Practice squad takes shape
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am in Oakland Raiders.
Four players released to reach the 53-man limit were back on the field Sunday during the media window as the Raiders went through warmups and drills prior to a padded practice.
The returnees were defensive tackle Kellen Heard, wide receiver Shaun Bodiford and fullback Manase Tonga. A fourth player, wearing No. 65, is believed to be offensive lineman Alex Parsons. The Raiders had no information to release regarding the practice squad.
Players who were not at practice included linebacker Travis Goethel (undisclosed injury) and wide receiver Chaz Schilens (knee). Defensive tackle Desmond Bryant was present but not practicing, as was running back Michael Bush, who was wearing a cast on his left hand to protect his surgically repaired broken thumb.
During team drills, Trevor Scott was working with the defensive linemen. Meanwhile, Quentin Groves was in conversation with linebackers coach Mike Haluchak. Assuming Scott has gone back to the defensive line full time _ he played both right and left end against Seattle _ Groves would be a candidate to start on the weak side, although Thomas Howard had worked on both sides.
More to come later . . .
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September 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Yeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhh
September 5th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Is this usually the spot where some derelict says 2nd or 3rd ?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:10 am
MistaBrown Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Is this usually the spot where some derelict says 2nd or 3rd ?
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Correct.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Mista yeah not my style I just hit em with the YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH
September 5th, 2010 at 11:11 am
We have the best 1-2-3 Qb roster in the NFL. If one of these guys goes down there is almost no dropoff to the next guy.
Nice..Al=GM of the year 2010!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Len hope u there…..tailgate gonna be awesome……no BAUCEome!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:11 am
YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH
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Love that entrance by the way.
Sends out the good vibe.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Len hope u there…..tailgate gonna be awesome……no BAUCEome
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Besides a Raider WIN. THE BEST part.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Mista you are an Al propagandist next thing you will say the economy has recovered
September 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Groves really did little to deserve to make the team let alone start Will
September 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Good look Len…..yeah a win is the plan…actually i want Rams to beat Az come into oakland feeling good. Makes game better
September 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Wouldn’t that be the Cherry! Al=GM of the year!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Mista you are an Al propagandist next thing you will say the economy has recovered
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lol. Mistas economy recoverd as soon as AL’s checks cleared the bank.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Nnamdi Groves did decent…he looks better at lb than scott for sure…..i’d like Howard there but he will get snaps
September 5th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Dam no steve brown
September 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Anybody going to the Cardinals vs Raiders game in AZ?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
dirtyhoesdraws Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Dam no steve brown
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Give it time. 4 down. 4 to go.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:17 am
What would happen first…..Crap Kidd developed a brain? Kell acts his age? MR lose his virginity to a woman? Or Al get Gm of the year?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Oak Tone……Just Fire Baby aka Vegas Raider and Norco Bob will
September 5th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Anybody know if Brown got claimed off waivers?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Tone i woulda went but trip down south hit my pockets
September 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Bent……havent heard yet
September 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Im going to tap into Fat Mope’s illegal stimulus govt cheese fund!
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# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Mista you are an Al propagandist next thing you will say the economy has recovered
September 5th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Search for Stevie Brown news..no luck yet..
September 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
I believe Brown will be in Alameda sooner or later
September 5th, 2010 at 11:25 am
I can live with having Groves/Howard at WLB. just two seasons ago Howard was playing at a pro bowl level. Hopefully, being benched last year has been an eye opener.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Mista……any reaction to the release of your cousin Stevie?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Heck no! Too many N0bama illegal supporters down thurrr!
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# Oak-Tone Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Anybody going to the Cardinals vs Raiders game in AZ?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Sam williams did not make the cut of the new and improved 53 man roster did he? If he did…….
September 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Mista i assume u will be there on the 19th……im in sec 127
September 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Bauce, my cousin Stevie is shocked by the move and wants to kick AL in the kidney. I talked to my uncle Timmy this morning and he cant believe Cable let AL cut Stevie but thinks he will clear waivers.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
I’ve been arrested twice at raider games for talking sh!t to the opposing teams I dont play well with others AZ aint the place for me.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Sec 127?
