Gallery’s status the most precarious for Rams
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at 4:39 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and observations Wednesday from Raiders coach Tom Cable and the open locker room session:
– Reading between the lines, it looks like the most significant injury this week belongs to left guard Robert Gallery, one of several players to miss practice as the Raiders prepared to face the St. Louis Rams.
Actually, you didn’t have to read between the lines quite as much, because Cable deviated slightly from recent policy and provided some details.
“He’s got a pretty good strain,’’ Cable said. “This is one of those things we’ll see in 48 to 72 hours and see where he’s at. Fortunately, those guys on the line of scrimmage, if they worked on Friday, they could play on Sunday.’’
The fact that the Raiders released Yamon Figurs and signed an offensive lineman is an indication they’re preparing for Gallery being inactive.
– Quarterback Jason Campbell became the second player in two days (Zach Miller was the other) to suggest the Raiders may have been “overconfident,’’ remarkable considering their record over the last seven years.
“That game taught us a lot because we were getting some good press clippings, and this game here, I think it pretty much humbled our team and made us get back to know what we have to do to get where we want to go,’’ Campbell said. “We have to go out there and earn it. We have to fight for what we want.’’
How is it possible the Raiders could be overconfident? In a way they’re no different from much of the fan base which thought they had a winner and now are willing to sell their beloved team for a nickel after a bad opener.
“Human nature, you know?,’’ Cable said. “It’s easy to change the mood or the attitude of a human being. All you have to do is give them some sugar and they’re sweet and happy. Talk about ‘em bad for two minutes and they think the world’s coming to an end.
“We haven’t done anything for us to say, `We’re all that.’ We think we’re headed in the right direction, but it comes down to winning and achieving.’’
– Those who didn’t practice included Gallery, WR Chaz Schilens (knee), CB Nnamdi Asomugha (groin), LB Travis Goethel (lower back), DT Richard Seymour (hamstring), CB Walter McFadden (hamstring), CB Chris Johnson (stinger) and S Hiram Eugene (hamstring).
Running back Michael Bush practiced without limiations, as did safety Michael Huff (knee) and defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (elbow).
That’s a good sign for Bush, although he’d still have to be cleared medically to play in a game 20 days after surgery.
Cable wasn’t going to get caught up in a discussion about splitting the carries between McFadden and Bush, figuring there will be plenty for both.
“I just think we get those two guys going and go play,’’ Cable said. “I don’t think it matters who goes out first or any of that. I just think, let’s get to work. We need ‘em both and they need to play a lot.’’
Asomugha’s groin strain has been an off and on thing the past two years. On most days, he’s still being stretched as practice begins.
– Cable warned that all the Raiders ills have not been caused by the offensive line.
“Let’s not dump on that group,’’ Cable said. “I mean, that would be stupidity by all of us. We ran the ball with some consistency. We’ve got to clean up the sacks early in the first two drives. We do that, you look at it and say, `What, that really isn’t that bad for them.’
But because of that issue on the first two drives, it’s not aceeptable. I’d like to see us run the ball and continue to run the ball on that pace and improve from there, because I think we’ll be pretty good at that.’’
– The Raiders had two sacks against Tennessee but Cable thought the Raiders pass rush was negated more by game circumstances than by anything the Titans did.
Quarterback Vince Young was 13 of 17 for 154 yards and two touchdowns, and Cable counted seven bootlegs _ meaning there were only a handful of passes to get a true pass rush.
“We didn’t make them throw the football enough to sit around and say, `Let’s evaluate the pass rush,’’ Cable said.
The Rams and rookie quarterback Sam Bradford should offer more opportunities to rush the passer. Bradford, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, threw 55 passes in his debut, completing 32 for 53 for 253 yards.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo pointed out the figure was inflated by a pair of two-minute drills late in the game where Bradford threw 19 passes _ two more than Young threw the entire game against Oakland.
– Bradford has never been to the Coliseum, but said running back Steven Jackson told him what to expect. Jackson played in the Coliseum on Dec. 17, 2006, rushing for 127 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 20-0 win.
“He said it’s actually pretty fun,’’ Bradford said by conference call. “He said it’s a nasty crowd, they’re violent, they yell at you. But those are the types of crowds that make it enjoyable to play. I’m looking forward to the challenge.’’
– Cable on the release of Figurs one game after he returned both kickoffs and punts.
“We just felt we needed to take care of our team right now,’’ Cable said. “We felt like when we did it there was a chance that would happen.’’
Huh?
So the Raiders didn’t think Figurs was good enough to be around for Week 2, but that he was still their best bet to return kicks in Week 1?
If Higgins and Ford struggle, at some point the Raiders will have to get around to Nick Miller.
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September 15th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
1st!!
September 15th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
What’s worse, a guy who fumbles the opening kickoff, or a guy who shoots your offensive in the foot with a few ill-timed false start penalties throughout the course of the game?
September 15th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
now that we’re well into gallery’s career, it’s probably safe to call him a total bust. washed out at left tackle. is ‘ok” at left guard but has been injury prone and hasn’t even gotten even a sniff at a probowl. when you consider that pretty much half the league ends up being selected to go to the all star game, it’s almost as hard to not be selected as it is to be selected.
September 15th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
1. Male Cheerleader Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
1st!!
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GTFOH!
September 15th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
screw you! whup!
September 15th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Good bye figurs!!! Finally we can look at our version of dexter mccluster, Jacoby ford!!! Hopefully we can find some creative ways to get him the ball. Bubble screens, reverses, and ghost reverse motion with his speed would really slow down the blitzing by the lambs, force the lbs to stay home and open huge seams down the field. When ford is in on three wide sets, you can clear him deep as well, opening slants and outs for DHB!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
McFadden should get one more game as the starter, then Bush can share the load with him the following week. They are playing the Rams afterall!
September 15th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
– Cable warned that all the Raiders ills have not been caused by the offensive line.
“Let’s not dump on that group,’’ Cable said. “I mean, that would be stupidity by all of us. We ran the ball with some consistency. We’ve got to clean up the sacks early in the first two drives. We do that, you look at it and say, `What, that really isn’t that bad for them.’
But because of that issue on the first two drives, it’s not aceeptable. I’d like to see us run the ball and continue to run the ball on that pace and improve from there, because I think we’ll be pretty good at that.’’
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Holy sht this is a bad coach. NOT ALL THAT BAD?!?!?!?!?!? What da’ fk were you watchin?
Then he proceeds to bascially tell the Rams we’re not going to pass that much on the 1st few drives.
sheeez
September 15th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Is Gallery ever going to play a full season? He’s easily the best Raider offensive lineman when he’s on the field, but he seems to be constantly injured.
Time to make a play for Mankins.
September 15th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Good bye figurs!!! Finally we can look at our version of dexter mccluster, Jacoby ford!!! Hopefully we can find some creative ways to get him the ball. Bubble screens, reverses, and ghost reverse motion with his speed would really slow down the blitzing by the lambs, force the lbs to stay home and open huge seams down the field. When ford is in on three wide sets, you can clear him deep as well, opening slants and outs for DHB!!!
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Agreed! Ford ran a 4.2 for crying out loud. They need to get creative with this kid.
September 15th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Dmac should get the start from here on out!!! let bush relieve him. This will allow Dmac to get going, ( he is a slow starter and gets better as the game goes on and he accumulates carries. Also bush will pound a defense that is tired form being pounded and out run by dmac!!!! Sweet.
September 15th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
– Cable on the release of Figurs one game after he returned both kickoffs and punts.
“We just felt we needed to take care of our team right now,’’ Cable said. “We felt like when we did it there was a chance that would happen.’’
Huh?
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OMG!!!!!
I 2nd that: WHAT????!!!!!
Damn this is a do-do bird
September 15th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Lets not dump on that group….i dont want the boss to hear it, it will get me fired!!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Figurs shouldn’t have been on the plane back from Tenn…hell, he shouldn’t have been on the plane TO Tenn…
Bring on Nick the Quick….
September 15th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Crister – never one to argue on here much my man, but if you think about what you just said, it really sounds ridiculous. Half the league doesn’t wind up going to the Pro Bowl. There are almost 1700 players in the NFL at all times. A little over 1300 that are always active. I doubt nowhere near 650 of them have gone to the ProBowl. Lets get real.
I’m not a Gallery fan, but lets not just assume because you’re supposed to be the man, you should automatically go to the ProBowl because everyone does. Everyone doesn’t. Only the best, or at least so-called best for that season do every year.
September 15th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Langston Walker never should of boarded a plane back from Buffalo!
September 15th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Good bye figurs!!! Finally we can look at our version of dexter mccluster, Jacoby ford!!! Hopefully we can find some creative ways to get him the ball. Bubble screens, reverses, and ghost reverse motion with his speed would really slow down the blitzing by the lambs, force the lbs to stay home and open huge seams down the field. When ford is in on three wide sets, you can clear him deep as well, opening slants and outs for DHB!!!
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NICE… DO YOU PLAY MADDEN?
September 15th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
NICK MILLER WILL SHOW UP WITH 3 CATCHES. MARK MY WORDS.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
2011 draft needs,,,LT,,LG,,,C,,,Gallery is just as bad as Chaz Schilens with these injuries. Shouldve taken Larry Fitzgerald with that #2 overall pick.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
If Nick Miller only gets 3 catches, that’ll be because he was only thrown to twice, and the other one is gonna come off a bobbled pass that goes off of Higgin’s hands…Lol
September 15th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Rick – Truth be told, we should have taken Sean Taylor with that #2 Pick…R.I.P.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Pretty Rick Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
2011 draft needs,,,LT,,LG,,,C,,,Gallery is just as bad as Chaz Schilens with these injuries. Shouldve taken Larry Fitzgerald with that #2 overall pick.
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TELL ME ABOUT IT. INJURIES. INGURIES. INGURIES. SOMETIMES I THINK THEY PRETEND SO THEY DONT HAVE TO PLAY IN THE EMBARASSING GAMES WE HAVE BEEN OVER THE LAST 7 SEASONS.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Notre Dame OG Chris Stewart…
September 15th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
# Plunketthead Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
LMN
This is not a team of losers. You will be eating humble eel pie before the season is over
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the 6 wins im predicting, if that was to be true, then they are winners in your book?
September 15th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I dont know if any team would take a safety that high,,but Gallery has proven to be the wrong choice at that spot. but it probably wouldnt have mattered because we draft players at one position then move ‘em to a totally different position anyway.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Isn’t that what everyone said about Bush? he needed his carries to get going too so it’ll come down to who starts out hotter probably of if McFadden shows up this week.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Raiders lost because they were overconfident?
The Raiders lost because they have a multi million dollar quarterback who doesn’t have the balls to run for a first down.
Jesh!
September 15th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Taylor went at #4 that year I believe. I honestly thought we were gonna snag him with his physical attributes being off the charts that year. He was the kind of talent we need to play our single deep back scheme effectively. Unfortunately, there are only so many of those in the league. Thats why so many safeties have trouble in Oakland. Not necessarily ’cause they are all terrible, but you have to be a special breed to play FS in Oak and there’s only so many Woodsons,Reeds,Taylors, and Polamalus to go around
September 15th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Put John Condo at FS
September 15th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
So who plays for Gallery-Barnes or Loper?
Plus I cannot wait to see the three dwarf formation: Higgins, Ford and Miller! The Raiders can field a team of the tallest lineman and the shortest receivers.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Ray Lewis’ son has a 504-yard monster game in Florida
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Ray Lewis had a big game last week, leading his team to a dominant victory with 504 yards, two touchdowns and six completed tackles. No, we’re not crazy, we’re just not talking about the Ray Lewis you’re thinking of; it’s not the Baltimore Ravens linebacker. We’re talking about his son, Ray Lewis III, a budding sophomore star at Lake Mary Prep High School in Florida.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Ray Lewis III gained 504 yards in a 34-7 Lake Mary Prep win over Windermere Prep on Friday. Here’s how his amazing offensive output broke down:
• 206 total yards and two touchdowns on punt returns
• 101 total yards on kickoff returns
• 104 yards rushing
• 27 yards receiving
• 66 yards passing, on a perfect 6-for-6 performance through the air
That’s not bad. As Fanhouse pointed out, Lewis III’s 504 yards was a full 328 more yards than the Jets put up against his dad’s defense on Monday night. And, perhaps just to prove he is that Ray Lewis’ son, Lewis III registered six tackles, too.
The Griffins also won their season opener in a similar rout, drilling First Academy 35-6. Lewis III’s stats were less eye-popping in that game, though only slightly. He finished with 268 total yards, including 173 yards on the ground with two rushing touchdowns … and seven tackles.
Lewis III may only be turning some heads now, but he’s actually been a budding talent for a few years. In 2008, Lewis III was the first pick to play in the inaugural Football University Youth All-America Bowl as an eighth grader. He was featured in Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd section and spoke with the New York Times and USA Today shortly thereafter. The hype followed a middle school career in which he set a school record with five touchdowns in a game while hopping between running back, quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker and just about any other position on the field, as you can see in his middle school highlight clip above.
The elder Lewis has also been boasting about his son’s talent for a few years, too, as you can see in the clip below.
And Lewis III’s former coach gushes about him almost as much as his father does.
“He smells the football as a linebacker,” former Lake Mary Prep coach Matt Arena told WNST.com’s Casey Willet in 2008. “Great instincts.”
It’s not hard to tell where those instincts come from, though with his current success, Lewis III may spend a lot more of his time on the other side of the ball from his famous father.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Aiight folks, it’s quittin’ time…Time to head into traffic…..
1 Nation….a million bleeders, lets get it…..
September 15th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
But YeaMon! was our leading WR!!!??! JK, I hate returners who fumble/muff. Weak.
This overconfidence stuff is simply unfathomable. We have done exactly NOTHING for 28 years and someone at 1220 HarbourBay Parkway has confidence? The only guy who shuold have any confidence is Nnamdi and maybe Shane. EVERYONE else in that building should keep it zipped until we can win more than one game in a row!!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
“That game taught us a lot because we were getting some good press clippings, and this game here, I think it pretty much humbled our team and made us get back to know what we have to do to get where we want to go,’’ Campbell said. “We have to go out there and earn it. We have to fight for what we want.’’
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So do it already!
September 15th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
With Maroney going to Denver, I’m concerned the Raiders trade one of their two RBs Bush or Mcfadden to the Patriots, if we do it better be for Mankins under contract.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
My guess is that since our runing game with McFadden was the only aspect of the game that worked for us, that Cable will totally abandon DMac and run cartwright off tackle for 1 yd all game. It has happened before. I remembeer watching Bush have a pretty good game and then not touching the ball for four or five games while Fargas averaged 2 yards per carry. It’s almost like this staff WANTS to fail sometimes.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
-”How is it possible the Raiders could be overconfident?”-
I’ll tell ya, the last 7 years we have ruled Pre-season, and each of those 7 season, the team, the owner and most of the fans have neglected to look at what kinda team was at hand… result = double digits loss and humiliation..
If they start being too humble its the same result, but it seems to me nearly everyone wearing silver n black isnt quite realistic…
September 15th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
We’ve got to clean up the sacks early in the first two drives. We do that, you look at it and say, `What, that really isn’t that bad for them.’
“for them” are the 2 key words in this retarded sentence. For any other team in this league, college, or high school for that matter, this would be considered a pathetic performance, and a slap in the face to both the coaches and the QB, but since we’re the raiders, it’s not that bad…”for them” HOW PATHETIC IS THIS? We are doomed again. We better hope we can beat the lowley rams, just to maintain what miniscule amount of respect we have in this league. At, this point though, I’m not gonna lie, I would actually be surprised if we pull out a win against this team or any other. Looks like an 0-16 year for us if we don’t do something about this pathetic offensive line. Oh well, I’m getting used to our team being horrible, but to set different standards for ourselves is rediculous. We will never be a winning team again if a disgusting amount of sacks, and turnovers due to the fact that we can’t block anybody, is praised by the coaches as being good…”for them”
September 15th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I think Cable’s trying to tell us that keeping figurs was Al’s decision, but once figurs f’d up, he was fine with Cable cutting him.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
They just thought they were better than they are. Nothing earth shattering they hadn’t played a game and IMO if they play to their talent I think they give Tenn a great game and maybe beat them. But when you give the opponent advantages like they did it’s not that hard for them to take them and beat you.
Again rookie C, QB first game and not ready to take a teams enthusiastic crowd out of the game. We score a TD on that first drive and play decent along the lines. That is a winnable game. WE did none of that.
