Raiders live chat today at noon
By Jon Becker
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 8:18 am in Live chats, Oakland Raiders.
Join Jerry McDonald for a Raiders live chat today at noon as he breaks down what went wrong against Arizona and what lies ahead Sunday when Houston comes to town.
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September 28th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Oh I cant f`n wait.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Tom Cable’s LOSING percentage as a HC…72.72727%
Keep up the good work Tom!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Oh….I was hoping that the next post title would be: “Bye Jano”
snap!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Dont worry Dakota,..the bye is coming in a month or so,..he will be gone.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:28 am
If Cable gets canned, he can take Hue Jackson with him.
Now that the stupid double pass has failed miserable twice in 3 games, and killed potential drives, maybe Hue can put that one in the backpocket for the rest of the year.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:29 am
No way we get rid of Janikowski. Not for a loss in week 3 to the Cards. Just not going to happen. We didnt do it when he missed 3 and cost us home field advantage throughout we arent doing it now.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Dont take Hue!!! IF you do that then we bring back Fartgas and start giving each RB 7 carries a game and wonder why they all suck!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Seriously, Hue Jackson was befuddled on a 2nd and 1 from the 1 yard line.
Sent in two different formations, guys running in and out of the huddle amid chaos. Now Bruce should have bailed out Hue and called the TO, inexcusable, but if Hue calls a play, ANY PLAY, in a normal period of time, no delay and probably a TD.
Hue Jackson = the Bruce Gradkowski of OC’s.
Tons of fire and passion, very little talent.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:34 am
No doubt the 4th quarter play calling was the worst thing I have ever seen from an OC.
Didnt see this coming from the pre-season games!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Watched the TV replay last night. If Bruce didn’t get the snap off, he just barely missed it. Meanwhile, the Cards got away with two snaps in the first half with zeroes on the playclock.
Bad beat.
What a terribly played game though. AZ with dropped passes, muffing punts, and penalties. Raiders with game management issues, missing 3 FG’s.
Seemed like a really exciting, well-played game in person, lol!! Man, what a dog it really was.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:37 am
When the Raiders are virtually eliminated from the playoffs. Which should happen in about 4-6 weeks do we go back to discussing pres purple lips? Hands down the worst Pres this Country has ever seen, yes even more of a disaster than J Carter.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Is it the play calling from Hue or is it the execution?
His play calling worked in Cincy and Baltimore when they had a couple of decent years of offense. Heck Baltimore and Cincy had no offense befire Hue was the coordinator.
Any thoughts?
September 28th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Knock off the BS lets talk Raider football.
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MistaBr0wn Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:37 am
When the Raiders are virtually eliminated from the playoffs. Which should happen in about 4-6 weeks do we go back to discussing pres purple lips? Hands down the worst Pres this Country has ever seen, yes even more of a disaster than J Carter.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Personally, I don’t think the Texans are that good of a team, and this will be another close game.
Texans have a terrible pass defense, and have shown a knack over the last 4 years to lose bad games and always finish the season 8-8.
Same coach and QB, and I see them doing the same this year. Maybe 9-7 but still missing the playoffs.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Cj I see a struck a nerve. What is it? Do you want your vote back? Feeling ripped from the hope & change mirage you blindly bought into ? Hate to see your boy fail?
We are here to help you..
September 28th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Is it the play calling from Hue or is it the execution?
His play calling worked in Cincy and Baltimore when they had a couple of decent years of offense. Heck Baltimore and Cincy had no offense befire Hue was the coordinator.
Any thoughts?
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Wasn’t calling plays in Cincy or Baltimore (WR coach in Cincy; QB’s in Baltimore) and those teams went in another direction from Hue after 2 years.
How many great offensive minds, coach for 5 teams in 7 years?
September 28th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Mario Williams might end Bruce’s season with 1 good swipe. Whos going to block that guy?
JC be ready to play on Sunday!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:44 am
If Hue gets all the credit for everything that his went wrong the offense then hos is the running game working with our sorry line? I never recall DMac having as many open running lanes. I also give credit to Hue for the short routes the outs that are letting Murphy and DHB use their God given speed.
Now I do think Hue out coaches himself sometimes with the formations and I would really like to see more screen plays for the running backs they were very successful in preseason.
Grads said he rusehd the play so how can you blame Hue for the goaline situation, I missed it?
September 28th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Grads “rushed” the play because the clock was running out…..and DID run out!
H Jackson is directly responsible for that…..duh!
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CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Grads said he rusehd the play so how can you blame Hue for the goaline situation, I missed it?
September 28th, 2010 at 8:46 am
YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Bauce!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Two double-passes in 3 weeks???
The stuff of morons, especially after the first one failed miserably.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:49 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:28 am
If Cable gets canned, he can take Hue Jackson with him.
Now that the stupid double pass has failed miserable twice in 3 games, and killed potential drives, maybe Hue can put that one in the backpocket for the rest of the year.
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What the heck is up with that play, anyway? Drop it already, Hue! It’s a crap play.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:50 am
The double passes are things you might do when your record is 11-1 and you are bored running the same thing. You’ve been AFC champs for 5 straight years etc etc…..NOT when you have been in the sh!tter 7 years straight!
How about a end around or flea flicker to be creative and sh!t can the dbl pass.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Grads said he rusehd the play so how can you blame Hue for the goaline situation, I missed it?
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Play didn’t get to him in time from the sidelines.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:51 am
The double passes are things you might do when your record is 11-1 and you are bored running the same thing.
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Lol…true
September 28th, 2010 at 8:52 am
I bet Cable was behind the double pass. It was him that tried the Jano fake FG a year ago.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:52 am
I think Hue is a decent OC. Much better than Cable. He is being hamstringed by our atrocious OLine though. I will say on the delay of game, if you look at it, like JFB said its a BS call, however, if you also pay attention, Loper jumps early.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Personally, I don’t think the Texans are that good of a team, and this will be another close game.
Texans have a terrible pass defense, and have shown a knack over the last 4 years to lose bad games and always finish the season 8-8.
Same coach and QB, and I see them doing the same this year. Maybe 9-7 but still missing the playoffs.
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Agree…vegas trap game….
Raiders have a good shot at beating the Texans now that AJ is gimpy and Foster may be nursing a bum right shoulder. Shoulder’s are huge for RB’s.
At home, like our chances….
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 am
We need to run more MISDIRECTION on offense.
Naked bootlegs, reverses, wide receiver screens, etc..
Also more empty backfield sets.
Chicago and Green Bay ran empty backfield sets last night and gained yardage every single time.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Not to mention the horrible execution of the double passes…
September 28th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Ssssh, don’t be so loud aboud Mario Williams, the Matador Mario might have a sh*tfit and pull a hammy before game time.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:56 am
LOL
Mario is going to wreck our O-line & prob Bruce!
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Exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Ssssh, don’t be so loud aboud Mario Williams, the Matador Mario might have a sh*tfit and pull a hammy before game time.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Kirk Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 am
We need to run more MISDIRECTION on offense.
Naked bootlegs, reverses, wide receiver screens, etc..
Also more empty backfield sets.
Chicago and Green Bay ran empty backfield sets last night and gained yardage every single time.
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Can’t do it….have to leave RBs in the backfield on passing plays to help protect the QB. The o-line is KILLING us.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Mario Williams v. Mario Henderson…we better sign a couple of TEs to help Henderson out!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:58 am
We have to have someone in the backfield on blitz-protection pickup.
Half the time we have two guys in for it, a RB and a TE.
And McFadden was not doing a very good job on Sunday, and Miller has never really been that good at it.
Maybe they can groom Condo to be a blitz-protector.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Miss Fargas yet?
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We have to have someone in the backfield on blitz-protection pickup.
Half the time we have two guys in for it, a RB and a TE.
And McFadden was not doing a very good job on Sunday, and Miller has never really been that good at it.
Maybe they can groom Condo to be a blitz-protector.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:00 am
I saw DMac stick a few blitzers. I did not rewatch the game or anything but I know I saw at least 2 or 3 instances where DMac did a great job picking up the blitz.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:00 am
What this team needs is getting blown out the next 3 games,…to ensure a staff firing,…seriously, a 1-15 is our only hope that major change is coming,..if we go 6-10, Cable will convince Al how close they are,…no…we need 1-15,…thats when real change will happen….possibly even Gruden,..and when the Skins tank maybe Bruce Allen will have had enough of Snyder as well,..we can get them both back,..then the good times will return. Im real.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Almost everybody is at fault!
Al is the worst general manager in the NFL
Tom Cable is a negligent Time Out Coordinator
Hue Jackson is an unimaginative Offensive Coordinator
Marhshall is invisible as a Defensive Coordinator
Brad Roll couldn’t stretch a hammie to save his life
Fassell Jr. is riding his dad’s coattails to nowhere
Bruce Gradkowski is a sub-par NFL QB
Gallery,Henderson,Walker are one-dimensional linemen
Carlisle and Satele are washed out NFL linemen
Schilens is made of glass
Marcel Reece doesn’t know how to run block
Richie Seymour and Tom Kelly are both out of position
Trev Scott is a one-dimensional pass-rusher
Tyvon Branch bites too hard on play-action
Mike Mitchell is in over his head
Mike Huff is a 1st round bust
CJ is a reclamation project that has run its course
Routt is hot and cold, totally unreliable, awful inside
It is easier to list the guys in this organization that are not holding it back.
Surprisingly, DMAC, DHB and Murphy have been our most solid offensive players, along with Z. Miller. On defense the linebackers have been as good or better than expected, with Groves, Wimbley and McClain. Asmougha is his usual self, not that it helps much and Houston is playing great for a rookie. That’s about it for positives…
September 28th, 2010 at 9:03 am
2-14 netted us Jamarcus Russell… what makes you think 1-15 will get us fixed?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:58 am
We have to have someone in the backfield on blitz-protection pickup.
Half the time we have two guys in for it, a RB and a TE.
And McFadden was not doing a very good job on Sunday, and Miller has never really been that good at it.
Maybe they can groom Condo to be a blitz-protector.
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Really, I saw McFadden stopping the blitz the entire game with the exception of the time the RT or RG decided to let a DT come through untouched on a play action pass.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:03 am
We don’t need anyone in the backfield for pass protection.
Empty backfield sets allow you to get the ball out before the rush even starts.
Last night the ball was out within 3 seconds.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Grads is definitely going to get injured against the Texans. Then Cable will be fired after he loses to the Chargers.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Noticed during the replay, the announcers were talking up McClain quite a bit.
A couple of TFL’s as well (one they gave credit to Seymour for some reason).
Run D is improving it’s ranking weekly, and I think at the end of the season they will be middle of pack.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:05 am
I watched McFadden do a weak job in our end zone in the second quarter, and got steamrolled once in the second half.
Late getting to Dockett on the sack, but tough to hang that on anyone, great play by a great player.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Its tuesday and all the negative spirit has left my body. Now its time to get ready to beat texans. Shake AZ game off
September 28th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Maybe they can groom Condo to be a blitz-protector.
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Why not groom a real player to snap!?!?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:00 am
What this team needs is getting blown out the next 3 games…
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Lay off that cheap Thaiwegian stress bud Bob.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Why not groom a real player to snap!?!?
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When you find this “real player” on our roster worthy of added responsibilites, you let me know.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Like I told you Sunday. A win against Houston and we are 2-2, new life! Problem is KC looks like they dont want to lose a game!
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Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Its tuesday and all the negative spirit has left my body. Now its time to get ready to beat texans. Shake AZ game off
September 28th, 2010 at 9:10 am
VR……dmac the man plain and simple…..he gets more touches and grad less passes we win
September 28th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Trade BsJ for a kicking tee.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Kirk Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 am
We need to run more MISDIRECTION on offense.
Naked bootlegs, reverses, wide receiver screens, etc..
Also more empty backfield sets.
Chicago and Green Bay ran empty backfield sets last night and gained yardage every single time.
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Kirk – I watched that and was thinking the same thing but I don’t know if our oline is ready for that. I know on some plays the ball was out in three seconds but did you see the pocket Cutler and Rodgers had and man those are two good defenses out on that field. But we have to be more creative.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:10 am
VR……dmac the man plain and simple…..he gets more touches and grad less passes we win
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No doubt.
Another question. Right before the delay penalty, why rotate in Bush for first and goal from the 1? Not in the flow of the game at all, why not let Darren plow it in (which I think he would have)?
Besides, Darren deserves to finish drives these days, being weapon #1. He should get all the gimme 1 yard TD’s.
Another moment of brilliance between Hue and Cable.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:13 am
I agree. Shake off that loss. We shouldve been 2-1 at this point. We can still get to 2-2 and should get to 2-2 at home.
I’m not scared of the Todd Haley-led Chiefs. They wont finish above .500.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Loser chat is down the hall and take a left, sign says 49er chat board. Can’t miss it.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Yeah mista i was upset…..i have no problem with a team beating us but to LOSE games the way we do is garbage
September 28th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Hue Jackson = the Bruce Gradkowski of OC’s.
Tons of fire and passion, very little talent.
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LOL!
did JFB really post that ???
September 28th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Kirk Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 am
We need to run more MISDIRECTION on offense.
Naked bootlegs, reverses, wide receiver screens, etc..
Also more empty backfield sets.
Chicago and Green Bay ran empty backfield sets last night and gained yardage every single time
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With our OL. LMFAO, just stop it, my sides hurt from laughing.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Seabass missing the FG saved me a ton of money I’m sure though.
Was so pissed off, I just walked back to the hotel room and smoked some green, watched some TV, went to the crackerbarrel and than to sleep by 9:30pm.
Had the kick went in, it would have been straight to the bars, to some fancy dinner, to more drinks and not in bed by 9:30pm.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Vegas,
Hue Jackson = the Bruce Gradkowski of OC’s.
Tons of fire and passion, very little talent.
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Dude…I thought Bruce was your boy?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:18 am
the only time our secondary looks like the best in the league is when teams just run it down our throats. It is Nnamdi and a bunch of scrubs out there
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Dakota, well said
the Cards got 115 yards on 25 carries from Wells & Hightower (4.6 yards per carry)
Run D without John Henderson getting 20+ snaps = not good enough!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I don’t know who would wish for a 1-15 season? You must like visits to your oral surgeon. Or getting deloused in jail.
I can’t relate.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Bruce is my boy, and put us in position to win the game.
Talent is tad limited with him though, that’s why he plays with the passion. He has too!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Funny thing is i bet our Mario locks up their Mario but Langston and Khalif gonna get killed
September 28th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Deep within the bowels of the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raiders Headquarters – Alameda, CA), the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black contemplates the direction of the team after a gut-wrenching loss to the Cardinals.
Al: Look, Tim, you just barely beat the Los Angeles Rams and the St. Louis Cardinals must be the most inept team I’ve ever seen.
Cable: It was a tough loss, Mr. Davis but we’re almost over that hump. I mean it, we’re ready to turn that corner. We just gotta clean up a few things. Penalties, mental mistakes, special teams. And we HAVE to get better in the red zone. Hue and I have been working some things to get Louis open down there a bit and—
Al: No, no, no! Heyward-Bey must have the ball in his hands. He will be the greatest receiver to ever play the game.
Cable: Sir, we tried. I mean, he’s had some nice grabs here and there. Certainly much improved over last season but Bruce has—
Al: I don’t wanna here it. I gave the Pollack a shot. He’s done.
Cable: But Mr. Davi—
Al: Silence!! I’m bringing in somebody.
Cable: God, please say its not Russell.
Al: No, unfortunately, JaMarcus said he’s judging an alligator-eating contest this weekend, so he’s unavailable until at least San Diego. We’re bringing in a veteran. Somebody with the arm strength and savvy to get the ball in the end zone.
Cable: A trade?
Al: Better. HERRERA!
Herrera emerges from underneath Al’s desk.
Herrera: Yes, sir!!
Al: Bring him in.
Herrera pushes a button on Al’s desk and a steel door, resembling a bank vault, hisses with the sound of hydraulics and the lights dim. As the door opens, a shadowy figure emerges from the swirling dry ice generated smoke.
Al: I’ve always known he’d be back.
Herrera grabs a microphone and in his best announcer voice with a laser light show flickering at a dizzying pace….
Herrera: Now, you’re new starting quarterback…. TODD MARINOVICH!!!!!!
Marinovich: Hey, anybody got any blow? I’ll take meth, Jack Daniels, LSD, or grass as a backup.
Al: Yes, of course, son we have all of that.
Cable: NOOOOOOOO!!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:22 am
He’s looking at the big picture where you just want a win on Sunday. Im not defending it or in favor just letting you know.
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Guest123 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I don’t know who would wish for a 1-15 season? You must like visits to your oral surgeon. Or getting deloused in jail.
I can’t relate.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Get back on the cuervo you made more sense.
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Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Funny thing is i bet our Mario locks up their Mario but Langston and Khalif gonna get killed
September 28th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Chicago uses empty backfield sets, and they are 3-0.
The Raiders don’t, and they are 1-2.
We either give it to Dmac to dive in the line, or Grads drops back and is a target. Our offense is WAY too predictable. Misdirection counters the rush.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:23 am
I wish Grad well man I want to see him successful, I jsut wish we could stayed with Campbell a little longer. I really think he could have done some good things in rythm.
We know what Grads gives us and to me he is a great off the bench QB and back up. Campbell may not be worth a d@mn but now we don’t know.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:24 am
the Cowboys D got 4 sacks, 2 INT’s and a forced fumble against that dynamic Texans offense.
the Raiders gameplan should be to try and duplicate that!
Cowgirls had 102 yards rushing on 26 carries (3.9 ypc)
Romo had 284 yards & 2 TD’s
Miles Austin was shut down, but Roy Williams & Jason Witten had a field day …
so basically, expect very little from Mike Bush & Louis Murphy (#1 WR) in this game
might be a breakout game for DHB, DMAC & ZMiller though!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Kirk,
I think there might be a little more to it. What do you think?
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Kirk Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Chicago uses empty backfield sets, and they are 3-0.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:26 am
72. Kirk
Our offense is predictable but do you think it is like that because the players are not executing well enought to do that other stuff. I thought we did run a little misdirection with Dmac? Just saw the highlights could not watch the game so I may be wrong.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Many Raider fans cursing DHB throughout the game.
First pass was a beauty, he jumps up and tries to catch it with his elbow.
Next pass, offensive PI which would have had the ball down at the 10.
Made a few catches, but he just lacks the killer mentality. A pass dropping incomplete around him doesn’t seem to bother him that much.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:28 am
RR I hope it is a break out day for half the team. We have been waiting 7 years for a break out.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:24 am
the Cowboys D got 4 sacks, 2 INT’s and a forced fumble against that dynamic Texans offense.
the Raiders gameplan should be to try and duplicate that!
Cowgirls had 102 yards rushing on 26 carries (3.9 ypc)
Romo had 284 yards & 2 TD’s
Miles Austin was shut down, but Roy Williams & Jason Witten had a field day …
so basically, expect very little from Mike Bush & Louis Murphy (#1 WR) in this game
might be a breakout game for DHB, DMAC & ZMiller though!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:29 am
“dynamic” Texan’s defense? Is dynamic another word for suck? I saw that game, and Austin had some poor routes and at least one drop. He was struggling. I think Murphy goes off on Sunday. This is the worst pass defense in the league.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Yes run D is not up to par without Big John. I been tellin ppl this. Be happy they didnt run it more
September 28th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Morning peoples.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I think Nnamdi can shut down Andre Johnson.
can Routt & CJ (or WMAC) shut down Kevin Walter & Jacoby Jones ???
can Branch hang with Owen Daniels or even Joel Dreessen?
can we shut down Arian Foster or at least SLOW him down?
can we quit all the stupid penalties and mental errors?
3 of 5 of these things will have to happen for us to even COMPETE with Houston this weekend imo
September 28th, 2010 at 9:32 am
“dynamic” Texan’s defense
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G,
I said offense (not defense)
September 28th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Bruce is my boy, and put us in position to win the game.
Talent is tad limited with him though, that’s why he plays with the passion. He has too!!!
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If you say our offense was predictable on Sunday, that’s a huge compliment. The running game looked great and there were open guys down field all day. I was very impressed with the aggressive playcalling. Our staff obviously scouted the Cards well and had a good gameplan. If the execution had been just a little better, we win that game by two scores.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:33 am
lol Mista…..cuervo is what i dont need right now………our Mario will play well vs a good DE and stink vs a trash one. This is how he was at FSU
September 28th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
No doubt.
Another question. Right before the delay penalty, why rotate in Bush for first and goal from the 1? Not in the flow of the game at all, why not let Darren plow it in (which I think he would have)?
Besides, Darren deserves to finish drives these days, being weapon #1. He should get all the gimme 1 yard TD’s.
Another moment of brilliance between Hue and Cable.
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That was a head scratcher…but it didn’t surprise me. The times McFadden was part of drives to the goal line last year Cable would immediately pull him in an attempt to try and get Fargas some easy TDs…but he would just bounce off the goal line like a grasshopper off a car window.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Brian!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:36 am
New Bleacher Report article says that John Marshall switches the defense into a zone inside the 20’s. Interesting. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/475386-dear-john-marshall-please-stop-zoning-out
September 28th, 2010 at 9:36 am
No guys…..we gotta stop kicking field goals. Team just doesnt score enough touchdowns. You need 3 tds a game to win in this league
September 28th, 2010 at 9:36 am
3 things that come to mind this weekend…..
1. Get Hendu back to help stop the run
2. Stop these stupid penalties
3. Score TD’s when in the red zone
Not saying we’ll win it, but we’ll be competitive thats for sure.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I think Nnamdi can shut down Andre Johnson.
-of course, AJ is hobbling anyway. Nnamdi could stick to one side and let CJ or Routt defend him. He’s just a decoy.
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can Routt & CJ (or WMAC) shut down Kevin Walter & Jacoby Jones ???
-No, I don’t think so, and Schaub knows how to spray the ball around like Drew Brees. It’s gonna be tough.
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can Branch hang with Owen Daniels or even Joel Dreessen?
-I don’t think that Branch is physical enough.
