Gradkowski opens with first team
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 1:02 pm in Oakland Raiders.
After the conclusion of warmups and drills Wednesday and the expiration of the media window for practice, Bruce Gradkowski came to the line of scrimmage to take first-team reps while Jason Campbell watched with his helmet off.
Coach Tom Cable is expected to name a starting quarterback following practice.
Among those who were not present were left guard Robert Gallery (hamstring), linebacker Travis Goethel (lower back) and wide receiver Chaz Schilens (knee).
Also absent was defesnsive tackle John Henderson, who was wearing a protective boot Monday but said it was nothing and that he’d be playing against Arizona.
Cornerback Walter McFadden and defensive tackle Richard Seymour, both out with hamstring injuries, were suited up and will take part in at last some portion of practice. Offensive lineman Erik Pears was back on the field, meaning he was signed to the 53-man roster after Stevie Brown was waived.
Brown was not at the facility Wednesday, meaning he was waiting for the end of the waiver period or was claimed by another team.
More to come . . .
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September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
A FAN ADMITS HE’LL BE ROOTING AGAINST THE RAIDERS IF GRADKOWSKI STARTS!!!!
mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop..
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
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September 22nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
BRUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEE
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Bruce starts, Campbell goes to #3.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Later Nation!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Here’s hoping Holland was waived to make room for V Jackson, just in time for Jackson to play against San Diego in week 5.
(A guy can dream, right?)
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Oh snap! The Dude is starting!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
No trade for Vincent Jackson; says agent Neil Schwartz of the Chargers, “Archie Manning was right about this organization.”
(Damn it)
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
good news ..
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Hope Brown got picked up by a team that wants to use him right away.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Campbelll is now practicing with Southwick…lmao…
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:07 pm
C’mon Raider75. I really dont want to lose stevie brown even if the Raiders deserve it.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Watch Al trade Gradkowski and our next 3 first round draft picks for Vincent Jackson.
“Campbell and Jackson remind me of Plunkett and Swervin Mervyn!”
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Also absent was defesnsive tackle John Henderson, who was wearing a protective boot Monday
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NO!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Let’s see what Bruce Almighty can do. He could be the next Gannon or Garcia type QB.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
I thank you guys for the amusement all off-season in the QB debate, it was fun.
I was called a million things, now you can just call me Mr. Rightallalong.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
A FAN ADMITS HE’LL BE ROOTING AGAINST THE RAIDERS IF GRADKOWSKI STARTS!!!!
mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop..
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Dont put words in my mouth, where did i say i would root against my beloved silver and black?!?!?!
I love the raiders i have lived in east oakland all of my life and can remember the superbowl against the eagles, I watched it. I love Al Davis ( unlike you)and i only want whats best for the team.
I want the grads experiment to run its course so we can move onto something productive like putting the most talented guys on the field, ( Al Davis philosophy by the way). I think the team can win in arizona despite cable and grads…not because of them!!1
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Doc B gets the nod. Now lets get something going.
If they still look like a High School team with Gradkowski then the Raiders are out of excuses.
Cable better pray they play well or its adios for him.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
DISCERN FOR YOURSELVES, PEOPLE
mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop..
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Vincent Jackson is going to miss 4 games by suspension and has missed all pre season plus 2 regular season games Not many takers for 1/2 a year service and a free agent at years end.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
now you can just call me Mr. Rightallalong.
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thats too long
can we just call you “MR” ?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
The Chargers really screwed up here. VJax will come back in week 10, play 6 halfassed games and will be a free agent next year and SD gets nothing for him. McNeil will probably do the same. AJ Smith looks like an idiot.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
At halftime of this Sunday’s game, maybe Hue will approach Cable about making a switch at RG. With Carlisle in there, the team seems stale, they don’t have any energy. Obviously, he has to run it through Cable, but Al gives him the latitude to make those kind of critical decisions about the offensive line.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
The $8 beers are going to taste even better in AZ this weekend.
Will even bust out my #55 white Pain McClain jersey for the first time as well.
Playoffs!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
I want the grads experiment to run its course
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Cornerback Walter McFadden and defensive tackle Richard Seymour, both out with hamstring injuries, were suited up and will take part in at last some portion of practice.
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are Bush & Eugene full go @ practice?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
We know mistic will be rooting for Arizona this Sunday as long as Gradkowski is in the lineup. Anyone else?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I am unfamiliar with this Doc B term being thrown around for Bruce.
Where did it come from?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Dell,
I sent you an email.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
JFB, now that we know Bruce is starting (reading between the lines since Cable hasn’t made his announcement yet)… are we still on for that FF bet/trade ???
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
The $8 beers are going to taste even better in AZ this weekend.
Will even bust out my #55 white Pain McClain jersey for the first time as well.
Playoffs!!!
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Where do you go for your jerseys? Did you just pay the RaiderImage $200 for an authentic or do you get em somewhere else?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop, and he will show everybody what the rest of the league already knows….HE DOESNT HAVE THE MINERALS TO STICK AS A LEGIT NFL STARTER. He may squeak by against the lowly cards, but when we play a good defnse that game plans for a full week, im afraid cinderfellas wagon will turn back into a pumpkin.
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Tell that to the Steelers defense.
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Anybody can have one good game, you have to prove it week in and week out, which he hasnt even been able t hold on to a roster spot let alone a starting gig!