They were getting the jump on us due to QB and C inefficiencies. Not to mention our QB not attacking them. We stood there and took a good butt whuppin’.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
cable has a habit of changing players positions, and to date he has not had much success with it.. but i like veldeer at center. i think the guy is going to be a monster and sooner not later.. b campbell has all the tools to be a great tackle, he has good feet and is quick fast and strong. the two make a great core going forward. l walker will never be a good tackle, he is too slow to be a guard. carlisle is past his prime, gallery is injury prone,henderson needs a ticket home..so start barnes at lt, gallery at lg veldeer at center satelle at rg and loper at rt.. send cc and lw home let campbell fill in at both tackle spots and search the cut list for replacements
September 15th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Hey now R8erwill, don’t forget that O line had a pretty good game…”for them”
September 15th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
It seems that nature is taking crae fo the raiders this year. Satele was terrible, he was injured enter Veldheer that will develope into a great center , im sure he can also play tackle and would be good there two. Figures fumbles, so we finally get to see jacoby ford. Bush gets hurt so we get a good look at macfadden. This team is not good enough to contend, my guess is after we are eliminated from playoff contention, or when cable gets fired, we will see a youth movement commence. Hopefully this will include mm34, stevie browm, and jeremy ware. Is it me or does ware have better ball skills than every other raider db, other than namdi land.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
one thing you guy’s should understand when you talkin terms of the last 7 years to this team. They have no idea what you’re talking about. This team has nly been together through the offseason. When you go back farther than that there is a decided disconnect because they weren’t here to relate to that. And furthermoe they don’t WANT to have to relate to that.
Even this coaching staff has no idea what you’re talking about they weren’t here. So to keep harping n this team about the last 7 years is like me talking to you about the 70’s you have no clue.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
We have to get b campbell up to speed. In preseason he had the melt down holding episode, but other than that he moved the pile every single play! You would see him collapse the entire side of the defense. I think cable doesnt like him as much because he is a pure power blocker. if you have him , veldheer, and gallery playing side by side you have a solid game up the gut the will absolutely pound people.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I don’t agree with #44
Sorry priestt, but I think these guys all know what the challenge is.
September 15th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
So this sux….I have the chance to go to the draft this year and we dont have a 1st Round Pick…..
September 15th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
That’s why cable should be fired- he is delusional about his oline…
September 15th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
BHP
If I was you I wouldn’t be preaching about what others dont understand… the last 4 years you have said we would win the division and I have been on the mark, for those for season except for 2006 where I actually thought we would go 4-12
let me remind you about how great thoughts you had about Jammmy when it was pretty obvious he was the bad choice for a club in our state..
so dear preacherman, preach for a choir that actually thinks AL can walk on water, and not us who see’s the realities of life…
September 15th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Night Gents’
Im hitting the sack!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Jerry, I’m disappointed about the loss at Tennessee, but I haven’t given up hope. And I surely wasn’t overconfident about a win last week, either. If we have a decent team, last Sunday was a heck of a wakeup call. I think most of us would like to see improvement, and at least an 8-8 record.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Beach..
one last comment, I would love us to win the division and but that said I dont even think we will be 8-8.. I think we will go 6-10, but hey that is progress as well LOL, that means in 2020 we will go undefeated =) LOL
Now, im out, take care guys..
September 15th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Why is N Miller on the roster?
Fire Cable!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Living in the Sand Diego area sunday morning sucked azz for me but sunday night sure was sweet what a bitter sweet day.
San Diego Chokers !!!!!!!!!!
Not to make excuses for the poor play but seymore was raped on that c.j. run if he wasnt held that play would not have turned out the way it did.
Cable sucks as a coach the team looked as if it hadn’t even been to camp !!! very un-organized
September 15th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Derek Jeter is a sandbagging whore.
That was a trip play
September 15th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
priesttj Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
They just thought they were better than they are. Nothing earth shattering they hadn’t played a game and IMO if they play to their talent I think they give Tenn a great game and maybe beat them. But when you give the opponent advantages like they did it’s not that hard for them to take them and beat you.
Again rookie C, QB first game and not ready to take a teams enthusiastic crowd out of the game. We score a TD on that first drive and play decent along the lines. That is a winnable game. WE did none of that.
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Where can i buy some of that kool-aid
September 15th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I got all the Kool-Aid you need
September 15th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Not to make excuses……but I will. LOL!!!!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
LOL
September 15th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Its not time to jump ship yet…..Yea our O-Line looked bad to say the least but next week will be the test..If we lose to the Rams its time to sell your house give up on sports and move to Columbia
September 15th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Yup. Bruce Campbell should be training at LT/RT NOT RG ONLY! The guy has all the talent to do it. He needs the training.
But this lard ass is wasted that pick away at RG!
Veldheer, I have the feeling, will end up being a monster, completely dominant at Center. But truth be told I think Cable wanted him at LT. Julies Peppers pretty muched showed he MAY not be a LT in this league.
Cable’s wasting players. Still playing around with the Pears of the world.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I have a hard time understanding how other teams have good players at all positions and awesome players at a few.
We have 2 all world kickers a corner back a tight end and a defensive tackle the rest are all reserves or ordinary players on any other team.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Its not time to jump ship yet…..Yea our O-Line looked bad to say the least but next week will be the test..If we lose to the Rams its time to sell your house give up on sports and move to Columbia
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my wifes from colombia just got back from a month there this summer it’s NICE !!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Unbelievable that Cable will wasted BCs entire rookie season practicing RG when he should at least also be practicing tackle.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
1st time commenting…Ok…I totally just found this site today! haha…I’m so effing happy to see Figurs gone…and Cable is absolutely incompetent!! Good Lord…The o-line wasn’t bad? JC didn’t have more than 1 sec to scan the field once the ball was snapped!! Yeah…DMF had a great game, and some of that comes down to the o-line, but the o-line has been the weakest part of the Raiders for the past 6 or 7 years. It’s simple Al…build a GREAT O-LINE and you can do most anything on offense. Bubby Brister could stand back there for 4 – 5 seconds and find someone open eventually. Hell…with a great o-line, I could play RB and still put up a couple yards per play. The o-line is always where it starts. The Defense is actually in great shape, but its been the same story as it has been for years. They don’t get rest!!!! You can’t expect them to keep the kind of pace they kept in the first and part of the second quarter against CJ on no rest. The offense needs to give them rest. And Pears?? Really?? cmon…it makes me sad to be a fan sometimes…Cable is/was the o-line coach…and that’s the weakest link…shouldn’t that say something about the head coach?? lol…we will continue to get pounded on and be the muck of the NFL until the o-line picks up their game!!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
I dont think Bruce Campbell is stuck at RG…The problem with him is he never played the right side..I think there just getting him used to the right side footwork and then will move him to RT….Even though I dont believe he should…
I think he should keep practicing at RG and take Carlisle’s job….He’s fast and he can pull plus he’s a way better run blocker than pass blocker.. If he can fit in and be good at RG then let him do it.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Is it just me, Todd always worked hurt, sometimes very, these punks don’t want to play football, can them!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Cable said: “Fortunately, those guys on the line of scrimmage, if they worked on Friday, they could play on Sunday.’’……. in other words “They’re gonna suck, no matter how much practice they get”…..
September 15th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Fire Cable’s dumbass and cut any offensive lineman signed before this year’s draft.
Gallery should be considered another Davis draft bust. Dude is a converted tackle that can’t stay healthy.
Still waiting on a decent Raiders team.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
37% of the NFL Teams go to the playoffs every year (12/32).
Yet the Raiders have only been to the playoffs 6 times in the last 21 years. And 3 of those came with Gruden 2000-02′
Al Davis and his ISMS are clearly not working.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Kell, can it!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
What is amazing is we keep talking about Veldheer a guy from a Division III school like he is going to be the man to save this team. Last time I looked this guy was a project. Never even played center at Hilsdale a div III school WTF fellas? Why is no one saying anything? This is some BS planning man. Are you telling me that he was the answer for an o-line that has been failing for three plus years? Where is the building plan? No free agent o-lineman this year, really? The guys who should really be coached up and contributing right now are not geting it done.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
TerrapinRaider Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Unbelievable that Cable will wasted BCs entire rookie season practicing RG when he should at least also be practicing tackle.
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37% of the NFL Teams go to the playoffs every year (12/32).
Yet the Raiders have only been to the playoffs 6 times in the last 21 years. And 3 of those came with Gruden 2000-02′
Al Davis and his ISMS are clearly not working.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Kell, can it!
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Why?
September 15th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I am tired of reading the same crap excuses and cliches from Cable.
Dude is either the eternal blind (and dumb)optimist, or just a big f’n moron.
Either way I am sick of reading this same garbage loss after loss.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
CJ. agree, get a true center, V to left tackle, Mario to TOT, we got game, where thr fuch are the coaches?
September 15th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
ROT
September 15th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
What is amazing is we keep talking about Veldheer a guy from a Division III school like he is going to be the man to save this team. Last time I looked this guy was a project. Never even played center at Hilsdale a div III school WTF fellas? Why is no one saying anything? This is some BS planning man. Are you telling me that he was the answer for an o-line that has been failing for three plus years? Where is the building plan? No free agent o-lineman this year, really? The guys who should really be coached up and contributing right now are not geting it done.
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The coaches should just go to the all you can eat buffet and pick out 5 guys 3xl and bigger and suit em up !!! Thats just as good a plan as they came into the season with !!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I am tired of reading the same crap excuses and cliches from Cable.
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Who hired him?
37% of the NFL Teams go to the playoffs every year (12/32).
Yet the Raiders have only been to the playoffs 6 times in the last 21 years. And 3 of those came with Gruden 2000-02′
Al Davis and his ISMS are clearly not working.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
To all you genius’s biotching about players being moved from 1 position to another and blaming Cable show you don’t know this team at all.That is something Davis has always done.Blame him for moving players to different positions if you don’t like it.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Lefty12 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
To all you genius’s biotching about players being moved from 1 position to another and blaming Cable show you don’t know this team at all.That is something Davis has always done.Blame him for moving players to different positions if you don’t like it.
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Lefty???? is that really you?????
September 15th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Lefty, it starts from the top, Cable will fall before AD will, got it!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Out!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
When they asked the rat if he was going to give his son ,who is OC for the Skins,any suggestions during the game,he said no,I hated it when the HC even talked to me during games.When Ryan was asked why Green didn’t get more carries during the 2nd half Monday night his answer was I ‘m not sure,I haven’t talked to Shotty(his OC) yet,and that was today.Yet you guys blame our HC for every little thing done during the game.Perhaps you don’t know as much as you think you do!!!!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
The Davis members are circling Tom Cable, separating him from Al Davis.
Laying the groundwork to scapegoat him, without getting Al Davis dirty.
And the dude’s been totally loyal to that…….person.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
KK,I’ve told you many times I don’t like the old man,just don’t feel the need to harp on it all the time.But it is obvious most on here are young and don’t realize what he does sometimes and how he runs the team.I’m not sure what type of coach Cable is but he is getting blamed for things we should all know he has little if any say over.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Today the Raider Nation took a step forward in getting rid of Yamon Figurs. Today was a good day. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. One step at a time as we crawl out of this hole.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Al Davis: pitcher; Nick Miller: catcher.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Cutting Figurs is the most professional move the Raiders have made in a loooooooong while.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Lefty
The reason I harp on Al Davis, is that he’s the ultimate boss, GM/Owner, and the whole enterprise is shaped by his ISMS.
It’s a complete waste of time harping on the coaches and players HE’s hired, and the systems he’s put them in.
There is nothing else!
September 15th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I understand Cable’s remark. You don’t have to have a degree from MIT to know that Figurs was a cut waiting to happen. What I don’t like about it is that it still holds to the idea that it’s OK to field 49 or 50 players you like instead of a 53 man roster. There’s absolutely no damn reason for Steve Brown to be sitting on a practice squad and Figurs to be on the team.
Campbell remark makes sense too. The Raiders made some positive moves this year, especially with Jackson. Everything has been about the feel good. Practice and scrimmages were good. 3-1 preseason looks good on paper until you realize that it was the preseason. The problem is that we didn’t fix key things. We didn’t address Henderson versus the speed rushers which came out in game 3 of the preseason. We moved in a completely new direction at center for the opening game and we’re shocked that he made some rookie mistakes.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Everybody says it’s al it’s cable the fact is it is those sissy olinemen…they have no pride and they are supposed to be professionals. Alex Barron of the cowgirls will be benched next week but not henderdaughter?
September 15th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Figurs is a good example.Before the 1st game the ST coach said he was familiar with him,had him in the past,and Figurs took a couple to the house-that was why he was returning kicks.The guy did a lousy job so he was cut,yet Cable is blamed for him getting the job when in reality he got the job because the ST coach recommended him.I say give the HC credit for seeing the guy did a lousy job and getting rid of him.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Lefty – I can only speak for myself. I don’t think the defense is the bigger problem (irrespective of the 38pts). So there is no reason for me to focus on whats wrong with that side of the ball.
On the other hand, the Offense showed that it was HUGE problems with the Oline causing everyone to look over that with a magnifying glass. So some things will get blown out of proportion.
Most comments regarding Al Davis’ intervention has to do with the Defense. And considering this is Hue’s first year, the year Al has been said to give the most leeway, I don’t think he has much at all to do with the offense.
The problems with the offense were clear as day. Its like seeing the white in Anartic. Oline and QB play were atrocious in that order. The Oline IS Tom Cable. Its his baby, his expertise. If its the worst performer on the field he justly deserves the blame.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Dinner time-be back later.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Whomever is responsible for getting these guys into game shape is doing a horrible job. Most of the problems (hamstring) relate to piss poor conditioning. Even our oline has hamstring problems. Where were they running durignthe game?
September 15th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
LMN
Stop lyin on me man I don’t make such predictions never have, I say what I think the team can do IF……
I never say will win the division so go tell lies on someone else.
And keep me out of your conversations if that’s the way you do things.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
<—too tired for spelling
September 15th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Better beat the Rams.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Wjatever ppl. Cable is an awful coach. The ST coach is an awful coach. Get rid of them both.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Oakland A S Clean Up…
[...] he has good feet and is quick fast and strong. the two make a great core going f [...]…
September 15th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
If this team performs well going forward that still won’t change my opinion of Tom Cable. He is that bad.
For me to change my mind on this guy would take a bleepin’ miracle.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
lefty 12
i agree davis did move several players, and was successful at it but cable has not been very successful, in fact he stinks. and if it is davis calling the moves cable should have said no…bruce campbell has the tools to be a very good tackle, why would you move him to guard? that is not a move an offensive guru would make unless you had great players at all the other positions on the line..and that isn’t the case here..i think the thought process of the guru is akilter..
September 15th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
priesttj Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
LMN
Stop lyin on me man I don’t make such predictions never have, I say what I think the team can do IF……
I never say will win the division so go tell lies on someone else.
And keep me out of your conversations if that’s the way you do things.
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Sorry, but I gotta side with Priest on this one. Priest is an (after the fact) kind of guy. After it happens, he says “Like I been saying all along……….”
He’s a hindsight type of dude who never wants to share Powerball numbers with the Nation.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Jackson has been given total control of the offense.It has been reported he has even been given some say in the Oline.Cable may be terrible,who knows,but Jackson has shown nothing so far-based on the 1st game.Earlier Terrapin you said you couldn’t judge the play calling in the game because of the lousy Oline,yet last year you chastised Cable’s play calling with an equally terrible-if not worse-Oline and an absolute joke as QB.Double standard because you hate Cable?Sounds like it.Now it’s dinner.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
You know why they were over confident? Because the dumb hc got them T-shirts that said they are going to win the AFC West and challenge for the superbowl. C’mon Jerry how can you forget that piece?
September 15th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Getting rid of Figurs couldn’t happen soon enough. Bringing back Pears? Well…
It’s like getting over the Bird Flu and coming down with West Nile Virus.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
“That game taught us a lot because we were getting some good press clippings, and this game here, I think it pretty much humbled our team and made us get back to know what we have to do to get where we want to go,’’ Campbell said. “We have to go out there and earn it. We have to fight for what we want.’’
Instead of preaching about ‘fighting for what we want’ this fool should be apologizing for sliding short of an easily attainable 1st down.
What a leader of men.
Talk is cheap, Jason.
Gutless turd.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
mario henderson should be on the next thing smoking, be it train plane or greyhound bus.. he has proven beyond any doubt he can’t handle tackle.. there isno question in my mind….
September 15th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
At the Cable presser today someone in the back yells out “Head Coach is a Mother effer.”
Herrera stops everything and yells “Who said that?”
A reporter in the back stands up and says “Excuse me sir I didn’t say it.”
“I ain’t even the man next to the man who said it.”
“I ain’t the man next to the man, next to the man who said it.”
“I ain’t the man sittin next to the man, sittin next to the man, sittin next to the man who said it.”
What I really want to know is: Who called that mother effer a Head Coach?”
Robin Harris
September 15th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
If I had to pick one guy on the 53 who is holding us back, I would start with Mario Henderson.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Jeter the cheater…
Ball hits his bat, and he pretends it hit his hand.
