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Seabass talks about Blanda and missed FGs

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 9:37 pm in Oakland Raiders.

For what it’s worth, Sebastian Janikowski feels worse than you do.

Janikowski wasn’t available during the open locker room period today, but beat writer Steve Corkran caught up with him and found the place kicker feeling low for two reasons _ his three missed field goals against the Arizona Cardinals and the the death of former Raiders legend George Blanda.

In warmups, Janikowski said he had the best series of kicks he’s ever had. “Crazy good,” as he called it. Then came the lowest point of his career since missing three times against Tennessee in 2001 when the Raiders were trying to sew up home field throughout the playoffs.

Here is the link to the notebook with Janikowski’s thoughts.

Blanda made it a point to seek out Janikowski and punter Shane Lechler whenever he was around, which was usually at least once per year. Janikowski said he last talked to Blanda when he came to the Bears preseason game Aug. 21.

“He was like a father figure to me,” Janikowski said. “He was a great kicker and a legend. Coming here and seeing him on the sideline was special.”

Janikowski said Blanda’s messages remained consistent _ enjoy your jobs, don’t get caught up in negatvity, have fun.

He had heard of Blanda even before he became a Raider.

“When I was in college, you always look up all the kickers in the NFL from the past,” Janikowski said. “So, I heard about him for the first time in college.”

Janikowski admitted he understands what it means to be kicking for the same team Blanda did, much in the way Lechler looks up to Ray Guy.

“I feel a sense kicking, being here and kicking for this team, just being a part of his life, I felt (as if I am carrying it on).”

So when the Raiders host the Houston Texans Sunday, Janikowski has a proper response in mind.

“Especially after what happened this week and what happened with him, I would like to just go out get a winning field goal against (the Texans),” Janikowski said.

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119 Responses to “Seabass talks about Blanda and missed FGs”

  1. Thec07 Says:

    Raider Nation,,,

  2. aig-raiders Says:

    Dont know why you guys are so gloom and doom.

    We will split between SD and Houston. Bruce scored easily on SF’s first unit. Please dont tell me we are scared of Denver, Seattle and KC. We have at least split with KC and Denver with Jawalrus the last 2 years. Seattle has nothing but spec team to win yesterday’s game. Had Jano made it the FG yesterday I would have said we will go 5-1 in the next 6 games.

    But since we are at 1-2, I predict we will go 3-3 in the next 6 games so long as Al Davis doesnt force JC back in there.

  3. Raider-DEE Says:

    3rd or 4th.. I feel stupid

  4. priesttj Says:

    Listen DEE or whatever your name is don’t tell me what I see just say what YOU think.I’ll tell you what I see and I saw a QB in Grads who was VERY LUCKY not to throw the game away. And when he had chances to win it he didn’t. Now I’m not passing judgement on him yet until I see the pattern. Once I see that I’m ready to see someone else/. Wether it’s Campbell or Boller I think both have ability.

    So Gradkowski has the riegns right now all he has to do is show that he deserves them……….period

  5. Raider-DEE Says:

    Damn I suck… I must be a Raider Fan..lol!!

  6. SilverSurfer Says:

    great.
    no pressure.
    you only missed a winning chipshot, now you dedicate the next game?
    yeah, no pressure

  7. Raider-DEE Says:

    Priest..

    You should man up and admit you dont like him or atleast admit you like JC more…

    Stop it!! JC will get his chance agai… I’m pretty sure about that… Thats how much confiden ce I have in Grads but for right now.. it’s the right decision. ok?? Everyone or almost everyone knows it except for you!!

  8. priesttj Says:

    Look man you must be drunk…………so I’ll move on if your not drunk your just damn stupid.

  9. Raider-DEE Says:

    You’r a punk!! I tried talking sense to you, but I just figured out… it’s like talking to a wall..So begone!! Joker…ppppff!!

  10. KoolKell Says:

    Priesttj is an Al Davis flunky.

  11. Raider-DEE Says:

    I hope Grads throws for 400 yds and puts in your face ..PRIEST or whatever you are!!

