.
Loper played for the Tennessee Titans so Lions head coach Jim Schwartz knows him very well. Schwartz has repeatedly said that Loper was capable of playing any of the guard or tackle spots but there was always somebody just a little bit better in front of him.
That hasn’t been the case with the left guard spot in Detroit, which has been a revolving door for several years. Loper will have to continue to prove that he belongs in that position – and reject some notions that a veteran tackle might get moved inside. Loper has some positives, though. At 6-6 and 320 pounds, he has the size to deal with the bigger defensive tackles in the league and, because of his abilities as a tackle, he’s a better pass protector than most guards.
There could be some shuffling along the offensive line before training camp is over and the only guy who looks like he has a job nailed down is center Dominic Raiola. Loper, like the rest of the “starting” crew will have a lot to prove when camp starts.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Tell us workerb, once you get your face off the toilet and stop heaving, how many receptions is JLH good for this YEAR? 10? 15? 19?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Cut JLH , cut T. Howard, no waaaay ,LOL! My boys are still there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
priesttj Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
OK let me worry about it…. I know what I’m talking you’re listening to a coach talk to a member of the media. Go talk to a DC who’s been around and they’ll ALL tell you playing DT in a 4/3 is very different from playing DT in a 3/4. Ask anyone!!
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Very true Priest. Why is this even an issue? Did someone say it was the same? Did Brien really say that?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Waddup nation….
Our boy Veldheer granted a lot of wishes. Now it’s Campbell’s turn to take Carlisle’s gig, or maybe we play Satele at RG until that happens. Regardless, JC will have at least 1.5 more seconds in the pocket now. Time to bop that Cube “Good Day”!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Well I for one am ready to kick the snott outta Tenn.
Love Scott back to DE full time. Show the coaches are sitting there with there head up their arsses.
Henderson making the team was obvious. Bryant at #3 was not going to get it done.
Wonder if Groves or Howard starts at WLB?
DMac and DHB are going to score every week!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Figurs, Loper & Howard?
Hmmmm
September 4th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
BHP is faded off his ass right now….put the drank down! I never said 3-4 and 4-3 was the same…..now you making stuff up! Lol but at least you are posting
September 4th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Eugene & Williams?
Hmmmmm
September 4th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
He caught more than DHB did last year! LOL !
September 4th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Just LOSE……..cryyyyyyyy babbbbbbyyyyyyy cryyyyyy babbbbbyyyyyyyy
September 4th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
It’s a great Saturday to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?
I don’t get what all the arguin’s about re: Campbell vs Grads…Campbell’s earned the starter’s job. He stays the starter until he either a) gets hurt, or b) plays the team to a poor record.
It’s not conceivable to me that JCampbell will hold this Offense back…but it is more than likely that he will become injured, even for just a few plays, this season.
The thing about Campbell and Grads is they both know the Offense well, and both have the Offense responding to their individual styles and skills.
We’re a fortunate team @ starting QB. What a thing to be able to say, finally. Barring a complete meltdown, JCampbell will hang onto the role until and unless he gets hurt…then, if Grads plays well, and the team wins, it’ll be tough to sit him. Win-win, baby.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Wassup Rock !!!!
Surprise visit.
How about Miller, JLH, Figurs, AND Ford all making the team?
Crazy!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Chargerchoke……..Just LOSE wants JLH to fail as well as Big John so his selfish motives can be met
September 4th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Yoman Figures dont surprise me he is are number 1 kickoff return man.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Stefen Wisniewski, C/G, Penn State – Scouting Report
Height: 6-3. Weight: 298.
Projected 40 Time: 5.13.
Projected Round (2011): 1-2.
4/4/10: Had a great year, qualifying for the All-Big Ten First Team.
2/10/09: Despite missing some time with a bum knee, Stefen Wisniewski was still voted to the All-Big Ten Second Team.
10/24/09: Like Kris O’Dowd, Stefan Wisniewski would be a top center prospect in the 2010 NFL Draft.
7/28/08: Stefen Wisniewski moved his way into the starting lineup in the middle of his true freshman year.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Just LOSE……..cryyyyyyyy babbbbbbyyyyyyy cryyyyyy babbbbbyyyyyyyy
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That’s all you got? You’ve gone from sad to pathetic. Clean up the vomit workerb. You smell bad.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Mr. Davis,
You & Hue Jax need to fly TJ Whosurmama in and throw that legendary Raider charm on him ASAP! Wtf are we waiting on??? Chaz “dont squeeze the” Schillens cant be relied upon. We need a quality posession reciever (other than Miller). TJ has a solid set of hands, runs great routes & could share his wealth of knowledge/experience w/ the younglings. Get it done!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
In Fact that IMO is what saved Big John Henderson it’s obvious the Raiders are going to play a lot more 3/4 alignment. Otherwise there is no reason to keep Big John over Joseph. Unless the 3/4 was going to be a huge part of the scheme this year.
They can go with Houston TK and Seymour front3 or Houston Big John and Seymour. While big John aint going to provide much push he can hold the point. It makes a lot of sense.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Best thing about T.J.’s deal is Seattle still has to eat the big bucks, and we can get him for the low. Pretty confident that Al is already getting it done. The kid grew up a Raider’s fan and Hue has coached him before
September 4th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Chargerchoke……..Just LOSE wants JLH to fail as well as Big John so his selfish motives can be met
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come on workerb, you are now beginning to come off crazy like pedochet. I hope JLH catches 60 balls and ten scores and the Raider run defense is top 3 with Henderson starting and the team goes 12-4. But what I have seen is JLH and his 15 receptions a year picking right up where he left off, and John Henderson getting NO PUSH. Which means, as soon as 79 comes in, they audible to a pass play, wait 25 seconds for someone to uncover while John catches his breath, and pick us apart. (See TD pass Whiner preseason game.)
September 4th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Javon Walker just cut by the Vikes…
he said it fealt like getting “hit by a brick”.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Seth Olsen cut by @sses.
Olsen was the Broncos’ fourth-round pick last year, but after playing with the first team at left guard early in the offseason, he was replaced first by rookie Zane Beadles, then by veteran Stanley Daniels.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
priesttj Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
In Fact that IMO is what saved Big John Henderson it’s obvious the Raiders are going to play a lot more 3/4 alignment. Otherwise there is no reason to keep Big John over Joseph. Unless the 3/4 was going to be a huge part of the scheme this year.
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You are probably right. John Henderson might be the best short yardage DL in the league. But with the league moving more and more to the passing game, Henderson better improve his pass rush skills or become extinct.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
My initial claim months back was that Troy Smith would be battling it out with Jamarcus Russell for a UFC starting gig.
Looking closer and closer to nailing that one as well.
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I have to admit you did call it…. We will see if he lands on another team….
September 4th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
You did say that there is a NT in the 4/3 right well there definitely is a NT in the 3/4 so are they the same position? Or are they different? and If they are different in what way are they different? since I’m in denial.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
JUST LOSE……..cryyyyyyyy babbbbbbyyyyyy cryyyyyyyy babbbbbbbyyyyyyy
September 4th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# VanHeathen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Javon Walker just cut by the Vikes…
he said it fealt like getting “hit by a brick”.
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He probably meant “felt like getting hit with a champagne bottle. An empty champagne bottle.” Then robbed.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
3-4 ????
Now that would be some $hy… Talk about sly fox. I don’t think we saw one 3-4 look this preseason.
Nahhh …
I think Houston is going to play a lot with Seymour and Kelly and either Shaugnessy or Scott rushing the passer.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
workerb: vommmmittttt…….choking….urrrgh….choke……heave…
September 4th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Nothing wrong with giving JLH another year…but this is it. He’s just now ready to come into his own as a MATURE receiver. He’s not expected to be the focal point of this Offense, so he just needs to perform when called upon. This is the time for the game to “click” for young WR’s, and if it does for JLH he’ll be great. I’d hate to see a talent like JLH go breakout for someone else.
Jacoby Ford? Maybe this year’s Louis Murphy?
T.J. Houshyermama? YES please, Mr. Davis!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Just Win Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# VanHeathen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Javon Walker just cut by the Vikes…
he said it fealt like getting “hit by a brick”.