He gets more like ARod every day…
September 15th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Top 3 Raiders holding us back:
1. Mario Henderson
2. Langston Walker
3. Nnamdi Asomugha
September 15th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Top 3 Raiders holding us back…
1. Al Davis
2. Tom Cable
3. Jason Campbell and Mario Henderson tie
September 15th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
# priesttj Says:
August 30th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Chris in NY
That was a preseason game and he played sensational, but Campbell has been here for 4 months grads is in his second season. If you think he’s better than Campbell after seeing that first drive then your welcome to your opinion. But I don’t share it, Campbell is a hell of a QB the Skins made a huge mistake letting him go. Over the next few years you’ll see what I mean. Grads is a great backup much better than most. You start him and teams start gameplanning him and you’ll see why I say he’s abackup.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Cable is an idiot.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Whomever is responsible for getting these guys into game shape is doing a horrible job.
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Rich Gannon said while calling a Raider game a couple of years ago that the Raiders don’t practice hard.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Olinesux Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Everybody says it’s al it’s cable the fact is it is those sissy olinemen…they have no pride and they are supposed to be professionals
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Dude, lineman have been coming in and out of here for 7 years, comphrende?
Are they ALL non-professional? These are the same people who fill NFL Rosters across the league.
Why do other teams win with these same pool of people.?
Think about it.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Top 3 Raiders holding us back, and I’ve thought about it:
1. Al Davis
2. Al Davis
3. Al Davis
September 15th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
So the Raiders didn’t think Figurs was good enough to be around for Week 2, but that he was still their best bet to return kicks in Week 1?”
Yet another example of questionable mis management. What the what?!
Play calling better improve and we better see some GD blitzes against Rookies Bradford AND Left Tackle Roger Saffold!!!
Cry Havoc Marshall!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
KK and RM nailed it.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Kell, it’s not Al’s fault. He doesn’t sign the players. The Raiders have a unique policy where the players sign themselves. They decide how much they’re going to make, and just sign the contract. Sort of a first come, first serve thing. So we need to stop blaming Al.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
MR I don’t believe that. Al Davis assembles the team but the Coaches coach the team.
I use to think from reading this blog that Al Davis was changing game plans and all that but like I said in Feruary on here: I am real cool with a former Raider (WR Reggie Barlow) and I asked him about that and he answered in a split second with no hesitation “Absolutely Not.”
Barlow is no Davis supporter either as to this day he dislikes Al for cutting him in 2002.
September 15th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
maybe mario can play right guard
September 15th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
I still can’t get over what Cable said about his O-line play in the first game, “what? That really isn’t bad for them.” For them? how about holding ourselves to NFL standards instead of treating these oafs like a bunch of five year olds? He’s right, it wasn’t that bad “for them” but that’s the whole point…THESE GUYS SUCK!!!Get an o-line who this would be considered a bad game for, and then we might be getting somewhere.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
If we have another game that “isn’t so bad…for them” then the Rams will beat us too.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
504, Warren Sapp said that Davis changes gameplans. I’ll try to look up Reggie Barlow to remind myself just who he is. Sapp, who played for the Raiders as well, is a future hall of famer.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
If Murphy catches that deep pass that he only went for with 1 hand, catches the TD that he blaintently dropped, Campbell doesn’t B#$ch out and slide up short of the first, the reffs don’t totally screw on that JC “fumble” where his knee clearly hit the ground before the ball came out, and Mario Henderson just happened to be somebody(anybody) else, then we might have only lost by 14. Too bad…
September 15th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Reggie Barlow never played a game for the Raiders. He wouldnt know what Al Davis does or doesnt do.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
On the brighter side…..I’m diggin deep here…
Hmmmm
Oh yeah, we still have Grads!!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Murphy was running full speed,jumped and barely touched the ball with 1 hand-uncatchable pass.On the pass in the end zone the defender got his hand on the ball and deflected it-good Def. play,hardly a drop.You guys never give the opponent credit for making plays,you always blame our players for screwing up to the point you make things up.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
MR,
Over 90% of the bloggers here don’t believe crap Sapp says and always dog Sapp for everything that comes out his mouth.
Barlow was a Gruden guy and when Gruden got traded to Tampa, Al cut Barlow. Gruden brought Barlow with him to Tampa and he offered to show me the Ring. I passed.
He did give me two game worn Raiders Jerseys from Rice and Freddie B. The Rice jersey still has a grass stain on it. It’s the real deal. Jersey has the extra space in the shoulders for where the pads get tucked in. Will never wear them. They going into frames and will sit it my Raiders den.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Lefty, you’re right about the Murphy pass, I watched the replay a few times. Rice couldn’t of even pulled that one down.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Murphy is a good receiver.
He is not the problem.
The problem is a multi million dollar quarterback who doesn’t have the balls to go for a first down.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Dude Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Reggie Barlow never played a game for the Raiders. He wouldnt know what Al Davis does or doesnt do.
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Barlow was with the Raiders 2001 and blew out his knee in preseason. He spent year on I.R. and rehabbed at headquarters the whole year. He did everything they asked and got back to 100% following offseason. Gruden got traded and Barlow got released. He is bitter towards Davis because he thought he was in Raiders future.
Barlow was more of a Return man than WR. His number was 85 with the Raiders.
So basically he was the Original Nick Miller minus the active roster.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
504, I don’t care what “most of the bloggers” here think. What is that supposed to mean? Sounds like you’re an advocate of group think. I’m not. I believe every individual should look at a situation and come to their own conclusion. I’m not going to discredit Sapp because a bunch of Raider fans, who have every reason in the world to hate him (putting their own credibility in question as well as Sapp’s) say he’s full of it. You want me to take Reggie Barlow’s word that Davis didn’t meddle. I still have no clue who Barlow is. I’ll get around to looking him up on wikipedia some time. Sapp, on the other, played for the Raiders, like Barlow, and is also a future hall of famer. I have no reason to believe Sapp is lying. Do you? And I mean any reason other than that “90% of the bloggers” here don’t agree with him? Think for yourself, 504. You tell me why you think Sapp is lying, based up on what YOU know, what YOU have observed, what YOU have read. Give me an example of when Sapp has ever lied about anything. In my view, Sapp has far more credit than Reggie Barlow.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Dude,
Go ask Nick Miller if Al Davis changes game plans. Miller has never played a game for the Raiders yet he is there every single day (on the inside), while we sit here everyday on laptops waiting for Jerry to feed us.
A week 17 appearance doesn’t count.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Sooo, how long did Sapp play for the Raiders?
September 15th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Sapp was here between ‘04 and ‘06. He says Al meddled. You’re saying it can’t be so because someone who was here in 2001 says that Al didn’t meddle then? 504, Have you ever considered the possibility that maybe Al didn’t meddle as much in ‘01, because Gruden had such a heavy hand? Your source, whoever this Barlow guys is, is WORTHLESS.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Your Barlow buddy did not do you any favors by telling you that Sapp was wrong considering Barlow would have no freaking way of knowing. He was gone 3 years before Sapp showed up.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
And you also want me to believe that a former player who doesn’t like Al would stretch that far to defend Al? Claim Al was or wasn’t doing something when he wasn’t even here to know? I don’t buy that Barlow was a Gruden guy, either. If he was a track star with no hands, and from the ring of that name it sounds like he was, you know who’s guy he was. Just quit it, man.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
504, I don’t care what “most of the bloggers” here think. What is that supposed to mean? Sounds like you’re an advocate of group think. I’m not. I believe every individual should look at a situation and come to their own conclusion. I’m not going to discredit Sapp because a bunch of Raider fans, who have every reason in the world to hate him (putting their own credibility in question as well as Sapp’s) say he’s full of it. You want me to take Reggie Barlow’s word that Davis didn’t meddle. I still have no clue who Barlow is. I’ll get around to looking him up on wikipedia some time. Sapp, on the other, played for the Raiders, like Barlow, and is also a future hall of famer. I have no reason to believe Sapp is lying. Do you? And I mean any reason other than that “90% of the bloggers” here don’t agree with him? Think for yourself, 504. You tell me why you think Sapp is lying, based up on what YOU know, what YOU have observed, what YOU have read. Give me an example of when Sapp has ever lied about anything. In my view, Sapp has far more credit than Reggie Barlow.
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Look bruh! I don’t give a sh!t what Sapp says or even what Barlow says for that matter. Just cus Sapp got a few sacks you wanna hang and swang from his “Sack.”
The bottom line is this team sucks because we got arguably the most incompetent Head Coach in the NFL.
Groupthink? How many cats on here says Nnamdi holding us back? To me, Nnamdi is collecting a check like JaMarcus did last year. He just work harder than Russell.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Rob Ryan needed Al Davis’ help ….
Has he done anything different in Cleveland to suggest he didn’t need the help?
September 15th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Tom Cable needs Al Davis’ help!
September 15th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
At least I’m hanging from a future hall of famer’s sack. You’re hanging from the sack of some walk on red shirt practice squad nobody, and taking his word on a situation that went down long after he was gone as fact. LOL.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Cable needs a group hug goodbye
September 15th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
You’re the one who brought Barlow into this, 504. You put Barlow’s credibility up against Sapp’s. It’s not my fault nobody even knows who your ex Raider buddy is. I’m sure he had a couple of great practices before he was sent back to his job at Round Table. So don’t get all emotional on me now.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
MR,
you either support the team or you don’t. Doesn’t matter to me what you do. You starting to talk like Priest tonight. Like you spend all kinds of time at headquarters. You think you some expert because most of your day is spent on here?
What else do you do besides blog?
September 15th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Who cares either way. The buck stops with Al Davis. The team this year can’t be worse than the Purple Drank team. We finally cut Yamon today and he was a favorite of Hue and Fassell. Here’s to hoping Nick Miller is activated this weekend….and perhaps a replacement at the QB for the best QB on our roster too.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
RM
Sapp only played with the team for 2 yrs. Do you consider him a true Raider? Along with Moss?
September 15th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I do support the team, 504. That’s why I want Al Davis to retire, so the team can win again. Don’t try to pull that whiney guilt trip on me because I called you on your b.s. Reggie Barlow. LOL.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
LOL @ the term “true Raider”.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
AIG, Campbell won’t be benched,at least not yet.What we should hope for is he dramatically improves as we are probably stuck with him barring injury.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Alright MR,
your piss is going a little further than mine. You win!
September 15th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
AIG,
So far, this team is in fact worse than last year’s team. You tell me what you saw Sunday that would indicate otherwise. Warning, you will be laughed at.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
504, you tried to b.s. someone and got owned. Now it’s guilt trip time. Tuck your tail between your legs, walk off, lick your wounds, and come back to lie, or…fight another day.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Yeah, Al isn’t approving a Campbell benching anytime soon.
At least we know Campbell will be paying attention in the film room. Hopefully we can get some things corrected and smash the Lambs this weekend.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
MR,
I stand by my account. You’re going off Sapp’s sense of humor.
If Al Davis was changing game plans, Hue Jackson wouldn’t have come here to coach.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Campbell has been in the league how many years now? And he’s now going to take the film room seriously? I wouldn’t count on it.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
504, Sapp was joking when he said Al meddled? That’s your take now?
Plan A) Refute Sapp with a former practice squad player saying that Al didn’t meddle when he was here.
Plan B) Give MR guilt trip when he destroys your star witness.
Plan C) Insist Sapp was merely joking.
What’s plan D? Are you going to pay me to believe that Al doesn’t meddle? LOL.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Later MR,
Got something better to do…..Wipe the fog off your screen.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
JHill-earlier tonight on the local Chronicle Live show,they showed a few plays from the game and I watched Campbell.Like the Titans said,right before the ball was snapped he was leaning backward.I’m sure he and the coaches have seen this and hopefully it will be corrected.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
504, your put downs are about as good as your lies. You’re the worst Davis shill I’ve ever seen in here. You’re definitely the dumbest.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Reggie Barlow……….
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Soooooo …..
Henderson-Loper-Veldheer-Carlisle-Walker this weekend, huh?
Cable says he likes the way they run block.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
They didnt even run block that well, a lot of the times defenders met McFadden in the backfield, but he was able to break quite a few tackles and shake some guys this game, which was the biggest difference.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Raiders best be drafting O-Line from here on out… And maybe a DB… a vet WR too.
We got QBs, RBs, young WRs, TEs, DL, LBs, and OK safeties who need experience…
The O-line is without a doubt the weakest link. Even if they do OK this week… Oak can’t have just an average LT, injured prone LG, inexperienced C, small RG, ok RT.
They basically will have to change their offense to make up for a line that will hold for 5 seconds or less. Jason better be making quicker reads…
September 15th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
There is really no other choice.We shouldn’t panic after 1 game.However,if we see a repeat performance changes will have to be made.And if we do see a repeat,let’s hope we can overcome it and win the game against a much weaker opponent.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Nobody’s panicking, Lefty. Most fans know we suck, the others think we’re going to win our next 9 games. This game has changed no one’s view.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Love the show playbook on NFLN …
The way they breakdown film, a lot of folks on here would benefit from seeing it.
They just broke down a couple of bad QB performances from Sanchise and Bradford, and you can see the lack of anticipation, and being late with the ball that we are talking about with Campbell.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Reggie Barlow-8 year NFL player-5 yr in jacksonville,1 yr on Oakland’s IR,2 yrs. in TB.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, folks. It is just one game but you have to realize that good teams don’t lose that badly. Look at our good years from 2000-2002. When we lost, it wasn’t by 25 points. So I’m not holding out too much hope for this season unless Cable..errr Davis… makes some big changes.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Campbell has got to play better, plain and simple. He looked like he wasn’t sure of himself nor his teamates. At some point he should’ve gone downfield and he never did. I think he is a very good player but he has to prove it on Sunday. I’m pulling for the guy but I need to see better.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
priesttj Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
one thing you guy’s should understand when you talkin terms of the last 7 years to this team. They have no idea what you’re talking about. This team has nly been together through the offseason. When you go back farther than that there is a decided disconnect because they weren’t here to relate to that. And furthermoe they don’t WANT to have to relate to that.
Even this coaching staff has no idea what you’re talking about they weren’t here. So to keep harping n this team about the last 7 years is like me talking to you about the 70’s you have no clue.
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Agree. But I think the odor that permeates the place may be a reminder.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Campbell is who the Redskins thought he was. Here we are happy to get him for a 4th and the Redskins are laughing all the way to the draft war room.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
All if those linemen have suked….the last decent ones were Robbins kennedy wisniewski abd some others…it’s oline end of story…
September 15th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
We have to hope that once Campbell settles with the same system for a while those issues will improve.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Wow – did you get that new handle just to nail home that point. The oline didn’t play well but it was by no means entirely the oline’s fault. You don’t think Campbell giving away the snap didn’t play a HUGE role? Sliding short, essentially killing a drive? Not pushing the ball downfield and instead immediately looking for the check down? Come on, man
September 15th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Hue Jackson needs to get one of those “I’m with stupid” shirts for game day. Otherwise, he’s killing his coaching career with Cable and Davis.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Campbell has got to play better, plain and simple. He looked like he wasn’t sure of himself nor his teamates. At some point he should’ve gone downfield and he never did. I think he is a very good player but he has to prove it on Sunday. I’m pulling for the guy but I need to see better.
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Thank you Priest. Most rational and right on post I’ve seen all day.
Campbell is the leader of this team and he didn’t play like a leader, bottom line.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
TSr,I realize it was a long time ago,but what is probably the greatest Raider team of all time-the 1976 Raiders-got blown away in their only lose that year.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Hate to say it but Campbell has had some of those issues for a LONG time. Prospects don’t look good for a sudden turnaround. I fell for it just like the rest of the Raider Nation. But, come on, go look at old Redskins blog boards. They complained about his lack of anticipation, vision, and no audibling at the line of scrimmage.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Well I certainly hope Al vetos the cover 2 defense!
Branch is too aggressive and is ripe for the PA fake.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Lefty12 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
TSr,I realize it was a long time ago,but what is probably the greatest Raider team of all time-the 1976 Raiders-got blown away in their only lose that year.
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Before my time. Well, if that’s the case, maybe there is hope after all. But I think it will take some serious changes. Cable has to fix that O-line. And if Campbell plays like he did on Sunday, forget about it…
September 15th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
TSR,I hear what you are saying and he may never correct those faults.However,it might be due to the fact he has had a different OC/system every year.Maybe if he settles into 1 system for an extended period of time that will change.Of course being on the Raiders,he might not see the same system for that extend time period.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
And I just have to laugh at this whole Figurs thing. He showed nothing in the preseason and was anointed starter. Suddenly, he’s cut. Hey, I’m glad the guy’s gone. Never thought much of him in the first place but what the heck was that about?!! What did who see in him during the preseason?
September 15th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Agreed Jhill.It seems every time we drop into it we get burned.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Of course being on the Raiders,he might not see the same system for that extend time period.
