Cable on Bush: I didn’t know he was out
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 11:56 am in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Tom Cable was playing it coy with the Tennessee media regarding the availability of running back Michael Bush when the Raiders visit the Titans Sunday.
Asked if Darren McFadden would get a featured role with Bush out of the game, Cable said, “First of all, I didn’t know Michael Bush was out. But if Darren is playing, we have high expectations for him as well as Mike.”
When Cable was asked about his expectations for Bush, he said, “I think we’ve got two good running backs. I expect good things from both guys, they both can run and catch and block. I think they give us something—both of them.”
Bush came off the field following the morning walkthrough with only a small bandage and splint on his left thumb. Practice is scheduled to get underway shortly.
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September 8th, 2010 at 11:56 am
YES!
September 8th, 2010 at 11:58 am
“Cable on Bush: I didn’t know he was out”
Maybe you should ask the real HC Hue Jackson?
September 8th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Cable = COY candidate
September 8th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Very Good news… titans have to scheme for both even if he plays or not….
September 8th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Cable didnt know we were trading for Kamerion Wimbley either, so maybe he isnt the best source of information within the organization.
September 8th, 2010 at 11:59 am
KoolKell Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 11:57 am
It was a helluva a speech today, Dakota. In Ohio.
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I watched some of it….he can talk the talk, just can’t walk the walk…that will always be his downfall.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Bush is gonna carry it right handed & McFadden is gonna carry it left handed to confuse the defense!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
This blocking TE notion …
Brandon Meyers is our #2 TE.
Pears came in as an extra Olineman, not TE.
I think Cable called it his jumbo package.
In the preseason games, there was often 3 OTs on the field. Henderson and Walker would move next to each other with Pears filling in wherever the starter moved from.
By the way, I thought that was the most ridiculous thing I had seen and matter of factly thought this is something that would have Cable on his way to being fired!
Campbell got hurt behind that BS. Remember Langston on the left side with his back turned while Willis was running right next to him?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
My theory (or lack of) regarding all the 3 tech players is that a few teams are incorporating a new D-line scheme where all down linemen are DE’s to rush the QB better. Maybe the Raiders know that they only have 1 true NT and they will be a team that pressures the QB. But that’s just IMO.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
when is Al gonna release the injury report?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Dakota Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Very true….the hope that the fiscally conservative Republicans (not Bush) can take back power and overcome the Bush fear the Dems constantly push.
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The numbers speak for themselves. ;-0
That’s why I have a tendenancy to post stats & links here about the Raiders. And why the only responses are ad-hominen attacks
September 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Cable didnt know we were trading for Kamerion Wimbley either, so maybe he isnt the best source of information within the organization.
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Maybe you should ask the real HC Hue Jackson?
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HILARIOUS !!!!!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Bush is gonna carry it right handed & McFadden is gonna carry it left handed to confuse the defense!
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I’m already confused!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Jhill: most teams have a jumbo package
they just use better players than Mario, Erik & Langston!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Do defenses really have to scheme against us anyhow? Maybe this year with Hue running the show.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
he can talk the talk, just can’t walk the walk
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Isn’t this true about every president/politician?
Usually the case when youe speeches are written for you and your agenda is decided and paid for by someone else as well.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Dakota Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 11:58 am
“Cable on Bush: I didn’t know he was out”
Maybe you should ask the real HC Hue Jackson?
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lol
September 8th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Do defenses really have to scheme against us anyhow? Maybe this year with Hue running the show.
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So you think they just say..Ehhh its the raiders just do what we did last week….
September 8th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Dakota Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I watched some of it….he can talk the talk, just can’t walk the walk…that will always be his downfall.
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Corporate Interests are very powerful. It’s only been 1/2 a term.
Btw Any Quran burning picnics scheduled in Dakota this weekend?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
they just use better players than Mario, Erik & Langston!
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That’s because they have better players than those 3.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Al obviously feels beating up the QB is more important than having a top 5 run D, and I agree.
Getting a one-dimensional fat-guy at NT helps on one hand, but not as much as knocking the crap out of a QB.
Go get ‘em Alford!!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I like how the 9ers played us in the preseason…
We marched down the field on them for a TD…Then they switched to an myriad of blitzes…
September 8th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Jhill: jumbo package stays
Bruce Campbell or Daniel Loper will replace Pears in that formation
September 8th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Just finished watching the ND – Purdue game off my DVR.
G Chris Stewart is a beast.
NT Ian Williams is reminiscent of Wilfork.
Raiders scouts, take note. At least one of these guys should be there in the second round.
