Richardson or Houshmandzadeh?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 4:23 pm in Oakland Raiders.
ESPN is reporting the Jets have cut 16-year veteran Tony Richardson, one of the league’s best blocking fullbacks.
Given that the Raiders have only Marcel Reece, a work-in-progress blocker and an excellent receiver, you wonder if they’ll make a run at Richardson.
Richardson has made a living clearing the way for productive running backs _ Marcus Allen, Chester Taylor, Adrian Peterson, Larry Johnson, Thomas Jones _ and the Raiders could use a level head as well as a lead blocker for Darren McFadden, Michael Bush (when healthy) and whoever else lines up in the backfield. It’s something they attempted with Lorenzo Neal last year, only to find Neal was too close to the end of his career before a hamstring tear ended it.
On the other hand, the Raiders could also use an experienced wide receiver. Chaz Schilens will miss the opener and beyond, although no one seems sure exactly how long he’ll be out. They don’t have the veteran who can find open areas, get first downs take some of the pressure off Zach Miller as someone quarterback Jason Campbell completely trusts.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh remains on the open market, although the Raiders have been adamant about developing their young wide receivers.
If you accept the premise it’s unlikely they’d sign both, which would be more beneficial to the 2010 Raiders, Richardson or Houshmandzadeh?
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September 5th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Yes to both please…
September 5th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
I wonder if Velds inexperience will stifle our O’s play calls?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-veldheer
September 5th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
We could use either one frankly. Someone said Rich could be another Lo Neal.
That would sugg.
Is Housh a bad locker room guy as someone suggested? Didn’t think so but…
I’d sure like a vet WR for us to throw to though…
September 5th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Dump Figures and get Whosyourmamma
September 5th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
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September 5th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
go get houshyomomma!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Im pretty excited with reece’s potential. He seems to have big play explosiveness that most fullbacks dont have
September 5th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Dump Figurs, get Housh.
Dump Sam Williams, get Richardson.
Dump Cartwright, trade for Lynch or Barber.
Oh, how I love wishful thinking.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Cut Eugene, Yamon, and S Wlliams.
Sign TJ, Richardson, and put S Brown on the 53 man roster!!!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
The only knock on Housh is that he wants the ball… a lot.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I like Reece too, good hands. But most of these guys say he can’t block.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Jerry putting in OT….
September 5th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Julius Jones is available…Would be an upgrade over notwright
September 5th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
look at our d-line, we have no depth, I can assure you we are gonna give up huge gains in the 4th quarter of games and have horrible Defensive games during december. look at our o-line: we have no talent. If we win more than 6 Jackson and Marshall are miracle workers cause the roster is not built for the Raiders style of play.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Glad to see Kellen Heard on the practice squad. More acknowledgement of focus on true run defense. Hope the kid develops.
Good move with Groves at WLB…and Scott at DE. Big issue is making sure the Raiders add diversity to the defensive lineups. I hope to see players on defense moving all over the field and causing confusion for the offense. Al MUST let Marshall do his job without any interference or “suggestions”
Get Tony Richardson AND TJ Houshminzadeh!
Someone tell DMAC to step it up please!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
the roster has 7 d-linemen (including trevor scott). our defense does not blitz, and Al expects 7 d-linemen with no real noseguard to stop the run, and rush the passer during 16 games? we need a GM URGENTLY!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Hands down T.J. Houshmanzadeh. Let’s not forget, Hue Jackson was the Wide Receivers coach for the Bengals in 04-06, and Houshmanzadeh really blossomed under Jackson’s tutelage. Plus, we really don’t have a veteran presence among our WR corp. Some say T.J. had a bad year last year, but how many of us in the nation would have killed to have one of our receivers get 79 receptions and 911 yards. Having Houshmanzadeh underneath and taking away the best DB’s would help DHB get open on the deep routes.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
@ 15
Thank you, Dmac to show up this year.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
that’s easy….sign richarson …helps the running game and gives our qb more manageable passing scenarios
September 5th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Sam Williams is still around….f’n crazy…reminds me of james jett…..Think raiders miss ekejubia yet? (special teams)…Cartwright plays special teams and backup FB, unlike Julius Jones…Also he is our 4th RB, not bad for 4th string. He has experience starting
September 5th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
get TJ, and decide on one of these four: Jacoby Ford, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Nick Miller, Yamon Figurs….then go out and get D-line help!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
There is no question a blocking fullback is a much higher need, and part of that statement comes from how far I believe our wideouts have come.