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can we shut down Arian Foster or at least SLOW him down?
-Yes. He may be banged up as his shoulder was getting iced down after the Cowboys game.
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can we quit all the stupid penalties and mental errors?
-No. If it happens, it will be the refs turning a blind eye, or we got lucky.
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3 of 5 of these things will have to happen for us to even COMPETE with Houston this weekend imo
-agree!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Sup wit ya Bob?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Nnamdi is the Raiders best player, but I also think he is the hottest.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:37 am
If we actually did kick FG’s we would be 2-1. We dont even do THAT!
Bauce Im ordering you on Cuervo ASAP!
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Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:36 am
No guys…..we gotta stop kicking field goals.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Yes run D is not up to par without Big John. I been tellin ppl this. Be happy they didnt run it more
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Its a truism. Wanna stop the run? Big John has to play. He takes up space and gets in the way.
The Raiders have to know Houston is going to run the ball. Hope they don’t get slick.
Is it game time yet?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Oh Im ok bro,…will talk to you later this week about sunday,…if youre even interested in goin.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:40 am
As much grief as you guys are heaping on the Hue Jackson….the Raiders are among the top 3 or 4 teams with Red Zone opportunities.
To me, the key is getting DHB out of there in the red zone. Seriously. The opponent is crowding out Miller…and Louis Murphy is the true receiving weapon.
Get JLH, Ford or Nick Miller in there for DHB in the red zone.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Bauce,
Gotta see this legendary tailgate this weekend
September 28th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Im serious about this,..I think the Raiders shouldnt activate Seabass this sunday,..no field goal attempts at all,…just go for it on 4th,…sit him,…I would.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Texans coach Gary Kubiak isn’t ruling out the possibility of giving Andre Johnson (ankle) a week off.
“I’ll evaluate it,” said Kubiak. “Obviously, he’s not feeling good today, but we don’t think there was a big setback or anything. He will be day-to-day and we will be smart with Andre Johnson. We’ve got a long way to go.” The Texans head to Oakland for Week 4. Look for A.J. to again be listed as questionable.
Source: houstontexans.com
September 28th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Im not throwing legendary tailgate this weekend,…after choke job in Az,..cant get into it.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:43 am
agree with DHB needing to be used more in the RZ.
he has an explosive first step off the line that makes DB’s nervous.
he clears the route lanes when he’s not targeted and is a penalty flag magnet when he is targeted. just needs to learn how to catch and Grads needs to stop throwing him those sidearm rising sliders.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Andre Johnson playing or not wont be the difference sunday…its not about the other teams players,…its about our O sucking,..badly.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:45 am
hi everyone..i always read what you guys have to say…..i have to put my two cents in tho…i dont see how we can NOT blame janikowski…its a friggin 32ydr…32yds!…..yes there are many other mistakes made..but when it comes down to it…he is asked of one thing..and that is to win games when needed because of his ability….not an impossible task from the distance…its frustrating to watch this this team year and year out…what really got me was at the half time ur up by 3 pts..u get the ball at half….thats when u try to shove it down their throats….be aggressive…throw the ball..no..what does hue and cable do?….calls 3 of the safest plays as if ur running out the clock..at halftime?..man..i dont know…..i wonder if they ever considered being up by 2 scores instead of giving teams the chance to make it close…oh well..im venting…take care
September 28th, 2010 at 9:46 am
SnB………Spirits down just may do a regular tailgate…..most of Lot will be like it
September 28th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Of course the loss is Seabass`s fault,…its all on him, not some of it,..all of it,..period.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I will pull into parking lot about the time the national anthem is being played.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
I am no super JLH fan but he seems to know how to get open when they need a big catch. Why is he not in there draging across the field or finding hole in the zone. All DHB can rely on his speed.
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SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:40 am
As much grief as you guys are heaping on the Hue Jackson….the Raiders are among the top 3 or 4 teams with Red Zone opportunities.
To me, the key is getting DHB out of there in the red zone. Seriously. The opponent is crowding out Miller…and Louis Murphy is the true receiving weapon.
Get JLH, Ford or Nick Miller in there for DHB in the red zone.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Seabass is still the best kicker to be drafted in the 1st Round
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Also from Bleacher Report:
The only left tackle in the NFL that’s worse than Mario Henderson is Jared Veldheer. This rotation does nothing but allow Henderson and Veldheer to take turns giving up sacks.
How about giving another player a try?
Henderson is one of those lineman that may be on this list every week. He was his usual self, giving up pressures and a sack on a stunt he should know how to pick up.
As I’ve said before, his tag team partner is the only left tackle in the league worse than he is.
I guess that’s why he still plays at all.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
guest123 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:43 am
agree with DHB needing to be used more in the RZ.
he has an explosive first step off the line that makes DB’s nervous.
he clears the route lanes when he’s not targeted and is a penalty flag magnet when he is targeted. just needs to learn how to catch and Grads needs to stop throwing him those sidearm rising sliders.
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Agreed. I drinking the DHB Koolaid now. This is why the Raiders drafted him and he’s starting to make it happen. The Cards were so concerned with him that they put DRC on him on the final drive. And DHB kicked his ass. I wouldn’t trade him for Michael Crabree now.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Of course the loss is Seabass`s fault,…its all on him, not some of it,..all of it,..period.
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yeha, NARCo I do blame him for 75% of the loss. You ahve to make one of those three field goals at least.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Over the course of the past few years the NFL has bragged about its “parity”. Every team has a chance every year to go from worst to first. The NFL does everything in its power to help the struggling teams, from giving the worst teams the highest picks to compensating teams that lose a bunch of free agents with supplementary picks to providing easier schedules to teams that played poorly the prior year.
All of those things make the fact that Al Davis hasn’t put together a decent team in 8 years look even worse.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:50 am
What a pity party in here…
September 28th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Welcome to the venting Canadianraider.
Cheers eh!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Good news – Steve Blake is learning the triangle faster than expected.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Do you think Seabass missing that FG killed George Blanda?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:51 am
GGGOOO LLLAAAKKKEERRSS!!!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:51 am
On the positive side….
I say we keep going deep to DHB, at least 3 times a game. He either drops one or he gets the pass interference call at least once.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:51 am
What a pity party in here
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thats because we were expecting you!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:52 am
SeaBass = menace to history.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Memo, yes.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:54 am
My friend the insider in Alameda tells me Southwick and Jano were working together yesterday… hopefully he can resurrect the Polack like he did DWAC.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Good news – Steve Blake is learning the triangle faster than expected.
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is Barnes out of jail yet?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Trade deadline pass yet?
Wonder if M. Bush can fetch us a real LT?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Yes pity that dmac is playing well
September 28th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Anyways im out…..may be back
September 28th, 2010 at 9:58 am
FREE DIRTY AND MATT BARNES!
Seriously, what happened to El Dirty? Reoffend?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Last year the Texans beat the Raiders 29-6
Schaub was 11/22 224 yards 1 TD 1 INT
Houston had 36 rushing attempts between Slaton and Moats for 121 yards.
Raiders gave up passes of 62,44, and 41 yards to 3 Different WRs.
Raiders also gave up a 95 yard Kickoff Return for a TD
The defense has to play better this year or Houston will roll.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Rams SS Craig Dahl (concussion) passed an exertion test Monday and will be examined by an independent neurological consultant Tuesday.
The earliest Dahl, who missed the Redskins game after suffering a concussion in the fourth quarter of Week 2.
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That was the play DMAC lowered his shoulders and made him pay!!!!!! I love it.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:58 am
The problem with this Raider team is that they get confused in tight situations.
When you are in the red zone…what are your signature plays? What’s “the play” that gets Miller open or Murphy released….who’s the short yardage receiver?
The sequence of plays at the goal line is what is the Raiders of late.
Can’t punch it in on a short run because of quick penetration in the backfield and the running back leaving feet too early….A STUPID PENALTY (Gotta keep head in the game)…and then a couple of throw aways.
Good teams simply score right there. The Raiders still don’t know how to win…worse yet…they’ve been bad for so long that they really don’t know the finer points of just executing.
Getting to the red zone is a battle in of itself..the coaches and players need to learn how to punch it in.
Gotta ask again…what do they do in practice?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:59 am
thanks for the welcome Carl…….speaking of dhb or crabtree..looking at it now.i wouldnt take any of them at that high a pic…no one can say that are confident when the ball is going dhb’s way…seems every catch he makes (except for the 4th down one) is somewhat bobbled..the deep ones u know he wasnt going to catch..he just doesnt look like a natural receiver..i think he has good speed and can run a good route but i really dont expect him to be making any tough catches…all i see after every drop he makes, is him wavin his arm to the ref askin for the yellow flag…if he can catch like he can wave he might be alright
September 28th, 2010 at 9:59 am
OakGlen, what game were you watching?
DHb is allergic to pigskin!
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RaiderDebo Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Agreed. I drinking the DHB Koolaid now. This is why the Raiders drafted him and he’s starting to make it happen. The Cards were so concerned with him that they put DRC on him on the final drive. And DHB kicked his ass. I wouldn’t trade him for Michael Crabree now.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:01 am
guest123 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Trade deadline pass yet?
Wonder if M. Bush can fetch us a real LT?
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That would be a mistake. First of all, good LTs are the 2nd most valuable players on the team. No team is trading a “GOOD” LT….
Also, I think Bush is going to play a key role in this offense. If the Raiders start running the ball 35 to 40x….like they should…you will need two backs.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:03 am
we need to trade asshmmuuwa to get back in 1st round next year.,..also because hes a good player and doesnt deserve to have to play here.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Canadianraider,
The only time to take a receiver that high is if the guy has the height, weight, speed, hops AND hands all in one package. That receiver also has to have dominated in college.
DHB IS too much of a project. The guy is not a complete receiver yet. He’s facing mostly one-on-one as the defenses focus more on Miller and Murphy.
DHB might develop into a decent receiver…but not an elite one.
Should have went in a different direction that year.
Receivers and QBs are the hardest positions to draft for and are certainly not the positions you want to REACH for in the early rounds.
But 4.2 40x is 4.2 around here
September 28th, 2010 at 10:05 am
All – please pause for a moment of prayer. The great Jimmy Carter is in the ER, condition unknown.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2010/09/carter-in-hospital—-details-unknown/1
September 28th, 2010 at 10:07 am
I’m sick of seeing WR’s or DB’s begging for a flag after every play. Mainly because themy usually get it.Like Scott Ferrall says, these old men just want air time so they throw a flag at every opportunity.
I wish I grew up in the days of George Blanda, this game becoming too controlled, too cautious, too soft.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:08 am
well said snb..i totally agree with you..why take chances on a project..thats what the low draft pics are for..oh well it is what it is….its what we are used to and we have to go on hoping the coaching staff sees something the rest of us dont..which im sorry to say doesnt happen to often..least we got murphy in the 4th round..woohooo..or was it the 4th..im not sure..
September 28th, 2010 at 10:09 am
SnB, instead of DHB the WR we have should have been Calvin Johnson instaed of that QB we cut.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I agree Norco, Nnamdi deserves to finish his career with a contender. As much as I wish that team to be the Raiders, let’s be real.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I told President Carter to wear protection with Larry King….that dude has been around!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I would hate to see Nnamdi traded. I love him so much
September 28th, 2010 at 10:23 am
The double pass was awful, but out side of that I like the power runs, and deep passing scheme. We have looked balanced and we are scoring. With better execution from our o-line and qb we will score alot of points. hue jack is doing fine.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Here’s some questions for Jerry:
Can we replace Huff with Brown yet?
Is Jake Grove still on waivers and isn’t he better than Satele?
Will Cable play Veldheer at LT, the position he was drafted at, and leave him there?
Why has Nick MIller stuck around for a year and a quarter but never sees the field?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:25 am
WE NEED TO SCORE TD’S IN THE RED ZONE. NOT FG’S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get it together Hue!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:26 am
mistic1 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:23 am
The double pass was awful, but out side of that I like the power runs, and deep passing scheme. We have looked balanced and we are scoring. With better execution from our o-line and qb we will score alot of points. hue jack is doing fine.
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You’re dead on.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:26 am
please pause for a moment of prayer
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a guy who openly makes fun of Christians & Musl1ms is now asking people to pray?
pray to who?
good luck, hippie
September 28th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I’ll tell ya. We fans have no hope. We have terrible coaches but what do you expect? Nobody wants to coach this team so we’re bound to get the bottom of the barrel. Does it really matter with Al running everything anyway? We have a culture of losing. Al picks every coach and player so if you have someone who has clearly lost touch with football does it really makes sense to argue about bad play calling, missed field goals, and time mismanagement? Those would seem to be only symptoms of a much larger problem. I don’t know if even 1-15 would force Al to drastically fix this. If 8 years of double loss seasons hasn’t yet why would one more?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Can we replace Huff with Brown yet?
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What the hell is everyone’s problem with Huff? I’ve got no problem with that guy. Seems to me he’s always where he’s supposed to be.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Huffy is cool w/ me. Branch is the one who has been having problems.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Dakota Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I told President Carter to wear protection with Larry King….that dude has been around!
Jimmy Carter needs all kinds of protection. He was attacked and ran like hell from a rabbit.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Can we replace Huff with Brown yet?
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Carl Weathers -
Huff is a stud in coverage.
Branch & Mitchell are basically clones of Derrick Gibson & Gibril Wilson …
Stevie Brown has for serious potential, but Hiram Eugene is on the Al Davis scholarship program!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Sorry, I meant Branch, settle down now ;^)
September 28th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Yo RRS,
Is Nick Miller injured? Will he play week 16?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Ahhh, hippies can’t be Christian now? Nice example you set.
I’m sure you prefer the Pat Robertson and Pat Boone types…
September 28th, 2010 at 10:33 am
If Carter was a FG kicker, he’d be wide-left like Seabass
September 28th, 2010 at 10:33 am
RaiderDebo Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Agreed. I drinking the DHB Koolaid now. This is why the Raiders drafted him and he’s starting to make it happen. The Cards were so concerned with him that they put DRC on him on the final drive. And DHB kicked his ass. I wouldn’t trade him for Michael Crabree now.
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DHB was killing the dbs all game long!!!! he was mentally tough, bounced back like a champ after struggling in the first quarter. DHB has the right attitude,team mates and coaches love him. Not a diva like crabtree.
DHB is still just a kid! i think its very difficult for a 19 year old to play with men in the nfl. DHB is what 20-21 now. I think this is his biggest weakness, the physicality that you must have to play in the leauge. This is why he still struggles in the middle of the feild, and fighting for position going deep. Signs that he is not far away, the 4th down 4th quarter catch. DHB TOOK OVER THE GAME ON THE FINAL DRIVE!!!!!!The way he now catches and turns up field he couldnt do that last year. As his body matures over the next year or two he will improve leaps and bounds. This kid is just barley scratching the surface, I see about 50-60 catches this year and probably up around 90 the year after that. looks like Al called this one right!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I am actually optimistic about next week.
If Nnamdi can shutdown Johnson…and the Raiders play stingy against the run…the offense should be in position to at least score.
Should make for a competitive game. Now, will they win? Tough to say. This team is not mentally tough yet.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Yo RRS,
Is Nick Miller injured? Will he play week 16?
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LOL!
DMAC,
Nick Miller was inactive in WK1, but has been active the past 2 games due to the many injuries this team has suffered over the past 2 weeks
he hasn’t seen the playing field because Heyward-Bey, Murphy & Higgins are all better receivers.
JLH on punts is cool, but if somebody doesn’t step up on kick returns lil Nicky could get some time on the field before WK16!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Did anyone else see the saints kicker miss that short one, in OT I think? Looked just like Jano’s, heading thru then it just kinda whipped left!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Mistic,
I don’t know man. Louis Murphy is the kid playing like the top 10 draft pick.
DHB is mostly single covered and has not shown much playmaking ability yet. Running fast and having a great attitude really doesn’t count for much when you are getting $25million.
Get DHB to Murphy’s standard…then we can talk
September 28th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Question Raider Nation????????
How do you guys feel about the play of Stanford Routt, so far???????????? (besides the few P.I. calls, I think he’s done well in coverage)
September 28th, 2010 at 10:37 am
If Carter was a FG kicker, he’d be wide-left like Seabass
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bwahahahahahaha
good one Exla!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Murphy has more drops than DHB.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Still want to see huff at corner. Brown at FS.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Are there certain keywords that block posts around here? Sometimes I click sunmit and my post just vanishes.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:42 am
DUBS newz………
Keith Smart was introduced as the Warriors new head coach on Monday, replacing Don Nelson.
Smart said that while he was the defensive coordinator last season, he didn’t have the personnel to make it work. He also said the Warriors probably won’t be shooting as many threes this season, and it sounds like guys like Dorell Wright and Rodney Carney are going to have a defensive role with the team.
Source: Marcus Thompson on Twitter
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Finally a little D! Thats what I’m talking about.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Just to be fair to Seabass, he was wide right first in that game.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:44 am
DMAC: do you think DK007 will finally get off the Laker bandwaggon and root for the W’s this year ???
September 28th, 2010 at 10:44 am
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Mistic,
I don’t know man. Louis Murphy is the kid playing like the top 10 draft pick.
DHB is mostly single covered and has not shown much playmaking ability yet. Running fast and having a great attitude really doesn’t count for much when you are getting $25million.
Get DHB to Murphy’s standard…then we can talk
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Murphy is ahead of DHB in terms of technique, polish, and playing football. Perhaps because he stayed in school longer. But when it comes to raw talent you can see DHB is one one the most gifted young players with things that cant be coached, size, power and speed.
DHB isnt close to reaching his upside yet, but he is getting better every week, and when his football technique, and knowledge, are on par with his natural abilities……he will be head and shoulders one of the more dangerous threats u=in the league. Dont forget he spanked the cardinals on sunday. Took over on the last drive, and garbagekowski missed him in the endzone twice! DHB is on the way! he reminds me of roy williams with out all of the drama.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:46 am
W/ Nellie gone. There’s a possibility.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:46 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Mistic,
I don’t know man. Louis Murphy is the kid playing like the top 10 draft pick.
DHB is mostly single covered and has not shown much playmaking ability yet. Running fast and having a great attitude really doesn’t count for much when you are getting $25million.
Get DHB to Murphy’s standard…then we can talk
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You’re not giving DHB enough credit. His hands are still not that great, but he made a huge impact on the game Sunday. He’s such a better player than he was last year. Just about every time we go to him, he’s open. Murphy is good too, but I’m convinced now that DHB will surpass him. The Cards were scared of the guy by the end of the game. I’m with you on the “great attitude” cliches. I get really sick of hearing that stuff, especially where the Boy Wonder QB is concerned. But this guy is more than that now.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Have to give routt credit, he was on the receivers like gravy on grits! The bump and run is always going to be called for the occasional pi or contact. But when its played correctly it can take the wide outs completely out of the game. It was almost like breaston and fitz werent playing.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Pitos
September 28th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Wassup w/ Gaither???? Is he healthy? Can we make a move? Yet?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:49 am
# mistic1 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:33 am
RaiderDebo Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Agreed. I drinking the DHB Koolaid now. This is why the Raiders drafted him and he’s starting to make it happen. The Cards were so concerned with him that they put DRC on him on the final drive. And DHB kicked his ass. I wouldn’t trade him for Michael Crabree now.
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DHB was killing the dbs all game long!!!! he was mentally tough, bounced back like a champ after struggling in the first quarter. DHB has the right attitude,team mates and coaches love him. Not a diva like crabtree.
DHB is still just a kid! i think its very difficult for a 19 year old to play with men in the nfl. DHB is what 20-21 now. I think this is his biggest weakness, the physicality that you must have to play in the leauge. This is why he still struggles in the middle of the feild, and fighting for position going deep. Signs that he is not far away, the 4th down 4th quarter catch. DHB TOOK OVER THE GAME ON THE FINAL DRIVE!!!!!!The way he now catches and turns up field he couldnt do that last year. As his body matures over the next year or two he will improve leaps and bounds. This kid is just barley scratching the surface, I see about 50-60 catches this year and probably up around 90 the year after that. looks like Al called this one right!
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“DHB TOOK OVER THE GAME ON THE FINAL DRIVE!!!!!!”
See? Perfect example on what being in the sun too long will do to you. DHB caught ONE BALL,…one..when the D went soft and gave him a cushion. Was a ball even you, with your heat stroke, would have caught.
Reality is DHB had what? 12 balls thrown at him..and caught 3?
I know, I know…reality bites sometimes.
Don’t forget sunscreen.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:49 am
DHB sucked on Sunday.
Dropped the first pass of the game, than Offensive PI on the second pass.
Dropped one in the end zone after the delay of game, in which he had ten fingers on the ball.
Stopped running on the PI call at the end of the game, but who knows if he would have kept running his route, he might have had a TD.
Cards were never scared to blitz and leave him in single coverage.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:50 am
No Mas Diamante Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Murphy has more drops than DHB.
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Gotta makes some plays too man.
I am not giving up on DHB…but he needs to amp it up a little bit more than he has.
This league is about making plays…he’s gotta make more of them in order for this team to have a chance to win.
When the double teams start shifting his way….then the passing game can truly come alive
September 28th, 2010 at 10:52 am
DHB had a terrific game, compared to last year. GET OVER IT!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Another game, another sorry excuse for why the raiders lose……..
FIRE CABLE FIRE CABLE FIRE CABLE FIRE CABLE FIRE CABLE: How is it possible that a professional football team gets a delay of game AT THE ONE YARD LINE, WITH THE GAME ON THE LINE?????? Only idiots, not professionals.
RELEASE JANOKOWSHI RELEASE JANOKOWSHI RELEASE JANOKOWSHI RELEASE JANOKOWSHI RELEASE JANOKOWSHI RELEASE JANOKOWSHI: If the game is important, and the season is on the line, JANOKOWSI will miss the FG EVERY SINGLE TIME, EVERY SINGLE TIME. Who cares if he hits a 63 yarder during practice? No one paying for tickets does. IT DOESN’T MATTER AT PRACTICE. HE SUCKS WHEN THE PRESSURE IS ON……… ALWAYS HAS, ALWAYS WILL. HELLO, LOOK AT HIS HISTORY….. IMPORTANT KICK= MISS BY JANOKOWSKI…..
