Health of Raiders’ DTs a concern
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:11 pm in Oakland Raiders.
There’s still three full days of recovery to go, but one of the Raiders biggest concerns heading in to Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans will be if they’ll be healthy enough to keep running back Arian Foster and their cutback running system under control.
Although John Henderson suited up and went out to practice Wednesday, he spent the end of the warm-up and drill portion of practice being worked on by trainers and was officially listed as not having practiced.
Henderson didn’t practice at all last week, and foot injuries become more of an issue when supporting some 335-plus pounds.
Also not practicing was defensive tackle Richard Seymour, which was no surprise given his admission Monday that he was affected by his hamstring pull against Arizona and was lacking explosion and power.
Seymour talked openly of trying to determine the best course of action _ weighing the help he can give against the risk of making it worse and having a condition which could limit him for the entire season.
It appears the best-case scenario would be to have Henderson and Seymour play at less than 100 percent against a team which desperately needs defensive tackles to both hold their ground and break through a zone blocking chain which will look to get Foster free on the backside.
Or perhaps one or the other doesn’t play, meaning more work for Tommy Kelly, Desmond Bryant and Jay Alford.
At worst, both Henderson and Seymour are unavailable or can’t finish the game against an offensive system which tends to be at its best late in the game with the lead when the defense is tiring.
More news, notes and quotes following coach Tom Cable’s post-practice briefing:
– Cable has coached zone blocking teams since working at Atlanta with Alex Gibbs, and talked about the best way for a defense to deal with it.
“They’re able to distort it. If they let it get moving, think of pulling on one end of the rope, and it all moves in the same direction,’’ Cable said. “If we allow that to happen it gets going on you, and they’ve done that a few times this year already. What you have to do is disrupt or distort that rope, make it uneven, if you will, and if you can do that, you take away those seams and those run lanes.’’
– A long injury list which Cable said for the most part was not overly serious.
Those who did not practice were WR Chaz Schilens (knee), LG Robert Gallery (hamstring), LB Travis Goethel (lower back), Henderson (foot), Seymour (hamstring), S Hiram Eugene (hamstring), CB Chris Johnson (ankle), CB Walter McFadden (hamstring) and WR Louis Murphy (clavicle).
Players listed as limited were G Cooper Carlisle (undisclosed), RG Langston Walker (elbow), CB Jeremy Ware (undisclosed) and TE Zach Miller (undisclosed).
Cable said Schilens “is making good progress. I’d say in the last five or six days, it’s been very positive.’’
– Alex Joseph, a first-year linebacker out of Temple, was added to the practice squad. He takes the place of Stevie Brown, who was promoted to the 53-man roster for the second time in two weeks prior to the Arizona game and may actually stay there awhile this time.
– Cable doesn’t seem overly concerned about a Raiders red zone defense which has given up touchdowns seven times in eight possessions.
Arizona did very little offensively against the Raiders but was 2-for-2 in close, making it look easy both times.
“We’ve been very productive and for three years we’ve been one of the very best red-zone defenses in football,’’ Cable said.“The other day, it was the simple fact of looking up a receiver in zone at a linebacker spot. Just a very fundamental thing down there.’’
– Cable was predictably (and wisely) tight-lipped when asked if more duty for Michael Bush would mean more use of Darren McFadden as a receiver.
McFadden has 73 rushes and 10 receptions through three games, with Bush playing only a small role in Week 3.
“You never know,’’ Cable said.
– Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson said by conference call he expected to play against the Raiders (he has a high ankle sprain) and is aware Nnamdi Asomugha shadowed and shut down Larry Fitzgerald against Arizona.
“He’s a great player, arguably the best cornerback in the game,’’ Johnson said. “He doesn’t really have many balls thrown his way. It’s not shocking to see that.’’
Johnson said Asomugha hasn’t shadowed him in the past.
When the Raiders beat the Texas 27-16 in Week 16, Johnson came in with 103 receptions for 1,408 yards and didn’t catch a pass until well into the second half.
Johnson got some coverage from Asomugha that day, and quite a bit from Chris Johnson, who missed last week’s game with an ankle injury and is now the nickel back when healthy instead of the starter.
– Former Raiders showing up elsewhere _ the Carolina Panthers signed guard-center Chris Morris. The Seattle Seahawks added Slade Norris to the practice squad.
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September 29th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
This spells disaster.
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Henderson didn’t practice at all last week, and foot injuries become more of an issue when supporting some 335-plus pounds.
Also not practicing was defensive tackle Richard Seymour, which was no surprise given his admission Monday that he was affected by his hamstring pull against Arizona and was lacking explosion and power.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
WTF!
September 29th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Bruce!
September 29th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Hahaha you gotta check out Jacory Harris
http://deadspin.com/5633912/jacory-harris-is-going-to-get-beat-up-on-the-first-day-of-school/
September 29th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
# MistaBr0wn Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
This spells disaster.
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Henderson didn’t practice at all last week, and foot injuries become more of an issue when supporting some 335-plus pounds.
Also not practicing was defensive tackle Richard Seymour, which was no surprise given his admission Monday that he was affected by his hamstring pull against Arizona and was lacking explosion and power.
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Agreed. Serious trouble.
Houston-Henderson-Kelly-Seymour is a front four that will stop the run.
Anything other than that on our current roster is a recipe for disaster.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
I have lots of concerns. But THANK Fk’in &0d Stevie Brown is in the house.
DL is one of them. That Alford guy seemed to play okay maybe even well in AZ. Hope the big guys get healthy.
The Oline is another concern. Does Mario hold back Mario again like in 08? That’d be HUGE. We need Gallery back healthy so that Loper kid can play RG.
But Stevie Brown will win this thing singlehandedly. Kidz a playa.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Bruce!
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I’m with you on this one RMR. Bruce gives us the BEST chance to win right now, but he still has to play better if he wants to secure the starting job for the long haul and shut up all the haters.
He’s trying too hard in my opinion to make a heroic play on every down, and it’s causing him to look a little reckless at times.
Granted, that o-line that he plays behind would make Drew Brees look less than great to almost average in my opinion, but Grads has to just settle down and avoid brain freezes like the delay of game penalty in the red zone, and he’ll be good to go.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Cable has coached zone blocking teams since working at Atlanta with Alex Gibbs, and talked about the best way for a defense to deal with it.
“They’re able to distort it. If they let it get moving, think of pulling on one end of the rope, and it all moves in the same direction,’’ Cable said. “If we allow that to happen it gets going on you, and they’ve done that a few times this year already. What you have to do is disrupt or distort that rope, make it uneven, if you will, and if you can do that, you take away those seams and those run lanes.’’
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I can’t understand a word that man says. Looks like the team can’t either.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Loper starting to shine…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
Some good news on the O line!
September 29th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
One thing I can’t get on board with is the hate for the ZBS, because every team uses some zone blocking. Hell, the ZBS was the reason that for years the Broncos could just plug in any running back they could find and make him a 1,000-yard rusher.
The problem isn’t the ZBS. It’s on the coaches and the personnel to make it work.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Bill Callahan
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Norv Turner
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Art Shell
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Lane Kiffin
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Tom Cable
Failed Coach Fired, Hope springs eternal with a new Coach……. etc etc etc.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
If Loper turns out to be a stud that will be further evidence T Cable is buffoon. The only reason Loper is playing is because Gallery is hurt!
Way to recognize talent Tom! Feel free to slide him over to RG when Gallery comes back…
Meathead!
September 29th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
.“The other day, it was the simple fact of looking up a receiver in zone at a linebacker spot. Just a very fundamental thing down there.’’
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Quentin Groves.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
One thing I can’t get on board with is the hate for the ZBS, because every team uses some zone blocking. Hell, the ZBS was the reason that for years the Broncos could just plug in any running back they could find and make him a 1,000-yard rusher.
The problem isn’t the ZBS. It’s on the coaches and the personnel to make it work.
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Agreed. But Cable is a ZBS guy, Davis is a one on one guy, who drafts the players.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
If Loper turns out to be a stud that will be further evidence T Cable is buffoon. The only reason Loper is playing is because Gallery is hurt!
Way to recognize talent Tom! Feel free to slide him over to RG when Gallery comes back…
Meathead!
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Loper looked good in pre season a couple of times.
Can’t figure the knock on this guy. Didn’t even make the cut in Detroit…
September 29th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
KKKell this is why you are nothing more than a annoyance in here. Repeating the same obvious garbage over & over like mental patient.
Hows the DOW? Recession still over genius ?
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KoolKell Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Bill Callahan
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Norv Turner
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Art Shell
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Lane Kiffin
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Tom Cable
Failed Coach Fired, Hope springs eternal with a new Coach……. etc etc etc.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I wonder if Harbaugh would take the job if offered to him
September 29th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
TheyCallMeAssassin Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
One thing I can’t get on board with is the hate for the ZBS, because every team uses some zone blocking. Hell, the ZBS was the reason that for years the Broncos could just plug in any running back they could find and make him a 1,000-yard rusher.
The problem isn’t the ZBS. It’s on the coaches and the personnel to make it work.
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Guys like Tom Nalen made the ZBS work in Denver. we seemt obe stuck between both worlds. I can see Davis’s point in wanting more beef and striahgt line.
With the ZBS we chewed up vast tracts of turf between the 20s but still never got in the end zone.
The hybrid approach this year is a work in progress and yeah, not sure we’ve got the personnel to run either right now.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
“Kelly shrugs off defensive ranking”
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He should, he had very little to do with it.
We’ll be in trouble if we have to rely on him with out Seymour OR Hendu.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Play 3-4 Defense…problem solved!!!!
September 29th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
We dont have any body capable of playin the DT spot in 3-4
September 29th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I dont know if that solves any problems but its an option. My guess is they will roll with Bryant & Kelly and mix in Alford.
They also can move Houston inside and let Shaugnessy or Scott fill in there. I wouldn’t look for too much 3/4.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Trade Cable and Jason Cambpell to Stanford for Harbaugh and Luck
September 29th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
We don’t have an NT to play 3-4.
Possibly if you started Henderson at NT with Seymour and Houston, or Seymour and Kelly.
But our coaches haven’t even committed to playing Henderson as a starter in the 4-3 let alone a 3-4.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
In the 20 Seasons since the implementation of Free Agency and the Modern Era, some teams have adjusted, some have not. The following is the number of winning seasons by team since 1989:
1. Pittsburg 15
2. Miami 14
3. Green Bay 14
4. New England 13
5. Philadelphia 13
6. San Francisco 12
7. Minnesota 12
8. Kansas City 12
9. Indianapolis 12
10. Denver 12
11. Dallas 12
12. Tennessee 11
13. New York Giants 10
14. Buffalo 9
15. Seattle 8
16. Tampa Bay 8
17. San Diego 8
18. New York Jets 8
19. Chicago 8
20. Washington 8
21. Oakland 6
22. Atlanta 6
23. New Orleans 6
24. St Louis 5
25. Detroit 5
26. Cleveland 4
27. Cincinnati 2
Jacksonville’s been in the League since 1995, 7 winning seasons.
Carolina been in the League since 1995, 4 winning seasons.
Baltimore’s been in the League since 1996, 6 winning seasons.
Houston’s been in the League since 2002, 1 winning seasons.
September 29th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
KKKell this is why you are nothing more than a annoyance in here. Repeating the same obvious garbage over & over like mental patient.
Hows the DOW? Recession still over genius ?
Dow and S&P on Track for Best September Since 1939
September 29th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
what with all the racial hate about grad/campbell i wonder, is gradkowski a skinhead???lol
September 29th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Fat Runt, says who?
Did you learn that from libtards.com or illiterate_mope.org ?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
the reason we were one of the best in red zone defense was because we were giving up 40, 50, 60, 70, yard run and catches….or as cable calls them BIG PLAYS…
September 29th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Dow and S&P on Track for Best September Since 1939
Published: Friday, 24 Sep 2010 | 6:23 PM ET Text Size By: Gina Francolla, Giovanny Moreano, Yolaiki GonzalezDiggBuzz FacebookTwitter More Share
US stocks closed the week with strong gains on Friday, pushing the major averages to their highest level since early May 2010. The S&P and Dow are currently on track for their best September since 1939, when they rose 14.4% and 11.7%, respectively.
What follows is a summary of this week’s statistics on the markets.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Bboyink-
Are you a Bboy as in a dancer?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
republitards.com said in ‘08 that O B A M A couldn’t win because he’s black, and because of his name. Now they’re saying he won’t win in ‘12. So, I like his odds.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
My god……no Hendu again? This cant be happening! Kelly,Bryant and Alford suck if you wanna stop the run.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Damn we gonna need big special teams plays and turnovers to pull this one out
September 29th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Elevate Kellen Heard from PS for this week so we can have a Fat guy in the middle please
September 29th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Market will bounce back. A lot of the wall street players are holding on to their money to sabotage the market and the prez’s approval rating. Just like DeNiro says in Casino…they’re too greedy. They won’t be able to hold out two more years. Some of them are going to break the pact and start throwing money into the economy again, and to get an edge on their competition, then the others will have to follow suit to stay alive. Prez’s policies make sure money trickles to the working class, like Clinton did, and the prez goes down as one of the greatest 2 term presidents in history. MB then kills self. That’s pretty much what’s going to happen the next 6 years.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
haha yah…well a lot less after i joined the AF when i was 18 (25 now) its one of those nicknames i can’t let go of
September 29th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Just gonna be an ugly scene Sunday if we take it on the chin
September 29th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Anyways im out…..yall stay solid……JUST WIN
September 29th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Wuss Happnin Bauce
September 29th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Bboyink,
I’m a hip hop junkie.
What city are you from and who’s your favorite bboy?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Armchair i’m from bakersfield…favorite bboy is a hard one…depends on what we are talking about…back when i started around 98 i’d say Ivan (one of the few with airflares at the time) as well as pablo from la breakers. then i on Reminds and Ronnie ruins balls for a minute around freestylesession 5…now its such an even field its hard to have one favorite…but those kats from korea always bring it and Ronnie from vegas still has a sick style…i can go forever haha
September 29th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I think you’re talking about Remind from Style Elements.
It’s crazy how Hip Hop has taken over the world. It’s too the point that more people overseas are into Hip Hop than most of us Americans.
Well dats wassup man. Nice to meet you.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
ROFL!
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Fat Kidd Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Dow and S&P on Track for Best September Since 1939
Published: Friday, 24 Sep 2010 | 6:23 PM ET Text Size By: Gina Francolla, Giovanny Moreano, Yolaiki GonzalezDiggBuzz FacebookTwitter More Share
US stocks closed the week with strong gains on Friday, pushing the major averages to their highest level since early May 2010. The S&P and Dow are currently on track for their best September since 1939, when they rose 14.4% and 11.7%, respectively.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Texans game is much more important than the Cardinals game.
Even though the loss hurt, that one game where we had over a 100 yds more than the opponent, we won the turnover battle, but just did not win the game, and yes each game is important, it was an interconference game on the road.
Texans are an AFC opponent at home, this one we will need for playoff purposes.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Yah i know man. its come along way but i fear its going the 80’s route again becoming to main stream. i remember having to hunt for mix tapes, records and trade song for song through aim haha…always nice to meet a fellow junkie and raider fan. I’ve been reading this blog for almost two years but just started posting recently.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Richochet Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
You don’t get it GM, because simple things escape you…YOU DON’T JUST CUT A PLAYER BECAUSE OF A BAD OUTING..fool.
Receivers drop game winning TD’s…RB’s fumble away the game winning red zone possession…kickers miss..etc.
You’re an idiot for suggesting a player gets cut that ‘cost you the game”
ALL THE FAILED EXECUTIONS COST THE GAME, WHICH HAPPENED THROUGHOUT THE GAME…only a full blown idiot would state ‘oh..no…ONLY THE LAST PLAY COUNTS.”
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Noooooo. It’s ALL about Wins and Losses. If the last play is the difference between winnin and losing than it most definitely counts. Call a spade a spade.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
I think the problem with the Raiders is we don’t have an NFL caliber head coach.
I think this team has very good talent on the defense and a spirited offense.
If you would have told me that we’d have the # 2 defense in the league and the # 3 running back, I would have said we’re at the worst 2-1.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
MB, same people who said the president couldn’t win in ‘08 because of his race and name are same people saying he won’t win in ‘12. They’re really in touch with America, obviously.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
KKKell this is why you are nothing more than a annoyance in here. Repeating the same obvious garbage over & over like mental patient.
Hows the DOW? Recession still over genius ?
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KoolKell Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Bill Callahan
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Norv Turner
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Art Shell
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Lane Kiffin
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Tom Cable
Failed Coach Fired, Hope springs eternal with a new Coach……. etc etc etc.
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Mista, the Dows considerably upsnd the recession is over, says every leading economist. Get an education.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
# djohnnyg Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
If you would have told me that we’d have the # 2 defense in the league and the # 3 running back, I would have said we’re at the worst 2-1.
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We theoretically are 2-1. Cable just needs to bench Jano. Let ANYONE else kick. Any player that so much as kicked in high school should be considered. Cable and Jackson have to keep running the team their way. They’ve got nothing to lose. Al will fire them no matter what.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
We’re just going through growing pains, we got the talent.. it’s just getting the right staff to develop it.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Gradkowski’s Raiders are 2-1. Al’s Raiders are 0-3. Janikowski missed that kick, and Jason Campbell was QB in week one loss, and was losing against Rams until Grad cleaned up his mess.
September 29th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Really bench Jano?
September 29th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
In other news.
We have to remember a lot of the players on this team are relatively new. Team chemistry is huge and it take time to gel. Have no fear. We would be 2-1 except for a fluke play. However, we’re 1-2, but with plenty of time to make it back and a weak division.
If nothing else, the Chargers have just been Norved.
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September 29th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Shoot Jano, if it were legal. I think the most Cable could do is bench him, wouldn’t you say? Whatever he does, he needs to keep Al’s scholarships as far away from the field as possible on gameday, unless they’re proving to him they’re on board.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Cable needs to let everyone know it’s HIS team, not Al’s. If Al wants to fire him, fine. He’ll do it anyway. If it’s about money, Cable shouldn’t worry. He’ll land on his feet. From a financial standpoint, Kiffin did. He’s getting paid at USC, regardless of sanctions.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I think Blanda’s death and Jano’s miss will make the Kowski better. He looked up to the guy, and I think he has a burning hawt desire to being a clutch beast now.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
MB, same people who said the president couldn’t win in ‘08 because of his race and name are same people saying he won’t win in ‘12. They’re really in touch with America, obviously.
