Scott, Groves, Figurs get nods
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 3:16 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Tom Cable said in his post-practice press briefing Wednesday that Trevor Scott would start at right defensive end over Matt Shaughnessy, Quentin Groves would start at weakside linebacker and Yamon Figurs would return both kickoffs and punts.
Cable did not rule running back Michael Bush out for Sunday’s game. Bush was limited in practice Wednesday, as was Desmond Bryant (elbow).
Those who did not participate were Chaz Schilens (knee), Travis Goethel (lower back) and Walter McFadden (hamstring).
It was the first disclosure of the injuries to Goethel and McFadden, although Cable would not elaborate whether Goethel had surgery or if the injuries held long-term ramifications.
More to come . . .
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September 8th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
1st
September 8th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
With Figurs returning kick offs and punts, what is the over/under on fumbles?
September 8th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I like better Shaughnessy over Scott at RE, Scott is a pass rusher, Shaughnessy looked better run stopper from that position and also is a good pass rusher.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Raiders coach Tom Cable said in his post-practice press briefing Wednesday that Trevor Scott would start at right defensive end over Matt Shaughnessy,
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CJ2k gets off too a ridiculous start. Right over T Scotts side.
Why they are trying to force this kid down our throats makes NO snese.
ShoNasty will be starting by back with the ones by the 2nd qtr.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Darren – get your azz off the injury list already!
September 8th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Scott at RDE led DIRECTLY to the Seymour trade last year.
Oh how quickly we forget!
DAMN IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 8th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Ya mon, da brah gon’ figur out da way. Ya mon.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Trevor is all that the Lambs hoped Baby Howie would be.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
# The Big Banana Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
RaiderRockstar—————>Raiders 24-21
7o7Raider——————–>Raiders 27-17
Fat Kidd———————>Raiders 27-9
Dakota———————–>Titans 31-21
Plunketthead—————–>Raiders 56-6
SharkCatcher—————–>Raiders 20-17
The Big Banana—————>Titans 24-23
Ryan————————->Raiders 30-24
RaiderRetribution————>Raiders 24-13
DMAC————————->Raiders 24-17
BigTed707——————–>Raiders 19-17
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder->Raiders 27-24
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Raiders 27-24 in OT
September 8th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I thought Shaughnessy was a little nicked-up, no?
September 8th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
i cant believe shaugnessy isnt gonna start. this kid has pro bowl potential. i like trevor scott but i would use him in passing downs. not as the starting RDE
September 8th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
wow, figurs must have been terring it up in practice because he’s given no indication that he’s anything more than so-so in the preseason. then again, maybe the raiders told him to suck on purpose?
September 8th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I would never work for Al Davis, Fat Kidd. I’d sooner take a job at Burger King. More dignity.
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Maybe McDonald’s is the better choice. That way, when you get a call from Raiders HQ for a few cheeseburgers late at night during a head coach search, you can poison them, kill Al Davis, and finally shut the f*&k up.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
man, some of you guys are like stock privateers…a cicada sneezes in Patagonia so you bail on the Hong Kong market. or a rainstorm misses a harvest in Uganda so you amp up the volume in Brussels. sheesh.
plain and simple. the Raiders have to man up and beat their opponents in each individual battle and cover for your brethren while they’re at it.
worrying ’bout who is and who ain’t and what little flea of a running back or sub-prime longhorn QB is out there doesn’t win a damned thing.
screw it. man up and do it.