I believe most improved play from a position in 2010 will definitely be from wide out.
Go Raiders.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Dump Figurs, and Cartwrong sign TJ, Jones, and Richardson!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Defensive line (7)_Matt Shaughnessy, Tommy Kelly, Richard Seymour, Lamarr Houston, Desmond Bryant, john hensedson, trevor Scott
September 5th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
@16
Count Wimbley as an end rusher on 3rd downs across from Scott, add possible role for Houston inside in pass situations, and Henderson as an early down run-focused DT, and I’m fine with the state of the D-Line as compared to last season.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Go get both…
cut Yamon Figurs and cut reece
September 5th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Welcome to OAKTOWN TJ…..I said before he was cut and im sayin it now
September 5th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I actually really like murray
September 5th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I bet the Jets go 6-10 this year. They’ve ditched 2 important pieces from last years team, Thomas Jones and now Richardson. They replaced Jones with Tomlinson who averaged about 3 and a half inches per carry last season. Not to mention Revis is still holding out. I dont know what theyre thinking. But anyway…
To answer the question though, I think Whosyermomma would help the Raiders a bit more than Richardson. I dont think were going to have much of a running game this year regardless. This line simply doesnt run block very well. If were going to win games this season, its going to be through the air.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
# Thec07 Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 9:26 am
LMN, what up? Where have you been???
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well I took Neil B’s advise to get out of dodge here in summer, when the fools rule the blog, and nothing is worth reading, later I was really busy at work, so I tuned in when pre-season started and fantasy leagues was about to start =)
September 5th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Houshmanzadeh is the guy we need to pick up! We have no depth at wide receiver. Marcel Reece is good enough at FB. Come on Big Al, pull the trigger.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Until Big Al backs off….We are a 1975 team.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
btw, Texans picked up our David Nixon…
September 5th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I get what cable was saying…
We are working on a couple of things…
He said that in reference to scott moving to DE
and groves starting at WLB…
September 5th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Good to see your back LMN!
September 5th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I like the idea of having a real FB on the roster, just not sure how often it’s going to be called for. With as many 2-TE, 3-WR, and 3-OT sets that tend to be called, the FB role is minimized.
The thing about TJ that turns me off is his reported attitude. This team is in a rebuild and is moving ahead with some real positivity right now. Adding in a “me” player just before the start of the season has potential to cause some of the cohesiveness to unravel.
If one of the two, Richardson. If one of anyone out there, OL depth please. Pears can go.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
LMN, good to have you back Bro…
September 5th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Raiders placed DE Alex Daniels on injured reserve, ending his season.
The injury is unknown. Daniels was tried at fullback in camp, but the move didn’t appear to work out. He may return in 2011 camp to push for a job.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Raiders placed DE Jay Richardson (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.
The former starter was initially announced as waived, but he’ll sit on I.R. until the Raiders release him with a settlement. Richardson made 22 starts between the 2007 and 2008 seasons. He had three sacks off the bench in ‘09.
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
September 5th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
# r8eray Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Good to see your back LMN!
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Great to BE back
September 5th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Good, I like Richardson. Not flashy, but a solid utility player who serves a role for the Raiders.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
if we cut Figurs who will return punts/kickoffs TJ? or ford also if we don’t pick up a good offensive line man then we will need a monster of a full back Richardson?
I do know is if we do nothing mark 2 more in the loss column.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Jay Richardson, that is.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
JLH, Miller, Ford and Cartwright can all handle return duties if Figurs goes.
Hell, the Raiders could use a legitimate running back more than they can use Cartwright.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Thec…
Thanks!
September 5th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Dump Figurs, get Housh.
Dump Williams, get Tony Richardson.
Dump Cartwright, get Legarette Blount.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Bush = every-down, combo back
DMAC = perimeter runner, receiving threat
Blount = Bruiser with a mean streak
September 5th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
I am all for improving the team, by adding quality players, that improve our depth. Keep in mind that these players may or may not be productive early as they will have zero time to learn a new system…
But down the line will improve the team overall…
September 5th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Sign Pat White, make hotel plans in Dallas for February… ha.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
you guys keep saying dump williams, lets not forget we need a vet on special teams. hes a versatile back-up
September 5th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
F it Smash DMAC into the middle of the line and lets see if he is a true running back that can handle full time duty or move his @ss to wide out sign a real running back off the waver wire till Bush gets back.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Houston signed David Nixon. I hope he doesn’t
turn into a servicable player.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Williams did indeed look good on special teams in the preseason, I’ll say that much. But linebacker is for once a position of depth for the Raiders… other positions, not so much.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Then again, maybe the Raiders are still planning on moving Thomas Howard.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Still, how many players can one team keep solely for their special teams value?