Nfl history is full of one hit wonders!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
The $8 beers are going to taste even better in AZ this weekend.
Will even bust out my #55 white Pain McClain jersey for the first time as well.
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Whoa! did you say 8 dollar beers ??? I didn’t know they served beers in thimbles at the stadium in AZ
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
congrats CC for the As 1st mlb HR
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Jmackraider12 Says: September 22nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Grads is by far the best we got at the position. And yeah, i understand now why he always had pretty good stat lines with Washington, he blows it in the first half and then checks his way down the field in the second half to get his % up. He has the tools to be good but doesn’t have the “IT” factor that grads got. Gradkowski knows how to use the talent Mr.Davis has supplied this team with..I have never hated on Davis Philosophy about speed and athleticism, he just takes a little longer to find the coaches that know how to use them…RAIDERS WIN AFC WEST THIS YEAR… WE HAVE THE MOST TALENTED TEAM IN THE DIVISION…QUOTE ME
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Solid post Jmackraider12. Welcome to the blog.
According to Hue, Campbell flat out stunk it up out there. Grads is starting fellas. He’s a playah. Get over it!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Bruce Gradkowski came to the line of scrimmage to take first-team reps
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is Jason Campbell just “fatigued” ???
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Mistic, 1 second left in the game. Raiders on the goal line, down by 4. Grads under center. Are you still hoping for the “grads experiment to run its course”, or are you hoping he punches it in and the Raiders go 2-1?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
WOW!
MR calling out someone on fan loyalty. Never thought I’d see the day.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
We know mistic will be rooting for Arizona this Sunday as long as Gradkowski is in the lineup. Anyone else?
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He’s been clear in his bias against the guy. After Grads proves to be the best option at QB, he might pull his head out of his azz far enough to actually admit he was wrong. Don’t hold your breath through. Doesn’t seem like the type of guy that has any integrity.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
RMR,
Mistic is a Raiders fan. you aren’t
leave him alone… or better yet, get lost
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
DISCERN FOR YOURSELVES, PEOPLE
mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop..
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Stop it bra…. that is only part of my first statement. the raiders won last week despite the obvious weakness at qb, and can do it again based on the fact that we are playing bottom feeders.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Against the Steeler D on the road . Anybody could have a good day?????? Hmmmm Vince Young couldn’t do it.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Bruce Gradkowski came to the line of scrimmage to take first-team reps
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is Jason Campbell just “fatigued” ???
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LOL. Nice reference.
Say hello to your new QB, folks. BRUCE!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Bcz24,
I wimped out and got my McClain replica at NFL.com.
I did buy a Kenny Stabler throwback at the New Mexico state fair this weekend.
Even though it has the Mitchell and Ness patch, and looks like the real deal, the fact that I talked the guy down to $50 and well, it was the New Mexico State Fair, makes me think otherwise.
Whatever, I was happy with the purchase either way.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
This blog has taken a strange twist into the Twilight Zone…
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
McNeil will be sitting the whole year out.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
My McClain jersey is on order as well.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
What they get you for at NFL.com… $75 for the replicas right?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Stop it bra
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Is Mistic part of the Dog the Bounty Hunter gang? You from Hawaii, “bra”?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I always wear the #32 on game day…
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
“I will be glad if Grads starts so he can flop”-Says all we need to know about this ‘fan’.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
morilla Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
McNeil will be sitting the whole year out.
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He and VJax have to report by week 10 or this year doesnt count towards them being free agents.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
RedneckRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I always wear the #32 on game day…
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Ok, full disclosure… or my #20…
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
# RedneckRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I always wear the #32 on game day…
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Tatum or Allen ? Crockett ?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Anyone see the South Park with Cartmen as Dog the Bounty Hunter?
Where’s your hall pass bra!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Go RAIDERS! Go BRUCE! Yeah baby!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Bcz24,
I think I paid a tad less, because I grouped it in with a few shirts for my wife and her (*sigh*) pink #20 McFadden replica, and got a little discount.
But yeah, 70 or so.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Anyone see the South Park
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Says all we need to know about this ‘fan’.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:13 pm
We know mistic will be rooting for Arizona this Sunday as long as Gradkowski is in the lineup. Anyone else?
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He’s been clear in his bias against the guy. After Grads proves to be the best option at QB, he might pull his head out of his azz far enough to actually admit he was wrong. Don’t hold your breath through. Doesn’t seem like the type of guy that has any integrity.
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You dont know me if grads becomes a good qb, i can admit im wrong. I dont see it. the worst qb i ever saw win a super bowl was trent dilfer, but he was having his best year as apro, and he is far more talented than grads ever will be.
I dont have bias against grads, he is a quality back up, im glad he is on our team, but he cant be our starter, he is not good enough!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Good news Erik Pears back on the roster.?? UGH!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Hey, Lynn
Did Carter finally get a hold of one?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
RMR,
Mistic is a Raiders fan. you aren’t
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What kind of Raider fan admittedly wants the starting QB to fail? It is impossible to root for a a team while actively hoping the QB will fail. The quarterback position is the most vital position in the game. You want the QB to fail, you want the team to lose. You can call him a fan all you want to. I’m going to call him what he is: Someone who’s clearly rooting against the team on Sunday, because they’re not starting the QB he wants to start.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Against the Steeler D on the road . Anybody could have a good day?????? Hmmmm Vince Young couldn’t do it.
