Next project: Get DHB going
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at 10:30 am in Oakland Raiders.
Media members were surprised but honored to learn Monday about their contribution to the Raiders’ cause.
When coach Tom Cable was pressed about what evidence he had that Darren McFadden could run as hard and break as many tackles as he did Sunday, he said “I think that’s him probably hearing you all question whether or not he’s for real. So, good job by you guys.”
Having put McFadden on the path to stardom, it’s time to fire up Darrius Heyward-Bey.
So here goes.
Rams wide receiver Mark Clayton joined the team six days before the opener, acquired by trade from Baltimore, and had 10 receptions. That’s the same number of receptions Heyward-Bey has in 12 career starts.
Consider it a public service.
Today’s schedule includes a just-concluded conference call with Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, a Raiders open locker room session at 10:45, Jason Campbell’s weekly press conference, and a conference call with Rams quarterback Sam Bradford.
Spagnuolo, of course, built up the Raiders as if the 38-13 loss to Tennessee never happened.
“When we look at the Raiders whether it’s on the offense side, defensive side or special teams we just see a lot of team speed,” Spagnuolo said. “There’s no question that team has been built to run fast and they do.
“That’s going to pose problems. They’ve built a football team just the way they wanted to. I think it presents problems for anyone who has to play them. It happens to be us this week.”
He also praised quarterback Jason Campbell, who, if comments on this blog are indication, has already achieved Public Enemy No. 1 status among some of Raider Nation for his contributions to the Week 1 disaster.
“Fortunately or unfortunately, I’ve had to coach against him quite a number of times when he was at Washington,” Spagnuolo said. “He’s a quality quarterback that at any time can make a big play with his arm or with is feet. When you go against quarterbacks like that it can be scary for a defense.”
Spagnuolo coached against the Redskins five times when Campbell was the starter _ once head coach with the Rams last year, once as linebackers coach with the Eagles and three times as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.
In those games, Campbell was 92 of 161 for 879 yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions and had a quarterback rating of 73.5 The Redskins lost all four times against Spagnuolo as an assistant, but beat the Rams 9-7 last season.
Spagnuolo looked forward to seeing Mike Waufle, the Raiders defensive line coach who served in the same capacity with the New York Giants.
“I tell you what, exactly what I saw when I turned on the film, and that’s guys that get up field, guys that play passionate and guys that play fast,” Spagnuolo said. “And Mike, he breeds that in those guys. He did a terrific job when we were together. I’ve got a lot of respect for him. I look forward to seeing Mike out there. Anytime he’s involved with coaching a defensive line, those guys are going to be playing fast and playing hard.”
More to come . . .
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September 15th, 2010 at 10:31 am
FINALLY! A new post!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:31 am
segundo!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:34 am
DHB suxs!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:35 am
J Hill Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Veldheer had Gallery and Carlisle next to him. 2 vets mayne. I doubt the calls were an issue at all.
The QB was more of a problem, IMO.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:35 am
woohaa!
Darris Heyward-Ghost = comeback player of the year
September 15th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Jerry got mind control over Beebo
September 15th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Banana,
I know you’re not on the C that hard mayne.
Severe and Priest are going overboard with it IMO.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:37 am
IF anyone has ever been through oakdale california there is local bar there called H – B ( pronounced H bar B)
That is DHBs new nickname for me until he starts playing like he is sober
September 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
-B Campbell should play OT!!
-Walker should play G!!
-Cut Cooper C, and sign Grove!
-Move Satele to G, or cut him!
-Cut Eugene and Williams!
-Put S Brown on the 53 roster, and when Huff is injured, play MM/ Brown.
-Trade TK and a draft pick to Wash for Albert!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
# BigTed707 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Heartbreaker in Tenn.
Week 1 Raiders:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DSbfux15dw
September 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Watch DHB go off for 100+ yards this week.
If that happens I need Jerry to pull the Jedi Mind Trick on my credit card company.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:41 am
RaiderRockstar, AD with his influence in the league had the hash marks loved for McFadden. No tripping over them issues. Hope all the groundskeepers got the memo.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:41 am
# Raider O Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
-B Campbell should play OT!!
-Walker should play G!!
-Cut Cooper C, and sign Grove!
-Move Satele to G, or cut him!
-Cut Eugene and Williams!
-Put S Brown on the 53 roster, and when Huff is injured, play MM/ Brown.
-Trade TK and a draft pick to Wash for Albert!
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Somebody’s been playing a lotta Madden ‘11…..
September 15th, 2010 at 10:42 am
of course, the QB was the problem. Can’t have the leader of your telegraphing plays to the other side.