Raider on.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
I thought Shaughnessy would lead the team in sacks this year with all of the attention most likely being focused on Seymour & Houston, so now Scott takes the starting spot? I think Scott’s one of Cable’s pet favorites. I think he should be inserted strictly to pass rush & nothing more but hey!,,,Groves came outta nowhere to take the starting LB spot, but I dont think we’ve seen the last of Thomas Howard. 9-7 great accomplisment,,10-6 would exceed expectations. Im cool with either one.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Scott taking the starting spot is window dressing to this chess match…. Not a real matter of who starts, Shaug could be in the game after the first play…
September 8th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
RaiderRockstar===============>Raiders 24-21
7o7Raider====================>Raiders 27-17
Fat Kidd=====================>Raiders 27-9
Dakota=======================>Titans 31-21
Plunketthead=================>Raiders 56-6
SharkCatcher=================>Raiders 20-17
The Big Banana===============>Titans 24-23
Ryan=========================>Raiders 30-24
RaiderRetribution============>Raiders 24-13
DMAC=========================>Raiders 24-17
BigTed707====================>Raiders 19-17
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder=>Raiders 27-24
Raider75=====================>Raiders 27-24 OT
September 8th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
I need to get a better understanding why Scott is starting over Matt I just don’t get that one. Figurs is going to get us beat if he puts the ball on the ground like has. They must be moving Matt back to LDE and using Houston some inside. That’s the only thing I can come up with.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Raiders 28 Titans 13
September 8th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Matt and Scott will be rotating and changing spots all game anyway. Starter = 1 play.
Prediction:
CJ will get one big run but be held in check. VY looks poor in preseason when pressured. Defensive battle that may hinge on one big turnover. Titans should win at home with 10am start. Titans secondry is weak if o-line can keep front 7 in check.
Raiders get a last minute TD or FG and upset 17-16. I hope.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Raiders 20
Titans 16
September 8th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
COW & Thec – got you guys down
September 8th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I can honestly say for the first time in many years that I trust in this coaching staff.
ShoNasty looks to be all that, but if the coaching staff feels this is what is needed vs. CJ2k, I cant help but give a vote of confidence.
Surprised… you bet your ____.
Being positive that the staff might is making the right call going into this game.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Nanner,
24-20 Raiders. They “hold” CJ2K to 125 and 2 td’s.
Kell – What’s wrong with Shaugnessy? Haven’t heard about him being hurt.
Don’t like Scott starting at DE vs. best RB in football at all.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Cristen
A lot of jobs are won and lost in practice us fans aren’t privy to that. This move is gameplan related no question but still Figurs scares the heck out of me. He carries the ball in his right hand only. He wont switch it like most runners when running left r right. He just carries it in his right hand loosely.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
They’ve got Scott at one DE spot and Houston at the other.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I dont see those Scott,or Shuag staying at one end spot or the other, as HOUSTON was played both DE spots in one series…
September 8th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
COW <—the voice of reason….
Prediction:
CJ will get one big run but be held in check.
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Coach, Do you see us stacking the box?
September 8th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Cj will be held to just over 80yds rushing. Huff gets the first pick of the season. D-Bey has 4 catches no tds, Murphy & Miller get a Td a piece. Seabass gets 2 fgs. Raiders win 20-13,,,oh D-Mac gets 85yds rushing & 1 fumble, & a holding call will negate a big play for the Raiders,,but we still win 20-13.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Interesting concept…
I can see us playing a lot more 3-4-4 with Wimbley or Seymour playing end and MM in the box with Huff/Branch over the top…
September 8th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I like Scott, the guy came out of nowhere to lead the team in sacks 2 years in a row, but I dont think he is a full time DE, he will be rotating with Shaughnessy the whole game.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Titans have a tough front 7.
Jeff Fisher is a tough D Coach.
We have the same O-line as last year, except now we have a Green Center.
Can that O-line handle the stunts and blitzes coming their way Sunday?
September 8th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
We could be playing a 3 man front, with Scott being a LB close to the line
September 8th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
stunts and blitzes – Much different and fortunate for Jared that Tenn plays a 4-3, not a 3-4.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
27-14 Raiders, Figurs takes a punt to the house, DMac gets loose on a screen for a TD, DHB goes deep and hauls in a 50+ yard TD pass, Jano kicks a couple chip shots. Titans get one long run from CJ and score a garbage time TD.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Down and distance… Putting the right personell in at the right time…
September 8th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
We could be playing a 3 man front, with Scott being a LB close to the line. Kelly, Seymour and Houston, all 3 have played DT and DE in their careers. With Scott in one side and Wimbley at the other its an hybrid 3-4 defense
September 8th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Pretty Rick Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Cj will be held to just over 80yds rushing. Huff gets the first pick of the season. D-Bey has 4 catches no tds, Murphy & Miller get a Td a piece. Seabass gets 2 fgs. Raiders win 20-13,,,oh D-Mac gets 85yds rushing & 1 fumble, & a holding call will negate a big play for the Raiders,,but we still win 20-13.
