Slide show from Raiders’ victory over the Rams
By Jon Becker
Sunday, September 19th, 2010 at 11:44 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Here’s a sample of what our photographers captured today during the Raiders’ home opener against St. Louis:
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September 19th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Numero Uno
September 19th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
I met Jason Campbell in Nashville last week when I flew there to watch the game and even then his demeanor was calm. I definitely like Bruce’s style and think he should start for our team
September 19th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
What was Campbell supposed to do give you a pep talk?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:02 am
will be interesting to see how good we can be when we get the rest of our team back. gallery chaz bush on offense, seymour WMC goethel on defense. if we make the right personnel moves NOW with the proper rotation of subs then we can really do some things. alot of point left on the board.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:13 am
They’ll be pretty good when Bush comes back because he brings a lot to the table. But this is a process like the coaches are saying. I just a 4-4 record at midseason then we have areal chance at the division. DHB and Murphy are finall starting to show signs that they can carry the load at WR with JLH in at slot. That is a good passing attack.
But I wnat tos seee DMC continue to make a impact on the passing game. Just keep getting better each week.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Priest,you are probably correct about Veldheer moving to center.One of the scenarios I had was it sounded like an AD move.The other was Cable wanted the 5 best Olinemen playing and had to decide who hurt the team more-Satele or Henderson-so he went with benching Satele 1st.After the 1st game I believe he realized our weak link was Henderson so therefore V was put back at LT.But you have to admit,moving V to center sounds like something Davis would approve of.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Picture #9-hey ref.,ever heard of face guarding?Here is a perfect example and it is illegal.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Sure I think he would and did, but I don’t think he suggested it. He knows the coaches have to get these players to play well if he’s telling them what to do with them how can they. He might as well coach them himself. It’s hard enough to do that job with out that. I think they do what they think they need to do to win and as long as they win he’s fine with it.
If your stumbling around and not getting the best out of players that’s when he wants to know what your objective is. He doesn’t coach for them they have to do that, or he’ll fire them.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:33 am
I don’t know Priest,I could see him suggesting it.I’m sure he and Cable discuss things and I can imagine Cable saying he believes V is one of the 5 best linemen and Davis saying well lets try him here.I’m not saying that is what happened but I could see it playing out that way.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Why do you think he would do that?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:36 am
Because he wants to win and help out any way he can.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:39 am
Don’t you believe he makes suggestions?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:45 am
Well I know he does, but it’s a very difficult line to tred when you’re telling coaches where to play players. I’ve known him to be very upset as to how a player is being utilized yet let them his coaches do it. I’ve seen coaches refuse to play players he ants them to play.
He is so knowledgeable that people think he demands things that he doesn’t because they’ll hear the coach say how much he talks to them and how knowledgeable he is and people assume that everything the coach does is dictated by him. You have to prove competence and self sufficience to coach for him. What he demands is why’s and wherefores he wants to know why you did it the way you did especially if it didn’t work.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Lefty12
most of what Mr davis does is done in the offseason once the season starts he wants them to get it done. The thought that he interfers during the season comes from the media because they know how much he knows.
What you see happening during the season is 98% the coaches he evaluates them at the end of the season to see if they agree and he scrutinizes them mostly then. They’re way to busy during the season.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Caption in the picture is wrong, Huff is 24, not Rout.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Cable has said he wants to learn from him.Can’t you picture during one of their talks him saying something to the effect that if you think he is one of the top 5 why not try him here.Or Cable saying he is one of the top 5 what do you think of trying him here and he says sounds ok,lets give it a shot.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:54 am
I’ve been in the Lockeroom after games when he cmes in there to see how the players are feeling or reacting to the game. But he let’s the coaches do their thing.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:56 am
But that’s in the offseason mostly b4 the draft and FA to determine what players to bring in or move. Mr Davis is heavy into the biulding of the team and personnel moves. All of which happens in the offseason.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Well,its late,I think I’ll call it a night.It sure is a lot nicer after a win,but I imagine a lot of biotching will start in the morning when all the expert GMs check in.Nite Priest.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Nite Left!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:15 am
Nice suplex RO, dont blame the 15 yard penalty he took for helping the Rams to score their 2nd TD…there was a couple knuckle head T.Kelly penalties before the suplex, how many times does he almost throw games away by losing his discipline?? saw L.Houston cussing him out..apart from that series and 1st quarter the D was ok
props to Dmac for laying out Dahl and running low and hard every play,now your a weapon not a target
props to the whole offence after Bruce entered the game
good week for everyone GO RAIDERSSSSS
September 20th, 2010 at 1:23 am
For true fans how missed the game, here is the link.
http://gamerewind.nfl.com/nflgr/servlets/inmarket?id=OAK&icampaign=OAK_Blackout_w1_ROS
September 20th, 2010 at 2:16 am
Liking what I see. Cable ditching the Davis philosophy and getting us back to Kiffin’s game plan. And, we’re getting results. We bench the Davis prodigy and put in the QB that Gruden drafted (so much for Gruden not being able to draft…), and suddenly things are clicking. Hope Al doesn’t step in and screw it up.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:27 am
@Raiders4eve That link isn’t working for me. Does it work for you? I’ve been trying since midnight with no luck!!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:50 am
Hey Priest:
Your post#10 on the last thread was a great post.
My thoughts exactly.
September 20th, 2010 at 3:08 am
We made very hard work out of beating a very poor team.Happy with the win but not with the performance.
September 20th, 2010 at 3:14 am
LMN….
Bad day for you yesterday.Only 1 win out of 3.I hope the Raiders win cheers you up a bit.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Sure feels good after a win! NOW is the time that the coaches have to od their job.
No slaps on the back come Monday. It should be about fixing problems. They should look at this game against Arizona like they are the underdog!
Again, game plan for this week…stop the doggone run and let Derek Anderson beat you.
Nnamdi should be assigned to Larry Fitzgerald all game. I don’t care about scheme here…Nnamdi shut that guy down all the damn day, coupled with a stout run defense equals victory.
Keep the same conservative short passing game…limit/eliminate the 7-step and let Gradkowski hit the slants and quick comebacks….
Going 2-1 would be huge.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:29 am
Also,
Jason Campbell needs to be released. There should be no more QB controversey. Let Gradkowski prepare as the starter with no nonsense in the background.
$4.5M is too much for a backup anyway and Kyle Boller can do the job.
Re-sign that kid from Hawaii and let him develop
September 20th, 2010 at 5:31 am
Gradkowski should be given the remainder of the season:
1. Jason Campbell has proven he can’t play at this level
2. We need to see how GRadkowski plays against the better teams who have had a chance to gameplan him
3. We also need to know whether Gradkowski is:
-The next rags to riches story like Kurt Warner
or
-The next Shaun Hill/JT O’Sullivan/Jon Kitna
September 20th, 2010 at 5:39 am
A wins a win,but this was against the worst team in the nfl,i guess this could be termed a “bad win”. Cable still appears to be totally clueless. The o-line is a shambles and thats supposed to be his strength–I hope things will improve as the season goes on,i know he is not on the field but cable has to prepare this team better than this. That Tight-end Meyers has the droppsies,he was doing that in preseason games too.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:45 am
The atmosphere was electric, we were the twelfth man on the field! I believe it was us (raider nation) that won that game!
Now we just gotta go to phoenix and do the same…and win!
September 20th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Rockstar,
This Kirk-McClain debate is getting interesting.
Run D, Jags are 21st and we are the same still, at 29th.
Total Defense, they are 29th, we are 11th.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:13 am
JerryMac, You missed this,
From Tafur: Raiders added a sentence to Cable quote sheet: “This doesn’t mean Jason Campbell is replaced for rest of the season.” He didn’t say that.
My view the “Raiders” is Al Davis.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Inactives:
Michael Bush
Robert Gallery
Richard Seymour
Walter McFadden
Hiram Eugene
Travis Goethel
Chaz Schilens
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the Raiders won a football game without these guys!
gotta give props to a few of my boys: Darren McFadden, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Michael Huff & John Henderson
I said that Jason Campbell was better than Bruce Gradkowski. I was wrong
Tommy Kelly & Stanford Routt came to play yesterday, despite the stupid penalties so props to Jhill for that. Didn’t see much of McClain besides that bodyslam, which I know got the crowd & defense fired up … while the Rams marched down for a TD!
Veldheer & McClain both still have a LONG ways to go imo
Satele & Loper played well. Walker & Carlisle not too bad. We still don’t have a Left Tackle. one could argue that Mario Henderson played better in the second half, but we know that was all Bruce with his mobility and quick release.
I still saw too many drops! Heyward-Bey, Murphy, Miller, Myers
pretty tight coverage by Branch on that last Rams score. just a good throw & catch imo
LOVED that big hit by Stevie Brown on special teams. loved it!
Darren McFadden = DB Killer. lowered the BOOM! on thier strong safety and took him out of the series. then knocked the mouthpeice out of OJ Atogwe
Where are all the DMAC haters ???? no injuries, no fumbles, he’s breaking tackles and looking like a starting RB out there
Dell, do the right thing and trade him to Dakota for his backup kicker or something. the only reason you grabbed him was trade bait for Dakota. now that he’s producing you back down on your word? not cool brother
September 20th, 2010 at 6:14 am
I hate to let all the air out of the balloon but I wont be surprised if J Campbell starts next week. Its a road game against a defense that gave up 41pts, & there wont be any pressure from the crowd to bring in Bruce if Campbell throws a pick or 2. I think the Arizona game will probably be Jason Campbell’s last chance to show he can lead this team to wins, if he fails to do anything other than that, the job will belong to Bruce for the reast of the season.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Dakota and I had one helluva FF matchup. My props to his victory 160.13-154.01. See you in the playoffs Dakota.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:20 am
This Kirk-McClain debate is getting interesting.
Run D, Jags are 21st and we are the same still, at 29th.
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JFB, i’m staying true to my original prediction
I saw Alford & Bryant out there next to Tommy Kelly and Stephen Jackson shredded the interior D-Line as TK was doubled. John Henderson played A LOT in that second half and Jackson was stuffed like a turkey!
for all that about Huff not being able to tackle, shut your collective pieholes. the guy wasn’t even 100 percent this week and I saw him with great coverage and instincts on run plays. He brought down that bruiser Action Jackson solo, twice.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:21 am
John Henderson looked good, and even though they announced Bryant as the starter, John was out there on the first play and was in a lot more than the 15-20 plays they seemed determined to play him.
RoMac still made a few mistakes, but he is clearly very strong against the run and physical. Jackson had 11 carries for 19 yards after the first quarter, and McClain was around the ball just about everyone of those 11 carries.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:22 am
vegas, after todays game we’re still 29th on run defense?
September 20th, 2010 at 6:23 am
my bad…yesterday! I haven’t slept much, just got in to L.A.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:24 am
AZ Cards game is far from being “in the bag”
Fitzgerald & Breaston at WR
QB Derek Anderson is not a rookie
RB Tim Hightower is under-rated
key matchups: Darnell Dockett & Dan Williams versus Raiders interior O-Line
Satele, Carlisle & Loper/Gallery better be ready!
September 20th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Pretty Rick Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 6:14 am
I hate to let all the air out of the balloon but I wont be surprised if J Campbell starts next week. Its a road game against a defense that gave up 41pts, & there wont be any pressure from the crowd to bring in Bruce if Campbell throws a pick or 2. I think the Arizona game will probably be Jason Campbell’s last chance to show he can lead this team to wins, if he fails to do anything other than that, the job will belong to Bruce for the reast of the season.
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I was not a Bruce fan. But I have tremendous respect for production. Its the ONLY thing that matters. Not hype! Not draft status! Not scholarships. The guy produces when asked. This time, he actually looked like a legit QB. There were no blown coverages or seat of your pants throws…he stood in the pocket and delivered the ball in the face of pressue AND hit receivers in tight spaces.
I am not a fan of the giddy up and scramble and play sandlot ball….that stuff runs out of gas real quick…but if Gradkowski can with the way he did yesterday…good on him and lucky for the Raiders.
As for Al Davis starting Campbell against Arizona. If he does that, that might be all for me. I have my opinions, but winning comes 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Gradkowski is the starter unless the owner doesn’t care about winning.
And if he doesn’t care, then why should I
September 20th, 2010 at 6:29 am
r8eray Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 6:22 am
vegas, after todays game we’re still 29th on run defense?
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We lowered our average by 60 ypg, lol.
But yup, still 29th against the run, but #11 overall!!!
Another 100 or so game this weekend and we will be in the low 20’s.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Like I said above. I may end the QB controversey right now and declare Gradkowski the starter for the rest of the year….might release Campbell and his big salary. He just doesn’t play the part.
Again, the Raiders have to get these questions answered
1. How does Gradkowski perform when the opponent gets plenty of tape on him and gameplans him? Haven’t seen that yet.
2. Is Gradkowski a rags to riches story or the next Shaun Hill.
Need to know the answers to these questions come offseason. Will depend on if a QB has to be taken early or trade up.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:30 am
S&B
Bruce completed 50 percent of his passes and threw a pick, just like JCamp. He wasn’t exactly Drew Brees out there
but like John Lynch said, he got it done. The biggest question regarding the great Gradkowski going forward is still DURABILITY
the guy has better leadership skills than Prez BO & Jimmy Carter combined!
September 20th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Rockstar,
Key to winning next week.
1. Stop the doggone run and remove Beanie Wells and Hightower from equation. Make Derek Anderson beat you!
2. Nnamdi blankets Fitzgerald all day
3. Bring the heat to Derek Anderson early
Do those 3 things and the Cards are shut down
September 20th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Bruce’s last throw was a thing of beauty.
3rd and long, facing a rush, and drops a perfectly thrown and timed sideline route to Murphy, who didn’t drop it thankfully.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Rockstar,
I know. That why my post on Gradkowski questions.
I don’t know (and still don’t think) he’s a long-term solution.
But he the best short term solution for now.
I want the team to compete and with this guy…at least they will compete in more games than they don’t.
Campbell doesn’t have it man. Maybe its the playcalling or maybe his teammates don’t like him.
Regardless, they looked worse than 2006 with him in their.
So play the Gradkowski kid and lets get these questions answered!
September 20th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Key to winning next week.
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S&B, i’m expecting another dogfight next week
Raiders win by 3
any thoughts on Darrius Heyward-Bey? I know you were his biggest critic this offseason, despite all the love from Al Davis, the coaches and Jerry Mac
September 20th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Rockstar,
I am glad to see D-HB finally have a decent game. Only took 18 weeks.
THat’s what he’s supposed to do.
Kinda of like the Chris Rock joke about father’s that brag about taking care of your kids…
paraphrasing – “That’s your job man! What do you want….a medal”
September 20th, 2010 at 6:38 am
“their” kids….not “your” kids
September 20th, 2010 at 6:40 am
DHB is on pace for a 50+ catch, 700 yard season.
May be more than what Crabtree does.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Chris Rock is an idiot, but yeah.
I’m glad DHBeast stepped up his game too!
September 20th, 2010 at 6:41 am
May be more than what Crabtree does.
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Divatree is going for 150 yards & 2 TD’s tonight, baby!
September 20th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Chris Rock is indeed a major tool and not very funny.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:43 am
YEAH !!!!
my wife is 30 weeks along
that means our baby is 16 inches long and now weighs 3 pounds …
doesn’t that rock your face off ???
September 20th, 2010 at 6:47 am
I have never been a Vick fan but he looked great yesterday, very quick and elusive. He looked as good as ever because his passing game seems to have improved.
Our last 6 games are very tough. The Mules and Kansas Chitty look much improved
September 20th, 2010 at 6:48 am
The Mules and Kansas Chitty look much improved
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Plunk: the Dolts stomped a mudhole in JAX yesterday too, didn’t they ???
September 20th, 2010 at 6:51 am
JFB
BEY is the man. I bet he smoke those numbers as long as someone can get the ball to him
What a diff Bruce made. JC is horrible. You called it. He plays exactly like you said he would and the game two halftime prediction was on the money.
Amazing
September 20th, 2010 at 6:54 am
RR
Yes they did but we already expect them to be good for 10 wins.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:54 am
What a diff Bruce made. JC is horrible. You called it. He plays exactly like you said he would and the game two halftime prediction was on the money.
Amazing
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Vegas is somehow related to Southwick, Tollner or Hackett
Hmmmm
September 20th, 2010 at 6:57 am
RR
congrats on baby making
I pray the Lord puts a hedge of Angels around your family to protect and direct a safe and healthy delivery.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Hopefully Cable, Jackson, Davis or whoever does the player evaluation realizes that competition should be the rule of the day.
The RAiders were ready to throw another season in the commode to prove a point.
Gotta stop the scholarships man…its not funny anymore.
Clearly Gradkowski is better than Campbell.
Campbell doesn’t even belong in the NFL.
I am embarrassed to say I supported him. Just night and day when they swapped QB yesterday
September 20th, 2010 at 6:57 am
thanks Plunk!
September 20th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Production is ALL that matters….not potential not hope and dreams…production.
If a player produces..he should start.
Not 40x, draft status, free agents, scholarships.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Here’s what coach Tom Cable said after the game, according to Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune: “(I) made the switch at halftime at quarterback, basically to just give the team a lift, felt like we needed to change up a little bit and my job is to win games and do whatever it takes to do that.”
Fair enough.
Here’s the quote distributed by the Raiders from Cable: “Today was about winning the game, it does not necessarily mean Campbell is replaced as the quarterback for the rest of the season.”
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See, this is the type of B.S I am talking about and what fuels the angst against Mr. Davis
September 20th, 2010 at 7:02 am
I’m here to give DMAC credit…the kid has had a great turnaround. Strong running, good ball security and only a few stumbles, mostly on the dirt. Keep it up.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:02 am
RR,
All it took for BsJ to exit the blog was for DMAC to finally be healthy enough to be fed the rock 20 carries a game?
Amen.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:02 am
DHB and Murphy had 6 catches each. Only one each from Campbell. Cable must ask himself why? Must start Bruce until he falters. I want to be 2-1 after Ariz. Not sure if Campbell has the confidence to do it. He seems shell-shocked and I think that is part of the problem. Like Frye and Anderson got in Cleveland.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Awww dam! Spoke too soon.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 7:02 am
I’m here to give DMAC credit…
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SAVED & PRINTED
September 20th, 2010 at 7:04 am
He plays exactly like you said he would and the game two halftime prediction was on the money.
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Had more to do with Campbell than anything else.
Dude is not inspiring at all, and for his strong arm, I have yet to see him do anything with it.
Can’t believe Al gave him a contract extension and a press-release, without ever seeing him play in the regular season!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:04 am
S&B, this is a repost of #34 after I read the Cronicle article:
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 6:13 am
JerryMac, You missed this,
From Tafur: Raiders added a sentence to Cable quote sheet: “This doesn’t mean Jason Campbell is replaced for rest of the season.” He didn’t say that.
My view the “Raiders” is Al Davis.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Trade BsJ for a used pair of underwear.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:05 am
That’s the Heyward-Bey we saw in training camp: Aggressive, catching ball with hands up high and looking to explode out of tackles
From Vittorio tafur
September 20th, 2010 at 7:06 am
See how much better DMAC runs with the new NFL mandated flat hash-marks. No tripping over them. LOL
September 20th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Southwick is one hell of a coach. If he could engineer such an improvement in DMAC in just one offseason… just makes you think.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Regarding the Pain McClain body-slam…..