………………dont put o b a m a back in the white house yet for 2012 i got to give credit where credit is due and the republican plan to destroy unions to get back in power is a solid plan and could work!they are enlisting glen beck to take out the teachers union in the next two years and even though they are wack jobs he does have a lot of followers and could succeed.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Jano looked up to Blanda? lol. Sure. Ever heard of lip service? What was Jano supposed to say when asked what he thought of Blanda? That he’d never heard of him, which is probably the truth? Don’t be so naive.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Cable added a LB to PS? I guess he’s not to concerned about the O-line.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
For all you people who say Jani should be benched, I have to disagree. You give him one more shot, if he misses ne field goals with good weather under 45 yards, then u get rid of him. Fact is Jani is arguably the 2nd best offensive player on the Raiders (behind Lechler of course), and has been since brown, garner, and gannon all left/retired. I won’t lie he has had some bad games in his career..name one kicker who has been in the league for 10 yrs and hasn’t had a bad game? I think as fans we all get overly emotional about things and start saying things sometimes don’t make sense. Sometimes they do, I agree/d with all of u that bruced should b our start for atleast this year, or until cambell proves he’s the better qb. But other times I think our emotional thinkn gets the better of us and we start saying things like. “Stevie brown will singlehandly win this game”, or “bench jano” “mcfadden was a waste of a pick” and 8rr8 if u actually belirve all the “leading economist” your the idiot, let me guess, ur a fox news follower?…sorry got sidetracked back to football and my orignal point Jani being giving one more chance. Some of u will say we can’t afford to lose another game cuz of Jani, I say, how do u know the next kicker won’t screw up either. And how would u feel if Jani gets picked up by a division team and ends up sending us out of the playoff hunt with a 68 yard field goal to end the game? I guess as always time will tell, I hope we keep him for none more game, if he blows it, sign somebody the very next day and get boller out there holding for him instead of lechler. One day somebody is going come in for a block and crush lechler and our best offensive weapon will out for season.
LET’S GO RAIDERS
Raiders-30
Texans-27
Jani hits gw field goal…from 53 yards out into the wind
September 29th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
wetlungz, we can give anyone that one shot. We can put anyone out there, give them one shot, and if they miss, maybe then we can give Jano another chance. Why does he deserve to bat lead off? He just blew a huge game for us. And frankly, in his 10 years here, I can’t see where his ability to win close games for us has ever come to fruition. Just spotty success, and we weren’t competitive for 7 of those 10 years anyway. So, these little opportunities like last week’s game are KEY for Jano. And, he failed. Bench him and bench you as an analyst for your weak case defending him. Beeeaatch.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I know is too early for draft talk, but in the future I hope we get tyrod taylor from vt. He has size, can move like grads and throw the bomb with more accuracy than campbell. I think he’d do well in our offense… Go raiders!!!
September 29th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Tyrod Taylor is the last person I would ever want on this team….
September 29th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
TRG,
How many kickers in the nfl have nailed a 60+ in a game? That’s why u give him another chance, u nless there’s a guy with a 60+ yard leg sitting on his couch waiting for a nfl team to call him id say we give Jani another chance. Also if the raiders actually weree playoff contenders in previous years jani might have had a better chance to make some important field goals as opposed to all the unimportant field goals he’s made. Caqnt blame the kicker for his team not winning games (unless of course he’s lossing ALL those games for u). I have a quesztion for u, if lechler is kicking from the 15 yrd line, with 3 seconds left raiders up 3 and he completely whiifs the ball on his punt, the texans recover the ball and run it in for a td, do u then say bench lechler? Who is either the best or 2nd best punter in nfl history?
September 29th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I’m think until al is gone the raiders shud NOT draft ne qb with nething higher than a 7th rnd pik..
September 29th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
WetLungz-
Jano has not been nearly as consistent as Lechler and they’ve both been with the team for a decade.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I wouldnt have minded Tony Pike in the 6th round last year
September 29th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
The Raiders don’t need a new QB, they need a legitimate offensive line, a legitimate coach, and a legitimate general manager.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
WetLunGz Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
TRG,
How many kickers in the nfl have nailed a 60+ in a game?
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Who cares? This isn’t a Guinnes book of world records circus. It’s football. It’s about winning games. And you can’t win them when your kicker is clearly incapable of making chip shots when down by 1 with the clock expiring.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
# A.B. Paine III Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
The Raiders don’t need a new QB, they need a legitimate offensive line, a legitimate coach, and a legitimate general manager.
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Amen.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
I don’t care if Jano can kick the ball 80 yards. It’s about accuracy and performing under pressure, from all distances, short or long. Heck, there are a lot of people that can kick a football 60 yards. There are retarded people that can do it. But put them in a situation from the 20 yard line in an NFL game with one second on the clock, and they shank it, just like Jano did.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
post 72,exactly what Ive been sayin! Now,that said,Jano should have been KICKING during the PRE-SEASON,in Every game,timing is everything,imo
September 29th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
71 Right on. No more special treatment for him.
Everybody practice with the team. No free pass for anyone.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Here’s an obvious question… how come punters don’t kick field goals??? If Lechler is that good and has that strong of a leg, why doesn’t he attempt to kick FGs as well? It would save us a roster spot and some cash no? just wondering….
September 29th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
-Unemployment up
-Foreclosers up
-Defecits up
-Stock Market = garbage
-Bailouts up
-Corruption up
But the recession is over! LMFAO, good to know.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
You dont bench kickers you cut them or do nothing. There is no roster room to BENCH a kicker..
Derelicts.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
It was 58 yards not 60 correct? But to answer your question I would rather he made the 2 other kicks and missed the 58 yarder. We would have won the game! But I look at things from a logical perspective, sorry.
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WetLunGz Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
TRG,
How many kickers in the nfl have nailed a 60+ in a game? That’s why u give him another chance
September 29th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
MR,..may I offer you some advice?…even though I left Sac, I still want to stick up for you because I do like Sacramento,…I agree with you 100%,..Janikowski cost us that game,…the little Polock put the team in prime position to win,…he was the man,…Janikowski choked, like hes done quite a few times,…but my advice is,…lets put that damn game behind us and beat the Texans,…I will never forgive that Polish Sausage for making us a 1-2 team when we should be 2-1…but lets get over it,..and beat Houston….Im heading to Mont Bleu in the morning to see if I can go back to back on parlay cards,..hit a beauty last sunday,…40 dollar card,..5 team parlay,..1000…sweet….will post my parlay card tomorrow night. MR,..you wanna go to Texans game I have a free ticket for you.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
And if Jason Campbell ever starts another game I wont watch….and that 1 year extension they gave him is meaningless,..that money is only there for him if he is on roster,..and he wont be,…hes done, likely behind Boller already.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Mista brown,
I believe I n the game it was a 58 yarder but I was refering to his kick last year I think where he tied or beat the record for longest game winning fg or whatever it was.
TRGR,
I care because its nice to have a threat of being able to win a game with a 60+ yard kick, somethin g most teasms don’t have. Don’t get me wrong If jani can’t make the the 40 and under kicks he’s worthless, but I try and look at his entire career not just his last game before I make my judgement, and he has made some big game winning fgs for us, as well as missing some, but ever kicker misses some(atleast to my knowledge)
September 29th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Every kicker*
September 29th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
When that Polish Sausage hit that 57 yarder to beat the Jets,…in OT,..that game was tied,..if he misses, game goes on,..this was a chip shot to win it,..and he flat out choked,..period.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Im going in early sunday, I never do, I tailgate til about 1:00,…get in my seats about kickoff,..but the special teamers are first on field,…kickin balls,..stretching,..right in front of me,..I will let that punk have it,…very possible I will be kicked out but will get my moneys worth.,..then go out to parking lot and buy a cheap ticket for 20 bucks and re-enter.
September 29th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
He missed 3 kicks in the first 2 games and then missed 3 more in game 3.
It doesnt get any worse then that. Its despicable he still has a job. I bet all 52 guys well maybe 51 excluding Lechler want to kick his fat a$$.
You have to be in denial or flat out stupid to get Janos back after this one.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
The end.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
we will see who’s stupid at the end of the season, it could very well be me. Luckily the decision isn’t up to me or ne of u, but if they can find somebody with a good leg ta come in I’m sure they will do it. Cable isn’t messing around this yr, he wants to win, and not just cuz his job is on the line. If jani ends up missing another fg or gets cut I will down to all of your genius, until then, I will stay excited for Sunday vs the texans.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I think when they introduce the team sunday, they do either the O or the D,..I think they should introduce the special teams,..let Janikowski get unmercifully boo`d.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
I hope they dont let him attempt a fg this sunday,..and if they get touchdowns, go for 2 point conversions.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Actually they are not looking for a leg to come in. Jano is a 1st round draft pick that is the poster boy for scholarships. So you keep believing they are going to bring in another kicker and I will just have a good laugh at your expense.
You cant find something your not looking for.
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WetLunGz Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
but if they can find somebody with a good leg ta come in I’m sure they will do it.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Stupid drunk kickers!
September 29th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I will say if he misses ne fg on Sunday u have to throw lechler in there atleast once ta see if he can b a 2in1 kicker
September 29th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Lungz,
Here are 3 things you can take to the bank. 100% locks…u ready?
1- There is no search for a kicker at this time.
2- The recession isnt over by a longshot.
3- No game will be soldout in 2010.
Guaranteed!
Thank you,
Goodnight
September 29th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
MB thanx for proving my point for me in post 91
September 29th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
LMAO
Jerry where do you find em?
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# WetLunGz Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I will say if he misses ne fg on Sunday u have to throw lechler in there atleast once ta see if he can b a 2in1 kicker
September 29th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Didn’t that kid during the preseason Kick and punt?
would save alot of payroll.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
problem with the 50+ yard FG attempts is…
when he misses them, we give the other team the ball in great field position…
He’s been a career ‘mental case’ and it hasn’t changed a beat…should have kept Nedney and got a real player w/ that pick.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Jano will not miss another one with the game on the line. We all need to keep faith in him and the team. The game should have never came down to a FG anyways. Had Bruce not had a brain fart at the 1, Murphy been able to finish his breakaway, or Hue not call all the passing plays in the redzone the outcome would have been different. All we need was 2 points to win. Its a long season Nation so we just need to believe this thing is turning around!
September 29th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
– Cable doesn’t seem overly concerned about a Raiders red zone defense which has given up touchdowns seven times in eight possessions.
This is very telling of the kind of loser Cable is. On one end the offense is miserably pathetic in the red zone choking drives with multiple mistakes, and on the other, the defense can’t stop drives inside the red zone. And of course, Cable isn’t concerned.
I also highly doubt that Hue is in control of play=calling, because if he is, then it looks just as unimaginative and predictable as ever, classic Raider playbook, compounded with undisciplined lineman that will predictably jump or hold in crucial moments and particularly in the red zone to kill drives and settle for field goals. Jano hit 3 but missed 3, he should do much better but tends to wear that famous Raider collar tight around his neck.
The defense is playing solid outside the red zone, however as long as there are dummies playing, committing penalties and big plays, they will continue to have problems winning.
Regardless of Seymour and Henderson, the defense has played much better lately. And I also have a feeling that at least with Seymour, he will continue to bag it and just pass go all the way to the bank. I sincerely doubt he has intentions of playing like he is supposed to, having those infamous and mysterious hammie pulls. I hate to think that Seymour is a faker, but mark my words, I really doubt he ever wanted to play in Oakland. I hope he doesn’t end contaminating the rest of the young defense.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
MistaBr0wn Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Lungz,
Here are 3 things you can take to the bank. 100% locks…u ready?
1- There is no search for a kicker at this time. agreed
2- The recession isnt over by a longshot.the stimulus worked recession is over recovery underway.the rest of the country enjoying a recovery california fawked up so now fix your state.
3- No game will be soldout in 2010.
the raiders will win three in a row and you will be begging for tickets
Guaranteed!
Thank you,
Goodnight
September 29th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
i think this team is way better than the previous 6…
what i don’t think is that Janikowski is ANY better,
he’s never really been clutch throughout his career, and is falling apart…rewatch the game and you can see him sweating it on the sideline during the final drive, he looked PATHETIC for a guy w/ 10 yrs experience…
September 29th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Janikowski is a gutless choker,..period.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Here’s the reality of what is coming up:
The Raiders will:
-Lose to Houston (C’mon. Be real. Do you really think they can beat them?)
-Lose to San Diego (they always do. Why should this yr. be any different)
Okay, now your 1-4. Is Cable still coach after that?
I’m tring to find something to be interested in with this team. I guess a coaching change would be fun.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Impending free agent Sebastian Janikowski is likely in line for “a huge raise” from the Raiders, according to beat writer Jerry McDonald.
Sebass is coming off a monster year in which he hit all but three of his 29 field-goal tries, and tied a career high with six FGs of 50+ more yards. Al Davis loves his specialists and may make Janikowski the NFL’s richest kicker
September 29th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Man, life aint nearly as good when thr RAIDERS lose!
And to lose like we did against Tenn back in 2001, or 2002… MISSED Fing FG’s!!!!
I love SeaBass, but please NEVER do the again. We SHOULD be 2-1 and Second place in AFCW!! AAaarrrrgggg!!
2011 NFL draft Pick #1, Stephen Wisniewski
pick 2, Best TRUE DT
pick 3, Man to Man CB! 6′ 200# sub 4.4 speed, loose hips, tough, aggressive, A RAIDER CB!
Pick 4, Pick the Best ROT on the board.
Pick 5, find Millers Spouse! Gotta get Zeek hitched! TE
Pick 6, BEST “inside” OL left on the board. C, LG or RG, Campbell should be playing RT by then, Gallery is just hurt too often. His a BEAST otherwise.
Pick7 Bone Crusher FullBack! Croocket style! 4th n one
??? No prob, Ritichie ahead of Croockett…. BAM..BOOM.. POOP!!
Pick 8, Best avalable Place Kicker. Yes I said it, and it does s$uck to say, we gotta have a #1 kicker to win 10 pluse games.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Cable in my opinion wont make it to the bye.
September 29th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Anything short of Bringing Gruden back…forget it,..the Raiders brass can all go F themselves.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Hmmm Chris Morris signs with Carolina, another example of a player everyone said wouldn’t be in the NFL if Al Davis didn’t have ‘em there. The hits just keep on comin’ just shows how little most of you loud mouths really know.
He was supposed to be a scholarship player like Eugene is said to be. People don’t know their butts from holes in the ground but the pros who d it for a living are stupid. LOL
September 29th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I wouldnt have minded Tony Pike in the 6th round last year
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Yes sir, I said this many a time last off-reason.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I called Gary this morning during the Bruno segment….we spoke of you TJ,…Gary asked if you were still in Mountain View,…he said to call sometime.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
It’d be interesting to see who some of you guys root for every year once the Raiders have shut it down, or rather when u shut it down on them. Sub teams. I usually kind of play it by ear. I’m thinking Bears this year.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
A better question is who do you root against? I’ve enjoyed watching the Chargers choke. I hate Dallas and Pittsburgh too.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
yeah sure Bob thanks!!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
I root for the Raiders only,..only thing I root for with other teams is that their plane crashes. Im real.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
” Its a long season Nation so we just need to believe this thing is turning around!”
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I’ve been a fan for many years and I see no reason whatsoever to believe this team will turn it around. There is no evidence to that. I do see them finding more creative ways to lose each and every week.
This team is 4-12 at best. They’re going nowhere.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
TJ…how bout stoppin by my tailgate sunday?…brian will be there,..lots of food, booze,..beer,..pot…heavy metal…lots of fans…can ya make it?
September 29th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Im only interested in the Cable death watch,….then pray that someone gets to Al and convinces him that Gruden is the only answer to fix this,…if goin 1-15 gets Gruden back Im all for it.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
You know what? Seriously, all I would like to see this year is the Raiders beating San Diego ONE TIME this year. I would accept that as a good year. That’s all I want. Will it happen? Yeah right.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I’ll try Bob…
September 29th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Why do you want Gruden back here?, what makes you think he wants to come back here? He left of his own accord why would he come back?
September 29th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
A lot TJ,…follow the smell of pot and barbeque,..actually that will be most tailgates,…just look for a silver Ford Bronco blarin Black Sabbath.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
I know for a fact Gruden wants to return,..John Vella told me more then once at Rickys.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Somebody tell Al that we’ll all chip in to help pay Gruden’s salary. Then MAYBE we’ll be able to beat SanDiego ONCE!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Al traded Gruden cause he was playing harball over an extension…Gruden didn’t quit, which makes me think he wanted to stay the coach here…
And yeah Johnny, it would be nice to beat SD, and we WILL!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
I will say Gruden never talks bad about Raiders. Somebody was making fun of Davis once and he said” Hey Al Davis knows football, he’s a hall of famer”.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
All I want is Gruden back,…and Bruce Allen for that matter,…bring back the good times,..its been Hell since Jons been gone.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Gruden coming back to be the head coach would be the best thing that happened to the Raiders since we beat Tennessee to go to the Super Bowl back in 2002.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
way too early to push the panic button (P) three game winning streak coming chins up!!!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Playoff Appearances by Team in the 20 years since Free
Agency in 1989.
Pittsburgh 13
Philadelphia 12
Minnesota 11
San Francisco 11
Tennessee 11
Green Bay 11
Indianapolis 11
Dallas 11
New England 10
New York Giants 10
Denver 10
Miami 10
Kansas City 9
Buffalo 9
San Diego 7
Tampa Bay 7
Oakland 6
Seattle 6
New York Jets 6
St Louis 6
Chicago 6
Atlanta 6
Detroit 6
Washington 6
New Orleans 5
Cleveland 3
Arizona 2
Cincinnati 1
September 29th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
It’s obvious Gruden would come back. IF only Al would bury his ego and just do it.
September 29th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Goodnight kell,..sleep tight,…see ya soon.
September 29th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
“Bury his ego”, so you know it’s his ego…lol
Maybe he just doesn’t wnat to do that again. Very simple no ego just not interested.
I don’t want to see Gruden again for very simple reasons, we’ve done it. he’s a great coach but I’d much prefer Jim Harbaugh and I know Mr Davis would as well.
September 29th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Harbaugh seems pretty happy at Stanford and the Universities pockets are deeper than Al’s,
especially w/ his track record of paying coaches…
September 29th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
2010 NFL Week 4: Oakland Raiders vs. Texans Key Match Ups
By Danny OConnor on September 28, 2010 Text Size 5 Comments
The Oakland Raiders (1-2) and the Houston Texans (2-1) are coming off a disappointing week. The Raiders did everything they could to lose to the Cardianls and they barely did, 24-23, on three missed field goals and numerous red zone trips without touchdowns. The Texans are coming off a humbling defeat from their interstate rivals, the Cowboys, in a 27-13 loss for their first loss of the season. Both these teams are still very much alive in the playoff race. But the Texans are in the same division as the Titans and Colts (2-1) and they need to keep up. Meanwhile, the Raiders are two games behind the surprise of the NFL, the 3-0 Chiefs, in the AFC West.
Nnamdi Asomugha vs. Andre Johnson
Nnamdi just went up against the best wide receiver in the NFC, against Larry Fitzgerald, and held him to one catch and a pass interference penalty for 20 yards. Andre Johnson is the biggest threat at wide receiver the Raiders will have to play this season, whether or not he is hurt. The difference between Andre Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald is the man throwing them the ball. Last week, it was Derek Anderson. This week it will be Matt Schuab throwing to Johnson, a much larger challenge for Nnamdi to defend.
Rolando McClain vs. Arian Foster
This is a tale of two rookies with much different paths. Everybody knew when Rolando McClain was drafted but only the die-hard Texans fans knew who Arian Foster was when Houston snagged him. Foster has broken onto the NFL scene, Adrian Peterson style, and is the leading rusher after three weeks. The Raiders look improved in their run defense, but they are still prone to allowing big runs break away. But when the big runs aren’t happening, running backs are getting short yardage. McClain has been at the helm of the improvement and the Raiders will get a test in Arian Foster but the Raiders have dealt with CJ2K and Steven Jackson.