Im near you!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Socalraider2s08…..yeah i believe howard and groves can do fine for us….lets blitz em through b gap i say!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
bring back steve !!!!!!!bring back steve !!!!!!bring back steve !!!!!!bring back steve !!!!!!!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Aw Mista…..noorco bob in same sec! where are you?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Mista i assume u will be there on the 19th……im in sec 127
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137 row 2?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Now is Scott going to be playing back and fourth from D-end to Linebacker
September 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Lol just got text from Bob…..Norco wild dude man….bout to fight a charger fan at gym…..u think bob aint ready for the season!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
MistaBrown Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Sec 127?
Im near you!
……………….MISTABROWN IS SECTION 8 LOW INCOME HOUSING.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
My theory is still that whoever leaked these reports was mistaken on which safety named Michael was in danger of getting cut/traded and usurped by Stevie Brown.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
I need Laser removal to get this Stevie Brown Tattoo off my chest lol
September 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
D-rac…..u there in 137?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
If Brown is/was going to clear waivers I think its done by now. I think the player only stays on waivers until 12noon today. then they are free to sign with anyone they want. Is that 12noon EST or PST???
September 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
D-rac…..u there in 137?
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Yes sir.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Its 24 hours from time they were cut
September 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
run Blitz thats one way the MLB’s wont get scooped blocked
September 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
having Scott back and fourth from DL to LB isnt a bad thing. the guy is a hybrid! as long as the coaches utilize his strengths by situation its all good. Our problem wasnt ever really at WLB, its been SLB for years and problem solved with Wimbley
September 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Lets go BOB……Raiders fans dont take crap from LIL CHOKERS
September 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Its 24 hours from time they were cut
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THX for the info
September 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Source:Vincent Jackson and an NFL team worked out a one-year deal yesterday but team and Chargers could agree on trade terms. Post to follow
3 minutes ago via web
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Hmmmm
September 5th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Crap Kidd why come ruin a rather good start to this post with your Carlos Mencia riffs?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Bauce Im not giving my location on here!
I can throw a rock at 127 from my seat.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:34 am
only 7 days an 1 1/2 hour to go!!!!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:35 am
D-Rac ah man well fa sho im stopping by man! Im gonna yell Dirty Rac where ya at?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Patriots lose two potential practice squad candidates
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 5, 2010 1:41 PM ET
Two of New England’s draft picks did not make it through waivers.
Sixth-round pick Ted Larsen was claimed off waivers by the Buccaneers, according to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com. The center was viewed as a possible challenger to Dan Koppen down the line.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Fat Mope what happened to your Leinart to Seattle theory? Maybe you copy & pasted the wrong material. You FK’n lump!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
campbell to dmac to DHB on a fade rout TD raiders.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I wonder where Vincent Jackson is gonna go?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
guess we’re all at midseason form, I was rocking my raider gear at newport beach yesterday jus reppin.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Fair enough mista…..bet ya ill figure out who ya are……u wont miss me…..i stand on seats and pump crowd up in big moments
September 5th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Leinart to the Usfl
September 5th, 2010 at 11:37 am
6′3″ 300lbs
Either a Wisniewski, Long, or McClain jersey.
I will answer back.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
I wonder where Vincent Jackson is gonna go?
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Vikings would be lame not to get him.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Sup raideredout? newport got a nice beach….rodman still there?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
i just don’t get what you get out of being al’s attack dogs? hope it’s worth all that mouthful your getting.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Bauce are you down there by Darth Vader ?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:39 am
6′3″ 300 Lbs???? Are you guys talking about me again?lol
September 5th, 2010 at 11:39 am
D-Rac i bet at 3 bills u are tougher than SATELE!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
i can just picture you pumping up the crowd in your al davis cheerleader uniform, all white uni with a big al in the middle of your chest.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Mista oh yes right by Darth….cool guy
September 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
what up bauce/rog, just chillin, no sign of rodman but damn there some nice breezies down there, lovin the scene.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Some one tell Dmac to untie his shoe laces if he wants to run up the gut
wide base = less tripping.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Hobs…..sigh…..u okay man?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Bauce theres a white guy that sits by Vader that looks like Ray Liotta is that you? He stands on his seat and does the 1,2,3 FIRST DOWN
September 5th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Yeah raideredout…..u got alot of charger dummies not far away
September 5th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:39 am
D-Rac i bet at 3 bills u are tougher than SATELE!
