Quick thoughts on Raiders unofficial 53-man roster
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 11:35 am in Oakland Raiders.
Seven of the nine players selected by the Raiders in the 2010 NFL draft appear to have made the roster — linebacker Rolando McClain, defensive end Lamarr Houston, offensive linemen Jared Veldheer and Bruce Campbell, safety Stevie Brown, cornerback Jeremy Ware and wide receiver Jacoby Ford. Linebacker Travis Goethel and cornerback Walter McFadden were not spotted at practice. Both are injured and might be placed on the injured-reserve list.
Center Chris Morris, wide receiver Todd Watkins, defensive end Greyson Gunheim, defensive tackle William Joseph, linebackers Slade Norris and David Nixon and safety Jerome Boyd all saw time with the Raiders within the past two seasons but weren’t at practice.
Quarterback Kyle Boller overcame long odds to make the roster. Of course, it helped that Charlie Frye suffered a season-ending wrist injury. Still, Boller earned a spot as the No. 3 based on his strong play throughout training camp and in Oakland’s four exhibition games.
Wide receiver Nick Miller is back for a second season. He spent all of last season on the active roster, much of which was used to get him back from a broken shin. He caught two touchdowns in the exhibition games. It remains to be seen whether he is here just as an extra receiver or if he is in the mix on kick/punt returns.
The Raiders are carrying only two tight ends — Zach Miller and Brandon Myers — and one fullback — Marcel Reece. Offensive tackle Erik Pears will be used as an extra blocker in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
The Raiders have seven receivers once again — Chaz Schilens, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy, Miller, Ford, Yamon Figurs and Johnnie Lee Higgins.
The injury to running back Michael Bush made it difficult for the Raiders to cut either Rock Cartwright or Michael Bennett. It’s conceivable that Cable would have kept both even if Bush were healthy based on their solid showing the past six weeks or so.
The surprise player has to be offensive lineman Daniel Loper. He didn’t do much to stand out during camp or the games. However, he has experience and is versatile enough to play guard and offensive tackle. Cable loves that kind of versatility.
Veterans thought to be in jeopardy of being cut or traded who made the team include: Higgins, linebackers Thomas Howard and Sam Williams, cornerback Chris Johnson — he allowed four receptions for 120 yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night – offensive tackle Khalif Barnes and safety Hiram Eugene.
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September 4th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Sam Williams sticks again!!
September 4th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Carl Weathers, it appears you went 0 for 3 on your parlay.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Leinart got cut. Feel a little sorry for the Dude..but I wouldn’t pick him up.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I wish we would keep nixon or slade and cut Sam Williams!
September 4th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Can’t see them keeping 7 WR’s all year.
If Chaz gets healthy, one should go.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Our receivers tend to be a bit fragile..Natural selection (injuries) will weed them out.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:41 am
sam williams is a sign al is contributing……still
September 4th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Thec……SD kept 4 wrs…..floyd crayton naanae and davis…..seyi to prac squad but davis and floyd are injury prone…….norv told him he an injury away from roster
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F that if I am the Raiders org, I pluck him from the practice squad and cut figurs…
September 4th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Cant believe Sam Williams did it again, he must be Al Davis illegitimate son.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Can’t see them keeping 7 WR’s all year.
If Chaz gets healthy, one should go.
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Agreed I vote figurs…
September 4th, 2010 at 11:43 am
So, Alex Daniels made the roster?
September 4th, 2010 at 11:44 am
figurs <——-Hues Jacks boy from the way back machine…
September 4th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Also things can change..who knows what “gems” we can snatch off the cut player trash heap..
September 4th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Sam Williams might be our best special teams cover guy, and is a leader in the lockerroom.
He isn’t going anywhere for a good 4-5 years.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:45 am
If Goethel and WMcFadden are going to IR thats bad news, both looked like very good picks as 5th and 6th rounders.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:46 am
High Profile big money players getting whacked…Mr. Davis sets the trend yet again…
September 4th, 2010 at 11:47 am
If Goethel and WMcFadden are going to IR thats bad news, both looked like very good picks as 5th and 6th rounders.