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He probably meant “felt like getting hit with a champagne bottle. An empty champagne bottle.” Then robbed.
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I think he got violated too.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
BHP is at it again! They got MVP chants! I got BHP chant……BHP! BHP! BHP!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Derrick Burgess done in New England
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 4, 2010 5:15 PM ET
The New England Patriots have seen enough of Derrick Burgess.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Patriots will cut Burgess today.
The 32-year-old Burgess had five sacks last year, his only season with the Patriots. Although he recorded 16 sacks in 2005, Burgess has steadily declined as a pass rusher since then and become even more of a liability against the run.
Albert Breer of the Boston Globe pointed out after the preseason finale that the Giants consistently had success running at Burgess, and that he wasn’t generating much of a pass rush, either. And now he’s done in New England.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
lot of people don’t think nick miller should of stuck. Seems to make plays. Could be a wayne chrebet type?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Nothing wrong with giving JLH another year…but this is it.
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Didn’t we say that last year?
It’s his job to lose as they say. Certainly will get every chance the first couple of weeks to solidify that #4 WR position.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Big John made it because we need a guy who isnt a 3 tech…..Joseph is a UT plain and simple! BHP you are the best!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Derrick Burgess done in New England on his way to the UFL
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 4, 2010 5:15 PM ET
September 4th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Derrick Burgess done in New England
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 4, 2010 5:15 PM ET
The New England Patriots have seen enough of Derrick Burgess.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Patriots will cut Burgess today.
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Where are the clowns who claim Bellichik keeps taking advantage of Big Al? Where are they right now?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Bobby Carpenter is no longer a St Louis Ram
September 4th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
sam williams pro bowl locker room man. at least he’s good for something, other than being al’s scholarship player. what a wasted spot. never makes any plays, does he ever get his name called on tv for making a tackle?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
I like NMILLER, he is a maker… Hopefully he does that in the real…
September 4th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Just LOSE still crying? Someone change that little guy’s huggies….wonder was it number one or number two
September 4th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
just win really? are you one of al’s propagandists?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
burgess didn’t want to play anymore, simple as that.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
# Hobs Gnarly Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
burgess didn’t want to play anymore, simple as that.
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Then why did Burgess not just retire? Why did he go thru an entire camp just to be cut?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Yeah thec…..nikki is the x factor
September 4th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Best thing about T.J.’s deal is Seattle still has to eat the big bucks, and we can get him for the low. Pretty confident that Al is already getting it done. The kid grew up a Raider’s fan and Hue has coached him before
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I sure hope they’re at least taking their best shot at him. He would come in and immediately be our most reliable reciever, other than miller. If we do bring him in, I would have no problem saying so long to figurs, nick miller or even JLH – he hasn’t been anything close to ‘08 since ‘08. TJ to the Raiders, get it done!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Burgess was a LDE wimp scared to play RDE in Oakland and sucked vs run…..never liked him
September 4th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
# Hobs Gnarly Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
just win really? are you one of al’s propagandists?
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Naaa Hobs. Just stating the facts. New England Idiots traded a 3rd rounder and a 4th I believe for that crybaby Burgess. One of the great modern day football swindles right there
September 4th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
OK, now that we have a very strong idea what the 2010 roster will be (barring trades and pick ups), let’s compare the 2010 squad to the 2009 squad and speculate if we’ve improved enough to return to our rightful place atop the AFC West.
QB: No JaMoron = vast improvement. Personally, I think Grads should be the starter, but even if it’s JC, we’re much better.
RB: Add Bennett, Rock, subtract Fargas. More time for Bush and a healthy McFadden (I still think he can be a force if used properly) = improvement.
WR, TE: Not much change here. Watkins gone, add Ford, Figurs, N.Miller. WR’s very green, but also show great promise. Another years experience and a real QB throwing to them should result in much better production from this unit. Z. Miller very solid. Stewart no loss.
OL: Add V, Campbell, Loper. Walker replaces Corn Green. Hopefully a healthy Gallery. Besides V at center not much immediate help compared to end of 2009. Still a very worrisome unit.
DL: Add Houston, Henderson. Subtract Richardson. Wouldn’t underestimate impact Houston will have. Expect strong year from M. Shaughn. This unit should be more versatile and improved esp if R. Seymoure plays up to capability week in and out.
LB: The most revamped unit on the team. Kirk goes, McClain, Kam Wimbly, Groves in. Questions remain about coverage ability but little doubt these guys are going to really bring the heat if Al turns them loose. Should be stronger against the run and added pass rushing versatility will present problems for oppossing O’s
DB, S: Many familiar faces augmented by what appears to be a stellar draft class. Nice depth. Can MM cover well enough to see more field time ? If so, expect some old fashioned Raid intimidation. CJ or Routt at RCB appears to be the big question, one of them must step up. This unit has not secured enough interceptions in the past, this might be the year that changes.
K,P : No need to improve the NFL’s best tandem. Kick coverage shakey in pre-season expect marked improvement now that roster is finalized.
Prognosis: Little doubt this is a much improved team, not only due to addition, but mostly subtraction. Dumping JaMoron was vital. Will come down to OL providing the time and holes necessary to score points. Not convinced enough has been done for that to dramatically improve. If Raids can score points they will be there at the end.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Figurs is an aggressive returner. Just what the doctor ordered. He’s got lots of room to grow as a WR, too.
If and when the Raiders WR’s come into their own…especially if it happens at close to the same time for them as a group…we’ll be set there for a decade.
Similar things are happening on the O-line, D-line, and at DB.
Don’t look now…but Al Davis just might be building a GREAT team from the wreckage.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Jersey……who was 08 besides miller? Most everyone on offense gets a pass becuz of u know who…..ppl gotta understand no one had a chance last year at skills positions……JLH just fine just watch
September 4th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Answer the question Brien? are they the same or are they different? I know what Joseph is I don’t need yu to tell me. I also know what position big John plays and both he and Joseph play the same position in our scheme except occasinally Joseph switched to 3tech on short yardage.
Also we did show a 3/4 in the preseason on some passing downs when we went to max coverage.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
After the Cardinals practiced against the Titans in Nashville recently, Matt Leinart stood in front of a group of reporters, telling them that despite the Cards’ offensive struggles of the first two preseason games, “We are so close.”
Turns out Leinart was close – to the end of his time with the Cardinals.
The next morning, the quarterback depth chart was shuffled, with Leinart demoted behind Derek Anderson. Slightly more than a week later – Saturday – Leinart was no longer a Card, having been cut.
“For both parties,” Whisenhunt acknowledged, “this was the best direction to go.”
To get to the 53-man roster limit, the Cardinals also waived/injured running back Alfonso Smith (neck) and linebacker Chris Johnson (ankle). Those moves, though, were just small postscripts on the story long percolating toward a predictable ending.
The Cardinals tried to trade Leinart, but Whisenhunt said nothing materialized.
Leinart did not return a message Saturday, but said after Thursday night’s preseason finale he could only wait to see what happened.
“I’ve already said what I had to say about the situation,” Leinart said, adding, “I just want to play and have a chance to play.”
It wasn’t going to be in Arizona. Max Hall impressed too much – Whisenhunt named Hall, the undrafted rookie out of BYU, his backup to Anderson – and the Cards didn’t want to lose John Skelton by trying to slip him through waivers and on the practice squad.
Those will be the Cards’ three quarterbacks, Whisenhunt said. They will not chase a veteran backup.
Leinart wasn’t going to fit as a backup, either. He felt he had earned the right to at least have a chance to start after being the backup to Kurt Warner the last two years and was angry about the demotion. When Anderson retained the No. 1 spot after the Chicago preseason game, Leinart said again in stronger terms he had outplayed Anderson in the preseason and should be the starter.
But Whisenhunt maintained the decision wasn’t based on the last few weeks.
“This process what not about two weeks into camp or two preseason games,” Whisenhunt said. “It was a complete body of work over a period of time.”