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You just said it, brother. That continuity ain’t happening here unless the offense does a complete turnaround from Sunday, in which case this is a moot point. If they falter this year, you can bet your azz that Davis will be making some changes.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Jackson(OC) & Fassell(STC) recommended him.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
We have a Left OT that just stands there looking stupid when our QB gets creamed and the opposing team recovers the fumble. Is this the kind of player Cable is molding? Give me a f’n break! F’n ridiculous. Where’s the fire? Where’s the discipline? Just about any other coach (except Norvell Turner) would have ripped into the guy for being a lazy b1tch!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
AJ Hawk wants out of green bay his salary is only $4.3 million
September 15th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Hawk would cost us either Bush Or McFadden though.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
w/ Figurs being cut that will be more playing time for Heyward-Bey, Murphy, Higgins, & Ford; with schilens being out; N/ Miller could be activated, as we only have two TEs.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
reality you hit it on the head, there was neither fire nor discipline
If the players applied at least one that compensate for the lack of the other, when you do not have eithewr it spells> l-o-s-e-r.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
The fact that hasn’t seen the same system in his career would explain a lot. At the QB positin you have to have some degree of consistency if you ever expect play to improve. No great QB has ever undergone such turmoil, look at what Rivers has become is he better than Campbell? maybe you say sure. Or is he confident and comfortable in his system? It’s really hard to tell to be honest until Campbell spends 3-4 years in the same system. Even Cassell for the Chiefs is in his second team but same system. It makes a tremendous difference.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
People like to bag on our receivers. Man, it’s sure tough to make plays when you don’t get the ball thrown your way. We don’t need more receivers. We need protection and decent QB play. Murphy is a gamer. I’d like to see less dropped balls but the kid can play. And I’m excited to see what DHB can do after this last offseason.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
The problem is he might never get that consistency with us,especially if we do what all you guys want to do and fire the HC every other year.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Exactly RaiderRetribution. And that comes from two places, your leaders (QB!) and your coaches. Apparently neither was inspiring enough to get those guys to play better. I want a QB that gets in people’s faces. And a coach with a fire under his azz. We had both under the Gannon and Gruden years. I know. I know. A lot of you Davis homers consider it blasphemy to mention those two. Fact is, they produced and got guys around them to produce.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Hue Jackson seems to have some fire. Unfortunately, it hasn’t rubbed off to his linemen and QB.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
RMR…Sapp lied about smoking pot before his draft…is that a big enough lie for you?
September 15th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
People blame the QB (JC) and WRs, but I blame the coaches and OL.
-Veldheer should have played more this preseason to get him ready. (Blame Cable)
-We need to tackle and block more at camp. We need to be more physical! (blame Cable)
-some players shouldn’t be on the roster. (blame Cable & Al)
-Figurs did what he did best in the preseason, he fumbled! (blame Cable and ST coach)
-Play calling wasn’t great. (blame Hue)
-OL play is/ has been below avg. (blame Cable & Al)
September 15th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
TJ…so why did our Raiders get blown out the worst of any team in the NFL this week?
Because we are so close to being great but just don’t realize it?
Or because we have the worst Coaching system in history?
September 15th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
That’s my biggest fear Lefty12
I know most don’t think much of Cable and I have several differences with him BUT I just aint in favor of another coaching change I feel that is worse than having Cable around.
I think Cable needs to be stripped of his Oline responsibilities if he cannot get this fixed this year not next THIS YEAR. Bringing Pears back here doesn’t inspire me at all. Get the right people in place and leave them at those positions until they are proficient at them. Take one guy and make him your utility guy. But make these guy’s settle int one position and go from there.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
It’s not rocket science! You can’t pass, if you can’t block. QBs & WRs need a few seconds to make a play.
Look at Jets last year. Did they have a good/ great QB? They won 9 games because they had a good OL, good RBs, and a great D. My point is their QB wasn’t great, but the OL helped him and the RBs a lot due to great blocking.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
GET EM DMAC!!! JUST WIN BABY!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
49ers lost by the same margin if that’s any solace at all. But it was execution IMO…………..yes I know we need to fix the OLine. But our QB and C were not on the same page along with other malfunctions.
Lack of execution!!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
you guys are just fodder for RMR and Kool-less Kell with your “everything is alright” b-crap
We are out-coached in every conceivable way that there is because our Coach is a nobody with “no plan”
Fortunatly we are without RICHOCHET’s crap because his 9′ers were just as bad, and his boyfriend Crabtree had less yards than our equally g@y 1st round money-pit DHB.
Nothing good happened Sunday…and nothing suggests that this coaching staff is going to miraculously turn it around.
Our Coach’s aren’t that good. That is why all 31 teams in the NFL, win or lose, looked better than us…COACHING!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
START MIKE MITCHELL!!!!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
So if they win 3 in a row, what will it be………Coaching? lol
September 15th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Priest-it looks as if he is trying to rebuild it.New center,BC will play sometime-my guess is after Veldheer settles in-Henderson has played well at times-terrible at others-so we have to decide which he is and this is probably his last chance to prove he belongs,Walker is no doubt a stop gap at RT,and Gallery either has to stay healthy or be replaced-maybe Loper.Remember,Cable admitted we would have taken a tackle if the top ones weren’t gone.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
BHP,
If they win 3 in a row, that will be a miracle from god!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Nobody on our team knows instinctively how to play Football.
Just a pile of measurables and athleticism that never won a game or know how to win a game.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
No it’ll b cuz DMAC rushes for 150 and a pair of TD’s a game
September 15th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Tom Cable’s “pedigree” as a Coach is taking an undeserved beating, right BHP?
You honestly believe he is going to Coach this team out of what is happening already?
September 15th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Lefty12, I know we just missed out on some quality young players in those two OT’s. He did what he could in the draft to make up fo it but that takes time to develope. BC is just not ready yet but I wish he were. Maybe by midseason if he shows well in practice.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
It’s still the oline that succcs….they are lazy
September 15th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
I believe that “RICHOCHET” is Counselling on some 9er blog similar to what TJ tries to do here.
Why else is he not here hammering everybody and all things Raider?
Because he is a 9er fan…period…book it…print that.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
RDT
I don’t know man, I’m just not in favor of a coaching change this year.This team can’t afford another change at the top. I realize he’s not a great coach and may never be but right now unless it’s a truely great coach I’m not in favor of it.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Priest,that is what I am saying with BC also.It would be nice if we could have put the rookies in right away,but look what happened to the whiners with them starting 2 rookies,they were as bad or worse than us against a much weaker team.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
If we win the next 3 games it’s because of a favourable schedule…nothing more.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
It’s not rocket science! You can’t pass, if you can’t block. QBs & WRs need a few seconds to make a play.
Look at Jets last year. Did they have a good/ great QB? They won 9 games because they had a good OL, good RBs, and a great D. My point is their QB wasn’t great, but the OL helped him and the RBs a lot due to great blocking.
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Finally!! When will people figure out it’s not all about the QB?? Gil Brandt said it best: QB is the most important position, but no position on the team depends more on the guys around him. I love Big Al, but he refuses to recognize this.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Bill Cower was not a great coach but the Steelers stuck with him until he finally got something done. He stuck with a HORRIBLE QB for years and couldn’t win because of it. Until Kordell just blew all 4 tires and he had tpo change him. Bill Cower is NOT my idea of a great coach he was just in a situation where eventually they won inspite of him.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
It’s a tired song…but until we address the Oline with players AND coaching…we will have inconsistent results and un-deserved wins and losses.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
The most painful part is that Tom Cable is supposed to be a Oline guru and he’s not even that for us.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
plus he is a poor Head Coach.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
I have been saying this over and over…Tom Cable is not going to lead us where we want to go…and probably is hindering our path there (Kwame Harris et al).
with that, I’m out…we need better Coaching if we are going to ask athletes to play new positions, for the first time, in the NFL, the highest level of competition.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Left I know everybody think we have the wrse Oline in captivity. But truth be told they gave up 4 sacks with a lot of their own doing. Let’s see what happens IF they can get it fixed. If it continues with CC we might as well play BC there. Carlisle gets pushed around way too much for my taste. As I’ve said aleady I like this kid Loper and I’m not sure why he’s not getting a mention. Barnes just might be helpful as well. So we’ll see.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Let’s face it boys, the word is out that you can make millions off the Raiders, and you don’t even have to try very hard.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
What’s really got me pumped is Bush is back, and DMC was impressive man I love what they did with him. If he can do that on a consistent basis and give us that underneath threat we could get pretty good real fast. He looked good……
September 15th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
“Oh yeah, Cables’s a good coach, just needs to be stripped of some of his O-line responsibilites”.
Too funny.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Don’t discount the fact that Tennessee backed off half way through the game because they had already beaten us….everything that happened after late in the 2nd Quarter is not real NFL football because the game was over by then.
Any success we had after that is Fool’s Gold.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Kirk Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Let’s face it boys, the word is out that you can make millions off the Raiders, and you don’t even have to try very hard.
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How often does Seymour practice, again?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
“Oh yeah, Cables’s a good coach, just needs to be stripped of some of his O-line responsibilites”. Too funny.
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What’s your point? and who are you quoting?
You bring nothing Kool-less Kell.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Cable wasn’t considered a ‘guru’ until he came to us and got that tag from the genius’s on this blog-he was just a good line coach-not a miracle worker.He has been working on the line and this year drafted 2 players that will probably start sometime as rookies.In the past we tried to fix the line by signing FAs who didn’t pan out.It seems as if we are trying to get it fixed.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
lefty12 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Cable wasn’t considered a ‘guru’ until he came to us and got that tag from the genius’s on this blog-he was just a good line coach-not a miracle worker.He has been working on the line and this year drafted 2 players that will probably start sometime as rookies.In the past we tried to fix the line by signing FAs who didn’t pan out.It seems as if we are trying to get it fixed.
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Huh???
September 15th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
231-False.You could tell Fisher was trying to pour it on.3rd & goal at the 1 and he play actioned and threw for a TD late instead of just running it into the line.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
The most telling part of the o-line problems on Sunday was pointed out by one of the Titans D-lineman…Campbell leans back right before the snap. I don’t care what snap count you use, if all you need to do is look at Campbell’s feet to know when go, your doomed as an o-lineman. On the Campbell fumble, I don’t care who the LT is, take your pick, no one would have been able to stop that DE from hitting Campbell.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
General Manager Al Davis has not been able to build a quality O-Line in 7 years, at least!
While spending Millions on fluff.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Here’s what we know for sure:
• Walker at ORT is NOT working
• Carlisle at ORG is NOT working
• Unfortunately, MHenderson at OLT is NOT working
• Veldheer is better at center than Satele but he’s a rookie and still learning and is NOT the best immediate solution
• Gallery is more than adequate at OLG as long as he’s not injured
What to do:
Internally we should:
• Move Walker to ORG
• Bring in Justin Hartwig, center from Pittsburg Steelers to take over at center
• Move Veldheer to OLT
• Move either MHenderson or Barnes to ORT
• Express-Groom Loper for Guard back-up and BCampbell for Tackle back-up.
Continue to use double TE for blocking support when needed.
I know it’s crazy to change positions at this point in time but our deficiencies on the O-line dictate that drastic measures be taken.
Draft Mike Pouncey next year for our long term center position. He can learn under Hartwig who should be good for two more years.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
and defensively he let us succeed offensively (Dmac many yards on the ground) as long as it chewed up the clock and didn’t let the quick strike beat him (or injure his players).
Talk like you played the game and know what’s what before you challenge someone who has.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
RDT-Cable was just another line coach brought on by Lance.He moved Gallery,made him an adequate RG and people on here started raving about how he was this Oline genius.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Oh and Lefty I forgot….LMFAO.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Almost everyone played high school football.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
37% of the NFL Teams go to the playoffs every year (12/32).
Yet the Raiders have only been to the playoffs 6 times in the last 21 years. And 3 of those came with Gruden 2000-02′
Al Davis and his ISMS are clearly not working.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
lefty12 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
RDT-Cable was just another line coach brought on by Lance.He moved Gallery,made him an adequate RG and people on here started raving about how he was this Oline genius.
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and again…what is your friggin’ point?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
second major problem in the game…where are the in game adjustments from Hue? Whether it be an extra TE or keeping a RB in the back field to block, or maybe even have him chip the DE on Mario’s side and then go out into the flat for one of Campbell’s check down passes. All the blame isn’t on Cable…
September 15th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
and I played QB at University…what is your POINT?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
When will Mr Davis put his team before his ego?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
lol
September 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
37% of the NFL Teams go to the playoffs every year (12/32).
Yet the Raiders have only been to the playoffs 6 times in the last 21 years. And 3 of those came with Gruden 2000-02′
Al Davis and his ISMS are clearly not working.
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not KoolKell…we get it, you blame Al. What new thing do you have to offer us?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
When Lance hired him he was just an avg. line coach.The guys he learned from including Gibbs I believe his name was,they were the gurus.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Until we win everyones opinion seems right they just need to go win games……….simple.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
not KoolKell…we get it, you blame Al. What new thing do you have to offer us?
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What do you need?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Our team is obviously suffering from poor coaching and/or poor game-planning.
I say it is because Tom Cable is incapable of a good game plan (Dakota has given us his blow-out ratio) or RMR, KooKell, Richochet etc. are correct when they say that the game plan is a surprise turn-around on Friday when Al calls down and changes it up.
I for one am almost ready to believe that is what happens….how about you guys?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Bob McKittrick with the 49ers started all this ZBS Alex Gibbs learned under him and took it to an artform. Mike Shanahan and Alex Gibbs came the Raiders where Gibbs was showing signs but his HC got fired.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
37% of the NFL Teams go to the playoffs every year (12/32).
Yet the Raiders have only been to the playoffs 6 times in the last 21 years. And 3 of those came with Gruden 2000-02′
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work out the same ratio for the 31 other teams and see where the Raiders rank first before you bring that weakass crap to me.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I believe we need to win games the rest doesn’t matter. If I said the Dali Lahma was calling plays I’d sound credible at this point. All the Kooks are coming ut because we’re losing…………..period
September 15th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
work out the same ratio for the 31 other teams and see where the Raiders rank first before you bring that weakass crap to me.
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29-84, potty mouth.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Thanks Priest.Therefore you would have to call McKittrick the guru.That was my point.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Priesttj Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I believe we need to win games the rest doesn’t matter. If I said the Dali Lahma was calling plays I’d sound credible at this point. All the Kooks are coming ut because we’re losing…………..period
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Your’e on the road to recovery.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
LT playing for the JETS says he loves the ZBS and he looked pretty good Monday night.
I hate the ZBS or at least Tom Cable’s version of it, and I don’t see that Gallery is that great a player.
I personally believe that good players will be good players, and will out-perform their counter-parts.
In an even battle, preparedness and coaching will make the difference. I don’t see preparedness and coaching happening for our team.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
KoolKell, let me state for the record…you have nothing of interest to say in my book, I already know everything you will say, therefore there is no need for you and I to converse.
You are on ignore.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
KoolKell, let me state for the record…you have nothing of interest to say in my book, I already know everything you will say, therefore there is no need for you and I to converse.
You are on ignore.
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Kool.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
KK if you think for one second I agree with anything you say you’re wrong. I think you’re off by a mile by why argue until the team does something worth arguing about. I saw a team that was way out of synch and un familiar with each other. That’s all…
September 15th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
priesttj Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I saw a team that was way out of synch and un familiar with each other. That’s all…
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and I blame that on poor Coaching.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
and Good Night Raider Fans…we are after all, at least that.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
-I guess Yamon didn’t “figurs” into the Raiders plans anymore.
-Yamon will have to “figurs” out what to do next.
-It “figurs” the Raiders would get rid of Yamon after Cable said he was the guy and they felt good about him.
-”Figurs fingers figurs into release”
-Raiders need to “figurs” out what to do next after releasing Yamon.
I obviously need to “figurs” out why I post such nonsense as this.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
That’s fine RDT to some extent I agree. But coaches cannot play so it’s very easy to say that.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Why is it that nothing ever get’s fixed with the Raiders:
Run D has stank for years
O-line has stank for years
QB play has stank for years
Most penalized team in the league for years
Seems retarded.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
DMC was flat out impressive, I’ve never seen him run like this if he keeps this up he’ll be a great back. I’m watching the Game for the first time really and DMC is stunning.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
” Raider Fans…we are after all, at least that.”
NOT everyone here. Funny how the ones that post the most are the biggest haters. Why people would spend all of their free time on a forum for a team they hate is beyond me.
We all know who they are.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Why is it that nothing ever get’s fixed with the Raiders:
Run D has stank for years
O-line has stank for years
QB play has stank for years
Most penalized team in the league for years
Seems retarded.