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Good news in the sense we keep them.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Yes the DOW is looking GREAT!!! Recession was over a year ago, ask KKKell! Mope & change has the economy full throttle.
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Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Mista….sup buddy how goes it? The Dow looking grat!……yeah the JLH hate shows who on here has football knowledge and who doesnt. And Just LOSE doesnt like run stuffers. He likes 3 tech guys only lol
September 4th, 2010 at 11:48 am
If Goethel and WMcFadden are going to IR thats bad news, both looked like very good picks as 5th and 6th rounders.
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Not really that bad. Agree with you that they both are players, but really I don’t think they would see the field that much this year. We know we have to players for the futture though!
Ware is a kid that kinda offsets the McFadden injury. Plus Routt stepping his game back up.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Thec07 Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 11:46 am
High Profile big money players getting whacked…Mr. Davis sets the trend yet again…
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Not from our team but in the NFL in general
examples
leinart
housmanzadah
Bryant
J russell
To name a few…
September 4th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Bauce, you know Just Win is your buddy SeymourOakGlenBush right?
September 4th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Getting down to 53 men will also help the special teams with its consistancy however, the special teams coach needs to be put on suicide watch….
September 4th, 2010 at 11:51 am
I think keeping 7 WRs is absurd, and more when some of those are Figurs, Higgins or N.Miller who are below-average players at best and would be cut in most NFL teams.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:51 am
the special teams coach needs to be put on suicide watch
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lol. He needs to step his game up.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:51 am
S Williams plays ST and can fill in if LB’s have a run of injuries. Some of you people need to understand how a roster shakes out.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Figurs is a steaming POS. After the last game, I thought surely he’d cemented his position on the cut list.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:54 am
If you are going to pick someone up dont go after the guys that are on the waiver wire, go after the guys on the practice squad… those are the guys that teams will try to hide… Better quality players, that are fringe, or the team may have a lot of depth allready…
September 4th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Figurs should be cut and now that he is on the team every1 can rule out TJ…..There no way we made the mistake of cutting Walter Mcfadde who will be way better than his brother
September 4th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I think we will be looking for a FB in the market, I liked what I saw from Reece in preseason, but the guy played WR in college, I am not sure about his blocking skills
September 4th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Here’s a clue for the clueless Sam Williams is a ST’s ace a leader on teams and plays goalline and shortyardage defense. he makes a minimum salary and WE NEED HIM!!
September 4th, 2010 at 11:57 am
What up drank??? We wont be picking up anyone unless we do a trade for some qualiy depth at Oline…
Allwasy said we will be riding with the WR’s we have…Suprised we kept 7….
September 4th, 2010 at 11:57 am
I think JLH is going to have a pretty decent year
September 4th, 2010 at 11:59 am
No real shockers.
I like the squad.
Now, if the Raids just start Bruce at QB from week 1, the playoffs are probable.
Might not make it if they waste a few weeks figuring out Campbell isn’t as good as Grads.
September 4th, 2010 at 11:59 am
DHB <——-Maker
LMURPHY <——- BAD A$$
JLH <——- Maker
JFORD <——- MAKER
NMILLER <——- Maker
Figurs <——- ???????
September 4th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Chaz <——- Maker only 4-6 games a year
September 4th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I think JLH is going to have a pretty decent year
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I dont
September 4th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I think JLH is going to have a pretty decent year
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I think the group as a whole should be much improved this year.
We may actually have a passing game now.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Whats up Thec…Yea man I knew we were gonna keep figurs because he just isnt on a davis scholarship..He’s also on a Cable Scholarship…Some odd reason he loves the guy….Im really hoping we get some1 to take carlisle’s position
September 4th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
RaiderLen Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I think JLH is going to have a pretty decent year
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I think the group as a whole should be much improved this year.