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My back up @ Chico was tougher than Sateleeey.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:44 am
feel like layin the wood on the +6.5 vegas put on the raiders next week, feel like its going to be decided by 4pts or less. shhh… feel like we can pull it out if we contain cj.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Lol at ray liotta….total Goodfellas look…..no Mista I’m black but will take Liotta’s money
September 5th, 2010 at 11:45 am
First play of the Tenn game will be a screen to DMAC for at 35 yards. H Jack you listenin?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
According to Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean, Raiders LB Thomas Howard is on the Titans’ radar.
Howard would be a great fit for the team, as SLB David Thornton is on the PUP and LB Gerald McRath is suspended until Week 5. Wyatt also adds the the Raiders play the Titans Week 1, so if a trade were to happen it probably wouldn’t be until after the opener
September 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Raideredout would u bet the line on winning division? conference? super bowl?….also they got us at 5.5 wins…..one of those bets can work
September 5th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Lol probably the wrong safety called Michael.
Also, what slater did might have made it harder for us to practice squad brown, if teams start reading this stuff and thinking hmmm.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Mista ill take that but i belive it will be a 4 yard offtackle play for dmac
September 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Stop chris = win game
September 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Fat Lump shut your copy & paste hole.
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fat kidd Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
According to Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean, Raiders LB Thomas Howard is on the Titans’ radar.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
log cabin republican?
September 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
[...] Practice Squad looks like Tonga, Heard, Bodiford and Parsons so far. Practice squad takes shape – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly clas… [...]
September 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Bauce your black and didnt get suckered into the mope & change hype? Major props!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Here’s an example of GM Tannenbaum overriding coaches…
Jets waived RB Chauncey Washington.
Washington did well on special teams in the preseason, but the Jets gave the nod to Danny Woodhead and rookie Joe McKnight. Washington is reportedly “fuming” about the decision, and we can’t blame him. He would’ve been more useful than McKnight, who will be a game-day scratch on most Sundays.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
September 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
D-Rac thats too funny……before game starts Norco Bob and I will be harassing rams players at bout 12:30 north endzone
September 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Bet division.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
i put $150 4 us to win the division at +650 about 3 weeks ago to win $1,050, so its pretty juicy.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Play action pass to murphy on a slant
September 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
# fat kidd Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
According to Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean, Raiders LB Thomas Howard is on the Titans’ radar.
Howard would be a great fit for the team, as SLB David Thornton is on the PUP and LB Gerald McRath is suspended until Week 5. Wyatt also adds the the Raiders play the Titans Week 1, so if a trade were to happen it probably wouldn’t be until after the opener
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Yeah let’s trade Thomas Howard and Darren Mcfadden to the Titans for Chris Johnson,lmao.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Bauce how many times has Jerry’s mod banned you?
He is moderating my posts right now and making me tweak my verbage, the punk a$$!
September 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Mista im smart enough to not follow just words and empty promises…..prez might as well be a rapper…..all entertainment
September 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Mista…..i have at least a touchdown’s worth of bans
September 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
# BigTed707 Says:
June 21st, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Daniel Loper
Age: 28
Height: 6-6 Weight: 320
Assets: A good pass protector with a massive physique. Uses his long arms to keep defenders at bay. Is quick and agile with good footwork, sliding and mirroring well. Reads blitzes and makes good decisions.
Flaws: A finesse blocker who doesn’t exploit his size and leverage like he could. Gets driven backward in the running game and can be bull-rushed.
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Fix this guy Coach!
Sign Mawae Too!
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I called it in June…
September 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
didn’t want to lay to many eggs in one basket as far as preseason picks but i’ll pick my spots weekly. baseball picks have been f’n awesome/baucesome 4 me this yr. lol.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
On pace to be the worst pres in amer history.
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# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Mista im smart enough to not follow just words and empty promises…..prez might as well be a rapper…..all entertainment
September 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Obviously we have to contain cj2k…..but this game of football is about turnoveers and 3rd down success
September 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
This is why it’s a roller-coaster ride…all just within a span of minutes….
Browns claimed CB Quincy Butler off waivers from the Rams.
The Browns enjoy keeping a lot of defensive backs (and linebackers) on the active 53, so Butler will slot in as an end-of-the roster insurance policy.
Patriots claimed OT Steve Maneri off waivers from the Texans.