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I haven’t “figurs” that out yet. You have to “figurs” in a lot of variables.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Amen Djohnnyg
September 15th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
I think Al Davis “figurs” into the equation though.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Lol. Gnite Gents.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:01 am
But Al Davis also “figurs” into the success the Raiders have had since 1960. You can’t be a reasonable person and deny that. You can’t discount his acheievments.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:01 am
DMC really showed the magic this game if that is what we have for this season and Bush and he can stay healthy we really have something going.
If Cable has any nbrains in his fathead this is his bread and butter. Bush us a great back and NOW s is his running mate not to mention the FB who has very good speed.
I’m excited to see what comes of this because man we desparately need it.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:02 am
Ok I’m done with the “figurs” thing. I “figurs’ I better stop now before I get banned.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:04 am
nite all.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:06 am
BTW,Priest,that should be H.Jackson-he is running the O.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:07 am
priesttj Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 12:01 am
DMC really showed the magic this game if that is what we have for this season and Bush and he can stay healthy we really have something going.
If Cable has any nbrains in his fathead this is his bread and butter. Bush us a great back and NOW s is his running mate not to mention the FB who has very good speed.
I’m excited to see what comes of this because man we desparately need it.
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I worry about him staying healthy though. Let’s be glad we have Bush AND DMAC.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:08 am
Oh!! OK thanks you’re right.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Yeah I know I’m clinching everytime he gets hit. WOW the possibilities are endless if he can stay healthy. He is as dangerous as any back in the league the way he ran. He has gotten a lot stronger and man is he explosive.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Thanks for your article, Jerry. Being a professional journalist, you are obligated to report the facts, and just the facts. I think you did that well but the tone of your article really harmonizes with what I believe. The TC quotes that you point out clearly expose TC as lost and confused. TC was a really good B/Ser but eventually you don’t even believe your own B/S. That is where TC is at this point in time. Your article ends with a questioning his judgement, Huh? Then closes with a suggestion, that Nick Miller should see some playing time. Thus, you too raise the question: “Is TC really a head coach?!!
This is only the first game of the season but we have seen the same pattern before, which is best described as “totally randomness”. We fans have agonized over this coaching style since he became HC. Next week the Raiders might destroy the Rams (I doubt it) but even if they do, that in no way will give us a clue as to what team will show up the following week. I want this team to rise out of the ashes but it cannot happen unless we obtain good coach. There are a few good head coaches out there but we do not have one here. Al let loser Lanstong back, even though he always suked, why not recycle Gruden?
September 16th, 2010 at 12:19 am
KoolKell Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Why is it that nothing ever get’s fixed with the Raiders:
Run D has stank for years
O-line has stank for years
QB play has stank for years
Most penalized team in the league for years
Seems retarded.
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That is a very easy answer KK.
Bad Drafts.
Poor Coaching hires.
Poor QB hire.. via draft and FA.
The last time we had a good coach, good QB, good FA signing, and a good Draft, we went to the Super Bowl.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:19 am
I don’t know why we have trouble getting a good coach to come here. The Raider HC job is actually a great career booster. Didn’t seem to hurt Madden did it?
Or Flores? Or Gruden? Gruden went on to the Bucs job and then a respected TV analyst. Contary to what the haters say, The Raider job should be very appealing to a lot if guys I would think.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:21 am
As I said ealier this is the first time I’m really watching this game and it does seem that Campbell got more and more comfortable as the game wore on. He just needs more time in games with this team. There is no way around it, it will be week by week this season is for him to get familiar with this team. Any drastic moves would just hinder that process the talent is here.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:24 am
It is inexcusable that the team came out “flat” on the first game of the season. Cable should have had them pumped and ready to kick some you know what, but “flat”? Then a player says that the team was “nervous” and Cable says “I know who said that and it’s not true”. Really? Then why did he say it?
Al needs to move on this fast if we get beat by St. Louis, in fact Cable should have been dumped immediately following that game so we can maybe save the season.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:28 am
If you can throw away 39 millions dollars away on J.R. why won’t you offer Gruden 20 million for 3 years? He will take it! We (especially you) are running out of time. And you can’t take it with you. Just do it!
September 16th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Random Drug Tester Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
LT playing for the JETS says he loves the ZBS and he looked pretty good Monday night.
I hate the ZBS or at least Tom Cable’s version of it, and I don’t see that Gallery is that great a player.
I personally believe that good players will be good players, and will out-perform their counter-parts.
In an even battle, preparedness and coaching will make the difference. I don’t see preparedness and coaching happening for our team.
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Tom Cable’s version of the ZBS is GREAT! We should run it!!
The version we run is the (TCADS) Tom Cable/Al Davis System of Power, Zone, Man, kinda, somtimes, Always, maybe not, zone-power, just make a pile, Fluff n Stuff scheam. (not good)
The TCADS is the MOST consistent scheam in the league the last 8 years, and know one runs if better than Tom Hue Davis’s RAIDERS! NO BODY EVER KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING, or who the are BLOCKING, nor WHY. AND we have ran it with revolving players at each posisition. The RAIDERS have been the BEST at this for the last 8 years now. THAT my friend is CONSISTENTY at it’s finest!
It is a good thing “The Greatness of the RAIDERS” is in it’s FUTURE.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Djohnngy,
Don’t be surprised if they come out “flat” on Sunday, and punch our DEFENSE square in the mouth! I hope not because I will be there, in the black hole cheering our team on!!!! The CEO has to keep the team motivated to WIN and to win CONSISTENTLY, and that has not happened under this HC. No leadership.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:45 am
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-sound-efx/09000d5d81a908c5/Sound-FX-CJ2K-wired-up-vs-Raiders
September 16th, 2010 at 12:46 am
Tom Cable’s version of the ZBS is GREAT! We should run it!!
The version we run is the (TCADS) Tom Cable/Al Davis System of Power, Zone, Man, kinda, somtimes, Always, maybe not, zone-power, just make a pile, Fluff n Stuff scheam. (not good)
The TCADS is the MOST consistent scheam in the league the last 8 years, and know one runs if better than Tom Hue Davis’s RAIDERS! NO BODY EVER KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING, or who the are BLOCKING, nor WHY. AND we have ran it with revolving players at each posisition. The RAIDERS have been the BEST at this for the last 8 years now. THAT my friend is CONSISTENTY at it’s finest!
It is a good thing “The Greatness of the RAIDERS” is in it’s FUTURE.
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September 16th, 2010 at 3:38 am
This product Al Davis and I always loved Al Davis and his non corporate ways has gotten old. All you can do as life long raiderfans is just watch and hope something special happens. I mean real good teams do get upset when they get blown out the way we did. And I am not impressed with one game wonder darren mcfadden. He has been here for sometime and the bar seems lowered now when you get excited about one game. He has to put up 1000 plus yard for me and start breaking some tackles for long gains like bo jackson marcus and other raider greats. Until as usual we all say a creditable gm and coach. This is all we have, you have to be a nfl fan during this crisis’s we raider fans experience for since john gruden s been gone. He s out there and bruce allen is gone. Get s some help AL
September 16th, 2010 at 3:41 am
Raccoon…
I agree, the ZBS works great if the one in charge of it has total power of it..
anyone here seems to forget that when Cable was in charge of the o-line in Atlanta, they had the best run offense ever, and a helluva o-line!
September 16th, 2010 at 4:02 am
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September 16th, 2010 at 4:47 am
Just watching ‘Inside the NFL’ on Showtime.
Michael Lombardi speculates there is a chance Al shows Cable the door if the Rams win Sunday.
Cable needs to step up his game fast. I hope for once Lombardi got good intel.
September 16th, 2010 at 4:51 am
“anyone here seems to forget that when Cable was in charge of the o-line in Atlanta, they had the best run offense ever, and a helluva o-line!”
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If it wan’t for Michael Vick that team wouldn’t have had near the rushing totals that they did. Cable’s contribution to the success of their running game is overrated.
September 16th, 2010 at 4:55 am
I wonder if Alex Gibbs wants to return to coaching. Heard he up and quit on Seattle just before the season kicked off. Any excuse to can Cable.
September 16th, 2010 at 5:02 am
Edward Teach…
1st, the runs created by Vick was also due to the O-line, it was in their game plan, it wasnt just scrambling like favre used to do.
2nd, if you took away the Vick yards, they still had one helluva run-offense…
September 16th, 2010 at 5:04 am
# guest123 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 4:55 am
I wonder if Alex Gibbs wants to return to coaching. Heard he up and quit on Seattle just before the season kicked off. Any excuse to can Cable.
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gibbs wont touch the raiders as long there is an Al Raiders.. if Gibbs will unretire, he will join the Redskins…
September 16th, 2010 at 5:06 am
Some of those runs were scripted, LMN, but the majority of them were not. Vick was criticized heavily back in those days for being a guy who would take off running if his first read wasn’t open.
Also, if you take out his stats you will find that their rushing attack really wasn’t all that special after all.
September 16th, 2010 at 5:12 am
Loeper probably going to see a lot of action on Sunday, Pears too. This O-line is a patchjob. cross your fingers JC.
September 16th, 2010 at 5:23 am
Oh man just making me get excited, we lose to the Rams dumb Cable get fired and any of the AC take over and we start winning. Cable has never been a winning coach he is going to just start in the toughest league where coaching means everything. Even if we had the most talented team ever you think this bonehead would ever be anyone’s choice to lead it
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Rather take a chance on a young nobody than a Cable who is a never was
September 16th, 2010 at 6:02 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
I have hope with all fingers crossed…
September 16th, 2010 at 6:08 am
If the Raider’s win Sunday, It will just delay Cable’s firing by 1 game.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Exla: since you’re the FF genious of the blog (you’d have to be to beat me!) I have a question
I’m in 4 leagues and these are the changes i’ve made this week. please tell me GOOD or BAD
Add:
David Garrard (Jags)
Fred Taylor (Patriots)
Jerome Harrison (Browns)
Marcedes Lewis (Jags)
Drop:
Kevin Boss (Giants)
David Buehler (Cowboys)
Laurence Maroney (Broncos)
Dustin Keller (Jets)
the guys I dropped were all “depth” anyways
September 16th, 2010 at 6:19 am
All you have to do is give them some sugar and they’re sweet and happy. Talk about ‘em bad for two minutes and they think the world’s coming to an end.
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is the locker room really that unstable?
trade for Fat Albert!
September 16th, 2010 at 6:20 am
If we lose to the Rams…oh boy…My brother and nephew will give me crap all year (and they are visiting me in November)…and who knows where that will take it…just got blinded by alcohol and go into games incoherent!
September 16th, 2010 at 6:22 am
RaiderRockstar:
1st of all, we both know I got lucky last week with Manning and I’m just enjoying my week until reality sets in. I did not even make the playoffs last year.
I might have keep Maroney though as the rest of the Bronco RB’s are questionable. Otherwise, your moves look good on paper.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Those who didn’t practice included Gallery, WR Chaz Schilens (knee), CB Nnamdi Asomugha (groin), LB Travis Goethel (lower back), DT Richard Seymour (hamstring), CB Walter McFadden (hamstring), CB Chris Johnson (stinger) and S Hiram Eugene (hamstring).
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Asomugha will play, the other 7 will be inactive
Let’s see what TK can do next to big John Henderson.
If he still sucks, bring in Lamarr Houston to play UT and give ShoNasty his starting DE job back!
September 16th, 2010 at 6:25 am
I might have keep Maroney though as the rest of the Bronco RB’s are questionable
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I have a policy.
no Broncos, Chiefs or Chargers on my roster!
Harrison replaces Maroney on the bench and Delhomme is injured now, so I suspect the # of carries he’ll get will increase
September 16th, 2010 at 6:27 am
We think we’re headed in the right direction
-Tom Cable
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losing by 25 to a team that didn’t make the playoffs last year = headed in the right direction ???
September 16th, 2010 at 6:27 am
I question why JLH was not back there returning kicks and punts in the first place? He is a veteran has been in tough game situations catching the ball so why Figures fumbling the ball away? Ford could make something happen as well looking at his college days. I said when the news came out that Figures who has issues fielding the ball all of preseason was a bad idea.
I love our draft in the off season but I still don’t get this team.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:28 am
KoolKell Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
When will Mr Davis put his team before his ego?
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I’ve been a Raider fan all my life. I can think of exactly two: 1) When he abandoned his pet reclamation project in Jeff George and let Gruden bring in Gannon and 2) when he cut JaDrank. Other than those, I can’t come up with a single instance.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:31 am
I honestly can’t figure out why it is that Cable’s teams get blown out so often. Losing because of a lack of talent I can see, but to be utterly humiliated so often is symptomatic of a deeper rot.
Is he that poor of a motivator? Does he not gameplan? Is he incapable of in-game adjustments?
September 16th, 2010 at 6:32 am
“We didn’t make them throw the football enough to sit around and say, `Let’s evaluate the pass rush,’’ Cable said.
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Isn’t that what S&B and myself have been saying for the past 5 months?
teams don’t HAVE to pass the ball against us. the Run D still stinks, so why risk having a “franchise” QB like VY or Bradford getting his face smashed in the dirt by Wimbley, Scott, Houston or ShoNasty when premier RB’s like CJ2K & Action Jackson can get 20+ carries and punch us in the mouth ???
September 16th, 2010 at 6:32 am
I decided to say f-it, throw caution to the wind and start all the Raiders I have on my fantasy football teams this week. I figure if they can’t roll up huge stats against the Rams, there’s no reason to ever play them.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:34 am
That’s a good point, RR. The team actually has what could potentially be an elite group of pass rushers when taken as a whole. But what good are they if they never, you know, get to rush.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:35 am
WHO WOULD BE CABLE’S REPLACEMENT ? HUE JACKSON,GRUDEN..
September 16th, 2010 at 6:36 am
– Cable on the release of Figurs one game after he returned both kickoffs and punts.
“We just felt we needed to take care of our team right now,’’ Cable said. “We felt like when we did it there was a chance that would happen.’’
Huh?
So the Raiders didn’t think Figurs was good enough to be around for Week 2, but that he was still their best bet to return kicks in Week 1?
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LOL!
Jerry Mac is gonna get some hate mail from Al Davis on this one …
September 16th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Gotta figure it’d be Hue Jackson on an interim basis. But as for permanent? Don’t know. Can’t picture Jackson being able to turn the team around enough to win the full time job.
Here’s a possibility I’d keep an eye on: Wade Phillips. If Dallas doesn’t go DEEP in the playoffs this year, Jerry Jones is gonna fire him. Phillips has shown he has no problem being a puppet for an egotistical, overbearing owner. He’d take the job.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:37 am
WHO WOULD BE CABLE’S REPLACEMENT ?
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Sanjay Lal
September 16th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Wonder if they will announce a blackout today, or apply for an extension.
No extension = nowhere close to a sell-out
September 16th, 2010 at 6:41 am
NOT SANJAY LAL THAT SANJAY-BEECH..
September 16th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Just Fire, I read on PFT yesterday that San Diego was looking at a blackout because they have about 7,000 unsold seats. If a team much better than us can’t finish selling out that comparatively small number of tickets in a metro area numbering in the millions….a blackout is virtually guaranteed in Oakland.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Cable’s been the one guy that has been ultra loyal to big Al. He’s been a willing puppet to anything that the boss says. If Al fires Cable, I wonder how loyal his Hue would be. He seems to be a guy that just wants to do his job and not deal with the politics of stroking Al’s ego.
Cable is a moron, but he’s at least run interference for guys like Jackson and Marshall. Cable takes all the heat, and those guys are as taboo to talk about as Rolando McClain.
Firing Cable is the right thing to do. He’s served his purpose. He cant right this ship. But what coach is out there willing to take Al’s crap and still conduct a cohesive team element?
I’d like to think that someone else is out there. I don’t think Hue or Marshall is ready or wants that job.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Chris Johnson said the Raiders did not HIT, they just used their weight. Not exactly respect.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Chris Johnson can talk all he wants to about the Raiders. He shoved it down their throat. Good call CJ24. You earned the right to smack.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
A COHESIVE TEAM ELEMENT ? GOOD MORNING BY THE WAY GUEST..
September 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Chris Johnson said the Raiders did not HIT, they just used their weight. Not exactly respect
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Respect must be earned
September 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Lately I have not been a big Al Davis fan and I was not to excited about Cable being hired but I will say this. The players have to go out there on the field and play consistant football. They still have individual breakdowns to much on the time. One week certain players show up the other week they don’t or they are hurt. Now at the pro level you can’t blame the coach for a guy not being motivated to play on Sunday. We have a number of coaches outside of Cable who have been successful in the NFL and right now I guess they suck as well?
September 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
good morning dirtlot
September 16th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Not only do we not hit hard on defense that is our second issue. The first issue is quite simple. At point of attack when we make contact with the RB they don’t wrap him up. Heck I can recall back in little league the coach saying follow the runners belt square up shoulder pads low hit the guy and run through him wrapping up his waste down to his legs. No one can run with out their legs. Look at our defense arm tackling or hitting a 230 lb speedster with out wrapping his legs up. Huff is a perfect example of a guy who neglects to wrap up a RB at pint of contact time and time again.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Who has been a bigger draft disappointment:
Bob Gallery or Michael Huff??