FANS ARE TIRED OF LOSING SO CABLE AND JANO MUST GO!!!!!!!
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September 28th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Last year DHB couldnt get off the line of scrimmage, couldnt seperate from defenders, and couldnt catch a hooker on E.14 st. But sunday I saw him beat press man at scrimmage, seperate and smoke dbs. he slowed down on one ball and had a bad drop in the first quarter, but he bounced back and was a force. Please beleive that after being targeted 11 times, being missed on some open plays, and taking over in money time on the final drive the rest of the nfl is aware and will be forced to account for him.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:53 am
DHB was left in single coverage, all game, and had twelve passes thrown his way, and he had 3 catches for less than 50 yards and no TD’s.
Terrible game.
And his offensive PI took points off the board on the first drive, to offset the potential points he almost got back on the board on the last drive.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Grads and DHB put us in position to win the game late………
But guess what happened?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:55 am
# RaiderDebo Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:46 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Mistic,
I don’t know man. Louis Murphy is the kid playing like the top 10 draft pick.
DHB is mostly single covered and has not shown much playmaking ability yet. Running fast and having a great attitude really doesn’t count for much when you are getting $25million.
Get DHB to Murphy’s standard…then we can talk
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You’re not giving DHB enough credit. His hands are still not that great, but he made a huge impact on the game Sunday. He’s such a better player than he was last year. Just about every time we go to him, he’s open. Murphy is good too, but I’m convinced now that DHB will surpass him. The Cards were scared of the guy by the end of the game. I’m with you on the “great attitude” cliches. I get really sick of hearing that stuff, especially where the Boy Wonder QB is concerned. But this guy is more than that now.
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LMAO at you, Oakdork.
the cards were scared of the guy, by the end of the game?
HE HAD 12 BALLS THROWN AT HIM, MENTAL MIDGET..if he was so “open” then why only catch 25% of balls thrown at you?
You’re still pining over the “bonified NFL qb, Russell”, aren’t you?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:57 am
# mistic1 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Last year DHB couldnt get off the line of scrimmage, couldnt seperate from defenders, and couldnt catch a hooker on E.14 st. But sunday I saw him beat press man at scrimmage, seperate and smoke dbs. he slowed down on one ball and had a bad drop in the first quarter, but he bounced back and was a force. Please beleive that after being targeted 11 times, being missed on some open plays, and taking over in money time on the final drive the rest of the nfl is aware and will be forced to account for him.
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of COURSE THEY WILL, just because you say so…
Those 9 balls he didn’t pull in, no doubt, has defenses just convinced that “next game” he’ll step it up…sure..because he had that really good game…..
oh wait, that wasn’t him.
Well then, I’m just POSITIVE it will happen against the Texans..yeah…that’s the ticket.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:49 am
DHB sucked on Sunday.
Dropped the first pass of the game, than Offensive PI on the second pass.
Dropped one in the end zone after the delay of game, in which he had ten fingers on the ball.
Stopped running on the PI call at the end of the game, but who knows if he would have kept running his route, he might have had a TD.
Cards were never scared to blitz and leave him in single coverage.
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Very true. DHB has a looooong ways to go.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Maybe Jano should start practicing more 35-45 yarders instead of worrying about 50-60 yarders so freakin much huh?
It’s like putting in golf….the money putts are the 5-10 footers…..not the 20-30 foooters!
Sheesh!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:13 am
# DKnight007 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Maybe Jano should start practicing more 35-45 yarders instead of worrying about 50-60 yarders so freakin much huh?
It’s like putting in golf….the money putts are the 5-10 footers…..not the 20-30 foooters!
Sheesh!
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Be nice if he actually practiced kicking! Now that he missed 3, he’s practicing. lol…But he has other issues. He was drilling them prior to the game then completely folded when the pressure was on. Needs a shrink.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:17 am
He struggled in the first half, this would have been enough for him to tank or disappear totaly last year, but he bounced back!!!! Not to mention he was under thrown on a fade by grads, then over thrown at the back of the endzone. he had another oppurtunity in the endzone and corner broke up the pass, ( because grads couldnt put enough mustard on the ball to get it to him cleanly).
And yes even though he only cuaght 3 of 11, defenses must consider him as a threat especially in light of what he did on the final drive!!!! DHB IS DEVELOPING, AND NOW TEAMS CANT JUST WORRY ABOUT HIS SPEED, THEY NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT HIS PLAY MAKING ABILITY. BY THE WAY THAT IS NOW TWO WEEKS IN A ROW WHERE HE HAS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN MONEY TIME, THE 4TH QUARTER.
I am proud of him, his work ethic and the results that are beginning to show on the sunday. When your wide out comes up big in money time, thats what you ask a number one to do. We havent missed chaz the glass at all, thanks to the development of DHB!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:21 am
I have to agree that DHB still drops to many passes but I think in the long run he is going to develop into a BEAST!!!
I am happy with are young WRs developing in the next three years. I wish they did not have to jump in so quick and had more time to work their way in by focusing on their strong points but are lack of depth at WRs pushed them out ont he field.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Funny how so many people are down on DHB, like they were down on DMAC. The nfl is not the nba! Its very difficult for a 19 20 year old kid to play with men in the nfl! DHB is ahead of the curve beleive it or not.
Also pointing out that he only caught3 of 11 passes is a bit misleading, i counted at least 5 of those 11 passes as being simply uncatchable, inaccurate throws from grads, including all 3 of DHB’s endzone patterns!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Mistic I agree with you but I think Chaz in there could actually benefit him in the long run. That is a lot of speed to spread over the field.
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mistic1 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:17 am
He struggled in the first half, this would have been enough for him to tank or disappear totaly last year, but he bounced back!!!! Not to mention he was under thrown on a fade by grads, then over thrown at the back of the endzone. he had another oppurtunity in the endzone and corner broke up the pass, ( because grads couldnt put enough mustard on the ball to get it to him cleanly).
And yes even though he only cuaght 3 of 11, defenses must consider him as a threat especially in light of what he did on the final drive!!!! DHB IS DEVELOPING, AND NOW TEAMS CANT JUST WORRY ABOUT HIS SPEED, THEY NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT HIS PLAY MAKING ABILITY. BY THE WAY THAT IS NOW TWO WEEKS IN A ROW WHERE HE HAS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN MONEY TIME, THE 4TH QUARTER.
I am proud of him, his work ethic and the results that are beginning to show on the sunday. When your wide out comes up big in money time, thats what you ask a number one to do. We havent missed chaz the glass at all, thanks to the development of DHB!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Would be nice to find some way to score some TDs instead of missed FGs.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Time to move forward folks.
The Raiders need to win this game versus the Texans….badly.
Need to stop the ZBS running game and contain Foster, wrap him up and gang tackle.
Must get consistent pressure on Schaub by doing some zone blitzing and occasionally do some corner blitzing.
Nnamdi can handle Andre Johnson for most of the day and solidify himself as the Best Cornerback in the game!
Offensive play calling needs to be heavily mixed up to confuse the Houston defense and keep them off balance and of course freakin TD’s need to be scored!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I miss Ken Yon Rambo.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:30 am
DHB is improving and that is all we can ask for at this point.
I’m glad they are looking his way deep when he has one on one coverage also!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Why do we even keep Nick Miller on the roster every year and never use this guy? Is he also one of Al’s personal sponge bath bathers?
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RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Yo RRS,
Is Nick Miller injured? Will he play week 16?
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LOL!
DMAC,
Nick Miller was inactive in WK1, but has been active the past 2 games due to the many injuries this team has suffered over the past 2 weeks
he hasn’t seen the playing field because Heyward-Bey, Murphy & Higgins are all better receivers.
JLH on punts is cool, but if somebody doesn’t step up on kick returns lil Nicky could get some time on the field before WK16!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:31 am
When Chaz comes back it is going to be interesting. I hope people relize that we havent really seen the raiders offense yet. Injury to Chaz, means we havent been able to run our three wide sets. This is the base of hue’s offense!!!! So we havent seen what it really will look like yet. Also the lack of decent o-lin play may also keep up from a lot of 3 wides when chaz is back. Understand that the o-line play is going into al davis note book. He wants 3 wides, this is why he drafted chaz, murphy and DHB, put them all on the field with dmac and miller, the speed is over whelming.
Cable’s o-line is holding back the entire team! Davis wont say anything until we finish 7-9 and he is explaining to cable why he wont return.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am
It’s simple….when they are in the red zone, they need to target Miller, Murphy, DMC or JLH!
Simple.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am
I thought we couldn’t run a 3 WR set because of protection?
September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I miss Ken Yon Rambo.
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LMAO! The fact the you can even recall that this guy tried out for the Raiders only to be cut. Tells me that you are from O-H-I-O. : )
September 28th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Dear fans,
I realise that my Raiders are doing bad so far this year. In fact, they have been doing bad for severals years now. In fact, they have been doing bad for at least 8 years in-a-row now — who am I kidding. But that does not change the fact that my Raiders are the team of the decades, under my guidance. With my actions, regardless of the inspirational words I have brought to you, I have shown that as of the new millenium, you fans are not worth bringing in a General Manager, or President of Operations, or a winning Head Coach to fully focus on bringing my Raiders back to greatness. You, the few dollars that you may spend, and your dedication to my Raiders, is not worth me spending money on bonified Head Coach to lead my team. You fans are only worth me bringing in coaches that will take direction, tow the company line, and keep their yaps shut when things inevidably go bad.
Yes, by my actions alone, regardless of my words, I am stating that you fans do not deserve the key ingredients for success such as having a top tier: VP, GM, and/or a winning Head Coach to start out with.
So please, pipe down, shell out the few measley bucks you may have, and watch as I and my staff lead my Raiders to defeat every Sunday. If you don’t like it, too bad; you can just stop rooting for the Raiders or keep your pie holes shut.
Sincerely, Al
P.S. Don’t make me tell you this again or else.
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V
September 28th, 2010 at 11:34 am
# RNOraiderFan Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am
I thought we couldn’t run a 3 WR set because of protection?
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We havent run 3 wides because fo injury to chaz, and horrible o-line play
September 28th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I’m wondering if Bush will see more carries this week.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:37 am
LMAO! The fact the you can even recall that this guy tried out for the Raiders only to be cut. Tells me that you are from O-H-I-O. : )
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No I’m from the east Bay and now live in Reno. Never been to Ohio. I just wanted the guy to stick because of his name.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:37 am
#204
Yes sir Mr. Al ruler supreme and dark master of doom.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Would love to see that hockey player Satan try out for a SS position too.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Man that is funny. They love the guy in Canada, hated the guy in the NFL. I heard he was straight gangster at OSU.
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RNOraiderFan Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:37 am
LMAO! The fact the you can even recall that this guy tried out for the Raiders only to be cut. Tells me that you are from O-H-I-O. : )
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No I’m from the east Bay and now live in Reno. Never been to Ohio. I just wanted the guy to stick because of his name.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:40 am
# DKnight007 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am
It’s simple….when they are in the red zone, they need to target Miller, Murphy, DMC or JLH!
Simple.
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DMac Murphy Miller, yes. But you have to target DHB in the redzone as well. As he improves in this area he will prove valuable. With his big body and speed, fades and corner routes will be difficult to defend. he needs to be more physical when the ball is in the air, (body hasnt matured yet). But mainly grads has to put the ball in the right spot. DHB open in the corner 3 times sunday, GRADS HIT THE DB IN THE ASS ON ONE, THREW IT OUT OF THE ENDZONE ON ANOTHER, AND COULDNT GET ENOUGH ZIP ON THE BALL TO GET IT PAST THE DB ON A THIRD. before we knock DHB the qb has to put the ball in a spot where he can actually make a play on it.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:40 am
My man Rambo had some balls, Kind of like CHris Carr who played his H/S ball rught here in the RNO.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Gots to run, LATER NATION!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Ken-yon Rambo, Kenyon Coleman… washouts.
Raiders need to stay away from any more Kenyon’s.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:45 am
What about Russells?
Jamarshmelloass, Darrell, Maryland…I guess one out of three ain’t that bad.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Hue needs to call more play action roll out plays to buy Grads more time to throw.
The O-Line are below average pass blockers and Grads needs all the time he can get.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Add Stuart Ken-yon Schweigert.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Gary Russell?
September 28th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Cole Ford is only 38 years old. He could still be a place kicker in the NFL. I’m not sure if he is still incarcerated or not, but Al should give this guy a look.
For those of you not familiar with the history of Mr. Ford, he was the Raiders’ kicker who did a drive-by on Siegfried & Roy’s home. For a time, he was also a regular contributor to this blog. His reasoning for the shooting was that he thought (according to Wikipedia) the performers had a sexual relationship with their animals and it was a factor in the development of the AIDS virus. I bet he could still make a 32 yard field goal.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Whew, Jimmy just had an upset stomach. Everybody take a deep breath.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/28/jimmy.carter.hospitalized/?hpt=T2
September 28th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Our secondary has been hot and cold. Namdi Land, Routt, Ware, Brown and Mitchell, have looked good. Huff Branch, johnson have been shakey. Also where are the take aways? This team needs to create turn overs in the secondary, Its not enough just to have blanket coverage. I think this is the main reason to get brown on the field. Out of all the guys he seems to have a knack for the turn over.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Only three of Oakland’s 13 trips inside of the red zone have resulted in touchdowns. The Raiders are ranked 30th in touchdown efficiency. That says a lot about our team. We need touchdowns to win games and not fg’s.
NUFF SAID!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:52 am
LOL, and if Cole misses its BACK TO THE JOINT! Talk about motivation.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Andre Johnson said Monday that he doesn’t have “any doubts at all” about playing Sunday at Oakland.
Johnson said his condition is “about the same” as last week, and he will take the “same approach” this week. Johnson conceded that there will be a play or two where the pain will force him to the sidelines for a breather, but he’ll re-enter after having the ankle re-taped. Coach Gary Kubiak isn’t ruling out a game of rest for Johnson, though you can bet the receiver will fight hard against it. We’re tentatively expecting him to face off against Nnamdi Asomugha on Sunday.
Source: HoustonTexans.com
September 28th, 2010 at 11:57 am
# DMAC Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Only three of Oakland’s 13 trips inside of the red zone have resulted in touchdowns. The Raiders are ranked 30th in touchdown efficiency. That says a lot about our team. We need touchdowns to win games and not fg’s.
NUFF SAID!
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You nailed it! I think the piss poor o-line play is mostly to blame, coupled with shakey qb performance!This is why cable will be fired at the end of the year, Davis wants points, you dont score you dont work in oakland, ask shell, turner, lance bugel, white and so on
September 28th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:37 am
#204
Yes sir Mr. Al ruler supreme and dark master of doom.
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AHEM CJ Legend: Note that my letter to all fans was at #203, not #204. Get it right. And don’t make me tell you guys again!
Sincerely, Al
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September 28th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Does anyone know what that weird surface on the sideline/bench area in Az is ?
Noticed they had it in Chicago last night too.
Saw DMAC and a few other players slipping on it after running out of bounds, seems like an injury waiting to happen.
Is this surface something new the league mandated ? What the hell is it ?
September 28th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
NOTE to all fans,
My secret identity is Darth Vader. Clever huh!
Now go back to you pathetic lives.
Sincerly, Al
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September 28th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Not sure it is the returners. Our scheme must suck. Nobody on the other team gets blocked. Should runa fake reverse on every kickoff. And actuaaly run it a couple of times.
September 28th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Cole Ford is the reason we drafted Jano in the first round!
September 28th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
hellsbells Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Not sure it is the returners. Our scheme must suck. Nobody on the other team gets blocked. Should runa fake reverse on every kickoff. And actuaaly run it a couple of times.
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Fake reverses would work and keep the other teams special teams off balance from the predictbale crap of the Raider special teams!
September 28th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
DKnight007 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
DKnight007 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Houston 28
Raiders 13
Hope I’m wrong though…again….
September 28th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Jerry answers questions just like Cable dances around them…
September 28th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
knoshon mareno is better than micheal bush and darren mcfadden combined
September 28th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Big Banana:
27-20 Raiders. And that´s for sure.
September 28th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Funny how so many people are down on DHB, like they were down on DMAC.
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I agree with Mistic on this one.
WR’s don’t usually hit thier stride until Year #3
I expect Heyward-Bey to be the #1 WR from Year 3 to retirement
September 28th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Nothing Changes until Al Davis, leaves.
September 28th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Funny how so many people are down on DHB, like they were down on DMAC.
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No comparison whatsoever!
September 28th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
My sister and her husband went to the Chiefs-Browns game at Arrowhead on Sunday.
Just talked to them on the phone a minute ago and they had a blast. Thier friends are huge Chiefs fans and season ticket holders (no big surprise in this area).
Anyways, she said there was over 78,000 people there.
This is a team that was worse than Oakland the past 2 or 3 years. When was the last time we had 78k fans rockin it in Alameda ???
September 28th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
where is DirtyRaccoon?
September 28th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
No comparison whatsoever!
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thats true Kell.
I don’t recall any Raider fans chanting “trade DHB for a copy of White House Diary!”
September 28th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Big Banana: 28-24 Raiders
September 28th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
CHAMP24 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
knoshon mareno is better than micheal bush and darren mcfadden combined
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Not any more he isn’t….
September 28th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
As far as I can tell, DHB is better than Crabtree this season. I’m glad the Raiders didn’t draft that loser.
September 28th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
I think O-line has slowly gotten tiny bit better, Satele better at center than Veldheer, & Loper has earned chance to stay in mix
Texans ranked 32nd in pass def & 2nd in run def. Pls mention this somehow. Cable&Co need as much help as possible
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
September 28th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
*****Jerry you have to have better questions coming in then the dumb @$$ questions you answered today!!!!*****
“The raiders have the least knowledgeable fans?”
“Jerry is you Mom and Dad Raider fans if they are still living?” WTF type of question is that?
“What happened to Eddie Anderson?”
Com’on KC Sam you can do better than that?
Radiermun enough with the f’n run ons?
September 28th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I agree RR but I hate to say it I think we are looking 3-4 sacks this game. If they key on Grads tendency to roll right every play to buy himself more time it is over man.
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RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
I think O-line has slowly gotten tiny bit better, Satele better at center than Veldheer, & Loper has earned chance to stay in mix
Texans ranked 32nd in pass def & 2nd in run def. Pls mention this somehow. Cable&Co need as much help as possible
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
September 28th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
The Raiders are actually tied for the most trips inside the red zone with 13. Oakland has scored only three touchdowns for the third-worst percentage in the NFL.
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at least we can move the ball!
JaWalrus was a joke…
September 28th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
I think we are looking 3-4 sacks this game. If they key on Grads tendency to roll right every play to buy himself more time it is over man.
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is that offense THAT predictable ???
September 28th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Repost for the PM squad:
Deep within the bowels of the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raiders Headquarters – Alameda, CA), the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black contemplates the direction of the team after a gut-wrenching loss to the Cardinals.
Al: Look, Tim, you just barely beat the Los Angeles Rams and the St. Louis Cardinals must be the most inept team I’ve ever seen.
Cable: It was a tough loss, Mr. Davis but we’re almost over that hump. I mean it, we’re ready to turn that corner. We just gotta clean up a few things. Penalties, mental mistakes, special teams. And we HAVE to get better in the red zone. Hue and I have been working some things to get Louis open down there a bit and—
Al: No, no, no! Heyward-Bey must have the ball in his hands. He will be the greatest receiver to ever play the game.
Cable: Sir, we tried. I mean, he’s had some nice grabs here and there. Certainly much improved over last season but Bruce has—
Al: I don’t wanna here it. I gave the Pollack a shot. He’s done.
Cable: But Mr. Davi—
Al: Silence!! I’m bringing in somebody.
Cable: God, please say its not Russell.
Al: No, unfortunately, JaMarcus said he’s judging an alligator-eating contest this weekend, so he’s unavailable until at least San Diego. We’re bringing in a veteran. Somebody with the arm strength and savvy to get the ball in the end zone.
Cable: A trade?
Al: Better. HERRERA!
Herrera emerges from underneath Al’s desk.
Herrera: Yes, sir!!
Al: Bring him in.
Herrera pushes a button on Al’s desk and a steel door, resembling a bank vault, hisses with the sound of hydraulics and the lights dim. As the door opens, a shadowy figure emerges from the swirling dry ice generated smoke.
Al: I’ve always known he’d be back.
Herrera grabs a microphone and in his best announcer voice with a laser light show flickering at a dizzying pace….
Herrera: Now, you’re new starting quarterback…. TODD MARINOVICH!!!!!!
Marinovich: Hey, anybody got any blow? I’ll take meth, Jack Daniels, LSD, or grass as a backup.
Al: Yes, of course, son we have all of that.
Cable: NOOOOOOOO!!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
How many more Coaches & QB’s have to be fired, before you realize Al Davis is an idiot?
September 28th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
# KoolKell Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Funny how so many people are down on DHB, like they were down on DMAC.
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No comparison whatsoever!
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What do you mean no comparison. people said Dmac was a bust, just like they said DHB was a bust. Dmac is showing that he is one of the most dynaimic young players in football( when he gets the ball), and DHB is steadily improving.
People said Davis is crazy for drafting them, I think people are being proven wrong!
September 28th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
How many more Coaches & QB’s have to be fired, before you realize Al Davis is an idiot?
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lets count them out, shall we?
Cable, Lal, Fassel
I’m still on the fence with Hue Jax & JCamp …
I think Hue is an improvement over the Cable guy, but that isn’t saying much. Thats like saying Frye or Boller is better than JaFranchise.
I don’t think Campbell got a fair shake to keep the starting job. Maybe sitting on the bench for 3-5 games will help him get a better grasp of the offense and he’ll be ready to play when Grads lands on injured reserve?
September 28th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
How many more Coaches & QB’s have to be fired, before you realize Al Davis is an idiot?
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KK, you know very well that this group can recognize idiots. Very. Well.