Here is another thing I noticed. I have never seen JC throws to the back shoulder. You just can’t wait for your guy to get open. You have to take a chane with the back shoulder throw. Grad did that consistently and it bailed him out in the Bengals game. He did the same thing against the Niners in the preseason but Hue’s Yamon let it bounce off he knees when he turned around.
Sometimes you have to put the ball up there and allow your superior height WR to out jump the smaller db.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:42 am
thats lowered.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Sometimes you have to put the ball up there and allow your superior height WR to out jump the smaller db.
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But you then have to catch it with your hands, a skill DHB is just learning.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
This just in
Campbell sucks, and male cheerleader is a peter puffing pickle sniffer. whup whup
September 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Spagnuolo: “They’ve built a football team just the way they wanted to. I think it presents problems for anyone who has to play them.”…Spag, where have you been tha last 7 years? teams built just the way Al wants them have presented little problems to opponents. its true because its verifiable.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:45 am
The way to get DHB to catch better, is to have a guy oe the ball throwing machine fire bullets at his chest. Before long, he’ll start catching the ball with his hands.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:46 am
So much for a big day from anyone on our offense, We got in-filed dirt to play on still
September 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am
DMAC Supporters:
Glad to see he finally came through, but where does he rank in his draft class?
1-4 Oakland Raiders McFadden, Darren RB
1-13 Carolina Panthers Stewart, Jonathan RB
1-22 Dallas Cowboys Jones, Felix RB
1-23 Pittsburgh Steelers Mendenhall, Rashard
1-24 Tennessee Titans Johnson, Chris RB
2-13 Chicago Bears Forte, Matt RB
2- 24 Baltimore Ravens Rice, Ray
3- 1 Detroit Lions Smith, Kevin
3-10 Kansas City Chiefs Charles, Jamaal
3-26 Houston Texans Slaton, Steve
4-23 Dallas Cowboys Choice, Tashard
September 15th, 2010 at 10:49 am
MLonetree,
Soooooo, the first of the two biggest McFadden haters finally showed his face!!!!
Where is your partner in doubt, Bo Bumbeckler Jackson?
September 15th, 2010 at 10:49 am
If the game aint over by halftime, McSkinny doesnt get over the 60 yd rushing mark. If we play 2 quarters of meanless football like the 3rd &4th against tenn, then he breaks 100!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am
The Miami Dolphins have cut linebacker Micah Johnson
The 6-foot-2, 258-pound Johnson was a four-year letterman at the University of Kentucky and an All-Southeastern Conference selection.
He finished his collegiate career with 277 tackles, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. Johnson was originally signed as an undrafted college free agent by the New York Giants following the 2010 NFL Draft.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am
I think we win this week.
With that said, I am no longer blaming players and coaches….
Al Davis gets ALL THE CREDIT
And Al Davis gets ALL THE BLAME!
This is his doggone team. credititing or Blaming players and coaches is a stupid exercise.
If we got great players…thank Al for bringing them on
If we got stupid, incompetent players…blame Al
I am still upbeat for the year until the team gives me reasons not to be.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
DMAC Supporters:
Glad to see he finally came through, but where does he rank in his draft class?
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#1 on the field and #1 in our hearts!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
DMAC is a Raider, so fk the rest of that list!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:52 am
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/39192949/ns/sports/
An IT worker hired by Shaquille O’Neal is suing the NBA star, accusing him of computer hacking and destroying evidence, and contending that O’Neal attempted to frame another employee by planting child pornography on his computer. Also, that O’Neal covered up email evidence of an alleged affair by throwing a computer in a lake.
Shaq’s former employee Shawn Darling filed the suit for intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and civil R.I.C.O. (a racketeering charge) on August 3, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, reports Radar Online.
Some of the allegations
•Shaq hacked into the voicemails and phone systems of Darling and Vanessa Lopez, a mistress who is currently suing O’Neal. He deleted Lopez’s messages and changed her password.
•O’Neal used his law enforcement contacts, both active and retired, to obtain restricted information about one of his mistresses, Alexis Miller, while he was involved in a legal battle with her.
•Shaq threw a personal computer holding much of this evidence in the lake behind his home.
•Shaq conspired with active law enforcement as well as ex-members of law enforcement to frame Darling for a criminal offense and destroy any evidence that Darling might have against O’Neal.
One of the allegations involves O’Neal’s ex-wife, Shaunie O’Neal. Darling claims that in 2009, when the two were married, he told Shaunie that Shaq was having an affair with Vanessa Lopez. In the lawsuit, Darling says he found proof that Shaq was breaking into Lopez’s phone system and told her about it.
Lopez is currently suing Shaq for harassment and is being represented by Gloria Allred.