    Raiders 38

    Texans 24

  12. KoolKell Says:

    Priesttj has never been right about a thing in here.

    How you you be back-stopping 30-85 General Manager?

  13. SilverSurfer Says:

    so I’ll move on if your not drunk your just damn stupid.”
    ######################
    thought you might want to know it’s you’re, not your, considering you’re calling someone stupid, and all.

  14. Norco Bob Says:

    Kell,..what would you do with your immense about of spare time if not for Al Davis to obsess over?

  15. lefty12 Says:

    What is funny is that we lost a game we should have won ,on the road-which is difficult to do in the NFL ,moved the ball and had numerous scoring opportunities and everyone is in here proclaiming we’ll be lucky if we win any more games.Right now we are an average NFL team and if our QB can elevate his play we will be an above avg. team.I may catch grief for this post,but it is how I see it.

  16. priesttj Says:

    KK and tell us just what exactly have you been right about…? lol you have the same nut stuff running around in your head for the last 2 decades.

    Post our record again at least you’ll be consistent.

  17. Raider-DEE Says:

    So lefty..

    What do you think the final result will be on Sun vs the texans???

    Just curious??

  18. KoolKell Says:

    The Cardinals are a bad team, we lost top them, period.

  19. KoolKell Says:

    Once they drop to 1-4, then talk to be about their prospects, Lefty.

  20. KoolKell Says:

    30-85 Dummy, those are the facts that I’m right about!

  21. aig-raiders Says:

    nah priest is just the black version of Herrera.

  22. freeshot350 Says:

    well living in az i’ve never been to a raider game or a football game for that matter been a fan since birth so i popped my cherry yesterday. even though we lost it was still the coolest thing ive ever been to. made me proud to be a raider fan. lol it was so funny when the raiders came out there was cheering when the cardinals came out there was cheering and booing. the raider fans even booed the cards cheerleaders it was soo awesome lol. i know seabass feels bad but we cant blame him entirely we were first and goal on the 1 yard line after PI call and we walked away with three. not to mention the opening kick off. lets cut Jano some slack hes won us a hell of a lot more games than hes lost for us.

  23. Raider-DEE Says:

    Beating the TEXANS on sun. will put us at 500. again!!

    Right where i expected us to be after 4 games…. it wont be easy,but it’s definitly possible!!

  24. KoolKell Says:

    1220 Harbor Bay Parkway needs an exterminator to clean the filth out of the place.

  25. lefty12 Says:

    I don’t like to make predictions,but I hope we win.We may win,we may lose-but right now we are competitive and if most will remember that is what almost everyone wanted after the last few years-a competitive team.As for the Cards-they won their division the last 2 years and were in the SB a couple of years ago.They can hardly be called a bad team.

  26. KoolKell Says:

    30-85, everybody in the building needs firing, especially Davis.

  27. Raider-DEE Says:

    Lefty…

    Wanting a copetitive team is loser talk…. I want to the Raiders to win…..Come on now… Even the old man would agree with me.

  28. Norco Bob Says:

    Kell,..you live close by there,..go waltz in there and do something about it,..instead of crying in a Raiders blog,..man up dude,..stop the snivlin.

  29. KoolKell Says:

    How does ANYBODY 30-85 keep his job??

    Or even try to keep his job?

  30. lefty12 Says:

    I never expected the Raiders to be a play-off team this year.I wanted a competent,competitive team that we could see was making progress.Right now,that is what I’m seeing.If you don’t like that KK-tough sh!t.

  31. KoolKell Says:

    Cable is 10-21

    Davis is 30-85

    Yet, it’s everybody else’s fault.

  32. KoolKell Says:

    The Davis flunkies are lining up scapegoats.

  33. Raider-DEE Says:

    Dude,, relax bro.. calm down.

    Lefty.. You’re a wishy washi guy. You dont make predictions!! WTF is that!!!

  34. priesttj Says:

    Lefty12

    KK is a double agent, only problem is he doesn’t know it. Backstabbing turncoat…

  35. KoolKell Says:

    The only thing Lefty & Priest want to do is exonerate Al Davis.