Was it kind of stupid? Yes.
Probably not the best time for it? Probably.
Do I want him to do it every week? Absolutely not.
But it was his first regular season game at home. Afterwards, the first thing he did was turn to the Black Hole and give them a salute, as if to say, I got your back.
We didn’t lose, and maybe it will light an even bigger fire under him to realize, he is bigger and stronger than just about everyone on offense.
Go get ‘em RoMac!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:08 am
LOL Exla.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Not sure if Campbell has the confidence to do it.
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I don’t think it’s a confidence issue with JCamp. he doesn’t get the ball out or make decisions quick enough for this crummy O-Line. not great pocket awareness either. quite a few “what were you thinking?” throws out there in the 1st half. DHB had 2 steps on his man streaking down the sideline and JCamp overthrew him 3 times, twice out of bounds
the Rams secondary was awful (as I mentioned last week). with Bruce starting that entire game and fewer drops we could have easily hung 35 points on them yesterday
September 20th, 2010 at 7:09 am
From PFT just posted:
The Raiders now write Tom Cable’s post-game quotes for him
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 20, 2010 9:03 AM ET
In a day full of benched quarterbacks, there was no more surprising move than Tom Cable’s switch to Bruce Gradkowski at halftime of Oakland’s win over St. Louis.
After all, Jason Campbell was the guy Al Davis compared to Jim Plunkett and awarded a contract extension to. The Raiders only trailed 7-3 at halftime. The switch worked, but the quarterback controversy is just starting.
Here’s what coach Tom Cable said after the game, according to Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune: “(I) made the switch at halftime at quarterback, basically to just give the team a lift, felt like we needed to change up a little bit and my job is to win games and do whatever it takes to do that.”
Fair enough.
Here’s the quote distributed by the Raiders from Cable: “Today was about winning the game, it does not necessarily mean Campbell is replaced as the quarterback for the rest of the season.”
You’ll notice that’s, um, not the same quote. According to McDonald, at no point did Cable say anything so strong about Campbell’s future. Cable did say: “I’ll worry about all that tomorrow, really. I want to go look at it. But today was about winning this game, what did it take to do that, that was the right choice, obviously, and it worked out, and Bruce came in and gave us a lift.”
McDonald has forgotten more about the Raiders than we’ll ever know. He speculates to start his post-game wrap that perhaps Cable’s job was on the line Sunday. Already.
There were a lot of positives for the Raiders to take from the contest, even if they only beat the Rams by two points. Darrius Heyward-Bey (80 yards) had his best game as a pro. They dominated total yardage and won a game they absolutely needed.
But you don’t have to be a “Raider hater” for this all to be familiar. There is coaching controversy; there is mystery over who is calling the shots; there is a quarterback debate.
Above all, there is Raiders drama.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Bruce Gradkowski drove the team for 10 points his first two series after starter Jason Campbell was yanked at halftime. Darren McFadden was even better than he was last week, running hard 30 times for 145 yards. Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey had the best game of his career, and he and Louis Murphy were legitimate play-makers in the second half. We can’t grade them any higher because the offensive line is still a hot mess. Cable can’t really think rotating left tackles is the answer. Campbell looked jittery in the first half, and if not for a roughing the passer late, the Rams were starting to figure out Gradkowski.
The Raiders did a nice job blitzing Sam Bradford early – especially loved the blitz by both safeties that resulted in a Tyvon Branch sack – and then sitting back in coverage when he had to throw late. Lamarr Houston and Kamerion Wimbley also had sacks, and Trevor Scott had numerous pressures. John Henderson, Rolando McClain and Co. also did a nice job shutting down Steven Jackson.
Sebastian Janikowski made three of four field-goal attempts, and Quentin Groves and Michael Huff had big hits on coverage teams. Don’t forget Johnnie Lee Higgins’ 53-yard punt return.
Benching your new starting quarterback – who you have been hyping since you traded for him – was a shocking and debatable move. Especially since Oakland was only down 7-3 to a team that has lost 27 of 28 games. You have no confidence in Jason Campbell to come back from that? But the move worked. The crowd loved it, and there is no arguing Gradkowski provided a spark. The defense was much better at playing together plugging gaps than it was a week ago, so the staff gets credit for that, as well as for confusing rookie quarterback Sam Bradford. Rotating left tackles? We don’t think that one’s going to win Cable Coach of the Year.
Things looked really bleak at halftime, but Gradkowski and the defense turned things around and did just enough to beat arguably the worst team in the league by two points in the home opener. But a win is a win is a win.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/19/SPDL1FGDND.DTL#ixzz104xfjDMV
September 20th, 2010 at 7:13 am
OAKLAND, CALIF. • After an inauspicious start that included two sacks in his first five plays, Sam Bradford and the Rams’ offense got to work. Bradford completed nine of 11 passes in the first half for 119 yards, a touchdown and a stellar passer rating of 142.0.
On the ground, Steven Jackson churned out 67 first-half rushing yards on 14 carries for 4.8 yards a carry. It all added up to only a 7-3 halftime lead, but that was much better than what happened in the second half of what deteriorated into a 16-14 loss for the Rams (0-2) against the Oakland Raiders (1-1).
Bradford completed only two of his first 10 passes in the second half. And Jackson managed only 8 yards on five carries after halftime. After dominating time of possession the week before against Arizona, the Rams had the ball for only 7 minutes, 2 seconds (out of 30 minutes) in the second half.
What happened to the offense?
“I don’t know,” coach Steve Spagnuolo said. “We didn’t run the ball as effectively, and I think that changes everything. Now you’re in relatively unmanageable second and third downs, and that’s a pretty fast (Oakland) defense. And all of a sudden that speed gets turned on and that makes it tough.”
Jackson said Oakland came out with only seven men in the box, almost daring the Rams to run the football early.
“The first half, we had some very favorable running formations, things that we were able to take advantage of, that we practiced during the week,” Jackson said.
But the Raiders committed an extra defender to stopping the run in the second half, putting eight men in the box.
“Second half, obviously Oakland made some adjustments,” Jackson said. “And we just couldn’t get things going.”
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_8dc57b1e-dbe4-540a-b167-78333c4a840c.html
September 20th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Bo, nice post.
Now we know that the Raiders made an adjustment in the second half.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Regarding the Pain McClain body-slam…..
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JFB:
first of all, he slammed a guy about the size of Nick Miller. It’s not like he bodyslammed Steven Jackson!
he gave the Rams 15 yards and extra motivation. the very next play was a 20 yard pass to Amendola, clearly unfazed by the slam. the drive ended in a TD and cut our lead to just 2 points
he needs to keep his emotions in check. We had enough stupid penalties yesterday than to have to worry about some rookies bravado
September 20th, 2010 at 7:18 am
A nice article for KoolKell:
Are NFL Head Coaches Benching Black QBs Faster Than White QBs?
…The point is that many NFL head coaches seem quick to pull their black quarterbacks if they don’t play well and replace them with a white quarterback, and let that white quarterback play out of a bad game.
In the case of Oakland Raiders Head Coach Tom Cable, he surprised everyone by pulling Campbell at halftime, and saying to Bruce Gradkowski “Go and win this game for us.” That public statement was frankly boneheaded, because Coach Cable sent the message to Campbell that he has no real confidence in him, just two games into the season on a new team and in a new system.
Cable should have not just given Campbell the chance to play into the game, but had his coaching staff coach him out of his slump. That’s what they get paid to do, or at least should be able to do. The Raiders won by two points, and Campbell wasn’t doing a bad job: he was 8 of 15 for 87 yards, and threw just one interception in the first half.
In the Rams game Sunday, Bruce Gradkowski was 11 of 22, 50 percent versus 53 percent for Campbell. Bruce had one touchdown, yes, but one interception too. In other words, there was not much difference between Campbell and Gradkowski, yet the Raiders didn’t give Campbell a chance to win the game and Coach Cable throws him under the bus.
Now, because the Raiders won by just two point, there will be an irrational, emotional look at the situation and some will say Bruce should start on the basis of one game. The fact is, no one knows if Campbell could not have rallied the Raiders and himself to win, because they didn’t give him a chance to do so.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?entry_id=72685#ixzz104y8iH5Z
September 20th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Jesus, that article isn’t worth the cyber-space it was posted on.
50 percent to 53%??? Who gives a flying crap??
How about 13 points compared to 3!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Kirk Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Bo, nice post.
Now we know that the Raiders made an adjustment in the second half
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Raiders er Al Davis.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:24 am
here’s the funny part … Hue Jackson runs the offense
Hue Jax pulled Camp for Grads and brought in Boller (not Smith) from Baltimore
Cable doesn’t really make decisions anymore, does he?
September 20th, 2010 at 7:24 am
http://www.firecable.com
September 20th, 2010 at 7:25 am
sorry,
http://www.firecablenow.com
September 20th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Hue Jackson prefers white QB’s
bwahahahahaha!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Now where is Randy now that Cable needs someone to hit?
September 20th, 2010 at 7:30 am
didn’t Hue Jax bench Byron Leftwich for Joey Harrington or Chris Redman in Atlanta ???
he had Patrick Ramsey & Tim Hasselbeck at Washington.
Carson Palmer at USC
Hue Jax comes in and JaWalrus is out.
this is hilarious!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Exla,
Wow, great FF game! You would have smoked all the other players. That happened to me a couple of times last year. Tough luck bro.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Just to refresh everyone’s recollection:
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON MCFADDEN LIST:
Lefty12
M Lonetree
Priesttj (f.k.a. Blackholepriest)
Bo Schebechler Jackson
Oakglenn (Seymour Bush and so many others)
The Big Banana
Nnamdi21
OFL71
Kirk
JT
Raiderduck
SnB
Scottish Raider
los raiders de don rober
Sweep the leg
Indiana Raider
Djohnnyg
DarthPirate
JB
Vegas Raider
LA to TheBay ( Keeper of the Faith status revoked)
mack-madden
Hairy Bush
RaiderRon
morilla
No Mas Diamante
inonewordraider
SteveAlford21
ELWAYs TEETH
Richard Bentley
COW
RaiderfanNY
the_big_one_of_83
SR Raider
hwnrdr
Lowdown_in_Beijing
Zymurge
Florida Pete
Exla (too many McFadden trip jokes)
THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST:
Dakota
Br1en (a.k.a. Return of whatever he is called)
Jhill
r8dr4lfe21
Chris in NY
Dell
Up Locomotive Engineer
AZ Raider2
DMAC
SnB offense defense specialteams
ny-raider
DKnight007
Hot Shot
On the beach in Cancun
BigTed707
Rockstar
September 20th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Bo,
you still want to trade DMC?
September 20th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Who got game balls and what was the locker room like?
I give a game ball to TC (I predicted he would get one) for scratching his balls with his pimp hand and making the call to bring in superbruce
September 20th, 2010 at 7:49 am
I didnt make the keeper of the faith list : (
I guess I did not lead enough cheers for DMAC like I do for everyone else
September 20th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Its a little early to actually rue the day Dakota, although I have always stated that I would like to.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Do it again McClain!
Body slam Larry Fitz!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Funny thing is, for all we know Al may have made the Bruce call, heck maybe even Hue made the call.
ATTENTION JERRY
Find out who made the call
September 20th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Some of that stuff they do on Sport Science really shows you how amazing pro atheletes are.
They just did Vernon Davis
September 20th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Chump Baily left the stadium on crutches
September 20th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Raider O Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Bo,
you still want to trade DMC?
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Only for the rights to Denard Robinson!
September 20th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Plunketthead,
I am sorry if I missed your McFadden support. You may appeal the decision by providing to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Keepers of the Faith (me) form DMAC-#45937, showing THREE examples of comments supporting McFadden dated prior to September 9th, 2010.
Upon submission and verification of said comments, your name may be added to the Keepers of the Faith list, subject to approval by me of course.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Go Spartans too!
Could the Rapists actually go 0-11?
September 20th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Michael Vick says
“I’m 10 times better than I was four years ago,” Vick said. “I’ve learned so much about the position, about being a complete quarterback, from [coach] Andy [Reid] and [offensive coordinator] Marty [Mornhinweg]. How to stay active back there, how to make good decisions, or they’ll be down my throat. I like that. It’s something I need.”
September 20th, 2010 at 7:59 am
I have never been a Vick fan but I wish Al had gone after him then JC
It sure is easy being a monday morning GM
September 20th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Dakota,
not much ruing going on around here.
don’t rightly care who carries the ball, who the QB is, who the left tackle is or who catches the passes…as long as a “W” is the result.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:05 am
LMAO Dakota.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Sorry, I forgot the Pedophiles actually beat Purdue.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Bo,
The Bucks D is going to destroy that kid!!
Go Bucks!!!
Beat Mich AGAIN!!!
The OSU > Mich!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:11 am
“They called my number and I just said I’m just going to do my thing, go out and have fun,” Gradkowski said. “We did that the second half.”
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Jhill, the great Gradkowski stole your line!
“just a player doing my thang”
September 20th, 2010 at 8:12 am
He’s a PLAYA !!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:12 am
O, you would have to beat Michigan about 15 more times to even out the series record. Good luck wif dat…
September 20th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Dakota,
DMc having a one hundred yard game every two years isn’t going to make anyone forget Gale Sayers or Walter Payton.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Hmmmmmm
I doubt I have the skills or patience to go back and find stuff like that unless theres a easy search I do not know about short of sifting through every blog and hope I get lucky.
Instead I subject myself to the wisdom of the keeper of the list with a few notes.
1) Surely the Keeper of the list would have put me on the no faith list if I had bad mouthed DMAC
2) Keeper of the list is well aware that I am a “fan” of all of the team and while I may join in and make a joke trying to be funny now and then, I very rarely bad mouth any parts of the team. (JC excluded) He really has looked bad in 6 quarters. As a matter of fact I go to the opposite extreme even so far as predicting 56 – 6 wins against top ten teams.
3) Keeper of the list and myself do not say much to one another out of respect or maybe just because we are wise enough to not engage each other in useless banter. All that being true, I admit I did not go out of my way to get on “your” list. I also admit to being little immature as well as having many other faults.
Theres more but my brain needs a break
September 20th, 2010 at 8:14 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/20/rams-raiders-one-liners/
September 20th, 2010 at 8:16 am
And here is a DMAC rant
Sportscenter and the rest of them blow.
Talking about Dez Bryant getting a punt return in a losing effort
while DMAC has had two fantastic weeks in a row and helped lead the team to victory and theres no mention of his game.
We would not have won without him pulling the load.
Game ball to the Little Rock Gangster!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Even without Gallery, Bush & Schilens …
Oakland topped 400 yards in offense for the first time since Oct. 23, 2005, against Buffalo
nice job Bruce!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Don’t worry Dakota. My team will teach the preppies a lesson!!
Operation neutered wolverine has started! lol
September 20th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Nice… we can all step away from the ledge for a week. Until JC starts next week and we look aweful against a team we should be manhandling…
September 20th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Defensive adjustments: The Rams’ Steven Jackson was on pace for 220 yards rushing after the first quarter. Then, nothing.
“The first half, we had some favorable running formations,” Jackson said. “They went in and made some adjustments … and were able to establish themselves in the second half.”
Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said it’s like a puzzle.
“The thing with us is, when we figure it out with the run game, it’s over,” he said. “We can fix it. It’s just a matter of us figuring it out, sooner than later. So moving forward, that’s a place where we can improve.”
-SF Gate
September 20th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Maybe Cable wanted Gradkowski all along.
Wasn’t Gradkowski’s chest injury during OTAs before the draft?
And nobody knew exactly how he would respond to rehab for knees.
Maybe Al pulled the trigger on Campbell not knowing if Gradkowski would be able to perform?
Who knows?
I am a Campbell supporter but you have to go with the hot hand. Clearly that belongs to Doc B.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:19 am
While Oakland players didn’t want to give Bruce Gradkowski too much credit (because for all they know Jason Campbell could still be the starting quarterback), Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said, “(Gradkowski) was a good move by their coaches. Good move. He’s obviously a mobile guy and he executed the offense pretty good. They came out obviously with the intent to throw the football. They did a nice job.”
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur
September 20th, 2010 at 8:20 am
O, Mich was neutered 2 seasons ago…but now their nads have GROWN BACK! Denard had 500+ yards ON HIS OWN against the Foldin’ Domers!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Heres something different
Lady gaga “performed” at the city of brothely love and concert goers were asked about Vick/Kolb
Cute girls, drunk and funny
http://www.the700level.com/2010/09/sports-blogger-asks-lady-gaga-fans-eagles-quarterback-should-be-vick-or-kolb.html#more
September 20th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Go Spartans too!
Could the Rapists actually go 0-11?
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MSU Coach Dantonio had a mild heart attack and was hospitalized yesterday morning. Minor damage and they inserted a stent. Out indefinitly.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Preppie,
History will nor help your preppies, and who cares who won in the 50’s and 60’s?!
The OSU will beat Mich again!! How many times is that preppie? 7, 8, or 9?! Hard to remember! We are going to make it a decade!!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Gotta stop the scholarships man…its not funny anymore.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:23 am
neutered wolverine?
You just have one to worry about. Neuter the QB otherwise the big house rocks
September 20th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Together, DHB and Louis Murphy combined for 12 catches for 171 yards in the win.
“I felt like those two guys really grew today,” coach Tom Cable said. “We went to ‘em a number of times and they answered. I just think that’s part of that confidence and that growth that you get, and hopefully we’ll just continue to ascend and we’ll get more out of them as we go.”
On a 33-yard catch in the third quarter, Heyward-Bey caught a short hitch and made one defender miss before outrunning two more down the sideline.
“The second half, we went out and played like the way we’ve been playing in practice,” Heyward-Bey said. “Just trying to make routine catches and make the big plays when they were there. … Me and Louis came to play. We talked about that we need to make plays for the team to win. It showed today. Next week we got to do it again.”
-SF Gate
September 20th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Typical preppie with Mich education!
Nads do NOT grow back! You are a Neutrted Wolverine! Get over it!!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Jason Campbell = Aaron Brooks.
Clear enough now?
September 20th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Branch = 5 TDs
Pass coverage is TERRIBLE.
In case you haven’t noticed, he’s being TARGETED each week!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:27 am
the Raiders just won a football game for the first time in 9 months and you guys are talking abouts “nads” and college football ???
this place is a Zoo!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Veldheer getting put on his back by a DB was SAD!
Move Gallery back to LT!
Loper was SOLID as LG yesterday!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Veldheer getting put on his back by a DB
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when? I don’t remember that!
Loper was solid though
September 20th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Trade DMAC for a neutered Ohio monkeye!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:31 am
J,
In case you haven’t noticed, Branch is the best SS on the roster.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Loper can play for Carlisle if Gallery is healthy. Needs now are RT and then C.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Anyone notice that McFadden was kept in for pass protection because our o-line sucks azz?
Too bad….he would have had 200+ total yards at least.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:33 am
4) I am a big Bey fan and I did not give up on Jaaddict untill about halfway through last season.
I still support TC & Al.
5) Why would someone like me give up on the fourth overall pic after two years when he was injured with turf toe in his first or second game with turf toe. TT is known for keeping players out for over a year. Then numbnuts lance actually played DMAC the next game with TT. WE are lucky we did not lose DMAC forever. I would be madder then hell at the org that did that to me. But Lance wanted to be fired and he did not care about the future of a 21 year old kid. He was willing to ruin DMAC’s life to poke Al in the ribs.