Mario Henderson/Jared Veldheer vs. Mario Williams
The Raiders have been rotating left tackles with Henderson and the rookie Veldheer. Mario Williams had a three sack game two weeks ago and judging by the way the Raiders have blocked lately, he could have a field day chasing around Bruce Gradkowski. Back in 2008, Mario Henderson made a name for himself by controlling Williams in a game where the Raiders upset the Texans ending their four game winning streak and crushing their playoff hopes. Henderson needs to have a repeat performance not only for a Raiders win, but a personal win in a competition with the rookie.
Raiders vs. Refs
The Raiders lead the NFL in penalty yards. But the Raiders never got a call in their favor in week one when the Titans were clearly jumping offsides without any flags being thrown. Last week, there was a questionable pass interference call on rookie Walter McFadden in a game in which the Raiders had more penalty yards than Darren McFadden, who has the third most rushing yards in the NFL, had rushing yards.
My Pick
I pick the Raiders. The Raiders know they should have beaten the Cardinals and they will feed off that in front of their home crowd in Oakland. The Texans honeymoon as the top team in Texas may be ending after losing to the Cowboys last week. I expect the Raiders defense, with Richard Seymour and Rolando McClain, to limit Arian Foster while Darren McFadden rushes for his third straight 100 yard game. After Asomugha shut down Lrry Fitzgerald, I know he can stop Andre Johnson
September 29th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
The genius’s on here never cease to amaze me.Saying they could tell Jano was feeling the pressure before the last FG because he kept wiping the sweat off before the kick.They were in Arizona and the temp. was around 100 degrees,of course he was sweating.
September 29th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Lefty12
You are just beautiful man….lol
September 30th, 2010 at 12:06 am
Raiders need to remember that they knocked Texans out of the playoffs, so they will need to exceed their intensity as their will be some revenge factor coming from Houston.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:08 am
Raiders must remember to stick to the run (and not qb sneaks when they are 1/2 yard from the goal line).
Raiders should have at least 40 carries this Sunday.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 am
The Art Shell thing is exactly why I don’t want to do Gruden part deaux. I’ve seen that movie, seguels rarely equal the original.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:12 am
The Texans beat us the last 2 times we played..
We should want to repay them don’t ya’ think?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Priest,some of the things some of these people write is unbelievable.BTW,I read some of your back and forth comments with some of those who are always here in the afternoon. Why bother? They aren’t interested in discussing the Raiders,all that is important to them is whether or not they are right about certain players.And even if you prove them wrong,they will never admit it,but change the topic or attack you.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:17 am
atching this game again the Wr’s on the Raiders just are beating the crap out of the Cards secondary. I haven’t seen anyone cover us this year. I think we haven’t scratched the surface if we get this Oline solid and the running game revved up right. We should have at least 3-4 bigtime pass plays per game. I mean 50+ yards per game. We have more speed and ability at the WR position than any time in the last 20 years.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Houston is nothing special.Our talent is probably at least equal to theirs.If(a damn big if),if we play a solid game we should win.I hope the crowd backs the team and doesn’t start booing right out of the tunnel.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:21 am
DHB scares the crap out of defenses he’s drawing doubles every time. POnce he really figures out the tricks of the game. He will be flat out lethal.
I would love to hear someone laugh at the Craptree vs DHB comparison now. That bthing lks lopsided the other way at this point.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:23 am
Craptree has no speed and is full of himself. DHB loooks like a comet out there sometimes his speed is ridiculous. I told you guy’s back in March that this kid was going to open some eyes this year. I think he’s done that….
September 30th, 2010 at 12:27 am
I just stay focused on DHB,could care less about Craptree-he is a whiner although it will be nice as DHB progresses and Craptree shows he has probably already hit his peak.I know 1 thing,those that laughed will never come out and admit they were wrong.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:28 am
I know Lefty12 sometimes I do let it get to me. Most times I can ignore it. Today I just felt like giving them a piece of my mind.
I’m not here to really toot my horn I just like talking Raider football. If I really told them some of the things I’ve done they would NEVER in a million years believe them. So I just don’t go there.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:32 am
That’s what bothers me sometimes, they get so self righteous pointing out every time I’m wrong about anything. But NEVER admit the egg on their own faces.
Hey but it is what it is. Who cares!
So what do you think about this game. Would you like to see more Bush or do we go heavy with DMC?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:32 am
# priesttj Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 am
The Art Shell thing is exactly why I don’t want to do Gruden part deaux. I’ve seen that movie, seguels rarely equal the original.
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Shell was fired after missing the playoffs with a team that was considered a Super Bowl contender by most experts.
Gruden was traded just weeks after a horrible officiating call prevented him from being in the AFC championship game.
Your attempts to compare apples to oranges wouldn’t get by the average 10 year old.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:34 am
There are times I’ll come on,comment,and try to discuss football and as soon as I see certain people start to comment I leave,it isn’t worth it.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:38 am
I hear ya’ I spend less time than I used to for the very same reason. It’s just whine cry and whine. With ridiculous statments one right after the other. Almost like a ship of fools.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:39 am
that is a tough one.While I’d like to see more Bush,it is pretty difficult to take the carries away from McFadden.On the other hand,using them both could really wear on the Def.I guess the ideal thing would be to give some of the carries to Bush and get more passes to Dmac,but I really like the idea of Dmac getting 25-30 touches per game-either hand-offs or passes.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:40 am
MR
Listen man I’m not interested in the Gruden debate. He’s a great coach I love ‘em but that was then and this is now……….period
September 30th, 2010 at 12:42 am
What I’m really waiting to see is DHB breaking one of those quick sideline passes.With his size and speed that will be fun to watch when it happens.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:45 am
Yeah that’s why I asked DMC looks special right now. He has really grown up and when he’s in space man the possibilities are outstanding. Really they can’t go to far wrong either way if Bush is Bush. It’s just a different style but DMC is really hot right now. I wouldn’t want to be the one to slow him down.
Anyway I’ll be at the game and man would I love to se us just hit on all cylinders and put a whuppin on them boy’s.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:47 am
I know DHB is going to be something to watch as he gets better he is really scary isn’t he. 6′2″ 220 with world class speed it just a matter of time, he’s going to light some team up bigtime.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:48 am
It looks like the stage is being set to replace CC.The way it usually plays out is a guy is reported to have some undisclosed injury, he is replaced in the lineup,and then he loses his starting job.Seen it happen many times over the years exactly like that.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Crap, it looks like we have a MASH unit going into this game!
The consensus of the bloggers on this page is that we have our hands full and it does not look like this team will be able to pull it off.
I will be there but I do not feel confident. These injuries sound to me like a team that is folding up their tents and getting ready for S.D. Raiders are probably going to get blown out. @#$%^&*!!!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:52 am
what did something happen to CC?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Oh OK! I didn’t see that I skimmed over it man I certainly hope so. He is the one guy that I believe is holding this line back. He’s not a bad player he’s just not a good one either. If BC is ready this line could get much better in a hurry. Maybe not immediately but at this point it’s diminishing returns with CC.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Sir,I hope you don’t carry that attitude into the stadium.The team could use a vociferous crowd behind them.It seems the fans are the ones who have given up and have defeatist attitudes.And to be honest,most fans don’t know nearly as much as they think they do.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:03 am
I agree this team is still gelling and is on the upswing. The AZ game shouldn’t have happened but that has zero bearing on what happens Sunday. They neeed the crowd behind them for the 2 week homestand and we can win both. If we give that running game it’s proper due and play tough defense.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:05 am
I agree he isn’t as bad as most would say he is,but he could easily be improved upon.He is the one guy who doesn’t seem to get any push on running plays.Usually on passing plays he uses his exp. to push his man out and around but doesn’t hold his ground.The one thing I do like though is you very seldom see him get one of those stupid false start penalties.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Well,it’s late.As usual it has been fun,nite.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:14 am
Lefty,
I ALWAYS lose my voice at Raider games. I will be sitting in section 105 row ONE, pounding and yelling like everyone else in that section. The Rams game was awesome. I was yelling BRRUUUCE in the 2nd Q. And DEEEE FENCE!! It took me about 4 days to get my voice back. I will be ready for Sunday. I love this team and I will be there every game but I am just honestly concerned.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:15 am
Nite Left.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:21 am
It’s OK to be concerned I’m concerned to. But what we’re talking about is today’s fans are so quick to booo. There’s no substance there they are way too fickle. I have never boooed the Raiders NEVER!! and I’ve seen it all.
Just go there and support them and you’ll see great things happen. We saw some of the greatest comebacks because we never turned on this team during a game. They had our full support it was like family. Nowadays it’s make me happy, if you don’t you suck!!
And they wonder why the team rarely comes back. Because the fans SUCK!!
September 30th, 2010 at 1:57 am
I believe the raiders are trying to be come a more passing efficient offense that will score at will. Then control the clock with a very effective run game.
September 30th, 2010 at 2:03 am
An priest I’ll be there like normal screaming loud when the d is on the field.
You’re correct the fans need to fill that place every home game
it’s off the hook with just the 30 thousand of us faithfuls
an we know what it’s like when sold out. Like afc champion ship game against the titans. Man we was rockin that nite. More of that will help the d an give them a huge advantage.
September 30th, 2010 at 2:09 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Trade Cable and Jason Cambpell to Stanford for Harbaugh and Luck
Three years from now.
September 30th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Yeah its the fans fault the Raiders have been so bad too many Chucky dolls at the games threw old Al into a rage Gruden made the same mistake Marcus Allen did he became bigger than Al Davis and he can never let that happen.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUT IF YOU DO GO TO GAMES YELL THE WHOLE TIME!
September 30th, 2010 at 5:13 am
TRavis Goethel is this years Nick Miller.
Redzone offense and defense is for the shats, I hope they worked on it all week and continue to as it kinda dictates a win or a loss. Scrap the double pass and 60 yard bombs and figure out a friggin way to take it to paydirt.
September 30th, 2010 at 5:20 am
the raiders are not playing well because they are not eating well,they should eat more OchocincO’s. cereal.
September 30th, 2010 at 5:34 am
lefty12 Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
The genius’s on here never cease to amaze me.Saying they could tell Jano was feeling the pressure before the last FG because he kept wiping the sweat off before the kick.They were in Arizona and the temp. was around 100 degrees,of course he was sweating.
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Lefty,
Indoor stadium, was no more than 72 degrees in there.
September 30th, 2010 at 5:36 am
Is Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith on trade block?
September 27, 2010 by ericschmidt
Filed under Carolina Panthers, Latest News, NFC, NFC South
Let’s face it, at 0-3 the Carolina Panthers aren’t going anywhere this season, so is Panthers WR Steve Smith on the trade block? After three games, the Panthers fleet footed wide receiver only has 11 catches, and with the Panthers starting Jimmy Clausen at quarterback, the prospects for a big year for the wideout are pretty grim. Carolina has committed to a rebuilding program and John Fox is in the final year of his contract, so why not move Smith since there will most likely be a new coaching regime in Carolina next season.
Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer seems to think that the Panthers ought to trade Smith this season and get whatever they can for him. I tend to agree. Smith obviously can still play, but according to Sorensen, Smith is very unhappy where he is at this point in his career and it’s obviously that he could be much more useful someplace else.
September 30th, 2010 at 5:38 am
I have played football outside in snow and I still had sweat dripping. Seabass isnt in the best shape either… fat people sweat man.
September 30th, 2010 at 5:39 am
I would LOVE to have Steve Smith on our team. We should be on the phone offering them a 3rd rd pick right now for him! Those homerun balls that are just missing would be turning into TDs!
September 30th, 2010 at 5:41 am
priesttj Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:21 am
DHB scares the crap out of defenses he’s drawing doubles every time. POnce he really figures out the tricks of the game. He will be flat out lethal.
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I don’t think DHB is quite as good as you think he is. He was single covered many times and still doesn’t get open to make the plays (2 times in a row near the end zone really sticks out to me). He was targeted 11 times and caught three compared to Murphy who was thrown to 7 times and caught 6.
Needless to say there is a large improvement compared to last year, but for his size and speed he should get more seperation and thus catch a higher percentage of his passes.
September 30th, 2010 at 5:43 am
# bcz24 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 5:38 am
I have played football outside in snow and I still had sweat dripping. Seabass isnt in the best shape either… fat people sweat man.
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Yeah, but he’s a kicker….not much runnin’ involved. I actually also noticed he looked nervous as hell like he would’ve bolted if he could’ve. At least that’s how it seemed. Maybe that’s just how he is and he went in there not worrying about his two misses, cool as ice and not feelin’ the pressure and din’t choke at all because of that, but just missed one…
September 30th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Good Morning Nation!
Morning Bcz24, JFB, NMF, Fats…
So our D is ranked tied for 2nd with Green Bay? Let’s see if they can keep it up after this week…and next because even though they lost in Seattle, Rivers threw for almost 500 yards!
September 30th, 2010 at 5:48 am
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith =janikowski and a fourth round pick
September 30th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Trade Chazerella and a 5th for Steve Smith
September 30th, 2010 at 6:11 am
That sounds like a better trade…not giving up on Jano!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 6:13 am
DHB had 11 passes thrown his way, and I can only think of one time when there were 2 defenders around him (the 3rd and long that he caught in some type of zone).
The other 10 times he was single-covered, and he caught 2 of them.
I have been supportitive of DHB, way more so than others on here, and still have hope in him.
But he played like crap on Sunday. Maybe not like crap for DHB, but for a starting NFL WR, that was crap.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:15 am
Sounds like he is “willing” to keep working on his game and improve…hopefully by midseason, he’ll be somewhat dangerous…last season I was shaking my head…after his offseason…and what he has done so far, I still have hope! One day my friend…
September 30th, 2010 at 6:16 am
Agreed JFB… Im also gonna hang myself if he begs for pass interferance 1 more time!
September 30th, 2010 at 6:20 am
On the last PI call, which did look like PI, he completely stopped running on his route, than realized the ball was actually being thrown to him, and he got bailed out by the call.
Imagine if there was no flag and Bruce’s pass ended up overthrown because DHB stopped running on a deep sideline route (in 1-1 coverage) with under two minutes to go in a one point game?
Inexcusable!!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Speaking of interference…???
I never saw it…but that long bomb to Murphy in the 1st qtr…where was Heyward – Bey and what did he do to get that PI?
September 30th, 2010 at 6:23 am
JFB…that is why you said he played like crap…there was a few of them that even the announcers said that it didn’t look like he was running full speed…
September 30th, 2010 at 6:30 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 6:13 am
DHB had 11 passes thrown his way, and I can only think of one time when there were 2 defenders around him (the 3rd and long that he caught in some type of zone).
The other 10 times he was single-covered, and he caught 2 of them.
I have been supportitive of DHB, way more so than others on here, and still have hope in him.
But he played like crap on Sunday. Maybe not like crap for DHB, but for a starting NFL WR, that was crap.
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Agree, he needs to learn how to catch, but Grads also throws a difficult ball to catch at times.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:31 am
The Texans pass defense has been shredded by opposing quarterbacks in the first three weeks, but I’m not sure if it’s a case of them being terrible, or a byproduct of having played three Pro Bowl quarterbacks in Peyton Manning (433 yards, 3 TDs), Donovan McNabb (426 yards, 1 TD) and Tony Romo (284 yards, 2 TDs). They are working in a rookie at one corner and, outside of Mario Williams; their pass rush has been nonexistent. As a result, opponents are producing league high stats against them: 72.8% completion rate, 9.1 YPA, 1,106 passing yards and no INTs. It’s like playing basketball with five year olds. After taking the reins of the Raiders offense from the struggling Jason Campbell, Bruce Gradkowski has breathed some life into the Raiders offense. In three halves of football, he has 417 passing yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs while also getting Darrius Heyward-Bey involved in the offense along with Zach Miller and Louis Murphy. Gradkowski may not look pretty doing it with his funky delivery, but he’s like a pitcher that is wildly effective. More importantly, his teammates and coaches believe in him.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:34 am
After an explosive first game, Arian Foster has come back down to earth a little, posting an impressive 6.2 yards per carry last week vs. Dallas but failing to score for the second week in a row. He’s still gone over 100 yards combined in each game so far this season, but the multiple-TDs we saw in week one haven’t been repeated – last week he gained 17/106/0 rushing and 4/20/0 receiving vs. Dallas.
One item to keep an eye on – Foster was reportedly wearing a big bag of ice on his right shoulder after the game last week and wincing whenever he moved his arm. Keep an eye on his practice participation later in the week to see if the shoulder is still an issue.
The Raiders’ D isn’t particularly strong in this phase of the game, averaging 133 rushing yards allowed per game (24th in the NFL) with three rushing TDs allowed so far this year. Arizona cranked out 26/119/0 rushing vs. Oakland last week; two weeks ago the Rams were held to 21/75/0 rushing (but Steven Jackson had 4/50/0 receiving out of the backfield).
September 30th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Those who did not practice were WR Chaz Schilens (knee), LG Robert Gallery (hamstring), LB Travis Goethel (lower back), Henderson (foot), Seymour (hamstring), S Hiram Eugene (hamstring), CB Chris Johnson (ankle), CB Walter McFadden (hamstring) and WR Louis Murphy (clavicle).
Players listed as limited were G Cooper Carlisle (undisclosed), RG Langston Walker (elbow), CB Jeremy Ware (undisclosed) and TE Zach Miller (undisclosed).
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WOW!
Schilens, Gallery, Goethel and Eugene are probably out.
banged up DT’s against Foster = bad deal
banged up CB’s against Schaub = bad deal
look for a Kelly, Bryant, Alford, Houston rotation at DT and a ShoNasty, Houston, Scott, Wimbley rotation at DE … if Seymour & Henderson can’t go
CJ37, McFadden & Ware banged up means Huff at nickel. Branch & Mitch at safety and even a few reps for Stevie B in dime packages or if the other safeties get torched out there
September 30th, 2010 at 6:36 am
IF Raiders win vs. Houston it will be big. I’m not convinced they will. I’d say they could because the talent is there and overall there is improvement over last year bla-bla, but I fear execution again will lack and the revenge thing Houston brings along (some guy here mentioned it) will make it a tough one for us. And Matt Schaub is a good QB… let’s see… It would be a big win for OAK.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:37 am
i’m glad Tommy Kelly didn’t let those bogus stats go to his head like Kubiak & JFB did
September 30th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Oakland has finally found the Darren McFadden they hoped they were drafting three years ago. He’s currently got 73/345/1 rushing and 10/80/1 receiving to his credit, and has 100 yards combined in each of the first three games. Last week at Arizona he ground out 25/105/1 rushing with 2/17/0 receiving. Though Michael Bush is taking the padding of his ailing thumb this week, the battle for lead back in the stable has been decided in favor of McFadden (Bush managed just 3/13/0 rushing last week in a bit role).
The Texans’ rush D is stubborn this year, averaging just 54.3 yards allowed per game, with three rushing TDs handed over to date. Dallas managed 27/101/1 against them last week, but Washington was held to 17/18/2 two weeks ago. Houston needs to dig in deeper at the goal line, but they haven’t been pushovers in this phase of the game as you can see. Perhaps some of that is also due to their historically horrific pass defense.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:39 am
beating Houston would make up for losing to Arizona imo
2-2 against the Titans, Rams, Cards & Texans is acceptable, but still none too pleasing.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Bruce Gradkowski brought the Raiders to within a short field goal of victory over Arizona last week, passing for 17/34 yielding 255 yards, one TD and one interception. He did all that a quarterback can do to deliver a ‘W’, but Sebastian Janikowski let it slip away. Louis Murphy (six targets for 5/119/0), Darrius Heyward-Bey (11 targets for 3/49/0) and Zach Miller (nine targets for 4/64/1). There is room for improvement in the weeks to come, but the Raiders’ attack was definitely more authoritative and aggressive with Gradkowski under center.