Leinart, the team’s No. 1 pick in 2006, finished his Cardinal career by completing 340 of 595 passes for 3,893 yards, 14 touchdowns and 20 interceptions in 29 appearances and 17 starts. He was the starter going into 2007 before getting breaking his collarbone in the fifth game and then couldn’t hold off Kurt Warner the following preseason.
By the time the 2010 preseason had ended, Leinart was ready to move along.
Whisenhunt complemented Leinart for Leinart’s professionalism Saturday, when Whisenhunt told him he was being cut. Leinart also said he had grown as a player under this staff, and “it meant a lot to hear him say that,” Whisenhunt said.
Now Whisenhunt turns to Anderson, a quarterback with a checkered past of production.
“I realize he went to the Pro Bowl … and there has been a lot of other conversation about him as a quarterback,” Whisenhunt said. “But I think we are judging it based on what we have seen. He has improved dramatically.”
Whisenhunt also said he was “as comfortable as I can be with a rookie as my backup quarterback.”
In both cases, that comfort had to be better than what Whisenhunt felt for Leinart, who is free to sign with any other team. Whisenhunt declined to talk specifically of what Leinart was “missing” for him to have become the Cardinals’ starter, although “I do believe he can play in this league.”
Just not in Arizona.
“It wasn’t about how quickly this all transpired,” Whisenhunt said. “It was about what I thought was best for our team.”
September 4th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
BoJacks Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Nope. CAmpbell is at least a year away. He is horrible right now
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# Thec07 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Thats what the blog pro’s, and personalities were saying about V….
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Nah, with Veldamort, you could see that he could physically matchup with an occasional mental lapse. With Campbell, even though he has physical gifts, there are too many times when someone is putting him on the ground or he makes a soft Satele-like block.
He definitely needs more nasty to make an impact this year.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
he had to be coaxed back, he wanted to retire.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Yea Jersey, I hear ya. That would make the holiday weekend perfect. If anything, he can be the vet who teaches the youngins the tricks they need to succeed in this league.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Just LOSE still crying? Someone change that little guy’s huggies….wonder was it number one or number two
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Jesus workerb, this is all you got? You are just swirling around the toilet like your own drunken puke. At least spew something with chunks in it, not just bile. Here, I’ll help you: Why don’t you claim that I wanted us to trade Dmac and Lamarr Houston to the Vikings for Sage Rosenfels, only because Rosenfels is white. Why don’t you try that idiocy?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
BHP…..please one more long post before you leave….you are a star and your public is calling!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
# Hobs Gnarly Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
he had to be coaxed back, he wanted to retire.
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Didn’t hear that, but I don’t deny it either.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
An NFL source said the deal is done between the Vikings and T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Gotta run…
It’s a great day to be a Raiders fan! Isn’t it?!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
yeah and you’re scared….
September 4th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
At least we now have a complete roster.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Figurs is an aggressive returner. Just what the doctor ordered. He’s got lots of room to grow as a WR, too.
If and when the Raiders WR’s come into their own…especially if it happens at close to the same time for them as a group…we’ll be set there for a decade.
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Im not yet sold on Figurs in either capacity. & we’ve been saying “if” about these recievers for too long in my book. Bring in TJ for cheap production & veteran leadership.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
In Seattle, they are saying that Housh had to go b/c he was a bad influence on the young WRs.
Whatever that means….
September 4th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
BHP simple……in 3-4 the guy doesnt have same people playing next to him or behind him…..for example you think shaughnessy plays 5 tech at all? the UT that is next to him in 4-3 is DE in 3-4 playing 5 tech as well…….shall i go on? this is too easy
September 4th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Chad Pennington has a bazooka for an arm compared to Leinart.
Totally a product of the great USC team that surrounded him.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Now in 4-3 someone like john has rde next to him to smack qb blindside…..big john takes up c and lg allow ing UT one on one with rg….unlike we saw last year
September 4th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Bhp……u ever see willIams brothers in minny in the 4-3? who is pass rusher and who is run stuffer?
September 4th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
BhP…..the NT in 3-4 also has two ILBs behind him unlike 4-3
September 4th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
You talk this bs…..are DEs in 3-4 same as DEs in 4-3? Hoow about OLBs? I’ll wait
September 4th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
BoJacks Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
In Seattle, they are saying that Housh had to go b/c he was a bad influence on the young WRs.
Whatever that means….
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I dont worry too much about that. Hue should have a good read on him as to whether or not he’ll be a good fit for us. And worse case scenario, he gets out of line, cut him. Seatle is on the hook for the difference of his salary under $8 mil. Win-win, imho
September 4th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Bhp its sad cuz i do like you becuz u are old school raiders but u refuse to acknowledge about being wrong on the NT issue
September 4th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Son you are confused as hell, Shuaughnessy is a 5tech DE that is what he is. The DE in a 4/3 are 5techs both of them. The RDT is a 3tech the LDT is a 1tech or so called NT.
In the 3/4 the NT is flanked by two 5techs that’s why I say what I say the NT in a 3/4 is a very different technigue than in a 4/3. His respnsibility is to hold the POA so everyone else can make plays. That’s why Hayneswoth doesn’t want to play in that alignment it’s way too physically demanding while a so-called NT in a 4/3 has alot more help and in most cases he has 1gap respnsibilities.
Big difference betwen the two NT’s…………….period
September 4th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Figurs or Eugene to get cut…
September 4th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
BHP DEFENSES…are a unit and must play together….if scheme is different then responsiblities change……but when a NT in 4-3 is out there he for sure is fukin with the LG and C….i mean in 3-4 they not expecting the guy to make any plays just plug up the hole. 4-3 they will expect some plays
September 4th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Chad Pennington has a bazooka for an arm compared to Leinart.
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It’s true. Leinerts passes are like balloons out there. In college football that might work, but no way at the professional level. As for Tebow…….
September 4th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Quarterback Patrick Ramsey was released by the New Orleans Saints late Friday night, and rookie quarterback Chase Daniel has landed a roster spot as Drew Brees’ backup for the defending Super Bowl Champions.
Daniel caught on fast in learning the offense of Sean Payton and had a great preseason, throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns against three interceptions. Daniel completed 31 of 48 passes (64.6 percent).
Ramsey wasn’t all that bad, either. He completed 28 of 45 passes for 400 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
The move would indicated that the Saints like what they saw in Daniel and the potential he has to develop.
Daniel, 23, is eight years younger than Ramsey and will have plenty of time to grow under Payton and Brees’ tutelage.
Read more: http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2010/saints-release-ramsey-rookie-daniel-wins-backup-qb-job/#ixzz0ybIB47ST
September 4th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Hahahahahahahahaha BHp you telling matt shaughnessy can play 3-4 DE? My god please stop old man
September 4th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
BHP you are crazy and are a bigger drunk than me
September 4th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Now that is more closer to the truth. The 3/4 NT is responsible for both Agaps that’s why they call it 2gap responsibility. Everyone else has to make the plays while he takes on th focal point of the offense. That is why they call it the Nose Tackle. In the 4/3 they split that responsiblity somewhat.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
And BHP come on and use the hyphen please…..3-4 not 3/4 lol
September 4th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
ESPN’s Adam Schefter also passes along word that the Raiders “listened to offers” Saturday for linebacker Thomas Howard and cornerback Chris Johnson, yet didn’t pull the trigger. Howard is a nickel ‘backer. Johnson has lost his starting job to Stanford Routt.
In addition, the Raiders have announced that 6-foot-8 rookie Jared Veldheer will be his starting center. So Oakland may rack up double-digit losses again, but at least Al Davis can boast that he has the tallest center in football.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Bhp why the fuk u think haynesworth didnt want to play in 3-4 defense? He virtually feels he wont make enough plays
September 4th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
ESPN’s Adam Schefter also passes along word that the Raiders “listened to offers” Saturday for linebacker Thomas Howard and cornerback Chris Johnson, yet didn’t pull the trigger. Howard is a nickel ‘backer. Johnson has lost his starting job to Stanford Routt.
In addition, the Raiders have announced that 6-foot-8 rookie Jared Veldheer will be his starting center. So Oakland may rack up double-digit losses again, but at least Al Davis can boast that he has the tallest center in football.