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damn, thanks…I guess I dont even have to watch the game on sunday
September 8th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
No problem Shark Catcher!
September 8th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
A muffed punt and wide open drop against the ‘Hawks? How is Figurs the guy picked to return kickoffs and punts? At some point don’t you have to go with a slower/less explosive returner in exchange for ball security?
September 8th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
why didn’t nick miller get a legit shot at returning kicks
September 8th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Krappy, are you even going to be awake for the game? At 10 am you’re usually passed out cold in your kiddie pool.
September 8th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
better than the fat fullback we had last year returning kicks…he sucked..I can’t even remember his name
September 8th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Colts wave goodbye to Tony Ugoh (PFT)
get Tony Ugoh & waive Desmond Bryant!
September 8th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Can that O-line handle the stunts and blitzes coming their way Sunday?
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That’s gotta be the biggest question, more so even than CJ’s yardage. The more three and outs, the worse it’s gonna be for our run D.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Figurs showed some burst on a couple returns, lets just hope he can hold the ball. He was by far the best return man minus ball security. We kept the ball on both fumbles, so I guess teh coaches are thinking no harm no foul lol….
September 8th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Thec – Oh yeah. The Titans have a weak WR core and VY is the kinda of QB that plays poor under pressure. Gap control is key though. When you stack the box if the RB pops thru it is all she wrote.
Matt S got torched by Gore in SF game. The next week Scott was at DE. Again Matt will get plenty of plays. D-line is the one area “starter” matters the least in the NFL. PLUS, Scott is a better fit to suddenly stand-up in a zone-blitz combo with a LB blitzing while he drops.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
RaiderRockstar===============> Raiders 24-21
7o7Raider====================> Raiders 27-17
Fat Kidd=====================> Raiders 27-9
Dakota=======================> Titans 31-21
Plunketthead=================> Raiders 56-6
SharkCatcher=================> Raiders 20-17
The Big Banana===============> Titans 24-23
Ryan=========================> Raiders 30-24
RaiderRetribution==============> Raiders 24-13
DMAC=========================> Raiders 24-17
BigTed707====================> Raiders 19-17
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder========> Raiders 27-24
Raider75=====================> Raiders 27-24 OT
Thec07=======================> Raiders 28-13
Coach on Wheels=================> Raiders 17-16
DeuceDeuce===================> Raiders 20-16
Buckeyeraider================> Raiders 24-20
Pretty Rick==================> Raiders 20-13
Raider E=====================> Raiders 27-14
September 8th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
# BumpNRun Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Can that O-line handle the stunts and blitzes coming their way Sunday?
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That’s gotta be the biggest question, more so even than CJ’s yardage. The more three and outs, the worse it’s gonna be for our run D.
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That’s right. The less opportunities Chris Johnson has, the better.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Raider E Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Figurs showed some burst on a couple returns, lets just hope he can hold the ball. He was by far the best return man minus ball security.
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lol…that’s the most important part…we cant fumble on our 20!!!
September 8th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
If Nick Miller even dresses? Im thinking he is in an offensive package that we didnt show in the preseason. We love those secret weapons. He did line up as a back last training camp….
September 8th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Run defense, turnovers, and special teams are the key to us winning this game.
No big kickoff or punt returns. Janikowski needs touchbacks as often as possible. Limit Chris Johnson and don’t turn the ball over and we should win in Tennessee.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I agree shark, just trying to see the decision making process from the coaches perspective?
September 8th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Scott over Sho-nasty? Figurs returning punts and kickoffs? What the hell? You seriously gotta wonder sometimes.
What else, exactly, could Figurs have done to prove he was unreliable and unlikely to succeed in that role?
September 8th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Any sign of that toolbox Brian the Genital lately? Just wondering what new laughably tough blog nickname he’s chosen for himself this time.