6) I am more or less on all the other lists from AL & Tom to Bey. I never give up on rookies untill they have had three years at the minimum.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Anyone notice that McFadden was kept in for pass protection because our o-line sucks
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I did. he’s actually a pretty good blocker too!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Branch is the best SS on the roster.
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We are in BIG trouble then!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:36 am
RRS,
How did you see the game?
September 20th, 2010 at 8:38 am
We don’t have neutrted monkeys in the great state of OHIO. All our monkeys have their nads, and that’s why your females love us.
We are the humping monkeys with fully functioning nads! Get over it!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:38 am
he’s being TARGETED each week!
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every DB not named Asomugha or Huff will be targeted each week man. calm down
do you expect QB’s to just have 5 pass attempts against our excellent secondary? it will be tested, especially if big John Henderson gets as many snaps in as he did yesterday!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Plunketthead Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Hmmmmmm
I doubt I have the skills or patience to go back and find stuff like that unless theres a easy search I do not know about short of sifting through every blog and hope I get lucky.
Instead I subject myself to the wisdom of the keeper of the list with a few notes.
1) Surely the Keeper of the list would have put me on the no faith list if I had bad mouthed DMAC
2) Keeper of the list is well aware that I am a “fan” of all of the team and while I may join in and make a joke trying to be funny now and then, I very rarely bad mouth any parts of the team. (JC excluded) He really has looked bad in 6 quarters. As a matter of fact I go to the opposite extreme even so far as predicting 56 – 6 wins against top ten teams.
3) Keeper of the list and myself do not say much to one another out of respect or maybe just because we are wise enough to not engage each other in useless banter. All that being true, I admit I did not go out of my way to get on “your” list. I also admit to being little immature as well as having many other faults.
Theres more but my brain needs a break
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Hmmm, something in the back of my mind says we had a conversation regarding Tom Cable a few weeks ago, and McFadden popped up in a negative light….
September 20th, 2010 at 8:39 am
How did you see the game?
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Jhill: I didn’t have to watch this one on-line
it was televised. I live in Missouri, remember?
St Louis Rams = St Louis, MO
September 20th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Morning,
Here’s the link to Bruce Almighty’s postgame pc. Click on Cable’s conf and skip to 1:28 mark. This is what a leader sounds like.
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010091910/2010/REG2/rams@raiders#tab:watch
September 20th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Raiders notes: Special hits get Raiders, fans fired up
Christopher Chung / Press Democrat Raiders linebacker Quentin Groves levels St. Louis Rams kickoff returner Mardy Gilyard during their game in Oakland on Sunday.
As much energy as Bruce Gradkowski brought to the Raiders on Sunday, as much pride as the defense took in shutting down Steven Jackson, it was special teams that really got the crowd pumped.
Three big hits in the second half had the Coliseum rocking, including a pair in the fourth quarter — Michael Huff lying in wait for the Rams’ Mardy Gilyard and dumping him on a kickoff, and Stevie Brown clubbing Danny Amendola on a punt.
But the whopper was the creation of Quentin Groves, who raced downfield on a third-quarter kickoff and obliterated Gilyard at the 17-yard line. The Raiders had just grabbed their first lead at 13-7, and when Gilyard got up wobbly the crowd went crazy. It got even crazier when they showed replays on the big board.
“It fires everybody up,” coach Tom Cable said. “A couple of those hits now, it’s like a train hit somebody. That was big time. Again, I think that the message this week was how hard are you willing to play to succeed, and I think that was just another example of those things we’re trying to get done.”
Groves’ teammates were effusive. Wide receiver Louis Murphy said, “It amps me up.”
Grove acknowledged that his hit sparked the crowd, but he didn’t get a good look at it. He was engaged with a blocker when he ran into Gilyard, and was too busy high-fiving the other cover men to catch the initial replay.
“I seen the guard try to block me, so I pressed the guard,” Groves said. “And I seen the returner, said, ‘Oh, I gotta take a shot.’ So I took the shot.”
The paid attendance of 48,396 was lowest for a Raiders home opener since Sept. 13, 1998, when 40,545 showed up to watch the Chiefs.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:43 am
it was televised. I live in Missouri, remember?
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Ahhh
September 20th, 2010 at 8:43 am
J,
Why worry about SS when our offense can’t score, our OL can’t block, and our QB is killing the team, and you want to worry about our SS situation?!
We have more important things to worry about:
1- OL
2- QB
3- DL
4- Coaching
5- STs
September 20th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Reading these postings , we are a team who hasnt done anything yet. DMC has run on two teams and one was the rams. I myself just cant get so overly excited . We almost lost that game and all I could think about when grads threw that int was this post because Id rather be wrong that right. Its all about the raiders returning to greatness and beating badly the top 10 teams. Thank god for the flags that saved us. What would we all be saying if it wasnt for those flags that kept the clock going. Maybe I am wrong about jason but I cant shake that bruce might not be anything but a short ball thrower and once teams game plan for him as a starter and start daring him to go over the cover 2 coverage what will we all be saying then. There is a bigger picture and its the raiders returning to greatness . The reason bruce worked so well is the team went to slants and short ball less drop backs. The raiders have a a problem and thats will they continue to try to be what AL davis and teh raiders have always been . RUN HARD AND PLAY ACTION for deep ball. Wi ll we change our way of playing because of lack of offensive line . Notice the giants how they have played over the last several years. Its OUR philosphy. HArd run deep play action pass . They have the offensive line to protect there qb. We ll all see how it will play out as the real teams come out. Id rather be wrong and appolgize to all the bruce and DMC guys on here.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:45 am
The paid attendance of 48,396 was lowest for a Raiders home opener since Sept. 13, 1998
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WOW!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:45 am
I expect to see our S making plays against the pass. Especially if he is getting beat for TDs every week. Where is the offset?
September 20th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Jacoby Ford didn’t do much, did he?
We could have got better kick returns from Rock Cartwright or Nick Miller imo
where’s Thec ???
September 20th, 2010 at 8:47 am
For the record, I was THE first person on here early last season who said, “bench Russell, Gradkowski has enough ability to run a functional offense, see WRs being actually targeted and making catches, that either Frye or Gradkowski would prove that if given a chance”
I was called nuts by a lot of people, but soon enough everyone else seeing Russell continue his free-fall started to see that was very possible.
Then when Bruce and then Frye got starts, it was proven.
So im the original Bruce Gradkowski fanboi.
However…It’s always easier being the back-up. When Bruce is full-time starter, and DC’s are breaking him down, he’ll struggle in games. He’s a little fighter, and best option right now. But we still need a) fix the OL before all else, b) learn from the John Henderson impact and ensure we draft a young up-coming monster run-stuffing NT, c) need a young QB to develop into a franchise QB.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Gradkowski, Baby! Over 400 yards of offense for the first time in ages, 5 passes each to Murphy and DHB, handling the pressure with well timed passes and knowing exactly where he wants to go with the ball.
What’s not to like? Why isn’t this guy starting? His only downfall is his height, as evidenced by the pass over the middle that was tipped and picked.
Oh, and props to you Dakota. Again, pleasantly surprised with DMAC. I am happy to eat crow on that one. Just as long as the Gradkowski haters line up for their serving as well.
“Gotta love the Gradkowski guys!”
September 20th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Yup, I’m with you guys that Branch is way overrated and getting victimized 2 weeks in a row. He gave up both TD’s yesterday.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Oh, and J Hill, you were absolutely right to call me on my statement that there was no drop off from Campbell to Gradkowski. “NONE”. Because I was wrong. You see, Gradkowski is MUCH BETTER than Campbell. LOL
September 20th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Why worry about SS when our offense can’t score, our OL can’t block, and our QB is killing the team, and you want to worry about our SS situation?!
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The offesive issues are solved by starting Gradowski.
Let me ask you a simple question bruh …
Why was the Forte run against us in the pre season such a big deal to you?
September 20th, 2010 at 8:50 am
You and I rarely have convos. Chances are I was throwing a dart, however its your list and in all truthfulness I did not stick up for DMAC as much as I have for Bey
I bet you would have put me on the nofaith list if I had badmouthed DMAC but I did not, other then tossing out a trade him for a flea circus now and then.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Banana,
You and the Gradowski crowd were correct.
Good job!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:52 am
C’mon guys. Pittsburg gamed plan against him last year and he just went over the top for 3 td’s in the 4th qtr. The thing I like about bruce is he aint afraid to put the ball up for a jump ball. Our receivers are bigger and he throws it before the db can turn around. Look at the TD and that final first down. He threw up soft balls and the db couldnt do anything about it.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:52 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Jacoby Ford didn’t do much, did he?
We could have got better kick returns from Rock Cartwright or Nick Miller imo
where’s Thec ???
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I was very disappointed with his effort!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Man, that suplex by McClain was fkn SWEET! Was watching the game with a bunch of Raider fans and we all erupted at that play. Who gives a sh1t about the penalty, that was balls to the wall there.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Dakota Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Just to refresh everyone’s recollection:
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON MCFADDEN LIST:
Lefty12
M Lonetree
Priesttj (f.k.a. Blackholepriest)
Bo Schebechler Jackson
Oakglenn (Seymour Bush and so many others)
The Big Banana
Nnamdi21
OFL71
Kirk
JT
Raiderduck
SnB
Scottish Raider
los raiders de don rober
Sweep the leg
Indiana Raider
Djohnnyg
DarthPirate
JB
Vegas Raider
LA to TheBay ( Keeper of the Faith status revoked)
mack-madden
Hairy Bush
RaiderRon
morilla
No Mas Diamante
inonewordraider
SteveAlford21
ELWAYs TEETH
Richard Bentley
COW
RaiderfanNY
the_big_one_of_83
SR Raider
hwnrdr
Lowdown_in_Beijing
Zymurge
Florida Pete
Exla (too many McFadden trip jokes)
THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST:
Dakota
Br1en (a.k.a. Return of whatever he is called)
Jhill
r8dr4lfe21
Chris in NY
Dell
Up Locomotive Engineer
AZ Raider2
DMAC
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Well now, what do we have here. The list of doubters and the faith.
Let’s see how these doubters sound, with their comments today.
Throw out the argument that it was one game, throw out the argument it was the Rams, Tenn,(had over 100 all purpose yds against Tenn) and on a crappy field in Oakland, dirt that is not even favorable for any angus cows, or you couldn’t grow any thing on that field, DMAC has just begun.
You doubters, just can’t wait for a fumble, he took many hits yesterday and oohlllala, nothing.
My final thought, who on the list of “THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH”, have DMAC on their FFL, just checkin.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:55 am
J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Gradowski
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Who ???
September 20th, 2010 at 8:55 am
It was pretty nice being on the other side of a meltdown. The Lambs started melting away late in the game with penalties.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:55 am
For the record, I was THE first person on here early last season who said, “bench Russell,
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LMFAO!
Amazing how many people are trying to take credit for this.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:56 am
J,
It wasn’t just Fort’s run. (Gore’s run).
2 reasons:
1-It showed me that Huff was still having problems tackling.
2- it showed me that we are still having problems with our front 7.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:56 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:45 am
The paid attendance of 48,396 was lowest for a Raiders home opener since Sept. 13, 1998
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WOW!
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Actually, with a season ticket base (per JerryMac) of 23,000, that was not a bad crowd. Most came to root for Cable’s 10th career coaching win!
Fire Cable!!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Banana,
I see you were on the wrong side of the DMac list though, lol.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:57 am
My final thought, who on the list of “THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH”, have DMAC on their FFL, just checkin.
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Actually, I’m on the doubters list and I drafted DMAC this year for my FF team. lol.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:57 am
who on the list of “THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH”, have DMAC on their FFL, just checkin.
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LOL!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Jhill, go back in the archives baby, i WAS the first person.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:58 am
# J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Banana,
I see you were on the wrong side of the DMac list though, lol.
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lol. Gladly eating crow on that one.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:58 am
It showed me that Huff was still having problems tackling.
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how was Huff’s tackling yesterday, Monkey O?
Huff daddy is a BEAST!
September 20th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Hey Dakota, do you want to start a for or against Gradkowski list? Don’t forget to put you #1 against. LMFAO
September 20th, 2010 at 8:59 am
J,
How is Bruce going to fix the OL problems?!
We may have found a quick fix for our QB situation, but our OL is still a huge problem for this team.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:00 am
J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:52 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Jacoby Ford didn’t do much, did he?
We could have got better kick returns from Rock Cartwright or Nick Miller imo
where’s Thec ???
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I was very disappointed with his effort!
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Jhill
All the respect from me to you, but in this case your wrong. When Ford was in on two occasions in the first half, he beat his man on a post and fly pattern, the ball never arrived, as JC had no time to throw, Ford is clearing out the safety for the underneath pass, they are working him in slowly, be patient.
When your at the game, you see things TV will not show.
Still got your back.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Most came to root for Cable’s 10th career coaching win!
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LOL!
Exla: welcome to 1-1 in FF
i’ll be tied with ya after this MNF game tonight
September 20th, 2010 at 9:00 am
O,
Why don’t you think a big pass play is as bad as a big run? The games count now and Branch has given up 5 big play by himself.
He’s performing as bad as Cable, Henderson, Campbell, Figurs, and Walker, right?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Podunkian Monkey,
I said he was great the last 2 games, and his tackling was improved.
Based on the last 2 games, I think Huff is our best FS and maybe our best S period!
I hope he keeps it up!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:02 am
You know I just have to point out that 3rd and 7 with 3 minutes left in the game and the offense badly needing a first down to keep the Rams O off the field. There was a blitz up the middle where the guy came through untouched. Grads knew exactly where he wanted to go (out to Murphy) and exactly where he needed to place it BEFORE the receiver made his cut. It was right on target and we get the first down. Then DMAC moved the chains one more time to seal the victory.
You know it’s interesting, some folks said “well Manning and Brees couldn’t do anything with this line”. Grads just showed you what a smart effective QB can do even with a bad Oline. And when the defense blitzes, you make them pay! Someone is open!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am
hey now!
langston walker wasn’t that bad yesterday … with the help of a TE or RB
Henderson & Veldheer enlisted the help of Barnes every other play and STILL got beat. by James friggin Hall!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am
How is Bruce going to fix the OL problems?!
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Decisive Mobile Qb’s can help(not fix)leaky OL’s. ex. Vick and Eagles.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Steven Jackson needs glasses. The Raider Defense had multiple fronts in the second half, and did not have eight in the box on every snap. The biggest reason Jackson was stopped in the second half, was John Henderson with help (gulp) from Kelly.
Watch the rewind of the game.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am
My prediction of a 13-6 Rams victory probably would have been pretty accurate without the halftime insertion of Bruce Gradkowsi. He single-handedly brought this team back from the dead, no denying it. His stats were not great, he isn’t Peyton or Brady, but he does seem to give the WR’s more opportunities to make plays, which frees up Miller for more catches in the middle and less people in the box for McFadden. The whole offense just works with him pulling the trigger (at least for now).
It wasn’t a pretty win, but the total yardage gained by the offense and total yards given up by the defense is pretty impressive. There was a flash there of a team that is better than all the teams of the last 7 years.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am
GG Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Jhill, go back in the archives baby, i WAS the first person.
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Sorry!
THE Vegas Raider nka Just Fire Baby is the original Gradowski fan!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:05 am
The biggest reason Jackson was stopped in the second half, was John Henderson with help (gulp) from Kelly.
Watch the rewind of the game.
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Agreed – Print That
September 20th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Morning Peoples!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I honestly hope they don’t bench big John Henderson for Richard Seymour and his gimpy hamstring next week.
we’ll see how inept this coaching staff really is!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Morning Peoples!
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morning DMAC, Nick Miller was active for the first regular season game ever!
results?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:08 am
You know it’s interesting, some folks said “well Manning and Brees couldn’t do anything with this line”.
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Actually, I said they couldn’t do anything with Henderson-Morris-Satele-Carlisle-Green, lol.
Hey man, cut it out! I gave you your props on the Gradowski call.
Besides, I’ve been anti JC every since that punk arsse slide 2yds short of the 1st dn marker. Been saying Gradowski should have been in since then. But of course you know this already.
Don’t make me start going over all the things I’ve been right about, lol!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:08 am
It’s in the archives anyway, early last season. I was the first. I dont normally like to gloat, but i will once in a blue moon.
JFB mighta chipped in after me, definitely he came before the rest of this site.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:09 am
why is it we raider fans on here attack each other for loyalty or a player not living up to his draft status and plays good for two games. And someone calls them out. WERE RAIDERFANS NOT individual player fans. None of these guys are bo jackson marcus or even lower class player ahh Nap Kauffman. Hell T wheatley played better thans some of our RBs. I mean do some of us watch other teams to see how they handle things. I dont think baltimore or the jets would be acting like we are about some of our guys and there track record of play. ???
September 20th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Nick Miller and Ford are youngins, their presence in these games is a combination of desperation by the coaching staff and a strategy of slowly working them into the games. ANY contribution by them is a bonus, beyond just getting experience.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:09 am
props on the Gradowski call
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WHO ???
September 20th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Some of you guys want to blame someone every week. Branch on the first TD was a miscommunication, on his assignment.
This is what I saw after the TD, Branch and Marshall were discussing the play at the commercial. I had my binoculars on them and Branch was explaining to Marshall what happened.
Marshall shook his head in agreement and patted Branch on the side and left.
Maybe Branch didn’t get the word on his assignment or someone else blew there’s.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:10 am
LOL Dell …
Way to be gentle.
I was talking about his efforts on KR though. I thought he was kinda tentative. I want to see someone firing into the hole!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Nick was active?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:11 am
GG: I agree with you
JFB is gonna be 2nd on the list (ridin’ my coattails) for McClain = bust, too
September 20th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Game balls to Loper, DMAC, John Henderson, Quinten Groves.
Groves is really making the adjustment well to Will LB.
He was always in position and agressive to the ball.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:13 am
From the Rams Website:
“Ram’s Reject Gradkowski Slices Ram’s”
– Two years ago, the St. Louis Rams cut quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. On Sunday, Gradkowski sliced away the Rams’ hopes for a victory.
Nice!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:14 am
I never lie btw.
Who I’ve trashed and supported…
Andrew Walter (supported)
Russell (trashed from the start)
McFadden (huge fan of, but I DID lose faith before week 1 reg season, however it was understandable at the time, and i wouldve always treated this year as his final test…Dmac in all my fantasy teams since he was drafted)
DHB i didnt like the pick but i love his attitude and have always and still always support him.
McClain…i wasnt impressed so far, but i always give rookies 2-3 years to prove themselves (except JR).
September 20th, 2010 at 9:15 am
whup whup whup whup whup whup!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:15 am
# Raider Dell Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Game balls to Loper, DMAC, John Henderson, Quinten Groves.
Groves is really making the adjustment well to Will LB.
He was always in position and agressive to the ball.
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Wassup Dell! Yeah, Groves has been pretty solid so far. I like Lopers game. Maybe he can take over RG, when Gallery comes back.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Actually, I said they couldn’t do anything with Henderson-Morris-Satele-Carlisle-Green, lol.
Hey man, cut it out! I gave you your props on the Gradowski call.
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No, I wasn’t referring to you this time, J Hill. You showed up, like a man, and gave your props. I’m not sure who really, but I was posting to someone last week who said Manning and Brees couldn’t do anything with this Oline.My argument has always been that a good decisive QB can beat pressure. But it wasn’t you.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Some of you guys want to blame someone every week. Branch on the first TD was a miscommunication, on his assignment.