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F Alice shatner…
September 4th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Son you are confused as hell, Shuaughnessy is a 5tech DE that is what he is. The DE in a 4/3 are 5techs both of them. The RDT is a 3tech the LDT is a 1tech or so called NT.
In the 3/4 the NT is flanked by two 5techs that’s why I say what I say the NT in a 3/4 is a very different technigue than in a 4/3. His respnsibility is to hold the POA so everyone else can make plays. That’s why Hayneswoth doesn’t want to play in that alignment it’s way too physically demanding while a so-called NT in a 4/3 has alot more help and in most cases he has 1gap respnsibilities.
Big difference betwen the two NT’s…………….period
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After enduring all the bu11s1t you were spewing about the situation at center, and how you KNOW more than anyone else on this blog. Then being completely a$$ backwards, why is anyone going to take anything you say even slightly serious.
You crack me up.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Seattle OL coach Alex Gibbs, an all-time great assistant coach, abruptly resigned a week before Seahawks opening game. More at ESPN.com
September 4th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Do people actually WATCH the games? Do they READ / LISTEN to what coaches say?
Scott played as much time at DE this preseason as Wimbley did. So….what? Houston, Matt S, Wimbley and Scott are all “full-time” DE? Groves (WLB) and Brown (SLB) must be our starters then while Scott and Whimbley ride the pine?
Cable said the same thing about Scott as he said about Whimbley after the Chicago game.
Watch the shock and dismay when Scott starts at WLB next week and rushes from DE in passing situations – JUST LIKE 09.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Go Pete Carroll… LOL
September 4th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Lol BHP too funny
September 4th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
The Vikings have signed T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a source tells FOX6 Sports in Milwaukee.
rotoworld
September 4th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Coach on Wheels i agree but at same time scott looks lost sometimes…..but as i said in his defense he just started LB less than a year ago
September 4th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Man id love to knock adam schefter out….double digit losses? how about saints or colts as well doing that? everyone is 0-0 and is even until week 1 is over
September 4th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Bauce – plus they are going to put him at DE on obvious passing downs which is smart since his coverage is weak.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Hearing Seahawks traded for Stacy Andrews
September 4th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
The 3/4 doesn’t ask the NT to make plays and Haynesworth is smart enough to know he’ll virtually dissappear in that scheme. You don’t hear NT’s name called very often unless the C is getting trucked.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Anyways its been fun yall but i been on here too long….time to go check out this beautiful east bay day! BHP you still da man……..JUST WIN
September 4th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Who say’s AD doesn’t have a sence of humor, Burgess to NE, but what scares me the most, say by a miracle we win the SB this year, Cable is not only “Coach of the Year”, but the greatest comback coach ever. Scary!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Who say’s AD doesn’t have a sence of humor, Burgess to NE, but what scares me the most, say by a miracle we win the SB this year, Cable is not only “Coach of the Year”, but the greatest comback coach ever. Scary!!!!
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Only team to win a SB as a wild card, so anything s possible…
September 4th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
In addition, the Raiders have announced that 6-foot-8 rookie Jared Veldheer will be his starting center. So Oakland may rack up double-digit losses again, but at least Al Davis can boast that he has the tallest center in football.
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Actually Evan Silva of pft said this part. He also said the Raiders were celler dwellers of the AFC West.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
COW, what are your thougts about veldheer sarting at C?
September 4th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Yeah I read the article it was silva not shatner…
September 4th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
The 3/4 doesn’t ask the NT to make plays and Haynesworth is smart enough to know he’ll virtually dissappear in that scheme. You don’t hear NT’s name called very often unless the C is getting trucked.
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An exceptional football mind at work.
Explain the obvious more please.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
silva was actually checked by some raider fans who posted…
September 4th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
COW
They’re trying to maximize the ability of these guy’s as much as they can. We are going to see some funky alignments and they’re going to bring the house at times. I can’t wait to see from week to week how they deploy the talent. Even on the backend they are ging to give multiple looks.
I also think you’ll see as many as 5-6 WR’s active on game day. It’s ging to be an all out attack on some teams if they see on film that they can’t handle it.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Get rid of figurs, and sign houshmandzadeh. Trade huff, and cj for jared gaither and we’re sb bound baby!!!! lol jp 10 win bound i mean.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# Just Win Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
You are probably right. John Henderson might be the best short yardage DL in the league. But with the league moving more and more to the passing game, Henderson better improve his pass rush skills or become extinct.
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Henderson will help us defend the run if he’s used properly. That’s his specialty, and his value to the d-line. As long as he can hold the point of attack and clog the middle, he’s doing his part.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Final cut?
September 4th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Vikings have released Javon Walker.
And signed TZ Whosyourmama according to some.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I look forward to teams stacking the box…I want the 8 in the box look we saw the last couple of seasons…
September 4th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
08:42 AM ET 09.04 | Reports began to surface Friday evening that teams were talking to the Cowboys about running back Marion Barber. The team’s response? Cowboys officials say there have been no substantive talks involving Barber. He is not close to being traded and the club isn’t looking to move him.
Dallas Morning News
September 4th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Seahawks assistant Alex Gibbs resigns
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 4, 2010 6:15 PM ET
In a surprising move just eight days before the season opener, Seahawks offensive line coach Alex Gibbs has resigned.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Gibbs’ resignation was abrupt, and it’s not quite clear why he did it.
However, Schefter notes that some think Gibbs may have resigned as a response to some of Seattle’s recent roster moves. It’s also possible that Gibbs, who announced his retirement in 2007 only to return to coaching in 2008, feels burned out.
But whatever the reasons, just eight months after Pete Carroll called hiring Gibbs an “outstanding achievement,” Carroll now needs to find a competent replacement
September 4th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I think we stand pat with the current group of WR’s…
September 4th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
75, too funny! lmao
September 4th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Gotta go hit some fastballs at the cage….
You guys enjoy the day…
1 NATION….
September 4th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Gibb’s quit cause he was Raiderized!
September 4th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
# Thec07 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
J Hill Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Who are the 5 Best Raider Olinemen???
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Henderson-Gallery-Veldheer-Walker-Barnes
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I feel that JHill….
By game 5
Henderson-Gallery-Veldheer-Walker-Campbell
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J Hill and Thec, I like both of these combinations.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Breaking News: Seahawks Release JP Losman
September 4th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Nose Tackle smoze tackle!
YOU asked B to move on from this HOURS ago, but you are still here trying to educate us.
Who the heck cares man? Nosetackle smowstackle.
Kelly, Seymour, Henderson and Bryant are going to all get snaps at DT for us. I think we’ll be just fine!
September 4th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Hawks coming appart at the seams, Raiderized!
September 4th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
So are we not gonna make any moves?
September 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
PD81, don’t see a reason to, V in the middle solves a lot of problems, and Cambell to RT, even backup, solves more, imo
September 4th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Chargers dumped WR’s Seyi Ajirotutu & Josh Reed
also CB Nathan Vasher…
should we be interested in any of these guys ???
September 4th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
follow me now:
Raiders cut Jay Richardson… Redskins traded Justin Tyron to the Colts… Redskins need a DB… Raiders’ Bryant might be on IR… Raiders make a trade for Albert Haynesworth (offer Huff or Johnson plus T. Howard who would be a better fit in a 3-4)
just speculating.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Should we go after pick up C Hartwig?
September 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
RRS, Seyi maybe, do you see a fit, don’t think Chas is gonna make it all year….
September 4th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
# 860Todd Christensen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
PD81, don’t see a reason to, V in the middle solves a lot of problems, and Cambell to RT, even backup, solves more, imo
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I agree. Our biggest problems were on the right side. Center, Guard, and Right Tackle.
Veldheer fixes the center position. Now if we move Walker to guard, that’s an upgrade over Carlisle, and then Barnes or Campbell at RT is an upgrade at Walker in my opinion.
Honestly I would still like to see Gaither at one of the Tackle spots, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
ARM, there are things going on that we haven’t knowledge of, our whole pre could of been a bluff, and things are already in motion, see if we are interested in the dropped players will tell a lot…imho
September 4th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Bush absence could be lengthy
Michael Bush | Raiders may be on the lookout for other options at RB.