September 28th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
On twitter…
QuentinGroves52 – Do any of you have a fetish?? If so what??
My reply – I’m a masochist – I watch the raiders every Sunday!
September 28th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Kell can recognize idiots too… thats why he calls you “Bo Chimp” isn’t it?
September 28th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Pito
September 28th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
What do you mean no comparison. people said Dmac was a bust, just like they said DHB was a bust.
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Some people are so stupid.
DMAC’s first game he ran for what 160 yards?
He had a monster college career.
DHB’s never done either.
September 28th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
DMAC averaged fewer than 9 carries per game his first 2 years in Oakland (thanks Fargas!)
DHB was targeted like 11 times on Sunday, wasn’t he?
thats pretty funny
September 28th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Sounds like the Raiders might be releasing two players this week? Did I read Tom’s transcript correctly?
September 28th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
THE SILVER & THE BLACK
Raiders vs Cardinals Edition. Whats Good, Whats Bad, Whats Up…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/the_silver__the_black
September 28th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
DMC has plaed pretty well. Oakland has a running game planted squarely on his shoulders.
Hope Mike Bush can make it back this week. Carried it a couple of times against Arizona, but he can’t be 100% yet
September 28th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Sounds like the Raiders might be releasing two players this week? Did I read Tom’s transcript correctly?
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Stevie Brown and Johnnie Lee Higgins
probably something stupid along those lines!
September 28th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Hope Mike Bush can make it back this week
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I could care less about Michelle Bush. slap a Schilens jersey on him and keep him on the sideline!
DMAC is the man. Give him 30 carries again
wont likely happen though since Houston’s pass defense was shredded 3 weeks in a row. if Grads can’t do better than 50 percent completion percentage this week there might be Raider fans in the parking lot burning thier “Bruce Almighty” signs
September 28th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
# KoolKell Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
What do you mean no comparison. people said Dmac was a bust, just like they said DHB was a bust.
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Some people are so stupid.
DMAC’s first game he ran for what 160 yards?
He had a monster college career.
DHB’s never done either.
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What does this have to do with my statement? [people said dmac was a bust. Now he is proving all of them wrong.
People said DHB is bust, he is also improving.
My point time will show if Davis got the DHb thing right, I think the dmac case has already been closed.
September 28th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
The Todd Marinovich Story:
Todd returned to football for the last time in the spring of 2000 — a mercurial stint with the Los Angeles Avengers in the Arena Football League. His first year, he tied the record for most touchdowns in a single game despite undergoing severe heroin withdrawal; after [expletive]ting his pants during warm-ups, he came out and threw ten touchdowns to win a game against the Houston Thunderbears. That same year, at age thirty-one, he was named to the all-rookie team. The next season, he became L.A.’s franchise player. The day he picked up his signing bonus, he was busted buying heroin. With him in the truck was $30,000 cash in an envelope. Toward the end of the season, he was ejected from successive games for throwing a clipboard and a hand towel at officials. Finally, he was suspended from the team.
“At that point, heroin became my full-time job,” Todd says.
September 28th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
DHB was targeted 11 times, but many of those passes were inaccurate garbage throws that were way off target. DHb had a drop and slowed down on a rout but other than that he played well.
September 28th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Todd Marinovich & Ryan Leaf should start up a reality show competing against high school QB’s … that would be hilarious
September 28th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Todd Marinovich & Ryan Leaf should start up a reality show competing against high school QB’s … that would be hilarious
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How do you leave out Jawalrus?
September 28th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Mistic: Heyward-Bey is coming along
I think he’ll have at least 2 “wow” games this year to show us some of whats to come next season
September 28th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
75: starting up a reality show requires effort and motivation …
JaFranchise already got paid man, he might not ever pick up a football again!
September 28th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
There was One Big-Mouthed Guy calling out DMAC.
Bo Chimpbechler Jackson.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
DHB sometimes jumps up to catch the ball with his body and looks totally out of control. (Kind of like falling off a skateboard) Seems like most of the time he does that is in traffic like he’s a little worried about getting thumped. I’ve got respect for the guy but…He’s still not very good yet.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Hope Mike Bush can make it back this week
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I could care less about Michelle Bush. slap a Schilens jersey on him and keep him on the sideline!
DMAC is the man. Give him 30 carries again
wont likely happen though since Houston’s pass defense was shredded 3 weeks in a row. if Grads can’t do better than 50 percent completion percentage this week there might be Raider fans in the parking lot burning thier “Bruce Almighty” signs
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Dmac has an injury history. I wonder how long he can be the lead back without help?
Bush is under rated and under used for some reason. Knwo he’s dinged right now, but he should be welcomed back into the line up as insurance if nothing else.
Grads contributions can’t be measured by his poor stats.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
# Raiders for life Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
DHB sometimes jumps up to catch the ball with his body and looks totally out of control. (Kind of like falling off a skateboard) Seems like most of the time he does that is in traffic like he’s a little worried about getting thumped. I’ve got respect for the guy but…He’s still not very good yet.
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He definitely is guilty of trying to protect his Body against getting hit. His drop was case of him pulling his arms in too quickly. I believe this is a result of not yet being physically tough ( matured) to handle the punishment from grown nfl men. As he continues to grow as a man he will learn to absorb those shots and become much tougher. By the time hes 22-23 he will be much bigger and stronger and wont be nearly as timid. we are already seeing signs of this, as evidenced by his turning up field after catches instead of diving to the ground like he did last year.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
There was One Big-Mouthed Guy calling out DMAC.
Bo Chimpbechler Jackson.
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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 28th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Sounds like the Raiders might be releasing two players this week? Did I read Tom’s transcript correctly?
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Stevie Brown and Johnnie Lee Higgins
probably something stupid along those lines!
^^^^^^^
Yeah…and those would be obvious dumb Al Davis decisions….
September 28th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
N21: Mike Bush is a poor man’s Ron Dayne
some Raider fans talk about this guy like he’s Brandon Jacobs, Jamal Lewis, etc
… or even worse! Jerome Bettis, Earl Campbell
Darren McFadden has proven he can handle a heavy workload and run in between the tackles. feed him the rock!
poor stats or not, Grads better have something that resembles a passing attack against the Houston Texans
if DMAC produces another 100+ day and Bruce has less than 200 passing yards against that Weak secondary he’s a proven liability
September 28th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
277. They can have whatever stats they want as long as they post a W…
September 28th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
They can have whatever stats they want as long as they post a W
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300 yards total offense will not get it done against the Texans … even if Andre Johnson sits this one out!
Print That
September 28th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I guess to stay on Cables good side, JerryMac had to say Singletary gets fired 1st. LOL
12:46 [Comment From exlaraiderseasonticholder]
Who gets fired first, Singletary or Cable?
Tuesday September 28, 2010 12:46 exlaraiderseasonticholder
12:46 jerrymac: Now there’s a good question. Right now, I’m saying Singletary.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Stop posting that damned DMAC list.
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LOL!
Morilla, you’re such a hater.
Are you hoping Mike Bush’s gimpy thumb is good enough to handle more than 3 carries this week, too?
because more carries for Mikey means less for McBeast
September 28th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Mike Singletary is a Head Coach. Tom Cable is a Puppet.
is it even fair to compare the two ???
September 28th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I swear some of these guys are laying low in the weeds waiting for DMAC to fumble or get injured, just so they can say “I told you so!”
I would rather cheer for the teams best player on offense!
September 28th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I am a converted Dmac supporter. I already stated that, he proved me wrong. That is, let’s hope he stays healthy. And I would rather stick with giving the ball to him than Bush. Dmac seems to have a good flow going, don’t know if trying the whole “1,2 Punch” might result in screwing that up.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Dakota, thats not right. I always knew once the rules committee changed the height of the Hash Marks, McFadden would be a stud. Remember the boo boo to his toe in his rookie year that the markers caused. lol
September 28th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I say we put cambell in a right gurd break him in he couldent do more damage then cooper has more expience for him the better next year beacuse let’s face it we aint going nowhere this year
September 28th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
oo
September 28th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Exla,
You were on the right side of this list for a while, but you got caught up in the hate…I was deeply disappointed that you became as short-sighted as guys like Morilla, Lefty, Bo and Lonetree.
Goooo Lakers!
September 28th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
we need mcfadden and bush to tear it up when bush gets fully healthy but I say we split the carries 60-40 depends on how bush comes back and plays
September 28th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
start cambell let him get the hang of things and lead us in the years to come bruce is not a nfl starter get an oline and you have good team in the future
September 28th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Jerry or Becker,
….I guess you probably took out that comment due to what Morilla had said….my bad, didn’t mean to repost that garbage!
September 28th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I can honestly say that even though the Texans secondary has been torched the past 3 weeks they will do nothing to rectify it this week against Oakland.
they will stack 8 in the box every play to try and shut down McFadden, forcing Bruce to beat them through the air. Bruce might have better leadership skills than Prez BO, but his arm and accuracy are about equal to Tim Hasselbeck (who Hue Jax had in Washington). I don’t think Bruce is ready to put this team on his back and will it to victory, especially if the Texans have anything that resembles a pass rush
September 28th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Rockstar….did you see how I killed Vegas in FF?
muhahahahahahaaaa
When do I get to take you apart?
September 28th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
When do I get to take you apart?
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Dakota, i’m 0-3 and you’re 3-0 man
if I beat you it would shock everybody. I mean Marley would be doing backflips!
September 28th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
I play Jhill this week.
I lost to Marley by 9 last week, but it would have been even closer had I started Steve Breaston over Mohamed Massaquoi!
Breaston was questionable on the injury report and I wasn’t counting on Nnamdi shadowing Larry Fitz all game long
September 28th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
y langston not a guard put vehelldeer at LT even if he sucks right now put daniel loper at RT and sign jake grove for center mario is a bum put langston walker at RG
September 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Dakota
Who are the posters who kiss Al Davis’ arse everyday?
Nevermind.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
When do I get to take you apart?
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Dakota, i’m 0-3 and you’re 3-0 man
if I beat you it would shock everybody. I mean Marley would be doing backflips!
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Actually, other than Philip Rivers and the Steelers defense my team hasn’t played well…I have a bunch of WRs who have QBs that can’t get them the ball…Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Smith and Hines Ward….and then Whitten and Ray Rice have been pretty ordinary thus far…I am against Marley next. Hopefully Rivers throws for 500 yards and loses!
September 28th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Mention that Al Davis is below .500 for the last 21 years, and some monkey will bring up the 76 Super Bowl.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
No schyt KK. What Al Davis did prior to the discovery of fire has nothing to do with his job performance now…worst GM in football BY FAR over the last 8 seasons. Very poor record for 25 years actually.
If Al was Japanese he would have gone to Aokigahara by now.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Dakota, I never dissed DMAC and if you go back to that draft, I wanted him to be our #1 while others wanted Gholston among others. It was a big adjustment for DMAC with the marks on the field being different than in college.
September 28th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Exla,
Don’t make me put your name in ALL CAPS on the list!
September 28th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
The 1976 Oakland Raiders had thundered into the Super Bowl with a 13-1 regular- season record and a 2-0 mark in the playoffs
September 28th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
fat kidd Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
The 1976 Oakland Raiders had thundered into the Super Bowl with a 13-1 regular- season record and a 2-0 mark in the playoffs
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and a great o-line….but now Al Davis seems to not care about the o-line….retreads, rejects and projects is his answer to our o-line woes…and he still sits around wondering why we can score!
September 28th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
and a great o-line….but now Al Davis seems to not care about the o-line….retreads, rejects and projects is his answer to our o-line woes…and he still sits around wondering why we CAN’T score!
September 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I belong on the “THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST” When you make the change, make it in white talc.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I belong on the “THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST” When you make the change, make it in white talc.
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BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Gene Upshaw, Art Shell,together 13 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JurTHsqSiqo
September 28th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I belong on the “THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST” When you make the change, make it in white talc.
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I am the Judge, Jury and Executioner when it comes to The List, and I have found you guilty of criminal libel against one Darren McFadden! In mitigation I find that you were once a loyal fan of McFadden, and that you were lead astray by other, more heinous, perpetrators of indecency against McFadden, however, justice requires that you be punished for your insolence and jokes! I hereby sentence you to 2-15 years on the Rue the Day List. If you keep your nose clean I expect you will be paroled sooner rather than later.
Court dismissed.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Gotta give props to Dakota for the DMac hating list. Got me on two counts: Los Raiders de Don Rober & MMRS…I’m just glad DMac shut me up!…Now, if Cable could do that…
September 28th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Mike Singletary is a Head Coach. Tom Cable is a Puppet.
is it even fair to compare the two ???
^^^^^^^
Actually Singletary is a DRAMA QUEEN!
LOL
September 28th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
LT Art Shell
LG Gene Upshaw
C Dave Dalby
RG George Buehler
RT John Vella
That was a OL.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
I’m really pumped Nick Miller is on the roster! wooooohoooo! we need more WRs standing on the sidelines!
September 28th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Dakota Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I belong on the “THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST” When you make the change, make it in white talc.
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I am the Judge, Jury and Executioner when it comes to The List, and I have found you guilty of criminal libel against one Darren McFadden! In mitigation I find that you were once a loyal fan of McFadden, and that you were lead astray by other, more heinous, perpetrators of indecency against McFadden, however, justice requires that you be punished for your insolence and jokes! I hereby sentence you to 2-15 years on the Rue the Day List. If you keep your nose clean I expect you will be paroled sooner rather than later.
Court dismissed.
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Time to file my appeal with a higher court!
Mr. Herrera, please submit my paperwork to Mr. Davis when you are finished changing his Depends.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
So, does Cable pull his big nogging out of his anus this week?
September 28th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Who hired Tom Cable?
September 28th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I would like the raiders to trade there picks for some oline men
September 28th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
LT Art Shell
LG Gene Upshaw
C Dave Dalby
RG George Buehler
RT John Vella
That was a OL.
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And that’s why we won championships.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
So, does Cable pull his big nogging out of his anus this week?
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His 72.72727 losing % is going up this weekend.
Texans 38-Raiders 17
September 28th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Who’s the Boss, Tom Cable or Al Davis?
September 28th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Who’s the Boss, Tom Cable or Al Davis?…Tony Danza!
September 28th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Kell,..You will be getting some Saki soon,..Jan will deliver it,..either today or tomorrow,..so keep your eyes open for it…youre welcome.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Tom Cable’s Head Coaching Record:
Idaho: 11-35
Raiders: 10-20
Helluva coach this one
September 28th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Who’s the Boss, Tom Cable or Al Davis?
Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon.” John Madden …
September 28th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Did you know…that Tom Cable He was a member of the 1987 Indianapolis Colts strike replacement team. He did not play in the two games he was on the team’s active roster.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
is chaz coming back any time soon does any body know
September 28th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
jacoby ford looking good this year
September 28th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Louis Murphy looking good this year. Our special teams sukkkkk ever since Fassel’s kid took over.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
If this report had only been true!!
Report: Davis will tell Cable he’s fired today
Posted by Michael David Smith on January 11, 2010 11:10 AM ET
Citing unnamed “people up and down the organizational chart,” the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis will meet with coach Tom Cable today “to discuss all the reasons he’ll get fired.”
According to the Chronicle, the only question is whether Cable will be fired for cause.
Last week it was reported that Davis was likely to fire Cable. For his part, however, Cable described himself as “pretty sure” he’d return as the Raiders’ coach for the 2010 season.
The truth is, no one knows what Davis will do. But if Cable is pretty sure he’s going to remain the Raiders’ coach, he’s the only one.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Sean Peyton was also a replacement player in 1987…QB…Joe Montana crossed the line also,..actually I applauded that,..unions are garbage…take your money and use it for themselves,..this day and age, unions are just worthless.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
David White Jan 11, 2010. For getting this wrong, has to cover the 9er’s
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/10/SPIL1BFJ8F.DTL
September 28th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Labor Unions Rise
The rise of labor organizations resulted
from the growth of industry in the 1920s
and the devastating effects of
the Great Depression in the 1930s.
During the Great Depression, unemployment was high. Many employers tried to get as much work as possible from their employees for the lowest possible wage. Workers were upset with the speedup of assembly lines, working conditions and the lack of job security. Seeking strength in unity, they formed unions.
The same thing holds true today the rich republican right trying too get richer by busting unions.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Personally I think Cable should be canned today,…why wait til the bye….sucks the bye is so late this year,…we have to wait til midseason,..what a jip.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Perhaps the Raiders can use this devasting lost to band together and start a winning streak. On paper these Raiders are much improved:
#2 in league total defense
#10 in league total offense
Obviously playing the Rams and Cards helped but you never know…
September 28th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Devastating loss?…youre kidding right?…a devastating loss is a loss by a team that rarely loses….the Raiders are only devastated if they win,..they are bewildered, unsure what to do or act afterwards.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Chaz who?
September 28th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Houston 48
Oakland 10
I promise you this will be very close to the final score sunday. Im real.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
From Wiki: “Following the 2003 season, Cable became the first Vandal head football coach fired in 22 years; his four predecessors had all achieved success in Moscow and moved on.”
Career Loser!
September 28th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON MCFADDEN LIST:
LA to TheBay?? What? I was on the redeemed list until I posted this I think.
From the vault:
After a disappointing loss to the Houston Texans, a game in which he had ran for negative yardage, Raiders 1st round pick, running back Darren McFadden, was strolling to the bus to join his teammates when he received a phone call.
McFadden: Hello?
Caller (female voice): Darren!
McFadden: Yeah, who this?
Caller: Don’t act like you can play me, muthaphukka, and don’t gimme that ‘who this,’ you KNOW who this is.
McFadden: Sheila?
Caller: Try again, foo.
McFadden: Lisa.
Caller: Have you seriously been phukkin that many h03s?
McFadden: Well, um…
Caller: Dammit, don’t you remember Atlanta?
McFadden: Nah, I was pretty crunked. Teri? Nah, nah, that was KC. Tracy? Susie? Phuong Trang?
An assailant with a bad weave and tacky pumps leaps from behind a car in the parking lot, wielding a Louisville Slugger. It’s our mysterious caller.
McFadden: Oh, it’s you! Damn, we had a hell of a time didn’t we? Uh, what was your name again?
The weaved assailant bull rushes McFadden with the fury of an outside linebacker. McFadden tries to dodge her attack, but trips over his shoelaces and does a face plant.
The assailant proceeds to pummel McFadden repeatedly, striking his knee with a full swing that would have gotten a fastball out of a few ballparks.
Caller: Hah, how you like that, punk?! Come on kids, get some.
A horde of toddlers appear from all directions and swarm McFadden, kicking, biting, and ear-pulling.
McFadden: B;ch, didn’t I have a Trojan on when I hit it?
Caller: That ain’t stoppin’ me from gettin’ paid. Once I’m done with you, I’m headin’ to Ray Lewis’ house.
September 28th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
which was posted in response to:
Raider-405 Says:
Seriously, we STILL DONT KNOW what knee McFadden had surgury on. He wasnt injured in the field of play, we all know that.
WTF is up there….
September 28th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Somebody help me out with this… The A’s have played their final game of the season at home. Does this mean that we have seen the last of the dirty diamond? Are they sodding as we speak? I sure hope so. I hate the infield! No more infield! No mas diamante!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Sunday will not be close! I think grads will turn the ball over more than once, thus taking dmac out of the game. If grads is forced to throw we lose by at least 2 touchdowns.
Only hope run it early and score in the red zone.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Houston 48
Oakland 10
I promise you this will be very close to the final score sunday. Im real.
with the texans best reciever sidelined with injury this score makes about as much sense as giving a bear a bikini wax.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Dakota, I expect your list to be updated immediately with LA to TheBay as a keeper of the faith.
Or at least in a new category:
The ON THE FENCE UNTIL HE PROVES OTHERWISE LIST
September 28th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Every time I get here to talk Raider football I just pissed off all over again.
Cut Janishanki!
September 28th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Sunday will not be close! I think grads will turn the ball over more than once, thus taking dmac out of the game. If grads is forced to throw we lose by at least 2 touchdowns.
Only hope run it early and score in the red zone.
There is nothing Grad has done in the past with this team for that kind of prediction.
Houston’s pass D is weak and Grad will have a better day.
Where’s Banana w the RUE the DAY GRADKOWSKI EDITION???
September 28th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Andre Johnson isnt hurt,..hes fine,..and no more infield dirt,..the endzones will be black this sunday, and the Texans will be visitting them often. Im real.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Jason Campbell will replace the little Polock who will be benched in the 2nd quarter,…but by then the Faiders will be down by 28,…very likely Cable fired after Houston game,..very likely….and in a weird twist Hue turns down offer to me interim HC,…Art Shell will mop up the rest of 2010.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
last report i saw was andre johnson high ankle sprain
September 28th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Sunday will not be close! I think grads will turn the ball over more than once, thus taking dmac out of the game. If grads is forced to throw we lose by at least 2 touchdowns.
Only hope run it early and score in the red zone.
There is nothing Grad has done in the past with this team for that kind of prediction.
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Are you kidding me? He has nearly turned the ball over 2 or 3 times a game so far. he has 18 career ints and 17 career tds, this dude is a turn over machine!
September 28th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
And I still believe the Niners win NFC west.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
you could put andre johnson on the field with a high ankle sprain but he would be as much use as a screen door on a submarine…
September 28th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Andre Johnson isnt hurt,..hes playing anyway,..if Chaz has a hurt eyelash he goes on the disabled list.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Saints sign a kicker today. Hartley was 4 for 7. Missed game winner Sunday.
Raiders coach told Janishanki he loved him.
No Wonder why only 1 of these teams is winning.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
receiver Chaz Schilens underwent arthroscopic knee surgery. The Raiders put no timetable on his recovery, but similar surgeries often take 3-4 weeks to recover
This Sunday will be approx 6 weeks and is he even close?