  36. Norco Bob Says:

    Kell you were alot of fun sunday morning,..just a loss really bother you that much?….not that big a deal dude.

  37. priesttj Says:

    I like what I see in this team and I’m hoping we see much more Sunday. I think, we will but it wont be easy. I just want to see more of that running game. DMC has been fabulous and I know if Bush gets his chance he’ll play well. It’s just up to the defense to continue to play well.

  38. KoolKell Says:

    Boob

    Take a pill, and waste your life away.

    Don’t worry about me. I couldn’t care less about you.

  39. priesttj Says:

    No we just want to exonerate ourselves from any association with you KK. Fake Raider fan.

  40. Raider-DEE Says:

    Hey kk,

    We dont even need a QB on sun. We can win with 2 rb ans a strong defense!! huh??

  41. KoolKell Says:

    30-85, Al Davis is crazy, senile and should be put away.

  42. KoolKell Says:

    Fake Raider Fan? wtf do I need to fake anything to you, dummy?

  43. lefty12 Says:

    DEE-what does it accomplish making predictions?So you can come on a blog and gloat because you might be correct once in a while?After watching the team I’ve rooted for since I became a football fan suck for the last however many years I want a competitive team to watch.The wins will come the more competitive we get.

  44. Raider-DEE Says:

    I wish Gradkowski throws for 400 yrds and 3 touch downs…. I think every true raider fan hopes for that also!! maybe except for a few boobs!!

  45. KoolKell Says:

    You dummies set up in here 24/7 bashing players, making racists comments about players.

    Soon as someone brings up 30-85, you act is if someone shat in your face.

  46. priesttj Says:

    You’re confused Kookoo You come in here everyday with the same drivel……….thinking it’s a news flash. You ever seen the movie 50 first dates that’s YOU in a nutshell. A true nut in a nutshell.

  47. Raider-DEE Says:

    Lefty it’s called supporting your’e team…

    Man. I just think different than you.. Thank god for that!!

    Copetitive team?? I want a winner….. Detroit…Buffalo…..Thats who you sound like… those fans are the ones that talk like that!!

  48. KoolKell Says:

    You dumb………….30-85 in not new news, it’s ongoing news, dummy.

    And it hasn’t changed.

  49. KoolKell Says:

    Copetitive team?? I want a winner….. Detroit…Buffalo…..Thats who you sound like… those fans are the ones that talk like that!!
    ————————————
    He’s a loser, comfortable with losing.

  50. priesttj Says:

    Tell us again KK what’s our record???

  51. KoolKell Says:

    All the Al Davis flunkies accept losing.

  52. Kirk Says:

    Watching Aaron Rogers run for the goal line and lay out for the touchdown tonight made me think, “Jason Campbell would have slid down a the one yard line.”

  53. priesttj Says:

    Post our record again KK I forgot….

  54. lefty12 Says:

    KK,it is your right to believe whatever you want,but you of all people have no right calling anyone else a dummy.

  55. priesttj Says:

    LOL

  56. fat kidd Says:

    KoolKell Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
    30-85, Al Davis is crazy, senile and should be put away.

    …………..A LITTLE CORRECTION HERE 29-81

  57. SouthTexasRaider Says:

    only 3 games played and yall act like the season is half over….LOL

    go faqhin cheer for another team if you dont like it and like to blame coaches, al…etc.

    1-2 oh well, tough schit, like it or hate it, it is what it is. we will be 6-3 before the bye week and all you raider hating raider fans will start sukin on each others wangs saying you knew we could turn it around…

    for now, go cry to your mothers. thats why i hardly get on this page anymore….too much negative vibes here on a raider blog for being raider fans.

    im out, peace.

  58. priesttj Says:

    Lefty12

    I’m looking forward to seeing Gradkowski play much better man, He needs to settle down and play within himself. Don’t take so many chances with the ball. If he dpoes we have a real chance. So we’ll see….

  59. lefty12 Says:

    I’ve supported this team a hell of a lot longer than you.Everyone wants to win.Even though we lost yesterday it was easier to watch than the opener in Tenn. because we were competitive.BTW,genius,we are the same as the Bullalos,Detroits,etc based on the last 7 years.And you are right,we aren’t alike and thank god for that.