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You need one of those spy microphones to go with the binoculars, lol.
Whatever the problem is with Branch, it needs to get corrected, and quick. It seems to me that he is CLEARLY playing the run first which is making him late to his coverage responsibilties.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:16 am
McClain…just saying, he hasnt proven himself yet, but im withholding judgment, not gonna trash him, think he CAN be something big, but time will tell, no way to tell for sure yet.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Did you guys see that we called a QB DRAW with Grads in there! I LOVE that play! Keep it up Cable/Hue…
September 20th, 2010 at 9:17 am
J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am
GG Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Jhill, go back in the archives baby, i WAS the first person.
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Sorry!
THE Vegas Raider nka Just Fire Baby is the original Gradowski fan!
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Sorry!
I’ve been a Bruce fan since I watched him at Univ of Toledo. His fiance was my daughter’s kindergarden teacher’s niece last year. He visit’s Toledo several times a year.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am
J,
Giving up a big pass play is just as bad, but you need to understand that Mark Clayton made a great play. WRs are paid to play too.
When you have a SS covering a WR for a few sec, the WR will find a way to get open unless the DL puts pressure on the QB.
He is not as bad as Cable, Walker, Campbell, and Figurs. Branch is the best SS on the roster. MM and S Brown are there to compete also, so I’m not worried about out S situation anymore!
Huff is playing well, and Branch will improve.
Dude, it’s Branch’s 3 season and he was injured most of his rookie season.
Stop it!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I let all you guys debate who said Grads should be starting. This I know, and ask Brien also.
The play of the game, which fired up the fan base, in the Coliseum, and on the Raider bench.
Raiders have first and goal at the 3 yard line. Holding call, brings it to the 13 yard line.
grads goes back to pass, nobody open, tucks the ball up the middle, and gains 6 yards, no slide just goes in hard as he gets smashed big time. Coliseum rocks, bench rocks, Grads is up waiting for the next play, like it’s no big deal. That created more buzz than, anything I’ve seen in a long time.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am
So, the O-line managed to get it done in the run game without Bob Gallery. In fact, with Loper in there it sounds like he wasn’t missed. We need to get Loper in there for Carlisle ASAP, and start working B. Campbell at RT in practices.
The Veldheer/Henderson platoon should probably continute until Veldheer can beat Henderson outright. I would like to see Veldheer sieze the LT job, but I am torn, because I still think they need a real left tackle prospect from the draft next year.
Despite all of the protection issues for this line, I love the new POWER look. If you are wondering why McFadden suddenly looks like a completely different running back, I humbly submit it has everything to do with the power infusion that Hue Jackson brought in. Hopefully the transition will continue with Veldheer and Campbell, then a few more players next season.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Can someone please tell me why Gallery can’t play OT?
Gallery-Loper-Satele-Walker-Barnes
September 20th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Btw…Wimbley is a big-time acquisition this year. He’s been very good for us. Getting pressure on the QB and also doing some nice mopping up.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:20 am
I will say this about black QBs in general.
They have to start going to the lesser knowmn colleges where coaches will teach them the finer points.
Too many of them opt for Big Time U…where few truly great QBs of any race come from…see SEC without the Manning’s.
Quite frankly, all QBs with any talent should be targeting the MAC, Big East, Mountain West or lesser power conference school like Stanford and Vandy.
Who’s the last great QB from Auburn, Alabama or LSU or Florida for that matter?
Also black QBs have to leave their legs at home…REFUSE to run…focus on staying in the pocket and delivering the ball.
That kid Pryor in Ohio State is wasting his time. Not being prepped for anything but a tryout and a desk job.
Most of the great QBs went to mediocre schools with the exception of a few.
I would never draft an SEC or Big 12 QB again. Too much risk
September 20th, 2010 at 9:20 am
I’ve been a Bruce fan since I watched him at Univ of Toledo. His fiance was my daughter’s kindergarden teacher’s niece last year. He visit’s Toledo several times a year.
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I remember that story!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Cable wants to save his job, he would:
Start Gradkowski the rest of the season.
With Bush and Run DMC splitting 40 or so carries and lots of play action bootlegs, get the pocket moving get Zack open and now we know that DHB isn’t just a clearout WR, he can actually run routes and make tough catches.
Also, Branch – miscommunications or not – has been a liability when left on an island. His angles have been pretty poor. The second TD wasn’t really on him as much though, just a great catch by Clayton.
Leave him in as a 4th or 5th LB in essence and use some zone blitz concepts.
Because this won’t happen, the coaches need to stay on Branch as they will likely be trying to duplicate what they did yesterday – getting pressure with four guys – on opponents with superior talent.
All in all, it was ugly, but Bruce pulled it out.
I am extremely happy that Cable had the ba11s to bench Campbell after 6 quarters rather than 6 weeks. Best move on his part by far since being promoted.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:21 am
# J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Can someone please tell me why Gallery can’t play OT?
Gallery-Loper-Satele-Walker-Barnes
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I think someone said, it’s his short croc arms.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Jhill
I don’t need a microphone. You my brotha, need to get to a few games and see for yourself, what your missing, on the field.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:21 am
grads goes back to pass, nobody open, tucks the ball up the middle, and gains 6 yards, no slide just goes in hard as he gets smashed big time. Coliseum rocks, bench rocks, Grads is up waiting for the next play, like it’s no big deal. That created more buzz than, anything I’ve seen in a long time.
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And there you go! Good post man. Campbell would have taken a but slide well short of the sticks! Chump. And what was with that ball JC threw into the ground with no defenders within 5 yards of him? It was a blown up screen, I believe. Couldn’t look downfield to see if a receiver had broken free?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:22 am
and I’ve said this before…..college football is rigged.
Sure, if you have all the best players..you are probably going to win and look good doing it.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:22 am
compare the look in Gradkowski’s eyes to Campbells.
Tells you all you need to know.
I had pretty much written off the season because, as I stated, this team can’t win w/ mediocre Campbell.
I figured 0-4 before they finally make the qb change, barring injury.
Shocked me when Cable stood up to big Al whole installed this mediocrity at qb.
Grads knows how to command and this offense plays better for him.
and I believe the interception was tipped.
Didn’t have to pass much because McFad was terrorizing St Lou.
Cards look abysmal yesterday.
Maybe 2-1 for us?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:23 am
but you need to understand that Mark Clayton made a great play. WRs are paid to play too.
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Ok, so are DEs, if that’s the case.
Why are you all over the Oline for giving up a couple of sacks when a scrub QB like JC is in the game?
The opposing coaches are paid to, so what’s the big deal about Cable losing here or there?
CMON O!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Im also a big Bruce Campbell fanboi. Along with Chris in NY. I think BC should be on the LT chart, think he’ll become franchise LT if given enough reps/snaps to refine his techniques. Cable not helping!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Heywood-Bey’s going to be good.
Loved his enthusiasm yest
September 20th, 2010 at 9:26 am
In fact, the only good SEC QBs are Mannings (anomoly) and Cutler….I guess Stafford could count for something.
Other than that…that conference has produced big blazin busts like Rex Grossman, Heath Shuler, JaDavis and Jason Campbell
September 20th, 2010 at 9:26 am
The Cards are in shambles right now. Anderson is horrible and even though HT had some yards they can’t score. They won’t be able to throw on us, so the Raiders just need to key HT.
Our D will have their way with them.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:26 am
DHB > Crabtree, i can give kudos to Al for that. No matter if you Al or one of us armchair GMs, we all get them right as much as we get them wrong.
Doesnt matter who gets it right, just nice when we realize we have a playa.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:28 am
But as we know with this team…they have to repeat it!
Too many times this team is “satisfied” after a victory and then lays a big face plant the next week.
Someone has to bring the reality that they are still very much a raw team overall…and they better be damned focused on an Arizona team that is at least well-coached and has some weapons.
They should attack Anderson from start…and focus on run stoppage….put Nnamdi on Fitzgerald and move
September 20th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Biggest surprise on the D….
I believe Q. Groves has been playing real well.
Biggest dissapointment on the D, so far….
T. Branch (needs to step his game up)
September 20th, 2010 at 9:29 am
You my brotha, need to get to a few games and see for yourself, what your missing, on the field.
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Honestly can’t see myself making the trip anytime soon.
Really not trying to go with a 5 yr old and a 7 month old. Don’t go anywhere without my 2 protectors!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Most of the great QBs went to mediocre schools with the exception of a few.
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Ahem, how about Brady, Griese, Henne, Grbac, Todd Collins…
September 20th, 2010 at 9:29 am
weaselbit
“compare the look in Gradkowski’s eyes to Campbells.
Tells you all you need to know.”
I encourage you and everyone to not just read or listen to, but watch the Gradkowski postgame interview if you haven’t already.
He’s talking right to Al Davis.
I wish I had the clip right in front of me, but he says something to the effect of….
“I think I am, but that’s up to Cable, the coaches, and whoever else makes those decisions,”
With an emphasis on the ‘whoever,’ when asked if he’s the starting QB.
And looking at him when he said it like ‘what else do I gotta show you, old man?’
September 20th, 2010 at 9:30 am
J,
Wow!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:30 am
DHB is better than Crabtree now?? LOL!
“Our D will have our way with them.” LMFAO!
Amazing what a 2 pt win AT HOME vs the worst team in the NFL does for moron Raider fan. LOL!! Sorry to say I am not surprised.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:31 am
I was also the first to push for Colt Brennan that draft year. I remember posting a thread on RF.net about how the Raiders should trade Russell that very year they drafted him, acquire some OL and trade for Brennan. Everyone laughed. I reckon if we traded Campbell this season we could re-sign Brennan and try to develop him. Hes like a Gradkowski, he has spunk, makes things happen, takes shots downfield doesnt check down and has great touch/accuracy.
But i know there’s plenty of Hawaii’n raider fans who also love Brennan for a long time and think he could be good too.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:31 am
And there you go! Good post man. Campbell would have taken a but slide well short of the sticks! Chump.
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Would’ve never even called that play for campbell.
The pregame was talking about how they already had to simplify the playbook for the guy.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Jhiill do what ya gotta do bruh…..them youngins come always first. I respect that
September 20th, 2010 at 9:31 am
The Toledo Rocket was in full effect yesterday. I still like Jason Campbell, but it is clear as day, that Gradkowski has better timing with the WR’s which has been a major missing cog in the O, for many years.
I think Cable will continue to play dumb about the QB situation all week, it will at least give the Cardinals extra tape to watch, and provide a very slight competitive edge for the Raiders. Although, if I were the Cardinals I wouldnt even bother game-planning for Campbell, he has beat himself just fine with the Raiders, he doesnt need help from a defense.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:32 am
J,
Wow!!!!
You really don’t like Branch to keep cmparing him to Campbell, Cable, and the OL!
Wow!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Some of you guys, need to stop comparing Grads and JC, as who is better.( arm, height, etc..)
My point is this, if you watch the game, first half, then the second half, you see one big stark difference.
The big difference is, Grads makes his reads faster, JC is slower with his reads. Grads goes one, two three, as he scans the field, where JC seems only to find and scan one, two, by that time pressure is around him, and he rushed his throw and bad things happen.
Grads is so quick, with his reads, for example.
The throw to Murphy over the middle, his first check was Miller, then to DHB, and then he saw Murphy break open , and he anticipated the spot and threw the ball before, Murphy got there, that’s a big difference in a QB, who trust his WR, and one who waits for something to happen.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Grad has done nothing but make our WRs look legit. Murphy, JLH, and now even DHB.
But, to his credit, DHB looked good yesterday. Hungry. One strange-looking attempt at a catch.
He still needs to be more fluid, but he’s at least looking very aggressive.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Griese, Henne, Grbac, Todd Collins…
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Great QBs was the topic mayne!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:34 am
If people are gonna use 2009’s stat lines to show how Crabtree was better than DHB, then as of right now, 2010, it’s true…
DHB > Crabtree
And i have faith that’ll keep proving itself. Crabtree aint got the right attitude, fritter his talents being a JR type whilst a humble guy like DHB’s work ethics and hunger for validation will see him overcome whatever talent he might lack. Been plenty of those types in the NFL.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Dell is giving football lessons … and I’m glad O & Jhill are the first ones in line!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Mich QBs suck!!
Don’t say crap about the OSU QBs cause we are not a QB school. We always have RBs & a good D.
I hate Mich.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:35 am
I was against drafting D Mac I wanted a defensive player, I hope he proves me wrong.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
My point is this, if you watch the game, first half, then the second half, you see one big stark difference.
The big difference is, Grads makes his reads faster, JC is slower with his reads.
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Exactly!
You out there O????
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Divatree is gonna rip it up tonight!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
MVPs of the game are Dmac and Big John. Dmac for he excellent runs and Big John stopping the run…………too long the Raiders have been without a starting NT. Hendu is a former pro bowler on a one year deal. Start that guy and sliide seymour to LDE
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Hey Einstein, you do realize that DHB has played 2 games to Crabtrees one….right???
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Raider O,
Exactly, that’s why Ohio State hasn’t sent a QB to the NFL in generations
September 20th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Dell is giving football lessons … and I’m glad O & Jhill are the first ones in line!
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Dell is without question a voice of reason!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Don’t say crap about the OSU QBs cause we are not a QB school
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LOL!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
JC still gonna start sunday so guys deal with it. Hue’s playcalling in 1st half was bad
September 20th, 2010 at 9:39 am
HairyBush Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I predict…
-Mcfadden will have another solid game
-The Raiders have 5 sacks as a team (2 by Wimbley)
-DHB finaly gets a nice deep pass thrown his way, and he catches it.
-Steven Jax, held under 100 yards
-Stan Routt has an int
-Jason Campbell stays off the ground and gives up on awkward sliding.
-The black hole smothers Zach Miller after he catches a TD in the 1st quarter
-Howie Long’s son admits he secretly wants to play for the Raiders.
Print that! lol
Raiders win 17-10
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overall predictions weren’t bad
September 20th, 2010 at 9:40 am
JC still gonna start sunday so guys deal with it. Hue’s playcalling in 1st half was bad
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LMAO!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Grads looked like he wanted to be there I haven’t seen that from Campbell in 6qtrs.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Thanks Dell
Loper getting a ball is a big deal.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Wassup B!
Henderson played well yesterday, but it was more than that. He was in the game on some of those drives where Jackson was thrashing us. Had to be some other guys getting a clue in the 2nd half.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Lol, no kidding DHB 2 games to Divatree’s 1.
But he’s still pwning Crabtree in 2010.
And after tonight’s game he’ll still have better stats.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:41 am
I already said I like Bruce, and that he should start next game. You People!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:43 am
after tonight’s game he’ll still have better stats
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GG: no way
Divatree for 150 yards & 2 TD’s tonight
September 20th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Plunketthead Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Thanks Dell
Loper getting a ball is a big deal.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Plunk
Any time, and also thanks for the thumping you game in FFL. Good game for your guys.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Dude Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:30 am
DHB is better than Crabtree now?? LOL!
“Our D will have our way with them.” LMFAO!
Amazing what a 2 pt win AT HOME vs the worst team in the NFL does for moron Raider fan. LOL!! Sorry to say I am not surprised.
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Did you watch the Cardinal game? Because I did. And before you go calling people morons on the internet I highly suggest you go do your homework before looking like a total twat.
There is no reason that our defense won’t have a good outing next week against that team.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Gary on KNBR said that Cable was going to be fired . From his sources in Alameda
September 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Jhill yep he was but what happened after? Exactly! People who want Seymour and Kelly in the middle are out theiir minds.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am
With DMAC tearing it up in his first decent opportunity. I dont see them rushing to bring Bush back. Let him heal up really good. He should provide a great spark to the redzone offense when he gets back though. Two back sets, with him and McFadden, will give defenses alot to think about. One can pound, one can fly, both have soft hands. I look forward to that, but not too soon.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am
V.Davis is a man, da man, and a leader. He’ll dominate receiving stats tonight, and the Saints will crush them too, something like 38-7. Divatree will have a cry or two during the game and at most get something like 4 recs 40 yards.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am
J,
Wow!!!!
You really don’t like Branch to keep cmparing him to Campbell, Cable, and the OL!
Wow!
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I just want him to play better!
If he doesn’t, just like everyone else is subject to competition, he should be too.
Stevie Brown looks like a player to me. And the coaches allegedly like him over MM34.
IF Branch can’t plug the obvious leak in his game, why can’t we give the next guy a shot?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Divatree for 150 yards & 2 TD’s tonight
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From Alex Smith??????
September 20th, 2010 at 9:46 am
# Lynn from Snot Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Divatree for 150 yards & 2 TD’s tonight
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From Alex Smith??????
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MAybe from Grbac
September 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Big Bauce…what up big dogg??!!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Moronirilla,
Just callin a spade a spade homie.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am
McClain body slam tackle. Why was it the referee, furthest from the play, threw his flag. I mean the ref was the back judge, 25 yards away. Are you telling me he has better eyesight than those other refs.
All he did(the ref) was fire up the defense and coliseum fans big time.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am
I like T. Branch a whole lot, but you have to admit he’s been fking up lately. Needs to step his game up.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:48 am
This team cant score enough TDs on offense. Carlisle sux so bad its a shame and got Tackle issues. My god the defense gotta play like that everyweek for any chance
September 20th, 2010 at 9:48 am
# Lynn from Snot Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Gary on KNBR said that Cable was going to be fired . From his sources in Alameda
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probably for the irony of benching Davis’ guy JC, whilst also taking credit for the benching and the win as tho it indicated Al was holding the team back by having JC as his guy.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Norco Bob is a fake. He wasn’t at the place he told me to meet him for his tailgate, there wasn’t even a tailgate party going on where he said to meet him. Probably the MR guy.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Jhill yep he was but what happened after? Exactly! People who want Seymour and Kelly in the middle are out theiir minds.
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The adjustment wasn’t made until halftime bruh!
I like all 3 of our DTs. I don’t see a problem.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Branch has too much speed to be taken out Al Davis says so.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Raider O, quitcher whinin! Art Schlichter was SOLID!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:49 am
OL is a different issue! Period!
You can’t alternate your LTs, switch players to diff positions (LT to C to LT again), and think changing a QB is going to make a huge difference. It’s not!
We still have the same OL, we still have problems at C, RG, RT, and LT.
The Rams suck, and their DL is sorry. We still have problems with our OL, and switching QBs will help (Bruce > JC), but our offense will not improve unless we fix the OL.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Sup wit ya RAY!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Dude Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Moronirilla,
Just callin a spade a spade homie.
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Facepalm, sure thing. After seeing your diction and grammar on this board I think you need to look in the mirror.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:51 am
raider lifer, I was at the tailgate with bob and bauce….it was for real!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:51 am
So what did happen with the D in the 2nd half. Doesn’t sound like Nnamdi is a big Bruce fan, but did the rest of those guys get fired up by his insertion into the game?
Did the coaches make a slight strategy change?
Did the unit finally gel?