September 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Cable tells Chaz he loves him every week.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Saints signed John Carney
September 28th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Chaz sucks anyway.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Good Night Raider Nation. Get to look forward to the injury report tomorrow.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Saints signed John Carney
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Raiders sent Janikowski flowers.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
rushing chaz back from injury makes about as much sense as a white crayon! let him heal up completely then work him back in the line-up
September 28th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Who would you rather have as qb, Alex Smith? Derek Anderson? Matt Cassell? Kyle Orton? Jimmy Clausen? Ryan Fitzpatrick? Chad Henne? Jake Delhomme? Charlie Batch? David Garrard?
September 28th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
we are loaded at qb thats why al did not go after trent edwards adding a qb makes about as much sense as a snooze button on a smoke alarm
September 28th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I would take Orton, Henne, Fitzpatrick and Garrard.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Raiders should start Boller sunday.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
adding a qb at this time would be like adding a ashtray to your motorcycle.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
# No Mas Diamante Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Somebody help me out with this… The A’s have played their final game of the season at home. Does this mean that we have seen the last of the dirty diamond? Are they sodding as we speak? I sure hope so. I hate the infield! No more infield! No mas diamante!!!!
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Yes I believe this to be true. The end of the dirt infield.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
The already put grass in the place,..the dirts gone,..ok?…by the way thats the least of the Raiders problems.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
# Raider75 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Saints signed John Carney
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Raiders sent Janikowski flowers.
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That’s why they’re champions and we’re not. It’s called accountability. Drew Brees threw two interceptions in that game but still put the team in a position to win. So rightfully they hold the kicker accountable
Grads leads the team down field and put us in a position to win the same way that Brees did, yet we have fools on here saying that it was Grads fault more than Janikowski.
Like I said that’s why they’re the champs and we’re not.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
RAIDER’S HAVE MAJOR PROBLEM’S AND PEOPLE R WORRIED ABOUT HOW THE FIELD LOOKS….
September 28th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I think this might be MR:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zI8UjJNjBU&feature=related
September 28th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
This is definitely someone from this blog:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k645aQcnIA
September 28th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Easy on the meds Norco Houston we have a problem Lamar Houston will dominate
September 28th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Mike Singletary is a Head Coach. Tom Cable is a Puppet.
is it even fair to compare the two ???
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It´s not fair, in this case is more difficult be a puppet!
September 28th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
# Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
And I still believe the Niners win NFC west.
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Bobbo..you just sent Bree into convulsions.
That would be his worst nightmare.
September 28th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
LOL @ this one.
Expectations have never been lower!
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# popcicledrip Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
jacoby ford looking good this year
September 28th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
So, Mr. B, how many handles is Oakdork posting under these days? haven’t been around much, so I assume he’s created his usual monthly batch..
September 28th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
# No Mas Diamante Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Somebody help me out with this… The A’s have played their final game of the season at home. Does this mean that we have seen the last of the dirty diamond? Are they sodding as we speak? I sure hope so. I hate the infield! No more infield! No mas diamante!!!!
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Yes I believe this to be true. The end of the dirt infield.
………………crabgrass could be a big problem….
September 28th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
What’s up my brothers? Ready for one of your biannual beat downs in two weeks? Sure, we are off to a rough start too, but the C men will prevail and win the AFC West once again.
September 28th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
RAIDERS TEXANS PREVIEW!
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_war_room
September 28th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
378. Yaaawn. You’re team is on the outs
September 28th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
OakGlen has been using his Debo handle this week. JustWin is on hiatus as well as SeyMourBush.
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# Richochet Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
So, Mr. B, how many handles is Oakdork posting under these days? haven’t been around much, so I assume he’s created his usual monthly batch..
September 28th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Saints signed John Carney
………..
Raiders sent Janikowski flowers
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Ha. Now THAT is funny. Thanks I needed that.
September 28th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
# Raider75 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Saints signed John Carney
………..
Raiders sent Janikowski flowers.
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That’s why they’re champions and we’re not. It’s called accountability. Drew Brees threw two interceptions in that game but still put the team in a position to win. So rightfully they hold the kicker accountable
Grads leads the team down field and put us in a position to win the same way that Brees did, yet we have fools on here saying that it was Grads fault more than Janikowski.
Like I said that’s why they’re the champs and we’re not.
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Proof positive that even cotton balls have mastered the fine art of “Submit Comment”.
Pay attention, peanut.
Saints kicker has been sucking for A WHILE..very up and down.
Jano last year, without looking it up, was probably in the top 5 of kickers.
See the difference, mental midget?
By your reasoning (for lack of a better word) McFadden would have been cut when he failed to get a first down on a carry, Miller for dropping a sure TD, or Nnamdi when he allowed a game winning TD in years past.
Do NOT try and discuss football. Just whine about that oline you proposed, which gave you immediate access into the Howdy Doody club.
September 28th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I’m curious, NumNum’s..does anyone ever go to that sorry site?
Do you?
If so, why?
September 28th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Chargers 42, Raiders 3
September 28th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Richochet Says:
August 22nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
You’re the Raiders..laughingstock of the country.
Enjoy it.
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# Richochet Says:
August 27th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Anyone STILL think we shouldn’t have picked up T.O.?
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Richochet Says:
August 27th, 2010
You call ‘02 success? How so?
Liken it to boxing…WE GOT ‘KNOCKED THE **** OUT”..that’s not success. That’s failing.
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Cross Dressing and Switch hitting 101 presented by Chick-o-schit.
September 28th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Charging it Up Yo! Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Chargers 42, Raiders 3
……….good post on the amount of penalties each team will have……
September 28th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Charging: Please go pound sand up your a$$
September 28th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Charging it Up Yo! Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Chargers 42, Raiders 3
……….good post on the amount of penalties each team will have……
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Glad to see my favorite whooping boys haven’t lost their sense of humor. You’re going to need it when the Chargers pound it to you good.
September 28th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Richochet Says:
August 22nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
You’re the Raiders..laughingstock of the country.
Enjoy it.
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# Richochet Says:
August 27th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Anyone STILL think we shouldn’t have picked up T.O.?
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Richochet Says:
August 27th, 2010
You call ‘02 success? How so?
Liken it to boxing…WE GOT ‘KNOCKED THE **** OUT”..that’s not success. That’s failing.
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Cross Dressing and Switch hitting 101 presented by Chick-o-schit.
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Don’t try that weakass diversion reply, peanut.
You made a stupid comment..hell…you seem incapable of NOT making a stupid comment.
I’ll say it again, THE RAIDERS HAVE BEEN THE LAUGHINGSTOCK OF THE COUNTRY.
What part of that confused you.
And when someone is defending Al “head up his polyester jumpsuit” Davis, I’ll repeat it again, EVERYONE IS LAUGHING AT YOU..JUST LIKE I’M CURRENTLY LAUGHING AT YOU, Howdy Doody.
Not hard to figure out.
But hey, lol..for fun…what was that proposal about the lineup?
Come on ..you remember, don’t you?
September 28th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
BTW, Howdy Doody, I was DEAD ON regarding my comments back then…but then again, aren’t I usually?
September 28th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
September 12th, 2010 at 11:26 am
And we wonder why the NFL analysts laughs at us every single week?
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Yes, LMFAO
September 28th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Richochet, are you still a pathetic loser?
September 28th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
eey
September 28th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
# Richochet Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
# Raider75 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Saints signed John Carney
………..
Raiders sent Janikowski flowers.
________________________________________________________
That’s why they’re champions and we’re not. It’s called accountability. Drew Brees threw two interceptions in that game but still put the team in a position to win. So rightfully they hold the kicker accountable
Grads leads the team down field and put us in a position to win the same way that Brees did, yet we have fools on here saying that it was Grads fault more than Janikowski.
Like I said that’s why they’re the champs and we’re not.
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Proof positive that even cotton balls have mastered the fine art of “Submit Comment”.
Pay attention, peanut.
Saints kicker has been sucking for A WHILE..very up and down.
Jano last year, without looking it up, was probably in the top 5 of kickers.
See the difference, mental midget?
By your reasoning (for lack of a better word) McFadden would have been cut when he failed to get a first down on a carry, Miller for dropping a sure TD, or Nnamdi when he allowed a game winning TD in years past.
Do NOT try and discuss football. Just whine about that oline you proposed, which gave you immediate access into the Howdy Doody club.
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Your a f’cktard. idiot. Hartley is wearing Superbowl Ring that he played a huge part in winning.
HARTLEY’S STATS
2008 – 8 games he was 13-13 THATS 100%
2009 – 5 games 9 of 11 THATS 81%
2010 – 3 games 4 of 7 HE MISSED 3 FG ATTEMPTS AND THE SAINTS BROUGHT IN ANOTHER KICKER
Yeah, he’s really been sucking AWHILE, you frikin moron.
September 28th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
This whole organization is pee-wee.
This is professional sports. Do your job. The Saints put Hartley on notice. No flowers, candy, and a big I love you from the coach.
It was, do your job, or we will find someone who can.
Cable threw the whole team under the bus to avoid calling out a 10 year veteran for not doing his job and performing at a championship level.
Janikowski is not a rookie or young player to be coddled. Yet Cable felt the need to do so because the kicker is an Al Davis Scholarship.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Now, I feel better.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
That’s what they get for relying on FG’s to win games. If you have no choice that’s one thing but t run the clock down with 1st and 10 at the 15 with a minute to play is not what I call taking the bull by the horns and making sure you exhaust all opportunities. While I don’t like the Seabass miss and it hurt like hell. They should’ve taken at least one shot into the endzone next time they will.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Koolkell hates AL,says the Same thing over and over OVER again! Now our Raider brother Norco Bob says Raiders will get blown out,he knows this cuz hes Real,nope, sorry,he says hes IM REAL. Could be an in the family thing, just sayin
September 28th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Here’s a clue Hartley desn’t have Seabass’s resume. Mayb that doesn’t mean much to you fans but that is huge for any coach now if he does it again OK.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Oh, must say two of the most negative posters on the blog are these two,goin sell a lot of tickets this way! That said, Bob goes to the games,wish he could be a bit more positive cuz the Raiders are better than the last seven years,imo
September 28th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
raiders are going to win 6 games this year bruce will be gone by week 5
September 28th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
That’s what they get for relying on FG’s to win games. If you have no choice that’s one thing but t run the clock down with 1st and 10 at the 15 with a minute to play is not what I call taking the bull by the horns and making sure you exhaust all opportunities. While I don’t like the Seabass miss and it hurt like hell. They should’ve taken at least one shot into the endzone next time they will.
………..
Why risk it if you have real confidence in a 10 year veteran with the extensive resume you claim he has.
Apparently Cable did. I don’t fault him for that.
I fault him for how he handled it afterward. Call out your vets. EXPECT THEM TO PERFORM. He had no problem benching Campbell.
Why didn’t Campbell get an I love you and the keep your head up speech? Is that only reserved for a kicker that has dealt with flubs, alcohol, and confidence issues in the past.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
KC’s Shaun Smith accused (and proven) to have grabbed Anthony Davis’ nuts during game
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Quote:
Update (10:31 a.m. September 28): Kansas City Chief Shaun Smith has been accused of grabbing opposing players’ balls twice in the last two weeks. Smith denied it, but it’s pretty hard to deny video evidence. Watch the videos after the jump …
Original Story (11 a.m. September 27): Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack isn’t the only player accusing Kansas City Chief Shaun Smith of bad touching.
San Francisco 49ers rookie right tackle Anthony Davis is now claiming Smith grabbed his junk in Sunday’s 31-10 loss to the as-of-yet undefeated Chiefs.
“He tried to feel me,” Davis told CSNBayArea.com. “That’s weird, right?”
No, there’s nothing uncomfortable about a 325-pound dude violently hitting you and then touching your wang. Davis was penalized for retaliating.
Davis’ coach, Mike SIngletary, has his back.
“I think he got hit inappropriately,” Singletary said. “After a while, there’s only so much you can take. He (Davis) was wrong for retaliating and he knows that.”
Last week, Mack, the Browns center, claimed Smith yanked his crank in a loss to the Chiefs.
“I don’t think he should be able to do that,” Mack said last week. “I’m still fired up about it.”
Mack claimed the alleged pecked pulling happened during a running play. Afterward, Mack tried to chase Smith to Kansas City’s sideline but ended his pursuit because Cleveland’s punt team was headed onto the field. Mack tried to tell an official but Smith denied it. Smith also didn’t want to talk about the incident.
“I don’t have no comment,” Smith said in a report on KMBC’s website. “I don’t recall doing anything like that. I’m not known for being a dirty player or anything like that, so I don’t know what that was all about.”
Smith wasn’t fined for supposedly cupping Mack’s grapefruits. So there wasn’t anything on video the NFL could prove. We’ll see if Smith makes it out of this week without a fine. Still, the NFL probably should call in Mack and Davis and have them show where Smith touched them on an anatomically correct doll.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
When it’s a 1 point game w/ less than a minute left and you are inside the 15, you play FOR the Field Goal!
We has already had our share of chances in the Red Zone, the kick should have been AUTOMATIC…
Saying we should have taken a chance at a TD and risk a TURNOVER is ludicrous and after the fact thinking at best…
September 28th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
we need to sign jake grove NOW!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Man why take offense to something so petty as that? What a waste. So he said it so what!! He knows he needs that kicker for this season. You don’t players who have been as consistent as Jano………………that’s stupid
Just get ready for the next game. You guy’s get caught up in some of the most ridiculous crap………..forget about it!!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
I’ve notice the raiders and the chiefs were suppose suprise every body and the raiders aint living up to that chiefs look real good jamal charels real deal
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Well that’s what happens when you put all your eggs in one basket incidently NOTHING is automatic absolutely nothing when it comes to humans. If it were we wouldn’t be having this conversation ………..would we?
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
# priesttj Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Man why take offense to something so petty as that? What a waste. So he said it so what!! He knows he needs that kicker for this season. You don’t players who have been as consistent as Jano………………that’s stupid
Just get ready for the next game. You guy’s get caught up in some of the most ridiculous crap………..forget about it!!
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Man, Priest, I’m not offended brother. But this is a microcosm of the problems that exist in Oakland. If I can see the double standard here, so can the other players in the locker room.
Certain players are allowed to be inconsistent without fear because they have no accountability. Yet, Campbell is benched after 6 quarters.
I’m not saying that I disagree with Campbell’s benching. On the contrary, I think Cable should hold every player to that same standard, including Janikowski.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
need to hire jim fassel
September 28th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Hire Fassel Sr and FIRE Fassel Jr,
for his LAME ASS Special teams play???
Don’t think that’s gonna work…
September 28th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
popcicledrip Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
need to hire jim fassel
………….i dont think we need him we have a good grounds crew……
September 28th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Janokowski misses game winning kick for second week in a row
-A.P
After Raider kicker Sebastian Janokowski missed his second consecutive potential game winning field goal attempt, this one from 29 yds. head coach Tom Cable proclaimed his continued support for the veteran kicker; “I told Seabass that it happens. Plain and simple. I told him not to get too down on himself. He wasn’t the only reason we lost that football game. We’re gettting better at doing some things out there, but obviously there’s a few things we still have to get worked out. We’ll watch the film and see where we can get better. We have to. As far as Seabass and that last kick goes, we all thought it was going through. I’m surprised it didn’t. He worked hard all week on getting better and working some things out. He did make a nice 34 yarder there in the first half that helped us. That’s all we can ask of him. Keep working, get better at things. I think he did that for the most part. He was a little down in the locker room about it and I told him just to shake it off; keep working. I kissed him on the cheek and told him I still love him. Told him we’re gonna need him later in the season when the games start to matter. I’m behind him 100 %. He’s not the reason we lost out there today. 10 times out of 10 he makes that kick there.”
-A.P.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
cable is a pure bum he is one of the worst nfl coaches I’ve ever seen
September 28th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
kissed him on the cheek!!!
OMFG!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
75 you are way over thinking this, if you think he’s not being held accuntable that’s yur opinion. What do you wnat them to do, cut him? He’s been more consistent than anyone except Lechler. I think you guy’s way overreact to everything. He missed a FG that could’ve won it. He’ll win a lot of games for us and has won many. But fans live in the moment and that’s what you’re doing. It happened move on.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
it don’t matter who we hire al please leave or die
September 28th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
He missed 3 FGs. not 1, but 3. And its not the first time.
He is a kicker. not a QB. What’s wrong with bringing in some competition? Maybe cutting him?
Who Cares? HE IS A FRICKIN KICKER.
Living in the moment? Dude has done this several times over the last 10 years.
Kickers are a dime a dozen. If they can’t do the job, see ya!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Do you really understand how hard it is to find a kicker you can trust let alone one who’s been as reliable as Jano.
I’m just glad none f you make any real decisions for this team…………..you’re as fickle as a 2 year old child.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
we need a number 2 corner back so bad routt embarrsing
September 28th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Actually he missed 3 in the first 2 games. There was a penalty on one so he got a do-over and made it. And no its not even close to being the first time. Jano has made many FG’s that were meaningless as far as the outcome of the game. He’s missed FAR too many that would have kept us close or given a lead.
He is garbage plain & simple. I been calling for his head for almost 5 years!
tj is deranged as any human being can be.
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Raider75 Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
He missed 3 FGs. not 1, but 3. And its not the first time.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
oh well, time to move on.
My griping won’t stop the lunacy in Oakland.
The coach can kiss the kicker, let him ride home on his lap, tuck him in, and read him a bed time story. All the while, we’ll just sit back and pretend nothing happened and blame it all on the rest of the team.
and the losing goes on and on and on and on…..
September 28th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I can gaurantee yu that all of you Gradkowski fans will turn on him as soon as he thrws 3 picks and cost us a game. This is sports it’s very unpredictable. Things happen to the best of players. You can’t cut guy’s based on one freakin game.
Get a clue….
September 28th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
tj,
Im glad you dont make any decisions for the Oakland Raiders.
See:
-A Shields
-Nick Miller
-JaMeatloaf Russell
-J Fargas
-DHB
You sure missed on DMAC too! Quite a record there tj!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
There are TWO positions on the team that usually get the reverse results when presented with the PERFORM OR ELSE angle.
That’s qb’s…and kickers.
For both it’s a head game. Feel confident and you perform smoothly…feel stress, pressure, and anxiety? you tighten up like a drum, and there is no way they can be at their best.
Of course there is always the pressure that someone wants your job, but telling them do it or else usually results in “else”.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
tj Im citing Janos entire career. You are the derelict moron referring to ONLY 1 game!
get a clue…
September 28th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
jano is not a dime a dozen we would have not been in that place any way if we scored early er on but that’s raider foot ball FG touchdown once in awhile
September 28th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
JanoHooksy has been a inconsistent mess his entire career we should have kept Nedney and drafted a football player in that 1 st round.
Almost as dumb as keeping N Miller in IR for a entire season and then not using him the year after!
Only a mental midget like tj would defend this clown show year after year.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
any answers for number 2 corner anybody
September 28th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
jano is the best kicker in the nfl had a bad week and you guys want to run him owt of town on a rail,maybe he was hungry,someone in oakland should make sure he has something to eat.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Popcicle,
Routt is doing fine maybe you should watch the WNBA.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
I think jermy ware good player to watch for this week
September 28th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
# MistaBr0wn Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
JanoHooksy has been a inconsistent mess his entire career we should have kept Nedney and drafted a football player in that 1 st round.
Almost as dumb as keeping N Miller in IR for a entire season and then not using him the year after!
Only a mental midget like tj would defend this clown show year after year.
…………
Just looking at his stats. Only 5 years at 80% or above. He has 4 years below 72% and 2 of those were below 70%.
He is 61% right now through 3 games.
We can’t find a kicker that can match that?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
mista maybe you dident see any game this year beacuse he struggeld he played rams widerecivers good and maybe you should go f u ck yourself
September 28th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
ever since the busch tax cuts we have had a losing season good thing they expire in january.we can get back too winning.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
He is 8 of 13 so far.
He has missed 5 kicks in 3 games. Of course some of those are because Cable forces him to kick from the warning track.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
75,
I have never looked at his stats I just have a good memory. Not a surprise at all. He has hit more goal post and hooked more field goals than any kicker should be allowed. His 1st round draft status only amplifies that.
Garbage,
The end
September 28th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
u
September 28th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
TJ ….I called Gary today,….he asked why you never call anymore,..he fears youre callin damon bruce,…I said no way,..I told Gary that you feel youre banned,..he told me to tell you its ok…you can call again,…thanks to me.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
LOL!
Did you & Fat Runt go to the same school? He struggled and played the Rams WR’s good…..LMAO ok well you made my point even better than I did!
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# popcicledrip Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
mista maybe you dident see any game this year beacuse he struggeld he played rams widerecivers good and maybe you should go f u ck yourself
September 28th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
75 Look around the league great Kickers aren’t exactly walking the streets. There are very few of them. If you have one you best hang on to him. I’ll match his stats against any in the league. He’s in the top 5 and you just don’t mess with that. If he gets worse or doesn’t improve for that matter later you might consider it. But for one game………..you have to be kidding.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
popcicledrip Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
I think jermy ware good player to watch for this week
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Yeah. It’ll be fun watching him chase after guys who he let get behind him on their way to the end zone.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
h
September 28th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Fat Mope,
Theres another blogger here as stupid and illiterate as you! I know, miracle right?
Popsicle meet Fat Runt, Fat Runt meet Popsicle, ok you 2 scholars play nice.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
tj,
Maybe JanoHooksy just needs a wife & kid to get his career on track!
Thats what you said last week about JaMeatball.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Norco Bob
I couldn’t give one good damn if I’m banned, I’m not interested………. Dude why do you keep bothering me about this.
I’M not interested……………period
September 28th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Youre no longer banned,..I set them strait,..call tomorrow,..talk Giants.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
In fact tell them to BAN ME FOR LIFE!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
75,
You see how tj keeps repeating “just 1 game” as if JanoHooksy has been nails his entire career.
He is deranged and deeply disturbed. You can give him all the stats & facts you want but he will repeat “just 1 game” even if Jano blows this game against Houston tj will be right here saying “just 1 game”
The definition of insanity:
“tj”
September 28th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
tj, Im going to help you out. Why? Because you are helpless!
Norco keeps repeating the same sh!t to you because you are so damn ignorant you respond each & every time!