Maneri was a tight end at Temple before converting to offensive tackle. He’s a developmental prospect, having gone undrafted this April.
Source: Brian McIntyre on Twitter
Jaguars claimed DT Landon Cohen off waivers from the Lions.
Cohen will provide depth along the Jaguars’ defensive line.
Source: Drew Rosenhaus on Twitter
Bucs claimed RB Kregg Lumpkin off waivers from the Packers.
Lumpkin can pick up the blitz, making him a better option than Clifton Smith on passing downs. Not an explosive runner, however, Lumpkin won’t put heat on the Bucs’ top two backs — Caddy Williams and Kareem Huggins.
Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
Cardinals claimed CB Brandon McDonald off waivers from the Browns.
This is a great pickup for the Cardinals, especially with all the question marks at cornerback after DRC. McDonald has a lot of starting experience (27 games over the past three seasons), is only 25, and will be cheap.
Source: Brandon McDonald on Twitter
Titans claimed LB Tim Shaw off waivers from the Bears.
Shaw, 26, set a Bears franchise record with 30 special teams stops in 2009. He’ll work in a similar role for Tennessee, but won’t contribute on defense.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Ravens claimed CB/KR Bryan McCann off waivers from the Cowboys.
McCann was impressive this offseason, and the Cowboys were really hoping to sneak him onto the practice squad. The undrafted rookie out of SMU will begin low on the depth chart, but has some appeal as a long-term dime back. He will handle return duties for the Ravens now that CB/KR Prince Miller has been moved to the practice squad.
Source: ESPN.com
Lions claimed TE Spencer Havner off waiver from the Packers.
Unless the Lions want to carry four tight ends, Will Heller could be the odd man out. Havner, a productive special teamer with some playmaking ability (four TDs on seven catches last year), he’s the ideal No. 3 tight end.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Cardinals claimed OLB Cyril Obiozor off waivers from the Packers.
Obiozor spent last season with the Packers after playing college ball at Texas A&M. He had two tackles in five games in 2009. Obiozor will be the Cards’ No. 4 outside ‘backer behind Joey Porter, Clark Haggans, and Will Davis.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Seahawks claimed DT Junior Siavii off waivers from the Cowboys.
The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Siavii will work in a rotation at nose tackle behind Colin Cole once he gets up to speed in Pete Carroll’s 4-3 defense. Siavii has been a 3-4 nose tackle the past few seasons for Jerry Jones’ club.
Source: Danny O’Neil on Twitter
Buccaneers claimed C/G Ted Larsen off waivers from the Patriots.
Larsen was a sixth-round pick who the Pats probably wanted on the practice squad. He’ll practice behind starting center Jeff Faine in Tampa.
Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter
September 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
like the idea of routt starting over cj, i think routt does a whole lot better on the corners than in the slot.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
On pace? You sure the puppet isnt? What has he done in 20 months? I see nada but good speeches and commentary on sports
September 5th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Bengals claimed QB Dan LeFevour off waivers from the Bears.
It looks like the Bengals have a thing for QBs with below average arm strength. Though productive in college, LeFevour hasn’t shown that he’s worthy of an NFL roster. J.T. O’Sullivan was released to make room for LeFevour.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
September 5th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Either CJ is injured or he shot his load as a NFL db. His play has been complete garbage.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:58 am
the center position is kinda fishy, starting veldheer? oh well, it wasn’t like satele was blowing anybody away, just hope it dosen’t result in anything near dhb/murph starting together last yr.
September 5th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I only say on pace because he has in theory 2 more years to turn it around but in Nov he’s going to lose Dem rule in congress so really he has 60 days to turn it around…lol
September 5th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Raideredout…….Yeah routt has great closing speed and needs to regain his 07 form….that happens and turnovers galore
September 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
should be in the 3rd quarter by now next week.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Thought the hub bub about Mitchell was pretty outta left field …
September 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
As i said CJ a nickel back and got beat like an abused wife last season
September 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Raideredout the entire O-line is fishy! JC might not make it to week 4. The good news is Gradkowski is the backup!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Again the whole GM vs Coaches thing, plus also grr if we’re seriously considering it…
Sources tell Profootballtalk.com that the Seahawks “have an internal split” regarding free agent Matt Leinart.