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Against sinking Pit team without their best player. Just saying….everyone was beating the Steelers at that time.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Stop it bra
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Is Mistic part of the Dog the Bounty Hunter gang? You from Hawaii, “bra”?
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Not even close, Im a black man from east okland ca, born and raised in the shadow of the coliseum, if you weren’t so afraid of my city and the people in it you would know we speak that way.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Bcz24 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
What they get you for at NFL.com… $75 for the replicas right?
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Yeah, I got mine through the Raider site. Almost got an Authentic but that’s reserved for proven players.
I usually wear #75 on game day. I would like to order another old school guy, but I haven’t decided on who yet.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
DMAC Yes he did, solo shot but,definitely got a hold of one.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:27 pm
JFB,
why wont you put your fantasy football players where your mouth is?
your prediction for Bruce was 380 yards this Sunday …
if he goes over 350 i’ll give you my 2 best players
now what do you have to offer?
either show some confidence in your boy or quit talking him up on this blog.
I’ll sweeten the deal, if Bruce throws 3 TD’s but still doesn’t nail the 350 mark (like Matt Ryan last week) I’ll say you win and make good on my bet.
a guy from Vegas that doesn’t have the stones to gamble?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Lynn From Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
# RedneckRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I always wear the #32 on game day…
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Tatum or Allen ? Crockett ?
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Tatum. RIP
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Bra or Cuz Mystic ??
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
How do their replicas hold up JFB? I had one many moons ago and the numbers peeled off of it after the third wash (never machine dried it either). Thats been my biggest hold up buying a jersey this year. I think I am gonna suck it up and get a White one with the silver #s if I can…
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Alright, Mistic. I’ll ask you this again, I don’t think you answered earlier.
1 second left. Raiders on the one inch line. Down by 4. Grads under center. Are you still hoping for an expeditious Gradkowski meltdown so that we can sooner get back to Campbell and Raider football, or are you rooting for Gradkowski and the Raiders offense to punch it in, and leave Arizona 2-1?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Now we know the real reason Jeff Garcia quit the team last pre-season. He saw the awesome skills of Bruce God-kowski and decided to pack it up and go home to wifey. How could he possibly compete with a younger version of himself.
*sarcasm font*
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I too own a throw back Assassin jersey and dedicated this season to wearing it in honor of Jack. My other Throw back is #16 Plunkett
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Stop it bra
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Is Mistic part of the Dog the Bounty Hunter gang? You from Hawaii, “bra”?
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Not even close, Im a black man from east okland ca, born and raised in the shadow of the coliseum, if you weren’t so afraid of my city and the people in it you would know we speak that way.
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Hmm…I’ve been to Oakland and a majority of the kids at my high school were African-American. Never heard it pronounced like “bra” except from those crzy Hawaiian folks that think they’re cool. You sure you’re spelling it correctly?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
aig-raiders Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Campbelll is now practicing with Southwick…lmao…
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Could save his career…
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Hope is re-kindled…….
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
How do their replicas hold up JFB? I had one many moons ago and the numbers peeled off of it after the third wash (never machine dried it either). Thats been my biggest hold up buying a jersey this year. I think I am gonna suck it up and get a White one with the silver #s if I can…
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You guys need to check out Marshalls every now and then. Thats if you have a Marshalls store in your area. I found a authentic Nnamdi jersey for $50. Bought two and sold one for $100 on Craigslist.
“I’m a hustla, I’mma i”mma hustla baby”
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Bra or Cuz Mystic ??
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I can’t speak for Mystic but in The Town(the original one, not that movie with Ben Affleck…we say bra/bruh or blood. In LA if you say Blood or Cuz it’s usually gang affiliated, but out here we been saying blood or youngblood since the 60’s.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Don’t machine wash those replicas. Just use something to clean them off by hand. Wear a white t underneath it to keep it from getting musty.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
DMAC Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
How do their replicas hold up JFB? I had one many moons ago and the numbers peeled off of it after the third wash (never machine dried it either). Thats been my biggest hold up buying a jersey this year. I think I am gonna suck it up and get a White one with the silver #s if I can…
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You guys need to check out Marshalls every now and then. Thats if you have a Marshalls store in your area. I found a authentic Nnamdi jersey for $50. Bought two and sold one for $100 on Craigslist.
“I’m a hustla, I’mma i”mma hustla baby”
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LOL! Nice!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
BRUCE IS NOT THE ANSWER…..
Monty Poole’s article was dead on. He is a PERFECT back-up but not our starter. Jason needs work in our system and definitly more time then a game and half.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Stop it bra
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Is Mistic part of the Dog the Bounty Hunter gang? You from Hawaii, “bra”?
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Not even close, Im a black man from east okland ca, born and raised in the shadow of the coliseum, if you weren’t so afraid of my city and the people in it you would know we speak that way.
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Hmm…I’ve been to Oakland and a majority of the kids at my high school were African-American. Never heard it pronounced like “bra” except from those crzy Hawaiian folks that think they’re cool. You sure you’re spelling it correctly?
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Mistic means to say…”bruh”
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
RMR,
Mistic is a Raiders fan. you aren’t
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What kind of Raider fan admittedly wants the starting QB to fail? It is impossible to root for a a team while actively hoping the QB will fail. The quarterback position is the most vital position in the game. You want the QB to fail, you want the team to lose. You can call him a fan all you want to. I’m going to call him what he is: Someone who’s clearly rooting against the team on Sunday, because they’re not starting the QB he wants to start.