Cartwight
Figurs
Eugene
Williams
Brown
…
September 5th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Williams, Brown were the only high lights on special teams other than the kickers.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
well Im out… see you guys in a near future!
September 5th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Dump Figurs, get Housh.
Dump Williams, get Tony Richardson.
Dump Cartwright, get Legarette Blount.
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WORD.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
I don’t know, Eugene did pretty well. He also had some nice hits as a backup. He’s becoming a decent enough player, just not as a starter.
Still would have liked to see Brown make the team, but as long as he’s on the practice squad I’m happy.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Jets have also cut Chauncey Washington.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
L Blount made the Titans’ 53 man roster.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Bush = every-down, combo back
DMAC = perimeter runner, receiving threat,forgot fumbler and injured reserve president
Blount = Bruiser with a mean streak
September 5th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Raider O:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/05/titans-waive-blount-add-rolle-to-practice-squad/
September 5th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
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Takwo Spikes
September 5th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Takeo
September 5th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
DMAC = perimeter runner, receiving threat,forgot fumbler and injured reserve president
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His Native American name is Trips On Grass.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
One day after learning he had made Tennessee’s 53-man roster, former Oregon running back, LeGarrette Blount was cut by the Titans..
Sunday Tennessee claimed a pair of linebackers off waivers, in order to make room on the roster, Blount was released.
The undrafted free agent is now available to sign with any team in the NFL.
He could likely be invited to sign on with the Titans’ practice team.
During four preseason games, Blount scored one goal line touchdown against Seattle in week one.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Dump Figurs, get Housh.
Dump Williams, get Tony Richardson.
Dump Cartwright, get Legarette Blount.
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Totally agree. Especially on Blount and Housh moves. U should push Al aside and be the GM!
September 5th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Houshmanzadeh or Richardson? Gotta go w/ Housh. 16 years in the NFL wow. You gotta wonder how much richardson has in the tank, especially being a fullback.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
DMAC needs to be tested push his @ss lets see if he has the balls to be a raider force feed him the ball and see if he’ll grow if not package him with Cartwright and Williams for a first round pick next year
September 5th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Raiders in Battle with ESPN’s Adam Schefter
PLAYERS: Adam Schefter, Matt Leinart, Darren McFadden, Kyle Boller
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals
This guy’s a liar T…look at his sh*t eating grin lying face.. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Oakland Raiders are interested in trading for Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Matt Leinart..Well apparently the Raiders have no clue what the dude is talking about..The Raiders Official Twitter shot off this message to him..ESPN’s Adam Schefter is once again making untrue statements about The Oakland Raiders, this time regarding Matt Leinart…They continue on saying..The Raiders have never discussed trading for Leinart.The Raiders are very happy about their quarterback situation.” Maybe ESPN and Schefter make this stuff up..
September 5th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
From Miami Procter, who is capable of playing guard or center, should find a job in short order because of his versatility. AL Get him.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Schefter is a Glorified Cheerleader
September 5th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Every, Suspicion, Proves, Nothing.
E S P N =espn
September 5th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Raiders should pick up Tony Richardson, Mr. Reece can learn from one of the best. Having a rookie center, Richardson would help in that regards as well.
His run blocking will be able to free up Zach from having to block so much.
You know Jason (protect that blind side on obvious passing downs), Darren, & Michael are pleading for Richardson.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
TJ – not really interested in him. We have two big recievers in Heyward-bey & Murphy. N.Miller is becoming our possesion reciever. Higgins as all other WRs, I believe will be more consistent in catching the ball because more balls will be thrown between the numbers by Jason. (recievers will not have to ponder where/ if the ball arrives in a catchable vicinity).
Plus I think if Higgins focuses on just recieving (be only a backup PR) he will be that veteran WR, after all he has three years experience.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Dirty Shoes I agree, D. McFadden needs to be tested, his first three games are versus, Tenn, StL at home (psst… we lose this one, Cable’s hot seat just revieved 1,000,000 volts), and AZ these teams are not exactly stout defenses.