Did the game slow down for a couple of these guys?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:52 am
RaiderLifer lol say what? r8eray came from the 702 and was at two big tailgates with Bob and I
September 20th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Raider O
Well you’ll just have to wait till the next draft to address the O line because this draft was about the Dline.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Haven’t seen Norco’s rainbow head costume yet…
September 20th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Updated list after looking for some Plunketthead comments….sorry Plunk, didn’t find anything one way or the other for you, but added many to the Rue the day list and a few to the keepers of the faith list:
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON MCFADDEN LIST:
Lefty12
M Lonetree
Priesttj (f.k.a. Blackholepriest)
Bo Schebechler Jackson
Oakglenn (Seymour Bush and so many others)
The Big Banana
Nnamdi21
OFL71
Kirk
JT
Raiderduck
SnB
Scottish Raider
los raiders de don rober
Sweep the leg
Indiana Raider
Djohnnyg
DarthPirate
JB
Just Fire Baby (f.k.a. Vegas Raider)
LA to TheBay ( Keeper of the Faith status revoked)
mack-madden
Hairy Bush
RaiderRon
morilla
No Mas Diamante
inonewordraider
SteveAlford21
ELWAYs TEETH
Richard Bentley
COW
RaiderfanNY
the_big_one_of_83
SR Raider
hwnrdr
Lowdown_in_Beijing
Zymurge
Florida Pete
Exla
RaiderTay
Fat Kidd
raiderzmaverick
SnB offense defense specialteams
LT DAN
Norco Bob
Macho Man Randy Savage
AIG
R8eray
Thec07
TheyCallMeAssassin
HayesDaze37
408Raider
THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST:
Dakota
Br1en (a.k.a. Return of whatever he is called)
Jhill
r8dr4lfe21
Chris in NY
Dell
Up Locomotive Engineer
AZ Raider2
DMAC
SnB offense defense specialteams
ny-raider
DKnight007
Hot Shot
On the beach in Cancun
BigTed707
Rockstar
Bob Marley
Armond
RaiderLen
Big Pep
BartBB
September 20th, 2010 at 9:53 am
hahaha you sandbagger
You know good and well Drew can get 50 to 60 points
September 20th, 2010 at 9:54 am
We get down……no whiining about the owner…….we drink smoke and eat big food
September 20th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Tired like a mofo…got in at five this morning!
Raider Sue hit me up at two this morning taking about..where you guys at, im at Ricky’s! lol!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:54 am
That was a hogswash penalty on McClain when he threw the player to the ground. I have seen defensive players slam Mcfadden to the ground many times without a penality.The Raiders need to get to bottom of that type for call to make sure it is called accordingly.
Mcfadden ran like a beast yesterday. With Grad. at the helm I see a balance Raider attack on offense. Cable, great change up!!! Keep the your eye on prize and don’t let Veldheer fall on complacency.Press the young talents to develop readily like we see so often on the competitive teams of the NFL
The Raiders won the one they were suppose to win. Now lets see the Raiders win one in which they are not favored to win.
Raiders Be With You.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
JB,
After reading some past comments you have achieved MAJOR McFadden Hater status….along with Lefty12, Bo, MLonetree and Priesttj.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Raider O,
Exactly, that’s why Ohio State hasn’t sent a QB to the NFL in generations
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Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith went to Ohio State and so did the gambler Art Schlichter. Went to the NFL but did not set the world on fire.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Are you going to do that every week Dakota? You sound like a 12 year old. Many of us have already given props to him and acknowledged on how he is doing great.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Plunk
It will be tough, Niner defense is not that bad.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Pierre Thomas, Jeremy Shockey & Mike Divatree = 50 FF points tonight
Robert Meachem = zilch
right Dell ???
September 20th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Garbagekowski is now the man? LMAO God help us! He certainly produced more than Campbell yesterday, but he is not the long-term answer at QB.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Dakota Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
JB,
After reading some past comments you have achieved MAJOR McFadden Hater status….along with Lefty12, Bo, MLonetree and Priesttj.
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I believe I remain unmatched. Thanks.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Bauce!
September 20th, 2010 at 9:58 am
glad to see I am included on the Keepers of the Faith list Dakota. I got down on McFadden because I didnt think he could produce behind this clown shoe offensive line, (especially the zone-centric line we ran last year) but have never doubted the skills. The one and only authentic game jersey that I own is a McFadden-20.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Bo,
He was a good QB at college but not the NFL ( From what I hear/ read). The great Woody Hayes was gone before I was born.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Joe Germaine played one season as a 3rd stringer…
September 20th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Dakota,
A lot of us doubters are very happy you are right about Dmac, but dont forget that Dmac didn’t take the offseason seriously until this past year where he went to train with Michael Johnson and other professional RB’s in AZ.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Morinirilla,
Is this board a spelling test or a message board?? LOL! Wanna check all my text messgs too?? I dont use exact spelln on those eithr??
September 20th, 2010 at 9:59 am
morilla Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Are you going to do that every week Dakota? You sound like a 12 year old. Many of us have already given props to him and acknowledged on how he is doing great.
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YES!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Ray……she was ready to throat you soomething vicious…..Bauce!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Bauce
Some dude, starts telling me in the parking lot to sign Jake Groves. I told him Brien and I, went around that issue, and realized Grove sucks, and gets injured all the time. I told him to seek you out in Lot A.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:01 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Raider O,
Exactly, that’s why Ohio State hasn’t sent a QB to the NFL in generations
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Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith went to Ohio State and so did the gambler Art Schlichter. Went to the NFL but did not set the world on fire.
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You are right…I should have said gone on to success in the NFL. Even JaDavis got drafted
September 20th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Anyone thinking sf gonna get ran is nuts………mnf after getting killed by seattle? will be a close game
September 20th, 2010 at 10:01 am
LFS,
-I think B Campbell needs to play OT and not G.
-Veldheer needs to learn how to play one position before switching to another. I hope it’s not LT!
-L Walker should play G IMHO. He is too slow to handle any speed from the edge.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Anyone watch the free replay yet? DON’T! it’s a mirage!! THIS DOES NOT WORK!!! What frustrates me more is how the NFL continues to marginalize their fans, especially in this tough economic time. Must be nice to have an entertainment monopoly. Just show the daamn games on TV!!!! What does it really hurt? I need to spend $80 just to get a top row end zone ticket plus $33 for parking to watch my team play. That’s just for me, not my family. Were talking nearly $300 to take my family to a game and that’s the price before drinks and food. Too rich for my blood. Ridiculous! 48,500 people there this weekend and it’s still not good enough. Daamn you NFL!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Speaking of Jake Grove …
Uh, who is the backup C now that Veldheer is back at LT?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Dude gets the village idiot award for the week. Where should we mail the trophy?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Dakota,
Seriously??? Dmac delivered in 1 true game this year and 1 game against KC 2 years ago. Bruce Grad delivered in more games than Dmac and you call BG Garbage? Dmac was in there yesterday in the first half and in Tenn but he was not the diff maker in those qtrs. BG shows up and whole team is completely diff.
Dont you think you are overlooking those facts?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Dont you think you are overlooking those facts?
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Big diff: Dakota wasn’t a pimp for drafting Grads.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:05 am
who is the backup C now that Veldheer is back at LT?
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if Satele gets injured, Veldheer will go back to C and Mario Henderson will be your LT again
hope Samson keeps his strength. don’t cut his hair !!!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:05 am
We go back to the Kiffin playbook, put in the QB drafted by Gruden in Tampa, and we look better. Doesn’t surprise me. But we’ve better modernize that defense if we expect to hold teams better than the Rams to 14.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:05 am
So with this win is everyone back on the Raiders bandwagon?
For me, this win did not instill more confidence in the team. We better beat Arizona, because after that wins will be scarce for a while.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:48 am
This team cant score enough TDs on offense. Carlisle sux so bad its a shame and got Tackle issues. My god the defense gotta play like that everyweek for any chance
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Lost in all the talk about the QB was the run defense in the 2nd half. Put the big man John Henderson in there make some adjustments and suddenly you are forcing 3 and outs…forcing a QB like Bradford to beat you with his arm.
That’s Raider football until they can get this offense straightened out…by straightened out I mean 21+ points a game.
Soooooo, next week its Beanie Wells and the Hightower guy with a QB named Anderson. I think a whole plate full of 8 man fronts and big guys up the middle are in store. Let Nnamdi shadow Fitzgerald and force Anderson to beat you.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Dakota,
I’m not a huge fan of Bruce, but I do like 3 things about him:
1- he is motivated, and the team respects him and play harder got him.
2- He gets the WRs involved, and he us not scared to take chances.
3- as Dell said, he reads and reacts fast enough to make plays with his arm or legs.
We need to give him a chance. He also looks better than last season. He played well.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Garbagekowski isn’t even worth wasting breath on. He might be the best of our schytty QBs, but that doesn’t count for much in my book.
If this team is going to contend Garbagekowski cannot be our QB.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Good comeback Moronirilla. Riddle me this tough guy…..How many games does a guy of your extreme intelligence figure this Raider club wins in 2010?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:10 am
I don’t think anyone’s on the bandwagon, Dakota, but this is certainly cause for the homers to think we’ve turned the corner. Week 2 wins often do have that effect, with any team’s fan base. Just the nature of a sports fan. I’m just glad to see we’re using more of Kiffin’s playbook, and a QB that Gruden drafted. Who would have thought, that even nearly a decade after he’s gone, Gruden’s still helping us win.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Dakota,
Gradkowski is the best option on this team for now. And right now I will take it.
Campbell is definitely not the guy. Offense just looks lethargic with him out there and nothing happens.
Let’s get an answer once and for all with this gradkowski kid.
Can he do it over 15 games with opposing DCs disecting his every strength and weakness?
Is he the next Shaun Hill/JT O’Sullivan or the next Jake Delhomme (in his prime)….that’s what we will find out.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:12 am
So with this win is everyone back on the Raiders bandwagon?
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I think the QB change gets me back on the bandwagon. It will at least carry me through the Az victory, which will be a nice transition the the LAKERS !!!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I would be happy with 8. But realistically between 2-6 if certain issues are not addressed. You happy?
You seem like a negative person that likes to antagonize people. But whatever helps you sleep at night.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:13 am
I won’t be on any bandwagon until we win 3 straight or cross the 5 win mark, two things I don’t think will ever happen as long as Al’s here. But that’s what it would take, nonetheless.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:13 am
this is the NFL. we’re 1-1
tied with the Chargers, Broncos and that team that whipped us by 25 points last week!
time to quit looking in the rearview. we’re still in this thing, no matter how good or bad we’ve looked the first 2 games
September 20th, 2010 at 10:14 am
I’m not a huge fan of Bruce, but I do like 3 things about him:
1- he is motivated, and the team respects him and play harder got him.
2- He gets the WRs involved, and he us not scared to take chances.
3- as Dell said, he reads and reacts fast enough to make plays with his arm or legs.
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This is excellent analysis!
It’s hard to not be a Bruce fan now man. Call it desperation or what, the thing I like about him is he CLEARLY believes in himself!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:15 am
# KennyStapler Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Anyone watch the free replay yet? DON’T! it’s a mirage!! THIS DOES NOT WORK!!! What frustrates me more is how the NFL continues to marginalize their fans, especially in this tough economic time. Must be nice to have an entertainment monopoly. Just show the daamn games on TV!!!! What does it really hurt? I need to spend $80 just to get a top row end zone ticket plus $33 for parking to watch my team play. That’s just for me, not my family. Were talking nearly $300 to take my family to a game and that’s the price before drinks and food. Too rich for my blood. Ridiculous! 48,500 people there this weekend and it’s still not good enough. Daamn you NFL!!!!
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Great comment.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:15 am
# aig-raiders Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Dakota,
Seriously??? Dmac delivered in 1 true game this year and 1 game against KC 2 years ago. Bruce Grad delivered in more games than Dmac and you call BG Garbage? Dmac was in there yesterday in the first half and in Tenn but he was not the diff maker in those qtrs. BG shows up and whole team is completely diff.
Dont you think you are overlooking those facts?
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I agree. Come on, Dakota. Some of doubters have alread come in here and given props to DMAC. You’re still calling Grads, Garbagekowski? Dude!? If not for “Garbagekowski”, we’d all be doom and gloom in here right now talking about another lost season. Give it up, Dakota.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Gradkowski is a “Leader of Men”, while Campbell is just another guy that needs to stand on the sideline and learn for now. I noticed that on the 2nd series that Grads was starting, when the defense was on the field, you could see Hue, Grads, and Boller huddled up and going over strategy and Campbell was off in the distance alone in his thoughts.
My concern for Rolando McClain is that he so badly wants to develop a Raider persona, in doing that suplex of Amendola, that it temporarily fired up the Rams and made the game closer than it needed to be. He needs to learn restraint and his immaturity could have cost the Raiders dearly. It fired up the local yay-whoos, but it needs to be talked about with the coaching staff in a private a$$-chewing session.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Hey……maybe your not as big a Moronizilla as I thought. LOL!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Garbagekowski energized the team yesterday. And last year the team played better with him than with Russell.
But come on…50% passing isn’t going to get wins on a regular basis. Sorry.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Bruce has flaws, and that’s what works well with this team.
Any 6′1 side-armer has had to get rid of the ball early…..his entire life!!!!
Perfect fit.
Playoffs.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Whos the team “were” tied with that whipped “us” by 25 pts???
September 20th, 2010 at 10:18 am
What cracks me up is all of these blackout rules the NFL has, and how they treat it like it’s national security or something. I went to click on one of those highlight shows on NFL on Demand on comcast, and it said, “due to regulations, blah blah,”, they couldn’t show it on monday because a game was being played…whatever. This stuff really sold when the economy was good. But now that it’s bad, I think the NFL is really starting to lose people. IT just seems absurd. These guys have all the money in the world, and they’re just dangling their product above the heads of the fans who’ve helped make the game what it is, like hanging a chunk of meat over a dog, making it jump to get it. It’s no way to treat people.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
and a QB that Gruden drafted. Who would have thought, that even nearly a decade after he’s gone, Gruden’s still helping us win.
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Hence, the reason Davis doesn’t want him to start. That and the fact that Campbell reminds him of Plunkett.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
in doing that suplex of Amendola, that it temporarily fired up the Rams and made the game closer than it needed to be.
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G, why didn’t he try to suplex Steven Jackson?
or anybody bigger than Nick Miller for that matter?
ever watched SAVED BY THE BELL?
this is basically like Slater punching Skreetch in the face. not a major accomplishment
September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
50% passing when you take shots down the field is hell better than 65% on a bunch of 4 yard checkdowns. The 22/33/150/0 games don’t bring wins.
The 15/30/300/3 games bring wins.
passing % is overrated
September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
J-Camp is far from the worst QB I have ever seen.
It seemed to me that he was generally trying to get the ball down field more this week, even forcing it into coverage and getting picked. I think he is a good athlete, and puts in the work that Russletussin did not, and showed some improvement in his second start. However, he obviously is slow to make decisions, which causes him to be completely ineffective behind our porous Offensive Line.
Grads should be the undisputed started at this point, not only because of his ability to get the ball to our recievers, but because the ENTIRE TEAM – off., def., and STs – rallies behind him and plays better.
In the second half yesterday, I saw the Oline step up, the Running game step up, the Recievers stepped up, The D-line stepped up, Routt, stepped up, and even special teams.
The question is: Why doesn’t our team play like that when Grads isn’t in there? I can’t blame just Campbell when the entire team plays flat – Why don’t our guys play at 100% all the time?!
Keep Grads in there until it stops working. People complain he has a week arm, but he was zipping the ball pretty good, even bouncing one off of #80s chest. He just needs to learn the Garcia method of the “jump-pass” so it doesn’t get tipped at the line. Sorry J-Camp, it ain’t you, we gotta’ do whats best for the team.
Make it so Al! It’s not too late for you to back Grads in a way that still saves face. Just say J-Camp needs more preparation and we’ll move on – the fans will still respect you as long as we are winning!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Bruce getting the WRs involved will win games Dakota. How do you think DMac got so many yards in the 2nd half?
Finally! A THREAT of a pass!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Just Fire, I like Gradkowski’s style. Mobile, quick thrower, makes good decisions. Thank you Jon Gruden for drafting this guy and sending him to us. 8 years after he’s gone, Gruden’s still building winners in Oakland!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Campbell completed eight of 15 passes for 87 yards and threw one interception, no touchdowns, and led the Raiders to three points for the entire first half.
When you realize that Campbell was playing against the St. Louis Rams, then you know he was pretty bad.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:21 am
JFB!
Could you please give RRS your thoughts on Miller’s blocking abilities?
Thanks in advance!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:21 am
The hell with Jerome Plunkett.
To say he is a poor man’s Aaron Brooks is an insult to poor people.
More like the home-less, covered in filth Aaron Brooks.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Nothing beats monday mornings with the “Blackouts suck” crowd…in my opinion blackouts are beautiful.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:22 am
# guest123 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
50% passing when you take shots down the field is hell better than 65% on a bunch of 4 yard checkdowns. The 22/33/150/0 games don’t bring wins.
The 15/30/300/3 games bring wins.
passing % is overrated
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Not going to sell the day after we win a game using a high percentage passing game. Sorry.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:22 am
The question is: Why doesn’t our team play like that when Grads isn’t in there? I can’t blame just Campbell when the entire team plays flat – Why don’t our guys play at 100% all the time?!
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Indeed, Ted. thats a question that deserves a response
September 20th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Niners can’t stop the pass and struggle with play calling hope it = 50 pt beat down. Can just see Singletary flipping out !
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Sorry guys, I try and think long-term when it comes to the Raiders. That is why I have been on Cable’s case since day one. We are not going anywhere with a guy like that as our HC.
And the same applies to Garbagekowski. We’ll always be a sub .500 team with him at QB. No doubt about it.
To settle for Garbagekowski is to settle for losing. Same applies to Tom Cable.
We have to get a decent QB and a legit HC (and a new o-line) before we can seriously think about being contenders.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Norco, how big was your guys’ tailgate? Don’t say there was more than 50 people there, because there wasn’t even 50 people at the game!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Good morning Bob, how you feeling this morning?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Zack Miller = terrible blocker
Got mauled on the 4th and 1 failure, and is terrible as a back-picking up the blitz, wiffing at least twice I saw.
Bring back Randy Jordan!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:24 am
There was about 100,…at least. Will have bigger one for Houston game. Got a free ticket for you bro since you cant afford it…all good.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Norco, were you and Brien tailgating by yourselves? I’ll bet you guys have a ton of extra beer today.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:24 am
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
JC still gonna start sunday so guys deal with it. Hue’s playcalling in 1st half was bad
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thats a fact… JC will start on sunday i hope he catches fire vs a very sad cardinals team that is in more dissarray than us…BUT IF HE STARTS OUT 2-7 AND AN INT AFTER THE FIRST QRT TO THE BENCH YOU GO YOU LIL MONKEY!!!LOL.. JC IS A NICE GUY GOOD ATTITUDE BUT NICE GUYS FINISH LAST!!! BOLLER NEEDS TO BE READY MORE THAN EVER IN CASE GRADS GET ROCKED AND JC CONFIDENCE IS LOST
September 20th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Bob, are you sure? It didn’t look like there were a hundred people at the game, let alone at one tailgate.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Could you please give RRS your thoughts on Miller’s blocking abilities?
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Jhill,
Zach Miller is a Pro Bowl calibur TE according to just about everybody … but he did have 1 drop and missed a block on Rams MLB James Dermatitus yesterday
We have bigger fish to fry than harping on one of the league’s best TE’s imo
September 20th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Hey Ray,..doin ok I guess,…unsure going to Rickys was a great idea…but needed to go there,..was hoping Gruden was there.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:26 am
J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Bruce getting the WRs involved will win games Dakota. How do you think DMac got so many yards in the 2nd half?