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The kind of fan that can see that we are on the verge of a set back. The same way we say that henderson must be replaced, and satele needs to sit. Come on you are trying to take my words out of context, but you are truly making yourself sound like a hypocrite!
The word fan is short for fanatic, any true fan wants the guys that they feel are the best to play, you cant grasp that simple concept?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Rockstar,
For the last time, I don’t trade in FF!!!
I feel I am a better drafter than anyone, so I just roll with it.
I got Bruce on waivers this morning (your loss) and promptly have him starting this weekend.
45+ points guaranteed. Dakota beware.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
we say bra/bruh or blood.
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I’ve always heard it pronounced “bruh”. As in short for “brutha”. Bra is Hawaii talk
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
What a shame they’re calling that new Affleck movie “The Town”, huh? No respect for the west coast. They act like we aint even out here, man.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
What kind of Raider fan admittedly wants the starting QB to fail? It is impossible to root for a a team while actively hoping the QB will fail.
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What kind of “fan” wants the owner to fail?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Honestly, rarely wash the replica’s.
I only wear them game day, they usually smell like BBQ and booze, or as a call it “Victory”.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
For everyone(including me)..who wondered at the end of last season, where would we be if Grads had started over J-russ the whole time? Well, here we go guys..I’m excited has ever…cant wait to see a fake slant sluggo seam to Miller in the endzone…Our team right now is as confident it has ever been, a season that can be won, a QB that can play, a RB(or 2) that can run, Big fast WR’s with chips on their shoulder, a dependable TE…And an O-line that will look better with Grads out there… Oh and i forgot the best part, a Defensive front 7 who are HUNGRY HAS HELL, we got sum bully’s on that defense, time for raider football.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Yeah, I’m born born and raised in East Oakland too, and we use “nigga” “bruh” “blood”.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Stop it bra
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Hmm…I’ve been to Oakland and a majority of the kids at my high school were African-American. Never heard it pronounced like “bra” except from those crzy Hawaiian folks that think they’re cool. You sure you’re spelling it correctly?
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I know ” AND SOME OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS ARE BLACK”
YOU ARE EMBARRASSING YOURSELF.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Don’t machine wash those replicas. Just use something to clean them off by hand. Wear a white t underneath it to keep it from getting musty.
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I always were a shirt under them but I mean really you gotta wash the think eventually right?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
ArmChair GM saying the wrong one in LA will get you shot back in the day.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
“why wont you put your fantasy football players where your mouth is?”
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that isnt something one dude should say to another dude
With Godkowski at the wheel, I am feeling much better about coming out throwing to set up the run in the 2nd half. The Cardinals can gameplan for him all they want, but he pretty much improvises every good play that he makes, so they won’t have much to plan for.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Hey guys, I just got an Authentic Nnamdi jersey off of Craigslist for only $100!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
we say bra/bruh or blood.
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I’ve always heard it pronounced “bruh”. As in short for “brutha”. Bra is Hawaii talk
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Honestly people don’t always spell things the same way, but I understand what Mystic was tryin to say.
I’ve seen people spell it bruh,brah, or bra. Just like I’ve seen some people spell it “my potna”, others my patna. It’s all good.
Oakland slang & Ebonics 101,lol.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Being that Bruce is the only Raider QB since Collins to get the ball downfield and be productive, it makes perfect sense for him to be the starter.
He’s proven he should be more than enough times.
Look, the real MVP here is Bruce’s mom. She needs to travel with the team and the equipment manager needs to account for pads, unis, and pots and pans!
Just win (on a full stomach), baby!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Mistic means to say…”bruh”
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Mistic, take notes, bruh. That’s how it’s spelled. Bra makes you sound like a douche
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Actually a fan wants his team to win no matter who is playing.everyone has their favorite players,but the TEAM winning is the most important objective.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Da Town and The Town are two different things entirely
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
You can’t gameplan against greatness!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
MR vs Mistic…….just another day in bizzaro world. One wants the owner to fail the other the QB.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Bra or Cuz Mystic ??
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I can’t speak for Mystic but in The Town(the original one, not that movie with Ben Affleck…we say bra/bruh or blood. In LA if you say Blood or Cuz it’s usually gang affiliated, but out here we been saying blood or youngblood since the 60’s.
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Finally a real oakland resident on the blog!!! These out of towners need to find another team and get of my teams nuts!! Root for the niners or be a patriot fan!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I don’t trade in FF!!!
I feel I am a better drafter than anyone, so I just roll with it.
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JFB, that sounds like an excuse
if you felt Gradkowski was truly capable of 350 yards (you predicted 380) or 3 TD’s on Sunday, you’d take this bet and improve your fantasy football team, trading your 2 worst players for my 2 best players …
instead you take the role of a coward or liar.
nice job Kiffin
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Hey guys, I just got an Authentic Nnamdi jersey off of Craigslist for only $100!
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Not too many 4XL jerseys available on craigslist Id imagine. I have to get 4xl because I am the size of most NFL lineman… an ogre if you will
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
What kind of “fan” wants the owner to fail?
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This owner in question is proven to have made decisions which put his own ego in front of what’s best for the team. So I could understand a fan wanting him to retire, which is all I’ve ever said about him. Gradkowski has done nothing but tried to win, and every single decision he’s made since being in a Raider uniform has been to help the team win. We can’t say that about Al. He benches good quarterbacks for lousy ones. He trades great coaches away in the middle of their prime. Al has too many priorities above winning and that’s why I, for one, wish he would retire.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I hated Jason Campbell and Jamarcus, but I always rooted for them.