We may actually have a passing game now.
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I would love to see teams put 8 in the box, or get caught napping like grads caught SF asleep on that 74 yarder…. 8 in the box is over with….
September 4th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Im really hoping we get some1 to take carlisle’s position
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Weakest of the weak links.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
What’s the deal with housmanzadah? Could use just one WR Vet.
And regarding Sam Williams. I get it. Just wish Nixon or Slade could have stepped up into that role. Unfortunately, looks like they couldn’t.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
8 in the box is over with….
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Me thinks you’re right Thec.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Thec yeah….funny thing is Raiders kept trying to sigN Seyi right after draft. Well id love for Al to get him. Cut both Miller and Figurs cuz Sey is way better than them both.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Thec yeah….funny thing is Raiders kept trying to sigN Seyi right after draft. Well id love for Al to get him. Cut both Miller and Figurs cuz Sey is way better than them both.
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Homer. J/K
September 4th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Brian!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Tellin you bro,..the 19th almost here,..I promise you man,..with Brads people involved,..we will dominate the tailgate scene,…at least 10 cars for opener,…gonna be awesome!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
mista…..i will just call him JUST Lose…..we were cool and all until I had to put him in check. He needs to stop shouting crap all day
September 4th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Maaan, Im hoping we pull off a trade for v-jax, I know its hiiiiighly unlikely to happen but hey… one can dream right??? lol
September 4th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Sup Bob? Yeah we there for that game…its gonne be BAUCEome!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Thec yeah….funny thing is Raiders kept trying to sigN Seyi right after draft. Well id love for Al to get him. Cut both Miller and Figurs cuz Sey is way better than them both
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We have the smurfs redux, we do need another big body fast guy who can ball, to at the very least replace figurs…
September 4th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
And all you losers that spend your life in here, think Sam Williams should be cut,..you as always know jack squat,…hes a dynamic ST player,..so stfu, and go vacuum like your moms tellin you to.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Still not smart to have Tonga on practice squad…..reece sucks as blocker
September 4th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
W. McFadden and Goethel injuries are the only reason they didn’t make the cut. Depending on severity they will either be IR, which I suspect Goethel is as it appears from the grapevine that his is somewhat serious. W. McFadden’s hammy went out v. Seattle Thursday night. So there is a chance if it’s minor he goes on practice squad, simply rehabs and when another DB goes down he’ll be ready.
I think Boyd goes on the practice squad as well (Colt too, if he is eligible).
September 4th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Best part is RR wont be there,..that fool ruins tailgate parties, has since 1995.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Sign Houshmandzadeh.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Lol bob
September 4th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Figurs made the team despite his drops and muffs.
Made it on the strength of one kick return against Seattle (and stuff we didn’t see in practice).
When Fig turned the corner and started racing up the right sideline for abt 15 yards…he showed the kind of speed that can’t be taught and that Al loves. He was flying.
Since Tim Brown tore up his knee, I don’t think Al likes risking his WR’s on KO returns. Figurs isn’t likely to be an every down WR. Ford might be one day. Miller can also return kicks.
But look for Figurs as the Raids primary KO returner in 2010.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Why no RR?
September 4th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Ok people but enough of all that…..its time for our fav moments with BHP the great!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
MR aint here?…him and his mom havin a standoff,..she refuses to let him on computer until he cleans his room,..hes holding his ground,…I feel scared for her though, if she gets on the phone to her frinds one more time laughing that her 40 year old son still has never kissed a girl, he might just snap and kill her. dang.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
some gems and quality depth players can be had off of the top tier teams practice squads…
September 4th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
RR tellin me he isnt buying tix this year, says it every year but my rep told me he hasnt yet,..hoping he dont.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
BhP You didnt see Big John making it huh? No need for run stuffers knowing our run defense has been a joke lately? When are you gonna admit you were WRONG about a Nose Tackle in the 4-3?