Finally! A THREAT of a pass!
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Like I said, I am not disputing the fact that Garbage might actually be the best QB we have….it just means he is the best of a bunch or really bad QBs.
I am not going to go crazy and think he is the solution to our woes.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Am I sure?….ya Im sure bro….it has never mattered ot me how many fans go,..Im only concernerd if Im there.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I remember going to a Giants Dodgers game right after the strike. Game went like 16 innings, Hideo Nomo’s debut, if any of you remember. By game’s end, there were literally about 50 people in the entire stadium. You could hear what the players were yelling to each other on the field. I wonder if that’s what the Raider game was like yesterday. Was it, Bob? You and Brien were out there with your ponchos.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:27 am
guest123 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Gradkowski is a “Leader of Men”, while Campbell is just another guy that needs to stand on the sideline and learn for now. I noticed that on the 2nd series that Grads was starting, when the defense was on the field, you could see Hue, Grads, and Boller huddled up and going over strategy and Campbell was off in the distance alone in his thoughts.
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Little late for learning isn’t it?
Cut Campbell….declare Gradkowski the starter (no controverey) and elevate Boller…Sign some young kid to be the 3rd Qb.
That will take care of the shaky QB situation for this year at least
September 20th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Honestly I barely remember yesterday…the grass I had was pretty potent…and we never have beer leftover dude.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Zack Miller = terrible blocker
Got mauled on the 4th and 1 failure, and is terrible as a back-picking up the blitz, wiffing at least twice I saw.
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McFadden & Miller are our 2 biggest weapons on offense man. the fact that they both had to stay inside and help the lousy tackles block is the major point you’re failing to see. You don’t think that limits an offense?
Dell, take these guys to school plz
September 20th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Dakota,
“Garbagekowski” has done nothing but succeed and make this offense look like one that can function in NFL.
With the same O Line and play callers, he has elevated the level of play of everyone around him.
Anyone who hasn’t seen that by now obviously doesn’t watch and/or care about the games.
Going out and getting another retread or another rookie = disaster.
Grad has all the leadership qualities and moxy you want from your QB.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:29 am
MR,..you wouldnt have to wonder how it was if you would go,..then you wouldnt have to come to a blog or message board the morning after with all these questions on how things went down…I never have to ask those questions.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:29 am
MR…..game was fun man…..48K strong and everyone positive
September 20th, 2010 at 10:30 am
if you guys like Bruce this much, you’d be throwing your bras & panties at Danny Southwick!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:30 am
My Mont Bleu parlay card was not even close. Damn.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:31 am
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
JC still gonna start sunday so guys deal with it. Hue’s playcalling in 1st half was bad
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Bauce,
Can’t roll with you on this one. Campbell needed to come out and seize the torch. The team was looking baaaaaad with him in there. And you know that I am very skeptical of Gradkowski’s long-term prospects
But ya gotta produce man! Gotta produce…we were on our way to 0-2 and a very, very dark place.
Gradkowski should stay in until he gets injured
September 20th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Hey brian,..how ya doin this morning?…
September 20th, 2010 at 10:32 am
We played the Rams…50% passing might get it done against the Rams, and maybe even Arizona, but not against most other teams.
And our run D looked okay when we didn’t have to account for the other teams QB. That was how most teams approached us for the past couple of seasons.
In week one our defense made Vince Young look like super man, and in week two the Steelers defense put Young back on the bench….I think our D has a long ways to go.
Beyond McFadden, I am not very encouraged about this season based on the first two games…but when it comes to the Raiders I have been a cup half empty sort for the past 18 seasons or so…
September 20th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Well Campbell has sunday to show if he wants to keep his job. Grad isnt good but guys respond with him. I like JC but our next four games are very crucial and we have to get solid qb play to win
September 20th, 2010 at 10:33 am
The question is: Why doesn’t our team play like that when Grads isn’t in there? I can’t blame just Campbell when the entire team plays flat – Why don’t our guys play at 100% all the time?!
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How did the team play differently? The QB was still pressured in the 2nd half. And DMAC wasn’t bad in the first half.
The difference was a QB that could get the ball to his receivers, DOWNFIELD. That opens up the running game as the D has to respect the pass. When you have a check down QB that can’t find his receivers, holds on to the ball, checks down a lot, and folds in pressure, just stick more guys in the box and blitz the sh1t out of him. Simple.
You guys act like the QB has nothing to do with how the rest of the team plays. It’s all connected, homies.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Folks,
Its not moxie or mojo or magic or Walt Disney.
Please, please, please leave that Little League stuff behind.
It was about a QB that came in and stood in the pocket and delivered the ball on time. That’s it.
When you start straying into “Super Bruce” and “Bruce Almighty” that suggests a farce…or a Bad News Bears charm.
I hate that stuff.
He won because he executed the offense….PERIOD
September 20th, 2010 at 10:33 am
My concern for Rolando McClain is that he so badly wants to develop a Raider persona, in doing that suplex of Amendola, that it temporarily fired up the Rams and made the game closer than it needed to be. He needs to learn restraint and his immaturity could have cost the Raiders dearly. It fired up the local yay-whoos, but it needs to be talked about with the coaching staff in a private a$$-chewing session.
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Sorry, but I have to dissagree. The slam was great. Great for the team. Great for the fans.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:34 am
BOB I FEEL GREAT!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Oh, Bob, you guys looked like you were having fun out there. All 50 or so of you, in the entire stadium. Out there with your ponchos, with rain and debris blowing around. Believe me, I was wishing I was there.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:34 am
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Dakota,
“Garbagekowski” has done nothing but succeed and make this offense look like one that can function in NFL.
With the same O Line and play callers, he has elevated the level of play of everyone around him.
Anyone who hasn’t seen that by now obviously doesn’t watch and/or care about the games.
Going out and getting another retread or another rookie = disaster.
Grad has all the leadership qualities and moxy you want from your QB.
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So you really think Garbagekowski is the long-term solution and we shouldn’t look to improve the QB position this offseason?
LMAO…you must like losing!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:35 am
So the BIG question is, what do we do with Jason?
Do we trade him? or Do we keep him?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Oh, and let’s not forget the 16-14 nail biter that was the Raiders and the Rams. Super Bowl preview? Yeh, too bad I missed it, Bob. That and the well short of a sellout crowd.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Miller isn’t going to make any Pro Bowls missing blocks and dropping passes.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:35 am
It was awesome that body slam,..best part was McLain made sure he did it on the dirt.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:35 am
That slam was tremendous. The soft ass play on D has to stop!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Ray,
Glad you had a great damn bro!!
Were you participating in the Brruuuuuuuuce chants??
September 20th, 2010 at 10:36 am
the fact that they both had to stay inside and help the lousy tackles block is the major point you’re failing to see. You don’t think that limits an offense?
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You tryin to take over the turntables????
We all know Miller’s value in the passing game. THE point was he’s a below average blocker and shouldn’t be asked to do it, lol.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
MR,…why you always so unhappy and negative?…just enjoy the football dude,..whether they win or lose, just football man,..no need to let it bring you down,..more to life then being miserable all the time,…unless you like being miserable.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Brien, # Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:29 am
MR…..game was fun man…..48K strong and everyone positive
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48k? Didn’t look like it. That might be the season total from what it looked like on t.v.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
SnB no i believe afteer yesterday Grad should start AZ game but its not going down. Just being honest
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
The slam was great, but the Groves hit on that kick return was nasty!!!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
It was about a QB that came in and stood in the pocket and delivered the ball on time. That’s it.
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Exactly.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Gradkowski should stay in until he gets injured
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you don’t think he could survive behind this O-Line, either?
JCamp is not awful or terrible. He’s not JaMarcus or Aaron Brooks. He’s Jason Campbell and he is what we thought he was. An average NFL QB that nobody else wanted for even a 5th rounder on draft day. Shanny snookered a 2012 4th rounder out of Al Davis instead.
Campbell was never going to be the savior of this franchise. If you watched him play in Washington and thought that, you need serious help.
Bruce Gradkowski is a scrappy guy with tons of leadership. Jeff Garcia 2.0 – he might get us to 8-8, but then it’s too late to grab even a decent QB in the draft in Round 2 (Pats have our 1st rounder)
the Raiders need to run the ball and play good defense. that’ll be the key to winning games this year imo. We don’t have the QB, OL or WR’s to be an elite passing team. we need to limit penalties & turnovers. in other words, quit shooting ourselves in the foot!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
r8eray Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Campbell completed eight of 15 passes for 87 yards and threw one interception, no touchdowns, and led the Raiders to three points for the entire first half.
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True, but he did show he could move the ball, and the score should have been at least 9-7 Raiders at the half (Jano missed one and Cable went for the 4rth down, and couldn’t get the TO to the refs in time) maybe more if DHB had gotten a PI call or two.
I wouldn’t say that Grads is a better QB, but I know the team plays better with him in there.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Yeh, I guess it was “football”, Norco. Raiders/Rams style. Again, Sorry I missed. And the tailgate must have been awesome, considering nobody went to the game.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Hey brian I finally found my missing bag of pot.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Mr ye of little faith……48K was there no it wasnt RAINING and it was loud the entire time!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:37 am
SnB no i believe afteer yesterday Grad should start AZ game but its not going down. Just being honest
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Too bad.
How long does Campbell get in the Az game before he gets the hook again?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:39 am
First time I’ve been to a game since 03 had a ball drank a ton, only part that sucked was no more smoking section Cops every where other than that had great seats and saw ton of A** .
What’s Mclain suppose to do put him down softly weak modern Football!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Ok MR,..no prob….we had a blast though,…and we will the rest of the year. Sorry that that bothers you.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Yeh, McClain’s body slam would have looked really good if the rams were up by 6 with less than 2 minutes, and it was 3rd down.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:39 am
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:31 am
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
JC still gonna start sunday so guys deal with it. Hue’s playcalling in 1st half was bad
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Bauce,
Can’t roll with you on this one. Campbell needed to come out and seize the torch. The team was looking baaaaaad with him in there. And you know that I am very skeptical of Gradkowski’s long-term prospects
But ya gotta produce man! Gotta produce…we were on our way to 0-2 and a very, very dark place.
Gradkowski should stay in until he gets injured
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LOL! SHOULD stay in till he gets hurt.. sad but true!! thats why BOLLER needs to be ready…
September 20th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Lol well Bob i burned mine!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:40 am
vegas, bbrruuuuuuuuccce!
it was a blast im thinking about heading to phoenix this weekend!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:40 am
MR thinks the game sucked but didnt see it and its clear hes pissed he didnt see it. Poor little guy.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Why are Norco and Brien always here at the same time and always saying the same thing?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:41 am
brian were things cool at brads party?….dont remember goin over there.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:41 am
we are the same person MR,..just ask old kell, he will confirm. lol
September 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Norco, I am pissed. I missed an NFL classic yesterday. It will no doubt be one of those classic NFL films features. Raiders/Rams, September 19th of 2010. “were you there?” *cue sound: Autumn Wind
September 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am
MR cable took out Al’s guy and won……i think u meed to be a little more positive
September 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Miller isn’t going to make any Pro Bowls missing blocks and dropping passes.
THE point was he’s a below average blocker and shouldn’t be asked to do it
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you guys are hilarious …
ZMiller = stud. Get over it!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am
# r8eray Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:35 am
So the BIG question is, what do we do with Jason?
Do we trade him? or Do we keep him?
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Nobody wants him. The Redskins found a sucker and were more than excited to get a 4th for him. We won’t be so lucky.
If it was up to me, Grads starts, Kyle is 2nd banana, and Campbell is the last resort. Draft a QB to groom slowly and stick him in there only once our Oline issues are resolved.
Dakota – Grads isn’t our future? So who is? Jason? LOL! We have to roll with what we have and Bruce actually makes our offense work. You have a young promising QB your gonna pull out of your azz?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Bob, I didn’t say you guys were the same person. Paranoid? Just asked a question. Why are the two of you always here at the same time, and always making the same argument?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Lol bob yeah brad’s tailgate was cool u were just hammered hahahahaha
September 20th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Rockstar,
I don’t think Gradkowski is a durable Quarterback….I don’t. But Campbell was taking this team down with his ineffective play.
Just saw enough to know that I am not willing to risk the season for any one player.
Campbell had all OTA and camp to come out here and execute the offense…He’s got to lead and all that stuff..but most importantly, he needs to get the ball off.
If they are calling streaks all the time…then toss it up and hope for the best..can’t take sacks and fumbles.
Unacceptable and he’s too old for that stuff.
I really think Campbell will be out of the league in a year or two.
Fortunately he got paid. He seems smart and will make good use of the money
September 20th, 2010 at 10:44 am
MR u bastard! many times u have said we were same person….stop lying
September 20th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Ray,
Come to the game this weekend!!!
You can round up Bob and we can do it up again.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Must have been the crown royal,..do not remember goin over to B lot…dang.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:45 am
MR you talking about the same argument? LOL
September 20th, 2010 at 10:46 am
did I ever accuse you guys of being the same person? I’m sorry about that, Brien. It’s probably because the two of you are always here at the same time, always making the same argument. But I withdraw that accusation. I give you two the benefit of the doubt that you’re different people. That being said, why are you two always here at the same time, and making the same argument?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Brian,..wasting your time with that little MR dude,…we all knew he would be mad this morning due to not being able to see game. I love it. lol
September 20th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Lol bob d lot……u still hungover huh?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:46 am
I think MR and old kell are the same person,..they clearly are the 2 biggest crybabies in here thats for sure.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Bob and Brien, how much left over alcohol and BBQ meat do you have? I’ll bet a ton. Lot of no shows yesterday.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I really think Campbell will be out of the league in a year or two.
Fortunately he got paid. He seems smart and will make good use of the money
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ouch. thats harsh bro!
JCamp is way better than that, but I honestly believe this is Gradkowski’s team. at worst we have the best 2nd & 3rd string QB’s in the league and we’ll probably need them with Brittle Bruce at the helm
September 20th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Bauce, the charcoal bag…remember?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Don’t you hate that, Bob? Wasting thousands of dollars of your dad’s money on a tailgate party no one comes to?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:48 am
ya dude, kind of strugglin today…heading to club in a bit, do some laps in the pool and hit steam room. Might bring a 40.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:48 am
MR is ok Bob…….he had a great week before Sunday and is not loooking forward to positive posts this week
September 20th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Rockstar,
$4.5M for a backup? If its guaranteed, then he will be here…if not…he’s gone
September 20th, 2010 at 10:49 am
MR you keep guessing about me, money, or whatever, and you are always wrong,..I will give you a free ticket and tailgate party, you can meet me and ask me anything you like.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Me and Bob arent always on at same time…..see last night? or earlier that day? how bout night before?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Oh, Bob, it kills me that I couldn’t make that game yesterday. 50 or so dudes out there with ponchos on, misty rain, wind, debris blowing everywhere, and, oh, let us not forget that Raiders/Rams classic! 16-14. One for the ages. Yeh, I’m beside myself.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Bob, aren’t you living on your dad’s money? You told me that once, didn’t you?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am
MR and all of this hatred you have is due to an 81 year old man lol…..ease my friend….things will get better
September 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Banana,
It is obviously too late to find a good solution to the QB position for this season. But for those who think Garbagekowski is a long-term solution for the Raiders are sadly mistaken.
We need a real QB going forward. I just hope the Russell debacle doesn’t make Al avoid drafting QBs for the rest of his life….
September 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Good mornin Bauce, Bob, MR, SNB, R8, RR, NATION.
Did we just win the second pick in the 2011 draft?
Or will Grads turn this ship?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am
MR…youre a grown man,..stop the crying bro…act like a man not a little girl,..like old kell. I try and stick up for Sactown people, but you are a weak little dude.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I thought you said once Bob, that if any of us needed money, we should just have rich parents and live off their money. That wasn’t you?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:52 am
$4.5M for a backup? If its guaranteed, then he will be here…if not…he’s gone
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betting on Bruce to stay healthy is almost like betting on Gallery, Nick Miller or Chaz Schilens to stay healthy. huge risk
cutting JCamp means Kyle Boller is a play away from being your starting QB and you feel he gives a same or better shot at winning (as Campbell) if/when Bruce G lands on injured reserve
September 20th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Yeah ray…..pretty funny
September 20th, 2010 at 10:53 am
MR never Is any alcohol left over
September 20th, 2010 at 10:54 am
No never said that MR.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Funny schit….
After watching his team blow a 17-point lead Sunday, Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall says from now on he’s going to shadow the opposing team’s best receiver instead of being relegated to the left side of the field.
When asked if defensive coordinator Jim Haslett would be receptive to the change, Hall responded, “It don’t matter what he say. This [is] my team. This [is] my defense.” Hall’s overinflated ego is at it again. Despite the cornerback’s declaration, any changes to the defense will be made by Haslett.
Source: Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
September 20th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Dakota Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Banana,
It is obviously too late to find a good solution to the QB position for this season. But for those who think Garbagekowski is a long-term solution for the Raiders are sadly mistaken.
We need a real QB going forward. I just hope the Russell debacle doesn’t make Al avoid drafting QBs for the rest of his life….
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Yup! Gradkowski will have his chance to prove he belongs….really should be an easy decision after this year…you either do it or you don’t.
Other great point is the JaDavis debacle can’t stop the Raiders from finding that franchise QB. Only real way of getting one.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:55 am
MR whats the problem man?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:55 am
brian was r8rray at rickys with us last night?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Bob, that wasn’t you? You didn’t say once that if any of us were broke, we should just have rich parents and live on their money? That really wasn’t you?
September 20th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I think they gotta stick with Gradkowski for awhile, to give these WR’s something to do. They weren’t getting any reps with Campbell in the game. Let the offense develop, get Bush back, get Schilens back, work Veldheer in, work Bruce Campbell in, look for some upgrades at center and gaurd, then see what happens. I dont think there is any chance we get a new QB next year, other than some scrubs, so the combination of Boller, Grads and Campbell probably needs to last until 2012 at least.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Look MR i apologize for all my hurtful remarks. I feel bad I clowned you so bad until ya gotta show out like this even after we win………..cheer up
September 20th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Campbell should be third string.
The talent for playing quarterback is between the ears and in the heart.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Maybe it was dude,..is that what you want to hear?…not really interested in your little kid games today MR,..tomorrow maybe.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Bob he was there for a sec and had to bounce back to LA i believe
September 20th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Kirk….third? No but Grad for now should start
September 20th, 2010 at 10:59 am
was cool seeing John Vella at the bar.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:00 am
It was nice to have competent QB play at least for a half of football. I am very confident about our chances at WINNING with Bruce Gradkowski against any team. We have some swagger, and the entire team feels renewed energy from the huddle, the break, the snap count, the play….it seems everyone is just sharper, crisper, on a live wire with Grads as the field general. For seven years of misery, the QB spot has been the achilles heel of this team.
We may only get 8 wins this year, but if we have Grads on the field, it will be someone else responsible for the loss. It may be the defense or the O-Line, may be the running backs, but at least we wont complain about our QB.
I only hope that Grads can stay healthy. Win or lose, it’s a lot more fun watching this team with a LEADER at QB. I could get used to this.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Norco Bob Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Hey brian I finally found my missing bag of pot.