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Sorry, no second round pick. We need to use it to move into the late 1st rnd to get Stephen Wisniewski.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
If burning a Koran is anything like burning a Bible, I say go for it. It’s fun as hell. I highly recommend it.
It’s really interesting the way the Bible burns. That thin Bible paper smolders and it burns from the inside out. Fascinating stuff.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Getting a one-dimensional fat-guy at NT helps on one hand, but not as much as knocking the crap out of a QB.
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Agreed!
I would love for all 4 of our D lineman to be on the other side of the LOS.
Like TK said, make the RB stop his feet.
NOTHING kills an offensive play like penetration.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Put Houston in the Jumbo Pak!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
This reminds me of a Simpsons episode
Chief Wiggum to Fatony- Ok we know you hijacked the cigarette truck!
Fatony- What’s a truck?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Sorry, no second round pick. We need to use it to move into the late 1st rnd to get Stephen Wisniewski.
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Wouldn’t mind that at all. But I can’t remember the last time Al traded up to draft a player.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Dakota Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 11:58 am
“Cable on Bush: I didn’t know he was out”
Maybe you should ask the real HC Hue Jackson?
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TRUTH!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Very true….the hope that the fiscally conservative Republicans (not Bush) can take back power and overcome the Bush fear the Dems constantly push.
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Everyone. Please name the last GOP President to balance the national budget.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Jhill: jumbo package stays
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No problem with the jumbo package.
My issue is with pulling one of the starters outta position. Let Loper play next to either starter as the extra OT.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
So can the the Oakland Raiders walk the walk?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
hey guys, hate to break it to ya
how do you plan to “knock the crap out of a QB” on running plays? is he running downfield to lead block like Brett Favre does? LOL!
Jeff Fisher just said they’re going to run the ball down our throats with CJ2K
September 8th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Everyone. Please name the last president to quadruple the national budget in less than 19 months.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Clinton?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
It’s Cable’s job to act like everything fine. I hope Bush starts. Let Cable tell it Bo Jax is coming out of retirement.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
My issue is with pulling one of the starters outta position. Let Loper play next to either starter as the extra OT.
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fair enough
you don’t want BEAST Campbell on the field in short yardage?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Cat Stevens.
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Who ???
September 8th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Who ???
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jek6iP6AuAQ
September 8th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Andrew Jackson?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Cable didnt know we were trading for Kamerion Wimbley either, so maybe he isnt the best source of information within the organization.
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Maybe you should ask the real HC Hue Jackson?
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Couple this with the Randy Hanson incident and I think Cable is just a bouncer disguised as a HC, you know since Hererra can’t contain himself. The real coach probably is Hue.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
hey guys, hate to break it to ya
how do you plan to “knock the crap out of a QB” on running plays?
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Score points, you know like the Colts and Saints, make the team have to keep up, and than beat up the QB and make them one-dimensional.
Clearly, that’s what Al appears to be attempting.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Who ???
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jek6iP6AuAQ
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Dude …….
September 8th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Their personal dowries
September 8th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
JFB, if the Titans do any passing … it’ll be to CJ (screens) or a TE
the beauty of having a back like CJ is you can run the ball, even if you’re down 14 points heading into the 4th quarter. he’s a threat to house one every time he touches the ball and has an excellent OL in front of him
don’t expect TN to go pass happy with Vince Young at QB and Kenny Britt inactive
September 8th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Adrian Peterson says Chris Johnson isn’t “faster, stronger, anything”
September 8th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Al obviously feels beating up the QB is more important than having a top 5 run D, and I agree.
Getting a one-dimensional fat-guy at NT helps on one hand, but not as much as knocking the crap out of a QB.
Go get ‘em Alford!!
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Al always has.
This D philosophy only works when teams are forced to abandon the run and throw when they are BEHIND in points.
The O has sucked so bad in recent years the philosophy has been a disaster.
Ditching Pears was actually a good thing but our O line is suspect again.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Off to the Barbershop, will report back later.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
The big thing with the titans are those stretch runs. Our CB’s better come prepared.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Well the Titans are more the exception than the rule.
The Chargers (twice), Texans, Colts, even the Seahawks and the Chiefs prefer to toss the rock around.
Al’s big quote is that the QB must go down and go down hard. Never heard of a quote of his on how the NT must absorb two blockers and absorb them well!!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Gotta finish the lawn…talk to guys later!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
You are right Petrson he just hangs on to the ball when he runs over 5 yards.
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r8eray Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Adrian Peterson says Chris Johnson isn’t “faster, stronger, anything”
September 8th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Bigger budget = more $ for me.