September 4th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Gibb’s quit cause he was Raiderized!
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Explain.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
The list and a little more…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/pre_season_2010
Pears has played like total dog **** this off season. Just horrible. Guesz he makes it cuz he’ll be T eligible in big packages.
Wonder if he lines up at FB sometimes to this year?
Wonder if Lamarr Houston does too?
September 4th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Raiders Nation is back, opposing teams can’t game play against the lowly Raiders who have crept back, stunned opponents, these opposing teams thought going to Oakville was an easy W, The Nation has turned the corner, the RATS are deserting the ship!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I have alot of faith in Veldheer but dont think that fixes the whole O-Line Carlisle is a hazard and Campbell wont start this year
September 4th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Raiders listened to trade offers for LB Thomas Howard and CB Chris Johnson but, at least for time being, opted against trading them
-Adam Schefter
September 4th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
My guess, Cambell limited time, experience, work him in this year. They have a lot of 2 position players, can rest A team, A team is fresh all game, less injuries, A team is gonna be busy this year….Good Thing!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
RRS, new England? They let a lot go, just wonderin…
September 4th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Im scared if Carlisle is A team
September 4th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Im scared if Carlisle is A team
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WORD!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Bobby Carpenter anyone?
September 4th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
We should pick up a guard… Seriously some1 needs to make some moves…..
September 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Guy Whimper anyone?
September 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
PD, Dirty, reliable backup, just hoping, I think we see a new and different Raider team this year, gonna shake things up, every pre game was a little different look, I’m adding up what I saw, this is exciting!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
mild surprise they got cut:
Stewart
Lawton
Watkins
Richardson
Morris
Cooper
Joseph
mild surprise they made the team:
Figurs
Loper
J. Henderson
Howard
R. Brown
Williams
Eugene
September 4th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Tom Zbikowski anyone?
September 4th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Vikings have not signed Houshmandzadeh
Posted by Mike Florio on September 4, 2010 7:04 PM ET
So as I walked out of 30 Rock after proclaiming to the Notre Dame halftime audience that neither the Bengals nor the Vikings are interested in receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, I started to get e-mails from readers regarding a report from FOX 6 in Wisconsin, which cited a source who said that Houshmandzadeh had joined the Vikings.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, it hasn’t happened.
The source didn’t say that it would never happen, but it hasn’t happened yet.
Houshmandzadeh was a hot commodity in March 2009, generating big-money offers from the Vikings, Seahawks, and Bengals. But the football-watching world quickly learned that T.J. loves him some him — and that he loves to talk about how much he wants the ball.
Not coincidentally, the market for his services has gone dry.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
FB Dennis Morris ??
September 4th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
COW, what are your thougts about veldheer sarting at C?
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I said this was happening right after the Seattle game and it makes sense.
IF Satele is better than Veldheer right now it isn’t by much. So, it is reasonable to think Veldheer will be better than Satele with some experience. That being the case, why wait? PLUS, Satele has missed games injured all his career. That means Veldheer is likely to start soon anyway.
A third consideration is Bruce Campbell. By the time he is ready, he himself says it’s a ways off, then Veldheer will have some experience instead of two newbies playing their first game together.
Don’t forget the team wants more power. Veldheer gives you that NOW. His pain will be learning blitz reads.
The team now has 4/5 of their line being former OT. All these guys were studs at some level so they can (are in Gallery’s case) thrive at the easier C and G spots. BTW – If BC ends up at RG you have 5 OTs and with Pears as a power TE – 6 OTs on the field. Could be awesome.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Foorball like life is a learning experience. Some guys missed an assignment, blew a call, wrong angle of attack, and everyone in here wants their head. I see it as they learned something, this makes them better, smarter, add up mistakes, this makes knowledge. We have a lot of Rook’s performing well for us now, that was a good draft, but they have to learn, and we are looking good!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
DHB will be the man this year….Believe me guys have some faith
September 4th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
COW, my thoughts exactly, good to see I’m not the only one seeing it!:)
September 4th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
release figurs and loper sign bobby mccray
September 4th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Reason for optimism –
Despite running vanilla plays against future foes, the offense finished the preseason 4th in the NFL. Preseason or not that is huge for a team with no offense in 7 years.
The much-criticized O-line allowed only 6 sacks in 4 games tying them for 8th best.
The defense dominated when the starters were in 3/4 of the games except two big runs. The red zone D held teams to mostly FGs.
The team went 3-4 in 09 after benching Jaslob. If they finished 09 a near-500 caliber, they could jump in ‘10.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Release Figurs and pick up Betty White I bet she wouldnt drop as many balls
September 4th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Riadergo, why, don’t see it? Explain, they are solid enough and part of the future for this young team.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
is loper practice squad elligable? maybe throw him there. didnt watch him in preseason to be honest with you. Figurs didnt impress me as a reciever or returner enough to keep around as the eigth man. Mccray adds depth and experience to a d line thats now very thin. i think cutting j rich was a mistake.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Figurs will retire a Raider…On the Tom Cable/Al Davis Scholarship
September 4th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
COW, the one thing no-one has said but me, we were putting points on the board every game. Lots of them from prior years. I know we have always won most games by 3 or less, but these kids never gave up, I like their style!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I think that we should have cut Eugene after last year the Ravens RB Mcgahee clubbed his ass like a punk…I wish Tonga would have made it he was a beast…Or we should have just cut Sam Williams I didnt even know he was still on the team….Oh yeah and Erik Pears is garbage too…Raider Nation!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Yea Cutting J Rich was a Mistake…Maybe were looking for a D-End trade or maybe were gonna make T.Scott play way more D-End and Keep Howard….Who knows were the Raider
September 4th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
WOW! What an off season.
The last time I posted was on draft day and was geeked with excitement. Suggested there could be 15 to 20 new faces on the 2010 roster. As it stands right now, there are 17 new faces with potentially a few more. That makes a 33% turnover from last year! Plenty of reason for optimism!
Go Raidas!
September 4th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
So who gets more carries this year, Bennett or Rock?
200+ carries went to Fargas last year, and with Bush already hurt and Darren the other “RB” for now, there may be more than that to go around.
September 4th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
After selecting his final roster Saturday, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum declared that the team is will “move forward” without holdout CB Darrelle Revis.
“Darrelle is not here, and we’ve planned accordingly,” the GM said. “We feel good about our depth at corner. We have six guys that can help us.” The Jets did keep six cornerbacks on the roster: Antonio Cromartie, Kyle Wilson, Dwight Lowery, Drew Coleman, Marquice Cole, and CB/S Brian Jackson.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
September 4th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
The Sam Williams saga continues…Sam is the Raiders Roth IRA, you keep investing that roster spot and eventually that untapped talent is just going to come out. That’s how I justify Sam Williams annual waste of a roster spot.
Al is an NFL icon but this one of those things that reminds you the man has lost a step or five in his old age(Understatement of the year alert).
September 4th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Todd – ditto. And our O was running basic stuff. PLUS guys like Watkins and Figures won’t be in playing, dropping 1st down passes.
Another little fact for the doom & gloom patrol – The Raiders D was #1 in stopping 3rd down conversions at 25%. Another huge weakness from b4 that looks better.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
COW, something is in the air…
September 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Todd – Elaborate!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Vegas, truthfully, I like each option, they’re rooks, let en shake out, but each had moments of Raiderdom, thats why they’re still here, give em a chance….
September 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Jeremy Ware, Stevie Brown were exciing to watch in teh preseason. I can see one of them starting B4 the season is over.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
I cant wait until we play the Titans……
September 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Suprised to see them cut Jay Richards. He should have stayed injured and let them place him on IR.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Believe the Hype on Stevie Brown
September 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Denver?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Y’all remember when Bush didn’t want to play fullback when he was healthy? Later admitted he wasn’t in game shape after it was noted he kept taking himself out. Dedicated himself this off-season to getting into better game shape. Now he is injured.