Raiders should be 2-1 at the very minimum.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Did the Piggy go wee wee wee all the way home? Find out in the latest GEICO Commercial.This comercial pisses me off ,i am going to find that pig kill it gut it and luau it at a raiders tailgate.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
The San Diego Union-Tribune confirms that the Chargers are “concerned” OLB Shawne Merriman (Achilles) will miss Week 1.
The team is reportedly also concerned about “when or if he will again be the force he once was.” After reporting late to camp, Merriman missed the final two preseason games with the Achilles’ issue. It’s become chronic for the once-feared pass rusher, from whom we’re not anticipating big things in 2010.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
It’s too late now, but somebody needs to send Dan Hampton a copy of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Broadcasting.” The chapter on apologizing might still come in handy.
Hampton became the latest idiot with his analysis of Thursday night’s NFL opener between the Saints and Vikings.
“The Vikings need to go down there and hit that town like Katrina.”
Nice job, Brownie. I mean Danny.
The Hall-of-Fame defensive tackle is now a talking head with Pro Football Weekly’s syndicated TV show. At least he is pending the inevitable announcement that he’s been suspended or fired.
Look, I know we’re all tired of these Babble-gate stupidity plays. You know the routine.
Announcer says something offensive. Firestorm ensues. Al Sharpton threatens to picket. Announcer apologizes. Jesse Jackson offers sensitivity training.
I hate to play the role of media scold in this, but geez.
Katrina?
Didn’t Hampton’s mom or producers ever tell him there are some things you just can’t joke about? At least not for another 75 years
September 5th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Sign Tony Richardson.
Also Al & cable have been secretive, but what’s up with Rookie injuries Goethel & McFadden (Walter’s we know is a hamstring), how long will they be out.
That actually makes 4 players of the 53-man roster, two of them were probable starters, with injuries that may be 1-6 weeks long (or longer).
which means of course we are playing with a 49-man roster going into week 1.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
recieved 1 million volts
September 5th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
DMAC wants to be the MAN or does he just act like the man if we do what i said he cant blame us for under utilizing him when he packs his bags. run d mac run.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
step up or ship out
September 5th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
I’m not a Dmac basher I want to see explosive talent on sunday
September 5th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
dirtyhoesdraws Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
DMAC wants to be the MAN or does he just act like the man if we do what i said he cant blame us for under utilizing him when he packs his bags. run d mac run.
………..al davis needs to get him in his office and like (The Godfather)
You can act like a man! [slap] What’s the matter with you?”
September 5th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
# r8eray Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
The San Diego Union-Tribune confirms that the Chargers are “concerned” OLB Shawne Merriman (Achilles) will miss Week 1.
The team is reportedly also concerned about “when or if he will again be the force he once was.” After reporting late to camp, Merriman missed the final two preseason games with the Achilles’ issue. It’s become chronic for the once-feared pass rusher, from whom we’re not anticipating big things in 2010.
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Symptom of roid abuse.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Rather have TJ Hooker, whos ur mama, whos ur daddy Housmazood…..signed.
This team needs a solid vet WR.
The FB position is set with Reece and Lawton.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
# r8eray Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
The San Diego Union-Tribune confirms that the Chargers are “concerned” OLB Shawne Merriman (Achilles) will miss Week 1.
The team is reportedly also concerned about “when or if he will again be the force he once was.” After reporting late to camp, Merriman missed the final two preseason games with the Achilles’ issue. It’s become chronic for the once-feared pass rusher, from whom we’re not anticipating big things in 2010.
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Symptom of roid abuse.
^^^^^^^^
Yep!
And glad Stevie Brown cleared waivers and can develop into a Raider.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
woooow roid rage
September 5th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Stevie Brow cleared waivers…..link?
September 5th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Brown
September 5th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Texans interested in Schobel, Leinart
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 5, 2010 9:11 PM ET
As NFL rosters continue to get juggled a week before the start of the regular season, the Houston Texans are interested in adding a couple of high-profile players.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans still have interest in former Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel. Although Schobel says he’s retired, the Texans may be hoping they can make him an offer to get him to reconsider.
McClain also reports, as we’ve noted previously, that the Texans are interested in free agent quarterback Matt Leinart. In Houston Leinart wouldn’t have any chance of unseating starter Matt Schaub, but perhaps once he learns the offense he could move ahead of Dan Orlovsky as the No. 2.