LMFAO!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Ok I will tell Gary youre mad at him,…I dont know why you are,…damon bruce sucks,…you shouldnt call his loser show.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
tj, Im going to help you out. Why? Because you are helpless!
Norco keeps repeating the same sh!t to you because you are so damn ignorant you respond each & every time!
LMFAO
………..Before you came along we were hungry. Now we are fed up…………….
September 28th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
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September 28th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
mista brown is a f u c k in g tool
September 28th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
I think TJ should post a picture of Jano, so we can look at it and tell exactly what went wrong.
Hey, if it can work for DHB, should work for JanoBlubberButtski
September 28th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Yes,
I’m a hammer and your a nut.
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# popcicledrip Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
mista brown is a f u c k in g tool
September 28th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I think tj should stop telling people to get a clue and refrain from calling people doorknobs & ding a lings until he gets his act together.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
popcicledrip Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
mista brown is a f u c k in g tool
I know you are nobody’s tool but maybe someone will adopt you.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
I will be at the game sunday,…booing my aasss off at that polish sausage,..Brian will also be there,..we will get drunk, stoned, loaded on pills,..piggin out on barbeque,..because thats how we roll during the football season,..while you jaggoffs cry in a blog. Im real.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Boob
You act as if going to a football game is the equivalent of an African Safari…
September 28th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
I knew you 2 rejects would hit it off, match made in heaven!
lol
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# fat kidd Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
popcicledrip Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
mista brown is a f u c k in g tool
I know you are nobody’s tool but maybe someone will adopt you.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
I knew you 2 rejects would hit it off, match made in heaven!
lol
Do you ever wonder what life would be like if you’d had enough oxygen at birth?
September 28th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Kell,..whats with the racism?…you equate me goin to Oakland for the day as being in Africa?…ease up with that crap man.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
KKell,
Should we come out fired up and run the ball while Houston racks up points like you wanted to do last Sunday or should we be aggressive and attack like I said?
Personally I like to attack with balance. You seem to like WNBA or Womens tennis style of pu$$y ball.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Kell you come to my tailgate I with give you a high five and plenty of Saki,..we will have a nice day,..you good with that?…Raiders win or lose it will be a fun day…alright?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
KKKell if we run DMAC 35 times and lose you will be happy right because we “ran the damned ball”. Losing by 21 is ok with you as long as we ran the clock out all 4 quarters?
Sounds like a good game plan Kell you should chase down Cable at Safeway and give him the winning formula! You could be a HERO.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Wow looks like all the pros are up tonite….
September 28th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Question, what is houston ranked against the run?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Question, what is houston ranked against the pass?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Kell you come to my tailgate I with give you a high five and plenty of Saki,..we will have a nice day,..you good with that?…Raiders win or lose it will be a fun day…alright?
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Boob, you always say that, but you can never be found.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Im in A lot dude,..that r8rray guy found us at rams game,…we all went to rickys,…just cruise A lot…listen for the classic metal,…pot smoke…our group is about 10-12 cars…feel free to come by, there wont be any trouble dude,..thats not why we are there,…we are there to party…but if you start on Al Davis BS I will personally escort you away from our area.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
KKKell, head to Safeway I hear Cable is a late night shopper. You might be able to corner him at the self-check line.
Ask your husband if its ok for you to leave the house..
September 28th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
LMAO
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Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
we are there to party…but if you start on Al Davis BS I will personally escort you away from our area.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Boob,
Lot A at Arby’s?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Man i enjoy when the pro’s are on..lots of classics…
September 28th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
we are there to party…but if you start on Al Davis BS I will personally escort you away from our area.
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That’ll be the day.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Im the white guy, blonde..6′1′…225,..brian is the black guy, will be there, hes about my height, about 40 pounds lighter,…we are always at same tailgate,…surrounded by hardcore raider fans,..we never snivle about the owner, we just get drunk and high and get ready for the game….if that doesnt sound like fun to you dont bother looking for us.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Thec, your not calling tj, kkkell, and fat mope pro’s are you?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
I`ll tell you this kell,…things will be fine if you act like a raider fan and not a crybaby,…if I have a few shots of patron and I hear al davis come out of your mouth, well, your day will take a very bad turn.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Im the white guy, blonde..6′1′…225
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Stupid looking, too?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Iv been taken to Santa Rita from the coliseum before,..no big deal.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
KKKell aka Nutty Professor thinks he can whip Norcos a$$.
LMFAO!!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
How bout I mention 30-85?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Stupid looking is a matter of opinion,..to some, yes, I probably am stupid looking,..Im ok with that.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Thec, your not calling tj, kkkell, and fat mope pro’s are you?
+++++++++++++===
Fat Kid <——– Rookie
MistaBrown <——- Pro
Nbob <——- Pro
KKell <——- Blog Personality in his own words
TJ <——- Pro
Pro <——-Tenure on the blog, decent takes, football acumen, liked, hated or feared, has a unique perspective…
September 28th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
I guess tj gave up defending Jano after 75 threw stats at him.
“just 1 game”
haha
September 28th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
wow they just showed the kick return on SC. mitchell completely let the runner go by him, hardly even touched the guy even though he had a clear shot lined up….makes you think..?
and also th texans are gonna beat the sh*t out of us. 21 points or more. fact
September 28th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Kell, …if you bring any neg-head crap to our tailgate I will personally excort you out of there,..simple as that….and if I dont theres many others that will want to,..we go there to party, not cry about the owner,..I will tell you this,..none of us ever even mention his asss,..we couldnt care less about him to tell the truth,…hes not in our heads, hes in yours…but if you visit our tailgate, have some patron, eat some barbeque, enjoy the music, you will enjoy yourself,..I promise you that.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Thec,
Nice one!
You sure Fat Runt is a rookie I thought he was the waterboy…
September 28th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Stupid looking is a matter of opinion,..to some, yes, I probably am stupid looking,..Im ok with that.
Boob
Stupid looking people are usually stupid. You certainly sound stupid.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Thec,
Nice one!
You sure Fat Runt is a rookie I thought he was the waterboy…
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ROFLMAO…….
September 28th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Al Davis has 6 winning seasons in the last 21 years.
Nothing changes until he’s put away.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
KKKell is 1 rude prick.
Bob invites him to eat & drink for free and he calls him names….what a dyck hole!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Ok kell fine,..youre just a miserable old man that enjoys being unhappy,…good luck with that…Jan tells me the same things about you too,…as does Naussbaum,..I know people there dude,..so watch yourself.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Yeah I hear somebody named Steve Williams was looking for me today. Dir of Security, I hear. lol
September 28th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Just remember what I said Holmes,…free advice.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I hope the PO-lice will find your posts and calls interesting in the morning.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
KKKell,
The recession still over?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
You Davis flunkies think you can shut me up, with threats?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Boob…..lol
September 28th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Booob
What is it with you Davis flunkies?
A General Manager 30-85 can’t be criticized????
Think again.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Sick old man kell,..thats all you are.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Sick how?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I hope someday you stroll up to my tailgate,…you will be there about 30 seconds,…make sure and bring friends,…to carry youre old aasss away.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
You wont have to look for me old man,..because I know what you look like, and I will be looking for you. Iv been to santa rita,..it will be worth it.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Sick because My Raiders are 30-85, and a laughingstock throughout the league?
Yeah, I’m tired of losing.
You, I guess you’re a born loser.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
You wont have to look for me old man,..because I know what you look like, and I will be looking for you. Iv been to santa rita,..it will be worth it.
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Fine Boob.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
“My Raiders” kk?? you’re a fraud pure and simple.
The Raiders doesn’t need turncoats, you are bannished from the Nation…………….find another team…………….period
September 28th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
They arent your raiders old man,..you own nothing but a serious case of mental illness,…Im done with you old man,..just make your way in A lot,…when I see you I will settle things,..once and for all. Be ready for it punk.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Al Davis has run the Raiders Image into the dirt.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
The Oakland PD wont be in a rush to pull me off you either,..as I feed them barbeque every home game.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
KKKell,
Your sick because you repeat the same thing over & over like a mental patient.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Just come by A lot,..walk the aisles until you run into me,…I will look forward to it.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Boob, my wife would kill me for being stupid.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Al Davis has run the Raiders Reputation into the dirt.
Turned his flunkies into losers.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Well he biult it so he has that right………
You’re a fraud and a turncoat…………get out!!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Goodnight kell,..I ment what I said,…come walk the aisles of A lot,…dont worry, it wont last long punk.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Boob
Why would you want to harm me for posting Al Davis’ 30-85 record?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Priesttj
Al Davis has the right to run the organization into the ground
I have a right to publicly criticize him for it.
Get over it.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Get over yourself, criticism is fine you’re ridiculous ans sychotic.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
6 winninng seasons in 21 years, is what?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Why do you people get so upset at Davis criticism?
September 28th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Why do you people get so upset at Davis criticism?
You people are cultish.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
6 winninng seasons in 21 years, is what?
The mark of a genius?
September 28th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Yeah right sicko!! You’re boring and full of yourself, You like a clashing cymbol that just wont stop no matter how useless it is. You’re annoying and boring…………….period
September 28th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Am I sick, or is Al Davis sick, seriously?
September 28th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
YOU ARE SICK…………..very sick you need help dude………….go spend time with a shrink.
Get help KK!! you need it.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
What about you?
You act as if Al Davis is Jesus Christ.
Why do criticisms of him efffect YOU so much?
I think you’re sick.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Are you related to Al Davis?
September 28th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Anybody and everybody criticizes Mr Davis, You have an obsession with it that is unhealthy. I hear people criticize him all the time. BUT your a NUT!!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
And you worship the man. And get freaked out every time I mention his record. Do you think it’s healthy to worship a human.
30-85
September 28th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
If Al Davis weren’t the GM of the Raiders, I wouldn’t bother with him.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Everyone knows Mr Davis is a flawed man, he’s made several mistakes in recent years. He needs to get the right people in here so we can win. Everyone knows that we don’t need a clashing cymbol driving people away.
Dude you suck………..period
September 28th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Jano – you turkey-legged underachiever, it’s all your fault. Had you made that easy FG last week, Raider fans wouldn’t be bickering in here and all would be good…..
September 28th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Oh sooo kind of you to acknowledge he’s a flawed man, very big of you.
If he weren’t the Raider GM and 30-85, I wouldn’t bother with him.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
TSR
Hopefully he’ll get it out f his system and move on, because we’ll need him sooner than mst think. That miss really hurt and it’s hard to get over but we have to move on……period
Hopefully it wont cost us later.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
The Raiders are very creative in finding ways to lose.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Go find a rubber room KK and a snug straight jacket.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
TSR
I just hope we use Bush along with DMC this game and then take advantage of that weak secondary.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
6 winning seasons in 21 years.
What makes you think he’s capable of turning anything around?
That’s sick. In fact the definition of Insanity.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
I’m done KK………….move on!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Yeah, I’ve come down off my ledge from Sunday where I was calling for his head. We can’t just go pick up a new kicker at this point so he definitely needs to shape up.
But, man, the coaching staff HAS GOT to do a better job of coaching these players. It takes 3 misses and a game being pissed away for him to practice kicking? That’s weak sauce, man. A good coach makes sure everyone is prepared. I realize kickers have bad days. It’s a fact of life. But it was more than that. You could tell from watching him on the sidelines that he was absolutely dreading that kick. He was sweating bullets and pacing with a towel on his head. The kid either needs some psychiatric help (and I don’t mean that as an insult) or the coaching staff needs to train him to be prepared for pressure situations. Why not make him kick in practice with something on the line that affects the whole team? It can only help.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Can’t handle the logic?
Gnite Gents.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Way too much negativity, guys. What’s so great about the Texans, a team that has NEVER won 9 games in a season? You are afraid of the 1 defensive player they have? I’m not. We should be able to score 27 points. Nnamdi won’t let Andre Johnson do much. I would prefer an INT, but nevertheless, Raider defense is much better. This is the game that DEFINES the season. And eff the Charger fan here. San Diego is the armpit of US Sports. How many World Championships, San Diego? ZERO!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
But, man, the coaching staff HAS GOT to do a better job of coaching these players.
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Where you going to find a quality coach to work for the Raiders?
September 28th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Yeah, they need to ride DMAC for everything he has. This kid gets it this year and I’m excited about that. I was wondering if they could have called his number more often in the second half. Of course we can second guess until we’re blue in the face. The fact is that the offense was moving the ball but couldn’t get out of it’s own way in the red zone. That and those friggin missed FGs. Damit Jano!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
I think we have a chance in the next 2 games, certainly. Especially at home. I just hope the fans don’t boo Jano. As pissed as I am at him, we can’t be booing the guy at home. It will only make things worse. Kickers are funny like that. You hope they move on but things can get in their head.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Norco Bob Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
You wont have to look for me old man,..because I know what you look like, and I will be looking for you. Iv been to santa rita,..it will be
………………………………..i know what he looks like too my dog just had is a$$ shaved……..
September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
TSR
They do that all the time, it just happens man nothing we can do about it now. If they dwell on it. It could bite them again, he does what kickers do he’s been very consistent regardless to what people say he’s one of the better kicker in this league.
He’s hurting wrse than any of us.I’m sure. Let’s just play better so he’s not in that situation no time soon.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
The only thing the Chargers have to do with this, is that they’ve beaten us 16 times in a row.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
He’s our kicker. Yes, he failed miserably. He needs to get over it. And anybody that boos him before the game Sunday lacks compassion. You have to give him another chance. I’m confident he won’t do this again. If he does it again this season, then he’s gone!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Where you going to find a quality coach to work for the Raiders?
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I wish Davis would bury his ego and go hire Gruden. I really do. Just think of the marketing potential too. You hire the guy, then get a few billboards with his scowl and a caption below that reads “HE’S BAAAAACK!”. Place would be sold out, guaranteed. But Davis would never do it. Not if his life depended on it. So we’re stuck. But, just the same. It doesn’t take a top-flight coach to know that you have to prepare your players. Any schmuck should know that and Cable certainly should. I mean if I’m sitting here making that observation as a fan with no qualifications, an NFL O-line coach certainly should. Pull your head out of your azz Cable!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
I think it’s 14 KK. Hey, LT is gone! We’ll worry about that story next week.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
its only week three and there is not many undefeated teams left.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
I know you guys hate Cable,but one of the coaches jobs is to get his team in position to win.Cable did that last game,the players just didn’t execute so we lost.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
The Cowboys brought the Texans down to earth. Now it’s the Raiders job to bury them!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
RAIDERS 24-TEXANS 20
September 28th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
As much as I enjoyed Gruden, we’ve been there and done that. The best coach in the Bay Area of any sport is Jim Harbaugh if we can get him I’m on board all day long. Although Cable is not a great coach if he stays out of the way he can win. We have very good Coordinators IMO. Leave the OLine alone and let them develope at one specific position. And he’ll keep his job.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Where did I say I hated Cable? I just said he needed to do a better job of preparing his players. Do you need any more evidence of that than an ill-prepared kicker and the lack of discipline exhibited on the field Sunday? Position to win? Ha! A disciplined team would have made the Cardinals pay for all of their mistakes. But, instead, we out-matched them. We have a ton more talent than that Cardinals team and should have creamed them.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
I PREDICT THE CHIEFS WILL REMAIN UNDEFEATED THIS WEEK.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
George Blanda was honored at halftime the game when Seabass beat the Jets! George will be looking down on Seabass this Sunday. He will not disappoint.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
You’re on the ball, Fat Kidd! And I disagree with Jerry Mac. 24 will win this game on Sunday. This isn’t your “last 7 years Raiders D.”
September 28th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
they are going to do a weekend at bernies thing blanda will be in the owners box!!!!!!!!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
they put blanda in the owners box next too al you win a prize if you can pick out the one who kicked the bucket…….
September 28th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
# KoolKell Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
If Al Davis weren’t the GM of the Raiders, I wouldn’t bother with him.
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Well played.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
TSR-Sorry,I know you didn’t say it,but most on here do without any justification IMO.Yes,we were in position to win.All we needed was for our PK to make a chip shot FG and we win.The only penalties that really bother me are the false starts,off-sides,and delays-those are STUPID penalties.Most of the other penalties are called at the whim of the officials and we seldom get the benefit of the doubt on those.I was amazed they called the PI on DHB even though it was obvious the guy arm-barred him and impeded his progress all the way down the field.The week before he was interfered with at least 3 times with no call.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
I wouldn’t mind seeing Cable get canned. It pissed me off when he threw JR under the bus after the season. Very Bush League. To me, he just seems like a guy desperate to keep his job and will make a scapegoat out of anyone he can to do so. We could do a lot better than him in my opinion.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:02 am
I was amazed they called the PI on DHB even though it was obvious the guy arm-barred him and impeded his progress all the way down the field.The week before he was interfered with at least 3 times with no call.
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Good point there Lefty. Even though we got some calls this past Sunday, I also felt they could have called a lot more. I get the feeling the officials started second-guessing themselves and stopped calling PIs if they were close, instead calling the obvious ones.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:02 am
You can’t do better than Tom Cable, when the GM is a dictator. Every Raider fan knows that. That’s the price we pay for having a great franchise many moons ago.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:02 am
the team looks good except for mistakes and penalties that can be corrected,we have talent so all we need is good luck so hire a witch doctor too go out to the 50 yard line with a couple dead chickens and rattle some beads ,dance around a fire and lets start winning.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Pito!
September 29th, 2010 at 12:06 am
He didn’t throw the bust under the bus-he(the bust) did that to himself.Many complain because he doesn’t hold the players responsible,yet when he does he is accused of making them scapegoats.If he did that to the players,why do they all say they like the guy,that he is honest with them,and that he is a good coach?
September 29th, 2010 at 12:09 am
pito chiquito
September 29th, 2010 at 12:09 am
Man, JR deserved what he got. Sorry but that dude has issues. I’m sure Cable was frustrated with the kid’s indifference and got tired of dancing around it. Especially when JR took absolutely no responsibility for himself. I mean, this is the guy that threw his WRs under the bus, remember? Talked about them not making plays for him and all that BS. That’s not a leader. Just the opposite. He needs professional help. It’s good that he got himself a life coach.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:15 am
i think al davis and his lawyers can help j. russell get his life back in order….
September 29th, 2010 at 12:17 am
TSR,
You say JR wasn’t a leader, but what about Cable? I’ve never seen a head coach lay the blame for a failed season at the feet of one player, even if it’s true. And in this case, it’s not. There was no consistent running game, rookie WRs, no pass protection, no return game and a garbage defense. Plus Cable brought distractions to the team with the Randy Hanson incident along with the revelations of how he treated his wife and a former girlfriend. Trying to blame JR for not making the playoffs was total BS! I would have fired him within an hour of his making that comment.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:18 am
The bust was supposed to be our savior.We were all rooting for him and wanted him to be successful.The #1 pick who would help turn us around.He let the fans down,he let the team down and he got what he deserved.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:25 am
No one player can turn it around on his own. And as far as I’m concerned, he didn’t let the fans down. He was around all summer and showed up to minicamp ready to fight for his job. It was the Raiders’ decision to cut him for Jason Campbell of all people!
September 29th, 2010 at 12:32 am
The only reason he showed up was so he wouldn’t forfeit his money.Not caring,not taking his job seriously,missing meetings,not studying and learning the playbook,letting his drug use affect his performance,etc.-that is letting his teammates,his boss,and the fans down.If you can’t see that it is only because you don’t want to see it.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Debo, trust me on this one if Russell had re-done his contract he would still be here. I have to wonder how badly did he want to be here, He forced the Raiders hand.
You know how much I supported him, so let me ask you would you have paid him that 5mill?
September 29th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Dez Bryant Picks Up $55,000 Dinner Tab for Cowboys Teammates
FanHouse Staff
Dez Bryant probably should have opted to carry Roy Williams’ pads.
Bryant, a rookie Dallas Cowboys receiver, said he’s rather take the fellow offensive players out to dinner and buy them some Nikes instead of hauling Williams’ pads around during training camp — a friendly rookie hazing activity. The problem was that Williams also invited the defensive players to the meal.
The bill from Monday night’s dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse came to $54,896, ESPNDallas.com reported.
“They got the young fella,” Bryant’s adviser David Wells, told the website. “What could he say? He had to pay it, unless he wanted to wash dishes for a month.”
Watching his teammates order expensive bottles of wine and just about everything else on the menu likely didn’t help Bryant’s stress-fractured rib feel any better. The team disclosed that Bryant played with that injury against Houston in Week 3.
The Cowboys have a bye in Week 4, meaning Bryant has extra time to rest his injury.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:48 am
priesttj Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Debo, trust me on this one if Russell had re-done his contract he would still be here. I have to wonder how badly did he want to be here, He forced the Raiders hand.
You know how much I supported him, so let me ask you would you have paid him that 5mill?
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That’s a tough one. There was already so much invested in him. He got to walk with $40 million. I know it’s not my money, but what’s $5 milliion more? If I’m the owner, yeah I’m pissed off that he didn’t work hard enough. But c’mon, it’s not an unforgivable. he wouldn’t be the 1st guy to not work as hard as he should early in his career. And the last two times he played in games for us, he beat Denver in the final minutes on the road and had a pretty good showing against Baltimore. Plus, several reporters said he looked in good shape and was the best QB out there on the 1st day of minicamp. Don’t know what happened behind the scenes, but it just didn’t make sense to me that they’d cut him then. I mean, for Jason Campbell??
September 29th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Exactly,Priest,and as one of his biggest critics I wish he would have reworked his contract and stayed so he could have sat and learned-not only the system but what it took and meant to be an NFL QB.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Debo no one would like to have seen Russell here more than me, I mean no one. But he made a choice Mr Davis couldn’t swallow. If Mr Davis had given him that money it would’ve destroyed the lockeroom. Trust me the players were weary of Russell lack of committment to the team.