The Texans’ pass D is ranked 32nd in the NFL. They average 366.7 net yards allowed per game, with six passing TDs given up vs. zero interceptions. Though the team does have a middling five sacks so far, this is not a good unit overall. Tony Romo took zero sacks last week (he was hit six times, though) on the way to 23/30 for 284 yards, two TDs and zero interceptions. Donovan McNabb threw for 426 yards and a TD against this group two weeks ago. You get the picture. This is a great passing matchup for Gradkowski and company.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:43 am
The Texans’ rush D is stubborn this year, averaging just 54.3 yards allowed per game, with three rushing TDs handed over to date.
Perhaps some of that is also due to their historically horrific pass defense.
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G123
i wouldn’t say “some of that” … I’d say MOST of that
we can run all over the Texans with a balanced offense.
DMAC will get his this Sunday, trust me.
I’m not convinced Bruce can repeat his miracle game against the Steelers last year, but this would certainly be the game to do just that.
Facing the worst pass def in football with the home crowd chanting his name “BBBBBRRRRUUUUCCCCEEE”
September 30th, 2010 at 6:44 am
The Cowboys cooled off Matt Schaub last week, limiting him to 23/32 for 241 yards, one TD and two interceptions. Andre Johnson fought through his sore ankle to lead the team in receiving (seven targets for 4/64/0), but wasn’t at the top of his game (and was visibly limping in the locker room after the contest). Jacoby Jones (five for 5/51/0), Kevin Walter (four for 3/34/1) and Owen Daniels (6 for 3/27/0) rounded out the top four receivers last week, closely followed by Arian Foster (five for 4/20/0). To date, Schaub is 70/101 for 845 yards, five TDs and four interceptions.
The Raiders’ pass D is among the best in the NFL, currently averaging just 127.7 net yards allowed per game (2nd in the NFL). They have coughed up six passing scores, though, with two interceptions and seven sacks generated to date. They cover people well, but don’t create turnovers despite good pass rush pressure. Derek Anderson managed 12/26 for 108 net yards, two TDs and one interception vs. Oakland last week; Sam Bradford had 14/25 for 135 net yards, two TDs and one interception two weeks ago.
Schaub and company are playing at a high level, but Andre Johnson is banged up and the Black Hole is a tough venue to visit. The Raiders’ pass D is stingy, too – advantage, Oakland
September 30th, 2010 at 6:47 am
if Michael Huff is in the slot, he’ll be facing either Kevin Walter or Jacoby Jones all game long.
what a match-up! that should be fun to watch, especially since #24 begged to play some corner in camp to get Mitch on the field – he gets his wish
Raider O thought this would be the best way to use Huff Daddy too … interesting
September 30th, 2010 at 6:50 am
I’m worried about Louis Murphy though…
On that long reception in the 2nd half, it appeared that he was in some pain……He landed hard and just an educated guess, but it appeared to me as though he were favoring his shoulder/arm as he was walking to the sideline. What did you all see? Any updates?
September 30th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Cushing is suspended, so the Raiders only have to account for 2 players on that Texans defense – Mario Williams & DeMeco Ryans
September 30th, 2010 at 6:51 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 6:47 am
if Michael Huff is in the slot, he’ll be facing either Kevin Walter or Jacoby Jones all game long.
what a match-up! that should be fun to watch, especially since #24 begged to play some corner in camp to get Mitch on the field – he gets his wish
Raider O thought this would be the best way to use Huff Daddy too … interesting
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If that is the case, I am so starting Kevin Walter on my fantasy team!
September 30th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Got to go to work, bbl
September 30th, 2010 at 6:53 am
G123,
the Texans have an awful secondary…
it doesn’t matter if we have Murphy or Nick Miller out there!
Grads just has to be accurate and put our guys in a position to make plays
Heyward-Bey, Higgins & Ford = good enough to get it done this week if Murph can’t go
McFadden, Bush, Reece & ZMiller are also weapons in the passing game.
September 30th, 2010 at 6:57 am
If that is the case, I am so starting Kevin Walter on my fantasy team!
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Huff is the 2nd best cover guy on this team. He’ll blanket anyone in the slot.
Routt against Kevin Walter is questionable too.
Depends on which Routt shows up!
the guy who has several penalties and blows an assignment for a long TD pass or the guy who shuts his man down all game and gets an INT?
Routt has potential to be great or suck. there is no in between with this guy
September 30th, 2010 at 7:00 am
guest123 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 6:50 am
I’m worried about Louis Murphy though…
On that long reception in the 2nd half, it appeared that he was in some pain……He landed hard and just an educated guess, but it appeared to me as though he were favoring his shoulder/arm as he was walking to the sideline. What did you all see? Any updates?
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Murph has a bruised Clavical
September 30th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Murphy has been diagnosed with a bruised clavicle, Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Murphy was held out of practice on Wednesday, but the injury is not considered serious. Expect him to suit up for Sunday’s game against the Texans.
Published: Wednesday, Sep 29 at 9:06pm by ROTOWIRE
September 30th, 2010 at 7:01 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfw5oBuS7v4&feature=related
Nice clip of George Blanda arriving for gameday smoking
R.I.P George
September 30th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Good morning all, beautiful rainy day in Manhattan!
Again, watch how they shake up Schaub on Sunday, guaranteed.
Bey is going to break out against a weak secondary.
Redzone will be the key without a doubt.
Keep Williams out of the backfield, have Bruce roll out where he is very effective.
The key will be the offense, I am sure the Raiders D provided we get the necessary pressure will keep us in the game.
Thoughts?
September 30th, 2010 at 7:11 am
I am sure the Raiders D provided we get the necessary pressure will keep us in the game.
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El, the Raiders might have the best natural pass rushers in football, but what does that matter when you’re giving up 133 rushing yards per game and facing the NFL’s leader in rushing yards ???
with DT’s that are banged up!
thats the biggest concern in my book – not Schaub & AJ having a field day against our secondary …
but you’re right, if the Texans are stupid enough to go pass happy we’ll win this game by 10 or 14 easy
September 30th, 2010 at 7:20 am
We are definitely a work in progress, I expect to win the losses are eat you up, but we are close I am also willing to stay the course. The one thing is our drafting is better so changes are happening before our very eyes.
For sunday I agree with seymour hurting and henderson in the same boat it does become an issue, but honestly we should blitz Wimbley more, no reason not to. I will love a corner blitz also. Schaub is a good qb, but he is no Manning ( not many are ) we need to be more craetive defensively and utilize the speed.
September 30th, 2010 at 7:21 am
All I know is that…we can beat these guys but that depends on which Raider team shows up! Anyone is beatable this year…well, Pitt is kinda scary…but…
September 30th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Frustrating to be on the East Coast and a Raider fan, can’t talk to anyone objectively except my buddy who works in the NFL head office, he is Steeler fan and quite happy obviously!
September 30th, 2010 at 7:38 am
I expect the Texans to do the ol Denver routine on us.
Hammer away with the runs until they can break one going against the grain. Play action deep sideline. Short crossing routes.
Cable knows the ZBS and will hopefully be able to get with Marshall and figure out the best way to stop it.
September 30th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Bend don’t break on D.
Keep doing what we’re doin g between the 20s on O, cash in on red zone trips.
September 30th, 2010 at 7:45 am
BLITZ x 10+
September 30th, 2010 at 7:46 am
good morning raider nation!
September 30th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Listen we cash in redzone wise we win, pure and simple. It is a tough challenge to get to that point, it will happen.
September 30th, 2010 at 7:50 am
I think we’ll see alot of 3-4 D this Sunday!
September 30th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Not on a regular basis. I know Gradkowski likes and admires Gannon, but that’s frowned upon these days in Alameda
September 30th, 2010 at 8:00 am
I think we’ll see alot of 3-4 D this Sunday!
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ray, how effective would a 3 man line of Houston-Kelly-ShoNasty be?
I guess it doesn’t make a difference whether Scott plays at WLB or DE.
Just means we’re trying to avoid playing Bryant or Alford at DT
Groves-McClain-Wimbley-Scott LB corps looks good imo
September 30th, 2010 at 8:00 am
What’s the big deal?? Al needs to get over it!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:04 am
rr, there are concerns on the line…they need to change it up a little, give them some different looks.
Groves, Mcclain, Wimbley, and Scott….I like that!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:05 am
I honesly wouldn’t mind seeing Houston at DT full-time on Sunday next to TK …
ShoNasty & Wimbley on the ends
Scott & Howard to share that OLB spot, Scott in when we’re going to blitz
that might get it done against Foster!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Some people make no sense. Janikowski has missed some kicks, but he has made many more. Over the last decade he has been one of the best kickers in the league. News flash most kickers are not very good that is why there is such high turn over at this spot around the nfl. Janikowski is easily in the top 3-4 kickers in the game. Also his value on kick offs is an incredible weapon, lots of touch backs. Ask yourself if we did cut sebass, who replaces him? There are no unemployed kickers that are worth anything, this is why you still have kickers in their 40’s that cant kick the ball 35 yards still in the league! Cut seabass?!?!? Dumbest thing i have ever read on this board.
3-4 defense?!?! How, we play a base 4-3, we run an elephant package, maybe 2-3 snaps a game you find us in a 3-4 look. Again if you know football you know you cant just suddenly change defensive philosophy! Players must learn how to play that scheme, that can take a full season or more, ask the clevepand browns! Also you need playets with a specialized skill set, most of our guys are 4-3 defenders. Come on people study up a little before you post!
Face it the texans are better than us, they would need to do a full face plant for us to beat them. Our team now needs to play our young guys & live with thier mistakes. This way as they grow they can hit the ground running next year. Case & point DHB & murphy, epic struggles last year, got game reps, this year they are a pro wide out duo! Get b campbell in now!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:19 am
I hope Garbagekowski proves me wrong and leads us to victory over the Texans…that being said:
Texans 38 Raiders 17.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Janikowski has missed some kicks, but he has made many more. Over the last decade he has been one of the best kickers in the league. News flash most kickers are not very good that is why there is such high turn over at this spot around the nfl. Janikowski is easily in the top 3-4 kickers in the game. Also his value on kick offs is an incredible weapon, lots of touch backs. Ask yourself if we did cut sebass, who replaces him? There are no unemployed kickers that are worth anything, this is why you still have kickers in their 40’s that cant kick the ball 35 yards still in the league! Cut seabass?!?!? Dumbest thing i have ever read on this board.
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Mistic, Seabass is the Raiders all-time leader in scoring
whether thats through his own ability or an Al Davis Scholarship program .. still an incredible accomplishment
September 30th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Janikowski is the least of our promlems.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Or PROBLEMS lol
September 30th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Over the last decade he has been one of the best kickers in the league. News flash most kickers are not very good that is why there is such high turn over at this spot around the nfl. Janikowski is easily in the top 3-4 kickers in the game.
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Laughable.
In 10 years Sebastian Janikowski has placed in the “top 3-4″ as far as percentage goes exactly once.
On the flip-side he has placed in the bottom 3-4, three times.
Sebastian has had one really good year (last year; contract year) a couple pretty good years, a couple average years, and about 3 terrible years (with this looking like #4).
Garrett Hartley, who has just as many touchbacks as Seabass and just made some huge kicks to win a SB, is off to a bad start, and they already brought in another kicker.
Why not bring back Swayze, and put some pressure on Seabass? He has stunk under pressure at times, so he needs to sink or swim at this point.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:24 am
3-4 defense?!?! How, we play a base 4-3, we run an elephant package, maybe 2-3 snaps a game you find us in a 3-4 look. Again if you know football you know you cant just suddenly change defensive philosophy! Players must learn how to play that scheme, that can take a full season or more, ask the clevepand browns! Also you need playets with a specialized skill set, most of our guys are 4-3 defenders. Come on people study up a little before you post!
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according to Nnamdi21 we ran a 3-4 on occasion last year. he did the film study (still has last years Raider games on DVR?)
4-3 base, but 3-4 every so often
I question whether or not Tommy Kelly can occupy 2 blocks on a consistant basis seeing how Seymour is doubled and TK can’t seem to wreak havoc with 1 guy to beat up on … but I guess the addition of McClain makes all the difference in Run D no matter who suits up on the D-Line, right fellas?
September 30th, 2010 at 8:27 am
I would think we would focus on getting better at LT, C, RG, RT, NT, CB, WR, FB, special teams coverage and returns, and HC before we started worrying about Jano. He isn’t perfect, but he isn’t so bad that he is holding us back.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:27 am
JFB, according to Seabass himself … he’ll only cost us a football game once every 10 years, so that should be the last time we’ll call for his head until retirement
satisfied?
September 30th, 2010 at 8:27 am
It seems that the majority of the time we switch into a 3-4 is for passing downs. Fits our personnel better.
A 3-4 of Houston-TK-Shonasty; Scott-Wimbley-Mclain-Groves, might give up an average of 15 yards per carry.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:28 am
I would think we would focus on getting better at LT, C, RG, RT, NT, CB, WR, FB, special teams coverage and returns, and HC
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Dakota, funny
isn’t that what we said ALL offseason?
September 30th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Yes, I believe we mentioned that a time or two.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:31 am
A 3-4 of Houston-TK-Shonasty; Scott-Wimbley-Mclain-Groves, might give up an average of 15 yards per carry.
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come on bro. you can’t be serious
15ypc with RoBeast back there?
he’s the best MLB to come out since Patrick Willis and a sure fire DROY candidate
if ROMAC needed solid DT’s in front of him, don’t you think Davis & Cable would have drafted somebody, picked up a free agent or traded for one?
starters = Kelly & Seymour. get over it!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:38 am
McClain would be the only shot to stop a run with that configuration.
Groves-Scott = trash against the run
Wimbley-TK = often times trash against the run
Houston-Shonasty = solid against the run.
McClain = Beast!!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Raise your hand if you believe our current defensive rankings will hold up during the course of the season! Or even remain close to where they currently are!
My hand is not up.
Anyone else?
September 30th, 2010 at 8:43 am
I think our pass D will remain up there. As long as teams can effectively run why would they pass?
September 30th, 2010 at 8:44 am
We will not finish top 3, but after pounding the Chiefs and Broncos four times this year, I think we can stay in the top 12.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:45 am
As long as teams can effectively run why would they pass?
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BCZ, so we actually agree on something ???
waaaaaahooooo!
you took your vitamins this morning, didn’t you?
September 30th, 2010 at 8:46 am
after pounding the Chiefs and Broncos four times this year
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WOW
Kool-Aid overflow from New Mexico!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 8:44 am
We will not finish top 3, but after pounding the Chiefs and Broncos four times this year, I think we can stay in the top 12.
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Lol, beating the Chiefs and Broncos 4 times in one year would make me smile even if we didn’t win one other game all season! When was the last time we swept both the Broncos and Chiefs?
September 30th, 2010 at 8:48 am
I only disagree with you when your wrong… I dont do it just to be difficult.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Even if we don’t beat the Chiefs and Broncos all 4 times, I wouldn’t be suprised if any team (including us) barely reached 20 points in any of those 4 contests.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Good morning to all me dear friends in here,…Im on my hop skip and jump to Mont Bleu,…now that I live in Gods country full time its only 15 minutes to the old Caesars…Mont Bleu is ok, has a cool night club, but I miss the old look…anyway I cant post my parlay card until tonight,..however I have the lock of the weekend,…lay the 8.5 and take San Diego,…the Chargers will show the NFL world what Az is really like,…they wont toy with them and act silly like Chokeland did,..they will win by huge margin,..that 8.5 is a joke and Nevada knows not a single person will take AZ and the points,…..that game is a friggin lock…I would like to put the Faiders on my card today, but wont, 4.5 isnt near enough,..I took them last week and won my card as you all know…Chokeland loses this one badly and the better bet is Cable being fired prior to the Charger game,…and it wont be Hue taking over,..it will be whomever takes the job, Hue wont.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Well there you have it folks….Bob has spoken, we can all go home now.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:53 am
I only disagree with you when your wrong
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predictions and projections about a certain players year or career can be wrong in a matter of 3 games?
seems more like opinion and/or spin from BOTH parties
September 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Man, KC is really the only teams that OWNS us…that horrible run in the 1990s that I call the curse of Marcus Allen really did us in.
we are 45-52-2 against KC.
September 30th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Nope. Your wrong. I looked up in my 2030 Sports Almanac… actually clearly states “RaiderRockstar is wrong” on page 855…
September 30th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Top 12 Defense!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Hey, now that LT is gone maybe we can break the Chargers death grip over us. I will be just as happy at 6-10 with a win over the bolts as I would be at 8-8 and getting swept by them… again
September 30th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Found it:
1988
We went 7-9 but
Beat Denver 30-27 & 21-20
Beat KC 27-17 & 17-10
GREAT YEAR!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Sorry, forgot to post my score prediction for sunday…
Houston 45
Chokeland 10
Im as real as it gets.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:03 am
I looked up in my 2030 Sports Almanac… actually clearly states “RaiderRockstar is wrong” on page 855
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LOL!
BCZ made a funny?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:04 am
I’m often asked “How’s your day going” and my usual reply is “GOOD”.
This blog has some doom and gloom that is unbelieveable.
Ok, guys, what teams have the perfect team, QB, WR’S and GM and owner.
Your right, is not for me to tell you, what you can or can’t sa., I respect them all, but after awhile, you guys become a bunch of cackling ol ladies in here just preaching to the choir.
So you’ve beat up Jano, Campbell ,DHB, Davis, our DT’s and so far, for the last three weeks DMAC has escaped the prickly adjectives that usually follow him.
I’m saying look, at the big picture and enjoy football, it’s will never be any worse than it is now.
You can continue to bleed all you want, nothing will change, until the players chose to turn this around, no position players can do it alone, and no one player is at fault.
As with Jordan and Kobe, their talents unquestioned, but they needed all the other players to play their role and play hard to be successful, it just works out that way.
Love you guys, just keepin it real.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Holy Schyt!
We also beat SD both times in 1988!
24-13 & 13-3
So we only won one non divisional game that year….are you ready for this?
Raiders 9 49ers 3
LMAO!
Seattle swept us though
September 30th, 2010 at 9:05 am
now that LT is gone maybe we can break the Chargers death grip over us.
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no Jamal Williams either!
and I know Vincent Jackson hasn’t been there as long as those other guys, but he’s a good player and it looks like he’ll miss the first game against us
September 30th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Dell,
I think we can win 6 games this year….how is that for being positive?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:07 am
As with Jordan and Kobe, their talents unquestioned
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Ahem. excuse me Dell, but I questioned that choker Kobe in the Finals!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:09 am
I think I take a 24-23 missed Seabass chippy loss much harder than a 34-13 loss.
We just haven’t been in many positions to win games over the years, so when we have one, we need to win it.
Last Sunday was a knife-twisting in the wound type of loss. About as bad as opening night last year.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Dakota Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Dell,
I think we can win 6 games this year….how is that for being positive?