Didn’t stop me from shaking my head after all their mistakes and yell, “Why the F’k are we playing this guy!!!”
Hell Jamarcus almost pulled me back in during the Ravens game last year, until you know, he reverted back to Jamarcus Russell.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Too bad Affleck didn’t call it Oakhole… where’s Brian?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
So I could understand a fan wanting him to retire, which is all I’ve ever said about him.
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As if!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
instead you take the role of a coward or liar.
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ACtually, I will just take the role of first-place.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Trade DMAC for a 4XL ogre!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I know ” AND SOME OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS ARE BLACK”
YOU ARE EMBARRASSING YOURSELF.
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LOL. Alright, now I’m starting to like Mistic. But I wish he’d get behind Gradkowski because he’s undoubtedly the real deal.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Finally a real oakland resident on the blog!!! These out of towners need to find another team and get of my teams nuts!! Root for the niners or be a patriot fan!
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Woa, woa, woa. OUR team is just fine with the international fan base its got.
I’m the first to say the Raiders belong in Oakland, but I’m very thankful for their time in LA. They have fans up and down the state and very large fan bases in the Pacific NW, Vegas, NM, and even NY, as frequenters of this blog I’m sure can tell you.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Mistic means to say…”bruh”
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Mistic, take notes, bruh. That’s how it’s spelled. Bra makes you sound like a douche
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Now your trying to teach me the correct spelling on slang?!?!?! ITS SLANG, BROKEN ENGLISH, IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SPELLED CORRECTLY?!?!?!?
lISTEN JUST BECAUSE YOU WEARING YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF HAMMER PANTS, THAT DOESNT MAKE YOU AN EXPERT ON MY CITY!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Beanie Wells (knee) returned to Cardinals practice Wednesday, and declared himself “ready” to play Sunday against Oakland.
Assuming Wells has no setbacks through the week, Tim Hightower’s stint as Arizona’s feature back is over. It’s been suggested that the Cards always had Week 3 targeted for Wells to make his 2010 debut, and a full practice week would confirm it. Keep an eye on Wells until Friday, but he appears to be ready to play, and would make for a fine RB2 start in the tasty matchup.
Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
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It’s time to smash on Beenie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
^^^^^^ From NY!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
ACtually, I will just take the role of first-place.
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2-0 in FF is fine & dandy
making bold predictions about Bruce and then backing down when it matters = no cajones
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
This owner in question is proven to have made decisions which put his own ego in front of what’s best for the team. So I could understand a fan wanting him to retire, which is all I’ve ever said about him. Gradkowski has done nothing but tried to win, and every single decision he’s made since being in a Raider uniform has been to help the team win. We can’t say that about Al. He benches good quarterbacks for lousy ones. He trades great coaches away in the middle of their prime. Al has too many priorities above winning and that’s why I, for one, wish he would retire.
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Very lucid. Must agree.
Although I do give Al major props for developing the identity of the Oakland Raiders and in general his “f**k you” mentality.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
ArmChair GM saying the wrong one in LA will get you shot back in the day.
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You are 100% right Lynn. Cali has alot of interesting culture. People don’t realize that the Bay and LA are so diametrically opposite.
Crips and Bloods could not even come into Oakland, and that’s why we have none of those gang affiliations among Black people here in Oakland.
The BGF and the 415 gangs kept them out.
How many people know about the original 415? Back when Oakland was more recognized by the area code 415 and repped it harder than Sam Francisco did?
It was Oakland that put the 415 and reppin your area code in general, on the map for the whole country.
I know this has very little to do with the Raiders, but I think it does help explain a little bit about the Bay vs LA rivalry, and why the rebellious/anti establishment, spirit of The Raiders is intrinsically intertwined with the spirit of Oakland in general.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Woa, woa, woa. OUR team is just fine with the international fan base its got.
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Didn’t you mean institutional? FREE DIRTY!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Beanie = 6 carries for 18 yards and re-injured knee!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Bo, you just hate Oakland because of its notoriety. If Oakland didn’t have 3 major sports teams (most of any Cali city), and didn’t produce some of the greatest writers and musicians of the 20th Century, you wouldn’t pay any mind to Oakland’s problems. You just hate the fact that a city that poor and that black could accomplish so much more than whatever boring cow town you come from.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
2-0 in FF is fine & dandy
making bold predictions about Bruce and then backing down when it matters = no cajones
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Is he in first place or am I?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
I not black I’m brown and i come from the boogie down….production.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
This is why I love this blog, you can take a simple discussion on the merits of Gradkowski versus Campbell and turn it into:
washing instructions for authentic jerseys
spelling lessons on town slang
references to South Park quotes
A little baseball talk
some Fantasy Football chat
and once in awhile talk about the Raiders
endless entertainment on here, always keeps me coming back.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
BBB… and least it aint politics!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
BCZ is 2-0 and he’s smart enough to talk up Gradkowski by simply saying he’s “better than Campbell”
if he made a prediction like 380 yards, I’d offer him the same bet
350 yards or 3 TD’s from Grads = my best 2 players in FF
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:49 pm
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2010/09/22/49ers-kpix-agree-no-more-odonnell-singletary-interviews/
Weird
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:49 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Bo, you just hate Oakland because of its notoriety. If Oakland didn’t have 3 major sports teams (most of any Cali city), and didn’t produce some of the greatest writers and musicians of the 20th Century, you wouldn’t pay any mind to Oakland’s problems. You just hate the fact that a city that poor and that black could accomplish so much more than whatever boring cow town you come from.