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We all knew you were missing a sack or two. LOL.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:02 am
BBB,
No football in 2011, so I am fine with Garbagekowski AND Cable for that year!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:03 am
So moving……enjoy win today but tomorrow we go to work on Az game. Its their home opener after getting blown out. Expect another tough game
September 20th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Dang brian I just remembered that hot babe porn star after the game…lol…wow.,,,by the way, dont mention that to you know who.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:03 am
OK, Bob, so, it was you who said that? Why did you deny it? Are you ashamed of being a trust fund baby and never having worked a day in your life? Is that why you always try to sound like you’re the life of the party, to distract people from the fact that you’re a dead beat who lives off of your parents
September 20th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Good mornin Bauce, Bob, MR, SNB, R8, RR, NATION.
Did we just win the second pick in the 2011 draft?
Or will Grads turn this ship?
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Don’t know. It was the Rams after all. But winning yesterday means fighting to live another day…..that’s all you can ask.
Big world of difference between 0-2 and 1-1..night and day..
September 20th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Yes John Vella comes to drink at Ricky’s BauceOme
September 20th, 2010 at 11:04 am
i’m done with al davis, they said they were going to fire cable and it’s not cables fault when you keep running al davis schemes i’m glad gradkowski came in and one it but for al davis to change cables comment saying this doesn’t mean cambell isn’t our starter next week when cable never said that, i am so fed up with al davis, the raiders will never be good again till he is done running the team, i respect him for what he did but i’m losing respect for him for not stepping down.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Arizona looks pretty bad, so we have a chance at beating them next week…
….but two wins in a row from a Cable coached team? Doesn’t happen very often….
September 20th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Bauce gotta jet…..see ya people later…….JUST WIN
September 20th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Sorry MR,..I have a job, have never gotten any family money,..sorry ot disappoint you.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Norco Bob Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Sorry MR,..I have a job, have never gotten any family money,..sorry ot disappoint you.
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But pilfering the family medicine cabinet…no shame in that.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Ricky’s tonite
September 20th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Larry Fitzgerald was spotted with a plastic brace on his left wrist after Sunday’s loss to the Falcons, but said it’s nothing serious.
Fitzgerald added that the wrist issue was related to something he sustained in Week 1. It’s clear he isn’t 100 percent between his knee woes and this tweak, but he’s not in danger of missing any games. Fitzgerald is surely looking forward to the Cardinals’ Week 6 bye, which should give him a chance to get back to full strength.
Source: Arizona Republic
September 20th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Guys, I know something that Al could do that would have me on the bandwagon immediately, and have me buying season tickets right now, for the next 5 years. If Al refused to play the game in Arizona out of protest of their new immigration law. What a way for Al to really prove that he’s still a notch above the other NFL owners when it comes to civil rights and race relations.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Let’s see if Nnamdi cover him all game.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Next week’s game is critical. Beating the rams in our house by two points is not a statement that this thing is turning around.
Winning two in a row is a statement
Going 2-1 to start the season is a statement
Getting a win at somebody else’s house is a statement
I think after two very uneven games, against two very different teams, with a lot of personnel shifting and indecision, next week now stands as the barometer for how well this team can perform down the stretch.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Al and the rest of us dont want you on the bandwagon,..sorry.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:10 am
OK, Bob, so we’re back to this again. First you denied it, then you said it “might” have been you? Now you’re denying it again?
September 20th, 2010 at 11:11 am
OK it sounds like grads did a good job of coming in and making some plays on the offense but if you think that dink and dunk roll out right roll out left dead duck passing is going to get us into the play-offs forget about it. To think that we are going to trade Campbell and Boeller is the back up is insane! Did any of you really watch Boeller in Baltimore? Not a starting QB barely making a second string QB. Campbell is a second string QB on most elite teams as well but the issue he has is he likes to sit in the pocket and throw donw field as well. Grads has more success because he is always moving in the pocket and making a circus throw here or there.
Lets face it are QB situation is not great but our o-line pass protection is just as bad. The WRs may focus more when Grads is in the game but the o-line pass protection still sucks. Along with the change up of the starting lineman every freakin week.
Until we get a real rythm going with the WRs I am not jumping on either bad wagon yet. Plus, who is to say if Campbell was not benched that he would got the rythm going and one the game.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Gotta run little dude,…lets take this up next time,..fair enough?…Im heading to the pool at the Cal-Fit in Folsom bro….(Bidwell)…cya!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:13 am
yes, we should look at the long term solution but you know what.
We’ve been embarrassing ourselves for the past 7 years. I’d rather take a scrapping QB that wins for us right now and enjoy my week this week. Let’s get back to 500 first before we start worrying about contending.
The Niners were a playoff team with Garcia. The fans wanted more. They shipped him out of town and havent even reached the playoffs since.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Bob, I’m pretty sure Al doesn’t want people on the bandwagon, seeing that crowd yesterday. lol. If his goal is low attendance, he’s overachieving! Anyhow, see ya. Have fun spending daddy’s money today. What are you and Brien going to do, besides finish up all of that leftover beer from the tailgate no one showed up to?
September 20th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Oh, Brien, see you later, too. Since Bob’s leaving, you must be too.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:16 am
and our last good qb was a dink and dunk too, seems like theres a pattern here when we have a scrappy dink and dunk qb we win when we have the al davis type qb we lose, jeff george, kerry collins, aaron brooks, jamarcus russell…dink and dunk, Rich gannon, bruce gradkowski and even jeff hostettler we won with him too for a bit.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:17 am
NFL Network Announces Raiders’ Nnamdi Asomugha as National Spokesperson for Keep Gym in School Campaign
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4540224.htm
September 20th, 2010 at 11:19 am
How many times does Bruce need to come off the bench and prove that Al Davis’ height-arm strength QB mold is meaningless?
Garbagekowski?
SnB, forget Disney or Bad News Beard or whatever it is you’re babbling about, homie.
You want a guy that the team can get behind at QB. The team is an indirect reflection of the coaching staff (particularly HC) and the QB.
When Campbell’s in- they’re slouches.
When Bruce is in- they play harder simple as that.
How bout we let the best QB on the team play the rest of the season, then re-evaluate. I guarantee you that’s what Cable will do unless he is overriden by Al.
We look like a Mickey Mouse club out there with Campbell, just like we did Russell. We looked much better with Frye until he started throwing picks.
We look GOOD with Grad.
Quit getting hung up on completion percentages and height and whatever else is clogging up your guys’ feminine napkins.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:22 am
I think it’s killing Al that 8 years after Gruden’s gone, he’s still heavily responsible for whatever success we have. He drafted Gradkowski. lol. It’s funnier the more you think about it.
And, what’s up with Campbell? What’s the politics behind that? Cable’s call, or Al’s? This should be interesting, as things always are in Oakland. The big story today is not the win, it’s the benching of Campbell, and the organizational chaos that’s looming.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:22 am
big chill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:16 am
and our last good qb was a dink and dunk too, seems like theres a pattern here when we have a scrappy dink and dunk qb we win when we have the al davis type qb we lose, jeff george, kerry collins, aaron brooks, jamarcus russell…dink and dunk, Rich gannon, bruce gradkowski and even jeff hostettler we won with him too for a bit.
This says a lot.
My point is primarily with attitude. Grad has it. Gannon had it. Gannon wasn’t a Pro Bowler until he got a chance and a coach who really believed in him.
It’s less about arm strength and prior W-L record and more about what you see on the field.
When Grad is on the field, I see completions being made by WRs. I see comebacks, I see guys getting excited.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:25 am
And, what’s up with Campbell? What’s the politics behind that? Cable’s call, or Al’s? This should be interesting, as things always are in Oakland. The big story today is not the win, it’s the benching of Campbell, and the organizational chaos that’s looming.
Very good point, MR.
Seems like last year, at Cable’s request (and after it was painfully evident on and off the field that he was absolute garbage), Russell got benched.
Campbell seems to me to be overwhelmingly a Davis choice. Height, arm strength, first round pick in search of redemption.
It has Al’s handwriting all over it.
If we’re to believe that it’s true what is said, that Cable has control over who starts, it’s Cable’s call.
Now, if we don;t believe that (and who does?) did Cable get clearance again or did he go rogue?
If Campbell starts Sunday, we’ll know.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:26 am
The real battle is keeping the public school, period. Gym is just the first thing to get axed, but they’re going after the entire public school system. Has the NFL been there to fight for the public school all along, considering the public school system has been under attack since Reagan took office 30 years ago (really since prop 13 in “liberal” California, in the ’70s)? I just wish more athletes would use their star power to fight for more social causes that didn’t have to do with sports. It takes P.E. class facing a threat of extinction to get the NFL involved with child education?
September 20th, 2010 at 11:27 am
OK it sounds like grads did a good job of coming in and making some plays on the offense but if you think that dink and dunk roll out right roll out left dead duck passing is going to get us into the play-offs forget about it.
Who said that?
Grad’s strengths would, on paper, appear to be rolling out, PA
September 20th, 2010 at 11:28 am
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:27 am
OK it sounds like grads did a good job of coming in and making some plays on the offense but if you think that dink and dunk roll out right roll out left dead duck passing is going to get us into the play-offs forget about it.
Who said that?
Grad’s strengths would, on paper, appear to be rolling out, PA
(CONTINUED)
and I mentioned that earlier, but there’s nothing about his play to suggest he can’t go vertical. He’s demonstrated he can do this and will likely be asked to do it more in this offense.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:29 am
just read some twitter stuff from #24 Huff…
wehager
@Huffy247 You came out and talked to us at hotel and signed 4 us late at night. WE will always remember. Now saving from a #24 jersey.
wehager
@Huffy247 I want 2 personally thank you. U have no idea how happy you made my 2 boys and I. We were in awe. Star struck and saw U in action!
wehager
@Huffy247 We R going 2 try to save up for game next year. A once in a lifetime for us. Boyz have a new hero and you sir R an honorable man.
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Way to go #24
September 20th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Al took a step forward in getting rid of Russell and a step back trading for Campbell.
Why was everyone applauding this decision. My buddy, a Redskin fan, said look forward to 60+ completion percentage (a favorite stat it seems) and a bunch of Ls. The guy has no vision. He constantly checks down before scanning the field. When he does go deep, he’s locked in to one guy.
There’s a reason Shanarat got rid of him for chump change.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I thought Al’s decision to bench Jason was inspired, and typically bold and decisive.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:32 am
OK it sounds like grads did a good job of coming in and making some plays on the offense but if you think that dink and dunk roll out right roll out left dead duck passing is going to get us into the play-offs forget about it.
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Dink and dunk? lol…Are you sure you don’t have JC and Grads mixed up? If anything, JC is captain check down, King of the 5 yard dumpoff to the RB/FB. Grads gets the ball to his RECEIVERS. Check the stat line, bud. 10 passes to DHB and Murphy from Grads. 2 from JC.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Slide #9 – Fletcher should have been flagged. His hands are all over DHB, and he is not looking for the ball.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Grad was lighting up that Pittsburgh D (I don’t care if Troy wasn’t in, that’s pro sports, guys get injured) and he wasn’t doing it dinking and dunking.
The dinker-dunker is OBVIOUSLY Campbell. Bruce takes chances. Tape don’t lie.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:33 am
You know Cable is smarter than we think. He has now turned Al’s philosophy on head coaches, that they are there to coach on Sundays only, and put it to good use. So when he says “it’s my job to win games and do it anyway possible” he is telling Al I am doing what you have defined my job to be. Now Al can solidily point a finger at him and blame him for losing and Cable can take it and run with it.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:33 am
The Big Banana Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:32 am
OK it sounds like grads did a good job of coming in and making some plays on the offense but if you think that dink and dunk roll out right roll out left dead duck passing is going to get us into the play-offs forget about it.
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Dink and dunk? lol…Are you sure you don’t have JC and Grads mixed up? If anything, JC is captain check down, King of the 5 yard dumpoff to the RB/FB. Grads gets the ball to his RECEIVERS. Check the stat line, bud. 10 passes to DHB and Murphy from Grads. 2 from JC.
Exactly!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Hobs Gnarly Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:33 am
You know Cable is smarter than we think. He has now turned Al’s philosophy on head coaches, that they are there to coach on Sundays only, and put it to good use. So when he says “it’s my job to win games and do it anyway possible” he is telling Al I am doing what you have defined my job to be. Now Al can solidily point a finger at him and blame him for losing and Cable can take it and run with it.
I still don’t think Cable is smarter than a fith grader, but he’s smart enough to know who should be field general.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Watching the game again …
That failed 4th down play, DMac walks into the end zone if we pitch it to him.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:35 am
fifth*
September 20th, 2010 at 11:36 am
If Cable wants to give himself a shot at winning more games than last year….then he starts Grads until he plays like crap or makes huge mistakes that costs the team wins. If that happens, then they should go back to Campbell.
Otherwise it is soooooo freakin OBVIOUS that Grads gives the team the best chance to win on game by game basis.
Grads is the starter this team needs NOW and he has proved it time and time again.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:36 am
The way Run DMC was looking out there, I absolutely agree with you, J.
Dakota, break out the Rue the Day list, lol. Ol boy is a player.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:37 am
J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Watching the game again …
That failed 4th down play, DMac walks into the end zone if we pitch it to him.
^^^^^^^^^
I think Campbell screwed that play up. I think it was supposed to be pitched to DMC, but I think Campbell messed up and thought it was a FB handoff.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Once again…I luv how DMC is silencing his idiotic critics! LOL
September 20th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Slide #17 – More passing interference on an uncatchable pass.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Even if Grads turns out to be garbage, he’s the best QB on the roster. Roll with him for the season, see what happens, then reevaluate.
The Campbell move was possibly more retarded than sticking with Russell because Jason had years of tape that came with him showing he sucked.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I thought Al’s decision to bench Jason was inspired, and typically bold and decisive.
^^^^^^^^
We know the old looney man Al didn’t make that decision.
The old man wants JC to be the starter.
Cable and the offensive coaches want Bruce!
So do the fans!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:40 am
My boy DMAC is running w/ a purpose this season. I loved that play where he lowered is shoulders and delivered a big hit on their safety.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Whats up fellas…..not a spectacular win, but we’ll take it…..
Run D looked solid all game though. Surprisingly so too, with Seymour out. Glad big John got to get his hands muddy out there. Good to send that message that the front 7 has vastly improved too. Hopefully, McClain will make more plays to get the crowd rowdy without drawing the flag (if we lost that game, that play would’ve been criticized immensely for giving that drive momentum).
What the hell is the holdup with Bruce Campbell? Surely there has to be a spot on the line that he can upgrade with his physical prowess. He must be really slow at catching on to the schemes and plays….
Please get us an update on Big Bruce Jerry!……
September 20th, 2010 at 11:41 am
DKnight007 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I thought Al’s decision to bench Jason was inspired, and typically bold and decisive.
^^^^^^^^
We know the old looney man Al didn’t make that decision.
The old man wants JC to be the starter.
Cable and the offensive coaches want Bruce!
So do the fans!
Exactly, that’s why I said earlier Cable’s best move as HC was benching Campbell after 6 quarters as opposed to 6 weeks.
Down ONLY 7-3, he knew his D was about to give up and we were in for some more Keystone Cops.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Think this may have been our last homegame with the infield. Wont be sorry to see it gone. Next home game is against the Texans and the A’s finish up that weekend on the road.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:43 am
people applauded getting J Cambell because Jamarcus was so terrible but i was cool to go with gradkowski i think he deserves a chance look at what he did for us last year and this year, win games and move the offense.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Someone might have mentioned this already but picture #16 is McFadden in the Heisman pose. Freakin sweet!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Bush got his stitches removed today too fellas…..Can’t wait to see Bush and McFadden out there together and the fake handoffs to Bush, with pitches to the outside to McFadden. We’ll really open things up then….
September 20th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Michael Bush had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left thumb on Monday morning.
Bush’s status for Week 3 will be a game-time decision, made during warmups. Darren McFadden ranks second in the NFL in rushing (behind only Arian Foster), so he’s probably not going to lose much work when Bush returns. An RB2 sleeper early in the preseason, Bush qualifies now as no more than an RB4.
Source: Jerry McDonald on Twitter
September 20th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Yeah, the Halftime move had to be done. I’m just surprised they did it!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I don’t think Campbell is a bad player but hes new to this team. Gradkowski has already built a bond with this team. I’m happy to have both of them. Campbell needs to sit and get acclimated to this team but Grads is the hot hand right now and we have to ride the wave for as long as we can. If Campbell sits awhile and our offensive line and players improve over the course of the season and hes forced into the game, I’m sure he’ll look better.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Al is going to die before he sees a new damn stadium. It’s not going to happen.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:47 am
from twitter…
Jerrymcd
Michael Bush had stitches removed from left thumb, will prepare as if he’ll play Sunday but decision won’t be made until before game.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:48 am
If Bush comes back ready to play the way McFadden is…we have a serious 1-2 punch at the RB position that we haven’t seen for quite sometime.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Al is probably fuming. Would love to be a fly on the wall.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Hey 24!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am
I don’t think Bush needs to play just yet. If he needs more time to rest, let him rest. McFadden is running hot right now. I’d hate to see Bush get rushed back for no reason. Also…I like Marcel Reese. I think Luke Lawton’s suspension is now over and if the Raiders want to pick him up, they can but I like Reese more…anybody else?
September 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Dakota – Yo!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am
some thoughts…
Grads gets the ball out much quicker than JC. Also displayed good zip and accuracy.
YAC was much better yesterday. Great downfield blocking by the WR’s.
Loper is solid and steady. Satelle had is best game in a while.
What happened to Greg Meyers? He caught everything last year.
Thought Nmandi was going to cover the other teams #1?
They should have left him on Clayton all game long.
This team has a lot of fight in it, when grads is in at least.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am
24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:48 am
If Bush comes back ready to play the way McFadden is…we have a serious 1-2 punch at the RB position that we haven’t seen for quite sometime.
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McFadden will be back down to 7 carries per game.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am
DMAC Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:40 am
My boy DMAC is running w/ a purpose this season. I loved that play where he lowered is shoulders and delivered a big hit on their safety.
^^^^^^^^
I luv how he is running with patience and using his vision to see the hole and hit the hole.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Luke has go to go, but I think he won’t get cut until his suspension is over. (4weeks)
September 20th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Michael Bush had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left thumb on Monday morning.
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Who cares?
DMAC proved he can handle 30 carries.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:52 am
i don’t necessarily think campbell is bad but this offensive line is not tailored to him. this line needs a qb that gets the ball out quick and sees more of the field and that right now is grads.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:52 am
KoolKell Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Yeah, the Halftime move had to be done. I’m just surprised they did it!
^^^^^^^
Cable realized whats BEST for the team to WIN the game, because if they would have lost that game….heads would have rolled.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Dakota – I don’t think so. Bush was never one of Cable’s favorites it seemed so I think McFadden will get 20 carries while Bush gets 10.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:52 am
When’s the last time any Raider RB had 30 carries???????
I’ll try to look that up this afternoon.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Luke has go to go, but I think he won’t get cut until his suspension is over.
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Lawton’s suspension is up. It was 2 games and can be applied, even if he’s not on an NFL roster. We can re-sign him now and forget about putting Zach Miller in as a blocker on passing plays. His hands are needed to catch passes and move the chains
September 20th, 2010 at 11:53 am
DMAC – Lawton was cut at the 53 man cut.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:53 am
24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I don’t think Campbell is a bad player but hes new to this team. Gradkowski has already built a bond with this team.