September 4th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Brandon Stokley done in Denver
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 4, 2010 2:30 PM ET
Veteran wide receiver Brandon Stokley is on the way out in Denver.
Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that Stokley will not make the Broncos’ 53-man roster.
Stokley has missed the last three weeks with a torn groin, and Klis writes that it’s possible his agent and the Broncos are working on an injury settlement.
The 34-year-old Stokley got a $500,000 roster bonus in March and a $100,000 offseason workout bonus. He would have had a $1.4 million base salary.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Bob oh my you killin MR…..argument over him stealing cat food from Muffins who his mom calls part of the family. She yells ” share with your little brother!”
September 4th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
This illinois-mizzou game is pretty good
September 4th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
lol…MR be on later,..hes with his mother at Chuck E Cheeses…shes trying to get him to study for his GED…do something with his life….she quit her dream of grandkids 20 years ago when she knew no girl would ever actually talk to him.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Per A.P., Cards cut Leinart 20 minutes ago.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Later brian,..hit me with a text if any news…cya!!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
So now that we know our roster is set……lets discuss this tennessee game now
September 4th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Cool bob…at ya later bruh
September 4th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Per A.P., Cards cut Leinart 20 minutes ago.
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Art Shell was right
September 4th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Leinart is more USC trash……lol the socal faction hates admitting it but most of those players suck in the NFL
September 4th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
TJ the piggy back rider!
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MistaBrown Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 11:51 am
S Williams plays ST and can fill in if LB’s have a run of injuries. Some of you people need to understand how a roster shakes out.
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Priesttj Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Here’s a clue for the clueless Sam Williams is a ST’s ace a leader on teams and plays goalline and shortyardage defense. he makes a minimum salary and WE NEED HIM!!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
LMAO
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Norco Bob Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
MR aint here?…him and his mom havin a standoff
September 4th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Raiders 27
Titans 17
CJ2K runs for 57 yds through 3 1/2 qtrs, breaks one late to pad his stats.
VY throws 2 picks, one for a TD
September 4th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Seahawks release T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Posted by Evan Silva on September 4, 2010 2:15 PM ET
The Seattle Seahawks released wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Saturday.
The move became official when the Seahawks were unable to find a trade partner for the 33-year-old wideout, whose $7 million 2010 salary is fully guaranteed. Mike Williams and Deion Branch now form Seattle’s starting receiver duo. Deon Butler and rookie Golden Tate are next on the depth chart.
Though many rumors have connected him to the Vikings and even his former team, the Bengals, Houshmandzadeh’s best fit on paper would be in Washington. The Redskins currently plan to start over-the-hill Joey Galloway opposite Santana Moss. Houshmandzadeh could fill the possession and slot receiver roles, replacing Galloway outside in two-receiver formations.
As NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora pointed out on Twitter late Friday night, Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb has politicked for receiver help. And after signing a one-year “prove it” contract with the Skins, Houshmandzadeh could probably get notoriously reckless owner Daniel Snyder to pay big bucks to keep him off the free agent market in 2011.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
tj you been on my coat tails since camp opened. I dont mind carrying you around making you look good but can you at least trim your fingernails and give the mouthwash a try?
September 4th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
My favorite BHP moments were the arguments that I had with him about JaMoron.
Kept telling Priest that JaMoron wasn’t talented. That he was confusing a strong arm for talent and QBing ability. Of course, he disagreed.
Then when JaMoron hit the pine and Cable said he wasn’t going to take another snap as a starter, I told BHP that the writing was on the wall and it was likely Jamoron wouldn’t be on the squad come 2010. Of course, he called me a ’sucka’ and still thought JaMoron would lead the Raids to the SB one day.
Then even when the Raids traded for JC, BHP still couldn’t accept that JaMoron was a goner. In fact, BHP was still convinced JaMoron was going to be on the squad based on a ’strong’ practice. Of course, a day or two later JaMoron was free to drink all the syrup he wanted to.