  60. KoolKell Says:

    These Davis flunkies hold Warren Sapp more accountable for the Raiders fortunes that the General Manager.

  61. KoolKell Says:

    The General Manager is 30-85, yet the Davis flunkies get their noses all pushed out of shape by what somebody on ESPN says.

  62. priesttj Says:

    Yeah sure, KK whatever you say…………..kookoo!!

  63. fat kidd Says:

    KoolKell Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
    The General Manager is 30-85, yet the Davis flunkies get their noses all pushed out of shape by what somebody on ESPN says.

    …………….CORRECTION 29-81

  64. NoLuv4Hoes Says:

    Janakowski = pito

  65. lefty12 Says:

    Actually the GM is somewhere in the range of 340-270(don’t feel like adding up his total record,but it is pretty close to this).

  66. fat kidd Says:

    Puerco Pito

  67. KoolKell Says:

    The GM is 30-85.

  68. fat kidd Says:

    KoolKell Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
    The GM is 30-85.

    29-81

  69. priesttj Says:

    What is the GM again KK?? what’s that record?

  70. priesttj Says:

    Lefty12

    KK is one sick puppy, this guy needs help for real. I’m not joking!!

  71. lefty12 Says:

    KK-to make you happy it should read-the last 7years plus 3 games the GM is 30-85- since he has been GM for the last 40+ years.

  72. KoolKell Says:

    Ron Wolf was the personnel man. Since then, Al Davis has been exposed as a fraud. Hasn’t done squat since.

  73. fat kidd Says:

    KoolKell Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
    The GM is 30-85.

    ……………….al davis is the gm and i am positive his waste size is 29 and he is 81 years old so its 29-81 dummy!!!!

  74. KoolKell Says:

    The only thing Al Davis is good for, is stealing credit for himself, period.

  75. hendu Says:

    post 57, STR,youre right, way to much whining in here!Jump back in more often, just scroll past the whiners, oh hope youre right about the next few games!Ive got much on 9 and 7, we shall see

  76. priesttj Says:

    Guy’s let’s just hope we get a win come Sunday, the past doesn’t amount to much right now. Our History is a great one but right now is all that matters.

    KK can talk about the last 7 years until he’s blue in the face. Who cares?? Can we win on Sunday that’s all I care about.

  77. lefty12 Says:

    While that may be entirely true(you have no proof to back up the statement,just opinion),Davis has held the title of GM since before 1970 and I believe we have played more than 115 games during that period.

  78. r8eray Says:

    Raiders win….31-28

  79. priesttj Says:

    The only thing you’re good for is whinnning about him stealing credit………..so who’s worse at least he’s putting his money where his mouth is.. In that case I think you’re the fraud

  80. KoolKell Says:

    Enjoy your 4-12, with a little Bree & Whine.

    Out.

  81. priesttj Says:

    Good riddance Fraud….

  82. lefty12 Says:

    Priest,I know how much KK loves to be correct so I’m just trying to help him get his facts right.

  83. priesttj Says:

    No prob, Lefty12 he hates to be ignored more.

  84. Raider-DEE Says:

    Lefty…

    You would probably be satisfied if we lost every game by one point!!

    Thats what competitive means!! JACKO!!

    I thank GOD… I DONT THINK LIKE YOU!!

    LOSER!!

    Go RAIDERS!! Just WIN BABY!!

  85. priesttj Says:

    Go away kid!! you have no idea what he would be satisfied with. Just speak for yourself.

  86. lefty12 Says:

    There is no reason we can’t get a win this week.Houston may be the media’s darlings but like all NFL teams they aren’t unbeatable.If we can eliminate the stupid (offsides,false starts) penalties,we should be fine.

  87. hendu Says:

    Sorry, but since late Sat evening, KK has not been the same.Yea,the record over and over again, something isnt right.Maybe a troll? KK can you speak about the SF Giants, record

  88. lefty12 Says:

    DEE-and if we lose a game,which we will do again,you will be one of the morons on here biotching about everything you will continue to know nothing about.