We don’t really have a good blocking fullback. What if Coach Cable reminds him of his re-dedication to staying in games shape and convinces him to play fullback until his left hand heals. Then….the training staff puts a big concrete club on that left hand to protect it….and Mike B. presents it rather forcefully to linebackers on running plays and to blitzers from any position on pass plays. Might even blow everyone’s mind and carry a ball in his right hand every once in a while. Voila! We have two fullbacks!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Veldheer… 6′8 C .. qb – 6′5 …. yea, not a problem.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
this is gonna be 1 LONG week until kick off…
September 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
SIGN HARTWIG!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Anyone know who the final cut was?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
That is going to be a tough game brotha but I really feel like we’re up for the task.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
COW, something is in the air…
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Yes. Over the years I’ve posted as objectively as I could about the team and that has meant plenty of negative posts but from benching JR and thru the draft, coach hirings, and roster cuts the team is doing stuff that makes sense. And it is showing results.
I’m excited about 2010.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Al Davis don’t need no stinking deadline.
He’ll tell the NFL who he has cut in his own sweet time.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Yea it’ll be tough but Im (Geeked) about this season and I cant wait to see this offense.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Final cut was Stevie Brown….. in favor of … *drum roll* ………. HIRAM EUGENE…. yea, this team is doing stuff that “makes sense”
September 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Priest, injuries aside, part of the game, This team is gonna get er done, there is something different, and I haven’t had any kool-aide yet, you got some?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Todd – Longtime Raider fan for life – Move to Denver 2 years ago. Fun being a Raider fan in Denver. Hate the Donks……..
September 4th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Two sources who reviewed game film of Washington’s preseason finale called Albert Haynesworth’s performance “awful,” as the $100 million defensive tackle played 49-of-55 defensive snaps against Arizona.
On the rare occasions he did play hard, Hayneworth reportedly “failed to adhere to the principles of the new 3-4 scheme.” At Saturday’s practice, Haynesworth was reportedly moved back to his pet peeve nose tackle spot, and removed from the nickel package. He’s now considered “highly unlikely” to be named a starter in Week 1, and may even be deactivated altogether.
Source: Washington Post
September 4th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Todd – The 46 legend or just a big fan of 46?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
I think the big difference on this team is leadership on both sides of the ball, and the swagger that Hue Jackson has brought to the entire team…been missing since we deported Chucky to the bucs.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
raidertay Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Jeremy Ware, Stevie Brown were exciing to watch in teh preseason. I can see one of them starting B4 the season is over.
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Oh yea? Who will Stevie Brown be starting for?
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PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Believe the Hype on Stevie Brown
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Hype? yea, alot of hype following that 7th round pick… Raiders sure believed it too….. In the form of a release.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Did they really cut stevie brown
September 4th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Denver, don’t recognize the nic, so I may be guarded or coy. I don’t spill, what is your ?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Stevie Brown made the 53
September 4th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Just look at Jerry’s OP for the list of who made the 53
September 4th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
WHY J RICH GOT CUT -
Okay, every spot is important. Either a starter, back-up, or developmental guy or ST player.
Jay Rich = none of the above.
Starting 1st down DE’s – Houston & Matt S.
Best pass rushers DE – Houston, Matt S, Wimbley, Scott
Short yardage – Houston, Kelly, Henderson, Seymour at DE – no J Rich
There just aren’t enough situations to play him and he isn’t developing like a Stevie Brown.
Just numbers.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Just curious what is in the air and if you are the legend? If your stuff is confidential, no problem! I have a feeling there is another big move or two before the season starts…….Bad nickname – Just a huge longtime fan of the Silver and Black.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Wrong… Stevie Brown was cut… look at Raiders.com the Roster has 54 men on it… Brown was cut.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Teabag – Source? Hopefully we can keep him on the PS, but unlikely….
September 4th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I hope we are looking around for more linemen, as our depth is really shaky. Loper replacing Morris I can live with and he is probably better, but Loper was cut by the Lions and yet he is good enough to make the Raiders? Pears has great size, but it looks like he is dumber than a bag of hammers. He is really frustrating to watch. Our best hope on the right side is that Bruce Campbell is a quick study and takes over RG or RT in the second half of the season. Barnes became invaluable after his performance at LT. I think he proved his point with Cable. Way to show up finally!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Wrong… Stevie Brown was cut… look at Raiders.com the Roster has 54 men on it… Brown was cut.
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So one from the list of 54 must go.
You say S Brown. Source?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
54 men , 5 safeties… Brown is gone… you will see.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
# Teabag Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
54 men , 5 safeties… Brown is gone… you will see.
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I think Eugene gets cut before Brown does…
September 4th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Brown is on the roster in the Raiders Website
September 4th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Denver, If you are for real, change the nic immediatly, any cred is lost. That doesn’t mean you don’t have the faith, but we are a tight group here, and you will need theropy for years to understand this.
Do not take this to heart, I’ve been trying to understand this team since 1964, but I’m still here. Can you do that? Do you bleed black? Do you wear the shild every day? Critics be damed? Answer rightly, I’ll tell you whats in the air!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
We’ve had good to decent defenses but we’ve NEVER had an offense capable of bringing us from behind in the 4th qrtr.This offenses is not only capable but will in many cases bring us from behind. This offense IMO is capable of blowing some teams out.
This is how I see the Titans game coming off. I see the Raiders going with a fast break offense with no-huttle and single back offense. This gives DMC a better chance to find open holes. They’re going to spread the Tiatns defense out and use sprintdraws and screens to DMC. It’s going to be a wide open attack ffensively.
On defense I see multiple coverages and fronts to confuse not only the QB but their blocking. They will spy VY with either Howard or someone else. It’s going to be all 11 men attacking CJ. They cannot let CJ get outside too often because when he does angles will not help you with his speed he has to funneled into the the middle where hopefully we have plenty of tacklers waiting. If he gets outside he just reads blocks to well he’ll cut it back and hurt you. He is the scarest HB I’ve seen since Barry Sanders.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
SAM WILLIAMS THANKS RANKIN
Why are Williams and Eugene around? Rankin. Ricky Brown, Condo, Williams and Eugene were the main guys you’d see stuffing kick returners as part of the #1 coverage unit.
Against the #2 unit SF and Seattle returners went wild. Cable said that 99-yard TD might have cost someone a job it did because Williams is still here as is Eugene.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
COW, Stevie Brown is being developed, give him time..
September 4th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Brown is on the roster in the Raiders Website
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5 safeties…………
September 4th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Winner, winner, baby back rib dinner!
Hiram Eugene, is the recipient of the coveted A.D. Football Inc. Scholarship Program…
September 4th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
lol @ being developed……. when have you ever heard opf a S being “developed” lmao
September 4th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Here is the Raiders roster page, with 54 guys, and Stevie Brown on it.
http://www.raiders.com/team/roster.html
September 4th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
How about that genius Bill Parcells, who cut his 2nd and 3rd round picks from 2009?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Raiders depth chart updated Veldheer as the starting C, but still has CJ as the opposite of Nnamdi and Scott as the starting OLB.
http://www.raiders.com/team/depth-chart.html
September 4th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Todd – Yes, I think S Brown will pass Eugene by the end of this year. Brown has the insticts.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
With the way the offense has been performing so far in the preseason, I think Hue will try to maintain a balanced offense. The problem is that the Raiders are a bad running team right now, so the offense has to throw the ball early and often to loosen the defense up. We kept 7 WR for a reason and I am really excited for the offense to open up the playbook. Russell could never learn anything more than the basic offense, so that’s why we have looked so vanilla in the past. Remember from camp, Nnamdi said it was nice to finally have to defend the entire passing tree this year. Time for Hue and Campbell to let it fly!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
COW, he just needs time, let him get his time, gonna be good!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Dezmon Briscoe cut, I remember some folks in here talking up his game.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
The league told Al he could have 54 spots because Lawton is suspended. So they cut Lawton but are trying to use the 54th slot anyway. lol
September 4th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Todd – Thanks for the advice. Did not know I could change my moniker – Took lots of ribbing around draft time as well. I enjoy this site from afar as long as the discussion stays focused on football.