Now look at it this way, say he takes the pay cut and comes in hungry for competition and ready to lead. They would’ve lined up behind him. They all knew of his immense talent they saw in the minicamp. All he had to do is help Mr Davis keep him. There’s no question in my mind he is a better player than Grads but he needed to sharpen his game and put it on display. So there is NO QUESTION who he was and what he could do. He just didn’t allow Mr Davis to give him that opportunity.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:57 am
So it’s pretty much confirmed that Al offered him a chance to stay at a reduced salary? Any idea what he was offered? If that’s truly the case, that’s cool. And if JR wanted out of here, I think that is understandible. Just can’t help thinking “what if”. DMAC and DHB are starting to come around and we have Hue now. Imagine JR throwing lasers downfield to those guys. Al had that “triplets” vision with these guys and I think he pulled the plug too soon.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Pito grande
September 29th, 2010 at 12:59 am
When he was in games and focused he showed flashes of greatness, but bad advise and immaturity cost him. Russell at 260 and focused. Listening to the coaches and sacrificing the party time for film study would’ve been flat out awesome to see. He just needed to mature a lot more and no one would’ve been able to argue with him being here if he had redone his contract. It wasn’t the money it was the principle, a show of good faith and determination.
September 29th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Debo, you know Mr Davis all he wanted to see is some committment from Russell. The contract wouldn’t have been embarrassing. It would have been a way for Mr Davis to take some pressure off Russell. All anyone ever talked about was the money he was making. That would’ve been a dead issue. Even Jerry had to admit that Russell at a reduced rate was a bargain he saw what that kid did in minicamp. G back and look at the Blog after the minicamp.
September 29th, 2010 at 1:06 am
priesttj Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 12:59 am
When he was in games and focused he showed flashes of greatness, but bad advise and immaturity cost him. Russell at 260 and focused. Listening to the coaches and sacrificing the party time for film study would’ve been flat out awesome to see. He just needed to mature a lot more and no one would’ve been able to argue with him being here if he had redone his contract. It wasn’t the money it was the principle, a show of good faith and determination.
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You’re obviously right. I just thought Al would be a little more patient. I mean, JR had to suffer through the growing pains of Murphy and DHB and an injured DMAC. He deserved a chance to turn his career around here IMO. But he’ll get another chance somewhere else. Lots of shaky qb situations around the league.
September 29th, 2010 at 1:09 am
I think Mark Purdy did a very good article on Russell and revealed a lot. The kid was out of sorts especially when his uncle died. Wher he comes from to being in Oakland wasn’t good for him. Uncle Ray was a very good enfluence but he died leaving a home sick immature kid with a bad posse here to fend for himself. It was a bad mix but the Raiders did everything they could he just wasn’t ready.
September 29th, 2010 at 1:17 am
I hope the reports of him doing well at John Lucas’ camp are true. If he could come back and get a starting job, what a redemption story that would be, huh?
September 29th, 2010 at 1:23 am
It’s already in the making, that kid is way too talented to waste all that talent on homies. He was embarrassed and didn’t know how to handle being benched and ridiculed. Russell is a very nice kid who was in a whirlwind trying to get a hold of himself but with no one he trusted that could really help him. He’s in Houston with Lucas getting the mentoring that he lost when his uncle died. His father and mother are separated and his father wasn’t much of an example from what I gather.
It’s a real sad story for the Raiders but his story isn’t over not even close.
September 29th, 2010 at 2:02 am
People should be kept or fired based on their statistics and production. Not “Talent”(unless maybe they’re a rookie and still learning). The truely talented seem to have a way to show it on the field.
Normally you’ll see the guys who don’t have the height-weight ratio have to show their production a lot more to stay on the field or really get a chance.
September 29th, 2010 at 2:05 am
What does that mean exactly that Jamarcus was “talented”. What “Talent” did he show? Talent is a natural ability or skill at something. Someone talented makes something tough look easy.
I didn’t see that in Jamarcus. People think a strong arm means talent? Or a fast runner is a talented receiver? No, that means naturally gifted, but you can have Shaq back there at QB and probably throw it the full length of the football field but would throw horribly and wouldn’t have vision to find open receivers. It wouldn’t make him a “great talent” at QB. It would make him a “strong arm”. I didn’t see much talent from Jamarcus. I didn’t see touch, or vision or pocket presence or accuracy.
What makes him “talented”?
September 29th, 2010 at 2:44 am
LMAO at the morons still believing in JaMoron’s greatness.
Get this through your thick skulls — JaMoron was the dumbest, most useless POS ever to don the Silver and Black, and the biggest bust in NFL history.
Why don’t you cornholes hold your breath while you’re waiting for him to resurrect his ‘career’ ?
Insipid douchenozzles.
September 29th, 2010 at 3:09 am
lol, now that the cancer is gone some of yall wanna praise and suc his wang……
one word that ryhms with dust……BUST!
September 29th, 2010 at 3:43 am
I dont see Jamarcus Russell as a bust he can still be a success in this fawked up country if snooki a jersey whore who probably deserves a punch in the face and all she does is get drunk for a living could make millions then why cant a young black man from the south who likes his cough syrup also be a success!!!
September 29th, 2010 at 4:15 am
Who cares one way or the other? He’s not part of the current QB situation/problem.
September 29th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Wednesday Predictions for Sunday’s game:
Texans RB Arian Foster has a big day. 125 yards and 2 TD’s
Andre Johnson is a non factor, but WR’s Walter & Jones each get TD’s
Matt Schaub ends up with 350 passing yards, 2 TD’s and 2 INT’s. he is sacked twice
Raiders RB Darren McFadden goes up over 100 yards again and has 2 rushing TD’s. Mike Bush also gets a 1-yard score
Louis Murphy is a non factor, but DHB gets a TD and Zach Miller catches 7 balls for 105 yards
Bruce Gradkowski throws for 290 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT’s. sacked 3 times
Janikowski goes 1 for 2 on FG’s. the one he makes is in the early first quarter, the one he misses is in the late 3rd …
End Result = Raiders 31-28
September 29th, 2010 at 5:07 am
RR
You drinking brandy with your coffee?
Matt wont get 200 yards passing
Foster wont break 100
Jano wont miss another FG all year
Raiders 41 Boots 24
September 29th, 2010 at 5:15 am
Matt wont get 200 yards passing
Foster wont break 100
Jano wont miss another FG all year
Raiders 41 Boots 24
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Plunk, seriously?
CJ37 & Walter Mac are banged up. Branch & Mitchell both stink in coverage.
Henderson & Seymour are banged up on the D-Line and Tommy Kelly & Rolando McLame can’t pick up the slack in terms of Run D …
September 29th, 2010 at 5:18 am
I am a kool aid drinking homer, RR
I think the Defense will continue to improve
And DMAC/Bush/Murphy/DHB are about to explode with SuperBruce leading the way
September 29th, 2010 at 5:33 am
I think the Defense will continue to improve
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the Run D has only played well 3 of 12 quarters thus far, against a lousy Rams team and that was with big John Henderson in the middle
is there room to improve? yes!
will they? remains to be seen
the best thing to hope for is Foster’s shoulder injury to be worse than advertised, forcing the Texans to go pass happy without Andre Johnson out there.
we have a plethora of pass rushers!
Houston, ShoNasty, Scott & Wimbley are VERY good in this regard
September 29th, 2010 at 5:41 am
We played the Rams,Cardinals two awful teams how did the Run D do vs Titans lets put together some games vs good teams then I’ll start singing the praises of the D. And anyone notice Titans don’t look so good.
GO RAIDERS!!!
GO LAKERS NOT A 3PEAT JUST A YR BEFORE A 4PEAT!!!
September 29th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
You know, I’ve only been on this blog for a little more than 4 years…part of the AM Crew for over 2 years…what will happen IF the Raiders put together at least a 3 game win streak???
Anyways…like Dirt Lot said on Monday morning…may just be me, him, Norco Bob, his friend that’s on here (can’t remember his name) and the seagulls on Sunday….
September 29th, 2010 at 5:47 am
Top of the morning btw to Plunkett, Rockstar, NMF…
NMF, actually…yes, take away that one long run…the D held Tenn to a little over 100 yards…and aren’t teams running the ball to get rid of the clock with a big arse lead like how they had…?
September 29th, 2010 at 5:58 am
Debo is still holding onto the fact that Jamarcus will get another chance.
Scanning the internet to get some type of updates. “I hear he is doing great with John Lucas”. LMAO!!! Lucas is a basketball guy, so basically Jamarcus is just trying to get into shape.
Clue me in when he is in a football skills camp, or actually invited to a camp for a workout.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Good Morning guys. Some Raider kool aid for Wednesday, Sept 29.
We have all the pieces we need to dominate the Texans. We just need to put it together. The defense can’t allow mistake matchups like allowing a LB cover Andre Johnson. David Anderson sucks and Matt Schaub will surely make us pay. Hopefully we get Big John Henderson back in there for 25+ plays and stuff the run. We also need to stop making the mental mistakes, the false starts, etc. that you have in your control.
No freebee plays!
Last week’s poor kicking was an anomaly, and I feel that we have kicked Seabass around enough. He will rebound and make every kick this week. Still very disappointed with our special teams on both sides of the ball. The clock is ticking on John Fassel. He’s gotta be the worst ST coach in the NFL. I will throw down a few cold ones, the day he is fired.
Still the ST’s lacks continuity, and I am hoping that retaining Stevie Brown will allow that unit to gel a bit. This yoyo game with Stevie Brown wasn’t good for the team. Nick Miller is occupying a spot that a contributing player could actually use. Here I am looking at big Al, he needs to stop all this scholarship nonsense, and clean house for a game plan that involves the entire roster. This is frustrating but out of our control.
Al Davis runs things and he wont let you forget it.
On offense, I like the progression of Darius Heyward Bey and Louis Murphy. They are both running routes now, knowing that there’s plays being called for them and that they aren’t just clearing space like they did in the past to get Zach Miller open. Gradkowski is proving to be a big play QB, that is hit and miss, and you gotta love the yards per attempt. That philosophy is forcing the defensive coordinators into drop back zone coverage, and opening up running lanes for Darren McFadden to gash through with force. DMAC is a beast this year, and I expect a big day running and receiving this Sunday.
Keys to the game: Pressure Schaub and break down his pocket. Improve the safety coverage. Improve special teams from last week’s failing grade to a C minus. Continue the offensive downfield philosophy against the worst pass defense in the NFL.
Once we go into the 4th quarter with a lead, we should get a lot of loud support from the Raider faithful that will put them over the top.
My humble prediction: Raiders 31 Texans 27
September 29th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Morning RR, what’s up fellas?
Is Arian Foster the real deal?
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RaiderRockstar Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Wednesday Predictions for Sunday’s game:
Texans RB Arian Foster has a big day. 125 yards and 2 TD’s
Andre Johnson is a non factor, but WR’s Walter & Jones each get TD’s
Matt Schaub ends up with 350 passing yards, 2 TD’s and 2 INT’s. he is sacked twice
Raiders RB Darren McFadden goes up over 100 yards again and has 2 rushing TD’s. Mike Bush also gets a 1-yard score
Louis Murphy is a non factor, but DHB gets a TD and Zach Miller catches 7 balls for 105 yards
Bruce Gradkowski throws for 290 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT’s. sacked 3 times
Janikowski goes 1 for 2 on FG’s. the one he makes is in the early first quarter, the one he misses is in the late 3rd …
End Result = Raiders 31-28
September 29th, 2010 at 6:02 am
like Dirt Lot said on Monday morning…may just be me, him, Norco Bob, his friend that’s on here (can’t remember his name) and the seagulls on Sunday….
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LOL!
come on man. expect almost 20,000 fans
September 29th, 2010 at 6:07 am
That’s 19,996 seagulls! Check! LOL
September 29th, 2010 at 6:09 am
MAYBE THAT PIGEON WILL SHOW UP….
September 29th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Foster was known as “Fumbling Foster” by Tennessee Vol fans.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:12 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 6:09 am
MAYBE THAT PIGEON WILL SHOW UP….
Hey, that will boost our special teams!
September 29th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Foster was known as “Fumbling Foster” by Tennessee Vol fans.
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what was Lane Kiffin known as there and how is he doing at USC?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:23 am
LANCE IS DOING JUST FINE DOWN SOUTH,WITH THOSE NCAA PROBLEMS.I AM SURE HIM AND AL CONFER DAILY ON ALL THING FOOTBALL.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:31 am
No Steroids: The Raiders opened their doors Tuesday to more than 100 high school student-athletes from four Oakland high schools for an anti-steroid training session. Raiders linebacker Sam Williams and strength and conditioning coach Brad Roll helped educate the students about the dangers of using steroids and human growth hormone.
Students from Skyline High, Davis Senior High, Mandela High and Media College Prep participated in the five-hour session. The program was borne of a $2.6 million grant from Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and his fellow 31 NFL owners in conjunction with the NFL players.
-SF Gate
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were Luke Lawton & Jarrod Cooper in attendance?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:32 am
Taking a poll (we’ll put results up). Cable says Raiders “over the hump.” Agree or disagree? How much faith do you have after 1-2 start?
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
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your thoughts, Raider Nation ???
September 29th, 2010 at 6:34 am
the absence of DirtyRaccoon explained:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/29/BAJD1FL4UN.DTL
September 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
Taking a poll (we’ll put results up). Cable says Raiders “over the hump.” Agree or disagree? How much faith do you have after 1-2 start?
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
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your thoughts, Raider Nation ???
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Cable needs to shut up about us being “over the hump”. He needs to be on the Jason Campbell silent treatment. Just say “no comment”.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Cable needs to shut up about us being “over the hump”.
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Agreed!
to me, the hump is 8-8 and this team isn’t even close to winning 8 games after going 1-2 against 3 awful teams to start the season
September 29th, 2010 at 6:44 am
over the hump = playoffs
keep dreaming ya wife beating buffoon!
September 29th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Looks like Ryan Mathews is back for our sloppy seconds against Arizona:
Ryan Mathews, RB SD
News: The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Chargers RB Ryan Mathews said he was pain free after doing his most extensive workout Monday, and head coach Norv Turner said he is “hopeful” Mathews will return to practice this week heading into Week 4 against Arizona. “They let me get after it today,” Mathews said. “It didn’t hurt. I felt like my normal self.” Mathews was inactive Sunday at Seattle in Week 3 due to the sprained ankle suffered in Week 2 against Jacksonville. He was replaced in the lineup against the Seahawks by Mike Tolbert and Darren Sproles. He was originally diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, but Mathews said the injury was not as serious as originally thought.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Tom Cable is highest paid time out coordinator in the NFL, and half the time, he can’t even get that right.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Keys to the game: Pressure Schaub and break down his pocket. Improve the safety coverage. Improve special teams from last week’s failing grade to a C minus. Continue the offensive downfield philosophy against the worst pass defense in the NFL.
Once we go into the 4th quarter with a lead, we should get a lot of loud support from the Raider faithful that will put them over the top.
My humble prediction: Raiders 31 Texans 27
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G123, well said
However – I’m putting less emphasis on special teams and more on stuffing the run
September 29th, 2010 at 6:51 am
PUT UP AN “OVER THE HUMP” SIGN AT THE COMPLEX.RIGHT OVER THAT “I’M IN” SIGN OF KIFFIN’S..
September 29th, 2010 at 6:52 am
half the time, he can’t even get that right.
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to be fair – neither can the QB’s!
September 29th, 2010 at 6:52 am
I am officially in I’ll believe it when I see it mode.
I have zero faith in a Cable lead anything.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Amazing I read these blogs every single day and it is simply pathetic how many of the bloggers have zero knowledge about football. First off any moron here who thinks Jason Campbell is the answer needs to get a labotomy. The guy is a statue, slow at reading defenses and unable to process information. Gradkowski has less physical tools but knows how to react quickly. I agree the offensive line is a major problem, but please tell the the Steelers line is significantly better. I rest my case!
September 29th, 2010 at 6:53 am
#619… I feel we are a different team. Definitely will not be looked past. Teams will gameplan for us. Fact is our OLine is too weak for us to run a consistant offense and will prevent us from getting over the hump. My big concern is when we DONT get over the hump and we fire the coaching staff, does it set the whole team back? Are we back to square one?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:53 am
RIGHT OVER THAT “I’M IN” SIGN OF KIFFIN’S..
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that should go on Cable’s door
…and then somebody should write “over my head” beneath it!
September 29th, 2010 at 6:54 am
A move I’m anxious to hear about today is Stevie Brown. Little things like that.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 6:52 am
half the time, he can’t even get that right.
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to be fair – neither can the QB’s!
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Forgot to add, Cable is money for knowing to throw the red challenge flag at the two minute warning down 25 points. He’s one sharp tool in Al’s shed that guy.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:55 am
Are we really going to throw a one armed Walker out there?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Tennessee is aweful? They killed us and and the Giants. They had a tough day against the Pittsburgh D but is that really a surprise? EVERYONE has a tough day against that D.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Amazing I read these blogs every single day and it is simply pathetic how many of the bloggers have zero knowledge about football. First off any moron here who thinks …
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LOL!
it’s not even 9am yet in Cali bro and you’re going off on a tangent? have some coffee and relax man
September 29th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Has Scott been moved back to pass rush specialist yet?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:58 am
It’s not even ten oclock here yet, some people need to warm up to the day. jeez…some peace and harmony for while is too much to ask for???
September 29th, 2010 at 6:59 am
I am in New York, I had my coffee you are getting the East coast perspective, trust me I am as frustrated as all of you after watching that debacle last week.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:59 am
we fire the coaching staff, does it set the whole team back? Are we back to square one?
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a set back? square one?
sorry to say that even without JaWalrus, if this team doesn’t win more than 5 games it’s hard to make a case that we’re “improved” or even on the brink of getting over the hump
September 29th, 2010 at 7:02 am
I am sitting at my desk with my Raider Helmet staring at me amoung Jet fans, how should I feel?
September 29th, 2010 at 7:02 am
I am in Florida, have to put up with Buc blackouts. No big loss, I try to hang with some Buc Fans, but my heart is just not in it. “go bucs…yay…weakly…puke in my cup”
If I was living in Northern Cal, I’d be in the Coliseum every home game.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:03 am
elraid Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:02 am
I am sitting at my desk with my Raider Helmet staring at me amoung Jet fans, how should I feel?
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…knows how u feel, bro
September 29th, 2010 at 7:03 am
And I would like to get in touch with the guy who calls Rolando Mclame, please get a life trust me he will be the leader for years to come.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:04 am
Tennessee is aweful?
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BCZ, the Titans have a good coaching staff, O-Line and probably the best running back in football … that kicker is pretty good too
QB, WR’s, and defense = terrible
basically, if a team can shut down CJ2K – they win. the Steelers did that. the Raiders & Giants didn’t
plain & simple
don’t see them even getting to 8-8 this year
September 29th, 2010 at 7:07 am
J Hill Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Has Scott been moved back to pass rush specialist yet?
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I think that Scott needs to prove he’s not a liabilty when he needs to drop in coverage in order to be able to count on him in passing situations.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:07 am
I would like to get in touch with the guy who calls Rolando Mclame
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we drafted Kirk Morrison 2.0
if you want to get excited about that, be my guest
could have just kept Capt Kirk, drafted a nose tackle and saved $30 million, but whatever. it’s not my money
and the run defense has been awful for 7 years. I shouldn’t be surprised when we make it 8 …
September 29th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Some points on Sundays game:
McFadden carries the ball as the number one back
Gradkowski will have a good day the chemistry between him and Murphy is great as it was last year.
DHB will amke key catches, and will exploit the secondary of Houston which is awful.
Defense comes up big with some blitz packages, listen Schaub is ok, not great and can easily be rattled.
Raiders will win.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:09 am
I completely disagree with you regarding McLain, and to compare him to Morrison are you kidding? Much more instinctive and better reacting than Morrison who use to make tackles but constantly blown off the ball.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Gradkowski will have a good day
Schaub is ok, not great and can easily be rattled.
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bwahahahaha!
Matt Schaub is a Top 10 NFL QB – Maybe even Top 5!
Brittle Bruce doesn’t even crack the Top 25 bro
September 29th, 2010 at 7:10 am
The raiders are over the hump their 1-2 start will be a distant memory after 3 wins in a row,which i personally as a leading nfl pundit gaurantee these three wins in a row. I am putting my reputation of never being wrong on rhe line here.so if you people here who are often wrong want too kick the tires and take this statement out for a spin go ahead,but its going too happen.as sure as the sun rises its going to happen.One time, I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken and was right about not being wrong.well thats cause a friend who was being treated for cancer came home from the doctor and i took him for a ride to get his prescription filled and he showed be the bottle and i told him i think they gave you the wrong prescription i saw a commercial on this drug and its for a bladder problem ,my friend got mad at me yelled i dont see your medical degree on the friggin wall so i was wrong for upseting my friend but a hour later his doctor called told him he needs to come back he gave him the wrong prescription,so i was right at the same time.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:12 am
fatty: any new articles from PFT to copy & paste ???
how does your boy CJ Spiller measure up to McFadden now?
September 29th, 2010 at 7:13 am
we drafted Kirk Morrison 2.0
if you want to get excited about that, be my guest
could have just kept Capt Kirk, drafted a nose tackle and saved $30 million, but whatever. it’s not my money
and the run defense has been awful for 7 years. I shouldn’t be surprised when we make it 8 …
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I get that you really liked Capt Kirk, but who at #8 would you have drafted as a starting NT that would have made a difference?
I think you need to give McClain a break. For where he is right now, 3 games into his rookie year, he’s playing at least as good as Capt Kirk did last year. But that’s a pretty good thing when you consider he has upside, and Kirk was never going to improve. Kirk couldn’t line up the defense right half the time and was confused more often than not. I think McClain has a command of the defense and swagger that can lead us out of being piss poor one day. It takes some growing pains, but for what was available at #8 this year, I think we took the right guy.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:14 am
hey Fatty, you really need to share your drugs
September 29th, 2010 at 7:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:12 am
fatty: any new articles from PFT to copy & paste ???
how does your boy CJ Spiller measure up to McFadden now?
did you see my boy cjs 95 yarg kickoff return last week
September 29th, 2010 at 7:16 am
I am not saying Gradkowski is better than Schaub, I am saying he gets rattled, the Raiders defense can rattle the guy, do you remember the last time we played and beat the Texans? do I have to remind you? The defense needs to be let loose on Sunday, you will see.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:17 am
and to compare him to Morrison are you kidding?