  89. priesttj Says:

    Well I have to agree penalty wise, we need to force a few t/o’s as well. Get short field and score TD’s we can win this game.

  90. priesttj Says:

    Houston’s defense stinks, I can’t see them stopping us if we execute. I have a good feeling about this game.

  91. CHAMP24 Says:

    champ bailey is better than nnamdi asomugha
    champ bailey is better than nnamdi asomugha
    champ bailey is better than nnamdi asomugha
    champ bailey is better than nnamdi asomugha
    champ bailey is better than nnamdi asomugha
    champ bailey is better than nnamdi asomugha
    champ bailey is better than nnamdi asomugha

  92. priesttj Says:

    Hey Champ! who are you trying to convince us or yourself.

  93. lefty12 Says:

    Our red-zone Off. was piss poor this last week,but I believe it will get better the more our OC and QB work together.

  94. r8eray Says:

    I smell a Donkey’s @$$!!

  95. lefty12 Says:

    Champ was better than Nnamdi-when Nnamdi was in college,but that is a pretty ridiculous statement in 2010.

  96. priesttj Says:

    Honestly speaking Lefty12 I think Grads was pressing especially later in the game. He really wants to prove the coaches right and just over did everything because I’ve seen him play better than that. Those throws in the redzone was not like him. If you go back to the Rams game he threw with much btter touch than that. I feel this game if he’s down there he’ll play much better.

  97. lefty12 Says:

    Priest,I’d like to see us run it more inside the 10.If we can prove we can stuff it in and will stuff it in, it will open up the passes close to the goal.

  98. mikedlopes Says:

    Well, in other news. Our defense is Ranked 2nd Overall in the league.

  99. lefty12 Says:

    Priest,I just want a W.I am really tired of being right there and coming up just short because we gave it away.If we play a good game and they beat us-hats off to them,but I’m tired of giving games away.Even in many of the blow-outs we were right there then make a few mistakes and the games get out of hand.

  100. priesttj Says:

    I know I’m all for the running game down there, I just was very surprised he missed on those couple of passes. He had shown the ability get that done. Other than that I’m sure they’ll get the running game revved up with Bush back.

    Man DMC has been as good as I could’ve ever hoped he would be so I know this team will come around with those two. And DHB is on the come, it’s just a matter of time is all.

  101. priesttj Says:

    Lefty we just were pressing that’s all if we play within ourselves we’ll win way more than we lose, I’m telling ya’.

  102. r8eray Says:

    Wow…..you guys need to see this!

    http://www.nfl.com/stats/team

  103. lefty12 Says:

    I agree he missed those passes and that he was no doubt trying too hard.Lets hope he just relaxes and lets it rip for the betterment of the team.If he doesn’t,he won’t keep the job.When Jerry Glanville said the NFL stands for not for long,he wasn’t speaking only about coaches he was also talking about players who don’t perform.

  104. lefty12 Says:

    R*-imagine where we would be if we hadn’t of allowed that 1 C.Johnson long run or if the officials had called the holding penalty that happened on that play the way they did for the Stealers.

  105. priesttj Says:

    Yeah I know but this team needs to see a consistent leader out there and right now I’m not in a hurry to make another move at QB. He just needs to play within himself and he’ll be fine. Let the running game do it’s share and compliment it.

    Well I’ve said it all tonite.

    Adios Left!!

  106. lefty12 Says:

    good night my friend and fellow Raider fan.

  107. priesttj Says:

    R8eray

    funny how an offense can make that much of a impact on a defense huh? All those extra snaps the defense had to take last year are going to our offense. Plus obviously this defense is more physical than last year. But I think the O is the biggest difference.

  108. RaiderDebo Says:

    lefty12 Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
    R*-imagine where we would be if we hadn’t of allowed that 1 C.Johnson long run or if the officials had called the holding penalty that happened on that play the way they did for the Stealers.
    @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

    Lefty,

    My problem isn’t just that we lost to a bad team. We lost to a bad team that BEGGED us to beat them by making every mistake in the book. TWO muffed punts! Critical interference calls. Dropped balls. Terrible QB play. They gave us excellent field position all day. And we still lost. Sure, it looks like Houston is beatable. But on paper, I didn’t think Arizona had a chance. The chances of the Texans playing that bad are very slim.