Per McClain, the Texans would probably bring back John David Booty if they don’t acquire Leinart.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Richardson should be the pick. He’s still got 1 or 2 good years left, is an excellent blocker &strong veteran prescence in the locker room.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Raiders week one vs Titans start off season with a playoff game .
September 5th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawksblog/2012821063_whoshoushwant.html
It’s down to the Raiders or the Redskins for Housh.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
assassin i truly hope that article is credible. he would help so much
September 5th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Alz, got to pull trigger for TJ Houshmenzadah and or Kevin Mawae….cumon Alz lets do it!!!!
September 5th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Maybe throw in some performance-based incentives on top of that veteran minimum to pry him out of Shanarat’s claws…
September 5th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
look at our d-line, we have no depth, I can assure you we are gonna give up huge gains in the 4th quarter of games and have horrible Defensive games during december. look at our o-line: we have no talent. If we win more than 6 Jackson and Marshall are miracle workers cause the roster is not built for the Raiders style of play.
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Yeah LOOK at our D line!
Matt Shaughnessy, Richard Seymour, Tommy Kelly, Lamarr Houston, John Henderson, Desmond Bryant, Trevor Scott,
Then add Kam Wimbley and Quentin Groves as DE pass rushers.
Thats more depth than most teams.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Housh is in negotiations with us. Know why?
Bush is down and out for awhile DMC’s never proven he can be a lead back and the O line isn’t punching holes for the run game.
That could mean a realiance more on the pass meaning Housh on the loose in the House of Thrills…
September 5th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
The Raiders need both Housh and Richardson, but if they had to choose one it’s a no brainer.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1173397/index.htm
September 5th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
housh in the house not if its comin from adam schefter.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Hue will be the Raiders’ key to landing Housh.
In the words of OchoCinco: “HUE!!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNREzBAnY4
September 5th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
tj whosyourmomma!!!!
September 5th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Nnamdi I agree our D-Line is deep, especialy at DT, which for years has been our weakest position.
DTs- Starters: Seymour & Kelly (in shape even)
Bench/backup: Bryant, Henderson, & Houston
DEs- Starters: Houston & Shaunessy (great run stopper only going to get better w/ Houston & Seymour getting all the double teams)
Bench/backup: Scott, Wimbley, Seymour, & Groves
Super deep w/Houston & Seymour able to play inside & out!
September 5th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
I like our team this year, I’m almost well…yes I am optomistic. POSITIVE VIBRATIONS
Now they just need to start listening to some James brown…Brand new bag.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Housh is considering it.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/05/tj-houshmandzadeh-looking-at-raiders-redskins/
September 5th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Linebacker Corp
Starters :McClain, Wimbley, & Groves or Scott
Bench/backup: Howard, Brown, Williams, Groves, & Goethel (pending whatever injury it is)
September 5th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Just read in Clayton’s Mailbag, some Raider fan is worried about the big runs we gave up in the preseason…I guess he didnt know that seymour wasnt in the game.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
DB
Starters at CB: Nnamdi, Routt
Bench/Back up: C. Johnson, W. McFadden (pending injury), & Ware
Safeties: Huff & Branch
Bench: Mitchell & Eugene
September 5th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
If we pick up TJ. does Figures go to PS?
September 5th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Or that teams run a vanilla defense in preseason.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Figurs has 3 yrs exp, i don’t think he’s PS eligible.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Figurs I believe is ineligible for the practice squad.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
I know the knock on Housh is that he’s got a big ego and wants the ball a lot, but honestly, when is the last time the Raiders had a receiver with any kind of competitive fire? The last guys the Raiders brought in (Moss and Walker) flat-out quit on the team. Porter just wanted out, and Curry was a non-factor.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
I realize other teams may claim our practice squad players as long as they place them on their active 53-man roster.
Do the Raiders have first rights to do the same?
September 5th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
DHB and Murph, along with Housh, JLH, Ford and Miller could be an exciting group to watch.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Schilens is starting to remind me of Curry a gem in the rough, but always injured.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Numdi,
We dont have the O-line to be reliant on the pass. Even more to the point they are not about to change the offense a week before the season starts. If tj comes on it will be business as usual. He will fit in with us not us with him.