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No, he’s not.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:18 am
I think the Raider defense needs to make a statement this week. there’s enough talent on that side of the ball to gain some cred. The defense needs to hold a team to 10-13 points … The offense is far too dysfunctional to even worry about … Let the defense be the trademark of this team — and roll the dice … Is there really any other choices at this point?
September 29th, 2010 at 7:19 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:12 am
fatty: any new articles from PFT to copy & paste ???
how does your boy CJ Spiller measure up to McFadden now?
…………..and marshawn lynnch is back on the trading block because of spiller.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:20 am
but who at #8 would you have drafted as a starting NT that would have made a difference?
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And more importantly, how would that NT help plug the hole in the line at DE that is Trevor Scott?
September 29th, 2010 at 7:21 am
659 you are right, the speed,talent are there on the defense no doubt about it, they need to play smart, but I get this feeling they are being held back. Wimbley should have a sack a game, something is just not right, I have to blame Marshall I mean Al for the sometimes passive defense.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Bills now listening to offers for Marshawn Lynch
0 Comment September 28 ESPN.com (scroll down) Share Article”Maybe now the Packers will make some progress in their oft-rumored efforts to swing a deal for disgruntled Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch.
An NFL source said Monday night that the Bills, who had rebuffed not only the Packers’ advances but any team’s inquiries about the availability of the 2007 first-round draft pick, have put out word that they will at least start listening to offers for Lynch. Whether the Packers will – or will try to – trade for Lynch before the Oct. 19 trade deadline remains to be seen.
Multiple reports in recent weeks have said that the Packers inquired about Lynch’s availability, and the source confirmed Monday night that the team had indeed contacted the Bills about him, even before Lynch ran 17 times for 64 yards against the Packers last week. Recently added Dimitri Nance was among the inactives Monday night.
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September 29th, 2010 at 7:21 am
My outlook on this team is a little muddled going forward because this year’s albatross, the loser that is the spoilt apple that is bringing his loser ways that is affecting the entire team is John Fassel.
Fire that loser Fassel. And cut Nick Miller. End scholarships.
Addition by subtraction. Winning only happens when you field a team of winners, and prune off the dead wood.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I think the Raider defense needs to make a statement this week.
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They can only do so much.
We need the STs to just play average man. Nothing spectacular, just AVERAGE gawd dammmmitttt!
And please someone tell Gardowski to be a bit more careful with the ball. Those picks he’s trying to throw to other team are making me nervous!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
The Raiders need something to hang their hats on … A couple of INTs, a couple of fumble recoveries — maybe even, God forbid, a blocked punt … Make stuff happen …that’s how you win in the NFL
September 29th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Brittle Bruce doesn’t even crack the Top 25 bro
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Brittle Bruce?
Cause the guy got anihalated in the Redskins game AND finished the half with two bad knees?
Or he tore his pec working as HARD as possible to be the Raiders starter in the offseason?
Next.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:27 am
And please someone tell Gardowski to be a bit more careful with the ball. Those picks he’s trying to throw to other team are making me nervous!
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Hue will.
He should also tell him to keep putting together (what should have been) game-winning drives and making gutsy throws.
But he can be too wreckless trying to prove himself.
We have two ends of the spectrum. Jason Checkdown and Bruce Wrecklesski.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Grads is a gamerf … give him that … he’s just not all that talented … That’s a fact, unfortunately … Difference in him and Plunkett/Stabler — They were gamers too, but they also possessed big talent … Need both to win in the NFL
September 29th, 2010 at 7:28 am
J Hill Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I think the Raider defense needs to make a statement this week.
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They can only do so much.
We need the STs to just play average man. Nothing spectacular, just AVERAGE gawd dammmmitttt!
And please someone tell Gardowski to be a bit more careful with the ball. Those picks he’s trying to throw to other team are making me nervous!
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Great points!
Agree Grads needs to stop throwing those sidearm rising sliders in traffic. He has Drew Brees heart, but he doesn’t have his accuracy. Else he’d be a franchise QB. Grads is better off throwing the ball away. There were a number of balls thrown in traffic against the Rams and Cards that would have been pick 6’s against better defenses. We cant continue to ride the luck.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:30 am
ghosttothepost Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Grads is a gamerf … give him that … he’s just not all that talented … That’s a fact, unfortunately … Difference in him and Plunkett/Stabler — They were gamers too, but they also possessed big talent … Need both to win in the NFL
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I feel you and for the most part agree.
The reason you will see me champion Bruce so much is that he gives what the Raiders have so badly needed at the QB position in terms of leadership and accountability for years.
Years.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:31 am
I like Gradkowski, remember when he took a bunch of the players to his moms house for dinner, tells what kind of guy he is, plays hard I want him to suceed. He reminds me so much of Gannon fiery intense, we shoudl stop knocking him and support him! Come on we have suffered through 7 years of nighmares. Listen management is not changing deal with it and support this guy he is a winner trust me on that!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:32 am
elraid Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:16 am
I am not saying Gradkowski is better than Schaub, I am saying he gets rattled, the Raiders defense can rattle the guy, do you remember the last time we played and beat the Texans? do I have to remind you? The defense needs to be let loose on Sunday, you will see.
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Last time we played the Texans was week 4 last year and they blew us out 29-6…
September 29th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Last time we played the Texans was week 4 last year and they blew us out 29-6…
We had zero offensive production.
That game, like so many others, had a lop-sided score because our offense couldn’t move the ball at all. I don’t think our defense was to blame there. We held Slaton in check (obviously Foster looks far more beastly though).
With better production, it’ll look more like 08.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:34 am
ok, let’s see what happens this week, Raiders will win.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:35 am
you can say all you want about gradkowski ,cause he is not playing sunday jason campbell is!!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:37 am
The original poster said we beat Houston last time we played them. I was simply correcting him.
We CAN beat Houston this year. But they wont be a push over. If we dont get after them with heavy pressure they can blow us apart.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:37 am
you can say all you want about gradkowski ,cause he is not playing sunday jason campbell is!!
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playing pocket pool on the sidelines that is
September 29th, 2010 at 7:37 am
fat kidd Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:35 am
you can say all you want about gradkowski ,cause he is not playing sunday jason campbell is!!
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Ok, so we can expect at least 4 sacks (2 for fumbles, 1 lost) and some Keystone Cops routines and a glazed look in Campbell’s eyes when he stares into space being down 20 in the 4th?
Gotcha.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:39 am
You can compare Grads to Gannon, but big difference — career completion % for Grads 53% (best so far 54.7) — Gannon 60.2% for his career — a bad season for him was 54.7% — that’s a lot for Grads to overcome — and, maybe it’s just me, but I think 6-foot-1 is a bit too short to play in today’s NFL
September 29th, 2010 at 7:40 am
But still, sigh, he’s the best option the Raiders have
September 29th, 2010 at 7:40 am
bcz24 Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:37 am
The original poster said we beat Houston last time we played them. I was simply correcting him.
We CAN beat Houston this year. But they wont be a push over. If we dont get after them with heavy pressure they can blow us apart.
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Controlling the run game will be key.
Kubiak is no idiot and if its one thing he knows, it’s how to game plan against Oakland.
I wouldn’t expect as much passing as they have been through 3 weeks.
Lots of stretch and power runs. Play action, try to burn Routt/Branch deep.
Keep their O off the field, keep ours on (which we’ve been able to do this year, just haven’t cashed in).
September 29th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Which is why, for the Raiders, it’s the 8th season of Lost
September 29th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Campbell had this dazed look the first 6 quarters of the season. I think up until that hit against the Niners, he had his mojo intact. He got rocked on that play mentally and phyiscally. Just not the same guy. He needs to work his way back to remember what it’s like to have to make plays and take chances. I’d sooner have Boller in there if Grads gets hurt.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Their D is weak, probably the weakest we have played yet. If we capitalize on all those redzone opportunites we should win.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Raiders have the third ranked overall defense, the Jaguars 29th.
Jaguars have the same yards per rushing attempt than the Raiders as well, and Rockstar still won’t give up on this Morrison 2.0 bit.
Hey the Cardinals drafted a NT in the first round, how’s that working for them?? Oh yeah 2nd worst run defense in the NFL.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:43 am
correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Kubiak a Shanahan disciple — Shanahan and all his mini-me rat-faced wrinkled nosed cronies live to beat the Raiders
September 29th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Raiders Run Defense ranks 24th at 133 yards per game
Jaguars Run Defense ranks 16th at 115 yards per game
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I’ll try to keep you guys updated each week!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Big surprise there RR — Raiders haven’t stopped the run since Moby Dick was a guppy
September 29th, 2010 at 7:47 am
JFB: you’re trashing the Cardinals?
the team that just beat us and is tied for 1st place in thier division despite injuries to Fitz, Breaston & Doucet? Wells just came back and they are solid on ST as well
pick another target bro, seriously
Maybe the Rams?
oh wait. can’t do that either. they just creamed the Redskins, who you predicted would make the playoffs this year!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:48 am
ghosttothepost Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:39 am
You can compare Grads to Gannon, but big difference — career completion % for Grads 53% (best so far 54.7) — Gannon 60.2% for his career — a bad season for him was 54.7% — that’s a lot for Grads to overcome — and, maybe it’s just me, but I think 6-foot-1 is a bit too short to play in today’s NFL
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Good point. I’m hit you guys with some numbers here in a bit. Grads at this point in his career, isn’t much different than Gannon.
Gannon didn’t achieve 60% completion until his 8th year in the league (when he played 2 games for KC). Ke completed 60% or better the following year, playing in 4 games.
It would be another four years after that before he hit 60 again (his second year with Oakland).
Gannon never achieved 60% as a full-season starter until coming here.
Gannon never had more than 16 TDs before coming to Oakland. Gannon’s TD-INT ratio was never better than 2-1 until coming to Oakland.
Gannon’s career won-loss record prior to Oakland was 31-27.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:49 am
If Can of Soup has not been the same because of one hit, then that’s all you need to know about him … Jeez, Stabler used to take one of those hits a quarter .. Can of Soup needs to grow a pair
September 29th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Big surprise there RR — Raiders haven’t stopped the run since Moby Dick was a guppy
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bwahahahahahaha!
good one Ghost
September 29th, 2010 at 7:50 am
ghosttothepost Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:49 am
If Can of Soup has not been the same because of one hit, then that’s all you need to know about him … Jeez, Stabler used to take one of those hits a quarter .. Can of Soup needs to grow a pair
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damm skippy!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:50 am
ghosttothepost Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:43 am
correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Kubiak a Shanahan disciple — Shanahan and all his mini-me rat-faced wrinkled nosed cronies live to beat the Raiders
Yup, OC in Denver for several of their more succesful years.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Texans RB Arian Foster is #1 in rushing yards in the NFL, going up against a team that gives up 133 rushing yards per game …
anybody think the Texans might try to run the ball?
especially considering both Seymour & Henderson are banged up ???
September 29th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Ya think
September 29th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Gannon didn’t achieve 60% completion until his 8th year in the league (when he played 2 games for KC). Ke completed 60% or better the following year, playing in 4 games.
It would be another four years after that before he hit 60 again (his second year with Oakland).
Gannon never achieved 60% as a full-season starter until coming here.
Gannon never had more than 16 TDs before coming to Oakland. Gannon’s TD-INT ratio was never better than 2-1 until coming to Oakland.
Gannon’s career won-loss record prior to Oakland was 31-27.
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Gradkowski is no Gannon. He’ll never be more than a 50% passer. He just isn’t blessed with raw talent. He’s a poor mans Drew Brees. And we are lucky to have him as a starter, when you look down on the bench and see what else we got.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:54 am
especially with what’s his face being hobbled with high ankle sprain
September 29th, 2010 at 7:55 am
That’s a sad commentary Guest … Sad, but true … That’s the fallout for JaWalrus … Gotta pay for big-time mistakes, everybody does
September 29th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Bruce Gradkowski completes 50 percent of his passes, which ranks 30th in the NFL right now …
31st is Dakota’s boy Jimmy Clausen!
LOL
Bruce has a QB Rating of 71.8 , which ranks 21st in the NFL. Below guys like Seneca Wallace, Josh Freeman & Matt Cassel
September 29th, 2010 at 7:57 am
The Raiders are tied for second over in the NFL in yards allow at 260.7 per game
The Raiders and Jaguars are allowing 4.6yds per carry.
The Raiders are #2 overall in passing yards allowed per game 127.7ypg. Jaguars are #29 overal in passing yards allowed per game 289ypg.
RoMac must not play on any passing downs… are on the running downs that have allowed us to improve to 24th in the NFL… He must only play on the bad ones.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Oh yeah… we are 24th in points allowed, they are 29th…
September 29th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Matt Cassells rating before he carved the 49ers up was a 55.3… he had one good game as a chief and it was last week.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:00 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:47 am
JFB: you’re trashing the Cardinals?
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I am trashing their 31st ranked run defense, with their shiny new 1st round pick at NT.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:01 am
you guy are great at making excuses!
must be democrats
September 29th, 2010 at 8:02 am
gradkowski started last week and somehow the news is slow to get too you people,but any who he lost, i hate to break it too you this way but he lost,now as i remember jason campbell got yanked after a game and a half cause he lost or was losing so if my math is correct that leaves gradkowski 2 qtrs before he gets the hook.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Bruce has only been sacked 3 times, which puts him amongst the league leaders, lol.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Bruce has an average of 7.4 yards per attempt, which puts him ahead of Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Carson Palmer, Brett Favre and about 10 other QB’s.
Bruce = down the field thrower which is why his completion % is so low.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Bruce has only been sacked 3 times, which puts him amongst the league leaders
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1.5 games though remember?
3 sacks in 6 quarters comes out to 1 sack per half
and behind this O-Line he might just deserve an award for that!
September 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
gradkowski started last week and somehow the news is slow to get too you people,but any who he lost, i hate to break it too you this way but he lost,now as i remember jason campbell got yanked after a game and a half cause he lost or was losing so if my math is correct that leaves gradkowski 2 qtrs before he gets the hook.
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Sorry to break it to you, but your math is like the “mental math” that they are teaching my kids at school. Math and you are clearly not friends.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Whos making excuses. I am giving you stats! If Grads has a 150 rating after carving up the worst pass D in football what are you going to tell me? It was a fluke against a weak D. Yet when I use the same argument I am making excuses?
September 29th, 2010 at 8:08 am
That’s one legit reason JFB … But also he is not all that accurate and he’s too short (gets passes knocked down at the line)
September 29th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Bruce = down the field thrower
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not good when he has a noodle arm
has Chad Pennington ever been labeled a “down the field thrower” ???
No, but at least he was accurate!
trade Nick Miller & Hiram Eugene for Chad P!
September 29th, 2010 at 8:08 am
guest123 Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 8:07 am
gradkowski started last week and somehow the news is slow to get too you people,but any who he lost, i hate to break it too you this way but he lost,now as i remember jason campbell got yanked after a game and a half cause he lost or was losing so if my math is correct that leaves gradkowski 2 qtrs before he gets the hook.
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Sorry to break it to you, but your math is like the “mental math” that they are teaching my kids at school. Math and you are clearly not friends.
………..i am using al davis mathematics 101
September 29th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Bruce has an average of 7.4 yards per attempt, which puts him ahead of Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Carson Palmer, Brett Favre and about 10 other QB’s.
Bruce = down the field thrower which is why his completion % is so low.
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who cares about comp % ?
The yards per attempt is what troubles defensive coordinators, that have to keep guessing. It keeps them from crowding the LOS.
I’d take the 50% passing and like the taste of that medicine, even the interceptions. Watching a checkdown passer throw 5 yard passes on third and 6 gets old. It also wears out the defense. You cant compete with the D on the field all the time. 3 and outs are as good as turnovers.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Math and you are clearly not friends
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LOL!
I don’t think reality is friends with half of these Raiders fans either … thats why they trash Jerry Mac all the time too (he speaks the truth!)
September 29th, 2010 at 8:11 am
………..i am using al davis mathematics 101
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O I see….makes sense now
September 29th, 2010 at 8:12 am
al davis mathematics are i am paying a qb 500,000 a year too lose games for me when i have a guy i am paying 4 million carrying a clipboard.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:12 am
The only reason to care about comp. pct. is that because the elite NFL QBs can do both — yds per and solid pct.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:13 am
From Jason Cole:
Memo to Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey(notes): While it’s nice to see you playing better, stop begging for pass-interference penalties on every route. It only makes you look ridiculous. Over the past two games, Heyward-Bey has begged officials for interference calls at least five times … and that’s just in the times I’ve been watching the Raiders. Heyward-Bey did get one important interference call in the game at Arizona, but he didn’t have to beg for that one.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:13 am
BCZ: JFB & I are debating Run Defense and you pop in with some Pass D stats!
completely off topic. we’re not talking about total D or Pass D, alright?
do the Jags have guys in the secondary named Asomugha or Huff? no. so just cool it
Run D only, Jags are better. point made. time to move on
NEXT
September 29th, 2010 at 8:14 am
I’ll take Grads 15/30/265 over Campbell’s 22/32/165 anyday.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Case in point for my last post: Stabler career 59.8 pct./7.4 yards per attempt
September 29th, 2010 at 8:15 am
G123,
Grads > Campbell > JaWalrus isn’t saying much
time for the Kyle Boller era to start in Oakland ???
September 29th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Yep, Grads is better than Campbell … BFD
September 29th, 2010 at 8:17 am
That ypa for Stabler had a lot to do with Cliff Branch, an all time stud who should be in the HOF. They needed to retire his number, but at least Asomugha is a deserving player to wear the legendary 21
September 29th, 2010 at 8:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 8:15 am
G123,
Grads > Campbell > JaWalrus isn’t saying much
time for the Kyle Boller era to start in Oakland ???
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I’m not in denial of who or what we are….
just trying to make some lemonade and spike it a bit an hope it passes for koolaide
September 29th, 2010 at 8:19 am
You arent debating run defense you are debating Middle Linebackers. Last I checked MLBs are on the field for those pesky pass plays that get thrown in.
Your right though. I just cant understand why you waste your time here hating on the Raiders instead of over at a Jaguars forum blowing Captain Kirk…
September 29th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Cliff Branch, an all time stud who should be in the HOF. They needed to retire his number
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wish I could have seen Cliff play, back in the day.
I’m limited to those old Commitment to Excellence DVD’s and the 3 disc set Super Bowl pack
September 29th, 2010 at 8:19 am
yea, Stabler had Branch and Freddie B. … a bit better than DHB and Murphy … although since they are both very young, keep hope … Branch couldn’t catch a cold in his first few years in the NFL
September 29th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Bruce has an average of 7.4 yards per attempt, which puts him ahead of Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Carson Palmer, Brett Favre and about 10 other QB’s.
Bruce = down the field thrower which is why his completion % is so low.
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He takes lots of chances. That’s why I love the ‘oh he should have been pickes X number of times.’
And if your aunt had balls, she’d be your uncle.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:20 am
picked*
September 29th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Cliff Branch, an all time stud who should be in the HOF. They needed to retire his number
Raiders don’t retire numbers, which I actually think is really cool.
And nobody gets to wear #1 (that’s Al’s number).
September 29th, 2010 at 8:21 am
campbell boller grads and frye will be coming back then someone has to go.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:22 am
BCZ: if you wanted to be perverted, take it elsewhere. alright?
this place is family friendly
and who are you to say what JFB have been debating since BEFORE the draft?
you stuck your nose in where it didn’t belong and you got thumped. don’t act surprised about it
September 29th, 2010 at 8:22 am
RRS, Cliffy was my childhood hero, the first poster I ever had was of Cliff Branch. It was a thing of beauty to watch him run those post stutter step routes when he’d just blow by the DB and the safety was caught napping. The big arm of Stabler and the deep bomb when one play at the start of a drive could change everything.
Cliff Branch is still my favorite all time Raider.
If I change my blog name, it will have something to do with CB21…
September 29th, 2010 at 8:22 am
RR, it was perfect … Fred would catch everything mid-range, so they’d start doubling him … and then Cliff would suddenly run by them on a sideline streak for a long TD … It was magic
September 29th, 2010 at 8:23 am
do the Jags have guys in the secondary named Asomugha or Huff?
That’s like saying do the Jags have guys on offense like Jerry Rice and Hank Baskett?
Lol, if we have a bromance with Grads, you’re honeymooning with your boy Huffy.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:25 am
ghosttothepost Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 8:22 am
RR, it was perfect … Fred would catch everything mid-range, so they’d start doubling him … and then Cliff would suddenly run by them on a sideline streak for a long TD … It was magic
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Yes it was, and you had Mark Van Eeghan up the middle softening the defense.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:28 am
new post!
September 29th, 2010 at 8:32 am
eagles go with mike vick trade kevin kolb to the raiders for bruce gradkowski,goes back to j. campbell as starter cuts charlie frye .drafts andrew luck next year goes with campbell kolb and andrew luck.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
If your occupation is ditch digger, and you work a regular work shift. Your job description might consists of lifting a shovel, operating a jack hammer, etc. You get a living wage for doing this back breaking work. If you are Jano, you get paid $250,000 a game to KICK FIELD GOALS!
When a kicker accepts a job, he should have a contract that mandates that the kicker be under the auspices of personal trainer and that he work 8 hours a day in the gym, with his personal trainer, so that he is condition to run down a kicker that gets past all the other members of the Special teams. If Jano were under such a contract the Raiders would not have lost the game on the opening kickoff. So why don’t the people that sign kickers include this stipulation in the contract.
If there is no work ethic, then they should be penalized or forced to work like any other citizen in this country. FAT Azz Jano should have prevented that TD!!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Jano made a major f/u on the opening ko and he made a major f/u on the last play of the game. And he sucked in between.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Raiders need to win today, and even next week is more important than today, but the raiders must focus on the Titans
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Word on NFL Network is Andre Johnson is very doubtful.
Raiders better win by two TDs if Andre is out.