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Nice try assface. I do not hate Oakland, I just wish it would realize its potential.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Bo, you just hate Oakland because of its notoriety. If Oakland didn’t have 3 major sports teams (most of any Cali city), and didn’t produce some of the greatest writers and musicians of the 20th Century, you wouldn’t pay any mind to Oakland’s problems. You just hate the fact that a city that poor and that black could accomplish so much more than whatever boring cow town you come from.
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Preach on RMR. I wrote new Warrior President Joe Lacob a letter stating some of these facts, and telling him that he needs to change the team name to the Oakland Warriors.
People can hate on Oakland all it wants, but truth is, it’s a better and more successful sports city than SF.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Fellas, glad for you guys who think Grads should be starting over JC. Thats what has been debated,everyone LIKES Grads, some of us question him starting, thats all! Raiders!!!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
1580 KDAY
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
glad for you guys who think Grads should be starting over JC. Thats what has been debated,everyone LIKES Grads, some of us question him starting, thats all!
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well said Hendu!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
I not black I’m brown and i come from the boogie down….production.
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South Bronx…South,South Bronx. KRS1.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
The entire team played like crap against TEN, not just Campbell.
Campbell was pulled at half when we were only down 4 points.
Give the guy a f-ing chance.
But knowing how jaded Raider fans have become, I’m sure we’ll be hearing the chants for Boller at some point.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
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Lame idea.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Speaking of no cajones, you won’t ever put a measely $20 wager on the line!!!
I’m starting Bruce in FF, and name whatever you want and I will wager on it. I’m just not going to trade with you and your rag-tag, band of gypsies team.
Capisci??
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:25 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
RMR,
Mistic is a Raiders fan. you aren’t
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What kind of Raider fan admittedly wants the starting QB to fail? It is impossible to root for a a team while actively hoping the QB will fail. The quarterback position is the most vital position in the game. You want the QB to fail, you want the team to lose. You can call him a fan all you want to. I’m going to call him what he is: Someone who’s clearly rooting against the team on Sunday, because they’re not starting the QB he wants to start.
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The kind of fan that can see that we are on the verge of a set back. The same way we say that henderson must be replaced, and satele needs to sit. Come on you are trying to take my words out of context, but you are truly making yourself sound like a hypocrite!
The word fan is short for fanatic, any true fan wants the guys that they feel are the best to play, you cant grasp that simple concept?
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Ignore him, he gets slapped arounf all of the time. He is happy that Grads is starting because in his head he can somehow give credit to Gruden. What he fails to realize is that if Grads tunrs out to be any good it only further proves what a terrible eye for talent gruden has. Gruden released Grads when the Bucs still had no established starter and had like 5 QB’s on the roster at once.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Move Dakota back to Bismark
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
BCZ is 2-0 and he’s smart enough to talk up Gradkowski by simply saying he’s “better than Campbell”
if he made a prediction like 380 yards, I’d offer him the same bet
350 yards or 3 TD’s from Grads = my best 2 players in FF
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I talked up his intangibles. Leadership, Fire, Will to WIN! I dont think ANY of the 3 qbs on our roster is capable of eclipsing 350yds right now. I may change my tune in 4-6 weeks, but I dont see it today.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Mistic means to say…”bruh”
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Mistic, take notes, bruh. That’s how it’s spelled. Bra makes you sound like a douche
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Now your trying to teach me the correct spelling on slang?!?!?! ITS SLANG, BROKEN ENGLISH, IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SPELLED CORRECTLY?!?!?!?
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But it is supposed to be spelled phonetically. As it stands, you sound like a douchebag with “Bra”.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
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Lol preach my brotha
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Move Dakota back to Bismark
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You must mean Dickinson?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Grads couldnt beat out chris simms?!?!?!?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
post 131,yes, frig GoldenState, should be Oakland Warriors,period! Hope the new owner does it, name change,or at least a poll on it.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Dickinson ND…a frozen hell hole that I lived in for about a year.
Yikes.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# severeraiderz Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
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Lol preach my brotha
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Move the team to San Antonio
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
LOL…See u goons later. Mistic, I’m just messing with you bra/bru/bro. Don’t take it so personal. At first, I truly thought you were from Hawaii. Simple question. You might want to use bruh, though. Reads more accurately. You’re a funny guy though. I like the Black best friends and hammer pants reference.
GO RAIDERS!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Bo, you just hate Oakland because of its notoriety. If Oakland didn’t have 3 major sports teams (most of any Cali city), and didn’t produce some of the greatest writers and musicians of the 20th Century, you wouldn’t pay any mind to Oakland’s problems. You just hate the fact that a city that poor and that black could accomplish so much more than whatever boring cow town you come from.
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Preach on RMR. I wrote new Warrior President Joe Lacob a letter stating some of these facts, and telling him that he needs to change the team name to the Oakland Warriors.
People can hate on Oakland all it wants, but truth is, it’s a better and more successful sports city than SF.