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Dakota
You get blamed in here for being to critical, yet you have that right.
Many of your points are on target, I just can’t see blaming only a few for so many others.
The team will only go so far as a team, one player in a sport, with eleven on the field, cant be the only problem.
Football is a difficult sport, for many reasons, winning is more between they ears, than many of you think.
Until these current core players pay attention to details, this record wil continue until further notice.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Ok, guys, what teams have the perfect team, QB, WR’S and GM and owner.
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Indy and NE
September 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
the Raiders losing to the Cardinals with Derek Anderson at QB, 3 banged up WR’s, RB Wells first game back from injury coming off of a 41-7 rout by the Falcons … who lost Dansby & Rolle in the offseason
would be sort of like the Lakers losing to the Nets before they acquired Carmelo Anthony!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:16 am
3-4 defense?!?! How, we play a base 4-3, we run an elephant package, maybe 2-3 snaps a game you find us in a 3-4 look. Again if you know football you know you cant just suddenly change defensive philosophy! Players must learn how to play that scheme, that can take a full season or more, ask the clevepand browns! Also you need playets with a specialized skill set, most of our guys are 4-3 defenders. Come on people study up a little before you post!
Face it the texans are better than us, they would need to do a full face plant for us to beat them. Our team now needs to play our young guys & live with thier mistakes. This way as they grow they can hit the ground running next year. Case & point DHB & murphy, epic struggles last year, got game reps, this year they are a pro wide out duo! Get b campbell in now!
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This is what OTAs are for. You can install different looks. There are plenty of teams that have hybrid defenses.
As far as ‘oh the Texans are better and we can’t beat them unless they don’t show up?’
What??????
C’mon man.
Ridiculous. If the Giants said, oh the Patriots are better, we might as well play our backups so they can develop and get better for next season, they would not have wona Super Bowl.
Any. Given. Sunday.
Upsets happen, and dude, this would not be much of an upset.
Lol, wow.
And as a matter of fact, I think Kelly is best suited as a 34 DE, so is Seymour and Henderson (who turned down KC cause he didn’t want to play nose in a 34) our LBs are all 34 guys. We’re missing the NT.
We could very, very easily be a 34 team.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Ahem. excuse me Dell, but I questioned that choker Kobe in the Finals!
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RRS
You can either hate Kobe or Love him, his presence is on the mind of those players on the court. They will always be, due to his ability to get others involved or at any time take over a game.
Jordan was the same way, and a tad better, yet no championship could have been won, with Jordan, unless those other four guys played their role and set aside their egos for a championship.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Indy and NE
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Green Bay aint too shabby either.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:17 am
I think we can win 6 games this year….how is that for being positive?
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Dakota, you basically just said the the Raiders will win more games this year than they have in the past 7 years and Dell still isn’t satisfied!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Cardinals had 70,000 people there for a home-opener, and was a playoff team last year, and almost the Super Bowl winners two years ago.
Hardly the New Jersey Nets Rockstar. Hell, they may be a playoff team this year!!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Dakota Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Ok, guys, what teams have the perfect team, QB, WR’S and GM and owner.
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Indy and NE
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Dakota
That’s your two teams that you believe are the standard bearers in this league.
I guess the league has many problems, were are the other 30?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Does JLH have a catch this year??
Another wasted roster spot.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Dakota,
When were in LA, we used to be KC’s biatch for a long time when Marty ran KC. Then Shanahan came along and owned us. Then back to SD with Marty Ball. Since 1983, I have always remembered one AFC West team owning us.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:21 am
they may be a playoff team this year!!
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hard to believe that Seattle & Arizona are both 2-1 and SF is 0-3 at this point, isn’t it?
even the Rams have a win!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:21 am
September 30th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Dakota Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Dell,
I think we can win 6 games this year….how is that for being positive?
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Dakota
You get blamed in here for being to critical, yet you have that right.
Many of your points are on target, I just can’t see blaming only a few for so many others.
The team will only go so far as a team, one player in a sport, with eleven on the field, cant be the only problem.
Football is a difficult sport, for many reasons, winning is more between they ears, than many of you think.
Until these current core players pay attention to details, this record wil continue until further notice.
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Dell,
I direct my criticism at the HC, GM and QB, with a few scattered shots at the o-line and DC. I spread the blame around a little, but ultimately I believe that the two most influential positions on an NFL team are the HC and the GM. One of two things has to be happening with this team. Either the GM is not getting the talent we need (I see gaping holes at LT, C, RG, RT, FB, & QB) or the coach isn’t getting the most out of the players (Cable has been blown out many times and rarely get the team ready to play). In our case I believe it is a combination of both a poor GM and a bad coaching staff.
Obviously Al isn’t going anywhere, so our only hope is to get competent coaching. That is why I am so vocal against Cable & company.
I don’t see another solution.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Does JLH have a catch this year??
Another wasted roster spot.
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our best PR in the last 10 years certainly has a roster spot locked down
that idiot Gradkowski threw how many balls to DHB?
I’m sure a few of those could have went to Higgins, but Grads would rather build the Decoy’s confidence than win football games. it is what it is – not JLH’s fault!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Morning Peoples!
No Hendu + No Seymour= TROUBLE!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
aig-raiders Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Dakota,
When were in LA, we used to be KC’s biatch for a long time when Marty ran KC. Then Shanahan came along and owned us. Then back to SD with Marty Ball. Since 1983, I have always remembered one AFC West team owning us.
__________________
You have to rule your neighborhood before you can be considered king of the town.
God I remember the year we beat the Broncos twice, once at the end of the season, and then beat them in the playoffs too. THAT WAS FAWKING AWESOME!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
No Hendu + No Seymour= TROUBLE!
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Raider O & SeyGlenn will log in later this afternoon.
don’t panic!
Chaz will be ready by Week 16
September 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
our best PR in the last 10 years certainly has a roster spot locked down
overstatement. If he’s the best, why do they keep trying other guys at that spot. He had one good year in 08 and has been a shadow of himself since.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Darrius Heyward-Bey leads the Raiders with 26 targets through three games.
Unlike Heyward-Bey’s rookie year, he’s actually a threat to makes plays this season. That is opening things up for Louis Murphy and Zach Miller. But with a meager 38 percent catch rate, DHB is still not a real fantasy option. He still struggles with separation and drops.
Source: Contra Costa Times
September 30th, 2010 at 9:30 am
our best PR in the last 10 years certainly has a roster spot locked down
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One good year returning punts, and going on 3 years of worthlessness otherwise. I wouldn’t even put him ahead of Phil Buchanan.
How many times was he even on the field in offense? Honestly, I don’t even know if he played 10 plays offensively.
It was tons of two wide sets, so either DHB, Murhpy or Miller were getting the ball.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle predicts that Chaz Schilens (knee, foot) will return in Week 7.
The Raiders’ bye isn’t until Week 10, so they don’t really have that to work around. Schilens still hasn’t resumed practicing, and Tafur predicts he’ll come off the bench when he returns. Schilens would at least be an upgrade at third receiver. Johnnie Lee Higgins is currently filling the role.
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
September 30th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Podunkian,
I log in when I feel like it!
Get your purse ready. You are on thin ice. Just like Cable!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Coach Tom Cable revealed that Louis Murphy missed Wednesday’s practice with a “bruised clavicle.”
“Nothing serious,” Cable assured. Oakland is secretive about injuries, but this one doesn’t sound at all concerning. Murphy figures to practice Thursday.
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
September 30th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Dakota,
yes I remember that year and that game. I think Jay Shroeder was our QB during that time. He was awful. But it was during that same period that KC and Marty Ball used to whip us. I hated KC during that time and felt bad for Denver. Then I started hating Denver when Ratface got there.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Whats the clavicle?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:33 am
clavicle is your collarbone more or less
September 30th, 2010 at 9:33 am
I would love it if McFadden could be used like the Titan’s Chris Johnson on Sunday against the Texans.
Check this series from Sunday:
1-10-TEN 43 (14:06) 28-C.Johnson right tackle to TEN 46 for 3 yards
2-7-TEN 46 (13:37) 28-C.Johnson left tackle to NYG 42 for 12 yards
1-10-NYG 42 (13:11) 28-C.Johnson right guard to NYG 39 for 3 yards
2-7-NYG 39 (12:30) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington to NYG 22 for 17 yards
1-10-NYG 22 (11:57) 28-C.Johnson left tackle to NYG 16 for 6 yards
2-4-NYG 16 (11:19) 28-C.Johnson right end to NYG 10 for 6 yards
1-10-NYG 10 (10:45) 28-C.Johnson right tackle to NYG 8 for 2 yards
2-8-NYG 8 (10:09) 10-V.Young pass incomplete short right to 12-J.Gage. PENALTY on NYG-24-T.Thomas, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at NYG 8 – No Play.
1-3-NYG 3 (9:58) 28-C.Johnson up the middle to NYG 2 for 1 yard
2-2-NYG 2 (9:28) 28-C.Johnson left tackle to NYG 1 for 1 yard
3-1-NYG 1 (8:49) 28-C.Johnson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN
September 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Dell,
Are you feeling/ doing better, or are you still a Sassy Preppie?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
overstatement. If he’s the best, why do they keep trying other guys at that spot.
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I said punt returner.
when has JLH ever been our primary kick returner?
maybe he should be
good grief. we even tried Rankin, Russell, Holland and Reece last year!
why do you think Jacoby Ford was drafted?
and this year he even had competition from Figurs, Cartwright and NMiller…
Who was competing with JLH? anybody?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Whats the clavicle?
++++++++++++++++
Didn’t take health class?
just kidding
September 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
No. I actually didn’t.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Raider O Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Dell,
Are you feeling/ doing better, or are you still a Sassy Preppie?
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Raider O
Doing well.
Please define for me Sassy Preppie?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:38 am
How many times was he even on the field in offense?
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you expect to run 3 WR sets and a TE with a crappy o-line?
are you trying to get Grads killed out there?
If DHB can’t catch the flu and Murph is banged up … why shouldn’t JLH be out there? all the kid does is make plays
Al Davis wants the youngsters to develop. plain & simple. thats why the Walrus was saddled with rookies last year too!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:38 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle predicts that Chaz Schilens (knee, foot) will return in Week 7.
The Raiders’ bye isn’t until Week 10, so they don’t really have that to work around. Schilens still hasn’t resumed practicing, and Tafur predicts he’ll come off the bench when he returns. Schilens would at least be an upgrade at third receiver. Johnnie Lee Higgins is currently filling the role.
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
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Can Chaz Illins make it through an entire game without another owwie?
September 30th, 2010 at 9:39 am
LOL @ G123
“Chaz Illins”
September 30th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I gotta find where it was reported, RRS, but JLH’s job is not safe and one year after his great season, Cable was saying we needed more from him.
Can you really say what you did with a straight face after what JLH gave us on PR last year?
Yikes.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Roto: Though he remains optimistic about playing in Week 4, Andre Johnson admitted Wednesday that his high ankle sprain is “more sore” this week than last after aggravating the injury in Week 3.
We’re starting to get the sense that Johnson won’t play against the Raiders, which might be the best move for all parties. The Texans can win at Oakland with a run-first approach, and Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter at wide receiver. “They’re pretty nagging,” said Johnson of high ankle sprains. “It’s something that’s going to bother me until it just fully heals.”
September 30th, 2010 at 9:42 am
JLH = out of the league in 3 years
September 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
JLH’s job is not safe
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LA, just admit that your a hater and move on
Higgins is our 3rd receiver and punt returner
his job is safer than Ford, NMiller, Myers, Bennett, Cartwright, Cable, half the O-Line and half the secondary at this point
September 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
JLH = out of the league next year
September 30th, 2010 at 9:45 am
JLH = out of the league in 3 years
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McClain = out of the league in 4 years
September 30th, 2010 at 9:46 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Coach Tom Cable revealed that Louis Murphy missed Wednesday’s practice with a “bruised clavicle.”
“Nothing serious,” Cable assured. Oakland is secretive about injuries, but this one doesn’t sound at all concerning. Murphy figures to practice Thursday.
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
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Knowing how the Raider’s report injuries, Murphy will be back after week 10.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:47 am
RR I was on board with JLH until last week. He lost me with that performance as did Seabass.
Done with:
-Cable
-Schilens
-JLH
-Seabass
-Satele
-Walker
-Fargas (just for good measure)
H Jackson is on thin ice and close to being added to the list if he doesn’t pull his head out, ditto for Gallery if he pulls his hammy 1 more time.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Dell,
I’m glad you are doing well. I have a few questions about finance, but I will ask you later, but I will ask you later (I don’t have time today).
Sassy Preppie: Mich loyalist, think he/she is cool, they think they know a lot (they don’t know much), and try to be funny or cool.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
don’t worry fellas.
JLH is only making 550k this year and he’s a free agent next year!
I’m sure he’s ready to get out of Oakland like Asomugha, Huff, Seymour, McFadden and the other winners
September 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Raider O: I think Dell is cool, he knows a lot and has a sense of humor
hope he’s not a Mich loyalist though!
especially since you and Dakota have ‘operation neutered wolverine’ in your sights …
September 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
McClain = out of the league in 4 years
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LMAO….I’ll give you 200-1 odds, you want to bet?
Just admit it, you are openly rooting for him to fail aren’t you? It would be a great day in Raider Rockstar’s world if we could give up 220 yards rushing in loss, so you can come in here on Monday and say, “Nanana nah nah…..I told you!!”
Pathetic. He will make multiple Pro Bowls in his career, and has already improved our run D. Announcers around the league rave about him.
But Rockstar openly pined for Dan Williams in the draft, made his point about Kirk Morrison, and now hopes on a weekly basis that he can be right about at all.
Very disappointed in you.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Dell,
I forgot to add that a Sassy Preppie lacks Logic!
LOL
September 30th, 2010 at 9:52 am
What other winners?
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RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I’m sure he’s ready to get out of Oakland like Asomugha, Huff, Seymour, McFadden and the other winners
September 30th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Raider O Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Dell,
I’m glad you are doing well. I have a few questions about finance, but I will ask you later, but I will ask you later (I don’t have time today).
Sassy Preppie: Mich loyalist, think he/she is cool, they think they know a lot (they don’t know much), and try to be funny or cool.
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Raider O
As far as any question about finance, anytime.
Your definition of Sassy Preppie, is a definition of most people in the North East part of the US.
I’m by far, not near or close, to that type of person.
Must be an elite, to have that persona.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Raider O: I think Dell is cool, he knows a lot and has a sense of humor
hope he’s not a Mich loyalist though!
especially since you and Dakota have ‘operation neutered wolverine’ in your sights …
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Collateral damage is an acceptable risk of Operation Neutered Wolverine.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:53 am
seriously guys a 3-4 as our primary scheme?!?! for 1 game???! I know that we go to a 3-4 ‘look” for a few snaps a game, but when you talk about a philosophy switch in the 4th game of the season, it makes no sense.
1.) 3-4 requires a lot of practice like any other defensive scheme. When we are in a 3-4 “look” it is only in certain down and distance situations. Once you say we are going to use it as our primary scheme, players need to be schooled on, blitz packages and rush responsibilities, coverage drops, and gap responsibilities. Using it on occasion as a change up, yes we already do that. But to install it as your bread and butter in 4 days?!?!?! Not even dick lebeau could pull that off!
2.) 3-4 requires a specialized set of lbs and d-line men. because we are a base 4-3 we dont have those guys on the roster. besides macclaine, and wimbly who is qualified or has experience in that system? We definitely dont have the nose tackle that can play a 3-4 for more than a handful of snaps per game. Also your dbs need to be mainly zone guys, our dbs are press cover guys. When we go to zone we have screw ups, remember fitzgeralds td?
Dont get me wrong i love our “hybrid”, 4-3 elephant scheme, with an occasional 3-4 and zone blitz, but a philosphy switch now, doesnt make any sense at all.
September 30th, 2010 at 9:55 am
RR,
That’s what I used to think, but he was talking crap about THE OSU, saying nice things about Mich’s business program, and be was acting luke the ultimate preppie aka Bo.
Why Dell?! Why?!?!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Done with:
-Cable
-Schilens
-JLH
-Seabass
-Satele
-Walker
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Brown, I’ll keep those players (not Cable though!)
thats your Top 5? really?
mine would be M Henderson, Bryant, Eugene, Alford & N Miller
I think a sane GM could find better production from guys on the street!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:57 am
MistaBrown……dont know why JLH is on your list…..first off I dont really even want him on special teams…..play thee guy at WR…..we arent using him and its Hue’s fault!
September 30th, 2010 at 9:58 am
LMAO Dell!
That makes sense. My Corp fin instructor is a Sassy Preppie (he is from NY or NJ).
September 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Just Fire Baby:
Just admit it, you are openly rooting for JLH to fail aren’t you? It would be a great day in JFB’s world if Higgins muffed a punt or dropped a pass, so you can come in here on Monday and say, “Nanana nah nah…..I told you!!”
September 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
I like DHB’s improvement and all but someone is trying to force him being a star……this hurts the team. Pass to who can get open…….JLH is the slot guy and we aint doing enuff with him
September 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
JLH is dime a dozen talent in this league.
Really, is he anymore talented than Yamon Figurs?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Mistic,
You would think that if we were going to run a 3-4 defense we would have done so under Ryan, a coach with 3-4 experience from NE. He was allowed to try it for a couple of games, but Al forced him to try and fit 4-3 personell into the scheme and then didn’t stick with it.
Now we have a coach that runs a 4-3, so hey, why not switch to a 3-4? I wouldn’t pout it past them!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Raider O and Dakota
You both can have your fun comments directed to BSJ. He is an individual, that merits fun comments back, due to his background and logic in certain subjects. We all have unique talents, and some more than others. I know from what I read he is an unique individual, and could never be like him.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:01 am
What is all this talk about Macclaine? This is kid is a major upgrade! he has already been the best mlb we have had since romocop! The kid is still learning the nfl game and the 4-3 scheme, but he is making plays. To weeks in row he has been in the backfield punishing ball carriers! Our run d has been much better this year than at any time over the last 7 years. Temas are trying to run on us, because we have stunk in that department, and our secondary has been considered the strength of the defense, and he has been shutting the run down. He improves every week. remember preseason, and the titan game when he was burned by over running plays, well, he has cleaned that up in very short order. Im sorry this kid is the truth.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:01 am
O: I have never seen Dell act like BSJ …
if he did, I’d probably trade all my good fantasy football players to Jhill and quit his league
September 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Dakota,
I can’t wait for that day. Op NW will bring us glory!
Al Hamd wa al shukru le Allah! Jihad!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
VR……lay off jlh…..blame coaching staff for not using the guy where he can help us. I bet grads would love to use him out the slot
September 30th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I am not rooting for JLH to fail, but the only reason you openly pine for him is because you are on record with stating how good you think he is.
Sht, I hope I am wrong, and he has done OK returning punts this year. Just don’t think he will miss him if he is gone, and clearly the coaching staff has moved on from him.
Once he is gone from the Raiders (give it 2 years max;unless he gets drastically better) than I will openly root against him and tell you I told you so.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:03 am
is he anymore talented than Yamon Figurs?
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Higgins is a 4th year Raider.