Gloria takes on another case. Who would have thought.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:53 am
The Miami Dolphins have cut linebacker Micah Johnson
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put McClain on the trade block and go get this guy!
seriously – MJ is a player
September 15th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Exla – I don’t believe that crap, Shaq is innocent
Kobe? ehhhh not so much
Shaq should have thrown him in the lake!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:54 am
So anytime someone criticizes Campbell, Veldheer, Branch, Carlisle, Cable, Walker etc…don’t bother blaming them.
You MUST mention Al Davis in your comments
September 15th, 2010 at 10:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 10:53 am
The Miami Dolphins have cut linebacker Micah Johnson
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put McClain on the trade block and go get this guy!
seriously – MJ is a player
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Are you serious?
September 15th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Question to the Football Nerds,
Talking to the guys who DVRed the game and watched the game 10 or 15 times. Curious to see if anybody noticed who DHB was being covered by all game long? Was it Cortland Finnegan? Or did they have Finnegan on Murphy most of the game? Thought one of you guys might know the answer?
September 15th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Are you serious?
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DMAC, yes
have you seen him play?
guy was a thumper at Kentucky!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Fumblin Figurs has more catches than DHB. enough said.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:56 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am
DMAC Supporters:
Glad to see he finally came through, but where does he rank in his draft class?
1-4 Oakland Raiders McFadden, Darren RB
1-13 Carolina Panthers Stewart, Jonathan RB
1-22 Dallas Cowboys Jones, Felix RB
1-23 Pittsburgh Steelers Mendenhall, Rashard
1-24 Tennessee Titans Johnson, Chris RB
2-13 Chicago Bears Forte, Matt RB
2- 24 Baltimore Ravens Rice, Ray
3- 1 Detroit Lions Smith, Kevin
3-10 Kansas City Chiefs Charles, Jamaal
3-26 Houston Texans Slaton, Steve
4-23 Dallas Cowboys Choice, Tashard
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If McFadden played for Tenn, Baltimore, Pitt or Dallas we’d all be crying that we didn’t draft that stud RB McFadden…and we’d all be pissed that Glen Dorsey SUCKS!
Most of the players we draft have great talent….it is just too bad their careers get sucked down the tube by Al Davis.
Soon more college players are going to act like Crabtree, and make it clear they want no part of Oakland.
It has already happened in the coaching ranks…next up the draft.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Are you serious?
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DMAC, yes
have you seen him play?
guy was a thumper at Kentucky!
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So are you saying you replace McClain w/ MJ?
September 15th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Question to the Football Nerds,
Talking to the guys who DVRed the game and watched the game 10 or 15 times.
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Dutch: Jhill isn’t a nerd!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Release T. Howard and bring in MJ!
September 15th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Cable actually pumped his fist when DMAC scored on the 4th quarter to make it 38-13. I laughed and cried at the same time.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Release T. Howard and bring in MJ!
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How about releasing Rickey Brown and bringing in MJ.
September 15th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Story just hit yahoo sports. Oneone said it gave new meaning to “hack-a-shaq”
September 15th, 2010 at 11:01 am
So are you saying you replace McClain w/ MJ?
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ROMAC = Kirk Morrison clone
I wanted a BEAST at MLB like Micah Johnson.
draft a NT in RD2 next year and switch to a 3-4 with MJ & Travis Goethel as ILB’s
as my man ROG would say “BAUCE!”
September 15th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 10:49 am
If the game aint over by halftime, McSkinny doesnt get over the 60 yd rushing mark. If we play 2 quarters of meanless football like the 3rd &4th against tenn, then he breaks 100!
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Listen Bub, McFadden had almost 100 total yards at halftime. Are you telling me Tenn stopped playing defense in the first half?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Cable actually pumped his fist when DMAC scored on the 4th quarter to make it 38-13
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he was excited that Mario Henderson actually blocked somebody on that play!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Release DHB, McCrappen, and Jayson Campbell and we can win a game.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:03 am
ROMAC = Kirk Morrison clone
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Sorry have to disagree w/ u on this one. Kirk was never a MLB, he should of stayed on the outside. ROMAC has much better insticts, than MJ. He’s just not that thumper.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Mario needs a mushroom to power up, he is the little small mario that dies when the koopa troopa touches him.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:04 am
ray & DMAC:
Ricky Brown & Thomas Howard are basically the same guy
get rid of both!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Karen McCrappen is terrible, he and Michelle Huff should be cheerleaders.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:04 am
RR, You still butt hurt because your boy Capt. Kirk got shipped out to JAX?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Time to move on.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Is there anyone here that likes Michelle Huff?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:06 am
SEason not over yet folks.
Al Davis has a key week here to impress
September 15th, 2010 at 11:06 am
You still butt hurt
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September 15th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Is there anyone here that likes Michelle Huff?
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Male Cheerleader likes El Segundo Vato !