Tough call, but I will say Gallery, due to him failing at LT and now unable to stay healthy. At this rate, his career might be over before we know it.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:08 am
No doubt there are some glaring failures in technique like poor tackling/wrapping around that have contributed to the poor defense. But it seems like there is a lack of focus. For whatever reason, guys are maybe frustrated and forget the fundamentals required. It’s really a mental thing. And that is solvable, and it’s 90% the fault of the coaching staff. They obviously don’t practice enough real live tackling drills. Perhaps trying to prevent injury, but you need to take the risk. What good is it to be perfectly healthy and do 1/2 speed drills when you get to the real game and you turn in a rotten egg like Sunday at Tennessee?
Coaching staff needs to get a fire lit under them.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:09 am
At least Gallery has turned in some productive seasons. What has Huff done? He’s been mediocre at best. Both were high first rounders, so by that score, Huff is bigger disappointment.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:19 am
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Not only do we not hit hard on defense that is our second issue. The first issue is quite simple. At point of attack when we make contact with the RB they don’t wrap him up. Heck I can recall back in little league the coach saying follow the runners belt square up shoulder pads low hit the guy and run through him wrapping up his waste down to his legs. No one can run with out their legs. Look at our defense arm tackling or hitting a 230 lb speedster with out wrapping his legs up. Huff is a perfect example of a guy who neglects to wrap up a RB at pint of contact time and time again
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That’s because Cable doesn’t believe in tackling in practice.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Who has been a bigger draft disappointment:
Bob Gallery or Michael Huff??
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Russell
September 16th, 2010 at 7:23 am
The expectations for Gallery were so high that he gets my vote. He was supposed to be our franchise LT for a decade and a half….instead here we are, 7 or 8 years later still struggling at LT.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:24 am
bigger fish to fry than Gallery or Huff imo
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coach, QB, both OT’s
scott, kelly, routt & mcclain
September 16th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Nah Gallery is a huge fish, a bust who has been given way to much time, Elite G BS he is no Hutchinson , and Huff same with him , a great Safety no matter how young will make mistakes sure but the will also make big plays which he doesn’t. Hell maybe he is destined to be a pro bowl CB seems better there than S. That weak hit by Johnson on that 3 down is been a big problem here for a while , where are the Raiders tough guys when do we ever lay the wood to other teams.
Oh well I dropped $ and are going to the Rams game so who am I to call any one a dummy.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 16th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Hey…NMF, wie will be there too!
September 16th, 2010 at 7:44 am
You know I’ve hated Warren Sapp for all the trash he talks about the Raiders orgnaization. I am sure that part of it is his own agenda. But it makes you wonder, when you see so many ex-Raiders blossom on other teams over the years. Maybe, and it pains to admit, he speaks some truth.
I wonder if guys like Gallery and Huff could have been stars if they started with other teams. I’d bet that DHB could be as good as Nicks if he had dropped to them last year. But I doubt Nicks would be as good as he is if he were drafted by the Raiders. I wonder if McClain wouldn’t already be a star if he had fallen to the G-Men this year.
Not a Giant fan, just a convenient comparison, since they were both interested in DHB and McClain.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:51 am
RR,
McClain?!?!
Why man?
I wouldn’t put Scott on that list. He gets sacks!
September 16th, 2010 at 7:53 am
crister Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
now that we’re well into gallery’s career, it’s probably safe to call him a total bust. washed out at left tackle. is ‘ok” at left guard but has been injury prone and hasn’t even gotten even a sniff at a probowl. when you consider that pretty much half the league ends up being selected to go to the all star game, it’s almost as hard to not be selected as it is to be selected.
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Your math is a little off my friend. There are at least 1,696 active players over the course of the season plus 256 practice squaders plus any free agents signed to fill in for injuries… I would say its probably much closer to 10%….
September 16th, 2010 at 7:55 am
RR,
Gallery is an avg G IMO.
“The Safest Pick in the Draft” LOL
September 16th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Not a Giant fan, just a convenient comparison, since they were both interested in DHB and McClain.
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trade DHGhost & MLB McBust to NY for Shaun O’Hara, Rich Seubert & Chris Snee!
September 16th, 2010 at 7:57 am
coach, QB, both OT’s
scott, kelly, routt & mcclain
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What?! No Eugene?!
September 16th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Go D-Lope!
Go Kaleef!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:00 am
What?! No Eugene?!
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Ted: guys like Howard, Brown, Williams & Eugene are just here because they contribute on special teams
certainly we could have found better linebackers and a safety on DEFENSE
September 16th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Here’s a possibility I’d keep an eye on: Wade Phillips. If Dallas doesn’t go DEEP in the playoffs this year, Jerry Jones is gonna fire him. Phillips has shown he has no problem being a puppet for an egotistical, overbearing owner. He’d take the job.
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Lets replace a guy who cant win with a bunch of proven losers with a guy who cant win with a bunch of proven winners… great idea.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:01 am
“Let’s not dump on that group,’’ Cable said. “I mean, that would be stupidity by all of us. We ran the ball with some consistency. We’ve got to clean up the sacks early in the first two drives. We do that, you look at it and say, `What, that really isn’t that bad for them.’
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Jeez…not really bad for them? lol Sounds like a special ed teacher congratulating her students on participation in a spelling bee
September 16th, 2010 at 8:03 am
One of the best drafts in the history of the NFL, and we do we get out of it? We had the 2nd pick.
We got an avg G in the 1st RD, a C who can’t stay healthy in the 2nd, and Stuart S (a S who doesn’t play in the NFL)!!!!
Great Draft!!!!!!!?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Didn’t say it was a good idea, Bcz. But how many other guys are going to be willing to do Davis’ bidding?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:11 am
So the Raiders didn’t think Figurs was good enough to be around for Week 2, but that he was still their best bet to return kicks in Week 1?
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It’s possible that Ford was recouping from that injury, and JLH was so bad last year that they gave Figurs a shot.
It is also possible that the Coaches have no idea what they are doing…
September 16th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Raider O, I wanted Fitzgerald or Roethlisbergerererer in that draft, but I was okay with Gallery. Back then I didn’t get to look into it like I can now, but you would think one of the Raiders’ scouts would have noticed that Gallery’s arms only hang down to his belly!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:20 am
teams don’t HAVE to pass the ball against us. the Run D still stinks, so why risk having a “franchise” QB like VY or Bradford getting his face smashed in the dirt by Wimbley, Scott, Houston or ShoNasty when premier RB’s like CJ2K & Action Jackson can get 20+ carries and punch us in the mouth ???
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Newsflash …
You make the other team pass the ball by SCORING POINTS!
You need to SCORE on that bumbling opening drive to make them pass the ball.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:21 am
It doesnt matter who we put on the field man. High priced superstars or cheap nobodys or rookies fresh from college. Our schemes dont work, our coaches have no power to change them, and NO ONE will tell Al anything different. The Raiders will not be a winner for many years to come. Period. We can, and do, talk all day about this change or that change being the key but we are all kidding ourselves.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Newsflash …
You make the other team pass the ball by SCORING POINTS!
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thanks for the NEWSFLASH captain obvious.
teams don’t run the ball when they are down by 3, 6, 7, 9, 10 or even 14 points?
this isn’t a prolific offense mang. In the 4 or 5 games that we’ll win this year I bet none of them will be by more than 10 points, with other teams still trying to run it in the second half of those ballgames
September 16th, 2010 at 8:30 am
bcz24,
This is all for naught?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Anybody notice how short J-Camp looks compared to the O-Line?
How can he even see over their heads?
IMO (and I never thought I’d say this) we need Satele.
LT – Veldheer
LG – Loper (unless Gallery decides not to Nancy-Out this year, doubtful)
C – Satele
RG – Walker
RT – B-Camp
I realize starting two Rookies on the line is a bad idea, but we gotta’ try something! How can that be any worse than we already are?
We can’t replace the whole team, somebody is gonna’ have to step-up and show some conviction. Satele seems like a good candidate to do that, because if not, He will be out of a job.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:31 am
talk all day about this change or that change being the key but we are all kidding ourselves
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BCZ, we had a starting nose tackle 7-8 years ago man and I’m holding out hope for another one!
haha
September 16th, 2010 at 8:35 am
LT – Veldheer
LG – Gallery/Loper
C – Satele
RG – Walker
RT – B-Camp
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Ted, I agree for the most part
big Bruce isn’t ready. little Bruce might be, but the big young “BEAST” as Jwigg calls him will probably be inactive again this week with the addition of Pears – unless we have 7 or more injured players that wont even dress
I like this line up, with Barnes getting a shot at RT
September 16th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Nah Dakota, this is all to give us something to do and feed the dwindling speck of hope that we will ever be even relevent again, much less competitive. We are all hopeless gluttons for punishment who honestly could never envision ourselves jumping ship and rooting for another team when we know there is no light at the end of our own tunnel.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I was happy when I saw us select 2 OTs in draft day, the I was sad when I discovered they where no longer OTs in Cables plan.
I wish Veldheer good luck at C, Satele was not good either. But I can’t understand Bruce Campbell at RG, he was supposed to be a good pass blocker and an avobe average run blocker, whats he doing at RG?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Newsflash …
You make the other team pass the ball by SCORING POINTS!
You need to SCORE on that bumbling opening drive to make them pass the ball.
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We did score a FG (on the second attempt) – They did pass the ball, for a TD!
I had high hopes for our secondary. I thought they looked good in pre-season, even with Routt.
Our DBs played like ish last week (’cept Nnamdi of course – he shut down his side as usual.)
Forcing them to pass only works when we don’t blow the coverage.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:36 am
I couldnt see the first 2 preseason games, how did Veldheer perform at LT?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Dakota: do you still have those draft & free agent lists of all the good OL we passed on for this group of “4 sacks and some penalties = good for them” performers ???
September 16th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Please dont anyone say draft Maurkice Pounceys brother to play center next year… that dude blows!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am
can I get a showing of hands please?
after we beat the Rams by 3 on Sunday, how many of you will predict we’ll be 8-8 and challenge for the AFC West?
anybody?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Gallery was a CONSENSUS top pick in the draft.
Dude is a “product” of Raider malfunction in the worst way. Why the fugg was he moved to LG anyway. Cable is an idiot!
One year under Art Shell, Slater, and the other scrub Oline coach and he’s pulled?
I think his best year was as a rookie at RT. Should’ve frickin stayed at OT!
Without question the biggest bust next to the anchor!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am
# El Tato Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:36 am
I couldnt see the first 2 preseason games, how did Veldheer perform at LT?
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Like a promising Rookie
September 16th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Trent Williams did a good job against DeMarcus Ware on Sunday, I wanted that guy and I think Oakland too, Cable said when the OTs they were targeting they went for Ro McClain
September 16th, 2010 at 8:42 am
I said it before all the preseason hype… I would be EXSTATIC to go 8-8 hell even 7-9… I just dont see it. We dont have an easy schedule despite what anyone wants to say.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:43 am
after we beat the Rams by 3 on Sunday, how many of you will predict we’ll be 8-8 and challenge for the AFC West?
anybody?
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Depends on the QB
September 16th, 2010 at 8:43 am
# BigTed707 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am
# El Tato Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:36 am
I couldnt see the first 2 preseason games, how did Veldheer perform at LT?
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Like a promising Rookie
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then we should have keep him at T, and insert him there when at the first sign of Henderson struggle (I mean, he should be the starter at LT now)
September 16th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Jhill: Gallery was drafted in 2004 man
2004 LT
2005 RT
2006 LT
2007-Present LG
his first 3 years at tackle (either end) were pretty bad man
September 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Jhill: Gallery was drafted in 2004 man
2004 LT
2005 RT
2006 LT
2007-Present LG
his first 3 years at tackle (either end) were pretty bad man
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he played RT his rookie year (2004)
September 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Trent Williams played better in his first career game against a future HOF than Mario Henderson played in his 30th career game against a guy I never heard of.
However, I doubt Donovan McNabb was tipping his dropbacks, and Trent didn’t have to deal with the crowd noise being at home.
Nevertheless, Henderson should be benched with the way he has played this preseason and first game of the year. Talk about a huge step backwards!!!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am
can I get a showing of hands please?
after we beat the Rams by 3 on Sunday, how many of you will predict we’ll be 8-8 and challenge for the AFC West?
anybody?
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I’m gonna keep my 10-6 until our 7th loss!
We just gotta beat the AFC and NFC west!
Realistically, I’d be happy with 7-9 at this point, It would break the awful streak and be a step closer to respectability.
Go Raiders (1-1)!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Depends on the QB
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JFB, after JCamp gets injured and the great Gradkowski era begins this Sunday?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
I dont care if he played Left Out his first year… he still fuggin sux now…
September 16th, 2010 at 8:46 am
he played RT his rookie year (2004)
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thanks Tato
I stand corrected
September 16th, 2010 at 8:47 am
but the big young “BEAST” as Jwigg calls him will probably be inactive again this week with the addition of Pears
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Agreed.
But for the record, I have ZERO desire to see him at OT. He is NOT ready for that assignment.
BEAST Campbell = NFL guard
September 16th, 2010 at 8:48 am
I’m gonna keep my 10-6 until our 7th loss!
We just gotta beat the AFC and NFC west!
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Grads & Loper investments
stock just went WAY up!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Galler played RT his first 2 years:
2004 – 3 sacks allowed (15 games)
2005 – 3.5 sacks allowed (16 games)
in 2006 (Art Shell’s disaster year) we moved him to LT
2006 – 10.5 sacks allowed (10 games)
2007-2010 – LG
September 16th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I think Gallery is over rated. Unreliable, penalty prone, and all that at friggin guard instead of LT.
What a disappointment!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Really? You dont think the BCampbell, just on the fact that he is fast and in shape is an improvement over Walker? I played guard and tackle in HS and would bet that I am an improvement over Walker…
September 16th, 2010 at 8:50 am
i don’t know why you guys think mclain is a bust.. he has played exactly one nfl game.. are you so great at evaluating talent you can tell he is a bust?/ it seems to me he played well against a team that was better than the raiders this past sunday.. in fact the raider defense played well against the titans..if your expectations are so high that you think the raiders should make every tackle and win every match up, you don’t know ish about football..I’ll make a prediction,, mclain will be a beast by midseason,, print it!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:51 am
then we should have keep him at T, and insert him there when at the first sign of Henderson struggle (I mean, he should be the starter at LT now)
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I agree. He was supposed to light a fire under Satele’s a55 – not earn the starting spot. Who starts a rookie LT at Center?
JV Squad!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:51 am
I have ZERO desire to see him at OT. He is NOT ready for that assignment.
BEAST Campbell = NFL guard
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Well I hope we sign somebody then because right now the only other options at Tackle behind Henderson & Walker are Barnes & Pears *puke*
we drafted 2 LT’s and neither is being groomed to play Tackle (even RT!)
September 16th, 2010 at 8:51 am
We have drafted many future LTs over the years, but only Gallery and Henderson had an opportunity to perform there.
Bruce Campbell, Veldheer, Stinchcomb, Mo Collins,… all moved inside or right side.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:51 am
– Cable on the release of Figurs one game after he returned both kickoffs and punts.
“We just felt we needed to take care of our team right now,’’ Cable said. “We felt like when we did it there was a chance that would happen.’’
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OMG Cable still hasnt been fired?
Someone posted a few blog entries back something that was right on the nose…
Sanjay Lal, Tom Cable and Fassell…poor coaching at this level will not get the best out of your players. And Lal’s resume of non-WR coaching is highly indicative.
I would add Michalczik OL coach into the must fire list too with the other three.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:52 am
El Tato Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Galler played RT his first 2 years:
2004 – 3 sacks allowed (15 games)
2005 – 3.5 sacks allowed (16 games)
in 2006 (Art Shell’s disaster year) we moved him to LT
2006 – 10.5 sacks allowed (10 games)
2007-2010 – LG
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I thought it was something like this.
Again, LG ?!?!??!!? Cable is an idiot!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:52 am
# bcz24 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Really? You dont think the BCampbell, just on the fact that he is fast and in shape is an improvement over Walker? I played guard and tackle in HS and would bet that I am an improvement over Walker…
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me too, I am 5′6 and not a football plyer
September 16th, 2010 at 8:53 am
I would agree with #390 if we didnt lose by 25 points on Sunday… with the Titans all but quitting in the second half. They could have beaten us by 40 if they chose to. Im not ready to say McClain is a bust either but I think we should make SOME of the tackles and at least TRY to let our QB walk out of the stadium under his own power.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:54 am
yyyyeeeeaaaaa~!!!!!!…whup!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:55 am
me too, I am 5′6 and not a football plyer
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Eh I have the size to be an olineman, but definitely not the speed or strength. I am 6′5 300lbs. But I aint no Bruce Campbell thats for sure…
September 16th, 2010 at 8:56 am
I liked what I saw in McClain, but he is not a Ray Lewis / Patrick Willis hard hitting type of LB
September 16th, 2010 at 8:56 am
are you so great at evaluating talent you can tell he is a bust?