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Nnamdi21 Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
That could mean a realiance more on the pass meaning Housh on the loose in the House of Thrills…
September 5th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
I know the knock on Housh is that he’s got a big ego and wants the ball a lot, but honestly, when is the last time the Raiders had a receiver with any kind of competitive fire? The last guys the Raiders brought in (Moss and Walker) flat-out quit on the team. Porter just wanted out, and Curry was a non-factor.
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Or had a reciever with 4 straight seasons of 900 + recieveing yards
September 5th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Who cares where he goes? Why is he even on the team?
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Raiders For Life Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
If we pick up TJ. does Figures go to PS?
September 5th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I guess my question is…if we pick up TJ, who would get cut loose, I would hope Figures or Pears. I know most of you will hate me for this but I wouldn’t mind saying goodbye to Chaz or Dmac.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I really do hope that Schilens somehow manages to get healthy, because if he does he can be elite. Dude has some crazy physical skills, and if he could hone them on the field the Raiders would have a very difficult receiving corps to stop.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Quarterback Position:
starter: Mr. Jason Campbell
back/up: Mr. Gradkowski
bench: Mr. Boller
very solid at quaterback the most important position in the NFL.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Hwhosyourmomma can’t run anymore, don’t do it Al. Its J. Walker all over again.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
@ 124
Totally agree, I just wish he was there right now.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Murphy, DHB, JLH….sounds about right. I don’t think its great, but its what we have. Another WR is not going to get on the field.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Raiders For Life, you would cut DMAC before Cartwright, Figurs, CJ, or T Howard?
Brilliant!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
yamon figurs is the only player on the depth chart listed at three positions wr/pr/kor why do you want to kill are kick return game by cutting figurs.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Hwhosyourmomma can’t run anymore, don’t do it Al.
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As the Raiders have found out in recent years, there’s more to being an NFL receiver than being able to run fast.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Figurs was doing a pretty good job of killing the kick return game on his own.
Between JLH, Ford, Miller and Cartwright, the team has enough average return men.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Fat Runt how do you not know the difference between are & our ?
September 5th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
yamon figurs is the next devin hester of kick retuns
September 5th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Assassin, I agree with you, but you have to be able to break on your cuts FAST! Just ask Tim Brown, Jerry Rice, J Walker…The Raiders know what they are going to get from a ageing WR on the field… Coverage sack.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
You mean he returns a bunch of them in his first three years in the league and then never again?
September 5th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
devin who???
September 5th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Mistabrown.. I’m not a DMAC or Chaz hater…if they would stay healthy and play I might feel different.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Lets hope JLH returns to form.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
let Dmac try PR and KR.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Assassin, I agree with you, but you have to be able to break on your cuts FAST! Just ask Tim Brown, Jerry Rice, J Walker…The Raiders know what they are going to get from a ageing WR on the field… Coverage sack.
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900 yards receiving last year (and the three years before that), and no history of significant injuries. If he gets even half of that this season, it’ll start opening up more opportunities for DHB and Murph downfield. All he needs to be is a possession receiver, which is something the Raiders don’t currently have on the roster.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
have miller return kicks oh yeah tom cable wanted to cut him. good choice. (sarcasm)
September 5th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Between JLH, Ford, Miller and Cartwright, the team has enough average return men.
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Well said.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
let Dmac try PR and KR.
……………………let dmac try the 903 bus out of town!!!!!!!!11
September 5th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
The reason Seattle cut him is because they said he can’t run anymore. It seems alot of WR needy teams are listening to them, Vikings, Dolts, Bengals, Bucs, and even the Raiders.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Regardless you dont cut them and keep Cartwright, Figurs, Howard, N Miller on the roster unless you are sabotaging your own team.
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Raiders For Life Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Mistabrown.. I’m not a DMAC or Chaz hater…if they would stay healthy and play I might feel different.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Tj hasnt done squat since he went to Seattle.
Fat Run I thought P Carroll wanted Leinart what happened to that, genius?
September 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I will say this, if they bring in Houz as a Ricky Prole type with the Rams then it might work out. The guy would not beable to start or beat out any of our WRs.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
RNOraiderFan Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
The reason Seattle cut him is because they said he can’t run anymore. It seems alot of WR needy teams are listening to them, Vikings, Dolts, Bengals, Bucs, and even the Raiders.
……………………who said it the old lane kiffin alias(pete carroll)
September 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
*Fat Runt
September 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
yamon figurs is the only player on the depth chart listed at three positions wr/pr/kor why do you want to kill are kick return game by cutting figurs.