Figurs has been with 4 different teams in 4 years
pretty lame comparison imo
September 30th, 2010 at 10:04 am
VR you got nerve talking about a dime a dozen talent and you hype up Gradkowski all day long…….Yamon Figurs cant catch passes and has never been a threat offensively
September 30th, 2010 at 10:04 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:45 am
McClain = out of the league in 4 years
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I disagree. So who’s going to start the RUE THE DAY, McClain edition?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Is big bannana posting predictions this week?
I haven’t seen a post yet.
Anybody?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:06 am
You guys are missing it! JLH biggest value is in the pass game and Hue refuses to use him
September 30th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Once he is gone from the Raiders (give it 2 years max;unless he gets drastically better) than I will openly root against him and tell you I told you so.
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same with me & ROMAC then
September 30th, 2010 at 10:07 am
If Schilens can come back by week #7, I am excited about an upgrade at our WR #3 position.
Hue Jackson’s playbook from Baltimore and Cincy was chock full of plays that used all 3 WR’s often. JLH is a liability in the slot, and Schilens has the surest hands on the team, behind DMC.
Not trying to hype him like he’s been hyped in the past, but his return will help the team.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:07 am
# r8dercain Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Is big bannana posting predictions this week?
I haven’t seen a post yet.
Anybody?
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Thanks for the reminder. Need to go back and scan for predictions. Been pretty busy this week. I’ll only grab those with my name in the post. I don’t have time to look through each post. So if any of you have posted a score without the name in there, you made need to post again.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Dell,
“Due to his logic in certain subjects”?
Sir, You are too kind & funny!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:08 am
VR….quiet up and worry about your hippy pot riddled pitcher for the mlb playoffs…..your JLH hate is ridiculous just like the DMAC hate you had
September 30th, 2010 at 10:08 am
JLH is a liability in the slot
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LOL @ G123!
you’re crazy man.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Guest……wrong the slot receiver is JLH your best one…..Chaz isnt a slot WR nor is murphy or dhb
September 30th, 2010 at 10:10 am
JLH is a below avg WR, a peg above Yamon. Facts man.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Guest123 has zero clue what the fk he is talking about
September 30th, 2010 at 10:11 am
The Texans more than likely are going to kill us! They run a real 3-4 and that is trouble for our patch work o-line. We will need to turn the texans over 2-3 times and score td’s off of the turn overs. Grads must avoid turning the ball over, ( although his career history says he is a turn over waiting to happen, and not because he is a gunslinger, but because he is an inaccurate passer), and capitalize when our guys are open.
Im not saying mail it in, coaches and players go out to win. However in light of the fact that we are not a playoff team, we are still trying to find our way to mediocrity, I say play the youth and live with mistakes. B campbell isnt learning anything on the bench. You cant learn martial art from books and dvds, you cant learn fishing in the dessert, and you cant learn football on the bench.
Remember this as well, davis wants the young guys to play, when they dont play and the team loses, coaches get canned.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Guest123 explain since JLH has actually made plays for his team’s offense
September 30th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Chaz has some nice tools to be the slot guy. very nice hands.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Bauce,
WR’s like JLH are much easier to find than arguably the best backup QB in the league.
Every roster in the NFL has 1-2 Johnnie Lee Higgins’, and once he is done in Oakland, it will be tough for him to see more field than he does now.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:13 am
قد فيرين المغرور جميع المشجعين الحصول على السيلان!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:13 am
I have to get ready for school, but I enjoyed our short chat. Have a great day Nation.
Later Gents.
Dell,
I enjoy our chats a lot, and I hope you have as much fun as I do.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Only an idiot is against JLH in the slot. They havent even thrown it to him when he has been in the slot becuz they are force feeding DHB
September 30th, 2010 at 10:13 am
G123:
Murphy & Heyward-Bey both have a bad case of the drops
Chaz Schilens is injury prone
Higgins doesn’t drop balls or get hurt … get the ball in this guys hands! he’s a playmaker!
I seriously hope he goes to Indy or New England next season and not some crap team like Cleveland or Detroit.
he’s gonna explode onto the scene. Print That
September 30th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Sorry, I am JLH hater, move on.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:14 am
mistic1 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Some people make no sense. Janikowski has missed some kicks, but he has made many more. Over the last decade he has been one of the best kickers in the league. News flash most kickers are not very good that is why there is such high turn over at this spot around the nfl. Janikowski is easily in the top 3-4 kickers in the game. Also his value on kick offs is an incredible weapon, lots of touch backs. Ask yourself if we did cut sebass, who replaces him? There are no unemployed kickers that are worth anything, this is why you still have kickers in their 40’s that cant kick the ball 35 yards still in the league! Cut seabass?!?!? Dumbest thing i have ever read on this board.
………….
What stats do you have to back up your opinionated rant?
One of the best in the league over the last decade?
With 4 of those seasons below 72% (2 of those were below 70%)and 6 combined seasons below 80%?
Right now Janiskowski is 26th in the NFL in FG% at 61.5%
He is 1 spot above Hartley, the kicker for the Saints who is now been put on notice by the organization’s hiring of another kicker.
Janikowski is 11th in the NFL from 50+, and 19th from 40-49, and his miss from inside 40 yards puts him at #5 from 30-39 yards.
He is not even in the top 5 until you get inside of 40 yards and he is one of the highest paid kickers in the NFL.
Saying he is one of the best doesn’t make him so.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Sorry, I am JLH hater, move on.
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JFB,
take notes
September 30th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Yeah VR and you are full of schit for that one. Becuz your explanation for such will be flawed and i can rip a new hole thru it
September 30th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Big bannana put me down
30-24 raiders
September 30th, 2010 at 10:17 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:45 am
JLH = out of the league in 3 years
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McClain = out of the league in 4 years
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Rockstar: Just curious as to why you have no belief in RoMac. I thought you were the king of giving people a chance. Huff, JLH etc;
How after 3 games can you write off a #1 pick? But at the same time your boy JLH has been in the league for years and has proven for the last 2 he is inept and can’t comprehend how to get out of his own way on punt returns, yet you back him to no end?
I don’t want to hear it’s not his fault because of the qb’s. There are no QB’s involved in punt returns.
McClain=loads of potential
JLH= washed up one year wonder
September 30th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Guest…..not hater….u actually have to have a brain to hate…..you are just retarded like Steve Carell in Anchorman
September 30th, 2010 at 10:17 am
your JLH hate is ridiculous just like the DMAC hate you had
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I don’t hate any Raider players, but yes I do hate on some of them.
I wouldn’t mind seeing JLH play more offense, as long as that means less punt returns. For every good 50 yard return (1 in his last 19 games) they are multiple times where he chinces out and doesn’t run up for the fair-catch and gives up a good 15 yards of field position.
As far as DMAC……admittadly he has shut me up. I was always on record saying he could be a weapon in the passing game, just didn’t think he had it in him between the tackles.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:17 am
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September 30th, 2010 at 10:18 am
guest123 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Chaz has some nice tools to be the slot guy. very nice hands.
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Maybe he can borrow Al’s walker.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Big bannana put me down
30-24 raiders
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got it
September 30th, 2010 at 10:19 am
JLH has talent, he also has marbles for balls! I have never seen guy become so timid after one big hit. He is a better receiver than a punt returner, and his real value would be in the slot. This is the problem however, because he doesnt want to take the shots that come along with being the slot guy. If and when we finally get to see the real hue offense, which is primarily a 3 and 4 wide offense ( cant play it because our o-line cant protect) I would murphy in the slot. Because he tough and nimble enough to play there with chaz and dhb on the outside. Other than that get ford on the field, and use him like the chiefs use mccluster in the slot. Sometimes mccluster starts in the back field and motions to the slot and vice versa. he runs a lot of ghost reverse motions as well.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Lol JLH will have a ten year plus career if there is no lockout……guys leave Oakland all the time and have better careers. Its dimwitted fans that think they know better
September 30th, 2010 at 10:19 am
I hope I’m wrong, 37-21 Texans.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Becuz your explanation for such will be flawed and i can rip a new hole thru it
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ROG: JFB is just trying to find a Raider to trash that he knows I like, since I ripped McClain a few times since we drafted him … he can’t say anything about McFadden or Huff, so I guess Higgins is the likely target because that genious Hue Jax can’t figure out ways to get a 3rd WR on the field with such a crapfest OL (thanks Tom!)
September 30th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Dakota,
LMAO.
You are a good Mujahed, and you make us all proud!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Janikowski was
5th in FG% for 2009
25th in 2008
28th in 2007
DEAD LAST IN 2006
DEAD LAST IN 2005
4th in 2004
6th in 2003
15th in 2002
10th in 2001
He has only finished in the top 10 in FG% 3 times since 2001.
Stats don’t lie.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
LOL at Bauce….whatever man…you make me laugh.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
I have never seen guy become so timid after one big hit.
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Mistic, that theory has been debunked 500 times since Feb
pay attention, propagandist
September 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Big Bannana, put me down for Texans winning 27-10
September 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am
put me down for Texans winning 27-10
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HairyBush: when did you escape from prison?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am
RIP
Tony Curtis
September 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Raider75 – what is he this year? gotta be close to the bottom. he has, what, somewhere around 5 misses so far?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Raiders 30
Texans 27
Print That!
I have to go. Later Gents!.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I can’t find a stat for game winners though.
Wish I could see his stats for makes/misses for the game.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am
put me down for Texans winning 27-10
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HairyBush: when did you escape from prison?
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I’m out on good behavior lol
Are you going to answer my question regarding RoMac?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Raiders 27 Texans 23
September 30th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Raiders 24
Texans 20
September 30th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Raiders win: 31-27
September 30th, 2010 at 10:29 am
# The Big Banana Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Raider75 – what is he this year? gotta be close to the bottom. he has, what, somewhere around 5 misses so far?
……………..
Right now Janiskowski is 26th in the NFL in FG% at 61.5% (#1 in attempts with 13. He is 8 out of 13)
He is 1 spot above Hartley, the kicker for the Saints who is now been put on notice by the organization’s hiring of another kicker.
Janikowski is 11th in the NFL from 50+, and 19th from 40-49, and his miss from inside 40 yards puts him at #5 from 30-39 yards.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Are you going to answer my question regarding RoMac?
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I haven’t given up on him either, honestly
we just had bigger fish to fry on draft day, as evidence shows our Run Defense still sucks with a Top 10 MLB (who predicted that?)
September 30th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Saying JLH is our best slot WR but the coaches won’t play him, holds as much water as “We should play Bruce Campbell at RG, and MM34 should play more safety”.
Until it is on the field, it is all just an opinion.
The fact is, JLH has one catch for 2 yards this year, and tentatively holds onto one job for the team PR.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:32 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Are you going to answer my question regarding RoMac?
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I haven’t given up on him either, honestly
we just had bigger fish to fry on draft day, as evidence shows our Run Defense still sucks with a Top 10 MLB (who predicted that?)
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good to know, hopefully the Raiders 2nd and 3rd round pick are used wisely next year.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Banana, put me down for Texans 38-17
September 30th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Big B,
Please put me down for 27-24 Raiders.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
3 games, one catch…2 yards…
Yeah he’s a big part of the 3 WR sets that Hue wanted to use. Cmon, we aren’t using the entire Hue Jax playbook. What does JLH bring to the table? If it weren’t for the Raiders, he’d be bouncing around NFL practice squads.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:36 am
I’ll give my score predictions after I get the Hendu, Seymour injury update.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
JLH is cool as a receiever and thats all. Shouldn’t be part of any special teams.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
# Dakota Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Banana, put me down for Texans 38-17
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I need a prediction for DMAC as well so I can decide whether or not to start him in fantasy over Steven Jackson or Rashard Mendenhall. As of now, I have him over Mendenhall who’s playing Balt this Sun.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
JLH got hands and speed to be a receiver but the man has no brain.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I wonder if A. Johnson will play sunday, If so hopefully he gets the Fitzgerald treatment.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
we just had bigger fish to fry on draft day, as evidence shows our Run Defense still sucks with a Top 10 MLB (who predicted that?)
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Meanwhile Terrence Cody and Cam Thomas haven’t played one snap, and Dan Williams is anchoring the 31st ranked run defense.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Texans FS Dominique Barber will start in place of Eugene Wilson (hamstring) on Sunday.
Barber isn’t a great IDP play with Bernard Pollard gobbling up all the safety stats. Second-year prospect Troy Nolan could also get some reps while Wilson is out. It can’t hurt the Texans’ already scuffling secondary.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Related: Troy Nolan
September 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
If it weren’t for the Raiders, he’d be bouncing around NFL practice squads
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G123, I expected more from you
Higgins isn’t eligible for anybody’s practice squad.
If he was on the Vikings right now Favre wouldn’t be missing Sidney Rice …
September 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Of course, you have to play DMAC over Jackson and Mendenhall.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Higgins is my favorite Raider.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
need a prediction for DMAC as well so I can decide whether or not to start him in fantasy over Steven Jackson or Rashard Mendenhall. As of now, I have him over Mendenhall who’s playing Balt this Sun.
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S. Jackson is hurt, so it’s between Mendenhall and DMAC. I think DMAC is limited this Sunday since the Aerial game will be be our least point of resistance. That and trailing all game will limit the ground game. I’d go with Mendenhall just cuz he is likely to get at least a TD run against Pitt.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
I remember the annoucer saying Dan Williams is the back up DT out there. McClain has improved each game so far. I know we made the right choice.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Jets released NT Howard Green.
Green is losing his roster spot to veteran Trevor Pryce, but he’s expected to be brought back on Monday. Perhaps the Ravens will lure him to Baltimore.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
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Green anyone?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
JLH is cool as a receiever and thats all. Shouldn’t be part of any special teams.
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Not even punt returns?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
JLH’s job is not safe
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LA, just admit that your a hater and move on
Higgins is our 3rd receiver and punt returner
his job is safer than Ford, NMiller, Myers, Bennett, Cartwright, Cable, half the O-Line and half the secondary at this point
Lol, OK I’m a hater.
JLH had ample opportunity to return punts last year.
When Grads was the QB is the ONLY time that JLH was able to do anything at receiver and he looked ok. Not good, not great, but OK.
JLH’s primary contribution to the team is returning punts and he was AWFUL (repeat AWFUL) last year. We were dead last, I believe.
He’s been decent this year, ands there’s lots of football left so we’ll see.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
you’re crazy G123
DMac vs 31st D.
Mendenhall vs Baltimore….
Dmac all day!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:38 am
If it weren’t for the Raiders, he’d be bouncing around NFL practice squads
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G123, I expected more from you
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Sorry to disappoint RRS, Now you know how I feel about your RoMac hate.
I don’t get that man! I’ll stop my JLH, keep it to myself. Didn’t know how much it upsets you all. Just please be kinder to RoMac.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
# CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
JLH is cool as a receiever and thats all. Shouldn’t be part of any special teams.
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Not even punt returns?
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Hell to the NO!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
JFB,
if you want to be foolish enough to suggest that Williams or Cody wouldn’t improve our Run D because of how well they’ve faired for OTHER TEAMS, be my guest … by the way Cam Thomas was a 5th rounder
nobody predicted him to be taken in the first 2 rounds!
and even after the draft we could have signed Jamal Williams or Maake Kemoeatu in free agency … but didn’t
Al Davis has a love affair with Tommy Kelly for some reason. I thought this cat should have been asked to take a MAJOR paycut during the offseason, if he even had a job
September 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
aig-raiders Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:40 am
I remember the annoucer saying Dan Williams is the back up DT out there. McClain has improved each game so far. I know we made the right choice.
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McClain is going to be a beast for us one day.
Leader on the field as a rookie and he is still very fresh at his game. May never be a punishing hitter but he will be solid.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
McPain > Capt. Kirk Armtackle
September 30th, 2010 at 10:44 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:42 am
# CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
JLH is cool as a receiever and thats all. Shouldn’t be part of any special teams.
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Not even punt returns?
=======================
Hell to the NO!
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LOL!!! Who do you think should be returning punts and where is Nick Miller?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Miller or Jacoby.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
JFB,
if you want to be foolish enough to suggest that Williams or Cody wouldn’t improve our Run D because of how well they’ve faired for OTHER TEAMS, be my guest …
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Well being that they haven’t improved their own teams run D, and the Cardinals are dramatically worse, and the Raiders HAVE IMPROVED their run D, I will stick with the actual facts, thanks.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
All three have been practicing punt return duties in practice.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:46 am
aig-raiders Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am
you’re crazy G123
DMac vs 31st D.
Mendenhall vs Baltimore….
Dmac all day!
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Scenario: Opening kickoff ran back for TD. Texans 7-0 lead, then we get behind and are trailing by 10 after one quarter. We have to throw to get back in the game. And then McFadden runs less than he has because of the catchup offense.
Question: Is this a believable or likely possibility?
September 30th, 2010 at 10:46 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:43 am
JFB,
if you want to be foolish enough to suggest that Williams or Cody wouldn’t improve our Run D because of how well they’ve faired for OTHER TEAMS, be my guest … by the way Cam Thomas was a 5th rounder
nobody predicted him to be taken in the first 2 rounds!
and even after the draft we could have signed Jamal Williams or Maake Kemoeatu in free agency … but didn’t
Al Davis has a love affair with Tommy Kelly for some reason. I thought this cat should have been asked to take a MAJOR paycut during the offseason, if he even had a job
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Man I would love to have Williams in the silver and black.
RR what has Tommy Kelly done lately, anything? It is hard to tell when all the games are blacked otu and you are watching highlights.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
415 – Likely possible and we know this man!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:47 am
It is a known fact that Kirk bit on play action every time, couldn’t get anyone lined up, couldn’t get off of blocks, couldn’t penetrate and made tackles downfield not at, around, or behind the LOS.
And you think we should have KEPT this guy?
OK, maybe we shouldn’t have taken Ro if he’s the same basic player, but what were we supposed to do?
Our MLB sucked, so he was replaced with the best MLB in the draft, from a Nick Saban defense who apparently eats, sleeps, and sh:ts football, and can get the D lined up properly with a high football IQ and tedious film study habits.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Dan Williams has 3 tackles in fairly limited playing time for the 31st ranked run defense.
Granted only 3 games, but don’t see how at this point he would have improved anything.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:49 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Miller or Jacoby.
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Man I would love to see Jacoby move up and make a contribution. He was a talented player next to CJ Spiller on the field.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:49 am
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Miller or Jacoby.
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Man I would love to see Jacoby move up and make a contribution. He was a talented player next to CJ Spiller on the field.
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You will, JLH will let him take the job.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Norco Boob tells me Al Davis is tickled pink that the game is blacked out Sunday.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
I will stick with the actual facts
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what facts?
was Randy Moss the same player in Oakland as New England?
how about Danny Clark or Derrick Burgess in Oakland versus anywhere else?
for all we know Williams or Cody at DT could have us a Top 10 run defense. would Cody be injured in Cable’s “learning intensive” camp?
you’re just throwing crap at the wall hoping these other McClain lovers will think it’s pudding and lap it up … you aint fooling me buddy
September 30th, 2010 at 10:50 am
#418 LA To TheBay – “I APPROVE THAT MESSAGE!!!!!”
September 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I gotta go…
Let’s not fight w/ea other. We’re all Raider fans. We all want the same thing, victory on Sunday. I’d love to be proven wrong. I hope JLH shuts me up. I’d be happy to own up and take the abuse.
Just win baby.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
What stats do you have to back up your opinionated rant?
One of the best in the league over the last decade?