September 15th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Impress against the Rams? are you nuckin futz? As long as Michelle Huff is in the defensive backfield Steven Jackson will look like Barry Sanders.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:08 am
This team should change their name to the “Fraiders” cause they play scared. They are always unprepared for any wrinkle the opposing team may have come up with. Every silly trick play they try gets crushed and anytime another team trys something it works for a huge play. For a team that is supposedly so “fast” they are the slowest playing team I’ve ever seen. If I was the Rams I would run trick plays ever other play and watch our defense run around like chickens with their head cut off. So sick of watching “Fraider” football year after year.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:06 am
You still butt hurt
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butt hurt= •offended, upset, or angry, usually by a small slight or a friendly insult.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Did not know Ray Lewis’s son was such a stud in prep football http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Ray-Lewis-son-has-a-504-yard-monster-game-in-Fl?urn=highschool-269886
September 15th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Rockstar is right.
A good NT (not TK or Seymour) would have done ten times more for our run D than replacing Morrison at MLB.
No MLB in football can succeed when guards can get away with chipping the supposed NT and then go after the MLB.
Good NT + Morrison > McClain + TK or Seymour at NT.
Seymour should be playing LDE with Henderson at NT and TK at UT….and Matt S. should be the RDE.
That should be our base defensive line. If Henderson can’t get it done, trade for Haynseworth.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:09 am
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September 15th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Hey Vato Loco, DMC will have a break out year..and Huff is average!
Did you watch DMC on Sunday? You kidding me?
Whats your trip…ese?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Spags is a great hc,…Rams gonna tough out low scoring win sunday…whup!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:11 am
offended, upset, or angry, usually by a small slight or a friendly insult
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I’m not offended, upset, or angry that we traded #52 to the Jags and drafted a more expensive replica that isn’t warm to the fans or media.
It just doesn’t make sense to me. bigger fish to fry than a Top 10 MLB (obviously)
both lines are trash as evidence by Week 1
September 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Hey Male cheerleader..
Is this you???
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ja_AQ8Nxukc/TCIPPWmy18I/AAAAAAAABJY/rHSD0vw_iDg/s1600/malecheerleader.jpg
September 15th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Seymour should be playing LDE with Henderson at NT and TK at UT….and Matt S. should be the RDE.
That should be our base defensive line. If Henderson can’t get it done, trade for Haynseworth.
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couldn’t agree more
September 15th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I thought the front seven stuffed the best RB in the league pretty well, w/ the exception of the long run.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:15 am
DMAC Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:04 am
RR, You still butt hurt because your boy Capt. Kirk got shipped out to JAX?
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Obviously!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:16 am
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WHUP WHUP!!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:17 am
w/ the exception of the long run.
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LOL!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:17 am
w/ the exception of the long run.
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LOL!
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And who whiffed on the tackle?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
DMAC Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I thought the front seven stuffed the best RB in the league pretty well, w/ the exception of the long run.
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That’s a non-statement and a meaningless one
THE LONG RUNS COUNT MAN! THEY FREEKN COUNT!
Therefore the Raiders run-defense is STILL the same ole thing!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
And guess who got blown up at LB?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Titans 3rd down efficiency: 53%…helluva job by the Defense!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Shannyfart would take less compensation to ship Haynseworth out here to Oakland than he would most other teams.
It is a can’t lose trade for Shannyfart. Best case for Shanny, Haynesworth sucks and Shanny gets the better of Al Davis. Worst case, Hanyseworth is great and the Broncos are pissed that Shanny traded him here.
Either way Shannyfart wins and Haynesworth is basically shipped to going nowhere fast land.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
DMAC Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I thought the front seven stuffed the best RB in the league pretty well, w/ the exception of the long run.
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That’s a non-statement and a meaningless one
THE LONG RUNS COUNT MAN! THEY FREEKN COUNT!
Therefore the Raiders run-defense is STILL the same ole thing!
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I’m talking about the front 7
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
I’m not offended, upset, or angry that we traded #52 to the Jags and drafted a more expensive replica that isn’t warm to the fans or media.
It just doesn’t make sense to me. bigger fish to fry than a Top 10 MLB (obviously)
both lines are trash as evidence by Week 1
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I thought McClain was going to be another Patrick Willis. Looks like the after pick #6, Hayden, included was the true dropoff. We missed out on the two elite LTs, and the next tier was a huge dropoff. We could have at least drafted Clausen in the 2nd round. My gut tells me that he’s gonna be a star in Carolina. His first start this weekend vs the Bucs. Watch the Panthers tear up the Bucs.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/AC78B022715C5B8357B4DCA8045E8463B4DE2124/Jaguars_Camp_Football.jpg_LR1.74b4b9222fa64289a22b4a5a4d6c1458
STUD!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Branch makes the tackle= no long run
Nuff said!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Darren McFadden broke through with a 24-touch workload in Week 1.