To this day BHP still thinks JaMoron was a ‘talent’ (wrong) and if he took a pay cut he’d be with the Raids today (not entirely impossible).
We’ve had our disagreements but I actually like BHP. I enjoy reading his takes on personnel, even when I disagree with him. I like his loyalty to Al and know he’s a real Raider fan.
Yup, BHP has his moments, and I’m looking forward to more of them in 2010.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Anyways been fun……ill get back ay yall later
September 4th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Lol i cant leave now…..RAIDERMAN99 that schit was hilarious……gotta love BHP
September 4th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I wish kell was here….he can tell us how great healthcare plans are and explain how limited govt is no good lol
September 4th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Yeah, BHP is my man 50 gran ..
But even last week was high horsing us with the Veldheer isn’t ready takes, lol.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I can’t believe the saboteur made the team, totally weak. I have faith that Al is picking through the scrap heap for different players. If nothing else Rankin is waaaaay better than Figurs. Remove the saboteur!!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Adam_Schefter
Raiders listened to trade offers for LB Thomas Howard and CB Chris Johnson but, at least for time being, opted against trading them. 8 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
September 4th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
BHP can you tell us more insight to the Raiders please…..u only came in for one post to tease us. We need multiple posts……someone buy this man a henny bottle please
September 4th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Redskins cut Willie Parker
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 4, 2010 11:43 AM ET
Willie Parker is looking for work.
It was widely believed that Parker would be the odd man out in the Redskins’ running back competition, and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that that’s what happened: The Redskins have told Parker they’re releasing him.
Schefter also reports that Parker is in the process of hiring a new agent now that he’s free to seek deals with other teams.
Parker got the start for the Redskins in the preseason finale and picked up 35 yards on seven carries.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Jhill…..i love BHP would love to meet the guy and have a drink with him
September 4th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Who cares about health care or govt?
Health care = more guinnea pigs
govt = landlord/boss
Pay the landlord, don’t worry about what he does with his money, and grow your own food.
The End!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I’m a long time Raiders fan that lives in New York.
I visited the Coliseum for the first time by attending
the 49ers game. I have some questions for those
Raiders fans who attend every game:
1. Why do the vendors not sell beer in the stands
during the game? And for how long has this been
the policy?
2. I can understand the Black Hole but why do the
fans in the lower section stand to watch the
game rather than just sit in their paid for seats?
How long has this standing been going on? Does it
date back to 1995 when the Raiders returned to
Oakland?
3. Do you guys want a new stadium? The corridors
are packed and difficult to walk through and the
bathrooms are the worst I have ever seen. I
think the old War Memorial in Buffalo was even
better.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
BBB…….i cant believe nikki miller made it oh well i guess but he isnt this x factor like idiots have said
September 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I can’t WAIT to smash the Titans!
VY is going to score for us, you heard it here first!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Rankin is waaaaay better than Figurs. Remove the saboteur!!
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BBB, you think figurs is benedict arnold???
September 4th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
J Hill Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I can’t WAIT to smash the Titans!
VY is going to score for us, you heard it here first!
………………can i quote you on this……..
September 4th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
SnakeStabler……love stadium as it is….no need for beer selling in stands we sneak in purple drank…..standing in endzone is awesome no BAUCEome
September 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
AWWWWW DAMNNNNN!!!!!
Craiglist’s cut out the pimpin and panderin section!
WTF !!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I didn’t see him making it, but I’m not the coach it was an opinion. Why do you guy’ constantly ride me about every freakin’ opinion I have that wrong as if every opinion you have is right?!? when the day comes and everything you say turns out right then you can come at me with this “hey I beat Priest” attitude my guess is that will never happen.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Jhill…..i really believe our DEs have big game…titans OTs worse than ours
September 4th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
BHP! yes!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
So BHP u gonna atone for your obvious error about having a NT in 4-3?
September 4th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Brown Stain yapping away, nobody listening.