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yes
McClain = Morrison 2.0 (waste of $40 million)
September 16th, 2010 at 8:56 am
BCZ24,
I’m not saying Walker should be at RT, don’t get me wrong.
I’m more of the opinion that the QB has to play better. I think there is going to be bullets flying all season long. JC simply can not get shook. Come back on the next play, move around in the pocket, and throw the ball down field!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:56 am
A couple days before the Titans game Figurs is mentioned as a dynamic return specialist, who can break it open blah blah.
But every return he had he would tentatively run petrified of fumbling the ball, and all the Raiders blockers ahead of him would all look back “in case” Figurs fumbled it.
A few days later, Figurs is mentioned as a necessary cut to make the team better.
Naturally it does, addition by subtraction, but it’s damning that due diligence by Raiders coaches/GM isnt being done like when the original 53 man cuts had to be made. They’re like stumbling in the blind with everything going on….Campbell tipping off snaps, etc etc.
All this is due to TERRIBLE COACHING.
Fire coaches now!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!!
September 16th, 2010 at 8:57 am
McClain played fine, had a nice tackle for a loss, and played about as well as a rookie MLB in his first game play for the leagues worst run defense against the league’s best RB.
Still a shoe-in for an all-rookie team award, and on the short list for defensive ROY.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Pears *puke*
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Sad
September 16th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Truthfully its a pretty safe bet to call ANY Raider first round pick a bust… Outside of Nnamdi whos the last first rounder to make a probowl? Who is the last first rounder to make a tangible difference in our team enough to say they helped win a game?
September 16th, 2010 at 8:58 am
# bcz24 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:55 am
me too, I am 5′6 and not a football plyer
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Eh I have the size to be an olineman, but definitely not the speed or strength. I am 6′5 300lbs. But I aint no Bruce Campbell thats for sure…
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dont make me wrong, I believe you. I just wanted to let all you know how much I think our linemans suck. You are a big man
September 16th, 2010 at 8:59 am
# bcz24 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:53 am
I would agree with #390 if we didnt lose by 25 points on Sunday… with the Titans all but quitting in the second half. They could have beaten us by 40 if they chose to. Im not ready to say McClain is a bust either but I think we should make SOME of the tackles and at least TRY to let our QB walk out of the stadium under his own power.
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exactly, this is why it’s the end of the world. The Titans threw everything at our ill-prepared poorly-coached team in the first half, busted us open like idiots, and then duly played half-hearted rest of the game like pre-season game 4.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:59 am
r8rwill Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:50 am
i don’t know why you guys think mclain is a bust..
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By “you guys” I’m assuming you mean RRS and the Kirk-Mo fan club.
McClain is a smart and hard working, so he should improve.
September 16th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Imagine if Steve Brown would have been picked up on cut day, to save room for Yamon, who would be cut in a week anyways.
This place would have been a zoo!!!!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:00 am
He was supposed to light a fire under Satele’s a55 – not earn the starting spot.
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That is hilarious!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:00 am
play for the leagues worst run defense
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ahem. last year we were 29th
so with the addition of Rolando McBust now we’re dead last?
nice draft Al!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Re Stevie Brown
I think he should take Tyvon Branch’s spot.
Former LB keep in mind!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:03 am
By “you guys” I’m assuming you mean RRS and the Kirk-Mo fan club.
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Ted, Kirk is still here
he just changed #’s (52 to 55)
not sure why he’s avoiding the media or fans though ???
Hmmmm
September 16th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Give the kid (McClain) a chance, he’s only played one game.
We gave JaBusto years, DMC years, DHB 1 year, Huff years etc…..
September 16th, 2010 at 9:04 am
JFB: I still think we should dump Desmond Bryant & Hiram Eugene to bring up Stevie & Tonga from the p squad!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:04 am
ONE GAME!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:05 am
rr
surely you jest.. all the pundits and draft evaluaters who get payed for what they do thought/think mclain is the real deal. and you come along with your evaluation in one game!!! please give us a break dude…the man played on national championship team and was a star. you need to look in the mirror, i sm wrong i shouldn’t feed you trolls
September 16th, 2010 at 9:07 am
I still think we should dump Desmond Bryant & Hiram Eugene
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Bryant instead of Alford?
September 16th, 2010 at 9:08 am
in all fairness, S&B thinks McClain should get a pass this year because he’s a rookie MLB playing behind a DL with no NT.
Why didn’t we get Cody in RD2 again?
we got Houston and now maybe our most complete player (ShoNasty) is on the bench
ahh, nevermind. forget it
Top 15 Run D this year!
2010 Raiders = 10-6 !!!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:09 am
RR, I like that…VERY optimistic!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:10 am
i shouldn’t feed you trolls
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please find out the true meaning of a word before calling somebody it
everybody who thinks Henderson flopped in WK1 is a “troll” too?
September 16th, 2010 at 9:11 am
# Male Cheerleader Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 8:54 am
yyyyeeeeaaaaa~!!!!!!…whup!
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You should do something about those hiccups man.
You’ve had ‘em all week.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Bryant instead of Alford?
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Jhill, basically the same player
aren’t they?
September 16th, 2010 at 9:11 am
I’m the ugly old troollllll, who lives under the bridge!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Teneessee is a better team than 80% teams in the NFL, and also have the best RB the NFL has seen in years.
Thats what I want to think. Our season starts this weekend.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:12 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 3:41 am
Raccoon…
I agree, the ZBS works great if the one in charge of it has total power of it..
anyone here seems to forget that when Cable was in charge of the o-line in Atlanta, they had the best run offense ever, and a helluva o-line
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Very true.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:13 am
If Jason Campbell and Tyvon Branch have good game this weekend, we win going away.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:13 am
is Jwigg a “troll” for calling out Branch?
September 16th, 2010 at 9:14 am
r8eray Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Give the kid (McClain) a chance, he’s only played one game.
We gave JaBusto years, DMC years, DHB 1 year, Huff years etc…..
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And what did we learn from that?
September 16th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Mornin RR, J Hill, R8, NATION.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:14 am
If we loss against Rams and Cards, who I think are not better football teams and we start 0-3, then we all will know we will suck again this year
September 16th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Cable must be a “troll” for cutting Figurs, too.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Gotta run, but hey PEEPS/NATION we need to start a “Help RAIDERROCKSTAR’s new baby Boy get started right” fund/cache. Where the Raider Nation can send RAIDER, and Hunting gear to Lil RRS, and help out RR, and his Wife!
Hey Vegas, Dell, hook it up.
I’ll check back later on the progress of the event.
SOMEONE please re-post this on the next Blog.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:16 am
El Tato Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:14 am
If we loss against Rams and Cards, who I think are not better football teams and we start 0-3, then we all will know we will suck again this year
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Wow, man, that is DEEP!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:16 am
We should have beat Tenn!
They are not that good.
Turnovers, penalties, bad QB play, bad S play.
Shoot, we woulda lost to da lambs last week the way we played.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:16 am
El Tato, revised
If we loss against Rams and Cards, who I think are not better football teams and we start 0-3, then we all will know we [can win the next 11 games and still be crowned AFC West Champs!]
September 16th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Why didn’t we get Cody in RD2 again?
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Is he even going to be active this week? Already had a knee surgery, at 22 and 350 pounds.
Not a good sign.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:16 am
El Tato, revised
If we loss against Rams and Cards, who I think are not better football teams and we start 0-3, then we all will know we [can win the next 11 games and still be crowned AFC West Champs!]
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YEEEEEE HHWWAAAAAAAAW…..
Tell em RR!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:19 am
We should have beat Tenn!
They are not that good.
Turnovers, penalties, bad QB play, bad S play.
Shoot, we woulda lost to da lambs last week the way we played.
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Jhill is right (take my temperature – did I just say that?)
no excuses. we beat ourselves. I’m glad we played the Titans instead of the Bills, Lions, Browns, Bucs or Rams in WK1!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Morning Racc’s,
In two weeks we’ll be 2-1 and all this negativity will come to an end…maybe!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:19 am
when Cable was in charge of the o-line in Atlanta, they had the best run offense ever, and a helluva o-line
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Very true.
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Excuse me fellas, but I think a guy named Mike Vick had a little more to do with that than Cable!
But, I’ll roll with it for now. Hire Cable as the Oline coach!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Raccoon,
I offered to special rush order the new must-read children books from BO and the first lady, but got crickets from the future father and the semi-pro’s.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:20 am
good morning Dirty
how u doing today man ???
September 16th, 2010 at 9:20 am
big john henderson played well sunday. alford looks like he can help us, and shaunnessy is getting better every game.. now if we can get routt out, and huff to hit and tackle, promote s brown from the ps. we will have a top tier defense, i’ll ride with that..
September 16th, 2010 at 9:20 am
“Help RAIDERROCKSTAR’s new baby Boy get started right”
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RRS – please tell me you at least considered the name “Tatum”
September 16th, 2010 at 9:21 am
If we loss against Rams and Cards, who I think are not better football teams and we start 0-3, then we all will know we will suck again this year
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ya think
September 16th, 2010 at 9:21 am
alford looks like he can help us
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Jhill, thoughts ???
September 16th, 2010 at 9:24 am
RR’s evauation of McClain did not come from one game. He and I both watched him play with Alabama. We both saw the same thing then that we are seeing now. It was also evident during the preseason. RR is right, #55=#52, but is less passionate about the game and the fans. At least Kirk was cool with the fans and at least Kirk didn’t think his Shat didn’t stink. I would rather have Kirk still on the team and wish we would of drafted a Olinemen.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:24 am
please tell me you at least considered the name “Tatum”
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I’m too young man. I never got to see Jack play in live games. just those Commitment to Excellence and 3 Super Bowl set DVD’s I got for Christmas one year
don’t care for that as a first name … and you know wifey had some say
September 16th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Deep within the bowels of the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raiders Headquarters – Alameda, CA), the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black is verbally castrating his Head Coach, Tom Cable, over his decision to cut Kick and Punt Return Specialist Yamon Figurs…..
Al: You’re going to do what??
Cable: Sir, Yamon has to go, he just can’t hang on to the ball.
Al: He has explosiveness, Todd. He has the ability to stretch the field and make the Big Play! Just get the young man some Stick Em.
Cable: Mr. Davis, Stick Em has been banned for thir–
Al(into intercom): Herrera, where are my cheeseburgers??
Herrera (from intercom): I’m in the drive through now, sir.
Al (into intercom): I value your Commitment to Excellence, John.
Herrera (from intercom): Sir, I can’t tell you how much that means to me. You know, ever since bringing me on board, you’ve really been like a father to me. I remember my dad used to drink pretty heavily and well–
Click.
Al (to Cable): Listen, Sable, your job is on the line here… if you don’t get me a return man pronto, I’ve got Hugh Jackman ready to replace you. He would at least know that Figurs’ 40 yard dash time of (flipping through papers) four-point-three is blazing speed. BLAZING. He’s no Bo Jackson, but…
Cable: Mr. Davis, Ford ran a four-two-eight.
Al: (inaudible)
Cable: Mr. Davis, are you OK?
Al: Yes, of course, I am. I just need to be changed now. I had almost forgotten about that 40 of his. Ok, Tim, you’ll have your way. Ok to cut Figurs and put Kobe Ford back there.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Cable did have a hella good Oline with atlanta. I had forgotten about that. I think Atlanta was best in the NFL for rushing those 3 years. hummmmmmmmm
September 16th, 2010 at 9:26 am
In two weeks we’ll be 2-1 and all this negativity will come to an end…maybe!
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I wouldn’t call it negativity, I’d say disappointment.
The last thing I wanted to see WEEK ONE was “same ole Raiders”. I mean, from the opening kickoff, we’rent you on pins and needles because of the Yamon Figurs decision? Think about this, lol …. Jeff Fisher won the coin flip and couldn’t wait to defer so he could get the ball in Figurs hands.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:27 am
The LBs coach where I coach has a little one named Tatum. The kid is only 3 years old and he is aleways on the field trying to tackle our players.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:44 am
I would rather have Kirk still on the team and wish we would of drafted a Olinemen
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guys we could have drafted, but passed on:
Round 1
Davis, Iupati, Pouncey, Bulaga, Williams, Saffold
Round 2
Beadles, Joseph, Cody, Ducasse, Brown, Asamoah
Round 3
Jerry, Walton, McCoy, Johnson, Griffen, Sharpton
September 16th, 2010 at 9:46 am
RR, we wern’t ready, I understand after 4 games in the preseason we sould have ironed out all our defects.
I read a blog (can’t remember where) but the NE Pats lost big on the opening game vs Bills the year they won the SB!
0-2 was their starting record and finished 11-5!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Morning Peoples!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:47 am
It’s about time we give Jacoby his shot.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:47 am
# RNOraiderFan Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:27 am
The LBs coach where I coach has a little one named Tatum. The kid is only 3 years old and he is aleways on the field trying to tackle our players.
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Get ‘Em Tater!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I understand after 4 games in the preseason we sould have ironed out all our defects.
I read a blog (can’t remember where) but the NE Pats lost big on the opening game vs Bills the year they won the SB!
0-2 was their starting record and finished 11-5!
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thanks for the Kool-Aid splash brother!
refreshing
September 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
J Hill Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:16 am
We should have beat Tenn!
They are not that good.
Turnovers, penalties, bad QB play, bad S play.
Shoot, we woulda lost to da lambs last week the way we played.
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Seriously? they finished 8-2 last year and they the best RB in the league plus one of the most elusive QB to tackle. One year before they led the league in wins. Give them some credit will ya.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Kirk is gone fellas.
Get over it!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Its about time Jacoby got his shot????…wtf?…whup!….kids been in Oakland what a couple months?….lol…whup!!! Saints goin down on MNF! whup!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Later gents, going to the park and shoot some hoops!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Raccoon,
I offered to special rush order the new must-read children books from BO and the first lady, but got crickets from the future father and the semi-pro’s.
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Uhh prop because it is from BO, and the the First Lady.
Just a guess.
Very nice offer though.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Figurs was Fassells boy toy and Al basically bitc# slapped Fassell by cutting him
September 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
LUNCH!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Hey cheerleader,
Is this you giving the thumbs up after giving the entire team a blow job?
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1233/1236238623_b37a6e6298.jpg
September 16th, 2010 at 9:57 am
if yall don’t remember who hires the coaches MR AL DAVIS, so if it’s coaching problems he is the man to blame just like everything else thats wrong with the team, the problem is the players know that the coaches have no authority so they will do and play anyway they want because they don’t care what the coaches say al davis will over rule everything
September 16th, 2010 at 9:57 am
# inonewordraider Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Figurs was Fassells boy toy and Al basically bitc# slapped Fassell by cutting him
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Cut Fassell!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:58 am
we deserve to be pissed, our team didn’t even compete
September 16th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Cut Luke!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Cut “stiff armed” Eugene!
September 16th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Hue – What The Fudge was with that JLH pass to J-Camp?
Please tell me this is not the best you could come up with….
RUN THE BALL! We were getting good yardage on the ground vs. the Tight-uns.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:59 am
And the list goes on and on and on………………..
September 16th, 2010 at 10:00 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:20 am
good morning Dirty
how u doing today man ???
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I am well. You? Where is O, and 4Eva?
September 16th, 2010 at 10:03 am
When Luke is eligible to come back, do we bring him on the 53?
And than who do we cut?
September 16th, 2010 at 10:03 am
# DMAC Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:59 am
And the list goes on and on and on………………..
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Cut Pears! oh wait……
September 16th, 2010 at 10:08 am
# Male Cheerleader Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Its about time Jacoby got his shot????…wtf?…whup!….kids been in Oakland what a couple months?….lol…whup!!! Saints goin down on MNF! whup!
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You are right MC, because Alex Smith is a wwaaaaayyyyy better QB than Drew Whatsisname!