1. Arian Foster (34) — Foster carried the ball 33 times with one reception.
Like the Colts once upon a time, the Texans have been criticized as “soft” for several seasons. On Sunday, they rolled up their sleeves and gashed Indy on the ground. The same Houston club that ranked fourth in the league in 2009 pass attempts posted a 42-17 run-to-pass ratio, systematically destroying the Colts with zone blocking. The Texans ran the ball on ten consecutive plays to open the game, and Foster had 238 total yards with three TDs. Week 1 may prove Foster’s season-high workload, but there is zero doubt about his feature back role. Steve Slaton touched the ball six times. Foster is an every-week RB1 starter going forward.
2. Chris Johnson (31) — Johnson had 27 carries and four catches.
Coach Jeff Fisher publicly declared last week that the Titans are not concerned with overworking CJ2K despite his league-leading 2009 carry total. The most dangerous back in football managed just a 2.47-yard average on his other 30 touches, but the one that went 76 yards for a second-quarter score was a fantasy-week winner. Johnson will be near or at the top of this list all year.
3 (tie). Maurice Jones-Drew (26) — Jones-Drew combined 23 carries with three grabs.
MJD didn’t look quite as explosive as usual coming off a preseason knee injury, but outstanding vision helped him atone with plenty of chain-moving gains. Jones-Drew’s workload also received little threat from Jacksonville’s other backs, as Rashad Jennings and Greg Jones combined for just six touches. Rarely this season will Jones-Drew not find the end zone when the Jaguars put up 24 points. He’s also just as good a bet as ever to rank among the NFL’s workload leaders.
3 (tie). Steven Jackson (26) — Jackson had 22 carries and four catches.
25-plus touches will be routine for Jackson this season. Sam Bradford’s 55 throws in Week 1 will likely prove an anomaly, and St. Louis has a gaping zero at the No. 2 tailback position. Though running lanes were rare in the Rams’ opener, they’ll begin to open with regularity as Bradford improves. The Bradford-led passing game might be the NFC West’s best by season’s end.
5 (tie). Rashard Mendenhall (24) — Mendenhall carried 22 times and caught it twice.
Mendenhall tied for fifth in the league in Week 1 touches, but 24 was a relative disappointment considering Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension. Rocket Rashard earned more work going forward, of course, with a 50-yard touchdown explosion to win the game in OT. The Steelers’ staff will likely now realize its best bet for game-breaking plays is Mendenhall. Expect more work in Week 2 against a Titans defense that let Darren McFadden get loose for 150 total yards in the opener.
5 (tie). Cadillac Williams (24) — Williams had 22 carries and two receptions.
Williams lost his burst on back-to-back patellar tendon tears earlier in his career, but he is the bellcow in Tampa Bay’s backfield. Alleged “change of pace” Kareem Huggins was nowhere to be found, and Week 1 No. 2 back Earnest Graham (6 carries, 10 yards) was unproductive while giving Williams breathers. As long as Cadillac is healthy, he’s a safe bet for 20 weekly touches.
5 (tie). Darren McFadden (24) — McFadden combined 18 carries with six grabs.
Few NFL players seized an opportunity as convincingly in Week 1. With Michael Bush (thumb) inactive, McFadden was the only consistently effective Raiders skill player, turning 24 touches into 150 total yards and a touchdown. McFadden probably won’t get the ball 24-or-more times per game when Bush returns, but is likely to keep the starting job and lead back role with the backing of Oakland’s coaching staff. He may ultimately prove the premier value of 2010 fantasy drafts.
5 (tie). Matt Forte (24) — Forte had 17 carries and seven catches.
Executing Mike Martz’s “Marshall Faulk role” to perfection, Forte led all running backs in Week 1 receptions. Used in the slot and outside in addition to the backfield, Forte caught one of his TDs after running a long, 28-yard fade past Julian Peterson, and the other on a quick screen that went 89 yards to the house. Chester Taylor was involved with 12 touches, but Chicago’s No. 2 back will likely see a reduction in week-to-week carries as the season progresses. Forte also did his damage against a much improved Detroit front four, so this wasn’t necessarily a “gimme” matchup.
9 (tie). Ray Rice (23) — Rice combined 21 carries with two catches.
The yardage left a lot to be desired, and Willis McGahee is still Baltimore’s goal-line back. But Rice was force fed throughout Monday’s win over the run-tough Jets, confirming that he remains the offensive focal point despite Anquan Boldin and T.J. Houshmandzadeh’s additions. It was also promising that Rice continued to run hard late in the contest, despite little success. (His long gain was seven.) Rice will rack up yards and scores when the Ravens play worse defenses.
9 (tie). Frank Gore (23) — Gore had 17 carries and six grabs.