Just DIAF already.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
YES YES INDEED WE ALWAYS SNEAK IN PURPLE DRANK
September 4th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I agree too. tj should be required to post 25 times a day. Theres no better comedy for free on this earth.
Make it happen Jerry!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Drex hows it goin buddy! Still having a miserable life? Good!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Move over Jarmacus cause Leinart had more hype…thus is the greater bust.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
DHB for 5 catches 98 yards 1td
September 4th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
I’m amazed you guys are able to sneak in
your purple drinks. I’ve never been
arrested before, but the patdown I
received from the security guard was
almost like foreplay.
September 4th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
T.J. Houshmandzadeh is free!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Well lets see…
-you are wrong ALOT
-you talk down to people that dont agree with you
-you throw out the race card (alot)
-you’re a prick
-you’re an a$$hole
-you contradict yourself daily
-you mumble
-you call the radio (alot)
Those are some reasons Im sure I forgot some.
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Priesttj Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Why do you guy’ constantly ride me about every freakin’ opinion I have that wrong as if every opinion you have is right?!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Mista yes…..BHP is awesome! BHPisms taking over the world!
September 4th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I bet Bo just squirted cuz wolverines marched down field for TD but uconn driving
September 4th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Good to see we’re still a big ole Happy Family here! Bring on the Season!!!!
RRRRRAAAAAIIIIIDDDDDEEEEERRRRRSSSSS!!!!!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
If ne1 is watching the cal game can I get an update im stuck at work until 7
September 4th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
No misery here Stain.
I see you are still unhappy, and crying about mope and change, good.
;]
September 4th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Brien yu guy’s are from a diffeeent era than I am things have changed a lot in terms of terminology. There is no true NT in a 4/3 n more than there is a MLB in a 3/4. We have two DT’s anf they’re interchangeable if you watch the games. Whe you see a 3/4 NT you’ll see real zero technigue. In a 4/3 they do not play the zero technigue at all they play a 1tech and a 3tech they CALL the 1tech a NT but it’s a different technigue completely. The zero is directly over the C he doean’t lineup between C OG that is a 1gap respnsibility. It isn’t a 2gap responsibility………..period
September 4th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
BhP that is only two posts…..we need more from ya……now BHP about this tennessee game……what advantages and disadvantages do you see for us……being serious
September 4th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Purp, UCLA?
September 4th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Not convinced the Raids are gonna beat the Tits week 1.
We’re all stoked about stopping Chris Johnson and that’s a tall order, but from the few plays I’ve seen this pre-season it seems like Vince Young has really stepped up his passing ability. Saw him complete a 20 yard laser that hit a rcvr over the middle right in stride. Just one play but it impressed the hell out of me. If Young can do that consistently in combo with his scrambling ability the Tits are going to be hard to lick, no pun intended.
I also don’t think a loss in Tenn dooms the 2010 Raids. I expect that they’ll rebound nicely and get better as the season progresses.
Especially once Gradkowski takes the reigns from Campbell.
I might be drinking the koolaid, but I honestly think something has clicked for Gradkowski. I think he’s come into his own. Like his leadership, toughness, command, accuracy, ability to see the field, improvise, make things happen. Plus he throws a very catchable ball which is gonna help DHB.
Yup, I know there’s a lot of doubters. I mean, here’s a guy that’s been let go by TB. I can understand the reluctance to believe we might actually have an upper tier QB that was dismissed as a scrub.
But I really do believe Grdkowski is a very good QB that can take the Raids to the playoffs if given a chance, and if the Raid offensive line doesn’t get him killed.
September 4th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Pd81 i got ya
September 4th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Jay Richardson, Luke Lawton cut . . . Veldheer to start at center, Raiders coach Tom Cable says
2 minutes ago via web
September 4th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I’m hoping we pick Rankin back up. Let him return kicks and pound the rock.
September 4th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
How did Hiram Eugene make it over Boyd?