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Listed at 3 pos. Sucks at all three. I Mean, really, what is he good at besides running the 40? TJ had 70+ rec last yr & 900+ yds. Yamon has 3 catches in 3 yrs….C’MON Son! Getdafukouttaherewitdatbull$hit!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Well then, let Dmac try water boy, it worked for Bobby Bouche
September 5th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
MistaBrown Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Tj hasnt done squat since he went to Seattle.
Fat Run I thought P Carroll wanted Leinart what happened to that, genius?
leinart hasnt signed with anyone still could happen.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
MistaBrown you have a good point, I’ll shut up and just read now.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Fat Runt, you said Leinart would sign with Seattle within minutes because Carroll loves him.
What happened?
September 5th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Got to run, next Sunday will be black Sunday in Tenn. Later Nation!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Tj hasnt done squat since he went to Seattle.
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And yet, he has double the yardage of the leading Raiders WR for the last two seasons.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Not saying much Assassin.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Not saying much Assassin.
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It definitely isn’t. But at the very least it means he can help this team. On the cheap, no less.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Our offense scored 17 TD’s all last season. Saying Tj has dbl the yardage of one of our guys isnt exactly anything to hang your hat on.
Im not saying dont sign him but his best days look to be long behind him.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Sammie has double the yards of our WR’s!!!!!
Just kidding.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
How would a slow ass old Diva slot reciever help this team? Better question is why does Raider fan think that EVERY available FA should end up in Oakland??? LOL
September 5th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
if you look at yamon figurs stats for four years he dont have any but if you also look at his attempts with other teams it shows two,that too me means he hasnt been given a chance and in my eyes that still makes him a rookie,so i am willing to give him a chance.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Brilliant!
You got your education on the back of a Capn Crunch box didnt you?
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Fat Kidd Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
if you look at yamon figurs stats for four years he dont have any
September 5th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
fat kidd Says:
i am willing to give him a chance.
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not me!!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Yamon Figurs is a return guy. Thats it thats all. He wont have 2 catches this year.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
his worst days are double any of our current wr’s best days. sign him now!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
J Ford = Carlos Francis
September 5th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
what is different now is yamon figurs is wearing the silver and black,when i dont wear silver and black i am just an average guy,but when i put on my silver and black i go outside and tear the bumper off my nieghbors jeep.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Looks like too many people forgot J Russell was the Qb in 2009. What WR is going to put up #’s with that lump throwing the ball?
Our WR are not going to hold us back in 2010 it will be the O-line that kills us.
I dont care about TJ one way or the other but Figurs or Ford wouldn’t be missed.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
LMAO
This is still funny.
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Fat Kidd Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
if you look at yamon figurs stats for four years he dont have any
September 5th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ui1V1uel-g&feature=related
September 5th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
# RNOraiderFan Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
The reason Seattle cut him is because they said he can’t run anymore. It seems alot of WR needy teams are listening to them, Vikings, Dolts, Bengals, Bucs, and even the Raiders.
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gotta link for this info? not being a d!ck. just would like to read it.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Shouldn’t Ford have the same chance as JLH? Jocoby is a rookie and JLH has what, 3 yrs? I think we should give Ford a try until about week 4, then yank him if he sucks.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Im not saying dont sign him but his best days look to be long behind him.
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Absolutely they are, he’d probably only be signed to a one-year contract for the veteran minimum. But really all that matters is that he fits a role in Hue’s offense and can help the Raiders.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
tj whohismomma whines in oakland tom cable will randy hanson him!!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Raiders for life Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Shouldn’t Ford have the same chance as JLH? Jocoby is a rookie and JLH has what, 3 yrs? I think we should give Ford a try until about week 4, then yank him if he sucks.
……………….ford seems slower now that he is in the nfl too many burritos.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Ford will get his chance. He’s just still catching up from being injured through a good chunk of camp.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I like our starting D-line, (Matt Shaughnessy, Richard Seymour, Tommy Kelly, Lamarr Houston) however I would prefer to have a traditional nose-tackle than 2 smallish d-tackles.
John Henderson, brings nothing to the table, he got pushed around all preseason. Desmond Bryant, what? who? Trevor Scott is a situational D lineman, play him against the run and he’s gonna get run over. I see zero depth behind the starting four.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
by the way, a seattle second team d-tackle (73) owned satele every time. No wonder we are playing a small school rookie O tackle at center, satele suks
September 5th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
hurry up and buy!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Sooo, one more question to the guru’s before I go.