Gore saved his fantasy day in the receiving game, because Seattle smothered him to the tune of 2.23 yards per carry. Heavy workloads are commonplace for Gore due to his versatility. Even when San Francisco is blown out, Gore gets the ball 23 times and scores 14-plus points in a PPR league. Anthony Dixon was spotted only on special teams. Brian Westbrook didn’t play a snap.
Other 20-plus touch workloads: Ahmad Bradshaw (22), Adrian Peterson (22), Pierre Thomas (22), Ryan Mathews (20), Michael Turner (20), Brandon Jackson (20).
September 15th, 2010 at 11:21 am
A good NT (not TK or Seymour) would have done ten times more for our run D than replacing Morrison at MLB.
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The ONLY (ONE PLAY THE WHOLE GAME) play of the game that gave up a big run had a nickel defense Dline of
Scott Kelly Seymour Wimbley and McClain Howard at LB.
Anyone telling me about Henderson (or any other Kris “knees to weak to handle 400lbs” Jenkins type of NT) playing instead of TK or Seymour = Branch making the tackle IN THE HOLE, or T Howard making the first play of his Raider career …
Then effin play the fat guy man!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Thanks R8eray,
2. Chris Johnson (31) — Johnson had 27 carries and four catches.
Coach Jeff Fisher publicly declared last week that the Titans are not concerned with overworking CJ2K despite his league-leading 2009 carry total. The most dangerous back in football managed just a 2.47-yard average on his other 30 touches, but the one that went 76 yards for a second-quarter score was a fantasy-week winner. Johnson will be near or at the top of this list all year.
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2.47 yard average on his other 30 touches
Branch makes the tackle= no long run
September 15th, 2010 at 11:24 am
That should be our base defensive line. If Henderson can’t get it done, trade for Haynseworth.
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couldn’t agree more
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You mean the guy who said he doesn’t want to play NT?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Deep within the bowels of the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raiders Headquarters – Alameda, CA), the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black ponders the disasterous opening to the 2010 season.
Al: Dammit, Grable, I thought you said this team was ready to turn the corner?? I’ve provided you the finest athletes money can buy, ultra-modern amenities like DRY ERASE marker boards and overhead projectors AND a crack coaching staff. What’s the problem?
Cable: Well, Mr. Davis we came out flat. It’s just one game and its not the end of the world.
Al: Look, here you moronic, inbred farm boy, it is the end of the world. I think I had more heart attacks in one afternoon of football than Dick Cheney has had in a lifetime last Sunday – and I’m not half as evil as that bastard. This isn’t fair. What have I done to deserve this besides crap on my former partners, betray the city of Oakland, Los Angeles, and Irwindale, nearly ruin Marcus Allen’s career, have sex with OJ’s wife and sell my soul to the devil for a controlling share, and accidentally bomb that orphanage back when I was in Korea?.
Cable: Sir, I don;t think you were in–
Al: Luckily, Herrera here is a crack surgeon and was able to replace my black heart on the spot. You won’t be so lucky.
Herrera: You sure, won’t, Cable. Listen mister, your time is running ou–
Al: Silence minion. Go shine my shoes. Listen, Tim… I have JaMarcus on speed dial.
Cable: I would just like to get Bruce in there, you know? With the line being the way it is, I think he’s got some escapability and can make some plays for us. He’s a real scrapper.
Al: The Pollock? Nonsense. I brought you a fine athlete in Earl Campbell over here from DC. He’s got the height to see over the pocket and has a cannon arm. What more could you want?
Cable: Well, like Hue said – a leader of men.
Al: Well then see your local Army recruit office, we’re done here.
Later at the press conference…
Reporter: So Tom, about this drubbing at the hands of the Titans?
Cable: Well it’s cool, cause we know what we can fix, obviously, but at the same time, obviously, it’s unfortunate. I just wanna see us cut it loose, obviously.
Reporter: And what of this 10 of your 29, about one in three, games as Raider Head Coach are losses of 20 plus?
Cable: Well it’s cool. Cause you get a lot of good film, obviously, and we know what to fix to turn the corner and just let er rip, but obviously it’s unfortunate.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:24 am
7 years of being ranked 30th on Rush D. Its not the fault of the safeties. Its a system that does not work. We all know that.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Im at work at a Bank wondering why we haven’t fired Tom Cable I like the guy but he just is not a Head Coach in this football league as of yet.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:26 am
That was CJ’s 12th 100yd game in a row… Hard to judge the run D on him.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:24 am
7 years of being ranked 30th on Rush D. Its not the fault of the safeties. Its a system that does not work. We all know that.
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System may not be working, but defensive players get paid for their services and part of the job is to tackle.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:27 am
DMAC Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Branch makes the tackle= no long run
Nuff said!