Formerly Denver Paul
September 4th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Coach on Wheels Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
The league told Al he could have 54 spots because Lawton is suspended. So they cut Lawton but are trying to use the 54th slot anyway. lol
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lol. Don’t make AL go to the overhead projector.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Raiders need to sign Mr. Rankin, we need another back up RB with speed, (and its not like either McFadden is 100%), plus Louis is better than any KO returner we have on our roster.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Man I wish I can fall asleep and wake up and it be next Sunday.. Even though I have to work
September 4th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Now there’s a name I wouldn’t mind seeing in on this team Desmond Briscoe.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Coach on Wheels Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
The league told Al he could have 54 spots because Lawton is suspended. So they cut Lawton but are trying to use the 54th slot anyway. lol
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no Lawton simply didn’t count as a roster spot.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
priesttj Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Now there’s a name I wouldn’t mind seeing in on this team Desmond Briscoe.
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Briscoe got cut for a reason… Because he can get no separation whatsoever.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
AHHHHHHH I HATE WORK AND LABOR DAY
September 4th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
ITZ, The o-line didn’t allow that happen, we don’t know what is happening in practices, with V in the middle, holes will be opened up, they have been showing different o-lines all pre, there is something up their sleeve, present it on the field. Raider Football is coming back, feel it, enjoy it, AD wants a SB in this century, print it!
September 4th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Something’s definately up (trade wise), teams that have not announced all cuts or at least not posted (granted there are 704 by 32 teams, Colts, Bears, Jaguars, Raiders one.
Looking at the updated (but not final) Raiders depth chart (on their website), Figurs is listed as the 3rd string kick and punt returner, not even listed as a WR.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
This is an O-Line that is very, VERY bad….. I don’t care if they had pixie dust up their “sleeve”…. I worry for J Campbell and there won’t be many holes opening up for the run.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Is any1 going to be surprised if Revis shows up as a Raider…Im not….I feel it
September 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Anybody think the O – Line could be :
Barnes, Gallery, Veldheer, Walker, Henderson on week one? I know Henderson hasn’t practiced at RT in game situation…….
September 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
SAM WILLIAMS?
The recently updated Depth Chart has 53 guys – and no SAM WILLIAMS even though there is sace for him on the OLB line.
COW Scoop?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
D paul, you still with us?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Drank – I guess in an uncapped year, AD could throw the $50 mil or so guaranteed into this years kitty…….Wouldn’t expect it but would like it…..
September 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I actually Disagree TeaBag ..Yea we have a rook playin Center but our biggest week spot is Carlisle
September 4th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Is any1 going to be surprised if Revis shows up as a Raider…Im not….I feel it
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lmaoo..
no, no, wait…
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
September 4th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Todd -
D Paul = Raider 4 Life now……
September 4th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
james Hardy let go by Buffalo.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Its hard to expect anything from AD…It make’s since in a wierd way… Nmandi and Revis are closer than some expect and have spent some time together in the off season (Kinda Dating)…. They have a solid Bromancee
September 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I actually Disagree TeaBag ..Yea we have a rook playin Center but our biggest week spot is Carlisle
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Did you see Mario Henderson almost get Campbell obliterated in the Niner game?
Gallery hasn’t looked too well…
A rook @ C …. a 6′8 one at that playing C…. who missed two KEY assignments on running plays in the SF game and had McFadden wrapped up almost before he could take the handoff…
Carlisle…… nuff said…
RT pick your poison… Walker or Barnes… both penalty machines..
yea, at best, this O Line sucks.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
R4L, ok, yep we got that one, but what do you think of Cambell going to RT?
September 4th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Who honestly thought that R.Seymour was gonna be here last year … It’s and Uncapped year and Davis is crazy enough to do it
September 4th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Ok maybe he’s not what I saw at Missouri anymore I haven’t seen him at this level. So I’ll take your word for it. He seemed like a good prospect.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Just Win Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
james Hardy let go by Buffalo.
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6′6, wsuffered from some really bad QB play…. might be trash… with this unit, worth a look.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Dre Bly among Lions cuts
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 4, 2010 8:25 PM ET
Cornerback Dre Bly is not gonna be Dre for the Detroit Lions again.
Bly was among the final roster cuts Detroit announced Saturday night,
September 4th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
But don’t react to fast to these cuts a lot of these kids will end up on PS. You only have 53 spots and most teams would like to keep 60+ players.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
#150- Alice Shatner, lmao, he does over accentuate much like his daddy
September 4th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
304 – By his own admission, I think it is too early for Campbell at RT. I would love to see Carlisle replaced and I think Walker makes for a good RG, but is he ready? If the coaches feel it is a wash, then buy all means, lets go with youth!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Ravens cut troy smith. would much rather have hue jackson coach him up then keep kyle boller. we already know what boller can do, and its not very impressive.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Revis finally ready to quit Jets!!revis grandfather says teams treatment like a slap in the face.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
R4L, good answer! You are a Raider Fan, welcome aboard! Everyone, New Fan, Raiders for Life is with Us, wecome him, But yes, R4L, he needs to be developed, but my guess, at, at least 2 positions. I think he can do it!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Raiders 22, you on Purpledrank?
September 4th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I love wearing my Raider garb in “Choppers”, a great Colorado sports bar. Most of the Doncs fan respect my passion even though they ride my arse. Fortunately, we have split the previous two seasons but this is going to be a fun year……
September 4th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
QB is not very high on our list of needed upgrades. If Hue brings on Troy, then we will know he is better than Boller but don’t hold your breathe.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
R4L, this year you will be able to SWAGGER, been doing it all my life, get used to it!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Lester Hayes and Mike Haynes…
reincarnated as Nnamdi Asomugha and Darelle Revis. Al has wanted to recreate that tandem since that duo ended. That is why he got Deangelo Hall, but unfortunately Hall was overrated, and not a bump and run, press, man to man, cornerback.
But Revis is. And Big Al has no problem paying him the big bucks that he wants. Can you imagine how much that would piss off NY and the rest of the NFL? Al would do it for that reason alone.
If the Jets can’t work out a deal for Revis, and he ends up leaving NY, I see it happening. He will come to Oakland.
Print that.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Purple Drank is the new Kool-Aid
September 4th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Raiders 4 Life Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
QB is not very high on our list of needed upgrades. If Hue brings on Troy, then we will know he is better than Boller but don’t hold your breathe.
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agreed, but the name of the game is upgrade your roster, and most would agree thats an upgrade. we did use all 3 qb’s last year as it is.
im just hoping for hartwig or housh.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Sam Williams still on official team roster.
Todd,
Have all kinds of prop bets on the Raiders this year. Wins, sacks, AFC West, Defensive Rookie of the Year so I hope so…..
September 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Housh is dead in the water
September 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Lester Hayes and Mike Haynes…
reincarnated as Nnamdi Asomugha and Darelle Revis. Al has wanted to recreate that tandem since that duo ended. That is why he got Deangelo Hall, but unfortunately Hall was overrated, and not a bump and run, press, man to man, cornerback.
But Revis is. And Big Al has no problem paying him the big bucks that he wants. Can you imagine how much that would piss off NY and the rest of the NFL? Al would do it for that reason alone.
If the Jets can’t work out a deal for Revis, and he ends up leaving NY, I see it happening. He will come to Oakland.
Print that.
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Yea…. Revis a zone CB…. coming to the great CB friendly MAN 1 scheme in Oakland…. Al is going to pay Revis 15 mil per to have that DREAM TANDEM AGAIN!!!! ….
Right, because the zone to man transition worked sooooooooooooo well for D.Hall……..
Some of you guys are seriously delusional.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Arm, I read the NY Post every day, He is a nut case lookin for a payday! He’s nuttier than a Raider, pass!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Juaquin Iglesias and Jarron Gilbert maybe? Get rid of Figurs and ?? and do you guys think Hartwig would be better than Veldheer as the season progresses?
September 4th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Hartwig and Housh would both be upgrades. I am holding out for Logan Mankins. Might as well reach high. I still think we may trade a safety as well. I think that Branch, with his speed as the last line of defense with MM34 in the box is not a bad combo!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Jarron Gilbert was cut? Interesting.