Was Eric Pears worth keeping?
September 5th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Was Eric Pears worth keeping?
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They seem to think that he is. He’s the backup RT (scary) and they use him as an extra blocking TE in some formations.
I don’t see it, really. Seems like they can pick up almost anyone off the waiver wire and they would do just as good of a job. But he’s got some experience in this scheme and is “versatile” (so he sucks equally at a bunch of different things), which I guess is why he stuck.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Rex Ryan finally tracks down Darrelle Revis
Posted by Mike Florio on September 5, 2010 11:05 PM ET
Last week, Jets coach Rex Ryan popped in on cornerback Darrelle Revis at his New Jersey-area residence. Revis wasn’t there.
The head coach successfully tracked his star defender down in Florida over the weekend, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. Mehta says that Ryan and Revis discussed the contractual stalemate between player and team.
It’s unknown whether either of Revis’ agents were present for the meeting, or whether they knew about or authorized a meeting to occur outside their presence.
We’ve previously wondered whether Ryan has tried or would try to use some of his considerable political capital to persuade the Jets to give Revis what he wants. If Ryan isn’t merely trying to get Revis to cave, it could be that Ryan is trying to find out exactly what Revis would be willing to take in the hopes of then trying to get the team to give it to him.
If the jets dont give want he wants Al Davis will!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Fat Girl who asked you to post NY Jets bull$hit? Who gives a fat phuk what NY is doing!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
MistaBrown Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Fat Girl who asked you to post NY Jets bull$hit? Who gives a fat phuk what NY is doing!
…………. i apoligize i thought you were gone,i thought i heard the nurse say lights out!
September 5th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I’m new here but gotta go try and get my wife drunk. Thanks for all the info.
Fat biach is kind of mentally ill?
September 5th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Raiders for life Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I’m new here but gotta go try and get my wife drunk. Thanks for all the info.
Fat biach is kind of mentally ill?
………………..drinking aint going to make her look any better..
September 5th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Raiders for life Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I’m new here but gotta go try and get my wife drunk.
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That’s called, “loading the dishwasher”.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Raiders for life Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I’m new here but gotta go try and get my wife drunk. Thanks for all the info.
Fat biach is kind of mentally ill?
………………..drinking aint going to make her look any better..
……………………………………………
burn^
September 5th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
new post
September 5th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
“Until Big Al backs off….We are a 1975 team”
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I have been a loyal Raider fan all my life, in fact I take it all way too seriously and have allowed the team to ruin way too many Sundays because of being so upset at them losing. Well maybe not so much losing but the WAY they would lose. Certain games I still haven’t got over. One was a Monday night game against KC during the Bugel regime when McDaniel let some yahoo get ahead of him on 4th down I believe in the final seconds. The other game was when Vermeil went for it on 4th down on a meaningless midseason game and KC pulled it out. I was FURIOUS for days literally. Man, there have actually been so many. I could go on and on, but I will say this-if Al Davis ruins this team by stubbornly instituting this 1970’s crap, and we go double digit losses because of it, I will NOT watch another Raider game until he is dead.
September 6th, 2010 at 3:14 am
How much is Housh? – vet minimum?
How much is Richardson? – vet minimum?
How much is LeGarrett Blount? – even less
Do they need any…if not all of them. YES – think Blount wouldnt want to do damage against the team that cut him?
September 6th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Forget your Tony Richardson wet dream. Here is what Mike Florio says about Jets cutting Richardson:
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Richardson could be re-signing as soon as
this afternoon.
Many believed that the Jets were simply trying to avoid having to essentially guarantee
Richardson’s base salary of $855,000 by cutting him before Week One and bringing him
back immediately thereafter. The truth simply could be that with an influx of three new
players via waivers on Sunday the Jets had to scramble to decide which player(s) to cut.
Any players with fewer than four years of service would have been subject to waivers.
Since Richardson is a vested veteran, he became a free agent. Though other teams may
have tried to sign him, no one had the ability to “claim” him against his will.
Our guess (and it’s just a guess) is that the Jets opted not to cut one of their cornerbacks
before finalizing the Revis agreement — and that one of the six cornerbacks will be
getting the heave-ho today so that Richardson can be re-signed.
December 22nd, 2011 at 8:45 pm
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