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Very true, and what city would have a section called the tenderloin….and thats the rough part of town
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Biz Markie I meant
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
I don’t think the Warriors will ever change their name to anything strictly Oakland related, unless another team goes to SF.
Maybe the Bay Area Warriors, but they want to still appeal to SF and San Jose and all that, merchandise-wise.
They aren’t going to pigeon-hole themselves as just an Oakland team if they don’t have to. A’s and Raiders have SF teams as competition, Dubs don’t.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# severeraiderz Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
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Lol preach my brotha
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Move the team to San Antonio
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Step away from the pulpit!!!! lol
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Stop the presses. Bruce is not the answer. All he does is win and make plays. We simply MUST get someone 6′ 5″ who can throw the deep interception.
We haven’t had a real Raider QB since Jay Schraeder. Thank god for Jason Plunkett.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Dakota,
Normally i agree with you about moving back to LA. But right now all i want is for us a to build a solid foundation.
There isnt 1 player out there thats going to turn this team around. it’s going to take all 53 men on the roster, the coaching staff, and the management to do that. Constantly making changes to the coaches and the QB is going to keep us in the dog house. Especially the distraction of moving this team again. They started there and probably should have never left.
I trust the team put together now can grow, lets just let them play and build upon that.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
# bcz24 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
BBB… and least it aint politics!
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To demand that people don’t talk politics IS, in and of itself, a political stance. It means you support the status quo, the system ‘as is’. You’re revealing to us that you’re at the very least a right leaning Libertarian, if not a conservative Republican. If you really didn’t like political discussion, you’d just ignore it and discuss what you want to discuss. By telling everyone not to discuss politics, you’re making a political statement of your own.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
# severeraiderz Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# severeraiderz Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
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Lol preach my brotha
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Move the team to San Antonio
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Step away from the pulpit!!!! lol
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I live in TX. I could go to all the home games then. lol
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Raiders win, Bruce plays well, sellout against Texans.
Book it.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
you won’t ever put a measely $20 wager on the line!!!
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when have you asked me to?
real money and virtual football players = 2 different animals
I got a baby on the way man
who gives a rip if you lose a game or two in FF? it means nothing in real life. i’m in 4 leagues – LOL
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
We simply MUST get someone 6′ 5″ who can throw the deep interception.
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LMAO
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
# Try Some Reality Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Mistic means to say…”bruh”
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Mistic, take notes, bruh. That’s how it’s spelled. Bra makes you sound like a douche
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Now your trying to teach me the correct spelling on slang?!?!?! ITS SLANG, BROKEN ENGLISH, IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SPELLED CORRECTLY?!?!?!?
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But it is supposed to be spelled phonetically. As it stands, you sound like a douchebag with “Bra”.
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This cat is a slap! You just said slang should be spelled phonetically?!?! As in phonics? Foolish mortal, why do you think they coined the term EBONICS, IT IS NOT PHONICS?!?!/!
Go ask your “black friends” about it.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
I dont think ANY of the 3 qbs on our roster is capable of eclipsing 350yds right now
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me neither!
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:03 pm
# Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
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Apart from supporting Mcfadden and wanting Cable to be gone, little else this guy says, makes any sense.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
# severeraiderz Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# severeraiderz Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Move the team back to LA.
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Lol preach my brotha
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Move the team to San Antonio
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Step away from the pulpit!!!! lol
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I live in TX. I could go to all the home games then. lol
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i can barelyt make it to oakland let alone TX
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Texas??? the only things in Texas are queers and steers.
line from “FULL METAL JACKET”
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Lynn: Jhill’s wife is from Texas
not cool man!
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I think Tim Kawakami said it best on his Twitter today (paraphrasing, too lazy to go look) “If Cable starts Gradkowski against Arizona, that means he’s all in”
I agree. If Grads flops, Cable’s done for. If Grads succeeds, Cable stays. Simple as that. Cable’s pinning his job to Gradkowski’s arm…which is a strategy that’s worked well for him so far, I must say.
I’ll bet Hue Jackson’s “all in” on Gradkowski too, since he claimed today it was his idea in the first place. My guess is: Hue and Cable sat down Al and talked him into letting them go with their guy.
Woe unto them if their guy faceplants.
But, until he shows me otherwise, In Bruce I Trust.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
kidseven Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Stop the presses. Bruce is not the answer. All he does is win and make plays. We simply MUST get someone 6′ 5″ who can throw the deep interception.
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LMAO, best comment yet
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:09 pm
who gives a rip if you lose a game or two in FF? it means nothing in real life. i’m in 4 leagues – LOL
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Two things I don’t do:
Trade in FF, and play in more than one league.
You got a baby on the way, great, leverage him with some action!!!!
Ahhh….the good old days of the rush with the mortgage on the line.
I remember the Eagles-Pats Super Bowl. I was short on most of the bill money, so I had a grand scheme.
I was pretty sure the Pats would win, but didn’t know about covering 7 points. So I threw about $500 on the ML, which only payed off about $200, and than $250 on the Eagles +7.
If the Eagles won, I probably would have gotten evicted and had to move back to Chico or Tracy. If the Pats won and covered, it was about a wash.
But I middled, made some coin and almost crapped a brick in the meantime.
Lesson of course, parents don’t let your 23 year old kid move to Las Vegas on his own.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I can see it now:
2013
Monday Night Football
Downtown LA at Anschutz Entertainment Stadium
LA Raiders v. Denver Broncos
Owner-Mark Davis
GM Chris Polian
HC Pat Shurmer
QB Ryan Mallett
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:09 pm
LA has historically borrowed Bay Area culture and tried to make it their own.