It’s probably safe to assume that Leinart’s former coach Pete Carroll heads the camp that is calling for the team to sign the QB. PFT also confirms that the Texans and Raiders remain in the mix for Leinart.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
September 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I think jt o sullivan should grow his mullet back and join UFL
September 5th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
raideredoutL.A. Bodog down to +600 for division. Give me a 5 team baseball parlay for the day.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
yeah i agree mista, been saying that about the o-line all offseason but i guess they’ll adress that next yr.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Wait there GG…..u mean GMs and coaches dont agree? Never knew this…..much props to Hobbles
September 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I wouldnt hold my breath for the O-line to get fixed until Cable is history.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
i do hate how the media slams the raiders whenever we have a GM v coach situation, but whenever any other team does, it’s never posted that way, highlighting how the GMs overruled coaches, tho that’s what happened naturally/obviously.
i hate the media.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Well i believe eventually the proper oline lineup will be there…..if walker sucks that bad then enter barnes….when carlisle is proven to suck either Loper or BC get in there. But Veldheer is the key
September 5th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Oak-Tone Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
raideredoutL.A. Bodog down to +600 for division. Give me a 5 team baseball parlay for the day.
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haven’t studied any games 2day, but i like dodgers today lol. not a real homer pick becuz the home teams on sunday night baseball have mad stats going 4 them this yr.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
The left side is cool to me……would be interesting at some point we see all LTs on online…..movement should be solid
September 5th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
a five teamer is unreal dude. just donate that money for a good cause instead.lol
September 5th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Very glad first two games are against 4-3 defenses….maybe oline can gain some riddim’
September 5th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Wow this Southern and Del St game is pretty exciting! Damn im glad football is back!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
oh yeah o-line play is going to be crucial. f’n sux mike bush got injured . dmac where u at baby!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
# GG Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
i do hate how the media slams the raiders whenever we have a GM v coach situation, but whenever any other team does, it’s never posted that way, highlighting how the GMs overruled coaches, tho that’s what happened naturally/obviously.
i hate the media.
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GM is a FULL TIME JOB, not a part time, occasional, no insight into it, not hours spent mulling over it, no neck on the line if you screw up, job.
Ok, answer this honestly…CONSIDERING THE TOTAL CHAOS OF THE LAST SEVEN YEARS..you know..since the last “GM” left, on any other team, in any sport, would the current GM of the Raiders be fired? A LONG TIME AGO???
We all know the answer to that..and therein lays the problem. That is why the media makes an issue of the decisions made by someone who desperately needs the help of a GM, but refuses to admit that.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
GG, I don’t know why the media puts more emphasis on Raiders’ internal problems more so than other teams, but I’d say a televised hour long tirade with an overhead projector has something to do with it. Whatdya think?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
hell yeah football is back, damn i really wanted oregon st. 2 pull that game off yest, always root 4 the west teams , but oh well.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Who the Fuc is Stevie Brown…talk about falling in love with a guy at first sight…all his plays came against 3rd stringers….
September 5th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
He’s Back, Stevie Brown, but a lot of folks want him per NFL Post:
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Stevie-Brown-joins-Raiders-practice-squad.html
September 5th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
well bout to get some bbq materials and get this sunday started. have a good one fellas.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Stevie-Brown-joins-Raiders-practice-squad.html
September 5th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Beat YA!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
my bad
September 5th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
# MistaBrown Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I wouldnt hold my breath for the O-line to get fixed until Cable is history.
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Considering LeftHook Tommy had all of one year as an O Coor, with Falcons, prior to coming to Raiders, and considering the disarray of the current Oline, which was one of the biggest problems of the Raiders last year…maybe, just maybe Oline isn’t Tommy’s forte’, as many believe.
What….what the hell is his forte’?
Has to be something…right?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Too nice a day outside.
Keep up the good work Fellas!