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But he DIDN’T. And the statistics and the scoreboard reflect the the fact that he and the rest of THAT defense DID NOT make the play.
You give up 150 yds on the ground…your defense is garbage until proven otherwise.
Good defenses don’t give up big runs like that every other week.
Still have one of the weakest run defenses in theNFL
AGAIN!
Hopefully they get it fixed.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
whaa! blame a safety for the run defense! whaa!
the front seven gets it done = safety doesn’t have to be held liable
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Why do people exluce long runs from averages? Its stupid and meaningless. You win games by scoring. Long runs end in scores. Exclude long runs from Barry Sandres, Jim Brown, Earl Campbell, eric Dickerson, Bo jackson, etc, etc, and they will have low per run averages. c´mon!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Read post 83^^^^ please
ANd like I said…
I was reffering to the front 7
September 15th, 2010 at 11:29 am
You mean the guy who said he doesn’t want to play NT?
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Fat Albert doesn’t want ANY part of the Redskins or a 3-4 defense
September 15th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Raider fan makes a lot of excuses for p&ss poor performance..
Oh, the if the Safety would just made the play
Oh, if the QB would have dove head first
Oh, if Schilens wasn’t hurt
Oh, if DHB would just relax.
and there are tons more.
Good teams get it done…bad teams don’t
Pretty simple
Just Win
September 15th, 2010 at 11:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
whaa! blame a safety for the run defense! whaa!
the front seven gets it done = safety doesn’t have to be held liable
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its a team game
safties get payed to tackle too
September 15th, 2010 at 11:30 am
DMAC Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Read post 83^^^^ please
ANd like I said…
I was reffering to the front 7
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The Front 7 didn’t do its job either.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:31 am
If we can’t stop the big run, cherry picking the rest and calling it a 2.47 ypc defense is like pretending a tree didn’t fall in the forest cuz you didn’t hear it.
Total denial!
No more effin excuses. Stop the run!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:31 am
play the fat guy man!
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Jhill has seen the light. trash the “big nickel” on obvious running downs too
howard sucks
September 15th, 2010 at 11:32 am
If we only count the runs when Tenn lost yards, then we have the makings of the greatest D in NFL history! yepeee!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:32 am
The Excuses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjToSufqRsE
September 15th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Post 85. LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO0000000000oooooooooooooo
September 15th, 2010 at 11:32 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:30 am
DMAC Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Read post 83^^^^ please
ANd like I said…
I was reffering to the front 7
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The Front 7 didn’t do its job either.
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Dude, they just played the against the best RB in the league. You can’t judge the front 7 based on 1 game against the best.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Lets not forget the Javon Ringer long run, no need to leave that out either. Two big run plays on two missed tackles, one blown coverage. Thats 21 points from pure mistakes
As Bill Callahan said in 2003 “We have got to be the dumbest team in american in terms of how we play the game”
September 15th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Jhill
If you asked the QB he would let you know there are thing he cannot do because that kid is a rookie. Your looking at film and seeing a couple of mishaps and thinking that’s all there were. It’s alot more than those 4 plays he was allowing the D for the Titans to tee off on Campbell. They were keying the C knowing he doesn’t have the experience to quick snap them. Or allow Campbell to draw them offsides. It’s a huge advantage to the defense.
But hey!! if you say so it wasn’t problem….
The Tackles had enough of a problem with those guy’s to have them keying the C and jumping the snaps. It was a decided advantage. IMO Mario is playing way too heavy right now and so is Walker but that game was their Dline’s get off was like a track meet.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Post 85. LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO0000000000oooooooooooooo
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ditto….
liked the Earl Campbell bit…
September 15th, 2010 at 11:34 am
safties get payed to tackle too
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Agreed, but you’re blaming TB and only him
responsibility (in order)
1. D-Line
2. LB
3. DB
you leapfrogged the first 2 culprits bro, because they were invisable on the ESPN highlights and didn’t issue a public appology
September 15th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Oh, if only we had a NT
September 15th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Like Bill Parcells said:
You are what your record says you are….
excuses don’t pay the rent.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:36 am
trash the “big nickel” on obvious running downs too
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3 WR, VY in the Shotgun, CJ2k in the backfield = obvious running down?????
September 15th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I think TB is going to be a hella of player, but the truth is he fked up big time. He’ll bounce back tough.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am
You can’t judge the front 7 based on 1 game against the best.
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Can we judge them if Steven Jackson breaks 100 and a few TD’s?
he’s pretty good too, ya know?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Change it up, someone tell John Marshall/Mike Waufle to give us some different looks!