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Which beckons the question I’ve been asking since Russell was cut. Why hasn’t Gradkowski been named the starter? Gradkowski has been the best QB on this team since he’s been here, yet it’s understandable that a number one overall draft choice is going to be given the largest window possible to turn things around. Now that Russell’s gone, there’s no excuse for Gradkowski to not start. When Al said he could still be heavily involved, he wasn’t joking. He meant heavily. Right up to starting QB.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:54 am
You know he will 24! That’s the exciting part. He’s gonna be at the top of his game, and McFadden finally is too. We’ll finally get to see the offense we’ve been dreaming about for awhile now…… I know I’ve posted this up here millions of times, so make this a million and 1, but being a Louisville, KY boy originally, I got to see Bush play in the greatest high school football game ever. Dude was a QB going against Brian Brohm in the old Cardinal Stadium, and these mickeyfickeys went at it hard. Bush threw for over 450 yds and 6 tds, and ran for over a 100 in that game….Even though they lost by 3 in that game, everyone back at home knew then, that this guy was one of the greatest athletes to come from the city since Muhammad Ali….
September 20th, 2010 at 11:54 am
DMAC and DHB are SOLID !!!
And too think DHB is just scratching the surface.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Liked seeing McClain send a message yesterday with the body slam tackle.
It cost 15 yards, but it was worth it IMO.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:55 am
# 24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:53 am
DMAC – Lawton was cut at the 53 man cut.
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I don’t think so. Couldn’t do anything until his suspension is over, I believe.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:55 am
What happened to Greg Meyers?
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Who ???
you must mean backup TE Brandon Myers, and he sucks
September 20th, 2010 at 11:55 am
bush has a lot to contribute, don’t discount him.
and will somebody please tell me what the hell huejack is doing arm in arm with grads in the picture for monty pooles’ article?
September 20th, 2010 at 11:56 am
MR – Grads is too much like Gannon…and Campbell is more of what AD likes maybe?
September 20th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Nice to see DHB have a good game also.
Lets hope he continues to improve.
I hope CrabDiva does nothing tonight versus the champs and then DHB will have some bragging rights. LOL
September 20th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Waddup Rockstar! Come on, don’t tell me just ’cause McFadden had a couple good games, you’re ready to sh!t on Bush…the more the merrier! They can both go off!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Sorry RR you’re right. He was pretty good last year and they were talking his hands up.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:57 am
It’ll be nice to see Bush back versus Zona, cause they will need him.
Pounding the rock with DMC and Bush all day long versus the Cards is the way to go!
Their run defense is weak and they got gashed by Turner and freakin even Snelling yesterday!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:58 am
LA, I was only typing that comment at 11:32 to rile up that confected idiot MR.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:58 am
LOL!!! Yeah, Ol Bush is watching DMac get off out there on the field and he is thinking I have to get back on the field by all means. Mark my word he will be playing next week, with anumb thumb.Oh yeah!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Who ???
you must mean backup TE Brandon Myers, and he sucks
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I’ll take Stewart right about now as our backup TE. At least he could catch.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:59 am
hey Bleeder, I’m not a Bush hater. I just think McFadden is a better back and he’s clearly got the hot hand right now
how many carries did Bennett & Cartwright have the first 2 games? not many – if any. MBush can have those carries I guess
September 20th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Campbell making bad reads man. Underthrew DHB deep, and threw late to DHB in the the end zone that shoulda been picked.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:59 am
SilverandBlackbleeder – Cool story.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Stewart could block as well.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
DKnight007 – I agree with you. We’ve needed plays like the McClain body slam to set the tone for the defense. We have needed guys like Henderson who want to get slapped in the face before a game. We’ve needed guys like Houston who will scrap with anybody and guys like Wimbley who fly around the corner and smash the QB. I really like our defense and I’ll take a penalty like that to fire up the defense.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I hope CrabDiva does nothing tonight versus the champs and then DHB will have some bragging rights.
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DK, Divatree is going off tonight
150 yards and 2 TD’s against a weak Saints secondary (minus Sharper)
September 20th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I like Bush and actually thought he should be starting, but the injury gave DMAC the opportunity to carry the ball more. He has responded and I think you keep feeding him the ball. DMAC- 20 carries……Bush-10 carries
September 20th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Not too many call on here for trading Dmac anymore. Guess he has a little power in those skinny toothpick legs than we thought. Loved how he protected the ball as well.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Crabby still has to face 2 good corners tonight. 4 catches 38 yds
September 20th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
24- Look it up. Classic State Title game. Bush was the man at QB when he went to Louisville Male High School…. He would have kept playing QB at Univ. of Louisville, but they were so high on Brohm that they tried Bush out at DB and RB his freshman year ’cause they wanted him on the field and not sitting, and wound up keeping him at RB after seeing the damage he can do with his legs. He’s a ridiculously gifted athlete. Him and McFadden can be something really special…..
September 20th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
What happened to Greg Meyers?
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Who ???
you must mean backup TE Brandon Myers, and he sucks
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Really bad. Just think if he was decent, we wouldn’t have to go with the the 6th Oline guy. He dropped an easy pass from Gradowski yesterday that woulda been a first down.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Bring back Stewart. Cut Myers.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I don’t think McFadden “should” get the ball 30 times a game. Thats where Bush comes in. McFadden will wear down imo. I personally believe Bush is more complete than McFadden but I’m not hating on what McFadden is doing right now…keep doing it. Anyways…I gotta go back to work. Peace.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Keep Stevie Brown. Cut “stiff armed” Eugene.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Who cares about Craptree? He will wilt after the first big hit and short arm everything after that then go hame and polish his thousand pairs of shoes.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:58 am
LA, I was only typing that comment at 11:32 to rile up that confected idiot MR.
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Turns out that you’re the idiot. lol.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:58 am
LA, I was only typing that comment at 11:32 to rile up that confected idiot MR.
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You BSJ, rile up someone in this blog, now com’on, not you, you’re so likeable, I just don’t see it.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
I wouldn’t be opposed to an even timeshare for both of ‘em……No need to wear down McFadden with 20+ carry games if we don’t have to go that route, and he can share the load. I’d like to have McFadden around for more than 3 more years. Backs who get too much work in this league never last. Especially with that build….They should be able to feed off each other
September 20th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Hey Dell,
I’m starting to take offense. I always say wassup to you and you just ignore me.
hahahahaha
September 20th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
LOL Dell.
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/photos/pictures-to-prove-it-rams-body/1075141
September 20th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
would love the the wildcat with bush and dmac. lots of ways they could be effective. they can both throw, run and catch.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Dell,
Just watched the Rams frist TD again, and I’ll just say that we seem to get beat a lot when we play cover 2.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
DK, Divatree is going off tonight
150 yards and 2 TD’s against a weak Saints secondary (minus Sharper)
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Craptree may not turn in stats like that this whole year if he doesnt get his head of his jejunum…
September 20th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Didn’t see much of McClain besides that bodyslam, which I know got the crowd & defense fired up … while the Rams marched down for a TD!
Veldheer & McClain both still have a LONG ways to go imo
He slammed a guy about the size of Nick Miller. It’s not like he bodyslammed Steven Jackson!
he gave the Rams 15 yards and extra motivation. the very next play was a 20 yard pass to Amendola, clearly unfazed by the slam. the drive ended in a TD and cut our lead to just 2 points
he needs to keep his emotions in check. We had enough stupid penalties yesterday than to have to worry about some rookies bravado
ever watched SAVED BY THE BELL?
this is basically like Slater punching Skreetch in the face. not a major accomplishment
September 20th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
I don’t think McFadden “should” get the ball 30 times a game
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That would be 480 carries… DMAC carries the ball that much this year and he will not be around next year. He might be dead!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
He slammed a guy about the size of Nick Miller. It’s not like he bodyslammed Steven Jackson!
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Clearly a ROMAC hater. Comon RRS. Kirk is gone. Get over it!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
DMAC Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Hey Dell,
I’m starting to take offense. I always say wassup to you and you just ignore me.
hahahahaha
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DMAC
I gave you a shout out last week, don’t be going Cable on me.
So let me restart this comment right,
DMAC what’s up?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I really dont care if dhb is never as good as cancer craptree. DHB will have a better career, and a longer one, because he’s a hard worker and is willing to do whatever it takes. Love his blocking as well. Can you imagine cancer craptree doing that? me neither…
September 20th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Correct Jhill.
We gave up our first TD last week on a cover 2 as well. We are clueless on a cover 2.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Crabby still has to face 2 good corners tonight. 4 catches 38 yds
Craptree may not turn in stats like that this whole year if he doesnt get his head of his jejunum…
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the Saints secondary is NOT that good fellas, especially w/o Sharper
49ers will be playing catch-up after Brees & Co put on a passing clinic in the first half.
Alex Smith sucks, but Divatree & Davis will get some work tonight. 42-28 Saints
September 20th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Wassupers. LMAO. I’m just fkin w/ you Dell.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
RR argee about Mclain. that was a bonehead play for a guy with a supposedly high football IQ.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I think Bush will hop the first train out of Dodge. Not activating him so that Lamont Jordan wouldn’t go to the Broncos or Patriots and then later asking him to play FB instead of SIGNING A FRIGGING FB, didn’t sit well for him…
…When is his contract up?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Dell,
Just watched the Rams frist TD again, and I’ll just say that we seem to get beat a lot when we play cover 2.
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Jhill, watch the hand gestures from , Branch, he was signaling to some other DB, look again.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
JC should start against the Cardinals
September 20th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
DMAC Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Wassupers. LMAO. I’m just fkin w/ you Dell.
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DMAC
Can’t be any worse than Raider O does, or Dakota, or RRS.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
LMAO RR!!! You are still stcuck int he 90s as well, huh? LOL!!!! Slater is now a professional MC for life and Skreetch is now a porn producing star.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
ever watched SAVED BY THE BELL?
this is basically like Slater punching Skreetch in the face. not a major accomplishment
September 20th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
So you think Seattle’s D is 22 points better than the Saints? I dont. I think 38-6 NO is the final. Alex Smith throws 3 more picks and they are calling for his head in SF. SF proceeds to trade us a 3rd rd pick for Campbell…
September 20th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Loved the way we dominated the time of possession. 36 min to 23! gave the d lots of rest.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
argee about Mclain. that was a bonehead play for a guy with a supposedly high football IQ.
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yeah man. were the fans cheering when Kelly jumped offsides twice? carlisle’s false start, veldheer’s hold, Routt’s illegal contact ???
a penalty is a penalty imo. the Rams scored on that drive, so it’s not like it got the defense so fired up that they actually played better!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Al should Fire Tom Cable.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Dakota Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I think Bush will hop the first train out of Dodge.
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Will he have his little pouch on a stick and be called Hobo…
September 20th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Loper > Carlile… imo
September 20th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Can’t belived we barley beat the Rams by 2 points.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Can’t be any worse than Raider O does, or Dakota, or RRS.
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Dell, have you traded DMAC to Dakota for his backup kicker yet ???
September 20th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
raiderfan12 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Al should Fire Tom Cable.
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Hello Captain obvious!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Nobody ever gets fired after a win. Bought himself another week.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
AL Should Fire himself, he’s been the only thing consistent this whole losing time, a new coach will not change anything i don’t care if they got the best coach out there as long al davis is in charge we will suck
September 20th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Dakota Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
raiderfan12 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Al should Fire Tom Cable.
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Hello Captain obvious!
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Dakota
My wonderful friend. Could you please start a “FIRE CABLE LIST” and include me, thanks for your effort.
You’re on the blog more than I, that’s why I suggested you.
How’s the family?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Alex Smith throws 3 more picks and they are calling for his head in SF. SF proceeds to trade us a 3rd rd pick for Campbell
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BCZ: nice pipe dream bro
Smith will have a pick or two, but keep his job and get Divatree & Davis going late in the game (garbage minutes)
September 20th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
# No Mas Diamante Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Nobody ever gets fired after a win. Bought himself another week.
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What about getting fired on your day off?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Dell,
PLay started out with just Clayton on the right side in front of Routt. The slot guy motioned to the right side and Clayotn, Slot guy, and Jackson all released into their patterns. Slot guy ran a 2yd delayed out, Routt picked him up. Wimbley picked up Jackson coming out of the backfield. Clayton ran right past Branch.
Did he really expect McClain to get back to defend that play?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Didn’t see much of McClain besides that bodyslam, which I know got the crowd & defense fired up … while the Rams marched down for a TD!
Veldheer & McClain both still have a LONG ways to go imo
He slammed a guy about the size of Nick Miller. It’s not like he bodyslammed Steven Jackson!
he gave the Rams 15 yards and extra motivation. the very next play was a 20 yard pass to Amendola, clearly unfazed by the slam. the drive ended in a TD and cut our lead to just 2 points
he needs to keep his emotions in check. We had enough stupid penalties yesterday than to have to worry about some rookies bravado
ever watched SAVED BY THE BELL?
this is basically like Slater punching Skreetch in the face. not a major accomplishment
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In ROMAC Defense, he did lead the team in tackles, and his penalty was the best penalty i’ve seen in a raider game in a long time. It wasn’t a mental error, it was a statement penalty and it got the D and the crown pumped. Even though a touchdown came on the drive, i dont blame that penalty at all. Fact is, the guy was still on his feet and the whistle hadnt been blown.He man’d up on him and i was pumped no doubt.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Can’t be any worse than Raider O does, or Dakota, or RRS.
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Dell, have you traded DMAC to Dakota for his backup kicker yet ???
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Dakota,
Is pulling a Al Davis on me, he wants more than a straight trade, I probably will have to throw in some cole slaw.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Al should hire Tom FLores as the new coach.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
My wonderful friend. Could you please start a “FIRE CABLE LIST” and include me, thanks for your effort.
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That list would be pretty long.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
# raiderfan12 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Can’t belived we barley beat the Rams by 2 points.
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Its the NFL. What league do you watch? A win is a win, especially for a team like us coming off a blowout loss. If Grads plays 4 quarters, the gap would have been more than 2 points IMO
September 20th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Dell, I already started a Fire Cable list on October 1, 2008, here it is:
Fire Cable:
Dakota
Keep Cable:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Later peoples.
Go A’s
Go Dubs
Go Cal Bears
Go Raiders!!!!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Dell,
PLay started out with just Clayton on the right side in front of Routt. The slot guy motioned to the right side and Clayotn, Slot guy, and Jackson all released into their patterns. Slot guy ran a 2yd delayed out, Routt picked him up. Wimbley picked up Jackson coming out of the backfield. Clayton ran right past Branch.
Did he really expect McClain to get back to defend that play?
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Jhill
This is great, I love this.
Do you really expect Branch to cover Clayton over Routt.
We are not there, was Routt to follow Clayton and Branch take the out pattern, since Branch is the safety and looks to tackle first. Or did Routt communicate to Branch to take his man.
I saw exactly, what I told you in my comments this morning.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
DMAC Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Later peoples.
Go A’s
Go Dubs
Go Cal Bears
Go Raiders!!!!!!!
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BYE DMAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I want to see Gallery Back at Left Tackle. Its time. He’s a better player now than he was 3 years ago.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Cable stays. the players seem to like him.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
In a cover 2 the LB’s responsibility is short dumps or screens in the flat, Corner responsibility is intermediate and safety is deep. I think the issue is the caught us in a base 3-4 looking to stop a short/intermediate throw and they threw it to an obvious hole in the zone. Make no mistake is was a spectacular catch by Clayton.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Gallery cant remain healthy long enough to be considered a tangible starter anywhere on the line.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Dakota Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Dell, I already started a Fire Cable list on October 1, 2008, here it is:
Fire Cable:
Dakota
Keep Cable:
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For now I am a Keep Cable partisan… he is stil better than Norv, Art or Lance.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
bcz24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
In a cover 2 the LB’s responsibility is short dumps or screens in the flat, Corner responsibility is intermediate and safety is deep. I think the issue is the caught us in a base 3-4 looking to stop a short/intermediate throw and they threw it to an obvious hole in the zone. Make no mistake is was a spectacular catch by Clayton.
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Bcz24
Jhill and I are dissecting, the first TD pass to Clayton. He is getting frustrated with Branch and sometimes, a call is missed, and we are going over who, is at fault on that particular play.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
yeah the billboard was put up for al, he still is here why do we want another coach who won’t do anything under al, we need a gm and a good coach but al needs to step aside
September 20th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Im of the opinion that if Cable was not going to be retained, they should have gotten rid of him, as speculated would happen, back in March. This is his team now for better or worse. Midseason coaching changes NEVER work out for the positive of the team. No one fires their coach and gets better.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Dell,
Is this going in the direction of yours and Os argument over Huff?
Cover 2 defense!
Why would branch go UNDERNEATH Routt to cover the slot guy running a 2 yd out to the flat?
You’re going off memory and I’m looking right at the play with slow mo, rewind, and all that, lol.
Let’s take your point. The coach was talking to who on the Branch on the sidelines, not Routt or McClain, right?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
# bcz24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Gallery cant remain healthy long enough to be considered a tangible starter anywhere on the line.
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OK but when he is healthy he is our best lineman. He’s much better than Henderson/Barnes/Veldheer. His health isnt the reason he’s at guard.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Oh. Well on the second TD Routt had good coverage, but Clayton made an amazing grab. I guess I would have to watch the first one again to make any judgements on it.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
RR – You’re starting to scare me, bro. Saved by the Bell?
September 20th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Its Suzy Kolber night and she is looking fine as ever!!
September 20th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
our offensive line sucks. The offensive line should of been fixed 3 years ago by Tom Cable. The worst coach of all time.
September 20th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
What I saw in DMAC was a power back running defenders into the hard dusty Oakland Coliseum infield dirt and get up smiling as the defenders gingerly got up and dusted themselves off.
30 rushes, 20 second half rushes. You won’t see many nancy’s do that, at 5.4 per carry.
Bush can go ahead and do his rehab through October. He needs to be nice and healed up. Let’s ride this horse for all he’s worth.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
If Grad’s can keep moving the ball down the field and put TD’s on the board we should be in good shape(obvious) but converting 3rd downs at a 55-65% rate the raiders will win next week.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Run Defense:
Raiders are 29th, we have gone against C. Johnson (he and & AP the two best) and S. Jackson, minus CJ’s one big 74 yd run raiders are 14th in run D
next 3 weeks we are up against Hightower/Wells (has been & never was), Foster (one hit wonder), and Matthews so far a rookie bust.
Raiders D will improve vastly,
Raiders have not had big early leads to force opponents to throw more than run until late vs the Rams.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Mr. Routt gets another interception against the Cardinals teams will start throwing against Mr. Asomugha.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
espn & nfl networks sucks & bites
Their Raider highlights have yet to show Mr. Groves’ or Mr. Browns’ special teams hit, all they show was the roughing the passer play by the Rams that was on 2nd down and the Raiders still had the lead, so even w/o that penalty, Raiders were going to win that game anyway.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
September 20th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I hope CrabDiva does nothing tonight versus the champs and then DHB will have some bragging rights.
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DK, Divatree is going off tonight
150 yards and 2 TD’s against a weak Saints secondary (minus Sharper)
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Don’t think so….the Saints have good Corners actually.
CrabDiva aint going off that much versus anyone.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
stoopidmike Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I want to see Gallery Back at Left Tackle. Its time. He’s a better player now than he was 3 years ago.
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Nope….his alligator arms will cause him to swing and miss and his footwork is not good enough to compensate for his lack or arm length at the LT position.
I personally think Barnes needs to start at LT and Jared at RT.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
JUST WIN BABY