I’ll Check’ya Raider.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Mista…..i have at least a touchdown’s worth of bans
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lol..hell…that’s just in the first quarter.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Great comeback by Southern! I need to go to Bayou classic! My dad side of family all Grambling peeps but only Pops and I like Southern! Go Jags!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
OLine hasn’t been able to pass block since the Gannon years, every QB we get has been KO’s before mid season.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Richochet…
Yeah i already agree that if Al was a freelance GM, under the gun of an owner, he’d have been fired. Im not an ostrich. However, GM/Owners exist like Paul Brown, Al Davis, George Halas, and with that comes that leeway to hold your role, or have underling “VP of Football Operations” people and other labels that help you out but still under you. Also, there are sheer Owners out there without a GM role who do “interfere” a lot like Snyder, J.Jones. That can be worse, especially when they don’t have the football acumen of Davis, just business men. So yeah, Davis’ last seven years are a mirror for him, but it’s still a bit remiss of the media, a lot of them young punks, to just go to town on an easy story like dissing Al cos it’s fashionable and a way to get a name, when there’s a lack of respect there for his litany of success and achievment in the NFL. Paul Brown, Halas, werent popular at the end, but perhaps not mauled either nationally like Al has? That’s for the oldies to reply back on.
RMR…
That projector incident was pretty cool tho, even as a face palm moment.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
PEDOchet…..its called quick strike offense!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Looks like the blog is full if the same pathetic trolls.
If you diiiks hate the Raiders so much, why bother?
This blog should have a block feature so we can filter out the trolls and converse with actual Raider fans.
Save me the time ignoring their posts.
And to the real fans: ignore the trolls and they’ll go away.
RAIDERS!!!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Overhead projector was BAUCEome!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Lol just got text from Bob…..Norco wild dude man….bout to fight a charger fan at gym…..u think bob aint ready for the season!
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Tell Bobbo I said that little ole lady ain’t worth it…besides, gnawing on his leg with her polidentures, while he’s pumping iron, is just nasty stuff…he’ll know what I mean.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
SMU vs Texas Tech then Boise vs VA Tech monday…..tuesday and wednesday will be hardest days of year unless there is a wednesday game for NCAA
September 5th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
# weaselbit Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Looks like the blog is full if the same pathetic trolls.
If you diiiks hate the Raiders so much, why bother?
This blog should have a block feature so we can filter out the trolls and converse with actual Raider fans.
Save me the time ignoring their posts.
And to the real fans: ignore the trolls and they’ll go away.
RAIDERS!!!
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Pretty easy to ignore any posts…unless, of course, you subscribe to the “slide finger across screen” mode of reading, which tends to slow one down….
September 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Look PeDO….sometimes u gotta do things that many wont approve of
September 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
So why not make a run @ Houshmandzadeh?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I think Nnapp was the OC & Cable was the O-line coach. Nevertheless I get your point. Im looking forward to the day when we aren’t using ZB.
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# Richochet Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
# MistaBrown Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I wouldnt hold my breath for the O-line to get fixed until Cable is history.
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Considering LeftHook Tommy had all of one year as an O Coor, with Falcons, prior to coming to Raiders, and considering the disarray of the current Oline, which was one of the biggest problems of the Raiders last year…maybe, just maybe Oline isn’t Tommy’s forte’, as many believe.
What….what the hell is his forte’?
Has to be something…right?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I’d rather have Housh than Figurs.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Al is doing a good draft with the draft picks. Pretty high bar some folks have set for him.
DHB, Shaugnessy, Murphy, and Brandon Meyers all solid draft picks from last year. Only miss was Mitchell.
All draft picks from this years draft will make the team. Top 3 picks are starters!
September 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Where is my good pal Just LOSE? Really waiting to hear how much he KNOWS more than everyone lol
September 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I think somebody signed him already besides we have Chaz Schilens.
Sarcasm.
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# 408RAIDER Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
So why not make a run @ Houshmandzadeh?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Profootballtalk.com reports that unsigned restricted free agent Vincent Jackson had a one-year contract worked out with an unnamed team Saturday, but the deal was scuttled when the sides couldn’t agree on trade terms.
It was probably either the Rams or the Seahawks — most likely St. Louis. The Rams were widely reported to have renewed their interest in Jackson rather suddenly on Saturday, before reports confirmed they’d given up on the idea roughly an hour later. Jackson is now ineligible to play before Week 7. Perhaps St. Louis or Seattle will try to make another play for V-Jax thereafter.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
September 5th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Kellen Moore for Boise State is a true gamer
September 5th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Your boy SeyGlenBush will be here its just a matter of time, you know this.