If he’s not here, I’m sure he’s busy getting kicked around by a troupe of ornery girl scouts.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Those are all big ifs, because we haven’t proven that we can do any of those things yet.
But if we can, and just not sabotage ourselves, we should be ok.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
SharkCatcher Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
better than the fat fullback we had last year returning kicks…he sucked..I can’t even remember his name
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Gary Russell. I hear you – he was a slug. Maybe just have to look away during kickoff/punt returns on Sunday.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
31-30 in OT!
oh wait, nvm I’ll stick with my first pick.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
My surprise that Figurs made the team has been replaced by the shock that the open-fist professor has decided to go all-in on Figurs.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Raider E Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I agree shark, just trying to see the decision making process from the coaches perspective?
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I feel you …like the saying says ” you can’t make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t
September 8th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
49ers bring back QB Nate Davis to practice squad; cut loose QB Jarrett Brown. Maybe Raiders should take a look see. Tony Ugoh was cut because of injured foot.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Hey El #37
Did you miss the T Scott LB experiment? It was terrible! Couldn’t stay with a RB in te flat, lost contain on 2 reverses, over ran his gap ( along with the great RoMac) leading to 3 huge runs in preseason, got blown up by smaller RB’s trying to block him.
He can speed rush the QB. That’s IT!!!
For Cable to say that our best 11 are on the field is a joke.
I hope he and The Wisconsan Wonder rotate so we can see for ourselves who the man is!
September 8th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Maybe he got put on timeout like me by the MOD.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Raiders 20 – Titans 13
September 8th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I think more than anything Scott gives us a 3/4 look on D it’s no knock against Matt at all. He played well and they were switching them in and out all preseason so it’s an easy do. They’ve been toying with a 3 man front all off season. It gives them more flexability on D. They’re going to blitz and confuse VY and try to force t/o’s. It’s just that it caught me by surprise this early.
Well here we go boys!
September 8th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
I’m getting pretty pumped for the game, dudes. Gonna have a few sluts from the Argentinian national volleyball team over for some pre-game mimosas and tonsil hockey.
Then we’ll probably smoke some reefer and watch the game in the hot tub until the chicks pass out from heat exhaustion.
Krappy, if you want to work my party the most I can pay you is $3.80 an hour. But I’ll throw in a half empty bottle of Jamison to make it worth your while.
RAIDERS 34
TITANS 17
Boooooyah!
September 8th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Clearly our ham sandwich of a coach thinks getting the best 11 pass rushers on the field is the key to containing CJ. Crazy like a fox.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Raiders 27
Titans 21
Make mine a purple one.
September 8th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Priesttj Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
They’re going to blitz
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I hope you’re right. Been waiting for that for a long time, along with a 3 man front and more flexibility on D…
September 8th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Ugoh has been cut! Pick him up and cut our starting KR/PR.
Raiders 23-13 Titans
September 8th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Boys I’m back! Its been a couple months since I posted!
Where’s the home boy Raider Rockstar?
I like Trevor Scott at end. You know why?
It looks like a 3-4 defense. I wish Trevor Scott can the next Ted Hendricks.
September 8th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
What a Diss to Ted Hendricks!
Maybe Ted e bear
September 8th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
30 YEAR WIIL SPEAK.
RAIDERS 23
TENN 13
September 8th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
raiders 23 titans 17
September 9th, 2010 at 6:07 am
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September 9th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Uncle Alzheimer has his hand in this Yamon Figurs situation..Ive been a Raider fan to long to think any different, this has the smell of Alz making decisions on the field,but what can i say i am hooked on rooting for the Raiders, once-upon-a-time he had 1 of the greatest football-minds, but now (mad-scientists)madness is taking over him.
September 9th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Trevor Scott starts but matt finishes. The bigger question to me is Groves at the will. What is the deal with the coaching staff hating on Thomas Howard? To me he’s been one of the better playmakers on the team the last three years.
September 9th, 2010 at 10:08 am
RaidersPhan-405 Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I can honestly say for the first time in many years that I trust in this coaching staff.
Being positive that the staff might is making the right call going into this game.
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Not sure what difference it makes when crazy Al can call down on the field anytime he wants and overrule them. Do you trust Al?