I guess jumping out of a pool on youtube didn’t translate to the NFL. Who knew!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Guy, Figurs was kept for a reason, don’t you get it?
September 4th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I think he was supposed to be one of the sleepers and is a DE/DT like Houston. Any noticeable DTs or safeties cut?
rankin was cut too.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Figurs=Scholarship
September 4th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Vegas, like your style! lol
September 4th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
McDaniels is the new Lance Kiffin…
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NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reports the Lions have acquired CB Alphonso Smith from the Broncos in exchange for TE Dan Gronkowski.
Coach Josh McDaniels deserves another year or two to implement his program in Denver, but the early returns on his draft results aren’t pretty. The Broncos traded a first-round pick to grab Smith in the second round last year, and they’ve now ditched him for a tight end who couldn’t make the Lions roster last season. It’s a smart move by Detroit, adding an early-round talent to a thin secondary while gambling that they can develop Smith where Denver failed.
Source: Michael Lombardi on Twitter
September 4th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Too all. The Raiders are going young, drafting, possessing, Raider footballing. Get over it, thats where we are going. Get Excited!
RRRRRAAAAAIIIIIDDDDDEEEEERRRRRSSSSS!!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
#295- you’re correct Sam Williams’ name is not listed on the depth chart there are 53 names (I went thru even duplicates),
note Luke Lawton got cut, so carrying 54 is ireelevant.
We have to be to 53, I still think there is a trade in the works.
And I do like the idea of using M. Bush as fullback until his thumb is 99%, it will kepp him in football game shape.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Revis is too good a player to be sitting out a year of football. Al Davis is a shark, he’s done this sort of thing many times in the past and we all know Al is a creature of habit.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
GG Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Revis is too good a player to be sitting out a year of football. Al Davis is a shark, he’s done this sort of thing many times in the past and we all know Al is a creature of habit.
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If AL can pull Revis out of His arse THAT would be amazing.
It would be cool to hear the old man at a presser just prior to the Season.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
I’m afraid that ArmChair GM is right.
I’m not a big fan of Routt, but why bring in a disrupting factor at this point.
Al just has to do it his way.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
[...] SFGate.com — Twitter # Topics — Vittorio Tafur Final 53-plus one, position-by-position – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of th… These would be the two sites to see the final cut. I think someone needs to wake Al back up & [...]
September 4th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I said this before and the what if game is crazy but wow what if Al Davis had taken Revis over Russel? We would have got so much crap for that and I probably would have been pretty mad too at the time. Wish Al woulda went DB crazy in that draft haha
September 4th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
RaiderLen…
Yep, a good promotional tool for da raiduhs, a coup signing to have an annual State of the Raiders press conference. Al is always looking to make a mark in the NFL, be talked about for something newsworthy like a Revis signing would. While it’s unlikely, it certainly is possible and in Al’s nature.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
RRAAAAIIIIIDDDDEEEERRRRSSSS!!!!!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Would they just announce the other cut already?
Cable said they would do it by 3pm “per league rules”.
A real stickler to these rules the Raiders are!!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Bobby Engram goes from 1100 & 6 TDs in 2007 to being cut by the Browns this year.
Sad.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
I would’ve kept Chris Cooper over John Henderson, I saw nothing from Henderson in the pre-season games, I hope he’s been good at camp, because IMO his pro bowl days are long behind him.
Still a good squad, nice to see T.Howard stuck around, I’m still hoping for more INT’s from him.
I’m not sure if the Yamon Figurs spot couldn’t have gone to another position.
All and all, looking pretty good, speedy recovery to MBush.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Go Raiders.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Road Scholar, Myron Rolle got cut, he should be on the Raiders’ radar. He was one I was hoping the raiders would draft.
I am exstatic about the 2010 draft class. Rolle should be picked up and placed on our practice squad.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Two cents, Routt is ok with me, he is learning, but he’s learning, he has Raider meaness, that is a good thing!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Got my tickets, hotel for the AZ game.
Next on the list….jersey.
Thinking of a white #55, although I still want the custom #5 with Bruce on the back.
Decisions, decisions…
September 4th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Browns have not released any of their cuts yet, so the Raiders holding onto one, not that big.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
New post and a very interesting one at that!
September 4th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Vegas, add 3 hrs here, danm it! lol
September 4th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Mr. J. Henderson could be on the team for just the first couple games, Titans and Rams since they have two of the best running backs in the league, Johnson & Jackson, and rely on their ground game.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
JFB go for the DHB jersey…You’ll look like a genius by after the Titans game when he trumps every DB on the field…I have faith in this kid…His work ethic is great and his heart is great.. Every1 laughed when he did his lil Muscle flex but I was Happy to see his confidence and proud he was just to catch the ball…His goal in life is not to be a bust and be successful and after having the ppl we have had in the past that means alot
September 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
# Teabag Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Yea…. Revis a zone CB…. coming to the great CB friendly MAN 1 scheme in Oakland…. Al is going to pay Revis 15 mil per to have that DREAM TANDEM AGAIN!!!! ….
Right, because the zone to man transition worked sooooooooooooo well for D.Hall……..
Some of you guys are seriously delusional.
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Teabag your ignorance is shining through like a beacon.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/9203/versus-
revis-all-wrs-in-elimination-game
Revis most often is lauded for his man-to-man defense… .
“When I see Darrelle Revis playing cover corner, I see Kobe Bryant in a one-on-one isolation matchup”, ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer said. “Darrelle Revis has a knack for shutting down an opponent’s top receiver.”
After all, why would opposing teams dream of throwing in Revis’ direction if he’s such a lockdown cornerback? He led the NFL in passes defensed.
With a luxury like Revis essentially eliminating the other team’s best receiver, the defense has all sorts of options.
Palmer’s misguided throw on Saturday was against Revis in man-to-man coverage. So Palmer chose to do that — for whatever reason.
“Will he get beat? Yes, I guess he can get beat,” Ryan said of Revis, “but I’ll take my chances. If there is one guy that I want to cover somebody, with my paycheck on it, I want it to be Darrelle Revis. Period.”
Bottom line is Revis can play zone but he is most known for his man to man coverage skills. He is nothing like Deangelo Hall.
September 4th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
# Teabag Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Yea…. Revis a zone CB…. coming to the great CB friendly MAN 1 scheme in Oakland…. Al is going to pay Revis 15 mil per to have that DREAM TANDEM AGAIN!!!! ….
Right, because the zone to man transition worked sooooooooooooo well for D.Hall……..
Some of you guys are seriously delusional.
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Teabag your ignorance is shining through like a beacon.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/9203/versus-
revis-all-wrs-in-elimination-game
Revis most often is lauded for his man-to-man defense… .
“When I see Darrelle Revis playing cover corner, I see Kobe Bryant in a one-on-one isolation matchup”, ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer said. “Darrelle Revis has a knack for shutting down an opponent’s top receiver.”
After all, why would opposing teams dream of throwing in Revis’ direction if he’s such a lockdown cornerback? He led the NFL in passes defensed.
With a luxury like Revis essentially eliminating the other team’s best receiver, the defense has all sorts of options.
Palmer’s misguided throw on Saturday was against Revis in man-to-man coverage. So Palmer chose to do that — for whatever reason.
“Will he get beat? Yes, I guess he can get beat,” Ryan said of Revis, “but I’ll take my chances. If there is one guy that I want to cover somebody, with my paycheck on it, I want it to be Darrelle Revis. Period.”
Bottom line is Revis can play zone but he is most known for his man to man coverage skills. He is nothing like Deangelo Hall.
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#1 – Revis plays WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY more zone in that scheme then he would would in Oakland….. This is FACT.
#2 – Man or Zone…… he has a MUCH better pass rush in the exotic blitz packages in that defense.
#3 – He isn’t coming here… Get over your deluded “Crazy Ol’ Al” lovefest…. It isn’t happening.. Good Day.
September 4th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
The Raiders Transactions page now includes Stevie Brown on the list of players released. F’ing idiots. There are at least 3 other players that should have been released before Brown, including Williams, Figurs, and Eugene.
I seriously doubt that he’ll make it through wavers.