With 4 of those seasons below 72% (2 of those were below 70%)and 6 combined seasons below 80%?
Right now Janiskowski is 26th in the NFL in FG% at 61.5%
He is 1 spot above Hartley, the kicker for the Saints who is now been put on notice by the organization’s hiring of another kicker.
Janikowski is 11th in the NFL from 50+, and 19th from 40-49, and his miss from inside 40 yards puts him at #5 from 30-39 yards.
He is not even in the top 5 until you get inside of 40 yards and he is one of the highest paid kickers in the NFL.
Saying he is one of the best doesn’t make him so.
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Not so fast. Janikowski’s stats are a bit skewed, so many long attempts, and so many attempts based on the fact that we havent scored many touchdowns over the last few seasons.
Also its not just about kicking field goals, his value is also in kick offs.
Elam 80%, carney 82% , stover 83%, g. andrson 80%, vinitieri, 82% m. anderson 79.% seabass, 78%.
This is very good company, at least 5 of these guys maybe in canton one day.
There arent many good kickers in the nfl, jano becuase of his long leg, and kick off play is one of the best.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Stats = “crap on the wall” if they don’t agree with Rockstar’s take.
The FACTS are, our run D has improved from last year, while the Cardinals has got dramatically worse. They drafted a NT, we drafted a MLB.
Call it what you will.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I’m not gay, but this is the only play I remember Kelly making.
http://no4corners.com/life/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kelly-smh.jpg
September 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
The best NTs were gone. For whatever reason, they didn’t like Cody and passed him up.
They figured Seymour and a free agent (see Henderson, John) could handle run duties along with Matt and Houston.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Kurt was tapped out. He did make to many tackles behind the line of scrimage but it was tough to tell at times if it was because the front line tackles were not taking on any blockers.
I give up trying to figure out this team it just ain”’t logical!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:53 am
you think we should have KEPT this guy?
OK, maybe we shouldn’t have taken Ro if he’s the same basic player, but what were we supposed to do?
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we could have taken a MLB later in the draft or free agency if Marshall didn’t think Kirk was good enough
heck, Goethel was pretty solid before he got injured!
September 30th, 2010 at 10:55 am
guest123 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I gotta go…
Let’s not fight w/ea other. We’re all Raider fans. We all want the same thing, victory on Sunday. I’d love to be proven wrong. I hope JLH shuts me up. I’d be happy to own up and take the abuse.
Just win baby.
Me too. I was mad as hell that Johnnie Lee didn’t make the Pro Bowl in 08 and I attribute his decline to Russell’s awful decision to throw him the ball with Weddle keyed in.
My mom named her dog Johnnie Lee. I gotta root for the guy. But I’m disappointed with his PR abilities like 99% of the rest of the Raider Nation.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am
we could have taken a MLB later in the draft or free agency if Marshall didn’t think Kirk was good enough
heck, Goethel was pretty solid before he got injured!
Fair.
Honestly, I wanted a big fat fatty in the draft, keep Kirk and play Witherspoon with him.
I think Kirk would have been ideal as a WLB in a 34 with Ro as Mike.
That’s why I figured we were grabbing Cody after we got Ro, but we went for the pass-rushing DT instead (granted he was good v. the run in college and played on the #1 ranked rush D).
September 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Stats = “crap on the wall” if they don’t agree with Rockstar’s take.
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you have stats for Williams & Cody playing in Oakland?
No, so the point your trying to make is that Williams or Cody would have the exact same impact for a different team – which is an ignorant comment
see Hayesworth (Titans vs Redskins)
September 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am
G123
Dmac still had good numbers after the Titans blew us out by half time. We will see this weekend brother.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:58 am
I like Ro Mac and based on value I think it was the smart pick. There were no O-Linemen worth takin that early left on the board and Terrence Cody would have been a super reach especially how out of shape he gets. We could have picked up a decent LT in the 2nd round but I was very happy when we picked up Lamarr Houston. I mean the draft went pretty well and we picked up some good players.
September 30th, 2010 at 10:58 am
for all we know Williams or Cody at DT could have us a Top 10 run defense. would Cody be injured in Cable’s “learning intensive” camp?
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We dont play a base3-4 defense, we drafted for a 4-3 defense. We took maclaine becuase we knew he could make the switch
September 30th, 2010 at 10:59 am
We made wholesale changes at LB which I think is a good thing. Especially the SLB position which has been plaguing us for years.
We will see once the seasons done.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Cody would never be in shape with us. If he can’t stay in shape with a Ray Lewis D, then he’ll balloon to 500 lbs with an Al Davis D. Bauce and I got heated exchanges over this and so far I have been proven correct.
Dont know why people are whining about Romac. We are definitely not a #2 D but I’d like to think we are def up in the top 15 in the league. Romas has improved each game so far and you can’t deny that. The manchild will be a stud by midseason.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:01 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
I have never seen guy become so timid after one big hit.
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Mistic, that theory has been debunked 500 times since Feb
pay attention, propagandist
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Theory???? He was never the same after the charger game last year, and hasnt looked the part this year.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:01 am
LA, be it the draft or free agency … I wanted both lines addressed during the offseason
neither one was.
I wasn’t the only guy in here begging for big hogs up front either!
if you aren’t solid in the trenches, you’re not gonna be above .500
the other teams that get by with pathetic lines have dynamic play callers and skill position guys
September 30th, 2010 at 11:01 am
# mistic1 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:52 am
What stats do you have to back up your opinionated rant?
One of the best in the league over the last decade?
With 4 of those seasons below 72% (2 of those were below 70%)and 6 combined seasons below 80%?
Right now Janiskowski is 26th in the NFL in FG% at 61.5%
He is 1 spot above Hartley, the kicker for the Saints who is now been put on notice by the organization’s hiring of another kicker.
Janikowski is 11th in the NFL from 50+, and 19th from 40-49, and his miss from inside 40 yards puts him at #5 from 30-39 yards.
He is not even in the top 5 until you get inside of 40 yards and he is one of the highest paid kickers in the NFL.
Saying he is one of the best doesn’t make him so.
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Not so fast. Janikowski’s stats are a bit skewed, so many long attempts, and so many attempts based on the fact that we havent scored many touchdowns over the last few seasons.
Also its not just about kicking field goals, his value is also in kick offs.
Elam 80%, carney 82% , stover 83%, g. andrson 80%, vinitieri, 82% m. anderson 79.% seabass, 78%.
This is very good company, at least 5 of these guys maybe in canton one day.
There arent many good kickers in the nfl, jano becuase of his long leg, and kick off play is one of the best.
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Now your putting Kickers in the HOF?!?!?!?!?!
How do you know they will make it?
Not many good kickers in the NFL?
According to FG%, there are 25 that are better than Janikowski!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Cody would never be in shape with us. If he can’t stay in shape with a Ray Lewis D, then he’ll balloon to 500 lbs with an Al Davis D.
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Damn, we coulda had a 1-6-4!! Lol
September 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Terrence cody is yet to have a Tackle and Dan Williams has 3…..Lamarr houston has 6 with a sack and Ro Mac has 18…. Neither of those guy would have helped that much and both have bad discipline….. DO WE REALLY NEED BAD DISCIPLINE?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:04 am
According to FG%, there are 25 that are better than Janikowski!
Isn’t Jano like 90% inside of 40 for his career? And has made more 50+ yarders than any active kicker?
I gotta check the stats, but the guy is better than he’s played so far and I think he got his kick in the @%% last Sunday.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:04 am
you have stats for Williams & Cody playing in Oakland?
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I do have stats for McClain playing in Oakland and they show that they have improved their run D ranking 20%.
Any thoughts on that?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:05 am
My main issue is that we didnt help our O-Line…The run defense hasnt been that bad except for 1 or 2 big runs which mostly are rookie mistakes and will be fixed through time
September 30th, 2010 at 11:06 am
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/raiders/detail?entry_id=73471&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
September 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:01 am
LA, be it the draft or free agency … I wanted both lines addressed during the offseason
You and I both and Cable too.
He said the top O and D linemen were gone by the time they picked, so they knew MLB was a position of need, so they got the best one.
Rather than go O Line Rd. 2, they got who Gruden called the sleeper of the draft and a guy I think will be very good.
They addressed O Line in later rounds with a two projects with lots of upside.
The guys they wanted were gone, can;t really blame them there.
Now, free agency or trade? Different story.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I do have stats for McClain playing in Oakland and they show that they have improved their run D ranking 20%.
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#1 we’re only 3 games in
#2 29th to 24th with the other additions made (Groves, Wimbley, Houston, Henderson, etc) = good enough for a Top 10 overall pick ???
September 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
There arent many good kickers in the nfl, jano becuase of his long leg, and kick off play is one of the best.
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One of the best??? He is NOT clutch. Tell me, how many game winners has this loser produced? Don’t give me the 63 yarder he made. That kick was made under NO PRESSURE. No one expected him to make that kick, therefore NO PRESSURE. Pressure and clutch is making a kick with no time left on the clock. The kick Sunday wa from 32 yards and it may very well have ruined the season. I hardly call that an asset. He has effectively demoralized the team. Now they no doubt feel that no matter what they do, this clown is gonna blow it when it really matters. No, they are not outright saying that to the media, but you can bet you’ll see it in their performance as the season moves forward.
There is a HUGE difference in 1-2 and 2-1. Now, Oakland has to beat a Houston team which is considered one of the better ones in the league, THEN they have to play SD who they NEVER beat and the list goes on. If we lose to those teams we’re 1-4 instead of a more manageable 2-3. THAT IS HUGE going into Mile High.
If the goal was 8-8 JanoChokeSki seriously hurt that.
Remind me of all of Chokeski’s clutch kicks please. There are none. How about that key divisional match up against Shanahan a couple yrs. back? He hits the first one, then hits the post on the next. Thanks Jano. Then this past week.
This team cannot afford to just have players blow games like that in the delicate state they are in. These aren’t the Steelers who can overcome losing to sub-par opponet. His failure is even more magnified.
This POS will miss again if he ever gets the chance. Unless it’s from 20 yds. or under, I guarantee it.
But we’ll just keep sending him love and kisses like the coach does as we watch another season go down the crapper.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Wow we lead the league in redzone opportunities. Man, I can’t believe it. It has been so awful the last 7 years and now we are moving the ball prett good now. Can’t wait until midseason when they really get in synch and work out the kinks.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
They addressed O Line in later rounds with a two projects with lots of upside.
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Cable screwed that up, didn’t he?
Veldheer should have been LT only since the day he was drafted. Campbell RT only
we made a pair of tackles learn center and guard instead …
now the holdover Tackles (Henderson & Walker) stink and the rookies aren’t ready!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
@ Raider75
not many good kickers in the NFL?
According to FG%, there are 25 that are better than Janikowski!
========================================================= There arent very many good kickers i the nfl. This is why you have such high turn over, not only year to year, but also in season. Havent you notice that now a lot of teams have a short range guy, and a lng rang and kick off guy? Well sebass gives us both.
No argument with the fact he has stated off shakey this year. He has historically been streaky, but when he is on he is very good.
Yes kickers in the hall of fame, see jan stenerude is in the hof! He has a much lower career fg % than sebass at 66%!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:04 am
According to FG%, there are 25 that are better than Janikowski!
Isn’t Jano like 90% inside of 40 for his career? And has made more 50+ yarders than any active kicker?
I gotta check the stats, but the guy is better than he’s played so far and I think he got his kick in the @%% last Sunday.
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But the guy can kick from 60+ when it doesn’t matter!
LOL
September 30th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Just think….
In week 2, the Chiefs should have lost to the Browns. The dirty freak, Shaun Smith, grabbed Macks nuts which aggravated him into committing a personal foul, pushing the Browns out of FG range which would have won the game.
In week 3, Jano missed a gimme FG to win the game against the Cardinals.
2 plays away from a tie for 1st in the West.
It’s still early but, ah, what could have been…..
September 30th, 2010 at 11:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
They addressed O Line in later rounds with a two projects with lots of upside.
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Cable screwed that up, didn’t he?
Veldheer should have been LT only since the day he was drafted. Campbell RT only
we made a pair of tackles learn center and guard instead …
now the holdover Tackles (Henderson & Walker) stink and the rookies aren’t ready!
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Yes, this was dumb.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:16 am
If you watch game tape on Campbell he looks like guard will fit him alil better. He started playin him at right guard because he wanted him to get more snaps its not a giant transition from playin right guard to right tackle but I still like him at guard more just because he can pull alot easier and was known as a run blocking player coming out of the draft… Veldheer should have never stepped in on the center spot and I think Cable knows that now just doesnt want to admit it. He didnt spend a bunch of time playing center so it’s not like he wasnt playing at LT too…The kid will be a starter and switching him in and out is a very dangerous move
September 30th, 2010 at 11:17 am
SF’s Anthony Davis:
“He tried to feel me,” Davis said. “That’s weird, right?”
LOL! Yes, Anthony, it’s weird.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:18 am
LOL @ Anthony Davis!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am
I gotta run, Nation.
Semi-Pros, keep doin’ your thing (you know who you are).
For those of you on the Doom and Gloom tip,
Please… do us all a favor. Find another team.
Week 3 and they wanna say the season’s over. Lol. Glad YOU don’t play for the team.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:20 am
# exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:04 am
According to FG%, there are 25 that are better than Janikowski!
Isn’t Jano like 90% inside of 40 for his career? And has made more 50+ yarders than any active kicker?
I gotta check the stats, but the guy is better than he’s played so far and I think he got his kick in the @%% last Sunday.
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But the guy can kick from 60+ when it doesn’t matter!
LOL
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That post would make sense except for the fact that the entire team hasnt mattered over the last seven years. You have to be in meaningful games to make meaningful kicks! in 6 of his 10 years he has been over 75%, in the nfl when your kicker is over 70% he is considered a good kicker. also when your kicker is your main scoring threat as jano has been on seveal occasions, it skews the stats.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:21 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/28/video-
emerges-of-shaun-smith-grabbing-anthony-daviss-junk/
September 30th, 2010 at 11:22 am
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
They addressed O Line in later rounds with a two projects with lots of upside.
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Cable screwed that up, didn’t he?
Veldheer should have been LT only since the day he was drafted. Campbell RT only
we made a pair of tackles learn center and guard instead …
now the holdover Tackles (Henderson & Walker) stink and the rookies aren’t ready!
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Yes, this was dumb.
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All I know is Henderson sucks! He can’t move his face. They might as well started him at Left tackle. WHy they tried him at center is beyonfd me.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Oh, I’ll have some stats for the numbers people later.
Be good, Nation.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:22 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
They addressed O Line in later rounds with a two projects with lots of upside.
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Cable screwed that up, didn’t he?
Veldheer should have been LT only since the day he was drafted. Campbell RT only
we made a pair of tackles learn center and guard instead …
now the holdover Tackles (Henderson & Walker) stink and the rookies aren’t ready!
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Yes, this was dumb.
======================================================= One of the main reasons cable will be fired…along with his win loss record.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:22 am
LA to TheBay thanks for making me see the light all at one time I am pissed.
FIRE CABLE!!!!!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Janikowski was drafted by a Raider team that had been 8-8 in the previous two seasons, and the justification for drafting him was that he would win the close games that were within 3. He has never really been put to the test because we were only competitive for his first 3 seasons, where he only had one clutch field goal I can think of, at KC, 2000 season, his rookie year. Since 2003 we haven’t even been competitive so it’s moot anyway. We could have had a girl kicking for us and it wouldn’t have made an iota of difference, oh, except one win over the Jets in that time. Wow. And that’s assuming the girl wouldn’t have made the same field goal. Jano has never truly been put to the test. So here he is in an opportunity to close out a game that puts as at 2-1 for the first time in years, and he muffs it. And it’s a 30 yard chip shot. HE IS A BUST! And anyone who doesn’t think so is just a chromosome or two away from being retarded…you know, like Jano.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Some kickers are great when the kick is not for the win. Have to see if Seabass can become clutch. He has to prove it.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Fire Cable and Hire Who??? Do you really think that Hue Jackson is going to be a super upgrade? If we didnt promote Jackson who’s going to take his job? Does any1 want it?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:26 am
CABLE, JACKSON,
RUN THE TEAM YOUR WAY!
BENCH AL’S SCHOLARSHIPS!
START YOUR PLAYERS!
AL’S GOING TO FIRE YOU GUYS NO MATTER WHAT!
YOU’VE GOT NOTHING TO LOSE!!!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
how can you hate Al Davis and love Ron Wolf, John Madden, Jon Gruden or Bruce Gradkowski?
who do you think signed thier checks?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:29 am
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/videos/Gradkowski-Media-Session/227b5349-07a4-4008-abe5-121ba6f41f05?ref=nf
September 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Let’s not fight w/ea other. We’re all Raider fans. We all want the same thing, victory on Sunday.
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That’s not true. There are a lot of people here rooting for Gradkowski to fail. They’d much rather see Gradkowski lose than the Raiders win. Just read the comments. You’ll know who they are. And don’t be fooled by their, “Don’t get me wrong, I’ll be rooting for him”. Read everything outside of that. They slip up every time.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
HE IS A BUST! And anyone who doesn’t think so is just a chromosome or two away from being retarded…you know, like Jano.
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Some kickers are great when the kick is not for the win. Have to see if Seabass can become clutch. He has to prove it.
=============================================================== @ The Real GradkowskiRaider , This is the pot calling the kettle black, you named yourself after a career back up with more ints than td’s…..and were retards?!?!?
@ exlaraiderseasonticketholder , this is my point we dont know if he is clutch because the team hasnt been relevant.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Mistic, you going to be rooting for Houston when Grad is in the lineup?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:32 am
PD81: Bruce Campbell played LT at Maryland
who else besides an O-Line Saboteur would make him a RG?
one of his biggest assets at the combine was his long arms, speed and athletic ability …
right guard is a mauler on most teams. Langston Walker would be ideal there!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:33 am
HE IS A BUST! And anyone who doesn’t think so is just a chromosome or two away from being retarded…you know, like Jano.
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bwahahahaha!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Mistic…3rd down, a Houston D lineman blows right by our o line, sacks gradkowski. Are you smiling on the inside? We know the answer.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:34 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Mistic, you going to be rooting for Houston when Grad is in the lineup?
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Funny bra, of course not. I bleed silver & black, marc wilson, jay shroeder, jeff george, marijaunivich, rusty hilger, donald hollas, rick mirer, jafatass, I rooted for them all. Even though i knew they sucked.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:35 am
1 second to play, on the 1 inch line. Raiders down by 4, Gradkowski under center. What are you rooting for, Mistic? Come on, be honest. You’re anonymous. Nobody knows who you really are. You would be sick to your stomach for the rest of the night if we punched it in and won, and Gradkowski was a hero, wouldn’t you?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Raiders 38
Texans 17
September 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
# mistic1 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Funny bra, of course not. I bleed silver & black, marc wilson, jay shroeder, jeff george, marijaunivich, rusty hilger, donald hollas, rick mirer, jafatass, I rooted for them all. Even though i knew they sucked.
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You forgot to add Jason Campbell to that list.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:37 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Mistic…3rd down, a Houston D lineman blows right by our o line, sacks gradkowski. Are you smiling on the inside? We know the answer.