The Crips and Bloods were originally knock off attempts at imitating the Black Panthers.
Even today ‘The Dougie’ and the ‘Jerk’ and all these young LA rappers like the New Boyz and Cali Swag District are just trying to imitate the “hyphy” movement that the kids in Oakland started and their whole style is copied off of the Pack and other young groups like that.
This may be over the heads of some of you guys, but Oakland is by no means anybody’s stepchild by any stretch of the imagination.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:12 pm
You know, there are so many cities and even large towns in America that are riddled with poverty and violence today. But for some reason Oakland just gets the brunt of the criticism. I would think it was racism (considering where a lot of this criticism is coming from), but of course there are black people in all of these towns and cities. So, what separates Oakland from all of these other places with violence and poverty? Could it be that Oakland has so much more than even so many of the safer, wealthier cities? Could it be the generations of talented entertainers to come out of Oakland? Could it be that just about everyone, of all races, under the age of 40, all across America, uses some form of 90’s Oakland hip hop slang (i.e., the term “player hater”, or even it’s short derivative, “hater”)? Even in corporate board room meetings? LOL. Even the president (Bush), when he called Saddam Hussein a “hater”?
Could it also be the political movements throughout history in Oakland? Is Oakland’s exclusive criticism still pay back for the Panthers? Oakland’s reputation for standing up to abusive authority? I may be on to something here because I notice Detroit gets a lot of this unfair criticism, too.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:12 pm
You know, there are so many cities and even large towns in America that are riddled with poverty and violence today. But for some reason Oakland just gets the brunt of the criticism. I would think it was racism (considering where a lot of this criticism is coming from), but of course there are black people in all of these towns and cities. So, what separates Oakland from all of these other places with violence and poverty? Could it be that Oakland has so much more than even so many of the safer, wealthier cities? Could it be the generations of talented entertainers to come out of Oakland? Could it be that just about everyone, of all races, under the age of 40, all across America, uses some form of 90’s Oakland hip hop slang (i.e., the term “player hater”, or even it’s short derivative, “hater”)? Even in corporate board room meetings? LOL. Even the president (Bush), when he called Saddam Hussein a “hater”?
Could it also be the political movements throughout history in Oakland? Is Oakland’s exclusive criticism still pay back for the Panthers? Oakland’s reputation for standing up to abusive authority? I may be on to something here because I notice Detroit gets a lot of this unfair criticism, too.
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Wow bra, very astute…and well stated!!!
I have never heard yo make that much sense, maybe we are more alike than it seemed!
But Grads still stinks!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:15 pm
While the back stories are much different, Cable’s choice of Grads and Reid’s choice of Vick to replace the supposed franchise QB both had to be made. Both Raiders and Eagles have O-line problems, and the presumed #1’s were struggling to escape with their lives. It has to be obvious to anyone that was watching with an unbiased eye that Gradkowski showed much better ability to deal with the pressure, just as Vick was clearly better able to move the Eagles than Kolb. The coach has to put the QB that shows the most potential to win on the field, regardless of whether he is the “best”. If Monte Poole can’t see that, he’s got his head firmly planted where the view ain’t so good.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:18 pm
The entire team played like crap against TEN, not just Campbell.
Campbell was pulled at half when we were only down 4 points.
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We should of never been down four to the rams.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:12 pm
You know, there are so many cities and even large towns in America that are riddled with poverty and violence today. But for some reason Oakland just gets the brunt of the criticism. I would think it was racism (considering where a lot of this criticism is coming from), but of course there are black people in all of these towns and cities. So, what separates Oakland from all of these other places with violence and poverty? Could it be that Oakland has so much more than even so many of the safer, wealthier cities? Could it be the generations of talented entertainers to come out of Oakland? Could it be that just about everyone, of all races, under the age of 40, all across America, uses some form of 90’s Oakland hip hop slang (i.e., the term “player hater”, or even it’s short derivative, “hater”)? Even in corporate board room meetings? LOL. Even the president (Bush), when he called Saddam Hussein a “hater”?
Could it also be the political movements throughout history in Oakland? Is Oakland’s exclusive criticism still pay back for the Panthers? Oakland’s reputation for standing up to abusive authority? I may be on to something here because I notice Detroit gets a lot of this unfair criticism, too.
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Good stuff RMR.
Me, you, Mystic, Brien are all Town Bizness.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:23 pm
DMAC Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:18 pm
The entire team played like crap against TEN, not just Campbell.
Campbell was pulled at half when we were only down 4 points.
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We should of never been down four to the rams.
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Wouldnt that be on the defense and not the QB?
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
BART Bridge Blues Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Now we know the real reason Jeff Garcia quit the team last pre-season. He saw the awesome skills of Bruce God-kowski and decided to pack it up and go home to wifey. How could he possibly compete with a younger version of himself.
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truth atleast to some degree lol
September 22nd, 2010 at 3:03 pm
The waiving of Stevie Brown (who contributes well on special teams player) for a below average Erik Pears who does not play special teams is STUPIDITY!
September 22nd, 2010 at 3:14 pm
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September 22nd, 2010 at 3:18 pm
RMR, I hate to break it to you, but violent crime is at its lowest level in 60 years.
September 22nd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
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