3-4! Eff/Dump the 4-3, Blitz like a mofo!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am
I guess the minister is not going to admit Campbell was tipping the snaps
September 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am
wow..cable actually reads the press articles..ok jerry, can you write an article so cable can understand when his team is down by 21 and they have the ball 4th and 2 at the 9yd line that he should have some guts and go for it instead of lookin scared and kicking a fg..
September 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:34 am
safties get payed to tackle too
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Agreed, but you’re blaming TB and only him
responsibility (in order)
1. D-Line
2. LB
3. DB
you leapfrogged the first 2 culprits bro, because they were invisable on the ESPN highlights and didn’t issue a public appology
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2. Don’t forget ya’ boy T howard was out there on that play also
LMAO
September 15th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Cable’s expertise is what, can’t seem to remember….
Oh yeah, it’s the offensive line….
He’s an expert at offensive lines, I remember….
So why do we have the worst offensive line in football???
Fire the weak link.
Fire Cable
Do it now.
Guilt by association, just axe him.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:38 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am
You can’t judge the front 7 based on 1 game against the best.
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Can we judge them if Steven Jackson breaks 100 and a few TD’s?
he’s pretty good too, ya know?
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Totally agree
September 15th, 2010 at 11:39 am
responsibility (in order)
1. D-Line
2. LB
3. DB
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1 – Seymour was HELD, lol! Wimbley was at DE because of the offensive formation
2 – Everyone wanted T Howard on the field because he could cover. Wish granted.
3 – Branch was IN THE HOLE and missed the tackle. What does it matter what position he plays? Makes the tackle = 3 yd gain. Miss tackle = 76 yds and a TD.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Is it me or did JC act as if he was setting up behind a real, functional offensive line? On a few of those early passes he was standing back there for an eternity by Raider standards. Maybe someone should show him Gradkowski’s multiple knee scars as a subtle reminder. Get the ball out big fella. No time for a statue behind this line, it’s all Rudy the Rabbit.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Next project: Get DHB going
That like saying…
Next project: Cure Cancer
Next project: Prove string theory
Yeah, I’ll get right on that!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:40 am
new post!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:41 am
We just signed Pears, Jerry’s next blog/forum, whatever these things are called.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I sort of hate to see the cycle of domestic violence perpetuated, but part of me hopes someone gives Cable the open hand for his handling of the O-line.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Listen people think I don’t like Veldheer but I do, Now that I’ve seen him I’am glad we drafted him because I see a player. But IN THAT situation he was way overmatched. He might turn out to be the best C ever but right now today he isn’t. What the answer is is up to Cable I know what I would do. But it’s his call and he better get it fixed, because that was disasterous. I don’t blame Veldheer I blame Cable………period
September 15th, 2010 at 11:49 am
raider nation you guys r crazy talking bout getting rid of guys dmac and campbell, calm down there going to be okay. plus dmac played well the only brightspot.
the o line needs fixing
September 15th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Al Davis banged OJ’s wife?
September 15th, 2010 at 11:55 am
If DHB had signed with Titans 10 days ago and played in that game on Sunday, he would have been wide open in the giant void created by #33, #37 and #24! He would have had 6 catches or more! Most QB that play Oakland don’t even have to check down-unless they are a left handed QB. But in their natural throwing motion they look to there right. What they see is #37, and they think, “Wow, look at all that space between my receiver and the DB!” Then they throw the ball directly at #37 and wait for their receiver to intercept it. #37 gave up 3 TD’s last game, and then #33 was pivotal in giving up 3 TD Sunday. I guess this week it will be #24’s turn to give up 3 TD’s? Ever team game plans: All passing plays go to the right flat, up the right seam or fly up the sideline. Maybe one play is designed to go left.”
September 15th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
As far as Dmac. He is great running back. The problem was injury but even more than that was coaching! I posted before the game, “Don’t be surprised if DMac has a good game. If he does it will not be because coach Cable planned it that way. It will be because Cable is out of options, due to injury to Bush! The situation presented itself, therefore NO CREDIT goes to TC. Look at how many touches CJ got before he broke a big one. If the OC gives DMac as many touches as CJ get’s, don’t be surprised if he has a few GREAT RUNS! Absent that one great run, CJ was just another running back (You can give CREDIT TO THE RUN DEFENSE). Fisher is a REAL head coach and he is sooo much better than TC. Cable is an O-LINE COACH. It is just a matter of time before everyone has to admit that and send him back to where he came from. He is just a resistor on a circuit board. He is NOT a CPU. Even priest is going to admit it.
September 16th, 2010 at 4:21 am
Everybody needs to ease off of DHB. He is TRYING! He worked hard in the offseason and had all those great practices against backup players. Hes also on pace to establish new career highs in receptions and receiving yards, so give the guy a break! Al Davis compared him to Lance Alworth, thats good enough for me!
DHB is oww-sum!!!! 23 million well spent.
September 16th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
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