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Link?? Source??
September 8th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Our #1 Raider’s WR is???????????????????????????????
Hey fellas the WR – Ferrari’s on this team look great in the window with their 4.4 speed but I hate to tell you are best WR is a Chevy Pick Up Truck named Zach Miller. He is going to the probowl this year.
Print that!!!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
VR….defenses are built inside and out not outside and in……NT is vital if we wanna stop run. I hear this mumbo jumbo about those 3 good years if you didnt notice he had NTs that can take two olinemen
September 8th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Our #1 Raider’s WR is???????????????????????????????
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DHBeast, of course!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I hear this mumbo jumbo about those 3 good years if you didnt notice he had NTs that can take two olinemen
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Was is the NT or the QB who made the difference?
We were still middle of the pack against the run.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Our #1 Raider’s WR is???????????????????????????????
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Louis Murphy – same as last year.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I hate to tell you are best WR is a Chevy Pick Up Truck named Zach Miller. He is going to the probowl this year.
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Agreed with CJ Legend
September 8th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
J Hill Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Our #1 Raider’s WR is???????????????????????????????
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DHBeast, of course!
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for now…
September 8th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Dakota damn jerry and his probation. He and his mods can kiss my ass til their lips bleed
September 8th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Yes, BO gave a great speech, he always does. Doesn’t mean he is a great prez.
Porn stars always look like they are having a blast on camera as well, doesn’t mean they would be great wives.
(How’s that for an analogy??)
September 8th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Quran burning? Then let all so called Holy books get torched….its fair right?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
I like that one Vegas!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Damn VR…..DONT KNOW HOW TO TOP THAT
September 8th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Pito
September 8th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Couldn’t be happier.
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LOL!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Lol MR now im white?
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Why not?
I’m a liberal.
September 8th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Jhill im not angry……college football was great….A’s still alive…..Raiders this weekend then Bob’s tailgate next weekend….wings,booze and tree game….comethru……BAUCE!
September 8th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Couldn’t be happier.
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LOL!
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You mean your not?
September 8th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
A’s are still alive??
You mean the new Brad Pitt movie coming out on them?
September 8th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Erik Pears is gone!!
Never thought I’d see the day.
Another move to come after Chaz gets healthy for his 5 week run of playing before his arm falls off or something like that.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
No VR….a movie based on the 89 world series is coming out….i got you two free tix
September 8th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Trade DMauce for wings, booze and tree !
September 8th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Yeh, Brien, shame on liberals for giving your 5 babys mommas the impression that they can go out and support themselves while you don’t give them a dime.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
LOL…B.
Can I get 2 for the ’90’s world series as well.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Trade DMauce for Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem!
September 8th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I have no massa’ MR……sorry im not like simpleton naggas that will eat the crumb out the crack of the liberals ass
September 8th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
B,
Holla at me when you tie the knot. And save the macho BS, you WILL get married. You’re a solid cat that has a lot to offer. Can’t see you staying by yourself past 30. Someone will be holding back at your wedding like you were at your cousins. You’re getting a lot of things outta your system now, and you’ll be ready soon enough.
Stop fighting it!
Now back to me, wifey works 12 hour days, and has 2 kids under 6. How is she going to raise those kids and keep the house clean leaving at 5:30 am and not getting home until 7:30.
Not realistic.
Not sure how that ties into my political views though.
September 8th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
VR how about I give four for the Dodger movie about their success out west vs SF……deal?
September 8th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Bo you would approve that trade cuz your wife cut your ballz off years ago
September 8th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Bo no dac cant be traded for something we constantly gave in the lot….the lot that scares you so much
September 8th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Jhill……how? Hardwork dilligence….alot of words there……..marriage? Gonna have to wait well into my 30s still got too much fire in me…..i havent scalped out like u yet so i got time if i even wanna do it
September 8th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Jhill i know you arent Mr. Mom now
September 8th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
But i hear jhill…..my 25 yeard old bz trying to pressure me bit by bit i see…..just gonna hold out as long as I can mayne lol
September 8th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
new post B!
September 8th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
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September 8th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Here is what I worry. I think the Raiders SHOULD win against Tenn. the problem is I always fear they will play down to the competition under Cable. They’re on the road against a good team with a very good coach against a superior running back and a generally hard nosed team overall. I don’t know if Cable is the type pf guy that can truly instill the sense that the Raiders should be able to do this on Sunday.
It seems the Raiders ALWAYS do well and then at some point say “Wait a second. We’re winning. There’s something wrong here.”
September 9th, 2010 at 10:35 am
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