  109. ArmChair GM Says:

    # ArmChair GM Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    The problem with Grads is that he’s trying TOO hard to prove himself. You can see it out there. He’s been a backup and a journeyman his whole career and now he has a big shot and he’s trying to be the hero.

    # priesttj Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    Honestly speaking Lefty12 I think Grads was pressing especially later in the game. He really wants to prove the coaches right and just over did everything because I’ve seen him play better than that. Those throws in the redzone was not like him. If you go back to the Rams game he threw with much btter touch than that. I feel this game if he’s down there he’ll play much better.
    _______________________________________________________

    Both these posts sound almost exactly alike Priest. And you were arguing with me because of what again?

    Sometimes I think you just like to take argue for the sake of arguing.

  110. The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:

    Bob, my apologies for accusing you of starting rumors earlier. I couldn’t find anything about Blanda on the internet when you first brought it up. You’ve got some inside sources, because NO website had it. I’ll remember to start looking for the easter eggs in your comments.

  111. ArmChair GM Says:

    *to argue

  112. Hot Shot Says:

    You know you guys can run your mouths on Bruce all you want to but the fact is hes moves the chains.No other QB on our roster could do it and thats a fact.Hes only started his second game and hes just going to get better in there.Look what hes doing with that piss poor line.Its great to see us even making it to the red zone.Was not there much at all last year so its a nice improvement from what we have seen.So quit being haters now would ya.

  113. RaiderDebo Says:

    Hot Shot Says:
    September 28th, 2010 at 12:19 am
    You know you guys can run your mouths on Bruce all you want to but the fact is hes moves the chains.No other QB on our roster could do it and thats a fact.Hes only started his second game and hes just going to get better in there.Look what hes doing with that piss poor line.Its great to see us even making it to the red zone.Was not there much at all last year so its a nice improvement from what we have seen.So quit being haters now would ya.
    @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

    He’s not the only reason we’re moving the ball better than last year. This year, we actually have a running game. We have a defense that isn’t getting steamrolled by the opposition and possessing the ball against us. The OL is better. And he’s not throwing to two ROOKIE WRs! He played well enough to not be benched, but he screwed up too many times in the RZ and was way to careless with the football.

  114. RaiderDebo Says:

    Oh, and I forgot about Hue Jackson taking over the offense. Love what that guy is doing.

  115. Hot Shot Says:

    Yeah but Bruce will get better.we stay on the field longer now.No more 3 and outs.Gives the D some rest so they can stay fresher instead of being tired by halftime.Redzone is something we are not use to last couple years so we will improve it and they need to call some better plays in the redzone also.

  116. ohioraider Says:

    # KoolKell Says:
    September 27th, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    All the Al Davis flunkies accept losing.
    ________________________________

    You said it, KK. No point trying to have a rational conversation with any of them. Still caught up in the myth long after it died. But they must believe, I guess, to face the world each day. Most hilarious, flunkies still try to pin the team’s colossal fall from grace on talent, or the coaching. You could effing hit ‘em in the face with the facts and they still don’t get it. The team deserves these losers.

  117. djohnnyg Says:

    If 10 yrs. from now you watch an NFL films highlight of the game against Arizona it will show JanoCrapSki’s missed field goal and nothing else, you know why? It was the only play that mattered and decided the outcome. Mistakes wee made by BOTH teams all game long and we could talk all day about this or that but at the end of the day it came down to one EASY chip shot field goal by the highest paid kicker in the league and he failed miserably and cost Raiders the game. Period.

  118. djohnnyg Says:

    Field made = Win

    Field goal missed = Lose

    This is very simple. There’s no need to overthink or over analyze.

    2-1 or 1-2.

    SIMPLE!

  119. #NFL News and Notes – September 29, 2010 | The Other 31 Says:

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