Still gotta’ do something about those hiccups tho’. Try drinking a glass of water backwards.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Heres the list of free agent O-linemen again. Just in case some of you missed it, just like Cable did. I undestand that Pears knows the sysstem already, but it doesn’t make any sense to bring someone back who can’t get the job done.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN :
* Kevin Mawae – Titans
* Jake Grove – Dolphins
* Mike Gandy – Cardinals
* Justin Hartwig – Steelers
* Ikechuku Ndukwe – Chiefs
* Jon Jansen – Lions
* Kynan Forney – Jaguars
* Levi Jones – Redskins
* Orlando Pace – Bears
* Nick Leckey – Saints
* Brett Romberg – Falcons
* Chris White – Texans
* Paul McQuistan – Jaguars
* Jamar Nesbit – Saints
* Cory Procter – Dolphins (Re-Signed)
* Chris Morris – Raiders
* Tutan Reyes – Texans
* Damion McIntosh – Seahawks
* Mike Goff – Chiefs
* Michael Toudouze – Titans
* Donald Thomas – Dolphins
* Allen Barbre – Packers
* Mansfield Wrotto – Seahawks
* Kendall Simmons – Bills
* Guy Whimper – Giants
* Kirk Chambers – Bills
* Fenuki Tupou – Eagles
* Darnell Stapleton – Patriots
* Arron Sears – Buccaneers
* Kyle Calloway – Bills
* Randy Thomas – Dolphins
* Josh Beekman – Bears
* George Bussey – Patriots
* Jonathan Luigs – Bengals
* Brandon Gorin – Broncos
* Dennis Norman – Chargers
* Brandon Frye – Seahawks
* Billy Yates – Browns (Re-Signed)
* Daniel Federkeil – Colts
* Eric Ghiaciuc – Patriots
* Seth McKinney – Bills
* Erik Pears – Raiders
* Ephraim Salaam – Texans
* Maurice Williams – Broncos
* Adrian Jones – Steelers
* Andrew Crummey- Panthers
* Chad Rinehart – Redskins
* Mitch Erickson – Seahawks
* Cody Wallace – 49ers
* Nevin McCaskill – Titans
* Terrence Metcalf – Saints
* Jason Capizzi – Panthers
* Andrew Gardner – Dolphins (Signed w/ Ravens PS)
* Isaac Sowells – Bengals
* Joe Toledo – Seahawks
* Nick Hennessey – Bills
* Kurt Quarterman – Lions
* Cameron Stephenson – Chargers
* Tyler Reed – Bears
* Brian de la Puente – 49ers
* Joe Reitz – Dolphins (Claimed by Colts)
* Blake Schlueter – Falcons
* Na’Shan Goddard – Saints
* Scott Kooistra – Browns
* Rob Petitti – Panthers
* Herb Taylor – Giants
* Roy Schuening – Lions
* Kyle Williams – Seahawks
* Marvin Philip – Bills
* Donovan Raiola – Buccaneers
* Colin Brown – Chiefs
* Mark Lewis – Rams
* Dustin Fry – Broncos
* Jonathan Palmer – Cardinals
* Ryan McDonald – Chargers
* Christian Gaddis – Bills
* Jermail Porter – Chiefs
* Jacob Bender – Giants
* Marlon Davis – Jets
* Andre Ramsey – Bills
* Tim Mattran – Rams
* Drew Radovich – Vikings
* Adam Stenavich – Texans
* Dan Gay – Jets
* Digger Bujnoch – Ravens
* Ray Feinga – Dolphins (Re-Signed to PS)
* Gerald Cadogan – Colts
* Marc Dile – Buccaneers
* Cecil Newton – Jaguars
* Cliff Louis – Lions (Signed w/ Cowboys PS)
* SirVincent Rogers – Dolphins
* Lou Saucedo – Ravens
* Greg Isdaner – Eagles
* Michael Turkovich – Jets
* Pete Clifford – Titans
* Brandon Rodd – Raiders
* Phil Trautwein – Rams
* Shawn Murphy – Eagles (Signed w/ Panthers PS)
* Michael Parenton – Jets
* Greg Ryan – Ravens
September 16th, 2010 at 10:11 am
cheerleader, you ever got your shi% pushed in?
September 16th, 2010 at 10:12 am
r8eray Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:46 am
RR, we wern’t ready, I understand after 4 games in the preseason we sould have ironed out all our defects.
I read a blog (can’t remember where) but the NE Pats lost big on the opening game vs Bills the year they won the SB!
0-2 was their starting record and finished 11-5!
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Yes the 2001 Patriots DID lose to Buffalo 31-0 on opening day, then in week two they replaced an injured Drew Bledsoe with Tom Brady and went on to win 3 of the next 5 Superbowls… Anyone wanna bet me that 1. Gradkowski aint no Tom Brady 2. Janikowski aint no Vinatieri and 3. Cable aint no Belichik
September 16th, 2010 at 10:14 am
don’t care for that as a first name … and you know wifey had some say
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Gotta’ love the Bailey’s – named one son “Champ”, and the other one “Boss”.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Fk the cheating azz Pats. And fk the tuck rule.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:18 am
r8eray Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:46 am
RR, we wern’t ready, I understand after 4 games in the preseason we sould have ironed out all our defects.
I read a blog (can’t remember where) but the NE Pats lost big on the opening game vs Bills the year they won the SB!
0-2 was their starting record and finished 11-5!
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1976 Raiders lost to the Pats 48-17, but ended up having a pretty good year.
Sometimes good teams get blown out. Not that that has anything to do with our current situation… Just Sayin’
September 16th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Male Cheerleader Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Saints goin down on MNF! whup!
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MC – the only one going down is you, on a skin-flute.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I’m Out!
Check ya’ Raider!
(1-1)
September 16th, 2010 at 10:29 am
We lose this game, the billboards go back up. It does’nt matter who we bring in if we can’t handle a rookie in his first road start. This one is HUGE.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Did he get cut because he said he should have fumbled?
September 16th, 2010 at 10:32 am
* Guy Whimper – Giants
Yeah great name — let’s get him
September 16th, 2010 at 10:34 am
A breakdown of the play shows that the Titans had a decisive edge before the ball was even snapped. Tennessee lined up in their “11″ personnel — featuring three receivers and a tight end with Johnson in the backfield. The Raiders lined up in man-to-man coverage with two safeties deep, leaving them with just six men “in the box” against six Titans blockers and Johnson. It would be a mismatch Tennessee would quickly exploit.
“It was really a misalignment on the long run,” Raiders coach Tom Cable said. “We’re all in it together, and we just weren’t good enough against the run.”
At the snap, Young rolled right then gave to Johnson who went against the grain in a counter draw. Center Eugene Amano and tight end Bo Scaife got good blocking angles on the Raiders linebackers, while tackle Michael Roos kicked out the defensive end. This left Johnson with one man between him and the end zone, the kind of situation Johnson usually wins.
As safety Tyvon Branch rushed to fill the hole, Johnson cut inside and then out, leaving the flat-footed Raiders safety grasping for air. Johnson was then able to cut back away from the blocking traffic and explode down the sideline for his first touchdown of the season.
“In the beginning of the game (the Raiders defense) were talking a lot of trash,” Johnson said. “After you bust that run and come back on the field, you don’t hear any trash talk anymore.”
September 16th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Who was talking trash??
Nothing like a bottom of the barrell run D talking trash after about a quarter and a half of the first game.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Hardly a pic of me!…and yep the Saints goin down on MNF!…whup!
September 16th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Enough with free agent linemen stuff already. Most of these guys are unemployed for a reason, they are not good enough to play. Also you cant just sign a guy off the street and plug him in on the o-line, its too late to add guys now. Adding o-line help must ahappen in the off season so they can learn the offensive scheme and protection. even if we did bring some one in, when would they be ready to play?
September 16th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Enough with free agent linemen stuff already. Most of these guys are unemployed for a reason, they are not good enough to play. Also you cant just sign a guy off the street and plug him in on the o-line, its too late to add guys now. Adding o-line help must ahappen in the off season so they can learn the offensive scheme and protection. even if we did bring some one in, when would they be ready to play?
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Langston Walker last year?
September 16th, 2010 at 10:48 am
All this “it’s just one game” talk is BS. It IS the end of the world. No need to wait to see what happens vs Rams and vs Cardinals. Cable can’t coach and Davis’ ways are restrictive. If we had a good set of coaches they can push and pull and inspire Al.
We should’ve beaten Tennessee or at least given them a run for their money. After all the BS lip service thru off-season, that display against Tennessee is indicative that we’re gonna suffer thru this season just like last season and the seasons before….the Tom Cable blow-out ratio to continue.
If we do beat the Rams it will be ugly, and people MAY not realize that an ugly win against the Rams means we’re scrapping the bottom of the NFL ladder again, as the Rams have been picking top 5 in the draft last bunch of years. But people will get all over-excited thinking we’re back, more hope to BUILD ON and GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD for Cardinals, then they’ll fall into a vat of despair after the Cardinals demolish us (Tom Cable blow-out ratio).
The ONLY way this is not the end of the world is if the Raiders destroy the Rams…in statistics of every phase of the game. Jackson 50-70 yards only. Bradford 100-200 yards and 2-3 INTs. 3-5 sacks. 30-7 type score. No bone-headed d’oh big plays given up. No inability to convert 3rd and longs. Etc.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:48 am
mistic1 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Enough with free agent linemen stuff already. Most of these guys are unemployed for a reason, they are not good enough to play. Also you cant just sign a guy off the street and plug him in on the o-line, its too late to add guys now. Adding o-line help must ahappen in the off season so they can learn the offensive scheme and protection. even if we did bring some one in, when would they be ready to play?
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So your telling me non of these guys are worth a look? Just go with Pears cuz he knows the system. BS!
September 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Who was talking trash??
Nothing like a bottom of the barrell run D talking trash after about a quarter and a half of the first game.
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They came into the game “over-confident”, remember? lol.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:05 am
BigTed707 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Male Cheerleader Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Saints goin down on MNF! whup!
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MC – the only one going down is you, on a skin-flute.
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lol
September 16th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Male cheerleader is gay!!! Whup!!! Idiot!
September 16th, 2010 at 11:09 am
….the Tom Cable blow-out ratio to continue.
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That is one thing I don’t think was ever really addressed (not enough for liking anyway).
How many games has he lost by 3 TD’S or more?
Unacceptable!
September 16th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Can already write-off this season based on the amount of incompetence that’s evident…Cable’s lack of preparation, team flat/over-confident, cuts made for the 53 roster, then double-back a week later, the amount of ‘exotic’ wrinkles mentioned but the same ole same ole on show when it counts, the patheticness of OL coaches in playing guys out of their natural positions, that stupid trick play, Cable pumping fists when we score to make it 38-13 WHILST the Titans are playing in 2nd gear, Cable throwing that challenge flag, Cable going for FG down 3,000 to 3 end of half, Cable’s nonsense-talk every pre and post conference, etc.
I am so freakin angry. Not like I don’t think there’s hope, or teams cant overcome adversity and poor starts to click and go all the way etc. I’ll be rooting and excited as ever this coming weekend, but the writing’s on the wall. This adversity that has to be overcome, unfortunately, is their own incompetence (Cable, etc).
September 16th, 2010 at 11:10 am
*my
September 16th, 2010 at 11:10 am
@ Dmac
I didnt say just go with pears, my take is put barnes and b campbell in the game. Barnes is more than adequate,, Campbell is an upgrade over carlisle. I think this is a better plan then bringing in some one else, because time invested into getting new guys up to speed, is better spent developing our youth. After a 5 win season, and the reality that we can only hope to be middle of the road this year, play our young guys now, so next year we can hit the ground running. Also this year could serve as an extended try out for our young players so we can truly see if they have the goods. The free agents, sure they are worth a look, but even if we had a guy come in and play lights out(good luck), would our team suddenly be a contender? No. We would still be mediocre aspiring for also ran status.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:14 am
my take is put barnes and b campbell in the game. Barnes is more than adequate,, Campbell is an upgrade
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I hear ya, I just think things will get even worse with 2 rookies on the O-Line. If by mid season we are out of the race, I say go with your suggestion and get the youngsters some reps.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:15 am
GG Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 11:09 am
This adversity that has to be overcome, unfortunately, is their own incompetence (Cable, etc).
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Why is it that nothing ever get’s fixed with the Raiders:
Run D has stank for years
O-line has stank for years
QB play has stank for years
Most penalized team in the league for years
Seems retarded.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Mistic1 Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Campbell is an upgrade over carlisle.
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How do you know that?
September 16th, 2010 at 11:17 am
There are players/coaches working hard and improving or helping or attempting to help, the ones struggling against the grain of incompetence. It’s just a core element of coaches and Davis/staff, and a few players, that are dragging everything down.
Oi, you freakin Raiders staffers etc who might read this blog….no more BS, enough is enough, goddammit. Pull your finger out Al, stop impeding, fire this persistence with sub-standard coaching so you can force your ways onto them, them happy to have a gig. Hire some real coaches. Focus on the lines FFS. And gracefully pull back from the Football dept side of things.
You’re a legend, you’re one of the best ever etc, but that moment comes to every great man, as it did to Paul Brown, George Halas, etc.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Mistic,
I understand what your saying. I just don’t see bringing back the same guy who hasn’t really helped us at all, with the exception of one game. Most of those guys were available before the season. I’m just saying, Cable and company should of evualuated players better.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:20 am
New day on Sunday. I hope we have a consistent approach to at least average football which would equate to 8-8. This is the week we need to dominate the other opponents.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:24 am
old man kell u are awful! i am el segundo vato now? that guy calls dmac scornful names have i ever done so? no everyone knows i heavily support dmac…..kell u are pitiful
September 16th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Let’s see what type of game the O-line has this weekend at home. At least they run blocked fairly decent and finally gave DMAC some running lanes. Theres no excuses at home. No crowd noise on snaps.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Al Davis keep doing what u are doing….us Real Raiders still coming to the Coliseum
September 16th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Marcus Allen 1996
Says Allen, who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent in 1993, “I always felt we had the best personnel in football, but the best personnel wasn’t always on the field. We had to win a certain way or no way. Sometimes we sacrificed winning for a philosophy—or one man’s philosophy.”
September 16th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Dmac…..yeah for sure they better not have any excuses on the line this week.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I’m wondering if Campbell is an upgrade over Walker at RT. It seems as if Campbell was inserted instantly at RG w/out a fair shot on the outside. But then again, this is all speculation. I really don’t know, because I wasn’t their to witness it.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Kell shut the hell up….you have posted that crap 1000s of times already….damn Mucus Allen
September 16th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Al Davis sycophant trying to shut me up.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Dmac who knows……cable is an oline mastermind right? lol
September 16th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Sorry to flog a dead horse, but Cable’s catch-phrase and excuse for everything is that “going back to the drawing boards and continuing to build on.”
The thing is, Cable is not fit to be a HC, as it takes him forever to actually fix anything or make smart roster decisions, or do anything smart in a game. A bumbling stumbling type of guy constantly “going back to the drawing boards” means he’s lost, out of his depth, reaching in the dark, has little idea.
I swear the only reason Davis kept him on is because he didn’t want to create a stir of negative publicity firing yet another puppet. The problem is Al, this whole dependence on puppets thinking one of them could make a difference. Same results are constantly happening no matter how many puppets you get to play musical-chairs with the “HC” badge.
As if Cable ever made ANY decision thru his HC tenure. Very little. No positional coaching hires when he got the job originally, none last off-season. All he’s there for is to spin-doctor BS every pre and post PC. Just be there to puppet, Al in old age growing ever more stubborn and resistant, when that was the thing that he used to enjoy, smart coaches/scouts/GMs who can challenge him and a think-tank was existent.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:34 am
CJ got one good run, other then that he was average and its being played up like he ran all over us.
I predict about 1,600 yards for him this year if he stays healthy. Most teams will load the box and force VY to beat em.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Loud and proud to be Al loyalist! How proud are you to be a whinin snitchin punk of an old man?
September 16th, 2010 at 11:37 am
@ Dmac you make a fair statement about evaluting talent, no argument from me on that point.
@ Kool Kell “how do you know” I am only going by what i saw him do in the preseaon, where he did start one game and played very well. Thank god for dvr, i was able to watch plays over and over and I would see campbell crushing d-line men to the ground and busting through the line and destroying line backers. I have never seen carlisle do anything but get pushed backward into our own backfeild.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:40 am
“It was really a misalignment on the long run,” Raiders coach Tom Cable said. “We’re all in it together, and we just weren’t good enough against the run.”
“In the beginning of the game (the Raiders defense) were talking a lot of trash,” Johnson said.
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why didn’t the QB of the defense tell his teammates to shut their traps?
why weren’t we lined up properly?
good job ROMAC! DROY for sure!
September 16th, 2010 at 11:43 am
When Al goes so does the heart of the Oakland Raiders.
They will still be my favorite team but there will be no more rebel against the world
no more team everyone hates
no more “I do it my way”
no more F U and the horse you rode in
no more owners who really know football
It will be a sad day for most of us
September 16th, 2010 at 11:43 am
new post!
September 16th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Plunketthead Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 11:34 am
CJ got one good run, other then that he was average and its being played up like he ran all over us.
I predict about 1,600 yards for him this year if he stays healthy. Most teams will load the box and force VY to beat em.
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ONE GOOD RUN? That “one good run” was for 76 yards and a TD… what about that other kids “one good run” for 15 yds and a td… by my count those 2 plays were enough to beat us…
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