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The view from gradkowski’s nut sack must be obscuring your ability read my post.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Mistic, you hate Gradkowski. It’s obvious. It is IMPOSSIBLE to root for a team when they have a player who you hate. Especially a QB. You’re rooting for Houston.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Mistic,
still waiting on JC’s career record. You gonna answer some day?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:44 am
# djohnnyg Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
There arent many good kickers in the nfl, jano becuase of his long leg, and kick off play is one of the best.
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One of the best??? He is NOT clutch. Tell me, how many game winners has this loser produced? Don’t give me the 63 yarder he made. That kick was made under NO PRESSURE. No one expected him to make that kick, therefore NO PRESSURE. Pressure and clutch is making a kick with no time left on the clock. The kick Sunday wa from 32 yards and it may very well have ruined the season. I hardly call that an asset. He has effectively demoralized the team. Now they no doubt feel that no matter what they do, this clown is gonna blow it when it really matters. No, they are not outright saying that to the media, but you can bet you’ll see it in their performance as the season moves forward.
There is a HUGE difference in 1-2 and 2-1. Now, Oakland has to beat a Houston team which is considered one of the better ones in the league, THEN they have to play SD who they NEVER beat and the list goes on. If we lose to those teams we’re 1-4 instead of a more manageable 2-3. THAT IS HUGE going into Mile High.
If the goal was 8-8 JanoChokeSki seriously hurt that.
Remind me of all of Chokeski’s clutch kicks please. There are none. How about that key divisional match up against Shanahan a couple yrs. back? He hits the first one, then hits the post on the next. Thanks Jano. Then this past week.
This team cannot afford to just have players blow games like that in the delicate state they are in. These aren’t the Steelers who can overcome losing to sub-par opponet. His failure is even more magnified.
This POS will miss again if he ever gets the chance. Unless it’s from 20 yds. or under, I guarantee it.
But we’ll just keep sending him love and kisses like the coach does as we watch another season go down the crapper.
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great post!
Mistic, you claim that in the NFL if your kicker is over 70% they are considered a good kicker.
Once again, brother, THAT IS YOUR OPINION. You have no way of proving or backing up that claim. I have never, NEVER, heard one analyst, coach, or broadcaster say this and I have been watching football for over 30 years.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Mistic, you hate Gradkowski. It’s obvious. It is IMPOSSIBLE to root for a team when they have a player who you hate. Especially a QB. You’re rooting for Houston.
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Seriously bra stop it,this has been my team my whole entire life, I go back with this team since before they left me high and dry and went to l.a.. Silver & black til I die. Just because your a closet niner fan doesnt mean we are all like you.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:45 am
I might be late to the discussion but having both Henderson and Seymour out really hurts us on D.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Arian Foster will have under 100 yards
September 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Arian Foster will have under 100 yards
…..
I have no choice but to start this dude this week, but I’ll take a Raiders win over Fantasy Football any day.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Once again, brother, THAT IS YOUR OPINION. You have no way of proving or backing up that claim. I have never, NEVER, heard one analyst, coach, or broadcaster say this and I have been watching football for over 30 years.
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some of the greatest kickers in history have fg% under 70%, try these on for size, stenerude hall of famer 66%, our beloved blanda r.i.p 52%, mark mosely 65%.
Kicking is a roll of the dice, finding guys that can be over 70% for their career isnt that easy, otherwise you would see lots of kickers stay with one team for long periods of time.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Mistic, are you related to Jason Campbell? Why do you want him to start when you know Gradkowski is better than him? Do you know Campbell personally?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
And don’t be fooled by their, “Don’t get me wrong, I’ll be rooting for him”. Read everything outside of that. They slip up every time.
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Didn’t u perfect that “don’t get me wrong”?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
SammyTheBull, what previous name did you post under?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Mistic, are you related to Jason Campbell? Why do you want him to start when you know Gradkowski is better than him? Do you know Campbell personally?
=============================================================== What are you trying to do? I havnt brought up campbell at all today before this post. If hue jack says campbell is not ready Im rolling with hue jack! This however does not negate the fact that your lover garbkowski stinks out loud.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Mistic, you don’t think Campbell is better than Gradkowski? I thought that was your whole problem with Gradkowski, is that he was starting over Campbell, who you think is better. Wasn’t that your argument yesterday, or the day before that?
September 30th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Score Texans 34, Raiders 20.
Don’t know why I’m such a pessamist except watching the Titans game when we had to try to handle a running threat and a throwing threat we couldn’t manage it.
Maybe that was just because we were worried about the QB sneaking each play so were playing too cautious…..
We’ll see I guess. We did play a lot better “D” the last 2 weeks (albiet against teams that aren’t exactly offensive powerhouses).
September 30th, 2010 at 11:58 am
wOOT! The purses are out for a lunchtime swing I see. Don’t throw any shoulders out, and becareful of pulling a hammy. Something in the water I hear.
-.=
September 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Grads is a good quarterback.
Any quarterback who can score points with this offensive line and these receivers is a fking genius.
September 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I think we’ll stand a much better chance if we go hog-wild and agreesive as hell on defense. Remember last year when we blitzed the heck out of Eagles and won. Supprised everybody. I think we have to play like that if we want to stand a chance and shock the heck out of everybody.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Drexl, is there anyone other than Cable and Jackson who know the entire Raider culture has become a joke, and trying to do something about it as they are? Or is it just them two and a bunch of Davis minions? They’re the only two people in the building who get it, aren’t they?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
how can you hate Al Davis and love Ron Wolf, John Madden, Jon Gruden or Bruce Gradkowski?
who do you think signed thier checks?
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Is that a joke? How does one have to do with the other?
In answer, easy. Al drove off Madden, and drove off Gruden.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Depth Chart
#1. Grakowski
#2. Boller
#3. Campbell
September 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
# Kirk Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Grads is a good quarterback.
Any quarterback who can score points with this offensive line and these receivers is a fking genius.
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Agreed that under the circumstances he’s pulling things out of a hat. Same thing as last year
September 30th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
The time out coordinator is not doing so hot getting the time outs called. WTF!
Again with his excuse “couldn’t get the referees attention”. WTF!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:53 am
SammyTheBull, what previous name did you post under?
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posted with this name for quite a while. just dont come by that often.
If I asked u the same question, from what Ive read, your reply would exceed the bandwidth allowed for the day.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I say we let John Condo play QB….
September 30th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Keys to the game for Raiders to win:
Study film and use pissed off energy and channel it towards being focuses and aggressive against the Texans at home. Do NOT lay and egg.
Contain Foster and make sure Kevin Walter doesn’t beat you. AJ is hurt and Nnamdi will take care of him most of the time.
Create turnovers on defense and disguise blitz packages and get consistent pressure on Schaub! Do not give him time to throw. He needs to be harassed all game long.
On offense….MIX up the play calling and get everyone involved and use DMC and Bush more in the passing game.
Use Marcel Reece in the passing game as well as a sneak attack in the passing game.
Call more roll out plays to move the pocket abd buy Grads more time to find an open receiver.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Mistic, you don’t think Campbell is better than Gradkowski? I thought that was your whole problem with Gradkowski, is that he was starting over Campbell, who you think is better. Wasn’t that your argument yesterday, or the day before that?
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You are wrong! I know Campbell is a better qb than grads, the numbers career for career tell me that, and what i have seen with my own eyes over the last few years tell me that.
How ever grads has grasped the offense better to this point, so grads should start until campbell is up to speed. Why cant you get this? Why do you insist on starting this up again?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Of course….special teams need to step it the hell up for once also!
Hue needs to call a few reverse plays with Ford or DHB.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Dnight,
You forgot one thing. Score TD’s in the redzone and not FG’s!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I say we let John Condo play QB….
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He should kick field goals too.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
DMAC Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Dnight,
You forgot one thing. Score TD’s in the redzone and not FG’s!
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Oh yeah….that should go without saying by now!
Sheesh….
Anyone know if the game is sold out or not?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
You are wrong! I know Campbell is a better qb than grads,
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That’s what I thought you said. So, again, why would you pretend Campbell is better than Gradkowski when you know Gradkowski is better? Are you related to Campbell?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
# SammyTheBull Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am
how can you hate Al Davis and love Ron Wolf, John Madden, Jon Gruden or Bruce Gradkowski?
who do you think signed thier checks?
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Is that a joke? How does one have to do with the other?
In answer, easy. Al drove off Madden, and drove off Gruden.
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Not true! madden retired due to ulcers. Gruden wanted more money and final say over the roster and staff, rather than let him leave and get nothing back, Davis traded him to try and recoup value ( admittedly it didnt work out for us), because he thought he had the next coach in waiting, callahan.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
I’m pretty sure it’s not going to be unless the team buys the remaining tickets.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
I say we just send condo out by himself every play…. He’s superman with no cape
September 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Come on, Sammy. What was your previous name? And why did you get banned?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
I say we just send condo out by himself every play…. He’s superman with no cape
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Krikey! Now I’m geeked! Definitely needs a raise!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
You are wrong! I know Campbell is a better qb than grads,
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That’s what I thought you said. So, again, why would you pretend Campbell is better than Gradkowski when you know Gradkowski is better? Are you related to Campbell?
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I cant even begin to follow this, what are you talking about? and what is your point? Ok your dating gradskowski, fine…im not judging you
September 30th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Mistic, how do you know why Madden retired? Did he talk to you personally about it?
And, couldn’t Gruden having wanted complete control of the roster be a reason why Davis “wanted him out”, as Sammy said? That doesn’t refute Sammy’s point.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Mistic, I’m just asking you if you’re related to Campbell, or if you know him personally. You know Gradkowski is better than him, but you’re insisting Campbell is better. I just want to know why. I figured you knew Campbell personally. That’s all.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
So much arguing in here lately…..
September 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Once again, brother, THAT IS YOUR OPINION. You have no way of proving or backing up that claim. I have never, NEVER, heard one analyst, coach, or broadcaster say this and I have been watching football for over 30 years.
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some of the greatest kickers in history have fg% under 70%, try these on for size, stenerude hall of famer 66%, our beloved blanda r.i.p 52%, mark mosely 65%.
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Those guys wouldn’t miss a 32 yarder for the win. Thats what makes them different.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Al Davis won’t blame his almost total neglect of that area of the team, of course. He’ll just hang it on Tom Cable for not coaching them right.
Carl Steward.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Kell, good job sending Bob on a tailspin the past couple of days.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
“Why can’t we all just get along?”
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September 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
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September 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Andre Johnson (ankle) was held out of practice again on Thursday.
Johnson did some running Thursday, but he’s still headed toward a game-decision. The Texans are not good enough to assume a victory in a road game against a feisty Raiders squad. Johnson is preparing as if he’s going to play, though he’s not a no-brainer fantasy option against Nnamdi Asomugha this week.
Source: Houston Texans on Twitter
September 30th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
# Raider75 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Once again, brother, THAT IS YOUR OPINION. You have no way of proving or backing up that claim. I have never, NEVER, heard one analyst, coach, or broadcaster say this and I have been watching football for over 30 years.
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some of the greatest kickers in history have fg% under 70%, try these on for size, stenerude hall of famer 66%, our beloved blanda r.i.p 52%, mark mosely 65%.
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Those guys wouldn’t miss a 32 yarder for the win. Thats what makes them different.
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Or repeatedly Toweling off the inside of his helmet and his sweaty done. Dude needs a diet.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
What’s this on the news right now? Meg Whitman’s mad was illegal? Wow. Not good timing, Meg.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
So Im hoping for a 3peat and having Dmac run for another 100 yard game….Still waitin on a DHB touchdown
September 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
maid, not mad
September 30th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
If Bruce leads us to a winning season elect him as Governor
September 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
I would like to see a DHB touchdown myself. Two would be even better.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Mistic, how do you know why Madden retired? Did he talk to you personally about it?
And, couldn’t Gruden having wanted complete control of the roster be a reason why Davis “wanted him out”, as Sammy said? That doesn’t refute Sammy’s point.
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Madden has said on several occasions that he was forced to retire becuase of ulcers, also it was a big story when it happened ( where you a raider fan then?).
Of course gruden wanting more money and final say over the roster and staff caused an impass between he and davis. Gruden would have walked. Calling it force out when you dont get what you want in a negotiation….maybe.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
(No Raiders OL will ever be as bad as Art Shell’s crew in 2006. Interestingly, Al keeps alternating between OL specialists like Shell & Cable and offensive gameplanners like Norv Turner & Lane Kiffin… and the OL always stinks and the offensive gameplan is almost always a fizzle.)
Kawakami
September 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Later peoples!
Go A’s!
Go DUBS!
Go Cal Bears!
Go Raiders!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Oh yeah.
Go Fremont High Tigers!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
The gunman who allegedly pistol-whipped Jacksonville Jaguars WR Kassim Osgood and a cheerleader — also yelled, “Tell me you f**ked her,” during the attack … TMZ has learned.
According to the report, Bartletto first pistol-whipped Osgood and Putnal, then held them at gunpoint — and told her, “Suck my d**k and suck his d**k.”
Shortly after that police say Osgood fled by jumping out a 2nd floor window, while Putnal and Bartletto exchanged gunshots.
Bartletto, an ex-boyfriend of Putnal, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery, false imprisonment, armed robbery, and burglary — and he’s still in jail.
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Krikey! Players dating cheerleaders = not to smart.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
No possibility Madden could have been lying, Mistic? If he quit due to Al’s meddling or any kind of harassment, think he’d admit that to the press?
Why would Gruden wanting more money and final say over the roster cause an impasse? It was Davis who wanted him to leave then, right? Because Davis didn’t want to give him those things. So Gruden didn’t want to leave, he wanted to be paid what he was worth and have the control he deserved to have. Davis wanted him to leave because he asked for this. It was Davis who wanted Gruden on. Hence, Davis drove Gruden out, as Sammy said earlier.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Isn’t it common knowledge Al ran Gruden off?
Isn’t trading someone the same thing as running them off?
Why is this even an argument?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Whitman’s offering to take polygraph test on maid! LOL. Biggest admission of guilt there is.
“I’ll take a polygraph!”
(polygraph determines they’re lying)
“The machine can’t be relied upon”
September 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Thought this was an interesting quote:
Then he gained 105 against Arizona, making a strong impression on Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett.
“I have great respect for that man,” Dockett said after the game. “That [expletive] runs hard. I mean harder than anybody I’ve ever seen.”
September 30th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
^^ I need a raise!!!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Haha yes you do sir yes you do
September 30th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Gruden wasn’t coming back after the next year. He wanted to be near his family. Al obliged him and traded him to TB for ton of cash and draft picks.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
No possibility Madden could have been lying, Mistic? If he quit due to Al’s meddling or any kind of harassment, think he’d admit that to the press?
Why would Gruden wanting more money and final say over the roster cause an impasse? It was Davis who wanted him to leave then, right? Because Davis didn’t want to give him those things. So Gruden didn’t want to leave, he wanted to be paid what he was worth and have the control he deserved to have. Davis wanted him to leave because he asked for this. It was Davis who wanted Gruden on. Hence, Davis drove Gruden out, as Sammy said earlier.
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Davis wanted to retain gruden, but did not want o pay him what he was asking for. Davis has always said players win super bowls not coaches, so he doesnt believe in shelling out huge money for them. he has won 3 superbowls with this style so Im ok with it. gruden went on to win the superbowl with a super bowl ready team, dungy’s team, and hed the advantage of knowing our playbook. What can you say, every move wont work out in your favor,
Control over roster spots is not as common as most fans think it is. There are plenty of coaches, even superbowl champion coaches that dont have that kind of clout. Davis believes he knows best for his team. Im fine with the owner calling the shots, after all he has over 40 years of nfl football knowledge and experience. Our draft class is evidence that the old man still has it. gruden by the way went on after the super bowl to make some real bone headed personel moves, and eventually was fired for it. He drafted tuiososopo in oaklnd as the qb of the future, and drafted grads in tampa, hrdly the guy I would want putting together my roster.
There have been very few guys in the history of the nfl that win as both coach and gm.
You have been fun, but im tired of kicking your but…its scuffing my shoes.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
548 – Yeah,than Gruden came back to town for the Superbowl kicked our butts exposed Rich Gannon and lived happly ever after and we still have not been the same.
Way to go Al?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
LTR where did you see this quote?
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LTR Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Thought this was an interesting quote:
Then he gained 105 against Arizona, making a strong impression on Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett.
“I have great respect for that man,” Dockett said after the game. “That [expletive] runs hard. I mean harder than anybody I’ve ever seen.”
September 30th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
# Drexl Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Isn’t it common knowledge Al ran Gruden off?
Isn’t trading someone the same thing as running them off?
Why is this even an argument?
=============================================================== This isnt an arguement. post # 537 Of course gruden wanting more money and final say over the roster and staff caused an impass between he and davis. Gruden would have walked. Calling it force out when you dont get what you want in a negotiation….maybe.
Weather we call it a force out by Davis, or a failed power play by gruden is simply a matter of semantics at this point. besides why talk about people that arent here?
September 30th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Well…I’m betting plenty of $$$ on the Texans this weekend and I’m hoping I jinx it and the Raiders can pull off the win!
September 30th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Gruden mortgaged the future of this team with old vets and then bailed when the tab came due.
Same deal in Tampa.
Thats his M.O. and franlly one that won’t work again anytime soon.
Players are different now. When they are rejected by toehr teams and done they ARE done.
Not like back in the day when you could get solid play out of wiley old vets.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
I think the Raiders can beat the Texans if they can control the clock, keep the Texans high powered O off the field and score.
September 30th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Gruden mortgaged the future of this team with old vets and then bailed when the tab came due.
Same deal in Tampa.
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Initially this is one reason why davis and gruden clicked. But when Davis says “damn these cats are old” that means they are really old.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
The raiders either need 10-14 points off turn overs or they will need a special teams score in order to win. Without our dtackles healthy i can see the texan running game wearing us down. Also im afraid grads has used up all of his get out of jail free passes when it comes to turn overs. You know the texans are running tip drills and telling defenders to be ready because the ball is coming their way.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Hey Banana – Raids 33 – Texans 17… And thanks for all your work…
September 30th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Also im afraid grads has used up all of his get out of jail free passes when it comes to turn overs. You know the texans are running tip drills and telling defenders to be ready because the ball is coming their way.
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You don’t think teams do this every week?
The guy has NEVER thrown more than one INT in a start for the Silver and Black. Enough with this “coulda-woulda-shoulda” mess. Campbell threw one in the STL game that hit a DB between the numbers, and it was dropped. You know why??
DB’s CANT CATCH!!! They drop INT’s every game, every week.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Here’s the link
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14040996/with-backfield-all-his-raiders-mcfadden-thrives
September 30th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
trade for haynesworth
September 30th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
You don’t think teams do this every week?
The guy has NEVER thrown more than one INT in a start for the Silver and Black. Enough with this “coulda-woulda-shoulda” mess. Campbell threw one in the STL game that hit a DB between the numbers, and it was dropped. You know why??
DB’s CANT CATCH!!! They drop INT’s every game, every week.
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Yeah, but not four or five in a game. Not ones right in their hands. I mean, do you really see drops like the one Joe Burnett dropped at the end of the Steeler game “every week”? Plus he got away with throwing it straight up into the air when Murphy came down with it in that game. It’s really weird. The guy is charmed or something. I will say this. He’s gotten away with it against the Bengals, Steelers, Rams and Cards, so there’s nothing that says he won’t continue to do so. Doubt it though.
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