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# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Where is my good pal Just LOSE? Really waiting to hear how much he KNOWS more than everyone lol
September 5th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
AssASSin You dont say? Next u gonna tell me I’d rather fly first class than coach
September 5th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
GG Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Richochet…
Yeah i already agree that if Al was a freelance GM, under the gun of an owner, he’d have been fired. Im not an ostrich. However, GM/Owners exist like Paul Brown, Al Davis, George Halas, and with that comes that leeway to hold your role, or have underling “VP of Football Operations” people and other labels that help you out but still under you. Also, there are sheer Owners out there without a GM role who do “interfere” a lot like Snyder, J.Jones. That can be worse, especially when they don’t have the football acumen of Davis, just business men. So yeah, Davis’ last seven years are a mirror for him, but it’s still a bit remiss of the media, a lot of them young punks, to just go to town on an easy story like dissing Al cos it’s fashionable and a way to get a name, when there’s a lack of respect there for his litany of success and achievment in the NFL. Paul Brown, Halas, werent popular at the end, but perhaps not mauled either nationally like Al has? That’s for the oldies to reply back on.
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No doubt Al has the smarts..it’s just the stamina needed to do a GM’s job that’s missing.
Hey..can’t mess with father time..catches us all.
Every GM, on every team, has spent 18 hours a day, straight, this last few days/week to analyze who might be available, from what team, what is needed, and who to go after the moment the cuts start…how many hours do you believe Al has spent this last week? or day?
As far as the Moldy Oldies? Halas and such..yeah, that was a different day, that’s for sure..back when players stayed with teams, no holdouts, or few, just hard knock football.
Media? IMO, 1/4 to 1/3 of every newspaper/online staff is dedicated to just stirring up crap, to rile people up, to get attention..so they jump on anything, including Al.
Have to admit..Al tends to welcome it, warrant it, and in many cases, deserves it, right?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Two years ago I was the only one pounding tj for the fraud that he is. Now it seems everybody is chipping him…
What a pioneer I am.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Mista…..JUST LOSE is funny……his unjustified reasining for cutting JLH was hilarious…..he cried a storm since Thursday
September 5th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Mista i still like BHP tho……the posts yesterday were epic
September 5th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
MistaBrown Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Your boy SeyGlenBush will be here its just a matter of time, you know this.
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Any more “bonified NFL qb” sightings?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Wonder how Craig James Feeling right now……wimpy chump son is against his old school
September 5th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
brownie (your doing a heck of a job brownie btw) i think you have a lot in common with tj, you and mr.bauceman. you all wear al on your face.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Bauce SeyGlen used to call JLH “chokie lee higgins” remember that?
Now Just Win is hating on JLH. Do the math! If SeyGlen was a Native American his name would not be Lightfoot he doesn’t sneak up on anybody.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Texas Tech ran the ball the first two plays? Da hell?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
# 408RAIDER Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
So why not make a run @ Houshmandzadeh?
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Looks like he turned into a bigger prima donna than T.O. was, at his prime..with his “all about me” attitude, and demands for the ball…the act apparently wore thin.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Mista lmao good one
September 5th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Hobs you having another bad day? Get off my leg you senile old fart! Go dig up one post where I shill for AD or STFU
September 5th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Gnarly? Are you crying again?
Is this something that developed over time, or are you just a natural?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Hobbles…..u just dont quit huh little engine?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
i’m a coming boss, is that what you say to al when he’s screaming for his diaper to be changed?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Im an admitted Al Davis stooge….no problem there but will criticize Al too but not much
September 5th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Hob Knobber…..im jealous of Herrera’s job would take it in a Mississippi mudslide minute
September 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
oh yeah your a cheerleader mistabrownlover. your still mad about the other day when i got the best of you. bauce (i’m a coming mr.davis) 4 real wasn’t here to back ya up
September 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Q: Should Stevie Brown clear waivers, he becomes a free agent correct?
What day and time would that be?
Monday or Tuesday I presume?
September 5th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
weren’t people calling you a cleveland brown fan two years ago and didn’t you admit to it? why r u here?
September 5th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
T Scott is a full time DE now. Ending a bad experiment that took much needed game time away from the 2-3 players that they really needed to evaluate. Now we are going to start Q. Groves missed out on valuable PT because of the “experiment”. LB coach Halucheck must be a real clueless tool.
September 5th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Sorry spelled his name wrong. Haluchack
November 8th, 2011 at 5:02 am
saint bernard german shepherd cross…
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